Home 2017 (Page 24)

Year: 2017

Bay Path’s Carol Leary Meets with Homeland Security Leaders

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University President Carol Leary recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council (HSAAC) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership.

The HSAAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security and its leadership on matters related to homeland security and the academic community. Since its formation, the HSAAC has delivered more than 120 recommendations resulting in new and expanded programs, resources, and initiatives to support the academic community.

“I am excited to see that the department is focused on engaging with colleges and universities across the nation,” Leary said. “I am proud to be a member of the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Council, which has been an invaluable asset to the Department.”

During the meeting, the HSAAC Academic Subcommittee on Countering Violent Extremism presented its report to council members. The report offered a number of recommendations for department consideration that were established through a joint effort of academic leaders and subject-matter experts.

DHS leadership also outlined the 2017 National Seminar and Tabletop Exercise (NTTX) event, which will take place Oct. 10-11 at the University of Utah. The two-day event will include workshop sessions, a tabletop exercise, and an after-action review session on preparing participants to respond to a campus emergency. This year’s tabletop event will focus on a failure in campus infrastructure caused by cyberattack. This recurring NTTX series is part of the DHS Campus Resilience Program. The program engages colleges and universities in an effort to foster resilience and bolster campus emergency-preparedness efforts.

Following the meeting, Deputy Secretary for Homeland Security Elaine Duke met with HSAAC members for an informational session on the department’s key priorities and challenges.

Springfield Regional Chamber to Hold Barbecue at the Boathouse

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber will hold a barbecue on Wednesday, June 14 at the Boathouse, Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, 121 West St., Springfield.

The after-hours networking event, slated for 5 to 7 p.m., is sponsored by Florence Bank and the Republican. Business and community leaders will gather to network, facilitate business connections and relationships, and enjoy entertainment from local guitarist and vocalist Aidan O’Brien.

Smith, Watson & Co., LLP to Open Additional Office in Pittsfield

By
Daily News

PITTSFIELD — Smith, Watson & Co., LLP, with offices in Great Barrington, North Adams, and Lakeville, Conn., is expanding by adding a Central Berkshire County presence. The new office, at 7 North St. in Pittsfield, will open its doors in July.

“Our top priority has always been to meet the needs of our clients,” said Bryon Sherman, managing partner. Sherman, along with fellow CPAs Robin Markey, Kim Whalen, and Colin Smith, are partners in the firm. The firm will continue to serve its clients from its other three offices.

Smith Watson is a full-service accounting firm licensed in multiple states offering a broad range of tax, accounting, and consulting services. Smith Watson’s staff of 19 professionals, including seven CPAs, will expand to include several more senior accountants.

Picture This

By
Departments Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]
A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts June 13, 2017

Links to the Community

picthislinks1

Link to Libraries

Link to Libraries recently celebrated two local business partnerships. At top, Douglas Theobald (center) and Christopher Walker (left) from Moriarty & Primack, P.C. visited Bowe Elementary School in Chicopee, where they are sponsoring the school students and library as part of the Link to Libraries Business Book Link program for three years. The purpose of the program and sponsorship is to enhance the school library and to give new books to children in the school for them to build home libraries. Below, attorney Stephen Krevalin recently sponsored a field trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame for a grade 4 reading class from Walsh Elementary School in Springfield. They were treated to lunch, a scavenger hunt, new books, T-shirts, and a story hour as part of the sponsored trip, which is part of the Link to Libraries and Basketball Hall of Fame program offered to area schools and nonprofit organizations.

Service Above Self

The Rotary Club of Springfield

The Rotary Club of Springfield gave away $6,000 in service grants at its 102nd anniversary at the Fort Restaurant in Springfield on May 11. The Springfield Rescue Mission, Stone Soul Inc., New England Public Radio (NEPR), the Gray House, Springfield Museums, and Dakin Humane Society each received $1,000.
In addition, the Club presented Paul Harris Fellowship Awards to Peter Lappin, former director of the Western Mass. Office of Economic Development, and Springfield Rotarian Jack Toner.
Pictured from left: Sarah Gogal, project coordinator for the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum at the Springfield Museums; Alicia Garcia, chairperson for the Rotary Club of Springfield Service Fund; Stacey Price, director of Development and Marketing at Dakin Humane Society; Lamont Clemons, vice president of the Rotary Club of Springfield; Laurie Rosner, president of the Rotary Club of Springfield; Greg Clark, stewardship officer for the Springfield Rescue Mission; Karon Tyler, board president at Stone Soul Inc.; Carlos McBride, director of the NEPR Media Lab; and Kathleen Lingenburg, board president of the Gray House.

Nearing the Finish Line

picthisnearing2

As part of a multi-year capital improvement project, Thornes Marketplace has spent roughly $500,000 to make the eclectic and historically relevant downtown shopping center more accessible to people with physical disabilities. “We’re nearing the finish line,” said Thornes owner and property manager Richard Madowitz. “We were interested in updating and modernizing and, where feasible, making the building compliant to the extent physically possible. We’re very pleased with the improvements and the increased opportunities it will afford members of the public.” Renovations include the remodeling of several bathrooms, which are now fully handicapped-accessible; the addition of oak handrails along the walls of the grand staircases; and, in partnership with Herrell’s Ice Cream, the replacement of a staircase with a ramp, making the ice-cream parlor accessible from within Thornes for the first time in its nearly 40-year history. Pictured at top: Herrell’s President Judy Herrell stands on the new ramp. At bottom: Madowitz; Thornes Marketing Manager Jody Doele, and Thornes Facilities Manager Jon McGee sit on the stairs beneath the newly installed supplementary handrail.

As part of a multi-year capital improvement project, Thornes Marketplace has spent roughly $500,000 to make the eclectic and historically relevant downtown shopping center more accessible to people with physical disabilities. “We’re nearing the finish line,” said Thornes owner and property manager Richard Madowitz. “We were interested in updating and modernizing and, where feasible, making the building compliant to the extent physically possible. We’re very pleased with the improvements and the increased opportunities it will afford members of the public.” Renovations include the remodeling of several bathrooms, which are now fully handicapped-accessible; the addition of oak handrails along the walls of the grand staircases; and, in partnership with Herrell’s Ice Cream, the replacement of a staircase with a ramp, making the ice-cream parlor accessible from within Thornes for the first time in its nearly 40-year history. Pictured at top: Herrell’s President Judy Herrell stands on the new ramp. At bottom: Madowitz; Thornes Marketing Manager Jody Doele, and Thornes Facilities Manager Jon McGee sit on the stairs beneath the newly installed supplementary handrail.

Court Dockets

By
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

Alayna Macleay v. Franklin Eye Care Associates, LLC d/b/a Eye & Lasik Center
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $35,000
Filed: 5/18/17

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

QualServ Corp. v. Euro Restaurant Group I, LLC d/b/a Wayback Burgers
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $24,813.15
Filed: 5/9/17

Sherri-Ann Wajda p/p/a Zachary McLeish v. First Student Inc. and Viviana Velazquez
Allegation: Negligent operation of a school bus causing injury to passenger: $3,616.40
Filed: 5/9/17

Kennely Curran v. Vehicle Transport, LLC d/b/a Borgatti Auto, et al
Allegation: Unfair and deceptive acts and practices in sale of used car: $5,000+
Filed: 5/1017

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Hoskin & Muir Inc., d/b/a Cardinal Shower v. Scott Bauer d/b/a B & B Glass & Mirror
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $65,119.07
Filed: 5/10/17

Louise D. Hannum v. Tzay J. Chiu, M.D.; John P. Frangie, M.D.; the Cataract & Laser Center West, LLC; and D & G Associates Inc.
Allegation: Medical malpractice
Filed: 5/11/17

Ruben Lagares v. Agri-Mark Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $195,530.92
Filed: 5/12/17

James L. Craig and Christine L. Craig v. Tzay J. Chiu, M.D.; John P. Frangie, M.D.; the Cataract & Laser Center West, LLC; and D & G Associates Inc.
Allegation: Medical malpractice
Filed: 5/15/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Complete Restoration Solutions Inc. v. Historic Round Hill Summit, LLC
Allegation: Money owed for services, labor, and materials: $633,447.63
Filed: 5/4/17

Bercume Construction, LLC v. SVE Associates, et al
Allegation: Breach of coverage, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranties, negligence: $34,718
Filed: 5/5/17

Latisha Ealy v. Town of Easthampton
Allegation: Negligence; defective stove provided by Easthampton Housing Authority caught fire, causing permanent scarring and emotional distress: $50,000
Filed: 5/5/17

Mitchell A. Schilling v. Dr. Allison J. Bell, Psy.D.
Allegation: Negligence, malpractice: $875,000
Filed: 5/19/17

Agenda

By
Agenda Departments

Old Post Road Orchestra Concert

June 16: Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield will host the Old Post Road Orchestra for a summer concert on the hospital’s front lawn from 7 to 9 p.m. The music is inspired by composers from New England. This event is free of charge, and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. No alcohol, smoking, or pets will be permitted.

Bike to the Future Motorcycle Ride

June 17: Best known for special events involving tea, white gloves, dresses, fancy hats, and horse races, Square One is moving toward leather, helmets, and motorcycles for its next big fund-raising event. Hosted by the Springfield chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, the Bike to the Future Motorcycle Ride will begin at Square One’s offices on Main Street in Springfield. All riders are encouraged to participate with a donation of $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Registration is currently open at www.startatsquareone.org. Proceeds from the ride will benefit the children and families of Square One. The ride is sponsored by Alekman DiTusa Attorneys at Law, Harley Davidson of Southampton, National Ambulance, Interstate Towing, and Haymond Law. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with the Buffalo Soldiers on this very exciting opportunity,” said Kristine Allard, chief Development & Communications officer for Square One. “This event has enabled us to introduce Square One’s critical work to new partners who will help us continue to advance our cause.” Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the ride will start at 10 a.m. The 90-minute ride will wind through Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke and finish at 11:30 a.m. in Court Square in Springfield. An after-ride celebration will be held, including lunch and dessert provided by Frankie & Johnnie’s, as well as music and prizes. Children and families are encouraged to participate in the celebration. Tickets for the party are available for $12 per person.

Estate-planning Discussion

June 21: Attorney Michael Gove of Gove Law Office will offer an informative discussion about key issues that are important to understand when planning for the future or for the care of an aging loved one. The session will take place at Christopher Heights Assisted Living Community at 6 p.m. Gove will review various documents, such as healthcare proxy, trusts, power of attorney, last will and testament, declaration of homestead, and medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. Those in attendance should gain a better understanding of when and if these documents are necessary to complete. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided, and tours of the assisted-living community will be available after the program. Seating is limited, and reservations are requested by June 16 by calling (413) 584-0701 or e-mailing [email protected]. Parking is available on Village Hill Road, Moser Street, and in the Christopher Heights parking lot on the corner of Moser Street and Musante Drive.

40 Under Forty

June 22: The 11th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges has chosen the winners, and their stories are told in the April 17 issue and at BusinessWest.com. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Moriarty & Primack, Health New England, the Gaudreau Group, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Six-Point Creative Works, Renew.Calm, Baystate Health, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. The event is sold out.

BFAIR Walk for Independence

June 24: Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) announced its second annual Walk for Independence. Last year, the inaugural walk along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail saw participation of nearly 100 walkers of all ability levels, with this year already set to exceed that number. A stroll to Cheshire and back (with or any distance in between), the walk will be a fund-raising event in which BFAIR participants, community members, and sponsors can get involved in through sponsored walking, lunch, bucket raffles, and entertainment. Starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center, the walk is a day of fun and helps BFAIR share its mission to enrich the lives of people of all ages and abilities by providing positive life experiences and advocacy through distinctive, individualized, quality services. As a local nonprofit, BFAIR relies on public funds to provide critically needed residential, vocational, habilitative, and clinical services for adults, adolescents, and children with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury, as well as home-care services for the elderly. The registration fee for the walk is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children 10 and younger. Registration includes a picnic lunch and ball-cap giveaway. Interested walkers can register online at thedriven.net/bfairwalk, by calling (413) 664-9382 ext. 40, e-mailing [email protected], or visiting www.bfair.org. In addition to registering, walkers may seek individual sponsors by asking family and friends to support their walk. Donations are accepted via thedriven.net/bfairwalk, or donation envelopes can be provided for walkers. Corporate sponsorships are available for the trail, mile, bronze, silver, and gold levels, ranging from $100 to $2,500, respectively. Interested businesses should contact Jennifer Civello at [email protected] for more information. Current gold-level walk sponsors include Greylock Federal Credit Union, MountainOne, and the Print Shop Williamstown.

Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes

June 29: Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by BusinessWest and Healthcare News. Sponsored by American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, and Renew.Calm, with additional sponsorships available, the program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care. Nominations are now being sought — and will be accepted until June 29 — in the following categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Community Health; Emerging Leader; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; Health/Wellness Administration/Administrator; and Lifetime Achievement. The nominations will be scored by a panel of judges to be announced in the coming weeks. The winners will be chosen in July and profiled in the September issue of BusinessWest. The guidelines to consider when nominating individuals, groups, or institutions in these various categories are available HERE.

Movie Premiere

June 29: The Basketball Hall of Fame will turn Columbus Avenue into Hollywood Boulevard for a premiere of Grey Lady, a new film by Springfield resident John Shea. Shea will be present at 6 p.m. for a benefit cocktail party before the audience moves into the theater at 6:45 p.m. He will also host an exclusive party after the film, and will take questions from the audience. Shea wrote and directed the film, and also plays a small role as an island police chief. Tickets to the benefit are $100, and proceeds will go to Gray House, the Bing Arts Center, and the Community Foundation’s Dr. John V. Shea Scholarship Fund. Party entertainment will be provided by the Eric Bascom Trio.“The reason I’m doing this is to return as much as I can to the town where I grew up,” said Shea, who calls Los Angeles home today. Tickets are available online at the Bing Arts Center at www.bingartscenter.org. For mail orders, send a check to Keith Sikes, 61 Texel Dr., Springfield, MA 01108. Checks should be made out to the Bing Arts Center. The Bing Arts Center box office will also be open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brightside Golf Classic

July 24: More than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the 37th annual Brightside Golf Classic at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield. “This event raises funds to continue Brightside’s mission to support our community’s most vulnerable children and their families,” said Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Fund Development for Mercy Medical Center and its affiliated services. Two tee times are available. Breakfast and registration for the morning session begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch and registration for the second session will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The evening reception will be held immediately following the tournament from 5 to 8 p.m. Prices include green fees, golf cart, breakfast or lunch, a gift and swag bag, and reception featuring cocktails, food stations, auction, networking, and live entertainment. On-course food and beverages will be provided by event sponsors throughout the day. Golfers will also be eligible for a chance to win prizes and participate in raffles during the day. The 2017 Golf Classic chairs are Hank Downey, vice president and Commercial Loan officer, Florence Savings Bank; John Kendzierski, president, Professional Drywall Construction Inc.; Matthew Sosik, president and CEO, Easthampton Savings Bank; and William Wagner, Chief Business Development officer and vice chairman of the board, Westfield Bank. Brightside for Families and Children provides in-home counseling and family support to more than 650 children and their families throughout Western Mass. Services include resource coordination, parenting-skills development, behavioral-technique instruction, community-support programs, and other programs tailored to prevent hospitalization from occurring. Specialized assessments such as neuropsychological evaluations and testing are also available. For more information on sponsorships, donations, and attending the event, contact Gearing-Kalill at (413) 748-9986 or [email protected]. Information is also available at www.mercycares.com/brightside-golf-classic.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By
Chamber Corners Departments

1BERKSHIRE
www.1berkshire.com
(413) 499-1600

• July 19: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by United Cerebral Palsy.

