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Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff November 21, 2025

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

688 Bear Swamp Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Jordan Friede
Seller: Daniel K. Lederer
Date: 10/10/25

1450 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Daniel T. Butler
Seller: Lynn R. Dole
Date: 10/10/25

BERNARDSTON

390 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Zain Naveed
Seller: John W. Graves
Date: 10/10/25

55 Keets Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Peter Harrington
Seller: Bmfn LLC
Date: 10/10/25

60 Keets Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Peter Harrington
Seller: Bmfn LLC
Date: 10/10/25

BUCKLAND

1 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Nawontah Waters
Seller: Robert D. March
Date: 10/15/25

COLRAIN

Adamsville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mass. Audubon Society Inc.
Seller: Entrust Admin Inc.
Date: 10/23/25

111 South Green River Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $503,000
Buyer: Rebecca Koganer
Seller: Deborah R. Rosienski
Date: 10/17/25

DEERFIELD

29 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $687,500
Buyer: John E. Delmolino
Seller: J2K Realty LLC
Date: 10/20/25

44 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kathryn S. Hanning
Seller: Saunders N. Whittlesey
Date: 10/14/25

43 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: 43 Whatley Road LLC
Seller: R. Sitterly LLC
Date: 10/10/25

51 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $1,950,000
Buyer: 43 Whatley Road LLC
Seller: R. Sitterly LLC
Date: 10/10/25

ERVING

21 French King Hwy.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $293,815
Buyer: Maxwell Dischler
Seller: Casey M. Dyer
Date: 10/21/25

GILL

7 Riverview Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Marek Tresnak
Seller: MW & MW Realty
Date: 10/10/25

GREENFIELD

707 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kathleen F. Murtland
Seller: Charlene D. Martin
Date: 10/17/25

38 Butternut St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: 38 Butternut LLC
Date: 10/10/25

52 Canada Hill
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,100
Buyer: BHO Realty LLC
Seller: Sandra R. Brodie
Date: 10/17/25

260-1/2 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Karla B. Quintanilla
Seller: Emily S. Greene
Date: 10/10/25

312 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,347,000
Buyer: Phoenix GF LLC
Seller: Lorenz Family LLC
Date: 10/14/25

20 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John Polak
Seller: George S. Briggs
Date: 10/21/25

2 Mead St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Fret Mill LLC
Seller: Historic Factories LLC
Date: 10/15/25

44 Russell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brian M. Hillard
Seller: Michael A. Biskerski
Date: 10/10/25

104 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Leah Dion
Seller: Sandra P. Smith
Date: 10/10/25

HEATH

Colrain Stage Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mass. Audubon Society Inc.
Seller: Entrust Admin Inc.
Date: 10/23/25

93 Colrain Stage Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Yevgeniy Yefimov
Seller: David J. Travers
Date: 10/10/25

Hosmer Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mass. Audubon Society Inc.
Seller: Entrust Admin Inc.
Date: 10/23/25

LEYDEN

521 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Timothy Shuipis
Seller: David B. Capparrille
Date: 10/16/25

533 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Timothy Shuipis
Seller: David B. Capparrille
Date: 10/16/25

MONTAGUE

3 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: M. & D. Rainbow
Seller: Northern Enterprises LLC
Date: 10/23/25

20 Dunton St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Suzanne M. Hale
Seller: Sherry L. Debarge
Date: 10/14/25

NEW SALEM

144 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $421,060
Buyer: Benjamin L. Sandri
Seller: Ciji Cody
Date: 10/17/25

ORANGE

77 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Walter Ferreira
Seller: Craig Ballou
Date: 10/10/25

61 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $398,500
Buyer: Monica D. Knight
Seller: Joshua T. Behrens
Date: 10/14/25

111 Hayden St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Nancy Roussell
Seller: Keith R. Lapan
Date: 10/16/25

78-80 High St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Shf Properties LLC
Seller: Sandra Warren
Date: 10/16/25

900 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $176,467
Buyer: Megliola Realty LLC
Seller: Phillip E. Miller
Date: 10/14/25

SHELBURNE

48 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $658,500
Buyer: Karen Remmler
Seller: Eben D. Sorkin
Date: 10/16/25

175 Peckville Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Christian Parenti
Seller: William H. Stafford INT
Date: 10/10/25

SUNDERLAND

61 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Michael Shanahan
Seller: Margaret L. Gutman
Date: 10/14/25

324 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mariana Chilton
Seller: Barbara A. Salamone TR
Date: 10/20/25

WARWICK

37 Smith Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Craig Tourigny
Seller: Jose M. Bovio
Date: 10/10/25

Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: San-Ken Homes Inc.
Seller: Myril A. Neiman RET 2006
Date: 10/20/25

WHATELY

114 Christian Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Joseph Saladino
Seller: Amanda L. Brooks
Date: 10/17/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

51 Bradford Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Jenna M. Lavrenchuk
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 10/10/25

41 Channell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Sarah Cannamela
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 10/10/25

19 Church St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Flipped & Finished LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 10/17/25

26 Dutchmaster Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Victoria Egan
Seller: Paul K. Laviolette
Date: 10/14/25

60 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Orhan Ahmeti
Seller: Jason M. Douthwright
Date: 10/10/25

19 Harding St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Maria Webster
Seller: Nadia Grushetskiy
Date: 10/10/25

489 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Susan E. Jenney
Seller: David P. Jenney
Date: 10/10/25

67 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Gladys Provost
Seller: Shelby Texeira
Date: 10/15/25

BRIMFIELD

50 John Haley Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Beau X. Boudreau
Seller: Theresa M. Muska
Date: 10/14/25

CHESTER

97 Old State Hwy.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: James D. Adams
Seller: Perennial Flow LLC
Date: 10/15/25

CHICOPEE

25 Andover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Susan L. Arcisz
Seller: William K. Malone
Date: 10/15/25

441 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Matthew Jensen
Seller: Joyce L. Duquette
Date: 10/22/25

62 Charpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $293,800
Buyer: Steven Caraballo
Seller: Andre Savoie
Date: 10/10/25

125 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Phoebe Deprey
Seller: Badria A. Hanna
Date: 10/20/25

127 Cyman Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Emi Investments LLC
Seller: Alexandra A. Beeler
Date: 10/17/25

19 Dale Court
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joshua Ortiz
Seller: Peter L. Soldato Jr. RET
Date: 10/17/25

21 Depot St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $227,777
Buyer: Mazal Real Estate LLC
Seller: Winners O LLC
Date: 10/10/25

70 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rita H. Acevedo
Seller: Pamela J. Bucalo
Date: 10/17/25

637 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Chicopee Electric Light
Seller: 637 Front Street LLC
Date: 10/20/25

676 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 676 Front Street LLC
Seller: Szczebak, Geraldine S., (Estate)
Date: 10/17/25

20 Gilbert Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Natalie A. Escalera
Seller: Michelle Paneto
Date: 10/14/25

40 Greenwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Karina Rodriguez
Seller: Alyson M. Flahive
Date: 10/17/25

46 Guerin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kellie A. Serrao
Seller: 539 Lancaster St. Realty LLC
Date: 10/10/25

248 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Gladys Provost
Date: 10/15/25

27 Janine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: John D. Griffin
Date: 10/14/25

36 Lapa Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Eric Dorn
Seller: Dunigan, Bruce C., (Estate)
Date: 10/15/25

29 Lester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $313,323
Buyer: Kaitlyn Peterson
Seller: Jill A. Lueb
Date: 10/22/25

664 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Prossy Drinkwine
Seller: Christopher Nascembini
Date: 10/14/25

1709 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: R. & R. Home Improvement
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 10/14/25

16 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: MC Nest Properties LLC
Seller: Nancy M. Kubetin
Date: 10/21/25

183 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Zachary P. St Laurent
Seller: St. Laurent, Elizabeth, (Estate)
Date: 10/22/25

110 Roosevelt Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Andrew Barnard
Seller: Jason W. Hurley
Date: 10/17/25

6 Stockbridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01103
Amount: $565,529
Buyer: David J. Letasz
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 10/20/25

1697 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: West Jam Man LLC
Seller: Sylvia Burns
Date: 10/17/25

104 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Mohammed Al Bayati
Seller: Joanne Cebula
Date: 10/21/25

68 Woodcrest Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Iolanda Arocho
Seller: Justin S. Simonich
Date: 10/10/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

76 Alpine Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael B. Fenney
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 10/17/25

152 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jpmt Realty LLC
Seller: Tom Makris
Date: 10/16/25

158 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Marc Dulaimy
Seller: Tashjian, Armen, (Estate)
Date: 10/14/25

57 Marci Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Marc J. Riccio
Seller: George L. George
Date: 10/15/25

20 Maynard St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Wiklund
Seller: Marc J. Riccio
Date: 10/15/25

21-23 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Colvest & East Longmeadow
Seller: Pride Operating LLC
Date: 10/21/25

383 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andrew T. McAlary
Seller: Timothy J. Carlin
Date: 10/10/25

GRANVILLE

23 Dickinson Dr.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Roger Bruso
Seller: Michael Hooben
Date: 10/16/25

HAMPDEN

43 Colony Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Samuel Murtaugh
Seller: Lisa A. Millett
Date: 10/10/25

19 Deerfield Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Sandra M. Turgeon
Seller: Peter E. Miccoli
Date: 10/17/25

8 Evergreen Ter.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $484,450
Buyer: Anthony S. Campbell
Seller: Joseph Rescia
Date: 10/22/25

279 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Shelly Warren
Seller: Philip J. Lord
Date: 10/16/25

HOLLAND

10 Brandon St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Consolati
Seller: Kevin F. Bard
Date: 10/16/25

35 Island Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Cavanaugh
Seller: Bradley T. Spink
Date: 10/17/25

71 North Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Brandon Hart
Seller: Christine J. Catt
Date: 10/16/25

7 Sheila Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Cassidy Horner
Seller: Beau X. Boudreau
Date: 10/10/25

77 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mitchell Harter
Seller: Dan Mason
Date: 10/21/25

108 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Carr
Seller: Daniel D. Carr
Date: 10/15/25

88 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Heather Davis
Seller: Stephen A. Kavorkian
Date: 10/15/25

HOLYOKE

43 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Marie A. Schlosstein
Seller: Jeremiah J. Mullane
Date: 10/14/25

29-31 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Juan J. Pizha
Seller: Stanwich Mortgage Loan
Date: 10/10/25

141 Dartmouth St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Patrick Beaudry
Seller: Eamon L. Stevenson
Date: 10/23/25

21 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Ali S. Okatan
Seller: Nuriye Kartal
Date: 10/17/25

22 Lexington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Ralph A. Simpson
Seller: Diane G. Martel
Date: 10/20/25

20 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Dreampath Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Burton S. Resnic
Date: 10/22/25

16 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Devin Colon-Grenier
Seller: Grant T. Schlosstein
Date: 10/14/25

89 Meadowbrook Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Keri Padua
Seller: Champagne, Joan C., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/25

641 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: Luchini, Jr Louis J., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/25

14 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Chad Finley
Seller: Dorota M. Garncarz
Date: 10/10/25

LONGMEADOW

15 Berwick Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jackson T. Kleintz
Seller: Anthony Gandelli
Date: 10/15/25

41 Dennis Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,070,000
Buyer: Eduardo R. Nunez
Seller: Fabricio Ochoa
Date: 10/14/25

595 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Ayush Garg
Seller: William K. Cargill
Date: 10/22/25

124 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Mason F. Rapaport
Seller: Song Zhang
Date: 10/15/25

77 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Harold D. Gray
Seller: Cynthia L. Kesterke
Date: 10/20/25

