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Marlowe Washington

Marlowe Washington

Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Marlowe Washington as its first vice president of people, culture, and equity. In this executive-level position, Washington serves as a strategic partner to President George Timmons, the HCC cabinet, and all campus constituencies to advance culture, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Washington comes to HCC following his work as the inaugural senior diversity officer at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, N.Y., where he oversaw the continuation of the university’s efforts supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. He recently moved to Springfield, but maintains a residence in Rochester, where he is pastor of the Agape Fellowship United Methodist Church. He started his position at HCC on July 8. Washington is a New York City native who grew up in the Bronx. A first-generation college graduate, he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, a master of divinity degree in urban ministry and planning from the New York Theological Seminary in Manhattan, a doctorate of ministry in transformational leadership and cultural intelligence from Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, and a doctorate of education in executive leadership in higher education from St. John Fisher University. Washington will oversee HCC’s Human Resources department, Title IX (federal prohibition against sex and gender discrimination), the college’s Affirmative Action officer, and its interim executive director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Nonprofits Barr Foundation and Springpoint have selected the second cohort of their Transformative Leaders of Massachusetts, a two-year fellowship aimed at supporting a diverse group of aspiring school leaders. Two Springfield educators, Kori Alston, principal of Veritas Prep High School, and Teron Brown, math teacher, instructional coach, and basketball coach at Springfield Prep Charter School, are among 15 fellows selected from a group of 112 applicants. These middle-school and high-school educators are committed to delivering rigorous, student-centered instructional practice. They share a desire to build their knowledge and ability to lead in service of reimagining secondary schooling for all young people, especially the most underserved. The cohort will begin their work in the summer of 2024. As fellows, these educators will participate in a two-year school-design and leadership program that will build their leadership capacity and instructional experience so they can become innovative leaders and change agents in their schools and communities.

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Sarah Ouimette

Sarah Ouimette

D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS) announced the arrival of Sarah Ouimette into its leadership group, marking a significant milestone in the construction company’s history. Ouimette takes on the role of chief financial officer, bringing a robust financial background and meticulous attention to detail to the DAS team. Her expertise promises to ensure the company’s financial health and strategic growth. Founded in 1897, DAS has been committed to delivering exceptional service, fostering community development, and promoting sustainable building practices. As the company steps into the future, Ouimette’s inclusion as an owner and leader promises to further solidify its position as a premier construction firm. Ouimette joins Mark Sullivan, Dennis Sullivan, Ryan Gagne, Cicely Hislop, and Andrew Fleming on the DAS leadership team.

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Mikael Pyrtel, until recently the director of Economic Development for the town of Orange, has joined the Orange Economic Development and Industrial Corp. (OEDIC) as executive director. Pyrtel has a long history of successfully facilitating economic growth and development in key sectors of the economy at the local, regional, state, and federal levels and expects to transition the work he has been doing for the town seamlessly into his new organization. OEDIC operates under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 121C, which empowers local development organizations to implement projects that increase employment and develop disused or dilapidated properties. The citizens of Orange voted last year to expand OEDIC’s footprint beyond industrial areas to include those zoned for business. Recent budget woes in town led to the defunding of Pyrtel’s position but created an opportunity for OEDIC.

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Tracy Sicbaldi

Tracy Sicbaldi

Berkshire Bank announced Tracy Sicbaldi has joined the bank as senior vice president, Government and Municipal Sales officer. In this role, she will be responsible for managing and expanding Berkshire’s government banking relationships in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont. Sicbaldi has more than 30 years of experience in the financial-services industry with special expertise in cash management and government banking. Before joining Berkshire Bank, she was vice president, Commercial and Institutional Banking at PeoplesBank in Holyoke. Prior to that, she served in town treasurer roles in Monson and Hampden and held other positions in the financial-services industry. Sicbaldi is active in her community, serving on the board of directors for Dakin Humane Society, as board clerk for the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, and volunteering at WestMass ElderCare and Rays of Hope.

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MP CPAs announced the promotions of three associates to the position of senior associate. Bryce Thompson started with the firm as an intern in January 2021 and transitioned to full-time in June 2022 upon his graduation from Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients including individuals, limited-liability companies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and trusts. He is currently the chairperson of the firm’s learning and development committee and also takes an active role in the recruitment of students from local colleges and universities. Kristina Bullock started with the firm as an intern in June 2021 and transitioned to full-time in January 2022 upon her graduation from Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. She supervises audits, reviews, and compilations of financial statements of employee benefit plans, nonprofit organizations (including yellow-book and single audits), for-profit businesses, and charter schools. She is currently the co-chairperson of the firm’s learning and development committee. Brian Moss started with the firm as an intern in January 2022 and transitioned to full-time in January 2023 upon his graduation from Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients including individuals, limited-liability companies, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and trusts. He is currently the co-chairperson of the firm’s sunshine committee and also takes an active role in the recruitment of students from local colleges and universities.

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Noelle Crawford

Noelle Crawford

BFAIR announced the appointment of Noelle Crawford as the new director of Learning and Employee Development. She brings a wealth of experience in human resources and customer service to the organization, along with a strong educational background. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from MCLA and has built a diverse professional portfolio with roles including customer service representative for 403(b) plans, marketing specialist, and group benefits coordinator. She is well-versed in training, licensing, onboarding, leadership, HR coordination, and HRIS systems. In her new role, Crawford will spearhead the development of comprehensive training programs designed to support employee career growth, foster leadership skills, and align with BFAIR’s strategic objectives. Her proven expertise in operational efficiency, cross-functional leadership, and process-improvement solutions positions her as an ideal fit for this vital role.

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Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) announced the addition of seven new members to its board of directors: Corey Caron, managing director at Northwestern Mutual; Mychal Connolly Sr., founder and CEO of Stand Out Truck and Marketing and Cupcakes; Susan Fearn, vice president and Treasury Management officer for Liberty Bank; Ana Parrelli, vice president, Member and Employee Relations, LUSO Federal Credit Union; Nicole Polite, founder and CEO of the MH Group; Teremar Rodriguez-Vazquez, assistant general counsel at Health New England; and Joseph Williams, vice president, Commercial Lending at bankESB. JAWM also announced these updates to its executive committee: board co-chair, Tracy Alves-Lear, practice manager at Baystate Financial; board co-chair, Terrell Joyner, financial advisor at Charter Oak Financial and founder of the Consulting Web; and treasurer, Susan Fearn, vice president and Treasury Management officer, Liberty Bank.

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The Springfield Thunderbirds announced multiple promotions and hires in the team’s hockey operations department. First, the club announced that Steve Passineau, formerly head equipment manager, has accepted a promotion to join the St. Louis Blues, the T-Birds’ NHL affiliate, as an assistant equipment manager. In addition, Abe Edson, formerly the Thunderbirds’ strength and conditioning coach, will join the NHL’s Minnesota Wild as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. Casey Barile has been promoted to head equipment manager with the Thunderbirds after serving as an assistant for the last three seasons. A graduate of Kent State University and a native of St. Louis, Barile previously has experience in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) with the Orlando Solar Bears as an assistant equipment manager during the 2020-21 season. The Thunderbirds will also welcome two new members to the Hockey Operations staff for the 2024-25 season. Phil Currier will join the organization as a strength and conditioning coach. A Haverhill, N.H. native, Currier most recently served as director of Hockey Performance at the University of Vermont last season. His prior experience also includes stints at the University of Maine and his alma mater, Plymouth State University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport physiology and a master’s degree in applied exercise physiology and human performance. Lastly, Steven Smith will join the Thunderbirds as assistant equipment manager. The McAllen, Texas native most recently served as head equipment manager for the United States Hockey League’s Youngstown Phantoms from 2022 to 2024, where he was a member of the club’s Clark Cup championship in 2023. He has served in the same capacity for six organizations, including the ECHL’s Wichita Thunder and the North American Hockey League’s Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees, Amarillo Bulls, Jamestown Rebels, and New Jersey Titans.

Incorporations

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

EAST LONGMEADOW

Pro Ace Group Inc., 25 Thompson St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Anthony Sarno Sr., same. Youth sports program.

GRANBY

RJM Painting Inc., 11 Smith Ave., Granby, MA 01033. Justin Vanasse, same. House painting.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Invivo Institute Research Foundation Inc., 89 Brush Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Julia Prizing Unger, 101 Brookline Ave., Albany, NY 12203. Foundation established to collect and compile clinical data to conduct research and advance the field of stuttering treatments and communications disorders and publish research data and findings.

HOLYOKE

Claudio Anesthesia, P.C., 50 Holy Family Road, Unit 110, Holyoke, MA 01040. Raymund Claudio Jr., same. Nurse anesthetist.

LEE

Assis Home Improvement Inc., 28 Lana Ave., Lee, MA 01238. Julio Lopes De Assis, same. Remodeling, carpentry, and painting.

LUDLOW

Warriors of Christ Inc., 32 Noel St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Jeffrey Sheltra, same. Nonprofit organization organized to hold charitable events in the community and provide assistance to less fortunate individuals.

PITTSFIELD

Affordable Granite & Cabinetry Outlet Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. John Quiles, 36 Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524. Sales of cabinets, countertops, and flooring.

Kafca Engineering and International Trading Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Basri Duman, same. Energy-system supplies and services.

Nimbusnest Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Tina Paul, same. Temp staffing agency.

RUSSELL

Massconn Minisplits Inc., 370 Pine Hill Road, Russell, MA 01071. ThomasSkrodzki Sr., 372 Pine Hill Road, Russell, MA 01071. Installation of mini-splits and heat-pump systems.

SPRINGFIELD

Delicias Caribenas Inc., 700 Berkshire Ave., Springfield, MA 75253. Luis Otero, 1883 Main St., Springfield, MA 01101. To engage in a comfortable ambience with brothers and sisters in Christ and help those in need related to hunger.

Level-Up Tobacco & Convenience Inc., 784 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Naji Rageh, same. Convenience store with tobacco sales.

People Aligning to Create Harmony NFP Inc., 227 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01118. Jorge Perez, same. Charitable organization established to engage in educational, charitable, and civic activities.

Sphinx Sparx Inc., 235 Chestnut St., Unit 15, Springfield, MA 01103. Kelyn Zelaya Rodriguez, same. Conducting business operations, entering contracts, acquiring assets, and engaging in commercial transactions.

WESTFIELD

Erwin Electrical Services Inc., 53 Westwood Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Michael Erwin, same. Electrical contracting and installation work, including but not limited to fire warning and security systems.

Union Mart Liquor Inc., 420 Union St., Suite D, Westfield, MA 01085. Nilkumar Patel, 788 Willard St., Apt. 504, Quincy, MA 02169. Package store.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Fresh Dish Halal Inc., 170 Morton St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ibrahim Mohamed, same. Catering food business.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of July 2024.

AMHERST

Amherst Associates LLC
370 East Northampton Road
Gregory Konover

Chao Designs PLLC
128 Snell St.
Maria Chao

Common Share Food Co-op
57 Oak Knoll St.
Jennifer Goodheart

CTI Energy Services LLC
37 South Pleasant St.
Thomas Timmins

David Hillerby Photography
314 Amity St.
David Hillerby

DRFAM LLC
460 West St.
David Rice

Law Office of Tricia L. Montgomery
22 Lessey St., #320
Tricia Montgomery

Maureen Buchanan Jones
338 Pelham Road
Maureen Jones

Next Granola
16 Cranberry Lane
Susan Chinman

Redwood Enterprises
357 West Pomeroy Lane
Eric Spokas

Redwood Milling and Timber
357 West Pomeroy Lane
Eric Spokas

Riverbend A&E Farm
357 West Pomeroy Lane
Eric Spokas

Simply Ten
16 Cranberry Lane
Susan Chinman

Tanbrook Studios
83 Chestnut St.
Pamela Ledoux

Tricia’s Creations
22 Lessey St., #320
Tricia Montgomery

EASTHAMPTON

Big Beer Draught Co.
49 Westview Ter.
Brett Roy

Construction Trades English
116 Pleasant St., #420
Denis Wogan

ESL Cambridge
116 Pleasant St., #420
Denis Wogan

The Vintage Cellar East
122 Pleasant St.
Jasmine Montanaro

Western Mass Drones
186 Northampton St.
Janel Jorda

HADLEY

Advance Auto Parts
346 Russell St.
Advance Stores Co.

Bay Road Firewood
35 Lawrence Plain Road
Kenneth Koeher

Energy Unwinding
108 Russell St.
Kimberly Kyounghokoh

Ffitt Health
234 Russell St.
Efosa Guobadia

J2 Living Co. LLC
333 River Dr.
James Palmier, Jack Dumala

Mattress Firm
7 South Maple St.
Mattress Firm Inc.

Sunny Brook Farm
6 Mount Warner Road
Joseph Boisvert, Michelle Boisvert

Western Mass Hearing
104A Russell St.
Deborah Reed

PITTSFIELD

BAM Enterprise
82 Wendell Ave.
Beaty’s Affiliate Marketing LLC

Bei Tempi
195 Onota St.
Zukes Soups & Variety LLC

Berkshire Concrete Corp.
550 Cheshire Road
Petricca Industries Inc.

Cim’s Line Co.
454 Pecks Road
Joseph Cimini Jr.

Cuppa Love LLC
16 Kensington Ave.
Emily Silver

EL Cleaning Services
80 Plunkett St.
Emilly Tozzo Lein

King & Sons Enterprises
83 Lafayette St.
King & Sons Enterprises Inc.

Old Stagecoach
82 West Housatonic St.
Jeremy Smith, RyanAnne Naughton

Placita Latina Restaurant & Market
41 North St.
Vladimir Cruz Romero

Premier Mobile Logistics
82 Wendell Ave.
Ethan Castillo

Teva’s Little Family Childcare
87 Livingston Ave.
Teva O’Rourke Iacuessa

SOUTH HADLEY

Clean Cuts South Hadley
28 Maple St.
Joshua Breault

Philip Randazzo Media
76 Hadley Village Road, Apt. A
Philip Randazzo

Pink Door Photography
2 Lyman St.
Pink Door Photography

WESTFIELD

Community Church of Westfield
170 Elm St.
Advent Christian Church of Westfield

DVM Engineering
14 Meadowbrook Lane
Dmitriy Mayboroda

Grateful Bake House
28 Court St.
Jamie Michalski

JPS1
555 Russell Road, Unit A3
Jenna Shoup

JPS2
13 Allen Ave.
April Esposito

Park Square Dental, P.C.
60 Court St.
Sushma Reddy, Donthi Reddy

Phantum Fan
14 Sycamore St., #19
Caleb Konopko

Pint Sized Play
13 Phelps Ave.
Jennifer Balland

Pioneer Tree Co.
35 New Broadway
Roman Tikhonchuk

Problem Solvers Handycouple
21 Klondike Ave.
Larisa Snow, Yury Mishyn

Railroad Auto Recycling LLC
19 Railroad Ave.
Railroad Auto Recycling LLC

Bankruptcies

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

Argonm, Andres
Argon (Deceased), Santa
40 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/17/2024

Girard, Francis G.
70 State Road
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2024

MacDonald, Robin F.
a/k/a Aubin, Robin F.
210 River Road
South Deerfield, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2024

Martinelli, Cristalle Lee
PO Box 851
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/21/2024

Martinez-Marrero, Jonathan Omar
PO Box 6036
Holyoke, MA 01041
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2024

McFee, Amber Dawn
266 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/17/2024

Nina, Ana Mercedes
10 Sanderson St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/19/2024

Nye, John Adam
566 Hapgood St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/24/2024

O’Toole-Roselli, Jeffrey John
118 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/20/2024

Phillips, Carl C
Marusarz-Phillips, Laurie J.
a/k/a Marusarz, Laurie J.
240 Lenox Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/26/2024

Sanchez, Sureina
183 Michigan Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2024

Silberstein, Stayce L.
PO Box 376
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/19/2024

Turner, Ada M.
107 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/17/2024

Zoito, Jeremy A.
27 Watson St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/18/2024

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

634 Bellus Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michael J. Schunke
Seller: J. E. Branson
Date: 06/27/24

141 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Loch Lurel LLC
Seller: Lakeside Park LLC
Date: 06/25/24

