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Jazlinda Navarro

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Owner, Cellf Juices; Age 30

Jazlinda Navarro wants to help everyone squeeze the most out of life — figuratively but also quite literally. She’s the owner of Cellf Juices, Springfield’s first cold-press juice bar, which has become a manifestation of her entrepreneurial spirit — and passion for health and nutrition.

Navarro had aspirations of getting into a pharmacy program, but that changed after a month-long trip to Honduras. While there, she learned of the benefits of fasting, proper nutrition, and juice. Once she returned home, she began juicing for herself.

“I started juicing, and then one of my friends asked me about it — next thing you know, I’m juicing for my friend and then her friend … it became a chain thing,” she explained.

Navarro started selling her juices at a local salon. They became such a hit that she became inspired to help more people with fasting and nutrition.

“I knew I wanted to make something in Springfield,” said Navarro, a UMass Amherst graduate who signed a lease for space in a building on Bay Street, but couldn’t open her doors because of the pandemic.

She admits that this was a scary time, but she decided to utilize all she knew to keep her business dreams alive. As a result, she started offering outdoor spinning classes to bring in income. Her perseverance paid off, and she was able to renovate the space on Bay Street and officially open Dec. 12, 2021. She has since expanded her offerings with a variety of smoothies. Free smoothie tastings quickly lured customers to the store, and business took off from there.

“Our second month was really like a boom from out of nowhere,” she said. “We hit really good sales.”

Cellf Juices also recently began a recycling program. It teamed up with Urban Garden Composting to recycle juice pulp into compost. The business donates all the compost to local gardens and farms. Having a degree in horticulture and biology, Navarro knows the benefits of using compost in gardens. Cellf Juices also uses recyclable bottles and offers discounts to clients who return juice bottles.

Navarro’s goal has always been to help people take control of their health and their lives by making healthier choices. She encourages everyone to stop by and give her smoothies and juices a try. The most popular offering is the Brook Smoothie, a peanut-butter-based smoothie. And if you stop by, you’ll likely see Navarro with her goldendoodle, Bomar.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Preeti Nakrani

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Medicaid Program Manager, Health New England; Age 29

Preeti Nakrani described it as a classic case of being in the right place at the right time. That would be an understatement.

She was talking about her internship at Baystate Health while she was working toward her master’s degree in Public Health at UMass Amherst. At the time, Baystate was getting ready to roll out its BeHealthy Partnership ACO (accountable-care organization), and as an intern, Nakrani was heavily involved with many aspects of that initiative.

So much so that the health system hired her as program manager for the ACO upon graduation. She provided daily management and support of the program, including establishing programmatic goals, care management for inpatient and outpatient workflows, tracking performance, and generating reports.

“I don’t think a lot of people get lucky enough to manage this type of an innovative model right out of grad school,” she said. “I see it as a blessing.”

Today, she handles many of those same responsibilities in a different setting and with a different title — as Medicaid Program manager for Health New England, an affiliate of Baystate Health.

Providing a quick job description, she said, “I’m essentially trying to help patients get the right care at the right time and try to help them use appropriate care settings and support them through whatever social, medical, and behavioral-health concerns they may have. The intention is that this [ACO] model will help people through a population-health approach and control some costs in our Medicaid line of business.”

Nakrani, who earned her bachelor’s degree in health policy analysis from Brandeis University, said she always wanted to work in healthcare — and especially in the public-health realm, where, as she put it, she could look at healthcare not from an individual perspective, but from a population perspective, and help underserved individuals. And she has essentially made this her career.

It’s a career marked by thoughtful and innovative approaches to the task of bringing down the cost of healthcare by focusing on improving the overall health of the region. And it’s a career that’s really just getting started.

Within the community, Nakrani is involved with a number of initiatives that are in line with her passion for healthcare and public health. She has been a facilitator of the ACO Patient and Family Advisory Council, a facilitator of Baystate Community Faculty meetings, an advisor for Baystate’s PURCH (Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health) program, and a volunteer for Baystate Health’s ‘poverty simulations.’

 

— George O’Brien

Tessa Murphy-Romboletti

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Executive Director, EforAll Holyoke/EparaTodos; Holyoke City Councilor; Age 32

Tessa Murphy-Romboletti says she was just 8 years old when she had her first experience with effecting change in Holyoke.
Telling the story, she said she had a real affection for Friendly’s ice-cream treats. To get to the Friendly’s, she had to cross busy Route 5, which wasn’t a problem until a certain traffic light stopped working as it should.

Missing her ice cream compelled her to ask her grandfather what could be done to get the light fixed, and upon being told that she should call the mayor’s office … she did just that. And her phone call promoted some action.

And it did more than that. Much more. It empowered her, and, in many ways, it put her on a path to occupying an at-large seat on her hometown’s City Council; she won election last fall.

“From that traffic-light experience, I was like, ‘what else can I fix?’” she recalled, adding that she quickly moved on to the vacant field across from her house. When a candidate for City Council knocked on the door, she informed him that she would like to see it turned into a park. It took a while, but that’s just what that space became.

“I always had a deep love for local government, and I’ve always cared about improving my neighborhood,” said Murphy-Romboletti, adding that this passion eventually led to taking an internship with then-mayor Mike Sullivan while she was in college, which led to a job in the mayor’s office and, later, another job with the Planning and Economic Development department.

Her love of Holyoke and desire to build its business community took a different path when, in 2016, she became director of SPARK, a nonprofit that was part of the region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, and merged it into EforAll, now a national organization.

In just over five years, she’s helped more than 50 businesses launch and expanded EforAll Holyoke with a program in Spanish, EparaTodos. Her work to build EforAll earned the organization recognition as one of BusinessWest’s Difference Makers in 2021.

But her passion for Holyoke runs even deeper. Indeed, for many years now, she has been a member of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, and has served as chair of MassHire Holyoke.

Two dozen years after getting that traffic light working, she’s still looking for things to fix, and for ways to make her city a better place to live, work, and operate a business.

 

— George O’Brien

Nick Moynihan

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

President, Quality Fleet Service Inc.; Age: 37

Nick Moynihan believes success comes to those who aren’t afraid of hard work.

Since childhood, Moynihan had an interest and an ability to fix mechanical things. At age 20, while working as a fleet mechanic, he bought a business that was about to close. Included in the sale were two trucks — only one worked — and a list of a dozen customers. When he reached out to the customers, all but two doubted this young man could handle their business.

“It was always my plan to go out on my own,” he said. “When the opportunity came at age 20, I thought, ‘even if I fail, I can recoup the lost years.’”

Mobile service for industrial fleets is a niche business, and servicing heavy equipment in the field presents its own set of challenges. That’s why Moynihan put in the work seven days a week at all hours to establish and grow his business.

“I had two choices: either get it done, or my customers would find someone else who would,” he said.

The hard work is paying off. Moynihan is president of Quality Fleet Service (QFS) and oversees two dozen mobile crews to repair heavy-duty trucks and industrial equipment for customers all over New England.

While mobile service is the main part of the business, Moynihan opened a state-of-the-art repair facility in 2016 that employs more than 50 people.

“Visitors to QFS always remark how busy the service bays are,” he said. “That actually represents about one-tenth of what we’re working on at job sites all over New England.”

The crews are so spread out that he plans to open service facilities in Central Conn. and Eastern Mass.

Mechanics at QFS receive certified training to repair any piece of equipment from the major manufacturers. This designation brings in business from area dealers who insist on service that meets the manufacturer’s standards.

QFS has partnered with Smith Vocational High School to teach students workplace skills, and one student is a part-time welder with the company.

“This is our way of introducing the next generation to the business,” Moynihan said.

He also serves on the board for Clinical & Support Options in Northampton because of its emphasis on holistic services to people throughout Western Mass.

Moynihan strongly believes in leading by example and that no one is above any job, including him.

“We have a successful company because we do the work,” he said.

 

— Mark Morris

Kelly McGiverin

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Senior Account Executive, Integrated Digital Specialist, WWLP-22News; Age 35

Kelly McGiverin’s involvement in Western Mass. can be traced back to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round — and she has certainly grabbed the brass ring.

She worked at the merry-go-round through high school and while getting her bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing at Elms College. During her senior year of college, she took an internship at WWLP-22News, which was the jumping-off point into her marketing career.

Indeed, McGiverin soon joined the marketing and public-relations firm Market Mentors, where she gained considerable experience in marketing, advertising, and the digital industry, including backend digital-platform development.

“I decided to take a leap into a marketing agency; I went over to Market Mentors, and that is where I really fell in love with the area,” she said. “I was able to meet so many different clients, attend a lot of different networking events, expand beyond the digital to learn all about the TV, the print, the radio, the billboards — helping clients run events and really do everything I love, and getting involved in so many different local businesses.”

Now, McGiverin is back at WWLP-22News working her “dream job” as senior account executive. She coordinates media buys for digital and TV campaigns, among other duties.

Outside of her business accomplishments, she is dedicated when it comes to community service in the city of Holyoke. After years of consideration, she followed in her grandfather’s footsteps and joined the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee in 2015. She has played a critical role ever since — she organized and chairs the Battle of the Bars, a top fundraising event, and acts as a liaison between the parade and WWLP-22News.

“The passion behind that comes from the history of my Irish heritage and my family growing up watching the parade,” she said. “My grandfather sitting outside of our house on a stool talking to everyone, my Nana baking corned beef every parade morning … just everything about it is, again, where that passion drives from sitting on the parade committee.”

Her civic leadership doesn’t stop there. She recently returned to the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round by joining its operations committee, volunteering her time to work with committee members to work on their social-media presence. Additionally, she is a board member of the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club as well as secretary for its executive committee.

It’s clear to see that McGiverin is a true leader — in all areas of her life.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Jackie Martucci

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Owner, Events by Jackie M; Venue & Events Manager, Montague Retreat Center; Age 39

Jackie Martucci is a self-proclaimed ‘Jackie of all trades.’

She started her event-planning business from the ground up, leaning on her background in management, hospitality, customer service, and sales. She jokingly admits that when she started her business, she really had no idea of what she was getting herself into.

“I wanted to start my own business but didn’t actually have the credentials to do that … I didn’t have a breadth of experience in the event world,” she said. “I really got into it because I was interested, but also I just put my nose down and worked.”

One thing that helped with Martucci’s progress was never turning down an opportunity to learn. She always seized the opportunity to go to every conference and learning seminar she could.

After more than 11 years in the business, Martucci’s interests have shifted from late nights as a wedding planner to working with nonprofits.

“I’ve been slowly evolving over the past couple of years because I really, really enjoy working with nonprofit groups and organizations on their fundraisers and bettering their businesses,” she explained. “I don’t want my tombstone to say ‘she was a great event planner’; I want it to say something more meaningful.”

These days Martucci is working with Square One, one of her favorite organizations to collaborate with, on its Kentucky Derby fundraiser. She’s also working on a fundraiser for the Cutchins Program in Northampton and is involved with Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, Reading Success by 4th Grade, and Christina’s House.

She’s also active in the community. Martucci is presently the president-elect on the executive board for the Junior League of Greater Springfield. She has been involved with JLGS for the past five years and previously served as the vice president of Communications.

Outside of work, Martucci loves to go to the beach, travel, or sit down and read a book. But nothing beats spending time with her family. She lives up to her title of ‘Jackie of all trades,’ but the common thread is her desire to give back to the community.

“I just want to do as much good as I can for as many amazing organizations as I can,” she said. “If that means that I’m doing work through volunteer shifts or helping them produce a fabulous fundraiser and expose them a little bit more, I’m so happy to do any of that.”

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Christopher Martin

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Realtor and Team Leader, Hamre Martin Team, Rovi Homes New England; Age 35

While on active duty at Fort Campbell, a military base in Kentucky, Christopher Martin was a private assigned to a barracks with a roommate he didn’t know. More than a decade later, that roommate is now Martin’s business partner. Not only that, but he was the one who convinced Martin they needed to get out of the barracks.

“He told me ‘hey, we can’t stay in these barracks — they’re from the 1950s.’ There was black mold and a bunch of stuff. It was not an ideal situation to be living in,” Martin explained, adding that he ended up buying a house through a first-time homebuyer’s program, as did his roommate.

“We started buying investment properties, and it kind of snowballed from there,” Martin explained. “When I got out from active duty and went into the Reserves and came back to Massachusetts, it was just a natural fit to continue that process.”

Martin oversees and trains a nine-member team that provides residential and commercial real-estate services in Massachusetts and Connecticut. After each real-estate closing, a donation to a charity of the client’s choosing is sent to local organizations, such as Shriners Hospitals for Children and Square One.

Martin is also president of Suit Up Springfield, recently moved to a new location.. The nonprofit provides professional attire to those who need it, particularly targeting young men in Springfield who otherwise wouldn’t have access to business clothing, and it partners with other organizations to provide mentoring services and give individuals opportunities to attend career fairs. It also teaches basic but useful skills, such as how to tie a tie.

On top of that, the organization works with correctional facilities, veterans’ organizations, schools, colleges, and the general public to further their outreach and access. Since its inception in 2015, Suit Up Springfield has provided attire to thousands in the area.

Beyond his many roles in the community, Martin is a huge fan of the arts and loves live music. Recently, he discovered a new artistic passion.

“The current unit I’m in is in Brooklyn, N.Y., so I have to go to my reserve on weekends there … there was a ballet going on, and I went for the first time,” he said. “That was something that I was never exposed to, and that’s actually one of my favorite things to do now, to go a couple of times a year to the ballet.”

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Alaina Macaulay

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst; Age 29

When asked why there are now so many colleges, municipalities, and businesses that employ administrators focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Alaina Macaulay gave a quick but direct answer.

“To be quite honest, many of the ways in which society operates are designed to promote some and exclude others,” she explained. “We need these positions so that we have advocacy for people, but then we’re also dismantling systems that have been oppressive and have kept people out.”

And among area DEI professionals, Macaulay has become a true leader. Formerly the director of DEI at Elms College, she has served for three years now as executive director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and is the first person to hold that title.

A graduate of Western Illinois University, where she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees while playing on the volleyball team, Macaulay said each day is different, which is what she likes most about her work. But overall, she works with the Admissions team on encouraging ways to attract and connect with students from all backgrounds “so they see Isenberg is a destination that they want to be a part of and that they feel they can belong in.”

For students already enrolled, she works on programming and creating curriculum that centers the experiences of students that have historically come from the most marginalized backgrounds.

“I advise student groups; work with students, faculty, and staff closely on DEI initiatives; and I also help with training to make sure we’re all operating from an inclusive and equitable practice,” she explained.

Since arriving at Isenberg, Macaulay has many accomplishments and new initiatives to her credit, including:

• Creating and chairing Isenberg’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee;

• Launching Isenberg’s first Diversity and Inclusion Education Week;

• Creation of Isenberg’s “Many Minds” workshop series dedicated to discussions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; and

• Building and maintaining relationships with K-12 organizations to create a pipeline of students from the most marginalized backgrounds.

In addition to her work at Isenberg, Macaulay is also very involved in the community. She serves on the board of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and the Chester Theater. She’s also an active volunteer with Sisters of St. Joseph, specifically serving on its peace and justice committee, which is committed to centering racial justice and equity in the congregation.

 

— George O’Brien

Michael Lynch

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Chief Financial Officer, Holyoke Soldiers’ Home; Age 31

Michael Lynch’s accounting and finance career has long focused on roles with a community benefit.

Like when he joined the city of Springfield in 2014, working in Disaster Recovery and Compliance, a new unit created after the June 2011 tornado to fund new housing projects, demolish blighted properties, and improve the city in other ways.

Four years later, Lynch transitioned to the state level, serving as fiscal director for the Western Region of the Department of Youth Services. When the governor declared a state of emergency early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Lynch immediately began working with his colleagues to procure appropriate PPE to protect DYS youth and personnel on a daily basis.

A little over a year ago, Lynch saw another opportunity he couldn’t pass up — as chief financial officer at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, which was still recovering from a mismanaged COVID outbreak early in the pandemic that saw dozens of veterans die.