26 White Oaks Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Dle Properties TR
Seller: Lorraine M. Slepski
Date: 10/10/25

LUDLOW

558 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ronald Tomlin
Seller: Scot P. Padgett
Date: 10/16/25

78 Aldo Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $387,400
Buyer: Jennifer McCarthy
Seller: Dennis H. Bunten
Date: 10/17/25

34 Briarwood Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Trevor J. Lewicki
Seller: Lori A. Lewicki
Date: 10/10/25

Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: S. & C. Investors LLC
Seller: Town Of Ludlow
Date: 10/14/25

68 Fairview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Morales Real Estate Solutions LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyer TR
Date: 10/14/25

62 Norwich Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Delary Jeantys
Seller: Janice P. Cameron 2015 FT
Date: 10/16/25

194 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Anita Patrie
Seller: Mare-Lene Properties NT
Date: 10/14/25

MONSON

138 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Fay
Seller: Jerry R. Degon
Date: 10/14/25

32 Bunyan Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeremy Vargas-Percy
Seller: Carole Singh
Date: 10/15/25

211 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Michael Cain
Seller: Mountain House Properties LLC
Date: 10/10/25

164 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $501,535
Buyer: Hannah J. Niemiec
Seller: Kevin M. Brown
Date: 10/23/25

MONTGOMERY

11 Old Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $155,334
Buyer: Kathy A. Lee
Seller: Jeffrey C. Lee
Date: 10/15/25

PALMER

2010 Bridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Albert D. Mendelsohn
Seller: Karen M. Krohn
Date: 10/16/25

10 Forest St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $444,900
Buyer: Joshua Banas
Seller: Lynne W. Rahim RET
Date: 10/14/25

16 Old Farm Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Conor O. Flynn
Seller: Dolores M. Elkas
Date: 10/15/25

SPRINGFIELD

245 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Elizabeth S. Motta
Seller: Dinessa Rodriguez
Date: 10/17/25

36 Ames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $533,500
Buyer: GT2l Saint Real Estate LLC
Seller: Joao A. Dias
Date: 10/16/25

44-48 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Diomedes B. Suarez
Seller: Opus Durum LLC
Date: 10/16/25

30 Beauchamp St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Kimberly Rueda
Seller: Daniel M. Triggs
Date: 10/20/25

299 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Camille Royal
Seller: 299 Belmont LLC
Date: 10/17/25

467-469 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nalani Capital 3 LLC
Seller: Lyons, Charles Rogers, (Estate)
Date: 10/15/25

189 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Alyson Flahive
Seller: Benjamin R. Torres
Date: 10/17/25

106-108 Breckwood Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Granger, Gordon R., (Estate)
Date: 10/20/25

93 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Anastasia Acevedo
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 10/17/25

68-70 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Pfgc LLC
Date: 10/10/25

34 Castle St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Debra Craig
Date: 10/15/25

175 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Eleanor Chestnut Realty LLC
Date: 10/14/25

186-192 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Bruce Wright Group LLC
Date: 10/10/25

56 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Gina Beau-Prince
Seller: Nancy Garcia
Date: 10/17/25

150 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Merna Ivey
Seller: Genevieve Construction
Date: 10/10/25

137 Cobb St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Clx Real Estate LLC
Seller: Falynne P. Correia
Date: 10/15/25

135 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Rosemeire A. Dos Santos
Seller: Yenit Degracia
Date: 10/21/25

435 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $6,500,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Dwight Taylor Realty NT
Date: 10/10/25

64-66 East Bay Path Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Monica Kuku
Seller: Phantom Holdings LLC
Date: 10/15/25

64-66 East Bay Path Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Monica Kuku
Seller: Phantom Holdings LLC
Date: 10/22/25

240 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Anthony Baumann
Seller: Justin D. Gillette
Date: 10/20/25

19 Eldert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Maderose LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 10/20/25

144 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: 144 Euclid LLC
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 10/10/25

71 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Fefabo Management LLC
Seller: Rice, Joan L., (Estate)
Date: 10/23/25

31 Fallston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Joseph P. Albano
Seller: Samuel E. Gledhill
Date: 10/20/25

45 Fenimore Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Nadine A. Thomas
Seller: Kimberly A. Douglas
Date: 10/14/25

87 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Heather S. Guadeloupe
Date: 10/14/25

116 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: RR2 LLC
Seller: Afimi LLC
Date: 10/17/25

44 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Sterling Sprague
Date: 10/17/25

47 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $483,460
Buyer: Meredith Lemasurier
Seller: Stefan Hagmann
Date: 10/14/25

93 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Luz A. Devasquez
Seller: Corina Young
Date: 10/10/25

58 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Gabriel A. Santana
Seller: Orange Park Mgmt. LLC
Date: 10/15/25

19 Harbour Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Nicholas Albert
Seller: Kaitlyn Bouffard
Date: 10/10/25

396 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Marion
Seller: Nicholas, Dorothy D., (Estate)
Date: 10/20/25

71 Hilltop St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Cesar H. Puente
Seller: Pedro Aguirre
Date: 10/20/25

141 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Hummad Ijaz
Seller: Washington Sr., Elijah, (Estate)
Date: 10/23/25

17 Jeanne Marie St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Family & Developments LLC
Seller: Rita M. McAloon
Date: 10/21/25

116-118 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Luis A. Mercado
Seller: Anthony Gibbs
Date: 10/23/25

7-11 Kelly Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $533,500
Buyer: GT2l Saint Real Estate LLC
Seller: Joao A. Dias
Date: 10/16/25

61 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Ana L. Franco
Seller: J. R. Hernandez-Bermudez
Date: 10/22/25

191 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Victor English
Date: 10/22/25

187 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kokoleka RT
Seller: Eddie L. Hosey
Date: 10/16/25

52 Luden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Jenna Jackson
Seller: Anna Cardaropli
Date: 10/15/25

101-103 Lyman St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Bruce Wright Group LLC
Date: 10/10/25

127 Lyman St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Bruce Wright Group LLC
Date: 10/10/25

130-134 Lyman St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: Bruce Wright Group LLC
Date: 10/10/25

254-256 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: RG Main & Oak LLC
Seller: Rafael A. Martinez
Date: 10/10/25

67 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenroy A. Henry
Seller: Rita L. Banks
Date: 10/21/25

181 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Douglas Dichard
Seller: Jean-Marcell Pollock
Date: 10/22/25

212 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Janice Lawes
Seller: Saje Home Services LLC
Date: 10/17/25

88 Meadow St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nancy Garcia
Seller: Jessica Morales
Date: 10/17/25

22-24 Medford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Shafiqul Islam
Seller: Sergey Dikan
Date: 10/23/25

41 Nevada St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Lance Hamilton
Seller: Susan L. Guterl
Date: 10/15/25

179 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $215,250
Buyer: Joseph L. Selevitch
Seller: Cwbs Instrument Of Redemption
Date: 10/15/25

81 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Ralitsa Gencheva
Seller: Samuel A. Smith
Date: 10/23/25

371-373 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Terry Dinh
Date: 10/17/25

423-425 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Albertina Ozor
Seller: 423-425 Parker Street TR
Date: 10/10/25

1130 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Zulma Colon
Seller: Freedom Parker LLC
Date: 10/23/25

580 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Myhozotys Balbuena
Seller: Bmo Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/23/25

26 Portulaca Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Manuel A. Santiago
Seller: Unlimited Property Services LLC
Date: 10/16/25

61 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Arnoldo W. Gallardo
Seller: Theresa M. Rice
Date: 10/15/25

184 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Lynn Pineda
Seller: Lenora V. Johnson
Date: 10/20/25

19 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Antonio Lewis
Seller: Donna M. Padilla
Date: 10/22/25

124 Sierra Vista Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Audrey L. Safford
Seller: Williams, Claire L., (Estate)
Date: 10/16/25

42-44 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Johnathan Salas
Seller: Javier Hernandez
Date: 10/16/25

11 Spruce St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Rodney Vazquez
Seller: Maritza Crespo
Date: 10/20/25

7 Turner St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Anthony Dickerson
Seller: Kaitlyn Peterson
Date: 10/22/25

140 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jonathan Hafer
Seller: Jason Pagan
Date: 10/10/25

62 Wayside St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Roman Long
Seller: Ralph F. Hess
Date: 10/20/25

80 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Panther Development
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 10/22/25

603 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: 5 Star Wilbraham Realty LLC
Seller: Zahoor U. Haq
Date: 10/20/25

871-873 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Brian Cruz
Seller: Mass Housing Connect Inc.
Date: 10/23/25

TOLLAND

1259 East Otis Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Cole W. Hathaway
Seller: Daniel Getman
Date: 10/17/25

277 Owls Nest Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Richard Duffy
Seller: Joseph F. Dempsey
Date: 10/17/25

64 Porcupine Point Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $649,900
Buyer: Charles H. Keller
Seller: Dorothy Nicoletti
Date: 10/14/25

68 Porcupine Point Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Yong J. No
Seller: Michael Seich
Date: 10/17/25

WALES

6 Haynes Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Naples Home Buyes TR
Seller: Ernest J. Bertothy
Date: 10/15/25

17 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William Jacob
Seller: Brian M. Haraghey
Date: 10/16/25

WESTFIELD

53 Bristol St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vladislav Biley
Seller: Evelyn D. Casey
Date: 10/10/25

15 Central St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jessica E. Wright
Seller: Advent Christian Church
Date: 10/22/25

8 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $464,900
Buyer: Ralph Santaniello
Seller: Velapartment Rentals LLC
Date: 10/16/25

9 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Sergey Ovechkin
Seller: Joshua C. Cyr
Date: 10/20/25

151 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Douglas Thayer
Seller: Ernest Rental LLC
Date: 10/17/25

16 Glen Ridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Joseph Crevier
Seller: Heather White
Date: 10/10/25

44 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $378,500
Buyer: Judith Stolfo
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 10/20/25

99 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $557,500
Buyer: Heather L. White
Seller: Angelique L. Cadieux
Date: 10/10/25

57 Jessie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Michael Hooben
Seller: Patricia Bell
Date: 10/16/25

15 Laro Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Ryan Simmitt
Seller: Francis B. Marsh
Date: 10/14/25

48 Murray Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: George A. Poulopoulos
Seller: Melissa M. Ostrander
Date: 10/17/25

89 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Timothy V. Flouton
Seller: Eileen Adams
Date: 10/22/25

3 Norton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Derek K. Piquette
Seller: D. & A. Investments LLC
Date: 10/22/25

72-74 Notre Dame St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $404,300
Buyer: Travis Searles
Seller: Swaffer TR
Date: 10/22/25

16 Spruce St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Lisa R. Frances
Seller: Melissa K. Lavimoniere
Date: 10/10/25

128 Skyline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Aaron Brodeur
Seller: Lawrence J. Carnes
Date: 10/21/25

126 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Lori Taylor
Seller: Joan H. Corell TR
Date: 10/17/25

WILBRAHAM

31 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Ralph F. Hess
Seller: Anita E. Richard
Date: 10/15/25

37 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Caitlin Phelps
Seller: Rene A. Romero
Date: 10/14/25

7 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Richard F. Loud
Seller: Alyn Coler
Date: 10/22/25

4 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $561,000
Buyer: April B. Robinson
Seller: Smith, Barbara J., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/25

5 Hilltop Park
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,035,000
Buyer: Marissa P. Contreras
Seller: Kimberly A. Spock TR
Date: 10/20/25

21 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Olivia G. Fernandes
Seller: Jeffrey Webb
Date: 10/14/25

16 Jewell Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Crooks
Seller: Stark FT
Date: 10/23/25

103 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Hazel Zebian
Seller: Steven M. Harper
Date: 10/20/25

