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SPRINGFIELD Springfield Museums is introducing Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, a temporary exhibit available to view from June 11 to September 4 in the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Washi Transformed will be featured in Springfield as part of one of five stops of a national tour organized by Meher Arthur, the art and cultural director of Japan House, Los Angeles.  

This exhibit demonstrates the transformation of a traditional medium into contemporary art. The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts has an existing collection of Japanese prints, many of which are printed on washi. 

“The abstraction presented in Washi Transformed is a marked contrast to the romantic realism of our collection items,” said Heather Haskell-Burns, Vice President of the Springfield Museums and Director of the Art Museums. “Washi Transformed helps us explore the vitality and evolution of an art lineage deeply rooted in history.” 

Washi Transformed includes works from nine Japanese artists, presenting more than 30 highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and installations that explore this traditional medium — some of which so large that Springfield Museums had to come up with new approaches to installation. 

“The contemporary artists who created these pieces use washi in expressive and innovative ways that will captivate all who experience them,” said Maggie North, curator of art for the Springfield Museums.  “We are overjoyed to share the extraordinary, visionary creations in this exhibition with our visitors.”

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SPRINGFIELDIn January, UMass and NBA star Marcus Camby and Springfield’s White Lion Brewing Company formed a strategic partnership and launched Marcus Camby New England IPA. This fall, Camby and the team at White Lion will focus efforts on downtown Amherst, bringing White Lion’s strong community culture to the greater Amherst community. 

Our brand is built on the community’s fabric, creating a diverse, inclusive, and fun place to be in downtown Springfield,” said White Lion Brewing Company business partner and head brewer Mike Yates. “We look to replicate much of that exciting vibe in downtown Amherst. As a UMass-Amherst alum and a resident of the Happy Valley, I could not be happier to be back in Amherst. I built much of my professional brewing career here and I look forward to bringing brewing back to downtown Amherst. We plan to activate 104 North Pleasant St. with an eventual nano-brew house offering one-off experimental ales, a test kitchen, taproom, and outdoor social space.” 

Gabrielle Gould, executive director of the Amherst Business Improvement District, said the partnership the culmination of an ongoing three-year conversation with White Lion founder and president Ray Berry. “Collectively, patience appears to have paid off — a partnership between White Lion and Marcus Camby is an all-star win for the business district. 

“The Amherst BID’s vision is to curate businesses that complement our already outstanding and loved small businesses,” she went on. “This is just the beginning as we rebuild and create a vibrant downtown for residents, scholars, and visitors to enjoy over and over again.” 

Said Camby, “our partnership extends beyond a conventional business venture; it was important for me to engage the greater Amherst community. I have witnessed White Lion do amazing things in the greater Springfield area; I am confident we can capitalize on that momentum and utilize my career relationships to enhance the downtown Amherst experience. Lastly, the centerpiece of success is to work with Umass-Amherst and the local education community to create opportunities for the next generation of leaders.”   

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SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines has announced promotions involving two fourth-generation members of Picknelly family leadership at the Springfield-based company. 

Peter B. Picknelly, has been named director of Safety & Security. He recently graduated from Western New England University, and previously worked in customer care and operations for the company. 

Also, Lauryn Picknelly has been promoted to controller. She previously worked in Customer Care prior to graduating from Providence College. After graduation, she served as assistant controller, and has now been promoted to controller. 

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SPRINGFIELD — In honor of its 100th anniversary, United Way of Pioneer Valley will be recognizing area businesses at a luncheon to take place on June 2, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. 

The luncheon will serve as a thank-you to the businesses and individuals of Pioneer Valley who have helped United Way fulfill its mission to serve the Commonwealth through services like feeding the hungry, youth development programs, mental health and substance use treatment, and more. Awards will go to the following companies and individuals:  

Centennial Award: MassMutual; the Summit Award: Big Y and Baystate Health; First 50 Years Award: Smith & Wesson; Local Legacy Award: American Saw and the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation; Lifetime Achievement Award: R. Lyman Wood and Robert Bolduc; Women’s Leadership Council Naming: Dora Robinson; Alexis de Tocqueville Volunteer Award: John Baker, Trinity Health; and theMichael Serafino Hero Award: The Serafino Family  

In addition to the awards, United Way will be accepting legacy gifts — one-time contributions starting at $500 — to commemorate its 100th anniversary. All legacy-level gifts will be memorialized on their 100th anniversary ‘Wall of Hope.’ With the assistance of community investors, United Way has been able to put $193 million toward the community through its various support programs. 

Tickets to this event are free and available on United Way Pioneer Valley’s website, www.uwpv.org. 

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SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community College will be offering a variety of summer programs for people ages 11-16 to provide learning opportunities in STEM fields. 

The following programs will be offered this July and August: 

  • Theater, July 11-15 (ages 11-14): This class is designed to help build self-awareness, cultivate self-confidence, and help students explore their inner creativity. Students will learn teamwork through theatre games, acting exercises, and improvisation;
  • It’s Your Turn to Take the Mic, July 18-22 (ages 11-14): A workshop in public speaking that seeks to empower girls to develop the poise and communication skills needed to engage in effective public speaking;
  • Basketball and Physics, July 18-22 (ages 11-14): This class will teach the skills needed to be a better player on the court by giving small group instruction on fundamentals and skill development. This session will also include 3.5 hours of instructions relative to the physics of basketball and exercise;
  • JUS10H University, July 25-29 (ages 13-16): Students will learn the basic fundamentals of sewing, modeling and styling, as well as how to build a career in the fashion industry;
  • “Who done it?” Extreme Science Kid (Forensic Science), August 1-5 (ages 11-14): Children will actively engage in data collection, observation, analysis, and problem-solving while performing an interactive group-style investigation.
  • Say It Loud!! Extreme Science Kid (Great Debaters), August 8-12 (ages 13-16): Children will learn critical thinking skills, respectful dialog, research techniques, and fact-checking tips through debating topics of interest.

All programs cost $189 to enroll and run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents are responsible for providing lunch. Participants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 and are required to provide documentation of vaccination. 

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank’s East Longmeadow Branch will host a Community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon on June 4. 

Monson Savings is partnering with PROSHRED of Wilbraham for this event. The goal of this event is to educate the public on the importance of protecting personal information in order to aid the safety of the community. 

People are welcome to safely and securely dispose of their private documents such as tax returns, bank or credit card statements, bills, medical records, and more. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-packaged refreshments will be available at the event, while supplies last, as well as giveaways for guests. 

For more information, visit Monson Savings Bank’s Safety and Security blog on their website, www.monsonsavings.bank. 

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NORTHAMPTON — TommyCar Auto Group, operator of five dealerships in Western Massachusetts, recently welcomed Nicholas Moszynski as its new director of Marketing & Communications. 

Moszynski is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional. Including an extensive background in digital marketing.  
“We’re excited to welcome Nicholas to the team,” said Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto Group. “His digital and marketing background is going to help us streamline our advertising and elevate our digital presence. As our company evolves to satisfy the demands of the tech-savvy car shopper, Nick is the perfect person to help us lead these initiatives.” 

TommyCar Auto Group is comprised of Country Nissan in Hadley, Country Hyundai, Genesis of Northampton, Volvo Cars of Pioneer Valley, and Northampton Volkswagen in Northampton. 

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke VNA and Hospice Life Care, a member of Valley Health Systems and affiliate to Holyoke Medical Center, has announced the appointment of April Bartley, RN, MSN, NE-BC as its executive director.  

“April brings more than 15 years of innovative leadership experience with a focus of empowering staff to provide high-quality, compassionate care,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center. “We are confident that the Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care will continue to provide the best care for our patients under her guidance.”  

Bartley will lead the Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care, which has been serving our community since 1905. The organization offers a full range of home health care services that promote independence and quality of life. The professional team at Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care works with patients and their physicians to develop a plan of care, which allows patients to remain safely at home. The team includes registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, home health aides, dieticians, interpreters, a chaplain, and volunteers. 

Said Bartley, “I am excited to join the Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care team with its commitment to providing care to the community, while also supporting staff and providing them the resources, recognition, and growth opportunities they need to be successful.” 

In her most recent role as director of Nursing at Sullivan County Health Care, Bartley oversaw the clinical and regulatory aspects of nursing in a skilled nursing facility with 156 dually certified beds. Her leadership resulted in an increase of average daily facility census and staffing by assertively hiring and interviewing to build staffing capacity. 

Prior to her success in this role, Bartley served as the director of Home Care and Hospice at Lake Sunapee VNA and Hospice and director at Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Service.  

Bartley received her associate’s degree in Nursing from New Hampshire Community Technical College, her bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and bachelor of Science in Nursing from Granite State College, and her master of Science in Nursing from River University. 

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NORTHAMPTON Paradise City Arts is back again with its festival “Springtime in Paradise” on Memorial Day weekend. 

A collection of 220 artists and creators from 15 different states will be present at the three-day festival to show and sell original works in ceramics, painting, furniture, jewelry, and more. In addition to the art, this festival will include food prepared by chefs from the region, a full bar, and live music, all under a festival dining tent — a 12,000 square-foot tent set up on a grassy lawn surrounded by outdoor sculptures. The bar will offer wine, beer, and more atypical drinks including Paradise City’s signature cocktail, the ‘Manhattan Meets Northampton.’ 

Workshops and demonstrations like the ‘Sculpture Promenade’ will offer Instagram opportunities for guests as well as decorating ideas for attendees’ own gardens. There will be workshops designed for children, although adults may participate as well. A silent action will be held to raise money for the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI), a non-profit language school that provides free English classes.  

In the past, Paradise City’s silent art auctions have raised nearly $500,000 for community non-profits as part of its “Giving Voice” campaign. 

The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday. Admission to this event is $14 online for adults, $16 at the door; $8 for students; free for anyone 12 and under. Parking is free of charge. Masks are not currently required in indoor spaces, but are recommended for discretionary use. 

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SPRINGFIELD Baystate Health is announcing major changes to its hospital visitation (also referred to now as care partner) guidelines as the number of COVID-19 cases have begun to climb once again in the region. 

The changes went into effect Monday. 

The health and safety of patients, families and staff members is Baystate’s top priority. Care partner visitation guidelines balance preventing the spread of COVID-19 with the needs of our patients and their loved ones. A care partner may be a relative, partner, friend, or anyone the patient chooses to have at their side during care. The number of care partners welcomed will depend on the area of the hospital and patient circumstances. 

Red, yellow, green and gray tiers (also called zones) still remain in effect for visitation based on the CDC, DPH and state guidelines, but the policy details within the tiers change over time. All Baystate hospitals — Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer and Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield — have now moved back into the yellow tier as cases climb. 

 

Hospital changes include: 

 

  • Inpatients (Non-COVID): One visitor/care partner at a time for patients who are not in the ICU, unless a designated exception applies. (previously, two care partners allowed)

 

  • Inpatient Obstetrics (Non-COVID): Two designated care partners in room during delivery and up to two hours immediately after delivery. One care partner may stay for duration of hospital stay and come and go throughout the day. One additional care partner may visit following the general visitation guidelines with both at the bedside at any given time during visitation hours. (previously one designated care partner plus two additional support people during labor; previously two additional visitors during postpartum period)

 

  • End of Life/Hospice (Non-Covid): Two visitors/care partners at a time; patient may also have a clergy present. (previously no restrictions on the number of people in the room)

 

There are no changes for non-COVID ICU patients where two visitors/care partners are allowed at a time. 

 

Children ages 5-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 may only visit if a designated exception applies.  

 

Visiting hours remain from noon to 8 p.m. 

 

For Baystate Medical Practices: 

 

  • Life-changing diagnosis: One care partner is allowed for regular patients (previously 2)

 

  • Patients with disabilities: One care partner or support person is allowed (previously both were allowed)

 

There are no changes to one visitor/support person allowed and two parents/guardians at a time for patients who are children. (Previously 1 parent/guardian) 

 

All visitors must adhere to Baystate Health infection control practices that are in effect throughout the health system: wearing facemasks at all times whether in the patient’s room or other areas of the hospital, and frequent handwashing. Visitors with a fever, cough, or other COVID-19 symptoms, will not be able to visit. 

 

Baystate Health regularly evaluates its visitation policy in accordance with the governor, CDC, and DPH who are monitoring the constant evolution in our region which guides our updates. Visitation is at the discretion of Baystate Health. Baystate Health will continue to review the county data and CDC/DPH/State guidelines weekly to determine which tier each county will be in. To stay up to date and see exceptions for each tier, including obstetrics, go to baystatehealth.org/patients/visiting.   

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SPRINGFIELD — Carli J. Ross has joined Raipher, P.C. in Springfield as a personal injury and civil litigation attorney. 

Ross began her legal career concentrating on criminal defense and employment discrimination work. Ross joined the practice in November of 2021 and became the firm’s 16th lawyer.  

Ross completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California Santa Cruz in 2017. She earned a bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Legal Studies. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law in 2021 and graduated cum laude. 

“We are excited to bring on another young talented individual to enable us to continue to provide superior legal representation to our clients,” said managing partner Raipher Pellegrino. 