“When this opportunity became available, I had to jump at it,” he said, noting that he was aware of what had happened there, but behind the headlines, he also knew changes were being made, and he wanted to be part of the team that could turn the facility around.

“This is a very special place because of the people we serve, but also because of the employees I’ve been lucky to work with,” he added. “The people here have such a deep level of care for the work they do; they are so committed to helping veterans day in and day out.”

Lynch, an adjunct professor of Accounting at Holyoke Community College, is committed to his community in other ways as well, namely through two charity golf tournaments he organizes each year that have, to date, raised more than $25,000 for local organizations like Rays of Hope, Miracle League of Western Massachusetts, Autism Speaks New England, Autism Connections, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Special Olympics Massachusetts, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts’ COVID-19 Response Fund.

“I started these golf tournaments as a way to make sure families can come together to do something positive for local charities,” he said. “I love doing this; I love event planning. My dream is to add a banquet dinner afterward and a much larger raffle, which will ultimately raise more funds. It’s so exciting to me. I want to continue to do everything I can to help people and bring people together.”

 

— Joseph Bednar

Joseph Kelley

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Co-owner, Kelley and Katzer Real Estate, LLC; Age 38

Joe Kelley says it all started with a hard read of Donald Trump’s The Art of the Deal while on a family trip to West Palm Beach when he was in high school.

“My mother was always looking for something to light my fire,” he recalled. “So she got me that book; I read it cover to cover.”

Actually, that book only solidified plans he’d mapped out years earlier — plans to get into real estate, to own his own business, and to make some significant deals of his own.

At age 38, Kelley can say that pretty much every one of those goals has not only been met, but exceeded. He got into real estate soon after graduating from college, and before he was 30 he had launched his own real-estate company. A few years later, he partnered with Christine Katzer to create Kelley and Katzer Real Estate, LLC, a firm that has grown to two offices (in West Springfield and Feeding Hills), 10 agents, two administrators, and $52 million in sales in 2020.

As for deals … Kelley has been managing partner in several investment firms that oversee residential and business rental properties, new construction of residential homes, and renovation and resale of homes. Recent development initiatives have included everything from residential subdivisions — Angelica Estates in Westfield and Somerset Heights in West Springfield — to a medical office facility in what was a Knights of Columbus hall in Palmer.

But the success story Kelley is authoring himself includes much more than achievements in business.

Inspired by his parents and their strong track record of giving back, Kelley has been very involved in the community, supporting everything from the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club to Rays of Hope; from the Sister Caritas Cancer Center to local Little League teams.

Maybe the best example of his commitment to helping others, though, was an initiative he and the team at Kelley and Katzer launched during the height of the pandemic called Friends Helping Friends in the Community, created to assist struggling residents and businesses alike. Businesses were asked to partner with Kelley and Katzer and sponsor a restaurant that would supply bag lunches to the Parish Cupboard to give out.

When not working or helping in the community, Kelley said he’s spending time with his family — his wife Keri and sons Teddy (2) and Harrison (11 months). They enjoy going on walks and playing in the backyard.

 

— George O’Brien

Sasha Jiménez

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Community Outreach Specialist, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts; Age 31

Sasha Jiménez has performed plenty of jobs in her life — gas-station cashier, summer-programs facilitator, teacher of English and science, just to name a few — but her current role may be closest to her heart.

As the Community Outreach manager for Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Jiménez provides resources to organizations across the Commonwealth and connects them to referral partners. She also gives presentations at schools and other venues and is the team lead for the organization’s HIV-prevention plan.

Her interest in this area was sparked as a freshman at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School. “I was exposed to such a broad range of topics, one of them being sexual reproductive health — not just the disparities that existed, but also the atrocities done to Puerto Rican women and Nicaraguan women, and how important sexual reproductive health is to marginalized communities,” she explained. “I’ve been passionate about it ever since.”

Even while teaching at Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, she’d bring in Tapestry to give workshops on consent, and coordinated a donation drive to make menstrual products available and easily accessible at area high schools and homeless shelters.

Her daughter has been another source of her passion. “I’m trying to build a place where she can access something as basic as menstrual products or birth control or a Pap smear or chest exam. Part of my profession is making sure this work continues — not only for my daughter, but so all women have access to sexual reproductive health.”

Active in the community, Jiménez was instrumental in the passing of the Paris Agreement Declaration 4.0, signed by Mayor Domenic Sarno, designating Springfield as a Fast Track City committed to HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness initiatives.

Jimenez, who has earned degrees at Springfield Technical Community College, Smith College, and UMass Amherst, has also helped Putnam students access extracurricular opportunities for college readiness and improved MCAS scores through social and emotional learning; supported Inclusive Strategies and its goal of addressing systemic racism statewide; organized and advocated for political candidates; and worked with domestic-violence survivors at the YWCA while providing support with housing, employment, and other social determinants of health.

That role at the YWCA, in particular, opened Jiménez’s eyes to health disparities among women, especially in regard to intimate-partner violence, HIV prevention, and substance-use disorder, she said.

And as for all those other jobs in her past? They’re all important on her journey to the critical work she’s doing today, she said. “It’s always OK to be passionate and pursue something else and follow whatever feeds your soul.”

 

— Joseph Bednar

 

Sina Holloman

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Chief Executive Officer, HomeCare Hands; Age 38

One of Sina Holloman’s favorite quotes is “fortune favors the bold.” But she adds to it, “once you receive that fortune, social responsibility becomes your mission.”

After starting with a single client, Holloman’s HomeCare Hands provides in-home caregiving throughout Western Mass., Connecticut, and even into Boston.

Originally trained as a nurse, she enjoyed working with seniors and began researching how to turn her passion into a business. Now celebrating its seventh anniversary, HomeCare Hands has always found ways to expand to meet client needs. Originally providing homecare and personal aides, the business added a transportation division to help clients get to appointments. During the pandemic, the company created a staffing agency to help medical facilities find workers. This year, HomeCare Hands opened an education division to train future home health aides and personal-care assistants.

Along the way, Holloman has always been eager to learn, and joined a business mentoring group.

“I was hoping to be a mentee, but they asked me to be a mentor,” she said. “It was a great experience because it helped me grow as a person and as a businesswoman.”

Now in demand as a speaker for groups and conferences, Holloman enjoys sharing all that she’s learned.

“I didn’t have a mentor, so I want to be there for others,” she said. “I tell them, ‘as long as you show up, have grit and patience, you can do this.’”

Holloman created the Humble Heroes Foundation to recognize everyday caregivers, the people who quietly care for a loved one or a neighbor. While many organizations support the afflicted person, she noted, those providing care are often overlooked.

“We want to take the people who are always in the back and bring them forward,” she went on. “We want to let them know we appreciate them and we see them.”

The recognition involves granting any kind of wish the caregiver might have as well as free care from HomeCare Hands. While Holloman thought the requests would be for exotic vacations, instead they were for simpler things like spa days and going out for dinner. “It was humbling to see what people actually wanted and what made them feel good.”

Now with more than 200 employees and growing, Holloman sees it as her responsibility to keep making bold moves for her clients and community.

“We’re in the business of people,” she said. “They need us, and they can’t wait.”

 

— Mark Morris

Jenise Katalina

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Co-executive Director, Women of Color Health Equity Collective; Age 39

Jenise Katalina and her family are avid Marvel fans, always up to see the latest MCU movie. But the heroes on screen have nothing on Katalina.

She serves as the co-executive director of the Women of Color Equity Collective, which recognizes the mental-health issues that mothers face, and addresses them.

“To not get food on the table or the constant rejection you face trying to get assistance for your family, that plays a huge role in your mental health, and then that plays a huge role in your physical well-being,” said Katalina, adding that the Collective’s approach is to address things at a systemic level and support individuals at the same time. It is a holistic model that recognizes that mental and physical well-being impact each other.

Katalina has spent her career in family and social-service work, a field that essentially chose her, rather than the other around.

“I feel like I’ve always been in it; I started at a young age in high school working after-school programs, early-ed programs, and just continued,” she noted. “I worked in an after-school program that was a drop-in center in the North End of Springfield and really loved it. I enjoyed the people that I met and the people coming from different backgrounds and different experiences.”

The ability to build relationships and create engaging programs played a big role in inspiring her career.

“I felt like it was creating a safe space for them that they were able to have a say in, so they felt empowered to contribute toward decision making in that space,” she said.

Katalina went on to earn her master of social work degree from Springfield College. While making home visits, she became exposed to the different systems parents were trying to navigate. It was then that she noted the treatment and biases these parents faced. It was these experiences that brought her into social justice, knowing she had to explore these inequities.

“I wanted to know why people were being treated differently and why some families were getting access and other families not, when it made a huge difference on whether they could get food on the table for their children,” she explained. “And I wanted to know why they were being turned away or told that they didn’t qualify for things when I could see them struggling.”

Katalina’s leisure activities are an extension of her love of people and cultures. She enjoys taking her children to explore new places, cultures, and communities.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Peter Gillen

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Principal, West Springfield Middle School; Age 39

Peter Gillen has been a champion on Wheel of Fortune. Indeed, he and his wife, Lynn, won some money and a cruise on the popular game show a few years ago.

But that’s just one, albeit high-profile, example of his ability to solve problems and come up with the right answers to some difficult questions.

Indeed, Gillen, a former English teacher, is now principal of West Springfield Middle School, one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Commonwealth — and also one of the most diverse; there are more than 1,000 students at the school, and more than 20 different languages are spoken.

All this presents a challenge, and Gillen, as noted, enjoys challenges.

“One of the things about the job that I love is that every day is active; I love that every day is a problem to solve, and different people to connect with,” said Gillen, who, through his leadership, has led his school to a number-3 ranking among middle schools in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report, an accomplishment that helped him earn Massachusetts State Principal of the Year honors in 2019.

But for Gillen, it’s not about awards and rankings, but instead about creating a successful learning environment and helping students reach higher and clear hurdles they might have thought were too high for them.

“My passion has always been helping people do things they didn’t think they could,” he said. “There’s no bigger thrill than seeing someone accomplish something they thought was too difficult, and the perfect avenue for that passion is coaching and teaching.”

And he’s been successful in both roles. In 2007, he received the Harold W. Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Teaching. As for coaching, he was head coach of the West Springfield boys and girls cross-country and track and field teams for several years, leading them to a combined total of six league championships. Currently, he coaches with three youth basketball programs for his three eldest daughters in the East Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department.

Meanwhile, he serves on the board of directors for the New England League of Middle Schools, he’s a Massachusetts State Middle Level Athletics Commission board member, and he’s a co-founder of NPT Education, LLC, an educational consulting and training company that provides many free services to educators across the country.

In short, he can spell ‘success,’ even when several of the letters are missing.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Ysabel Garcia

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Founder, Estoy Aqui LLC; Age 29

Suicide is not an easy topic to talk about. But Ysabel Garcia knows firsthand that it is a subject that must be addressed. A first-generation Dominican immigrant, she identifies as a psychiatric survivor who experienced what she calls the “failures of the mental health system.”

“I got stuck in the psychiatric hospitalization residential programs system,” she explained. “I started this whole journey of hospitalizations. Social workers started to come to the home we moved into … but the thing about that is that any time I said that I was suicidal, they wouldn’t ask me questions or anything like that. The only thing they did was pick up the phone and call 911. Then, police would come to the home and then get me into basically an emergency room for hours to then be hospitalized, to then be thrown into residential programs … every two to three months, I was in the hospital just because social workers didn’t know how to handle conversations about suicide.”

Eventually, Garcia obtained her GED and then a degree in child psychology from Bay Path University, where she would later earn her master of public health degree. After she began working in the field, she quickly realized that the system was lacking.

Her answer was to create Estoy Aqui LLC, an education initiative that provides suicide prevention and social justice training to organizations and businesses primarily serving Latinx and black communities to raise awareness of the underlying sociocultural and racial factors that increase suicide risk in these populations.

Looking back on her own experiences, she saw a clear need for such a venture. “I thought, ‘why is there nobody talking about what I care about?’ I started researching and looking for organizations to find out who is talking about suicide or who is talking about the psychiatric system, the abuses that go on in there, because it is not only that I was involuntarily hospitalized, it’s also that I went through physical restraints, solitary confinement, and a bunch of abuses.”

Garcia realized that the people working in the psychiatric system didn’t take into consideration social or cultural factors or assimilation problems that someone like herself went through.

“They looked at everything through a very white lens,” Garcia said, and she knew she needed to do something about it. She’s doing just that, as a social justice educator, a skilled dialogue facilitator, a wounded healer, and a change agent.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Giselle Gaines

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Community Development Manager, Sevita; Age 33

When asked what she loves most about her job, Giselle Gaines had trouble picking out anything she doesn’t love.

“It doesn’t feel like work,” she said. “They say if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life. This is a lifestyle for me.”

She was speaking about her role with Sevita, a provider of home- and community-based care for people of all ages with any number of needs. “We offer adults, children, and families high-quality services and supports that lead to growth and independence no matter what physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.”

The organization, once known as the Mentor Network, has been around for 50 years, providing services ranging from home care and adult day health to foster care and programs for children with autism. As the Community Development manager, Gaines brings new partners and new revenue streams to the company, but also serves as a liaison between the community and those services, building relationships with other healthcare professionals who can help clients.

“I feel I can relate to these families and bring my own story to them,” she said. “I have children with disabilities as well. Part of the reason I chose this vital work is to help build a world I want for my kids and other kids when they become adults.”

As the mother of four children with autism, Gaines wanted a career where she could advocate for her family and others like it. But she has a heart for serving the community in other ways, too.

A Leadership Pioneer Valley alumna and coach, she’s also the Diversity and Outreach officer for the Springfield Ward 4 Democratic Committee and worked with Springfield College staff on last year’s Be the Change event, which promoted leadership and civic engagement. She’s also a board member of Easterseals Massachusetts’ Western Mass. Regional Board; founder and board chair of the Miracle Marc Foundation, which promotes water safety; and a board member with Keep Springfield Beautiful.

She also created 413 Community Hands, a collaboration among local organizations to bring essential resources, education, and healthcare access to people and communities in need.

Why take on all that on top of her career and family? Again, she doesn’t consider it work. “I want to be the change I want to see in the world, and I strive to do that every single day.”

 

— Joseph Bednar

 

Gregory Freeman

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Superintendent of Operations, Westfield Gas + Electric; Age 33

Folks in Westfield don’t always see Greg Freeman during the best of times. But he’s always trying to make things better.

Freeman has been working with the city for the past decade, starting in the Engineering department, where he performed mostly clerical work, but rising up the ranks through a series of promotions to his current role as superintendent of Operations at Westfield Gas + Electric, overseeing more than 70 employees.

“Whether it’s someone building a new house or someone whose furnace fails in the winter, and we run a new gas line to the house, or the phone calls during the last storm that took out branches, and we got their power back up, we’re seen as very valuable to the town because of our quick response and reliability,” he explained.

Freeman, who earned degrees at Springfield Technical College, UMass Amherst, and Norwich University, oversees the general operations of both the natural-gas and electrical sides of the municipal utility, including construction, storm response, and regulatory compliance.

“I enjoy being part of the community I live in — that’s the biggest thing,” he said, with his community-outreach roles ranging from Dig Safe campaigns to safety and career presentations at local schools. “Almost every day is different, but helping people out and giving back to the community is nice.”

As the safety officer for WG+E, those civic engagements are especially meaningful. “Every year, we do a safety class with fifth-graders, things like how to notice a natural-gas odor or what’s not safe when you see downed wires. We try to get word out there as much as possible.”

Michael Erwin, an electrician and business owner who nominated Freeman for 40 Under Forty, noted that “Greg continues to work together with his team of colleagues to promote infrastructure improvements, foster safety culture, promote the success of future WG+E endeavors such as fiber, and is the embodiment of the term ‘community.’”

Through all of that, family is especially important to Freeman, who has four children, all under age 9, with his wife, Kelly.

“My biggest cheerleader is definitely my wife, and my family is my biggest accomplishment, and also my biggest motivator,” he said. “When I’m working a long day or I’m out on a storm for days on end, I always know I have a good group behind me, supporting everything I do.”

