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Greenfield Savings Bank Welcomes Vincent Gaffney

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Vincent Gaffney

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) announced the addition of Vincent Gaffney as vice president, senior trust officer within the bank’s Wealth Management & Trust Services division.

With more than 12 years of experience in banking and trust services, Gaffney brings a deep understanding of wealth management, trust administration, and estate settlement. Prior to joining GSB, he served as vice president, trust officer at Two Rivers Bank & Trust and Hills Bank and Trust Co. He holds a juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law and has built a strong career helping individuals and families navigate complex financial and estate-planning needs.

In his new role at GSB, Gaffney will focus on serving customers across the region, guiding clients through estate planning, investment management, and trust administration.

“We are excited to welcome Vincent to our Wealth Management & Trust Services team,” said Tom Meshako, president of Greenfield Savings Bank. “His extensive experience and client-centered approach align perfectly with GSB’s commitment to providing personalized and trusted financial services to our customers.”

Country Bank Supports Communities with More Than $900,000 in Donations in 2024

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WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., reported more than $900,000 in donations for 2024. The bank’s philanthropic efforts supported local nonprofits across its communities, with 462 organizations receiving grants throughout the year.

In addition to financial contributions, Country Bank team members dedicated 1,958 hours of volunteer service, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to giving back. Furthermore, 39 team members served on 95 nonprofit boards and committees, actively contributing their time and expertise to advance these organizations’ missions.

Recognizing the importance of financial literacy, Country Bank hosted seven Credit for Life Fairs for more than 2,000 high-school seniors, educating them on credit, budgeting, and the long-term impact of financial decisions. Additional classes were conducted at various schools across the region and Christina’s House, a home for women and children who are homeless or near homelessness.

As part of its annual Season of Difference campaign, Country Bank partnered with the WonderFund to support those involved with the Department of Children and Families system throughout Central and Western Mass. Through this collaboration, the bank contributed more than $20,000, reinforcing its commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Among the organizations receiving support were Junior Achievement, EcoTarium, Main South CDC, Venture Community Services, Why Me/Sherry’s House, Boys & Girls Clubs, Behavioral Health Network, Way Finders, HomeFront Strong, United Way of Pioneer Valley and Central Massachusetts, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, Juniper Outreach, Square One, Friends of the Homeless, along with 22 senior centers and 23 food pantries across the region.

“At Country Bank, our commitment to enriching the communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do,” said Mary McGovern, president and CEO of Country Bank. “We take great pride in supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact, whether through financial contributions or the dedication of our team members. Giving back isn’t just part of our mission — it’s a responsibility we embrace to help strengthen the places we call home and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.”

BusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 27.

Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online by clicking here.

Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be profiled in the April 28 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June.

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of January 2025.

CHICOPEE

CHICWC LLC
2189 Westover Road
$5,969,082 — Install storage racking in existing warehouse space

City of Chicopee
274 Front St.
$10,896,658 — Renovations and reconfiguration of building interiors and offices at the Chicopee City Hall main building and annex and associated structural work

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
30 College St.
$16,600 — Install smoke sealant over interior masonry walls and install fire-rated ACT and grid

Salmar Realty LLC
246 McKinstry St.
$207,477 — Build new medical office space, including unisex bathroom, waiting and reception area, and multiple offices and exam rooms

Solenis LLC
1111 Grattan St.
$17,648 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Cil Realty of MA Inc.
3 Strong St.
$23,655 — Install new wet fire sprinkler system

John Dunphy
49-53 Union St.
$10,000 — Frame and drywall interior office walls

HADLEY

Russell 116 Partnership
423 Russell St.
N/A — Exterior signage for Courtyard rebrand

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 20
N/A — Modify existing sprinkler system

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$9,000 — Replace two exterior doors

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$75,385 — Demolish building at 769 North St.

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
810 North St.
$15,000 — Replace old steel support columns in basement and add additional wood and steel members for support

City of Pittsfield
1 Wendell Ave.
N/A — Install two prefabricated sound-isolation rooms

The Cooper Center LLC
116 North St.
$313,000 — Interior renovation at 1 Fenn St., third floor, including selective demolition, new partition walls, reconfiguration of MEPFP systems, and new finishes

Hillcrest Extended Care Services Inc.
171 Valentine Road
$16,080 — Replace gas-fire RTU on roof of two-story building

One O Three Elm Street LLC
103 Elm St.
$10,000 — Install new vinyl panels on walls

SPRINGFIELD

143 Main Street Realty Corp.
125 Main St.
$40,000 — For change of use throughout Monkey Wrench Building, enclose rear stairs and install new exit doors, reconfigure front stairs and door for Unit 125A, alter hallway to provide access to first-floor bathroom, repair handrails throughout, make required handicap-accessibility repairs

Fontaine Investment Corp.
510 Cottage St.
$950,000 — Alter interior office space and install new windows in main office of Fontaine Brothers

Membos LLC
818 Boston Road
$7,500,000 — Interior demolition for tenant build-out

Membos LLC
818 Boston Road
$200,000 — Alter interior tenant space for Wingstop

Mercy Medical Center
300 Stafford St.
$153,556 — Alter interior office space in Suite 256 of physicians’ office building

MGM Springfield Redevelopment LLC
1 MGM Way
$377,600 — Repair/replace fire-damaged shaft at MGM Springfield casino

Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
665 Cottage St.
$6,323,137.30 — Addition for indoor bus storage and maintenance portion for prep bay; paint booth and storage area; upgrades to fire-protection, mechanical, and electrical systems for electric buses

Springfield Foodservice Corp.
1 Performance Blvd.
$2,366,579 — Install high-pile storage racking system for addition to existing building for expansion of cold-storage warehouse, docks, and office uses for Performance Food Group

Tree House Properties LLC
4 Maple St.
$32,900 — New acoustic ceiling, floor coverings, and interior wall

Worthington Street LLC
80 Worthington St.
$16,000 — Erect gazebo over existing deck in rear patio of the Zone

Picture This

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Ice Out Hunger

For the second consecutive year, Florence Bank partnered with UMass Sports Properties and the UMass Amherst hockey team to Ice Out Hunger in the region at a time when food insecurity is at a record high. Since October, the bank has awarded $500 grants to Western Mass. food pantries at each UMass home game, and before the season ends, 19 nonprofits will have benefited. A different food pantry is highlighted during the first intermission of each home game, and a fan is chosen to ride on the Mullins Center’s Zamboni, which has been wrapped with Florence Bank’s branding. Pictured: representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard (left) and Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals (right), two of the 19 organizations that received grants.

representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard

representatives of Southampton Community Cupboard

 

Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals

Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals

 

 

Making a Career of IT

On Jan. 14, Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students, who dedicated 18 weeks to advancing their technology skills. The event was held at the Community Music School of Springfield. Brandon Garcia and Florentino Zamarripa IV were elected by their classmates to speak about their experiences in the program, and both talked passionately about the community they built during their time at Tech Foundry and the personal obstacles they overcame. State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left) served as keynote speaker and personally congratulated each graduate, recognizing their dedication and achievements and encouraging them as they entered the tech workforce.

Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students

Tech Foundry graduated its fall 2024 cohort of students

 

State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left)

State Rep. Carlos González (pictured at left) served as keynote speaker and personally congratulated each graduate, recognizing their dedication and achievements and encouraging them as they entered the tech workforce

 

Agenda

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Agenda

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 27: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2025. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 27. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be profiled in the April 28 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June.

 

Young Women in Leadership Award Applications

Through March 1: Applications for the 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award are available from the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley. A local recipient will receive a $1,000 award, funded by the Zonta Club of the Quaboag Valley, and will be entered for the district award. The district recipient will be eligible for a $5,000 award from Zonta International. According to Zonta Club Scholarship Chair Patricia Pupek, the goal of the Leadership Award is to encourage young women to participate in leadership positions by recognizing a young woman’s commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements, and dedication to building a better world for women and girls. Applications can be obtained from high-school guidance counselors or at zontaqv.org/scholarships and must be submitted electronically with supporting documentation no later than March 1. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 19 on April 1, studying at a secondary school, college, or university in a Zonta district. Questions can be directed to [email protected].

 

Chicopee Chamber Shining Stars Gala

Feb. 28: The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthen and inspire the community. This year’s honorees are AJ Crane, owner of A. Crane Construction, as Citizen of the Year; Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, as Volunteer of the Year; the Springfield Thunderbirds as Business of the Year; and Health New England as Nonprofit of the Year. The Chicopee Chamber introduced Shining Stars in 1985 when Ernest Laflamme Jr. was recognized as the first Citizen of the Year. Recipients are selected by a nominating committee chaired by Laflamme and including Carol Campbell of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, Ted Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools, City Treasurer Marie Laflamme, Michael Siddall of Siddall & Siddall, P.C., and Jeffrey Sattler of Liberty Bank. The 40th annual Shining Stars Gala will take place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Castle of Knights at 1599 Memorial Dr. Tickets cost $75 per person. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, visit www.chicopeechamber.org or call (413) 594-2101.

 

Bingo Night Fundraiser

March 21: The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce announced its Handbag & Hand Tool Bingo Night fundraiser will take place at 6:30 p.m. at AMVETS Post 74 in Three Rivers. Doors open at 6 p.m. The chamber will produce 10 bingo rounds, each with a grand prize featuring one of seven designer handbags or one of three premium tools up for grabs. Tickets can be purchased on qhma.com. The registration fee is $40 per person and includes 10 bingo cards, a bingo dauber, snack platters, a bonus raffle ticket, and a cash bar. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce and its ongoing mission to assist its more than 200 member businesses succeed and grow with programs and initiatives throughout the year.

 

Second Chance Auction Gala

March 29: Second Chance Animal Services will host its 26th annual Auction Gala at the AC Marriott in Worcester. This is Second Chance’s most important fundraiser of the year, raising critical funds to help provide life-saving services to more than 56,000 pets in need. The evening will feature hundreds of silent auction items, raffles, and a small but exclusive live auction offering one-of-a-kind experiences. With a relaxed cocktail and dressy-casual dress code, the event is designed to be an enjoyable evening for all, combining great company with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. All proceeds will support Second Chance’s mission to transform the lives of pets by providing affordable veterinary care, keeping pets with their families, and finding loving homes for animals in need. Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited, so early reservations are encouraged. Businesses and individuals can also support the event by sponsoring, which includes recognition in event materials, highlighting their commitment to supporting pets in need. Donations to the auction are another way to get involved, with unique goods, services, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences being especially popular. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or donate auction items, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/dinner-auction or email [email protected].

 

Difference Makers Gala

April 9: Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s 17th annual Difference Makers awards gala at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The class of 2025, profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are Jennie Adamczyk, executive director of Providence Ministries; Sheryl Blancato, CEO of Second Chance Animal Services; Andrea Bordenca, CEO of DESCO Service; Mychal Connolly, CEO of Stand Out Truck; John Delaney, director of Ride to Remember; John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame; the Michael J. Dias Foundation; and Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. They can be purchased at businesswest.com/eventcalendar/difference-makers-tickets. The 17th annual Difference Makers program is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

 

Link to Libraries Gala

May 8: Link to Libraries announce its biennial gala, an evening that celebrates the organization’s transformative impact in the community while raising vital funds to ensure children have access to the books and programming they deserve. This year’s gala, taking place at the Basketball Hall of Fame, will feature a Swifty-themed evening inspired by Taylor Swift’s celebrated Eras Tour. Guests will enjoy an elegant night filled with cocktails, dinner, an auction, and the opportunity to connect with others passionate about the power of reading to transform lives. All proceeds from the gala go directly to Link to Libraries, a nonprofit committed to fostering literacy by providing books and programming for children in underserved communities. Tickets cost $90 per person, or $250 for VIP tickets that include a pre-gala VIP cocktail reception. Tickets are available at www.linktolibraries.org.

 

Hooplandia 2025

June 20-22: Registration is now open for Hooplandia, the third annual 3-on-3 basketball tourney and festival, at hooplandia.com. The event will take place at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Games will be played at the ESE complex, with special games held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2024, 75 basketball courts allowed accommodation for more than 650 games played by approximately 2,100 participants of all ages. Diverse divisions include young girls and boys, women, men, high-school ages, college level, OGs, veterans, and more. Players in the Special Olympics and Unified division can look forward to free registration, and those in the Hoops & Heroes division, such as active and retired first responders and military personnel, have access to discounted registration. Players are invited to build teams of four, create their own unique team name, design their uniforms, and register at hooplandia.com. Fees range according to age. Those that register before the end of the day on March 10 are treated to the 3 Point Perks package, which grants early teams access to limited-edition goodies. 3 Point Perks are not available after March 10, and registration prices increase after May 26 for late teams.

 

People on the Move

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Kevin Whitney

Kevin Whitney

After an extensive national search, Kevin Whitney has been selected as president and chief operating officer for Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH), effective March 15. Whitney currently serves as vice president of Community Operations for the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Community Division. In addition, since last May, he has been serving as interim vice president, Patient Care Services (PCS) and chief nursing officer (CNO) for CDH, where he has helped advance quality and safety initiatives, enhanced nurse staffing, and accelerated recruitment and retention efforts. In his new role, he will oversee hospital operations and inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including the VNA and Hospice, budgeting, and operating performance. With more than 34 years of experience in healthcare, Whitney is a seasoned clinician and an enthusiastic, strategic, and innovative leader in both community and academic medical-center settings, with proven quality, operational outcomes, and financial performance. Prior to his current roles, he served for two years as chief operating officer for MGB Healthcare at Home. From 2017 to 2022, he served as senior vice president, PCS and CNO for Newton-Wellesley Hospital, providing strategic and operational leadership for nursing and PCS. From 2011 to 2017, he served as associate chief nurse for Surgical, Orthopedics, and Neurosciences at Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to joining MGB, he worked at Emerson Hospital for 20 years, serving in clinical and leadership roles, including vice president, PCS and CNO. Whitney earned his doctor of nursing practice, executive leadership degree from the MGH Institute of Health Professions; a master’s degree in health care administration from Framingham State University; a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UMass Lowell; and an associate degree in paramedic technology from Northeastern University.

