October 2023 - Page 2 of 4

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2023

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

359 March Road
Ashfield, MA 01370
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jena R. Duncan
Seller: Wendy L. Mimitz
Date: 09/20/23

198 Steady Lane
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $476,500
Buyer: Brian E. Westrick
Seller: Jay K. Conklin
Date: 09/22/23

BUCKLAND

45-1/2 School St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Abdallah Iskandar
Seller: Charles F. King LT
Date: 09/22/23

BERNARDSTON

31 Deane Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Frederick D. Rowe
Seller: Derrell W. Stratford
Date: 09/22/23

86 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Shawn Emmett
Seller: Kubilus, Kenneth J., (Estate)
Date: 09/25/23

COLRAIN

254 Bardwells Ferry Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $447,333
Buyer: Shaina Cantino
Seller: James J. Dowd
Date: 09/22/23

142 Calvin Coombs Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Johnnie Chace
Seller: June Ahearn
Date: 09/27/23

194 East Colrain Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jessica Ridge
Seller: Daniel M. Goldstein
Date: 09/29/23

1 South Catamount Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bear River NT
Seller: Maloney, Thomas J., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/23

DEERFIELD

35 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: John T. McConnell
Seller: Frederick D. Beckta
Date: 09/28/23

26 Pleasant Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Allison Jones
Seller: Jonathan Talbot
Date: 09/22/23

ERVING

19 East Main St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Erving Properties LLC
Seller: Spence, John M., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/23

219 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Hannah O. Johnson
Seller: Christopher B. Fellows
Date: 09/21/23

3 River Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Corey Johnson
Seller: Terry J. Johnson
Date: 09/29/23

GILL

92 Barney Hale Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Francisco A. Mugnani
Seller: Derick R. Adams
Date: 09/21/23

GREENFIELD

32 Abbott St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Sarah Jurkofsky
Seller: Diane A. Clancy TR
Date: 09/29/23

19 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Rhys H. Williams
Seller: Grignaffini-Gordon Int.
Date: 09/26/23

88 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Rogers Re Solution Inc.
Seller: Donald W. Miller
Date: 09/20/23

408 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alison McKenna
Seller: Paul-Micheal T. McKenna
Date: 09/19/23

47 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mary L. Murphy
Seller: Bompastore, Gelio N., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/23

123 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Marek S. Machalski
Seller: Ryan K. Martin
Date: 09/29/23

14 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Outliers Collective LLC
Seller: Walker Int.
Date: 09/27/23

1 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Two Fathers LLC
Seller: David W. Brady
Date: 09/19/23

11 North St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Smith
Seller: Dufraine, Richard P., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/23

37 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Dilruba A. Sofia
Seller: Andrew T. Sirulnik
Date: 09/25/23

124 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jacob A. Balter
Seller: Leea R. Snape
Date: 09/28/23

MONTAGUE

12 Country Club Lane
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Kiviat LT
Seller: Bay Flow LLC
Date: 09/22/23

10 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Hunter W. Ratelle
Seller: David Bernard
Date: 09/29/23

50 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Leary
Seller: William D. Ingram
Date: 09/28/23

20 Winthrop St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alex Hill
Seller: Christopher M. Goshea
Date: 09/28/23

NORTHFIELD

81 Maple St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas Wallerstein
Seller: Holloway Int.
Date: 09/29/23

730 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: James Simon
Seller: Russell E. Manz
Date: 09/29/23

ORANGE

41 Ball St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lazaro B. Ramirez
Seller: Michael D. Phillips
Date: 09/25/23

35 Carpenter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Jonathan B. Dewitt
Seller: Erin R. Webster
Date: 09/25/23

51 Carpenter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Kyle J. Rosewarne
Seller: Edward L. Verheyen
Date: 09/29/23

5 Holmes Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: William J. McBride
Seller: Mark T. Brazell
Date: 09/29/23

262 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Jennifer Lapierre
Seller: Geoff E. Nelson
Date: 09/21/23

235 Oxbow Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,579
Buyer: Devin Parker
Seller: Cynthia Audet
Date: 09/28/23

56 Shays Way
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Colleen Peloquin
Seller: Erin M. Soucie
Date: 09/29/23

SHUTESBURY

7 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $895,000
Buyer: Mariah I. Shore
Seller: Jeffrey R. Lacy
Date: 09/25/23

34 Sumner Mountain Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Slater Victoroff
Seller: Joan A. Antonino
Date: 09/25/23

SUNDERLAND

Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: All States Construction Inc.
Seller: Barbara J. Goodhind
Date: 09/19/23

83 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $727,250
Buyer: Karen M. Cardozo
Seller: Erin M. Cherewatti
Date: 09/29/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

30 Belmont Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Tanner Sousa
Seller: Kyle R. Stocks
Date: 09/25/23

14 Briarcliff Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Benoit
Seller: Jie Chen
Date: 09/26/23

519 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rodriguez
Seller: Terrell Carter
Date: 09/25/23

24 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Connell
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 09/19/23

21 Dwight St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,475,000
Buyer: PCR Agawam LLC
Seller: Mark D. Olson
Date: 09/29/23

141 Elizabeth St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: John Federico
Seller: Lori Andruss-Jewel
Date: 09/18/23

12 Federal St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jennifer White
Seller: Stebbins FT
Date: 09/26/23

13 Kathy Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Kyle Stocks
Seller: Lilia Mereshko
Date: 09/25/23

963 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Patrick Moretti
Seller: Heritage Ventures LLC
Date: 09/29/23

210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Seller: Shannon Corbett
Date: 09/25/23

124-130 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Hanna D. Awkal
Seller: Andrew A. Parrelli
Date: 09/29/23

60 Roberta Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Kyle Keeley
Seller: Clyde L. Simpson FT
Date: 09/28/23

48-50 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Isaiah Pagan
Seller: Golden Gates Realty Assocs.
Date: 09/28/23

263 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Autumn T. Bradway
Seller: Luis A. Lizardi
Date: 09/29/23

416 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Kaylish M. Lopez
Seller: Regina A. Chaple
Date: 09/21/23

42 Windermere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $751,000
Buyer: Fhamida Khan
Seller: Viet Q. Nguyen
Date: 09/28/23

BLANDFORD

9 Cobble Mountain Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Beacon Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Michael L. Goff
Date: 09/29/23

BRIMFIELD

8 Hillside Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: John D. Holdcraft
Seller: Tonya L. Olsen
Date: 09/25/23

129 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Delfino F. Bonanca
Seller: Dale A. Descoteau
Date: 09/29/23

138 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Tyler R. Bradway
Seller: Walch, Yvonne M., (Estate)
Date: 09/21/23

119 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: SRV Properties LLC
Seller: Robert Kazan
Date: 09/28/23

CHICOPEE

547 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rolando Saravia
Seller: Harry Melendez
Date: 09/28/23

163 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Karen Lamoureux
Seller: Debra M. Burdeau
Date: 09/29/23

34 Fanwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,398
Buyer: Jonathan M. Figueroa
Seller: Leonard Raymond Belisle TR
Date: 09/21/23

44 Fanwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Megan Noonan
Seller: James Gutierrez
Date: 09/29/23

37 Fisher Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Odlaire Alexandre
Seller: Garcznski, Robert A., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/23

23 Greenleaf St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nicholas Alvarez
Seller: James M. Roy
Date: 09/29/23

22 Grove Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: RT Commercials LLC
Seller: Anthony E. Pelletier
Date: 09/22/23

373 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $288,041
Buyer: Ffmlt T2006-Ff13
Seller: Michael A. Cady
Date: 09/21/23

39 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: William M. McCarthy
Seller: Zachary J. Turgeon
Date: 09/22/23

62 Jamrog Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Lucia M. Barroso
Seller: Devan M. Stamborski
Date: 09/18/23

43 Lorimer St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Debra M. Burdeau
Seller: Ciara Murphy
Date: 09/29/23

194 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Elizabeth K. Ryan
Seller: Joseph Thibault
Date: 09/29/23

70 Orange St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kbocker Realty LLC
Seller: Adrienne Realty LLC
Date: 09/28/23

741 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Lisa M. Montero
Seller: Jean C. Santiago-Reyes
Date: 09/20/23

79 Ruskin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Edward P. Nolan
Seller: Fournier, Joyce May, (Estate)
Date: 09/29/23

54 Sanders St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Natalie A. Figueroa
Seller: Helen G. Smus
Date: 09/22/23

88 Saratoga Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Thomas Gardiner
Seller: Janice Morris
Date: 09/29/23

111 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Adam Haney
Seller: Belanger, Donald V., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/23

120 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Alexandra McNally
Seller: Luis R. Santana
Date: 09/28/23

111 Summit Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Zachary Turgeon
Seller: Bouchard, Janice R., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/23

11 Wilfred St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Leila E. Garcia
Seller: Ryan C. Smith
Date: 09/20/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

39 Bond Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Wellington Csa Holdings LLC
Seller: T. & K. Realty LLC
Date: 09/19/23

72 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: John M. Normoyle
Seller: Marygrace A. Larabee
Date: 09/29/23

42 Hazelhurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Carmen Dejesus
Seller: Kelly, Janet Pradella, (Estate)
Date: 09/18/23

5 Heritage Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Dina Mackenzie
Seller: Debra H. Katz
Date: 09/29/23

105 Industrial Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Rytaygav LLC
Seller: Daugherty Realty LLC
Date: 09/26/23

131 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Melro Associates Inc.
Seller: Carmen M. Mercado
Date: 09/27/23

68 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Christopher Lockery
Seller: Jeremy Anekstein
Date: 09/20/23

333 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Michael M. Nsubuga
Seller: Joseph V. Ferrero
Date: 09/22/23

26 Oak Bluff Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David Larocca
Seller: Vrmtg Asset TR
Date: 09/29/23

60 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Jaime H. Cisneros
Seller: Carl C. Zimmerman
Date: 09/29/23

55 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Truce Real Estate LLC
Seller: Mary E. Stacy
Date: 09/20/23

39 Wilder Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Andrea Dangelo
Seller: A. J. & B. J. Gay Realty NT
Date: 09/22/23

GRANVILLE

1012 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Emily Olszewski
Seller: Peter B. Crowley
Date: 09/26/23

HAMPDEN

48 Allen Crest St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jillian A. Lombardi
Seller: Leona T. Grundstrom
Date: 09/28/23

Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Paul M. Marion
Seller: Egan Flanagan & Cohen PC
Date: 09/19/23

551 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: David B. Dussault
Seller: David Gallant
Date: 09/28/23

Hollow R0ad Lot 1
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brian Dussault
Seller: David Gallant
Date: 09/28/23

27 Kibbe Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Seller: William R. Maybury
Date: 09/18/23

163 South Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Salina G. Clink
Seller: Joseph H. Finnegan
Date: 09/18/23

175 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: W. M. Hamilton
Seller: Susan A. Jeanroy
Date: 09/29/23

HOLLAND

93 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Barto
Seller: Christopher C. Smith
Date: 09/18/23

HOLYOKE

191 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Appleton Redevelopment LP
Seller: Holyoke Redevelopment Authority
Date: 09/29/23

298 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kevin Gagnon
Seller: Lori A. Young
Date: 09/29/23

Beacon Ave. (rear)
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $991,000
Buyer: Oliver Auto Body
Seller: D. Stankiewicz
Date: 09/28/23

72 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lymaris Alicea
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 09/20/23

19 Dillon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Harper
Seller: Frederick G. Destromp
Date: 09/29/23

1509 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $991,000
Buyer: Oliver Auto Body
Seller: D. Stankiewicz
Date: 09/28/23

1545 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $991,000
Buyer: Oliver Auto Body
Seller: D. Stankiewicz
Date: 09/28/23

20 Forestdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Iglesia Creciendo
Seller: Wooil Kim
Date: 09/22/23

39 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kevin O’Connor
Seller: Ann K. Calvanese
Date: 09/20/23

728 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,400,000
Buyer: 728 Hampden LLC
Seller: Winchester Realty LLC
Date: 09/29/23

2 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sergey Savonin
Seller: J. Mass Properties LLC
Date: 09/21/23

7 Nicholls Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,190
Buyer: Crum Ft
Seller: Robert J. Lewandowski
Date: 09/28/23

1789 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: SS Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Five Sticks LLC
Date: 09/18/23

2027-2029 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Melvin B. Fuentes Pena
Seller: Yasmin Thahir
Date: 09/29/23

155 Norwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Katharina Kowalski
Seller: Francis R. McAnulty
Date: 09/29/23

186 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Lawrence S. Fieber
Seller: Paula G. Brunault
Date: 09/25/23

12 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,616
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Ana M. Nisbitt
Date: 09/19/23

81-85 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Good Branch Holdings LLC
Seller: Republic Clear Thru Acquisition
Date: 09/21/23

12 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Madison M. Sullivan
Seller: Kerry M. Mikalchus
Date: 09/29/23

2 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sergey Savonin
Seller: J. Mass Properties LLC
Date: 09/21/23

LONGMEADOW

80 Barclay St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Barclay Street Holdings LLC
Seller: Nadine Buckley
Date: 09/26/23

130 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Ritesh J. Mistry
Seller: Brendan Bailey
Date: 09/22/23

