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WARE — Country Bank reported that its donations and sponsorships for 2020 totaled $1.3 million. Through the bank’s philanthropic efforts, it provided support to local nonprofits throughout the communities it serves; in 2020, more than 400 of these organizations received donations.

The pandemic has left businesses and individuals facing continued looming uncertainties. Many nonprofits struggled from the economic fallout, and they looked to community partners like Country Bank for assistance. Country Bank donated more than $500,000 to area hospitals and first-responder housing efforts to provide the financial and tangible emergency resources needed to support their mission during the pandemic.

“We are so grateful to Country Bank for its most generous support and appreciate its continued partnership during this unprecedented time,” said Scott Berg, vice president of Philanthropy at Baystate Health and executive director of the Baystate Health Foundation. “This gift will directly support resources needed at Baystate Health as we continue to address the care our community needs as we face this worldwide pandemic.”

Other organizations receiving support included the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp., Christina’s House, Springfield Rescue Mission, Ronald McDonald House, and Behavioral Health Network Inc.

Recognizing the importance and overwhelming need to help organizations that address hunger, Country Bank provided monetary donations to food programs throughout the region that exceeded $100,000. The recipients of these funds included Friends of the Homeless, Rachel’s Table, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and many local food pantries.

“As a community partner, we care deeply about the sustainability of our communities,” said Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank. “As such, and in recognizing the burdens that our communities have experienced throughout this year, we were honored to offer support during what has been the most stressful time in our history. Supporting and enriching our communities is not only a part of our mission, it’s simply who we are as an organization.”

The coming year will continue to pose challenges to the nonprofit sector, and organizations will once again rely heavily on their community-bank partners to help them with their mission to help those they serve. Community banks are a critical resource and will be called upon to continue with much-needed additional assistance in 2021.

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SPRINGFIELD — Ed Sunter, president of the Hampden County Estate Planning Council of Springfield; Julie Quink, treasurer; and John Arnold, past president, presented a check for $1,400 to Terry Maxey, executive director of Open Pantry of Springfield.

Sunter followed up last year’s inaugural fundraising event started by Arnold. “While we normally don’t meet in December, this year we made it a holiday event,” Sunter said. “Many individuals and businesses in our community have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. We, as an association, did not want to pass up the opportunity to help out our neighbors and the community we serve professionally. What better way to make a positive impact and all the while have some fun around the holidays? So this year I decided we would do a fundraiser via Zoom.”

Council members were invited to participate in a wine- and beer-tasting event sponsored by Baystate Brewing Co. of Sturbridge, Progression Brewery of Northampton, White Lion Brewery of Springfield, and Hardwick Winery. Members enjoyed beer and wine samples in their homes and offices.

“Representatives of each company participated and provided an overview of their products as they were enjoyed,” Sunter said. “It gave us a great opportunity to do something where we can have some fun and give back to the community we serve. $1,400 was raised by our council membership, and I am very pleased to donate it to Open Pantry of Springfield.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson will continue its CyberSafe series aimed at providing critical information to businesses and organizations on topics of cybersecurity.

On Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m., cybersecurity attorney Lauren Ostberg of Bulkley Richardson will offer the virtual presentation, “Is Your WISP (or Lack Thereof) Putting Your Business at Risk?” She will discuss why a WISP (written information security program) is essential to businesses, assumed risks for not having or not following a WISP, preparing a WISP, and actions that can be taken today to help protect one’s company.

Registration is required by clicking here. Zoom will forward the webinar link directly to the attendee.

The CyberSafe series meets regularly to cover topics on preparation, assessment, implementation, and response to ensure businesses are aware of their legal obligations, safeguards to stay protected, and what to do in the event of a breach. Visit bulkley.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity for the full invitation and more about the series.

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2021. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 26.

Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form.

Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be profiled in BusinessWest in May and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in late June. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

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SPRINGFIELD — United Personnel Services was recently honored in the Best of Staffing Client, Employee, and Talent Awards from ClearlyRated, in recognition of high levels of satisfaction from customers, job seekers, and employees. Winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and staff.

Focused on helping to connect people with the right job opportunities, United Personnel Services received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 90.9% of clients and 78% of placed job candidates, significantly higher than industry averages. These ratings led to United Personnel’s fourth consecutive year of recognition as a Best of Staffing company from ClearlyRated.

“United’s team is both humbled and gratified to see the positive responses we received, especially given the challenges of the last year,” United Personnel President Tricia Canavan said. “We strive to go above and beyond to support customers, candidates, staff, and the community and remain committed to the professional growth of our employees and the success of our client partners.”

Added ClearlyRated’s CEO and founder, Eric Gregg, “after one of the most turbulent years in modern history, winners of the 2021 Best of Staffing award have proven their commitment to support their clients and placed talent. These service leaders have demonstrated their capacity to be agile, to be precise, and to prioritize the client and talent experience above all else.”

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ENFIELD, Conn. — The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) received $15,000 in grant funding from the Gene Haas Foundation to use for student scholarships for tuition and books. The scholarship will be managed by the ACC Foundation, and awards will be given based on need and merit.

“The funding support that the Gene Haas Foundation has provided for our students is very much appreciated, said Mary Bidwell, interim dean of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. “These funds really assist our students and are available to help students pay for the program so they can gain the necessary skills to start a career in advanced manufacturing. Over the past five years, our program has been awarded more than $60,000. This donation really makes a difference in the lives of our students.”

The Gene Haas Foundation was formed in 1999 with the primary goal of building skills in the machining industry. The foundation provides an opportunity for schools to apply for funds annually, providing scholarships for computer numerical control machine technology students and National Institute for Metalworking Skills credentials. The Gene Haas Foundation has contributed more than $60 million to education since 2014.

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action announced it will award a number of $1,000 scholarships that can help recipients with tuition and alleviate the cost of going back to school and investing in bettering themselves.

All applicants must be Springfield residents, and income-eligibility guidelines may apply. Scholarships will be awarded to those attending accredited/licensed schools in Massachusetts. Applications must be received by April 23. Late entries will not be considered. If selected, recipients must be available to attend an awards event (most likely virtual) in June.

Click here for the application form and information on how to apply.

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SPRINGFIELD — Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Inc. (MLKFS) announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors.

“Our mission and services have expanded to meet in part the incredible needs of the community during this time of hardship,” said Calvin Hill, MLKFS board chair and vice president of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement for Springfield College. “Therefore, adding additional and talented hands to our leadership will assist us in fulfilling the words of Dr. King as we attempt to do more for others.”

The MLKFS Emergency Food Pantry now helps more than 500 people, and after-school and night-spot programs support literacy and academic achievement essential for the life success that disrupts the cycle of poverty. MLKFS also runs a historically black college-tour program. Funding for such socially focused programming continues to become increasingly limited at a time when needs are especially pressing.

At the regular meeting of the board on Jan. 21, the board voted unanimously to accept the three new nominees Rose Colon, John Garvey, and Dr. Allison Sullivan.

Colon is a criminal-defense and personal-injury attorney based in Springfield. She engages in all aspects of criminal-defense and civil personal-injury litigation. She earned her paralegal certificate from the American Bar Assoc., earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in legal studies at Bay Path University, and earned her juris doctorate at Western New England University.

Garvey is the founder of Garvey Communication Associates Inc., a Springfield-based digital public-relations and marketing agency. He is a graduate of Marquette University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in arts and sciences with honors, and of American International College, where he earned a master’s degree in organizational development with an emphasis on strategic planning. He is a volunteer at Wild Care Cape Cod, a former board member of Valley Venture Mentors, and a past mentor for the startup accelerators MassChallenge and SparkHolyoke/EforAll.

Sullivan is lead faculty for the Occupational Therapy doctorate program at American International College. As an occupational therapist and educator, she has dedicated her 27-year career to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, working in day-habilitation services, school-based occupational therapy, and residential settings. She is the chair of the MAOT Western Massachusetts Mental Health Special Interest Group, a certified group-exercise and yoga instructor, and the co-founder and leader of #OTalk2US, a Twitter chat for occupational therapists with tens of millions of views of tweets carrying this tag.

Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Amherst College, a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College, and a doctorate in occupational therapy from Temple University. She currently volunteers as an advisory board member for Lighthouse and a board member and social media committee chair for Allen Cognitive Network, and serves on the human rights committee for Viability.

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HOLYOKE — New to the beer and brewing industry, Ezra Bleau is introducing his business, Na Brews, with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign, “Na Brews (Nah Brooz) – Craft Beer for All People, for All Occasions.” This campaign will raise money for his mobile de-alcoholization production plan, increasing access to social, healthy alternatives nationwide.

“Na Brews is a craft solution to the ever-growing industry of non-alcoholic options in the market,” Bleau said. As a young professional, he wants to give independent breweries, not just the large production breweries, the power to produce quality non-alcoholic craft beer. At the same time, he wants to give consumers the chance to enjoy the social settings of being at a bar, taproom, or watching the big game on Sunday, and be able to enjoy craft beer without the hangover the next morning. Na Brews represents inclusivity, whether a 30-year-old man cutting alcohol for health reasons or the pregnant mom who wants to enjoy alcohol-free champagne on New Year’s Eve. “It’s all about substitution to promote a healthier lifestyle that anyone can enjoy,” he added.

The main draw of the campaign is a $20 pledge to be part of the “world’s largest non-alcoholic beer collaboration, which he intends to do during a livestreamed interactive event with his brewer. The company has been in contact with the Guinness Book of World Records and is working on certifying the event.

Bleau said he aims to “make the industry aware that there is a need for quality craft non-alcoholic beer, and we are tired of sitting in the penalty box waiting for it to happen. My company, Na Brews, is here to spark the N/A revolution and give the power to the independent brewer.”

Participants will be a part of this new craft beer every step of the way, selecting everything from style, grains, and hops to label design. With their $20 pledge, each participant’s name will be included in the collaboration can label for a future keepsake, and they will also be sent a can for their enjoyment and have exclusivity to purchase more before it is opened up to the general public.

NA Brews currently is an e-commerce operation based in Holyoke, offering online retail sales of non-alcoholic beer, spirits, and wine selections, including specialty boxes and subscription services for others to enjoy in the comfort of their own home or any social setting. Bleau also has a manufacturing and full alcohol-free production plan, partnering with independent breweries in surrounding communities to produce quality craft non-alcoholic beer.

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HOLYOKE — Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) announced a new website this week. The primary goal during the redesign process was to create a more user-friendly and valuable resource for clients and community alike. More specifically, the firm wanted users to easily locate information about accounting services, industries it serves, the firm’s story and team members, career opportunities, and community support.

MBK’s recent rebrand extends beyond a new style guide, logo, and aesthetic to include key concepts the website reflects upon: depth, drive, and experience. As the company notes, “we have the depth to provide a quality team to every client. We have the drive to deliver an excellent work product, every time. And we have the experience to solve our clients’ accounting and financial goals.”

Partner James Krupienski, CPA, noted that, “over the past few years, MBK has undertaken a significant transformation with a brand-new mission and vision statement. One of the ways that we are building on our tradition of excellence is by becoming a better online resource and authority for our clients and community. By updating our website, increasing our blog activity, and having a consistent presence on social media, we are making ourselves and our knowledge more accessible to others.”

MBK’s new website features an active blog with articles about taxation, accounting, advisory, news, and community. Additionally, the firm offers free newsletters centered around taxation, business, not-for-profits, and healthcare. These newsletters help readers stay informed on recent provisions and guidance, access articles, get invitations to special webinars or podcasts, and gain industry knowledge. You can subscribe to any or all of these newsletters for free by adding your e-mail address into the ‘subscribe’ feature located in the footer of the new website.

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LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announce it was selected as a winner of the Virtual Innovation Awards: Excellence in Delivering Virtual Student Services hosted by NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Bay Path is among 10 schools recognized across the nation for exemplary virtual student support services, and one of only three schools to receive the top award of $50,000.

The award highlights the effectiveness of the work being done to support both Bay Path’s traditional undergraduates and adult students enrolled in its online undergraduate degree program, the American Women’s College. These best practices will serve as case studies to inform the field at large.

“Student-support services are essential to students’ progress in college,” said Maura Devlin, associate vice president and dean of Undergraduate Studies at Bay Path. “These supports include advising, orientation, emergency aid to help with textbook costs and other essentials, clubs and activities, academic and learning supports, and health and well-being programs.”

As Bay Path’s online program for adult women, the American Women’s College has been continually developing and enhancing its virtual support services since 2013. At the onset of the pandemic, university staff were able to put these supports into overdrive to ensure campus-based undergraduate students could easily access services despite the abrupt move to remote.

Some of the virtual services that have allowed Bay Path University to be responsive to its diverse student body, whether in person or online, include a virtual career-services hub; UWill, a telecounseling service; and Tutor.com, which provides access to online tutoring services 24/7. Similarly, programming related to orientation, peer-to-peer engagement, community building, and multi-cultural affairs was provided by a support team that was able to quickly pivot to virtual platforms and social-media tools.

“We are so honored to be the recipient of this award. Our focus is fully on the students we serve and how we can continue to meet them where they are, in even the most trying of times, to help them to achieve their educational goals,” said Anne Chapdelaine, Bay Path’s dean of students and director of persistence. “This award will allow us to continue to pilot new, responsive tools and expand our resource availability, to make sure that we can flex and bend with the complex lives of our students.”

Education

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Christina Royal

Christina Royal

Yves Salomon-Fernández

Yves Salomon-Fernández

Harry Dumay

Harry Dumay

Three local college presidents are among only 13 nationwide to be recognized last week for leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion by the Assoc. of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the education-technology company Cengage.

Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, Greenfield Community College President Yves Salomon-Fernández, and Elms College President Harry Dumay were among that select group of 13 to receive the AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship, which recognizes college and university presidents whose outstanding leadership to advance liberal education has resulted in reduced equity gaps, improved inclusion and belonging for minority students, and reformed hiring practices to promote greater diversity.

“Growing up as a first-generation, low-income, multi-racial college student, I understand some of the challenges today’s students face and the importance of having an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive,” said Royal, who was also honored last week by BusinessWest as one of the 2020 Women of Impact. “These are very important issues to me personally and professionally, as well as to our college community, and I’m honored to receive this recognition on behalf of HCC.”

The recipients were announced on Jan. 22 at the AAC&U Presidents’ Trust Symposium, part of the organization’s virtual annual meeting. The symposium brings together higher-education leaders from all institutional types to explore the most pressing issues facing colleges and universities and to share strategies for success.

