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SPRINGFIELD — The IRONMAN Group, in partnership with the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced that the city of Springfield will host the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Western Mass. triathlon on Sunday, June 11, 2023. General registration for the event will open this Wednesday, Oct. 19 by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-western-massachusetts.

“We could not be more excited to bring the IRONMAN 70.3 brand to the state of Massachusetts for the first time,” said Dave Christen, senior regional director for the IRONMAN Group. “Western Mass. is a beautiful part of the country that we feel our athletes will really enjoy. This event is shaping up to be a fantastic early-summer event to kick off the regional racing calendar.”

The IRONMAN 70.3 Western Mass. triathlon will consist of a 70.3-mile journey as athletes will take on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Athletes will start with a downriver swim in the Connecticut River. Once out of the water, athletes will transition to the bike at Riverfront Park in downtown Springfield for the 56-mile ride around the region’s biking areas. Once back in Riverfront Park, the race will conclude with a run using the riverwalks and downtown streets of Springfield.

“We are thrilled to welcome IRONMAN 70.3 to Western Mass.,” said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The Western Mass. Sports Commission has been focused on bringing high-profile, world-class sports events to our region, and this event is definitely a perfect fit. We know IRONMAN brings in thousands of competitors and their families from all over the world, and we look forward to welcoming these visitors to Western Mass. in June 2023.”

The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Western Mass. triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland, taking place on Aug. 26-27, 2023.

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SPRINGFIELD — Teach Western Mass (TWM) recently hosted a party to recruit diverse, quality educators to Springfield and Holyoke. Local school partners, elected officials, fellow nonprofits, and aspiring teachers gathered at Level 5 restaurant in Springfield to learn more about how to become a part of what Teach Western Mass is calling a teacher-recruitment movement.

The event showcased the Teach Western Mass residency program as a pathway to teaching within one of the 30-plus Teach Western Mass partner schools. The residency is a customized, state-approved credentialing program training new teachers to be effective in the classroom while building strong relationships in their school communities and developing standards-based and culturally relevant curriculum steeped in anti-racism for students in the region’s highest-need schools.

The residency program reduces barriers to entry into the teaching profession for career changers as well as aspiring educators of color. The program offers a one-year, accelerated certification route for aspiring educators, with the specific goal of increasing the diversity of the teacher workforce in Western Mass. The application (click here) is now open for anyone interested to enter the profession by next fall. The residency program is recruiting its sixth cohort and begins training in June 2023.

“Our residency program has created a much-needed option for future teachers who are looking for a supportive environment in the region that focuses on practical skills and culturally responsive teaching practices that will make first-year teachers have an impact on learning on day one in their classroom,” said Lisa Doherty, dean of the residency program.

Pema Latshang, founding executive director of Teach Western Mass, added that “I am grateful to our community and funders for supporting this important work. We know that teachers who reflect our students’ experience and identity can help them to attain educational success. Our residency program provides adults in our community, who may not have considered or been able to afford a career in teaching, an accessible pathway to pursue their license and make a real difference in the lives of students in Springfield and Holyoke.”

Teach Western Mass will be hosting informational sessions about the residency program on the first and third Wednesday of every month starting Wednesday, Nov. 2 at varying times to accommodate interested teaching candidates. Individuals looking to learn more about the residency program can pre-register for these events online through the Teach Western Mass website by clicking here. Anyone interested in joining the teacher-recruitment movement can refer eligible candidates by clicking here.

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CHICOPEE — Mercedes-Benz of Springfield is celebrating five years since opening its doors on Oct. 16, 2017. Owners Michelle and Peter Wirth mark the milestone with a celebration with their team.

“Time flies when you are having fun,” said Peter Wirth, who co-owns the dealership with his wife, Michelle. “While it may only be five years since we first opened our doors, we feel part of the fabric of the community we call home. We’ve introduced the brand to so many in Western Massachusetts who never dreamed they would one day drive a Mercedes-Benz, and given Mercedes-Benz loyalists in the Pioneer Valley a new home.”

Mercedes-Benz of Springfield’s early and sustained success continues to validate the brand’s decision to put a site in the Pioneer Valley, despite the 11-year hiatus in having a local Mercedes-Benz dealership.

Since opening five years ago, the dealership has serviced 53,795 cars, conducted 68,000 car washes, sold and delivered more than 6,400 vehicles, partnered with more than 350 organizations, and increased its team from 30 employees on opening day to 55 today. It has been honored with two BusinessWest 40 Under Forty awards, three Mercedes-Benz Best of the Best Awards, and an Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce A+ Award, and was an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

“We couldn’t be prouder of how far we’ve come in only five years and want to thank each and every person who has supported us along the way,” Michelle Wirth said. “We couldn’t have done it without you.”

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest and the Healthcare News magazines, the business and healthcare journals covering Western Mass., will honor their sixth annual Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

The Healthcare Heroes program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care. More than 80 nominations were submitted for the class of 2022, and candidates were scored by an in-house panel of judges. The stories behind the eight heroes reveal large quantities of energy, imagination, innovation, compassion, entrepreneurship, forward thinking, and dedication to the community. Honorees are profiled in the Sept. 19 issue of BusinessWest and the September/October issue of the Healthcare News, and are also available on www.businesswest.com and www.healthcarenews.com.

This year’s honorees and the categories they represent are: Helen Caulton-Harris, director of Health and Human Services, city of Springfield (Lifetime Achievement); Mark Paglia, chief operating officer, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center (Administrator); Dr. Philip Glynn, director of Medical Oncology, Mercy Medical Center (Provider); Dr. Paul Pirraglia, division chief, General Medicine and Community Health, Baystate Health (Collaboration); ServiceNet’s Enrichment Center & Strive Clinic and its partners at Springfield College and UMass Amherst (Collaboration); the Addiction Consult Service at Holyoke Medical Center (Community Health); Dr. Sundeep Shukla, chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baystate Noble Hospital (Emerging Leader); and the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation (Innovation).

The Healthcare Heroes Gala will begin with a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. with networking and opportunities to meet this year’s honorees. The evening will include live entertainment, butlered hors d’oeuvres, a lavish plated dinner, remarks from the honorees, and more networking opportunities.

Tickets cost $85 per person and can be purchased at businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes/healthcare-heroes-tickets. Healthcare Heroes is presented by Baystate Health/Health New England and Elms College, and sponsored by American International College, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, and Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center.

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Episode 133: October 17, 2022

George Interviews Ivan Shefrin, executive director for Comcast Business Managed Security Services

Cybersecurity: It’s not a matter for large companies, public utilities, and government agencies to consider. It’s a critical matter that should be a priority for businesses of all sizes. That’s the message delivered by Ivan Shefrin, executive director for Comcast Business Managed Security Services on the latest installment of BusinessTalk. In a wide-ranging discussion, Shefrin and BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talk about who the bad guys are, how they get into you system, how you can keep them out, and what you should do if they do get in  It’s must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented this week by BusinessWest  and Comcast Business, and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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HOLYOKE — Priscilla Kane Hellweg announced the launch of a new consulting firm, the Arts Integration Studio. Hellweg, who retired in December 2021 after 40 years as the executive/artistic director of Enchanted Circle Theater in Holyoke, said the Arts Integration Studio is a creative makerspace designed to address critical needs in education, community health, and the environment. The studio incorporates creativity, the arts, and cultural engagement, and collaborates with others to promote positive outcomes and sustainable solutions to pressing educational and social concerns.

This fall, the studio announced four partnerships: with Pittsfield Public Schools and Berkshire Educational Resources on comprehensive professional development in arts integration, open to all K-12 teachers and specialists in Berkshire county; with Mount Holyoke College and its Professional and Graduate Education Department on a graduate fellowship focused on producing research and publications on arts and learning; with the town of Longmeadow, Bay Path University, and Deza Studios to produce a public art exhibit that illuminates community-wide perspectives around climate despair, resilience, and action as the town embarks on updating its master municipal plan with a focus on equity and climate change; and with the Treehouse Foundation, an intergenerational community in Easthampton designed to support families with children who have experienced foster care.

The Arts Integration Studio is also developing ARTS CORPS, a work/study/professional training program for college students and emerging teaching artists interested in the intersectionality of arts, education, social justice, and community well-being.

“I am absolutely thrilled to continue this important work and to collaborate with such visionary organizations and individuals,” Hellweg said. “The Arts Integration Studio is building a pipeline in the region for arts and culture and working across sectors to utilize the power of the arts in education to improve lives.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Chikmedia invites the community to attend its virtual 2022 Social Media Summit, where it will provide an update on all things social-media related.

Chikmedia, a boutique firm offering strategic marketing planning and creative PR, is hosting this virtual event to support the future generation of marketing leaders. Participants will have the opportunity to learn the latest trends, updates on Instagram and Facebook, and how to create an engaging reel to capture their audience’s attention. They will walk away with information they’ll need to effectively manage social-media platforms and produce quality content.

The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 27 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants will receive a Zoom link for where the event will be held. Tickets cost $75 for current Chikmedia clients and $125 for non-current clients. Click here to register.

“Social media is by far the most-asked-about topic in our line of work. We want to give people an opportunity to take their lunch break and receive some quick updates on what the latest trends are across some of the platforms,” said Meghan Rothschild, president of Chikmedia. “We’re all about education and empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders with the tools they need to succeed.”

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BOSTON — Chariot Payments has emerged from reorganization with a reconstructed board, a new CEO, and an experienced team poised to launch its bank-compliant, hybrid-payment network to introduce a new way to connect traditional finance and banking to the emerging digital economies burgeoning in the world of decentralized finance.

Chariot’s hybrid network is configured for bank and regulatory compliance, enabling trusted, secure transactions between traditional finance and banking and instant settlement across digital currency protocols at a fraction of the cost imposed by the current payment networks.

“Imagine igniting your business to grow into new and wholly untapped Web3 and decentralized marketplaces that host hundreds of millions of businesses connecting billions of people where you can offer your customers access to instantly transact from their bank across digital currency through Chariot’s bank and regulatory compliant, secure network. That’s the power of Chariot Payments,” the company explained.

Chariot’s CEO, Benjamin Cavallari, along with Chief Technology Officer Mariana Jbantova, resuscitated the startup.

After a long rebuild, Chariot Payments announced that Glenn Hanson, CEO of Colony Hills Capital and co-founder of River Valley Investors, and Jay Como, chief data officer of Silicon Valley Bank, are joining Cavallari on the new board of directors.

Chariot also announced the reformation of its board of advisors, which includes prominent compliance leaders Angela Ratliff and Kevin Troxell (both with US Bank) and Brandon Oliver (previously with JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and the DCU Fintech Center).

The company added that “this resilient, battle-tested team is excited to finally move the company forward from a long reconstruction phase into partnership with our first clients and to bring this technology forward to power the future of digital payments between all systems, old and new.”

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HOLYOKE — On Friday, Oct. 21 from 12:30 to 1 p.m., EforAll/EparaTodos Holyoke will host a virtual Lunch & Learn information session for anyone interested in volunteering to support small businesses.

EforAll is an entrepreneurship program that helps start and grow businesses throughout the Pioneer Valley. There are a wide variety of ways to get involved depending on one’s interests and availability. Email [email protected] for more details and to register for the online information session.

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AMHERST — Lending to small businesses in Massachusetts peaked in the first year of the pandemic but not to low- and moderate-income and majority-persons-of-color census tracts, according to a report released by the Massachusetts Community & Banking Council and the UMass Donahue Institute.

Overall, Community Reinvestment Act data shows lending institutions made 194,025 small-business loans in Massachusetts in 2020. Approximately 35.4% of loans went to businesses with annual revenues of $1 million or less. The number of CRA loans has increased gradually since 2009, reaching a new peak in 2020. When the pandemic hit, almost 28,000 more loans were issued compared to 2019 largely due to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a Small Business Administration-backed loan that helped businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis.

Compared to 2019, the 2020 CRA data shows some shifts in the number of geographies that received loans. The overall loan count grew; however, there was not a proportionate increase in loans to low- and moderate-income and majority-persons-of-color census tracts. Tracts that were middle- to upper-income or majority white received both more loans this year than last year overall, and proportionately a higher share of loans issued.

“There is growing evidence that, no matter what the ultimate cause of disproportionate access to capital, in the rush to get out funding to businesses during the pandemic, equity suffered,” said Carrie Bernstein, research manager and state data center manager at the UMass Donahue Institute.

One of the drivers of this disparity is differing access to banking services. A Federal Reserve report from August 2020 notes that most Black business owners do not have an existing banking relationship, which complicated applying for these loans and securing them once the application had been submitted. Even with access to a bank, the ability of that bank to secure PPP loans for their clients varied widely, with some banks not submitting applications to the federal government until just before funds had been depleted in the initial round. This weakened PPP loans as a source of aid to communities of color. Business closures were transpiring at this time at very high rates, and moreso for owners of color.

The Federal Reserve noted that “nationally representative data on small businesses indicate that the number of active business owners fell by 22% from February to April 2020” and that Black-owned businesses closed at roughly nearly twice the rate of small firms overall (41% nationally). The report also notes that Hispanic and Asian-owned firms closed at above-average rates (32% and 26%, respectively), while white firms closed at below-average rates (17%). These data points suggest that, despite large amounts of money being made available to businesses during the first year of COVID, it often did not go to the communities and businesses that needed the help the most. This disparity, or closures that transpired even before the loan program started — or both — may have driven the smaller number of loans to majority POC and low- or moderate-income tracts in the 2020 CRA dataset.

Utilizing CRA data on the number of loans issued, American Express is the most active lender in Massachusetts over the last 10 years, issuing smaller loans to existing credit-card holders. However, Bank of America loaned more than triple the amount of dollars than American Express in Massachusetts. Combined, Bank of America and Citizens Bank made up slightly over 20% of all loan dollars issued in Massachusetts in 2020. These two banks rank second and third, respectively, in the number of loan originations, after American Express. Other top-10 lenders in terms of loan count included Eastern, JPMorgan Chase, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Rockland Trust, Capital One Bank, and TD Bank.

In 2020, Eastern Bank and Rockland Trust were the most active CRA small-business lenders of those headquartered in Massachusetts. Combined, these two lenders made over 15,846 loans in 2020, nearly three times what they issued in 2019 due to the Paycheck Protection Program. Local institutions picked up the volume of lending in 2020. According to the report, 13 lenders headquartered in Massachusetts issued more than 1,000 small-business loans in 2020, while that number was only two in 2019. Cape Cod Five, Enterprise Bank, Berkshire Bank, Avidia Bank, Middlesex Savings, and Westfield Bank were Massachusetts-based institutions that were in the top 25 overall small-business lenders in the state.