198 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Michael Benoit
Seller: Frank T. Rea
Date: 09/20/23

840 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Cihat Selvitopu
Seller: Davitt Paula J., (Estate)
Date: 09/20/23

93 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: George J. Gikas
Seller: Marc J. Zerbe
Date: 09/29/23

46 Hawthorne St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Scott Graham
Seller: Richard S. Ravosa
Date: 09/20/23

121 Hawthorne St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Michael Wray
Seller: Elizabeth A. Manitsas
Date: 09/29/23

91 Hazelwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Amy Berg
Seller: Kristan Xanders
Date: 09/22/23

43 Hilltop Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Kristen Hyberg
Seller: Tassel, Anita D. Van, (Estate)
Date: 09/19/23

20 Laurel Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Elaine Dullea
Seller: Amy Marchacos
Date: 09/22/23

720 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $937,000
Buyer: Charles Beresford
Seller: Saundra B. Reilly
Date: 09/29/23

1562 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John Phillips
Seller: Jonathon B. Hall
Date: 09/27/23

76 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $516,000
Buyer: Kevin Connolly
Seller: Christopher R. Bernd
Date: 09/29/23

186 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Chibueze Uchendu
Seller: John Federico
Date: 09/18/23

240 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Gerald M. Fitzgerald
Seller: Alvin Roy
Date: 09/18/23

5 Pinelawn Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Lhea Destromp
Seller: Ross A. Henke
Date: 09/20/23

15 Wheel Meadow Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Naila Akram
Seller: Jeffrey D. Novak
Date: 09/22/23

41 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Ernest Abramian
Seller: Phyllis J. Gregorski
Date: 09/28/23

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road Lot 74
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: David H. Porter
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 09/25/23

44 Briarwood Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Daniella D. Pike
Seller: Belitza M. Morales
Date: 09/18/23

16 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Carvalho Properties LLC
Seller: J. & H. Irt
Date: 09/25/23

608 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: P. & E. Properties Inc.
Seller: Michael Georgiadis
Date: 09/28/23

1459 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $462,000
Buyer: Melissa Brennan
Seller: Brian A. McDaniel
Date: 09/28/23

1459 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brian A. McDaniel
Seller: Diane D. Cousineau
Date: 09/28/23

298 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Jamie Chandonnet
Seller: Marco A. Gomes
Date: 09/22/23

14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,648,000
Buyer: Northeastern Investors LLC
Seller: MidAmerica Properties LLC
Date: 09/25/23

28 Harlan St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kayla Ovelheiro
Seller: Lyn M. Lourenco
Date: 09/18/23

26 Higher Brook Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jason R. Duke
Seller: Thomas R. Bamber
Date: 09/29/23

12 Merrimac St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Ann M. Popko
Seller: Antonio P. Machado
Date: 09/22/23

Sewell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,648,000
Buyer: Northeastern Investors LLC
Seller: MidAmerica Properties LLC
Date: 09/25/23

119 Stevens St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Pizzi
Seller: Philip R. Gray
Date: 09/22/23

Turning Leaf Road, Lot 98
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Nicholas K. Goggin
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 09/28/23

100 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Marianne C. Barrett
Seller: Coyne, Joan M., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/23

749 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $611,898
Buyer: 749 West Street LLC
Seller: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Date: 09/22/23

212 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Drew Nalewanski
Seller: Ronald Stephenson
Date: 09/29/23

MONSON

20 Hilltop Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $360,250
Buyer: Christopher Fish
Seller: Teresa O’Connor
Date: 09/26/23

174 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Frank Hull
Seller: Palmer Road RT
Date: 09/21/23

59 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Heesemann
Seller: Jane C. Appleby
Date: 09/18/23

MONTGOMERY

30 Mountain Acres
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: David W. Tourville
Seller: Alfred G. Ames
Date: 09/22/23

11 Pineridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $470,500
Buyer: Kimberly Devine
Seller: Dallas S. Deogburn
Date: 09/29/23

PALMER

2028 East St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Kerri R. Karnbach
Seller: Donna M. Casler
Date: 09/26/23

2175-2177 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Diego Calle
Seller: Stephen R. Holuk
Date: 09/22/23

4188 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Felix Campos
Seller: Blake Lamothe
Date: 09/29/23

19 Old Farm Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Thomson 2016 Ft
Seller: David J. & Ann F. Allen Lt
Date: 09/26/23

121 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Laura M. Kasica
Seller: David L. Hawkins
Date: 09/29/23

39 Shaw St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Hayden J. Hulsart
Seller: Anthony M. Wilkins
Date: 09/28/23

RUSSELL

146 Blandford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Kelsey Martin
Seller: Wynter Bachetti
Date: 09/29/23

732 Pine Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: James Boggs
Seller: Stewart, Edward G., (Estate)
Date: 09/29/23

SOUTHWICK

526 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Varroa Haven Realty LLC
Seller: Mass. Partnership S. & L. Cook
Date: 09/28/23

234 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Volodymyr Kovalchuk
Seller: Stephen Werman
Date: 09/22/23

19 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Madison Winch
Seller: John W. Henderson
Date: 09/28/23

53 Powder Mill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Brett Burkholder
Seller: Nancy Detraglia
Date: 09/22/23

273 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Eric B. Shapiro
Seller: Theodore M. Zabawa
Date: 09/18/23

3 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: John Ryan
Date: 09/25/23

6 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Vladimir Vilkhovoy
Seller: Donald C. Furlani RET
Date: 09/29/23

1 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $494,280
Buyer: Alexis A. Morse
Seller: Dennis Aube
Date: 09/19/23

SPRINGFIELD

19 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Gallagher
Seller: Princess Hill
Date: 09/19/23

70-72 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Olga K. Perozo
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 09/19/23

20 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Quwadeesha Parris
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 09/29/23

550 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: James T. Rizzelli
Seller: Family & Developments LLC
Date: 09/20/23

120 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Maribel Marin
Seller: Jose A. Rentas
Date: 09/20/23

19 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Erika Vaughn
Seller: Eduardo Diaz
Date: 09/29/23

631 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rood L. Etiene
Seller: Alexander J. Wilson
Date: 09/18/23

19 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Sharina D. Bermudez
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 09/29/23

27 Amity Court
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ashley Brown
Seller: William McMahon
Date: 09/28/23

139 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,555
Buyer: William T. Raleigh
Seller: Rocket Mortgage LLC
Date: 09/20/23

61 Beauregard St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Holden M. Sjostrom
Seller: Lajuan R. Davis
Date: 09/22/23

138 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Bathzaida Cruz
Seller: Casa Trio LLC
Date: 09/18/23

211 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: James Gilbert
Seller: Aaron Stonacek
Date: 09/29/23

47 Brighton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joshua Morse
Seller: Jill C. Wray
Date: 09/27/23

64 Burghardt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction LLC
Seller: Paul A. Carestia
Date: 09/20/23

28 Bushwick Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Danisha M. Phillips
Seller: Jorge Mateo
Date: 09/29/23

94-96 Byers St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Empyre Property Investors LLC
Seller: Szu-Ming Li
Date: 09/27/23

19 Catalina Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Logan R. Collins
Seller: Luz M. Rivera
Date: 09/29/23

133-135 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jaden G. Rivera
Seller: Dang Quach
Date: 09/29/23

76-78 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Tamara Frater
Seller: Little Eagle LLC
Date: 09/19/23

27 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Brenda Torres
Seller: Smails LLC
Date: 09/20/23

77 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Estanislao Jimenez
Seller: DLK Holdings LLC
Date: 09/21/23

3 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Richard P. Rios
Seller: Bridget T. Burris
Date: 09/27/23

63 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Thu T. Nguyen
Seller: J. J Feliciano-Hernandez
Date: 09/21/23

27 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stephen R. Brooks
Seller: Allen J. Toussaint
Date: 09/18/23

132 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Matthew Milner
Seller: Mary Pennicooke
Date: 09/22/23

148 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Leo M. Grant
Seller: Maria D. Gerena
Date: 09/18/23

108 Grandview St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Natanael Velez
Seller: Militello, Richard, (Estate)
Date: 09/29/23

25 Hazen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Emanuel Aguilar
Seller: Eric B. Shapiro
Date: 09/18/23

105 Helberg Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Dennis Discawicz
Seller: Jeff L. Webster
Date: 09/22/23

53-55 Hope St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Alan K. Holota
Seller: Christopher N. Larrivee
Date: 09/27/23

24 Kenilworth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Estrellita Encarnacion
Seller: Ernesto Padilla
Date: 09/28/23

23 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ericka G. Carrillo
Seller: Joseph P. Riendeau
Date: 09/27/23

48 Kings Lane
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $158,014
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Emilio Dones
Date: 09/26/23

21 Kingsley St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Estuardo Robles
Seller: Stephen A. Otto
Date: 09/28/23

42 Kipling St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Justin Flaugh
Seller: Eileen J. Cole
Date: 09/21/23

66 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Better Builders Construction LLC
Seller: Davs, Joan B., (Estate)
Date: 09/18/23

410 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $384,500
Buyer: Omar A. Galva
Seller: Jose R. Ortiz
Date: 09/29/23

36-38 Longfellow Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Carlos Gomez
Seller: Juan M. Cruz
Date: 09/21/23

63 Margerie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,174
Buyer: Mclp Asset Co. Inc.
Seller: Eunice D. King
Date: 09/25/23

58-60 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nehal Parekh
Seller: JJS Capital Investors LLC
Date: 09/21/23

73 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Ernest D. Green
Date: 09/19/23

94 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joshua Flowers
Seller: Gerald M. Fitzgerald
Date: 09/21/23

65 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,300
Buyer: Fremont Home Loan TR 2005-D
Seller: Robert Marona
Date: 09/18/23

33 Merrill Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Josue I. Garces
Seller: Claire Grenier
Date: 09/26/23

260 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Steven R. Williams
Seller: Mark Iaconis
Date: 09/18/23

7 Nathaniel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Liz D. Matos
Seller: Angel Suarez
Date: 09/20/23

14 Norman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Luis A. Cardona
Seller: Arpin, Raymond J., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/23

180-182 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Coterie Investors Group LLC
Seller: Ramon Torres
Date: 09/21/23

254 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Rina Khan
Seller: Mason Capital Ventures LLC
Date: 09/29/23

36 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Hang Truong
Seller: Lahiff FT
Date: 09/18/23

105-107 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Areid Estate LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 09/20/23

123 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: MA/NH Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Marisol Mercado
Date: 09/22/23

161 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ashley A. Candelaria
Seller: Michael J. Couture
Date: 09/29/23

18 Pidgeon Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Stephanie Fahey
Seller: Cynthia Wallace
Date: 09/19/23

37-39 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Y. & E. Legacy LLC
Seller: 263-265 Roy Street RT
Date: 09/27/23

19 Ruskin St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ksm Home Properties LLC
Seller: James M. Santamaria
Date: 09/26/23

25 Shelby St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ricardo Rodriguez
Seller: Erlinda Rock
Date: 09/25/23

96 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Ana Colon
Seller: Allene J. Curto
Date: 09/29/23

14 Sunbrier Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Carmen Ortiz
Seller: Sidelinker, Delores M., (Estate)
Date: 09/20/23

130-132 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: New Heights Realty LLC
Seller: William R. Wagner
Date: 09/28/23

32 Undine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Eriberto Soto
Seller: David P. Ortona
Date: 09/21/23

West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Rosa Colas
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 09/29/23

93 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Shanique Gonzoles
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 09/25/23

25 Wilbraham Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Dilerby C. Bautista
Seller: Alexander N. Bineault
Date: 09/22/23

2047 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Matthew Hood
Seller: Diane L. Hood
Date: 09/19/23

38 Worthy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,730
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Ronald C. Jackson
Date: 09/22/23

WALES

92 Stafford Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christian Velazquez
Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Date: 09/29/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

38 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Alexa M. Morganstein
Seller: Sharon A. McCarthy
Date: 09/27/23

189 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Michael T. Aberdale
Seller: Marian S. Mirabal
Date: 09/29/23

126 Craiwell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jorge D. Cuenca
Seller: Bellanese Barnack-Guzman
Date: 09/29/23

1011 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brian J. Kolodziej
Seller: Sandra E. Doucette
Date: 09/29/23

116 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,200
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Seller: Walter M. Chlastawa
Date: 09/29/23

19 Heritage Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Eric Tindell
Seller: William D. Berte
Date: 09/28/23

1 High St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Adam Drollett
Seller: Drollett, Margaret A., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/23

334 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Aga Brothers LLC
Seller: 334 Park Street LLC
Date: 09/21/23

105 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Tania L. Mendez-Gross
Seller: Stephanie Tindell
Date: 09/28/23

9 Plateau Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: West Jam Man LLC
Seller: Gary R. Joyce
Date: 09/18/23

68 Plateau Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Michael Dipon
Seller: Philip J. Tardiff
Date: 09/28/23

354 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Malcolm Pradia
Seller: K. M. Balestri-Veronesi
Date: 09/28/23

21 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Sabir Mukhammadiyev
Seller: Aga Brothers LLC
Date: 09/28/23

