Month: May 2015

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Entrepreneurial Spirit

From top to bottom: Laura Whiteley, a Holyoke Community College student, took first place at the elevator-pitch competition at the annual awards ceremony and banquet for the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. She pitched the Scorpion, a small wallet with the ability to protect itself with thumbprint recognition and tracking capabilities. The evening also honored 75 area college students for launching businesses or well-developed business concepts, such as UMass Amherst student Erun Fernando with U-Pro Test Prep, and Amherst College students Sarah Jordan, Meghan McDonough, and Khalil Flemming with Pioneer Creative Filmmaking; Grinspoon (third from left) recognizes the work of Bay Path University student entrepreneurs and their adviser; Lauren Way (second from right), with Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards; Aaron St. John, CEO of HitPoint Studios, delivered the night’s keynote address.

Court Dockets

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
Christian Antunes v. City of Greenfield
Allegation: Plaintiff’s home was flooded with sewage backflow when town employees attempted to repair a main sewer line: $48,179
Filed: 3/11/15

Multimedia Center Inc. v. Lange Chiropractic Inc. and Kimberly Lange
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory note: $58,000
Filed: 2/25/15

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Cosale Inc. v. NiSource Inc. and Baystate Gas Co. d/b/a Columbia Gas of MA
Allegation: Employees of Columbia negligently ruptured a pipe causing a massive explosion, property damage, and lost revenue: $301,066.59
Filed: 3/13/15

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Jordan Quitero v. Boston Road Auto Mall and Platte River Insurance Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract and odometer fraud: $12,650
Filed: 3/25/15

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Security Credit Services, LLC v. Silks Auto Service Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on business credit account: $58,063.19
Filed: 3/20/15

Tamaro Ako-Brew v. Graham’s Package Store Inc. and 1655 Main St., LLC
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing slip and fall: $1,634
Filed: 3/19/15

Agenda

Agenda Departments

‘Victorian Opulence’ Exhibit
Through April 2016: On April 7, the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History unveiled a new exhibit titled “Victorian Opulence: Springfield’s Industrial Elite.” The exhibit, which runs through April 10, 2016, features a representative selection of the kinds of luxury and everyday items that would be found in the typical upper-class Victorian homes, while also exploring the lives and values of many of these prominent families. Using beautifully ornate objects from the Springfield Museums’ own collections, this exhibit provides a window into the lives of America’s privileged classes both at home and at play during the Victorian era. Some of the fine clothing and personal items, like elegant men’s pocket watches and ladies’ jewelry and hair combs, will be familiar to fans of Downton Abbey. Objects like grandfather clocks and gentleman’s ceremonial items exhibit a level of craftsmanship no longer evident today. The items on view tell many stories about their owners, the time and place in which they lived, and the level of wealth that allowed them to possess such luxury items. The exhibit covers the period between 1840 and 1900, a time when Springfield was a powerhouse of innovation and industry. Wealthy industrialists like Everett Barney, the inventor of the clamp-on ice skate, and railroad president and Congressman Chester Chapin displayed their success through their philanthropic pursuits and by making their homes into showpieces for their newfound wealth. The spirit of philanthropy shown by individuals like James Rumrill and George Walter Vincent Smith helped create some of Springfield’s most venerable institutions, including Forest Park and the Springfield Museums themselves.

Speed-networking Breakfast
May 6: The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s (ACCGS) will hold its monthly Business@Breakfast with a speed-networking theme from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by United Personnel, the breakfast will provide attendees with a quick and entertaining opportunity to introduce themselves and pitch their company to other attendees. The core concept in speed networking is the ‘elevator speech,’ a short summary of an individual, business, organization, product, or service — a summary that a person could deliver in the time span of a short elevator ride. Attendees will be divided into two groups, seated across from each other. Each group member will have 60 seconds to give his or her elevator speech to the person seated directly across. Once each member has given their elevator speech, they will change seats, and the process will begin again with a new partner. This round-robin format of networking will continue until the event is over. The event will begin with networking and breakfast at 7:15 a.m. To accommodate the event, breakfast will not be served after 7:45 a.m., and no admittance will be allowed after 7:55 a.m. Reservations are $20 for members or $35 for general admission. Reservations must be made online and in advance at www.myonlinechamber.com or by e-mailing Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected].

‘Life’s Impressions’ Exhibit
May 9-17: The Springfield Museums will host a community art show featuring creations by local students in grades 5 through 12. “Life’s Impressions” will be on view in the Special Exhibit Gallery of the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The show is free with general admission. The exhibition is funded, in part, by the Michele and Donald D’Amour Fund, established in 2008 to bring world-class art exhibitions to the museum. The 36 featured works include drawings and paintings that were selected by museum staff from more than 65 entries from the following schools: Belchertown High School, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Hatfield Elementary School, Longmeadow High School, Northampton High School, PV Chinese Immersion Charter School, Springfield Conservatory of the Arts, Springfield Central High School, West Springfield High School, and Westfield High School. In addition to the privilege of having their art displayed at a prestigious museum, the winning students will also receive free enrollment in one of the summer art courses offered through the Museum School. The opening of “Life’s Impressions” will be celebrated with a reception in Blake Court of the D’Amour Museum on May 9 at 2 p.m.

EASTEC
May 12-14: With manufacturing a driving force of economic growth in the Northeast, as well as across the U.S., more than 12,000 business owners, engineers, designers, production managers, and purchasing executives will gather at EASTEC, the East Coast’s premier manufacturing event. Produced by SME, the biennial event takes place at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield and features more than 650 exhibitors and three days of complimentary educational sessions. In its 34th year, the event showcases the latest manufacturing technologies from additive manufacturing/3D printing to waterjet cutting, and provides access to industry experts sharing insights on how to foster innovation, increase productivity, and improve profits. This year, attendees will also get to see more than 300 new products being highlighted at the show. “Since 1790, when the first cotton mill was founded in Rhode Island, New England has been a leader in our country’s quest to capitalize on American innovation and passion for making things,” said Kimberly Farrugia, senior event manager for SME. “EASTEC is committed to keeping New England manufacturers competitive by bringing the human ingenuity needed and manufacturing brilliance demanded together in a face-to-face environment.” At EASTEC, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with resources, research and purchase the latest technologies, and discover ways to improve productivity and increase profits. Meanwhile, the complimentary educational sessions will address trending topics such as automation innovations and Lean creativity, along with other major advancements in manufacturing. New features in 2015 will include keynote presentations from Carl Palme, applications product manager, Rethink Robotics; and Jason Prater, vice president of Development, Plex Systems, that will help with solving complex issues that U.S. manufacturers face today. EASTEC also will highlight the Bright Minds Program, designed to educate the next-generation workforce on the advancements in manufacturing that make it an exciting and rewarding career path. Winners of the Bright Minds Dream It! Do It! Student Challenge will be recognized at a special program during the three-day event. EASTEC is recommended for professionals in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, commercial machinery, electronics, fabricating, and plastics. The event is nearly sold out, so SME encourages companies to reserve exhibit space before it’s too late. To learn more about EASTEC, view full conference and exhibit details, or register, visit easteconline.com.

Tailgate Party
May 13: The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) will hold a tailgate party at its last After 5 of its 2014-15 season, at the Residence Inn, 500 Memorial Ave., Chicopee, sponsored by Get Set Marketing. The After 5 will create a tailgating atmosphere with food trucks serving tailgating cuisine, parking-lot games such as cornhole and ladder toss, networking around outdoor firepits, and more. Reservations for the After 5 are $5 for members and $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com or by e-mailing Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected].

Striving and Driving Golf Tournament at GCC
May 18: In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the event, area residents and businesses are invited to participate in the Striving and Driving for GCC Scholars Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Greenfield. The tournament is an opportunity to enjoy golf while helping students attend Greenfield Community College. The tournament is an anchor fund-raising activity of the GCC Foundation 2015 Annual Campaign, “Investing in Students, Creating a Future.” “Striving and Driving is a win-win day for all,” said GCC President Bob Pura. “Golfers enjoy a day out on the course early in the season. People are just happy to be out after winter’s hibernation. The best part of the day comes when we all hear just how much has been raised for scholarships. You can feel the community’s goodwill and heart in that moment. It really is a wonderful day for the golfers, the community, the college, and especially the students.” Funds raised by the tournament go toward unrestricted scholarship funds for GCC students. Striving and Driving has raised $398,861 for scholarships since the tournament began. Lead sponsored by Cohn & Co. and Greenfield Savings Bank, and co-chaired by Terry Boyce and Princy Stotz, the tournament will include lunch, dinner, and prizes and awards. The field is limited to the first 144 players. Players may register either as individuals to be placed in foursomes by the tournament organizers, or as teams of four. The cost is $115 per player. “Striving and Driving combines the fun of playing golf with raising funds for scholarships for students in high need,” said tournament co-chair Terry Boyce, who teaches psychology at GCC. “I know that many GCC students depend on scholarship assistance to be able to attend college, just like I did when I studied at a community college in New York. I’m a first-generation college graduate, and scholarships made it possible for me to go to college. I’m glad that I can help others have the same opportunity that I did.” To register for the Striving and Driving Golf Tournament or for information about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.gcc.mass.edu/golf or call (413) 775-1470.

40 Under Forty
June 18: The ninth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House the evening of June 18. The event honors the region’s most accomplished and civic-minded professionals under age 40, and this year’s class was profiled in the April 20 issue. This year’s winners represent virtually every sector of the economy — from financial services to manufacturing; retail to healthcare; technology to nonprofit management; education to law. They also show the seemingly innumerable ways people can give back to the community. This year’s event will feature a new award — the Continued Excellence Award, presented to the previous honoree who has most impressively built upon their track record of excellence. Always one of the most anticipated events and best networking opportunities on the calendar, the gala will feature lavish food stations, entertainment, and the introduction of this year’s class. Tickets cost $65 each, with tables of 10 still available. Tickets can be ordered by calling (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or by visiting HERE. The 40 Under Forty program and gala are sponsored this year by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), Paragus Strategic IT (presenting sponsor), Fathers & Sons, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Moriarty & Primack, and United Bank.

