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Meet the 40 Under Forty Judges

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40 Under 40 The Class of 2020

After Nominations Close on Feb. 14, They’ll Choose Class of 2020

Time is running out to nominate individuals for BusinessWest’s 14th annual 40 Under Forty, a program launched in 2007 to recognize rising stars in Western Mass., and has since become a coveted honor throughout the region.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 14. A successful nomination will be detailed and thorough, listing an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed  HERE.

The class of 2020 — who will be profiled in the April 27 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 25 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke — will, as usual, be chosen by five independent judges, who bring broad experience in entrepreneurship, business development, and civic engagement, among other things, and include three past winners. Here’s a quick look at each of them.

Mychal Connolly

A member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2011, Mychal Connolly currently serves as chapter chairman of SCORE Western Massachusetts, a nonprofit that gives free mentoring to people looking to start, grow, or exit a business. He is the author of the book Launch and Stand Out, a guide to starting and growing a business with creative marketing and branding, and an accompanying podcast. In addition, he leads Hundred Grand Plan, a group that works with entrepreneurs and business owners looking to earn their first $100,000. He was named one of America’s Top 100 Urban Entrepreneurs and is also a 100 Men of Color honoree for his work in the community.

 

Jose Delgado

As director of Government Affairs at MGM Springfield, Jose Delgado manages relationships with state and local elected and administrative officials, represents MGM’s legislative agenda in Massachusetts, and builds and maintains relations with host communities and community stakeholders. Prior to that, he was a pre-admissions adviser and recruitment coordinator for the University Without Walls at UMass Amherst. A member of the 40 Under Forty class of 2014, his community roles have included vice chairman of the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee, a board member of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, and a founding member of Suit Up Springfield.

 

Claudia Pazmany

As executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, Claudia Pazmany blends business-development skills with deep experience in capital campaigns, philanthropy, community engagement, social media, and alumni. She is also the advisory board president of CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County and has served as president of Friends of Amherst Recreation. Pazmany has served on many search committees and been a judge for the Berthiaume Center for  Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst, and is currently working to support Greenfield Community College’s workforce-development initiative, serving on its Future of Work advisory committee. 

 

Payton Shubrick

Payton Shubrick, a 40 Under Forty honoree in 2019, is a home office technology strategist at MassMutual, where she has focused on fostering an innovative culture with the creation of ideation spaces that have evolved into open workspaces throughout the home office. She has also worked on multi-generational relationships, supporting understanding between senior and millennial employees. Additionally, she serves on the company’s diversity, inclusion, and equity committee, focused on the notion of ‘belonging’ for all employees. She most recently launched an adult-use marijuana establishment, 6 Brick’s LLC, and consults with Smallify, an innovation capacity-building firm.

 

Donna Yetter

Donna Yetter is a principal in Commercial Services at Melanson Heath, a certified public accounting firm in Greenfield.  For more than 30 years, she has been a trusted accounting and tax advisor, working closely with clients in need of tax-planning and personal and business tax-preparation services. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, she also has extensive experience as a certified estate and trust specialist, which allows her to expand her range of services and partner with law firms and investment advisors who do not have full-time staff dedicated to this specialized area.

An Opportunity for Western Mass.

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Opinion

Editorial

We’re not sure just how the people of this region should take this, but apparently Western Mass. is finally getting some attention.

That’s attention as in … things are soooo bad in and around Boston when it comes to congestion, traffic, and the sky-high cost of housing (and living in general) that some people are thinking about maybe — dare we say it — thinking about possibly giving this area a look.

That’s what we mean by attention.

It seems that, as officials and residents alike ask out loud about possible solutions to the worsening situation in Boston, Western Mass. — and Worcester in some cases — are being mentioned as places where people might go to escape what’s happening in Beantown.

A few months ago, BusinessWest talked with local realtor and real-estate manager Evan Plotkin, who firmly believes that Boston’s rents have gone so high that some business owners, as well as those who run some state agencies, might be willing to move to Springfield, where the lease rates are a fraction what they are in the 617 — and some of the other zip codes as well.

Meanwhile, a few weeks back, Boston Globe columnist Joan Vennochi submitted a piece with this headline: “The Solution to Boston’s Housing and Congestion Crisis? Western Mass.,” and the subhead: “With high-speed rail, plus a major attitude adjustment, Western Massachusetts could be Greater Boston’s new hot neighborhood.”

We’ll get to the rail and ‘attitude adjustment’ parts in a minute. First, that column…

In the article, at what appears to be an invite from state Sen. Eric Lesser — or maybe it’s a challenge — Vennochi visits Western Mass. and writes about getting off at exit 5 in Chicopee. Perhaps she’s simply role-playing (assuming the identity of someone who needs an introduction to this area), but her trek seems much like a visit to a foreign country. Maybe she brought her passport with her just in case.

She marvels at the low housing prices in Hampden County, raves about the co-work space available at the Brewer-Young Mansion in Longmeadow, and describes the Valley Venture Mentors offices in the Springfield Innovation Center as “cool space.” She goes on to interview some people living and working here, as well as one couple that left Boston for Holyoke and admit to not really missing the Hub that much.

Like many of her readers in the Boston area, this was a real learning experience, and one that might, that’s might, open some eyes.

But now we have to return to that subtitle and what amounts to huge caveats, or stumbling blocks, concerning Western Mass.

The first is rail service. Not many will be willing to leave much-higher-paying jobs in the Boston area to come here, and few will want to keep them and commute from here at the present two hours each way. So high-speed rail will be essential to getting more people to move to the 413.

The other problem is that attitude-adjustment thing. One is definitely needed if some people are even going to look west. It shouldn’t be that way, but it is.

A Shakeup at MGM Springfield

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Opinion

Editorial

Mike Mathis, the individual who guided MGM Springfield through the permitting and construction phases and then the first 17 months of operation, is out at the South End resort casino. MGM has chosen to go in another direction, leadership-wise, and probably also with regard to how the casino operates.

Mathis’s ouster was announced Tuesday, and it was immediately linked to December’s record-low monthly performance for the Springfield casino when it comes to gross gaming revenues — under $19 million. That same month, Encore Boston had its best month since it opened last summer (with $54 million), and the juxtaposition of the numbers is telling.

What they show, at least from a gaming revenues standpoint, is that MGM is not attracting enough gamblers — it’s not bringing enough people to its doors. Chris Kelley, who ran MGM’s operation in Northfield Park in Ohio and took over in Springfield on Tuesday, will be charged with changing that equation. Mathis will assume a new role as senior vice president of Business Development at MGM, working on various company initiatives.

“We are excited to have Chris lead the MGM Springfield team,” said Jorge Perez, regional portfolio president of MGM Resorts International. “Chris’ experience in Ohio, rebranding and integrating a property and introducing MGM to the community, will be an asset for Springfield as we continue to work closely with the community and strive to not only be a world-class entertainment destination but also a good corporate neighbor.”

That won’t be an easy assignment. Indeed, while MGM Springfield has succeeded in bringing jobs, additional vibrancy, and opportunities for a number of small businesses, it hasn’t really succeeded in its primary mission — bringing people to Springfield.

This has been clear since the day it opened in August 2018, when visitation was well below what was expected. For roughly a year, Mathis repeatedly used the phrase ‘ramping up’ to describe what was happening, with the expectation — based on previous experience at other casinos — that the numbers would improve.

There have been some good months since, but the numbers haven’t improved significantly, if at all. And now that Encore Boston seems to be hitting its stride, it will that much more difficult to improve those gaming revenues.

From the start, the question has always been ‘will people come to Springfield?’ But there have been variations on that query, including ‘will people come to Springfield now that Encore Boston is open?’ and ‘will people come to Springfield instead of Boston, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and all the other places where there’s casino gambling?’

Roughly 17 months after the casino opened, the answer to the question is the proverbial ‘yes, but…’ And the ‘but’ is followed by ‘not enough of them.’

It’s clear that MGM will have to create more draws — like the highly successful Red Sox Winter Weekend that brought an estimated 10,000 people to Main Street — to bring individuals and groups to the City of Homes.

In short, people need more reasons to come to the Springfield casino, and it will be Chris Kelley’s assignment to create them.

Picture This

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Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

A Home for Innovation

On Jan. 23, DevelopSpringfield celebrated the completion of the Springfield Innovation Center at 276 Bridge St., a $7.1 million project funded through state and federal tax credits, grants, foundation money, and private financing. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (left, with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno), who helped secure more than $1 million in federal tax credits to finance the project, noted that innovation is a key part of the country’s — and the region’s — story, and needs to continue to be. State Sens. Eric Lesser and James Welch and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez were also on hand for the ceremony.

 

 

Scoring a Milestone

The Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament celebrated an important milestone in 2019, pushing past the $1 million mark in donations to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The tournament hosted its 11th annual tournament on Aug. 19 at Twin Hills Country Club and Elmcrest Country Club, where attendees heard from Dr. Patrick Wen from the Neuro-Oncology Department at Dana-Farber (pictured, left, with Carla Cozenzi and Tommy Consenzi of TommyCar Auto Group) about the impact of the tournament on brain-cancer research. In its 11 years, the tournament has raised $1,086,487.50 for Dana-Farber.

 

Car Wash for a Good Cause

 

Balise Motor Sales helped make a difference this holiday season by raising $13,341.51 for Square One. Balise donated the first month’s payment from each unlimited monthly car-wash plan purchased in December at two Western Mass. locations. Balise is a longtime supporter of Square One, donating $5,000 in 2018 to support its Adopt-a-Classroom program, $10,000 in 2017 to help build a new indoor playspace, and $10,000 in 2016 to support the organization’s new fitness program, LAUNCH. Pictured, from left: Joan Kagan and Kristine Allard from Square One, Alexandra Balise from Balise Motor Sales, and Dawn DiStefano from Square One.

Toward a New Home

Florence Bank has pledged $7,500 to the Harmony House of Chicopee to help fund a renovation and expansion that will allow the nonprofit to improve services and care for more terminally ill individuals who live alone or lack a capable caregiver. Harmony House is currently fundraising to cover the cost of the $600,000 home renovation. It recently broke ground on a permanent and much larger home in the Aldenville section of Chicopee. Pictured, from left: Ger Ronan, president, Yankee Home; Maureen Buxton, West Springfield branch manager, Florence Bank; Ruth Willemain, Harmony House founder; Amy Corcoran, president, Harmony House board of directors; and Pamela Quirk, RN, house operations and volunteer committee chair, Harmony House.

Forging Connections

State Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Brian Ashe toured Toner Plastics in East Longmeadow recently with members of the FORGE Manufacturing Initiative, which builds and fosters connections between regional suppliers and innovative startups across the Commonwealth. They were also joined by QUIKCORD, a regional startup that has worked with Toner Plastics to develop a life-saving utility case for military paracord. Pictured, from left: Lesser and Ashe take in the tour with Toner Plastics President Jack Warren.