71 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Ayub Gurung
Seller: Maureen S. Hutcheons LT
Date: 09/22/23

1314 Union St. Ext.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Charles J. Reilly III RET
Seller: Mary J. Sullivan
Date: 09/26/23

169 West Autumn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $414,900
Buyer: Thomas R. Thoma
Seller: William V. Guiel
Date: 09/20/23

17 Warren St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Dennis Henry
Seller: Cynthia A. Thoma
Date: 09/20/23

176 Woodbrook Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Brain Blakesley
Seller: John A. Peterson
Date: 09/21/23

53 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,900
Buyer: Melissa A. Mcclain
Seller: James Gryszkiewicz
Date: 09/29/23

WESTFIELD

19 Avery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Dorothy A. Campbell
Seller: John D. West
Date: 09/27/23

25 Beckwith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ryan Weaver
Seller: Linda S. Allen
Date: 09/29/23

22 Chestnut St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jeremy Rudzik
Seller: Donald C. York
Date: 09/27/23

79 Colony Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Brian Kibbe
Seller: Steven J. Sturm
Date: 09/29/23

312 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Alexandra Whiting
Seller: Nicholas M. Roy
Date: 09/20/23

11 Fowler Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Halil I. Kuzu
Seller: Christine N. Greene
Date: 09/29/23

Fowler Road, Lot A1
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph Jachym
Seller: David A. Kopczynski
Date: 09/27/23

12 Heritage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $682,000
Buyer: Kevin Schechterle
Seller: Jason M. Worrell
Date: 09/22/23

41 Heritage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $682,000
Buyer: Kevin Schechterle
Seller: Jason M. Worrell
Date: 09/22/23

100 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $523,000
Buyer: John Leydon
Seller: Daniel M. Masciadrelli
Date: 09/28/23

31 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Juan C. Espinoza Naranjo
Seller: Kieda, William E., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/23

169 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tiffany M. Sanchez
Seller: Leclair, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 09/28/23

22 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Bradley G. Porter
Seller: Clegg, Michael Thomas, (Estate)
Date: 09/26/23

123 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Eric Fontanilles
Seller: Vincent Auduong
Date: 09/29/23

132 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Dylan Cate
Seller: Timofey V. Tverdokhlebov
Date: 09/28/23

107 Ridgeview Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Richard S. Brandos
Seller: Brett Tabor
Date: 09/26/23

24 Sherwood Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Kirill Okhrimenko
Seller: Cynthia P. Ryan
Date: 09/26/23

255 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dl Homes LLC
Seller: Gerald E. Tracy
Date: 09/19/23

32 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kathleen C. Barr
Seller: Joseph Mariani
Date: 09/29/23

22 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dale Unsderfer
Seller: Eleanor A. Chistolini
Date: 09/28/23

48 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Rivard
Seller: LDF Realty LLC
Date: 09/22/23

2 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: James Fifield
Seller: James McGowan
Date: 09/20/23

18 Winding Ridge Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Daniel N. Masciadrelli
Seller: Sean O. Coyne
Date: 09/29/23

91 Wyben Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Patrick W. Schnopp
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 09/29/23

WILBRAHAM

27 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $603,000
Buyer: Christopher Roos
Seller: David A. Graziano
Date: 09/29/23

8 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Danyun Huang
Seller: James E. Graf
Date: 09/22/23

24 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: James B. Bisnette
Seller: Richard A. Gernux
Date: 09/25/23

22 Herrick Place
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $819,900
Buyer: Kristen Barron
Seller: Thomas L. Taylor
Date: 09/28/23

24 Joan St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Webber
Seller: Sharon L. Shaw
Date: 09/28/23

5 Magnolia St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Chad Walker
Seller: Christopher J. Connolly
Date: 09/26/23

1 Nicola Way
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: HRD Holdings LLC
Seller: Tina M. Fiore
Date: 09/28/23

9 Nokomis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Eric Ciborowski
Seller: Kavanagh Furniture Co.
Date: 09/29/23

11 Old Coach Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Michael Rust
Seller: Mark Dore
Date: 09/22/23

16 Stirling Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Matthew Dufresne
Seller: Michael Rust
Date: 09/22/23

6 Wildwood Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edward Burnham
Seller: James M. Ferris
Date: 09/19/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

228 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $421,323
Buyer: Weizhao Huang
Seller: James I. Chumbley
Date: 09/18/23

650 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,092,000
Buyer: Amherst BCRE LLC
Seller: Fred L. Perry
Date: 09/29/23

33 Phillips St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $995,000
Buyer: Celia Huang
Seller: Knight Realty Group LLC
Date: 09/26/23

22 Railroad St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Raymond Pedrick
Seller: Chestnut St. Realty Partners
Date: 09/22/23

54 Snell St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Yves Salomon
Seller: Anne-Liesl H. Swogger
Date: 09/20/23

551 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Christopher Prather
Seller: Margaret E. Collins
Date: 09/29/23

30 South Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Raymond Pedrick
Seller: Berkshire Ter. Partners LL
Date: 09/22/23

BELCHERTOWN

18 Cordner Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Reid D. Wagstaff
Seller: Eric E. Rouleau
Date: 09/28/23

732 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Paul R. Duval
Seller: Ross K. Hartman
Date: 09/26/23

369 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Cristine Mincheff
Seller: Bradley M. Marszalkowski
Date: 09/18/23

612 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Tyler A. Miller
Seller: Richard H. Dexter
Date: 09/22/23

EASTHAMPTON

29 Center St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $418,300
Buyer: David Pruskin
Seller: Chris M. Patnode
Date: 09/28/23

1 Groveland St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Samuel Cernak FT
Date: 09/18/23

29 Kingsberry Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $762,000
Buyer: Susan Sayre
Seller: Lindsay L. McGrath
Date: 09/29/23

11 Lawson Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Chenier
Seller: Bennett K. Bishop
Date: 09/28/23

19 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $511,000
Buyer: Heidi K. Kuester
Seller: Theresa J. Kinlock
Date: 09/29/23

94 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Samuel Cernak FT
Date: 09/18/23

159 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Lindsey M. Rothschild
Seller: David C. Tharaldson
Date: 09/19/23

16 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Tsering Choenyi
Seller: William R. Krieger
Date: 09/22/23

35 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $503,000
Buyer: John Joyce
Seller: Richard Bravman
Date: 09/29/23

24 Summer St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Nada Kawar
Seller: Arc Investments LLC
Date: 09/29/23

GOSHEN

86 Loomis Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Lucid Development Inc.
Seller: Peter F. Lafogg
Date: 09/18/23

GRANBY

274 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Randolph Lisle
Seller: Marguerite C. Johnson
Date: 09/29/23

69 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $558,000
Buyer: Eduardo Matos
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 09/28/23

123 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Cassandra M. Os
Seller: J. L. N. Properties LLC
Date: 09/29/23

81 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $366,618
Buyer: Anni Amberg
Seller: Bethany Ferry
Date: 09/19/23

120 Easton St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Rollin J. Dewitt
Seller: Gail A. Bray
Date: 09/21/23

187 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Weifeng Liu
Seller: Guy George
Date: 09/26/23

12 Pinebrook Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: John Campbell
Seller: Steven L. Seaha
Date: 09/26/23

HADLEY

123 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Larry V. Kellogg
Seller: Michael T. Barry
Date: 09/19/23

HATFIELD

5 Elm Court
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jonah Burke Lt
Seller: Doherty, Rita Marie, (Estate)
Date: 09/19/23

97 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $2,150,000
Buyer: Myers Logistics LLC
Seller: Food Bank Of Western Mass. Inc.
Date: 09/29/23

12 Scotland Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Jamison A. Bradshaw
Seller: Karen F. Hosley
Date: 09/28/23

HUNTINGTON

9 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Brian Kopinto
Seller: Richard E. Soto
Date: 09/21/23

4 Crescent St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jenna F. Webb
Seller: JVD Investment Properties LLC
Date: 09/28/23

MIDDLEFIELD

162 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Michael A. Bero
Seller: Susan C. Beaudry
Date: 09/29/23

NORTHAMPTON

54 Audubon Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Alexander Burns
Seller: Jessica R. Grant
Date: 09/22/23

Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Judith Silverman
Seller: James & Christine Ryan FT
Date: 09/21/23

75 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Lorena E. Silverman
Seller: James & Christine Ryan FT
Date: 09/21/23

18 Dickinson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Molly E. Moses
Seller: Sofia A. Frydman
Date: 09/27/23

209 Earle St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $6,000,000
Buyer: 209 Earle Street LLC
Seller: Alloy LLC
Date: 09/26/23

Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: C. Andrea Wasserman RET
Seller: Waggin Trails Dog Park LLC
Date: 09/20/23

30 Grandview St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Sara Seligmann
Seller: Ruth A. Turchinetz
Date: 09/29/23

124 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: PRP RT
Seller: Marie T. Malinoski IRT
Date: 09/26/23

49 Henry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: New Village Inc.
Seller: Carl E. Glowatsky
Date: 09/19/23

14 Lasell Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michael G. George
Seller: Thomas Strojny
Date: 09/21/23

64 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Ryan Flynn-Kasuba
Seller: William E. McCarthy
Date: 09/25/23

63 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Max C. Hebert
Seller: Severance, Marilyn, (Estate)
Date: 09/29/23

159 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Reliance Holdings Corp.
Seller: Durai Rajasekar
Date: 09/27/23

19 Powell St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Alice Posner
Seller: Marpa Eager
Date: 09/21/23

9 Stoddard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Simon Daillie
Seller: Claire P. Allen
Date: 09/21/23

85 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Aaron M. Madow
Seller: Suzanne Forman
Date: 09/26/23

9 West Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Evi A. Spindler
Seller: Linda L. Carrier
Date: 09/20/23

114 Woodland Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Sydney E. Thomson
Seller: Peter J. Duggan
Date: 09/28/23

PLAINFIELD

305 Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $230,477
Buyer: Amerihome Mortgage Company LLC
Seller: Zachary Fay
Date: 09/29/23

SOUTH HADLEY

136 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Francis E. Benson
Seller: Joanne M. Mazur
Date: 09/21/23

26 Haig Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Kelleher
Seller: Margaret E. Bernard
Date: 09/21/23

18 Magnolia Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kara Callahan
Seller: Martin W. Narey
Date: 09/21/23

2089 Memorial Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $151,622
Buyer: DKL RT
Seller: Choquette, Glenn, (Estate)
Date: 09/25/23

376 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Leven Realty Group LLC
Seller: Estelle B. Brin
Date: 09/27/23

59 Washington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robert A. Watchilla
Seller: Thanh T. Tran
Date: 09/25/23

SOUTHAMPTON

32 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Darlene Sattler
Seller: W. D. & Alba Q. Breyer IRT
Date: 09/29/23

6 Montgomery Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jordyn Chartier
Seller: Patrick Schnopp
Date: 09/29/23

202 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $443,000
Buyer: Bruce Bowman
Seller: Courtney, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 09/19/23

WARE

65 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Rose Grant
Seller: Timothy J. Czech
Date: 09/19/23

35 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Czech
Seller: McGee, 4th David H., (Estate)
Date: 09/22/23

9 Castle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Jonah D. Shattuck
Seller: Jeff Lovely
Date: 09/22/23

40 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ursule Isidore
Seller: Felix Campos
Date: 09/28/23

46 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Eric Glazier
Seller: Herbert L. Harris
Date: 09/28/23

22 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Anibal E. Antuna
Seller: James B. Bisnette
Date: 09/25/23

140 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mhi Properties LLC
Seller: Debra L. Laprade
Date: 09/22/23

3 Indian Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Andrew Richter
Seller: Elizabeth A. Talbot
Date: 09/29/23

27 Otis Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Park Otis LLC
Seller: Fremont Home Loan TR
Date: 09/29/23

44 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Terrah L. Brown
Date: 09/26/23

WESTHAMPTON

80 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $895,000
Buyer: Mandy L. Simon
Seller: Meehan Estates Inc.
Date: 09/20/23

WILLIAMSBURG

50 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anastacia D. Torres
Seller: Dorothy S. Harry RET
Date: 09/26/23

Old Goshen Road, Lot 1
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Abram Wehmiller
Seller: Abbott Gray RT
Date: 09/29/23

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2023

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of October 2023.