Valley Fest
Aug. 29: White Lion Brewing Co. announced that it will host its inaugural beer festival, called Valley Fest, at Court Square in downtown Springfield. MGM Springfield will be the presenting sponsor. The festival is poised to be White Lion’s signature annual event, introducing the young brand to craft-beer enthusiasts throughout New England and beyond. White Lion Brewing Co., the city of Springfield’s only brewery, launched in October 2014. Founder Ray Berry and brewmaster Mike Yates have released three selections under the White Lion brand and have been busy promoting their efforts in venues all over Massachusetts and other New England states. “Valley Fest will have the best of the best local, regional, and national beer and hard cider brands,” Berry said. “Even in our inaugural year, Valley Fest will be the largest one-day beer festival in Western Massachusetts. We expect to draw up to 2,000 enthusiasts from throughout New England. We are very excited to showcase the fourth-largest city in New England and all of its amenities.” Berry anticipates that more than 50 breweries and many local food vendors will converge on Court Square for two sessions. Enthusiasts will have an opportunity to sample more than 100 varieties of beer and hard cider alongside pairing selections by local chefs. Michael Mathis, MGM Springfield president, said his company “is excited to take the lead in sponsoring the inaugural Valley Fest. The local entrepreneurial spirit of White Lion Brewing, coupled with the historic Court Square setting, is a winning combination to start a new Springfield tradition. We look forward to Aug. 29.” A number of sponsors have already committed to the event, including MassMutual Financial Group, the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, the Dennis Group, Springfield Sheraton Monarch Place, Paragus Strategic IT, Williams Distributing, and the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID). “We are honored to sponsor Valley Fest and look forward to it being an annual event that shares in the facilitation of growth within the downtown community,” said Chris Russell, executive director of the Springfield BID. Visit www.valleybrewfest.com for event details, ongoing updates, and sponsorship opportunities. A portion of Valley Fest proceeds will support several local charities.

Western Mass.Business Expo
Nov. 4: Comcast Business will present the fifth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News in partnership with Go Graphix and Rider Productions. The business-to-business show will feature more than 100 booths, seminars and Show Floor Theater presentations, breakfast and lunch programs, and a day-capping Expo Social. Details about specific events, programs, and featured speakers will be printed in future issues of BusinessWest. Current sponsors include MGM Springfield, Expo Social sponsor; the Isenberg School of Business at UMass Amherst, education sponsor; DIF Design, silver sponsor; and 94.7 WMAS, media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booths prices start at $750. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

Chamber Corners Departments

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 6: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Speed networking — a fast-paced way to work the room. Sponsored by United Personnel. Reservations are $20 for members (in advance, $25 members at the door), $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 13: ACCGS After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Residence Inn by Marriott, 500 Memorial Ave., Chicopee. Join us for our last After 5 of the season for a tailgate party, featuring food trucks with tailgating cuisine, parking-lot games like cornhole and ladder toss, music, and cash bar. Reservations are $5 for members, $10 for general admission. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 14: East of the River Five Town Chamber Feast in the East, 5-7:30 p.m., at Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. Enjoy culinary tastings from local restaurants and caterers to benefit the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. Reservations are $25. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, chief executive officer, Microtek Inc. Reservations are $55 and may be may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.
• May 26: ACCGS Pastries, Politics & Policy, 8-9 a.m., at TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. For political and policy junkies. Reservations are $15 for members, $25 general admission, and includes continental breakfast. Reservations may be made online by visiting www.myonlinechamber.com.

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

• May 6: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Bridgeside Grille, 9 Amherst Road, Sunderland. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the chamber office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 27: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Florence Savings Bank, 377 Russell St., Hadley. Sponsored solely by Florence Saving Bank. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets are $10 members, $15 for non-members.
• June 18-21: Taste of Amherst, on the Amherst Common. Featuring 22 individual restaurants on the common for a weekend of fun, food tasting, food demos, live music, kids’ area, zoo, and much more. Hours: June 18-19, 5-9 p.m.; June 20, noon-10 p.m.; June 21, noon-4 p.m. All food is under $5 per item. No entry fee.
• June 23: After 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J.F. Conlon , 29 University Dr., Amherst. Sponsored in part by J.F.Conlon & Associates. Register online at www.amherstarea.com or call the chamber office at (413) 253-0700. Tickets: $10 per member, $15 per non- member.

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

• May 15: Lunch & Learn, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. “ACA Compliance: Employer Requirements and Management Tools.” Learn about a solid, user-friendly road map for understanding compliance issues. Tickets: $15 for members, $23 for non-members.
• May 20: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Renaissance Manor on Cabot, 279 Cabot St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
• May 21: Golf Tournament at Chicopee Country Club; 10 a.m. shotgun start. Registration: $125 per golfer.
• May 27: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Elms College. Tickets: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
• June 13: 5K Road Race/2-mile Walk. Begins and ends at Portuguese Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration: $25 per person; $15 for children 12 and under. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Fee includes T-shirt and free lunch provided by the Munich Haus.
• June 18: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at the Willimansett Center West, 546 Chicopee St., Chicopee. Free for chamber members.
• June 24: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., at Wireless Zone, 601E Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• May 11: Monday Morning with the Mayor. “Getting Down to Business About Business: Casual Conversation with Mayor Cadieux,” 8-9 a.m., at Easthampton Savings Bank, 36 Main St., Easthampton. Free and open to the public.

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

• May 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by Pic’s Place, 910 Hampden St., Holyoke. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for the public. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
• May 18: Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament celebrating the chamber’s 125th anniversary, at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and lunch at 10:30 a.m.; tee off at noon (scramble format); dinner following game with food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Dinner only: $25. Awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank. Corporate sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, the Republican, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. For reservations, call (413) 534-3376 or register at holyokechamber.com.
• May 21: Chamber Business Connections, 5-7 p.m., in the Atrium in the PeoplesBank building, 330 Whitney Ave. Sponsored and hosted by PeoplesBank. Join your friends and colleagues for this fun and casual evening of networking. Refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $19 for chamber members, $15 for non-members.
• June 19: 125th Anniversary Gala Ball, starting at 6 p.m., at the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Cocktails at 6, dinner at 7. Enjoy an elegant meal and dance to the music of the Floyd Patterson Band. Join Marcotte Ford as one of the major event sponsors by calling (413) 534-3376. Event is open to the public. More details to follow.

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

• May 6: May Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Whalen Insurance Agency. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.
• July 1: July Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored by Pioneer Landscapes and Easthampton Electrical. For more information or to register, call the chamber at (413) 584-1900.

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

• May 4: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Renaissance Manor, 37 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly coffee hour with Westfield Mayor Dan Knapik. This event is free and open to the public. Call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event.
• May 13: May After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Tickets: $10 for members, $15 for non-members; cash at the door. To register, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.
• May 18: 54th Annual Golf Tournament, at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Schedule: 10 a.m., registration and lunch; 11 a.m., shotgun start; 4 p.m., cocktail hour; 5 p.m., dinner. Title sponsor: Westfield Gas & Electric. Premium gift sponsor: Westfield Bank. Cart sponsor: Doctor’s Express.
• June 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at Westfield Vocational Technical High School, 33 Smith Ave., Westfield. Free and open to the public. Register by calling (413) 568-1618.
• June 19: Chamber Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Platinum sponsor: Mestek. Golf sponsor: Berkshire Bank. Silver sponsors: First Niagara and Prolamina. Registered attendees of the chamber breakfast can golf at a discounted rate of only $65 at the Ranch following the breakfast. Call Bill Rosenblum, golf pro, to register at (413) 569-9333, ext. 3. Cost for the breakfast: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on sponsorships, to register, or to donate a raffle prize, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

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

• May 19: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year, 5:30 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Honoring Anne Paradis, CEO of Microtek Inc. Sponsored by BusinessWest. Reservations are $55 and may be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

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

• May 6: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Northeast IT, 777 Riverdale Road, West Springfield. 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 e-mail [email protected].
• May 20: Networking Lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, 174 Brush Hill Ave., West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch served while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Cost: $10 at the door, which includes lunch. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Briefcase

Briefcase Departments

MassDOT Awards Contract for I-91 Viaduct Project
SPRINGFIELD — The Mass. Department of Transportation has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of the I-91 viaduct structure in Springfield to the joint venture JF White-Schiavone. The bid price submitted by the joint venture was $148,000,150, making JF White-Schiavone the lowest responsible bidder for the project. There were three bids in total. The total project cost — which, in addition to the bid price, includes railroad flaggers, traffic details, protections against cost overruns, and an incentive clause for the contractor to expedite the work — is approximately $183,325,172. The approval of the contract allows for the replacement and rehabilitation of the concrete deck, repair and replacement of the supporting steel, and major improvements to drainage and lighting. First built in the 1960s, the viaduct has experienced significant deterioration and requires frequent emergency repairs, which exacerbates traffic congestion. While a long-term solution will be determined through a corridor-planning study currently under development, this contract guarantees lower maintenance costs and a reduction in the need for emergency repairs for the next 30 years. “The I-91 project will not only address immediate regional transportation needs for the Greater Springfield community, but will also ensure reduced maintenance costs and longer serviceability over the next three decades,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. Work on the project is anticipated to begin in early summer of this year and last through late February 2019, a duration of approximately three and a half years. Accelerated bridge-construction techniques will be used to reduce the number of traffic impacts and minimize disruptions to traffic flow caused by construction. The contract also provides for an incentive of $50,000 per day for each day the contractor completes the work early, up to 180 days, meaning the contractor would be eligible to receive a total of $9 million as a maximum bonus. Likewise, the contract has a disincentive clause that penalizes the contractor $50,000 for each day the work continues on past the expected point where drivers should be expected to have full use of the corridor. For the duration of the work, two travel lanes will be maintained in both directions; the on- and off-ramps within the project limits will be closed for the length of the project. Traffic seeking to access downtown streets will be diverted off I-91 before and after the project limits. The total cost for the project is being funded with 80% federal highway funding and 20% state funding.