• July 25: Entrepreneurial Meet Up, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Shire Breu-Hous.

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

• June 17: Third annual Champions of Chicopee 5K and 2-mile walk, starting at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration is at 7:45 a.m., and race begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per runner/walker, $15 for kids 12 and under. Each participant receives a T-shirt (if registered by June 3) and lunch at the Munich Haus. Part of the proceeds will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in memory of Nathan Dumas of Lucky Design + Media. Sponsored by Munich Haus, PeoplesBank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Westfield Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Insurance Center of New England, and MedExpress Urgent Care.

• June 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

• June 29: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Valley Blue Sox, Mackenzie Stadium, Holyoke. Game time: 6:35 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• June 28: Speaker Breakfast: “Why Ping-pong Tables Do Not Define Your Business Culture,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featured guest speaker: Tim Retting of Cincinnati-based InTrust. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Easthampton Savings Bank, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., Innovative Business Systems Inc., United Personnel, and Williston Northampton School. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

• July 13: Networking by Night featuring the Oxbow Water Ski Team, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Oxbow Marina, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Fleury’s Outdoor Equipment Inc., and American Boat Restoration. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• July 28: The Chamber Island Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Sponsored by BankESB, Polish National Credit Union, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., Taylor Real Estate, Westfield Bank, Applied Mortgage, Green Earth Energy Photovoltaic, and Richards Fuel & Heating Inc. Registration and breakfast at 9 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m., Fun Island Feast to end the day. Breakfast and dinner catered by Myers Catering. Come in your best island attire. Cost: $135 per golfer, $540 for a team. Visit www.easthamptonchamber.org for additional information.

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

• June 14: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Year in Review and Award Winner Announcements, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Corporate Leaders. Networking, buffet, and announcement of 2017 Business Person of the Year and the Fifield Volunteer Award winners. Cost: $35. The public is invited to attend. Visit holyokechamber.com to register

• June 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Mix and mingle with your friends and colleagues at this casual networking event. Refreshments will be available. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at holyokechamber.com.

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

• June 23: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. To register, visit [email protected]. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

• July 12: Arrive@5, 5-7p.m., hosted by Three Sisters Sanctuary, 188A Cape St., Goshen. Sponsored by BusinessWest and People’s United Bank. Special guests: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Hilltown CDC, and Shelburne Falls Area Business Assoc. Cost: $10 for members.

• Sept. 13: Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Family Legacy Partners, 48 Round Hill Road, Suite 2, Northampton. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors. Cost: $10 for members.

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

• June 14: June After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 462 College Highway, Southwick. Our kickoff to summer is a celebration with a cookout. Refreshments will be served. There will be a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• June 14: After 5 on the Riverfront, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, North Riverfront Park, 121 West St., Springfield. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

• July 20: Annual Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Registration and practice greens open at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The day concludes with a reception, buffet dinner, and awards ceremony. Cost: $600 per foursome, $150 for individual golfers.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online for events at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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

• June 15: Annual Meeting and Business Grant Drawing, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will kick off with the welcoming of new Chairman Frank Palange and the incoming WRC board of directors. Two $500 business grants will be drawn the morning of the event. Guest speaker will be Drew Crandall. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. For more information and for tickets to this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• June 15: Ninth annual Great Golf Escape, hosted by the Ranch Golf Club. Cost: $95, including lunch and dinner. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon.

• July 20: July Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Dockside Restaurant at Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley, in partnership with Northampton Area Young Professionals and Young Professionals of Amherst.

People on the Move

By
Departments People on the Move
Jane Albert

Jane Albert

Jane Albert has been promoted to the position of senior vice president for Marketing, Communications & External Relations at Baystate Health. She will report to Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health, and serve as a member of the president’s cabinet. She will oversee the functions of marketing and digital strategy, government and public relations, community relations and public health, communications, and philanthropy. “Jane has been a trusted Baystate Health leader for 15 years in roles that have progressively increased in responsibility and scope. She has a breadth and depth of career experiences and skills that make her ideal for this senior leadership role,” Keroack said. When she joined Baystate Health as manager of Medical Practices Marketing, she presented the first marketing plan to integrate two legacy medical groups to become one organization as Baystate Medical Practices. She then served as manager of Corporate Marketing, overseeing Baystate Health’s marketing efforts, loyalty programs, and events, and developing marketing priorities based on the strategic objectives of the organization. Albert was promoted to director of Public Affairs & Internal Communications, developing metrics for the measurement of media activities while strategically building the community presence of Baystate Health and its entities. She then returned to Baystate Medical Practices, successfully launching the organization’s first physician referral office. Over the last four years, Albert has served as vice president of Philanthropy for Baystate Health and executive director of the Baystate Health Foundation. Among her accomplishments, she led the transformation of the foundation to diversify philanthropic support in alignment with a newly developed strategic plan and recently oversaw the completion of a $5 million capital campaign for the new surgical center at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. “In all of her roles, Jane has helped advance the work of her teams by developing priorities that align with the mission and strategic objectives of the organization. She is a positive ambassador for our health system and has always been a driving force behind providing honest, timely communications to our constituents,” Keroack said. “She is an incredible contributor to Baystate Health on many fronts, and her energy, enthusiasm, and affection for our organization will serve her well in her new role.” Before joining Baystate Health, Albert served as vice president of Advancement and Marketing at Western New England College, with responsibility for national and regional marketing efforts and philanthropic efforts focused on engaging alumni, businesses, and foundations in support of the university. She holds an MBA from Babson College and a BBA in accounting from UMass Amherst. Active in the community, she has held leadership positions on many boards, including Spirit of Springfield, the National Conference for Community and Justice, the Jewish Community Center, Rotary Club, and chambers of commerce. She has been recognized as Woman of the Year by the Springfield Women’s Commission and as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary Club International.

•••••

Lee Bank recently announced the promotion of three leaders within the company and the addition of a mortgage officer to support its continued growth in 2017.

Susie Brown

Susie Brown

Susie Brown has been named to the position of senior vice president, Human Resources and Administration. She has been employed at Lee Bank for more than 37 years and has worked in many areas of the bank, including operations, human resources, building and maintenance, security, and administration. She will continue to oversee human resources, administration and security, and management of board meetings and governance processes for Lee Bank and its holding company, Berkshire Financial Services;

Paula Gangell-Miller

Paula Gangell-Miller

Paula Gangell-Miller has been named to the position of vice president, Community Banking – Retail Operations. She joined Lee Bank 29 years ago and has been involved in many facets of the bank throughout the years, having held positions as teller, operations supervisor, community banker, branch manager, and area manager, in addition to her new role;

Paula Lewis

Paula Lewis

Paula Lewis has been named to the position of first vice president, Retail Lending. She joined Lee Bank in 2012 as vice president of Mortgage Loan Operations. In her new position, she will oversee residential lending and will sit on Lee Bank’s ALCO committee as well as its executive loan committee; and

Kathy Kelly

Kathy Kelly

Kathy Kelly has joined Lee Bank as a mortgage officer in its Pittsfield office. Kelly has been a mortgage professional for most of her banking career, with First Agricultural Bank, Legacy Banks, and most recently Berkshire Bank.

“I am pleased to announce these well-deserved promotions and to welcome Kathy Kelly to the Lee Bank team,” said President Chuck Leach. “I’m confident that Kathy will not only mesh with but also enhance our culture just as Susie Brown, Paula Lewis, and Paula Gangell-Miller have for many, many years. Lee Bank is very fortunate to have an extremely valuable culture of loyal, dedicated employees who are not only outstanding contributors in the workplace, focused on continued excellence in serving our customers, but also to our Berkshire community.”

•••••

Ellen Freyman, attorney and shareholder with Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., was recently recognized by the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) for her significant contributions to the local community. NCCJ was founded in 1927 in response to religious divides in the country at the time. The goal of the organization and its prominent founders — including social activist Jane Addams and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes — was to bring together diverse populations to combat social injustice, a mission perpetuated to this day. Freyman concentrates her practice in all aspects of commercial real estate: acquisitions and sales, development, leasing, and financing. She has an extensive land-use practice that includes zoning, subdivision, project permitting, and environmental matters. She is a graduate of the Western New England University School of Law (1988) and Pennsylvania State University (1977). One of the most highly awarded attorneys within the Pioneer Valley, she has been recognized or awarded by BusinessWest magazine (Difference Maker, 2010), the Professional Women’s Chamber (Woman of the Year, 2012); Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts (Pynchon Award, 2012); Springfield Leadership Institute (Community Service Award, 2011); Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Top Women of Law Award, 2010); and Reminder Publications (Hometown Hero Award, 2010).

•••••

Victoria Owen

Victoria Owen

Victoria Owen has joined United Personnel as the organization’s newest business development representative, as the company expands its team to better serve area businesses. Owen, former owner of Owen Employee Benefit Strategies LLC and past director of Employee Benefits at Northwestern Mutual, brings a wealth of knowledge about business operations and human-resources priorities to her current role at United Personnel. She leverages more than 20 years of industry expertise in employee benefits, strategic planning, and business development to support clients and candidates throughout Western Mass. Owen received her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, serves on the board of directors of the Home Builders and Remodelers Assoc. of Western Mass., and is committed to building meaningful relationships within the business community.

•••••

Sunshine Village announced several personnel changes as the organization continues to grow its programming footprint in the area.

Jenny Galat was promoted to program manager of the new Litwin Center Day Habilitation Program. Since 2013, Galat has worked for the organization as a developmental specialist, case manager, and program supervisor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in social work from Saint Anselm’s College. When it opens this summer, she will oversee the new program’s focus on innovative day services for adults aged 18-32 years old;

Nichole Chilson came on board as human resource generalist to assist with employee benefits, safety and health protocol compliance, and employee-relations initiatives. Chilson brings more than 25 years of human-resources and customer-service experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice from Western New England University; and

Amie Miarecki was named director of community relations. She brings 15 years of experience working in health and human services, including marketing, community relations, and resource development. She will promote Sunshine Village’s mission to help everyone shine by engaging with community partners and employers. Miarecki holds a master’s degree in corporate and organizational communication with a specialization in leadership from Northeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from UMass Amherst.

•••••

Maria Mitchell, a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College’s newly accredited Health Information Technology program, is the first person from STCC to receive the MaHIMA Student Achievement award. The Massachusetts Health Information Management Assoc. (MaHIMA) offers the award to an outstanding student from any accredited health-information technology or health-information management program. STCC’s program received accreditation in December, making a graduate of the program eligible for the first time this year. Mitchell received a certificate of achievement and one-year membership to the national American Health Information Management Assoc. (AHIMA), free full-day registration for MaHIMA’s fall and winter meetings, and free MaHIMA webinars for one year. She is seeking a position as a health-information technician or coding specialist and hopes to eventually return to school and earn her bachelor’s degree. Graduates of STCC’s Health Information Technology program receive associate degrees. The program prepares students for certification and practice as registered health-information technicians, who typically work with patient medical records at healthcare facilities. Technicians focus in areas beyond coding, including data analytics, compliance, and more.

•••••

Duncan Mellor

Duncan Mellor

The American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) honored Tighe & Bond’s Duncan Mellor with its 2017 Distinguished Lighthouse Community Service Award at its annual gala at the Nonatum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine on May 7. Every year, the organization honors one person who has contributed significantly to ALF’s mission. Since 2011, Mellor has donated his engineering and waterfront expertise to upgrade the Whaleback Lighthouse in Kittery, Maine. This three-phase project included designing repairs for two granite breakwaters and a new docking system with walkways that achieved federal government approval and met ALF’s goals for public access and safety. “This is a well-deserved honor for Duncan — and just one example of his exceptional expertise and commitment to our coastlines and waterfronts,” said Tighe & Bond President and CEO David Pinsky. Mellor leads Tighe & Bond’s coastal engineering services with more than 30 years of experience in the profession. Clients throughout New England know him well for his role in complex coastal projects and solving all types of shoreline and waterfront challenges. Mellor has also overseen unique projects that have required highly creative solutions, such as tidal turbines, offshore structures, and lighthouses. A licensed engineer in New Hampshire and Maine, Mellor has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and master’s degree in Ocean Engineering, both from the University of New Hampshire.

