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Governor Announces New Restrictions in Rollback of Reopening Plan

By BusinessWest Staff December 9, 2020

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced that all communities in Massachusetts will return to step 1 of phase 3 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan, effective Sunday, Dec. 13. This will reduce indoor capacities across a broad range of sectors of the economy and tighten several other workplace restrictions. The administration announced the rollback to respond to an increase in new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations since the Thanksgiving holiday that is straining the healthcare system in Massachusetts.

The return to step 1 will also require the closure of certain businesses designated as step-2 industries. These include indoor performance venues and certain high-contact indoor recreational businesses. In addition, capacity limits will be reduced to 40% statewide for most industries, and the limit on outdoor gatherings will be reduced statewide from 100 people to 50. Additional safety measures will be applied to restaurant dining as well.

These new measures are designed to prevent infection and viral spread, especially in indoor settings. They will create stronger mask compliance, more social distancing, and limits to the time spent with people outside one’s immediate household.

Among the specific restrictions:

• Outdoor gatherings at event venues will be limited to no more than 50 people. Hosts of outdoor gatherings of greater than 25 people will be required to provide advance notice of the gathering to their local board of health.

• Indoor theaters and performance venues and higher-contact indoor recreation businesses will be required to close. Outdoor theaters and performance venues will be limited to 25% capacity and no more than 50 people.

• In all communities, capacity will be reduced from 50% to 40% for the following sectors: arcades, driving and flight schools, golf facilities, gyms and health clubs, indoor and outdoor recreational businesses, libraries, lodging (common areas), movie theaters (maximum 50 people per theater), museums, offices, places of worship, and retail.

This new capacity limit will not apply to sectors that do not currently have a percentage-based capacity limit, including restaurants, laboratories, and close-contact personal services.

The administration also announced new guidelines for restaurants and other venues with seated dining. Patrons must wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking, restaurants must seat no more than six patrons per table, restaurants must impose a 90-minute time limit on tables, musical performances at restaurants will no longer be permitted, food-court seating must be closed in malls, and customers are encouraged to dine only with members of the same household.

The administration also announced new guidelines for workplaces and gyms. In offices, employees must wear masks at their place of work when not in their own workspace and alone. Employers are encouraged to close or limit the use of break rooms, and patrons must wear masks at all times in gyms. The administration continues to encourage all employers to offer teleworking to their employees when possible.

Country Bank Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Worcester Red Sox

By BusinessWest Staff December 9, 2020

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WORCESTER — Country Bank has entered into an elite-level corporate sponsorship arrangement as a ‘founding partner’ of the Worcester Red Sox. Country Bank’s multi-tiered sponsorship includes a sign in right field atop the stands known as the Worcester Wall, along with the Country Bank Guest Services located on the first-base concourse.

The partnership between the WooSox and Country Bank also underscores their mutual commitment to the community through the WooSox Foundation and Country Bank’s Charitable Giving Program by supporting local nonprofits in the region through a combined charitable-giving campaign throughout the baseball season.

In addition, both organizations will work together to launch a Teacher of the Month program that recognizes the outstanding work teachers do every day to educate and support students.

“We have been impressed and inspired by Country Bank’s sense of community involvement,” WooSox President Charles Steinberg said. “We see how helpful they are to various institutions and thousands of people in our region, and we welcome them to Polar Park with open arms as we work together to enhance the quality of life in our community even more.”

Added Paul Scully, president and CEO of Country Bank, “in an era where spectator sports continue to be redefined by new norms of social distancing, sports sponsorships are taking on new forms. With that in mind, we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the WooSox and the Worcester community. The addition of year-round entertainment, including ballgames, concerts, and various family activities at Polar Park, is exciting for the people and businesses in the region. We all look forward to the day when we can come together again at the ballpark enjoying activities with our families and friends. We also look forward to seeing our businesses thrive once again after being heavily impacted by the pandemic.”

To kick off their partnership, last week a team from Country Bank and the WooSox mascot, Smiley Ball, delivered 500 Thanksgiving meals prepared by Old Sturbridge Village along with apple pies from Worcester-based Table Talk to the St. John’s Food Pantry for the Poor.

“The alignment of our organizational values with the WooSox solidifies our commitment to service and teamwork as we continually strive for excellence in all we do,” Scully said.

Holyoke Medical Center Earns Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Quality, Safety

By BusinessWest Staff December 9, 2020

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HOLYOKE — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Holyoke Medical Center was named a Top General Hospital nationally by the Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers and other purchasers widely acknowledged as the toughest standard setters for healthcare safety and quality.

“Holyoke Medical Center is proud to once again accept the Top General Hospital award from the Leapfrog Group,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Inc. “With only 29 hospitals receiving this distinction nationally, it speaks volumes about our amazing team members. It is through their dedicated work and devotion to providing the best care and the safest environment for our patients that we receive this recognition.”

More than 2,200 hospitals were considered for the award. Among those, Holyoke Medical Center received a Top General distinction. A total of 105 hospitals were selected as Top Hospitals, including nine Top Children’s Hospitals, 29 Top General Hospitals, 19 Top Rural Hospitals, and 48 Top Teaching Hospitals.

The quality of patient care across many areas of hospital performance is considered in establishing the qualifications for the award, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care, and the hospital’s capacity to prevent medication errors.

“Being recognized as a Top Hospital is an extraordinary feat, and we are honored to recognize Holyoke Medical Center this year,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of the Leapfrog Group. “Despite the extraordinary pressure and strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holyoke Medical Center has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to patients and to their community. We congratulate the board, staff, and clinicians whose efforts made this honor possible.”

Holyoke Medical Center also received the Top General Hospital recognition from the Leapfrog Group in 2014 and 2016.

Volunteers Needed for a Study on COVID-19 Survivors

By BusinessWest Staff December 9, 2020

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AMHERST — A significant proportion of people infected by COVID-19, known as ‘long-haulers,’ suffer from prolonged symptoms and chronic fatigue, which can lead to long-term incapacities. Therefore, therapies that can be performed at home and accelerate physical recovery need to be developed.

UMass kinesiology researchers are currently comparing the effects of local heat therapy to exercise training on physical function in previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients, as heat therapy might be a more practical solution and still provide large gains in function for many patients. Volunteers are needed for this study.

Eligibility requirements include being between 55 and 85 years old, having a prolonged hospital stay (at least five days) due to a COVID-19-related infection, not being currently enrolled in a rehabilitation program, and having no prior history of pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. Participants will be compensated for their time.

Contact [email protected] with any questions or to express interest in participating in the study.

Difference Makers Nominations Due by Dec. 23

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region?

BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 13th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2021 must be received by the end of the business day (5 p.m.) on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities — and the ongoing pandemic has no doubt shed a spotlight on other ways to make a difference.

So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by clicking here to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in an upcoming issue of BusinessWest.

Employer Confidence Strengthens During November

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

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BOSTON — Confidence among Massachusetts businesses last month rose to its highest level since February, inching toward optimism as vaccines raised hopes for an end to the COVID-induced economic slowdown.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index gained 3.1 points to 49.3 during November, just shy of the level (50) that denotes an optimistic view of the business economy. Driving the increase was a surge of confidence among manufacturing companies and bullishness among all employers about prospects for the future.

