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Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Gregory J. Caulto and Jonathan David Lavietes v. John W. Dewitt and Lisa Paterno Dewitt d/b/a JW Dewitt Business Communications
Allegation: Breach of contract and non-payment of services rendered: $57,421
Filed: 8/4/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Axia Insurance Co. v. Kenneth Hark and LJM Insurance Agency Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of duty, conversion, unjust enrichment: $250,000
Filed: 7/18/14

Joseph Miller v. People’s Savings Bank
Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, conversion: $35,000
Filed: 7/23/14

NUVO Bank and Trust Co. v. RIG Rest, LLC f/k/a Airedock Systems, LLC and Paul Gelinas
Allegation: Breach of contract on commercial promissory note: $209,759.63
Filed: 8/13/14

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Mountainview Landscapes and Lawncare v. Bassette Printers, LLC and Bassette Realty, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered for winter upkeep of property: $6,121
Filed: 7/28/14

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Gregorio Santiago v. The Hanover Insurance Co.
Allegation: Failure to effectuate a prompt, fair, and equitable settlement: $21,745.44
Filed: 7/21/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Centaurian Dental Inc. d/b/a Columbia Family Dental
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $14,904.75
Filed: 7/25/14

Freedom Credit Union v. Theresa A. Welch and Michael Welch d/b/a Floral Dynamics
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory note: $11,727.54
Filed: 7/25/14

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Sambrico, LLC d/b/a Vista Home Improvement
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation policy: $23,453.23
Filed: 8/6/14

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Milford Hardwood Floors Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation policy: $12,141.27
Filed: 8/6/14

Springfield Plumbing Supply Co. Inc. v. Michael J. Swayger d/b/a Swayger Plumbing
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $10,674.37
Filed: 7/23/14

U. S. Foods Inc. v. MGB Inc. d/b/a Electric Café and Margaret Buxold
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,137.30
Filed: 7/28/14

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Agenda Departments

Craft Brewer Lecture
Sept. 25: Dan Kenary, co-founder and president of Harpoon Brewery, will speak about the history and success of New England’s largest craft brewery at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV). His appearance is part of the village’s continuing OSV Overseers’ Distinguished Speaker Series. Kenary, a Worcester native, will host a fun-filled evening of beer tasting paired with food samples and will share the story of Harpoon’s success. Doors open at 6 p.m., a cash bar is available, and Kenary’s program will begin at 7 p.m. In his talk, “How Passion, Continuous Improvement, and Grassroots Marketing Have Made Harpoon Brewery the Largest Craft Brewer in New England,” Kenary will recount how Harpoon introduced fresh, local craft beer to Boston in 1986, becoming the first brewery to commercially brew and bottle beer in Boston in more than 25 years. “The big beer companies are like factories. What craft beer has done is to bring some local flavors,” he noted. “I’m bullish on better beer. We don’t believe in making beer we don’t like.” Tickets are $45 per person, $40 for Old Sturbridge Village members. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required. The event is sponsored by Spencer Bank. For more information, visit www.osv.org or call (800) 733-1830. Old Sturbridge Village celebrates New England life in the 1830s and is one of the largest living-history museums in the country. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. OSV offers free parking and a free return visit within 10 days. Admission is $24, or $22 for seniors; $8 for children ages 3-17, and free to children 2 and under.

Great River Challenge
Sept. 28: The only town in Massachusetts located on both sides of the fourth-largest river in the U.S., Northfield will be the scene of the first annual Great River Challenge Triathlon. The event will begin at Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center’s riverfront park and extensive trail system located on Route 63. Classified as a ‘non-traditional’ triathlon because it involves paddling rather than swimming, the Great River Challenge will be the first event of its kind in the Upper Pioneer Valley to use the broad Connecticut River. The Northfield Mountain recreational facility offers a number of advantages for racers and spectators, including a comfortable lodge, convenient parking, and a food-vendor area, amenities that most other race locations lack. The race features a canoe/kayak/SUP leg, a trail run, and an off-road mountain-bike leg on scenic Northfield Mountain. The paddle leg will be a mass start from the center’s riverfront park, paddling out and back and around Captain Kidd’s Island over 5.2 miles. The running leg is a challenging 3.5 miles of single-track trails and groomed trails, followed by a 6.5-mile mountain-bike ride on mixed single-track and open trails. Individuals and two-, three-, and four-person teams are welcome, and there is a junior division. Registrations start at $65 for individuals, with discounts for teams and half price for junior competitors (age 20 and under), plus a small sign-up fee at runsignup.com. Detailed information about the race, pre-registration and on-site registration, and pre-race activities can be found at www.greatriverchallenge.com. Organizer David Thomas — an athlete, coach, and owner of Stellar Kayaks in Northfield — expects 150 racers and 500 spectators at the first of what he hopes will be an annual event. “We are excited to launch this event in Northfield, showcasing the unusual beauty and abundant natural features we have here, from the river to the surrounding mountains,” he said. Proceeds from the event will support Northfield Kiwanis programs for children and needy families and visitor programs produced by the Northfield Area Tourism Assoc.

ACCGS Breakfast
Oct. 1: Menck Windows Chairman Bodo Liesenfeld will be the keynote speaker at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s October Business@Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. The event will be hosted by WGBY Director of Public Affairs Jim Madigan and sponsored by United Personnel. Liesenfeld will present “Looking from the Outside In,” and discuss the benefits and strengths the region has to offer businesses interested in locating and relocating to Western Mass. Menck Windows, a joint venture of Menck USA Inc. and Menck Fenster GmbH, of Hamburg, Germany, a 130-year-old, fourth-generation business that provides custom windows and doors in Europe, the Far East, and the U.S., recently opened the doors to its first U.S. manufacturing operation here in Western Mass. Liesenfeld is managing partner of Liesenfeld International GmbH, a private investment enterprise. For nearly 30 years, he was CEO and chairman of German-based Rohde & Liesenfeld, an international air and sea freight-forwarding group with global presence. He is the honorary representative of the city of Hamburg to the Northeast region of the U.S. and serves as chairman of the German Latin America Business Assoc. Since making his home in Boston in mid-2009, he became a fellow at Harvard’s Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and chairman of the advisory board of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. He is chairman of the board of the Latin America Business Assoc. and a board member of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, among other board positions in the U.S., Germany, and Latin America. Reservations are $20 in advance for ACCGS members ($25 for member walk-in registration) and $30 for general admission. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

Amherst Area Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
Oct. 2: The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the upcoming Farm to Table Annual Awards Dinner, to be held Oct. 2 at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. The dinner, a yearly celebration that is a highlight of area businesses’ community social calendar, is expected to sell out. This year’s award winners reflect a celebration and acknowledgement of a number of community partners and leaders. The “A+” Award Winners include the Rotary Club of Amherst, which will receive the chamber’s Community Service Award, recognizing the many contributions that this group of volunteers has made to the Amherst area, in addition to its work dedicated to the global eradication of polio; Stephanie O’Keeffe, who will receive the chamber’s Legacy Award, a celebration of what this individual has accomplished, specifically in her role on the Amherst Select Board; and Tony Maroulis, former executive director of the organization, who will receive the chamber’s Most Valuable Player award for all of his hard work elevating the chamber’s stature and involvement in the community. “It was a daunting task to sift through the nominations for this year’s batch of award winners, because as there are so many individuals and organizations in this community worthy of recognition,” said Don Courtemanche, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We feel that the recipients that we have selected represent the best, the brightest, and the most outstanding of the terrific partners that the chamber is fortunate to be associated with.” Tickets for the dinner will be available Sept. 2. Reservations for the dinner or for the program book may be made by contacting the chamber at (413) 253-0700.

Stroke Lecture at CDH
Oct. 2: Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings blood and oxygen to the brain gets blocked or ruptures. When this happens, brain cells don’t get the blood they need, and deprived of oxygen, nerve cells can stop working and die within minutes. In “Stroke Prevention and Treatment,” a Cooley Dickinson/Massachusetts General Hospital lecture, stroke neurologist Dr. Scott Silverman will discuss ways to reduce the risk of stroke and how to recognize stroke warning signs. He will also discuss treatments for stroke. Community members are invited to attend the lecture, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Silverman is an instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and an assistant in neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he works on the stroke service. He received his undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Bowdoin College, and received his medical degree and completed his neurology residency at UMass Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in vascular and critical-care neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Silverman is board-certified in neurology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care, and is director of Outpatient Stroke Services at Mass General. He has a strong interest in medical education and is currently the director of the Partners Vascular Neurology Fellowship. Silverman’s research and clinical interests are in ischemic stroke, specifically intracranial atherosclerotic disease and stroke in the young. Also participating in the lecture will be Dr. Tor Krogius, an emergency department physician at Cooley Dickinson and medical director of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Stroke Program, as well as the telemedicine programs for stroke, neurology, and burn. He earned his medical degree at McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his internship and residency training at Baystate Medical Center.

BMLH Tag Sale and Electronics Recycling Day
Oct. 17: Recent building renovations and office upgrades at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital have resulted in a quantity of usedchairs, tables, desks, file cabinets, and other office equipment. As a result, a tag sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building, off Marjorie Street. Combined with the tag sale, the hospital will also sponsor a community-wide recycling event. Old and/or non-working electrical devices such as radios, air-conditioning units, toasters, phones, light fixtures, etc. will be collected at no cost,with the exception of TVs and CRTs, for which there will be an $8 fee. The community recycling event will also take place in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building. All items collected will be trucked away to a recycling center shortly after the event. All proceeds will benefit community-benefit programs sponsored by the hospital. For more information, contact Ryan Moore at (413) 967-2140.

Western Mass. Business Expo
Oct. 29: The fourth annual Western Mass. Business Expo will be presented by BusinessWest at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The event is a business-to-business show featuring more than 150 booths, seminars, breakfast and lunch events, Show Floor Theater presentations, and a day-capping Expo Social. Details about events, programs, and featured speakers will be printed in future issues of BusinessWest. Comcast Business will again be Presenting Sponsor, while the social will be sponsored by Northwestern Mutual and MGM Springfield. Silver Sponsors are Health New England, DIF Design, Johnson & Hill Staffing, and MassMutual Financial Group. Education sponsor is the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. In 2013, more than 2,200 business professionals attended the expo, and between 2,500 and 3,000 are expected in 2014. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600 or visit www.wmbexpo.com.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Court Dockets Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Sept. 23: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m. An informal roundtable discussion, designed for political and policy junkies. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for general admission, which includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Sept. 30: Rake in the Business Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m. Hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield and the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce. Network with more than 100 vendors. Cost: $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 1: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Cost: $20 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door, $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 3: ERC5 Golf Classic. Registration, 11 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m.; shotgun start, 12:30 p.m. Wilbraham Country Club, 859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham. Cost: $500 per foursome. Proceeds benefit the Minnechaug Regional High School Youth Entrepreneurial Scholars Program and the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations may be made online www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 8: ACCGS Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lattitude Restaurant, 1388 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Liz Provo, authorized local representative for Constant Contact, will present “Social Media for Small Business Success.” Cost: $25 for members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 29: ACCGS Western Mass. Business Expo Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Keynote speaker: Gov. Deval Patrick. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 29: PWC Western Mass. Business Expo Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Keynote speaker: Patricia Diaz Dennis, retired senior vice president and assistant general counsel for AT&T. Cost: $40. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Oct. 1: Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5-6 p.m., hosted by Unitarian Universalist Society of America, 121 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Rededication of the Tiffany stained-glass window. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Event is free and open to the public.
• Oct. 2: 2014 Annual Awards Dinner, 5:30-9 p.m. (after-party to follow). Hosted by Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. Join us in honoring the Rotary Club of Amherst, Stephanie O’Keeffe, and Tony Maroulis. Emceed by Monte Belmonte, 93.9 The River. Tickets are $75 per person or $700 for a table of 10. For more information, call Tammy-Lynn at (413) 253-0700 or e-mail [email protected].
• Oct. 9: Chamber Brown Bag, 12:30-2 p.m. Hosted by the Jones Library (Woodbury Room). Topic: “The Entrepreneurial Equation.” This event will give you ideas for putting banking, retirement, and insurance tools to work so you can help build and protect your business according to your short-and long-term goals. Presenter: Tom McRae, Edward Jones. Event is free and open to the public. Bring a lunch.
• Oct. 9: Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 12:30-1 p.m., at Downtown Mindfulness, 67 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Join us in welcoming Downtown Mindfulness to the Amherst area. Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Event is free and open to the public.
• Oct. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by the Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. This is your chance to rub elbows with Amherst-area elected officials. Cost: $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. To RSVP, call Tammy-Lynn at (413) 253-0700 or e-mail [email protected].

