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Can AI Machines Invent?

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Law

The Answer Is No — But That Might Be Changing

By Mary Bonzagni

 

The term artificial intelligence (AI) is used to describe a machine’s ability to ‘think’ or carry out tasks that were once said to require human intelligence. Tasks such as learning, logic, reasoning, perception, and, yes, creativity are now being performed by machines used in every industry.

In fact, AI now forms a part of our everyday lives, from AI-powered search engines, spell checkers, and spam filters to self-driving cars to music-streaming services that use AI to assess your listening habits — with each advance making our lives easier for years to come.

In fact, AI looks like a revolutionary force that drives innovation — but can AI invent?

At least for now, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has provided us with an answer to this question — a categorical ‘no.’ The USPTO has held that the statutory language of the U.S. Code clearly defines ‘inventor’ and ‘joint inventor’ as natural persons. Further, the USPTO points out that the purpose of U.S. patent laws is to encourage invention by providing inventors with a limited term of exclusionary rights. The prospect of holding a patent would not motivate an AI — at least not yet.

Mary Bonzagni

Mary Bonzagni

“We are now at a crossroads, and staying the course is not the answer. Patents motivate people who develop, own, and use AI — uncertainty does not.”

In a similar vein, the relevant patent laws of the European Union and the United Kingdom are also said to require a human inventor.

But has the tide begun to turn? Perhaps.

The South African Patent Office and an Australian federal judge recently moved to clear the path for such inventions. The South African Patent Office now holds the noteworthy distinction of being the first patent office in the world to grant a patent listing to an inventor that is not a human being. The patent relates to a “food container based on fractal geometry,” and the sole inventor is an AI system called DABUS.

Within two days of this patent grant, Judge Jonathan Beach of Melbourne ruled that there was no reason why Stephen Thaler, the researcher who developed DABUS, could not protect inventions that list the machine as their sole inventor.

But will the U.S. and other countries around the world follow suit, or will they again turn down the idea of non-human inventors? For now, the answer to this question is unclear.

During this period of uncertainty, how does one go about protecting AI-generated inventions in the U.S. using patents, who should be listed as an inventor on U.S. patent applications for such inventions, and who owns these inventions and related patents? For now, the answer to these questions is also unclear.

The most likely inventor candidate(s) appears to be the person or people who developed the machine that simulates human-intelligence processes (i.e., the developers who made the machine that supplies analysis, triggers events based on findings, parses data contextually to provide the requested information, etc.). That same person(s) or their employer(s) would own the invention and related patent.

But are U.S. patents for AI inventions that list the wrong inventors valid and enforceable? The claim of patent inventorship is of fundamental importance to the validity of a U.S. patent. In fact, failure to name an inventor or naming an incorrect inventor can invalidate a patent.

So, as AI becomes more and more a significant part of U.S. companies’ research and development efforts, these are questions that need to be asked and answered. These companies, as well as individuals, need clarification, which likely will first require a reform of the U.S. patent laws. It appears to be up to the judicial system or, more likely, legislators to provide us with the necessary clarification and/or reform.

We are now at a crossroads, and staying the course is not the answer. Patents motivate people who develop, own, and use AI — uncertainty does not. Allowing patents on AI-generated inventions will promote the development of inventive AI, which will ultimately benefit society with more innovation.

 

Mary Bonzagni is a patent attorney and co-chair of Bulkley Richardson’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice group; (413) 272-6200.

Unemployment Rate Among Veterans Increases During Pandemic

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Veterans in Business

Labor Pains

 

The unemployment rate for veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time since September 2001 — a group referred to as Gulf War-era II veterans — rose to 7.3% in 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported earlier this year. The jobless rate for all veterans increased to 6.5% in 2020. These increases reflect the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market.

In August 2020, 40% of Gulf War-era II veterans had a service-connected disability, compared with 26% of all veterans. Among other highlights from the 2020 data:

• Unemployment rates for both male and female veterans increased in 2020, reflecting the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate for male veterans was 6.5%, little different from the rate of 6.7% for female veterans.

• Unemployment rates for white, black, Asian, and Hispanic veterans were lower than for their non-veteran counterparts in 2020.

• Among the 581,000 unemployed veterans in 2020, 54% were ages 25 to 54, 41% were age 55 and over, and 5% were ages 18 to 24.

• The unemployment rate of veterans with a service-connected disability, at 6.2% in August 2020, did not have a statistically significant change over the year. The rate for veterans with no disability rose to 7.2%.

“In 2020, 18.5 million men and women were veterans, accounting for about 7% of the civilian non-institutional population age 18 and over.”

• Gulf War-era II veterans who reported a service-connected disability rating of less than 30% were much more likely to be in the labor force than those with a rating of 60% or higher in August 2020 (91.5%, compared with 63.6%).

• In August 2020, 31% of employed veterans with a service-connected disability worked in the public sector, compared with 19% of veterans with no disability and 14% of non-veterans.

In 2020, 18.5 million men and women were veterans, accounting for about 7% of the civilian non-institutional population age 18 and over. Of all veterans, about 10% were women. In the survey, veterans are defined as men and women who have previously served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and who were civilians at the time these data were collected.

Veterans are much more likely to be men than are non-veterans, and they also tend to be older. In part, this reflects the characteristics of veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam era, all of whom are now over 60 years old. Veterans who served during these wartime periods accounted for 37% (6.8 million) of the total veteran population in 2020. Forty-one percent of veterans (7.6 million) served during the Gulf War era I (August 1990 to August 2001) or Gulf War era II (September 2001 to present). Twenty-two percent (4.1 million) served outside the designated wartime periods.

In August 2020, 4.7 million veterans, or 26% of the total, had a service-connected disability. Veterans with a service-connected disability are assigned a disability rating by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Department of Defense. Ratings range from 0 to 100%, in increments of 10 percentage points, depending on the severity of the condition.

The unemployment rate for veterans with a service-connected disability was 6.2% in August 2020, not statistically different from the rate for veterans with no disability (7.2%). The unemployment rates for male and female veterans with a service-connected disability were not statistically different (5.8% and 8.9%, respectively). The labor-force participation rate for veterans with a service-connected disability (48.6%) was also not statistically different from the rate for veterans with no disability (47.2%). Among veterans with a service-connected disability, 27% reported a disability rating of less than 30%, while 44% had a rating of 60% or higher.

Let’s Buy Local This Year

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Opinion

Editorial

 

Everyone wants to buy great gifts. But what about building a great economy?

While it’s only one part of a healthy local economic ecosystem, the idea of buying local has been gaining traction lately, even at a time when online sales show no sign of flagging in popularity.

We’re not deluded enough to think we can slow the march of Amazon, and we get the importance of convenience.

But why not do both? Sure, there may be some gifts especially well-suited to an online order, for reasons of availability and especially price. But why not check out the abundance of locally owned retail shops, artisans, and restaurants — people love gift cards, after all — when rounding out that shopping list?

Local shops are where you’ll find unique wares you can’t find anywhere else — the sort of special gifts that make an impact and create memories. And, as noted in our story on page 31, every $100 spent in a local shop returns $69 to the local economy. Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses, such as banks, service providers, and farms, and the cycle continues. And in today’s uncertain economic climate, they count on your business to survive and thrive.

Meanwhile, according to the U.S. Small Business Assoc. and the U.S. Department of Labor, independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales to the community in which they operate than chain competitors. And independent restaurants return more than twice that of national restaurant chains. Local businesses are also more accountable to their local communities and donate more money to nonprofits.

Finally, supporting local businesses is good for the environment because they often have a smaller carbon footprint than larger companies, and goods don’t have to be shipped across the country or the world. And let’s not even talk about those supply-chain woes.

It isn’t always the most convenient option to drive to an independent business rather than visiting a large chain down the road — or clicking a keyboard and having Amazon deliver right to your house. But so, so often, it’s the right option.

As Bill Cole, president of Living Local 413, notes, “the world and our country are evolving fast, and we need to adapt to new challenges. Over the past years and decades, we have learned that we cannot rely on powerful outside forces, be they public or private, to bring vitality to our home. If we want to maintain and develop the community that we love, it is our responsibility to act and put our money where our mouths are.”

The holiday season would be a good time to start.

Build a Thriving Company Culture

By Contributor
Opinion

Opinion

By Allison Ebner

 

I read an article recently about Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, who started the business with about $5,000. The recent acquisition of Spanx by Blackstone now positions the company’s value at about $1.2 billion — a staggering transformation. To reward her employees for helping her create this amazing company, Blakely gave each of her 500 employees two first-class airline tickets to a destination of their choice and $10,000 in spending money for their trip.

So how did a woman with barely any means accomplish this phenomenal business venture? There are quite a few strategies and decisions that contributed to her success, but one of the biggest things that stood out to me was the message I saw on the careers page on its website. Here it is, in part:

“We are a high-growth, digital company with an iconic brand that earned its reputation for over 20 years by delivering amazing products and staying true to our greater mission of supporting and elevating women. We don’t believe ‘pain is beauty,’ and we don’t believe ‘business is war.’ We run our business with kindness, empathy, intuition, creativity, integrity … and fun. We don’t believe you have to act serious to be taken seriously. We dream big, think forward, and give back. We challenge the status quo, aim high, and celebrate our ‘oops’ moments. We test and learn and we aren’t afraid of failure. We think like entrepreneurs in everything we do, and we look for people who are self-starters, kind, creative, and out-of-the box-thinkers. If this sounds like you, join us! And help us make the world a better place … one butt at a time.”

Spanx has an excellent track record of being an employer of choice with great retention numbers and pathways for advancement across the organization. So, what helps them drive a robust and engaging company culture? They follow some of the same principles that many other successful organizations employ to create a great employee experience:

• Build trust. In fact, start with trust and go from there. Don’t make new employees earn trust. Start from a place where they have your trust, and manage the relationship from there.

• Empower your employees to make decisions. Don’t create a culture of micromanaging. Allow team members to make decisions, collaborate, and generate new ideas.

• Set clear, transparent goals. Your employees need to know the big picture and their role in that path to success. Work with them to set clear goals and expectations. Train your managers to have coaching conversations regularly, not just once a year at their annual performance review. Set goals, coach, redirect, and repeat.

• Show appreciation — especially now. If your company has successfully navigated this pandemic, at least some of that success is due to the work and dedication of your staff. Be sure to say ‘thank you’ and celebrate the wins with your entire team.

• Invest in their well-being. A paycheck is great, but you have to do more. Take a genuine interest in your people. Offer wellness resources and train managers and leaders to show empathy with accountability.

• Allow freedom to make mistakes. Don’t punish the team for failures. Bold moves lead to big successes. If your team is afraid of making mistakes, you’ll miss the big moments of greatness.

Not sure where your company stands on the journey to create a thriving company culture? That’s OK. Grab your leadership team and review the key elements of a successful strategy listed above. You may also want to consider asking your employees for their feedback through an employee-engagement survey. Whether your company is trying to improve communication between individuals and teams, gauge morale after a merger or downsizing, or obtain feedback on programs and policies, a customized employee-engagement survey gathers employee feedback via a core set of questions, options for narrative responses, and special areas of focus. Results typically come with a detailed analysis of results, management debriefs, and a clear action plan that will help you address some of your biggest areas for improvement.

 

Allison Ebner is director of member services at the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast; [email protected]. This article first appeared on EANE’s blog.

Picture This

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Picture This

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

 

 

 

Sock It to MA

From left, Lenny Underwood, founder of Upscale Socks; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and state Sens. Eric Lesser and Adam Gomez joined Chris Russell, executive director of the Springfield Business Improvement District, for the unveiling of Upscale Socks’ new Massachusetts sock. The design, created by Underwood, features some of what the Commonwealth is known for: basketball, the Knowledge Corridor, mountains, the state flower, and the state fruit.

 

 

 

Thank You for Your Service

House of Heroes and Johnson Brunetti Retirement & Investment Specialists recently provided no-cost home repairs and updates for veteran Sylvia McGiver of Enfield, Conn. McGiver served both at home and overseas in Japan as an Army nurse, treating wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War and eventually earning the rank of captain before her discharge in 1970. This marked the third straight year Johnson Brunetti has partnered with House of Heroes to thank local veterans with a home-improvement project.

 

 

 

Supporting Local Care

Greenfield Cooperative Bank recently made a $75,000 donation, one of the largest in the bank’s history, in support of Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s new Department of Family Medicine. This new UMass Medical School – Baystate-affiliated program will train future family doctors in Greenfield to ensure a legacy of long-term, sustainable, high-quality primary healthcare for the citizens of Franklin County and surrounding towns.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Michael J. Chernick, personal representative for the estate of James Kenney and Linda Kenney v. Pride Convenience Inc., Robert Bolduc, and Roberta Bolduc

Allegation: Neglience; slip and fall causing personal injury; wrongful death: $10,789.11

Filed: 10/4/21

 

Ann Lesser v. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority

Allegation: Motor-vehicle neglience causing injury: $51,066.55

Filed: 10/5/21

 

Joseph Belanger v. Corey Colonial Assoc. and Rebecca Gonzalez

Allegation: Neglience; slip and fall causing personal injury: $75,587.51

Filed: 10/12/21

 

Robert Jasenec and Pamela Jasenec v. Burritt L. Haag, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $110,000

Filed: 10/15/21

 

Reginald Core v. New North Professional Condominium Assoc.

Allegation: Neglience; slip and fall causing personal injury: $44,714.91

Filed: 10/19/21

 

Meghan Barnes, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Riverside Park Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Six Flags New England

Allegation: Non-payment of wages: $5,000,000

Filed: 10/22/21

 

Dominick Pugh v. Mardi Gras Entertainment Inc.