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Brian Regnier

Brian Regnier

John McMahon

John McMahon

Josh Kelly

Josh Kelly

OMG Roofing announced it has restructured its management team. Brian Regnier has been brought in as the new vice president of Sales and Marketing. He is responsible for developing and executing the division’s overall sales and marketing strategy as well as overseeing the company’s Marketing and Customer Service departments. Regnier joins OMG from Duro-Last, a well-established manufacturer of custom-fabricated thermoplastic single-ply roofing systems, where he was vice president of Sales. Earlier, he managed New England commercial sales for Beacon, the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing, and related exterior products in the U.S. and Canada. John McMahon was promoted to senior vice president and general manager, where he will work with Regnier and Adam Cincotta, vice president of the Adhesives business unit to drive the company’s top-level strategic initiatives. McMahon has been with OMG since 2002 in a variety of leadership roles. He was promoted to vice president of Sales and Marketing for OMG Roofing in early 2024 after spending 22 years with FastenMaster, where he most recently led the Decking business unit. Rounding out the new team is company veteran Josh Kelly, who has been named as senior vice president of the Fastener business unit and Roofing Technical Services. He will oversee the company’s primary roofing-fastener operations, which includes RoofGrip, RhinoBond, PowerGrip, OlyFlow, and the OMG Roofing technical services team. Kelly started with OMG in 1991 as a project coordinator and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility since then. He most recently served as senior vice president of Business Development, but has extensive experience with the company in sales, marketing, and product development, including the innovative RhinoBond system.

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Alex Leslie

Alex Leslie

MP CPAs recently announced the promotion of Alex Leslie to tax supervisor with the firm. He provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with businesses in many industries, including construction, manufacturing, and wholesale and distribution, among others. Leslie joined the firm in 2016 as an intern and started full-time in 2017. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Massachusetts. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. MP CPAs also announced the promotions of two team members, Kelly Braese and Estefania Cabrera, to senior associates. Braese started with the firm as an intern in January 2022 and transitioned to full-time in June 2022 upon her graduation. She is a graduate of Western New England University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients including individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts. She is currently the chairperson of the firm’s marketing and networking committee and also takes an active role in the recruitment of students from local colleges and universities. Cabrera started with the firm as an associate in January 2020. She is a graduate of Bay Path University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. She provides tax and consulting services to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, corporations, and estate and gift tax returns. She is currently an active participant in the firm’s social action and training committees.

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Vanessa Stratton

Vanessa Stratton

Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced that Vanessa Stratton has joined the institution as vice president of Finance. Stratton, a certified public accountant, brings more than a decade of experience in the banking industry. She earned an MBA with a focus in finance and has held several key positions throughout her career, including chief financial officer and treasurer at a community bank. Her areas of expertise include financial analysis and reporting, GAAP compliance, internal control, and investment management. In her role as vice president of Finance, Stratton will oversee PNCU’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow management. She will also work closely with the executive team to implement strategic financial initiatives and support the credit union’s growth.

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Kuhn Riddle Architects & Designers announced that Lindsay Comeaux Schnarr, AIA has joined its growing architectural team. Her primary architectural interest is in public spaces, and she is pleased that her first project is working on CitySpace in Easthampton, renovating an existing historic building to include a theater space and other community-use areas. Schnarr interned as a student with Kuhn Riddle from 2009 to 2011 and continued after graduation through 2014. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2002 from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and graduated in 2011 with her master’s degree in architecture from UMass Amherst. She has been on the Amherst Design Review Board for many years, taught design as an adjunct lecturer at UMass Amherst from 2015 to 2020, co-founded the Emerging Professionals Development Program for the Western Massachusetts American Institute of Architects (WMAIA), and is a member of WMAIA’s Women in Architecture Committee.

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Jonathan Denmark

Jonathan Denmark

MountainOne announced the promotion of Jonathan Denmark to executive vice president of MountainOne Bank. In addition to his new leadership responsibilities, he will continue to serve as president and chief operating officer of MountainOne Insurance Agency. Denmark will celebrate 10 years with MountainOne in March. Early in his tenure as president and COO of MountainOne Insurance, he led the consolidation of MountainOne’s insurance agencies, True North Insurance and Coakley, Pierpan, Dolan, and Collins, and oversaw the rebranding of the combined agencies to MountainOne Insurance. His efforts also established a strong partnership with OneDigital for the agency’s group benefits business line. Under his leadership, MountainOne Insurance has continued to expand, acquiring three agencies, opening a new office in Stockbridge, and expanding the agency’s presence to the Pioneer Valley. Denmark’s growth strategy, coupled with his expertise and dedication, have positioned the agency as a core contributor to MountainOne’s overall success. Denmark recently assumed the role of board chair of the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA), which oversees the William Stanley Business Park. The park, home to the MountainOne building at Silver Lake and the Berkshire Innovation Center, is poised for significant development in the coming years. Denmark’s leadership at PEDA will further align economic growth opportunities with community development in Pittsfield and beyond.

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Devan Summers

Devan Summers

LUSO Federal Credit Union announced that Devan Summers has joined the credit union as vice president of Member Services and Community Development. With more than 12 years of experience in the financial-services industry, he brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to member-focused solutions. In his new role, he will oversee member services, foster community partnerships, and lead initiatives aimed at driving growth and enhancing the member experience. “We are excited to welcome Devan to LUSO,” President and CEO Jennifer Calheno said. “His extensive experience in the financial industry and passion for community development align perfectly with our commitment to helping our members achieve their financial goals. I am confident that his leadership will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and success.”

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UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced three recent management promotions. Brittany Ward has been promoted to senior branch manager of the UMassFive’s Hadley and UMass Amherst branches. She started her career at the credit union 10 years ago as a member service specialist. During the last decade, she has held numerous roles, including Retail Training specialist, video teller supervisor, Contact Center assistant manager, and video teller manager. For the past three years, she has served as branch manager of the Hadley branch. Eurika Boulay has been promoted to senior branch manager of UMassFive’s Northampton and Northampton VA Medical Center branches. She began her career at the credit union nine years ago as a member service specialist. Her roles have since included Northampton branch backup supervisor, Northampton VA Medical Center manager, and, most recently, Northampton branch manager. In her new new role, she will continue to ensure the delivery of high-quality member service, maintain branch compliance, and collaborate with UMassFive’s Community Outreach manager to strengthen the credit union’s presence in the Greater Northampton community. Jamie Paradee has expanded her role as Digital and Payment Services assistant manager. She began her UMassFive career in 2007 as a part-time teller at the Hadley branch before transferring to the Northampton branch as a senior teller. In 2012, she transitioned back to the Hadley branch, where she was promoted to interim branch supervisor, and then took on the role as the credit union’s first Facilities manager. In this role, she oversaw numerous branch remodels, a position that later expanded into Support Operations manager. After a brief time away from UMassFive, she returned in 2024 as a Payment Services specialist before being promoted to her current role.

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Karen Sargent

Karen Sargent

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the hiring of Karen Sargent as the new assistant vice president and branch manager of its Dalton branch location. With an impressive track record in banking and a deep commitment to community engagement, she brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role. Sargent joins Pittsfield Cooperative Bank with more than 15 years of experience in the financial-services industry. Her expertise spans branch operations, customer relationship management, business banking, and team leadership at several regional institutions, including Adams Community, Berkshire, Citizens, and NBT banks. In her role as branch manager, she will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and strive to ensure the delivery of exceptional service to the bank’s customers. A lifelong resident of Berkshire County, Sargent is deeply rooted in the community and has been actively involved in various local organizations. Her commitment to strengthening local ties and supporting community initiatives aligns seamlessly with the bank’s dedication to serving the region.

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Peter Rosskothen

Peter Rosskothen

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) recently announced the addition of Peter Rosskothen to its board of directors. A seasoned business professional, he brings more than 35 years of business experience to UMassFive. He first became involved with the credit union through utilizing its business banking products and services five years ago. With an educational background in finance from the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, and studies in hotel & restaurant management from UMass Amherst, Rosskothen has demonstrated a wide array of skills in organizational finance, budgeting, branding, marketing, strategic planning, and community relations. Throughout his career, he has also dedicated time to volunteer work, serving as a board member for several organizations, including People’s Savings Bank, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Springfield Visitors and Convention Bureau.

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Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PV Financial) announced that Meghan Monaghan has successfully passed her Series 66 financial exam, officially earning her the title of financial advisor. Monaghan began her journey with PV Financial in the summer of 2022 as a finance intern, where she was responsible for preparing investment proposals, reports for the Operations department, and data entry. In December 2022, she graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, concentrating in financial planning, and a minor in business management. Upon graduation, she was welcomed back to PV as a full-time client relationship manager. In this role, she worked alongside the firm’s advisors to build relationships and provide exceptional customer service to clients. She embarked on her journey of studying and taking securities-industry exams, eventually transitioning to the role of paraplanner earlier in 2024, focusing more on the in-depth planning aspects of financial services. After two years of hard work and successfully passing five exams, Monaghan earned the title of financial advisor, making her the only female financial advisor at PV.

 

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

Northfield Mount Hermon Receives $50 Million Bequest

GILL — Northfield Mount Hermon has received its largest-ever gift and one of the largest donations ever to an independent school. The $50 million bequest from the late John Mitchell, who graduated in 1956, will endow need-based scholarships and expand support for faculty, key objectives of the school’s $275 million fundraising campaign. Mitchell arrived at the Mount Hermon School for Boys in 1952 as a scholarship student from an unheated home in a small town in Eastern Mass. Recognized early as academically gifted, he participated in several sports and thrived in his NMH courses, graduating as class valedictorian. Following NMH, he earned degrees from Yale and NYU and went on to a long and distinguished career as president of Global Manufacturing at Pfizer. Mitchell later served on the NMH board of trustees, where he brought a particular focus on finances and campus planning. With characteristic pragmatism and modesty, he made numerous gifts to top off the budget for faculty housing projects, athletics facilities, the early-childhood center, and related campus improvements.

 

Gagne Wealth Management Group Recognized by Forbes

GREENFIELD — Gagne Wealth Management Group has been named to the Forbes 2025 Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams list, a prestigious recognition that highlights the top financial-advisory teams across the country. Since founding the firm 15 years ago, Merrill Gagne has built Gagne Wealth Management Group from the ground up, developing a client-centric approach that emphasizes goal-oriented financial planning, personalized investment strategies, and risk management. The firm is dedicated to creating customized portfolios tailored to each client’s aspirations, ethical values, and risk tolerance, ensuring a financial strategy that is both empowering and educational. Merrill, who now leads a team of financial advisors, has a history of industry accolades, including being named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor last year, along with being featured on Forbes’ Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors list. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as a top producer at Northwestern Mutual, achieving #1 in the Platinum category for the Eastern Region.

 

MSB Unveils Recipients of Community Giving Initiative

MONSON — Late last year, Monson Savings Bank asked local community members to cast votes for their local nonprofit of choice. Now, the bank is announcing its 2025 Community Giving Initiative recipients. This was the 15th year Monson Savings Bank ran its Community Giving Initiative poll. The public’s excitement to cast their vote has grown throughout the years. This year, more than 4,100 people submitted a vote, a record-breaking response. Now that the votes have been counted, the bank is planning to donate a total of $25,000 among the top 10 vote recipients. They are: I Found Light Against All Odds (Springfield), Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham), Friends of Hampden Seniors (Hampden), South End Community Center (Springfield), Women’s Empowerment Scholarship (Greater Springfield), Monson Free Library (Monson), Whip City Animal Sanctuary (Westfield), Miracle League of Western Massachusetts (Springfield), the Graceful Swan (Ware), and Springfield Ballers (Springfield).

 

UMass Amherst Ranks in Top 20 for Online Programs

AMHERST — UMass Amherst’s online education programs are recognized among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s just-released 2025 rankings. For the fourth consecutive year, the university continues to place in the top 20 public and private colleges and universities for its undergraduate and graduate online degree programs. Three UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management bachelor’s and master’s online business programs placed in the top five in their respective categories, including master’s business programs supporting military veterans and active-duty service members that do not award an MBA. UMass Amherst online bachelor’s degree programs moved up one spot to 19th out of 350 public and private colleges and universities, and the university remains the only New England institution in the top 20. Among UMass Amherst’s online bachelor’s degree programs represented are degree completion through the University Without Walls interdisciplinary studies program, as well as business administration, nursing, sociology, and sustainable food and farming. The Isenberg School of Management bachelor’s degree in business program ranks No. 5 out of 218 institutions and was the only New England university— public or private— to place in the Top 20. In online master’s business programs, UMass Amherst also placed at No. 5 out of 206 institutions. In other graduate degree programs, Isenberg’s MBA program ranks at No. 16, and the university placed No. 13 in MBA general management, a new category this year. UMass Amherst online programs also ranked in the top 15 for their support of veterans and active-duty service members. The non-MBA master’s program improved to second in the nation, and its bachelor’s program climbed two spots to 11th, while the online MBA ranks 14th. Finally, the Elaine Marieb School of Nursing placed 30th, and the master’s education program climbed 12 spots from last year.

