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Meghan Avery

By George O'Brien May 3, 2022

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

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

Picture This

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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

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

Chamber Corners

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.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

Agenda

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

People on the Move

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

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

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

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

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

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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 BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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 BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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 BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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

By MikeN May 2, 2022

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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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. 

Work Opportunity Center Receives Grant

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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Work Opportunity Center Inc. announce that it is a recipient of a grant to help purchase a wheelchair-accessible minivan.

The Beveridge Family Foundation Inc. contributed $8,000 towards obtaining this important means of transportation for program participants of the Community Based Day Services program (CBDS). The program will use the funds to obtain a wheelchair-accessible vehicle that will bring people to activities in the community, which will positively impact the organization’s participants who need this type of vehicle to access the community. They will be able to use generic resources such as the library, stores, fitness centers, and museums as well as go to volunteer sites and jobs.

CBDS enables individuals with developmental disabilities to enrich their lives and enjoy community activities by providing activities in five core fundamentals: education, social, health and wellness, life skills, and employment/volunteer. Career exploration, community integration experiences, skills development and training, volunteer opportunities with local non-profits, health and fitness classes, and socialization experiences are some of the activities provided within the program. The CBDS program currently services 84 individuals in the Greater Springfield area.

Wild & Precious Arts Festival Slated

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

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EASTHAMPTON — The Wild & Precious Arts Festival brings two days of lively musical performances, art exhibitions, and street parades to the city of Easthampton. The festival, staged on May 27 and 28, celebrates the creative work of women over 50, including poetry, installation, cabaret, gospel music, a visual exhibit, and a dance band.

Easthampton’s unique locations such as Luthier’s Co-op, Galaxy, Marigold Theater, the Blue Room at CitySpace, Elusie Gallery, Easthampton Congregational Church and Nini’s Ristorante are but a few of the participating venues. 

Ellen Cogen, professor of Music at Holyoke Community College and Music Director at The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, is the festival’s creator. Not only is she an organizer and idea maker, she will also accompany the cabaret performers and is the pianist and one of the singers in the gospel group Giving Voice.

“To society, as women age, they become less visible and valued, although as older artists, many of us feel that we are just starting to reach our full creative potential,” she said. “This festival is designed to spotlight these women artists and an opportunity for folks of all ages and genders to enjoy their works and celebrate their unique talents.”

“Featuring women musicians over 50 showcases the years of performing plus the passion that these divas bring,” said Mary Witt, a local visual artist and the accomplished band leader of The O-Tones. Along with her work organizing the festival, she performs with the Dance Band and Giving Voice, and her art will be on display in the Elusie Gallery.

For a schedule of events for the Wild & Precious Arts Festival, visit wildpreciousartsfestival.com. 

BusinessTalk with Ted Mendoza, a capital projects manager at UMass Amherst

By BusinessWest Staff May 2, 2022

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 110: May 2, 2022

George O’Brien talks with Ted Mendoza, a capital projects manager at UMass Amherst

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Ted Mendoza, a capital projects manager at UMass Amherst about the school’s recently announced ‘carbon-zero’ project, a bold initiative to power the campus with 100% renewable energy within the next decade or so. The two discuss the coming steps in the process, the challenges and potential obstacles, and the hope that by reaching this ambitious goal, UMass may set a standard for others to follow. It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Senate Passes Sports-gambling Bill

By BusinessWest Staff April 29, 2022

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The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would legalize sports betting in the Commonwealth, but prohibit wagering on college sports.

The legislation was narrower than the version the House passed last summer, which allowed for betting on both professional and college sports.

If signed into law, the new gambling program would bring in a projected $35 million in annual revenue to the state, according to Senate Ways and Means Chairman Michel Rodrigues.

Passage of the measure sets up negotiation between the two chambers before the end of the formal session in July.

The Senate measure prohibits the use of credit cards to place bets, allows people to set limits on how much money, and how often, they gamble, and addresses compulsive and problem gambling.

Winners of Elevator Pitch Competition, Alumni Award Announced

By BusinessWest Staff April 29, 2022

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HOLYOKE — Before an audience of more than 200 guests, including college presidents, faculty, entrepreneurs, and students, three students among 12 contestants from area colleges were selected as winners of the annual Live Elevator Pitch Contest on Wednesday at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House.

The event, featuring a 90-second pitch, was part of the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative “Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit.”  

The three winners are:

Matthew Fontaine-Dulude a student at Elms College, for Mall Specials, an app that provides location-based deals for malls and other retail stores. The app provides discounts and deals through targeted pop ups. The company garners revenue through advertising and sharing consumer information for more targeted shopping experiences;

Juliana Makonise, a student at Smith College, for Impumelelo Career Network, a career advisory firm connecting young people in Zimbabwe to professional development opportunities; and

Alexandra Pinschmidt, a student at Holyoke Community College, for the Hip Squeezer, a safe, ergonomic device designed to significantly reduce the intense pain experienced during childbirth. Squeezing the mother’s hips together during contractions provides optimal relief and comfort.

Representatives from five area banks sponsored and judged the pitch competition —Berkshire Bank, Country Bank, PeoplesBank, People’s United Bank, and Westfield Bank.

The event also included the presentation of the annual Grinspoon, Garvey & Young Alumni Entrepreneurship Award and $1,000 to an individual continuing to advance as an entrepreneur after previously receiving the Grinspoon Spirit Award. The 2022 winner is Mount Holyoke graduate Regina Ye, co-founder and CEO of Topsort, a company now valued at $110 million. Topsort has developed a state-of-the-art platform for conducting advertising auctions used by companies around the world to host revenue-generating advertising on their websites. Ye won the Grinspoon Spirit Award in 2017 for her entrepreneurial energy.