The BCI is up from a low of 38.4 in April but still 11.3 points less than in November 2019.

The confidence report comes as the Massachusetts economy continues a methodical recovery amid the renewed surge of COVID-19 cases. The state jobless rate dropped 2.4 percentage points to 7.4% in October following a record 37.7% rebound in economic output during the third quarter.

“Massachusetts companies appear to believe that the new COVID-19 vaccines will ultimately stem the increase in new cases and restore stability to the economy,” said Raymond Torto, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors. “The fact that employers are significantly more confident about conditions six months from now than they are about current conditions is a strong indicator that they see better days ahead.”

The constituent indicators that make up the Business Confidence Index all moved higher during November. Employers’ confidence in their own companies rose 2.5 points to 51.8, crossing into optimistic territory but still 7.1 points lower than a year ago. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth gained 4.4 points to 47.3, while the U.S. Index measuring conditions nationally increased 3.6 points to 43.8.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, was up 1.6 points to 45.6. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, surged 4.6 points to 53.0, still 6.5 points below its level of November 2019.

The Employment Index continued its steady increase, rising 1.6 points to 51.1. Despite the COVID-driven economic downturn, many employers continue to report challenges with hiring skilled workers.

Manufacturing companies recorded the largest increase in confidence, up 5.8 points to 51.3. Many Massachusetts manufacturers have operated throughout the pandemic as essential businesses. Large companies (56.2) were more bullish than medium-sized companies (48.6) or small companies (45.3).

Sara Johnson, executive director, Global Economics at IHS Markit and vice chair of the BEA, sounded a note of caution about the ability of governments around the world to control the spread of COVID-19. She predicts that the U.S. economy will grow at 3.7% in the fourth quarter and then slow to average growth of 1.9% next year.

“The need to bolster struggling economies has swamped notions of austerity. Unfortunately, institutional and political constraints in Europe, the possibility of a divided government in the United States, and limitations on further budgetary expansion in the emerging world mean hopes for big fiscal stimulus remain uncertain,” Johnson said.

AIM President and CEO John Regan, also a BEA member, commended the Massachusetts Legislature for hammering out a state budget last week that avoids raising broad-based taxes on business. He also called upon state and local leaders to keep the economy open in light of the fact that the increase in new COVID-19 cases is not coming from workplaces.

“Addressing the COVID crisis by shutting down the economy again is not a solution,” he said. “Neither is imposing tax increases to resolve the state’s fiscal issues at the expense of business people trying to keep people employed.”

Monson Savings Bank Promotes Sara Rodrigues to Commercial Loan Operations Officer

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank recently announced the promotion of Sara Rodrigues to Commercial Loan Operations officer.

“Sara has always been a positive contributor to our team at Monson Savings Bank, and that is no different when it comes to her work with the commercial-lending team and customers,” President Dan Moriarty said. “She has continually displayed her dedication to making sure our customers have a smooth lending experience. We are grateful to have her as a part of the team and look forward to her continued growth.”

In her new role, she is responsible for managing the commercial-loan administrative team and servicing team at Monson Savings Bank, as well as planning, organizing, and directing all commercial-lending operations.

Rodrigues has been with Monson Savings for eight years, previously serving in the role of Commercial Loan Operations manager. She has more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry, with 19 of those years within the commercial-lending sector. Prior to working with Monson Savings Bank, she worked with TD Bank, N.A. as a commercial-loan document supervisor.

A believer in giving back to the communities she works and resides in, Rodrigues is a volunteer with Link to Libraries and the Monson Schools Read a Loud program. She reads to schoolchildren and helps the organization with its mission to distribute new books to the school and home libraries of children in need. She also serves on the Monson Savings Bank community reinvestment committee.

“Since I started my career with Monson Savings Bank, it has been clear to me that this bank has a strong commitment to serving their customers with the best service possible and giving back to the local communities,” Rodrigues said. “Likewise, they take care of their employees and encourage growth. I am so happy to continue to develop my skills with Monson Savings Bank and help our commercial-loan customers along their financing journey.”

Girls on the Run Western MA Completes Fall Season

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

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NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run Western MA completed its fall 2020 season, providing programming to Pioneer Valley youth both in-person and virtually.

Now more than ever, girls are facing unprecedented challenges. At an age when girls are already vulnerable to decreased self-esteem, the COVID-19 pandemic and societal tensions have led to even more exclusion and isolation. Girls on the Run brings girls from diverse backgrounds together to learn from one another. Volunteer coaches use a research-based curriculum to teach girls about empathy, celebrating differences, and finding strength in connectedness.

The fall season ended with a successful virtual 5K, and some teams hosted in-person, site-based 5Ks with their teams.

This season, thanks to collaboration with local parks and recreation departments and YMCAs, including the Hampshire Regional YMCA, 14 teams and just over 140 girls participated in the fall 2020 season. The organization hopes the spring season will be significantly larger, serving more girls. Girls on the Run is actively setting up spring sites now and recruiting coaches for the spring.

The year-end campaign launched in December with the goal of raising $10,000 to support the scholarship fund for the spring. All donations will directly support the scholarship fund in order to ensure that as many girls as possible have access to Girls on the Run regardless of where they live, financial ability, or physical ability; 65% of participants would not be able to participate without financial assistance.

For the first time ever, the board of directors is providing a matching challenge. Every dollar donated will be matched by the board up to $5,000.

Sponsors for the just-completed fall season include Hart & Patterson, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Health New England, Marisa Labozzetta and Marty Wohl, River Valley Counseling Center, Holyoke Gas and Electric, River Valley Coop, Greenfield Savings Bank, Synergy Physical Therapy, and Mission Velocity.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

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Serving Up Grants

The Greenfield Business Assoc. (GBA) recently awarded eight Greenfield businesses funding from the COVID-19 Business Reopening Outdoor Equipment Micro-Grant through MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places: Resurgent Places grant program. First-round grant awards were received by Brad’s Place, Denny’s Pantry, Hangar Pub and Grill, Hope & Olive, Main Street Bar and Grille, Mesa Verde, Terrazza, and the new Adam’s Donuts. Each of the eight recipients received grants of up to $1,200, and the GBA’s goal is to help at least eight more businesses with the remaining funds. Pictured: Mik Muller (right), GBA board president and owner of Montague WebWorks, hands a check to Michael Stone, manager of Hangar Pub and Grill.

Special Delivery

In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and with more families in need amid the pandemic than usual, MBK rallied to deliver Thanksgiving food items to the Gray House. Led by team leaders Chelsea Cox and Sarah Rose Stack, the team collected donations and money before making the dropoff. The team went shopping for turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings, and was able to fill four bins with food and make an additional monetary donation. The Gray House expected to feed between 800 and 1,000 families on Thanksgiving.