 

— Joseph Bednar

Whitney Dodds

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CEO, Wellness for the Culture; Age 32

Whitney Dodds is on a mission to shift the narrative on mental healthcare in black and brown communities. And she told BusinessWest that her inspiration was her own life experience.

“My lived experience as a black woman living here in the city of Springfield was such a traumatic background, and I didn’t really have an understanding of what therapy was and how to utilize it,” she recalled, adding that, if she had such an understanding of what was available and how safe it was, her early life would have been different — and better.

Dodds earned a degree in psychology from UMass Amherst and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from American International College. It was during her college years that she questioned why she didn’t have therapy and why she didn’t know what therapy was. It was then that she realized things needed to change; she knew not only that something needed to happen, but that she needed to be the one to make it happen.

And that’s exactly what she’s doing as the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental-health organization in Springfield.

“We offer individual and group therapy services — that is the meat of what we do,” she explained. “We also provide educational training and workshops to professionals. We have an internship program where we offer education for them as well to get into the field.”

On top of that, Wellness for the Culture offers wellness-track education, which includes things like yoga, mindfulness, and “just anything involved with healing — generational healing,” she explained.

Wellness for the Culture caters to marginalized populations, specifically black and brown populations, who are often apprehensive in seeking out therapeutic services based on safety and the history of abuse in therapeutic techniques and practices against people of color.

Outside of work, Dodds has three “amazing” boys to whom she enjoys being a soccer mom, basketball mom, and piano mom. She loves reading, as well as date nights with her husband. She adds that what keeps her sane is anything that she can do with her hands — particularly gardening. She also values the importance of self-care so that she can continue to do the important work that goes on at Wellness for the Culture.

 

— Elizabeth Sears

Tiana Davis

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Deputy Public Health Commissioner, City of Springfield; Age 34

When you hear someone referring to a “friend of the homeless,” they may be talking about Tiana Davis.

After working for years in healthcare, Davis changed her career path from direct patient care to public health. When she earned her master of public health degree with a concentration in community health education and health policy & management from UMass Amherst, she didn’t envision herself in her current position, but she’s found that she has a passion for service.

Davis, who first earned an associate’s degree at Springfield Technical Community College, oversees services for the Homeless Health Center, a federally qualified health center in the city of Springfield that provides quality primary healthcare, dental care, behavioral-health services, and comprehensive support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness within Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties.

She oversees the day-to-day operations relating to patient care, staff development, training, program data and collection, and billing. She also manages the contracts with community partners with whom she collaborates to provide services to individuals within the community. For instance, she works closely with Mercy Medical Center and Baystate Health.

Davis works tirelessly to ensure that people without housing are treated with dignity and respect by assuring that quality medical care is rendered. She has strengthened partnerships by cultivating relationships with open-door/open-pantry programs and the Friends of the Homeless program by helping to enhance their case-management systems.

As a consummate professional who takes her job very seriously, Davis led the Homeless Health Center organization through a site visit that was conducted by the Health Resources Services Administration, the department’s federal funding organization, and was extremely successful.

Springfield Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris noted that, during the pandemic, Davis’s ability to guide health services for the homeless was key to assuring that medical care for homeless population was rendered with steadfast consistency through that difficult period.

Davis received recognition from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) for staff-development programs. The citation acknowledges her commitment to public service, as well as her ongoing dedication to enhance the quality of services delivered to residents of the Commonwealth.

When asked what she does for fun outside of work, she replied, “I love gardening and eating. I like to explore different types of foods from various cultural backgrounds. I like trying different foods and going to different places to eat.”

 

— Elizabeth Sears

 

Lucy Damkoehler

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Owner, Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop; Age 39

Lucy Damkoehler has always blended (that’s an industry term) her passion for baking with a desire to give back to the community.

But during the pandemic, these twin forces came together as never before, and in a very powerful way.

The program was called Take & Bake Meals. It started small, right after the lockdown in mid-March 2020, with Damkoehler, chef and owner of the suddenly sidelined Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop in Bernardston, making six chicken pot pies with the belief that elderly individuals and families coping with COVID could use them. Suffice it to say, she was right.

“I had these pies … I said, ‘I’m going to put this on Facebook, and maybe one or two people will want one.’ Within a half-hour, every one of them was sold, and I had 10 more people calling for them,” she said, adding that the pot pies, mac-and-cheese dinners, and other offerings would be dropped off on neighbors’ doorsteps, sent off to colleges, and brought to others in need of quick, nutritious meals. At the height of the program, she was making 50 to 60 meals a day.

And while Take & Bake Meals certainly helped those in the community, it gave a new and improved lease on life to Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop as well. Indeed, the pot pies have now become a staple for the business, and they have introduced it to new audiences that have become steady clients, enabling Damkoehler to add employees and grow her venture.

Take & Bake helps explain why Damkoehler is a 40 Under Forty honoree, but there is so much more to the story. She started baking at a very young age and took her first job at a bakery in Deerfield. She earned an associate of occupational studies degree at New England Culinary Institute, then moved to New York to work under Claudia Fleming at the Gramercy Tavern. She eventually settled in Washington and spent the next 12 years building her reputation as an industry leader.

Desiring to return home — and fulfill her dream of opening her own business, she launched Sweet Lucy’s Bakeshop. In addition to those pot pies, it specializes in croissants, muffins, scones, cookies, and more.

As noted, Damkoehler is also active in the community, serving on the board of trustees for the Cushman Library in Bernardson. She’s also involved with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Franklin County Community Meals, and Empty Arms Bereavement Support.

 

— George O’Brien

Jessica Colson

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Director of Development & Communications, Girls Inc. of the Valley

Jessica Colson was looking for a new and different career challenge — a position where she could utilize her skills in fundraising and digital marketing, and in a setting where her personal mission aligned with her work.

She found all that after a quick visit to the Girls Inc. of the Valley website.

“A pro-girl environment is something I experienced as a softball player growing up and playing for various teams,” she explained. “I was able to thrive in that environment, so I could clearly see the need for such an organization in the community. It was a very easy decision to apply for the job there.”

We’ll get back to the softball in a minute, because it’s a big part of this story. But first, that job she took. It put her on a path to becoming the director of Development & Communications for the Holyoke-based nonprofit, a position with many responsibilities in both marketing and development, from events to mail appeals; from writing newsletters to coordinating the May 5 Spirit of Girls fundraiser, a drive-in event at the Big E with a goal of raising $100,000.

Summing it all up, she said it’s her job to make sure the Western Mass. community knows about Girls Inc. and its many programs — and that these programs have the funding they need to continue.

It’s a big job, one in which she works closely with other team members to achieve the organization’s stated goals — and set some new ones for the future. Which is what she’s always done while playing, coaching, and teaching softball, which is her other passion.

A long-time player — at Agawam High School and then Elms College, where she earned both a bachelor’s degree in sports management and an MBA — she is now a volunteer assistant coach at Elms, working specifically with pitchers. She’s also the head coach of the JV girls volleyball team at Agawam High School.

But softball is more than a pastime for her — it’s also a business. Indeed, Colson launched NWS Fastpitch, where she focuses on providing instruction to pitchers.

“It started as a real desire to give back to the sport that gave me so many life skills — communication, teamwork, pushing through adversity,” she explained. “I was really looking for an outlet to pass on my knowledge to the next generation.”

Active in the community, she is a board member for Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, and has been a team captain for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s for several years.

 

— George O’Brien

 

Sarah Calabrese

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Resource Development Director, West Springfield Boys & Girls Club; Age 30

You might call it coming full circle. Sort of. But not really.

When she comes to the stage to collect her 40 Under Forty plaque in mid-June, it won’t be the first time Sarah Calabrese has touched such an award.

Indeed, back in 2012, the West Springfield native, then a student at Holyoke Community College, was a communications intern at BusinessWest. One of her many duties that summer was to help coordinate and execute the 40 Under Forty event. She remembers handling a number of assignments, from helping with marketing pre-event to working the check-in desk and arranging the honoree plaques on the big night. She recalls something else, too.

“I remember saying, ‘wow, I hope I get this award someday,’” she told BusinessWest, adding that her experience during that internship helped propel her into what has become a career working in marketing, events, and fundraising.

She now wears all those hats and even a few more for the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, which she serves as Resource Development director. She arrived at the club after stints with Western Mass News and later Comcast Spotlight, and said the shift to the nonprofit realm was sparked by a long-held passion to serve the community and help others.

“Working for corporate America was different, and I really enjoyed my position, but I missed my local connection; I missed my community and giving back to the community that I was a lifelong resident of, and that I live in,” she explained. “So it was a no-brainer when I saw the position open at the Boys & Girls Club. I have a huge, huge passion for working with youth.”

As noted, she wears many hats in this role, including marketing and the coordination of events, with both responsibilities becoming far more challenging during the pandemic. Displaying creativity and perseverance, she conducted many events virtually, enabling them to continue, successfully, in very challenging times.

Meanwhile, she carries out many of these same responsibilities for the West Springfield Rotary Club, which she currently serves as vice president. She is also involved with YPS and the West of the River Chamber.

And speaking of event planning, there’s one more big one she’s working on — her own destination wedding in Sicily, slated for July 2023, when she will tie the knot with Jack Dunphy, a West Springfield firefighter and paramedic.

 

— George O’Brien

Ariel Clemmer

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Director, Center for Social Justice, Western New England University School of Law; Age 39

From her early career, teaching elementary school in New York City’s Spanish Harlem with Teach for America, Ariel Clemmer has been passionate about changing lives.

“That was an amazing experience,” she recalled. “I was working with a community-based school, meaning most students lived next to the school in project housing. It was a small environment, and I was an outsider coming in, trying to shake up the system a little bit. That’s been true of most of my positions.”

While studying law, her initial plans were to be a public defender. In fact, immediately after graduation, she joined Bronx Defenders, representing low-income clients charged with crimes.

“From there, my career has taken kind of a winding path, but the common thread has been to help people and try to make the world a better place,” said Clemmer, whose passion for pro bono work saw her named one of the top 30 pro bono attorneys of 2014 by Legal Services of New York City.

What has stayed with her from her experiences in NYC was a burden for people who are struggling, especially those victimized by systemic inequities. She brought that passion to her recent role as pro bono director at the Hampden County Bar Assoc., and then to her current position, as director of the Center for Social Justice at Western New England University School of Law.

“Our mission is to advance justice through research, education, advocacy, innovation, and public engagement,” she said, and the center does so through initiatives like a sealing and expungement program to address harm caused to people of color by the war on drugs, a consumer-debt initiative to defend consumers facing wrongful credit-card collection actions, and a gender-affirming identification project that offers pro bono legal services to individuals who need help with gender-affirming name changes, birth-certificate amendments, and more.

“It’s an exciting time to be working in social justice and living out this mission through our programming,” Clemmer said. “I’ve always had the sense that the world would be a better place if everyone was allowed the same opportunities and treated equally, regardless of what makes them different. So many times in my life, I’ve seen that’s just not the case.

“When racial injustice happens, or other types of limitations are put on people because of disabilities or gender status or sexual orientation, it bothers me,” she added. “That’s why the work I do now is so meaningful. It enables me, every day, to work toward something better.”

 

— Joseph Bednar

Margaret Boyle

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Communications Director, Office of U.S. Rep. Richard Neal; Age 31

Margaret Boyle remembers her first real taste of politics — and it didn’t exactly go down well.

When she was very young, her father was a Springfield city councilor. She would go along with him to campaign events and even appeared, somewhat reluctantly, in a few of his TV commercials.

“I always said, ‘this is not the life for me,’ she recalled, adding that things changed in a profound way when she arrived at Smith College, and especially when she enrolled in a class at UMass Amherst through the Five College Consortium.

It was called “The Politician and the Journalist,” and it was taught by Congressman Richard Neal. By the end of that semester, Boyle was asking Neal if she could intern in his office. He said ‘yes,’ and that put her on a path that has taken her to the position of Communications director in that office.

This is a big job with many different responsibilities, from issuing press releases to updating Neal’s website on a daily basis; from handling all the social media for the congressman to following up with members of the press doing stories on matters Neal is involved with.

“No two days are alike, which is what I like about this job,” she said, adding that she’s in Washington at least a day or two or month and spends considerable time with Neal visiting some of the 87 cities and towns that make up a massive district that covers parts of five counties.

In addition to her work with Neal, Boyle is very active in the community, especially in ways that honor the memory and legacy of her father, William J. Boyle, who eventually became first justice of the Springfield District Court.

Indeed, with her mother, Rose, brother Martin, and lifelong friends of her father, she founded the William J. Boyle Scholarship Fund to advance educational opportunities for Springfield high-school students. She also played a lead role in creating the annual Run Billy Run 5K road race and one-mile walk, which last year raised more than $35,000 for scholarships. She not only organizes it, she runs in it, thus honoring another legacy — going for runs with her father years ago.

Recently, Boyle joined the board of directors of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club, and she is actively involved in fundraising efforts for the Susie Foundation, which provides families living with ALS with compassionate and enduring support services.

 

— George O’Brien

Melissa Blissett

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Vice President of Family Support Services, Square One; Age 37

Melissa Blissett brought a lot of personal items along for her 40 Under Forty photo shoot, and for a reason.

There are many things that are important to her, and she wanted to try to represent them all with one image.

She’s big into plants, and also reading. Family is a huge part of her life, and she brought along a portrait of the group, as well as a framed copy of one of her favorite quotes, and a pink elephant, which represents the sorority she belongs to — Delta Sigma Theta, an organization of college-educated women “committed to constructive development of its members and to public service, with a primary focus on the black community.”

There isn’t anything that directly represents her work as vice president of Family Support Services at Square One, but then again, all or at least most of those other items reflect what she does.

In short, her work is all about family, education, service to others, and helping others live the life they’ve always dreamed of while, as that quote goes, “remembering where you came from but never losing sight of where you are going.”

Blissett, who earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Lowell and a master’s degree in social work at Springfield College, told BusinessWest that while Square One is most associated with early-childhood education, the nonprofit has long understood the importance of supporting families. And it is her job to essentially coordinate and deliver that support, which comes in many forms.

“The parent is the child’s first teacher in general, so the goal is to provide educational support,” she explained. “We also want to provide and help them access resources within the community. We want to make sure that the child is safe, that the child is receiving adequate education, and that the family is getting the resources it needs to grow healthy children.”

Blissett first worked at Square One as an intern while working toward her master’s at Springfield College, and later joined the agency as Healthy Families and Supervised Visitation supervisor. She was later promoted to assistant vice president of Family Support Services and is now vice president of that department.

She is also an adjunct professor at Springfield College in the graduate department of Social Work and, as noted, very active with Delta Sigma Theta. She is also active at her church, Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Springfield.

 

— George O’Brien

Zydalis Bauer

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Host and Producer, New England Public Media; Age: 31

You could say Zydalis Bauer has been training for her career since second grade.

Back then, her class put on a news show as one of its projects and chose Bauer for the anchor role.

“From that moment, I had a natural curiosity to pursue media,” Bauer said. In 2008, straight out of high school, she became an intern at WGBY (now New England Public Media) through the Latino Youth Media Institute at the station. After pursuing other internships at NEPM while attending college, she was eventually offered part-time and then full-time employment.

“Since that first internship, I never really left,” she said.

When members of the Latino community said they wanted to hear their language on local TV, NEPM responded with its first bilingual series, Presencia, with Bauer as a co-host. Though her family is from Puerto Rico, her first language is English.

“I had always been self-conscious of my Spanish skills, but this was an opportunity to show that I didn’t have to be perfect to speak the language,” she said. The show set out to deliver engaging stories and has won two Telly Awards since it began.

“When Latinos are in the media, it’s too often about issues,” Bauer explained. “Presencia tells inspirational stories that show how much the Latino community in Western Mass. has to offer.”

Bauer’s success with Presencia led to co-host and producer roles on Connecting Point, NEPM’s magazine show on the arts and culture of Western Mass. Last year, she was offered the job as the show’s main host. Though she considers herself shy, she didn’t hesitate to take on the hosting duties.