Allegation: Neglience causing personal injury: $700,000

Filed: 10/23/21

 

Sara Mirolli v. Heather Love, M.D.; Kimberly Marakovits, M.D.; Nada Kawar, M.D.; Nicole Thompson, M.D.; Donald Kirton, M.D.; Laurie A. Friedman, CNM; and Lauren Jammallo, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $1,030,000

Filed: 10/27/21

 

Agenda

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Agenda

Cannabis Career Fair

Nov. 10: Holyoke Community College (HCC) will host a cannabis career fair at the HCC Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development, where individuals interested in working in the cannabis industry will have the opportunity to talk about job openings in person with representatives from area cannabis companies. The fair, titled “Cultivating an Industry,” will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the PeoplesBank Conference Room on the third floor of the Kittredge Center on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave. It is sponsored by the Cannabis Education Center — a partnership between HCC and Elevate Northeast — and MCR Labs, a marijuana testing facility in Framingham. The fair is free and open to anyone looking for a job in the burgeoning cannabis industry, which had surpassed $1 billion in sales in Massachusetts by October 2020, after its first four years. Attendees will be granted access to a new virtual job board specific to the cannabis industry. Note that masks are required in all HCC buildings regardless of vaccination status. To maintain social distancing, only 50 people will be allowed in the conference room at a time, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To register for the fair, visit hcc.edu/canna-fair.

 

City of Bright Nights Ball

Nov. 13: It will be “Cherry Blossoms Under the Moonlight” for the 2021 City of Bright Nights Ball, when the event returns to MGM Springfield for the third time, Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt announced. Eastman is the gala’s sponsor, and Shawn Pace, Eastman’s Indian Orchard site manager, is the chair. Additional support for the City of Bright Nights Ball is provided by MassMutual, which was the lead sponsor of the 2019 gala and will serve as this year’s Chairman’s Reception Sponsor. Golden Circle Sponsors include American Medical Response, Baystate Health, the Colvest Group, Comcast, Country Bank, FR Investment Group, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping, Health New England, MGM Springfield, MP CPAs, New England Business Machine, Sheraton Springfield, and the Springfield Business Improvement District. The décor and dinner will be themed with cherry blossoms. Andrew Jensen from JX2 Productions and Dan Stezko with his team at Flowers, Flowers! have been hard at work designing the look in flowing pinks and flowers. The culinary team at MGM Springfield, led by Executive Chef Chris Smigel, will serve a dinner featuring braised short ribs, pan-seared diver scallops, seared trumpet mushroom ‘scallops,’ and a dessert complete with a touch of cherry cotton candy. For information about being a sponsor of the City of Bright Nights Ball or purchasing tickets, contact the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800 or [email protected].

 

The Wealth Transition Collective Second Annual Food Drive

Nov. 15-19: The Wealth Transition Collective, a financial-planning firm in Holyoke, will host its second annual week-long food drive to benefit Margaret’s Pantry in Holyoke in honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Last year, the firm collected more than 1,300 pounds of food and more than $3,000 in monetary donations. Individuals can drop off non-perishable and canned foods during office business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at 1632 Northampton St. in Holyoke. Weather permitting, there will be a drop-off table outside the front door for easy accessibility. Some of the most-needed items at the pantry during this time of year are stuffing mixes, gravy, soups, stews, baking mixes, frosting, syrup, salad dressing, condiments, Jell-O, and kids’ snack items. Margaret’s Pantry, a division of Providence Ministries for the Needy, is a full-service food pantry that has provided food to residents of Greater Holyoke for more than 30 years. Presently, the pantry provides food to more than 180 families each month, and approximately 72,000 meals a year are distributed to the needy in the community. The number of people served continues to grow, with 1,870,426 pounds of food given out in 2020 alone.

 

YPS Leadership Luncheon

Nov. 16: The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will present a Leadership Luncheon at Venture X Holyoke, sponsored by Elms College. The featured speaker will be Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing & Corporate Responsibility for PeoplesBank. He will discuss his career, share his advice for young professionals, and offer an opportunity for questions from the audience. He will also highlight the importance of community involvement and how it can increase brand awareness, establish a positive reputation, and help grow a business. A light lunch will be included. Please indicate if you have any food allergies or prefer a vegetarian option. The cost is free for YPS members and $10 for non-members. Parking is free. Pre-registration is required. Visit springfieldyps.com/calendar/#!event/2021/11/16/yps-leadership-luncheon-with-matt-bannister to register.

 

 

Women of Impact

Dec. 9: BusinessWest will honor its fourth annual class of Women of Impact at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. This year’s class, like the first three, demonstrates the sheer diversity of the ways women leaders in our region are making an impact on the worlds of business, nonprofits, health, and the community. Profiled the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest, they are: Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts; Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Masachusetts; Charlene Elvers, director of the Center for Service and Leadership at Springfield College; Karin Jeffers, president and CEO of Clinical and Support Options; Elizabeth Keen, owner of Indian Line Farm; Madeline Landrau, Program Engagement manager at MassMutual; Shannon Mumblo, executive director of Christina’s House; and Tracye Whitfield, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer for the town of West Springfield and Springfield city councilor. The event is sponsored by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors) and Comcast Business and Health New England (supporting sponsors). Tickets cost $65 per person (tables of 10 are available). For more information, go HERE or call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

 

Difference Makers Nominations

Through Dec. 9: Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 14th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2022 must be received by the end of the business day (5 p.m.) on Thursday, Dec. 9. Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities. So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by visiting businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in an upcoming issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.

 

 

People on the Move

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People on the Move
William Burke III

William Burke III

William Burke III will chair the Springfield College board of trustees for the 2021-22 academic year. A board of trustees member since 2004, he will lead the governing body of the college, which is responsible for major decisions and changes on campus, and comprises an integral part of the progress and advancement of the college. Burke was chief operating officer of Newell Brands, a Fortune 200 global marketer of consumer and commercial products with worldwide sales of more than $10 billion. The company has a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Yankee Candle, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Parker, Elmer’s, Yankee Candle, Coleman, Marmot, Rawlings, Oster, Sunbeam, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, Calphalon, Contigo, First Alert, Jostens, and Rubbermaid. Burke’s 13-year career with Newell Rubbermaid started as president of American Saw, where he was recruited to integrate a privately held company, Lenox, into Newell Rubbermaid. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Loyola College (now Loyola University), and also received an MBA from Loyola College Sellenger School of Management.

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Jaclyn Cronin

Jaclyn Cronin

Jeremy Saint Laurent

Jeremy Saint Laurent

The Royal Law Firm recently welcomed attorneys Jaclyn Cronin and Jeremy Saint Laurent to its team. Cronin received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University and her juris doctor from Western New England University School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut. Saint Laurent joins the firm with extensive litigation experience, having worked as the head of the Litigation department for the city of Springfield. The Royal Law Firm is a boutique, corporation-side-only law firm operating throughout New England.

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Joe Desormier has joined Clayton Insurance Agency as an account executive/producer. Desormier graduated from Granby High School in 2017 and continued his education at Worcester State University (WSU), where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. “I am extremely excited for my journey here at Clayton to finally be underway,” he said. “Having a great team of co-workers by my side to help me along the way will be an incredible benefit, and I look forward to being a productive member of the team.”

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Sudha Setty

Sudha Setty

Western New England University (WNE) School of Law Dean Sudha Setty has been elected to serve on the advisory committee of the American Bar Assoc. (ABA) Legal Education Police Practices Consortium. The consortium aims to contribute to the national effort examining and addressing legal issues in policing and public safety, including conduct, oversight, and the evolving nature of police work. The consortium leverages the ABA’s expertise and that of participating ABA-accredited law schools to collaborate on projects to develop and implement better police practices throughout the U.S. The advisory committee provides input and advice concerning the general direction of the consortium, suggests ideas for appropriate law-student participant assignments, and advises on other relevant matters. Setty became dean of the School of Law in 2018 and has served on the faculty since 2006. She is the author of National Security Secrecy: Comparative Effects on Democracy and the Rule of Law and the editor of Constitutions, Security, and the Rule of Law, and has written dozens of articles on national-security law and policy. In 2018, she was elected to membership in the American Law Institute. She is also a founder of the Workshop for Asian-American Women in the Legal Academy, an effort to support current and aspiring members of the legal academy and to diversify its ranks, which held its inaugural workshop in 2021.

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Erica Flores

Erica Flores

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Erica Flores has been recognized as one of the 2021 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She will be honored at an award ceremony recognizing the top 50 female legal professionals in Massachusetts on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Boston Marriot Copley Place. Flores has been with Skoler Abbott since 2013 and was named a partner earlier this year. She defends employers in single-plaintiff and class-action litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wage and hour violations, contract disputes, and other employment issues. She also advises clients with respect to compliance challenges, personnel policies, and day-to-day employment issues, and provides custom training programs and materials on a variety of important topics, including sexual harassment, paid and unpaid leave, and ADA accommodations. Flores has been an invited speaker at educational events sponsored by local chambers of commerce, the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, the CMEA Employers Assoc., and other organizations, and has been published in BusinessWest, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Massachusetts Law Review. She is also an editor of and contributor to the New England Employment Law Letter and volunteers her time as president of the board of directors of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. She received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Janice Ward

Janice Ward

Greenfield Savings Bank Wealth Management and Trust Services named Janice Ward first vice president and trust officer. She joins GSB Wealth Management and Trust Services with more than 19 years of experience in the industry, and will assist clients with financial-planning, estate-settlement, and trust-administration services throughout the Western Mass. area, including the Berkshires. Ward graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She then received a juris doctor degree at Western New England University and has been a licensed attorney in both Massachusetts and New York since 2005. In 2012, she earned the designation of certified financial planner. She is the co-founder of the Berkshire County Estate Planning Council, and after serving as president for five years, she is currently a director. She has many active professional connections with CPAs, attorneys, investment and insurance professionals, and financial planners throughout Franklin, Hampshire, Hamden, and Berkshire counties.

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Jennifer Halpin

Jennifer Halpin

Florence Bank promoted Jennifer Halpin to the position of assistant vice president, Human Resources and affirmative action manager at the main office in Florence. Halpin is a seven-year employee of Florence Bank who brings extensive knowledge and skills to her new position, in which she will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources department, including hiring and interviewing, payroll administration, benefits, and overseeing and implementing the bank’s equal-employment opportunity and affirmative-action policies and plans. During her tenure at the bank, she has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is given to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank. Halpin holds an associate degree in business administration from Berkshire Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMass Amherst.

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Morgan Stanley announced that John Pappas, a financial advisor in the firm’s Springfield Wealth Management office, has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors. The Forbes listing is a select group of individuals who were born in 1981 or later, have a minimum of four years of industry experience, and lead — or are viewed as potential leaders of — their teams. The ranking, developed by Forbes’ partner, SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, weighing factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience, and best practices learned through telephone and in-person interviews.

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Nathan Leveille

Nathan Leveille

Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Nathan Leveille as its new staff associate of Grants Development and Management. Leveille, an HCC graduate from the class of 2001, returns to the college with more than 15 years of experience in grants development and management through his positions at Springfield Technical Community College, where he had worked as grants manager and staff assistant in the Development Office since 2005. He started his position in the office of Resource Development at HCC on Oct. 18. After graduating from HCC with his associate degree in liberal arts, Leveille went on to Westfield State University for his bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a concentration in public and corporate communications.

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In an effort to defend science and combat misinformation, Richard Peltier, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences in the UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has started writing a free, weekly newsletter called Up in the Air on Substack, a digital subscription newsletter platform. Peltier, an expert in air pollution, aims to offer “objective analysis of science — mostly air quality and health, but occasionally dipping my toes in other directions where I might have something to say.” He conducted urgent research at the start of the pandemic to test whether healthcare workers could safely reuse face masks designed for one-time use. In general, using innovative approaches and novel designs and applications of instrumentation, he focuses his research on advancing knowledge of particulate matter and its impact on human health. Peltier’s expertise is often sought by national media outlets and such agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization, for which he serves on the Global Air Pollution and Health Technical Advisory Group. Subscribe for free at 20000breaths.substack.com/about.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences Nets $93 Million

AMHERST — UMass Amherst announced that, as part of Robert and Donna Manning’s recent historic $50 million gift to the University of Massachusetts, $18 million will endow the newly named Robert and Donna Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences. At the same time, Gov. Charlie Baker announced a $75 million commitment that will enhance and expand the college’s facilities. The state grant, which will be allocated over the course of multiple future capital plans, is backed by a $30 million commitment from the campus for the expanded physical footprint of the college. These combined investments will allow the college to continue to grow and fuel new discoveries in computing research. It will attract top faculty, increase access to its nationally ranked program, and offer scholarships, bridge programs, and peer mentoring to foster a diverse and ethical future workforce. Since 2018, the college has committed to doubling the amount of undergraduate and graduate students, and the gift and grant will help accelerate that goal. The Robert and Donna Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences ranks among the top 20 computer science programs in North America and boasts the 11th-ranked artificial intelligence (AI) program. United around a revolutionary vision for computing research and education, known as Computing for the Common Good, the college is driving scientific discovery in key areas such as healthcare, sustainability, cybersecurity, quantum information systems, and human-centered technology. Its research is focused on some of the most demanding challenges of today, including ensuring that AI is equitable, safe, and applied in positive ways, creating technologies that protect personal privacy and safeguard children from online predators.

 

Eastern States Exposition Receives Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Eastern States Exposition (ESE) President and CEO Eugene Cassidy was joined by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Robert Nelson, director of the Small Business Assoc. (SBA) Massachusetts District Office, on Oct. 25 to announce that ESE is the recipient of a Shuttered Venues Operators Grant (SVOG). These federal grants are given to venues in the entertainment realm such as concert halls, theaters, and other attractions that suffered significant losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Big E, North America’s fifth-largest fair in 2019, did not take place in 2020. “For more than 100 years, the Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, has welcomed millions of visitors to enjoy exhibits, entertainment, and agriculture,” said Neal, chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “Due to the pandemic, the Big E was forced to close its gates for the 2020 season, resulting in extensive loss. I advocated fiercely on their behalf to the Small Business Administration for swift approval of the Big E’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application. Today, just weeks after almost 1.5 million people visited the 2021 fair, we celebrate the authorization of $9 million to the Big E. Congratulations to Gene Cassidy and his team for this tremendous award.”