Girls Inc. of the Valley names Dream Maker Awardees ahead of Spirit of Girls 2022 

By BusinessWest Staff April 29, 2022

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HOLYOKE —  Girls Inc. of the Valley has named nine recipients of its first-ever Dream Maker Award ahead of the agency’s Spirit of Girls event on May 5. 

During the past two years, several members of the community have stepped up to provide high-quality learning opportunities for youth, advocate for funding for Girls Inc. programs, and volunteer their time, talents, and treasure to benefit

Girls Inc. of the Valley. Girls Inc. is awarding the following people the Dream Maker Award.

Mary Kay Brown is director of Partnerships at John J. Duggan Academy, a Social Justice Magnet School, Kennedy Middle School, and the Academy at Kiley. She has been the liaison to get Girls Inc. programming in Springfield schools and has advocated for funding from the district for Girls Inc.’s healthy sexuality curriculum;

Angelina Cicerchia graduated from UMass Amherst in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree and currently works at Mass General Hospital. She has been a champion for youth, which includes her dedication as a mentor in Girls Inc.’s College Access Now (CAN) Mentor Program;

Cady Coleman is a former NASA Astronaut and Air Force colonel with more than 180 days in space, accumulated during two space shuttle missions and a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), where she acted as the Lead Robotics and Lead Science officer. Coleman is a vocal advocate for inclusion in STEM fields. She has hosted workshops to energize youth about space and science careers, and inspired girls to dream bigger and pursue a career as an astronaut;

Rep. Patricia Duffy represents the state’s Fifth Hampden District, which consists of Holyoke and is expanding to include Chicopee Ward 3B in January 2023. She continues to advocate for state funding for Girls Inc. and hosted the press event at Girls Inc.’s new home at 480 Hampden Street. Rep. Duffy’s weekly resource meetings for organizations during the height of the pandemic were also impactful;

Sarah Etelman has been a part of the Girls Inc. family for more than 12 years (which includes nearly a year as a consultant before a full-time position opened up). During that time, she’s been witness to the many transformations that Girls Inc. inspires. During the pandemic, she helped keep girls creatively engaged with felting workshops, and outfitted Girls Inc. staff with handmade masks.

Nikai Fondon is a recent graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and now works at a woman-owned marketing agency. She hosts her own podcast called She Did That!, dedicated to highlighting women of color leaders in our community. She has lent her voice to the Girls and Racism Town Hall, and worked with Girls Inc. teens to develop their own Zine

Jean Mendoza currently serves as the director of Marketing & Communications for Auxiliary Enterprises at UMass Amherst, where she facilitates and leads high- level marketing projects and strategic plans for the campus community and beyond. A Springfield native, her commitment to enrich, empower, and engage her local community has been a priority throughout her career. She has shown up for youth in many ways, most recently as a mentor in the CAN Mentor Program.

Senator John C. Velis represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire district in the Massachusetts State Senate, which includes the City of Holyoke and 10 other cities and towns in Western Massachusetts. He has been a champion of the Eureka! Program, secured a $50,000 earmark for Girls Inc.’s new building on 480 Hampden St., and continues to advocate for state funding.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, is the area’s multimedia leader and the most watched television station in the market. The station and its reporters have participated in important conversations that center and elevate girls’ voices in the community, like Project Red to bring awareness to the inaccessibility of period products during the pandemic, and Project TEAL, to shine a light on the hyper-sexualization of girls and women of color.

MCLA to Present Virtual Info Session on Continuing Education and Graduate Programs May 3 

By BusinessWest Staff April 29, 2022

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NORTH ADAMS — MCLA’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will stage a virtual information session at 5 p.m. on May 3 for community members interested in the college’s Master of Education (MEd) and teacher licensure programs, master of Business Administration (MBA), graduate certificate in Business Administration, master of Education program, Leadership Academy, and bachelor’s degree completion programs. 

This info session is free and open to the public and is tailored to community members interested in advancing their education at MCLA.  

To register, visit mcla.edu/infosession, or email DGCE at [email protected] for more information.  

Community members interested in pursuing a graduate degree or finishing their bachelor’s degree with evening classes at MCLA’s location in Pittsfield, are encouraged to attend. Representatives from each program will answer questions related to academics, the application process, education timelines, and more.  

AIM Elects New Officers

By BusinessWest Staff April 29, 2022

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Patricia Begrowicz, president and co-Owner of Onyx Specialty Papers in Lee, was elected Thursday as chair of the board of directors of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), the statewide business association.

A respected business and community leader in Berkshire County, Begrowicz has led the rebirth of a successful manufacturing company she acquired with a partner from MeadWestvaco during the great recession. She will become the second woman to chair the board of the largest business group in the Commonwealth and the first person from Berkshire County to lead AIM since 1953.

Representatives of 3,400 AIM-member businesses elected Begrowicz during the association’s annual business meeting. Members also elected Donna Latson Gittens, principal and Founder of MORE Advertising in Watertown, as clerk of the corporation, and Gregory Buscone, executive vice president and senior commercial banking officer, Eastern Bank, Boston, as treasurer.

“Our new leadership epitomizes AIM’s commitment to diversity in all its forms – racial, gender, geographic, industry and company size,” said outgoing board Chair Joanne Hilferty, president and CEO of Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in Boston. “Pat Begrowicz is an accomplished entrepreneur and manufacturing executive who will be the perfect leader for Associated Industries of Massachusetts as it renews its commitment to helping businesses succeed.”