1 Manor Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Danielle Lo
Seller: Julie A. Russell
Date: 10/17/25

8 Meadowview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Kathryn Fischman
Seller: Michael J. Stirlacci
Date: 10/14/25

505 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kara Rice
Seller: Positive Spin Real Estate Investors Inc.
Date: 10/10/25

10 Primrose Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Meghan K. Safford
Seller: Chantal Bernard
Date: 10/23/25

2 Stirrup Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Iqra Vohra
Seller: Samson H. Hanka
Date: 10/17/25

1 Sunset Rock Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Christopher Krupczak
Seller: Richard F. Loud
Date: 10/22/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

45 Autumn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Cosgrove
Seller: Dean J. Martilli
Date: 10/10/25

123 Belknap Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Dominic Florence
Seller: Tara M. Torino
Date: 10/16/25

55 Bliss St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $594,000
Buyer: Ibrahim S. Kilic
Seller: Nikulin FT
Date: 10/10/25

77 Bowers St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Julissa Muniz
Seller: Nostin, Thomas J., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/25

51 Craiwell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Sandra Brodeur
Seller: Moira F. Centracchio
Date: 10/14/25

30 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Abduallah A. Murad
Seller: Leena T. Rahmat
Date: 10/22/25

45 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Danielle Maynard
Seller: Jennifer A. O’Connor
Date: 10/14/25

40 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,620
Buyer: Alejandro Ruiz-Bocanegra
Seller: Paddock, Eleanor S., (Estate)
Date: 10/22/25

103 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Silvia D. Dejeronimo
Seller: James R. Keddy
Date: 10/15/25

Hyde Road, Lot 3
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Nadia Baraban
Seller: Peter Novik
Date: 10/23/25

69 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Hunter Sarnelli
Seller: Lane Contracting Co. LLC
Date: 10/21/25

132 Lincoln St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Seller: Angel Mathews
Date: 10/17/25

22 Maple Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Mario D. Fairweather
Seller: Haskell Holdings LLC
Date: 10/10/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1 Chestnut Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $554,000
Buyer: Lawrence Lacombe
Seller: Robert C. Lattanzi
Date: 10/15/25

61 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $331,822
Buyer: Toorak Capital Partners LLC
Seller: Nextres LLC
Date: 10/20/25

287 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Chelsea Cooke
Seller: Dexter J. Labonte
Date: 10/10/25

53 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Ryan Severin
Seller: Christine R. Acker
Date: 10/20/25

112 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Hao Huang
Seller: Thais Moulin
Date: 10/23/25

BELCHERTOWN

340 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Hallie M. Robertson
Seller: Mark T. Maghini
Date: 10/17/25

4 Metacomet Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Marcus P. Lafountain
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 10/10/25

17 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joelle A. Michigan
Seller: Ann L. Tabb
Date: 10/15/25

74 Sabin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Lauren Parlapiano
Seller: Audrey L. Safford
Date: 10/16/25

Spring Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brad M. Dimiero
Seller: Richard M. Gold
Date: 10/23/25

CUMMINGTON

69 Cole St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Edward J. Dobkowski
Seller: Susan M. Teasley
Date: 10/20/25

EASTHAMPTON

23 John St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Skylah Colon
Seller: Joshua Freniere
Date: 10/17/25

5 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $273,766
Buyer: Rcaf Acquisiion TR
Seller: Charles Adams
Date: 10/15/25

172-R Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $9,750,000
Buyer: Easthampton Mill 180 LLC
Seller: Interland Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/17/25

180 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $9,750,000
Buyer: Easthampton Mill 180 LLC
Seller: Interland Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/17/25

16 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Michael K. Lalak
Seller: Hikari Mamata
Date: 10/10/25

14-16 Searle Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Coreen Stevens
Seller: Valerie J. Stevens
Date: 10/20/25

GOSHEN

95 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Jessica Emmonds
Seller: Linda A. Sbrega
Date: 10/15/25

GRANBY

Carver St., Lot 1
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Glenn Goulet
Seller: J. L. N. Properties LLC
Date: 10/17/25

Carver St., Lot 2
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Glenn Goulet
Seller: J. L. N. Properties LLC
Date: 10/17/25

Carver St., Lot 4
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Glenn Goulet
Seller: J. L. N. Properties LLC
Date: 10/17/25

2 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Anna Kierkla
Seller: Chocorua Construction LLC
Date: 10/22/25

16 Jennifer Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Susan M. Teasley
Seller: Gregory K. Hurley
Date: 10/20/25

HADLEY

10 Bristol Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jacquelin Sordillo RET
Seller: W. & Rosemary M. Skiba IRT
Date: 10/10/25

20 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $9,500,000
Buyer: RW North Massistant
Seller: Elaine Manor LP
Date: 10/10/25

2 Nikkis Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,015,000
Buyer: Chang Liu
Seller: Firefly Vacation Home LLC
Date: 10/15/25

86 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $517,500
Buyer: Alinas Real Estate LLC
Seller: William C. Podolak
Date: 10/23/25

88 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $517,500
Buyer: Alinas Real Estate LLC
Seller: William C. Podolak
Date: 10/23/25

HATFIELD

46 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $618,500
Buyer: Andrew B. Perry
Seller: Joanne Chan
Date: 10/16/25

22 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 22 Pantry Road TR
Seller: Hannah E. Zahn
Date: 10/22/25

353 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: 119 Real Estate LLC
Seller: Shirley Skorupski
Date: 10/15/25

MIDDLEFIELD

120 River Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Molly Laflesh
Seller: Brush FT
Date: 10/14/25

NORTHAMPTON

811 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Amble W. Ryan
Seller: Sunwood Development Corp.
Date: 10/16/25

71 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Adam K. Komosinski
Seller: Haynes, Christopher A., (Estate)
Date: 10/14/25

183 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Missy Ehrgood
Seller: Ajna Maric
Date: 10/10/25

51 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,440,000
Buyer: Hannah P. Galay
Seller: Joan N. Berzoff RET
Date: 10/17/25

53 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: W. & Allison V. Brewer RET
Seller: Seth M. Shulman
Date: 10/10/25

35 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Tirrell RET
Seller: Karen C. Hogan
Date: 10/15/25

163 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jason L. Johnson
Seller: Erin M. Mahon-Moore
Date: 10/22/25

PELHAM

58 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01007
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Shayne Burke
Seller: Michelle Murray
Date: 10/16/25

PLAINFIELD

91 Summit St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Mia Zoino
Seller: Steven Nartowicz
Date: 10/16/25

West Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ma Audubon Society Inc.
Seller: Cullen NT
Date: 10/16/25

SOUTH HADLEY

341 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,200
Buyer: Richard Veltman
Seller: Chateauneuf, Lucille J., (Estate)
Date: 10/14/25

10 Easy St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robyn Robitaille
Seller: William Joniec
Date: 10/10/25

28 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael L. Williams
Seller: Lewis, Richard Ennever, (Estate)
Date: 10/10/25

7 Hunter Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Steven Pelletier
Seller: 2 Black Cats LLC
Date: 10/10/25

49 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Coutures Mgmt. Corp. Inc.
Seller: Todd Grover
Date: 10/17/25

3 Ralph Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Zulma D. De Aguilar
Seller: Anthony Traiforos
Date: 10/22/25

2 Silverwood Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jessica S. Dubois
Seller: Steven R. Pelletier
Date: 10/10/25

40 Spring St., Ext.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $153,300
Buyer: Lcr Builders LLC
Seller: Polly A. Vauhgn
Date: 10/14/25

18 Sunset Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Shana A. Wallace
Seller: Nora H. Viets
Date: 10/21/25

SOUTHAMPTON

43 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Megan Creighton
Seller: R. B. & Johna L. Merritt FT
Date: 10/15/25

WARE

22 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Paul R. Valley
Seller: Susanna L. Lewis TR
Date: 10/17/25

9 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hoa Le
Seller: Sharafat Khan
Date: 10/15/25

35-37 High St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Guivens Andre
Seller: Mabel Rivas
Date: 10/20/25

27 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Emmett A. Bumpus
Seller: Thomas R. Klenke
Date: 10/10/25

150 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Lee Conner
Seller: Anthony J. Nevue
Date: 10/10/25

37 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Comptois
Seller: Bryce D. Haley
Date: 10/10/25

57 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Melvin Weagle
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 10/23/25

WILLIAMSBURG

201 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: Branching Tree Inc.
Seller: Rosana P. Duval
Date: 10/17/25

12 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Conz
Seller: Thomas C. Hodgkins TR
Date: 10/17/25

WESTHAMPTON

Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Aaron Bauer
Seller: Helen K. Desantis
Date: 10/21/25

Route 66
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Aaron Bauer
Seller: Helen K. Desantis
Date: 10/21/25

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff November 21, 2025

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of October and November 2025.

CHICOPEE

Jeffrey J. Campbell Inc.
649 Meadow St.
$10,000 — Remove demising wall and two mezzanines

City of Chicopee
154 Grove St.
$250,000 — Demolition

FH Vision Estate Inc.
536 East St.
$24,650 — Garage renovations and paint

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
30 College St.
$59,308 — At St. Anne Parish, restore kitchen, install fire stopping, restored damaged areas of building, and build storage room within altar boy room

Westfield Savings Bank
70 Center St.
$509,000 — Fit-out existing office space, construct 14 offices

EASTHAMPTON

Calvary Baptist Church
413 Main St.
$46,092.37 — Attic insulation and air sealing

HADLEY

Amherst Development Associates
401 Russell St.
N/A — Change name of sign on Route 9

LENOX

Amici Realty LLC
80 Church St.
$10,000 — Install fire alarm system

NORTHAMPTON

98 Pine Street LLC
98 Pine St.
$20,000 — Repairs due to asbestos

Alloy LLC
5 Fulton Ave.
$18,000 — Illuminated ground mount sign

American Tower
Haydenville Road
$30,000 — Add cabinets and generator on concrete pad and place new antennas on platform mounted to tower

City of Northampton
Armory St.
$134,995 — Repairs and upgrades to stair towers and roofs on parking garage

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$17,000 — Add isolation room to multi-species barn at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School, foundation only

Florence Family Enterprises LLC
99 Main St.
$2,500 — Reface illuminated ground sign for JJ’s Tavern

Smith College
7 College Lane
$508,500 — Renovations to classrooms 424-424A

Smith College
29 Kensington Ave.
$80,000 — Porch and stair repairs and renovations

Smith College
64 Kensington Ave.
$85,000 — Repair first-floor porch and second-floor columns and railings

St. John’s Episcopal Church
48 Elm St.
$11,650 — Eleven replacement windows

Trident Realty Corp.
139 King St.
$41,000 — Add insulation

PITTSFIELD

AdLib Inc.
215 North St.
$29,337 — Replace gas-fired rooftop unit

Arks Enterprises LLC
864 South St.
$18,500 — Roofing

Berkshire Life Insurance Co.
700 South St.
$10,000 — Repair fire doors

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$239,100 — Interior alterations to reconfigure existing X-ray room to CT room

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$4,994 — Modify sprinkler coverage within renovated space

OBCC Holdings LLC
74 Downing Parkway
$150,000 — Roofing

Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds Inc.
131 Fenn St.
$43,000 — Roofing

Roots Rising Inc.
923 Barker Road
$80,942 — Install 54 solar panels on roof

Fertile Ground in the 413

By Editorial November 21, 2025

Opinion

Editorial

Innovation and collaboration.

As he steps down from his leadership post next month, Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC), has been touting those two elements among what makes the Western Mass. economy tick, and what it needs to continue to build on in the coming years.