Company Notebook

By
Company Notebook Departments

Berkshire Bank to Move HQ to Boston, Acquire Commerce Bank

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Hills Bancorp, parent of Berkshire Bank, announced today that it plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Boston later this year, a move to support the bank’s continued strategic growth throughout the Northeast. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire Commerce Bancshares Corp. and its subsidiary, Commerce Bank, in Worcester, adding 16 new branches in Eastern Mass. and a well-established commercial team to capitalize on growth opportunities and further solidify its regional presence. The combined institution will be the largest regional bank in Massachusetts and the first regional bank headquartered in Boston in decades.  “Locating our corporate headquarters in Boston will not take us away from our roots in Berkshire County; we remain committed to all of our employees, customers, and communities,” said Michael Daly, CEO of Berkshire Bank. “Boston will offer our senior executives connectivity with government leaders, regulators, and decision makers, and provide the ability to attract broader workforce talent as the bank continues to grow. With the addition of the Commerce team, we will be able to leverage the strengths of both banks and capitalize on growth opportunities in the attractive, high-growth Eastern Massachusetts markets. This is not only important to Boston, but to all our local markets, to be the first regional bank with a Boston headquarters in decades.” The proposed acquisition provides significant scale in Eastern Mass. The combined franchise will operate its corporate headquarters, four branches, and three lending offices in Greater Boston, and an additional 15 branches in and around Worcester, with $3 billion in loans and $2 billion in deposits. On completion of the deal, Berkshire Bank will have 113 branches serving customers across the Northeast. Berkshire is committed to growing its operating model, levering its platforms such as the MyBanker concierge banking service, and expects commercial, wealth-management, and private-banking businesses to be focuses of its strategy in Greater Boston. Berkshire Bank’s operational center will remain in downtown Pittsfield, and the relocation will not have any impact on its employees. Additionally, its current regional hubs serving markets in New York’s Capital and Central regions, the Hartford/Springfield region, Southern Vermont, as well as operations around Princeton, N.J., will continue to be significant contributors. “Relocating our corporate headquarters to Boston’s financial district is a well-timed move that will make us stronger by driving value and adding jobs that will benefit our employees and customers across our footprint,” said Sean Gray, chief operating officer. “As a successful regional bank, having our headquarters in a strong hub for the financial-services industry provides economic value and takes advantage of the largest New England market to fuel growth and increase our ability capitalize on our investment in all of our communities.”

UMass Center to Offer Spanish Course for Healthcare Professionals

SPRINGFIELD — A new course coming this fall to the UMass Center at Springfield will help healthcare professionals enhance their language skills. “Spanish for Healthcare Professions” will be offered at the center beginning in September. “We have a significant Latino population in Western Massachusetts, and it’s essential that healthcare professionals be able to communicate with these residents,” said Daniel Montagna, director of Operations at the UMass Center. “Through a collaboration with the UMass Amherst Spanish and Portuguese program, we’re hoping to offer this as well as other healthcare and business language courses at the center in the future.” The course is designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who wish to increase fluency in Spanish through written and oral practices. The class is aimed at students with an intermediate level of Spanish (the equivalent of four or five semesters of college Spanish or of four years of high-school Spanish). Heritage speakers who can communicate in Spanish but want to develop a knowledge of the professional terminology of the health professions may also benefit from the class.

Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club Wins Award

LUDLOW — The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club was recently presented with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s prestigious MAC (Marketing and Communications) Award for Advertising at the National Conference in Dallas. Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s MAC Awards recognize Boys & Girls Clubs that have demonstrated significant achievements in the field of marketing and communications. The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club was selected among thousands of clubs across the country for implementing the best marketing strategy for advertising. The club’s board of directors was actively engaged in developing and updating the club’s marketing and advertising materials since 2016. Board members were supported in the process by several entities, including Envisions Marketing, Off the Tusk, Ludlow Cable Access TV, and volunteers who served on the club’s marketing & communications, auction, and Fall Fest committees. The board of directors actively engaged these partners to develop and update the club’s website, Facebook page, and annual report, and create new videos, mission boards, and marketing materials. The goal was to produce quality marketing materials consistent with a theme that would be used going forward in all print, marketing, and social-media materials used by the club, including special events, the annual auction, and Fall Fest. Throughout the process, the focus was that these marketing materials center on the youth the club helps on a daily basis and its impact on them and their families.

Tru by Hilton Breaks Ground in Chicopee

CHICOPEE — Hilton recently broke ground on a new Tru by Hilton property located in Chicopee. The celebration marked the first groundbreaking of the company’s Tru by Hilton in Massachusetts. Attendees, numbering about 150, included a roster of dignitaries and executives who were instrumental in pushing the project forward, including state Sen. James Welch; state Reps. Michael Finn, Joseph Wagner, and Angelo Puppolo; and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos. The 108-room, four-story hotel is located at 440 Memorial Dr. and is owned by BK Investments. It is expected to be completed in May 2018. “Tru is a game-changing brand, as evidenced by its statement-making entrance to the midscale category and now the Chicopee market,” said Alexandra Jaritz, global head of Tru by Hilton. “We know the brand will have broad appeal to Springfield-area travelers who span generations but share a similar ‘zest for life’ mindset. At its core, Tru is value-engineered to provide guests with a contemporary, consistent, and fresh experience in an affordable way, while at the same time being operationally efficient to our owners.” Added owner and developer Hershal Patel, “today’s groundbreaking in Chicopee demonstrates Hilton’s commitment to this new brand and, importantly, its owners. Tru fills a void in the midscale category, and we’re delighted to bring this exciting new Hilton brand to life. It will add to the offerings in Chicopee and provide a new option for travelers who believe that being cost-conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually exclusive.” This project will mark BK Investments’ third project in Chicopee, following the 90-room Hampton Inn and the 115-room Residence Inn Chicopee.

Bacon Wilson Opens New Northampton Office

NORTHAMPTON — Bacon Wilson announced the opening of a new facility at 57 Center St. in downtown Northampton. On May 24, the firm welcomed clients, neighbors, and friends to a grand-opening reception. Also present was Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, who officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bacon Wilson’s newly renovated, state-of-the-art office space at 57 Center St. features several striking design elements, including lots of natural light, an enclosed interior courtyard, and soaring ceilings. The main conference room has been christened the Fogel Room, in tribute to former partner Bruce Fogel, who passed away last year. Bacon Wilson has had a long-time presence in Hampshire County. The firm’s first Northampton office space opened in 2001, and expanded significantly with the 2005 acquisition of Morse & Sacks. In 2006, a merge with Monsein & MacConnell brought Bacon Wilson to the Amherst community. Earlier this year, the firm added another new location, on Russell Street in Hadley. The current move to 57 Center St. brings Bacon Wilson even closer to the heart of downtown Northampton, and reaffirms the firm’s commitment to the local Northampton community, and to the entire Pioneer Valley.

Mary Ann’s Dance and More to Relocate

EASTHAMPTON — Mary Ann’s Dance and More, a local dance apparel store, announced it will move to its new home on Route 10 in Easthampton on July 1. Mary Ann’s Dance and More will move to 396 Main St., the former home of Fit Body. The location offers easier parking, a more friendly shopping experience, better accessibility, and the ability to host more in-store events. Open since 2007, Mary Ann’s Dance and More offers customers dance supplies, including apparel and accessories, as well as novelty and gift items. An active business in the community, the store is recognized as a consistent sponsor of various local organizations. It was featured in Dance Retailer News as a “Retailer Spotlight,” twice on Mass Appeal on WWLP, and most recently in “Lifestyle/Balance Act” in Retail Minded.

Springfield College Career Center Wins Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Career Center has been named the winner of the 2017 Innovation in Program Development Award by the Eastern Assoc. of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Springfield College was chosen for its Peer Referral Program, which rewards students who are engaged with the Career Center, for serving as brand ambassadors and referring their peers. “I am exceptionally proud of the Springfield College Career Center for receiving this well-deserved recognition by EACE,” said Shannon Finning, Springfield College’s vice president for Student Affairs. “While our staff have always done and continue to do exceptional work with students who find their way to the Career Center, I am most proud of the fact that Career Center staff members are now engaging undergraduate student leaders as peer career mentors. The Peer Referral Program emerged from the partnership between our student leaders and the Career Center staff.” Finning noted that 150 new students were referred to the center this year, and now these students will also refer their peers. “I am excited by the continued innovation and evolution in the Career Center and know we will continue to well-serve our students, employers, faculty, alumni, and partners better each and every year by staying so closely connected and attuned to our student body.” By capitalizing on the idea that word of mouth and viral marketing are the best strategy for reaching this underserved demographic, the program accomplished its goals through an approach that includes utilizing two students as paid peer career ambassadors to hype services and events, rewarding engaged students for referring their friends and classmates, facilitating a raffle for first-time users, launching a T-shirt campaign, and implementing a Refer-a-Peer Day event. “We credit our wonderfully engaged Springfield College students for partaking in this exciting career-development initiative and for making the Peer Referral Program the great success it has become,” said Career Center Interim Director Scott Dranka. “From the launch of the Peer Referral program this semester, the Career Center counselors have been afforded the opportunity to work alongside newly referred students on their career-related endeavors.”

Briefcase

By
Briefcase Departments

Unemployment Down Across Most of Massachusetts in April

BOSTON — Local unemployment rates decreased in 13 labor-market areas, increased in three areas, and remained the same in eight areas in the state during the month of April, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to April 2016, the rates were down in nine labor-market areas, increased in 10 areas, and remained the same in five areas. All 15 areas for which job estimates are published recorded seasonal job gains in April. The largest gains occurred in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Springfield, Barnstable, Worcester, and Framingham areas. From April 2016 to April 2017, 12 of the 15 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the New Bedford, Barnstable, Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, and Boston-Cambridge-Newton areas. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for April was 3.8%. Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in the month of April. The statewide seasonally adjusted jobs estimate showed a 3,900 job gain in April, and an over-the-year gain of 58,600 jobs. The unadjusted unemployment rates and job estimates for the labor market areas reflect seasonal fluctuations and therefore may show different levels and trends than the statewide seasonally adjusted estimates. The estimates for labor force, unemployment rates, and jobs for Massachusetts are based on different statistical methodology specified by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Single-family Home Sales in Pioneer Valley Up in April

SPRINGFIELD — Single-family home sales were up 2.3% in the Pioneer Valley in April compared to the same time last year, while the median price fell 0.2% to $194,000, according to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. In Franklin County, sales were down 5.7%, while the median price fell 11.3% from a year earlier. In Hampden County, sales were up 6.7%, while the median price was down 1.3%. And in Hampshire County, sales fell 5.1% from March 2016, while the median price was up 7.9%.

Local Land Trust Offers New License Plate

AGAWAM — The Massachusetts Chapter of the Sportsmen’s National Land Trust (SNLT) is collecting pre-orders for a new Massachusetts license plate which it plans to have released later this year. The SNLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Agawam, founded in 2003 to help conserve natural resources and wildlife habitat across the state. Proceeds from the plate will be used to acquire, maintain, and improve open land strictly within Massachusetts, which will be available to the public forever. The all-volunteer land trust has created a special plate with a deer-buck image created by local wildlife artist Ed Snyder. A limited number of low-number original issue plates are still available at the land trust website at www.snltmassachusetts.org, but quantities are limited. Further information about the SNLT can be found at the website as well.

AMA Study: Practice Owners No Longer Physician Majority

CHICAGO — Less than half of patient-care physicians had an ownership stake in their medical practice, according to a newly updated study on physician-practice arrangements by the American Medical Assoc. (AMA). This marks the first time physician-practice owners fell below a majority of the nation’s patient-care physicians since the AMA began documenting practice-arrangement trends. The share of patient-care physicians with ownership stakes in a medical practice declined 6% to 47.1% in 2016 from 53.2% in 2012. In contrast, the share of patient-care physicians with employed positions increased about 5% to 47.1% in 2016 from 41.8% in 2012. As a result, there were equal shares of physician employees and physician practice owners in 2016, while 5.9% of patient-care physicians were independent contractors. The preference of younger physicians toward employed positions has had a prominent impact. Nearly two-thirds (65.1%) of physicians under age 40 were employees in 2016, compared to 51.3% in 2012. The share of employees among physicians age 40 and older also increased between 2012 and 2016, but at a more modest pace than younger physicians. “Patients benefit when physicians practice in settings they find professionally and personally rewarding, and the AMA strongly supports a physician’s right to practice in the setting of their choice,” said AMA President Dr. Andrew Gurman. “The AMA is committed to helping physicians navigate their practice options and offers innovative strategies and resources to ensure physicians in all practice sizes and setting can thrive in the changing health environment.”

Incorporations

By
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

Blanchard Landscaping Inc., 31 Simpson Circle, Agawam, MA 01001. David Blanchard, same. Landscaping and snow and ice removal.

BELCHERTOWN

Center for Martial Arts & Fitness Inc., 450 North Washington St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Kenneth Goodrich, same. Engage in the practice of martial-arts fitness and training and training for students of all ages and abilities.

CHESHIRE

C. Walsh Builders Inc., 1245 West Mountain Road, Cheshire, MA 01225. Christopher Walsh, same. General contractor, construction services.

CHICOPEE

Complete Cleaning Solutions Inc., 111 Artisan St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Joanna Giec, same. Cleaning services.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Berkshire Working Dog Club Inc., 18 Phillips Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Kandace Jacopino, same. Nonprofit social club for friends to gather and train their dogs.

HADLEY

Berk Chiropractic and Sports Care, P.C., 234 Russell St., Hadley MA 01035. Dr. Eli Zachary Berk, same. Chiropractic care.

Communication Therapy Associates Inc., 2 Bay Road, Suite 202, Hadley, MA 01035. Marcil Boucher, 194 Lathrop St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Speech and language therapy.

NORTHAMPTON

Circles for Jewish Living Inc., 2 Highland Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Alison Morse, same. Nonprofit designed to build community through educational and cultural programs based in Jewish values, welcoming people of all backgrounds, and to further its educational mission.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire M Eateries Inc., 10 Wendell Ave. Ext., Suite 4, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mark Martin, 24 Greenings Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Restaurant.

Christ’s Church Inc., 340 West St., Apt. 105, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Stacia Wright, same. Church.

SPRINGFIELD

Consolidated Waste Services Inc., 15 Signal Hill Circle, Springfield, MA 01118. Pasquale D’Arco, same. Waste-management services.

WARE

Chantel Bleau Accounting Services Inc., 228 West St., Ware, MA 01082. Chantel Bleau, 42 Coffey Hill Road, Ware, MA 01082. Accounting, tax preparation, and payroll preparation.

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2017.

AMHERST

Blade Logic
10 Gatehouse Road
Old School, LLC

Eco Tech Management
463 West St.
Haim Gunner

Electrolysis by Athena & Lorraine
48N Pleasant St.
Lorraine Barbieri

Old School Productions
10 Gatehouse Road
Old School, LLC

Paciulli Consulting
141 Columbia Dr.
Melissa Paciulli

Passport Press
257 Shutesbury Road
Lisa Lieberman

CHICOPEE

Gallagher’s Olde Fashioned Service Inc.
1095 Chicopee St.
Robert Galica

Paper City Art Kids
89 Front St., Apt. 15
Natasha Ortiz

RJ’s Outdoor Power Inc.
460 New Ludlow Road
Robert Jennings, Judith Jennings

Speedy Garage Door Services
50 Austin St.
Michael Barrasso

DEERFIELD

Au Bon Pain
16 Yankee Candle Way
ABP Corp.