“Something inside said follow your instinct, and your brain will figure it out later,” she said. “I’ve learned to follow my gut.”

Now a board member for Girls Inc. of the Valley, Bauer appreciates the opportunity to mentor young women in the community. “Girls Inc. is a great organization that helps young people build confidence from their elementary years through college.”

As a student, she took part in NEPM’s Media Lab workshops, and now she runs them.

“It’s come full circle, and now I am the facilitator,” she said, acknowledging those who took the time to help her along the way.

“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t have mentors,” Bauer added. “My ultimate goal is to give back and open the door a little further for another individual.”

 

— Mark Morris

Meghan Avery

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40 Under 40 Class of 2022

Senior Vice President, UTCA Inc.; Age 37

Meghan Avery says that most people assume the name given the brewing company she co-owns with her husband, Mark, stems from what would be considered her day job as senior vice president with West Springfield-based Unemployment Tax Control Associates.

They would be wrong.

“My husband came up with the name Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company because, quite literally, he wanted the brewery to be a success so he could quit the job that he had,” she explained, adding that he was able to do just that and pursue his passion full-time.

But while her work in the unemployment tax realm wasn’t the source of a corporate name, it has become her passion, and her career, one in which she is following the lead of her mother — Suzanne Murphy, the company’s founder — in all kinds of ways, from her entrepreneurial energy to her commitment to giving back to the community.

At UTCA, Avery handles a wide range of responsibilities, including client services, all aspects of the Claims department, various HR functions, and management-education seminars offered to every client. She also supports the business-development side of the organization.

Meanwhile, at Two Weeks Notice Brewing in West Springfield, she wears an equally large number of important hats, handling finances, marketing, event planning, and brand development. And while all aspects of the company are in a growth mode, the event side of the ledger is really taking off, with the West Springfield location hosting gatherings for YPS, Toys for Tots, Parish Cupboard, the West Springfield Police Department, and the Susan B. Anthony Project, which offers services to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. It has even hosted an “adult prom do-over,” which was … well, just what it sounds like — adults doing their prom over.

Sometimes, Avery’s two worlds come together, such as when she organized a free training for local breweries in Massachusetts and Connecticut to educate them about effective sexual-harassment policy and management of these issues in the brewery setting, training that was conducted with the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, an agency she partners with frequently in her role at UTCA.

Within the community, Avery is a certified victims advocate for those experiencing domestic and sexual violence. She and Mark have also recently partnered with Brave Noise, an organization geared toward eliminating sexism, sexual harassment, and gender discrimination in the brewing industry.

 

— George O’Brien

 

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150th Anniversary Reception

To commemorate Monson Savings Bank’s incorporation on March 27, 1872, the bank recently invited members of the community to attend a 150th Anniversary Reception at the Monson branch. Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, along with MSB team members, welcomed guests as they joined the celebration. Dignitaries, including local professionals, government officials, and community members attended the reception to show their support for the institution.

State Sen. Anne Gobi and Rep. Brian Ashe (right), seen with Moriarty, presented Monson Savings Bank with citations, and commended the bank for reaching the momentous anniversary

 

From left, Michael Rouette, MSB’s executive vice president and COO; Laurel Peck, MSB Retail Operations specialist; Sandra Letendre, veteran MSB employee; and Moriarty

 

Moriarty, left, with past president Neil Marshall, center, and past president (and now chairman of the board) Steve Lowell

 

 

Soofa Wraps

Business and civic leaders gathered in downtown Amherst recently for the unveiling of new ‘Soofa signs,’ 100% solar-powered electronic displays placed in the downtown area to better communicate local events and resources, and to help promote local businesses. The signs will communicate COVID-19 updates, public health guidelines, town updates, and local business offerings. The initiative was sponsored by UMass Five College Credit Union.

From left: Claudia Pazmany, executive director, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce; UMass Five College Credit Union team members: Taylor Robbins, Cash Management specialist; Craig Boivin, vice president of Marketing; and Rich Kump, President & CEO; Dave Ziomek, Assistant town manager/director of Conservation & Development, Town of Amherst; state Rep. Mindy Domb; and Jeff Simpson, chief Commercial Officer and vice president of Commercial Lending of UMass Five. (Missing are Gabrielle Gould, president of the Amherst Business Improvement District, and Brianna Sunryd, Communications manager and Community Participation officer for the Town of Amherst — partners who made the initiative possible).

 

 

Urban League Donation

Balise Toyota and Balise Lexus donated to the Urban League of Springfield and nominated the organization for additional funds through the Toyota Dealer Match Program, resulting in a total donation of $30,000. The funds will be used to support new development and improvements at the league’s historic Camp Atwater, with youth development activities and facilities upgrades as the primary objectives.

From left, Ken Maffia, general manager of Balise Toyota; Henry Thomas III, president and CEO of the Urban League of Springfield; Alex Balise, director of Marketing for Balise Auto Group; Dee Thomas; and Tim Cardillo, general manager of Balise Lexus.

 

Celebrating 125 Years

 

Bay Path University celebrated its 125th anniversary and the inauguration of its sixth president, Sandra Doran, on April 8. An evening gala at the MassMutual Center followed earlier inauguration ceremonies at Symphony Hall.

A wide view of the inauguration

 

At the ‘Presentation of Symbols’ are, from left, Jonathan Besse, chairman of the Bay Path board of trustees, Doran, retired Bay Path President Carol Leary

 

Later at the ball … clockwise, from left, with Doran, second from left, are Madeline Landrau, Relationship Manager at MassMutual, Judy Matt, president of the Spirit of Springfield, and Kathy Tobin, director of Annual Giving and Events at Baystate Health

 

Michelle and Peter Wirth, co-owners of Mercedes Benz of Springfield, rally the audience during the fund-raising segment of the program

 

Ruth Carter, Academy Award winner for Best Costume Design, addresses the audience

 

 

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AMHERST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 253-0700; amherstarea.com

 

• May 11: After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the soon-to-open Drake, a one-of-a-kind, world-class performing arts venue in the heart of downtown Amherst, 44 North Pleasant St. Featuring Grayson Ty. Cash bar. Sponsored by Amherst College; featuring Downtown Amherst Foundation.

 

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER

(413) 534-3376; holyokechamber.com

 

• May 18: Spring Fling at Westfield Bank, 4:30-7 p.m. Join us for a lawn party at Westfield Bank, enjoy the feel of spring, and make new connections. Hearty hors d’oeuvres, open bar, raffles, and more. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration to open April 1.

 

 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

(413) 787-1555; springfieldregionalchamber.com

 

• May 4: Mayor’s Forum 2022, 7:15-9 a.m., at MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield. Sponsored by Common Capital and Westfield Bank. A light-hearted conversation moderated by Dave Madsen of Western Mass News with our region’s mayors including, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, and West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt. Cost: $35 (in advance), $45 non-members (in advance), $50 at the door. Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

 

• May 18: Fire & Ice Craft Cocktail Competition, 5:30-8 p.m., at Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. Sponsored by Florence Bank. Come and experience the ultimate social and networking event that offers local establishments an opportunity to showcase their expertise and skills. Cost: $75 for members (in advance, $85 at the door), $85 non-members (in advance, $95 at the door), $30 non-sampling ticket. Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

 

• June 15: Annual Meeting Celebration 2022, 5:30–8:00 p.m., at Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. Sponsored by Florence Bank. Join us as we celebrate our chamber year, graduate our Leadership Class of 2022, fete our Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year, honor outgoing president, Nancy Creed, and welcome our incoming president, Diana Szynal. Cost: $75 for members (in advance, $85 at the door), $85 non-members (in advance, $100 at the door).Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 568-1618; westfieldbiz.org

 

• May 11: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m.., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

 

• May 16: 61st annual Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club, sponsored by Westfield Gas & Electric and Whip City Fiber. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

 

• May 26: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

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Get Hired Job Fair

May 5: Holyoke Mall will host an in-person job fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on the lower level near Macy’s. Sponsored by Valley Opportunity Council, the Get Hired Job Fair is a convenient opportunity for Western Mass. employers to interview and hire workers, and to help job seekers connect with businesses who need their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels. Several stores and venues at Holyoke Mall will also be in attendance to fill open positions. The event is free to attend for all job seekers. Employers that have already signed up to staff a table include MGM Springfield, Holyoke Medical Center, Springfield College, Trinity Senior Communities, and Valley Opportunity Council. Employers interested in participating in the upcoming job fair should contact Jim Geraghty, advertising representative for Holyoke Mall, at (617) 840-2998 or [email protected]. For full details regarding the job fair, visit www.holyokemall.com/event/get-hired-job-fair.

 

Annual Shred Day

May 7: The Wealth Transition Collective of Holyoke is partnering with Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice for their annual shred day. Anyone who has financial or sensitive documents that need shredding may bring them to the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr., Northampton from 9 to 11 a.m. A donation of $5 per paper box will directly benefit the VNA & Hospice. Shredding will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis until the truck is full or 11 a.m., whichever comes first. Only paper items will be accepted. For more information, visit www.twealthtc.com.

 

Jack’s Walk

May 14: Jack’s Walk, a fundraiser to benefit the Jack Jonah Foundation, will take place at the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. The foundation has a stated mission to “encourage, foster, teach, engage, and provide opportunities, specifically in the areas of drug awareness.” The foundation also provides assistance (financial or otherwise) at the local, state, and/or national level in the promotion of drug awareness and education. The foundation is named in honor of Jack Jonah, who died of a heroin overdose. Jack’s Walk features a full schedule of activities. The day begins with a pre-walk tie-dye party and check-in beginning at 9 a.m. There will then be several guest speakers, including West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, and Jack Jonah Foundation Founder Kirk Jonah for closing comments and a moment of silence. The walk begins at 11, and there will be a post-walk reception at the Elks from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults. Youths 18 and under are admitted free. To register online, visit Jackjonahfoundation.org.

 

sheLEADS Conference

May 20: The Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce will host sheLEADS, a woman’s conference aimed at building a bold, brave community of women in the 413 with an eye on professional development and beyond. The day begins at the Boylston Room in Easthampton at noon and ends with networking at Abandoned Building Brewery. In between, attendees can look forward to “Activating Your Leadership Strengths,” facilitated by Colleen DelVecchio of Colleen DelVecchio Consultants; “The Language of Leadership,” a panel discussion featuring Pia Kumar, chief strategy officer at Universal Plastics, Lynnette Watkins, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Health Care, and Waleska Lugo-DeJesus, CEO of Inclusive Strategies; and “Be Great Where Your Feet Are,” featuring keynote speaker Robyn Glaser Sr., vice president, Business Affairs for the Kraft Group. For tickets and details, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

 

40U40 Meet & Greet

May 20: Mercedes Benz of Springfield will host a gathering of the 2022 40 Under Forty honorees as well as the members of the first 15 classes of rising stars. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a meet-and-greet for members of the Class of 2022, who are profiled in this edition. From 6-8, there will be a networking event for all of the 16 classes of 40 Under Forty honorees. Food will be provided by Log Rolling Catering. Forty Under 40 is sponsored this year by: Presenting Sponsor PeoplesBank; Alumni Achievement Award Sponsor Health New England; and supporting sponsors Comcast Business, Live Nation, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, The Mill District, Stand Out Truck, and the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Business.

 

MOSSO Summer Concert Series

June 23, July 21, Aug. 13: MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, announced a summer concert series of three programs, two in Springfield Symphony Hall and the third, an outdoor brass quintet program, in Forest Park in Springfield. On Thursday, June 23, MOSSO will celebrate the music of the late, legendary Broadway composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who penned the words and music to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and others. Broadway conductor Tim Stella (of The Phantom of the Opera and Hello, Dolly!) will lead the program, joined by some major Broadway stars. The program will be announced later this month. On Thursday, July 21, Maestro Kevin Rhodes will return to Springfield to conduct a program of light classics and music of renowned composer John Williams, whose works include Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List. Rhodes will be joined by a guest soloist. This will be a benefit concert for MOSSO, so that the nonprofit organization can continue to deliver professional symphonic music to Greater Springfield and Western Mass. The program will be announced later this month.Tickets for both Symphony Hall concerts will go on sale on May 9. To get on the mailing list for information on these programs, visit springfieldsymphonymusicians.com. On Saturday, Aug. 13 (rain date: Sunday, Aug. 14), a MOSSO brass quintet will perform a free concert at Camp Star Angelina on Trafton Road in Forest Park. This concert will be produced for MOSSO by Bing Productions. No tickets are required.

 

 

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Jane Albert

Jane Albert

Jane Albert, senior vice president and chief consumer officer at Baystate Health, will retire on July 1, following 20 years of service with the system. Albert joined Baystate Health in 2002 as manager of Medical Practices Marketing and developed the first marketing plan to integrate legacy physician groups into the organization known today as Baystate Medical Practices (BMP). She then expanded her scope as manager of Corporate Marketing for the whole health system. She went on to deepen her focus on the external environment in subsequent roles in Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Community Relations. Albert then returned to BMP to stand up its first Office of Physician Referral Services, with a focus on improving access to care. She was recruited back to the system level with a promotion to vice president of Philanthropy and executive director of Baystate Health Foundation (BHF). During four years at the foundation, she developed a comprehensive strategic plan that led to a more balanced portfolio of events, major gifts, and planned giving, all tracked by a dashboard of performance metrics. Her work led to significant growth in overall giving and greater diversification of BHF’s philanthropic activities. She was promoted again in 2017 to senior vice president of Marketing, Communications and External Relations, a role which included the areas of BHF and Government & Community Relations. She brought in experienced leaders for all three areas and oversaw dramatic growth across all her areas of responsibility. Key activities included the “Advancing Care. Enhancing Lives” brand campaign, the growth of more broad and sophisticated governmental advocacy efforts, and continued growth in philanthropy. During the pandemic, Albert’s scope was enlarged yet again to her current role. She collaborated with other members of the President’s Cabinet to develop the health system’s 2025 Consumer Strategy with a focus on access to care, a new digital platform, and the importance of recognizing the unique needs of individual patients and families.

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Ryan Shorette

Berkshire Bank announced the promotion of Ryan Shorette to senior vice president, Retail Branch Banking. In this new role, he will oversee all 105 branches across Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York. Prior to this promotion, he was first vice president, regional branch manager at Berkshire Bank for the last eight years. Shorette has more than 25 years of retail banking experience and has held a number of leadership positions. Before joining Berkshire Bank, he worked at Bank of America and Webster Bank. He has been nominated for the New Leaders in Banking Honors Award from the Connecticut Bankers Assoc. and has a proven track record of successfully developing leaders and enhancing the customer experience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Central Connecticut State University. Outside of work, Shorette is an active volunteer, coaching youth sports for the towns of Bristol and Plainville, Conn. He has also participated in Christmas in April, the United Way Day of Caring, and Hands on Hartford, a COVID-19 virtual event assembling comfort kits for those in need. Beyond these civic efforts, he also served as an executive board member for the American Heart Assoc. Heart Walk in Hartford, Conn.

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Patrick O’Hara

Patrick O’Hara

Country Bank, announced that Patrick O’Hara has joined its Commercial Lending Division in Worcester. A 17-year industry veteran with immersive client engagement, O’Hara will architect and deliver strategies to support growth in the commercial banking portfolio. O’Hara has held several positions in commercial lending and business development with SunTrust Bank, Bank of America, Santander Bank, and, most recently, Citizens Bank covering the Worcester and MetroWest Boston markets before joining Country Bank. In his new role, he will serve Central and Eastern Mass. to support businesses throughout the region. O’Hara holds a bachelor of Arts degree from Providence College, he is accredited in Commercial Credit from Omega Performance, and has received multiple top performer and excellence awards throughout his career. He is also an avid supporter of St. Vincent De Paul and New Horizons, which supports veteran’s issues and mental health. “I’m extremely excited to join a bank with such an impressive history of helping businesses grow and thrive in our region,” said O’Hara. “Country Bank is one of the most well-capitalized banks in the market, with a tremendous reputation for integrity and service to the community.I look forward to contributing to our continued growth and success across central and eastern Massachusetts, and beyond.”