“I am honored by this recognition, and I am most proud of the work that my colleagues and I are engaged in at Greenfield Community College with and for our local communities,” Salomon-Fernández said. “We know that a more just and equitable world is most conducive to citizenship and democracy.”

The other recipients of the 2021 AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship are Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College in Montana; Roslyn Clark Artis, president of Benedict College in South Carolina; Karrie Dixon, president of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina; Alicia Harvey-Smith, president of Pittsburgh Technical College in Pennsylvania; Walter Kimbrough, president of Dillard University in Louisiana; Valerie Roberson, president of Roxbury Community College in Massachusetts; Ron Rochon, president of University of Southern Indiana; Ivy Taylor, president of Rust College in Mississippi; Dwaun Warmack, president of Claflin University in South Carolina; and David Yarlott Jr., president of Little Big Horn College in Montana.

“We are so excited to be able to support these amazing higher-ed leaders who are making a real difference by reducing inequities and increasing access to education. At Cengage, we believe learning transforms lives, and the work of these leaders is so critical in giving students the opportunity to better their lives and in creating an educated, informed, and just society.”

Four Massachusetts presidents made the cut, two more than any other state.

“AAC&U is proud to recognize and support these exceptional leaders in their efforts to advance equity and quality as hallmarks of a liberal education across a diverse range of campuses and student populations,” AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella said.

The AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship recognizes higher-education leaders who support and advance quality, equity, and student success in undergraduate education. This includes improving degree completion or transfer for students from underrepresented groups; closing equity gaps in student success; improving diversity in hiring practices and creating more equitable hiring policies; and increasing the sense of belonging, well-being, and inclusion among students from historically underserved populations (including racial and ethnic minorities, religious minorities, and LGBTQIA students).

“We are so excited to be able to support these amazing higher-ed leaders who are making a real difference by reducing inequities and increasing access to education,” said Fernando Bleichmar, executive vice president and general manager for U.S. Higher Education at Cengage. “At Cengage, we believe learning transforms lives, and the work of these leaders is so critical in giving students the opportunity to better their lives and in creating an educated, informed, and just society.”

In recognition of their accomplishments, the AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship recipients will each receive a one-year, complimentary AAC&U campus membership and a one-year complimentary membership in the AAC&U Presidents’ Trust, a diverse network of CEOs who are committed to advancing the vision, values, and practices that connect liberal education with the needs of an increasingly diverse student body, a global workforce, and thriving communities. The trust provides members with access to dedicated resources and events as well as exclusive opportunities to promote their thought leadership.

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Recognizing 45 Years

Jim Conroy (left) and Jeff Gonyer (right) were recently recognized by President Eric Forish for their 45 years of service as Forish Construction team members. Conroy is a Massachusetts-licensed construction supervisor, and Gonyer is a Massachusetts-licensed hoisting and heavy-equipment operator, and also a federally licensed CDL driver.

 


 

 

Cold-weather Concerns

As the weather turns colder, many homeless individuals do not have functioning coats and cannot afford new ones. Led by team leader Fran Murphy, Meyers Brothers Kalicka recently conducted a coat drive within the office and collected 50 new and gently used coats to be donated to the Springfield Rescue Mission.

 


 

 

Page-turning News

Monson Savings Bank President and future CEO Dan Moriarty recently met with Hope Bodwell, library director of the Monson Free Library, to present a $1,000 donation of behalf of the bank. The donation was made following the public voting results of the 2021 Monson Savings Bank Community Giving Initiative.

 

 


 

 

Suit Your Socks

Lenny Underwood, owner of Upscale Socks, recently met Nikki Burnett (left), executive director of Educare Springfield, to donate 333 pairs of socks to the early-childhood education center, following the “Suit Your Soles” campaign in which Underwood matched a donation for every pair of socks purchased from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18.

 


 

Court Dockets

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

 

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Gerald Laclaire v. Family Ford of Northampton Inc. and John S. Sarat Jr.

Allegation: Non-payment of wages: <$50,000

Filed: 11/9/20

 

Scott Tillinghast v. Center for Human Development Inc. and Innovative Care Partners, LLC

Allegation: Non-payment of wages, breach of contract: $2,000

Filed: 11/9/20

 

Peak Performance Roofing v. Crocker Building Co. Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $10,960

Filed: 11/16/20

 

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc. d/b/a ABC Supply Co. Inc. v. Laurin Builders Inc. and Ronald D. Laurin a/k/a Ronald Laurin

Allegation: Breach of contract for goods sold and delivered, breach of personal guaranty: $3,871.84

Filed: 11/16/20

 

National Lumber Co. v. Unlimited Construction Services Inc., Neri D. Teo, Joel Cardenas, Sergeant House LP, and Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $24,320.07

Filed: 1/7/21

 

Maria Terron v. Meadowbrook Preservation Associates LP, Poah Communities, and Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $4,155.08

Filed: 1/12/21

 

NORTHAMPTON SUPERIOR COURT

Regina Post v. HFS of America Inc. and Eric M. Moberg

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $18,505.19

Filed: 11/3/20

 

Cecile Humphrey as personal representative of the estate of Christopher Humphrey v. Anthony’s Dance Club Inc.

Allegation: Wrongful death: $15,954+

Filed: 11/3/20

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority and University of Massachusetts v. Adams Plumbing & Heating Inc.; Bruner/Cott & Associates Inc.; Garcia, Galuska & DeSousa Inc.; Halton Group Americas Inc.; Lee Kennedy Co. Inc.; Leftfield, LLC; Tekon Technical Consultants Inc; and WSP Group

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $2,857,280

Filed: 11/30/20

 

Jane Philipson v. Eagle Crest Property Management, LLC and 18 Piece Chicopee, LLC

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $613,000+

Filed: 1/4/21

 

Karen Lindsey v. AGR Realty Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $83,004.80

Filed: 1/7/21

 

Brigitte Kahnert and Jens Christiansen v. Lia Automotive Inc. d/b/a Lia Toyota of Northampton

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $54,836+

Filed: 1/15/21

 

Agenda

Dental Radiology Course

Feb. 1-17: Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is accepting applications for an intensive, two-week dental radiology certificate training for dental assistants, the only program of its kind west of Boston. This hybrid (online and clinical component) course, which opens Feb. 1 at 9 a.m., trains dental assistants in the fundamentals of dental radiography. The labs will be held Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., on Feb. 8 and 10 and Feb. 17 and 17. Participants must successfully complete the first two modules before the first lab on Feb. 8, and must successfully complete the last two modules by Feb. 17. Offered through the Workforce Development Center at STCC, the course explores the basics of dental radiography, which includes X-ray physics, effects of radiation exposure, radiation protection, image receptors, digital radiography, dental radiographic anatomy, and intra- and extra-oral radiographic procedures. Dental assistants who enroll in the program will gain experience exposing digital radiographs and correctly mounting them using a digital mount. This experience will be gained by hands-on exposure on a manikin and hands-on placement on both a manikin and a lab partner. A final laboratory competency consists of exposure and evaluation of a full-mouth series on a live patient selected by the student. For more information about the course and to enroll online, visit stcc.io/radiology.

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Community Webinars

Feb. 1, 8, 15: Trinity Health Of New England experts will continue its weekly series of educational webinar presentations, “COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need to Know.” The Monday-evening series, which began Jan. 11, run for one hour, from 6 to 7 p.m. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation with Dr. Syed Hussain, chief clinical officer of Trinity Health Of New England. These sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for an upcoming session, visit trinityhealthofne.org/vaccine-webinar.

 

‘Establishing Resilience: Building Happiness’

Feb. 6: Past year got you down? Need a brighter outlook for 2021? Holyoke Community College has a class for you. HCC is partnering with Pam Victor, president and founder of Happier Valley Comedy, to offer a Zoom workshop titled “Establishing Resilience: Building Happiness” from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Victor, a comedian and improv facilitator who prefers the title ‘head of happiness,’ will lead participants on an experiential exploration of happiness and resilience building to enhance their joy and ease at work and home. She will share stress-relieving exercises and techniques to help people bring more well-being, laughter, gratitude, and play into their daily lives. The cost of the class is $99. To register, visit hcc.edu/happiness.

 

Phlebotomy for Healthcare Workers Class

Feb. 8 to March 2: Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a 60-hour training for healthcare workers who want to become a certified phlebotomist. The class, open to anyone licensed in various medical fields in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, runs Feb. 8 through March 2, with the exam offered on March 5. Class hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Labs for the course will be held in person on the STCC campus. All students must wear masks and adhere to STCC COVID-19 procedures. The non-credit course, offered through the Workforce Development Center at STCC, prepares students to take the exam to become a certified phlebotomist in Massachusetts. The class is designed to teach workers in certified healthcare positions to draw blood for diagnostic procedures. Anyone interested in taking the class should have a current healthcare certification in at least one of the following healthcare roles (those with certification in other healthcare fields may be eligible): certified nursing assistant (CNA), emergency medical technician (EMT), patient care technician (PCT), certified medical assistant (CMA), licensed practical nurse (LPN), certified electrocardiogram technician (CET), and certified dental assistant (CDA). To enroll online and learn more about this course, visit www.stcc.edu/wdc/healthcare and click the ‘Phlebotomy Certification for Healthcare Workers’ link.

 

Company Notebook

Mount Holyoke College Receives Largest Gift in Its History

SOUTH HADLEY — Mount Holyoke College announced it has received the largest gift in support of financial aid in its history. Alumna Liz Cochary Gross and Philip Gross have committed $10 million to be directed to scholarships and financial aid.  Nancy Nordhoff, a 1954 graduate, also committed $1 million to support future Mount Holyoke students across the economic spectrum. These two gifts are the seed for Mount Holyoke’s new Meet the Moment Scholarship Challenge. This challenge offers donors the opportunity to double — or triple — their impact with their endowment gifts. For first-time donors to endowed financial aid, the Meet the Moment Scholarship Challenge will match two dollars for every one dollar contributed for gifts between $50,000 and $250,000. For repeat endowed financial-aid donors, the challenge will match new gift commitments between $50,000 and $250,000 dollar for dollar. The college is seeking to raise at least $20 million in new gifts and commitments over the next 18 months. As of Jan. 14, Mount Holyoke has already secured more than $5 million in gifts and commitments toward this effort, above and beyond the $11 million in challenge gifts.

 

Big Y Participating in Nexamp Community Solar Program

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y World Class Market has taken another step in supporting the production and consumption of clean energy by contracting with Boston-based Nexamp to participate in its community solar program. Under the agreement with Nexamp, Big Y is subscribing to 19 solar projects across Massachusetts, representing a total of 57 megawatts of capacity. Big Y will receive 50% of the energy credits generated by these projects. The projects included in Big Y’s agreement with Nexamp are located in Massachusetts in the National Grid and Eversource utility service territories. Big Y and other subscribers to these community solar projects are allocated a portion of the project’s output and receive discounted credits on their utility bills.

 

Monson Savings Bank Gives $15,000 to Nonprofits Chosen by Community

MONSON — After Monson Savings Bank asked community members to cast their votes for their favorite charitable organizations as a part of the Monson Savings Bank 2021 Community Giving Initiative, more than 3,400 votes were received. Now that the votes have been tallied, Monson Savings Bank is donating a total of $15,000 among the top 10 vote recipients. In total, 200 organizations received votes. The recipients include Women’s Empowerment Scholarship (Greater Springfield), Wilbraham United Players, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield, Rick’s Place (Wilbraham), I Found Light Against All Odds (Greater Springfield), Academy Hill Private School Scholarship (Springfield), Scantic Valley YMCA (Wilbraham), Monson Free Library, St. Michael’s Players (East Longmeadow), and Link to Libraries Inc. (Hampden). This was the 11th year of the Monson Savings Bank Initiative.

 

Comcast Introduces Fastest Internet Speeds over Wi-fi Across Northeast

PHILADELPHIA — Comcast announced it has introduced the fastest internet speeds over wi-fi available across the Northeast, including 14 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. Customers can now take advantage of advanced wi-fi technology that is capable of delivering speeds faster than a gig to support the ever-increasing number of connected devices in their homes. The speed increase was rolled out in Comcast’s Northeast markets on Jan. 7 for no additional charge to customers, and will be introduced to the rest of its service areas throughout 2021. Comcast is one of the first U.S. internet service providers to offer a Wi-Fi 6 certified gateway with the latest version of its xFi Advanced Gateway, which is capable of delivering multi-gigabit speeds via ethernet and laid the groundwork for gigabit speeds over wi-fi. Customers on the upgraded Xfinity gigabit tier will require an xFi Advanced Gateway, or one of the wi-fi-6-capable devices approved to work with the Xfinity network to receive the faster speeds. Comcast will be reaching out to customers who need to upgrade their equipment for no additional cost if they don’t have a capable device in their home.

 

Nursing Schools Almanac Names AIC Among Best Schools for Nursing

SPRINGFIELD — Nursing Schools Almanac has released its 2020 rankings of the best nursing schools in the U.S. In collecting data on more than 3,000 institutions nationwide, only 20% made the list of the best nursing schools in each geographic region. The nursing program at American International College (AIC) was named in both the New England and Massachusetts categories, placing 45th in the region and 21st in the state. Each school was evaluated on three dimensions: the institution’s academic prestige and perceived value, the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered, and student success, particularly on the NCLEX licensure examination. Nursing Schools Almanac combined the assessments into an overall score and ranked the schools accordingly.

 

The Royal Law Firm Announces New Strategic Association

SPRINGFIELD — The Royal Law Firm announced it has established a mutual of-counsel association with Minasian Becker LLC, a boutique commercial real-estate and business law firm, as of the third quarter of 2020. Complementing Royal’s business-side-only litigation practice, this association will provide Royal clients with the added benefits of commercial real-estate and corporate transactional work. The Minasian Becker team of attorneys has represented regional, national, and international companies and nonprofit organizations with their commercial real-estate and business-transaction needs for more than 25 years. Amy Royal, founding partner of the Royal Law Firm, believes the relationship with Minasian Becker will be an attractive supplement to Royal’s existing law practice of labor and employment law and other business-related litigation. With this alignment of their practices, Royal and Minasian Becker will offer their clients locations in Arlington, Springfield, and Rockport in Massachusetts, as well as in Hartford, Conn. Royal attorneys are admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Both law firms are nationally certified as women’s business enterprises and women owned small businesses, and are able to offer the benefits of diversity to their clients.