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CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual costume-themed Thriller 5K on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. A portion of the event’s proceeds benefit Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry.

The race starts and ends at Grise Funeral Home, located at 280 Springfield St. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the race starts at 11 a.m. The 5K running route takes runners to Front Street, through Szot Park, then back to Grise via Abbey Memorial Drive and Fairview Street. A two-mile walking route will turn up Academy Street.

After the race, participants are invited to Rumbleseat Bar & Grille for an awards ceremony and after-party, which is included in the $35 race registration fee. Prizes will be awarded for fastest runners as well as best individual and group costumes.

The Thriller 5K is presented by N. Riley Construction with other sponsorship support from Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Valley Opportunity Council, PeoplesBank, First American Insurance Agency, Health New England, HUB Insurance Services, Lumber Dogs, Ondrick Natural Earth, BK Hotels, and Beauty Batlles Lounge. Prizes and decorations are sponsored by Phil Beaulieu & Sons, Riley Home Realty, the Beauty Box, Roca, Slosek Insurance, Grise Funeral Home, East Commerce Solutions, Lids Live Well, Florence Bank, and Vibe Dance Studio.

The Greater Chicopee Chamber has hosted a 5K since 2015, which originally took place in June, with the last such event held in 2019. In 2021, when the chamber was looking to organize the event again, the committee decided to make it a costume-themed run in late October.

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EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc., manufacturer of the XLERATOR hand dryer, announced that Scott Kerman has been hired as business development manager – specifications. In this new role, Kerman will work with the Excel Dryer Sales and Marketing teams to grow profits; nurture, retain, and support partner relationships; conduct demonstrations and sales presentations; and much more.

“Scott comes with a unique set of skills that will make him a valuable asset for Excel Dryer and our distribution partners,” said William Gagnon, vice president of Sales and Marketing. “He has worked extensively over his career with hand dryers and other restroom accessories, providing him an in-depth knowledge of our industry. We are excited to welcome him to the team.”

Kerman, a graduate of Arizona State University, has more than 30 years of experience in sales and business development. He has extensive product knowledge with numerous construction market segments and will tap into this experience at Excel Dryer to help grow and support the construction team’s annual profit by leveraging data in construction platforms.

“I have always been impressed with Excel Dryer’s products and am excited to now be working to grow their presence,” Kerman said. “I am ready to use my vast knowledge of the industry to guide the sales team in an even more profitable direction.”

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CHICOPEE — Elms College has received a $1.1 million grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to continue its work of improving health outcomes in Haiti through nurse-faculty development.

In 2019, a unique partnership was established between the Elms College School of Nursing, the Episcopal University of Haiti School of Nursing (EUH), and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), with the goal of improving the health of the Haitian people. This initiative, the Haiti Nursing Continuing Education Program, was initially supported through a $750,000 grant from WKKF.

“We are thrilled that the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has renewed its commitment to this important, life-saving work and has substantially increased its funding that will extend the program into the foreseeable future,” said Harry Dumay, president of Elms College.

This program is essential because most healthcare in Haiti is delivered by nurses, not doctors. Therefore, nursing faculty throughout Haiti need enhanced training to be better prepared to educate future Haitian nurses.

“Despite the pandemic and social unrest in Haiti, Elms’ Haiti Nursing Continuing Education Program has been successful largely due to its partnership with EUH, as well as its provision of technology to ensure student access to course materials,” said Ryan Jiha, program officer for Haiti at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. “We are proud to support this excellent collaborative work and look forward to seeing it continue to improve healthcare across Haiti.”

This partnership brings together nurse faculty from across Haiti and uses a ‘train-the-trainer’ approach to instruct the faculty with leading-edge nursing skills. The instruction of the Haitian nurse faculty is led by nurse faculty at the Elms College School of Nursing.

The first two cohorts of nurse educators graduated through the program in May 2022 and earned certificates transferable into the master’s and bachelor’s degree-completion programs at the EUH School of Nursing.

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SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, will celebrate the reopening of its Agawam location on Saturday, Oct. 22. After almost a year of construction, renovations to the store are complete, adding new features for both homeowners and contractors. The celebration begins at 9:30 a.m. at 10 Springfield St. in Agawam and will feature a board-cutting ceremony, raffle prizes, demonstrations, activities for kids, and much more.

“This renovation has allowed us to expand options for our customers and offer a more well-rounded shopping experience,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone said. “Aside from a complete indoor and outdoor remodel, we have added full fishing and Carhartt departments to the store, as well as expanded tool and grill departments. We are really excited to show off these renovations to our new and returning customers.”

Since October is Fire Safety Month, the event will include a booth with information and products to help families ensure they are prepared for emergencies, along with a fire truck for children to explore. There will also be a limited number of pumpkins for sale for kids to decorate.

“We are excited to celebrate our reopening with the community and hope families come out to have fun with us,” Falcone continued. “We will have some great prizes to raffle off, including grills, smokers, a Carhartt shopping spree, a Benjamin Moore room makeover package, and much more. We will also be collecting donations for Children’s Miracle Network to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital. Stop by to take advantage of limited-time offers and check out the newly renovated store.”

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HADLEY — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of its Launching Women series with a pair of workshops collectively titled “Beyond COVID: Leadership Self-assessment Tools,” set for Friday, Oct. 14 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Venture Way Collaborative.

“Your Amherst Area Chamber is honored by the partners making the return of Launching Women possible,” msaid Claudia Pazmany, the chamber’s executive director. “COVID had a disproportionate impact on women in the workforce. Let’s hit reset together.”

The morning will include the following workshops and discussion:

The first workshop, “The Whole Woman and Her Impact on the World,” will be presented by Leslie Saulsberry, CEO of the Whole Institute. An executive coach of senior global, academic, government, political, and executive leaders, she teaches visionary women how to shift their mindset, establish lifestyle practices, and dive deep into reflective work so they know intuitively what it feels like to live and lead in joy.

The second workshop, “Building TRUST in the Workplace,” will be presented by Jessi Kirley, founder of Jkirley Collective and a strategic thought partner who helps leaders and organizations discover what’s possible and helps to create workplaces of dignity and high performance. She will discuss different scenarios of trust in the workplace, identifying key conditions that foster it and the leadership competencies needed to create a culture of trust and accountability.

Launching Women Workshop sponsors are Applied Mortgage and Encharter Insurance. This is a two-in-one workshop. The pricing is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Fee support is offered, and all are welcome. Registration is open at amherstarea.com. Email Pazmany with any inquiries at [email protected].

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced the return of Steve Forni as the team’s public-address (PA) announcer inside the MassMutual Center.

A native of Agawam, Forni began his pro-hockey announcing career with the Springfield Falcons in 2015 and held the position with the Thunderbirds from 2016 to 2020. During the 2021-22 season, he served as one of the PA voices of the NHL’s Boston Bruins at the TD Garden. He also currently serves as the PA voice of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun.

“My grandparents housed players during the season in the ’70s and ’80s, and my dad [Ken] was obviously heavily involved in the team. To put my generational stamp on Springfield hockey is an honor, and I hope to do it as long as I possibly can,” Forni said. “My wife, Caroline, has been so supportive of all the places my career has taken me and spends a lot of nights at home with two kids. She’s a real rock star.”

Forni will be back on the mic as the Thunderbirds begin their 2022-23 regular season on Saturday, Oct. 15 as they welcome the Bridgeport Islanders for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. The day begins with a block party, presented by Community Bank N.A., from 4 to 6 p.m. at Court Square, featuring live music by Fever.

“Steve’s passion for his craft and for the Thunderbirds organization is palpable every time he takes the microphone, and we could not be more excited to welcome Steve and his family back this season,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said.

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FLORENCE — Friends of Children Inc. will present Clare Higgins, executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley and former mayor of Northampton, with its 2022 Changemaker Award at a dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Garden House in Look Park.

Higgins is being presented with the Changemaker Award to celebrate her accomplishments, advocacy, and impact. She has been a steadfast advocate for vulnerable people in the Pioneer Valley, including children and young people served by Friends of Children, since 1993.

Higgins began her service in the Pioneer Valley as a member of the Northampton City Council beginning in 1993. She served as mayor of Northampton from 1999 to 2011.

Friends of Children is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults impacted by foster care or juvenile-justice involvement. Ther agency addresses the needs of high-risk children who are not readily supported by systems designed to protect them and encourage their full participation in society.

For more information and tickets, visit www.friendsofchildreninc.org.

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Jazzing Things Up

The annual Northampton Jazz Festival filled the streets, parks, bars, restaurants, and other downtown venues with free jazz performances on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

(Ron Carter photo by Ricard Torres; other photos by Julian Parker-Burns)

bassist and cellist Ron Carter

the Ron Carter Quartet, led by noted bassist and cellist Ron Carter (pictured), close out the two-day event with a ticketed performance at the Academy of Music

 

Ashley Pezzotti sings at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence

Ashley Pezzotti sings at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence

 

Eh La Bas, led by trumpeter Bria Skonberg, a quintet of Canadian-born musicians that came together exclusively for the Northampton Jazz Festival, close out the free daytime performances at Pulaski Park on Oct. 1;

Eh La Bas, led by trumpeter Bria Skonberg, a quintet of Canadian-born musicians that came together exclusively for the Northampton Jazz Festival, close out the free daytime performances at Pulaski Park on Oct. 1;

 

78rpm DJ Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera (left) holds a record he just played alongside the great nephew of W.C. Handy, known as “the father of the blues,” at Pulaski Park.

78rpm DJ Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera (left) holds a record he just played alongside the great nephew of W.C. Handy, known as “the father of the blues,” at Pulaski Park.

 

 

 

Teaming Up for Child Safety

 

Baystate Health and Rocky’s Ace Hardware recently joined forces with Square One on the issue of electrical-outlet safety. UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate student Kendall Burdick initiated the idea to provide electrical-outlet safety plugs to all Square One households, and Rocky’s stepped in to donate thousands of outlet plugs to support the safety initiative.

Pictured, from left: Melissa Blissett of Square One; Burdick; Yolanda Marrow of Baystate Health; Jonathan Cosenzi, Rocco Falcone, and Caitlin Petrone of Rocky’s Ace Hardware; Kristine Allard of Square One; Ida Konderwicz of Baystate Health; and Dawn DiStefano of Square One.

Pictured, from left: Melissa Blissett of Square One; Burdick; Yolanda Marrow of Baystate Health; Jonathan Cosenzi, Rocco Falcone, and Caitlin Petrone of Rocky’s Ace Hardware; Kristine Allard of Square One; Ida Konderwicz of Baystate Health; and Dawn DiStefano of Square One.

 

 

 

Fore the Kids

 

 

Professional Drywall Construction Inc. (PDC), a commercial drywall company headquartered in Springfield, raised $45,500 for Baystate Children’s Hospital at its sixth annual PDC Charity Golf Tournament on Sept. 8 at Southampton Country Club. The tournament featured an 18-hole round of golf, lunch, and a dinner reception. A total of 108 golfers participated in the tournament, and nearly 40 sponsors helped PDC surpass its fundraising goals.

Pictured: PDC Owners Nick Shaink and Ron Perry with representatives from Baystate Children’s Hospital. (Photo by Market Mentors)

Pictured: PDC Owners Nick Shaink and Ron Perry with representatives from Baystate Children’s Hospital. (Photo by Market Mentors)

 

 

 

 

 

Court Dockets

The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

 

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Lydia V. Torres v. Maple Ridge Apartments LLC

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $50,000

Filed: 9/16/22

 

SPRINGFIELD SUPERIOR COURT

Genovia Gonzalez v. Springfield Police Department

Allegation: Harassment

Filed: 9/7/22

 

ADMass 3 LLC v. S&L Realty Trust

Allegation: Specific performance of a contract

Filed: 9/7/22

 

Robert Housey v. Electrical Contractors Inc. and Keith Construction Inc.

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $841,401.25+

Filed: 9/16/22

 

Virginia Keddy v. Zmetra Clear Span Structures LLC, the Specialized Marketing Group, and the Eastern States Exposition Foundation Inc.

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $27,454.50

Filed: 9/16/22

 

Elba Zayas v. Springfield Housing Authority

Allegation: Tortious action involving commonwealth: $88,997.40

Filed: 9/22/22

 

Chamber Corners

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 594-2101; chicopeechamber.org

 

Oct. 29: Chicopee Thriller 5K Road Race & Walk. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start. Start and finish at Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St., Chicopee. Wear your spookiest costume. Awards for best costume and fastest runners at the afterparty at Rumbleseat Bar and Grille. Half of all proceeds go to benefit Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Presented by N. Riley Construction. Cost: $35, which includes lunch, beverage ticket, and T-shirt. Registration coming soon at chicopeechamber.org. Sponsorships available now.

 

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 534-3376; holyokechamber.com

 

Oct. 12: Meet the Candidates, 5-8 p.m., hosted by Holyoke Country Club, 2 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Mingle and hear from Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, the City Council, and officials who will be on the ballot for the November election. This is an informal opportunity to get your voice heard and make an informative vote this election season. Register at business.holyokechamber.com/events or by calling (413) 534-3376.

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 568-1618; westfieldbiz.org

 

Oct. 12: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Join us for our Octoberfest-themed After 5 networking event. Cost: free to chamber members, $5 for non-members. For more information, visit westfieldbiz.org.

 

Oct. 21: Legislative Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Tucker’s Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick. Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard on issues that impact your business, whether it’s employment taxes, east-west rail, healthcare and energy costs, or other issues. Cost: $45 for chamber members, $55 for the general public. For more information, visit westfieldbiz.org.

 

Oct. 27: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, Westfield. Introduce your business to the group and take advantage of this networking opportunity. Cost: free. For more information, visit westfieldbiz.org.

 

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

(413) 787-1555; www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

 

Oct. 12: Rise & Shine Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by MGM Springfield. As they celebrate a decade of commitment to the chamber and investing in Greater Springfield, executives from MGM Springfield will speak at the first Springfield Regional Chamber Rise & Shine Business Breakfast of the 2022-23! The breakfast begins with networking at 7:30 a.m. Arlen Carballo, MGM Springfield’s executive director of Finance, and Beth Ward, director of Community Affairs, will address the transformative economic impact the casino continues to have on the region following the pandemic, the recent passage of sports betting that will lead to the opening of the new MGM Sports Lounge, upcoming entertainment, and more. Cost: $30 for members ($35 at the door), $40 general admission ($45 at the door).