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James Martin

James Martin

Attorney James Martin has joined the Springfield office of Pullman & Comley, LLC. Martin has more than 43 years of experience practicing in the areas of corporate and business counseling, commercial real estate, real estate planning and permitting, solar and wind, and litigation. He is also recognized as a leading automotive franchise attorney throughout New England. He has handled the purchase and sale of numerous car dealerships and related real estate, franchise negotiations, floor plan and real estate financing, in addition to litigation arising from the operation of a dealership. ​​He is a member of the National Assoc. of Dealer Counsel and the Massachusetts Automobile Dealer Association. Martin received his B.A. from Georgetown University and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court and the Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court. He has been named to Best Lawyers every year since 2001 and Massachusetts Super Lawyers since 2009. He previously practiced with the law firm Robinson Donovan, P.C. The addition of Martin and his team marks a noteworthy expansion for Pullman & Comley’s Springfield office, which was established in 2019. Drawing on resources from across the firm’s eight offices, in addition to Martin’s areas of practice, the Springfield office specializes in commercial property tax appeals and eminent domain matters, employment law and more. Martin is the former chairman and a former trustee of Baystate Medical Center and was recently appointed as a trustee for Springfield Museums, where he also serves as vice chair of the Museum Committee. He serves on the Springfield Riverfront Development Commission and is the chairman of the board of directors of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. He has also served as a youth sports coach in Springfield and Longmeadow.

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John Roberson

John Roberson

Pathlight, an organization serving people in Western Mass. with developmental and intellectual disabilities, has named human services leader John Roberson as its new executive director. Throughout his career, Roberson has designed and implemented programs tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families. He brings an extensive background in leadership and operations for community-based residential programs and a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and special needs. Most recently, Roberson was vice president of Children & Families for the Center for Human Development (CHD), where he was responsible for management of a $25 million annual budget and expansion of services with local, state and federal agencies for a division that provides housing, child development, behavioral health and court guided support services. Prior to becoming vice president, he served in a variety of capacities including managing two large residential facilities as CHD’s director of Juvenile Justice Programs. Previously, he was a lead treatment supervisor for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, where he supervised treatment staff and developed treatment programs for inmates housed in the Pre-Release Center. Roberson is a member of the Child Welfare League of America and the American Correctional Association. He has served as a board member of the Correctional Association of Massachusetts, the Restorative Justice Collaborative of Hampden County, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence. He holds an M.S. from Cambridge College in Springfield. He will assume his responsibilities as executive director of Pathlight on May 2.

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Sam Killings

Sam Killings

Jeremiah Bentley

Jeremiah Bentley

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) announced the retirement of board member Sam Killings at its 55thAnnual Meeting on March 23. New director Jeremiah Bentley was elected to the open position at the virtual event.Killings is retiring from the UMassFive Board of Directors after serving since 1998. During his tenture, Killings served on the credit union’s Asset and Liability Management Committee, which he chaired for several years, as well as the Human Resources Committee and the Diversity Task Force. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 42 years of experience as an internal auditor and assistant controller for Research Accounting at UMass Amherst. With his retirement, Killings was recently honored with the status of director emeritus, the first person to hold this title at the credit union. Bentley has been a member of UMassFive since 2015, when he moved to the area after completing his Ph.D. in accounting from Cornell University. He previously served as a volunteer on the credit union’s Asset and Liability Management Committee. He currently serves as a research foundation director for the Institute of Management Accountants, and in multiple positions with the American Accounting Association. He is also the Richard Dieter & Susan Dieter Faculty Fellow and associate professor at UMass Amherst, where he teaches financial and managerial accounting and examines how accounting systems change the way people think about and report on their performance.

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Amy Handelsman

Amy Handelsman

Shakespeare & Company, a theater performance, education, and training outfit now celebrating its 45th year, announced the appointment of Amy Handelsman as managing director, effective May 1. Handelsman accepted the position following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG), and comes to the company with more than two decades of diverse experience in theater, dance, film, and television, particularly in the areas of nonprofit management, business development, and strategic planning.In her new position, Handelsman will be responsible for championing Shakespeare & Company’s artistic vision through the development of new and expanded income streams, expansion, and cultivation of the company’s Board of Trustees; supervision of administrative, marketing, and fundraising efforts, and ongoing engagement with various constituents in the Berkshire County community. Most recently, Handelsman served as managing director of GALLIM, a movement production company based in Brooklyn, N.Y., which has staged productions at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza, New York City Ballet, the Martha Graham Dance Company, Ailey II Dance Company, and other venues.She serves on the Artistic Council of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Playwrights Conference, and has worked as a curator, dramaturge, project manager, and consultant for a wide range of clients including the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (Hi-ARTS), HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, and locally with Jacob’s Pillow and the Batsheva Dance Company’s 2018 Summer Tour.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

State Awards $30 Million to STCC to Relocate Health Programs

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College has received $30 million in state funding to move healthcare programs out of an aging building on campus that has outlived its usefulness. Gov. Charlie Baker announced the award on Wednesday. College officials in December asked the state for the maximum amount of $30 million to vacate Building 20, which houses 18 degree and certificate allied health programs as well as the acclaimedSIMS Medical Center. STCC has secured $11.5 million from other sources for the $41.5 million project. The award announced by the governor comes from the state Division of Capital Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Constructed in 1941, Building 20 is past its useful life and has a history of expensive emergency repairs. The healthcare programs in the School of Health and Patient Simulation educate more than 700 students per semester and employ more than 120 faculty and staff. The STCC Board of Trustees committed $6 million from the college’s budget to the project. Trustees Chair Marikate Murren said, “We’re thrilled and grateful to Gov. Baker and DCAMM for their support to make this move possible. The relocation of the programs in the School of Health and Patient Simulation will allow STCC to continue to prepare students for healthcare careers. The investment in this project represents an investment in the City of Springfield and the region. To best summarize the outlook for the College, Cook said, “I am delighted for our students and faculty as this ensures that STCC stays on the leading edge of healthcare education; the future of STCC is bright.”

 

Monson Savings Launches 150 Build-a-Bike Campaign

MONSON — The celebratory planning for Monson Savings Bank’s 150thanniversary continues, with the bank pledging to show extra support to nonprofits and have an extra level of community participation throughout the year. A large and very fun part of that support comes in the form of theMonson Savings Bank 150 Build-a-Bike Campaign. For this campaign, MSB will be purchasing more than $20,000 worth of children’s bicycles and helmets from the Family Bicycle Shop in East Longmeadow, with guidance from the shop’s owner Ray Plouffe. To gear up for the campaign, Monson Savings Bank has also teamed up with five local non-profits to identify children who are in need of a bicycle: the YMCA of Greater Springfield; the YWCAof Western Massachusetts; I Found Light Against All Odds; Educare Springfield; and the South End Community Center. Beginning this spring, MSB will be planning events hosted with each nonprofit. The bank’s team members will assemble the bikes, when possible alongside the very children who will be receiving them. Nonprofit employees will be welcomed to join the activity, and representatives from the Family Bicycle Shop will be on site to assist and ensure children are properly fitted with helmets and training wheels. Monson Savings Bank will provide and share a meal for attendees. “When exploring the various ways we could celebrate Monson Savings Bank’s 150thAnniversary, there were so many ideas,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank.“We wanted to be sure to do something that would make a difference on many fronts and spread some joy. With the 150 Build-a-Bike campaign, we are able to connect with the vital community nonprofits and their leaders. Our team gets to work together on hands-on projects to further foster our culture of teamwork and community support. Plus, we are able to provide the children with the experience of building and riding a bike, a joy-filled activity, and something they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to experience. I could not think of a better way to commemorate our 150thAnniversary.” To see a full schedule of events for MSB’s 150th anniversary, visit www.monsonsavings.bank/anniversary.

 

Big Y Express Launches New Downtown Format

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has announced plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main St. as part of Tower Square in Springfield. The new, 10,000-square-foot Big Y Express Fresh Market will be tailored to fit the needs of the city’s downtown community. Currently, there are workers and area residents who are eager to have access to delicious, nutritious and affordable offerings that are not currently available in a convenient way, said Colin D’Amour, senior director of Big Y Express. “Between the UMass classrooms, YMCA daycare, area office workers and downtown residents, many are looking for an option to meet their food needs.” While not a complete supermarket due to its size, this location will have a full assortment of items from each department, he said. The offerings will include prepared meals and sandwiches along with natural and organic products and everyday necessities. In addition, there will be an inhouse sushi chef preparing fresh sushi daily. “We are excited to bring an entirely new concept to downtown Springfield,” said D’Amour. “We know that there has been an appetite for Big Y’s fresh and local foods for many years now. We are confident that customers will enjoy our many offerings. We are working diligently with our contractors to establish a timeline for opening and are excited to be a part of the downtown community.”

 

Rocky’s Ace Hardware Purchases Nine New Stores in Ohio

SPRINGFIELD –Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, has purchased the nine Ohio-based Handyman Ace Hardware stores, which have been family-owned and operated since 1939. The new Ohio stores are located in Dayton, Fairborn, Xenia, Centerville, New Carlisle, Kettering, Springfield, and Miamisburg. Rocky’s Ace Hardware now has 47 locations in nine states. “It is very exciting for us to be expanding into a new state and continuing the family-owned values and service Handyman customers have come to expect,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. “We are also family-owned and share many of the same values as Handyman, including putting the customer first in all business actions.”alcone noted that customers will see the same faces from Handyman at Rocky’s, and former owner David Grimes, who is retiring, will be integral in the transition. Falcone also said customers will benefit from some exciting changes over the next few months including expanded Ace Rewards features, product selection and online capabilities. “We plant roots in each of our neighborhood locations and intend to maintain this community focus in our Ohio stores,” he said. “We’re excited to be a part of the greater Dayton community.”

 

Baystate Health Awards $1 Million in Better Together Grants

SPRINGFIELD —Baystate Healthhas awarded $1 million in Better Together Grants to five community initiatives with partner organizations as part of itsCommunity Benefits Program. “Baystate Health is proud to invest our Determination of Need (DoN) Community Health Initiative (CHI) funding in the communities served by our four hospitals. It is an honor to partner with these very deserving local non-profit organizations over the next three years,” said Annamarie Golden, director, Community Relations for Baystate Health

This year’s recipients, who submitted requests for proposals in January 2022 include: Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation in partnership with the Town of Ware, The Care Center in partnership with Greenfield Technical Community College, Westfield State University in partnership with Springfield Technical Community College, Montague Catholic Social Ministries in partnership with The Brick House Community Resource Center, and the Western Mass. Training Consortium in partnership with the Bridge Program community organizations — The Recover Project, The Salasin Project and The Wildflower Alliance. “Baystate’s Community Benefits Program, in partnership with our hospital Community Benefits Advisory Councils (CBACs) and Grant Review Teams, is making investments through Better Together grants that will have lasting and meaningful impacts on health outcomes, health equity, and social determinants of health throughout the Pioneer Valley,” said Golden. Funding for the Better Together grants is made possible through the Mass. Department of Public Health’s (MDPH) Determination of Need (DoN) requirements related to the replacement of Baystate Medical Center’s Operating Rooms approved in November 2020. Although this project was unique to the hospital, Baystate Health’s goal is to equitably distribute the Community Health Initiative funds for grant making to all four Baystate Health hospitals. This was an intentional step toward health equity, recognizing that Baystate’s community hospitals historically have lower likelihood of accessing DoN CHI funds. The aim of the Better Together grant opportunity is to develop approaches that by targeting the social determinants of health, will improve people’s overall well-being and make our communities healthier places to live in, while complementing the health care system’s current offerings. In addition to funding the grantees, Baystate Health has also contracted with the Public Health Institute of Western Mass. to provide technical assistance and evaluation support to the grantee cohort over the next three years.

 

OneZo Opens in the Holyoke Mall

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall has welcomed, OneZo, with its unique house-made boba, to the shopping center. Boba tea is a Taiwanese tea-based drink with sweet balls or “pearls,” made from tapioca starch and can be made from milk tea, green tea or fruit tea. Established in Taiwan in 2015, OneZo was the first café in the world to make their own boba in-store.Their goal is to serve the freshest boba drinks and use their creativity to develop new boba flavors. Some of the more popular flavors include Brown Sugar Bubble Latte, Hong Kong Style Milk Tea, Strawberry Slush Milk Tea, Grapefruit Green Tea, and Thai Tea.

OneZo tea can be found in 17 countries and has several locations in Massachusetts including Quincy and Worcester.Holyoke Mall guests can experience freshly made bubble tea in their new location in Café Square.

 

CDK Global Named Presenting Sponsor for Tom Cosenzi Driving for The Cure Golf Tournament

HADLEY — The 14th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament will take place Sept. 27 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, and will be joined by presenting sponsor, CDK Global. The 14th Annual Driving for the Cure Charity Golf supports neuro-oncology research in honor of Tom Cosenzi, a successful businessman and father of four who succumbed to brain cancer in 2009 at 52. Since its inception, this annual golf tournament has raised more than $1.3 million with its partnership with the Jimmy Fund, one of the largest organized golf programs in the U.S. All proceeds support Dr. Patrick Wen and his team of researchers in the Neuro-Oncology Department at Dana Farber Cancer Institute “My brother Tom and I started this charity golf tournament to honor the legacy of our dad,” said TommyCar co-owner, Carla Cosenzi. “His vision was that no other family would experience the pain that he and his family endured. It was Tom’s wish that his family and friends continue to raise money for Neuro Oncology Research so the burden of Cancer can be eliminated for patients and their families. We’re so thankful to CDK Global for their partnership and we are proud to be able to support the world class research that is ongoing at Dana-Farber.” The scramble style tournament features a “Tee off against Cancer” shotgun start. Players will enjoy 18 holes of golf at one of the area’s top private golf courses, lunch, on-course activities, an evening cocktail reception with live entertainment, a gourmet dinner, raffle prizes, and silent and live auctions. For more information on the Tom Cosenzi Driving For The Cure Charity Golf Tournament visit www.TomCosenziDrivingForTheCure.com.

 

Leadership Pioneer Valley Accepting Applications for LEAP Class of 2023

SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is now accepting applications for enrollment in the LEAP class of 2023, a regional leadership-development program. This year’s class is expected to have a fully in-person experience. Applicants are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The LEAP program engages the Pioneer Valley’s most promising emerging leaders through learning, exploration, and connecting. Participants are trained in applied leadership skills by experts. They also explore critical community issues by connecting with local leaders and visiting businesses and local towns across the region. The upcoming program runs from September through May. In its 12th year, more than 350 individuals representing more than 125 companies, organizations, and municipalities have participated. The program has filled a critical need for a leadership program that builds a network of emerging leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of the region. Fifty-three percent of alumni have a new leadership role at work, 64% have joined a new board of directors, and 99% made new, meaningful connections. LPV is seeking applicants from all over the Pioneer Valley, including Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, representing different employment sectors. The program is made for those in nonprofits, businesses, and government who are eager to increase their leadership skills and take action to better the region. Applicants are considered in a competitive application process that prioritizes diversity by employment sector, geography, race, gender, and sexual orientation. Emerging leaders, mid-career professionals with leadership potential, and those looking to better the Pioneer Valley should consider applying. The deadline for LPV class of 2023 applications is July 1. Applications and further information can be found at www.leadershippv.org.

 

Veritas Prep Charter School Establishes Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund

SPRINGFIELD — Veritas Prep Charter School(VPCS) has been awarded $53,883from theMass. Teacher Diversification Pilot Program, a state-funded grant program that provides approximately $2 million in competitive funding to support local school and district efforts to strengthen and diversify existing teacher recruitment and retention programs. VPCS is using this grant to establish the Veritas Prep Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund to help educators and aspiring educators who identify as people of color enter or remain in education by removing common financial barriers. Candidates can apply for access to funding for education, MTEL test fees, relocation assistance and tuition and loan reimbursement. New and current associate teachers and lead teachers are eligible to apply, and Teach Western Mass (TWM) residents can also apply for TWM tuition coverage. Recipients must commit to working at Veritas Prep middle or high school for three years. All recipients will receive access to free MTEL test preparation, if applicable. Launched in April 2019, the Massachusetts Teacher Diversification Pilot Program provides tuition assistance to support enrollment into an approved-educator preparation program and MTEL preparation and examination. Schools and districts may also use grant funds to enhance teacher recruitment and retention efforts. Educators and aspiring educators who identify as people of color can learn more about the Veritas Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund and apply for support here: veritasprepma.org/teacher-diversification-fund/.