 

PeoplesBank Reports on Donations, Volunteer Hours

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced that its community investments have totaled $1.6 million annually for the past three years, and $16,364,028 over the past 12 years. The bank made 557 nonprofit grants in 2024, 14 exceeding $15,000, with the average being $3,500. Further, 208 associates or board members participated in matching gift donations or workplace giving pledges for a total of $55,750. Meanwhile, bank associates volunteered 8,500 hours in the community, and sit on boards of directors and committees for nonprofits. The bank is also committed to three longer-term capital campaigns for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Square One, and Behavioral Health Network, for a total of $550,000.

 

Hot Plate Brewing Co. Recognized by USA Today

PITTSFIELD — Hot Plate Brewing Co., the only Latina-owned brewery in Massachusetts, was recently named a finalist for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Brewery.

Since opening its doors in downtown Pittsfield in February 2023, this mission-driven organization has been garnering attention on a local, regional, and national level, for both its beers and the impact it is making in the community. Sarah Real, owner and head brewer, was also recently elected to the Massachusetts Brewers Guild board of directors as well as the Pink Boots Society board of directors, largely because of the work she has been doing to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in an overwhelmingly male industry. While Hot Plate is garnering attention in the world of craft beer, it has also been awarded for its work by organizations as varied as Mass Econ, National Alliance on Mental Illness Berkshire County, and Berkshire Pride. In 2024, it raised more than $10,000 for a variety of mission-aligned nonprofit organizations, including the Pittsfield Area Council of Congregations, which collectively raised more than $27,000 for this year’s Fuel Fund, which the brewery supported in several ways.

 

Florence Bank Supports Cooley Dickinson Campaign

FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged $75,000 to Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s $26 million Transforming Emergency Care Campaign to renovate, expand, and enhance the Emergency Department (ED) and improve the standard of care. Cooley Dickinson broke ground on the extensive project to transform the ED in 2023. Project goals include reducing wait times, increasing patients’ comfort and privacy, enhancing staff communications, and improving the standard of care. The undertaking is one of the largest capital investments in the hospital’s history, and this is the final year of the campaign. Florence Bank is a loyal supporter of Cooley Dickinson and, over the years, has donated to many campaigns, most recently the new Childbirth Center, North Building, and Cancer Center, and has supported many programmatic needs, such as nursing development. Construction in the ED is ongoing, with a new addition in the works and pods being constructed and renovated in phases. Dukette said ED staff have adeptly worked around the construction, reassessing and realigning workflows as necessary.

 

STCC to Replace 164 Windows in Garvey Hall

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) has launched an extensive window-replacement project at Garvey Hall, an historic building on campus, thanks to $792,000 in Fair Share funding from the Healey-Driscoll administration. The window-replacement effort, managed by STCC’s Facilities Department, combines the need for historic preservation with modern energy-efficiency improvements. Facilities and Kuhn Riddle Architects of Amherst worked with the National Park Service to specify a window that met the historic and energy-efficient requirements. The project involves replacing 164 windows on the west side of the building, facing the campus green. Funding for the project comes from the state Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance through the state’s Fair Share Amendment funds. The allocation of these funds specifically supports projects aimed at energy efficiency, making this effort a match for the college’s needs. The phased project began on Dec. 9 and is expected to be completed by early February.

 

Big Y Donates 1 Million Meals to Food Banks

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for four food banks within its two-state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, daycare centers, and many others of the 2,100 member agencies they help every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security for those at risk of hunger. Throughout this past holiday season, customers and employees generously supported Sack Hunger at Big Y supermarkets and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. Every $5 donation brought 10 meals to those in need of support. Additionally, Big Y added more ways to boost their efforts with specific proceeds from the produce, floral, and meat departments, along with a portion of every one of Big Y’s family of private-label brands. Big Y’s Sack Hunger campaign started in 2010, when 740 meals were donated. With this year’s 1 million meals, the program continues to expand its efforts to support those in need. Big Y’s Sack Hunger donation is part of its ongoing support throughout the year, including almost daily donations of meat, fresh produce, and bakery products, along with grocery, frozen, and dairy items. The four regional food banks are the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, the Worcester County Food Bank, the Greater Boston Food Bank, and Connecticut Foodshare.

 

Berkshire Bank Reports 100% Employee Volunteerism in 2024

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank employees achieved a milestone in 2024: 100% participation in the company’s award-winning volunteer program. In all, employees completed more than 250 company-sponsored projects that totaled more than 11,500 hours of service across Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well as thousands more hours volunteering as individuals in their hometown communities. Named for the X in its logo, Berkshire’s XTEAM employee volunteer and giving program is a central element of its workplace culture, providing employees with an easy way to put the bank’s corporate values into action and help local communities. In addition, the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Berkshire Bank, invested more than $1.7 million in local communities across its five-state footprint in 2024, including more than $450,000 from October to December. For the year, nearly 400 nonprofits benefited from foundation grants and other giving, which included more than 110 nonprofits in the last three months of 2024.

 

Davis Foundation Supports Local Farmer Awards

AGAWAM — The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation has become the newest lead funding partner with a contribution to the Local Farmer Awards, a program in its 11th year providing annual grants of up to $2,500 to Western Mass. farmers, helping them purchase capital equipment used as an ongoing part of farm operations. Harold Grinspoon — whose foundation, in partnership with Big Y and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, and in collaboration with 15 other community funders, makes these awards possible — described the Davis Foundation gift as “a pivotal moment in our ability to help more deserving farmers.”

 

Community Bank Reports Charitable Giving for 2024

DEWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank announced that its charitable giving, in conjunction with its parent company and affiliated subsidiaries, totaled more than $3.9 million in 2024. More than 2,200 nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to the communities the company serves received support through sponsorships and donations. The bank’s parent company, Community Financial System Inc., includes the companies OneGroup Insurance, Benefit Plans Administrators, and Community Bank Wealth Management. Among last year’s charitable-giving efforts, more than $200,000 was given to United Way agencies across the company’s footprint through a combination of corporate contributions and employee payroll deductions. Beyond financial support, Community Bank branches often host charitable drives and events as a way for employees, customers, and community members to participate in charitable-giving efforts. Employees across Community Financial System Inc. also volunteer their time to a variety of local nonprofits, including cultural, civic, economic-development, and social-service organizations and charities. In 2024, the organization’s team members committed more than 17,800 hours to volunteer initiatives to give back to their communities, and more than 405 team members served on not-for-profit boards and committees.

 

 

 

Incorporations

By
Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

WPO Ministries Inc., 232 Walnut St., Agawam, MA, 01001. Paul Elie Illouz, same. Not-for-profit corporation organized to teach and preach the gospel to all people, conduct evangelistic and humanitarian outreach, and license and ordain ministers of the gospel.

BELCHERTOWN

Stumpbusters Inc., 29 Pheasant Run, Belchertown, MA 01007. Michael Thomas, same. Stump-grinding services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Hillside Apples Inc., 106 Hillside Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Robert Douglas, same. Crypto-currency trading.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Community Busk Inc., 6 Knob Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Eugene Carr, same. Nonprofit organization established to enhance community engagement and economic development by inspiring and educating small towns and municipalities to create dynamic downtown street arts and music festivals, and to guide others in how to create arts and music festivals.

HATFIELD

Scoopin Up Smiles Inc., 18 Scotland Road, Hatfield, MA 01038. Adele Stiles, same. Mobile ice-cream parlor.

HOLYOKE

Paper City Futbol Club Inc., 426 Maple St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Jesse Castellano, same. Soccer club.

MONSON

Monson Police Association Inc., 110 Main St., Monson, MA 01057. Paul Mayo, 56 Trudeau Dr., Unit 3D, Warren, MA 01083. Nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3).

NORTH ADAMS

Rewild N Restore Ltd., 79 Brooklyn St., North Adams, MA 01247. Brittian Francisco, same. Nonprofit corporation offering environmental consulting on construction projects to aid in making the project more environmentally friendly, placing emphasis on ecological surveys focused on finding ways to better understand and promote growth and rewilding of ecosystems.

PITTSFIELD

Alfa Chemistry Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Donghai Chen, same. Clinical testing service provider.

Aztech Energy Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Alan Zindler, same. Solar EPC, PV, energy services and PV system design.

Forca Global Construction and Renovations Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Isais Sanchez, same. Construction services.

Oddsjam Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ankit Goyal, same. Sports tech.

The Paraklis Foundation Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Adan Bernard, 63 Rockland St., Stoughton, MA 02072. Helping others find a place of comfort and peace.

SOUTHAMPTON

Soutra Building Co., 117 Pleasant St., Southampton, MA 01073. Christopher Soutra, same. Construction/builder.

SPRINGFIELD

7 Star Sumner Inc., 914 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Muhammad Ali Saleem, 188 Clearwater Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Convenience store with gas station, cigarette, vapor, and lottery.

Livingwater Holdings Inc., 40 Ravenwood St., Springfield, MA01119. Brian Aguasvivas, same. Business of purchasing, renovating, and reselling residential properties, commonly known as house flipping, including acquiring properties, managing renovation projects, and selling the renovated properties.

Step-N with All Youths Inc., 43 Blunt Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Candejah Pink, same. Nonprofit organization established to assist and empower youth and young adults by providing comprehensive support, guidance, and resources to create a nurturing environment.

WESTFIELD

Absolute Quality Construction Services Corp., 48 Yankee Circle, Westfield, MA 01085. Filip Bochkar, same. Construction services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

MF Trucking Inc., 56 Fairview Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ali Bahrawi, same. Trucking.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of January 2025.

BELCHERTOWN

ADM Group
41 Hickory Hill
Michael DelVecchio

Cottage Grove LLC
37 Cottage St.
Stephen Lanphear, Margaret Lanphear

Fig and Vine Studio
65 Old Amherst Road
Vincent Bonilla, Elisha Bonilla

A Greater Community Cooperative
240 Stebbins St.
Juliana Salva

Hands, Heart and Soul
163 Old Enfield Road
Donna Buxton

Integrity Towing
293 North Liberty St., Suite 3
Shawn Souza

Major D’s Property Services
275 Barton Ave.
Stephen Delude

Masterpiece Finishes
152 South Washington St.
Gary Clark

Mike Beaudry Home Inspections
140 Chauncey Walker St.
Michael Beaudry

My Massage
60 Old Bay Road
Michael Suchenicz

Naturally Yours
240 Stebbins St.
Juliana Salva

Pollywoguen Creations
53 Springfield Road
Robert Carr

RS Publishing Group
534 North Washington St.
Richard Zych

Snow’s Plumbing & Heating
376 Bardwell St.
William Snow

Swift River Valley Auto Wash
5 George Hannum Road
Richard Lemelin

Tony’s Heating & Cooling Service
74 Howard St.
Anthony Mateus

Ufriends
30 Tucker Lane
Brendan Fitzpatrick

Wayne Versace
20 Hemlock Hollow
Wayne Versace

PITTSFIELD

Attack a Crack
82 Wendell Ave.
Connecticut Sealers LLC

Berkshire Alarm Systems
122 Karen Dr.
Richard Stevens

Berkshire Hair Removal
27 Mountain Dr.
Kelly Bonnie

Blonding by Chelsea
54 Wendell Ave.
Chelsea Hill

Blue Q
703 West Housatonic St.
Seth Nash

Cultural Market
101 Dalton Ave.
Philippe Boua

Eldridge Associates
100 Commonwealth Ave.
Scott Eldridge

Four Seasons Property Services
69 Wellington Ave.
Miguel Mejia

Great Wall Foot Spa
119 Elm St.
Tian Fang

Greylock Technology Solutions
46 Cecelia Ter.
Luke Brown

HomeGoods
694 Merrill Road
HomeGoods LLC

Impact Hacker
33 Highlawn Dr.
Patrick Danahey

Kindlewood Outdoors LLC
11 Belvidere Ave.
Brian Barde

Kuri Whitehill
54 Wendell Ave.
Kuri Whitehill

MacDonald Electric Co.
21 Orlando Ave.
Shawn McDonald, Scott McDonald

Mass State Energy
82 Wendell Ave.
Creations Industries Inc.

Moira J. Chiusano
60 Osward Ave.
Moira Chiusano

O’Donnell Co. of Connecticut
82 Wendell Ave.
Chris Starace

P&W Carpet and Upholstery LLC
9 Vivian Ave.
Steven Fish

Painted-by-SB
54 Wendell Ave.
Shelby McLear

Peter’s Heating and Cooling
181 Lenox Ave.
Peter Torres

Precision Brows
644 North St.
Precision Brows LLC

R.W. Gavin III Contracting
20 Commercial St.
Roger Gavin III

Samel’s Deli and Catering
115 Elm St.
MRM Hospitality LLC

Samuel Utz LMHC
106 Wendell Ave.
Sam Utz

Selvanelle
82 Wendell Ave.
Silvianora Fashions & Apparel LLC

Surface Stripping Inc.
4 Industrial Dr.
Benjamin Melle

Wearwuf!
66 Clarkson Ave.
Sewing with Soul Inc.

