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Incorporations

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

BRIMFIELD

Szymura Lawn and Landscape Inc., 148 Warren Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Jakub Szymura, same. Landscaping business.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Squire Farm Inc., 583 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Joshua Bailey, same. Christmas-tree farm.

LEE

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Massachusetts 9 VFW District Inc., 715 Devon Road, Lee, MA 01238. Joseph Zustra, 90 Park St., Adams, MA 01220. Nonprofit organization established for fraternal, historical, charitable, and educational activities.

PITTSFIELD

Arix Bioscience Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Robert Lyne, 82 Nassau St., New York, NY 10038. Venture capitalist that invests money into medical research.

Life Enrichment Trust Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rick Senft, 163 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086. Special-needs trust services.

Tevel Aerobotics USA Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Yaniv Maor, same. Artificial intelligence.

SPRINGFIELD

Peacock Restaurant Inc., 338 Cooley St., Springfield, MA 01128. Mei Feng Pan, same. Restaurant.

Ricky’s Helping Hands for Veterans Inc., 925 South Branch Parkway, Springfield, MA 01118. Ricky Sweeney, same. Provides an avenue for veterans to get the help they are missing.

Rumspringa Books Inc., 39 Cedar St., Springfield, MA 01105. Brett Albert, same. Independent bookstore.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Dynamic Construction Corp., 24 East School St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Aleksey Bardakov, same. Construction services.

Iclean Service Professionals Inc., 92 Bosworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Irina Kovrizhnykh, same. Cleaning services.

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Cobberton Soaps
82 Stagecoach Road
Jessica Pavliska

Maetown LLC
664 Main St.
Laura Pfeffer

Meadow View Apartments
44 Southpoint Dr.
Aaron Schik, Gavriel Dorfman

Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry
23 Pray St.
Northampton Pediatric Dentistry P.C.

WMS Marketing Services
208 Pine St., Unit 21
Eugene Howell Westling

PALMER

AAGGO Movers
2039 Bridge St.
Gerard Charette

Bucior Entertainment
3004 East St.
Andrew Bucior

The Canine Cuttery
1407 Main St.
Keri Smith

Homestead Cabinet Design
324 Old Warren Road
Raymond Glick, Susanna Glick

JM Home Improvement
60 St John St.
James Belden

Palmer Pro Bike Corp.
1438 North Main St.
Jeffrey Soja

Queen of Victory Home Improvement
381 Rondeau St.
William Smith

Smith Brothers Home Improvement
381 Rondeau St.
William Smith, Charles Smith

Soy Pretty
123 Belchertown St.
Lynetter Desmarais, Luz Barbosa

Tempco Fly Fishing
95 State St.
Matthew Tempco

Top Notch Abatement 21 Wilbraham St., Suite 208
Russel Orcutt

PITTSFIELD

Abtonfar Construction LLC
106 Edward Ave.
Vicente Nivelo

Always Checking
207 Cadwell Road
Gerald Calahan

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital
730 Crane Ave.
LPS Crane Ave LLC

DJ Builders
314 Cheshire Road
Daulton Young

Element Materials Technology Pittsfield
10 Downing Parkway
NTS Labs LLC

Mars Delivery Systems
22 Radcliffe Ave.
Joseph Maison

Pet Supplies Plus
555 Hubbard Ave.
PSP Stores LLC

Pittsfield Health Food Centre
407 North St.
Eric Baumert

Pittsfield Lighting Technologies
10 Downing Parkway
NTS Labs LLC

Shire Mountain Estates LLC
14 Evelyn Park
Matthew Pennell

Xtra Mart
420 Merrill Road
Drake Petroleum Co. Inc.

SOUTH HADLEY

All Air HVAC
52 Lincoln Ave.
Matthew Labrecque

Bay Olive Jewelry
15 San Souci Dr.
Citrus Sky Boutique LLC

Craft Skin
491 Granby Road
Jessica O’Brien

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

Eliza Moser Fine Art
21 College St.
Eliza Moser

Falls Driving School
138 College St.
Robert Blaney

Ichiban Restaurant
2090 Memorial Dr.
Saizhu Inc.

South Hadley Animal Hospital
511 Newton St.
VCA Animal Hospitals

Treehouse Orthodontics
25 College St., Unit 2
NEOP LLC

WESTFIELD

131FS Snacko
175 Falcon Dr.
Benjamin Fischer, Kyle Engasser

B&S Services
107 Franklin St.
Zachary Blood

BG Child and Youth Counseling LLC
312 Valley View Dr.
Brittany Godden

Boxlux
19 Otis St.
Victor Brutsky

Dancer’s Image
77 Mill St.
Beth Drogan

The Den Barber Co.
3 Depo Square
Daniel Sanmiguel

Indian Motorcycle of Springfield
1120 Southampton Road
DNKB LLC

Kevin’s Bacon & BBQ
46 Main St.
Kevin Lafreniere

Mike Bernatchez Painting
30 Valley View Dr.
Mike Bernatchez

Sandra Waversak
32 Pinewood Lane
Sandra Waversak

Springvalley Power
188 Tannery Road
John La Due

Superior Renovations and Recreations
131 North Elm St.
Darek Marlow

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Air Ocean Parcel Service LLC
171 Doty Circle
Air Ocean Parcel Service LLC

Aquatique Pools
730 Union St.
Aquatique Pools

ATC Group Services LLC
73 William Franks Dr.
ATC Group Services LLC

Chopin Parcel Service Inc.
163 Doty Circle
Chopin Parcel Service Inc.

Elm Auto School Inc.
262 Elm St.
Elm Auto School Inc.

Gold Chopsticks Restaurant Corp.
12 Chestnut St.
Gold Chopsticks Restaurant Corp.

Handmade by Erynn
261 Morgan Road
Handmade by Erynn

Sunny’s Convenience
2260 Westfield St.
Jai Veer Corp.

Western Mass Compounding Center
138 Memorial Ave.
Western Mass Compounding Center

WILBRAHAM

Blush Beauty Boutique
2812 Boston Road
Jennifer Bacon

Common Grounds Café
2341 Boston Road
Kristine Barthelette

Faith Blanscet at Blush Beauty Boutique
2812 Boston Road
Faith Blanscet

Frank’s Plumbing and Heating
37 Lake Dr.
Francesco Siniscalchi

Houser Metro Realty
2341 Boston Road, Unit B308
Peter Houser

The Local Table N Tap
2039 Boston Road
Christopher Arillotta

Orchard Valley at Wilbraham
2387 Boston Road
KRE-BSL Husky

Pat Farrow Entertainment
45 East Longmeadow Road
Patrick Farrow

Stony Hill Farm LLC
899 Stony Hill Road
Alice Colman, Bruian Cunningham

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

62 West Branch Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Travis Niles
Seller: Karl J. Koenigsbauer
Date: 09/14/23

BERNARDSTON

68 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Margaret J. Dupre
Seller: William H. Bittner
Date: 09/08/23

32 Pine Grove Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jacob A. Bover
Seller: William M. Pachalis
Date: 09/05/23

CHARLEMONT

Burnt Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew Kurowski
Seller: David S. Gott
Date: 09/08/23
COLRAIN

74 Adamsville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Amanda Gilbert
Seller: Kevin M. Gilbert
Date: 09/11/23

303 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Archambault
Seller: Kent Int.
Date: 09/08/23

CONWAY

938 Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $618,500
Buyer: Christiane A. Gannon
Seller: Ellen G. Tinen
Date: 09/08/23

3014 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Colin Bargeron
Seller: Andrea E. Beaudoin
Date: 09/15/23

ERVING

109 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vikram Budhraja
Seller: Lizzie A. Hoff
Date: 09/15/23

48 River Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Majewski
Seller: Zewski, John Francis (Estate)
Date: 09/07/23

Route 2
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Frank E. Prondecki Int.
Seller: John A. Prondecki
Date: 09/15/23

GREENFIELD

48 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Rachel J. Davis
Seller: Russell C. Bontempi
Date: 09/08/23

3 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Dianne M. Smith RET
Seller: Renfrew, Donald D. (Estate)
Date: 09/14/23

436 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Brian J. Zamojski
Seller: Wyman Int.
Date: 09/11/23

3 Greenway Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Andy Pauker
Seller: Henry Regina Ann Estate
Date: 09/13/23

40 Newell Pond Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ryan Felton
Seller: Alberta W. Allen LT
Date: 09/13/23

33 Riddell St., Lot 1
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Western Mass. Training Consortium
Seller: Baystate Franklin Medical
Date: 09/07/23

33 Riddell St., Lot 9
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Western Mass. Training Consortium
Seller: Baystate Franklin Medical
Date: 09/07/23

60 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $353,500
Buyer: Tessa Menatian
Seller: Braden Chattman
Date: 09/13/23

231 South Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Brace K. Rennels
Seller: Nordstrom Swenson Int.
Date: 09/15/23

73 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Shannon Schmalenberg
Seller: Craig Ryan
Date: 09/06/23

HEATH

Flagg Hill Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew Kurowski
Seller: David S. Gott
Date: 09/08/23

MONTAGUE

35 East Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $411,703
Buyer: Rachel Greenberg
Seller: William Kazmier
Date: 09/08/23

31 Grove St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Maureen St. Cyr
Seller: Mary A. Choleva
Date: 09/15/23

482 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Shelah S. Bloom
Seller: Christine S. Pellerin
Date: 09/06/23

ORANGE

326 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Dunlap
Seller: Kimberly Scot
Date: 09/14/23

45 Kelton St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Kaczmarczyk
Seller: Shufelt, Brian B. (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

37 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: White Birch Lore LLC
Seller: Cathleen Everbeck
Date: 09/05/23

524 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: RCF 2 Acquisition TR
Seller: Mark A. Olson
Date: 09/05/23

56 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joshua Roe
Seller: Stuart M. Smith
Date: 09/05/23

SHUTESBURY

18 King Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Hodgdon
Seller: Lisa Kaplan
Date: 09/15/23

3 Shore Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Keri Gino
Seller: Katie J. Eagan
Date: 09/07/23

WARWICK

20 Dusty Lane
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Michael Blanchard
Seller: Jane E. Devino
Date: 09/15/23

WENDELL

55 Plain Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Justin Fellows
Seller: Tarbox, Robert Van (Estate)
Date: 09/13/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

75 Alhambra Circle, North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Angelique P. Arroyo
Seller: Plato O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 09/05/23

716 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Colin Mclean
Seller: Lyudmila Serman
Date: 09/07/23

159-165 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $473,500
Buyer: Alisis Pena
Seller: Eric B. Charest
Date: 09/12/23

84 Forest Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Gwendolyn Moss
Seller: Alexandra M. Bonavita
Date: 09/05/23

42 Independence Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Prime Partners LLC
Seller: Paul G. Arpin
Date: 09/05/23

976 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Vadzim Hrytskevich
Seller: Ivan Hrytskevich
Date: 09/15/23

13-15 Mark Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Heesun Kim
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 09/15/23

359 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Kevin Saez
Seller: Raymond O. Caplette
Date: 09/05/23

North West St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Aric Johnson
Seller: Gary E. Brown
Date: 09/08/23

414 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Matthew Patterson
Seller: Steven M. Desmond
Date: 09/15/23