A Tasty Return

Seven culinary-arts students at Holyoke Community College have been on a slow simmer since March, when their first-semester schedules were interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They had just completed their seven-week introductory cooking course, but it’s tough to cook over Zoom, so their first semesters were put on hold until the fall. But the teaching kitchens at HCC’s Culinary Arts Institute reopened this fall, and the students were back at their stations, progressing through a series of accelerated, back-to-back classes designed to catch them up before the spring semester begins on Jan. 25.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

People on the Move

Anthony Worden

Michael Tucker

Kevin O’Neil, chairman of the board of directors of Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) and its Northampton Cooperative Bank division, announced the promotion of Anthony Worden to president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2021. This promotion is in anticipation of the retirement of current President and CEO Michael Tucker, who is relinquishing his title as president, but will remain CEO until his actual retirement in January 2022, when Worden will take over that role as well. Tucker will remain as a director of the bank and holding company. O’Neil noted that this transition schedule is part of an overall succession plan for the bank that the board adopted some time ago. Worden has worked closely with Tucker in addressing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic within the bank and its local communities. Tucker also noted he has complete confidence in Worden’s ability to lead the bank into the future. O’Neil noted the board was pleased to be able to select someone like Worden who already knows and values GCB’s traditions and internal culture. A Pioneer Valley resident for the past 30 years, he is a director, executive committee member, and chair of the governance committee for the United Way of Franklin County; a former director of the Franklin County Community Development Corp.; and a former director of the Berkshire Brewing Co. of South Deerfield. He received his bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst and his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, and he is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Monson Savings Bank announced the recent promotion of Rob Chateauneuf to senior vice president and senior commercial loan officer. In his new role, Chateauneuf will be responsible for leading the bank’s Commercial Lending team as they continue to serve local businesses of all sizes. He is skilled in commercial real-estate lending, C&I lending, construction lending, and SBA lending. At Monson Savings Bank, he most recently served as first vice president of Commercial Lending and has been the bank since 2012. With more than 20 years of banking experience, including commercial lending, residential lending, and retail branch management, he has a comprehensive understanding of the needs and challenges of commercial businesses. Chateauneuf earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Springfield Regional Chamber’s Leadership Institute at Western New England University and the American Bankers Assoc. Stonier Graduate School of Banking – Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2014, he was recognized as one of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty. He served on the board of directors at Hawthorn Services from 2006 to 2010, serving as president and chair from 2008 to 2010. When Hawthorn Services merged with the Center for Human Development (CHD), he was asked to join the CHD board, which he served as chair of the program committee and a member the board of directors from 2010 to 2020. He also served on the board of directors of the South Hadley Chamber of Commerce from 2004 to 2013. He has also been involved in myriad other charitable organizations and volunteer events throughout the years, including those benefiting Habitat for Humanity, the Westfield Boys & Girls Club, the United Way, and the towns of Agawam and South Hadley.

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Berkshire Bank announced the promotion of Jennifer Carmichael to executive vice president and chief internal audit officer. She previously served as senior vice president and audit manager at the bank. In her role, Carmichael will continue to lead all aspects of Berkshire’s internal audit and independent SOX testing programs. She is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance to management and the audit committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance and internal controls to support the achievement of organizational objectives as well as promote and facilitate continuous improvement as part of the third line of defense. She reports directly to the audit committee of the board of directors and administratively to acting CEO Sean Gray. Carmichael previously served as senior vice president and audit manager at Berkshire Bank. She joined Berkshire in 2016 from Accume Partners, where she served as senior audit manager to several clients in the New York and New England regions, including Berkshire. She began her career in the community-banking sector in internal audit roles and previously served several years at Ballston Spa National Bank, including as assistant vice president, compliance and BSA officer and assistant auditor. In addition to her professional achievements, she also serves as a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Vermont Veterans Home board of trustees, where she serves on the strategic planning committee.

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Eric Ohanian

Eric Ohanian, structural project engineer at Tighe & Bond Inc., was named a 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA). This award recognizes the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their interesting and unique work, and the resulting impact on society. Ohanian has been a key contributor to the successful rise of Tighe & Bond’s bridge-design and assessment practice over the last few years. His extensive experience and knowledge of engineering design have greatly contributed to the service the firm provides to municipal and DOT clients, including assisting numerous towns with applications for more than $3 million in grant funding for bridges. Beyond bridge design, his work includes business development, project management, marketing, mentoring, and engineering. His hard work was recognized early in his career with Tighe & Bond when he was selected to join the first year-long Aspiring Leaders Program. This provided an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and solve upcoming challenges. His contributions to the program resulted in the development of a new internal quality management committee, of which he is an active member. Ohanian will be honored by ACEC/MA alongside other award recipients at its 2021 awards gala.

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Belt Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of custom metal belt conveyer solutions and conveyor systems, announced that Timothy Condry has joined the team in the role of materials coordinator. A seasoned professional, he will coordinate logistics for the busy manufacturer. Condry holds business degrees from Manchester Community College and Eastern Connecticut State University. Prior to joining Belt Technologies, he was a production planner for 15 years, responsible for forecasting and purchasing materials, providing customer support, and production control.

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PeoplesBank recently announced nine promotions. Christina Bordeau has been promoted to assistant vice president, banking center manager for the High Street, Holyoke location. She has more than 24 years of financial-services and banking experience, having served in various retail banking roles. Michael Gay has been promoted to vice president, banking center manager for the Amherst location. He has more than 20 years of retail and banking experience. Jacquelyn Guzie has been promoted to vice president and regional manager. She has more than 20 years of financial-services and banking experience, having served in various retail banking roles, including managing the Suffield Banking Center. Clare Ladue was promoted to vice president and regional manager for the Holyoke region. She has more than 25 years of financial-services and banking experience, having served in banking center management, administration, and commercial lending. She previously served as banking center manager for the Hadley Banking Center and was promoted to assistant vice president, regional manager, in 2019. Aneta Lombardi was promoted to finance officer. She has more than 15 years of financial-services and banking experience, including serving in various positions in the finance division, most recently as financial analyst. Nicole Nelson was promoted to banking center manager at the Windsor Locks location. She has more than eight years of banking experience, including serving as assistant manager of both the East Longmeadow and Windsor Locks banking centers. Steve Parastatidis was promoted to first vice president, commercial banking. He has 16 years of banking experience. Brenda Rodriguez was promoted to assistant vice president, banking center manager of the Chicopee location. She has more than 14 years of financial-services and banking experience, having served in various retail banking roles, including most recently as banking center manager for the St. James Avenue, Springfield location. Danielle Rosario was promoted to vice president, banking center manager, for the Chicopee location. She has more than 17 years of banking experience.