Yury’s Kitchen LLC
496 Tyler St.
Yury’s Kitchen LLC

SOUTHWICK

Andrew LeBlanc
24 Shore Road
Andrew LeBlanc

Angelo’s Barbershop
513 College Highway
Kyle Stearns

Christ Lutheran Church
568 College Highway
Christ Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran Church – Daily Grind
568 College Highway
Christ Lutheran Church

Christ Lutheran Church – Open Arms Childcare Center
568 College Highway
Christ Lutheran Church

Interstate Coach Builders
633 College Highway
Richard Battistoni

Quicklube & Wash Inc.
657 College Highway
Kenneth Schnarmann

TRNails
320 College Highway
Tiffany Rindels

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Afonso, Avelino G.
11 Watson Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/31/2024

Belisle, Donald
122 Kibbe Road
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/15/2025

Brown, Jeffrey Mark
8 Ridgeview Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/13/2025

Clawson, Anjilah P.
41 Piquette Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/09/2025

Flores, Ruth E.
24 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/06/2025

Green, Dossie L.
50 Church St., Unit 1L
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/08/2025

Henshaw, David B.
79 Long Plain Road
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/13/2025

Jones Home Improvement
Jones, Robert M.
Jones, Kathi J.
20 Red Bridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/07/2025

Kwolek, Jeffrey J.
57 Leadmine Road
P.O. Box 36
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/10/2025

McClain, Shawn
41 Gould Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/08/2025

Michalski, Mary
9 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/07/2025

Picardi, Carmine
25 Helen Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/07/2025

Potvin, Jessica A.
266 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/07/2025

Rosansky, Mark
561 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/08/2025

TruVariety Films, LLC
Fantastick Patrick
Connor, Patrick W.
Becerra, Veronica M.
32 Kensington Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/09/2025

Turner, Shawn Michael
87 Moulton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/02/2025

Vega Perez, Chris
154 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/15/2025

White, John R.
White, Dale G.
35 Barbara Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/08/2025

Williams, Allyson Violet
52 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/08/2025

Winters, Ryan W.
49 McArhur St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/07/2025

Zielinski, Allan Michael
71 State St., Apt. 325
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/13/2025

Zelinski, Richard A.
207 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13

Real Estate Transactions

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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

527 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: 527 Main LLC
Seller: Michael Epstein
Date: 01/17/25

30 Smith Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Frederick C. Feiker
Seller: Karen A. Sullivan
Date: 01/07/25

CHARLEMONT

144 Avery Brook Road
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $36,500,000
Buyer: Andrew B. Nitschke
Seller: Thomas Knight
Date: 01/06/25

DEERFIELD

Cross St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jesse D. Hunsicker
Seller: Peter M. & J. Kuzdeba Jret
Date: 01/09/25

55 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jeremy Ober
Seller: David Hayes
Date: 01/16/25

GILL

143 Barney Hale Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Shari L. Sollars
Seller: Nicole A. Gaspar
Date: 01/09/25

GREENFIELD

42 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: First Generation Investors Group
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 01/15/25

1 Coombs Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Davis Property Mgmt. Inc.
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 01/14/25

50 Glenbrook Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Just Roots Inc.
Seller: Timothy J. Ballard
Date: 01/15/25

108 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rohan J. Providnce
Seller: Parody Builders LLC
Date: 01/07/25

140 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Ballard
Seller: Jane M. Rozak
Date: 01/15/25

8 Marshall St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: John I. Sheldon
Seller: Teresa A. Podlesney
Date: 01/10/25

35 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Jen & Bob FT
Date: 01/08/25

17 Silver Place
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Silver Place LLC
Seller: In-Town Self Storage LLC
Date: 01/10/25

HEATH

148 Taylor Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Suzanne Davis
Seller: Stephen Parker
Date: 01/15/25

LEVERETT

132 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Burns
Seller: Zachary Woodis
Date: 01/15/25

MONTAGUE

77 5th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jacob Goldman
Seller: Elizabeth Ramlow
Date: 01/10/25

97 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $306,500
Buyer: Allison Lamb
Seller: Karen M. Shippee
Date: 01/15/25

55 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $276,280
Buyer: Pacled Properties Inc.
Seller: William L. Phillips TR
Date: 01/08/25

369 Old Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Evelyn L. Nemec
Seller: Francis M. Doughty
Date: 01/15/25

NORTHFIELD

68 Cross Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Tyler Zilinski
Seller: John S. & Alice R. Dembek TR
Date: 01/07/25

153 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Erica Kotarski
Seller: Robin B. Paquette
Date: 01/10/25

619 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Carlton M. Brown
Seller: Powers Int.
Date: 01/14/25

6 Pine St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter A. Doran
Seller: Melissa K. Heckman
Date: 01/14/25

ORANGE

34 Carpenter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Samuel Nelson
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 01/15/25

53 Cottage St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Zanga Development LLC
Seller: Lorna L. Robichaud
Date: 01/07/25

65 East Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tegra Properties LLC
Seller: Nathaniel C. Dillenback
Date: 01/16/25

399 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John Jewell
Seller: Luanne L. Goguen
Date: 01/15/25

108 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Leah C. Wilson
Seller: Hammonds Pamela A., (Estate)
Date: 01/13/25

WARWICK

45 Pine St.
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Emily Graton
Seller: Kanin Graton
Date: 01/08/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

61 Carmel Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Clark L. Dore
Seller: Ronald J. Pudlo
Date: 01/16/25

148 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Amy F. Geracitano
Seller: John W. Dunlop
Date: 01/09/25

518 Franklin St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Steven M. Forni
Seller: Sandra J. Forni
Date: 01/13/25

17 Giffin Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Paquin
Seller: Debra B. Brignoli
Date: 01/17/25

5 Granger Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Winfield S. Safford
Seller: Elena M. Wells
Date: 01/17/25

65 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Raymond Parent
Seller: Jillian M. Thibault
Date: 01/15/25

475 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Maggie Wang
Seller: Ronald F. Bulat
Date: 01/07/25

452 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Hayden M. Mendrala
Seller: John E. Lens
Date: 01/10/25

795 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: David R. Champiney
Seller: Kenneth M. Pietras
Date: 01/10/25

65 Pheasant Run Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Joel M. Coelho
Seller: Thomas M. Roberts
Date: 01/16/25

32 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: James Griffin
Seller: Jaclyn A. Wright
Date: 01/06/25

853 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: M. A. Laflamme-Champigny
Seller: Felicia A. Skowyra
Date: 01/10/25

66 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Grabowski
Seller: Christine M. Losito
Date: 01/14/25

59 Strawberry Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Christopher Howe
Seller: Steven R. Reed
Date: 01/08/25

92 Sylvan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Joshua Mitchell
Seller: William Lynch
Date: 01/10/25

BRIMFIELD

1084 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Roger D. Richard
Seller: Margaret A. Coan
Date: 01/15/25

14 Paige Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Unit Kirat Rai Organization
Seller: Kim Ames
Date: 01/15/25

CHESTER

56 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jesus Jimenez-Rodriguez
Seller: James R. Wellspeak
Date: 01/17/25

 

CHICOPEE

137 Bay State Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Josette Silaire
Seller: DMS Properties LLC
Date: 01/10/25

135 Blanan Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Ruth E. Payano-Cabrera
Seller: Cross, Norman E., (Estate)
Date: 01/15/25

Chicopee St., Lot 6
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: AK Remodeling Inc.
Seller: Chicopee Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 01/10/25

107 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Cynthia Montanez
Seller: Judith G. Wolcott
Date: 01/16/25

606 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Nelson Sharpe
Seller: Amber L. Wassmuth
Date: 01/09/25

Empire St., Lot 4
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Timofey Pchelka
Seller: Chicopee Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 01/15/25

Empire St., Lot 5
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Timofey Pchelka
Seller: Chicopee Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 01/15/25

75 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Rafael Perez
Seller: Gerald L. Gamache
Date: 01/07/25

69 Francis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Julie Dasilva
Seller: Kimberly Lareau
Date: 01/08/25

7 Gaspee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Enrique Galarza
Seller: Deborah L. Pouliot
Date: 01/14/25

1 Highland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Murtadha Jaber
Seller: 3 Highland LLC
Date: 01/06/25

27 Janine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: John D. Griffin
Date: 01/07/25

39 Labelle Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Rhonda Butler
Seller: Andrew Santo
Date: 01/17/25

74 Percy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Hingris Alcantara
Seller: Daniel F. Muldoon
Date: 01/09/25

91 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $667,500
Buyer: 91 Providence Street LLC
Seller: Robert A. Arcott
Date: 01/14/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

9 Edwill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jonida Balazi
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/17/25

101 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Lumturi RT
Seller: Michael W. Keating
Date: 01/16/25

600 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: HC Twinkle LLC
Seller: WN Management LLC
Date: 01/10/25

136 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $356,047
Buyer: Monique Downey
Seller: Baltsois, James, (Estate)
Date: 01/06/25

89 Pine Grove Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Ryan Hess
Seller: Timothy F. Sirard
Date: 01/15/25

421 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: Jeffrey Panting-Crespo
Seller: Marth-E LLC
Date: 01/13/25

9 Revere St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: James Kwaskin
Seller: Jamie Downing
Date: 01/09/25

855 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Jake Belanger
Seller: Jeffrey D. Paquin
Date: 01/17/25

118 Thompkins Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jonathan Twyman
Seller: Matthew L. Weiss
Date: 01/14/25

HAMPDEN

199 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Vijay Renga
Seller: King Jr., Leon K., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/25

69 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Bridget K. Delaney
Seller: Frances Ferrera
Date: 01/08/25

HOLLAND

33 Lakeshore Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Joseph Angelico
Seller: David L. Whitman
Date: 01/13/25

HOLYOKE

40 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Charlette M. Fontaine
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/10/25

75 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Alicia A. Higgins
Seller: Long, Michael E., (Estate)
Date: 01/09/25

53-57 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,200,000
Buyer: Witman Residential LLC
Seller: Sadkowski Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/10/25

1 Fairfield Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Marli O. Nonaka
Seller: Appleton Grove LLC
Date: 01/08/25

86 Kane Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Danielle Cousineau
Seller: Liquori, Norman James, (Estate)
Date: 01/07/25

104 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: A-O-K RT
Seller: Land Trust No 104
Date: 01/17/25

194-196 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,200,000
Buyer: Witman Residential LLC
Seller: Sadkowski Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/10/25

24 Old Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Kennedy
Date: 01/07/25

10 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Brandon A. Grise
Seller: Stephen E. Westcott
Date: 01/09/25

14-16 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael D. Jimenez
Seller: Nikysha D. Harding
Date: 01/10/25

LONGMEADOW

18 Barbara Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Samantha H. Carleton
Seller: Maria O. Perales
Date: 01/07/25

64 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $434,900
Buyer: Hillcrest Property Group LLC
Seller: Bernard N. Stone
Date: 01/10/25

74 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Dustin H. Patten
Seller: Buzzards Bay LLC
Date: 01/10/25

199 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $668,000
Buyer: William Rivell
Seller: Karen M. Angelides
Date: 01/10/25

144 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $805,000
Buyer: Caroline St.Clair
Seller: Beachwood Builders LLC
Date: 01/14/25

36 Warren Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Simone Enright
Seller: Enrique Salz
Date: 01/17/25

147 Wild Grove Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Natalie S. Komaiszko
Seller: Peter P. Savich RET
Date: 01/09/25

447 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Ingolfur Bergsteinsson
Seller: Kenneth Tamsin
Date: 01/08/25

LUDLOW

Balsam Hill Road, Lot 66
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,900
Buyer: Aura G. Kennedy
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 01/10/25

762 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Louis Bonavita
Seller: Daniel E. Rae
Date: 01/15/25

840 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: William Elsden
Seller: Justin Enriquez
Date: 01/06/25

Equinox Pass, Lot 90
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,900
Buyer: Ana Mejia
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 01/17/25

16 Georgetown Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Allison E. Brissette
Seller: Alec Ostrowski
Date: 01/08/25

45 Glenwood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jason Balut
Seller: Joseph D. Lapointe
Date: 01/14/25

68 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Nuray Karaca
Seller: Darrell P. Albee
Date: 01/08/25

82 McLean Pkwy.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Loftus
Seller: John A. Bettencourt
Date: 01/09/25

15 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Belden
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/06/25

87 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Amjad Real Estate LLC
Seller: Laurie A. Escalante
Date: 01/08/25

33 Turning Leaf Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Dong P. Shin
Seller: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Date: 01/14/25

23 Walnut St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: William Raleigh
Seller: Ilda A. Santos
Date: 01/16/25

24 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $467,250
Buyer: Simone Scarlett
Seller: Judith A. Nicoll LT
Date: 01/08/25

95-97 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $3,300,000
Buyer: Cosmic Developers LLC
Seller: HP Rum LLC
Date: 01/13/25

16 Woodland Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $759,000
Buyer: Chloe Reid
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 01/17/25

MONSON

2 Maplelawn Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Charles Carroll
Seller: Peter D. Rock
Date: 01/17/25

240 State Ave.
Monson, MA 01069
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Justin Pluff
Seller: Richard W. Brooks
Date: 01/07/25

MONTGOMERY

60 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brian Dagostino
Seller: 60 New State Road Land TR
Date: 01/14/25

PALMER

1029 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Lise K. Benware-Hesse
Seller: Diane W. Miller
Date: 01/10/25

2022 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Wendy Ballard
Seller: John Morrison
Date: 01/06/25

2-B Forest Hills Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Ileana Garcia
Seller: JM Properties LLC
Date: 01/10/25

4054 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Andrew Liverseidge
Seller: Make Investments Great Again LLC
Date: 01/07/25

3205 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $501,678
Buyer: Bailee C. Fontaine
Seller: B. & B. Realty Partners LLC
Date: 01/17/25

4161 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Resolute RT
Seller: Henry G. Marx
Date: 01/08/25