387 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Mitchell
Seller: Dawn L. Guerriero
Date: 09/14/23

1100 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Davis
Seller: Robert R. Wilcox
Date: 09/06/23

391 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kelsey Robare
Seller: Bruce A. Fields
Date: 09/08/23

BLANDFORD

Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: Paul Beinstein
Seller: S. E. & Frances Bogaty
Date: 09/08/23

BRIMFIELD

50 Dix Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: TXP Ventures LLC
Seller: Peter McQueen
Date: 09/11/23

290 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jason F. Czech
Seller: Richer, Susan (Estate)
Date: 09/08/23

138 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tyler R. Bradway
Seller: Walch, Yvonne M. (Estate)
Date: 09/14/23

CHICOPEE

79 Beaudry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Sewcoomaree P. Tetor
Seller: Mai T. Tran
Date: 09/08/23

237 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Diego P. Cardoso
Seller: Mason Capital Ventures LLC
Date: 09/07/23

168 Cyran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Steven O. Specht
Seller: Denise A. Faircloth
Date: 09/08/23

109 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Liam D. Burke
Seller: Hogan FT
Date: 09/15/23

183 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Kenneth Tan
Seller: Kobak, Barbara J. (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

335 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Leon Moultrie
Seller: Czepiel, Robert E. (Estate)
Date: 09/11/23

37 Helen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Reynaldo Sanabria
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 09/06/23

27 Hillman St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kristy Wong
Seller: Charles F. Rhodes
Date: 09/08/23

7 Kimball St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Fernando J. Lucio
Date: 09/15/23

350 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $5,750,000
Buyer: Mental Health Assn. Inc.
Seller: Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Date: 09/15/23

708 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $611,000
Buyer: Ag Brothers LLC
Seller: Roy & Shirley Fanti LLC
Date: 09/08/23

244 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,500
Buyer: Monica J. Marcil
Seller: Bebo, Paul R. (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

9 Post Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: William Mantzios
Seller: Lisa Munoz
Date: 09/11/23

111 Reed St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Iesha Ramos
Seller: Felix A. Ramos
Date: 09/13/23

54 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Samantha Gonzalez
Seller: Agnieszka I. Fortuna
Date: 09/15/23

141 Syrek St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Bessie A. Nicodemus
Date: 09/15/23

41 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jason R. Riether
Seller: Sisson, Phyllis D. (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

181 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Christian Hope Ministries
Seller: St. Pauls Evangelical
Date: 09/15/23

42 Harkness Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: KM Realty LLC
Seller: Harkness Realty LLC
Date: 09/15/23

43 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Durand
Seller: Oshaughnessy, P. L. (Estate)
Date: 09/13/23

132 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Walter M. Caritj
Seller: Michael J. Molinari
Date: 09/15/23

23 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: David Chapdelaine
Seller: Edward J. Hoffman
Date: 09/06/23

12 Pleasant Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Leslie Messier
Seller: Nathan A. Bisson
Date: 09/07/23

HAMPDEN

4 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Nathan Bisson
Seller: Donald L. Rovelli
Date: 09/07/23

 

HOLLAND

24 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Robert B. Santone
Seller: Rebecca Lemay
Date: 09/05/23

HOLYOKE

19 Charles St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Talal Mhanna
Seller: Robert Erazo
Date: 09/11/23

55 Dupuis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Benjamin Beaver
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 09/05/23

1280 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Cataldo Holyoke LLC
Seller: Dwight St. Acquisitions Inc.
Date: 09/06/23

32 Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Nina Cole
Seller: Jennifer S. Robson
Date: 09/08/23

129 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Henry M. Gallegos
Seller: Leo Campbell
Date: 09/13/23

98 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Luz Aguilar
Date: 09/14/23

168 Morgan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: David P. Moynahan
Seller: Sharon K. Heston
Date: 09/08/23

1727 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Community Care Resources Inc.
Seller: Behavioral Health Network
Date: 09/12/23

71 Norwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Jeanne L. Brunner
Seller: O’Brien, Janet K. (Estate)
Date: 09/11/23

151 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gabriel L. Rivera
Seller: Timothy Jefferson
Date: 09/11/23

244 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Nathaniel Flachs
Seller: Roberto Santiago
Date: 09/06/23

143 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Woods Services Group Inc.
Seller: Patricia Pelletier
Date: 09/15/23

29 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Julio A. Dominguez
Seller: Darlene Donahue
Date: 09/15/23

16 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Valentina Kalkey
Seller: Laura E. Ramos
Date: 09/15/23

LONGMEADOW

21 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Kimberly W. Adegoke
Seller: Jeanette Fritz
Date: 09/15/23

40 Franklin Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Paul M. Douala
Seller: Ashley M. Lyman
Date: 09/14/23

21 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Cathleen M. Davitt
Seller: Dorothy TR
Date: 09/14/23

83 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Aaron Zierenberg
Seller: Hoyer FT
Date: 09/08/23

85 Roseland Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Trant
Seller: Regina F. Cass
Date: 09/15/23

58 Shady Side Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Leonard G. Lyons
Seller: James J. Manoussoff
Date: 09/15/23

867 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Aziz Ashirov
Seller: James F. Bortnick
Date: 09/13/23

112 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $383,600
Buyer: Anne L. Walker
Seller: David L. Tivoli
Date: 09/08/23

387 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Patrick V. Johnstone
Seller: Jason Keck
Date: 09/15/23

LUDLOW

67 Americo St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Leblanc
Seller: James D. Deshaies
Date: 09/15/23

60 Blanchard Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Mint Realty Group LLC
Seller: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Date: 09/05/23

436 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc
Seller: Charlene L. Krawiec
Date: 09/12/23

441 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Maria J. Waller
Seller: Rui R. Serrazina
Date: 09/15/23

530 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: John Habekost
Seller: WMass Residential LLC
Date: 09/12/23

56-58 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Isaiah Martinez
Seller: Ilidio G. Dias
Date: 09/15/23

73 Marion Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Ihar Cherykau
Seller: Papuga, Barbara Ann (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

63 Oak St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Chantal Erhunse
Seller: P&R Investments LLC
Date: 09/08/23

Riverside Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Mills State Street LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 09/15/23

105 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $2,698,463
Buyer: 6 Obsidian Ml LLC
Seller: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Date: 09/07/23

769 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Khosro Karamshahi
Seller: Dan Modirca
Date: 09/14/23

MONSON

33 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Trent A. Santos
Seller: Niqueal L. Brier
Date: 09/06/23

10 Heritage Lane
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $455,300
Buyer: Justin Haggerty
Seller: Samantha V. Fisk
Date: 09/14/23

70 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Faidherme Casseus
Seller: Daniel D. Gomez
Date: 09/05/23

 

73 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $622,000
Buyer: Kristyn Burrows
Seller: Claire A. Mawaka
Date: 09/07/23

118 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Jan-Michael Demaio
Seller: Salina G. Clink
Date: 09/13/23

11 Pease Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Christine A. Hill
Seller: Baxter, Frederick J. (Estate)
Date: 09/08/23

81 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nathan Barnes
Seller: Klisiewicz Funding TR
Date: 09/15/23

PALMER

1029 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Robert L. Miller
Seller: Valliere, Maureen M. (Estate)
Date: 09/08/23

123 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $496,000
Buyer: Ryan Mogadam
Seller: Joshua Howe
Date: 09/07/23

115 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Jason D. Borders
Seller: VDS Properties LLC
Date: 09/13/23

215 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kyle Ebbeling
Seller: Nicholas J. Cafarelli
Date: 09/05/23

316 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Antonio D. Pereira
Seller: Robert J. Dugay
Date: 09/05/23

29 Charles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Leah A. Heyes
Seller: Cole, Michelle L. (Estate)
Date: 09/05/23

11 Desimone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Colton Murphy
Seller: Richard W. Bigelow
Date: 09/15/23

15 Dublin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Elizabeth Yasuna
Seller: Amanda J. Demaio
Date: 09/13/23

1008 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Karowski
Seller: Charles A. Deyo
Date: 09/08/23

99 Woodland Heights
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jason Guskey
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 09/05/23

RUSSELL

141 Blandford Stage Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $292,900
Buyer: Chelsea Merritt
Seller: Jacqueline L. Decker
Date: 09/14/23

321 Dickinson Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: David A. Savary
Seller: Joseph A. Mann
Date: 09/13/23

SPRINGFIELD

43 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Elias F. Maldonado
Seller: Kelly Baranski
Date: 09/15/23

39 Athol St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Eddie W. Perez
Seller: Beverly Bizon
Date: 09/08/23

131 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Angela Gadson
Date: 09/05/23

55 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Mary E. Alston
Seller: Jemmala Encarnacion
Date: 09/12/23

139 Cardinal St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Nafees Nadeem
Seller: Source Nine Development LLC
Date: 09/07/23

867-869 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: J&R Homes Corp.
Seller: Miguel Rodriguez
Date: 09/13/23

1640 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Karla Y. Mendez
Seller: Rosemary B. Rosado
Date: 09/11/23

75 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Alexandria Jones
Seller: Steven O. Chapman
Date: 09/05/23

14 Detroit St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kristoffer R. Breault
Seller: William A. Julian
Date: 09/13/23

106-108 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Megan Lapierre
Seller: Daniel A. Richton
Date: 09/07/23

939-943 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: A. Reyes Homes LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 09/08/23

190 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Quartz And Raffio LLC
Seller: Paul V. Allard
Date: 09/15/23

41-43 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Estela M. Rosado
Seller: Alfredo Garib
Date: 09/05/23

202 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Visionary Homes LLC
Seller: Eric T. Hillmann
Date: 09/15/23

37-39 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Nelly Reyes
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 09/05/23

74 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: David Montanez
Seller: Diana Nunez
Date: 09/15/23

56 Fullerton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Keith Mukire
Seller: Dora Agyei
Date: 09/05/23

313 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Babette Nana
Seller: Matthew R. Olschefski
Date: 09/08/23

22 Glencoe St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Larriu
Seller: Grace Lavalley
Date: 09/13/23

112 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $318,900
Buyer: Sean C. Kamenelis
Seller: Robert C. Richter
Date: 09/08/23

22 Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Betsania A. Garcia
Seller: Luis R. Velazquez
Date: 09/07/23

138 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nyles Irving
Seller: Orlando L. Morales
Date: 09/05/23

27 Home St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Dayrisol Morales
Seller: Kyara E. Linares
Date: 09/15/23

11-15 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Christopher Sattler
Seller: Alexander Crivelli
Date: 09/12/23

11 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Celia M. Robles-Lugo
Seller: Djuan Barklow
Date: 09/11/23

107 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Magand Realty LLC
Seller: ESP Holdings LLC
Date: 09/07/23

31 Lavender Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Land
Seller: Paul G. Couture
Date: 09/15/23

190 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Gabriel Gambill
Seller: Johnnie Asencio
Date: 09/14/23

56 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Alexandria Plante
Seller: Ryan B. McGuire
Date: 09/15/23

947 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $747,500
Buyer: Springfield Day Nursery Corp.
Seller: Davenport Square 1 LLC
Date: 09/15/23