HELD Doula Services
11 Juniper Dr.
Virginia Nowakoski

Johnson Farm
42 Hoosac Road
Edward Johnson

EASTHAMPTON

Bulldog Transport and Recycling
21 Wright St.
David Meunier

Edward Jones Investments
180 Pleasant St.
Michael Markiewicz

Lucky Nails
30 Cottage St.
Thom Lieu

Public Health Masters Collaborative
9 Taft Ave.
Paul McNeil

Valley Paddler
52 Williston Ave.
Katie MacCallum, Melanie Salvaggio

EAST LONGMEADOW

Ludlow Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
141 Allen St.
Donald Marchand

Peoples Skin Care / Peoples Massage
145 Shaker Road
Stephanie Barry

Pyncheon House
41 Hampden Road
John Thurner

GREENFIELD

Antique Revival
322 Deerfield St.
Eric Webster

Main Street Bar & Grille
94 Main St.
Christina Guevin-Gurney

Meadow Green Nail Center
5 Park St.
Patricia Semb

Mighty Clean Mutt
52 French King Highway
Megan Edson

MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Massachusetts, LLC
137 Federal St.
Kimberley DeSousa

Naps Auto Sales and Service Inc.
151 Federal St.
Walter Williams

New Fortune Restaurant
249 Mohawk Trail
Wah Seng Inc.

Planet Gas
109 Mohawk Trail
Goe Greige, Melissa Holzhauer

Real Pickles Cooperative Inc.
311 Wells St.
Tamara McKerchie

Terrazza
244 Country Club Road
Abaz Cecunjanin

Tognarelli Heating & Cooling
85 Pierce St.
Kristie Tognarelli

HOLYOKE

Classic Custom Muffler
54 Commercial St.
Anatoliy Purshaga

Jessie’s Home Improvement
303 High St.
Efrain Vasquez Jr.

Juan Deli Mini Market
551 South Bridge St.
Juan Perez

Karaoke Social Club Inc.
54 Adams St.
Candy Villaronga

Kebab House
50 Holyoke St.
Seymur Musayev

Nick’s Nest
1597 Northampton St.
Jennifer Cheateauneuf

Shahan, LLC
46 Franklin St.
Muhammad Khawaja

Springdale Grocery
845 Main St.
Diomedes Chavez

Star Dancers’ Unity
1719 Northampton St.
Alexcelin Saldana

LUDLOW

Budget Pest Solutions/Construction
264 Moody St.
John Boudreau

Performance Rehabilitation of Western New England, LLC
483 Holyoke St.
Robert McDonnell, Dylan Bates, Robert McKenzie

Tony Nails
263 East St.
Anh Giang Tran

NORTHAMPTON

Abba Motors
30 Norrth Maple St.
Stephen Brackett

Cricket Wireless
90 King St.
Evan Morowitz

Cry, Cry, Cry
9½ Market St., Suite 3A
Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell, Dorothy Williams

H2O Consulting
27 Winter St., #2
Alec Bernstein

Hair, Etc.
52 Conz St., #8
Rebecca Brooks, Robin LaFleur

Kelly’s Nails
13 Bridge St.
Thiet Thanh Son

Kristy’s Nails
137C Damon Road
Hang Tngoc Le

Lia Toyota of Northampton
280 King St.
Michael Lia

Trump Dharma Dream
82 Stone Ridge Dr.
Randy Kaplan

PALMER

Blue Star Farmers Market
3090 Palmer St.
Cassandra Weglarz

JDC Pest Control
41 Mt. Dumplin Road
James Chadwick

Paramount Pizza
1620 North Main St.
Ali Boluk

Premier Communications
11 Hobbs St.
Robert Lucier

Quick Flow Drain & Sewer
2028 Pleasant St.
Rehman Chaudhray

SOUTHWICK

Donald’s Devil Dogs
38 Congamond Road
Donald Elton

Southwoods Magazine & Signs
610 College Highway
Carole Caron

SPRINGFIELD

10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
321 Albany St.
Pioneer Valley Jiu Jitsu

ARM Carpentry Co.
137 Webber St.
Richard Ottani

ATS Landscaping
34 Berkley St.
Andre Blanton

Achievement Network Ltd.
1 Federal St.
Natasha Williams

Boyd’s Bistro
91 Wilbraham Ave.
Boyd Paul

Bytes Knight Technology
68 Cleveland St.
Irma Alvarado

Clean Rite Janitorial
229 St. James Blvd.
David Douglas

Jean Sylvia’s Hair Salon
17 Lombard St.
Jean Bussolari

Joseph Anthony Handyman
2358 Wilbraham Road
Joseph Monzillo

Kims Jewelry Inc.
1624 Main St.
Donghee Kim

Mike Williams Management
20 Maple St.
Michael Williams Jr.

Painting Beyond
118 Catalpa Terrace
Jeancarlo Marchese

Persona
174 Massachusetts Ave.
Khaifani Forbes

Phil’s Remodeling
40 Noel St.
Philbert O’Brien

SHE Studios
101 Beacon Circle
Amelia Adams

Severino Construction Services
175 Walnut St.
Luis Roberto-Severino

Trendz Unlimited
258 Gilbert Ave.
Latrenda McMillian

Trumpf Medical
120 Carando Dr.
Hill-Rom Co. Inc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Brian’s Drywall Co.
41 Sprague St.
Brian Klein

Choice Consultants, LLC
4 Shady Brook
Karen Sikora-Bernard

Davis Chiropractic
900 Elm St.
Marjorie Davis

Dirk Kidwell, Electrician
100 Front St.
Dirk Kidwell

GBS Brows & Skincare
1313 Riverdale St.
Pramod Sarraf

Hair and Nail Co.
1346 Elm St.
Maria Sepulveda

Maids Made Affordable
24 Hampden St.
Christina LaRosa

Main Auto Sales
842 Main St.
William Matte

Needham Electric Supply Co.
91 Union St.
John O’Connell

Omega Cleaners of West Springfield
1238 Riverdale St.
Joo Lee

Randstad
1111 Elm St.
Ranstad Professionals

Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home
1043 Westfield St.
Francis O’Brien

WESTFIELD

Full Plate Fitness
88 Notre Dame St.
Steven Czerniejewski

JP’s Totally Baked Goods
18 School St.
Patricia Patridge

J.S. Smith & Assoc., Law Offices
166 Elm St.
Jeffrey Smith

Marisol Franco Realty Group
72 Mill St.
Marisol Franco

Millie’s Kitchen Deli & Pizza
1029 North Road
MKDP Inc.

WILBRAHAM

All American Gymnastic Academy Inc.
65 Post Office Park
Joseph Saimeri

Cuddles Pet Sitting
586 Main St.
Sonya Flynn

The Lawn Ranger
11 Railroad Ave.
Kris Breudy

Metallurgical Perspectives
4 Meetinghouse Lane
James Grochmal

NEPM – A Division of AM-DA Inc.
15 Main St.
Amy Smith

Seyler Retrieval
278 Mountain Road
John Seyler

Wilbraham Candle
38 Manchonis Road
Deana Gore

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Allen, Ernest
Harvey-Freeman, Lisa M.
53 Tilton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Ansah, Mensah K.
Ansah, Alberta
21 Ryan Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/17

Bajrami, Adem
57 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Bates, Donna L.
110 Somers Road #N205
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/17

Bile, Emmanuel Toffe
a/k/a Emmanuel, Bile Toffe
Bile, Hortense Yvonne
a/k/a Malan, Hortense Yvonne
9 Garfield Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Blakes, Calvin D.
1026 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/17

Bonenfant, Matthew L.
13A Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/17

Briggs, Angela M.
140 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/01/17

Calabrese, Joseph T.
8 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Ceccarini, Debra A.
47 Howard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/17

Chretien, Paula
49 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/05/17

Chudy, Lynn A.
1246 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/17

Class, Emanuel
127 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Colon, Luz Daisy
1279 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/17

Crafts, Kelly L.
P.O. Box 935
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/17

Cupillo, David
75 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/17

Demetropoulos, Erik J.
Demetropoulos, Stacie A.
378 N Brookfield Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/17

Dombrowski, Christopher A.
71 Bartlett Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/17

Ely, James O.
1020 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/09/17

Farrington Contracting
Farrington, Mark Joseph
378 West Main St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/17

Gauvin, Michael R.
136 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/17

Hoar, Kathryn
49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Hunter, Allison
150 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Jasienowski, Judith A.
15 G St., Apt. 1
Turners Falls, MA 01376-1006
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Johnson, Lorenda Paulette
37 Rosevelt Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/17

Jourdain, Kyle Matthew
Jourdain, Kimberly Marie
a/k/a Lanty, Kimberly Marie
19 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/17

Kotarski, Sarah
a/k/a McCaul, Sarah
24 Twiss St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/03/17

L & L Wheel Repair
Provost, Alphonse L.
Lisa Provost cleaning
Provost, Lisa F.
32 Lazarz St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/17

Lind, Michael A.
29 Main Blvd.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/17

Lopes, Marco R.
Lopes, Elisabete M.
a/k/a Magalhaes, Elisabete
5 Maynard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Marchese, Yelena P.
a/k/a Romashka, Yelena
259 Millers Falls Road, Lot 7
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Molina, Alberto L.
Molina, Vanessa F.
a/k/a Rodriguez, Vanessa
29 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/17

Morais, Antonio V.
a/k/a Morais, Tony
117 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/17

Morin, Steven J.
88 Cora Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/08/17

Neylon, Melissa J.
794 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/17

Neylon, William M.
465 Old Field Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/17

O’Neill, Steven E.
16 Miner St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/17

Parent, Patricia
123 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Parkins, Daniel T.
a/k/a Story, Daniel Thomas
32 West Union St.
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/17

Pope, Tonya Ann
a/k/a Stanko, Tonya A.
37 Lathrop St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/17

Quintin, Jesse M.
319 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/17

Quiterio, Rafael L.
a/k/a Quiterio, Ralph
32 Northwood Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/17

Rivera, Josephine
11 Center St., Apt. 1
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Sanchez, Iberika Lee
a/k/a Rodriguez, Iberika Sanchez
87 Fern St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/17

Santiago, William
82 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Schultski, Edward L.
166 Beekman Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/17

Sigall, Edward J.
15 Holmeswood Terrace
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/17

Soja, Catherine F.
54 D Paul Revere Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/17

Vieira, Mary C.
a/k/a McCann, Mary C.
185 North St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/17

Wallace, John A.
33 Broad St. #2
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/17

Real Estate Transactions

By
Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1266 Bug Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Drew N. Pantermehl
Seller: Gilbert & D. Roberts IRT
Date: 05/05/17

CHARLEMONT

48 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Berkshire Rafting LLC
Seller: William J. Schaefer
Date: 05/04/17

COLRAIN

Foundry Village Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Hartshorn Family LLC
Seller: Call INT
Date: 05/05/17

295 Jacksonville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $147,392
Buyer: Greenfield Savings Bank
Seller: Heidi M. Wellman
Date: 05/01/17

York Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Hartshorn Family LLC
Seller: Call INT
Date: 05/05/17

CONWAY

3102 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Jennifer Menendez
Seller: John A. Siano
Date: 05/12/17

DEERFIELD

110 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Samantha Colarusso
Seller: Sarah A. Lusardi
Date: 05/08/17

40 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Erica L. Francks
Seller: Elizabeth Clarke
Date: 05/05/17

GILL

276 Mountain Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Watsky
Seller: Thomas E. Dorsey
Date: 05/05/17

GREENFIELD

53-55 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Heather Greene
Seller: George E. Miller
Date: 05/04/17

23 Graves Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Scott A. Briere
Seller: Christopher L. Gagnon
Date: 05/05/17

12 Holland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lillian H. Winseck
Date: 05/12/17

28-B Old Albany Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Alexander M. Gilbert
Seller: David T. Damery
Date: 05/01/17

65 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Barbara Hadden
Seller: Edmond F. Byrne
Date: 05/08/17

100 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Katherine Buttolph
Seller: Debra J. Dehoyos
Date: 05/01/17

22 Sunrise Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Kristyn E. Bates
Seller: Jay A. Brooks
Date: 05/11/17

LEVERETT

73 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Susan D. Montgomery
Seller: Christian Friedrick
Date: 05/12/17

MONTAGUE

172 Meadow Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Mount Grace Farm LLC
Seller: 172 Meadow Road NT
Date: 05/01/17

184 Meadow Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Mount Grace Farm LLC
Seller: 172 Meadow Road NT
Date: 05/01/17

16 North St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Terry Gaberson
Seller: Judith Ingham
Date: 05/12/17

30 Stevens St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: John T. McGuigan
Seller: Jean G. Donovan
Date: 05/05/17

NORTHFIELD

1 Capt. Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian A. Vanguilder
Seller: Jeffrey N. Kratz
Date: 05/05/17

11 Lyman Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gregory S. Hale
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 05/05/17

109 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Dorothy Koda
Seller: Michael L. Dibari
Date: 05/08/17

882 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Philip J. Calabria
Seller: Eleanor J. Goodman
Date: 05/02/17

ORANGE

76 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Jason W. Hubbard
Seller: Ryan D. Prentiss
Date: 05/12/17

15 Cloukey Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Scott C. Muth
Date: 05/08/17

SHUTESBURY

58 Old Egypt Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Caleb G. Truesdell
Seller: Adam C. Drollett
Date: 05/01/17

SUNDERLAND

410 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul B. Stewart
Seller: David J. Cary
Date: 05/05/17

WHATELY

66 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael T. Palmer
Seller: Sarah Eddy
Date: 05/08/17

Route 5
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pre-Cast Properties LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 05/09/17

Route 8
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pre-Cast Properties LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 05/09/17

82 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pre-Cast Properties LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 05/09/17

State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pre-Cast Properties LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 05/09/17

52 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mary StGermain
Seller: Rachel L. Lawrence IRT
Date: 05/02/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

401 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Hamid Palo
Seller: Ashley M. Graveline
Date: 05/10/17

414 Pine St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Rivers
Seller: Donna Dragan
Date: 05/01/17

37 Porter Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Christine M. Morgan
Seller: Lisa M. Daniels
Date: 05/12/17

BLANDFORD

7 Sunset Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $162,250
Buyer: George N. Cyr
Seller: Janice Cardona
Date: 05/05/17

BLANDFORD

14 Beulah Land Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Jones
Seller: Frank Z. Wronski
Date: 05/10/17

CHICOPEE

69 Allen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Anna Daymon
Seller: Cynthia Zack
Date: 05/05/17

233 Blanchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Dawn M. Sanders
Date: 05/09/17

196 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $145,935
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Marlene Spillane
Date: 05/08/17