 

Country Bank Opens New Office in Tower Square

SPRINGFIELD — Country Bank opened a business office on the 17th floor of Tower Square in Springfield at the end of October to support its continued growth in the markets it serves. The new business office will support local businesses and allow the Country Bank team to become ingrained with the companies and nonprofits in Springfield. Bringing more than 20 years of commercial banking experience, Senior Vice President Ben Leonard will lead the Springfield team. He has spent more than a decade fostering relationships in Western Mass. with both community and business leaders while he was with Wells Fargo. Leonard serves on the board for Revitalize CDC in Springfield. In 2018, he was a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty honoree and is a graduate of Wells Fargo’s Credit Management Training Program. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Texas.

 

Level Two Studios, LLC Opens in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Level Two Studios, LLC a new all-inclusive production facility, recently opened in Springfield, offering an optimal environment for professional, full-scale video production and photography. Located on the second level of 155 Brookdale Dr., the studio’s expansive, 2,000-square-foot space accommodates creative media production with numerous amenities. The many features of Level Two Studios include a 25-by-11-foot white or green screen corner cyclorama wall — the only one available in the region — as well as blackout walls for seamless filming. The studio also boasts flexible standing sets that provide endless customization options, sound suppression, full lighting, a state-of-the-art video-editing suite and audio studio for post-production, a green room, and ample accommodations for private wardrobe, makeup, meetings, and other preparation. The facility can accommodate production crews of all sizes and is available for both full- and half-day rentals.

 

Barron & Jacobs to Move Office Location

NORTHAMPTON — Barron & Jacobs Associates will move its offices in November from Old South Street in Northampton to 420 North Main St. in Leeds. After 17 years in its current location, the company has decided to move to a new spot. The existing building was purchased by the company’s prior owner from Historic Northampton, and Barron & Jacobs restored the home to its original glory. Company owner Chris Jacobs said the new site offers a great location, is well-suited for the business, and is more energy-efficient. Barron & Jacobs is a full-service design/build remodeler. In business since 1986, the company’s projects include kitchens, baths, porches and decks, attic and basement conversions, whole-house renovations, exterior work, and more. For more information or to schedule a design consultation, visit barronandjacobs.com.

 

Angels in Adoption Honors Friends of Children

HADLEY — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is celebrating Friends of Children as a 2021 Angels in Adoption honoree for its outstanding advocacy for foster-care issues. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which coordinates the Angels in Adoption program, honored Friends of Children on Oct. 20 in a virtual gala. According to Markey, Friends of Children was nominated as an honoree this year due to its relentless advocacy for children despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic. “Even in our nation’s darkest hour, as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, you have fought tirelessly for the children and families impacted by foster care and involvement in the juvenile justice system and have shown great fortitude in the face of adversity,” Markey said. Jane Lyons, executive director of Friends of Children, said accepting the nomination shines an important light on the invaluable work the organization provides. “To be recognized by the CCAI with this award is really exciting and underscores the value placed on our independent child advocacy for kids in the foster-care system.”

 

Lesser Presents $1,000 Earmark to Springfield Science Museum

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums welcomed state Sen. Eric Lesser on Oct. 25 to announce a $100,000 earmark from the Commonwealth to help fund the International Space Station exhibit in the Springfield Science Museum. The Springfield Museums is constructing a fully immersive representation of the International Space Station module Destiny. The gallery will have an ‘airlock’ entrance and dynamic view of Earth from the exhibit’s bay-window cupola. The vestibule is nearing completion and will include a facsimile astronaut suit as well as interactive features that help visitors better understand the science of space exploration. Plans are also underway for a facilitated, roving ‘space cart,’ which will include items from an astronaut’s gear that visitors can touch. A facilitator will be available to answer questions and share information about space travel. Currently on view outside the gallery is an interactive screen donated by NASA. Visitors can touch the image of the International Space Station to find out more information about its function.

 

Country Bank Supports Ride to Remember

WARE — Country Bank recently supported the Ride to Remember, the 100-mile bicycle ride in tribute to fallen police officers and firefighters. This year, the event was rerouted to include a round-trip ride from Springfield to Worcester to pay tribute to the lives lost by the Worcester Police and Fire departments. Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully, who previously participated in the ride, presented a $10,000 donation to the Ride to Remember with funds directed to the Manny 267 Foundation in Worcester. The Manny 267 Foundation was established after the city of Worcester suffered the loss of officer Manny Familia, a five-year veteran who responded to the 911 call of a 14-year-old boy in distress at Green Hill Pond. Unfortunately, neither Familia nor the boy survived. The goal of the foundation is to raise funds to provide rescue tubes for every police cruiser and, with the collaboration of the YMCA, provide proper training for police to perform water rescues. In addition, they want to offer swimming lessons and water-survival skills for kids and teenagers in the Worcester community. Finally, their goal is to donate a ‘Manny tube’ to every police department in the U.S. and to prevent this type of tragedy from ever happening again.

 

Excel Dryer Renews Support for Square One Program

SPRINGFIELD — For the fifth consecutive year, Excel Dryer is lending its support to Square One’s Adopt-a-Classroom initiative, donating $5,000 to provide supplies and meals to the agency’s preschoolers. “We are proud to support Square One and their ongoing efforts to provide early-education services to children in our area,” said Denis Gagnon, president of Excel Dryer. “This organization is a vital part of our community, providing a safe and educational space for young children. We hope our donation can help provide much-needed meals and resources for these students.” Square One’s Adopt-a-Classroom program is part of the agency’s Campaign for Healthy Kids, a multi-year fund-development initiative focused on the agency’s commitment to providing healthy meals, physical fitness, social-emotional well-being, and a healthy learning environment.

MSB Asks Community to Vote for Their Favorite Nonprofits

MONSON — With the season of giving right around the corner, Monson Savings Bank (MSB) is reaching out to the public and requesting they submit their votes for the bank’s 2022 Community Giving Initiative. For more than a decade, MSB has been seeking the help of the community to plan the bank’s community-giving activities by inviting members of the community to vote for the organizations they would like the bank to support during the upcoming year. Everyone is welcome to participate and can cast their vote at www.monsonsavings.bank/connect/community-giving.html. Voters may provide the names of up to three organizations they would like the bank to donate to in 2022. The only requirements are that the organizations be designated a nonprofit and that the organizations provide services within the bank’s geography. Voting ends on Friday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Monson Savings Bank pledges to support the top 10 organizations that receive the most votes. The 10 organizations will be announced by mid-January, and donations will then be distributed.

American Eagle Supports Asnuntuck Food Pantry

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — American Eagle Financial Credit Union (AEFCU) revealed the recipients of $25,842 in total donations from the latest round of the credit union’s popular Cash Back to the Community program. The third quarter’s winners — three nonprofit organizations from AEFCU’s service area that earned the most community votes — will each receive $8,614 from American Eagle. The latest winners are the Asnuntuck Community College Food Pantry in Enfield, the Southington Girls Softball League, and Our Piece of the Pie in Hartford. Through the Cash Back to the Community program, American Eagle has donated $76,571 to local organizations in 2021 alone, and $162,996 since the program first launched in January 2020. AEFCU donates 1% of its credit- and debit-card interchange income to three nonprofit and/or 501(c)(3) organizations each quarter through the Cash Back to the Community program. In addition to American Eagle’s donations through the Cash Back to the Community program, AEFCU employees donated $3,461 to the United Way and $8,339 to the American Eagle Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. AEFCU employees have provided $33,827 in total donations in 2021. Funds are generated through voluntary payroll deductions throughout the year and distributed to local organizations that American Eagle and its employees support on a quarterly basis.

 

BHN’s Kamp for Kids Receives $5,000 Grant from Westfield Bank

WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced it has received a grant of $5,000 from Westfield Bank’s Future Fund Program to benefit Kamp for Kids, the organization’s summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities. Westfield Bank, a longtime supporter of BHN’s Kamp for Kids, established the Future Fund in 2002 as a response to overwhelming community needs and the shrinking sources of corporate philanthropy. It prioritizes funding to 501(c)(3) educational, recreational, cultural, and social-service programs that serve Westfield Bank’s market area. Grants made to Kamp for Kids provide camperships to youth with or without disabilities to ensure that all children, regardless of family income, are able to attend camp.

 

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

Nova Home Improvements Inc., 35 Fletcher Circle, Chicopee, MA 01020. Gleb Leiderman, same address. Home improvements.

Parker K. Properties Inc., 39 Dale Court, Chicopee, MA 01013. Jason Kramer, 19 Fuller Road, Marlborough, CT 06447. Rental real estate.

EASTHAMPTON

Farm Bug Cooperative Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Suite 226, Easthampton, MA 01027. James Jasper, same address. Agriculture.

HOLYOKE

Octavian Group Inc., 68 Winter St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Michael Mottola, 16 Western Circle, Westfield, MA 01085. Real estate property management.

LONGMEADOW

Power House Interior Design Inc., 24 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kerry Koerner, same address. Interior design consulting and services.

NORTHAMPTON

Community Growth Partners Delivery Inc., 20 Ladd Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Charlotte Hanna, same address. Cannabis delivery business.

SOUTHWICK

Salon Sage Inc., 320 College Hwy., Southwick, MA 01077. Makila R. Messier, 17 Drummond Road, Enfield, CT 06082. Hair salon.

SPRINGFIELD

DOSTI Corp., 932 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01105. Syed B. Burhan, 46 Columbia St., Apt. 5B, Chicopee, MA. Convenience store.

ELIM Enterprises Inc., 212 Wollaston St., Springfield, MA 01119. Keisha Lindsay, same address. Asset-management services.

Enriquez Therapy and Healing Inc., 43 Sullivan St., Springfield, MA 01104. Jeannette Enriquez, 26 Rankin Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Pit Stop Food n’ Fuel Inc., 61 Appaloosa Lane, West Springfield, MA 01089. Hardki Gogri, same address. Retail sales of gasoline and convenience store.

Spring Travel Inc., 203 Circuit Ave., Suite 129, Box 116, West Springfield, MA 01089. Zhonghkai Wang, same address. Travel agency.

WILBRAHAM

Mass Lash and Brow, Co., 60 Chilson Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Audrey Li, same address. Mobile beauty salon.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of October 2021. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

DEERFIELD

Happy Roots Learning Center
235 Greenfield Road, #2
Darlene Barbeau

Just Fine Thank You Band
14 Gromacki Ave.
Rebecca Lang

Vyasam Inc.
242 Conway Road
Vivek Sharma

HADLEY

Diversified Equipment Services & Consulting Organization
200 Venture Way
Diversified Equipment Services & Consulting Organization

LONGMEADOW

The Cashmere Sale – Republic Clothing
921 Shaker Road
Janice Lattell

Crystal Creations
152 Bliss Road
Hubert Naggar

IDEAL4Gifted Inc.
505 Pinewood Dr.
MaryGrace Stewart

Jacobson Construction Group
200 Maple Road
Zachary Jacobson

Julian J. Leavitt Family Nursing Home
770 Converse St.
Adam Berman

Mario’s Barber Shop
945 Shaker Road
Nicole Whitmeyer

Night Owl Knots & Co.
38 Chiswick St.
Nicole Loud

Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence
770 Converse St.
Adam Berman

SOUTHWICK

Hair by Bre Couture
320 College Highway
Breanna Couture

Hair by Gwyneth Simard
320 College Highway
Gwyneth Simard

Sovereign Spirit
320 College Highway
Debra Koske

SPRINGFIELD

4 Keys Rental and Landscaping
153 Altherton St.
Adeola Vaughn

A.R.M. Carpentry Co.
137 Webber St.
Richard Ottani

The Beauty Room
638 Carew St.
Yamilette Reyes

Brian’s Carpet and Upholstery
154 Brittany Road
Brian Stasiak

Coco and Duce Boutique
66 East Bay Path Ter.
Tyejhia Richardson

Iglesia Pentecostal
253 Belmont Ave.
Elvin Rivera

Maia M Consulting
21 Dorchester St.
Cheryl Stanley

Malissa Naylor Realty
52 Bircham St.
Malissa Naylor

Marlee’s
750 Boston Road
Jodanne St. George

Master’s Hair Salon
24 Island Pond Road
Janet Disco

The Pedicure Bar
837 State St., Apt. 415
Nyasia Martinez

Picks Computer Consulting
35 Gresham St.
David Pickrell

Pit Stop Food N Fuel
740 Boston Road
Haridk Gogri

Ra’ N
1690 Boston Road
Sinely Vegerano

Wireless Sales
1375 Liberty St.
Erik Biles

Yolie Boutique & Beauty Salon
49 Melha Ave.
Yolie Brun

WESTFIELD

American Pro Wash
107 Franklin St.
Tyler Tersavich

Crew Cut & Shave Co.
194 East Main St.
Luis Franco

GPS Builders LLC
48 Marla Circle
Gregory Strattner

Lovelace Design
188 Susan Dr.
Butter Pickin Good LLC

NSM Automation
2 Tina Lane
Bogdan Misiaszek

Par 4 the Course
99 Springfield Road
RJ CMR Inc.