MassHire Grand Opening

On Jan. 14, MassHire Springfield Career Center held a grand-opening celebration at its new facility on the third floor of 95 Liberty Street. About 125 people attended the event, which included guided tours of the 13,200-square-foot facility. Pictured, from left: state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez; Rosalin Acosta, state secretary of Labor & Workforce Development; Kevin Lynn, executive director of MassHire Springfield Career Center; Shayvonne Plummer, Springfield Office of Planning & Economic Development; Talia Gee, Springfield chief Diversity & Inclusion officer; and Gary MacDonald, vice president of AIM HR Solutions.

 

Cannabis Conference

The Springfield Regional Chamber hosted the region’s first-ever cannabis conference on Wed., Jan. 28: “The Buzz About Cannabis: Marijuana in the Marketplace and the Workplace.” Employers and employees from all over Western Mass. attended the conference to get some help navigating the brand new complex world of marijuana in Massachusetts.

Theory Wellness, soon to open a new location in Chicopee, presents at the exhibitor marketplace

Scott Foster, attorney at Bulkley Richardson, and Tina Sbrega, CEO of GFA Credit Union, present “Business Structure and Banking in the Cannabis Industry”

Daniel Fogarty and Mikayla Bell from NETA show their products at the exhibitor marketplace

Joanne Berwald, vice president of HR at Mestek, Erica Flores, attorney at Skoler Abbott, and Pam Thornton, director of Strategic HR Services at the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, answer questions about cannabis in the workplace

 

 

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets

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.

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Jocelyne Soto v. M. Gomez Enterprises d/b/a Sam’s Quality Motors

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $50,000

Filed: 12/12/19

Ronald Albee v. Rehab Resolutions Inc.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $36,464.98

Filed: 12/12/19

Lela Bennett v. Stop & Shop; Albany Road Real Estate Partners, LLC; and Asphalt Paving & Maintenance Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $45,000

Filed: 12/13/19

Stephen M. Efkowitz and Lauren Efkowitz v. Red Roof Inn PLUS+ and Red Roof Inns Inc.

Allegation: Bedbug infestation and other negligence causing personal injury: $16,500

Filed: 12/18/19

Jose Nieves v. RR and Co. Realty, LLC

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $24,079.78

Filed: 12/18/19

Camerlin Electric Inc. v. A & G Contracting Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for services, labor, and/or materials: $153,700

Filed: 12/26/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Glenn Gulotta v. Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.; anesthesiologist John Doe; Daniel McBride, M.D.; nurse Jane Doe; and AMN Healthcare Inc.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $110,000

Filed: 1/16/20

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Marcia Johnson v. The Northeast Health Group Inc., Williamsett Center East RE LLC, and Howard Jaffe

Allegation: Failure to pay wages: <$25,000

Filed: 01/16/2020

Agenda

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Agenda

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 14: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2020. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 14. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed HERE. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges. The selected individuals will be profiled in the April 27 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 25 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The event’s presenting sponsor is PeoplesBank, WWLP-22News is the media sponsor, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield is a partner. Other sponsorship opportunities are available.

Elms College Art Exhibit

Feb. 4 to March 2: The Borgia Gallery at Elms College of Our Lady of the Elms will present an exhibition of artwork by Andrae and Priya Nadkarni Green, married painters from Springfield. “Ambidextrous” will be on display in the gallery from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except college holidays and school closures. An opening reception will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. Andrae and Priya have been married for the better part of the last decade. Although they work separately in their respective styles, they find inspiration in similar experiences and concepts. The couple recently began working together through public art projects, teaching together, as well as challenging each other to ‘paint battles’ where they both paint the same image in their own styles. This exhibition celebrates the spirit of competition, camaraderie, and partnership. Each time the show travels, the work changes, and it is a chance to see their works in conversation with each other — to observe the similarities, differences, and the overall effect of the two bodies of work in harmony. Admission to the Borgia Gallery is free and open to the public. The gallery is located on the second floor of the Dooley College Center on the Elms College campus at 291 Springfield St. in Chicopee.

Black History Month Event at Bay Path

Feb. 5: Vocalist, strategist, and speaker Traciana Graves believes people have the ability to change the world with the power of their voice, and she’ll bring that inspirational message to Bay Path University as the keynote speaker for its Black History Month celebration. Having presented to more than 300 Fortune 500 companies and colleges, including Forbes, JPMorgan, American Express, and the WNBA, Graves strives to make the potentially uncomfortable conversation about diversity and inclusion safe, engaging, and effective. Voted one of America’s Most Fearless Women by the Huffington Post, Graves’ will bring her unique perspective to Bay Path with a discussion focusing on hopes, dreams, and social justice. The talk will begin at 7 p.m., with a reception to follow. This free event is open to the community and will be held on the Bay Path Longmeadow campus at Mills Theatre in Carr Hall, 588 Longmeadow St. For more information and to register, visit tracianagraves.eventbrite.com.

Rotary Club of Enfield Wine and Beer Tasting

Feb. 6: The Rotary Club of Enfield announced that local musician Brian Jarvis will perform at the club’s wine- and beer-tasting event from 6 to 8 p.m. in Asnuntuck Community College’s Conference Center. The evening includes live music, appetizers and desserts, beer and wine tastings, and a silent auction. Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased by contacting Julie Cotnoir at (860) 745-3350 or Caroline Salazar at (619) 997-0548.

Sweetheart Dance to Benefit Harmony House

Feb. 15: Harmony House of Western Massachusetts will be the beneficiary of the upcoming Sweetheart Dance sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) and the Knights of Columbus (K of C) Council 4044 of Chicopee, to be held at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. The event begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, and dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by dancing, fun, and raffle prizes. The cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple, and included will be dinner, dessert, and music by DJ Stephan. Dress is casual — Valentine’s Day attire is optional — and seating is open. Proceeds from this event will benefit Harmony House of Western Massachusetts, a home for the terminally ill, along with the Thanksgiving Dinner produced annually by the Knights of Columbus, Council 4044. Tickets are available at the K of C member lounge on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m., or by calling Steve Dubreuil of the K of C at (413) 250-1677, Libby Martel of Pioneer Valley HOG at (413) 530-1389, or Amy Corcoran of Harmony House at (954) 495-3236.

Children’s Safety Program

Feb. 15, 22: Holyoke Community College (HCC) is running a two-day program designed to teach children how to protect themselves from violence and harm in their daily lives. The program, called radKIDS, is for children 6 to 12 years old and will run over two consecutive Saturdays at HCC’s Bartley Center for Athletics and Recreation. The sessions will be led by Kellie Cournoyer-Cronk and Maggie Brown, two area law-enforcement veterans and trainers certified by the radKIDS national nonprofit network. According to its website, radKIDS is a “fun, activity-based program” whose curriculum includes home, school, and vehicle safety; bullying prevention; abduction defense; and personal space/personal touch safety with a goal of “replacing fear with knowledge, skills, and power by enhancing a child’s critical-thinking abilities and physical-resistance skills.” The $75 program fee includes snacks, water, and a T-shirt. To register, visit hcc.edu/bce and search for ‘radKIDS’ or call HCC Community Services at (413) 552-2123.

Real-estate Licensing Course

Feb. 19 to March 19: The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on March 19. Tuition is $400 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley at (413) 785-1328 or visit www.rapv.com.

Legal Interpreting Certificate Program

Starting Feb. 25: Interested in working as a legal interpreter? Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will a training course that runs through April, with classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Offered as a certificate program through the Workforce Development Center at STCC, this class is open to Spanish-, Portuguese-, Arabic-, and Russian-speaking students who would like to expand their interpreting skills in legal settings. Interpreting is a high-demand field, with jobs expected to grow by 19% through 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Large increases in the number of non-English-speaking people in the U.S. will drive growth, the bureau reports. The course will cover the most in-demand types of hearings, such as due-process hearings, unemployment hearings, and depositions. Students will learn legal terminology and procedural protocols needed to interpret for these various types of hearings. In addition, students will have the opportunity for intense practice through mock hearings, which will give them the experience and comfort level needed to apply for work in the field. Trained legal interpreters are in demand throughout Massachusetts and nationwide in law offices, schools, state agencies, and contracting agencies. For more information and to enroll online, visit stcc.edu/wdc/descriptions/legal-interpreting. To contact the Workforce Development Center office, call (413) 755-4225.

Difference Makers Gala

March 19: The 11th annual Difference Makers gala will take place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. BusinessWest launched its Difference Makers program in 2009 to celebrate individuals, groups, organizations, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The class of 2020 is profiled in this issue of BusinessWest. Tickets cost $75. To reserve a spot, e-mail [email protected] or visit businesswest.com. Difference Makers is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, Royal, P.C., and TommyCar Auto Group, while the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournement, MHA, and United Way of Pioneer Valley are partners. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Women’s Leadership Conference

March 27: Bay Path University’s division of Strategic Alliances announced that producer, author, entrepreneur, educator, and, of course, top model Tyra Banks will bring her bold attitude, unique style, and well-honed business acumen to Springfield as the keynote speaker at the 25th annual Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC). This year’s theme, “Own Your Now,” will encourage conference guests to examine the forces that have shaped their careers, relationships, and aspirations; recognize what drives them and what holds them back; and empower them to confidently move forward. Suzy Batiz, who will deliver the morning address to open the conference, earned a place on Forbes’ list of most successful self-made women — and an estimated net worth of $260 million — by creating of a suite of eco-minded household products, including Poo-Pourri, a toilet spray she developed to combat bathroom odors. Patrice Banks (no relation to Tyra) will address the audience at lunchtime. She is the owner of the Girls Auto Clinic and Clutch Beauty Bar, an auto mechanic shop and beauty bar staffed by women. She is also the founder of the SheCANics movement, which looks to demystify car repair and engage more women in the automotive industry. For further information on the conference and to register, visit www.baypathconference.com.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

• Feb. 6: Amherst Pitch Night with Valley Venture Mentors, 5-7 p.m., hosted by AmherstWorks. A collaboration with Valley Venture Mentors, the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst, Hampshire College, the Amherst Economic Development Department, and AmherstWorks, the Amherst Pitch Night will be an opportunity to network, meet new and upcoming businesses, and possibly win some cash prizes. Cost: $5 and optional donation to best pitch prize pool. For more information and to register, visit amherstarea.com.

• Feb. 12: Going Green & Saving Green Luncheon, 12-2 p.m., hosted by Hitchcock Center for the Environment. Panel discussion and lunch featuring local experts in sustainability sharing strategies to implement sustainable practices that will save organizations dollars and help save the planet at the same time. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit amherstarea.com.

BRADLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER

bradleyregionalchamber.org

(860) 653-3833

• Feb. 11: TVCA Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Luppoleto Brewing Co., 20 Main St., Windsor Locks. Networking with six chambers, beer or soda drink ticket, appetizers, raffle prizes, and cash bar. Spotlight your business with a sponsorship. Cost: free for members, $20 for non-members.