Begrowicz bought the MeadWestvaco specialty papers business with partner Christopher Mathews in December 2009 and formed Onyx Specialty Papers. The company, which currently employs 150 people, provides skilled manufacturing jobs in a region that has seen many manufacturers downsize or close. Onyx produces highly engineered papers for technically demanding applications in global markets including automotive, medical filters, fine art, decorative surfaces and filtration.

A native of New Jersey, Ms. Begrowicz earned a bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and a master of Science in Paper Science and Technology from Lawrence University. She serves on the boards of directors for Power Options, 1 Berkshire, the Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires and the Berkshire Business Roundtable. She also serves on the University of Notre Dame Engineering College Advisory Council.

“I am honored to chair the board of directors of AIM at a time when the need has never been greater for business organizations to create a sense of collective purpose among employers,” she said. “We are proud that everyone involved in the legislative or business life of Massachusetts praises the professionalism, preparation and civility that AIM shows on behalf of employers and the jobs they create.”

Big Y Donates $100,000 to Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

By BusinessWest Staff April 28, 2022

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SPRINGFIELD — Big Y World Class Markets added to the collected donations from customers and employees from March 17 to March 30 through their traditional registers, online and myExpress check out for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief. Community and employee donations along with additional support from Big Y resulted in a donation of $100,000, which will be donated to the global Red Cross network response to provide humanitarian relief to people affected by the crisis in Ukraine.

As the conflict continues, the Red Cross continues to help families impacted by this devastating conflict. International Red Cross teams are currently on the ground in the region distributing food, delivering medicine and medical supplies, assisting with evacuations, and providing shelter.

“Thanks to Big Y’s generous support, the global Red Cross network continues to help families impacted by continued fighting in Ukraine,” said Anne McKeough, chief Development officer at the American Red Cross, “We are grateful for partners like Big Y as we work together to help provide critical humanitarian relief response to the Ukraine crisis.”

Said Big Y President and CEO Charles L. D’Amour, “We have all witnessed the heartbreaking effects particularly on children and families in Ukraine. We are grateful to partner with the International Red Cross to provide some measure of support for their innocent victims. Our thanks go out to our entire Big Y Family, including our customers and employees for joining us to support this humanitarian relief.”

Cindy Jerome Named CEO at Lathrop Community

By BusinessWest Staff April 28, 2022

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Lathrop, a senior living community with campuses in Northampton and Easthampton, recently welcomed Cindy Jerome as its new chief executive officer. Jerome is a seasoned executive leader with 23 years of leadership experience in senior living communities in New England.

“We knew what we were looking for, and Cindy meets all our requirements,” said Acting Board Chair Chuck Johnson. “She will oversee initiatives in facilities stewardship, strategic planning, program development, and ensuring Lathrop is well-positioned to serve and thrive for generations to come.”

A non-profit founded in 1989, Lathrop is a Kendal affiliate, serving older adults in the Quaker tradition. “I was delighted to receive a call inquiring about my interest in leading a Kendal community,” said Jerome. “Kendal’s values and my own have great affinity.”

Both of Lathrop’s campus communities offer independent living in townhomes. The Easthampton campus is also home to The Inn, an Enhanced Living option offering meals and daily support.

Jerome has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School. Most recently she was the senior leader of Alice Peck Day Lifecare and, prior to that, of Garden Path Elder Living.

Skoler, Abbott & Presser Welcomes Attorney Trevor Brice

By BusinessWest Staff April 28, 2022

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SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the Greater Springfield area, recently welcomed attorney Trevor Brice to its team. 

  “Trevor brings years of expertise in labor and employment litigation to help employers solve — and prevent — legal issues,” said Attorney John Gannon, a partner at Skoler Abbott. “His experience provided him with a detailed understanding of the difficult scenarios employers face when defending claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful terminations and allegations of violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act. We are confident he will quickly make an impact on behalf of our clients.” 

  A native of Newport, R.I., Brice received his law degree from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, where he was the recipient of the Robert Fuchs Memorial Labor Law Award. After practicing in Boston, he recently relocated to Northfield and joined Skoler Abbott.  

  Brice has regularly advised and represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Conn. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), and other state agencies. He is licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and New York, and is a member of the bar associations in those states.

U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern to be Featured Speaker at UMass Amherst Commencement

By BusinessWest Staff April 28, 2022

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AMHERST — U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern, who represents the 2nd District of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at the UMass Amherst undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 13 at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. 

  The congressman will address an anticipated crowd of about 20,000 family members, friends and other guests as approximately 7,000 undergraduates receive their bachelor’s degrees at the Commonwealth’s flagship campus.

  “Congressman McGovern has been a champion for human rights, an influential legislator in the fight to end food insecurity in America, and a tireless advocate for the people of Massachusetts,” said UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. “He played an important role in securing direct funding for UMass and our students through three COVID-19 relief bills during the pandemic. We are honored to have him as our featured speaker.”

Among the congressman’s many accomplishments are his successful efforts to increase Pell Grant funding for low-income students, creating a program to provide nutritious meals in schools for millions of the world’s poorest children, and passing laws that target global human rights abusers with sanctions.

The graduation ceremony for the undergraduate Class of 2022 is the 152nd UMass Amherst Commencement. Approximately 7,000 graduates are expected to receive their degrees at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on the UMass Amherst campus. The ceremony will be held rain or shine beginning at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. The ceremony is free and tickets are not required. 

Stadium gates open at 2 p.m. Guests should plan to arrive on campus by that time and will be directed to free campus parking and to shuttle buses that will take them from parking lots to the stadium. Services are available for guests with limited mobility and other disabilities.