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 426-3880; www.ourwrc.com

 

Oct. 19: Food Fest West, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern/Carriage House, West Springfield. Local restaurants will show off their cuisine at this popular event. Vote for your favorite restaurant. A raffle, silent auction, and entertainment will round out this event. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. To purchase tickets and sponsorships, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

People on the Move
Michael Eriquezzo

Michael Eriquezzo

Tami Christopher

Tami Christopher

Millie Lopez-Cook

Millie Lopez-Cook

American International College (AIC) named Michael Eriquezzo associate vice president for Marketing and Communications. He oversees the Office of Marketing and Communications and is responsible for advertising, design, web management, public relations, branding, and internal and external communications, including Lucent magazine, a publication with a print distribution of 26,000. Eriquezzo joined AIC in 2017 as the chief graphic designer and visual brand manager for the college. He received a bachelor’s of business administration degree in marketing from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Meanwhile, Tami Christopher has joined AIC as executive director of Student Success and Opportunity, tasked with leading the Center for Navigating Educational Success Together (NEST), which encompasses the James Shea Library along with advising, tutoring, accessibility and accommodations, and other specialized support initiatives that facilitate and support students’ educational success via student-centered educational services. Christopher brings more than 10 years of experience supporting the post-secondary success of students, particularly those from traditionally marginalized communities. She has held leadership roles with Post University, the University of Bridgeport, and Middlesex Community College in Connecticut. She has supported post-secondary access and opportunity initiatives through research, policy, and program design work with CT Voices for Children, Our Piece of the Pie, and Ready CT. She has worked closely with current U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on early college program development and has collaborated on college access and success initiatives nationally, including in Colorado, Maine, Rhode Island, and Texas. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, Millie Lopez-Cook has been hired as director of Human Resources and deputy Title IX coordinator. She will have oversight and responsibility for recruiting, training and development, employee relations, compensation management, health and welfare benefits, record management and diversity, equity, and inclusion for AIC. Additionally, as deputy Title IX coordinator, she will serve in an investigative role and ensure the timely resolution of reports of sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, or harassment. Lopez-Cook brings to AIC an extensive background in human resources professionally in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors and as an academic, having taught human-resource management, organizational behavior, labor relations, and business management at the college level. She graduated with a master’s degree in science management from Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut.

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Sara Rodrigues

Sara Rodrigues

Monson Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of Sara Rodrigues to assistant vice president, Commercial Loan Operations officer. In her new role, Rodrigues is responsible for managing the Commercial Loan administrative team and Commercial Loan Servicing team at Monson Savings Bank, as well as planning, organizing, and directing all Commercial Loan operations. She has been with Monson Savings for 10 years, previously serving in the role of Commercial Loan Operations officer. She has 22 years of experience in the banking industry, 21 within the commercial-lending sector. Prior to working with Monson Savings, she worked with TD Bank, N.A. as a Commercial Loan document supervisor. Rodrigues believes in giving back to the communities she works and resides in. Prior to the pandemic, she participated in Link to Libraries’ Monson Schools Read a Loud program. As a Link to Libraries volunteer, she read to students and helped the organization serve its mission to distribute new books to the school and home libraries of children in need. She is looking forward to the Read a Loud program starting back up again. In addition to her volunteer work, she serves on the Monson Savings Bank community reinvestment committee.

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Springfield Prep Charter School recently announced the election of the two newest additions to its board of trustees, Ron Molina-Brantley and Amneris Narvaez. Narvaez is senior director of Central & Western Mass. Programs at Generation Teach. In her current role, she develops new generations of diverse teachers and leaders, while providing summer enrichment opportunities to local students. Prior to this, she was the Engagement Organizing manager for Stand for Children and also served for seven years as a special-education teacher for Springfield Public Schools. Molina-Brantley serves as vice president and relationship manager for Berkshire Bank. Previously, he served as chief operating officer at Valley Venture Mentors, as well as a senior program manager & energy manager for the city of Springfield. He is also an adjunct professor for Uptima Entrepreneurial Cooperative. In his work, he fosters organizational and departmental growth driven by his several years of experience as a business and financial professional. He is also a member of the board at the MassLGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, Wellspring Cooperative (as treasurer), and Massachusetts Special Olympics.

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Geralyn McCarthy

Geralyn McCarthy

Geralyn ‘Geri’ McCarthy, OMG’s director of Operations, has been named by HBS Dealer magazine in its annual Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply for Business Excellence. She was selected from among a record number of nominations of high-performing leaders who are making an impact on the industry. The Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply program honors women making outstanding contributions to their companies and their communities. The goal of the program is to recognize achievement and offer educational resources to everyone in the industry. Individuals are nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of judges based on their contributions and attributes that go above and beyond the call of duty. The Business Excellence Award is presented to leaders who have demonstrated achievement, growth, and success in the hardware and home-improvement industry, embraced education and community service, and inspired others to follow a similar path. McCarthy has been with OMG for 10 years in operational roles, driving employee development and continuous improvement to achieve company goals. In addition, she chairs the company’s wellness committee, which is focused on improving the nutritional, financial, emotional, and physical well-being of OMG employees and their families. She and the other award recipients will be honored at the third annual Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply awards ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago on November 8-9.

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Matt Bertuzzi

Matt Bertuzzi

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced that Matt Bertuzzi has been hired as the conductor of the SSO’s Springfield Youth Sinfonia, a youth orchestra that develops ensemble skills and performs in Springfield Symphony Hall. Bertuzzi, who also serves as music director at the Springfield Honors Academy, previously served as assistant conductor of the Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Greenfield. He has been hailed as a “lively and animated teacher” by OperaPulse. Growing up, Bertuzzi was part of the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra. Bertuzzi has served as musical director of the UMass Chamber Orchestra and as assistant conductor of the UMass University Orchestra, the Five College Opera Projects, and Opera Workshop. In his final concert at UMass, Bertuzzi produced and conducted the University’s first fully staged opera to be performed with full orchestra, Donizetti’s Rita, for which he was a semifinalist for the American Prize in Opera Conducting, the only collegiate conductor to achieve such an honor. Bertuzzi has extensive experience conducting internationally, which includes serving as assistant conductor of the Professional Advantage and the Italian Operatic Experience, opera festivals in the Marche region of Italy. He was also a guest conductor with the Orquestra Criança Cidadã, Recife, Brazil’s premier youth orchestra academy, and has also conducted at the International Institute for Conductors Advanced Conducting Academy in Bacau, Romania. He is a former trustee of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and developed and implemented the symphony’s innovative Real-Time Concert Notes program, which allows audience members, using a smartphone app, to receive live program notes about the music they are hearing while it’s being played in concert.

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The Mental Health Assoc. (MHA) recently named Jennifer Ducharme vice president of Development & Community Relations. She will be instrumental in providing leadership to ensure that MHA continues to expand the agency’s resources and presence in the community. The population MHA serves includes those navigating substance-use dependency and mental-health conditions, adults with acquired brain injury, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and the chronically homeless. Ducharme has held various positions with nonprofit organizations for over a decade, including the American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Clubs, and American Red Cross. She also serves on several local nonprofit boards and councils. She holds an undergraduate degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and philanthropy from Bay Path University. She is a member of Nu Lamda Mu, an international honor society established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council to recognize students dedicated to the study of nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship/enterprise.

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Adam Moreau

Adam Moreau

Marketing Doctor Inc. recently welcomed Adam Moreau to its management team. He brings more than 19 years of advertising experience to Marketing Doctor. A longtime senior account executive for Effectv (formerly Comcast Spotlight), Moreau was integral in creating strong, custom campaigns and messaging that delivered impressive results for his clients. He constantly leveraged his expertise in media sales and omni-channel advertising solutions to find the next opportunity for his clients, both during and after campaigns. He is a fixture in the local media-sales field, working at the forefront of local advertising in the Springfield market. With clients across New England, his accounts spanned size and industry, including automotive, legal, retail, healthcare, business services, and more. He also executed political advertising campaigns for local and federal candidates. He holds an MBA from Western New England University.

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Country Bank and the Worcester Red Sox recently announced the 2022 WooStars, a program that supports nonprofit leaders throughout the region. Country Bank recently recognized nine local WooStars and the nonprofits they are affiliated with at Polar Park. They include Katie Roy, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Nicole Broushet, Glo Mom; Pamela Daly, Girls Inc.; Jessika Zequeira, Shine Initiative; Johanna Annunziata, Give Gratitude; Moses Dixon, the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging; John Rodriguez, Worcester Latino Dollars for Scholars; Geoff Naunheim, United Way of Franklin and Hampshire County; and Denise Blodgett, Jubilee Cupboard. Each nonprofit was presented with a $5,000 check from Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank.

Company Notebook

UMass Amherst Breaks Ground on New Computer Sciences Building

AMHERST — UMass Amherst and state officials broke ground on Thursday for the new, $125 million Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences building, designed to respond to enormous growth in the college’s enrollment over the past five years and provide talent to fuel business growth and research collaborations that benefit the entire Commonwealth. The new facility is substantially funded by a $75 million state capital commitment from the Baker-Polito administration. The building will expand facilities by creating approximately 90,000 gross square feet in new space devoted to the college’s community-building, research, and teaching missions. Speakers at the groundbreaking included UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, UMass President Marty Meehan, board of trustees Chair Robert Manning, trustees Steve Karam and Mary Burns, Provost Tricia Serio, Manning CICS Dean Laura Haas, and Distinguished Professor Prashant Shenoy.

 

The Big E Sets Single-day Attendance Records

WEST SPRINGFIELD — A total of 1,603,354 visitors attended the 2022 Big E in West Springfield. During the fair’s 17-day run, an all-time single-day attendance record was set when 177,789 visitors arrived on Saturday, Sept. 24. Five additional daily attendance records were also set. The event featured a diverse concert lineup of more than 80 individual performances, plenty of fair foods, rides, and unique shopping experiences. The tradition continues next fall from Sept. 15 through Oct. 1, 2023.

 

Whittlesey Named a 2022 Best of the Best Firm

HARTFORD, Conn. — Whittlesey, an accounting, advisory, and technology firm, has been named a Best of the Best Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award-winning newsletter for the public-accounting profession. It is one of only 50 firms in the nation to receive this accolade. IPA’s annual Best of the Best list ranks top accounting firms that have delivered superior financial and operational performance in the most recent fiscal year. The firms are selected from nearly 600 firms across the U.S. and Canada. Selections for the list are based on more than 50 metrics related to firm growth, productivity, staff development, and more. Along with being named a Best of the Best Firm, Whittlesey was also named a 2022 Top 200 Accounting Firm in the nation. There are more than 46,000 public accounting firms in the U.S.

 

Endowed Professorship Established to Honor UMass Amherst Chancellor

AMHERST — Massachusetts businessman and philanthropist Robert Epstein has made a commitment of $1.5 million to establish the Robert L. Epstein Endowed Professorship in UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. The gift honors Epstein’s friendship with UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy and the chancellor’s decade of service to the university. The Epstein Endowed Professorship will help attract or retain an outstanding faculty member, with a preference for faculty in hospitality and tourism management, who will strengthen the academic excellence of the Isenberg School of Management and advance industry knowledge through research, scholarship, and inspired teaching. The fund will cover costs such as salary supplementation, education and travel expenses, graduate assistantships, research expenses, and support services for the faculty member’s program. Epstein, who earned a degree in marketing from the Isenberg School of Management in 1967, has been an ambassador for the university and an ardent supporter of Isenberg faculty and students. He has served as a member of the UMass Amherst Foundation board since 2010 and was appointed to the UMass board of trustees in 2015. In addition, he co-chaired UMass Rising, the largest fundraising campaign in UMass Amherst history; served as a guest lecturer at Isenberg; established the Robert L. Epstein Endowed Scholarship; and supported Isenberg’s Business Innovation Hub, among other university priorities. For years, Epstein has been a leader in the beverage and alcohol industry. As co-owner and president of the Horizon Beverage Group and former chairman of Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, he has worked with producers, unions, legislators, and more than 15,000 retail and restaurant customers. With his gift, he aims to enhance the reputation of UMass Amherst and Isenberg within the hospitality industry and provide the university with the resources it needs to retain world-class faculty to mold the next generation of industry leaders. The university hopes to appoint a faculty member to the Epstein Endowed Chair by July 1, 2025, when the fund will have been invested with the endowment for a full year.

 

UPS Stores Accepting Donations for JA of Western Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) will be the recipient of donations made through the UPS Store’s “Start Small, Grow Big” initiative. Customers who shop at one of the UPS Store’s more than 5,100 locations will have the opportunity to donate to their local Junior Achievement chapter at checkout now through the end of the year. At UPS Stores here in Western Mass. and Vermont, donations will go directly to benefit JAWM’s efforts in the community. JAWM is dedicated to providing economic-education and financial-literacy programs to the youth of Western Mass. and Vermont, opening their minds to their potential and preparing them for life after graduation. The organizaion’s age‐appropriate, academically challenging programs are offered to local schools and community groups free of charge because of the financial support they receive from hundreds of local businesses, individuals, and foundations, in addition to special events.

 

Big Y’s Online Ordering Marks One Year of Growth

SPRINGFIELD — This fall marks the one-year anniversary for myPicks Online Ordering, Big Y’s e-commerce platform. In recent years, Big Y has seen an explosion of online ordering and an increased customer demand for another way to shop. These factors led Big Y to enter the e-commerce realm and launch its myPicks Online Ordering platform. The chain is continuing to gather valuable feedback from customers and is working hard to develop new ways to improve customers’ online experience. Recently, myPicks launched an upgraded website with improved functionality that will make possible services like home delivery powered by Instacart and the ability to accept payments via EBT and SNAP benefits. It has expanded pick-up windows to include same-day order and pick up, and continuew to expand its offerings of fresh and local products. Currently, Big Y offers myPicks in 11 store locations: Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Ludlow, South Hadley, West Springfield, Wilbraham, two in Springfield, and two in Westfield.