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Girls on the Run of WMA will host its 5K event on June 5 at 11 a.m., at Western New England University. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach social emotional lessons and life skills to girls in grades 3 through 8. During the 10-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event. 

This spring season, GOTR has 1,007 participants registered in its program (in all four Western Mass. counties) at 70 sites with 250 volunteer coaches. It expects to have 3,000 participants at this 5K celebration. 

Participation in the 5K event onis open to the public, and all proceeds from the event will benefit Girls on the Run WMA. The event is the culmination of the 10- week season and will be the program participants, coaches, running buddies, their family and friends and community members. Registration cost is $30 and includes an event shirt. 

The event will begin at 11a.m., but registration opens at 9 a.m. Group warm up and festivities will begin at 10 a.m.  For more information about the event, how to register and volunteer opportunities, visit www.girlsontherunwesternma.org. 

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HOLYOKE — Kara Torres has tried to make the most of her first year at Holyoke Community College. Besides studying accounting, she has a work-study job in the Student Engagement office and an internship with the college’s Student Ambassador Mentorship Program. 

As the mother of 8-year-old twins, though, things have not always gone smoothly.   

“When their school is closed for teacher service days or their school vacations don’t line up with ours, it becomes difficult, because it’s either me or my wife who has to stay home,” said the 29-year-old Holyoke resident. “This semester, I had to stay home for a week during their spring break so my wife could go to work. I had to miss some classes.” 

She hopes that the opening of HCC’s free child watch center will help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety of being both a parent and a college student. 

“With my busy schedule, I can’t wait for them to be able to come in and be involved with this program,” she said on May 4, during the grand-opening celebration for the college’s Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Center. “If anything happens now, I’ll be able to bring my kids with me to school. That makes me very excited.” 

Torres was not the only one excited that day. The Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Center was packed with HCC faculty, staff, students, as well as state and local officials getting their first look at the new facility on the first floor of the HCC Marieb Building. The celebration was held in advance of the center’s official opening on May 24. 

“I always say this, but every time I come to HCC something good is happening,” said state Sen. John Velis of Westfield, who helped cut the grand opening ribbon. “You talk about food insecurity, housing, childcare — all important issues. Every time I come here you’re addressing one of them, so kudos to everybody in this room.” 

Velis was key to securing a $100,000 allocation in the 2022 state budget to get the child watch program started. 

“So many students have to make a choice between an education and child care,” he said. “That shouldn’t be a choice they have to make.” 

HCC student parents will be able to start dropping their children off for child watch on May 24, the first day of summer classes. HCC is just the second community college in the state — and the only one in Western Massachusetts — to offer a child watch service for its students. 

In 2017, HCC embarked on a strategic planning process that included a significant focus on basic needs that many HCC students struggle with: food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and childcare. 

“We’re excited to be able to make good on our promise to focus on the childcare needs for our students,” said HCC President Christina Royal. “And that’s what today is about, delivering on that promise to help our student-parents be successful while they continue to change their lives through the power of education.”  

The Itsy Bitsy Child Watch takes its name from the classic nursery rhyme, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, a name also borrowed for the Itsy Bitsy Zoomcast, a recorded series focused on early education co-hosted by HCC faculty and staff, and the HCC Early Childhood Education department’s Itsy Bitsy Learning Lab. 

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GREAT BARRINGTON — Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB) has welcomed an interim executive director and two new members to its board of directors.  

Carol Bosco Baumann joined CDCSB as its Interim Executive Director following the retirement of previous executive director, Allison Marchese. She comes to CDCSB with more than two decades of high-level strategic marketing, branding, and communications work under her belt. She was first introduced to community development work while living in the west Fenway neighborhood in Boston, creating a summer camp in partnership with the MFA, Gardner Museum, BSO, Harvard Medical School, and others for children in under-resourced Boston neighborhoods. 

She has volunteered for many initiatives and organizations in the Berkshire community, including Housatonic village and school redevelopment efforts and as Chair of the Chesterwood Advisory Council. 

“I am committed to making an impact with the work that I do, and — knowing the CDCSB’s incredible achievements — this is a role I am thrilled to serve in,” she said. “Having lived in South Berkshire for almost 30 years, I have long admired the way in which people in our community nurture each other and lift each other up. I see the work that the CDCSB does as an extension of those local values.” 

Spring Burke and Brian Horan were each elected to serve a three-year term to the CDCSB Board. 

Burke works as a vice president and mortgage advisor for Pittsfield Cooperative Bank and has worked in the banking industry for more than half of her life in different roles. For the past six years, she sat on the Board of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce with the role of treasurer for several years. 

Horan is a respected litigator and counselor whose experience spans areas including real estate, health care, telecommunications, construction, finance, insurance, and intellectual property.   

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Gov. Charlie Baker has agreed that the state will pay $56 million to the families of veterans who contracted COVID-19 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home in the spring of 2020, one of the nation’s worst outbreaks of the virus. 

Families of 84 veterans who died from COVID will each receive a minimum of $400,000, with an average payment of $500,000, according to lawyers who brought the federal lawsuit in July 2020. The lawsuit on the veterans’ behalf was filed in July 2020, arguing that the Commonwealth “failed in its promise and obligation to care for those veterans.” 

Gov. Baker plans to file legislation seeking $56 million for the claims fund in the coming weeks, according to a statement from his office. 

“No amount of money can bring back the veterans who died or erase the pain and suffering that this tragedy needlessly caused those veterans and their families,” said Thomas Lesser, who represented the families, along with partner Michael Aleo, in a statement. “But justice required that those wrongs not go unaddressed. This settlement recognizes that the tragedy was preventable and never should have happened.” 

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank announce the election of five new corporators. At the Bank’s recent annual meeting, it was announced that Nikki Burnett, Cesar Ruiz, John Zienowicz, Ciara Speller, and Christian D’Amour had been elected by existing Corporators.  

 

“We are pleased to welcome our new Corporators to the Monson Savings Bank family. These successful and well-regarded professionals will certainly lend their experience and expertise to add value to the Bank,” said Dan Moriarty, Monson Savings Bank president and CEO. “Our corporators’ values align with ours. They are invested in the wellbeing of our local communities because, like Monson Savings, they are a part of these communities. We are confident in the guidance that they will offer us as Corporators. They will undoubtedly support the bank in better serving our communities.” 

 

Burnett is the executive director of Educare Springfield. She also sits on national committees for the Educare Learning Network, such as the Educare Policy Work Group, the Collaborative Fundraising Advisory Board, and the Red Nose Day Advisory Board. Additionally, she is a trustee for the Community Foundation of Western Mass., and serves on the Distribution Committee as co‐chair; the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittee; and the Executive Committee. She is also a member of the Baystate Community Benefits Advisory Council. 

 

Ruiz is the founder, president and CEO of Golden Years Home Services.He was the first Hispanic popularly elected official in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, serving on the Springfield School Committee from 1980-1986. Prior to founding Golden Years, he worked in banking at Region’s Bank. He was recently recognized as one of business’s most influential Latinos by Hispanic Executive magazine. 

 

Zienowicz is the executive director of the Ware Council on Aging. Furthermore, he sits on the board of directors for the Quaboag Hills Community Coalition, the Ware Cable Access Television, and the Advisory Board for BHN Carson Center. He is a member of the Bay State Eastern Region Community Benefits Advisory Board, the Quaboag Region Coordinating Council, and the Quaboag Hills Substance Use Alliance. 

 

Speller is a well-known weeknight news anchor for Channel 22 WWLP. She serves as a board member for local nonprofit I Found Light Against All Odds, is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, volunteers for the Miss Western Massachusetts Scholarship Assoc., and is a panelist for Girls Inc. of the Valley. Additionally, she was the recipient of the “Leadership in Broadcasting Award” from Bay Path University in 2019 and a 2021 Boston/New England Regional Emmy Winner. 

 

D’Amouris thedirector of E-Commerce at Big Y World Class Market and a third-generation member of Big Y Foods’ founding D’Amour family. Prior to working at Big Y, he worked at Delta Dental of Rhode Island as a sales and marketing representative. Additionally, he holds a B.A. from Saint Michael College. 

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HOLYOKE — Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Holyoke Community College led a historic day of giving last month, raising more than $192,000 for student support programs during its one-day “Together HCC: Drive to Change Lives” campaign. 

Organizers had set a goal of 300 donors for the 24-hour, April 26, fund drive. The final tally was 418, a 41% increase from 2021.   

“The ‘Together HCC’ campaign has proven to be one of the best examples of how much this community cares about the success of HCC students,” said Patrick Carpenter, HCC director of Institutional Advancement. “When we come together and give what we can, the results are nothing short of astounding.”    

Auto dealer Gary Rome, an HCC Foundation board member, led the way with a $5,000 challenge when the campaign met its goals of securing 300 donors.   

“My father always said, ‘Gary, your education is something no one can take away from you.’ I think that everyone who wants a college education should have that opportunity and I want to do everything I can to make it accessible for all,” Rome said. “I got involved with the HCC Foundation and continue to support this campaign in part to help dispel the misconception that community colleges receive all their funding from the state, and highlight how important it is to raise funds to help support our community college.”    

Another alumni donor was Dylan Pilon, ’12, of Springfield, a former scholarship recipient who graduated from HCC debt free, which allowed him to start his own company, Cloud 9 Marketing in East Longmeadow. 

“I’ve been fortunate to build relationships with fellow alumni and HCC faculty over the past decade,” said Pilon, who matched $10 for each of the first 100 alumni donors for a gift of $1,000. “HCC has positively impacted so many lives because of the continued support from alumni.”    

Caleb Curd, a current HCC student from Westfield, said that receiving an HCC Foundation scholarship is what made college possible for him.   

“Knowing that somebody had the heart to support students like myself really blew me away,” Curd said. “And it inspired me to think about how I can use this time as a springboard to serve other people.”  

In addition to Rome and Pilon, Peg, ’58, and Gary Wendlandt, Jim Izatt, ’59, trustee Robert Gilbert, Foundation board member Carl Eger, ’56, and Shirley Eger, and HCC President Christina Royal all posed matching and challenge gifts for the campaign.    

Donors from 22 different states made gifts during the 24-hour campaign; nearly half are alumni.  

“The heart of Together HCC is our network of alumni, faculty, staff, and community friends,” said Julie Phillips, coordinator of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. “Because of this community, students can worry less about how they will afford next semester’s tuition or groceries for their families, so they can focus more on their studies.” 

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AMHERST — Award-winning UMass Dining will hold an on-the-spot interview event on May 16 and 17. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Blue Wall, Campus Center, One Campus Center Way, UMass Amherst. 

Offering both full- and part-time positions, UMass Dining is in search of help in all areas including, but not limited to, culinary, warehouse, custodial, storekeeper, and supervisor positions.  

UMass Dining offers a variety of schedules, competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For those looking to grow within the department, many career advancement opportunities are available. Attendees will be interviewed on site. 

Free parking will be available in the Campus Center garage for the duration of the event. A free meal ticket will also be provided for all attendees. For more information, email [email protected]or call (413) 545-2472. 

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1Berkshire announced the launch of a pilot micro-grant program to support downtown business facade improvements throughout the region going into the summer season of 2022. Funded through a one-time grant received by 1Berkshire, at least 30 micro-grants ranging from between $500 and $1,000 will be made available to small for-profit and non-profit businesses and organizations located in downtown business districts across the Berkshires.  

Funding is focused on providing these businesses and organizations small injections of capital that will help them execute non-construction facade improvements, such as awning repairs, updated signage, trim painting, window washing, power washing of entryways, hanging plants, outdoor seating, and window lighting. 

Collaborative applications are strongly encouraged in cases where multiple businesses can leverage the joint contracting of a single service provider together, such as for window cleaning or power washing services. Through these improvements, not only will our small businesses be able to put their best foot forward during the busy visitor season, but the overall aesthetics of our downtowns will be improved.  

Applications for microgrants are open now, and will be reviewed by a committee on a first-come, first-served basis. Grants will be awarded until the $30,000 has been exhausted, and no more than $5,000 will be awarded within any single municipality.  

“When we think of ways to help our small business community shine, and how to make our downtowns more attractive to the thousands of visitors coming to the region, these types of micro-capital injections can really go a long way,” said Benjamin Lamb, 1Berkshire director of Economic Development. “We are ecstatic to be able to invest directly into the businesses and organizations that are the lifeblood of our downtown corridors, and can’t wait to begin awarding these grants to many hard-working businesses and organizations that call our region home.” 

For small businesses and organizations located in Berkshire County downtowns, the application to apply for micro grants can be found at https://1berkshire.com/1berkshire-programs/best-foot-forward-facade-improvement-grant-program/ . 

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SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center has received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Mercy Medical Center’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. This latest recognition marks Mercy’s fourth consecutive “A” safety grade from Leapfrog.  

“This notable accomplishment is the result of the tremendous team effort of our colleagues at every level of the hospital,” said Deborah Bitsoli, M.B.A., C.P.A., President, Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group. “I am deeply grateful to all affiliated and employed primary care providers and specialists, all hospital-based providers, and all members of the support staff for their combined efforts that have allowed us to achieve this important national recognition from Leapfrog once again.”  

