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SPRINGFIELD Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) staged a Virtual 5K Run/Walk June 11-14 to raise funds to support its literacy, entrepreneurship, and career exploration programs. A total of 14 participants met the challenge and raised $1,450 for the cause.

“The realities of the pandemic prompted us to hold this event virtually, but we are so grateful for the participants who still made the commitment to support us,” said Jennifer A. Connolly, President, JAWM. “Every bit helps as our programs are offered at no cost to schools and youth groups. Our students need financial literacy and work readiness programs to be prepared for their futures.”

Participants paid a $25 entry fee and were encouraged to walk, run or bike with friends and family and solicit donations through their own fundraising pages. Safety Restore of Westfield was the event’s medal sponsor, and Country Bank was the certificate sponsor.

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SPRINGFIELDIn preparation for Star Spangled Springfield on July 4, the Springfield Police Department will be detouring traffic in and around the area of the Memorial Bridge and Riverfront Park where festivities will be held.

On July 3, at 11 p.m., the Memorial Bridge will close to all traffic, vehicular and pedestrian, to allow for the set-up of the Star Spangled Springfield fireworks display. The bridge will open around 11p.m. on July 4.

On July 4, around 7:30 p.m., the Springfield Police Department will begin to close roads in the vicinity of the Memorial Bridge in anticipation of the 9:30 p.m. fireworks display.  Massachusetts State Police will close Exit 5 (formerly Exit 7) off of I-91 South as needed. Pedestrians will be restricted from sitting on I-91 Exit Ramps.

For public safety, the Springfield Police Department will enforce no bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, pets, alcohol, fireworks, sparklers, and drones in and around Riverfront Park.

Star Spangled Springfield, presented by the Spirit of Springfield since 1991, is sponsored by MassMutual. It is supported with additional support from iHeart Radio (Mix 93.1 FM), MassLive, The Republican, and WWLP-TV22.  In-kind donors include 90 Meat Outlet/Armata’s, Affordable Waste Solutions, Charlie Arment Trucking, Elegant Affairs, Joseph Freedman Company, MGM Springfield, Michael’s Party Rentals, Quality Beverage, Republic Services, Sheraton Springfield, Springfield Parking Authority, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, City of Springfield, and many others.

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HOLYOKE — Local home builder and developer Alan Tabin announced he has joined B & B Real Estate in Holyoke as a licensed real-estate agent.

Tabin has been active in the real-estate industry throughout his adult life. As co-owner of Home Improvement Associates, LLC, he grew a successful construction business over three decades. His expertise as a builder includes custom homes, investment property, rehabbing, and residential and commercial renovations. His experience in real-estate development includes a residential subdivision of new homes and a 25-unit condominium project in South Hadley known as Jacob’s Edge.

“I am excited to offer my unique expertise as a builder to home buyers, sellers, and potential investors,” Tabin said. “My knowledge of construction, local building resources and contacts, and the real-estate market can be valuable to anyone wanting to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.”

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NORTHAMPTON — The Three County Fair is back, returning on Labor Day weekend, Friday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 6.

“We could not be more thrilled that everyone continues to get vaccinated and that Massachusetts businesses can operate at 100% capacity,” said James Przypek, general manager of the Three County Fair. “Like all businesses and families, we took a series of cutbacks and steps to get us to this point, and we are proud to still be here planning a late-summer experience that fairgoers can cherish.”

Last year, the COVID-19 health crisis forced the fair to be closed to the public while hosting only limited arts, baking, crafts, and livestock competitions to comply with capacity restrictions. This year, the 204th consecutive fair returns to normal operations and capacities with discounted general admission and four-day passes on sale exclusively at 3countyfair.com.

The fair’s attractions include carnival-style rides and games; adult and youth livestock, agricultural, and arts and crafts competitions; live music concerts; area food trucks; comedy variety shows; plus the ever-popular demolition derbies each day.

General admission to the fair is $15 for ages 12 and up and free for ages 11 and under, with discounts for seniors and veterans. Further discounts are available by purchasing tickets online and in advance on the fair’s website. For example, the four-day pass, sold online only for $30, is 50% off the gate price for a general-admission adult ticket for four days.

Przypek encouraged fairgoers to get their tickets in advance to save money, plus get speedy and contactless entrance onto the fairgrounds. “We also know that everyone had a rough 14 months to weather; therefore, we have made parking free at the fair this year as a way to welcome back returning guests and incentivize new ones.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Smith & Wesson is once again lending its support to the children and families served by Square One. The company recently committed $20,000 in corporate giving, in addition to funds donated by employees as part of their commitment to social responsibility.

The gift marks the latest addition to a long list of contributions made over the years. The company has supported the agency’s early-education and care initiatives and programs to support victims of domestic violence. It was also among the first businesses in the region to fund Square One’s response to the COVID-19 crisis.

“Smith & Wesson and its employees are proud to support Square One’s efforts to offer tools and resources to local families,” said Mark Smith, president and CEO of Smith & Wesson. “We recognize that a strong foundation is the key to the development of all children. Through their programs, the staff at Square One has enhanced the lives of many children and families in our community. We’re happy that our partnership makes a difference.”

The funds will support Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids, 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.

“Square One has long relied on support from Smith & Wesson to support our programs and services,” said Kristine Allard, vice president of Development & Communication for Square One. “They are quick to recognize and respond to the changing needs of our community and take responsibility to support our work whenever possible. We are truly grateful to have them as our community partners.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society is currently caring for a large number of kittens at this time, and more are expected to arrive in need of urgent care for respiratory infections, digestive issues, and dehydration.

In response, the organization is seeking foster volunteers who are comfortable giving kittens hydrating fluids under their skin, as well as giving oral and eye medications regularly. Fosters will also need to track their kitten’s weight at least once per day. Dakin’s staff will provide training for administering fluids and medication. The timespan for foster care varies for each kitten based on their needs, but it typically ranges from a few weeks to a few months.

People interested in becoming a foster caregiver for sick kittens in need of medical care should visit www.dakinhumane.org/foster-a-dakin-animal.html and follow the steps to submit an application. Dakin is not placing healthy kittens in foster homes at this time.

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Union Station announced that Vanessa Ford, “the Songstress of Springfield,” who is well-known for singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at various area events, will record a new version of the song at Union Station. The new video recording will be posted on springfieldunionstation.com and disseminated through social media starting on Friday, July 2 and running through Monday, July 5.

“This Fourth of July will be a celebration like no other in recent memory,” said Nicole Sweeney, property manager for Springfield Union Station. “So we wanted to offer something that both captures the spirit of the celebration as well as features a local treasure, Vanessa Ford.”

Ford began singing in her church choir at age 7, and she loves every genre of music. She is an aficionado of classical music, jazz, pop, traditional hymns, and contemporary gospel music, and has performed the national anthem for many local college sporting events, Springfield Police Academy graduations, and a multitude of high-profile local and national events.

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AGAWAM — OMG Inc. recently promoted Josh Kelly to the position of senior vice president for Business Development. Meanwhile, OMG Roofing Products hired Elli-Ann Oskar as Sales and Marketing assistant.

In his new role, Kelly will focus on strategic growth opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, product development, licensing, as well as strategies to expand OMG’s business. He reports to Hubert McGovern, president and CEO of OMG.

“Josh is uniquely qualified to fill this key position,” McGovern said. “He has a deep knowledge of both our Roofing and FastenMaster businesses and markets. He also has a proven track record for developing disruptive technology, the best example of which is our industry-leading RhinoBond induction welding system. He will also play a critical role on the senior management team at OMG.”

Kelly started with OMG in 1991 as a project coordinator and has held several positions within the roofing division, including key account manager, vice president of Marketing, general manager, and, most recently, vice president of Product Development and Innovation.

Josh is a member of the Single Ply Roofing Industry trade association, a past president of the Roofing Industry Alliance, and a current member of the board of directors for the National Roofing Contractors Assoc. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Western New England University.

In her new role, Oskar is responsible for a wide assortment of administrative functions to support the sales and marketing teams, as well as the company’s key account managers and Customer Service department. She reports to Monte Horst, vice president of Sales and Marketing.

Prior to joining OMG, she was a Business Development assistant at Teracode. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Westfield State University.

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union collected 350 pounds of personal-care items during the month of May and donated them to the pantries of the Amherst Survival Center and Northampton Survival Center.

Donations were collected at the credit union’s Hadley and Northampton branch locations, and included incontinence products, toilet paper, diapers, menstrual products, soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, sunblock, and many other personal-care items.

“We’re so appreciative of our members and employees for donating personal-care items to our annual drive,” said Cait Murray, Community Outreach manager at UMassFive. “We know that personal-care items in the Survival Center pantries may help people avoid making difficult tradeoffs. Nobody should have to choose between food and toilet paper.”

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) will hold a remote and on-campus Next Step Saturday on July 10. This event will be held both virtually and in person from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will help new and continuing students with answering questions about how to apply, advising to select courses, and addressing questions regarding financial aid and registering.

New and continuing students are invited to attend the event. Participants will also be able to learn about the college’s more than 50 academic programs, in addition to Asnuntuck’s advanced manufacturing program. ACC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development Office will be available for those that would like to learn about non-credit certificate options.

Anyone who is interested in attending the online event but has not yet applied may complete the application (asnuntuck.edu/admissions/how-to-enroll) ahead of time to maximize their time during the event. To meet with an academic advisor during the event, schedule an appointment in advance by following the steps for new or continuing students at asnuntuck.edu/advising.

To learn more and to pre-register, visit asnuntuck.edu/nextstepsaturday. The college’s fall semester begins Thursday, Aug. 26.

Students do not need to wait until July 10 to enroll. Registration is now open for the fall semester, and students are encouraged to apply before the July 10 event.

PACT (Pledge to Advance Connecticut) funding will be available to those who qualify, if they apply and register by Thursday, July 15. Visit asnuntuck.edu/admissions/pact for information regarding this free college program.

Also on July 10, Griffin Health will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to anyone interested in participating.

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GREENFIELD — Melanson announced the promotion of two of its newest managers: Nadzeya Shkoda, CPA, and Jonathan Cohen-Gorczyca, CPA.

Shkoda has been in the accounting profession for almost a decade and is a part of the Governmental Services team out of the Greenfield office. She joined Melanson in 2014 and works on approximately 15 municipal audits annually. She enjoys participating in the Governmental Accounting Standards Board group and how auditing presents new challenges each day.

Shkoda received a master of science in accountancy degree at Westfield State University in 2011. She holds memberships with the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Cohen-Gorczyca has been working at Melanson for more than nine years. As part of its Commercial Services team in Greenfield, he advises businesses and individuals on tax, management, compliance, and other accounting and planning matters. Over the last year, he has been particularly focused on helping clients with their Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Cohen-Gorczyca received his master of science in accountancy degree from Western New England University in 2013 and is a member of MSCPA and AICPA. He also serves on the board of trustees for the Greenfield Public Library as well as his condo association.

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HOLYOKE — Students enrolled full-time in chemistry, biology, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM fields at Holyoke Community College (HCC) may qualify for a National Science Foundation scholarship of up to $10,000 a year toward tuition and fees.

Through HCC, the National Science Foundation Scholarship offers, on average, $6,500 per year to qualified full-time students and prorated amounts for part-time students.

Incoming and current HCC students are encouraged to apply. The STEM scholarship application deadline for the fall 2021 semester is Aug. 1.

Students chosen for the NSF scholarship become members of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 Program, also known as SCoRE (STEM Cohorts for Research & Engagement). STEM Scholars are expected to maintain enrollment in a STEM program, be in good academic standing, complete an associate degree at HCC, and/or transfer to an accredited STEM degree program at a four-year institution. The scholarships are renewable every year students continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Beside the financial awards, STEM Scholars become part of a learning community that fosters a sense of belonging and academic success, and includes mentoring, research, and honors experiences; community service; and internships.

Eligibility guidelines for the National Science Foundation Scholarship in STEM can be viewed at hcc.edu/scholarship. STEM disciplines include biological sciences, physical sciences, math, computer and information services, geosciences, and engineering.

The program is lead by HCC Math Professor Ileana Vasu, coordinator of the STEM Scholars program. She can be reached at [email protected] or (413) 552-2438.

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced it awarded $28,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors of local high schools.

On June 23, the bank held a scholarship ceremony at its corporate office in Monson. This event provided refreshments, opportunities for bank staff to meet the students and their parents, presentation of the scholarship checks, and a gift for each scholarship recipient to take with them on their educational journey.

Monson Savings Bank awarded $2,000 scholarships to the following recipients:

Joseph Angelica, Cameron Boucher, Abigale Bridges, Camille Lobik, and Zackery Wysk (Monson High School); Shaun Buteau, Carlie Simpkiss, and Peter Wurszt (Minnechaug Regional High School); Lillie Hellyer, Ariana Nevins, and Olivia Watson (East Longmeadow High School); and Myles Francis McGrail, Lexie Orszulak, and Olivia Vadnais (Ware High School).

“All of us at Monson Savings Bank are incredibly proud of these students for the fortitude they have shown over these unique past years,” said Dan Moriarty, the bank’s president and CEO. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these brilliant students with financial support so they can pursue their education. This is the beginning of an amazing ride for these graduates, and we hope they will stay in touch, sharing updates on their educational journey. We know they will accomplish remarkable things.”