Grant Awarded for Façade Improvements
SPRINGFIELD — DevelopSpringfield announced it has awarded a $20,000 grant for facade improvements to 595 Main Street, the new location for Glory Inc., a family-owned South End department store. The grant is made possible under DevelopSpringfield’s Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, which provides grants of up to $10,000 per storefront for exterior improvements to first-floor businesses located on State and Main streets in Springfield. Improvements to this space included renovations to multiple storefronts. The recently awarded funds were used to create larger window openings, as well as for new signage, lighting, and doors. “DevelopSpringfield is pleased to support the Lee family in the rehabilitation of new space for their successful retail business and in helping to support the reuse of a vacant commercial building on Main Street in the South End,” said Jay Minkarah, president and CEO of DevelopSpringfield. A $7,963 grant was also recently provided to Islazul Realty, LLC to support the substantial rehabilitation of a building located at 2547 Main St. in Springfield’s North End. The project included the installation of new, large windows, as well as a door, lighting, and an awning to convert a former commercial garage into professional office space that will attract additional service businesses to the neighborhood. DevelopSpringfield’s Corridor Storefront Improvement Program was established in 2009. Funds are no longer available to support new projects except for properties located on State Street in the Mason Square area and on Main Street in the North End. For more information on the Corridor Storefront Improvement Program, go to www.developspringfield.com and click on ‘programs’ or contact Minkarah at (413) 209-8808 or [email protected].

Unemployment Rates Decline Across State
BOSTON — The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development recently reported that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for March were down in all 24 labor market areas over the month and over the year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). During March, 12 of the 15 areas for which job estimates are published recorded seasonal job gains, one area had no change in jobs, and the remaining two areas lost jobs. The largest job gains were in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Worcester, Springfield, Barnstable, and Peabody-Salem-Beverly areas. Taunton-Middleborough-Norton was the only area with no change in its jobs level. Since last March, all 15 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the Lynn-Saugus-Marblehead, Barnstable, Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, Worcester, Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, and Peabody-Salem-Beverly areas. In order to compare the statewide rate to the local unemployment rates, BLS estimates that the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for March was 5.0%, down 0.4% from the revised February 2015 rate. Over the year, the statewide unadjusted rate was down 1.3% from the March 2014 rate of 6.3%.

Construction Industry ‘Hits Soft Patch’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Even as construction firms added jobs in 41 states between March 2014 and March 2015, construction employment declined in 29 states and the District of Columbia between February and March, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned that ongoing D.C. gridlock over how to pay for needed infrastructure improvements and declining demand for oil-related projects likely contributed to so many states shedding construction jobs last month. “While the year-over-year data remains relatively positive, it is troubling to see so many states losing construction jobs during the past month,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “As energy firms cancel or delay projects and congressional action on transportation and other infrastructure measures remains stalled, many construction firms appear to be reducing headcount, at least temporarily.” Added Stephen Sandherr, the association’s CEO, “the construction industry has clearly hit a soft patch. Passing needed infrastructure measures will certainly help keep construction employment levels from backsliding.”

Leadership Pioneer Valley Produces Positive Results
SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV), now in the recruitment process for the fifth year of its 10-month leadership-development program, has seen positive results in careers and community as a result of participation in the program. LPV, working with Denny Consulting, has evaluated skills transfer, learning, and career and community impact of both program participants and alumni over the past four years. The overall satisfaction with the program has increased each year, with 100% rating the program as either ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ (54%). The LPV curriculum focuses on developing leadership skills, creating broader connections, and increasing regional understanding leading to action. Nearly all (99%) LPV participants reported having made meaningful connections with fellow participants, and 64% reported having made meaningful connections with other leaders met through opportunities provided by the program. Most participants reported statistically significant skill increases in collaboration, leading teams, creativity, confidence, managing conflict, and understanding personality types. Meanwhile, 76% of participants increased their cultural competency, and 53% of alumni have a new leadership role at work, while 29% have taken a new job with increased responsibility. Finally, 64% of alumni have joined a new board of directors, and 31% of alumni have initiated a new community project. “We are astounded to already be making such an impact in the region after only four years,” said Lora Wondolowski, executive director. “It is incredibly humbling to see the kind of changes that our alumni are making as a result of their participation in Leadership Pioneer Valley.”

State Voters Oppose Boston Olympic Bid
BOSTON — With a proposed referendum still more than 18 months away, Massachusetts voters are leaning against Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, according to the latest survey from the Western New England University Polling Institute. The telephone survey of 427 registered voters, conducted April 6-14, found that only 40% of voters support Boston’s bid for the games, while 46% are opposed and 14% are undecided. The sample has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus five percentage points. The 427 registered voters were part of an overall sample of 499 adults, and among all adults sentiment was more closely divided; 42% of all adults support the proposal, while 43% are opposed, and 15% are undecided. The U.S. Olympic Committee has selected Boston as the nation’s entry in the competition to host the 2024 Olympic Summer Games. The International Olympic Committee is scheduled to select the host city in 2017. With other polls showing public support for the bid in decline, the private group that is developing the Olympic bid, Boston 2024, has agreed that it will not proceed with the bid unless voters approve of the idea in a statewide referendum in November 2016. Organizers also have said approval must come from voters in the Boston area in the referendum in order for the bid to go forward for consideration in 2017. The survey found a potentially ominous sign for Boston 2024 and other supporters of the bid. Voters who said they had heard a lot of information or some information about the bid were more likely to oppose it than were voters who had heard only a little or no information. Among voters who said they had heard a lot of information, 62% opposed the bid, and 27% supported it. Among those who had heard a little information, 45% supported the bid, and 39% were opposed. Among voters who said they had heard no information, 51% supported the bid, and 29% were opposed. “When you are trying to win public support for a proposal, you obviously hope your information is getting through to voters and that the information is persuasive,” said Tim Vercellotti, director of the Polling Institute and a professor of Political Science at Western New England University. “These results suggest that, as people get more information, they are less likely to support the bid. Boston 2024 appears to be losing the public-relations debate right now.”

Company Notebook

Company Notebook Departments

Springfield Falcons, Arizona Coyotes Announce Affiliation
SPRINGFIELD — The Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League and the Springfield Falcons will enter into a multi-year affiliation agreement beginning in the 2015-16 season, Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney and Falcons President Sarah Pompea jointly announced last week. Under this affiliation agreement, the Coyotes will move their American Hockey League prospects, along with coaching and training staff, from Portland, Maine to Springfield. The Falcons and Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to terminate the final year of their affiliation agreement upon completion of the 2014-15 season. “We are very pleased to partner with the Springfield Falcons,” said Maloney. “Springfield is one of the best hockey markets in the AHL and a great environment to develop our top prospects; we’re looking forward to a great relationship with the Falcons.” Said Pompea, “we are looking forward to starting this partnership with the Arizona Coyotes.”

Columbia Gas Files Rate-hike Request
WESTBOROUGH — Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., filed a petition with the Mass. Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to increase annual revenues by $49.3 million, representing a 9.86% increase in total operating revenues. The filing marks the beginning of the public process of rate setting for a utility, as required by the DPU. Evidentiary hearings on the filing will be held within the next several months. If approved by the DPU, the change would impact the annual gas bill for a typical residential heating customer by an average of $8.50 per month, or 7.5%, beginning March 1, 2016. The requested increase is necessary, said company officials, due to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts’ “intensive multi-year transformative actions to continuously improve its standards and practices in order to continue to provide natural-gas service to customers in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective basis.” The DPU decision is expected by February 29, 2016, with rates taking effect March 1, 2016.

Grant to Enhance Latino Studies at HCC
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College has been awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that will enable the college to incorporate Latino studies material into humanities classes, a step faculty and administrators hope will lay the foundation for a full-fledged Latino Studies program at HCC. The $120,000 Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges grant was the largest awarded this year by the NEH to any college or university in Massachusetts, putting HCC on a prestigious list of recipients that also included Mount Holyoke College, Northeastern University, UMass, Amherst College, and Brandeis University. “Incorporating a Latino-studies perspective into a range of humanities courses will certainly serve the college’s sizable — and growing — Latino student population,” said Matt Reed, vice president of Academic Affairs, in support of the grant. “Students and faculty at large will also benefit from increased understanding, awareness, and appreciation of cultures that play such a significant role in our home community.” From 2009 to 2014, the number of Hispanic/Latino students at HCC rose from 1,477 to 1,879, a 27% increase. During the same period, Latino enrollment grew from 16% to 21% of the total student population. Nearly half, 48.4%, of Holyoke’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, according to the grant proposal.

BCC to Combine Pittsfield Locations
PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that the institution will consolidate its downtown Pittsfield facilities beginning July 1. In an effort to streamline efficiencies, BCC will shift its operations from the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) to the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building when its agreement expires on June 30. In 2008, BCC and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) embarked on a unique initiative that involved utilizing available space at the ITC to allow students to access classes in downtown Pittsfield at the public-transportation hub. The effort was achieved with the assistance of former Congressman John Olver, the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority, and the city of Pittsfield. BCC and MCLA expanded their downtown presence at the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building in 2011. Dubbed the Education Center at Conte, the location provides convenient access to public transportation. “As part of BCC and MCLA’s commitment to downtown Pittsfield, we will focus our efforts on one convenient location where we can provide high-quality educational services to our students,” said Vice President for Community Education & Workforce Development William Mulholland.

Springfield College Announces Enhanced Brand Strategy
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College revealed a new brand and visual identity system designed to showcase its rich heritage, varied academic offerings, and commitment to community service. Created to help present a unified message and look, the system includes a new logo and messaging that is built on the foundation of the college’s mission. “The affirmation of our core values of educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others is more relevant today and more needed in today’s society than it was when we opened our doors in 1885,” said Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper. “The triangle in our new logo will remind us of what matters to this community.” The college partnered with the national branding agency Ologie for the comprehensive market-research study, which began in late 2013. The end result clarified the institution’s core values and crafted a unique and compelling message that the entire college community may use moving forward. One of the key insights that emerged from the process was the college’s focus on service to others. “It is the tie that binds together all of the Springfield College programs and departments,” said Cooper. A new college logo, which includes the words ‘Springfield College’ and an inverted triangle, exemplifies the college’s Humanics philosophy, which recognizes that an individual’s emotional, intellectual, and physical lives are interconnected. The inverted equilateral triangle utilized in the new logo dates back to former Springfield College faculty member Luther H. Gulick, a pioneer in physical education and recreation in the U.S., who first introduced the symbol to the college in 1891. “With such a vast and interesting history, the college must bring all of its stories together into a cohesive brand message that authentically expresses the identity of everyone and every program at Springfield College,” said Executive Director for Marketing and Communications Stephen Roulier. The new logo and messaging will appear in enrollment marketing and advertising. An expanded and redesigned website will launch at a later date.