 

Country Bank Recognized for Charitable Giving

WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., announced that the Boston Business Journal has once again named Country Bank an honoree in its annual 2022 Corporate Citizenship Awards, recognizing the region’s top corporate charitable contributors. The magazine annually publishes this list to highlight companies that promote and prioritize giving back to their communities — a feat that is even more important during times of turmoil and crisis. During this year’s celebration held on Sept. 8, 95 companies were honored for qualifying for the distinction by reporting at least $100,000 in cash contributions to Massachusetts-based charities and social-service nonprofits last year. This year, the honorees include companies from healthcare, technology, financial and professional services, retail, professional sports, and more. Country Bank, which ranked 44th, employs 215 staff members within Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties. Staff members actively promoted the bank’s mission of giving back to the communities they serve by volunteering to a variety of nonprofits.

 

HCC Joins Pickleball Craze by Opening Seven Indoor Courts

HOLYOKE — The Bartley Center for Athletics & Recreation at Holyoke Community College (HCC) is now open five days a week for pickleball after the college recently installed seven indoor courts. Now, for a $5 per visit fee, any member of the general public can come to HCC to play what has been touted as the fastest-growing sport in America. The pickleball courts at the Bartley Center are available weekdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Courts cannot be reserved in advance but instead are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no fee for HCC students and other Bartley Center members. Pickleball, which is like a hybrid of tennis, table tennis, and badminton, became possible at HCC after the floor in the Bartley Center gym was redone over the summer. Inserts for existing indoor tennis nets were removed, and inserts for pickleball nets were installed along with permanent pickleball court lines.

 

Yankee Mattress Factory Raising Funds for American Cancer Society

AGAWAM — Yankee Mattress Factory, a manufacturer of handcrafted mattresses locally in its Agawam factory, with showrooms in Agawam, Springfield, Northampton, and Greenfield, is raising money to benefit the American Cancer Society now through Oct. 31. In the past three years, the wives of two employee-owners were diagnosed with breast cancer. Both women are now in remission, and in their honor, Yankee Mattress Factory has set a goal to raise $10,000 for cancer research and support for patients going through treatment in the Western Mass. region. Through Oct. 31, Yankee Mattress Factory will donate $25 for every Silver Collection mattress and $50 for every Gold or Black Collection mattress purchased at its four stores. The company is also accepting donations from customers; anyone who donates $20 or more will be entered into a raffle to win one of 10 Malpaca queen pillows valued at $240 each. A team from Yankee Mattress Factory will also participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 16 in Hartford, Conn. Stores will be closed that day to allow all employee-owners and their families to participate. To learn more about the event or join the Yankee Mattress Factory team, visit yankeemattressfactory.com/acs.

 

PeoplesBank Named an Adoption-Friendly Workplace by Dave Thomas Foundation

HOLYOKE — More than 25 years ago, Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, began advocating for better adoption benefits in the workplace. Today, the Dave Thomas Foundation has continued his work through the Adoption-Friendly Workplace program, which recognizes organizations that strive to make adoption a supported option for every working parent. The foundation recently named PeoplesBank to the Adoption-Friendly Workplace 100 Best 2022 list (54th overall and eighth with 100 to 1,000 employees). As the only bank in Massachusetts and Connecticut to receive the honor, PeoplesBank joins other leading national corporations such as American Express, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Paramount, Yale University, Microsoft Corp., 3M Co., and Johnson & Johnson on the list. Along with a number of measures meant to ensure a family-friendly workplace, PeoplesBank provides a $5,000 grant to employees for each adoption.

 

Pure Life Soaps Hosts Grand Opening of New Store

WEST SPRINGFIELD — After handcrafting all-natural organic soaps from a workshop in her home and selling them online and at farmers’ markets, Kay Hernandez, owner of Pure Life Soaps, opened her first retail store at 80 Windsor St. in West Springfield, hosting a grand-opening celebration on Oct. 8. “We are excited to offer Western Massachusetts a soap shop offering quality, unique bath products that are free of chemicals and harmful ingredients and made with exotic and healing essential oils,” she said. Hernandez began making soaps after becoming ill from a hormone imbalance caused by chemicals in the commercial soaps she had been using. Some of Pure Life’s featured soaps include Oatmeal Scrub, Wildflower, Grapefruit Tea Tree, Moringa Mango, Turmeric Orange Oatmeal, Lavender Oatmeal, as well as unscented soaps. The Pure Life Soaps shop will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and can be found online at www.purelifeshop.co.

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Ancestral Bridges Foundation Inc., 61 Chestnut St., Amherst, MA, 01002. Anika Lopes, Same. Non-profit organization receives grants of money and land and leverages these to celebrate BIPOC arts and culture, enable first-time home ownership opportunities and raise the future potential of BIPOC disadvantaged youth.

CHICOPEE

Joel DC Inc., 25 Western Ave., Chicopee, MA, 01020. Lidia Xiomara Tabora, 25 Western Ave., Springfield, MA 01020. Advertising and photo, video production services.

Mason Company Inc., 63 Arnold St., Chicopee, MA, 01013. Kivanny Sanchez, same. Amazon selling essential products.

Trinity Enterprises Inc., 88 Narragansett Blvd., Chicopee, MA, 01013. Hector Bernard Rosa, same. Package delivery service.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Snowy River Properties Inc., 19 Sanford St., East Longmeadow, MA, 01028. Brian Calandruccio, same. Real estate management and maintenance services.

GRANBY

Concorde Defense Systems Unlimited Corp., 22 East St., Granby, MA, 01033. Donald Scott Milligan Syphers, same. United States Department of Defense contractor.

GREENFIELD

Mount Zion Apostolic International Ministry Inc., 180 Chapman St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Allisia Cole Williams, same. This corporation is organized exclusively for religious, and educational, purposes. It will be engaged in educating individuals about the truth of the gospel of God.

HOLYOKE

Universal Plastics Solutions Inc., 75 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040. Jay Kumar, 274 Tanglewood Dr. Longmeadow, MA 01106. Sales and brokerage of manufactured products.

LUDLOW

Operation Veteran Vacation Inc., 19 Voltage Ave., Ludlow, MA, 01056. Justin Torrey, same. Charitable organization established exclusively for the purposes of sending veterans and the families on camping trips to bond.

NORTHAMPTON

The Emerson Way Homeowners Association Inc., 199 Emerson Way, Northampton, MA, 01062. James Greenman, 176 Emerson Way Northampton, MA 01062. Homeowners association for the management, maintenance and repair of association property.

PITTSFIELD

CMPC USA Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Joaquim Rojas, same. Lumber product sales.

F A S Carpinter Corp., 137 Onota St. Fl. 137 B2, Pittsfield, MA, 01201. Francisco Assis De Souza, same. Carpentry services.

P.A. Portner Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA, 01201. Dave Worrell Sr., 19216 Orbit Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Home improvement services.

The Apollo Ensemble of Boston Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA, 01201. Elias Miller, same. A nonprofit corporation organized exclusively to organize public concerts and related events to promote musical education and artistic expression in the Greater Boston area.

SOUTH HADLEY

Premier Health Group Inc., 654 New Ludlow Road, South Hadley, MA, 01075. Michelle Dubuc, same. Business providing exceptional health care services including, but not limited to, chiropractic, physical therapy and massage therapy to maximize the pain-free functional and recreational activities of patients, and doing any and all other business related thereto.

SOUTHAMPTON

KDV Construction and Home Improvement Inc., 130 Fomer Road, Southampton, MA, 01073. Dmitriy Kondratyev, same. Construction and home improvement services.

SPRINGFIELD

CC Tours Inc., 1122 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. Jason Lu, same. Travel and tours business.

MMA Express Inc., 51 Denton Circle, Springfield, MA, 01104. Mahmoud M. Awkal, same. Long and short haul trucking.

Peking House Dong Inc., 844 Liberty St., Springfield, MA, 01104. Yidi dong, same. Restaurant.

Tacos Azteca Corp., 92 Johnson St., Springfield, MA, 01108. Diego D Rivas Martinez, same. Food and catering business.

Zaji Mission Inc., 797 Armory St., Springfield, MA, 01107. Zash Lee Hernandez, same. Assisting in helping people in cleaning home office churches needed in daily living and in any activities and special events as a mission.

WESTFIELD

Digi Healthy Vending Inc., 37 1/2 Mechanic Street, Westfield, MA, 01085. Benjamin P. Digiammo, same. Distributing healthy vending options.
S&V Corp., 12 Montgomery St. Apt. B, Westfield, MA, 01085. Vitalii Bobryk, same. Construction services.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of September 2022. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

AGAWAM

Agawam Mobile Home Park
80 Springfield St.
Eduardo Royo

DDMT Transportation
712 South West St.
Vitaly Ganouskyy

Hampden County Chiropractic
339 Springfield St.
Tami Nelson

The Indian Restaurant
1422 Main St.
Rajesh Rayonia

Luxe Arrangements
371 Walnut St. Ext.
Natalya Aseyev

Olena’s Sewing
430 Main St., Unit 209
Yelena Williams

Pure Fuel LLC
470 Shoemaker Lane
Francis Disanti

Riverside Pub
1251 River Road
Raul Reshesh

T’s Jewelers
38 Rising St.
Zinovy Tokman

Wicked Wash
650 Suffield St.
Laura Jennison

AMHERST

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
170 Universal Dr.
CD Practice Associates Inc.

King’s Tailor Shop
479 West St.
Fikriye King

Pioneer Valley Massage and Acupuncture Center
409 Main St., Room 212
Haiying Fay Conover

Roger’s Express
8 Palley Village Place
Roger Mami

BELCHERTOWN

438 State Street
438 State St.
Alyssa Maggi

Zen Den
32 Lloyd Ave.
Michael Lofland

CHICOPEE

All About You Salon II
1410 Memorial Dr.
Shawna Edmonds

Carter’s Photo Booth
824 Chicopee St.
Keith Carter Jr.

Northeast Apparel Co.
201 Bemis Ave.
Laura Donnelly

Zen Body Works
477 Britton St.
Kaiying Chen

DEERFIELD

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
29 Elm St.
CD Practice Associates Inc.

EASTHAMPTON

Fresh Pawz Dog Spa
135A Northampton St.
Amanda Barnish

EAST LONGMEADOW

Atrium Dental Group
100 Shaker Road
Tomasz Chrzan

Countryside Store
334 Somers Road
Anil Patel

East Car Sales
389 Elm St.
Wilfredo Gonzalez

East Longmeadow Psychic
10 Crane Ave.
Tina Marks

Kelly Nails & Spa
68 Center Square
Tong To

Kontoured by Krystal
200 North Main St.
Krystal Prendergast

MOTU
520 North Main St.
Harshman Singh

Spartan Hemp Works
241 Hampden Road
David Ayers

ENFIELD

Babka LLC
165 Elm St.
Waqas Ali

Buckle-Up
90 Elm St.
Victor DaSilva

Hair by Tracy
203 North Maple St.
Tracy Truong

Sam’s Food Store
240 Brainard Road
Dilawar Hussain

GRANBY

Carver Farm LLC
20 Carver St.
Christopher Jarrett

Granby 216
216 West State St.
Joimary Acevedo

Joy Travel Agency
216 West State St.
Joimary Acevedo

GREAT BARRINGTON

Clark and Green
113 Bridge St.
Jacob Bekermus

DrumToTheBeat
6 Depot St., Housatonic
Otha Day

Mountainside Massachusetts
8 Haley Road
MC2 Healthcare LLC, David Matteini

Powerback Consulting
151 Christian Hill Road
Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC

Powerback Rehabilitation
153 Christian Hill Road
Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC

Powerback Rehabilitation to You
154 Christian Hill Road
Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC

Powerback Respiratory
152 Christian Hill Road
Genesis ElderCare Rehabilitation Services LLC

Sprouted Roots
20 Seekonk Road
Kelsie Sullivan

Zigon’s Construction
210 Division St.
Kevin Zigon

HADLEY

Cooley Dickinson Medical Group
234 Russell St.
CD Practice Associates Inc.

Kitchen Concepts and Design
117 Russell St.
Ellen Boyle

Kushi Farm
198 River Dr.
Matthew Kushi

River Valley Dental P.C.
63 East St.
Babak Gojgini

Super Kick
367 Russell St.
David Bessone

Valley Artisans
367 Russell St.
Karin Gardner

LUDLOW

Alan E. Gregoire Po-Folks Farm
93 Cady St.
Alan Gregoire

Anchored Down Bookkeeping
P.O. Box 550
Lauren Gauthier

Millside Studio
222 Winsor St.
Ana Serrazina

Pine Hill Landscaping
1674 Center St.
Nathaniel White

Rituale Aesthetics
36 East St.
Leslie Ann Quesada

MONSON

Custom Design Builders
53 Thayer Road
William Lemon

K3M Sitting & Show Services
47 Crest Road
Krystall McKenna

Mario’s & Masoll Clock Repair
178 Main St.
Mario Cardinale

Pooches Paradise
106 Brimfield Road
Michelle Benoit

SOUTH HADLEY

Crossroads Health Group – Rippa Chiropractic & Premier PT
654 New Ludlow Road
Premier Health Group

Hadley Mart
2086 Memorial Dr.
2086 South Hadley Corporation

Halfway House
322 Newton St.
South Hadley Cafe, Inc.

Payless Auto Sale
510 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley Motors LLC

Reilly’s Home Improvement
45 Bardwell St.
Sean Reilly

River’s Edge Barber Shop
28 Main St.
Paul Dove

SOUTHAMPTON

The Pirate’s Daughter
49 Rattle Hill Road
Emily Munska

SPRINGFIELD

3 C’s Barrel Co.
39-41 Eastern Ave.
Carey-Ann Mignott

All Natural Beauty
119 Chestnut St.
Catherine Andere

AMC Cleaning Services
92 Grover St.
Claudia Brito

Bartell and Co.
77 Rencelau St.
Joron Stimage-Norwood

Cedar Auto Sales LLC
175 Spring St.
Mohamad Mourad

CKG Designs
205 Tamarack Dr.
William Patrick

Coastline Automotive
91 Pinevale St.
Berris Gouldbourne

Comb & Co. LLC
1372 Allen St.
Brianna Barcomb

Crazy Andy’s Liquors
711 Boston Road
Ravinder Arora

D & K Landscaping
193 Daviston St.
Luis Rodriguez

Dancehall World Stage
104 Clifton Ave.
Damian Dunkelly

Downtown Painting Service
19 Nye St.
Joel Duran

Downtown SuperMarket
121 Spring St.
121 Spring LLC

The Essence of You
314 Main St.
Shawndell Maurice

Exquiste Café
259 Gresham St.
Mario Deshazo

FJR Towing & Transport
250 Albany St.
Francesco Roman

Forest Hills Landscaping
365 Grand Valley Road
David Paul Robillard

Greater Springfield Midwifery
1502 Allen St.
Kristin Brennan

Heavenly Grooming
1648 Carew St.
Norberto Crespo

Junny’s Auto Repair
638 Worthington St.
Candido Borges

L4L Services LLC
32 Hampden St.
Billy Santiago

Lawn Don Landscaping
192 Spikenard Circle
Eric Robinson

Los Supreme Hot Dogs
100 Verge Ave.
Marielys Rosado

MassMutual Investments
1295 State St.
MML Investors Services

Mocha Emporium
1655 Boston Road
Esam Wahhas

Navedo Quality Services
22 Pasco Road
Ezequiel Navedo Jr.