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The week of June 14-21 was National Nursing Assistant Week, and Visiting Angels of West Springfield showed its appreciation to all its caregivers for their hard work and dedication with a socially distanced drive-by at the Visiting Angels office with treats and goodies.

When a caregiver drove up to the table, the Visiting Angels administrative team presented them with a gift, a choice of treats, and a refreshing beverage. The goodie bags included tea bags, caramel candies, Visiting Angels party favors and tokens, and aromatherapy products for relaxation after a long day of work.

Visiting Angels of West Springfield is welcoming new caregivers to its team. Caregivers interested in joining the team can call (413) 733-6900. Visiting Angels offers benefits and flexible schedules designed to adapt to each employee’s specific needs. The home-healthcare service offers senior in-home care, elderly care, and care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in towns across the Pioneer Valley and the Greater Springfield area, including Springfield, West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Agawam, Ludlow, Westfield, Southwick, Chicopee, Holyoke, Southampton, and Montgomery.

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SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson announced the opening of a new facility at 99 Springfield Road in Westfield. On June 23, the firm welcomed clients, neighbors, and friends to a grand-opening reception. Westfield Mayor Donald Humason Jr. officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, while the firm’s managing shareholder, Kenneth Albano, welcomed the assembled guests, noting in his remarks that the gathering was a particularly happy occasion, as it was the firm’s first opportunity for in-person festivities since the pandemic began.

Bacon Wilson has enjoyed a longtime presence in the city of Westfield. The firm’s original Westfield office space was located on Chapel Street for more than a decade. In 2015, the firm moved to the Westwood Building on Elm Street. The current move to the newly renovated, state-of-the-art office space at 99 Springfield Road brings Bacon Wilson to one of the city’s most important thoroughfares. The firm hopes that clients and colleagues will enjoy the highly visible and convenient location.

Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson is one of the largest firms in the Pioneer Valley, with 41 lawyers and approximately 80 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff working from five locations: Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Northampton, and Westfield.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University (WNEU) College of Engineering has announced a new graduate engineering certificate in artificial intelligence (AI). Applications are currently being accepted for the coming fall.

Focusing on the theoretical foundation and practical application of AI and taught by expert WNEU faculty mentors, this certificate consists of four three-credit graduate courses: “Applied Fuzzy Logic,” “Machine Learning Concepts,” “Machine Learning Applications,” and “Applied Neural Networks.” Each course offered in a hybrid format, providing students the flexibility to participate either fully online, fully in class, or any combination of the two. The 12 course credits earned in this certificate can be transferred to the master of science in electrical engineering degree.

“Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most influential technologies since the turn of the century,” said Dr. Neeraj Magotra, associate professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at WNEU. “AI and machine learning are driving the future of engineering, from big data to healthcare; smartphones to self-driving vehicles; robotics, aeronautics, and medical devices to supply-chain management. According to Forbes, jobs requesting AI or machine-learning skills are expected to increase by 71% in the next 5 years.”

Given that AI can mean different things to different people with a diversity of application areas of interest, this AI certificate program can be taken by people with diverse backgrounds to advance their expertise and career opportunities in this wide-ranging field.

This certificate is offered through the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at WNEU, a leader in engineering graduate education ranked among U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 Undergraduate Programs.

The Fall Graduate term begins Sept. 27 for this accelerated, 11-week program. For more information, visit wne.edu/grad.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition (ESE) announced that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Brad Paisley concert scheduled for Sept. 24 at the Big E has been cancelled. The ESE is working to bring fans a different concert on that date and will make an announcement as soon as information is available.

The 2021 Big E takes place Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. Information on concert announcements and other events can be found at thebige.com.

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SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes.

It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working all across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated.

But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell, especially in these times, when the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many types of heroes to the forefront. And that’s where you come in.

The nomination deadline for the class of 2021 has been extended to Friday, July 8. We encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these seven categories:

• Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider;

• Health/Wellness Administrator/Administration;

• Emerging Leader;

• Community Health;

• Innovation in Health/Wellness;

• Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and

• Lifetime Achievement.

The Healthcare Heroes event is presented by Elms College. Nominations can be submitted by clicking here. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

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SPRINGFIELD — After more than four decades of leadership as CEO for HCS Head Start Inc., Janis Santos plans to retire at the end of the year. A search for a new CEO is underway.

Santos began her professional teaching career by opening one of the first early-childhood centers in Ludlow in 1973, Parkside Early Learning Center. In 1979, she was hired as executive director of Holyoke Chicopee Head Start Inc. Under her leadership, the organization has grown to be the second-largest Head Start in Massachusetts and one of the largest providers of early-childhood education in Western Mass.

Santos is a pioneer in the early education and care field. A graduate of Holyoke Community College and UMass Amherst, she began teaching at a time when the greater public viewed her chosen career as babysitting. For close to five decades, her unwavering advocacy at the local, state, and national levels has helped change the perception of early-childhood education. She has led the charge ensuring that children from vulnerable backgrounds have access to high-quality early learning, and helped to legitimize and professionalize the field.

Santos has chaired the Massachusetts Head Start Directors Assoc. and the New England Head Start Assoc., and was a member of the national advisory panel for the Head Start 2010 Project in Washington, D.C. in 1999. She was also a UCLA Head Start management fellow in the Anderson School of Management and served on the National Head Start Assoc. board of directors from 1997 to 2011. She served as the NHSA vice chairperson from 2007 to 2011.

“As the board chair for HCS Head Start, I have witnessed the tireless efforts of Janis to secure funding and resources to continuously improve and expand services for the children, families, and staff of HCS Head Start,” Susan Gosselin said. “Under her leadership, partnerships were formed with MGM Springfield, the Educare Learning Network, Springfield College, the City of Chicopee, and Kaplan Early Learning Company that resulted in the opening of four state-of-the-art early-childhood centers in Springfield, Chicopee, and Holyoke that children and families will enjoy for many years. Janis is the face of HCS Head Start, and although she is retiring, her spirit and legacy will be with us for many years to come.”

Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Inc. has a long history of providing high-quality early-education and support services to children and families in the community.

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — This week, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) launched the inaugural JetBlue flight from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Miami International Airport (MIA) on JetBlue.

“We welcome JetBlue’s expansion at Bradley International Airport and the addition of new, non-stop service to Miami,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “With the debut of this new route, JetBlue now offers non-stop flights to 11 destinations from Bradley International Airport. We thank JetBlue for their continued investment in our region and are confident that the new non-stop service to Miami will be quickly embraced by our passengers.”

The new, daily service to Miami operates year-round. The flight from Bradley to Miami departs 9:25 a.m. and arrives at 12:30 p.m., while the return flight takes off from Miami at 1:15 p.m. and arrives at Bradley at 4:10 p.m.

The new Miami route complements JetBlue’s existing non-stop flights to other Florida destinations, including Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. The airline also offers non-stop flights from Bradley International Airport to Cancun (Mexico), Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Juan (Puerto Rico).

For booking information, visit www.jetblue.com.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The lineup for the Big E’s Court of Honor Stage has been announced. The tented venue, located in front of the iconic Coliseum at the heart of the fairgrounds, hosts more than 85 shows over the 17-day run of the Big E from Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. All events on the Court of Honor Stage are free with admission to the fair. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Concerts include Modern English (Sept. 17-19, 3 p.m.), Jesse McCartney (Sept. 17, 8 p.m.), Tom Franek (Sept. 17-26, 11 a.m, 1 and 6 p.m.), Foghat (Sept. 19, 8 p.m.), Rainere Martin in the Donna Summer Experience (Sept. 20-21, 3 p.m.), the Yardbirds (Sept. 20-21, 8 p.m.), Exile (Sept. 22-23, 3 p.m.), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Sept. 22, 8 p.m.), 10,000 Maniacs (Sept. 23, 8 p.m.), the Bar-Kays: Soul 2 Soul Revue (Sept. 24-26, 3 p.m.), Ying Yang Twins (Sept. 25, 8 p.m.), Don McLean (Sept. 26, 8 p.m.), the Outlaws (Sept. 27-28, 8 p.m.), the Everly Set (Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, 11 a.m., 1 and 6 p.m.), Big Brother and the Holding Company (Sept. 29-30, 3 p.m.), Lisa Lisa (Sept. 29, 8 p.m.), Tribute to the King featuring Taylor Rodriguez (Oct. 1-3, 3 p.m.), Hoobastank (Oct. 2, 8 p.m.), and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC (Oct. 3, 8 p.m.).

Look for more concert announcements at thebige.com.

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AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint and Design, a home-improvement supplier for homeowners, contractors, and business owners, recently welcomed Jorge Morgado as a partner in the business and president of Sales.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jorge as a partner and to run the sales team,” Allied President Mario Tedeschi said. “Jorge and I spent decades as competitors, respecting and admiring each other’s work. Our relationship strengthened over the last few years when he became our sales representative for Tarkett. I saw how much care and dedication he devotes to his clients; that connection led to us becoming partners.”

Morgado has more than 25 years of experience in the flooring industry, beginning his career in high school and most recently serving as vice president of Residential Business, East Region, for Tarkett, the third-largest flooring manufacturer in the country.

“I’ve always admired Mario and everything he and his family have accomplished with the success of Allied,” Morgado said. “I’ve worked in this business a long time, most recently with Allied as one of my customers. I am drawn to how everyone here not only treats each other like family, but also our customers.”

Morgado graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in business management. He is very involved in the community, currently serving on the board of the East Longmeadow Soccer Assoc.

Morgado says a distinct, life-changing event shifted how he handles not only business, but also the rest of his life.

“I was a part of the Miracle on the Hudson back in 2009,” he said. “It really changed my perspective on life. It instilled in me a renewed passion for people. I want to deliver my best every day to those in my community and to every customer that walks through the door at Allied.”

Tedeschi added that “Jorge has melded right into our family, as our strengths really compliment each other well. In fact, it’s gone so well that his son will be doing the same thing my three children have done — join our team this summer to work on cutting and binding rugs.”

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration is filing legislation to establish a sales-tax holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the Commonwealth continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

State-tax revenues for fiscal year 2021 continue to significantly exceed projections, with revenues to date 14.9% above benchmark. Strong revenues across the board have allowed the Commonwealth to grow the size of its Stabilization Fund and be poised to end the fiscal year with a significant surplus for the FY21 budget. As a result, the Administration is proposing to support the Commonwealth’s taxpayers and downtown economies by designating the entire months of August and September as sales-tax-free.

“A two-month sales tax holiday will provide a boost to Massachusetts’ taxpayers and Main Street economies as we continue to recover from COVID-19,” Gov. Charlie Baker said. “Massachusetts’ economic recovery is off to a good start, but it’s crucial that the Commonwealth takes action now to spur more economic activity in communities and support taxpayers. Thanks to stronger-than-expected tax revenues, the Commonwealth has managed to grow the Rainy Day Fund to a balance higher than it was at the beginning of the pandemic, and we can also afford to return these tax dollars to our residents and small businesses.”

Through May 2021, FY21 tax revenues collections are $3.938 billion, or 14.9%, more than the year-to-date benchmark. Additionally, Massachusetts has been awarded significant federal resources since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including Coronavirus Relief Fund dollars through the CARES Act, which have helped reduce pressure on the operating budget.

“A two-month sales-tax holiday is a smart, exciting, and progressive economic incentive that will benefit our small businesses and our consumers just when they need it,” said Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers of Massachusetts Assoc. “Consumers represent 70% of our economy, and it is important that we encourage them to invest in our Main Streets, small businesses, and communities. And for our lower-income families, this tax cut is all about temporarily suspending the most regressive tax on the books just as their children are heading back to school. Retailers and small businesses across the Commonwealth thank the Baker-Polito administration in proposing this important economic-growth incentive, and urge the Legislature to pass it into law.”

If enacted, this proposal would be an expansion of the annual sales tax-free weekend, which the administration is also officially designating as Aug. 14-15 this year. In 2018, Baker signed legislation that makes the annual sales-tax holiday permanent.

The governor’s proposal has already drawn some opposition. For instance, state Sen. Eric Lesser noted that “this proposal would cost $900 million and do almost nothing to help our local retailers. Now that COVID is ending, demand is at record levels. Our local businesses need more workers and better infrastructure, not political gimmicks. Extra funds should be used to reduce class sizes, repair crumbling roads and bridges, improve broadband internet, or use to pay down debt.”

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GREENFIELD — After three years as president of Greenfield Community College (GCC), Yves Salomon-Fernández announced plans to step down on Aug. 15 to accept a position as senior vice president at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).

In a letter to the college community, Salomon-Fernández wrote that she needed to step back a bit, the Greenfield Recorder reported. “I bring 150% to everything I do, and [GCC president] is a very public role. We’ve gone through a pandemic, social change, and racial issues … All of those things made me reflect on what kind of balance I want in my life. This is an all-consuming position. My family and I decided I take a step back from it.”

Robert Cohn, chair of GCC’s board of trustees, praised Salomon-Fernández’s leadership, saying she “got the ship steered in the right direction” during her three years at the helm. “It’s unfortunate she’s not going to see how it sails.”

Cohn added that “she understood and appreciated the important role GCC plays in Franklin and Hampshire counties and beyond. She stepped in to continue its mission of providing access to education and workforce training to best serve the needs of residents and employers in the region.”

