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SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will reduce adoption fees to $5 for select adult cats six months or older this Saturday, Oct. 3, at both its Springfield and Leverett adoption centers from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cats selected are those who have been waiting for adoption for several weeks.

According to Executive Director Leslie Harris, “as our busiest summer season winds to a close, we still have a large number of cats looking for their next families. We’re holding this adoption event to give these terrific adult cats some attention and opportunities to find new homes.”

Other animals available at Dakin include dogs, kittens, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, ferrets, rats, and mice. A full listing of adoptable animals is available at www.dakinhumane.org.

Dakin Humane Society delivers services that improve the lives of animals in need and the people who care about them from its two locations in Springfield and Leverett. The organization shelters, treats, and fosters more than 20,000 animals each year and has performed more than 62,000 spay/neuter surgeries since 2009. Dakin is a local nonprofit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses that care about animals to bring its services to the community.

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HOLYOKE — The Dowd Insurance Agencies will host a second blood drive in a series benefiting the Baystate Blood Donor Program. The drive will be held Friday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dowd Insurance Agencies parking lot, 14 Bobala Road, Holyoke.

Each year at Baystate Health, more than 5,800 patients receive more than 23,000 transfusions of blood products, which means local blood donations are critical. At the Baystate Blood Donor Program, 100% of all blood and platelet donations are used in Western Mass.

Blood donation is easy and convenient. Roughly one pint of blood is collected during each donation, which can save up to three lives. To be eligible, blood donors must be at least 17 years old, be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and have photo identification. Donors are able to give blood every eight weeks.

According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. is in need of blood. The blood type most often requested is type O because it can be transfused to patients of all blood types. While an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, fewer than 10% actually do.

To schedule a time to donate, call Diane Cygan at (413) 437-1013 or e-mail [email protected].

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NORTHAMPTON — Kiernan Gulick-Sherrill, owner of Green Earth Computers, recently announced that the business is expanding by two technicians and moving from Amherst to Northampton in order to better serve clients in a much larger office space.

The move to 20A Crafts Ave. will provide a more central location for many customers and make it easier for Green Earth staff to schedule on-site visits with clients across the Valley, Gulick-Sherrill said. The location is also more spacious, allowing for additional retail space for refurbished laptops, cables, and accessories.

Green Earth has also welcomed two new technicians to the team in response to the growing demand. Greg Schwartz and Daniel Cottle are set to join the company at a grand-opening reception on Friday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 9 p.m. The grand opening, which is open to the public, will feature the first of many Green Earth gallery exhibits, this one by photographer Jonathan Sherrill, Gulick-Sherrill’s father, and will be a part of Arts Night Out. An artist’s reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.

Schwartz has previous experience at a variety of tech companies, including TechCavalry and College Pro Computers, where he worked alongside Gulick-Sherrill.

Cottle is a Hampshire College graduate with more than 10 years of experience in computer and small-electronics repair. He previously worked in the Hampshire College Information Technology Department.

Green Earth Computers was created in 2009 and offers on-site and drop-off computer repair services as well as remote assistance. The business promotes sustainability and offers computer-recycling services. It also specializes in repair and replacement of computer screens and charge ports, as well as batteries.

For more information, call (413) 282-8324 or visit www.greenearthpc.us.

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HOLYOKE — Cal Conniff will be honored by the New England Ski Museum (NESM) on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The event is open to the public.

NESM’s Spirit of Skiing Award is given to honor a skiing notable who manifests the motto, “skiing is not just a sport, it is a way of life,” attributed to ski pioneer Otto Schniebs. Previous winners include Olympic medalists Stein Eriksen and Penny Pitou, U.S. Olympians Tom Corcoran and Tyler Palmer, Killington Ski Resort founder Preston Smith, renowned ski instructor Herbert Schneider, and ski-show impresario Bernie Weichsel.

Conniff spent his professional life working for the betterment of the ski-area industry, managing the Mt. Tom Ski Area from 1968 to 1973. He put the small facility on the national map by developing extensive night skiing and one of the earliest snow-making systems in the country in the 1960s, two innovations that were soon emulated throughout the resort industry. During his tenure at Mt. Tom, Conniff targeted the youth market, introducing thousands to the thrill of downhill skiing through numerous school programs.

Conniff took over leadership of the National Ski Areas Assoc. in 1973, moving its offices from New York City to West Hartford, Conn. and ultimately downtown Springfield in 1978, where it remained until his retirement in 1990. He now lives in Wells, Maine.

Conniff was an accomplished ski racer in college and won the four-way combined championships for the American Armed Forces in Europe when he was stationed in Germany in the 1950s. A graduate of American International College (AIC), he hosted a TV show on WWLP called Skiers’ Corner. He was inducted into AIC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011, and to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1990. He is the former president of the New England Ski Museum, where an annual grants program was established in his name.

Tickets to the event, which starts at 5 p.m., cost $75 and available by calling the NESM at (603) 823-7177 or visiting www.skimuseum.com/events. Proceeds support the museum’s mission to preserve the history of skiing.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Melha Shriners will once again host the Shrine Directors Harvest Moon Ballroom Dance. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the banquet facility located at 133 Longhill St., Springfield.

Ballroom dancing for all skill levels will be available. All are welcome to enjoy a wide variety of hors d’oeuvres while dancing the night away to the sounds of the Blue Skies Big Band, performing swing, waltz, polka, and more.

Tickets cost $30 and sell out quickly. For tickets or more information, call (413) 736-3647.

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HOLYOKE — Lisa Pack of Holyoke Medical Center has been named Nurse of the Year by the March of Dimes Massachusetts Chapter in the category of Labor and Delivery. This is the third consecutive year a Holyoke Medical Center nurse has received this elite distinction.

“Lisa is highly deserving of this prestigious recognition,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of HMC and Valley Health Systems Inc. “Holyoke Medical Center prides itself on its exemplary team of professionals such as Lisa, who demonstrate consummate skill and deep compassion in providing critical nursing care.”

Added Pack, “I am humbled to be recognized by the March of Dimes to be chosen for this award. I feel blessed to be a member of the Birthing Center staff, where I have now worked for 22 years since it opened. It is a job I love and where we work as a team to support and empower women to have the birth they desire. I am also deeply committed to MotherWoman and postpartum depression, for which I facilitate a weekly support group at Midwifery Care of Holyoke.”

Pack will be honored at a reception in the Holyoke Medical Center lobby on Monday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.

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

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NORTHAMPTON — Dani Klein Williams, owner and lead photographer at Dani Fine Photography, was approached earlier this year by Amherst Media Publications about creating a book, set to be released in early 2016, focusing on the art and business of boudoir photography.

Covering an array of topics in keeping with this theme, the book will comprise practical business advice as well as the step-by-step photographic techniques used by a successful professional photographer. For updates and more information on the progress of this project, follow the studio on Instagram and Facebook.

Dani Fine Photography, a boutique photography studio based on the second level of Thornes Marketplace in Northampton, has been in business for more than 15 years. The all-female photography team offers every kind of photography but specializes in wedding, commercial/editorial, and boudoir photography. The studio is open Tuesday through Saturday each week for inquiries, sessions, and walk-ins.

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NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Volkswagen, Country Nissan, and Country Hyundai announced the winners of the Summer Long Car Giveaway presented by TommyCar Auto Group. Trisha Slowinski of Colrain won a new Volkswagen Passat, Sarah Chase of Greenfield won a new Nissan Versa Note, and Theda Marinelli of Windsor, Conn. drove away in a new Hyundai Accent.

“I was shocked that I was the winner,” Marinelli said. “You never think anything like this would happen to you, and then it did. I am so thrilled that Country Hyundai had this giveaway, and I love my new vehicle.”

The giveaway, which ran from June 3 through Sept. 7, allowed customers to register at any of the three dealerships for their chance to win.

“We wish all of the winner congratulations and safe driving from everyone here at TommyCar Auto Group,” said TommyCar owner Carla Cosenzi. “The car giveaway was a great success for us, and we’re extremely happy with the overwhelming, positive response it received.”

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SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of the newly-formed Springfield Regional Chamber has elected officers to lead the organization: Daniel Keenan, chair; Patricia Canavan, vice chair; Barbara-Jean Deloria, treasurer; and David Parke, clerk.

“The leadership of our new organization is incredibly strong,” said chamber President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. “With their breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with the talent, commitment, and capabilities from the entire board, the Springfield Regional Chamber is poised for continued growth and to maximize the investment our members place in us.”

Keenan is senior vice president of government and community relations for the Sisters of Providence Health System. He has been a member of the chamber’s legislative steering committee since 2006, previously serving as its chair. He had served on the board of directors of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) since 2010, most recently as its vice chair. Prior to joining SPHS, he served six terms as a Massachusetts state representative, holding several key committee assignments, including vice chair of Insurance, Ways and Means, and Taxation.

Canavan is president of United Personnel. A member of the board of directors of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, she most recently served as its vice chair. Canavan also served on the ACCGS board for the past two years. Canavan lends her leadership to other boards of directors, including the Baystate Health Foundation, Springfield Public Forum, and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce.

Deloria is a senior vice president at Florence Bank. She was a member of the ACCGS board of directors since 2005 and served as its board treasurer since that time. She is a past president of the West Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Dress for Success Western Massachusetts and serves on the Mass. Small Business Review Board.

Parke is a partner with Bulkley Richardson and a member of its business and finance department, focusing on general corporate and business matters, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional work. He served on the ACCGS board for the past nine years and, according to Ciuffreda, was instrumental in the formation of the Springfield Regional Chamber. He serves on Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. and is past chair and current member of the Friends of the Homeless board of directors.

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BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker has formally appointed Greenfield Community College President Robert Pura to the newly established Economic Development Planning Council for the Commonwealth.

“It is an honor to be chosen as a member of the Economic Development Planning Council, and I want to thank the Baker-Polito administration for their confidence,” said Pura. “I look forward to working with Secretary [of Housing and Economic Development Jay] Ash and the council in planning for the future of the Commonwealth. I am especially appreciative of the governor’s desire to seek input and perspective for this important work from our community.”

The Council will convene its first meeting in October.

In addition to 37 years experience as a teacher and administrator in the Massachusetts community-college System, the past 15 as president of Greenfield Community College, Pura is also a graduate of a community college. As the first in his family to attend college and the child of an immigrant, he understands what a community-college education can mean to students. “Opening the doors to higher education to all who aspire to a better life for themselves and their families while at the same time maintaining high academic standards is the noblest mission in higher education,” he said.

Pura has chaired the Massachusetts President’s Council and served on its executive committee. He was a member of the working group on assessment of student learning for the state Department of Higher Education and currently serves on the Commission on Academic Student and Community Development for the American Assoc. of Community Colleges. He sits on the Baystate Health board of directors and the New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges Higher Education Commission.

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PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. announced the promotion of Richard Marotta to president of Berkshire Bank and Sean Gray to chief operating officer of the bank.

Marotta will be responsible for all aspects of administration, risk, and infrastructure, including people and systems, compliance, and credit. He has been serving Berkshire as executive vice president, chief risk and administrative officer since 2013.

Gray will be responsible for the operating teams of the bank, including retail, commercial, small business, home lending, wealth management, and insurance. He has been serving Berkshire as executive vice president, retail banking since 2010.

“Richard and Sean are results-driven, high-integrity leaders that have been integral to the growth of this company, and this promotion reflects their contributions. As we continue to execute on our strategic vision, their leadership and ability is increasingly important to our success,” said Michael Daly, CEO of the bank and the company.

Additionally, the bank promoted three executives — George Bacigalupo, Josephine Iannelli, and Linda Johnston — to senior executive vice president, while promoting eight others to the executive team, broadening the responsibilities of these leaders and creating a more effective operating structure. They are Michael Carroll, executive vice president, chief risk and credit officer; James Curran, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, Central Mass. and Connecticut; Mark Foster, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, Eastern Mass. and ABL; Tami Gunsch, executive vice president, retail banking; Scott Houghtaling, executive vice president, regional commercial leader, New York; Allison O’Rourke, executive vice president, investor relations and financial institution banking; Deborah Stephenson, executive vice president, compliance and regulatory; and Gary Urkevich, executive vice president, IT and project management.

“We are also recognizing the accomplishments of other current executives and expanding our overall executive team,” Daly said. “This reorganization is a natural extension of the strong growth Berkshire has experienced and positions us well for future growth and expansion. We believe the best way to accelerate our company’s progress is to empower the next level of leadership through more engagement and greater accountability. We’re proud of the bench we’ve built and our ability to promote from within. I have no doubt that this leadership team will drive Berkshire to new heights in performance, integrity, and culture.”

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AGAWAM — Dave’s Soda and Pet City raised $8,620 to support Thomas J. O’Connor (TJO) Animal Control and Adoption Center during the Dave’s Putting for Paws Golf Tournament recently held at the Ledges Golf Course in South Hadley.

In the past, Dave’s Soda and Pet City has put on this golf outing as a way for employees and vendors to have a day of fun and networking. This year, company owner Dave Ratner decided to open it up to the public and raise money. The Putting for Paws golf tournament attracted 100 people, including Dave’s employees, vendors, and public golfers. The event included a full day of golf, a barbecue dinner, and an awards ceremony in the afternoon.

“We saw the opportunity to make a big difference through our event, and our vendors have been on board from the very beginning. We are all very excited to be able to invite the public to play golf with us and help such a great group,” said Ashley Mascroft, marketing coordinator for Dave’s Soda & Pet City.