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Veteran Services
36 Center St.
$32,445 — Insulation

CKT Enterprises LLC
639 Memorial Dr.
$4,500 — Relocate sprinkler heads in dining room to new ceiling height

GMD Realty I LLC
711 James St.
$22,700 — Roofing

LTL LLC
16 Brightwood St.
$8,900 — New deck boards and railings

Sarah Okerstrom
591 Memorial Dr., Suite 19
$114,000 — New paint and wall covering, new flooring, install relocated cash wrap/back wrap, move relocated fixtures into space, replace some ceiling, adjust lighting, and install illuminated exterior sign for temporary Bath & Body Works space

Phoenix Development Inc.
350 East Main St.
$10,000 — Repair flat roof, demolish first-floor ceiling tiles, sheetrock first-floor ceiling, remodel kitchen, bathroom wall

Scott Family Properties
141 Syrek St.
$50,000 — Strip roof, add new plywood piers for front porch, change 28 windows

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
32 Payson Ave.
$53,500 — Remove and replace exterior air-cooled chiller

KC Tactical LLC
412 Main St.
$170,000 — Insulation and roofing

HADLEY

Hadley Farm Museum Assoc.
149 Russell St.
N/A — Move existing sign

John Kelley III
105 Stockbridge St.
N/A — Repair barn, frost walls, sills, and beams

Valley Building Co.
39 Middle St.
N/A — Open up bathroom wall/floor as needed for plumbing repairs

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
359 Russell St., Suite 20
N/A — Asbestos abatement and removal of mold-infested surfaces

LENOX

Lenox Common Holdings LLC
55 Pittsfield Road, Suite 4A
$151,120 — Add three exam rooms and a storage room to Berkshire Medical Center dermatology suite

Tucson Lenox LLC
197 Kemble St.
$18,000 — New concrete steps and ramp loading dock at spa building

NORTHAMPTON

193 Locust St. Associates LP
193 Locust St.
$8,500 — Three new windows

ADB-2 Properties LLC
15 Dickinson St.
$6,418 — Vent kitchen hood, remove window, install door

City of Northampton
Haydenville Road
$140,000 — Add new shelter with diesel generator to existing tower

LHIC Inc.
34 North Maple St.
$260,000 — Interior renovation for cannabis cultivation facility

Main St. Leeds LLC
237 Main St.
$43,500 — Roofing, replace skylights

Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc.
36 Hampden St.
$11,230 — Roofing

P&Q LLC
186 Crescent St.
$41,200 — Roofing

Reliance Holdings Corp.
5 Franklin St.
$21,000 — Insulation/weatherization of attic, exterior walls, and crawl space

State Street Northampton Properties LLC
225 State St.
$350,000 — Interior renovations

Sunwood Green LLC
95 Barrett St.
$43,386 — Install roof-mounted solar system

PITTSFIELD

Cavalier Dartmouth Properties LLC
214 First St.
$9,500 — Remove second-floor platform and bring first-floor platform up to code

City of Pittsfield
84 Meadow Lane
$198,136 — Alter space to reconfigure public toilet facilities, including demolition of partitions; lighting, plumbing, and ventilation; and new entry door and windows

JJ Sweeney Properties LLC
77 Park St.
$21,980 — Insulation

Pittsfield Pipers Inc.
73 Fourth St.
$24,000 — Siding

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
191 Elm St.
$205,995 — Build accessible entrance ramp

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2023

Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Falls Pizza Co. Inc., 185 Grove St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Ridvan Turan, same. Pizza restaurant.

FLORENCE

Lift Performance and Rehab Inc., 221 Pine St., Florence, MA 01062. Andrew Weigel, 706 Park Hill Road, Florence, MA 01062. Gym/fitness facility.

HATFIELD

Bagdasarov and Chambers, P.C., 8 Woodridge Circle, Hatfield, MA 01038. Colleen Chambers, same. Dental practice.

PALMER

Village Cuts Inc., 1041 Thorndike St., Palmer, MA 01069. Michael Arroyo, 14 George St., Palmer, MA 01069. Barber shop.

PITTSFIELD

Absolute HVAC MA Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Hung Yau, same. Wholesale and installation of HVAC systems.

Crawford-Hill Insurance Agency Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Shanta Crawford-Hill, same. Independent insurance agency.

Goldcare Doctors MA, P.C., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jennifer Frangos, 449 Southwest 80th St., Ocala, FL 34476. Medical practice.

SPRINGFIELD

JP Universal Enterprise Inc., 837 State St., Springfield, MA 01109. Bryanna Rivera, same. Management of residential rental properties.

WEST BROOKFIELD

RIV Mold Inc., 11 Pine Trail, West Brookfield, MA 01585. Richard Rivet, same. Plastic injection molds.

WESTFIELD

Pignatare Enterprises Inc., 90 Pineridge Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Adina Pignatare, same. Hair salon and social-media influencer.

ST Remodeling Inc., 247 Buck Pond Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Semen Kovalyuk, same. General carpentry.

TV Realty and Development Inc., 247 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Michael Ventrice, same. Storage rental facilities.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2023

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of October 2023.

PITTSFIELD

Angelina’s West Elm
133 Elm St.
Juice N Java Coffee House

Angelina’s West Elm
97 West Housatonic St.
Juice N Java Coffee House

Auto Glass Now
75 Tyler St.
AGN Glass LLC

Balance
82 Wendell Ave.
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Francisco

Berkshire Solar Solutions
12 South Atlantic St.
Michael Eller

DL Accounting LLC
83 Acorn St.
Drew Armstrong

Ever-Kleen Cleaning Services
40 Merriam St.
Angelo Pizzonia

Filiault Lawn Care & Property Management
56 Weller Ave.
Robert Filiault

Hudpucker’s Pub & Grill
101 Wahconah St.
Hudpucker’s Inc.

Indigenous Deliciousness
15 Dexter St.
Melissa Baehr

JIK 365
29 East Mill St.
Abellie Gilles

Maid in the Shade
139 Newell St.
Pamela Budziak

Ola V. Rose Online Ventures LLC
82 Wendell Ave.
Veisha Mendes-Howell

The Trusted Touch
100 North St.
Diandra Middleton

Wood Bros. Music
37 Cheshire Road
Lennox & Fletcher Inc.

SOUTH HADLEY

Baystate K9
59 Washington Ave.
Leritza Ruiz

Cumberland Farms #6718
507 Newton St.
Cumberland Farms Inc.

Integrity Detailing
63 Bridge St.
Cameron Boucher

Ophir Counseling Services
67 Riverboat Village Road
Shawn King

SOUTHWICK

ACO Masonry, Heating & Air Conditioning
12 Hillside Road
Adam Ouimette

BGJM
43 Will Palmer Road
Glenn Madison

Delreo Home Improvement
131A North Lake Ave.
Gary Delcamp

Elite Tanning
320 College Highway
Jennifer Pasterkiewicz

Mosh Electric
12 Ridgeview Ter.
Viktor Moshkovskiy

Nails Salon
208 College Highway, Suite 9
Alvin Kieu

Nails Studio Spa
208 College Highway, Suite 9
Danny Tran

RJC Bookkeeping
26 Pineywood Road
Jennifer Crockwell

WESTFIELD

AAA Northeast
16 North Elm St.
John Galvan, R. Stephen Manty

Bateyko Construction
990 Russell Road
Fedos Bateyko

Grader Auto Services LLC
22 Franklin St.
Anthony Grader III

Great Awakening Brewing Co. LLC
77 Mill St.
Great Awakening Brewing Co. LLC

Jetsetter Playing Cards
16 Angelica Dr.
Paul Ruccio

Little Dog Sale
91 Alexander Place
Donald Gibson

Schooley Mitchell of Westfield
419 Southwick Road
George DeMambro

Solo Home Improvement
26 Pinehurst St.
Victor Solopa

Solo HVAC Services
26 Pinehurst St.
Nikita Solopa

Spartan Brews Coffee Co. LLC
88B Mainline Dr.
Spartan Brews Coffee Co. LLC

Walgreens #02710
78 Main St.
Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

All-in-one Remodeling Services
80 Windsor St.
All-in-one Remodeling Services

Baystate Family Chiropractic
346 Main St.
Laprise Inc.

Baystate Retailers
59 Butternut Hollow Road
Baystate Retailers

Clover Spa Inc.
68 Westfield St.
Clover Spa Inc.

Hot Table
1119 Riverdale St.
Hot Table MA LLC

Lane Aerial Drone Works
32 Hill St.
Lane Aerial Drone Works

Tiny & Tidy Housecleaning
304 Prospect Ave.
Tiny & Tidy Housecleaning

WestMass Multimedia Solutions
20 Northwood Ave.
WestMass Homes LLC

yWrite
32 Cedar Woods Glen
yWrite

Brewing Up Something Positive

By Editorial October 25, 2023

Opinion

Editorial 2

It has become somewhat of a tradition at BusinessWest to make Veterans Day a time to put a hard focus on those who have served, and also how veterans have helped shape our region’s business community. And over the years, there have been some great stories to tell.

But there are few better than the one involving a relatively new venture called Easy Company Brewing (see story on page 4).

It involves two veterans, Jeff St. Jean and John DeVoie (the latter of Hot Table Fame), who have come together on a very unique enterprise that blends history, entrepreneurship, some great beer, and an admirable willingness to do something to help those who have served their country.

Easy Company Brewing was created to celebrate the service, and many accomplishments, of the fabled ‘band of brothers’ from the 101st Airborne Division, as captured in the Stephen Ambrose book and HBO miniseries.

DeVoie and St. Jean, who have both served with the 104th Tactical Fighter Group based at Barnes Airport in Westfield (St. Jean still does), have long been enamored with the story of Easy Company, and came up with an idea to brew beers that would honor those men while also raising money to support nonprofits that provide services to veterans.

Indeed, following the model of Newman’s Own, 100% of profits are donated to several different nonprofits that support veterans, such as the Tunnel to the Towers Foundation, which has several programs to support first responders and veterans, including a program to build mortgage-free smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and another to provide mortgage-free homes to surviving spouses with young children.

Meanwhile, and this is the fun part, the beers being developed by the company follow the story of Easy Company, from their training in Georgia to the south of England, where they trained for D-Day; to the Normandy coast in France; and then to the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

The company’s efforts are drawing considerable support from individuals and businesses, as well they should. This is a noble mission, and one that deserves the backing of all those who want to recognize and honor our country’s veterans and do their part to help them.

In a way, Easy Company Brewing is making every day Veterans Day, and that’s an attitude worth emulating — by our businesses, our nonprofits, everyone.

We salute their efforts and encourage them to carry on.

Home City Development to Host Groundbreaking for Gemini Townhomes

By BusinessWest Staff October 24, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Home City Development Inc. (HCDI) will kick off construction of 40 affordable homeownership units on the former Gemini site in the South End of Springfield (76 Morris St.) with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 10:45 a.m. This project is funded in part by MassHousing, the city of Springfield, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Mass Save, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

When these units are sold, homeownership will increase in the neighborhood census block by over 1,000%. The project’s clean-energy design features all electric utilities, private enclosed garages, and a community pavilion, and will be marketed to first-time homebuyers earning under 100% of Springfield’s area median income (AMI). Once completed, this project will provide dozens of affordable housing opportunities for people and families with low to moderate income, as well as millions of dollars of contracting opportunities for local and minority owned businesses.

“We are proud to continue building better neighborhoods in the City of Homes with this project, and we are grateful for the help and support of many organizations,” said Thomas Kegelman, executive director of HCDI. “Thank you to Mayor Sarno, the South End Citizens Council, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Caucus, the Office of Planning and Economic Development, MassHousing, and many others involved for making this project possible.”

Berkshire Bank Foundation Announces $426,000 in Philanthropic Contributions

By BusinessWest Staff October 24, 2023

Daily News

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank announced more than $426,000 in Berkshire Bank Foundation philanthropic investments during the third quarter of 2023 in communities Berkshire Bank serves.

According to foundation Director Lori Gazzillo Kiely, “the Berkshire Bank Foundation is committed to supporting programs that provide equitable opportunities for economic prosperity. During the third quarter of 2023, we assisted 124 nonprofit organizations with funding to support community needs. In addition, we supported programs that align with Berkshire Bank’s Center for Women, Wellness, and Wealth that provides opportunities for women to build a future enriched with financial stability, balance, and growth.”

Click here for more information about projects supported during the third quarter of 2023.

American International College Promotes Christopher Putnam

By BusinessWest Staff October 24, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Christopher Putnam as director of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Effectiveness. This appointment reflects AIC’s recognition of Putnam’s dedication, expertise, and valuable contributions to the college.

In his new role, Putnam will be responsible for overseeing assessment and evaluation processes designed to measure the effectiveness of the institution’s programs and services. Additionally, he will provide leadership in research and analysis, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Prior to assuming his new role, Putnam served as AIC’s student-success data analyst and demonstrated exemplary leadership in several key areas. This included the supervision of AIC’s New England Commission for Higher Education five-year report, a mandated periodic evaluation of the content and relevance of the college’s mission.

Before joining AIC, Putnam held positions as a graduation and transfer credit specialist and manager of Student Services at Sierra College in Rocklin, Calif. He began his career in higher education at California State University (CSU) Sacramento, where he worked in admissions and records and academic advising.

During his time at CSU, Putnam pursued his master’s degree in higher education leadership. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and subsequently obtained a certificate in web programming from Cosumnes River College.

The Wealth Transition Collective Announces Food Drive

By BusinessWest Staff October 24, 2023

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HOLYOKE — The Wealth Transition Collective, a financial planning firm in Holyoke, announced it will host its fourth annual week-long food drive from Monday to Friday, Nov. 13-17, to benefit Margaret’s Pantry in Holyoke in honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Since the start of this event, the firm has raised more than 3,000 pounds of food and monetary donations of more than $5,000. Individuals can drop off non-perishable and canned foods during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at 1632 Northampton St., Holyoke. Weather permitting, there will be a drop-off table outside the front door for easy accessibility.

