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YPS of Greater Springfield Hosts ‘Third Thursday’ Today 

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The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its signature Third Thursday event series at Smokin’ Scoops in West Springfield today, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The networking event will support and encourage young professionals to become more involved and invested in their local communities.  

  

April’s Third Thursday event will feature Smokin’ Scoops’ signature offering, Nitro Ice Cream, made from scratch and mixed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as its popular Boozy Milkshakes, networking with fellow young professionals, food from Springfield’s The Saucy Mama food truck, and more.  

  

“Events like this will help retain individuals who are enthusiastic about the future of the community and their personal endeavors,” said YPS president, Heather Clark. “YPS is here to exchange ideas, share common interests, and cultivate membership to serve as local leaders of tomorrow. We’re hopeful that our monthly events will make it easier to make meaningful connections that will help local young professionals thrive.”  

  

Smokin’ Scoops is located at 1425 Westfield St. in West Springfield. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Registration is free for members and $10 for non-members. Register today by visiting: YPS Third Thursday at Smokin’ Scoops (springfieldyps.com) 

  

Mayors Forum Set for May 4 

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber will present its Mayors Forum on May 4, from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at Springfield’s MassMutual Center. 

Dave Madsen of Western Mass News will moderate the discussion with Mayor Domenic Sarno of Springfield, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, and the region’s newest mayor, Joshua Garcia of Holyoke.  

Sponsored by Common Capital and Health New England in partnership with the MassMutual Center, the discussion will offer an inside look at the personal and professional lives of the elected officials and provide insight into what they’ve learned over the past year. The group will also discuss what the future looks like for local communities as we move past the pandemic.  

“It’s more important than ever to check in with our local elected officials to hear their plans for the future,” said Springfield Regional Chamber President Nancy Creed. “Participants will truly benefit from hearing insider knowledge directly from the mayors during the forum.”  

Tickets are $35 for Springfield Regional Chamber members who purchase tickets in advance, and $45 for future members buying tickets in advance. Participants can register online by visiting the Mayor’s Forum event page here. 

Peter Pan Bus Lines Lifts Mask Mandates  

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SPRINGFIELD — Chris Crean, vice president of Safety & Security at Peter Pan Bus Lines, announced that the company will follow the guidance of TSA, and no longer require employees or passengers to wear a mask while boarding, riding and disembarking the coach. 

The choice to wear a mask will be a decision left to the employee and the passenger, he said.  

HCC opens registration for summer and fall  

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HOLYOKE — Registration is now open for summer and fall classes at Holyoke Community College. 

Summer classes at HCC begin May 24 and run in two, consecutive seven-week sessions: Summer Session I (May 24-July 8); Summer Session II (July 11-Aug. 26).   

The fall 2022 semester begins on Sept. 6. Full 15-week semester classes begin Sept. 6. HCC will also be running three accelerated flex start sessions: Flex Start I classes also begin Sept. 6 and run for seven weeks; Flex Start II classes begin Sept. 26, and run for 12 weeks; Flex Start III classes begin Oct. 31, and run for seven weeks.  

“Fall offers a mix of classes, fully online, fully on campus, and hybrid – partly on campus and partly online, allowing students the opportunity to find what works best for them,” said Mark Hudgik, HCC director of Admissions. “Students should register early to ensure they get the classes they need, taught in the way they want, before they fill up. Students looking to complete credits and also experience summer will find both online and on-campus options, with the majority being online.” 

  

Prospective students can peruse all the course options for summer and fall at: hcc.edu/class-schedule 

  

Students interested in visiting campus, should contact the HCC Admissions office at [email protected] 

For more information on HCC classes or to enroll, please visit hcc.edu/admission or call (413) 552-2321. 

While HCC is ending its mask mandate on May 20, proof of COVID-19 vaccination remains a requirement to enroll in on-campus classes for summer and fall 2022. 

Ad Club of Western Mass. Extends Deadline for Annual Scholarship 

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts has extended the deadline for submissions to April 29 for its annual merit-based scholarship. 

  

The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, the premier organization for all marketing and communications professionals in Western Mass. and Northern Conn., launched its annual scholarship to support future generations of creative professionals. Western Massachusetts seniors who plan to attend an accredited college or technical school to study advertising, communications, marketing, or graphic arts and will be attending in September 2022 are encouraged to apply. The scholarship must be applied against tuition and fees at the school. 

Candidates will be judged on academic performance, extracurricular activities, community service and/or work experience. Scholarship decisions will be made by the Scholarship Committee of The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts. The scholarship will be awarded at the Ad Club’s Creative Awards show in September.   

Applicants can find the guidelines and application form here or can contact the Ad Club at (413) 342-0533, or [email protected] 

“Over the years, the Ad Club has been pleased to award scholarships to graduating seniors throughout the four western MA counties,” said Matt Audette, Ad Club scholarship chair.  

Rocky’s Announces Reopening of Liberty Street Location 

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SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, will celebrate the reopening of its Liberty Street, Springfield location on April 23. 

After months of construction, renovations to the store are complete, adding new features for both homeowners and contractors. 

The reopening celebration begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a board-cutting ceremony, raffle prizes, demonstrations, activities for young people and much more. 

“This renovation has allowed us to expand our paint options and cater to both those who make a living in construction as well as weekend warriors tackling home projects on their own,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. “Inside the Liberty Street location, we have built a paint store within the store, offering a grander range of products. This new and innovative setup offers high-quality products for all our customers.” 

The new space also offers expanded paint selections for contractors and a separate, more convenient entrance for them. This location also employs a master paint specialist who can help customers select and purchase any paint products they need, offering expert advice on everything from colors to the tools needed for the job. 

The store will also be collecting donations for Children’s Miracle Network to benefit Baystate Children’s Hospital. 

Lora Wondolowski Joins the Peace Development Fund as Director of Advancement and Communications    

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AMHERST — Lora Wondolowski has joined the Peace Development Fund’s (PDF) Amherst-based staff as the new director of Advancement & Communication.   

Wondolowski comes to PDF with an extensive background in leadership training, environmental advocacy, fundraising, organization building, and voter education, throughout her career working for the National Audubon Society, League of Conservation Voters, the Mass. League of Environmental Voters, and most recently leading Leadership Pioneer Valley in Springfield.   

As the founding executive director of Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) since 2011, she managed all aspects of LPV’s training programs and development, while growing LPV from a start-up to an established, successful, and productive regional leadership development organization.   

Wondolowski brings more than 20 years of experience with grassroots organizing and community outreach work to lead PDF’s development operations and capacity-building training program, the Sustainability Project.   

“Over the course of my career, I have designed, implemented, and managed advocacy and outreach programs at regional, statewide, and national levels,” she said. “A recent volunteer campaign working to cure rejected ballots in GA and IA reminded me how much I love grassroots organizing and social justice work. I am thrilled to be joining PDF to help strengthen social justice movements across the country.”   

She is also involved locally serving on the boards of directors of the Connecticut River Conservancy, Public Health Institute of Western MA, and the United Way of Pioneer Valley   

The Peace Development Fund’s mission is to build the capacity of community-based organizations through grants, training, and other resources as partners in human rights and social-justice movements.  

Funding Secured for Lupa Zoo 

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LUDLOW — On April 18, opening day at Lupa Zoo, state Sen. Eric Lesser and state Rep. Jacob Oliveira announced $100,000 in funding for American Disabilities Act (ADA) handicapped accessibility improvements, general operations, and expanded virtual opportunities to meet the needs of the pandemic. 

Lupa Zoo is a 20-acre conservation and education institution demonstrating the value, beauty, and interdependence of all living things. 

“I am proud to present this funding to Lupa Zoo, a Ludlow institution dedicated to conservation, education, and connecting our community to animals,” said Lesser “The park does important work protecting our wildlife and providing fun and educational programming in our community, and I am glad to see its mission continue.” 

Said Oliveira, “as a life-long Ludlow resident, Lupa Zoo is a fixture in our community bringing joy to families throughout New England. The pandemic was hard on many community zoos, that is why I am pleased to present funding secured by the House & Senate as they upgrade their facilities and programming for this new season.” 

Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee Hosts 80’s Themed 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run 

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CHICOPEE — On April 30, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee will host an 80’s themed 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run. 

The Kid’s Run will take place at 11:15 a.m. and 5K will take off at noon from the Club located at 580 Meadow St., Chicopee. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best 80’s attire and can enjoy a cookout after the race included with registration fee. There will be a DJ, inflatable obstacle course for kids, ice cream truck and a contest for the best dressed. 

The event is a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee with a cost of $30 per person for the 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run $10. Children will receive a certificate for participation, lunch, and gift to take home. 

The event is sponsored by PeoplesBank, Polish National Credit Union, A. Crane Construction, Planet Fitness, Freedom Credit Union, Mohawk Communications, and Westfield Bank. Anyone interested in signing up, can visit to www.bgcchicopee.org and follow the link for registration. For more information, call (413) 206-4101. 

Northampton Jazz Festival’s ‘Jazz Artists in the Schools’ Program Returns to Northampton High School 

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NORTHAMPTON—After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Elliot Ross Memorial Jazz Artists in the Schools program has returned to Northampton High School with five guest musicians teaching four sessions to students in the Jazz and Rock Improvisation Workshop. 

The visiting musician teaching program is solely funded through donations from family and friends of the late Elliot Ross, a musician and graduate of the high school. Ross died at age 21 in November 2018. By request of the Ross family, the Northampton Jazz Festival established the Jazz Artists in the Schools program at Northampton High School the following year. 

Donations to the program now top $15,000 and make it possible for students of music at the high school to gain insight, tips and techniques from professional, working musicians. 

Led by band director Paul Kinsman, the program is a collaboration between Kinsman and Northampton Jazz Festival’s creative director and producer Paul Arslanian. 

“I am so grateful for all the guest lecturers Paul Arslanian is bringing in, and the Ross family that has kept this program going,” said Kinsman. “It’s really important that we keep jazz in the schools, and this has really helped us come back strong after two years when we were silenced.” 

This spring, five visiting musicians have visited the high school to teach four sessions each of Kinsman’s Jazz and Rock Improvisation Workshop, an elective scheduled during normal academic hours. Each guest musician has led a clinic and workshopped with the students on various topics around the art of improvisation to help hone their skills. 

“Jazz as a genre of music is so diverse and so wide that having a different guest musician come in every week has really exposed me to different ideas that I can absorb and then incorporate into my improvisations,” said Ilan Bryant, a pianist and senior at the school. “I have also been surprised by how the diversity of the other student musicians around me has helped me grow in this class.” 

The guest musicians have included Evan Arntzen, a jazz clarinetist and saxophonist who received his master’s from the Jazz Arts program at The Manhattan School of Music this spring; George Kaye, a lifelong professional jazz bassist; Gabe Childs, a guitarist and recent graduate of the Berklee School of Music; Justin Esiason, a professional trumpeter and a graduate in music at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; and Dave Haughey, a professional cellist, composer, teacher and improviser. 

“For me, starting out improvising, listening to all of the greats play, it was really frustrating to me because it wasn’t as easy to play as they made it sound,” said Bryant. “So, to actually have seasoned musicians come in and break down improvising in all these different parts makes me appreciate how difficult, how complicated and how interesting it is, but it has also allowed me to take steps in the right direction to work on my own solo.” 

The visiting musicians were given the opportunity to teach students different aspects of improvisation given their own professional experience. Topics included melodic variations in improvisation, harmonic considerations in improvisation, the role of guide tones and voicings in improvisation and the role of rhythm in improvisation. 

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Announces New Board Member,Officers 

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HOLYOKE – The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) recently elected five new officers and one new member to its board of directors at its annual meeting. They include: 

  • Ellen W. Freyman, board member-at-large 2022-2024. Freyman concentrates her law practice in commercial finance and real estate: acquisitions and sales, development, leasing and financing. She has an extensive land use practice;
  • Jennifer Johnson, president/chair of the Board: Johnson is the director of Clinical Services for Commonwealth Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. She is a registered nurse and is a Medical Service Corps Officer for the United States Air Force Reserves;
  • Nicole Messier, first vice president, is the program manager for a classified program at Raytheon in which she is responsible for $10 million in annual revenue. She is an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force; 
  • Bonnie J. Walker, second vice president, is the director of Equity and Inclusion at Worcester Academy. She is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the New England Chapter, and the Board at the African Center for Education (ACE), in Worcester;
  • Ryan Matson, secretary, is the vice president of Business Development for Peregrine Property Management, a property management firm based in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is the chair of the GSCWM Fund Development Committee; and

Sheryl Zarozny, treasurer, is practice director at Change Healthcare Consulting. She is a member of the board of advisors for the Macgregor Communications Boston PM Summit and mentors college freshmen at Bryant University on their IDEA program design thinking projects required for all freshmen.   

AIM to Present 2022 Vision Award to Andrew Dreyfus 

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Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) announced that it will present its 2022 Vision Award to Andrew Dreyfus, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, for his decades-long efforts to create a sustainable and equitable health-care system in Massachusetts. 

Dreyfus, who has announced his intention to step down at the end of 2022, has been at the forefront of developing national models for both value-based payment systems for medical care and health-reform measures that have extended coverage to large segments of Massachusetts residents. 

The AIM Vision Award recognizes companies, organizations and individuals who have made unique contributions to the cause of economic opportunity in Massachusetts. The award reflects AIM’s mission to stand for jobs, economic prosperity, innovation, and a government that acknowledges that the private sector has the unique responsibility to create the “common wealth” for the people of Massachusetts. 

The largest employer association in Massachusetts will present the awards as part of its virtual annual meeting on May 6. The one-hour meeting, entitled “Inclusive Economic Growth,” will include live online gatherings, a discussion with Gov. Charlie Baker and networking. 

“Andrew Dreyfus has worked in both the public and private sectors to ensure that the world-class Massachusetts health-care system is affordable, sustainable and accessible to everyone,” said John R. Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AIM. “He has in many ways been the conscience of the Massachusetts health-care system from the landmark 2006 reform to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. AIM is pleased to honor Andrew for his 12 years as Chief Executive of Blue Cross Blue Shield and for a career that has benefitted the Massachusetts economy and improved the quality of life throughout the commonwealth.” 