 

The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over thirty national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.  

“At Mercy Medical Center, we are committed to consistently delivering safe, high-quality care, and this achievement — Mercy’s fourth consecutive ‘A’ safety grade from Leapfrog — reflects the fulfillment of that commitment,” said Robert Roose, M.D., M.P.H., chief administrative officer and Chief Medical Officer, Mercy Medical Center. “We also welcome the opportunity for ongoing improvement in methods of care delivery to ensure our ability to continue providing a safe healing environment.”   

The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually, in the fall and spring. 

 

“As our health care system continues to feel the strain of the pandemic, I thank the workforce and leadership of Mercy Medical Center for sustained commitment to patient safety, day in and day out,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “An ‘A’ Safety Grade is an outstanding achievement, and one that is not possible without a 24/7 effort by the entire health care workforce to protect patients from harm. This community should be proud.” 

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SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize Community Development (RCDC) is hosting two #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild Days.  

The first will be on Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon at 73 Ontario Street in Springfield. The homeowner on Ontario Street is elderly and has lived in her home for over two decades. RCDC has already replaced her leaking roof. The Revitalize CDC Board of Directors and staff will paint, seal windows, remove yard debris, replace a fence and plant shrubs and flowers.  

The second project will be the next day on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon at 133 Massassoit St. in Springfield. Volunteers from Go Graphix, Trinity United Methodist Church, Christ Church Cathedral, and First Church of Christ Congregational Suffield will work on the home of a U.S. Army Korean War veteran whose wife recently passed away. 

The family has been living in their home for more than 50 years. RCDC has also replaced the very large and leaking roof. The Go Graphix team and the three church groups will paint steps and a storage shed, do a large yard cleanup, paint a fence and plant shrubs and flowers. 

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Multi-platinum-selling country artist Brantley Gilbert is headed to The Big E Arena on Sept. 18. Tickets go on sale Friday, exclusively at TheBigE.com. Concert tickets include admission to The Big E. 

 

With back-to-back platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered, and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world.  

 

The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping, and twang can go hand-in-hand-in-hand. They call themselves the BG Nation, and when the BG Nation watches Gilbert on a stage, they don’t just see a star. They see themselves.  

 

Seven No. 1 hits punctuate his career: “Country Must be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” CMA Awards Song of the Year nominee “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party,” RIAA 5x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens in A Small Town.”  

 

Gilbert recently teamed up with longtime friend Jason Aldean for their long-awaited collaboration Rolex® On A Redneck,” encompassing the hard-working and fun-loving attitude that both Gilbert and BG Nation possess. Gilbert has been back in the studio preparing new music to be announced later this year. 

 

For more information on Brantley Gilbert at The Big E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer, visit TheBigE.com.  

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LEE — Lee Bank Foundation has awarded $83,750 to 12 Berkshire area organizations and an additional grant to Pittsfield Public Schools in its first-round of 2022 community funding. 

Recipients were awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $16,000 to support their local programming. Included in the awards are a series of Arts Access Grants for arts and culture organizations to expand access to programming for underserved audiences. 

The following organizations received funding: 

  • Berkshire Center for Justice;
  • Berkshire Community Diaper Project;
  • Berkshire Concert Choir;
  • Berkshire County Arc;
  • Berkshire Historical Society;
  • Berkshire Family YMCA;
  • Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity;
  • Community Access to the Arts;
  • Great Barrington Public Theater;
  • Greenagers;
  • Roots Rising; and
  • The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center

 

Arts Access Grants of $1,000 each were awarded to Berkshire Concert Choir, Berkshire Historical Society, and Great Barrington Public Theater. Additionally, Lee Bank Foundation announced a $16,000 grant to the Pittsfield Public Schools — $1,000 for each school serving children and adults in Pittsfield, to coincide with the groundbreaking of the new Lee Bank branch on South Street.  

The deadline for the next round of 2022 Foundation funding is June 1. The application and more information can be found on the Community Impact section of Lee Bank’s website (https://www.leebank.com/community-impact/donations-sponsorships.html) 

To be considered for grant awards, applicants must be a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Foundation is focused on funding programs that work to bridge income and opportunity gaps in our region. Funding requests should reflect one or more of Lee Bank Foundation’s primary focus areas: education and literacy; food security and nutrition; economic growth and development; health and human services; mentorship, internship and “school to work” initiatives; and arts and culture 

Applicants are only eligible for funding once in a 12-month period. 

Lee Bank Foundation was established in 2021 to support Lee Bank’s long-standing mission of community reinvestment. In its first year, the Foundation awarded a total of $228,610 in grants and the Bank contributed an additional $84,000 in sponsorships. 

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EASTHAMPTON — Legacy Counsellors, P.C. announced the opening of a new office location in Northampton, at 32 Masonic St. 

The new Northampton office will be by appointment only, with all employees available to meet with clients as needed for any services.  

“We’re excited about our new location,” said Michael Gove, J.D., partner, and attorney. “It’s an opportunity to be accessible for our clients and connect with the Northampton community.”  

Legacy Counsellors, P.C., with offices in Easthampton, Ludlow, Amherst, Northampton, and Sturbridge, as well as Bloomfield, CT, has attorneys licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut who provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance to clients in the areas of estate planning and administration, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and conservatorships, family law and mediation, business representation, and more. 

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AMHERST — The town of Amherst partnered this spring with the UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive), the Amherst Business Improvement District, and the Amherst Area Chamber to extend its pilot of three solar powered digital information signs in the downtown Amherst area. The partnership ushered in a fresh look for the signs by highlighting local business information and featuring the new What’s Next? Greater Amherst destination campaign. 

The signs are powered by Massachusetts based company Soofa, and feature a neighborhood newsfeed for all including real time and emergency information from the town, transit information, and local news and events all through a zero-emission, minimal impact technology. 

“UMassFive strengthened this partnership by adding its sponsorship of the signs this year, which allowed us to highlight our What’s Next? destination campaign marketing — creating the best possible experience for visitors, community members, students and alumni alike,” said Amherst Area Chamber Executive Director Claudia Pazmany. 

Amherst Communications Director Brianna Sunryd added, “the town was pleased to be able to extend this service for the community, while at the same time supporting local businesses and regional tourism with the What’s Next? campaign. Our partnership with UMassFive assisted us in our efforts to continue the program affordably and offer a visual boost to the Amherst BID and Chamber’s hard work.” 

UMassFive’s vice president of Marketing Craig Boivin stated, “The Credit Union is thrilled to support the Town of Amherst and Amherst Area Chamber in leveraging 100% solar-powered electronic displays in the downtown area to better communicate local events and resources, and to help promote our local businesses. We’re a financial institution that’s committed to sustainability, so helping our communities finance and embrace green technologies — especially in public spaces where everyone can benefit — is a natural fit for us.” 

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HOLYOKE — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts announced the inaugural Green Is The New Black gala to take place on June 10, 2022 at the Springfield Country Club.  

Green is the New Black is an opportunity to mingle, sip on a Girl Scout Cookie inspired cocktail, enjoy dinner, dancing, and embrace the Girl Scout spirit of fun, friendship, and new adventure. All attendees are encouraged to dress to impress in their best green semi-formal to formal dress wear as memories will be captured at the photo booth. 

“We are excited to host this inaugural gala as not only a fundraising initiative — it is the chance to gather with like-minded professionals who understand how important girl leadership development is in our communities”, said Pattie Hallberg, CEO for the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts.  

 

The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m.. Tickets are $125 each and are available at gscwm.org or by calling (413) 584-2602. All proceeds benefit Girl Scouts and their continuing efforts to provide innovative programs and vital support to girls in grades K-12 throughout central and western Massachusetts. Purchasing a ticket is an affirmation that you are fully vaccinated.  

 

Sponsors include: TD Bank, HEARD Strategy & Storytelling, Peoples Bank, Wolf & Co., Monson Savings Bank, Peoples United Bank, Health New England, Springfield Thunderbirds, Easthampton Savings Bank, Country Bank, Fallon Health and USI Insurance.   

For more information about the event or sponsor opportunities contact Jamie Mahon, [email protected]or (413) 584-2602, ext.4037 

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Common Threads

 

Dress for Success Western Mass. staged its annual fundraising event, Common Threads, on April 25 at the Sheraton in Springfield. More than 300 people turned out for the event, which featured inspirational stories from women who were helped by the agency in their efforts to find employment in a field where they can build a career, a keynote address from Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, and the presentation of several awards, including the Distinguished Alumna award to Kassandra Carrasquillo; the Volunteer of the Year award to Bridget Haley; and the Outstanding Contributor Award to Dawn Creighton.

 

audience members take in the proceedings

audience members take in the proceedings

 

Briceyda Landaverde, of Western Mass News, serves as emcee for the evening

Briceyda Landaverde, of Western Mass News, serves as emcee for the evening

 

posing for a selfie are Creighton, Jennifer Metsch, Royal, Ramona Reno, and Karen MacGeorge

posing for a selfie are Creighton, Jennifer Metsch, Royal, Ramona Reno, and Karen MacGeorge

 

Delphine Kabatesi, left, and Jill Schibelli, Margaret Fitzgerald Mentoring Program participants

Delphine Kabatesi, left, and Jill Schibelli, Margaret Fitzgerald Mentoring Program participants

 

Royal delivers her talk, which focused on mentors in her life

Royal delivers her talk, which focused on mentors in her life

 


 

Agenda

UMass Commencement

May 13: U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern, who represents the 2ndDistrict of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at theUMass Amherst undergraduate commencement ceremony at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.The congressman will address an anticipated crowd of about 20,000 family members, friends and other guests as approximately 7,000 undergraduates receive their bachelor’s degrees at the Commonwealth’s flagship campus. The graduation ceremony for the undergraduate Class of 2022 is the 152ndUMass Amherst Commencement. Approximately 7,000 graduates are expected to receive their degrees at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on the UMass Amherst campus. The ceremony will be held rain or shine beginning at 4:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at approximately 6:30 p.m. The ceremony is free and tickets are not required.Stadium gates open at 2 p.m. Guests should plan to arrive on campus by that time and will be directed to free campus parking and to shuttle buses that will take them from parking lots to the stadium. Services are available for guests with limited mobility and other disabilities.

 

Jack’s Walk

May 14: Jack’s Walk, a fundraiser to benefit the Jack Jonah Foundation, will take place at the Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. The foundation has a stated mission to “encourage, foster, teach, engage, and provide opportunities, specifically in the areas of drug awareness.” The foundation also provides assistance (financial or otherwise) at the local, state, and/or national level in the promotion of drug awareness and education. The foundation is named in honor of Jack Jonah, who died of a heroin overdose. Jack’s Walk features a full schedule of activities. The day begins with a pre-walk tie-dye party and check-in beginning at 9 a.m. There will then be several guest speakers, including West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, and Jack Jonah Foundation Founder Kirk Jonah for closing comments and a moment of silence. The walk begins at 11, and there will be a post-walk reception at the Elks from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults. Youths 18 and under are admitted free. To register online, visit Jackjonahfoundation.org.

 

Meet and Greet

May 20: Mercedes Benz of Springfield will host a gathering of the 2022 40 Under Forty honorees as well as the members of the first 15 classes of rising stars. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. with a meet-and-greet for members of the Class of 2022, who are profiled in this edition. From 6-8, there will be a networking event for all of the 16 classes of 40 Under Forty honorees. Food will be provided by Log Rolling Catering. Forty Under 40 is sponsored this year by: Presenting Sponsor PeoplesBank; Alumni Achievement Award Sponsor Health New England; and supporting sponsors Comcast Business, Live Nation, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, The Mill District, Stand Out Truck, and the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Business.

 

Maifest Block Party

May 20, 21: Maifest is a colorful, joyous tradition in Germany. It celebrates the arrival of spring where food is plentiful and spirits flow freely. The tradition unfolds in Springfield with the Maifest Block Party.The Student Prince & The Fort Restaurant’s Maifest Block Party is an event for the community supported by Liberty Bank. This two-day event will take place outdoors on Fort Street. Live bands will fill the air with music while guests sip beer and dine on delicious Maifest spring delights. The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. on May 20,with the ceremonial keg tapping headed by Peter Picknelly, Edison Yee, and more special guests.

 

Annual Golf Tournament

June 3: The Hospice of the Fisher Home will present its sixth annual par 3 event at Amherst Golf Club’s nine-hole course at 1 p.m. Beer tastings and seafood slider samples will be available on the course as well as a chance to win a pair of Putnam Club seats on the 45-yard-line to a New England Patriots game. This prize has been donated by Manny’s Appliance of Hadley. Participants can get a free swing analysis, a chance at winning a new Ford Bronco, and other raffle items. They will also be invited to stop by and drop off unwanted, lightly used housewares and clothing to donate to the Fisher Home’s thrift shop. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Hospice of the Fisher Home. Hospice staff are grateful to the contributors of this event, including donors, sponsors, and friends at the Amherst Golf Club. They make it possible to provide compassionate, comprehensive, and supportive end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones in their own homes or in the hospice residence. Visit https://www.fisherhome.org/2022-golf-tournament learn more, donate, sponsor, and register. For more information, contact Ashleigh Towse: [email protected], (413) 992-2544.