63 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: John E. Freeman
Seller: Glen P. Lesiege
Date: 05/01/17

609 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Kash Reddy LLC
Seller: White Birch Garden Apartments
Date: 05/05/17

138 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Nelson Vega
Date: 05/02/17

72 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Rozlyn Sellez
Seller: Fournier, Harvey L., (Estate)
Date: 05/09/17

10 Highland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: William F. Pauze
Seller: Lisa M. Boutin
Date: 05/11/17

38 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Kelsey K. Davey
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/09/17

42 Lemay St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Rafael J. Sierra
Seller: Vladimir Shevchenko
Date: 05/12/17

13 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Yasir Allami
Seller: Anne Circosta
Date: 05/12/17

609 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Peter J. Martin
Seller: William E. Martin
Date: 05/11/17

440 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Chicopee Hospitality LLC
Seller: Chunida Inc.
Date: 05/02/17

450 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Chicopee Hospitality LLC
Seller: Chunida Inc.
Date: 05/02/17

331 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Radoslaw Bralski
Seller: Michael R. Ostrowski
Date: 05/12/17

32 Morris St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Shelby A. Seymour
Seller: Christopher R. Brown
Date: 05/05/17

21 Oliver St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Gaspari
Seller: Sara A. Shewchuk
Date: 05/01/17

24 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Shah MA Realty LLC
Seller: Bernashe Realty Inc.
Date: 05/04/17

95 West St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,566,800
Buyer: PMG SLB 1 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

113 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Roger S. Bouffard
Date: 05/10/17

32 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Koehler FT
Seller: Kyle I. Dieters
Date: 05/09/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

228 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Daniel Misco
Seller: David Kucharczyk
Date: 05/12/17

223 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $268,900
Buyer: Thomas J. Menard
Seller: Richard E. Baker
Date: 05/03/17

190 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: John Sheehan
Seller: Dennis A. Matulewicz
Date: 05/05/17

12 Marci Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Richard E. Baker
Seller: Adam L. Oliveri
Date: 05/03/17

105 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Janessa M. Torres
Seller: Thomas J. Mazza
Date: 05/01/17

273 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Danielle Fafard
Seller: Anthony F. Desimone
Date: 05/03/17

21 Redstone Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $273,900
Buyer: Vincent S. Pafumi
Seller: AEM Property Investment
Date: 05/05/17

15 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Robert M. Shoen
Seller: Bickleyhelen, J., (Estate)
Date: 05/05/17

84 South Brook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Constant Ogutt
Seller: Mohammed I. Ahmed
Date: 05/12/17

Silver Fox Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John F. Cassidy
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 05/10/17

197 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Natalee Shea
Seller: Bryan M. Blair
Date: 05/12/17

44 Worthy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nicholas Gioiosi
Seller: Launa Wentworth
Date: 05/10/17

GRANVILLE

10 Crest Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Bowen
Seller: Brian J. Ingledue
Date: 05/01/17

HAMPDEN

171 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Warren
Seller: Goodwin, Shirley A., (Estate)
Date: 05/12/17

172 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Keith L. Pixley
Seller: Dorothy F. Neff
Date: 05/01/17

9 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joseph Lafleur
Seller: PD Developments LLC
Date: 05/03/17

HOLLAND

19 Williams Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Barry Price
Seller: Joan A. Dusoe
Date: 05/08/17

HOLYOKE

133-135 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: 133-135 Beech St. Assocs.
Seller: Brennan Properties LLC
Date: 05/03/17

42 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Property Keys LLC
Seller: CIT Bank
Date: 05/04/17

123-125 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Hilda Marina Real Estate
Seller: Louis J. Luchini
Date: 05/01/17

78 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Erin L. Hederson
Seller: John J. Griffin
Date: 05/02/17

77 Fairmont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: C. O. Martinez-Santos
Seller: Daniel P. Christian
Date: 05/12/17

143 Jackson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Maxwell Perez
Seller: Roseleen Dupre
Date: 05/05/17

225 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Murray T. Smith
Seller: Robert K. Berger
Date: 05/08/17

408 Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gary Godbout
Seller: Cerruti, Jessie, (Estate)
Date: 05/03/17

243-245 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Adams
Seller: Linda M. Beauregard
Date: 05/08/17

135 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Christopher R. Brown
Seller: Derek R. Martinelli
Date: 05/05/17

496 Whitney Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: K&I Realty LLC
Seller: John Conner
Date: 05/02/17

LONGMEADOW

275 Chestnut St.
Longmeadow, MA 01104
Amount: $1,566,800
Buyer: PMG SLB 1 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

155 Deepwoods Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Konrad S. Karolczuk
Seller: Gail Peck
Date: 05/12/17

106 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Thomas Anthony
Seller: Steven Weiss Bankruptcy TR
Date: 05/05/17

70 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sianshu Tczin
Seller: Katherine Brush
Date: 05/01/17

455 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Cabot P. Raymond
Seller: Michelle A. Garvey
Date: 05/01/17

58 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Bryan R. Picard
Seller: Malina T. Yotova
Date: 05/03/17

227 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,566,800
Buyer: PMG SLB 1 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

130 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Trevor P. Dorian
Seller: Jacqueline E. Seabury
Date: 05/02/17

LUDLOW

251-253 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Brett M. Merrill
Seller: Meftune Cetin
Date: 05/10/17

27 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Nerman Hodzic
Seller: Garcez, Alcide Leitao, (Estate)
Date: 05/01/17

69 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael Lentowski
Seller: Josephine T. Lentowski
Date: 05/01/17

15 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Vigneault
Seller: Sorcinelli, Helen A., (Estate)
Date: 05/12/17

109 Pine Knoll Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Nelson Z. Tereso
Seller: Kelly Smith
Date: 05/11/17

268 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Pio
Seller: Cmaro Properties LLC
Date: 05/01/17

MONSON

2 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Craig R. Harper
Seller: Brad M. Richardson
Date: 05/01/17

11 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Peter Welch
Seller: Henry L. Padden
Date: 05/04/17

24 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $245,900
Buyer: David S. Bracetti
Seller: Terence G. Lewis
Date: 05/08/17

2 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Matthew Rourke
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity
Date: 05/01/17

PALMER

3005-3007 Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Kyle North
Seller: JNB Property Investment
Date: 05/08/17

21 Oakland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $173,784
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kellie L. Gallo
Date: 05/11/17

180 Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Warren R. Thompson
Seller: Gordon H. Christiansen
Date: 05/05/17

1040 Wilson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Carlos R. Furtado
Seller: Deborah K. Smola
Date: 05/05/17

RUSSELL

345 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $265,100
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Zinaida Sidorenko
Date: 05/12/17

81 River St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Sean P. O’Connell
Seller: Heather Washington
Date: 05/12/17

SOUTHWICK

42 Deer Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Jason M. Pajak
Seller: Mahyar Assadi
Date: 05/10/17

14 Hunters Ridge Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Deborah Malita
Seller: Leaman C. Martin
Date: 05/01/17

3 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Michael B. Desrochers
Seller: Ronald B. Danforth
Date: 05/01/17

137 North Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Paul Moran
Seller: Jason M. Pajak
Date: 05/10/17

382 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Erica L. Paton
Seller: Meares, Corinne J., (Estate)
Date: 05/12/17

3 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Timothy J. Baker
Seller: Mikaela M. Spence
Date: 05/01/17

21 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Harris
Seller: Erica L. Burns
Date: 05/05/17

7 Secluded Ridge
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Paul M. Kowal
Seller: Parchinskiy, Andrey, (Estate)
Date: 05/05/17

8 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Darin E. Burniske
Seller: Christopher J. Pratt
Date: 05/04/17

11 Wood St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: William J. Dougherty
Seller: William G. Dougherty
Date: 05/12/17

SPRINGFIELD

35 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Jenna M. McCarthy
Seller: Maria Yacovone
Date: 05/02/17

772 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Seth Dupuis
Seller: Shalisa Keyes
Date: 05/01/17

116 Atherton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jayne A. Leigh
Date: 05/12/17

65 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Ian McCollum
Date: 05/02/17

1487 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $410,451
Buyer: PMG New Jersey 2 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

938-940 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,451
Buyer: PMG New Jersey 2 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

82-84 Benton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Joshua Rosemond
Seller: Anita Smith-Christopher
Date: 05/12/17

135 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Jalissa Alicea
Seller: Michael P. Pelletier
Date: 05/05/17

91-93 Brunswick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Kenny Nguyen
Seller: Doris F. Peltier
Date: 05/05/17

11 Bushwick Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Nathaniel L. Johnson
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 05/12/17

107 Catalpa Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Nicolas E. Castano
Seller: Dennis Bertelli
Date: 05/12/17

53 Chauncey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Carmelinda M. Menas
Seller: Jennifer Baribeau

115 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: North Harlow 4 LLC
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 05/04/17

76 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Rosa L. Garcia
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 05/08/17

118-120 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Melanie Shepard-Skutnik
Seller: R2R LLC
Date: 05/02/17

91 Dewitt St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Luz M. Cotto
Seller: Mary Dillon
Date: 05/11/17

134 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Alexandr Carapunarli
Seller: Paul A. Moran
Date: 05/10/17

244 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $118,089
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Angel G. Sostre
Date: 05/05/17

73 Emerald Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Alec Bewsee
Seller: Plumtree Associates Inc.
Date: 05/05/17

108 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Albert J. Sanchez
Seller: Clinton R. Stonacek
Date: 05/05/17

463 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Mortenson
Seller: Kimberley A. Breil
Date: 05/09/17

67 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Imus N. Lytle
Seller: Rayan Abdulbaki
Date: 05/04/17

14 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Robert N. Sullivan
Seller: Stephanie Cisler
Date: 05/05/17

132 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,157
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lilliam Lopez
Date: 05/05/17

190 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Robert Stabach
Date: 05/01/17

19 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert A. Wood
Seller: Naefia Padi
Date: 05/03/17

38 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Quashawn Branch
Seller: Justin A. Casey
Date: 05/11/17

31 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Adam L. Grandchamp
Seller: Kevin S. McNamara
Date: 05/05/17

297 Memorial Ave.
Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,637,000
Buyer: Laura Coudrey MDPC
Seller: GF Enterprise 2 LLC
Date: 05/05/17

221 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Tommy Son
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/08/17

31 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,700
Buyer: Jessica C. Williams
Seller: Janet E. Hicks
Date: 05/12/17

79 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jesus M. Roman-Diaz
Seller: Firmino A. Sousa
Date: 05/11/17

105 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard A. Bruso
Date: 05/12/17

60 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,561
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: S. G. Meyer-Pistorious
Date: 05/08/17

139 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Anthony J. McDowell
Seller: James J. Orciari
Date: 05/05/17

72 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Miguel Rodriguez
Seller: McM Capital Partners LLP
Date: 05/04/17

174 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Brenda I. Heap
Seller: Lisa A. Pio
Date: 05/01/17

370 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $3,300,000
Buyer: Friends Veritas Preparatr
Seller: Maraline Development Corp.
Date: 05/03/17

31 Plumtree Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Silloway
Seller: TRB Properties LLC
Date: 05/05/17

82 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Martin Severino
Seller: Maximino Navarro
Date: 05/01/17

1412 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Vanessa M. Marrero
Seller: DellaRipa Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/12/17

66 Silas St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Patrick D. Moreau
Seller: Daniel Rimondi
Date: 05/02/17

28 Silvia St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Leon L. Edwards
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/08/17

32 Stony Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Joshua Fuller
Seller: Melinda Montgomery
Date: 05/05/17

25 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Geneva L. Santiago
Seller: Donald R. Baillargeon
Date: 05/05/17

34 Tyrone St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jessenia Perez
Seller: Margaret M. Odea
Date: 05/10/17

18 Wayside St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Alexander O. Berthiaume
Seller: Florence A. Hutchinson
Date: 05/12/17

55 Winthrop St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Peter Lang
Seller: Bacem I. Awkal
Date: 05/11/17

148 Wollaston St. #70
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Deandre S. Haughton
Seller: James Moylan
Date: 05/01/17

178 Wollaston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Bonnie Brooks
Seller: Tony Yousef
Date: 05/09/17

7-9 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Carmen M. Rodriguez
Seller: Hussein Mourad
Date: 05/08/17

28 Wrenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: James H. Brown
Seller: James H. Brown
Date: 05/08/17

WALES

23 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Karen L. Dematos
Seller: Steven M. Little
Date: 05/12/17

139 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $141,250
Buyer: Tamara E. Gething
Seller: Alan Gamsby
Date: 05/05/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

672 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Colin S. Ryan
Seller: Mario F. Ronghi
Date: 05/01/17

59 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Gianna R. Russo
Seller: Asad Mahmood
Date: 05/04/17

64 Bosworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: CNF Realty LLC
Seller: CGS Realty LLC
Date: 05/01/17

734 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael J. Mitchell
Seller: Robert A. Olszewski
Date: 05/01/17

135 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: B&B Properties LLC
Seller: Marvin V. Larivee
Date: 05/05/17

518 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $6,629,307
Buyer: CH Realty 7&CG Mact Bird
Seller: F. L. Roberts & Co. Inc.
Date: 05/10/17

217-219 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $6,629,307
Buyer: CH Realty 7&CG Mact Bird
Seller: F. L. Roberts & Co. Inc.
Date: 05/10/17

27 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Mirti
Seller: Edward E. Shibley
Date: 05/12/17

314 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,245
Buyer: V. Mortgage REO 2 LLC
Seller: Marcus D. Lynch
Date: 05/02/17

128 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Kaitlin E. Cote
Seller: Aleksey G. Kamyshin
Date: 05/11/17

148 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Mandy L. Velozo
Seller: Darleen Dubiel
Date: 05/11/17

2610 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,800
Buyer: Daniel P. Taibbi
Seller: Daniel D. Roy
Date: 05/08/17

4 Worthy Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Omar Matrood-Al Juboori
Seller: Sarah A. Ornelas
Date: 05/12/17

WESTFIELD

57 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Talia Scalise
Seller: Darin E. Burniske
Date: 05/04/17

23 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: John A. Devine
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/05/17

26 Laflin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Edward J. Forsell
Date: 05/10/17

439 North Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,566,800
Buyer: PMG SLB 1 LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 05/12/17

7 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Sergio E. Adon
Seller: Adrienne W. Lacey
Date: 05/01/17