 

Former Landsdowne Dormitories Renovated into Apartments

WESTFIELD — Shawna Gutowski and Maritza Zavala, of the Slope to Shore Team of William Raveis Real Estate, announced that the former Landsdowne Dorms in Westfield have been fully renovated and are officially on the market for lease under the name Landsdowne Place. “We’re excited to make these beautifully-renovated apartments available in downtown Westfield, where residents can shop, experience downtown events, and enjoy quick access to the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail right outside their door,” said Project Manager Anthony Leroux. The newly renovated apartments are a mixture of one bedroom/one bath and two bedroom/two bath units, which were formerly used as housing for Westfield State College students. The complex also features gym and laundry facilities on-site, as well as access to the bike trail. Apartment leases start at $1,400 per month and will require first, last, security, and credit check.

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.

AGAWAM

Elite Care Agency Inc., 320 Adams St., Agawam, MA 01001. Juuko Ronald, same address. Home health care services.

BELCHERTOWN

Baystate Building Solutions Inc., 207 Rockrimmon St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Dave Burnham, same address. Construction consulting and real estate investing.

Setaro Electric and Energy Solutions Inc., 3 Blacksmith Road, Belchertown, MA 01007. Steven Setaro, same address. Electrical and energy solutions.

CHICOPEE

Spectrum Cable Offers Inc., 50 Austin St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Michael Barrasso, same address. Cable TV hardware.

Tre Corporation, 100 Colonial Circle, Unit D, Chicopee, MA 01020. Edem Ayedinov, same address. General freight transportation.

HADLEY

Banas Foundation Inc., 10 Mill Valley Rd., P.O. Box 597, Hadley, MA 01035. Brent Banas, 5 Hillside Dr., Hadley, MA 01035. Religious organization.

HOLYOKE

HD Logistics Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Suite 101, Holyoke, MA 01040. Darnel Hunter, same address. Logistics and package delivery.

IK Onkar RK Mart Inc., 539 Pleasant St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Rajinder Kaur, 48 Westwood Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Convenience grocery store.

SOUTH HADLEY

In the Green Gardens Inc., 146 Ferry St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Stephen R. Vaiano, same address. Landscaping sales and service.

Parabola Center for Law and Policy Inc., 40 Viviani St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Shaleen Title, same address. Research, education, and training on drug policy.

SPRINGFIELD

950 Worcester Street, Corp., 1571 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Sergey Privedenyuk, same address. Real estate ownership and leasing.

DJ Home Remodeling Inc., 142 Methuen St., Springfield, MA 01119. Domone Donovan Stewart, same address. Home remodeling.

DJ & T Investments Inc., 154 Catharine St., Springfield, MA 01109. Denzel Williams, same address. Real estate and retail.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A & F Remodeling, Corp., 38 Guy Place, West Springfield, MA 01089. Albina Andriychuk, 44 Hillside Ave., South Hadley, MA 01075. Remodeling.

Carmona & Co., Corp., 18 Budford Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Noshkami Carmona, same address. Distributor of baked goods.

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of April 2022. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

WEST SPRINGFIELD

American Dream Home Remodel
90 Union St.
John Guagliardo

Anthony Dedinelli Photography
2052 Westfield St.
Anthony Robert

Atlas Technical
73 William Franks Dr.
Sheree Garber

Bitcoin Depot
173 Elm St.
Brandon Mintz

Bitcoin Depot
1150 Union St.
Brandon Mintz

Chapin Baby
81 Riverdale St.
Tatyana Gut

Chris Gates Auto Detailing
115 Bretton Road
Christopher Gates

Doce Vita
1020 Memorial Ave.
Sarah Perez

Elegant Lighting
1651 Riverdale St.
Tatyana Gut

Final Phaze Retro Gaming
130 Elm St.
Alexis Santiago

Gelz By Mels
2260 Westfield St.
Melissa Nguyen

Green Coat Record Shop
2052 Westfield St.
Anthony Robert

Greenstone Landscape Construction
306 Westfield St.
Sami Hajrizi

H & S Siding
203 Circuit Ave.
Marlon Mendoza

Lauras Unique Boutique
209 Elm St.
Laura Roe

Majestic Theater
131 Elm St.
Todd Kadis

Naya Vastra
39 Thomas Dr.
Rena Rai

Northeast Labor Services
230 High Meadow Dr.
Ann Simonet

Reswood Creations
86 Wolcott Ave.
Katarzyna Nowakowska

The Cleaning Bee
114 Highland Ave.
Emily Davila

The Wellness Drip Inc.
1817 Riverdale St.
Alyssa McKenna

Thera Feet
1680 Riverdale St.
Darus Flipiak

WESTFIELD

AC Auto Services
766 Southampton Road
Charles Croney

All Energy Solar
66D Mainline Dr.
All Energy Solar

BCA Property Management
404 Southwick Road
Brandon Avery

Berkshire Hathaway Home Serv Realty Pro
54 Court St.
WMass Realty Prof

Broken Wolf BBQ
6 Hickory Ave.
Eric Lacombe

Honeyland Farms Food Shop
4 Russell Road
Kandy 2022 LLC

Hourglass Half Full
932 Russell Road
Kevin Weldell

Lady Vee Soapery
10 Smith Ave., Apt 1
Lady Vee Soapery LLC

Louis & Clark Country Gifts
1029 North Road
Clark E Matthews

Ortiz Lawn Care Services
8 Morris Ave.
Angel Ortiz

Tierney Properties
22 Pearl St.
MTB Real Estate LLC

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies

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

Batiste, Laura A.
15 Kenilworth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2022

Corriveau, Brian
70 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/29/2022

Elmore, Melinda M.
4 Aspen Court
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2022

German, Richard H.
54 Johnson St., Unit 2
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/28/2022

Heroux, Robert E.
P.O. Box 601
Chicopee, MA 01021
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/25/2022

Ketchum, Holly H.
a/k/a Houldsworth-Ketchum, Holly
1160 Churchill St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/25/2022

King, Nicholas Robert
322 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/22/2022

Klusman, Brandon K.
29 Concord St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/18/2022

Lefebvre, Kristine C.
27 Coolidge Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/29/2022

Mann, Holly Marie
219 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/21/2022

Mao, Khey
68 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/18/2022

Marshall, Justin P.
Marshall, Jaime L.
40 Belanger St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/23/2022

Mayes, David Alan
128 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/30/2022

Nisbet, Scott A.
805 Fairview Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/22/2022

Rodriguez, Jenny
a/k/a Rodrigiez Ortiz, Jenny
31 Strathmore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/29/2022

Stone, Eric Richard
125B Capt. Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/18/2022

Wall, Brent T.
Wall, Lynn Ann
36 Rivers Ave., Apt. 4
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/30/2022

Warner, Emily J.
34 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/22/2022

Weber, Michael E.
Weber, Lindsey C.
68 Duxbury Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/17/2022

Wetherington, Sierra
a/k/a McQuarrie, Sierra
120 Homer St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/23/2022

Real Estate Transactions

By
Real Estate

 

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

588 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Robert Marseglia
Seller: Roger W. Rice RET
Date: 04/01/22

BUCKLAND

7 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Steven R. Finck
Seller: Finck INT
Date: 03/29/22

CHARLEMONT

54 South Road
Charlemont, MA 01346
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Johnston
Seller: Patricia McGahan RET
Date: 03/30/22

COLRAIN

27 Frankton Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Cochran
Seller: Steven D. Shippee
Date: 03/22/22

CONWAY

522 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: Martin Dellert
Seller: Michael R. McDowell
Date: 03/28/22

214 Thompson Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jesse D. Barba
Seller: David B. Dugan
Date: 04/01/22

ERVING

58 State Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Brian Campbell
Seller: Anthony Manzi
Date: 03/31/22

19 Swamp Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Curtis R. Brunelle
Seller: Justin Fellows
Date: 03/23/22

GREENFIELD

8 Maple Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Douglas P. Clarke
Seller: Allen, James E., (Estate)
Date: 03/21/22

125 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,750,000
Buyer: MAG Real Estate Holdings-Greenfield
Seller: Parmar Properties North LLC
Date: 03/31/22

3 Park St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Cameron Awkward-Rich
Seller: Urban Veneer LLC
Date: 04/01/22

4 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Leslie A. Janka
Seller: Bonnie L. Bobetsky
Date: 03/21/22

59-61 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Daryl R. Springman
Seller: Charles E. Dodge
Date: 04/01/22

1 Wheeler Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,750,000
Buyer: MAG Real Estate Holdings-Greenfield
Seller: Parmar Properties North LLC
Date: 03/31/22

18 Wheeler Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,750,000
Buyer: MAG Real Estate Holdings-Greenfield
Seller: Parmar Properties North LLC
Date: 03/31/22

HEATH

54 South Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Johnston
Seller: Patricia McGahan RET
Date: 03/30/22

LEYDEN

298 River Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: John E. Murphy
Seller: Regan D. Gorneault
Date: 03/28/22

MONTAGUE

222 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Oliver G. Williams
Seller: Mary L. Stone INT
Date: 04/01/22

9 Madison Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $239,800
Buyer: Griffin W. Buell
Seller: Harris INT
Date: 03/30/22

130 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $320,250
Buyer: Marc A. Burdick
Seller: Tracy L. Mantell
Date: 04/01/22

58 Wes Mineral Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Patrick C. Lashway
Seller: Donald W. Miller
Date: 04/01/22

NORTHFIELD

91 East St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Emberley
Seller: Carlton Brown
Date: 03/25/22

8 Holly Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Pastorfield-Li
Seller: Stewart, Marjorie B., (Estate)
Date: 04/01/22

687-B Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Michael R. Ryan
Seller: Jonathan J. Vantland
Date: 03/24/22

1026 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ray E. Harris
Date: 03/21/22

ORANGE

1 Cheney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: M3 Innovations Inc.
Seller: Roma Realty Inc.
Date: 03/29/22

174 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jacob Audy
Seller: Thomas J. Doane
Date: 03/22/22

110 Horton Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Aidan J. Molloy
Seller: Nick H. Steiman
Date: 04/01/22

77 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Katie A. Sicotte
Seller: Brandon M. Coy
Date: 03/22/22

196 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rick J. Disalvo
Seller: Sovereign Group Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

SHELBURNE

27 Frankton Road
Shelburne, MA 01340
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Cochran
Seller: Steven D. Shippee
Date: 03/22/22

SHUTESBURY

West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ashley Ocana
Seller: Bradford Spry
Date: 03/25/22

SUNDERLAND

17 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Michelle B. Wynn
Seller: Ronald W. Ward
Date: 03/25/22

WHATELY

61 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Tay-Fal NT
Seller: 5 Dawg NT
Date: 03/30/22

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

15 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Ericka Rivera-Lefebre
Seller: Alison Bonafini
Date: 03/30/22

21 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alex Gomes
Seller: Brital 1987 LLC
Date: 03/22/22

38 Forest Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Zachary M. Gosciminski
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

19 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Hunter W. Laughlin
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/29/22

48 Liquori Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Rachel Miller
Seller: Joshua J. Devine
Date: 03/21/22

1251 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: 1251 River Road TR
Seller: Neu Corp.
Date: 03/25/22

24 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Recai Bayram
Seller: Armand D. Normandin
Date: 03/31/22

67 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Natasha Vasylyshyn
Seller: Nikita S. Peabody
Date: 04/01/22

317 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Frank & Luigi Realty Inc.
Seller: Rose T. Cavanaugh
Date: 03/30/22

BLANDFORD

16 Beulah Land Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Dirschka
Seller: Waldemar Wronski
Date: 03/31/22

BRIMFIELD

10 Hastings Lane
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Erik T. Anderson
Seller: Mark T. Denning
Date: 03/23/22

Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Adam Blais
Seller: Haynes Hill Road LP
Date: 03/25/22

35 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Scribner Development LLC
Seller: Michael A. Goodwin
Date: 04/01/22

26 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Mark Waydaka
Seller: Angela J. Doyle
Date: 03/31/22

CHICOPEE

19 Ames Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $296,625
Buyer: STP Properties LLC
Seller: Richard Bernard
Date: 03/25/22

137 Bay State Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: S&P Property Group LLC
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 03/25/22

130 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hope Pau
Seller: Starcun, Dorothy C., (Estate)
Date: 03/24/22

17 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Carlene Marcotte
Seller: Sharif K. Bilodeau
Date: 03/31/22

20 Chester St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Richard A. Henry
Seller: Michael J. Gosselin
Date: 03/31/22

811 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Milestone Funeral Services Mass.
Seller: Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

824 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 826 Chicopee LLC
Seller: Nexius LLC
Date: 03/28/22

826 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 826 Chicopee LLC
Seller: Nexius LLC
Date: 03/28/22

6 Cinnamon Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Evan E. Welch
Seller: Janice C. Rusinowski
Date: 03/28/22

69 Claire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Derek J. Jenkins
Seller: Michael D. McGregor
Date: 03/22/22

23 Dixie Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Anthony Thornton
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/22

10 Everett St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Ritza T. Rodriguez-Rivera
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 03/22/22

118 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Wrecker LLC
Seller: Cahill, Helen, (Estate)
Date: 04/01/22

58 Goodhue Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Tracey L. Cadieux
Seller: Chad B. Delude
Date: 03/31/22

699 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: David Stokowski
Date: 03/24/22

Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: Ziad O. Awkal
Date: 03/28/22

50 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: Ziad O. Awkal
Date: 03/28/22

191 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: JCG Investments LLC
Seller: Anita F. Leborgne
Date: 03/22/22

15 Lavoie Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Lindsay K. Pelkey
Seller: Jonathan M. Pasternak
Date: 04/01/22

84 Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Cameron Reid-Hartling
Seller: Sliski FT
Date: 03/30/22

89 Mathieu Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Abbas Youness
Seller: Zahra Younes
Date: 03/25/22

337 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Magri
Seller: Nelson Pantoja
Date: 03/29/22

145 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Harshawardhan Banda
Seller: David M. Aucoin
Date: 03/31/22

243 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Roberto C. Milan
Seller: Michael Lopes
Date: 04/01/22

91 Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: N. Delrosario-Melendez
Seller: Robin M. Parncutt
Date: 03/22/22

23 Smith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Jessica Alvarado
Seller: Petr Gavel
Date: 04/01/22

487 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Springfield Marion RT
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 03/22/22

68 State St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brooke A. Gonzalez
Seller: Pedro L. Olivo
Date: 03/21/22

43 Tourtelotte Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ismael Bernabel
Seller: Douglas M. Bernashe
Date: 03/28/22

42 Yvonne St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: The H. Lieu
Seller: B9 Industries Inc.
Date: 03/25/22

EAST LONGMEADOW

47 Dearborn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Kaitlyn Kelly
Seller: Krista A. Callahan
Date: 03/23/22

18 Hidden Ponds Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Gaurav Patel
Seller: Black River RT
Date: 04/01/22

115 Lasalle St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Desiree Miller
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 03/31/22

82 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Jonathan W. Burnham
Seller: Michelle A. Provencher
Date: 03/23/22

14 Maple Court
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 14 Maple Court NT
Seller: David Fortier
Date: 03/23/22

243 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Edith A. Folta
Seller: Anne M. Dewolf
Date: 03/31/22

526 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Masse
Seller: EAW IRT
Date: 03/28/22

27 Skyline Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Jeremy Casey
Seller: Teresa M. Petit-Demange
Date: 03/23/22

66 Smith Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Michelle Gonzalez
Seller: Kristin M. Lapointe
Date: 03/22/22

58 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Gale Kuhn
Date: 03/24/22

HOLLAND

24 Forest Park Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Marissa Torres-Lebron
Seller: Charles Cloutier
Date: 03/30/22

20 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Dwayne Pafumi
Seller: Douglas S. Columb
Date: 03/22/22