 

40 Under Forty:

June 16: BusinessWest will host the annual 40 Under Forty Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House starting at 4:30. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the gala will celebrate the Class of 2022, which was announced in the May 2 issue of BusinessWest. The gala will feature a VIP hour for the honorees and sponsors, networking, the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award, and introduction of members of the Class of 2022. For more information or to purchase tickets ($85 each with tables of 12 available), visit BusinessWest.com. Forty Under 40 is sponsored this year by: Presenting Sponsor PeoplesBank; Alumni Achievement Award Sponsor Health New England; and supporting sponsors Comcast Business, Live Nation, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, The Mill District, Stand Out Truck, and the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Business. The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield is an event partner.

 

MOSSO Concerts

June 23 and July 21: MOSSO, the Musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, have announced details of their upcoming summer concerts at Symphony Hall. MOSSO will celebrate the music of Stephen Sondheim and John Williams. These concerts mark the first time in almost 20 years that the musicians of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra have performed summer concerts in Springfield. On June 23, MOSSO celebrates the music of the late, legendary Broadway composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, who penned the words and music to A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods. Conductor Tim Stella will lead the program, joined by Broadway stars Hugh Panaro and Lisa Vroman. Also appearing are Ray Hardman and Kathleen Callahan-Hardman. Stella conducted The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, and before that, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls, The Most Happy Fella, Hello Dolly!, and Legs Diamond. He served as vocal coach to Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler, who portrayed Christine and the Phantom respectively, in the movie version of Phantom. Stella is former resident music director of Goodspeed Musicals, and a conductor at Radio City Music Hall. Panaro is best known for having played the role of the Phantom in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera more than 2,000 times. On July 21, Maestro Kevin Rhodes returns to Springfield to conduct a MOSSO benefit concert, with a program of light classics and music of renowned composer John Williams, whose works include Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List. Rhodes will be joined by guest soloist, violinist Yevgeny Kutik, whose two prior solo appearances in Springfield were met with great acclaim. Rhodes served as music director and conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for 20 seasons, until the SSO paused performances in 2020.

He continues to serve as music director and conductor of the Traverse Symphony in Michigan, and as principal conductor of Boston’s Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. In March 2021, Maestro Rhodes made his debut with the Orchestra of the Rome Opera in Italy, recording a live radio broadcast of Maurice Jarre’s score to Roland Petit’s ballet, Notre Dame de Paris. He will conduct productions of Giselle and La Bayadère for their 2022-23 season. Kutik, a native of Minsk, Belarus, immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five, with the help of the Jewish Federations of North America. His 2014 album, Music from the Suitcase: A Collection of Russian Miniatures (Marquis Classics), features music he found in his family’s suitcase after immigrating to the United States from the Soviet Union in 1990. In 2021, Kutik launched Finding Home: Music from the Suitcase in Concert. Kutik’s additional releases on Marquis include his most recent album, The Death of Juliet and Other Tales. Tickets for both concerts, priced $60, $45, $25, and $10, will go on sale on May 9. For details, visit: SpringfieldSymphonyMusicians.com. MOSSO sponsors (to date) include: The Republican/MassLive, BusinessWest and Healthcare News, WWLP-22News & The CW Springfield, the Sheraton Springfield at Monarch Place, New England Public Media, the Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Bolduc Schuster Foundation.

People on the Move
Tom Senecal

Tom Senecal

The Massachusetts Bankers Association (MBA), a multi-faceted banking trade group representing more than 120 banks that manage an aggregate $27 trillion in assets under custody, has named Tom Senecal, president and CEO of Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, to its board of directors. The MBA was founded in 1905 to “promote the general welfare and usefulness of banks” and today serves a number of constituencies including legislators, regulators, consumer advocates, the media, community groups and, of course, the general public. Its member banks currently employ more than 72,000 professionals who work at more than 2,000 separate locations across the state.Senecal has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He was elected president of PeoplesBank in 2016 after previously serving as the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. He is a graduate of the UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management (B.S. Business Administration) and is a certified public accountant. He also attended the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College.

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Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank and it’s Northampton Cooperative Bank division, announced several recent promotions:

Lisa Kmetz

Lisa Kmetz

Lisa Kmetz is being promoted to executive vice president, Retail Banking. She has been with the bank since 1998 when she started as a branch manager. She holds an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Holyoke Community College and certification in Computer Information Systems from Western New England University.

• Chelsea Depault is being promoted to vice president, Commercial Operations Officer. She originally started with the bank back in 2007 as a float teller and also worked in the Accounting Department before moving on to Commercial Lending, where she has been for the past several years as a credit analyst and then as an assistant vice president, Commercial Lending. In her new role, she will oversee the operations of Commercial Loan Servicing and Administration. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.

Casey Cusson

Casey Cusson

Casey Cusson is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. He has been with the bank since 2017, when he started as a branch manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and lives in Shelburne with his family.

• Lisa Granger

• Lisa Granger

• Lisa Granger is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2007, when she joined as a branch manager with several years of experience in bank management. She is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies.

• Jenicca Gallagher

• Jenicca Gallagher

Jenicca Gallagher is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2010, when she joined as a branch manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst.

Cynthia Gonzalez is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2003, when she joined as a branch manager. She attended Salem State College.

Dawn Hibbert

Dawn Hibbert

Dawn Hibbert is being promoted to vice president, branch manager. She has been with the bank since 2002, when she joined us as a teller. She holds an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College.

Chris Wilkey

Chris Wilkey

• Chris Wilkey is being promoted to assistant vice president, Information Systems. He has been with the bank since 2007, when he joined as a back-up head teller before becoming lead technology specialist in 2014, and MIS Officer in 2019.

• Julie Gonzales is being promoted to Human Resources officer. She has been with the bank since 2012, when she joined us as a teller before becoming executive assistant to the CEO and then most recently HR coordinator. She holds an associate’s degree from Greenfield Community College.

Other notable promotions:

Matt Welcome was promoted from branch manager-in-training to branch manager. He has been with the bank for more than four years and has served as a float teller, float head teller, and was most recently promoted to branch manager-in-training for the Turners Falls branch. He now drops the in-training designation to become a branch manager in Turners Falls. He holds an associate’s degree from Springfield Technical Community College.

• Erika Kleeberg was promoted from head teller to assistant manager. She has been with the bank since 2019 and has quickly risen from teller to head teller and now assistant manager. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University.

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Cindy Jerome

Lathrop, a senior living community with campuses in Northampton and Easthampton, recently welcomed Cindy Jerome as its new chief executive officer. Johnson is a seasoned executive leader with 23 years of leadership experience in senior living communities in New England. A non-profit founded in 1989, Lathrop is a Kendal affiliate, serving older adults in the Quaker tradition. “I was delighted to receive a call inquiring about my interest in leading a Kendal community,” said Jerome. “Kendal’s values and my own have great affinity.” Both of Lathrop’s campus communities offer independent living in townhomes. The Easthampton campus is also home to The Inn, an Enhanced Living option offering meals and daily support. Jerome has a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School. Most recently she was the senior leader of Alice Peck Day Lifecare and, prior to that, of Garden Path Elder Living.

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Trevor Brice

Trevor Brice

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the Greater Springfield area, recently welcomed attorney Trevor Brice to its team. A native of Newport, R.I., Brice received his law degree fromSuffolk University School of Law in Boston, where he was the recipient of the Robert Fuchs Memorial Labor Law Award. After practicing in Boston, he recently relocated to Northfield and joined Skoler Abbott.Brice has regularly advised and represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the Conn. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO), and other state agencies. He is licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and New York, and is a member of the bar associations in those states.

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The Board of Directors of Cancer Connection announced that Chelsea Sunday Kline has been named executive director of the nonprofit. Kline’s hiring comes as Cancer Connection is poised to create and implement a new plan of strategic growth in programming, development, and outreach. Kline said she is eager to support the staff in safely reopening to provide in-person supports for participants and their caregivers, from massage, reiki, mindfulness, and more. Kline joins Cancer Connection with a wide range of applicable professional skills and expertise. Kline is a graduate of both Smith College and Harvard Divinity School and has a background as an academic program director for a local university, an interim executive director of a small non-profit, and is currently a consultant and professional life, career, and transition coach. Moreover, she contributes a regular column to the Daily Hampshire Gazette’s Living section entitled “In the Present,” featuring content about mindfulness, gratitude, and kindness.

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Patricia Begrowicz, president and co-Owner of Onyx Specialty Papers in Lee, was elected recently as chair of the board of directors of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM), the statewide business association. A respected business and community leader in Berkshire County, Begrowicz has led the rebirth of a successful manufacturing company she acquired with a partner from MeadWestvaco during the great recession. She will become the second woman to chair the board of the largest business group in the Commonwealth and the first person from Berkshire County to lead AIM since 1953. Representatives of 3,400 AIM-member businesses elected Begrowicz during the association’s annual business meeting. Members also elected Donna Latson Gittens, principal and Founder of MORE Advertising in Watertown, as clerk of the corporation, and Gregory Buscone, executive vice president and senior commercial banking officer, Eastern Bank, Boston, as treasurer. Begrowicz bought the MeadWestvaco specialty papers business with partner Christopher Mathews in December 2009 and formed Onyx Specialty Papers. The company, which currently employs 150 people, provides skilled manufacturing jobs in a region that has seen many manufacturers downsize or close. Onyx produces highly engineered papers for technically demanding applications in global markets including automotive, medical filters, fine art, decorative surfaces and filtration.

Company Notebook

PeoplesBank Announces New Banking Center in South Windsor, Conn.

Fresh off its successful launch in the center of West Hartford and the renovation of its Suffield Banking Center, PeoplesBank has announced that it will add to its Connecticut footprint by building a new 2,000-square-foot banking center at 50 Cedar Ave. in South Windsor. The banking center is expected to be the anchor for other adjacent development that may include a restaurant, coffee and retail shops, and a medical office building.Designed by Tecton Architects of Hartford, the banking center will feature many of the innovative technologies that PeoplesBank has rolled out at its other new and renovated locations, including two VideoBankerITMs and two EV charging stations. The new banking center will also utilize the bank’s Universal Banker approach, which allows its associates to provide a wide range of banking services to customers. The new South Windsor Banking Center is expected to be open in early December, 2022.

 

Florence Bank to Celebrate 20th Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program

FLORENCE — For 20 years, Florence Bank has awarded grants of up to $5,000 each to dozens of nonprofits chosen by its customers, and at its annual gathering this year, it will once again offer up $100,000 to organizations that support young and old in the community. At its 20th Annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants gala, to be staged May 19 at 5 p.m. at Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park, the bank will offer awards to 45 nonprofits and celebrate a total of $1.4 million in community giving through this one channel. Organizations like Shriners Hospitals for Children in Springfield and the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Holyoke will receive awards for the first time this year thanks to customer voting. In addition to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Springfield, the Therapeutic Equestrian Center and Dakin, the following organizations received enough votes to qualify for a grant and will receive an award at the celebration: Amherst Neighbors, Amherst Survival Center, Belchertown Animal Relief Committee Inc. (BARC), Belchertown K-9, Cancer Connection, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital VNA & Hospice, Easthampton Community Center, Easthampton Elementary Schools PTO, Edward Hopkins Educational Foundation, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Friends of Forbes Library, Friends of Lilly Library, Friends of M.N. Spear Memorial Library, Friends of Northampton Legion Baseball, Friends of the Williamsburg Library, Goshen Firefighters Assoc., Grow Food Northampton, Granby Senior Center, Habitat for Humanity Pioneer Valley, Historic Northampton, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, It Takes a Village, J.F.K. Middle School, Kestrel Land Trust, Leeds Elementary School PTO, Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Manna Community Kitchen, Northampton Community Music Center, Northampton High School PTO, Northampton Neighbors, Northampton Survival Center, Our Lady of the Hills Parish, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School, Revitalize CDC, Riverside Industries, R.K. Finn Ryan Road School, Safe Passage, Smith Vocational High School PTO, The Parish Cupboard, Whole Children, and Williamsburg Firefighters Association.

 

Greater Springfield CVB Names 2022 Howdy Award Finalists

The Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (GSCVB) has announced 50 Finalists for the upcoming 2022 Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence. The Howdy Awards, as they are also known, celebrate workers in visitor-facing roles across Western Mass who deliver outstanding guest service, create loyal customers for their businesses and help make a positive impact upon the region’s hospitality economy.The 2022 Howdy Awards will be celebrated on May 16 at 6 p.m. at the MassMutual Center, and will also include the presentation of the Spotlight Award to Nate Costa and the Springfield Thunderbirds ownership group for keeping professional hockey in Western Mass.

The 50 finalists are:

Accommodations
FeliciaFernandez, front desk clerk, Hampton Inn and Suites, Hadley;
AustinGinman, front desk agent, MGM Hotel, Springfield;
GenesisRamos, front desk clerk, Residence Inn, Chicopee; and
FeliciaLaurin, housekeeping supervisor, The Inn on Boltwood,Amherst.