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• Sept. 26: Chamber Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Franklin County Tech School, Turners Falls. Special presentation on United Way program. Cost: $13 for members, $15 for non-members. Contact the chamber at (413) 773-5463 to reserve your tickets.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Sept. 30: Table Top Expo & Business Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., Hosted by: Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Greater Chicopee, Holyoke, and Westfield chambers of commerce and ACCGS. Cost: $5 pre-registered, $10 at the door. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org.
• Oct. 9: Taking Care of Business, Workshop #3, “Human Resources: Best Practices for Small Businesses,” 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Learn about recruitment and hiring, employee benefits and labor laws, and unemployment Insurance. Presenter: Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.
• Oct. 15: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cost: $20 for members, $26 for non-members.
• Oct. 23: Auction/Beer & Wine Tasting, 6-9 p.m., Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. The public is welcome to attend and enjoy tastings from Kappy’s Liquors and Williams Distributing Corp., and delicious gourmet food by the Delaney House. Take some photos in the complimentary photo booth and bid on auction items such as gift baskets and gift certificates to area restaurants.
• Oct. 30: Taking Care of Business, Workshop #4: “How to Retain Your Top Talent,” 9-11 a.m. Hosted by Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Learn about recruitment and turnover costs, production loss, and retraining. Presenter: James Percy, Willard Financial Group, LLC. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Oct. 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5-7 p.m., hosted and co-sponsored by Eastworks & Riff’s Joint, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, beer and wine. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for future members. RSVP requested.
• Oct. 20: Celebrity Bartenders Night, 6-9 p.m., at Opa-Opa Steakhouse & Brewery, 169 College Highway, Southampton. Join us for a night of fun with local celebrities mixing drinks. Let us know if you are interested in bartending! Cash bar, raffles, and fun. Tips and donations benefit the chamber’s downtown Holiday Lighting Fund. Admission: free.
• Oct. 23: Workforce Training Speaker Breakfast, part of the chamber’s Speaker Series 2014. Hosted by Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Come and learn about available state funding for employee training and technical assistance for any size business. Cost: $15 for chamber members, $20 for non-members. Call the chamber to sign up. Seating is limited.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

• Sept. 30: Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Chicopee Castle of Knights. Four area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, and the ACCGS — are getting together to present a table top mini-trade show. Tables cost $125. Visitor cost is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call (413) 534-3376 to secure a table, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 3: Manufacturing Business Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. (7:45 a.m. registration), PeoplesBank Conference Room, Kittredge Center, Holyoke Community College. Join us for a continental breakfast and networking opportunity to celebrate manufacturing. Guests include Eric Nakajima, assistant secretary of Housing and Economic Development; David Gadaire of CareerPoint, Jeffrey Hayden of Holyoke Community College, and state Rep. Aaron Vega. Cost: $10, which includes a continental breakfast. Call (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 7, 21: Nov. 5: Ask a Chamber Expert Series: “How to Start and Maintain Your Own Business.” Get your business on the right track and join us for this member-taught, 10-class workshop series. Workshop schedule: Oct. 7, “Creating a Business Plan”; Oct. 21, “Learning the Law”; Nov. 5, “Insurance.” All workshops are held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at 177 High St., and include light refreshments. Cost: $20 per session for members, or $175 for 10 classes. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Oct. 8: Autumn Business Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Log Cabin. Sponsored by the Republican and Holyoke Medical Center. Recognition of new members and business milestones, and networking breakfast meeting. Cost: $22 for members in advance, $28 for non-members and at the door. For reservations, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376.
• Oct. 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 1642 Northampton St., Holyoke. Business networking event to take place under the tent. Food, networking, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for the public. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 1: Annual Open House, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• Oct. 8: “Make the Web Work for You,” 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, Community Room, 325 King St., Northampton. Presented by Tina Stevens of Stevens 470. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. RSVP required; space limited.
• Oct. 10: “Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Sponsosr: Pioneer Training. Special guest: Don Lesser. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save you hours of time. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. RSVP; space limited.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Sept. 30: 17th Annual Table Top Showcase, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Opportunities include sponsorships and exhibitor tables. Cost: $5 in advance through chamber, $10 at the door. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 6: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Tekoa Country Club, Westfield. Join Mayor Dan Knapik for an informal talk on Westfield. Free and open to the public, but call Pam at the chamber to register, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 8: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, Westfield. Great connection opportunities, including speed connecting. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Walk-ins welcome. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash at the door). To register, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 14: Lunch & Lecture Series #3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Noble Hospital, Conference Room A, Westfield. Topic: “Retirement & Investments for Business.” Presented by Tim Flynn of Edward Jones Investments. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.
• Oct. 20: Speaker Series (2 of 3), “Common and Costly Employment-law Mistakes Made by Small Businesses,” 8-9:15 a.m., presented by Royal, LLC. Hosted by Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center, Westfield. Cost: free to chamber members, $25 for non-members. For more information, call Pam at the chamber office, (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.professionalwomenschamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• Sept. 24: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar Inn, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Keynote speaker: Jane Iredale, founder, president, and CEO of Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. Cost: $25 for PWC members, $35 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.
• Oct. 14: PWC Ladies Night, 5-7 p.m. Complimentary wine, refreshments, and networking. Reservations are complimentary but suggested, by contacting Dawn Creighton at [email protected] or (413) 530-0545.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Oct. 1: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, Agawam. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. Event is open to the public. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].
• Oct. 2: West Springfield Candidates Forum, 6-8 p.m., hosted by West Springfield Town Hall, 26 Central St. For the first half of this state representatives debate, questions will be solicited in advance from WRC members and the general public. The second half of the debate will be performed in the Lincoln-Douglas format, where candidates will have the opportunity to pose questions to each other.
• Oct. 9: Agawam Candidates Forum, 6-9 p.m., hosted by Roberta G. Doering School, 68 Main St., Agawam. For the first half of this state representatives / state Senate debate, questions will be solicited in advance from WRC members and the general public. The second half of the debate will be performed in the Lincoln-Douglas format, where candidates will have the opportunity to pose questions to each other.
• Oct. 15: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or email [email protected].
• Oct. 16: Breakfast Meeting, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Lattitude, West Springfield. The featured emcee is political consultant Anthony Signoli, speaking on the potential casino and how it may affect local business and the general public. Cost: $25 for chamber members, $30 for non-members. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or email [email protected].

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Departments People on the Move

Maria Burke

JERICHO, the Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults, has announced the appointment of Maria Burke as Associate Director. JERICHO is well-known for its programs and services, begun by Fr. Robert Wagner and continued by Sr. Joan Magnani, emphasizing inclusion for all people with disabilities in Western Mass. over the past 44 years. “I am delighted that Maria has been named associate director,” said Magnani. “Working with her allows us to move forward with new strategic-planning efforts focused on how we can best serve the families and individuals living with disabilities, as well as the professional agencies and staff who care for these people in Western Mass.” Burke brings expertise in many areas of nonprofit management and a substantial fund-raising history in the region, as well as a strong personal focus on the needs and challenges facing many families and individuals living with disabilities. “I look forward to continuing this important work,” she said, “as well as expanding our reach with new partnerships, training, and networking opportunities to serve the many families who face difficulties and challenges. It will be wonderful to include new people and provide services that make life at least a bit easier for all families and providers serving the disabled.”
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The Professional Women’s Chamber, a division of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, recently honored Carol Campbell, president of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, as its 2014 Woman of the Year. The annual Woman of the Year Banquet was held at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. The award is presented to a woman in the Greater Springfield area who exemplifies outstanding leadership, professional accomplishment, and service to the community. The Professional Women’s Chamber promotes the status of women professionals, working to empower career-oriented women through participation in leadership, education, and networking opportunities, and striving to strengthen the positive impact of women in the business community and on the economy.
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Michael Gove

Attorney Michael Gove, of Gove Law Office LLC in Northampton, recently announced that he has purchased a law practice in Ludlow and will open a second office in that community, his hometown. Gove’s 10-year-old practice concentrates on business and corporate law, real-estate transactions, and estate planning. On Sept. 2, Gove assumed ownership of Thompson & Bell of Ludlow, the business formerly operated by the late James “Jason” Thompson and his associate, Gregory Bell. Bell and Gove will work together to cover the Ludlow and Northampton offices; in addition, the Ludlow office will also handle bankruptcy and personal-injury law. Gove earned his law degree from Boston College School of Law in 2004, after graduating cum laude from UMass Amherst in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Assoc., the Hampden County Bar Assoc., the Hampshire County Bar Assoc., the Connecticut Bar Assoc., the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, and the Northampton Assoc. of Young Professionals. Gove has also served on many area nonprofit boards and presently serves as a corporator of the Horace Smith Fund, which grants scholarships for Hampden County residents pursuing a college or graduate education. He also volunteers for Cooley Dickinson Hospital and serves on the board of Best Buddies of Western Massachusetts. In 2012 and 2013, Gove was selected as a Massachusetts Rising Star by Super Lawyers, a designation earned by no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Massachusetts. Bell is a 1983 graduate of Western New England College School of Law. He concentrates in residential and commercial real estate, consumer bankruptcy, probate administration, and personal-injury law.
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Dr. Thomas Cleary Sr. was recently recognized as a William McKenna Volunteer Hero by the Mass. Dental Society (MDS), a statewide organization serving nearly 5,000 member dentists. He was acknowledged by his peers for substantial contributions to organized dentistry at both the state and local district levels. Cleary is currently a member of the MDS Council on Dental Care and Benefits, and has served as a volunteer coordinator for the Yankee Dental Congress, New England’s largest dental meeting. Within the Valley District Dental Society, he has been chair of Dental Connections, an educational program for dental auxiliaries; co-chair of the education committee; and a member of the executive committee. He is also past president of the Hampshire Dental Society. Cleary is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM). In addition to maintaining a dental practice in Easthampton, he is an assistant professor of operative and prosthetic dentistry at TUSDM. Several years ago, he was a member of a group of TUSDM faculty who went on a fact-finding trip to Cuba, and this summer he took part in a service mission to the Dominican Republic organized by students. He established his general dentistry practice in Easthampton in 1974. His son, Dr. Thomas M. Cleary Jr., joined him in 2008. The Volunteer Hero award is given in memory of the late Dr. William McKenna, who was a driving force behind the development of the Yankee Dental Congress and considered by many to have been a model of volunteerism within the MDS.
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Craig Johnsen

Loomis Communities announced the appointment of Craig Johnsen as Administrator at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. In this role, Johnsen is responsible for administering and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the retirement community in Springfield, as well as serving as a member of the Loomis Communities Senior Leadership Team. Johnsen is a licensed nursing-home administrator with more than 30 years working with older adults. Prior to joining Loomis Communities, he served as executive director of Eastview at Middlebury in Middlebury, Vt. He holds a bachelor’s degree in long-term-care administration and has completed a graduate fellowship in strategic and financial planning with Leading Age and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard University. Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing offers independent-living cottages and apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing care, medical offices, and primary-care physician services, all under one roof.
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Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) announced that Dawn Leaks has joined the LPV team in the newly created position of Program Manager. In this role, Leaks will be responsible for managing LPV’s signature 10-month regional leadership development program and helping recruit future participants. Leaks is a certified coach and speaker and adjunct professor of Business at Bay Path University. She joins Leadership Pioneer Valley after nearly five years in communications and development at the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter. As director of communications, she was responsible for public affairs, media relations, social media, and marketing communications. In previous roles, she worked as recruiter for a mid-size public school system and an account executive for MassLive.com. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and has served on several boards of local organizations, including Next Level Development for Women of Color and Dress for Success of Western Mass. She is an active board member at the New England Public Radio Foundation Inc.
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Christopher Marini

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the appointment of Christopher Marini to the board of trustees for the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. In addition to serving on the board, Marini will also be serving on the audience development and education committee. Marini has been an audit associate with the firm for just over one year, specializing in nonprofits and HUD, reviews and compilations, and income-tax returns for individuals, nonprofits, corporations, and partnerships. Before coming to MBK, he worked for two years at a local public accounting firm. Marini earned a BBA from the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management and Commonwealth Honors College. He is currently pursuing his MSA at UConn. He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs.
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The Springfield Falcons announced that Andy Zilch will join the organization as the team’s play-by-play broadcaster and Manager of Broadcasting. Zilch comes to the Falcons after spending two seasons with the Greenville Road Warriors of the East Coast Hockey League. While being the voice of the team, he also oversaw media relations and served as an account executive. The St. Louis native generated several corporate partnerships and was strongly involved in the community. The majority of his donated time was spent assisting the local children’s hockey program. Prior to his time with the Road Warriors, Zilch served two years in the National Hockey League as a broadcast intern with the St. Louis Blues. He also spent time with the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams on the team’s radio network. A 2009 graduate of Lindenwood University in Missouri, Zilch entered broadcasting as the play-by-play broadcaster for the men’s hockey team on KCLC, the student radio station. He has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with an emphasis on radio and television.
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Main Street Hospitality Group (MSHG) announced that Adam Brassard has been appointed to the position of Executive Chef of the Williams Inn. His responsibilities include all kitchen operations and menu development. Brassard’s appointment marks his return to the Williams Inn. In 2007, he began his professional culinary career as the Williams Inn sous chef. From there, he joined the Red Lion Inn as sous chef under the leadership of Red Lion Inn Executive Chef and MSHG Vice President of Food and Beverage Operations Brian Alberg. Brassard began his career as an intern in the McCann Technical High School Culinary Arts department and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., in 2007. Brassard has participated in numerous farm-to-table events and food and wine festivals throughout the Berkshires, Boston, and New York. Brassard also works with the Railroad Street Youth Project, demonstrating culinary techniques to young adults; is on the advisory board of the Culinary Arts department at McCann Technical High School; and takes part in judging projects for Skills USA, a competition among technical high schools. Brassard has cooked at the renowned James Beard House in New York City, working alongside Alberg.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of September 2014.

AMHERST

RGC, LLC
652 Southeast St.
$490,000 — New single family home

CHICOPEE

Graud Air Corp.
47 Veterans Dr.
$80,000 — Renovations to existing office

Jimmy Li
1995 Memorial Dr.
$60,000 — Interior remodel

GREENFIELD

Alliance Church
385 Chapman St.
$9,400 — Remove old ceiling

Brycar, LLC
191 Shelburne Road
$117,000 — Interior renovations

HD Development of Maryland
258 Mohawk Trail
$42,500 — Renovate interior for hibachi/sushi restaurant

Sandra Koblinski
8 Pierce St.
$6,000 — Install vinyl siding

Scott Akers
368 Federal St.
$12,000 — Interior renovations for new Dominos

Steven Schechterle
402 Federal St.
$11,000 — New roof

The Street Lumber Corp.
64 Newton St.
$8,000 — Alterations for bathroom

LUDLOW

Chemi-Graphics Inc.
340 State St.
$32,500 — New roof

SPRINGFIELD

Albany Road – Springfield Plaza, LLC
1371 Liberty St.
$87,900 — Renovations at restaurant

Springfield Housing Authority
52-62 Trafton Road
$43,000 — Window replacement at Forest Park Elderly Housing

WESTFIELD

Hampden Village Realty Inc.
138 Root St.
$13,000 — New entry and bathroom alterations

Savage Arms Inc.
100 Springdale Road
$3,000 — Construct break room

Young Men’s Christian Assoc.
370 Northwest St.
$11,500 — Re-roof

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Departments 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

1280 Hawley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Cari Pazmino
Seller: Bickford, George F., (Estate)
Date: 08/13/14

349 Norton Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Sarah C. Spademan
Seller: Fitzgerald INT
Date: 08/15/14

BERNARDSTON

25 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Florence Savings Bank
Seller: John Meisner
Date: 08/12/14

BUCKLAND

63 Conway St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Eric J. Miller
Seller: Cynthia M. Jarvis
Date: 08/22/14

73 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Lannon
Seller: Keith A. Sumner
Date: 08/15/14

CHARLEMONT

2129 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Lawrence R. Bruffee
Seller: J. G. Wilson
Date: 08/15/14

COLRAIN

236 Ed Clark Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Barrett G. Martin
Seller: Eileen E. Folan RET
Date: 08/15/14

DEERFIELD

61 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Lucas E. Eriksen
Seller: Kuzdeba, Marie J., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/14

108 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: David F. Brown
Seller: Lois M. Brown
Date: 08/11/14

54 Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Franklin S. Schwerin
Seller: Brian C. Lenarczyk
Date: 08/22/14

