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Bacon Wilson Announces Katharine Shove as New Associate

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SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced that attorney Katharine Shove has joined the firm as an associate and a member of the firm’s litigation team. She will practice primarily from Bacon Wilson’s offices in Springfield and Northampton.

Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, Shove served as a clerk for the Massachusetts Appeals Court. She attended Western New England University School of Law, where she served as the senior articles editor for the Western New England Law Review. She earned her juris doctor degree magna cum laude in 2019, and earned her bachelor’s degree from Utica College in 2015.

STCC Schedules Hackathon-like Virtual Event on Sept. 11

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SPRINGFIELD — The STEM Starter Academy at Springfield Technical Community College invites STCC students to participate in a hackathon-like virtual event on Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Students will work in teams through the Zoom videoconferencing platform to create a solution to a problem and present their findings for judging on Friday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme is “Create for Student Success.” The event is open to STCC students, who should e-mail Reena Randhir, director of the STEM Starter Academy, at [email protected] to request registration and Zoom information.

Students will be taught skills such as app design, web design, gaming, and simulations on Sept. 11. Each team is expected to present their creative solution in a seven-minute PowerPoint presentation on Sept. 18. Students will receive a certificate and stipend upon successful completion. Winning team members will receive awards.

The goal of the STEM Starter Academy is to improve awareness among, recruit, prepare, retain, and graduate more students in science, technology, engineering, and math majors and pathways.

Girls on the Run Launches Fall Season with Several Program Options

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NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run (GOTR) Western Massachusetts is launching its sixth fall season beginning next week. GOTR is a leader in delivering evidence-based life-skills curriculum to girls of all abilities. Through more than 75 sites across the Western Mass. region, it has served more than 5,400 youth since it was founded in 2015.

For the 2020-21 school year, GOTR Western Massachusetts is offering a variety of programs to accommodate the changing and unpredictable school year due to the pandemic. Registration for the season is open at www.girlsontherunwesternma.org. Financial assistance is available to all participants, and no one is turned away for financial need.

“Our staff and coaches are ready to bring critical social-emotional programming to Western Mass. girls at a time when they need it the most,” said Alison Berman, council director. “We have adapted based on the recommendations of local health officials and decisions of local governments and school districts. The three options that we are offering — in-person, hybrid, and virtual — make it possible for girls to stay active despite the pandemic. Our fluid model will work completely in-person, completely virtually, or can seamlessly transition between the two as needed.”

GOTR programming is being delivered, as in the past, with enhanced safety measures including physical-distancing modifications and smaller teams. Should sites close, the in-person programs will be easily transitioned to a virtual model, with lessons that mirror the in-person program. This fluid programming model ensures that participants will experience the social, emotional, and physical outcomes of the program while allowing local teams to adjust to changes in school and community health guidelines throughout the season.

Virtual programming is also available for families who would prefer that option. Virtual fall programming is delivered by trained coaches in a safe virtual space, with lessons that mirror the in-person Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole program. Virtual programming will include physical activity and social-emotional learning, providing girls with an opportunity to build meaningful connections with their peers and caring adult role models.

“Together, we will find a way to motivate girls to nurture their physical and emotional health, no matter the circumstances,” Berman said.

Girls on the Run is looking for a few more volunteers for their fall season. Volunteer coaches will receive the training and materials required to provide girls a safe, trauma-sensitive space to learn valuable life lessons and be active. Coaches do not need to be runners.

BusinessTalk with Samalid Hogan

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest, in partnership with Living Local, has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times

Episode 26: Sept. 9, 2020

Thom Fox interviews Samalid Hogan, Regional Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC)

Thom Fox interviews Samalid Hogan, Regional Director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC).  The MSBDC provides free and confidential one-to-one business advice.  COVID-19 has created a tremendous amount of challenge throughout the business community, and the MSBDC have been on the forefront of lending support. Along with helping business owners navigate the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Assistance Program,  Samalid and her team have also launched an informative webinar series and built a comprehensive listing of area Business Resources.  

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Employer Confidence Inches Higher During August

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BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts employers rose slightly during August amid continued uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term effect on the state and national economies.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose a half-point to 46.3, resuming an uneven climb from its 2020 low of 38.4 at the height of the pandemic in April.

The reading was 12.4 points lower than in August 2019 and continued to indicate a predominantly pessimistic outlook among businesses throughout the Commonwealth.

The Index has moved in a volatile pattern since suffering the largest one-time decline in its history during March. Employer sentiment has been constrained by a 16.1% Massachusetts unemployment rate that is the highest in the nation, along with persistent weakness in key economic sectors such as healthcare and education.

“The good news is that employers are showing increased confidence in the prospects of their own companies. The sobering news is that recent announcements of major layoffs by healthcare, higher-education, and hospitality organizations in Massachusetts leave little doubt about the challenges of getting the state economy back on track,” said Raymond Torto, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA).

One employer who participated in the survey noted that “the pandemic has shortened the time horizon for evaluating business prospects. The environment changes so quickly that it’s hard to project conditions six months out.”

The AIM Index, based on a survey of more than 140 Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative.

The constituent indicators that make up the Business Confidence Index were mostly higher during August. Employers’ confidence in their own companies rose 1.4 points to 49.0, one point shy of an optimistic reading but still 9.2 points lower than in August 2019.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth lost 2.7 points to 46.1 as rising COVID-19 cases in early August prompted a pause in a planned four-phase economic reopening. The Massachusetts Index remains 17.8 points lower than a year ago.

The state’s payroll employment in July was 12.6% below its February 2020 level — the third-worst performance after Hawaii (down 16.5%) and New York (down 14.2%).

The U.S. Index measuring conditions nationally ended the month at 38.4, a 1.2-point gain for the month and a 16.8-point loss for the year. The gap between attitudes toward Massachusetts and the nation shrank from 12 points in July — the largest in a decade — to eight points last month.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, rose 2.9 points to 44.9, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, dropped 1.9 points to 47.7. The Employment Index increased slightly, 0.2 points to 47.9, while the Sales Index, a leading indicator, rose 2.2 points to 44.8.

Large companies (47.8) were more optimistic than medium-sized companies (46.1) or small companies (45.0). Also driving confidence levels was the degree to which different industries have been able to reopen under the Massachusetts plan. Manufacturing companies (46.8), many of which have operated throughout the pandemic as essential businesses, remained more confident than non-manufacturers (45.9). And companies in manufacturing-heavy Western Mass. (48.9) were more upbeat than those in Eastern Mass. (44.2).

“There is a clear disparity by industry in the effects of the economic downturn,” said Michael Tyler, chief investment officer at Eastern Bank Wealth Management and a BEA member. “Recent layoff announcements by UMass Amherst, Cape Cod Healthcare, MGM, and several tourist destinations in the Berkshires draw a clear map of which types of organizations are being most immediately affected.”

AIM President and CEO John Regan, also a BEA member, said the end of August brought encouraging public-health news as the positive COVID-19 test rate in Massachusetts fell below 1%.

“We have said all along that resolving our economic issues and putting people back to work depends upon the ability of the medical community and the government to manage the public-health issue,” Regan said. “Several AIM-member pharmaceutical companies are among those engaged in an extraordinary race to develop COVID-19 treatments and vaccines. The clarity brought about by those advances will eventually be the medicine that also heals the state and national economies.”

Empower Retirement to Acquire Retirement-plan Business of MassMutual

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SPRINGFIELD — Empower Retirement and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Empower to acquire the MassMutual retirement-plan business. The acquisition will capitalize on both firms’ expertise, provide technological excellence and deep product capabilities, and create scale to the benefit of retirement-plan participants and their employers.

Based on the terms of the agreement and subject to regulatory approvals, Empower will acquire the retirement-plan business of MassMutual in a reinsurance transaction for a ceding commission of $2.35 billion. In addition, the balance sheet of the transferred business would be supported by $1 billion of required capital when combined with Empower’s existing U.S. business.

The MassMutual retirement-plan business comprises 26,000 workplace savings plans through which approximately 2.5 million participants have saved $167 billion in assets. It also includes approximately 2,000 employees affiliated with MassMutual’s retirement-plan business who provide a full range of support services for financial professionals, plan sponsors, and participants.

“Empower is taking the next step toward addressing the complex and evolving needs of millions of workers and retirees through the combination of expertise, talent, and business scale being created,” said Edmund Murphy III, president and CEO of Empower Retirement. “Together, Empower and MassMutual connect a broad spectrum of strength and experience with a shared focus on the customer. We are excited about the opportunity to reach new customers and serve even more Americans on their journey toward creating a secure retirement.”

The transaction, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020 pending customary regulatory approvals, will increase Empower’s participant base to more than 12.2 million and retirement-services record-keeping assets to approximately $834 billion administered in approximately 67,000 workplace savings plans.

“In Empower, we are pleased to have found a strong, long-term home for MassMutual’s retirement-plan business, and believe this transaction will greatly benefit our policy owners and customers as we invest in our future growth and accelerate progress on our strategy,” said Roger Crandall, MassMutual chairman, president, and CEO. “This includes strengthening our leading position in the U.S. protection and accumulation industry by expanding our wealth-management and distribution capabilities; investing in our global asset-management, insurance, and institutional businesses; and delivering a seamless digital experience — all to help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

The combined firm will serve retirement plans sponsored by a broad spectrum of employers. These include mega, large, mid-size, and small corporate 401(k) plans; government plans ranging in scale from state-level plans to municipal agencies; not-for-profits such as hospital and religious-organization 403(b) plans; and collectively bargained Taft-Hartley plans. The transaction will also bring MassMutual’s defined-benefit business under the umbrella of plans Empower serves.

Empower and MassMutual intend to enter into a strategic partnership through which digital insurance products offered by Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC3, and MassMutual’s voluntary insurance and lifetime income products will be made available to customers of Empower Retirement and Personal Capital.

STCC Offers High-school Equivalency Class with Medical Science Focus

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SPRINGFIELD — This fall, for the first time, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a course that helps students get their high-school equivalency diploma while introducing them to the field of medical science.

Offered through the Springfield Adult Learning Center at STCC, the class, called “HiSET to Medical Sciences,” prepares students for the high-school equivalency test (HiSET). At the same time, students will learn medical terminology. The class will be offered in three sessions this year, with the first beginning Wednesday, Sept. 23. To apply, visit the Adult Basic Education page at stcc.edu.

Katrina Doolittle, director of the Springfield Adult Learning Center, said “HiSET to Medical Sciences” might spark interest in a healthcare career or inspire students to continue taking college classes after earning a high-school equivalency diploma.

STCC offers an associate degree in health science, which provides the opportunity to explore specialty areas for a career in healthcare. The college also offers a number of specialized health programs, such as diagnostic medical sonography, dental hygiene, and nursing, among others.

“Our ‘HiSET to Medical Sciences’ class will give an introduction to medical science and help students get on the same level as those who are entering health-science programs at STCC,” Doolittle said. “They will be prepared when they take their next step and enroll at STCC. This is a terrific option for students who are highly motivated but don’t have their HiSET yet. I’m really excited about it.”

The Springfield Adult Learning Center is offering the new class in response to workforce demands, said Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development David Buonora.

“Healthcare is a key workforce area in Western Massachusetts, and the college remains committed to responding to the needs of the region’s employers,” he said. “We know that career opportunities in the healthcare sector will continue to grow over the next several years. We’re focused on finding new ways to prepare students for these careers.”

The class, which is free for eligible students, will be taught online. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, STCC will offer online classes with a mix of on-campus, low-density labs.

To apply or for more information, visit stcc.edu/explore/communityed/adult-learning. For questions, e-mail [email protected] or call (413) 755-4300.

United Way Stuff the Bus Program Brings School Supplies to Homeless Students

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SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced it will be able to provide backpacks full of school supplies to all 2,600 students who are homeless in its service area of Hampden County, Granby, and South Hadley. Thanks to generous funding from MassMutual, the organization has been able to greatly expand the scope of Stuff the Bus and bring help to the students who need it most.

“I am thrilled to work with MassMutual to help what matters most — our children, who are suffering greatly in these difficult times,” said Paul Mina, president and CEO of the United Way of Pioneer Valley.

BusinessTalk with Mike Fenton

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest, in partnership with Living Local, has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times

Episode 25: Sept. 7, 2020

George Interviews Mike Fenton, Shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz, and Fentin

George interviews Mike Fenton, Shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz, and Fentin, and one of BusinessWest’s Alumni Achievement Award finalists. Fenton is now a multiple-year finalist for the Alumni Achievement Award, previously known as the Continued Excellence Award. He hopes that 2020 will be the year he’ll break through, but he admits to having other things on his mind right now.

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MCLA, BCC Sign Education Articulation Agreement

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NORTH ADAMS — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) and Berkshire Community College (BCC) have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a pathway for students who complete BCC’s associate degree in early childhood education to enroll in MCLA’s liberal-arts degree-completion program in children, families, and society.

Students who complete this associate-degree program at MCLA will also be able to enter MCLA with a core-requirement waiver. Students must graduate with at least a 2.5 grade point average to qualify.

This agreement means students who qualify will be able to earn their associate and bachelor’s degrees as well as early education and care certifications. These credentials support requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC). This pathway can also result in a lead teacher certification from the DEEC.

“This is an exciting pathway for future educators,” MCLA President James Birge said. “MCLA began as a normal school, and the college remains committed to creating opportunities and pathways for educators. MCLA is proud to be involved with BCC in these educational efforts to meet the needs of districts in the Berkshires, in the region, and in Massachusetts.”

Patricia Kay, chair of BCC’s Education Department, added that, among first-time community-college students, the desire to transfer to a four-year school is strong.

“The transfer pathway, an academic avenue for advancement, is important for students to consider. The ease of the transfer process remains key to students wanting to acquire a bachelor’s degree,” she said. “BCC and MCLA have constructed a transfer articulation agreement that builds on skills acquired in the first two college years, making the transition to the four-year program efficient and effective for students. We are pleased to celebrate this articulation agreement with MCLA and look forward to collaborating now and in the future to enhance the quality of educators in Berkshire County.”

Hampden County Bar Assoc. to Present Annual ‘Run for the Bar’ Virtually on Sept. 26

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SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. will hold its seventh annual 5K/10K Run/Walk Race Judicata, “A Run for the Bar,” on Saturday, Sept. 26. For the safety of the participants, spectators, and volunteers, and to adhere to the current safety guidelines, the event will be held virtually.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the William J. Boyle Scholarship, the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship, and the Children’s Law Project. The cost for the 5K is $30, and the 5K is $40. All registrants will receive a shirt and water bottle. Registration is now available at bit.ly/3gTjult. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

STCC Announces Fall Workforce-development Courses

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SPRINGFIELD — From personal trainers to phlebotomy technicians and plumbers, Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) Workforce Development Center offers a number of affordable training options this fall to prepare students for a range of career opportunities.

Some of the courses may be free for those who use services provided by the statewide MassHire workforce system. In addition, individuals who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may be eligible for free certified nursing assistant (CNA) classes.