Added Scott Renius, executive director at the Foundation for TJO Animals, which supports the animals at the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center, “the money donated to the Foundation for TJO Animals by Dave’s will greatly help in supporting the care and welfare of the many animals in need of medical attention, training, and daily care at the TJO Animal Control and Adoption Center. The funding will provide opportunities for the animals to become healthy, adoptable pets and be placed in their forever homes.”

Natural Balance was the event’s Top Dog sponsor, the Best of Show sponsor was Petcurean, and the Best of Breed sponsor was Merrick Pet Foods.

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EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of ESB Bancorp Inc., and Hometown Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hometown Community Bancorp Inc., jointly announced they will form a strategic partnership through the merger of their holding companies.

After this transaction is completed, the combined mutual holding company will have more than $1.7 billion in assets and more than $180 million in equity capital, with a branch network of 23 offices located throughout Central and Western Mass. and Northeast Conn.

ESB and Hometown will merge mutual holding companies, but will continue to run their banks independently and autonomously. The announcement follows ESB’s 2015 acquisition of Citizens National Bank in Putnam, Conn.

“We are very pleased to partner with a company that is as strong and successful as we are,” said Michael Hewitt, president and CEO of Hometown Bank. “This is truly about two successful banking entities joining forces in a partnership to better serve our communities. This transaction gives us the size and scale to be competitive and successful for many years to come and expands our market presence.”

Added Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of Easthampton Savings Bank, “we are extremely excited to announce this strategic partnership with an organization with which we share a lot of familiarity and that, like us, has been a top financial performer for so many years.

“Our business models and cultures are very similar,” he added. “Both banks have strong boards and management teams and have long, successful track records. We are going to leverage those strengths by operating our two banks separately underneath the combined mutual holding company, while taking advantage of efficiencies and economies of scale at the holding-company level. We are all very confident that this multi-bank, holding-company model represents the best future for our two banks, as well as for other like-minded community banks in New England that may be attracted to our partnership over time.”

Hewitt noted that “the dynamics of community banking have changed dramatically over the years. Operating costs are under constant pressure, and net interest margins have narrowed, so now more than ever, size truly does matter. For both banks, this transaction creates critical mass, even stronger finances, and a plan to better serve all of our communities for many years to come.”

As a result of this transaction, Hometown Community Bancorp will merge into ESB Bancorp, and Sosik will serve as the merged company’s CEO, while Hewitt will serve as its president. Both Sosik and Hewitt will continue as CEOs of their respective banks. The merged parent holding company is also planning to change its name to Hometown Financial Group to better reflect its strategic positioning as a multi-bank holding company.

“While we are going to change our holding company name, customers should expect no changes, name or otherwise, at either Hometown Bank or Easthampton Savings Bank,” Sosik said. “To the contrary, our customers will continue to see the same great service and level of community commitment that they have come to expect over the years. In fact, as part of this transaction, ESB is funding a $1 million contribution to start a charitable foundation for the communities served by Hometown Bank.”

Both banks operate on identical technology platforms, so there will be no customer disruption, Hewitt added. “This will be entirely seamless to the customers of both banks.”

The boards of directors of both banks have unanimously approved this transaction. The merger is subject to a vote by both bank’s corporators, as well as receipt of customary regulatory approvals. The merger is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016.

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GREENFIELD — In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2015, Greenfield Community College (GCC) will open its doors on Thursday, Oct. 1 between 5 and 7 p.m. to students, parents, and others interested to learn more about manufacturing practices, free training programs, and the outstanding opportunities a career in manufacturing can provide.

Manufacturing Day is an annual national event at the local level supported by area manufacturers as they host students, teachers, parents, job seekers, and other community members at open houses, plant tours, and presentations designed to showcase modern manufacturing technology and careers. The goal is to expand the community’s knowledge of manufacturing and improve the public perception of manufacturing career opportunities.

“GCC is responding to the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in the manufacturing sector who can design, program, and operate technology,” said GCC President Bob Pura. “According to the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, the average age of a manufacturing employee is now 56, and by the year 2020 they project an unprecedented shortage of skilled manufacturing workers who will need to be replaced.”

The event will be held in the Core Lobby of GCC, One College Dr., Greenfield. Activities will include an opportunity to meet and greet area manufacturing companies and learn about what they make, as well as explore GCC’s training programs. Attendees can join a scavenger hunt, enter to win prizes,and enjoy refreshments.

Immediately following Manufacturing Day, attendees are invited to join GCC’s Pioneer Valley Institute presentation by Journeyman machinist Jim Terapane, who is also president of the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage. His presentation, titled “North from the Springfield Armory II: Local Industrial DNA,” will discuss the industrial lineage of the machine-tool industry of the Pioneer Valley and goes back to the manufacturing of arms at the Springfield Armory, which was a springboard to machine-tool industries stretching up the Connecticut River to Windsor, Vt. The event, which is free and open to the public, will run 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sloan Theater.

Those interested in applying for the free training programs should also attend the information and application session on Monday, Oct. 19. For details, visit www.gcc.mass.edu/manufacturing or contact Jeremiah Riordon at (413) 775-1611 or [email protected].

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AMHERST — The Family Outreach of Amherst will host its fourth annual Warm Up the Night event on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst.

The tent at Lord Jeffery Inn will be transformed into a strolling culinary extravaganza. Enjoy delicious small bites, sips, and tastes from an eclectic mix of local food vendors, including 30Boltwood, Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar, the Blue Heron, Bread and Butter, Carr’s Ciderhouse, the Alvah Stone, Jasper Hill Farm, Sun Kim Bop Food Truck, and more. Features this year include a pig roast, live music by musicians the Winterpills and Roger Salloom, and a special appearance by local guitar legend J Mascis.

Tickets are $45 per person. Visit www.chd/familyoutreach for more information or to register, or contact Rachel Condry at (413) 548-1272 or [email protected].

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College School of Social Work and the Peace Corps announced the launch of the new Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which will provide graduate-school scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers. Program fellows will serve as interns in local, underserved communities while they complete their studies, allowing them to bring home and expand upon the skills they learned as volunteers.

“We are delighted to partner with Springfield College to support our returned volunteers as they pursue higher education and continue their commitment to service,” Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet said. “Communities are moved forward by the selflessness of volunteers, and returned Peace Corps volunteers have unique skills and experiences to offer their local communities.”

Selected applicants will receive a graduate fellowship while enrolled in the Springfield College Master of Social Work program. As part of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, students will complete an internship, receive a stipend, and have tuition credits waived each year.

“Springfield College was founded in 1885 with the mission of educating students in spirit, mind, and body in leadership for service to others,” said Springfield College Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs Jean Wyld. “Given this mission, we are excited to partner with the Peace Corps and look forward to welcoming our Coverdell fellows to the School of Social Work. The college is pleased to collaborate with the Peace Corps for this new program and to extend the impact of the School of Social Work still further.”

Peace Corps volunteers who are involved in the program will earn their master’s degree in social work from Springfield College. As part of the program, students will complete 1,050 hours of service in the field in partnership with more than 1,000 agencies in New England and New York.

“There is a synergy between Springfield College’s mission to educate future leaders in service and the Peace Corps’ mission to create sustainable change through dedicated partnerships around the world,” said Francine Vecchiolla, dean of the Springfield College School of Social Work. “Our welcoming school community will offer abundant opportunities for a Coverdell fellow to help promote a better understanding of other cultures and a cross-cultural ethical mandate that is central to social-work education.”

Through their internships, Coverdell fellows will apply what they learn in the classroom to a professional setting. They not only gain valuable, hands-on experience that makes them more competitive in today’s job market, but they also further the missions of the Peace Corps and Springfield College. By sharing their global perspective with the communities they serve, fellows help fulfill the Peace Corps’ commitment to strengthen Americans’ understanding of the world and its people.

“As a returned Peace Corps volunteer and faculty member in the Springfield College School of Social Work, I look forward to working with our Coverdell fellows to provide meaningful exposure to their overseas experience,” said Karen Clark-Hoey, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, who served in Romania from 1994 to 1996. “Together, we will create opportunities on and off campus to foster student insight into life in a developing country. Ultimately, we would aim to demystify living and working overseas and broadening student understanding of leading a global life.”

The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program began in 1985 at Teachers College, Columbia University, and now includes more than 90 university partners across the country. The program is specifically reserved for students who have already completed the Peace Corps service abroad. Since the inception of this program, more than 4,500 volunteers have participated. For more information, visit peacecorps.gov/fellows.

To learn more about the Coverdell Fellows Program at Springfield College, contact Clark-Hoey at [email protected].

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AGAWAM — The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) announced its findings from the 2015 Insurance & Benefits Survey, conducted earlier this year, with 121 companies participating from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

The survey posed more than 130 questions. It covered health insurance, including cost, coverage, eligibility, and employee cost sharing. It also addressed retirement plans, disability benefits, and voluntary benefits.

The greatest change in the survey findings continues to be in health insurance. Employers will offer, or have introduced, methods to control costs, while attempting to comply with the Affordable Care Act. These methods include shifting deductible costs and co-share to employees by altering plan design.

More specifically, the survey indicates the employers’ contribution towards an employee’s coverage option has decreased from 2013 levels. While monthly premiums illustrate minimal changes, the annual deductible per person and per family has increased. As a result, employers have reassessed their benefit packages, and long-term-care benefits are affected.

“Everyone is looking at the bottom line, and controlling healthcare costs is often on the top of that list,” said Mark Adams, director of HR Solutions for EANE. “That said, employers want to remain attractive to new employees and preserve their benefit packages.”

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Regional accounting firm Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. announced the following promotions to senior audit associate: Timothy Bessette, Nicholas Deets, Patrick Kelly, Caitlin Main, Alex McCabe, James Mercadante, Steve Norris, Andrew Pires, Michael Ray, and Kyle Rounseville. In addition, Rachel Hahn has been promoted to senior tax associate.

In the firm’s wholly owned subsidiary, the Technology Group, LLC, Hadas Davis was promoted to senior network engineer, and Kenneth Blain was promoted to network engineer.

“I am pleased to see our team’s dedication to accounting and technology excellence,” said Drew Andrews, the frm’s managing partner. “These promotions are the result of our clients’ continued satisfaction in all that we do for them.”

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WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond, a New England leader in civil engineering and environmental consulting, recently hired mechanical engineer Jason Curtis to bolster its growing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) team. He has experience designing a range of institutional, educational, residential, healthcare, commercial, and combined heat and power projects throughout the region. He will work primarily out of the firm’s corporate office in Westfield.

Curtis has managed projects from the conceptual design phase through construction administration. He has completed HVAC system designs and overseen the production of MEP and fire-protection construction documents. Known for working closely with owners and architects in design-coordination efforts, he also has performed energy models and life-cycle cost analyses to evaluate various prospective energy-conservation measures for renovation projects.

“Jason is a welcome addition to our MEP team,” said David Pinsky, president and CEO of Tighe & Bond. “As the demand for our mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services has grown, we have expanded our staff to better serve our clients and provide more integrated services. We now have a robust MEP team of 10 that quickly respond to our clients’ needs.”

Curtis earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Union College. He is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, and is registered in Accredited LEED AP Building Design + Construction. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.

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SPRINGFIELD — The 25th annual SIDS Race For Life, in memory of Barry Metayer Jr., will be held this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m., with runner registration at 9:30 a.m. The five-mile road race and 3.5-mile fun walk will begin and end at the John Boyle O’Reilly Club on Progress Avenue in Springfield.

The accompanying food truck festival is the first of its kind in the area, and for the past four years, the trucks have been as big a draw as the race. A new lineup of trucks will be on hand to feed hungry runners and spectators. In addition to local favorites such as Log Rolling (coffee, muffins, burgers, and hot dogs) and MJ’s (breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and Philly cheesesteaks), the Cupcake Brake will be coming in from New Haven with custom cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and whoopee pies; Sun Kim Bop will offer Korean tacos, burgers, dumplings, and wraps; and Felix’s Baked Potato will serve up loaded baked potatoes. On the lighter side, Chanterelle to Go will serve farm-to-table soups, salads, and sandwiches.

The SIDS Race for Life is made possible by a wide roster of sponsors, led by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Williams Distributing, Darby O’Brien Advertising, and Baystate Health. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Massachusetts Center For SIDS. For further information about registration, routes, and more, visit www.sidsrace4life.com.

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SPRINGFIELD — As the weather begins to change, the need for layers and warmer clothing is becoming ever more important, especially for the Salvation Army of Greater Springfield. The organization is gearing up for another frigid winter, which brings a critical need for warm, new or gently used winter coats.

To help local families stay warm as the mercury plummets into polar temperatures, the Salvation Army of Greater Springfield announced the launch of the 2015 Coats for Kids campaign. The public can help by donating new or gently used winter coats by Friday, Oct. 16. Warm winter coats are needed in all sizes to fit infants and youth as well as young adults.

Coats for Kids was established in 1980 and has collected tens of thousands of winter coats that are distributed to kids in need throughout the Greater Springfield region. The day for qualified families to register and receive selected coats will be Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Salvation Army location on Pearl Street in downtown Springfield.

“Now is the perfect time of year to clean out your closets and make a difference in a child’s life by donating coats that no longer fit,” said Maj. John Ferreira of the Greater Springfield Salvation Army. “There are many local businesses that will provide drop boxes for the Salvation Army to collect the coats this season, many of whom have been helping with this campaign for years. We are so grateful to the community and those businesses for caring about the well-being of children in the Pioneer Valley and providing them with the means to stay warm this winter.”