Paradise Strands
1883 Main St.
Kerri-Ann Warren

Personal Touch
739 Boston Road
True Blue Car Wash

Pudgy Flix
64 Cleveland St.
Maria Cruz

Retro Repairs
64 Joseph St.
Crane Diaz

Rivera’s Inflatable Games
7 Noel St.
Edwin Rivera

Rodriguez Trucking LLC
107 Portulaca Dr.
Pedro Rodriguez

Rose Friendly Ride
70 Marlborough St.
Ian Smith

School of the Noble
24 Schuyler St.
Ahmad Sharif

SJL HR Consulting
62 Virginia St.
Solonia Jordan-Lewis

S.MaR’Ray Fashions
42 Wayne St.
Eniyah Morgan

Springfield Uno Chicago Grill
820 Hall of Fame Ave.
413 Pizza

Squeaky Clean Auto Detail
1213 Worcester St.
Shawn Warren

Tee’s Smoke Shop
2756 Main St.
Terrell Owens

TL Floor Covering
25 Princeton St.
Timothy Luukko

Versatile
15 Clarendon St.
Aidan Kelly

Yum Fresa
2309 Main St., Apt. 10
Andribeth Rivera

STOCKBRIDGE

Can Empowerment Group
4 Church St.
Can Truong

Orchid Health
28 Main St., Unit 2
Jessica Reid

WARE

Get a Grip Occupational Therapy
9 Dugan Road
Audrie Vantangoli

HomeFront Strong
23 West Main St.
Jennifer Baulitz

MJ Mills Co.
66 North St.
Joshua Mills

Towhee Traders
65 Babcock Tavern Road
Michael Meehan

WILBRAHAM

Alpha Oil Co. Inc.
2440 Boston Road
Patricia Diotalevi

The Chrysalis
2141 Boston Road
Ann Smith

Iron Cross-Fitness LLC
65 Post Office Park
Iron Cross-Fitness LLC

Mike Maloni Photography
57 Cherry Dr.
Michael Maloni

Triskele Events
4 Ely Road
Kalyn Burke

BANKRUPTCIES

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

Ali, Ahmed, Hassan
Ali, Sophoas
122 Creswell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2022

Allan, Tracy J
20 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2022

Arnold, Vicki Q.
63 Beekman Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/15/2022

Benson, Brittany A.
253 Cady St., Apt. A
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/30/2022

Brooks, Tara M.
268 School St., Apt. 1F
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/01/2022

Burgess, Laura L.
PO Box 8
Lenox Dale, MA 01242
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/07/2022

Carling, Melissa Anne
3 Gedeon Ave.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/13/2022

Carmen, Eddie
14 Tourigny St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/31/2022

Cichaski, David M.
Cichaski, Kristin L.
80 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2022

Crenshaw, Joy
a/k/a Andrade, Joy C.
140 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/30/2022

Daley, Sean P.
105 Saint James Ave.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/08/2022

Gilligan, Dianne A.
189 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/08/2022

Hebb, Daniel H.
Hebb, Tracey S.
31 Clark St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/07/2022

Hoang, Nguyet T.
23 Prospect Ave., Apt. F
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/15/2022

Kuehl, Michael Warren
36 Old Cyrus Stage Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/12/2022

McKee, Gary W.
McKee, Cynthia A.
89 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/09/2022

McNamara, Thomas J.
McNamara, Leah A.
101 North Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/31/2022

Pouliot, Deborah L.
643 Newton St., Apt. 19
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/01/2022

Quiles, William
Quiles, Rosa M.
55 Beacon Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/31/2022

Rovezzi, Christopher J.
28 Maple St.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/08/2022

Santucci, Jacalyn A.
13 Beacon Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/08/2022

Shea, David Michael
39 Grove St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/02/2022

Watkins, Melrose
110 Ravenwood
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/30/2022

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

BERNARDSTON

76 Church St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Gabriel F. Hmieleski
Seller: Gerard Pilorge
Date: 09/06/22

213 Martindale Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $205,864
Buyer: William Guiel
Seller: Nancy A. Ducat
Date: 09/14/22

BUCKLAND

55 North St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $166,667
Buyer: Stephen M. Doneilo
Seller: Diane L. Lanoue
Date: 09/13/22

10 Walker Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $408,500
Buyer: Ari Covitz
Seller: Amanda RET
Date: 09/14/22

5 Wellington St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Kim Klein
Seller: Sarah A. Davenport
Date: 09/09/22

26 Williams St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 26 Williams Street RT
Seller: William P. Laffond
Date: 09/15/22

CHARLEMONT

28 North River Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: David Jarvis
Seller: Bruce Dearborn
Date: 09/06/22

DEERFIELD

630 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: M. & Samantha Alvarez FT
Seller: Christopher Manning
Date: 09/16/22

3 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: J2K Realty LLC
Seller: Angel Properties LLC
Date: 09/14/22

ERVING

2 Ridge Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andrey Vdovichenko
Seller: Daniel J. Sargent
Date: 09/12/22

GREENFIELD

440 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jorge F. Pacheco
Seller: Blanchard, Lorraine C., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/22

583 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Mary E. Gifford
Seller: Inherited Property Solutions LLC
Date: 09/07/22

165 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Johnson
Seller: Joshua A. Moran
Date: 09/15/22

230 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Nancy A. Keefe
Seller: Roland F. Shute
Date: 09/12/22

111 Homestead Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: James J. Brown
Seller: John W. Roberts
Date: 09/15/22

95 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $3,530,400
Buyer: 95 Laurel Propco LLC
Seller: NHI Reit Of Northeast LLC
Date: 09/07/22

23 Linden Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $353,600
Buyer: Annasophie C. Lee
Seller: Katherine A. Fish
Date: 09/16/22

124 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: William H. Hume
Date: 09/12/22

342 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jephthah J. Yarian
Seller: Taylor E. Neal
Date: 09/16/22

43 Munson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Crystal L. West
Seller: Scott M. Lemme
Date: 09/13/22

19 Old Albany Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Morgan
Seller: Diane E. Sanborn
Date: 09/07/22

HEATH

10 Mohawk Beach Dr.
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Victoria B. Anderson
Seller: Bruce H. Lamothe
Date: 09/07/22

NORTHFIELD

33-B Winchester Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Sean Cunningham
Seller: Thomas Aquinas College
Date: 09/13/22

ORANGE

11 Haskins Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Shawnee Lewis-Phillips
Seller: Mildred B. Hill
Date: 09/12/22

142 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Scott R. McGrath
Seller: Kelly A. Barilone
Date: 09/14/22

33 Maynard St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John Rogowski
Seller: Grace Whelan
Date: 09/16/22

24 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kenneth M. Nelson
Seller: Mary A. Jablonsky
Date: 09/12/22

47 Prentiss St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Debra A. Cuadro
Seller: Barbara E. Coburn
Date: 09/16/22

118 Putnam St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Zacchary M. Peele
Seller: Dirth, Marjorie E., (Estate)
Date: 09/09/22

44 Whitney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kyle Bicknell
Seller: Maria D. Vega
Date: 09/09/22

ROWE

124 Zoar Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Paulette Potter
Seller: Judith A. Slowinski
Date: 09/14/22

SHUTESBURY

6 Carver Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Abdollah Moghaddam
Seller: Mary K. Noonan
Date: 09/16/22

40 Kettle Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Michael T. McDuffie
Seller: Jill Clemmer
Date: 09/12/22

SUNDERLAND

167 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Dana Larsen
Seller: Storozuk, Donald W., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/22

296 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Storozuk
Seller: S. & Sophie Storozuk FT
Date: 09/09/22

WARWICK

165 Old Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Reginald C. Haughton
Seller: Jason Hatch
Date: 09/13/22

175 Shepardson Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Donna L. Haskins
Seller: Susan M. Wright
Date: 09/15/22

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

20 Federal Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kerri L. Cofer
Seller: Tyler B. Hardman
Date: 09/07/22

13 Holland Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Maria I. Diaz
Seller: Cindy M. Murszewski
Date: 09/15/22

27 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Thuruthiyil M. Mathew
Seller: James D. Dipinto
Date: 09/13/22

83-85 Moore St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Servet Tok
Seller: Sergey Y. Yermakova
Date: 09/15/22

100 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Megan Champagne
Seller: Lariviere 2022 IRT
Date: 09/07/22

175 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kurt V. Shouse
Seller: Linda M. Sliech
Date: 09/15/22

102 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David W. Rogers
Seller: Margaret A. Webb
Date: 09/15/22

18 Pleasant Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Jose L. Alamo
Seller: Daniel J. Hersey
Date: 09/15/22

340 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Tami Hartling
Seller: Rosemarie Remillard
Date: 09/15/22

36 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: D&A LLC
Seller: D. A. Ladizki RET
Date: 09/14/22

46 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: D&A LLC
Seller: D. A. Ladizki RET
Date: 09/14/22

BLANDFORD

28 Gore Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: David Mestre
Seller: Joseph D. Jachym
Date: 09/09/22

6 Herrick Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Marie Vandenburgh
Seller: Chris A. Streeter
Date: 09/13/22

BRIMFIELD

35 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Robert C. Montgomery
Seller: Scribner Development LLC
Date: 09/07/22

118 Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: John T. French
Seller: Stephen R. Soper
Date: 09/09/22

138 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Susan Kendall
Seller: Marilyn M. Diorio
Date: 09/16/22

CHESTER

9 William St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael Welch
Seller: Deborah J. Travis
Date: 09/13/22

CHICOPEE

71 Austin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Katherine P. Robillard
Seller: Matthew A. Ruyffelaert
Date: 09/07/22

127 Beauchamp Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jayne Marshall
Seller: Heather M. Longley
Date: 09/14/22

179 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jenna Szalkiewicz
Seller: Doris D. Fagan
Date: 09/16/22

424 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Jedediah S. Fiske
Date: 09/15/22

4 Cooney Place
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: John Lowrey
Seller: Roger Castro
Date: 09/16/22

12 Crawford Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Selicia A. Franklin
Seller: Peter Walsh
Date: 09/09/22

121 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Stella Mosquera
Seller: Rebecca C. Dahlinger
Date: 09/16/22

40 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jill M. Beaudette
Seller: Chad A. Beaudette
Date: 09/08/22

38 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 09/09/22

432 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: John Glasheen
Seller: David Kachinkis
Date: 09/15/22

38 Keith St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Gilberto Cruz
Seller: Sergey Dikan
Date: 09/09/22

71 Lauzier Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,800
Buyer: Steven P. Roy
Seller: Kathleen A. Strycharz
Date: 09/12/22

30 Marlborough St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Todd T. Blanchard
Date: 09/09/22

15 Maryland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Justin P. Fay
Seller: Donald R. Lacroix
Date: 09/06/22

8 Meeting House Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Sharon L. Smith
Seller: Emily C. Czelusniak
Date: 09/13/22

260 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Quentin W. Murray
Seller: Ryan P. Bertrand
Date: 09/16/22

52 Paul Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael C. Riffenburg
Seller: Germain, Henry E. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/22

162 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: David Hueber
Seller: Thomas D. Morin
Date: 09/06/22

14 Perry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Karl P. Konopka
Seller: Stacy Bernier
Date: 09/16/22

26 Plymouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Ashley J. Rhodes
Seller: Ty D. Frappier
Date: 09/08/22

59 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Jessie E. Peterson
Seller: Sebastian A. Raposo
Date: 09/09/22

192 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: School Street RT
Seller: Morgado School Street RT
Date: 09/09/22

35 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Rafael Mestre
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 09/08/22

79 Wallace Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Wicked Deals LLC
Seller: Barbara G. Boucher
Date: 09/08/22

EAST LONGMEADOW

47 Breezy Knoll Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Conroy
Seller: Peter A. Mengwasser
Date: 09/09/22

35 Donamor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kyle M. Bousquet
Seller: Kevin A. Crouse
Date: 09/15/22

57 Fields Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $722,650
Buyer: Robert T. Whitely
Seller: D. R. Chestnut LLC
Date: 09/09/22

56 Nelson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael Choquette
Seller: Talbot, Shirley J., (Estate)
Date: 09/06/22

GRANVILLE

12 Borden Brook Road
Granville, MA 01008
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jesse T. Mayne
Seller: Timothy K. Derrig
Date: 09/06/22

HAMPDEN

272 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: Eric Shimits
Seller: John Kirzec
Date: 09/07/22

30 Rock A. Dundee Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Bethany L. Crocker
Seller: Scantic Lands LLC
Date: 09/16/22

HOLLAND

188 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Krista E. Digregorio
Seller: Tyler Hutton
Date: 09/06/22

HOLYOKE

285 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kate E. Wajda
Seller: Dennis Pike
Date: 09/16/22

92 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Vanderhorst
Seller: Vitaly Dzhenzherukha
Date: 09/13/22

282 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,725,200
Buyer: 282 Cabot Propco LLC
Seller: NHI REIT Of Northeast LLC
Date: 09/07/22

16 Charles St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Nicholas O. Hewes
Seller: Foley Capital LLC
Date: 09/09/22

51-53 Columbus Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David Popp
Seller: Holubecki, Henry J., (Estate)
Date: 09/14/22

692-698 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,063,000
Buyer: Elm Dwight LLC
Seller: Dwight Elm LLC
Date: 09/16/22

1475 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $482,500
Buyer: Hurricane Properties LLC
Seller: Dwight Parker LLC
Date: 09/13/22

115-119 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,063,000
Buyer: Elm Dwight LLC
Seller: Dwight Elm LLC
Date: 09/16/22

49 Howard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,389
Buyer: Harborone Mortgage LLC
Seller: Kathryn M. Hoar
Date: 09/16/22

49 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $532,000
Buyer: Michael P. Stoddard FT
Seller: James M. Reed
Date: 09/08/22

72-74 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Shaline M. Serrano
Seller: Neira L. Rodriguez
Date: 09/15/22