Some classes will be taught online only, while others will be offered on campus using social distancing protocol. Visit stcc.edu/wdc for more information, including when the classes will start. Classes include Auto Damage Appraiser Exam Preparation; Water Distribution; Personal Trainer; Real Estate Sales Exam; CNA I and II; CPR Refresher; Dental Radiology; EMT; Phlebotomy Tech; Phlebotomy for Healthcare; PC/Network; Legal Interpreting; Medical Interpreting; Electrical I, II, III, and IV; Master Electrician; Massachusetts Construction License; Plumbing Tier I and II; and Sprinkler Fitter II.

David Buonora, assistant vice president of Workforce Development at STCC, said the non-credit programs and classes meet the ever-changing technology and workforce demands of individuals, business, and industry in the region.

“Our mission is to offer programs and classes that will lead to employment. We provide both instructor-led and web-based workforce training and certifications in a wide variety of areas,” Buonora said. “Whether you’re looking to start a career, change careers, or learn a new skill, now is an excellent time to consider the training programs offered this fall.”

Many of STCC’s Workforce Development Center programs may qualify for funding under the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Anyone who is out of work should contact the MassHire career center in their area for guidance and information.

David Cruise, president and CEO of the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, said he is happy that STCC is an option for many of the customers coming into the MassHire one-stop career centers. “STCC has been a strong partner with us for many years. Having an array of courses available at STCC gives those seeking training many courses from which to choose that can be appropriate based on their career aspirations.”

To apply, visit stcc.edu/wdc or call the Workforce Development Center at (413) 755-4225.

Late-start Classes Available at Asnuntuck

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ENFIELD, Conn. — The fall semester may have already begun at Asnuntuck Community College, but there is still time to register for select courses. Late start allows students to register for accelerated courses with start dates in September and October. These online classes meet less often than a traditional 15-week semester but cover the same material.

Classes and dates include “Intro to Nutrition” “Principles of Environmental Science,” “Intro to Software Applications,” “Spreadsheet Applications,” “Composition,” “Music History & Appreciation I,” “General Psychology I,” and “Principles of Sociology” (all Sept. 9 to Dec. 15); “First Year Experience” (hybrid, Sept. 9 to Dec. 15); “Business Ethics” (Sept. 14 to Dec. 15); “Music and Movement for Children,” “Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs,” and “Legal Issues in Human Services” (all Oct. 19 to Nov. 23); and “Self and Others: Dynamics of Diversity” (Oct. 24 to Dec. 5).

Students are encouraged to make sure courses fulfill their program’s requirements by using Degree Works or checking with an advisor. Course Descriptions can be found at asnuntuck.edu/courses-programs/course-descriptions. Students can find information on instruction methods at asnuntuck.edu/campus-reopening-info. To register, visit asnuntuck.edu/latestart.

Source to Sea Cleanup Continues Through September, but More Needs to Be Done

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GREENFIELD — The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is hosting its 24th annual Source to Sea Cleanup throughout the month of September. To learn how to get involved, visit www.ctriver.org/cleanup.

“After cleaning up 1,167 tons of trash over the past 23 years, it’s clear that repeated cleaning is not the solution to our trash problem,” CRC Executive Director Andrew Fisk said. “Consumers need to avoid single-use items. And it’s time for the businesses who created and have been profiting from this trash to now help solve the problem through fundamental redesign of how our products are made and disposed of.”

CRC insists the economy must be redesigned so there isn’t waste in the first place, and that it’s time businesses step up to voluntarily do the right thing by offering more sustainable, reusable, recyclable, and compostable options.

“As individuals, we should always properly dispose of and recycle our waste,” Fisk said. “And it’s time that corporations also take responsibility for their role in trashing our rivers.”

Consumers have been trained by businesses to rely on unnecessary disposable and single-use plastics, the CDC argues, adding that businesses and manufacturers are profiting by making these products out of cheap, petroleum-based plastic that is harmful and doesn’t easily break down. Producers and manufacturers then pass the responsibility and disposal costs for the products they make to the consumers, which lead to litter and polluted rivers.

“We invite everyone to join us in telling businesses we expect better,” said Stacey Lennard, Source to Sea Cleanup coordinator. “You can help show the problem to help solve the problem. Take a photo, video, or make art inspired by river beauty or river pollution. Get creative, use #RiverWitness online, and tag CRC on social media.”

CRC will add these images to an online mosaic photo display and video. Select images will be used to call on decision makers to enact solutions to keep trash out of the rivers. “Show them this is important to you. Speak up for your rivers,” Lennard said.

According to CRC, the best way businesses and corporations can cut down on their products becoming litter in rivers is to offer more reusable options, like coffee mugs and drink cups. Additionally, bioplastics are emerging as a promising alternative to plastic made from fossil fuels. There are plenty of eco-friendly cups and dishware items on the market that businesses could be using. These new plastics are compostable, break down in the marine environment as food, are made from waste, and are made with less energy and environmental impact than traditional petroleum plastics.

“We all have a responsibility to solve this problem,” Fisk said. “We are responsible as consumers to make good choices in how we purchase and dispose of products. Manufacturers, businesses, and government are also responsible, and it’s time they do their part. By working together, we can make a real difference for our rivers. These ideas are going to take time, decades even. And we’ll keep at it as long as it takes. But our rivers need change now.”

Berkshire Bank Boosts Sustainability with Nexamp Community Solar

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BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has chosen Boston-based Nexamp as its community solar provider to reduce costs and improve sustainability. Founded more than 170 years ago, Berkshire Bank operates 130 branches across seven northeastern states. By enrolling in the Nexamp community solar program, the bank is taking an active role in the advancement of clean energy.

Corporations and large organizations looking to embrace clean energy have a number of compelling options today, but a community solar subscription provides a unique opportunity in scale and savings potential, while helping to green the grid in the areas they work. Nexamp operates hundreds of community solar farms that generate clean electricity fed directly to the local utility grid and allocates the value of that energy to subscribers to help reduce their monthly electric bills. Through solar net metering agreements available in the program, Berkshire Bank is subscribing to a significant portion of the community solar farm in Hadley.

“Renewable energy plays a major role in our overall sustainability strategy, which include policies and programs designed to enhance our environmental performance and increase our efficiency,” said Gary Levante, senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility at Berkshire Bank. “We are committed to transitioning our energy use to lower carbon alternatives, and, by subscribing to community solar, we are able to do that while also reducing our overall costs, an added benefit. We chose Nexamp for the simplicity and proven performance of its community solar program.”

Community solar continues to expand, providing options for those who want to go solar but do not have the resources or infrastructure to install panels on their property. More businesses are embracing the advantages of distributed solar, such as enhanced sustainability and reduced operational expenses.

“Corporations are increasingly prioritizing sustainability and looking for innovative ways to reduce their environmental footprint within the communities they serve,” said Joe Fiori, director of Business Development at Nexamp. “By integrating a mix of renewable energy, efficiency measures, and other intentional programs, these organizations are able to make a real difference. And with community solar, the benefits are available to individuals as well as corporations and other organizations.”

HCC Announces ‘Flexible Fall’ Start Dates

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HOLYOKE — Given the uncertainty of the times heading into a new school year, Holyoke Community College (HCC) is offering two “Flexible Fall” start dates in addition to its traditional fall semester start next week following Labor Day.

For most students, the fall semester at HCC will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8. For those looking for more flexible academic options, however, HCC is also running two sessions of accelerated, full-credit classes that will begin on Monday, Sept. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Sept. 28 start classes will run for 12 weeks. Oct. 28 start classes will run for seven weeks. All fall courses will conclude by Dec. 16.

“We know how unsettled everyone’s lives are due to the pandemic, especially the lives of families juggling jobs and childcare and parents who may not yet know where they will be working or where their children will be for school,” said Rachel Rubinstein, HCC’s vice president of Academic and Student Affairs. “We hope that, by offering more flexible fall options, students will be able to find a schedule that works best for them, and that students who need to delay decisions about college can do so without fear that they will miss out on an entire semester.”

The late-start courses are being offered in accounting, anthropology, biology, business administration, career readiness, communication, education, economics, English, health, math, psychology, sociology, and sustainability.

No matter the start date, all HCC classes this fall are being offered in one of three formats: online, blended remote, and blended face-to-face. Online courses follow a traditional, asynchronous online model with coursework deadlines established by instructors. Blended remote courses have both asynchronous online components combined with scheduled class meetings via videoconference platforms such as Zoom.

Blended face-to-face combines blended remote with some in-person instruction on campus. This format is limited to culinary arts and health-science programs that require clinical assessments: nursing, radiologic technology, veterinary technician, and medical assistant.

Registrations are still being accepted for all three fall start dates. For more information or to apply, visit hcc.edu/fall, call (413) 552-2321 or e-mail [email protected].

HMC Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has earned national recognition as a Let Life Bloom Platinum Award recipient for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations through the Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) Hospital Organ Donation Campaign.

The WPFL is a national initiative that unites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the organ-donation community with workplaces across the nation in spreading the word about the importance of donation.

The WPFL Hospital Organ Donation Campaign challenges hospitals and healthcare organizations to “let life bloom” by educating staff, patients, visitors, and communities about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation, including offering opportunities to register as organ donors. HMC earned points for conducting awareness and registry activities between October 2019 and April 2020 and prompting new donor registrations during that time period.

“Three years ago, we had an opportunity for improvement related to raising awareness about the benefits and importance of donation among our staff and within our community,” said Colleen Desai, HMC’s chief Nursing officer. “Together, we worked to challenge the status quo, and with the amazing partnership and support from New England Donor Services, we have successfully changed culture and have risen to the level of receiving the Let Life Bloom Platinum Recognition Award for two consecutive years.

“We could not have achieved this level of recognition had it not been for a team of dedicated staff professionals who share in the passion of donation and were open to change,” she added. “They accepted the challenge to meet and exceed quality-improvement benchmarks, and were willing and able to continue the conversation about donation with their peers, patients, friends, families, and community members. This award belongs to our awesome staff for championing to improve the lives of others through the advocacy of donation.”

Visit registerme.org to sign up as an organ donor. For more information about the WPFL Hospital Organ Donation Campaign, visit www.organdonor.gov/hospitals.

Link to Libraries, Food Bank Launch ‘Feed the Body – Feed the Mind’ Campaign

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SPRINGFIELD — Link to Libraries and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced a partnership to provide books and meals to hundreds of local families in need in Western Mass. In partnership with the Northampton and Springfield Rocks radio groups, the organizations launched the “Feed the Body – Feed the Mind” campaign, distributing children’s books and meals to families at several Food Bank member organizations’ designated meal-pickup sites in Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, and Holyoke.

“During these uncertain times, Link to Libraries has remained committed to ensuring that underserved children throughout Western Massachusetts have the books they need to continue learning,” said Laurie Flynn, president and CEO of Link to Libraries. “That’s meant we’ve had to get creative and find new ways to distribute books while schools remain closed. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with these wonderful organizations to feed the bodies and minds of those in need in our community.”

Christina Maxwell, director of Programs for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, added that “the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is delighted to be partnering with Link to Libraries and the Northampton Radio Group and Springfield Rocks Radio Group to be able to provide books to kids. Young people are facing many challenges right now, including both food insecurity and a very unusual school year. It is also giving us an opportunity to remind everyone how important it is to complete the census by the end of September. The results of the census have a major impact on funding for schools, libraries, and nutrition resources.”

Coldwell Banker Community Realtors Welcomes Lori Baronas

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SOUTH DEERFIELD — Coldwell Banker Community Realtors announced the addition of Realtor Lori Baronas to its roster of professional real-estate agents serving Franklin and Hampshire counties.

Baronas has had her Realtor and broker licenses for more than 42 years. Her father started Dresser Real Estate in Turners Falls when she was a child, and once in high school, she began helping out in the office. When her father retired in the 1980s, she took over the office in addition to working at UMass, earning a general business and finance degree from UMass, running a bookkeeping business, and raising her two children, Megan and Justin.

Baronas has always been active in her community, volunteering in the public schools her children attended. Her biggest achievement was starting the Pop Warner Football league in Deerfield more than 26 years ago and chairing the Frontier Athletic Field Lights Project, which allowed the children to play night games.

Joining Coldwell Banker “was an easy decision,” she said, adding that she attends church with Coldwell Banker Community Realtors broker/owner Christine Aubrey and is friends with the firm’s top agent, Don Mailloux.

“We’re so happy to have Lori on our team,” Aubrey said. “Her experience and passion for real estate will benefit buyers and sellers, especially during these challenging times. Lori is an expert who will help guide her clients through the process.”

Baronas is a member of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, the National Assoc. of Realtors, and the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors. With Coldwell Banker, her primary focus will be residential real estate in Franklin and Hampshire counties.

Lost-wages Assistance Benefits Being Distributed to PUA Claimants

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has begun the disbursement of lost-wages assistance (LWA) benefits to pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) claimants. Payments are expected in claimant accounts by Saturday, Sept. 5. For those who are eligible for LWA through the standard unemployment insurance (UI) program accessed through UI Online, benefits are expected to be disbursed on or before Sept. 15.

The Commonwealth’s application to receive grant funding to pay a limited additional weekly unemployment benefit to claimants under the federal LWA program for the weeks ending Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15 was recently approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The application was submitted by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with DUA. An additional application for the week of Aug. 22 has been sent to FEMA, and the Massachusetts DUA is awaiting review by FEMA.

Per FEMA’s authorization, the grant will fund an additional $300 weekly payment to those who are eligible for at least $100 in weekly unemployment benefits for the three weeks ending Aug. 1, Aug. 8, and Aug. 15.

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance continues to work on the technology and business requirements necessary for this program and anticipates being able to quickly deliver retroactive funds to all eligible claimants in the coming weeks. Most eligible claimants currently receiving benefits do not need to take any action because the Commonwealth will automatically add LWA to their weekly benefit payment retroactive to the dates specified in the grant.

Square One Launches Campaign for Healthy Kids PSA

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SPRINGFIELD — When Square One shared plans to launch its latest fundraising campaign by producing a public-service announcement highlighting its critical work with children and families, a team of community partners eagerly stepped in to lend a hand.

“I’ve seen firsthand the incredible and beneficial work Square One does for children,” said political consultant Anthony Cignoli, one of several high-profile community partners with a role in the initiative. “I’ve been a long-time supporter because Square One is essential in the lives of so many families. When I heard about the campaign and their creative approach, I was eager to join so many other great supporters in championing this effort.”

The Campaign for Healthy Kids is a multi-year fund-development initiative focused on Square One’s commitment to providing healthy meals, physical fitness, social-emotional well-being, and a healthy learning environment. All funds raised will directly support the children and families who rely on Square One to help meet their early-learning and family-support needs.

With funding from Pride Stores, the campaign will kick off with a PSA that features preschoolers transitioning to adult leadership roles. The video will appear in the mainstream media, as well as social-media platforms. It will be complemented by a series of print and radio promotions.

“We are thrilled and grateful to have such high-level, talented community support for this undertaking,” said Kristine Allard, vice president of Development & Communications for Square One. In addition to receiving funding from Pride and the agency’s board of directors, she cited the in-kind efforts of Balise Auto, the Springfield Thunderbirds, New York Sound and Motion, Chikmedia, Springfield Police, Crystal Vazquez & Co., Leonard Underwood Photography, as well as all the volunteers who participated in the production of the campaign.