ERVING

2 Central St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $154,650
Buyer: Lance R. Bugbee
Seller: Allen L. Constantine
Date: 08/13/14

3 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Joseph E. Guidaboni
Seller: Paul A. Cichanowicz
Date: 08/22/14

14 Wells St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Neil E. Jordan
Seller: Black, Edward R., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/14

GILL

4 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Schecterle Properties LLC
Seller: 4-6 Main Road RT LLC
Date: 08/19/14

GREENFIELD

23 Farren St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Clark
Seller: Bruce Bergstrom
Date: 08/14/14

4 Holland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Kelly C. Popoff
Seller: William F. Klein
Date: 08/14/14

70 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Karissa A. Johnson
Seller: Richard R. Thompson
Date: 08/11/14

5 Marshall St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Karen M. White
Seller: Travis Sinclair
Date: 08/15/14

9 Silver Crest Lane #9
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $258,900
Buyer: George D. Mislak
Seller: Country Club Road LLC
Date: 08/21/14

HAWLEY

324 East Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Drew M. Harrison
Seller: Paula Wilson
Date: 08/12/14

LEVERETT

1 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Peter Laznicka
Seller: Margaret M. Marshall
Date: 08/15/14

8 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Mayumi K. Fraser
Seller: Robert A. Lowry
Date: 08/15/14

MONTAGUE

14 Bulkley St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Travis J. Sinclair
Seller: Joseph A. Bastarache
Date: 08/15/14

23 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kelly R. Renaud
Seller: Eric J. Miller
Date: 08/22/14

18 High St.
Montague, MA 01344
Amount: $289,337
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Nathan G. Peterson
Date: 08/15/14

102 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Ted Armen
Seller: Raymond D. Kingsbury
Date: 08/21/14

6 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Lillian J. Moss
Seller: Eileen T. Terrill
Date: 08/15/14

44 Vladish Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $228,900
Buyer: Joshua R. Martin
Seller: Edward F. Wilcox
Date: 08/15/14

16 Winthrop St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph Lapinski
Seller: George C. Caisse
Date: 08/15/14

NEW SALEM

60 Stone Hill Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $260,863
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: John F. Pelletier
Date: 08/15/14

NORTHFIELD

40 Pine St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jenifer McCaskey
Seller: Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Date: 08/22/14

ORANGE

310 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Susan Fried
Seller: Nancy B. Hamel
Date: 08/15/14

2 Packard Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: CIL Realty of Massachusetts
Seller: Eric Kosciusko
Date: 08/14/14

225 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Higgins
Seller: Brian J. Spear
Date: 08/19/14

49 Warwick Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Julie M. Lemay
Seller: Paul A. Larocque
Date: 08/22/14

SHELBURNE

14 High St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Kuklinski
Seller: Margaret S. Jones RET
Date: 08/13/14

40 Reynolds Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $243,900
Buyer: Julie Kingsbury
Seller: George D. Mislak
Date: 08/21/14

WHATELY

117 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Pickert
Seller: James M. Rigali
Date: 08/15/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

98 Barbara Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $246,370
Buyer: Sistiano A. Liebro
Seller: John J. Cope
Date: 08/22/14

55 Christopher Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Wayne M. Barbour
Seller: Anthony J. Ieraci
Date: 08/13/14

41 Debra Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $214,575
Buyer: Gary T. Stone
Seller: Marjorie Hibbert
Date: 08/12/14

19 Family Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Paul M. Cooney
Seller: Ernest L. Doucette
Date: 08/22/14

79 Forest Ridge Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Karen A. Garvey
Seller: Marcia J. Hill
Date: 08/22/14

27 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Elias Sanabria
Seller: William T. Reid
Date: 08/15/14

278 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $522,000
Buyer: Derrick M. Turnbull
Seller: Robert P. Brown
Date: 08/15/14

9 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Joseph O. Levesque
Seller: Charles H. Stowers
Date: 08/22/14

17 Ruth Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Rebecca Budreau
Seller: Paul M. Cooney
Date: 08/22/14

109 South Park Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $199,999
Buyer: Alan R. Duprey
Seller: Carl M. Wiley
Date: 08/22/14

490 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: James G. Devoe
Seller: Eleanor R. Stepanik
Date: 08/20/14

5 Squire Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Karen Crevier-Estes
Seller: William P. Talty
Date: 08/15/14

BRIMFIELD

22 Dearth Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Tracey Lemieux
Seller: Jason Czech
Date: 08/11/14

15 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Joshua Bartlett
Seller: Garrett S. Beyor
Date: 08/12/14

7 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Peter J. Szarlan
Seller: Tracey L. Wiley
Date: 08/14/14

CHESTER

117 Bromley Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Couture
Seller: Nancy A. Meacham
Date: 08/15/14

CHICOPEE

85 Alfred St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,200
Buyer: Jennifer L. McKinney
Seller: Eric P. Estes
Date: 08/15/14

160 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Vasilii Tsyganenko
Seller: Scott R. Kreitler
Date: 08/14/14

22 Burton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Peter S. Ellis
Seller: Michele M. Michaelis
Date: 08/22/14

989 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Paul M. Berneche
Seller: Eda Olivieri
Date: 08/19/14

16 Crestwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Donna M. Cerez
Seller: Paula A. Bak
Date: 08/15/14

141 Cyran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Eric R. Larose
Seller: Nostin, Irene M., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/14

69 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Delmonte
Seller: N Riley Construction Inc.
Date: 08/15/14

1111 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,694,700
Buyer: Solenis LLC
Seller: Hercules Inc.
Date: 08/14/14

68 Hampshire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Jonathan G. Rosario
Seller: David R. Beaulieu
Date: 08/13/14

29 Jeanette Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Karen J. Bizon
Seller: Frances L. Alix
Date: 08/22/14

13 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $137,554
Buyer: Megan E. Haas
Seller: Mindy L. Goulet
Date: 08/14/14

56 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Todd A. Langevin
Seller: Sharyn A. Laterza
Date: 08/11/14

92 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Renee M. Bouchard
Seller: Bailly, Denise, (Estate)
Date: 08/18/14

128 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Romeo Olivieri
Seller: Paul S. Kapinos
Date: 08/19/14

62 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mya K. LLC
Seller: Deborah Slate
Date: 08/22/14

65 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: David C. Labrie
Seller: Walter R. Welch
Date: 08/15/14

92 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,900
Buyer: Ronald J. Orzechowski
Seller: Frances A. Cabrera
Date: 08/15/14

20 Peace St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Adam M. Burek
Seller: Michael E. Dziok
Date: 08/13/14

71 Raylo St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John F. Tenczar
Seller: Bette J. Lord-Hess
Date: 08/15/14

60 Roy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Naila Akram
Seller: Margaret A. Morin
Date: 08/13/14

1611 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Frances A. Cabrera
Seller: Agapi Salloum
Date: 08/15/14

31 White St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Dennis C. Vandal
Seller: James A. Ginnetti
Date: 08/13/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

25 Capri Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Eric M. John
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 08/15/14

220 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Lyons
Seller: Bednarz, Henry J., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/14

20 Country Club Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Debra Kelly-Hayes
Seller: Michael S. Shea
Date: 08/21/14

47 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Adam J. Fisher
Seller: Raymond F. Wheeler
Date: 08/21/14

32 Frankwyn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Patricia A. Kelly
Seller: Adam J. Fisher
Date: 08/21/14

235 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Varnet
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 08/19/14

127 Pembroke Terrace
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Michael F. Presnal
Seller: Dan Roulier & Associates
Date: 08/18/14

34 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Paul S. Dunkerley
Seller: Louise R. Hayes
Date: 08/15/14

110 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Sanessa K. Cortina
Seller: Twinbrook Associates LLC
Date: 08/13/14

GRANVILLE

310 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Cynthia E. Ashley
Seller: Linda B. Kirsche
Date: 08/22/14

272 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Travis A. Gaffey
Seller: Linda Mihlek
Date: 08/15/14

HAMPDEN

160 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Hugh C. Scott
Seller: Denis R. Desrosiers
Date: 08/22/14

401 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Stephen P. McMahon
Seller: William H. Leslie
Date: 08/15/14

47 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Shawn A. Teece
Seller: Dean J. Ethier
Date: 08/13/14

HOLYOKE

22 Coit St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Carol A. Soltys
Seller: Aaron J. Stone
Date: 08/11/14

25 Edward Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Taryn E. Athas
Seller: Karen J. Griffin
Date: 08/21/14

38 Erie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kimberly Moorehead
Seller: Linda Pelc
Date: 08/18/14

798 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Alyse M. Anderson
Seller: Robert D. Clark
Date: 08/20/14

35 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Lynn A. Schwartz
Seller: Robert J. Liptak
Date: 08/15/14

73 Lynch Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: David Estabrook
Seller: Matthew S. Riel
Date: 08/21/14

11 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Stella E. Xanthakos
Seller: Mary C. Tarail
Date: 08/20/14

54 North Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jeremiah Barrett
Seller: Daniel S. Colon
Date: 08/20/14

132 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Walter R. Clune
Seller: Carol A. McGrady
Date: 08/22/14

320 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Timothy E. Petrowicz
Seller: F. S. Hemmingsen
Date: 08/15/14

93 Queen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Cordeira
Seller: Brittnie Aiello
Date: 08/14/14

LONGMEADOW

22 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $460,100
Buyer: Oren Brody
Seller: Lisa H. Katz
Date: 08/20/14

87 Forest Glen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Good Rock LLC
Seller: Kevin M. McCarthy
Date: 08/22/14

407 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Glenn Calvanese
Seller: Frederick Lak
Date: 08/21/14

117 Hazardville Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: James Burns
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/14/14

53 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Heather A. Burton
Seller: Laurie Horowitz
Date: 08/13/14

237 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Jamie C. Mackie
Seller: Richard A. Falzone
Date: 08/15/14

181 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $413,400
Buyer: Aimee L. Leonard
Seller: Luayne Schwartz
Date: 08/12/14

441 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Lagasse
Seller: Glenn Calvanese
Date: 08/21/14

132 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Arie S. Mobley
Seller: Barbara A. Peck
Date: 08/12/14

99 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: DBR NT
Seller: Fafard, Therese A., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/14

105 Northfield Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Mark J. Viviano
Seller: Lynn A. Schwartz
Date: 08/22/14

627 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $632,000
Buyer: Laki Rousou
Seller: Benjamin W. Silver
Date: 08/15/14

12 Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Haifeng Ge
Seller: Owen J. Moriarty
Date: 08/18/14

140 Quinnehtuk Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Heesung Moon
Seller: Fredi A. Goldman
Date: 08/20/14

38 Twin Brook Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Paul T. Lameka
Seller: Jill A. Fields
Date: 08/15/14

62 Woodsley Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: 76 Duxbury Lane LLC
Seller: Todd Adelson
Date: 08/13/14

LUDLOW

247 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Lusitania Realty LLC
Seller: Bozek Realty Inc.
Date: 08/14/14

1380 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Eric E. Chamberlin
Seller: Pauline M. Ryba
Date: 08/14/14

142 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose Alves
Seller: Stanley Pyzocha
Date: 08/13/14

74 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Hague
Seller: Maria D. Martins
Date: 08/15/14

71 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Maria D. Martins
Seller: Julio Dasilva
Date: 08/15/14

Parker Lane #6
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Tuukakorp LLC
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 08/14/14

36 Posner Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicklaus Kalish
Seller: Daniel J. Hague
Date: 08/15/14

146 Prospect Gardens
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David L. Bernard
Seller: New England Development LLC
Date: 08/22/14

302 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Stephen G. Witkowsky
Seller: Nancy A. Domenichelli
Date: 08/15/14

360 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Clark
Seller: Jennifer E. Bastos
Date: 08/15/14

MONSON

38 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $294,340
Buyer: Remo J. Pizzichemi
Seller: Joan E. Lotze
Date: 08/22/14

286 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Edwin Escoto
Seller: Barbara Godfrey
Date: 08/13/14

194 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Chad D. Atwell
Date: 08/19/14

7 Valley View Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: William Brown
Seller: Jeffrey K. Walker
Date: 08/14/14

187 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Polish National Credit Union
Seller: Zyta K. Szczepanski
Date: 08/19/14

64 Woodhill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $469,500
Buyer: William A. McLellan
Seller: Sarnelli, Joseph, (Estate)
Date: 08/15/14

19 Zuell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Matthew T. Gendron
Seller: David G. Gamblin
Date: 08/15/14

PALMER

11 Country Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Normand P. Roy
Seller: John P. Boucher
Date: 08/15/14

13-19 Lariviere Ave.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Fedora
Seller: Michael P. Fitzgerald
Date: 08/22/14

1569-1571 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: O’Reilly Auto Enterprises
Seller: Colonial Pacific Leasing
Date: 08/21/14

17-23 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: John R. Sullivan
Seller: Estelle E. Nietupski
Date: 08/15/14

2021 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nathan R. Lafleche
Seller: Charter, Maria F., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/14

136 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: John P. Boucher
Seller: Thomas K. Pajak
Date: 08/15/14

119 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: David G. Lane
Seller: Edward H. Boron
Date: 08/15/14

9 Whalen St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael Donaghy
Seller: Roger A. Iversen
Date: 08/22/14

21-A Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $958,000
Buyer: Ham 4 Realty LLC
Seller: Edward R. Greenbaum
Date: 08/14/14

SOUTHWICK

197 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Maksym Pichnyi
Seller: Carol A. Hadley
Date: 08/22/14

23 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Zywiak
Seller: Philip R. Smith
Date: 08/22/14

169 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Gaugh
Seller: Eric A. Swensen
Date: 08/20/14

SPRINGFIELD

29 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Amy E. Anderson
Seller: Andrew J. Reed
Date: 08/22/14

55 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Joseph M. Santaniello
Seller: Michael A. Torcia
Date: 08/15/14

100 Briggs St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Euphrasia E. Ihesiaba
Seller: Josue Gomes
Date: 08/15/14

127 Carnavon Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Monica E. Fraser
Seller: Anthony T. Willis
Date: 08/22/14

138-140 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Modesto Nunez
Seller: Edith M. Brown
Date: 08/22/14

204 Chapin Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Harry E. Torres
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 08/19/14

127 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Bachir Boublenza
Seller: Laura M. Pashko
Date: 08/15/14

63 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $132,900
Buyer: Peta-Gaye Y. Ewans-Porter
Seller: Irene C. Hyszczak
Date: 08/15/14

217 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Brent E. Anderson
Seller: Sean C. O’Connor
Date: 08/22/14