16 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Herbert Saperstone
Seller: Keith M. Corey
Date: 03/28/22

62 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Gilfoy
Seller: Katrina J. Martel
Date: 04/01/22

HOLYOKE

342 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Abriele A. Guaren
Seller: Paul Gallagher
Date: 03/28/22

37 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Claricelys Andujar
Seller: Clarissa Fargas
Date: 03/21/22

32 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Daniel Cimini
Seller: Nicole Linscott
Date: 03/30/22

31 Erie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Sara L. Zahler
Seller: Matthew C. Schmidt
Date: 03/21/22

44 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Kara N. Nye
Seller: Danica Achin
Date: 03/29/22

316 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: David C. Bergeron
Date: 03/28/22

44 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Kelly L. Beaudoin
Seller: Robin L. Roberts
Date: 03/30/22

61-65 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Shree Ramkrishna LLC
Seller: Daction Enterprises LLP
Date: 03/29/22

228-236 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Shree Ramkrishna LLC
Seller: Daction Enterprises LLP
Date: 03/29/22

470 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Standard Properties Inc.
Seller: Enviroserv Inc.
Date: 03/25/22

1944 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Milestone Funeral Services Mass.
Seller: Carriage Funeral Holdings Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

521 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Villa Verde LLC
Seller: Carmen M. Gonzalez
Date: 03/29/22

27 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Redmond
Seller: Heather Ogden
Date: 03/25/22

LONGMEADOW

73 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Justin Kowalski
Seller: Janet J. Danek
Date: 03/25/22

46 Caravelle Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Julian M. Vogel
Seller: John V. Demarsico
Date: 03/30/22

125 Deepwoods Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: Germaine Israel RET
Date: 03/21/22

38 Fairview St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Veronica Marin
Seller: Sherie L. James
Date: 03/28/22

70 Hazelwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: David A. Topolenski
Seller: Robert H. Caldwell
Date: 03/30/22

256 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Taryn N. Baldwin
Seller: Patrick M. Flanagan
Date: 03/22/22

117 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Matthew Hertzog
Seller: Melissa D. Williams
Date: 03/22/22

20 Regent Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: 20 Regent LLC
Seller: Leonard J. Sophinos
Date: 03/25/22

52 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Xuanjian Chen
Seller: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Date: 03/22/22

123 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Benjamin Schueler
Seller: Anthony D. Santamaria
Date: 03/24/22

LUDLOW

52 Bliss St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Emily J. Stearns
Seller: Homestead Connections LLC
Date: 03/24/22

142 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Victor Rodrigues
Seller: Debora M. Johnson
Date: 03/25/22

22 Carol St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,900
Buyer: William R. Fairlie
Seller: Kevin Garabedian
Date: 03/28/22

44 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Foltz
Seller: Arlene F. Gunn
Date: 03/22/22

100 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Kaan Turkmen
Seller: Nancy G. Authier
Date: 03/25/22

43 Watt Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Alexander Reyes
Seller: Hector E. Brookman
Date: 03/25/22

336 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Equity T. Co
Seller: Alves, Raymond, (Estate)
Date: 03/21/22

MONSON

32 Bennett Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Theo G. Theocles
Seller: Michael L. Delisle
Date: 03/29/22

127 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $434,900
Buyer: Pamela Quick
Seller: Elaine H. Anderson-Clark
Date: 03/25/22

 

PALMER

1015 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Samantha Mars
Seller: Shirley E. Archambault
Date: 03/22/22

3280 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Robert M. Richardson
Seller: Jeffrey Allard
Date: 03/21/22

268 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $148,560
Buyer: Dino Paul Demonti LT
Seller: Peter M. Paradiso
Date: 03/25/22

39 Knox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: CNC Management LLC
Seller: Real Estate Restoration Inc.
Date: 03/24/22

1001 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mark A. Robleto
Seller: Ware Housing Co-op
Date: 03/21/22

Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $435,413
Buyer: Michael Strzemienski
Seller: Lauren Battaglia
Date: 03/31/22

1 New Hampshire Ave.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David M. Loveridge
Seller: John E. Germain
Date: 03/24/22

207 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Chelsey R. Manley
Seller: Kenneth R. Belanger
Date: 03/25/22

89 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: John V. Bennici
Seller: Anthony Patalano
Date: 03/23/22

26 Saint John St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Angela McGrath
Seller: Roger Sabourin
Date: 03/25/22

123 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Shaink
Seller: Dianne M. Rice
Date: 03/25/22

RUSSELL

1201 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Michael N. Cross
Seller: Apex Property Group LLC
Date: 03/31/22

5 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: AAN Brothers LLC
Seller: Josephine Paulson
Date: 03/22/22

SPRINGFIELD

67 Alexander St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Raquel Villar
Seller: Gulf 16 LLC
Date: 03/23/22

90 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Roseline Chiuwa
Seller: Stanley J. Hernandez
Date: 03/30/22

49 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joseline Bermudez
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 04/01/22

114 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Daniel Levulett
Seller: Allyson Lamondia
Date: 03/31/22

150 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Quincy P. Wilkins
Seller: Joan B. Sulzer
Date: 03/29/22

13 Atwood Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael Ramirez
Seller: Edward L. Ogilvie
Date: 03/31/22

138 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Irina O. Molina
Seller: David Caraballo
Date: 03/31/22

36 Barry Wills Place
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William T. Mulhern
Seller: Margoles, Debra J., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/22

1255 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Center For Human Development Inc.
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 03/30/22

896 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Adam Amaral
Seller: Maria M. Lord
Date: 03/25/22

102-104 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Marcus A. Jubrey
Seller: Anthony Thornton
Date: 03/31/22

180 Blanche St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Nicholas Noto
Seller: Barbara E. Paquette
Date: 03/29/22

115-117 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Elsie Garcia
Seller: Richard Morales
Date: 03/29/22

138 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: Casa Trio LLC
Seller: Josephine Sarnelli
Date: 03/24/22

70-72 Burr St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jose C. Sanchez
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 03/29/22

793 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $7,824,585
Buyer: ARG BCSPRMA001 LLC
Seller: ARCP Mt. Springfield Mass. LLC
Date: 03/23/22

24 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Blackrock Shm Group LLC
Seller: Domenic V. Battista
Date: 03/25/22

216 Cabinet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Waleska Espinosa
Seller: PAH Properties LLC
Date: 03/23/22

132 Carroll St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,100
Buyer: Prestigious 1 LLC
Seller: Sharyn S. Schofner
Date: 03/24/22

74 Catalina Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mike Nguyen
Seller: Holly C. Tuttle
Date: 03/29/22

92 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Grice, Leon, (Estate)
Date: 03/21/22

842-844 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Lise M. Lawrence
Seller: Wayne J. Lawrence
Date: 03/30/22

58 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Anthony Detora
Seller: Charlene B. Kras
Date: 03/22/22

20 Connolly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Taryn B. Smith
Seller: John R. Schulte
Date: 03/21/22

642 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $254,650
Buyer: Sarah A. Baiye
Seller: Jaim 4 Realty LLC
Date: 03/23/22

17 Dalton Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Tara L. Harris
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 03/22/22

28 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Lismel Luciano
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/24/22

58-60 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Lorena E. Acevedo-Perez
Seller: Winners O. LLC
Date: 04/01/22

48-50 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Nicki C. Uy
Seller: Kevin D. Tran
Date: 04/01/22

35-37 Dorne St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Ruben J. Maldonado
Seller: M. A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Date: 03/25/22

127-129 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Siomara D. Vega
Seller: Jagat Biswa
Date: 03/22/22

111 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Juan A. Rodriguez-Figueroa
Seller: Lucia Breton
Date: 03/31/22

83-85 East Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Walsh
Seller: Daniel V. Walsh
Date: 03/31/22

939-943 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: JLL Realty Developers LLC
Date: 03/24/22

104 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Arylis Nieves-Figueroa
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 03/25/22

210 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Laurie J. Preston
Seller: Dirico Property & Management LLC
Date: 03/31/22

49 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $236,500
Buyer: Daniel Della-Giustina
Seller: Thong D. Nguyen
Date: 04/01/22

22 Felicia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Cesar Beard-Espinosa
Seller: Eleanor J. Cachat
Date: 03/29/22

130 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,600
Buyer: Evan J. Santos
Seller: Linda M. Sheehan
Date: 03/31/22

138-140 Firglade Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Malayna Burris
Seller: Yassine Zian
Date: 04/01/22

258-260 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Camoy Campbell
Seller: Mark V. Umland
Date: 04/01/22

574-578 Gardner St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Sareen Holdings LLC
Seller: Roger P. Derosier
Date: 04/01/22

Gardner St. (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Sareen Holdings LLC
Seller: Roger P. Derosier
Date: 04/01/22

17 Garibaldi St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jeremy St.Laurent
Seller: Julissa M. Garib
Date: 03/31/22

25 Gladstone St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: PAH Properties LLC
Seller: Melvin Murry
Date: 03/29/22

19 Gordon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Oscar Nuala
Seller: Tomasa Picot
Date: 04/01/22

47 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Clark Dore
Date: 03/31/22

23 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Hong Qian
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 03/31/22

23 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: M&A Circle LLC
Seller: Russs Place LLC
Date: 03/25/22

27 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: M&A Circle LLC
Seller: Russs Place LLC
Date: 03/25/22

28-34 Indian Leap St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Blackrock Shm Group LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Garner
Date: 04/01/22

5 Irene St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christopher Ruiz
Seller: Denise Garay
Date: 03/31/22

111 Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sylvia J. Montanez
Seller: North End Housing Initiative
Date: 04/01/22

183 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Roberto Galvan
Seller: Natasha Cintron
Date: 03/29/22

31 Kenilworth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kiara Ortiz
Seller: Leoncio Delgado
Date: 03/23/22

161 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kingkeo Daolusay
Seller: Eastcoastbuyers LLC
Date: 03/21/22

152 Lake Dr.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Nate Pucko
Seller: ZF SPV LLC
Date: 03/23/22

55 Lakeside St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Isaac Williams
Seller: Rodolfo Irizarry
Date: 03/23/22

226 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Maria L. Mestre
Seller: Waleska Espinosa
Date: 03/23/22

127 Lebanon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,900
Buyer: Prestigious 1 LLC
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 04/01/22

185 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carlos A. Cotte-Lopez
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 03/28/22

198-200 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Miosol R. Rodriguez
Seller: Gary E. King
Date: 03/25/22

54 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ahmed Aljashaam
Seller: Rosemary Reyes
Date: 03/31/22

139 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jose J. Torres
Seller: ML Saleh Holdings Inc.
Date: 03/30/22

56 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Jeniffer M. Gonzalez
Seller: Prime Partners LLC
Date: 03/31/22

177 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Springfield Marion RT
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 03/22/22

86 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Luis J. Rodriguez
Seller: Christopher Q. Brown
Date: 03/22/22

226-228 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Sancia A. Morgan
Seller: Erasmito Gonzalez
Date: 04/01/22

148 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Francesca Perez-Tyburski
Seller: Frances Velez
Date: 04/01/22

43 Montmorenci St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Enrique J. Sanchez-Lebron
Seller: Sue Kuang
Date: 03/21/22

84-86 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Liora Lan
Seller: Wallace, Kathleen S., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/22

45 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kenneth Korzec
Seller: Andrew Manzi
Date: 03/25/22

53-55 Orpheum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Camilo Catarino
Seller: Jason P. Catarino
Date: 04/01/22

27 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brittany Tobey-Bowers
Seller: Leticia Vazquez
Date: 03/23/22

26 Paramount St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Luis G. Valcarcel-Colon
Seller: Veronica Z. Velez
Date: 03/29/22

70-72 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Blackrock Shm Group LLC
Seller: Gaiel V. Paterson-Thompson
Date: 03/25/22

37 Pembroke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ibrahim Aljashaam
Seller: Mallalieu, R. Marie M., (Estate)
Date: 03/25/22

605 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nexius LLC
Seller: SAW Contracting LLC
Date: 03/30/22

38 Ramah St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: David Audet
Seller: Brett W. Duchon
Date: 03/31/22

18-20 Rifle St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Marilu M. Cirilo
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 03/21/22

5 Rimmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: M&A Circle LLC
Seller: Russs Place LLC
Date: 03/25/22

1019 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: T&W Realty Associates LLC
Seller: William A. Julian
Date: 03/25/22

174 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kathryn Reynolds
Seller: Donald T. Eddy
Date: 03/29/22

15 Snowden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Albert Cestarys-Ramos
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/01/22

7 Spruce St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Woburn3step LLC
Seller: Derrick J. Hatwood
Date: 03/23/22

432 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Isaac Grullon-Colon
Seller: Bay Voyagers LLC
Date: 03/29/22

27 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Marvin Regis
Seller: Jeffrey M. Holmes
Date: 03/31/22

30 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Shen
Seller: Maria R. Woods
Date: 04/01/22

447 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Benjamin Devoie
Seller: Kenneth M. Devoie
Date: 04/01/22

11 Vale Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Julissa M. Garib
Seller: Lisa M. Rodriguez
Date: 03/31/22

155 West Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Rene Rivera
Seller: Christina F. Smith
Date: 03/28/22

54 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cristydiam Colon
Seller: Jeffery S. Devine
Date: 04/01/22

911 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Heather Petitti
Seller: Robert J. Choinere
Date: 03/24/22

142 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pablo J. Soto
Seller: Jose Bautista
Date: 03/24/22

156 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jahaira L. Alamo-Rodriguez
Seller: Albert Cestarys-Ramos
Date: 03/31/22

18 Windsor St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Samuel Guzman-Alcequiez
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 03/30/22

201 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Gopal Dulal
Seller: Theo G. Theocles
Date: 03/29/22

Worcester St. Lot B
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $156,800
Buyer: Super Worcester LLC
Seller: Solutia Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

173 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 03/29/22

SOUTHWICK

105 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Fred Dudek
Seller: Dorothy A. Lenk
Date: 04/01/22

12 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ashton Reme
Seller: Jean M. Holl
Date: 03/30/22

1 Mallard Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $496,000
Buyer: Sean Metz
Seller: Patrick E. Hawley
Date: 03/31/22

18 Noble Steed Xing
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Emanuel Diaz
Seller: Saltmarsh Bro Construction Inc.
Date: 03/23/22

1 Overlook Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $627,500
Buyer: Joshua A. Narkawicz
Seller: Joseph J. Narkawicz
Date: 04/01/22

WEST SPRINGFIELD

824 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Madison S. Rodriguez
Seller: Robert Haas
Date: 04/01/22

39 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Ali M. Ahmed-Sameem
Seller: Elida Gashi
Date: 03/31/22

193 Cayenne St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $486,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Burch
Seller: Perry R. French
Date: 03/24/22

389 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Yesenia Santiago
Seller: Mark L. Richey
Date: 03/25/22

298 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $341,700
Buyer: Joel A. Lugo
Seller: Real Estate Investments Northeast
Date: 03/28/22

34 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Fields
Seller: Joseph M. Werner
Date: 03/25/22

15 High St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Enhui Zhao
Seller: Joanne D. Zucco
Date: 03/21/22

51 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nadezhda V. Hussein
Seller: Cynthia G. Elderkin
Date: 03/25/22

1161 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Vitaliy S. Mudry
Seller: Diane H. Sapelli
Date: 03/31/22

187 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Toni Larochelle
Seller: Justin L. Enriquez
Date: 03/25/22

681 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Courtney L. Lapalme
Seller: William J. Kolodziej
Date: 03/29/22

158 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $218,120
Buyer: Jennifer Baez
Seller: Karen E. Smith
Date: 03/28/22

54 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Rudolfo Fossa
Seller: Schiappa & Mirti Properties LLC
Date: 03/24/22

730 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: AGA Brothers LLC
Seller: Kelly, George A., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/22

740 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: AGA Brothers LLC
Seller: Kelly, George A., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/22

58 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lola Johnson
Seller: Charles M. Maranga
Date: 03/29/22

WESTFIELD

46 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: John H. Trudeau
Seller: Steven Fernandes
Date: 03/25/22