“When we first developed this campaign, we had no idea that our world would be dramatically changed by the COVID-19 crisis,” Allard said. “The past few months have greatly reinforced the demand for our programs and services. With that growing demand and the unanticipated COVID-related expenses — including providing full-day support during remote learning — we have a tremendous need to expand our donor base. We are excited for this opportunity to raise awareness of our important work and the funding we need to continue to develop the leaders of tomorrow.”

To make a donation, text ABC123 to 44-321, visit www.startatsquareone.org, or e-mail Allard at [email protected].

BusinessTalk with Tessa Murphy-Romboletti

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest, in partnership with Living Local, has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times

Episode 24: Sept. 2, 2020

Thom Fox interviews Tessa Murphy-Romboletti, Executive Director of EforAll in Holyoke

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WSU to Host Virtual Information Session for Accounting Graduate Program

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WESTFIELD — The College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE) at Westfield State University will host a virtual information session for the master of science in accounting (MSA) program on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The graduate program is designed to foster leadership skills and prepare students for successful careers in public and private accounting. It allows students to complete the additional 30 credit hours necessary to fulfill the educational requirements for the certified public accountancy (CPA) license in Massachusetts and several other states.

The program offers a foundation curriculum for students who have a business background but lack the necessary coursework in accounting to complete a series of prerequisite courses as part of the master’s program. This curriculum can be completed entirely online with courses offered on a rotating basis (students can also take courses in person). The advanced curriculum is for students with an undergraduate major or concentration in accounting. It includes 10 courses (the majority are offered in a hybrid format, and certain courses are 100% online) that can be completed in only two semesters. The MSA program offers students flexibility and affordability to achieve a greater degree of sophistication in accounting and auditing.

Information-session attendees will have an opportunity to speak with faculty and members of the outreach team about the program and its application process. The $50 application fee will be waived for all attendees. To RSVP, visit www.gobacknow.com. For more information, call (413) 572-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

PeoplesBank to Open Ludlow Banking Center on Oct. 15

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HOLYOKE — According to President and CEO Tom Senecal, PeoplesBank wanted to bring something new to the Ludlow market. Then COVID-19 hit, and suddenly PeoplesBank’s investments in technology had a whole new meaning and value.

“It’s about as close to curbside banking as you can get, except with way better hours,” Senecal said in describing the drive-thru VideoBanker ITM that will be a feature of the new Ludlow banking center located at 450 Center St. “Customers can do pretty much anything they can with a teller — except they do not have to enter the banking center. This new technology also allows us to extend the banking day, and they will be available seven days a week, including Sundays. Customers are finding a whole new level of convenience by banking when they need to as opposed to when they have to.”

Currently, the PeoplesBank VideoBanker ITMs are the only such service in Ludlow. The new banking center is slated to open on Oct. 15.

“While we apply the design template differently every time we build a new branch, the basic elements are the same: new technology, an open interior, and an empowered universal-banker team of associates all housed in an extremely efficient footprint,” Senecal added.

PeoplesBank wanted to develop a team of associates for the new banking center who had strong community connections, said Aleda De Maria, senior vice president of Retail and Operations at PeoplesBank. “Ludlow is a close-knit community where trust is granted based on what you do, not what you say. And we hit it out of the park when Scott Ganhao joined us as our Banking Center Manager in Ludlow. Not only does he speak fluent Portuguese, he has incredibly strong community connections from serving in roles of responsibility in a variety of charitable organizations, including Festa.”

“Ludlow is a hardworking, close-knit community comprised of many cultures,” Ganhao noted. “PeoplesBank is a great community partner. We are going to bring technology that people have not seen, and I think Ludlow is going to embrace that.” Ganhao is the president of the Our Lady of Fatima Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) organization, and is a member of the board of directors of the Wilbraham Rotary Memorial Foundation Inc. and the Lusitania Institute. He is a member of the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and served as chairman of the Our Lady of Fatima finance committee, president of the Our Lady of Fatima parish council committee, and director of the Our Lady of Fatima Festa committee.

Bulkley Richardson Joins Law Firm Antiracism Alliance

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced it has joined the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA), a national collaboration of more than 260 law firms united in identifying and dismantling structural or systemic racism in the law.

The alliance’s charter states its purpose is to “leverage the resources of the private bar in partnership with legal-services organizations to amplify the voices of communities and individuals oppressed by racism, to better use the law as a vehicle for change that benefits communities of color, and to promote racial equity in the law.”

“We are joining some of the country’s most prominent law firms to shine a spotlight on systemic racism,” said Jeff Poindexter, co-chair of Bulkley Richardson’s litigation department. “Recognizing that racism is a public crisis, the firm has made a pledge to reject racism, hate, bigotry, and all forms of discrimination. By joining the LFAA, we can be a part of the solution and support an initiative to advance racial equity.”

Encharter Insurance, Quincy Mutual Group Team Up to Thank Amherst First Responders

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AMHERST — Local insurance agency Encharter Insurance, along with insurer Quincy Mutual Group, showed their appreciation to the Amherst Fire Department for their service on Aug. 18. The insurance partners delivered chocolates from local business Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, an Encharter client, for the firefighters to enjoy.

The event was inspired by the help these first responders have given to the Amherst community during this challenging time. Trish Vassallo and Lisa Eugin of Encharter Insurance met safely and distantly at the Amherst Fire Department’s Central Fire Station to offer thanks to the staff for their dedication to the community and help during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Here in Amherst, our first responders have been working so hard and so courageously through the current situation. We are so thankful to them for all that they do for our community,” said Vassallo, director of Operations at Encharter Insurance. “When Quincy Mutual approached us about giving back to our community, we immediately thought of the Amherst Fire Department and the men and women there who are working so hard to keep us all safe.”

Alumni Achievement Award Finalists

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Finalists for Award Are Leaders in Business — and in the Community

Launched in 2015, and known then as the Continued Excellence Award, BusinessWest’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a previous 40 Under Forty honoree who has continued to build on his or résumé as a rising star in this region and leader both in business and within the community. The five finalists for 2020 — Carla Cosenzi, Peter DePergola, Mike Fenton, Paul Kozub, and James Leahy — epitomize what this award, sponsored by Health New England, is all about, and why it is among the most coveted of BusinessWest’s many awards.

 

Carla Cosenzi

She’s driven to succeed — in business and in the community

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Peter Depergola

This pioneer remains on the leading edge in the field of bioethics

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Mike Fenton

He has a passion for the law, and for serving his constituents

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Paul Kozub

This entrepreneur — and his label — have come a long way in 15 years

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James Leahy

This city leader has always been an ambassador — and a connector

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Helping Local Kids

Carr Hardware in Pittsfield launched a program called ​“Round Up for the Schools”​ to benefit local Berkshire County school districts. Customers have the option to round up the cost of their purchases to the nearest dollar, and Carr will then match those donations and purchase needed personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, and other items, to donate to local schools, said company President Bart Raser (pictured). Carr Hardware will also have collection jars stationed at all locations for customers to donate.

 

 

 

Boosting Access to Food

 

Florence Bank donated $5,000 to Chesterfield’s Community Food Cupboard, which was recently established by Chesterfield’s Council on Aging and a group of volunteers to help needy families access food during the COVID-19 crisis. The team includes members of the Select Board, trustees of the Chesterfield Library, along with Council on Aging board members and the Chesterfield Finance Committee. Pictured, from left: Chesterfield Community Food Cupboard volunteer Denise Cormier, Florence Bank Branch Manager and Vice President April O’Brien, and Janice Gibeau, director of Chesterfield’s Council on Aging.

 

 

 

Ribbon Cutting at F45 Training

 

Dan and Jessye Deane recently opened F45 Training at 1464 Riverdale St. in West Springfield. The interval training studio is a franchise out of Australia that is just getting its start in the U.S. Unlike traditional box gyms, F45 blends high-intensity interval training, functional training, and circuit training and pulls from 4,100 exercises, ensuring that no workout is ever the same. Pictured, from left: Brennan McKenna, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Dan Deane, Jessye Deane, Charley, Brady, Cooper, and Kristina Cordova.

 

 

 

Driving for the Cure

It wasn’t exactly business — or even golf — as usual, but the 12th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament was staged Aug. 17 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. The field was smaller than in years past — 140 golfers — and there were other changes made due to COVID-19, but roughly $70,000 was raised to aid research into cures for brain cancer. Top to bottom: Tom Cosenzi Jr. and Carla Cosenzi, co-owners of TommyCar Auto Group and founders of the tournament, named in honor of their father, who succumbed to brain cancer in 2009; Golfers line up at the registration table; The event T-shirts tell the story; over the years, the tournament has raised more than $1 million to fight brain cancer.

 

 

Open for Business

 

Sport Clips Haircuts Hadley owner Ian Coogan was joined recently by his wife, Lisa Scheff, and daughter, along with state Rep. Dan Carey, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Claudia Pazmany, and the Sport Clips team to cut the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony for their new location along Route 9 in Hadley.

 

 

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Real-estate Licensing Course

Sept. 9 to Oct. 15: The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class, sales-licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. Tuition is $400 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the (413) 785-1328 or visit www.rapv.com. The Realtors Assoc. has taken all necessary COVID-19 sanitary precautions in accordance with CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines to ensure the safety of its students. Classes are limited to 18 students.

Golf FORE Health Tournament

Sept. 14-15: The 31st annual Golf FORE Health Tournament, Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s only major fundraising event, will be held at the Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston. COVID-19 has altered every aspect of people’s personal and professional lives. Today, the need for support for the local hospital is greater than ever, and many businesses have reached out asking how to help Cooley Dickinson care for its patients and our community. This year’s tournament will be played in a social-distancing format with tee times every 10 minutes starting at 8 a.m., and will now be played over two days and adhere to all current Massachusetts COVID-19 golf guidelines. Each team will play on one of the two days. This means the annual post-event banquet will not take place, but organizers say they have been able to incorporate some exciting new tournament additions and give sponsors the greatest amount of exposure. The lead platinum sponsors are bankESB and MJ Moran Inc. To secure a team or to sponsor the event, visit www.cooleydickinson.org/golf. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Margolis at [email protected] or (413) 582-2255.

Virtual Information Session on WSU Graduate Programs

Sept. 23: A virtual information session for Westfield State University’s (WSU) master’s degrees in counseling and applied behavior analysis will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Individuals interested in careers as behavior analysts, clinicians, family and marriage counselors, and guidance or adjustment counselors should consider attending to learn how a graduate degree could help them attain one of these positions. The Department of Psychology offers a 60-credit graduate program designed to serve the student who plans to enter the applied fields of counseling or psychology after receiving a master of arts degree. The program offers four specialized tracks: school guidance counseling, school adjustment counseling, forensic mental-health counseling, and mental-health counseling. Westfield State also offers a 48-credit master of arts degree in applied behavior analysis to individuals who work, or aspire to work, in a number of different settings, such as schools, including regular and special-education classrooms; business and industry; healthcare; and other community-based settings. Information-session attendees will have an opportunity to speak with faculty and members of the outreach team about the program and its application process. The $50 application fee will be waived for all attendees. To RSVP, visit www.gobacknow.com. For more information, call (413) 572-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

Difference Makers

Sept. 24: BusinessWest has rescheduled its celebration of the Difference Makers Class of 2020 for Sept. 24. This will be a hybrid event, with the honorees and sponsors gathered at the Upper Vista at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, with other guests taking in the proceedings virtually. The Class of 2020 includes: Christopher (Monte) Belmonte, DJ at WRSI the River Radio and creator of Monte’s March; Ira Bryck, consultant and former executive director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley; Sandy Cassanelli, CEO of Greeno Supply; Dianne Fuller Doherty, retired director of the Mass. Small Business Development Center Network; Ronn Johnson, president and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services; Steve Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank; and Rick’s Place. Guests who have purchased tickets for the event, originally scheduled for March at the Log Cabin, will be able to pick up a boxed meal, a program guide for the event, and gifts from events sponsors at locations to be announced at a later date. The Difference Makers program for 2020 is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health of New England, Royal P.C., and TommyCar Auto Group, with non-profit partners MHA Inc., the Tom Cosenzi Drive for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, and United Way of Pioneer Valley.

40 Under Forty:

Oct. 8: BusinessWest has rescheduled its celebration of the 40 Under Forty Class of 2020 for Oct. 8 at Mercedes-Benz of Springfield. This will be a drive-in event, with more than 400 attendees expected to park at the spacious lot at the dealership, tailgate next to their cars (a boxed meal, gifts from sponsors, and a program guide will be presented to each attendee upon arrival), and watch the Class of 2020 — and this year’s Alumni Achievement Award winner — take to the stage to accept their awards. For a list of this year’s honorees, visit https://businesswest.com/40-under-forty/40-under-forty. The 40 Under Forty program is being sponsored by Health New England and PeoplesBank (presenting sponsors), and Comcast Business, UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, with event partners WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

Gap-semester Course on Social-justice Issues

Sept. 21 to Dec. 21: Bay Path University has put together a unique course for recent high-school graduates looking to explore ways they can impact movements for social justice. The course, “Exploring Pathways to Social Justice,” will combine lectures, discussions, videos, readings, and virtual, experiential learning through the context of history, legal studies, and communications. In addition, the students will participate in presentations by professionals who have channeled their visions for a more just world into careers advocating for social justice and leading their communities. The three-credit course runs from Sept. 21 to Dec. 21 and is open to recent high-school graduates and college students, whether enrolled at Bay Path University; its online program, the American Women’s College; or any other institution, as well as students who are taking a gap semester while they evaluate their college options. Registration runs until Sept. 16. The class is a collaboration between several faculty members and will explore social-justice movements, trace the historical roots of the civil-rights struggle, investigate how race factors into the contemporary criminal justice system, and consider strategies for change. Students will be challenged to apply their passion for social justice while learning to express themselves and developing practical skills for academic and professional settings. Through the course material and ongoing opportunities for conversation, they will connect with other students and become part of an inspired, motivated network. “We created this class for students who may be using this time away from their schools to contemplate how and where to channel their voice and their passion for social justice, as they begin to think about their long-term goals, personally and professionally,” said Gwen Jordan, director of Bay Path’s Justice and Legal Studies department. She will be teaching sections on the criminal justice system, including a focus on the movement devoted to exonerating the wrongly convicted and reforming the system. Additional course information and a registration link are available at www.baypath.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/the-american-womens-college-online/academics/gap-semester-course.

People on the Move

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Joan Kagan

Joan Kagan

Following a human-services career spanning more than 45 years, Square One President and CEO Joan Kagan has announced plans to retire. Kagan has served in her current role since 2003. Although her retirement will take effect on Dec. 31, 2020, Kagan will continue to serve the agency as an advisor to support the leadership team during transition. “When you think about the nonprofit community in Western Massachusetts, the name Joan Kagan immediately comes to mind,” said Peter Testori, chair of Square One’s board of directors and dean of Academic Support Services and assistant Title IX coordinator at Bay Path University. “For decades, Joan has been a champion for the well-being and education of our region’s children. Her passion and commitment have positively impacted the lives of thousands of children and families.” Under Kagan’s leadership, Square One (formerly known as Springfield Day Nursery) expanded its offerings from providing child care exclusively to a full menu of family-support services. This expansion was built upon Kagan’s experience as a child and family social worker and her in-depth understanding of the need for all children to have a high-quality early education, nurturing adults to care for them, and a safe and healthy community in which to live. A committee of Square One staff and board members, as well as other community leaders, will conduct a search to determine the next president and CEO.