SPRINGFIELD

70 Amore Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Yovanny J. Colon
Seller: Joshua Cruz-Birriel
Date: 01/07/25

17 Arvilla St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Garry Porter
Seller: Andrew S. Teasley
Date: 01/06/25

137 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Andrew Teasley
Seller: Kimberly J. Weir
Date: 01/07/25

300 Birnie Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $27,300,000
Buyer: Springfield 300 MP RK6 LLC
Seller: Neos Realty LLC
Date: 01/09/25

37 Bretton Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Curtis Johnson
Seller: Cramer, Maria L., (Estate)
Date: 01/06/25

15 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sandra Seymour
Seller: Ileana Garcia
Date: 01/09/25

81 Carnavon Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: John M. Breton
Seller: Kimberly L. Williams
Date: 01/10/25

152 Carroll St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Alexander Mendez
Seller: Bonnie A. Whitehouse
Date: 01/07/25

62-64 Catharine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Stephen McGibbon
Seller: Jermel Jacobs
Date: 01/13/25

53 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Donavan E. Dulude
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 01/14/25

61 Clearbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Vitaliy K. Oliyevskiy
Seller: Alexander H. Racicot
Date: 01/17/25

35 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Ofelia Perez
Seller: John Tran LLC
Date: 01/06/25

230-232 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Yuderka Santana
Seller: Olmsted RT
Date: 01/13/25

569 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Norma Maldonado
Seller: Lyle Douglass
Date: 01/09/25

17-19 Crown St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jean M. Obedi
Seller: Detric Watkins
Date: 01/14/25

117 Croyden Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Joseph A. Mickens
Date: 01/08/25

36-38 Dearborn St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Michael J. Morency
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 01/10/25

26 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Santaniello
Seller: Maria T. Matos
Date: 01/10/25

126 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Martinez
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 01/08/25

25 East Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Vanessa P. De Payamps
Seller: Carmen Jones-Greenberg
Date: 01/15/25

23 East Hooker St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Shantal V. Reynoso
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 01/10/25

89 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Lindsey Roberts
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 01/16/25

44-46 Edgewood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Genevieve Construction Development Group
Seller: Barbara J. Collins
Date: 01/07/25

153 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Abigail Morales
Seller: Amanda L. Upchurch
Date: 01/16/25

42 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gloria Y. Sanchez
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 01/10/25

176 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Elaida De La Rosa
Seller: Edwin Rivera
Date: 01/17/25

45 Gail St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Alan Robinshaw
Seller: Owen P. Kelleher
Date: 01/08/25

28 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: William Rivera
Seller: Linda M. Landry
Date: 01/09/25

17 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Siahra Feliciano
Seller: Jordan A. McEwan
Date: 01/10/25

40 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 01/15/25

92-94 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Toyin Adeniyi
Seller: Paul H. Francisco
Date: 01/15/25

32-34 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Parent Villages Inc.
Seller: New England Farm Workers Council
Date: 01/07/25

39 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Dieu Lam
Seller: Autumn Briggs
Date: 01/16/25

70 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Anthony Diaz
Seller: Ryan A. Hess
Date: 01/15/25

75-77 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Maritza Chatman
Seller: John D. Caldwell
Date: 01/09/25

49 Hillmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Yaribel N. Navarro
Seller: Illumination Home LLC
Date: 01/16/25

182 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Aldo Properties LLC
Seller: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Date: 01/08/25

251 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Stephanie Joanides
Seller: Allied Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 01/14/25

73-75 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $211,600
Buyer: Seattle Bank
Seller: Geneva Ross
Date: 01/06/25

154 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mpr Properties LLC
Seller: Bobby J. Coleman
Date: 01/09/25

171 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Luis D. Lopez Santos
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 01/15/25

64-66 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sara Andrade
Seller: James Moro
Date: 01/17/25

144 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Grace L. Acosta
Seller: Susan Lam
Date: 01/10/25

38-40 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Dayairis Mejia
Seller: Tavernier Investments LLC
Date: 01/17/25

77 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $442,500
Buyer: Emmanuel J. Tejada
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 01/17/25

55-59 Margaret St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $443,877
Buyer: Gabriel Lopez
Seller: 55 Margaret Street LLC
Date: 01/08/25

32 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Geecaa Investments LLC
Seller: Robert A. Desautels
Date: 01/13/25

20-22 Marshall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Sarvelio R. Mejia
Seller: Leonel Perez
Date: 01/09/25

68-70 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $397,000
Buyer: Ronny Leonardo
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 01/17/25

128 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: 128 Mill LLC
Seller: 128 Mill St. RT
Date: 01/13/25

117 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: MPR Properties LLC
Seller: Davis, Joanne M., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/25

519 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Juan C. Acevedo
Seller: Moretti, David Scott, (Estate)
Date: 01/16/25

7-9 Noel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Carleen M. Huynh
Seller: Danalax LLC
Date: 01/09/25

105 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Stanley Home Investments LLC
Seller: Michael H. Joseph
Date: 01/13/25

1333 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Geecaa Investments LLC
Seller: Hector Concepcion
Date: 01/06/25

1362 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Better Builders Construction LLC
Seller: Michael A. Nixon
Date: 01/09/25

1730 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Peter Kochanowski
Seller: Allison M. Hanna
Date: 01/15/25

392 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $385,500
Buyer: Charlene Coelho
Seller: Clark, Sandra B., (Estate)
Date: 01/15/25

86 Paulk Ter.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Melissa A. DeMendez
Seller: Blue Oak Development LLC
Date: 01/09/25

197 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nitza D. Ortiz-Borges
Seller: Richton & Wynne LLC
Date: 01/14/25

760 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Victoria L. Langlois
Seller: Katherine J. Costello
Date: 01/17/25

40 Preston St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Abhee Singh
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 01/10/25

35 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Harold Albee
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 01/08/25

88 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Emmanuel L. Russell
Seller: Jeffrey Leblanc
Date: 01/15/25

117 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James J. Dowd
Seller: Michael J. Jaczyk
Date: 01/10/25

29 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Mohammad Mourad
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/09/25

51-53 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Gandy Vasquez-Mora
Seller: Emmanuel D. Tejada
Date: 01/17/25

50 Stevens St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,750,000
Buyer: Cosmic Developers LLC
Seller: Sms Real Estate Investments LLC
Date: 01/13/25

60 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jose E. Paulino
Seller: Michelle Vernon
Date: 01/16/25

19 Taft St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Minh T. Nguyen
Seller: Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Date: 01/17/25

17-19 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Eufemio G. Ortega
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 01/07/25

151 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Gustavo Lopez
Seller: Elizabeth R. Blood
Date: 01/17/25

282 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Linc Suppliers Corp.
Seller: Word Of Life Ministries
Date: 01/13/25

342 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: House Hack Helpers LLC
Seller: Miguel A. Suarez
Date: 01/15/25

56 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Vazquez
Seller: Norma I. Maldonado
Date: 01/09/25

SOUTHWICK

383 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Christopher Johnson
Seller: Edward Graczewski
Date: 01/17/25

434 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $153,300
Buyer: Alkame Projects LLC
Seller: Noga, Benjamin, (Estate)
Date: 01/16/25

1 May St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Justin L. Enriquez
Seller: William Cavanaugh
Date: 01/08/25

1232 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nextgen Real Estate LLC
Seller: Brian Duggan
Date: 01/07/25

1244 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nextgen Real Estate LLC
Seller: Brian P. Duggan
Date: 01/07/25

4 Woodside Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Kenneth J. Roberts
Seller: Shelbey A. Thayer
Date: 01/14/25

TOLLAND

101 Owls Nest Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Dianne Pothier
Seller: Juhasz, Joseph J., (Estate)
Date: 01/16/25

WESTFIELD

3 Allen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Phong H. Nguyen
Seller: Miles Stern
Date: 01/16/25

15 Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Extremely Clean 2 LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 01/15/25

9 Brenda Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Liam Holohan
Seller: Samantha W. Bouthillette
Date: 01/10/25

33 Briarcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: William Riley
Seller: Timothy B. Wengert
Date: 01/17/25

18 Day Lily Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Steven Garib
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 11/18/24

24 Elise St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Mps Monarch Real Estate LLC
Seller: Chk Realty Partnership
Date: 01/13/25

360 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Ievgenii Gusiev
Seller: Bach, Glenn S., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/25

12 Franklin Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Donna J. Hoynoski
Date: 01/16/25

12 Hayre St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Christine A. Oconnell
Seller: Baines, Gerald E., (Estate)
Date: 01/13/25

30 Lozier Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Artsem Ivanou
Seller: Robert J. Marco
Date: 01/15/25

72 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: 89 South Maple Street LLC
Seller: Global Mill Street LLC
Date: 01/10/25

511 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Wonderlyn D. Murphy
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 01/06/25

Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Kurtz
Seller: Inpart LLP
Date: 01/09/25

215 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Maryellen Newsom
Seller: Nancy S. Barton
Date: 01/06/25

117 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Nick Zaporozchenko
Seller: Xi L. Chen
Date: 01/15/25

WILBRAHAM

23 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,001,000
Buyer: Araya Property LLC
Seller: Joanne Hetherington
Date: 01/13/25

8 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Peter Rochford
Seller: Michele Messina
Date: 01/17/25

16 Hemingway Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Muharrem Gunaydin
Seller: Nazneen Sultana
Date: 01/15/25

1335 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $612,000
Buyer: Joanne Hetherington
Seller: Mark Chapin
Date: 01/15/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

40 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Mahmoud Hamad
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 01/16/25

42 Fabyan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Tomly Yau
Seller: Timothy J. Gonzalez
Date: 01/17/25

18 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Asia M. Higginson
Seller: Edwin R. Colon
Date: 01/17/25

274 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Samantha Whelihan
Seller: O’Brien FT
Date: 01/15/25

1022 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $440,755
Buyer: 1022 Main St. West Springfield
Seller: Ale Ventures LLC
Date: 01/07/25

585 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Asma Usman
Seller: Marianna Cosentini
Date: 01/06/25

19 Talcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $233,800
Buyer: Shi H. Wu
Seller: Ronald J. Howley
Date: 01/17/25

105 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Battista & Sons Property Mgmt.
Seller: Gail S. Fitch
Date: 01/06/25

36-38 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Nathaniel James
Seller: Raphael Deh-Atheba
Date: 01/13/25

76 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Richard R. Lapierre
Date: 01/08/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

Concord Way, Lot 57
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Joel M. Greenbaum
Date: 01/10/25

13 Edge Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Laura A. Wylie
Seller: Mary E. Egan
Date: 01/10/25

32 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: North Harlow LLC
Seller: Kendirck Place Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/25

40 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: North Harlow LLC
Seller: Pelham Road Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/25

203 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Wild Onion Rentals LLC
Seller: Good Ol Daves LLC
Date: 01/06/25

23 Kettle Pond Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Katherine L. Hayes
Seller: Kathleen M. Chalanda
Date: 01/10/25

38 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Willary Properties LLC
Seller: Beyer, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 01/14/25

820 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Scott Kaplan
Seller: Mary E. McInnis
Date: 01/17/25

140 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Aini LLC
Seller: Railroad St. Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/25

10 Tyler Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $902,500
Buyer: V&H Property 10 Tyler Place LLC
Seller: Rocky Hill Road Partners LLC
Date: 01/07/25

BELCHERTOWN

25 Helen Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: John Rafferty
Seller: Arina C. Picardi
Date: 01/14/25

11 Jensen St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Pacheco Property Holdings LLC
Seller: Lois A. Hatt
Date: 01/17/25

445 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,225
Buyer: Mass. Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Soundview Home Loan TR 2007
Date: 01/15/25

40 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $541,081
Buyer: Theodore J. Lablanc
Seller: M&G Land Development LLC
Date: 01/13/25

314 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Christopher Mullins
Seller: Gregory Fedora
Date: 12/19/24

257 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Jeremy Beal
Seller: David Lesiege
Date: 01/17/25

28 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Carla L. Hoffman
Seller: Glen F. Bogdanovich TR
Date: 01/06/25

225 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Eric D. Lebeau
Seller: John Wildman
Date: 01/10/25

52 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Sean T. McDonough
Seller: Bachand, Lorraine V., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/25

EASTHAMPTON

106 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $452,441
Buyer: Carlton & Clarissa FT
Seller: Thomas Kirchner
Date: 01/16/25

13-15 Dartmouth St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Alan K. Holota
Seller: Charles Miller
Date: 01/06/25

12 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ian Hogan
Seller: Christopher T. Huxley
Date: 01/16/25

23 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Regina Grant
Seller: Essa FT
Date: 01/14/25

8 Keddy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Maura MacLean
Seller: Robert A. Porter
Date: 01/07/25

12 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: David Deland
Seller: James E. Paul
Date: 01/10/25

66 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Huxley
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 01/16/25

GRANBY

329 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01013
Amount: $901,500
Buyer: John M. Mullen
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 01/16/25

HADLEY

1 Adare Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $891,000
Buyer: James R. & J. M. K-Jackson TR
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 01/10/25

4 Joelle Ter.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Michael Banach
Seller: Bromwich, Sandra A., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/25

NORTHAMPTON

604 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: MC Pickett LLC
Seller: Angela M. Fydenkevez
Date: 01/13/25

23 Cahillane Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Cole Cateneo
Seller: Steven Luzi
Date: 01/14/25

36 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Timothy O’Reilly
Seller: Conz St. TR
Date: 01/14/25

125 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $627,500
Buyer: Emily N. Gresh
Seller: Katie Temes
Date: 01/06/25

20 Norwood Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $438,500
Buyer: Craig Nelson
Seller: MacDonald, Roberta M., (Estate)
Date: 01/15/25