143-A Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Loch Lurel LLC
Seller: Burning Sesation LLC
Date: 06/25/24

143-B Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Loch Lurel LLC
Seller: Burning Sesation LLC
Date: 06/25/24

143-C Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Loch Lurel LLC
Seller: Burning Sesation LLC
Date: 06/25/24

28 Meadow Lane
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Sheila Graves
Seller: Matthew J. Glassman
Date: 07/03/24

86 South St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Gloria Pacosa
Seller: Stephen Ouimet
Date: 06/27/24

544 Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jennifer Nascimento
Seller: Lynne A. Fifield
Date: 06/28/24

BUCKLAND

11 Creamery Ave.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $543,000
Buyer: Corey Bruffee
Seller: Pathlight Inc.
Date: 07/03/24

64 Water St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $506,000
Buyer: Charles E. Burns
Seller: Aimee Gelnaw
Date: 07/01/24

CONWAY

Cricket Hill Road, Lot 1
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Lewis, Thomas H., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/24

Cricket Hill Road Lot 2
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Lewis, Thomas H., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/24

576 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Laurie Farkas
Seller: Deborah Wilkes Int.
Date: 06/26/24

DEERFIELD

35 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Courtney Gagne
Seller: Kevin R. Kittilstved
Date: 06/21/24

5 Elm St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $509,000
Buyer: 5 Elm St LLC
Seller: Lawrence A. Golonka
Date: 07/02/24

337 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Graves
Seller: Suzanne Nowak
Date: 06/26/24

594 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Bement School Inc.
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 06/27/24

Mountain Road, Lot 2
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Jonatha L. Pepyne
Seller: Zajac, Henry, (Estate)
Date: 07/02/24

57 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Christine Grimaldi
Seller: Liam O’Brien
Date: 06/28/24

64 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Ann M. Konieczny
Seller: Judith A. Ress
Date: 06/21/24

62 Wapping Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Talbott L. Simonds
Seller: Wapping Road Holdings LLC
Date: 07/02/24

GREENFIELD

46-48 Church St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Davis
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 06/24/24

175 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Jennifer D. Ladner
Seller: Carol W. Conrad
Date: 06/25/24

58 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael Audet
Seller: Jeffrey P. Klein
Date: 06/24/24

97 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Jean Smith
Date: 06/21/24

270 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Jaduke Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: 270 Main Greenfield LLC
Date: 06/27/24

9 Orchard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $495,500
Buyer: Patrick Glass
Seller: Kevin M. Sweeney
Date: 06/28/24

34 Overland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $266,670
Buyer: Karen A. Bergstrom
Seller: Bergstrom, Ann D., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/24

3 Village Green
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Mitchell Penfield
Seller: Jessica Bryant
Date: 06/28/24

68 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $247,400
Buyer: Chane Closser
Seller: Christopher R. Pastuszak
Date: 06/21/24

41-43 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: LCS Realty LLC
Seller: Robert A. Depalma
Date: 06/25/24

HEATH

166 Number 9 Road
Heath, MA 01367
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Schnarr
Seller: Donald W. Johnson
Date: 06/28/24

LEVERETT

Long Hill Road, Lot 3
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Christine G. McDannald
Seller: Anibal Gonzalez-Rivera
Date: 06/21/24

LEYDEN

97 River Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Nancy Soderstrom
Seller: Nikolas J. Adamski
Date: 07/03/24

MONTAGUE

41 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Pasha Realty LLC
Seller: Jason M. Spencer
Date: 07/01/24

1 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ryan Maloney
Seller: Joel C. Tognarelli
Date: 07/02/24

52 J St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: John Anctil
Seller: Genevieve Schmidt
Date: 07/02/24

29 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Gordon R. Morse
Seller: Harry S. Rockland-Miller
Date: 07/03/24

23 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Carolyn Murray
Seller: Nancy A. Stafford
Date: 06/27/24

3 Taylor Heights
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $534,000
Buyer: Richard Cramm
Seller: Foote, Robert, (Estate)
Date: 07/02/24

NORTHFIELD

33 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Graves
Seller: Kathryn M. Hartshorne
Date: 06/27/24

15 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $345,100
Buyer: Matthew T. Belden
Seller: Gary M. Weber
Date: 06/28/24

ORANGE

42 Butterworth Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ashley Thiboutot
Seller: John A. Gostan
Date: 06/26/24

75 Congress St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Scot Gordon
Seller: Bonita L. Bradshaw
Date: 07/05/24

48 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Triangle Works LLC
Seller: Orange Technology Center Inc.
Date: 06/26/24

19 Howe St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $246,030
Buyer: Christopher J. Malm
Seller: Amy Greene
Date: 06/28/24

25 Rogers Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Emanuele A. Trapella
Seller: Shirley Woffenden
Date: 06/21/24

SHELBURNE

183 South Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Leslie Fowle
Seller: Underwood, Craig A., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/24

SHUTESBURY

244 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Phillip M. Hampton
Seller: Branden Eugenio
Date: 07/03/24

64 Pratt Corner Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Claire Dutton
Seller: Robert Moss
Date: 06/28/24

SUNDERLAND

19 Ledgewood Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Taylor B. Marcotte
Seller: Neal N. Slocombe
Date: 06/28/24

WHATELY

38 Mountain Road
Whately, MA 01066
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Jason Judge
Seller: Barbara K. Pomeroy
Date: 06/28/24

265 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Darcy J. Tozier
Seller: Darcy J. Tozier
Date: 06/26/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

58 Alhambra Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Stacey L. Belliveau
Seller: Lindsay Cournoyer
Date: 06/27/24

12 Castle Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Carol A. Slate
Seller: Grus, Theresa A., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

462-464 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Timothy Girich
Seller: Raymond J. Nardi
Date: 06/24/24

76 Fox Farm Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jacob Averill
Seller: Andrea L. Poirier
Date: 06/24/24

191 Franklin St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Angela C. Boulay
Seller: Bonnie Merrifield
Date: 06/27/24

75 Greenacre Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: James J. Gutowski
Seller: Richard Tonelli
Date: 06/25/24

83-85 Kanawha Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jack Chen
Seller: Marie-Elaina Graves
Date: 07/02/24

188 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $212,760
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Peter A. Boadry
Date: 06/28/24

236 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Hafza F. Madeen
Seller: Yichao Xu
Date: 06/24/24

122 Nicole Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $671,000
Buyer: Mark C. Watson LT
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 06/21/24

77 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Jacob Rickmon
Seller: Colemac NT
Date: 07/02/24

67 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Stephen Hawes
Seller: David P. McGurn
Date: 06/25/24

115 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Ivan A. Guzman
Seller: Robert Lareau
Date: 07/02/24

916 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,550,000
Buyer: Bochasanwasi Shree Akshar
Seller: Kapetanios Realty LLC
Date: 06/25/24

1114 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Aster Realty LLC
Seller: Carl C. Zimmerman
Date: 07/01/24

29 Yale Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jcs Properties LLC
Seller: Paul F. Radtke
Date: 06/26/24

BLANDFORD

4 Beulah Land Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: David Barone
Seller: John C. Zalot
Date: 06/26/24

10 Kaolin Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Meghan Sullivan
Seller: Caitlin R. Talbot
Date: 06/28/24

BRIMFIELD

44 3rd St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $791,400
Buyer: Michael J. Placella
Seller: Elizabeth A. Hinckley
Date: 06/21/24

65 Dix Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Daniel Johnson
Seller: Raymond A. Rousseau
Date: 06/25/24

119 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Joseph B. Finnegan
Seller: Srv Properties LLC
Date: 06/21/24

146 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: James Esterbrook
Seller: John Robinson
Date: 06/26/24

CHICOPEE

139 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Keys Upgrade LLC
Seller: Adrienne Nietupski
Date: 06/21/24

78 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Sudan Curiel
Seller: Gerald R. Davignon
Date: 07/02/24

16 Chapman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Chapman LLC
Seller: Robert Couture
Date: 06/28/24

828 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $920,000
Buyer: CT River View LLC
Seller: Elliot N. Scher
Date: 06/26/24

50 Crestwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Jennifer A. Buck
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/01/24

149 Cyran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Michael D. Hinton
Seller: Debra A. Marcotte
Date: 06/28/24

47 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $294,175
Buyer: Jennifer A. Krok
Seller: Kyle Robert
Date: 06/21/24

18 Devlin Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kristiana Tadeo
Seller: Laurie Berry
Date: 07/02/24

626 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Abdullah Karam
Seller: Roger W. Raymond
Date: 06/21/24

98 Fair St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Michelle Navarro
Seller: Scott Thomas
Date: 06/25/24

34 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Wendy Turgeon
Seller: Jennifer Summers
Date: 06/28/24

133 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Aaron Gallaspie
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 06/26/24

854 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Silent Enterprises LLC
Date: 06/25/24

854 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Silent Enterprises LLC
Seller: Denise L. Coleman
Date: 06/25/24

87 Greenpoint Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Laurie Berry
Seller: Skiba LT
Date: 07/02/24

33 Haynes Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $4,200,000
Buyer: GMS Realty LLP
Seller: C. & C. Mass Ventures LLC
Date: 07/01/24

177 Holyoke Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $406,500
Buyer: Amber M. Joly
Seller: Steven E. Humel
Date: 06/27/24

22 Hunt Seat Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mindy Wojcik
Seller: Kathleen M. Boutin
Date: 06/26/24

81 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Katie Vient
Seller: Enrique M. Chavez
Date: 06/28/24

148 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Revamp Realty LLC
Seller: Ted Popper
Date: 06/25/24

281 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Benjamin O. Cowden
Seller: Frederick J. Gagnon
Date: 06/21/24

55 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Alyssa C. Arnell
Seller: Furgal, Linda, (Estate)
Date: 06/27/24

65 Mathieu Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jose Padilla
Seller: Lydia M. Drouillard
Date: 06/21/24

233 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Luis Leon
Seller: Schreiber, Marion J., (Estate)
Date: 07/02/24

96 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $737,000
Buyer: V. & B. Enterprise LLC
Seller: Geoffrey W. King
Date: 07/03/24

88 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Meaghan Lancaster
Seller: Sara A. Windyka
Date: 07/03/24

125 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Robert A. Noyes
Seller: Beliveau FT
Date: 07/03/24

34 Richelieu St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael Clemente
Seller: Philip J. Alarie
Date: 06/26/24

89 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Pares
Seller: Miguel A. Aguirre-Rivera
Date: 07/02/24

10 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: David N. Plante
Seller: Slats RT
Date: 06/28/24

14 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: David N. Plante
Seller: Slats RT
Date: 06/28/24

145 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sybel Gonzalez
Seller: Albert R. Mason
Date: 06/27/24

73 Summit Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Livingwater Capital LLC
Seller: Norman L. Breton
Date: 06/28/24

78 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Silene E. Mendes-Correia
Seller: Kenneth Damours
Date: 07/03/24

26 Walter St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Princess Nuah
Seller: Lois A. Brown
Date: 07/01/24

33 Walton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Alex S. Morneau
Seller: Denice Turcotte
Date: 07/02/24

17 Warwick Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Finn C. McCool
Seller: Michael P. McCool
Date: 06/24/24

33 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joseph Boudreau
Seller: Reardon, Jennifer L., (Estate)
Date: 07/03/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jose Cid
Seller: A-O-K RT
Date: 07/02/24

115 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Langley
Seller: Anthony Hernandez
Date: 07/02/24

5 Corning St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Carley A. Ballard
Seller: Hadley B. Pellegrino
Date: 06/28/24

44 East Village Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Derek A. Johnson
Seller: James T. White
Date: 06/21/24

149 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Adam J. Christensen
Seller: Christina E. Rolfe
Date: 06/28/24

7 Fairway Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Sonia Riyaz
Seller: Vamshi Thandra
Date: 06/21/24

29 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Seller: Zych, Jeanette E., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 2-5
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Morning Dow RT
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 06/26/24

46 Highlandview Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Daniel Foster
Seller: Thomas P. Ogoley
Date: 06/27/24

286 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Brownmeadow LLC
Seller: 286 Maple Street NT
Date: 06/24/24

45 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: David Blank
Seller: Christine M. Talbot
Date: 06/28/24

689 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Melissa K. Gogan
Seller: Martin P. Loiselle
Date: 07/02/24

353 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Analytical Sciences Marketing
Seller: Bryant Biccum
Date: 06/28/24

872 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Margaret M. Larocca
Seller: Robert R. Driscoll
Date: 06/25/24

HAMPDEN

151 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $731,500
Buyer: Cassandra Fitzpatrick
Seller: Cumberland Blues RT
Date: 06/28/24

HOLLAND

10 Blodgett Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Luzannelis Pagan
Seller: Heather E. Johnson
Date: 06/24/24

3 Chaffee Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $182,398
Buyer: Rcaf Loan Acquisition LP
Seller: Francis Zaik
Date: 06/27/24

HOLYOKE

297 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anchor Church Inc.
Seller: Maisha LLC
Date: 06/28/24

24 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Alfred Estabrook
Seller: Brittany Wajda
Date: 06/28/24

45 Berkshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Edwin Feliciano
Seller: Edgar J. Diaz
Date: 06/28/24

3-5 Canby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Sophal Khun
Seller: 45 Pine Street Assocs. Inc.
Date: 07/01/24

223 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Nationwide Community Revitalization
Seller: Morgan Stanley M. T. 2006-1
Date: 07/03/24

275 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Holyoke Health Center Inc.
Seller: 275 High St. Holyoke LLC
Date: 07/03/24

408 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Alyssa Y. Guevara
Seller: Alicia Rosario
Date: 06/25/24

412 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Alyssa Y. Guevara
Seller: Alicia Rosario
Date: 06/25/24

35-41 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Austin Choquette
Seller: Herbert FT
Date: 06/21/24

132 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $206,500
Buyer: Rafael Correa
Seller: Jorge Correa
Date: 07/02/24

48-50 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John C. Areche
Seller: Mary K. Day
Date: 07/01/24

60 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Mason Scott
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/27/24

174-180 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Elliot Properties LLC
Seller: Boston Home Invest LLC
Date: 06/25/24

13-15 Meadow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Stone
Seller: Elissette M. Marquez
Date: 06/24/24

LONGMEADOW

107 Albemarle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Tracy Christensen
Seller: Lawrence L. Goldberg
Date: 06/26/24

118 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Edwin Maldonado
Seller: Keith T. Sell
Date: 06/21/24

196 Coventry Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Al-Thoun TR
Seller: Susan E. Gaynor IRT
Date: 06/21/24

154 Deepwoods Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $497,500
Buyer: Douglas C. Ratner
Seller: Lisa M. Ross
Date: 06/21/24

203 Ellington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,002,500
Buyer: Anthony Vitiello
Seller: Jennifer M. Mathews
Date: 06/21/24

287 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Annita Jones
Seller: Grammatiki Anderson
Date: 07/02/24

64 Lincoln Park
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $429,500
Buyer: Reatrey Chen
Seller: Robin T. Mulcahy
Date: 06/27/24

41 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Kurtis R. Brown
Seller: CKJ Realty LLC
Date: 06/21/24

418 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Peter D. McFadden
Seller: Henrietta I. Idumwonyi
Date: 07/02/24

48 Maplewood St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kyle Miller
Seller: Jillian D. Pugliese
Date: 06/26/24

140 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Thompson Sunderaj
Seller: Luis Racks Installer Corp.
Date: 06/28/24

6 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Benjamin Reardon
Seller: Christopher K. Curtis
Date: 06/27/24

168 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Stephen W. Hopkins
Seller: William T. McCarry
Date: 07/01/24

68 Pendleton Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $990,000
Buyer: Bin Wang
Seller: Diane M. Braden RET
Date: 06/28/24

249 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $442,500
Buyer: Jordan Russell
Seller: 249 Redfern Drive LLC
Date: 06/28/24

LUDLOW

21 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $288,900
Buyer: Kelly Closser
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 06/28/24

Avelino Way, Lot 7
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lee Realty Co. LLC
Seller: Pauldin LLC
Date: 06/27/24