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Nathaniel Munson

Nathaniel Munson

Leighanne Sullivan

Leighanne Sullivan

bankESB promoted Nathaniel Munson to assistant vice president – portfolio manager, and announced that Leighanne Sullivan has joined the bank’s Marketing Department as its social-media coordinator. Munson joined bankESB in 2018 as portfolio manager, and prior to that was with Westfield Bank for six years, most recently as senior credit analyst. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University and is an active member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Holyoke, currently serving as a trustee, Sunday school director, and youth leader. Prior to joining bankESB, Sullivan was a marketing assistant with Project Look Sharp in Ithaca, N.Y., and before that was a marketing intern with Westfield Bank and a public-relations and social-media intern with Sarah Hall Productions. She will be responsible for maintaining the bank’s social-media presence across all platforms as well as those of the member banks of its parent company, Hometown Financial Group. Additionally, she will produce video content and serve as the primary administrator for the company intranet. This spring, Sullivan earned her bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Ithaca College, where she was a participant in the college’s Leadership Academy and a member of the women’s crew team.

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Richard Juang

Richard Juang

Attorney Richard Juang has joined the Royal Law Firm. He brings to Royal a decade of experience working with nonprofits and small businesses on their core operations and transactions. He also provides clients with Massachusetts legislative and public-policy advocacy. Juang’s clients have ranged from human-services organizations to cannabis entrepreneurs to restauranteurs, reflecting the breadth of economic activity that makes Massachusetts a vibrant state in which to live and work. He is available to represent clients in transactions, regulatory and nonprofit compliance, and administrative-law matters. For clients facing legislative, regulatory, or public-policy changes, he is also able to help them navigate the Massachusetts legislative, budgetary, and regulatory landscapes. Juang received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University and his juris doctor from Northeastern University. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts.

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Justin Monell

Justin Monell

Elms College announced the hiring of Justin Monell as director of Career Services. Monell will help ensure that current Elms students are career-ready by providing them resources to help determine their career path, find internships in their field of study, prepare for graduate school, or look for employment. He will also be a resource for alumni seeking assistance with job searches, networking, or planning for a career change. Throughout his career, Monell has worked in various roles within student affairs, career services, and student success. Most recently, he was assistant director of Career Development at Clark University in Worcester. He has also worked in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of South Florida and the Center for Advising & Student Success at Florida International University. Monell holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and political science from the University of Connecticut and a master of education degree in student affairs administration from Springfield College.

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Tyra Good

Tyra Good

Elms College announced the appointment of Tyra Good as the college’s first faculty director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE). Good has more than 10 years of experience teaching education, and, most recently, she was assistant professor of Practice in Education at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. In this new position, she is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the college’s efforts to address this issue. The CEUE was launched in September 2019 to increase the number and diversity of qualified teachers in the Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield school systems. In these school systems, the racial and ethnic composition of teachers is not representative of the students. This area also experiences an annual 800-teacher gap across K-12 schools, especially in specific roles such as special education, English-language learners, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Through a partnership with philanthropists, school districts, and charter-school networks, and with a reimagined curriculum, Elms College and Good aim to increase the pipeline of teachers, including teachers of color, who are culturally prepared to inspire the students whom they teach. Good is the founder and chief academic consultant for GOOD Knowledge Connections and the founder of the Black Educators Network (BEN) of Greater Pittsburgh. The BEN is a strategic team of K-12, higher-education, and community educators working across school-district and community lines to help ensure the academic and personal success of African-American youth from underserved communities. For her dedication and commitment to diversifying the teaching pipeline and preparing pre-service teachers to work in urban settings, Good has received myriad award recognitions. Most recently, she was awarded a 2019 National Deeper Learning Equity Fellowship through Big Picture Learning and Internationals Network for Public Schools. Good received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Howard University, a master’s degree in teaching from Chatham University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and evaluation from Duquesne University.

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Loretta Dansereau

Loretta Dansereau

River East School-to-Career Inc. announced that Director Loretta Dansereau will retire in August after more than 16 years of service to the organization. Dansereau has been the driving force behind growing the organization since 2004, when it was still in its infancy, to be a recognized local business and education partnership under the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition to helping incorporate as a non-profit 501(c)(3), she has been instrumental in building a community of more than 300 business partners, increasing partnership awareness, and mentoring numerous students. Under Dansereau’s leadership, River East School-to-Career has become a model for other school-to-career organizations in Massachusetts. In the just the past five years, the organization has impacted the lives of more than 1,000 students in Hampden and Hampshire counties by bringing together schools, businesses, and organizations to create career-exploration opportunities. The aim is to help students make informed decisions regarding their career and educational goals through work-based learning and internship opportunities, co-op placements, career days, and work-readiness workshops. Dansereau will be succeeded by Amy Scribner, who has been part of the organization in various capacities for more than 10 years.

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Christopher Silipigno

Christopher Silipigno

Christopher Silipigno, chief operating officer and managing director at Renaissance Investment Group, LLC, earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation from the American College of Financial Services. Candidates for the ChFC designation must complete a minimum of eight college-level courses and 18 hours of supervised examinations. They must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements and participate in continuing education to maintain professional recertification. Since its inception in 1982, the credential has been widely regarded as a premier standard of knowledge and trust for financial-planning professionals. The ChFC program prepares professionals to apply advanced skills to address the financial planning needs of individuals, families, and small-business owners in a diverse environment. Having held licenses in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, and real estate, Silipigno provides Renaissance clients with a wide breadth of experience and expertise. In addition to fulfilling his role as COO, he works directly with the firm’s high-net-worth clients and foundations in the areas of investment management, cash-flow analysis, estate planning, charitable-giving strategies, and other complex financial-counseling domains.

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Jeremy Therrien

Jeremy Therrien

The Westfield Starfires announced the addition of Jeremy Therrien to the staff as Game Operations and Promotions coordinator. Therrien, a Westfield native and senior at Springfield College, has served in that position since late in 2019 and has spent much of the 2020 season implementing the organization’s COVID-19 readiness plan. For three consecutive years, Therrien has served as a student leader at the Hoophall Classic, an annual, Springfield-based tournament that features the top high-school basketball players and teams from around the country. He is also a Game Operations supervisor for the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League.

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Scott Ganhao

Scott Ganhao

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Scott Ganhao as the manager of its new banking center located at 450 Center St. in Ludlow. He has more than 13 years of financial services and banking experience. In his new position, Ganhao will aim to ensure the banking center meets and exceeds service and sales goals, provides excellent customer service, operates according to all bank policies and procedures, and serves as a leader within the community. Ganhao earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Western New England University. He is the president of the Our Lady of Fatima Preservation Society and a member of the board of directors of the Wilbraham Rotary Memorial Foundation Inc. and the Lusitania Institute. He is a member of the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and has served as chairman of the Our Lady of Fatima finance committee, president of the Our Lady of Fatima Parish council committee, and director of the Our Lady of Fatima Festa committee. He is fluent in spoken Portuguese.

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Jennifer Halpin

Jennifer Halpin

Florence Bank promoted Jennifer Halpin to the position of Employee Relations officer in the Human Resources department at the main office in Florence. Halpin joined Florence Bank in 2014. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as the Employee Relations manager. She holds a bachelor of business administration degree from UMass Amherst. During her tenure at the bank, she has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is awarded to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank.

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Company Notebook

PeoplesBank Grant Helps Fund WNEU Student Startup

SPRINGFIELD — PeoplesBank and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Western New England University (WNEU) College of Business are working together to help students expand their entrepreneurship education beyond the classroom. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WNEU works to develop students’ entrepreneurial mindset. Through co-curricular efforts, such as Startup Weekend and the cross-disciplinary business/engineering “Product Development and Innovation” course, students are able to create ideas, products, and services that have market potential. PeoplesBank is taking this one step further by providing grant funding to advance qualifying startups that show promise and demonstrate success. Joseph Ferrera, a 2020 graduate of the Entrepreneurship program at Western New England University, is the first recipient of a PeoplesBank grant. He founded Double O Joe, a Ludlow-based videography startup, in his sophomore year and continued to advance the business model through his entrepreneurship courses at WNEU. He is currently serving several small businesses in the Greater Springfield area. The grant funded a more advanced drone and camera in order to continue to grow his customer base and video offerings.

STCC Launches Certificate in Social-media Strategy, Design

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new social-media strategy and design certificate this fall in the Department of Technical Arts and Design. The coursework is designed to prepare students for the planning and implementation of a promotional strategy using a variety of social-media platforms, including social networking, microblogging, photo sharing, and video sharing. In addition, students will take courses in graphic design, motion graphics, marketing, and advertising to blend social-media strategy and design, a combination that is very much in demand, said Professor Philip Ruderman, a faculty member in the Graphic Communications & Photography program at STCC. Ruderman called the program a vehicle to help students promote their talents, showcase their work, and develop relationships that will grow their employer’s business, or their own. The new social-media tools course offered this fall will focus on the basic elements needed to create and maintain a successful social-media campaign, including social-media marketing basics, social-media mix, social marketing process, analysis, strategy development, program and communication design, and implementation. This online course will put students on the path for self-promotion and promotion of businesses. The training enables them to build awareness within the marketplace and to target and engage online viewers and build a community of followers. An online search for social-media jobs in the region will yield a number of results, including digital content creators, digital content producers, social-media designers, and social-media specialists. In addition, a number of marketing positions requiring social-media skills can also be found. Nine courses, or 27 credits, are required to complete the program, which could be completed in as few as two semesters. To learn more about the program, visit stcc.edu/explore/programs/smsd.coc. For questions, call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.

BHN’s Kamp for Kids Receives $10,000 Grant from Westfield Bank

WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced it received a grant of $10,000 from Westfield Bank to benefit Kamp for Kids, the organization’s summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities. Westfield Bank has been a longtime supporter of BHN’s Kamp for Kids. Grants made to Kamp for Kids provide camperships to youth with or without disabilities to ensure that all children, regardless of family income, are able to attend camp. Due to COVID-19, this summer Kamp for Kids is being held virtually in order to provide a safe camp experience for the campers and their families. The virtual camp is open to all who wish to participate and offered free of charge, and consists of recreational activities, nature time, and arts and crafts. To register and participate in virtual camp, visit www.bhninc.org/kamp-kids. The camp has created three themes for this year’s activities: “In My Backyard,” “Only in New England,” and “All Around the World.” Kamp for Kids has also continued its partnership with the Westfield Cultural Council and Berkshire Hills Music Academy, a music-based program for people with disabilities in Franklin County, to offer musical programming for participants.

LPV Announces New Path Forward

SPRINGFIELD — Last month, Leadership Pioneer Valley’s (LPV) board of directors approved a plan for the next six months. The plan creates new leadership-development options aimed at addressing the needs of the wider community. Because leadership in a pandemic necessitates both a statewide and national perspective, LPV will continue to collaborate with programs across the Commonwealth and participate in the National Leadership Alumni Network — a first of its kind. It will also continue offering sessions exploring creating more equitable workplaces and communities. These programs and others in the works are designed to address the needs of LPV alumni and the wider community. LPV’s signature LEAP program, a nine-month regional leadership-development program for emerging leaders, will be pushed back to January 2021, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person programming that prioritizes safety while building engaging connections. This fall, LPV will offer a number of new opportunities including small Leadership Luncheons, a Leader Roundtable series, and a new Adaptive Leadership series. All sessions will begin virtually and transition to in-person when feasible.

HCC Unveils New Academic Programs for Fall Semester

HOLYOKE — Cannabis cultivation, beer and cider brewing, and winemaking are just a few of the new academic programs being offered this fall at Holyoke Community College (HCC). All three were developed as one-year, 24-credit certificate programs through the college’s Sustainability Studies department. One new course, “Cannabis Today,” provides knowledge of the growing part of the industry. Other requirements for the certificate include classes in agriculture, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The college also developed the brewing and winemaking certificates with an eye on expanding industries. Another new course, “Fermentation Science,” explains the scientific processes of fermentation as it applies to both brewing and winemaking. This fall, HCC is also unveiling new certificate and associate-degree programs in a range of other academic areas, including behaviorial neuroscience (degree), critical social thought (degree), geoscience (degree), child development (certificate), mental health (certiificate,) and veterinary assistant (certificate). The fall semester at Holyoke Community College begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. To enroll for fall, visit hcc.edu/admission, call (413) 552-2321, or e-mail [email protected].

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Awards Six Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — Six area students were each recently awarded a $1,000 Gerard L. Pellegrini Scholarship to advance their education by the law firm that bears his name, Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley. The Gerard L. Pellegrini Scholarship is an award that goes to a member of a local union affiliated with the Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation or their spouses or dependents. Applicants were asked to submit their high-school or college transcripts, written recommendations, a recital of their community-service activities, and an essay detailing the importance of the labor movement to their family. Winners of this year’s awards are Corey Bryant of Springfield, Alexandria Barnard-Davignon of Longmeadow, Anna MacDonnell of Longmeadow, Lindsay Marjanski of South Hadley, Sarah Meunier of South Deerfield, and Taryn Morse of Hatfield.

Hazen Paper Pioneers New Type of Custom Holography

HOLYOKE — Hazen Paper Co. has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate cutting-edge holographic technologies. Hazen’s team designed the artwork on both sides to showcase specific visual effects with nano-holography that delivers an even more dramatic three-dimensional effect than lenticular printing. The front features a fire-breathing dragon with minutely detailed glittering scales. The effect of a blast of moving flames was achieved with registered, custom color-motion and multi-channel holography. On the back, a shimless random repeat custom hologram, ‘random burst,’ creates a moving, three-dimensional flash backdrop for a flock of butterflies. Originated entirely within Hazen’s state-of-the-art holographic lab and manufactured in its Holyoke facility, the project was realized on Hazen Envirofoil, an environmentally friendly product. Sub-micron transfer-metallized Envirofoil uses less than 1% of the aluminum of traditional foil laminate and a recycled film carrier, and is repulpable as paper after de-inking. It was offset-printed using UV-cure inks by AM Lithography of Chicopee. Vertically integrated, Hazen can take production from design to holographic paper in less than two weeks.

WSU Teacher-education Program Accredited with Commendation

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s (WSU) teacher-education program has received full, seven-year accreditation with commendation from the Assoc. for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for its wide-ranging, growing work in anti-racism education. WSU is the first institution of higher education in the AAQEP membership to receive commendation from the organization. The WSU Education Department’s teacher-education program is designed to prepare educators to teach effectively within a democratic society. Its mission is informed by several pillars, including critical engagement with diversity, social justice, community building, scholarship, and reflective practice. Program coursework and field experiences provide students with the understanding, knowledge, and skills that will enable them, as teachers, to engage with diversity and issues of equity, build inclusive learning communities, embrace the scholarship of teaching and learning, and adopt a reflective practitioner mindset. These principles — which undergird the Teacher Education program — set expectations that are essential for those who will teach in K-12 schools, and collectively are needed to provide the foundational knowledge for WSU students to become effective, caring, and equitable teachers. The Accreditation Commission also commended the university’s education programs for their concerted and deepening work in anti-racist education, as these efforts permeate the preparation of educators, are embedded in and impact the wider campus culture, and reach into the community through campus- and program-based partnerships. All education students participate in annual Anti-Racist Education Town Hall events featuring relevant themes like the School-to-Prison Pipeline, share common readings across courses, and participate in guest lectures on campus.