22 Massreco St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kenneth E. Lyon
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 09/15/23

3-5 Mohegan Court
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Keishamaris Diaz-Lopez
Seller: Bukowski Construction LLC
Date: 09/05/23

175 Moss Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Marcus Johnson
Seller: Eric Johnson
Date: 09/08/23

77 Napier St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: Napier Street Corp. Inc.
Date: 09/08/23

15 North Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Velez
Seller: Lapointe, Maureen S. (Estate)
Date: 09/14/23

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

Norman St. (rear)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Luis A. Cardona
Seller: Arpin, Raymond J. (Estate)
Date: 09/14/23

101 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Luz Ramos
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 09/15/23

75 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Mayelin Gonzales
Seller: Springfield Venrtures RT
Date: 09/05/23

90 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Myngoc Ho
Seller: Simon Ndayiragije
Date: 09/05/23

20 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Tatsiana Volks
Seller: Brad Rosenberg
Date: 09/14/23

180 Roy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Perez
Seller: Kathryn L. Fitzgerald
Date: 09/15/23

24 Rupert St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Samuel Thimot
Seller: Angela M. Couture
Date: 09/12/23

95 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hoang Dang
Seller: Donald J. Carr
Date: 09/15/23

80-82 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Tania M. Collazo
Seller: ML Saleh Holdings Inc.
Date: 09/14/23

50 Slumber Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Sandra Dipietro
Seller: Alan E. O’Dell
Date: 09/15/23

178 Slumber Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Buzzelle
Seller: Victor Bortolussi
Date: 09/15/23

401 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christopher Carnevale
Seller: Kathleen Bonavita
Date: 09/13/23

1464 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Bianca Buildings LLC
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 09/05/23

65 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: East Coast Contracting LLC
Seller: Leroy G. Donaldson
Date: 09/14/23

Stuart St. (ES), Lot 14
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: East Coast Contracting LLC
Seller: Leroy G. Donaldson
Date: 09/14/23

57-59 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Karla M. Arroyo
Seller: NRES LLC
Date: 09/05/23

80 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Natalie Alicea
Seller: Gail L. Demers
Date: 09/06/23

72 Switzer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Arthur Lamour
Seller: Hector M. Rodriguez
Date: 09/11/23

34 Wallace St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joyce Ortiz
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 09/15/23

28 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Yan C. Corporan
Seller: Agnes B. Akoto
Date: 09/15/23

171 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: William Bonavita
Seller: Nicole R. Lewis
Date: 09/06/23

24-26 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Carmen L. Demercedes
Seller: Paul A. Williams
Date: 09/11/23

90 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Farrow
Seller: William N. Shipwash
Date: 09/15/23

186 William St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Springfield Day Nursery Corp.
Seller: Glanee Patel
Date: 09/15/23

190 William St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Springfield Day Nursery Corp.
Seller: Glanee Patel
Date: 09/15/23

35-37 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $341,500
Buyer: Muhammad Abbasi
Seller: Candace A. Nichols
Date: 09/15/23

 

SOUTHWICK

181 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $296,500
Buyer: Sandu Rebenciuc
Seller: Residential Credit TR VII-B
Date: 09/07/23

25 Eagle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mary E. Goulette
Seller: Crystal Moccio
Date: 09/15/23

5 Gillette Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Maloney
Seller: Danielle B. Sullivan
Date: 09/12/23

194 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $519,000
Buyer: Christopher Balboni
Seller: Anthony Wheeler Construction LLC
Date: 09/12/23

10 Oak St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Victor Decaro
Seller: Jake Malkoon
Date: 09/06/23

19 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Christopher Moccio
Seller: Cowles, Alan G. (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

3 Tammy Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Frances A. Laveck
Seller: James F. Hall
Date: 09/15/23

31 Woodland Ridge
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Danielle B. Sullivan
Seller: Susana S. Lemieux
Date: 09/06/23

TOLLAND

806 Colebrook River Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Littlefield
Seller: Grondin, Allan R. (Estate)
Date: 09/06/23

147 Thicket Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $166,658
Buyer: MCLP Asset Co. Inc.
Seller: Richard J. Whelden
Date: 09/11/23

WESTFIELD

36 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alaa Altush
Seller: Michael F. Smith
Date: 09/15/23

20 East Glen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Lorraine Beston
Seller: Christopher Dupras
Date: 09/05/23

21 East Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Jojo Investment LLC
Seller: NE Properties LLC
Date: 09/12/23

41 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Michael J. Manz
Seller: Talmadge, Elizabeth A. (Estate)
Date: 09/12/23

31 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nikolas Neto
Seller: David M. Murphy
Date: 09/15/23

261 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Jeanette Belashov
Seller: Donald C. Gauthier
Date: 09/05/23

152 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Nileshkumar Maskare
Seller: Jessica Mitchell
Date: 09/14/23

77 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $297,600
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Saalfrank
Seller: Dorothea A. Saalfrank
Date: 09/12/23

123 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Spencer J. Murphy
Seller: Ion Mata
Date: 09/08/23

16 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: NRES LLC
Seller: Allan Ouimet
Date: 09/14/23

1008 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jonathan Huertas
Seller: Jeremy A. Black-Manazer
Date: 09/15/23

8 Sherwood Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Artem Omelnytskyi
Seller: Island RT
Date: 09/06/23

555 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Chlastawas LLC
Seller: Lewinski, Alexander (Estate)
Date: 09/14/23

627 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $193,164
Buyer: Andrew D. Kurtz
Seller: Margaret A. Kurtz
Date: 09/06/23

15 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Roselyn P. Garcia
Seller: Secretary Of Housing USA
Date: 09/08/23

155 Yeoman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Andrea L. Leclair
Seller: Damien Roberts
Date: 09/15/23

WILBRAHAM

48 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mark R. Hall
Seller: Paul A. Cacciola
Date: 09/07/23

699 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $544,000
Buyer: Ian A. Carter
Seller: Brigid LLC
Date: 09/13/23

77 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: HRD Holdings LLC
Seller: Krishna N. Kumar
Date: 09/08/23

155 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Arkadiusz Dobronski
Seller: Margaret A. Denby
Date: 09/13/23

301 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: David Deforest
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 09/14/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

77 Albert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Emily Florence
Seller: Matthew Bishop
Date: 09/15/23

38 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jeanelle Santiago
Seller: Mihail Orlov
Date: 09/11/23

31 Christopher Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Alex W. Wytas
Seller: Panza, Jeffrey (Estate)
Date: 09/15/23

419 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $249,088
Buyer: Zaide Soufane
Seller: Ontour Properties Inc.
Date: 09/15/23

Galaska Dr., Lot 6
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kenneth L. Maryea
Seller: David W. Maryniski
Date: 09/08/23

130 Greenleaf Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Annaka Paradis-Burnett
Seller: Christopher Savenko
Date: 09/12/23

 

Hyde Road, Lot 7
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Dans Construction Service Inc.
Seller: John G. Kudlic
Date: 09/15/23

80 Prince Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Erik Valdes
Seller: Ratna Basnet
Date: 09/08/23

43 Sheridan Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Wendy Z. Diaz
Seller: Donnarenee A. Cook RT
Date: 09/13/23

145 South Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Lissy L. Medina
Seller: Michael Hennessy
Date: 09/06/23

14 Vernon Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Zachary R. Culver
Seller: Gary M. Gorman
Date: 09/05/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

143 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Brian M. Salem
Seller: Marlene A. Salem
Date: 09/08/23

10 Carriage Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Patricia Dickenson
Seller: East Pleasant St. Partners
Date: 09/08/23

60 Country Corners Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Kira Kmetz
Seller: Christopher M. Hoch
Date: 09/06/23

26 Hop Brook Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Timothy Shea
Seller: Robin Oakes
Date: 09/15/23

119 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,014,862
Buyer: Joshua D. Sayko
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 09/08/23

BELCHERTOWN

16 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Beaulieu
Seller: Goodrow, Eileen T. (Estate)
Date: 09/07/23

 

16 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Wesley M. Keene
Seller: Brandon M. Coy
Date: 09/08/23

16 Keith Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: David W. Kann
Seller: David A. Tetreault
Date: 09/12/23

102 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Geoffrey A. Zielenski
Seller: M. & G. Land Development LLC
Date: 09/15/23

13 Sarah Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Pamela Weissman
Seller: Cheryl A. Shaw
Date: 09/06/23

17 Sunny Crest Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Marilyn Champagne
Seller: M&G Property Group LLC
Date: 09/11/23

CHESTERFIELD

818 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Lauren J. Friel
Seller: Karen Militana
Date: 09/14/23

EASTHAMPTON

2 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co. Custodian
Seller: East Mountain Inc.
Date: 09/11/23

330 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Kristen Eklund
Seller: Jennifer MacGregor
Date: 09/15/23

165 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Rowan Geistmann
Seller: Steven A. Hughes
Date: 09/08/23

4 Kania St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Win Zaw
Seller: Ganulin FT
Date: 09/08/23

Kirby St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Kristen Eklund
Seller: Jennifer MacGregor
Date: 09/15/23

380 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Doris Ducharme
Seller: Gail A. Vishaway
Date: 09/08/23

150 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Michibata LLC
Seller: F. K. & Frances E. Fedor FT
Date: 09/15/23

GOSHEN

46 Westshore Dr.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nicole Vankim
Seller: Linda Masek
Date: 09/12/23

GRANBY

156 Burnett St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Marion
Seller: Stephen F. Marion
Date: 09/06/23

HADLEY

46 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Erica Verrillo
Seller: Jeremy Ober
Date: 09/12/23

North Branch Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Christopher F. Baj
Seller: Mish Potato & Produce
Date: 09/12/23

HUNTINGTON

18 Blandford Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Benjamin E. Vega
Seller: Andrew Seeberg
Date: 09/15/23

NORTHAMPTON

212 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: S. Hoffmaster-Bachrach
Seller: Patricia A. Duffy
Date: 09/11/23

321 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Seller: Robert Zuraw
Date: 09/07/23

28 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Schroder FT
Date: 09/08/23

21 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: Dowsett FT
Seller: Harvey Silberstein
Date: 09/06/23

79 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $2,600,000
Buyer: 79 King Street LLC
Seller: 79 King Street NT
Date: 09/15/23

115 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $747,000
Buyer: Alan M. Gates
Seller: Tapan V. Pujara
Date: 09/06/23

63 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $782,000
Buyer: Donald L. Darnell
Seller: Gary Richardson
Date: 09/15/23

71 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Spring Capital LLC
Seller: Gary R. Champagne LT
Date: 09/08/23

24 Wilson Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Kathleen Regan
Seller: Elizabeth M. George
Date: 09/06/23

47 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Jonathan Schluenz
Seller: Donna A. Akers
Date: 09/07/23

PLAINFIELD

31 West St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $304,500
Buyer: Sarah M. Fournier-Scanlon
Seller: R. T. & Rita D. Hughes IRT
Date: 09/12/23

SOUTH HADLEY

30 Alvord Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Pete
Seller: John P. Sullivan
Date: 09/13/23

38 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $422,500
Buyer: Maureen Walsh
Seller: Jeffrey Doucette
Date: 09/12/23

39 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Luke D. Parsons
Seller: Lorraine R. Manley
Date: 09/08/23