Pieces to Patches Quilting
77 Mill St.
Cora Hall

Quality Machining & Manufacturing
179 Joseph Ave.
Steven Sobczyk

Rapid Task Force F.R.T.
988 Southampton Road
Luis Rosada

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Boduch, Jason Michael
3 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 9/30/2021

Briganti, Naomi R.
52 Montville St.
Chicopee, MA 01013-3834
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/11/2021

Contreras, Anthony
110 Brooks Village Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/08/2021

Corris, Beverly A.M.
36 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/08/2021

Fox, Safiya M.
40 School St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2021

Hunter, David F.
70 Wilton St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/15/2021

Mendoza, Jonathan
82 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Date: 9/30/2021

Miner, Jason M.
11 Palmer Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 9/30/2021

Paleologopoulos, Ellen Tracy
184 East Main St., Apt. 204
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/08/2021

Peters, Dennis James
115 Lenox St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/14/2021

Pizza Makers
Altomare, Salvatore P.
178 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/08/2021

Rodriguez, Amanda L.
92 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/06/2021

Santos, Elpidia
650 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/12/2021

McLeod, Jeffrey S.
8 Villone Dr., Apt. 3
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/06/2021

Watts, A. Kimberly
11 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/07/2021

Zglobicki, Richard
314 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/13/2021

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

116 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Mother Goose Properties LLC
Seller: Ellen Fay-Cadran
Date: 10/12/21

290 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jamie P. Cross
Seller: Frank R. Squillante
Date: 10/12/21

BUCKLAND

32 Hog Hollow Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $717,000
Buyer: William Creelman
Seller: Norman P. Toy
Date: 10/15/21

43 Upper St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $608,675
Buyer: Lindsay M. Allen
Seller: Purinton, Mark L., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/21

CHARLEMONT

224 Avery Brook Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jonathan Mirin
Seller: Bragdon-Bingham INT
Date: 10/05/21

CONWAY

1126 Ashfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Benjamin Lucia
Seller: Patrick A. Falla
Date: 10/15/21

104 Mathews Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Patrick Tompkins
Seller: Steven L. Zakon-Anderson
Date: 10/15/21

361 Route 8A
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Robert Schaentzler
Seller: Voytko INT
Date: 10/15/21

DEERFIELD

1 Beaver Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Kuzdzal
Seller: Daysal INT
Date: 10/15/21

ERVING

143 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Matthew Ziomek
Seller: Jarred M. Talbot
Date: 10/06/21

193 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Alexandra A. Darcy
Seller: Brian S. Price
Date: 10/15/21

GREENFIELD

79 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jason M. McKinnon
Seller: Gordon D. Dubois
Date: 10/07/21

113 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Laurence Klein
Seller: Angelo L. Thomas
Date: 10/14/21

654 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $452,500
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Larry & Caron Yost LT
Date: 10/14/21

359 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ashley M. Podlesny
Seller: Jane M. Butynski
Date: 10/13/21

57 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Vanessa L. Torrado
Seller: Sandi H. Graves
Date: 10/15/21

77 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Maria R. Tramontozzi
Seller: Marilyn A. Matysiewicz
Date: 10/15/21

36 Revere Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Robert Ward
Seller: Jenna Skutnik-Sheffield
Date: 10/14/21

192 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Sheela Patel
Seller: Freedom Hill RT 3
Date: 10/15/21

244-246 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Doug W. Laroche
Seller: Layne V. Floyd
Date: 10/05/21

MONTAGUE

19 Park St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose F. Villafana
Seller: Maria R. Christenson
Date: 10/15/21

2 Pinewood Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jonathan C. Macomber
Seller: Ethan M. Balk
Date: 10/06/21

8 Richardson Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Leela J. Joy
Seller: Katherine A. Hart
Date: 10/07/21

NORTHFIELD

44 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael L. Augros
Seller: Thomas Aquinas College
Date: 10/08/21

654 Pine Meadow Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $337,750
Buyer: Kyle Provencal
Seller: Amanda C. Skalski
Date: 10/06/21

ORANGE

280 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $181,975
Buyer: Anthony Gemma
Seller: Bonnie Taylor
Date: 10/08/21

64 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Russell
Seller: DC Brooks FT
Date: 10/08/21

100 Summit St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Adam J. Wuoti
Seller: Kelly Vaillancourt
Date: 10/12/21

114 Warwick Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $162,950
Buyer: AMLN Revocable RT
Seller: Normand Dallaire
Date: 10/13/21

 

SHELBURNE

26 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Bragdon-Bingham INT
Seller: Joseph G. Chadwick
Date: 10/07/21

SHUTESBURY

40 Kettle Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $511,050
Buyer: Jill Clemmer
Seller: Nancy P. Damato
Date: 10/08/21

WARWICK

315 Wendell Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Hagie
Seller: Boone, Bradford I., (Estate)
Date: 10/05/21

WHATELY

204 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Nathan E. Smith
Seller: William J. Smith
Date: 10/08/21

WENDELL

250 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Brian Comfort
Seller: Louanne Soos
Date: 10/15/21

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

56 Columbus St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Volodymyr Yakymenko
Seller: Paula A. Boisclair
Date: 10/12/21

25 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Eduardo Suarez
Seller: Johnny Ramos
Date: 10/15/21

38 Forest Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Plato O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Patricia R. Perry
Date: 10/08/21

807 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nathalie Champagne
Seller: John T. Langevin
Date: 10/15/21

30 Memorial Park
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: George Sweat
Seller: Lee M. Racine
Date: 10/15/21

612 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Jose A. Gonzalez
Seller: David J. Zurlino
Date: 10/15/21

75 Pheasant Run Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Kenneth Ramos
Seller: Joanne M. Brochetti
Date: 10/15/21

53 Provin Mountain Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Christopher J. Peltier
Seller: James B. Lockwood
Date: 10/12/21

853 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 853 Silver Street RT
Seller: Baldyga, Paul, (Estate)
Date: 10/04/21

48-50 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $188,586
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Byron W. Zinn
Date: 10/04/21

37 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Samantha Ford
Seller: Andrea L. Scalise
Date: 10/12/21

BRIMFIELD

62 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joshua Chaples
Seller: Frank Della-Rosa
Date: 10/08/21

160 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Hannah T. Lazo
Seller: Jerrold Bennett
Date: 10/15/21

CHESTER

Goss Hill Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $341,903
Buyer: National Farm & Forestry LLC
Seller: Goss Road Estates LLC
Date: 10/14/21

CHICOPEE

13 Baril Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Ahmed Aljashaam
Seller: Mary Liszka
Date: 10/13/21

50 Beauchamp Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: M. Russell-Masterson
Seller: Lisa J. Russell
Date: 10/14/21

41 Bemis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Valerie Calderon
Seller: Maria D. Dybski
Date: 10/15/21

28 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Brital 1987 LLC
Seller: Jeffrey A. Larochelle
Date: 10/13/21

25 Boutin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gerald Michon
Seller: Jeffrey M. Picard
Date: 10/07/21

62 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Roberto C. Jimenez
Seller: Viktor Moshkovskiy
Date: 10/08/21

181 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,584,000
Buyer: Sunlight Apartment LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/07/21

443 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kelvin Maldonado
Seller: Jennifer L. Johnson
Date: 10/05/21

1237 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: James D. Deary
Seller: Laurie J. Rousseau
Date: 10/13/21

220 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Madeleine J. Riel
Seller: Andres Otero
Date: 10/15/21

6 Charles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,495
Buyer: Blue Sky Investment Group LLC
Seller: Jeremy Houlihan
Date: 10/05/21

93 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Imari L. Silva
Seller: Aaron Beaulieu
Date: 10/15/21

Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $369,500
Buyer: City Of Chicopee
Seller: Western Mass. Electric Co.
Date: 10/06/21

17 Dakota Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Claude Labrie
Seller: Sean P. Welch
Date: 10/04/21

64 Dobek Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Moses M. Ehiabhi
Seller: Scott R. Pepin
Date: 10/08/21

303 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: J&E Real Estate LLC
Seller: Angela M. Vatter
Date: 10/15/21

22 Farmington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Karimar Vargas-Ramirez
Seller: James M. Horniak
Date: 10/12/21

92 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Antonio H. Pantaleon
Seller: Marie M. Gower
Date: 10/04/21

81 Green St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Single Source Services LLC
Seller: Noel G. Laflamme
Date: 10/15/21

70 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Kathleen Robinson
Seller: Mary J. Matras
Date: 10/15/21

542 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Yasser H. Mahdy
Seller: Kelly R. Ryan
Date: 10/06/21

18 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Sharon M. Ruth
Seller: Alexis Rodriguez
Date: 10/08/21

54 Ondrick Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Julianne Sporbert
Seller: Michael A. Trumbull
Date: 10/15/21

15 Railroad Row
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,584,000
Buyer: Sunlight Apartment LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/07/21

82 Rivers Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $940,000
Buyer: Prime Living Properties LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/07/21

88 Rivers Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $940,000
Buyer: Prime Living Properties LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/07/21

20 Riverview Place
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Hash Properties LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/05/21

50 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Nedie J. Ramirez
Seller: Walter L. Wood
Date: 10/13/21

28 Spence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Reynaldo Santiago
Seller: Christina M. Santinello
Date: 10/07/21

25 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Miroslav Nesterchuk
Seller: Joan D. Bissonnette
Date: 10/05/21

61 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Luis D. Brignoni
Seller: JBD Empire LLC
Date: 10/06/21

24 Sycamore Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Michael D. Berardelli
Seller: Grandview Development Assocs. LLC
Date: 10/06/21

7 Washington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,584,000
Buyer: Sunlight Apartment LLC
Seller: James Cherewatti
Date: 10/07/21

172 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Wladyslawa Lizak
Seller: James J. Desautels
Date: 10/08/21

EAST LONGMEADOW

72 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Carol A. McNally
Seller: Edwin E. Lempke
Date: 10/05/21

17 Donamor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David Melanson
Seller: Hubert W. Pfabe
Date: 10/08/21

215 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Makeida Leverett
Seller: David J. Proulx
Date: 10/07/21

7 Elizabeth St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: David J. Proulx
Seller: Thomas B. McGowan
Date: 10/07/21

331 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nilda D. Wotton
Seller: John M. Nathan
Date: 10/08/21

14 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Amieland B. Singh
Seller: Thomas S. Sophinos
Date: 10/08/21

433 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $204,100
Buyer: Mandi Safford
Seller: Theresa A. Williams
Date: 10/15/21

848 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ichigo T. Mai
Seller: Ronald J. Cauley
Date: 10/08/21

56 Woodbridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Christina Rivera
Seller: Dennis M. Farioli
Date: 10/07/21

GRANVILLE

Gorge Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $128,400
Buyer: James Adams
Seller: Bannish Lumber Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

HAMPDEN

151 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $519,000
Buyer: Nickolas Stone
Seller: Wayne M. Goodwin
Date: 10/06/21

20 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Antonio Morales
Seller: Kent R. Beach
Date: 10/05/21

10 Mountainview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: James G. Lyon
Seller: Amy M. Bohan
Date: 10/12/21

46 Mountainview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Amber M. Pelletier
Seller: Warren Spears
Date: 10/15/21

16 South Ridge Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: Phillip J. Rodrigues
Seller: James W. Walsh
Date: 10/07/21

HOLLAND

28 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Ryanne K. Nixon
Seller: Ronald Lapierre
Date: 10/12/21

47 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Peter C. Perez
Seller: Chestnut Hill Homes LLC
Date: 10/15/21

242 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael S. Burns
Seller: Scott Alexander
Date: 10/15/21

HOLYOKE

5 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $762,500
Buyer: Maxx Consultant Inc.
Seller: Mao Moon LLC
Date: 10/08/21

10 Briarwood Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $606,000
Buyer: Ryan G. Ramos
Seller: Patricia A. Ouellette
Date: 10/08/21

41 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: MD Holyoke Realty LLC
Seller: Margaro Crespo
Date: 10/08/21

333 Canal St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: 3DS Group LLC
Seller: E&L Corp.
Date: 10/08/21

665 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $267,100
Buyer: Kalipa Asset Capital LLC
Seller: Kevin Cruz
Date: 10/08/21

338-340 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Stephen D. Lucero
Seller: Christopher J. English
Date: 10/14/21

415 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kevin Smith
Seller: Kevin F. Joyce
Date: 10/15/21

5 Jeane Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Claudio A. Perez
Seller: Prattico, Joseph R., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/21

888 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Betty Gomez
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 10/07/21

85 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Juan L. Andujar
Seller: Guylene N. Matthes
Date: 10/15/21

1649-1/2 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $132,358
Buyer: Jeffrey G. Clayton
Seller: Martin J. Clayton Insurance Agency
Date: 10/06/21

1693 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Gallagher Properties LLC
Seller: Aarib Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

2075 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Maria E. Gomez
Seller: Marta Romero
Date: 10/05/21

28 O’Connor Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: John Defonte
Seller: Stephen L. Johnson
Date: 10/05/21

179 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Javier Maldonado
Seller: Stephen Bosco
Date: 10/07/21

9-11 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Anthony B. Antonellis
Seller: Harry H. Thayer
Date: 10/08/21

47 Pynchon Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Maureen A. Harbilas
Date: 10/12/21

23 Wellesley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Cecily Wiswall
Seller: Rachael Smith-Ramos
Date: 10/15/21

LONGMEADOW

25 Andover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: 11 Pineridge Dr RT
Seller: Kaufman Family LLC
Date: 10/12/21

8 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Razia Siddiquee
Seller: Geoffrey P. Adams
Date: 10/08/21

169 Crescent Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kristin Russell
Seller: Elizabeth O. Dunn
Date: 10/07/21

8 Deerfield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Gladysh Capital LLC
Seller: Kevin A. Kruser
Date: 10/06/21

54 Fernleaf Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Fabricio Ochoa
Seller: Thomas E. Clark
Date: 10/15/21

108 Greenmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Susan Muhaimin
Seller: Rohit Rattan
Date: 10/04/21

679 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Corrine P. Ryan
Seller: Yong Han
Date: 10/15/21

18 Lexington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $253,500
Buyer: Yong J. No
Seller: Michael Sorrell
Date: 10/08/21

1203 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Ruotao Huang
Seller: Gregory S. Burstein
Date: 10/13/21

67 Parkside St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Benjamin E. Fredette
Seller: Rory Buxton
Date: 10/14/21

164 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael D. McLane
Seller: Frances P. Regnault
Date: 10/04/21

107 Wenonah Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Magni Properties LLC
Seller: Hillary Coughlin
Date: 10/08/21

68 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Alice Pizzi
Seller: Rudy M. Dagostino
Date: 10/08/21

17 Woodside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $704,000
Buyer: Joan J. Carra 2004 FT
Seller: Richard J. Ianello
Date: 10/15/21

LUDLOW

39 Arnold St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Andrew Doming
Seller: Daniel J. Parker
Date: 10/06/21

90 Barre Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Paul R. Mailhott
Seller: Mary E. Debarge
Date: 10/04/21

42 Bristol St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Heather Marini
Seller: Stephen Vicencio
Date: 10/05/21

77 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Michael Wegner
Seller: Gerald S. Bolduc
Date: 10/14/21

17 Deponte Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Mark E. Kifer
Seller: Kenric D. Gallano
Date: 10/14/21

89 Edgewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Paulo L. Roxo
Seller: Rosemary P. Conui
Date: 10/08/21

45 Franklin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Manh Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Joseph A. Nunes
Date: 10/13/21

