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Berkshire Bank Named Among America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023 by Forbes

By BusinessWest Staff February 17, 2023

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PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank was recognized on the Forbes magazine list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2023. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Feb. 15 and can be viewed at forbes.com.

Berkshire Bank is the only Massachusetts-based bank, and one of four banks in New England and New York, on the midsized employer banking and financial services list.

“For more than 175 years, Berkshire Bank has been focused on making a positive impact for both our employees and the communities we serve. We are honored to be part of this ranking, which acknowledges the importance of working in a great environment where employees are engaged and help drive our vision to be a socially responsible community bank,” said Jacqueline Courtwright, executive vice president and chief Human Resources and Culture officer at Berkshire Bank.

Forbes and Statista selected the America’s Best Employers 2023 through an independent survey applied to a sample of approximately 45,000 American employees working for companies with more than 1,000 employees in America. Across 25 industry sectors, 1,000 employers have been awarded: 500 large employers and 500 midsize employers. The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from employees that were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employee evaluations also included other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively.

Williams College Professor to Discuss ‘Economics of Climate Change’ on March 1

By BusinessWest Staff February 17, 2023

Daily News

NORTH ADAMS — Matthew Gibson, associate professor of Economics at Williams College, will give a talk titled “Economics of Climate Change” on Wednesday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. This event is free and open to the public as part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar series.

Gibson is a research affiliate at the Institute of Labor Economics who works in environmental and labor economics, particularly time use, wage determination, air pollution, and flood risk. He received his PhD from the University of California San Diego.

MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar Series continues through April 19, presenting a series of lectures on the theme of “Capitalism and the Environment.” Every semester, the Green Living Seminar Series centers around a different topic that’s timely and relevant to current sustainability issues.

The 2023 series is a presentation of the MCLA Environmental Studies Department. Podcasts will be posted online following each presentation at www.mcla.edu/greenliving.

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Receives $225,000 from KeyBank Foundation

By BusinessWest Staff February 17, 2023

Daily News

HATFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received a community-impact grant from KeyBank Foundation in the amount of $225,000, payable over three years. The funding will support the Food Bank’s goal of increasing the availability of culturally appropriate food at its 25 Mobile Food Bank distribution sites.

The Mobile Food Bank delivers a truck full of free fresh and non-perishable groceries from the Food Bank’s warehouse directly to a community site for immediate distribution to residents. The program reaches underserved populations throughout Western Mass. that do not have access to healthy foods, including families, seniors, and children. Much of the Food Bank’s culturally appropriate inventory for underserved communities must be purchased with funding raised from private foundations, businesses, and individuals.

“KeyBank is committed to partnering with community organizations whose mission it is to improve the lives of underserved populations and neighborhoods where we do business,” said Matthew Hummel, KeyBank Connecticut and Western Massachusetts market president. “The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts works tirelessly to reach the populations having the highest rates of food insecurity and poverty, including some of the most culturally diverse areas in the state. We are proud to support their Mobile Food Bank program to help reach all residents in need with nutritious and culturally sensitive food supplies.”

KeyBank Foundation grants are made under Key’s National Community Benefits Plan established in 2017, which has already delivered more than $29 billion in lending and investments across the bank’s national footprint supporting affordable-housing and community-development projects, home and small-business lending in low- and moderate-income communities, and philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.

BusinessWest to Mark Holyoke’s 150th Anniversary

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The city of Holyoke turns 150 this year, and to mark the occasion, BusinessWest will produce a special section and commemorative, glossy cover for its March 6 issue.

This special section will include stories featuring city officials, business owners, and other stakeholders sharing thoughtful perspectives on the Paper City. A detailed history of Holyoke — from its agricultural roots through its establishment as a town and then as a planned industrial city that has weathered many economic highs and lows — will be told with words, photos, and a timeline of key events. The section will also feature profiles of many new and long-standing businesses that continue to make this unique city their home and can attest to its promising future.

Businesses wishing to be a part of this special edition of BusinessWest can call (413) 781-8600 for advertising information.

Holyoke Community College Adds Two to Advancement Team

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2023

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed two new colleagues to its Institutional Advancement team: Laura Freeman as manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, and Kelly Galanis as manager of Advancement Services.

Prior to HCC, Freeman worked as the Alumni Relations program coordinator at UMass Amherst and VIP Services representative at MGM Springfield. She brings extensive experience to the development team in event planning (virtual and in person), project management, scholarship administration, and volunteer management. She holds a master’s degree in strategic fundraising and philanthropy from Bay Path University and attended Nichols College for her bachelor’s degree in business administration.

In her new role, Galanis will provide leadership and direction for the Advancement division’s fundraising operations, including database management, prospect research and moves management, advancement reporting, gift recording, data integrity, and data security. She joins HCC with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including 14 at Westfield State University. She holds a master’s degree in communication and information management and is currently pursuing her doctorate in education in higher education leadership and organizational studies at Bay Path University.

Excel Dryer Promotes Joshua Griffing to Director of International Sales

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2023

Daily News

EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR Hand Dryer, announced that Joshua Griffing has been promoted and will serve as the director of International Sales in addition to his current role as director of Marketing. He joined the Excel Dryer team in 2022 as director of Marketing, bringing more than two decades of experience in sales and marketing for international organizations.

“While Joshua only joined us last year, he quickly demonstrated his sales and marketing expertise,” said William Gagnon, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Excel Dryer. “He is a highly effective leader with a wealth of knowledge in international marketing. We are eager for him to expand our marketing initiatives around the world.”

A graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in international business, Griffing has held roles including executive vice president at Sportika Export, president of Raw Food Central LLC, and director of Sales and Marketing at Joining Technologies Inc. In his new role at Excel Dryer, he will be responsible for managing the export sales team, creating targeted territory-expansion plans, negotiating key account agreements, and increasing brand awareness globally.

“I appreciate the opportunity to continue to position Excel Dryer as a global leader for sustainable products,” Griffing said. “I will continue that momentum in my new role, working to communicate with customers around the world everything our company and products have to offer, especially in terms of sustainability and health and wellness.”

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases January 2023 Betting Revenue

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2023

Daily News

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that, during the month of January, MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor, and Plainridge Park Casino generated approximately $96.9 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR).

MGM Springfield generated $22,853,749 of that: $18,452,254 from slots and $4,401,494 from table games. Those figures generated $5,713,437 in taxes.

Additionally, each property launched sports wagering on Jan. 31. Approximately $65,706 in gross sports wagering revenue was generated at MGM and Planridge for the month of January, which consisted of one day of operations. Encore reported losses of $75,230.

To date, the Commonwealth has collected approximately $1.317 billion in total taxes and assessments from the three casino operations since their openings.

Difference Makers 2023

By BusinessWest Staff February 16, 2023

Class of 2023 Cover Story Difference Makers

Introducing the Class of 2023

For 15 years now, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through its Difference Makers program, with one goal in mind: to show the many ways one can, in fact, make a difference within their community.

The stories below convey a desire to help others, go above and well beyond, and set the bar higher when it comes to what people can accomplish when they work together. That’s true whether we’re talking about Steve and Jean Graham, owners of Toner Plastics, or Claudia Pazmany and Gabrielle Gould, dynamic leaders in Amherst. Or Gary Rome, the charismatic local auto dealer recently named TIME magazine’s Dealer of the Year. Or Nate Costa, whose hockey team, the Springfield Thunderbirds, and his staff working behind the scenes are changing the dynamic in downtown Springfield and beyond. Or the Springfield Ballers, a nonprofit helping to get young people in the game.

See the Digital Edition of the 2023 Difference Makers HERE

Please Join Us for the 2023 Difference Makers Celebration!

Thursday, April 27 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $85 and be purchased HERE

Thank you to our partner sponsors: Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C., the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

Nathan Costa

President, Springfield Thunderbirds

Steven and Jean Graham

Owners, Toner
Plastics Group

Helix Human Services

(Formerly the Children’s Study Home)

Burns Maxey

Board President, CitySpace

Claudia Pazmany

Executive Director, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce; and

Gabrielle Gould

Executive Director, Amherst Business Improvement District

Gary Rome

President and CEO, Gary Rome Auto Group

Springfield Ballers

Henry Thomas

President and CEO, Urban League of Springfield

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HCC Art Gallery Director’s Farewell Exhibition a ‘Love Letter’

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Daily News

HOLYOKE — “Back in the old days,” Amy Johnquest said, before the Taber Art Gallery existed, she managed what was then a casual gallery on the lower level of the Campus Center near the Holyoke Community College cafeteria.

After a few years, though, she decided HCC needed a more formal area to display the work of local artists, “because, down there, you had students necking on couches, and, nothing wrong with that, but not in the gallery, you know?” she recalled. “There were coffee splatters on the walls. It was just a hard place to show artwork.”

She put out a query to college administrators about the same time local businessman Donald Taber was searching for a place to house his art collection.

The collaboration became the Taber Art Gallery, with Johnquest installed as its first — and so far only — director.

“Its first and foremost purpose was to be a teaching gallery, so that students could come in and get an idea of what the art world is like,” she said. “I’ve always for the most part shown area artists because the Valley is just full of fabulous talent.”

As she prepares to retire from HCC at the end of the spring semester, Johnquest has curated her final exhibition, “Upward and Onward,” an homage to her 24 years as Taber Art Gallery director.

“My big goodbye,” she called it. “My love letter. My thank-you note to the folks and cosmic forces that swirled around and got me here.”

“Upward and Onward” will be on display in the Taber Art Gallery through March 3.

“I do feel a little sad,” said Johnquest, who maintains an art studio in Easthampton. “A person’s job, especially if they like what they do and love what they do, it’s very much part of their identity. And when you leave that job, you’re leaving a part of your identity. I am 64, which is a good age. I’ll be spending a lot more time in my studio, so I am looking forward to that.”

Johnquest invited friends, family members, and colleagues to contribute their art to “Upward and Onward,” which also includes photos and paintings of herself as a child growing up in a town with the art-worthy name of Novelty, Ohio.

“I brought in works from my personal collection as well as from the college, and tossed in a couple of my own paintings,” said Johnquest, whose nickname in the Valley art scene is “Banner Queen.”

The result is an exhibition of some 150 pieces from more than 40 contributors.

“My goal was to include everything — which was very nearly accomplished,” she said. “There is a whole art to the installation process. It’s much like creating a collage. One needs to find a way to bring companionship to disparate works, to give the entire space a sense of flow and, though quite crowded, give a sense that the individual pieces can stand alone as well as talk nicely with each other.”

The only preplanned part of the installation, she said, was peppering the gallery with photos of people kissing, “because, well, like I said, this is a love letter.”

The Taber Art Gallery, located off the lobby of the HCC Library on the second floor of the HCC Donahue Building, is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during regular school sessions.

Greater Northampton Chamber Welcomes Five New Board Members

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce welcomed five new board members at its first meeting of 2023 last month. The group brings a diverse set of complementary skills and deep experience in entrepreneurship, community building, and leadership.

“I am honored to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic group of community and business leaders join our board of directors. Several of them have already been involved as volunteers on our various committees and engaged in our programs,” said Vince Jackson, the chamber’s executive director.

The new board members are Erin Cahillane, Jillian Duclos, Ebru Kardan, Nanci Newton, and Amanda Shafii. “Our newest board members have a deep connection to and investment in our business and cultural communities, and I am already energized by their passion for our shared work,” Jackson said.

Cahillane is the Amherst Fund coordinator at Amherst College and president of the Northampton St. Patrick’s Assoc. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Keene State College and a master’s degree in communications and new media marketing from Southern New Hampshire University. Born and raised in Northampton, her local perspective, paired with a decade of work in the nonprofit sector, helps her consider the many smaller communities that come together to make Northampton unique. “I know that it takes all different kinds of businesses and personalities to have a successful and thriving community, and I am honored to be joining the chamber board,” she said.

Duclos is vice president of Operations for Roberto’s in Northampton. After earning a bachelor’s degree in politics at Mount Holyoke College, she explored many different paths, moving away to work in politics, then public relations, then for nonprofits. “In doing so,” she recalled, “I learned that the best place to make a real impact is in my community. Now I run a restaurant and am in the process of starting a nonprofit that aims to support and uplift the female entrepreneurs in Northampton. I look forward to using that experience to explore the best ways we can work together to make Northampton thrive.”

Kardan is senior director of Diversity Communications and Events at UMass Amherst. She holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and art history from Rutgers University. At UMass, she provides leadership and oversight for internal and external visibility efforts of the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and implements campus-wide campaigns that strategically advance the university’s strategic goals around diversity, equity, and inclusion. “I am deeply interested in keeping Northampton a vibrant and diverse community of choice, with thriving businesses of all sorts,” she said.

Newton is a licensed massage therapist and owner of the Healing ZONE Therapeutic Massage in Hadley. She studied at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge and holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Westfield State College. A member of the chamber for more than 20 years, she enjoys “being a part of a community that supports our friends, colleagues, and neighbors.” Newton is active in the local nonprofit community, volunteering for many events for Cancer Connection, Safe Passage, and others, in addition to her work with the chamber.

Shafii is the owner of CopyCat in Northampton. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology/neuroscience from UMass Amherst, where she also minored in sociology. “As a resident and small-business owner in the area, the connections that I make with people in our community bring a sense of purpose and happiness to my life. Shopping local and supporting local business not only directly affects my business, but, most importantly, keeps our area unique, diverse, and a beautiful place to live. I look forward to the opportunity as a new board member to support our community and create positive impacts in the Greater Northampton area.”

YPS to Host Third Thursday Networking Event on Feb. 16

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) hosts Third Thursday networking events to connect community members and local businesses. The next event is slated for Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Artist Café located at 1365 Main St., Springfield.

Third Thursdays are networking events that take place on the third Thursday of each month. YPS partners with local businesses and nonprofits throughout Western Mass. to help host events and connect community members with a night of networking, conversation, wine, and art. Third Thursdays are free for Springfield YPS members and $10 for non-members. Click here to register.

“Our goal here in the Western Mass. community is to continue to provide meaningful ways professionals can connect and build their networks,” said Heather Clark, YPS president. “This month, we wanted to add to our Third Thursday lineup by creating an opportunity for families to join at our Thunderbirds Night. We hope these events continue to foster connectivity and professional development for this community.”

The Artist Café aims to provide coffee in an atmosphere that promotes diverse art and culture. Its mission aligns with that of Springfield YPS and Third Thursdays, to help build a strong community by connecting its members to people, businesses, and issues important to young professionals.