173 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Lynne A. Petrosino
Seller: Paul Hudson
Date: 03/31/22

38 Greenwood St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,904
Buyer: Viktor N. Burunov
Seller: Alexsandr P. Vasilchenko
Date: 03/24/22

45 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: James Ahearn
Seller: Daley, Dorothy A., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/22

22 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael Geary
Seller: Angelo A. Liquori
Date: 04/01/22

13 Myrtle Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Candace Champagne
Seller: JV Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/22

36 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Muhammad M. Taqi
Seller: Gilbert L. Rodriguez
Date: 03/31/22

148 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Serhii Tsap
Seller: Ronald R. Dumont
Date: 03/28/22

4 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Princeton Realty LLC
Seller: Burl RT LLC
Date: 03/25/22

158 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Emma Cowhey
Seller: Mariana L. Albert
Date: 03/29/22

88 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jacob Bear
Seller: Diaz Properties LLC
Date: 03/25/22

8 William St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: 502 Union Station LLC
Seller: Dubs Capital LLC
Date: 03/28/22

55 Wood Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Schmidt
Seller: Denise E. Rebmann
Date: 03/21/22

29 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Viktor Baranov
Seller: Mariana L. Albert
Date: 03/29/22

WILBRAHAM

103 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Libiszewski
Seller: Gary L. Libiszewski
Date: 03/28/22

8 East Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Roger Sabourin
Seller: Rafael Santiago
Date: 03/25/22

593 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $379,525
Buyer: Mary A. Beman
Seller: Matthew D. Wrisley
Date: 03/24/22

23 Rochford Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Golden Gorillas LLC
Seller: Frances M. Shaw
Date: 04/01/22

5 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Double R. Enterprises LLC
Seller: Edward R. Jensen
Date: 03/30/22

643 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jessica Demaio
Seller: Colin M. Deforge
Date: 03/31/22

Squire Dr., Lot 12
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Grahams Construction Inc.
Seller: Crane Hill LLC
Date: 03/31/22

Squire Dr., Lot 14
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Grahams Construction Inc.
Seller: Crane Hill LLC
Date: 03/31/22

10 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: William Younes
Seller: Helena C. Kwapisinski
Date: 03/25/22

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

20 Allen St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $799,500
Buyer: 20 Allen Street Investments LLC
Seller: Charles L. Burke
Date: 03/31/22

30 Bridle Path
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,900
Buyer: Michael E. Morris
Seller: Angela B. Danger
Date: 03/21/22

301 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jordan Hayslip
Seller: Robert Saul
Date: 03/31/22

180 East Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $678,000
Buyer: David A. Ettelman
Seller: Nahoma Clinton
Date: 03/25/22

30 Harris Mountain Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Takuma Umeya
Seller: Demerath INT
Date: 03/25/22

273 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Michelle Saunders
Seller: John G. Bryan RET
Date: 03/31/22

671 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kaitlin M. Thomas
Seller: Soyeon Choi
Date: 03/25/22

172 Rolling Ridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Madeline Peskoe-Yang
Seller: Paul D. Wilson
Date: 04/01/22

1120 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $474,476
Buyer: Henry E. Whitlock
Seller: Franklin-Douglas Inc.
Date: 03/30/22

515 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Lewis
Seller: Stephen R. Bruner
Date: 03/31/22

44 Western Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $525,300
Buyer: John Bilderbeck
Seller: Ezekiel W. Kimball
Date: 04/01/22

BELCHERTOWN

200 Allen St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Vicki L. Bartolini
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 03/31/22

12 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Erou Flemming-Foster
Seller: Amelia M. O’Brien
Date: 03/22/22

16 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Coy
Seller: Audrey A. Lepage
Date: 03/22/22

287 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Dexter J. Labonte
Seller: ARPC LLC
Date: 03/28/22

7 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kolten Crump
Seller: Sarah Mansfield
Date: 03/31/22

23 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: MA Banach TR
Seller: Elizabeth Wood
Date: 03/23/22

16 Pendleton Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $378,250
Buyer: Scott M. Stawas
Seller: Daniel P. Racine
Date: 03/31/22

314 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Angela Krim
Seller: Zglobicki FT
Date: 04/01/22

316 Springfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Andrew I. Rainaud
Seller: Robert G. Charette
Date: 03/31/22

5 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Gary Bosselait
Seller: Marianne Waszkelewicz
Date: 03/29/22

CHESTERFIELD

261 Old Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Leah Abuza
Seller: Daniel P. Lamontagne
Date: 03/28/22

CUMMINGTON

73 West Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Every Other Number LLC
Seller: Laura M. Goodspeed
Date: 04/01/22

EASTHAMPTON

69 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Loudville Condo LLC
Seller: Cynthia J. Steplar
Date: 03/28/22

73-R Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Loudville Condo LLC
Seller: Cynthia J. Steplar
Date: 03/28/22

73 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Loudville Condo LLC
Seller: Cynthia J. Steplar
Date: 03/28/22

5 Maxine Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Alex Marchand
Seller: Elaine A. Bracci
Date: 03/30/22

GOSHEN

75 Pond Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Travis Wolf
Seller: Michael J. Cesario
Date: 03/25/22

GRANBY

7 Acrebrook Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: James M. Gallagher
Seller: Sadakierski, Carol A., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/22

21 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sadie Trombetta
Seller: Wenda M. Luff
Date: 03/21/22

39 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ally&Manny LLC
Seller: Daniel J. Darcy
Date: 03/30/22

HADLEY

81 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Alex P. Rytuba
Seller: Charles J. Rytuba
Date: 03/29/22

33 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: Joanne M. Despres
Date: 03/31/22

HATFIELD

15 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Douglas C. Finn
Seller: Beattie, Joan, (Estate)
Date: 03/25/22

134 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Glynn
Seller: Carolyn M. Iacovone
Date: 03/21/22

13 South St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Catherine E. McNally
Seller: Daniel B. Start
Date: 03/31/22

16 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: 16 West Street LLC
Seller: Droescher-Myers LLP
Date: 04/01/22

HUNTINGTON

26 Blandford Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eileen Narad
Seller: Ronald D. Knowlton
Date: 03/24/22

NORTHAMPTON

252 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joshua B. Cavagnac
Seller: Charles L. Coleman
Date: 03/30/22

274 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Lailye M. Weidman
Seller: Katharine J. Waggoner
Date: 04/01/22

359 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Michael J. Cunningham
Seller: Carolyn J. Nestor
Date: 04/01/22

968 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,170,000
Buyer: JK Real Estate LLC
Seller: DGA Realty LLC
Date: 03/22/22

Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Rebecca Constantine
Seller: Melissa A. Fowler
Date: 03/29/22

87 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $547,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Saphire
Seller: Kenneth Strong
Date: 03/29/22

259 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,390,000
Buyer: Smith College
Seller: Ellery Owner LLC
Date: 04/01/22

155 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $857,413
Buyer: Gary E. Ahearn
Seller: Sovereign Builders Inc.
Date: 03/25/22

125 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Tigre Opportunity Fund
Seller: Timothy E. Shea TR
Date: 03/31/22

291 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kristin N. Ruben
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

75 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $745,000
Buyer: 75 South Street LLC
Seller: Kucz Realty LLC
Date: 04/01/22

27 Stonewall Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Jessie E. Gonzalez
Seller: Willard C. Tannatt
Date: 03/22/22

4 Warner St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Emma K. Thacker
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/31/22

PELHAM

39 Boyden Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: John Page
Seller: Norman L. Page
Date: 03/24/22

8 Bray Court
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $508,800
Buyer: Zahava Friedman
Seller: Harry H. Brakeley
Date: 03/29/22

25 Butterhill Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $855,000
Buyer: Arwen Staros-Duffy
Seller: Christopher St.Cyr
Date: 04/01/22

SOUTH HADLEY

1 Bolton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Robinson
Seller: Dakota P. Richards
Date: 03/30/22

4563 Cordes Ct
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Karina Fernandez-Montilla
Seller: Vincent J. Cole
Date: 03/31/22

25 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Evan Maryea
Seller: Whisperwood RT
Date: 03/25/22

95 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: James R. Bennett
Seller: David F. Isakson
Date: 03/25/22

50 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Michael Chee
Seller: James C. Milewski
Date: 03/23/22

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Brittney Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: William L. Rice
Seller: Wilber FT
Date: 03/31/22

98 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $466,000
Buyer: Katherine Cruz-Santiago
Seller: A. D&Y Hernandez-Madsen TR
Date: 03/21/22

Gil Farm Road, Lot 4
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Gil Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 03/25/22

Gil Farm Road, Lot 7
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Gil Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 03/25/22

77 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Reed
Seller: New England Remodeling General
Date: 03/24/22

2 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Jason Phaneuf
Seller: Robin L. Digiammo
Date: 04/01/22

81 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ravshan Agayev
Seller: New England Remodeling General
Date: 03/29/22

WARE

99 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joseph Tomlin
Seller: John R. Weise
Date: 03/28/22

106 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jared Jacob
Seller: Dylan C. Courtney
Date: 03/30/22

12 Mountainview Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Racine
Seller: Lucille M. Lacoste
Date: 03/31/22

44-46 Park St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Eurides Batista
Seller: WKG Investment Group LLC
Date: 03/31/22

21 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $148,082
Buyer: Rocket Mortgage LLC
Seller: Marc Lavallee
Date: 03/21/22

WILLIAMSBURG

49 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Lau Family LLC
Seller: Colonial Shoppes Williamsburg
Date: 03/21/22

5 Petticoat Lane
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John C. McGill
Seller: Christine M. Orwat
Date: 03/25/22

7 Pine St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Eric M. Dembinske
Seller: Harold A. Asher
Date: 03/25/22

WESTHAMPTON

134 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Wesley P. Newton
Seller: James E. Prickett
Date: 03/25/22

109 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Rory Liimatainen
Seller: Amber L. Kellogg
Date: 03/25/22

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of April 2022. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

Wilmary Lobonte
107 South St.
$25,000 – Roof replacement

Chicopee Housing Authority
198-204 Meetinghouse Road
$195,750 – Siding repairs, canopy repairs/replacement

Chicopee Housing Authority
80-86 Meetinghouse Road
$195,750 – Siding repairs, canopy repairs/replacement

Chicopee Housing Authority
104-106 Meetinghouse Road
$195,750 – Siding repairs, canopy repairs/replacement

LEE

CMB Park Street LLC
17 park St.
$23,335 – All units, insulate attic, air seal, vent bath fan to roof

Lee Premium Outlets
17 Premium Outlets Boulevard
$10,000 – Repair storefront struck by car

LENOX

Lenox Realty Corp
74 Main St.
$81,000 – Roofing

Marc B Lasky
1-8 Rolling Hills Condo
$8,000 – Interior renovations

PITTSFIELD

Tyler Street Pizza
692 Tyler St.
$3,695 – Install fire alarm system

Fenn Street Apartments LLC
301 Fenn St.
$13,300 – Install fire alarm system

Mill Town Foundation Inc
100 Dan Fox Dr.
$37,982 – Demolition of pool

Mill Town Foundation Inc
100 Dan Fox Dr.
$20,923 – Demolition of gazebo

WEST SPRINGFIELD

635 Riverdale Street LLC
635 Riverdale St.
$55,300 – Fire Sprinkler System

Town of West Springfield
115 Southworth St.
$5,000 – Commercial kitchen hood fire suppression

Imperial Apts. Equities LLC
155 River St.
$15,500 – Plumbing and electrical upgrades

Town of West Springfield
429 Morgan Road
$5000 – Offices

DDRM Riverdale Shops LLC
955 Riverdale St.
$30,000 – Selective interior demolition

PeoplesBank CEO Tom Senecal Appointed to MBA Board of Directors 

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Daily News


HOLYOKE — The Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA), a multi-faceted banking trade group representing more than 120 banks that manage an aggregate $27 trillion in assets under custody, has named Tom Senecal, president and CEO of Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, to its board of directors. 

“The Massachusetts Bankers Association provides critical and timely assistance to its member banks to better serve customers and navigate ever-changing regulations,” said Senecal. “It helps us to advise, educate and inform customers on how best to manage their financial lives. An educated consumer is, in fact, a better customer, and, as such, both customers and banks prosper. As a board member, I look forward to supporting our customers and the industry as a whole through this great organization.” 

The MBA was founded in 1905 to “promote the general welfare and usefulness of banks” and today serves a number of constituencies including legislators, regulators, consumer advocates, the media, community groups and, of course, the general public. Its member banks currently employ more than 72,000 professionals who work at more than 2,000 separate locations across the state.  

“The market knowledge that Tom brings enables the association to anticipate and respond to emerging banking needs and trends that help our members as they serve a very large consumer and business footprint across the Commonwealth,” said Kathleen Murphy, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Bankers Association. 

Senecal has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He was elected president of PeoplesBank in 2016 after previously serving as the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. He is a graduate of the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management (B.S. Business Administration) and is a certified public accountant. He also attended the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College.  

Fontaine Bros. Announces Creation of Fontaine Community Foundation 

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Daily News


SPRINGFIELD — Fontaine Bros. Inc., a construction management and general contracting firm serving the public and private sectors since 1933, announced that it has established a corporate foundation. The Fontaine Community Foundation, led by Fontaine’s director of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Impact, Elizabeth Wambui, is committed to developing partnerships with organizations that help build stronger communities with a mission to contribute to the common good. The foundation envisions communities that thrive in quality education, have access to affordable healthcare, and have the resources to help young people grow and learn.  

“Through the Fontaine Community Foundation, we can further enhance and expand our commitment to supporting the communities where we build and where our colleagues and clients live and work,” said Dave Fontaine Jr., vice president of Fontaine Bros.  

A unique feature of the Fontaine Community Foundation is that each Fontaine team member will be able to direct a portion of the foundation’s annual giving to worthy organizations and causes of their choosing. 

“By creating and funding an employee directed giving component of the Foundation’s efforts, we are excited to not only connect with a broad range of worthy causes that are personally important to our team members, but also to create and grow the habit of philanthropic giving at every level of our organization,” said Wambui.    

This summer, the foundation will host an inaugural golf tournament at Longmeadow Country Club on August 8. 

Proceeds from the tournament, which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, and an evening program, will benefit dozens of organizations including the Nativity School of Worcester, the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control Center, and many more throughout Massachusetts.   

To learn more about the foundation or the golf tournament, visit  [email protected]. 

Citizens Business Conditions Index Soars to Record High 

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Daily News

 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Citizens announced today that the national Citizens Business Conditions Index (CBCI) reached 59.5 for the first quarter of 2022, up markedly from 54.4 at the end of 2021 and reaching its highest level since Citizens began tracking the data in 2014, suggesting that lessons learned by businesses during the pandemic coupled with strong consumer demand were a potent combination. 

The CBCI has been in expansionary territory (above 50) for six consecutive quarters, but the latest value exceeds even the first ‘reopening rebounds’ that emerged in early 2021 and signals that resilient businesses that streamlined operations during early waves of the pandemic were able to benefit from a super-charged post-Omicron bounce. 

“Demand is still strong, leading to strong business conditions,” said Eric Merlis, managing director, Global Markets, for Citizens. “However, inflation is a major concern. It’s not just a strong economy that’s driving it — the pressures from supply-chain backlogs and the invasion of Ukraine have aggravated the situation. It’s a critical moment for policymakers to contend with all of these issues.” 

Positive indicators regarding business conditions are reaching new heights just as uncertainty escalates in a number of areas. Inflation continues to move higher, posting a year-over-year pace of 8.6% in March, the highest level since 1981. Multiple factors aggravated price pressure, including COVID’s continued hold on critical production pipelines, especially in China, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve implemented a 25-basis point rate hike last month in its first tightening measure of this business cycle and market expectations for future rate hikes adjusted even higher. 

All five components of the Index were additive in the first quarter, an atypical scenario even in other periods of robust business activity. Both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) posted expansionary levels even though their readings were down from the fourth quarter.  

Employment levels also boosted the Index reading. Initial jobless claims ticked downward, and job openings continued to eclipse the number of job seekers. Meanwhile, applications for new business formation were also strong.