90 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Susan Martinelli
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 10/14/21

56 Hillcrest Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Liam Powers
Seller: Cathleen M. Morris
Date: 10/14/21

193 Jerad Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Yang Liu
Seller: Robert Nadeau
Date: 10/14/21

110 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Lacie Collins
Seller: Jeremy J. Guinipero
Date: 10/12/21

68 Michael St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Ellen J. Pollock
Seller: Vance, Hubert R., (Estate)
Date: 10/13/21

45 River St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Maria D. Dybski
Seller: Fabio X. Conceicao
Date: 10/15/21

22 Ronald St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Troy Martins
Seller: Shanna M. Moutinho
Date: 10/08/21

Sunset Ridge #19
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Luis Martins
Seller: Jeremy J. Procon
Date: 10/07/21

89 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Coelho
Seller: Lisa M. Martin
Date: 10/14/21

MONSON

170 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Seller: Anthony T. Sattler
Date: 10/14/21

19 Lakeshore Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $359,013
Buyer: Susan B. Cohen
Seller: Barbara J. Stein
Date: 10/15/21

7 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Phillip Simpson
Seller: Craig R. Levesque
Date: 10/05/21

4 Park Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Hiram D. Serpa-Espino
Seller: Shawn Bronson
Date: 10/15/21

42 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Richard Blain
Seller: Michael Smith
Date: 10/15/21

PALMER

10-12 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Crystal L. Goddu
Seller: Jessica M. Pieciak
Date: 10/14/21

SPRINGFIELD

Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Ninotchka Sastre-Diaz
Seller: Nils B. Dahl
Date: 10/05/21

555-557 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $278,250
Buyer: OM Belmont Ave. LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 10/08/21

2248 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $333,420
Buyer: Caroline Brusger 2020 IRT
Seller: Stephen M. Rondeau
Date: 10/15/21

33-35 Battery St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Molly M. Ronan
Seller: Mary C. Joyce
Date: 10/08/21

641 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Gibeau
Seller: Bettye J. McGhee
Date: 10/15/21

34-36 Beechwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Vijayakumar Paramasivam
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 10/06/21

85 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Hernandez
Seller: Paul R. Campbell
Date: 10/08/21

34-36 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Gilbert R. Blake
Seller: Michael Noad
Date: 10/15/21

43 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: BRVS LLC
Seller: Strela Builders Corp.
Date: 10/05/21

309 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Berkshire Springfield LLC
Seller: Berkshire Realty LLC
Date: 10/04/21

36 Birch Glen Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: Danielle Ellis
Seller: Jose S. Borges
Date: 10/07/21

108 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Sekar S. Dhanasekaran
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 10/15/21

97 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Carlos R. Cabrera
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 10/08/21

144 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Ronald Wallace
Seller: Sandra A. McCarroll
Date: 10/06/21

89 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Tony Younes
Seller: Wilmington Trust
Date: 10/14/21

54 Catharine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carmen D. Trinidad
Seller: Siam Williams Investment Group LLC
Date: 10/04/21

38 Chase Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Cleon D. Lowe
Seller: B&B Properties LLC
Date: 10/14/21

18-20 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jonathan Ramos
Seller: Pedro J. Aguirre
Date: 10/13/21

34 Clifton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: K. M. Martinez-Ortolaza
Seller: Clifton Ave LLC
Date: 10/08/21

50 Cocoran Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Johan Cotto
Seller: Cage Enterprises LLC
Date: 10/04/21

30 Craig St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,300
Buyer: Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Seller: Christopher K. Frey
Date: 10/04/21

17 Dalton Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Robert Finnegan
Date: 10/15/21

78 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Eternity Desarae-Thomas
Seller: Julianne Sporbert
Date: 10/15/21

202 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Rivera
Seller: Damian Cieszkowski
Date: 10/15/21

100 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kendall J. Brea
Seller: Hang Vu
Date: 10/06/21

116 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Shaoging Ni
Seller: Antonieta Mathieson
Date: 10/13/21

38 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Lisbeth Hernandez
Seller: Ronald A. Watt
Date: 10/13/21

520 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Sheila Willard
Seller: Colleen Matchett
Date: 10/12/21

459 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Lumpkin & Markarian Holding
Seller: 459 Dwight Street LLC
Date: 10/06/21

397-399 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Josias Victorio-Morales
Seller: Erasmito Gonzalez
Date: 10/15/21

25 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Christine Flores
Seller: Malachi Torres
Date: 10/15/21

74-76 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Mark Delnegro
Seller: Jeremy Houlihan
Date: 10/04/21

15 Eldert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Norma Reyes
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 10/05/21

29 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Zacha Figueroa
Seller: Khambrel D. Wilson
Date: 10/08/21

44 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Techia Lamoure-Francis
Seller: Jenna L. Dziok
Date: 10/08/21

164 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: John I. Hedegaard
Seller: Clifford Robinson
Date: 10/15/21

64-66 Ferris St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Maynard Hamre Investments LLC
Seller: Brian P. McCabe
Date: 10/05/21

103 Flint St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lisandra Zeno
Seller: Zurc, Alexis K., (Estate)
Date: 10/12/21

41 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: La Isla Mas Grande LLC
Seller: Janet M. Kline
Date: 10/12/21

31 Fremont St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Jean Vazquez
Seller: Luz Bobadilla
Date: 10/05/21

175 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Autumn E. Mathieu
Seller: Wilfred F. Mathieu
Date: 10/06/21

297 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Melva Dejesus
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 10/12/21

11 Greenacre Square
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Linda Beckett
Seller: Thomas, L., (Estate)
Date: 10/13/21

54 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Angel J. Padilla-Pacheco
Seller: Gina Milambo
Date: 10/08/21

132 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jeremy D. Borgatti
Seller: Antonio Morales
Date: 10/05/21

18 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Janice Gauthier
Seller: Winslow W. Reed
Date: 10/04/21

41 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Henry Chhim
Seller: Glenn R. Pittsinger
Date: 10/15/21

69 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Felix D. Menendez
Seller: Evan R. Nyman
Date: 10/13/21

80-82 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Starling Diaz-Agramonte
Seller: Equity T. Co
Date: 10/08/21

166 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Adrian Delgado
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 10/14/21

152 Lake Dr.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: ZF SPV LLC
Seller: Meghan K. Lightbrown
Date: 10/08/21

45 Leitch St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jose M. Serrano
Seller: Alvaro Rodriguez
Date: 10/14/21

116-118 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Luis O. Serrano
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 10/15/21

68 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,579
Buyer: Dong Phuong Group Inc.
Seller: Raymond C. Bevivino
Date: 10/14/21

71-73 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jeralmi Delgadillo
Seller: Celeste Diede
Date: 10/05/21

11 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Imari Hernandez-Garcia
Seller: Lisa C. Rivers
Date: 10/13/21

113 Michon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Thomas Pedraza
Seller: Aleksandr Tsvor
Date: 10/15/21

 

89 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Yachira Olivo
Seller: Lorraine Holmes-Spruell
Date: 10/04/21

90 Monticello Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Julio A. Hernandez
Seller: Tascon Homes LLC
Date: 10/15/21

181 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Edgardo Perez
Seller: Chad M. Bassett
Date: 10/05/21

35 Norman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Denise Bolanos
Seller: Kylah Stanton
Date: 10/08/21

350 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Norma S. Perez
Seller: Gerald Roncalli
Date: 10/14/21

150 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan St.Amand
Seller: Donald K. Husson
Date: 10/08/21

77 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Benjamin T. Griffin
Seller: Markus M. Neugebauer
Date: 10/14/21

2127 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joshua Sanabria
Seller: Phillip Vivenzio
Date: 10/08/21

39 Parkwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anna L. Bloom
Seller: Ellen J. Pollock
Date: 10/13/21

45 Pilgrim Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Warren E. Clark
Seller: Russell A. Clark
Date: 10/08/21

130-132 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ricardo A. Perez
Seller: Ann M. Pastula
Date: 10/13/21

121 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Margare Waisome-Sinclair
Seller: Washington, C. E. B., (Estate)
Date: 10/15/21

85-91 Putnam Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Elasha Naylor
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 10/05/21

37 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Eastcoastbuyers LLC
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

59 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Chloe S. Roldan-Guzman
Seller: Liliya Gerasimchuk
Date: 10/08/21

241 S. Branch Pkwy
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Ravin S. Acharya
Seller: Nepal Tamang
Date: 10/07/21

130 Spear Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Stephanie Serrano
Seller: Daniel B. Leiper
Date: 10/06/21

102 Tamarack Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Charles Youmans
Seller: Kenneth Ramos
Date: 10/15/21

237-239 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mikayla Brunson
Seller: Felix Antigua
Date: 10/15/21

70 Vermont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: Dias Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/21

39 Wendell Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Yikerta Mamushet
Seller: Carlos Rivera
Date: 10/05/21

68-70 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ana Y. Mejia
Seller: Vincent Cardillo
Date: 10/15/21

35-37 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Ricardo N. Hylton
Date: 10/08/21

215 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $299,500
Buyer: Tilak Upadhaya
Seller: Roberto C. Jimenez
Date: 10/12/21

215 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Tilak Upadhaya
Seller: Roberto C. Jimenez
Date: 10/08/21

188-190 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Cesar Lopez
Seller: Meredith G. Shepard
Date: 10/08/21

1093 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jeimy O. Rodriguez
Seller: Lawrence R. Marti
Date: 10/15/21

SOUTHWICK

535 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Depalma Realty Inc.
Seller: Tynan Realty LLC
Date: 10/14/21

10 Depot St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Ryan B. Chapman
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 10/04/21

23 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,377
Buyer: Laelia LLC
Seller: Priscilla M. Silkey
Date: 10/06/21

36 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David Drake
Seller: James H. Saalfrank
Date: 10/08/21

99 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Audrey Dufresne
Seller: David T. Plakias
Date: 10/13/21

204 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Melissa Morrow
Seller: David W. Gunn
Date: 10/04/21

98 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Joshua Lightcap
Seller: Melissa Morrow
Date: 10/04/21

1 Silvergrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $474,747
Buyer: Frank A. Cavallo
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

TOLLAND

156 S. Village Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Austin Rybacki
Seller: William C. Walters
Date: 10/08/21

WALES

57 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $136,400
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Michael W. Bowden
Date: 10/04/21

2 Woodland Heights
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Sean Valley
Seller: Michael Byrnes
Date: 10/04/21

WEST SPRINGFIELD

51-53 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Anton A. Yunikov
Seller: Tatyana V. Myakushko
Date: 10/04/21

60 Chilson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Mariana Ditoro
Seller: Anthony L. Calabrese
Date: 10/07/21

669 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Ciborowski
Seller: Michelle K. Alfano
Date: 10/07/21

34 East School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Emad Almastou
Seller: Suren Tumasyan
Date: 10/06/21

179 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Patrick Sady
Seller: Julianne Larkin-Leissner
Date: 10/15/21

490 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Albert Stasiak
Seller: Diane M. Ayr
Date: 10/07/21

21 High St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Brianna Gibbs
Seller: Jacqueline K. Rosner
Date: 10/06/21

126 High Meadow Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $627,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Kelley
Seller: Andri V. Laizer
Date: 10/12/21

66 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Elija Gurung
Seller: Nicholas A. Gero
Date: 10/15/21

35 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mark Taylor
Seller: Travis W. Chaput
Date: 10/04/21

80 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lynn M. Mancha RET
Seller: Rosemary Eger
Date: 10/14/21

44 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Ramos
Seller: Jasmine D. Barreto
Date: 10/15/21

17 Tiara Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Rajendra Patel
Seller: Mohammad A. Burhan
Date: 10/15/21

57 Tiara Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Bradley
Seller: Joseph C. Kelley
Date: 10/12/21

2610 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Meghan Lemay
Seller: Daniel P. Taibbi
Date: 10/15/21

WESTFIELD

47 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Peter R. Beloin
Seller: Nancy Schenna
Date: 10/07/21

12 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Jerry Ramsay
Seller: Brendan P. Wilson
Date: 10/04/21

8 Foss St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Michelle Dyke
Seller: Zachary Howell
Date: 10/13/21

263 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Bourque
Seller: Jason W. Sheehan
Date: 10/08/21

37 Greenwood St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Naples Property Group LLC
Seller: Rebecca L. Beggs
Date: 10/04/21

19 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael Geary
Seller: Angelo Liquori
Date: 10/05/21

19 Laro Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Vaclavicek
Seller: Ashlee Bard
Date: 10/15/21

606 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Karl R. Reuss
Seller: Evelyn M. Pratt
Date: 10/08/21

7 Nancy Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Jarry
Seller: Robert J. Morin
Date: 10/15/21

86 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Katelyn Crogan
Seller: Ronald C. Baldwin
Date: 10/13/21

49 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $367,500
Buyer: William Sanfardino
Seller: Benjamin N. Koenig
Date: 10/05/21

251 Ponders Hollow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rebecca M. Rouse
Seller: Szuba, Edward F., (Estate)
Date: 10/12/21

137 Rachael Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Artem Dyachvok
Seller: Sandra L. Wadsworth
Date: 10/04/21

24 Reed St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $328,500
Buyer: Charles F. Snyder
Seller: Yelena L. Moody
Date: 10/06/21

22 Rosedell Dr. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Ruben Colon
Seller: Caitlin E. Fields
Date: 10/07/21

61 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: John Woods
Seller: Revitalized Renovations
Date: 10/07/21

146 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Peter Zaleski
Seller: Christopher Adamczyk
Date: 10/14/21

56 Shannon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Falconer
Seller: Douglas B. Falconer
Date: 10/08/21

33 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robert Davis
Seller: Jesse Stanley
Date: 10/06/21

169 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nathan Hopson
Seller: Sarah G. Perreault
Date: 10/15/21

48 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ashley Pacheco
Seller: Orville R. Libanan
Date: 10/12/21

West Parish Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,400
Buyer: James Adams
Seller: Bannish Lumber Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

451 West Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Usher
Seller: Michael Bartlett
Date: 10/07/21

67 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: Loi T. Tong
Seller: Robert L. Rea
Date: 10/08/21