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HADLEY — Johan Uvin was announced as the new executive director of the UMass Donahue Institute (UMDI). Uvin continues a strong career in public service at the local and federal levels, and will begin his new role on Aug. 1.

“His extensive leadership experience in public service at multiple levels of government and his work with the private sector are an excellent match to the mission and aspirations of the UMass Donahue Institute and the university,” said Mike Malone, UMass Amherst’s vice chancellor of Research and Engagement.

“Established in 1971,” Malone noted, “the UMass Donahue Institute addresses critical questions and develops innovative solutions to help organizations and agencies throughout the world from both the public and private sector meet challenges, measure success, and set goals. UMDI frequently collaborates with faculty and staff from all five UMass campuses, connecting the inquiry and insight of academia with the urgency and pragmatism of the business world.”

Uvin served at the U.S. Department of Education from 2009 to 2017 as senior policy advisor, then deputy assistant secretary, and later acting assistant secretary. At the Department of Education, he coordinated all strategy development for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, with a staff of 80 and more than $1.7 billion in resources. He led policy development and implementation for adult education, career and technical education, community colleges, immigrant integration, and more.

From 2017 to 2020, he was president of the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C. There, he facilitated and implemented Rise Up for Equity, the institute’s five-year strategic plan. He has since founded Strategy Advising, a consulting practice that provides strategic advising services in education, workforce development, educational technology startups, and nonprofit organizations.

Uvin earlier held various leadership positions with the Rhode Island Department of Education and with Commonwealth Corp. in Boston. He has also managed projects and programs in the Massachusetts Department of Education and a number of nonprofit organizations in Boston, Belgium, and Sierra Leone.

Uvin will succeed Eric Heller, the current executive director, who retires this week after more than 35 years at the Donahue Institute. Carol Anne McGowan, UMDI’s associate director, will serve as interim executive director until Aug. 1. She works closely with the executive director to develop and implement management strategies, systems, and practices across the institute, and is directly responsible for overseeing all fiscal and human-resource functions.

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently announced the appointment of Erin Defoyd to the position of Marketing Communications officer. Defoyd comes to the bank with more than 20 years of banking experience and deep connections in the communities the bank serves.

She most recently served as Marketing officer at a local community bank. Her duties included implementation of marketing strategies to increase brand awareness, creation of communications materials, support of media planning, website management, and social-media administration.

“I have always been drawn to the Florence Bank brand and admired the commitment the bank has to its employees, customers, and the community,” Defoyd said. “I am excited to be a part of the team and look forward to fostering and building upon the deep relationships that the bank has established within the local communities.”

Defoyd graduated from the New England School for Financial Studies in 2018 and is currently pursuing a degree in marketing at Southern New Hampshire University.

“We are thrilled to announce the addition of Erin Defoyd to our Florence Bank family,” President and CEO Kevin Day said. “Her extensive background within the community-banking space as well as her knowledge of the communities we serve aligns with the ongoing commitment to our customers.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield residents and motorists on I-91 will soon see the full name and logo of Wellfleet, a Berkshire Hathaway insurance company, prominently displayed on the city’s skyline.

Signage installation began last week on the western side of the 28-story Tower Square office building at 1500 Main St., at the center of Springfield’s downtown business district.

Agnoli Sign Co. of Springfield is responsible for planning, fabricating, and the complex installation of Wellfleet’s name and logo about 300 feet in the air.

Wellfleet relocated its corporate headquarters to Tower Square in 2019, occupying 80,000 square feet within three floors. Wellfleet has about 210 employees, with the majority based at the Tower Square office.

Founded in 1993, Wellfleet is one of the leading providers of health and accident products to the higher-education market, and its Wellfleet Workplace division offers businesses supplementary health coverage and income-replacement products for their employees.

“After a delay due to the pandemic, we’re excited to be installing the Wellfleet sign on the Tower Square building,” said Drew DiGiorgio, Wellfleet President and CEO. “We take pride in our Springfield roots, and our state-of-the-art offices at Tower Square are the perfect home for our growing company.”

Tower Square is owned by investors Vid Mitta (managing partner), Dinesh Patel, Rohit Patel, and Kamlesh Patel.

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SPRINGFIELD — Starting on July 26, Amtrak and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will restart the Valley Flyer round-trip train service between Greenfield and New Haven, Conn., which suspended three trains on March 30, 2020 due to fewer travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August 2019, Amtrak and MassDOT launched a new, state-supported passenger train called the Valley Flyer, which travels between Greenfield and New Haven with intermediate station stops. In New Haven, the train connects with Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor service and Metro-North’s New Haven Line service.

Valley Flyer station stops Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, and Springfield, Mass.; and Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, Wallingford, and New Haven, Conn.

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SPRINGFIELD — Market Mentors, a marketing, advertising and public-relations agency, announced the addition of five new team members. The hires span multiple departments, including account services, copywriting, digital advertising, and public relations.

“Over the past year, our agency and our people have demonstrated their exceptional talents and resilience in the face of adversity,” company President Michelle Abdow said. “We are growing in every sense of the word and are excited to welcome these five new hires, each of whom brings a wealth of expertise.”

Elizabeth Barry joined the agency as a public-relations specialist. She has extensive experience gleaned from time spent producing morning news at FOX61 and WFSB in Hartford, Conn. A graduate of Endicott College and Southern New Hampshire University, Barry holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in communications. In her new role, she writes press releases as well as short- and long-form copy, and works to earn media opportunities for clients.

Chase Hoffman joined the team as an account executive. He possesses previous agency experience and is a graduate of Westfield State University, earning a communications degree with a public relations concentration.

Christopher Proulx joined the agency as a digital advertising specialist. A graduate of American International College and Westfield State University and holding Google Ads and Analytics certifications, he runs digital advertising campaigns on Google and across social-media channels. In addition, he researches and develops keyword strategies as part of SEO/SEM best practices.

David Smith joined the firm as a content writer, penning short- and long-form copy for digital and print placements, websites, blogs, and social media. After earning his degree in communications at the University of Connecticut, he worked in broadcast media at WWLP-22 News in Springfield and FOX61 in Hartford.

Sara West serves as an account director, leveraging her education at the University of Colorado at Denver and experience amassed from working her way up in the industry. Her primary responsibilities include managing accounts and creating, managing, and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns incorporating SEO, social media, inbound marketing, HubSpot, e-mail, mail, and print campaigns, as well as events to drive customer acquisition for clients.

“Beyond these wonderful new hires, our team continues to grow,” Abdow said. “We currently have other open positions, with plans to add more in the coming months.”

Market Mentors boasts a wide variety of clients in industries including automotive, banking and finance, education, energy, healthcare, home improvement, legal, manufacturing, nonprofit, political, and retail.

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AGAWAM — OMG Inc., a leading manufacturer and global supplier of fasteners, products, and value-added components and technology for the commercial roofing and residential construction markets, announced its 40th anniversary serving diverse construction markets.

Established in 1981 under the name Olympic Fasteners Inc., the company originally distributed fasteners for commercial roofing applications. In the mid-1980s, after several years of prosperous growth, the company began manufacturing and marketing its own line of construction fasteners at its current plant in Agawam.

Recognizing that on-site customer service and support were critical to its long-term success, the company began building a strong sales and technical support network of direct company employees, which today is the largest of its kind in the commercial roofing industry. By the early 2000s, the company had changed its name to OMG Inc.

What started as a fastener company has expanded over the years into a diversified manufacturer of components and technology for both commercial roofing and residential construction applications.

Through its two operating divisions — OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster — OMG has developed many innovative products and technologies. Most notable from OMG Roofing Products are OlyBond insulation adhesives, RhinoBond induction technology for installing thermoplastic roofing membranes, and its exclusive Vortex Breaker drain technology for commercial roof drains. Notable FastenMaster products include the line of LOK products for structural wood-to-wood connections in residential applications, the Cortex hidden fastening system for composite decks and trim, and FrameFAST, a tool for structural framing applications.

Today the company has nearly 600 employees globally and more than 400 in Western Mass., making it one of the area’s largest employers. In addition, the company operates manufacturing plants in Agawam, Addison, Ill., and Rockford, Minn., and has a global sales force of more than 100 in North America, Europe, and Asia. Company capabilities include cold forming, stamping, heat treating, cathodic e-coating, adhesive formulating, and mixing, as well as packaging. OMG produces more than 1 billion fasteners each year.

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SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes.

It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working all across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated.

But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell, especially in these times, when the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many types of heroes to the forefront. And that’s where you come in.

The nomination deadline for the class of 2021 has been extended to Friday, July 8. We encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the community we call Western Mass. in one (or more) of these seven categories:

• Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider;

• Health/Wellness Administrator/Administration;

• Emerging Leader;

• Community Health;

• Innovation in Health/Wellness;

• Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and

• Lifetime Achievement.

The Healthcare Heroes event is presented by Elms College. Nominations can be submitted by clicking here. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

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Open to Making Connections

On June 9, Berkshire Bank hosted a ribbon cutting for its Reevx Labs at 270-272 Bridge St. in Springfield. Reevx Labs are collaboration spaces for the community where entrepreneurs and nonprofits can connect with peers and resources to achieve their missions. Pictured, from left: Lori Gazzillo Kiely, Berkshire Bank Foundation director and the bank’s Berkshire County regional president; Ronald Molina-Brantley, vice president, relationship manager, and team leader at Berkshire Bank; Sean Gray, the bank’s president and chief operating officer; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; state Sen. Adam Gomez; and Jim Hickson, managing director, middle market, and regional president of the bank’s Pioneer Valley and Connecticut region.

 


Spring Cleanup

On June 11, a team of volunteers from MassMutual participated in a spring cleanup of the Square One site at the Christian Life Center on Sumner Avenue in Springfield. They prepared garden beds, built shade tents, raked, organized, and more. It was the first time this team has been together in person since the beginning of the pandemic.


Remembering a Legend

While many are mourning the loss of legendary restaurateur Andy Yee, the Student Prince & the Fort celebrated his life with a 60th birthday bash on June 11. The event kicked off with a proclamation by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, a welcome by Yee’s restaurant partner and friend Peter Picknelly, and a word from Rudi Scherff, longtime former owner of the Fort. The menu included Yee’s favorite dishes from the Fort kitchen, while the Fort bar served his favorite drink menu, and, because Yee loved music, guests enjoyed a lineup of live music with no cover charge.

 


Fresh Paint Springfield

The Fresh Paint Springfield mural festival recently transformed 10 large exterior walls into art in Mason Square and downtown. The locations and lead muralists include: top to bottom (below): 232 Worthington St., above the existing BLM mural, by Jeff Henriquez; 1106 State St., by Ryan Murray; Springfield City Library, Mason Square branch, 765 State St., by Betsy Casanas; and the corner of Dwight Street and Harrison Avenue, by Eric Okdeh; next page, clockwise from top left: 827 State St., by WMass Portrait Artists; Mosque 13, 727 State St., by Kay Douglas; 595 Main St., by Wane One; La Fiorentina, 883 Main St., by ARCY; Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, 3 Rutland St., by Nero and SoulsNYC; and the Worthington Street side of the Taylor Street Parking Garage, by Stash. About 1,000 community members pitched in to create the murals, while the Community Mural Apprentice program paired 10 local artists with established muralists to learn how to engage with the community in designing and painting large, professional murals.

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Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through June 24: In the spring of 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister publication, BusinessWest, created a new and exciting recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working all across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated. But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell, especially in these times, when the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many types of heroes to the forefront. Nominations will be accepted in seven different categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider, Health/Wellness Administrator/Administration, Emerging Leader, Community Health, Innovation in Health/Wellness, Collaboration in Health/Wellness, and Lifetime Achievement. The Healthcare Heroes event is presented by Elms College. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes/nominations. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

 

Blue Sox Youth Baseball Clinics

June 28 to July 1; July 5-8; July 12-15: The Valley Blue Sox of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, in coordination with presenting sponsor Holyoke Medical Group, announced three youth baseball clinic dates. At these clinics, to be held in three different locations around Western Mass., participants will hone their hitting, pitching, and fielding skills with instruction from Blue Sox players and coaches. The dates and locations are as follows: June 28 to July 1, 9 a.m. to noon, Hadley Elementary School fields (rain date July 2); July 5-8, 9 a.m. to noon, Mackenzie Stadium, Holyoke (rain date July 9); and July 12-15, 9 a.m. to noon, Spec Pond Recreation Area, Wilbraham (rain date July 16). The registration cost for each clinic is $120. The clinics are open to children ages 6-13. Every child who participates in the youth clinic will receive two tickets to the Blue Sox Clinic Night on Wednesday, July 21. This night is a way to commemorate the work put in during the clinics, and every child will have the opportunity to take the field with the Blue Sox during the pregame ceremonies. To register for these youth clinics, click www.bluesoxcamps.com for the Hadley or Holyoke clinic, or www.wilbrahamrec.com for the Wilbraham clinic. For more information, visit www.valleybluesox.com and select ‘Youth Clinics’ from the drop-down menu.