 

Boston Children’s Hospital, Baystate Health Collaborate on Specialized Pediatric Care

SPRINGFIELD — Boston Children’s Hospital and Baystate Health have formed a collaboration that will improve patient access to highly specialized pediatric care and strengthen the coordination of care between Boston Children’s and Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield. The collaboration will provide patients throughout Western Mass. with improved access to pediatric specialty care at Baystate Children’s Hospital, and it will streamline care planning among providers at Boston Children’s and Baystate Children’s. The collaboration anticipates that the two hospitals will jointly develop pathways to ensure that children and adolescents get the right care in the right setting. In some instances, Boston Children’s clinicians will be available to provide care at Baystate Children’s. The two hospitals already work collaboratively in cardiology, neurology, and dermatology, and by enhancing medical education, remote consults, information technology, and other initiatives, the two institutions will be better able to coordinate care for their patients.

 

Boulevard Machine & Gear Moves to Larger Headquarters

WESTFIELD — Boulevard Machine & Gear, a precision-machining facility, announced it has moved its headquarters to a new, larger space in Westfield to accommodate steady business growth over the last decade. The new address is 326 Lockhouse Road. Boulevard Machine will leverage its new facility to provide additional capacity for its customers while providing new internal operational efficiencies. The new facility also will provide Boulevard with improved, state-of-the-art production space to facilitate internal and external collaboration and communication, while providing the company with further room for growth with its ongoing investment in equipment. The newly constructed factory will accommodate leading-edge manufacturing technologies, lean equipment layout, and automated workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and better overall customer experience, company President Susan Kasa said. Boulevard Machine, founded in 1954, was acquired by Kasa in 2006. It is a certified woman-owned business that provides precision-machined components for the aerospace, defense, and medical markets.

 

Balise Auto Boosts Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids

SPRINGFIELD — Balise Auto, a long-time supporter of Square One, recently committed $15,000 toward the agency’s Adopt-A-Classroom initiative. “We have been so impressed by Square One’s dedication and ability to find creative and effective ways to support the education of children and families in our community,” said Alexandra Balise, director of Marketing at Balise Auto. “Balise is proud to support Square One and their ongoing efforts to shape the leaders of tomorrow.” Square One’s Adopt-A-Classroom program is part of the agency’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. The gift from Balise comes at a critical time, as Square One continues to provide full-day remote-learning support for children in kindergarten through grade 5, in addition to its traditional preschool classrooms, childcare offerings, and family-support services. Square One currently provides early-learning services to more than 500 infants, toddlers, and school-age children each day, as well as family-support services to 1,500 families each year.

 

Academy of Music Raising Funds for Restroom Renovations

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton’s historic Academy of Music Theatre announced its “We Care!” campaign, which will expand and renovate the public restrooms in the 130-year-old landmark to provide more toilets and sinks and upgrade the facilities for cleanliness and hygiene. Among the improvements slated for the $325,000 project are the expansion of the existing restroom facilities and the installation of new plumbing, HEPA-filtered hand dryers, touch-free toilet and sink fixtures, and partitions to serve a larger patron population, as well as new wall, floor, and ceiling finishes. The project is led by Northampton-based Thomas Douglas Architects, whose previous design for the renovation of the Academy of Music’s auditorium earned a Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. The Academy secured $225,000 last winter for the project from state and foundation sources, including the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Funds, Smith College, and the Beveridge Family Foundation. The “We Care!” campaign aims to raise the remaining $100,000 from the Pioneer Valley community.

 

Architecture Environment Life Inc. Wins Citation Award from WMAIA

EAST LONGMEADOW — Architecture Environment Life Inc., known to many as ArchitectureEL Inc. or AEL, received a Citation Award from the Western Mass. chapter of the American Institute of Architects (WMAIA). In partnership with the Western Mass. section of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA), WMAIA hosted its biannual Celebration of Architecture and Design Awards program last month to encourage and recognize distinguished architectural and landscape-design achievement and honor project teams, including the clients and consultants who work together to improve the built environment. The WMAIA Design Awards, held every two years, includes two Honor Awards for exceptional work, easily distinguishable by exceptional quality of design and function; two Merit Awards for work that demonstrates a high level of design quality worthy of recognition; and two Citation Awards for work that demonstrates a level of design quality worthy of mention. ArchitectureEL Inc. applied for this award by submitting a portfolio displaying its design for New Valley Bank at 1930 Wilbraham Road in Springfield. Judging for the award was informed by the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, which contends that design is not solely about aesthetic components, but also concerns how buildings perform for people.

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters, Restaurants Team Up to Raise Funds for Programs

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County (BBBSHC) and four area restaurants partnered in December to raise money to support BBBSHC’s youth-mentoring programs. The four restaurant partners were located throughout Hampden County and included Springfield’s Nadim’s Downtown Mediterranean Grill, Hampden’s La Cucina di Hampden House, Wilbraham’s Blue Elephant Restaurant, and Holyoke’s Delaney House. Staff, board members, and volunteers from BBBSHC delivered close to 100 dinners to more than 40 donors during four Fridays in December. Participants chose from customized menus created specifically for the fundraiser. BBBSHC Executive Director David Beturne formed the partnerships as a creative way to raise funds for his organization during a trying time that has seen revenues and staffing levels cut by more than half. BBBSHC captured 50% of the revenue, and the restaurant partners captured the remaining 50%. Between the fundraiser itself and a sponsorship from Freedom Credit Union, BBBSHC was able to pull in just over $7,000.

UMassFive Donates Hundreds of Winter Coats and Clothes to Amherst Survival Center

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that its members, staff, and community partners have donated hundreds of winter coats and clothing to Amherst Survival Center. Donations were gathered through a collection drive held at UMassFive’s Hadley and Northampton branches throughout the month of December. “This is a drive that we hold annually, and we weren’t sure what to expect in terms of donations during the pandemic,” said Cait Murray, Community Outreach manager at UMassFive. “We were pleasantly surprised to receive a record number of donations this year. The generosity of our members, staff, and community partners is truly remarkable.” Five vehicle loads of donations were dropped off at the Amherst Survival Center, where they were sorted and distributed to the community. To support the Amherst Survival Center directly, visit amherstsurvival.org.

 

RT Consulting, LLC Acquires Sage Benefit Advisers, LLC

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — RT Consulting, LLC, has acquired Sage Benefit Advisers, headquartered in Peterborough, N.H. Formed in 2006, RT Consulting is a national employee-benefits administration firm focused on employee-benefits compliance, healthcare advocacy, data transparency, communication, education, and partnerships with clients and brokers. Since inception, RT has grown to become a robust HR-management tool helping to ease the burden of all the critical activities within human resources, such as enrollment, communication, navigation, and administration. RT Consulting has worked with companies of all sizes and industries, including technology, automotive, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and energy, and has also done extensive work with associations. The acquisition of Sage Benefit Advisers positions RT to expand its comprehensive advisory and administrative services.

 

People on the Move

Nikki Burnett

Gillian Hinkson

Gillian Hinkson

Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy

Karin George

Karin George

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) announced two new Trustees: Nikki Burnett, executive director of Educare Springfield, and Gillian Hinkson, victim witness advocate for the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. In addition, CFWM also elected a new trustee chair, Paul Murphy, and vice chair, Karin George. Burnett began her role as executive director of Educare Springfield in August 2019. For more than 20 years, she has pursued her passion of empowering her community and building equity. She currently serves on the board of directors for the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts and on its race and equity subcommittee; on national committees for the Educare Learning Network, including its educare policy work group and collaborative fundraising advisory board; and on the Baystate Community Benefits Advisory Council. She is also one of the founders of the Faith Based Health Advocates Alliance. In addition to her position with the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, Hinkson is an independent business owner of a health and wellness company. She is dedicated to educating the community on the importance of living a balanced life through exercise, well-balanced eating habits, and mindfulness. She is a member of CFWM’s education committee and a CFWM scholarship reviewer; is a Ward Five Democratic Committee member; and serves on the board of directors for the League of Women Voters and Art for the Soul Gallery. She also serves as a Democratic state committeewoman and is the co-chair of the affirmative action and outreach subcommittee, and has also served as campaign manager for local political candidates. Murphy is retired legal and administrative counsel of Amherst College and serves as a trustee of Baystate Health. He was previously a partner of Foley Hoag LLP, a Boston-based law firm. His previous board work was with the WGBH Educational Foundation, Tufts Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Hillside School, as well as New England Public Media, the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, Boston Architectural College, and the Partnership Inc. Murphy was appointed as a CFWM trustee in 2015, served as chair of the distribution committee for two years, and is a member of the committee on trustees and executive committee. George is a principal and co-owner of Washburn & McGoldrick Inc., a global consulting firm focused on fundraising, communications, strategic planning, alumni engagement, training, and board development in education and educationally related nonprofits. She previously served as vice president for Advancement at Smith College and vice president for Development at Vassar College. George was appointed as a CFWM trustee in 2013, served as a member and the former chair of the CFWM education committee, has volunteered as a scholarship reviewer since 2009, and is a member of the committee on trustees and executive committee.

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Heather Arbour

Heather Arbour

Monson Savings Bank (MSB) recently announced the promotion of Heather Arbour to the role of BSA officer and compliance manager. In her new role, Arbour is responsible for overseeing MSB’s Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering programs and ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Additionally, she manages the Retail Operations department. Arbour has been with Monson Savings Bank for 13 years, previously serving in the role of compliance and BSA manager. She is currently enrolled in the New England School of Financial Studies and will be graduating in the spring from Springfield Technical Community College with a business administration degree. A volunteer and co-treasurer for the Monson and Palmer Salvation Army and a dedicated parent volunteer for the Monson Parent Teacher Student Assoc., Arbour also serves on the Monson Savings Bank pandemic reopening preparedness committee.

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Webber and Grinnell Insurance recently hired Reynolds Whalen as its director of Culture and Communication. This new position focuses on company culture, sponsorships, community engagement, and helping advance the agency further into the digital age of marketing and communication. Reynolds comes to the job from his role as founder and executive director of Performing Arts Abroad, based in Easthampton, where he built the business with a focus on creativity, core values, and efficiency through integrations. He serves on the board of the International Language Institute in Northampton and is active in the Pioneer Valley theater scene as an actor and creative collaborator. Reynolds holds a bachelor’s degree in African and African-American studies and drama from Washington University in St. Louis, a master’s degree in education from Hunter College in New York City, and a master’s degree in African studies from Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.

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Eugene Cassidy

Eugene Cassidy

Eugene Cassidy, president and CEO of Eastern States Exposition (ESE), was elected chairman of the International Assoc. of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) during the organization’s annual business meeting. Cassidy will serve in this international leadership role for 2021, spearheading the direction of the international group of fairs. The IAFE currently has 911 member fairs and affiliated organizations worldwide. The theme for IAFE 2021 is “Grow Fair Strong,” with a focus on growing as in all things agriculture, but also the growth in fairs and the economies they impact in the wake of the pandemic. Cassidy joined ESE as director of Finance in 1993 and was named executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2011. He assumed the position of president and CEO in 2012 and is the exposition’s seventh CEO in its 105-year history. He holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting from Western New England University. He serves as vice chairman of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, treasurer of the Western Massachusetts chapter of Legatus, treasurer and board member of MassHire Hampden County, member of the Springfield Technical Community College Foundation board, finance board member at St. Mary’s Parish, and board member at St. Thomas the Apostle School. He is also accredited as a certified fair executive by the IAFE and has served the organization as treasurer, second vice president, and first vice president before assuming his role as chairman.

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Colin D’Amour

Colin D’Amour

Christian D’Amour

Christian D’Amour

The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the promotion of two third-generation D’Amour family members. Colin D’Amour has been named senior director of the Big Y Express Gas & Convenience Stores division, and Christian D’Amour is director of E-commerce. Both appointments represent new and expanding divisions within the company. Colin’s responsibilities include oversight of store operations, site selection, site acquisition, and day-to-day responsibility for product procurement, including fuel for the division. Previously, he served as senior manager of Procurement within Big Y’s Real Estate and Development team, as well as a member of the real-estate committee, where he remains involved in evaluating viable expansion opportunities across all operating formats. In addition, he oversees multiple programs and initiatives with Topco Associates, a Chicago-based, member-owned cooperative. A graduate of Boston College, he holds personal decorations from his military service, including both the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation and Achievement Medals. Christian is responsible for Big Y’s e-commerce platform, which currently includes relationships with Instacart for grocery home deliveries and DoorDash for prepared-meal home deliveries. In addition to these services, he will be launching Big Y’s MyPicks Online ordering, in which customers will be able to order groceries online for curbside pickup or home delivery. He holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Michael’s college in Vermont and spent a semester studying at the National University of Ireland at Galway.

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Erica Flores

Erica Flores

Skoler, Abbott & Presser announced that attorney Erica Flores has been named a partner in the firm. Flores, who has been with the firm since 2013, focuses her practice on employment litigation in state and federal courts and agencies, representing employers in class-action lawsuits and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation actions. Flores is a regular contributor to the Massachusetts Employment Law Letter on a variety of topics. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Boulder and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is a member of the Massachusetts and Hampden County bar associations.

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NAI Plotkin announced it has welcomed David Moore as a new commercial real-estate associate in its Brokerage Services division. Moore brings extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate, as well as project management. After a notable career as vice president and general manager of the Mt. Tom Ski Area, Moore joined Allyn & O’Donnell Realty, where he gained valuable experience in the real-estate industry, including the selection of cell-tower sites. “I have known Dave for over 50 years, and I am thrilled that he will be joining our team. Adding someone with Dave’s knowledge and background allows us to assist our clients during this challenging time and to continue a forward momentum,” said Dan Moore, vice president of Brokerage Services. Dave Moore will serve new clients from NAI Plotkin’s office located on the 14th floor at One Financial Plaza, 1350 Main St., Springfield.

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Monte Horst

Monte Horst

As part of its ongoing efforts to drive growth and value, OMG Roofing Products named Monte Horst vice president of Sales and Marketing. Horst is responsible for developing and executing the division’s overall sales and marketing strategies to support the three business units: Fasteners, Adhesives & Solar, and Metal Accessories. In this role, he will work closely with the company’s Marketing Communications and Customer Service departments. He reports to Peter Coyne, senior vice president and general manager of OMG Roofing Products. Horst holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas-Arlington and a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska.