Time Is Running Out to Nominate Someone for 40 Under Forty

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17.

Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, 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 announced and profiled in the May 1 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 15. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Picture This

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Continuing Support

bankESB and its employees recently made donations to the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. Employees pledged more than $31,000 of their own funds in support of the bank’s United Way workplace campaign. Combined with the bank’s direct contribution, the total donation was $56,714. bankESB and its employees have donated more than $640,000 to United Way organizations in Western Mass. over the last decade.

Pictured, from left: bankESB’s Eliza Diaz and Stephanie Vincelette, the United Way’s Holly Martineau, bankESB President and CEO Matthew Sosik, and the United Way’s Anne Howland and Leighanne Sullivan.

Come Together

The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) kicked off the new year with its annual membership-drive networking event on Jan. 19 at Springfield Country Club. The ‘Throwback’ Third Thursday membership drive and board alumni night was hosted by former YPS board members Amie Miarecki and Alfonso Santaniello and presented by the Westfield Starfires with support from America’s Box Choice and LiftTruck Parts & Service.

(Photo by Lenny Underwood)

Looking Up

As construction continues on the S. Prestley and Helen Blake Ambulatory Care Center at the Johnson Memorial Hospital campus, a topping-off ceremony was held to mark the completion of the project’s main structure with the placement of the top steel beam. The more than $40 million expansion and renovation project on the hospital’s Enfield, Conn. campus aims to create a comprehensive hub for outpatient services, including the Karen Davis Kryznowek Cancer Center, the Johnson Medical Office Building, the Nirenberg Medical Center, and the Johnson Surgery Center.

Dr. Michael Aron, orthopedic and hand surgeon, outlines the benefits of the project.

Sharing Real-world Knowledge

Massachusetts State Trooper and American International College alumnus Nicholas Maratea, who earned his MBA at AIC in 2017, recently visited campus to speak with Professor Gary Boisseau’s “Introduction to American Politics” classes regarding the Fourth Amendment, which deals with search and seizure.

(Photo by Zachary Cunningham)

Place Your Bets

On Jan. 31, the state’s first legal sports wager was placed at the BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at MGM Springfield by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, along with Boston hockey legend Ray Bourque. The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge features a 45-foot, LED viewing wall and four betting windows, and 18 sports-betting kiosks are located throughout the gaming area.

Chris Kelley, president and chief operating officer for MGM Resorts’ Northeast Group, stands below one of the casino’s large screens displaying betting lines.

Creating Another Link

Link to Libraries (LTL) recently welcomed Weiss Consulting as the new sponsor of Lambert-Lavoie Elementary School in Chicopee. The Link to Libraries Community Book Link program establishes a three-year partnership between a business or family and a local school. Weiss’ sponsorship ensures there will be a steady stream of approximately 200 new books to Lambert-Lavoie’s library each year.

Brenda Shepard (left), Lambert-Lavoie school librarian, with Anne Weiss, owner of Weiss Consulting, and the plaque given to the company by LTL to commemorate the sponsorship.

Weiss and Amy Anderlonis (back right), executive vice president of Link to Libraries, meet with a group of fifth-graders.

United Effort

Monson Savings Bank recently announced more than $8,000 in donations to to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. Bank employees donated and pledged a total of $5,242 during an annual two-week drive, and other donations were generated through an internal bingo game, the bank’s TGIF Dress Down Program, and support of the United Way’s Chicopee Food Cupboard.

Pictured, from left: the United Way’s Walter Rice, MSB President and CEO Dan Moriarty, MSB’s Michael Rouette, and the United Way’s Lee Drewitz and Emmanuel Reyes.

Lending a Hand

The law firm Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley (PSRB) recently donated thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer to organizations focused on children. The hand sanitizer, originally provided to the firm by Just Because Inc., a food bank serving Massachusetts, was distributed locally by the law firm staff to Boys and Girls Clubs in Springfield, Westfield, Chicopee, and West Springfield along with YMCAs in Springfield and Westfield.

Pictured, from left: attorneys Earlon Seeley III, Peter Moran, Michael Cardaropoli, and Patrick McHugh.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Agenda

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 17: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 17. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, 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 announced and profiled in the May 1 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 15. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

Westfield River Brewing Co.Winter Concert Series

Through April: Sergio Bonavita, owner of Westfield River Brewing Co. (WRBCo), located at 707 College Highway, Southwick, is working with brewery co-owner and JJK Productions founder Josh Kelleher to bring a unique wintertime music series to Western Mass. Notable acts include tributes to Jimmy Buffett, Sublime, the Eagles, Dave Matthews, Nirvana, and Johnny Cash. Attendees will be able to catch ’80s and country cover bands, as well as the 413’s own Dr. Westchesterson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and showtimes vary by artist. For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.etix.com/ticket/v/15983.

HCC Pickleball Clinics

Through May: Holyoke Community College (HCC) has launched a series of Saturday pickleball clinics for beginners and those who want to improve their game all the way up to tournament-level play. The group classes are led by pickleball coach and racquet sports instructor Kelly Canniff, who has 25 years of experience educating children, adolescents, and adults. All sessions run on Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on the new indoor pickleball courts at Bartley Center for Athletics and Recreation on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave. The cost for each three-session series is $75. The “Beginner Pickleball” clinic already began on Feb. 11 and will continue on Feb. 18 and 25, covering the rules of play, court layout, equipment, basic game play, and strategy. “Advanced Beginner Pickleball” will run March 4, 18, and April 1, and is designed for players who have taken the beginner classes or already have some familiarity and experience with the game and want to advance their play by improving their groundstrokes, overhead shots, volleys, and serves, as well as adding direction, control, and accuracy. “Intermediate Pickleball” runs April 8, 15, and 22 and will help players better understand court positioning; sustain longer rallies; improve strokes, volley, and drop shots; and focus on moving to the NVZ line, which marks the ‘non-volley zone,’ also known as the ‘kitchen.’ “Advanced Pickleball,” on May 13, 20, and 27, is designed to prepare players for tournament-level play, with practice to help them improve shot variety and accuracy and develop better strategies for playing doubles. To register, visit hcc.edu/health-and-fitness.

Junior Achievement Bowl-a-Thon

Feb. 17: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will hold its Bowl-a-Thon from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shaker Bowl in East Longmeadow. Registration fees will support Junior Achievement programs and events for youth throughout the region. In keeping with the Music Legend Night theme, prizes will be awarded for the best group, male, and female music-legend costumes. There are three levels of participation for bowling teams of four to five people: Perfect Game ($400), which includes T-shirts, three strings with shoe rental, a special JA gift per team, two large pizzas, soda, popcorn, and one alcoholic drink per adult player; Strike ($300), which includes T-shirts, three strings with shoe rental, a special JA gift per team, one large pizza, soda, and popcorn; and Spare ($200), which includes T-shirts, three strings with shoe rental, and a special JA gift per team. For more information or to register, visit jawm.org/bowl.

MOSSO Concert Series at Westfield Athenaeum

Feb. 23, March 23, April 20: The Westfield Athenaeum will present a three-concert chamber-music series with MOSSO (Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra) performing. This is the second year of this partnership. Guy McLain, executive director of the Westfield Athenaeum, will offer a pre-performance talk at 6 p.m., which is free to ticket holders. The Westfield Athenaeum series opens with MOSSO and Friends on Feb. 23. Violinist Beth Welty, horn player Sarah Sutherland, and pianist Elizabeth Skavish will perform horn trios of Frédéric Duvernoy, Trygve Madsen, and Johannes Brahms. Welty, chair of MOSSO, is acting principal second violin of MOSSO and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO). Sutherland, MOSSO and SSO horn player, is also MOSSO’s finance director. The series continues on Thursday, March 23 with a performance by the Vermont-based Champlain Trio, which includes MOSSO and SSO principal cello Emily Taubl. The Champlain Trio will perform “Brilliant Colors,” a program that features music by Tchaikovsky, Erik Neilsen (“Trio No. 2” written for the ensemble), Jennifer Higdon, Amy Beach, and Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite.” The series concludes on Thursday, April 20 with MOSSO and SSO horn player Robert Hoyle’s quintet, the Connecticut-based Harmonia V. The quintet will celebrate April in Paris with an all-French program, featuring pieces by Barthe, Fauré, Ravel, Poulenc, Debussy, Pierné, and Lefebvre. Tickets for the concerts, $25 per person, must be purchased in advance at the Westfield Athenaeum during business hours, or online at www.westath.org.

Springfield Thunderbirds Sensory-friendly Game

Feb. 26: The Springfield Thunderbirds, in conjunction with the Center for Human Development (CHD) and Springfield College’s Department of Occupational Therapy, will host their third annual sensory-friendly game at 3:05 p.m., when the Thunderbirds host the Charlotte Checkers. The game presentation will feature decreased stimulation, including no goal horn or noise meters, decreased microphone and music volume, no strobing lights, and consistent lighting throughout the game and pregame, as well as two ‘cool-down stations,’ quiet areas on the concourse and main entry level of the MassMutual Center, away from the seating bowl, and a ‘sensory story’ booklet and other supportive items for guests. Fans with questions regarding the sensory-friendly game can direct them to the Thunderbirds front office at (413) 739- 4625 or by visiting www.springfieldthunderbirds.com.

Difference Makers Gala

April 27: The 15th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2023 Difference Makers are announced, and their stories told, in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Tickets cost $85 each, and tables of 10-12 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/difference-makers. Partner sponsors for this year’s program include Burkhart Pizzanelli, the Royal Law Firm, TommyCar Auto Group, and Westfield Bank.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Chamber Corners

EAST OF THE RIVER FIVE TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 575-7230; www.erc5.com

Feb. 22: ERC5 Government Breakfast Reception and Awards, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow. Join the ERC 5 as we gather to celebrate stage and local dignitaries, select board members, town managers, Town Council members, and department leaders from each of our five towns. Tickets cost $45 for members and $50 for non-members. Register online at www.erc5.com.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 568-1618; www.westfieldbiz.org

Feb. 16: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Shortstop Bar & Grill, 99 Springfield Road, Westfield. Don’t miss this networking opportunity. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org.

Feb. 23: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shortstop Bar & Grill, 99 Springfield Road, Westfield. Join us for this networking opportunity. Introduce yourself and your business to attendees. Everyone will have a chance to discuss what their business does and what they are looking for to expand and improve. This event is free to attend. To register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

People on the Move

Peter Pan Bus Lines recently announced five major promotions in management.

Frank Dougherty

• Frank Dougherty, who started with the company as a bus driver, and has now been promoted to chief operating officer. According to CEO Peter Picknelly, Dougherty sent him a 20-page letter about everything that was wrong at Peter Pan Bus Lines more than 18 years ago. Picknelly asked him to join the team to help correct the situation. Dougherty was a driver, and he will now be leading the company.

Don Soja

• Don Soja has been named vice president of Operations. He has been with Peter Pan for more than 20 years. According to Picknelly, Soja knows all aspects of the bus company, including charters, line runs, finance, and technology. Picknelly hopes he will lead the way for decades to come.

Timothy Grabowski

• Timothy Grabowski has been promoted to vice president of Planning and Revenue Management. Picknelly said Grabowski brings a skill set that allows Peter Pan to continue strategic growth, and that he makes Peter Pan stand out among other bus companies and keeps Peter Pan moving forward.

Danielle Veronesi

• Danielle Veronesi has been promoted to senior director of Marketing. If there’s a special project, Picknelly said, Veronesi is the one to rely on, and she’s always the one to volunteer. He added that Venonesi has made a big difference in the company.

Joseph Picknally

• Joseph Picknally has been named senior director of Maintenance for Peter Pan. Picknelly said Picknally has done an exemplary job in realigning the Maintenance department, and that he has big shoes to fill in the company; Picknally’s father, Thomas, was the company’s vice president of Maintenance for decades until his passing in 2021.

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William Gagnon

Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR hand dryer, announced it has promoted a member of the family-owned business, William Gagnon, to an executive leadership role within the company. Gagnon is now executive vice president and chief executive officer, and sits on the Excel Dryer board of directors. As a leader in the industry, Excel Dryer has accomplished many firsts spearheaded by Gagnon, including establishing the high-speed, energy-efficient category for hand dryers with the XLERATOR. When Excel Dryer initiated the process to substantiate claims and educate buyers and specifiers about how to avoid falling victim to ‘greenwashing,’ Gagnon chaired the committee to create product category rules for the hand-dryer industry with UL Environment (a business division of Underwriters Laboratories). The result of their efforts set a precedent; the rule developed was the first global standard for any industry and the first industry-consensus standard for the hand-dryer industry. Gagnon and his team then published the first environmental product declarations for their three signature products. In his new role, Gagnon will improve operational efficiency, expand the product offering through research and development, increase global awareness, and inspire employees to support the vision of the organization.

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Paul Lambert

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced the appointment of the interim Director Paul Lambert to the position of president and CEO, removing Lambert’s interim status. Lambert joined the SSO as interim director in January 2022 after serving for many years as vice president of Enshrinement Services & Community Engagement at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Since his appointment to the interim director position, Lambert has overseen the return to the stage of the SSO with six classical and two pops concerts in the current 2022-23 season, the first in more than two years as a result of the pandemic. He has been instrumental in adding new individuals to the SSO board, hiring key new staff, re-engaging with the corporate and philanthropic community, and launching a comprehensive communications and marketing program to support the current season. Lambert’s professional experience includes nearly 20 years with the Basketball Hall of Fame, initially as vice president of Guest Experience and Programming, and more recently as vice president of Enshrinement Services & Community Engagement. Prior to the Hall of Fame, he served as director of Event Production for the National Basketball Assoc. (NBA). Before working in the basketball industry, Lambert enjoyed a career in the professional theater, including roles as general manager of the Cape Playhouse in Dennis for seven years and as executive director of the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Conn. He also served as a production stage manager for many years. Lambert serves on a number of local boards and community organizations, including the National Conference for Community and Justice, New England Public Media (where he was a board chair), the Loomis Communities, and the boards of Cape Cod Center for the Arts, the South Hadley Cultural Council, Longmeadow UNICO, and the Springfield Rotary. He is a graduate, cum laude, of Boston College, with a bachelor’s degree in English and theater.