Avelino Way, Lot 8
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Lee Realty Co LLC
Seller: Pauldin LLC
Date: 06/27/24

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 78
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Danill Gerasimchuk
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 06/24/24

19 Beachside Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Stacy L. Martin
Seller: Paul W. Perreault
Date: 06/28/24

53 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jonah P. Cummings
Seller: Joe S. Lopes
Date: 06/24/24

61 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: William C. Shephard
Seller: Walter E. Craven
Date: 07/03/24

21 Homestretch Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Gary E. Chenaille
Seller: Edward F. O’Neil
Date: 06/26/24

20 Jennifer Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Baker
Seller: Oscar Rosario
Date: 06/27/24

55 Karen Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Americo G. Dacruz
Seller: Sally D. Sepiol
Date: 06/28/24

32 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Curtis B. Perreault
Seller: Carlos M. Genovevo
Date: 06/27/24

51 Laroche St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Karen Coppolino
Seller: Michele Mirlocca
Date: 06/25/24

280 Munsing St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Landry
Seller: Louis P. Langlois
Date: 06/28/24

39 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Amy Marshall
Seller: Nicole L. Gleason
Date: 06/28/24

15 Richmond Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Haleigh E. Knowlton
Seller: Ryan B. Churchill
Date: 06/25/24

115 Timberidge Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: James D. Heyrana
Seller: Frederick J. Roper
Date: 06/28/24

444 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Susa, Thomas J.,(Estate)
Date: 06/24/24

127 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ismael Hernandez
Seller: Nelson, Richard D., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

195 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Olivia Martins
Seller: Kevin Dowling
Date: 06/21/24

MONSON

9 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kenneth Wilkinson
Seller: Dustin B. Raney
Date: 06/24/24

172 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Leif Ronaldson
Seller: Christian J. Young
Date: 07/01/24

152 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jody Weidler
Seller: Jacques D. Bourgault
Date: 06/27/24

206 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Kimberly Segien
Seller: Michael G. Roberge
Date: 06/26/24

43 Upper Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Dylan Thomas
Seller: William L. Skinner
Date: 07/02/24

PALMER

83 Fairview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Jacob A. Shrewsbury
Seller: Amanda Szidat
Date: 06/28/24

40 Forest Lake Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Yevgeniy Tsvetov
Seller: Lisa A. Beaudry
Date: 06/28/24

47 Fuller Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Timothy Merchant
Seller: Varakas RT
Date: 06/28/24

4209-4215 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Chloe Laduke
Seller: Sergio Dacruz
Date: 06/21/24

2089 Oak St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Betsy Sanchez
Seller: Chenevert Properties LLC
Date: 06/24/24

2002 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Hunter Methot
Seller: Brenda L. Methot
Date: 07/02/24

61 Riverview Pkwy.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Seller: Jesse Heroux
Date: 06/28/24

26 Rockview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Benjamin F. Normandin
Seller: Kenneth H. Trabert
Date: 07/01/24

RUSSELL

33 Old New England Path
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Ryan L. Slayton
Seller: Steven M. Jones
Date: 06/26/24

SPRINGFIELD

110 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Katherine Lindeman
Seller: Robert E. Dancy
Date: 06/25/24

39 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Xiumei Ye
Seller: Mint Realty Group LLC
Date: 06/28/24

1962 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Michael J. McLaughlin
Seller: Northeast Asset Mgmt. LLC
Date: 07/01/24

331-335 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,030,000
Buyer: Mallary Village LLC
Seller: Ginkgo Holdings LLC
Date: 06/28/24

69-71 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Seller: 69-71 Ardmore Street LLC
Date: 06/21/24

23 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Debra C. Brown
Seller: Stephen A. Chmielewski
Date: 07/03/24

42-46 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kaynu Mgmt. Group LLC
Seller: Karl P. Baxter
Date: 06/27/24

18 Bamforth Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Meka Projects LLC
Seller: Doe, Jill W. (Estate)
Date: 06/21/24

Barnum St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Better Builders Construction LLC
Seller: Corinne Pappelardo
Date: 07/03/24

1171 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sabrina Caceres
Seller: Bonnie Senecal
Date: 06/27/24

14-16 Beauregard St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Lisbeth Guerrero
Seller: Iveliz Ramos
Date: 06/27/24

121 Bellevue Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Lissette Morales
Seller: Roland Hope
Date: 06/28/24

661 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: JJS Capital Investment LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Investment LLC
Date: 07/01/24

29 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 06/27/24

87 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Robert E. Dancy
Seller: Douglas C. Kinney
Date: 06/25/24

1208 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Savanna Charow
Seller: SH Properties LLC
Date: 06/21/24

15-17 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $231,750
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Kylin Sorl
Date: 06/28/24

1112 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Leonildo Ramos
Seller: Pinecrest Holdings LLC
Date: 07/01/24

1112 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,550
Buyer: Pinecrest Holdings LLC
Seller: 1090 Boston Road Inc.
Date: 07/01/24

82 Brittany Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Leonel A. Bunga
Seller: Maryanne B. Caughlin
Date: 06/28/24

314 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jose R. Veras-Rodriguez
Seller: Kendy C. Concepcion
Date: 07/02/24

72 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Edwin McCray
Seller: DS Group Investments LLC
Date: 06/24/24

400 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Melro Associates Inc.
Seller: Peter J. Griffin
Date: 07/01/24

61 Cornwall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Marilyn Sanchez
Seller: 21 Shawmut Avenue LLC
Date: 07/01/24

68 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Janet S. Colon-Aviles
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 07/02/24

95 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Yulissa E. Lebron
Seller: Anthoney M. Lomax
Date: 06/27/24

47 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mtabele Mwandja
Seller: GNS Real Estate Investments LLC
Date: 06/28/24

109-111 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $380,400
Buyer: Julia M. Parache-Urena
Seller: Ellie Miller
Date: 06/26/24

170 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Chianta Mack
Seller: Roberto Flores
Date: 06/21/24

140 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Eckert
Seller: Roberto Rivera-Negron
Date: 07/03/24

84 Everett St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $253,800
Buyer: Everett RT
Seller: Rebecca Okyere
Date: 07/03/24

137 Feltham Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Pedro Rosado
Seller: Noel Y. Soto
Date: 06/21/24

86 Fernwold St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kaynu Mgmt. Group LLC
Seller: Karl P. Baxter
Date: 06/27/24

86 Fernwood St.
Springfield, MA 01020
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kaynu Mgmt. Group LLC
Seller: Karl P. Baxter
Date: 06/27/24

143 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Sean Curran
Seller: Lisandra Melendez
Date: 06/27/24

11 Fowler St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Mark A. Szalankiewicz
Date: 07/02/24

28-30 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Maher H. Abbood
Seller: Nathaly Pujols
Date: 06/21/24

20 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Jennifer Hernandez
Seller: Phantom Holdings LLC
Date: 06/21/24

186-188 Goodwin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dalia M. Wurszt
Seller: Joel Wall
Date: 06/21/24

81 Grand St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kay Greaves
Seller: Catherine J. Guerri
Date: 06/28/24

70 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Victoria E. Shortt
Seller: Loren E. Boynton-Schimmel
Date: 06/28/24

7-9 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: John G. Joanides
Date: 06/28/24

58-60 Hollywood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Franiana M. Blanco Mendez
Seller: Hermite Dikilus
Date: 06/27/24

15 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Hurst
Seller: Lisa D. McGrady
Date: 06/26/24

114 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Temeca L. Short
Seller: Cook & Assocs. Property Investment LLC
Date: 06/28/24

59-61 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Caravaleau Nazaire
Seller: Danielle Cruz
Date: 06/24/24

22 Leitch St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Amado V. Morales
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 06/28/24

17 Leland Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $271,372
Buyer: Cristian J. Garcia
Seller: Ashley N. Soto
Date: 07/03/24

88 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,618
Buyer: William T. Raleigh
Seller: Midfirst Bank
Date: 07/02/24

566-568 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: BH Property-Springfield LLC
Seller: Ronald W. Chechile
Date: 06/28/24

38 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Glorialyz De Los Santos
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/27/24

105-107 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Almiro De Jesus
Seller: Mass. Housing Connect Inc.
Date: 06/26/24

39 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Samuel Farinloye
Seller: Nanamensah K. Ansah
Date: 06/28/24

15 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Seller: Devon Sutherland
Date: 07/03/24

227 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 227 Mill St. TR
Seller: 227 Mill Street LLC
Date: 06/28/24

272 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Richemene E. Placius
Seller: Mtabele Mwandjam
Date: 06/28/24

61 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hassan Tlais
Seller: Julio C. Rodriguez
Date: 06/28/24

35 Montclair St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: John S. Tilley
Date: 07/03/24

114 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Edwin D. Gonzalez-Rosario
Seller: Global Homes Prop. LLC
Date: 06/25/24

71 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Fabert Joseph
Seller: Judith P. James
Date: 06/21/24

6 North Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Judith E. Gagnon
Seller: Louise J. Roncallii
Date: 06/28/24

204 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $539,900
Buyer: Tamika Harvey
Seller: Jose R. Abreu
Date: 07/01/24

393 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Robert S. Decoteau
Date: 06/21/24

97 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jamie Hopkins
Seller: Brian W. Elliott
Date: 07/01/24

51-53 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Stephanie Hall-Thomas
Seller: Leslie M. Bennett
Date: 07/02/24

27 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carlos Colondres
Seller: Brittany Tobey-Bowers
Date: 07/02/24

1205 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jackeline Rosario
Seller: Lamoureux, Elanor A, (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

1061 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Owen J. Smith
Seller: Gabriel Paredes
Date: 06/28/24

248 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Omyr J. Bernard-Vega
Seller: A&T Properties LLC
Date: 07/01/24

68 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Sadeeq Foster
Seller: Walkis Figueroa
Date: 06/28/24

170 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Danielle Cruz
Seller: Geraldine A. Brasin
Date: 06/24/24

338 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kayla Decaro
Seller: Zachary A. Van Dyk
Date: 06/21/24

110 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kaynu Mgmt. Group LLC
Seller: Viet Tran
Date: 06/27/24

83 Pilgrim Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Maria P. Wagner
Seller: Douglas A. Laravee
Date: 06/28/24

1271 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Jose Bayron
Seller: Patrick Mastrobattista
Date: 06/28/24

62 Pomona St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $293,500
Buyer: Xiumei Ye
Seller: Mint Realty Group LLC
Date: 06/28/24

83 Progress Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Dubrey Springfield LLC
Seller: Marie G. Dubrey
Date: 07/02/24

24-26 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Lazaire Delisca
Seller: Dolores Abreu
Date: 07/03/24

290 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wilkins J. Franco Zorrilla
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 06/21/24

45 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tafadzwa Dapi
Seller: Kristine Rolley
Date: 06/28/24

160 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Jodi Smith-Perkins
Seller: Rosalyn A. Mazza-Shepard
Date: 06/28/24

204 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kimberly Perez
Seller: Crystal Pares
Date: 07/02/24

114 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: AJ Capital Inc.
Seller: Abfc 2004-Opt5 TR
Date: 07/01/24

School St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,070,000
Buyer: Matthew Rasetta
Seller: New Man Ventures LLC
Date: 06/21/24

105-111 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,070,000
Buyer: Matthew Rasetta
Seller: New Man Ventures LLC
Date: 06/21/24

70 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Manuel Cid
Seller: Felix De La Cruz
Date: 06/28/24

61 Southern Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Bonnie Senecal
Seller: John M. Stavro
Date: 06/27/24

35 Squire Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Troy Norrington
Seller: Debra Tougias
Date: 07/02/24

447-451 State St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Soun E. Chheou
Seller: 447 State Street LLC
Date: 07/02/24

65 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $483,650
Buyer: Shirley Vazquez
Seller: East Coast Contracting LL
Date: 06/27/24

20 Taber St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Roland Hope
Seller: Justin P. McKennon
Date: 06/28/24

191 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Candida Santos
Seller: Angelica Rosario
Date: 06/28/24

75-77 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Albert & Mary Pennino TR
Seller: Briana Carlos
Date: 07/03/24

14 Tumbleweed Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Eberto T. Marroquin
Seller: Bruce L. White
Date: 06/28/24

41 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jaime Welch
Seller: Rmo Pra Inc.
Date: 06/21/24

213 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Zarcone
Seller: Kenrick Williams
Date: 06/28/24

122 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Serrano
Seller: Graham & Lumpkin LLC
Date: 07/01/24

120 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $247,700
Buyer: Maria A. Arbour
Seller: Berthiaume, Frances, (Estate)
Date: 06/27/24

76 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Isaiah Polk
Seller: Troy Norrington
Date: 06/21/24

373 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Rusber Diaz
Seller: Miguel A. Algarin
Date: 07/03/24

415-417 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Oluwatimilehin Fagade
Seller: Mabel D. Guicho
Date: 06/25/24

139-141 Woodside Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: FH Vision Inc.
Seller: Phuong Q. Phan
Date: 07/01/24

SOUTHWICK

19 Charles Johnson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kenneth Potts
Seller: Doiron, Jean Y. (Estate)
Date: 06/25/24

17 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robert Solitario
Seller: John Drude
Date: 06/21/24

6 Ham Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Eduard V. Chekhovskiy
Seller: Joseph Gilbert
Date: 07/03/24

234 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Elisabeth Neufeld
Seller: Aga Brothers LLC
Date: 06/28/24

110 Summer Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Garrapy
Seller: Mhi Properties LLC
Date: 06/25/24

Tall Pines Trail, Lot 25
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 06/26/24

Tall Pines Trail, Lot 27
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 06/26/24

 

TOLLAND

56 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: David Gufarotti
Seller: Tolland Property NT
Date: 06/28/24

7 Stones Throw Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Melissa K. Long
Seller: Bachta, Bruce F. (Estate)
Date: 06/21/24

231 Thicket Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Brian Zakrzwski
Seller: Peter Scrivener
Date: 06/21/24

WALES

7 Cordially Colony
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Konstanty Zaleski
Seller: Frank C. & D. G. Larosa LT
Date: 06/27/24

9 Heck Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Christine M. Fleming
Seller: Carla Havunen-Johnson
Date: 07/02/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

47 Apple Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Daniella Tirone
Seller: Disilva, Betty Ann, (Estate)
Date: 06/27/24

63 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Flipping Best LLC
Seller: Naple Home Buyers TR
Date: 06/28/24

131 Beacon Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kirit N. Patel
Seller: Stephen M. Leo
Date: 07/02/24

159 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Erik Mirrow
Seller: Noah L. Cahillane
Date: 06/28/24

70 Doty Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: 70 Doty Circle LLC
Seller: Sandra M. Santinello
Date: 07/01/24

15 East School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ruby Lending LLC
Seller: Blackrock SH Group LLC
Date: 06/21/24

348 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Abdullah Nassir
Seller: Anthony P. Williams
Date: 06/24/24

848 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: 848 Elm Street LLC
Seller: Elm Street LLP
Date: 07/03/24

355 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jillian Wroth
Seller: Ellen Kupiec
Date: 06/24/24

86 Forest Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Michael T. Moriarty
Seller: Demetrios N. Panteleakis
Date: 06/28/24

180 Harwich Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Diana Dalma
Seller: Daniel R. Madore
Date: 06/28/24

Hyde Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Peter K. Menard
Seller: Suzanne Ashe
Date: 06/25/24

262 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Miquilina Evans
Seller: Roberto Lopez
Date: 06/27/24

78 Lincoln St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David Hanson
Seller: Talal Mhanna
Date: 06/21/24

117 Paucatuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Rivers
Seller: Ellis Sr., William R., (Estate)
Date: 07/01/24

WESTFIELD

39 Atwater St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $281,800
Buyer: Thomas J. Howard
Seller: Robert P. White
Date: 06/28/24

148 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Whitney Greaney
Seller: Christopher Grimm
Date: 07/03/24

15 Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Steven A. Gazda
Date: 07/03/24

63 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Bodman
Seller: Richard E. Doiron
Date: 06/28/24

64 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Palaschak
Seller: Nikolay N. Stepanchuk
Date: 06/24/24