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Joanne Marqusee

Joanne Marqusee

Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson since 2014, announced she will leave that role to become chief integration officer for Wellforce, a growing healthcare system in Eastern Mass. that includes Tufts Medical Center, four community hospital sites, a broad provider network, and a homecare/hospice agency. At Wellforce, she will be responsible for developing and enhancing system-wide services to support operational excellence and growth. Marqusee joined Cooley Dickinson following its affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the larger Mass General Brigham (MGB) system. She oversaw the creation of a behavioral-health pod in the Emergency Department, the opening of a new Breast Center, and substantial expansion in provider practices across a range of locations and specialties. She will also be remembered for her diversity, equity, and inclusion work, starting with LGBTQ programs and more recently launching a comprehensive anti-racism plan. In addition, she has frequently spoken out on important public-health and policy issues, particularly those that affect marginalized communities. Prior to her tenure at Cooley Dickinson, Marqusee, a graduate of Cornell University and the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, was COO of MelroseWakefield Healthcare (formerly Hallmark Health) and spent 16 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she consistently was promoted to positions of greater responsibility, including vice president of Access; vice president of Ancillary, Support and Community Services; and senior vice president of Operations. She is a board member of the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Assoc. and serves on the steering committee of Extraordinary Women Advancing Health Care. In addition to her roles in Massachusetts, she previously worked for the New York State Department of Health in the Division of Health Care Financing, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., and the New York City Office of the Mayor.

Incorporations

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

Becket

Becket Village Kitchen Inc., 30 Washington St., Becket, MA 01223. Jill Weinberg, same. Restaurant.

BELCHERTOWN

Heavy Timber Craft Co., 325 Gold St., Belchertown, MA 01107. Christina Gudmand, same. Timber frame construction.

TeeTee Press Corp., 203 Packardville Road, Belchertown, MA 01007. Michael Weisser, same. Publishing books.

EASTHAMPTON

Furs’ A Flyin’ Inc., 69 Ferry St., Suite 19, Easthampton, MA 01027. Mary-Kate E. Murray, same. Pet grooming and pet day care business.

Overlord Inc., 122 Pleasant St., Suite 234, Easthampton, MA 01027. James R. Witmer II., 3 Franklin St. Easthampton, MA 01027. Property management.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Golden Years Staffing Inc., 46 Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Cesar Ruiz Jr., 96 Windham Dr. East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Medical staffing agency.

FLORENCE

Hatfield Construction Inc., 35 Main St. Florence, MA 01062. Jill Keiter, same. Construction.

PITTSFIELD

Nathan Cintron Inc., 100 North St., Suite 317, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nathan Cintron, same. Holdings.

QCS Staffing Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Stephen Trigg, same. Recruitment services.

Today’s Limousine Inc., 703 West Housatonic St., Suite 21 Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael Rosenthal, 16 Hiawatha Dr. Clifton Park, NY 10265. Sedan service, limousine service, van service, bus service — transportation service.

WR Investments Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wander Rodriguez, same. Investments.

SPRINGFIELD

Move Athletics Inc., 573 Plumbtree Road, Springfield, MA 01118. Roger St. Onge Jr., same. Physical therapy, wellness, and performance training.

Teamwork Painting Corp., 1 Federal St., Building 103, Springfield, MA 01105. Lewis Boynton, 110 Preston St. Windsor, CT 06095. Painting contractor.

US IT Consultant, Inc., 78 Silver St., 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA 01107. Victor Aguayo, same. IT consultant services and software reseller.

Y & J Transportation Inc., 127 Spring St., Apt. 3B, Springfield, MA 01105. Yamarko A Villa, 77 Moore St. Providence, RI 02907. Delivery transportation.

TOLLAND

Littlefield Landscaping Inc., 1437 Burthill Road, Tolland, MA 01034. Kevin David Littlefield, same. To provide landscaping services.

WESTFIELD

Simply Electrifying Inc., 85 Skyline Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. William Poehlman, same. Lighting supplies.

Slavik Transportation Inc., 85 Otis St., Westfield, MA 01085. Vyacheslav Sidoryuk, same. Trucking.

DBA Certificates

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

HADLEY

Bibliotechnica
119 Middle St.
Robie Grant

Heamour Farm
245 Bay Road
Shannon Rice-Nichols

Original Body Wisdom
104 Russell St.
Donna Brooks

Z Auto
105 East St.
Michael Zera

NORTHAMPTON

Balin Eye and Laser Center
269 Locust St.
Nancy Balin

Chadams Glass
148 Crescent St.
Elliot Adams

Florence Cannabis Co.
131 Texas Road
Chris Rivers; FCC Holdings, LLC

Hamp Hybrids, LLC
10 Michelman Ave.
Roberta Wooldridge

Liberty Tax Service
242 King St.
Saqib Tasneem

Mill River Design Build
6 High St.
Matthew Kozveh

North Street BNB
117 North St.
Susan McEvoy

O’Rourke’s Auto School
122 Federal St.
Robert Demers

Play Incubation Collective
264 Riverside Dr.
Sarah Marcus, Rachel Schneider

Shewman Copyediting Services
30 Allison St.
Kathleen Shewman

Street Lather
256 Pleasant St., #202
Candice Streeter

Valley Performance Playground
264 Riverside Dr.
Sarah Marcus

The Vintage Cellar
11 Bridge St.
Daniel Egan

SOUTHWICK

Down to Earth Stump Grinding and Landscaping
14 Granaudo Circle
Michael Morris

WESTFIELD

Bountiful Baskets
23B Hubbard St.
Anna Stanton

Castle – the Window People
1029 North Road
Francisco Cortes Jr.

Great Clips
253 East Main St.
Catie Laraway

Little Jess Conversation
50 Roosevelt Ave.
Jessica Gambale

Pardon Our Appearance
77 Mill St.
Dezaray Negron

Salon Thairapy
338 Springdale Road
Trisha Carpenter

Smart Systems Cleaning
15 Cornish Dr.
Smart Systems Cleaning

Studio 1 Workshop
80 West Silver St.
Marie Matthews

Bankruptcies

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

Abideen, Syed Zainul
Zain, Sahrish Syeda
19 Ballard St., Apt. J
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/30/2020

Boone, Ricky
17 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/31/2020

Collazo, Emilio V.
310 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/12/2020

Coulombe, Dawn Marie
62 Claire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2020

Cruz, Mayra
413 Pleasant St., Apt. 3A
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2020

Doulette, Timothy
50 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/30/2020

Gorman, Brian Michael
512 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020-2246
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/30/2020

Jack’s Backyard, LLC
Guilmette, Tyler Robert
214 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/24/2020

Joubert, Daniel J.
29 Northumberland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/21/2020

Martin, Karen P.
104 Johnson Road, Unit 201
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/12/2020

Monarca, Edward M.
a/k/a Monarca, Monseratte Eduardo
a/k/a Monarca, Edwardo M.
34 Willow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/22/2020

Murphy, Christopher A.
783 Lampblack Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/31/2020

Negron, Rosemary
63 Kingsley St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/29/2020

Romero, Marisol
Carrasquillo, Marisol Romero
64 Federal St. Apt. 2A
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/31/2020

Ruiz, Annette
199 Fernbank Road #9
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2020

Schirmer, Michael P.
14 Bell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2020

Schirmer, Michele M.
29 Fillmore St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2020

Schmuck, Marcie Ann
1049 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/22/2020

Shelton Brothers, Inc.
205 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 11
Date: 12/18/2020

Walch, Erica Ann
a/k/a Beaulieu, Erica
16 Maplecrest Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/18/2020

Wright, Carl
P.O. Box 46
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/19/2020

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

194 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Eli R. Willey
Seller: Jason H. Clark
Date: 12/29/20

21 Thayer Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $272,600
Buyer: Rachel D. Chagnon
Seller: Arthur P. Pantermehl
Date: 12/30/20

BERNARDSTON

25 Raymond Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: John Dunphy
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 12/24/20

BUCKLAND

186 Lower St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Alexander L. Nutter
Seller: Rachael L. Dube
Date: 01/07/21

75 North St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Joyce C. Hollyday
Seller: Michael E. Gerry
Date: 12/31/20

63-65 State St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Phillip S. Billitz
Seller: Chris E. Singley
Date: 12/30/20

COLRAIN

9 Dunnell Dr.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Rudel LT
Seller: Katherine Lee Cole RET
Date: 01/08/21

15 Foundry Village Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Scott T. Reade
Seller: Judith A. Maloney
Date: 12/31/20

CONWAY

474 Wilder Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lively
Seller: Wayne C. Woodward
Date: 01/08/21

DEERFIELD

1 Community Place
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $4,250,000
Buyer: Landreau Realty LLC
Seller: CBC Realty Holding LLC
Date: 12/30/20

23 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Nicole R. Talbot
Seller: Anthony Martino
Date: 01/08/21

4 Park St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Escalante LLC
Seller: 4 Park Avenue LLC
Date: 01/07/21

33-A&B Pleasant St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: Julie M. Paquette
Seller: Richard A. Walton
Date: 01/05/21

35 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Sally J. Cary
Seller: Nicole R. Talbot
Date: 01/08/21

GREENFIELD

452 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Melanie J. Wiles
Seller: Kisloski, Stanley E., (Estate)
Date: 12/30/20

17 Barber Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tia K. Neilson
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 12/29/20

24 Factory Hollow
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $146,560
Buyer: Joseph Czajkowski
Seller: James A. Giknis
Date: 01/06/21

70 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Paul B. Kohler
Seller: Nancy E. Fish
Date: 12/29/20

182 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Victoria Baeger-Daffner
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
Date: 01/08/21

18 Homestead Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Holly Crowell
Seller: Kelson Ting
Date: 01/08/21

28 Kenwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Joann P. Allan
Seller: Douglas A. Pratt
Date: 12/28/20

31 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Lindsey Stokley
Seller: Staci M. Miner
Date: 12/30/20

36 Oak Hill Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: John D. Taylor
Seller: Terry A. Gadomski
Date: 01/04/21

35 Prospect St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Laura G. Grohe
Seller: Thomas Friedman
Date: 12/30/20

HEATH

351 Route 8A
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jason H. Clark
Seller: Kristi L. Nartowicz
Date: 12/29/20

LEVERETT

69 Amherst Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Darren Pierce
Seller: 69 Amherst Road LLC
Date: 12/29/20

MONTAGUE

7-9 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Benjamin Crane-Miller
Seller: Richard A. Young
Date: 01/07/21

136 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Corey J. Richotte
Seller: Todd R. Little
Date: 01/08/21

34 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Todd R. Little
Seller: Kevin J. Labelle
Date: 01/08/21

13-15 West Main St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Ana N. Groza
Seller: Marilyn C. Watroba
Date: 12/31/20

20 West Main St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Brittany A. Porter
Seller: Jason S. Edson
Date: 12/29/20

NEW SALEM

414 Daniel Shays Hwy.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Laferriere
Seller: Elaine Haskins
Date: 12/29/20

416 Daniel Shays Hwy.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Laferriere
Seller: Elaine Haskins
Date: 12/29/20

NORTHFIELD

749 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Nathaniel R. Boyd
Seller: Ray W. Becker
Date: 01/08/21

ORANGE

459 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Bruno Barreto-Conceicao
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/29/20

43 Horton Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: George J. Batista
Seller: Edgewater Const Inc.
Date: 12/28/20

48 Lincoln Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Myra P. Chapman
Seller: Baldwin, Allan R., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Tire Barns Realty LLC
Seller: Tool Town RT
Date: 12/29/20

231 Oxbow Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Daniel Johnson
Seller: Julie A. Wright
Date: 12/30/20

89 West Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Martha Lenz
Seller: Christopher B. Morse
Date: 12/30/20

344 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Karl T. Spooner
Seller: Kevin J. McHugh
Date: 12/31/20

SHELBURNE

72 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $198,900
Buyer: Stephanie Bellinger
Seller: Elizabeth J. Bukolsky RET
Date: 12/29/20

SHUTESBURY

853 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Theresa Emerson
Seller: Daniel Emerson
Date: 12/31/20

SUNDERLAND

61 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Old Amherst Road LLC
Seller: 61 Old Amherst Road LLC
Date: 01/07/21

67 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Old Amherst Road LLC
Seller: 61 Old Amherst Road LLC
Date: 01/07/21

211 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Ann K. Zimmerman TR
Seller: Judith Mayrand
Date: 12/30/20

WARWICK

24 Kirk Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Leanne Limoges
Seller: Nicholas C. Arguimbau
Date: 12/30/20

770 Wendell Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Disa K. Pratt
Seller: Charles E. Dunn
Date: 12/30/20

WENDELL

245 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Aaron Lempert
Seller: Rowan Stephenson-Gay
Date: 12/28/20

WHATELY

59 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Gabriel Russo
Seller: EDS Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/30/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

42 Anthony St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Marisel Olmeda
Seller: Marigza Rodriguez
Date: 12/24/20

31 Arnold St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $305,500
Buyer: Brian Dixon
Seller: Joseph J. Roncarati
Date: 12/28/20

240 Bowles Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $3,697,000
Buyer: Suddekor LLC
Seller: Surteco GMBH LLC
Date: 12/31/20

31 Cedar Knoll Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $442,500
Buyer: Daquan Holmes
Seller: Michael J. Hutchinson
Date: 12/29/20

186 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Ozkan Yagan
Seller: David Wilbur
Date: 12/31/20

79 Cosgrove Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jennifer Burbank
Seller: Daniel D. Osborn-Schray
Date: 01/07/21

35 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Adam J. Martins
Seller: Nicole M. Megazzini
Date: 12/28/20

49 Letendre Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Edwin E. Cintron
Seller: Tirone Development Corp.
Date: 01/08/21

17-19 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Mohammed A. Dastigir
Seller: Dianne Robare
Date: 12/30/20

997 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Lori Wetzel
Seller: Claire T. Hannah
Date: 01/04/21

71 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,625
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Tremblay, Gerard N., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

70 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $269,500
Buyer: Giani S. Depalma
Seller: Shaye A. Roberts
Date: 01/07/21

155 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Alesya Karpolyuk
Seller: Marcus Trinchini
Date: 01/04/21

181 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Marissa Ronchi
Seller: Corey L. Moquin
Date: 12/30/20

3 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Patriot Living LLC
Seller: Town Of Agawam
Date: 01/06/21

7 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Patriot Living LLC
Seller: Town Of Agawam
Date: 01/06/21

82 Sunnyslope Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Naylor Nation RE LLC
Seller: Zadkiel RT
Date: 01/08/21

31 Valentine Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Karla Callahan
Seller: Paige M. Preston
Date: 12/28/20

19 Wilson St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $244,800
Buyer: Brian P. Riordan
Seller: Karla A. Vandal
Date: 12/28/20

CHESTER

21 Sylvester Hamilton Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Douglas P. Ranck
Seller: Maurice Vernon-Spear
Date: 12/30/20

CHICOPEE

51 Angela Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Adam Pietrzykowski
Seller: James P. McInerney
Date: 12/28/20