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Bill Jackson

Restoration specialist Bill Jackson has joined the business-development team at Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Inc. He will work to expand partnerships and provide assistance throughout the New England condominium industry, particularly for members of the Community Associations Institute (CAI). His experience in the condominium industry will give property managers a go-to source for renovations that may include roofing, siding, windows, decks, and all-inclusive envelope projects. He will also work closely with clients to solve any issues. Jackson was a member of the CAI-CT board of directors, covering the Connecticut region, for six years. He also served on the association’s full fun committee and conference committee, and is a certified educated business partner. He worked for several years at two restoration companies. Jackson met Quenneville at a CAI conference in Connecticut, and is now hoping to meet property managers from all over New England to offer consultation and advice on upcoming projects and to solve any issues they might have. Jackson expects a busy spring because many projects have been put on hold during the pandemic.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

Company Notebook

‘Together HCC’ Campaign Earns National Recognition

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been named a finalist for a national Bellwether Award in recognition of its “Together HCC” fundraising and social-media campaign. HCC was one of 10 U.S. colleges selected as a finalist by the Bellwether College Consortium in its Workforce Development category, which identifies strategic alliances that promote community and economic development. Bellwether finalists represent leading community colleges whose programs and practices are considered outstanding and innovative. The college launched “Together HCC: A Campaign for Caring” at the end of March in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign sought to raise money for students facing economic hardships and collect stories to motivate and inspire them during a period of extreme disruption. The Bellwether College Consortium is a group charged with addressing the critical issues facing community colleges. The consortium honors community colleges with awards in three categories: instructional programs and services; planning, governance, and finance; and workforce development. The Bellwether Awards are widely regarded as one of the nation’s most competitive and prestigious recognitions for community colleges. HCC was the only community college in Massachusetts selected as a 2021 Bellwether finalist. After COVID-19 broke, HCC saw a dramatic rise in the number of applications to its Student Emergency Fund. In three months, the “Together HCC” campaign raised about $40,000 from nearly 200 private donors for the emergency fund, which also received a lift of $75,000 in COVID-19 relief funds from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Since March, the HCC Foundation has distributed almost $90,000 from the emergency fund to 130 students. For another key component of the campaign, HCC solicited uplifting anecdotes and images from alumni, faculty, staff, students, family members, and friends that were shared on HCC’s social-media channels using the hashtag #TogetherHCC.

Robinson Donovan, P.C. Makes Food Donation to Gray House

SPRINGFIELD — Robinson Donovan, P.C. made a donation of 100 pounds of side dishes to the Gray House to help ensure food on the table for local families this Thanksgiving. “We’ve partnered with the Gray House for several years for the Adopt-a-Family Christmas program, and wanted to do something extra this year, knowing how many people have been deeply impacted by the pandemic,” Partner Jim Martin said. “The Gray House is an invaluable community institution that we are proud to support.” Through the help of individuals and businesses like Robinson Donovan, the Gray House is able to provide turkeys and accompanying food for families in need on Thanksgiving.

Country Bank Supports Communities in Need

WARE — Country Bank announced a series of initiatives to help support local communities during the 2020 holiday season, especially those affected by the economic fallout from the ongoing pandemic. As part of these initiatives, Country Bank teamed up with Old Sturbridge Village to offer 750 free meals to families in need this Thanksgiving. Meals were delivered to St. John’s Food for the Poor, the YWCA, Abby’s House, Veterans Inc., and Elm Street Congregational Church. On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28, the Country Bank retail banking team will support local small businesses by purchasing 400 gift cards from businesses throughout its markets. These gift cards were distributed in Country Bank branch locations on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. The corporate-office team will also partner with Provision Ministry and assemble 250 backpacks filled with essential care items to be delivered to the Springfield Rescue Mission. Throughout the month of December, the famous red kettles will be visible at several Country Bank branch locations to help fill the void the Salvation Army will experience this year, in part due to the pandemic. Country Bank has donated $10,000 toward this meaningful cause. Finally, as part of its Community Cares program, the staff participated in its own Boston Marathon by ‘walking the distance’ via a downloadable app. This virtual challenge brought people together while supporting charities of their choice with a $500 donation. A total of $30,000 will be granted to charities.

Demore’s Automotive Owner Makes Holidays Brighter

PALMER — Jay Demore, owner of Demore’s Automotive in Palmer, believes in supporting the community. This week, more than 300 people in Palmer will have Thanksgiving meals thanks to the efforts of Demore; his sister JoAnn, operations manager at the auto shop; and a few customers who have come to the shop with checks for as much as $200 and $300. Demore, who has operated the auto-repair shop since 1997, will provide prepared meals from Palmer restaurants, 80 of which will go to elderly residents in town. For families that prefer to make Thanksgiving dinner, he’ll make sure they have a turkey and the ingredients for stuffing, side dishes, and desserts. Anyone in need was encouraged to message Demore privately through social media; customers and local residents who knew of a family in need reached out to let him know. The plan to help began last Easter, as restaurants and families began to be affected financially by the pandemic. That’s when Demore began purchasing gift cards for Palmer restaurants and giving them to town residents in need. Demore has taken his support of Palmer restaurants on the road with the Stand Out Truck, a mobile digital billboard. He purchased ads on the truck for his own business and, after seeing results, began purchasing ad space and sponsoring restaurants. He is also offering to help any families in need at Christmas — and not just with meals. Demore and his sister have already purchased some big-ticket toys, such as a remote-control Jeep, which he says will be decked out with the Demore Automotive logo, as well as boys’ and girls’ bikes, a play kitchen, and a Nintendo Switch.

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Donates 250 Turkeys to Gray House

SPRINGFIELD — The law firm Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley donated and helped distribute 250 frozen turkeys to aid the Gray House in its efforts to feed families in Springfield. “The mission of the Gray House is critical to our community,” Partner Earl Seeley III said. “We wanted to do what we could to further their efforts and help make Thanksgiving brighter for the people they serve.” Partner Charlie Casartello added that “the need to help people overcome food insecurity is more acute now than ever. Everyone deserves a great Thanksgiving dinner, and we were happy to have the opportunity to pass out the turkeys to our neighbors and wish everyone a happy holiday.” Attorneys from the firm were on hand to personally distribute the turkeys to individuals who had signed up with the charity to receive one. Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley is a law firm of more than 15 lawyers who devote their practice to protecting the rights of injured individuals.

Wheeler & Taylor Insurance, Claire Teague Senior Center Team Up on Thanksgiving Meals

GREAT BARRINGTON — Wheeler & Taylor Insurance in Great Barrington teamed up with the Claire Teague Senior Center to give local seniors a complete Thanksgiving dinner they could easily prepare at home. J. Scott Rote, president of the insurance agency, bought oven-ready turkey breast with gravy kits at a local supermarket. He and his staff added vegetables, cranberry sauce, mashed-potato mix, dessert, and four KN95 face masks to each package. In all, the packages will yield about 300 to 350 meals. Polly Mann-Salenovich, director of the Clare Teague Senior Center in Great Barrington, delivered them to a local senior-housing complex and individual seniors. Separately, Kimberly Briggs, account manager at Wheeler & Taylor, who is also the secretary of the Junior League of Berkshire County, spearheaded employee fundraising for the People’s Pantry in Great Barrington. In total, Wheeler & Taylor employees donated 10 boxes of groceries that were delivered to the pantry by Briggs and Rote.

Asnuntuck Accredited as American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility

ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College recently became the first American Welding Society (AWS) accredited test facility (ATF) in Connecticut. Students enrolled in Asnuntuck’s welding program will have an opportunity to earn certifications. According to Richard Munroe, one of two certified instructors at Asnuntuck, the program establishes minimum requirements for test facilities, their personnel, and equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders. AWS’ website explains that entrusting welder certification to ATF specialists makes good business sense for contractors and fabricators. Companies are increasingly realizing the shortcomings of self-qualification and are switching to AWS accredited test facilities to test and qualify their welders. ATFs help them save money, improve productivity, and reduce liability by entrusting their welder certification to experts. The Asnuntuck Community College welding program began in 2004 at Windsor High School and was moved to the Asnuntuck campus in 2008. Now known as the welding and fabrication program, it has graduated approximately 1,000 students since its inception. The college has dedicated 10,000 square feet to welding instruction in a state-of-the-art facility on the Enfield campus, which includes 75 welding booths.