 

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 13: In the Know, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by the Inn on Boltwood, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Continuing the popular series begun last year, In the Know will feature panelists Jeff Bujak, Prodigy; Michelle Zimora, Z Wraps; and Dan LiBissionnault, Dan’s Power Plant, Fauxmaggio Cheese. They will share what keeps them up at night, how they deal with those issues, and how they handle their surprisingly quick success. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for future members. Pre-registration is required; there will be no at-the-door registration. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Feb. 20: Books & Joe with Moe, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by the chamber office, 33 Union St., Easthampton. This will be the second in a series of four meetings. Join like-minded individuals for an intellectual discussion sparked by reading books. Sponsored by Richard’s Fuel & Heating Co. and Freedom Credit Union. Cost: $99 per person for the entire series. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. Participants are required to obtain their own copy of the book explored. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Feb. 25: Networking by Night, 4-6 p.m., hosted by Packard’s, 14 Masonic St., Northampton. We will enjoy a fun-filled evening of building friendships and business relationships, along with food, a cash bar, and networking. Cost: free for members, $25 for future members. Pre-registration is required and closes on Feb. 15. There will be no at-the-door registrations. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

 

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• Feb. 5: Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Artifact Cider Project. Monthly networking and connection presented by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Featuring libations and flatbreads from Artifact Cider Project in its new taproom in Florence. Cost: $10 for members, $14 for non-members. RSVP at www.northamptonchamber.com/chamber-events/arrive5.

• Feb. 25: Nonprofit Resource Roundtable, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Come together with nonprofit professionals for a monthly conversation facilitated by Kristin Elechko of Cascade Consulting. Cost: free. RSVP at www.northamptonchamber.com/chamber-events/workshops.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Feb. 10: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Pottery Cellar, the Mill at Crane Pond, 77 Mill St., Westfield. Refreshments will be served. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Chamber members and non-members are free. For more information and to register, visit westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• March 2: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Tighe & Bond, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield. Join us for coffee with Westfield Mayor Donald Humason. The event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested so we may give our host a proper head count. For more information and to register, visit westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

March 13: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University, Scanlon Hall, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Platinum sponsor: Westfield State University; coffee bar sponsor: Westfield Starfires; in-kind sponsor: Flowers by Webster. Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast as we honor our 2020 Sons of Erin Colleen and her court, Irishwoman of the Year, Irishman of the Year, and Parade Marshal. Guest speaker is Associate Justice Edward McDonough Jr. of the Massachusetts Appeal Court. Cost: $28 for members, $43 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org/events or contact the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

 

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 10: PWC Headline Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Featuring Karla Medina, retired Hartford police sergeant and owner and founder of Sudor Taino Fitness. Cost: $35 for PWC members, $40 general admission, $25 for students. To make a reservation, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 5: “The 2020 Elections: Fasten Your Seatbelts — From Massachusetts to the Beltway, It’s All on the Line” Rise & Shine Business Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Featuring political consultant Tony Cignoli. Cost: $25 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 general admission in advance ($40 at the door).

• Feb. 20: Third annual Fire & Ice Craft Cocktail Competition, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. Cost: $50 for members in advance ($60 at the door), $60 general admission in advance ($70 at the door).

• Feb. 27: Leadership Institute professional development program kickoff, 1-4:30 p.m., hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield.

• March 6: Outlook 2020 hosted by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Cost: $60 for members in advance, $80 general admission. Tables of 10 available. Reservation deadline: Feb. 26. No walk-ins will be accepted.

• March 24: Multi-chamber Speed Networking in partnership with the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Summit View Meeting House, 555 Northampton St., Holyoke. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $30 general admission in advance ($40 at the door).

To register for any Springfield Regional Chamber event, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Feb. 5: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• Feb. 27: Co-chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn Seminar: “The State of Small Business in Western Mass.,” 12-1:30 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Enjoy lunch while learning about changes in small-business laws, minimum wage, PFML, and ways to overcome business challenges in Western Mass. Join us and ERC5 as we learn all there is to know. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

• March 19: Mayoral Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House, West Springfield. Presenting Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Join us for an informative discussion with our mayors, who will update guests on all that is going on in our towns individually and collaboratively. To register or sponsor, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

 

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

• Feb. 20: YPS Third Thursday Networking Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by BarKaya! Enjoy complimentary, handcrafted appetizers and a cash bar. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members. Register at springfieldyps.com.

• March 19: YPS Third Thursday Networking Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and live Irish music. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members. Register at springfieldyps.com.

• April 16: YPS Third Thursday Networking Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Towne Taproom. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members. Register at springfieldyps.com.

• May 2: Fourth annual YPS Adult Field Day, 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by Extra Innings and Train for Life of Chicopee. This throwback to elementary school is built with adults in mind for a team-building competition. Register at www.runreg.com/ypsfieldday. Registration includes participation in activities, after party and lunch from 350 Grill, T-shirt, DJ, prizes, refreshments, and more. Early-bird pricing and sponsorships are available.

People on the Move

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People on the Move

Jonathan Breton

Bacon Wilson announced that Jonathan Breton has been named the firm’s newest shareholder. Breton has extensive experience in business law, with particular emphasis on commercial transactions, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, matters of corporate governance, and commercial loans. In addition to his experience with business law, Breton also works on all aspects of commercial and residential real-estate matters. He is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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Sue Drumm

Sue Drumm was installed as the 2020 president of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association with more than 1,800 members. More than 140 people were in attendance at the 105th annual installation of officers and directors held on Jan. 9 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Drumm is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Longmeadow. She has been active in real estate since 2009 and has served on the RAPV board of directors since 2013. She is involved in several committees at the association, including the community service, education fair and expo, finance, government affairs, and member engagement committees. In addition to the president, the 2020 RAPV officers installed include Elias Acuña as president-elect, Shawn Bowman as treasurer, Cheryl Malandrinos as secretary, and Kelly Page as immediate past president. Directors include Arlene Castellano, Luci Giguere, Lori Grant, Sharyn Jones, Peter Davies, Janise Fitzpatrick, Sara Gasparrini, Cheryl Malandrinos, and Clinton Stone.

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Whittlesey announced the promotions of Tom Dowling and Chris Nadeau to director. Dowling joined the firm in 2017 and has more than 10 years of experience in assurance, tax, and advisory services. His primary focus is on assurance and advisory services for closely held businesses and nonprofit organizations. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and a master’s degree in taxation from Bentley University and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA), as well as the Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners. Nadeau joined the firm in 2015 and has more than 13 years of experience in public and private industry accounting. His primary focus is on business valuations for closely held businesses and professional service and medical practices. He is a member of the firm’s strategic leadership group. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, both in accounting, from Westfield State University and is a member of AICPA, MSCPA, and the Institute of Management Accountants. He is a certified valuation analyst, a credential issued by the National Assoc. for Certified Valuators and Analysts, as well as a certified management accountant and a certified information technology professional.

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Pamela Ortiz

Webber & Grinnell Insurance recently welcomed Pamela Ortiz as a business development specialist working in its Holyoke branch, Ross, Webber & Grinnell. She will be responsible for business development of home and auto business in Hampden County. Most recently, Ortiz was a licensed sales producer at Allstate and a customer-service representative at Farm Family Insurance. She is licensed in property and casualty, life, and medical in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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American Outdoor Brands Corp. announced that its board of directors has named Mark Smith and Brian Murphy co-presidents and co-CEOs of the company, effective immediately. Smith was most recently president of the Manufacturing Services Division of the company, while Murphy was most recently president of the Outdoor Products & Accessories Division. In their co-leadership roles, Smith and Murphy succeed James Debney, who has separated as president and CEO and as a director of the company, following the determination by the board of directors that he engaged in conduct inconsistent with a non-financial company policy. The company is proceeding with its previously announced plan to spin off its outdoor products and accessories business as a tax-free stock dividend to its stockholders in the second half of 2020, a transaction that would create two independent, publicly traded companies: Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. (which would encompass the firearm business) and American Outdoor Brands Inc. (which would encompass the outdoor products and accessories business). Jeffrey Buchanan, chief financial officer, will continue to serve as the lead executive on coordinating and executing the separation of the two businesses. Upon completion of the transaction, and as previously announced, Smith will become president and CEO of Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., and Murphy, will become president and CEO of American Outdoor Brands Inc.

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Ryan Barry

Elizabeth Zuckerman

Bulkley Richardson recently announced two promotions. Ryan Barry has become a partner at the firm, and Elizabeth Zuckerman has become counsel. Barry joined the firm in 2015 as an associate in the business department and focuses on traditional business practices, including healthcare, construction, and schools. More recently, he has been instrumental in the development of emerging practices such as cannabis, craft brew, and cybersecurity. Zuckerman joined the firm in 2014 as an associate in the litigation department, where her practice focuses on general commercial litigation, First Amendment issues, and defamation. She has a history of successfully litigating complex cases in both state and federal courts with both local and national significance.

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The Collins Companies, one of the largest industrial distributors of pipe, valves, fittings, and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, announced a change in executive management roles effective Jan. 1. Brian Tuohey, owner and president of Collins, will be assuming the role of CEO and has promoted Vice President of Sales Paul Andruszkiewicz to president. In addition to these changes, Dave Shepard, branch manager of the Haverhill sales office, will lead the Collins sales team as director of Sales. He has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, first purchasing for Atwood and Morrill and then in sales for Power House Supply before Collins acquired Power House in 2015. Headquartered in East Windsor, Conn., the Collins Companies is comprised of Collins Pipe & Supply Co., Collins Controls, Niagara Controls, Collins Niagara, Power House Supply Co., and International Valve and Instrument, with nine locations throughout New England and Upstate New York.

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Kylie LaPlante

Dina Merwin

Monson Savings Bank (MSB) recently announced three promotions. Kelly Collins has been promoted to assistant vice president, marketing officer. She joined MSB in February 2016 as marketing officer and has worked hard to promote the MSB brand over the last few years. She is passionate about sharing the bank’s story and successes. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and marketing, has an extensive background in marketing, and recently graduated from the Leadership Pioneer Valley program. Kylie LaPlante has been promoted to the position of business development officer. She joined the MSB team in December 2011 as a CSA (teller). She went on to earn positions of CSA supervisor, assistant branch manager, branch manager, and in December 2018 began working as a business relationship manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in management and is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies. Dina Merwin has been promoted to senior vice president, chief risk and senior compliance officer. She joined MSB in June 2013 as a compliance officer. She worked hard to build a successful compliance program for the bank and was promoted to positions of assistant vice president, vice president, and most recently first vice president, compliance and BSA officer. She attended Springfield Technical Community College, Quinsigamond Community College, and Worcester State College, and is a graduate of the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies and the National School of Banking.

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Jessica Derouin has rejoined the Training Resources of America Inc. (TRA) team as manager of the Springfield office located at 32-34 Hampden St. She had previously been employed by TRA for eight years, serving as Western Mass. regional manager, assistant manager, and instructor/case manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from River College in New Hampshire. TRA, headquartered in Worcester, is a private, nonprofit organization that has been providing education, employment, and training services.