6 West Glen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Joel S. Christofori
Seller: Darlene A. Grady
Date: 05/11/17

6 Wintergreen Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Tyler W. Humphrey
Seller: Patrick S. Sullivan
Date: 05/05/17

117 Yeoman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Kelly J. Pitoniak
Date: 05/10/17

WILBRAHAM

8 Becker St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Louis Pepe
Seller: James Gianfelice
Date: 05/05/17

46 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Keith Polci
Seller: Nancy S. Porter
Date: 05/01/17

6 Poplar Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Peter J. Andrusko
Seller: Judy A. Donofrio
Date: 05/05/17

11 Southwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: David J. O’Brien
Seller: Francesca Lynch
Date: 05/05/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

158 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $414,000
Buyer: Kristina Stinson
Seller: Jonathan P. Goldman
Date: 05/01/17

94 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Robert M. Churchill
Seller: Julia C. Frankel
Date: 05/04/17

45-47 Hallock St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Buyer: Historic Renovations
Seller: William A. Miller
Date: 05/09/17

112 High Point Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Abdourahmane Sarr
Seller: Ting FT
Date: 05/12/17

111 Logtown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: John B. Gulbrandsen
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/04/17

212 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brian J. Berling
Seller: Brenda L. Flanigan
Date: 05/08/17

17 Palley Village Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Phillip G. Hu
Seller: Mark C. Prince
Date: 05/03/17

850 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Jamie Snyder-Fair
Seller: Todd M. Dunford
Date: 05/11/17

368 Shays St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Todd M. Dunford
Seller: Frederick Myers
Date: 05/11/17

40 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Mingxu You
Seller: Patrick V. Taylor
Date: 05/08/17

BELCHERTOWN

505 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Stephanie A. Cole
Seller: John B. Gulbrandsen
Date: 05/05/17

80 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: John P. Sullivan
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 05/12/17

419 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ronald E. Bernash
Seller: Brian M. Beauchemin
Date: 05/04/17

584 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Mark A. Fitzherbert
Seller: Deborah L. Wenzel
Date: 05/02/17

2 Overlook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $406,500
Buyer: Jacob A. Hulseberg
Seller: Peter A. Roberts
Date: 05/01/17

44 Park St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $357,344
Buyer: Alexander G. Alvarado
Seller: John C. Workman
Date: 05/01/17

10 Pine Brook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,707
Buyer: Luso FCU
Seller: David T. Scott
Date: 05/02/17

251 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Kelly Coxe
Seller: Bruce J. Lawler
Date: 05/01/17

EASTHAMPTON

11 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $167,440
Buyer: James G. Perrault
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/12/17

60-62 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: 60-62 Main Street LLC
Seller: Galaxy Design LLC
Date: 05/02/17

14 Matthew Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Robert C. Fedor
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/12/17

60-62 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $234,780
Buyer: Joshua A. Staples
Seller: Susan Montgomery
Date: 05/12/17

75 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Stephen Croft
Seller: Paul M. Kowal
Date: 05/05/17

Pomeroy St. #6
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Cykowski RET
Date: 05/05/17

35 Union St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: HKL FT
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 05/03/17

76 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: Jamie A. Prevedel-Bowen
Seller: Ann E. Favorite-Lynch
Date: 05/12/17

GRANBY

104 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Harvey I. Lijek
Seller: Joseph F. McDowell
Date: 05/05/17

HUNTINGTON

127 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Palavra
Seller: Patricia M. Arel
Date: 05/03/17

MIDDLEFIELD

Ryan Road (SS)
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Nature Conservation Non Profit
Seller: Kushi Management LLC
Date: 05/05/17

NORTHAMPTON

20 Bates St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alexia Manin
Seller: Henre J. Andosca
Date: 05/03/17

197 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kerry M. Smith
Seller: Raymond L. Cashman
Date: 05/09/17

53 Clark Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Nancy Taylor-Roberts
Seller: John W. Nietupski
Date: 05/01/17

155 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $202,200
Buyer: April L. Cannon
Seller: Gold, William A., (Estate)
Date: 05/10/17

18 Hampden St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Katharine Arata
Seller: Jean Barr-Stevens
Date: 05/02/17

10 Ladyslipper Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Sherr
Seller: Richard Sherr
Date: 05/04/17

47 Ladyslipper Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Wool
Seller: Phillip S. Kick
Date: 05/10/17

116 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sarah Lusardi
Seller: Donna Morrison
Date: 05/08/17

57 Woodland Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: April M. Igneri
Seller: Noah J. Epstein
Date: 05/08/17

PLAINFIELD

7 Bluff St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $395,675
Buyer: Judith M. Cole
Seller: Robert A. Corash RET
Date: 05/11/17

SOUTH HADLEY

64 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Foster
Seller: Wojcik, Stanley J., (Estate)
Date: 05/09/17

15 Carlton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Scott M. StPierre
Seller: James L. Mytkowicz
Date: 05/08/17

45 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Bassett
Seller: Joel C. Bertles
Date: 05/02/17

12 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ann M. Morin
Seller: Pettengill FT
Date: 05/09/17

11 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Conrad A. Marvin
Seller: Jill A. Mazurowski
Date: 05/05/17

WARE

68 Dugan Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Lee P. Haywood
Seller: Christine Pilch-Mancini
Date: 05/01/17

216 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Fischer
Seller: Scott Slattery
Date: 05/10/17

5 High St.
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Robert N. Dookhran
Seller: Jonathon J. Becker
Date: 05/12/17

21 Laurel Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: William Munsell
Seller: Leslie L. Wallace
Date: 05/01/17

WILLIAMSBURG

5 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $342,595
Buyer: Jae J. Casella
Seller: Peter F. Lafogg
Date: 05/12/17

WORTHINGTON

24 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Laurel F. Bean
Seller: Christina M. Guinasso
Date: 05/10/17

UMass Awards $735,000 in Science and Technology Grants

By
Sections Technology

Banking on Breakthroughs

 

Three UMass Amherst campus research initiatives are among nine projects across the five-campus system that are sharing $735,000 in grants from the President’s Science & Technology (S&T) Initiatives Fund.

Announced by UMass President Marty Meehan, the projects showcase a range of cutting-edge faculty research being conducted across the UMass system, from enhancing clean-energy technologies to developing materials that can autonomously release drugs and precisely target tumors.

The Amherst campus projects include:

• The Center for Autonomous Chemistry, an initiative with UMass Lowell and UMass Medical School, and led by chemistry professor S. Thayumanvanan. The project will develop the molecular design fundamentals for autonomous chemical systems, inspired by the immune system. Fully developed, this will form the basis to develop materials that can autonomously release drugs in response to a specific trigger and precisely target tumors. The grant of $140,000 will be used to facilitate one or more proposed projects to federal research agencies.

• The UMass Unmanned Aerial System Research and Education Collaborative (UASREC), led by Michael Knodler of the UMass Transportation Center. A collaboration with UMass Dartmouth, UASREC is established to advance unmanned aerial systems, also known as drones, to advance interdisciplinary and collaborative research and education. With research already funded through the state Department of Transportation, $100,000 in S&T funds will help position UASREC to become the New England Transportation Center and develop other proposals to federal funding agencies.

• The Center for Smart and Connected Society (CS2), a project with UMass Medical School, is being led by Prashant Shenoy in Computer Science at UMass Amherst and David McManus in Cardiovascular Medicine at UMass Medical Center. The project, as part of the creation of the new interdisciplinary CS2, will focus on the advancement and application of smart and connected technologies. The smart-application domains include smart health and smart living, smart buildings and energy, smart and autonomous vehicles, and smart agriculture. The one-year, $25,000 S&T grant will advance the planning for CS2 and coordination with the medical school’s Center for Data Driven Discovery and HealthCare, which also received an S&T award.

Amherst campus researchers are also involved in another of the funded projects, the UMass MOVEment Research Center, which will explore the mechanics of movement and muscle function. Led by Matthew Gage of the UMass Lowell Chemistry department, the researchers will use the $25,000 grant to plan for a UMass system-wide research center for movement mechanics, focused on understanding movement in the aging population. Faculty from Lowell, Amherst, and the medical school will explore how to combine existing research strengths at all three campuses into a comprehensive program designed to approach research questions in the biomechanics of aging from a molecular to an organismal level.

“These funds empower our faculty, strengthen our research enterprise, and spur breakthroughs that boost the economy and improve lives,” Meehan said. “I’m proud to support our faculty while advancing our critical mission as a world-class public research university.”

Now in its 14th year, the S&T fund accelerates research activity across all five campuses, drives partnerships with state industry, and positions researchers to attract larger investments from external sources to expand the scope of their projects.

Since 2004, the fund has awarded nearly $12 million to faculty, helping to generate additional funding of more than $240 million in areas such as medical devices, nano-manufacturing, clinical and translational science, bio-manufacturing, data science, robotics, and personalized cancer therapy.

S&T awards have also helped to establish important research and development centers across the state, including the Center for Hierarchical Nanomanufacturing at UMass Amherst, the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy at UMass Boston, the Center for Scientific Computing and Data Visualization Research at UMass Dartmouth, the Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center and New England Robotics and Validation & Experimentation Center at UMass Lowell, and the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science at UMass Medical Center.

“Since 2004, these grants have generated a tremendous return on investment to our campuses and to the Commonwealth, strengthening our engagement in key areas, including the life sciences, data science, climate science, and advanced manufacturing,” Meehan said. “This program underscores how critical a strong public research university is to the future of the state.”

The President’s Science and Technology Initiatives Fund is one of three sources of support that help advance the work of faculty members, along with the Creative Economy Initiatives Fund and the Technology Development Fund. u

Holyoke Medical Center Offers Preview Events for New ED

By
Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will open its new, $25.3 million Emergency Department early next month. The hospital has scheduled multiple events allowing employees, dignitaries, donors, and community members a chance to tour the facility before it opens.

“For the past 18 months, we have been building the Emergency Department our community deserves. Now that the construction is complete, we are happy to invite the community to take a tour of the facility before it opens through a variety of events,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems.

On Monday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m., an official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held. The event will include many state and local officials, donors, and employees.

On Tuesday, June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m., the hospital will host a regional after-5 event in collaboration with the Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, South Hadley and Granby, and West of the River chambers of commerce.

Finally, on Saturday, July 1 from noon to 2 p.m., the hospital will host a free community celebration and cookout. This will be an opportunity for families to come and tour the new Emergency Department. In addition to the tour, hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, and ice cream will be provided.

The new Emergency Department is a 20,750-square-foot facility featuring a new Crisis Center for Behavioral Health Services, 40 treatment areas, multi-patient trauma rooms, advanced life-saving equipment, and a patient-navigation service. Once open, HMC will be able to treat patients in a more efficient and private way.

The second floor of the building will house the new offices of Gastroenterology, General Surgery, and the Weight Management program.

The Holyoke Medical Center capital campaign supporting the ER project has reached $2 million of the $3 million goal. Anyone interested in helping with the campaign is invited to call the hospital’s Development Department at (413) 534-2579.

United Launches Flights from Bradley to San Francisco

By
Daily News

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — United Airlines’ inaugural flight from Bradley International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) took flight last week, marking the beginning of the seasonal service.

“Bradley International Airport is a critical piece of Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure. Every day, more and more businesses and residents are turning to the airport as their first choice for air travel,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said. “The addition of this new, direct route to San Francisco increases options for people in the region to get to where they need to go.”

Added Aileen Moriarty, United’s manager of Connecticut sales, “United is proud to offer Hartford’s only direct flight to Northern California. Hartford customers will now have more access on mainline aircraft to California, and 14 destinations in Asia and across the Pacific via SFO, United’s gateway to the Pacific.”

The service utilizes an Airbus 319 with 128 seats and will run through September 4. The outbound flight leaves Bradley at 6:25 a.m. (ET), with an arrival at SFO at 9:50 a.m. (PT). The inbound flight departs SFO at 10:45 p.m. (PT), with an arrival at BDL at 7:06 a.m. (ET) the following day. Customers can book these tickets at www.united.com.

“We have been prioritizing the expansion of West Coast service at Bradley,” Connecticut Airport Authority Executive Director Kevin Dillon said. “We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with United by adding service to San Francisco, and we are confident that our passengers will appreciate this new route and the various amenities that we have recently added at the airport.”

The San Francisco route is United’s sixth non-stop destination out of Bradley. Other routes include Chicago, Denver, Houston, Newark, and Washington D.C.

Horace Smith Fund Awards $216,000 to Area Students

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, June 15, the Horace Smith Fund will hold its 118th corporators’ meeting and scholarship awards ceremony at the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield for recipients, their parents and school counselors, and corporators.

Wayne Webster, chair of the board of trustees, announced that there will be 18 scholarship recipients and three fellowship recipients this year. “Providing that students maintain at least a B average in college, each scholarship provides a total of $10,000 over four years, and each fellowship provides $12,000 over three years. Therefore, the Horace Smith Fund is happy to be able to grant a total award of $216,000 to area students this year.”

The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by its namesake philanthropist, said Teresa Regina, chair of the scholarship committee. “He and Daniel Wesson were the founders of Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. Mr. Smith’s will provided that the residual of his estate, after several bequests to relatives and institutions, was to be used for public purposes at the discretion of his executors. They decided that it should be used to help deserving students finance their education.”

The scholarships and fellowships are named for Walter S. Barr, a West Springfield businessman, whose widow left the bulk of the family estate to the Horace Smith Fund in 1950. Recipients must be residents of Hampden County. The keynote speaker at the ceremony will be Ryan Migeed of Springfield, a 2015 graduate of American University and past recipient of the Walter S. Barr Scholarship.

This year’s scholarship recipients include Thomas Hendrickson, Agawam High School; Aqsa Maham and Willard McKinstry, Chicopee Comprehensive High School; Xavier Farrell, High School of Science & Technology; Jordan Kei-Rahn, Longmeadow High School; Ashley Gurney, Minnechaug Regional High School; Timothy Canning, Palmer High School; Richard Nguyen, Roger L. Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy; Padraig Smith, Saint Mary High School; David Giang, Kiara Mickens, and Brendan Truong, Springfield Central High School; Ilona Znackharchuk, Westfield High School; Lindsay Gearty, West Springfield High School; Ngan Tran, Springfield Central High School, Bay Path University; Parris Porter, SABIS, Hampshire College; Amelia Vega, Holyoke High School, UMass Amherst; and Kevin Pelletier, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Westfield State University.