Presenting sponsors Berkshire Bank, Belmont Laundry, America’s Box Choice, and Market Mentors, LLC, as well as many other local businesses — including Braman Termite and Pest Elimination, City Tire, Columbia Gas, Curry Printing, Eastfield Mall, Eddie’s Furniture, Enfield Square, Fireside Designs, Food Zone International Supermarket, Hampden Zimmerman, Monson Savings Bank, Noonan Energy, Pride, Raymour & Flanigan, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, and the Zoo in Forest Park — are working to provide support for children in need by keeping them warm this winter. All have teamed up with the goal of collecting thousands of new or gently used winter coats for local children.

For more information on Salvation Army Coats for Kids, call WMAS at (413) 737-1414 or visit salvationarmycoatsforkids.com.

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HOLYOKE — Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the hiring of three new associates: Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Joseph LeMay, and Robert Spano.

Fitzgerald graduated summa cum laude from Elms College with two bachelor’s degrees, in accounting and information systems and in business management and marketing. She is currently enrolled in the MSA program at Elms. As an undergraduate student, she earned the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship, the Margaret & Agnes O’Donnell Scholarship, and the Donald A. & Dorothy F. Axtell Grant Scholarship.

Before pursuing accounting, Fitzgerald worked as a customer-service professional at a local bank. In her current position, she works closely with clients to meet their engagement needs and supports the lead accountant in matters including compliance testing and financial analysis.

LeMay comes to MBK from Westfield State University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and an MSA. He brings a background in bookkeeping, cost-accounting analytical research, and public-accounting experience to his position through various internships in both public accounting and private industry, including an internship with Meyers Brothers Kalicka. As an associate, his responsibilities include performing audit testing for various industries as well as tax returns for individuals and businesses.

Spano holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from American International College, where he is currently enrolled in the MSAT graduate program. He specializes in field work and compliance testing. Before joining the firm, he completed an internship at a local firm, where he gained experience in taxation and fraud examination.

“Elizabeth, Joseph, and Robert represent the next generation of accountants in our profession,” said Howard Cheney, partner and director of the firm’s Audit and Accounting practice. “They are young, vital, and motivated to provide quality service to our clients. At MBK, we believe strongly in the development of our next generation to ensure the continuity of the service we provide to our clients. We couldn’t have asked for better candidates.”

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GREENFIELD — The Connecticut River Watershed Council’s (CRWC) 19th annual Source to Sea Cleanup, taking place this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, will feature a number of fun activities for participants in addition to the trash cleanup.

Source to Sea Cleanup volunteers remove tons of trash along rivers, streams, parks, boat launches, trails, and more in all four states of the Connecticut River basin. All are invited to join the fun and be part of the effort to generate cleaner rivers. For more information or to find a local cleanup group, visit www.ctriver.org/cleanup.

“Thousands of volunteers from across four states come out on a single weekend to help clean up our rivers. They literally remove tons of trash every year. Their hard work and dedication is impressive and inspiring, and we want to do everything we can to make this effort fun, too,” said Alicea Charamut, CRWC river steward and cleanup organizer. To date, volunteers have prevented more than 897 tons of trash from polluting area rivers.

Participants who join the Green River Cleanup in Greenfield will enjoy food from a variety of local vendors, music from Tuff Riddim, as well as a post-cleanup celebration hosted by Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Cleanup participants who join the Jewish Community of Amherst at the Oxbow in Easthampton will be joined by the Northampton Brewery. Participants are also invited to the brewery after the cleanup for a post-cleanup celebration. These are just two of the many local cleanups happening all along the Connecticut River and streams this weekend as part of the Source to Sea Cleanup.

During the Cleanup, participants are encouraged to keep their cameras handy and snap lots of photos to submit in the Source to Sea Cleanup photo contest. Photos must be submitted through CRWC’s website, www.ctriver.org/cleanup. Public voting will determine the top 15 photos, which will be submitted to a panel of judges to select winners. Many prizes have been donated by a number of companies in support of the cleanup, including North Country Lodge & Cabins at the source of the Connecticut River in Pittsburg, N.H., as well as Cabela’s, Mount Washington Resort, Jiminy Peak, Adventure Park at Storrs, and more.

“In addition to removing tons of trash from our rivers, the Source to Sea Cleanup strengthens community and gives people an opportunity to improve their neighborhoods,” said CRWC Executive Director Andrew Fisk. “When people help clean their rivers, they make connections with each other and with their rivers. Those connections have benefits lasting well beyond the cleanup. That’s what it’s all about. And if you can have a bit of fun while you’re at it, then even better.”

Source to Sea Cleanup lead sponsors include NRG’s Middletown Generating Station, Pratt & Whitney, and TransCanada. To learn more about CRWC, visit www.ctriver.org.

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HOLYOKE — Kathleen Anderson, president of the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Fall Economic Development Business Breakfast, “Holyoke’s Building Blocks,” will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 a.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

“Local and regional community economic and property development will be the focus,” she explained. “It is important for our business community to understand what is available for future development in the city and for our keynote speaker, Richard Sullivan, to see the opportunities as he attracts businesses to this region.”

The keynote speaker will be Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, who served as chief of staff under then-Gov. Deval Patrick, worked as state Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, and was appointed commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation while serving as Westfield mayor from 1994 to 2007.

Breakfast attendees will hear from local property owners about their success and plans for the future, and get updates on progress from a local property- and land-developer panel led by City Office of Planning and Economic Development Director Marcos Marrero, John Aubin of Open Square, Andrew Crystal of O’Connell Development Group Inc., E. Denis Walsh of Weld Management, Glenn Shealey of Quantum Properties, and Sullivan.

New chamber members will also be introduced to the business community, including Batchelder Associates, Alternative Health, Elevation Art & Framing, Century Homecare, Fiesta Cafe, Advanced Restoration, Presley Law, PLLC, Insurance Center of New England, Signs and Design, and Revitalize CDC. Salutes will go out to Open Square on its 25th anniversary and to FLN-MAR, celebrating 45 years in business.

The breakfast is sponsored by Ferriter Law, Holyoke Medical Center, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. Admission is $20 with advance registration for Holyoke chamber members, $25 for member walk-ins, and $30 for the public. Tickets may be purchased in advance at holyokechamber.com/events.

Briefcase Departments

CRRC USA Rail Corp. Breaks Ground on $95M Springfield Plant

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Charlie Baker and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined a host of local and state officials and representatives of CRRC USA Rail Corp. recently for a groundbreaking ceremony at the city’s former Westinghouse site on Page Boulevard, where the company will build its first North American plant. CRRC, a Chinese-based manufacturer of urban mass-transit vehicles, won a $565 million contract with the state last year to build nearly 300 subway cars for the MBTA’s aging Red and Orange lines — a project that promises 100-plus construction jobs from the building of a 220,000-square-foot plant, and more than 150 new manufacturing positions. CRRC visited about 50 North American sites before settling on Springfield. “Today is a great day in Springfield, and in Massachusetts, with CRRC, the largest railway company in the world, coming to Springfield,” Sarno said, noting that, while manufacturing was the city’s strong industrial base for generations, it started to erode in the 1970s, but has never gone away, and CRRC could be a catalyst to further shift the needle in a positive direction. “We now have a $95 million project here at the old Westinghouse site. This will be CRRC’s North American hub. It’s important that we use this as leverage and momentum,” the mayor said — not just for further manufacturing in Springfield, but a for a boost in regional rail service. “I’d love to see that east-west rail connecting Boston to Springfield to Washington, D.C.” While calling the groundbreaking “an exciting day for Springfield, an exciting day for the Commonwealth, and an exciting day for Western Mass.,” Baker said the MBTA is in dire need of new cars on its Red and Orange lines. During Boston’s crippling winter earlier this year, he said, it was pointed out to him that the rail cars pressing through the storms were the same ones that endured the Blizzard of ’78. “Think about that — that was a really long time ago, folks,” he told hundreds of people in attendance at yesterday’s ceremony, calling CRRC’s arrival a piece of the state’s “strategy to bring jobs, economic development, and transit improvements for the benefit of all people in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” Weiping Yu, vice president of CRRC Corp. Limited in Beijing, said he was “honored” to partner with officials in Massachusetts and Springfield on the $95 million construction project and the economic benefits it will generate. Yi Lu, general commercial counselor for the New York Chinese Consulate, added that he’s confident the new Springfield plant will be a strong engine for the local economy, generating hundreds of new jobs and perhaps spurring further Chinese investment in the region. “Looking back on our initial discussions when we first visited Massachusetts,” added Chuanhe Zhou, president of CRRC USA Rail Corp., “I’m proud of the strides we’ve made, the relationships we’ve built, and the partnerships we’ve formed — from meetings with city officials to tours of local manufacturers to visits to local educational institutions. We couldn’t have found a better partner than you.” Jay Ash, the state’s secretary of Housing and Economic Development, said CRRC wants to be a good neighbor by hiring local people, taking advantage of local supply chains, and engaging with companies around Western Mass. as it expands in the future. And expand it should, added Stephanie Pollack, the Commonwealth’s Transportation secretary, if only because much of the country is dealing with the same issues as Massachusetts when it comes to aging rail cars. “We know what CRRC knows, which is that the MBTA is hardly the only transit system in the United States with 1970s-era cars,” she noted. “In fact, a lot of cars in this country were bought in the 1970s with what was then a relatively young federal program for producing them.” Baker credited his predecessor, former Gov. Deval Patrick, and his team with much of the legwork to bring CRRC to Massachusetts. “They did make this day possible. Sometimes you get credit for stuff that happens on your watch, whether you had anything to do with it or not.” That said, the governor went on, “our administration is thrilled to be here today. We consider this project to be not just an important part of the economic-development story in Springfield, but an important part of the future of the MBTA and transit in Massachusetts.”

Parent Companies of Local TV Stations Announce Merger

SPRINGFIELD — Media General Inc., owner of NBC-affiliated WWLP 22 and the CW Springfield, has agreed to buy Meredith Corp., owner of WGGB abc 40, CBS 3 Springfield, and Fox 6, for about $2.4 billion in cash and stock. The combined company, Meredith Media General, will be the third-largest local television station owner, initially with 88 television stations across 54 markets that reach 30% — approximately 34 million — of U.S. TV households. It anticipates annual revenue of $3 billion. Stations in six markets, including Springfield, will be swapped or otherwise divested in order to address regulatory considerations. The other five such markets are Portland, Ore.; Nashville, Tenn.; Hartford-New Haven, Conn.; Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. and Asheville, N.C.; and Mobile, Ala. and Pensacola, Fla. “This merger creates greater opportunities for profitable growth than either company could achieve on its own,” said Media General Chairman J. Stewart Bryan III. “Importantly, shareholders of both companies will benefit from the upside potential of a diversified and strategically well-positioned media company with a strong financial profile and the ability to generate significant free cash flow.” Added Meredith CEO Steve Lacy, “we are excited about the opportunity to create a powerful new multi-platform and diversified media company with significant operations on the local and national levels. This merger will create a strong and efficient company positioned to realize the significant earnings and cash flow potential of local broadcasting, leverage the unparalleled reach and rich content-creation capabilities of Meredith’s national brands, and capture the rapidly developing growth potential of the digital media space. It also positions Meredith Media General to deliver enhanced shareholder value and participate in future industry consolidation.”

Unemployment Rate Steady in New England

BOSTON — The New England Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released New England and state unemployment numbers for July. These data are supplied by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics program, which produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor-force data for Census regions and divisions, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities. Among the highlights of the release:
• The New England unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.7% in July. One year ago, the New England jobless rate was higher, at 5.8%. The New England unemployment rate was lower than the national rate of 5.3%.
• Three New England states posted jobless rates that were significantly different from the U.S. rate of 5.3%: Vermont (3.6%), New Hampshire (3.7%), and Maine (4.6%).
• Over the last year, five New England states recorded statistically significant unemployment-rate decreases, with declines ranging from 1.8% in Rhode Island to 0.5% in Vermont.

Departments People on the Move

Berkshire Bank announced the promotion of Michael Grandfield to Senior Vice President, commercial relationship manager in Berkshire’s Pioneer Valley Region. He will continue his role as a commercial relationship manager in the region. Grandfield has nearly 30 years of managerial and commercial-lending experience, having held leadership roles at community banks in Western Mass. and Northern Conn., including Hampden Bank, Simsbury Bank, Baybank, and Bank of New England. “Mike has been a valued employee for the past 15 years,” said Luke Kettles, senior vice president, commercial regional executive. “Over this time, he has built strong ties to the local community and solid commercial relationships. He is a seasoned banking professional with a strong customer focus, assisting clients with all of their commercial-borrowing and cash-management needs. I am delighted to count him as a member of our team and know he will continue to be an important contributor to our continued growth and success.” Grandfield is a graduate of Bryant College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He also earned an MBA from American International College. He has been civically involved in all of the communities in which he has lived and worked over the years, serving on numerous nonprofit boards. He is also past president of the Agawam Rotary Club and continues to be an active member.