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Dr. Estevan Garcia

Treehouse Foundation, a nonprofit that supports children and youth who have experienced foster care, their foster adoptive families, and older adults who live at the intergenerational Treehouse Community, announced that Dr. Estevan Garcia, who joined the board last year, will serve as board president. He is an adoptive foster parent with experience in the New York and Washington child-welfare systems. Additionally, four of his own siblings were adopted, three from the foster care system. Pete Crisafulli, a Realtor with Taylor Realty, also joins the board. Prior to joining the real-estate firm, he spent many years working to protect children. He was the Western Mass. director of MSPCC KidsNet and later worked in the Frontier Regional School district, becoming the assistant principal of Deerfield Elementary School and later the principal at Whately Elementary School for nine years. Since 2006, Treehouse Easthampton has been home to more than 100 community members, ranging in age from newborns to age 92. This neighborhood, where families adopting children from foster care live next door to seniors, is a hub of foster care, adoption, housing, and aging innovation for the region and the nation.

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Kurt Shouse

Florence Bank promoted Kurt Shouse to the position of vice president, information and cybersecurity officer. Shouse brings extensive knowledge and skills to his new role. Prior to his recent promotion, he was the assistant vice president, information and cybersecurity officer. Shouse studied at UMass Amherst, where he received his bachelor of business administration degree in management studies. Additionally, he studied at Utica College, where he received his master’s degree in cyber operations and computer forensics. He earned certification from SANS Institute Global Security Essentials (GSEC), which demonstrates a high-level skill set of hands-on information technology with respect to security tasks. Shouse serves his community as a board member with Northampton’s Dollars for Scholars.

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John Pember has joined Westfield Bank as vice president and commercial loan officer. He will be based in the West Hartford, Conn. office and will help lead the bank’s commercial-lending efforts in the Greater Hartford area. Pember has been in the financial-services industry since 2006. After holding various positions in retail and credit risk, he transitioned to commercial lending in 2014 at Farmington Bank and then held a similar role at United Bank. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2006 and was a Michael J. Piette Honors recipient from the Connecticut School of Finance & Management. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is co-chair of the young professionals committee for the Real Estate Finance Assoc. and is a member of Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs, the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce.

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Jon Reske

Craig Boivin

Jon Reske, longtime vice president of Marketing at UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, has retired after leading the credit union’s marketing function for more than 23 years, and Craig Boivin has been promoted to the position of vice president of Marketing. Reske founded the UMassFive marketing department — spearheading a model of constant innovation and expansion — that today boasts leading-edge capabilities including in-house graphic design, social media, digital marketing, and marketing analytics. For the duration of his tenure, he represented UMassFive as lead press contact and a member of the senior management team. Over the last seven years, Boivin has taken on various roles within the Marketing department at UMassFive — most recently as interim vice president — and overseen many successful initiatives, including the credit union’s latest website redesign, implementation of the Buzz Points rewards program, and promotion of UMassFive’s sustainability loan products. In addition to the experience he has gained on the job, he continues to learn and expand his skillset. He will soon be completing the three-year CUNA Marketing & Business Development Certification School and is also enrolled at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. With this promotion, Boivin will continue to focus on promoting the UMassFive mission and brand, as well as lead public-relations efforts and oversight of the credit union’s Marketing team.

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Meredith Wise, president of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE), recently announced the addition of four new members to the EANE board of directors for three-year terms. Toni Hendrix is director of Human Resources and Compliance with Loomis Communities, where she is responsible for partnering with leadership to promote HR management practices to ensure fair, equitable, and consistent treatment of employees while minimizing the potential for legal liability. She also provides consultation and developmental support to leaders and team members relative to employee engagement, policy interpretation, change management, and performance management. Mike Hyland, CEO of Venture Community Services in Sturbridge, brings more than 25 years of experience and a sound history of nonprofit leadership. At the helm of Venture, Hyland focuses on ways to improve services and enhance the lives of the people the agency supports, as well as the employees. The EANE board represents a cross section of professionals throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island who provide certified expertise in the areas of business, human resources, and financial management. The other two new EANE board members are based in Providence, R.I.: Michelle Cunniff, director of Human Resource Services at AIPSO, and Gregory Tumolo, senior counsel and head of the employment-law team at Duffy & Sweeney, LTD.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Red Sox Winter Weekend, Hoophall Classic Inject $7 Million into Economy

SPRINGFIELD — More than 10,000 people attended Red Sox Winter Weekend and the Hoophall Classic in Greater Springfield in January, and their economic impact on the region was significant, according to the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB), which calculated that approximately $7 million was injected into the local economy as a result of these events. Economic impact is calculated using a tourism-industry tool, inputting spending figures in categories like the number of attendees, room nights sold, venue rental, and the cost of food and beverages during the period. Visitor rooms were booked in downtown Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and West Springfield. Red Sox Winter Weekend occupied space at the MassMutual Center and MGM Springfield, while the Hoophall Classic was held on the grounds of nearby Springfield College.

PeoplesBank Gives $75,000 to Girls Inc. of the Valley

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank presented $75,000 to Girls Inc. toward a $5 million comprehensive campaign with three primary goals: to build a permanent home in downtown Holyoke; expand school-based programming in Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield; and extend the Eureka! STEM education program. As a result of the campaign, Girls Inc. of the Valley will serve more than 1,000 girls each year with intensive, research-based programming designed to empower girls and provide opportunities to succeed in school and beyond. This partnership will help Girls Inc. of the Valley to expand its program offerings and create a stronger network that encourages girls to achieve, and contributes to the bank’s goals of community vibrancy and academic excellence. The need for qualified science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professionals in the workforce continues to grow, and women — particularly women of color — continue to be underrepresented in these fields. Girls Inc. of the Valley programs like Eureka! expose girls to the STEM fields and support them with mentors and guidance, specialized curricula, internships, and other hands-on opportunities to nurture their curiosity and interests. The “Her Future, Our Future” comprehensive campaign is designed to significantly move the needle on breaking the cycle of poverty and providing tangible opportunities for Pioneer Valley girls to achieve academic and personal success.

New England Business Associates Launches Learn to Earn Initiative

SPRINGFIELD — New England Business Associates (NEBA), a supported employment provider in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is celebrating the launch of its Learn to Earn initiative, thanks to a Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grant that will fund the project for two years. The initiative, intended to introduce, train, and place four cohorts of employment candidates with disabilities to entry-level manufacturing positions, is the brainchild of NEBA CEO Jeannine Pavlak. The need for qualified employees to fill positions in the manufacturing industry is becoming critical; in many areas of the U.S., upwards of 35% of current manufacturing jobs will become vacant due to retirement by 2022. Pavlak, who is recognized nationally as a subject matter expert in disability employment, sees this as an opportunity. Manufacturing is not currently viewed as a typical pathway to gainful employment for people with disabilities, but there’s no reason it can’t become one. Learn to Earn will give identified candidates the initial training and skills needed to succeed in a manufacturing environment. Over the next two years, 48 candidates with disabilities and barriers to employment will be identified and receive Level 1 and 2 MACWIC manufacturing training and OSHA training, in partnership with MassMEP in Massachusetts and ConnStep in Connecticut. Candidates will also receive NEBA’s customized career-ladders training, designed to cater to individual needs in building employment skills. The goal of Learn to Earn is to place candidates in manufacturing positions that will allow them to earn a sustainable income, eliminate the need for public assistance, and foster growth and future promotions in the field. After placement, employees and employers will be given access to Tooling U-SME, a customized online platform with more than 800 manufacturing courses, allowing employers to identify and customize specific trainings for Learn to Earn employees. Those interested in learning more about the Learn to Earn initiative may e-mail inquiries to [email protected] or call NEBA at (413) 821-9200.

UMass Online Programs Highly Ranked Nationally

BOSTON — Online programs at UMass received high marks again in this year’s Best Online Programs rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Two UMass programs ranked within the top 30 in the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs category, with UMass Amherst ranking 23rd and UMass Lowell 29th. Amherst and Lowell were also the top two online bachelor’s programs in New England for the second consecutive year. In the same category, UMass Dartmouth ranked 113th, rising 10 spots over last year’s rankings, and UMass Boston ranked 93rd. UMass Amherst and UMass Lowell were also highly ranked in the new Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans category, coming in at 18th and 22nd in the nation, respectively. Three UMass online MBA programs rank in the top 100 nationally, with UMass Lowell placing 22nd, UMass Amherst 28th, and UMass Dartmouth 95th. In the Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans category, the same campuses perform even better, with UMass Lowell ranking 16th, UMass Amherst 22nd, and UMass Dartmouth ranking 53rd. Online programs at UMass have been steadily growing in recent years, with total revenues reaching a record-high $116 million in fiscal year 2019.

Monson Savings Bank Seeks Scholarship Applications

MONSON — The 2020 Monson Savings Bank scholarship application is now available to graduating high-school seniors residing in Hampden and Wilbraham. Applications are available at 15 Somers Road, Hampden, and 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham. The purpose of the Monson Savings Bank scholarship is to promote the attainment of higher education for graduating seniors who reside within the bank’s footprint. Three $2,000 scholarships will awarded to graduating seniors who reside in Hampden or Wilbraham. Graduating seniors must be planning to attend an accredited college, technical school, or certification program. Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s financial need, academic performance, extracurricular activities during and after school, work experience, and music, arts, and sports programs. A candidate for this scholarship should also demonstrate a commitment to his or her community, and include an essay outlining that service and its impact. The deadline for application acceptance is April 6. The completed application and required supporting documents will be accepted by mail or electronically. Any questions should be directed to Donna Easton-Vicalvi at (413) 725-4560 or [email protected].

Five College Consortium Wins $2.5M Grant for Native and Indigenous Studies

AMHERST — Five Colleges Inc. has been awarded a $2.5 million, four-year grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to help its member campuses transform how they approach Native American and indigenous studies (NAIS), with the goal of enhancing teaching, learning, and scholarship in the field. The grant is one of the largest made by foundation to the consortium to date, and is also one of the consortium’s largest grant awards from any funder in its 50-year history. The Five College campuses — Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and UMass Amherst — are located in the Kwinitekw (Connecticut River) Valley, which has historically been a crossroads of indigenous nations. Today it remains a central gathering place for NAIS scholars as well as for Native American and indigenous leaders, artists, writers, and activists. Called “Gathering at the Crossroads: Building Native American and Indigenous Studies at the Five College Consortium,” the effort will allow the campuses to develop and establish a set of new academic pathways for students interested in Native American and indigenous Studies — supported by new faculty, new courses, and new course modules — as well as create new advising structures to guide students through these academic options. The grant includes funding to bring a variety of scholars and indigenous experts to the campuses to collaborate in this work.