Dreyfus joined Blue Cross in 2005 as Executive Vice President of Health Care Services, where he led the creation of the Alternative Quality Contract, one of the largest commercial payment reform initiatives in the nation.  He previously served as founding President of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, where he oversaw the development of the “Roadmap to Coverage.” That multi-year initiative led to the passage of the state’s landmark 2006 Health Reform Law, which resulted in the lowest uninsured rate in the country and later became the model for the Affordable Care Act. 

HCC presents ‘60s take on ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ 

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HOLYOKE — While Shakespeare set his chaotic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream in ancient Greece, it’s not the same ancient Greece described in history texts. Much of the action takes place in a magical forest full of mischievous fairies manipulating the affections of mortals.    

  

“It’s a kind of mythical ancient Greece,” says Holyoke Community College theater professor Tim Cochran. “When Shakespeare wrote plays, he wanted the audience to escape to a different time, a different place. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, instead of historical realism, he was trying to get people to think about magic and myth. Most of what we know about fairy myth comes from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’”  

  

The HCC Theater Department’s spring production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream maintains the play’s location — Athens — while shifting the action into a more modern age — the 1960s. Instead of white togas, these characters sport bright floral prints, short skirts, bell-bottom jeans, and tie-dye. 

  

“We’ve set this play in 1969, right at the point where people were getting into their VW vans and traveling to Woodstock,” says Cochran, the director. “We’re doing a lot of ‘60s music. There’s some dance, a little singing. Constrained by their parents, the rebellious teenagers in the play escape to the woods, where there is more freedom and love is a little bit more fluid.” 

  

HCC will present A Midsummer Night’s Dream April 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leslie Phillips Theater with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 23. The Friday, April 22, show will be ASL-interpreted. 

  

In the play, Shakespeare presents a tangle of multiple plotlines. As Theseus, duke of Athens, prepares to marry Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons, a ragtag group of laborers vie for stage time in a play to be performed at the wedding feast. Meanwhile, Egeus solicits the duke’s enforcement of his daughter Hermia’s pending nuptials to Demetrius. Hermia, as it turns out, loves Lysander, while her friend Helena is in love with Demetrius. The two young couples – and others – run off to the woods, where Oberon and Titania, the quarreling fairy king and queen, dispatch one of their minions, Puck, to sort things out.  

  

The result? Mayhem.  

  

“Somehow, Shakespeare crammed these storylines together and it works very nicely,” says Cochran. “It’s actually a very accessible play. There’s something for everybody.” 

  

All tickets are $5 and are available at the door or in advance; (413) 552-2528) 
Masks are required.  

BusinessTalk with State Rep. Joseph Wagner of Chicopee

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Episode 108: April 18, 2022

George talks with State Rep. Joseph Wagner of Chicopee, who recently announced he will not seek re-election

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien engages in provocative discussion with State Rep. Joseph Wagner of Chicopee, who recently announced he will not seek re-election. Wagner looks back on more than 30 years in the House and what might come next for him, and also offers his thoughts on a range of pressing matters, from East-West rail to the state of the casino industry to the prospects for sports betting.

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Baystate Health Awards $1 Million in Better Together Grants 

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SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health has awarded $1 million in Better Together Grants to five community initiatives with partner organizations as part of its Community Benefits Program.  

  “Baystate Health is proud to invest our Determination of Need (DoN) Community Health Initiative (CHI) funding in the communities served by our four hospitals. It is an honor to partner with these very deserving local non-profit organizations over the next three years,” said Annamarie Golden, director, Community Relations for Baystate Health 

  This year’s recipients, who submitted requests for proposals in January 2022 include: Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation in partnership with the Town of Ware, The Care Center in partnership with Greenfield Technical Community College, Westfield State University in partnership with Springfield Technical Community College, Montague Catholic Social Ministries in partnership with The Brick House Community Resource Center, and the Western Mass. Training Consortium in partnership with the Bridge Program community organizations  — The Recover Project, The Salasin Project and The Wildflower Alliance.  

  “Baystate’s Community Benefits Program, in partnership with our hospital Community Benefits Advisory Councils (CBACs) and Grant Review Teams, is making investments through Better Together grants that will have lasting and meaningful impacts on health outcomes, health equity, and social determinants of health throughout the Pioneer Valley,” said Golden. 

  Funding for the Better Together grants is made possible through the Mass. Department of Public Health’s (MDPH) Determination of Need (DoN) requirements related to the replacement of Baystate Medical Center’s Operating Rooms approved in November 2020. Although this project was unique to the hospital, Baystate Health’s goal is to equitably distribute the Community Health Initiative funds for grant making to all four Baystate Health hospitals. This was an intentional step toward health equity, recognizing that Baystate’s community hospitals historically have lower likelihood of accessing DoN CHI funds. The aim of the Better Together grant opportunity is to develop approaches that by targeting the social determinants of health, will improve people’s overall well-being and make our communities healthier places to live in, while complementing the health care system’s current offerings. In addition to funding the grantees, Baystate Health has also contracted with the Public Health Institute of Western Mass. to provide technical assistance and evaluation support to the grantee cohort over the next three years. 

  

Better Together Grant Recipients: 

  

Baystate Franklin Medical Center: $300,000 total budget (over three years); Social Determinant of Focus: Social Environment 

  Montague Catholic Social Ministries & The Brick House Community Resource Center, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Development: $150,000 – 2 years

  

​ Baystate Medical Center: $500,000 total budget (over three years); Social Determinant of Focus: Education 

  The Care Center & Greenfield Technical Community College, Cabot Street College: $250,000 – 3 years

  • Westfield State University & Springfield Technical Community College, Pathways for New Healthcare Professionals: Promoting the Development of a Diverse, Entrepreneurial, and Innovative Nursing Workforce: $250,000 – 3 years

  

  Baystate Wing Hospital: $200,000 total budget (over three years); Social Determinant of Focus: Education 

  Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation & The Town of Ware, Engaging Youth in Education to Employment: $200,000 – 3 years

  

  For more information about Baystate Health’s Community Benefits Program, visit baystatehealth.org/communitybenefits. 

 OneZo Opens in the Holyoke Mall  

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall has welcomed, OneZo, with its unique house-made boba, to the shopping center. 

Boba tea is a Taiwanese tea-based drink with sweet balls or “pearls,” made from tapioca starch and can be made from milk tea, green tea or fruit tea. Established in Taiwan in 2015, OneZo was the first café in the world to make their own boba in-store. Their goal is to serve the freshest boba drinks and use their creativity to develop new boba flavors. Some of the more popular flavors include Brown Sugar Bubble Latte, Hong Kong Style Milk Tea, Strawberry Slush Milk Tea, Grapefruit Green Tea, and Thai Tea.  

OneZo tea can be found in 17 countries and has several locations in Massachusetts including Quincy and Worcester. Holyoke Mall guests can experience freshly made bubble tea in their new location in Café Square. 

Amy Handelsman Named Managing Director at Shakespeare & Company 

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LENOX — Shakespeare & Company, a theater performance, education, and training outfit now celebrating its 45th year, announced the appointment of Amy Handelsman as managing director, effective May 1. 

Handelsman accepted the position following an executive search process led by Arts Consulting Group (ACG), and comes to the company with more than two decades of diverse experience in theater, dance, film, and television, particularly in the areas of nonprofit management, business development, and strategic planning.  

“I am thrilled to be joining Allyn Burrows, the rest of the staff, and the board at Shakespeare & Company — one of the nation’s most highly regarded theater companies — to uphold the playful rigor of its work and to open up new avenues for programming, partnerships, and community engagement,” she said. 

In her new position, Handelsman will be responsible for championing Shakespeare & Company’s artistic vision through the development of new and expanded income streams, expansion, and cultivation of the company’s Board of Trustees; supervision of administrative, marketing, and fundraising efforts, and ongoing engagement with various constituents in the Berkshire County community.  

Most recently, Handelsman served as managing director of GALLIM, a movement production company based in Brooklyn, N.Y., which has staged productions at Lincoln Center’s Hearst Plaza, New York City Ballet, the Martha Graham Dance Company, Ailey II Dance Company, and other venues.  

She serves on the Artistic Council of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Playwrights Conference, and has worked as a curator, dramaturge, project manager, and consultant for a wide range of clients including the Hip-Hop Theater Festival (Hi-ARTS), HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, and locally with Jacob’s Pillow and the Batsheva Dance Company’s 2018 Summer Tour.  

Big Y Announces Appointments 

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SPRINGFIELD — The management of Big Y Foods, Inc. has announced the following new appointments:  

  • Kayla Constantine was named senior financial analyst at the Springfield Big Y Store Support Center;
  • Christopher Eldredge was named Food Service sales manager at the Manchester, Conn. Big Y Supermarket;
  • Otilia Brown was named store director at the Simsbury, Conn. Big Y Supermarket;
    • Jennifer Devine was named Customer Service manager at the West Springfield Big Y Supermarket;
  • Shawn Kirchner was named store director of the North Adams Big Y Supermarket;
  • Anthony Zarlengo was named store director in Training at the Springfield Big Y Store Support Center;
  • Natalie Alves was named Employee Services representative at the Ware Big Y Supermarket;
  • Christopher Krupa was named manager of Pharmacy Operations at the Springfield Big Y Store Support Center 
  • Zachary Harris was named Customer Service representative at the Stafford Springs, Conn. Big Y Supermarket;
  • James Simonds was named Deli sales manager at the Ware Big Y Supermarket; and
  • Kevin Connors was named Meat & Seafood sales manager at the Northampton Big Y Supermarket.

State Awards $30 Million to STCC to Relocate Health Programs

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College has received $30 million in state funding to move healthcare programs out of an aging building on campus that has outlived its usefulness.

Gov. Charlie Baker announced the award on Wednesday. College officials in December asked the state for the maximum amount of $30 million to vacate Building 20, which houses 18 degree and certificate allied health programs as well as the acclaimed SIMS Medical Center. STCC has secured $11.5 million from other sources for the $41.5 million project.

The award announced by the governor comes from the state Division of Capital Management and Maintenance (DCAMM).

Constructed in 1941, Building 20 is past its useful life and has a history of expensive emergency repairs. The healthcare programs in the School of Health and Patient Simulation educate more than 700 students per semester and employ more than 120 faculty and staff.

“We offer our thanks to Governor Baker, Lieutenant Governor (Karyn) Polito and Education Secretary (James) Peyser for investing in the future of healthcare and workforce development in such an impactful way,” said STCC President John Cook. “This has been a true team effort between the administration, trustees, our legislative delegation and the STCC Foundation.”

The STCC Board of Trustees committed $6 million from the college’s budget to the project. Trustees Chair Marikate Murren said, “We’re thrilled and grateful to Gov. Baker and DCAMM for their support to make this move possible. The relocation of the programs in the School of Health and Patient Simulation will allow STCC to continue to prepare students for healthcare careers. The investment in this project represents an investment in the City of Springfield and the region.”

To best summarize the outlook for the College, Cook said, “I am delighted for our students and faculty as this ensures that STCC stays on the leading edge of healthcare education; the future of STCC is bright.”

CDK Global Named Presenting Sponsor for Tom Cosenzi Driving for The Cure Golf Tournament

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HADLEY — The 14th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament will take place Sept. 27 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, and will be joined by presenting sponsor, CDK Global.

The 14th Annual Driving for the Cure Charity Golf supports neuro-oncology research in honor of Tom Cosenzi, a successful businessman and father of four who succumbed to brain cancer in 2009 at 52.

Since its inception, this annual golf tournament has raised more than $1.3 million with its partnership with the Jimmy Fund, one of the largest organized golf programs in the U.S. All proceeds support Dr. Patrick Wen and his team of researchers in the Neuro-Oncology Department at Dana Farber Cancer Institute

“My brother Tom and I started this charity golf tournament to honor the legacy of our dad,” said TommyCar co-owner, Carla Cosenzi. “His vision was that no other family would experience the pain that he and his family endured. It was Tom’s wish that his family and friends continue to raise money for Neuro Oncology Research so the burden of Cancer can be eliminated for patients and their families. We’re so thankful to CDK Global for their partnership and we are proud to be able to support the world class research that is ongoing at Dana-Farber.”

The scramble style tournament features a “Tee off against Cancer” shotgun start. Players will enjoy 18 holes of golf at one of the area’s top private golf courses, lunch, on-course activities, an evening cocktail reception with live entertainment, a gourmet dinner, raffle prizes, and silent and live auctions.

For more information on the Tom Cosenzi Driving For The Cure Charity Golf Tournament visit www.TomCosenziDrivingForTheCure.com.

Pathlight Appoints John Roberson as Executive Director

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SPRINGFIELD — Pathlight, a pioneering organization serving people in Western Mass. with developmental and intellectual disabilities, today named human services leader John Roberson as its new executive director.

Throughout his career, Roberson has designed and implemented programs tailored to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families. He brings an extensive background in leadership and operations for community-based residential programs and a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

“On behalf of the board of directors and the entire Pathlight organization, I am pleased to announce that John Roberson is joining us as our new executive director,” said Hank Drapalski, chair of the board. “We feel privileged to have a leader of his experience, character and integrity guiding Pathlight into the future.”

Most recently, Roberson was vice president of Children & Families for the Center for Human Development (CHD), where he was responsible for management of a $25 million annual budget and expansion of services with local, state and federal agencies for a division that provides housing, child development, behavioral health and court guided support services.

Prior to becoming vice president, he served in a variety of capacities including managing two large residential facilities as CHD’s director of Juvenile Justice Programs. Previously, he was a lead treatment supervisor for the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, where he supervised treatment staff and developed treatment programs for inmates housed in the Pre-Release Center.

“I am honored to be selected as Pathlight’s next Executive Director,” said Roberson. “I am looking forward to working to advance Pathlight’s mission to assist people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism in reaching their full human potential.”

Roberson is a member of the Child Welfare League of America and the American Correctional Association. He has served as a board member of the Correctional Association of Massachusetts, the Restorative Justice Collaborative of Hampden County, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence. He holds an M.S. from Cambridge College in Springfield.