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Valley Communications Systems Inc. announced that Edward Tremble is vacating the role of CEO and has been named board chairman. In this role, he will continue his strategic oversight and business-development efforts for the company. Tremble, who has served as CEO since 2010, will be succeeded by Michael Tremble, who has been serving as executive vice president, with Joshua Kranz assuming the role of president. In their new roles, Michael Tremble and Kranz will draw on their extensive knowledge and tenure at Valley Communications, leveraging their creative mindsets and passion to help the company further build out its solutions while identifying future areas of growth. Michael’s work over the past 11 years at Valley has helped the company grow through its strategic sales and partnership objectives. Prior to joining Valley, he served as a strength and conditioning coach both at the NCAA and professional levels. His 10-year coaching background, with a focus on individual and team growth and development, has helped guide his leadership style and approach to how he has supported Valley’s customers and employees. He is also active in the community, currently serving as a board member for Glenmeadow (board vice chair), Providence Place, and Mary’s Meadow, all nonprofit organizations focused on senior living and care. In Kranz’s 34 years with Valley, he has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility across the organization. Most recently, he served as the company’s chief technical officer, a position he will retain alongside his new role as president.

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Lori Beth Chase

Arlene Castellano

Peter Ruffini

Cheryl Malandrinos

Lori Beth Chase was installed as the 2023 president of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association with more than 1,800 members. The 107th annual installation of officers and directors was held on Jan. 12 at the Roosevelt Room at Union Station in Northampton. Chase started her professional real-estate career in 2017 and quickly became involved in serving locally. Since 2020, she has served on the local board of directors at RAPV and, in 2021, served as treasurer and chair of the finance committee. Also in 2021, she served on the Massachusetts Association of Realtors finance committee and, after the passing of Rick Sawicki in 2021, has served as the Western Mass. regional vice president, serving not only the Pioneer Valley but the Berkshires as well. In this position, she sits on the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors executive committee and board of directors. The following individuals were installed as 2023 officers: Arlene Castellano of Maria Acuna Real Estate as president-elect; Peter Ruffini of RE/MAX Connections as treasurer; and Cheryl Malandrinos of BHH Realty Professionals as immediate past president. Directors include Carrie Blair of Keller Williams Realty, Shawn Bowman of Trademark Real Estate, Brenda Cuoco of Brenda Cuoco & Associates, Peter Davies of Borawski Real Estate, Janise Fitzpatrick of Jones Group Realtors, Judy Nevarez of BHH Realty Professionals, Michelle Stegall of Property One, and Clinton Stone of RE/MAX Connections.

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Florence Bank announced that Vice President and Granby Branch Manager Jessica Wales has been named manager of the bank’s King Street branch in Northampton. Wales will replace Lee McCarthy, who is retiring in April after serving as manager of the King Street branch for 18 years and area manager for the bank since 2018. Since 2020, Wales has served as manager of the Granby branch. She has 26 years of banking experience and previously worked for Florence Bank from 2000 to 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Ashworth College and is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies. Active in the community, she is a board member and member of the finance committee for the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region, and a committee member for the Western Mass Women’s Business Network and Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Golf FORE Health Tournament. She is also an ambassador for the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. A member of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2014, Wales is also a past recipient of the Florence Bank Community Support Award. McCarthy worked in the banking industry for 42 years. Hired in 2004 by Florence Bank, she served as branch manager for King Street, beginning in 2004, and in 2018, she also became area manager, overseeing the King Street, Williamsburg, downtown Northampton, and Easthampton branches. For 16 years, McCarthy served on the United Way’s community investment committee.

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Kathryn Crouss

Erin Meehan

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. (DWPM) announced that the firm has elected Kathryn Crouss and Erin Meehan as new shareholders. Crouss joined the firm in May 2022. She has extensive experience in both family law and employment matters. She is a certified mediator and represents family-law clients both in court and through alternative dispute resolution methods. She is currently president-elect of the Hampden County Bar Assoc., serves on the board of Community Legal Aid, and has chaired Community Legal Aid’s Access to Justice fundraising campaign for the past two years. While a student at Western New England University School of Law, she served as editor-in-chief of the Western New England Law Review. Meehan concentrates her practice in general civil litigation and municipal law. She joined DWPM as an associate in 2014. She is a member of the board of directors of the Hampden County Bar Assoc. She earned her juris doctorate from Suffolk University Law School and her bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

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Amherst College named Michael Thomas its new chief financial and administrative officer (CFAO). On the finance side, he will be responsible for all finance functions of the college, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, long-range financial planning, and asset, liability, and risk management. On the administrative side, Thomas will oversee facilities, health and safety, and business services (dining and auxiliary), among key operating functions. He joins Amherst from Middlebury College, where he was vice president for Administration and chief risk officer for the past two years and vice president for Finance and assistant treasurer for the previous four and a half years. He will report to and serve as a strategic partner to President Michael Elliott. His appointment is effective March 27, and he succeeds former Amherst CFAO Kevin Weinman, who became the president of Marist College in the fall of 2021. In his more than nine years at Middlebury, Thomas led all aspects of financial matters, including accounting, financial systems and reporting, budgets, debt and cash management, and endowment reporting, as well as risk evaluation, campus safety, environmental health and safety, emergency management, and land and property management. Before that, he was the controller and director of financial resources for Skidmore College (2006-13); the controller, manager of Financial Systems and Accounting, and a financial analyst for General Electric Silicones, Americas (1999-2006); and an associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (1995-98). He graduated from Union College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and from the University at Albany with a master’s degree in accounting.

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Nicolle Marceau

Florence Bank promoted Nicolle Marceau to branch manager of the Granby branch. With 10 years of retail banking experience, Marceau was hired in October 2022 and has worked in the bank’s Belchertown, Amherst, and Florence branches. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Westfield State College and is certified in business banking. In the community, Marceau coaches youth sports for the South Hadley Recreation Department and will soon be a member of the Parent Teacher Assoc. for Mosier Elementary School and the Plains Elementary School Council, both also in South Hadley.

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Judith Roberts, executive director of the Literacy Project, announced her retirement at the end of June 2023 after 16 years at the helm of the educational nonprofit. The Literacy Project opened its doors in Franklin County in 1984 with co-founder Lindy Whiton. The Literacy Project classrooms in Greenfield, Orange, Northampton, Amherst, and Ware are places of respect, belonging, hope, and grit. Classes offer a warm and welcoming community for adults and out-of-school youth who need another chance at success. During Roberts’ tenure at the Literacy Project, the program has consistently been among the top three adult-education programs in the state in terms of achieving successful outcomes for more than 200 students per year. These outcomes include passing the High School Equivalency Test (also known as the HiSET or GED), moving on to community college, job-training programs, and better jobs. The Literacy Project has expanded to provide more classes during the day and evening, creating online and in-person options to meet the changing needs of the local communities it serves in Franklin and Hampshire counties.

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Nonotuck Resource Associates announced that Ryan Gaw has been promoted to director of Finance. Gaw has worked at Nonotuck since 2017. Initially hired as a staff accountant, he has also worked as a senior accountant and accounting manager before his promotion to director of Finance this month. He will now supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, the staff accountant position, and the billing and A/R coordinator position. Gaw earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Rhode Island and his master’s degree in accounting from UMass Amherst. Nonotuck Resource Associates offers shared living, adult family care, and personalized day services for people with disabilities. Each of its services helps support its mission of providing people with disabilities a choice, a voice, and the opportunity to live authentic lives. The agency provides support and services across Massachusetts and is the largest shared-living organization in the state.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Company Notebook

Berkshire Bank Foundation Announces 2022 Donations

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced more than $2.8 million in foundation philanthropic investments during 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2022, more than $764,000 was contributed to help the communities Berkshire Bank serves. The grants awarded cover a wide range of projects that help foster upward economic mobility, support overall well-being, and enhance opportunities for individual and small-business success, particularly for underrepresented populations. The investments also support the company’s BEST Community Comeback, which includes a planned $15 million in community contributions by the end of 2024. In total, Berkshire’s foundation assisted 155 nonprofit organizations during the fourth quarter of 2022 through grants supporting a wide range of critical projects like food insecurity, health, wellness, homelessness, educational advancement, arts, culture, diversity, and inclusion. The Berkshire Bank Foundation is committed to supporting programs that work toward providing equitable opportunities for economic prosperity. In addition, the foundation supports programs that align with the bank’s Center for Women, Wellness, and Wealth.

LEGO Group to Move American Headquarters to Boston

ENFIELD, Conn. — The LEGO Group announced it has selected Boston for its future head office in the Americas and will move its current office from Enfield, Conn. by the end of 2026. Skip Kodak, president of the LEGO Group in the Americas, said the move will support the company’s long-term growth ambitions to bring LEGO play to even more children in the U.S. and the Americas region. The LEGO Group opened its office in Enfield in 1975. The move to the new office will happen in a phased way beginning in mid-2025 and completed by the end of 2026. Until then, LEGO employees will work across two sites: the existing office in Enfield and the company’s LEGO Education office in Back Bay, Boston, where new roles will be located. All colleagues based in Enfield will have a position in the new location and will receive relocation assistance if they wish to make the move. Colleagues who choose not to relocate will receive financial support and job-placement assistance to transition to new opportunities outside the company.

BANKW Staffing Acquires Johnson & Hill Staffing

BOSTON — BANKW Staffing’s family of locally owned companies just got bigger with the addition of Johnson & Hill Staffing to its family of full-service staffing and recruiting agencies. Johnson & Hill will become part of the KNF&T Staffing Resources brand, and will continue to provide temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire services in Western Mass. and Connecticut as it has for more than 28 years. BANKW’s investment in Johnson & Hill is part of the firm’s plan to continue its organic and strategic growth in the New England employment market. This acquisition is a natural choice for BANKW as Johnson & Hill fits seamlessly with staffing solutions in similar professional areas, including accounting, administrative, legal, and finance. In addition to gaining access to KNF&T’s broad base in verticals like healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nonprofits, Johnson & Hill clients will enjoy the added benefit of information-technology staffing solutions and sales placement through BANKW’s other companies, Alexander Technology Group and Sales Search Partners. BANKW Staffing’s portfolio of companies includes Alexander Technology Group, KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting, Sales Search Partners, the Nagler Group, KNF&T Staffing Resources, and now Johnson & Hill Staffing, which has been rebranded under the KNF&T name. All are staffing providers in the areas of IT, finance, accounting, sales, human resources, legal, administrative, healthcare, higher education, and marketing.

Country Bank Donates More Than $1.3 Million in 2022

WARE — Country Bank reported that its donations and sponsorships for 2022 totaled more than $1.3 million. The bank’s philanthropic efforts supported local nonprofits throughout its communities; more than 350 organizations received grants in 2022. In addition, the bank’s team members volunteered 1,091 hours of service, and 64 team members served on 33 nonprofit boards and committees throughout the region. Recognizing the importance and overwhelming need to help organizations that address hunger, in addition to the $1 million, five-year pledge it made in 2021 to the Worcester County Food Bank and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Country Bank provided an additional $100,000 in donations to food programs throughout the region. Other organizations receiving donations included Behavioral Health Network, the Hanover Theater, Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp., Revitalize Community Development Corp., Springfield Rescue Mission, the Children’s Trust, Juniper Outreach, United Way of Central Massachusetts, Ronald McDonald House, and YWCA. During its annual “Season of Difference” campaign, Country Bank supported more than 1,000 local individuals with gifts of toys, blankets, hats, and other essential items for those in nursing homes, shelters, local YMCAs, and Boys and Girls Clubs.

Fortune Names MassMutual Among World’s Most Admired Companies

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual has been named a World’s Most Admired Company by Fortune magazine, placing second in the life- and health-insurance industry category and leading among mutual company peers. Notably, MassMutual ranked first for innovation in its industry category, the fifth time in the past six years the company has received this honor. The company has been named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Company list 20 times since 2000. The 2023 Fortune World’s Most Admired Company survey was conducted in the fall of 2022 among executives, directors, and analysts in 52 industries. The annual poll assessed nine reputation drivers considered to be crucial to a company’s global success: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment value, quality of products/services, and global competitiveness.

Businesses Join GCAi in Celebrating 25 Years at Tower Square with Video

SPRINGFIELD — Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi) recently finished a production called “Life at Tower Square” for the Tower Square management group. GCAi produced the video for free for Tower Square in celebration of a quarter-century of doing business in the building. Joining GCAi President John Garvey in the video were attorney Scott Foster of Bulkley Richardson, Diane Varypatackas of Le Greque, Patricia and Michael Matty of St. Germain Investment Management, Carlo Bonavita of Springfield Wine Exchange, Ray Berry of White Lion Brewing Co., and Brandon Quiterio and Melissa Halton of Wolf & Co. The “Life at Tower Square” video is not the first Tower Square-related video produced by GCAi. Several months ago, a division of GCAi, New England Corporate Video, produced a video on the post-pandemic return of Le Greque to the mezzanine, where it has been located for 40 years.

WSU Athletic Training Program Receives Lengthy Reaccreditation

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s (WSU) Athletic Training program has earned the maximum reaccreditation duration after a recent review by the Committee on Accreditation for Athletic Training Education (CAATE). It is common for reaccreditation of three- or five-year periods. The 10-year reaccreditation recently earned by WSU Athletic Training program extends through the 2032 academic year. WSU has been accredited by CAATE since 2001, and the curriculum has undergone considerable changes due to evolving practices in the field. The reaccreditation process now details compliance in 109 profession-specific standards. WSU graduates are working as athletic trainers in high schools, universities, and clinics throughout the region. Alumni are also employed in professional baseball, professional ice hockey, industrial settings, and leading research hospitals. Recent graduates have also furthered their professional knowledge by adding graduate degrees in related fields to extend their impact on healthcare delivery.

LEDC Awards Mini-Grants to Nine Local Businesses

SPRINGFIELD — The Latino Economic Development Corp. awarded nine grants to Latino-owned businesses that are focusing on growing in the new year. This round includes a security business, a honey farmer, a bakery on wheels, and a juice bar, just to name a few. The LEDC is excited to offer not only these grants, but also the services of more than 25 business coaches to help the recipients achieve the goals for their business. The grantees include Pedro Arroyo, Juguitos Healthy Grab & Go ($2,500), Jose Burgos, Burgos & Son Trucking LLC ($3,000), Stephanie Figueroa, 50/50 Food Truck ($2,000), Josh Montanez, who works in security ($1,000), and Thomas Peralta, Thomas’ Cleaning ($1,000), all in Springfield; Gustavo Agudelo, Agudelo Apiary ($2,000), Johnny Colon, JC Carriers ($1,000), and Erika Matos, Top-Flight Nutrition ($2,000), all in Holyoke; and Ricardo Diaz-Vargas, Faded Barber Lounge in Chicopee ($2,500).