Smith St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Bessie A. Nicodemus
Date: 09/15/23

21 Taylor St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ernest D. Harris
Seller: Segundo E. Huanca-Huanca
Date: 09/15/23

SOUTHAMPTON

Gil Farm Road Lot 3
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ivan Urgin
Seller: Gil Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 09/15/23

8 Gil Farm Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $795,000
Buyer: Reginald E. Greene
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 09/11/23

116 Middle Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $544,000
Buyer: Diane Kaemmer
Seller: Michael S. Cianciola
Date: 09/06/23

182 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Geoffrey M. Parenteau
Seller: J. V. & Celia A. Garstka IRT
Date: 09/15/23

WARE

100 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Miguel E. Ocasio
Seller: Muri, Marjorie A. (Estate)
Date: 09/08/23

30 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,500
Buyer: Sawyer M. Blake
Seller: Rachel Heyn
Date: 09/11/23

208 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Roxanne Kasehagen
Seller: Gerald H. Clough
Date: 09/06/23

198 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Paul E. Folta
Seller: Winners O. LLC
Date: 09/14/23

1-5 Vernon St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ross Shong
Seller: Stephanie Rodriguez
Date: 09/15/23

50 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Tanya Cournoyer
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 09/14/23

13 Willow St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Steven J. Oster
Seller: Nu-Way Mobile Home Supplies
Date: 09/13/23

WILLIAMSBURG

2 Deer Haven Dr.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $965,000
Buyer: Jennifer Chrisler
Seller: Jacob H. Schauer
Date: 09/07/23

109 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $687,500
Buyer: Pamela K. Hilliard
Seller: Sarah E. Christiansen
Date: 09/15/23

49 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $552,000
Buyer: Halie M. Rando
Seller: Leatrice T. Archbald
Date: 09/15/23

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Alden Edge LLC
510 McKinstry Ave.
$41,499 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Julia Gawle
90-106 Union St.
$49,610 — Remodel store due to water damage, replace all electrical and heating, new drywall and flooring

Valley Programs Inc.
79 East St.
$27,500 — Roofing

HADLEY

Paul Benjamin
2 Bay Road
N/A — Replace five windows

BH Real Estate LLC
14 South Maple St.
N/A — HVAC-related sheet-metal work for new Ideal Storage

Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
317 Russell St.
N/A — Install rock-climbing wall in gym

Russell Street Hospitality LLC
340 Russell St.
N/A — Verizon Wireless to install cellular equipment

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
337 Russell St.
N/A — Roofing at Mountain Farms Mall

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
351 Russell St., Suite 60
N/A — Roofing at Barnes & Noble

LEE

Sandra Siegel, Todd Siegel
880 East St.
$1,000 — Replace four double windows

PITTSFIELD

CIG5 LLC
549 Dalton St.
$15,000 — Roofing

Clock Tower Partners
75 South Church St.
$58,000 — Build out five tenant spaces on third floor

Eric Damasca
346 Wahcohah St.
$2,000 — Siding

Martin Group Real Estate LLC
101 Wahconah St.
$3,125 — Re-pipe wet chemical fire-suppression system to cover changed appliances

 

One Forty Lburg LLC
45 Downing Parkway
$7,560 — Install roof-mounted solar array

Ronald Ouimet
501 Wahconah St.
$8,600 — Roofing

Passardi Family Holding LLC
160 North St.
$8,740 — Relocate existing pendent heads on second flood based on new floor plan for SaVida Health

Plastics Realty Corp.
1 Plastics Ave.
$336,950 — Roofing

South Street Plaza LLC
163 South St.
$9,900 — Modify existing fire sprinkler system to accommodate new ceilings and partitions

Threshold 21E LLC
144 North St.
$14,000 — Sheetrock ceiling, tape, and prepare for paint

Two Thirty Nine West Street LLC
239 West St.
$25,000 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

1441 Main Street LLC
1441 Main St.
$210,000 — Install eight new windows on second floor

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
50 Wason Ave.
$74,500 — Alter interior for waiting room fire separation on second floor

Kim Gumlaw, Roy Gumlaw
512 St. James Ave.
$14,900 — Roofing

Toney Hawley
31 Lawnwood St.
$33,000 — Install six solar panels to roof of detached garage

Nalani Capital LLC
494 Belmont Ave.
$325,000 — Alter interior for new office spaces on ground level for Better Life Home Care, install new windows

Park Ave Holdings LLC
795 Worcester St.
$20,000 — Alterior/interior tenant office space for Orchard Commo ns

Pioneer Check Cashing Inc.
745 Carew St.
$87,012.33 — Repair exterior wall at Liberty Package Store damaged by car impact

Springfield Library and Museums Assoc.
63 Chestnut St.
$50,000 — Install 31 replacement windows

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SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT workforce development and training, has opened applications for its spring 2024 IT support classes, which will run from Feb. 12 through June 14, 2024.

Tech Foundry’s training includes 14 weeks of tech-focused classes supported by professional-development activities and individualized coaching and tutoring, followed by four weeks of internship experience and ongoing job-placement support. Tech Foundry’s graduates successfully launch careers in IT help-desk and technical-support roles, as well as network administration and digital-imaging and deployment positions, leading to living-wage jobs in the tech sector.

To apply, visit thetechfoundry.org/the-program/apply-now and complete the application by Dec. 31.

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SPRINGFIELD — New England Public Media announced that six professionals recently joined the staff.

“What a joy it is to see our team grow,” said Matt Abramovitz, president of New England Public Media. “We’re lucky to welcome a group of such talented and energetic co-workers from across the region, ready to roll up their sleeves and serve all the people of Western Mass. It’s been inspiring to get to know each of them and see their commitment to our mission.”

Vanessa Lima is NEPM’s new senior business manager. She comes to NEPM from the city of Springfield’s Administration and Finance Division, where she was a deputy project director. Prior to that, she worked with the Springfield Police Department, Baystate Health, and Boston Public Schools. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.

Cathy Zimmerman joins NEPM as accounts payable clerk. She has been an accountant for more than 20 years, serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region, Argotec in Greenfield, and the Sisters of Providence Health in Holyoke. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Elms College.

Maria Burke is stepping into the role of senior major gifts officer. An experienced fundraising strategist, she served as director of Development at Springfield Symphony Orchestra for several years. She is also the founder of the WillPower Foundation, a regional nonprofit serving individuals living with disabilities in Western Mass.

Nancy Dieterich is NEPM’s interim director of corporate sponsorship. She has more than 40 years of experience working in public and commercial media, including serving as managing director of Local Corporate Sponsorship at GBH and general manager of Boston’s WCRB. She attended the College of Liberal Arts at Pennsylvania State University at McKeesport.

Jonthany Rivera and Jill McNally join NEPM as multimedia account executives. Rivera is a recent graduate from Westfield State University with a degree in communications focusing on journalism. McNally joins NEPM after spending 30 years in the broadcast industry in various roles. Most recently, she worked for Saga Communications for WRSI/WHMP, Rock 102, and other radio stations in marketing and sales. Before that, she worked at Connecticut stations WTIC and WTRC as an account executive.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. Legal Clinic, in conjunction with Western New England University School of Law, will hold a legal-help hotline on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Local, experienced attorneys will be available to provide legal advice on various topics, including divorce and family, bankruptcy, business, employment, landlord/tenant, and real estate. Individuals needing advice should call (413) 782-1659 to speak to a volunteer.

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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.

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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.

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 182: October 9, 2023

Joe Bednar Interviews Carl Mercieri, vice president of Marois Construction

Carl Mercieri

The 50th anniversary of any business is a notable milestone, and Marois Construction not only celebrated that achievement last year, but recorded one of its strongest years in memory. The firm’s work — in a variety of sectors, both public and private — continues steadily in 2023, despite ongoing industry challenges ranging from inflation to supply uncertainty; from workforce shortages to a lot of wet weather in Western Mass. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Carl Mercieri, vice president of the South Hadley-based company, talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about how Marois has navigated these challenges while continuing to make its mark on the region in its second half-century. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects has been designated a 2023 Emerging Professionals Friendly Firm. The award is presented annually by the New England American Institute of Architects, and Kuhn Riddle has been awarded this title for the third year in a row.

The award is presented to architecture firms which demonstrate initiatives that promote the advancement of emerging architectural professionals. The firm must evaluate their policies from an emerging professional lens, show recognition of emerging professionals at their firm, and value the development of emerging professionals to sustain the future growth of their practice.

Application for the award must be completed cooperatively by an emerging professional and a firm principal. Kuhn Riddle currently has five emerging professionals who are going through the licensure process.

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NORTH ADAMS — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Education Department will offer preparation workshops for those considering taking the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28 and 29.

The workshops will be held in an online, synchronous format, with two sessions each day. The first session will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and will cover Communication and Literacy, and the second session, held from 1 to 4 p.m., will focus on Foundations of Reading.

Passing the MTEL is a requirement for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Each class will focus on a specific test and will be taught by instructors knowledgeable in both the content/skill area and the test. The workshops are open to the community. Register online at lnk.mcla.edu/mtel.

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SPRINGFIELD — M.L. Schmitt Inc. hosted a charity golf tournament at Springfield Country Club on Oct. 2 in celebration of its 100th anniversary in business.

Eighty-eight golfers enjoyed an 18-hole scramble under sunny skies and concluded their evening with dinner and a brief presentation. Because of the generosity of its sponsors, M.L. Schmitt’s charity golf tournament raised $44,000. The proceeds were split evenly between the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Baystate Children’s Hospital, which each received a $22,000 donation.

“Being in business for 100 years is a big milestone,” said Peter Coppez, president of M.L. Schmitt. “We wanted our celebration to be an event to give back to our community. We were humbled by our generous sponsors and thrilled to make our donations.”

Jean Pierre Crevier, vice president of M.L. Schmitt, added that “one of the strengths of our company is the relationships that we have forged with both our vending partners and our customers. Without them, this event would not have been successful. We are forever grateful for the support.”

M.L. Schmitt has done work for both the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Baystate Children’s Hospital and wanted to give to both organizations.

“We are so grateful, and so appreciative you thought to donate to the Y,” said Kathy Viens, director of the Greater Holyoke YMCA. “As a not-for-profit, support from companies like this are needed for us to make our programs and activities affordable for all. A donation of this size is truly incredible.”

Mia Goreck, Special Programs & Events coordinator for Baystate Health Foundation, accepted the donation on behalf of Baystate Children’s Hospital. “Baystate Health and the children and families we serve at Baystate Children’s Hospital are thankful for your donation,” she said.

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SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, Oct. 26, BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will honor nine individuals as 2023 Healthcare Heroes at a celebration dinner at Marriott Springfield Downtown.

The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, Oct. 13. Tickets cost $90 per person, and reserved tables of 10 are available. Visit businesswest.com/healthcareheroes to reserve a spot.