Leaders Call for Western Mass. Passenger Rail Authority

By BusinessWest Staff April 27, 2022

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Gov. Charlie Baker and Congressman Richard Neal are calling for a Western Mass. Passenger rail authority that would apply for federal funds for east-west commuter rail and administer such a program.

The joint call for a rail authority came after what Neal called a “historic meeting” Tuesday on east-west rail attended by Baker, Neal, Congressman James McGovern, and most all members of the Western Mass. legislative delegation to Beacon Hill.

There was no timeline announced for a new east-west rail line, and there are many hurdles still to be cleared, including the securing of funding, but Tuesday’s meeting marked a step forward for the rail project, with Baker announcing support for the plan.

At a press conference following the meeting, Baker, who has long been accused by some backers of the project as being opposed to the initiative, said that rather than opposition, he simply has questions about the bold endeavor.

He told those assembled that he would like to see the state Legislature take up the formation of an authority by the end of this session later this summer.

Funding for the east-west rail project, projected to cost from $1 billion to $2.4 billion or more, could come from the $1 trillion federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which would be available later this year.

Whalley Computer Associates Named One of The 2022 Tech Elite 250

By BusinessWest Staff April 27, 2022

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SOUTHWICK — Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) has again been named to the Tech Elite 250 list comprised of solution providers in the U.S. and Canada that have made the investments necessary to earn the highest level of certifications from the largest and most prestigious manufacturers of technology products and services

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named WCA to the Tech Elite 250 in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021 as well.

WCA’s engineering team has earned about 125 certifications with nearly 30 different manufacturers by numerous dedicated engineers.

“We are honored to be named to this prestigious list for the fourth year in a row,” said Michael Sheil, president of Whalley Computer Associates. “This is truly a testament to the team we have here at WCA. Our employees are what makes WCA the company it is, and I thank everyone who has mad ethe commitment to continuously improving our processes to give our customers an outstanding experience. The level of certifications and knowledge our engineering team possesses is second to none int eh industry and we are incredibly proud of them.”

Founded in 1979, WCA has been providing IT solutions and services to customers throughout New England and upstate New York for 43 years.

UMass Amherst Dining to Measure Carbon Footprint for Individual Dishes

By BusinessWest Staff April 27, 2022

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AMHERST — Bolstering UMass Amherst’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2032, UMass Amherst Dining Services has made the commitment to measure the carbon impact of their menu. In doing so they will be the first college or university dining program in the country to include carbon footprint for individual dishes.

The initiative will help students reduce their carbon footprint with their everyday food choices by including a carbon rating on the menu identifiers. In a fall survey of over 800 people, 88% of students indicated the climate crisis informs their decisions at least some of the time. In addition, 75% indicated they believe their food choices impact the environment and 76% said reducing their carbon footprint is important to them.

Launching during Earth Week, the first phase of this project will feature an A-E carbon rating for all menu items at Hampshire Dining Commons on the menu identifiers, online and on the UMass Dining App.

Determining the carbon footprint of a dish is a multi-faceted process that incorporates things like water consumption as well as storage and transport. To create a clear, concise way to communicate these values for their customers, UMass Dining is working with My Emissions, a leading provider of food carbon labelling. My Emissions’ standardized process makes it easy to calculate the carbon footprint from a recipe and demonstrates the impact of a customer’s food choices using a rating scale. Factoring in all the contributing elements, My Emissions has developed an A-E rating scale based on the carbon intensity (“A” signals Low impact and “E” signals Very High).

“Eating low-carbon food is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint,” said Matthew Isaacs, co-founder of My Emissions. “As an award-winning university food service provider, UMass Dining Services are the ideal partner for us to launch our carbon label into the U.S. I hope this inspires people to make more sustainable choices, and that many other institutions follow their lead.”

Said Ken Toong, executive director of auxiliary enterprises, “we are excited to launch this carbon rating system in our dining program as part of our efforts to empower students with information so that they can make educated decisions for both their personal and planetary health,”

Chelsea Sunday Kline Named Executive Director at Cancer Connection

By BusinessWest Staff April 27, 2022

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NORTHAMPTON — The Board of Directors of  Cancer Connection announced that Chelsea Sunday Kline has been named executive director of the nonprofit.

“As we mark the 22nd anniversary of Cancer Connection and transition to in-person and virtual programs and services, we are pleased to introduce Chelsea Kline as our new executive director,” said Jennifer Ewers, board president, “With Chelsea’s demonstrated community involvement, leadership and enthusiasm, we are so lucky to move forward with her guidance.”

  Kline’s hiring comes as Cancer Connection is poised to create and implement a new plan of strategic growth in programming, development, and outreach. Kline said she is eager to support the staff in safely reopening to provide in-person supports for participants and their caregivers, from massage, reiki, mindfulness, and more.

  According to the American Cancer Society, more than 1.9 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US in 2022. Furthermore, an estimated 40 out of 100 men and 39 out of 100 women in the US will develop cancer during their lifetime, so the free services offered by the Cancer Connection are unfortunately very necessary.

  “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Cancer Connection,” said Kline. “The organization is poised to really expand its vision and build on its solid reputation of the past 22 years of compassionate service. I look forward to being a part of the effort to bring the organization to the next level, making a positive difference for even more people living with Cancer and their caregivers.”

  Kline joins Cancer Connection with a wide range of applicable professional skills and expertise. Kline is a graduate of both Smith College and Harvard Divinity School and has a background as an academic program director for a local university, an interim executive director of a small non-profit, and is currently a consultant and professional life, career, and transition coach. Moreover, she contributes a regular column to the Daily Hampshire Gazette’s Living section entitled “In the Present,” featuring content about mindfulness, gratitude, and kindness.