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The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has appointed Janet Daisley vice president of programs effective immediately. Daisley reports to Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO. “Janet will provide leadership and strategic vision for the foundation’s grant-making programs and help with building capacity for the region’s nonprofit sector,” Zobel said. In her new role, Daisley will be responsible for the team that distributes approximately $3.5 million each year in grants to 100 local nonprofits, and awards scholarships to more than 700 area students. Janet’s area is also responsible for continuing Valley Gives Day, which will happen on May 3, 2016. “We are fortunate to have someone with Janet’s skills and broad experience to work with the foundation to continue to expand our presence in the Pioneer Valley,” said Liz Sillin, who chairs the foundation’s distribution committee, which oversees grant recommendations. Daisley joined the foundation in September after serving as vice president of programs at VentureWell in Hadley, where she led the development, design, and management of a portfolio of programs focused on training young scientists seeking to launch ventures that improve life for people and the planet. Prior to that, she was the director at Commonwealth Corp., where she oversaw a $17 million state contract to provide education and workforce training of youth in Massachusetts’ juvenile justice system. Her experience also includes working on K-12 education policy issues for both the Massachusetts State Legislature and the Connecticut General Assembly. She has served as a volunteer on the boards of the Amherst Education Fund and the Performance Project. She also led an Amherst-based Girl Scout troop for 12 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colgate University and a master’s degree in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

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Melissa Tetreault

Melissa Tetreault

Veteran mortgage professional Melissa Tetreault has joined Mortgage Network Inc. as a loan officer in the company’s Longmeadow branch office. In her new role, Tetreault will be responsible for serving homebuyers and homeowners throughout the Western Mass. area. Based in Danvers, Mortgage Network provides mortgage banking services in more than 20 states through a wide variety of retail offices built to fit each local market. Tetreault brings 20 years of mortgage banking experience in the Franklin County area. Most recently, she served as assistance vice president of retail lending for Greenfield Cooperative Bank. Tetreault serves as a board member at the United Way of Franklin County and the YMCA of Greenfield. She is also a member of the Shelburne Falls Women’s Club and an affiliate member of the Realtor Assoc. of the Pioneer Valley. “We are delighted to welcome Missy to Mortgage Network,” said Carrie Hamel, branch manager of Mortgage Network’s Longmeadow office. “Having lived and worked in this area as a mortgage professional for the past 20 years, she knows the market about as well as anyone.” Added Tetreault, “the Western Massachusetts housing market is definitely looking up. Home prices are very affordable, which is excellent news for first-time homebuyers, and price appreciation has been steady, which is great for homeowners.”

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Berkshire Bank recently named five individuals to lead and manage its Wealth Management team, which serves individuals, companies, government organizations, and nonprofit organizations:
Richard Bleser has been appointed senior vice president, chief investment officer. Bleser has served Berkshire Bank as its senior vice president, portfolio manager since joining the firm in 2010 from Meridian Capital Partners Inc., where he was responsible for macroeconomic, S&P 500, and hedge-fund analysis. He will lead Berkshire’s investment-portfolio-management efforts, working closely with and Edgar.
• Jason Edgar has been named senior vice president, wealth portfolio manager, and regional leader – New England. Edgar joined the banks a senior portfolio manager in 2014 after several years with Enterprise Investment Advisor, a division of Enterprise Bank. He will lead Berkshire’s wealth-management initiatives for the New England region, while working closely with Bleser and Cologero on the investment portfolio.
Mary Ellen Cologero has been named senior vice president, wealth portfolio manager, and regional leader – New York. Cologero will lead Berkshire Bank’s wealth-management initiatives for the New York region, while working closely with Bleser and Edgar on the investment portfolio. With more than 25 years of investment experience, she joined the team as a senior portfolio manager from Key Bank, where she served as senior vice president, senior portfolio manager.
Janice Ward has been appointed first vice president, wealth advisor, and senior fiduciary officer. Ward has served Berkshire as a wealth advisor and senior fiduciary officer since joining the bank in 2012 from Greenfield Savings Bank. She works primarily with trust and estate clients, oversees fiduciary activities, and focuses on financial planning; and
Elizabeth Gore has been named first vice president, trust operations and compliance. Bringing more than 34 years of banking experience, 22 of them in Berkshire Bank’s Trust Operations, Gore oversees all aspects of operations and compliance for the Wealth Management Group and currently manages the Lenox Wealth Management Office and assists clients on a daily basis.

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Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality Group, a Berkshires-based hotel-management company, announced the appointment of Janet Eason as vice president of marketing. In this position, Eason is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and vision to all marketing efforts for the properties in the company’s portfolio. Main Street Hospitality Group manages the new boutique Hotel on North in Pittsfield, the Porches Inn at MASS MoCA in North Adams, and the Williams Inn in Williamstown, and owns and operates the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. Eason brings more than 15 years of hospitality experience to Main Street Hospitality Group, including her most recent leadership role as director of marketing communications at the Colonial Williamsburg Hospitality Co. in Virginia, where she oversaw all aspects of marketing for six unique hotel properties, 12 restaurants, three golf courses, a full-service spa, and 20 retail outlets. “This is an exciting time for Main Street Hospitality Group as we deepen our position as a regional management company with a focus on preservation, innovation, and the communities we serve,” Eustis said. “Janet’s extensive knowledge of integrated brand positioning across multiple properties will be instrumental in guiding the company’s continued success. We welcome her to the Main Street family.” Prior to the Colonial Williamsburg Hospitality Co., Eason served as president at Eason Partners, a Boston-based marketing firm specializing in the travel and hospitality industries, working with clients such as the Barbados Tourism Authority and Elegant Hotels. She was also vice president of strategic planning at Boston-based ISM, where she provided marketing solutions for travel companies such as the Sagamore Resort and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Adamski-Maggi, Carol A.
58 Hadley Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Alicea, Adneris
164 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Armitage, Kevin D.
181 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Arroyo, Moises
104 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Barkman, Mikka
PO Box 381
Stockbridge, MA 01262
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/15

Berniche, Charlene
P.O. Box 763
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Besserman, Rachel C.T.
a/k/a Weiss, Rachel
75 West St. 4A
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Brown, Margaret L.
a/k/a Pace, Margaret
a/k/a Ware, Margaret
71 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Brown, Tammy L.
118 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Caputo, Candace M.
15 Hampden Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Caruso, Frank R.
Caruso, Lorraine D.
14 Garford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Colon, Mitchelly
a/k/a Colon Zayas, Mitchelly
41 Ionia St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Cornelius, Paula A.
65 Summit St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Dumas, William Richard
79 Mitchell Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Dwyer, Carroll H.
Dwyer, Teri L.
336 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

Field, Timothy R.
118 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Freeman, Jay R.
1022 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Gilbert, Shane W.
134 College Highway, Apt. G4
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Govor, Yelena
770 Blanford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Gregori, Bruce F.
242 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Hammonds, Andrew
Hammonds, Maralyn A.
221 Harvard Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Hassan, Mohamed M.
377 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Healey, James F.
42 Mead Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Johnson, Charlene A.
48 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Kerr, James W.
27 Cambridge Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Konovalov, Kirill G.
33 Norman Terrace
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Latham, Mary Mae
112 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/05/15

Lawrence, Ronald C.
Lawrence, Deborah A.
1138 Dunhamtown Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

McSweeney, Angela
100 Bearsden Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/07/15

O’Connor, Donald M.
O’Connor, Janet Lee
234 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Pagan, Gladys Michelle
342 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Perez, Mikie
P.O. Box 4794
Chicopee, MA 01014
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/10/15

Perini, Francis R.
Perini, Eileen E.
115 Anzio Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Ramsey, David G.
31 State St., Apt. 24B
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/13/15

Rivera, Jorge R.
44 Better Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Sanchez, Ronny R.
Sanchez, Maria Elsie
39 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/12/15

Segala, David J.
Segala, Nancy C.
22 Walnut St. #3
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Shaw, Robert A.
Shaw, Barbara A.
127 Burma Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Smart, Thomas M.
148 Anvil St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/09/15

Solomon, Harriet R.
39 North Summer St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Sudsy Bubbles Inc.
JK Healey Inc.
Vending 4 Quarters
Healey, Kelly M.
42 Mead Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/14/15

Thompson, Tamara Rita
16 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Tilton, Richard R.
251 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/11/15

Valentine, Belinda
124 Exchange St., 3rd Fl.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/04/15

Warren-Roy, Elizabeth A.
24 Brigham Street
Northborough, MA 01532
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/31/15

Weitz, Irwin
45 Wheelmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/08/15

Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Louis Pallotta Paving Co. Inc., 15 Keating Lane, Agawam, MA 01001.Vincent Pallotta, 66 Alexander Place, Westfield, MA 01085. Asphalt paving services to the general public.

Malkoon Motor Sales Inc., 825 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Paul E. Malkoon, 80 Hillside Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Sale of motor vehicles.

EASTHAMPTON

PFM Enterprises Inc., 193 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Thomas L. Warren, 188 Kings Highway, Westhampton, MA 01027. Manufacturing.

WWC Inc., 4B Liberty Street, East Hampton, MA 01027. Shelley Wilton, same. Chiropractic services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Fertility Laboratory Consultants Inc., 15 Channing Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Tayyab Rahil, same. General healthcare consulting.

Orloff Corporation, 95 Edmund St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Andre A. Orlov, same. Plumbing and heating contractor.

Robertson Trucking Inc., 154 Smith Ave, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Charles A Robertson, same. Transport.

PITTSFIELD

Shamrock Dog Grooming Inc., 10 Lyman St., Suite 10, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thomas M. Phillips, 10 Bonny Lane, Peru, MA 01235. Dog Grooming and Day Care.

The Danny Boy Adoption Fund Corp., 16 Mountainview Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nancy O’Malley, 35 Forrest St., Winthrop MA, 02152. Helping senior dogs and cats.

NORTHAMPTON

Sunergix Inc., 109 High St., Florence, MA 01062. Ali Usman, 20 Hampton Ave., Suite 150, Northampton, MA 01060. Business consulting services.

The Light House Center Inc., 45 Main St., Florence, MA 01062. Joseph Worpek, same. To initiate and administer programs exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes.

SPRINGFIELD

Holistic Industries Inc., C/O Gary Fialky 33 State St., Springfield, MA 01103. Jonathan Genderson, 300 Massachusetts Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Corporation organized for any civic, educational, charitable, benevolent, or religious purpose.

Romeo and Sons Milk Inc., 95 Hall St., Springfield, MA 01008. Pasquale A. Romeo Jr., same. The sale and delivery of dairy products.

Sangy Inc., 119 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Mazhar Iqbal, 35 Stocker Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Convenience store with gas station.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Semia Education Technology Inc., 289 Woodmont Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. Eugene Zhang, same. Market and sales of robotics education products.

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Jim Pecohat
120 Kosak Court
$24,000 — Install 29 solar panels

Ralph DePalma
24 North Westfield St.
$800,000 — New urgent care building

Scott Trahan
35 Southwest St.
$8,000 — New roof

CHICOPEE

Beaulah Baptist Church
755 Prospect St.
$15,000 — Strip and re-roof

CHD
65 Parenteau Dr.
$14,000 — Strip and re-roof

Colvest Group
590A Memorial Dr.
$32,500 — Install fire sprinkler system at Pet Smart

Crown Castle
31 Jamrog Dr.
$21,000 — Upgrade antennas on existing cell tower

Jim Kennedy
64 Dulong Circle
$250,000 — Interior renovations

EASTHAMPTON

Bernard Gawle
98 Union St.
$14,000 — New partitions

D.O. Holding Company, LLC
5 Campus Lane
$3,000 — Replace door units and windows

Interland Real Estate, LLC
180 Pleasant St.
$265,000 — Build out for second-floor restaurant

James Witmer
122 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Replace six windows in second-floor office

Williston Northampton School
19 Payson Ave.
$37,000 — Renovation to Stu-Bob Cafe

LUDLOW

Millerwood Properties
183 Ravenwood Dr.
$25,000 — Cell tower alterations

Uncle Bob’s General Store
967 East St.
$26,500 — Commercial addition

NORTHAMPTON

6 Strong Ave., LLC
8 Strong Ave.
$33,000 — Install rubber roof

Athena Healthcare Systems
222 River Road
$30,000 — Install interior concrete piers for new tank

Historic Round Hill Summit
47 Round Hill Road
$5,155,000 — Convert Hubbard Hall to 21 apartment units

Nonotuck Resource Associates
425 Prospect St.
$52,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
8 Bedford Terrace
$35,000 — Interior renovations

Smith College
122 Green St.
$216,000 — Interior renovations to new dance area

Tiffany Hannoush
175 Main St.
$39,000 — Build out for Faces Café

SOUTH HADLEY

460 Granby Road, LLC
460 Granby Road
$4,000 — Re-roof

Robert Whelihan, Sr.
61 Bridge St.
$3,000 — Renovations for restaurant

SPRINGFIELD

City of Springfield
50 Morrison Terrace
$466,000 — Replace existing steam heating system at Glenwood School

Dask Partnership
90 Carando Dr.
$215,000 — Renovate Sherwin-Williams

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$20,000 — Adding new antennas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Chris Nekotopoulos
66 Western Ave.
$32,000 — New roof

Dress Barn
935 Riverdale St.
$52,000 — Fit out for existing retail space

Hibyk Pe
1150 Union St.
$63,000 — Renovations for two new commercial spaces

Placon Corporation
1227 Union St.
$8,000 — Interior renovations

Education Sections

A New Test for a Turnaround Specialist

Stephen Zrike

Stephen Zrike says he’s still in the “listening phase” of the process of turning around Holyoke’s schools.

From the start of his career, Stephen Zrike has had a fascination with what would be called ‘urban education.’

He got a strong taste of this genre, for lack of a better term, while working in a number of positions in Boston, including principal, leadership coach, and ‘turnaround principal,’ and developed a real passion for it as chief of elementary schools in Chicago, where he led instructional-improvement efforts across 26 K-8 schools with 18,000 students, 92% of whom were from low-income families.

He was a finalist a few years ago for a job he coveted — superintendent of New Bedford’s school system — but didn’t prevail in that search, settling instead for the superintendent’s post in Wakefield, which is near home (the Boston area) but wouldn’t exactly be considered urban.

But this past spring, Zrike landed a different version of his dream job, and perhaps an even sterner challenge, when he was appointed receiver for the Holyoke Public Schools by Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester.

The appointment puts him in a place he wants to be, both literally — one of the Commonwealth’s so-called gateway cities (Boston and New Bedford are also in that group) — and figuratively, in a position to lead a turnaround.