WNEU, Big Y Pharmacy Residency Program Accreditated

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy Health Sciences and Big Y Foods, Inc. Community-Based Residency Program has received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Assoc. (APhA). The accreditation establishes criteria for training pharmacists for the purpose of achieving professional competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy services. The purpose of the post-graduate year one (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is to build upon the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community-based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities, including post-graduate year two (PGY2) specialized residencies and professional certifications. ASHP’s Commission on Credentialing extended the accreditation of the residency program through 2024. The accreditation means the program meets or exceeds the national standards set for a residency training program. The WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Big Y Foods Community-Based Residency Program is the only such university-based initiative in Western Mass. This year, the residency program graduated its fifth resident. Three of the graduates are Big Y pharmacists who have created new pharmacy services, and two graduates went on to pursue PGY2 ambulatory-care residencies. WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also offers a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program with Walgreens. This program began in 2014 and is also accredited by ASHP and APhA.

Multiple Sclerosis Center Opens at Mercy Medical Center

SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health Of New England announced the opening of the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research at Mercy Medical Center. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in the Greater Springfield area are now able to access their healthcare needs in one central location with a team of specialists dedicated to every aspect of their care. The Mandell Center, located at 175 Carew St. in Springfield, offers a combination of cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and innovative rehabilitation programs, and provides an all-inclusive treatment plan for each patient’s individual needs. In addition to state-of-the-art equipment, the model will include a nationally recognized team of MS specialists including neurologists, neuropsychologists, urologists, physiatrists, social workers, occupational and rehabilitation therapists, speech pathologists, physician’s assistants, and nurses. The Mandell MS Center at Mercy is partnered with the world-renowned Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell MS Centers at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Hartford, Conn. and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes a disruption in the myelin that insulates and protects nerve cells. MS is a long-lasting disease that can affect a person’s brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, causing problems with vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic body functions. Thus, having a variety of specialists in one location is invaluable for MS patients.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Drjsoto Ministries Inc., 50 Riviera Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. David Daniel Diaz, same. To minister and promote good style of living for anyone and everyone.

AMHERST

European Vehicles of Amherst Inc., 398 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Luke Zbylut, 75 Country Corners Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Repair and sales of automobiles.

CHARLEMONT

West County Soccer Association Inc., 46 Charlemont Road, Charlemont, MA 01339. Jake Thurber, same. Youth soccer league.

CHICOPEE

Dsliners Inc., 203 Buckley Blvd., Chicopee, MA 01020. Jason Horowitz, same. Wholesale auto accessories.

Templo Pentecostal Una Voz De Alerta, 95 Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Angel L. Cotto, 123 Commonwealth Ave., Apt A, Springfield, MA 01108. Open a church, to preach the gospel and counseling.

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton High School Athletic Foundation & Hall of Fame Inc., 35 Carillon Circle, Easthampton, MA 01027. Jeff Sealander, same. Recognize those who have made significant contributions to the Easthampton High School Interscholastic Athletic program.

FEEDING HILLS

Friends of Our Lady of The Rosary of Springfield Inc., 178 North West St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Veronica Anne Rovatti, same. Restore, preserve, support and maintain The Our Lady of The Rosary Church located at 334 Franklin St. in Springfield.

GRANBY

DSIS Group Inc., 63 West State St., Suite 972, Granby, MA 01033. Sylvester Jones, same. Real estate and property management.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Steiner Wegman Medical Foundation Inc., 177 East St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Eugene Gollogly, same. To create, form, and establish an organization to provide educational information regarding the practice of anthroposophic medicine and its uses.

LONGMEADOW

The Old Shoe Club Inc., 54 White Oaks Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. John Rauseo, same. Developing and fostering support for the Springfield College football program through the support of alumni and the general public.

Fads Distribution Inc., 10 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Luann Pulliam, same. Provide and/or manage vendor arrangements.

PITTSFIELD

Story Catching Studios Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Heather Richard, same. Providing opportunities for women and girls to create and publish their work.

Gavi Sports Foundation (GSF) Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sandra Gavi, same. Promote sports and education among children. Support children with great talents and less fortunate to use their talents in achieving their goals.

SOUTHWICK

Vivid Cares Inc., 5 Reservoir Road Southwick, MA 01077. Basia Belz, same. The purpose of this organization is to raise awareness and funding for those in need due to the result of having cancer.

SPRINGFIELD

Dynasty Zheng Inc., 5 Locust St., Springfield, MA 01108. Ya Rong Zheng, same. Takeout restaurant.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Extreme Exterior Cleaning Inc., 57 Amherst St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Joseph Poddubchak, same. Exterior cleaning.

WESTFIELD

Tighe & Bond Designer Services Inc., 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Francis J. Hoey, same. Engineering, planning, landscape, architecture, environmental science, and other related services.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of July and August 2020. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

GREENFIELD

The Arbors at Greenfield
15 Meridian St.
Greenfield Assisted Living, LP

Boone Plumbing & Heating
1175 Bernardston Road
Jeffrey Boone

Brad’s Place
353 Main St.
Daniel Devine

Cherie’s Salon
58 Petty Plain Road
Cherie Rowland

Greenfield Auto Wrecking
392 Deerfield St.
Michelina Siano

Hair N Co.
63 French King Highway, #8
Dana Kubasek

Hampton Inn and Suites Greenfield
184 Shelburne Road
John Redmond

Indoor Action Sports
1385 Bernardston Road
Jeffry Coulson

J.P. George and Son Inc.
64 Haywood St.
Joseph George Jr.

Lavish the Salon
30 Chapman St.
Jessica Shippee

Minglewood Arts
435A Deerfield St.
Caitlin von Schmidt

New Inkwell News
78 Federal St.
Rozina Butt, Naveed Butt

The Outlet Store
10-12 Chapman St.
Donald White Jr.

Scott’s Barber Shop
372 Federal St.
Scott Greaves

Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home
87 Franklin St.
Timothy Kelleher

Snow & Sons Inc.
221 Leyden Road
Edward Snow Jr.

Thai Blue Ginger
298 Main St.
Karok Ninsri

Woodland Forest Soap
99 Lunt Dr.
Catherine Coutu

HADLEY

Chili’s Grill & Bar
426 Russell St.
Pepper Dining Inc.

Hadley Auto Express
212 Russell St.
Amir Mikhchi

Hampton Inn
24 Bay Road
Laxman Parmar

Roadway Inn
237 Russell St.
Laxman Parmar

Spirit Halloween Superstores
335 Russell St.
Spirit Halloween, LLC

Vac Store
291 Russell St.
Anthony Volpe

PALMER

BC Enterprises
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Billie Jo Foskit-Nulph
18 Barker St., Apt. C
Billie Jo Foskit-Nulph

BJC Realty Trust
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Breton Estates Inc.
46 Nipmuck St.
Raymond Breton

Breton Realty, LLC
46 Nipmuck St.
Raymond Breton

Convenience Plus #3707
1144 Thorndike St.
Global Montello Group Corp.

Convenience Plus #3714
3086 South Main St.
Global Montello Group Corp.

Crimmins/Graveline Insurance Agency Inc.
1382 Main St.
Thomas Graveline, Marc Graveline

Dave’s Frame and Automotive
1316 South Main St.
David Muir

Deco Painting
274 Breckenridge St.
Scott Rohan

Domino’s
1219 Thorndike St.
Anthony Patalano

Easthampton Cider Project, LLC
25 Bourne St.
Joshua Bromage

EJM Design
96 Rondeau St.
Emily Messing

Hyeena
200 Burlingame Road
Keith Holuk

K & B Construction
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Kaufman and Associates
P.O. Box 317
Richard Kaufman

SOUTHWICK

Belmeade Signs
246 Vining Hill Road
Jean-Luc Godard

Four Elements Salon & Spa
613 College Highway
Mary Welch

WESTFIELD

Dunkin’ Donuts
16 Harvard St.
Westfield Donuts Inc., Villa Franca Donuts Inc., Southwick Road Donuts Inc.

gr8onlinestuff
180 Root Road
Neil Petrucelli

Maple Wick Reflexology
51 Southwick Road
Sumei Hou

Martins & Son Painting
674 Western Ave.
Matthew Martins

Sweet Jasmine
9 State St.
Veoletta Klyuchits

Whip City Nutrition
18 School St.
Whip City Nutrition

WEST SPRINGFIELD

BD Hair Design
Barbara Dame
62 Westfield St.

Central Chevrolet Inc.
811 Memorial Ave.
Todd Volk

Collins Tavern
997 Westfield St.
Robert Ledoux

Colmatt Associates
50 Wishing Well Way
Sandra Fletcher

The Country Store
1022 Amostown Road
Pinky Patel

Galaxy 900
32 Pine St.
Ralph Dalise

Hair East
306 Westfield St.
Jennifer Gamelli

Harten Financial Group
1252 Elm St.
John Harten III

J. Paier Carpentry
265 Lancaster Ave.
Joseph Paier

Powers & Liquori
84 Park St.
Gary Liquori

Rehab Resolutions Inc.
1111 Elm St.
Sofia Zanzarella

Subway
1329 Riverdale St.
Steven Petow

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Alvarado, Abraham
PO Box 152
Chicopee, MA 01014
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/23/2020

Asher, Jane M.
3 Myrtle St., Apt. E7
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Bachmann-Baez, Heather Lynn
41 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Baver, Ryan G.
1182 Worcester St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2020

Clark, Joan
108 Corey Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Coache, Heidi K.
43 Haskins Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Ekenbarger, Kathi R.
315 Oak Ave.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Godere, Audrey D.
136 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Loginov, Oleg A.
Loginova, Svetlana
1152 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Merced, Jenary L.
Cruz Santos, Jenary
16 Chapel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Perrin, Lisa A.
a/k/a Raymond, Lisa A.
Perrin, Orlando
2034 Pleasant St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Racine, Marilyn A.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Ramirez, Efrain
a/k/a Torres, Efrain, Ramirez
c/o L. Jed Berliner, Esquire
1441 Main St., Suite 601
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Raymond, Shirley A.
735 Memorial Dr. #75
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Santos, Angela M.
15 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Squires, Tammy J.
32 Park St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Warrington, Troy Richard
190 Templeton Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2020

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

637 Ashfield Mountain Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $283,080
Buyer: Steven Goldsher
Seller: Seebeck INT
Date: 08/07/20

83-F Bear Mountain Dr.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Christina A. McQuade
Seller: John A. Drew
Date: 08/06/20

CONWAY

473 North Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $478,600
Buyer: Andrew Desguin
Seller: Andrew J. Vecellio
Date: 07/31/20

151 Wilder Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: William Stathis
Seller: Gordon B. Parker
Date: 07/31/20

DEERFIELD

2 Allen Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Narayana R. Lebaka
Seller: Charles C. Brooks
Date: 08/05/20

64 Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Susan Knightly
Seller: Sandra A. Gokey
Date: 07/29/20

3 Wequamps Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Ronald C. Wetherby
Seller: Leonard M. Finkowski
Date: 07/27/20

ERVING

9 West Main St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Cavanaugh
Seller: George Burnett
Date: 07/31/20

GREENFIELD

40 Canada Hill
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel Simoncini
Seller: William P. Stathis
Date: 07/31/20

217 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thomas R. O’Sullivan
Seller: Vladimir V. Sinigur
Date: 08/05/20

260 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Norbert A. Belliveau
Seller: Scott R. David
Date: 07/29/20

58 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Wayne Hopkins
Seller: Hebert, Stephen G., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

77 Lunt Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Diane Kuenzel
Seller: Cecile M. Massey
Date: 08/06/20

43 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nancy Merrick
Seller: Douglas R. McNamara
Date: 07/29/20

80 Overland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Madelaine Taft-Ferguson
Seller: Alfred D. Parker
Date: 07/31/20

318 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Stephen Marscher
Seller: Lindsay V. Stanley
Date: 08/07/20

24 Spring Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Travis D. Drury
Seller: Debra Gruszkowski
Date: 08/06/20

Wunsch Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel Simoncini
Seller: William P. Stathis
Date: 07/31/20

HAWLEY

35 Forget Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Douglas Blough
Seller: Tanya Z. Bryant
Date: 08/05/20

HEATH

25 Groll Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cheryl Viera
Seller: Joan E. Schoenhals
Date: 07/31/20

64 Taylor Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: William Fontes
Seller: Tripp, Alicia A., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

43 Underwood Hill Road
Heath, MA 01340
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Adam M. Williams
Seller: Ryan M. Archambault
Date: 07/28/20

LEVERETT

Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Pfannenstiel
Seller: Margaret F. Sanders
Date: 08/05/20

11 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 11 North Leverett NT
Seller: Barry G. Oberpriller
Date: 07/29/20

157 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Stephen M. Shick
Seller: Muriel Laverty
Date: 08/03/20

MONTAGUE

115 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: James R. Carr
Seller: Galina B. Agapov
Date: 07/27/20

9 James Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Eric M. Cole 2020 IRT
Seller: Ashley J. Williams
Date: 07/28/20

111 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Munju M. Song
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 07/30/20

20-22 Maple St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $261,300
Buyer: Maple St. Productions LLC
Seller: Fenwick LLP
Date: 07/27/20

158 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $316,500
Buyer: Graciela Vega
Seller: Justin D. Killeen
Date: 07/27/20

17 Turner St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Haylee A. Keene
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/31/20

30 X St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Pamela B. Kennedy
Seller: William Steffen
Date: 07/28/20

14 Worcester Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Stephanie S. Archer
Seller: Keleigh A. Pereira
Date: 08/06/20

NORTHFIELD

615 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Ethan Michaud
Seller: Donald Ferrara
Date: 08/06/20

Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Patti J. Barnes
Seller: R. E. & Judy A. Barnes RET
Date: 08/06/20

155 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $247,200
Buyer: George C. Bremner
Seller: Heather Taferner
Date: 07/27/20

ORANGE

145 Fryeville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Burke
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/20

5 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Brian A. Goodhue
Seller: Margaret A. Heinle TR
Date: 08/07/20

83 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Craig C. Reid
Seller: Thomas M. Deam
Date: 08/07/20

508 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Cornine
Seller: Bernardino G. Alvarez
Date: 08/06/20

270 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jason Yates
Seller: Ruth S. Shaw IRT
Date: 07/28/20

ROWE

43 Potter Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Pallotta
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/07/20

SHELBURNE

59 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $403,500
Buyer: Robert J. Kingsley
Seller: John Rees
Date: 07/31/20

3 Pinnacle Lane
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Sara J. Rood-Ojalvo
Seller: Gregory M. Oles
Date: 07/30/20

SHUTESBURY

114 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mark Pollock
Seller: Brian J. Errante
Date: 08/06/20

78 Schoolhouse Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Parviz Kohan
Seller: Paul S. Bailin
Date: 07/30/20

25 Stowell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Julia M. Connor
Seller: Historical Enterprises
Date: 08/03/20

SUNDERLAND

47 Garage Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Eric B. Toole
Seller: Jennifer Unkles
Date: 08/04/20

201 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kathryn Ahlman
Seller: Jeremy Lorusso-Dillon
Date: 08/03/20