MGM Springfield Awarded Venue-management Contract for MassMutual Center

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2022

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SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield and the Mass. Convention Center Authority announced that MGM Springfield has been awarded the venue-management contract for the continued management of the MassMutual Center.

Beginning July 1, the new contract awards a seven-year term, plus the option to extend for an additional three years.  

The Mass. Convention Center Authority held its monthly board meeting on April 21, and part of the agenda was the selection of management for the MassMutual Center for the next 10 years. By a unanimous ‘yes’ vote, the board selected MGM Springfield as its management partner.

MGM Springfield initially assumed management for the MassMutual Center on July 1, 2017, and since that time, the MassMutual Center has hosted more than 730 events that have attracted more than 1 million people to the Greater Springfield area, despite the impacts of COVID-19. MGM Springfield has been able to expand the quantity and quality of world-class entertainment and events, as well as the number of major meetings and conventions including: AHL All-Star Classic, Slayer, Aerosmith, Bill Burr, John Mulaney, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement, Cher, Stevie Wonder, Red Sox Winter Weekend, for King & Country, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, World Quilt New England, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, New England Fence Association, Massachusetts Teachers Association Annual Meetings, Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership Lean Conference, New England Library Association, Yankee Security Convention, New England Regional Volleyball Association, and many more.

The MassMutual Center is also home to the Springfield Thunderbirds and the American International College’s Men’s Hockey team, the Yellow Jackets.

“We are thrilled with this decision,” said Sean Dolan, general manager of the MassMutual Center. “Our staff is the best in the business, and this gives us an opportunity to expand on our operational excellence, guest services, community involvement, diversity initiatives, public safety features, and our investment and partnership with the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.”

Said Chris Kelley, MGM Springfield President & COO, “We’re incredibly proud to continue our relationship with the MassMutual Center and MCCA. The venue is an integral part of our region, having served as Springfield’s premier event space for nearly two decades. We look forward to bringing more world-class experiences for years to come.”

Greater Springfield CVB Names 2022 Howdy Award Finalists

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2022

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The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) has announced 50 Finalists for the upcoming 2022 Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence.

The Howdy Awards, as they are also known, celebrate workers in visitor-facing roles across Western Mass who deliver outstanding guest service, create loyal customers for their businesses and help make a positive impact upon the region’s hospitality economy. 

“Every guest interaction is a chance to create quality customer service impressions, which reflect back on Western Mass as a region,” said Howdy Committee Chair Michael Hurwitz from Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill. “We’re tremendously proud to have so many outstanding, hard-working people on our visitor front lines. Customers come back when they are treated well and that’s why we originally created these awards in 1996. We want to recognize the hotel desk clerk who always has a pleasant smile, the food server who gets your order right every time or the bartender who always remembers your favorite beverage, because they’re the ones who create strong, positive reviews and memorable word of mouth impressions.” 

Hurwitz added that the 2022 awards will feature winners in categories including Accommodations, Food Casual, Food Tableside, Beverage, Public Service, Retail, Transportation, Attractions, Banquet, and People’s Choice.

“Customer service has never been more important in the tourism sector,” said GSCVB President Mary Kay Wydra. “With review apps like Yelp, Expedia and others playing such an important role in how businesses are perceived, it’s vital that customers feel they’ve been welcomed and treated well.”

The 2022 Howdy Awards will be celebrated on May 16 at 6 p.m. at the MassMutual Center, and will also include the presentation of the Spotlight Award to Nate Costa and the Springfield Thunderbirds ownership group for keeping professional hockey in Western Mass.

The 50 finalists are:

Accommodations

Felicia Fernandez, front desk clerk, Hampton Inn and Suites, Hadley;

Austin Ginman, front desk agent, MGM Hotel, Springfield;

GenesisRamos, front desk clerk, Residence Inn, Chicopee; and

Felicia Laurin, housekeeping supervisor, The Inn on Boltwood, Amherst.

Attractions

David Dunston, show staff, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield;

Laura Litterer, owner, Full of Grace Farm, Hadley;

Steve Ferraro, director of Operations, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield;

Sabrina Brizzolari, director of Event Services, Mass Mutual Center, Springfield; 

Gary Laprade, tour host, Sports Travel and Tours, Hatfield;

Pearl Wesley, ranger, Springfield Armory, Springfield; and

Sharon Ferrara, Welcome Center manager, Springfield Museums, Springfield. 

Banquets

Shanique Fair, catering sales manager, MGM Springfield;

Will Diaz, event planner, Log Cabin, Holyoke; and

Brenda Lee Glanville, director of Sales & Marketing, Summit View Banquet House, Holyoke.

Beverage

Terry Ryan, bartender, Collins Tavern, West Springfield;

Rob Dullea, bar manager, Fitzwilly’s, Northampton;

Jessica Santinello, bartender, Maple Leaf, Westfield;

Matthew Jerzyk, bartender, Max’s Tavern, Springfield; and

Amanda Reed, bartender, the Ranch Pub House, Southwick

Food Casual

June Leduc, general manager, Delaney’s Market, Longmeadow; 

Silvana Cardaropoli, customer service, Palazzo’s, Springfield;

Humberto Caro, manager, Starbuck’s, Monarch Place, Springfield; and

Erica Rosado, breakfast attendant, Tru by Hilton, Chicopee.