“This was the kind of opportunity I was looking for,” he said. “My heart and passion has been in urban education, and from a young professional age I wanted to be a superintendent of a gateway city — these communities are very intriguing to me.”

Holyoke’s situation is uncommon. Only two other Massachusetts systems have been in receivership: Chelsea, which saw its schools turned over to Boston University and its School of Education in a landmark case, and Lawrence, now in its fourth year under receiver Jeff Riley. But, unlike those other two communities, officials in the Paper City did not exactly embrace this move.

In fact, they did quite the opposite, with most elected leaders, including Mayor Alex Morse, strongly opposing a state takeover of the system.

Overcoming this resistance is in many ways Zrike’s first challenge, and be believes he’s making considerable progress in achieving a buy-in.

“There was certainly skepticism coming in, but I believe there’s more optimism now — cautious optimism, to be sure,” he noted. “I knew coming in that it was important to build relationships with people who have a lot of pride in this city, care deeply about Holyoke, and have lived here for a long time.”

The next steps in the process will be much more difficult — creating an action plan for turning around the city’s schools, and then executing it. The first part of that assignment is well underway, he said, adding that the plan will be multi-faceted in its approach and address everything from high-school graduation rates to the role of preschool programs.

As for the latter, Zrike said there is no set timetable on the project, and he has made at least a three-year commitment to achieving the ultimate goal — returning control of Holyoke’s schools to the city.

For this issue and its focus on education, BusinessWest talked at length about the means to that end, and how Zrike — and Holyoke — intend to pass their respective tests.

Study in Determination

Zrike told BusinessWest that his wife’s family has roots in Holyoke. In fact, her grandfather was one of the founders of the city’s fabled St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

He said much of what he knew about this planned industrial city and its schools was gleaned through conversations with those relatives.

“They conveyed a lot of pride in the community, and they had a lot of questions about the schools, which they had seen as being very successful for their children, now in their 40s,” he said, adding that his unstated job description is to restore that pride.

And, as mentioned earlier, he will bring to that assignment a diverse résumé dominated by experience in urban settings.

A graduate of Dartmouth University, where he majored in history, Zrike would later enroll in the Urban Superintendents Program within the Graduate School of Education at Harvard, earning both his master’s degree and doctorate there.

He focused on administration in urban settings after starting out as a fifth-grade teacher in the Andover public-school system, and later became principal of John D. Philbrook School in Boston.

From there, he was assigned the task of orchestrating a turnaround at one of the Hub’s largest elementary schools, William H. Ohrenberger School, and a year later was given the same challenge (this time in the official capacity of ‘turnaround principal’) at William Blackstone School.

Only eight months into that assignment, though, he left for the Windy City, a job as an assistant superintendent, and his broad role with its elementary schools. In that capacity, he said he worked with school leaders and their instructional leadership teams to assess the needs of their schools through the analysis of student outcomes, and then “develop goals, a targeted theory of action, and a school-improvement plan.”

In simplistic terms, he’ll be doing much the same thing for Holyoke’s two high schools, its middle school, a lone K-3 facility, seven K-8 schools, and an early-childhood center.

He arrived in July, and when he talked with BusinessWest as school was set to start this fall, he said he was very much still in what he called the “listening stage,” while working to soften the strong resistance to Holyoke’s receivership status.

“There’s a strong sense of urgency, but it’s also important to acknowledge the enthusiasm people feel about the schools and this city,” he said, adding that, in addition to that enthusiasm, he has encountered considerable frustration and a desire for progress.

In addition to his diverse background, Zrike brings to the job a fascination for the state’s gateway cities, mostly older manufacturing centers, and their school systems. In Andover, he gained an appreciation for the challenges in neighboring Lawrence, and his roles in Boston and Chicago offered myriad opportunities to learn and hone his skills.

Wakefield offered a different kind of experience, he said, adding that, when the state forced Holyoke into receivership early last year, he sought out the opportunity to lead the comeback efforts here.

School of Thought

Zrike noted that Holyoke’s schools didn’t arrive at this state — what’s known in education circles as ‘level 5,’ the lowest level of performance it shares with only Lawrence — overnight, and they won’t achieve turnaround status that quickly either.

Elaborating, he said there are many factors that contribute to a school system declining to level 5, ranging from ineffective use of resources to failure to meet the needs of some students.

“I think our population has shifted, and as a system we need to adapt to the needs of our students and our families,” he explained. “I think our families are really disconnected, in general, from the educational process, and if you talk to many of our parents, particularly low-income parents, they don’t have a lot of confidence and trust in the school system, and that doesn’t bode well in terms of performance outcomes.

“If they would rather send their kids to a different school … that’s not the level of investment and confidence that we would want in our schools,” he went on. “We need to do better with regard to supporting children who are developing English, and we have many students who come with social and emotional needs, and I think our system needs to continue to improve when it comes to meeting those needs. It’s hard for a child to learn if they don’t feel safe or comfortable, or if there are social or emotional challenges getting in the way of their learning.”

While focusing on students and their needs, Zrike went on, the system must also do a better job of working with teachers and staff to improve morale and involve them in the decisions regarding how the schools will be run.

“I think we’ve disempowered our educators,” he told BusinessWest, “and if you look at successful school systems, urban or suburban, educators have a voice in the change process, and I’m a big believer that morale is critically important in the success of any organization.

“And, unfortunately, I believe the teaching profession has been much maligned across the country and across the state,” he continued, “and we have to do a much better job of not only recruiting strong teachers, but retaining, supporting, and developing our quality people. We have some really quality educators in Holyoke, and we have to make sure we hang on to them.”

The process of returning the schools to the city begins with a strategic plan, Zrike noted, adding that such a plan is now being drafted with the input of a stakeholders group and should be ready by early October at the latest. He has also met with a host of groups and constituencies, including the School Committee, now acting in a purely advisory role, to gain input.

Overall, that plan is designed to enable the system to hit the quantitative targets necessary for the schools to be returned to city control. There are targets for everything from graduation rates (Holyoke currently has the lowest rate among gateway cities) and dropout rates, attendance, reading proficiency, and other student outcomes, he said, adding that the basic mission is to achieve continuous improvement.

One key measure is something called the student growth percentile, he said, adding this is a metric that compares how students do relative to peers that perform similarly the prior year across the state.

“Are you adding more growth than the average teacher or school?” That’s what this measures, he said, adding that Holyoke has obviously lagged in this realm in recent years.

Zrike noted that the strategic plan isn’t likely to identify any problems that Holyoke hasn’t been addressing for years. But it will provide a firm blueprint, and the receiver will have the requisite power to carry out that plan in a quicker, more effective manner.

“The receivership allows for greater acceleration of what can take a long time in districts,” he explained. “It allows for greater flexibility and leverages more resources. I do think the district had put some measures in place that were important to move the needle with regard to performance, but the receivership allows for an acceleration of that.”

Stern Test

When asked to pinpoint what will ultimately allow Holyoke to effectively send him off to his next challenge in urban education, Zrike said that, in many ways, it comes down to leadership — not in his office on Suffolk Street in the heart of the city’s downtown, necessarily, but in the city’s 11 school buildings.

“A big part of my theory of change involves strong leadership at the building level, the school level,” he told BusinessWest. “A district is only as strong as the teacher leaders and the principal leaders at the respective buildings. If you build that critical mass of people, then the system can sustain itself.”

Zrike’s unofficial job description is to build that critical mass. it will be a stern test, but one he believes he has the power — and, more importantly, the passion — to pass.

George O’Brien can be reached at [email protected]

DBA Certificates Departments

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

CHICOPEE

Gallagher’s Auto Sales, LLC
560 East St.
Christopher Rivers

J & J Services
52 Bristol St.
Joseph Landry

Newhouse Family Publishing
28 Beaumont Road
Justin Lincoln

Renew Salon, LLC
104 Lauzier Terrace
Fatima Mendes

Sarah’s Place
930 Chicopee St.
Sarah Bennis

Superland Escorts
41 North St.
Marco Pina

The Johnson Group
77 Beauchamp Terrace
William Johnson

EASTHAMPTON

A New Leaf
25 Exeter St.
Amanda Worpek

Big Fan
19 Park St.
Elizabeth Cole

E & J Properties
42 Chapman Ave.
Elena Jovanovic

Eagle Adventures
25 Sheldon Ave.
Paul D’Auteuil

Facteau Tree Farm
74 Lovefield St.
Richard Facteau

La Casita Azteca
58 Cottage St.
Xitlay Bepsi

Salon 180 East
180 Pleasant St.
Carisa Derby

HOLYOKE

Care One at Holyoke
260 Easthampton Road
Operating Company, LLC

Racing Mart Fuels
181 West Franklin St.
Lubna Ahmad

NORTHAMPTON

Bombay Royale
1 Roundhouse Plaza
Pramod Warrior

ELB Planning Consultants
14 Liberty St.
Mark Jewell

Kevin’s Haircuts
62 King St.
Kevin Ovitt

Northampton Sex Therapy Association
40 Main St.
Jassy Timberlake

Pioneer Scoliosis Rehab.
15 Conz St.
Christine Sharkey

Premo’s Cuts
128 King St.
Benjamin Premo

Speech Manor
111 Pleasant St.
Bianca Rodrigues

PALMER

Phil’s Transportation Inc.
21 Wilbraham St.
Konstantin Tihonov

SPRINGFIELD

Hair 360
45 Macomber Ave.
Taneisha Marie

Image Floor, LLC
8 Undine Circle
Tuloch Daniel

Khi and Eli’s Food
1600 Main St.
Melvin Lockett

Kool Smiles
1070 St. James Ave.
Tu Tran

Lawn + Order
33 Newton Road
Daniel Alfano

Maple
155 Maple St.
Atif Khan

Mobile Detail
163 Old Farm Road
Mark A. Brace

Our Youths of Today
142 Hancock St.
Barbara McKenzie

Recovery Zone Inc.
235 Mill St.
Keith G. Burger

Rey’s Used Appliances
892 Carew St.
Reynaldo Antonio

Salome Fashion
897 Carew St.
Elizabeth Flores

Seo Marketing Services
27 Horace St.
William Warrick

Showcase Barbershop
727 Sumner Ave.
Esteban Vazquez

Springfield Auto Body
556 St. James Ave.
Shane D. Scheer

Ty’s Wiped Spotless
122 Cuff Ave.
Tyran Daniels

Velocity Boot Camp
1914 Wilbraham Road
Hector L. Martinez

WESTFIELD

Charlie’s Equipment Repair
12 Walker Ave.
Charles E. Kolodziej

Jeffrey Leger Appraisal Services
121 Colony Dr.
Jeffrey C. Leger

Lularoe Amanda Rogers
133 Colon Dr.
Amanda Rogers

Maciver Carpentry
63 Meadow St.
David Maciver

Martins and Son Painting
674 Western Ave.
Matthew W. Martins

Projects & Beyond
44 Hillside Ave.
Nicholas F. Gaudio Jr.

VNG Home Improvement
46 Western Circle
Valeriy Gavrilyuk

WEST SPRINGFIELD

D-Hustle
900 Riverdale St.
Dennis Jimenez

Fu Magnums
900 Riverdale St.
David Torres Jr.

Good Dogs of New England
203 Circuit Ave.
Angel L. Aviles

Michael’s Stores
1081 Riverdale St.
Michael’s Stores Inc.

P & P Marketing Inc.
1769 Riverdale St.
Jean Peloquin

Rainbow Nursery School
42 Sheridan Ave.
Marianne Frances

Rolandini Brothers
127 Harwich Road
Chris Rolandini

Taplin Yard Pump & Power
120 Interstate Dr.
Martin Jagdowski

The Crest Room
706 Westfield St.
Sad-Fast, Inc.

West Side Hypnosis
12 Railroad St.
Louise E. Jahr

Daily News

LONGMEADOW — Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy, a fieldwork site developed by the Bay Path University Master of Occupational Therapy program that has a longstanding partnership with the Enfield Housing Authority, was the recipient of the 2015 Regional Award of Excellence in Program Innovation – Resident Services and the 2015 National Award of Merit in Program Innovation – Resident and Client Services.

These awards are from the National Assoc. of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), and the New England Regional Council of NAHRO. The Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy fieldwork site was nominated by the Enfield Housing Authority.

Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy is one of two role-emergent, community-based fieldwork sites developed by Bay Path University. This innovative fieldwork model allows for the emergence of occupational therapy into community sites to provide programming to meet the therapeutic needs of its population.

“One of the best things about Enfield Holistic Occupational Therapy is that it is a win-win partnership,” said Scott Bertrand, executive director of the Enfield Housing Authority. “Bay Path students gain experience in their chosen field while providing programs and services at no cost to our residents at the Mark Twain Congregate Living. More important, it allows our older individuals to continue the joys of living independently. Undoubtedly, the work of the Bay Path students has had a tremendous impact on the lives of the residents, families, and caregivers within our community.”

The Enfield Housing Authority offers affordable housing opportunities to older residents who experience difficulty with one or more daily functions, such as meal preparation, dressing, or bathing, but is not classified as a healthcare facility.

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment (www.nahro.org) comprises more than 3,000 housing authorities, and only 187 are recognized with awards on the national level.