He will assume his responsibilities as Executive Director of Pathlight on May 2.

UMassFive Bids Farewell to Sam Killings; Welcomes Jeremiah Bentley

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union (UMassFive) announced the retirement of board member Sam Killings at its 55th Annual Meeting on March 23. New director Jeremiah Bentley was elected to the open position at the virtual event.

Killings is retiring from the UMassFive Board of Directors after serving since 1998. During his tenture, Killings served on the credit union’s Asset and Liability Management Committee, which he chaired for several years, as well as the Human Resources Committee and the Diversity Task Force. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 42 years of experience as an internal auditor and assistant controller for Research Accounting at UMass Amherst.

With his retirement, Killings was recently honored with the status of director emeritus, the first person to hold this title at the credit union.

Bentley has been a member of UMassFive since 2015, when he moved to the area after completing his Ph.D. in accounting from Cornell University. He previously

served as a volunteer on the credit union’s Asset and Liability Management Committee. He currently serves as a research foundation director for the Institute of Management Accountants, and in multiple positions with the American Accounting Association. He is also the Richard Dieter & Susan Dieter Faculty Fellow and associate professor at UMass Amherst, where he teaches financial and managerial accounting and examines how accounting systems change the way people think about and report on their performance.

Monson Savings Launches 150 Build-a-Bike Campaign 

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MONSON — The celebratory planning for Monson Savings Bank’s 150th anniversary continues, with the bank pledging to show extra support to nonprofits and have an extra level of community participation throughout the year. A large and very fun part of that support comes in the form of the Monson Savings Bank 150 Build-a-Bike Campaign. 

  

For this campaign, MSB will be purchasing more than $20,000 worth of children’s bicycles and helmets from the Family Bicycle Shop in East Longmeadow, with guidance from the shop’s owner Ray Plouffe.  

  

To gear up for the campaign, Monson Savings Bank has also teamed up with five local non-profits to identify children who are in need of a bicycle: the YMCA of Greater Springfield; the YWCA of Western Massachusetts; I Found Light Against All Odds; Educare Springfield; and the South End Community Center. 

  

Beginning this spring, MSB will be planning events hosted with each nonprofit. The bank’s team members will assemble the bikes, when possible alongside the very children who will be receiving them. Nonprofit employees will be welcomed to join the activity, and representatives from the Family Bicycle Shop will be on site to assist and ensure children are properly fitted with helmets and training wheels. Monson Savings Bank will provide and share a meal for attendees. 

  

“When exploring the various ways we could celebrate Monson Savings Bank’s 150th Anniversary, there were so many ideas,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank. “We wanted to be sure to do something that would make a difference on many fronts and spread some joy.  

  

“With the 150 Build-a-Bike campaign, we are able to connect with the vital community nonprofits and their leaders,” he went on. “Our team gets to work together on hands-on projects to further foster our culture of teamwork and community support. Plus, we are able to provide the children with the experience of building and riding a bike, a joy-filled activity, and something they otherwise might not have had the opportunity to experience. I could not think of a better way to commemorate our 150th Anniversary.” 

  

To see a full schedule of events for MSB’s 150th anniversary,  www.monsonsavings.bank/anniversary.  

James Martin Joins Pullman & Comley’s Springfield Office 

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SPRINGFIELD — Attorney James Martin, a leader in the legal and business community in Western Mass., has joined the Springfield office of Pullman & Comley, LLC, the law firm announced today. 

Martin has more than 43 years of experience practicing in the areas of corporate and business counseling, commercial real estate, real estate planning and permitting, solar and wind, and litigation. He is also recognized as a leading automotive franchise attorney throughout New England. He has handled the purchase and sale of numerous car dealerships and related real estate, franchise negotiations, floor plan and real estate financing, in addition to litigation arising from the operation of a dealership. ​​He is a member of the National Association of Dealer Counsel and the Massachusetts Automobile Dealer Association. 

Martin received his B.A. from Georgetown University and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, and is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Court and the Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court. He has been named to Best Lawyers every year since 2001 and Massachusetts Super Lawyers since 2009. He previously practiced with the law firm Robinson Donovan, P.C. 

Martin brings with him paralegal Sara Winniman Rossman and administrative assistant Lori Baru. Winniman has nearly 40 years of experience working in both commercial and residential real estate, as well as in corporate work including formation of entities and maintenance of stock books, and trusts and estates. Baru has worked directly with Martin for the past 16 years and has more than 30 years of experience, both in Springfield and New York. 

The addition of Martin and his team marks a noteworthy expansion for Pullman & Comley’s Springfield office, which was established in 2019. Drawing on resources from across the firm’s eight offices, in addition to Martin’s areas of practice, the Springfield office specializes in commercial property tax appeals and eminent domain matters, employment law and more. 

“Jim’s wide range of expertise and deep commitment to the Springfield community adds a great deal to our team in Massachusetts,” says James T. Shearin, chairman of Pullman & Comley. “He will be a tremendous asset to our firm and our clients throughout the region.” 

Martin is the former chairman and a former trustee of Baystate Medical Center and was recently appointed as a trustee for Springfield Museums, where he also serves as vice chair of the Museum Committee. He serves on the Springfield Riverfront Development Commission and is the chairman of the board of directors of the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic. He has also served as a youth sports coach in Springfield and Longmeadow. 

Veritas Prep Charter School Establishes Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund 

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SPRINGFIELD — Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS) has been awarded $53,883 from the Mass. Teacher Diversification Pilot Program, a state-funded grant program that provides approximately $2 million in competitive funding to support local school and district efforts to strengthen and diversify existing teacher recruitment and retention programs. VPCS is using this grant to establish the Veritas Prep Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund to help educators and aspiring educators who identify as people of color enter or remain in education by removing common financial barriers. 

  

Candidates can apply for access to funding for education, MTEL test fees, relocation assistance and tuition and loan reimbursement. New and current associate teachers and lead teachers are eligible to apply, and Teach Western Mass (TWM) residents can also apply for TWM tuition coverage. Recipients must commit to working at Veritas Prep middle or high school for three years. All recipients will receive access to free MTEL test preparation, if applicable. 

  

“Veritas is working to become an anti-racist organization, and as we continue to move this work forward, we strive to recruit and retain a diverse teaching staff and to create a school community where all teachers feel safe, heard and valued,” said Romano. “We know that representation matters for the success of all students and especially our students of color.” 

  

Launched in April 2019, the Massachusetts Teacher Diversification Pilot Program provides tuition assistance to support enrollment into an approved-educator preparation program and MTEL preparation and examination. Schools and districts may also use grant funds to enhance teacher recruitment and retention efforts. 

  

“Teachers of color often experience barriers to entering and remaining in the teaching profession, and as we work to remove some of those barriers within our school by creating an anti-racist community, we know that there are external financial barriers that can also affect recruitment and retention,” said Romano. “We hope that by creating a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist organization and offering financial assistance through the Diversification Fellowship Fund, we can continue to improve experiences and outcomes for students, teachers and staff.” 

  

Educators and aspiring educators who identify as people of color can learn more about the Veritas Teacher Diversification Fellowship Fund and apply for support here: veritasprepma.org/teacher-diversification-fund/. 

YPS of Greater Springfield Slates Third Thursday Networking Event 

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HOLYOKE — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its signature Third Thursday event series at Smokin’ Scoops in West Springfield on April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The networking event will support and encourage young professionals to become more involved and invested in their local communities. 

  April’s Third Thursday event will feature Smokin’ Scoops’ signature offering, Nitro Ice Cream, made from scratch and mixed at 320 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as its popular Boozy Milkshakes, networking with fellow young professionals, food from Springfield’s The Saucy Mama food truck, and more. 

  “Events like this will help retain individuals who are enthusiastic about the future of the community and their personal endeavors,” said YPS president, Heather Clark. “YPS is here to exchange ideas, share common interests, and cultivate membership to serve as local leaders of tomorrow. We’re hopeful that our monthly events will make it easier to make meaningful connections that will help local young professionals thrive.” 

  Springfield YPS concentrates its efforts on business & career development, networking, social & cultural involvement, and community activism. Their diverse membership comes from a wide range of professions and backgrounds united by a commitment to make Springfield a better place to work, live, play, and stay. 

  Smokin’ Scoops is located at 1425 Westfield Street in West Springfield. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Registration is free for members and $10 for non-members. Register today by visiting: YPS Third Thursday at Smokin’ Scoops (springfieldyps.com) 

 Rocky’s Ace Hardware Is Raising Funds for Children’s Miracle Network 

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SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 47 locations in nine states, will host a ‘round-up’ fundraising campaign in eight Western Mass. stores and one Connecticut store with 100% of money raised going to benefit Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Customers can round up their totals to the next dollar between April 13 and April 25 at the Island Pond Road and Liberty Street stores in Springfield; the Agawam, East Longmeadow, Westfield, Ludlow, Palmer and South Hadley stores in Massachusetts; and the Vernon, Conn. location.  

  “We are very excited to be raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals again this year,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. “This great cause helps the more than 10 million kids each year who rely on care from a children’s hospital to get the best possible medical treatment. We hope our customers will help us in our goal of providing as much support as possible to our local CMN Hospitals.” 

  Since 1983, CMN Hospitals have helped fill funding gaps by raising more than $7 billion. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. 

Picture This

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Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

 

 

Winning Team

Florence Bank recently completed a five-year, $100,000 donation to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to support its multi-phase, multi-year renovation. In addition, Florence Bank customers using their debit card will get 50% admission discounts to the Hall during school vacation week, April 18-22. The collaboration between the bank and museum began roughly a decade ago and has grown to support programming of all kinds. Pictured: Florence Bank President and CEO Kevin Day and John Doleva, president and CEO of the Hall of Fame.

 

 

Long-distance Partnership

Representatives from Elms College and Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) allowing qualified students at Yarmouk to complete their master’s degree in biotechnology via Elms College’s online learning platform. Pictured, from left: Elms College President Harry Dumay; Sudad Saman, assistant professor of biology at Elms College; Almuthanna Khalaf Ahmad Alkaraki, head of the Biological Sciences department at Yarmouk University, and Khalid Al-Batayneh, dean of the College of Sciences at Yarmouk University, both on screen via Zoom; Janet Williams, professor of Biology at Elms College; and Walter Breau, vice president of Academic Affairs at Elms College.

 

 

Gyro-ic Return

Le Greque celebrated a grand reopening at Tower Square on March 25, the date the Greek restaurant opened 40 years ago. Husband-and-wife team Kyriakos ‘Kyri’ and Diana Varypatakis started dishing up gyros and other Greek specialties for the first time in two years since closing at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured: Diana Varypatakis with the framed cash from the eatery’s first sale on March 25, 1982.

 

Court Dockets

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Christopher Kelleher v. St. Clair Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $4,886
Filed: 1/6/22

Carmen Rodriguez v. Walmart Supercenter
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $7,645
Filed: 1/6/22

Eddie Vega v. Daniel Peters individually and as an agent of Specialty Restoration & Refinishing Inc., and Specialty Rstoration & Refinishing Inc.
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury, negligent entrustment: $5,751
Filed: 1/12/22

Alexander Perez v. Allen J. Charlton and New Bern Transport Corp.
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $7,776.60
Filed: 1/12/22

National Convenience Distributors LLC d/b/a J. Polep Distribution Services v. Akach Mobile LLC and Arfan Akach
Allegation: Breach of contract for goods sold: $9,433.22
Filed: 2/8/22

Nolan Florence v. Bauer Hockey Retail and Bauer Hockey LLC
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury, breach of implied warranties: $8,556.48
Filed: 3/2/22

Susana Arroyo v. McDonald’s Corp.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $20,000
Filed: 3/23/22

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Andrew Hearne, personal representative of the estate of Carrie Hearne v. Thomas A. Schwann, MD and Baystate Medical Center Inc.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $1,015,000
Filed: 3/17/22

James Scott Atkins v. Community Transportation Services Inc. and Jose Angel Monje-Diaz
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $5,500,000
Filed: 3/18/22

Excelsure Home Health Care Solutions LLC v. Vero Health XI LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract, failure to pay for services rendered: $58,794.85
Filed: 3/18/22

Agenda

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Free Community Shred Day

April 16: Monson Savings Bank’s Monson branch will host a free Community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon. As in past years, Monson Savings Bank is partnering with PROSHRED of Wilbraham for this event. The bank will welcome the public to safely and securely dispose of their private documents on site. Storing documents that contain personal information in the home can pose a serious security risk. Monson Savings Bank is encouraging local residents to shred any documents they no longer need, especially those that contain private information. The bank’s free Community Shred Day is a chance to do some spring cleaning and properly discard unwanted documents, such as tax returns, bank or credit-card statements, bills, medical records, and more. Prepackaged refreshments and giveaways will be available at the event, while supplies last.

 

Eggstravaganza at the Zoo in Forest Park

April 16: The Zoo in Forest Park will host its annual Eggstravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include grab-and-go stations for children with take-and-make activities, prize-filled Easter eggs, books, and candy while supplies last. There will also be animal encounters and enrichment to allow guests an up-close look at some of the animals, as well as free face painting and visits from Felix the Fox and Andy the Armadillo. Pre-registration is required to attend. No additional tickets will be sold at the door. Registration closes April 11 or when all tickets are sold. To purchase tickets, visit www.forestparkzoo.org/eggs.

 

Program on Building Resilience for Self-care and Caregivers

April 18: From 11:45 to 12:45 p.m., Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts will present mindfulness educator and trauma-informed coach Reina Goldberg, who will discuss simple and enjoyable ways to shift habituated patterns of holding stress in one’s body while also practicing tuning into one’s innate body wisdom. Attendees of the virtual session will engage in a fluid unfolding of body-based practices to allow for deeper unwinding and integration. Some practices include mindful body scans, body-led movement, gentle-release practices, brain and body balancing and strengthening exercises, Qigong, and tapping to boost the immune system. Attendees will learn new patterns of resilience, rejuvenation, and relaxation while walking away with new practices and perspectives. All ages are welcome, and all exercises can be done seated or standing. The program is free and open to the public and will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. RSVP online at www.jfswm.org or call (413) 737-2601.