The Healthcare Heroes class of 2023 was announced and profiled in the Sept. 18 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Honorees include Jody O’Brien of the Urology Group of Western New England (Lifetime Achievement), Cindy Senk of Movement for All (Community Health), Ashley LeBlanc of Mercy Medical Center (Emerging Leader), Ellen Ingraham-Shaw of Baystate Medical Center (Emerging Leader), Dr. Mark Kenton of Mercy Medical Center (Healthcare Administration), Kristina Hallett of Bay Path University (Health Education), Gabriel Mokwuah and Joel Brito of Holyoke Medical Center (Innovation in Healthcare), and Julie Lefer Quick of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (Healthcare Provider).

Event sponsors include presenting sponsors Elms College and Baystate Health/Health New England, and partner sponsors Holyoke Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health, and the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation and the Institute for Applied Life Sciences at UMass Amherst.

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SPRINGFIELD — Due to heavy rain in the forecast this weekend, the Student Prince and the Fort Restaurant have postponed the Mighty Oktoberfest to Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3-4.

The Mighty Oktoberfest kicks off for two nights on Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers on stage and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno on site to tap the ceremonial keg. Oktoberfest food will include bratwurst, knockwurst, and burgers, with a full menu indoors that includes German fare such as sauerbraten, braised lamb, and pork shanks.

Other live music includes Trailer Trash at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by Saturday’s lineup of Berkshire Mountain Wanderers at 5 p.m., American Badass (Kid Rock tribute) at 6 p.m., Jagged Little Pam (Alanis Morissette tribute) at 7:15 p.m., and a Foo Fighters tribute at 8:30 p.m.

“There’s nothing like Oktoberfest to welcome the fall season, and we are proud to keep the tradition alive in 2023 with one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations around,” said Peter Picknelly, co-owner of the Student Prince and the Fort. “Join us for non-stop live music, good times, food and drink, and a barrel of fun in downtown Springfield.”

Single-night and two-night passes are available at the gate and in advance by clicking here. Passes include one complimentary ‘haus beer’ from a list for those who are 21 or older.

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SPRINGFIELD — Attorney Amelia Holstrom of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. has been recognized as one of the 2023 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The Top Women of the Law program celebrates the outstanding achievements of exceptional women in the legal profession. Each year, the publication and accompanying event — scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1 — honors women who have demonstrated great accomplishments in their field.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has a long tradition of recognizing pioneers and role models in the legal field,” Holstrom said. “I am honored and humbled to be recognized among so many exceptional women in the legal profession.”

Holstrom has been with Skoler Abbott since 2012 and was named a partner in 2019. She defends employers in litigation involving claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, contract disputes, and other employment issues. She also advises clients with respect to compliance challenges, personnel policies, and day-to-day employment issues, and provides custom training programs and materials on a variety of important topics, including harassment, paid and unpaid leave, and ADA accommodations.

Holstrom is an active participant in the Greater Springfield community. She is chair of the Wilbraham Personnel Advisory Board and a member of the Wilbraham Commission on Disability, the boards of Clinical and Support Options Inc. and the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, the board development committee for Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, and the personnel committee for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

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CHICOPEE — On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Institute for Theology and Pastoral Studies at Elms College will host the fall 2023 Mary Dooley Lecture at 4 p.m. in the Alumnae Library Theater on the Elms College campus. This free lecture is open to the public.

The featured speaker at the Mary Dooley Lecture will be Katherine Schmidt, associate professor and chair of Theology and Religious Studies at Molloy University in Rockville Centre, N.Y. In her remarks, “Faith in a Digital Age,” she will speak on how faith has been transformed in current society and provide her thoughts on identifying faith in the digital culture.

Schmidt’s research focuses on the relationship of theology and culture, specifically digital culture and technology. She is the author of Virtual Communion: Theology of the Internet and the Catholic Sacramental Imagination.

This lecture is named after the late Sr. Mary Dooley ’44, who served as president of Elms College from 1979 to 1994. Prior to her presidency, she was a member of the Elms faculty and served as chair of the Language Department.

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WARE — Country Bank is a supporter of Revitalize Community Development Corp. (CDC) in Springfield, which performs critical repairs, modifications, and rehabilitation on the homes and nonprofit facilities of low-income families with children, elderly military veterans, and people with special needs.

“Revitalize CDC has supported so many families in our community by helping them to maintain safe and healthy homes. Meanwhile, they have spent decades themselves in need of a permanent home to be able to continue this important work and expand their offerings,” said Ben Leonard, senior vice president and Commercial Banking team leader at Country Bank and vice chair of the Revitalize CDC board. “Country Bank is honored to contribute $25,000 toward providing Revitalize CDC with this new home. We are confident that they will be able to broaden their impact exponentially with this building, along with increased storage capacity and the continued drive to do more for our neighbors in need.”

“All of us at Revitalize CDC could not express enough gratitude for Country Bank’s generosity,” said Colleen Shanley-Loveless, president and CEO of Revitalize CDC. “Your corporate partnership and support of our capital campaign to build a warehouse/distribution center will help us serve more families in need. Our appreciation is immeasurable for your trust in us and contribution to our mission.”

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NORTHAMPTON — The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) announced the hiring of Claire Kelly as senior manager of Investor and Community Relations. She brings broad skills and deep experience in entrepreneurship, educational programming, and event management to the role. She also has a strong appreciation for the local community, having lived in the Pioneer Valley for the past 10 years.

“I am excited to introduce Claire to our local businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and other supporters of the GNCC,” said Vince Jackson, the chamber’s executive director. “Her history as a successful small-business owner gives her a unique perspective that will serve our member-investors well as she partners with them to support a thriving economy and community.”

Before coming to the chamber, Kelly spent seven years as founder and director of Educational Experiences Abroad, a custom academic service provider that specialized in study-abroad programs, primarily in Cuba. An innovative self-starter, she successfully navigated the fast-changing regulatory environment in the U.S.-Cuba travel industry, and delivered educational experiences and programs for a diverse group of clients. Prior to that, she directed business-development activities and designed custom program at Amherst-based Spanish Studies Abroad. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gettysburg College and a master’s degree in Spanish linguistics from Middlebury College.

About her new role, and her pivot away from the global education industry, Kelly said, “I want to bring my experience to bear on critical local missions. I especially look forward to applying my skills to support local businesses and the community I love.”

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AGAWAM — To further its commitment to a ‘people-first’ philosophy, OMG Inc. has restructured its Human Resources Department to focus on initiatives that provide employees with opportunities to improve themselves, feel appreciated, and continually progress in their careers.

OMG has promoted Maggie MacElhiney to the position of director of Talent for the organization. In her new position, she is responsible for managing human-resource activities including talent acquisition and onboarding, talent development, performance management, compensation, succession planning, and workforce planning.

MacElhiney has been with OMG since 2006, most recently as the senior Talent Development manager. She holds a master’s degree in adult education and human resource development from the University of Texas, Austin, and is a member of the Assoc. for Talent Development and the Society for Human Resource Management.

OMG has also promoted Geri McCarthy to the newly created position of director of Employee Engagement, where she is responsible for managing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives; employee wellness and engagement programs; and general HR responsibilities.

McCarthy has been with OMG since 2012 in a variety of roles, most recently as director of Operations, where she also headed the company’s DEI council and wellness committee. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from American International College and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

“Maggie and Geri have worked very hard with regard to expanding our workforce and developing our employees,” said Hubert McGovern, president and CEO. “In their new roles, they will continue to focus on building an exceptional OMG experience for all employees. They are both outstanding managers with great track records, and they will play important roles as OMG continues to grow and evolve.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has become the first college in Massachusetts to join the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts as a member agency. Starting this month, STCC will be a part of the region’s food-assistance network.

STCC was also the first college in Massachusetts to join the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program, which provides donations to support the college’s food pantry, known as the Ram Mini Mart. Students who qualify can visit the on-campus Center for Access Services (CAS) to pick up free meals, groceries, and other necessities stored in the Ram Mini Mart.

Stop & Shop offers a school-based food-pantry program to help reduce hunger among students in communities served by the company’s more than 400 stores in the Northeast.

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts provides healthy food to 173 members of the network in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. These independent pantries, meal sites, and shelters are on the front lines, providing food and other resources to individuals, families, seniors, children, college students, people with disabilities, and veterans.

Vice President of Student Affairs Darcey Kemp said CAS is an invaluable resource for STCC students, providing them with support and resources including free school supplies, food, and household goods. “STCC values its partnerships with community organizations like the Food Bank and companies like Stop & Shop. We sincerely appreciate their support.”

José Lopez-Figueroa, director of CAS at STCC, added that “we are thrilled to partner with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and continue our partnership with Stop & Shop. They are helping in our effort to ensure that no student is sitting in class hungry or goes home with nothing to eat.”

Samantha Plourd, dean of Enrollment, Retention and Completion, said STCC is grateful to have the Food Bank as a new resource. “Becoming a member agency of the Food Bank is a great help to our students facing food insecurity. As a member, STCC can access thousands of pounds of healthy food for our pantry, almost entirely for free.”

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts expanded its operations in September with a move to Chicopee. At more than 60,000 square feet, the new headquarters is double the size of its former building in Hatfield.

“The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is excited to welcome our first campus pantry to our member agency network,” said Michelle Geoffroy, the organization’s Agency Relations manager, noting that more than one in three college and university students faces food insecurity, and only 20% utilize Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. “This partnership will allow us to support STCC’s established food pantry and help us both to reach more of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity in Springfield and surrounding communities.”

Jennifer Barr, director of Community Relations at Stop & Shop, added that “Stop & Shop is so proud to continue its support for STCC’s on-campus pantry, and we congratulate the school on its continued success in doing groundbreaking work to ensure its students have access to the food and resources they need to succeed in the classroom. As a longtime partner of the Food Bank for Western Massachusetts as well, we love seeing these groups come together to help put an end to student hunger.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40 hour, 14-class sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tuition costs $425 and includes the book and materials.

The course curriculum includes property rights, ownership, condos, land use, contracts, deeds, financing, mortgages, real-estate brokerage, appraisal, fair housing, consumer protection, Massachusetts license law, and more. The association also has an affiliated partnership with the CE Shop to offer discounts on online exam prep materials.

Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the association office, 221 Industry Ave. in Springfield. For an application, visit www.rapv.com or contact Laura Herring at (413) 785-1328 or [email protected].

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EASTHAMPTON — Greenfield Savings Bank has contributed $5,000 to the Chamber of Greater Easthampton’s co-workspace project, WorkHub on Union. This partnership underscores the shared dedication of both organizations to empower local entrepreneurs and enhance the overall prosperity of the Greater Easthampton community.

WorkHub on Union seeks to establish a dynamic hub where local professionals, creative minds, and innovators can converge. This project is envisioned to foster collaboration, idea exchange, and networking among individuals representing diverse industries.

The donation from Greenfield Savings Bank reflects its commitment to nurturing initiatives that contribute to the holistic well-being of the community. This collaboration symbolizes the mutual resolve of Greenfield Savings Bank and the chamber to promote entrepreneurial spirit and offer resources that uplift local businesses and residents.

“As a local community financial institution, we are committed to supporting the communities that we serve and our local small businesses that make those communities thrive,” said Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development and director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank. “As an incubator to local businesses, WorkHub on Union will provide local entrepreneurs with a productive environment to succeed and collaborate, helping to grow and strengthen the local economy.”