And those were two words he drew on when it was announced earlier this month that Western Mass. has been designated as both a Quantum Technology TechHub and a Food Science TechHub through the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.

In addition to the two designations, funding in the form of $1 million to advance a feasibility and design study of a quantum supply chain accelerator (QSCA) was awarded to Springfield Technical Community College.

The QSCA will anchor the next phase of the Commonwealth’s quantum strategy, building on the foundation established in Holyoke at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) and the state’s first quantum computing complex launched with QuEra Computing Inc. The accelerator will be the first regional facility of its kind to drive commercialization, support startups, and strengthen advanced manufacturing supply chains across the Pioneer Valley.

In a recent conversation with BusinessWest, Sullivan said it’s impossible to know for sure what the economy will look like a decade or two down the road, or what will be driving it, but the EDC and other local leaders have been proactive about considering that question and pushing for strategic investments.

“These are sectors that are going be more important tomorrow and 10 years down the road than they even are today,” he said of these evolving industries. “AI is booming, and quantum is booming, and the issues of food science and food scarcity, water delivery systems and water scarcity … those problems are only going to grow and be more important in 10 years.”

We’ve been talking about innovation and collaboration for many years at BusinessWest because we recognize how those concepts have raised the profile and economic strength of a region that sometimes gets forgotten out east — concept that, when put into action, create not just vibrancy, but jobs, and a promising future.

“Springfield, the City of Firsts, has a proud legacy of innovation,” U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said regarding the QSCA. “This award will help solidify Springfield’s position as a leader in this new technological era, placing the city at the forefront of advancement in quantum technology.”

We believe this project, and the TechHub designations, have that potential — and more.

Opinion

By Contributor November 21, 2025

Opinion

Radical Kindness in the Workplace

By Allison Ebner

In our workplaces, we talk a lot about innovation, agility, and results in leadership circles. But there’s one strategy that often gets overlooked, dismissed as soft or secondary: kindness. Not the passive, conflict-avoidant version of niceness that lets problems fester, but radical kindness — the deliberate choice to lead with empathy, respect, and genuine care, even when it’s difficult.

In today’s workplaces, where tensions run high and perspectives often clash, radical kindness isn’t just a pleasant ideal; it’s a strategic imperative. As leaders, we set the tone for how our teams navigate disagreement, handle stress, and treat one another. The question isn’t whether we can afford to prioritize kindness. It’s whether we can afford not to.

Radical kindness is not about creating false harmony or avoiding tough conversations. It’s not about being permissive or lowering standards. Radical kindness means approaching every interaction with the assumption that people are doing their best, that their perspectives matter, and that respectful dialogue can coexist with high expectations.

When people feel genuinely valued, they take smart risks, share ideas freely, and collaborate more effectively. When they don’t, they shut down, disengage, or leave. The culture we create as leaders directly impacts our bottom line. Here are some specific behaviors that make radical kindness tangible:

• Assume positive intent first. When someone disagrees with your decision or misses a deadline, your first response sets the tone. Starting from the assumption that they’re trying to do good work — rather than that they’re incompetent or difficult — completely changes the conversation. Instead of “why didn’t you get this done?” try “help me understand what got in the way.”

• Listen to understand, not to respond. In your next meeting, try this: before offering your perspective, repeat back what you heard from the other person. This simple act — “so what I’m hearing is you’re concerned about the timeline because of the resource constraints, is that right?” — demonstrates respect and often de-escalates tension before it builds.

• Acknowledge the person behind the opinion. Before diving into why you disagree with someone’s approach, recognize the validity of their concerns or perspective. “I can see why you’d feel that way given your experience with the last product launch” goes a long way toward keeping dialogue open, even as you chart a different course. This isn’t about compromising your position — it’s about honoring their contribution to the conversation.

• Share your own uncertainties. When leaders admit “I’m still thinking through this” or “I was wrong about that,” it gives everyone permission to be human. Vulnerability from the top creates cultures where learning matters more than being right. Intellectual humility is one of the most powerful forms of radical kindness because it levels the playing field and invites collaboration.

• Notice the small moments. Greet people warmly when you see them. Ask about their weekend and actually listen to the answer. Notice when someone seems off and check in privately. Celebrate small wins publicly. These micro-moments accumulate into culture. They signal that people matter, not just their output.

Radical kindness doesn’t mean eliminating different viewpoints. It means making disagreement productive rather than destructive. The healthiest teams I’ve seen have vigorous debates about ideas while maintaining absolute respect for people.

The beautiful thing about radical kindness is its multiplier effect. When you consistently model this behavior, it gives others permission to do the same. One kind interaction can shift someone’s entire day, which shifts how they treat their colleagues, which shifts team dynamics, which shifts organizational culture.

Leading with radical kindness requires courage. It means staying open when it would be easier to shut down. It means extending grace when you’re frustrated. It means believing in people’s potential even when they’re struggling.

But this is exactly the kind of leadership our workplaces need right now. In a world that often rewards cynicism and self-protection, choosing radical kindness is the most reliable path to creating teams where people do their best work, treat each other well, and actually want to show up each day.

Allison Ebner is president of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. This article is abridged from one that first appeared on the EANE blog. It can be read in full at eane.org.

UMassFive Supports UMass Students Displaced by Apartment Fire

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

HADLEY — Following the Nov. 7 fire that displaced 230 students at Olympia Place, an off-campus apartment complex primarily serving UMass Amherst students, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union stepped forward to assist the community it has long supported.

“When we heard about the fire, we knew that — both as a credit union with deep roots serving UMass, and simply as members of this community — we needed to help,” said Craig Boivin, vice president of Marketing at UMassFive. “It’s getting cold, budgets are tight, and many of these students lost all of their belongings. We heard that the UMass Amherst Student Care & Emergency Response Fund was seeking donations to assist those impacted, and we immediately explored what we could contribute and connected with our vendor partners.”

UMassFive donated $3,000 to the fund this past week, including a $500 contribution from its online and mobile banking provider. Additionally, the Amherst Survival Center is hosting a winter coat and cold-weather clothing giveaway this week, supported by donations collected through UMassFive.

For those interested in supporting the displaced students, the UMass Amherst Student Care & Emergency Response Fund continues to accept donations. Click here to contribute.

Monson Savings Bank’s Community Giving Initiative Now Underway

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

MONSON — Monson Savings Bank’s 2026 Community Giving Initiative is in full swing, and the bank is inviting the public to help decide which local nonprofit organizations will receive donations in the coming year.

Voting is open now and runs through Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Voters should visit www.monsonsavings.bank/cgi and submit the name of one nonprofit organization they would like Monson Savings Bank to support in 2026. Organizations must be nonprofit and serve within the bank’s geographic area. Each person may vote once.

The 10 ten organizations with the most votes will receive donations from Monson Savings Bank. Winners will be announced in mid-January 2026.

“By participating in our Community Giving Initiative, you help ensure that the charitable organizations most important to our community receive support,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “We are grateful for your involvement and look forward to continuing this tradition together.”

STCC Receives Six Awards for Marketing, Communications Efforts

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) earned six prestigious Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 at the organization’s annual conference held in Pittsburgh in November.

STCC was one of the most awarded colleges on the entire Eastern Seaboard and received more honors than any other Massachusetts community college.

The Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communications at community and technical colleges across the Northeast, Eastern Canada, and the U.K. This year, STCC stood out for creative excellence across a wide range of categories, reflecting the strength and innovation of its Marketing & Communications team.

STCC received the following awards: Gold Award – E-Newsletter; Gold Award – Interior Signage/Displays; Silver Award – E-Card; Bronze Award – Excellence in Writing, Short Form; Bronze Award – Outdoor Signage/Display; and Bronze Award – Audio Content.

“We are thrilled to be recognized among the best in the region,” said Traci Wolfe, assistant vice president of Advancement. “The awards reflect the talent, creativity, and hard work of our marketing and communications team who tell STCC’s story with passion and purpose.”

NCMPR District 1 encompasses community and technical colleges from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nova Scotia, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the United Kingdom.

“To bring home six awards from such a competitive district is an incredible honor,” said Eli Freund, director of Marketing and Communications. “This recognition reflects our commitment to creating high-quality content that showcases the impact of STCC and our community.”

The achievements highlight STCC’s growing regional reputation for communications excellence and reinforce the college’s mission to engage, educate, and inspire through accessible and innovative storytelling.

Community Invited to Help Chart Future of Holyoke Community College

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Regional leaders from diverse sectors of the Pioneer Valley economy will gather at Holyoke Community College (HCC) on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for a discussion that will help create the next chapter in the college’s 80-year history.

The general public is also invited to attend this breakfast event, “Shaping the Future: A Community Conversation,” from 7:30 to 10 a.m. in the PeoplesBank Conference Room (301/303) in the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development, on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave.

The panelists include Megan Burke, president of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts; Anne Kandilis, director of Springfield WORKS; Frank Martínez López, executive director of Enlace de Familias; Jason Pacheco, director of Workforce Planning and Analytics at Baystate Health; Javier Reyes, chancellor of UMass Amherst; and Aaron Vega, director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development for the city of Holyoke and incoming president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council.

Among the other attendees will be state Rep. Pat Duffy; John Reiff, director of Civic Learning and Engagement with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education; and representatives from MassHire Holyoke, Way Finders, Holyoke Health Center, Tech Foundry, Holyoke Public Schools, Dean Tech, Nuestras Raices, and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts.

HCC President George Timmons will kick off the event and set the stage for this community conversation. A question-and-answer session will follow the panel discussion.

“At Holyoke Community College, student success is a community effort,” Timmons said. “When our students thrive — when they graduate, transfer, gain new skills, launch careers, and become leaders — our entire region benefits. These leaders, our education partners, and others will share perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing our community, sparking table conversations that will inform how we write the next chapter for HCC — and for our region.”

The event is part of “SP 3.0,” the third iteration of the college’s strategic planning process, which began with the start of the fall semester. The college drafted its first strategic plan in 2018. That plan was refreshed in 2021. So far, emerging priorities for Strategic Plan 3.0 include collaboration and partnerships, as well as workforce and post-graduation success.

“Together, we’ve achieved many of the ambitious goals of our previous strategic plans, creating pathways and opportunities that have transformed lives and strengthened our community,” Timmons said. “Strategic Plan 3.0 is the next chapter in that shared work, and we need to hear as many voices as possible to help us chart the course ahead.”

Rock 102 to Host Annual Mayflower Marathon to Benefit Open Pantry of Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Rock 102 (WAQY-FM) will host its annual Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Springfield’s Open Pantry next week, marking 32 consecutive years of the community tradition.

This year, the event returns to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Morning hosts Bax & Nagle will broadcast for 52 hours, encouraging listeners to donate non-perishable food items to support Open Pantry Community Services of Springfield. With demand for assistance continuing to rise (more than 50% of households in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties now face food insecurity), the need for donations has never been more urgent.

The Mayflower Marathon has long been fueled by extraordinary community generosity. Local residents and businesses, including the Springfield Thunderbirds, Capitol Relocation and Logistics, Xfinity, Camping World of West Hatfield, Arment Trucking, and many others, have historically delivered overwhelming support. Rock 102 hopes to see that spirit continue in 2025.

This year’s lineup of scheduled guest interviews includes musician Gary Hoey; Mike Scully (West Springfield native and former executive producer of The Simpsons); comedians Tom Cotter, Bob Marley, Kerri Louise, Fitzy; and more.

The Mayflower Marathon kicks off at 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 24 and concludes at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26. Donations can be made at the collection site located by the South End Market at MGM Springfield or online at rock102.com.