 

Golf Tournament to Benefit Surrendered Farm Animals

July 17: The Whip City Animal Sanctuary will be hosting its inaugural golf tournament on Saturday, July 17 at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. Whip City Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a stable, forever home for rescued and surrendered farm animals, many of whom have been neglected or abused. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Play is a four-person, best-ball scramble. The entry fee is $100 per person and includes cart, green fees, and dinner following the tournament at 5:30 p.m. There will be prizes for closest to the hole and closest to the line, along with a raffle. Various levels of corporate sponsorship are still available for those who would like to contribute. For more information about player registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Sonia Henderson at (413) 627-6192 or [email protected].

 

RVCC Golf Tournament

Sept. 10: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a multi-faceted mental-health agency, will hold its sixth annual golf tournament fundraiser at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. The event is presented by Action Ambulance Service Inc. Funds raised will support the programs RVCC provides to children and teens in the community, in schools, and through local partnerships. The cost per golfer is $100 and includes greens fees, a golf cart, a gift bag, lunch, and dinner. Golfers will also be able to participate in course contests and a raffle. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Visit rvccinc.org/golf for more information and to register or sponsor online.

 

40 Under Forty Gala

Sept. 23: BusinessWest’s 15th annual 40 Under Forty gala will take place at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. The class of 2021 was introduced to the region in the magazine’s May 12 issue, and the profiles may be read online at businesswest.com. Tickets cost $80 per person. This is expected to be a sellout event, and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a spot, call (413) 781-8600, or e-mail [email protected].

 

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Shannon McCarty

Shannon McCarty

Bay Path University announced that Shannon McCarty will join the university as vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 12. Her appointment comes after a comprehensive nationwide search led by the firm Academic Search and supported by a 12-member faculty and staff cross-functional search committee. McCarty comes to Bay Path from National University in La Jolla, Calif., where she serves as vice president, Teaching and Learning, and associate vice president for the Center of Innovation. Prior to that, she held several positions of increasing responsibility over 10 years at Rio Salado College in Tempe, Ariz., from residential faculty, Biology, to faculty chair, Physical Science Department, to her last appointment as dean of Instruction and Academic Affairs. As vice president for Academic Affairs, McCarty will be responsible for creating a shared vision that fosters innovation in an environment of collegiality and cooperation; developing a sustainable business and educational model that strengthens the fiscal health of the institution, building on existing assets in response to changes in the macro-environment; championing diversity equity and inclusion at the policy and curricular level to create a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff; and ensuring alignment of curricular content and modalities with student and workforce needs. McCarty earned her Ph.D. in professional studies from Capella University, her master of education degree in educational leadership from Arizona State University, and her bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Arizona.

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Shai Butler

Shai Butler

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) named an interim vice president of Advancement and External Affairs, a leadership position that oversees institution-sustaining efforts, engagement writ large, and strategic communication. Shai Butler, who starts June 7, will work closely with STCC President John Cook to support the college’s mission. In this role, Butler will carry a portfolio that includes fundraising, governmental relations, strategic marketing, branding, and communication. The role also ensures deep connections with the STCC Foundation, and Butler carries the dual title of executive director of the STCC Foundation. Butler most recently served as vice president for Student Development at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y. Butler led the creation of the division of Student Development at the College of Saint Rose, where she had worked in various leadership roles since 2007. For many years, she served as the chief diversity officer. She began her career in higher education at the University at Albany – State University of New York, where she worked for over a decade, and where she previously earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in educational administration and policy studies. In 2014, she earned a doctoral degree in law and policy at Northeastern University in Boston. A speaker, writer, and influencer on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as women’s leadership, mentorship, sponsorship, and professional development, Butler is an executive contributor for higheredjobs.com. In addition, her research on educational access for low-income students opened the door for her to join 60 educators at a 2014 White House conference on increasing the number of youth and traditional college-aged students of color majoring in STEM fields.

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Julie Quink

Julie Quink

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) announced that Julie Quink, CPA, CFE, was elected to the board of directors for its 2021-22 fiscal year. Quink is managing principal at Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C., where she is responsible for attestation practices, including performing and supervising engagements. The MSCPA board of directors is a group of 19 elected members that sets policies, manages programs, and oversees activities that benefit the 11,000-member organization and accounting profession in Massachusetts. With more than 30 years of experience in public accounting and three years of private, corporate accounting experience, Quink performs and consults on fraud and forensic engagements. In addition, she is involved in the accounting and consulting aspects of the practice and manages engagements of various sizes and complexity. She also performs services relative to forensic and fraud-related engagements.

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The Applied Mortgage team announced that Branch Manager Lindsay Barron LaBonte has been recognized as the number-one loan originator at a mortgage company in Western Mass., for both the number of units and volume of loans funded for 2020. The May 24 special section of the Warren Group’s Banker & Tradesman magazine features the top Massachusetts loan originators of 2020. The list of rankings is pulled from the National Mortgage Licensing System public records for Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Barron LaBonte and her team at Applied Mortgage have been ranked as the top loan originator at a mortgage company for both 2019 and 2020. “I am incredibly thankful for both the continuous community support throughout the years and also the committed work of my team here in Northampton and at HarborOne Mortgage,” she said. “We are proud to carry on the Applied Mortgage legacy as a second-generation, family-managed branch which continues to serve the home-ownership needs of our Western Mass. community.”

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Samuel Ortiz

Samuel Ortiz

Country Bank announced that Samuel Ortiz has joined its Commercial Lending division. A 40-year veteran of the commercial-lending industry, Ortiz is an experienced business-development leader serving Western and Central Mass. He earned an associate degree in business administration from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and has attended various banking and financial programs throughout his career, including the School of Finance and Management at Fairfield University. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor. Prior to joining Country Bank, Ortiz worked for Common Capital, where he was responsible for all aspects of business-loan operations. He also owned his own consulting firm, where he provided small-business loan underwriting, as a consultant, to the Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund in Greenfield.

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Visiting Angels of West Springfield announced that Alissia Prefontaine was named Caregiver of the Month for March. She has been with Visiting Angels since November 2015 and has had more than 30 clients in that time. As the agency notes, “Ali specializes in committing to many small cases, meaning that she must form a personal bond with a wide number of clients and quickly adjust to each individual situation. She is always willing to help pick up shifts and new clients; as a result, she has dealt with a wide variety of situations and always knows exactly what to do in order to best assist her client. Whether caring for clients with dementia, on hospice care, or simply providing companionship, Ali is warmhearted and caring. For example, Ali once had a client she was very attached to. When this individual unfortunately passed away, Ali was there to support the husband as well as each and every grieving family member.”

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Sara Ugalde

Sara Ugalde

Following a national search, Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) named former prep and collegiate standout Sara Ugalde head coach of its inaugural girls’ ice hockey team. Ugalde will take the helm of the program beginning July 1. A hockey MVP as a player at Westminster School, Ugalde helped lead Middlebury College to NESCAC championships in 2011 and 2012. Her experience with collegiate hockey coaching includes assistant women’s ice hockey coach at Trinity College, Williams College, and Colby College. She was director and coach of the Connecticut Junior Rangers and assistant coach for the NWHL Connecticut Whale, and has helped run multiple hockey camps throughout the country.

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Bulkley Richardson has enhanced the firm’s summer associate program, welcoming four law students this summer. Briana Dawkins is currently attending Western New England University School of Law and earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, summa cum laude, in 2018. She was an intern at the U.S. Department of Labor and the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. Sean Buxton is currently attending Western New England University School of Law. He is a 2019 graduate of Princeton University, cum laude, where he earned a bachelor’s degree. He was an intern at the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office and for Judge Alberto Rivas in the Superior Court of New Jersey. Shriti Shah is currently attending the University of Connecticut School of Law. She received a master of management studies degree in 2017 from K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, and a bachelor of commerce degree in 2004 from SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, both affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Jacob Kosakowski is currently attending Suffolk University School of Law. He is a 2018 graduate of UMass Amherst, summa cum laude, and served as an intern for Chief Justice Paul Dawley and the Child Abuse Unit of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Summer associates are introduced to the inner workings of a law firm, receive mentorship from lawyers ranging from firm leaders and retired judges to junior associates, and are exposed to real-life legal matters. All of this year’s summer associates anticipate a spring 2022 graduation from law school.

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American International College (AIC) announced it has promoted Nicolle Cestero, Matthew Scott, Jessica Chapin, and Michael Eriquezzo, and welcomed Velmer Burton Jr., Jennifer McDonough, and Louis Izzi Jr. to its leadership team.

Nicolle Cestero

Nicolle Cestero

• Cestero has been promoted to chief operating officer, executive vice president, and retains her title as chief of staff. Among the responsibilities in her newly expanded position, Cestero will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the college, while continuing to serve as advisor to the president, playing an integral role in implementing AIC’s strategic plan. Cestero will oversee the college’s legal matters and support presidential and institutional initiatives. She serves on the president’s cabinet and all individual board committees. Additionally, she will play a key role, in collaboration with the board of trustees, in the nationwide search for retiring President Vince Maniaci’s successor.

Matthew Scott

Matthew Scott

• Scott has been serving as vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students since July 2020. He will add Title IX coordinator to his area of responsibilities. With that addition, he will be the designated official from AIC with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX, including providing leadership for Title IX activities; consultation, education, and training; and helping to ensure that the institution responds appropriately, effectively, and equitably to Title IX issues. As vice president and dean of students, Scott oversees the Division of Student Affairs, which includes Student Life, the Saremi Center for Career Development, and Dexter Health and Counseling Services.

Jessica Chapin

Jessica Chapin

• Chapin has been promoted to director of Athletics and will oversee all aspects of AIC athletic programs. Chapin joined AIC in 2014 as the compliance coordinator. Among her duties, she is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the athletics department, including oversight of compliance with ensuring NCAA Division I and Division II rules and bylaws, retention, financial aid, and new-student recruitment, collaborating with offices across campus. She is the Title IX deputy coordinator for Athletics. In 2017, Chapin was appointed to a four-year term with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Management Council.

Michael Eriquezzo

Michael Eriquezzo

• Eriquezzo has been promoted to director of Marketing and Communications. He will have oversight of all aspects of institutional digital and traditional marketing, web, and public-relations functions for the college, including the semi-annual Lucent magazine with a circulation to more than 30,000 alumni. Eriquezzo came to AIC as the art director and senior designer in 2017 from Go Graphix in East Longmeadow, where he served as project manager and creative lead, and the Children’s Study Home, where he was the external communications manager.

Velmer Burton Jr.

Velmer Burton Jr.

• Burton joins AIC as executive vice president for Academic Affairs. As part of his responsibilities, he will advance the academic priorities and goals of the college in a fiscally responsible manner, balancing expenses and revenues and managing growth, with an emphasis on new and enhanced programming, student learning, and quality of instruction in a student-centered, culturally diverse, and inclusive environment. He will oversee undergraduate and graduate degree programs in AIC’s School of Business, Arts and Sciences; School of Education; and School of Health Sciences. He comes to AIC from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he served as senior vice chancellor of University Strategy and Performance and professor of Criminal Justice.

• McDonough joins AIC as vice president for Institutional Advancement. She brings nearly 40 years of experience in the advancement profession, incorporating institutional leadership positions and philanthropic consulting services focusing on campaigns and ongoing development, as well as alumni-engagement program planning, implementation, and assessment; talent development; and leader and partner involvement. As a former executive associate with Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national and international fundraising consulting and services company, McDonough served an extensive number of diverse private and public higher-education institutions across the country, including AIC.

Louis Izzi Jr.

Louis Izzi Jr.

• Izzi will lead the Yellow Jackets as the vice president for Athletics. He joins AIC from the University of Bridgeport (Conn.), where he served as vice president for Athletics and Enrollment Management since 2019. While at Bridgeport, Izzi was responsible for the strategic planning, leadership, development, and operational and personnel management of the university’s NCAA Division II athletics program, providing management oversight and direction of all operations and strategies related to undergraduate, graduate, domestic, international, and online recruiting efforts. Additionally, he worked closely with the university’s Office of Institutional Advancement to cultivate and steward gifts for the Athletics department.

 

Company Notebook

HUB International Acquires Assets of Epstein Financial Group LLC

EAST LONGMEADOW — HUB International Limited, a full-service global insurance broker, announced it has acquired the assets of Epstein Financial Services LLC and Epstein Financial Group LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in East Longmeadow, Epstein Financial is an independent registered investment advisor providing corporate retirement-plan consulting, compliance, and regulatory guidance, as well as wealth-management services. The agency’s experience and resources help clients maintain a successful retirement program that will assist their employees to achieve financial security. Charlie Epstein, principal and founder of Epstein Financial, will join HUB Retirement and Private Wealth in HUB New England. This move continues to strengthen HUB’s retirement and wealth-management services (HUB RPW) with the addition of talent and resources to develop more comprehensive strategies for clients. HUB RPW works to help plan sponsors create an offering that aligns with their business strategy, navigates fiduciary risk, and helps employees pursue their financial goals. The several registered investment-advisory affiliates in HUB RPW provide investment-advisory services to clients whose total assets are approximately $105 billion. Epstein Financial was represented by the consulting firm Wise Rhino Group for the transaction.