The three fellowship recipients are graduates of the following high schools and colleges: Melanie Gomes, Chicopee High School, Brandeis University; John-Marc Austin, Austin Family Homeschool, Elms College; and Alexander Smith, Minnechaug Regional High School, UMass Amherst.

Students were selected on a variety of criteria, including their test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and a personal, written account of why the student feels deserving of financial assistance. Applications for next year’s awards will be available September 15 at www.horacesmithfund.org or by calling (413) 739-4222.

LUSO Federal Credit Union Earns Designation of Savings Excellence

By
Daily News

LUDLOW — LUSO Federal Credit Union, a financial cooperative locally owned and operated by its members since 1971, recently received the Designation of Savings Excellence from America Saves for the third consecutive year. This award recognizes the achievements of the top-performing credit unions that surpass the expectations of their members, the public, and the financial experts at America Saves.

“Words can’t express how happy and excited we are to be in this position for the third year in a row,” says Jennifer Calheno, president and CEO of LUSO Federal Credit Union. “To be given this designation time and time again is a true testament to the tremendous hard work and dedication our employees put into their livelihoods every day. This was truly a team effort.”

The Designation of Savings Excellence recognizes and honors the hard work and integrity of credit unions that are able to successfully achieve their goals of compelling people from low- to medium-income households to open and contribute to a wealth-building account. LUSO Federal Credit Union has consistently hit its mark and, in the process, helped members learn the value of personal savings and garner the skills and confidence to make smart financial decisions.

“America Saves Week has presented us with the perfect opportunity to educate our distinguished members and pass along sound money-saving and spending advice,” Calheno said. “One of the main reasons we’re able to keep helping our members achieve their financial goals is because of the efforts put forth by this important event. We encourage our members to set their financial goals in stone and share them on social media and our website so they can get a concrete sense of what they’re striving for and how they can accomplish those goals effectively.”

America Saves Week, a campaign run by America Saves, aims to help people understand and come to terms with their current financial standings, reduce debt, and increase saving capabilities by teaching people to spend within their means.

Community Foundation to Host Estate-planning Luncheon Seminar

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Professional advisors are invited to an exclusive estate-planning luncheon seminar with nationally recognized speaker Conrad Teitell on Thursday, June 22 from noon to 2 p.m. at Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, 333 Bridge St., Springfield.

Financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and philanthropy professionals are invited to hear Teitell break down the charitable-giving process so they can help their clients. Named one of the “Best Lawyers in America,” Teitell is known for his ability to translate complicated law into English everyone can understand.

The seminar is co-sponsored by Western New England University and is designed to qualify for two CLE, CPE credits. A certificate of attendance will be provided.

Seats are limited. The cost is $75. For registration information, call Development Director Jenny Papageorge at (413) 417-6383.

Teens Learn Stress Relief in Summer Program at Bay Path

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s Occupational Therapy program will host Chillin’ Out, a summer day program for girls and boys entering grades 6 to 11, the week of June 26-30. The program is designed to guide youth in nurturing body, mind, and soul to foster a sense of mindfulness and self-care.

Now in its third year, Chillin’ Out is specifically designed to guide middle- and high-school students toward enhanced ability to deal with the pressures that American teens face today. Participants will spend five days away from the stress of the school year while learning to navigate the years ahead with more personal well-being and success.

Run by graduate occupational-therapy students, activities include yoga, journaling, creative arts, hiking and more, to help teens develop tools for managing anxiety, the most prevalent mental-health condition among adolescents. “Chillin’ Out” also encourages participants to improve time management and allows them to participate in team-building adventures, nature experiences, and hands-on activities to bolster creativity and self-empowerment.

For more information on the program, e-mail Camp Director Kim Henrichon at [email protected] or click here.

Chillin’ Out is sponsored in part by BusinessWest. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for Bay Path’s summer programs and make a contribution, e-mail Michelle Mirti at [email protected].

Conn. Airport Authority Begins Roadway Reconstruction at Bradley

By
Daily News

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority is beginning the reconstruction and realignment of the main Bradley International Airport entrance roadway at Route 20 and Schoephoester Road.

The work will involve the realignment of Schoephoester Road along with a portion of the airport’s lower roadway system, as well as the construction of a modern roundabout. The project will provide a new entrance to the airport from Route 20 and open up a 19-acre site for the future development of Bradley’s ground transportation center.

The construction will not interrupt access to the airport from the Route 20 connector. However, there may be slight delays due to the shifting and reduction of lanes. Construction signs and variable message boards are present along the roadway to alert motorists of any changes in traffic patterns.

The project will consist of six phases of work and is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2018. Regular updates will be provided to the public during this time period.

“This project begins our preparations for the development of our new, state-of-the-art ground transportation center,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “We anticipate minimal impact to our passengers; however, it is important for them to be aware of the construction.”

For more information about this project, visit www.flybdl.org/about/construction.

Junior League to Host Third Annual Beer and Wine Tasting June 11

By
Daily News

HOLYOKE — The Junior League of Greater Springfield’s (JLGS) third annual Beer and Wine Tasting fund-raising event will take place this Sunday, June 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Canoe Club. Proceeds from the event will support the Junior League’s scholarship fund. Every year, the Junior League awards a scholarship to a graduating high-school female who has exhibited exemplary leadership and community service.

This year, the event will include a silent auction, live music by Berkshire Hill Music Academy, and hors d’oeuvres by Log Rolling Catering. Vendors include Abandoned Building Brewery, Great Awakening Beer Co., White Lion Brewing Company, Barefoot Wines, Straight Six, Arcpoint Brewing, Fitvine Wine, Williams Distributing Co., Brewmaster Jack, Humboldt Imports, East of the River, Ninety Plus Cellars, and more.

“There are many young women who demonstrate strong leadership skills and dedication to volunteerism,” said Sharon Baldwin, president of the Junior League of Greater Springfield. “We are proud to recognize one of them with a scholarship, and this event ensures that we can continue to support young female leaders for years to come.”

The event is open to the public and sponsored by Commonwealth Packaging Corp. of Chicopee, O’Donald Law Offices, and Moriarty & Wilson, P.C. Tickets can be purchased through the Junior League of Greater Springfield’s website (www.jlgs.org) for $30.

“This event will help highlight the vitally important work the Junior League of Greater Springfield provides to the local community as well as reward a graduating high-school female for her hard work and service,” Baldwin said.

Cultural District Celebrates New Public Art Venture Downtown

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) has launched its second district-wide public art program, following the success of last summer’s utility-box mural program. Three painted pianos have been installed in the metro center of Springfield, with the mission of activating space, encouraging pedestrian activity, and providing artist income.

This program of public pianos is linked to the international street-pianos movement, with participating cities including London, Paris, and Sydney. Info on the global project can be found at streetpianos.com.

On Monday, June 12, a small celebration and ribbon cutting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Market Place Shops, located behind 1341 Main St., to both showcase one of the works of art and bring light to the project. Two other pianos are also located in the district, at 1350 Main St. and 1550 Main St.

Nominations Sought for Healthcare Heroes Awards

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN and BusinessWest. Sponsored by American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, and Renew.Calm, with additional sponsorships available, the program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care.

Nominations are now being sought — and will be accepted until June 29 — in the following categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Community Health; Emerging Leader; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; Health/Wellness Administration/Administrator; and Lifetime Achievement. The nominations will be scored by a panel of judges to be announced in the coming weeks. The winners will be chosen in July and profiled in the September issue of HCN.

The guidelines to consider when nominating individuals, groups, or institutions in these various categories are available at healthcarenews.com and businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes.

Sharon Blanchette Moderates Cybersecurity Panel Discussion

By
Daily News

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced that Sharon Blanchette, first vice president, BSA/AML officer, moderated the cybersecurity panel at the Assoc. of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Connecticut chapter’s third annual conference on May 19.

This year’s ACAMS conference focused on the theme “Anti Money Laundering in a Changing World,” which took place at Mohegan Sun. Blanchette attended this event, moderating the cybersecurity panel for the audience and serving as a panelist on the Bank Secrecy Act audit panel.

“Cybersecurity is an important and ever-growing topic of discussion in the financial industry, particularly as we continuously adhere to the Bank Secrecy Act,” said Blanchette. “We are constantly defining and redefining compliance and regulations to stay current in a technologically advanced world, so to be able to serve on a panel to discuss this topic and bring further awareness to our community was an exciting opportunity.”

Bay Path RN-to-BSN Program Graduates First Cohort

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — The American Women’s College at Bay Path University celebrated the first graduating class of the RN-to-BSN program this spring, with 22 nurses completing their bachelor’s degrees.

The RN-to-BSN Completer Program allows for licensed, registered nurses with an associate or diploma degree to return to college to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Bay Path’s program is fully online, allowing students to enroll and participate from across the country, and the accelerated format means that, for most students, the degree can be achieved in 18 months.

“We started the program as a result of a national challenge for 80% of nurses to be BSN-prepared by 2020. We went into our local hospitals, Baystate Health and Mercy Medical Center, and formed partnerships with this shared goal in mind,” said Debbie Hatzipetro, now-retired senior director of Health Services Administration and Nursing Programs. “I am so proud of the nurses in our first cohort. The nurses worked very hard in pursuing their degree. Not only did they work hard with their studies, but they also participated in providing ongoing feedback on the courses to help enhance the quality of the program. Many of them have received promotions at work since completing their degree, and some are now considering pursuing higher education. It has been an honor to be surrounded by these dedicated, hard-working women, and for me, this is a great note to retire on.”

The nurses were also honored with a pinning ceremony in late May. This tradition is, for many, more exciting than commencement itself, as it is considered a rite of passage in the nursing field. Pinning ceremonies date back to the 1860s, when Florence Nightingale was honored for her compassionate care of injured soldiers during the Crimean War. Embodying the selfless spirit characteristic of nurses, Nightingale recognized the dedication and efforts of her hardest-working nursing graduates, presenting them each with a medal of excellence. In the U.S., it became common practice by 1916 that all nursing graduates were honored during a ceremony with the presentation of a pin symbolizing their educational accomplishments.

“It was a pleasure to celebrate the success of our class of 2017 graduates from the RN-to-BSN program at Bay Path’s first pinning ceremony,” said Marjorie Bessette, director of the Nursing program. “These women not only work full-time, but they have full-time lives outside of work and college. Yet they completed the rigorous, accelerated program with high honors. I couldn’t be more proud to be part of their experience.”

Country Bank Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

By
Daily News

WARE — Officials at Country Bank are pleased to announce the presentation of 15 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each, to area high-school seniors.

Country Bank scholarships were offered to graduating students within the region. The applicants needed to demonstrate a commitment to their communities through volunteerism and leadership by submitting an essay outlining their experiences along with recommendations from their guidance counselors or teachers. A committee of five Country Bank staff selected the recipients after reading more than 100 submissions.

“We are so pleased with the response we received,” said Shelley Regin, senior vice president, Marketing at Country Bank. “Each applicant had a unique perspective on their involvement in helping others, from becoming an Eagle Scout, feeding the homeless, working with the Special Olympics, and developing a community service club at their school. We were so inspired by the great work that these students are doing in their communities and how they are making a difference in the lives of others.”

Recipients include Cameron Wright, Belchertown High School; Alysse Carpenter, Leicester High School; Fiona Marie O’Sullivan, Ludlow High School; Jordan Baker, Minnechaug Regional High School; Ashley Gurney, Minnechaug Regional High School; Patricia Murphy, Minnechaug Regional High School; Timothy Canning, Palmer High School; Matthew Remillard, Palmer High School; Cise Nur Balik, Quabbin Regional High School; Kerri Stolberg, St. Peter Marian High School; Jessica Rousakos, Shepherd Hill Regional High School; Delaney Giguere, Tantasqua Regional High School; Rachael Farley, Wachusett Regional High School; Julie Anne Goldberg, Wachusett Regional High School; and Makaela Flamand, Ware High School.

Pioneer Valley Credit Union Recognized by National Campaign

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Pioneer Valley Credit Union was recognized with the 2017 America Saves Designation of Savings Excellence for its efforts during America Saves Week/Military Saves Week to encourage members to save money. The award is presented each year to financial institutions that succeed in encouraging people to open and add to wealth-building accounts.

“This was our most competitive year so far, with institutions engaging in creative ways and offering savings incentives,” said Allie Vered, America Saves director. “A lot of people don’t believe they can find the money to save. But saving is not an amount; it’s an activity. Convincing consumers to pay themselves first, to hang on to dollars instead of spending, and to take a pledge to achieve a goal go a long way towards helping them develop savings habits. We recognize Pioneer Valley Credit Union for their efforts to educate and inspire.”

Just two in five American households report making good or excellent savings progress. America Saves Week is an annual opportunity for people to assess their savings status and make a plan to start or increase their savings and for organizations like banks or credit unions to support good savings behavior. America Saves Week is coordinated each year by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council.

“Our involvement with the America Saves initiative has helped us to focus on and promote the benefits of savings,” said Anabela Grenier, Pioneer Valley Credit Union president and CEO. “We have been committed to empowering our members in making sound financial decisions. We are proud to offer products that actually make it an achievable goal for our members to save.”

WNEU to Host Public Hearing on Clean Energy and Climate Change

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University School of Law Institute for Legislative and Governmental Affairs will host the Massachusetts Clean Energy Future Tour presented by state Sen. Jim Welch and the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change. The event will take place on Monday, June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Blake Law Center, J. Pellegrini Moot Court Room. The event is free and open to the public.

“This tour is an answer to thousands of constituent conversations, calls, and e-mails concerning the health and future of our local communities, and our world,” state Sen. Marc Pacheco, committee chair, explained. “Our residents want a strong economy, clean air, clean water, and, most of all, they want a future for their kids. We need to craft legislation that reflects that future. This tour will give us a perfect opportunity to hear from our communities.”

The Springfield hearing is the sixth stop on the Massachusetts Clean Energy Future Tour, which consists of nine public hearings across the Commonwealth, from the Berkshires to the Cape. The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change is providing this opportunity to hear thoughts on clean energy and climate and will give constituents an organized opportunity to voice their opinions on energy issues, climate change, and legislation they want to see.

The Institute for Legislative and Governmental Affairs at the Western New England University School of Law was established in 2000 to offer students the opportunity to participate in activities relating to the legislative process.

AIC Grad Wins Shark Tank Contest with Underwater Turbine Idea

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) graduate Rebecca Gray, class of 2017, won first place and a $500 cash prize at Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) recent Shark Tank competition. Gray delivered one of seven two-minute pitches to a panel of four judges from the local business community.