 

Springfield Symphony Orchestra Spring Concerts

April 22, May 13: The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) Board announced two spring concerts will be hosted at Springfield Symphony Hall with former SSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith serving as guest conductor. Smith is music director and conductor of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. He previously served as music director for the SSO from 1995 through 2000. He has worked as director of New Music Projects for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and artistic director of Orchestral Studies at the University of Minnesota, and has also served as music director for the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. Details about the concerts, program, and availability of tickets will be forthcoming and available at springfieldsymphony.org.

 

Social Justice Awards

April 23: Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKFS) announced that this year’s Social Justice Awards will honor the organization’s former President and CEO Ronn Johnson, who passed away in January. The organization also announced that the Justice Resource Institute has stepped forward as the first event sponsor. The 2022 Social Justice Awards will continue to be a virtual event this year and will begin at 11 a.m. Michael Weeks, president and CEO of the Providers Council, will be the keynote speaker. This year’s honorees are Barbara Gresham (education), Bishop Bryant Robinson Jr. (lifetime achievement), Bishop Talbert Swan II (race relations), CMSS and Eileen McCaffery (arts and culture), Doris Harris (health advocacy), First Church of Christ in Longmeadow UCC (faith-based initiative), MassHire Springfield and Kevin Lynn (economic development), and Thomas Morrow and Julius Lewis (entrepreneurship). Individuals and organizations interested in supporting Johnson’s work at MLKFS through sponsorship or a donation should contact Lenise Williams at (413) 736-3655 or [email protected], or visit mlkjrfamilyservices.org/donate.

 

Great Golf Escape

April 25: The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its annual Great Golf Escape tournament at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. YPS aims to engage the younger demographic in career development, networking, community involvement, recreational and social activities, and more. The cost for this event is $125 for YPS members, $500 for a YPS member foursome team captain, $135 for non-members, and $540 for a non-member foursome team captain. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. There will be prizes and a poker challenge throughout the event. The first-place team will also be able to select a charitable organization to receive a donation from YPS. Registration includes lunch, post-golf dinner, and giveaways. Members can register for the event at www.springfieldyps.com/events. This event is open to the public. However, YPS members will receive a free mulligan, entry into the door-prize raffle, and more. They’ll be offering golfers on-course hospitality, including ice-cream samples from Batch Ice Cream, sponsored by LiftTruck Parts & Service, and craft beer samples from Leadfoot Brewing. Foursomes and sponsorships are still available by visiting springfieldyps.com/golf or e-mailing [email protected].

 

‘Rewire: Finding Purpose and Fulfillment After Retirement’

April 27: Holyoke Community College (HCC) will present a three-hour, in-person workshop focusing on life after retirement. “Rewire: Finding Purpose and Fulfillment After Retirement” will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development on HCC’s main campus, 303 Homestead Ave. The workshop will be facilitated by former career counselor Barbara Foster. The workshop will offer a series of exercises and self-assessments, as well as time to reflect, brainstorm with others, and develop goals and a vision for this new chapter of life. Participants will also leave with an extensive list of resources to explore. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. To register, visit hcc.edu/rewire, or call (413) 552-2500 for more information. The cost is $39. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required for all workshop participants, and masks must be worn in all HCC campus buildings.

 

Homework House Adult Spelling Bee

April 28: Homework House announced that its annual Adult Spelling Bee is back in person this year. Teams of three will gather at Open Square at 5:30 p.m. to demonstrate their spelling aptitude in this entertaining, and often comical, community event. Former state Rep. Aaron Vega will once again emcee the evening’s activities. Homework House, a not-for-profit, after-school program, offers free tutoring and mentoring services to children in kindergarten through grade 6. Homework House sites are located in Holyoke’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, and more than 98% of its budget comes from charitable contributions. Popular radio announcer Monte Belmonte will once again serve as the word reader. Virginia Dillon, executive director of Homework House, announced that this year’s judges will include Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and City Councilor Tessa Murphy-Romboletti. Team registrations can be completed online. Tickets to the event cost $25 in advance and $30 at the door and can be purchased online or from any board member or staff member of Homework House. For more information, to register a team, or to purchase tickets, visit www.homeworkhousebee.com.

Get Hired Job Fair

May 5: Holyoke Mall will host an in-person job fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on the lower level near Macy’s. Sponsored by Valley Opportunity Council, the Get Hired Job Fair is a convenient opportunity for Western Mass. employers to interview and hire workers, and to help job seekers connect with businesses who need their skills. Employers from a variety of industries will be in attendance looking for candidates at all skill levels. Several stores and venues at Holyoke Mall will also be in attendance to fill open positions. The event is free to attend for all job seekers. Employers that have already signed up to staff a table include MGM Springfield, Holyoke Medical Center, Springfield College, Trinity Senior Communities, and Valley Opportunity Council. Employers interested in participating in the upcoming job fair should contact Jim Geraghty, advertising representative for Holyoke Mall, at (617) 840-2998 or [email protected]. For full details regarding the job fair, visit www.holyokemall.com/event/get-hired-job-fair.

Annual Shred Day

May 7: The Wealth Transition Collective of Holyoke is partnering with Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice for their annual shred day. Anyone who has financial or sensitive documents that need shredding may bring them to the VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr., Northampton from 9 to 11 a.m. A donation of $5 per paper box will directly benefit the VNA & Hospice. Shredding will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis until the truck is full or 11 a.m., whichever comes first. Only paper items will be accepted. For more information, visit www.twealthtc.com.

sheLEADS Conference

May 20: The Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce will host sheLEADS, a woman’s conference aimed at building a bold, brave community of women in the 413 with an eye on professional development and beyond. The day begins at the Boylston Room in Easthampton at noon and ends with networking at Abandoned Building Brewery. In between, attendees can look forward to “Activating Your Leadership Strengths,” facilitated by Colleen DelVecchio of Colleen DelVecchio Consultants; “The Language of Leadership,” a panel discussion featuring Pia Kumar, chief strategy officer at Universal Plastics, Lynnette Watkins, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson Health Care, and Waleska Lugo-DeJesus, CEO of Inclusive Strategies; and “Be Great Where Your Feet Are,” featuring keynote speaker Robyn Glaser Sr., vice president, Business Affairs for the Kraft Group. For tickets and details, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

 

Chamber Corners

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1BERKSHIRE
(413) 499-1600; 1berkshire.com

• April 19: Berkshire Economic Recovery Project Kickoff Workshop: “Get Ready to Get Funded,” 4-6 p.m. Robin Helfand is a small-business owner and consultant and an alumna of Mckinsey & Co. and Procter & Gamble, with more than 20 years experience developing strategies to successfully help client businesses receive funding approval, whether seeking first-time loans, increasing existing funding, or applying for grants, micro-loans, debt modification, inventory, or equity financing. She will share some proprietary ‘hacks’ to get your specific application moved to the top of the pile … and likely to be approved. If you have been turned down in the past, don’t miss this opportunity. Register at https://bit.ly/3qZPhJz.

• April 26: 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup, 9-10:30 a.m., hosted by Juice N’ Java, 661 Main St., Dalton. Enjoy coffee and conversation with your fellow innovators and hear from Isa Ali about his journey as a third-generation entrepreneur. 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetups are free to attend and made possible through the support of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. Registration is required. To register, visit 1berkshirestrategicalliancemacoc.weblinkconnect.com/events.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 773-5463; franklincc.org

• April 22: Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Join us for a “The Economic Impact of Tourism on Franklin County,” with speakers Keiko Orrall, executive director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, and Tony D’Agostino, research director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.Visit franklincc.org for registration and location.

• April 28: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Deerfield Inn. Join us for networking, refreshments, and a chance to visit and preview our new Visitor Information Center right next door. Visit franklincc.org for registration details.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER
(413) 534-3376; holyokechamber.com

• May 18: Spring Fling at Westfield Bank, 4:30-7 p.m. Join us for an lawn party at Westfield Bank, enjoy the feel of spring, and make new connections. Hearty hors d’oeuvres, open bar, raffles, and more. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration to open April 1.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 568-1618; westfieldbiz.org

• April 28: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

• May 11: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m.., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

• May 16: 61st annual Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club, sponsored by Westfield Gas & Electric and Whip City Fiber. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

• May 26: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club. Visit www.westfieldbiz.org for details.

People on the Move

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People on the Move

Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank, announced eight recent staff promotions.

Mary McGovern

Mary McGovern

• Mary McGovern was promoted to executive vice president, chief financial and operating officer. She joined Country Bank in 2011 as the executive vice president and chief financial officer. She oversees the bank’s finance, operations, electronic delivery, information technology, retail banking, retail lending, facilities, and security. She holds an MBA in accounting and finance from Babson College and recently served on the board of the Baystate Health Foundation.

Miriam Siegel

Miriam Siegel

• Miriam Siegel was promoted to first senior vice president, chief Culture and Development officer. She will continue to lead the human-resources and learning and development functions, and serves as the bank’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer. Joining Country Bank in 2018, she brought 26 years of professional experience as the senior vice president of Human Resources for United Bank. She serves on the board of Behavioral Health Network, the Baystate Wing Hospital board, and the Wilbraham Personnel Advisory Board.

Jennifer Bujnevicie

Jennifer Bujnevicie

Laura Dennis

Laura Dennis

• Jennifer Bujnevicie and Laura Dennis, of the Retail Banking division, were promoted to vice presidents. Collectively, they contribute 36 years of experience at Country Bank; each began her professional banking career as a teller and has grown within the organization to oversee the Retail Banking division. Together, they bring a wealth of experience to the banking centers and are focused on providing the bank’s customers with exceptional customer service throughout its network. Both hold associate degrees in business administration and management from the New England College of Business and have attended the New England School for Financial Studies.

Alyson Weeks

Alyson Weeks

• Alyson Weeks was promoted to vice president of Human Resources and Professional Development. She has been with Country Bank for 13 years, starting as a teller and working in various other roles in the Retail Banking division, including teller supervisor, Branch Operations manager, and Retail Operations manager, before joining the Human Resources team six years ago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Worcester State University and a master’s degree in education from American International College.

Erin Skoczylas

• Erin Skoczylas, assistant controller, was promoted to assistant vice president, assistant controller. She began her career at Country Bank 25 years ago as a part-time Operations clerk. Before transitioning to Accounting in 2008, she worked in various positions throughout the Operations department. She holds an associate degree in business administration from Springfield Technical Community College and a bachelor of business administration degree from Western New England University. She is also a 2017 graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies.

Tracey Wrzesien

• Tracey Wrzesien of Retail Banking, Wilbraham Banking Center was promoted to assistant vice president. She has been with Country Bank for 27 years and previously served as a Retail Banking officer. She is the vice president of the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and will take over as president in July. She is a graduate of the New England College of Business and holds an associate degree in science and business administration with a concentration in finance and is also a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies.

Dianna Lussier

Dianna Lussier

• Dianna Lussier has been promoted to assistant vice president of Risk Management. She has been with Country Bank for 18 years and previously served as the Risk Management officer. During her tenure with Country Bank, she has worked in various roles, including accounting representative and financial-reporting analyst. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and accounting from Worcester State College and has attended the New England School for Financial Studies. She is currently attending the Graduate School of Banking and Wharton Leadership Program. She was also the recipient of the President’s Platinum Award in 2021.

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Springfield Museums announced that Jenny Powers has been named director of the Springfield Science Museum. A science educator for 20 years and the family engagement coordinator for the Springfield Museums for six years, Powers is ready to take her knowledge of playful learning to the Science Museum in the form of interactive, immersive additions to the museum. She also takes inspiration from the last woman who directed the Science Museum, Grace Pettis Johnson, who led the way from 1910 to 1949. Powers’ dynamic programing has filled the Museums on family-engagement days with exciting features such as bubble parties, high-fives with the Cat in the Hat, and Mount Crumpit derbies during Grinchmas. She has also been a regular guest on WWLP’s Mass Appeal, sharing hands-on science that families could explore together at home.

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Alissa Fuller

Alissa Fuller

Florence Bank is announced that Alissa Fuller joined the bank as assistant vice president, Compliance and CRA manager. She has more than 20 years of experience in retail banking, consumer lending, and compliance. Prior to joining Florence Bank, she was a compliance specialist at a local community bank. Her duties included ensuring that the organization’s operations complied with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. In her new role at Florence Bank, Fuller’s primary responsibilities will include the oversight of programs to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws that govern the bank’s operations. In addition, she will play a vital role in the encouragement and development of the bank’s Community Reinvestment efforts. She graduated from the New England College of Business and Finance in 2016 with an associate degree in business administration with a concentration in management.

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Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed Jeffrey Roberts to the firm as counsel in the Trusts & Estates and Business practices. Roberts has handled many sophisticated estate-planning matters and complex business transactions throughout his career. His practice will continue to focus on estate planning, trusts and estates, taxation, and estate administration, as well as corporate work and business transactions primarily for closely held companies. He also has extensive experience with advice to family-owned companies with respect to business-succession planning and representation of the owner with respect to the sale of a closely held business. Roberts has practiced law at Robinson Donovan P.C. since graduating from Georgetown Law in 1974 and served as the firm’s managing partner for many of those years.

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Chris McMasters

Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. announced the promotion of Chris McMasters to the role of vice president. He is an accredited adviser in insurance and has been with Phillips Insurance for more than eight years. He is a graduate of Springfield College. “Chris has developed a strong clientele within the construction, hospitality, and manufacturing industries throughout New England,” said Joseph Phillips, president of Phillips Insurance. “His strong work ethic and creativity in developing risk-management strategies has set him apart.”