Attractions
David Dunston, show staff, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield;
Laura Litterer, owner,Full of Grace Farm, Hadley;
Steve Ferraro, director of Operations, Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield;
Sabrina Brizzolari, director of Event Services, Mass Mutual Center, Springfield;
Gary Laprade, tour host,Sports Travel and Tours, Hatfield;
Pearl Wesley, ranger, Springfield Armory, Springfield;and
Sharon Ferrara, Welcome Center manager,Springfield Museums, Springfield.

Banquets
Shanique Fair, catering sales manager,MGM Springfield;
Will Diaz, event planner, Log Cabin, Holyoke; and
Brenda Lee Glanville, director of Sales & Marketing, Summit View Banquet House, Holyoke.

Beverage
Terry Ryan, bartender, Collins Tavern, West Springfield;
Rob Dullea, bar manager,Fitzwilly’s, Northampton;
Jessica Santinello, bartender, Maple Leaf, Westfield;
Matthew Jerzyk, bartender,Max’s Tavern, Springfield; and
Amanda Reed, bartender,the Ranch Pub House, Southwick

Food Casual
June Leduc, general manager, Delaney’s Market, Longmeadow;
Silvana Cardaropoli, customer service, Palazzo’s, Springfield;
Humberto Caro, manager, Starbuck’s, Monarch Place, Springfield; and
Erica Rosado, breakfast attendant, Tru by Hilton, Chicopee.

Food Tableside
Kelsi Donohue, server, Bnapoli Italian, West Springfield;
Donna Nardi, server,Cal’s Restaurant, West Springfield;
Matthew Canata, counter clerk,EB’s, Agawam;
Darlene Robinson, server,Gregory’s Pizza, Wilbraham;
Bernadette Beaudry, server,Johnny’s Roadside Diner, Hadley;
Benny Beans, server,Lattitude, West Springfield;
Amy Silvestri,general manager,UNO’s Pizzeria & Grill,Springfield; and
Michael Moriarty, server,Villa Napoletana, East Longmeadow.

Public Service
Serena Curley, concierge,Baystate Medical Center, Springfield;
Latrina Haynie, phlebotomist, Baystate Lab, Springfield;
January Russell, insurance agent,Bluestone Insurance/Horace Mann, Agawam;
Heather Wyman, office manager,Cordes Orthodontics, Westfield;
Paul Barden, Meals on Wheels,Greater Springfield Senior Services, Springfield;
Tricia Zoly, nurse, Holyoke Council on Aging, Holyoke; and
Harold Anderson, program director, Valley Eye Radio, Springfield.

Retail
Yates Greenhalgh, cashier, Big Y, Wilbraham;
Kerri O’Connor, manager,Athleta, Longmeadow;
Patrick Hamel, service advisor, Gary Rome Hyundai, Holyoke;
Tiarra Henderson, framing specialist, Michael’s, West Springfield;
Maria Lepage, sales and leasing consultant,Gary Rome Hyundai, Holyoke;
Sabrina Pretti, customer service,Insa Inc., Easthampton;
Carolyn Owens, cashier,Walgreen’s, Springfield;
Janet Graves, retail sales associate, Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield;and
Stephen Ross, sales associate, Yankee Candle Village, South Deerfield

Transportation
Jose Guzman, valet parker,Baystate Medical Center, Springfield;
Barbara Eckert, booth attendant, Civic Center Garage, Springfield; and
Tom McLeer, PVTA bus driver,PVTA, Springfield

The Howdy Awards for Hospitality Excellence are sponsored by Eastern States Exposition, Aladco Linen Services, Mass. Convention Center Authority, Freedom Credit Union, Performance Foodservice, People’s United Bank, MGM Springfield, MassMutual Center, Baystate Health, Yankee Candle Village, Modelo Especial, The Republican, MassLive, WWLP TV-22 and IHeart Media.

The GSCVB, an affiliate of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass, is a private non-profit destination marketing organization dedicated to promoting Western Mass for meetings and conventions, group tours, sports and leisure travel.

 

Whalley Computer Associates Named One of The 2022 Tech Elite 250

SOUTHWICK — Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) has again been named to the Tech Elite 250 list comprised of solution providers in the U.S. and Canada that have made the investments necessary to earn the highest level of certifications from the largest and most prestigious manufacturers of technology products and services. CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, named WCA to the Tech Elite 250 in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021 as well. WCA’s engineering team has earned about 125 certifications with nearly 30 different manufacturers by numerous dedicated engineers. Founded in 1979, WCA has been providing IT solutions and services to customers throughout New England and upstate New York for 43 years.

 

UMass Amherst Dining to Measure Carbon Footprint for Individual Dishes

AMHERST — Bolstering UMass Amherst’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2032, UMass Amherst Dining Services has made the commitment to measure the carbon impact of their menu. In doing so they will be the first college or university dining program in the country to include carbon footprint for individual dishes.

The initiative will help students reduce their carbon footprint with their everyday food choices by including a carbon rating on the menu identifiers. In a fall survey of over 800 people, 88% of students indicated the climate crisis informs their decisions at least some of the time. In addition, 75% indicated they believe their food choices impact the environment and 76% said reducing their carbon footprint is important to them. Launching during Earth Week, the first phase of this project will feature an A-E carbon rating for all menu items at Hampshire Dining Commons on the menu identifiers, online and on the UMass Dining App. Determining the carbon footprint of a dish is a multi-faceted process that incorporates things like water consumption as well as storage and transport. To create a clear,concise way to communicate thesevalues fortheir customers, UMass Dining is working withMy Emissions, a leading provider of food carbon labelling. My Emissions’ standardized process makes it easy to calculate the carbon footprint from a recipe and demonstrates the impact of a customer’s food choices using a rating scale.Factoring in all the contributing elements, My Emissions has developed an A-E rating scale based on the carbon intensity (“A” signals Low impact and “E” signals Very High).

 

Big Y Donates $100,000 to Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Relief

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y World Class Markets added to the collected donations from customers and employees from March 17 to March 30 through their traditional registers, online and myExpress check out for Ukraine Humanitarian Relief. Community and employee donations along with additional support from Big Y resulted in a donation of $100,000, which will be donated to the global Red Cross network response to provide humanitarian relief to people affected by the crisis in Ukraine. As the conflict continues, the Red Cross continues to help families impacted by this devastating conflict. International Red Cross teams are currently on the ground in the region distributing food, delivering medicine and medical supplies, assisting with evacuations, and providing shelter.

 

JGS Lifecare Welcomes Northeast Rehab Associates

LONGMEADOW — JGS Lifecare, a not-for-profit healthcare system serving seniors and their families in Western Mass. for more than 110 years, announced the addition of Northeast Rehab Associates Inc. to services offered at its Longmeadow campus. Northeast Rehab, a specialized sub-acute rehab service operated by Registered Physical Therapist Cherie Stack for the past 25 years, most of those years spent in Agawam, will operate out of The Sosin Center for Rehabilitation, located at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home at 770 Converse Street in Longmeadow. “JGS Lifecare, an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare since 2018, is always seeking ways to enhance the services we offer to our residents, families and the local community,” said Mary-Anne Schelb, director of Business Development for Legacy Lifecare’s Western Mass. market. “We have a full continuum of eldercare services located on 23 acres on Converse Street that the community knows well and has confidence in. The addition of Northeast Rehab to our family of services is a mutually enhancing partnership that will benefit not only our residents, but their families as well as our local community.” Northeast Rehab has specialized in orthopedic rehab for more than two decades. Over the past five years, care has expanded to include cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Stack’s longtime staff will come with her, offering continuity of care and a seamless recovery for all of their patients. “We’re very excited to welcome Northeast Rehab Associates Inc. to our campus of care,” said Rob Whitten, LHNA, administrator of the Leavitt Family Jewish Home at JGS Lifecare. “It was clear from the start that we share a similar commitment to providing the highest quality of rehab services, and that our environment and how we deliver care is a great match.

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Amherst Services Inc., 100 Sunderland Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Benjamin P. White, 168 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007. Fleet and transportation services.

BELCHERTOWN

Frontline Agencies Inc., 689 George Hannum Road, Belchertown, MA 01007. Cassandra Fontaine, same address. Digital marketing agency.

CHICOPEE

Casa De Adoracion Hay Vida En Jesus, 938 Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Rev. Jose A. Rodriguez, 18 Percy St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Church.

Chicopee Liquor Mart Inc., 110 Wheatland Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Bharatkumar Patel, same address. Package store and liquor store.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cali Medspa Inc., 294 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Antigone Panidis, same address. Aesthetic services.

Modern Creative Contractor Inc., 61 Colony Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Talal Mhanna, same address. Building, remodeling, and home improvement.

EASTHAMPTON

Hometown Financial Acquisition Corp., 36 Main St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Matthew S. Sosik, same address. Investments and acquisitions.

HADLEY

Tranquil Spirits Acupuncture Inc., 132 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Debra Rusenko, same address. Acupuncture.

HOLYOKE

Compass Church Holyoke Inc., 41 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Rev. Merlly D. Otero, 3 Didonato Ave., Dudley, MA 01571. Church.

SOUTH HADLEY

Cytopirate Inc., 6 Greenacre Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Richard Charles Noble, 150 Hillside Road, Unit 12, Westfield, MA 01085. Lab space.

Floki Inc., 30 Saybrook Circle, South Hadley, MA 01075. Shawn G. Mitchell, same address. Real estate.

SPRINGFIELD

Allen Law, P.C., 1500 Main St., Suite 1506, Springfield, MA 01115. Johnathan H. Allen, same address. Law office.

Brooklyn 28 Inc., 1383 Liberty St., Springfield, MA 01104. Altan Ihas, 329 Miller St. Ludlow, MA 01056. Pizza restaurant.

Burgos Trucking Corp., 24 Delaware Ave., Springfield, MA 01119. Ramon E. Burgos, same address. Trucking.

DBA Certificates

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

HADLEY

Agni Institute
97 Mt. Warner
Kerry Kelley

Allard’s Farm
41 South Maple St.
Wayne Goulet

Ananda Yoga
41 Russell St.
Justine Budhram

Awakened Hearts Healing Arts
245 Russell St., 22
Asherah Allen

Bloom Media
233 Bay Road
Lucy Abbott

Boisvert Farm, LLC
70 Lawrence Place Road
John Boisvert Jr.

Born-Digital
84 Russell St.
Noah Smith

Carr’s Ciderhouse
295 River Dr.
Nicole Blum

Davis Wellness
245 Russell St., 15
Julia Davis

E.A.T. Honey
9 Cemetery Road
Emily Focosi

Embodied Chiropractic
226 Russell St.
Brenna Werme

Fort River Farm
102 Mill Valley Road
Gordan Smith

Green Insurance
195 Russell St., B8
Rick Green

Hadleaf Cannabis
251 Russell St.
Hadleaf Holistic Greens, LLC

Hadley Nail Spa
207 Russell St.
Orchid Nguyen

Hutch Productions
10 Edgewood Ter.
Thomas Hutchings

Jekanowski Farm
38 Roosevelt St.
Kevin Jekanowski

Joe Czajkowski Farm LLC
86 Comins Road
Joe Czajkowski

Many Graces, LLC
15 Lawrence Place
Rebecca Maillet

Norwottuck Crossfit
200 Russell St.
Gymrob, LLC

Pipczynski Farm
22 East St.
Dennis Pipczynski

Purele Waxing Salon Corp.
207 Russell St.
Purnima Relekar

Quantal Research
97 Mt. Warner
Agni Institute

River Valley Bodyworks Inc.
8 Goffe St., B
Bryan Clarke

River Valley Irrigation
57 Bay Road
Eric LaBrecquec

Rustic Flags by Wedge
7 Laural Dr.
David Bertera

Spectra Venue
200 Commonwealth
Erin Sweeney

TLValle Woodworking
15 Bristol Lane
Thomas Valle

Trival Matters
16 Hadley Place
Eileen Keegan

SOUTHWICK

Dan’s Construction
49 Hastings Road
Daniel Denoncourt

Dave’s Specialty Sawing LLC
49 John Mason Road
Denis St. Denis

Glow Spray Tanning
21 Matthews Road
Lauri Scott-Smith

Lake Life 101
101 Point Grove Road
Jennifer Nolasco

OFC Enterprises
2 Sterrett Dr.
Robert Deburro

OTR International Inc.
9 Dairy Lane
David Bishop

Perfectly K Boutique
29 Lauren Lane
Karina Yarrows

Bankruptcies

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

Alfarone, Alessandra M.
19 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/15/2022

Boyle, Shawn
Boyle, Lisa Marie
44 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2022

Brown, Donna M.
16 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2022

Cassavant, Eric Hodgdon
Cassavant, Charlene L.
a/k/a Cachat, Charlene
381 Springside Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/12/2022

Clark, Denise L.
a/k/a Desrochers, Denise
42 Robinridge Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2022

Dahrouj, Nicole L.
22 Farquhar Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/15/2022