Food Tableside

Kelsi Donohue, server, Bnapoli Italian, West Springfield;

Donna  Nardi, server, Cal’s Restaurant, West Springfield;

Matthew Canata, counter clerk, EB’s, Agawam;

Darlene Robinson, server, Gregory’s Pizza, Wilbraham;

Bernadette Beaudry, server, Johnny’s Roadside Diner, Hadley;

Benny  Beans, server, Lattitude, West Springfield;

Amy Silvestri, general manager, UNO’s Pizzeria & Grill, Springfield; and

Michael Moriarty, server, Villa Napoletana, East Longmeadow.

Public Service

Serena Curley, concierge, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield;

Latrina Haynie, phlebotomist, Baystate Lab, Springfield;

January Russell, insurance agent, Bluestone Insurance/Horace Mann, Agawam;

Heather Wyman, office manager, Cordes Orthodontics, Westfield;

Paul Barden, Meals on Wheels, Greater Springfield Senior Services, Springfield;

Tricia Zoly, nurse, Holyoke Council on Aging, Holyoke; and

Harold Anderson, program director, Valley Eye Radio, Springfield.

Retail

Yates Greenhalgh, cashier, Big Y, Wilbraham;

Kerri O’Connor, manager, Athleta, Longmeadow;

Patrick Hamel, service advisor, Gary Rome Hyundai, Holyoke;

Tiarra Henderson, framing specialist, Michael’s, West Springfield;

Maria Lepage, sales and leasing consultant, Gary Rome Hyundai, Holyoke;

Sabrina Pretti, customer service, Insa Inc., Easthampton;

Carolyn Owens, cashier, Walgreen’s, Springfield;

Janet Graves, retail sales associate, Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield; and

Stephen Ross, sales associate, Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield 

Transportation

Jose Guzman, valet parker, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield;

Barbara Eckert, booth attendant, Civic Center Garage, Springfield; and

Tom McLeer, PVTA bus driver, PVTA, Springfield

The Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence are sponsored by Eastern States Exposition, Aladco Linen Services, Mass. Convention Center Authority, Freedom Credit Union, Performance Foodservice, People’s United Bank, MGM Springfield, MassMutual Center, Baystate Health, Yankee Candle Village, Modelo Especial, The Republican, MassLive, WWLP TV-22 and IHeart Media.

The GSCVB, an affiliate of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass, is a private non-profit destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting Western Mass for meetings and conventions, group tours, sports and leisure travel.

Northampton Cooperative Bank Announces Promotions

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2022

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NORTHAMPTON — Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and it’s Northampton Cooperative Bank division, announced several recent promotions:

Lisa Kmetz is being promoted to executive vice president, Retail Banking. She has been with the bank since 1998 when she started as a branch manager. She holds an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Holyoke Community College and certification in Computer Information Systems from Western New England University.
Chelsea Depault is being promoted to vice president, Commercial Operations Officer. She originally started with the bank back in 2007 as a float teller and also worked in the Accounting Department before moving on to Commercial Lending, where she has been for the past several years as a credit analyst and then as an assistant vice president, Commercial Lending. In her new role, she will oversee the operations of Commercial Loan Servicing and Administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.
Casey Cusson is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. He has been with the bank since 2017, when he started as a branch manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and lives in Shelburne with his family.
Lisa Granger is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2007, when she joined as a branch manager with several years of experience in bank management. She is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies.
Jenicca Gallagher is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2010, when she joined as a branch manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.
Cynthia Gonzalez is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2003, when she joined as a branch manager. She attended Salem State College.
Dawn Hibbert is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2002, when she joined us as a teller. She holds an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College.
Chris Wilkey is being promoted to assistant vice president, Information Systems. He has been with the bank since 2007, when he joined as a back-up head teller before becoming lead technology specialist in 2014, and MIS Officer in 2019.
Julie Gonzales is being promoted to Human Resources officer. She has been with the bank since 2012, when she joined us as a teller before becoming executive assistant to the CEO and then most recently HR coordinator. She holds an associate’s degree from Greenfield Community College.

Other notable promotions:

Matt Welcome was promoted from branch manager-in-training to branch manager. He has been with the bank for more than four years and has served as a float teller, float head teller, and was most recently promoted to branch manager-in-training for the Turners Falls branch. He now drops the in-training designation to become a branch manager in Turners Falls. He holds an associate’s degree from Springfield Technical Community College.
Erika Kleeberg was promoted from head teller to assistant manager. She has been with the bank since 2019 and has quickly risen from teller to head teller and now assistant manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University.

Florence Bank to Celebrate 20th Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program

By BusinessWest Staff April 26, 2022

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FLORENCE — For 20 years, Florence Bank has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to dozens of nonprofits chosen by its customers, and at its annual gathering this year, it will once again offer up $100,000 to organizations that support young and old in the community.

At its 20th Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants gala, to be staged May 19 at 5 p.m. at Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, the bank will offer awards to 45 nonprofits and celebrate a total of $1.4 million in community giving through this one channel.

Organizations like Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield and the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Holyoke will receive awards for the first time this year thanks to customer voting.

“We are so grateful,” said Stacey Perlmutter, director of development at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Springfield. “All care and services at Shriners Hospitals for Children are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay. This grant money will help us to continue to provide life-changing pediatric specialty care to families throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond.”

Likewise, Gerry O’Connor Page, executive director of Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) in Holyoke feels grateful for an assist that will help provide therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with physical, emotional or psychological disabilities.

“We will use the money to enable us to keep prices down,” she said. “It helps make the service accessible.”

In the past, the bank has granted funds to some Hampden County-based nonprofits, such as Dakin Humane Society, which typically is the top vote-getter each year. This year, as Florence Bank develops its engagement in the southern county, the awards to organizations based there are increasing.