 

Paragus IT Launches Division to Support Automation Service

HADLEY — Paragus IT has always defined its core services as the ‘three pillars of IT’: on-demand support, security and compliance, and strategic planning. It announced it has launched a new division to support a fourth pillar: automation. A process can be automated if it is repetitive in nature, doesn’t require logical thinking or human intervention for completion, and has the potential for costly human error or inconsistency. Potential automated processes for businesses include appointment booking, employee scheduling and onboarding, issue tracking and resolution, social-media activity, and much more. “Every business has at least a handful of manual processes that could benefit from being completely automated,” Paragus CEO Delcie Bean said. “Automation can substantially save time and money while increasing accuracy, efficiency, and profitability. We are more than an outsourced IT vendor for our clients — we’re a strategic partner. By lightening their workload and eliminating these time-consuming tasks, we’re helping our clients devote additional time and resources to focusing on more important things.”

 

UMass President Says University to Drive Post-pandemic Recovery

BOSTON — University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan said the university system is emerging from the pandemic period “with its academic, research, and financial strengths fully intact” and positioned to play a major role in driving economic renewal and recovery in the Commonwealth. Speaking at a quarterly meeting of the UMass board of trustees, during which the board approved the university’s operating budget for the coming year, Meehan said there are many signs UMass has weathered the COVID-19 storm and is moving forward in its mission of service to the Commonwealth. For example, the five campuses of the UMass system recently awarded 19,000 degrees to students, the vast majority of whom will live and work in Massachusetts. Meehan projects that student enrollment will remain stable and that each of the UMass campuses will be open to students when the new academic year begins in the fall. The university is also on course to end this fiscal year with a balanced budget and projects a 6% increase in its workforce, bringing staffing back to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile it will use $113 million in federal recovery funds to provide emergency grants to students in need while also freezing tuition for most students for a second consecutive year. Meehan noted that, while the university is currently on firm financial footing, the expiration of federal funding after this fiscal year, combined with ongoing disruption in the higher-education industry nationwide, will require continued vigilance and innovative management in the coming years. UMass expects to receive $258.6 million in total federal stimulus funding. In addition to the $113.5 million that will support student emergency grants, the university will strategically invest $145 million of these one-time funds — available through the end of fiscal year 2022 — to create a financial bridge to future fiscal years with the goal of ensuring financial stability for the long term.

 

White Lion Brewing Tapped as Partner at Free Music Fridays

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield announced it will partner with local brewery White Lion Brewing to provide guests a wide selection of craft beer during the resort’s Free Music Fridays concert series at the Plaza. Located in downtown Springfield, the brewing company will activate a bar and beer trailer from 6 to 9 p.m. where guests can tap into local brews while enjoying live music from local musicians. Concerts are scheduled to run from 7:30 to 9 p.m. MGM Springfield kicked off the new concert series on June 4. Local favorites on the schedule this summer include FAT, Brass Attack, Trailer Trash, Darik and the Funbags, and Michelle Brooks-Thompson, among many others. For details on the Free Music Fridays concert series, including lineup updates, visit mgmspringfield.com.

 

Freedom Credit Union Accepting Donations for Food Bank

SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at its 11 branches throughout the region to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which leads the fight against food insecurity throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, July 31. Since 1982, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has helped provide much-needed food to area residents. It sources products from donations and then supplies it to participating pantries, meal sites, and shelters throughout the region. Its work allows individuals, families, seniors, children, veterans, and people with disabilities to lead healthy and meaningful lives. Based on the donations received in their previous fiscal year, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts was able to provide the equivalent of 12.3 million meals, a significant increase over previous years.

 

Community Foundation Announces $150,000 Grant to Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced a grant of $150,000, spread over the next three years, to the Healing Racism Institute of Pioneer Valley (HRIPV). The grant represents a significant contribution to the initiative’s capital drive to raise $1 million in commitments now to support and build capacity for the organization over the next three years. The multi-year, strategic grant is part of CFWM’s ongoing commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplaces and promote equitable growth in the region. The funding will support HRIPV’s capacity in engaging communities across the state of Massachusetts in its signature two-day training. HRIPV has been in existence since 2012, and more than 1,000 community members have participated in its programming. Funds from the capital drive have also allowed HRIPV to develop a comprehensive online and virtual series of trainings and programming. The Healing Racism initiative will also be resuming in-person training sessions in July. Members of the community interested in participating can learn more and register online at www.healingracismpv.org. The first $50,000 grant to HRIPV will occur in July 2021. According to the Community Foundation, the multi-year funding approach will guarantee revenue stability while HRIPV meets demands for its services and continues its capital-campaign efforts. The Healing Racism Institute is led by Vanessa Otero, one of the co-founders of HRIPV and an original member of the board until assuming the position of interim director in 2020.

 

Chikmedia Announces Four Scholarship Winners

SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to the generosity of Summerlin Floors, Ryan McCollum of RMC Strategies, and the Springfield Thunderbirds, Chikmedia has chosen four $500 scholarship awardees for its 2021 Chik of the Future scholarships. Chikmedia, a boutique firm offering strategic marketing planning and creative PR, launched its annual scholarship this year to support future generations of marketing professionals. Chikmedia offered four $500 scholarships in 2021, and a variety of local businesses decided to match that scholarship amount. These four scholarships are being awarded to Western Mass. women who are high-school graduates pursuing a college degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or business. Shermarie Hyppolite is pursuing a double major in communication and public relations with the hope to one day become a successful public-relations professional specializing in brand building and storytelling. She aims to have her own public-relations agency that can help uplift brands and create a space in the public-relations industry for women and non-binary people of color. Claudia Gonzalez is currently obtaining her degree in marketing with the goal of working in a television and networking company. Additionally, she will be pursuing her MBA this fall at Bentley University. Kimberley Moore is completing her degree in communications with a concentration in human resource management at DeVry University. As a mother of six daughters, she made a commitment early in their life to instill the importance of education, including hard work and dedication. She is proud to say that all have finished or are still attending college, and it is now her turn to do the same. Saniya Stewart is a full-time student at American International College and a dual-enrollment student at a local community college. She simultaneously attends both colleges, working toward her bachelor’s degree and the prerequisites for a master’s degree in healthcare management. Her goal is to open a nonprofit healthcare facility in her hometown of Springfield to be an advocate for those who truly need a person to lean on.

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Husar Arms, Inc., 104 Ramah Circle South, Agawam, MA 01001. David N. Moore, 257 Mountain Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Manufacturing.

AMHERST

New Hadley Cleaners Inc., 358 College St., Amherst, MA 01002. Hak Yong Jang, 12 Riviera Dr. Amherst, MA 01001. Dry Cleaners.

BELCHERTOWN

Hum Inc., 545 State St. Belchertown, MA 01007. Tahira Khatoon, same. Convenience Store.

CHICOPEE

Gutter Cleaning USA Inc., 543 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Alex John Korotich, same. Gutter Cleaning, Repair, Installation.

Trafa Trade Inc., 140 Padgette St., Unit D, Chicopee, MA 01022. Shahid Habib, 19 Spring Meadows South Hadley, MA 01075. Investments.

EASTHAMPTON

S&W Excavation Inc., 56 Adams St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Symon Dastoli, same. Excavation and Site Work Services.

HOLYOKE

Cajun Ladies Inc., 5 Columbia St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Araceli Lopez-Rivera, same. Restaurant serving Creole and Cajun food.

PITTSFIELD

About Fate, Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sergei Bespalov, 221 River St. 9th Fl., Hoboken, N.J. 07030. Film production.

Beastfair Inc., 41 Noblehurst Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. John Garcia, same. E-commerce.

SPRINGFIELD

Arham Inc., 305 Walnut St., Springfield, MA 01109. Muhammed Rafiq, 311 E. Middle TPKE, Manchester, CT 06040. Fast food restaurant.

WESTFIELD

Shiva Laxmi Inc., 54 Pleasant St., Westfield, MA 01085. Umeshkumar Patel, same. Liquor Store.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2021. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

DEERFIELD

Bergeron Dumpster Rental
18 Stillwater Road
Derek Bergeron

O’Neil Trucking, LLC
5 Kelleher Dr.
Timothy O’Neil, Michelle O’Neil

SOUTHWICK

Bloom Salon
587 College Highway
Lindy Morin

Designer Consignor
549 College Highway, #10
Linda Ligukis

Ham Hill Tents, LLC
11 Ham Hill Road
Julie Servis

Solek Brother
230 Granville Road
Kevin Solek

WESTFIELD

AMD Services
11 High St.
Darrin Auger

Best Colors
11 Dubois St.
Igor Kaplyuk

The Busy Beavers
30 Wood Road
Jessica Boisseau

C & L Towing
1166 East Mountain Road
Clifford Laraway

Different Breed Drip
19 Lockhouse Road, Apt. 22-4
Abel Togba

Fab Gloss
81 South Maple St., Apt. 12
Morgan Sorochuk

Fast Track to College
106 Old Farm Road
Glenda Hynes

JJ’s Handy Man Services
58 Mechanic St.
Joshua Patten

JP Lawncare & House Cleaning Service
59 Orange St.
Julie Anne Peterson

Landscaping & General Labor
12 Ivy Ave.
Walter Figueroa

Lawn Pro
99 Springfield Road
William Paquette

Oleksak Home Services, LLC
31 Schumann Dr.
Oleksak Home Services, LLC

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ashley Arms, LLC
131 Ashley Ave.
Mary Thayer

Bertera Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
539 Riverdale St.
Michael Bertera

Carstar Fathers & Sons Collision Center
168 New Bridge St.
Damon Cartelli

Dynamic Solutions Marketing
122 Ely Ave.
Cynthia Sheridan Murphy

Hair by Emma Rose
33 Westfield St.
Emma Lane

Havenhurst Architectural Consulting
33 Havenhurst Road
Michael Nestor

Keoho Salon
1160 Westfield St.
Brenda Lane

Bankruptcies

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

Beynor, Derek J.
25A Oakwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2021

Blais, Elaine R.
PO Box 111
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/25/2021

Bulley, Brie Amber
14 Scott St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/25/2021

Citlak, Mehmet
41 Brookfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2021

Clarke, Candace Marie
a/k/a Clarke-Griffith, Candace M.
My Virtual Bankruptcy Paralegal
244 Damon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2021

Daniel, Joshua M.
66D King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/18/2021

Dee, David J.
8 Margaret St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2021

Dobek, Timothy James
44 Colonial Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/17/2021

Finklea, Kim
95 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/26/2021

Flores, Axelm I.
a/k/a Soto, Axel Ivan Flores
12-14 Banbury St., Fl. 2
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2021

Friend, Joyce
33 Pochassic St., Fl. 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2021

Lavergne, Miguel
Lavergne, Katy N.
114 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/31/2021

Licata, Seth Desmond
366 Montague City Road, Apt. C
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/17/2021

Lopez, Carmen
48 Watts St., # 1
Chelsea, MA 02150
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/25/2021

Rosie Delights
Oliveras, Jonathan Ivan
Oliveras, Rosemarie
Laboy, Rosemarie
43 Albert St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2021

Shepard, Christopher B.
Shepard, Bonnie J.
a/k/a Shepard, Bonita J.
117 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2021

Sylvester, Carl G.
Sylvester, Shari A.
61 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/25/2021

Vega Martinez, Jorge l.
381 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/18/2021

White, Kenneth
27 Applewood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2021

Williams, Candice Robina
535 Egremont Road
Great Barrington, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2021

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

51 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Charles J. Spofford
Seller: Adam P. Harrington
Date: 05/20/21

264 Martindale Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Eric T. Schimelpfenig
Seller: Schimelpfenig 2019 RET
Date: 05/21/21

12 School Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: Alexander Lamarche
Seller: Jonathan W. Carow
Date: 05/18/21

12 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: McKenzie Property Management Inc.
Seller: Van Bro Co. LLC
Date: 05/26/21

BUCKLAND

Crittenden Hill Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Leah M. Phillips
Seller: Gregory D. Horrocks
Date: 05/24/21

83 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Kelle E. Davis
Seller: C. Johnson 83 North St IRT
Date: 05/26/21

CHARLEMONT

Avery Brook Road #1
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bayard C. Austin
Seller: Juckett FT
Date: 05/27/21

225 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Country Development Corp.
Seller: Guerri FT
Date: 05/20/21

DEERFIELD

7 Gray Lock Lane #B
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: William B. Collins
Seller: Ragus LLC
Date: 05/26/21

51 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Friz
Seller: David J. McCahon
Date: 05/21/21

GREENFIELD

107 Fairview St. E
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: OV Properties LLC
Seller: Dmitriy D. Darmanchev
Date: 05/24/21

178 Fairview St. W
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Tad J. Bassingthwaite
Seller: Amy B. Patt
Date: 05/20/21

49 Forest Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Miyah K. Odle
Seller: Remick, Glenn W., (Estate)
Date: 05/26/21

64 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Martha A. Mastroberti
Seller: Jeremy Duncan
Date: 05/25/21

194 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Pease
Seller: Robert C. Janvrin
Date: 05/19/21

19 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $420,500
Buyer: Dzanc Books Inc.
Seller: Tom Friedman
Date: 05/25/21

19 Linden Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Anne C. Taylor
Seller: Peter Sadler
Date: 05/27/21

271 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Menier
Seller: Seneca Realty LLC
Date: 05/24/21

249 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Edward S. Kaczenski
Seller: Sacred Heart White & Eagle
Date: 05/21/21

92 Sanderson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Claire Jenison
Seller: Susan Miller-King
Date: 05/26/21

71 Verde Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $444,305
Buyer: Jeannine Deangelis
Seller: Greenfield KMW LLC
Date: 05/25/21