54 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edwin A. Diaz
Seller: Alker, Sandra L., (Estate)
Date: 12/30/20

2 Broadway Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rodriquez
Seller: Kaali Huang LLC
Date: 12/29/20

185 Chapel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Caitlin Oelrich
Seller: Ronald R. Donais
Date: 01/07/21

182 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: RBLA RT
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 01/07/21

985 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Medina
Seller: Castle Headquarters Inc.
Date: 01/08/21

110 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Leyda M. Quinones
Seller: Miriam Pagano
Date: 01/06/21

254 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jaeleen A. Martinez
Seller: Brenden Eck
Date: 12/31/20

11 Garrity St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose R. Anaya
Seller: Charlene Anderson
Date: 12/31/20

599 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $269,500
Buyer: Yadiris Nater
Seller: Jeremy Rudzik
Date: 01/05/21

268 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Winners O. LLC
Seller: Kenneth G. Diegel
Date: 12/31/20

303 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Hailyn Rodriguez
Seller: Agostinho M. Coutinho
Date: 01/06/21

39 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Kenneth Guyott
Seller: John J. Krasinkiewicz
Date: 01/05/21

56 Liberty St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jason Bane
Seller: Nicholas J. Cyr
Date: 12/30/20

Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Winners O. LLC
Seller: Kenneth G. Diegel
Date: 12/31/20

89 Northwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Victor M. Rosado
Seller: Kathleen A. Stewart
Date: 01/07/21

28 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Allan M. Lehouillier
Seller: John F. Minkler
Date: 12/30/20

110 Silvin Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Jose L. Cajamarca
Seller: Lynne M. Vasquez
Date: 01/06/21

77 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Kyle Callendar
Seller: Rosa M. Pires
Date: 12/30/20

54 Watson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $207,925
Buyer: Amber R. Boles
Seller: Mary E. Oshea
Date: 12/28/20

20 Whitin Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Diane McClellan
Seller: Scott Conway
Date: 12/28/20

88 Worthington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Hashim Al Sammarraie
Seller: Susan M. Cadieux-Smith
Date: 01/08/21

EAST LONGMEADOW

137 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Sampath Sundararajan
Seller: Elaine F. Santaniello
Date: 01/08/21

38 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Halgas
Seller: Joseph S. Malvezzi
Date: 12/30/20

10 Kelsey St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $216,099
Buyer: Daniel J. Wilson
Seller: Dianne Ostrander
Date: 01/08/21

51 Maplehurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $132,112
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Nancy J. Carabetta
Date: 12/30/20

55 Moore St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ronald R. Donais
Seller: Michael Giuggio
Date: 01/07/21

365 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Pasquale Liquori
Seller: Blanche B. Colby
Date: 12/30/20

157 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Alexis Turowsky
Seller: Nicole Bartholomew
Date: 12/31/20

79 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: IJN Equities LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/04/21

421 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $201,200
Buyer: Marth-E LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/08/21

 

GRANVILLE

1566 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Dylan Berge
Seller: Thomas Kaczorowski
Date: 01/07/21

385 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $134,600
Buyer: Anthony Whitehead
Seller: John E. Rigby
Date: 12/31/20

HAMPDEN

46 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Tara M. Czaplicki
Seller: Shepard, Marjorie C., (Estate)
Date: 01/04/21

487 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Chad Lynch
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/30/20

16 Fisher Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Todd Bousquet
Seller: Matthew R. Fisher
Date: 12/30/20

21 Hillside Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Michelle Schwab
Seller: Richard J. Markham
Date: 01/06/21

9 Perennial Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $519,000
Buyer: Akwasi Duah
Seller: Michael A. Nallen
Date: 12/30/20

256 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Joseph Malvezzi
Seller: Philip T. Grant
Date: 12/30/20

72 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Leeann M. Bergeron
Seller: Russell N. Bergeron
Date: 01/08/21

HOLLAND

70 Allen Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Kurt A. Noe
Seller: Raymond P. Korny
Date: 01/04/21

23 Cherokee Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Seller: Nicole Coburn
Date: 12/30/20

85 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Richard G. Johnson
Seller: James R. Zehelski
Date: 12/30/20

HOLYOKE

94 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Thomas Dejesus
Seller: Ileana M. Cruz
Date: 12/30/20

4 Blaine Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Zuleica Ramirez-Rivera
Seller: McHugh, John E. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

392 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Rahiza Gallardo-Vazquez
Seller: James F. Murphy
Date: 01/05/21

372-374 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Heriberto Fontanez
Seller: Carmen L. Salgado-Gerena
Date: 12/29/20

210 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: William Matte
Seller: Arlene Duncan
Date: 12/30/20

109 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Enamel Properties LLC
Seller: Makajo Realty LLC
Date: 01/08/21

180 Michigan Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Paola Ferrario
Seller: Marie A. Hunter
Date: 12/28/20

Old Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Anniversary Hill Development LLC
Date: 12/29/20

Overlook Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Anniversary Hill Development LLC
Date: 12/29/20

288-290 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Francheska Rosario
Seller: Justin Beyer
Date: 01/05/21

340 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Sokunthea Som
Seller: Daniel A. Warner
Date: 01/05/21

123 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Audrey L. Weston
Seller: Timothy M. Brassil
Date: 12/30/20

24 Thomas Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Yael Petretti
Seller: Richard R. Filley
Date: 12/30/20

23-25 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Mary J. Seid
Seller: Avraham A. Harris
Date: 01/05/21

469 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Regina F. Sanders
Seller: Tkacz, Martin M., (Estate)
Date: 01/04/21

LONGMEADOW

69 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Maksymilian Nowak
Seller: Timothy Giguere
Date: 12/31/20

68 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $346,400
Buyer: Lakshmi Sathianathan
Seller: Vijaya R. Lakamraju
Date: 12/29/20

25 Dover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Travis H. Lynch
Seller: Robert Heap
Date: 12/29/20

147 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Mary E. Vahadji
Seller: Mary M. Brunton
Date: 12/30/20

133 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: James Sanchez
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries
Date: 01/07/21

153 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: Daniel Zwirko
Seller: Paul F. Schneider
Date: 12/31/20

LUDLOW

81 Atlantic St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Marissa Z. DosSantos
Seller: Richard T. Santos
Date: 12/29/20

32 Focosi Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Kevin A. Quiterio
Seller: Dedan M. Karanja
Date: 12/29/20

268 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Intha Lepkham
Seller: Bruno G. Varandas
Date: 12/30/20

116 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jennifer Sullivan
Seller: Joseph Lafleur
Date: 12/30/20

24 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Kim A. Wills
Seller: Bryan Mahoney
Date: 12/24/20

51 Libby St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: 65 West LLC
Seller: Patrick M. Winslow
Date: 12/24/20

162 Lockland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Daven M. Winiewski
Seller: Horacio Salvador
Date: 12/30/20

45 Park Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Adam W. Eriksen
Seller: Saudade R. Fonseca
Date: 12/29/20

16 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Liliana Azevedo
Seller: Augusto G. Crespo
Date: 12/24/20

47 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Cody Jaramillo
Seller: Samuel Shaw
Date: 12/31/20

719 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Richard T. Santos
Seller: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Date: 12/29/20

12 Wenonah Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Michael S. McCray
Seller: Edwin Cintron
Date: 01/08/21

MONSON

33 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Lester White
Seller: Deborah Winchester
Date: 01/05/21

PALMER

142 3 Rivers Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Jason Ahlman
Seller: Christopher P. Katopis
Date: 12/31/20

98 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Casper Hacker RT
Seller: Maureen A. Casper
Date: 12/31/20

104 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Victoria C. Snyder
Seller: Scott Croteau
Date: 01/04/21

1180 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brittany A. Cormier
Seller: Dimitri A. Bryant
Date: 01/06/21

19 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thrive Properties LLC
Seller: Daniel C. McManus
Date: 12/30/20

34 Glenn St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn M. Cormier
Seller: Eric D. Abreu
Date: 01/04/21

30 Harvey St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Dinelle
Seller: Joshua E. Dinelle
Date: 12/29/20

4125 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Thompson
Seller: Warren R. Thompson
Date: 12/30/20

SOUTHWICK

95 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Hannah E. Wyman
Seller: Kimberly J. Bombard
Date: 12/30/20

25 Eagle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Crystal A. Pilecki
Seller: Shawn M. Rutola
Date: 12/29/20

152 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Thomas
Seller: John S. Arnold
Date: 01/06/21

44 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $171,600
Buyer: Miroslav Tkach
Seller: US Bank
Date: 12/30/20

22 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $484,500
Buyer: Richard P. Beaulieu
Seller: Drew W. Seibert
Date: 01/08/21

6 Logie Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Buscemi
Seller: John J. Meares
Date: 12/30/20

181 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Gabriella F. Benea
Seller: Christopher L. Belinda
Date: 12/30/20

7 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jaydub LLC
Seller: Dorothy A. Lobik
Date: 01/05/21

SPRINGFIELD

15 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Angel L. Velazquez
Seller: Daniel McNeill
Date: 01/06/21

54 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Victor M. Jimenez-Aponte
Seller: Alexander Mora
Date: 12/30/20

1051 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tashyana Lowe-Chin
Seller: Lucas Lora
Date: 01/08/21

30 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Dobiecki
Seller: Patrick Moran
Date: 12/31/20

49 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: William C. Rollins
Seller: Catherine S. Fryzel
Date: 12/31/20

45 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Alyssa M. Coletti
Seller: Kay E. Lessard
Date: 12/28/20

92-94 Beaumont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Michael Stewart
Seller: MDDO LLC
Date: 12/24/20

14 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Raisa Dimoglo
Seller: Joshua R. Gasper
Date: 12/29/20

68 Bernard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michelle Acevedo-Maymi
Seller: Roger A. Tetreault
Date: 01/08/21

116 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Elisenda Santiago-Lopez
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 01/08/21

31 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,882
Buyer: Posiadlosc LLC
Seller: Hampden Homebuyers LLC
Date: 01/06/21

305 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: 305 Breckwood Blvd. LLC
Seller: Theodore J. Jez
Date: 12/30/20

71-73 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Amy Taranto
Seller: Manirakiza Jamari
Date: 12/30/20

120 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Joi-Faith Torres
Seller: Stephen Delusa
Date: 12/30/20

166 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Schneider
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 01/06/21

225 Carando Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $2,564,000
Buyer: Greenfield Development LLC
Seller: East Springfield Industrial
Date: 01/04/21

1542-1548 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Wahid Uddin
Seller: Shaw, William D., (Estate)
Date: 12/24/20

671 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Alexi Colon
Seller: Surtan Realty LLP
Date: 12/30/20

48 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ryan John
Seller: Philip J. Ozzone
Date: 01/07/21

672 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Alex O. Abutu
Seller: Couture Partners
Date: 01/06/21

11 Cheyenne Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Juan G. Perez
Seller: Luz Acevedo
Date: 12/24/20

33 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Mark Netherton
Seller: James Zaiken
Date: 12/28/20

58 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Brent Dobbins
Seller: Jeremy Slater
Date: 12/29/20

128-130 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,800
Buyer: AJ & Sons Properties LLP
Seller: HSB Investments LLC
Date: 12/30/20

96 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Xaver A. Sierra
Seller: Jerica Acevedo
Date: 01/08/21

194 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,500
Buyer: Catherine Cruz
Seller: Thong T. Vo
Date: 01/04/21

192-194 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/20

76-78 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Junior Solano
Seller: Stuart B. Sibley
Date: 12/24/20

1571 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: TKJM LLC
Seller: George B. Witman
Date: 12/29/20

179 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Diedre Garcia
Seller: Marissa Z. DosSantos
Date: 12/28/20

95 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,932
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Darrell L. Smith
Date: 12/31/20

115 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Christopher Fitzpatrick
Seller: B. C. Lindsey-Chamberlain
Date: 12/30/20

152 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kaitlin M. Sheehan
Seller: Ashley M. Dematos
Date: 12/31/20

71 Elaine Circle
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $336,800
Buyer: Claribel Parra
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 01/08/21

52-54 Everett St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vanessa Colon
Seller: David W. Lewis
Date: 01/08/21

98 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Andrew Tsang
Seller: Lifang Luo-Cayode
Date: 01/08/21

131 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Katherine Valente
Seller: Alexa Acosta
Date: 01/04/21

71 Glenmore St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Vanessa I. Feliciano
Seller: Timothy A. Reilly
Date: 12/31/20

67-69 Granby St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Juan M. Cortes-Ramos
Seller: Christine Porcello
Date: 12/29/20

32 Greenleaf St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Brianna Henriquez
Seller: Nelson H. Wells
Date: 12/28/20

15 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Peter Cavette
Seller: Lewen Cotte
Date: 01/08/21

173-177 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Property Advantage Inc.
Seller: Pasquale A. Romeo
Date: 12/31/20

19 Harbour Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn Kibler
Seller: Springhouse Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/21

20 Harbour Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Kevin Covington
Seller: Mark Netherton
Date: 12/28/20

184 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,650
Buyer: Kandice N. Daniels
Seller: Steven N. Rivard
Date: 01/08/21

167 Hartford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: James A. Nai
Seller: George E. Cartier
Date: 12/30/20

78 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Yaimar Lopez-DeJesus
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 01/07/21

126 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ryan Alvarado
Seller: Arminda Auger
Date: 01/08/21

218 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Joanne Fuentes
Seller: Virginia Makis
Date: 12/30/20

146 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Karen Griffin-Eberhart
Seller: Kendra Braxton
Date: 12/31/20

34-36 Jenness St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Wilfredo Gonzalez-Rivera
Seller: Michelle Wilson
Date: 12/28/20

105 Joan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Heather Wildes
Date: 12/29/20

64 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Cordero-Cales
Seller: Juan A. Espinosa
Date: 12/30/20

19 Kingston St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Ana M. Rosa
Seller: Lance C. Koske
Date: 12/30/20

125 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Singaravelu Jagadeesan
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/20

20 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Maria Ruiz-Gonzalez
Seller: Patricia S. Reilly
Date: 01/05/21

65 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amy E. Taranto
Seller: Nina M. Sartori-Ng
Date: 12/30/20

92 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Rudy Oferrall-Rivera
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/29/20

74 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Quang Do
Seller: Cynthia N. Ortiz
Date: 12/29/20

415 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mary A. Quigley
Seller: Flaherty, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

48 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John P. Ochoa
Seller: Matthew W. Gladu
Date: 12/30/20

54 Melba St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Victor T. Wilson
Seller: Desiree S. Spencer
Date: 12/28/20