SOUTH HADLEY

Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Barstows Longview Farm Inc.
Seller: Diane J. Lauzier
Date: 01/08/25

73 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Barstows Longview Farm Inc.
Seller: Diane J. Lauzier
Date: 01/08/25

37 Haig Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Matthew Remillard
Seller: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Date: 01/10/25

7 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Atif Z. Mian
Seller: Kathryn Blanchard
Date: 01/15/25

36 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Sophie Theroux
Seller: Miranda J. Sexton
Date: 01/13/25

221 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Sean Lucey
Seller: Eric D. Simard
Date: 01/10/25

1 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gerardina Caizan
Seller: Q Offers-A LLC
Date: 01/10/25

8 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Wicero LLC
Seller: Tamara W. Granger RET
Date: 01/10/25

33 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Jean D. Karera
Seller: Anthony J. Scibelli RET
Date: 01/16/25

6 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $724,000
Buyer: Eric D. Nelson
Seller: Magali Medina
Date: 01/15/25

30 Wilson St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Pedro J. Santiago
Seller: Pawel K. Misniakiewicz
Date: 01/10/25

SOUTHAMPTON

34 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Prime Flips LLC
Seller: Elsa B. Kraemar
Date: 01/09/25

48 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $789,000
Buyer: Keith D. Saltmarsh
Seller: Matthew P. Biskup
Date: 01/10/25

75 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $679,000
Buyer: Alex G. Bouthillette
Seller: Ryan L. Geeleher
Date: 01/10/25

WARE

12 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Jack T. Wilkins
Seller: Dh&n LLC
Date: 01/06/25

36 Dunham Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Sanuska Ppudel-Mullarkey
Seller: Jason Malek
Date: 01/16/25

80 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Trinity Episcopal Church
Seller: Ware Masonic Building Assn. Inc.
Date: 01/17/25

44 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Nasser H. Chehimi
Seller: Hud
Date: 01/16/25

22 Walnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Roland F. Toussaint
Seller: Charming Enterprises LLC
Date: 01/17/25

WILLIAMSBURG

16 Hemenway Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jillian Gadreault
Seller: Nancy I. Ferguson
Date: 01/17/25

20 Kingsley Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Lynn Whitney
Seller: James R. Ayres
Date: 01/08/25

WORTHINGTON

786 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Christine D. Jones
Seller: Granger, Kenneth M., (Estate)
Date: 01/06/25

8 Ring Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Sarah I. Blaser
Seller: Rachel H. Flichtbeil
Date: 01/17/25

79 River Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Carmen E. Kaechler
Seller: Bethany F. Corbett
Date: 01/17/25

Celebrating the Difference Makers

By
Opinion

Editorial

The name came naturally.

Indeed, as the leadership team at BusinessWest was finalizing plans to create a new recognition program back in 2009, all that remained was a name. And as they talked about the individuals, nonprofits, and institutions that could, and would, be honored in the years to come, Difference Makers was the logical fit.

It says it all, and it describes, efficiently and succinctly, the dozens of honorees recognized since we launched this endeavor 16 years ago. It’s the same with the eight honorees for 2025, all of whom are making a difference in their own way, as is made clear in the stories in the special center section of this issue. They are:

• Jennie Adamczyk, executive director of Providence Ministries for the Needy (PMN). She oversees programs that include a soup kitchen, a pantry, sober homes for men, and a warming shelter. But it’s not what she does that makes her a Difference Maker, but show she does it, with determination and imagination that mirrors that of PMN founder Sr. Margaret McCleary: if she sees a need, she works aggressively to meet it.

• Sheryl Blancato, CEO of Second Chance Animal Services. She’s a true believer that all animals deserve a second chance, and from humble beginnings 26 years ago, she and her team have created a wide-ranging nonprofit, including four veterinary hospitals, that helps more than 56,000 animals each year. Her goal has always been to help not just pets, but their families, in an effort to keep them together.

• Andrea Bordenca, CEO of DESCO Service. Yes, she’s the leader of a successful healthcare emergency field-service response organization, but she’s a Difference Maker because of her many initiatives to bring people together, create dialogue, build community, and help young people, women, and other constituencies become the best versions of themselves.

• Mychal Connolly, owner of Stand Out Truck. He’s a serial entrepreneur and the successful owner of a unique marketing business, but he’s a Difference Maker because of the way he’s become a mentor, role model, and true inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly young people, and for the way he’s helped many of them overcome challenges and get off the ground or to the next level.

• John Delaney, director of Ride to Remember. When a fellow Springfield police officer, Kevin Ambrose, died in the line of duty, Delaney helped create what has become one of the region’s premier bicycling events — not a competitive ride, but a communal one that has raised awareness of fallen heroes and money for a host of important charitable causes across the region.

• John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. When he took this job, he expected to stay a few years and then return to the sporting-goods world from which he came. Instead, he’s stayed more than 20 years, leading the Hall through myriad challenges while also becoming greatly involved in the Western Mass. community, especially with programs involving young people and sports.

• The Michael J. Dias Foundation. From the crushing loss of her son to drug addiction, Grace Dias created a supportive community of fellow grieving parents — and then created something more: an organization that operates three (soon to be four) sober homes where individuals in recovery can develop resilience, responsibility, accountability, and a chance to move on to a successful life of independence.

• Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. A star athlete in high school and college, and a participant in marathons and Ironman competitions today, he makes frequent use of sports phrases and metaphors, especially those involving the importance of teamwork. He practices what he preaches and leads by example, and has built a strong team that is committed to getting involved and giving back.

Opinion

By Contributor
Opinion

Effective Communication Is Key

By Sam Borsari

Emerging human-resources (HR) professionals are faced with a rapidly changing business environment, which has greatly emphasized the value of effective communication. Hybrid and remote workforces have become a reality for many, which means there are greater communication barriers than there were several years ago. Additionally, the shifting workforce brings generational differences that must be addressed.

Emerging HR professionals need to ask themselves, ‘how am I communicating with intention to maintain expectations, engagement, and culture for those working in various capacities?’ To make matters more challenging, these professionals are also learning how to navigate a seemingly complex political environment, which has triggered swift employment-law changes. Clearly communicating these updates while working to reduce internal conflict is essential to mitigate risk and ensure understanding.

Coinciding with effective communication, emerging HR professionals should focus their attention on developing their emotional intelligence (EQ) — the ability to recognize, understand, and manage both their own emotions and their relationships with others. EQ is comprised of self-awareness, self-management, motivation, empathy, and social skills.

While this may seem apparent to some, emotional intelligence is essential for emerging HR professionals, as it helps foster trust among their employees and strengthens internal relationships. By having a high level of emotional intelligence, emerging professionals will be able to lead by example and encourage a culture of collaboration and open communication. It will also allow them to better manage difficult conversations with more confidence.

Emerging HR professionals are in a unique and exciting position. They bring fresh eyes and a new perspective to pre-established processes. However, implementing change within an organization as an emerging professional comes with challenges, especially when it comes to gaining the respect and influence of senior leaders. This hurdle can create a mental roadblock, limiting the individual’s ability to drive change and showcase their potential leadership capabilities.

This is why honing influence and relationship-building skills is essential for emerging HR professionals. While this doesn’t happen overnight, developing business acumen and learning to align HR initiatives with broader business goals is a way to start. These skills will allow emerging professionals to have a voice at the table and a chance at greater success within their HR role.

If emerging HR professionals aren’t initiating change themselves, they are at the forefront of managing it, whether due to evolving employment laws, shifting business landscapes, or changing workplace expectations and/or culture. This is now more apparent than ever. Emerging HR professionals must be able to guide their team through transitionary periods and help them navigate uncertainty. These moments present a valuable opportunity to demonstrate leadership ability and resiliency even in high-pressure situations.

This makes adaptability and change management incredibly important skills to develop. To build on this, emerging professionals should focus on staying up to date with compliance changes, embrace the idea of continuous learning, and develop strategic procedures to support their organization through periods of transition.

 

Sam Borsari is a member experience specialist with the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. This article first appeared on the EANE blog; eane.org

Journalist Hoda Kotb to Keynote Bay Path University’s Women’s Leadership Conference

By
Daily News

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that award-winning journalist, author, and television personality Hoda Kotb will be the keynote speaker at the 28th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place in Springfield on Thursday, April 3.

“Our conference theme this year is ‘Amplify.’ It speaks to stepping into your power and elevating your voice with confidence and clarity,” said Karen Woods, conference chair. “Hoda Kotb personifies all of that — as a trusted journalist covering international conflicts, Hurricane Katrina, and the Olympics; as a warm, wise friend in her Today show role; and as a mother sharing the challenges and sacrifices of working parents. We can’t wait to meet her in person.”

Most well-known as the former co-anchor of NBC News’ Today and co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna, Kotb joined Today as a co-host of the fourth hour in 2008, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, and recently retired from the show after 17 years, during which time she received several Emmy Awards for her work.

A New York Times bestselling author, Kotb has written eight books and continues to host the popular podcast “Making Space with Hoda Kotb,” while raising her two daughters in the suburbs of New York City.

The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amelia Rose Earhart, a pilot, author, and reporter who, inspired by her namesake, circumnavigated the globe in a single-engine aircraft. Earhart has 15 years of experience as a helicopter and breaking-news reporter in Denver and Los Angeles, has sent numerous teenage girls to flight school during her 10-year tenure as president of the Fly with Amelia Foundation, and hosts a tech podcast focused on the future of AI in business.

This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and coaches, including Shira Abel, a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, who taps into her experience working with companies such as Siemens, Samsung, AXA, and Allianz to speak about navigating the complexities of modern business and the impact biases and expectations have on success.

In addition, the WLC will welcome Jackie Glenn, former chief diversity officer at Fortune 500 EMC Corp. and founder and CEO of Glenn Solutions, where she partners with executives to reimagine organizational practices and implement strategies such as cultural assessments, executive coaching, and advisory services to foster thriving, innovative workplaces. An instructor at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education, Glenn continues her mission to equip leaders with the tools to succeed through her work in the school’s Women Leaders: Advancing Together program.

For further information on the conference, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

Amherst BID Welcomes Robert Allingham as Marketing & Communications Manager

By
Daily News

AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) recently introduced Robert Allingham as the new Marketing & Communications manager. With a strong background in community engagement and business development, he brings a passion for fostering connections and creating marketing strategies aimed at elevating Amherst’s downtown.

Allingham has spent the past few years working closely with Amherst-area businesses, supporting their growth through strategic marketing, social media, and outreach efforts. His expertise spans hospitality, education, and nonprofit sectors, all with a focus on strengthening local businesses. With an MBA from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., he has learned to blend creative marketing with strong business strategy to drive meaningful impact.

“What I enjoy most about my work is the relationships I build,” he said. “Seeing the success of a small business I’ve worked with, watching a campaign bring people together, or helping an event create lasting memories — these moments fuel my passion for what I do.”

At the BID, Allingham will focus on enhancing outreach, strengthening partnerships, and promoting Amherst as a premier destination to live, work, visit, and explore. From special events to digital storytelling, he is eager to collaborate with local businesses, cultural partners, and community members to create impactful initiatives.

Wanda Mooney Earns Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation

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Daily News

Wanda Mooney

SHELBURNE FALLS — Wanda Mooney, a real-estate professional with Coldwell Banker Community REALTORS with 30 years of real-estate experience, has completed the Luxury Home Marketing training offered by the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. This independent authority provides training and designation for real-estate agents specializing in the upper-end residential market.

By completing this training, Mooney has also earned membership in the Institute, granting her access to exclusive resources and benefits that enhance her ability to market upscale residential listings. This membership allows her to connect with qualified buyers seeking properties.

In addition to this achievement, Mooney is a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Home Specialist, adding another level of premier marketing to showcase her clients’ properties at the highest level.

Berkshire Bank Helps Square One Develop Next Generation of Leaders

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Leaders from Berkshire Bank, including its regional president and the head of its foundation, joined Square One staff and preschool children to announce the renewal of the foundation’s Adopt-a-Classroom sponsorship.

This $5,000 gift supports Square One’s commitment to early education and care by helping to offset the costs of classroom supplies, technology, and professional development, enhancing every child’s early-learning experience.

“We are so pleased to support the important work of Square One because we know that investing in the education and development of our children today will help create a better tomorrow in the Pioneer Valley and beyond,” said Jim Hickson, Berkshire Bank’s Pioneer Valley regional president.

Lori Kiely, managing director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation, noted that “the foundation prioritizes programs that foster upward economic mobility for those who are underserved in our communities, and the programs of Square One go a long way toward achieving this goal and enhancing economic equity in greater Springfield.”

Square One Vice President of Development & Communication Kristine Allard added that “developing the next generation of leaders takes many hands. We are so grateful to Berkshire Bank and all of the wonderful supporters who share in our mission and vision, by providing our children with all the tools and resources they need to be successful.”

Holyoke Mall Releases Community Impact Report, Celebrates Record Year for Visits

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Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall released its 2024 Community Impact Report, highlighting the results of the center’s collaboration with Western Mass. nonprofit community organizations over the past year.

In 2024, the Holyoke Mall hosted almost 200 nonprofit events and partnered with more than 30 local organizations that utilized the center for meeting space, fundraising, and awareness campaigns. In addition to the record number of events, the mall also welcomed an increase in visits for 2024, at 7.9 million. Guests traveled from all over New England, the Northeast, and even from Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, and Arizona.

“We are honored to partner with nonprofit organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley to help them make a difference,” said Kristen Hinckley, Marketing director at Holyoke Mall. “Thank you to our partners in the community for continuing to allow us to help support their mission. We’re proud to have such a thriving hub in Western Massachusetts.”