35 Fern St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,700
Buyer: Chari Darjee
Seller: Thanh V. Pham
Date: 08/22/14

149 Fernbank Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Rafael A. Bones
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/21/14

30 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Hieu T. Nguyen
Seller: Mario R. Arena
Date: 08/18/14

45 Georgetown St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Angel Camacho
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 08/12/14

325 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Eurico F. Ferreira
Seller: Richard M. Dansereau
Date: 08/14/14

121-123 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $154,002
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Juan P. Hernandez
Date: 08/12/14

48 Grandview St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Nancy A. Domenichelli
Seller: Arlene F. Howe
Date: 08/15/14

142 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Shumskiy
Seller: Marie Kirk
Date: 08/22/14

146 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: George E. Dechert
Seller: Marie Kirk
Date: 08/12/14

31-33 Milford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $138,416
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Hernan Serna
Date: 08/13/14

342 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Paul R. Breveleri
Seller: David L. Richter
Date: 08/15/14

12 Olive St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $156,359
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tammy Gibson
Date: 08/19/14

98 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $136,110
Buyer: Gary J. Torres
Seller: Andrea J. Nolan
Date: 08/15/14

398 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,600
Buyer: Marsha M. Brennan
Seller: Nicholas M. Pelletier
Date: 08/18/14

291 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,442
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Deborah A. Pace
Date: 08/15/14

983 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ryan V. Nguyen
Seller: Global Homes Properties LLC
Date: 08/19/14

27-29 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Willie B. Cuffie
Seller: Emmanuel Yeboah
Date: 08/20/14

130 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Mastey
Seller: Lincoln S. Flagg
Date: 08/20/14

WESTFIELD

29 Coleman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Commercial Distributing
Seller: Paula C. Perkins
Date: 08/11/14

65 Janis Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Adam D. Ripka
Seller: Wendy B. Krusiewski
Date: 08/21/14

34 Loring Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Dean G. Varelas
Seller: Nancy B. Stolpinski
Date: 08/14/14

110 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Gina S. Panzieri
Seller: Angela M. Rizzolo
Date: 08/19/14

252 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Philip R. Smith
Seller: George M. Catuogno
Date: 08/22/14

52 Park Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Wilfrid J. Bourque
Seller: Cordonier, Charles E., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/14

26 Saint Dennis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: Karey A. Mulvenna
Seller: Andrew Alamed
Date: 08/18/14

68 Scenic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Andrea J. Nolan
Seller: Maureen M. Speight
Date: 08/15/14

251 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Richard D. Frost
Seller: George E. Mortimer
Date: 08/13/14

196 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $193,000
Seller: Carolyn L. Dewey
Date: 08/15/14

WILBRAHAM

10 Blueberry Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Michael A. Teixeira
Seller: Stacia M. O’Connor
Date: 08/15/14

20 Ely Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Decesare
Seller: Richard P. Benton
Date: 08/14/14

9 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $271,033
Buyer: Erica L. Sabia
Seller: Michael P. Sawkiewicz
Date: 08/15/14

2 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Paul J. Mei
Seller: Michelle A. Yacovone
Date: 08/19/14

481 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $458,500
Buyer: Sherie A. Schaefer
Seller: Mark J. Viviano
Date: 08/22/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

539 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group LLC
Seller: Sliwoski, Lillian E., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/14

190 Chilson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Michael A. Beiermeister
Seller: Claire A. Leveillee
Date: 08/22/14

81 Cornflower Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: William M. Walsh
Seller: Raymond P. Ziemba
Date: 08/15/14

145 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Robert J. Link
Seller: Jonathan R. Jaffe
Date: 08/15/14

25 Galaska Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $282,900
Buyer: Navid Obahi
Seller: Oksana Villeneuve
Date: 08/15/14

146 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Kostantinos Tsavidis
Seller: John C. Bellos
Date: 08/13/14

267 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Chereski
Seller: Michael A. Alfano
Date: 08/19/14

26 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: William E. Zing
Seller: Nikolay Lapin
Date: 08/20/14

26 Lotus Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Christopher L. Wapner
Seller: Michael Beiermeister
Date: 08/22/14

Mulcahy Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Bolduc
Seller: Francis Wheeler Construction
Date: 08/15/14

85 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David R. Beaulieu
Seller: Holly A. Boutot
Date: 08/22/14

72 Roseland Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Bhakta Khadka
Seller: Luke D. Consolini
Date: 08/15/14

78 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Susan P. Kleciak
Seller: Katherine K. Wilson
Date: 08/14/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

12 Fisher St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Haughton
Seller: Davis, Ingrid, (Estate)
Date: 08/20/14

42 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Yong Q. Li
Seller: Brian S. Fraser
Date: 08/14/14

97 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Peter J. Neville
Seller: Christina G. Salgo
Date: 08/11/14

27 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Marjorie Alt
Seller: Amherst Housing Authority
Date: 08/11/14

65 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: George R. Collison
Seller: Peggy Cole
Date: 08/15/14

107 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Hannah Moushabeck
Seller: Edna O. Ball
Date: 08/22/14

15 South Mount Holyoke Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Curtis W. Ogden
Seller: Mehr RT
Date: 08/19/14

288 Shays St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: Cory M. Baxter
Seller: Farquhar, Oswald C., (Estate)
Date: 08/20/14

18 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Hannah L. Coler
Seller: Susan L. O’Connor
Date: 08/22/14

BELCHERTOWN

241 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Loni G. Wenzel
Seller: Deborah L. Wenzel
Date: 08/22/14

311 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Loni G. Wenzel
Seller: Deborah L. Wenzel
Date: 08/22/14

160 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $192,000
Seller: Gina S. Panzieri
Date: 08/13/14

10 Doe Hollow
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Michael R. Bolduc
Seller: David C. Thibodeau IRT
Date: 08/18/14

157 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Greeley A. Kyle
Seller: Peter Halpern
Date: 08/15/14

317 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Bruce H. Geisler
Seller: Robert Arnhold
Date: 08/15/14

74 Goodell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $272,900
Buyer: Renee M. Sylvestre
Seller: Jeffrey R. Germaine
Date: 08/15/14

220 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Daniel Alpiarca
Seller: Alan R. Duprey
Date: 08/22/14

273 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Lisa Lariviere
Seller: Michael C. Bonafini
Date: 08/15/14

CHESTERFIELD

17 Don Emerson Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Eileen L. Flug
Seller: Sue A. Heffernan
Date: 08/15/14

EASTHAMPTON

21 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,600
Buyer: Peter P. Hamelin
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 08/22/14

47 Cottage St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Harnish Patel
Seller: Leo C. Bolduc
Date: 08/12/14

346 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Buckley
Seller: Linda M. Nolet
Date: 08/21/14

2-4 Federal St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Fleury
Seller: Robert H. & B. M. Laprade TR
Date: 08/20/14

117 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Brie A. Beaudry
Seller: Adams, Eileen C., (Estate)
Date: 08/22/14

2 Grandview Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Nancy R. Bradbury
Seller: Jill T. Rubin
Date: 08/15/14

8 Gross Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $273,500
Buyer: Eric Day
Seller: Christopher Yurko
Date: 08/22/14

329 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Onewest Bank
Seller: Nedo P. Mecchi
Date: 08/15/14

N/A
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Scott J. Cavanaugh
Seller: Eve S. Eichwald
Date: 08/12/14

113 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: FPS Associates LLP
Seller: FPS Inc.
Date: 08/20/14

120 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Lacroix
Seller: Scott Krawczyk
Date: 08/18/14

GRANBY

122 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $145,810
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Helen Tucker
Date: 08/11/14

195 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Ronald J. Orzechowski
Date: 08/14/14

12 Hubbard Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Shauna Rohan
Seller: John S. Somers
Date: 08/18/14

HADLEY

43 East St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Tamara L. Pascoe
Seller: David W. Windoloski
Date: 08/22/14

28 Meadowbrook Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: John E. Reale
Seller: Catherine D. Fair
Date: 08/12/14

161 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Alan S. Hilaire
Seller: Martha M. Little
Date: 08/11/14

8 Sunrise Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $387,900
Buyer: Erica Lorentz
Seller: William J. Mastroianni
Date: 08/11/14

HUNTINGTON

31 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Keith Richardson
Seller: Robert Holmes
Date: 08/15/14

NORTHAMPTON

5 Edwards Square
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $424,000
Buyer: Iyko L. Day
Seller: Timothy J. Jacobs
Date: 08/14/14

41 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $528,400
Buyer: Ellen R. Solomon
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 08/15/14

45 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: 45 Fort Hill Terrace LLC
Seller: Jenny Jelliffe
Date: 08/15/14

104 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Charles A. Dumont
Seller: David M. Serlin
Date: 08/15/14

13 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Elizabeth I. McCormick
Seller: Positive Spaces Architect
Date: 08/11/14

31 Lilly St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Macgregor J. Thomson
Seller: R. McClellan Sciarra LT
Date: 08/14/14

135 N Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Simon D. Halliday
Seller: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Date: 08/12/14

140 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Reade
Seller: James R. Witmer
Date: 08/15/14

10 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: David M. Serlin
Seller: Frederick U. Fierst
Date: 08/15/14

141 South Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Terry L. Blanchard
Seller: Michael D. Connery
Date: 08/15/14

55 Stone Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Seller: Lawrence D. Meinert
Date: 08/12/14

63 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Sophy Burnham
Seller: 63 Vernon Street NT
Date: 08/21/14

58 Woodland Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: David C. Deswert
Seller: W. J. Fallows
Date: 08/22/14

SOUTH HADLEY

504 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,783
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Reza Bartegar
Date: 08/19/14

46 East Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Michael E. Tarail
Seller: David W. Scruggs
Date: 08/20/14

44 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Leo Correia
Seller: William A. McClellan
Date: 08/15/14

20 Smith St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Corrina Wcislo
Seller: Margaret A. Hogan
Date: 08/15/14

11 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Christine A. Phillips
Seller: Laurie J. Anastasia
Date: 08/22/14

SOUTHAMPTON

4 Brittney Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Jesse Cleland
Seller: William J. Skorupski
Date: 08/13/14

14 Duggan Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $218,700
Buyer: Christina M. Clark
Seller: Mary E. Nied
Date: 08/19/14

10 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Carla R. Mcavoy
Seller: Godard, Esther M., (Estate)
Date: 08/11/14

23 Noreen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Sarah H. Lavertue
Seller: Johnson, Raymond I., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/14

62 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Michael E. Lemoine
Seller: Grzegorz Robak
Date: 08/15/14

WARE

20 Bellevue Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Amy E. Kern
Seller: Christopher R. Reynolds
Date: 08/14/14

150 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Antonio Fernandes
Seller: Maureen Chrabascz
Date: 08/18/14

5 Pearl St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jessica R. Bolduc
Seller: Krol, Gloria, (Estate)
Date: 08/14/14

WILLIAMSBURG

78 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lowell Brook
Seller: Jonathan D. Hoyt
Date: 08/21/14

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Adams, Jr., Omar S.
71 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/25/14

Baral, Susan B.
16 Lamplighter Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Bennett, Kelly A.
65 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/28/14

Blake, Jessica K.
a/k/a Wyman, Jessica K.
218 Spring St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Blanchard, Sabrina L.
89 Columbus Ave.
Greenfield,, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/14

Breejen, Donna M.
a/k/a Breejenanespinosa, Donna
a/k/a Espinosa, Donna M.
115 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 8/29/2014

MacLeod, Danyelle J.
a/k/a Devino, Danyelle J.
10 Bonneville Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Brockney, Walter B.
140 Spring St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Cabana, Norman Harvey
Cabana, Jean Elizabeth
131 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/14

Cummings, Steven B.
186 Main St., # 2
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Cutler, Daniel Phillip
174 Westfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Donicz, Grant J.
Donicz, Nancy E.
43 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Elman, Christine M.
334 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/28/14

Fitzgerald, Kathleen B.
75 Brookline Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Grout, Kelly Christopher
Grout, Cathy Lyn
P.O. Box 1433
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Joubert, Grace M.
124 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Lagoy, Stephanie Lynn
a/k/a Lagoy-Stowell, Stephanie Lynn
3 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/14

Martins, John F.
21 Brimfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/14

Maynard, Stephen W.
Maynard, Jason P.
10 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/14

McMahon, Lorraine Susan
25 Michel St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/19/14

Nye, John M.
Nye, Judy A.
1661 White Pond Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/20/14

Parks Rogaleski, Barrett Matthew
Rogaleski, Pamela Anne
8 Maple St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/14

Perkins, Lee R.
91 Smith St., Apt. #7
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/14

Perwak, Nancy C.
330 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/14

Platanitis, John S.
58 Greenwood Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Quinn, James M.
Quinn, Renita
1038 Reed St.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/14

Rathburn, Rosemary L.
118 Laurel St., Apt. 1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/14

Richter, Martin Chase
Richter, Arlene Frances
55 Pleasant St., Unit 7
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Rickson, Thomas M.
Rickson, Donna L.
282 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Rucci, Cynthia L.
58 Grinnel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/20/14

Santanello, Michael A.
Santanello, Jamie A.
12 Moore St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/19/14

Schabacker, Dawn K.
233 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Schatz, Audrey Eve
4 Pleasant Court
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Stadnicki, John J.
Stadnicki, Janica L.
112 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Venne, Jacqui R.
a/k/a Desforges, Jacqui R.
a/k/a LeBer, Jacqui R.
31 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/23/14

Vernoneau, Thomas A.
Veroneau, Mari R.
6 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Vinci, Chester P.
Vinci, Deborah A.
419 Southwick Road, Unit P64
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Wainwright, Jason R.
Wainwright, Sandra D.
a/k/a Masse, Sandra D.
18 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/27/14

Whitney, Linda B.
P.O. Box 378
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/14

Zielenski, Jeffrey F.
360 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/28/14

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of September 2014.

AGAWAM

China Star Restaurant
382 Main St.
Yuan Zheng

Gaudino’s
28 Ramah Circle
Charles Gaudino

Rioni Tile & Hardwood
67 Clematis Road
Dominic Rioni

Royal Air
46 Suffield St.
Svetlana Archoulik

CHICOPEE

A Silver Key
61 Cabot St.
Christopher Plewa

Airbag Reset Service
10 Center St.
Max Matsuk

G & M Cleaning Services
160 South St.
Maria Siguera

Harmony Property Management
90 Sheridan St.
Dorenda Taft

Thermocrete Chimney Services
46 Joy St.
Marsha Burek

GREENFIELD

Baystate Medical Practices Inc.
28 Sanderson St.
Douglas Muehlberg

Beck’s Automotive
144 Shelburne Road
Lancelot Beck

Ema’s Country Organic Soap
57 Allen St.
Elise Ainsworth

Hess
245 Federal St.
Andrew Bernstein

Mira Reiki Healing
28 Federal St.
Emma Donoghue

Nancy’s Cosmetology
1070 Bernardston Road
Nancy Steiner

The Bean Cake Co.
329 Wells St.
Francis Mozea Jr.