118 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Vicente Rivera
Seller: Ontour Properties Inc.
Date: 12/31/20

21 Michigan St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Olivia Roberts
Seller: Yolonda Pearson
Date: 12/30/20

175 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Paul Murphy
Seller: Icarian RE Advisors LLC
Date: 01/08/21

45 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Eduardo Reyes-Rivera
Seller: Appreneata Navarro
Date: 01/04/21

133-135 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jakisha L. Pinnock
Seller: Debra A. Cameron
Date: 12/31/20

161 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Joseph A. Armida
Seller: Joshua F. Scott
Date: 12/30/20

205 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Adriana S. Lane
Seller: Eric C. Eldred
Date: 01/06/21

136 Nursery St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: Stafford Street Group LLC
Date: 01/06/21

162-164 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Genaro Rodriguez
Seller: Matadormus LLC
Date: 01/08/21

1233 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Dylan T. Malley
Seller: Yvette Cartagena
Date: 01/04/21

81-83 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Lena Phommatham
Seller: Ann Grace
Date: 01/07/21

391-393 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Lourdes Buckhannon
Seller: David A. Morais
Date: 01/04/21

1731 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Carmen I. Gutierrez
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 12/31/20

182 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Angel G. Rivas
Seller: Betsy A. Robinson
Date: 01/04/21

74 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Orlando Serrano
Seller: Lisa E. Cousineau
Date: 12/31/20

19 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Luis Martinez
Seller: Terry O. Paine
Date: 12/31/20

51 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joshua Rios
Seller: 11 RRE LLC
Date: 01/04/21

78 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Luz M. Pereira-Torres
Seller: Ana M. Rosa
Date: 12/30/20

247 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Abigail Ragland
Seller: Pamela J. Hausser
Date: 12/31/20

524-526 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emily M. Lamica
Seller: HP Rum LLC
Date: 12/31/20

162-164 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Eleazar Ortiz-Torres
Seller: Ana I. Serrano
Date: 12/31/20

814 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Eulah Turner
Seller: William L. Collins
Date: 12/30/20

135 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Devin Cameron
Seller: Rashad A. Collins
Date: 12/31/20

236 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Lemus
Seller: Sandra L. Kenyon
Date: 01/08/21

47 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thaddeus Weaver
Seller: Jose Torres
Date: 01/07/21

23-25 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jocelyn E. Rodriguez
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 12/29/20

70-72 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,800
Buyer: AJ & Sons Properties LLP
Seller: HSB Investments LLC
Date: 12/30/20

240 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Szlosek
Seller: Fred R. Aramony
Date: 12/30/20

165 Stafford St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: 401 Liberty Street LLC
Seller: Stafford Street Group LLC
Date: 01/06/21

15 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Ethier
Seller: Thomas M. Rachele
Date: 12/29/20

110 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Michelle A. Wilson-Ortas
Seller: Anthony J. Danos
Date: 12/29/20

115 Temby St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Sarmad J. Al Hakeem
Seller: Russell Cable
Date: 01/08/21

35 Texel Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Chardem Sashagay-Taylor
Seller: Donna Cota
Date: 12/30/20

40 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Fernandes
Seller: Mario Nascimento
Date: 12/30/20

47 Van Buren Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Heriberto Rivera
Seller: Riccardo Albano
Date: 12/31/20

Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alvinelis C. Velazquez
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 01/08/21

15 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sonya M. Fernandes
Seller: Alice G. Poirier
Date: 01/06/21

87 Weaver Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Elisana R. Deleon-Arias
Seller: Jeffrey B. Carpenter
Date: 01/05/21

144-146 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $298,200
Buyer: Othniel Agabert-Davey
Seller: Shirley Lowe
Date: 12/31/20

187 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: William A. Vasquez
Seller: Rosa M. Crespo
Date: 01/06/21

159 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Latona Boyd
Seller: Carol A. Orszak
Date: 12/31/20

243-245 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Home Equity Assets Realty
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 01/06/21

11 Willard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: TKJM LLC
Seller: George B. Witman
Date: 12/30/20

70-72 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Regina R. McGregor
Seller: Rose Owen
Date: 01/08/21

TOLLAND

306 Rivers Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Casey Ledger
Seller: Ralph M. Ledger
Date: 12/28/20

WALES

19 Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Shore Drive RT
Seller: Leveillee, John C., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/21

WEST SPRINGFIELD

18 Alderbrook Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Kelly
Seller: Faith A. Nekitopoulos
Date: 12/30/20

27-29 Allen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jose R. Guerra-Soto
Seller: Carlos A. Alba
Date: 01/06/21

1209 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William L. Collins
Seller: William B. Goodwin
Date: 12/30/20

158 Bosworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nicholas C. Bartlett
Seller: Brianna L. Henriquez
Date: 12/28/20

461 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Mary A. Pastore
Seller: Peter Donner
Date: 12/28/20

25 Dion St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: James Corigliano
Seller: Asinas, Emanuel G., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

60 Druids Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kaleigh E. Ingegncri
Seller: Elizabeth A. Marshall
Date: 12/29/20

85 Falmouth Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Nicole M. Megazzini
Seller: Todd P. Simon
Date: 12/28/20

94 Laurel Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Antonio V. Bastos
Seller: Brian Doyle
Date: 12/24/20

110 Monastery Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $11,950,000
Buyer: PC Monastery LLC
Seller: 110 Monastery Assocs. LP
Date: 01/06/21

235 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Alexander Alvarado
Seller: Mary A. Pastore
Date: 12/28/20

1219 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Torres
Seller: Harry Melendez
Date: 12/30/20

352 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Johanna E. Sweet
Seller: Dawn M. Gahran
Date: 01/06/21

10 Saint Andrews Way #10
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Christopher G. Sakellis
Seller: Country Club Partners LLC
Date: 01/07/21

7 Squassick Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jacqueline S. Tellier
Seller: Theodore R. Schwamb
Date: 12/29/20

195 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Dream Realty Group LLC
Seller: Trindade R. Agostinho
Date: 12/30/20

58 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Charles M. Maranga
Seller: Alex O. Obutu
Date: 01/06/21

1967 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $935,000
Buyer: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Seller: Mark D. Olson
Date: 12/29/20

162 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $251,900
Buyer: Juliet A. Zucchi
Seller: Cynthia A. Henriquez
Date: 12/29/20

WESTFIELD

5 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Andtii Seryi
Seller: Donna N. Sesti
Date: 12/30/20

112 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Gabriel Monjaras
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 01/08/21

11 Clark St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Zephlin Luna
Seller: Kenneth B. Beagle
Date: 12/29/20

30 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $202,800
Buyer: Naldrett Hartdegen
Seller: Cynthia P. Hartdegen
Date: 12/30/20

160 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Dong Han
Seller: Mary J. Boscher
Date: 12/30/20

11 Gold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Nicholas Turnberg
Seller: Elizabeth A. Bernaquer
Date: 01/05/21

237 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Gene P. Bressette
Seller: Linda J. Doiron
Date: 01/04/21

25 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Donna E. West
Seller: Bridget A. Barber
Date: 01/08/21

30 Llewellyn Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David Gaw
Seller: Michael J. Snyder
Date: 12/24/20

143 Llewellyn Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Svetlana Ryabchukova
Seller: Martin Zelazko
Date: 12/31/20

64 Servistar Industrial Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,750,000
Buyer: Seal-Ryt Corp
Seller: Chernan LLC
Date: 12/31/20

Turnpike Industrial Road #1
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: DMA Associates LLC
Seller: Westfield Gas & Electric
Date: 01/06/21

WILBRAHAM

80 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Philip J. Ozzone
Seller: Sergio Dias
Date: 01/07/21

5 Blueberry Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Keith Bartle
Seller: Michael P. Mailhott
Date: 12/31/20

3092 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Hill
Seller: Scott Foulis
Date: 12/30/20

18-20 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $980,000
Buyer: JJM Astor SPV LLC
Seller: Stockhouse 122 Realty LLC
Date: 01/04/21

5 Edward St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Caitlyn D. Kelleher
Seller: Keith M. Bartle
Date: 12/29/20

207 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Hazel Zebian
Seller: Mary L. Assad
Date: 01/08/21

233 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Stanco
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 12/31/20

1 Northwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Rachel Bahal
Seller: Cheryl A. Stanco
Date: 12/31/20

6 Rice Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Taylor Robitaille
Seller: Janet A. Wise
Date: 12/29/20

576 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Laura Haapanen
Seller: Eugenia T. Pikul
Date: 01/06/21

19 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Robert J. Stephen
Seller: Kenneth N. Levesque
Date: 12/30/20

1 Webster Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Atron A. Gentry
Seller: Thomas E. Loper
Date: 12/28/20

6 Wilbraview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Peter J. Badini
Seller: Shane T. Waltsak
Date: 01/08/21

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

1185 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: M. S. & Bingqing Lu LT
Seller: John B. Gulbrandsen
Date: 12/31/20

119 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Dan Wang
Seller: Yonggui Su
Date: 12/30/20

100 Cowls Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Aunt Charlottes Frozen
Seller: 100 Cowls Road LLC
Date: 12/30/20

19 Farview Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $453,000
Buyer: Dan Wang
Seller: Wilfrido Delsalto
Date: 01/08/21

348 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,225,000
Buyer: Udrive South LLC
Seller: Janyce H. Wziontka
Date: 12/30/20

338 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Lawrence D. Hansen
Seller: Joel M. Greenbaum
Date: 12/28/20

Snell St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,225,000
Buyer: Udrive South LLC
Seller: Janyce H. Wziontka
Date: 12/30/20

35 Trillium Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Sven P. Birkerts
Seller: Joseph R. Vreedenburgh
Date: 12/30/20

BELCHERTOWN

884 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew Reid
Seller: Agnes C. Ting
Date: 12/28/20

229 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Carol A. Flood
Seller: Cheryl A. Lofland
Date: 12/29/20

11 Laurel Ridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Robert Hanlon
Seller: Julie A. Ayres
Date: 12/31/20

43 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $518,450
Buyer: Eric R. Devine
Seller: Lafleur & Son Inc.
Date: 01/05/21

396 Michael Sears Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $353,600
Buyer: Justin H. Satkowski
Seller: Christopher A. Rivers
Date: 12/29/20

16 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: David Lawless
Seller: Joseph E. Conroy
Date: 12/28/20

495 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Shelagh L. Pearson
Seller: Edward J. Hosmer
Date: 01/07/21

EASTHAMPTON

188 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gajda
Seller: Cecelia Malinowski FT
Date: 01/08/21

219 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Lauren A. Soucey
Seller: F&H Property Funding TR
Date: 12/30/20

42 Mutter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $345,188
Buyer: Emily Haak-Frendscho
Seller: CTNA Construction LLC
Date: 12/28/20

87 Park Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Park Hl Orchard Holding LLP
Seller: Susan J. Guertin
Date: 01/05/21

145 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Marquis Nunley
Seller: Scott M. Tundermann
Date: 12/24/20

GRANBY

670 Amherst Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $559,000
Buyer: Nancy Godbout
Seller: Patricia G. Callahan
Date: 01/05/21

284-R E. State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Emily Sorbi
Seller: Frank Bogdanovich
Date: 12/30/20

151 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: JJB Builders Corp
Seller: Scott Family Prop LLC
Date: 12/29/20

1 Trout Lily Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: David M. Cordeiro
Seller: Ronald A. Gnatek
Date: 12/30/20

HADLEY

42 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Snyder
Seller: Wendy R. Pearson
Date: 12/28/20

397 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Gary J. Camardo RET
Seller: Focus Realty Group LLC
Date: 12/31/20

HATFIELD

North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Noyes
Seller: Mieke LLC
Date: 12/31/20

HUNTINGTON

6 Laurel Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Janelle M. Welton
Seller: Angelika Kochapski
Date: 12/30/20

NORTHAMPTON

354 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Southern New England Conference Assoc.
Seller: Roman Cath Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 12/30/20

65 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wright Builders Inc.
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 01/08/21

837 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $667,500
Buyer: Ralph H. Litwin
Seller: Demetropoulos, Roger, (Estate)
Date: 01/04/21

39 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Alan J. Greenhalgh
Seller: White Wing LLC
Date: 01/08/21

881 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Lankleine Realty LLC
Seller: Philip E. Dowling
Date: 01/06/21

884 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Guy F. McCracken
Seller: Henry L. Kabat
Date: 12/24/20

971 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Seth Wilpan
Seller: Dutch L. Cosmian
Date: 01/04/21

PELHAM

212 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Mukunda Feldman
Seller: Roberts, Susan B., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/20

SOUTH HADLEY

31 Chestnut Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Ryan Loughrey
Seller: Irene Fitzgibbons
Date: 01/05/21

40 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marisa Murray
Seller: Donna M. Shea
Date: 12/30/20

17 Highland Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Edward A. Leonard
Seller: Peloquin Jeanne M., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/21

34 Hildreth Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Deborah Archambault
Seller: Skrok, Casimir J., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/20

26 Joffre Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: 26 Joffre Avenue RET
Seller: Edward J. Lavallee
Date: 01/07/21

5 Lexington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,998
Buyer: Kyle R. Brunault
Seller: Kyle R. Brunault
Date: 12/31/20

10 Prospect St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Coralia Melendez
Seller: Charles T. Koske
Date: 12/29/20

22 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Leslie R. Foster
Seller: Matthew F. McArdle
Date: 12/28/20

SOUTHAMPTON

170 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nicholas Cyr
Seller: Leakhena Som
Date: 12/30/20

WARE

11 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Mackenzie
Seller: Randy L. Humphries
Date: 12/31/20

28-30 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: CV Ware Opportunity Zone
Seller: Vision Investment Rental Prop.
Date: 12/30/20

38 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: CV Ware Opportunity Zone
Seller: Vision Inv Rental Prop
Date: 12/30/20

75 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Wesley J. Leblanc
Seller: Wendell R. Pipkin
Date: 12/31/20

333 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Stephen Fellers
Seller: Helen G. Bowen
Date: 01/08/21

27 Parker St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: CV Ware Opportunity Zone
Seller: Vision Investment Rental Prop.
Date: 12/30/20

164 Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Osborn
Seller: Tamara A. Audette
Date: 01/07/21

23 Walnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Megan Pascale
Seller: Betsy A. Pascale
Date: 12/30/20

34 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Angelia M. White
Seller: Kenneth E. Fortin
Date: 12/30/20

139 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $2,125,000
Buyer: Alexandria T. LLC
Seller: Net Acquisitions LLC
Date: 01/05/21

WESTHAMPTON

271 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Sarah T. Rosehill
Seller: Conz, James A., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/21

18 South Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Leah Stanton
Seller: Deborah J. Burkhalter
Date: 12/31/20

WILLIAMSBURG

58 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Tariq F. Abu-Jaber
Seller: Cathy H. Reid
Date: 01/05/21

WORTHINGTON

967 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan W. Servello
Seller: Susan E. Paulovich
Date: 01/08/21

Building Permits

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

AMHERST

Central Amherst Realty Trust
33-37 East Pleasant St.
$27,500 — Extend sprinkler system, renovate bathroom to create two bathrooms, build physical bar and back room for storage

Central Amherst Realty Trust
33-37 East Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Extend sprinkler system to 37 East Pleasant St.