Golden Years Home Care Services Gives Care Packages to Veterans

EAST LONGMEADOW — Golden Years Home Care Services partnered with Veterans Outreach Centers of Massachusetts Inc., Commonwealth Care Alliance, and Springfield Pharmacy to deliver “Appreciation for Your Service” care packages to veterans in Springfield on Nov. 24. Thanksgiving is a time when most people think about what they are thankful for. Staff at Golden Years say they are thankful to veterans for all the work they have done for this country, but, while providing home-care services to veterans, they noticed that not all veterans have the basic necessities most take for granted. The partnership among the organizations supplied veterans with toothbrushes, gloves, hats, socks, shampoo, hand sanitizers, masks, deodorant, soap, razors, and more supplies. They also received a turkey provided by Golden Years Home Care.

FutureHealth to Combine Forces with Insurance for Students

SPRINGFIELD — FutureHealth announced it has entered into an agreement with Insurance for Students, located in Delray Beach, Fla., to combine their expertise as one company. They have developed and will be distributing the next generation of student insurance products and services. Pat White, president and founder of Insurance for Students, has been designing, marketing, and administering comprehensive student accident and health plans for colleges and universities for more than 40 years. Kevin Saremi, president and founder of FutureHealth, has been providing online health-education programs that address mental health and other health-related issues within the student market. Prior to starting FutureHealth, he founded Consolidated Health Plans (now Wellfleet), a third-party administrator for student health-insurance products for more than 20 years, before selling the company to Berkshire Hathaway.

Resinate Inc. Opens Second Dispensary in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — Resinate Inc. — a locally owned and operated, vertically integrated cannabis company — opened its second retail location at 110 Pleasant St. in Northampton on Nov. 20. Resinate, which also has a facility in Worcester, is opening its second location during an unprecedented period with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and will strictly adhere to CDC and Commonwealth guidelines to keep its staff and patrons healthy. Resinate Northampton offers online pre-ordering, in-store pickup, and limited parking. Additional parking is available at the E.J. Gare parking garage and the Armory lot. Metered on-street parking is also available. For more information about Resinate, product offerings, and dispensary hours and locations, visit www.iresinate.com or e-mail [email protected].

TommyCar Collision Opens in Northampton

HADLEY — TommyCar Auto Group, which operates five car dealerships in Hampshire County, is expanding into the auto-body business with the opening of its new TommyCar Collision Center in Northampton. The center, which is now open, is located at 32 Damon Road, next door to the auto group’s Volvo Cars Pioneer Valley dealership. TommyCar Collision will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers free estimates. Services will include, but are not limited to, automotive glass replacement; body and bumper repair; detailing; frame straightening; full-service mechanical services; painting; paintless dent repair; repair after hail damage; repairs for scratches, dents, and door dings; and windshield repair and replacement. To learn more or schedule service, call (413) 517-3855 or visit tommycarcollision.com.

Liberty Mutual Lends Support to Square One Campaign for Healthy Kids

SPRINGFIELD — Liberty Mutual Insurance is the latest corporation to lend its support to Square One’s Campaign for Healthy Kids — a multi-year fund-development initiative focused on the agency’s commitment to providing healthy meals, physical fitness, social-emotional well-being, and a healthy learning environment. The $3,000 gift comes at a critical time as Square One recently expanded its early-education program to include full-day remote learning support for children in kindergarten through grade 5, in addition to its traditional preschool classrooms, family childcare offerings, and family-support services.

“The vital services the Square One team provide to the community on a daily basis have taken on a whole new level of importance during this unprecedented time,” said Beth Green, Liberty Mutual Insurance Contact Center Operations associate. “Early education is one of the most effective ways to improve a child’s long-term security and well-being, and the services offered by Square One are core to Liberty Mutual’s values of being there for people when they need us most. We are honored to help them fulfill their commitment to provide high-quality early education and a safe and healthy community for Springfield’s children.”

Contribution Clothing Supports Nonprofits with Holiday Gift Guide

LUDLOW — Kelly Partridge, Founder of Contribution Clothing LLC, launched the mission-driven online boutique, www.contributionclothing.com, in June 2019. The boutique, which retails new women’s apparel and accessories, provides quarterly monetary donations to Western Mass. nonprofit organizations that share a vision of empowering women and girls. The woman-led boutique is currently working to gift 15% of its net profits to Dress for Success Western Massachusetts. This holiday season, Contribution Clothing is promoting Gifts That Give Back, a holiday gift-guide collection featuring select items each week leading up to Christmas. The collection will include pre-sale items not typically available at the boutique, with price points of $50 and under to keep holiday shopping affordable. Since the launch of the website, Contribution Clothing has provided monetary donations to a variety of organizations, such as Empty Arms Bereavement Support, Ovations a Cure for Ovarian Cancer, Shriners, Girls Inc. of the Valley, Girls on the Run, Christina’s House, the Care Center, Bay Path University, and Safe Passage. The ambitious clothing line hasn’t stopped there, also supporting many community-based events and fundraisers, such as the Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage, the Women Empowered calendars for Girls Inc. and Girls on the Run, and the Unify Against Bullying Fashion show, and Partridge even created her own volunteer event in support of Christina’s House this past quarter.

Local College Students Compete in Online Grinspoon Pitch Contest

AGAWAM — The Grinspoon Entrepreneurship Initiative’s first online, fully remote regional pitch competition took place on Nov. 17. Twenty-one students from area colleges delivered 60-second pitches to an audience of their peers in Zoom breakout rooms. After a popular vote, four finalists were selected to receive $50 each. Next came the final competition. Winning the grand prize and a total of $150 was Jenny Jung, a junior at Amherst College. Her idea is PressBeta, a beta-testing platform for independent game developers to be connected to beta testers for $59 per month. Passionate gamers can test out interesting, pre-launch games and give feedback in exchange for limited, early access.

Bradley Recognized by Condé Nast Traveler Readers as Eighth-best U.S. Airport

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that Condé Nast Traveler released the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Bradley International Airport recognized as the eighth-best airport in the U.S. The awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. Bradley International Airport was recognized as a top-10 airport for the fourth consecutive year. “This award is a tremendous honor during a challenging year for the travel industry, and we are proud to once again be recognized among our nation’s best airports,” said Kevin Dillon, executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority. “We thank the travel community for their continued vote of confidence in Bradley International Airport and for underscoring the value of traveling through a smaller airport. Now more than ever, Bradley Airport stands out by always offering a clean, safe, and convenient travel experience.”

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Berkshire Helping Hands, Inc., 12 Beecher St. Adams, MA 01220. Marilyn Honig, 4651 Main Road, Stamford, VT 05352. To promote and carry out the assistance of the poor and distressed and the promotion of social welfare by assisting the homeless and those at risk of being homeless, transitioning from homelessness, or unable to manage necessary aspects of maintaining their living situation.

AGAWAM

JGB Industries Inc., 378 Walnut St. Ext., Agawam, MA 01001. Joseph M. Carlos, 20 Peach Tree Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. To own and operate a restaurant business.

LS Express Inc., 242 River Road, Agawam, MA 01001. Serge Nakhabenko, same. Trucking.