Desreuisseau, Rick Allen
Desreuisseau, Shenikah Tenay
369 Unity Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/15/2022

Frodema, Kristen A.
593 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2022

Gagne, Sarah A.
2140 Palmer Road
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/04/2022

Grifoni, William J.
255 South Main St., Apt. # 2
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/12/2022

Hartwright, Philip
12 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/15/2022

Homann, William Fred
42 Beverly St., Apt. 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2022

JK Ryan Trucking, LLC
Lane, Jarrad D.
6 Homer Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2022

Melendez, Brenda Marie
73 Phillipston Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/08/2022

Notre, Rebecca A.
168 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/15/2022

Parent, Alisha C.
22 Adams St., Apt. 2
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/13/2022

Puza, Carol Anne
1694 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/08/2022

Tatro, Malissa L.
177 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/11/2022

Tavares, Maria G.
340 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/12/2022

Tovet, Ralph J.
Tovet, Cynthia L.
a/k/a Montville, Cynthia Louise
623 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 04/01/2022

Watson, Debra L
17 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/31/2022

Zayas, Nathan M.
49 Riverboat Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 04/14/2022

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

ASHFIELD

Beldingville Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $293,333
Buyer: Wesley Rosner
Seller: Beth Manning
Date: 04/08/22

553 Bellus Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $293,333
Buyer: Wesley Rosner
Seller: Beth Manning
Date: 04/08/22

222 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Katharine Bak
Seller: Meredith C. Kern
Date: 04/12/22

136 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Whitney A. Retallic
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 04/14/22

BUCKLAND

3 Union St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: Joseph Kopera
Seller: Jonathan Magee
Date: 04/08/22

COLRAIN

14 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jason D. Hubert
Seller: Gary L. Root
Date: 04/15/22

CONWAY

367 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Jaimie A. Colica-Ekness
Seller: Christina G. Salgo
Date: 04/04/22

DEERFIELD

26 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Bruce J. Pacyna
Seller: Janet Carroll
Date: 04/14/22

32 South Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Keyes
Seller: Powers, Terence E., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

GREENFIELD

97 Franklin St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $432,850
Buyer: Nathaniel A. Cox
Seller: James Vanhouten
Date: 04/04/22

74 Crescent St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Laura Townes
Seller: Julie P. Britton
Date: 04/12/22

12 Oak Ridge Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Despina E. Hoffman
Seller: Jason D. Hubert
Date: 04/15/22

6 Power Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Carolyn Gargone
Seller: Danica Phelps
Date: 04/12/22

123 Verde Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Alan Distasio
Seller: Greenfield KMW LLC
Date: 04/14/22

179-181 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: MHE Properties LLC
Seller: Christopher Green
Date: 04/07/22

LEVERETT

20 Cushman Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $372,200
Buyer: Henry E. Whitlock
Seller: Chester D. Cramer
Date: 04/15/22

18 Richardson Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Chad Williams
Seller: Richard K. Williams
Date: 04/12/22

MONTAGUE

11 Country Club Lane
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Bryant
Seller: Karbon FT
Date: 04/06/22

4 Henry Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Vicki A. Vincent
Seller: Tammy S. Blair
Date: 04/04/22

470 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Caitlin A. Hart
Seller: Tammy R. Sachse
Date: 04/15/22

55 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Heather L. Creek
Seller: Joseph A. Tomaus
Date: 04/14/22

NORTHFIELD

12 North Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Grace M. Jost
Seller: Thomas Aquinas College
Date: 04/04/22

ORANGE

5 Kelton St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn Burnham
Seller: Pashek, Alexandra, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/22

36 Summit St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Ambar K. Ortiz
Seller: AGT Homes LLC
Date: 04/06/22

21 Winter St.
Orange, MA 01331
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Liliana Calvo
Seller: Oakland Development Co. LLC
Date: 04/15/22

SHELBURNE

355 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shelburne Farm & Garden LLC
Seller: Patricia S. Schmidt
Date: 04/08/22

SHUTESBURY

260 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Lucas M. Notarangelo
Seller: Lynda M. Hicks
Date: 04/13/22

WHATELY

222 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Melanie A. Rivers
Seller: Mary K. Nicoll
Date: 04/05/22

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

26 Arnold St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Nageh Shenouda
Seller: Goudreau, Donald F., (Estate)
Date: 04/13/22

19 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Tracy Tavares
Seller: Taylor N. Hartmann
Date: 04/07/22

59 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $27,617,379
Buyer: PM US Owner LLC
Seller: CGI MFG Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/14/22

79 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $27,617,379
Buyer: PM US Owner LLC
Seller: CGI MFG Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/14/22

99 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $27,617,379
Buyer: PM US Owner LLC
Seller: CGI MFG Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/14/22

27 High Meadow Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Wayne A. Krupa
Seller: Jeremy A. Casey
Date: 04/14/22

45 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Aixa Correa-Calderon
Seller: Eva Rizzaro-Reyes
Date: 04/12/22

220 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: John E. Curtin
Seller: Karen L. Gales
Date: 04/04/22

27 Merrill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Rick Giroux
Seller: William C. Barker
Date: 04/07/22

660 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Tedeschi Properties LLC
Seller: Charlotte R. Sulborski
Date: 04/15/22

1012 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Bilal Chaudhery
Seller: Paul Menard
Date: 04/07/22

164-194 South St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: 194 South Street LP
Date: 04/04/22

938 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Suffield St. Holdings LLC
Seller: Leyden Realty LLC
Date: 04/11/22

952 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Suffield St Holdings LLC
Seller: Judith D. Asselin
Date: 04/11/22

30 Tom St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/13/22

BRIMFIELD

61 Apple Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $473,300
Buyer: Timothy M. Ryan
Seller: K&M Inc.
Date: 04/14/22

CHICOPEE

20 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: BD Asset Co. 5 LLC
Date: 04/15/22

37 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Alan R. Blankenship
Seller: Alan C. Blankenship
Date: 04/11/22

Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pride Stores LLC
Seller: Pride LP
Date: 04/15/22

108 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Michael Durgin
Seller: Joseph F. Fairbanks
Date: 04/06/22

278 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Omayra Rodriguez-Ortiz
Seller: Andrew N. Suarez
Date: 04/15/22

13 Hamilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Jonathan Peloquin
Seller: David J. Walker
Date: 04/08/22

26 Laclede Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michele Boone
Seller: Marijean Gamache
Date: 04/05/22

1 Leary Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Angel L. Rosa
Seller: Shirley J. Thurston
Date: 04/06/22

43 Lorimer St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Melanie Fredette
Seller: Linda M. McCarthy
Date: 04/05/22

66 Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Zucco Estates LLC
Seller: Cebula Electronics Corp.
Date: 04/06/22

91 Marcelle St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $236,050
Buyer: Hollie L. Rabida
Seller: Sarah Jasinski-Wodecki
Date: 04/04/22

58 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andrew Hernandez
Seller: Catherine A. Cox
Date: 04/08/22

896 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Zahraa Abdullah
Seller: Cheryl I. Kaye
Date: 04/08/22

74 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Lance Sciarretta
Seller: Lee-Ann E. Guyott
Date: 04/04/22

89 Robak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Miguel Garces
Seller: Keith N. McDonald
Date: 04/15/22

69 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: George Estrada
Seller: Kaitlin D. Ryan
Date: 04/15/22

52 Simonich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert L. Scribner
Seller: Luke LLC
Date: 04/06/22

107 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Daniel Cargile
Seller: Boisvert, Robert A., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

139 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Tavernier Investments LLC
Seller: Lenin Diaz
Date: 04/11/22

100 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Gabriel Martinez
Seller: Grzelak, Marie, (Estate)
Date: 04/06/22

55 Stedman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Josefina Sanchez-Rosario
Seller: Magali Rivera
Date: 04/08/22

128 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Western Mass. Training Consortium
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 04/08/22

22 Yale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Cameron Danalis
Seller: Anne C. Savage
Date: 04/15/22

EAST LONGMEADOW

8 Boulder St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Joanna K. Bodnar
Seller: Normand F. Cormier
Date: 04/11/22

509 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Samuel Brodeur
Seller: Williams, Maria L., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

64 Euclid Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Murhab E. Tamura
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 04/11/22

38 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Anthony Bracci
Seller: Jennifer A. Silvestri
Date: 04/15/22

159 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $319,300
Buyer: John Perenick
Seller: Marilyn E. Schweitzer
Date: 04/15/22

82 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Quercus Properties LLC
Seller: Lori A. Hebert
Date: 04/04/22

620 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Dickinson
Seller: Robert F. Spellman
Date: 04/06/22

71 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kennedy Acquisitions LLC
Seller: Tallage Lincoln LLC
Date: 04/08/22

GRANVILLE

McCarthy Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Erik C. Pedersen
Seller: Marc Pereira
Date: 04/05/22

HOLLAND

58 North Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Susan Smith
Seller: Paul M. Gillis
Date: 04/15/22

HOLYOKE

165 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Maria J. Cosme-Velez
Seller: Albert E. Paone
Date: 04/07/22

850 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jean Dorsainvil
Seller: Maria M. Mercedes
Date: 04/08/22

67 Fairmont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Gladys Vasquez
Seller: Gorecki, Emily M., (Estate)
Date: 04/13/22

966 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Juan E. Hernandez
Seller: Paul E. Bessette
Date: 04/13/22

172 Michigan Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Melinda S. Darling
Seller: Bruce M. Pare
Date: 04/13/22

1745 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,435,000
Buyer: Rialto ID At N. 50 LLC
Seller: Orion Pro Friend KP LLC
Date: 04/06/22

180 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rivera-Melendez
Seller: Caroline Lopez
Date: 04/08/22

605 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Julio Maldonado
Seller: Carlos F. Colon
Date: 04/11/22

80 South Bay State Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: John R. Copen
Seller: Joel M. Bierwert
Date: 04/13/22

20 Valley Heights
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Fosberg
Seller: Harand, Stefan, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/22

445 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Janira Rodriguez
Seller: Jane C. Chevalier
Date: 04/15/22

LONGMEADOW

55 Morningside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Shawn B. Schrager
Seller: Marilynn W. Smith
Date: 04/15/22

27 Woodlawn Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Travis R. Crosby
Seller: James M. Maroney
Date: 04/04/22

LUDLOW

848 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Dalton Allard
Seller: Ross J. Dominique
Date: 04/14/22

124 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel Cabido
Seller: Thomas E. Fournier
Date: 04/08/22

83 Hubbard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Nicholas Sawicki
Seller: David Summers
Date: 04/14/22

46 Jerad Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Erin M. Valencik
Seller: Marybeth M. Bolduc
Date: 04/14/22

23 Karen Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Neftali Gonzalez
Seller: Hawrylciw, Peter, (Estate)
Date: 04/12/22

125 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Carolyne C. Pereira
Seller: Sergio Pereira
Date: 04/11/22

39 Main Blvd.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Melissa Densmore
Seller: Jeffrey W. Balding
Date: 04/13/22

20 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Julian A. White
Seller: Basile Realty LLC
Date: 04/08/22

12 Pleasantview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Peter Kratimenos
Seller: Crissey, Ellen J., (Estate)
Date: 04/13/22

415 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jose A. Salvador
Seller: Maria H. Fernandes
Date: 04/15/22

MONSON

369 Cedar Swamp Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Frank W. Hull
Seller: Wayne Zbierski
Date: 04/13/22

PALMER

140 3 Rivers Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Christine Johnson
Seller: William R. Baird
Date: 04/11/22

145 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Robert C. McNabb
Seller: Craig A. Dahlquist
Date: 04/11/22

251 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Zacharias Fragkiadakis
Seller: Adam L. Norton
Date: 04/15/22

1210 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brian Morgan
Seller: Thomas P. Marum
Date: 04/15/22

19 Colonial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,019
Buyer: Kimberly Cantino
Seller: Lauren Meister
Date: 04/15/22

83 Fairview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Amanda Szidat
Seller: Karen J. White
Date: 04/13/22

15 Lathrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: 15 Lathrop Street LLC
Seller: Hollie L. Rabida
Date: 04/04/22

1257 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Victor M. Gomes
Seller: Weihua Zeng
Date: 04/04/22

1245-1247 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Gayle Suzor
Seller: Paul K. Curry
Date: 04/14/22

458 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Valerie Baldwin
Seller: Robert J. Vanzandt
Date: 04/06/22

364 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Rapid Home Improvements Inc.
Seller: Joseph H. Staniszewski
Date: 04/14/22

RUSSELL

4 Park St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Sean J. Zielinski
Seller: Daniel Albano
Date: 04/12/22

SPRINGFIELD

945 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mathew Sartori
Seller: NKZ Realty Inc.
Date: 04/05/22

18-20 Alsace St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Hiller
Seller: Dismuke, William T., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/22

18 Arliss St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Michael J. Rosado-Sanchez
Seller: Jacqueline Camacho
Date: 04/14/22

210 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Colin Corridan
Seller: Michael A. Fenton
Date: 04/08/22

42-46 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Karl P. Baxter
Seller: Jean Tailleur
Date: 04/13/22