Children’s Hospitals Announce Partnership in Pediatric Neurosurgery
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center are furthering their clinical collaboration with a new partnership in pediatric neurosurgery. Dr. Jonathan Martin, a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon employed by Connecticut Children’s, will see patients in Springfield at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Patients who require evaluation for brain- and nervous-system-related surgical care can now receive these services at Baystate Children’s Hospital as well as Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The new partnership in pediatric neurosurgery advances a clinical collaboration that the two organizations announced last October, aimed at increasing the availability, sophistication, and coordination of pediatric services throughout the Connecticut River Valley. “We’re thrilled to announce that our collaboration is moving forward to provide sophisticated neurosurgical care for kids here in Western Mass.,” said Dr/ Charlotte Boney, chair of Pediatrics at Baystate Children’s Hospital. “This is the first time such services will be available in our community, and it’s another step forward in our efforts to provide the best in healthcare right here in the Pioneer Valley.” Added Dr. Fernando Ferrer, chief physician executive at Connecticut Children’s, “our main goal, in exploring a closer relationship with Baystate Children’s, has been to increase the availability of high-level, high-quality, and well-coordinated pediatric services to the Hartford and Springfield communities. Sharing clinical resources helps us achieve that goal and deliver greater value to our patients in the care we provide. We’re proud to be extending the reach of advanced neurosurgical care to the Pioneer Valley with Dr. Martin.” Connecticut Children’s is a clinical affiliate of the UConn School of Medicine; Baystate Children’s is part of the western campus of the Tufts University School of Medicine. Both facilities are Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and both have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report among the top U.S. children’s hospitals.

Vann Group, ROCG Announce Affiliation
SPRINGFIELD — The Vann Group, providers of strategic consulting and transactional advisory services, announced its recently formed affiliation with ROCG Americas, the leading business exit- and transition-planning specialist in North America. The first-of-its-kind affiliation will be mutually beneficial. It will provide the Vann Group with access to the extensive proprietary planning resources and expertise that ROCG has developed over the past 10 years, while ROCG continues to build its capabilities with the addition of Kevin and Michael Vann, a father-and-son team with a diverse set of skills and business experience. “As business transition specialists, we do much more than guide owners through the exit from their business,” said Ronen Shefer, CEO of ROCG. “We are unique because we focus on helping business owners achieve both their personal as well as their business goals, and the earlier we get involved, the chances of actually gaining a better quality of life and increasing business value improve tremendously. Ultimately, we help owners view and run their companies as investors would.” Michael Vann, CEO of the Vann Group, sees the affiliation as a great opportunity. “The ROCG team are the leaders in the succession/transition planning field; no one comes close. Their team has a tremendous amount of real-world experience, and they have developed an approach to planning that can’t be matched. Joining ROCG is a great opportunity for us to grow our planning practice and provide more value to our clients, because we’ll be able to access ROCG’s intellectual property and network of experienced transition specialists.”

Incorporations

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

Lin’s Sushi Inc., 175 University Dr., Amherst, MA 01002. Jinping Lin, 177 West St., Apt. 1, West Hatfield, MA 01088. Restaurant.

HAMPDEN

Cyr Relocation Inc., 8 Hollow Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Brian A. Cyr. Moving of household and office goods.

HOLYOKE

Modern Salvage Inc., 247 Cabot St, Holyoke, MA 01040. Ralph Thompson, same. Real estate.

Urban Pizza Inc., 420 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Gani Dinc, 398 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Pizza restaurant.

LONGMEADOW

Cofam Development 1984 Corporation, 63 Churchill Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Sharon B. Cohen, same. To invest in business enterprises.

Li Guang Brothers Inc., 795 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Guang Xiong Li, 1121 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Food service.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative Inc., 66 Allen St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. William Beautyman, same. To create educational, workforce, and production opportunities.

Retail Contracting Group Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kenneth Pritchard, same. Commercial general contracting.

SHEFFIELD

Michael Designs Upholstry Inc., 44 Main St., Sheffield, MA 01257. Michael Subklew, same. Furniture upholstery.

SOUTHWICK

Jacquier Auctions Inc., 18 Klaus Anderson Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Philip A. Jacquier, same. Auctioneering and appraisal services.

SPRINGFIELD

Arroyo Inc., 326 Dwight Road, Springfield, MA 01108. Ruben M. Arroyo, same. Real estate management.

Best Parking Inc., 45 Willow St., 234, Springfield, MA 01103. Yassine Zian, same. Parking/restaurant management.

City Mosaic Inc., 41 Taylor St., Springfield, MA 01103. Evan C. Plotkin, 43 Twin Brook Dr., Somers, CT 06631. Springfield cultural arts.

Desk Incorporated, 116 Pheasant Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. Cory Mickens, same. Charity for education.

K. Duran Enterprises Inc., 68 Chester St., Springfield, MA 01105. Kelvinson Duran, same. Grocery business.

Old School Italian Pizzeria Inc., 770 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Martino Dibenedetto, 929 Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129. Restaurant.

You R Special Inc., 661 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Roslyn N. Banks, same. Adult daycare.

WESTFIELD

Jandak Logistics Inc., 549 Russell Road, Unit 4D, Westfield, MA 01085. Paul Jandaczek, same. Cargo transportation.

Pat’s Platoon Inc., 350 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Joshua M. Kelsey, 24 Edgewood St., Westfield, MA 01085. Fundraising for non profits.

Ricky’s Porta Potties Inc., 336 Paper Mill Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Richard R. Guyott, same. Porta potty rental.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Car Hunter Inc., 54 Oleander St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Roman Shtefan, same. Transportation of vehicles from point A to point B.

Park West Auto Sales and Rental Inc., 60 Chilson Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Anthony Calabrese, same. Auto sales and rental.

VJMAX Auto Inc., 1157 Elm St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Maxim Fisenko, same. Transportation services.

WILBRAHAM

Brenda Cuoco Inc., 788 Ridge Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Brenda D. Cuoco, same. Marketing and sale of real estate.

Gates & Associates Consulting Inc., 8 Briarcliff Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Sharon E. Gates, same. Business consulting and planning.

Doing Business as Certificates

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of April 2015.

AGAWAM

Budsuds, LLC
52 Greenock St.
Joseph Caracciolo

Divine Elegance
32 Shoemaker Lane
Christina Haracsy

Eco Décor Company
49 Cooley St.
Radu & Ilinkyh

Hot Works and Welding
85 Ramah Circle
Hector Ramos

J & R Sales
270 Main St.
John Wiczkowicz

The Cutting Edge
975 Springfield St.
Amanda Olmo

CHICOPEE

CG Painting and Home Improvement
222 Hampden St.
Carlos Guarneri

Chik-fil-A
501 Memorial Dr.
Robert Hewes

K & J Motors
337 Hampden St.
Kyle Rosa

Positive Spaces Architectural Design
1 Springfield St.
David LeTellier

GREENFIELD

Fresh Jones
14 Miner St.
Florence Jones

Honey & Wine
200 Main St.
Alana Travis

Kevin’s Auto Body & Sales
35 Montague City Road
Kevin LaBelle

Lucia Pottery
86 Leyden Road
Lucy Fagella

HOLYOKE

Beaven Kelly Home
25 Brightside Dr.
Christopher McLaughlin

Chris’s Cut & Design
910 Hampden St.
Kenneth A. Adams

E.B. Apparel Mass Inc.
50 Holyoke St.
Edward Blanco

Rack Room Shoes
50 Holyoke St.
Peter Barr

Sunglass Hut
400 Whitney Ave.
Deborah Ackerman

TKTMZ Hydrographics
68 Winter St.
John Breen

LUDLOW

All Seal Asphalt
4143 Owens Way
Gerald Veautour

EB Homes
35 State St.
Evan Willard

KB Carpentry
38 Lyon St.
Kenneth Butts

Rachel’s Painting
1632 Center St.
Rachel Saloio

PALMER

Amy’s Natural Soaps
21 Wilbraham St.
Amy Mitchell

Cute Kids Daycare
24 Lawrence St.
Ghada Ghrear

JSJ Business Solutions
7 Desimone Dr.
Jennifer Baraffaldi

R.J. Foskit Building & Remodeling
42 Barker St.
Ronald Foskit

SOUTHWICK

Birch 306
24 Iroquois Dr.
Gregory Zito

Courtney’s Touch of Serenity
549 College Highway
Courtney Walker

Designer Consignor
549 College Highway
Linda Ligsukis

Do Good Designs
24 Iroquois Dr.
Gregory Zito

Kurt Langheld Design
7 Mockingbird Lane
Kurt Langheld

Mama Bird Designs
352 Granville Road
Jessica Thornton

SPRINGFIELD

Carew Mini Market
158 Carew St.
Martin E. Severino

Community Transportation
288 Verge St.
Houshang Ansarifar

Discovery Services Investment
97 Lumae St.
Keith L. Walker

Presbyterian Church
526 Grayson Dr.
George Koomson

RDR Trucking, LLC
98 Bristol St.
Radhames D. Rodriguez

Racing Mart
363 Main St.
Robert Kayrouz

Raices Spanish Cuisine
1021 Main St.
Jose A. Baez

SSD Tactical Training
100 Verge St.
Crystal A. Williams

Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates
41 Taylor St.
Evan C. Plotkin

Santana’s Fashion
2633 Main St.
Jose Santana

Sidecar Bakery
156 Buckingham St.
Todd Crosset

Southside Mini-Market
469 Main St.
Juan C. Lopez

Spades Clothing Company
17 Ringgold St.
Justice Kirkland

Springfield Mass Investment
78 Bowdoin St.
Tamara Williams

T & G Services
8 Bellevue Ave.
Timothy M. Guilmain

T & T Nail Bar, LLC
340 Cooley St.
Vinh Nguyen

The Car Guy
199 Laconia St.
Freddy Rosario

The Maine Lure Company
34 Front St.
Michael Lee

Thompson Center
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Smith and Wesson