BLANDFORD

Blandford Animal Hospital, 46 Woronoco Road. Blandford, MA 01008. Russ Lapierre, same. Veterinary hospital and any related activity.

BARRE

Donahue & Sons Mgmt., Inc., 123 Cutoff Road, Barre, MA 01005. Thomas P. Donahue, same. Solar farm operations and management; land management.

CHICOPEE

Christopher Rogers Inc., 39 Pheasant Way, Chicopee, MA 01022. Christopher Rogers, same. Transportation logistics.

Scott Lee Management Inc., 39 Ferwood St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Scott Lee, same. Musical artist management.

CONWAY

Molding Search Group Inc., 149 Whately Road Conway, MA 01341. Robbie J. Edwards, same. Plastic injection molding recruitment.

EAST LONGMEADOW

DK Drywall Inc., 15 Barnum St. East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Daniel C. Ryan, same. Construction services.

The East Longmeadow Baseball Association Inc., 22 Brookhaven Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. William Berks, 78 Lasalle St. East Longmeadow, MA 01028. The East Longmeadow Baseball Association (ELBA) shall provide baseball related services to any youth who take part in any such activities or programs within the Town of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts.

FLORENCE

Grace Paint and Tile Inc., 303 Riverside Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Jeffrey Brian Vaughan, same. Painting and tile.

Vietnamese Restaurant Corp, 311 Riverside Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Maruone Sothi Thach, same. Full-service restaurant.

GREENFIELD

Davis Property Management Inc., 36 Log Plain Road, Greenfield, MA 01301. Allen G. Davis, same. Purchase, sale and rental of retail property.

Greenfield Beauty Inc., 130 Main St. Greenfield, MA 01301. Phong Duong, 51 Cypress St. Greenfield, MA 01301. Nail salon and spa.

Whitney Hill Corp., 122 Main St. Greenfield, MA 01301. Dale S. Whitney, 178 Old Vernon Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.

SPRINGFIELD

Fusion Pest Management Inc., 125 Pine Acre Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Christopher W. Morin, same. Pest control.

One Stop Boston Road, Inc., 475 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Bharatkumar S. Patel, 110 Wheatland Ave. Chicopee, MA 01020. Convenience and package store.

WESTFIELD

Mass Obtain Corp., 50 Medeiros Way, Westfield, MA 01085. Dale Unsderfer, 48 Sunset Dr. Westfield, MA 01085. Salvage and resale of architectural items for demo.

Psych Coastal Billing Inc., 15 Susan Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Nancy R. Veto, same. Medical billing.

Unbroken Wings, Inc., 99 Northridge Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Michael Perrier, same. Unbroken Wings Inc. will give tangible assistance to those in need, and to support charities such as, but not limited to, the local children’s miracle network through charity festivals and other fundraising efforts.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of November 2020. (Filings are limited due to closures or reduced staffing hours at municipal offices due to COVID-19 restrictions).

HADLEY

Agusto Therapeutic Massage
245 Russell St., 11C
Debra Agusto

The Pilates Studio
104 Russell St.
KLM Enterprises

The Quarters
8 Railroad St.
Game Over, LLC

Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters
227 Russell St.
Bradley Borofsky

Train Performance
31 Campus Plaza Road
Richard Hogans

NORTHAMPTON

A & H Auto Repair
222 North King St.
Louis Robinson

Animal Instincts Inc.
204 Main St.
Jamai Lowell

Balagan Cannabis
235 Main St.
Adi Nagli

Bright Spark Paper
31 Perkins Ave.
Louisa Wimberger

Divine Wetlands Consulting
12 Crosby St.
Meredith Borenstein

Eastside Grill
19 Strong Ave.
Debra Flynn

Euphoria Float Spa
241 King St.
Todd Thibodeau
Harlow Luggage
196 Main St.
Alfredo Parsons

Hawkins Stump Grinding
963 Ryan Road
Jonathan Hawkins

ILoveMondayMornings.com
248 Park Hill Road
Rebecca Castro

J. Squires Contracting
17 Maple Ave.
Justin Squires

Law Office of Caitlin E. Keiper
351 Pleasant St., Suite B, #266
Caitlin Keiper

Leather & Lace Hairstyles
9 North Main St.
Heather Wright

Michele Boucher
200 Main St.
Michele Boucher

Northampton Community Acupuncture
160 Main St., Suites 23 & 24
Rachel Condon

A Notch Above Hair Salon
200 Main St.
Colleen Secovich

The Profound Sound Voice Studio
140 Pine St.
Justina Bradford Golden

Rare Forms
118 Florence St.
Gregory Bossie

Retro Genie
11C Bridge St.
Jean Mulvey

Somatic BODY
55 Indian Hill
Christine Cole

SOUTHWICK

Karen Roberts Equine
72 Vining Hill Road
Karen Roberts

Travel Majic
312 South Longyard Road
Cheryle Fenton

WESTFIELD

Alex Sheremet Photography
102 Elm St., Suite 17
Alex Shemeret Photography

Finding Space in Your Place
287 Falley Dr.
Tracy Racicot

GPS Builders, LLC
48 Marla Circle
Gregory Strattner

Midac Corp.
6 Coleman Ave.
Midac Corp.

Park Square Realty
44 Elm St.
PSQ Inc.

Ray Davidson’s Home Improvement
45 Rogers Ave.
Raymond Davidson

The Serendipity Project
38 Elm St.
Thaddeus Krutka

Westfield Liquors
95 Main St.
Patel Liquor, LLC

WEST SPRINGFIELD

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

Fathers & Sons Volkswagen/Audi West Springfield
434 Memorial Ave.
Damon Cartelli

Fathers & Sons Volvo Cars West Springfield
989 Memorial Ave.
Damon Cartelli

Mariflar Joya
43 Rogers Ave.
Maria Rodriguez-Maleck

Naples Realty Group
150 Front St.
Dominic Santaniello

Rotary Liquors
52 Park St.
Jennifer Demerski

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

Bankruptcies

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

Agront, Sonia E.
207 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/02/2020

Barreto, Christian
80 Barrett St., Apt. A4
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/06/2020

Barrows, Emily
265 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/14/2020

Beattie, Lynne A.
350 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/01/2020

Berkshire Kettlebells
Webb, Evan Arthur
453 West Main St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/06/2020

Carter, Cherri L.
a/k/a Johnston, Cherri L.
627 Elm St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/01/2020

Colon, Joana
76 Lyons St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/13/2020

Fredette, Deborah Jean
8 Depot St., Apt. 4
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/13/2020

Galeucia, Brian T.
38 Beacon Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/09/2020

Garneau, Patricia A.
107 Highview Dr., Apt. A
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/11/2020

Girardin, Terrance T.
Girardin, Tami L.
362 Springfield St., Apt. 6
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/15/2020

Kreikamp, Brad J.
61 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/11/2020

Leary, James R.
21 Greenwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/04/2020

Leblanc, Sarah Beth
263 School St., #1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/04/2020

Loughman-Bull, Arthur P.
Loughman-Bull, Maura M.
35 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Date: 11/02/2020

MacAlpine, Kenneth
58 Curtis Ter.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/12/2020

Martin, Scott A.
950 Blandford Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Date: 11/08/2020

Martinez, Maria
45 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/05/2020

Michalak, Anthony F.
Michalak, Carolyn J.
6 Varney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Date: 11/07/2020