“We have branches now in West Springfield, Springfield and Chicopee, and we very much want to be good neighbors in those communities,” said Florence Bank President and CEO Kevin Day. He noted that this year, the bank held a Zoominar event to educate Hampden County nonprofit leaders about the Customers’ Choice program.

“We wanted to be sure they were aware of the program so they could take part and have the best chance at success,” he said.

Florence Bank’s community grants program is an annual offering founded in 2002, and, through it, Florence Bank customers are invited to vote for their favorite local nonprofit in hopes it will receive a share of grant funding.

Voting takes place all year long, online at www.florencebank.com/vote and in bank branches, and each customer has only one vote. To qualify for a community grant, organizations must receive at least 50 votes. In 2021, roughly 6,700 votes were cast, making 45 nonprofits eligible for a grant.

Over the past 20 years, Florence Bank has tallied more than 141,000 customer votes and given grants to roughly 164 different organizations.

Organizations to receive awards this year range from police, fire, library and school groups to nonprofits that provide food, shelter or support to people living with a serious illness or disability. Leaders of these nonprofits will learn the amount of their award at the May event.

In addition to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Springfield, the Therapeutic Equestrian Center and Dakin, the following organizations received enough votes to qualify for a grant and will receive an award at the celebration: Amherst Neighbors, Amherst Survival Center, Belchertown Animal Relief Committee Inc. (BARC), Belchertown K-9, Cancer Connection, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital VNA & Hospice, Easthampton Community Center, Easthampton Elementary Schools PTO, Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Friends of Forbes Library, Friends of Lilly Library, Friends of M.N. Spear Memorial Library, Friends of Northampton Legion Baseball, Friends of the Williamsburg Library, Goshen Firefighters Assoc., Grow Food Northampton, Granby Senior Center, Habitat for Humanity Pioneer Valley, Historic Northampton, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, It Takes a Village, J.F.K. Middle School, Kestrel Land Trust, Leeds Elementary School PTO, Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Manna Community Kitchen, Northampton Community Music Center, Northampton High School PTO, Northampton Neighbors, Northampton Survival Center, Our Lady of the Hills Parish, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Revitalize CDC, Riverside Industries, R.K. Finn Ryan Road School, Safe Passage, Smith Vocational High School PTO, The Parish Cupboard, Whole Children, and Williamsburg Firefighters Association.

PeoplesBank Announces New Banking Center in South Windsor, Conn.

By BusinessWest Staff April 25, 2022

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Fresh off its successful launch in the center of West Hartford and the renovation of its Suffield Banking Center, PeoplesBank has announced that it will add to its Connecticut footprint by building a new 2,000-square-foot banking center at 50 Cedar Ave. in South Windsor.

The banking center is expected to be the anchor for other adjacent development that may include a restaurant, coffee and retail shops, and a medical office building. 

Designed by Tecton Architects of Hartford, the banking center will feature many of the innovative technologies that PeoplesBank has rolled out at its other new and renovated locations, including two VideoBankerITMs and two EV charging stations. The new banking center will also utilize the bank’s Universal Banker approach, which allows its associates to provide a wide range of banking services to customers.

“With all the recent merger activity, it’s clear that there is a need for more community banking,” said Tom Senecal, president & CEO of PeoplesBank. “As a mutual bank, we cannot be bought or sold. Our profits are not diverted to stockholders but, instead, are reinvested into services to our customers and support for the communities where they live. Our new South Windsor banking center will also be a catalyst for other nearby services, all of which will benefit the community.”

PeoplesBank set an institutional record in 2021 by donating $1.3 million to charitable organizations that focus on food insecurity, housing, and literacy in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Further, PeoplesBank’s associates volunteer thousands of hours per year, and 74 of them have served on 54 nonprofit boards.

The new South Windsor Banking Center is expected to be open in early December, 2022.

STCC Connects with Hispanic American Institute to Offer Courses for Entrepreneurs

By BusinessWest Staff April 25, 2022

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SPRINGFIELD — The Hispanic American Institute, in partnership with Springfield Technical Community College, will offer two free courses to support Latino and minority entrepreneurs in Springfield by providing education and tools which will help them achieve economic prosperity.

The two courses are “English for Entrepreneurs,” starting today and “Basic Computer Skills Classes,” starting April 26.  STCC’s Workforce Development Center will offer the two courses for HAI. Learn more about the classes at stcc.edu/wdc.

Courses are open to Springfield residents or any entrepreneur who has a business in Springfield or wants to start a business in Springfield. Courses are taught in English, but translation in Spanish will be available as needed.

The Boston office of the Hispanic American Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting social, educational, and economic development in Hispanic communities in the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and Latin America, will provide funding for the courses.

As part of this Springfield project, the Hispanic American Institute will provide bilingual and culturally competent business technical assistance to minority-owned businesses. The goal is to increase revenues, create and retain jobs, and help start new businesses. The Hispanic American Institute has recently opened a local office at 1350 Main St., Suite 1508, in Springfield.

“We were inspired to create a holistic approach to supporting immigrants, particularly Latino entrepreneurs, in Springfield by providing educational courses and one-on-one business coaching,” said John Perez, consulting project manager for the Hispanic American Institute. 

“We know lack of English language proficiency is a barrier to economic prosperity,” he added. “Further, lack of computer skills further inhibits access to knowledge and opportunities to start and manage a business successfully. Through this collaboration and the courses being offered, we hope to address all these issues and open opportunities for the participants.”

STCC, which has a technical focus in all of its programs, is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. That means at least 25% of the full-time equivalent students are Hispanic and the college is eligible for grants to benefit all students.  