Departments Picture This

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Fantastic Pour

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On Sept. 10, the Springfield Boys & Girls Club partnered with the Student Prince/the Fort in a celebrity bartending event. All tips and a portion of the proceeds from sales benefited the club and its services. From top to bottom: from left, celebrity bartenders Nick Tokman, cast member on Deadliest Catch; former NBA players Travis Best and Lou Roe; former UMass basketball coach Bruiser Flint; and current UMass basketball coach Derek Kellogg share a moment with Fort partner Andy Yee.  Peter Picknelly, partner at the Fort and president of Peter Pan Bus Lines, chats with patrons. From left, celebrity bartenders George O’Brien, BusinessWest editor; Brittany Decker, reporter for Western Mass News; and radio personality Mike Baxendale from Rock 102 with Yee. From left, celebrity bartenders Malcolm Getz, retired CPA and serial entrepreneur, and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno with Picknelly and Fort bartender Matt Dessereau.

 

 

All Aboard

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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Gov. Charlie Baker (center) joined a host of local and state officials and representatives of CRRC USA Rail Corp. recently for a groundbreaking ceremony (above) at the city’s former Westinghouse site on Page Boulevard, where the company will build its first North American plant — a project that promises 100-plus construction jobs from the building of a 220,000-square-foot facility, and more than 150 new manufacturing positions. Among the company officials on hand was Weiping Yu, vice president of CRRC Corp. Limited in Beijing (bottom). “We have an exciting road ahead as we embrace this unique opportunity to partner with Massachusetts on our first transportation project in the United States,” he said, adding that the company sees potential for significant growth in the U.S., and has increased overseas investments by 61% over the past year. “We have a focused vision and a strong commitment not only to being the best, but understanding the infrastructure needs of our global partners and working together to achieve them.” Others sharing thoughts at the ceremony included Yi Lu, general commercial counselor for the New York Chinese Consulate; Chuanhe Zhou, president of CRRC USA Rail Corp.; Jay Ash, the state’s secretary of Housing and Economic Development; and Stephanie Pollack, the Commonwealth’s Transportation secretary. See page 60 for more extensive comments from the event.

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

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

 

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

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

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

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

 

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

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

 

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

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

 

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Company Notebook Departments

UMass Amherst Continues Rise in U.S. News Rankings

AMHERST — UMass Amherst continued its ascent among the nation’s best public universities, moving up to number 29 in the 2016 “Best Colleges” guide released by U.S. News & World Report. “This year’s U.S. News ranking is a recognition of our campus’s outstanding undergraduate programs and the commitment of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to achieve excellence,” said UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. “Our continued rise in the rankings demonstrates that investing in UMass yields impressive results, and we look forward to a continuing partnership with the governor and Legislature to create a vibrant future for our students and the Commonwealth.” The Commonwealth’s flagship campus was ranked as a top-30 national public university for the first time last year and moved up one spot in this year’s assessment. There are more than 600 public, four-year universities in the country. UMass Amherst also advanced one slot to number 75 in the Best National Universities category, which consists of 280 public, private, and for-profit institutions. The rankings continue the impressive progress made by the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, which was 40th in the Public National Universities category and 91st among National Universities just two years ago. U.S. News has UMass Amherst tied with six other schools on the Best National Universities ranking. Among publics, four schools share the number-29 spot with UMass Amherst. The U.S. News rankings are based on a variety of weighted factors: graduation rate performance, undergraduate academic reputation, faculty resources, graduation and retention rate, alumni giving, financial resources, student selectivity, and high-school counselor ratings. All of the schools in the National Universities category offer a wide range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees while emphasizing faculty research.

 

Six Flags New England Announces New Coaster

AGAWAM — Six Flags New England announced plans to add a giant looping roller coaster, called Fireball, to its roster of thrill rides. “We take great pride in creating incredible, one-of-a-kind ride experiences for our guests here at Six Flags New England,” said John Winkler, park president. “Every year, we are excited to offer something new for our guests, and this year is no exception. Our team is beyond thrilled to introduce our 12th coaster, Fireball, opening in spring 2016.” Fireball, seven-story-high, looping coaster seating 24 passengers in face-to-face positions, features a pendulum-style takeoff with multiple 360-degree revolutions, an additional full revolution when the train reverses mid-course, and a two-minute ride time. Riders must be at least 48 inches tall. The park also announced a change to the steel coaster Bizarro. The ride will be relaunched as Superman the Ride, its original theme, at the start of the 2016 season. The iconic coaster was named 2015’s Best Roller Coaster by readers of USA Today and 10Best and is the winner of five Golden Ticket Awards since its opening. The coaster will offer superhero-themed music and theming throughout, as riders climb more than 20 stories into the air and hit speeds of 77 mph.

 

Elms, HCC Launch Degree-completion Program for RNs

CHICOPEE, HOLYOKE — The College of Our Lady of the Elms and Holyoke Community College have partnered to expand nursing-degree offerings in Western Mass., and to make earning a baccalaureate degree in nursing more convenient for students who already hold associate degrees in nursing. Elms College President Mary Reap and HCC President William Messner signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new RN-to-BS program allowing nurses with two-year degrees to complete Elms College bachelor’s degrees on the HCC campus. The program already has 15 students, who started at the beginning of the 2015-16 academic year. Elms currently has off-campus agreements with more than six institutions in dozens of programs; HCC was the first community college with which Elms partnered to expand educational opportunities. This new agreement builds on the college’s previous relationship to offer degree-completion options for HCC’s RN students. “It’s all about our students,” Reap said. “They are the ones who benefit from being able to continue their four-year education right here on their own campus, where they’re familiar with the faculty and get the support that they need to move to four-year degree completion. We now have hundreds who have done it, and we’re both very proud of that.” Added Messner, “nursing is one of those disciplines that is really evolving. When I got into the business years ago, the notion of someone taking an associate’s degree in nursing was sort of remarkable. Now, more and more, the need is for nurses to go at least through a baccalaureate program. This agreement is going to allow students to seamlessly — and we underline ‘seamlessly’ because this is the ultimate in seamless, where students literally don’t have to move at all from the site of their associate-degree program to their baccalaureate-degree program — continue their education.” Kathleen Scoble, dean of the Elms College School of Nursing, added that “we’re looking forward to the opportunity to be partners with HCC, to bring our program here, and hopefully inspire HCC’s nurses as they continue in their educational journey.” The new memorandum of understanding also includes two online degree-completion programs: a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology assistant and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management.

 

Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing Marks 20 Years

SPRINGFIELD — Residents of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing were joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, representatives of Loomis Communities, and other officials this morning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Springfield’s first continuing-care retirement community. The event included a birthday-cake cutting and remarks by David Scruggs, CEO of Loomis Communities; Craig Johnsen, administrator at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing; and Sarno, who presented a proclamation. Also participating were State Rep. Benjamin Swan; state Sen. Eric Lesser; Steve Wittenberg, one of the founding board members of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing; Venus Robinson, board president of Loomis Communitie; and Eric Bascom, a resident of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. Reeds Landing was opened in 1995 with the backing of Baystate Health and Springfield College to build the first-of-its-kind continuing-care retirement facility in Springfield, known today as Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. The founders envisioned a retirement community that would meet the growing needs of the Springfield area’s older adults, with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care all under one roof and on the same campus. Loomis Communities acquired Reeds Landing in 2009, making the retirement community a member of the longest-serving provider of senior living in the Pioneer Valley. Other Loomis Communities properties include Loomis House in Holyoke, Applewood in Amherst, and Loomis Village in South Hadley.

 

Springfield College Moves Up in U.S. News Rankings

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has again moved up the list of highest-ranked colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s latest edition of its influential “Best Colleges.”
In the 2016 report, Springfield College is ranked 29th, in the first tier in the category of Best Regional Universities – North. There are 138 colleges in the first tier and 180 overall in the category. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Springfield College has moved up in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. This year’s ranking is up two spots from last year, eight spots from two years ago, 26 spots from three years ago, 31 spots from four years ago, and 38 spots from five years ago. “I am extremely proud that Springfield College is being recognized for our outstanding academic offerings and a rich co-curricular life outside of the classroom,” said President Mary-Beth Cooper. “The rise in our ranking over the past five years demonstrates that the value proposition for a school like Springfield College, grounded in the humanics philosophy, is well-regarded.” Springfield College’s rise in the rankings is spurred by improved graduation rates and improved retention of first-year students. “We are always pleased to be recognized for the quality education we offer our students,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jean Wyld. “Since these ratings consider metrics such as the graduation rate, it is great to have our focus on student success recognized.” The ratings are based on such variables as peer assessment, graduation and retention rates, student selectivity, class size, alumni giving, and student-faculty ratio.

 

Tim Wakefield Endorses Farmington Bank as Celebrity Spokesperson

FARMINGTON, Conn. — Farmington Bank announced that former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher Tim Wakefield is its new celebrity spokesperson. “Tim Wakefield is an admired and dedicated professional both on and off the field. As a well-respected athlete and a committed partner with various community organizations, Tim embodies the values and traditions of Farmington Bank. We are thrilled to have him as a member of our team,” said John Patrick Jr., chairman, president, and CEO of Farmington Bank. Added Wakefield, who spent much of his career with the Boston Red Sox, “I admire Farmington Bank’s commitment to excellence, performance, and community engagement. I look forward to sharing those commitments, as well as news of their expansion into Western Massachusetts, in the coming months.” As Farmington Bank’s celebrity spokesperson, Wakefield’s initial role will include appearances at two Farmington Bank branch office grand opening celebrations in West Springfield and East Longmeadow, which will be open to the public. Dates will be announced soon. In addition, he will star in a series of new television, radio, and print advertisements. The campaign will launch in both Connecticut and Massachusetts this fall. In addition to professional baseball, Wakefield is known for his charity efforts. Since 1998, he has partnered with the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston to bring patients to Fenway Park to share time with him on and off the field. In addition, he serves as the Red Sox Foundation’s honorary chairman and is actively involved in the Jimmy Fund and the Space Coast Early Intervention Center in Florida. Farmington Bank is a full-service community bank with 22 branch locations throughout Central Conn., with two branches scheduled to open in Massachusetts in the fall of 2015.

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

BERNARDSTON

404 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cassidy E. Egland
Seller: Gary L. Matteson
Date: 08/14/15

17 Fox Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brian E. Ross
Seller: Edward L. Porter
Date: 08/14/15

BUCKLAND

28-30 Ashfield St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Nina A. Coler
Seller: Janet Sinclair
Date: 08/13/15

CONWAY

160 Emerson Hollow Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $262,100
Buyer: Beth A. Savidge
Seller: George H. Kennedy
Date: 08/14/15

230 South Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01330
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Ciaschini
Seller: Barbara A. Munro
Date: 08/21/15

264 South Shirkshire Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Brittany W. Nickerson
Seller: Sarah K. Siff
Date: 08/13/15

DEERFIELD

27 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Courtney G. Dantonio
Seller: Sunnser Ang
Date: 08/10/15

ERVING

5 Highland Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James R. Damon
Seller: Jennifer C. Chastain
Date: 08/12/15

17 Swamp Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Peter J. Scott
Date: 08/14/15

GILL

24 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kens Roadside Diner Inc.
Seller: Dennis P. Scipione
Date: 08/12/15

GREENFIELD

43 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Sohail A. Waien
Seller: Kirsten O. Sclater-Booth
Date: 08/10/15

29 Holly Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,701
Buyer: Rachel Slocum
Seller: Mark Bennett
Date: 08/13/15

77 Homestead Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,900
Buyer: Renee Y. Dumas
Seller: Joe M. Flores
Date: 08/20/15

17 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Robyn J. Harris
Seller: Nancy M. Bennett
Date: 08/14/15

47 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: John B. Glabach
Seller: Susan A. Franks
Date: 08/20/15

452 South Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Phelicia A. Howland
Seller: Ramona A. Tomlinson
Date: 08/18/15

107 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Meaghan E. Carr
Seller: Kristen A. Elechko
Date: 08/13/15

248 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Constantin Covalenco
Seller: Thomas L. Caron
Date: 08/21/15

114 Woodard Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: ABCCJ LLC
Seller: Dianna C. Nims
Date: 08/13/15

29 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Luna L. Greenwood
Seller: Newell Pledger-Shinn
Date: 08/14/15

HEATH

23 Knott Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kristen M. Weigand
Seller: Kathryn A. Dean
Date: 08/14/15

LEVERETT

253 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $272,600
Buyer: Andrew J. Starkweather
Seller: William C. Starkweather
Date: 08/18/15

119 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Annette B. Wysocki
Seller: Fredric L. Cheyette TR
Date: 08/17/15

MONTAGUE

35 East Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: William Kazmier
Seller: Obrien INT
Date: 08/18/15

5 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Scott M. Kuzmeskus
Seller: Derrig, Jo A., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/15

1 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Nicole Linscott
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/13/15

32 Randall Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adam J. Kleeberg
Seller: George A. Gutierrez
Date: 08/19/15

NORTHFIELD

129 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Andrew N. Goodwin
Seller: Bruce C. Magliola
Date: 08/14/15

ORANGE

162 Chase St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Edith K. Croxford
Seller: Zita Rasid
Date: 08/21/15

SHUTESBURY

4 Laurel Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jennifer C. Chastain
Seller: Joseph Salvador
Date: 08/12/15

404 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Amanda W. Pizzollo
Seller: Wendy Pearson
Date: 08/20/15

125 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $203,400
Buyer: Joseph P. O’Connor
Seller: Doris I. Trainor
Date: 08/20/15

SUNDERLAND

151 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01002
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Eric M. Crawford
Seller: Laura J. Hintz
Date: 08/14/15

WHATELY

5 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Sharon M. Zulch
Seller: John M. Warner
Date: 08/12/15

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

661 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Paul W. Legrand
Seller: Joseph Conte
Date: 08/14/15

228 Coyote Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Jason J. Eisenbeiser
Seller: Jeffrey E. Harvey
Date: 08/14/15