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The Hampshire, Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society, the nonprofit organization that manages Northampton’s Three County Fair and fairgrounds, has elected two new members to its board of directors, Jessica Dizek of Mapleline Farm in Hadley and Thomas Giles, former owner of Hadley Garden Center. Dizek and Giles join the society’s board, consisting of 21 other members who make up the fair’s agricultural leadership. Dizek is the fifth generation on her family’s farm. Mapleline Farm milks about 125 Jerseys and bottles their milk on the farm premises, while running a distribution business, wholesaling fluid milk products to the local area and Boston market. Prior to her taking over operating the farm full-time in 2018, Dizek held full-time employment off the farm for 20 years, most recently at UMass Amherst. She started at the university working for cooperative extension programs and eventually working in alumni major gifts. During this time, she also earned her MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. She currently serves as treasurer for the New England Jersey Breeders Assoc. and as a director for the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board, and is a member of the Massachusetts Dairy Advisory Board for the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center. Giles is a graduate of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, having majored in landscape operations, and first worked for the Hadley Garden Center in the spring of 1973. In January 1988, Giles and his wife, Janine, purchased the center and ran it for 33 years until selling it to Gardeners Supply Co. of Vermont in January 2020. Giles is an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hadley and is on the board of directors for Easthampton Savings Bank and has also served on the horticulture/forestry advisory committee at Smith Vocational High School.

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Heather Gawron

Annie Celdran

Annie Celdran

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced it has hired Development and Grants Associate Heather Gawron and Audience Development Manager Annie Celdran. Gawron has focused the past 10 years of her career on fundraising for community nonprofits in Western Mass. Most recently, she served as senior director of Development at New England Public Media (NEPM), where she focused on overseeing the nonprofit media organization’s fundraising efforts, including grants, on-air fundraising campaigns, and its planned and major giving programs, contributing to the organization’s overall budget of $10 million. Prior to NEPM, Gawron spent years at American International College as executive director of Institutional Advancement. During her tenure at AIC, Gawron was an engine for growth, strengthening and expanding the college’s alumni-engagement program on a national scale. Her stewardship work with alumni yielded remarkable growth in engagement of the alumni base and landed one of the largest-ever single donations made to AIC. She also worked closely in supporting the grant director to secure Title III funding and developed scholarship funds to help AIC students continue their education. Before AIC, Gawron worked for Alstom University, headquartered in Paris, and helped launch five international corporate university campuses across Europe and Asia. Prior to joining SSO, Celdran most recently worked for New England Public Media as the New Voices Campaign manager. She communicated regularly with donors, visitors, and volunteers and worked closely with the president, chief operating officer, and Marketing and Development personnel on ambitious fundraising campaigns. A Western Mass. native, Celdran spent some of her career in San Francisco, utilizing her client-services skills at Hanson Bridgett, LLP, a Bay Area law firm with a reputation for community engagement. At the firm, she managed the Client Concierge and Office Services departments, also bringing her creativity to various fundraising campaigns such as the firm’s annual Food From the Bar campaign in support of the SF-Marin Food Bank.

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Beth Cohen, professor in Western New England University (WNE) School of Law and former WNE Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, has been named interim dean of the School of Law by Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Maria Toyoda. Cohen will provide interim leadership following the departure of current Dean Sudha Setty, who will begin her new role as dean of the City University of New York School of Law on July 1. A School of Law professor since 1990, Cohen has also served as director of the Legal Research and Writing Program since 1999. She was the associate dean for Academic Affairs from 2009 to 2020 and the director of the Academic Support Program from 1994 to 2008. She teaches Lawyering Skills, Externship Seminar, Professional Responsibility, and Mindfulness in Law Practice, and has written a number of articles in the areas of legal education, legal writing, civic education, and name-change law. Cohen graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School and earned a diploma in Advanced International Legal Studies in Salzburg, Austria, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge Law School. She also co-founded and co-directed the popular civic-education Mini-Law School Program at WNE. A search committee will be appointed to conduct a national search for a new School of Law dean. Cohen will hold her position until a new dean is appointed.

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Carolyn Martinez

Carolyn Martinez

Shannon Mumblo, executive director of Christina’s House, announced that Carolyn Martinez has joined the organization as program manager. In her new role, Martinez will work closely with Christina’s House human-services professionals and direct service staff to ensure that mothers and their children who were homeless or near-homeless are developing vital life skills and are steadily working through the program with the goal of transitioning to stable housing and self-sufficiency. Martinez brings first-hand experience to Christina’s House as a graduate of the program. She has worked in community healthcare settings for the past several years and has completed certificate programs in child behavioral health and community health. She is currently a student at Cambridge College working toward a bachelor’s degree in human services.

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Milford Federal Bank announced that Jeremy Leap has joined the Bank as senior vice president, Commercial Lending. He will lead a growing team of commercial bankers, joining Anna Case, associate vice president, Commercial Credit officer, and Operations manager; Anita Carroll, Commercial Portfolio manager; and Stephanie Saraidarian, Commercial Credit representative. Leap has 16 years of experience as a commercial lender, including in the Western Mass. region at Country Bank in Ware and People’s United Bank in Springfield, and most recently at Savers Bank in Southbridge. He is involved with the United Way and Habitat for Humanity.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

The Marketplace Opens Great Barrington Location

GREAT BARRINGTON — The Marketplace, known for its menu of specialty foods, celebrated the grand opening of the Marketplace Specialty Food Shop, its newest location at 265 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington, earlier this month. Led by chefs David Renner, Kevin Schmitz, Douglas Luf, and Christopher Brooks, the Marketplace offers a variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a large section of prepared foods such as entrees, sides, soups, and chili. With a fully staffed pastry department, the Marketplace offers cookies, brownies, pies, custards, and cake as well as special-day custom cakes. The specialty shop also features artisan cheese. The full menu, specialty food offerings, catering options, and cafes can be found at marketplacekitchen.com. The 265 Stockbridge Road location is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Berkshire Bank Aids Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

BOSTON — Berkshire Bank announced several actions it will take with its employees and customers in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. As a first step, the Berkshire Bank Foundation will make a $50,000 contribution to the Ukrainian Federation of America, one of the oldest Ukrainian organizations in the U.S., which is working to deliver humanitarian and medical aid. In addition, Berkshire’s donation will be leveraged in collaboration with Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island on 401Gives Day, a statewide day of giving in Rhode Island on April 1. The bank selected 401Gives Day because it is a time-sensitive campaign that provides Berkshire the opportunity to make a greater impact by inviting the public and business community to match the bank’s contribution. In addition to its significant financial contribution, Berkshire Bank has implemented several actions to harness its entire business to support those impacted by the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Efforts include matched employee contributions, a supply drive and employee volunteering, and customer support, refunding outgoing wire-transfer fees to individuals sending money to family and nonprofit organizations in Ukraine.

 

Sourcepass Adds Suite3 to Its Portfolio of Companies

EASTHAMPTON — Sourcepass announced it has added Easthampton-based Suite3 to its portfolio of IT companies focused on serving small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). The deal is Sourcepass’ second acquisition in 30 days and will not only boost the company’s solutions targeting the financial-services industry, but also grow the company’s reach in the Northeast, expanding its footprint into 43 states. Suite3 provides managed network, cloud migration and management, cybersecurity, and IT support services to more than 6,000 managed customer endpoints. Its clients span more than eight industries, with a strong focus on financial services. As part of the transition, Suite3’s current employees will join the Sourcepass team. They will also receive institutional training and growth opportunities. In addition, the core Suite3 leadership team will remain, with new roles to help Sourcepass with its growth into the financial-services industry and culture of customer engagement. Current Suite3 clients will also see benefits from the new agreement. Sourcepass will extend its interactive web portal to enable 24/7, on-demand, omni-channel support to Suite3 customers, and they will have access to Sourcepass’ broad portfolio of technology solutions.

 

Pare Corp. Opens Holyoke Office

HOLYOKE — Pare Corp., a multi-disciplinary civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental engineering firm, announced it is growing with the opening of its third office. Strategically located in Holyoke to serve the greater Pioneer Valley and the central and western areas of Massachusetts and Connecticut, Pare’s office is in the Whitney Place Business Center, which provides easy access to the Mass Pike and Interstate 91, as well as accessibility to biking and local bus routes. From this location, Pare will be able to quickly respond to the many growing needs of clients and communities throughout the area. Pare will provide a full range of engineering and consulting services from the Holyoke office. The firm is currently working on a variety of public- and private-sector projects, including the Belchertown State School Carriage Grove redevelopment, the Singing Bridge redevelopment project in Chicopee, traffic-light signalization and roadway improvements for Brightwood/Lincoln School in Springfield, and traffic-engineering design for Fort River Elementary School in Amherst. The office will also allow Pare to expand several growing practice areas, including its water and wastewater engineering, highway and bridge engineering, bike paths and recreational ballfields, and geotechnical and dam services.

 

MassDevelopment Bond Helps Gándara Buy New Corporate Offices

SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued a $4.3 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Gándara Mental Health Center Inc., which used the proceeds to buy and renovate a 13,200-square-foot office building at 933 East Columbus Ave. in Springfield. The organization will relocate its corporate offices from West Springfield into the new, larger building, where it can meet increased demand for its innovative, culturally competent behavioral-health, prevention, and education services that promote the well-being of Hispanic, African-American, and other culturally diverse populations. Gándara’s services include outpatient mental-health and substance-abuse treatment for underserved communities, as well as residential and preventative services for children, adults, and families throughout Massachusetts. The organization recently began renovations and expects to move into the facility by late spring 2022. Westfield Bank purchased the bond, which will also be used to refinance previously issued debt.

 

Colebrook Brokers Sales of Sites in Northampton Industrial Park

NORTHAMPTON — Colebrook Realty Services Inc. announced it has brokered the sale of 168 and 178 Industrial Dr. in Northampton. The firm announced the sale of approximately 58,443 square feet of class-A industrial/flex space in the Northampton Industrial Park, along with a 12,000-square-foot R&D building and a 2.10-acre adjoining land site. Kissell Inc. and PVC West Inc. sold the properties to GMS Realty LLP. The properties, which represent a significant portion of the park’s available industrial space, are highly strategic assets located along Interstate 91, with the Mass Pike interchange just 15 minutes south. The properties have been fully leased to strong local manufacturing and service companies for many years. Mitch Bolotin and Ben Bolotin of Colebrook represented the seller of the property and sourced the buyer. Inquiries about the sale of 168 Industrial Dr. and 178 Industrial Dr. may be directed to Bolotin at [email protected] or (413) 781-0066.

 

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley

Wins Victory for Worker’s Rights

SPRINGFIELD — On March 25, the Department of Industrial Accidents Reviewing Board issued a major ruling concerning worker safety. In the underlying case, Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley (PSRB) attorneys Thomas Downey and Ronald Kidd claimed their client suffered severe, disabling injuries as a result of the employer’s serious and willful misconduct. After a hearing, the judge awarded the injured employee double compensation under Section 28 of the Workers’ Compensation Act on account of the employer’s misconduct. Section 28 claims are rare and often unsuccessful because of the requirement to prove a willful act or failure. The Reviewing Board affirmed the judge’s double-compensation award. “This was a case in which an employee, in the normal performance of their duties, was badly injured by a machine he was cleaning. The action stems from the fact that the owner of the business did not inform the worker about an emergency shut-off switch which was in place to prevent this exact sort of accident,” Downey said. “The willful disregard for safety by the owner allowed us to recover double compensation for our client. This is an uncommon occurrence and shows the strength of our case, the disregard for worker’s safety, and the ability of our team to work on behalf our injured client.”

 

Balise Supports Square One’s

Campaign for Healthy Kids

SPRINGFIELD — Balise Auto, a longtime Square One supporter, recently raised $4,000 to support the nonprofit agency’s Campaign for Healthy Kids. The funds were raised through Balise’s “Tires to Inspire” initiative, through which donations were made to Square One when customers purchased a set of new tires. “Square One does so much to set local children and their families up for success,” said Alex Balise, director of Marketing for Balise Auto. “Education and community development are at the core of our charitable giving philosophy, so we couldn’t be happier to highlight their amazing programs and continue to support Square One in their mission.” Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids is a multi-year fund-development initiative focused on the agency’s commitment to providing healthy meals, physical fitness, social-emotional well-being, and a healthy learning environment.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Alpha Cares Inc., 5C Mason Woods Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. King Khali Luciano Layne, 192 County Road, Salem, IL 62476. Charitable organization.

BELCHERTOWN

Friends of the Program Inc., 114 Mountain View Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Randy J. Milou, same address. Fundraising and scholarship organization.

CHICOPEE

Aya Vustom Homes Inc., 18 Beech St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Aleksey Bazukin, same address. Construction.

Great Wall II of Chicopee Inc., 785 Burnett Road., Chicopee, MA 01020. Bao Li, same address. Full-service restaurant.

EASTHAMPTON

MRVD Inc., 11 Union St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Olga L. Akers, 150 Linseed Road, West Hatfield, MA 01088. Restaurant and delivery.

Tong Sing Wok Inc., 126 Northampton St., Suite I, Easthampton, MA 01027. Chang Shou Lin, 625 55th St., Brooklyn, NY 11220. Takeout restaurant.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Big Brick Enterprises Inc. 123 Mountainview Road., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Sarah H. McClelland, same address. Rental properties.

GREENFIELD

King Triton Automotive Inc., 381 High St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Jeremy Ainsworth, same address. Automotive repair and used car sales.

HOLYOKE

Catalyst Cooperative Healing Inc., 650 Dwight St., #744, Holyoke, MA 01040. Marina Rodriguez, 11 Sherwood Terrace, Holyoke, MA 01040. Counseling and mental health services.

Cavanaugh Law, P.C., 1823 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Kathleen A. Cavanaugh, same address. Legal services.

LONGMEADOW

Kathleen A. Kerrigan, M.D., P.C., 195 Eton Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kathleen A. Kerrigan, M.D., same address. Medical services.

SPRINGFIELD

Pathway to Freedom Outreach Ministries, Inc., 524 King St., Springfield, MA 01109. Tanisha Williams Smith, same address. Religious organization.

Capitara Investments Corp., 215 Fort Pleasant Ave., B8, Springfield, MA 01108. Ahmad Sarrage, same address. Source investments in the logistics industry.

WESTFIELD

Deliveredbyfaith Inc., 134 Union St., Apt. 56, Westfield, MA 01085. Goleana S. Grant, same address. Homeless outreach services.