Some of the most-needed items at the pantry during this time of year are stuffing mixes, canned goods like gravy, soups, stews, baking mixes, frosting, syrup, salad dressing, condiments, Jell-O, and kids’ snack items.

Margaret’s Pantry, a division of Providence Ministries for the Needy, is a full-service food pantry that has provided food to residents of Greater Holyoke for more than 30 years. Presently, the pantry provides food to more than 180 families each month, and approximately 72,000 meals a year are distributed to the needy in the community.

“We feel very fortunate to be in a position to make a difference in the community by supporting the efforts of organizations like Providence Ministries for the Needy,” said Greg Sheehan, CEO of the Wealth Transition Collective.

Bacon Wilson Announces Tracy Friedenberg as New Executive Director

By BusinessWest Staff October 23, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced that Tracy Friedenberg has joined the firm as its new executive director. She comes to Bacon Wilson with more than 25 years of corporate and law-firm experience, including human resources, operations management, and information technology. She will work directly with Managing Shareholder Jeffrey Fialky across all levels of firm management in each of Bacon Wilson’s four offices.

Friedenberg previously served as chief of staff for Odin Labs Inc. in New York City. Prior to that, she worked for Day Pitney LLP in Hartford, Conn. for 14 years. Her career path there advanced from project management to senior manager up to director of Technical Services and Project Management in 2020. Day Pitney is an East Coast-based comprehensive law firm with national and international reach, housing more than 300 attorneys and 13 offices throughout the Northeast, as well as in Southeast Florida.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Bacon Wilson team,” Friedenberg said. “Working for an organization with a longstanding and positive reputation, like Bacon Wilson, is important to me. I look forward to supporting its growth and commitment to providing outstanding legal services in our community.”

Friedenberg holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the UMass College of Arts and Sciences and a bachelor’s degree in apparel marketing from the College of Food and Natural Resources. She serves as president of the board of directors for Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization that empowers women to gain economic independence.

“Tracy comes to Bacon Wilson with a unique and robust degree of experience and expertise in the legal industry,” Fialky said. “We are thrilled for Tracy’s leadership as we continue to honor the firm’s 135-year-old legacy and as the firm continues to grow and expand to better serve our clients and the community.”

HCC Welcomes Rachel Rushing as Taber Art Gallery Director

By BusinessWest Staff October 23, 2023

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) welcomed Rachel Rushing as director of the college’s Taber Art Gallery.

Originally from Louisiana, Rushing is an interdisciplinary artist with a special interest in photography. She comes to HCC by way of Dallas, where she worked with the Nasher Sculpture Center to develop the Visitor Experiences program and manage special projects, such as the 2022 exhibition of CARNE y ARENA, a virtual-reality exhibition written and directed by Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu that integrates viewers into the true accounts of refugees in their journey across the southern U.S. border.

Rushing also founded and co-directed Sunset Art Studios, a social-practice art gallery, residency, and studio in Dallas.

“‘Hit the ground running’ is an overused phrase, but it absolutely describes the energy Rachel’s brought to the position,” said Kim Hicks, dean of Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities. “In the brief time she’s been at HCC, she’s made connections with faculty, students, and the Holyoke Public Library, one of our most reliable community partners. She’s mounted her first exhibit and has been working with the Grants Office on an application to the Holyoke Cultural Council. Rachel has been making things happen.”

Rushing becomes only the second director since the gallery opened in 1998, succeeding founding director Amy Johnquest, who retired last spring.

“I’m really excited,” Rushing said. “Gallery work and working with artists is something I’ve always been really passionate about. I think galleries on college campuses are really important ways to connect students with the bigger art world.”

Her first show as Taber director was an exhibition of photographs by John Leni Marcy titled “The City on Paper: Representations of HolyoRícan Life,” which was curated and captioned by HCC students enrolled in Latinx Studies classes.

“I was thrilled to bring this project to HCC as my first exhibition as the Taber Art Gallery director,” Rushing said. “It combines many of my goals as gallery director, particularly cross-departmental collaboration, community connection, and inclusion through multilingual content. I’m looking forward to the Taber becoming an active space for students and the broader Pioneer Valley community through contemporary art and programming that expands the imagination and invites connection and creative exchange.”

The Taber Art Gallery, located off the lobby of the HCC Library on the second floor of the HCC Donahue Building, is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., during regular school sessions.

MCLA to Present Information Session for Graduate Programs in Pittsfield on Nov. 9

By BusinessWest Staff October 23, 2023

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NORTH ADAMS — MCLA will host information sessions for two graduate programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Education (MEd) — as well as the Leadership Academy on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) in Pittsfield. A virtual session will follow on Tuesday, December 5 at noon.

Potential students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, students, and staff to learn more about how to continue education in three of MCLA’s innovative programs that are designed to support rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond.

The MBA program offers a broad-based, multidisciplinary education that combines the strengths of MCLA business faculty with those of practicing managers actively involved in day-to-day decision making in the field. It is a part-time, 30 credit program designed for working professionals and in partnership with the BIC.

The MEd Program offers a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in their school communities. Programs include MEd with initial licensure, professional teacher licensure with MEd, MEd with individualized plan of study non-licensure, and accelerated +1 bachelor’s degree with MEd.

MCLA Leadership Academy prepares candidates to serve as effective leaders of educational institutions and active citizens in their communities. To register for the information session, call the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at (413) 662-5575.

Happier Valley Comedy Awards ‘Free Happiness’ to Two Local Nonprofits

By BusinessWest Staff October 23, 2023

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HADLEY — The Happier Valley Comedy board of directors announced their selection of two Western Mass. nonprofits as the fall 2023 recipients of its Free Happiness Program: Community Health Center of Franklin County (CHCFC) and Transhealth.

The Free Happiness Program offers a free Happier Valley Comedy private event, such as a professional-development event or private improv show, to local nonprofit organizations that benefit underrepresented, underserved, and/or BIPOC individuals and communities.

Community Health Center of Franklin County is a nonprofit agency operating medical clinics in Greenfield and Orange to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. It will use its award to bring a professional-development event called “An Improviser’s Guide to Building Resilience & Connection” to its fall retreat.

Transhealth is a trans-led Northampton medical center that provides affirming and empowering healthcare services to transgender and gender-diverse individuals and their families. It will use its award to help support the staff’s continued work in healthcare, advocacy, and education in the local trans community.

The Free Happiness Program is just one of several ways Happier Valley Comedy fulfills its mission to bring more laughter, joy, and ease to Western Mass. by providing financial assistance and increased access to its programming.

“Laughter has always been free, but there is often a cost to accessing the arts,” Program Manager Maddy Benjamin said. “We know that fulfilling our mission means removing financial barriers to improv whenever we can.”

Happier Valley Comedy’s equity pricing offers BIPOC students the opportunity to take any class for free or at half-price as reimbursement for the additional emotional labor of navigating the currently predominantly white community. Additionally, any student can get financial support through the Fun Fund, an exclusively community-funded school scholarship program. Happier Valley Comedy also facilitates access to its main-stage performances for EBT or WIC card holders, who can receive free tickets to Saturday shows through the Card to Culture program.

Applications for the Free Happiness Program are accepted on a rolling basis and awarded twice a year. Any organization who would like to be considered for future awards must be a registered 501(c)(3) and can apply at www.happiervalley.com/free-happiness. The next round of awards will be presented in the spring of 2024.

BusinessTalk with Jody Hagemann, senior director of Sales Engineering for Comcast Business

By BusinessWest Staff October 23, 2023

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest 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 184: October 23, 2023

Joe talks with Jody Hagemann, senior director of Sales Engineering for Comcast Business

Everyone has heard of cybersecurity, but not every business knows exactly what it takes to keep them protected. The most effective defenses not only incorporate the latest technology, but emphasize employee education, training, and plain old common sense to reduce the chances of human error — which is a factor in far too many breaches. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Jody Hagemann, senior director of Sales Engineering for Comcast Business, talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about the multi-pronged strategy Comcast relates to its clients, why more companies are taking data threats seriously — and why they should. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Tech Foundry, HCC to Celebrate Grand Opening of Tech Hub on Oct. 25

By BusinessWest Staff October 20, 2023

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HOLYOKE — Tech Foundry, a regional leader in IT workforce development and training, in partnership with Holyoke Community College (HCC), will celebrate the grand opening of Tech Foundry’s new Tech Hub on Wednesday, Oct. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. on the first floor of HCC’s Picknelly Adult and Family Education Center, located at 206 Maple St., Holyoke.

The following day, Thursday, Oct. 26, Tech Hub will officially open to the general public, offering free services and classes that include digital skills training workshops, walk-in IT support and troubleshooting, internet-connectivity consultations, and computer distribution (free in limited quantities).

Tech Hub, a program of the Springfield-based nonprofit Tech Foundry, was started in 2023 as part of a statewide initiative of the Western Massachusetts Alliance for Digital Equity, which received a $5.1 million grant earlier this year from the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. Along with HCC, other key partners and supporters of the Tech Hub project include the Accelerate the Future Foundation, Comcast, Google, Bulkley Richardson, and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute.

“Tech Hub’s mission is to empower Massachusetts residents through access to the skills and technology needed to thrive in the digital world,” said Michelle Wilson, deputy director of Tech Foundry.

The Oct. 25 celebration will include a tour of the Tech Hub facility, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and remarks from attendees, including Tech Foundry CEO Tricia Canavan; HCC President George Timmons; Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia; state Rep. Pat Duffy; Frank Robinson, vice president for Community Relations and Public Health at BayState Health and chair of the Western Massachusetts Alliance for Digital Equity; and Dan Glanville, vice president of Government Affairs and Community Impact for Comcast’s Western New England Region.

“We understand the important role that the Internet plays in helping build a future of unlimited possibilities for everyone in the community,” Glanville said. “We are proud to partner with organizations like Tech Foundry that are making it easier for people across Western Massachusetts to adopt the internet and succeed in an increasingly digital world.”

Starting Oct. 26, Tech Hub will be open noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with classes held from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. On Mondays and Fridays, Tech Hub Manager Shannon Mumblo and Tech Hub fellows will take their IT services into the community around Western Mass.

“We’re starting by doing outreach in Springfield and Holyoke, and we have also been making partnerships with different organizations in Amherst and South Hadley,” Mumblo said. “We will take our workshops on the road and go to the places and spaces where they are needed.”

To learn more, sign up for classes, and access Tech Hub help-desk support, visit techhubmass.net.

Springfield Boys & Girls Club Receives $10,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

By BusinessWest Staff October 20, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Boys & Girls Club (SBGS) received a $10,000 charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation, which will support the club’s Brain Gain program, an after-school program designed to bolster appropriate grade-level reading skills for the inner city, at-risk children, and youth served by the club.

“The Boys & Girls Club is pleased to see KeyBank’s strong commitment to the education of children,” Executive Director Vinnie Borello said. “This gift from Keybank Foundation is a much-needed investment to our community as we strive to help our kids expand their reading skills in a fun learning environment. We appreciate KeyBank’s support.”

The vast majority of children served by the Springfield Boys & Girls Club are from low-income families, with 65% of them raised in homes where English is a second language, putting them at a disadvantage in terms of reading, retention, and school learning. In addition, many of the students are still recovering from learning loss sustained during the remote learning environment of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Brain Gain program is designed to build reading comprehension and retention skills so that participants are reading at grade level at minimum. SBGS utilizes specific software programs to support the curriculum and provides Chromebook computers and internet access to children who may otherwise have no access to technology and these learning tools.

“At KeyBank, we believe in supporting organizations and programs that help students be successful in school, get good grades, and eventually graduate and have access to college and career-building opportunities,” said Analisha Michanczyk, KeyBank’s Corporate Responsibility officer. “The Boys and Girls Club’s Brain Gain program is an effective way to help kids build literacy skills and perform better in school, and we are proud to support their efforts.”

Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Holds Steady in September

By BusinessWest Staff October 20, 2023

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BOSTON — The state’s September total unemployment rate was 2.6%, unchanged from the revised August estimate of 2.6%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts lost 2,800 jobs in September. This follows August’s revised gain of 12,800 jobs. The largest over-the-month private-sector job gains were in education and health services; professional, scientific, and business services; and trade, transportation, and utilities. Employment now stands at 3,783,300. Massachusetts gained 721,700 jobs since the employment low in April 2020.

From September 2022 to September 2023, BLS estimates Massachusetts gained 91,900 jobs. The largest over-the-year gains occurred in education and health services; leisure and hospitality; and professional, scientific, and business services.

The state’s September unemployment rate of 2.6% was 1.2% lower than the national rate of 3.8% reported by BLS.

The labor force declined by an estimated 1,200 from the revised estimate of 3,717,400 in August, as 400 more residents were employed and 1,600 fewer residents were unemployed over-the-month. Over-the-year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was down by 1.1%.

The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — dropped 0.1 percentage point to 64.4% over-the-month. Compared to September 2022, the labor-force participation rate was down 0.4%.

STCC Aims to Expand Higher-education Access Through Early-college Efforts

By BusinessWest Staff October 20, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — In her new role as director of Early College Initiatives, Melanie Laurin is focused on a top priority at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC): to increase access to an education.