Dox Road, Lot 2
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Vitaliy Nazarets
Seller: Pezzini, Alfred M, (Estate)
Date: 07/01/24

967 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Crystal Edmond
Seller: Edmund J. Grabowski
Date: 06/27/24

11 Howard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Atash Novruzov
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 07/02/24

11 Lewis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Matthew Olinski
Seller: Tahnee R. Hildack
Date: 06/28/24

131 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Gagnon
Seller: Joshua A. Read
Date: 06/25/24

16 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Katherine Montovani
Seller: Flipping Best LLC
Date: 06/21/24

61 Medieros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $62,000,000
Buyer: Nhnr Holding Co. 3 LLC
Seller: Agnl Grocery LLC
Date: 06/24/24

1 Park St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Marilyn Morales
Seller: Alec F. Leavitt
Date: 06/21/24

16 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Zeki Kandemir
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 07/01/24

28 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Denis Okhrimenko
Seller: Vladimir Merenkov
Date: 06/28/24

217 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Pratt
Seller: James E. Pratt
Date: 06/27/24

134 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Z. & M. Investments LLC
Seller: Margaret M. Kennedy
Date: 07/02/24

WILBRAHAM

3157 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: John J. Wynn
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/25/24

45 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Lyia K. Hamel
Seller: Barbara F. Goodyear
Date: 06/25/24

46 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Lyia K. Hamel
Seller: Barbara F. Goodyear
Date: 06/25/24

19 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Lunt
Seller: John W. Lanzoni
Date: 06/21/24

8 Dalton St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Megan A. Burlingham
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 06/26/24

19 Delmor Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Melody Murray
Seller: Staff A. Tiderman
Date: 06/24/24

7 Katie St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Hassane Elmontassir
Seller: Radkowski, Joanne E. (Estate)
Date: 06/25/24

18 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Laurie Tillberry
Seller: Jessica A. Orcutt
Date: 07/01/24

3 Manor Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Douglas Kinney
Seller: Edmund A. Daviau
Date: 07/02/24

470 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $523,000
Buyer: Jason Cafarelli
Seller: Stanley R. Shaw
Date: 07/01/24

14 Pine Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Joshua Santos
Seller: Valro Homes LLC
Date: 06/28/24

5 Sunrise Glen, Lot 5
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $449,650
Buyer: Craig A. Savoie
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 06/28/24

27 West Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Xiongyun Zhou
Seller: Daniel E. Shea
Date: 06/21/24

12 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Phillip B. Chesky
Seller: Scott, Roy Linn, (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

850 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Harkness Road LLC
Seller: Steve A. Ozcelik
Date: 06/25/24

88 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Lia Barssord
Seller: Robert C. Stebbins
Date: 06/26/24

63 Curtis Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Sadaf B. Rathod
Seller: Kristine E. Larson
Date: 07/01/24

40 Deepwoods Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $551,900
Buyer: William C. Beale
Seller: Jacqueline K. Tuthill RET
Date: 07/01/24

77 Eames Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $583,000
Buyer: Hao Wang
Seller: Leidner, Bernhard, (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

130 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: James S. Ambler
Seller: Yankhua Fan
Date: 07/01/24

7 Foxglove Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Marc A. Robert
Seller: Tamara Agarwal
Date: 06/27/24

15 Jeffrey Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: YG Jeffey Lane LLC
Seller: Wendy Stayman
Date: 06/21/24

100 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Jay Ansons View LLC
Seller: RET Mason I. Lowance Jr.
Date: 07/02/24

1184 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: 1184 North Pleasant LLC
Seller: Black Walnut LLC
Date: 07/02/24

47 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $972,500
Buyer: William R. Tuthill LT
Seller: David P. Markland
Date: 06/28/24

9 Red Fox Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Barbara T. Kana
Seller: Edith Peter RET
Date: 06/27/24

29 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 29 Strong Street LLC
Seller: Amherst Ballet Theatre Co.
Date: 07/02/24

28 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: John Bragg
Seller: Thomas L. Leatherman
Date: 07/01/24

35 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $810,000
Buyer: Chad Laclair
Seller: Angela P. Riva
Date: 07/02/24

CHESTERFIELD

Lake Shore Dr.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Dan Berger
Seller: Nancy L. Parmentier
Date: 06/24/24

Sugar Hill Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Dan Berger
Seller: Nancy L. Parmentier
Date: 06/24/24

BELCHERTOWN

233 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: Colin A. Coleman
Seller: Raffi Milller
Date: 07/01/24

4 Daniel Square Ext.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Lyhieng A. Mao
Seller: Timothy Merchant
Date: 06/28/24

31 Goodell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Midura
Seller: Alan T. Stockwell
Date: 07/02/24

141 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Aaron Kay
Seller: Keith A. Laflame
Date: 06/28/24

121-123 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Mark C. Hatten
Date: 07/01/24

37 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Brian Chamberlain
Seller: Jeffrey A. Rakers
Date: 06/28/24

425 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Amelia Good
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 07/02/24

CHESTERFIELD

238 Bryant St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Pamela A. Williams
Seller: Peter G. Smith
Date: 06/28/24

47 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $504,000
Buyer: Peter G. Smith
Seller: Gregory S. Smith
Date: 06/28/24

121 Ireland St.
Chesterfield, MA 01084
Amount: $686,000
Buyer: Steven M. Jones
Seller: Donovan, Gaylor R, (Estate)
Date: 06/26/24

502 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $357,503
Buyer: Deborah A. Moreau
Seller: Ladd, Kevin A., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

EASTHAMPTON

5 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew Pelott
Seller: Maria A. Arbour
Date: 06/27/24

6-8 Emerald Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alicia Rock
Seller: Cassandra L. McDermott
Date: 06/26/24

8 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Donna Brooks
Seller: Robert R. Ackley
Date: 06/27/24

336 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Easthampton Mahadev LLC
Seller: Thomas M. Woolley
Date: 07/03/24

1260 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tamara N. Sieracki
Seller: Joseph P. Sieracki
Date: 06/26/24

98-100 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: William L. Bundy
Seller: Donna M. Babyak
Date: 06/27/24

16 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $466,300
Buyer: Hikari Mamata
Seller: Brendan D. Taylor
Date: 06/28/24

16 Steplar Xing
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Allison E. Dunn
Seller: Loudville Condo LLC
Date: 07/02/24

131 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $411,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Dietrick
Seller: Marcia Katz
Date: 06/21/24

45-47 Union St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Mintbath LLC
Seller: W. B. Mitchell TR
Date: 06/28/24

10 Westview Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Laura Gregory
Seller: Robert A. Goldberg
Date: 06/28/24

33 Westview Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Laura A. Mufson
Seller: Scott A. Callahan
Date: 06/25/24

GOSHEN

Hammond Acres Lot 271/2
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael A. Woolf
Seller: Lynne M. K. Gottlieb RET
Date: 07/02/24

Hammond Acres, Lot 28
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael A. Woolf
Seller: Lynne M. K. Gottlieb RET
Date: 07/02/24

Hammond Acres, Lot 353
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael A. Woolf
Seller: Lynne M. K. Gottlieb RET
Date: 07/02/24

Hammond Acres Lot 354
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Michael A. Woolf
Seller: Lynne M. K. Gottlieb RET
Date: 07/02/24

GRANBY

173 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Abbas Younes
Seller: Cascade Funding Mtg. TR Hb9
Date: 06/26/24

39 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $497,000
Buyer: Scott M. Dufour
Seller: Leo E. Fugler
Date: 06/21/24

126 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robert D. Hopley
Seller: Ruth I. Mercer
Date: 06/28/24

HADLEY

6 Nikkis Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Chanaka J. Arachchi
Seller: Daniel W. Mitte
Date: 07/01/24

300 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $7,153,644
Buyer: Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion
Seller: Ncs Pearson Inc.
Date: 06/26/24

27 West St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $451,900
Buyer: Christopher Dietz
Seller: Byron FT II
Date: 07/02/24

HATFIELD

38 Mountain Road
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Jason Judge
Seller: Barbara K. Pomeroy
Date: 06/28/24

95 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $44,000,000
Buyer: Nhnr Holding Co. LLC
Seller: Agnl Grocery LLC
Date: 06/24/24

9 Raymond Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Alvis Gonzalez
Seller: Kensington Marsh
Date: 06/27/24

144 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Nikolas J. Adamski
Seller: James W. Thayer
Date: 07/03/24

HUNTINGTON

3 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Crane Holdings LLC
Seller: B. and L. Bridge Store LLC
Date: 07/01/24

MIDDLEFIELD

104 West Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David A. Ingemi
Seller: Andrew J. Charig Gift TR
Date: 06/28/24

NORTHAMPTON

Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Rhea S. Seo
Seller: Beaver Brook NT
Date: 06/28/24

285 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Welch
Seller: Czarnecki FT
Date: 06/27/24

51 Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $889,000
Buyer: Victoria Downey
Seller: Gerald W. Beltran
Date: 06/27/24

48 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: William Fogel
Seller: Richard Wagner
Date: 06/21/24

79 Old Wilson Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Lindsey K. Wilby
Seller: Bonnie E. Hoffman
Date: 06/24/24

43 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Cristobal P. Martin RET
Seller: Elena H. Sharoff
Date: 06/24/24

159 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: River Valley Rest Home LLC
Seller: Reliance Holdings Corp.
Date: 06/21/24

46 Ridgewood Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Darya Mattes
Seller: Phyllis Cove 2021 RET
Date: 06/24/24

48 Sterling Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Andrea M. Freeman
Seller: Kendra A. Dahlquist
Date: 06/24/24

56 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $739,729
Buyer: Deborah Barer
Seller: Henry E. Chen
Date: 06/28/24

56 Warner St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $503,500
Buyer: Eli Dwight
Seller: Bruce Cuddy
Date: 06/26/24

1024 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nextgen Real Estate LLC
Seller: Sanborn, Christine E., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/24

15 Winter St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Ester Schulman
Seller: Catherine M. Cocco
Date: 07/02/24

PELHAM

59 Arnold Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $546,340
Buyer: Chelsea E. Grybko
Seller: Chelsea E. Grybko
Date: 06/26/24

PLAINFIELD

234 South Central St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Matthew Ingellis
Seller: James E. Bernhard
Date: 07/05/24

SOUTH HADLEY

69 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,479
Buyer: Cascade Funding Mtg. TR Hb8
Seller: Linda J. Leflowers
Date: 07/01/24

33 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Oliver J. Mercier
Seller: Rousseau, Dyanne M. H. (Estate)
Date: 06/24/24

190 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,500
Buyer: Jason M. Walker
Seller: Kathleen R. Cowan
Date: 06/25/24

287 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nicholas B. Chavez
Seller: Brittany N. Ariyaratana
Date: 06/24/24

115 Lincoln Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Linsey M. Lord
Seller: Christine Murphy
Date: 07/01/24

150 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Timothy T. O’Donnell Irt
Seller: ML Saleh Holdings Inc.
Date: 07/03/24

28 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Quinn P. O’Donnell
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 06/28/24

33 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $634,400
Buyer: William B. Sawyer
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 06/25/24

161 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jason P. Donovan
Seller: Ronald E. Zissell
Date: 06/21/24

2 Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $394,076
Buyer: Kh Hargrave-Amodio
Seller: Olivier Doisneau
Date: 07/01/24

163 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Steven J. Egstad
Seller: Allan T. Tracy
Date: 07/02/24

3 Warner St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Erin Moore FT
Seller: Diane D. Hooven
Date: 06/28/24

88 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Patrick Donnelly
Seller: Richard P. Brown
Date: 06/28/24

SOUTHAMPTON

34 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Donna M. Babyak
Seller: David Kent
Date: 07/03/24

13 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Hankins
Seller: Adell Donaghue
Date: 06/24/24

290 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: Norton Garfinkle
Date: 06/26/24

294 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: Norton Garfinkle
Date: 06/26/24

7 Freyer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bds Investments LLC
Seller: Brittany E. Wright
Date: 06/28/24

75 Lead Mine Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Flanders Buyers LLC
Seller: New England Remodeling Genera
Date: 06/24/24

WARE

45 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Benzviner Real Estate Inc.
Seller: Dionisio Cepeda
Date: 07/03/24

110 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Przybyla
Seller: Suzanne M. Whitcomb
Date: 06/27/24

River Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: North End Farm LLC
Seller: Swift River NT
Date: 07/02/24

21 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Stephanie Jones
Seller: Benjamin Perry
Date: 06/28/24

Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: North End Farm LLC
Seller: Swift River NT
Date: 07/02/24

WESTHAMPTON

Lyman Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Norton Garfinkle
Date: 06/26/24

Lyman St.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: Norton Garfinkle
Date: 06/26/24

83 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Birtiany Browning
Seller: Stanley J. Puc
Date: 07/01/24

WORTHINGTON

31 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jessica Drawe
Seller: Kathy M. Caron
Date: 07/03/24

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Be Love Day

The city of Springfield officially proclaimed Friday, July 12, 2024 “Be Love Day,” aligning with the national Be Love campaign led by the King Center in Atlanta. The Be Love campaign in the 413 features regionwide public engagement in a social-justice collaborative art project.

Be Love Day

Pictured: participating in the campaign launch at MLK Jr. Family Services are, from left, state Sen. Adam Gomez, Jean Canosa Albano of Springfield City Library, state Rep. Bud Williams, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Shannon Rudder of MLK Jr. Family Services, and Karen Finn from the Springfield Public Partnership.

 

Drink Up

MountainOne recently hosted Mo’s Watering Hole at Berkshire Health Systems’ 4th of July 5K. The annual race occurs right before the Independence Day parade on North Street in Pittsfield, and MountainOne team members handed out water to more than 1,200 runners.

Drink Up

Pictured: Mountaineer volunteers, including Donna Bishop, Julie Nichols, Jennifer Smith, Ethan Coe, Thomas Nowlan, Sharon Coe, Jennifer Jones, Samantha Rue, Julie Rider, Amanda Sobon, John Mead, Ellen Huth, Jonathan Denmark, and their families, await the runners.

 

Food for Thought

Current estimates indicate there are more than 27,000 food-insecure children in the Western Mass. region. “Voices in Food Equity: Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders” focused on this issue with a panel discussion on June 12 at Springfield College. Panelists included Joesiah Gonzalez from Home City Development, Jose Lopez-Figureroa from Springfield Technical Community College, Abby Getman Skillicorn from Massachusetts Farm to School, Catalina Lopez Ospina from Project Bread, and Shannon Rudder from Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services.

Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Pictured: Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, welcomes guests and panelists.

 

Company Notebook

MountainOne Announces Second-quarter Community Grants

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced the completion of its community-dividend funding for the second quarter of 2024, distributing more than $150,000 to support various not-for-profit organizations in the Berkshires and South Shore communities. MountainOne’s $25,000 sponsorship of the North Adams SteepleCats, a New England Collegiate Baseball League team, helps bring baseball to Joe Wolfe Field in North Adams, enriching the greater Berkshire community. MountainOne has been a prominent sponsor of the Steeplecats since their inception in 2002. It was the inaugural pavilion sponsor of the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) at its inception in 2020, and continues its commitment of support to the BIC in 2024. In the recent grants, MountainOne committed $10,000 to the BIC in Pittsfield, supporting programming that focuses on vital areas such as STEM education, entrepreneurship, career preparation, and leadership, driving economic growth, and community empowerment. The Brien Center in Pittsfield, dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral-health services for more than a century, received $10,000 to support its Youth Substance Use Prevention and Intervention program, which delivers essential services to local schools and ensures the well-being of young people in the community. In celebration of 50 years of service, MountainOne awarded $5,000 to Old Colony Elder Services in Brockton to support its behavioral-health and wellness programs, aiding the aging community on the South Shore. It also contributed $5,000 to BFAIR, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. The funds will support the nonprofit’s ongoing efforts to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury. It also donated $5,000 to sponsor Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth’s Hearts and Hammers Gala. The gala is the nonprofit’s top fundraising event of the year, raising money to assist in its mission to combat poverty and homelessness through home construction and repair. MountainOne’s community dividend grant program also supports numerous community events, including the Summer Concert Series hosted by Friends of the Scituate Library, farmers’ markets in North Adams and Williamstown, Pittsfield and Williamstown 4th of July parades, and the North Adams Downtown Celebration on Aug. 14. It also supported pride events in Pittsfield, North Adams, and Quincy, underscoring its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Summer contributions also include sponsorship of numerous golf tournaments benefiting organizations such as BCARC in Pittsfield, the Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation in Pittsfield, the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, Plymouth Public Library, and UCP of Western Massachusetts in Pittsfield. In addition, MountainOne has supported local baseball and softball teams, as well as charitable walk/run events, including the South Shore Food Bank’s Fresh Bite 5K and Citrus Stroll in Rockland and NAMIWalk Berkshire County in Pittsfield.