34 Warner St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Herbert C. Tibbetts
Seller: W. C. & Natalie A. Koncal LT
Date: 05/26/21

163 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: 163 Wells Street LLC
Seller: Robert B. Liebenow
Date: 05/20/21

HEATH

Avery Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bayard C. Austin
Seller: Juckett FT
Date: 05/27/21

LEVERETT

29 Old Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Seth C. Heminway
Seller: Susan C. Powers
Date: 05/24/21

MONTAGUE

421 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Dylan Provost
Seller: Justin Killeen
Date: 05/28/21

26 Grove St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Walber
Seller: Sandra B. Mayo
Date: 05/17/21

12 Marshall St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: John W. Grube
Seller: Carole A. Brown
Date: 05/18/21

33 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Paul D. Braman
Seller: Cynthia A. Lively
Date: 05/26/21

4 Newton Lane
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Hugh Conway-Hillard
Seller: Hefflon, Bruce E., (Estate)
Date: 05/25/21

26 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Sandra V. Navarro
Seller: Kensey S. Batchelder
Date: 05/21/21

NEW SALEM

Petersham Road #1
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Ashoryn LLC
Seller: Kevin W. Colo
Date: 05/28/21

Petersham Road #2
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Ashoryn LLC
Seller: Kevin W. Colo
Date: 05/28/21

Petersham Road #3
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Ashoryn LLC
Seller: Kevin W. Colo
Date: 05/28/21

Petersham Road #4
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Ashoryn LLC
Seller: Kevin W. Colo
Date: 05/28/21

NORTHFIELD

248 Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $425,500
Buyer: Jeron VanDerMaat
Seller: Corey M. Greene
Date: 05/24/21

73 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $398,998
Buyer: Sandra L. Mayo
Seller: Abby L. Brockelbank
Date: 05/18/21

Millers Falls Road #2
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 63 Northfield LLC
Seller: Thomas R. Shearer INT
Date: 05/21/21

427 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Xiuyu Liang
Seller: Babak Sadri-Azarbayejani
Date: 05/21/21

ORANGE

208 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ann M. Kaplan
Seller: Lawrence River LLC
Date: 05/25/21

454 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Theodis C. Williams
Seller: Donald F. McHugh
Date: 05/18/21

308 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Frances Rahaim
Seller: Gil B. Fried
Date: 05/28/21

47 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Michael A. Bjorlin
Seller: Gilbert J. Harrison
Date: 05/26/21

176 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Dandy
Seller: Stanley Smith
Date: 05/25/21

221 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Ivan G. Vargas
Seller: Alyre P. Saulnier
Date: 05/26/21

SHELBURNE

266 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nina Reyes
Seller: Giard FT
Date: 05/19/21

SHUTESBURY

10 Hawks View Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $952,900
Buyer: Gregory Day
Seller: Scott P. Ardizzone
Date: 05/20/21

91 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Joan R. Green
Seller: Nathalie A. Kissel
Date: 05/17/21

27 Weatherwood Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Mark Lipman
Seller: Sylvia Hankin
Date: 05/21/21

SUNDERLAND

153 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $484,900
Buyer: Allison E. Dean
Seller: Curtice R. Griffin
Date: 05/28/21

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

17 Althea Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Melissa Kulak
Seller: Tara M. Tkacz
Date: 05/20/21

13 Barn Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Katara T. Baber
Seller: Jeffrey J. Fay
Date: 05/21/21

49 Broz Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $248,245
Buyer: Scott V. Campion
Seller: Kyle Dietrichsen
Date: 05/26/21

21 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Brital 1987 LLC
Seller: Randal W. Shrader
Date: 05/26/21

70 Giffin Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Naylor Nation Real Estate LLC
Seller: Pamela M. Murphy
Date: 05/19/21

1178 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Sharon A. Conte
Seller: Oleg Adzhigirey
Date: 05/21/21

32 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alli Stokowski
Seller: Kimberley B. O’Keefe
Date: 05/21/21

1196 North St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Craig A. Charest
Seller: Richard M. Tencati
Date: 05/17/21

 

BLANDFORD

2 Sanderson Brook Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Katherine Y. McDonough
Seller: Cody Ashton-Patch
Date: 05/25/21

BRIMFIELD

15 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Edward A. Stumpf
Seller: Matthew S. Dee
Date: 05/19/21

71 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Graves
Seller: Margaret Bresnahan
Date: 05/21/21

74 Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Treasure Hunter 1810 LLC
Seller: Brimfield Acres North Inc.
Date: 05/24/21

281 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jason R. Richard
Seller: Jose Gonzalez
Date: 05/24/21

CHESTER

77 Parsons Way
Chester, MA 01223
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sara J. Hoffschmidt
Seller: Lindsey K. Burke
Date: 05/20/21

CHICOPEE

127 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Kendall G. McClintock
Seller: Monica Rosskothen
Date: 05/27/21

23 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ricky Arroyo
Seller: Matadormus LLC
Date: 05/28/21

102 Anson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Erica L. Gomes
Seller: Kyle J. Chagnon
Date: 05/18/21

45 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $470,400
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Clark Manor Properties LLC
Date: 05/25/21

Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Christopher Johnson
Seller: Peter S. Ellis
Date: 05/19/21

23 Dixie Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,100
Buyer: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 05/19/21

167 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: James Rosemond
Seller: Robert E. Jorgensen
Date: 05/25/21

439 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Dylan E. Robinovitz
Seller: Ross Elmer
Date: 05/19/21

22 Franklin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Blue Chip Buildings LLC
Seller: Emery Street LLC
Date: 05/18/21

391 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $267,750
Buyer: Phoenix Development Inc.
Seller: Rimor Properties LLC
Date: 05/17/21

39 Greenwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Fernando Colon-Rodriguez
Seller: Redwood RT
Date: 05/28/21

335 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Luis Gonzalez
Seller: Kyle Rosa
Date: 05/20/21

24 Jefferson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Epifanio Diaz
Seller: L. E. & Associates LLC
Date: 05/20/21

91 Laclede Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Edwin Guzman
Seller: Kenneth J. Brown
Date: 05/25/21

69 Lord Ter., North
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Lauren A. Lapointe
Seller: Donna O’Shea
Date: 05/28/21

7 Loveland Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Conroy
Seller: Thomas A. Conroy
Date: 05/17/21

285 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: B. D. Canterbury-Diaz
Seller: Cindy S. Kwajewski
Date: 05/27/21

203 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Roy
Seller: Jason Lariviere
Date: 05/24/21

98 Neill Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: David Fraska
Seller: Patrick J. Hurst
Date: 05/28/21

654 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,800
Buyer: Maria Ferraro-Beardsley
Seller: David G. Chapdelaine
Date: 05/24/21

10 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Li Q. Gao
Seller: Yasmin M. Forbes
Date: 05/27/21

196 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Shawn Antunes
Seller: Timothy D. Raymond
Date: 05/28/21

19 Reed Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Yekaterina Alekseyeva
Seller: Eric M. Rooney
Date: 05/17/21

Shawinigan Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: JLL Real Estate LLC
Seller: Lombardz LLC
Date: 05/28/21

269 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jason W. Kolodziej
Seller: Kathryn E. Carr
Date: 05/18/21

EAST LONGMEADOW

85 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Robert Salas
Seller: Joseph E. Townshend
Date: 05/28/21

169 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $127,748
Buyer: 21st Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Ameriquest Mortgage Co.
Date: 05/20/21

69 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Patrick C. Lee
Seller: Joseph A. Mastrangelo
Date: 05/20/21

1 Bella Vista Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Benjamin S. Sullivan
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 05/17/21

37 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jonathan L. Jordan
Seller: John H. Bammann
Date: 05/28/21

Fairway Lane Estates
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kevin Minchella
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 05/19/21

11 Fairway Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Catjakis
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 05/27/21

73 Redin Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Gregory Riberdy
Seller: Monica Barna
Date: 05/24/21

GRANVILLE

14 Beech Hill Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: James R. Murphy
Seller: Brian P. Murphy
Date: 05/24/21

310 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Anthony M. Danek
Seller: Wendy Gaunt
Date: 05/21/21

HAMPDEN

179 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jennifer J. Maloni
Seller: Tania Airoldi
Date: 05/17/21

74 Bayberry Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Shawn G. Kelley
Seller: Sean M. Hrycay
Date: 05/28/21

Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Steven E. Guzzo
Seller: William M. Heenan
Date: 05/26/21

89 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Jesse Theophilopoulos
Seller: John T. Gilmartin
Date: 05/25/21

576 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Joseph Varney
Seller: Mahlon Peterson
Date: 05/18/21

155 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Anthony Geary
Seller: Frank L. Gentile
Date: 05/25/21

175 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Rosati
Seller: Nancy A. Sams
Date: 05/26/21

358 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kyle M. Jourdain
Seller: David J. Turcotte
Date: 05/19/21

HOLLAND

7 Bennett Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Christian Torres
Seller: Wilhelmina F. Conerly
Date: 05/27/21

188 Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Tyler Hutton
Seller: John P. Wallick
Date: 05/28/21

2 Knollwood Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: David E. Demers
Seller: William E. Fournier
Date: 05/26/21

73 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kelvin J. Zayas
Seller: Denton R. Hutchens
Date: 05/20/21

HOLYOKE

155 Cross Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Amy B. Taylor
Seller: Edward M. Antil
Date: 05/20/21

33 Dartmouth St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jennifer Dohrmann
Seller: Louis R. Soria
Date: 05/27/21

18-20 Greenwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jordan Doucette
Seller: Massachusetts Housing Finance
Date: 05/28/21

1175 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Joel Nisly
Seller: Jared J. Mendoza
Date: 05/27/21

55 Harvard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Conor Bevan
Seller: Kimberly Q. Parlengas
Date: 05/27/21

933 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Perez
Seller: Margaret A. Yarmesky
Date: 05/26/21

3 Humeston Slope
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Waseem Mudasar
Seller: Zbigniew Fabin
Date: 05/21/21

19 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Rhonda Dow
Seller: Kimberly M. Jourdain
Date: 05/19/21

10 Labrie Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: James M. Meara
Seller: Brian G. Stebbins
Date: 05/28/21

317-319 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Francisco M. Ramos
Seller: Jose A. Cartagena-Colon
Date: 05/26/21

7 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kelly Buettner
Seller: Timothy Noonan
Date: 05/25/21

60 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Daryn M. Sampson
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 05/28/21

248 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Estrella M. Jusino
Seller: Frank Salas
Date: 05/28/21

356 Mackenzie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Luz M. Valdes-Ortiz
Seller: Amanda L. Tourigny
Date: 05/17/21

1232 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Blue Summit Realty LLC
Date: 05/25/21

1236 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Blue Summit Realty LLC
Date: 05/25/21

2 Meggison Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jose F. Rebollar
Seller: Jairo Aguilar
Date: 05/21/21

87 North East St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Luis A. Perez
Seller: Ashley Galvez
Date: 05/17/21

123 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Arlene I. Oquendo
Seller: Dicky Matos
Date: 05/24/21

166 Ontario Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Palmer
Seller: Irene M. Doyle
Date: 05/24/21

70 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Craig L. King
Seller: Michelle M. Hernandez
Date: 05/19/21

80 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alexandra L. Puffer
Seller: Craig E. O’Brien
Date: 05/28/21

159 Saint Jerome Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,900
Buyer: Kayleigh Fischietto
Seller: Derek M. Sicotte
Date: 05/20/21

133 Sky View Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rivera
Seller: Gene A. Choquette
Date: 05/21/21

150 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: JVR LLC
Seller: Ronald Poirier
Date: 05/19/21

324 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Edmund J. Gorman
Seller: Amelia Mosley
Date: 05/21/21

LONGMEADOW

144 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Taylor C. Jones
Seller: Connor, Patricia E., (Estate)
Date: 05/26/21

79 Hazardville Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Vantage Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Joseph N. Bacon
Date: 05/20/21

1607 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Kathleen C. Hobart
Date: 05/19/21

183 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Russell J. Fontaine
Seller: Carol L. Abizaid
Date: 05/28/21

132 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Piotr Strek
Seller: Joan I. Narmontas
Date: 05/26/21

37 Mohawk Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Ryan Kindle
Seller: Ingrid G. Janes
Date: 05/21/21

126 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Mario Parente
Seller: David T. Wright
Date: 05/25/21

78 Nevins Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Triplett
Seller: Ellen F. Albano
Date: 05/27/21

116 Normandy Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $795,000
Buyer: William Shube
Seller: Leslie D. Gist
Date: 05/28/21

30 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $417,000
Buyer: Thomas Yager
Seller: Kenneth E. Brill
Date: 05/20/21

30 Plymouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Hilary A. Considine
Seller: Marcia G. Albert
Date: 05/21/21

115 Quinnehtuk Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Leslie Picard LLC
Seller: Anthony S. Guardione
Date: 05/18/21

27 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Hogan
Seller: Timothy L. Plankey
Date: 05/18/21

143 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Arianna Bonzagni
Seller: Jeanne V. Wheeler
Date: 05/25/21

373 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: William J. Marganti
Seller: Lena Rosen
Date: 05/26/21

LUDLOW

87 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jayme P. Kapinos
Seller: Stephen M. Koziol
Date: 05/27/21

62 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jonathan W. Laporte
Seller: Charles F. Langone
Date: 05/27/21