We the Best Construction
14 Alsace St.
Armando Roman

Wolkee, LLC
1250 St. James Ave.
Rebecca Keenan

WEST SPRINGFIELD

84 Lumber Company
38 Monterey Dr.
Robert Berry

A & A Furniture Repair
32 Partridge Lane
Alan Archambault

Friendly Car Wash
668 Westfield St.
James D. Porter

Kolodiej Enterprises, LLC
263 Quary Road
Brian Kolodiej

Landry Lock and Alarm
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon

Naatz Law Office
1012 Memorial Ave.
Carrie A. Naatz

Super Washing Well Laundry
1126 Union St.
David Cortis

TRC Precision Trucking
14 Kelso Ave.
Ralph E. Figueroa

Village Pizza
1164 Westfield St.
Eray Arslan

Zalewski Landscaping
791 Piper Road
Jeffrey Philip

Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Abad, Francis F.
43 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Anderson, Patrick M.
10 Edward Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Artioli-Amlaw, Deborah J.
39 Central Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Baceski, Mary Stella
22 Lessey St. #513
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/23/15

Barton, Roderick R.
65 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 03/27/15

Beauregard, Nicole M.
1 Day Ave., #2R
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Bertelli Realty Group Inc.
P.O. Box 275
East Longmeadow, MA 01105
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Bowler, Debra J.
1653 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Bruso, Toni Marie
1094 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Cardinal Sports Inc.
Cardinal Complete Door
Cardinal, Francis David
38 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Cove, Ramona T.
39 Oak St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/23/15

Curet-Febus, Eva N.
63 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Cyrulik, Shelley A.
a/k/a Cozzaglio, Shelley Ann
58 North Summer St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/15

Czerwiec, Michael C.
112 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/15

Dickinson, Angela L.
8 Pomeroy Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/23/15

Earls, Joseph C.
Earls, Melissa P.
48 McGregory Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/23/15

Eclipse 186 Main LLC
Weller, Jean M.
400 Ireland St.
West Chesterfield, MA 01084
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Gaylord, Katarina E.
97 Appleton Ave., Apt. 1
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Gomez, Maria C.
67 Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/15

Gorkin, Alissa J.
11 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Gosselin, Ronald R.
Gosselin, Debra J.
32 Dover Brook Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Gosselin, William W.
Gosselin, Sarah M.
a/k/a Aloisio, Sarah M.
2434 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/15

Guillemette, Dany Y.
Guillemette, Kathryn J.
29 John St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Gutierrez, Jeanette
a/k/a Gosselin, Jeanette
40 Munsing Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Hardie, Benjamin A.
36 Atwater St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Harrington, James E.
1387 Lower Road
Gilbertville, MA 01037
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/18/15

Hatwood, Alex Dwayne
38 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/15

Hawley, Christopher B.
31 Lawnwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/15

Hayward, Kelly Ann
a/k/a Farmer, Kelly Ann
36 New Braintree Road
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Hillenbrand, Carl E.
21 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Hosford, Theodore R.
128 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Hunter-Hackett, Janet I.
312 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Johnson, Maise V.
105 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Jordan’s Roofing
Jordan, Mark S.
143 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Juda, Christine J.
800 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/15

Keating, Patrick L.
Keating, Lori J.
88 Autumn Dr
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/15

Kemp, Dorothy
18 Hall Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/15

Kobee, Jill M.
51 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Kopecky, Bernard Vincent
Kopecky, Jodi
35 Beaqufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Lasante, Eric R.
Lasante, Karen
8 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Liebenow, William Martin
Patenaude, Cheryl Carol
69 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

McDermott, Mark George
87 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/25/15

Miller, Vicki L.
a/k/a Deome, Vicki
166 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/15

Montanez, Jeanette
a/k/a Castaner, Jeanette
1340 Memorial Dr., Apt 7B
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/15

Moore, Alan R.
Moore, Brenda M.
102 Ashton Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Morales, Miguel A.
921 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Murch, Daniel
Murch, Christina M.
90 Old Amherst Road, #2
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/15

Murzin, Steven F.
44 Massey St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Nadolny, Mark Richard
41 Craig Dr. Apt. Q5
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/19/15

Opielowski, Helen N.
P.O. Box 356
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Ortiz, Maria E.
25 Piedmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Pelkey, Sarah Dawn
7 Division St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Pomeroy, Neil R.
244 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/20/15

Quilez, Martin A.
Quilez, Gladys I.
73 Demond Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Ranelli, Allyson J.
132 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Roche, Timothy J.
Roche, Susan M.
11 Three Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/15

Rodriguez, Ada I.
20-24 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/15

Roney, Christina Cecilia
a/k/a Pietrowski, Christina
9 Lee Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/15

Roy, Kristine A.
a/k/a Case, Kristine A.
19 Enterprise St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/15

Takyiaw, Akosua
24 Crystal Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/15

Wells, Laurie Jean
196 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/15

Real Estate Transactions

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

57 Bronson Ave.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $135,800
Buyer: Eleanor Dodson
Seller: Peter H. Wiitanen
Date: 03/31/15

1601 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Robert J. Wigmore
Seller: Steven R. Greenberg
Date: 03/31/15

BERNARDSTON

10 Gill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Donald S. Fraser
Seller: Dylan F. James
Date: 04/01/15

16 Shaw Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Valerie K. Deane
Seller: Galen A. Stearns
Date: 03/30/15

25 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Lorena R. Norwood
Seller: Florence Savings Bank
Date: 03/27/15

BUCKLAND

45 Conway St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: John Madocks
Seller: Lamson & Goodnow Manufacturing Co.
Date: 03/25/15

CONWAY

151 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alan E. Greenfield
Seller: Ellen D. Zanetti
Date: 03/30/15

173 Whately Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Emmet P. Drische
Seller: Diane Poland
Date: 04/01/15

470 Wilder Hill Road
Conway, MA 01370
Amount: $208,702
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rebecca E. Snow
Date: 03/26/15

DEERFIELD

7 Memorial St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Freccia LLC
Seller: Linda C. McInerney
Date: 03/23/15

ERVING

8 West High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Jagla
Seller: Michael A. Letourneau
Date: 03/27/15

GREENFIELD

43 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Arthur J. Hannan
Seller: John D. Bergeron
Date: 03/26/15

20 Hancock Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,587
Buyer: Wilmington TR
Seller: Andrew W. Candler
Date: 03/30/15

59 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Roy J. Balaconis
Seller: Stacy, Marilyn, (Estate)
Date: 03/25/15

102 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Christopher M. McInerney
Seller: Diane D. Peterson
Date: 03/23/15

38 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Amanda S. Abramson
Seller: Peter Szemere
Date: 03/31/15

194 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Hassan A. Peters
Seller: Wilk, Richard P., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/15

65 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: James R. Lord
Seller: Lawrence E. Diluzio
Date: 04/01/15

MONTAGUE

48 Broadway
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Maureen B. Mooney
Seller: Barbara E. Turner-Delisle
Date: 03/27/15

9 Chestnut St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Smith
Seller: Turners Falls RT
Date: 04/01/15

NORTHFIELD

42 Ashuelot Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Owen B. Davidson
Seller: Jane Southworth
Date: 03/23/15

46 Warwick Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Laura H. Fries
Seller: Wayne A. Decatur
Date: 03/26/15

ORANGE

36 Rogers Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jane Whelton-Wallace
Seller: Kimball, Marilyn H., (Estate)
Date: 03/30/15

218 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $132,673
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Peter Parker
Date: 03/23/15

SHELBURNE

106-108 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Melanie C. Dreher
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/03/15

Memorial Dr.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: T&T Property LLC
Seller: J. Gaulin Properties LLC
Date: 04/02/15

WARWICK

65 Royalston Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Seth D. Wright
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/27/15

WHATELY

25 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Oliver G. Rich
Seller: Scapes Builders & Excavation
Date: 03/31/15

239 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Jordan M. Bean
Seller: John H. Zieminski
Date: 03/31/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

24 Broz Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Paul F. Broz
Seller: Eleanor G. Broz
Date: 03/24/15

17 Liswell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,045
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jennifer M. Hall-Cotto
Date: 04/01/15

201 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Abrahamson
Seller: James E. Scliopou
Date: 04/01/15

775 Niorth West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: John G. Kudlic
Seller: Crane, Robert F., (Estate)
Date: 04/03/15

BRIMFIELD

29 Crestwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $323,707
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Cosmo J. Casamassa
Date: 03/31/15

13 Main St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Shiv Krupa RT
Seller: Kevin F. Spencer
Date: 04/02/15

146 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Dmitry Voloshinov
Seller: Ronald A. Wagner
Date: 04/01/15

CHICOPEE

22 Arlmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David F. Crumb
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/27/15

54 Berger St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: MNH Sub 1 LLC
Seller: Donna M. Deschenes
Date: 04/01/15

150 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Jessica Ojeda
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 04/02/15

150 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Nadezhda Sycheva
Seller: Jessica Ojeda
Date: 03/26/15

44 Eton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Steven J. Ross RET
Seller: Stanley W. Sawa
Date: 04/02/15

32 Luther St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: James Louis
Seller: Kazimierz F. Irzyk
Date: 03/27/15

22 Marguerite St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Joseph N. Lavigne
Seller: Carol O. Josefek
Date: 03/27/15

452 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joanna D. Pagan
Seller: Cheryl A. Salvador
Date: 04/01/15

861 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Wrona
Seller: 1580 Ocean Avenue LLC
Date: 04/03/15

30 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Marcel A. Lacen
Seller: Harbor Investment Group
Date: 04/01/15

59 Sullivan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: David K. Pernell
Seller: George J. Fontaine
Date: 03/23/15

95 Thaddeus St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: John Valerio
Seller: Raymond L. Cloutier
Date: 04/02/15

39 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Vernon T. Jones
Seller: Arclair Development LLC
Date: 03/26/15

58 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Dana M. Hoover
Seller: Keith W. Bradway
Date: 03/31/15

51 Willow St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Stacy Tassone
Seller: Ronald J. Pete
Date: 03/27/15

219 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Cinoe F. Cortes
Seller: James T. Russell
Date: 04/01/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

1 Apple Blossom Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $27,203,112
Buyer: SNR 24 Bluebird Estates Owner
Seller: East Longmeadow Retirement
Date: 04/01/15