Laurin, who started in the position in July, is responsible for developing dual-enrollment and early-college partnerships with Springfield-area high schools and school districts.

“At STCC, we offer the most affordable form of higher education,” Laurin said. “I’m proud that we have programs for students to be able to take a college class and not be burdened with loans and/or face financial barriers. Access to higher education is critically important.”

Matt Gravel, dean of Academic Initiatives, said Laurin brings energy and experience in higher education to her new role at STCC. “The work Melanie is doing is strongly tied to the college’s strategic plan over the next five years. I’m delighted that she’s part of our team.”

Christopher Thuot, vice president of Academic Affairs at STCC, added that “Melanie is in a vital role at STCC. She is working with our partners in the community to help STCC achieve its number-one goal of increasing access, educational attainment, and economic mobility in the region.”

Laurin is no stranger to STCC and higher ed, having worked in the Admissions department at STCC between 2017 and 2021. In that position, she oversaw international admissions and did communications and outreach. She also ran College Now!, a dual-enrollment program that allows students attending Springfield public and charter schools to enroll in one tuition-free, credit-bearing course at STCC in each semester of their junior and senior years of high school.

“I was really excited to see that this job became available,” Laurin said. “It was hard for me to let go of the College Now! program when I left. I was so excited to come back and do this work.”

Serving as a liaison between local high schools and STCC, Laurin will make sure the college develops new pathways and cohorts of students to increase accessibility. She will offer support for STCC faculty who are teaching the early-college students.

Separate from the dual enrollment program, STCC offers Early College Career Pathway programs. Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 at Springfield’s High School of Commerce or the Commerce family of schools can launch their college careers at STCC in six different pathways to a certificate or associate degree. They include cybersecurity, healthcare and social assistance, business administration, education, criminal justice, and technical arts and design. Students at Veritas Preparatory High School may earn up to 60 credits in pathways that include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs, healthcare and social assistance, and business administration.

Having received a new STEM Tech Academy grant from the state, STCC recently launched a Career Connections Academy that includes a partnership with West Springfield High School and Veritas Preparatory Charter School. Wesley Carter, director of the STCC Career Connections Academy, is responsible for the administration of the STEM Tech Academy grant.

The Career Connections Academy focuses on healthcare, social assistance, and business and finance, and combines work-based learning opportunities with early-college coursework to ensure students build a strong foundation to identify career goals and ensure they are prepared to pursue those goals at the college level.

“For some students, these programs are the first touchpoint with college,” Laurin said. “I love that I can help bring awareness to these access points. It’s exciting for me to be able to guide them toward their goals.”

Laurin, who has been working in higher education for about 10 years, holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from Northeastern University. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Assumption University.

“I’m passionate about higher education,” she said. “I have worked in different areas, but it’s always been with a focus on student support. I’m thrilled to be back at STCC and putting my skills and experience to expand upon what we have developed. I look forward to creating new partnerships and pathways for students so they can have access to higher ed.”

The Great Halloween Drive-Thru Returns to Suffield

By Joseph Bednar October 19, 2023

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SUFFIELD, Conn. — Campiti Ventures is bringing the Halloween spirit back to Suffield, Conn. with the Great Halloween Drive-Thru. A kid-friendly, family experience full of holograms, projection technology, and spooky scenes, the drive-thru event will be held Oct. 19-22 and 26-29 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Sunrise Park in Suffield. Tickets are $30 per car (cash only), paid at the entrance. The Great Halloween Drive-Thru draws visitors from across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and beyond.

This is the third annual Halloween event at Sunrise Park. The half-mile journey through the park will take families on a spooky, family- and kid-friendly route with no live actors and no jump scares. Visitors will travel in their vehicles and wind through a ‘haunted forest’ filled with friendly ghosts, grinning pumpkins, mischievous witches, and special effects with whimsical creatures that come to life in the dark. With captivating hologram shows, dazzling visuals, and a touch of magic, the Great Halloween Drive-Thru is the perfect way for families to enjoy the spirit of the season in a safe and memorable way.

“We are so thrilled to be welcomed back for another year of spooky fun,” creator Frank Campiti said. “People come from all over Connecticut and Massachusetts to experience this event. Parents and grandparents are always looking for fun things to do with their kids, and this is an experience the whole family can enjoy together. Kids really love the magic of the holograms and projection shows; adults do, too! We have families come back multiple nights, friends looking for something festive and fun to do together, couples on date night — this is the kind of event people of all ages enjoy.”

A portion of each admission will be used to fund the town of Suffield’s 2024 Suffield Summer Fair and Fireworks. The Great Halloween Drive-Thru and Suffield Summer Fair Fireworks are sponsored by Artioli Dodge Chrysler Ram and Amp Electrical Inc.

Campiti Ventures, run by Suffield resident Frank Campiti, is responsible for the highly successful Great Halloween Drive-Thru and Suffield Summer Fair and Fireworks. For more information on the Great Halloween Drive-Thru, visit thegreathalloweendrivethru.com.

Market Mentors Promotes Chelsea Leblanc to Account Director

By Joseph Bednar October 19, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Market Mentors LLC, a fully integrated marketing, advertising, and public-relations agency, announced the promotion of Chelsea LeBlanc, a Baltimore native who now lives in Windsor, Conn. She was promoted to account director in the Client Services department after joining the agency in February as an account executive.

“Chelsea has been a valuable addition to our team and quickly proved herself capable of taking on additional responsibility,” said Michelle Abdow, president and CEO of Market Mentors. “In her expanded role, she will oversee a full roster of clients, leading each account team to develop and implement marketing strategies that deliver results.”

Before joining Market Mentors, LeBlanc served as a channel marketing director at a hospitality and food-services company with a focus on brand activation, process improvement, and project management. In her growing role as account director, she will bring her 15 years of experience and strategic skill set to client planning, agency processes, and more. A graduate of Western New England University with a degree in marketing communications/advertising, LeBlanc is a Smartsheet product certified user, Project Management Institute member, and project management professional candidate.

“Chelsea has seamlessly adapted skills from her past roles and proven her ability to manage complex client projects and really understand the ‘why’ before digging into campaigns,” said Ashley LaRocque, director of Client Services at Market Mentors. “We are thrilled to add her insight to some of our larger retainer clients and new clients alike.”

Market Mentors continues to expand and currently has career opportunities for a senior account executive, media director, public relations specialist, and business development sales representative.

Longtime Listener Bequeaths $3 Million to New England Public Media

By Joseph Bednar October 19, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The late Walter Wolnik of Amherst has bequeathed New England Public Media $3 million, the largest gift in NEPM’s history. The transformational gift will support NEPM’s ongoing commitment to presenting classical music on the radio in Western Mass., with a specific focus on access to classical music overnight.

“We are honored by the trust that Walter Wolnik has placed in us with this wonderful gift,” said Matt Abramovitz, president of NEPM. “A gift of this magnitude not only has a significant impact on our organization for many years to come, but truly benefits the entire classical community.”

Wolnik passed away on Sept. 20, 2022 at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Indian Orchard, where he attended a local high school before graduating from Harvard University in 1969. Wolnik then studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a systems programming consultant for labs at several hospitals in the Boston area and spent a significant portion of time researching and managing his investments. He lived in Newton before moving to Amherst in 2000, where he was active in local politics and enjoyed gardening.

He was a longtime listener to NEPM and was especially fond of classical music in the overnight hours. Wolnik never married, but had a strong bond with his nieces, Susan Jongeneel and Cindy Peters, throughout his life.

“He was very smart, he was shy, and he moved carefully around people, but this did not prevent him from being involved in his community,” Jongeneel said. “He was a very good and decent person.”

Added Patrick Carpenter, senior director of Development for NEPM, “to know Mr. Wolnik believed deeply enough in NEPM, our mission, and our people to invest in the organization in the way he did is truly inspiring. We are honored to be a part of his legacy, and we look forward to stewarding the funds and intentions he entrusted to us at the very highest level possible.”

Tickets Available for Women of Impact Event

By Joseph Bednar October 19, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest will honor its sixth annual Women of Impact at Sheraton Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 7. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/womenofimpact.

The class of 2023, profiled the Oct. 16 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are: Fredrika Ballard, president, Aero Design Aircraft Services and Fly Lugu Flight Training; Carla Cosenzi, president, TommyCar Auto Group; Arlyana Dalce-Bowie, CEO, Moms in Power; Sandra Doran, president, Bay Path University; Dr. Khama Ennis, founder, Faces of Medicine and Intentional Health, LLC; Dawn Forbes DiStefano, president and CEO, Square One; Amy Jamrog, CEO, the Jamrog Group; Michelle Theroux, CEO, Berkshire Hills Music Academy; and Lisa Zarcone, author, speaker, and child and mental-health advocate.

The event is sponsored by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors) and Comcast Business (partner sponsor).

HCC Criminal Justice Professor Honored with Inspiration Award

By BusinessWest Staff October 18, 2023

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) Criminal Justice Professor Nicole Hendricks was honored on Oct. 6 with an Inspiration Award from the African American Female Professor Award Assoc. (AAFPAA).

Each year, the association celebrates a handful of Black female professors at its annual awards banquet, which this year was held at the Griswold Theater on the campus of American International College in Springfield. Hendricks, a 17-year faculty member at HCC, was one of four Black female professors recognized.

“It was a great honor to receive this award,” Hendricks said. “The ceremony itself was a great celebration of the incredible women who are working in education and a wonderful moment to bring attention to the fact that so few college faculty are Black women — less than 2%.”

That statistic was also emphasized by Traci Talbert, AAFPAA’s president and founder, who said professors like Hendricks are making strides to improve diversity and inclusion at their own institutions.

“Just their presence alone helps to engage with the students and help them identify and relate,” Talbert said. “They are also working in affinity groups and doing other things on college campuses as well as in the community to ensure that these experiences continue to enhance and build equity.”

Hendricks has served as chair of the Criminal Justice Department at HCC and teaches a variety of courses in that area, including criminology and women’s studies. She also teaches interdisciplinary courses as part of HCC’s Learning Communities program. For example, in “Reimagining Incarceration,” she and her teaching partner, Economics Professor Mary Orisich, explore mass incarceration through the lens of feminist social-justice theory, gender and sexuality studies, critical race theory, and political economy.

Hendricks’ efforts to reimagine incarceration extend well beyond the classroom. Together, she and Orisich founded Western Mass CORE (Community, Opportunity, Resources, Education), a prison-education program based at HCC that seeks to facilitate pathways to college for people impacted by the criminal legal system.

“Her strong commitment to education as a vehicle for social justice and societal change is evident in her work inside and outside the classroom,” said Kim Hicks, HCC’s dean of Arts and Humanities, who introduced Hendricks at the banquet and nominated her for the award.

In accepting the Inspiration Award, Hendricks said she also accepts the responsibility that goes along with it. “It signifies, to me, a dedication to continuing to live my purpose, fostering a political consciousness that places equity and racial justice at the center, and does so in community with others.”

The Care Center Launches Search for New Executive Director

By BusinessWest Staff October 18, 2023

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HOLYOKE — After 25 years at the helm, Anne Teschner will step down as executive director of the Care Center. She will continue in that role to support succession planning with the Care Center’s board of directors to ensure a smooth transition to new leadership.

The Care Center helps young mothers and low-income women resume their education wherever they left off, from HiSET preparation to an onsite college. Designed for busy mothers living in poverty, the Care Center offers childcare, transportation, counseling, food, and healthcare so that women can concentrate on their studies.

During her tenure, Teschner has been instrumental in steering the Care Center through pivotal changes, establishing the organization as a leader in the realm of women’s education and empowerment.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to express my gratitude for Anne’s many contributions to the Care Center and to our community. She has led the organization with passion and a deep commitment to its mission and the women we serve,” said Sylvia Galván, board chair. “For 25 years, Anne and the Care Center staff have created an environment where women can succeed by identifying obstacles and creating solutions.

Under Teschner’s leadership, the Care Center has launched visionary initiatives, such as the Bard Microcollege Holyoke and the Moving Women Forward Endowment campaign. Each year, approximately 200 young mothers and other low-income women benefit from the holistic support provided by the Care Center, based at 247 Cabot St. in Holyoke.

“When it became clear that a college degree was needed to move families out of poverty, the Care Center developed an award-winning college-preparatory approach that integrates athletics, art, and poetry into a GED curriculum,” Galván said. “When we realized our students needed more support at the college level, the Care Center launched Bard Microcollege Holyoke, the nation’s first college for young mothers and low-income women. To permanently sustain this powerful work, the Care Center launched the Moving Women Forward Endowment campaign.”

The Care Center has received recognition, including the Presidential Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award and the Commonwealth Award, the highest awards given at the national and state levels, respectively, to organizations of this kind.

The process of identifying the next executive director to build upon this foundation is underway. Spearheaded by Galván and supported by Koya Partners, the national search aims to bring forth a leader who will continue to further the center’s mission and legacy of impact.

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Supports Trauma and Relief Needs in Israel

By BusinessWest Staff October 18, 2023

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PITTSFIELD — Jewish Federation of the Berkshires announced that its executive board of directors has allocated $50,000 to support emergency needs in Israel during this time of crisis. The allocation will be drawn from federation’s reserve fund and will be distributed to address critical needs as identified by Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and its partners.