708 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Mayra I. Hervieux
Seller: Theodore E. Metayer
Date: 05/28/21

795 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jessica Leroux
Seller: Nicholas D. Dusza
Date: 05/24/21

860 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Seller: Elaine R. Bernardo
Date: 05/19/21

28 Grandview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $243,500
Buyer: Zachary Siano
Seller: Janosik Realty LLC
Date: 05/26/21

135 Guertin Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Philip Gallo
Seller: Dustin Gray
Date: 05/28/21

51-57 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: John B. Murphy
Seller: Nolpaq Properties LLC
Date: 05/28/21

62 Isabel Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Xiaoli Li
Seller: Jose M. Goncalves
Date: 05/25/21

35-37 Joy St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Muharrem Gunaydin
Seller: Judith A. Evaristo
Date: 05/18/21

48 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Harrison J. Piper
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 05/21/21

33 Marion Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Raul G. Fraga
Seller: Michael P. Amaral
Date: 05/28/21

170 Ridgeview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Michael V. Cortina
Seller: Kenneth Massey
Date: 05/28/21

Sunset Ridge
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Giovanni Cirillo
Seller: Baystate Developers Inc.
Date: 05/26/21

11-13 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joseph Burns
Seller: Phillip J. Rodrigues
Date: 05/28/21

MONSON

7 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $167,831
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jason A. Forkey
Date: 05/20/21

10 Flynt Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Stephanie Lacerda-Alves
Seller: Rose M. Donnell
Date: 05/28/21

21 Highland Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: David A. Reinstein
Seller: Joseph H. Gagne
Date: 05/24/21

9 King St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Milad Afdasta
Seller: Sharon E. Johnson
Date: 05/20/21

351 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Sarah Thomas
Seller: Meghan E. Dasco
Date: 05/27/21

4 Spring St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Stephanie Lacerda-Alves
Seller: Rose M. Donnell
Date: 05/28/21

13 Stebbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Lauren Tauer
Seller: Cheri L. Johnson
Date: 05/28/21

168 Town Farm Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Gary Marcoullier
Seller: Wurster, Edith S., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/21

257 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brandyn J. Pelissier
Seller: Gennie M. Bailey
Date: 05/27/21

PALMER

29 Arnold St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Connor Kennedy
Seller: Joseph Kennedy
Date: 05/28/21

123 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Joshua Howe
Seller: Carlos Fragoso-Serrazina
Date: 05/17/21

4192 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Chobot
Seller: Blake E. Lamothe
Date: 05/18/21

1440-1446 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: 44 Brigham Hill LLC
Seller: Dream Junction LLC
Date: 05/20/21

2144 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Aubrey Rugani
Seller: Jacob Ritter
Date: 05/28/21

181 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Brett A. Toney
Seller: Abbie M. Muche
Date: 05/28/21

SPRINGFIELD

110 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Robert E. Dancy
Seller: Elisa M. Alvaro
Date: 05/26/21

85 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Cleiton Dasilva-Tavares
Seller: Donna M. Panuccio
Date: 05/20/21

85 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Ritchie
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 05/21/21

12 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rehana A. Pereira
Seller: 2g Properties LLC
Date: 05/26/21

85-87 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jose Blanco
Seller: Tina M. Goff
Date: 05/21/21

39 Atwater Place
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Philip J. Shea
Seller: Nelson, Carl A., (Estate)
Date: 05/25/21

119 Bacon Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Brian A. Florence
Seller: Rose Shufelt-Scott
Date: 05/28/21

103 Barre St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: 9 York Street Family LP
Seller: Raheem D. Ovalles
Date: 05/19/21

497 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: 497 Belmont Avenue RT
Seller: Vincenzo R. Amore
Date: 05/26/21

14 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Meghan Boesch
Seller: Ryan C. Thomas
Date: 05/18/21

139 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: James W. Fiore
Seller: US Bank
Date: 05/19/21

191 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Shaheer LLC
Seller: Disha Realty LLC
Date: 05/27/21

854 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Gennie B. Rucks
Seller: Carmelo A. Scuderi
Date: 05/25/21

78-80 Beverly Lane
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: 9 York Street Family LP
Seller: Keith E. Tatlock
Date: 05/20/21

78 Bexhill St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Helena D. Romero
Seller: Diane Medina
Date: 05/24/21

82 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Nancy Almodovar-Gartman
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/21/21

119 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Stevens
Seller: Donald J. Chabot
Date: 05/27/21

35 Brookline Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Isaias Garcia-Medina
Seller: Juan J. Guzman
Date: 05/21/21

94-96 Byers St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Szu-Ming Li
Seller: Keith W. Fowler
Date: 05/19/21

52-54 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Victor M. Medina-Bernal
Seller: Sergey Dikan
Date: 05/21/21

89 Chauncey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tamiekia Hall
Seller: Shobana Kausar
Date: 05/28/21

39 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,300
Buyer: Victor M. Aguirre
Seller: Alex T. Boyd
Date: 05/20/21

25 Daniel St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ogarth Peters
Seller: Bertram Williamson
Date: 05/20/21

39 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lludis Santana
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 05/28/21

186 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Juan Guzman
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 05/21/21

202 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Damian Cieszkowski
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 05/28/21

631-633 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Khai D. Do
Seller: Cam-Huyen Truong
Date: 05/21/21

178 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Kasey M. Acevedo
Seller: Shayne D. Garrow
Date: 05/27/21

36 Dover St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Allspring Equities LLC
Date: 05/17/21

40 Dover St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Allspring Equities LLC
Date: 05/17/21

199 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $206,609
Buyer: Grace M. Melendez-Rivera
Seller: Christopher Lo
Date: 05/26/21

148 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $126,600
Buyer: Aykut G. Uner
Seller: Maria I. Aponte
Date: 05/19/21

138 Fiberloid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Rafael O. Collazo-Cardona
Seller: Jessica Lopez
Date: 05/27/21

41 Fitzgerald Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jorge L. Martin
Seller: Lucille R. Lomascolo
Date: 05/20/21

38 Ford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Rosemary M. Mudachi
Seller: Monica Thomas
Date: 05/28/21

97 Genesee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Pioneer Housing LLC
Seller: Sultan Mourad
Date: 05/17/21

34 Geneva St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Helena Walker
Seller: Comstock, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 05/25/21

298 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Taylor
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 05/27/21

33 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Samantha Haefner
Seller: Robert Dancy
Date: 05/26/21

75 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amber L. Dyke
Seller: Adrian P. Vega
Date: 05/17/21

83-85 Granby St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew Dean
Seller: Bhuwan Gautam
Date: 05/28/21

132 Hartford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Lionel Jardine
Seller: Kelly A. Schafer
Date: 05/28/21

30 Hunter Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Parrish Frost-Mercado
Seller: Juan Cardona
Date: 05/28/21

105 Joan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Solimari Sierra
Seller: Mars Real Properties Inc.
Date: 05/28/21

56 Juliet St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jimmy Ninh
Seller: Bukowski Construction LLC
Date: 05/25/21

36 Keith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Britenee Perrier
Seller: Aquarius Real Estate LLC
Date: 05/26/21

47 Laurel St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Rose D. Roman
Seller: Vanyeline M. Carrasquillo
Date: 05/25/21

114 Leatherleaf Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Travis M. Orszulak
Seller: Clinton R. Stonacek
Date: 05/28/21

106-110 Lincoln St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: WVSpringfield LLC
Date: 05/17/21

Loring St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: Margarita Nunez-Ferrand
Seller: Andres Dominguez
Date: 05/20/21

109 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nadalya Rivera
Seller: Maria M. Silva
Date: 05/20/21

65 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Paige Landry
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 05/20/21

44 Marble St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pedro F. Vasquez
Seller: Hyacinthe Fallings
Date: 05/27/21

20 Margerie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Raul Medina
Seller: Maria Velez
Date: 05/17/21

137 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Kristy L. Hawkins
Seller: Deluca Development Corp.
Date: 05/24/21

41-43 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: John R. Griffin
Seller: K&S Holdings LLC
Date: 05/27/21

92 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Brandon Gonzalez
Seller: Leonardo Toro
Date: 05/21/21

198-200 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Julian Torres
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/28/21

22 Montgomery St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ricardo Ramos
Seller: Paul Martins
Date: 05/28/21

3 Morison Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Matthew Duplessis
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 05/28/21

35 Morton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joan Wairagu
Seller: Ramon Arce
Date: 05/25/21

139-141 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Latysha M. Ortiz-Coles
Seller: Manuel A. Cardona
Date: 05/24/21

50 Newland St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Phantom Holdings LLC
Seller: David P. Fontaine
Date: 05/27/21

115 North Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Angel Rodriguez
Seller: Bruce L. Tetrault
Date: 05/17/21

100 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lourdes M. Gomez
Seller: Lloyd A. Cameron
Date: 05/18/21

166 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $229,650
Buyer: Waclaw Hojnoski
Seller: Naples Property Group LLC
Date: 05/18/21

196 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Mariners Atlantic Portfolio
Date: 05/21/21

61 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Tracey L. Larock
Seller: Gary J. Sperlonga
Date: 05/28/21

1635 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $597,000
Buyer: DDM Property Group LLC
Seller: Bruce F. Hambro
Date: 05/21/21

417 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Harold Rivera
Seller: Lilliam Morales
Date: 05/28/21

104-106 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Samuel Braverman
Seller: AAD LLC
Date: 05/28/21

62 Pear St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ale Moultrie
Seller: James C. Lee
Date: 05/17/21

102 Pembroke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Adam Lataille
Seller: Iesha M. Ramos
Date: 05/17/21

16-18 Phoenix St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Hamror S. Gabriel
Seller: Rayan Abdulbaki
Date: 05/28/21

621 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ramon Arce
Seller: Jacqueline Cintron-Arce
Date: 05/25/21

49 Rimmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ryan Deland
Seller: Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB3
Date: 05/28/21

83 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Crystal Everett
Seller: Oussama Awkal
Date: 05/21/21

20 Revere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nikita Chauhan
Seller: Luis A. Perez
Date: 05/17/21

41 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jill A. Quinn
Seller: Robert Dungan
Date: 05/21/21

86 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Suhaiylah T. Abdul-Hakim
Seller: Thomas J. Zwizinski
Date: 05/27/21

175 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Angela M. Claudio-Medina
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 05/26/21

736 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jorge Lopez
Seller: Susan Ortiz
Date: 05/20/21

71-81 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

69 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jose Gonzalez
Seller: Richard A. Ducharme
Date: 05/28/21

268 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Picton Capital LLC
Date: 05/25/21

246 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 9 York Street Family LP
Seller: Cole Alves
Date: 05/25/21

34 Sumner Ave. #PB9
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Karl W. Rehbein
Seller: Leticia Guzman
Date: 05/18/21

615 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Dennis C. Burroughs
Seller: Liberty Onyx LLC
Date: 05/24/21

25 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Zorylee Torres
Seller: Yesenia Toribio
Date: 05/27/21

72-74 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Anthony Cianflone
Seller: J. Danusia Lokii-Braese
Date: 05/26/21

Union St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

282-296 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

304 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

308-314 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

316 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $5,450,000
Buyer: Miles Morgan LLC
Seller: Union St. Springfield MA LLC
Date: 05/17/21

53 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Armando M. Mora-Fernandez
Seller: District Capital LLC
Date: 05/28/21

169 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Tatiana L. Myrick
Seller: Keith R. Sheppard
Date: 05/18/21

16 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Brendan C. Allen
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 05/27/21

540-542 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Genaro Vargas
Seller: Jorge Santana
Date: 05/18/21

804-806 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: David J. Dagostino
Seller: Charles D. Joyal
Date: 05/25/21

64 Whiting St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Gilian Washington
Seller: Todd Illingsworth
Date: 05/27/21

47-49 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Javier Flores-Baez
Seller: Richard A. Gibbons
Date: 05/25/21

243-245 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Jackson
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 05/28/21

138 Wilber St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Alex S. Krake
Seller: Frank J. Delvalle
Date: 05/20/21

870 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ana Dela-Rosa
Seller: Angel O. Alban
Date: 05/26/21

104 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Shawn Summers
Seller: Robert G. Ferron
Date: 05/19/21

28 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: K. J. Valentin-Gonzalez
Seller: Evelio Velez-Garcia
Date: 05/20/21

31 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $272,800
Buyer: Jennifer L. Rehbein
Seller: Walter L. Starzyk
Date: 05/28/21

90 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Shobana Kausar
Seller: Madeleine P. Wozniak
Date: 05/28/21

1031 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Siomara Vega
Seller: Jose P. Ferreira
Date: 05/21/21

SOUTHWICK

3 4th St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jean R. Parisi
Seller: Lisa B. Hart
Date: 05/21/21

78 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas R. McCabe
Seller: Frederick H. Bohn
Date: 05/20/21

Silvergrass Lane #21
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/21/21

Silvergrass Lane #35
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/21/21

WALES

8 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nadine Delisle
Seller: Brenda L. Dessert
Date: 05/28/21

WEST SPRINGFIELD

147 Albert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brian A. Pomeroy
Seller: Nicholas Walch
Date: 05/28/21

25 Appaloosa Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Derek L. Ferguson
Seller: Dennis P. Powers
Date: 05/17/21