DVT Express Inc., 173 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Vadym Dobrovolskyi, same address. Trucking.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

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

NORTHAMPTON

AK Construction
710 Florence Road
Alex Komler

Alchemy Healing Center
17 New South St., #108
Leta Herman

Better Marketing Realty
243 King St., Suite 100
Daniel Shermeta

Born Perfect
17 New South St., #108
Jaye McElroy

Boy Harsher
11 Verona St.
Jessica Matthews

Coles Meadow Music
470 Coles Meadow Road
William Hunt

Northampton Athletic Club
306 King St.
Perry Messer, Judy Messer

Northampton Concrete
400 Westhampton Road
Steohen Calcagnino

Ostrander Law Office
36 Service Center Road
David Ostrander

Penny Lane
141 Main St.
Ronny Hazel

PORT
202 Main St.
Benjamin Glushein

Shop Therapy
189 Main St.
Ronny Hazel

Skytemple
19C Hawley St.
Curtis Hayden

Tandem Bagel
306 King St.
Christopher Zawacki

Valley Fabrics
59 Service Center Road
Francesca Den Hartog

SPRINGFIELD

2nd II None Consulting
216 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Desi Jackson

The 50/50 Food Truck LLC
62 Laurel St.
Stephanie Figueroa

A1 Mobile Detailing
44 Trinity Terrace
Gary Rodowiez

Alexus Taxi
34 Florida St.
Ibrahim Adil

Bay State Mini Mart
314 Bay St.
HSD Corp.

Beautiful Boutique
48 Martha St.
Kassandra Maldonado

Bentley’s Barbershop
1142 Berkshire Ave.
Evan Nyman

Best Painters
1172 Page Blvd.
Daniel Santiago

BLK Photography
27 Bancroft St.
Alex River

Blood and Water Designs
1400 State St.
John Platten

Blooming Roses Childcare
119 Mildred Ave.
Leslie Perez

Boss Scrubs LLC
12 Somerset St.
Donovan Phillips

Boston Babe’s Realty LLC
869 Worthington St.
Gissel Santiago

Building Your Dreams
121 State St.
Felix Pagan DeJesus

Café Christo
513 Belmont Ave.
Christos Kalaitzidis

Cephas Enterprises LLC
30 Abbott St.
Robert Cephas

Chabela’s Beauty Salon
898 Main St.
Teodocia Martinez

Charlene’s Boutique LLC
1655 Boston Road
Charlene Naylor

Cyphen Sportswear Two
135 Victoria St.
Jared Bogart

Daniels Family Child Care
74 Andrew St.
Eis Quinones

Elohim Family Day Care
54 Hebert Ave.
Massiel Herrera

Express Gas & Foodmart
1103-1107 State St.
Amjad Hussain

Family Home Improvement
11 Brigham St.
Keven Torres

Fresh International
49 Whittier St.
Kirk Rigg

Gato’s Barbershop
932 Boston Road
Jonathan Velez

Happy Juice Palace
32 Hampden St.
Marielys Rosado

Hola Restaurant
455 Belmont Ave.
Joanny Queazada

HR Springfield Corp.
13-67 Boston Road
HR-Twenty Corp.

HSD Corp.
314 Bay St.
Aamir Wani

Hummingbird
347 Orange St.
Fresh International

IC Realty & Trust
566 Newbury St.
Israel Calderon

J. Monsee Car Washing
146 Gresham St.
Jackson Monsee

JR Transportation LLC
64 Moreland St.
Joel Rodriguez Puello

JJJ Handyman
77 Grover St.
Jonathan Berrmudez

Joy Travel Agency
132 Lucerne Road
Jaimary Acevedo Cotto

Just B
900 Allen St.
Bianca Jackson

KC Logistics
38 Cherrelyn St.
Karrish Frost-Mercado

Knots Indeed
63 Lakevilla Ave.
Rita Bartholomew

L&T Floor Covering
101 Whittier St.
Luis Carraballo

La Favorita Mini Mart
179 Walnut St.
Fizaan Muhammad

Liznail’s
43 Whittier St.
Liz Santiago

Lola’s Lashes
214 Spear Road
Anaida Cruz

Maggie’s Family Child Care
9 Sycamore St.
Milagros Alverio

Marcel’s Legendary Eats
536 Worthington St.
Marcel Minto

Market Monsters
64 Gillette Ave.
John Spear Jr.

Mary’s Family Child Care
92 Grenada Terrace
Maribel Antigua

Mass Value Painting LLC
61 Eloise St.
Samuel Diaz

Mayers Home Repairs
34 Front St.
Simeon Mayers

WESTFIELD

AC Auto Sales
766 Southampton Road
Charles Croney

Affable Tea
253 Granville Road
Janet Ruiz

All Energy Solar
66D Mainline Dr.
All Energy Solar

BCA Property Management
404 Southwick Road
Brandon Avery

Blackbrook Solutions
466 Pochassic Road
Carl Schwarzenbach

Broken Wolf BBQ
6 Hickory Ave.
Eric Lacombe

Cote’s Popcorn
1343 Southampton Road
Raymond Cote

Crazy Arepas
480 Southampton Road
Crazy Arepas

Doody Dashers
206 Fowler Road
Aaron Kremer

Honeyland Farms Food Shop
4 Russell Road
Kandy 2022 LLC

Hourglass Half Full
932 Russell Road
Kevin Weldell

JML Enterprises
129 Root Road
Jeff James

KBL Designs
9 Frederick St.
Bryanna Lannon

Lady Vee Soapery
10 Smith Ave., Apt. 1
Lady Vee Soapery LLC

Louis & Clark Country Gifts
1029 North Road
Clark Matthews

MAR Consulting
83 Pineridge Dr.
Mona Rastegar

Marek’s Automotive
11 Sherman St.
Marek Sobolewski

My Home Is Your Home Daycare
50 Holland Ave.
Sara Williams

New England Chiropractic Care
94 North Elm St.
New England Chiropractic Care

OBF
10 Smith Ave., Apt. 1
Obsession Be Fit LLC

Onsite Women’s Health
815 North Road
Michael Rockwal

Ortiz Lawn Care Services
8 Morris Ave.
Angel Ortiz

Relax.Rinse.Repeat
106 City View Road
Stephanie Liptak

Rusin Business Solutions
32 Jessie Lane
Jeffrey Rusin

Six Zemi
11 Pleasant St.
Janis Christian

Tierney Properties
22 Pearl St.
MTB Real Estate LLC

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Andras, Lori J.
67 Woodside Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/02/2022

Baird, Ernest A.
80 Damon Road, #1302
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/02/2022

Binnenkade, Barry B.
44 Oak St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/02/2022

Boyle, Shawn
Boyle, Lisa Marie
44 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/14/2022

Canterbury, Cody Robert
85 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2022

Einzig, Robert A.
186 North West St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/01/2022

Fitzpatrick, Sean T.
96 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/12/2022

Godbolt, Josephine
65 Pendelton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/02/2022

Jusino, Maribel
Jusino, Eddie
11 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2022

Laflamm, Walter Henry
Slabinski-Laflamm, Gail Anne
41 South St., Unit 19
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2022

MacDonald, Sean Michael
MacDonald, Colleen
a/km/a Trevisone, Colleen
245 South Main St., 2nd Fl.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/15/2022

Moriarty, Alexis
Alban, Alexis V.
134 Mill St., Apt. 2L
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/01/2022

Ng, Jack
209 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 03/07/2022

Santana-Ruiz, Amanda L.
10 Berkshire Peak, Apt. 22
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/08/2022

Sherwood, Dillon
1 Park St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/05/2022

Skinner, Holly L.
143 Magazine St., Unit 204
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2022

Smith, Sarah A.
182 Nursery St., Apt. B17
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/07/2022

Turoczy, Nicole Jan
85 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 03/03/2022

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

790 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: David J. Corliss
Seller: Phyllis A. Hubert
Date: 03/11/22

BUCKLAND

Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sportsmens National Land Trust
Seller: Lynn M. Meixler
Date: 03/18/22

103 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: John J. Mossman
Seller: Sarah H. Buck
Date: 03/11/22

CONWAY

Bray Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sportsmens National Land Trust
Seller: Lynn M. Meixler
Date: 03/18/22

GREENFIELD

101 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alexandru Teaca
Seller: Ronald E. Baker
Date: 03/17/22

437 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephen E. Walk
Seller: James A. Turner
Date: 03/15/22

15 Greenfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $4,100,000
Buyer: Valley Precision Parts Corp.
Seller: CJBW Stamp LLC
Date: 03/14/22

52 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Adil A. Behadiliaboade
Seller: Arundina LLC
Date: 03/11/22

30-32 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Robert H. Bennett
Seller: Grinnell Properties LLC
Date: 03/15/22

LEVERETT

253 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Margaret Moore
Seller: Andrew J. Starkweather
Date: 03/14/22

83 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Gregory S. Murphy
Seller: Diane L. Gorenstein
Date: 03/14/22

MONTAGUE

10 Chester St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Angela Young
Seller: Eileen R. Jurek
Date: 03/08/22

34 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Cheryl Thompson
Seller: Laelia LLC
Date: 03/07/22

108 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Christian K. Bowers
Seller: Shannon Manzi
Date: 03/18/22

18-20 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Christopher L. Monti
Seller: Doris A. Ducharme
Date: 03/18/22

NEW SALEM

303 Petersham Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Katelyn Herold
Seller: Ashoryn LLC
Date: 03/18/22

90 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael T. Jones
Seller: Thomas O. Jones
Date: 03/17/22

NORTHFIELD

44 Munns Ferry Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: 44 Munns Ferry LLC
Seller: 4 Pleasant Street LLC
Date: 03/10/22

ORANGE

Quabbin Blvd., Lot 3
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: APG Quabbin LLC
Seller: 3 Quabbin Orange LLC
Date: 03/14/22

77 Chase St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Abare
Seller: Michele Satrowsky
Date: 03/08/22

26 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Peter Whitmore
Seller: Amanda Castiglione
Date: 03/11/22

112 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael A. Maguire
Seller: Eileen A. Jansson
Date: 03/10/22

25 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Orange Trails LLC
Seller: Kyle Higgins
Date: 03/09/22

17 Shumway St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Keauna J. Foster
Seller: Tara Fregeau
Date: 03/11/22

117 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Keith M. Washington
Seller: Jon D. Holland
Date: 03/17/22

SUNDERLAND

248 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $50,500,000
Buyer: Cliffside TIC 2 LLC
Seller: Northland Cliffside LLC
Date: 03/15/22

653 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $51,500,000
Buyer: PR LMP Amherst Road LLC
Seller: Sugarbush Meadow LLC
Date: 03/17/22

220 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Alexandra Carley
Seller: Frederic S. Thomas
Date: 03/16/22

WARWICK

45 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Janette L. Gill
Seller: Dennis C. King
Date: 03/16/22

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

49 Center St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alice Verbetsky
Seller: Damiano Trimboli
Date: 03/17/22

38 Depalma St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Michael County
Seller: Olga Arbuzov
Date: 03/10/22

47 Edward St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Golden Gorillas LLC
Seller: Nicky P. Lawrenchuk
Date: 03/07/22

45 Family Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Man B. Rana
Seller: Nathan L. Hall
Date: 03/11/22

59 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: CGI Manufacturing Real Estate LLC
Seller: KSD Realty LLC
Date: 03/14/22

79 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: CGI Manufacturing Real Estate LLC
Seller: KSD Realty LLC
Date: 03/14/22

99 General Abrams Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: CGI Manufacturing Real Estate LLC
Seller: KSD Realty LLC
Date: 03/14/22

84 Hastings St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joan Moura
Seller: Lavalley, Gloria M., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/22

76 Horsham Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $299,995
Buyer: Matthew M. Bruno
Seller: Abbey R. Massaro
Date: 03/10/22

53 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Spire Property Solutions Inc.
Seller: Jaskulski, David M., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/22

17 Kimberly Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Hyrmete Sejdiji
Seller: Larry L. Hoague
Date: 03/11/22

25 Monroe St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Douglas A. Dichard
Seller: David B. Quigley
Date: 03/08/22

1139 North St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: John Nguyen
Seller: Emanuel Diaz
Date: 03/16/22

124 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Stellato RT
Seller: Alex Vilkhovoy
Date: 03/17/22

116-118 Sheri Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Gulam Dastigir
Seller: Evelyn Rodriguez
Date: 03/11/22

28 Thalia Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Melody Fennelly
Seller: Linda M. Langevin
Date: 03/11/22

BRIMFIELD

122 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Paul Oday
Seller: Scott A. Martin
Date: 03/18/22

 

CHESTER

19 Higgins Road
Chester, MA 01050
Amount: $181,886
Buyer: Julieann Young
Seller: Christopher C. Haskell
Date: 03/11/22

32 Maple Ave
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brian C. O’Donnell
Seller: DTA LLC
Date: 03/16/22

CHICOPEE

22 Adams St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Diane Rosario
Seller: David A. Laverdiere
Date: 03/11/22

Arthur St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $171,080
Buyer: Erik S. Lamountain
Seller: Wyszynski, Chester H., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/22

20 Arthur St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $171,080
Buyer: Erik S. Lamountain
Seller: Wyszynski, Chester H., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/22

13 Benefit St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Nathaniel J. O’Connor
Seller: Andrea M. Galiatsos
Date: 03/10/22

28 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gerardo Rivera-Lopez
Seller: Brital 1987 LLC
Date: 03/15/22

27 Bristol St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,150
Buyer: Jennifer L. Lavalley
Seller: Kenz, Loretta, (Estate)
Date: 03/14/22

Bromont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: DGL Properties LLC
Seller: Barbara L. Ruffo
Date: 03/08/22

6 Bush Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Jonah Investments LLC
Seller: Dulong Holdings LLC
Date: 03/17/22

Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: DGL Properties LLC
Seller: Barbara L. Ruffo
Date: 03/08/22

155 Carriage Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jose Suarez
Seller: Michelle M. Vecchiarelli
Date: 03/16/22

52 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Paul Sullivan
Seller: Roger A. Lafleur
Date: 03/17/22

15 Hamel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Eloy Arocho
Seller: Susan M. Basili
Date: 03/16/22

38 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Niurka D. Alicea-Jusino
Seller: William D. Howe
Date: 03/11/22