CHICOPEE

CWP Real Estate, LLC
1146 Sheridan St.
$30,250 — Roofing

LEE

LB Corp.
210 Columbia St.
$175,000 — Construct garage

Paul Face, Dawn Face
85 Main St.
$19,730 — Roofing

LENOX

Serge Paccaud
71 Church St.
$8,000 — Install indoor fireplace

NORTHAMPTON

Atwood Drive, LLC
8 Atwood Dr.
$3,000 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Atwood Professional Campus

Bowles Enterprises
235 Main St.
$1,200 — Replace existing basement door

Ernest Booth Trust
72 King St.
$20,000 — Window and door replacement at Ernie’s

Jordi Herold
190 Main St.
$5,680 — Install skylights

Jordi Herold, Elizabeth Dunaway
7 Pleasant St.
$19,000 — Replace water-damaged drywall ceiling

Tandem Bagel
1 North Main St.
$10,000 — Remove wall and add wall

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Museum
39 South St.
$1,326,333 — Renovate first-floor office space and second-floor galleries, including flooring, wall finishes, insulation upgrades, new classroom and offices, electrical-outlet upgrades, minimal lighting and HVAC modifications

Country Club of Pittsfield
639 South St.
$29,150 — Repair metal roofing and siding damage caused by storm

Passardi Family Holding, LLC
160 North St.
$1,916,500 — Alter and expand Massachusetts Juvenile Court system

SPRINGFIELD

Chestnut Acquisitions, LLC
151 Chestnut St.
$57,000 — Install fire-alarm system for mixed-use property

Cooley Street Associates, LLC
415 Cooley St.
$64,800 — Alter interior bank-branch space to digital ATM kiosk in Stop & Shop

CSL Springfield MA, LLC
936 Grayson Dr.
$40,000 — Repair decks at the Wellington at Springfield

WILBRAHAM

Sandalwood Stables, LLC
188 Monson Road
$2,000 — Construct greenhouse

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest celebrated the Women of Impact class of 2020 with a virtual event on Jan. 28. You can view the entire event, as well as videos from our sponsors, online by clicking this link.

This year’s Women of Impact honorees include Tania Barber, president and CEO of Caring Health Center; Carol Campbell, president of Chicopee Industrial Contractors; Helen Caulton-Harris, Health and Human Services commissioner for the city of Springfield; Pattie Hallberg, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts; Andrea Harrington, Berkshire County district attorney; Toni Hendrix, director of Human Services at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing; Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community College; and Sue Stubbs, president and CEO of ServiceNet.

In addition, the inaugural People’s Choice Young Women of Impact Award was given to Evelyn Humphries, a student at Longmeadow High School who has long been involved in the community.

The event was sponsored by Country Bank, Health New England, and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors), Comcast Business (supporting sponsor), WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (media sponsor), and Chikmedia (social-media sponsor).

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AMHERST — Last week, Hannah Rechtschaffen, director of Placemaking for the Mill District, and Andy Haase of Cowls Building Supply delivered more than 400 games purchased by W.D. Cowls Inc. to the Amherst Survival Center, augmenting dozens of community donations already collected and delivered from North Amherst Motors, the Toy Box, North Square Apartments in the Mill District, and Cowls Building Supply.

“All December at Mill District seasonal events, we invited donations of puzzles and games for the Survival Center,” Rechtschaffen said. “W.D. Cowls agreed to match those donations, and then some. We’re so proud to be able to build community in people’s homes this winter, when it’s really difficult to be together in person.”

Last month, Lev Ben-Ezra, executive director of the Amherst Survival Center, outlined to Cinda Jones, president of W.D. Cowls, how the community could help her cause this winter. Ben-Ezra explained that the center was looking for ways to brighten the winter for families stuck at home, including craft kits, valentines, and other fun activities. Her hope for February was to distribute more than 400 games and puzzles to local families, and she asked the Mill District for help generating donations.

“This is going to be a long, challenging winter,” Ben-Ezra said. “We want to help offset the pending February doldrums with a little laughter and fun.”

Now, with more than 500 games donated in January, the Amherst Survival Center is providing families with games and activities along with groceries in February.

“The Survival Center — and the Mill District — are places where, in normal times, community is made and where people connect,” Jones said. “It’s been difficult connecting meaningfully this year during a global pandemic. We’re delighted Lev asked us to join her, inspiring unforgettable moments for families at home, while we can’t enjoy time together in North Amherst.”

Added Ben-Ezra, “we’re so grateful that the community has come through again for the Survival Center. We’re accomplishing so much this year for families in need, despite hard times and health challenges.”

Community members who want to help the Amherst Survival Center serve more families can donate online at amherstsurvival.org/donate. There’s even a gift catalog of direct-giving opportunities to meet specific needs.

“Contributing to the success of the Survival Center, you receive so much more than you give,” Jones said. “Your time and donations are amplified by regional support from farms and restaurants and grocery stores and hundreds of volunteers on the ground. There’s nothing more satisfying than helping Lev make a difference.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University announced that all current students (class of 2021 to class of 2024) will be offered two graduate courses free of charge with acceptance to a WNEU master’s-degree program upon completion of their bachelor’s degree.

“As our undergraduates consider next steps, especially with the current economic climate, we want to help provide them with the opportunity to advance their credentials in what could prove to be a difficult time as the nation returns to post-COVID normalcy,” said Matt Fox, executive director of Graduate Admissions.

According to the NACE Job Outlook Survey, 2021 hiring will be “more positive than expected given that the pandemic shut down the economy, plummeted the stock market, and raised the unemployment rate.” Nearly 17% of organizations responding to the NACE survey plan to increase their hiring levels of 2021 graduates, compared to 2020 graduates, and about 53% plan to maintain their level of hiring.

Andrea St. James, assistant dean of the Delbridge Career Center at WNEU, is encouraged by this report. “It is important for students to stay focused on the job-search process and to make connections,” she said. “By utilizing this time and taking advantage of this opportunity, it increases your value in the marketplace. It demonstrates a commitment to continuous and active learning. This is one of the most important qualities employers look for when hiring. The sooner you begin your degree, the sooner you will finish. It makes perfect sense.”

Fox outlined the many benefits this opportunity offers, including improving employment and future advancement opportunities, deferred undergraduate loan payment, and what essentially equates to a 20% reduction in graduate tuition.

“Online course offerings allow for flexibility and the ability to advance your education from anywhere,” she noted. “Students can launch their careers while beginning their graduate degrees. This new initiative is our way of taking some of the financial pressure off students and help them do that, especially in light of current external circumstances.”

For more information, visit www1.wne.edu/admissions/graduate/two-grad-courses.cfm.

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HOLYOKE — The spring 2021 semester officially began at Holyoke Community College (HCC) on Monday, Jan. 25, but prospective students still have two more opportunities to start classes in February and March.

Spring session II classes at HCC begin Tuesday, Feb. 16. Spring session III classes begin Monday, March 29.

“HCC introduced two ‘flexible fall’ start dates last semester to accommodate students as they adjusted to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and they were very popular,” said Mark Hudgik, HCC’s director of Admissions. “We decided to continue this spring with two flexible start dates for students who may not have been ready on Jan. 25.”

Classes starting on Feb. 16 run for 12 weeks, while those starting on March 29 run for seven. All spring-semester courses conclude by Wednesday, May 12.

Students who enroll for spring session II or III have the opportunity to take a variety of different classes in a wide array of academic areas, and can earn as many as four credits per course for a lab science, such as biology or forensic science.

These accelerated spring courses are being offered in anatomy and physiology, anthropology, biology, communication, culinary arts, Earth science, education, engineering, English, English as a second language, forensic science, history, human services, marketing, math, medical assisting, nutrition, philosophy, political science, psychology, social science, and sociology.

With the exception of culinary arts and medical assisting classes, which include in-person, on-campus components, all spring session II and III classes are either fully online or blended remote, which means they include both asynchronous lessons and real-time virtual instruction.

A full list of classes for spring session II and III can be viewed at hcc.edu/spring. For more information or to apply, visit hcc.edu/apply, call (413) 552-2321, e-mail [email protected], or go to the HCC website (hcc.edu) and click on the ‘chat now’ box.

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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

Episode 50: Feb. 1, 2021

George O’Brien talks with Carol Campbell, president of Chicopee Industrial Contractors

Carol Campbell has balanced work in her adopted field with mentoring efforts and contributions of time and energy to many area nonprofits.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Carol Campbell, president of  Chicopee Industrial Contractors, and one of the magazine’s Women of Impact for 2020. The two discuss the state of the economy and the outlook for 2021, but mostly they talk about the glass ceiling, why it still exists, and what it will take to remove the barriers from women entering the boardroom and even some professions. It’s must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

 

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SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield returned to 24-hour operations effective today, Jan. 29. To meet state guidelines, the casino’s capacity will remain at 25%. Health and safety protocols are in place throughout MGM Springfield. Click here for details about MGM Resorts’ company-wide, seven-point safety plan.

“MGM Springfield returns to 24-hour operations today, and it feels like a step toward a level of normalcy,” said Chris Kelley, president of the Northeast Group, MGM Resorts. “We appreciate everyone having done their part to slow the rise in COVID-19 cases, and we will continue to be vigilant with our health and safety protocols. We are happy to welcome back some team members today, and as the capacity restriction is eased and additional amenities reopen, such as the hotel and Tap, our hope is to welcome back even more.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Robinson Donovan, P.C., a full-service law firm, announced it has named attorney Katherine Amato a partner in the firm.

“Kate has been with us for more than eight years and has demonstrated a keen understanding not only of the law, but also of the personal dynamics that impact each case,” said Partner Carla Newton. “She takes the time to get to know her clients so she can effectively help them navigate often complex legal and personal experiences.”

Amato focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce; custody; representing children, parents, and guardians in guardianship of minors proceedings; and appellate work. She received her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law after completing a bachelor’s degree at Springfield College. She was selected to the Massachusetts Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers in 2018-20, and is a member of the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2016.

“I’m thrilled to be taking the next step in my legal career, especially with such a well-respected firm as Robinson Donovan,” Amato said. “I have the deepest respect for my colleagues, who have also served as wonderful mentors. I look forward to growing my practice and having a deeper impact on the future of the firm and the work we do for our clients.”

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SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) Admissions office will offer virtual information sessions for prospective graduate-degree program applicants during February.

Information sessions provide an opportunity for attendees to speak with admissions counselors virtually to learn more about the admissions process, available programs, financial aid, and more.

In addition to general-information sessions, there will be two specialized sessions for advanced-degree programs in the School of Education (Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Thursday, Feb. 11) and a session dedicated to the master of science in nursing program on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Interested participants are invited to visit www.aic.edu/visit/graduate-admissions-events for a complete list of dates, times, and to register.

To learn more about graduate-degree programs available at American International College, visit www.aic.edu or call (413) 205-3700.

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LUDLOW — The Ludlow Elks awarded the Scantic Valley YMCA a $2,000 Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation to help the Y launch MOVE2Function, a movement-disorder fitness program.

The Ludlow Elks have provided financial and in-person support for the Scantic Valley YMCA’s healthful-living programs. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA supports those impacted by cancer. The latest program to receive the Ludlow Elks support is MOVE2Function, offering those impacted by movement disorders evidence-based functional fitness programming to support them in making changes to support and improve all aspects of their health. Movement disorders include Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and essential tremor.

In 2019 and 2020, the Ludlow Elks supported the Interactive Health Fair at the Scantic Valley YMCA, which was open to the public. With previous funding, the Ludlow Elks provided the food along with preparing and serving it. Attendees enjoyed a healthy meal while interacting with company representatives, YMCA staff, and college students to learn about such topics as nutrition, heart health, fitness, balance programming, blood pressure, and eye screenings.

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BOSTON — Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Berkshire Bank, announced that the joint board of directors of the company and the bank has appointed Nitin Mhatre as president and CEO of the company and CEO of the bank, effective Jan. 29. Mhatre will also serve as a member of the board. Sean Gray, who has served as acting CEO since Aug. 10, has been and will continue to be president and chief operating officer of the bank.

Naming Mhatre as CEO is the conclusion of a comprehensive, national search process conducted by the board with the guidance of Spencer Stuart as its executive search consulting firm, following the resignation of its previous CEO. The board is confident that Mhatre is the ideal hire to propel the long-term strategic success of Berkshire, while recognizing the transformation of the banking industry in the 21st century with changing customer expectations and demands of the digital revolution.

Mhatre is a senior banking executive with 25 years of community and global banking experience. Most recently, as executive vice president, Community Banking at Webster Bank, he was a member of Webster’s executive team and led its consumer and business banking businesses. In this role, he was responsible for profitable growth of the Community Banking segment at the $31 billion bank and led a diverse team of more than 1,500 employees. Previously, he spent more than 13 years at Citi Group in various leadership roles across consumer-related businesses globally. Mhatre served on the board of the Consumer Bankers Assoc., headquartered in Washington, D.C., since 2014 and was chairman of the board from 2019 to 2020. He also serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, headquartered in Hartford, Conn.

“Nitin is a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about community banking and is committed to our mission to serve our customers and local communities with a values-based purpose,” said Bill Dunlaevy, board chair of the company and the bank. “He brings to Berkshire a proven record of building a customer-centric culture, developing and delivering on transformational strategic plans and performance-driven results.”

Added Mhatre, “I am humbled and honored to join Berkshire on its 175-year banking journey, and to be the first CEO hired from outside the bank since its transformation to a public company in 2000. Berkshire is a vibrant, values-guided, community-dedicated institution with a tremendous history of caring for its customers and employees through its execution of its mission, BeFIRST values, and keen sense of corporate purpose.”

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CHICOPEE — Pioneer Cold Logistics Services named Joseph McMahon executive vice president. He will be responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s operations as it continues to build upon Pioneer’s 70-year history of providing cold-chain warehouse and logistic service to food producers marketing in the Northeast.