WILBRAHAM

1155 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Brian M. Rigali
Seller: Rebecca S. Tirabassi
Date: 10/12/21

949 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Michael V. Tirabassi
Seller: Matthew W. Jackson
Date: 10/12/21

5 Herrick Place
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Rosati
Seller: Timothy F. Walsh
Date: 10/14/21

2 Highview Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Alida Garcia
Seller: Kristine M. Rodrigues
Date: 10/05/21

212 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Juana I. Quinones
Seller: Nancy E. Piccin
Date: 10/15/21

965 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $471,000
Buyer: Stephen E. Debruyn
Seller: Peter L. Fitzgerald
Date: 10/15/21

8 Old Farm Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Eric M. Koslik
Seller: Alfred E. Ouimet
Date: 10/04/21

4 Sawmill Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kelvin Rivera
Seller: Marilyn H. Murray
Date: 10/15/21

22 Sunnyside Ter.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $461,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Balicki
Seller: Christian A. Barthelette
Date: 10/08/21

50 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Gary Payton
Seller: Philip E. Pace
Date: 10/04/21

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

127 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Roman
Seller: Marion T. Rosenau
Date: 10/07/21

38 Lessey St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $115,580
Buyer: Gunter Kallmann
Seller: Margaret J. McLaren
Date: 10/15/21

57 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: G. W. & M. L. Slowiaczek RET
Seller: Mazzoco RT
Date: 10/12/21

30 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: 30 North East St. LLC
Seller: Julie M. Tajima
Date: 10/13/21

44 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Milo & Cooper LLC
Seller: Marie E. Desch
Date: 10/07/21

46 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Milo & Cooper LLC
Seller: Marie E. Desch
Date: 10/07/21

747 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Wendy McDowell
Seller: Paul A. Huijing
Date: 10/06/21

BELCHERTOWN

248 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Angela A. McMahon
Seller: Jason Gagnon
Date: 10/15/21

279 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: James J. Spellman
Seller: Robert L. Hislop
Date: 10/06/21

137 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Paul L. Beaulieu
Seller: Raymond A. Contois
Date: 10/15/21

7 Cloverhill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Tianning Huang
Seller: Michael J. Lamoureux
Date: 10/15/21

1317 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Umbra Property LLC
Seller: Federal Street Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/21

282 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $526,000
Buyer: Robert A. Passaretti
Seller: Dean H. Adam
Date: 10/13/21

215 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jabish Hill Enterprises LLC
Seller: Wilson, Brian A., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/21

41 Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Allison B. Thorpe
Seller: Darlene E. Bonner
Date: 10/14/21

50 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $461,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Ristaino
Seller: Kenneth L. Miron
Date: 10/04/21

28 Sarah Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Glenn E. Burrows
Seller: Shelterwood Management LLC
Date: 10/15/21

581 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Robert Cameron
Seller: Dillon F. Monroe
Date: 10/15/21

CHESTERFIELD

48 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Nancy W. Hitzig
Seller: Ronald P. Imig
Date: 10/15/21

CUMMINGTON

237 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Anthony Lake
Seller: Beth T. Eisenberg
Date: 10/08/21

EASTHAMPTON

65 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Scott Fitzmeyer
Seller: Robert F. Tremble RET
Date: 10/05/21

33 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ryan Carey
Seller: Denise L. Carey
Date: 10/04/21

12 Laurel Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Geoffrey A. Kuter
Seller: Cavallari FT
Date: 10/04/21

32 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Norwich Properties LLC
Seller: Lebeau, Richard L., (Estate)
Date: 10/08/21

10 Orchard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christian D. Bodley
Seller: Peter T. Scibak
Date: 10/06/21

9 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,700
Buyer: Carmen J. Macchia
Seller: Jackson K. Weber
Date: 10/14/21

8 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: BJR IRT
Seller: Donald R. Teres
Date: 10/05/21

105 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: Mark J. Hanson
Date: 10/12/21

91 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Willem J. Doeleman
Seller: Thomas D. Wallace
Date: 10/15/21

GOSHEN

93 Hyde Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $756,000
Buyer: Mitchell Schoch
Seller: Kelly A. Poppen RET
Date: 10/07/21

34 Pond Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gerald A. Hinkle
Seller: Janice R. Ellis
Date: 10/15/21

116 Spruce Corner Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Cecelia H. Thomas
Seller: Jennifer L. Thomas
Date: 10/06/21

GRANBY

29 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Cari M. Wiater
Seller: Wayne A. Gagnon
Date: 10/13/21

243 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $529,900
Buyer: Coree Caporale-Aussant
Seller: Robert A. Lapointe
Date: 10/14/21

HADLEY

1 Grand Oak Farm Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $601,000
Buyer: Matthew Hosen
Seller: Daniel J. Young
Date: 10/12/21

111 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gohyang Family LLC
Seller: 111-113 Russell St. LLC
Date: 10/13/21

115 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gohyang Family LLC
Seller: 111-113 Russell St. LLC
Date: 10/13/21

HATFIELD

58 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Gisella Holinka
Seller: Darlene M. Omasta
Date: 10/08/21

HUNTINGTON

Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $341,903
Buyer: National Farm & Forestry LLC
Seller: Goss Road Estates LLC
Date: 10/14/21

NORTHAMPTON

72 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $204,668
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Jeremy Hewat
Date: 10/13/21

200 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Samuel M. Thomson
Seller: Linda K. White
Date: 10/15/21

23 Grandview St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Enid Blechman
Seller: Stephen D. Chevalier
Date: 10/07/21

23 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $652,850
Buyer: B. S. & Nancy Ryburn RET
Seller: Sunwood Development Corp.
Date: 10/15/21

88 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Douglas J. Wheat
Seller: 5498 Gleason RET
Date: 10/06/21

42 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: W. David Rosenmiller
Seller: Truskinoff, Debra B., (Estate)
Date: 10/15/21

91 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $603,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Smith
Seller: Armagan Gezici
Date: 10/06/21

420 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Jacobs
Seller: Sharon Mayberry
Date: 10/06/21

258 Old Wilson Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Beth Gillis
Seller: Pine Meadows Properties LLC
Date: 10/08/21

70 Sherman Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Mathena Morrissey
Seller: Christopher Karney
Date: 10/04/21

PELHAM

31 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: William Sherr
Seller: Joseph Cox
Date: 10/05/21

SOUTH HADLEY

13 Hunter Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Edward K. Lundrigan
Seller: Kevin W. Dalton
Date: 10/08/21

40 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $497,500
Buyer: David C. Casey
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction Inc.
Date: 10/08/21

8 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Heather Menard
Seller: William R. Sasseville
Date: 10/15/21

22 Midway St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $309,310
Buyer: Amanda F. Geno
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 10/07/21

20 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Omasta
Seller: Christopher A. Cote
Date: 10/12/21

93 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Kelly C. Dewall
Seller: Healy, Robert F., (Estate)
Date: 10/08/21

5 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Finn
Seller: David W. Menard
Date: 10/15/21

22 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Elisha G. Church
Seller: James M. Murphy
Date: 10/04/21

31 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Gerard F. Lachance
Seller: Margaret M. St.Martin
Date: 10/13/21

17 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: George B. Witman
Seller: Donald J. Baptiste
Date: 10/06/21

75 Washington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Zadkiel RT
Seller: Du Con Properties LLC
Date: 10/13/21

48 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Brian J. Greaney
Seller: Eugene T. Greaney
Date: 10/14/21

8 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Priya McCoy
Seller: Susan R. Martinelli
Date: 10/14/21

SOUTHAMPTON

127 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jeremy R. Labrie
Seller: New England Remodeling
Date: 10/07/21

8 Nicole Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Donna L. Lynn
Seller: Donald J. Delphia
Date: 10/15/21

55-A Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $332,600
Buyer: Richard R. Boyle
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 10/13/21

WARE

102 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jessica Coelho
Seller: Jomaria Velez
Date: 10/15/21

30 Cherry St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael Mahoney
Seller: Brian D. Provencher
Date: 10/04/21

55 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Church Ware LLC
Seller: Kenneth H. Schroeder
Date: 10/15/21

23 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Robert A. Westbrook
Seller: Andrew Ghali
Date: 10/13/21

72 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Eric M. Duprey
Seller: Shannon L. Hall
Date: 10/04/21

7 Monroe St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: David Guerra
Seller: Theresa Hansen
Date: 10/08/21

105 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Kristina R. Gambino
Seller: McCoy, Susan A., (Estate)
Date: 10/08/21

23 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Eggenberger
Seller: Homer M. Bessonette
Date: 10/12/21

39 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: David Guerra
Seller: Theresa Hansen
Date: 10/08/21

WILLIAMSBURG

8 River Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Gerald D. Lashway
Seller: Robert W. Torrey
Date: 10/15/21

WESTHAMPTON

155 Edwards Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Vlad Grechka
Seller: L. Phyllis Allen TR
Date: 10/14/21

192 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Maitri Learning LLC
Seller: Leo W. Aloisi
Date: 10/14/21

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The following building permits were issued during the month of October 2021. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

4 Perkins LLC
165 Front St.
$25,000 — Verizon Wireless to install three antennas, remove 12 remote radio heads, install six remote radio heads, and install three diplexers on smokestack

Eileen Pare, Patricia Biela
803 James St.
$12,499 — Roofing at Sentry Uniforms

Orlando Roberts
66 Cabot St.
$5,000 — Add two bathrooms, close portion of wall, add handicap ramp to rear of building

WSP Realty LLC
136 Exchange St.
$20,999 — Roofing

HADLEY

Brittom LLC
287 Russell St.
N/A — Remove non-load-bearing walls

Building Grounds LLC
97 Russell St.
N/A— Demolish three-bay garage, including slab and foundation

LEE

Michael Considine, Shawn Leary
47 Main St.
$5,000 — Insulation

LENOX

17 Main Cottage LLC
17 Main St.
$40,000 — Roofing

Housatonic Hotel LLC
194 Pittsfield Road
$2,035,000 — Renovate existing motel and construct new gatehouse addition

Michael Tahaney
260 Pittsfield Road, C15
$5,500 — Remodel bathroom

Valmet Inc.
175 Crystal St.
$60,000 — Remodel men’s bathroom

PITTSFIELD

BFS Retail and Commercial Operations LLC
174 South St.
$2,000 — Place storage-container unit as accessory structure

Jimmy Chassi
86 Maplewood Ave.
$15,000 — Roofing

City of Pittsfield
70 Allen St.
$4,000 — Install walls, suspended ceiling, and vinyl flooring

City of Pittsfield
874 North St.
$245,800 — Roofing

Clock Tower Partners LLC
75 South Church St.
$3,800 — Remove salad bar in café, reconfigure café equipment, install wall to house electrical and plumbing

The Cooper Center LLC
116 North St.
$1,000 — Demolish and remove brick arch

David and Todd Realty LLC
1571 East St.
$59,000 — Roofing

Egos Realty Partners LLP
740 Williams St.
$25,550 — Install fire sprinkler protection

Lisa Houghtling
219 Robbins Ave.
$54,606 — Front-porch repairs, new exit on ground floor

Pitex LP
609 Merrill Road
$35,000 — Repair work

Premium Water Inc.
1505 West Housatonic St.
$5,456 — Add four upright sprinklers

Premium Water Inc.
1505 West Housatonic St.
$3,334 — Add four upright sprinklers

Roytay LLC
124 East Housatonic St.
$12,000 — Roofing

WDM Properties LLC
231 Tyler St., #1
$25,000 — Demolish two-story back section

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Plumbing & Heating
15 Mill St.
$14,000 — Insulation

Colvest/Columbus Spfld LLC
1254 East Columbus Ave.
$700,000 — Alter interior space, including drive-up service at Burger King

DDM Property Group LLC
1635 Page Blvd.
$10,000 — Remodel office space for new bathroom, storage room, and closet; install new stairs to office

FM Holdings LLC
1125 Page Blvd.
$325,000 — Enlarge overhead door opening in warehouse building and install new overhead door, install retaining wall for new drive-up ramp to opening

Frank Langone, Irma Langone
838 Main St.
$16,000 — Replace broken rafters in flat-roof wood-framing system at Langone Florist

Mittas Hospitality LLC, DD Development LLC, Rudra Realty LLC, Fred Christensen
1500 Main St.
$395,000 — Repair and upgrade stucco on exterior of Tower Square Hotel and garage

Modern Bridal Boutique Inc.
536 Main St.
$14,525 — Remodel interior to be a church, install LVL beam

Neslo Realty Co.
235 Cadwell Dr.
$9,000 — Interior demolition for future tenant fit-out

Springfield Cemetery
171 Maple St.
$20,000 — Install foundation for future addition to Dorcas Chapin Chapel and crematory building for new crematory units

Big Y Named Forbes Best-in-state Employer for Third Straight Year

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SPRINGFIELD — For the third year in a row, Big Y has been recognized as a Forbes Best-in-state Employer for 2021. Forbes America’s Best-in-state Employers have been identified across all industries based upon an independent survey of employees who anonymously recommend their employers for this award.

Employers such as Big Y have no knowledge of which employees are polled, nor do they have the ability to influence the results in any way. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employees are also asked to give their opinions on a series of statements surrounding work-related topics such as working conditions, salary, potential for development, and company image regarding their current employer. Big Y’s award spans 25 different industries.

According to Big Y President and CEO Charles L. D’Amour, “we are honored to be recognized by Forbes for the third year in a row as a Best-in-state Employer in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and being honored by them in this way is truly humbling. As always, we are grateful to every one of our 12,000 fellow employees for their caring, dedication, and service to our customers and our communities.

“These last few years have been challenging for everyone,” he continued. “We are proud of our employees’ resilience, courage, and efforts to see that our customers’ needs are met with the highest quality and service. We hope to continue to do our best to provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming workplace that encourages personal development and provides good jobs and opportunities for all.”

Big Y has also been named among Forbes Best in State for Diversity, Forbes Best Employers for Women, and Forbes America’s Best Large Employers.

Florence Bank Promotes Alicia Valentine

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank promoted Alicia Valentine to the position of assistant vice president and cash-management relationship officer.