About the courses:

English for Entrepreneurs: This course, taught virtually via Zoom, is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs and adults. Participants will learn English in the context of managing a business. Vocabulary will cover marketing, management, accounting and legal terms frequently used in casual conversations. As part of this class, participants will be asked to create a business pitch. 

Prior to starting the course, STCC will assess each participant to place them at the correct level. The course runs for 10 weeks. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. April 25 through June 29.

Basic Computer Skills Classes: This in-person course is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs and adults. Participants will develop basic computer skills for office work, as well as for the effective management of a business. Students will participate in activities to learn: Google Documents, Google Sheets basics (spreadsheets), efficient use of the internet, Google Slides basics, efficient use of electronic communications (e-mail), and file management and storage in Google Drive. 

There will be two cohorts. The first cohort will start April 26 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at STCC. The course will run 5 weeks (last class May 26). The second cohort will start on May 31 and end on June 30.

For more information, contact the Workforce Development Center at STCC. Visit the office at Building 27, second floor. Call (413) 755-4225 or email [email protected].

$7 Million in State Grants Announced for Western Mass. Farms, Food Businesses

By BusinessWest Staff April 25, 2022

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Western Massachusetts farms and food businesses are about to receive some much-needed support from the state. The Mass. Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program (FSIG) has announced $22.5 million in awards, $7 million of which is coming to the four counties of Western Mass. CISA (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) helped 18 of those recipients secure $3.6 million in funding.

FSIG was conceived of by the Food Security Task Force that was established by the state in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and it was formalized by the Baker-Polito administration in 2020. Its goal is to strengthen the local food system as COVID-19 both threatens small businesses and increases food insecurity and hunger. This recent announcement marks the second round of funding, with the possibility of a third round to come.

“This funding enables farms and food businesses to invest in their businesses, meeting their immediate needs and strengthening their businesses into the future,” said Philip Korman, CISA’s executive director. “We’re so pleased that the state, with strong support from our Western Mass. legislators, has made this crucial investment in food security and infrastructure. And I’m very proud that CISA’s skilled staff supported so many businesses in successfully applying for this funding.”

A statewide coalition of farm and food system advocates, including CISA, has pushed for $30 million per year for the next three years to be allocated to FSIG, with resources dedicated to helping farmers navigate the application process. “We have already begun to see the enormous difference this funding can make for local farms and related businesses,” said Korman. “With support to invest in infrastructure like refrigeration, storage, and transportation, they can provide more food to their neighbors. We are working with our legislators to continue this investment, and to ensure that these funds are flexible and responsive to the needs of the farmers and others they are helping.”

Funded projects range from food pantries and other emergency food providers to grocery stores, food distribution companies, and farms. Funded projects supported by CISA are: Brookfield Farm (Amherst); Diemand Farm (Wendell); Honey Pot Produce Co. Inc. (Hadley); Agric Organics Urban Farm (Wilbraham); Atlas Farm (Deerfield); Crimson & Clover Farm (Florence); Winter Moon Roots (Hadley); D.A. Smiarowski Farms (Sunderland); Fruit Fair (Chicopee); Full Well Farm (Adams); and Greenfield Farmers’ Market (Greenfield)

Also, Mayval Farm (Westhampton); Lyonsville Farm, LLC (Charlemont); Red Fire Farm (Montague/Granby); Reed Farm (Sunderland); Sawyer Farm (Worthington); Simple Gifts Farm (Amherst); and Woven Roots Farm (Tyringham)

Jack’s Walk Slated for May 14 in Holyoke

By BusinessWest Staff April 25, 2022

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Jack’s Walk, a fundraiser to benefit the Jack Jonah Foundation, is slated for May 14 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.

BusinessTalk with Andrew Michael, manager of Dave DiRico’s Golf in West Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff April 25, 2022

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

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Episode 109: April 25, 2022

George Talks Andrew Michael, manager of Dave DiRico’s Golf in West Springfield

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Andrew Michael, manager of Dave DiRico’s Golf in West Springfield. The two discuss the surge that the game — and business — of golf have seen since the start of the pandemic and its prospects for continuing in the 2020 season. They also delve into supply chain issues, inflation, and the many other challenges facing course owners and managers. It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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OneHolyoke Clean Up Initiative Starts at 10 Today

By BusinessWest Staff April 22, 2022

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HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC announced it will be hosting a neighborhood clean-up campaign focused on the Flats neighborhood today, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Resources to support the clean-up initiative come from OneHolyoke CDC.

Volunteers, residents, and representatives of OneHolyoke will assemble at the Flats Community Building, 43 North Canal St. on Earth Day to begin the neighborhood clean-up. Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia has been an active supporter of the clean-up initiative.

The campaign will specifically focus on cleaning streets in Holyoke. City residents may participate individually by cleaning their yard, sweeping their steps, or raking leaves.

Participants and residents are being invited to take photos and share on social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter, using the hashtag #KeepItClean2K22. The social media moniker #KeepItClean2K22 is a way of keeping the community connected throughout the initiative, allowing residents or partners to participate at their own convenience, according to organizers.

OneHolyoke has taken a leadership position in cleaning Holyoke streets for the past four years by organizing weekly clean-ups from spring to end of summer. 

“The clean-up engages our residents and partner organizations and leads to an improved quality of life for our citizens,” said Nayroby Rosa-Soriano, OneHolyoke director of Community Engagement and Resident Services. “It builds community, which is one of the reasons OneHolyoke exists. We look forward to engaging residents, volunteers and partner organizations.”

For more information, for supplies, for support, or to be included in the hosting rotation, please contact Rosa-Soriano at (413) 409-2004, or via email at [email protected]

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