71 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ruth Z. Cuascut-Cedeno
Seller: Jayne Marshall
Date: 09/14/22

47 Pynchon Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: William J. Zemanek
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 09/09/22

80 Reservation Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Alysha Coy-Desharnais
Seller: Kelly T. Johnson
Date: 09/14/22

80 South Bay State Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Arielle Antosca
Seller: John R. Copen
Date: 09/16/22

3 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Christopher Donahue
Seller: Michael W. Czerniak
Date: 09/09/22

LONGMEADOW

78 Branch St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Daniel Auclair
Seller: Cam Francescone
Date: 09/15/22

135 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Atul K. Soreng
Seller: Judith S. Schweiger
Date: 09/15/22

33 Cooley Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Cara L. Deane
Seller: Clune, Christine A., (Estate)
Date: 09/08/22

120 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $890,000
Buyer: John R. Koegel
Seller: Judith L. Geier
Date: 09/15/22

123 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Laishaa Y. Sepulveda
Seller: Lynn L. Wagman
Date: 09/16/22

128 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jacob Bullock
Seller: Sean D. Keane
Date: 09/13/22

103 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Matthew Retchin
Seller: John R. Koegel
Date: 09/15/22

33 Rosemore St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sara R. Gregg
Seller: Meredith H. Carpe
Date: 09/14/22

93 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Anthony Pacheco
Seller: Ellen Patton-Stanaway
Date: 09/09/22

18 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Brandon Carpe
Seller: Rizvan Merza
Date: 09/14/22

LUDLOW

40 Arch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Maria Mainini
Seller: Brian S. Strange
Date: 09/07/22

142 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Daniel Rowe
Seller: David A. Bucalo
Date: 09/09/22

231 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jerad P. Ostrowski
Seller: William F. Ostrowski
Date: 09/08/22

4 Connie Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Lennon
Seller: Kathleen E. Chmielewski
Date: 09/13/22

120 Edgewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Adekunle Odugbile
Seller: Debra A. Kielbasa
Date: 09/15/22

Equinox Pass, Lot 93
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Evan Wytas
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 09/08/22

9 Marie St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Shelley E. Glidden
Seller: Damon J. Markiewicz
Date: 09/13/22

143 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Michelle Morin
Seller: Luisa McCarthy
Date: 09/06/22

MONSON

354 Boston Road West
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: TBF HQ LLC
Seller: Bropod LLC
Date: 09/06/22

31 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Robin Pope
Seller: Stephen M. Keegan
Date: 09/15/22

MONTGOMERY

20 Chamberlain Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $483,000
Buyer: Felix Lufkin
Seller: Jon C. Hollingshead
Date: 09/07/22

PALMER

19 2nd St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.
Seller: TDK Group LLC
Date: 09/07/22

95 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Coy J. Chaney
Seller: Stewart A. Terrien
Date: 09/09/22

44 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Bernadette Flores
Seller: Helena Stephens
Date: 09/07/22

9 Winthrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Darian J. Saraiva
Seller: Ryan M. Allard
Date: 09/06/22

RUSSELL

63 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $310,500
Buyer: Clifton C. Clark
Seller: Golinski, Emily W., (Estate)
Date: 09/14/22

SOUTHWICK

97 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ryan A. Wescott
Seller: Zachary P. Dougherty
Date: 09/06/22

45 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Zally B. Colon-Velazquez
Seller: Etabav RT
Date: 09/16/22

9 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Rosalind P. Mitchell
Seller: Robert A. Grimaldi
Date: 09/12/22

8 Laurel Ridge Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Allison E. Leavitt
Seller: Denise A. Ratti
Date: 09/09/22

14 Noble Steed Xing
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Timothy S. Doyle
Seller: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Date: 09/16/22

1 Pauline Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Lucy S. Moran
Seller: Allison E. Leavitt
Date: 09/09/22

5 Prifti Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: LSC Truck Service LLC
Seller: Nancy E. Prifti
Date: 09/14/22

16 Reservoir Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Brian Cleland
Seller: Kenneth C. Martin
Date: 09/16/22

5 Silvergrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Houde
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 09/06/22

SPRINGFIELD

44 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Menaka P. Nepal
Seller: Helder P. Pires
Date: 09/06/22

19 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christal I. Coayla
Seller: Jeremiah P. Sullivan
Date: 09/07/22

66 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: 66 Ardmore Corp.
Seller: Linda M. Socha
Date: 09/13/22

345 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: 345 Bay St. CW LLC
Seller: 345 Bay Street LLC
Date: 09/12/22

1451 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 09/07/22

11 Beech St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Leticia G. Aguilar-Perez
Seller: Nicholas Ayala
Date: 09/16/22

126 Benton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Rodman Capital Group LLC
Seller: Hastings, Kenneth S., (Estate)
Date: 09/14/22

66 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Khoa Vannguyen
Seller: Hanh Chanh
Date: 09/09/22

1142 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Trinity Estate Investments
Seller: WQN Management LLC
Date: 09/06/22

68 California Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Dominic Martinez
Seller: Albert A. Shulze
Date: 09/16/22

17-19 Carlisle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Dalisa C. Wilson
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 09/09/22

17 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nicolas Ayala
Seller: Korie N. Johnson
Date: 09/09/22

232-240 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: B&B Seed Associates LLC
Seller: Frank B. Murray LLC
Date: 09/15/22

66 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ismael Solis
Seller: Waseem Mudasar
Date: 09/13/22

44 Continental St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Podann
Seller: David L. Marti
Date: 09/14/22

25 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Katherine G. Lovell
Date: 09/13/22

93 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Smith-Ampey
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 09/16/22

27 Delmore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Stephen Grandison
Seller: Leak, Charles A., (Estate)
Date: 09/07/22

76 Derby Dingle St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Ariel J. Pellegrino
Seller: Lori J. Pellegrino
Date: 09/08/22

9-15 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: 885 Sum LLC
Seller: Pvic Realty LLC
Date: 09/16/22

22-24 East Hooker St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ahmads Realty Investments LLC
Seller: Anatoly Atamansky
Date: 09/08/22

250 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $117,500
Buyer: Daniel Beauregard
Seller: Fonsec, Alice M., (Estate)
Date: 09/08/22

125 Frank B. Murray St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: B&B Seed Associates LLC
Seller: Frank B. Murray LLC
Date: 09/15/22

117 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Isaac Delaney
Seller: Michael J. Wood
Date: 09/13/22

25 Gladstone St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Christian S. Rodriguez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 09/14/22

66 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Najheen M. Anglin
Seller: Julie Nawracaj
Date: 09/16/22

21 Greenwich St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: HLRE Development LLC
Seller: Edwin M. McCray
Date: 09/09/22

20 Herbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher Owen
Seller: Marcy L. Wise
Date: 09/09/22

72 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Vincent Washington
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 09/15/22

37-39 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Carlos Rodriguez
Seller: Rivera, Jose A., (Estate)
Date: 09/12/22

45 Jonquil Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Sean Kelleher
Seller: Stephen W. Wyszynski
Date: 09/09/22

28 Juliet St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Jomaris Vasquez
Seller: Bukowski Construction LLC
Date: 09/06/22

284 Lake Dr.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jane Kalfus-Maine
Seller: David Stejna
Date: 09/06/22

1070 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Jessica Dejesus
Seller: Alexis Rosa
Date: 09/15/22

1277 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $28,571,429
Buyer: 1277 Liberty St. LLC
Seller: 1277 Liberty St. 10190746
Date: 09/07/22

387 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: AJV Investments LLC
Seller: Golden Gorillas LLC
Date: 09/14/22

950 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: 950 Main St. Real Estate LLC
Seller: SPP Citizens
Date: 09/16/22

35 Marchioness Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jircht LLC
Seller: Lucille E. Cook RET
Date: 09/16/22

55 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,153
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ralford Morris
Date: 09/08/22

176 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Teresa L. Fuller
Seller: James F. Wynne
Date: 09/15/22

114 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Global Homes Properties LLC
Seller: Louise E. Gardner
Date: 09/15/22

41 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Teresa Joquin
Seller: Christine E. Barber
Date: 09/12/22

107 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ivan Bermudez
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 09/08/22

93 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Jean Cera
Seller: Copenger LLC
Date: 09/16/22

70 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Arden J. Green
Seller: Ezequiel Rivera
Date: 09/12/22

1276 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $121,468
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Henry T. Jekot
Date: 09/06/22

1865 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Trinity Real Estate Investment
Seller: WQN Management LLC
Date: 09/06/22

377 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jorge Calcano
Seller: Rivera, Mortimer, (Estate)
Date: 09/12/22

115 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Calissa B. Pereira
Seller: India Clemons
Date: 09/06/22

251 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Catherine Rojas
Seller: Scholtz, William J., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/22

21 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Chanreth Oul
Seller: Kenny Thai
Date: 09/14/22

37 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Guy Petit
Seller: Daniel M. Auclair
Date: 09/15/22

37 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Guy Petit
Seller: Daniel M. Auclair
Date: 09/15/22

24 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David A. Gonzalez
Seller: Jessica Cintron
Date: 09/15/22

77-79 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Efrain Rivera-Torres
Seller: Jose L. Alamo
Date: 09/14/22

120 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Polly Michel
Seller: Antonio Cavallaro
Date: 09/08/22

26 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Luis A. Morales
Seller: Luis A. Alicea
Date: 09/09/22

165 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Ernest Destra
Seller: Western Mass. Property Development LLC
Date: 09/14/22

22 Sargon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,142
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Donald W. Gingras
Date: 09/08/22

108 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Luis Ventura
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 09/15/22

244 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Mendez T
Seller: Ernest Ghareeb
Date: 09/16/22

885-887 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: 885 Sum LLC
Seller: Pvic Realty LLC
Date: 09/16/22

75 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,900
Buyer: Carleen V. Charles
Seller: Saadia Crawford-Carter
Date: 09/15/22

82 Timber Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: V. I. O. LLC
Seller: KMAK LLC
Date: 09/14/22

115 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ginger A. Velasquez
Seller: Michael C. Griffee
Date: 09/15/22

50 Tyrone St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Amanda Huertas
Seller: Holly A. Bielawa
Date: 09/13/22

21 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Hector Cruz-Jimenez
Seller: Elizabeth Hayes
Date: 09/16/22

58 Webber St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stephen Vaccaro
Seller: Tammy L. Norton
Date: 09/06/22

38-40 Webster St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,800
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Michelle L. Lafleur
Date: 09/12/22

13 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jessica Cintron
Seller: Sean Kraus
Date: 09/16/22

373 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: M. A. Rodriguez-Algarin
Seller: Sara I. Cruz-Alverio
Date: 09/16/22

135 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David Burgos
Seller: Carleen V. Charles
Date: 09/15/22

83 Wilmington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Anthony L. Summers
Seller: Thomas, Sandra L., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/22

1439 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Kyle Taylor
Seller: Michael Houle
Date: 09/13/22

TOLLAND

55 Hill Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $448,500
Buyer: Christopher D. Chamberlin
Seller: Sandra Wilson
Date: 09/12/22

68 Woodchuck Hollow
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Laurie E. Herrick
Seller: Fletcher FT
Date: 09/09/22

WEST SPRINGFIELD

164 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Anthony Lopez
Seller: 189 Hillcrest Avenue RT
Date: 09/13/22

46 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Lismel Luciano
Seller: Isanthes LLC
Date: 09/13/22

46 Cynthia Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Pasha Teyfurov
Seller: Gaurav Jain
Date: 09/08/22

132 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: Donna M. Manning
Date: 09/08/22

89 Massasoit Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Tek B. Magar
Seller: Tek N. Kharel
Date: 09/12/22

248 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Dreamwake Homes Inc.
Seller: Fessia, Lois M., (Estate)
Date: 09/08/22

131 Sikes Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kristal A. Olinski
Seller: Lauren Sotolotto
Date: 09/14/22

1536 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Mazin A. Nuaimi
Seller: Jean L. Young
Date: 09/09/22

2405 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sergey Tokarev
Seller: JNM Realty LLC
Date: 09/12/22

132 Woodbrook Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Gaillman & Tardif FT
Seller: Raymond E. Couture
Date: 09/08/22

53 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Tibbo
Seller: Michael B. Patruski
Date: 09/09/22

WESTFIELD

36 Bennett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Aem Property Investments LLC
Seller: David G. Brill
Date: 09/15/22

2 Birch Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Lukowski
Seller: CIG4 LLC
Date: 09/09/22

27 Blue Sky Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Hilary Lebrun
Seller: Michael N. Corbett
Date: 09/08/22

118 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Oksana Sharakina
Seller: Karen L. Tompkins
Date: 09/16/22

104 Foch Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Deborah R. Calvanese
Seller: Kevin Ritchie
Date: 09/16/22

8 Frederick St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Aurora Holdings LLC
Seller: Mechanic Man LLC
Date: 09/16/22

10 Grove Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: B9 Industries Inc.
Seller: Morse, Janice E., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/22

726 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Lisa Montagna-Gibbs
Seller: Adam R. Fisher
Date: 09/13/22

3 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: JLX 2 Properties LLC
Seller: Scott C. Andrews
Date: 09/06/22

5 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: JLX 2 Properties LLC
Seller: Scott C. Andrews
Date: 09/06/22

7 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: JLX 2 Properties LLC
Seller: Scott C. Andrews
Date: 09/06/22

19 Pauline Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Benjamin C. Miller
Seller: Lucy C. Discenza
Date: 09/15/22

107 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Adam R. Fisher
Seller: Eric L. Breault
Date: 09/13/22

93 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Drew M. Malloy
Seller: Karen Pellan
Date: 09/15/22

101 Prospect St. Ext
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Done Right Homes LLC
Seller: Raymond A. Provost
Date: 09/15/22

8 Rachael Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Quazi K. Uddin
Seller: Brian M. Pray
Date: 09/09/22

28 Root Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Melissa J. Fanion
Date: 09/15/22

190 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Vladimir Krokhmalyuk
Seller: William Digris
Date: 09/14/22

34 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Zachary Keefer
Seller: Coy Chaney
Date: 09/09/22

49 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: James B. Sowell
Seller: Carolyn Krause
Date: 09/14/22

62 South Maple St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Mary A. Geiring
Seller: Maria Lopriore
Date: 09/09/22

117 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $251,720
Buyer: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/14/22

285 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Michael Werman
Seller: Kelly L. McDaid
Date: 09/07/22

103 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $267,450
Buyer: Alison Wood
Seller: Cheryl A. Wagner
Date: 09/14/22