She brings 15 years of banking knowledge to her new position. In this role, she will provide support to the bank’s commercial customer base by utilizing her in-depth knowledge of cash-management products and services while proactively developing existing relationships and new business opportunities.

During her tenure at the bank, Valentine has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is given to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Assumption College. She is also an active member of her community, serving as a board member for Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.

“We are thrilled to announce Alicia’s well-deserved promotion,” said Kevin Day, president and CEO of Florence Bank. “She is a dedicated and valued employee who consistently delivers great results. She is an asset to the bank, and I look forward to watching her progress even further in the years to come.”

HCC, WSU Join Forces to Honor Veterans on Nov. 10

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WESTFIELD — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Westfield State University (WSU) have joined forces this year to honor veterans at a celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at WSU.

The 2021 pre-Veterans Day celebration will begin with “U.S. Veterans on the Frontline,” a roundtable discussion from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed in the evening by a resource fair and speed-networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Both portions will be held at Scanlon Hall on the WSU campus, 577 Western Ave., Westfield.

Among the panelists in the roundtable will be Robert Vigneault, HCC’s veterans certifying official and a U.S. Air Force veteran, along with HCC student veterans Megan Bergeron and Dillon Nash.

“This event will provide an opportunity to learn what it means to be in the military, to be a veteran, and how veterans make a difference on the frontlines,” Vigneault said. “It’s a great way to connect with and learn from other veterans and learn about all the resources available for vets.”

To register for the roundtable discussion, RSVP to westfield.ma.edu/veterans/discussion. To register for the veterans resource fair and speed-networking event, RSVP to westfield.ma.edu/veterans/networking.

American International College to Honor Veterans at Annual Ceremony on Nov. 11

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony dedicated to honoring and supporting those men and women who have served their country. The ceremony will be held in the Schwartz Campus Center auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

The ceremony includes the presentation of colors by the U.S. Marine Corps, the display and historical significance of the POW/MIA Missing Man table by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, and keynote speaker Brig. Gen. John Driscoll.

Driscoll was born in Boston, raised in Melrose, and has lived in Springfield for the past 25 years. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1989 with a degree in mechanical engineering. An Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate, he was commissioned as a field artillery officer. He deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as the company fire-support officer, and later served as the company fire-detection officer, battery platoon leader, and assistant task force fire-support officer.

Driscoll has held numerous leadership positions, including but not limited to commander of 101st Regional Training Institute, the 1-181 Infantry Battalion, and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. He has served as battalion executive officer for the 104th Infantry Battalion and UMass ROTC Instructor. His service also includes stints as G1 director of personnel for the Massachusetts Army National Guard and chief of operations of the Central Command Joint Operations Center at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla.

Driscoll has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Army Parachutist Badge, and Ranger Tab. He holds dual master’s degrees in defense management and strategic studies.

AIC’s multi-generational Alumni Veterans Committee sponsors the annual event, which includes alumni spanning more than 50 years. In keeping with tradition, freshman English students are asked to write a patriotic essay, with the committee selecting standout works. The top three winners are announced at the event, with the first-place essay read at the event.

Come Celebrate This Year’s Women Of Impact On Dec. 9

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will honor its fourth annual Women of Impact on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place. Tickets cost $85 per person. To purchase tickets, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected].

This year’s class, like the first three, demonstrates the sheer diversity of the ways women leaders in our region are making an impact in business, the nonprofit world, and in the community. Profiled the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest, they are:

• Jessica Collins, executive director of the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts;

• Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Masachusetts;

• Charlene Elvers, director of the Center for Service and Leadership at Springfield College;

• Karin Jeffers, president and CEO of Clinical and Support Options;

• Elizabeth Keen, owner of Indian Line Farm;

• Madeline Landrau, Program Engagement manager at MassMutual;

• Shannon Mumblo, executive director of Christina’s House; and

• Tracye Whitfield, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer for the town of West Springfield and Springfield city councilor.

The event is sponsored by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors) and Comcast Business and Health New England (supporting sponsors).

Difference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 9

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SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 14th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2022 must be received by the end of the business day (5 p.m.) on Thursday, Dec. 9.

Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities.

So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by visiting businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in an upcoming issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.

Melanson Announces Two New Managers

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MERRIMACK, N.H. — Melanson announced the hiring of two of its newest managers, Teressa Bezenar, CPA, CFE, and Garrett Kelly, CPA.

Bezenar has been in the accounting profession for more than two decades and recently joined Melanson’s Commercial Services team. Her focus is in taxation for individuals, corporations, flow-through entities, and estates, and she has extensive knowledge in construction and real-estate businesses.

Bezenar received a master’s degree in accounting and a graduate certificate in forensic accounting at Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting at Metropolitan State University in 1998. She earned her CPA licensure in Minnesota in 2002 and Missouri in 2020. In 2018, she became a certified fraud examiner. She holds memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Minnesota Society of Certied Public Accountants, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and Delta Mu Delta. She spends some of her spare time volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion Riders, Minnesota Patriot Guard, and Knots of Love.

Kelly has been a tax accountant for more than five years and has joined Melanson’s Commercial Services team in Merrimack, N.H. He provides tax planning, compliance, and prep for high net-worth individuals and a variety of businesses. His other areas of focus include bank taxation, real estate, and flow-through entities.

Kelly received his master of taxation degree at Baylor University in 2016 and a bachelor of business administration degree, accounting in 2015. In 2018 he received his CPA licensure. He is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Before his recent move to New Hampshire, he enjoyed working with and volunteering his time as a youth leader at his church.

State Treasurer Publishes Statewide Financial-literacy Report

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BOSTON — The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) announces the publication of its report detailing the state of personal financial-literacy (PFL) education provided in the Massachusetts public school system. This report found that, while personal financial education courses may be available in many Massachusetts high schools (around 85% offer them), their content and scope are highly inconsistent. Furthermore, only a small minority of middle and elementary schools offer any kind of a comprehensive curriculum.

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and OEE hosted a virtual briefing last week sharing the background and details of the report. The treasurer discussed the importance of attaining financial knowledge and the state of this type of education in Massachusetts. The OEE staff then presented on the most critical details revealed in the findings.

“Requiring that all Massachusetts schools offer financial-education courses is a crucial step in building a more equitable future for our children,” Goldberg said. “Now more than ever, access to these tools should be free and easily available to every student in grades K-12.”

In 2015, Goldberg created the Massachusetts Financial Literacy Task Force. Following the task force’s recommendations, OEE created this first-of-its-kind report to map out where personal financial-literacy education is and isn’t taught across Massachusetts. In order to ensure all students have access to the skills they need, Goldberg filed a bill to require that financial education be offered in all Massachusetts schools.

American Eagle Donates $5,000 to Easterseals Veterans Rally Point

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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — As part of American Eagle Financial Credit Union’s (AEFCU) month-long celebration of veterans, their families, and the organizations that support them, the credit union announced a donation of $5,000 from its donor-advised fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut Veterans Rally Point, a program committed to the successful reintegration of active military, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, and their families into all aspects of civilian life.

“We are honored to partner with American Eagle Financial Credit Union to offer a hand up to our military service members,” said Robin Sharp, president and CEO of Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut. “Those who have protected and served need our support now more than ever, and we are grateful for our corporate partners like AEFCU.”

American Eagle’s donation coincides with its second Honor Roll of Veterans, which is now on display throughout the month of November. In anticipation of Veterans Day, AEFCU invites friends and family of veterans to submit the names of loved ones who served in the U.S. military, and their names are then listed on the Honor Roll of Veterans at americaneagle.org/veterans.

“We can never say thank you enough to those who fought for and protected our country throughout the years,” said Dean Marchessault, president and CEO of American Eagle Financial Credit Union. “And so, by sharing our gratitude and appreciation over an entire month, including the traditional November 11th Veterans Day celebration, we hope to show that we will always remember and honor their service.”

With services based out of Norwich and Rocky Hill, Easterseals Veterans Rally Point provides a wide range of assistance to current active-duty and retired veterans and their families, most of which are free of charge. The grant from American Eagle will be used to fund Veterans Rally Point’s behavioral-health services, Veterans Affairs benefits consultation, employment and résumé assistance, education and job-skill training, and financial assessment and coaching, as well as the organization’s computer center, clothing closet, food pantry, peer groups, case management, and health and wellness programs.

BusinessTalk with Bob Nakosteen, a professor of Economics at UMass Amherst

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest, in partnership with Living Local, has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

Episode 87: November 8, 2021

George Interviews Bob Nakosteen, a professor of Economics at UMass Amherst

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively, wide-ranging discussion with Bob Nakosteen, a professor of Economics at UMass Amherst. The two talk about everything from the recent jobs report and what it means, to soaring inflation; from supply chain issues and how they will impact the rate of recovery, to projections for the year ahead. It’s a compelling discussion and must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

 

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Monson Savings Bank Names William Toth East Longmeadow Branch Manager

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced the hiring of William Toth as branch manager of the East Longmeadow location at 61 North Main St.

“Bill is a welcomed and valuable addition to the Monson Savings Bank team,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “Bill has extensive experience in retail banking, and I am confident that his experience and knowledge will contribute to satisfaction of our customers and the overall success of the bank.”

Toth will be assisting customers with all of their banking needs, including loan applications and closing needs of borrowers. Additionally, he will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing branch operations, as well as fostering an environment of teamwork.

Toth has been in the banking industry for 26 years, with his experience in retail banking spanning 19 of those years. He most recently served as branch manager of Arrha Credit Union’s West Springfield location. There, his responsibilities were to oversee the day-to-day operations of the branch, while assisting new and current members with their financial and banking needs. He assisted members with consumer-loan applications, credit-card requests, and home-equity line of credit questions and document closing. He served as the primary resource to employees and oversaw the training of new and current branch staff.

Toth has strong roots in the local communities, and is involved with the West of the River Chamber of Commerce, East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, and the Security & Loss Prevention Assoc. He is a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College with an associate degree in business administration.

“I am completely humbled and honored to be the newest addition to the Monson Savings Bank team, and I am greatly appreciative that I have been given the opportunity to show my skills, knowledge, and expertise for this great financial institution,” Toth said. “I am extremely excited to be part of the East Longmeadow branch and its surrounding communities. I will make every effort to oversee its success in growth and prosperity.”

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. Named to Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers 2022

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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., a law firm serving clients throughout New England and New York, has been named to Best Law Firms in Best Lawyers 2022. This is the third time the firm has been awarded the honor.

Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin has been recognized for Tier 1 metropolitan designations in Springfield in the areas of banking and finance law, bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, corporate law, elder law, and trusts and estates law. It is also recognized for Tier 2 metropolitan designations in Springfield in the areas of business organizations (including LLCs and partnerships) and tax law.

Recognition in Best Lawyers is based on several factors, including feedback from lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers on individual lawyer and firm-wide work, the size and coverage of the firm in a specific practice area, historical analysis of the firm’s Lawyer of the Year awards in this area, and research surrounding the firm’s overall scope and areas of expertise.

Bulkley Richardson Named 2022 Best Law Firm in 11 Practice Areas

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SPRINGFIELD — Best Lawyers, in partnership with U.S. News & World Report, ranks Bulkley Richardson as 2022 Best Law Firm in the Springfield region in the following 11 practice areas: bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganization law, banking and finance law, commercial litigation, corporate law, criminal defense: general practice, criminal defense: white-collar, litigation – labor and employment, medical malpractice law – defendants, personal injury litigation – defendants, tax law, and trusts and estates law.

To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer included in its list of Best Lawyers. Bulkley Richardson has 13 lawyers included on the 2022 Best Lawyers list, and two of the firm’s partners, Mark Cress and Mike Burke, were named 2022 Springfield-area Lawyers of the Year. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field.

Skoler, Abbott & Presser Ranked Among Best Law Firms in Three Practice Areas

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SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced it has been ranked as one of the area’s top law firms in three practice specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms for 2022.

In Springfield, Skoler Abbott was awarded a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in employment law – management, labor law – management, and litigation – labor and employment.

“This Tier 1 ranking is a testament to the experience and expertise that our attorneys have in these key practice areas,” said Timothy Murphy, an attorney and partner at the firm. “We are proud of this accolade and are committed to continuing to provide employment- and labor-law services of the highest value and quality to management and employers in this region.”

Law firms that are honored on the U.S. News Best Law Firms list are ranked based on a careful evaluation process that includes the collection of evaluations from lawyers and clients, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and other additional information that law firms provide as part of the formal submission process. These data are combined into an overall score for each firm, which is then compared to other law firms within the same metropolitan area. The first tier in each area includes law firms that score within a certain percentage of the highest-scoring firms.

W.D. Cowls Names Arthur Haskins Director of Real Estate and Community Development

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NORTH AMHERST — W.D. Cowls Inc. recently welcomed Arthur Haskins as director of Real Estate and Community Development.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Haskins has worked on all facets of real estate and community building. He has overseen the completion of numerous mixed-use, commercial, and residential developments in New England and has a strong understanding of real-estate development, with expertise in new-construction management, affordable housing, residential brokerage, land sales, permitting, homeowner associations, property management, and conservation land trusts.

Most recently, for Beacon Communities, Haskins managed North Square’s residential development, construction, completion, and 100% lease-up of 130 new residential units, which include one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable apartments for households both 50% and 30% below area median income.

“We’ve worked with Arthur for years and were thrilled when he expressed interest in joining our team. His background, outlook, and his engaging personality are just what we need to take our family business to the next level,” said Cinda Jones, president of W.D. Cowls.

His initial efforts in Amherst were related to developing a residential community on the campus of Hampshire College, marketing and completing all initial pre-sales related to Hampshire’s cultural-village concept for Veridian Village.

Haskins draws from multi-generational Haskins family sawmill and timberland roots in the Quabbin Valley of Massachusetts. He grew up in Greenfield and spent four years attending school in Bangkok, Thailand.