103 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Dhan Rai
Seller: Christopher D. Marini
Date: 05/28/21

111 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Hem R. Rai
Seller: Rosa Leo
Date: 05/20/21

42 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: MAA Property LLC
Seller: David N. Gervais
Date: 05/28/21

80 Forris St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Stefan J. Machowski
Seller: William Lafreniere
Date: 05/28/21

71 Humphrey Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Brandon Decoteau
Seller: Debra M. Schmidt
Date: 05/28/21

56 Lennys Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Adam L. Dasso
Seller: Douglas J. Martin
Date: 05/19/21

19 Lowell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Donna M. McCaul
Date: 05/28/21

20 Lowell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christina R. Duross
Seller: Thomas M. Pirnie
Date: 05/21/21

170 Meadowbrook Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,500
Buyer: John J. Sawyer
Seller: Shirley J. Brathwaite
Date: 05/21/21

115 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Erich A. Nabua
Seller: John R. Drisdelle
Date: 05/27/21

40 North Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Cory Swett
Seller: Robert E. Nazzaro
Date: 05/28/21

112 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Mark J. Gaspari
Seller: Paul R. Boucher
Date: 05/24/21

146 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Juan A. Nunez
Seller: I. Fernandez-Almodovar
Date: 05/18/21

41-43 Sprague St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mariia Leiderman
Seller: Vladimir Shandrin
Date: 05/18/21

WESTFIELD

57 Bristol St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Fogarty
Seller: Kevin J. Irujo
Date: 05/28/21

43 Colony Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Angel Nieves
Seller: Mark J. Gaspari
Date: 05/24/21

5 Conner Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Maria Providencia-Seddon
Seller: Hoagland, Donald B., (Estate)
Date: 05/19/21

8 Conner Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Raeshawn Wilson
Seller: JJS Capital Investments LLC
Date: 05/26/21

17 Day Lily Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Marc Gendron
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 05/26/21

111 Devon Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Nicholas Cardaropoli
Seller: Kenn E. Sinclair
Date: 05/28/21

238 Dox Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $319,500
Buyer: Stanley W. Sawa
Seller: Allyn J. Gieryk
Date: 05/21/21

161 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Alexander Snyder
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 05/26/21

29 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Adam P. Simmons
Seller: Robert Browning
Date: 05/21/21

28 Laro Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Sarah I. Phipps
Seller: Angel R. Santiago
Date: 05/20/21

2 Linden Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: K&R Real-Estate Solutions
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/21/21

20 Linden Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Natalia Dukach
Seller: Meredith Morgan
Date: 05/26/21

18 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: William Barna
Seller: Leighton J. King
Date: 05/26/21

114 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Victor Marcu
Seller: Carmen T. Cross
Date: 05/21/21

77 Overlook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $416,500
Buyer: Kristen Keane
Seller: John S. Wysocki
Date: 05/27/21

74 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Christopher Eck
Seller: Kristine M. Seney
Date: 05/19/21

50 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $262,900
Buyer: Susan D. Soucy
Seller: Brian Sabonis
Date: 05/20/21

140 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $8,500,000
Buyer: Brookview Townhomes LLC
Seller: Westex LLC
Date: 05/28/21

78 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Christina L. Medina
Seller: Marion E. McCarthy
Date: 05/27/21

6 William St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas Valentine
Seller: Marilyn A. McNeil
Date: 05/19/21

WILBRAHAM

2 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Laura Blaze
Seller: Antonio Carvalho
Date: 05/27/21

12 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Timothy R. Hebert
Seller: Chris E. Mensing
Date: 05/27/21

18 Forest Glade Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Janice F. Kozub
Date: 05/21/21

29 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Cordi
Seller: Camsad Builders LLC
Date: 05/27/21

20 Old Orchard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael Culhane
Seller: Kevin J. O’Rourke
Date: 05/24/21

636 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Hamzah M. Abu-Ata
Seller: Christine H. Strauss
Date: 05/27/21

331 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Andrew Baron
Seller: Pamela Budlong
Date: 05/28/21

60 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gina M. Ferreira
Seller: Joanne Sowa
Date: 05/25/21

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

198 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Matthew Given
Seller: Monica W. Gichuhi
Date: 05/26/21

52 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: 52 Fearing Street LLC
Seller: Stephen C. Fellers
Date: 05/21/21

167 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Daniel Cook
Seller: Zachary M. Kaufman
Date: 05/28/21

100 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $333,600
Buyer: Erin T. Poulin
Seller: Mary A. Antonellis
Date: 05/28/21

142 North East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 7740 Northeast College LLC
Seller: Alice M. MacDonald
Date: 05/28/21

1350 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,430,000
Buyer: Theodore J. Christ
Seller: Bruce C. Lattmann
Date: 05/17/21

139 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Viet T. Le
Seller: P. & J. A. Thatcher Asset TR
Date: 05/28/21

BELCHERTOWN

272 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Steven Baer
Seller: James Longobardo
Date: 05/28/21

800 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $257,800
Buyer: Jenilins Barbly
Seller: John W. Luippold
Date: 05/20/21

33 Maple St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Theresa J. Gallagher
Seller: Mary G. Barnum
Date: 05/26/21

35 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,050
Buyer: Lili Bourgeois
Seller: Deborah O’Neil
Date: 05/20/21

EASTHAMPTON

37 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Katelyn Hurley
Seller: Ronald J. Stolarik
Date: 05/28/21

11 Davis St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Matthew Winnick
Seller: Kevin C. Netto Construction Inc.
Date: 05/28/21

62 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: Richard J. King
Date: 05/27/21

7 Pomeroy Court
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Leedy
Seller: Daniel A. Poulin
Date: 05/26/21

35 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Christopher B. Norton
Seller: William Damato
Date: 05/27/21

20 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Richard King
Seller: Jessica L. Keefe
Date: 05/27/21

18 Willow Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Keefe
Seller: Oliver D. Beltran
Date: 05/27/21

CUMMINGTON

482 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Nancy Jamison
Seller: Belle Isle Properties LLC
Date: 05/21/21

EASTHAMPTON

363 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $366,500
Buyer: Lauren E. Bullis
Seller: New England House LLC
Date: 05/21/21

GOSHEN

21 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ann Lord-Schmitt
Seller: Rudzik NT
Date: 05/27/21

GRANBY

335 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01013
Amount: $458,500
Buyer: Jason R. Lariviere
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 05/25/21

75 Forge Pond Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Christian P. Beauchemin
Seller: Beauchemin, Margaret J., (Estate)
Date: 05/21/21

29 Kellogg St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Hollie Lehouillier
Seller: Robert T. Mann
Date: 05/24/21

School St. #7
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kevin Miller
Seller: Edward C. Shyloski & Sons
Date: 05/26/21

193 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Shane A. DeLeon
Seller: Philip T. Braese
Date: 05/18/21

HADLEY

358 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Black
Seller: Christine Kokoski
Date: 05/17/21

104 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Heidi K. Kuester
Seller: Luis O. Hernandez-Munez
Date: 05/21/21

 

455 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: OCH Realty LLC
Seller: R. M. Vincunas 1995 TR
Date: 05/21/21

HATFIELD

230 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Ibrahim
Seller: Katherine V. Harris
Date: 05/24/21

HUNTINGTON

16 Crescent St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Justin Holmes
Seller: Robert Holmes
Date: 05/26/21

22 Nagler Cross Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Casey A. McKittrick
Seller: Douglas Twarosch
Date: 05/28/21

79 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Benjamin Yarra
Seller: Matthew A. Still
Date: 05/28/21

MIDDLEFIELD

153 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Denise Michaud-Lucas
Seller: Charles H. Winn
Date: 05/28/21

NORTHAMPTON

19 Armory St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Ralph R. Realty LLC
Seller: Bermor LP
Date: 05/28/21

737 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,935,370
Buyer: 737 Northampton LLC
Seller: Bais Pinchos
Date: 05/18/21

167 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: Jodi M. Miller
Seller: Devon L. Greyson
Date: 05/25/21

131 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Miranda S. Lutyens
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 05/28/21

23 Ice Pond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $627,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Mahoney
Seller: Bruce M. Kriviskey
Date: 05/24/21

640 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Carly Everhart
Seller: Aquadro Family LLLP
Date: 05/17/21

25 Kirkland Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Ralph R. Realty LLC
Seller: Bermor LP
Date: 05/28/21

84 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Ralph R. Realty LLC
Seller: Bermor LP
Date: 05/28/21

90 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,900,000
Buyer: Ralph R. Realty LLC
Seller: Bermor LP
Date: 05/28/21

31 Murphy Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Rosie Alig
Seller: Georganne Sexton
Date: 05/17/21

125 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: David Kates
Seller: Stephen G. Sireci
Date: 05/28/21

117 Olander Dr. #12
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $585,900
Buyer: Joseph M. Holmes
Seller: Sunwood Development Corp.
Date: 05/28/21

226 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Isabel L. Wells
Seller: Joanne Marqusee
Date: 05/24/21

541 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Seth A. Cable
Seller: Sik K. Ang
Date: 05/20/21

196 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Richard J. Ranti
Seller: Peter Frothingham
Date: 05/19/21

214 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John Lee
Seller: Brett R. Barry
Date: 05/17/21

93 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: Benjamin Church
Seller: William J. Corwin
Date: 05/27/21

114 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Luke Browne
Seller: John J. Stanisewski
Date: 05/20/21

PLAINFIELD

27 Broom St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Farmhouse Properties LLC
Seller: Almond Property Management LLC
Date: 05/24/21

SOUTH HADLEY

100 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Compton Bissell-Hazen
Seller: Jessica Poser
Date: 05/20/21

99 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Jared J. Mendoza
Seller: Joseph L. Couture
Date: 05/27/21

30 Highland Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $388,500
Buyer: Randy Manseau
Seller: Bruce E. Lukasik
Date: 05/28/21

27 Judd Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: April Doroski
Seller: Hilton, David, (Estate)
Date: 05/27/21

133 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Thai C. Kim
Seller: S. Page Children TR
Date: 05/27/21

32 Lyon Green
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Loree A. Carver
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction Inc.
Date: 05/26/21

10 Normandy Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Dachos
Seller: Lucille V. Dachos
Date: 05/21/21

22 Queen Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Rojas
Seller: Deborah A. Tetrault
Date: 05/20/21

41 Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Sharp
Seller: James Rippa
Date: 05/24/21

41 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $141,109
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Paul C. Poreda
Date: 05/27/21

23 Waite Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Shanti D. Sponder
Seller: Barry M. Sponder
Date: 05/28/21

29 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Bernard
Seller: Amy C. Irwin
Date: 05/28/21

SOUTHAMPTON

Fomer Road #2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $194,800
Buyer: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Seller: Charles M. Fisher LT
Date: 05/18/21

Fomer Road #3
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $194,800
Buyer: Daviau & Robert Properties LLC
Seller: Charles M. Fisher LT
Date: 05/18/21

59 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: William P. Koetsch
Seller: John Gwosch
Date: 05/26/21

20 Wolcott Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $369,543
Buyer: Stephen T. Johnson
Seller: Teresa M. Adams
Date: 05/19/21

WARE

480 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kevin B. Gendreau
Seller: John E. Ryan
Date: 05/25/21

7 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Richard J. Boles
Seller: Gilbert, Kimberly L., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/21

89 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Isis Anadon
Seller: Frederyque L. Koetsch
Date: 05/18/21

143 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Heather Mancuso
Seller: Jay H. Hurlbrink
Date: 05/26/21

118 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Anthony L. Wallace
Seller: Michael Davis
Date: 05/19/21

41 Pine St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Cedrik E. Wright
Seller: Damian S. Cieszkowski
Date: 05/26/21

5 Towne St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Gordon Duke
Seller: Jennifer R. Pitts
Date: 05/26/21

135 Walker Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Anderson Builders & Son LLC
Seller: Dianna E. Sokol
Date: 05/18/21

232 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Orton
Seller: Steven J. Alonso
Date: 05/19/21

WILLIAMSBURG

25-1/2 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $718,620
Buyer: Michael A. Stamm
Seller: Michael A. Henson
Date: 05/26/21

121 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: William H. Hooper
Seller: PABA Associates LLC
Date: 05/26/21

WESTHAMPTON

50 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Chenoa Charpentier
Seller: Adrienne M. Hornby
Date: 05/28/21

WORTHINGTON

266 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Amber McFee
Seller: Rita S. Koenigs
Date: 05/27/21

Daily News

WORCESTER — At its annual meeting on June 21, held at Polar Park in Worcester, Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced a $1 million pledge to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Worcester County Food Bank.

Newly appointed Country Bank board members Elizabeth Cohen-Rappaport, Richard Maynard, Ross Dik, and Stacey Luster surprised both Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and Jean McMurray, executive director of the Worcester County Food Bank, with checks for $500,000 each.

“As a community partner, we care deeply about the sustainability of our communities and the people who live in them,” Scully said. “In recognizing the burdens that many have experienced throughout this past year, Country Bank is ‘throwing hunger a curveball” by pledging $1 million to the communities it serves. Supporting and enriching its communities has been the bank’s mission since 1850.”

In 2020, Country Bank’s philanthropy exceeded $1 million by supporting 450 nonprofits throughout the region, mainly focused on helping food pantries, homeless shelters, COVID-19 relief services, veterans, and other programs that supported the everyday needs of the people in its communities.