47 Avery St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Philip M. Payer
Seller: John Czupryna
Date: 03/24/15

8 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Amy M. Pawle
Seller: James G. Kantany
Date: 03/31/15

253 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $188,063
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Robert H. Johnson
Date: 03/23/15

102 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Dean McKeever
Seller: Westcott G. Clarke
Date: 03/24/15

665 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Passive Realty LLC
Seller: City Line Development Corp.
Date: 03/31/15

671 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Passive Realty LLC
Seller: City Line Development Corp.
Date: 03/31/15

Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $27,203,112
Buyer: SNR 24 Bluebird Estates Owner
Seller: East Longmeadow Retirement
Date: 04/01/15

322 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Alicia Gamelli
Seller: Karen M. Hand
Date: 04/03/15

HAMPDEN

152 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $269,022
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Jacob Garcia
Date: 04/01/15

118 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $276,094
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Vincent A. Bortolussi
Date: 04/02/15

70 Rock A. Dundee Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $629,000
Buyer: Micheal S. McGovern
Seller: Oscar L. Elguero
Date: 04/01/15

303 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $171,850
Buyer: Joseph Sullivan
Seller: Roger F. Dialessi
Date: 03/26/15

HOLYOKE

359 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Marque Sheppard
Seller: Greater Springfield Habit
Date: 03/31/15

11 Claren Dr.
Amount: $185,005
Buyer: Kristen A. Amos
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/03/15

407 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Marilyn Thomas
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 03/27/15

135 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Bet J. Alwin
Seller: Mary B. Agostino
Date: 03/26/15

17 Mason Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $173,900
Buyer: Ryan P. Neveu
Seller: Mary D. Moriarty
Date: 03/31/15

491 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Ryder
Seller: Jon Deblase
Date: 03/25/15

79-81 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Godek
Seller: Maria E. Pabon
Date: 03/27/15

LONGMEADOW

28 Edson St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Eric P. Lesser
Seller: Michael J. Russell
Date: 04/01/15

140 Field Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Tracey M. Arcelli
Seller: Paul R. Lopardo
Date: 04/02/15

118 King Philip Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Alexander M. Payes
Seller: Margaret B. Jenkins TR
Date: 04/01/15

190 Knollwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Marielle J. Morgan
Seller: George R. Sullivan
Date: 04/01/15

6 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Tracy B. Jeanis
Seller: John Lanucha
Date: 04/02/15

82 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Allan R. Shendell
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/02/15

15 S. Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn E. Wong
Seller: Michael A. Siciliano
Date: 04/01/15

488 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Casja Jarry
Seller: Tracy B. Jeanis
Date: 03/31/15

LUDLOW

1388 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Steven A. Prior
Seller: Wendell M. Prior
Date: 03/26/15

32 Fairway Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Fernando Barroso
Seller: Isabel G. Martins
Date: 03/26/15

72 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,800
Buyer: Patrick J. Hurtado
Seller: Edite J. Freitas
Date: 04/03/15

203 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Daniel O. Stebbins
Seller: Margaret G. Daigle
Date: 03/31/15

32 White St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $166,498
Buyer: Webster First Federal Credit Union
Seller: Daniel D. Larrow
Date: 03/30/15

MONSON

110 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Bodak
Seller: Frederick McDonald
Date: 03/30/15

35 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $194,758
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Charles M. Woodcock
Date: 03/27/15

24 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Amber L. Letendre
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/27/15

MONTGOMERY

16 Birch Bluff Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Oleg Stupak
Seller: Annemarie Brahm
Date: 03/31/15

PALMER

229 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $168,600
Buyer: John Bell
Seller: James N. Athearn
Date: 03/24/15

225 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: James M. Hensley
Seller: Alexander Dorjets
Date: 03/26/15

2 Pioneer Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Dustin T. Hermann
Seller: Karl Haywood
Date: 03/27/15

5 Sibley St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Selina A. Ammann
Seller: Fervest LLC
Date: 03/30/15

359 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Victor C. Lopez
Seller: Manuel Duarte
Date: 03/30/15

SPRINGFIELD

Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,905,000
Buyer: Buckeye Terminals LLC
Seller: ExxonMobil Oil Corp.
Date: 04/02/15

670 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Gosselin
Seller: Nicole A. Ciavola
Date: 03/30/15

3-7 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Passive Realty LLC
Seller: City Line Development Corp.
Date: 03/31/15

5 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Passive Realty LLC
Seller: City Line Development Corp.
Date: 03/31/15

7 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Passive Realty LLC
Seller: City Line Development Corp.
Date: 03/31/15

65 Bartels St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Dibiaso
Seller: Jason S. Maynard
Date: 03/24/15

736 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Christiaan X. Vandamme
Seller: Robert G. Ferron
Date: 03/25/15

104 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Mckeever
Seller: Deluca Development Corp.
Date: 04/02/15

36 Bennington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Yanitza I. Lebron
Seller: Paul J. Sears
Date: 03/23/15

15 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Cindy A. Wodecki
Seller: Joseph E. Pelletier
Date: 04/02/15

179 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Crosno
Seller: Brenda J. Thompson
Date: 03/30/15

328-330 Chapin Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: FAB Holdings LLC
Seller: Peter P. Hoontis
Date: 04/01/15

174 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Jose M. Garcia
Seller: Nelson Garcia
Date: 03/27/15

Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Redempter I. Isiaho
Seller: Bousquet, Virginia V., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

99 Fisher St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose L. Ortiz
Seller: Delson F. Nunez
Date: 03/31/15

212 Garnet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Odessa Torres
Seller: Karen E. Torres
Date: 04/03/15

170 Goodwin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jose A. Rodriguez
Seller: Helder F. Nunes
Date: 03/23/15

15 Gourley Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Vincent L. Ashton
Seller: Beth A. Conway
Date: 03/26/15

63 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Dwayne Brown
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 03/31/15

136 Kerry Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Erica Etchells
Seller: Edward J. Haluch
Date: 03/24/15

14 Lafayette St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/30/15

368 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Pierre W. Joseph
Seller: Jennifer A. Thorn
Date: 03/25/15

72 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Susan C. Young
Seller: Lee J. Dufault
Date: 03/31/15

65 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Luz E. Cotto
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/30/15

206 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Zunis
Seller: Leonor Depina
Date: 03/23/15

162 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Judith A. Hurston
Seller: Scott, Beverly V., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

125 Squire Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Jason F. Hyde
Seller: Ceislak, Edward S., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

15 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Terry Streeter
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 04/01/15

259 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Geoffrey M. Schmidt
Seller: Douglas M. Campbell
Date: 03/30/15

116-118 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Shao T. Ma
Seller: Kalena Alston-Griffin
Date: 04/01/15

116 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Shane M. Manning
Seller: Dennis M. Maleshefski
Date: 04/03/15

540-542 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jorge Santana
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 04/01/15

78 Wilmington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $198,108
Buyer: Flagstar Bank
Seller: Orlando Palacios
Date: 03/23/15

34 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: James M. Plushner
Seller: Andrew J. Lucia
Date: 03/31/15

SOUTHWICK

150 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Phillip Milidantri
Seller: Nancy R. Mackinney
Date: 04/03/15

391 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Storrs
Seller: Samuel C. Chevalier
Date: 04/03/15

19 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Sharon King
Seller: Welch, Sylvia N., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/15

36 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Mary Troy
Seller: Brendan T. Gunther
Date: 03/30/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

258 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Katherine Zielinski
Seller: Patricia M. Kocor
Date: 03/27/15

59 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Seller: Edouard Devarennes
Date: 03/26/15

106 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Rachel L. Dionne
Seller: Stephen P. Bail
Date: 03/27/15

116 Cedar Woods Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Bail
Seller: Anthony J. Wheeler
Date: 03/27/15

21 Dale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,465
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Linda Shaw
Date: 03/27/15

71 Elmwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $122,472
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Albert F. Borzomato

871 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Dmitriy Kaplyuk
Seller: Nadezhda Sychev
Date: 03/26/15

56 Squassick Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,750
Buyer: Eric J. Early
Seller: Anne C. Beauregard
Date: 03/27/15

44 Stone Path Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Danielle S. Petraitis
Seller: Petraitis, Edward S., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

1290 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Melendez
Seller: Andreoli, Anthony J., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

WESTFIELD

90 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Vanessa E. Beattie
Seller: William P. Farrell
Date: 03/31/15

48 Claremont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Olga V. Kravets
Seller: Burrage, Rosemarie, (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

31 Dug Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Zane B. Skerry
Seller: Deborah C. Woodford
Date: 03/26/15

1087 East Mountain Road
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Allen C. Therrien
Seller: Anil K. Mallavarapu
Date: 03/31/15

9 Gladwin Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Retained Realty Inc.
Date: 03/24/15

19 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Nathaniel L. Nunez
Seller: Kara Adamites-Grant
Date: 03/27/15

12 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Rocki Fleming
Seller: Douglas R. Peters
Date: 03/31/15

265 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Vladimir Carmona
Seller: James J. Vadnais
Date: 03/25/15

110 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brian Brown
Seller: Mark G. Lawrence
Date: 03/31/15

551 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Paul Coughlin
Seller: Gordon F. Durphey
Date: 03/27/15

161 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ivan Kirpichev
Seller: Mallory K. Dazelle
Date: 03/27/15

WILBRAHAM

9 Branch Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Katie L. Knodler
Seller: Eileen M. Nicoli
Date: 03/31/15

13 Craigwood Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mark A. Edgar
Seller: Tinamarie Talenda
Date: 04/03/15

10 Daniele Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Mark D. Davis
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group
Date: 03/31/15

8 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Eileen M. Nicoli
Seller: Carol A. McFarlin
Date: 03/31/15

14 Woodside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Brian P. Normoyle
Seller: William J. Aguilar
Date: 04/02/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1279 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Elana M. Kleiman
Seller: Joanne E. Tebaldi
Date: 04/01/15

35 Elf Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Hanna Spinosa
Seller: Reed F. Perkins
Date: 04/03/15

236 Harkness Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Chelsea E. Grybko
Seller: Gordon S. Kramer
Date: 03/31/15

289 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rocky Hill Road Partners
Seller: Thomas C. Thornton
Date: 04/02/15

136 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $392,888
Buyer: Sheldon F. Finlay
Seller: Cheryl B. Wilson
Date: 03/27/15