Moe Belliveau, executive director of the Chamber of Greater Easthampton, added that “we are incredibly grateful for the generous contribution from Greenfield Savings Bank. WorkHub on Union is not just a co-workspace; it’s a platform for our community members to unite, collaborate, and pave the way for collective success.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects announced that Aditya Surendhra, AIA has completed the Architectural Registration Examination and met all of the requirements for architectural licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a licensed architect, he has been promoted from architectural staff to the position of architect.

Surendhra joined Dietz & Company in 2020 and primarily works on multi-family housing projects, with his approach being a focus on building performance and resilience. His work includes existing-conditions laser scanning and modeling for historic projects, as well as projects in the commercial sector. He also takes the lead in managing and developing the firm’s in-house Revit software standards, including libraries and templates.

Prior to joining Dietz, he earned his bachelor of architecture degree from Syracuse University. He also interned for firms in India and the U.S., where he worked on housing and historic-preservation projects.

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HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announced its participation in the Holyoke Office of Planning and Economic Development’s third annual Doors Open Holyoke on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Doors Open events across the country invite the public to see behind the doors of many places not usually open to the public. Doors Open Holyoke aims to connect residents and visitors to the city’s places of historical, cultural, and architectural significance. Girls Inc. of the Valley will host an open house with building tours during the city’s third annual Doors Open celebration to showcase its newly renovated headquarters at 480 Hampden St. Their new location allows the nonprofit to serve a larger community.

“We look forward to welcoming the community into our newly renovated program center and headquarters to offer tours of the updated spaces, as well as the soon-to-be-updated ones,” said Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley.

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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.

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GREENFIELD — Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the Connecticut River watershed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut since 1952, announced Rebecca Todd as its next executive director, effective Oct. 9.

Todd has most recently served as the executive director of New Hampshire’s Stonewall Farm, a nonprofit working farm and education center; however, her experience as an attorney has shaped most of her career. For more than 30 years, she has advised organizations, individuals, and businesses in matters related to environmental, educational, contractual, employment, and nonprofit management.

She served as general counsel for Antioch University and as associate attorney general in the Office of the Attorney General in Washington in the Education and Ecology divisions, and litigated cases for the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund Inc. (now Earthjustice) and the Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. related to the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and hazardous-waste laws. She also teaches environmental law, legal advocacy, and other subjects nationally and internationally.

In addition to these professional accomplishments, Todd grew up in the Connecticut River watershed, has raised a family while stewarding farmland along the river in New Hampshire, and is cultivating a new passion for the sport of rowing.

“After an incredibly thorough search and evaluation of the needs of our organization, we are thrilled to welcome Rebecca as the next executive director,” said Bob Sproull, board chair of the Connecticut River Conservancy. “Her robust experience, character, and passion for the Connecticut River and surrounding communities will help implement a strategic and sustainable path in the years to come.”

Todd added that “I look forward to supporting the incredibly collaborative network of partners, members, and community members who recreate on the Connecticut River, and to developing solutions dedicated to healthier rivers in our beautiful watershed.”

CRC’s previous executive director, Andy Fisk, departed in the fall of 2022 after 10 years with the organization and is now the Northeast Regional Director at American Rivers. During this transitional time, CRC has been led by interim Executive Director and Director of Restoration Programs Ron Rhodes, who has been a member of the CRC staff for more than 12 years.

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SPRINGFIELD — For the second year in a row, American International College (AIC) has achieved recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a top performer in social mobility within the National Universities category. AIC’s 2024 ranking of 93 positions the college in the top 25% nationwide, among the top six in Massachusetts, and the leader in Western Mass. in this category.

Social mobility is one of the key areas evaluated for excellence by U.S. News to help students and families identify colleges that align best with their needs. This category assesses how well schools graduate economically disadvantaged students, a demographic that, according to the publication, faces greater challenges in completing their college education. By factoring in graduation rates of Pell-awarded and first-generation students in their rankings, the report highlights institutions like AIC that excel in fostering social mobility.

AIC President Hubert Benitez said the ranking is a testament to the college’s ongoing commitment to ensuring access to higher education.

“AIC, and its faculty and staff, understand that earning a college degree is vital in increasing and achieving social mobility,” he noted. “For this reason, AIC continues to strive to offer a high-quality education at an affordable cost, leading to a successful career path. In doing so, it is committed to helping every student, despite their background, to succeed.”

According to research conducted by the Hamilton Project published by the Brookings Institution, higher education plays a crucial role in providing opportunities for disadvantaged Americans to transform their economic circumstances. In an era marked by increasing inequality and limited social mobility, enhancing access to education holds the potential to promote equality of opportunity for all.

“Today, students who attend higher-education institutions come from diverse backgrounds, and the landscape shows vast social and economic disparities,” Benitez said. “Despite inherent obstacles, AIC is keeping true to its commitment to prepare and serve lower-income students, and it continues to take steps toward bridging the gaps, focusing on being an institution where access, opportunity, equity, and belonging are defining characteristics.”

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PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) announced Ilana Steinhauer, executive director of Volunteers in Medicine, as the 2023 Charles Kusik Award winner.

The Kusik Award recognizes outstanding contributions to Berkshire County. Steinhauer has led Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) since 2014 as executive director and director of Medical Services. Under her leadership, VIM has increasingly considered the social determinants of health (housing, education, food security, employment, childcare, etc.) as key components of an individual or family’s health.

The Charles Kusik Award was instituted to recognize projects, groups, or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to planning in Berkshire County. BRPC inaugurated the Kusik Award in 1996 to honor Charles Kusik, who, for more than three decades, placed his expert imprint on the zoning bylaws of nearly every town in the Berkshires as a volunteer ‘citizen planner.’

Steinhauer will be recognized at the joint BRPC and Berkshire County Selectman’s Assoc. Annual Meeting & Reception on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at Berkshire Hills Country Club in Pittsfield. Tickets cost $25 per person and are available online at www.berkshireplanning.org or by calling (413) 442-1521, ext. 10.

“Volunteers in Medicine plays an important role in Berkshire County, which has become pivotal for the well-being of all Berkshire County residents under Ilana’s strong leadership and guidance,” BRPC Executive Director Tom Matuszko said.

Volunteers in Medicine currently serves 1,700 uninsured patients, 90% of whom are immigrants. Their patient population has grown rapidly in recent years, with 400 new patients in 2022 and an expected 500 new patients in 2023. VIM’s patients range from newly arrived asylum seekers who need life-saving care to veterans who need dental work to essential workers who have lived here for decades. VIM manages this patient load with 17 staff members and more than 170 clinical and non-clinical volunteers who donate more than 10,000 hours annually.

Steinhauer first moved to the Berkshires in 2006 after graduating from Wesleyan University. She began interning at Volunteers in Medicine and quickly realized she wanted to do patient care with this population. After taking prerequisites at Berkshire Community College, she moved to the Boston area to complete her nurse practitioner degree and began her career as a nurse with the Medical Group/Harvard Vanguard Associates in Beverly. In 2014, she moved with her family back to the Berkshires to become executive director at VIM. Bilingual in Spanish, she continues to provide direct patient care in addition to being the executive director.

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SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, Oct. 26, BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will honor nine individuals as 2023 Healthcare Heroes at a celebration dinner at Marriott Springfield Downtown. Tickets cost $90 per person, and reserved tables of 10 are available. Visit businesswest.com/healthcareheroes to purchase tickets.

The Healthcare Heroes class of 2023 was announced and profiled in the Sept. 18 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Honorees include Jody O’Brien of the Urology Group of Western New England (Lifetime Achievement), Cindy Senk of Movement for All (Community Health), Ashley LeBlanc of Mercy Medical Center (Emerging Leader), Ellen Ingraham-Shaw of Baystate Medical Center (Emerging Leader), Dr. Mark Kenton of Mercy Medical Center (Healthcare Administration), Kristina Hallett of Bay Path University (Health Education), Gabriel Mokwuah and Joel Brito of Holyoke Medical Center (Innovation in Healthcare), and Julie Lefer Quick of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System (Healthcare Provider).

Event sponsors include presenting sponsors Elms College and Baystate Health/Health New England, and partner sponsors Holyoke Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health, and the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation and the Institute for Applied Life Sciences at UMass Amherst.

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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.

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 181: October 2, 2023

George Interviews Dr. Mark Kenton, chief of Emergency Medicine at Mercy Medical Center

Dr. Mark Kenton has seen it all during a long career in emergency medicine, from the fast pace and constant challenge of daily cases to a pandemic that sorely tested emergency departments in unprecedented ways. Through all of it, he says effective care, especially of individuals often facing the worst days of their lives, begins with listening and forging personal connections with patients and their families. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Kenton, chief of Emergency Medicine at Mercy Medical Center, talks with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about his important work — both inside the ER and often far outside it as an outspoken advocate — for which he has been honored as one of BusinessWest‘s Healthcare Heroes for 2023. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — A total of 1,427,234 fairgoers attended the 2023 Big E in West Springfield, down from 2022’s tally of more than 1.6 million, due largely to several days of rain over the fair’s 17-day run.

Still, when the weather did cooperate, five daily attendance records were set during the 2023 Big E: the first Tuesday, Sept. 19, 57,802; the second Friday, Sept. 22, 97,477; the second Wednesday, Sept. 27, 95,689; the second Thursday, Sept. 28, 108,962; and the third Sunday, Oct. 1, 170,471.

The 2024 edition of the fair is scheduled for Sept. 13-29.

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GREENFIELD — Peter Albero has been appointed chief financial officer and treasurer of Greenfield Savings Bank. He will be responsible for all aspects of financial operations of the bank, including internal and external financial reporting, investments, and asset and liability management.

“Peter brings a wealth of experience to our bank,” President and CEO Thomas Meshako said. “His knowledge and experience in the industry and his commitment to our mission of community banking will help us continue to grow and maintain our profitability.”

Albero joins the bank with more than 35 years in the financial industry. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer at Salisbury Bank & Trust. In addition, he has been a risk advisory consultant at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, where he designed and implemented financial and risk data reconciliations for foreign banks. For more than 26 years, he worked at Morgan Stanley in a variety of senior roles in the Financial Controller group. He is also a licensed CPA in New York.

Albero has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Manhattan College and an MBA in finance and international business from New York University.

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LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded a federal grant totaling $1,201,833 from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs to train special-education teachers.

The grant, to be applied over five years, will help Bay Path fund scholarships for graduate students and help the university create and offer professional-development opportunities to faculty and teachers at partnering school districts, which include Holyoke Public Schools, Worcester Public Schools, and the Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction, based in Worcester.

“As a result of this award, 40 scholars will successfully obtain educator licenses in both Massachusetts severe disabilities and moderate disabilities, combined with a master of science degree in education. We’ll be able to support them through high-quality mentoring and supervision, both during the program and for two years after graduating,” said Kristen Lech, program director of Bay Path’s graduate program in Special Education and English as a Second Language, as well as a professor of Special Education and the project director of this initiative.

Through this project, Bay Path will prepare for accreditation from the Council of Exceptional Children, the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

“This grant will help us increase the number of highly qualified and dually licensed diverse educators in the field of special education,” said Ellen Rustico, assistant dean of Education and Licensure Programs at Bay Path’s School of Education, Psychology & Humanities.