The allocation comes in light of a historic $500 million emergency campaign launched by JFNA to support critical needs in the region.

The Jewish Federation of the Berkshires is accepting donations from the broader community and has already raised more than $101,000 within the Berkshire community.

JFNA recently distributed the first $10 million in aid to 20 organizations providing emergency relief and support in Israel, including the Jewish Agency for Israel, JDC, World ORT, Israel Trauma Coalition, United Hatzalah, Magen David Adom, ZAKA, Barzilai Medical Center, and the Soroka Medical Center.

Difference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 8

By BusinessWest Staff October 18, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 16th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2024 must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.

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

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

Congressman Neal Announces $2 Million Earmark for Girls Inc. of the Valley

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2023

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HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Girls Inc. of the Valley Executive Director Suzanne Parker to announce a $2 million earmark to support the renovation of the Girls Inc. of the Valley headquarters and program center.

The allocation was made possible through congressionally directed spending from the Department of Education. Neal included funding for this project in the FY 2023 spending bill that was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022.

“Congress has the fundamental responsibility to oversee the expenditure of the public purse, with earmarking serving as a check on the nation’s spending to ensure regional equity. These funds are highly competitive, and the proposal by Girls Inc. illustrated a worthwhile investment that will help them continue their mission of serving our region’s youth,” Neal said. “Girls Inc. has a rich history of serving the Western Massachusetts community, with roots going back to the Girls Club of Holyoke in 1981. Supporting an organization that inspires our children and provides them with the opportunity to achieve their full potential is certainly an investment that will be of great benefit to the Pioneer Valley.”

With this funding, Girls Inc. of the Valley will be able to complete the $7 million renovation of its 16,000-square-foot facility at 480 Hampden St. in Holyoke. Their new location will serve as their permanent headquarters and program center where it will serve more than 1,000 girls from underserved communities. Students in the organization range from ages 5 to 18 and participate in programs offered year-round to help them make better decisions about their health and lifestyles, set and achieve higher academic goals, and put themselves on track to lead independent, successful lives.

“The federal funding that Congressman Neal secured for our program center renovation will allow Girls Inc. of the Valley to complete our work on a beautiful, educational space that the youth of the Valley deserve, even amidst rising construction costs and supply-chain disruptions,” Parker said. “Thanks to the Congressman’s support, participants will have increased access to the resources they need to grow up healthy, educated, and independent.”

bankESB Supports Local Food Pantries with Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2023

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EASTHAMPTON — Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB, is kicking off the bank’s 2023 Neighbors Helping Neighbors fundraising drive to help support local food pantries.

This marks the third year of the bank’s annual appeal, which invites bank customers, employees, and community members to donate money between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30 to help fight food insecurity. All donations up to $2,500 per customer will be matched dollar for dollar by bankESB, and the total raised will be divided among participating food pantries across Western Mass. in communities the bank serves. In 2022, through contributions and matching donations, the campaign raised $35,000, and since inception, the bank has donated $74,000.

Donations of any amount are encouraged. As an added incentive to give, the bank offers those who donate the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $25 gift card, which will be awarded at each of its 11 locations.

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors shows how communities can come together to help others in need,” Sosik said. “We thank everyone who selflessly gives each year.”

Those who wish to participate have until Nov. 30 to make their donations. Checks should be made payable to “bankESB Neighbors” and can be dropped off at any bankESB branch or mailed to Margaret Prendergast, bankESB, 36 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027.

A total of 14 food pantries will be supported this year, including the Best Life Food Ministry, Agawam; BUCC Helping Hands Cupboard Food Pantry, Belchertown; the Chicopee Cupboard; Easthampton Community Center Food Pantry; Easthampton Congregational Church Food Cupboard & Oasis Kitchen; the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Hatfield; the Hadley Food Pantry; Hilltown Food Pantry, Goshen; Margaret’s Pantry, Holyoke; Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc., South Hadley; Northampton Survival Center; Not Bread Alone, Amherst; Southampton Community Cupboard; and Westfield Food Pantry.

Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations in Support of Unify Against Bullying

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of October, Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at all its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit Unify Against Bullying. The Springfield-based nonprofit organization seeks to bring an end to bullying through the celebration of diversity, and it provides grants to those who are in the best position to make a difference: children, parents, teachers, and administrators.

“Unify Against Bullying says, ‘when we stand together, we stand as one,’” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “That’s exactly what we’re doing as we support this incredible organization through our Month of Giving campaign this October. There’s no place for bullying in our community. Let’s work together to put an end to it.”

Unify Against Bullying works to provide grant funding for schools and other programs where individuals are on the frontlines of bullying and potential bullying every day. By providing added resources, the organization aims to promote awareness and acceptance and show children that the days of ignoring or tolerating bullying are over.

“Not only is this a cause we are proud to support, but our West Springfield branch officer, Debra Mainolfi, is a member of the board of directors for Unify Against Bullying,” Welch noted. “We are proud that so many of our employees are involved in organizations working to better our communities, and we’re honored to support them in any way we can.”

Supreme Court Expert Amanda Tyler to Give Lecture at MCLA on Oct. 26

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2023

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NORTH ADAMS — Supreme Court expert and scholar Amanda Tyler will present the 2023 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in MCLA’s Church Street Center Auditorium.

Tyler is the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She is the author of several books, including Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life’s Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union, with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Tyler has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, and C-SPAN, among others, and spoken at venues around the world.

In her lecture, “Supreme Court Round Up,” Tyler will give audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the history and procedures of the nation’s highest court, exploring notable decisions and the quirks and personalities of current and prior courts.

This event is free and open to the public. Call (413) 662-5224 for more information or Zoom details. A student and faculty question-and-answer session will occur prior to the lecture at 4:15 p.m. in the Freel Library.

In 2008, MCLA announced the establishment of the Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture series, making public-policy forums an ongoing part of the college’s long-term speaker offerings, in complement to MCLA’s major in political science and public policy. The series is made possible through the generosity of the Ruth E. Proud Charitable Trust.

Chamber of Greater Easthampton to Present Professional-development Conference

By BusinessWest Staff October 16, 2023

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EASTHAMPTON — “The Future of Work/Humanification in the Age of AI” will be the topic of the Chamber of Greater Easthampton’s ignite 2023 professional-development conference on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 15-16 at Abandoned Building Brewery, 142 Pleasant St., Easthampton.

The two-day conference is designed to empower leaders, business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, employers, and employees with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of work. The conference will emphasis the latest trends and best practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and explore the intersection of AI and the human workforce.

“Technology is continuing to redefine the workplace,” said Moe Belliveau, the chamber’s executive director, “so it is important for the business community to explore how we can collaborate with technology while not losing the core value of humanity in the workplace.”

Over the course of the two days, ignite 2023 attendees will better understand how AI is reshaping industries; discover ways to utilize AI integration to propel sales; learn new approaches to boosting employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention using AI; explore cutting-edge communications tools, techniques, and insights into customer behavior; and identify actionable strategies and tactics for implementation.

“The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of AI,” Belliveau said. “Businesses need to understand how to adopt this new technology to compete in the global economy and how to create a culture where employees not only embrace change, but thrive on it.”

The ignite 2023 conference will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and will include speakers, interactive workshops, group problem-solving activities, and relationship-building opportunities. Keynote speakers include Lynn Turner, business coach, facilitator, people analyst, and head of Core XP Solutions; Tiffany Espinosa, principal of Teal Executives, an executive-coaching and business-strategy consulting group, as well as executive director of the Professional and Graduate Education division at Mount Holyoke College; and Chris Spafford, founder of Frabul LLC and sales infrastructure development expert.

Registration for the ignite 2023 conference costs $179 for chamber members and $199 for non-member, and includes all conference materials as well as lunch both days. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline for registration is Wednesday, Nov. 8. For more details about the conference and to register, visit www.easthampton.org.

Wilbraham & Monson Academy to Host Women in Business Event

By BusinessWest Staff October 16, 2023

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WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) Center for Entrepreneurship, Economics & Finance (CEEF) will host a Women in Business panel on Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m.

Students and families who are interested in hearing from WMA alumnae about their experiences in the world of business and finance and want to learn more about WMA’s CEEF program are encouraged to attend.

Attendees will hear from Allie Collins-Anderson ’16, Rayna Ferris ’22, and Madaket “Maddie” Stoltz ’23.

Collins-Anderson is a WMA Cora Pease Chandler Award winner (one of the highest awards given to a graduating senior at the academy). She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and music from Wellesley College and is a juris doctor candidate at Suffolk University Law School. She serves as a Client Services associate at Kathleen Collins Wealth Management.

Ferris is a student in the Western New England University 3+3 Law dual-degree program. She was a WMA Pieria Prize winner as a senior and was an active member of the academy’s Finance, Entrepreneurship and Business (FEB) Society. She is currently serving as a bank teller at Luso Credit Union while attending WNEU.

Stoltz is attending Babson College and will declare her major in entrepreneurship. She is a student-athlete, participating in women’s track & field, and is a member of the Babson Blank Scholars Program. While at WMA, she was a Global Scholar, the class of 2023 commencement speaker, and the recipient of WMA’s Stephen D. Luckraft Memorial Award. She was also a member of the all-female team that placed second in the high-school division of the 2023 Massachusetts Personal Finance Challenge

The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Academy’s Mark R. Shenkman Trading Center, located in Mattern Hall on the WMA campus. To learn more and reserve a spot, visit www.wma.us/womeninbiz.

Ronald McDonald House Partners with Gary Rome Hyundai on Trees of Hope Fundraiser

By BusinessWest Staff October 16, 2023

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HOLYOKE — Ronald McDonald House of Springfield announced the third annual Trees of Hope holiday celebration, being held Nov. 4-17 at Gary Rome Hyundai, 150 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke.

Trees of Hope is a festive fundraising event that supports the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield’s mission to provide the critical link between specialized medical treatment and the children who desperately need it. By providing lodging, meals, and daily essentials for families, Ronald McDonald House of Springfield makes it possible for children from around the state, the country, and the globe to access essential medical care.

This year’s event will feature creative holiday trees, dream gifts, and displays donated by local businesses, individuals, and community organizations. There is no entry fee to view the displays. Each display will be raffled off using an online raffle system that allows people to participate both in person and virtually.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Trees of Hope back to the dealership,” dealership owner Gary Rome said. “Now more than ever, Ronald McDonald House of Springfield is a vital resource for families facing a challenging time. It is my hope that our community will join me in ushering in the holidays by supporting them.”

Michelle D’Amore, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, noted that “we are incredibly grateful to partner with Gary Rome and his team at Gary Rome Hyundai to ensure we continue serving every family that walks through our doors. We owe special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Hyundai Motor America, for their continued support of the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield.”

On Thursday, Nov. 9, a Halfway to Hope reception will be held for sponsors, display donors, and friends of Ronald McDonald House. Center Square Grill, Jackalope Restaurant, Pete’s Sweets, LoopHole Brewing, and Horizon Beverage will donate the evening’s refreshments.

Trees of Hope will also include a Paint & Sip fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m., and a craft fair on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., both hosted at Gary Rome Hyundai. The craft fair is open to the public. The Paint & Sip event is by reservation only. To register, contact Cathy Riley of Gary Rome Hyundai at [email protected] or (413) 536-4328, ext. 1062.

To discuss getting involved as a Trees of Hope sponsor or donor, contact Rosemarie Zello at [email protected] or (413) 794-5683.

Friends on a Mission Raises $38,000 for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island

By BusinessWest Staff October 16, 2023

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HOLYOKE — As the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island was presented on Oct. 11 with a donation of $38,000 from Friends on a Mission.

Friends on a Mission was started by three friends — Bob Perry, Jenn Schimmel, and Walt Tomala — who wanted to bring together their networks to support good work done in their community.

Friends on a Mission’s Party for a Purpose fundraising event — a night of cocktails, food, and festivities held at the Delaney House in Holyoke — was attended by more than 130 friends. The total raised was through the generosity of individual attendees as well as major sponsors, including hero sponsors PeoplesBank, Meyers Brothers Kalicka P.C., Walt Tomala, and Bob and Bobbi Perry; and wish sponsors Terri Shaw Barrett, FastenMaster PRO Driven, Financial Development Agency, and Freedom Credit Union. The donation will benefit the Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island mission of granting life-changing wishes for local children with critical illnesses.

This year’s inaugural Party for a Purpose celebrated the four-year anniversary of Schimmel’s stem-cell transplant.

“We were thrilled to do this event and support local wishes,” she said. “With the support of our friends and local relationships, we were able to provide over $38,000 to support wishes in the Western Mass. community. Above all else, we wanted to share our time with our friends and give back to the community we love so much.”

For 40 years, Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island has relied on the support of community partners to deliver hope and joy through wishes granted.

“We talk a lot about the ripple effect of a wish and how so many people’s lives are changed by their involvement with our organization,” said George Deveney, chief Advancement officer for Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “For a group of people to come together to celebrate friendship and raise such an impactful donation is inspiring, and we’re really grateful to Friends on a Mission and their network.”