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of January 2023. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

Fairview Medical LLC
1176 Memorial Dr.
$91,471 — Roofing

Kahn-Chicopee LLC
1339 Memorial Dr.
$18,000 — Demolish building

Walnut Properties LLC
1400 Memorial Dr.
$1,000 — Roof structure over storage containers

HADLEY

Seamrog LLC
3 Railroad St.
N/A — Remove window on first floor

LEE

Barry Bendes
880 East St.
$27,926 — Replace six windows, one patio door, and one entry door

Steven Bort, Kathleen Bort
45 Forest St.
$13,413 — Install fire-alarm system

Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy NFP
1565 Pleasant St.
$30,000 — Siding, repair decorative banding

Carol Lee Rainey
770 Summer St.
$4,000 — Remove existing wall, add new header

LENOX

Thomas Abate
522 Walker St.
$15,000 — Roofing

Lenox Realty Corp.
74 Main St.
$61,754 — Replace existing fire-alarm system

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$9,500 — Remove walls to create two classrooms at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

Dimension Realty LLC
23 Service Center Road
$1,200 — Non-illuminated sign for Daily Hampshire Gazette

Florence Civic & Business Assoc. Inc.
90 Park St.
$20,000 — Roofing

Kingdon LLC
143 King St.
$52,050 — Roofing and siding

Recovery Real Estate Holdings LLC
178 Industrial Dr.
$115,163 — Build new vault location

Smith College
44 College Lane
$250,000 — Renovate two rooms in Sabin-Reed Hall

Smith College
25 Henshaw Ave.
$9,655,794 — Miscellaneous structural, architectural, and MEP alterations

PITTSFIELD

BD Asset Co 5 LLC
343 Columbus Ave.
$16,750 — Install fire-alarm system

Christian Center of Pittsfield Inc.
193 Robbins Ave.
$29,261 — Roofing

Clock Tower Partners LLC
75 South Church St.
$27,000 — Create five small offices

Pak Jeong
271 Bradford St.
$1,500 — Replace six windows

Phoenix Merrill Road LLC
676 Merrill Road
$101,200 — Remodel T.J. Maxx store, including patching and painting all walls, replacing damaged floor tiles and ceiling tiles, installing new fixtures throughout, and minor electrical work

SPRINGFIELD

Academy Hill Center for Gifted Children Inc.
1190 Liberty St.
$14,881 — Roofing

Dina Bledsoe
17 Home St.
$65,000 — Install solar panels on roof of detached garage

James Belden
294 Harkness Ave.
$17,998.50 — Install solar panels on roof of detached garage

Craftsman’s Assoc. Inc.
257 Tyler St.
$25,000 — Roofing on Masonic Temple

Myron Katz
1214 Main St.
$56,700 — Roofing

Linden Shopping Center Inc.
479 Main St.
$230,000 — Alter interior space for use by Enlite cannabis dispensary

Lumpkin & Markarian Holdings LLC
459 Dwight St.
$30,000 — Roofing on All American Sports Bar

The Republican Co.
1860 Main St.
$11,035 — Roofing

Juan Rodriguez
656 Chestnut St.
$39,000 — Install solar panels on roof

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

New Renovation Inc., 10 Columbus St., Apt. 3, Agawam, MA, 01001. Roman Khyliuk, same. Construction services.

BELCHERTOWN

122 Federal St. Inc., 122 Federal St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Goe Greige, 253 Woodland St., West Boylston, MA 01583. Gas station and variety store.

BROOKFIELD

Unique Painting and Service Inc., 176 Rise Corner Road, Brookfield, MA 01506. Sugeiry Lopez, same. General painting and home remodeling services.

CHICOPEE

Joella Raiche Counseling Services Inc., 1981 Memorial Dr., Suite 160, Chicopee, MA 01020. Joella Raiche, same. Outpatient psychotherapy.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Happy Acres Homeowners’ Association, Inc., 35 South Bend Lane, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Marlene Goldstein, same. A non-profit corporation established to provide continued maintenance, repair, and appearance of the common improvements including, but not limited to, the drainage easements, infiltration basins, entrance landscaping, street amenities, and street trees, benefitting the twenty three (23) lots plus the stormwater parcel in East Longmeadow.

FLORENCE

DSP3 Custom Mfg., Inc., 552 Ryan Road, Florence, MA 01062. Darrin Pensivy, same. Production and sale of fabricated products.

LENOX

Carefully Crafted Construction Inc., 322 West St., Lenox, MA 01240. Sebastien Piekutowski, same. Residential construction; remodeling and home additions.

MILLERS FALLS

Current Future Corporation, 5 Bangs St., Millers Falls, MA 01349. Spencer Shorkey, same. Non-profit organization established to encourage the adoption of renewable energy technologies in regions that have lower adoption rates, by setting up working demonstrations of solar panel, battery and inverter systems in community and retail locations.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Bruins Booster Club Inc., 75 North St., Suite 410, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Andrea F. Nuciforo Jr., 985 West St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Non-profit organization established to promote physical fitness, recreational opportunities, team building and sportsmanship through ice skating, hockey instruction, and skill development for boys and girls, and to solicit and accept contributions, and to maintain a coaching staff and related program elements.

Flowmo Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jawad Laraqui, same. Computer software services.

Team Nissan Inc., 25 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Robert A. Urrutia, 327 Lakewood Terrace, Newton, NJ 07860. Franchised automobile dealership.

SPRINGFIELD

AY Star Transport Inc., 258 Connecticut Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Adnan Yildirim, 258 Connecticut Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Long-haul trucking.

Golden Choice Staffing Inc., 181 State St., Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01103. Nurdin Z Mwanilelo, same. Staffing agency.

Wealth Beyond Bars Coalition Inc., 1069 Boston Road #1079, Springfield, MA 01129. Tamar Nicolas, same. Non-profit organization established to reduce recidivism and reduce the difficulties of finding shelter for those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Inmortales Jeep Corp., 88 Exposition Ave., West Springfield MA 01089. Alberto Medina, 38 Asinof Ave., Apt. 237, Chicopee, MA 01013. Non-profit organization comprised of individuals that have Jeeps and who run them for special activities, birthday parties, weddings, and parades.

WESTFIELD

New England Farmhouse Woodcrafting Corp., 124 Feeding Hills Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Nathan Matthew King, same. Woodworking and retail.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of January 2023. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

AGAWAM

Aspen Hill Farm
1207 North Westfield St.
Lenny Blews

Auto Point Motors
1039 Springfield St.
Moe Borhot

Claremont Home Improvements
166 Thalia Dr.
Robert Claremont

Culverine Firearms
1325 Springfield St., Suite 7
Jeffrey Smith

Easterntronics
425 Springfield St.
Dang Huynh

Everestcar
266 Walnut St.
Eduard Pomaznuk

Giovanni’s
719 Main St.
Bruno Russo

AMHERST

The Barbershop Whiskey Barrel
35 Montague Road, Unit E
Malynda Isabelle

The Corner Cupboard
314 College St.
KaiQi Herzig

Crowned by Cage
12 Longmeadow Dr., Unit 21
Monica Cage

Dream Glimmers
85 Amity St., Apt. 201
Jennie Moss

KDQ Designs
170 East Road, Unit 84
Kathleen DeQuence Anderson

Kensie Beauty LLC
150 Fearing St.
Lara Mackenzie

BELCHERTOWN

Aqua Vitae Woodworks
396 Michael Sears Road
Justin Satkowski

M&C Towing
117 South Washington St.
Michael Piechota, Craig Blazejowski

CHICOPEE

A&M Auto Sales & Repair
451 Granby Road
Waleed Obeid

Bias Family Childcare
73 Saint James Ave.
Destiny Sanchez

The Calming Rain Wellness, LLC
1262 Memorial Dr.
Marquise Edmunds

CHS Girls Basketball Booster Club
20 Lord Ter.
Diane Cross, Monica Torres

Eagle Designs & Labels
126½ Cochran St.
Darren Descoteaux

ED Transport LLC
45 Laclede Ave.
Edgardo Diaz

Freihofer Baking Co.
437 Irene St.
Robert Shiwa

EAST LONGMEADOW

413 Power Washing
30 Chadwyck Lane
Regan Held

A&E Styles Inc.
2 North Main St.
Emanuela Hernandez

Amanda’s Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
35 Donamor Lane
Amanda Bousquet

Architecture Environment Life Inc.
264 North Main St., Unit 2
Kevin Rothschild-Shea

Autumn Lane Decor
46 Shaker Road
Judith Cusano

Blend
173 Shaker Road
Jillian Lafave

Ciao Bella Salon
128 Shaker Road
Christine O’Connell

Elevated Anesthesia Service
34 Pembroke Terrace
Nathanael Rosario

Elite Image
489 North Main St.
Stephanie Reid

Exim Communications Inc.
200 North Main St., Unit 4
Jose Borges

Goosehead Insurance
200 North Main St.
Rana Morton

ENFIELD

All American Assisted Living at Enfield
118 Hazard Ave.
Glenn Kaplan

Coin Cloud
307 Hazard Ave.
Christopher McAlary

Forty-Two Ten Consulting
8 Sandpiper Road
Joel Cox Jr.

Joey’s Flooring
40 Indian Run
Joseph Gannuscio Jr.

Liquor Ox
10 Hazard Ave., Unit 6
Gaurav Bishndi

GRANBY

McPherson Consulting Services
111 Taylor St.
Jeffrey McPherson

Mountain View Training Center
203 Taylor St.
Daniel Haber

GREAT BARRINGTON

Allard Engineering
61 Blue Hill Road
David Allard

Barrington Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
20 Stockbridge Road
Erin Fleig

Berkshire Corporate Retreats
7 Meadow Lane
Sabrina Jaffe, Michael Jaffe

Birches-Roy Funeral Home
33 South St.
Joseph Roy

Blue Heron Reiki
388 Park St. North
Karen Smith Clark

Brownson’s Towing & Repair
115 Gas House Lane
Connor Brownson

Byzantiums
32 Railroad St.
Anne Minifie

Caretaking Unlimited
77 Egremont Plain Road
Jonathan Banks Shapiro

The Chef’s Shop
31 Railroad St., Suite 4
Robert Navarino

D.A. Dempsey Auto Sales
446 Stockbridge Road
David Dempsey

Derek Neaz-Nibur, PsyD
21 Pope St.
Derek Neaz-Nibur

Doula Odessa & Birth Services
80 Maple St., Suite 3
Odessa Bates

Fancy That Antiques
504 Stockbridge Road
Malena Teves

Great Barrington Community Acupuncture Clinic
294 Main St., Suite 6
Michelle Manto

Guarducci Stained Glass Studios
6 Stony Brook Road
David Guarducci

Handy Andy Utility Services
208 South St.
William Crowell Sr.

Happy Nails and Spa Inc.
329 Stockbridge Road, Suite 1
Binh Tran

Jay Amidon
437 Old Monterey Road
Jay Amidon

Leave ’em with Liv
276 North Plain Road
Olivia Van Sant

Lion Cleaning Services
12 Mechanic St.
Maritza Atehortua

GREENFIELD

A.B. Edmonds Construction
127 Shelburne Road
Alfred Edmonds

Aromatic Fillers LLC
38 Hayward St.
Todd Green

Artisan Beverage Corp.
324 Wells St.
Jeffrey Canter

Blake Equipment
28 Butternut St.
Blake Group Holdings

Blue Ganu
62 Grayes Road
Terry Gray

Connecticut River Acupuncture
14 Miles St.
Joshua Warren

Copycat
180 Main St.
Heewon Yang

Cowan Garage
93 Vernon St.
James Cowan, Alice Cowan

Designs by Monique
227 Colrain Road
Monique Richardson

GFC Inc.
347 Wells St.
Eugene Darmanchev, Dmitriy Darmanchev

Joan E. Bitters TBC
698 Country Club Road
Joan Bitters

Joseph S. Rae
347 Wells St.
Joseph S. Rae, LLC

Kathryn Martini LLC
42 Abbott St.
Kathyrn Martini

HADLEY

Budget Auto Repair
8 Pine Hill Road
Kevin Michelson

In the Green Gardens
243 Russell St.
In the Green Gardens Inc.

Kellogg Builders
12 Knightly Road
Larry Kellogg

Mobil
110 Russell St.
Gibbs Oil Co.

HOLYOKE

Brian Boru
37 Commercial St.
Carlo Sarno

China House
322A Appleton St.
China House

Izm Prizm
535 Main St.
Orlando Santos

Kim Lee Nails
322 Appleton St.
Luy Nguyen

LeafLux Cannabis
40 Lyman St.
Albert Babadzhonov

MammaRazzi Photography Inc.
4 Open Square Way
Jenna Medina, Jacqueline Slatton

LONGMEADOW

Aislinn Paige Art
47 Barclay St.
Aislinn Calabrese

Calming Goods
56 Lincoln Road
Kara Upperton, Constance Gumlaw

LUDLOW

A.K. Paint
9 Cady St.
Andrew Kessler

Balance Professional
77 East St.
Lori Miller

Bare Beauty
271 East St.
Katie Chicoine

The Chop Shop
123 Center St.
Jessica Lacosse

Dr. Binca Warren, DMD
77 Winsor St., Unit 102
Binca Warren

Envision Wellness-Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
77 Winsor St., Unit 101
Cristina Carreira

Head to Toe Day Spa
36 East St.
Danyun Huang

KWJ Mechanical Services
193 Marion Circle
Kris Johnson

MONSON

Allyson Heintz Eventing
147 Wales Road
Allyson Heintz

Bumblebee Quilting Service
17 Green St.
James Lynch

J&L Lawncare & More
72 Wood Hill Road
Joseph Tetreault IV, Luke Mitchell

Mystic Grove Goods
270 Silver St.
Tracey Kida, Paul Kida

NORTH ADAMS

KT Realty Management
118 Bracewell Ave., Unit 1W
Makayla Thomas

RJ’s Taxi
429 Curran Highway
Obilio Rodriguez

PITTSFIELD

27 Hull Ave.
27 Hull Ave.
Brian Boateng

28 Clinton Ave. LLC
144 Clinton Ave.
Jaryn Pierson

A-Go Transportation Services LLC
52 Linden St.
Michael Agovi

AK Online Store
1278 North St.
Arthur Friederick Jr.

Anna Maria Gifts
144 South St.
Joanna Sokolsky

Auto Tech Repair Inc.
1335 West Housatonic St.
Auto Tech Repair Inc.

Berkshire Automotive
607 West Housatonic St.
Berkshire Automotive Repair and Sales Inc.