Land O’Lakes Taps Northstar Recycling for Innovative Sustainability Solutions

EAST LONGMEADOW — Like many major companies, Land O’Lakes has become increasingly committed to sustainability initiatives in recent years. For example, Purina Animal Nutrition, a Land O’Lakes subsidiary, recently set out to develop a cost-effective recycling solution for used Purina feed tubs, a difficult and logistically complex objective. Land O’Lakes called on Northstar Recycling, its recycling partner for all of the U.S. and Canada, to handle this challenge. Purina feed tubs present recycling issues because, by necessity, they need to be constructed of heavy, durable material — often rigid vplastics — to stand up to rough shipping conditions, inclement weather, and, of course, hungry animals. Another challenge was creating a process for collecting the used tubs from farmers across the country. After analyzing the plastics market and consulting with longstanding plastic-recycling partners, Northstar determined that plastic lumber manufacturers would have the greatest demand for the used Purina feed tubs. Northstar then selected the optimal partner and worked with Purina on the logistics of this pilot program to ensure smooth implementation. Additionally, working with a plastic lumber producer gave Purina the opportunity to create a unique and innovative customer experience and launch Project Re-Coop. Through this initiative, the plastic lumber made from recycled Purina feed tubs is used to construct floating chicken coops that protect chickens against flooding — a timely project, as Hurricane Florence alone killed an estimated 3.4 million chickens.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Defario Cleaning Services Inc., 672 Mckinstry Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Geovacir Goncalves Defario, same. Professional cleaning and janitorial services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Helping Others Corp., 30 Oak Brook Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jose Cid, same. Right at Home franchise.

FEEDING HILLS

Ever Build Inc., 24 Carol Ave., Feeding Hills, MA01030. Michael J. Shepard, 542 Rock Valley Rpad, Holyoke, MA 01040. Construction.

GREENFIELD

Dustbunnies Professional Cleaning Inc., 9 Pierce St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Gina Roy, same. Home and office cleaning.

Firefact Investigations Inc., 35 Revere Circle, Greenfield, MA 01301. Stephen Houghton, same. Fire and explosion investigation.

HOLYOKE

Hothouse Holyoke Inc., 90 Seargent St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Audrey Yu Park, same. Wholesale production of allergen-friendly snacks.

MONSON

Hoof Beats 4 Change Inc., 111 May Hill Road, Monson, MA 01057. Jessy Shea, same. Dedicated to transforming lives through the power of the horse and helping people develop the skills they need to confidently move forward in life.

OAKHAM

East Hill Designs Inc., 1235 East Hill Road, Oakham, MA 01068. Kathleen M. Dunn, same. Kitchen and bath design.

SPRINGFIELD

Eugenio Construction Inc., 140 Waldorf St., Springfield, MA 01109. Stefanie Mejia, same. General home remodeling.

Fishers of Men New England Inc., 2660 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Daniel Torres, 20 Lafayette St., Springfield, MA 01107. To provide instruction and implementation of leadership, management and growth programs to ministers, board of directors and members of churches, religious organizations and community organizations.

Heavy Transportation Inc., 45 Itendale St., Springfield, MA 01108. Hancel Valentin, same. Transportation.

TURNERS FALLS

Hearts of The Most Holy Trinity Inc., 32 Central St. Apt. 1, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Elizabeth Guedez, same. Evangelization.

WEST HATFIELD

Fields Center Inc., 117 Linseed Road, West Hatfield, MA 01088. Jennifer A. Bogin, same. Provide services to children with autism spectrum disorder.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Honor Transport Inc., 284 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Murad-John Osmanli, same. Transportation.

WESTFIELD

Feng Ye Inc., 205 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Yong Feng Zheng, 38 Edgewater Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Restaurant, food service.

Whately

Eighty-Seven Grille Inc., 87 Westbrook Road, Whatley, MA 01373. John Reilly, same. Restaurant business with liquor license.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of January 2020.

AMHERST

goPuff
160 Old Farm Road
goBrands Inc.

Potwine Neighborhood Farm
216 Potwine Lane
Jesse Selman

Red Cardinal
328 College St.
Salvatore Carabetta

Sunset Grille Pizza
150 Fearing St.
Rebecca Casagrande, Jason Casagrande

Sutton Court Property Management
1193 South East St.
Elaine Fronhofer

Xenocs Inc.
7 Pomeroy Lane
Karsten Joensen

CHICOPEE

Blue Hair & Beauty Studio
401 Broadway St.
Nildalys Santos

C & D Carpentry
75 Sanford St.
Donald Lemelin

Crochets by Trista
665 Burnett Road
Trista Burke

Geraldine’s
116 School St.
Richard Harty

Jasin Advertising
64 Hendrick St.
Francine Jasinski Hayward

Lush Hair Studio
44 Walnut St.
Rebecca Lussier

S & E Vending
103 Holiday Circle
Elias Gomes

Skylight Daycare
101 Angela Dr.
Velma Johnson

Slope Films
86 Madison St.
Leonard Yakir

Tru by Hilton
440 Memorial Dr.
Hershal Patel

DEERFIELD

Neal Leno Co.
45 Sawmill Plain Road
Neal Leno

Tranquil Transformations Massage Therapy
235 Greenfield Road
Gretchen Melnik

EAST LONGMEADOW

Albert Tranghese
61 Lomard Ave.
Albert Tranghese

Brush
44 Harkness Ave.
Tammy Chamberlain, Jaclyn Lopes

Burgess, Schultz & Robb
200 North Main St.
N. Andrew Robb

Crow River Farm, LLC
171 Porter Road
Kerisa Fitzgerald

Forty’s Carburetor & Auto Repair
345 Shaker Road
Gerald Ducharme

Gasperini & Sons Construction
45 Longview Dr.
Michael Gasperini

Material Management, LLC
100 Canterbury Circle
Karen Gamer

HADLEY

Aegis Chiropractic
241 Russell St.
Lisa Sanderson

Creative Space
226 Russell St.
Tim Markowski

Elements Massage
379 Russell St.
Marmich, LLC

Johnny’s Roadside Diner
458 Russell St.
Edison Yee

Longview Farm
14 Barstow Lane
Steven Barstow

Meadow Street Styles
31 Meadow St.
Heather Salvator

Starbucks Coffee #22118
344 Russell St.
Starbucks Corp.

Texas Roadhouse
280 Russell St.
Tonya Robinson

Valley Wine & Craft
103 Russell St.
Bottle & Brew Inc.

HOLYOKE

American Eagle Outfitters #0711
50 Holyoke St.
AE Outfitters Retail Co.

Holyoke Deli and Butcher Inc.
502 Westfield Road
Matthew Frazier

Pearl Bridal Boutique
1 Open Square Way
Ryan Mainville

Second Chance Farm
50 Mountain Road
Adam Mulcahy

Yucky Studios
2 Brightwood Ave.
Christopher Daniele

LUDLOW

Mainely Drafts Horse and Carriage
1361 Lyons St.
Keith Ouellette

Santos Family Hair Center
350 East St.
Joseph and Maria Santos

Tony’s Premier Painting Service
16 Watt Ave.
Anthony Egea

NORTHAMPTON

Beryl
40 Main St.
Maya MacLachlan

The Blush Center for Healing
6 Trumbull Road
Mark Summa

CAMP
202 State St.
Just Healthy, LLC

Cosmic Cab Co.
160 Main St., Suite 8
Jeffrey Miller

Elise G. Young Writing and Editorial Consultation
21 Western Ave.
Elise Young

Ernie’s Garage
72 King St.
Michael Woodard Jr., Brian DeJordy

FutureWorks
16 Massasoit St.
John Hoops

phpBB Services
20 Bridge Road, Unit 4
Mark Hamill

Sledge
106 Cardinal Way
Alex Sledzieski

Tim’s Used Books Inc.
183 Main St.
Timothy Barry

VBH Consulting
28 Park St.
Vicki Baum-Hommes

Viola Aesthetics and Day Spa
140 Main St.
Wioleta Guberow

SPRINGFIELD

A to Z Convenience Store
376 Boston Road
Samirkumar Patel

Before K Publishing
166 Bowdoin St.
Jennifer Kirby

Black Bougie & Vegan
47 Castle St.
Kedian Dixon

Black Rock Services
220 Russell St.
Maribel Acevedo

Blushtan
673 White St.
Maria Serra

GH Document Services
99 Gilman St.
Rosalie Garcia

Green Global Transporting
15 Chester St.
Tashawn Pettaway

Hair 2000
459 Main St.
Carol Qmarnelakis

Ideal Shoe Repair
923 Belmont Ave.
Joaquim Silva

Jim’s Cleaning Two
66 Cortland St.
Lakya Wyche

Just a Thought Boutique
529½ Main St.
Kathleen Howell

Kaiberri Soap
17 Thorndyke St.
Terri Wood-Tansil

L & W Construction
44 Clark St.
Luis DeJesus

Leena’s Bartending & Catering
660 Boston Road
Jessica Morehouse

Level 5 Restaurant
888 State St.
Rasan Jacobs

Likkle Jamaican Cuisine
664 Page Blvd.
Dawn Summervile-Simon

Little Eagle Cleaning Services
35 Upland St.
Carmen Tavayes

Los Bandoleros Barber Shop
616 Belmont Ave.
Leury Ortega

Nilsa’s Tax Services
906 Carew St.
Nilsa Enid Laboy

North Atlantic Trucking Inc.
100 Progress Ave.
James Craven

Old School Pizzeria
770 Boston Road
Asif Sikander

Pacific Residential Mortgage
933 East Columbus Ave.
Pacific Residential

Paparazzi of Springfield
19 Florida St.
Kevin Creswell

Safeway Transportation
54 Fairfield St.
Charlie Lee

Shane Suban Studio Inc.
163 Middlesex St.
Shane Suban

Sixteen Acres Healthcare
215 Bicentennial Highway
John Wynne Jr. 

Small Repair PC Buy-Sell
24 Meredith St.
Fred Maskowitz

Stinger Style Productions
75 Greene St.
James Earl Andrews

U Break It We Fix It
143 Main St.
Jouseph Rodriguez

Up & Coming Artist Network
63 Atwater Road
Devin O’Connor

Venus Rock & Panel Installation
22 Central St.
Roy Miller

Walgreens #17787
381 Cooley St.
Walgreen Eastern Co.

Western Mass Home Health
155 Maple St.
James Ngugi

X & W Cleaning Services
13 Ruskin St.
Xavier Cuadra

WESTFIELD

Ben’s and Viktor’s Tile Work
124 Bayberry Lane
Jacob Shokov

Kat Kattler Photography
48 Elm St., Suite 2
Katherine Kattler Miklasiewicz

Lee’s Paper Heart Studio
44 Beckwith Ave.
Katrina Webber

New England EDM Service
22 Mainline Dr.
Theodore Macutkiewicz

Valison Construction
12 Bush St.
Dmitriy Ivanov

Whip City Fiber
100 Elm St.
Westfield Gas & Electric Light

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Agri-Mark Inc.
958 Riverdale St.
David Graham

Bradley Auto Wash
1039 Memorial Ave.
Paul Eusebio

DA Services
207 Morgan Road
Brynn Demas

Ezee Mart
83 River St.
Sawkat Wally

Hampden Gas Mart Inc.
562 Westfield St.
Nipun Salvja

Jimbob Aviation
122 Doty Circle
James Balise Jr.