140 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jeremy Rodriguez
Seller: Joy Street RT
Date: 03/16/22

92 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Angela A. McMahon
Seller: Robert J. Hanson
Date: 03/09/22

34 Paul Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Miguel Nieto
Seller: Justin T. Lavertue
Date: 03/10/22

10 Riverview Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Beatrice Lunsford-Wilkins
Seller: Urszula Stetson
Date: 03/10/22

69 Rochester St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jarrid Kendall
Seller: Corey M. Mange
Date: 03/15/22

Rose St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Home LLC
Seller: Francis P. Meckay
Date: 03/11/22

31 Rose St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Home LLC
Seller: Francis P. Meckay
Date: 03/11/22

102 Roy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Roberto Camacho
Seller: Suzanne I. Provost
Date: 03/17/22

1125 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $2,600,000
Buyer: EIP 1125 Sheridan LLC
Seller: 41 Liberty Street LLC
Date: 03/11/22

142 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Margarita Sepulveda
Seller: Eich Estates Inc.
Date: 03/07/22

107 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $356,500
Buyer: Wilmary Labonte
Seller: Kenneth R. Germain
Date: 03/09/22

462 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Urszula NT
Seller: Leonardo Corporan
Date: 03/17/22

EAST LONGMEADOW

88 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $144,755
Buyer: Bogdanow RT
Seller: Symmes, Richard D., (Estate)
Date: 03/16/22

159 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Anicia N. Marshall-Roman
Seller: RC Builders LLC
Date: 03/09/22

35 Hazelhurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Trudy A. Elliston
Seller: Tyler J. Wheelock
Date: 03/16/22

254 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $431,500
Buyer: Andrew A. Clough
Seller: Vincenzo Calabrese
Date: 03/17/22

Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Panini Properties MA LLC
Seller: Apple Blossom Farm LLC
Date: 03/18/22

322 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Dominic J. Nardi
Seller: Marc A. Frisino
Date: 03/11/22

461 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Amanda D. Robinson
Seller: John R. Crowley
Date: 03/16/22

97 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Nandlal S. Reejhsinghani
Seller: Nicole M. Boulanger
Date: 03/07/22

GRANVILLE

1586 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Sean Burke
Seller: Cody A. Depew-Paas
Date: 03/11/22

HAMPDEN

24 Meadow Brook Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Strout
Seller: Kenneth O. Kern
Date: 03/09/22

160 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Schmuck
Seller: Gary R. Barnett
Date: 03/08/22

HOLYOKE

25 Ashley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Wayne Klinge
Seller: Bailly, Donald W., (Estate)
Date: 03/11/22

5 Blossom Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $303,500
Buyer: Philip S. Bartholomew
Seller: Mary E. Atchison
Date: 03/11/22

61-63 Brookline Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Tascon Homes LLC
Seller: Barry L. Rock
Date: 03/08/22

579-583 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: 579 Dwight Street LLC
Seller: Muayyad Realty LLC
Date: 03/15/22

34-36 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Edward A. Olmo
Seller: David G. Paulsen
Date: 03/18/22

671-677 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Wade Lee
Seller: Rosemary Leduc
Date: 03/14/22

11 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Morgan L. Jones
Seller: David A. Leblanc
Date: 03/11/22

25 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Olana Flynn
Seller: Myriam Quinones
Date: 03/15/22

69 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: James B. Stillwaggon
Seller: Amelia Mosley
Date: 03/15/22

37 Lynwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Kimberly Santiago
Date: 03/18/22

1 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: 1 Main Realty LLC
Seller: Carol D. White
Date: 03/14/22

Mountain Road Lot 2
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Barnett
Seller: Adam J. Mulcahy
Date: 03/14/22

605 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jared Hamre
Seller: Daniel Flores
Date: 03/10/22

251 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Raleigh A. Venne
Seller: Carole A. Hebert
Date: 03/11/22

69 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Taishla Lopez-Perez
Seller: Mildred Hernandez
Date: 03/16/22

20 Richard Eger Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Gladysh Capital LLC
Seller: Obrzut, Peter S., (Estate)
Date: 03/11/22

7 Russell Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Aida Reys-Lugo
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 03/11/22

47 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Real Estate Investments LLC
Seller: Kevin G. Elliott
Date: 03/08/22

LONGMEADOW

128 Birch Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Tao Wang
Seller: Stephen J. Payne
Date: 03/16/22

91 Birchwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Austin Moore
Seller: Global Homes Properties LLC
Date: 03/17/22

226 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Robert J. Harrington
Seller: John P. Santoro
Date: 03/08/22

26 Cobblestone Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alan S. Eisgrau
Seller: Ilyssa O. Zippin
Date: 03/14/22

141 Lawnwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Mohammad Eskandarinejad
Seller: Patricia G. Larivee
Date: 03/18/22

117 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Christie L. Gaudio
Seller: Catherine Cole
Date: 03/10/22

86 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Sheryl L. McQuade TR
Seller: Mihaela S. Stefan
Date: 03/10/22

20 Sherwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Francesco A. Ferrentino
Seller: Francesco Ferrentino
Date: 03/07/22

18 South Park Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Kevin Winslow
Seller: Ronald G. Proulx
Date: 03/17/22

LUDLOW

19 Belmont St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Ronald O. Molina-Rivas
Seller: Lucia B. Gomes
Date: 03/11/22

47 Dale St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: 2017 Coelho FT
Seller: Patricia J. Renauld
Date: 03/18/22

68 Deponte Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $527,000
Buyer: Kendra Salvador
Seller: New England Equities LLC
Date: 03/17/22

9 Elaine Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,700
Buyer: Cory J. Mills-Dick
Seller: BGRS Relocation Inc.
Date: 03/11/22

9 Elaine Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,700
Buyer: BGRS Relocation Inc.
Seller: Jennifer L. Fafard
Date: 03/07/22

122 Irla Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Michael Parent
Seller: Scotty L. Afonso
Date: 03/11/22

245 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Daniel Lozada
Seller: Snab LLC
Date: 03/11/22

144 Swan Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Jose A. Roxo
Seller: Roxo, Laura R., (Estate)
Date: 03/18/22

MONSON

22 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Nasser H. Chihemi
Seller: Victoria M. Lee
Date: 03/08/22

166 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Hersey
Seller: Dylan J. Mann
Date: 03/11/22

15 Mill St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: William Dean
Seller: Jared P. Pignone
Date: 03/07/22

165 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Aubin
Seller: Daniel A. Hersey
Date: 03/11/22

6 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Anthony Monteiro
Seller: Thomas M. Greene
Date: 03/16/22

55 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ryan Arsenault
Seller: Daniel P. Provost
Date: 03/11/22

232 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Andrews
Seller: SZF Properties LLC
Date: 03/11/22

MONTGOMERY

184 Carrington Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Glen G. Koundry
Seller: David R. Berndt
Date: 03/15/22

PALMER

18 Holbrook St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Emily A. Doiron
Seller: Jolene L. Lepow
Date: 03/11/22

Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mark Salamon
Seller: Steven E. Cormier
Date: 03/11/22

44 Smith St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Matthew Janik
Seller: Norma J. Roberts
Date: 03/07/22

96 Smith St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Matthew Janik
Seller: Norma J. Roberts
Date: 03/07/22

3038 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Jared Marciniec
Seller: Kenneth E. Boyer
Date: 03/14/22

SOUTHWICK

49 Coes Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Avery W. Vazquez
Seller: Stephen Werman
Date: 03/17/22

604 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Southwick Gristmill Plaza
Seller: TJ Welch Inc.
Date: 03/10/22

45 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: John D. Sullivan
Date: 03/08/22

136 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Troy Senecal
Seller: Cheryl N. Smith
Date: 03/14/22

22 Shirley Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kaile Blaze
Seller: George S. Hatzidakis
Date: 03/16/22

SPRINGFIELD

126 2nd St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Nathan S. Valois
Seller: Emily A. Warner
Date: 03/09/22

89 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Nancy Calderon
Seller: Joseph P. Decaro
Date: 03/15/22

99 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Alexandra Segura-Estrella
Seller: Giovanni P. Calabrese
Date: 03/18/22

70 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ariel Properties LLC
Seller: Rodman Capital Group LLC
Date: 03/14/22

97 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Frederick H. Bohn
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 03/07/22

114 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: William Raleigh
Seller: Melinda Barry
Date: 03/18/22

60 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Josue Irizarry
Seller: Carlos Y. Garcia
Date: 03/15/22

63 Atwater Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Michael A. Fenton
Seller: David Finn
Date: 03/14/22

17 Atwood Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: John M. Finch
Seller: Emilia Dones
Date: 03/17/22

87 Balfour Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Crystal J. Perez
Seller: Pamela J. Bourbeau
Date: 03/15/22

45 Bancroft St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Fikiri Amisi
Seller: North End Housing Initiative
Date: 03/11/22

65 Beaufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Fallah Razzak
Seller: Theresa Glog
Date: 03/11/22

10 Blanding St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hamit T. Adiguzel
Seller: Alberto S. Crisostomo
Date: 03/17/22

19 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Aleesha R. Penna
Seller: Rosaida Mercado
Date: 03/14/22

64 Castle St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ashley L. Graham
Seller: Lisa A. Schmuck
Date: 03/08/22

171 Clearbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Benjamin T. Cole
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 03/18/22

7 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Reynalda Torres
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 03/17/22

40 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Aidalis Rodriguez-Otero
Seller: Gabriel Paredes
Date: 03/15/22

971-973 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Pena Lopez Auto Repair
Seller: John P. Veronesi
Date: 03/14/22

93 Creswell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Robert E. Fisk
Seller: Meadowbrook Property Solutions LLC
Date: 03/07/22

53 Crystal Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Kevin S. Rivera
Seller: Christopher Ortega
Date: 03/07/22

95 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anthoney M. Lomax
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 03/10/22

109 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Hosbaldo Adorno
Seller: Garrett Sullivan
Date: 03/11/22

29 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Darius M. Cofer
Seller: Karen M. Sokolowski
Date: 03/18/22

49 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Daniel Della-Giustina
Seller: Thong D. Nguyen
Date: 03/16/22

5 Flower St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Hassan Echchetouani
Seller: Mary F. Sawyer
Date: 03/17/22

55 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Geoffrey Frost
Seller: Alex Hiller
Date: 03/18/22

47 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Stefan Hagmann
Seller: Michael J. Rheault
Date: 03/07/22

173 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ivor Santos
Seller: Anthony L. Tyson
Date: 03/15/22

20 Green Way
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Deu Thapa
Seller: Ganga Tiwari
Date: 03/16/22

88-90 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jose A. Dejesus
Seller: Carmen Valentin
Date: 03/07/22

49 Hobson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kevin Perez
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 03/18/22

124 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jarinelys Figueroa-Roldan
Seller: Rodman Capital Group LLC
Date: 03/11/22

28 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Renardo N. Clayton
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/14/22

49 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: James E. Cavallo
Seller: Elizabeth Boggis
Date: 03/11/22

15 Kane St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $161,700
Buyer: David M. Wilson
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 03/08/22

19 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Maria Garcia
Seller: Birch Properties LLC
Date: 03/11/22

125 Larkspur St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Dennis A. Montalvo
Seller: Ryan D. Doty
Date: 03/18/22

55 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Hiep Do
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 03/16/22

62-64 Lester St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: TIHWDI LLC
Seller: Erik White
Date: 03/11/22

37 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Peace Y. Carboo
Seller: Maria Estrada
Date: 03/14/22

838 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Gerald Oleksak
Seller: Irma Langone
Date: 03/07/22

82-84 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Acevedo
Seller: Paul D. Calder
Date: 03/18/22

42 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Winners O. LLC
Seller: Infinity Developments LLC
Date: 03/11/22

44 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Winners O. LLC
Seller: Infinity Developments LLC
Date: 03/11/22

111 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Yomaira Amaro
Seller: Nelson Tejada
Date: 03/15/22

69 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn Parent
Seller: Zacharia M. Graham
Date: 03/08/22

91 Mulberry St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Alycar Investments LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/18/22

44-46 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Center For Human Development Inc.
Seller: Sean Kavanagh
Date: 03/18/22

1061 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gabriel Paredes
Seller: Robert A. Couture
Date: 03/15/22

1655 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: JJJ 17 LLC
Seller: Joseph Salvador
Date: 03/15/22

16 Partridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Partridge Drive LLC
Seller: Diplomat Property Manager LLC
Date: 03/08/22

4 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: SHRE Holding Co. LLC
Seller: Kenneth S. Bernstein
Date: 03/16/22

29 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Michael Richardson-Polk
Seller: Hung Pham
Date: 03/10/22

75 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: John Barron
Seller: Western Mass. Property Development LLC
Date: 03/09/22

75 Prouty St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Kourtnie Noel-Morales
Seller: Lorenzo M. Hall
Date: 03/14/22

15 Rio Vista St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nicholas G. Conner
Seller: Doris M. Mietka
Date: 03/15/22

28 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Adam D. Mayhew
Seller: Debra A. Griffith
Date: 03/18/22

194 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Quadria Carter
Seller: Annette Gerber
Date: 03/11/22

105-111 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $1,725,000
Buyer: New Man Ventures LLC
Seller: Ironsides School LLC
Date: 03/10/22

194 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: High Ridge Real Estate LLC
Seller: Goodrow, Robert R., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/22

104 Stockman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Dreana C. Sanders
Seller: Samuel Sanabria
Date: 03/11/22

83-85 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Elayni I. Marte
Seller: SA Holding 1 LLC
Date: 03/10/22

712 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Deny Kim
Seller: Javed Shah
Date: 03/15/22

1562 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $330,200
Buyer: Lal B. Thapa
Seller: Jacqueline Vega
Date: 03/08/22

8 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Tyrone Nelson
Seller: Scott P. Demaria
Date: 03/16/22

43 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Sandra I. Cruz
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/11/22

73 Watling St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sergio G. Ortiz
Seller: Lori J. Marchand
Date: 03/16/22

133-135 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $194,755
Buyer: Saklaa RT
Seller: Melvin J. Collins
Date: 03/15/22

184 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cara E. McGee
Seller: Artioli, Russell N., (Estate)
Date: 03/11/22