Berkshire Screen
35 First St.
B&G Glass LLC

Blueprint Property Group
437 North St.
437 Property Management LLC

Cali Vera Skate Co.
75 Sherwood Dr.
Benjamin LaForest

Camp Arrow Wood
195 Cloverdale St.
Caw II LLC

The Central Downtown Inn and Suites
20 West Housatonic St.
Rivera Properties LLC

Chili’s Grill & Bar
555 Hubbard Ave., Suite 107
Pepper Dining Inc.

Deidre’s Special Day
2 South St.
Deidre Torra Inc.

Dotties Coffee Lounge
444 North St.
Jessica Rufo

Eastern Body Works and Reflexology
765 Tyler St.
Shu Tong Chau

Embrace Potential
26 Pleasure Ave.
Kathleen Riley

Emily Joy Seamstress
101 Gamwell Ave.
Emily Geary

Innovation Renovation & Construction Inc.
30 Warwick St.
Innovation Renovation & Construction Inc.

KJ Home Improvement LLC
200 Montgomery Ave. Ext.
KJ Home Improvement LLC

KRM Remodeling
82 Wilson St.
Skyler Cesan Karns

K’s Merchandise
301 North St.
Kyoung Ja Kim

SOUTH HADLEY

Jim’s Home Improvement
6 Lloyd St.
James Pouliot

Gorse Children’s Center
27 Morgan St.
Valley Opportunity Council

Sevarino Bookeeping Service
42 Lamb St.
Donna Sevarino

SOUTHWICK

40 Up Tackle Co.
813 College Highway
Nathan Kane

Coward Farms LLC
150 College Highway
John Coward

SPRINGFIELD

Arminder Singh MD P.C.
50 Maple St.
Arminder Singh, MD

The B Brand
68 King St.
Mattie McQuarley

Before After
686 Belmont Ave.
Jose Calderon

Beyond Glamorous
524 Main St.
Latisha Smith

Big D’s Collectibles
6 Campechi St.
Darren DiFronzo

Bkaye Self-Storage
553-555 St. James Ave.
St. James Place

A Brush and a Bucket
21 Higgins Circle
Shaquille Rodriguez

The Capanna
1655 Boston Road
Dawn Cincotta

City Beat Multi Media Group
95 Mill St.
Anthony Bass

Class Auto Sales
466 Main St.
Eddy Almanzar

Cortland Dental & Braces
1070 St. James Ave.
Hathaway Road Dental

Couture Property Group
465 Taylor St.
Robert Couture

Cumberland Farms #6717
66 Parker St.
Cumberland Farms

El Sazon Criollo
464 Bridge St.
Waleska Colon

Esporta Fitness
1150 West Columbus Ave.
LAF Inc.

Fired & Grilled Trap House
1269 Berkshire Ave.
Damall Dyer

Food Zone Supermarket
355 Belmont Ave.
D&F Food Service

Hatillo Restaurant LLC
810 Cottage St.
Angel Aviles Cruz

Home Improvement
61 Hall St.
Exal Gonzalez

Jacob Roofing
413 Nottingham St.
Dimas Castaneda

JV Consulting Firm
108 Mooreland St.
Jacqueline Velez

La3pleta
5 Fairdel St.
Yonad Sierra

Lai Z Auto Repair
62 Worcester Ave.
Vidal Morales

Lashed by Madison
143 Main St., Suite 316
Madison Rose

Little Workshop
4 Front St.
Paul Stasiak

Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing
807 Wilbraham Road
Margaret Mantini

M&J Illumination
18 Alderman St.
Jesus Rodriguez

Ma’Hjunie Customs
46 Montgomery St.
Kenyetta Hagans

WARE

LJG Properties
45 Old Gilbertville Road
Lisa Gauvin

M&R Concentrates
54 Greenwich Plains Road
Ryan Sinclair

WEST SPRINGFIELD

5 Star Bookkeeping Service
169 Main St.
Jeffrey Chickerella

Advanced Aesthetics Medi Spa LLC
120 Westfield St.
Yelena Ivanov

Atwood Fire & Security
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon

Berkshire Group
76 Van Horn St.
Gary Webster

Colorbomb Studios LLC
1417 Westfield St.
Daniel Soule

Detecto Guard
31-33 Sylvan St.
George Condon

Dr. Christine G. Whalen
1005 Elm St.
Christine Whalen

Dynamark Security Centers
31-33 Sylvan St.
George Condon

Eastern Builders
733 Memorial Ave.
Sergey Kaletin

Hydro Dog Town of West Springfield
640 Elm St.
Joseph Maple

Jen’s Custom Gnomes
176 Woodbrook Terrace
Jennifer Peterson

Landry Lock and Alarm
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon

Lily’s
6 Windpath West
Susan Melchin

Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Co.
174 Brush Hill Ave.
Roland Joyal

WILBRAHAM

Happy Goat Farm
26 Monson Road
Jeffrey Lotterer

Image ‘n’ Ink
2009 Boston Road
Barbara Christie

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Bankruptcies

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

Altomare Jr., Salvatore P.
178 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/05/2023

Atalay, Ibrahim
25R Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/06/2023

Auclair, Amber L.
140 Pulaski St., Apt. A
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/06/2023

Bonilla, Angel Isaac
837 State St., Apt. 146
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/04/2023

Brown, Richard W.
101 Dunham Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/11/2023

Clark, Eloise
110 Tilton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/09/2023

Collins, Jennifer
283 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/11/2023

Conde, Victor M.
Conde, Rachel R.
112 Pineview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/12/2023

Daitch, Jason P.
a/k/a Daitch-Bergeron, Jason P.
Daitch, Kristyana E.
a/k/a Digiovanni, Kristyana E.
175 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/06/2023

Graham, Elizabeth A.
81 Fish St., Apt. 2
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/15/2023

Hutchinson, William
375 North St.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/09/2023

McIntosh, Mellesha
121 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/11/2023

Rivas, Libia
41 Chestnut St., Apt 305
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/11/2023

Savage, Carol Nellyne
57 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 01/04/2023

Stamp, Angella C.
a/k/a Morgan, Angella C.
242 Cabinet St., #1
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Date: 01/13/2023

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff February 15, 2023

Real Estate

The following real estate transactions (latest available) were compiled by Banker & Tradesman and are published as they were received. Only transactions exceeding $115,000 are listed. Buyer and seller fields contain only the first name listed on the deed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

103 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Claire E. Johnson
Seller: John J. Mossman
Date: 01/12/23

COLRAIN

326 West Leyden Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rhonda Wainshilbaum
Seller: Sky Blue (Estate)
Date: 01/20/23

253 West Leyden Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jaidan Realty Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Alisa R. Greenbacher
Date: 01/09/23

DEERFIELD

33 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Paul A. Windt
Seller: Monique R. Gagnon
Date: 01/18/23

ERVING

22 Central St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Jeffrey P. McAndrews
Seller: Margaret L. McAndrews
Date: 01/12/23

GILL

43 Ben Hale Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Trevor Berman
Seller: Derek P. Irvine
Date: 01/13/23

GREENFIELD

687 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Daniel K. Vaccari
Seller: Melvin Lawrence
Date: 01/20/23

1385 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $799,000
Buyer: W&A Real Estate LLC
Seller: Jeffrey L. Coulson
Date: 01/13/23

436 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Staci M. Miner
Seller: Bingnet, Christa C., (Estate)
Date: 01/11/23

17 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Natashia Patria
Seller: Trevor Berman
Date: 01/12/23

51 Forest Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Jessica L. Green
Seller: Asher Construction LLC
Date: 01/17/23

200 Hope St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $253,600
Buyer: Nicholas Constantilos
Seller: Joseph H. Nickerson
Date: 01/20/23

121 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Corey M. Walters
Seller: Brittany Ward
Date: 01/10/23

15 Oak Hill Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Elaine Howard
Seller: David J. Attesi
Date: 01/20/23

18 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexis A. Silk
Seller: Valerie Walker
Date: 01/11/23

64 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $251,400
Buyer: Alexander Peterson
Seller: Stephanie A. Thomas
Date: 01/12/23

HAWLEY

4 East Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ian N. Seaver
Seller: James R. Schaefer
Date: 01/12/23

HEATH

250 South Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Natalie M. Rodriguez
Seller: T. & Tamara Miller LT
Date: 01/09/23

LEVERETT

50 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Eric D. Donnelly
Seller: Todd C. Griswold
Date: 01/10/23

MONTAGUE

21 Crocker Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $384,700
Buyer: Jessica L. Rivera
Seller: Patricia Ann Ryan
Date: 01/20/23

8 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nathan Davies
Seller: Barry F. Kostanski
Date: 01/13/23

54 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jared L. Porter
Seller: Sarah J. Hamlin
Date: 01/20/23

NORTHFIELD

13 Glenwood Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Victoria Brito
Seller: Spencer W. Gowan
Date: 01/09/23

ORANGE

Flagg Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Heyes Family Forests LLC
Seller: Laurey C. Kenerson
Date: 01/12/23

94 Prospect St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Taisha Garrett
Seller: John Washiek
Date: 01/20/23

128 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Ricardo Sainvil
Seller: Brenda I. Schatz
Date: 01/20/23

121 West Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Cynthia B. Chandler
Seller: David K. Mallett
Date: 01/20/23

ROWE

19 Ford Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $258,700
Buyer: Coastline Property Renovation
Seller: Jess F. Row
Date: 01/13/23

SHELBURNE

22 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Richard Binns
Seller: Bragdon-Bingham Int.
Date: 01/11/23

1184 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jesse T. Seaver
Seller: Roberts, Shirley A., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/23

SHUTESBURY

662 Pratt Corner Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Richard A. Gallo
Seller: James R. Averill
Date: 01/18/23

SUNDERLAND

118 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Sunderland Rentals LLC
Seller: Ronald M. Rodak
Date: 01/13/23

42 Park Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ronald Wetherby
Seller: James M. Kowaleck
Date: 01/09/23

20 Reservoir Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $323,750
Buyer: Norbert R. Kaminski
Seller: Marjorie A. Gordon
Date: 01/18/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

523 Franklin St., Ext
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Mauricio G. Garzon
Seller: Charlene A. Harnish
Date: 01/18/23

123 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: Guy C. Qvistgaard
Seller: Carl Nunziato
Date: 01/18/23

105 Northwood St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Pavel Kovalenko
Seller: Judith B. Losito
Date: 01/20/23

14 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mark Chevalier
Seller: Belisa A. Chevalier
Date: 01/17/23

15 Red Fox Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert A. Beaulieu
Seller: Scott A. Zielinski
Date: 01/09/23

299 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,625
Buyer: First Nationwide Realty LLC
Seller: Twelve Doors LLC
Date: 01/10/23

BLANDFORD

184 Otis Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jeremy Reinford
Seller: Paul C. Brewer
Date: 01/10/23

BRIMFIELD

71 Dunhamtown Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Sandra Riverson
Seller: Christopher Stocks
Date: 01/09/23

79 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $456,000
Buyer: Darren A. Wiemer
Seller: Roderick W. Jensen
Date: 01/10/23

CHICOPEE

16 Atkins St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jose Cortes
Seller: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Date: 01/09/23

34 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Cory L. Phillips
Seller: Andrew J. Bower 2016 RET
Date: 01/20/23

3 Charles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Charles RT
Seller: Ira Helfand
Date: 01/13/23

94 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Shatequa Watkins
Seller: Deborah A. Boulanger
Date: 01/20/23

627 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Prossy Drinkwine
Seller: Robert Bergmann
Date: 01/18/23

145 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Top Notch Transitional Services
Seller: Lisa Cerruti
Date: 01/11/23

42 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Justine R. Jaworski
Seller: Brady RT
Date: 01/12/23

19 Marshall Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Newton F. Asaah-Achu
Seller: Matthew J. Walker
Date: 01/10/23

67 Mayflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $213,515
Buyer: Tony Tereso
Seller: Derwood Lifgren
Date: 01/13/23

229 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Noah P. Salmon
Seller: Claire M. Lacroix
Date: 01/18/23

45 New York Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Wilber Moreno
Seller: Nelson E. Leclair
Date: 01/09/23

44 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Greyshmarie Gonzalez
Seller: Joseph G. Kane
Date: 01/20/23

18 Pickering St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Quinn
Seller: Gabriel M. Jaworski
Date: 01/12/23

15 Savory Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shirley A. Leca
Seller: Leca, Allen G., (Estate)
Date: 01/19/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

78 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Carlos U. Arcentales
Seller: Andrew A. McGrath
Date: 01/09/23

79 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Denvor Realty LLC
Seller: Henrod Holding LLC
Date: 01/10/23

81 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Denvor Realty LLC
Seller: Henrod Holding LLC
Date: 01/10/23

27 Maryland St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Linh K. Cao
Seller: Juan M. Garcia-Ramos
Date: 01/20/23

146 Meadowbrook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Cory Battles
Seller: Shaleice Parris
Date: 01/10/23

238 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $599,900
Buyer: Sanjay Timilsina
Seller: Gregory A. Vatrano
Date: 01/11/23

562 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $1,020,000
Buyer: Rita Kohli Fitness
Seller: Orion Pro Friend SL LLC
Date: 01/17/23

HOLLAND

124 Old County Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $157,397
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Michael Damato
Date: 01/10/23

HOLYOKE

69 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Haley Gaudette
Seller: Sean T. Rohan
Date: 01/12/23

70 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $368,500
Buyer: Frank Heston
Seller: Robert C. Fuller
Date: 01/17/23

81 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $348,900
Buyer: Damian R. Fernandez
Seller: Robin T. Lazorik
Date: 01/11/23

54-56 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Juan A. Velez
Seller: William Rivera
Date: 01/13/23

42 Clinton Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $234,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Gnatek
Seller: John P. Aubin
Date: 01/18/23

27 Concord Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Lelise R. Roberts
Seller: Celia E. Overby
Date: 01/10/23

107 Cross Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kerry Kraft
Seller: Xinghuan Chen
Date: 01/20/23

979-981 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Angel J. Cruz
Seller: Phantom Holdings LLC
Date: 01/17/23

16 Greenwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Gian M. Rosado-Freytiz
Seller: Peter J. McAndrew
Date: 01/17/23

154 Huron Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sunflower Holdings LLC
Seller: Garrison J. Rivard
Date: 01/17/23

15 Nicholls Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Millay
Seller: Peter J. Moriarty
Date: 01/20/23

474 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Iglesia Bautista Quechua
Seller: DNKB Properties LLC
Date: 01/11/23

80-82 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: George L. Vinas
Seller: Jonathan Soto
Date: 01/17/23