Katerina’s Beauty Salon
446 Main St.
Katerina Belyshev

WILBRAHAM

Frankie Bakes
43 Monson Road
Francesca Dias

Gomes, DaCruz & Tracy, P.C.
2442 Boston Road, Unit 5
Mark Germain

Inner Glow Skin Studio
8 Fernwood Dr.
Mary Matthews

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies

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

Archambault, Hannah Rebecca
205 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Bertera, Judith A.
29 Paul Revere Dr., Apt C
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Bissonnette, Tabitha
75 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Blair, Craig C.
13 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Bombard, Shawn M.
Bombard, Tiffany Paige
a/k/a Cote, Tiffany
570 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Bush, Joey J.
Bush, Lisa A.
85 Mount Hitchock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/19/19

Cabana, Ashley R.
45 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Cabrera-Rivas, Rosa V.
1596 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/21/19

Ciollaro, Jennifer Lee
101 Maynard St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Collazo, Rodolfo
419 Montcalm St., Apt 107
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Correa, Lina M.
a/k/a Pereira, Lina Correa
1546 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/18/19

Covell, Mary L.
53 Klondike Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Crosby-Garcia, Margaret Helen
66 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Farm Girl Farm
Meister, Laura I.
22 Manville St.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Gagne, Andre L.
25 Venture Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Gauthier, Lindsay Marie
56 Arthur St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/19/19

Gray, Shain E.
255 Main St., Apt. L2
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Grochmal, James Robert
345 Clubhouse Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/26/19

Halpy, Wilfred A.
8 Wynnfield Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/26/19

Hansen, Ellen M.
72 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Joseph Burke Carpentry
Burke, Joseph D.
P.O. Box 341
Lenox Dale, MA 01242
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Lysak, Joy-Marie S.
1440 Riverdale St., C1
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/19

Maheux, Richard W.
14 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/19

Miramar Quick Service
22 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/19/19

Naseman, David Milford
PO Box 35
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Nieves, Janet
12 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/19

Nieves, Miguel A.
Nieves, Luz M.
a/k/a Nieves, Luz-Indy
1040 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Paronto, Karie Jean
617 Benedict Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/23/19

Percey, Christopher J.
Percey, Kristina M.
a/k/a Turner, Kristina M.
Duda, Kristina M.
367 Elm St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Piedra, Alycia C.
44 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/19

Rivera, Miguel
33 Laurel St., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/18/19

Roe, Deborah A.
108 Woodbridge Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Rogers, Marissa J.
808 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/19

Rouillard, Normand M.
Rouillard, Joanne M.
13 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/19

Santos, Kiara Renee R.
61 Lawe St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Sawyer, Joylene V.
a/k/a Subklew, Joylene V.
P.O. Box 314
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/19

Silon Corporation
22 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/19/19

Sweet, Norman Arthur
Sweet, Margaret Eileen
113 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

The American Inn
GKS Corporation
The American Inn for Retirement
The American Inn at Sawmill Park
1 Sawmill Park
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 12/26/19

Trow, Mary Lou
497 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/19

Real Estate Transactions

By
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

COLRAIN

295 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Neil D. Stetson
Seller: Herzig 2015 IRT
Date: 01/13/20

GREENFIELD

18 Green St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Christopher Charmack
Seller: Doreen M. Tilley
Date: 01/03/20

64 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Wendy Robinson
Seller: Lorusso INT
Date: 01/08/20

Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Kurt W. Schellenberg
Seller: John V. Bellenoit
Date: 01/02/20

73 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01376
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Kurt W. Schellenberg
Seller: John V. Bellenoit
Date: 01/02/20

12 Mountain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: William L. Gussin
Seller: Cassid Buchanan-Gauthier
Date: 01/06/20

91 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: William Yenner
Date: 01/10/20

220 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Taryn B. Valdez
Seller: Wedgewood Gardens Inc.
Date: 01/06/20

13 Wisdom Place
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Michael C. Stempel
Seller: Christopher A. Therien
Date: 01/10/20

MONTAGUE

342 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Justin D. Killeen
Seller: Cody-Joy Tringali
Date: 01/06/20

15 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Kevin Randall
Seller: Gillian B. Wilson
Date: 01/03/20

146-148 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $562,500
Buyer: Anthony Somers
Seller: Tetty Gorfine
Date: 01/13/20

ORANGE

49 Meadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Rennick
Seller: Julie A. Pistorino
Date: 01/09/20

11 Memorial Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Rogers
Seller: Angela G. Green
Date: 01/03/20

SHELBURNE

163 Smead Hill Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Rae
Seller: Coreen M. Young
Date: 01/03/20

SHUTESBURY

250 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Paul Roud
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 01/03/20

SUNDERLAND

238 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Cynthia M. McGuire
Seller: Ellen G. Kelleher
Date: 01/07/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

75 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Stephen Smith
Seller: Heather Carr
Date: 01/03/20

11 Herbert P. Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: SA Hldg. 1 LLC
Seller: Agawam Silver Street RE
Date: 01/03/20

51-53 Hope Farms Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel O’Connor
Seller: Andrew J. Fox
Date: 01/08/20

60 Katherine Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Dupuis
Seller: Kevin W. Whitehead
Date: 01/03/20

313 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Tenille Carr
Seller: Carolyn Groux
Date: 01/03/20

28 Melrose Place
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Hamid Satraouy
Seller: Daniel Fruwirth
Date: 01/06/20

283 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ahmet Kupuc
Seller: Steven W. Sosnowich
Date: 01/13/20

466 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $866,562
Buyer: Pine Crossing Development
Seller: Thomas F. Reidy
Date: 01/09/20

201 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $146,997
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Raymond F. Pleva
Date: 01/08/20

BLANDFORD

7-R Birch Hill Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Thompson
Seller: Marie C. Ackley
Date: 01/14/20

BRIMFIELD

19 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jason M. Bedard
Seller: Roger A. Parker
Date: 01/08/20

34 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Beth A. Goven
Seller: Jason Bedard
Date: 01/08/20

CHICOPEE

37 Albert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Danielle A. Langevin
Seller: Dana L. Garton
Date: 01/02/20

69 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Steven J. Drapeau
Seller: Roy, Denise, (Estate)
Date: 01/13/20

597 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Mueller
Seller: Matthew M. Balut
Date: 01/09/20

54 Cambridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Brianna Cooley
Seller: Ivan Litvac
Date: 01/10/20

118 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Mark S. Woodbury
Date: 01/10/20

21 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: 21 Dale LLC
Seller: Christina M. Moreau
Date: 01/10/20

12 Ellen St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Sheila Bailey
Seller: Carmen Santos
Date: 01/02/20

40 Emmett St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Sherryl J. Sparks
Seller: Frank Royland
Date: 01/13/20

90 Fernhill St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $153,750
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Alfred W. Kendall
Date: 01/06/20

36 Fuller St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Sergeo V. Arbuzov
Seller: Namik Mamedov
Date: 01/07/20

47 Lester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $259,400
Buyer: Luis A. Ortiz-Diaz
Seller: Craig Cwalina
Date: 01/10/20

4 Pembroke Place
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Karen McCollaum
Seller: Edward R. Paul
Date: 01/10/20

663 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Robert Schlefstein
Seller: Peggy Breault
Date: 01/10/20

11 Riverdale Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Marisol Mateo
Seller: Godek, Richard, (Estate)
Date: 01/10/20

211 Schoolhouse Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Douglas W. Dolbow
Seller: Dean F. Desmarais
Date: 01/07/20

143 Sesame Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Dee A. Civello
Seller: Alex B. Devivo
Date: 01/06/20

154 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Brandon J. Clark
Seller: Richard Ring
Date: 01/03/20

32 York St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Richard P. Stolpinski
Seller: Andrew J. Pirog
Date: 01/13/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

14 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $200,700
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Allen F. Goodreau
Date: 01/02/20

61 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Leslie S. Rivera-Cruz
Seller: Shronda N. Payne
Date: 01/10/20

73 Gerrard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Yevgeniy Deykin
Seller: Susan M. Granfield
Date: 01/13/20

64 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Depot NT
Seller: Coyote Realty LLC
Date: 01/13/20

48 Van Dyke Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Kevin J. Trosky
Date: 01/07/20

HAMPDEN

17 Maple Grove Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Jacqueline C. Owens
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group
Date: 01/13/20

HOLYOKE

33-35 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,511
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Alberto C. Rivera
Date: 01/14/20

19 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,200
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Raymond R. Rivet
Date: 01/02/20

12 Corser St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Holyoke Medical Center
Seller: TNOP Inc.
Date: 01/02/20

14 Corser St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Holyoke Medical Center
Seller: TNOP Inc.
Date: 01/02/20

324 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Tyler W. Tardy
Seller: Anthony W. Soto
Date: 01/10/20

3 Jeane Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Justin Conlon
Seller: Carrie-Ann Gaynor
Date: 01/13/20

56 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Abigail E. Williamson
Seller: Kathryn S. Kraus
Date: 01/03/20

60 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Coakley Corp.
Seller: Daniel Chandler
Date: 01/10/20

1985 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Foley Property Management
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 01/08/20

179-181 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Anthony Bermudez
Seller: Michael W. Lapalme
Date: 01/13/20

LONGMEADOW

35 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Patrick Curry
Seller: Raymond G. Rowe
Date: 01/08/20

76 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Linda A. Hickling
Seller: Robert H. Marshall
Date: 01/10/20

577 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Bay Path University
Seller: Frank N. Leichthammer
Date: 01/10/20

LUDLOW

193 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $136,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ronald J. Bonomo
Date: 01/14/20

42 Hampshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: John Portelada
Seller: Henry J. Kelly
Date: 01/10/20

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Stephanie P. Nascimento
Seller: Tuukakorp LLC
Date: 01/08/20

37 Paul Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Joshua Carpenter
Seller: Martin, Kathleen F., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/20

436 Poole St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Derek J. Gomes
Seller: Acacio M. Ferreira
Date: 01/13/20

128 Prospect Gardens
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Apex Bank
Seller: Gerald R. Witkowski
Date: 01/13/20

49 West Belmont St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Taylor Lukas
Seller: Creation Foam Homes LLC
Date: 01/10/20

17 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Yongqiang Wang
Seller: Raymond J. Robbins
Date: 01/09/20

MONSON

109 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $148,781
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kevin A. Quesnel
Date: 01/08/20

17 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Ashley C. Gendron
Seller: Pamela A. Bourgault
Date: 01/10/20

48 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Smart
Seller: Daniel J. Finnegan
Date: 01/02/20

MONTGOMERY

6 Pineridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Tyler Montgomery
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 01/10/20

7 Pineridge Dr.
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Nangle
Seller: Amal Al-Ryati
Date: 01/03/20

PALMER

10 Diane St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: David G. Douillard
Seller: Derek A. Swallow
Date: 01/07/20

77 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Sean E. McCaughey
Seller: John T. Meehan
Date: 01/13/20