WILBRAHAM

22 Blacksmith Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Purcell
Seller: Mark C. Trombley
Date: 09/09/22

17 Cooley Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $564,750
Buyer: Jeffrey L. Jackson
Seller: Cooley Drive RT
Date: 09/16/22

21 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $502,000
Buyer: William Barrett
Seller: Eric W. Swett
Date: 09/15/22

53 Lake Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Patrick Roach
Seller: Meredith L. Marciano
Date: 09/09/22

26 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Paul V. Lotterer
Seller: John P. Isenburg
Date: 09/08/22

15 Peak Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Christopher C. Wright
Seller: Big Sky Properties LLC
Date: 09/08/22

34 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: David Grosso
Seller: Renee K. Duncan-McKenzie
Date: 09/16/22

30 Silver St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Erick Vasquez
Seller: Jeffrey Allard
Date: 09/06/22

44 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Deborah Lytle
Seller: Alessandra E. Mele
Date: 09/15/22

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

104 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Cengiz Karagoz
Seller: Hani Karanouh
Date: 09/09/22

116 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Theodor Black
Seller: Jeanne A. Hardy
Date: 09/15/22

16 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Madelyn McCadden
Seller: Inci Korkmaz
Date: 09/14/22

39 Pokeberry Ridge
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Jeanne A. Hardy
Seller: Oriole H. Feshbach RET
Date: 09/15/22

424 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Edward E. Krieckhaus
Date: 09/07/22

182 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: John Niles
Seller: Jared G. Demichiel
Date: 09/12/22

BELCHERTOWN

35 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Alyssa Barrington
Seller: Heidi L. Terault
Date: 09/15/22

105 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Crystal Spring Enterprises LLC
Seller: Marguerite E. Harris
Date: 09/13/22

397 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Hathaway, Thomas F., (Estate)
Date: 09/09/22

147 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Hilltop 141 LLC
Seller: Jesse A. Ritter
Date: 09/08/22

20 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert P. Kosier
Seller: J. Fitzgerald TR
Date: 09/09/22

CUMMINGTON

63 Harlow Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Ilene Diamond
Seller: Richard K. Brown
Date: 09/16/22

604 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Aaron C. Morin
Seller: Joyce A. Morin
Date: 09/15/22

EASTHAMPTON

24 High St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Ritter
Seller: Susan J. Hess Snape RET
Date: 09/12/22

37 Ward Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Pedigo
Seller: Melissa E. Peters
Date: 09/08/22

GRANBY

122 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Morgan Graves
Seller: Richton & Wynne LLC
Date: 09/13/22

28 Baggs Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Russell Entrikin
Seller: Angela M. Parent
Date: 09/08/22

10 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Cote
Seller: Robert E. Lepage
Date: 09/15/22

24 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Ty D. Frappier
Seller: Michael J. Brennan
Date: 09/08/22

99 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Janice Kovitch
Seller: Joshua M. Justin
Date: 09/07/22

57 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Judith E. Fine
Seller: Paul A. Fournier
Date: 09/15/22

HADLEY

3 Grand Oak Farm Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Guojin He
Seller: Leslie M. Howard RET
Date: 09/09/22

HATFIELD

67 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Jason Sikorski
Seller: Edward J. Sikorski
Date: 09/08/22

 

HUNTINGTON

29 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Daniel Wood
Seller: Kirsten L. Myallaked
Date: 09/09/22

16 Park Ridge Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Aidan Greenwood
Seller: Mei S. Situ
Date: 09/16/22

4 Pine St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Justin R. Pinard
Seller: Gladding, Lori J., (Estate)
Date: 09/09/22

NORTHAMPTON

43 Beacon St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,485,000
Buyer: Debra J. Thompson
Seller: Jessica R. Saalfield
Date: 09/16/22

308 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Erica Graham
Seller: Susan R. Perrault
Date: 09/12/22

1051 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $332,700
Buyer: Hayes House LLC
Seller: Joan C. Sarafin
Date: 09/12/22

220 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Mulligan
Seller: Benoit, Irene J., (Estate)
Date: 09/15/22

211 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Tara G. Guild 2019 TR
Seller: Mary B. Caschetta
Date: 09/12/22

32 Emily Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Kerr
Seller: Katherine E. Maginnis
Date: 09/09/22

20 Longview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: James P. Reardon
Seller: Ed A. Jazab
Date: 09/12/22

29 Pleasant St., Lot 9
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Joshua Orlen
Seller: J. Geoffrey Taylor
Date: 09/07/22

66 Roe Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $957,000
Buyer: Milan Merhar
Seller: Paul S. Weinberg
Date: 09/09/22

SOUTH HADLEY

89 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Louis Cote
Seller: James Jolley
Date: 09/09/22

50 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sarah K. Hampton
Seller: David A. Ettelman
Date: 09/07/22

9 Garden St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Larrow
Seller: Garden Street TR
Date: 09/16/22

13 Hartford St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Jeffrey G. Couchon
Seller: David Krok
Date: 09/07/22

23 Landers St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Curtis Fecteau
Seller: Debra A. Lapointe
Date: 09/08/22

10 Lawrence Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Amy Lindsay
Seller: Dean A. Nalesnik
Date: 09/14/22

1 Lesperance Court
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: David Bergeron
Date: 09/07/22

2 Lesperance Court
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: David Bergeron
Date: 09/07/22

25 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Joshua Justin
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 09/07/22

River Road, Lot 1
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: John A. Dent
Seller: Paul D. Boudreau
Date: 09/09/22

82 Sorbi Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Donna F. Suchenicz
Seller: Steven P. Knowles
Date: 09/09/22

44 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $236,500
Buyer: Cassondra M. Gendron
Seller: Maureen M. Tindell
Date: 09/07/22

22 South Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Moore
Seller: Roengsak Tulathimutte
Date: 09/14/22

25 Wood Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Tessa Wells
Seller: Dino Marinello
Date: 09/08/22

9 Wright Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $429,250
Buyer: Nicole Moraco
Seller: Jonathan R. Caris
Date: 09/12/22

SOUTHAMPTON

7 Elm St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Michael T. Fay
Seller: Ann W. Roy
Date: 09/08/22

WARE

704 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michele Denoff
Seller: Roger C. Bouchard
Date: 09/06/22

21-25 Canal St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: SBA Management LLC
Seller: Brian J. Fitzsimmons
Date: 09/15/22

8 Crescent Ter.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Anthony Alario
Seller: Barbara A. Seymour
Date: 09/13/22

145 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kyle Smigiel
Seller: Fox, David R., (Estate)
Date: 09/15/22

41 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Colby Morin
Seller: Bruce A. Stevens
Date: 09/07/22

98-A&B Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Dylan J. Guzik
Seller: Nicholas E. Jones
Date: 09/16/22

4 Pleasant Ter.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Gareth A. Thomas
Seller: Maureen I. Brown
Date: 09/13/22

92 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Ryan Cutler
Seller: Cutler, Viola C., (Estate)
Date: 09/06/22

14 Sherwin St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $215,700
Buyer: Eliezer Torres
Seller: Walter G. Lindsey
Date: 09/16/22

WILLIAMSBURG

7 Judd Lane
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Charoltte E. Bernsohn
Seller: Judith E. Goodenough
Date: 09/14/22

WESTHAMPTON

71 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Terri Blow-Schmidt
Seller: Wendy P. Blow IRT
Date: 09/12/22

168 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Austin G. Graves
Seller: Clarence D. Delisle LT
Date: 09/16/22

WORTHINGTON

829 West St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 829 West Street NT
Seller: Article 4 Residuary TR
Date: 09/16/22

829 West St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $1,475,000
Buyer: Michael T. Barbehenn
Seller: Plehn RET
Date: 09/16/22

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of September 2022. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

CHICOPEE

Eich Estates Inc.
1036 Chicopee St.
$11,900 — Roofing

Manchem LLC
836 East Main St.
$97,300 — Install fire sprinkler system throughout building

EASTHAMPTON

CPI Easthampton 1 LLC
118 Northampton St.
N/A — Roofing

RAB Holdings LLC
85-87 Union St.
N/A — Siding

HADLEY

E&A/I&G Campus Plaza LP
454 Russell St.
N/A — T-Mobile to replace six antennas and add three new antennas

Young Men’s Club of Hadley Inc.
138 East St.
N/A — Install new deck

LEE

Berkshire Corporate Realty LLC
480 Pleasant St.
$132,000 — Upgrade main lobby and waiting area

Richard Laureyns
50 Water St.
$5,805 — Replace gas-fired RTU at Eddie Bauer

Lee Bank
75 West Park St.
$10,784 — Install 16 vinyl windows

Lennox NAS
50 Water St.
$9,954 — Replace two gas-fired RTUs at Nautica

LENOX

Flyn Object Holding LLC
55 Pittsfield Road, Unit 10
$8,000 — Partition, terminate, and disconnect electrical circuits; repair and replace interior finishes

Massachusetts Audubon Society
472 West Mountain Road
$24,500 — Roofing

United Church of Christ
169 Main St.
$2,100 — Replace exterior basement door

PITTSFIELD

Jimmy Chassi
86 Maplewood Ave.
$3,514 — Remove and replace three windows

Chucky’s LLC
730 East St.
$42,021 — Storage addition

Eagle Street Associates Nominee Trust
33 Eagle St.
$3,500 — Install two new walls with doors

Five Forty Two Tyler St LLC
534 Tyler St.
$70,000 — Interior non-structural tenant fit-out Fortune Express restaurant, including plumbing and electrical

Paul Gamache
137 Elm St.
$23,150 — Roofing

J & D Barry Pittsfield Associates LLC
660 Merrill Road
$5,000 — Cut back 12 sprinkler heads to accommodate new ceiling height

TCI Holdings LLC
33 Willis St.
$6,974 — Install fire-alarm system

SPRINGFIELD

658 Berkshire Avenue LLC
658 Berkshire Ave.
$126,500 — Alter existing garage into new testing lab, install mezzanine to create second level to interior

Africana Villa LLC
312 Locust St.
$45,000 — Renovate interior space of commercial office; install suspended ceilings, interior doors, and sheetrock

Basser-Kaufman Mass 312 LLC
510 Parker St.
$172,890 — Alter commercial tenant space for retail store for Dollar Tree

Ellen Boynton, Lewis Boynton
66 State St.
$10,000 — Interior demolition for future tenant buildout

Financial Plaza Trust
1350 Main St.
$1,447,051.41 — Alter tenant office space on sixth floor of CPCS Springfield

Derrick Hatwood, Dana Hatwood
50 Chapel St.
$40,000 — AT&T to remove six antennas and install nine replacement antennas on telecommunications tower

Mittas Hospitality LLC, DD Development, Rudra Realty LLC, Fred Christensen
1500 Main St.
$1,233,800 — Alter interior tenant space on first floor of Tower Square for Big Y Express Fresh Market

Carynel Moscoso
82 Russell St.
$6,000 — Install shed addition to detached garage

Shriners Children’s New England
516 Carew St.
$79,069 — Alter existing restroom on first level

Springfield Museums Corp.
95 Chestnut St.
$396,000 — Alter interior tenant space for use as Geisel Bakery and Bodega Coffee Shop

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EASTHAMPTON — Hometown Financial Group Inc., the multi-bank mutual holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, and Abington Bank, has completed its acquisition of Randolph Bancorp Inc, the bank holding company for Envision Bank. Under the agreement, the acquired Envision Bank branches have been rebranded as Abington Bank.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Envision Bank employees and customers into the Abington Bank family,” Hometown Financial Group CEO Matthew Sosik said. “As we more than double our presence in Eastern Massachusetts and expand our unique brand of community banking, we are excited to bring these combined resources to the customers and employees of Envision Bank to help unlock their potential.”

Abington Bank now has $1.4 billion in assets and 10 branches located throughout the South Shore and South Coast, adding offices in Braintree, Randolph, and two in Stoughton to its existing network of offices in Abington, Avon, Holbrook, Marion, and two in Cohasset.

“I look forward to getting to know the Envision Bank customers, employees, and their communities in the months ahead,” Abington Bank President and CEO Andrew Raczka said. “I am passionate about fulfilling our promise to deliver individualized financial solutions, enhanced smart-banking tools and technology, and increased business lending capacity. At the same time, this will enable us to broaden our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve through our charitable giving program, the Giving Tree.”

The transaction likewise expands Hometown Financial Group’s market presence in Eastern Mass., bringing consolidated assets to $4.5 billion with 37 branches located throughout Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut.

“Hometown Financial Group’s focus on innovation and technology will help meet the evolving needs of customers by providing greater access to digital banking tools and an expanded branch network,” Randolph Bancorp President and CEO William Parent said. “These enhancements will improve the customer experience and create a stronger competitor in Eastern Massachusetts.”

In addition, Envision Mortgage, with offices in Braintree, North Attleboro, and Westport, will join Hometown Financial Group within the newly formed Hometown Mortgage. As a division of bankESB, a Hometown Financial Group company that also includes bankHometown and Abington Bank, Hometown Mortgage will leverage its combined strength an internal shared-services model, and investments in technology to work with borrowers and homeowners across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and neighboring states. Its mission is to make home financing simple and stress-free by helping potential borrowers unlock the right home financing solution for their unique needs. At the same time, a commitment to community banking and local roots means Hometown Mortgage can focus on the unique needs of those who live and work in the communities it serves.

Hometown Financial Group has added former Randolph Bancorp director Kenneth Quigley to both its board of directors and the board of Abington Bank. In addition, Parent will join Hometown Financial Group as its chief strategy officer.

This transaction is the sixth strategic merger for Hometown in the last seven years. In 2015, Hometown acquired Citizens National Bancorp. Inc., based in Putnam, Connecticut, then merged with Hometown Community Bancorp. MHC, the holding company for Hometown Bank, in 2016. It then acquired Pilgrim Bancshares Inc. and Abington Bank in 2019, and later that year acquired Millbury Savings Bank.

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GRANBY — James Sullivan, president of the O’Connell Companies Inc., announced that the board of directors has appointed Bryan Hughes as the new president of Western Builders Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, effective Oct. 3.

“We are very fortunate to have someone of Mr. Hughes’ caliber and experience, and I am very confident that Bryan will successfully lead Western and will do so with a clear understanding of our culture and reputation,” Sullivan said. “He has exceptional operational and communication skills and is client- and employee-focused with deep leadership capabilities, proven to me in his nine-year tenure in another subsidiary company, Daniel O’Connell’s Sons. With this renewed leadership, I am confident our best years lie ahead of us, and that Western will continue to be the builder of choice in the communities we serve.”