United Way of Pioneer Valley Announces OnBoard Matching Event on Dec. 7

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SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) has merged with the Springfield-based nonprofit OnBoard. Continuing under the same name as a UWPV program, OnBoard will continue hosting biennial conferences to increase diversity on the boards of local and regional nonprofits, and work more closely with nonprofits to build diversity through trainings and other tools.

Leadership Pioneer Valley, which provides training and support for rising nonprofit professionals in the region, will work with UWPV to support the program.

An OnBoard matching event is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Valley Venture Mentors, 276 Bridge St., Springfield.

“I am excited that the OnBoard programs will continue, now with the strength and support of the United Way,” said Ellen Freyman, founder of OnBoard and partner at Shatz, Schwartz, and Fentin. “Over the years, our area nonprofits and individuals looking to get involved have come to expect and look forward to the OnBoard matching events. OnBoard has facilitated many new relationships not only benefiting those participating, but also the community at large.”

Paul Mina, president and CEO of United Way of Pioneer Valley, added that “OnBoard has been a successful initiative for years, and I believe our plan to expand the popular tabling event into working with nonprofits and building diversity on an individual level will help our nonprofit sector evolve.”

Registration information can be found at uwpv.org/onboard, and donations can be made at uwpv.org/donate.

Kimberley Lee Joins Western Mass. Regional Women’s Correctional Center Advisory Board

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SPRINGFIELD — Kimberley Lee, vice president of Resource Development and Branding for the Mental Health Assoc. Inc. (MHA), has accepted Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s invitation to join his newly created Community Advisory Board to provide long-range planning and support for the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center in Chicopee.

“I am very honored to join this advisory board and to contribute in any way that is helpful to the work of the Sheriff’s Department and the WCC,” said Lee, whose not-for-profit organization provides residential and support services to individuals impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and homelessness. “I look forward to being part of a dynamic group of individuals committed to improving the lives of women.”

The regional correctional facility houses both pre-trial and sentenced women primarily from Hampden, Hampshire, Worcester, and Berkshire counties and offers a range of integrated clinical services and specialized programs that address rehabilitation. Cocchi outlined the board’s mission as one of developing long-range planning for the facility and building relationships and resources to assist women as they re-enter the community. The new board will meet remotely for the first time today, Nov. 4.

“Our hope is that the Community Advisory Board will comprise a diverse representation of service providers, business leaders, academics, and women with lived experience,” Cocchi said in his letter to prospective members. “Each member will be asked to commit to annual meetings and to bring her expertise to envision, initiate, and support our women as they enter back into our communities as contributing, sustaining citizens.”

Lee, who joined MHA in 2018 as its first vice president of Resource Development, is well-known for her work in the nonprofit sector. She previously served in communications and development roles for several other locally based nonprofit organizations, including CHD, Square One, the Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Community United Way.

Smith Brothers Insurance Acquires Oxford Insurance Agency

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EASTHAMPTON — Effective Nov. 1, Smith Brothers Insurance, with an office in Easthampton, has acquired Oxford Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency in Oxford. The acquisition expands the company’s footprint in Massachusetts and allows Oxford Insurance to maintain its local presence while leveraging the resources of Smith Brothers Insurance.

Brian Ravenelle, who was CEO of Oxford Insurance, will become a partner of Smith Brothers Insurance and will stay fully engaged in client service, business development, and in serving clients with the same team of insurance professionals. All Oxford Insurance team members will be joining Smith Brothers.

Smith Brothers Insurance has more than 200 team members in locations across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

“Oxford Insurance brings us expanded presence in Massachusetts and allows personal and commercial clients of Oxford Insurance to gain access to additional carriers, coverages, and risk-management services. Those who own or operate a business will benefit from additional value-added services such as human resources, employee well-being, safety, compliance, and financial services,” said Joe Smith, president and CEO of Smith Brothers Insurance. “Both agencies have strong ties to serve our clients and give back to the communities where we live and work.”

Added Ravenelle, “as I have come to know Joe and members of the Smith Brothers team, it is clear we share the same values. Their commitment to exceptional client service, continued growth, and being a great place to work is so exciting to our team and aligns with our commitment to be the best we can be for our clients, partners, and the community.”

Scott Keiter Joins Look Memorial Park Board of Trustees

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NORTHAMPTON — Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park announced the addition of a new member to its board of trustees: Scott Keiter, president of Keiter Corp., a construction company based in Florence. His wealth of knowledge in building, development, sales, operations, and human resources made him a unanimous choice to join the team.

Keiter has served on other community boards, including the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, New England Support Team, Smith Vocational & Agricultural School, and the Cutchins Programs for Children and Families. He brings his commitment to the community, family, sustainability, and progress to Look Park’s volunteer board, which also includes Sharianne Walker, Michael Wall, Nancy Reeves, Robert Ostberg, Anthony Villani, and Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz (ex-officio).

As a nonprofit, Look Park relies on donations and park fees to run the park. Its board meets monthly and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the park.

WNE School of Law to Present ‘The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom’

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SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) School of Law’s Clason Speaker Series will host “The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom” on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Law School Commons. The event will feature Sahar Aziz, professor of Law, Middle East legal scholar, and chancellor’s social justice scholar at Rutgers University Law School and founding director of the Center for Security, Race, and Rights. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be served.

Aziz’s groundbreaking book of the same title demonstrates how race and religion intersect to create what she calls the “racial Muslim.” Comparing discrimination against immigrant Muslims with the prejudicial treatment of Jews, Catholics, Mormons, and African-American Muslims during the 20th century, Aziz explores the gap between America’s aspiration for and fulfillment of religious freedom. With America’s demographics rapidly changing from a majority white Protestant nation to a multi-racial, multi-religious society, the book seeks to understand how our past continues to shape our present, to the detriment of our nation’s future.

The Clason Speaker Series presents expert lectures to the WNE School of Law. The series is named after Charles Clason, a prominent local attorney and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who held the position of dean of the School of Law from 1954 to 1970. Today, the purpose of the Charles and Emma Clason Endowment Fund is to host speakers who will enhance the academic environment of the School of Law and the university.

Square One Announces New Board Leadership

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SPRINGFIELD — Square One recently elected a new slate of officers to its board of directors. The election was held at the agency’s annual meeting on Oct. 15.

Taking on the role of chairperson is Andrea Hickson-Martin of Bay Path University. The vice chair seat will be filled by attorney Corrine Ryan of Community Legal Aid. Moving into the treasurer position is Kate Kane of Northwestern Mutual, assisted by Julie Quink of Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C. Colleen Stocks, assistant superintendent of the Western Massachusetts Regional Women’s Correctional Center, will serve as the board’s clerk.

“It is a privilege to lead the first all-female executive board of officers and its first all-female Square One leadership team,” Hickson-Martin said. “Square One is a vital organization for our community, and our team is committed to taking the organization to even greater heights to improve the lives of children and families. We have some exciting times ahead for Square One, and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead this amazing board of directors.”

New to the full board of directors, which includes Dr. Elizabeth Boyle of Baystate Health, Kelly Collins of Colby Sawyer College, Jessica Dupont of HealthOne Alliance/Alliant Health Plans, Stuart Jones of Springfield College, Ryan McCollum of RMC Strategies, Amy Selvia-Smith of NEPM, and Peter Testori of Bay Path University, are Lavar Click-Bruce of the city of Springfield Mayor’s Office and Leonard Underwood of Upscale Socks and Upscale Photography.

“This is an exciting time for Square One,” said Dawn DiStefano, Square One’s president and CEO. “This leadership team is the perfect group to propel us into the future. We looking forward to working together to continue to serve the children and families in our community.”

Business Confidence Weakens Slightly in October

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BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts employers drifted lower during October, dampened by a slowing state economy and a persistent labor shortage.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index declined five-tenths of a point to 58.4 last month. The Index remains 12.2 points higher than a year ago but now sits at its lowest level since March.

Employers grew less optimistic about both the state and national economies amid concerns about rising labor costs and supply-chain interruptions. Companies also face uncertainty about taxes and federal spending as Congress and President Biden struggle to hammer out infrastructure and social-spending bills.

The confidence reading comes as MassBenchmarks reported that economic growth in Massachusetts slowed to an annualized rate of 2.0% in the third quarter from 6.7% in the second.

“Employer confidence has been unsettled by a multitude of factors ranging from the continued presence of COVID-19 to product shortages to the exodus of people from the workforce. At the same time, employer confidence in the prospects for their own companies strengthened during October, especially among manufacturing companies,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and executive director of Global Economics at IHS Markit.

The inability to hire qualified workers remains foremost on the minds of Massachusetts employers. “It’s almost impossible to hire help and for them to stay,” wrote one participant in the business-confidence survey.

“We would be hiring more help if we could find them,” commented another.

The AIM Index, based on a survey of more than 140 Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative.

The constituent indicators that make up the Index were mixed during October. The confidence employers have in their own companies rose 0.5 points to 61.2, leaving it 11.9 points better than it was a year ago.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth declined 2.0 points to 58.0, up 15.1 points since October 2020. The U.S. Index measuring conditions nationally shed 2.2 points in October and gained 10.1 points for the year.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, lost 1.5 points to 58.2. The Future Index, measuring projections for the economy six months from now, increased 0.4 points.

Confidence among manufacturing companies gained 2.2 points to end the month 15.9 points higher than a year earlier.

Large companies (61.0) were more bullish than medium-sized companies (56.5) or small companies (57.1). Companies in Eastern Mass. (63.2) remained significantly more confident than those in Western Mass. (52.8).

Nada Sanders, distinguished professor of Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University and a BEA member, said the October confidence survey underscores the frustration that companies are feeling from worldwide supply-chain problems.

“Companies responding to the survey say that supply-chain problems and surging prices for key materials are constraining their operations and growth,” Sanders said. “Consumers are being affected as well as we move into the holiday season. Many people are not going to be able to get the goods that they want by the usual holiday time. Lead times are extremely long, and there are massive shortages and price hikes.”

AIM President and CEO John Regan, also a BEA member, said a proposal last week by the Massachusetts House of Representatives to invest $500 million into the unemployment-insurance system represents a modest first step to addressing the staggering $7 billion debt in the fund used to pay jobless benefits.

“Employers face potentially crippling long-term rate increases to pay down a deficit caused by a public-health emergency beyond their control,” Regan noted. “Employers appreciate the House Ways and Means Committee’s commitment of $500 million, but AIM believes the Legislature must provide additional resources if the Commonwealth’s economic recovery is to continue.”

EforAll Berkshire County Plans In-person Pitch Contest on Nov. 10

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PITTSFIELD — Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Berkshire County is holding an All Ideas Pitch Contest on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Crissey Farm, 426 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The venue requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event.

EforAll held two successful in-person pitch contests at Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield in October 2019 and at the Green in North Adams in February 2020, attracting more than 100 community members and dozens of participants for each event. Three virtual pitch contests were also held during the pandemic.

Described as “Shark Tank without the teeth,” EforAll’s free, family-friendly event features networking, a business showcase, a light dinner, and then pitches from eight contestants.

Each participant is given two and a half minutes to pitch a business or nonprofit idea to a panel of judges and the audience. At the end, EforAll gives away seed money to help launch these ideas. The first-place finisher wins $1,000, second place wins $750, third place wins $500, and the audience favorite wins $500.

Pre-registration is required at bit.ly/Attend_PitchContest.

Business startups (whether or not they participate in the Pitch Contest) are encouraged to apply for Berkshire County’s next Accelerator in the spring of 2022. This free, 12-week, intensive training program is taught by community mentors and volunteers who lend their expertise and experience to these budding entrepreneurs.

Mayor Domenic Sarno Thrilled Springfield Ranks First in Nation for Tech Job Growth

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SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno is pleased to learn that, according to a recent article from the Business Journals, the city of Springfield ranks number one for the biggest growth in the nation for tech jobs, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council reported.

According to the article, Springfield saw a 506.3% increase in tech job postings from 2020 to 2021. In the third quarter of 2020, there were only 602 tech job postings, but in the third quarter of 2021, that number jumped to 3,650.

“This is terrific news from the Business Journals’ recent article,” Sarno said. “My administration has worked tirelessly with all of our public and private partners to strengthen and enhance our tech job industries and to expand that sector of work. I want to thank the Baker-Polito administration, Congressman Richard Neal, my Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan, and all of our local and regional partners for having a solid vision to grow this sector. As we can see from this report, our yearly change and growth is truly astonishing — over 500% growth in a one-year period. Simply put, that it truly wonderful and exciting.

“My administration will continue to invest in enhancing and reinvigorating our local Springfield economy to create more of that good four-letter word: jobs,” Sarno went on. “The Springfield renaissance that began when I first took office back in 2008 will continue as we now look forward to another transformative opportunity as we look to recover and thrive as we defeat this COVID-19 pandemic and move our future forward for the betterment of our residents and business community.”

WSU to Host Virtual Information Session for Two Master’s Programs

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WESTFIELD — A virtual information session for Westfield State University’s (WSU) master’s degrees in counseling and applied behavior analysis will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Individuals interested in careers as behavior analysts, clinicians, family and marriage counselors, and guidance or adjustment counselors should consider attending to learn how a graduate degree could help them attain one of these career paths.

The Department of Psychology offers a 60-credit graduate program designed to serve the student who plans to enter the applied fields of counseling or psychology after receiving the master of arts degree. Students may follow one of four specialized tracks: school counseling, school-adjustment counseling, forensic mental-health counseling, and mental-health counseling.

Westfield State also offers a 48-credit master of arts program in applied behavior analysis to individuals who work, or aspire to work, in settings such as schools, including regular and special-education classrooms; business and industry; healthcare; and other community-based settings.

“Westfield State’s graduate training in counseling meets all requirements for entry licensure in school counseling and all pre-masters content and field experience requirements for mental-health counselors,” said Robert Hayes, chair of Graduate Programs in Psychology. “We particularly value small classes for technique-related courses, where graduate candidates receive outstanding individual attention, as well as group supervision during the development of their counseling skills. Counseling is both a science and an art, and our graduate training program attends to both.”

Information session attendees will have an opportunity to speak with faculty and members of the outreach team about the program and its application process. The $50 application fee will be waived for all attendees. To RSVP, visit www.gobacknow.com. For more information, call (413) 572-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

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