11 Winthrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Matthew Lyons
Seller: Charles J. Callahan
Date: 01/10/20

SOUTHWICK

13 Charles Johnson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Taras Mikhalinchik
Seller: Jonathan M. Schantz
Date: 01/03/20

37 Deer Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: David B. Stratos
Seller: Pramod Sarraf
Date: 01/03/20

44 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $180,400
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Theresa A. Burdick
Date: 01/08/20

124 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Becket Academy Inc.
Seller: Paul H. Whalley
Date: 01/13/20

27-A Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Ouimette
Seller: Wendi L. Mello
Date: 01/09/20

110 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Steven Buzzell
Seller: William H. Baildon
Date: 01/14/20

Sawgrass Lane #5
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Doreen Dargon
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 01/08/20

1 Wintergreen Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Schantz
Seller: Daniel W. Szenda
Date: 01/03/20

SPRINGFIELD

25 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,689
Buyer: Glenn R. Zuffelato
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/08/20

48 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $173,400
Buyer: Muhammad Taqi
Seller: Amina Ali
Date: 01/10/20

331 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: L&J Realty Group LLC
Seller: Basile Realty LLC
Date: 01/10/20

214 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $121,750
Buyer: Anthony N. Yeboah
Seller: Dolores P. Santinelli
Date: 01/06/20

245 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Haydee L. Arce
Seller: Brenda M. Brenes
Date: 01/02/20

125 Carando Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: DDL Holdings LLC
Seller: Constance L. Goff
Date: 01/13/20

273-275 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Naylor Nation Real Estate
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 01/09/20

89 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Jonathen Neris
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 01/14/20

192-194 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Nelson Reynoso
Date: 01/03/20

485 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Suldan Mohamud
Seller: Flora Tung
Date: 01/06/20

143 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $219,600
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Yves R. St.Dic
Date: 01/03/20

18-20 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Floyd Cameron
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 01/14/20

70 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Victor W. Bouchard
Seller: Alliance Real Estate
Date: 01/13/20

154 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Scott M. Megazzini
Seller: Thomas F. Veto
Date: 01/06/20

84 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Anthony Santiago
Seller: Rogelio Marquez
Date: 01/10/20

33 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Yvette Ortiz
Seller: Dong Phuong Group Inc.
Date: 01/10/20

299 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Lauren R. Pankiw
Seller: Edgardo A. Arroyo-Marcano
Date: 01/03/20

47 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rachel L. Dion
Seller: No Place Like Home Properties
Date: 01/03/20

86 Gralia Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Ashley M. Fisher
Seller: Brital 1987 LLC
Date: 01/03/20

54 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Gina Milambo
Seller: AJ Capital RT
Date: 01/08/20

46 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Tiffany M. Jessup
Seller: Claire Thibodeau
Date: 01/13/20

82 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mickey L. Banks
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 01/08/20

12-14 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Seller: Daniel P. Croken
Date: 01/07/20

157 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $133,760
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Bakhos Abou-Francis
Date: 01/14/20

101-103 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Misael Salas
Seller: Lynn M. Gauthier
Date: 01/07/20

62-64 Lester St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: Erik White
Seller: Hampden Realty LLC
Date: 01/10/20

39 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,880
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Shaunee St.Amand
Date: 01/02/20

92 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: John E. Torres-Astacio
Seller: Irelisse Gomez
Date: 01/07/20

155 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Nereida Laboy
Seller: Hurst & Crane Investments
Date: 01/14/20

122 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Krystal A. Corbin
Seller: Larisa Rudin
Date: 01/10/20

217 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nathaniel T. Swift
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 01/07/20

356 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jose A. Maldonado-Cruz
Seller: Ramon Sornoza
Date: 01/10/20

27-29 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $219,999
Buyer: Tyrone L. Lewis
Seller: Judith A. Hourihan
Date: 01/03/20

1521 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Binh T. Le
Seller: Steven P. Gaudette
Date: 01/14/20

81 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Linda J. Carney
Seller: Jason Libian
Date: 01/02/20

93 Pine Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Candice L. Cipolla
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 01/09/20

35 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Yamilex Vega
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 01/10/20

143 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Dilenes Ortiz
Seller: Remy, Irene J., (Estate)
Date: 01/06/20

16-18 Rosemont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Saha D. Biswa
Seller: Gary Delisle
Date: 01/07/20

23 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Reba A. Raudales
Seller: Juan A. Santana
Date: 01/08/20

136 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Maritsa Rivera-Diaz
Seller: Daniel P. Rosen
Date: 01/13/20

69 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Joaquim Santos
Seller: Dan Beauregard
Date: 01/08/20

155 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Stratton Renovation LLC
Seller: Moreland, Robin K., (Estate)
Date: 01/07/20

85 South Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Tyron Austin
Seller: William N. Clarke
Date: 01/06/20

46-48 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,073
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Leon Marsh
Date: 01/02/20

62 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Dean Foster-Bryan
Seller: Kevin Nguyen
Date: 01/02/20

47 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $150,675
Buyer: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 01/06/20

133-135 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Baystate Medical Center
Seller: Jael M. Williams
Date: 01/10/20

38 Walsh St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Erika Berrouard
Seller: ARJ Enterprises LLC
Date: 01/14/20

47 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,206
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jacqueline E. Turner
Date: 01/10/20

354-356 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Julio A. Ortiz
Seller: O’Brien, Kevin D., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/20

1110 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,300,000
Buyer: Pride LP
Seller: 3 Star Properties LLC
Date: 01/06/20

73 Woodrow St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Simmone Shortte
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/08/20

WALES

2 Debbie Lane
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $257,397
Buyer: Ronald White
Seller: Kevin B. Sheehan
Date: 01/07/20

Laurel Lane
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $466,000
Buyer: Susan A. Locke
Seller: Steven H. Greenberg
Date: 01/03/20

WESTFIELD

48 Grandview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: James Rivera
Seller: Champiney, Donald R., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/20

124 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $199,400
Buyer: Fifth Third Bank
Seller: Margaret M. Davis
Date: 01/10/20

3 Hanover St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Tighe R. Dudeck
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/13/20

100 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Andrew J. Pirog
Seller: William J. Brown
Date: 01/13/20

13 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Samantha L. Hoynoski
Seller: Christopher R. Smigel
Date: 01/10/20

40 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $507,000
Buyer: SLF Realty Corp.
Seller: Blythewood Property Management
Date: 01/07/20

68 Mountain View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Daniel Szenda
Seller: Bannon, Barbara J., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/20

75 Orchard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Sarah Hopson
Seller: Jason C. Pomeroy
Date: 01/10/20

316 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Konrad Klein
Seller: Lawrence R. Gosselin
Date: 01/14/20

57 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Henry Girardin
Seller: Michael R. Leveille
Date: 01/10/20

39 Rachael Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Vinodkumar Patel
Seller: Kathy M. Meyer
Date: 01/14/20

51 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,750
Buyer: Kevin C. Connors
Seller: Sandra Callahan
Date: 01/10/20

75 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,060
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Steven M. Roberts
Date: 01/02/20

90 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $4,849,837
Buyer: Western MA EEN LLC
Seller: CH Realty 7&CG Mact Bird
Date: 01/06/20

14 Sterling St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: FHB Realty LLP
Seller: LP 4 LLC
Date: 01/10/20

47 Zephyr Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn L. Kazierad
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/07/20

WILBRAHAM

10 Deepwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $456,800
Buyer: Scott L. Denne
Seller: Jonathan F. Hastings
Date: 01/06/20

5 Evergreen Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: BGRS Relocation Inc.
Seller: Robert D. Pomeroy
Date: 01/03/20

9 Inwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $269,750
Buyer: Jamie Shepard
Seller: Edward K. Gray
Date: 01/09/20

14 Overlook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Pavel Siryk
Seller: Jan F. Wegrzynek
Date: 01/13/20

376 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $279,987
Buyer: Kelsey O’Rourke
Seller: Erudite RT
Date: 01/03/20

11 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Mark Edgar
Seller: Jeffrey F. Wolcott
Date: 01/08/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

215 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,170,000
Buyer: Bear Den Holdings LLC
Seller: 215 Baldwin Street LLC
Date: 01/10/20

24 Cottage St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Robinson Urena
Seller: Regnier, John A., (Estate)
Date: 01/14/20

732 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Andrew Oedel
Seller: White Church Realty LLC
Date: 01/10/20

56 Fairview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ziya Lachinov
Seller: Lori Galda
Date: 01/10/20

116 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Steven R. Nogas
Seller: John R. Spano
Date: 01/09/20

53 Hill St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Devi M. Sarki
Seller: Dennis Bazukin
Date: 01/03/20

30 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Khalid Dhahir
Seller: Wayne M. Hansen
Date: 01/13/20

1146 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: SS Fund LLC
Seller: Vincenzo RE
Date: 01/09/20

62 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Adam I. Shalloo
Seller: Beaver, Carol B., (Estate)
Date: 01/02/20

102 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: Rachel M. Brochu
Seller: McCarthy, Joanne E., (Estate)
Date: 01/14/20

94 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,388
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Katherine M. Pires
Date: 01/03/20

33 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: 33 Westfield LLC
Seller: Peoples United Bank
Date: 01/13/20

2385 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Sergey Tokarev
Seller: Charles A. Pignatare
Date: 01/02/20

2401 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Sergey Tokarev
Seller: Charles A. Pignatare
Date: 01/02/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

63 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Elizabeth L. Hallstrom
Seller: Robert T. Zoeller
Date: 01/07/20

156 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Roshna Shahi
Seller: Sonja Guddat
Date: 01/10/20

Leverett Road #C
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Glenn Warren
Seller: Amherst Real Properties
Date: 01/07/20

191-193 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Goldfinch Holdings LLC
Seller: Jean M. Laplante
Date: 01/06/20

1133 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $369,500
Buyer: Tom Svrcek
Seller: Ronald Fontanetta
Date: 01/10/20

181 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Shana L. Hansell
Seller: Elena Dupuis
Date: 01/03/20

BELCHERTOWN

121 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Eric D. Aasheim
Seller: Peter Barnett-Dupret
Date: 01/07/20

161 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: UFP Real Estate LLC
Seller: John W. Phelon
Date: 01/03/20

216 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,999
Buyer: Robert J. Mitchell
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 01/09/20

746 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Snows Self Storage LLC
Seller: Kenneth H. Snow
Date: 01/02/20

61 Chadbourne Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Jonathan Grossman
Seller: Casey, Madeline J., (Estate)
Date: 01/07/20

20 Cloverhill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Dhana Bhattrai
Seller: Edwin Diaz
Date: 01/06/20

510 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $381,035
Buyer: Joshua R. Wallace
Seller: M&G Land Development LLC
Date: 01/09/20

281 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Albury
Seller: Katherine S. Binder
Date: 01/10/20

3 Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: David J. Manura
Seller: Devin Griffiths
Date: 01/13/20

140 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Robbins
Seller: Joel Harder
Date: 01/09/20

52 Segur Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Jonathan Bousquet
Seller: Mona Rock
Date: 01/03/20

130 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Peter S. Galuszka
Date: 01/08/20