Miller, Gregory L.
206 First St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/10/2020

Nunez, Carlos
59 Meetinghouse Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/04/2020

Orange Capital Holdings LLC
210 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 11
Date: 11/11/2020

Pavalyuk, Peter
Pavalyuk, Natalya G.
112 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/04/2020

Thornton, Keri A.
69 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/02/2020

Twarowski, Christine Frances
25 Guyotte Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/12/2020

Wine Shop at Home
Cuzzone, Melissa Ann
75 Fox Farm Road
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 11/09/2020

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 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

BERNARDSTON

199 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Alexandra Margosian
Seller: Troy Santerre
Date: 11/10/20

55 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Ramu P. Raju
Seller: Urban Veneer LLC
Date: 11/02/20

74 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Eric L. Fiske
Seller: Fisher INT
Date: 11/13/20

31 West Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $283,800
Buyer: Paul Kocot
Seller: Donald Slocum
Date: 11/12/20

BUCKLAND

10 Gardner Falls Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tyler Rock
Seller: Janice A. Rock
Date: 11/03/20

33 Sears St.
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Paul Degeorges
Seller: MHFA
Date: 11/06/20

COLRAIN

181 Call Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Many Properties LLC
Seller: Luke M. Johnson
Date: 11/02/20

DEERFIELD

97 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Jonathan Galenski
Seller: Irene M. Baronas
Date: 11/13/20

ERVING

35 High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Sanford Cluett
Seller: Lois A. Lively
Date: 11/13/20

GILL

43 Vassar Way
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $413,000
Buyer: Paul D. Vassar
Seller: Vincent J. McHugh
Date: 11/10/20

GREENFIELD

33-35 Abbott St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Maureen L. Borg
Seller: Robert J. Clancy
Date: 11/02/20

658 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jennifer Beckham
Seller: Marie A. Vidal
Date: 11/06/20

371 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $139,200
Buyer: Christopher Coeur
Seller: Richard V. West
Date: 11/04/20

35 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Dawn S. Montague
Seller: Jessica M. Biggie
Date: 11/02/20

26 Mary Potter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: John A. Macleod
Seller: Emmy Y. Phelps
Date: 11/06/20

70 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Zachary B. Podhorzer
Seller: Gail J. Shea
Date: 11/13/20

191 Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: SCF RC Funding 4 LLC
Seller: Brycar LLC
Date: 11/04/20

43 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Agape Moldovian Baptist Church
Seller: First Cong Church Greenfield
Date: 11/09/20

61 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $239,375
Buyer: Meghan S. Carroll
Seller: Archelon Properties LLC
Date: 11/10/20

243-245 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Ovidiu Nikita
Seller: Valerie J. Rowell
Date: 11/13/20

LEYDEN

189 Eden Trail
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Reilly
Seller: Elizabeth Emery
Date: 11/03/20

38 Keets Brook Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Alexander Beroz
Seller: Paul E. Kocot
Date: 11/12/20

MONTAGUE

128 7th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: 7th Street RT
Seller: Julianna R. Stevens
Date: 11/06/20

105 G St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: James G. Martineau
Seller: Danny J. Mason
Date: 11/06/20

107 G St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: James G. Martineau
Seller: Danny J. Mason
Date: 11/06/20

6 Grant St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Zachary French
Seller: Grouts Corner Realty LLC
Date: 11/10/20

58 High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Grincavitch
Seller: Morgan Bailey-Aronson
Date: 11/10/20

Ross Ave.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $254,900
Buyer: Zachary French
Seller: Grouts Corner Realty LLC
Date: 11/10/20

38 Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Beaven F. Burkett
Seller: Alan E. Kurkulonis
Date: 11/05/20

NORTHFIELD

340 Caldwell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Casey Dellapenna
Seller: Parsons, Richard G., (Estate)
Date: 11/04/20

20 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Eleanor M. Demont
Seller: ALWS LLC
Date: 11/03/20

ORANGE

20 Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $220,350
Buyer: Ethan Mueller
Seller: ARPC LLC
Date: 11/12/20

98 Bartlett Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kyle Newton
Seller: Scott A. Parker
Date: 11/09/20

581 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: David L. Eadie
Seller: James R. Aldrich
Date: 11/06/20

10 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Thomas P. Sexton
Seller: Macleod, Norman H., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/20

4 Shingle Brook Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Steven S. Gelinas
Seller: Kyle Newton
Date: 11/09/20

SHELBURNE

79 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: James G. Martineau
Seller: Danny J. Mason
Date: 11/06/20

SUNDERLAND

6 Garage Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Delta Sand & Gravel Inc.
Seller: Robert O. Schulze
Date: 11/13/20

113 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Shelley L. Poreda
Seller: Sunderland Rentals LLC
Date: 11/13/20

304 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kyle Ferdinand
Seller: Jonathan L. Wooley
Date: 11/06/20

36 Reservoir Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $306,500
Buyer: Andrew R. Garlo
Seller: Donald S. Mathison TR
Date: 11/03/20

75 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Noah D. Horn
Seller: Susan J. Bitters
Date: 11/09/20

221 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $327,700
Buyer: Jessie K. Berlingo
Seller: Mary B. Evans
Date: 11/13/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

57 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Gianna E. Albano
Seller: Kyle Pfeffer
Date: 11/13/20

235 Bowles Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $2,525,253
Buyer: 235 Bowles Road LLC
Seller: Crosby Queenin Properties LLC
Date: 11/13/20

35 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Emir Katica
Seller: Jeffrey J. Hichborn
Date: 11/12/20

58 Hayes Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Henry L. Dubay
Seller: Mariette E. Raymond
Date: 11/03/20

101 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Angelica I. Mendez
Seller: Carl A. Dickmann
Date: 11/10/20

270 Leonard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Adam P. Ducharme
Seller: David L. White
Date: 11/05/20

17 Liswell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Yevgeny Ukrainets
Seller: Adam C. Nouwen
Date: 11/06/20

1815 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Juliano Holdings MA LLC
Seller: John W. Drewnowski
Date: 11/05/20

522 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Andrey Bateyko
Seller: Fredey, Robert W., (Estate)
Date: 11/02/20

267 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Noemi Amaris
Seller: Manuel T. Reyes
Date: 11/13/20

18 Sherman Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Bedrettin Tokgoz
Seller: Paul Karnaukh
Date: 11/12/20

74 South Park Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Cardin
Seller: Wayne M. Aldinger
Date: 11/06/20

576 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Hichborn
Seller: James K. Burghoff
Date: 11/10/20

1182 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 1182 Springfield St LLC
Seller: Palatium Realty Inc.
Date: 11/02/20

BLANDFORD

109 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Allison Tison-Greer
Seller: Lucia M. Sullivan
Date: 11/06/20

BRIMFIELD

86 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Clifford G. Phaneuf
Seller: Shana J. Hendrikse
Date: 11/02/20

CHICOPEE

66 Acker Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Tyler Leclerc
Seller: Jennifer L. Bourque
Date: 11/06/20

70 Beaumont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $336,500
Buyer: Katelyn Nadeau
Seller: Amie L. Wozniak
Date: 11/02/20

59 Brightwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Mark C. Gadoury
Date: 11/02/20

180 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Steven M. Menard
Seller: George, Bernard J. S., (Estate)
Date: 11/05/20