 

MLKFS Receives $100,000 from MassMutual Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) announced the continued investment by, and partnership with, the MassMutual Foundation through a recent grant of $100,000 to support its emergency food pantry. The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services food pantry provides healthy food options to nearly 250 individuals and families each week. The pantry also serves as a community resource, offering access to medical support through various local health, wellness, and nutrition partners. “The MassMutual Foundation’s investment in MLK Family Services will ensure the continuity of essential services, particularly by supporting personnel and enhancing the resource capacity needed to operate the emergency food pantry,” said Shannon Rudder, CEO of MLKFS. “Funding from this initiative will help to ensure these services remain viable and open to any Western Massachusetts resident.” The MassMutual Foundation partners with local community members and organizations to help build financial resilience leading to future opportunities for all.

 

Wheeler & Taylor Insurance Brings Two Agencies into Fold

GREAT BARRINGTON — Mirick Insurance Agency of Shelburne Falls and Albert B. Allen Insurance Agency of Greenfield each recently entered a partnership with Wheeler & Taylor Insurance, a large insurance agency based in Great Barrington. The two long-established insurance agencies joined Wheeler & Taylor to broaden their insurance offerings locally, regionally, and nationally. Both firms retain their name, staff, location, and management. Located at 277 Federal St., Greenfield, Albert B. Allen Insurance Agency has been serving Franklin County since 1925. Founded in 1980, Mirick Insurance Agency is located at 28 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. Founded in 1871, Wheeler & Taylor Inc. is one of America’s oldest continuously operated financial companies. Operating full-service insurance and real-estate brokerage operations from its headquarters in Great Barrington, it has a network of offices in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Nevada.

 

 

The Sugar Chalet Opens Its Doors in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — The Sugar Chalet, Wilbraham’s newest bakery and cafe, held its grand opening on July 20 at One Crane Park Dr. Owner and head chef Allison Henry offers an assortment of fine pastries and desserts. Her specialties include chocolate-chip cookies and housemade bagels. She also will offer breakfast sandwiches and other items, like focaccia pizza and salads. The Sugar Chalet has espresso drinks and milkshakes crafted with house-made frozen custard. Henry will also offer cooking classes, including demonstrations for children and adults for cake decorating, cooking, and baking, and has a small room for private events. She does custom orders for specialty items on request. A classically trained chef, she graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York in the spring of 2022 and is a 2021 graduate of the culinary program at Tantasqua High School in Sturbridge.

 

Herrell’s Ice Cream to Open New Location in Mill District

AMHERST — The Mill District and Herrell’s Ice Cream announced that Herrell’s Ice Cream will be opening soon in the Mill District’s North Square in North Amherst, first as a pop-up and later as a permanent location. The Mill District’s North Square is located just a crosswalk away from Amherst’s busy Mill River Recreation Area, a short walk from Cherry Hill Golf Course, and near the recently renovated North Amherst Library. Herrell’s will join Provisions, Carefree Cakery, the Mill District General Store, the Closet, the Mill District Local Art Gallery, Soulful Pet Studios, Futura Coffee; 3 Amigo’s Restaurant; the Lift Salon; Big Basket International Market; Amherst House of Pizza, and Cowls Building Supply, to name a few enterprises already making a mark on North Amherst’s busy shopping and dining offerings.

 

Five Star Building Corp. Donates $20,000 to WorkHub on Union

EASTHAMPTON — The Chamber of Greater Easthampton announced a contribution of $20,000 from Five Star Building Corp. toward its ambitious co-workspace project, WorkHub on Union. The donation will support the development of a vibrant and collaborative co-working space, providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs and businesses in the Greater Easthampton region. WorkHub on Union — located at 33 Union St., Easthampton, and slated to open toward the end of the summer — aims to create an innovative and inspiring environment where entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small-business owners can converge and thrive. Through this partnership with Five Star Builders Corp., the Chamber of Greater Easthampton will be able to enhance the support and services offered to local professionals, fostering growth and stimulating economic development in the community. In addition to offering a dynamic and flexible workspace, the WorkHub on Union will provide access to mentorship programs, networking events, educational programming, and other support services designed to accelerate the growth of startups and small businesses. Through this collaboration, the Chamber of Greater Easthampton and Five Star Building Corp. aim to empower entrepreneurs, foster innovation, and establish the Greater Easthampton region as a hub for business excellence.

 

O’Dell Women’s Center Grants $250,000 to Programs That Benefit Low-income Women

SPRINGFIELD — The O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation announced that it will grant $250,000 to nonprofits serving low-income Springfield women. Springfield’s first-ever women’s center will award grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to amplify the efforts of local nonprofit organizations that advance educational and career opportunities for low-income women. Nonprofit organizations that address obstacles facing low-income women, such as food insecurity and childcare access, will also be eligible for grant awards. The application is available at odellwomenscenter.com/grants and must be received by Sept. 13. Applications will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and potential impact, and grant award winners will be announced on Nov. 15. The O’Dell Women’s Center is a philanthropic initiative founded in 2023 with a mission to help low-income women achieve financial stability through improved access to educational and career opportunities. Located in the heart of Springfield, the center is a 10,000-square-foot facility that offers low- or no-cost ‘residencies’ and community collaboration spaces to nonprofit organizations that focus on improving the lives of low-income women. The first nonprofit residency has been granted to Dress for Success Western Massachusetts, an organization that empowers women to establish careers and advance within their careers through skill development, professional attire, mentorship, and other programming.

 

CET Launches Carbon Conscious Business Accreditation

SPRINGFIELD — CET (formerly the Center for EcoTechnology) announced the launch of its Carbon Conscious Business accreditation, an initiative designed to recognize and celebrate businesses committed to reducing their carbon footprint through energy conservation, transitioning off fossil fuels, reducing waste, and other solutions. With commercial and residential buildings contributing 30% of U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions, decarbonizing this sector is essential to meeting CET’s climate goals. Decarbonizing offers numerous benefits: it mitigates climate change, potentially lowers operating costs and improves building comfort, and enhances reputation and brand value. Additionally, it ensures regulatory compliance, attracts purpose-driven employees, and improves public health and well-being by enhancing air and water quality. To begin the journey toward being accredited as a Carbon Conscious Business, businesses will meet with CET energy and waste experts to identify existing and new decarbonization opportunities tailored to the business. CET will then develop a customized action plan that outlines relevant measures to reduce carbon emissions. Once all measures have been completed, the business will be awarded a one-, two-, or three-star Carbon Conscious Business accreditation based on the extent of implementation. Regardless of the progress, CET will celebrate the participating company’s achievements with marketing opportunities, window decals, and table tents to showcase its commitment to sustainability. Learn more at cetonline.org/carbon-conscious-business-accreditation.

 

HNE Creates $250,000 Grant Fund to Honor Dr. Mark Keroack

SPRINGFIELD — To honor Dr. Mark Keroack’s 10 years on the board of directors of Health New England, the health plan is creating a $250,000 grant-making fund to help community organizations improve health equity. Keroack, president and CEO emeritus of Baystate Health, retired at the end of June. As chair of the board of Health New England, a not-for-profit health plan owned by Baystate Health, he helped form a deeper, more collaborative relationship between the entities. The Dr. Mark A. Keroack Health Equity Grant program will provide local nonprofit organizations with a one-time grant of up to $50,000 to advance health equity in healthcare over a one-year period. Programs are required to promote health equity and include community collaboration resulting in improved health outcomes. Programs must target communities in Franklin, Hampden, or Hampshire counties and focus on one or more of these populations: children and youth, communities of color, individuals experiencing poverty or with low incomes, or older adults. Nonprofit organizations can learn more or apply for the grant by Aug. 28 at healthnewengland.org/community/grantprogram.

 

AIC’s Criminal Justice Program Receives Quinn Bill Approval

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced that its master of science in criminal justice program has been approved under the Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE). This approval qualifies the fully online degree for the Police Career Incentive Pay Program, also known as the Quinn Bill. The Massachusetts Legislature enacted the Quinn Bill to encourage police officers to earn degrees in law enforcement and criminal justice by providing educational incentives for full-time officers in participating cities and towns through salary increases. This approval means that AIC’s master of science in criminal justice program meets or exceeds all quality standards established by the guidelines, making its graduates eligible for incentive pay increases. By participating in the Quinn Bill, students who are full-time police officers in Massachusetts can receive significant salary increases upon graduation, providing a tangible return on their educational investment. This incentive not only encourages professional development, but also enhances the quality of law-enforcement services by ensuring officers are well-educated in the latest theories and practices in criminal justice.

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2024.

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
449 Front St.
$283,550 — Construct shade canopy structure over existing patio at rear of library building

Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$150,000 — Replace existing HVAC units and curbs

Main Street Property Management LLC
340 McKinstry Ave.
$92,000 — Install new overhead door and three exterior window openings, install new office partitions and doors, associated electrical and HVAC work

Membros LLC
451 Memorial Dr.
$5,300 — Remove non-load-bearing wall and part of storefront to open up existing garage door, close back in to separate waiting area from garage, fix drop ceiling grid, new carpet, new entry door, fix old garage doors

EASTHAMPTON

Kuber Krupa LLC
334 Main St.
$58,000 — Install wet and dry sprinkler system

HADLEY

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
335 Russell St., Suite 10
N/A — Roofing

NORTHAMPTON

32 Masonic Street LLC
32 Masonic St., Unit A
$2,500 — Illuminated projecting sign for the Parlor Room

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$4,330,685 — Construct one-story wood-frame educational building at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

Conz Street Realty Inc.
99 Industrial Dr.
$1,972 — Non-illuminated ground sign for Hampshire County Retirement System

Easthampton Mahadev LLC
137 Damon Road
$15,000 — Roofing

Gleason Brothers Inc.
7 Pearl St.
$37,000 — Roofing

King Barrett LLC
301 King St.
$13,000 — Interior demolition

Northampton Montessori Society
51 Bates St.
$36,500 — Remove ramp and install new ramp

ServiceNet Inc.
58 Cherry St.
$40,000 — Rebuild front and side porches

Smith College
4 Tyler Court
$523,902 — Renovation to Rooms 210-211 in Bass Hall

PITTSFIELD

Agree Stores LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$12,423 — Modify fire sprinkler system

BrixMor Berkshire Crossing LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$200,455 — Roofing

City of Pittsfield
9 Somerset Ave.
$91,900 — Replace windows

Clock Tower Associates Inc.
75 South Church St.
$151,518 — Install rooftop PV solar modules and related electrical equipment

Clock Tower Partners LLC
75 South Church St.
$31,400 — Create two new art studios in Building 5 and Building 12

CW Acquisitions LLC
1685 West Housatonic St.
$105,300 — Construct new ADA-compliant bathrooms

FP Lend Fund I LLC
644 North St.
$23,605 — Roofing

Holiday Inn & Suites
1 West St.
$1,000 — Remove one exterior door at second-floor level from enclosed pool

Howie Realty LLC
1350 East St.
$90,500 — Remove existing handicap ramp and replace with new ramp and stairs; add deck with ramp and stairs

ServiceNet Inc.
320 Onota St.
$10,000 — Emergency repair of deck support structure

SPRINGFIELD

11 Fisk Ave Storage LLC
11 East Fisk Ave.
$120,071.82 — Erect self-storage building (Building #1)

11 Fisk Ave Storage LLC
11 East Fisk Ave.
$174,033.15 — Erect self-storage building (Building #2)

11 Fisk Ave Storage LLC
11 East Fisk Ave.
$169,889.50 — Erect self-storage building (Building #3)

11 Fisk Ave Storage LLC
11 East Fisk Ave.
$165,745.86 — Erect self-storage building (Building #4)

11 Fisk Ave Storage LLC
11 East Fisk Ave.
$113,259.67 — Erect self-storage building (Building #5)

Chestnut Acquisitions LLC
151 Chestnut St.
$200,000 — Alter commercial tenant space for Wingstop fit-out

City of Springfield
60 Alton St.
$221,000 — Erect pavilion at STEM Middle Academy

City of Springfield
120 Ashland Ave.
$40,914 — Erect pavilion in Alfred M. Glickman Elementary School playground area

City of Springfield
45 Sumner Ave.
$60,879 — Erect shade pavilion in Sumner Avenue Elementary School playground area

City of Springfield
299 Sumner Ave.
$200,000 — Repair roof and chimney at Barney Carriage House

City of Springfield
433 Walnut St.
$25,000 — Erect pavilion in Elias Brookings Middle School playground area

Euclide Desrochers
524 Allen St.
$27,999 — Roofing

Fathima LLC
273 Hancock St.
$132,400 — Alter interior of existing Dunkin’ Donuts tenant area

F.L. Roberts and Co. Inc.
275 Albany St.
$289,797 — Install solar panels to roof

Glaze Realty LLC
125 Frank B Murray St.
$15,000 — Interior demolition for tenant build-out

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
665 Cottage St.
$129,284 — Remove overhead door and replace with two overhead doors, and infill center

Primera Iglesia Cristiana Misionera
25 Terrence St.
$19,000 — Roofing

Springfield Day Nursery Corp.
186 William St.
$5,636,796 — Erect child-development center for Square One

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Art Exhibit Submissions

Through Aug. 31: The Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in partnership with the college’s Thrive Student Resource Center, is seeking submissions from area artists for an exhibit titled “THRIVE: Beyond Surviving.” The exhibit will run from Oct. 31 to Dec. 20. Artists are encouraged to enter work that considers the systemic, communal, and/or individual obstacles and barriers to survival; what surviving means; how we as humans can continue to dream, push, and hope for more than the minimum; and the struggle of exhaustion versus the ability to rest. Submissions are due by Aug. 31.

 

Women of Impact Nominations

Through Sept. 2: BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the Women of Impact program as a way to honor women in the region who are making an impact and creating positive change. Women of Impact was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can hail from the world of business, they can also emerge from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of these — in short, we’re recognizing inspirational women on any level. Since its inception, the women honored through this program have been successful, inspiring, and most importantly, impactful. Consider nominating someone for this prestigious award. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due by Monday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m., and the honorees will be announced in the Oct. 14 issue of BusinessWest. Nominations should be written with one underlying mission: to explain why the individual in question is, indeed, a woman of impact. Visit businesswest.com/women-of-impact-nominations for additional information and a nomination form. For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

 

Willpower Foundation Annual Golf Tournament

Sept. 3: The Willpower Foundation announced its annual golf tournament, set to take place at Orchards Golf Club in South Hadley. The tournament is open to all golf enthusiasts, with a registration fee of $125 per person. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, lunch, and opportunities to win prizes. Proceeds from the event will support the Willpower Foundation’s mission to provide financial support to children and families affected by disabilities. In addition to golfers, the Willpower Foundation is actively seeking sponsors to help offset the costs of the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities range from hole sponsorships to event sponsorships, each offering benefits and recognition. Sponsors will have the chance to showcase their commitment to the community and support a worthy cause. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.willpowerfoundation.org or email Hayley Procon at [email protected].

 

Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley 30th Annual Golf Tournament

Sept. 7: Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley will host its 30th annual golf tournament starting at 8:30 a.m. at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown. Whether a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day out, everyone is welcome. For $120, participants will enjoy a round of golf, a box lunch, and the chance to win prizes. Proceeds will directly fund scholarships and grants that empower women and girls to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Zonta is working to end child marriage, domestic violence, and human trafficking, while also supporting climate justice, education equality, and women in decision-making positions. Sign up at zontaqv.org/golf or call Mary Knight at (413) 323-4806. The organization also welcomes sponsorships from local businesses.