25 Bellwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alisha G. Jones
Seller: Kaylene A. Turgeon
Date: 04/13/22

66-68 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Eddie C. Tsang
Seller: Czeslaw Kierkla
Date: 04/12/22

23 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Rosario
Seller: Viet N. Nguyen
Date: 04/11/22

35 Blanding St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Yolanda Guerra
Seller: Elizabeth Rivera
Date: 04/08/22

1090 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: 1090 Boston Road Inc.
Seller: Ann S. Tranghese
Date: 04/06/22

167 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Parent
Seller: Janet Surniak
Date: 04/14/22

55 Burton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Victor M. Rivera
Seller: Aaron W. Czub
Date: 04/12/22

1261-1263 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Bryan O. Beltran
Seller: Elisana Rubiera
Date: 04/11/22

1283 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,700
Buyer: Phoenix Development Inc.
Seller: Harold R. Belhumeur
Date: 04/08/22

157 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Sebastian Jimenez
Seller: Marta Mendre
Date: 04/11/22

188 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Andy Solivan
Seller: Tavia Jones
Date: 04/04/22

117 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Sidy Dione
Seller: Prime Partners LLC
Date: 04/06/22

238-240 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Samuel K. Asante
Seller: Kwaku A. Yeboah
Date: 04/08/22

262-264 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Carlos Feliciano
Seller: Danieli, Vincent R., (Estate)
Date: 04/05/22

68-70 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John Espinoza
Seller: Pioneer Housing LLC
Date: 04/08/22

54 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Eduardo Felix
Seller: Eulogio T. Felix
Date: 04/08/22

71 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Cody E. Zuidema
Seller: Victoria Mancheno
Date: 04/14/22

47-49 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lilinet Ortiz-Rivera
Seller: Aita Gajmer
Date: 04/15/22

39 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Denis Diaz
Seller: Kristen Orr-Westbrook
Date: 04/08/22

40 East Hooker St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Yonny A. Gonzalez
Seller: Ramon A. Nunez
Date: 04/08/22

63 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Steven P. Gill
Seller: Peta-Gaye Y. Ewans-Porter
Date: 04/13/22

59 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Tavia Jones
Seller: Daniel E. Garfield
Date: 04/04/22

41-43 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Willie Sam
Date: 04/14/22

77 Fisher St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Luz N. Rivera-Alicea
Seller: Rosany Santiago
Date: 04/05/22

57 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Rafael L. Bermudez
Seller: Jankiewicz, Edward D., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/22

55 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Irma Calvillo
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 04/06/22

224 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose S. Santana
Seller: Frank J. Fortune
Date: 04/15/22

171 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Mirna L. Nieves
Seller: Daniel Cabido
Date: 04/08/22

173 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Angel Avilez
Seller: Tara A. Juzba
Date: 04/08/22

44 Holy Cross St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Francisco Lopez-Ortega
Seller: Stacie M. Coulombe
Date: 04/15/22

74 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Property Advantage Inc.
Seller: Jamie M. Hruby
Date: 04/07/22

34 Ina St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Betty B. Rodriguez
Seller: Elizabeth Rivera
Date: 04/12/22

58 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Marcos Decarvalho
Seller: Sarah Stoddard
Date: 04/12/22

72 Kipling St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Manuel M. Rodriguez
Seller: Lynda Marotte
Date: 04/15/22

7-9 Kosciusko St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Millicent Lardi-Frimpong
Seller: Frances I. Rivera-Reyes
Date: 04/05/22

15 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Luis A. Nunez-Fox
Seller: Javier Hernandez
Date: 04/05/22

63 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,999
Buyer: Neiman Jenkins
Seller: Rosinski Realty Inc.
Date: 04/07/22

160 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Crismary Lorenzo
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 04/08/22

57-59 Lester St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Edwin A. Contreras
Seller: Jose Z. Hernandez
Date: 04/15/22

57-59 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: C. M. Merejildo-Almonte
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 04/04/22

18-20 Longfellow Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $336,500
Buyer: Frederic Julien
Seller: Ramesh Gajmer
Date: 04/08/22

39 Ludlow Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Rafi Jerez
Seller: Peter G. Joanides
Date: 04/15/22

41 Manitoba St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Othneil S. Marsh
Seller: David Kachinkis
Date: 04/14/22

32 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Edward P. Medina
Seller: Neftali Rivera
Date: 04/08/22

87 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Javier Hernandez
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 04/05/22

67 Middlebrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Justin H. Moloney
Seller: Paige Schafer
Date: 04/11/22

70 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Doak
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 04/14/22

596-598 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Richard A. Femmel
Date: 04/14/22

229 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Jessica Barber
Seller: Mullen, Shirley M., (Estate)
Date: 04/06/22

139 Odion St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jill M. Humiston
Seller: Dhanya RE Holdings LLC
Date: 04/04/22

27 Ogden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Eddie Rivera
Seller: Luz N. Colon
Date: 04/07/22

1239 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: William Rios-Rivera
Seller: Omayra Rodriguez-Ortiz
Date: 04/15/22

30 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Brigett N. Torres
Seller: Antonio Henriquez
Date: 04/15/22

144 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Miosotis Hernandez
Seller: Lilinet Ortiz-Rivera
Date: 04/15/22

1201-1219 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $4,289,500
Buyer: OM Parker St. Plaza LLC
Seller: Sims Enterprises LLC
Date: 04/07/22

72 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jens Martinez
Seller: Marco Scibeli
Date: 04/08/22

71 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Juan Febus-Morales
Seller: Lorenzo Vasquez
Date: 04/07/22

860 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Garry E. Cooter
Seller: Daniel T. Sullivan
Date: 04/04/22

8 Quentin Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Amy E. Twining
Seller: Twining, Geraldine A., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

125 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Sean D. Halbrook
Seller: Carole Cross
Date: 04/14/22

29 Rhinebeck Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Autumn R. Perry
Seller: Tamme J. McKiernan
Date: 04/12/22

62-64 Rifle St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Jeremiah Sampson
Seller: Sadia Kausar
Date: 04/06/22

230 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Primitiva Lopez
Seller: Orlando Caban
Date: 04/13/22

796 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Melainie Alvarado
Seller: Mark A. Boucher
Date: 04/08/22

10 Saint Lawrence Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Nicole Gryszowka
Seller: Leslie Brunelle
Date: 04/12/22

78 Scarsdale Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Emily M. Miele
Seller: Doris G. Lowrie
Date: 04/12/22

258 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Celia B. Rougellis
Date: 04/15/22

7 Snowden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jorge Caldero
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/14/22

233 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Noreen Roy
Seller: Jacqueline Allder
Date: 04/12/22

57-59 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: NRES LLC
Seller: 57 & 58 Suffolk St. Realty
Date: 04/08/22

11 Superior Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Edward K. Wiafe
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 04/11/22

34 Superior Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Camacho
Seller: Dianne Poole
Date: 04/13/22

146 Temby St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Denis
Seller: Humboldt Realty LLC
Date: 04/08/22

85 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Juliana Santiago-Lopez
Seller: 83 Thompson Street LLC
Date: 04/08/22

107 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Yolimar Torres
Seller: Emanuel Correa-Cruz
Date: 04/08/22

103 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Duc T. Le
Seller: Yuliya Saykina
Date: 04/12/22

17 Washington Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Jeremy Rodriguez
Seller: Jeffrey Mitchell
Date: 04/13/22

92 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jamie E. Pimentel
Seller: Joseph S. Kellner
Date: 04/11/22

145 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Errolique Z. Lord
Seller: Jonathan Barnhart
Date: 04/11/22

82 Wilson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Dontavian M. Gladden
Seller: Allen Rosario
Date: 04/14/22

19-21 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: RRM Homes LLC
Seller: Marcus Wannamaker
Date: 04/15/22

SOUTHWICK

809 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Procon Group LLC
Seller: 809 College Highway LLC
Date: 04/12/22

3 Honeybird Run
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Amitkumar Patel
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 04/07/22

203 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Laura Ronghi
Seller: Morrill, Ruth R., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

56 Sunnyside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Chris R. Rolandini
Seller: Luke Paull
Date: 04/15/22

TOLLAND

136 Woods Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jacqueline M. Guzman
Seller: Evelyn M. Andrejczyk
Date: 04/13/22

WALES

2 Cordially Colony
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Brian Person
Seller: Eugene Tosetti
Date: 04/13/22

10 Sichols Colony Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joel McGrath
Seller: Walter Carlson
Date: 04/13/22

WEST SPRINGFIELD

446 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Daniel Carthon
Seller: David J. Holman
Date: 04/07/22

502 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Torry Gajda
Seller: Ziad Hannoush
Date: 04/15/22

168 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Nicole Pousland
Seller: James P. Foley
Date: 04/06/22

69 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Seller: William A. Bushey
Date: 04/05/22

56 Exposition Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Melanie M. Nunez
Seller: Revitalized Renovations
Date: 04/15/22

65 Exposition Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Aga Realty LLC
Seller: S&K Properties LLC
Date: 04/08/22

29-31 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Luis Gonzalez
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 04/07/22

36 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Saida Dzhalalova
Seller: Julio C. Maldonado
Date: 04/11/22

28-30 Moseley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Padam Gajmer
Seller: Ishora Adhikari
Date: 04/06/22

1468 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Craig M. Anderson
Seller: Robert A. Lamirande
Date: 04/04/22

72 Roseland Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Dadhi Adhikari
Seller: Bhakta Khadka
Date: 04/06/22

758 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Anatoliy Shvetsov
Seller: Kelly, George A., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

52 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $343,500
Buyer: Patrick J. Burns
Seller: David K. Roberts
Date: 04/14/22

WESTFIELD

147 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kristine M. Cook
Seller: Ryan C. Dunphy
Date: 04/14/22

96 Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Mondry
Seller: Gavin, Rosemary A., (Estate)
Date: 04/05/22

866 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $301,500
Buyer: Joseph W. Marcoux
Seller: Wayne A. Krupa
Date: 04/14/22

1342 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Michael P. Dupuis
Seller: Janik, John J., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/22

1840 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Mary-Elizabeth S. Fox
Seller: Paul P. Wellspeak
Date: 04/14/22

25 Ely St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Northern Studio LLC
Seller: Williams, David J., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/22

2 Fowler Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Glenn Korostynski
Seller: USA VA
Date: 04/05/22

11 Grove Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Ross MacAdam
Seller: Yurii Chmut
Date: 04/12/22

6 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Hector M. Rios
Seller: Ricky L. Disanto
Date: 04/06/22

33 Leaview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $446,000
Buyer: John D. Jasiewicz
Seller: Sherry M. Ferrier
Date: 04/15/22

32 Margerie St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Robert E. Tuttle
Date: 04/11/22

143 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Padam Gajmer
Seller: Jit Naubhag
Date: 04/06/22

23 Noble Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Susan L. Petrucelli
Seller: Ciro L. Petrucelli
Date: 04/08/22

14 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Mechanic Man LLC
Seller: J&F Management LLP
Date: 04/04/22

1071 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Doug Fuller
Seller: Hickson, Mary Rose K., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

101 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: 101 Springdale LLC
Seller: Tova Realty Corp.
Date: 04/08/22

100 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,100
Buyer: Ryan Dunphy
Seller: Kristyn S. Hurley
Date: 04/14/22

WILBRAHAM

24 Grassy Meadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,100
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Bruce A. Williams
Date: 04/05/22

48 Shirley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Yue Ho
Seller: Gerard A. Desjardins
Date: 04/12/22

404 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ann F. Howell
Seller: Kate A. Gaw
Date: 04/14/22

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

107 High Point Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Frederick Civian
Seller: Sandra L. Petersen RET
Date: 04/08/22

25 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $522,000
Buyer: Brett J. Butler
Seller: Monique M. Hillen
Date: 04/14/22

106 Logtown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Amherst Community Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Ruth V. Hazzard
Date: 04/15/22

35 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $524,900
Buyer: Robert A. Carleo
Seller: Bornstein, Barbara L., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/22

74 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $687,502
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mariaelena Garcia
Date: 04/07/22

1581 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,075,581
Buyer: L. Beth Perlbinder RET
Seller: Martin J. Miller
Date: 04/15/22

39 Summerfield Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $677,000
Buyer: Emma Simmons
Seller: Gail J. Lansky
Date: 04/13/22

BELCHERTOWN

55 Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01009
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 55 Main Project LLC
Seller: Collective Copies Inc.
Date: 04/04/22

429 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Sarah Hilburn-Crapps
Seller: Raymond G. Thomas
Date: 04/11/22

290 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Justin A. Srodulski
Seller: David L. Brosseau
Date: 04/13/22

261 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $328,500
Buyer: Devin M. Furtado
Seller: Rudolf Pauls
Date: 04/12/22

297 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Ryan M. Partridge
Seller: Lauren Paschall
Date: 04/12/22

CHESTERFIELD

24 Bisbee Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Noah Berman
Seller: Thea M. Post
Date: 04/04/22

1 River Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $501,000
Buyer: Charlotte Summers
Seller: Joseph Russo
Date: 04/13/22

CUMMINGTON

768 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: BD Geffin LLC
Seller: Dennis W. Forgea
Date: 04/14/22