“As a veteran in strong asset management and a native of Holyoke, we’re delighted to promote Joe to this leadership position,” said Joe Deliso, chairman and managing director of Pioneer. “We’re confident that Joe’s passion for the business and dedication to growth and exceptional performance will bring him success in this important role.”

McMahon has 20 years of corporate experience in increasingly impactful roles. He began his career as an auditor at State Street Bank and furthered his accounting skills with Pricewaterhouse Coopers. He expanded his executive skill set at Bain & Co. before accepting management positions at CFGI, the nation’s largest non-audit business-advisory firm, and later Cloudant, an IBM company. He joined Pioneer in 2017, serving on the executive team in his most recent position as chief financial officer and controller.

“I’m thrilled to be taking this next step and having the opportunity to lead a great team of highly experienced cold-chain professionals,” McMahon said. “I’m looking forward to continuing to build on 70 years of strong partnerships with our client customers and helping the organization expand its capacities and capabilities to serve the frozen-food market in New England.”

McMahon is an active member of his community, serving as a mentor for EforAll, a nonprofit that partners with communities nationwide to help under-represented individuals successfully start a business. He is a CPA and graduate of Bentley University in Waltham.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m., the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF), which distributed Patriot Farm Food Boxes at Eastern States Exposition’s Better Living Center, will hand out its 1 millionth pound of fresh food in Western Mass. since October, when the MMSF stepped up after the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program’s funding was cut. The USDA’s program has recently been approved for further funding, and the MMSF was selected as a distribution partner for the USDA’s Farmers to Families program.

Farmers to Families Food Boxes provide well-balanced, pre-packaged, perishable food to combat the massive food-insecurity problem posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The foods come from farms and producers severely affected by restaurant, school, and other closures that interrupted the supply chain. Instead, through federal grants and the efforts of volunteer groups such as the MMSF, the nutritious food is directed to those in need on a local and national scale. Each food package contains 32 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, and meat products. The distribution process follows all COVID-19 health guidelines. Participants have limited interaction as they pick up their food boxes, which are easy to access.

Registration is required to receive a food box, via the organization’s website, www.mmsfi.org.

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced it has directed $4,000 in donations to local survival centers in Amherst and Northampton.

The donations were made possible thanks to UMassFive winning a Credit Union Give Back Sweepstakes held by its credit-card servicer, PSCU. This sweepstakes selected 25 credit unions from across the country to receive $4,000 to donate to local charitable organizations of their choice.

“As a nonprofit financial cooperative, we find it important to align ourselves with partners like PSCU who care about the communities we live and work in,” said Craig Boivin, vice president of Marketing at UMassFive. “It’s special to be able to use those relationships to give back to organizations who do so much good locally.”

UMassFive chose to direct donations of $2,000 each to the Amherst Survival Center and the Northampton Survival Center in support of the extra cost burden that 2020 placed on the organizations. Both organizations had to pivot operations quickly to meet the most pressing needs of their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and have seen more need than ever before.

To support the survival centers directly, visit amherstsurvival.org or northamptonsurvival.org.

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HOLYOKE, GREENFIELD, CHICOPEE — The presidents of Holyoke Community College, Greenfield Community College, and Elms College have been recognized for outstanding leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion by the Assoc. of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and the education-technology company Cengage.

HCC President Christina Royal, GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernández, and Elms President Harry Dumay were among only 13 college presidents nationwide to receive the AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship, which recognizes college and university presidents whose outstanding leadership to advance liberal education has resulted in reduced equity gaps, improved inclusion and belonging for minoritized students, and reformed hiring practices to promote greater diversity.

The recipients were announced on Jan. 22 at the AAC&U Presidents’ Trust Symposium, part of the organization’s virtual annual meeting. The symposium brings together higher-education leaders from all institutional types to explore the most pressing issues facing colleges and universities and to share strategies for success.

“AAC&U is proud to recognize and support these exceptional leaders in their efforts to advance equity and quality as hallmarks of a liberal education across a diverse range of campuses and student populations,” said AAC&U President Lynn Pasquerella.

The AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship recognizes higher-education leaders who support and advance quality, equity, and student success in undergraduate education. This includes improving degree completion or transfer for students from underrepresented groups; closing equity gaps in student success; improving diversity in hiring practices and creating more equitable hiring policies; and increasing the sense of belonging, well-being, and inclusion among students from historically underserved populations (including racial and ethnic minorities, religious minorities, and LGBTQIA students).

“We are so excited to be able to support these amazing higher-ed leaders who are making a real difference by reducing inequities and increasing access to education,” said Fernando Bleichmar, executive vice president and general manager for U.S. Higher Education at Cengage. “At Cengage, we believe learning transforms lives, and the work of these leaders is so critical in giving students the opportunity to better their lives and in creating an educated, informed, and just society.”

In recognition of their accomplishments, the AAC&U-Cengage Inclusion Scholarship recipients will each receive a one-year, complimentary AAC&U campus membership and a one-year complimentary membership in the AAC&U Presidents’ Trust, a diverse network of CEOs who are committed to advancing the vision, values, and practices that connect liberal education with the needs of an increasingly diverse student body, a global workforce, and thriving communities. The trust provides members with access to dedicated resources and events as well as exclusive opportunities to promote their thought leadership.

“Growing up as a first-generation, low-income, multi-racial college student, I understand some of the challenges today’s students face and the importance of having an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive,” said Royal, who was also recently named one of the 2020 Women of Impact by BusinessWest. “These are very important issues to me personally and professionally, as well as to our college community, and I’m honored to receive this recognition on behalf of HCC.”

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WARE — Baystate Health announced it will close Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware within the next two years and relocate the majority of services to Baystate Wing Hospital, located nine miles away in Palmer.

“We know this is difficult news for our community. Along with our Baystate care providers, patients, and community, we are grateful for the quality care that has been provided at Baystate Mary Lane over the many years since it was first established in 1909,” said Dr. Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health.

Over the course of the health system’s nearly 150-year history, Keroack said, Baystate has adapted to the changing needs of each of the communities in order to ensure delivery of care.

“We carefully look at current needs and plan for the future to ensure that we deliver on our mission. The closure of Mary Lane Outpatient Center comes as we look to better meet the contemporary healthcare needs of communities across our region in a sustainable way,” he added. “Among the reasons for the closure is that, despite our significant investment in this location during the past several years, patients are choosing to receive care in other locations.”

He noted that nearly half of Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center’s capacity is unused during the daytime, and 90% is unused during overnight hours. Its satellite emergency facility been minimally utilized for emergency-level care. Of the 28 patients per day seeking care in this location, more than 85% present with common, minor, non-urgent conditions such as cold, flu, and sprains, which could be treated in a primary-care setting.

It has been challenging to recruit and retain providers in the area, especially in small practices. Over the past two years, Baystate Health Eastern Region primary care lost seven physicians and gained just one. This market reality highlights the need to consolidate practices in support of clinician candidates who seek robust multi-specialty practices with an opportunity to network and share with colleagues the on-call needs to support patient care.

Due to the age of the current Baystate Mary Lane building, to maintain steady-state operations would require more than $5 million in construction investments to maintain the facility, compliance, and operations over the next three years. Consolidating operations at Baystate Wing will allow Baystate Health to better invest resources in state-of-the-art care, emergency care, physician recruitment, and improved access to primary care. It also allows for more effective staffing in an area where recruiting clinical professionals can be challenging.

Baystate Health’s goal over the next several months is to work collaboratively with the Baystate Mary Lane team and engage with the community in developing an orderly transition plan for programs and services to Baystate Wing. In June, the emergency facility will close, and cancer care services will be transitioned to the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care. Over the next two years, imaging/3D mammography and rehabilitation services, as well as ob/gyn and pediatric medical practices, will relocate to Baystate Wing.

Cancer patients who receive care at Baystate Mary Lane will be offered transportation at no charge following the transition of care to Springfield. To support access to outpatient appointments at Baystate Wing Hospital when the two Baystate medical practices at Baystate Mary Lane transition over the next two years, Baystate will look to the foundation it has built with the Quaboag Connector and, if feasible, will further invest in this resource. More information will be forthcoming as needs, services, and transportation options are evaluated.

Baystate Wing Hospital’s comprehensive healthcare service plans include primary and multi-specialty medical practices including integrated behavioral health and substance-use treatment, with expanded hours and walk-in, same-day appointments; specialty care in cardiology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, surgery, orthopedics, ob/gyn, and pediatrics; and significantly expanding GI endoscopy.

“We are committed to investing in community-based, primary-care physician recruitment and retention in this region, with a focus on increasing accessibility for same-day appointments and offering increased availability of pediatric care,” Keroack said. “We will also continue our commitment to the community and support the town of Ware and surrounding communities. Volunteer members from these communities will continue to serve on Baystate Wing Hospital’s Community Benefits Advisory Council, providing their valuable voices to guide Baystate’s continued investment in support of community health needs.”

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NORTHAMPTON — Joanne Marqusee, president and CEO of Cooley Dickinson since 2014, announced she will leave that role to become chief integration officer for Wellforce, a growing healthcare system in Eastern Mass. that includes Tufts Medical Center, four community hospital sites, a broad provider network, and a homecare/hospice agency. At Wellforce, she will be responsible for developing and enhancing system-wide services to support operational excellence and growth.

“We are able to provide the best experiences for consumers and our care team when we work together. That is precisely why we are thrilled to add Joanne Marqusee to our Wellforce leadership team as chief integration officer,” said Michael Dandorph, president and CEO of Wellforce. “Joanne understands every type of healthcare setting, from academic centers to community hospitals and physician practices. She excels at leading with transparency and collaboration. Her expertise and direction will provide our teams the services and support they need to consistently deliver an unmatched consumer and patient experience, a key mission of Wellforce.”

Marqusee joined Cooley Dickinson following its affiliation with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the larger Mass General Brigham (MGB) system.

“Joanne has been integral in leveraging the strengths of MGH and MGB to expand services for patients and families in the Pioneer Valley, including opening the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson and attracting a range of outstanding specialists to the area,” said Dr. Peter Slavin, MGH president. “She is a superb leader who has raised the standards of quality, equity, service, and accessibility at Cooley. Joanne clearly is leaving an important and lasting imprint on this very special hospital. We know she will be as successful in her new role, and we wish her the best — and we will miss her.”

During her tenure at Cooley Dickinson, Marqusee oversaw the creation of a behavioral-health pod in the Emergency Department, the opening of a new Breast Center, and substantial expansion in provider practices across a range of locations and specialties. She will also be remembered for her diversity, equity, and inclusion work, starting with LGBTQ programs and more recently launching a comprehensive anti-racism plan. In addition, she has frequently spoken out on important public-health and policy issues, particularly those that affect marginalized communities.

“Joanne has been an extremely effective leader and has left Cooley Dickinson in a strong position,” said Fraser Beede, chair of the board of trustees. “We will continue to build on her legacy and provide high-quality, compassionate care for the community.”

A transition plan will be announced in the coming weeks.

“My seven years at Cooley have been the highlight of my career,” Marqusee said. “I am so gratified to have worked with the people here. The staff at Cooley Dickinson is incredibly talented, committed, and caring. I’m extremely proud of what we have accomplished together, including — but certainly not limited to — the amazing care and compassion that the people of our hospital offered, and continue to offer, to patients and the community throughout the pandemic.”

Prior to her tenure at Cooley Dickinson, Marqusee, a graduate of Cornell University and the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, was COO of MelroseWakefield Healthcare (formerly Hallmark Health) and spent 16 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she consistently was promoted to positions of greater responsibility, including vice president of Access; vice president of Ancillary, Support and Community Services; and senior vice president of Operations.

Marqusee is a board member of the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Assoc. and serves on the steering committee of Extraordinary Women Advancing Health Care. In addition to her roles in Massachusetts, she previously worked for the New York State Department of Health in the Division of Health Care Financing, the New York City Health and Hospitals Corp., and the New York City Office of the Mayor.

“I look forward to joining the Wellforce system, as I firmly believe in its mission to strengthen community care and redefine healthcare through innovation,” Marqusee said. “Throughout my career, I have focused on the patient experience, continuous quality improvement, operational excellence, and caregiver engagement. It will be my pleasure to work with the Wellforce team as it becomes a fully integrated health system, positioned for great success.”

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ENFIELD, Conn. — The spring semester at Asnuntuck Community College has begun, but there is still time to register for courses. The college is offering late-start courses that begin in February or March. Online and LRON (live/remote and online components) accelerated courses include Art Appreciation, Art History II (students may take this course without having taken Art History I), Business Ethics, Elementary Algebra Foundations, Intermediate Algebra, Spreadsheet Applications and Database Management, First-year Experience, Principles of Statistics, and Children’s Literature.

Accelerated courses offered during the second half of the semester, with a start date of March 22, include Gangs and Families, Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, Literature and Composition, General Psychology I, Principles of Sociology, and Self & Others: Dynamics of Diversity.

Keep in mind that late-start courses are accelerated courses that meet for less time but cover the same material as in a traditional 15-week semester. Check with an advisor to make sure courses fulfill your program’s requirements.

Visit www.asnuntuck.edu for information on course availability and how to apply and register.

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HOLYOKE — The Dowd Agencies and the J. Raymond Lussier Insurance Agency announced they have merged their operations and will be known as Lussier-Dowd Insurance.

The merger and addition of a branch in West Springfield expands Dowd’s footprint to six offices located throughout the Pioneer Valley. The new office, located at 181 Park Ave., is minutes from Routes 5 and 20, and Interstates 91, 291 and 391. An open house will be planned at a later date.

“We’re excited for the Lussier Agency to be part of our team. I have known the Lussier family for many years, and they have always been a highly professional, customer-driven insurance agency,” said John Dowd Jr., president and CEO of the Dowd Agencies. “We are also excited to have a location in the fine town of West Springfield.”

The West Springfield office will be a full-service insurance agency providing personal, commercial, wealth-management, and employee-benefits products and services.

A native of West Springfield, David Griffin Jr., vice president of the Dowd Agencies, said he is excited about his company planting roots in his hometown. “I was born and raised in West Side, so it is particularly exciting for me. More importantly, West Side is a great and vibrant town here in Western Mass.”

The Lussier-Dowd Insurance Agency is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and can be reached by calling (413) 737-5359.

A full-service agency, the Dowd Agencies has been helping individuals and businesses in Western Mass. with their personal insurance, commercial insurance, employee benefits, and financial needs for more than 120 years. Established in Holyoke in 1898, the Dowd Agencies is the oldest insurance agency in Massachusetts with operations and management under continuous family ownership.