18-20 Wolcott St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Cecilia Gomes
Seller: Celia Pena
Date: 03/07/22

WALES

10 Polly Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Craig P. Garvey
Seller: Dawn Upton
Date: 03/11/22

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1066 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Robert P. Fortin
Seller: Robert P. Fortin
Date: 03/07/22

104-106 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: G&C RE Investments LLC
Seller: Bilodeau, Joan I., (Estate)
Date: 03/18/22

54 Carriage Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Rachelle Hannoush
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/16/22

119 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John Montalvo
Seller: James R. Christofori
Date: 03/17/22

25 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Meeghan P. Ramsey
Seller: Heather M. Fortin
Date: 03/11/22

134 Country View St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael J. Riordan
Seller: John J. Riordan
Date: 03/08/22

61 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Zachary Grchan
Seller: Stephen Wesolowski
Date: 03/11/22

40 Globe St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Qassim Khalaf
Seller: V&K Realty LLC
Date: 03/18/22

67 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Dale
Seller: Marino Biagini
Date: 03/18/22

104 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Letendre
Seller: Myrna Vilas
Date: 03/14/22

820 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: William O. Torres
Seller: Kelly, George A., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/22

WESTFIELD

58 Arnold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: J&M Realty LLC
Seller: Irene J. Flahive
Date: 03/17/22

54 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Paul A. Montanaro
Seller: Aspasia Gravanis
Date: 03/16/22

8-1/2 Bush St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nathan P. Solitario
Seller: Bryan M. Tirrell
Date: 03/10/22

37 Coolidge Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Amy L. Damour
Seller: Kristina M. Schultz
Date: 03/17/22

124 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $193,666
Buyer: Wayne J. Lawrence
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/15/22

680 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Eryn S. Tobin
Seller: William E. Footit
Date: 03/11/22

25 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Remy
Seller: Donna E. West
Date: 03/09/22

92 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jamison Bolduc
Seller: Scott J. Wojcik
Date: 03/15/22

19 McKinley Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: R. M. Blerman LLC
Seller: David G. Moquin
Date: 03/10/22

304 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jason R. Lisee
Seller: Susan D. Hunley RET
Date: 03/15/22

5 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Nissy P. Manacheril
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 03/18/22

29 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $528,000
Buyer: 29-29 5 Orange St LLC
Seller: J&F Management LLP
Date: 03/17/22

13 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $237,900
Buyer: Brandyn J. Peterson
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/08/22

51 Queen St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Colleen T. Lent
Seller: Dorothy Lent
Date: 03/18/22

120 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mikhail Kozachuk
Seller: David K. Young
Date: 03/18/22

109 Whitaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Angela T. Derouin
Seller: Patricia Vachula
Date: 03/10/22

WILBRAHAM

9 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christopher Q. Brown
Seller: Patricia E. Perkins
Date: 03/15/22

22 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Susan M. Mondor
Seller: Joseph G. Mondor
Date: 03/11/22

8 Joan St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Danise Fahor-Etienne
Seller: Patricia Feliz
Date: 03/16/22

239 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nestor R. Rivera-Alicea
Seller: Stuart J. Johnsen
Date: 03/18/22

78 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $143,746
Buyer: Glenroy Burke
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/18/22

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

295 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $552,000
Buyer: Jordan R. Katz
Seller: J. Richard Pilsner
Date: 03/16/22

8 Berkshire Ter.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Sarah Mabry
Seller: Connolly, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 03/17/22

16 Bridge St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Bridgestreet Rentals LLC
Seller: Cheryl Noble
Date: 03/18/22

156-A Brittany Manor
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $58,000,000
Buyer: Boulders TIC 2 LLC
Seller: Northland Boulders LLC
Date: 03/15/22

170 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Fern & Co. LLC
Seller: Dolan, Daniel T., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/22

7 Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $550,700
Buyer: Meghan Correa
Seller: Carrie-Lynn Saunders
Date: 03/10/22

9 Kettle Pond Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Katharine J. Waggoner LT
Seller: Ren L. Yao
Date: 03/18/22

191 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Town Of Amherst
Seller: Fort River Solar 2 LLC
Date: 03/10/22

BELCHERTOWN

196 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Robin Parncutt
Seller: Joshua M. Slovack
Date: 03/11/22

1131 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Elizabeth E. Tomlinson
Seller: Pratt James L., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/22

635 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $436,250
Buyer: Jackson Powers
Seller: Meaghan L. Williamson
Date: 03/15/22

348 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Flink
Seller: Ronald J. Flink RET
Date: 03/18/22

24 Sycamore Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $482,900
Buyer: Scott Demaria
Seller: JN Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 03/16/22

8 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Daniel Debastiani
Seller: Sivart RT
Date: 03/18/22

6 Woodland Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Shing Lau
Seller: Bailey Housing LLC
Date: 03/10/22

EASTHAMPTON

Brook St. Lot 1
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Norine L. O’Neil
Seller: Patricia A. Larochelle IRT
Date: 03/17/22

50 Church St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Pandura Properties LLC
Seller: Brian D. Slezek
Date: 03/10/22

53 Hannum Brook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Ryan Kurtz
Seller: Verville, Ronadl G., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/22

248 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Lauren R. Steis
Seller: Mark T. Izzo
Date: 03/18/22

32 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jessica B. Hertzberg
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 03/07/22

12 Lord St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Holden S. Sparacino
Seller: Michael A. Pellin
Date: 03/18/22

Reservation Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: City Of Easthampton
Seller: Suzanne E. Scallion
Date: 03/07/22

GOSHEN

West St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: Chandobald TR
Seller: St.Amand FT
Date: 03/17/22

14 Williams Dr.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Richard A. Barton
Seller: Michael G. George
Date: 03/16/22

GRANBY

12 Griswold Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Dakota P. Richards
Seller: Tetrault, Diane E., (Estate)
Date: 03/10/22

86 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $332,250
Buyer: Michael W. Livingston
Seller: Michael W. Crochiere
Date: 03/08/22

220 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: T&A Associates & Properties LLC
Seller: Brooks FT
Date: 03/11/22

HADLEY

1 Autumn View Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Donald A. Brown
Seller: L. Ann Hopkins
Date: 03/09/22

HATFIELD

8 Circle Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Barbara N. Weinberg
Seller: Elizabeth N. Clarke
Date: 03/07/22

NORTHAMPTON

Berkshire Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $586,500
Buyer: Rita E. Sohlich
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 03/07/22

737 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $2,600,000
Buyer: Prospect Place Owner LLC
Seller: 737 Northampton LLC
Date: 03/07/22

57 Gothic St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Samuel B. Whitney
Seller: 57 Gothic Street LLC
Date: 03/11/22

27 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $848,190
Buyer: David Overfield
Seller: Sunwood Development Corp.
Date: 03/18/22

168 Industrial Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,351,083
Buyer: GMS Realty LLP
Seller: Kissell Inc.
Date: 03/17/22

178 Industrial Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,098,917
Buyer: Recovery Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: PVC West Inc.
Date: 03/17/22

256 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Craig
Seller: Du Con Properties LLC
Date: 03/17/22

Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $586,500
Buyer: Rita E. Sohlich
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 03/07/22

Sherman Ave. Lot 1
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Seller: Barbara A. Lamontagne
Date: 03/10/22

57 Warner St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Yunting Xu
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/14/22

SOUTH HADLEY

7 Benoit Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Christine A. Craig
Seller: Du Con Properties LLC
Date: 03/18/22

89 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Thomas Fusari
Seller: Sally J. Poudrier
Date: 03/11/22

22 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Joshua Berge
Seller: Thomas J. Kelleher
Date: 03/17/22

324 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Barbara E. Leyden
Seller: Eleanor Ustach
Date: 03/08/22

17 Leahey Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Andrew Kretschmar
Seller: Michael D. Russell
Date: 03/15/22

18 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Michael G. Edwards
Date: 03/09/22

SOUTHAMPTON

16 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $127,302
Buyer: Anthony Wheeler Construction LLC
Seller: Christine E. Wright
Date: 03/10/22

88 High St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $252,625
Buyer: Michael L. Buehler
Seller: Anne L. Vaillant
Date: 03/09/22

90 High St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $252,625
Buyer: Michael L. Buehler
Seller: Anne L. Vaillant
Date: 03/09/22

WARE

19-21 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eurides Batista
Seller: Scudder Bay Capital LLC
Date: 03/17/22

121 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Alice Bonasio
Seller: Theresa A. Baldassarri
Date: 03/11/22

52 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FEI Group LLC
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 03/11/22

54-58 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FEI Group LLC
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 03/11/22

78-80 Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FEI Group LLC
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 03/11/22

198 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Winners O. LLC
Seller: Lauren Noone
Date: 03/09/22

6-10 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FEI Group LLC
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 03/11/22

WORTHINGTON

144 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $524,580
Buyer: Pippin & Jane LLC
Seller: Bearly LLC
Date: 03/08/22

110 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: K. M. Downs 2016 TR
Seller: Gabriel K. Shippee
Date: 03/14/22

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Marketplace Owners LLC
591 Memorial Dr.
$8,693 — Replace two gas-fired RTUs

G.M. Northrup Corp.
1600 Memorial Dr.
$8,800 — Add/relocate existing sprinklers at O’Reilly Auto Parts

Trajen LLC
363 Chicopee St.
$3,000 — Roofing

LEE

MTB Housing Inc.
1290 Cape St.
$20,000 — Construct storage building

Thomas Parente
880 East St.
$1,672 — Insulation

South Lee Assoc. LLC
501 Pleasant St.
$3,500 — Concrete structural slab for future chiller

LENOX

Wallace Clark
260-F05 Pittsfield Road
$19,300 — Bathroom remodel

Smegal Holdings LLC
36 Pittsfield Road
$15,000 — Replace roof and siding on garage

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$3,500 — Relocate existing piping and sprinklers

David Bell Deane
40 Perrine Ave.
$15,700 ­— Install fire-alarm control panel

Chris Fabino
5 Cheshire Road
$12,000 — Remove existing demising wall and constrict new demising wall

KO Resources LLC
501 Dalton Ave.
$2,000 — Install concrete equipment pad

Light Holdings LLC
10 Betnr Industrial Dr.
$8,796 — Fire-alarm system

Tower 21C LLC
123 North St.
$3,600 — Change of use from retail store to barbershop

WBRK Inc.
39 Lakewood Dr.
$35,000 — Replace three existing antennas with six new antennas and related lines and equipment

SPRINGFIELD

44 Howes Street Realty LLC
250 Albany St.
$120,000 — Alter interior space for new refrigeration/frozen storage area

575 Union Street LLC
311 Page Blvd.
$130,000 — Repair exterior masonry walls damaged by car accident

627 Cottage Street LLC
627 Cottage St.
$21,000 — Install lead-lined drywall for new equipment at T.J. O’Connor animal shelter

3455 Main Street Associates LP
3455 Main St.
$72,500 — Remodel interior space at New England Dermatology

Honore LLC
280 Worthington St.
$15,000 — Interior fit-out for future tenant

Knox Residences II LP
42 Waltham Ave.
$27,000 — Partial demolition, removal of section at rear of building

Big Y Express Launches New Downtown Format

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y has announced plans to build a new concept Big Y Express Fresh Market at 1500 Main St. as part of Tower Square in Springfield.

The new, 10,000-square-foot Big Y Express Fresh Market will be tailored to fit the needs of the city’s downtown community. Currently, there are workers and area residents who are eager to have access to delicious, nutritious and affordable offerings that are not currently available in a convenient way, said Colin D’Amour, senior director of Big Y Express. “Between the UMass classrooms, YMCA daycare, area office workers and downtown residents, many are looking for an option to meet their food needs.”

While not a complete supermarket due to its size, this location will have a full assortment of items from each department, he said. The offerings will include prepared meals and sandwiches along with natural and organic products and everyday necessities. In addition, there will be an inhouse sushi chef preparing fresh sushi daily.

“We are excited to bring an entirely new concept to downtown Springfield,” said D’Amour. “We know that there has been an appetite for Big Y’s fresh and local foods for many years now. We are confident that customers will enjoy our many offerings. We are working diligently with our contractors to establish a timeline for opening and are excited to be a part of the downtown community.”

The Drake Opens for Live Music on April 28

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Daily News

AMHERST — While the doors to The Drake will soft open on April 26 with the Green Street Trio of Northampton Jazz Workshop fame, a grand opening will take place April 28 at 44 North Pleasant Street in Amherst. 

The grand opening weekend will showcase performances by celebrated jazz violinist Regina Carter (April 28), Titans of Ethio-Groove & Funk Gili Yalo & the Anbessa Orchestra (April 29), singer/songwriter and chronicler of life Loudon Wainwright III (April 30), homegrown electro fever-pop from Home Body + NOVA ONE (May 1) and culminate in a Ribbon Cutting on May 2.

Tickets for grand opening weekend and beyond are available at www.thedrakeamherst.org.

The Downtown Amherst Foundation (DAF), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is the driving force behind this venture, which will bring arts and culture to downtown Amherst. The Drake will present nightly entertainment from nationally and internationally recognized performers under the purview of Laudable Productions, known for presenting successful music festivals, concerts, and other cultural events across the Pioneer Valley.

Envisioned as a true community-based venture, The DAF is collaborating with the Art and Music departments of Amherst College, UMass Amherst, and Amherst-Pelham Regional High School to offer students, faculty, and alumni musicians the opportunity to perform live in an intimate space. Once a month, proceeds from the new “FEEDBACK LIVE” series will be donated to a local nonprofit. Many communities and education forward series will be announced soon. 

Founded on a vision of diversity and inclusivity for both performers and audience, and adopting its name from the original Drake, a storied Amherst bar that closed in 1985, the Drake will welcome local residents of all ages and attract visitors coming to hear top talent in an intimate and familiar space.

Located on the second floor of the Amherst Bank Building (44 North Pleasant St.), the space has been completely transformed with state-of-the-art lighting and audio installed by Klondike Sound, and a Steinway Grand piano courtesy of Amherst College. The venue is open to all ages. For patrons 21 and over, it will house a full-service bar featuring craft cocktails, wine, and beer.  It will feature both seated and dance floor configurations.