The mall welcomes not-for-profit organizations looking to benefit from the center, whether for a tabling opportunity, for fundraising and awareness campaigns, or to host a large event in the common area. Event space and tabling are free for nonprofit use. Groups are asked to fill out and submit the required paperwork at www.holyokemall.com/community.

Chamber of Greater Easthampton to Hold Coffee & Connections on Feb. 28

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EASTHAMPTON — The Chamber of Greater Easthampton will hold its first Coffee & Connections of the new year on Friday, Feb. 28 from 8 to 9 a.m. at its WorkHub on Union co-working space at 33 Union St., Easthampton.

“Coffee & Connections is a way to jump-start your morning and build relationships, strengthen professional networks, and grow stronger connections,” said Moe Belliveau, the chamber’s executive director. “We know not everyone can make an afternoon or evening networking event, so this is an opportunity to kick off your day with purpose and connection.”

Registration is complimentary and open to all business, organizational, and community leaders; however, registration is required due to limited registrations available. For more information or to register, visit the chamber’s events calendar at www.easthamptonchamber.org or email [email protected].

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity to Host Open House on Feb. 19

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Wednesday, Feb. 19, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) will host an interactive open house beginning at 5:30 p.m. at East Forest Park Library, 136 Surrey Road, Springfield, for anyone curious about the organization’s mission and eager to get involved. The event will include a Q&A session, and free refreshments will be served. Click here to reserve a spot.

“Discover how you can make a difference,” said Olga Callirgos, GSHFH Homeowner and Programs coordinator. “Whether you want to swing a hammer, donate, or simply spread the word, there’s a place for everyone in our Habitat family.”

GSHFH is a housing ministry dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering low-income families to change their lives and the lives of future generations through homeownership and home-repair opportunities. This is accomplished by working in partnership with diverse people, from all walks of life, to build and repair simple, decent, affordable housing. GSHFH has helped roughly 100 local families realize their dream of homeownership over the last 38 years.

Springfield Partners for Community Action Welcomes Ramona Matos

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action, an anti-poverty agency, announced the hiring of Ramona Matos as SNAP Outreach and Enrollment coordinator. She will provide outreach services to recruit, enroll, and assist clients in recertifying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, she will build relationships with external agencies and establish connections within the community to promote Springfield Partners’ services.

“Springfield Partners is incredibly proud to be expanding our SNAP outreach to help even more residents in need in Greater Springfield,” said JC Schnabl, deputy executive director at Springfield Partners. “Ramona’s extensive community connections will enable her to significantly impact those who could benefit from SNAP. She exemplifies the kind of person who is compassionate, eager, and willing to go the extra mile for her neighbors.”

Prior to joining Springfield Partners, Matos was a senior clerk for Springfield Public Schools, providing daily data entry and customer service, while assisting with any school-related issues. Prior to that, she was an outreach worker for the city’s Department of Elder Affairs, offering support and outreach services such as wellness calls and assistance with benefits. She received her associate degree in science from Holyoke Community College.

LaPier, Dillon & Associates Welcomes Christopher Walker, Kara Stevens

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Christopher Walker

WEST SPRINGFIELD — LaPier, Dillon & Associates, P.C. announced the recent hiring of Christopher Walker as tax supervisor. Walker has been working in public accounting since 2013 and brings extensive experience to the firm, especially in partnerships, corporations, trusts, and not-for-profit taxation.

Walker is a certified public accountant licensed in Massachusetts. He received his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting and a minor in economics at Westfield State University, and went on to achieve his master’s degree in business analytics at Bentley University. He is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

LaPier, Dillon & Associates, P.C. also welcomes Kara Stevens as an audit manager. She is the founding director of the master of science in accounting program at Bay Path University, where she is also still working as an educator. Prior to becoming a professor, she had worked in public accounting as an audit manager. She has extensive auditing knowledge serving clients in manufacturing, not-for-profit, and private sectors that require annual audits.

Stevens is a certified public accountant licensed in Massachusetts. She received both her BBA and MBA in accounting at the University of Massachusetts, and received a doctorate with a concentration in finance at Pace University. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of CPAs, and the American Accounting Assoc.

Berkshire Money Management Welcomes Sarah Curtiss, Jacqueline Ferry

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DALTON — Berkshire Money Management (BMM), a financial and retirement-planning firm with offices in Dalton and Great Barrington, announced two new additions to its operations team: Sarah Curtiss and Jacqueline Ferry.

As front office coordinator at BMM’s Great Barrington office, Curtiss strives to create a friendly, welcoming, and helpful atmosphere for visitors and callers alike. She brings to the team 22 years of experience in multi-tasking, customer service, and office administration developed while onboarding Snowsports instructors and managing the Reservations department at Ski Butternut. She earned her bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology at the University of Vermont.

As operations support partner, Ferry supports day-to-day operations and compliance efforts while providing key support to BMM’s chief operating officer. Before joining Berkshire Money Management, she honed her affinity for data analysis and sharp attention to detail during a seven-year tenure in program support and case management at Berkshire Health Systems. She earned master’s degrees in criminal justice and forensic psychology from Arizona State University.

Hometown Financial Group Names Reed Whitman Executive VP, CFO

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Reed Whitman

EASTHAMPTON — Hometown Financial Group, parent company of bankESB; bankHometown; North Shore Bank; Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank; and Hometown Mortgage, hired Reed Whitman as executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Whitman joins Hometown Financial from Brookline Bancorp Inc., where he most recently was treasurer of the $11.5 billion holding company. Whitman brings specific expertise in community banking organizations that operate within the multi-bank holding-company structure, as well as more than two decades of experience that includes leading transformational mergers and acquisitions, balance-sheet restructuring, new business pitches, and process redesign and execution.

Whitman assumed the position earlier this month, ahead of the retirement of Gilbert Ehmke, who served as Hometown Financial Group’s senior executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer for nearly 10 years.

President and CEO Matthew Sosik said Whitman’s understanding of the organization’s business model will be a tremendous asset to Hometown Financial and its continued strategic growth.

“Reed’s extensive experience in financial strategy, scaling operations, and transformative mergers and acquisitions will play a pivotal role in ensuring our company is poised for continued financial success while allowing our banks to focus on sustained growth in their individual markets,” Sosik said. “At the same time, we’re grateful to Gil for his years of dedication to Hometown Financial, driving years of strong financial performance and solidifying our position as one of the largest mutual bank holding companies in the country. We congratulate Gil and wish him well in his retirement.”

Added Whitman, “I look forward to working with everyone at Hometown Financial to have a hand in ensuring the organization remains able to execute its long-term growth strategy. I’m excited to play a significant role in helping Hometown Financial remain a leading player in the region’s financial landscape.”

Trinity Health Of New England Names Dr. Robert Roose President of Community Hospitals

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Dr. Robert Roose

HARTFORD, Conn. — Dr. Robert Roose has been named president of Community Hospitals for Trinity Health Of New England. In this role, he will lead strategic execution and operational direction across the organization’s acute-care hospitals, Mercy Medical Center in Springfield; Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, Conn; and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn., further aligning leadership and integrating clinical care and resources.

Valerie Powell-Stafford will continue to provide executive leadership for Saint Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, Conn.

Prior to this new position, Roose served as president of Mercy Medical Center in Springfield and Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, leading with a focus on people and performance that was instrumental as both hospitals achieved not only the highest patient experience and colleague-engagement scores across the entire regional health ministry, but also numerous ‘A’ safety grades from the Leapfrog Group, as well as growth in key areas, including medical oncology, inpatient discharges, and robotic surgery. He also successfully oversaw several strategic projects, including the development of the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit at Mercy, the opening of the Geriatric Wellness Pavilion at Johnson, and the completion and transition of care into the $50 million S. Prestley & Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center in Enfield, Conn.

Roose has been a member of Trinity Health Of New England since 2013, previously serving as chief medical officer and vice president of Behavioral Health at Mercy Medical Center. As chief medical officer from 2019 to 2022, he played a pivotal role in guiding Mercy through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before joining Trinity Health Of New England, Roose served as director of Quality Improvement and medical director in the Division of Substance Abuse at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y. He is board-certified in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and addiction medicine and was recognized as the 2013 Addiction Medicine Physician of the Year by the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. A respected thought leader, he has also contributed to numerous local, state, and national committees and served as a media expert and public speaker.

Attorney Marylou Fabbo Recognized as Go-To Employment Lawyer

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Marylou Fabbo

SPRINGFIELD — Skoler Abbott attorney Marylou Fabbo has been selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go-To Employment Lawyers for 2025. This program recognizes top lawyers across the Commonwealth who are leaders in employment law and have a history of successful representation.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has a long tradition of recognizing accomplished lawyers in different areas of the law. “I am truly honored that my peers voted to include me as one of the exceptional employment attorneys in Massachusetts,” Fabbo said.

For more than 60 years, Skoler Abbott has solely represented employers and management in employment and labor matters. Fabbo has been with Skoler Abbott for 30 years. In 2000, she was named a partner, and she heads the firm’s litigation team. She has successfully represented the firm’s clients in state and federal courts and agencies in all areas of employment law. She is also the firm’s immigration expert.

Fabbo has also been recognized by Boston Magazine as a Super Lawyer and has been designated as one of the Top Women in Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

When Disaster Strikes, Financial Preparation Saves Time, Money, Heartache

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SPRINGFIELD — Wildfires in California. Hurricanes in Florida. While natural disasters like these are less common here in Western Mass., blizzards, tornadoes, fires, and more still pose threats. The experts at Freedom Credit Union shared some advice to help residents prepare in advance to save time, money, and heartache if disaster strikes.

“Disaster, whether personal or widespread, can strike anytime,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “The more you can prepare now, the better off you’ll be later. Just as you stock up on salt, shovels, and other supplies before a blizzard, you should anticipate your financial needs in an emergency, so you have what you need on hand.”

Compiling important documents and storing them in a safety deposit box at your financial institution — or another safe place that is waterproof and fireproof — is the first step. This includes savings and checking-account numbers; tax statements; insurance policies; debit- and credit-card information; pay stubs; and legal documents, including birth, marriage and adoption certificates, deeds and titles, Social Security cards, military service records, wills, and other estate-planning documents.

Include a list of important contacts and phone numbers, such as your mortgage representative, landlord, healthcare providers, insurance agent, lawyer, and others you might need to reach in an emergency if you didn’t have access to your mobile phone.

“It’s also wise to have cash set aside in case you don’t have access to banks or ATMs,” Welch advised. “Think about what you might need to ensure you can access food and other necessities easily in a time of crisis.”

He added that photos and videos of valuables can also help make insurance claims proceed more quickly after a disaster. “Record a video of your home and its contents, and take pictures of items of special value. Store all the documents, contacts, cash, and images you gather in a single, safe place where you can easily access them if needed. Be sure to add a reminder on your calendar to review all the materials once a year and make any necessary updates.”

Liberty Bank Announces Record-breaking Community Impact in 2024

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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — David Glidden, president and CEO of Middletown-based Liberty Bank and president of the Liberty Bank Foundation, announced that the bank and its charitable foundation achieved another record year, with $4.8 million in corporate sponsorships and grant awards, as well as teammate volunteerism.

• Liberty Bank invested approximately $2.7 million in corporate sponsorships, donations, and other initiatives to more than 400 community organizations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This includes their strong and ongoing community partnerships with the American Cancer Society, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, cultural and arts groups, business and industry organizations, and professional sports teams.

• The Liberty Bank Foundation awarded 141 grants totaling nearly $2.1 million, investing in programs and services that assist thousands of lower- to moderate-income children and families in the areas of education and training, affordable housing, and food security. This was Liberty’s highest dollar amount awarded in a single year.

Among the highlights in 2024 was the foundation’s 21st annual Thanksgiving Food Drive with local Rotary Clubs and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County, which raised $728,712 for Thanksgiving meals and food pantries. The foundation also made its largest-ever single grant when it awarded $1 million to support the Middlesex YMCA’s All Together Better capital campaign.

• Liberty Bank teammates logged 15,928 hours in volunteerism in 2024 with 631 organizations. One hundred percent of Liberty teammates participated in some kind of community volunteer activity in 2024.

• Liberty Bank invested $15.5 million in the development of various affordable-housing projects and solar-energy projects, and provided capacity building to several community-development financial institutions; invested $46.8 million in lending to a variety of affordable-housing developments; took part in 313 community-outreach activities covering various aspects of financial education; and offered 90 Academy of Small Business classes for first-time entrepreneurs.

• Liberty Bank completed its three-year Community Reinvestment Act examination conducted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Liberty was awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding,’ acknowledging that the bank has an outstanding record of helping to meet the credit needs of its assessment area, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

“Our ‘Be Community Kind’ tagline is more than just our marketing brand. It’s the highest standard we set for ourselves when it comes to improving lives in our communities for generations to come,” Glidden said. “This year marks Liberty Bank’s 200th birthday, and what better way to kick off this historic year than announcing our most recent record-breaking results in corporate and charitable giving, volunteerism, and investments in community development.”

Community Action Pioneer Valley Executive Director Clare Higgins to Retire

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Clare Higgins

GREENFIELD — Clare Higgins will retire in the summer of 2025 after nearly 14 years as executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV).

Higgins assumed directorship of CAPV, the region’s federally designated anti-poverty agency, in September 2011 after serving six terms as mayor of Northampton. She came to CAPV with not only her history in municipal government, but experience as a childcare teacher, director of a childcare center, and childcare advocate, collaborating with legislators to meet the needs of children and families. Heading the agency that runs and administers Head Start & Early Learning Programs for the region felt both like a natural next step.