151 Forest Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ruslan Poznyur
Seller: Walter J. Klich
Date: 08/14/15

491 Franklin St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Steven A. Aviles
Seller: Bobby J. Dodge
Date: 08/21/15

26 Katy Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Kevin R. King
Seller: Thomas P. Mezzetti
Date: 08/13/15

75 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Richard A. Poggi
Seller: Laura A. Stevens
Date: 08/20/15

42 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Steven M. Forni
Seller: Kristin A. Bessette
Date: 08/14/15

235 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Raymond V. Spear
Seller: Exelis Realty LLC
Date: 08/14/15

725 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: James Diciocco
Seller: George A. Hristopoulos
Date: 08/11/15

875 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Anne M. Legrand
Date: 08/14/15

116 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jason A. Poirier
Seller: Kevin R. King
Date: 08/13/15

Twin Oaks Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Sergey Kulyak
Seller: J. K. MacNaughton
Date: 08/18/15

BRIMFIELD

17 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ulesha V. Pham
Seller: Kenneth A. Lind
Date: 08/14/15

8 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Donald A. Howe
Seller: Sullivan, Roger J., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/15

15 Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $141,000
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/20/15

CHICOPEE

20 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Shane M. Ezyk
Seller: Donald D. Goulette
Date: 08/21/15

1073 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Chelsey Hebert
Seller: Andrew M. Boryczka
Date: 08/20/15

124 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Lee Gourinski
Seller: Jennifer L. Jones
Date: 08/12/15

378 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Candace M. Lafever
Seller: Melissa K. Wackerbarth
Date: 08/10/15

76 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $157,995
Buyer: Ideliz Melendez
Seller: Laura Mercier
Date: 08/13/15

10 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Shields
Seller: Miroslawa Mazgula
Date: 08/18/15

27 Laurel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Deshawn A. Brown
Seller: David C. Labrie
Date: 08/14/15

22 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Jeffrey H. Erricolo
Seller: John D. Bowler
Date: 08/21/15

786 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Chick
Seller: Karen A. Roy
Date: 08/20/15

417 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Goud Group LLC
Seller: Gina G. Kos
Date: 08/18/15

13 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $147,435
Buyer: Melinda A. Gebo
Seller: Gina M. Rurak
Date: 08/17/15

163 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Marceline P. Silva
Seller: Jeremy M. Richard
Date: 08/21/15

31 Plymouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Lahart
Seller: Daniel Dress
Date: 08/18/15

26 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lynn A. McGrane
Seller: Debra N. Pray
Date: 08/14/15

87 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ryszard G. Starsiak
Seller: Zygmunt Realty LLC
Date: 08/12/15

313 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Lisette Martinez
Seller: Stanislaw A. Wos
Date: 08/14/15

44 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Partridge
Seller: Jean T. Sullivan
Date: 08/21/15

21 Wilmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Paul M. Rossmeisl
Seller: Richard E. Holloway
Date: 08/18/15

EAST LONGMEADOW

25 Capri Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Joseph Nadeau
Date: 08/14/15

27 Judy Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Donna C. Lopes-Haskell
Seller: Raymond L. Bucknell
Date: 08/14/15

4 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $151,100
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: John J. Kopec
Date: 08/13/15

577 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Tobin
Seller: Glen R. Clark
Date: 08/20/15

34 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Thomas R. Borjas
Seller: Michael J. McCall
Date: 08/14/15

302 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: James Grassetti
Seller: Thomas R. Borjas
Date: 08/14/15

32 Pioneer Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,250
Buyer: Barbara C. Healy
Seller: Thomas J. Duvall
Date: 08/21/15

315 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Carl Viera
Seller: Marsha M. Venne
Date: 08/18/15

403 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Kane
Seller: Thomas B. Yarrows
Date: 08/11/15

15 Sutton Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Cathy H. Richard
Seller: Michael A. Macleod
Date: 08/21/15

53 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $203,872
Buyer: Webster Bank
Seller: Francine E. Wilson
Date: 08/18/15

HAMPDEN

57 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Joshua L. Rozell
Seller: Michael F. Bailey
Date: 08/11/15

2 Country Club Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Margaret D. Eberle
Seller: Louis M. Joseph

HOLLAND

24 Long Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dominic Perrotte
Seller: Frederick L. Bryant
Date: 08/19/15

HOLYOKE

16 Cranberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Keith W. Dallmann
Seller: Andrew J. Dastoli
Date: 08/14/15

68 Elmore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Stanton
Seller: Kieth W. Dallmann
Date: 08/14/15

28 Evergreen Dr.
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Leigh Russell
Seller: Judith A. Szwaya
Date: 08/10/15

89 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Chi M. Wong
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/13/15

45 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: John M. O’Boyle
Seller: Gillis, James R., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/15

33 Old Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Munro
Seller: Cheryl A. McCarthy
Date: 08/21/15

450 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Paola A. Gallego
Seller: Denis A. Dion
Date: 08/13/15

82 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William D. Ashton
Seller: Bridget B. Cavanaugh
Date: 08/14/15

LONGMEADOW

267 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Bisrat Abebe
Seller: Todd D. Thomas
Date: 08/21/15

82 Canterbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $423,500
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Liguori
Seller: Craig T. Shapiro
Date: 08/20/15

61 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Joanna F. Smiley
Seller: Colony Realty LLC
Date: 08/19/15

527 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Joanne Heap
Seller: Azriel Felzenstein
Date: 08/12/15

69 Fairfield Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Sharon A. Cass
Seller: Joanna Smiley
Date: 08/17/15

45 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Keith E. Weppler
Seller: Matthew B. Woodfield
Date: 08/13/15

44 Leetewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $274,500
Buyer: Michael McMyne
Seller: Margaret W. Harrington
Date: 08/10/15

149 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: Tremblay Maison LLC
Seller: Longmeadow Property LLP
Date: 08/20/15

75 Mohawk Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Matthew B. Woodfield
Seller: Susan F. Corn RET
Date: 08/17/15

241 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Sonny Mello
Seller: Kimberly B. Morehardt
Date: 08/21/15

31 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gloria G. Hildreth
Seller: Michael F. Cass
Date: 08/17/15

132 Tedford Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Mandy V. Vu
Seller: Yevgeniy Norkin
Date: 08/13/15

LUDLOW

98 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Hastings
Seller: Lucie G. Beliveau
Date: 08/17/15

28 Brownell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Christine L. James
Seller: Dente, Charlotte M., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/15

152 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Stephen P. Wagner
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/14/15

51 Glenwood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cassie L. Staubin
Seller: Michelle E. Mateus
Date: 08/19/15

35 Lockland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John C. Taylor
Seller: Mary E. Taylor
Date: 08/12/15

45 Meadow St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $166,950
Buyer: Christine Murphy
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 08/19/15

82 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Kimberly Anderson
Seller: Anthony P. Serra
Date: 08/21/15

25 Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Graf
Seller: Marco D. Ferreira
Date: 08/21/15

104 Warwick Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Nicole L. Barron
Seller: James R. Shatzer
Date: 08/21/15

144 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $172,900
Buyer: Melissa B. Chapin
Seller: Victor M. Tavares
Date: 08/18/15

53 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Delong
Seller: Edward P. Santini
Date: 08/21/15

MONSON

64 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Irving T. Arnold
Seller: Peoples United Bank
Date: 08/13/15

39 King St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Michael J. Darmochwat
Seller: Jeremy P. Payson
Date: 08/12/15

75 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Dana E. Casher
Seller: Victor W. Acquista
Date: 08/13/15

18 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Alan R. Somers
Seller: Frank Souza
Date: 08/13/15

21 Woodridge Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Dannay
Seller: Kevin J. Hall
Date: 08/14/15

MONTGOMERY

4 North Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Sandra D. Bundy
Seller: Joseph P. Rohan
Date: 08/13/15

PALMER

2054 Oak St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Joan F. Bernard
Seller: Stacy Dalby
Date: 08/20/15

SOUTHWICK

613 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mavindo RT
Seller: Robert P. Molta
Date: 08/19/15

24 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,425
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Lawrence D. Halla
Date: 08/12/15

115 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Richard Crews
Seller: Timothy M. Pratt
Date: 08/17/15

210 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $169,400
Buyer: Christopher D. Cary
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/20/15

SPRINGFIELD

83 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Steven M. Sopena
Seller: Edwin Andujar
Date: 08/20/15

35 Audley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Mahan
Seller: Cynthia P. Shirley
Date: 08/19/15

54 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Elizer Vasquez
Seller: Ariel Diaz-Trujillo
Date: 08/10/15

165 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Cory L. Phillips
Seller: Richard R. Gomez
Date: 08/13/15

316 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Mireya Medina
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 08/11/15

221 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Alexis B. Miller
Seller: J. Adams Investments LLC
Date: 08/10/15

27 Chalmers St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Paul D. Teehan
Seller: Hien D. Nguyen
Date: 08/13/15

12-14 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,100
Buyer: Rima M. Dar
Seller: Melvyn R. Figueroa
Date: 08/18/15

282 Christopher Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jermain Lindsay
Seller: Joseline Delgado
Date: 08/18/15

330 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $173,579
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Cheryl A. Hastie
Date: 08/19/15

14 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: John Lewis
Seller: Bryan A. Musa
Date: 08/21/15

42 Druid Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Christopher T. Meffen
Seller: Thomas L. Flynn
Date: 08/13/15

89-91 East Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Buyer: Madeline Davila
Seller: Deborah C. Fay
Date: 08/21/15

67-69 East Bay Path Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,400
Buyer: Hang Wu
Seller: Maria I. Robles
Date: 08/17/15

122 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Carignan
Seller: Robert M. Pafumi
Date: 08/20/15

45 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Carmine Maione
Seller: James A. Spence
Date: 08/14/15

54 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kathryn A. Howell
Seller: Barbara A. Falvey
Date: 08/14/15

15 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mariann Cornier
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 08/11/15

20-24 Kelly Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Fernando J. Dossantos
Seller: Norma J. Makol
Date: 08/10/15

12 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Emily Vazquez
Seller: James F. Mack
Date: 08/10/15

15 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $154,600
Buyer: Santos P. Disla
Seller: Joseph G. Passy
Date: 08/17/15

130 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Hong Bui
Seller: Michael V. Dimauro
Date: 08/13/15

8 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Amena Assaf
Seller: Lynn L. Linsky
Date: 08/14/15

53 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Miguel Reyes
Seller: Kevin M. Marren
Date: 08/11/15

118-120 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Magaly Colon
Seller: Wilson, Mitchell R., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/15

160 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Anthony F. Almodovar
Seller: Robert W. Brunelle
Date: 08/19/15

46 Pearson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John Walters
Seller: Leonard T. Jones
Date: 08/12/15

23 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Strand
Seller: David C. Fitchet
Date: 08/21/15

301 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Denise K. Doyle
Seller: Brendan M. Brown
Date: 08/20/15

195 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: William H. Cunningham
Seller: Erin B. Delgado
Date: 08/14/15

100 South Shore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Patrick S. O’Brien
Seller: Brian T. O’Brien
Date: 08/20/15

275 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $146,400
Buyer: Gerald P. Cassesse
Seller: Laureen M. Bell
Date: 08/13/15

175 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Luzdelis Roman
Seller: Helena C. Santos
Date: 08/19/15

83-85 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kyle K. Sullivan
Seller: Academy Group LLC
Date: 08/12/15

141 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: DF Main Street LLC
Seller: Emanuel B. Brown
Date: 08/18/15

191-193 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Morse Properties LLC
Seller: Hallerin Realty LLP
Date: 08/21/15

White St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $1,700,000
Buyer: White Eagle Realty LLC
Seller: Golden Eagle Apartments
Date: 08/14/15

1523 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Peter F. Ferony
Seller: Leah M. Carver
Date: 08/14/15

73-75 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Enoe Bartolon
Seller: Juana M. Gonzalez
Date: 08/11/15

WALES

13 Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Donna M. Bys
Seller: Steven A. Zinner
Date: 08/12/15

WEST SPRINGFIELD

149 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,372,740
Buyer: West Springfield Club Properties
Seller: MPT Of Springfield LLC
Date: 08/10/15

41 Banks Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jonathan Tower
Seller: William F. Eddinger
Date: 08/11/15

235 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Karen J. Croteau
Seller: Pamela Rogers
Date: 08/14/15

136 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James M. Johnston
Seller: Linda M. Hosmer
Date: 08/10/15

95 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Marilyn R. Ross
Date: 08/13/15

133 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $186,500
Buyer: Ahrayah M. Julian
Seller: Cheryl L. Robienczak
Date: 08/21/15

14 Murray Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Emily H. Roundy
Seller: Brian P. Stamand
Date: 08/13/15

55 Redden Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Daniel K. Carney
Seller: Robert W. McNerney
Date: 08/21/15

2073 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $4,100,000
Buyer: Riverdale Street RT
Seller: Chidiac LLC
Date: 08/21/15

77 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Timothy Carabine
Seller: Ellen M. O’Brien
Date: 08/13/15

62 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sergey Novik
Seller: Norberto Martinez
Date: 08/14/15

36 Westwood Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Noah N. Bragga
Seller: Craig E. Larson
Date: 08/20/15

WESTFIELD

20 Bailey Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Eric A. Szlachetka
Seller: Nicholas A. Cioffi
Date: 08/14/15

67 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: John C. Walts
Seller: Thomas E. Metzger
Date: 08/20/15

21 Beckwith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James Vansickle
Seller: Gregory A. Westcott
Date: 08/11/15

6 Belmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $139,235
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Duane Madrid
Date: 08/18/15

64 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Stuart K. Burke
Seller: Joseph D. Parda
Date: 08/12/15

45 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Richard K. Ringer
Seller: Eric Vanoostveen
Date: 08/21/15