PALMER

Les’s Auto Center Inc.
1575 North Main St.
Les Skowyra

Roberts & Sons Printing
1415 Main St.
Jeffrey Roberts

Sew Bizzie Quilting
4109 Main St.
Diana Doane

SPRINGFIELD

Adam’s New Age Construction
101 Samuel St.
Adam Bousquet

Angels at Heart Daycare
28 Blake Hill St.
Angela S. Chest

Baystate Children’s Hospital
759 Chestnut St.
Mark Tolosky

BTTR Booths
80 Teakwood Road
Jakub Lakomski

Campus Convenience
463 State St.
Jason L. Ocasio

Chicos Towing & Auto Repair
1095 State St.
Ceceilio Rivera

Cranio and Massage Center
8 Woodstock St.
Gina Welch

CT’s Towing & Auto Repair
466 Main St.
Christine Noel

Don Rico’s Café & Bakery
684 Belmont Ave.
Martha Terrero

Ensena Corp.
1242 Main St.
Hector Fearfield

Fresh Market and Denim
427 State St.
Marcus Navarro

Game World
2475 Main St.
Hoa K. Tran

Higuey Mini Market
298 Hancock St.
Luis J. Pena

Hubble Bubble Hookah
51 Hastings St.
Joshua J. Mastey

Ken Martin HVAC
282 Main St.
Hugh K. Martin

M & R Express Delivery
199 Fernbank Road
Marilu Rios

M. Glushien Electrical
113 Wheeler Ave.
Jay Glushien

Macy’s Retail Holdings
1655 Boston Road
Stephen O’Bryan

Midtown Barber
976 Main St.
Jesse Michael

WESTFIELD

Adams Power Services Inc.
55 Westfield Industrial Park Road
Adams Power Services, Inc.

Family Medicine Associates
75 Springfield Road
Pioneer Valley Medical Center, LLC

Honeyland Farms
4 Russell Road
ADN, Inc.

Karlie’s Kloset
11 Railroad Ave.
Karlie’s Kloset

Kathy’s Nails
85 Main St.
Suong T. Vuong

Noble Express Care
57 Union St.
Westfield Medical Corp.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Departments Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Living Arts Farm, Inc., 45 Schoolhouse Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Alisande Cummingham Sweney, same. Provide educational programs on sustainable agriculture, gardening, optimal health, the natural world, and the arts.

GRANBY

Munsing Ridge Inc., 118 Munsing Ridge, Granby, MA 01033. Thomas R. Hill, same. Tavern.

GREENFIELD

Meadows Café & Golf Center Inc., 398 Deerfield St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Constant S. Poholek Jr., 30 Washington St., Attleboro, MA 02703. Golf center with café.

LUDLOW

Leary Masonry Solutions Inc., 31 Armand St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Martin D. Leary, same. Masonry, landscaping.

Limelight City Café, Inc., 893 Center St., Ludlow, MA 01056. John R. Pereira, same. Restaurant/bar.

Moreau Masonry Inc., 215 Holyoke St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Wendy Moreau, same.

NORTHAMPTON

Northampton Jewelers Inc., 104 Main St., Unit C, Northampton, MA 01060. Kendall Nicole Knapik, 76 Vernon St., Northampton, MA 01060. Light manufacturing and selling of jewelry/art.

One Bar & Grill Inc., 1 Pearl St., Northampton, MA 01060. Matthew Gibbs, 21 Viola St., Springfield, MA 01109. Restaurant/bar.

OTIS

Mass Media Marketing Inc., 138 Gibbs Road, Otis, MA 01253. Stephen Graves, same. Advertising agency.

SOUTH HADLEY

Nick Gardner Inc., 399 Newton St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Nicholas Gardner, same. Mechanical services.

SPRINGFIELD

Open House Evangelistic Outreach Industry, 22 Maryland St., Springfield, MA 01108. Everton Francis, same. To preach the gospel of God and the bible.

Nevadarcy Red Telecom (NRT) Copy & Secretarial Inc., 661 Main St., Suite 1A, West Springfield, MA 01089. David H. Lim, same. Network telecommunications, mobile network, secretarial, fax service, photo copying.

WESTFIELD

Michael’s Auto Transportation Inc., 93 South Maple St., Apt. 20, Westfield, MA 01085. Sergh Bonchukov, same. Trucking.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Multicultural Resource Center of Massachusetts, Inc., 425 Union St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Polina Bodner, same. Providing assistance to immigrants and refugees as they integrate into American society.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Briefcase Departments

Baystate Celebrates Acquisition of Wing
PALMER — Team members and leaders from Baystate Health and Baystate Wing Hospital joined elected officials and members of the Palmer community Friday to celebrate Wing’s official entry into the Baystate Health community. Wing formally became part of Baystate Health at midnight on Monday, September 1. “Our community hospitals enable us to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for thousands of patients and their families,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health. “We expect the addition of Baystate Wing Hospital to have a major positive impact on quality, access, and affordability of healthcare in Western Massachusetts, and on our ability to continue to provide outstanding, high-value care for our patients close to where they live. Bringing two organizations together is a major undertaking, and doing it well requires vast amounts of teamwork and planning. Over the last several months, I have witnessed the outstanding commitment and expertise of both Wing and Baystate Health team members, who are driven by the common desire to ensure a smooth transition for patients and families. I thank all who have contributed their energy and expertise to this transition. We’re proud to bring Wing into our organization, and we’re grateful to be welcomed so warmly into the Palmer community.” Dr. Charles Cavagnaro III, president and CEO of Wing for the past 15 years and newly appointed president of Baystate Health’s Eastern Region, saluted his team’s grace in dealing with the change in ownership. “I’m so encouraged and so heartened by the way my colleagues at Wing have greeted this change with enthusiasm, open-mindedness, optimism, and hope — and by the way Baystate has eased the transition and greeted us with open arms. This new partnership has us well-positioned to meet the challenges of fulfilling our mission in a turbulent time in healthcare. It will take hard work, open minds, partnership, and commitment. And I believe our future is very bright.” Baystate Health’s Eastern Region encompasses Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, Baystate Wing Hospital, and its affiliated medical centers. Collaborations between Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing will be a key element of improving the delivery of care in the region, said Keroack. “We are committed to the success of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing, and are eager to explore innovative ways of working together that also provide new and exciting opportunities for physicians and all Baystate team members in the region.” Baystate Wing Hospital is the third community hospital to join Baystate Health. Baystate Mary Lane Hospital became part of the health system in 1991, after Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield in 1986. Baystate Health acquired Wing Memorial Hospital from UMass Memorial Health Care, based in Worcester. The two health systems continue a collaborative relationship announced in September 2013. Baystate Wing Hospital has been serving patients in the Palmer, Quaboag Hills, and Pioneer Valley region since 1913. The 74-bed hospital and its five community medical centers in Belchertown, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, and Wilbraham offer emergency, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and psychiatric services as well as outpatient services provided by more than 50 medical staff and 165 registered nurses. Baystate Wing Hospital’s network also includes the Griswold Behavioral Health Center and the Wing VNA and Hospice. Baystate Wing is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and is designated a Primary Stroke Service hospital by the Mass. Department of Public Health. It was also recently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as one of model hospitals promoting health and improving quality of life. Together, the hospital and its community medical centers are focused on high-quality, patient-centered care delivered by physicians specializing in 45 medical disciplines, including adult family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, ob/gyn, and pediatric medicine.

Business Growth Center Expands Programming
SPRINGFIELD — The Business Growth Center at Springfield Technology Park has received a grant from the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) to help underserved or disadvantaged business owners in the Pioneer Valley grow, or stabilize, their enterprises. The funds will enable the center to continue its Stronger Businesses Program, starting Oct. 7, and supplement funding for its staff. This is the second time the Business Growth Center has received this MGCC grant for the Stronger Businesses Program, which focuses on businesses with fewer than 20 employees. An assistant program manager will also be added to the center’s staff to support its Growth Advisory Program and seminars. The grant is part of the MGCC’s 2015 Small Business Assistance Grants Program, which is designed to complement and enhance the traditional public and private small-business assistance network. The Business Growth Center is one of 30 organizations statewide to receive 25 grants, and the only one in Hampden or Hampshire county to receive funding from the MGCC. “Businesses with fewer than 20 employees dominate the Pioneer Valley,” said Marla Michel, the Business Growth Center’s director. “They will benefit from this support, as it allows us to re-offer a proven business-growth workshop and build our capacity for other growth programs.” The Stronger Businesses Program is an eight-session, in-depth offering for motivated leaders of for-profit and nonprofit businesses aiming to strengthen their organizations and accelerate growth through better decision making, new-product introductions, and more efficient operations. The program starts on Oct. 7 and, after a five-week ‘homework’ period, runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23. Business owners can bring an associate at no additional charge to help absorb what they learn more effectively. Discounts are available to members of all the regional chambers of commerce and the Western Mass. chapter of the National Machine and Tooling Assoc., as well as clients of the Business Growth Center’s service providers: the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network, the New England Business Associates Business Development Center, and SCORE. Participants in last year’s program reported increased business stabilization or growth as a result of the program. “If I hadn’t taken this class, my company wouldn’t have been in as upward a position as it is,” said Kristin Maier, program participant and president of Peerless Precision Inc. in Westfield. Added Leslie Belay, senior program manager at MGCC, “we are pleased to have the Business Growth Center as one of our grantees in Western Mass. Their Stronger Businesses Program is compelling and will assist small-business owners in expanding their products and services to meet new growth opportunities in the Pioneer Valley.” Registration is open for the Stronger Businesses Program and available on the center’s website.

Women’s Fund Announces $240,000 in Grant Awards
EASTHAMPTON — The Women’s Fund of Western Mass. announced a total of $240,000 in grant commitments in Berkshire, Franklin, Hamden, and Hampshire counties. Working within its focus areas of educational access and success, economic justice, and safety and freedom from violence, partners in these communities will each receive $60,000 over three years to deploy innovative programs that will help shift the landscape for women and girls. Among the grantees, Berkshire United Way will spearhead a coalition effort titled Face the Facts Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition; in Franklin County, Greenfield Community College will launch the Franklin County Women’s GARDEN Project Collaborative; in Hampden County, the Prison Birth Project will continue its social- and reproductive-justice efforts for incarcerated and post-incarcerated mothers; and in Hampshire County, funding will go to the Treehouse Foundation’s project titled Re-envisioning Foster Care Together. “We have incredible partnerships with our grantees,” said Elizabeth Barajas-Román, who joined the Women’s Fund as its new CEO earlier this month. “By investing in these organizations, the fund is deepening our impact and strengthening our reach.” In addition to the financial award, the Women’s Fund is investing an additional $12,000 into the partnership by giving each organization the opportunity to select two of their staff, constituents, or board members as participants of the Women’s Fund’s Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI). LIPPI, a program of the Women’s Fund, has equipped 200 women from across the four western counties to become civic leaders in their communities; impact policy on the local, state, and national levels; and seek and retain elected positions. Collectively, these four grantees will help leverage the Women’s Fund’s impact on the lives of women and girls in Western Mass. The Women’s Fund will also continue to convene skill-building sessions and support the programming of organizations that work on issues that impact women and girls. The Women’s Fund advances social-change philanthropy to create economic and social equality for women and girls in Western Mass. through grant-making and strategic initiatives. Since 1997, the WFWM has awarded more than $2 million in grants to more than 100 programs in the four counties of Western Mass. The WFWM is building its capacity to be the go-to organization for all issues related to improving the lives of women and girls.

State Touts Web Portal for Municipal Grants
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration has unveiled a new web portal for cities and towns to easily identify grant opportunities that could benefit their communities. The Municipal Grant Finder (mass.gov/municipalgrants) is a one-stop web shop for local officials and residents to learn about grant opportunities across state government, regardless of which state agency manages a grant program. “Through the new Municipal Grant Finder, the Patrick administration is continuing its commitment to provide resources to help our municipal partners deliver core services to their communities,” said Secretary of Administration and Finance Glen Shor. The web portal will highlight what resources exist and where to find them, as management of these grants and resources is decentralized among a multitude of state government agencies. The Municipal Grant Finder will help them navigate state government by succinctly profiling more than 60 funding and support opportunities for cities and towns. Working together, the Patrick administration and the Commonwealth’s municipalities have already achieved real, meaningful savings and structural changes to keep costs down so municipalities can make the necessary investments in community services that keep them thriving. Municipal healthcare reform is providing significant and immediate savings to cities and towns, and 257 communities and school districts across Massachusetts have already collectively saved more than $247 million in health-insurance premiums over the past three years as a result of the landmark municipal healthcare reform law signed by Patrick in July 2011.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff September 23, 2014

Company Notebook Departments

Holyoke Mall Announces ‘Magical Night of Giving’
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will be hosting its ninth annual “Magical Night of Giving” event to help local nonprofit groups and schools raise funds for their organizations. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., with the orientation and ticket-distribution session held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. The orientation will be held at Holyoke Mall’s Guest Services Center, located on the lower level in Sears Court. The “Magical Night of Giving” is a simple and effective way for nonprofit groups and schools to raise funds for their organization. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside covers all overhead expenses, and the charity keeps 100% of each $5 admission ticket sold. The event works as follows:
• Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will print admission tickets. These tickets will be available for nonprofit groups to pick up and sell beginning Sept. 24.
• Prior to November’s event, organizations will sell these admission tickets for $5 each and keep all money earned from the sale of these tickets.
• For anyone not purchasing tickets in advance, admission tickets will also be sold the evening of the event at all mall entrances by some of the participating organizations.
• Participating Holyoke Mall at Ingleside retailers will offer special discounts that are exclusive to the “Magical Night of Giving.” The ticket is the only means to receive these special discounts between 6 and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.
• Admission tickets sold also act as a raffle ticket. Prizes will be awarded, including a $1,000 Holyoke Mall gift card. The raffle drawing will begin at 8:30 p.m. the evening of the event.
Said Holyoke Mall General Manager Bill Rogalski, “this event helps to raise approximately $50,000 each year between the various organizations involved. Holyoke Mall is providing the tools for the groups to hold their own fund-raiser. It’s a simple way for nonprofit groups and area schools to raise much-needed funding for their organizations.” To reserve tickets for pickup on Sept. 24, contact Simone Enright at (413) 536-1441 or [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 19. Anyone unable to pick up tickets on Sept. 24 may make arrangements with Enright to pick them up at a later date. Call Holyoke Mall’s Marketing department at (413) 536-1441 with any questions.