WARWICK

1045 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Danny Romanson
Seller: Thomas R. Kurtz
Date: 08/05/20

WHATELY

207 Chestnut Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Joseph N. Deschene
Seller: Bruce E. Cleare
Date: 07/29/20

33 Egypt Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $376,900
Buyer: Ashley E. Marcinkowski
Seller: Michael F. Szady
Date: 07/27/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

35 Allison Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Diane Sarrazin
Seller: Heather A. Zielenski
Date: 07/27/20

12 Bowles Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Wholesalers Property Co.
Seller: Emil A. Roymans
Date: 07/31/20

23 Fenton St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jeremy Daunais
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 07/28/20

57 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nicholas Lamontagne
Seller: Thomas J. Bobrowski
Date: 07/30/20

112 Glendale Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Oakes
Seller: Lynn E. Oakes
Date: 07/27/20

106 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Smith
Seller: Stephen F. Smist
Date: 08/07/20

29 Lakeview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Pritesh Patel
Seller: Edward P. Corridon
Date: 07/28/20

162 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Adam Kroll
Seller: Jessica Gagne
Date: 07/27/20

14 Mooreland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Darrin C. Clark
Seller: James R. Knight
Date: 08/03/20

27 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brian J. Palazzi
Seller: Cynthia J. Palazzi
Date: 07/31/20

59 Roosevelt Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Gyner Nuhiu
Seller: Mark E. McCormick
Date: 07/31/20

55 Royal Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Amanda M. Cotto
Seller: Jeremy L. Daunais
Date: 07/28/20

942-944 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: James D. Roberts-Manning
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/20

468 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Andrew Wilkinson
Seller: Timothy L. Seidl
Date: 08/07/20

160 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Murat Demirhan
Seller: Nataliya Shevchuk
Date: 07/30/20

3 Wagon Wheel Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Indira Manohar-Broska
Seller: Diane Sarrazin
Date: 07/27/20

54 Washington Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Carlo A. Maloni
Seller: Zachary M. Rheault
Date: 07/29/20

BRIMFIELD

128 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Jesus G. Gonzalez
Seller: Christopher S. Elmore
Date: 08/07/20

58 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Douglas M. Kirkpatrick
Seller: Leif R. Johnson
Date: 07/29/20

CHICOPEE

85 Call St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Anibal T. Cotto-Laboy
Seller: Juan A. Deleon
Date: 08/07/20

81 Church St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: JB Camerlin RE LLC
Date: 08/03/20

40 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Janik
Seller: Linda M. Nawracaj
Date: 07/31/20

65 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Melao
Seller: Mark J. Haney
Date: 08/06/20

141 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Afanasi Cojan
Seller: Mike Kamyshin
Date: 07/31/20

77 Fedak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Dirico
Seller: Tina M. Hogan
Date: 07/29/20

778 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Megan A. Hungerford
Seller: Julien R. Beauchemin
Date: 08/07/20

19 Hudson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Dennis R. Tetrault
Seller: Anthony J. Sarnelli
Date: 07/27/20

13 Keith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Susan Camacho
Seller: Sergey Dikan
Date: 07/30/20

24 Lemuel Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $133,900
Buyer: Casey H. Marowski
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/03/20

139 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Monique L. Duquette
Seller: Eleanore J. Maciolek
Date: 07/31/20

70 Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,082,500
Buyer: Karm RT 3
Seller: Walter S. Wood LLC
Date: 07/31/20

88 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Yauhen S. Kot
Seller: Joseph T. Trombley
Date: 07/31/20

60 Pembroke Place
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Lynne Desilets
Seller: Regeant Mailloux
Date: 07/31/20

56 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Roberto Ramirez
Seller: Gerard R. Lamarche
Date: 07/31/20

14 Sherman Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $219,777
Buyer: Heri Cabrera
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 07/27/20

30 Smith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Blissett
Seller: Clara M. Prince
Date: 08/03/20

81 Summit Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael J. Rock
Seller: Martin O. Bermudez
Date: 07/31/20

104 Sunnyside St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Casey J. Croteau
Seller: Cecile I. Dionne
Date: 08/05/20

162 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Courtney N. Watts
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 08/07/20

4 Walnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: JB Camerlin RE LLC
Date: 08/03/20

205 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Valentin
Seller: Angel Rodriguez-Inserni
Date: 08/04/20

50 Yvonne St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tyler Bowers
Seller: Joel A. Michalski
Date: 08/03/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

20 Cross Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Jennifer E. Rachele
Seller: Prem Thanaratnam
Date: 07/31/20

94 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Marco A. Scibelli
Seller: Erika L. Martinez
Date: 08/07/20

153 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Xavier L. Williams
Seller: Claremont Home Improvement
Date: 07/30/20

389 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Francheska Salas
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 07/29/20

82 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Haggerty
Seller: Jeffrey C. Botta
Date: 07/29/20

22 Kronvall Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Sherrill Oake
Seller: Thomas A. Finnie
Date: 07/31/20

43 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gina M. Durant-Thayer
Seller: David R. Champagne
Date: 07/31/20

139 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sarah Gale
Seller: Thomas A. Demers
Date: 07/30/20

78 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $614,000
Buyer: Jose M. Recio
Seller: Drew P. Sadowsky
Date: 07/30/20

17 Thompson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jamie L. Convery
Seller: Margaret M. Leone
Date: 08/07/20

35 Virginia Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Leonides Berrios
Seller: Sarah J. Gale
Date: 07/29/20

286 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Michael B. Cruz
Seller: Zhengdao Xu
Date: 07/31/20

GRANVILLE

81 Blandford Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jessica Whitelock
Seller: Ronald E. Lewis
Date: 08/05/20

Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William K. Levan
Seller: Wackerbarth Box Mfg. Co.
Date: 07/31/20

254 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Georgia Lyman
Seller: Michael A. Miller
Date: 08/03/20

HAMPDEN

130 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jonathan Cooper
Seller: Luke J. Mastroianni
Date: 08/06/20

231 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Luke M. Gonyea
Seller: Elena Hovagimian
Date: 08/07/20

84 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Jonathan Trask
Seller: Richard C. Gulluni
Date: 08/07/20

HOLLAND

16 Lake Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Christopher H. Storer
Seller: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Date: 07/30/20

HOLYOKE

177 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Lawrence W. Preston
Seller: Glidden, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/20

25 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: William Steffen
Seller: Brahaman Holdings LLC
Date: 07/29/20

44 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Heston
Seller: Joseph P. Lemelin
Date: 07/31/20

106-108 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $231,750
Buyer: Timothy Hanlon
Seller: Bellamy H. Schmidt
Date: 07/28/20

63 King St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Anne M. Charron
Seller: Lisa A. Dauley
Date: 07/31/20

244 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Lemelin
Seller: James P. Lavelle
Date: 07/31/20

1134 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Gerald L. Stobbe
Seller: James T. Tisdell
Date: 07/30/20

318-320 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Carmen Feliciano
Seller: Gator LLC
Date: 07/31/20

133 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brittany L. Petersen
Seller: Andrzej J. Warminski
Date: 08/07/20

54 Sherwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Parnell
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 08/07/20

139 South Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Guadalupe M. Arevalo
Seller: Joseph Broska
Date: 07/27/20

48 Sterling Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Marilyn A. Dunn
Seller: Lillian A. Freniere
Date: 07/31/20

192 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Lauri A. Solomon
Seller: Jennifer Dolan-Goodyear
Date: 07/31/20

269 Whitney Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kristine M. Faszcza
Seller: Jeffrey B. Wilga
Date: 07/31/20

4 Willow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Crystal J. Alston
Seller: Geraghty, Richard D., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

LONGMEADOW

78 Branch St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Cam Francescone
Seller: Kevin D. Mattia
Date: 07/31/20

20 Brittany Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $658,000
Buyer: Joanna Beachy
Seller: Jason A. Cenicola
Date: 07/30/20

74 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kevin Mattia
Seller: Teren E. Branson
Date: 07/31/20

23 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $623,000
Buyer: Nam H. Kim
Seller: Michelle S. Hong
Date: 07/28/20

90 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael R. Sullivan
Seller: Angela Liebel
Date: 07/28/20

410 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Seller: Majid Mehmood
Date: 07/31/20

364 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $787,000
Buyer: Bonnie Engelman
Seller: Annette E. McCary
Date: 07/30/20

55 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Brian J. Popovich
Seller: Thomas E. Kennedy
Date: 08/04/20

52 Laurel Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $419,250
Buyer: 52 Laurel Lane LLC
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 08/07/20

150 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Adam Reed-Krevolin
Seller: Kathleen M. Lonergan
Date: 08/04/20

812 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Collin N. McCaffery
Seller: Sequoia Property Realty LLC
Date: 08/04/20

25 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Juan R. Martinez
Seller: Penguin Realty Inc.
Date: 08/03/20

124 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Chelsea Cunard
Seller: Stephen J. Furman
Date: 07/31/20

101 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Rebecca Penneau
Seller: Anne F. Herzog
Date: 07/27/20

27 Rosemore St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Jared D. Young
Seller: Nagham S. Jafar
Date: 07/30/20

15 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Molly DelHowe-Lembcke
Seller: Kaitlyn E. Wong
Date: 08/05/20

681 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Joshua Williammee
Seller: John Barron
Date: 08/06/20

122 Willow Brook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Anthony Saviri
Seller: Bonnie Engelman
Date: 08/06/20

LUDLOW

484 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,049,293
Buyer: Restaurant Holdings LLC
Seller: Inspired By Opportunity
Date: 07/29/20

Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sodi Inc.
Seller: William R. Falconer
Date: 08/07/20

107 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Adam Guthier
Seller: Ryan N. Merceri
Date: 07/30/20

39 Deer Hill Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: George M. Gomez
Seller: Carlos A. Martins
Date: 07/29/20

54 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Monique M. Dubois
Seller: Matthew J. Hilario
Date: 07/30/20

164 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Adrienne D. Robar
Seller: Joaquim Batalha
Date: 07/28/20

25 Heritage Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $347,250
Buyer: Maricely Fuentes-Lasanta
Seller: Edward C. Authier
Date: 08/04/20

100 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,100
Buyer: Benjamin A. Gonyea
Seller: Taylor K. Wiggin
Date: 08/06/20

116 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,250
Buyer: Joseph Lafleur
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/05/20

51 Lillian St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Loranger
Seller: Allen A. Krasnecky
Date: 08/06/20

49 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kelly Peterson
Seller: John Rottman
Date: 07/29/20

171 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,800
Buyer: Bryant J. Young
Seller: Saul Sanchez
Date: 07/29/20

237 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Kelsey J. Bergeron
Seller: Michelle L. Teto
Date: 08/07/20

865 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Cheryl King
Seller: Danny Gerasimchuk
Date: 07/31/20

MONSON

8 Beckwith Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Justin Pascale
Seller: Thomas D. Smart
Date: 07/31/20

36 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Alex J. Walsh
Seller: Lynn Makara
Date: 07/31/20

15 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Olatunde Cooper
Seller: Lorraine M. Belair
Date: 08/04/20

4 Fern Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brittany A. Williams
Seller: Denali Properties LLC
Date: 07/28/20

160 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $496,000
Buyer: Thomas O. McLeod
Seller: Michael R. Richard
Date: 08/06/20

33 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dominic Jaramillo
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/31/20

256 State Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Austin L. Gilman
Seller: Karla A. Gilman
Date: 07/30/20

PALMER

15 Barlow St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sayyada Tabassum
Seller: Syed W. Hashmi
Date: 07/31/20

123 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $226,590
Buyer: Carlos Fragoso-Serrazina
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 08/07/20

64 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Sean Damon
Seller: Sierra E. Eurkus
Date: 07/30/20

4125 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Leo Gregoire
Seller: Sonia Pontes
Date: 08/07/20

1044 Circle Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Justin Senecal
Seller: David R. Art
Date: 07/30/20

21 Colonial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: David Kiser
Seller: Robert D. Jones
Date: 07/30/20

287-A&B Gates St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Thomas W. Ard
Seller: Nelson A. Azevedo
Date: 08/04/20

25 Geraldine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Beth A. Brosnahan
Seller: Frederick J. Kotowski
Date: 07/30/20

14-20 Lathrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Shaun Doscher
Seller: Kathleen R. Gardner
Date: 07/31/20

1724 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Nicholas Lloyd
Seller: John E. Martin
Date: 07/31/20

2078 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pablo Martinez
Seller: Paul E. Erikson
Date: 08/07/20

88-96 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $188,714
Buyer: Bukowski Properties LLC
Seller: Ryszard Fudali
Date: 07/31/20

46 Walnut St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Vivian M. Tran
Seller: Joao C. Guerra
Date: 07/31/20

RUSSELL

266 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Angela Cross
Seller: Joseph C. Stevens
Date: 08/07/20

SPRINGFIELD

39 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Erin L. Harris
Seller: Waterman, Ida M., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/20

646 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Christian J. Velez
Seller: Adnan E. Paloja
Date: 07/31/20

54 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,100
Buyer: Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing
Seller: Jose R. Vargas
Date: 08/03/20

155 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Magdiel Cortes-Ortiz
Seller: Herman Wilkinson
Date: 08/06/20

90 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: J&S LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 07/29/20

5 Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Walkis Figueroa
Seller: Rolondo Pagan
Date: 07/28/20

44 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Michael Vera
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 08/03/20

52 Aspen Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Leah M. Robillard
Seller: Thomas A. Jenco
Date: 07/29/20

18 Brittany Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Luis R. Lopez-Dejesus
Seller: Michael M. Bajorek
Date: 07/27/20

103 Bronson Ter
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Max Schnaper
Seller: Robert D. Straw
Date: 08/07/20

115 Bulat Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Sueann Acevedo
Seller: Christian F. Jurgensen
Date: 07/30/20

173 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $396,500
Buyer: Rafael A. Castillo
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 07/28/20

1515 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: William Aldoy
Seller: MPower Capital LLC
Date: 07/28/20

37-39 Cass St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Jose Fuentes
Seller: Anna M. Collins
Date: 08/07/20

73 Catalina Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Simonds
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 07/27/20

124 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sheila K. Maldonado
Seller: Miguel A. Rodriguez
Date: 08/05/20

42-44 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $190,620
Buyer: Patrick Johnson
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 07/31/20

28 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

19-21 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Severno Alicea
Seller: Luz N. Pacheco
Date: 07/31/20

143 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kiara Vazquez
Seller: Tamara Martinez
Date: 08/06/20

153 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Imran Chaudhry
Seller: Radian Guaranty Inc.
Date: 08/07/20

80 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: William M. Collins
Seller: Atif Khan
Date: 07/28/20

84 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: William M. Collins
Seller: Atif Khan
Date: 07/28/20

237 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Enrique Padilla-Ramirez
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 08/04/20

229 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Janitza I. Rosa
Seller: Craig A. Therrien
Date: 07/30/20

57-59 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: S. M. Lopez-Gonzalez
Seller: Shayne Folkes
Date: 08/03/20

23 Craig St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $194,700
Buyer: Justin Labrie
Seller: Lady S. Bedoya
Date: 07/31/20

49 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Roberto Camacho
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 08/06/20

107 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Joseph Cardenas
Seller: Robert E. Kilman
Date: 07/31/20

Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ali A. Tifow
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 08/07/20

163-165 Dubois St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marvin O. Bosompem
Seller: Thomas L. Bretta
Date: 07/31/20

128 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stephanie Rosado
Seller: Stephen P. Senecal
Date: 08/04/20

24 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,900
Buyer: Jeffrey A. McGrady
Seller: Anne T. Sweetman
Date: 07/30/20

83-85 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Domenick J. Villano
Seller: Brendan A. Greeley
Date: 08/03/20

93-95 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Tiffany A. Farrell
Seller: Daniel M. Laduke
Date: 07/31/20

43 Emmet St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michael Sarkes
Seller: Angela Rosario
Date: 08/07/20

77 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Anderson
Seller: Jana Obenoskey
Date: 08/06/20

83 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Javier Lamoutte
Seller: Roberta R. Leopold
Date: 07/31/20

68 Fallston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christina Lapointe
Seller: Raymond Cliche
Date: 07/30/20

47 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

175 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kristen E. Decker
Seller: Stephen E. Hays
Date: 07/31/20

196 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Paige N. Derry
Seller: John G. Klenakis
Date: 07/31/20

93 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Aishea S. Alvarez
Seller: Norma Bermudez-Acosta
Date: 07/31/20

93 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Aishea S. Alvarez
Seller: Norma Bermudez-Acosta
Date: 08/07/20

36 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Taisha M. Reyes
Seller: Aimee L. Reyes
Date: 07/30/20

198 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Lenworth D. Parker
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/27/20

94 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Eric A. Martins
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 07/28/20

70 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Loren E. Boynton-Schimmel
Seller: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Date: 07/31/20

54 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Elinor L. Kolbier
Seller: Katty Shouverer
Date: 07/30/20

44 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Monique Carnegie
Seller: Nathan Ladlee
Date: 08/07/20

30 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Daniel Dias
Seller: Rodrigues, Mario D., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

87-89 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Decesare
Seller: Ricardo Ortiz
Date: 07/27/20

183 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jurrell W. Love
Seller: Mark A. Gayle
Date: 08/07/20

157 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Junior Properties LLC
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 07/27/20

29 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Leon Lamont-Woods
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 08/05/20

52 Kingoke Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Tracey A. McLaughlin
Seller: Bruce Tetrault
Date: 08/06/20

83-85 Knox St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Payton A. Rawls
Seller: Rita M. Panasian
Date: 08/04/20

26 Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Thomas Croteau
Seller: Christopher Gagne
Date: 08/07/20

36 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Donohue
Seller: Michael P. Drees
Date: 07/29/20

135-1/2 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Recovery Housing LLC
Seller: Stephen Nemphos
Date: 07/31/20

137 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Recovery Housing LLC
Seller: Stephen Nemphos
Date: 07/31/20

1691 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 1695 Main Street LLC
Seller: Community Services Inst. Inc.
Date: 07/31/20

46-48 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Fad Investment Group Inc.
Seller: Javed Shah
Date: 08/07/20

62 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Anthony Cianflone
Seller: Domingos M. Barroso
Date: 07/31/20

12 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua Rutola
Seller: Christopher M. Ryan
Date: 07/29/20

160 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jennifer Coll-Ortiz
Seller: Byron Walker
Date: 07/31/20

31 Meadowlark Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Matthew Dinatale
Seller: Gene F. Coache
Date: 07/29/20

98 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Alyssa M. Rivera
Seller: Roberto A. Camacho
Date: 08/06/20

24 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Juan Villalba
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 07/28/20

346 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Carter Lavorante
Seller: Christopher T. Bernier
Date: 07/29/20

190 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Shane Rhiney
Seller: Eugenie Lewis
Date: 08/03/20

143-145 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holding LLC
Date: 08/06/20

34 Ogden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anthony Pasquarosa
Seller: Frank A. Luvera
Date: 07/31/20

105 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Louis F. Dirienzo
Seller: Elizabeth Kelly
Date: 08/03/20

1061 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Robert A. Couture
Seller: Wade T. McDowell
Date: 07/27/20

320 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Arnold, William P. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/20

99-101 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,500
Buyer: Elvis Smith
Seller: Wachezaji Investmenr Group LLC
Date: 07/30/20

22 Rogers Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jesmarie Hernandez
Seller: Cleveland S. Howe
Date: 08/07/20

175 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John M. Barrett
Seller: Bernard A. Barrett
Date: 07/29/20

130 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Mary-Anne Goodsell
Seller: Goulet, Jane M., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

25 Shefford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Danielle Couture
Seller: Carolyn L. McNamara
Date: 07/31/20

10 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Rogelio Marquez
Seller: Jose M. Quintanilla
Date: 07/31/20

21 Stockbridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: 21 Stockbridge LLC
Date: 08/05/20

42 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alexa Morales
Seller: Mary L. Davila
Date: 07/28/20

17 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sarah Valentine
Seller: Wilbraham Ave. LLC
Date: 07/31/20

83-85 Wallace St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Victor Cotto
Seller: Orlando Cotto
Date: 08/05/20

37 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Willie O. Dejesus
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 07/31/20

169 William St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: William St. Holdings LLC
Seller: Ameco Jar LLC
Date: 07/31/20

119 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jillian Sawicki
Seller: Barbara S. Russell
Date: 07/27/20

1294-1296 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Garrett Lumsden
Seller: Randall E. Chaves
Date: 07/27/20

863 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

71 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenn E. Sullivan
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 08/03/20

SOUTHWICK

185 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Wilder
Seller: Revitalized Renovations
Date: 07/31/20

188 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: James E. Jaron
Seller: Rickey C. Tang
Date: 08/04/20

10 Gargon Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: David L. Lafogg
Seller: Richard L. Winkler
Date: 08/05/20

78 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Gregg P. Desmarais
Seller: Steven R. Treglia
Date: 07/28/20

37 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Joseph Reed
Seller: James P. Gastringer
Date: 07/31/20

7 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,864
Buyer: Mackenzie Michael
Seller: Walter Biedrawa
Date: 07/31/20

11 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joseph Stevens
Seller: Craig A. Johnsen
Date: 08/07/20

267 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Katie A. Case-Woodruff
Seller: Jeffrey A. Berard
Date: 08/04/20

24 Shore Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Leblanc
Seller: Phillip Milidantri
Date: 08/07/20

TOLLAND

25 Fiddlehead Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kelsey Robare
Seller: Emily G. Bouwer
Date: 07/31/20

69 Otter Pond Trail
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Edward C. Schaffer
Seller: Judith Herron
Date: 07/31/20

37 Upper Otter Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Wilbert Sanchez
Seller: Richard M. Toni
Date: 07/31/20

WALES

203 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Daniel Arsenault
Seller: Susan P. Hubbell
Date: 07/30/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

58 Amherst St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Austin Monett
Seller: USA VA
Date: 08/03/20

28 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Hudson
Seller: Brandon P. Bryan
Date: 07/31/20

57 Burford Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Shaji S. Almstoo
Seller: Anthony A. Parrelli
Date: 07/28/20

64 Cass Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jonathan C. Francisco
Seller: Karen M. Olinski
Date: 07/31/20

76 Charles Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Giguere
Seller: Ian J. Molbury
Date: 07/27/20

172 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Deirdre Mikhaylichenko
Seller: Joseph B. Savaria
Date: 08/04/20

314 Edgewood Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Price
Seller: Jeremy Wizeman
Date: 07/30/20

215 Forest Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Brandon P. Bryan
Seller: James W. Smith
Date: 07/31/20

103 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Krupeshkumar A. Mehta
Seller: Charles E. Molnar
Date: 07/31/20

61 Harwich Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Bernier
Seller: Jeffrey A. Webber
Date: 07/31/20

62 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Maa Property LLC
Seller: MacDonald, Robert B., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

99 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ghulam R. Danesh
Seller: Nikolay Potafiy
Date: 07/29/20

57 Nelson Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Steven M. Martinez
Seller: Brayton, Paul H., (Estate)
Date: 08/05/20

124 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Iris Castro
Seller: Kathryn P. Bunnell
Date: 07/31/20

37 Park Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Mykola Mykhalchuk
Seller: Donna J. Swift
Date: 08/06/20

205 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Paul F. Tyburski
Seller: Michael A. Tyburski
Date: 08/06/20

804 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Butts
Seller: Kevin F. Barnes
Date: 07/27/20

21 Primrose St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Juan P. Branche
Seller: Abraham J. Macutkiewicz
Date: 07/31/20

45 Rochelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Erik C. Jones
Seller: Joel C. Olko
Date: 07/31/20

120 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Maslanka
Seller: Harlan B. Ladd
Date: 07/30/20

137 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: MJ Homes LLC
Seller: Whitney, Andrea R., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/20

89 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Brown
Seller: Robert Lovotti
Date: 08/06/20

140 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jory M. Taylor
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 08/03/20

22-24 Whitney Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anton Busanschii
Seller: Alexandra D. Lowe
Date: 07/31/20

WESTFIELD

151 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Derek R. Berard
Seller: Christopher D. Casternara
Date: 08/07/20

41 Canal Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ross Howard
Seller: Gregg P. Desmarais
Date: 07/28/20

1 Canterbury Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Wizeman
Seller: Cory J. Liptak
Date: 07/30/20

31 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brian A. Kuchachik
Seller: Michael J. Disanto
Date: 08/07/20

273 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Arlene M. Roselli
Seller: Benjamin A. Saczawa
Date: 07/31/20

30 Coolidge Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mark S. Szafranski
Seller: Szafranski, Wanda H., (Estate)
Date: 08/04/20

15 Dudley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Brandi Damon
Seller: Orlando Roman-Rodriguez
Date: 07/28/20

846 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Joseph Birkner
Seller: Anthony J. Casale
Date: 07/31/20

20 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,400
Buyer: Sandra H. Gil
Seller: Melissa L. Utzinger
Date: 07/31/20

25 Florence St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Jessica Broderick
Seller: Arlene M. Roselli
Date: 08/03/20

109 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gerald White
Seller: Eric M. Hastings
Date: 07/31/20

24 Harvest Moon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $629,900
Buyer: Lawrence T. Gwozdz
Seller: Stone RET
Date: 07/31/20

60 Hawks Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Vanessa Mangie-Etienne
Seller: Curt E. Miller
Date: 07/31/20

9 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Richard Rodriguez
Seller: Michael Desabrais
Date: 07/28/20

3 Laurel Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Avard
Seller: Christopher Mullen
Date: 08/06/20

82 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $241,400
Buyer: Gregory S. Russian
Seller: Christopher R. Pedersen
Date: 07/28/20

247 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Christopher Mullen
Seller: David J. McManus
Date: 08/06/20

74 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Emily J. Cimineri
Seller: Joseph Pugliese
Date: 08/03/20

6 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ramon Diaz
Seller: Sharron M. Holmes
Date: 08/07/20

46 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Charles Sico
Seller: Gary C. Sico
Date: 08/06/20

90 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Adina A. Pignatare
Seller: Robert J. Kelley
Date: 07/28/20

92 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Cyrena R. Hess
Seller: Bruce D. Kenyon
Date: 07/30/20

96 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael A. Freedman
Seller: Frederick H. Ryan
Date: 07/31/20

25 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Lauren K. Jones
Seller: Mercer Island Realty Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

64 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul M. Bovat
Seller: Annette Grace
Date: 07/30/20

187 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Israel Real Estate Co. Inc.
Seller: Matthew P. Wzorek
Date: 07/31/20

23 Wilson Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Emily V. Irzyk
Seller: Edward Irzyk
Date: 08/05/20

WILBRAHAM

3123 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Hector R. Rosado-Torres
Seller: Duc H. Huynh
Date: 07/28/20

2 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Preston Beadling
Date: 07/31/20

44 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Priscilla S. Mortensen
Date: 08/06/20

13 Cooley Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Vincent C. Moretti
Seller: James A. Gianfelice
Date: 07/31/20

11-13 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Roman Moraru
Seller: Inna Moraru
Date: 07/27/20

19-21 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: David H. Hiller
Seller: Kimmer, Elinor R., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

3 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Luke J. Mastroianni
Seller: Elaine K. Bredvick
Date: 07/31/20

5 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Amy Dutton
Seller: Joseph P. Crowley
Date: 07/29/20

3 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: David M. Folli
Seller: Michael H. Fisher
Date: 08/03/20

1 Miles Morgan Court
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Riley J. Brennan
Seller: Thomas J. Brennan
Date: 07/31/20

649 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brandon Savoie
Seller: 4BS Investments LLC
Date: 07/28/20

13 Sunnyside Ter
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amanda E. Lajzer
Seller: Stephen J. Lajzer
Date: 08/03/20

16 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Syed Hashmi
Seller: Sau-Ching Wong
Date: 07/30/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

279 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $496,667
Buyer: Andrew C. Jones
Seller: Gwendolyn Jones-Boisseau
Date: 07/31/20

374 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $602,000
Buyer: Brett C. Mullins
Seller: Michael MacDonald
Date: 08/07/20

58 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Misty Woodbury
Seller: Irena L. Cade
Date: 08/04/20

239 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Katerina G. Seligmann
Seller: Joseph C. Black
Date: 07/27/20

124 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Dennis Corkran
Seller: Sandra L. Anderson
Date: 08/03/20

120 Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Matthew E. Midura
Seller: Michael Duffey
Date: 07/27/20

40 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Emily A. Chandler
Seller: Ying Lu
Date: 08/07/20

390 State St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James L. Beadle
Seller: Masao Meroe
Date: 07/29/20

26 Vista Ter.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Brook West LLC
Date: 07/30/20

BELCHERTOWN

81 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John P. Fazzio
Seller: Kyle J. Thibeault
Date: 07/28/20

9 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Benjamin McCullough
Seller: David P. Bombard
Date: 07/27/20

22 Knights St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn K. Olmeda
Seller: Jennifer B. Dier
Date: 07/31/20

37 Ludlow St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Gazi Cayan
Seller: Susan E. Williams
Date: 07/31/20

381 South Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Lewis M. Ward
Seller: Margaret Gruen
Date: 07/31/20

87 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alicia A. Thibeault
Seller: Ronald L. Cormier
Date: 07/28/20

60 Sabin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Brian A. Bachand
Seller: Tiffany L. Raines
Date: 07/30/20

447 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Shawn Rousseau
Seller: Dennis R. Tetrault
Date: 07/27/20

216 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: 1900 Capital TR 3
Seller: Luis E. Rodas
Date: 07/28/20

15 Terry Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Amanda Dzialo
Seller: Gina Damato
Date: 08/07/20

18 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Richard E. Pyne
Seller: Lawrence, Pauline R., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/20

299 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Tiffany L. Raines
Seller: Edward J. Oey
Date: 07/30/20

CHESTERFIELD

10 Bisbee Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Michelle Jasinski
Seller: Drew Morse
Date: 07/27/20

21 Farmhouse Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Christine A. Willis
Seller: Jean T. Jorczak
Date: 08/03/20

EASTHAMPTON

41 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Dicarlo
Seller: Joseph N. Deschene
Date: 07/29/20

106-108 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Danielle E. Hayes
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 07/29/20

14-16 Federal St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Susan Maleno-Greenleaf
Seller: Jeffrey M. Palitsch
Date: 08/07/20