Higgins’s first job with a Community Action agency was as a teacher in a preschool classroom; from there, she became a staff representative for a daycare and human-services union. After that, she was the childcare teacher director for Sojourn Inc., a teen parent childcare program. There, she got her first major taste of budget management and grant and proposal writing.

“Clare is an incredible communicator,” said Charity Day, CAPV board president. “She has the ability to put big, systemic problems into concrete terms and help our elected officials understand what their financially vulnerable constituents face, and what they need. She has a deep understanding of how poverty affects a community and what is required to make change.”

State Sen. Jo Comerford added that “Clare has long been my teacher and continues to set an example to me of life well-lived. News of her retirement is nothing short of seismic. Her service at Community Action, as well as regionally and statewide, has been exemplary. As Clare passes the torch, I extend my heartfelt gratitude, and gratitude on behalf of my entire team, for her leadership and work on behalf of our constituents and the entire Commonwealth.”

During Higgins’s time as executive director, Community Action Pioneer Valley has expanded its offerings to the community. In addition to its information and referral phone line, Head Start services, food pantries, Home Energy Assistance Program, and WIC, CAPV houses RSVP, a volunteer program for seniors; weatherization and other home-modification services; and the Three County Continuum of Care, which works at a systems level to end homelessness, as well as increased services for youth, young adults and young parents, and families. Today, CAPV offers nearly 40 different programs to support individuals and families across Franklin and Hampshire counties. In 2023, the agency served more than 28,000 people in the Pioneer Valley.

During her tenure, Higgins has seen CAPV through a recession and recovery, a global pandemic, and the current housing crisis. Throughout these challenges, she has kept the needs of CAPV’s clients and staff at the center of decision making.

“Clare finds real joy in connecting with people and problem solving, whether they’re a preschool student or a member of Congress,” said Jessye Deane, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and former Community Action staff member. “I think her greatest gift to CAPV has been her ability to communicate the realities of poverty to people who’ve never experienced it, and to help our legislators and community partners to understand both the harshness of the situation and the good they can do when they partner with us to address economic injustice.”

American International College Names Mary Mazza Vice President for Human Resources

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) appointed Mary Mazza vice president for Human Resources. In this role, she will oversee all aspects of HR operations, focusing on strategies that enhance workplace culture and support employee engagement. With more than 25 years of experience in human-resources leadership, she brings a wealth of expertise to AIC.

“As vice president for Human Resources, my priority is to enhance and streamline HR operations while fostering a positive and supportive work environment,” Mazza said. “I look forward to partnering with leadership to ensure that employees feel valued and engaged in the important work they do at AIC.”

Before joining AIC, Mazza served as senior vice president for Human Resources at Farm Credit Financial Partners, where she led HR initiatives and was a member of the executive leadership team. Before that, she spent 17 years as Human Resources director for HealthSouth, now Encompass Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in communications from Westfield State University.

“AIC is committed to cultivating a workplace culture that reflects our core values and supports our employees, a key focus of our strategic plan,” interim President Nicolle Cestero said. “Mary’s dedication to aligning HR strategies with these priorities makes her a valuable addition to our leadership team.”

Bridget Harrington Joins Bulkley Richardson

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed Bridget Harrington to the firm as a litigation associate.

Harrington earned a juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School in 2023, where she was a content editor of the Journal of High Technology Law. She also earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from UMass Dartmouth with a double major in finance and accounting. Prior to joining Bulkley Richardson, she worked as a law clerk at a litigation firm outside Boston.

“Bridget is a valued addition to the firm’s Litigation department,” said Mike Roundy, hiring partner at Bulkley Richardson. “Her fresh perspective and financial background will be a significant asset in our complex commercial litigation practice and to all our clients.”

Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations to Support Local Animal Shelters

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SPRINGFIELD — During February, Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches throughout Western Mass. to help make sure shelter animals are well taken care of as they wait for their forever families. The money collected will go to the Foundation for TJO Animals and the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter.

“We all love our pets, and it’s heartbreaking to know some animals haven’t always gotten the care they deserve,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “These shelters give adoptable pets a second chance. We’re proud to support that mission.”

Every month, Freedom collects donations for a different charity. Money collected through the end of February will support these two shelter organizations and the work they do for the health and welfare of all animals, including stray, lost, and unwanted pets.

The Foundation for TJO Animals covers costs for sick and injured animals that need extra help with medical treatments and rehabilitation at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center. The funding pays for a veterinarian five days a week; two part-time veterinary technicians providing general help in the shelter, as well as medical and dental care for the animals; medical supplies; and transportation.

The mission of the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter is to protect and improve the lives of stray, lost, and unwanted dogs by offering a safe, welcoming facility; providing care and enrichment; and finding a home best suited for each animal. Donations support extra veterinary care and services to get dogs back on their feet and into loving homes.

“When animals need expensive medical treatments, they’re less likely to be adopted,” Welch said. “We hope our support gives the pets at these shelters the opportunity for a bright future.”

Baystate Cuts 98 Corporate Positions

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SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced today that it has cut 98 corporate positions as it continues what it calls a “$225 million transformational journey.” These cuts come on top of 134 leadership jobs cut in November.

“This week, we made the difficult decision to reduce 98 corporate positions across Baystate, resulting in a reduction of less than 1% of our workforce,” the system said in a statement issued this morning. “While some of the impacted positions are currently vacant and will no longer be filled, there are individuals leaving Baystate.

“We recognize these transitions heartfeltly impact our people and their families,” the statement continued. “We are working to find alternate positions for those whose roles were eliminated, and eligible team members who are not transitioned to another position in our organization will receive severance pay and other job support, including access to career-transition services. We continue to aggressively recruit, hire, and retain physicians, advanced-practice providers, and bedside caregivers. Baystate Health remains steadfast in our commitment to improve the health of the people in our communities every day, with quality and compassion, while addressing our path forward to return our 141-year organization to strong growth.”

Since October, Baystate has been “leaning into and optimizing our new organizational structure and streamlined decision-making processes to be more efficient and effective,” the statement noted. “Our Baystate Health 2030 strategic planning process has been energizing and enabling in our dialogue with governance, leadership, physicians, nurses, and team members.

“We initiated our $225 million transformational journey in November with our management span of control work,” Baystate went on. “We have active workstreams right now in workforce, supply chain, pharmacy, and revenue cycle management, amongst others. Our disciplined focus on core operations and strategic growth must become part of our daily routine.

“Baystate Health’s path forward is both clear and certain,” it continued. “Our governance and leadership are aligned and steadfast in our pursuits, and our mission and values always guide our work. This path affords us the opportunity to remain an independent system — locally governed and managed — that will be able to invest $1.2 billion over the next six years in our operations and growth.”

PeoplesBank, Cornerstone Bank Complete Merger of Holding Companies

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HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank and Cornerstone Bank announced they have completed the merger of their holding companies and will now operate under PeoplesBancorp, MHC, as of Jan. 31. The holding company will have more than $6 billion in assets. However, PeoplesBank and Cornerstone Bank will continue to operate independently under their own names and brands, and there will be no changes from a customer perspective.

Both banks are adding new branches. Cornerstone Bank added a new branch in 2024 and expects to add another in the second quarter of 2025. PeoplesBank is opening two new banking centers in January and February.

“The banking industry is shrinking while becoming more competitive, and asset size matters for scalability,” said Tom Senecal, chairman and CEO of PeoplesBank. “This new relationship means that, with our mutual charter, we will realize a new ability to efficiently compete, as well as attract and retain the highest-quality associates, while also continuing to invest in our communities.”

With the completion of the merger, Senecal remains chairman and CEO, Cornerstone Bank CEO Todd Tallman has become president, and Brian Canina has become chief operating officer of PeoplesBancorp, MHC, and will remain president of PeoplesBank.

“This merger was always about the people — not only our employees, but also the community,” Tallman said. “It provides an immense opportunity to invest in people, communities, technology, and, of course, growth.”

Both institutions benefit from the combined financial strength of two strong community banks coming together to create one of the largest mutual, multi-bank holding companies in the Northeast. PeoplesBank, serving Western Mass. and Northern Conn., and Cornerstone Bank, serving Central Mass., will each continue their normal operations with no disruption to customers. Both banks’ account information, branch banking, and digital access remain the same.

MCLA, Habitat for Humanity Again Partner on Free Tax Assistance to Those in Need

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NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and its Department of Business Administration will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity to offer free tax-preparation services to qualified residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program starting Feb. 10.

Through the IRS’s VITA program, MCLA students assist taxpayers by providing free tax-preparation services. To qualify, most individuals and families must earn $67,000 or less. However, there is no income limit for those with disabilities, limited English-speaking skills, and individuals over age 60 with retirement or pension income.

Students work under the supervision of MCLA Accounting Professor Tara Barboza, an enrolled agent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury and a certified public accountant (CPA). According to Barboza, the students participating in this program undergo rigorous IRS training to become IRS-certified over their winter break and then participate in in-person training throughout January and the first week of February.

“Participating in the VITA program is a unique opportunity that will provide students with valuable, hands-on preparation experience,” she said. “They earn college credit, and accounting students can use this credit toward the requirements for the CPA exam, all while volunteering in our community. In addition, students build a sense of belonging, confidence, and soft skills that will serve them throughout their college and professional careers.”

Interested individuals should call Habitat for Humanity at (413) 442-3181 to find out if they qualify and to schedule an appointment. MCLA students will begin to see clients on Monday, Feb. 10. Hours will be Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. in MCLA’s Murdock Hall Business Suite, Room 102, located at 375 Church St. in North Adams. The program will continue through April 14.

Florence Bank Helps Ice Out Hunger in the Valley

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FLORENCE — For the second consecutive year, Florence Bank has partnered with UMass Sports Properties and the UMass Amherst hockey team to Ice Out Hunger in the region at a time when food insecurity is at a record high. Since October, the bank has awarded $500 grants to food pantries from Springfield to Greenfield at each UMass home game, and before the season ends, 19 nonprofits will have received gifts.

A different food pantry is highlighted during the first intermission of each home game, and a fan is chosen to ride on the Mullins Center’s Zamboni, which has been wrapped with Florence Bank’s branding. Riders are selected randomly after submitting an entry form at umassathletics.com/ride.

These organizations will receive funds from the bank: Amherst Survival Center; Center for Self Reliance/Community Action Pioneer Valley, Greenfield; CHD Not Bread Alone, Amherst; Chesterfield Community Food Cupboard; Easthampton Community Center; Easthampton Congregational Church Food Cupboard; Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Northampton; Gray House, Springfield; Helping Hands Cupboard/Belchertown United Church of Christ; Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, Chicopee; Manna Soup Kitchen, Northampton; Margaret’s Pantry and Kate’s Kitchen at Providence Ministries, Holyoke; Most Holy Redeemer Church, Hadley; Neighbors Helping Neighbors, South Hadley; Northampton Survival Center; Open Pantry Community Services, Springfield; Southampton Community Cupboard; Springfield Rescue Mission; and the Parish Cupboard, West Springfield/Agawam/Feeding Hills.

“It’s a great promotion because nonprofits and those they serve benefit, and people at the games enjoy the fun,” said Andrew Stuebner, general manager for UMass Sports Properties, the multi-media rights holder for Massachusetts Athletics. “We very much enjoy taking part in this program with Florence Bank.”

Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity added that “food insecurity continues to be an issue in the communities we serve. Ice Out Hunger helps raise awareness and provides much-needed support for local organizations committed to making a difference. We value the work of area nonprofits, and we’re proud to support the local food pantries in their ongoing efforts to fight against hunger.”

The funds will cover the cost of tens of thousands of meals for people in need in the Valley.

“We are deeply grateful for our longtime partnership with Florence Bank, whose generosity and commitment to community make a lasting impact,” said Lev BenEzra, executive director of the Amherst Survival Center. “The support helps ensure that our neighbors have access to meaningful resources — nutritious meals, fresh groceries, and so much more. Ice Out Hunger is helping us meet record need in our community.”

Real-estate Licensing Course Starts March 3

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SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Monday, March 3, the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will host a 40 hour, 14-class, in-person sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. The course will be completed on Thursday, April 3.

Tuition is $425, including the book and materials. For an application, call the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley at (413) 785-1328 or visit www.rapv.com.

Link to Libraries to Host Celebration Gala on May 8

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SPRINGFIELD — Link to Libraries announce its biennial gala, an evening that celebrates the organization’s transformative impact in the community while raising vital funds to ensure children have access to the books and programming they deserve.

This year’s gala, taking place on Thursday, May 8 at the Basketball Hall of Fame, will feature a Swifty-themed evening inspired by Taylor Swift’s celebrated Eras Tour. Guests will enjoy an elegant night filled with cocktails, dinner, an auction, and the opportunity to connect with others passionate about the power of reading to transform lives.

“Every child deserves access to books — both at school and at home — that spark their imagination and inspire a lifelong love of reading,” said Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries. “The vast majority of books we distribute go to children who have never previously owned a book. With the support of our community, we can continue to deliver impactful programs and bring the joy of literacy to children who need it most.”

All proceeds from the gala go directly to Link to Libraries, a nonprofit committed to fostering literacy by providing books and programming for children in underserved communities. Every ticket sold helps create brighter futures, one book at a time.

Tickets cost $90 per person, or $250 for VIP tickets that include a pre-gala VIP cocktail reception. Tickets are available at www.linktolibraries.org.

To learn more about supporting this event, contact Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries, at [email protected] or (413) 654-7241.