CUMMINGTON

194 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Craig H. Garnett
Seller: John K. Heon
Date: 01/13/20

EASTHAMPTON

44 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: David Rosenthal
Seller: Peter Y. Hoag
Date: 01/06/20

30 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Wagging Tails Animal Services
Seller: David Raucher
Date: 01/07/20

34 Highland Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Heidi Chereski
Seller: Cynthia M. Lukowski
Date: 01/08/20

19-21 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Pats Lawnhurst-Mackinnon
Seller: Leonard Larock
Date: 01/10/20

GRANBY

115 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: B. Archambault-Jackson
Seller: Tyson R. Ence
Date: 01/08/20

184 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Phillip Braese
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/03/20

HADLEY

103 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Alan St.Hilaire
Seller: US Metal Roofing Distributor
Date: 01/10/20

131 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Farah Chamoun
Seller: Donna M. Carver RET
Date: 01/09/20

HUNTINGTON

3 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jordan Blanchard
Seller: Russell J. Otten TR
Date: 01/03/20

14 Barr Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $188,600
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Lyndsay M. Suitts
Date: 01/08/20

14 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Roman Radkovets
Seller: Scott C. Andrews
Date: 01/14/20

18 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Donald F. Voudren
Seller: Mary G. Rude NT
Date: 01/13/20

27 Russell Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brittany Valentine
Seller: Lisa M. O’Brien
Date: 01/03/20

NORTHAMPTON

33 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: Deerwater Realty LLC
Seller: Frank T. Sansom
Date: 01/09/20

12 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Kamins
Seller: V. Mortgage REO 2 LLC
Date: 01/06/20

53 Rick Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Melody A. Foti TR
Seller: Mark S. Bonde
Date: 01/13/20

288 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jason Rodriguez
Seller: Christopher E. Gobillot
Date: 01/10/20

89 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Peter Casey
Seller: Lawrence F. Bouley
Date: 01/10/20

9 Wright Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Justin Smith
Seller: Caroline E. Raisler
Date: 01/02/20

PELHAM

132 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Julio X. Mallonga
Seller: Robert B. Price RET
Date: 01/03/20

SOUTH HADLEY

5 Greenwood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Lynne A. Helems
Seller: Ronald W. McMahon
Date: 01/10/20

WARE

257 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Haney
Seller: Robidoux, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 01/06/20

9 Hillside Ter.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Park
Seller: David A. Park
Date: 01/13/20

15 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,950
Buyer: Michael D. Bingle
Seller: Lawrence A. Lanier
Date: 01/08/20

14-20 Otis Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $1,035,000
Buyer: Park Otis LLC
Seller: Sengen Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/20

48-58 Park St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $1,035,000
Buyer: Park Otis LLC
Seller: Sengen Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/20

92 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Patricia Mendez-Lara
Seller: Leslie S. Rivera
Date: 01/10/20

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of January 2020.

CHICOPEE

Grace Slavic Pentecostal Church
5 Meadow St.
$2,900 — Install new wet chemical kitchen fire-suppression system

Shawinigan Drive, LLC
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$20,000 — On existing tower, Verizon Wireless to swap three antennas, swap nine radio heads and remove three radio heads, and install three new diplexers

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cig4, LLC
45 Brookhaven Dr.
$30,000 — Kitchen and bath remodel

GREENFIELD

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$223,395 — Reconfigure interior of Emergency Department to add two behavioral-health rooms and a nurse’s station

Greenfield Senior Center
35 Pleasant St.
Erect free-standing sign

HADLEY

303 Russell St., LLC
303 Russell St.
$650,000 — Exterior shell of new building for Rao’s Coffee

LENOX

Church Street Inn, LLC
16 Church St.
$12,000 — Selective demolition

CR Resorts, LLC
165 Kemble St.
$5,000 — Update appliances

MRG CRW Holdings, LLC
55 Lee Road
$12,500 — Rebuild failing chimney

LONGMEADOW

Pun Longmeadow Realty, LLC
925 Shaker Road
$25,000 — Construct new partition walls, sheetrock, and laminate flooring for Dream Nail & Spa Inc.

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$118,000 — Roofing at Smith School

City of Northampton
125 Locust St.
$38,743 — Repair masonry

The Community Builders
35 Village Hill Road
$3,500 — Construction fence sign

Kingdon, LLC
143 King St.
$1,300 — Illuminated marquee sign for Safelite Auto Glass

Kingdon, LLC
143 King St.
$1,000 — Illuminated wall sign for Safelite Auto Glass

Steven Samolewicz, Jennifer Samolewicz
8 Bridge St.
$1,100 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Full Circle Adoptions

Suher Properties, LLC
21 Center St.
$17,500 — Replace storefront window, entry doors, masonry repairs

PALMER

BJC Realty Trust, Bernie Croteau
2146 Palmer St.
$13,000 — Roofing

Neal Inc.
4400 High St.
$4,700 — Drywall, repair hole in block wall

Palmer Redevelopment
4 Springfield St.
$36,820 — Roofing

Pride, LP
1033-1059 Thorndike St.
$6,465 — Replace Rite Aid signs with Walgreens signs

SPRINGFIELD

Center for Human Development Inc.
622 State St.
$34,000 — Modify existing interior stairway enclosure, replace doors and windows

College Square Congregation Inc.
131 Clifton Ave.
$34,100 — Install two replacement entry doors at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Ernest Roy Jr., Jean Roy
1522 State St.
$80,000 — Roof repair, artistic floor covering

Mason Wright Senior Living Inc.
74 Walnut St.
$8,300 — Relocate bathroom door, add non-bearing interior wall with closet door

Springfield Science Museum
21 Edwards St.
$30,300 — Build two interior walls and renovate two existing bathrooms

WEST SPRINGFIELD

William Keavany
78 Interstate Dr.
$205,000 — Convert existing office space to warehouse space and product showroom

Town of West Springfield
Toccoa Lane
$20,000 — Verizon Wireless to swap six remote radio units and remove three remote radio units

Caolo & Bieniek Wins Accessible Design Award for Westfield State University Project

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CHICOPEE — Earlier this month at its annual awards gala, the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) presented Caolo & Bieniek Associates Inc. with the 2019 Accessible Design Award for its work at Westfield State University’s Davis Hall. The award honors design excellence in buildings that are accessible for people of all abilities, with an emphasis on projects that exceed the legal accessibility requirements in anticipation of diverse user needs and benefits.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by the BSA for our work with the Massachusetts State College Building Authority,” said Curtis Edgin, president and principal architect at the Chicopee-based company. “We have been fortunate to build a trusting and creative relationship over the years with Westfield State and have been able to reflect the university’s focus on creating a welcoming and dynamic environment for its students.”

The residence-hall addition and renovation, designed in coordination with the university and Stegman+Associates Inc., includes new private and multi-user restrooms, providing access to all students. At the heart of the project is an accessible, four-story point of entry, enhanced by the addition of a sleek glass exterior. The entryway includes a two-sided elevator and an inviting common space on each floor. An enclosed walkway allows for a quick and safe connection to the school’s Dining Commons.

“The challenge, as often happens with accessible design, is to create effortless transitions into and between facilities,” said James Hanifan, vice president and principal architect at Caolo & Bieniek. “We feel like we were able to bring this building back to life while staying in strict compliance with accessibility requirements.”

Attorney Andrea Momnie O’Connor Appointed Chapter 7 Trustee

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SPRINGFIELD — Andrea Momnie O’Connor, a principal with the law firm Hendel, Collins & O’Connor, P.C., has been appointed to the panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the District of Connecticut by the U.S. Trustee Program.

O’Connor previously clerked for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts. She graduated magna cum laude from Western New England University Law School, where she served as editor-in-chief of the Western New England Law Review, and cum laude from the University of Connecticut. She is an adjunct professor at Elms College, where she teaches legal research and writing. She was named a 2019 Rising Star in the area of bankruptcy law by Super Lawyers. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy, insolvency, and financial restructuring for business and consumer clients.

Pioneer Valley Financial Group Named to Invest in Others Charitable Champions List

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LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group has been announced as one of 20 financial-advisory firms selected for the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation’s 2019 Charitable Champions List.

The Charitable Champions List recognizes advisory firms for their exemplary efforts to give back to their communities by promoting a culture of philanthropy among employees and financial advisors. Invest in Others received dozens of applications, which were evaluated blindly by a judging panel made up of financial advisors. Applications were evaluated on criteria including employee benefits, company contributions, and philanthropic events and programs offered by the firms.

In October, Pioneer Valley Financial presented a $5,000 check to DARE, a collaborative program in which local law enforcement and schools join together to educate students about the personal and social consequences of substance abuse and violence. This money will go directly toward the training of DARE officers who will be teaching at schools throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Each summer, PV Financial hosts hundreds of students for Slide into Summer Safety, a fun-filled event that’s intended to foster positive engagement between children and local safety officials, so that they will be comfortable and well-equipped to communicate with their local firefighters and police officers in the case of an emergency. Other initiatives include the PV Financial Plan With a Purpose Scholarship and a partnership with Wilbraham-based nonprofit Rick’s Place.

“At PV Financial, we feel that, as a financial-services company, we need to be at the forefront of helping nonprofits and giving back to the residents in the towns we serve,” said PV Financial Managing Partner Edward Sokolowski. “Being selected for the Charitable Champions List is a reflection of our team’s tireless commitment to improving the community around us.”

Elms College Student Receives Bishop Joseph F. Maguire Award

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CHICOPEE — Elienith (Alyssa) Mercado, a senior at Elms College, recently received the Bishop Joseph F. Maguire Award during the Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Assoc. (WMCOPA) annual awards meeting. The award was established by WMCOPA in honor of the late Bishop Joseph Maguire and is given annually to an Elms College junior or senior who is enrolled in the field of religious studies, or has made outstanding contributions to the college’s community service or campus ministry programs.

Mercado is a senior majoring in criminal justice with a minor in Spanish and has a grade point average of 3.5. Throughout her tenure at Elms College, she has been heavily involved in the life of the college. She is currently president of the Diversity Leadership Council, advocating for students and working to bring the campus together on issues of diversity and inclusion. She is also an Admissions ambassador, hosting potential students for tours of the campus, and a key member of the Office of Campus Ministry. She has been both a participant and a student leader in the college’s Dorothy Day Program, a week-long service program, which helps to acclimate first-year students to the college and the community.

“In all areas, Alyssa truly lives out her faith,” said Carol Allan, director of Campus Ministry at Elms College. “From being involved in her home parish of Blessed Sacrament/All Souls in Springfield to her work on the college campus, Alyssa brings the best of herself to others so that they may see the best in themselves.”

The Bishop Joseph F. Maguire Award recognizes an undergraduate student who perseveres and takes responsibility for meaningful engagement in his or her life, faith, and traditions, while exhibiting a generosity of spirit and willingness for devotion to helping others.

“I am honored to have received this award because it represents my commitment to both the Catholic social teachings and Elms College,” Mercado said.