Bay Path is one of 41 colleges and universities nationally to receive funding through this grant competition. The grant comes at a time when Massachusetts has adjusted its licensing requirements as a means of streamlining the process by which an educator becomes qualified to teach special education.

In 2019, it was reported that 118,867 students in Massachusetts had complex or challenging special-education needs, up from 62,660 in 2004, representing the majority of the state’s entire special-education student population of nearly 174,000.

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LUDLOW — Grit 24 Fitness announced its upcoming launch at 56 East St. in Ludlow. What started as a love for fitness became a brick-and-mortar reality for co-founders Marco Vieira and Jared Duff.

“The name Grit holds a special place in our hearts,” Vieira said. “It embodies the idea that, when you feel the need to challenge yourself or decide to do something challenging, stop talking about it and actually do something about it. Do not quit until you have completed the challenge. Your future self will thank you. This is the energy that we are trying to bring to the gym to help motivate people to make a change and live a healthier lifestyle.”

He and Duff called Grit a community hub where area residents come together to inspire and support one another on their journey to health and well-being.

“Our facilities are designed to cater to everyone, but what truly sets Grit 24 Fitness apart is the unity among its members. Here, we aren’t just gym-goers; we’re a family committed to each other’s success,” Duff added. “Our team of trainers and staff are not just here to guide workouts; they’re mentors, partners, and motivators on your journey to empowerment. We walk alongside our members, offering guidance and encouragement, ensuring no one faces challenges alone.”

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HOLYOKE — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced that the nonprofit organization’s long-time CEO, Pattie Hallberg, is stepping down at the end of 2023, after 16 years of service to GSCWM.

“Pattie’s legacy at Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts is nothing short of extraordinary,” said Nicole Messier, GSCWM board president. “Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the organization into what it is today. We are profoundly grateful for her unwavering dedication, expertise, and vision, which have empowered countless girls and women to embrace their potential. As we embark on this transition, we remain steadfast to upholding the values and mission that Pattie has championed throughout her tenure. The GSCWM board is committed to finding a worthy successor who will carry on Pattie’s legacy and uphold our mission to nurture the future female leaders of tomorrow.”

The GSCWM board will oversee the process to choose Hallberg’s successor, and has engaged the search firm Find Good People to assist with the transition.

“It has been my honor and a sincere privilege to lead Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, an organization dedicated to the development of a girl’s personal leadership journey,” said Hallberg, who was named by BusinessWest to its Women of Impact class of 2020.

“I am proud of the organization we are today and the impact we’ve made, working with thousands of fabulous girls and adults to further the Girl Scout mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place,” she added. “Our sustainability through a global pandemic and our current growth both in membership and revenue represent the collective effort of an incredibly talented staff, a dedicated board of directors, generous funding partners, and an innovative and dedicated membership. I couldn’t be more excited about what’s next for this important organization.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Since 1935, the Student Prince and the Fort Restaurant have celebrated German tradition on Fort Street in Springfield. The city landmark, known for German foods and beer, rolls out the barrel for the Mighty Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 6-7.

The Mighty Oktoberfest kicks off for two nights on Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. with the Berkshire Mountain Wanderers on stage and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno on site to tap the ceremonial keg. Oktoberfest food will include bratwurst, knockwurst, and burgers, with a full menu indoors that includes German fare such as sauerbraten, braised lamb, and pork shanks.

Other live music includes Trailer Trash at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, followed by Saturday’s lineup of Berkshire Mountain Wanderers at 5 p.m., American Badass (Kid Rock tribute) at 6 p.m., Jagged Little Pam (Alanis Morissette tribute) at 7:15 p.m., and a Foo Fighters tribute at 8:30 p.m.

“There’s nothing like Oktoberfest to welcome the fall season, and we are proud to keep the tradition alive in 2023 with one of the most authentic Oktoberfest celebrations around,” said Peter Picknelly, co-owner of the Student Prince and the Fort. “Join us for non-stop live music, good times, food and drink, and a barrel of fun in downtown Springfield.”

Single-night and two-night passes are available at the gate and in advance by clicking here. Passes include one complimentary ‘haus beer’ from a list for those who are 21 or older.

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank’s Wilbraham Branch will be hosting a free community shred day on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. As in past years, the bank is partnering with PROSHRED of Wilbraham for this event. The bank welcomes the public to dispose of their private documents at the branch, located at 100 Post Office Park.

Storing documents that contain personal information in one’s home can pose a major security risk. Monson Savings Bank is encouraging residents to shred any documents they no longer need, especially those that contain private information. This shred day is an ideal opportunity to properly discard unwanted documents, such as tax returns, bank or credit-card statements, bills, medical records, and more.

“One of our top priorities is protecting the personal information of our customers and community members,” said Carolyn Balicki, Wilbraham branch manager. “Our team is very diligent; we work hard every day to keep personal information from falling into the wrong hands. Our community shred day gives us the opportunity to help everyone dispose of their sensitive documents in a secure way, while also gathering together safely as a community for a fun event.”

Prepackaged refreshments and giveaways will be available, while supplies last.

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SPRINGFIELD — Max Tavern at the Basketball Hall of Fame will host the fifth Max on Monday networking event on Monday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m., offering attendees the opportunity to connect with other professionals while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will be available for beverages.

At each event, Max on Monday will feature a selection of local businesses. In October, the sponsored businesses will include Borawski Insurance, New Valley Bank, Pascoe Workforce, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, and NRG Real Estate. Representatives from these businesses will be able to network with one another and share information about their organizations.

In addition, each event features a local charity. On Oct. 16, the featured organization will be Men Wear Pink of Hartford and Springfield, an American Cancer Society initiative that raises awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Max on Monday also showcases a local artist.

For more information about Max on Monday or to register to attend, RSVP to AnnMarie Harding at (413) 244-4055 or [email protected].

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renovated chapel

An architect’s rendering of the renovated chapel at Wilbraham & Monson Academy, what students are calling the ‘Harry Potter dining hall.’

The students have started calling it the “Harry Potter dining hall,” and with good reason.

That’s the look that will be created by an ambitious initiative to transform the ornate but very much underused chapel at Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) into a next-generation dining commons.

The undertaking, the second phase of a much larger strategic initiative that comes with an $18 million price tag, will enable the school to make far better use of not only the chapel, but the current dining hall, which will be converted into an auditorium and event space.

“This is going to be stunning,” Head of School Brian Easler said. “Because the music department is under the current dining hall, it will be a much more efficient use of space. Right now, we use the chapel once a week for 20 minutes for school meeting; other than that, it stays vacant, which is a shame because it’s the most beautiful building on the campus. So we’ll use the most beautiful building as the heart of the school.”

Perhaps the best part about all this, Easler said, is that the idea for converting the chapel into a dining hall came from a student, who was looking at a 3D scale model of the campus created by the architectural firm handing the project and put forth a powerful ‘what if?’ (more on that later).

Transformation of the chapel, the timing of which is dependent on fundraising — which is off to a solid start, according to Easler — is not the only landscape-altering development taking shape on or just off Main Street in Wilbraham.

Indeed, there’s also new construction just down the road from WMA, where, on the site of three demolished buildings, a mixed-use facility is taking shape, one that will house a brewery, an Italian restaurant, additional commercial businesses, and seven apartments.

This development, called the Center Village project — on top of other emerging and established success stories across town — is expected to spur new development in what is considered the town, or village, center, although it still doesn’t look much like a center, said Mike Mazzuca, chair of Wilbraham’s resurrected Economic Development Committee.

“We want to look at how we can create a true downtown for Wilbraham,” he said, noting that there is real potential for business to thrive beyond the Boston Road corridor.

Jeff Smith, another member of the committee and co-owner, with his wife, Amy, of one of those Wilbraham-based businesses, New England Promotional Marketing (NEPM), agreed.

“Back in the ’80s, there was a lot more going on in the town center, and it was used more,” he explained, noting, for example, that the post office was there before it was relocated to Boston Road. “Things changed, a couple of the buildings became vacant, and there was less and less activity there. Now that there will be more activity, we believe that will spur more development.”

Mazzuca added that, while one of the committee’s primary goals is to bring new commerce, vibrancy, businesses, and especially people to the town center, its larger mission is to send a message, loud and clear, that Wilbraham is ‘open for business.’

It always has been, he said, but it has also always been a mostly residential community and among the region’s unofficial ‘best places to live.’ It can still be that, he went on, while also building on a somewhat impressive portfolio of businesses — most of them small, most of them retail or service in nature, and most of them on Boston Road.

As it goes about its work, the Economic Development Committee will promote all that Wilbraham has to offer, said both Mazzuca and Smith, adding that there are many amenities on that list, starting with a single tax rate and continuing with available tax-increment financing; a vibrant business corridor (Boston Road) that boasts traffic counts of 12,000 cars a day; proximity to Springfield, Ludlow, Hampden, Palmer, and Monson; a diverse existing business base; high-speed internet; and more.

“We want to help out and be a liaison between the municipality, the permitting authorities, and the actual businesses, with the ultimate goal of getting that message across that we are open for business.”

Smith said the committee is working to parlay these assets and the current momentum in the town on Main Street, Boston Road, and beyond into new business opportunities.

For this, the latest installment of its Community Spotlight series, BusinessWest takes an in-depth look at Wilbraham and all that goes into that phrase ‘open for business.’

 

Food for Thought

As he recounted that now-famous session where students and the architects were discussing what should come next — and where — on WMA’s campus, Easler could hardly contain his sense of pride in the fact that one of his students had masterminded what will be the signature component of the largest building initiative at this private school in anyone’s memory.

“The architect was leading them through a brainstorming exercise, focusing on three primary questions: what do we need? Where should it go? And what should happen first?” he recalled. “We were at that part where he was asking them where things should go, and the specific question was ‘is the dining hall in the right place?’

“The kids were chatting and moving blocks around, when one of the boys said, ‘what if we made the chapel into a dining hall?’” Easler continued. “There was a nervous chuckle around the table for about five seconds, and then there was a 10-second pause where you could see the wheels turning in everyone’s head. And then there was just this ‘a-ha’ moment where everyone went, ‘that is an awesome idea.’”

And an idea that will become reality … soon, when enough money is raised to commence construction, said Easler, noting that fundraising, which involves almost exclusively alumni of the school, is progressing well, but there is a good amount still to be raised.

mixed-use facility taking shape on Main Street in Wilbraham

The mixed-use facility taking shape on Main Street in Wilbraham is expected to spur new development in the town center.

As noted earlier, renovation of the chapel is just part of a much larger undertaking designed to enable WMA to make better, more effective use of existing facilities, said Easler, noting that the chapel itself has served the school as a meeting place, and there simply haven’t been many meetings there.

The project also calls for the existing dining commons, on the other side of Main Street from the chapel and most classroom facilities, to be converted into an auditorium with stadium seating, with the existing kitchen to be used for back-of-house functions for that facility.

“This will have a really remarkable impact on the campus, and the town, actually — it will reduce pedestrian traffic on Main Street by about 70%,” Easler told BusinessWest, noting that dining facilities will now be on the same side of the street as classes, dramatically reducing the number of times students will have to cross the street each day.