While at Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Hughes filled numerous roles over the years, most notably as an experienced project manager on several college and university campuses. These projects ranged between $30 million to $80 million in overall construction cost. They include Dartmouth College Hood Museum (Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects) and the UConn Athletic Village (Newman Architects and RDG Planning & Design). Most recently, he managed a project in Rhode Island with the Narragansett Bay Commission, which followed a design-build project-delivery method. Hughes holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

“I am delighted to be named president of Western Builders Inc.,” Hughes said. “Our team is full of intelligent and experienced personnel who each embody a true passion for their work. That same feeling of pride and purpose has been constant throughout my own career, and it’s ultimately what inspired me to take on this leadership role. I’m excited to roll up my sleeves, get to work, and continue to build Western’s already-impressive legacy.”

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BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts employers weakened slightly last month amid growing economic storm clouds both nationally and in Massachusetts.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 1.4 points to 53.9, its lowest level since June. The Index now rests 5 points lower than its level of a year ago.

The decrease reflects the swirl of contradictory elements roiling the economy — surging inflation, rising interest rates, and shrinking economic output on the one hand and a persistently strong demand for workers on the other.

The September survey responses came as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another three-quarters of a point on Sept. 21 and the financial markets closed out their worst month since March 2020.

“Companies remain concerned about inflation, the cost of borrowing, and the potential for a recession, but their primary concern remains finding the employees they need to enable growth and maintain operations. Many businesses have been able to increase product prices to compensate for rising costs and have thus sustained or increased their payrolls,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA).

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 Index were mostly lower during September. The confidence employers have in their own companies declined 3.6 points to 54.9, ending the month 5.8 points lower than in September 2021. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth dipped into pessimistic territory by losing 6.6 points to 47.5. The U.S. Index measuring conditions throughout the country surged 10.3 points to 57.1, leaving it 4.6 points better than in September 2021.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, lost 1.4 points to 55.0. The Future Index, measuring projections for the economy six months from now, fell 1.5 points to 52.7.

The Manufacturing Index rose tumbled 7.4 points to 49.1, well below the 59.2 reading for non-manufacturing businesses. Medium-sized companies (58.0) were more optimistic than small companies (51.5) or large companies (52.0).

Katherine Kiel, professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross and a BEA member, said employer confidence is being shadowed by uncertainty during the second half of 2022.

“Business owners and CEOs find themselves amid a swirl of trends that include the post-COVID recovery, a tight job market, healthy consumer spending, rising prices, increased borrowing costs, and even the prospect of a pandemic resurgence during the winter,” Kiel said. “Lurking behind all of these issues, the Conference Board forecasts that economic weakness will intensify and spread more broadly throughout the U.S. economy in the second half of 2022 and expects a recession to begin before the end of the year.”

AIM President and CEO John Regan, also a BEA member, said Massachusetts employers remain hopeful that the Massachusetts Legislature will pass some version of an economic-development bill that was shelved on Aug. 1 as lawmakers attempted to digest the fiscal impacts a $3 billion tax rebate heading for taxpayers in November.

“The economic development bill includes key provisions for employers, including recapitalization of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and reform to the estate tax,” Regan said. “AIM continues to work with the Legislature to find a way to enact this important piece of legislation.”

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Liberty Bank recently selected Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) to receive one of its community grants. The foundation aims to help low- and moderate-income families improve their economic situation and quality of life.

“We are very grateful to have been selected to receive this grant. It will help us to continue to provide home-ownership and home-repair services in Hampden County,” GSHFH Executive Director Aimee Giroux said.

Tony Liberopoulos, Liberty Bank’s market president for Massachusetts, added that “the work that Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity does fits so well with Liberty Bank’s philosophy of ‘be commmunity kind.’ We look forward to continuing our relationship and seeing the grant dollars help out in our community.”

Through Liberty Bank Foundation, Liberty Bank supports nonprofit organizations that its neighbors depend on to build strong families and communities. Grant making is focused on organizations that serve people within Liberty Bank’s market area.

GSHFH is a housing ministry dedicated to strengthening communities by empowering low-income families to change their lives and the lives of future generations through home-ownership and home-repair opportunities. This is accomplished by working in partnership with diverse people, from all walks of life, to build and repair simple, decent, affordable housing.

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Episode 132: October 10, 2022

George Interviews Andrew Melendez, director of Operations, Latino Economic Development Council

Turning employees into employers. Turning consumers into producers. Those are two of the broad goals behind creation of the Latino Economic Development Council. For the next installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest editor George O’Brien talks with Andrew Melendez, director of Operations for this agency, about its unique model and mission and the many ways it will measure success. It’s must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest  and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank announced the appointment of Thomas Meshako as president and CEO. He was appointed by the board of directors after John Howland’s resignation was accepted by the board of directors. Meshako has more than 40 years of experience in the financial-services industry in New England. He joined the bank in 2016 as treasurer and CFO and will continue in those roles as well until his replacement is hired.

“I want to thank John Howland for his more than seven years as the head of the bank,” said Meshako said. “John’s leadership and direction throughout the unprecedented time of the pandemic and his dedicated and genuine commitment to the communities we serve solidified the bank’s reputation as a community leader. We are grateful for his contributions to the bank and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

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LUDLOW — Pioneer Valley Financial Group (PVFG) recently appointed Kelly Haber and Karen Nogueira to partner.

Haber began her journey at PVFG in 2016 as director of Compliance. Armed with her FINRA series 7, 66, and 24 designations, she was quickly promoted to chief operating officer.

“I’m proud PV is creating an inclusive environment that not only promotes from within, but promotes women through hard work and dedication,” she said. “I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity and look forward to what the future brings for PV, our clients, and community.”

Nogueira started her career at PVFG in 2006 as a sales assistant. With strong dedication and loyalty to the client experience, she was promoted to director of Client Relations.

“It is an honor to stand alongside my colleagues and clients of 16 incredible years as I assume the role of partner,” she said. “PV is something special, and I am grateful to be a part of this ever-growing family and team.”

Since 2002, Pioneer Valley Financial Group has provided individuals and organizations with a comprehensive, relationship-focused approach to financial planning. This year, PVFG celebrates its 20-year anniversary and the exponential growth in size of both its clients and team.

“There is no ceiling at Pioneer Valley Financial,” said Edward Sokolowski, managing partner. “Both Kelly and Karen have distinguished themselves through their ability to inspire those around them, and their hard work and commitment to quality make them a natural fit for partnership at our firm.”

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of Heather Arbour to the role of assistant vice president, BSA/Fraud officer, and Compliance manager.

“Heather is a diligent member of our team who demonstrates her commitment to the bank by ensuring our compliance with regulations,” said Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank president and CEO. “She is a valuable asset to our team, and we are very fortunate to have her on board.”

Arbour has been with Monson Savings Bank for 15 years, previously serving in the role of BSA officer and Compliance manager. In her new role, she is responsible for overseeing the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering programs for the bank and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Additionally, she manages the Retail Operations department and serves on the bank’s compliance, CRA & fair lending, and IT steering committees.

Arbour is a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College, where she earned highest honors, was a dean’s list recipient, and received an associate degree in business administration. She is currently enrolled in the American Women’s College at Bay Path University, where she is an honors student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration and minoring in criminal justice, while serving as a peer mentor. In 2021, she graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies with honors.

As a volunteer and co-treasurer for the Monson and Palmer Salvation Army and a dedicated parent volunteer for the Monson Parent Teacher Student Assoc., she is committed to contributing to local communities.

“I am excited to continue my career in banking with Monson Savings. I am committed the organization’s growth and success, and I am proud to be a part of it,” Arbour said. “I look forward to continued working relationships with my staff and growing relationships with my colleagues.”

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest and the Healthcare News magazines, the business and healthcare journals covering Western Mass., will honor their sixth annual Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

The Healthcare Heroes program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care. More than 80 nominations were submitted for the class of 2022, and candidates were scored by an in-house panel of judges. The stories behind the eight heroes reveal large quantities of energy, imagination, innovation, compassion, entrepreneurship, forward thinking, and dedication to the community. Honorees are profiled in the Sept. 19 issue of BusinesssWest and the September/October issue of the Healthcare News, and are also available on www.businesswest.com and www.healthcarenews.com.

This year’s honorees and the categoriesd they represent are: Helen Caulton-Harris, director of Health and Human Services, city of Springfield (Lifetime Achievement); Mark Paglia, chief operating officer, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center (Administrator); Dr. Philip Glynn, director of Medical Oncology, Mercy Medical Center (Provider); Dr. Paul Pirraglia, division chief, General Medicine and Community Health, Baystate Health (Collaboration); ServiceNet’s Enrichment Center & Strive Clinic and its partners at Springfield College and UMass Amherst (Collaboration); the Addiction Consult Service at Holyoke Medical Center (Community Health); Dr. Sundeep Shukla, chief, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baystate Noble Hospital (Emerging Leader); and the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation (Innovation).

The Healthcare Heroes Gala will begin with a VIP reception at 5:30 p.m. with networking and opportunities to meet this year’s honorees. The evening will include live entertainment, butlered hors d’oeuvres, a lavish plated dinner, remarks from the honorees, and more networking opportunities.

Tickets cost $85 per person and can be purchased at businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes/healthcare-heroes-tickets. Healthcare Heroes is presented by Baystate Health/Health New England and Elms College, and sponsored by American International College, MiraVista Behavioral Health Center, and Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center.

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HOLYOKE — More than 25 years ago, Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, began advocating for better adoption benefits in the workplace. Today, the Dave Thomas Foundation has continued his work through the Adoption-Friendly Workplace program, which recognizes organizations that strive to make adoption a supported option for every working parent.

The foundation recently named PeoplesBank to the Adoption-Friendly Workplace 100 Best 2022 list (54th overall and eighth with 100 to 1,000 employees). As the only bank in Massachusetts and Connecticut to receive the honor, PeoplesBank joins other leading national corporations such as American Express, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Paramount, Yale University, Microsoft Corp., 3M Co., and Johnson & Johnson on the list.

“Employees expect that their job brings purpose to their lives and expect an employer to help them meet this need,” said Amy Roberts, executive vice president and chief Human Resources officer. “To that end, it is critical to have adoption support for our associates and their families as part of our benefit package and corporate purpose.”

Along with a number of measures meant to ensure a family-friendly workplace, PeoplesBank provides a $5,000 grant to employees for each adoption.

“Adopting a child is one of the most wonderful things a family can do,” said Brian Rheaume, vice president of Information Technology at PeoplesBank, who is a parent of an adopted child. “Still, it is a very challenging and long-term commitment. It is simply amazing to work at a family-friendly employer like PeoplesBank, which also offers financial support for families who want to adopt.”

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union recently introduced the newest addition to its senior management team: Kristina Hamel, who joins UMassFive as vice president of Human Resources.

Hamel comes to UMassFive from Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield, where she worked for the past 20-plus years, overseeing up to 250 employees and more than 150 volunteers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Bay Path University and has earned her Senior Professional Human Resource certification.

At UMassFive, Hamel will oversee all employee hiring, training, recognition, and diversity program efforts.

“I feel so fortunate to work alongside such an amazing group of professionals who are truly dedicated to making a difference for our members and community,” she said. “UMassFive is a special place to work, and I look forward to serving as a trustworthy advocate for our staff and mission.”

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WESTFIELD — The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its Legislative Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Tucker’s Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick. Legislators and elected officials attending include Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe; state Sen. John Velis; and state Reps. Kelly Pease, Michael Finn, and Nicholas Boldyga.

“The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce is focused on advocating for local businesses,” said Eric Oulette, the chamber’s executive director. “This event provides our members with an opportunity to interact in an open discussion with our local legislators. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, as well as express concerns and ideas that they have to improve the business community.”

The program begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration and lunch. At 12:30 p.m, attendees will hear from each legislator, and then moderator Candice Berube, publisher of Westfield City Lifestyle magazine, will facilitate the discussion.

This year’s legislative luncheon is sponsored by Polish National Credit Union, Baystate Noble Hospital, Mestek Inc., Cannabis Connection, CHH Engraving, Gary Rome Hyundai, and Armbrook Village. To reserve tickets or inquire about sponsorships, call (413) 568-1618 or email [email protected]. The cost is $45 for members and $55 in advance for general admission. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 17 (no refunds after that date).

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — After handcrafting all-natural organic soaps from a workshop in her home and selling them online and at farmers’ markets, Kay Hernandez, owner of Pure Life Soaps, is opening her first retail store at 80 Windsor St. in West Springfield, where she will host a grand-opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“We are excited to offer Western Massachusetts a soap shop offering quality, unique bath products that are free of chemicals and harmful ingredients and made with exotic and healing essential oils,” she said.

Hernandez began making soaps after becoming ill from a hormone imbalance caused by chemicals in the commercial soaps she had been using.

Some of Pure Life’s featured soaps include Oatmeal Scrub, Wildflower, Grapefruit Tea Tree, Moringa Mango, Turmeric Orange Oatmeal, Lavender Oatmeal, as well as unscented soaps. The Pure Life Soaps shop will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and can be found online at www.purelifeshop.co.

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CHICOPEE — Elms College has named higher-education executive Andrew Coston the college’s new vice president of Student Affairs. Reporting directly to the president, Coston is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the college’s Student Affairs office.

“I am excited to welcome Dr. Coston to Elms College,” Elms College President Harry Dumay said. “His experience in student affairs administration and career development will be a welcome addition to Elms College, and I look forward to working with him on the strategic direction of the college.”

Coston is joining Elms from Gustavus Adolphus College (GAC) in Saint Peter, Minn., where he recently served as assistant dean of students and executive director of GAC’s Center for Career Development. Prior to that, he was director of Career Services at Cecil College in Maryland.

In his new role at Elms, Coston is responsible for providing leadership, management, and supervision to the dean of students, the director of Campus Ministry, the director of Residence Life, and director of the Health Center. Additionally, he is a member of the president’s cabinet.

Coston has more than 20 years of higher-education experience in student affairs and career services. He holds a doctoral degree in education from Morgan State University in Maryland, a master’s degree in school counseling from Loyola College in Maryland, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Assumption College in Worcester.

“To everyone in the Elms community, I will bring my enthusiasm for meeting people from all walks of life,” Coston said. “It is important to meet students and people where they are, understand their perspectives, and help get them to where they want to go.”