Town of Adams Expands Holly Days Celebration

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

ADAMS — The holiday season is set to sparkle as the town of Adams kicks off its annual Holly Days Christmas tree lighting celebration on Sunday, Nov. 30 on the Town Common. This cherished community tradition ushers in the festive season with music, hayrides, hot chocolate, holiday treats, and the magical moment when the community Christmas tree is illuminated for all to enjoy.

The celebration begins at 2 p.m., featuring hayrides, music by DJ Bizz, hot chocolate courtesy of the Daily Grind, candy from the Adams Lions Club, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. The official tree lighting will take place at dusk (approximately 4:30 p.m.), when the Town Common will glow with holiday lights to mark the start of the season. This event is free and open to the public.

This year, Adams is expanding its Holly Days festivities to create a season filled with fun, family-friendly holiday experiences. In addition to the Christmas tree lighting, a second Holly Days event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, featuring a campfire, children’s activities, and another visit from Santa, sponsored by Adams Community Bank.

These new offerings build on seasonal traditions already taking place throughout town, including craft fairs, train rides, concerts, and other festive gatherings. Together, these events create a vibrant, fun-filled Holly Days celebration that showcases Adams as a welcoming and joyful destination for the holiday season.

Bikes Fight Cancer Raises $260,000 to Support Cancer Services, Care, Research

By BusinessWest Staff November 20, 2025

Daily News

EASTHAMPTON — The Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride has become one of the most impactful community fundraisers in Western Mass., uniting cyclists, volunteers, and sponsors to ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for local families. In just three years, ride participants have raised more than $550,000 to support cancer care and research across the region.

The 2025 ride, held on June 14, brought together more than 600 riders at Tree House Brewing Company in South Deerfield. Riders raised more than $260,000, with $170,000 of that being distributed locally to organizations providing critical cancer services, care, and patient support in the Pioneer Valley.

Local beneficiaries include the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cancer Connection, CHD’s Cancer House of Hope, and Magic for Maddie.

Cooley Dickinson received $70,000 to support its Cancer Patient Care Fund, which helps patients facing financial hardship. The gift carried special meaning as Team Cooley, a group of hospital doctors, nurses, and social workers, rode in this year’s event and raised more than $16,000 toward the total.

“The funds raised by Bikes Fight Cancer will directly ease the financial stress many patients face,” said Diane Dukette, the hospital’s chief Development officer. “Every dollar raised helps a cancer patient here at Cooley Dickinson, allowing them to focus on healing and recovery. We are so grateful to those who participated in the charity ride, volunteered their time, and donated to support cancer patients in our community.”

Cancer Connection in Northampton received $45,000 to expand its integrative therapies like massage and acupuncture and strengthen outreach across the 64 Western Mass. towns it serves.

“Cancer Connection and Bikes Fight Cancer share a deep commitment to easing the burden for people with cancer,” said Chelsea Klein, executive director of Cancer Connection. “We’re honored by this support and excited to grow this partnership.”

CHD’s Cancer House of Hope in West Springfield received $36,000 to support its mission of providing free programs and services that bring comfort, care, and healing to individuals living with cancer and their loved ones.

“We’re thrilled to make such meaningful contributions to local organizations directly helping families impacted by cancer,” said Johnny Morin, co-founder of Bikes Fight Cancer. “Our mission to empower the community in the fight against cancer is just beginning.”

DC Station to Hold Grand Opening Celebration on Dec. 6

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — DC Station will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 5 Fulton Ave. so area residents can tour the new EV-centric facility, learn about its fast, level-3 charging ports, and meet the manager of the station’s learning and resource center, EV Base Camp.

“This event is our way of celebrating the launch and saying ‘thank you’ to everyone who’s helped bring DC Station to life,” developer Bruce Volz said. “We’re going to build some excitement and buzz about electric vehicles and the resources we have to offer here for drivers — and those who think they might like to be EV drivers.”

Local officials will be on hand at the free event as Volz thanks his construction team from Keiter and the building’s architects from Kuhn Riddle. Volz, an eco-friendly EV driver, will also share his vision for DC Station.

Unveiled in October, DC Station — named DC for direct current — offers a place for EV drivers to get a fast charge at one of 10 ports, available 24 hours a day. Drivers will also be able to grab a bite to eat and learn about the latest EV technology and vehicles. The station is located on the southern end of Northampton, a quarter-mile from Interstate I-91. Overflow parking for the grand opening will be available at Spare Time Bowling Alley.

At the event, visitors can have a bite to eat and hear from representatives of Lynkwell, which installed the charging ports, about the difference between level-2 and level-3 chargers. Participants will also learn how to use the level-3 chargers, including payment options.

Greg Goff, manager of EV Base Camp, will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the center’s varied EV resources. “One thing is missing in the EV industry, and that is proper education,” he said. “There is also a bias on how electric cars work. We want to get accurate information out to the public.”

At the grand opening, Goff will answer questions and talk with people interested in purchasing an EV who have concerns about where they might charge their vehicles. “I’ll also demystify EVs and make concepts understandable, such as the difference between fast and slow chargers,” he said. “I can also explain other terminology.”

EV Base Camp will offer a central place in the region for resources and information on EVs, including information on new models and used vehicles, the ins and outs of charging, financing and rebate options, maintenance questions, and information on planning a trip to reduce ‘range anxiety.’

Base Camp also plans to add an EV of the Week component in which interested parties can schedule a test drive from the site in that week’s featured EV.

DC Station still seeks tenants to offer food service, such as a coffee house or café to serve customers from early morning to afternoon, and a casual restaurant, such as a pizza or taco house, that would be open until later in the evening.

AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Momentum Group Opens New Branch in Longmeadow

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

Daily News

LONGMEADOW — The Momentum Group with AnnieMac Home Mortgage announced the opening of its newest branch located in the historic Brewer-Young Mansion at 734 Longmeadow St. in Longmeadow.

The team is led by Branch Manager Angela Tourville, who brings expertise from both loan processing and originating, giving her a deep understanding of the home loan process from start to finish. She is joined by Sales Manager Mike Tourville, who is focused on building strong community partnerships and driving growth; Prav Mathur, a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of lending experience and strong community ties; and April Towers, whose dedication and compassion for guiding families through the homebuying process make her a valued part of the team.

“As we build our team, new relationships, and serve our community, you’ll be hearing a lot more from the Momentum Group at AnnieMac,” Angela Tourville said. “It’s hard to keep up with all the exciting opportunities we can offer to our clients and referral partners.”

She and her team are committed to making the homebuying journey less stressful, more accessible, and truly rewarding for families in the region.

“AnnieMac’s energetic leadership and cutting-edge programs give us the momentum to not only expand but also deliver more value to our clients and referral partners,” Mike Tourville said.

AnnieMac, Momentum Group is actively looking to build upon its team. “If you’re a mortgage professional in the Western Mass. or Northern Conn. market looking for a company that truly values its loan officers, we’d love to hear from you,” Angela added.

Dakin Humane Society Announces 2025 Humane Award Winners

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society honored six people, one company, and a dedicated guide dog at its 2025 Humane Awards, which were held at Dakin’s Springfield location on Nov. 13. Meg Talbert, executive director at Dakin, and Kaitlyn Holloway, Dakin’s Community Engagement manager, presided over the award ceremony. The winners of the 2025 Dakin Humane Awards are:

• Katelin Welles (Richard & Nathalie Woodbury Philanthropy Humane Award). This award is bestowed to a leader in the community displays remarkable stewardship in sharing time, talent, and resources to improve the lives of animals and people who love them. Welles is a Navy veteran and a former addiction counselor who currently volunteers as a wildlife rehabilitator. She is especially dedicated to caring for neonatal kittens and recently completed a surrender counseling workshop to help families keep their beloved pets whenever possible. Dakin is one of several East Coast humane societies she supports philanthropically, and her generosity has enabled Dakin to enhance its Kitten ICU, provide winter shelters for feral cats, restock much-needed supplies, and provide a number of services for animals in need and the people who love them.

• Trystan Candelario (Youth Humane Award). This award honors a hero, age 16 or younger, who displays extraordinary care and compassion to make a difference in the lives of animals. Candelario began helping animals at age 7. In 2023, at age 10, he rescued two vulnerable and hungry puppies while visiting Puerto Rico, brought them back to his Massachusetts home, and helped them find families to care for them. He has built feral cat outdoor shelters to help cats stay warm in the winter, fundraised for animal causes, and helped rescue animals both locally and far away. He has also returned to Puerto Rico after natural disasters to help feed animals left without homes.

• Dr. Lauren Atkins (Frances M. Wells Humane Award). This award, named for the Greenfield Animal Shelter’s benefactor, is given to an individual recognized for notable contributions to the health and welfare of animals. After launching her career in animal welfare 28 years ago in South Carolina, Atkins eventually moved north and became the first veterinarian hired when Dakin moved into its Springfield location. She also spent a decade at Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center, continuing to improve shelter medicine and the quality of care for thousands of animals. Her most compassionate chapter began when she founded Paws Finding Peace, a practice dedicated to at-home euthanasia that allows families to say goodbye to beloved pets with dignity and love.

• Melissa Dawn Vancini (Champion Humane Award). This award honors an individual who serves in the public or nonprofit sector who has faithfully made life better for tens of thousands of animals and people. Vancini is the founder of Missing Mutts Search & Rescue, a volunteer-based nonprofit group that helps reunite lost pets with their owners through free search and rescue services. The group is the culmination of a decade spent as a foster caregiver for dogs, many of whom were scared and a flight risk. Through patience and care, Vancini learned how to work with these dogs and help them settle in, understand what each one responded to best, and give them time to adjust to their new settings. Over time, an idea took shape to open her own dog recovery group, which became Missing Mutts Search & Rescue.

• Bernie (guide dog) and David Roulston (Distinguished Animal Humane Award). This award recognizes an exceptional animal (and human handler) whose extraordinary devotion to people has proved transformative or lifesaving in challenging or exceptional circumstances. Few partnerships embody the human-animal bond more beautifully than Roulston and his guide dog, Bernie. Roulston has spent his life in service to others, and his work has been guided by integrity and compassion. For the past 45 years as an attorney, he has defended the rights of people facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives: those caught in the legal system while battling addiction and struggling with their mental health. He did all this while living with an incurable eye condition he’s had for more than 25 years. Beside him every step of the way have been his guide dogs, including his current companion, Bernie. Roulston and Bernie were honored for demonstrating how the human-animal bond can transform lives with service and grace.

• Berkshire Bank (Corporate Leadership Humane Award). This award is presented to a business or its corporate foundation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to improve the lives of animals through employee giving, volunteerism, or partnership. Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, is committed to helping those in its communities live their best lives and reach their full financial potential. In addition to giving back to the communities it serves through grants, sponsorships, and campaigns, the bank’s employees tirelessly support Dakin’s work in a variety of ways, including serving on its board of directors, volunteering at its Will Run for Cookies 5K, holding a ‘kitten shower’ to collect donations from local financial center personnel, and standing in as Mrs. Claus at a pet photos with Santa event.

• Charlotte Cathro (Janet Wilder Dakin Lifetime Achievement Humane Award). This award is bestowed to a person whose life’s work has exhibited exemplary leadership, selfless commitment, passion, and extraordinary dedication to advancing animal welfare. From her first family dog to an impactful school trip to a farm that led her, at age 9, to stop eating meat (and ultimately adopt a vegan diet), Cathro has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of animals through rescuing, fostering, and caring for them. Shortly after relocating to Western Mass. in 2011, she joined Dakin’s board of directors, bringing her financial expertise to strengthen the organization, eventually serving as treasurer, finance chair, and president. Thanks to her expertise and guidance, Dakin has a solid financial foundation and sustainable future. She tackled all that while running her own business, teaching, and raising a family.