EASTHAMPTON

24 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Andres Corrada-Emmanuel
Seller: William B. Kerby
Date: 04/08/22

11 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Bryan C. Pascoe
Seller: Payne, Peter A. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

42 Hannum Brook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Wesley Strong
Seller: Deborah L. Grimm
Date: 04/14/22

20 Highland Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Amber Rodgers-Davey
Seller: Alex K. Phakos
Date: 04/14/22

93-R Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $2,200,000
Buyer: Tasty Top Development LLC
Seller: Courtney Easthampton LLC
Date: 04/11/22

 

GRANBY

153 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Makenzie Dion
Seller: Edwin E. Olmeda
Date: 04/04/22

159 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Chicopee Chestnut LLC
Seller: Janice M. Kovitch
Date: 04/15/22

84 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Michael Shields
Seller: Gladysh Capital LLC
Date: 04/15/22

HADLEY

105 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: Ellen Sale
Seller: G. Christopher Blauvelt
Date: 04/11/22

102 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Robert Thorpe
Seller: Sarah M. Fahey
Date: 04/13/22

15 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Pride Stores LLC
Seller: Pride LP
Date: 04/15/22

41 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Renu Sharma-Gehring
Seller: Chandrakant B. Patel
Date: 04/13/22

117 South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Muraski, Nancy A., (Estate)
Date: 04/07/22

HATFIELD

128 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Mollye A. Maxner
Seller: E. A. Smiarowski RET
Date: 04/08/22

North Hatfield Road, Lot 2
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Omasta Landscaping Inc.
Seller: James M. Motyka
Date: 04/14/22

North Hatfield Road, Lot 3
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Omasta Landscaping Inc.
Seller: James M. Motyka
Date: 04/14/22

North Hatfield Road, Lot 4
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Omasta Landscaping Inc.
Seller: James M. Motyka
Date: 04/14/22

Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: M. A. Wendolowski Farm LLC
Seller: J. P. Regish & T. A. Delaney TR
Date: 04/07/22

HUNTINGTON

46 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anna Footit
Seller: Ryan W. Macrae
Date: 04/14/22

MIDDLEFIELD

9 Alderman Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Farrelly FT
Seller: James, Edward A., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/22

NORTHAMPTON

32 Adare Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Eleanor K. Alexader RET
Seller: Nicholas P. Naunton
Date: 04/06/22

Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $911,600
Buyer: Dead River Co. LLC
Seller: Conway RT
Date: 04/12/22

183 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Carolina Aragon
Seller: Mary F. Lyons
Date: 04/07/22

136 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $736,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Malkin
Seller: Thomas Wartenberg RET
Date: 04/05/22

39 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Pioneer Development LLC
Seller: Anne O. Smith
Date: 04/04/22

279 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Barcelona Avenue LLC
Seller: Brian C. Lafond
Date: 04/11/22

75 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Brittany A. Gaetano
Seller: Naomi Wolf
Date: 04/08/22

29 Industrial Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $2,675,000
Buyer: GPD 29 Industrial Dr. LLC
Seller: 29 Industrial Dr. East LLP
Date: 04/05/22

312 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $915,000
Buyer: Lake Rentals LLC
Seller: Greco Properties LLP
Date: 04/15/22

316 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $915,000
Buyer: Lake Rentals LLC
Seller: Greco Properties LLP
Date: 04/15/22

North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $911,600
Buyer: Dead River Co. LLC
Seller: Conway RT
Date: 04/12/22

39 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Emily Stout
Seller: Birdie Properties LLC
Date: 04/13/22

767 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Galen Hostetter
Seller: Joseph M. Matrishon
Date: 04/15/22

51 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Rondina Acquisitions Corp.
Seller: Robert J. Connelly
Date: 04/13/22

1036 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Matthew Desouza
Seller: P-Tush 1 LLC
Date: 04/13/22

PELHAM

136 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Yiwen Zhu
Seller: Amanda L. Huhmann
Date: 04/08/22

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Justin W. Hansen
Seller: Roy J. Sabourin
Date: 04/08/22

412 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Elis Hernandez
Seller: Scott Family Properties LLC
Date: 04/07/22

8 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: JN Duquette Son Construction Inc.
Seller: Mountain Brook LLC
Date: 04/06/22

1 Marcel St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Perreault
Seller: Lusignan, George R., (Estate)
Date: 04/04/22

171 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: James L. Sanner
Seller: Linda M. Paquette
Date: 04/06/22

85 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ann M. Soumar
Seller: Fleming, John, (Estate)
Date: 04/15/22

13 The Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: E&G RT
Seller: Jaime M. Dahlquist
Date: 04/06/22

75 Washington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $326,100
Buyer: Sean T. Laflamme
Seller: Zadkiel RT
Date: 04/15/22

18 Wood Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $445,650
Buyer: Juan Cruz-Rivera
Seller: Lucid Development Inc.
Date: 04/12/22

131 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Roy J. Sabourin
Seller: Marcotte, Bryan A., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/22

SOUTHAMPTON

Gil Farm Road Lot 8
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Giberson Construction Inc.
Seller: GIL Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 04/07/22

Gil Farm Road Lot 9
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Giberson Construction Inc.
Seller: GIL Farm Road Estates Inc.
Date: 04/07/22

34 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Eleanor F. Cartelli
Seller: Selina M. Fournier
Date: 04/15/22

WARE

17 Beach Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Christina Diaz
Seller: Gail M. Armstrong
Date: 04/06/22

21 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Allyson Ridz
Seller: Dale A. Shaw
Date: 04/14/22

34 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Lydia M. Crehan
Seller: Patricia A. Pittsley
Date: 04/11/22

261 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Alycia L. Robin
Seller: Philip S. Bartholomew
Date: 04/08/22

16 Meadow Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Stephanie L. Henley
Seller: Michael E. Guenette
Date: 04/14/22

32 Monroe St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Samora R. Stephen
Seller: Nicholas Markopoulos
Date: 04/14/22

48 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David T. Britton
Seller: Tammy L. Salsbury
Date: 04/05/22

29 Prospect St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vincent A. David
Seller: Scribner Properties LLC
Date: 04/04/22

17 Sherwin St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Blackhorse Builders Inc.
Seller: Home4you LLC
Date: 04/12/22

197 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alexandria T. LLC
Seller: Nikitas G. Karanikis
Date: 04/12/22

WILLIAMSBURG

3 North Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Sarah Nichols
Seller: B. Ferrante Bricker FT
Date: 04/08/22

WESTHAMPTON

23 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Jessica R. McKinnon
Seller: Marianne G. Zurn
Date: 04/08/22

WORTHINGTON

734 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Adam G. Church
Seller: Robert W. Hooper
Date: 04/08/22

549 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tyler Burke
Seller: Travis L. Roberts
Date: 04/08/22

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

United Faith Methodist
191 Montcalm St.
$5,000 — Door masonry

LEE

South Lee Assocs. LLC
501 Pleasant St.
$22,500 — Sprinklers

LENOX

Dyer Edward Davis
52 Cliffwood St.
$16,000 — Replace door and install new
window

PITTSFIELD

Lee Bank
180 South Street
N/A — Site and concrete work for new foundation

SPRINGFIELD

Springfield City of Elias Brookings Middle School
433 Walnut St.
$1,309,000 — Install roof mounted solar panels with battery
energy storage system

Giggle Gardens Nursery School
627 State St.
$30,000 — Add 60-foot-long covered canopy to rear of building
for parking lot drop off

Honore LLC
34 Front St.
$11,000 — Interior alterations

FM Holdings LLC
1125 Page Blvd.
$810,366 — Alter 5,000 square feet for new interior office space

Western New England College
1215 Wilbraham Road
$25,294 — Alter 500-square-foot interior

Daily News

 

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced today that President and CEO Katie Allan Zobel intends to transition out of her role, concluding 17 years of service and a decade-long tenure as executive leader at the foundation.  

Zobel will continue to serve in her role while engaged in continued succession planning with the Foundation Trustees through September 2022.  

“On behalf of the trustees, I want to express my gratitude for Katie’s many contributions to the Community Foundation and to our community. She has led the organization with passion and a deep commitment to its mission and impactful work,” said Paul Murphy, trustee chair. “Under Katie’s stewardship and with the support of her talented and dedicated team, the foundation’s position as the region’s philanthropy hub has been strengthened by the more than doubling of its assets; the building of strong partnerships with donors, institutional partners, and community leaders; and the nearly doubling of its staff capacity. It is without a doubt that Katie is leaving the foundation stronger than it has ever been, which benefits the communities that it serves throughout Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties.” 

Building on the prior accomplishments of the foundation, Zobel has led the foundation through a period of extraordinary innovation, growth, and change. Under her leadership, the foundation launched and directed ValleyGives, which raised more than $10 million through annual one-day, on-line fundraising campaigns for local nonprofits, established new partnerships with state and private philanthropy to expand funding for the region, including the launch of ValleyCreates, a partnership with the Barr Foundation established to support a vibrant arts and creativity sector in western Massachusetts. 

The foundation has also supported research on college completion and expanded funding for local colleges and universities through its Western MA Completes initiative. The Community Foundation has distributed more than $13 million through the COVID-19 Response Fund to support community members and nonprofit partners most severely impacted by the pandemic. 

“It has been a joy, an honor, and a privilege to serve my community as a member of the CFWM team.  I arrived on a three-month temporary assignment that evolved into an amazing 17-years,” said Zobel. “I have had the great good fortune to be connected deeply to an incredibly generous and caring community that gifted me with countless opportunities to work alongside people determined to make the world a better place. 

“I am so proud of what we have built together, how willingly we have supported each other during some of the greatest challenges our communities have experienced, and the promise it holds for our future,” she went on. “It’s been quite an adventure and now it’s time for me to hand over the reins to the foundation’s next leader and seek out my next professional adventure.” 

A national search for a successor will commence this month under Murphy’s leadership. Last week the trustees elected the firm Lindauer to launch a national search for Zobel’s successor. Lindauer has substantial experience in placing highly qualified candidates in organizations like the Community Foundation.  

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SPRINGFIELD — Health New England is offering $100,000 in grants for non-profit organizations that address inequities to improve maternal and infant health. The company’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) grants will award up to $10,000 per organization. 

The DEIB grants will fund non-profits whose programs address health equity and focus on engaging at least one social determinant of health (SDOH). SDOHs are conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health, quality of life, and life expectancy. These may include socioeconomic status, food insecurity, education, access to health care, safe housing, discrimination, violence, and trauma, etc.  

Registered 501(c)(3) non-profits focused on communities in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties are eligible. Eligible organizations can find out more and apply for the grant here. Submissions are due by midnight on May 30. 

“Health New England’s Community Health Needs Assessment shows that Black women in Berkshire, Hampden, and Worcester counties are more likely to receive inadequate prenatal care compared to White women. The same holds for Latinas in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. Funding programs that reduce barriers in accessing critical prenatal care for Black and Latina women will improve health outcomes for moms and their babies,” said Katie Bruno, Health New England’s Public Health and Wellness Program Manager.  

Health New England, a Baystate Health-owned not-for-profit health plan, continues to invest in the health and well-being of the people in the communities it serves. Over the past four years, Health New England’s grants have provided more than $1.2 million in funding to nonprofits in Western and Central Massachusetts.  

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SPRINGFIELD — Kevin M. Sears, AHWD, C2EX, of Springfield, has been elected 2023 first vice president of the National Association of REALTORS®. The election took place at the NAR board of directors meeting. 
Sears is a broker/partner of Sears Real Estate, specializing in single-family brokerage and property management. He has served NAR in numerous capacities, including as a president’s liaison in 2019 and as NAR vice president of Government Affairs in 2017. 

He has a long history of serving in volunteer leadership positions. He served as the 2010 President of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) and state REALTOR® of the Year in 2006. He has been a member of the MAR Board of Directors since 2000. 

The REALTOR® Association of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) elected Sears as president in 2005 and named him REALTOR® of the Year in 2006. He has also served as a Chair of a number of the association’s committees. 

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College is offering area students a free opportunity to enroll in credit courses at the college this summer.  

Rising juniors and seniors are encouraged to participate. The college will be offering a four credit MED 133 Clinical Medical Assisting course. It will be hybrid, with classes being offered on Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m., with students also responsible for online learning. It will be offered June 28 through July 29. MED133 offers entry level theory and skills as it pertains to the field of medical assisting. Students will be responsible for the purchase/rental of textbook and the purchase of a stethoscope and blood pressure kit (available for less than $30 online). 

The textbook is used for two other courses at Asnuntuck. High school students can consider utilizing Asnuntuck’s free High School Partnership Program to take additional courses in their junior and senior year and utilize the same textbook.  

The second course, also offered to rising high school juniors and seniors, will be the three-credit BMG 202 Principles of Management. Students will only need to purchase or rent a used or new textbook for that course. This course, also hybrid, will require students to be on campus on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. Students will be responsible to do the remainder of their work online. The course will concentrate on the human side of management and case studies will be a major part of the course. It will run from June 29 to July 29.  

Contact Julie Cotnoir ([email protected]) for additional information on how to apply.