 

Party for a Purpose

Sept. 19: With the goal of making sure Square One’s children have a new, state-of-the-art, outdoor learning and playspace, Friends on a Mission will host its annual Party for a Purpose to raise funds for the playground project at Square One’s Tommie Johnson Child & Family Center in Springfield. Now in its second year, Friends on a Mission started with a trio of friends — Bob Perry, Walter Tomala, and the late Jenn Schimmel — who set out to spend time together while giving back to the community. Their inaugural event held last fall raised more than $38,000 for Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With early sponsorship support from PeoplesBank and Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., this year’s Party for a Purpose, featuring cocktails, food, and festivities, will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaney House in Holyoke. Interested sponsors should contact Perry at (413) 530-3787. For tickets, visit www.startatsquareone.org.

Opinion

Editorial

 

At the top of this issue’s cover story, Ryan Voiland says something striking.

“If I was a smart businessperson, I’d be out of this business.”

Striking, because the casual reader might ask, “then why are you still in it?”

It’s a question he quickly answers as he tells the story of Red Fire Farm in Granby, the fire that ravaged its historic barn in February, and the efforts he and his wife, Sarah, are making to keep the farm running and build a new structure.

The answer is simple and poignant. He does it because he loves it, and because it’s important.

Elaborating, this “labor of love,” as he calls it, is driven by a belief that locally grown food is critical to this region at a time when support for the Community Supported Agriculture model is on the decline.

The story is also a lesson in pivoting — a word everyone got tired of during the pandemic years, but a word that truly does apply to the experiences of so many businesses in myriad sectors, at any time in history.

Take this issue of BusinessWest alone. In the page 15 story, Val Francis goes in-depth on her winding journey to HUB International New England, where she’s vice president of Employee Benefits — a role she achieved without a college education, following a long series of career stops where she kept learning, kept adapting, and kept seizing opportunities. It’s a story well worth reading for anyone who goes to work every day wondering if there’s something better on the horizon — and how they might get there.

In the page 46 story, Ray Berry, owner of White Lion Brewing Co., talks about his original business plan, which included setting up shop in downtown Springfield based on a volume of workers in the office towers that has dramatically shrunk since — and how forging connections through community events has become even more critical.

Even on page 52, where several area auto dealers express optimism about the current state of business, they also talk about a couple years when manufacturing and supply issues emptied their lots of much of their usual inventory.

The point is, almost every story in BusinessWest — you’ll be hard-pressed to find exceptions — touches on challenges and often-sudden economic or personal changes that caused a business owner (or many of them) to doubt themselves, lose a little confidence in that original business plan, even contemplate giving up on their goals or dreams altogether.

There are no direct paths to business success. Everyone struggles. Maybe not with a fire, but with something, and usually something unexpected.

And that’s what makes writing these stories so gratifying — because that struggle is so often followed by perseverance, a few well-timed pivots, and eventual recovery and growth. That’s business. That’s life. And we’ve been relating that idea at BusinessWest for 40 years, in every issue.

The Voilands have a long way to go, and some nagging insurance woes to grapple with as well. But grapple they will on their road to rebuilding at Red Fire Farm.

Why? Because it’s important. And it’s a labor of love.

Opinion

Opinion

By Jessye Deane

 

A couple weeks ago, I brought my family to the circus. Thanks to our members at North Star in Sunderland, for the first time ever, Circus Smirkus, an award-winning, world-renowned traveling youth circus, made its debut in Franklin County. Those of us who were lucky enough to land underneath the big top are already counting down the days until the troupe returns next summer. 

The performers, ages 11-18, flipped and flew and blew the minds of clown-nosed, popcorn-eating audience members of all ages, my kids especially. Gill’s own 12-year-old Oscar Gradick represented Franklin County well with his unbelievable juggling and made me irrationally proud of him and the rest of the very young, very talented troupe. And while I watched these kids soar and spiral above the crowd, I couldn’t help but think that I really need to start stretching more.

But after that, I was struck by the parallels that can be drawn between performing in the circus and running a business. Let me explain.

As we know, on any given day, managing a business or nonprofit can be a circus in its own right; we’re all performing a constant balancing act, juggling work deadlines and family demands and trying desperately not to let any of the balls drop.

Both the circus and business require an obscene level of flexibility and artistry, forcing everyone involved with the organizations to continually bend and contort themselves in order to meet the unusually high expectations of spectators.

Effective risk management is the foundation of good business and the big top, with business owners and circus-ers both barreling through the ring of fire and walking the ever-present, fine tightrope line between success and fall-on-your-face failure. 

While the argument can be made that clowns can pop up in all industries, ultimately, it’s the showmanship, discipline, and the unspoken, figure-it-out factor that separates successful ringmasters from the rest — and maybe a little bit of magic, too.

All this to say that, as Franklin County business and nonprofit professionals, we don’t often have the luxury of the ‘not my circus, not my monkeys’ mentality, and I hope, if you are feeling the weight of all those standing on your shoulders, that you take this reminder from the circus and remember how talented and truly spectacular you are.

After all, the show must go on!

Let’s all stretch more, too.

 

Jessye Deane is executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

 

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GREAT BARRINGTON — Deep Associates Insurance Agency of North Adams and Thompson & Linscott Insurance Agency of Adams each recently entered a partnership with Wheeler & Taylor Insurance, the oldest independent insurance agency in Berkshire County.

The two long-established insurance agencies joined Wheeler & Taylor of Great Barrington to broaden their insurance offerings locally, regionally, and nationally. Both firms retain their name, staff, location, and management.

“With this new arrangement, we can provide additional insurance products, offer specialized expertise, and represent more insurance companies,” Deep Associates Agency Manager Carrie Kondel said.

The move is a win for all parties, Wheeler & Taylor President J. Scott Rote said.

“By partnering with Wheeler & Taylor, both agencies can do even more for their personal and business customers,” he noted. “Local decision making combined with national resources creates a unique opportunity for agencies like them to preserve their heritage and commitment to the local community while at the same time significantly expanding their access to a broadened marketplace of insurance carriers, knowledge to insure nationwide, and commercial expertise allowing for expanded product offerings.”

Deep Associates is located at 34 Ashland St., North Adams. Thompson & Linscott Insurance Agency is at 32 Park St., Adams.

Mirick Insurance Agency of Shelburne Falls and Albert B. Allen Insurance Agency of Greenfield also each recently entered a partnership with Wheeler & Taylor.

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From left: Michael Rouette and Dan Moriarty of Monson Savings Bank, Judy Matt of Spirit of Springfield, and Kylie LaPlante of Monson Savings Bank.

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced that it will be a Golden Circle Sponsor of this year’s Spirit of Springfield City of Bright Nights Ball. The bank recently presented a $7,000 donation to the Spirit of Springfield.

Additionally, the bank donated $3,500 to Spirit of Springfield in support of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast, which took place in May. As a major sponsor of that event, Monson Savings Bank team members were on site at their booth on Main Street the day of the breakfast providing free giveaways and activities.

The City of Bright Nights Ball, a formal, black-tie gala event, is the largest annual fundraiser the Spirit of Springfield organizes. Like last year, the gala will be held at MGM Springfield, where community members will enjoy dinner, dancing, auctions, and a 50/50 raffle. In attendance will be business, community, military, public-safety, and political leaders.

“We are honored to help support the Bright Nights Ball again this year. The ball is an excellent, long-standing tradition in Springfield, helping the Spirit of Springfield raise funds to invest back into the community,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “Many of our team members grew up in and still live in Springfield and its surrounding communities, so the Spirit of Springfield’s mission is close to our hearts.”

Monson Savings Bank has strong ties in the Greater Springfield area, helping local businesses, customers, and many nonprofits to thrive, said Michael Rouette, the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Monson Savings Bank is proud to be a part of the Springfield community. It is organizations like the Spirit of Springfield that unite us as a community and as friends.”

Added Judy Matt, president of Spirit of Springfield, “on behalf of the Spirit of Springfield and the Springfield community, thank you so much to Monson Savings Bank for their continued support over the years. It is because of our annual donors and consistent supporters that our organization can do what we do for the Springfield community.”

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GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield is receiving $925,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The funds will be utilized to support a medley of community-based initiatives.

CDBG is a federal program that provides funding to states and localities for economic and community development. The funding is geared toward building viable local communities, particularly for people of low or moderate income.

Greenfield is a mini-entitlement community under the Massachusetts CDBG program. The city must apply for and receive approval from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) for each project it wishes to fund. Community planning for Greenfield’s FY 2024 CDBG funds included two public hearings and a request-for-proposals process for the social-services projects. The city submitted its FY24 proposal to the state on March 25.

The funds will be allocated to the following projects:

• $250,000 for housing rehabilitation, executed through a partnership with Community Action Pioneer Valley to rehabilitate four housing units and set aside for emergency repairs;

• $201,751 for water-main replacement design and engineering, to support bid-ready designs and plans for replacing water mains in the downtown central commercial zoning district. The bid/design stage is calculated at 15% of construction costs. Water-main replacements will take place over the next five years;

• $112,500 for microenterprise assistance, executed through a partnership with Franklin County Community Development Corp., a collaboration that includes workshops for small-business owners and potential owners and investment capital for qualified microenterprises; and

• $185,000 for several social-service programs, including: $50,000 for Community Legal Aid’s Homelessness Prevention Project, $44,200 for Wildflower Alliance’s Homelessness Prevention Greenfield expansion, $40,800 for the Stone Soup Café Community Free Store, $35,000 for the Center for Human Development’s Greenfield Elder Wellness Program, and $15,000 for the Center for New Americans Fostering Immigrant Self-sufficiency Program.

“This CDBG funding round will leave a lasting impact on Greenfield,” Mayor Ginny Desorgher said. “I am grateful to CDBG coordinator Anna Oltman and the Community and Economic Development Department for overseeing this process. I am proud that the funds effectively address a variety of important issues in our community.”

Added Community Development Administrator Anna Oltman, “thank you to the Massachusetts EOHLC for funding this program. Greenfield’s social-services agencies really stepped up with some amazing projects this round, and we’re so grateful to them for the work they’re doing, especially in the areas of homelessness prevention and elder services.”

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MONSON — The engines are revving, and the countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Cruise for Critters on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Westview Farms Creamery. Now in its 12th year, this car show, presented by Al Widlan, owner of Service Connection, is set to once again make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets in need at Second Chance Animal Services.

Widlan has championed this event for over a decade, rallying car enthusiasts and compassionate hearts alike to come together for a worthy cause. This year’s Cruise for Critters promises an array of fall-themed activities for attendees of all ages. A vendor fair will offer unique items of all kinds, and the Halloween Barktacular kids’ games will be back, thanks to dedicated Second Chance volunteers.

Lindsay Doray, chief Development officer at Second Chance, extends her gratitude to Widlan and Westview Farms Creamery for their commitment to the welfare of pets. This has been a challenging year for Second Chance, and funds raised through this event directly contribute to vital programs that make a difference for pets in the community.

The festivities are set to kick off at 10 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m., featuring food, ice cream, and an assortment of fall attractions that Westview Farms Creamery is known for, from pumpkin picking to navigating through a corn maze. Live music by the Barberic Band will provide a perfect soundtrack to the day, which will also include a raffle and more.

The event is sponsored in part by Ted and Barbara Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools & Spas and by Joe Campisi, a longtime friend of Second Chance. Organizers extend an invitation to local businesses and vendors to support of pets in need. Information on sponsorship opportunities, item donations, and becoming a vendor can be found at secondchanceanimals.org/events/cruise.

The event will welcome spectators free of charge. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in the show by contributing a $20 entry fee per vehicle, with every dollar earmarked for the betterment of pets’ lives. A rain date has been set for Saturday, Sept. 28.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Monday, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Rail & Transit Administrator Meredith Slesinger, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson, and state and local officials to announce funding for the construction of a flyover across the Front Street rail crossing and a new roadway configuration that will connect Bridge and Second streets in West Springfield.

A point of intersection between the towns of Agawam and West Springfield, the Front Street rail crossing serves as just one of three connecting roads between the two municipalities, with nearly 8,000 vehicles traveling through the rail crossing every day. As a route that connects two prominent commercial areas in both towns, including Main and North streets in Agawam and Route 20 in West Springfield, freight operations along this crossing have continuously disrupted the ability of residents to travel between the two towns.

This disruption has also impeded the ability of emergency vehicles that rely on this route to provide critical care to local residents, forcing them to seek alternative routes when the crossing is blocked by a parked train and delaying their response time.

A partnership between MassDOT, CSX Transportation, and the municipalities of West Springfield and Agawam, this $20+ million project will be funded with support from the federal government, including funding from the Railway-Highway Crossings (Section 130) Program. This program was supplemented by $245 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for FY22 through FY26. This project will also receive funding from state and local sources, along with a $2 million funding commitment from CSX.

“This crossing has posed a number of challenges to the communities of Agawam and West Springfield for several years,” Neal said. “After advocating with MassDOT and state and local officials, we have delivered a project that will provide the long-term solution residents have advocated for while advancing the Commonwealth’s larger goal of making west-east rail a reality.”

This project proposes to eliminate two highway-rail grade crossings by converting to a railroad under grade separation through the construction of an overpass along a new roadway alignment.

This project is located just over one mile west of the West Springfield CSX Transportation Intermodal Terminal along the Boston & Albany railroad corridor. The proximity to the Intermodal Terminal results in inefficiencies to railyard operations and can lead to both crossings being blocked for extended periods of time, sometimes multiple times a day, impacting vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists as trains arriving at the facility are switched and sorted.

“After many years of conversation about accessibility over the tracks, I am looking forward to the opportunity to provide our communities with an innovative option,” Reichelt said.

Added Johnson, “it is exciting to hear that, with the assistance of Congressman Neal, progress has been made on the critical transportation problem caused by the closure of Front Street during times when trains are parked on the tracks. This closure of a key route between Agawam and West Springfield presents a significant challenge to public safety, especially in mutual-aid scenarios involving police, fire, and emergency medical services. It also affects local residents and businesses due to the unpredictable nature of the times and dates when trains cause the road closure. This is especially true during the Big E when the other routes between Agawam and West Springfield are extremely congested with fairgoers.”

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GREENFIELD — Interim Finance Director Stella Chan will now serve full-time as the finance director for the city of Greenfield.

Chan holds an MBA from the Simmons Graduate School of Management and has worked in corporate and nonprofit sectors. Over the past 20 years, as principal of SMC Consulting Group, she provided fiscal management advice and accounting support to area nonprofit organizations, including United Way of Berkshire County, Holyoke Visting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice Life Care, VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. and United Way of Hampshire County.

“Serving as Greenfield’s new Finance director is an extraordinary opportunity,” Chan said. “I am focused on effectively serving the needs of the city’s departments while ensuring we operate as a fiscally sound and financially sustainable municipality. Achieving this will require cooperation and collaboration at all levels, and I am thrilled that I am joining a team of experienced and dedicated staff who are deeply committed to the well-being of our Greenfield community.”

Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher added that “filling the Finance director position was an immediate priority of mine following the city’s vacancy, and we organized countless interviews over the past few months to find the best candidate. Since joining the city on an interim basis in June, Stella has exemplified terrific leadership and a keen eye for fiscal practices. Her boundless energy and innovative thinking will make her a great steward of our finance department.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Elm Electrical announced its summer program designed for students interested in exploring the electrical field. Dubbed Elm Futures, this initiative invites prospective co-op students to participate in a free, four-day training seminar aimed at honing their skills and showcasing their talents.

From Monday through Wednesday, participants will receive comprehensive instruction and hands-on training at Elm University’s state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms and labs. The seminar culminates on Thursday with Challenge Day, where students will apply their newfound knowledge in a project-board challenge. Elm project managers will be on hand to evaluate their work, offer feedback, and get to know the students.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight our training facility and introduce young minds to the electrical field,” said Paul Asselin, an Elm instructor. “We’re excited to see if students follow our strict safety protocols, ask questions, collaborate well with others, and exhibit a positive attitude. This program gives us a snapshot of their potential as future co-op students.”