Gray’s idea for her company, Coastline Industries, focuses on efficient, eco-friendly, and renewable energy in the form of underwater turbines. “Solar energy loses 7% of its efficiency in the first year and, if not maintained, can lose up to 40% efficiency in that first year,” she noted. “Wind turbines add to an increase in noise and stress level of birds and interrupt their migration patterns, all contributing to a high environmental impact.”

Gray’s proposed underwater turbines would be built 500 yards from the shoreline in New Hampshire and 100 yards below sea level, producing low environmental impact with little disruption to marine life.

“The judges provided five minutes of feedback and very intense questioning about the contestants’ business proposals,” Gray said.

While Gray’s idea is not a new one — Scotland already uses underwater turbines and is on track to build the world’s largest field this fall with 270 turbines — it is a new concept for the U.S., Gray said. “The United States is far behind in introducing renewable energy due to bureaucracy and other considerations. Eight turbines could power 5,200 homes, and 39% of the nation’s homes are within a thousand-mile reach of a shoreline.”

As part of the competition, presenters had to develop a business model, including startup costs. “While the initial project for Coastline Industries will cost approximately $23.6 million to complete, this venture is eligible for $7 million in federal grants and up to $15 million in low-interest federal loans,” Gray said. “The venture seeks $1.6 million in private funding. The starting energy mill of eight turbines, powering 5,200 homes, would bring in $5.72 million in revenue the first year alone. The entire investment will be made back within five years.”

Gray’s idea resonated with the panel, and she was granted the top prize of $500. “They said I did a really good job of answering questions on the spot, had confidence in my answers, and knew what I was talking about.”

The newly minted AIC graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, is a New Hampshire native who now resides in Springfield. She will begin a full-time job in finance this July with plans to enter a master’s program in the fall.

South Hadley & Granby Chamber Announces Logo Contest

By
Daily News

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce is soliciting help in designing a new logo for the dual-town chamber. The selected winner will be awarded a $150 gift certificate to the Village Commons in South Hadley, which offers a variety of retail stores and restaurants.

The logo must be reflective of both Granby and South Hadley; the chamber serves both towns, and the logo needs to demonstrate that. It must be relatively simple in design to effectively reproduce in a quality manner on letterheads, brochures, etc. Simple does not have to mean dull and boring, though. It must be an original design and free from any publication and/or copyright restrictions in any shape, manner, or form. The South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce name must be included in the logo. Finally, the submitted format must be convertible to render it editable for multiple users.

All submissions will become the sole property of the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce. The chamber reserves the rights to publish submissions as promotion for this contest or in any other the manner the chamber chooses. You need not be a resident of either Granby or South Hadley to participate. No other payment will be provided to the selected winner apart from the $150 gift certificate.

All submissions must be sent to [email protected] no later than Monday, June 18.

Starting Gate at GreatHorse to Host Summer Solstice Dinner Party

By
Daily News

HAMPDEN — Starting Gate at GreatHorse is accepting reservations for its Summer Solstice Dinner Party on Wednesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. to sunset. Celebrate the longest day of the year by enjoying the soothing sounds of jazz during a summertime dinner buffet. End the evening on the deck watching the sunset over the Connecticut River Valley.

This event is open to the public, and the cost is $75 per person (subject to an additional 21% service charge and 6.25% state sales tax). Reservations are required. To reserve a spot, contact the Starting Gate at (413) 566-5158 or [email protected].

JGS Lifecare to Present Retirement-planning Seminar on June 7

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — Most people dream of the day they can retire, envisioning hammocks and travel, maybe volunteering and spending more time with family and friends. Achieving this dream is much more likely for those who plan and prepare for their financial future. And yet, according to an Ipsos/USA Today survey of 1,250 adults aged 45-65 conducted in January, only 59% say they’re very or somewhat prepared for retirement.

JGS Lifecare will host a retirement-planning seminar, “Securing Your Retirement,” on Wednesday, June 7, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Ruth’s House, 780 Converse St., Longmeadow.

David Fedor, president of Fedor Financial Group in West Springfield, will discuss how to transform Social Security into a winning retirement strategy. Fedor is a certified financial planner and chartered retirement-planning counselor, and an active member of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County since 2008. In addition, he joined the Western Mass. Eldercare Professional Assoc. in 2013 to stay current with issues facing the elderly.

“At JGS Lifecare, we provide for more than just the physical needs of our clients and residents,” President and CEO Martin Baicker said. “We offer programs and services designed to improve their overall well-being. Our JGS LifeEd Community Education Program allows us to offer educational seminars that benefit not only our clients, but our community as well.”

As part of the JGS LifeEd Community Education Program, this event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by calling Mary-Anne Schelb at (413) 567-6212, ext. 3105.

Bay Path to Host Hearing on Cyber Threats, Career Opportunities

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — The Massachusetts House Committee on Technology and Intergovernmental Affairs, chaired by state Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr., will host a legislative hearing on Monday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Wright Hall on the Bay Path University campus to learn about emerging cyber threats and career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity management.

The legislative hearing, titled “Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Cyber Careers,” will offer businesses, organizations, and interested individuals an opportunity to provide testimony on issues addressing risks and responses to cyber threats, including the growing skills gap, with thousands of related jobs currently going unfilled in Massachusetts.

Bay Path University President Carol Leary will welcome legislators to the campus and to the legislative hearing. Leary was recently appointed to the Academic Advisory Council of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Larry Snyder, Bay Path University’s director of Cybersecurity Programs, will provide testimony about the new and increasing threats in cybersecurity and about the myriad management jobs currently available and going unfilled. He will share ways in which Bay Path and the academic community can play a role in meeting the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity managers.

“As a Commonwealth, we need to be preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders and managers to protect the public from cyber attacks,” Puppolo said. “I am pleased to hold a hearing on this topic at Bay Path University, an emerging leader in providing a career pathway in this critical area.”

Leary said there is a critical need for cybersecurity professionals and many opportunities for women entering the field. Currently, about 2 million cybersecurity jobs worldwide are going unfilled, some 200,000 in the U.S. alone. Women fill only 9% of cybersecurity jobs worldwide.

The conference is free and open to the public. Those interested should register on the Bay Path website at bit.ly/2rEsbuS.

HCC President Christina Royal Appointed to Mass Tech Collaborative

By
Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal has been appointed to the board of directors of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, a nonprofit public agency that seeks to advance economic development through technological innovation, particularly in key industries such as healthcare, life sciences, information technology, nanotechnology, broadband deployment, and marine sciences.

“Through its major divisions — the Innovation Institute, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute, and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute —Mass Tech brings together leaders from industry, government, and higher education to advance technology-based solutions that strengthen regional economies, improve the healthcare system, expand broadband access, and stimulate economic growth throughout the Commonwealth,” according to the Mass Tech website, www.masstech.org.

Royal has a strong background in information technology, both in higher education and in the private sector. She was formerly the executive director of Distance Learning and assistant vice president of eLearning and Innovation at Cuyahoga Community College, and the director of Technology-Assisted Learning at Marist College. Before she made the switch to higher education, she worked as a project manager in research and development at CompUSA, and as the director of curriculum at the Beacon Institute for Learning.

Royal’s term on the Mass Tech board runs until Nov. 20, 2020. She was sworn in on June 1.

Eversource Welcomes Michael Vedovelli

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — With more than 19 years of community and economic-development experience in Western Mass., Mike Vedovelli joined Eversource as its newest community relations specialist.

Vedovelli will serve as the company’s liaison for communities in Hampden and Hampshire counties. His focus is supporting Eversource’s electric service business. He is a past board member of DevelopSpringfield and the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, and a graduate of St. Anselm College.

Most recently, Vedovelli served as Chicopee’s director of Community and Economic Development. Prior to that, he served more than seven years as the senior regional director for the Massachusetts Office of Business Development. He’s successfully worked on a number of projects involving site location, expansion and technical assistance generating private investment, economic opportunities, and jobs. He has worked with all of the Western Mass. communities and has strong relationships with municipal officials and business leaders.

Hollywood Homecoming Announced for Springfield’s John Shea

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, June 29, the Basketball Hall of Fame will turn Columbus Avenue into Hollywood Boulevard for a premiere of Grey Lady, a new film by Springfield resident John Shea. This is a one-time, exclusive event, and Shea hopes to reconnect with local luminaries and old friends.

Shea will be present at 6 p.m. for a benefit cocktail party before the audience moves into the theater at 6:45 p.m. He will also host an exclusive party after the film, and will take questions from the audience. Shea wrote and directed the film, and also plays a small role as an island police chief. This event is sponsored by Florence Bank. The bank’s president, John Heaps, has known Shea since the third grade at Holy Cross School.

It was Shea’s idea to bring his film home to Springfield (he is a Cathedral High School graduate) and donate the proceeds to local charities. Tickets to the benefit are $100, and proceeds will go to Gray House, the Bing Arts Center, and the Community Foundation’s Dr. John V. Shea Scholarship Fund. Party entertainment will be provided by the Eric Bascom Trio.

“The reason I’m doing this is to return as much as I can to the town where I grew up. I’m looking forward to renewing relationships with many of my Springfield friends,” said Shea, who calls Los Angeles home today. He has returned many times; he helped with the campaign to establish the new Dr. Seuss museum, has been a marshal in Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and sang with the Springfield Symphony.

Tickets are available online at the Bing Arts Center at www.bingartscenter.org. For mail orders, send a check to Keith Sikes, 61 Texel Dr., Springfield, MA 01108. Checks should be made out to the Bing Arts Center. The Bing Arts Center box office will also be open Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour Comes to Longmeadow

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare will host Dr. Bill Thomas’ ChangingAging Tour on Monday, June 12 in the Gloth Family Auditorium, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow. There will be two performances: “Disrupt Dementia” from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and “Aging: Life’s Most Dangerous Game” from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Many claim that aging will change us against our will, and for the worse. Thomas, a graduate of Harvard Medical School and an international authority on geriatric medicine and elder care, argues that this is false. Blending myth and science, live music and visuals, the ChangingAging Tour is barnstorming the country in a rock-and-roll tour bus to bring communities a new and highly disruptive understanding of aging.

Drawing on ancient wisdom and scientific breakthroughs, the ChangingAging Tour challenges audience members to reject ageist stereotypes and embrace the moments of life that offer the greatest risk, reward, and possibility.

“We are thrilled to bring this transformational event to our local community,” said Martin Baicker, president and CEO of JGS Lifecare. “Dr. Thomas is the creator of the small-house concept known as the Green House model of care, which is employed at our new Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, and will be coming next to our Leavitt Family Jewish Home as part of phase two of our Project Transformation.”

The ChangingAging Tour includes two non-fiction theater performances as well as an expert panel discussion and an immersive lobby experience. In the afternoon, “Disrupt Dementia” — featuring music and stories from Samite and Nate Silas Richardson, and co-hosts Dr. Jennifer Carson and Kyrié Carpenter — challenges common misconceptions and stereotypes of dementia. The evening performance, Dr. Thomas’ signature show, is “Aging: Life’s Most Dangerous Game,” featuring musician Nate Silas Richardson and Namarah McCall, which explores aging as a rich process of growth.

“Aging can be reimagined as a vivid and enlivening process that presents us with extraordinary risks and rewards,” Thomas said. “So, how are we supposed to play this most dangerous of all games? What do winning and losing look like?”

Through the performances, attendees will explore the difference between truth and illusion when it comes to aging, effective insights for better health and well-being gained from the wisdom of elders, exciting possibilities for every stage of life, illuminating insights on what elders — even those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease — can teach about creating kind and inclusive communities, and more.

Between the two performances, JGS Lifecare will offer a panel discussion, tours of the Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, and vendor displays. Michael’s Café will be open for refreshments.

Tickets cost $10 each, or both performances for $15. National event sponsors include AARP and Holiday Retirement. Local event sponsors including Visiting Angels, the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Dr. Fred Brownstein, and Health New England. Event supporters include Carr Property Management, Glenmeadow, HealthPro Rehabilitation, Healthcare Services Group, Jewish Family Services, and Springfield Jewish Community Center. Tickets can be purchased online at changingaging.com using discount code JGS50, or in person at JGS Lifecare, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, in the Development Office.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Opens Amid Fanfare

By
Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday, June 3, the giant Cat in the Hat Balloon and a Cavalcade of Conveyances paraded down the famed Mulberry Street to kick off the grand opening of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum with fanfare. Parade dignitaries included Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. The parade participants flowed onto the Quadrangle to enjoy performances by the SHOW Circus of Easthampton and students from the Community Music School of Springfield.

The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum officially opened at 10 a.m. as the Cat in the Hat himself threw open the door and beckoned the crowd to join him in his new home, a museum dedicated to Springfield native and Cat in the Hat creator Theodor Geisel, a/k/a Dr. Seuss. The first-day crowd was 3,000 strong. A regular Saturday will attract a fraction of that number, said Welcome Center Supervisor Sharon Ferrara.

Many kids gave thumbs up when asked if they were having fun. One dad pointed to his son playing in the bakery meant to represent Ted Geisel’s grandparent’s bakery and said, “he doesn’t want to leave.”

Self-proclaimed Seuss fanatics said they were happy to see his personal items, such as his drawing desk and red rotary phone. “There is lots of history; I love that,” said Efrain Bermeo, who carried his 1-year-old son.

Exiting the museum with his family, Ja-Quan Gray, 11, noted, “out of 10, I give this museum a 1,000.”

The McElligot’s Pool exhibit caught the attention of Jacob Jackson, 8. “You can make your own fish,” he said with a laugh and a fist pump.

Many people responded to the abundance of murals recreated from Dr. Seuss books by John Simpson, project and artistic director, and his team of assistants from the UMass Amherst Commonwealth College. “It’s like walking right into a Dr. Seuss book,” Sarno said.

One mom approached Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson with two children in tow. “What you did in there is magical,” she said. “Thank you.”

Two young women from Springfield were impressed by the impact their city had on Geisel. “I had no idea how much Springfield was part of Dr. Seuss,” said Anna Zenno. Her friend Sphoorti Umarjee agreed, adding, “it was nice to see our childhood memories recreated so beautifully.”

Charlie Castillo and Joanna Aveles also commented on how seeing all the murals and exhibits brought back wonderful childhood memories.

And now it is time to make new memories. Bermeo shifted his son on his knee while sitting outside the museum under a tree. “I’m just starting with touch and texture for this guy right now,” he said. “My 4-year-old, though, he’s still in there with his mom.”