345 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Joan West
Seller: Rongheng Lin
Date: 04/01/15

30 Sunrise Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Yeshi Gyaltsen
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/30/15

15 Teaberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Terry S. Johnson
Seller: Milly Butera FT
Date: 03/31/15

15 Trillium Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jonghyun Lee
Seller: Robert S. Bergquist
Date: 03/31/15

115 Van Meter Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Abbigail T. Chickering
Seller: Bailey, Leeta L., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

170 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Lackner
Seller: Anthony M. Pellegrino
Date: 04/03/15

BELCHERTOWN

49 Azalea Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: William D. Porter
Seller: Brian J. Sullivan
Date: 03/27/15

24 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Robert E. Bergendahl
Seller: Cathy A. Dow-Royer
Date: 03/23/15

28 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Changli He
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 03/30/15

261 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Rudolf Pauls
Seller: Constance M. Loftus
Date: 04/02/15

255 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Mitchell T. Halon
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/01/15

CHESTERFIELD

27 Indian Hollow Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Richard W. Pytko
Seller: Wilburn G. Dawson
Date: 04/01/15

237 Ireland St.
Chesterfield, MA 01084
Amount: $377,100
Buyer: Gregory E. Meister
Seller: David B. Kielson
Date: 03/27/15

EASTHAMPTON

35 Beyer Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Laura M. Mangones
Seller: Kathleen Thomas
Date: 03/26/15

401 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Paul J. Laliberte
Seller: James J. Laliberte
Date: 03/23/15

9 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $120,967
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: William R. Pereira
Date: 03/25/15

15 Kingsberry Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $363,500
Buyer: Dipan L. Patel
Seller: Crown Meadow Corp.
Date: 03/27/15

274 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Mylo Kushner
Seller: Paul A. & Cecile A. Blais IRT
Date: 03/31/15

369 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Louise F. Vera
Seller: Paul J. Duda
Date: 03/30/15

22 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Edward Harvey
Seller: Kristopher B. Wiemer
Date: 03/27/15

231 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Albert T. Baer
Seller: Worthington Group LLC
Date: 03/31/15

66 Taft Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $281,350
Buyer: Ian J. Ybarra
Seller: Zaik, Chester F., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

33 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Michael A. Pusch
Seller: Elizabeth Crawford
Date: 03/31/15

GRANBY

133 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Hollis D. Haley
Seller: Peter W. Dewitt
Date: 04/01/15

20 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Desroches
Seller: Andrew J. Grogan
Date: 03/23/15

34 Greenmeadow Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Melissa Sulikowski
Seller: Whote, Lincoln E., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/15

23 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Goodale
Seller: Beaudry, Raymond T., (Estate)
Date: 04/01/15

HADLEY

231 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Green Tree Family LP
Seller: Jennifer R. Gwozdzik
Date: 03/24/15

104 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $268,600
Buyer: Luis O. Hernandez-Munez
Seller: Lobsang Dolma
Date: 03/26/15

270 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: To Your Health LLC
Seller: Paul J. Ciaglo
Date: 03/31/15

272 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: TDC LLC
Seller: Valhalla Property Ent. LLC
Date: 03/31/15

42 Stockbridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael S. MacDonald
Seller: Bednarz, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 03/30/15

8 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: James W. Deloge
Seller: Quentin S. Amrani
Date: 03/25/15

HATFIELD

27 Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Carl G. Burwick
Seller: Emily M. Rich
Date: 03/31/15

HUNTINGTON

Sampson Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $203,500
Buyer: Dept. Of Conservation & Recreation
Seller: Charles M. MacDonald
Date: 03/23/15

NORTHAMPTON

115 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sunwood Development Corp.
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 03/26/15

145 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Rosemund LLC
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 03/23/15

49 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $517,000
Buyer: Peter O. Zierlein
Seller: Earl T. Billingsley
Date: 04/01/15

89 Marian St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Steven Moga
Seller: David Ruderman
Date: 03/31/15

87 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Morehouse
Seller: Rudzenski, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 04/01/15

208 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ashley S. Guerin
Seller: Lucille H. Barbour
Date: 03/27/15

963 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Ryan Road Partners LLC
Seller: Mark B. Hoover
Date: 04/02/15

PELHAM

29 Butterhill Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Barbara M. Masley
Seller: Claudia P. Brown
Date: 03/26/15

SOUTH HADLEY

504 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Ryan Lafond
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/03/15

15 Ashfield Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Carolyn P. Collette
Seller: Helping Hands Support Inc.
Date: 03/23/15

15 Chapel Hill Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nicholas Kranz
Seller: Claire Carter RET
Date: 03/30/15

9 Enterprise St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Virginia L. Traub
Seller: George W. Lafley
Date: 03/27/15

15 Lois Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Relihan
Seller: Philip P. Karwoski
Date: 03/27/15

40 Park Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Quentin S. Amrani
Seller: Susan M. Bishop
Date: 03/25/15

SOUTHAMPTON

75 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Marcia Touchette
Seller: John P. Sheehan
Date: 03/26/15

7 Old County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Adriana Marcinowska
Seller: Robert J. Archbald
Date: 03/31/15

WARE

31 Mountainview Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: William Deschamps
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/24/15

160 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Joly
Seller: Michael A. Labelle
Date: 04/01/15

108 River Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Ellis
Seller: Daniel P. Fama
Date: 03/27/15

WESTHAMPTON

Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Judith G. Steinberg
Seller: Karen S. Alexander
Date: 03/27/15

Building Permits

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of April 2015.

AGAWAM

LRB Realty Trust
1804 Main St.
$18,000 — Upgrade antenna panels

CHICOPEE

Ames Privilege Apts.
1 Springfield St.
$24,000 — Exterior renovations to bring guard rails up to code

BJ Wholesale Club
150 Memorial Dr.
$254,000 — Reconstruct the tire center for more retail space

Chapin School Veterans Housing, LLC
40 Meadow St.
$5,661,000 — Convert school to 43 housing units

Chicopee Street Association
714 Chicopee St.
$50,000 — Repairs in basement

SOUTH HADLEY

Crossroads Realty Holdings, LLC
84 Willimansett St.
$7,000 — Renovations

Town of South Hadley
267 Granby Road
$17,000 — Install sprinkler system

SOUTHWICK

Haftman & Sons
249 College Highway
$15,000 — Construct new addition

SPRINGFIELD

Israel Calderon
650-652 Chestnut St.
$6,000 — Interior renovation

Maraline Development Corporation
370 Pine St.
$841,000 — Convert first floor to classrooms and construct a handicap ramp

SIS Center Inc.
1441 Main St.
$42,500 — Renovation for new tenant

Tom Maeur
153 Plainfield St.
$367,000 — Renovate existing building to new business layout

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
100 Elm St.
$17,000 — Install beams to support generator

Susana Baltazar
480 Southampton Road
$15,000 — Partitions for two new offices

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Calabrese LLC
54 Park St.
$10,000 — New counters and serving area in convenience store

Eastern States
1305 Memorial Ave.
$11,000 — New computer room

Taco Bell
25 Morgan Road
$536,000 — Construction of a new Taco Bell Restaurant

Verizon Wireless
Toccoa Lane
$30,000 — Upgrade antennas

Come Together

Meetings & Conventions Sections

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Springfield College Maintains Strong Partnership with the First Tee

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Associate Professor of Physical Education Thaddeus France recently joined golfing legend Arnold Palmer as one of the two individual recipients of the 2015 the First Tee Founder’s Award.

The award is given to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the First Tee, a youth-development organization that uses the game of golf as a platform to help youth acquire life skills, core values, and healthy habits. France received his award during the First Tee’s 2015 network meeting recently held in Dallas.

Springfield College’s long-standing involvement with the First Tee dates back to 1998 when Psychology Professor Al Petitpas served as a member of the development team that created the original life-skills curriculum and coach-education program.

In 2012, the Springfield College Center for Youth Development and Research was selected to become the content provider for ‘family,’ one of the First Tee’s ‘nine healthy habits.’ This initiative contributed content and educational resources on topics such as the role parents can play in promoting academic and school engagement, communication skills, and healthy family dynamics. The other eight habits are energy, play, safety, vision, mind, friends, school, and community.

France and Petitpas also organized and facilitated the First Tee Outstanding Participant Leadership Summit, in which a select group of 28 youths from across the First Tee’s network of chapters and affiliates came together in Dallas to enhance their leadership skills and create strategies to address social problems that they identified in their local communities. This project is an extension of France and Petitpas’ collaboration to build a model for community-based youth development that connects in-school, after-school, and summer learning programs in communities across the country.

The First Tee Program is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth-development organization with a mission to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in elementary schools, and at other youth-serving locations.

Leverett Pet-adoption Center to Mark 20th Anniversary with Party

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present a family-friendly party to celebrate its Leverett location’s 20th anniversary. The event takes place Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 163 Montague Road in Leverett.

The event will include face painting, activities, and games for children. Simply Naked Sweets of Belchertown will prepare and donate a birthday cake for the occasion.

“Our staff and board members are pleased to mark this special anniversary,” said Dakin Executive Director Leslie Harris. “Our Leverett adoption center finds homes for more than 30% of our animals, and is a vital resource for people in Hampshire and Franklin counties. It’s also a favorite hangout of animal-loving families around the region.”

The building underwent a significant renovation in 2012 that resulted in additional space for dog-training classes; a bright, new wing just for cats; and expanded parking. Just like its Springfield counterpart, Dakin’s Leverett location offers cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals for adoption, as well as dog-training classes.

Dakin Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need from its two locations in Springfield and Leverett. The organization shelters nearly 6,000 animals every year and provides low-cost spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations to 12,000 more. Dakin is a local, private, nonprofit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses that care about animals to bring its services to the community.

STCC to Host Free Leadership Conference on June 19

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) School of Business & Information Technologies will host a free Leadership Conference on Friday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scibelli Hall (Building 2) Theater at STCC.

This one-day event will feature a variety of guest speakers, including Rebecca Corbin, president and CEO of the National Assoc. of Community Colleges for Entrepreneurship; Alden Davis; Robert Hensley, president of Robert Hensley & Associates, LLC; Nicole Murdoch, small-business owner; Gail Ward Olmsted, STCC professor and department chair in the School of Business and Information Technology; Rob Parslow, Accounting director at American Express; Ira Rubenzahl, STCC President; Diane Sabato, STCC professor of Business Administration; Kirk Smith, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield; and Paul Thornton, STCC professor of Business Administration.