LONGMEADOW

105 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Erik L. Borreson
Seller: Sara Caulson
Date: 01/20/23

908 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Dinesh Patel
Seller: Subhash C. Grover
Date: 01/20/23

951 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $865,800
Buyer: Stassen Ft
Seller: Aaron D. Kugelmass
Date: 01/13/23

47 Ridge Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $795,000
Buyer: Mark R. Fairchild
Seller: Jerry L. Gibson
Date: 01/20/23

46 Roseland Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Denisa Murtich-Nelson
Seller: Leonard S. Bell
Date: 01/17/23

103 Warren Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Analy Duong
Seller: JJB Builders Corp.
Date: 01/20/23

42 Williston Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $351,255
Buyer: Lumturi RT
Seller: Dorita Henderson
Date: 01/20/23

LUDLOW

348 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christine O’Shaunnessy
Seller: Dawn M. Scott
Date: 01/19/23

75 Heritage Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rebecca Rondeau
Seller: Celia A. Tarasavitch
Date: 01/11/23

70 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Brousseau
Seller: Ann M. Brousseau
Date: 01/20/23

39 Michael St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,900
Buyer: Amy Doble
Seller: Chloe Molitoris
Date: 01/12/23

87-89 Minechoag Hts.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Peter J. Godbout
Seller: Vincent Villano
Date: 01/19/23

Turning Leaf Road, Lot 99
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Aneta Sucharski
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 01/19/23

MONSON

24 Betty Jean Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Alyshia M. Jensen
Seller: Thomas J. Keller
Date: 01/10/23

23 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dawn A. Rogers
Seller: Heather A. Winter
Date: 01/13/23

18 Hilltop Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Joseph W. Goodreau
Seller: Jeffrey D. Lord
Date: 01/17/23

PALMER

194 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Caar Development LLC
Seller: Betsy T. Leduc
Date: 01/19/23

4002 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Wiseman Xavier
Seller: Jehoram RT
Date: 01/20/23

25 French Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kevin Germain
Seller: Carol A. Lee
Date: 01/12/23

2191 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Katie Pilleri
Seller: Mint Realty Group LLC
Date: 01/13/23

3157-3159 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Robert M. Mileski
Seller: Robert M. Mileski
Date: 01/13/23

57 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: James E. Dupont
Date: 01/20/23

5 New Hampshire Ave.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kimberly J. Nowicki
Seller: Erik Salstead
Date: 01/20/23

37 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Christopher V. Bukowski
Date: 01/19/23

RUSSELL

1441 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Jeffrey L. Footit
Date: 01/11/23

923 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michele L. Horvath-Spear
Seller: Tanis M. Meisenhelder
Date: 01/10/23

1114 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01050
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Stan Properties LLC
Seller: Howard R. Noe
Date: 01/20/23

SPRINGFIELD

821 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tam T. Nguyen
Seller: Nhuan N. Nguyen
Date: 01/09/23

35 Archie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Eulogio T. Felix
Seller: Todd M. Bonett
Date: 01/20/23

106 Barber St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,013
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Harvey E. Councilman
Date: 01/13/23

121 Bellevue Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Roland Hope
Seller: Morin, Dolores M., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/23

463 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Padam Gajmer
Seller: Suk Majhi
Date: 01/19/23

46 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Hugh A. Harline
Seller: Veale, Rita S., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/23

95 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Robert McCarty
Seller: Joanne K. Gilmour
Date: 01/09/23

46-48 Blanding St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: James R. Foy
Seller: D. Smith Real Estate Holdings Inc.
Date: 01/20/23

32 Breckwood Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Patricia Y. Cheeks
Seller: Steven W. Lewis
Date: 01/11/23

15 Buick St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Stefen S. Welch
Seller: Walmer, Ellen K., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/23

240 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Revitalize Community Development Corp.
Seller: Home Builders & Remodelers
Date: 01/12/23

34 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Elioenai Rodriguez
Seller: Reinaldo Bermudez
Date: 01/17/23

17 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Rodrigo Bustillo
Seller: Nicholas Ayala
Date: 01/12/23

81 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Alonzo H. Johnson
Date: 01/10/23

435 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Centro Cristiano Emanuel
Seller: Edward L. Young
Date: 01/19/23

33-35 Crown St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ana Figueroa
Seller: Kouadio M. Nguessan
Date: 01/18/23

107 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jose M. Rios
Seller: Fellion, Jeffrey E., (Estate)
Date: 01/09/23

62 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Lawrence J. Shea
Seller: Daniel J. Haseaert
Date: 01/18/23

18 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $231,070
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Haji Reed
Date: 01/10/23

181 Fernbank Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Michelle Cooper
Seller: Halina Piorkowska
Date: 01/11/23

18 French St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Abdulrazaq Abdulrazaq
Seller: Jeffery Hyde
Date: 01/13/23

15 Garford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Erin E. Hagerty
Seller: Jadwiga Fiszer
Date: 01/20/23

101 Genesee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Valentin
Seller: Patricia D. McKenzie
Date: 01/18/23

31 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: James D. Greenwood
Seller: Alicia Garcia
Date: 01/20/23

249 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $273,500
Buyer: Nicolas A. Valentine
Seller: City Of Homes Real Estate Ventures LLC
Date: 01/17/23

19 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $234,999
Buyer: Adam David
Seller: Jennifer L. Bifulco
Date: 01/11/23

140 Hudson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Devin Bushey
Seller: Chicklowski, Nancy, (Estate)
Date: 01/09/23

126 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $3,350,000
Buyer: Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.
Seller: PJC Realty Mass. Inc.
Date: 01/18/23

50 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Gr Remodel LLC
Seller: 50 Kenway Dr TR
Date: 01/13/23

29 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,840
Buyer: REO TR
Seller: Keren D. Barry
Date: 01/11/23

184 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Alonzo Williams
Date: 01/13/23

86 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Natacha Auguste
Seller: Fyxer Up Properties LLC
Date: 01/17/23

96 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: 96 Magnolia Terrace LLC
Seller: Waleryszak, Marion B., (Estate)
Date: 01/20/23

92 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Adrianna M. Rivera
Seller: Martha L. Black
Date: 01/13/23

27 Malibu Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kyra Rodriguez
Seller: Marcus Moore
Date: 01/13/23

48-50 Mansfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Gianni Cofer-Smith
Seller: Home Staging & Realty LLC
Date: 01/13/23

72-74 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Monique Osbourne
Seller: Hanh N. Pham
Date: 01/12/23

58 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sybil Maynard-Holder
Seller: Eddie W. Leverett
Date: 01/13/23

52 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ian T. Iwinski
Seller: Bryce Y. Lupien
Date: 01/18/23

543 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thembisa T. Gilgeous
Seller: 3N Property LLC
Date: 01/09/23

50 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Myrtho Lambert
Seller: Precious Williams
Date: 01/11/23

87-89 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: James E. Phelps
Seller: Luz Diaz
Date: 01/19/23

24 Pearl Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Micah Y. Feldman
Date: 01/11/23

84 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Minerva Cabrera
Seller: Carol Martin
Date: 01/11/23

66 Pinta Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Amy Moore
Seller: Vaughn Irt
Date: 01/09/23

23 Puritan Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Jessenia Y. Dechert
Seller: Suzanne Patnaude
Date: 01/13/23

34 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Luisa M. Diaz-Marcano
Seller: Felicia R. Barber
Date: 01/09/23

53 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Marsha X. Qian
Seller: Sonya E. Gonzalez
Date: 01/10/23

241 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mohit Adhikari
Seller: Ravin S. Acharya
Date: 01/17/23

119 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Luis Alicea
Seller: Rebecca E. Lesure
Date: 01/20/23

61 Suzanne St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,400
Buyer: Jacob Saleh
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 01/17/23

12-14 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mark Melikian
Seller: Michael G. Shepard
Date: 01/11/23

115 Sylvester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Carline Fonrose
Seller: Manuel J. Hernandez
Date: 01/19/23

42 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Julio C. Sanabria
Seller: Brandi M. Gamble-Eddington
Date: 01/13/23

127 Webber St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Devon King
Seller: Gertrude M. Gibbs
Date: 01/12/23

35 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Hanna A. Baffour
Seller: Jose R. Fernandez
Date: 01/10/23

93 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Hedge Hog Industries Corp
Seller: Dnepro Properties LLC
Date: 01/20/23

29-31 Wigwam Place
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emmanuel D. Marte
Seller: Rosa Burgos
Date: 01/10/23

1189-1191 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: KB Estates LLC
Seller: Purchrock LLC
Date: 01/12/23

851 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Shanique R. Green
Seller: Tuan A. Tran
Date: 01/19/23

SOUTHWICK

729 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Christopher Laboranti
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 01/19/23

3 Evergreen St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Michael R. Laiho
Date: 01/10/23

17 Ham Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Rachel C. Foxe
Seller: Glenn F. McNeil
Date: 01/20/23

9 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 01/11/23

TOLLAND

58 Porcupine Point Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Yong J. No
Seller: Matthew D. Scharff
Date: 01/10/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

621 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Christopher Mulcahy
Seller: Chris S. Laboranti
Date: 01/19/23

15 Avondale Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Raul Portorreal
Seller: Walter J. Palasz
Date: 01/13/23

516 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Eric R. Boudreau
Seller: John Cataldo IRT
Date: 01/10/23

468 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Ram B. Tamang
Seller: Frances Marshall
Date: 01/18/23

30 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: William L. Siano
Seller: Bodzioch, Antoinette, (Estate)
Date: 01/09/23

117 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Dennis Clark
Seller: Paul R. Dickey
Date: 01/09/23

WESTFIELD

46 Chapel St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Colibri Properties LLC
Seller: Douglas Fuller
Date: 01/10/23

57 Crescent Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Rumplik
Seller: Leslie A. Bannish
Date: 01/12/23

20 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Helena K. Mochak
Seller: Francis J. Simmitt
Date: 01/19/23

26 Lois St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Renee Gonnello
Seller: Robin Sheldon
Date: 01/12/23

15 New Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: John H. Thomas
Seller: Mieczyslaw Niziol
Date: 01/10/23

141 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Guven Orman
Seller: Nickole Kugel
Date: 01/11/23

WILBRAHAM

49 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: William H. Kemple
Seller: Richard K. Eyer
Date: 01/20/23

53-55 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: William H. Kemple
Seller: Richard K. Eyer
Date: 01/20/23

29 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Choctaw American Insurance Inc.
Seller: Sarah Stout
Date: 01/10/23

36 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Jolanta E. Oleksak
Date: 01/10/23

12 Maplewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Laura M. Findlay
Seller: Nancy L. Ryan
Date: 01/20/23

17 Shirley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Josette Dawkins
Seller: David R. Scudder
Date: 01/12/23

125 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Christopher Stocks
Seller: Stephen G. Cote
Date: 01/10/23

7 Surrey Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Riccardo Albano
Seller: Cynthia L. Catuogno
Date: 01/19/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

30 McClellan St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Historic Renovations & Real Estate
Seller: Simpson, Judy Lewis, (Estate)
Date: 01/18/23

33 Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Spielvogel
Seller: Jason J. Weakley
Date: 01/12/23

58 South Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Perron
Seller: Timothy W. Aldrich
Date: 01/17/23

626 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Juliana Hatfield
Seller: Helen H. Grabel
Date: 01/13/23

19 Thayer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Gaibrial P. Duffy
Seller: KGT Associates LLC
Date: 01/19/23

535 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $408,500
Buyer: Emad Mady
Seller: Paul A. Ita
Date: 01/13/23

BELCHERTOWN

28 Alden Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Brian Huyler
Seller: Lihui Tan
Date: 01/17/23

Bardwell St., Lot 4
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joan Mikos
Seller: Carol A. Spellman
Date: 01/10/23

79 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Allan P. Cote
Seller: M. & G. Land Development LLC
Date: 01/19/23

192 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jennifer Kalmansson
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 01/10/23

120 Kennedy Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Ingram
Seller: Brianna M. Lacki
Date: 01/20/23

CHESTERFIELD

East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: William Bitzer
Seller: Richard Stewart
Date: 01/17/23

127 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Julie A. Roberts
Seller: June Hinton LT
Date: 01/09/23

EASTHAMPTON

17 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: 17 Florence Road LLC
Seller: Meghan J. Royal
Date: 01/12/23

8 Jones Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Maxwell T. Swisher
Seller: Barry J. Picard
Date: 01/17/23

15 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $411,100
Buyer: Richard K. Brown
Seller: Daniel J. Noonan
Date: 01/11/23

118 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $6,000,000
Buyer: Weny Pat LLC
Seller: CPI East Hampton I. LLC
Date: 01/10/23

GRANBY

533 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jessica R. Law
Seller: Maia Ft
Date: 01/20/23

435 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Stanley Hill
Seller: Stimpson, Steven A., (Estate)
Date: 01/13/23

145 Harris St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Heather R. Labonte
Seller: Candice L. Reynolds
Date: 01/17/23

HADLEY

333 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,980,000
Buyer: Stadium Realty LLC
Seller: William H. McLoughlin
Date: 01/17/23

8 Sunrise Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Maureen Humpage
Seller: Mark Lively
Date: 01/20/23

4 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $424,500
Buyer: Sarah L. Gilleman
Seller: Dian Ossolinski RET
Date: 01/13/23

HUNTINGTON

7 Cullen Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brent L. Fox
Seller: Charlene Call
Date: 01/11/23

NORTHAMPTON

323 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Spagnoli
Seller: Twomarks NT
Date: 01/13/23

504 Easthampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $742,000
Buyer: D. A. Sullivan & Sons Inc.
Seller: Tessier FT
Date: 01/09/23

148 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $925,340
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Caird
Seller: Sunwood Development Corp.
Date: 01/09/23

67 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Max Hebert
Seller: Scott C. Harlow
Date: 01/18/23

591 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Valerie Marcus
Seller: Michael E. Aleo
Date: 01/09/23

40 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Richard C. Weis
Seller: Sarah L. Gilleman
Date: 01/13/23

613 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Hailey A. Miller
Seller: Linda A. Bullock
Date: 01/20/23

96 Woods Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $577,500
Buyer: Michael B. Sharick
Seller: Daniel L. Plotkin
Date: 01/12/23

SOUTH HADLEY

31 Ashfield Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Victor Perpetua
Seller: Janice M. Detoma RET
Date: 01/11/23

25 Judd Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $322,900
Buyer: Abigail P. Lukasik
Seller: Kevin Garvin
Date: 01/09/23

16 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: David M. Urbanski
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 01/20/23

41 Viviani St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jamie-Lynn M. Overby
Seller: Gary P. Biela
Date: 01/10/23

87 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David M. Brown
Seller: Thomas S. Simpson RET
Date: 01/12/23

WARE

1 Briar Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Audra Ekmalian
Seller: Carl R. Waal
Date: 01/10/23

26 Grove St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Peter D. Harper
Seller: Upland Mtg. Loan TA
Date: 01/13/23

135 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Blackrock Group LLC
Seller: JRES LLC
Date: 01/09/23

3 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Thomas Collins
Seller: Qingxin Tian
Date: 01/19/23

2 Quarry St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Luksha
Seller: Richard A. Anair
Date: 01/20/23

WILLIAMSBURG

84 Briar Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Matthew Bienia
Seller: Nona C. Seredynski
Date: 01/20/23

Nominations Sought for Pynchon Award

By BusinessWest Staff February 14, 2023

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties for the Pynchon Award, which recognizes citizens of this region who have rendered outstanding commitment to the community.