BusinessTalk with Keith Fairey, president and CEO of Way Finders

By BusinessWest Staff October 16, 2023

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest 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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George O’Brien talks with Keith Fairey, president and CEO of Way Finders

The housing crisis gripping Western Massachusetts and most of the Bay State has deep roots and a broad impact, affecting everything from homelessness in area communities to the region’s ability to effectively compete with other states and regions for talent and jobs. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Keith Fairey, president and CEO of Way Finders, talks with writer George O’Brien about how we got here, how the crisis has impacted area communities, and how the region recovers from decades of underinvestment in new housing in nearly all categories. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Study Finds Thunderbirds Have $126 Million Impact on Local Economy

By BusinessWest Staff October 13, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds released the results of a comprehensive economic-impact study conducted by the UMass Donahue Institute that shows the team’s operations have generated $126 million for the local economy since 2017.

“The Thunderbirds organization is proud of the incredible impact we have had on businesses, employees, and communities throughout the Pioneer Valley,” said Nathan Costa, president of the Springfield Thunderbirds. “Our local ownership group joined forces in 2016 not just to save professional hockey in Springfield, but to ensure our organization became a driving force for the region’s civic and economic life. Since that time, we have enjoyed success both on and off the ice: record attendance, a Calder Cup Final appearance, memorable celebrity appearances, community events, and even the AHL All-Star Game. This report by the UMass Donahue Institute utilizes economic data to quantify this impact and bring the T-Birds success story to life.”

The study included an analysis of team operations data, MassMutual Center concessions figures, a survey of more than 2,000 T-Birds patrons, and interviews with local business owners and other local stakeholders. Among its most critical findings, the study shows that the T-Birds created $76 million in cumulative personal income throughout the region and contributed $10 million to state and local taxes.

“As the Thunderbirds’ presenting sponsor, and as the manager of the MassMutual Center, we witness firsthand the impact the team has on our local economy,” MGM Springfield President Chris Kelley said. “For over 30 nights each season, the T-Birds draw thousands of hockey fans to downtown Springfield, filling the bars and restaurants along Main Street and MGM. The success of the Thunderbirds — both on and off the ice — is a story that should be celebrated. In just seven years, we have gone from nearly losing professional hockey to having one of the AHL’s most admired franchises.”

The study paints a picture of a franchise whose on- and off-ice success is having a ripple effect far beyond the MassMutual Center. The impact on downtown Springfield businesses is especially profound. Seventy-eight percent of T-Birds fans spend money on something other than hockey when they go to a game, including 68% who are patronizing a bar, restaurant, or MGM Springfield. The study also found that median spending by fans outside the arena is $40 per person on game nights and that every dollar of T-Birds’ revenue is estimated to yield $4.09 of additional economic activity in the Pioneer Valley.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno noted that downtown establishments like Red Rose, White Lion, and Theodores’ are packed before and after games. “The foot traffic is tremendous when they’re in town.”

The T-Birds’ economic impact also translates into jobs throughout the region. Since the team’s inaugural season, it has doubled the number of jobs created from 112 in 2017 to 236 in 2023. The study estimates that income per job created by the T-Birds is approximately $76,000 for the Pioneer Valley and that each job at the Thunderbirds creates or supports 3.28 other jobs elsewhere in the Pioneer Valley.

In addition to supporting local businesses, the Thunderbirds have been dedicated to making a difference in the community. In 2018, the team established the T-Birds Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, to support local initiatives in the areas of health and wellness, youth enrichment, and civil service. To date, the foundation has made more than $300,000 in contributions to organizations and charitable events throughout the Pioneer Valley. Team players, personnel, and mascot Boomer have also been at the forefront of this community-first ideology, combining for more than 1,500 appearances since 2016, including more than 350 during the 2022-23 season alone.
“Their involvement in the community is at many different levels,” said Michelle Grout, executive director of the Springfield Business Improvement District. “Every single game night, they’re doing something to support, promote, and contribute to a local nonprofit, business, community effort. They are contributing partners on every level; it’s just not one note.”

In addition to measuring the team’s impact, the Donahue Institute study also analyzed the T-Birds’ fan demographics. Average attendance has skyrocketed from last in the league under the previous franchise to 6,162 per game last season, a Springfield hockey record. That growth has been mirrored in fan social-media engagement, which includes 32,000 Facebook followers and a reach of 1.1 million, 24,600 Instagram followers and a reach of 600,000, and 15,200 X/Twitter followers and 8 million impressions.

The study found that these fans are coming from all backgrounds and walks of life, with a relatively even split of fans by age and gender. While attendees hail from across the country, the vast majority come from the Pioneer Valley. The study found the top five fan communities to be Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, West Springfield, and Ludlow.

“They’re including the community in their events, and the community has embraced it,” noted Stacey Gravanis, general manager of the Sheraton Springfield. “I don’t recall our AHL teams ever having so many sold-out events.

“It’s more than just hockey,” she added. “It’s been wonderful for the city of Springfield.”

The study also identified the top five reasons these fans come to T-Birds games. Eighty percent of respondents indicated that the number-one reason they come to games is the hockey. This was followed by fans seeking affordable entertainment. Family-friendly activities came in third place, with theme nights and celebrity appearances rounding out the top five.

“They’ve turned hockey into family fun,” said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. “And as a result of that, I think they have gained a number of new fans along the way.”

Funded by Three-year Grant, Springfield Museums Announce Free First Wednesdays

By BusinessWest Staff October 13, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums have been awarded a three-year, $800,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation as part of a new Access for All initiative meant to help increase access to museums across the country.

Thanks to this funding, the Springfield Museums will introduce Free First Wednesdays beginning in January 2024. All visitors will receive free admission on the first Wednesday of every month for the next three years.

The Springfield Museums are one of just 64 museums in 36 states — and one of only seven in New England — to be awarded one of these prestigious grants. There are 33,000 museums in the U.S., according to the American Alliance of Museums.

“The remarkable and unprecedented $800,000 grant from this private foundation will enable our museums to realize our vision to be an accessible and intergenerational center of community learning and creativity,” said Kay Simpson, president and CEO of the Springfield Museums. “Our museums are committed to making art accessible through innovative interpretation and exciting and experiential exhibitions. This historic funding will help us be museums where everyone feels welcome.”

Based in Bentonville, Ark., the Art Bridges Foundation is a national arts nonprofit founded by philanthropist Alice Walton. With its $40 million investment in the Access for All initiative, the foundation hopes to eliminate barriers and encourage more people to visit and engage in more museums across the country.

“We are thrilled to launch Access for All, a historic partnership with cultural institutions across the country to make it easier for people in every U.S. region to see and experience art,” Walton said. “In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are confident Access for All will not only help to rebuild museum attendance, but also bring more people than ever into museum galleries and reshape the arts world as one that is open to all.”

With many museums struggling to reach their pre-pandemic attendance, the new initiative aims to restore pre-pandemic levels and open opportunities for all people to enjoy American art by reducing barriers to access and strengthening community relationships.

Attendance at the Springfield Museums has been rising steadily over the past two years, and especially in 2023. From July through September of this year, attendance is just 4% below the same period in 2018.

“Our ever-increasing attendance numbers reflect our pledge to be visitor-centric and our institutional values to be museums without walls, where people come to engage, connect, and be inspired,” Simpson said. “Art Bridges funding will support and elevate this all-important work in ways never before possible.”

AIC Launches Online Graduate Forensic Psychology Program

By BusinessWest Staff October 13, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has introduced an online master of science in forensic psychology program. This new offering, complementing the college’s established in-person program, is tailored for those with a bachelor’s degree interested in psychology, criminal minds and behavior, and the workings of the criminal-justice system. Applications are now being accepted for the inaugural program for the spring 2024 semester, set to begin in January.

According to Susanne Swanker, dean of AIC’s School of Business, Arts, and Sciences, the program is designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s students. “We are excited to offer this program in an online, asynchronous modality. This move reflects AIC’s commitment to adapting to the changing educational landscape, allowing us to reach a broader audience of aspiring forensic psychologists, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this critical field.”

Director of Graduate Psychology Lina Racicot, distinguishes AIC’s online forensic psychology program as a unique opportunity to study the psychopathology of criminal minds and behavior, from serial killers to individuals with co-morbid mental-health and addiction issues.

She added that students will delve into various subjects, including policing, evidence practices, victimization, risk assessment, and other specialized topics. “This program presents an exciting prospect for those aspiring to work as case managers, victim advocates, court and corrections personnel, or pursue doctoral programs with a forensic specialization to become psychologists.”

After earning their degree, many forensic psychology students embark on careers in public and private settings, including prisons, youth facilities, social services, and mental-health agencies. Some even explore careers as forensic researchers or positions with federal and state agencies.

To assist students in building the necessary technical and learning skills, AIC offers a free orientation course for online learners. Click here to learn more about the program.

MicroTek Receives Disability Employment Awareness Award

By BusinessWest Staff October 13, 2023

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CHICOPEE — MicroTek Inc., a not-for-profit manufacturer of custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies, received the inaugural National Disabilities Awareness Month award for small to medium-sized Massachusetts companies, presented at the Massachusetts State House.

MicroTek, founded in 1983, was established to provide employment opportunities and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. MicroTek is led by an all-women volunteer board of directors. Inclusivity and diversity efforts are administrated under the guidance of Executive Vice President Erin Weinman.

“This award highlights that businesses are successful and benefit when we invest in creating a more inclusive workforce,” Weinman said. “We hope that this award and the commission’s celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month shines a light on a valuable pool of potential employees who are ready and motivated to put their talents to work.”

Also speaking at the award ceremony were MicroTek employees Jared Baillargeon and Michael Green, both assemblers at the Chicopee manufacturing facility.

“It makes me feel good that we are recognized as an employer that hires people with disabilities,” Baillargeon said. “It’s been 15 years since I started working at MicroTek, and I like the people and the safe facility.”

Added Green “MicroTek is not just a job. I’ve always felt a family atmosphere since day one. I consider all of us family. Some of us have more disability than others, but we all get treated the same.”

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh presented the keynote and spoke about the state’s support for employing people with disabilities.

“When we prioritize hiring people with disabilities, everyone wins. We can address the ongoing workforce crisis, foster independence, and become a stronger workforce with a better understanding of the lived experience of people with disabilities,” Walsh said. “We need to take this opportunity to break down stigma and become more inclusive. I’m grateful to the commission for their efforts, as well as to our own staff at the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and other agencies who provide opportunities for people every day to find paths to employment for people with disabilities across the state.”

GCC Grant Aims to Drive Equitable Clean-energy Workforce Development

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Greenfield Community College (GCC) will develop a new HVAC training program that’s focused on improving equity in the green workforce thanks to a grant from the Healey-Driscoll administration.

GCC’s Workforce Development division is developing the HVAC training program with funding from an $18 million grant designed to drive equitable clean-energy workforce development. The awards are being provided by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), a state agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean-energy sector to meet the Commonwealth’s clean-energy, climate, and economic-development goals.

“We’re thrilled to partner with MassCEC to bring this high-demand workforce-training program to Greenfield,” said Kristin Cole, vice president of Workforce Development at GCC. “This grant award, rooted in equity, will allow GCC to train unemployed and underemployed individuals for a family-sustaining career in a growing industry. HVAC technicians will become increasingly more in-demand over the next few years to help meet the state’s climate targets for 2030 and 2050.”

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“Clean-energy jobs are good for the environment and good for family incomes. This is a win-win situation for GCC and our region.”

GCC is receiving $1.1 million to develop and deliver a HVAC training program that includes paid on-the-job training with employers. Trainees will be provided technical skills and career-readiness training, as well as professional certifications, comprehensive student support, and a two-month paid internship.

These efforts aim to provide career-ready individuals for an industry that will need to increase the number of professionals by 17% between now and 2030, according to a recently released needs assessment for the Massachusetts clean-energy workforce.

“Clean-energy jobs are good for the environment and good for family incomes. This is a win-win situation for GCC and our region,” GCC President Michelle Schutt said.

The college and its partners at MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center will specifically focus recruitment efforts on historically underrepresented individuals.

“Building and expanding our workforce is a foundational element of the clean-energy transition,” MassCEC CEO Jennifer Daloisio said. “The evolution of MassCEC’s programming in workforce development shows our commitment to inclusive and intentional growth that delivers good-paying jobs to families and clean energy to residents across the Commonwealth. We are grateful for the Healey-Driscoll administration’s continued support, and we look forward to seeing these organizations carry out their promising work.”

Sue Surner, CEO of Surner Heating Co. and a GCC employer partner, added that “this program will be a critical resource to prepare students for an excellent career path in the HVAC industry. We are excited to not only support GCC’s efforts to design a valuable training program with industry-recognized credentials as outcomes, but also to partner with GCC to provide paid internships to the participants coming out of this extensive training program.

“This grant will allow GCC to add 45 newly qualified individuals to our regional HVAC workforce pipeline,” she added, “and with the work ahead of us to move residents across the state off of fossil fuels and into cleaner energy, this couldn’t come at a better time.”

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George O’Brien talks with Keith Fairey, president and CEO of Way Finders

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