Tickets on Sale, Emcees Announced for 2025 Women of Impact Awards

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. Click here to purchase tickets.

Profiles of the Women of Impact class of 2025 can be read in the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. This year’s honorees are:

• Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank;

• Ayanna Crawford, president of AC Consulting and Media Services;

• Tracy Friedenberg, executive director of Bacon Wilson, P.C.;

• Rania Kfuri, vice president for Philanthropy, Sales, and Marketing at Glenmeadow;

• Chelsea Kline, executive director of Cancer Connection;

• Angelina Ramirez, CEO of Stavros Center for Independent Living;

• Amanda Sanderson, executive director of Resilience Center of Franklin County; and

• Sarah Rose Stack, lecturer of Public Relations at UMass Amherst.

BusinessWest also announced that Dina McMahon, morning show co-host for the Kellogg Krew on 94.7fm WMAS; and LaTonia Monroe Naylor, chief business educator at Monroe Naylor Consulting, LLC, president and CEO of Parent Villages, and a 2024 BusinessWest Woman of Impact, will co-emcee this year’s gala.

The eighth annual Women of Impact program is presented by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, sponsored by Bacon Wilson, P.C., and supported by Feel Good Shop Local and 94.7fm WMAS. For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Honored with National Award

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) was named the 2025 recipient of the Teacher Powered Schools Partnership Award, presented last month at the annual Teacher Powered Schools Conference in Ypsilanti, Mich. The national award honors partnerships between schools, districts, and teachers’ unions that exemplify the power of collaboration and shared leadership to empower educators, students, and families.

Since its founding in 2015, SEZP has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the Springfield Education Assoc. (SEA) that reimagines what is possible when educators are trusted to lead. Through a series of teacher contracts — with the latest ratified by 93% of union members this past June — teachers have gained expanded decision-making power in critical areas such as working conditions, curriculum, and school design, while also receiving higher compensation than their district peers for the additional time dedicated to teacher collaboration and leadership.

Central to this success are SEZP’s teacher leadership teams, school-based groups that ensure teachers have a formal, consistent voice in decisions that shape instruction, culture, and operations. Together, SEZP and the SEA have created a model of shared leadership that continues to attract national attention for its ability to combine teacher empowerment with improved outcomes for students.

“The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership represents what is possible when districts, unions, and educators come together in true partnership,” said Amy Junge, director of Teacher Powered Schools. “SEZP’s model proves that empowering teachers with voice and authority is not only good for teachers, it is great for kids. This is teacher-powered education at its finest.”

Matt Brunell and Colleen Curran, co-executive directors of SEZP, added that “this recognition really belongs to Springfield’s teachers. Their willingness to lead — to take ownership of budgets, curriculum, schedules, and more — has created the collaborative culture that defines our schools. We’re proud that this work is now seen as a national model for how collective leadership can drive student success.”

Westfield Bank Donates $3,000 to Support Junior Achievement Programs

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

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WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank recently donated $3,000 to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts to change the lives of young people by providing them with the tools, training, and real-world experiences they need to develop financial literacy, explore careers, and build brighter futures.

“We are grateful for this partnership to empower our young people to dream what’s possible for their futures and build thriving communities,” said Amie Miarecki, president of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.

A trusted name in youth education for decades, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts serves numerous students each year through programs that teach personal finance, entrepreneurship, and work readiness. The organization collaborates with educators and community volunteers to deliver hands-on learning in classrooms across the region.

“Junior Achievement plays a vital role in helping young people understand money, business, and the power of their own potential,” said James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank. “We’re proud to support their mission and help shape the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.”

Winter Registration Now Available at CT State Asnuntuck

By BusinessWest Staff November 19, 2025

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Credit registration is in progress for Connecticut State Community College (CT State) winter session at campuses statewide, including CT State Asnuntuck in Enfield, with classes available in person, online, and in hybrid formats.

Winter session runs Dec. 29 to Jan. 18. Students can earn up to four credits in three weeks during the accelerated courses, which cover the same content as a regular 15-week class. For more information and to find classes, visit ctstate.edu/summer-winter.

Students who attend other colleges may enroll in courses at CT State campuses and transfer the winter credits earned to their bachelor’s or associate degree programs. During college break, some students take winter session classes to get ahead in their studies, catch up on credits, or fulfill a prerequisite. Classes in math, lab sciences, social sciences, and humanities are among the topics covered, many of which fulfill general education requirements.

New students can register online or in person. Those who have not previously taken a credit course at CT State campuses or a former Connecticut community college can submit an application online at no cost. Visit ctstate.edu/become-a-student to learn more.

UMassFive Welcomes Michael Lareau, Tolulope Odunsi-Nelson to Board of Directors

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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Michael Lareau

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Michael Lareau as a new board member and Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson as a new associate director. Both bring extensive professional expertise and a strong commitment to serving the local community.

Tolulope Odunsi-Nelson

Lareau is a veteran technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in information technology, including guiding banks and credit unions through regulatory compliance and technology innovation. A graduate of Springfield Technical Community College with a degree in IT security, he has served on STCC’s IT advisory board since 2014. He has been a UMassFive member and advocate for more than seven years.

“I’ve seen UMassFive distinguish itself as a forward-thinking, community-driven credit union,” Lareau said. “Its exceptional service and personal touch set the financial institution apart in a crowded market. Following my appointment, I’m eager to contribute to the credit union’s continued leadership and adaptability while preserving the values that make it thrive.”

Odunsi-Nelson is an attorney, educator, and advocate with extensive governance experience. She earned her juris doctorate from American University Washington College of Law and began her career as a trial attorney specializing in advocacy, compliance, and risk assessment. Her civil rights work has focused on addressing structural barriers to wealth and financial stability, an area closely aligned with UMassFive’s mission.

“UMassFive’s commitment to helping members build wealth, improve financial literacy, and access fair financial services is directly connected to my career work,” Odunsi-Nelson said. “I am inspired by UMassFive’s leadership in supporting local communities, its emphasis on sustainability, and dedication to member education. Serving the UMassFive membership allows me to contribute my skills and perspective to strengthen an institution that not only provides excellent financial services, but also plays a vital role in advancing inclusion and community well-being.”

Lenox Celebrates New Public Safety Complex Designed by Caolo & Bieniek

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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CHICOPEE — The town of Lenox marked a major milestone this past weekend with the ribbon cutting of its new public safety complex — a modern, future-ready facility designed by Caolo & Bieniek Architects (CBA).

The project brings the town’s Police, Fire, and EMS departments together under one roof for the first time, replacing aging and undersized buildings that had long limited departmental operations.

The new, 21,000-square-foot complex stems from CBA’s 2019 Space Needs Analysis, which assessed conditions at existing facilities and explored renovation and siting options. That study ultimately guided the design of a purpose-built headquarters featuring secure police operations — including an interview suite, evidence processing, and a sally port — as well as dedicated fire and EMS spaces with sleeping quarters, apparatus bays, and contamination control areas.

“This building truly supports how modern first responders work,” outgoing Police Chief Stephen O’Brien said. “CBA understood our needs from day one and designed a facility that will serve Lenox for decades.”

Town officials emphasized the project’s long trajectory, beginning with early discussions in 2015 and culminating in unanimous voter approval in 2022. Incoming Police Chief Mark Smith praised the town’s long-term vision, noting that “Lenox built this facility with the future in mind — and that’s what makes it exceptional.”

Residents toured the new building during a recent open house, getting a rare behind-the-scenes look before departments transition into the space. For CBA, the completion of the Lenox Public Safety Complex represents a continued commitment to serving Western Mass. communities with thoughtful, functional, and forward-looking municipal design.

Santa Claus Arrives This Week at Holyoke Mall

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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HOLYOKE — Santa Claus is set to make his return from the North Pole to Holyoke Mall with a special arrival event this Saturday, Nov. 22. The magic begins at 11 a.m. with a fire truck arrival at the mall entrance next to Pickleball Kingdom, near JCPenney.

Guests are encouraged to arrive before 11 a.m. to gather for Santa’s arrival to make sure they don’t miss his grand entrance with the Holyoke Fire Department. Santa will be escorted to his village in Café Square by the Colby Academy of Dance, followed by a special holiday performance from the group.

The holiday festivities continue with free face painting and balloon twisting by Dazzle Day Face Painters. Photos with Santa are available in Café Square immediately following his arrival until Christmas Eve. Babies, children, families, and even pets are invited. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by visiting whereissanta.com.

Rocky’s Ace Hardware Invites Customers to Round Up for Kids

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — This holiday season, Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the nation’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 51 locations in nine states, is encouraging customers to make a big difference with small change. Through Dec. 31, shoppers can round their purchase total to the next dollar, with every penny donated to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) hHospitals to help children receiving life-saving care.

“The healthcare professionals at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are nothing short of heroes,” said Rocco Falcone, president of Rocky’s Ace Hardware. “We’re proud to support their work and grateful to our customers who join us in helping kids get the best possible medical treatment, right in their local communities.”

Last year, the initiative raised more than $91,000 across all Rocky’s locations. All money raised goes to benefit local CMN hospitals, including Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield. Local participating Rocky’s locations include the Island Pond Road and Liberty Street stores in Springfield, as well as stores in Agawam, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, Palmer, South Hadley, and Westfield.

Donations help fund critical treatments, innovative research, pediatric equipment, financial assistance for families, and services aimed at putting the minds of children at ease during difficult hospital stays.

“Each year, I’m moved by how generously our customers give,” Falcone added. “When we come together, we help hospitals save lives and bring hope to families who need it most. That’s what the season of giving is all about.”

Opinion: UMass Football? It’s Time to Do Something

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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In case you missed it — and it was hard to miss because it was all over ESPN and the internet — UMass was down 45-0 to Northern Illinois in their game last week, kicked a field goal to cut into that lead midway through the fourth quarter, and then spectators were treated to … fireworks.

That’s right, fireworks.

This display amounted to terrible optics and a scene that will, and should, hang over this program for a long time now. And if we’re being optimistic (which is very hard to be with this program), maybe this imagery will inspire some action.

Something is certainly needed.

UMass football has become more than an embarrassment to the university, its students, and its huge alumni base. The school has a seemingly permanent place in ESPN’s ‘bottom 10’ rankings, an inglorious list of the 10 worst programs in college football’s highest tier — the Football Bowl Subdivision, or FBS.

And this year, it looks like the school could be the ‘bottom 1.’ It is the only winless team in the FBS at 0-10, with one of those losses coming to Division 2 Bryant, and it has scored just 105 points while giving up 376. It ranks dead last in ESPN’s College Football Power Index at 136.

Meanwhile, the school is a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), one of the most anonymous in the country, and plays the likes of Buffalo, Akron, Central Michigan, and Bowling Green. These are not regional rivalries, and they are not going to draw fans to Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Indeed, a very small crowd was on hand to see those fireworks in person.

The futility on the football field stands in stark contrast to progress UMass Amherst has made in many other realms, from its business and engineering programs to the biosciences and IT. And the university is finding that it’s much more difficult to achieve success on the gridiron than in the classroom, having cycled through several coaches and moving from the MAC to status as an independent, and then going back to the MAC, where it lives in virtual obscurity — until it decides to send up fireworks when it cuts the opponent’s lead to 42 points.

The program needs to either move back down a division and play some of its regional rivals, like New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Harvard, and maybe Boston College, or make a serious financial commitment to this endeavor to play ‘big-time’ college football.