Webber & Grinnell Named to Circle of Excellence
NORTHAMPTON — Webber and Grinnell Insurance Agency has been inducted into the Plymouth Rock Assurance and Bunker Hill Insurance 2014 Circle of Excellence, recognizing outstanding professionalism, financial performance, and commitment to customer service by independent insurance agents during 2013. Selected from a pool of more than 400 independent agents across Massachusetts, Webber & Grinnell was one of 25 agents to receive this honor. “The Circle of Excellence is our premiere recognition and rewards program reserved for our top independent agents,” said Chris Olie, president of Plymouth Rock Assurance and chairman of Bunker Hill Insurance.“These agents are key parts of Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill’s success. They have each worked hard to build their businesses while also providing excellent service and trusting advice to their customers.” Webber & Grinnell is one of the largest insurance agencies in Western Mass. The agency currently serves more than 5,000 automobile and homeowner policyholders, and insures nearly 900 businesses throughout the region. “As an independent agent, our goal is to provide expert service tailored to the specific needs of each client we serve,” said Bill Grinnell, president of Webber & Grinnell. “It’s always rewarding to be recognized for our hard work and dedication, and we’re grateful to receive this honor from Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill.” Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill are leading automobile- and home-insurance carriers serving Massachusetts. As a member of the Circle of Excellence, Webber & Grinnell will receive marketing support funds, education and training, and other initiatives designed to promote sustained success. The agency will be honored at a fall retreat.

Freedom Credit Union Touts New Logo, Website
SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union recently unveiled its updated look with a new logo and a redesigned website. At the same time, the credit union launched its presence on social media with new Facebook and LinkedIn pages. “This rebrand is an effort for us to freshen up our image and present a more contemporary look and design across all parts of the credit union, from our website and in-branch messaging to our advertising and promotional materials,” said Barry Crosby, president and CEO. The new logo incorporates the outline of a bell, which represents the credit union’s founding as the Western Massachusetts Telephone Workers Credit Union in 1922. The new website features a more modern design with enhanced navigation and organization. Most of the information is organized within four areas — personal banking, business banking, member tools, and ‘about us’ — and the new rates page is arranged in tabs so that all credit-union rates can be accessed on one page. “Our new website also makes it very convenient for our members to apply for a mortgage or consumer loan online,” said Jeffrey Smith, Freedom’s vice president and chief lending officer. “Members can even get pre-qualified for a mortgage on our website in just a few minutes.” Members can apply for any type of consumer loan online — mortgages, home-equity loans, auto loans, personal loans, home-improvement loans, education loans, and more. On social media, Freedom has attracted hundreds of ‘likes’ on its Facebook page and numerous followers on its LinkedIn page. To access Freedom’s social-media sites, go to www.freedom.coop and click on the logos at the top of the page. Membership at Freedom is available to include anyone who lives, works, or attends a college or university in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire county. The organization boasts nine branches throughout the Pioneer Valley in Ludlow, Chicopee, Feeding Hills, Sixteen Acres, Springfield, Easthampton, Northampton, Greenfield, and Turners Falls. A tenth branch is slated to open in September at the Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy in Springfield.

Bauzá & Associates Joins Worldwide Partners
ENFIELD, Conn. — Worldwide Partners Inc. (WPI) has added another partner to the world’s 8th-largest full-service ad-agency network and the world’s largest network of independent ad agencies, according to Al Moffatt, president and CEO of Worldwide Partners, headquartered in Denver. Bauzá & Associates, headquartered in Enfield, Conn., specializes in multicultural marketing and is headed by principal and CEO Héctor Bauzá. Founded in 2003, the agency became an LLC in Massachusetts in 2005 and has a roster of clients including the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center of Dorchester, and the Connecticut Lottery. “What makes us attractive to clients worldwide is that we’re comprised of innovative, progressive agencies across a full range of disciplines and industries,” Moffatt said. “We’re a collaborative, bottom-up network whereby the partner agencies own us rather than us owning them. We provide the resources and the global outreach to help our partners achieve greater profits and revenue while the partner agencies work together to build each other’s business and service clients locally, regionally, and internationally. We’re an efficient, international network that is built to succeed in today’s highly competitive and fragmented marketing environment. Each partner is hand-selected for its progressive and innovative approach. In short, we have the critical mass and skills of the agency conglomerates coupled with the flexibility of the independents. We’re very happy to have Bauzá & Associates join us.” Added Bauzá, “we are honored to be a part of WPI’s tremendously successful network of independent agencies. As a smaller agency, the added muscle from WPI will help to increase the size of the projects Bauzá & Associates will compete for and expand this agency’s reach to regional, national, and global markets.” Worldwide Partners Inc., which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2013, has more than 20 network-wide regional and international clients, including Wal-Mart Centroamerica, Caterpillar, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Group Santander, MINI, Western Digital, California Tourism, and Novartis.

Dadanco Opens New Facility in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Dadanco, a manufacturer of commercial hydronic-based heating and cooling products, including active chilled beams, induction units, and induction diffusers, announced the grand opening of its Luxton-Reed Center, with an open house to be held on Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Luxton-Reed Center is aptly named after two industry pioneers for heating and cooling technologies: professor Russell Luxton of Australia, the co-founder of Dadanco, and John Reed of Westfield, the founder of several hydronic heating companies, including Sterling Residential & Commercial Hydronics, which are divisions of Mestek Inc., the largest manufacturer of finned-tube baseboard radiation in North America. The Luxton-Reed Center (LRC) is a unique facility focused on research and development and specific high-efficiency equipment testing utilizing a thermal-scenario test chamber which accurately measures air and water flow, temperature, and capacities. The test chamber is highly configurable and can simulate actual real-life application conditions. Alongside the LRC corporate offices are several live-fire training and showcase spaces. Each space meticulously represents an actual real-world installation, including a hotel suite, hospital room, and laboratory. The hotel suite is one of the most technically complex demonstration spaces in the LRC facility, as the room features a thermal wall with glass façade which simulates outside conditions and three different types of hydronic cooling solutions, so guests get to compare and contrast without leaving the room. LRC’s main mechanical room is host to multiple high-efficiency products produced by other Westfield-based Mestek companies, including condensing cast-iron boilers from Advanced Thermal Hydronics, flexible small-duct air distribution, and reverse-cycle chiller systems by SpacePak, direct outside air systems by Applied Air, hydronic fan coils by Airtherm, and integrated control systems by HeatNet. The facility is a fully operational showroom and research center for high-efficiency indoor comfort equipment and integrated control platforms. Every room, including the offices, the classroom/training room, the videoconferencing room, and the kitchen/break room, houses various mediums of high-efficiency air-distribution equipment.

Tina Stevens Joins Adjunct Faculty at GCC

By BusinessWest Staff September 22, 2014

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GREENFIELD — Tina Stevens has joined Greenfield Community College as an adjunct faculty member for the academic year. She will be teaching “Principles of Marketing,” an in-depth course covering the fundamental concepts of marketing, including the hands-on preparation of a marketing plan for a local business.

Stevens is the principal and creative director of Stevens 470 in Westfield, a multi-channel marketing consultancy. With more than 20 years of experience growing the agency and working with a diverse mix of clients, she has real-world experience in developing and directing marketing plans. She focuses her attention on creating successful strategies for clients and executing those solutions throughout today’s marketing channels.

Stevens attended Greenfield Community College and earned an associate degree in graphic design. She received her bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University and also has a master’s degree in advertising design from Syracuse University through its Independent Study Degree Program for working professionals in the creative industry.

Berkshire Healthcare Communities Earn 20 National Awards

By BusinessWest Staff September 22, 2014

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PITTSFIELD — Of the select few long-term-care and senior-living providers in Massachusetts recognized this year by National Research Corp. for exceptional customer and employee satisfaction, more than half of the Massachusetts winners are Berkshire Healthcare communities.

“We are very honored to award these exemplary locations of Berkshire Healthcare for their excellent quality of care, resident experiences, and staff engagement, as recognized by their customers and employees,” said Mary Oakes, vice president of Post-Acute at National Research. “Every day, Berkshire Healthcare is making a difference in the lives of residents and caregivers across all facets of the long-term-care and senior-living spectrum to ensure they are receiving the utmost quality of care. We congratulate Berkshire Healthcare for taking the proactive initiative to measure quality by listening to the feedback of their customers and caregivers.”

Excellence in Action awards are presented by National Research Corp. and recognize long-term-care and senior-living organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence, as demonstrated by overall resident and/or employee satisfaction scores within the top 10% nationally. The awards recognize the organizations’ commitment to continuous quality improvement and efforts to prioritize the needs of residents, families, and nursing-staff employees.

The Excellence in Action awards are presented exclusively to National Research clients who use My InnerView products. Qualifying nursing homes, in addition to assisted-living and independent-living communities, must have completed a customer- or workforce-satisfaction survey in 2013, with a 30% response rate and placement in the top 10% of qualifying facilities in the percentage of respondents rating the facility as “excellent.” This past year, 547 long-term-care organizations nationwide were chosen from about 8,500 participating providers.

Of the 26 winning communities in Massachusetts, 14 are Berkshire Healthcare communities. They include Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Great Barrington, Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield, Kimball Farms Life Care in Lenox, Williamstown Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Williamstown, Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield, and East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center in East Longmeadow forcustomer satisfaction; PineHill Assisted Living at Kimball Farms in Lenox and Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers for employee satisfaction; and Mt. Greylock Extended Care in Pittsfield, Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox, North Adams Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in North Adams, Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility in Bourne, Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds, and Pilgrim Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody for both.

“We are proud that Berkshire Healthcare has been recognized for having some of our nation’s best senior-care communities,” said Debbie Richardson, vice president of Talent Management for Berkshire Healthcare Systems. “We are committed to providing exceptional customer experiences and clinical quality, and these awards show that our efforts are succeeding. Congratulations to the staff throughout our organization for being relentless with their efforts to provide superior care.”

For more information, visit www.berkshirehealthcare.org.

DA-elect Anthony Gulluni to Speak at Wilbraham & Monson Academy

By BusinessWest Staff September 22, 2014

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WILBRAHAM — Newly elected Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni will visit the Wilbraham & Monson Academy campus on Thursday, Sept. 25 and speak during classes and at the weekly all-school meeting at 2:30 p.m.

A 1999 alumnus of the academy, Gulluni was elected the next DA in Hampden County, which is the largest county in Western Mass. The election was held Sept. 9, and he will be sworn in early in January. He earned 44% of the vote in the four-person race and won most of the voting districts in Hampden County, including Wilbraham.

Gulluni started working for long-time Hampden County District Attorney Bill Bennett in 2009. When Mark Mastroianni took over as DA, Gulluni was promoted to assistant DA for the Superior Court, which is the highest trial-court system at the state level. Mastroianni was named a federal judge in June, which created an opening for a new Hampden County DA.

“I’m thankful to Wilbraham & Monson and what it did for me as a young person,” Gulluni said. “It’s a pretty significant part of the foundation. It’s my upbringing and my education that got me to this point, and I’m proud to be an alumnus.”

Noble Hospital Announces Mental-illness Support Group

By BusinessWest Staff September 22, 2014

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WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital announced a new support group for family and friends of people with mental illness. Noble employee Kathy Reed, who will oversee the group, is a trained mental illness group facilitator.

The Family & Friends of M.I. support group will meet on the second Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room A, downstairs across from the Noble Café. The group is free to all and is sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Western Massachusetts Chapter.

“I want to facilitate help and support for friends and family of loved ones with mental illness,” said Reed. “This group will provide a non-judgmental environment for us to discuss concerns, come up with ideas, otherwise support, and listen to each other. Your experiences may help someone else going through the same things.” For more information, contact Reed at (413) 237-1644.

Dr. Robert Roose to Speak on Opiate Addiction, Treatment

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2014

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HOLYOKE — In recognition of National Recovery Month, Dr. Robert Roose, chief medical officer of Addiction Services for the Sisters of Providence Health System, will deliver the keynote presentation at the Human Service Forum Breakfast Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Roose’s presentation, titled “Opiate Addiction: With Crisis Comes Opportunity,” will outline some of the reasons for the local community’s dramatic increase in the misuse of and dependence on opiates, including prescription painkillers and heroin. He will also explain what is known about the nature of addiction and its treatments, discuss the impact on the community, and provide information about ways to collectively work to address the issue.

The Human Service Forum Breakfast Meeting is slated for 8 to 9:45 a.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Roose’s presentation is set to begin at 8:45 a.m.

Roose directs and supervises addiction treatment for patients along the SPHS continuum of care. Previously, he served at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and at the Melrose Wellness Center. The New York State Department of Health’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services named Roose the 2012 Addiction Medicine Physician of the Year. He earned his doctor of medicine and master’s in public health degrees simultaneously at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular physiology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Human Service Forum was founded in 1986 as an association of nonprofit and public agencies as well as individuals providing human services in the Pioneer Valley. The forum was envisioned by its founders to be a vehicle for communicating the important contributions of human services to quality of life in Pioneer Valley communities and for members to network, address problems of mutual concern, and discuss major trends and changes impacting human services.

The cost to attend the event is $25 for members of the Human Service Forum, and $35 for non-members. Register online at www.humanserviceforum.com.

Attain Therapy + Fitness Open for Business in Westfield

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2014

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WESTFIELD — Attain Therapy + Fitness announced the hiring of Michael Fall, who will act as the facility manager and treating physical therapist at the recently acquired facility at 65 Springfield Road in Westfield.

Fall has been practicing orthopedic physical therapy for more than 30 years. He has owned, built, and subsequently sold two private practices in Connecticut. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 1983, a master’s degree in orthopedic physical therapy in 1992, and his Ph.D. in biomechanics from the University of Connecticut in 2001. In 2013, he was accepted into the prestigious Gray Institute, where he completed two 40-week fellowship programs in applied and advanced applied functional science, and earned his fellowship in applied functional science.

Fall joins a team in Westfield consisting of highly trained and experienced physical therapists, physical-therapy assistants, physical-therapy aides, and patient-care representatives.

Massachusetts Jobs Down 5,300 in August

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2014

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BOSTON — According to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show Massachusetts lost 5,300 jobs in August.