15 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John J. Stout
Seller: Robert W. Findlay
Date: 07/30/20

13 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Edward J. Stamas
Seller: Sheri L. Colby
Date: 07/27/20

7 Park Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Philip A. Restaino
Seller: Cheryl A. Blow
Date: 07/29/20

117 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Patricia A. Hill
Seller: Barbara J. Morris
Date: 07/29/20

6 Picard Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael E. Wyzik
Seller: Steven A. Sparko
Date: 07/31/20

98 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Alycia Fabry
Seller: Kathryn Chioutsis
Date: 08/05/20

23 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Catherine Y. Parng
Seller: Jonathan Hawkins
Date: 08/07/20

80 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Peter Daniello
Seller: Roberta D. Krajci
Date: 08/07/20

72 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hannah B. Elliott
Seller: Corinne M. Ebbs
Date: 07/30/20

3 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Mark Rice
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/31/20

GRANBY

17 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Mark A. Shugart
Seller: Monica A. Torres-Manzano
Date: 07/31/20

413-R East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Cameron Woodward
Seller: Laura M. Theroux
Date: 07/27/20

93 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: William L. Rich
Seller: David P. Wing
Date: 07/30/20

6 Philip Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Anderson
Seller: Ellis, George R. Jr.a, (Estate)
Date: 07/27/20

125 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anthony T. Muse
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 08/05/20

HADLEY

4 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Masashi Hasu
Seller: James S. Burdell
Date: 08/07/20

7 Laurana Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Muhammad Hassan
Seller: Mary K. Garrity
Date: 07/28/20

2 Plainville Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $467,568
Buyer: Jeffrey V. Cicolini
Seller: Oscar Liang
Date: 07/27/20

41 Roosevelt St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Hamed Zamani
Seller: Alexander M. Bilodeau
Date: 07/31/20

169 South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Colleen Osten
Seller: W. Eric Egan
Date: 07/28/20

HATFIELD

14 Molloy Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Omasta
Seller: Scott C. Harlow
Date: 07/29/20

20 Sunset Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Mary P. Shanafelt
Seller: Nancy Solow
Date: 07/31/20

HUNTINGTON

111 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard G. Kendra
Seller: Mark F. Jerusik
Date: 08/05/20

137 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Leedy FT
Seller: Todd P. McCoy
Date: 08/07/20

147 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Azure L. Layton
Seller: Christopher L. Meyerhoff
Date: 08/03/20

MIDDLEFIELD

32 Chester Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Cory M. Learned
Seller: Thomas E. Beeman
Date: 07/31/20

138 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: David N. Kendig
Seller: Anne M. Baruzzi RET
Date: 07/31/20

NORTHAMPTON

2 Belanger Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Ampersand Sprout LLC
Seller: William F. Boyle
Date: 07/31/20

472 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andrew Putnam
Seller: John McCoy
Date: 07/28/20

47 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Dakkan Abbe
Seller: Kara Wood
Date: 07/27/20

2 Highland Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Market Street Rentals LLC
Seller: Paul G. Kjoller
Date: 07/31/20

56 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Alden Bourne
Seller: Gretchen J. Hendricks
Date: 07/31/20

196 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Judith Dunaway RET
Seller: 300 Elm Street LLC
Date: 07/31/20

11 Munroe St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Ampersand Sprout LLC
Seller: William F. Boyle
Date: 07/31/20

201 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Ronconi
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/04/20

19 Northern Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,100
Buyer: Peter Casey
Seller: Marilyn J. Bradley
Date: 07/30/20

254 Old Wilson Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Susan L. Macrae
Seller: Gil F. Verrillo
Date: 08/03/20

45 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01063
Amount: $952,000
Buyer: Robbin N. Kirkpatrick
Seller: Enace J. Lococo
Date: 07/31/20

181 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Pau Atela
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

43 Riverbank Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Paul Killinger
Seller: Joseph White
Date: 08/04/20

70 Spruce Hill Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Sheryl A. Grabon IRT
Seller: Kenneth A. Schneider TR
Date: 07/28/20

PELHAM

59 Meetinghouse Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Alice A. Partridge
Date: 07/27/20

SOUTH HADLEY

151 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Anthony Dejura
Seller: Gale E. Quenneville
Date: 08/06/20

273 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Denise A. Rivers
Seller: Ellen S. Agard
Date: 07/29/20

11 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Jonathan Nunez-Olivieri
Seller: Norton, Fidelis, (Estate)
Date: 07/27/20

9 Brittany Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Michael R. Bullough
Seller: Kenneth G. Roy
Date: 07/31/20

20 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: William H. Rollins
Seller: Suzanne M. Cordes
Date: 08/03/20

39 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Anthony Rodrigue
Seller: Joseph F. Fairbanks
Date: 08/07/20

287 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: K. Ariyaratana
Seller: Traubino LLC
Date: 08/07/20

16 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mark Burgielewicz
Seller: Anthony A. Rodrigue
Date: 08/07/20

17 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $266,400
Buyer: Janine R. Knight
Seller: Amanda L. Dzialo
Date: 08/03/20

294 Morgan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Hamre
Seller: Property Group Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

1 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Hamre
Seller: Property Group Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

27 River Lodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $454,900
Buyer: Jessica D. Zepke
Seller: Kristine M. Maguire
Date: 08/04/20

46 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Glick
Seller: Anthony Dejura
Date: 08/06/20

7 Stonegate Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Felecia P. Williams
Seller: Gomigo Properties LLC
Date: 08/06/20

12 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,250
Buyer: John C. Dembkowski
Seller: Scott Family Properties LLC
Date: 07/29/20

SOUTHAMPTON

40-R Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Michael R. Paquette
Seller: Gina M. Durant-Thayer
Date: 07/31/20

78 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joshua Warren
Seller: Jonathan D. Vershon
Date: 07/27/20

70 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Vershon
Seller: Daniel A. Gipperich
Date: 07/27/20

201 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Ashley K. Demarey
Seller: Lise Marie Lemeland RET
Date: 07/31/20

WARE

17-19 Castle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kenneth T. Elmy
Seller: Diana L. Gliniecki
Date: 08/07/20

14 Dugan Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Fayla Anderson
Seller: William V. Breen
Date: 07/31/20

31 Shady Path
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Traci V. McDaniel
Seller: 21st Century Green Homes Inc.
Date: 08/04/20

13 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Emily Houle
Seller: Gene T. Jones
Date: 08/07/20

WILLIAMSBURG

4 Cider Mill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Ashley Sheffield
Seller: Kimberly Kolbjornsen
Date: 08/05/20

28 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Chelynn Tetreault
Seller: Jacques C. Lerolland
Date: 07/31/20

26 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Bartholomew E. Casey
Seller: Edward M. Casey
Date: 08/03/20

WESTHAMPTON

14 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Warren
Seller: Patricia A. Warren
Date: 07/31/20

213 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: John P. Donlan
Seller: Deborah A. Rocque
Date: 07/27/20

WORTHINGTON

129 Starkweather Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Linda L. Jackson
Seller: Barry B. Bowen
Date: 08/04/20

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of July and August 2020. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

Joaquin Rodriguez
1098 Chicopee St.
$18,000 — Install enclosed carport, install support beam for bearing wall

Geraldine Talbot
116 Abbey Memorial Dr.
$1,000 — Repair deck supports, railings, and decking

GREENFIELD

Premier Staffing Services Inc.
87-91 Main St.
Erect exterior sign

LEE

Great Green Theory Land, LLC
845 Pleasant St.
$1,100,000 — Site preparation for new building

St. Mary’s Church
140 Main St.
$1,310 — Replace fire-alarm panel

LENOX

Robert Akroyd
239 Pittsfield Road
$3,000 — Roofing

Mount Carmel Care Center Inc.
320 Pittsfield Road
$11,423 — Replace remote terminal unit

NORTHAMPTON

The Brush Works, LLC
221 Pine St.
$6,000 — Subdivide Suite 130 and repair floor

First Congregational Church of Northampton
129 Main St.
$6,400 — Repair flashing

Adi Nagli
235 Main St.
$5,000 — Demolish interior space

Spoleto
12 Crafts Ave.
$1,500 — Illuminated projecting wall sign for Highbrow Pizza

Springfield IG, LLC
110 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated front wall sign for Resinate

Springfield IG, LLC
110 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated side wall sign for Resinate

PITTSFIELD

Brien Center for Mental Health
336 Fenn St.
$39,627 — Masonry facade repairs

KO Resources, LLC
501 Dalton Ave.
$94,275 — Install fire-protection sprinklers

WBRK Inc.
55 Grand Ave.
$30,000 — Verizon to replace nine existing radios with six new radios on existing communications tower

SPRINGFIELD

Center for Ecological Technology Inc.
83 Warwick St.
$11,600 — Repair vestibule at EcoBuilding Bargains damaged by vehicle, remove and replace window and automatic door

CNR Springfield, LLC
655 Page Blvd.
$126,383 — Install steel racking to store pallets in new shipping and receiving warehouse

Cooley Street Associates, LLC
415 Cooley St.
$277,500 — Alter tenant space for restaurant use by Bueno Y Sano

Courier Express
111 Carando Dr.
$63,500 — Roofing

East Springfield Realty, LLC
100 Brookdale Dr.
$18,400 — Install helical piers to improve soil conditions for structural slab for Falvey Linens

Zahid Farooqui
148 Fort Pleasant Ave.
$26,000 — Roofing on mosque

Marion Polite Jr., Mamie Polite
236 King St.
$31,895 — Repair wall damaged by car at King Street Laundromat

Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Co. II, LLC
1414 State St.
$30,000 — Verizon to remove and replace nine cellular antennas and associated radio equipment on monopole

WILBRAHAM

2030 Boston Road, LLC
2030 Boston Road
Sign for John Diggs, MD

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main St.
$9,786 — Install traditional fire-alarm devices to existing fire-alarm panel

Opinion: For MGM Springfield, There’s Not Much to Celebrate

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Daily News

Suffice it to say that this is not the way MGM Springfield wanted to mark its second anniversary.

Indeed, the headlines were loud and ominous: the casino in Springfield’s South End would be laying off 1,000 furloughed employees, part of 18,000 job cuts being made by the parent company nationwide. The announcement was certainly not unexpected given the sharp impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the casino industry and the broader tourism sector. But it was still a serious blow and one that has brought about a considerable amount of reflection on all that has — and hasn’t — happened since the Clydesdales rumbled down Main Street as MGM Springfield opened its doors.

In fact, these latest developments have already prompted some of those who had misgivings about the arrival of the casino industry in Massachusetts to say ‘I told you so,’ and for others to actually start talking about this casino and its impact on the city in the past tense.

But while we would certainly agree that this $1 billion facility has underperformed in many respects since the first blackjack hands were dealt on Aug. 24, 2018, it is far too early to say that casino gambling, or this casino, has become a bad bet.

It was struggling to even approach the numbers for gross gaming revenues that were projected when the casino was first proposed before the pandemic reached this market, and since then, it has been forced to shut down for more than three months, keep many operations (like the hotel and meeting facilities) shuttered, and operate at one-third capacity, per orders of the Gaming Commission.

This is not a recipe for success, and job cuts like the ones recently announced were all but unavoidable.

The assignment for MGM now — and it’s the same one facing businesses of all sizes and in all sectors — is to hang in through the pandemic, use this time to revisit every facet of the business with an eye toward creating improvements and efficiencies, and emerge from the crisis in a position to succeed.

This pandemic has tested the mettle of every business in this region, forcing many to make needed cutbacks and adjustments in an effort to weather the storm. It’s the same for MGM — only the numbers are larger, as in considerably larger.

Overall, it’s understandable why MGM’s second-birthday celebration was quiet and subdued — if there was one at all. But this facility can still make some noise in this region. And it can still be a bet that pays off for Western Mass.

Greenfield Savings Bank Announces Three Promotions

By
Daily News

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) recently announced the promotions of Kim Zabek, Jared Cyhowski, and Elisabeth Porter.

Zabek has been appointed assistant manager of the bank’s Hadley office. She will oversee the daily operations of the office and assist customers with their banking. She first joined Greenfield Savings Bank in August 2011 as assistant manager in Shelburne Falls, and in 2015 she was promoted to manager of the GSB call center. Most recently, she held the position of assistant manager of the South Deerfield office. An active community volunteer, Zabek has served on the board of Friends of Children in Hadley and is a member of the South Deerfield Women’s Club.

Cyhowski has been promoted to Loan Operations specialist. In his new position, he will work with customers providing residential and consumer loan servicing. He started his career at GSB as a teller supervisor and was previously promoted to customer-service representative in the bank’s call center.

Cyhowski joined GSB in May 2016 after attending Fitchburg State University, where he graduated with high honors in communications and a minor in English. He is a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society. He has volunteered at a range of community events, including Superhero Nights for Kids, where he wore a Mario (from Nintendo) costume, and he has volunteered at the Great Falls Festival (a/k/a Pumpkin Fest) in Turners Falls.

Porter has been promoted to Corporate Support specialist, with responsibilities of assisting and providing support services to the bank’s CEO, COO, and financial officer. Her daily responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of reports, scheduling meetings and events, and maintaining official minutes. She will also assist other Greenfield Savings Bank executives as needed.

Porter joined GSB in 2018 as a teller, and by October was promoted to customer service representative. This past March, she was promoted to the position of super banker. She is active in the community and volunteers at many GSB-sponsored community events.

WNEU Center for Social Justice Announces Inaugural Event of LBGTQ+ Speaker Series

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University (WNEU) School of Law’s Center for Social Justice and Springfield Public Forum will present an interview with Evan Wolfson, founder of Freedom to Marry, on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

This is the first event in the Center for Social Justice’s new Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ Speaker Series, which provides a venue for conversations about legal issues significant to the LGBTQ+ community. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at bit.ly/Gervino-Ward.

Freedom to Marry, the successful campaign for marriage equality in the U.S., is widely considered the architect of the movement that led to nationwide victory in 2015. During the 1990s, Wolfson served as co-counsel in the historic Hawaii marriage case that launched the ongoing global movement for the freedom to marry, and has participated in numerous gay-rights and HIV/AIDS cases. In 2012, Wolfson received the Barnard Medal of Distinction alongside President Obama. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale College and his juris doctor from Harvard Law School.

Wolfson will be joined by WNEU School of Law Professor Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project, who will moderate a Q&A-style event.

“The Center for Social Justice and Springfield Public Forum are thrilled to welcome Evan Wolfson as the center’s inaugural Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ speaker,” Center Director Ariel Clemmer said. “Particularly during these challenging times, it is important that we come together and have candid conversations about what it takes to make change. Evan Wolfson is a venerable example for us all.”

Wolfson now devotes his time to advising and assisting diverse movements and causes in the U.S. and around the world. Based in New York City, he has been named a Distinguished Visitor from Practice at Georgetown Law Center, where he teaches law and social change; a Distinguished Practitioner in Grand Strategy at Yale University; and senior counsel at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm.

The Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ Speaker Series is made possible by a generous donation from WNEU Law School alumna Elena Gervino; her wife, Kathleen Ward; and their two daughters. The mission of this series is to draw awareness to emerging trends in LGBTQ+ law and continuing social-justice concerns that might affect LGBTQ+ clients or practitioners. Lectures will be held during the lunch hour and are open to students, alumni, the university community, and the general public.

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