64 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Nikolay N. Stepanchuk
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/14/15

21 Deveno Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Salvatore Dimino
Seller: Susan C. Johnson
Date: 08/12/15

182-B Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Gewinner
Seller: Michelle McConnell
Date: 08/18/15

106 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kevin Beattie
Seller: John J. Shea
Date: 08/19/15

7 Ivy Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Leonard J. Jasmin
Seller: Frederick R. Benda
Date: 08/19/15

121 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Neva Kaufman-Rohan
Seller: Joseph F. Legenza
Date: 08/14/15

15 Kenwood St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Russell R. Lepage
Seller: Chong H. Collette
Date: 08/14/15

19 Meadowbrook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: James Reagan
Seller: Elaine P. Sands
Date: 08/14/15

26 Meadowbrook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Maksim Solokhin
Seller: James R. Wellspeak
Date: 08/12/15

253 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Michelle C. Patterson
Seller: Paul E. Cesan
Date: 08/20/15

81 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael Soto
Seller: Karlton W. Hall
Date: 08/14/15

131 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jan T. Svantesson
Seller: Janice B. Carmichael
Date: 08/13/15

10 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Angela B. Baez
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 08/17/15

183 Reservoir Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Joshua Lukowski
Seller: Leonard J. Jasmin
Date: 08/19/15

221 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $122,942
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Earl J. Marcoullier
Date: 08/19/15

17 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Parnell
Seller: Matthew D. Halla
Date: 08/14/15

240 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mark L. Stgermain
Seller: James P. Mulligan
Date: 08/14/15

42 Willow Brook Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Colby
Seller: Robert T. Clayton
Date: 08/14/15

WILBRAHAM

10 Blacksmith Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Josh C. Haygood
Seller: Carmine W. Petrone
Date: 08/21/15

3267 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: John W. Seymour
Seller: Saung Z. Park
Date: 08/21/15

20 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $448,357
Buyer: James E. Scliopou
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 08/20/15

81 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,588
Buyer: Roland P. Laferriere
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 08/12/15

45 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Marco D. Ferreira
Seller: Barbara A. Dyson
Date: 08/21/15

12 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: Thaida Duong
Seller: Linda C. Stone
Date: 08/14/15

5 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Xiomara G. Alban
Seller: Crystal G. Hurley
Date: 08/14/15

6 Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mariellen Szczebak
Seller: Jessie M. Trudell
Date: 08/14/15

7 Shady Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Tovan Nguyen
Seller: Quynh D. Tran
Date: 08/14/15

528 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Leonard T. Jones
Seller: John A. Desaulniers
Date: 08/12/15

10 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: John M. Njoroge
Seller: Thomas R. McMann
Date: 08/20/15

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

96 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: Jennifer L. Douglass
Seller: Theresa A. Callahan
Date: 08/14/15

15 Alyssum Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Wright
Seller: Edward C. Woodbridge
Date: 08/19/15

11 Bayberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Marc E. Maier
Seller: Douglas P. Looze
Date: 08/14/15

61 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Dorka M. Jimenez-Almonte
Seller: Sylvia J. Brandt
Date: 08/13/15

974 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $138,750
Buyer: Judith F. Seelig
Seller: Charles C. Mann
Date: 08/12/15

36 Greenwich Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Susan C. Lowery
Seller: Michael A. Floquet
Date: 08/20/15

26 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Peng Wang
Seller: Michael P. Larkin
Date: 08/20/15

N/A
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sarah Morton
Seller: Deborah E. Kruger
Date: 08/17/15

106 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Slade E. Schrump
Seller: David T. Porter RET
Date: 08/12/15

1034 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kima Romito
Seller: Richard D. Konicek
Date: 08/20/15

190 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Maria E. Nikolaou
Seller: Shijin Wang
Date: 08/11/15

BELCHERTOWN

110 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Kurtis W. Couture
Seller: A. R. Kavanaugh-Spellacy
Date: 08/12/15

31 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Seth A. Jackson
Seller: Judith D. Dion
Date: 08/14/15

36 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Richard W. Noble
Seller: David D. Lapa
Date: 08/18/15

21 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Donna K. Byron
Seller: Susan J. Smith
Date: 08/14/15

100 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Robert J. Riel
Seller: Lawrence Snowden
Date: 08/11/15

EASTHAMPTON

12 Ballard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $122,326
Buyer: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Seller: FHLM
Date: 08/12/15

55 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Lotter
Seller: Grape, Klara P., (Estate)
Date: 08/21/15

13 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Diane L. Gorenstein
Seller: Dolores M. English
Date: 08/14/15

26 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael V. O’Brien
Seller: Franzek, John T., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/15

28 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Tsering Dhundup
Seller: Jean M. Shattuck
Date: 08/21/15

10 Jessie Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Cody May
Seller: Theodore T. Brand
Date: 08/11/15

26 Knight Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Arthur D. Medeiros
Seller: Charles E. Blakesley
Date: 08/13/15

9-11 Lincoln St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Mary A. Saldo RET
Seller: Donna W. Hoener
Date: 08/13/15

4 Louise Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Jean A. Pitcher
Seller: Christa McCauley
Date: 08/20/15

74 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lindsay L. Poulin
Seller: David A. Hardy
Date: 08/14/15

12 Robin Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Karla H. Clausen
Seller: John C. Gorey
Date: 08/13/15

2 Schumikowski St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,593
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/12/15

17 Searls St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Edgar R. Berry
Date: 08/21/15

16 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Paul P. Guyette
Date: 08/14/15

132 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Samantha D. Elander
Seller: Melanie Roy
Date: 08/12/15

GRANBY

68 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Kleeberg
Seller: George A. Randall
Date: 08/20/15

111 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $142,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Susan A. Alexander
Date: 08/19/15

HADLEY

7 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $362,502
Buyer: Stephen P. Baker
Seller: Igor A. Kaltashov
Date: 08/12/15

128 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $410,500
Buyer: Julia S. Rose
Seller: Laurence B. Michie
Date: 08/19/15

13 Nashua Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Clifford R. Holt
Seller: David E. Artzerounian
Date: 08/13/15

349 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Zuzgo
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 08/10/15

214 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Amir Mikhchi
Seller: Marion Pitchko
Date: 08/11/15

42 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: A. P. St.Hilaire
Seller: GGP Quality Enterprises
Date: 08/12/15

HATFIELD

137 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Mario Aquadro
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/20/15

North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Buyer: James Lavallee
Seller: Thomas S. Juros
Date: 08/14/15

HUNTINGTON

17 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Roderick W. Colson
Seller: Bruce D. McClellan
Date: 08/21/15

NORTHAMPTON

11 Arnold Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,220,000
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: Arnold Ave. Land TR
Date: 08/11/15

12 Arnold Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: West Arnold Land TR
Date: 08/11/15

15 Carolyn St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Daube
Seller: Michael J. Noonan
Date: 08/13/15

26 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Craig A. Villeneuve
Seller: John Klepacki
Date: 08/14/15

89 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: David P. Weremay
Seller: Douglas Thayer
Date: 08/13/15

16 Fort Hill Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Susan H. Harrison
Seller: Barbara A. Beach
Date: 08/12/15

122 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Brian D. Burrell
Seller: Robert A. Baceski
Date: 08/20/15

24 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $870,000
Buyer: Ned Markosian
Seller: Donald G. Andrew
Date: 08/20/15

9 Hayward Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $389,500
Seller: Karen M. Jasper
Date: 08/17/15

62 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Ralph F. Carpenter
Seller: Savino, Rita L., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/15

35 Pilgrim Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dee A. Dice
Seller: G. Marisa Labozzetta
Date: 08/21/15

21 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Cara McCaffrey
Seller: Bingham FT
Date: 08/13/15

SOUTH HADLEY

13 Hunter Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Lisa G. Love
Seller: Eva C. Luneta
Date: 08/21/15

1 Lakeview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pamela P. White
Seller: Kathryn T. Brunelle
Date: 08/14/15

53 Lawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Lisa L. Lindgren
Seller: James W. Civali
Date: 08/21/15

30 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Wahlund
Seller: Dariusz P. Guzek
Date: 08/14/15

244 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: John P. Dumont
Seller: Tami S. Bailly
Date: 08/18/15

66 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mark J. Zraunig
Seller: Judith A. White RET
Date: 08/21/15

10 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $127,140
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Keith G. Thompson
Date: 08/11/15

19 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mehwish Shahid
Seller: Sandra J. Kleeberg
Date: 08/20/15

28 West Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: David Schwartz
Seller: Mark J. Zraunig
Date: 08/21/15

157 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,400
Buyer: Timothy R. Hall
Seller: Jennifer A. Boucher
Date: 08/14/15

SOUTHAMPTON

132 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Patrick Lane
Seller: Charles H. Braun
Date: 08/10/15

141 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Steven M. McGrath
Seller: Robert C. Sawyer
Date: 08/20/15

N/A
Southampton, MA 01085
Amount: $579,000
Buyer: David M. Yates
Seller: G&F Custom Built Homes
Date: 08/21/15

115 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Peter J. Diemand
Seller: Robert E. Facto
Date: 08/13/15

WARE

53 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Graves
Seller: Zachary Czaplicki
Date: 08/20/15

21-25 Canal St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: James Fitzsimmons
Seller: Lindsay F. Heart
Date: 08/19/15

27 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: James Fitzsimmons
Seller: Gerald E. Dansereau
Date: 08/19/15

32 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Cynthia E. Gravel
Seller: Paul H. Laflamme
Date: 08/14/15

362 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Fickett
Seller: David J. Kuzmick
Date: 08/14/15

WESTHAMPTON

139 Edwards Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Philip C. Whiting
Seller: Timothy D. Towne
Date: 08/14/15

WORTHINGTON

61 Buffington Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Marcia C. Coling
Seller: Regina Fitzgibbons
Date: 08/14/15

Daily News

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Assoc. of Children’s Museums and the Institute of Museum and Library Services to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.

The program will enable low-income families (two adults and two children) to visit the Berkshire Museum free with the presentation of an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card. Families can also visit any participating museum year-round for a minimal fee. The museum’s participation in this program is funded by the TD Charitable Foundation.

The Museums for All initiative represents a stride toward the goal of reaching more children and parents, especially those living in poverty, with the valuable learning resources of museums. Museums, with their unique focus on bringing children, families, and communities together, are committed to providing access to all. Each year, children’s museums host more than 31 million visitors. The Museums for All initiative will allow family-friendly museums to further expand their reach and impact.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts announced five recipients of the Order of William Pynchon Awards for 2015 — the 100th anniversary of the awards, which were first presented in 1915.

This year’s honorees include Gary Bernice, band director at Springfield High School of Science and Technology; entrepreneur and philanthropist Harold Grinspoon; Sue Ellen Panitch, who has volunteered with dozens of organizations; and Ronn and Donna Johnson, who founded the Brianna Fund for Children with Physical Disabilities.

The Pynchon Awards honor members of the community who have distinguished themselves through their service. The Advertising Club will fete this year’s honorees on Nov. 19 at the Springfield Museums. Tickets cost $65, and more information is available at www.adclubwm.org.

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View of Main and Howard Street

View of Main and Howard streets


View of State Street and MGM Way

View of State Street and MGM Way

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield announced it has presented updated renderings and new details of its design to the city of Springfield. The new drawings are the result of a complete site-plan review driven by several factors, including a one-year opening-date extension, final directives on historic property use, construction market trends, and in-depth conversations with Mayor Domenic Sarno and city officials.

In a letter to the mayor, MGM executives hailed the new design as a better approach to immediately activating the Main Street corridor and spurring new economic development, while reconfirming September 2018 as the completion date.

“I believe this is one of the most exciting moments in the history of MGM Springfield,” said Michael Mathis, MGM Springfield president. “As we collaborate with the city on what is best from an economic-development perspective, the finer details are taking shape, and our programming is improving minute by minute.”

This more integrated urban design features off-site residential space, which opens up room for a Main Street hotel that would encourage tourists and visitors to more readily engage Springfield’s downtown. Conversations are underway with property owners of nearby potential residential sites that would complement the resort-casino development.

As the final design evolves, the project will feature a new five-story hotel atop a floor of retail, creating an improved scale on Main Street. The 250-room hotel would now become the eastern anchor at Howard Street of the 14.5-acre development.

“This design brings to life our commitment to develop new residential activity in downtown Springfield,” Mathis noted. “Through our extensive and detailed review, we determined off-site residential would more quickly encourage ancillary development across the downtown. We are currently talking to potential partners in developing market-rate residential units.”

Under the revised design, the historic columned façade at 73 State St., which had been the iconic focal point for the hotel tower, will remain as such for the updated structure, which will be home to what is tentatively being called the South End Market. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the market will be an inviting, trendy gathering space featuring local and national food and beverage vendors.

“We have never lost sight of how important it is to integrate our development and its unique design needs with this historic New England downtown,” Mathis said. “We think the changes along Main Street and this new layout are more in line with a true downtown mixed-use development that will make MGM Springfield the premier urban resort in the industry.”

Following several meetings with Springfield officials, MGM Springfield will present this new design plan to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The company will continue to refine its design as it proceeds with the site-plan review process with the city.

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SPRINGFIELD — Are you confused about your options for Medicare and Social Security? At “Countdown to 65” — taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the second-floor Rotunda Conference Room at Monarch Place in downtown Springfield — Kevin Hansen from the Principal Funds Advanced Retirement Team and Susan Flanagan, senior outreach consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield, will address the issues most pre-retirees have regarding their choices with these federal programs.

Admission is free, and wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Seating is limited. RSVP to Kimberly Galinski at [email protected] or Lindsey Arventos at [email protected], or call (413) 736-6712.