The Order of William Pynchon was established by the Advertising Club in 1915 to recognize and encourage individuals whose lives and achievements typify the ideals of promoting citizenship and the building of a better community in Western Mass. Past recipients include community volunteers, social activists, teachers, journalists, public servants, business leaders, philanthropists, historians, physicians, and war heroes — a diverse group united by their passion for our region.

To nominate an individual, submit a letter explaining why the nominee should be considered. Be sure to include biographical information, outstanding accomplishments, examples of service to the community, organizations he or she is or has been active in, and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three people who can further attest to the nominee’s eligibility for induction into the Order of William Pynchon. The Pynchon trustees reserve the right to eliminate nominations from consideration due to insufficient information.

Qualifying nominees will be considered and researched by the Pynchon trustees, composed of the current and five past presidents of the Advertising Club. Nominations must be submitted by March 31 to William Pynchon Trustees, Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, P.O. Box 1022, West Springfield, MA 01090-1022, or by email to [email protected].

Pynchon medalists are chosen by unanimous decision of the Pynchon trustees. The 2023 recipients will be announced in June, with an awards ceremony tentatively scheduled for the fall. Recipients are presented with a bronze medal cast with the name and likeness of Springfield’s founder, William Pynchon, and bearing the inscription: “They honor us whom we honor.”

I Found Light Against All Odds to Host Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser on March 8

By BusinessWest Staff February 14, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — I Found Light Against All Odds announced its first annual Celebrity Bartender fundraising event will take place on Wednesday, March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Plan B Restaurant in Springfield.

The event will help the nonprofit continue to support at-risk youth and families in need and assist with the purchase of a home for homeless teen girls. A silent donor has pledged to match up to $100,000 to help with the purchase of the home.

Michelle Brooks-Thompson will be performing at the event. She is an award-winning recording artist, a finalist on the third season of The Voice, a vocal coach, a motivational speaker, and CEO of MBT Music Inc. She has performed at many professional sporting events, singing the national anthem. She will perform “Never Give Up” at the I Found Light Against All Odds fundraiser.

Celebrity bartenders for the evening include Kristine Puglisi Allard (Square One), Raymond Berry Jr. (White Lion Brewing Co.), Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Dawn Creighton (Community Connector), state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst, Nadim Kashouh (Nadim’s Mediterranean Restaurant), Springfield City Council President Jesse Lederman, Waleska Lugo (Inclusive Strategies, LLC), Dan Moriarty (Monson Savings Bank), state Sen. Jake Oliveira, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Payton Shubrick (6 Brick’s), Alethea Stevenson (Center School After School Program), and Jeff Sullivan (New Valley Bank & Trust).

Cooley Dickinson Launches New Brand Identity

By BusinessWest Staff February 14, 2023

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NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital has officially unveiled its new brand and visual identity, representing its enhanced collaboration with colleagues throughout the Mass General Brigham system.

The hospital began installing exterior signage with the name (Mass General Brigham – Cooley Dickinson) and new logo on its main campus last month; installation was completed last week.

“The signs on our building and through our hospital campus visually reinforce that Cooley Dickinson is part of Mass General Brigham, a world-class healthcare system with patients at its center,” Cooley Dickinson President and CEO Lynnette Watkins said. “Mass General Brigham is committed to delivering local expertise to Pioneer Valley residents. When we combine our resources and talents, we provide a powerful impact for patients and the communities we serve.”

Some of the services Mass General Brigham brings to the community include medical oncology, radiation oncology, and genetic counseling services through the Mass General Cancer Center; evaluation clinics for liver and kidney transplantation; and maternal fetal medicine services. “These are services that are not typically found at community hospitals,” she said. “We are so fortunate to collaborate with Mass General Brigham to make these and other services available to our community.”

At the same time, Watkins noted, Cooley Dickinson has a 137-year history in its community. “Our unique culture and our talented providers and staff make us who we are. And the generous philanthropy we receive from local businesses and individuals remains here to support projects like the renovation of our Childbirth Center and the expansion of our Emergency Department.”

In 2013, Cooley Dickinson Hospital announced its affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital and what was then Partners HealthCare. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of that collaboration. The Mass General Brigham brand was launched in 2019, leveraging the strengths of its founding hospitals.

Over the next several months and years, Cooley Dickinson will continue to gradually transition the new brand identity to its community clinics and medical offices, employee ID badges, and more.

Paragus to Present Webinar on Automated Employee Onboarding, Offboarding

By BusinessWest Staff February 14, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — Properly onboarding and offboarding employees is an important part of keeping a business running efficiently. It also takes a lot of time and energy. On Friday, Feb. 17 from noon to 1 p.m., Paragus Strategic IT will present a webinar demonstrating how to automate the employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring simplicity and consistency every time.

This webinar will explore the various options and technologies available to improve the way employees are onboarded and offboarded. With high business turnover in the last three years, onboarding and offboarding automation can help save time, avoid mistakes, and ensure that things get done according to procedure.

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CitySpace Appoints Two Members to Executive Team

By BusinessWest Staff February 13, 2023

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EASTHAMPTON — CitySpace recently welcomed two new members to its board’s executive team. Nikki Beck will serve as CitySpace’s vice president, and Peggy Twardowski is the new clerk of the organization.

“We are delighted to welcome Nikki and Peggy to the executive team. Both bring exceptional professional skills, expertise, and dedication to CitySpace and the arts in the region,” said Burns Maxey, president of CitySpace. “Both are starting in these positions at a critical time for the organization as we expand programming and restore the Old Town Hall. We are fortunate to include them on our team.”

Beck has been a board member of CitySpace since 2017. She is the production manager for the Smith College Theatre Department and also works at the Academy of Music and as a freelance stage manager. She is passionate about connecting theater organizations and has been sending a weekly newsletter of theatre events (Pioneer Valley Theatre News) since 2015.

A Mount Holyoke College graduate and CitySpace board member since 2021, Twardowski is the Business Information director for the video-game industry’s largest representation agency, Digital Development Management, where she oversees research and data services. She has sought ways to actively promote the arts in the area, using her experience from top-grossing video-game crowd-funded campaigns to advise regional creators on Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns. Previously, she organized the Paint & Pixel Festival, a small press expo for regional children’s book illustrators, comic artists, and web comic creators.

MSB Announces $15,000 in Donations in 2023 Community Giving Initiative

By BusinessWest Staff February 13, 2023

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MONSON — The people have voted, and the results are in for the Monson Savings Bank (MSB) 2023 Community Giving Initiative. In late 2022, MSB asked its community members to cast a vote for their nonprofit organizations of choice, and nearly 6,000 votes were submitted.

This was the 13th year of the Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative, and the public’s excitement to cast their vote has grown throughout the years.

“We are always so excited to see everyone’s enthusiasm for our annual Community Giving Initiative,” said Michael Rouette, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Monson Savings Bank. As a local community bank, we have a passion for supporting the local residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the overall communities we serve. Our Community Giving Initiative gives our community members the opportunity to have their voice heard and decide the nonprofits they would like to see us support. We know that the charitable organizations that have been voted on have the ability to make a difference for our neighbors.”

In total, 400 organizations were nominated to receive a donation. Monson Savings Bank is donating a total of $15,000 among the top 10 vote recipients. Monetary donations are one of the many ways the local bank stays true to its longstanding mission of supporting local communities.

The 2023 Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative recipients are I Found Light Against All Odds, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Alex Cotton Memorial Fund, and Women’s Empowerment Scholarship, Springfield; Wilbraham United Players, Wilbraham Friends of Recreation, Rick’s Place, and Scantic Valley YMCA, Wilbraham; Link to Libraries Inc., Hampden; and Monson Free Library, Monson.

“All of the organizations are well-deserving nonprofits that provide extremely important resources to our communities and their residents,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “It is evident why they were chosen by our community members to receive support from Monson Savings.”

Northfield Kicks Off 350th-anniversary Celebration Feb. 18-19

By BusinessWest Staff February 13, 2023

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NORTHFIELD — Northfield announced a full slate of activities for Kickoff Weekend of the town’s 350th anniversary.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, Northfield’s Family Fun Day begins with indoor events at the Northfield Elementary School, 104 Main St., from 9 a.m. to noon with songs and stories by storyteller Roger Tincknell, a “Birds of Prey” demonstration by raptor expert Tom Ricardi, and other activities. The school’s PTO will offer snacks for sale.

The fun continues in the afternoon with outdoor winter activities hosted by First Light Power Resources at the Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center, 99 Millers Falls Road, Northfield. Activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, a campfire, s’mores and hot cocoa, plus self-guided tours of the Visitor Center Museum courtesy of First Light Power Resources, owner of the facility.

On Sunday, Feb. 19, Northfield 350th Anniversary and Historic Deerfield will present archeologist and historian Peter Thomas, who will give a presentation on the earliest inhabitants of the land now known as Northfield, titled “The Sokoki: Their Response to Colonization and Their Role in Northfield’s Beginning.” The program takes place at 2 p.m. at Trinitarian Church, 147 Main St., Northfield.

Thomas has studied and published the complex interactions among the Native and white settler communities throughout the Connecticut River Valley in Massachusetts and Vermont during the 17th century for more than three decades. He has been a research director and consultant to the federal government. His talk is one of several programs in the 350th-anniversary calendar that focus on the indigenous people who occupied the land for 16,000 years prior to colonization. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church featuring memorabilia from Northfield’s 300th anniversary in 1973.

All Kickoff Weekend events are free and open to the public. For more information and a complete list of anniversary activities throughout 2023, sponsors, and donors, visit www.northfield350.org.

United Way of Pioneer Valley to Offer Free OnBoard Training on March 2

By BusinessWest Staff February 13, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) is partnering with Inclusive Strategies to offer a free OnBoard training session for newly-elected nonprofit board members as well as potential nonprofit board members.

The purpose of the OnBoard training is to learn how to build and retain relationships for inclusive board opportunities while gaining a better awareness on how to align one’s experiences with a local mission.

The training will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., with a social hour directly following the training. Registration is required to attend. Training topics include how to play an active role on a board, how to be an effective leader, how to enhance cross-cultural communication, and more. A panel of seasoned board members will be guests of the program to share their perspectives and experiences.

“Since incorporating the OnBoard program into the UWPV family of programs, it has been our intent to provide relevant training for new board members in the region,” said Jason Newmark, president of the UWPV board. “We believe this is a significant way for UWPV to support our fellow nonprofit organizations. The content in this session is stellar, and we invite new and potential board members to take full advantage of the abundant, shared knowledge that will be in the room.”

Space in the program is limited, so UWPV encourages people to register soon. To do so, contact Jennifer Kinsman at (413) 693-0212 or [email protected].

BusinessTalk with Carlo Bonavita, owner of the Springfield Wine Exchange

By BusinessWest Staff February 13, 2023

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Episode 149: February 13, 2023

George Interviews Carlo Bonavita, owner of the Springfield Wine Exchange

Carlo Bonavita, owner of the Springfield Wine Exchange is the guest on the next installment of BusinessTalk. In a lively discussion with BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien, he has a lot to say about wine, the business of wine, what buyers are looking for today, and even some thoughts on a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. It’s all must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Florence Bank Pledges $100,000 to Hampshire Regional YMCA’s $1.5 Million Campaign

By BusinessWest Staff February 10, 2023

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank has pledged $100,000 to Hampshire Regional YMCA to support its $1.5 million mission-expansion campaign to expand available program space by developing an outdoor exercise ‘airnaseum,’ or open-air gymnasium.

Julie Bianco, CEO of the YMCA, said campaign leaders are still gathering corporate sponsorships in this early phase of the project, and so far, $361,000 has been pledged. The YMCA hopes to break ground on the project in the spring and evolve it over several years, as funds are gathered. The airnaseum and other improvements will benefit both children and adults.

“Florence Bank has been a longtime supporter of the YMCA,” Bianco said. “We really appreciate the bank’s commitment to the community. They always show up when they are needed.”

She added that Florence Bank’s support was critical during the pandemic. “They were there to offer opportunities to get us through. They understand the community because they live and work here. They understand the community’s needs.”

The pandemic was the ultimate inspiration for the airnaseum project. Prior to 2020, the YMCA had begun planning capital improvements as member activity had greatly increased over the years. “We were always looking for space for classes,” Bianco said. “Program space was a valuable commodity.”

The idea was to create more indoor space for programming, and then COVID made it impossible — and later, uncomfortable — for people to gather and exercise indoors, in close quarters. People still wanted to exercise and socialize, though, so Bianco said the Y held its classes outdoors in the upper parking lot, which was not in demand, as few members were using the building at that time.

“Then we began researching other ways to expand our program space outdoors and came upon the idea of an airnaseum,” she explained. “That concept is popular in warmer climates and is getting more popular in the Northeast. We have a wonderful property here, and people still want to exercise outside.”

Leaders of the YMCA worked with Berkshire Design Group to research and study all options, as well as create the project design, which has been approved by the Northampton Zoning Board of Appeals. Keiter Builders will be the contractor.

The outdoor exercise space will be located underneath a pavilion outside the gymnasium, where a grouping of picnic tables sits now. Equipment containers, called container gyms, will be purchased from Beaver Fit to hold the necessary gear for group classes and will be installed at one end of the airnaseum.

Installation of the outdoor space will happen in phases, with the first kicking off in the spring, when the floor of the space will be poured. “We hope to also put on the pavilion roof,” Bianco said, noting that the space’s sound and lights will be conducive to the neighborhood.

Future phases will involve updating and expanding the outdoor sports courts, improving the parking lot, and installing fencing and permanent shade sails that can be raised or lowered to provide cover from the sun.