Asselin emphasized the value of the program for students from traditional high schools who might not have considered a trade career. “Often, these students think it’s too late to enter a trade. We ensure they know that pursuing a career in the electrical field is still very much an option.”

The third session of the program started July 29 and runs through Thursday, Aug. 1, with the final session scheduled a couple of weeks later. “We’ve had two great sessions so far, and I’m looking forward to getting to know a new group of students this week,” Asselin added.

Elm University serves as Elm Electrical’s in-house training facility year-round. Employees aiming to become licensed electricians can enroll in a four-year apprentice program, working their regular jobs Monday through Thursday and attending school at Elm U every other Friday at no cost. This eliminates the need for night school and prepares students to sit for their electrician licensing exam after four years.

“Integrating our Futures program with Elm U allows us to develop our future workforce from the ground up,” Asselin said, noting that, in a couple of weeks, Elm Electrical will celebrate the signing of three of last year’s co-op students to full-time employment. “The fact that we can confidently offer full-time positions to last year’s co-op students speaks volumes about the success of this program.”

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NORTHAMPTON — ServiceNet received a $10,000 grant from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation to support the expansion of SkillBuilders Makerspace+, an innovative, community-based day program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

SkillBuilders Makerspace+ is an environment where people can explore their interests, learn new skills, and be involved in collaborative activities that enrich their lives. Through hands-on learning in modern art and technology studios, members engage their creative passions — including pottery, 3D printing, painting and drawing, virtual reality, coding, and more — while sharpening their creative thinking and building confidence.

Since its launch last October, SkillBuilders has gained strong member interest and community support. The space currently includes two art studios, a Lego and model building room, a tech and gaming area, and a meditation/inspiration space with a maker’s lounge that serves as the community hub.

“We’re extremely grateful to the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation for their support,” said Shawn Robinson, vice president of Vocational Services at ServiceNet. “Our aim is to empower individuals with disabilities through creative expression and skill building, and this grant enables us to expand our impact, foster inclusivity, and offer programming to the broader community.”

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WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond announced that Wayne Bates has been appointed as the firm’s director of Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Services.

In this role, he will lead the growth and development of Tighe & Bond’s services in the areas of mitigation and adaptation, sustainable design, and renewable-energy infrastructure. He brings more than 35 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on designing and implementing operational improvements for clients seeking to meet their sustainability goals.

“Tighe & Bond has been providing resiliency and sustainability services to public and private clients across New England and Eastern New York for years; the breadth and depth of our talent and experience in this space is truly remarkable,” Bates said. “I am excited to work with our project teams and technical experts to build upon our existing capabilities while growing new service offerings to assist our clients in mitigating and adapting to climate change.”

Bates has demonstrated a commitment to advancing sustainability practices in both academia and engineering as an adjunct professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and UMass Dartmouth. He formerly chaired the sustainability committee for the New England Water Environment Assoc. (NEWEA), and currently serves as the traveling mentor for the UMass Amherst Engineers Without Borders Ghana project team. He was recently recognized for his contributions to the water industry by NEWEA through his induction into the New England Chapter of the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers.

“With Wayne’s appointment to director of Resiliency and Sustainability Services, he will collaborate with and leverage our talented team of diverse subject matter experts working to help clients across the Northeast in navigating the complex challenges of climate change,” said Fran Hoey, Tighe & Bond’s chief strategy officer. “ I am confident that Wayne’s leadership will help us continue to deliver comprehensive and innovative resilience and sustainability services to our clients.”

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BOSTON — Last week, the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Massachusetts’ proposal under NTIA’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that will allow Massachusetts to request up to $147 million in federal funding to expand access to high-speed internet in the state.

“All our residents, from students pursuing education opportunities to individuals seeking new jobs and career training to small-business owners across the state, need high-speed internet in order to thrive in our economy,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “This proposal will help Massachusetts close the digital divide by bringing high-speed internet to all.”

The $42.45 billion BEAD program aims to deploy and upgrade high-speed internet infrastructure and support high-speed internet adoption, training, and workforce-development efforts in line with the national Internet for All program, which provides digital skills training and education to low-income populations, improves online accessibility of social services for individuals with disabilities, and empowers rural communities to measure their own broadband needs.

“High-speed internet is the backbone of our economy,” Executive Office of Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao said. “With this support from the Biden-Harris administration, we can make Massachusetts more affordable, equitable, and competitive by ensuring every resident of our state can get online.”

BEAD funding will target projects identified through Massachusetts’ BEAD Challenge, an initiative that ran throughout June and July and provided local governments, nonprofits, tribal governments, and internet service providers an opportunity to work with residents to identify gaps in broadband availability. The data collected as part of this process will help pinpoint locations that are underserved or unserved by broadband providers and are therefore eligible for funding under BEAD.

In total, Massachusetts is set to receive more than $400 million in federal funding to close the digital divide. In addition to the $147 million in BEAD funding administered by the NTIA, the state is in the process of deploying $75 million in American Rescue Plan funding and $175 million from the Capital Projects Fund to close existing broadband gaps. In March, the NTIA announced that Massachusetts will receive $14 million in funding to address the digital divide through skills training, device access, and internet affordability.

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LONGMEADOW — The old saying ‘the dog days of summer’ has taken on new meaning in Longmeadow.

Local pets and their owners will soon have an in-town option when it comes to quality care. Caroline Joos, Kristin Lappetito, and Angela DuBois are officially opening the doors of Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic, the town’s only veterinary clinic, on Monday, Aug. 5 at 916 Shaker Road.

To introduce themselves to the community, Joos, Lappetito, and DuBois are inviting the public to an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will include tours of the new, state-of-the-art facility; giveaways; and free coffee and pastries from Pour Things Coffee.

“Since moving to Massachusetts, I have loved the charm of Longmeadow and was shocked that there wasn’t a vet clinic in the community,” Joos said. “We were looking for a commercial location for a while, and then this one popped up.”

Joos grew up in Rochester, N.Y., where she started working at a vet clinic at 15 as a kennel attendant. She worked as a veterinary technician throughout high school, as well as in college and veterinary school at Cornell University.

Joos and Lappetito met at Cornell, where they both graduated from veterinary school in 2009. Joos then worked in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and in the Springfield area before purchasing Feeding Hills Veterinary Clinic in 2020. Joos met DuBois when she moved to the area; the two have been business partners since 2022.

After graduating from Cornell, Lappetito began working on horses in California, then moved to Pennsylvania to focus on veterinary care for rural mixed animals. In 2012, she moved to Massachusetts and has been working in a small animal emergency room ever since, focusing on sick pets and ultrasound.

DuBois has been in the veterinary field for 23 years, earning her certified veterinary practice manager certificate in 2019. She started as a kennel technician and worked her way up through the years, giving her valuable experience all aspects of veterinary clinic management.

The Aug. 3 open house is a way for the community to meet the three owners of Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic and hear more about their practice and their philosophy when it comes to pet care.

“What I love most about veterinary medicine is being able to provide excellent care to our patients,” DuBois said. “I also love educating owners and helping them make informed decisions about their pet’s care. We are all in veterinary medicine because we love animals and want to do what is best for them and their owners.”

For more information, visit www.longmeadow.vet or email [email protected]. While the clinic is not yet open, pet parents can make start making appointments now.

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SPRINGFIELD — Nominations for the Healthcare Heroes class of 2024 are due by end of day today, July 29. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated.

We encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these eight categories:

  • Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider;
  • Health/Wellness Administrator;
  • Emerging Leader;
  • Community Health;
  • Health Educator;
  • Innovation in Health/Wellness;
  • Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and
  • Lifetime Achievement.
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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Business Assoc., an advocate and partner for local businesses, announced it will relocate to a new office on Main Street in Greenfield on Aug. 1. This strategic move aims to enhance the association’s ability to support its members and the broader business community more effectively, and has been generously supported by partners at Cohn & Co. Real Estate, the city of Greenfield, Greenfield Community College, and the Franklin County Community Development Corp.

The new office, located at 278 Main St., Suite 204, offers a more central and accessible location for business stakeholders. With ample space for meetings and board retreats, the office will serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and growth, while doubling as an additional asset for member businesses to utilize. This move underscores the GBA’s commitment to providing improved support and resources to all businesses, and potential new businesses, in Greenfield.

“Our new Main Street location positions us at the heart of the business community,” said Hannah Rechtschaffen, director of the Greenfield Business Assoc. “This move makes us more accessible and responsive to the needs of our members and potential members, facilitating stronger connections and more robust support services. Particularly ahead of the pending Main Street redesign, it felt like a crucial step to stake our presence right downtown.”

In addition to providing a workspace for the association’s partners, the new office will host various events, workshops, and networking opportunities, further fostering the growth and success of local businesses by building, and rebuilding, their connection to one another. The space will enable standing office hours and additional services to be rolled out this fall.

“We are thrilled to see the GBA set roots in downtown and continue to stabilize and advance the organization toward a full-time directorship,” said Jessye Deane, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. “The GBA is an invaluable partner in the chamber’s efforts in Franklin County, and this move will expand their role within Greenfield’s economic-development initiatives, which is great.”

The GBA looks forward to welcoming stakeholders to its new location beginning Sept. 1, and roundtable conversations resuming in August will focus on different business nodes and impactful projects, creating opportunities for business community feedback and more effective information sharing. Details can be found at www.greenfieldbusiness.org and accessed most effectively by following the GBA’s monthly newsletter.

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SPRINGFIELD — State and local leaders consistently recognize the growing need for innovation in, and strategic growth of, workforce-development programs to connect more Massachusetts residents to living-wage jobs while driving economic growth in the Commonwealth.

This opportunity has spurred regional workforce-development program Tech Foundry to launch an Innovation Fund as the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary. With a goal of raising $250,000 to serve more people and employers, Tech Foundry will utilize this fund to fuel expansion of programs and curriculum in partnership with organizations throughout Massachusetts. To catalyze this effort, a group of donors has provided funds for a $100,000, dollar-to-dollar matching campaign through the end of the calendar year.

“Tech Foundry is laser-focused on building upon our 10 years of workforce-development impact to expand programming to drive economic and digital equity and help employers win the race for talent,” said Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry. “We connect residents to digital literacy and tech training and build a steady stream of candidates to fill the regional hiring needs, driving economic growth in a tight labor market while creating equitable access to career opportunities.”

Currently, Tech Foundry provides hands-on technical training, work experience, coaching, and leadership development so its graduates can successfully access information-technology careers. The organization also recently launched its first Tech Hub, a free service providing bilingual digital-literacy classes, tech support, and device distribution throughout Western Mass., serving more than 300 people per month.

For more information about Tech Foundry’s programs, 10th anniversary events, and to donate to Tech Foundry, visit www.thetechfoundry.org.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that local businessman and community activist Cesar Ruiz and Bernard (“Bernie”) Spirito, who recently retired as the Springfield Museums’ chief financial officer, have joined the organization’s board of directors.

The addition of Ruiz and Spirito to the SSO board brings the number of members to 15. The SSO has added seven other new members to its board since 2022: Margaret Mantoni, Robert Bolduc, Andrew Cade, Graham Cahill, Sandra Doran, Eileen McCaffery, and Evan Plotkin.

Cesar Ruiz

As president and CEO of Golden Years Homecare, Ruiz leads an organization that provides quality, compassionate home-care services to those who need assistance performing their day-to-day tasks due to disability, injury, or aging. Ruiz is a prominent figure in the Hispanic community as a businessman, community activist, and entrepreneur. At age 25, he was the first Hispanic in Springfield elected to the School Committee, serving until 1986.

Ruiz is also spearheading a new, state-of-the-art sports complex in Holyoke, also set to become the new home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. This venture seeks to raise Holyoke’s status as the birthplace of volleyball and hub for global sports development.

Ruiz was the community leader sponsor for the SSO’s first-ever Latin-themed concert, Havana Nights, during the 2022-23 season. His partnership and connections within the community paved the way for the SSO to connect musically with the Latin community, attracting new audiences to Symphony Hall. Through his sponsorship, hundreds of middle- and high-school students from Springfield Public Schools and Holyoke Public Schools attended Havana Nights, and several local Hispanic organizations were also represented in the audience.

Bernie Spirito

Spirito recently retired from the Springfield Museums, having served as the organization’s chief financial officer since 2014. During his time at the museums, he helped guide the organization from break-even status to eight years of profitability, and successfully produced 10 years of accurate budgets and year-end closings.

Spirito’s responsibilities at the Springfield Museums included the annual budget and audits for all departments, maintaining banking relationships, and completing operations reports, balance sheets, and cash-flow analyses.

Prior to the Museums, Spirito served as vice president and controller at Bassette Co. LLC for nearly 30 years. He has also worked at Smith & Wesson in various capacities, including manager of Financial Analysis and manager of Planning and Investment Analysis.

Spirito has also been very involved with the Springfield Rotary Club since 1991, currently serving as assistant treasurer, and is a past president of the organization. He is a Paul Harris Award recipient and was named Rotarian of the Year in 2012. He has also served as past chairman of Consolidated Finance Group of Springfield and past president of the Springfield chapter of Financial Executives.

According to Paul Lambert, president and CEO of the SSO, “Cesar has had a remarkable business career, and his deep commitment to community is making a mark in so many ways. His willingness to step forward in supporting the SSO’s Havana Nights program this past season helped bring new energy and a new audience to experience our symphony. He is respected in the community, and we welcome him to our board, where I know his voice will be heard as we build the SSO for the future.

“We are also honored and excited to add Bernie Spirito to our board of directors,” Lambert said. “Bernie’s remarkable career and knowledge of finance and investment matters will be of great value to our organization, and we are deeply grateful to have him join us. As a fellow Rotarian of many years, I know that Bernie will also work diligently to help build good will and better friendships for the SSO on an ongoing basis.”

In 2023, the SSO adopted new bylaws that allow the board to be expanded to 17 members over the next two years. The bylaw changes also implemented term limits for board members.

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AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, announced the celebration of 20 years of their joint scholarship program. This longstanding collaboration highlights their commitment to supporting the academic and career ambitions of local high-school students.

This year, four seniors from Amherst Regional High School, Hopkins Academy, Frontier Regional High School, and Belchertown High School were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. These scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to pursuing a future in business or healthcare-related fields in Massachusetts.

“The chamber and Cooley Dickinson Hospital have jointly awarded these scholarships for two decades, reflecting our deep commitment to fostering local talent and supporting our community’s future leaders,” said Jacob Robinson, executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. “Each year, we are impressed by the caliber of students in our region, and we are proud to support their educational journeys.”

Historically, the scholarship recipients have been presented with their awards at the chamber’s annual charity golf tournament, with further recognition at the A+ Awards ceremony in November. This year, to give these students the spotlight they deserve, the awards were presented at a standalone event held at the Boltwood Inn, providing an intimate setting that celebrates their achievements.

“It’s an honor to continue this partnership with the chamber, contributing to the education of promising young individuals who are poised to make significant impacts in their fields and the future of our community,” said Dr. Lynnette Watkins, president and chief operating officer of Cooley Dickinson Hospital. “These scholarships are a testament to Cooley Dickinson’s commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders and professionals who will drive innovation and excellence in business, healthcare, and beyond.”

This year’s scholarship recipients are Emalee Chaisson of Belchertown High School, who aspires to study occupational therapy at Springfield College; Declan Sullivan-Flynn of Amherst Regional High School, whose goal is to pursue biochemistry on a pre-med track at Amherst College; Dominic Aloisi of Hopkins Academy, who plans to study construction management with a minor in business and accounting at Western New England University; and Tenzin Smith of Frontier Regional High School, who aims to study biology at UMass Amherst.

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards.

In 2018, BusinessWest created the Women of Impact program as a way to honor women in the region who are making an impact and creating positive change. Women of Impact was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can hail from the world of business, they can also emerge from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of these — in short, we’re recognizing inspirational women on any level. Since its inception, the women honored through this program have been successful, inspiring, and most importantly, impactful.