Like we said, maybe this display will inspire some real progress, something actually worthy of fireworks.

Feel Good Haus to Open in Great Barrington on Dec. 4

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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GREAT BARRINGTON — The Berkshires is about to welcome a new destination for wellness, self-care, and community. Feel Good Haus, a modern apothecary that aims to help people feel good physically, mentally, and emotionally, will open in Great Barrington on Thursday, Dec. 4, in time for Berkshires holiday festivities and seasonal shopping within the local business community.

The belief behind Feel Good Haus is rooted in the restorative power of small, intentional rituals that can help everyone feel good — a discovery the founder made while working full-time, parenting two children, and caring for both parents with stage 4 cancer simultaneously. Whether it’s an uplifting botanical shower, a quiet cup of herbal tea, or a soft eye pillow that aids sleep, the brand’s mission is to help find balance by curating the highest-quality, natural self-care products for body, mind, and soul while contributing to the Berkshires community as a wellness destination.

The retail store, located at 38 Railroad St. in Great Barrington, features makers based in Berkshire County and Western Mass., as well as a variety of small-batch artisans from across the U.S.

Future offerings include connection opportunities with local artisans and open discussions around topics such as aromatherapy, grief, menopause, and the benefits of self-care. Because acts of generosity contribute to feeling good, Feel Good Haus will partner with community organizations through its Gift to Give donation program, kicking off in February 2026 with Berkshire Pride.

“Feeling good doesn’t need to be elaborate,” said Tricia MacKenzie, founder and proprietor of Feel Good Haus. “A five-minute morning skin ritual can bring calm. An herbal scent can shift perspective. A mineral bath can soothe both body and mind. Feeling connected lowers stress levels, reduces anxiety, and deepens a sense of purpose. I am thrilled to join Great Barrington’s thriving business community and contribute to a retail destination where locals and visitors discover more in self-care.”

A soft opening will be held prior to Dec. 4, offering early access to explore the retail space and featured products. The Feel Good Haus will participate in Great Barrington’s Holiday Sip and Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering a free gift with purchase (while supplies last) and a window performance by Poppy DaBubbly of Drag Story Hour as Ms. Claus.

Advantage Truck Group Honors Veteran, Military Employees

By BusinessWest Staff November 18, 2025

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WESTFIELD — Advantage Truck Group (ATG) in Westfield held a Veterans Day breakfast celebration to honor its employees who are veterans and active-duty service members, with employee members and managers coming together to cook the meals and show their appreciation to their colleagues.

“Our veterans and active military members are valuable members of the ATG team. We are proud to recognize them and extend our gratitude for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation,” ATG President and CEO Kevin Holmes said.

ATG held Veterans Day breakfast celebrations at each of its eight locations across New England.

Nearly 15% of ATG’s employees are veterans and active military members, and the company’s designation as a Military-Friendly Gold Employer reflects its ranking among top employers for recruiting, retaining, and advancing military service members and veterans.

ATG provides transitional career opportunities for both veterans and active-duty military that leverage their skills and experiences, in roles from diesel technicians, shop foremen, and service advisors to training, warehouse, and facilities positions. The company also offers paid technician apprenticeships across its dealer locations as well as ongoing education and certification classes at its dedicated training center.

Throughout the year, ATG supports veterans through its Haulin’ 4 Hunger program, donating fresh meals to Veterans Inc., the largest provider of support services to veterans and their families in New England. ATG is also a member of the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve.

DESCO Launches Dental Service Division

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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HADLEY — DESCO announced the launch of DESCO Dental Service, expanding its commitment to patient care and safety into the growing field of dental equipment repair and maintenance.

Dental technology repair is now recognized as part of the healthcare technology management (HTM) industry — a move that acknowledges the vital role dental systems play in overall healthcare delivery. Demand for skilled dental repair professionals has grown significantly across the country as dental practices face the same challenges hospitals and biomedical departments encounter: maintaining reliable equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

To lead this new venture, DESCO recently welcomed Ryan Archambault, a veteran with 30 years of experience in the dental industry. He joined DESCO this month and has already proven to be an invaluable in-house resource and external ambassador, strengthening DESCO’s presence and expertise in the dental market.

DESCO has also partnered with Uptime Health to develop a sustainable and growth-focused division that will advance workforce development opportunities in field service. Through collaboration with Darrine Miller and her team at Uptime, DESCO is building training programs, business development initiatives, and technician resources designed to create career pathways for new entrants into the field.

“What excites me most is that working within dental creates accessibility and an expedient training pathway for high school students and seasoned professionals looking for a career transition with healthy living wages with healthcare and retirement benefits,” DESCO CEO Andrea Bordenca said. “We see we can provide this for our community members near and far as we grow. Dental repair provides a more expedient training pathway because, unlike surgery centers and hospitals, all dental operatories use similar equipment — dental chairs, delivery systems, compressors, and sterilizers — so we can streamline technician education into a three-month program. This allows us to develop skilled professionals faster, supporting both the industry and our communities.”

Currently, DESCO is expanding its dental services across New England, focusing on Hartford, Conn., as well as Springfield, Worcester, and Boston. DESCO is also in conversations to expand in Miami and Jacksonville. Fla; Raleigh, N.C.; and Atlanta in 2026. Early results have been encouraging, reflecting immense market demand for qualified dental field service technicians.

As growth continues, DESCO is committed to fostering opportunities for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Plans are underway for an internship program offering hands-on experience and exposure to the field, with full-time roles that include healthcare benefits and competitive salaries. DESCO Dental Service represents not only market expansion, but also a meaningful contribution to workforce development and the future of healthcare technology management.

Penguin Plunge to Return to Hampton Ponds State Park on Jan. 24

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Children’s Museum announced the return of the Penguin Plunge, to be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the Penguin Plunge will benefit the museum.

“The Penguin Plunge is a long-standing tradition in Westfield. We are very excited that we’re able to host the Penguin Plunge in 2026,” said Diane Chambers, executive director of the museum. “We want to make this event a plunge for the record books.”

A member of the founding board, Chambers explained that interest in the museum is at an all-time high. “We are seeing a tremendous increase in the number of visitors we serve. Please join us as we work to enhance our facility and programs to continue serving our community’s growing needs.”

Through the years, participants and sponsors of the Penguin Plunge have helped to raise more than $370,000 to support Amelia Park Children’s Museum. There are several ways to help, including taking the plunge, becoming a sponsor, encouraging others to plunge, donating to a participant, or donating online at www.ameliaparkmuseum.org/penguin-plunge.

Plunge participants may join as an individual or as a team. Each participant pledges to raise a minimum of $75 from friends and family and is encouraged to collect as many sponsors as possible. Those under the age of 18 will receive a registration discount of $25.

There are monetary prizes of ‘cold hard cash’ for the top three individuals or teams that raise the most money; $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place.

A costume contest is part of the fun, and participants are encouraged to come dressed creatively. There will be prizes for best individual costume and best team costume.

People may register in advance online or on the day of the event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will receive a free 2026 Penguin Plunge T-shirt while supplies last. Sponsorship opportunities, registration, and pledge forms are available at www.ameliaparkmuseum.org/penguin-plunge or can be picked up at the museum.

Those who don’t want to participate in the Penguin Plunge may be a spectator and cheer on the brave participants. Hot chocolate, coffee, s’mores, and other refreshments will be available to keep everyone warm.

MCLA’s MOSAIC Presents Baye & Asa with ‘Suck It Up’ and ‘Second Seed’

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present acclaimed dance duo Baye & Asa for an evening of groundbreaking performance and film, hosted by MOSAIC, MCLA’s public program for open arts and intersectional culture.

The event will take place on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in Venable Theatre, and feature a live performance of “Suck It Up,” followed by a screening of the award-winning short dance film Second Seed and a conversation with the artists. This event is free and open to the public.

Blending hip-hop and African dance languages with contemporary dance and theatrical storytelling, Baye & Asa create work that challenges audiences to confront urgent social issues through physical movement and emotional resonance. Their piece “Suck It Up” explores the violent fallout of male insecurity and entitlement through dynamic choreography and visceral physicality, while Second Seed confronts the myths of white victimhood presented in D.W. Griffith’s Birth of a Nation.

“MOSAIC is thrilled to bring Baye & Asa to campus and back to the Berkshires,” said Jeremy Winchester, director of MOSAIC and MCLA professor of Theatre. “Their work addresses a need for empathy in an increasingly violent society. As we face the challenge of these times, the conversations their work sparks help us to better build the community we want to live in.”

Westfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the spring 2026 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic program offered at Westfield State University. Classes will be held primarily on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Jan. 21 to May 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. In addition to these scheduled evening classes, the program also includes some additional Saturday morning classes.

The EMT program is a blended course consisting of an online component, face-to-face lectures, and clinical labs. Students are provided instruction on theoretical knowledge and skills, symptom recognition, and emergency care techniques pursuant to state and national protocols. The program utilizes real-world, live patient simulations. Students will also participate in scenario-based patient assessments, dynamic problem-based group exercises, and larger inter-professional healthcare collaborations working with other healthcare programs on campus.

Successful completion of an EMT Basic program and the subsequent state and national exams is a pre-requisite for the Paramedic program that begins at Westfield State every September.

The cost to register for this EMT Basic program is $1,125 which includes the required clinical, equipment, and practical exam fees. For more information on course pre-requisites or to register online, visit www.westfield.ma.edu/emt.

Opinion: Square One Project Demonstrates It Takes a Village

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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More than 14 years after a tornado destroyed its former home, Square One opened its new home last week at a ribbon cutting that looked a whole lot like a Frank Capra movie.

Indeed, the ceremony became a celebration of the people and the institutions that it took to get this done — from the federal, state, and local governments to the Davis Foundation and the Red Sox Foundation, to the Balise family, which ultimately contributed more than $3 million toward the cause.

Amid the many comments from the speakers about going back to square one and rising from the ashes, there was a palpable sense of pride in all that had been overcome for Square One to be able to turn the key at its new, $18 million facility and remain in Springfield’s South End, where it all started 142 years ago as Springfield Day Nursery.

It took 14 years because Square One first had to get back on its feet, which became more challenging when another of its facilities was leveled in a natural gas explosion in 2012. And then it had to decide to what to do and where to rebuild. And then it had to survive a pandemic. And then it had to find a site — and that site turned out to be its old site. And then it had to raise the money, clear the site, and design and build a new facility.

None of that was easy, but just as Square One was committed to staying in the South End and building new, the community it has served for nearly a century and a half became committed to help get the job done.

There were many contributors to this cause — from the federal government and its New Markets Tax Credits program to the city chipping in $1 million in ARPA money; from the foundations to the Balise family, which first donated $1 million and then bought a building on Main Street for more than $2 million and donated it to Square One to create a campus.

And there were many times at the ribbon cutting when it was said this ‘wouldn’t have happened without…’ any of the above.

And while that’s accurate, the truth is it wouldn’t have happened without all of them coming together as they did.

This was a 14-year journey, one with more than enough bumps in the road to traverse. But like all Frank Capra movies, this one also had a happy ending, one the community can share in.

MassMutual, Barings Announce Investment by MS&AD for 18% Stake in Barings

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual and its global asset management subsidiary Barings announced that MassMutual has entered into an agreement in which MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. (MS&AD) will acquire an 18% equity stake in Barings through its subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. (MSI), a leading Japanese insurance company.

As a result of this transaction, MassMutual will gain a strategic partner that shares its deep commitment to Barings’ growth and long-term success while also receiving approximately $1.44 billion in cash proceeds.