The event will include interactive group discussions and opportunities for networking. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call (413) 755-4008 or e-mail [email protected].

Speaker Series Highlights Effective Hiring Decisions

GREENFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a leading labor- and employment-law firm serving the Greater Springfield area, announced that partner Susan Fentin will address attendees of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce “Wake-Up Wednesday,” series on Wednesday, May 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Greenfield Community College, 270 Main St., Greenfield, first floor.

Fentin, alongside Lisa DeLisle, Human Resources director at Mayhew Steel Products and Deerfield Packaging, will discuss best practices for employers conducting job interviews.

“Employers want to make the best decisions possible when hiring new employees,” said Fentin. “It’s imperative that employers understand not only how to put their interviewee at ease, but also how to make the most of the time they have to spend with their potential new hire. I encourage both Franklin County Chamber members and non-members to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the legal aspects of the interview process.”

Several federal and Massachusetts laws limit what employers can ask during the interview process, including questions about an applicant’s age, gender, national origin, disability, or any other questions related to a person’s protected status that are not directly related to the qualifications for the position. Fentin and DeLisle will address the entire interview process — from the time the candidate walks through the door to the extended job offer. The presentation will include the legal aspects of the interviewing process as well as provide informative, real-life examples of situations they have encountered. The presentation will conclude with a question-and-answer session for attendees to learn more.

The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. For reservations, visit www.gcc.mass.edu/wakeup, call (413) 586-6506, or e-mail [email protected].

Fentin has been a partner at the firm since 2004. Her practice concentrates on labor and employment counseling, advising large and small employers on their responsibilities and obligations under state and federal employment laws, and representing employers before state and federal agencies and in court. She speaks frequently to employer groups, conducts training on avoiding problems in employment law, and teaches master classes on both the FMLA and ADA. Since 2010, she has been ranked as one of the top labor and employment attorneys in the state of Massachusetts by the prestigious Chambers USA rating firm.

DeLisle holds both the PHR (professional in human resources) and SHRM-CP (certified professional) designations from the Human Resources Certification Institute and the Society of Human Resources Management. She has spent the majority of her career in therapeutic education. She has spent the past three years as the director of Human Resources for Mayhew Steel Products, the global leader in punch and chisel manufacturing.

Martin Meehan Elected 27th President of UMass

BOSTON — Martin Meehan, a former U.S. congressman who became chancellor of his alma mater, UMass Lowell, and transformed it into a highly ranked national research university, was unanimously elected today as the next president of the five-campus UMass system.

Meehan, the eldest of seven children, who used his UMass Lowell education as a springboard to a distinguished career in Congress and now to the presidency of the region’s largest and top-rated public university, said he was honored by the board’s action and eager to build on the work he has done at the Lowell campus.

“Serving as chancellor of my alma mater, UMass Lowell, for the last eight years has been the most fulfilling period of my professional life, so I am excited about the opportunity to lead the University of Massachusetts system,” said Meehan. He will succeed President Robert Caret, who will step down June 30 to become chancellor of the 12-campus University System of Maryland.

“I thank the UMass board of trustees and the presidential search committee for their confidence,” Meehan said. “Massachusetts is synonymous with the best in higher education. We will seek to strengthen our position as a world-class public university system that is accessible, affordable, and a catalyst for innovation and economic development in the Commonwealth.”

Meehan was one of two finalists chosen by the 21-member search committee, working with the executive search firm Korn Ferry. The other finalist was John Quelch, professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the former dean, vice president, and distinguished professor of International Management at China Europe International Business School. Quelch was formerly chairman and member of the Massachusetts Port Authority.

The board of trustees met separately with each candidate in open session before voting to select Meehan as president. They cited Meehan’s strong record of achievement and success at UMass Lowell, his distinguished record of public service, his passion for UMass and its mission, and his ability to communicate and to inspire as being among the reasons for selecting him as the University’s 27th president. The former congressman will be the first UMass undergraduate alumnus to serve as president of the five-campus, 73,000-student system.

Attorney Meghan Sullivan to Present Seminar on ACA Compliance

CHICOPEE — For even the most seasoned CEOs and HR professionals, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) can seem like an unintelligible regulatory minefield in which compliance is near to impossible.

On Friday, May 15, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., management-side labor and employment attorney Meghan Sullivan, managing partner of Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn, will speak to Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce members about how the law works and how the ACA landmines can be disarmed so employers can better understand and comply with the ACA.

She will engage the participants so that employers will better understand the most significant ACA issues their businesses face, including measurement obligations and how employers are responding to government compliance issues.

The event will take place at Hampton Inn, 600 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Lunch will be provided by Hamel’s Catering. For more information or to register, call (413) 594-2102 or visit www.chicopeechamber.org.

UMass Search Committee Names Meehan, Quelch Presidential Finalists

BOSTON — A search committee named two finalist candidates for the UMass presidency, describing both as “outstanding candidates eminently capable of leading the institution that will guide Massachusetts into the future.” They are Marty Meehan, chancellor of UMass Lowell and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and John Quelch, professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the former dean, vice president, and distinguished professor of International Management at China Europe International Business School.

The selection of the finalists sets the stage for the possible election of a new UMass system president today. “We are impressed by the high caliber of the candidates put forward and appreciate the search committee’s extremely impressive work,” said Victor Woolridge, chairman of the UMass board of trustees. “I look forward to the board bringing this process to a timely and successful conclusion.”

The University is seeking a successor to President Robert Caret, who will step down June 30 to become chancellor of the 12-campus University of Maryland system. The finalists were selected when the UMass presidential search committee met in public session in Boston.

“The University of Massachusetts is, at its heart, an institution of transformation. It exists to transform lives, to transform the Commonwealth, and even to transform the world. The person who leads the university thus takes on a solemn responsibility and must be someone who can guide, build, and in some ways transform the university itself,” noted Robert Manning, committee chairman. “It is a big job, the stakes are very high, and the members of this search committee should be very proud of the work we have done and of the names we have put forward. We are advancing outstanding candidates eminently capable of leading the institution that will guide Massachusetts into the future.”

Manning, chairman of MFS Investment Management and a UMass Lowell graduate, said the finalist candidates have strong backgrounds in higher education and also have the experience and ability needed to lead and strengthen a multi-campus university system.

“More and more students are going to be looking to the University of Massachusetts in the years to come, and we need to be sure that our system has the assets it needs to provide a world-class education for those students,” he said. “By climbing into the ranks of the top 100 universities in the world, we have reached an elite level, but we can get even better and serve even more students.”

The UMass presidential search began on Feb. 6, when the board of trustees established a 21-member search committee consisting of faculty members from all five UMass campuses, three students, community and business leaders, and UMass trustees, including state Secretary of Education James Peyser.

The committee was asked to present a list of finalists to the board of trustees at the earliest possible date, with the goal of having a new president on board when Caret steps down on June 30. It was also deemed important to conduct the search as rapidly as possible so that the university could stay in sync with the academic cycle and avoid the prospect of having someone serve as interim president for a lengthy period.

“This Committee, when it was formed, was presented with a tall order — and that was identifying outstanding candidates for the UMass presidency and doing so in an expeditious manner,” Manning said. “We needed to move forward as quickly as possible but still be comprehensive and far-reaching in our search and seek significant public participation. My firm view is that we have met and have exceeded our charge by bringing forward distinguished candidates, either of whom could lead the university of Massachusetts forward and continue its impressive trajectory of progress and growth.”

Patrick Lowe, a UMass student trustee and a member of the search committee, noted that, “as one of the student representatives on the search, I was very pleased with the process as well as the outcome. I believe we are putting forward great candidates, either of whom would do tremendous things for the students of UMass.”

Added Philip Johnston, a UMass trustee who served on the presidential panel, “both candidates have tremendous leadership capacity and would be transformative leaders for UMass.”

Valley Venture Mentors Presents $316,500 at Accelerator Awards

SPRINGFIELD — Olive Natural Beauty Inc. was the big winner at the first annual Accelerator Awards presented by Valley Venture Mentors last night, winning the top prize of $35,000 to advance the startup skin-care business.

More than 120 teams from across the Valley and beyond applied to the grant program. The top 30 were accepted and engaged in a series of 72-hour monthly training boot camps in downtown Springfield. A total of 29 teams made presentations recently in preparation for the awards.

Of those, 12 were chosen as finalists, and were awarded a total of $282,500 in funding last night: Olive Natural Beauty Inc., $35,000; PetSimpl, $32,500; Lobster IT Limited, $32,500; MachineMetrics, $32,500; Wonder Crew, $27,500; EDENIS, $27,500; Food on a Truck, $22,500; Artifact Cider Project, $20,000; Worksafe Technology Inc., $15,000; BeTH, $12,500; LocalTable, $12,500; and White Lion Brewing Co., $12,500.

The other 17 semifinalists, each receiving $2,000, include American Eagle Cycles Inc., Bakepedia, Broga LLC, Cell Zone Inc., CloudContacts, Digital Media Revolutions, East Coast Taps, Eureeka, Feat Socks, Heartfelt Fine Gifts, Lathrios, Norma Computers LLC, Nudger, NuPlanit, PeopleHedge, Piddx, and Voyaj.

VVM program participants judged each other on their customer segment, sales and marketing, scale, profitability, and size, as well as their revenue model and cost structure, to determine the finalists.

“VVM takes a lovingly critical approach to training its startups,” said Paul Silva, co-founder and president of the organization. “We put the entrepreneur first in every endeavor. I’m extremely proud of what these entrepreneurs and their mentors have been able to achieve.”

During the four-month Accelerator Program, startup teams collectively raised more than $1 million, hired employees, negotiated partnerships, secured and grew accounts, and increased product orders.

“We provide comprehensive, effective resources for our teams,” Silva added. “Our real aim is to provide our groups with preparation beyond the presentation. We want them to build their businesses for the long term.”

This year’s Accelerator Program was funded by MassMutual, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Mass. Technology Collaborative, with the mission to support an entrepreneurial renaissance in Springfield and the Pioneer Valley.

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