Consider nominating someone for this prestigious award. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due by Monday, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m., and the honorees will be announced in the Oct. 14 issue of BusinessWest. Nominations should be written with one underlying mission: to explain why the individual in question is, indeed, a woman of impact.

Visit businesswest.com/women-of-impact-nominations for additional information and a nomination form. For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

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HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC is seeking qualified applicants for three Holyoke homes that the organization has for sale, with purchasers being selected through a lottery process with the goal of increasing housing affordability in Holyoke. The homes are each priced at $225,000, below market rate, and located at 278 Pine St., 291 Walnut St., and 299 Walnut St.

Qualified applicants who meet certain guidelines — including having a household income not exceeding 80% of the median income level, committing to living in the home for a minimum of 10 years, and completing a first-time homebuyer education course — will receive a lottery number from OneHolyoke, with three applicants being selected at random who will be offered the opportunity to purchase one of the three homes. A completed application and all necessary paperwork is required to receive a lottery number.

Information about the homes for sale, the lottery process, and the application can be found at www.oneholyoke.org/homes-for-sale. Through this lottery process, OneHolyoke works to increase housing availability and affordability in the footprint it serves in the city.

OneHolyoke will host a Facebook Live Q&A session on the OneHolyoke CDC Facebook page on Friday, July 26 for those interested to find out more information about the lottery process. The English session will be held at 4 p.m., and a session in Spanish will be held at 5 p.m.

All three homes for sale are duplex, two-family homes, and two of the homes are newly built (291 Walnut St. and 299 Walnut St.). The 278 Pine St. home is the former Yankee Pedlar restaurant and inn that was moved by OneHolyoke to its current location in an effort to save and restore the historic home.

“Our mission in serving the Flats, South Holyoke, and Churchill neighborhoods is to provide more affordable housing to more people in these core neighborhoods,” said Michael Moriarty, executive director of One Holyoke. “The lottery we are holding to identify possible buyers of these homes is a step in that direction. We believe investments in creating affordable housing in these neighborhoods will encourage other needed housing-stock investments.”

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CHICOPEE — The Latino Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) announced a donation of $1,000 to the Chicopee Police Department’s C3 Unit for its second annual Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament. The donation will be presented by Andrew Melendez, executive director of LEDC, at the City Hall Auditorium on Monday, July 29 at 11 a.m.

The LEDC empowers businesses by providing access to case-management coaching, capital, and essential connections. Its mission is to support local businesses and foster community engagement.

“The commitment of LEDC to helping bring this event to Chicopee is a small example of our mission to support local businesses and foster community engagement,” Melendez said. “We believe in the power of community events like this to bring people together and highlight the rich cultural heritage that makes Chicopee so special.”

The C3 Policing Unit’s mission is to facilitate unity of effort and criminal intelligence gathering through interagency, community, and private-enterprise cooperation. The essential goals of C3 Policing include creating a safe environment, fostering community relationships, reducing gang activity and violence, and establishing effective youth and parental programs. These goals are achieved through community meetings, walking and bike patrols, and events like coffee with a cop, youth sports events, and community picnics.

The second annual Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wisnowski Park. The event promises a day of fun and community spirit, featuring food trucks, a live band, and a DJ. The public is encouraged to sign up for the tournament and enjoy the festivities.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from LEDC,” said Officer Elly Rodriguez from the Chicopee Police Department’s C3 Unit. “This donation will help us create a memorable event that celebrates Hispanic heritage and strengthens our community.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s new Pharmacy Mobile App is up and running. Launched in June, Big Y RX is more than just an upgrade from the original application; it is a comprehensive suite of tools to support a patient’s health journey. Designed for ease of use, it helps simplify patients’ healthcare experience, allowing them to manage their own health or that of their loved ones, including pets.

Users can expect a host of new features, including scan refills, prescription transfers, family account management, a pharmacy locator, medicine reminders, refill reminders, and customer statement access. Patients without access to a phone or mobile device can get all the same services online.

“While the goal of the new app is to enhance customer experience, our pharmacists and pharmacy teams are always here to help you both in-person or over the phone,” said Kathy Premo, Pharmacy Services manager. “Also, patients can access all of the same services from the app on the pharmacy website platform.”

The Big Y RX app is available for download in the App Store, the Google Play Store, or at www.bigy.com/pharmacy.

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CHICOPEE — Elms College recently received two grants totaling more than $567,000 to grow and strengthen the college’s online learning academic programs and continue the work of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE).

The Davis Educational Foundation awarded Elms College $317,627 for its Strengthening Online Learning and Engagement (SOLE) initiative. This three-year grant will enable Elms to increase its online learning capability throughout the curriculum and also expand the transfer pipeline. The Davis Educational Foundation was established by Stanton and Elisabeth Davis after the former’s retirement as chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc.

In addition, Elms also received $250,000 from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation to continue its support of the college’s CEUE, which was founded five years ago to diversify the pipeline of well-prepared, culturally responsive K-12 teachers throughout Western Mass.

By offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs that lead to teaching licensure, the CEUE addresses the educational inequities and obstacles for underrepresented populations to enter the teaching profession.

“I am grateful for the support and generosity of the Davis Educational Foundation and the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation,” Elms College President Harry Dumay said. “Both foundations are contributing greatly to the future success of Elms College by enhancing our online education capabilities and continuing to prepare culturally responsive educators in the region.”

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck announced its selection as the first community college in Connecticut and one of 18 nationwide recipients this year to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). This honor comes as part of the largest expansion of the initiative to date, supported by a $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing the Asnuntuck student experience and career readiness within its advanced manufacturing programs.

“Connecticut State Community College is proud to be part of this program, which continues the commitment and legacy of offering transformative educational opportunities that lead to meaningful high-demand and high-wage jobs,” Connecticut State President O. John Maduko said. “This award highlights our dedication to advanced manufacturing and workforce development, bridging our students to rewarding careers within our Connecticut communities. The Metallica Scholars Initiative provides vital resources and support for our students and elevates the importance and dignity of career and technical education.”

Through the grant, Asnuntuck will be able to award $30,000 in scholarships to 30 students in the program’s summer advanced manufacturing cohort. Manufacturing students will also receive OSHA 10 training and certification and have access to new robotics simulation software. The campus will also use the funds to supply welding students with their own equipment, which they can take with them to use in future employment.

“We are incredibly honored to be selected as a Metallica Scholars community college, representing Connecticut as the one and only in this prestigious initiative,” said Michelle Coach, Connecticut State Asnuntuck campus CEO. “This grant equips our students with essential safety certifications, equipment, career-readiness competencies, and cutting-edge skills, ensuring they are highly marketable in the workforce. We are proud to launch the careers of our students with the solid foundation and unique recognition that comes with being a Metallica Scholar. Thanks to this support, our students are ready to rock their future and excel in the manufacturing sector.”

Launched in 2019 by All Within My Hands (AWMH) in partnership with the American Assoc. of Community Colleges, MSI began with 10 colleges and primarily manufacturing programs. It now offers diverse workforce opportunities for students interested in gaining the skills and training necessary to find meaningful and well-paying careers. Additional curricula will include construction, healthcare, and engineering, contributing to more than 25 fields of study offered within the initiative. To date, AWMH has invested more than $10.5 million in the American workforce, reaffirming a commitment to career and technical education at the local level.

“When we launched the Metallica Scholars Initiative, it really spoke to me,” said James Hetfield, Metallica’s lead vocalist and guitarist, citing “a collective goal of breaking the stigma of trade skills. Trade skills are vital to society, and what’s even more important is to support the many folks who are trying to create a career by learning and using these skills. I am so proud — we all are — to see how this program is changing lives by providing much-needed resources to empower students, and it’s great that we’re able to make our biggest grant yet to support these students and the future workforce. We are reaching even further for year six of the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This year, our program will be in 60 schools in all 50 states, all thanks to your support.”

For a complete list of all 60 colleges currently supported by AWMH, visit allwithinmyhands.org/metallica-scholars.

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CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced the promotion of Rachel Dionne to vice president, credit risk officer. She has been with the credit union since 2017, most recently serving as assisant vice president, credit risk officer.

Dionne brings more than two decades of experience in financial analysis and credit risk management. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the credit risk-management strategies and ensuring the credit union’s continued financial stability and growth. Her promotion is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and significant contributions to the organization.

“We are thrilled to promote Rachel Dionne to vice president, credit risk officer,” said James Kelly, president and CEO of Polish National Credit Union. “Rachel’s extensive experience, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment have been invaluable to our organization. Her promotion is well-deserved, and we are confident she will continue to excel in her new role.”

Dionne holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, both from American International College in Springfield. Her career in finance spans more than two decades, including significant roles at Mont Marie Health Care Center as director of Finance and at Dielectrics Inc. as accounting supervisor. At Mont Marie, she led the accounting team, prepared annual budgets and financial reports, and presented the financial status to board members. Her tenure at Dielectrics involved preparing financial reports, cost accounting, and maintaining audit papers.

Beyond her professional achievements, Dionne has been an active member of the community, serving on the board of directors for Pioneer Valley Performing Arts in South Hadley and holding positions as both board member and treasurer. In addition, she recently joined the board of directors for Providence Ministries, a nonprofit organization serving the Greater Holyoke region.

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently provided a $1,750 donation to the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship as a part of its 2024 Community Giving Initiative. Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank, and Michael Rouette, the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, met with Bailey Medeiros, president and founder of the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship, at the bank’s Loan and Operations Center to present the donation.

“Once again, members of our community chose the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship as a donation recipient through our Community Giving Initiative voting,” Moriarty said. “Monson Savings is honored to support this organization year after year. We are excited to present Bailey with this donation, knowing that it will be used to help support local women reach their education goals.”

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship works to invest in the future of women in Greater Springfield communities by encouraging and empowering them to pursue higher education. The foundation provides educational grants to women while paying special attention to women entering one of many male-dominated career paths, including, but not limited to, science, technology, engineering, finance, and law. In aiding women financially, the Women’s Empowerment Scholarship team aims to propel their careers and allow them to shatter stereotypes.

“The recurring support we have received from my hometown bank is so meaningful to me,” Medeiros said. “Our organization awards females educational grants so that they can further their education. This would not be possible without our supporters. I can’t thank Monson Savings Bank enough for organizing their annual Community Giving Initiative.”

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William Reyes-Cubides

HOLYOKE ­— Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently named William Reyes-Cubides as assistant vice president of Academic Affairs and Student Success.

In this new position, Reyes-Cubides will serve as a bridge between both sides of the Academic and Student Affairs division to ensure that students receive the support they need to achieve academic success.

“I am genuinely thrilled to join this vibrant community. The culture at Holyoke Community College is remarkable, and what I have observed so far is incredibly inspiring,” said Reyes- Cubides, who recently moved to Western Mass. from San Jose, Calif., where he was dean of Humanities, Social Science, and Arts at San Jose City College. “It is clear to me that everyone here is deeply committed to student success and passionately invested in their academic journeys.”

At San Jose, Reyes-Cubides’ experience included curriculum development, resource allocation, personnel supervision, community relations and outreach, and student success initiatives. He previously worked as the dean of Arts and Humanities at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical School and an academic specialist of Curriculum Development and coordinator of Language Instruction at Michigan State University.

At HCC, he will oversee student support programs, including El Centro (for Latinx students), ALANA (for men of color), TRIO (for first-generation, low-income students), the Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services, the Center for Academic Program Supports (tutoring centers), academic English as a Second Language, and SAMP, HCC’s Student Ambassador Mentorship Program. He started July 8.

“The core mission of this position is to ensure student retention, persistence from one semester to the next, and, ultimately, graduation,” he said. “My priority is to foster positive and meaningful student learning experiences. By acknowledging and valuing the cultural wealth and backgrounds that our students bring into the classroom, we create the perfect environment for academic success. Additionally, cultivating a strong sense of belonging for our students is essential to their overall well-being and success.”

The son of a teacher, Reyes-Cubides was born and raised in Colombia. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education, Spanish, and English studies from the Universidad Pedagógica Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá, and a master’s degree in Romance languages and Hispanic studies from Boston College. He is pursuing his doctorate in education in leadership for equity in higher education from the University of Colorado-Denver.

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FLORENCE — To reaffirm its commitment to community, Keiter recently announced a $25,000 donation to the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for its annual Keiter Card promotion. This initiative, now in its fourth consecutive year, seeks to inject more than $50,000 into the local economy.

Through this promotion, Keiter’s contribution enables consumers to receive $50 in spending power with the purchase of a $25 Northampton Gift Card.

As the longtime Florence contracting and construction-management company expands to West Springfield, Keiter remains committed to the Northampton area.

“Our ties to the Pioneer Valley run deep, and we are honored to play a role in its ongoing success,” said Scott Keiter, CEO of Keiter and a former Northampton Chamber board member. “Giving back is ingrained in our company culture, and initiatives like this allow us to express our gratitude to a community that has given so much to us, our families, and our employees.”

The 2024 Keiter Card promotion will begin Monday, Aug. 5, and Keiter Cards will be available while supplies last. Cards can be purchased only at the chamber office at 99 Pleasant St., Northampton, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested must request a Keiter Card upon purchase.

The promotion is applicable only to $25 Northampton Gift Card purchases with a limit of one card per customer, per transaction. The Northampton Gift Card is accepted at more than 115 local businesses, spanning restaurants, shops, services, and spas.

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Matthew Lauro

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced the promotion of Matthew Lauro to senior vice president, Western Massachusetts commercial team leader.

In this elevated role, Lauro has assumed responsibility for the oversight, management, and growth of MountainOne’s commercial banking activities in Western Mass. In addition to having the Western Mass. commercial lenders reporting to him, he is responsible for working closely with the bank’s credit administration and commercial portfolio management staff to ensure the integrity and quality of the loan portfolio.

Lauro joined MountainOne Bank in May 2022 as senior vice president of Commercial Lending. Previously, he served as vice president of Emerging Markets at State Street Bank and Trust in Boston, amassing a wealth of experience for his current role.

A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Lauro is deeply involved in his community, serving as a director of the Pittsfield Affordable Housing Trust and Berkshire Education and Correction. He is also a national council member of Avon Old Farms School and an active supporter of Grit & Gratitude Wrestling Academy in Longmeadow.

“Over the past two years, Matt has been instrumental in developing new commercial loan and deposit relationships in the Berkshires and Pioneer Valley for MountainOne,” said Robert Fraser, president and CEO. “Furthermore, his impressive skills and ability to build strong partnerships with our credit and loan administration teams, senior management, and key stakeholders have been invaluable. Matt’s commitment to our customers and the growth of our portfolio makes him the definitive leader for our Western Massachusetts commercial team.”

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HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced it is a 2024 Top Workplaces Industry winner, determined by Energage, a national employment organization. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets, with more than 27 million employees interviewed across 70,000 organizations.

Top Workplaces Industry awards celebrate organizations that have built people-first workplace cultures within their sector. The award marks them as an employer of choice for those seeking employment in the industry.

Top Workplaces awards are based on feedback from a research-backed employee-engagement survey. Details about how PeoplesBank builds its workplace culture are available at topworkplaces.com/company/peoplesbank.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) announced the continued investment by, and partnership with, the MassMutual Foundation through a recent grant of $100,000 to support its emergency food pantry.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services food pantry provides healthy food options to nearly 250 individuals and families each week. The pantry also serves as a community resource, offering access to medical support through various local health, wellness, and nutrition partners.

“The MassMutual Foundation’s investment in MLK Family Services will ensure the continuity of essential services, particularly by supporting personnel and enhancing the resource capacity needed to operate the emergency food pantry,” said Shannon Rudder, CEO of MLKFS. “Funding from this initiative will help to ensure these services remain viable and open to any Western Massachusetts resident.”

The MassMutual Foundation partners with local community members and organizations to help build financial resilience leading to future opportunities for all.

“We are stronger when we come together as a community,” said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. “Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services’ food pantry addresses a critical need for families struggling to make ends meet, and we are proud to help them expand their impact.”