Beyond that, it will give the arts program a functioning theater (the current dining hall), a dramatic improvement over existing ‘black box’ facilities, and the students will have the ‘Harry Potter dining hall.’

Wilbraham at a glance

Year Incorporated: 1763
Population: 14,613
Area: 22.4 square miles
County: Hampden
Residential Tax Rate: $18.70
Commercial Tax Rate: $18.70
Median Household Income: $65,014
Median Family Income: $73,825
Type of government: Board of Selectmen, Open Town Meeting
Largest Employers: Baystate Wing Wilbraham Medical Center; Friendly Ice Cream Corp.; Big Y; Home Depot; Wilbraham & Monson Academy
*Latest information available

And the school, which is currently at full enrollment, will be in an even better position to recruit young people to the campus, he said.

“Boarding school, and private school in general, is about the experience,” Easler said. “We have top-notch education, rigorous and supportive programs, lots of things people can do outside of academics … but a big reason people choose to invest in us is because it’s an experience they can’t get in a public school or a day school. And a big part of experience is having facilities like these to support it — like that dining room.”

 

Progress Report

There has been considerable momentum at WMA generated by several projects in recent years, including the building of a new athenaeum and conversion of the basement of the science building into a 5,000-square-foot innovation lab, and these advances constitute just some of the positive developments on Main Street and beyond in this community of around 14,600.

Michelle Buck, Wilbraham’s Planning and Community Development director, cited several signs of growth and progress across town.

That list includes several new developments on Boston Road, including a new Starbucks now under construction in front of Home Depot, once the site of a bank branch that was demolished; parking-lot expansion of the Lia Toyota dealership; a new Golden Nozzle car wash; a new fitness center called Cycle & Praise; and an outdoor dining facility for Route 20 Bar & Grille, as well as a large solar farm soon to be under construction on Three Rivers Road.

But the most visible — and most impactful — development, she said, is the emerging home for Scantic River Brewery, the ‘new’ Parfumi’s Pizza (the current version is right next door), seven apartments, and, hopefully, other small businesses. Center Village is an important development for the community, said all those we spoke with, not only because of what is planned for the site, but because of how it might make the town’s center more of a destination and spur additional development.

“It’s an exciting project that could bring more people to Main Street,” Buck said, adding that, while town leaders want to cluster most commercial activity on Boston Road, there is certainly opportunity for development in other areas of town.

Mazzuca agreed, and said bringing new businesses to Wilbraham is overarching mission of what would be called the ‘new’ Economic Development Committee, which has been working on a number of fronts simultaneously.

One has been bringing some of the businesses displaced by the closing and demolition of the nearby Eastfield Mall to the town. The committee helped secure Boston Road addresses for two of them — Mall Barbers and School of Fish — through the use of ARPA funds to help with relocation expenses.

The other major front has been ongoing work to bring more businesses and vibrancy to the downtown area, which, as Smith noted, was more of a destination 30 or 40 years ago, and can be again through developments like the Center Village project and others that might come to the drawing board because of it.

The broad goal, he said, is to create a walkable downtown and an attractive mix of businesses that will effectively serve those living in Wilbraham and surrounding communities.

“Looking north and south on Main Street, we have a farmers’ market now at the church once a week, and some activity at WMA,” he said. “So we want to look at the whole picture of the way vehicles and pedestrians interface, and revamp that. The first concern would be safety, and the second would be convenience — and it’s convenience that attracts people. There’s a snowball effect.”
He said similar efforts to revitalize town centers and downtowns are taking place in communities across the country, and those on the committee are looking at what communities of similar size and demographics are undertaking to do some benchmarking and adopt best practices.

“The ultimate goal of the Economic Development Committee is to be a liaison for businesses locating in Wilbraham,” Smith explained. “We want to help out and be a liaison between the municipality, the permitting authorities, and the actual businesses, with the ultimate goal of getting that message across that we are open for business.”

 

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After the Fire

The top of Courniotes Hall is covered with plastic

The top of Courniotes Hall is covered with plastic now while AIC leaders discuss both short-term winter preparations and a long-term strategy for the building.

When a lightning strike set fire to Courniotes Hall at American International College (AIC) on July 27, the safety of everyone in the building was the paramount concern; fortunately, no one was hurt.

The longer-term concern is for the future of the heavily damaged building, and that process has only begun.

In between was one key question: what to do with all the health programs based at Courniotes and all the students and faculty who typically work and learn there — and do it before the fall semester, which was only a few weeks away.

That process has not been easy, and it’s far from over, said Karen Rousseau, dean of the School of Health Sciences at AIC. But with no programs or classes curtailed (though many have been relocated), the experience has been a valuable lesson in pivoting — and may pose opportunities to “reimagine” the design of the building once it’s repaired and renovated.

“The night of the fire was pretty devastating, but immediately the next morning, we got to work trying to figure out where to put classes that were housed in that building and how we would function,” Rousseau told BusinessWest, listing challenges from replacing the nursing program’s simulation-lab equipment to relocating cadavers and identifying new space for physical and occupational therapy labs and a large number of classrooms.

Part of the solution was finding temporary space in the Colaccino Center for Health Sciences, across State Street from Courniotes Hall, as well as other buildings on campus. Meanwhile, most of the nearby colleges and universities (and some from across Massachusetts) reached out offering space.

AIC took up one offer: from UMass Medical School – Baystate, located in Tower Square in downtown Springfield, which offered not only classroom and faculty space, but also storage for equipment and free parking for students.

“The night of the fire, we had students come to watch it, and they were concerned and sad. But we said, ‘we’re going to make sure it’s business as usual. We don’t know what it is right now, but we will make sure it’s OK for you.”

“UMass fortunately had this space that they weren’t using a tremendous amount; they use it for their accelerated baccalaureate program, but they’re mostly out on clinical placement in the fall,” Rousseau said. “So it was serendipitous that we were able to work around their schedule; primarily, it’s our junior nursing class that needed labs in the fall.”

AIC also quickly rehabbed the basement of its Amaron Hall to use as classrooms and storage for occupational therapy and physical therapy, and it will begin renovating the Lissa Building, which is attached to Courniotes Hall and also sustained damage in the fire, with the goal of opening it to students this spring; meanwhile, a building next to Lissa will be renovated to become an occupational therapy lab and training room where OT students learn how to work with patients on activities of daily living.

In short, the entire health sciences curriculum felt the weight of the fire and its aftermath, but AIC’s leaders made sure all students were able to continue their education this fall.

“I don’t want to make it sound like it was easy,” Rousseau said. “And it’s not all perfect, but it’s good. I mean, the students are receiving their education, and the faculty are happy they all have their own offices. To be able to say that, when we lost all those offices, is a miracle. And a lot of equipment from the labs had to be replaced.”

Karen Rousseau

Karen Rousseau says it hasn’t been easy, but students have been able to continue their studies following the July 27 fire.

They got creative, Rousseau added, because … well, because they had to.

“All of our [health sciences] students flowed through there. The majority nof the faculty for physical therapy was over there, and occupational therapy, and all of the nursing faculty. So all the nursing, PT, and OT students walked through there all the time. A lot of people were affected.”

 

No Interruptions

The reason AIC had to act quickly, and the reason so many other institutions reached out, was a shared feeling that interrupting the students’ education was unthinkable.

“This was devastating to the students,” Rousseau said. “The night of the fire, we had students come to watch it, and they were concerned and sad. But we said, ‘we’re going to make sure it’s business as usual. We don’t know what it is right now, but we will make sure it’s OK for you.’ That’s what we keep telling students: ‘it’s been OK, and it’ll continue to be OK. It will get better and better as we have more time to roll out our plans.’ But they were really nervous.”

In the longer term, AIC has engaged the services of an experienced project manager to navigate the logistics of assessment and reconstruction of Courniotes Hall.

“We haven’t had a final ruling from insurance, but it’s sounding like we will renovate and restore, maybe not in the same exact configuration, but within that same footprint — but, again, that’s not official,” Rousseau said, noting that the top of Courniotes is now covered in plastic, but some kind of temporary roof will likely need to be erected before winter sets in.

AIC’s much-discussed strategic plan for 2022-27 is called “AIC Reimagined,” and AIC President Hubert Benitez has taken to calling the future of the fire-damaged structure “Courniotes Reimagined,” sensing an opportunity to determine if the building’s current design and layout best serve students and faculty, and making changes as needed.

“He wants to pull faculty together and plan what would be appropriate for the future for that building and whether that means more space, whether we’d look to expand, and address any needs we might have,” Rousseau said. “This was OK when it was built in the ’90s, but if we had to rebuild it, we wouldn’t build it the same way. So, what would it look like? Do we want to replace it exactly the same, or do we need to make some changes? This is an opportunity. You can always use more space than what you had.”

AIC leaders are seeking engagement from students and faculty about what the building should look like for the future, she said, but stressed that the long-term planning process has only begun.

“Our focus right now is on the interim piece for the nursing lab and the occupational therapy lab; that has to come first because we want to get our students back on campus as soon as we can — hopefully for spring. We need more space for OT than what we have right now. We’re making do right now, but we need more.

“And then, with nursing, we don’t want them to have to go downtown to do their simulation and their nursing-practice skills,” she added. “And that is a bigger need in the spring for students. There are a lot more students that have to go through the lab in the spring. It’s important to us that they’re back home.”

This unusual year in AIC’s health sciences programs comes at a time when the medical world is still experiencing staffing shortages in many fields, particularly nursing, Rousseau said, but colleges nationwide have weathered a dip in enrollments in those programs.

“But enrollment across colleges in general is down for all professions, so I think it’s a symptom of the times,” she added. “A lot of people are worried about college debt, and you can go to work right away and still make an OK living wage because unemployment has been so low. There’s also the fact that we’re at that cliff where the birth rate has dropped off, so we’ve just got less people coming out of high school.”

And while nursing opportunities are still soaring — the profession has seen many older entrants who are changing careers to take advantage — there’s also lingering burnout from the pandemic, she added.

“You heard a lot of negativity around anything in healthcare. So I think that’s impacted healthcare. But it’s starting to rebound again — because then people heard about how much travel nurses make.”

 

Grit and Gratitude

Benitez recently expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community following the fire. “I want to acknowledge the remarkable resilience and unity displayed by our faculty, staff, and students. It is this collective effort from our community that gives me confidence that we will overcome this adversity together.”

Rousseau agreed. “We wanted to reassure our students that we’re still open for business. We’re going to figure it out. And we’re trying to listen to them when there are issues.

“There are some things we can’t control, you know,” she added. “They don’t really want to be in class in a different building and not having their usual space. And the nursing faculty are farther across campus. The biggest struggle is that we’ve lost a large parking lot, so we’ve got some growing pains around figuring that out, making sure it’s OK before we start having snowbanks to deal with, too.”

But all those issues pale in comparion to the main one: ensuring that life continues at AIC, and so do the college careers of its nursing, PT, and OT students.

“We’ve tried to be thoughtful, to make sure this had the least amount of impact on students,” Rousseau said. “We’ve tried to reassure students that AIC is still here, and that we’re an equal partner in their success.”