“These spaces will provide more opportunities for families to connect and be together in a safe outdoor space,” she said. “We’re going to be able to expand the footprint of the space we have available to offer programming.”

Matt Garrity, president and CEO of Florence Bank, said he is thrilled to be able to support the YMCA’s campaign because the improvements will benefit children and families across the region.

“At Florence Bank, we like to take care of the community and help where help is needed,” he said. “We were founded in 1873 on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, and 150 years later, we still see that as our primary mission. We keep our focus on the customers, the community, and our employees.”

Bianco explained that the bank and the YMCA have a long partnership. Bank employees sit on various YMCA committees, and the bank has offered financial support to the nonprofit organization for many years.

“For a community to thrive, we need places like the Y, where people can make social connections and take care of their health and wellness,” she said. “You see all ages, demographics, and backgrounds together at the Y. We’re a reflection of our community, and the reason we’re here is to bring people together. For a community to be healthy, we need that, and Florence Bank understands our mission.”

Pioneer Valley Conference for Women Slated for May 4

By BusinessWest Staff February 10, 2023

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SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Conference for Women will host its first in-person event on Thursday, May 4 at the Marriott in downtown Springfield. Leading the speaker lineup are Paulette Piñero, social entrepreneur, writer, and leadership coach, and Yvonne Williams, author of Tested Faith and It’s All About the Shoes. Each will provide a keynote address to an expected audience of more than 300 attendees.

The conference highlights topics that were chosen by the women of Western Mass., based on current trends and interests. Alison Maloni, owner of Alison May Public Relations, news anchor for a national network, and bestselling author of Breaking in the News: Build Buzz for Your Brand, will emcee the conference. Local comedian Jess Miller will entertain attendees during a VIP Comedy Kick-off the evening before the conference; tickets cost $35.

The cost to attend the Pioneer Valley Conference is $52, which includes breakfast, lunch, a swag bag, and an afternoon celebration with a female DJ and complementary wine and hors d’oeuvres following the full-day conference. The lunch sponsor is M&T Bank. The panel sponsor is Westfield Bank. The network sponsors are Smith Executive Education and USI Insurance. The small-business sponsors are Lovelace Design and Rooted Flowers.

“Paulette Piñero and Yvonne Williams will grab the hearts and souls of attendees with their bravery and openness,” said Jen Maseda, founder and CEO, of She’s Local and the Pioneer Valley Conference for Women. “These women, along with the over 30 local experts on our panels, have inspirational and compelling stories to share that every woman and man in the room will be able to relate to. By providing this affordable opportunity, we are effectively eliminating the gap in access to inspiration and social currency, one local conference at a time.”

Keeping with the goal of accessibility, the conference will also be available virtually for those who are more comfortable watching through a screen. Sessions will be taped for future viewing.

“The theme for our second conference in Western Mass is ‘Let Go,’ and its message will be the power of letting go of what holds us back or what no longer serves us in our lives,” said Meghan Hibner, community board chairperson for the Pioneer Valley Conference for Women. “This conference is our way of saying that we are here for you, wherever you are in your life, and we believe in you. We have an amazing group of volunteers who are committed to making this an experience attendees will not soon forget.”

For more information on keynote speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and panelists, visit sheslocal.org/pioneer-valley-conference-for-women.

bankESB Promotes Heather Dameworth, Lora Thayer to Officer

By BusinessWest Staff February 10, 2023

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EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently announced that two of its employees have been promoted to officer.

Heather Dameworth has been promoted to cash management and government banking administrator officer. Dameworth joined bankESB in 2021 as cash management – government banking administrator. She has more than 18 years of banking experience, including roles in accounting, call centers, and retail. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from UMass Amherst.

Lora Thayer has been promoted to commercial loan administrator officer. Thayer joined bankESB in 2003 as a teller and was promoted to loan servicing specialist in 2006. She joined the commercial team as commercial loan administrator in 2017 and was promoted to senior commercial loan administrator in 2021. She is also a member of the Hometown Financial Group checking acquisition team.

TommyCar Auto Group Launches Relief Effort Following Earthquake in Turkey

By BusinessWest Staff February 10, 2023

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NORTHAMPTON — A powerful earthquake struck Turkey earlier this week, causing widespread destruction and leaving many families displaced and in need of assistance.

TommyCar Auto Group announced that one of its own sales consultants, Halil Kuzo of Northampton Volkswagen, has been deeply affected by the devastating earthquake, which hit his town, where his entire family is living. His mother, father, brother, sister, aunts, uncles, and friends are all currently living through this tragedy. They, along with many others, have lost everything.

TommyCar is collecting donations of essential goods: tents, heaters, blankets, coats and jackets, diapers, baby wipes, winter clothes, winter gloves, power banks, and flashlights, to be delivered directly to those in need.

“To have this tragedy affect one of our very own is devastating to the entire TommyCar Auto family,” said Carla Cosenzi, president of TommyCar Auto Group. “Our thoughts and condolences go out to all those affected by the earthquake in Turkey. We are committed to helping in any way we can and hope to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by this tragedy.”

Donations can be dropped off to Northampton Volkswagen, 361 King St., Northampton. All contributions will be used to directly support relief efforts in Turkey.

Greenfield Community Preservation Committee Seeks Project Funding Input

By BusinessWest Staff February 9, 2023

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking public input on the 14 projects under its review to help it determine which will receive funding this year. The CPC will hold a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the John Zon Community Center specifically to collect public input on the proposals. The public may also provide feedback at any CPC meeting during the public comment period. In addition, the committee has developed an online survey to gather comments until the end of February at forms.gle/d7xPzJm2kadqJYwr5.

Applications were received for one affordable-housing, three historical-preservation, and 10 outdoor-recreation projects, totaling more than $967,000 in requested funding. Over the last few months, the CPC has been meeting with applicants to delve deeper into their proposals. Recordings of those meetings are available for review on Greenfield Community Television’s website at gctv.org/show/community-preservation-committee. All applications are available for review on the Community Preservation Committee’s page on the city website at greenfield-ma.gov/cpcfunding.

This year, the committee has approximately $335,000 to allocate to Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects. The CPA funds were generated through the city’s participation in a state program that allows a 1% surcharge on property taxes to be dedicated to these priorities. The program was approved by Greenfield voters in November 2020.

“The Community Preservation Committee is hoping the public can help us determine which projects are the most urgent to receive funding this year since there isn’t enough to fund every project,” Community Preservation Committee Chair Travis Drury said. “We are pleased and appreciative that so many groups submitted applications. Any project that isn’t funded this year is eligible to reapply in future years.”

Following the public input process, the Community Preservation Committee will meet on Thursday, March 9 to discuss the community feedback that was received. On Thursday, March 23, the CPC will meet to decide which projects to recommend to the City Council for funding.

Those interested in learning more about the process are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting or contact Grant Program Assistant Christian LaPlante at (413) 772-1548, ext. 4 or [email protected].

HCC Announces Free Cannabis Training Classes

By BusinessWest Staff February 9, 2023

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HOLYOKE — For a limited time, the Cannabis Education Center at Holyoke Community College (HCC) will offer its two-day, introductory cannabis course for free on a first-come, first served basis. “Cannabis Core: Foundations of the Industry” typically costs $599 and is a prerequisite for career-specific cannabis training programs.

The next Cannabis Core program runs Feb. 11-12. All classes meet over Zoom on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional Cannabis Core programs are scheduled for March 11-12, April 22-23, and May 20-21.

The spring calendar also includes multi-week, career-track training programs for cultivation assistants (Sundays, March 19 to April 16), and extraction technicians (Saturdays, April 22 to May 13).

“Any student who completes Cannabis Core can apply for a scholarship for career-track programs through our partners, Elevate and Mass CulitivatEd,” said Lanre Ajayi, director of Education and Corporate Learning at HCC.

The Cannabis Core program provides an overview of the cannabis industry in Massachusetts and is geared for people looking for general knowledge as they consider a cannabis career. The program is a foundational course and a prerequisite for career-track courses.

Cultivation assistants provide the daily care of the crops from seed to harvest and may be involved in cracking seeds, soil mixing, potting, defoliation, watering, pest control, and trimming. Extraction technicians work in labs assisting production managers in all aspects of extraction, purging, oil manipulation, winterization, distillation, solvent recovery, and quality control.

To register, visit hcc.edu/cannabis-core or contact Lanre Ajayi at [email protected] or (413) 552-2324.

MCLA Green Living Seminar Series to Present ‘GDP Is Gross, Well-being Is Better’

By BusinessWest Staff February 9, 2023

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NORTH ADAMS — Eric Miller, director of Ecological Footprint Initiative at York University in Toronto, will give a talk titled “GDP Is Gross, Well-being Is Better” on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the MCLA Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121. The presenter will attend via Zoom. As part of MCLA’s Green Living Seminar series, this event is free and open to the public.

Miller is director of the Ecological Footprint Initiative, Footprint Data Foundation secretary-treasurer, and course director at York University. He manages multiple projects and partnerships of the initiative, including the production of the National Ecological Footprint and Biocapacity Accounts. He teaches the footprint-related courses and supports students and project staff. His prior work as a consulting economist has informed governments, industry, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. His earlier career in public service had him leading the team of economists in the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, after he had worked for the Ontario Ministry of Environment and for Environment Canada.

MCLA’s annual Green Living Seminar series continues through April 19, presenting a series of lectures on the theme of “Capitalism and the Environment.” Every semester, the Green Living Seminar series centers around a different topic that is timely and relevant to current sustainability issues. Seminars take place on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

The 2023 series is a presentation of the MCLA Environmental Studies Department. Podcasts will be posted online following each presentation at www.mcla.edu/greenliving.

Applications Open for Third Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Grants

By BusinessWest Staff February 9, 2023

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WESTBOROUGH — The Center for Advanced Manufacturing at MassTech Collaborative launched the third round of its Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP), which aims to co-invest in small to medium-sized manufacturers across the state. MMAP aims to help manufacturers that are looking to increase their competitiveness, upskill their workforce, and meet the demands of ‘Industry 4.0’ by incorporating innovation-driven technologies such as automation, robotics, and connected devices into their production lines.

“The Healey-Driscoll administration is committed to supporting small businesses statewide, particularly the Massachusetts manufacturers that are critical to the Commonwealth’s economic success,” said Secretary Yvonne Hao of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED). “Through MMAP, we’re helping these manufacturers upgrade their operations by incorporating 21st-century technologies that update old production lines. These new tools help these companies address customer demands, increase efficiency and sales, and hopefully grow their workforce.”

This is the third MMAP funding round launched by the Commonwealth, following the announcement of $2.1 million in grants to 13 Massachusetts companies in January 2022 and the awarding of $3.4 million to 15 companies during the statewide Manufacturing Mash-Up event last September.

“We’ve seen a strong interest in MMAP from every part of our state, which speaks to the geographic reach of this sector,” said Christine Nolan, director of the Commonwealth’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing. “Manufacturing is increasingly driven by innovation, but high-tech tools can be cost-prohibitive for smaller shops, which is the challenge the state is looking to solve through this program. With these new tools, our MMAP grantees will increase efficiencies, train and upskill their employees to more financially stable careers, and in turn be more competitive against global challengers.”

Massachusetts companies interested in applying to the program can find full details on the MMAP webpage at cam.masstech.org/mmap.

Mount Holyoke College Appoints Danielle Ren Holley Its 20th President

By BusinessWest Staff February 8, 2023

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SOUTH HADLEY — Danielle Ren Holley, noted legal educator and social-justice scholar, will become the 20th president of Mount Holyoke College on July 1. The board of trustees unanimously elected Holley following a thorough and inclusive search process.

Holley is the first Black woman in the 186-year history of Mount Holyoke College to serve as permanent president, and the fourth Black woman in history to lead one of the original Seven Sisters colleges.

Since 2014, Holley has served as dean and professor of law at the Howard University School of Law. She is widely viewed as having renewed Howard’s historically important law school and raised its stature and visibility as a leading educator of social- and racial-justice lawyers.

“In addition to her exceptional leadership and ability to cultivate shared purpose, President-elect Holley brings a strong vision for what Mount Holyoke is and, more importantly, what our college can become. She has a strong track record of strategic growth and innovation, which will serve us well,” said Karena Strella, who chairs the board of trustees. “President-elect Holley is widely recognized for her broad intellectual interests and curiosity, as well as for her rigorous advancement of racial and social justice in the legal field and beyond. We look forward to welcoming her to the Mount Holyoke community, particularly as we continue our work together to create and maintain a culture of belonging and a society that advances the dignity of all.”

Prior to joining the Howard School of Law in 2014, Holley served as distinguished professor for Education Law and associate dean for Academic Affairs at the University of South Carolina. Earlier in her career, she served on the faculty of Hofstra University School of Law and practiced law as an associate at Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and a juris doctorate from Harvard Law School, and she was a law clerk to Judge Carl Stewart on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Holley currently serves as co-chair of the board of directors of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. She also sits on the boards of the Law School Admissions Council and the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science. She is a Liberty Fellow through the Aspen Global Leadership Network and was also a fellow with the American Council of Education at Brown University in 2021-22, and currently serves on the board of the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta.

“It is an understatement to say I am excited to join the vibrant and dynamic Mount Holyoke community; in truth, I am ecstatic and exhilarated,” Holley said. “My personal and professional endeavors reflect my commitment to create educational opportunities for talented and deserving students, including those who may encounter doors that are closed or unwelcome. Mount Holyoke shares this vision — here, I have found students who want to break down barriers and create lasting, equitable change for all, and faculty, staff, and alums dedicated to helping these students strive for a brighter and bolder tomorrow. My own liberal-arts education helped me find my path forward, and what Mount Holyoke gives to its students will stay with them long after they graduate.”

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HCC Pickleball Clinics

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MOSSO Concert Series at Westfield Athenaeum

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Difference Makers Gala

EAST OF THE RIVER FIVE TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Berkshire Bank Foundation Announces 2022 Donations

LEGO Group to Move American Headquarters to Boston

BANKW Staffing Acquires Johnson & Hill Staffing

Country Bank Donates More Than $1.3 Million in 2022

Fortune Names MassMutual Among World’s Most Admired Companies

Businesses Join GCAi in Celebrating 25 Years at Tower Square with Video

WSU Athletic Training Program Receives Lengthy Reaccreditation

LEDC Awards Mini-Grants to Nine Local Businesses

Episode 149: February 13, 2023

George Interviews Carlo Bonavita, owner of the Springfield Wine Exchange

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