MassMutual will remain Barings’ majority owner with an 82% stake and controlling governance rights, and Barings will also continue to manage the majority of MassMutual’s general investment account and remain core to the company’s asset management strategy. Barings will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of MassMutual with no changes to its day-to-day operations, investment committees, processes, or strategy.

As part of the strategic partnership, MS&AD will provide growth capital to support Barings in achieving its long-term growth strategy. In addition, Barings will expand its existing relationship with MS&AD through the management of assets within MS&AD’s general investment account, helping to strengthen and diversify MS&AD’s investment portfolio and giving it greater access to Barings’ global public and private markets capabilities. A member of MS&AD’s leadership team will also join Barings’ board of managers.

“At MassMutual, one of our distinct competitive advantages to deliver sustained value to our policyowners has long been our diverse portfolio of strategic businesses and investments, of which Barings plays a key role,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president, and CEO of MassMutual. “This investment by MS&AD creates a strategic partnership with a leading global insurance company that is also deeply committed to Barings’ long-term success. The transaction accelerates Barings’ growth and builds on our long-standing, successful optimization of the intersection of insurance and asset management, allowing us to realize even more value over time and ultimately benefiting our policyowners and customers.”

Mike Freno, chairman and CEO of Barings, added that “we are excited to partner with MS&AD and believe this is a unique opportunity to accelerate Barings’ growth. Building on MassMutual’s continued support, Barings will combine growth capital with our scale and expertise in public and private markets to drive our long-term strategy and deliver solutions for clients.”

Shinichiro Funabiki, president and CEO of MS&AD and MSI, added that “we are pleased to have the opportunity to invest in Barings. Forming a new strategic partnership with Barings — an asset manager with a strong track record and deep expertise — and with MassMutual, a leading provider of high-quality life insurance solutions, carries significant meaning for our group. We are confident that supporting Barings’ sustainable, long-term growth in close collaboration with MassMutual will create lasting value for all three firms.”

The transaction is expected to close after customary closing conditions and approvals have been finalized. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as MassMutual’s financial advisor on the transaction, and its legal counsel was Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

Berkshire Bank Launches Food Drive at Pioneer Valley Branches

By BusinessWest Staff November 17, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — Financial centers located in the Pioneer Valley for Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust, launched a food drive to benefit local food pantries. Community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items through Dec. 13 at the following locations:

• 72 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow;
• 138 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow;
• 431 Center St., Ludlow;
• 74 Lamb St., South Hadley;
• 608 College Highway, Southwick;
• 820 Suffield St., Agawam;
• 19 Harrison Ave., Springfield;
• 1259 East Columbus Ave., Springfield;
• 1363 Allen St., Springfield;
• 31 Court St., Westfield;
• 44 Little River Road, Westfield; and
• 220 Westfield St., West Springfield.

Donations will benefit local organizations helping to fight hunger, including Ample Harvest, Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen, One Call Away Foundation, Our Community Food Pantry, Parish Cupboard, South Hadley Food Pantry, Community Survival Center, Longmeadow Food Pantry, United Way of Pioneer Valley, and Westfield Food Pantry.

UMass Amherst Names Gary Bettman McCormack Department Executive-in-residence

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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AMHERST — Gary Bettman, commissioner of the National Hockey League, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and the longest-serving commissioner in professional sports, has been named the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management’s executive-in-residence at UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management this fall.

Bettman will visit the UMass Amherst campus on Tuesday, Dec. 2, during which he will participate in the Mark H. McCormack Sport Innovator’s Lecture at 6 p.m. in Room N151 of the Integrative Learning Center. He will discuss his career with Brian Burke, former NHL general manager, Professional Women’s Hockey League executive, and founder of You Can Play, an organization that combats homophobia and promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports. The event will be livestreamed on the department’s Facebook page.

Bettman’s residency activities will also include classroom visits, roundtables with McCormack students and faculty, and participation in the McCormack Collection Oral History Project.

“The executive-in-residence program continues to honor Mark H. McCormack’s legacy by bringing to campus Commissioner Gary Bettman, one of the most accomplished and respected leaders in the sports industry,” said Matt Katz, chair of the McCormack Department of Sport Management. “Welcoming an active commissioner to campus to meet with our students is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for all our aspiring sports industry leaders. Each year we learn so much from our esteemed guests, and Commissioner Bettman’s perspective on fan engagement, international growth, and the future of our industry will further strengthen the McCormack tradition of innovation and insight.”

Will Norton, senior lecturer and McCormack graduate program director, added that “we are honored to have Commissioner Bettman join us as our esteemed McCormack executive-in-residence this semester, joining an impressive group of sport business leaders who have shared their stories of forward-thinking innovation and career fulfillment with our students, faculty, and alumni.

“Commissioner Bettman stands alone as the only active commissioner to serve as McCormack executive-in-residence, and his presence in our classrooms will enrich the student experience immensely,” Norton added. “For students studying the growth of professional sports leagues and learning the management skills needed to lead and inspire from the top, Commissioner Bettman’s visit will serve as the highlight of our academic year and help reinforce the leadership pillars that remain the hallmark of Mark McCormack’s legacy.”

Michał Chabros to Address ‘Where Russia Is Heading’ at Polish Center on Nov. 17

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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CHICOPEE — The Polish Center of Discovery & Learning and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts will present a lecture featuring Michał Chabros, former deputy head of Mission at the Polish Embassy in Cairo, on “Where Russia is Heading, Expansion or Retrenchment.” The program will be at the Polish Center of Discovery & Learning, 33 South St., Chicopee, on Monday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Refreshments, including beer and wine, will be served.

Chabros is a career diplomat in the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs with 18 years of experience in international relations. He has served in Cairo, Astana, Minsk, and Moscow, and focuses on political strategy, Russia, the Middle East, and global history.

To reserve a seat, contact Olen Bielski at (508) 320-3824 or [email protected], or click here to register online.

Nominations Open for 2026 Difference Makers

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards.

BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions that are positively impacting the communities of Western Mass. As previous honorees have shown, there are many ways to make a difference within our community, such as working on initiatives aimed at improving quality of life; succeeding in business, public service, or education; inspiring others to get involved; and making an imaginative effort to help solve societal issues.

Nominations for the Difference Makers class of 2025 are due by Monday, Dec. 22. They can be submitted by clicking here.

For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

Friends of Children Inc. Hosts Artisan Market on Nov. 16

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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FLORENCE — Friends of Children Inc. held its first-ever Artisan Market on Nov. 16 at the Garden House at Look Park.

This juried artisan event featured 30 local creators, food vendors, and a silent online auction with a selection of local seasonal experiences to bid on. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit children and young adults affected by the child welfare system.

“We are excited to invite the community to learn more about our mission through this inaugural event to kick off the holiday shopping season,” said Sarah Segura, co-executive director of Friends of Children. “It’s been exciting to realize how many artisans are eager to join us for this holiday market to support the children and young adults in our programs.”

Artisan items available for purchase included fiber arts, pottery, woodworking items, kiln glass, framed prints, holiday decor, jewelry, and all-natural self-care items. Push for Joy and Local Burger were the featured food vendors.

The online silent auction will run through Nov. 23. Click here to view or bid on available items, including experiences at New England’s premier holiday season attractions, museum admissions, lift tickets to local ski resorts, and an array of handmade items from local artisans.

Free Virtual Seminar to Tackle ‘Guarding Against Loneliness and Financial Fraud’

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — In recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week (Nov. 17-23), and with the holiday season right around the corner, American Eagle Financial Credit Union is helping the community stay both socially connected and financially safe.

The holidays are often described as the happiest time of year, but they can also bring added stress and feelings of loneliness. Individuals experiencing loneliness are often more vulnerable to scams and financial fraud. To help protect and empower the community, American Eagle will host a free virtual seminar, “Guarding Against Loneliness & Financial Fraud,” on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

The event is presented in partnership with For All Ages, a mission-driven organization that creates meaningful opportunities for people of all ages to connect, learn, and thrive, improving both mental and physical health. Industry experts will share how staying socially connected and financially informed can help safeguard attendees and their loved ones from scams and fraud. Topics will include how to strengthen relationships, spot red flags, and build confidence.

This event is free, open to the public, and is being offered only as a virtual event. Advance registration is required. To register or learn more about this event, visit www.americaneagle.org/virtualseminar.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Sponsors Food Drive to Support Stone Soup Café

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced a community-wide food drive to benefit Stone Soup Café, a vital resource serving more than 100 households in Greenfield each week. The drive aims to replenish the café’s shelves with nonperishable food items.

Stone Soup Café plays a crucial role in providing access to necessary resources for local families. To support its ongoing efforts, Greenfield Cooperative Bank is calling on the community to donate unopened, non-perishable pantry items throughout November and December.

“Stone Soup Café embodies what makes Greenfield so special,” said Cindy Gonzalez, branch manager at the Greenfield branch office. “Neighbors coming together to take care of one another. Our team is honored to support their work and help ensure everyone has access to the food and essentials they need this winter.”

Donations of the following items are greatly appreciated:

Nuts, dried fruit, rice, lentils, pasta and pasta sauce, protein bars, instant coffee, jerky, shelf-stable dairy, gluten-free bread, and shelf-stable microwave meals.

Donations can be dropped off at the Greenfield Cooperative Bank branches located at 63 Federal St., Greenfield, or 277 Federal St., Greenfield, through Dec. 31.

Greylock Federal Credit Union Collecting Donations to Support Local Food Pantries

By BusinessWest Staff November 14, 2025

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PITTSFIELD — Greylock Federal Credit Union is hosting a food drive to support local food pantries. All donations, which may be dropped off at any branch location through Dec. 31, will be matched with a monetary donation by the credit union.

“We recognize that these are incredibly challenging times for so many in the Berkshires and beyond. At Greylock, we believe in showing up for one another in meaningful ways,” said Rachel Mabee, vice president, Culture and Brand. “If you have a little extra in your pantry or can pick up an extra item while shopping, please consider donating at one our branch locations. Every contribution helps make sure our neighbors have enough to eat. A food drive is a simple but powerful way we can collectively care for our community.”

Donations may include unexpired, non-perishable canned and boxed foods. For a list of branch locations, visit greylock.org/locations.

Cain Hibbard to Merge with Bulkley Richardson

By BusinessWest Staff November 13, 2025

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SPRINGFIELD — Cain Hibbard & Myers P.C. and Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP announced their merger, effective Dec. 1, creating a strategic alignment of two law firms in Western Mass.

Together, the firms have increased capabilities to deliver premium legal services across practice areas, positioning them to better serve clients. As the largest full-service law firm in the region, this merger amplifies its impact across Western Mass. and beyond, expanding the firm’s collective geographic footprint to Springfield, Pittsfield, Hadley, and Great Barrington. Clients of both firms include businesses with operations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S., and abroad.

“With this merger, Cain Hibbard will step into a new chapter of its rich, 60-year history,” said Lucy Prashker, Cain Hibbard’s managing partner and president. “We are thrilled to be joining the extraordinarily talented lawyers at Bulkley Richardson who share our commitment to providing clients with the very highest quality of legal services with integrity and professionalism. Our practices are highly complementary, as is our firm culture, including a tradition of giving back to our communities in sustained and meaningful ways.”

Dan Finnegan, managing partner at Bulkley Richardson, added that “this is an ideal union for Bulkley Richardson. With Cain Hibbard’s history spanning more than six decades and Bulkley Richardson on the heels of its centennial anniversary, this merger brings together two firms built on tradition, integrity, and excellence. Combined, we are even stronger, sharing an unwavering commitment to client service and a collaborative spirit that brought us together.”

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