Job losses were impacted by temporary employment disruptions in the retail-trade sector. Jobs are estimated at 3,415,200. The August total unemployment rate was up 0.2% to 5.8% from the July rate. The rate is 0.3% below the 6.1% national unemployment rate.

Since August 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 54,300 jobs, with 53,500 jobs added in the private sector. The total unemployment rate for the year is down 1.4% from the August 2013 rate of 7.2%. BLS also revised its July job estimates to a 12,200-job gain from the 13,800-job gain previously reported for the month.

Caring Health Center to Be Named Richard E. Neal Complex

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2014

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SPRINGFIELD — Caring Health Center / Community Health Center (CHC), located at 1049 Main St., will be named the Richard E. Neal Complex at a dedication ceremony to be held on Monday, Sept. 22 at noon.

CHC was just beginning construction on its Main Street location when the building was ravaged by the June 2011 tornado, causing $1.2 million in damages. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal has been instrumental in guiding fund-raising efforts, securing federal appropriations and grants to help CHC complete the project. “Congressman Neal has completely dedicated himself to this cause,” said Tania Barber, president and CEO of Caring Health Center. “This dedication is our way of saying thank you.”

CHC is a Section 330 federally qualified community health center, offering medical and dental service to uninsured and underserved populations. The Main Street location is the only refugee health-assessment site in Western Mass. and the largest in the state. It contains medical, dental, WIC, counseling, behavioral-health and administrative offices, as well as a wellness center and a pharmacy. Caring Health Center also has medical facilities on Sumner Avenue and Boston Road in Springfield.

Bryan Rossano Joins Wingate Healthcare

By BusinessWest Staff September 18, 2014

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NEEDHAM — Wingate Healthcare, a leading provider of healthcare and hospitality for seniors, announced the strengthening of its Western Mass. region with the addition of Bryan Rossano, the company’s new regional director of operations. He brings more than 20 years of experience to Wingate Healthcare’s skilled-nursing facilities.

“We are seeing significant growth at the six facilities in our western region,” said Scott Schuster, founder and president of Wingate Healthcare. “Adding such a seasoned professional to our team will allow us to continue providing the high level of healthcare and hospitality that Wingate is known for.”

Rossano joins Wingate after nearly 20 years as an administrator and regional director for skilled-nursing and rehabilitation facilities. As a licensed administrator, he most recently served as executive director for Kindred at Laurel Lake in Lee, and administrator for Healthbridge Management’s Redstone Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Longmeadow. He worked as an administrator for Genesis Healthcare for 15 years in several of its Western Mass. communities. Rossano holds a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Springfield College.

Noble Hospital’s 50th Anniversary Ball Set for Nov. 1

By BusinessWest Staff September 18, 2014

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WESTFIELD — Noble Hospital’s 50th anniversary Noble Ball will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. More than 800 guests are expected to attend the black-tie event, which will feature live entertainment, silent and live auctions, food, dancing, and more.

Since the first ball, Noble Hospital has used this signature event to raise money for hospital operating funds, building improvements, equipment purchases, and more. The 2013 ball raised $250,000 for the Oncology Unit in order to provide a more comfortable environment for cancer patients and their families. This year’s ball proceeds will be used to enhance Noble’s entrance and reception area to provide updated ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) access. “Our goal is to make Noble easily accessible for all,” said Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Community Development.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the Noble Ball, visit www.noblehospital.org/ball or email [email protected].

Inspired Marketing Relocates to Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff September 18, 2014

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SPRINGFIELD — Inspired Marketing Inc., a full-service marketing agency and event-planning company, continues to grow, and has announced its relocation from the suburbs to 20 Maple St. in Springfield. This move brings the company into a larger space in the heart of the city, allowing it to be closer to a few current clients, including the Springfield Business Improvement District, Springfield Museums, Maple High/Six Corners neighborhood, Square One, and the future home of MGM Springfield.

“As a homeowner in the city, I have a soft spot for Springfield,” said Jill Monson-Bishop, chief inspiration officer. “I believe we are on the brink of greatness. I have confidence that the more young professional foot traffic we see in downtown, the quicker the city will thrive. Bringing my company downtown was a natural fit; now my team and I can walk outside for lunch or visit with a colleague in Court Square. We are thrilled to be back in Springfield!”

Inspired Marketing is a full-service marketing and event-planning company started in 2011 by Monson-Bishop. It draws on marketing knowledge, resources, and local networks to help create bold solutions to reach clients’ goals. In addition, the firm is a leader in event planning, turning visions into reality for both large and small events. For more information, visit www.inspiredmarketing.biz.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Introduces Class of 2015

By BusinessWest Staff September 18, 2014

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HOLYOKE — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) officially kicked off its 2015 program year and introduced the Class of 2015, a group of emerging and established regional leaders, at a reception at the Wistariahurst Museum. The culturally and geographically diverse class of 32 men and women represent nonprofit, private, educational, and public organizations from Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties.

“The LPV Class of 2015 represents the best and brightest of our region,” said Leadership Pioneer Valley Executive Director Lora Wondolowski. “They bring a wide variety of experiences and skills to bear while all of them are committed to deepening their community involvement. With LPV in their toolboxes, they will go far.”

Leadership Pioneer Valley is addressing the critical need to build a diverse network of leaders who aspire to work together across traditional barriers to strengthen the region. The members of the new class are taking part in a 10-month program of experiential learning that will take place at locations up and down the Valley. The regional curriculum is specifically designed to help the participants refine their leadership skills, broaden connections, and develop a greater commitment to community trusteeship and cultural competency.

Last January, Class of 2014 member Isabel Serrazina passed away suddenly. To honor her memory and leadership, fellow class members, alumni, and the board created the Serrazina Scholarship Fund to enable potential participants to attend LPV. The first-ever Serrazina Scholarship was awarded to TracyLee Boutilier, an advocate for affordable housing in Amherst, who embodies Serrazina’s longtime work on housing and low-income family issues.

“Leadership Pioneer Valley is actively cultivating an important resource in the Valley: compassionate and communicative leaders who want to make our Valley a more accessible and viable home for all who seek it,” said Kelsey Flynn of MassMutual, a Class of 2014 member. “This is your opportunity to cultivate yourself and make the most of this experience.”

The Class of 2015 members are:
• Nathan Bazinet, Sisters of Providence Health System
• TracyLee Boutilier, community activist
• Nunzio Bruno, Disruptive Strategy Co.
• Caitlin Byrnes, Smith & Wesson
• Linnette Camacho, Springfield Public Schools
• Angelica Castro, Mount Holyoke College
• Demetrice Dawkins, MassMutual Financial Group
• Hayley Dunn, Western Mass. Electric Co.
• Patricia Gagnon, Baystate Health
• Dana Gillette, Connecticut River Watershed Council
• Nickolaus Haenchen, YMCA of Greater Springfield
• Patricia Hentz, Smith College
• Matthew Judd, Hampden Bank
• Matthew Leger-Small, Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• Caitlin Maloney, YMCA of Greater Springfield
• Terry Maxey, MLK Jr. Family Services
• Pamela McCarthy, Big Y Foods Inc.
• Kerry McGuirl, Springfield Public Library
• Terra Missildine, Beloved Earth
• Ronald Molina-Brantley, City of Springfield
• Lori Murphy, Partners for a Healthier Community
• Kimberly O’Connor, United Way of Pioneer Valley
• Jenny Papageorge, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
• Ashlee Picard Flores, Hampden Bank
• Maria Puppolo, City of Springfield
• Angie Rios, MassMutual
• Drew Sadowsky, Williams Distributing
• LyLy Salisbury, MassMutual
• Teresa Spaziani, Children’s Study Home
• Jennifer Turner, Delta Group
• Kathy Wicks, Partners for a Healthier Community
• Jeremy Winstead, Haydenville Woodworking and Design

John Collins to Lead VA Central Western Mass. Healthcare System

By BusinessWest Staff September 17, 2014

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LEEDS — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the appointment of John Collins as the new director of VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds. Collins will oversee a comprehensive healthcare system classified as a Complexity Level 3 facility that provides care to approximately 25,000 veterans throughout Central and Western Mass., with an operating budget of more than $140 million.

“We are pleased to appoint Mr. Collins as the new director of VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System,” said Dr. Michael Mayo-Smith, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) director. “His sound leadership qualities and proven experience will be valuable assets for the facility, the employees and volunteers, and for the veterans we are honored to serve.”

Collins has more than 30 years of healthcare experience in the U.S. Army, holding progressive leadership positions including chief operating officer, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany; commander, Winn Army Community Hospital, Fort Stewart, Ga.; brigade commander, 62nd Medical Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and, most recently, commander, Europe Regional Medical Command, Sembach, Germany.

Collins was awarded a master’s degree in health care administration from Baylor University, a master’s degree in education from the University of Oklahoma, and a master’s degree in national resource management from National Defense University, where he was the distinguished graduate. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and a member of the ACHE Army Regents Advisory Council.

BMLH to Host Tag Sale and Electronic Recycling Day Oct. 17

By BusinessWest Staff September 17, 2014

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WARE — Recent building renovations and office upgrades at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital have resulted in a quantity of used chairs, tables, desks, file cabinets, and other office equipment. As a result, a tag sale will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building, off Marjorie Street.

“Our tag sale is a way of recycling items that we are no longer planning to use,” said Lisa Beaudry, director of Patient Care Services. “Recycling conserves resources and helps to prevent pollution. Baystate Health is already recycling as much material produced at its facilities as it safely can.”

Combined with the tag sale, the hospital will also sponsor a community-wide recycling event. Old and/or non-working electrical devices such as radios, air-conditioning units, toasters, phones, light fixtures, etc. will be collected at no cost, with the exception of TVs and CRTs, for which there will be an $8 fee. The community recycling event will also take place in the parking lot near the back of the Medical Office Building. All items collected will be trucked away to a recycling center shortly after the event.

The tag sale and recycling event will be held rain or shine. All proceeds will benefit community-benefit programs sponsored by the hospital. For more information, contact Ryan Moore, manager of Engineering, at (413) 967-2140.

Dr. Thomas Wadzinski Joins Fairview Pediatrics

By BusinessWest Staff September 17, 2014

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CHICOPEE — Dr. Thomas Wadzinski has joined Dr. James Bell, Dr. Amy Pelletier, Dr. Hanna Awkal, and nurse practitioner Mary Andaloro on the provider staff at Fairview Pediatrics. Board-certified in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology, Wadzinski will be able to provide both primary-care and pediatric-endocrinology services to his patients.

“We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Wadzinski is joining us,” said Bell, owner and medical director at Fairview Pediatrics, “as it allows us to not only improve our primary-care availability to our patients, but to expand our services to any child in the area in need of an endocrinologist. This is the beginning of an exciting new direction for our practice, as this is the first time that we have offered specialist services.”

Wadzinski earned both his medical degree and his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences from UMass Medical School in Worcester, and completed his pediatric residency at Baystate Medical Center. He recently completed a pediatric-endocrinology fellowship at Baystate Medical Center, including service as an adjunct research assistant professor at UMass Amherst. His fellowship involved research in endocrine disruptors, community-outreach activities with local school nurses, and a quality-improvement project aimed at improving follow-up care for high-risk diabetics.

A member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Endocrine Society, and an associate member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, Wadzinski has also authored several articles and abstracts in the fields of endocrinology and cell biology. He is skilled in diagnostic procedures and treatments available for children with endocrine disorders, including short stature, early pubertal development, thyroid hormone abnormalities, and adrenal insufficiency. He will not be seeing patients who have diabetes mellitus at this time.

He is accepting new patients as both a pediatric primary-care physician and as a pediatric-endocrinology specialist at Fairview Pediatrics, located at 1176 Memorial Dr. in Chicopee. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (413) 593-1333.

Blessing of the Animals Slated for Oct. 1 at Mercy Medical Center

By BusinessWest Staff September 17, 2014

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SPRINGFIELD — Handlers and owners of dogs, cats, birds, and other pets, as well as service and farm animals, are invited to bring their animals to Mercy Medical Center for the annual Blessing of the Animals service on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The event is set for 2 to 5 p.m. under the covered area outside of Patient Registration at Mercy Medical Center. The Blessing of the Animals is sponsored by the Spiritual Care Department at Mercy Medical Center. All animals are invited, but they must be properly restrained.

“We mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in October, and his profound love for all types of animals is widely known,” said Sr. Madeleine Joy. “The Blessing of the Animals is meant to give individuals with animals a chance to reflect on the positive connection they have to our physical and emotional health.”

Webber & Grinnell Inducted into Circle of Excellence

By BusinessWest Staff September 17, 2014

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NORTHAMPTON — Webber and Grinnell Insurance Agency has been inducted into the Plymouth Rock Assurance and Bunker Hill Insurance 2014 Circle of Excellence, recognizing outstanding professionalism, financial performance, and commitment to customer service by independent insurance agents during 2013. Selected from a pool of more than 400 independent agents across Massachusetts, Webber & Grinnell was one of 25 agents to receive this honor.

“The Circle of Excellence is our premiere recognition and rewards program reserved for our top independent agents,” said Chris Olie, president of Plymouth Rock Assurance and chairman of Bunker Hill Insurance. “These agents are key parts of Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill’s success. They have each worked hard to build their businesses while also providing excellent service and trusting advice to their customers.”

Webber & Grinnell is one of the largest insurance agencies in Western Mass. The agency currently serves more than 5,000 automobile and homeowner policyholders, and insures nearly 900 businesses throughout the region. “As an independent agent, our goal is to provide expert service tailored to the specific needs of each client we serve,” said Bill Grinnell, president of Webber & Grinnell. “It’s always rewarding to be recognized for our hard work and dedication, and we’re grateful to receive this honor from Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill.”

Plymouth Rock and Bunker Hill are leading automobile- and home-insurance carriers serving Massachusetts. As a member of the Circle of Excellence, Webber & Grinnell will receive marketing support funds, education and training, and other initiatives designed to promote sustained success. The agency will be honored at a fall retreat.

For more information about Webber & Grinnell Insurance Agency, visit www.webberandgrinnell.com.

Hunting for a Cure 5K Run/Walk Slated for Oct. 18

By BusinessWest Staff September 16, 2014

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HOLYOKE — The Hunting for a Cure 5K Run/Walk, to benefit the fight against Huntington’s disease, will take place at the Holyoke Lodge of Elks on Saturday, Oct. 18. The course stretches 3.1 miles around Ashley Reservoir. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start for all runners and walkers. Plan to stick around afterward for food provided by Hamel’s Catering and Meeting House, as well as live music from the Franny-O Show, raffles, and more.

Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited, progressively degenerative brain disorder that results in the loss of both mental faculties and physical control. Presently, there is no effective treatment or cure. Each child of a parent with HD has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene. All proceeds for the event will go directly to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.

To register, visit www.active.com and search for ‘Hunting for a Cure.’ For more information, contact Jennifer Gilburg at (413) 335-4687.

Steve Corbin to Head Up Employee Benefits Division at Ross Insurance

By BusinessWest Staff September 16, 2014

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HOLYOKE — Ross Insurance Agency has tapped Steve Corbin, a 14-year veteran of the health-insurance industry, to head up its Employee Benefits Division.

He spent the last seven years as an account executive for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, servicing large group and municipal clients. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Aetna, where he specialized in smaller groups with 50 to 150 employees. He will be overseeing a growing Employee Benefits Division at Ross Insurance. His diverse knowledge as it relates to employee benefits has been an immediate asset to the agency.

Corbin is an active member in his community, where he coaches multiple youth sports teams and has participated in myriad volunteer opportunities. He is currently enrolled in Leadership Holyoke so he can better serve the city and its surrounding communities.

March of Dimes Names HMC’s Megan Mayo Nurse of the Year

By BusinessWest Staff September 16, 2014

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HOLYOKE — The March of Dimes Massachusetts Chapter and Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) have announced that Megan Mayo has been named the 2014 Nurse of the Year by the March of Dimes in the category of Labor and Delivery. This is the second consecutive year a Holyoke Medical Center nurse has received this elite distinction. The award was presented during a ceremony in Boston on Sept. 4.

“I was so surprised to win. There were nurses from all over the state,” said Mayo. “I am proud to serve the women and families of my community and honored to be given this award. I have spent my entire nursing career at HMC and can’t imagine being anywhere else.” Mayo will be honored at a reception at Holyoke Medical Center on Thursday, Sept. 25 in the hospital’s main lobby.

The awards program is a statewide event that recognizes exceptional nurses, creates awareness of professional excellence, and promotes the future of the nursing profession, while helping to advance the mission of the March of Dimes. The Nurse of the Year selection committee reviewed applications in the categories of Advanced Practice, Community Health, Public Health, Education, Neonatal, Nurse Researcher, Administration, Pediatric, Family Medicine, Women’s Health, Student Nurse, Maternal/Newborn, Labor and Delivery, and Anti-partum. More than 75 finalists emerged, and 17 were chosen to receive top honors.

Elms College MBA Program Offers Forensic Accounting Certificate

By BusinessWest Staff September 16, 2014

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CHICOPEE — The MBA Program at Elms College is offering an advanced graduate-studies certificate program in forensic accounting to prepare accounting professionals, auditors, and law-enforcement personnel who may support litigation teams on cases related to economic fraud.

Forensic accounting is a specialized field of financial detective work that assists law enforcement in the investigation of white-collar crime. It is one of the fastest-growing areas of accounting, according to a report by industry analyst IBISWorld. This type of complex accounting examination expands far beyond a typical audit and demands a specialized skill set in forensic-accounting expertise.

Consisting of five courses, the Elms College MBA program in forensic accounting combines accounting knowledge with auditing and investigative skills to view the reality of the whole business situation. This graduate certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, with a minimum of two years exposure to accounting practices. The program provides an understanding of what forensic accounting and fraud examination are and the role an accountant plays in these examinations; how to use information technology to uncover fraud; and how to conduct, manage, and document a forensic engagement. The program is taught by industry executives on the front lines of managing forensic engagements.

“If you already have an accounting MBA, only four courses are needed to complete the certificate,” said Kimberly Kenney-Rockwal, director of MBA Programs at Elms. Also, completion of the introductory course “Principles of Forensic Accounting” may be applied toward an Elms MBA. For more information, visit www.elms.edu/mbaforensic.

Wingate at East Longmeadow Receives National Quality Award

By BusinessWest Staff September 15, 2014

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EAST LONGMEADOW — Wingate at East Longmeadow, a skilled-nursing and rehabilitation center, has been recognized as a 2014 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care.

Only four skilled-nursing facilities in the Commonwealth received the Bronze recognition his year. The award is the first of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award program, presented by the American Health Care Assoc. and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The program honors centers across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

“I applaud Wingate at East Longmeadow for its commitment to delivering quality care,” said Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “This award represents the dedication they have given to improve quality in the long-term and post-acute care profession.”

Implemented by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. The program assists providers of long-term and post-acute care services in achieving their performance excellence goals.

Owned by Wingate Healthcare, Wingate at East Longmeadow is a 135-bed skilled-nursing facility that provides both short- and long-term care following an injury or illness. The community provides a wide range of post-acute care and rehabilitation services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, and physical therapy, and is known for its unique ‘pavilion suites,’ which provide post-acute care in a luxurious, hotel-like setting. Next month, Wingate at East Longmeadow will open a ventilator-care program, providing one of the only non-hospital options available in the region. The community is one of six skilled-nursing facilities in Western Mass. that are owned by Wingate Healthcare.

“We are thrilled to receive this award,” said Jeff Heinze, administrator of Wingate at East Longmeadow. “From nursing to maintenance, our team works incredibly hard to ensure that our residents receive the absolute best care in the best possible environment, and to have this commitment recognized nationally is a great honor.”

The award will be presented to Wingate at East Longmeadow during AHCA/NCAL’s 65th annual Convention and Exposition on Oct. 5-8 in Washington, D.C.

Royal LLP Launches New Website

By BusinessWest Staff September 15, 2014

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NORTHAMPTON — Royal LLP, the woman-owned, boutique, management-side labor and employment law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.royalllp.com, boasting a fresh look and user-friendly navigation, and updated with the latest information about the firm’s services.

“We hope that you will enjoy browsing our new site and that it will be yet another tool to help keep your business informed of important information in a timely manner,” said Amy Royal, founding partner.

Holyoke Medical Center to Hold Hearing-aid Program

By BusinessWest Staff September 15, 2014

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center will present “What Everyone Should Know Before Buying a Hearing Aid” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the Fran Como Conference Room of the main hospital.

The purchase of a hearing aid can significantly improve one’s life, but what should a potential user know before making the investment? Join HMC Speech and Hearing Manager Janice Walker as she talks about preparing for the purchase of a hearing aid. Many things should be considered before purchase, such as what type of situations pose hearing difficulty, how active one’s lifestyle is, and what technologies the individual already uses, such as a smartphone or tablet. Walker will also discuss the cost associated with the purchase of hearing aids and consumer laws, including 30-day trial periods, return policies, warranties, and insurance coverage.

Pre-registration for this program is suggested. For further information or to pre-register, call the Holyoke Medical Center Health Promotion Line at (413) 534-2789.

Food for Thought Program to Address Opioid Epidemic

By BusinessWest Staff September 15, 2014

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NORTHAMPTON — The Healthcare News has announced the next installment of Food for Thought, a monthly lecture series designed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. The next Food for Thought event will take place on Friday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at CleanSlate’s corporate office at 1 Roundhouse Plaza, Northampton.

Dr. Amanda Wilson, CleanSlate’s president and CEO, will discuss strategies to combat what has been described as an opioid-abuse epidemic in the Commonwealth. All Massachusetts physicians and NP/PAs are invited to this forum. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available, and attendees will participate in small-group discussions. Learn about CleanSlate’s unique, proven treatment plans and how to become a part of this program. Connect with current physicians employed at CleanSlate, and learn about XDEA certification and the merits of Suboxone and Vivitrol.

RSVP by Friday, Oct. 3 by contacting Melissa Hallock (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or [email protected].

Bauzá & Associates Joins Worldwide Partners

By BusinessWest Staff September 12, 2014

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Worldwide Partners Inc. (WPI) has added another partner to the world’s 8th-largest full-service ad-agency network and the world’s largest network of independent ad agencies, according to Al Moffatt, president and CEO of Worldwide Partners, headquartered in Denver.

Bauzá & Associates, headquartered in Enfield, Conn., specializes in multicultural marketing and is headed by principal and CEO Héctor Bauzá. Founded in 2003, the agency became an LLC in Massachusetts in 2005 and has a roster of clients including the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center of Dorchester, and the Connecticut Lottery.

“What makes us attractive to clients worldwide is that we’re comprised of innovative, progressive agencies across a full range of disciplines and industries,” Moffatt said. “We’re a collaborative, bottom-up network whereby the partner agencies own us rather than us owning them. We provide the resources and the global outreach to help our partners achieve greater profits and revenue while the partner agencies work together to build each other’s business and service clients locally, regionally, and internationally. We’re an efficient, international network that is built to succeed in today’s highly competitive and fragmented marketing environment. Each partner is hand-selected for its progressive and innovative approach. In short, we have the critical mass and skills of the agency conglomerates coupled with the flexibility of the independents. We’re very happy to have Bauzá & Associates join us.”

Added Bauzá, “we are honored to be a part of WPI’s tremendously successful network of independent agencies. As a smaller agency, the added muscle from WPI will help to increase the size of the projects Bauzá & Associates will compete for and expand this agency’s reach to regional, national, and global markets.”

Worldwide Partners Inc., which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2013, has more than 20 network-wide regional and international clients, including Wal-Mart Centroamerica, Caterpillar, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Group Santander, MINI, Western Digital, California Tourism, and Novartis. Partner firms have over 4,000 employees and have expertise in more than 90 product and service categories.

Maria Burke Named Associate Director of JERICHO

By BusinessWest Staff September 12, 2014

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HOLYOKE — JERICHO, the Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults, has announced the appointment of Maria Burke as associate director. JERICHO is well-known for its programs and services, begun by Fr. Robert Wagner and continued by Sr. Joan Magnani, emphasizing inclusion for all people with disabilities in Western Mass. over the past 44 years.

“I am delighted that Maria has been named associate director,” said Magnani. “Working with her allows us to move forward with new strategic-planning efforts focused on how we can best serve the families and individuals living with disabilities, as well as the professional agencies and staff who care for these people in Western Mass.”

Burke brings expertise in many areas of nonprofit management and a substantial fund-raising history in the region, as well as a strong personal focus on the needs and challenges facing many families and individuals living with disabilities.

In the coming years, JERICHO will expand services to parents and family members. It will provide assistance in understanding the services that are available throughout the region and the state, and help connect the private and public sectors, so that all are able to successfully navigate the many stages of life and achieve full integration. JERICHO will continue its mission of breaking down barriers for all. Religious services and education will remain a core provision, and the organization will always welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds.

“This is a very exciting time for JERICHO, having someone with Maria’s leadership qualities to guide JERICHO’s mission and who has vast experiential knowledge to assist all who we serve throughout the region,” said Michael Sullivan, JERICHO board president.

Added Burke, “I look forward to continuing this important work, as well as expanding our reach with new partnerships, training, and networking opportunities to serve the many families who face difficulties and challenges. It will be wonderful to include new people and provide services that make life at least a bit easier for all families and providers serving the disabled.”

Holyoke Mall Announces ‘Magical Night of Giving’ Fund-raiser

By BusinessWest Staff September 12, 2014

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will be hosting its ninth annual “Magical Night of Giving” event to help local nonprofit groups and schools raise funds for their organizations. The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 6 to 9:30 p.m., with the orientation and ticket-distribution session held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. The orientation will be held at Holyoke Mall’s Guest Services Center, located on the lower level in Sears Court.

The “Magical Night of Giving” is a simple and effective way for nonprofit groups and schools to raise funds for their organization. Holyoke Mall at Ingleside covers all overhead expenses, and the charity keeps 100% of each $5 admission ticket sold. The event works as follows:

• Holyoke Mall at Ingleside will print admission tickets. These tickets will be available for nonprofit groups to pick up and sell beginning Sept. 24.

• Prior to November’s event, organizations will sell these admission tickets for $5 each and keep all money earned from the sale of these tickets.

• For anyone not purchasing tickets in advance, admission tickets will also be sold the evening of the event at all mall entrances by some of the participating organizations.

• Participating Holyoke Mall at Ingleside retailers will offer special discounts that are exclusive to the “Magical Night of Giving.” The ticket is the only means to receive these special discounts between 6 and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.

• Admission tickets sold also act as a raffle ticket. Prizes will be awarded, including a $1,000 Holyoke Mall gift card. The raffle drawing will begin at 8:30 p.m. the evening of the event.

• MIX 93.1 and KIX 100.9 will once again sponsor this year’s event. Santa and Dan Kane’s Rising Stars will be part of the festivities as well.

Said Holyoke Mall General Manager Bill Rogalski, “this event helps to raise approximately $50,000 each year between the various organizations involved. Holyoke Mall is providing the tools for the groups to hold their own fund-raiser. It’s a simple way for nonprofit groups and area schools to raise much-needed funding for their organizations.”

To reserve tickets for pickup on Sept. 24, contact Simone Enright at (413) 536-1441 or [email protected] by Friday, Sept. 19. Anyone unable to pick up tickets on Sept. 24 may make arrangements with Enright to pick them up at a later date. Call Holyoke Mall’s Marketing department at (413) 536-1441 with any questions.

CDH to Host Oct. 2 Lecture on Stroke Prevention, Treatment

By BusinessWest Staff September 12, 2014

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NORTHAMPTON — Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings blood and oxygen to the brain gets blocked or ruptures. When this happens, brain cells don’t get the blood they need, and deprived of oxygen, nerve cells can stop working and die within minutes.

In “Stroke Prevention and Treatment,” a Cooley Dickinson/Massachusetts General Hospital lecture, stroke neurologist Dr. Scott Silverman will discuss ways to reduce the risk of stroke and how to recognize stroke warning signs. He will also discuss treatments for stroke. Community members are invited to attend the lecture on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Dakin Conference Room at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Silverman is an instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and an assistant in neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he works on the stroke service. He received his undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Bowdoin College, and received his medical degree and completed his neurology residency at UMass Medical School. He then completed a fellowship in vascular and critical-care neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Silverman is board-certified in neurology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care, and is director of Outpatient Stroke Services at Mass General. He has a strong interest in medical education and is currently the director of the Partners Vascular Neurology Fellowship. Silverman’s research and clinical interests are in ischemic stroke, specifically intracranial atherosclerotic disease and stroke in the young.

Also participating in the lecture will be Dr. Tor Krogius, an emergency department physician at Cooley Dickinson and medical director of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Stroke Program, as well as the telemedicine programs for stroke, neurology, and burn. He earned his medical degree at McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his internship and residency training at Baystate Medical Center.