630 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Lopez
Seller: Janet P. Lavoie
Date: 11/13/20

21 Daniel Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Briggette P. Cortes-Ruiz
Seller: Claire L. Cucchi
Date: 11/12/20

9 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Juan A. Castano-Perez
Seller: Jason W. Lepage
Date: 11/02/20

125 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Angel G. Rodriguez-Colon
Seller: Katelyn Nadeau
Date: 11/02/20

50 Donlyn Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Zaida I. Mejias
Seller: Blanchard, Janice M., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/20

86 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Murphy
Seller: Jose G. Santos
Date: 11/02/20

341 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rinaldi Pease RE LLC
Seller: Round 2 LLC
Date: 11/13/20

57 Hillman St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Stephen T. Hews
Seller: James E. Grise
Date: 11/13/20

23 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kendrick J. Hutchins
Seller: Nathan R. Lepage
Date: 11/13/20

70 Labelle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: James E. Jerram
Seller: Lisa C. Ealum
Date: 11/12/20

122 Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Lee Maisonet
Seller: JTT Realty LLC
Date: 11/13/20

89 Maplewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael Chant
Seller: Karl E. Piedra
Date: 11/06/20

78 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Corey Croteau
Seller: Janet M. Lanier
Date: 11/13/20

92 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Erik Govoni
Seller: Joyce A. Bernash
Date: 11/09/20

111 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jason P. Fay
Seller: Robert A. Fimbel
Date: 11/13/20

182 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Delaney Duprat
Seller: David J. Valego
Date: 11/10/20

69 Olea St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Riverbound Investments Inc.
Seller: Thomas R. Maynard
Date: 11/04/20

46 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: MA Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Mieczyslaw Niziol
Date: 11/05/20

45 Oxford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carol A. Fournier
Seller: David R. Simard
Date: 11/05/20

81 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Connor Dube
Seller: Justin Piantek
Date: 11/13/20

8 Pleasantview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Meadowbrook Prop Solutions
Seller: Carolyn A. Gould
Date: 11/06/20

24 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Renata Smith
Seller: Lindsy M. Canuel
Date: 11/12/20

51 Schley St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises
Seller: Barbara J. Surprenant
Date: 11/03/20

13 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,500
Buyer: Andrew R. Desrochers
Seller: Joanne M. Rouillard
Date: 11/13/20

141 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Victor A. Rivera
Seller: Abrheem Mustafa
Date: 11/13/20

181 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Caleb G. Montalvo-Burgos
Seller: Waldemar Moreno
Date: 11/10/20

572 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Correa
Seller: Lindsay A. Drobnak
Date: 11/12/20

24 Theodore St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Scott C. Bennett
Seller: Jane K. Michon
Date: 11/05/20

96 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: John M. Wegrzyn
Seller: Dumais, Alexander J., (Estate)
Date: 11/04/20

60 Yvette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Gary Pierce
Seller: Jason R. Tuynman
Date: 11/04/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

165 Benton Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: WMMM LLC
Seller: Mackenzie Property Group LLC
Date: 11/04/20

182 Benton Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $5,930,400
Buyer: SROA 182 Benton Mass. LLC
Seller: Storage Pros East Longmeadow
Date: 11/06/20

21 Deer Park Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $2,150,000
Buyer: Mackenzie Properties Group LLC
Seller: Wmmm LLC
Date: 11/04/20

340 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Darrel H. Seal
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 11/03/20

428-A Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Adam Erickson
Seller: David G. Comeau
Date: 11/02/20

175 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Santaniello
Seller: Theresa Fiorentino
Date: 11/10/20

100 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: John Margeson
Seller: Stanley J. Graziano
Date: 11/03/20

51 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $324,150
Buyer: Anthony H. Nguyen
Seller: Socha Prop Management LLC
Date: 11/06/20

HAMPDEN

36 Burleigh Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: David M. Laventure
Seller: Keith E. Modestow
Date: 11/13/20

31 Crestwood Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Matthew Lecuyer
Seller: Philip A. Tarsi
Date: 11/09/20

43 Crestwood Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Peter Maziarz
Seller: Sulham, Evelyn L., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/20

236 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Mackinnon
Seller: Susan J. Alston
Date: 11/10/20

144 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jesse Os
Seller: Brian K. Macleod
Date: 11/12/20

HOLLAND

42 Craig Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Charlie Michaud
Seller: Donald P. Powers
Date: 11/06/20

95 East Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Luke Vilandre
Seller: CSA Realty Inc.
Date: 11/04/20

HOLYOKE

90 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Deborah R. Ashe
Seller: Chad A. Groleau
Date: 11/13/20

9 Clark St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Myra A. Lam
Seller: Anna K. Morrell
Date: 11/04/20

19 Cook St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Angel L. Fernandez
Seller: Janice A. Lepine
Date: 11/03/20

8 Cottage Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Josue Sosa-Diaz
Seller: Alexa Roman
Date: 11/13/20

1093 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Rice
Seller: Edwin Gonzalez
Date: 11/09/20

2 Francis St.
Holyoke, MA 01013
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Mark J. Rodgers
Seller: Mary L. Curro
Date: 11/13/20

615 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Tyler Souders
Seller: Zebunnisa Haq
Date: 11/02/20

181-183 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: 181 High Holyoke MA LLC
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 11/06/20

1 Joanne Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Matthew Giroux
Seller: Joanne M. McGuire
Date: 11/13/20

60 King St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $223,700
Buyer: Shawn P. Ferry
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/09/20

40 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: John Areche
Seller: Naugler, Cynthia S., (Estate)
Date: 11/10/20

183 Madison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: John Nichols
Seller: Amy C. McDonough
Date: 11/13/20

428 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: 428446 Maple LLC
Seller: Muni Management Inc.
Date: 11/06/20

446 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: 428446 Maple LLC
Seller: Muni Management Inc.
Date: 11/06/20

463 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nilsa E. Laboy
Seller: Christopher Gosselin
Date: 11/02/20

13-15 Parker St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Joaveliza Rodriguez
Seller: Thomas G. Griffin
Date: 11/13/20

135 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Moses Claudio
Seller: Angel Maldonado
Date: 11/13/20

131-133 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Dario J. Ramones
Seller: Rypec LLC
Date: 11/13/20

LONGMEADOW

354 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kraver FT
Seller: Marcus J. Bouchard
Date: 11/06/20

15 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Sara Caulson
Seller: Daniel B. Waterman
Date: 11/06/20

140 Field Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Dunn
Seller: Laura E. Sklba
Date: 11/06/20

40 Hillcrest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $471,900
Buyer: Daniel Waterman
Seller: E. Thomas Foster
Date: 11/06/20

105 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Serghei Sleptov
Seller: Kathleen Crews
Date: 11/05/20

32 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: William C. Loiselle
Seller: Olena Sleptov
Date: 11/05/20

469 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Edward N. Astanin
Seller: Yesenia Y. Santos
Date: 11/06/20

26 Sherwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Marcus J. Bouchard
Seller: Judith S. Cohen
Date: 11/06/20

75 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $398,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Counts
Seller: Daniel W. McKay
Date: 11/10/20

LUDLOW

614 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Carlson FT
Seller: Richard Kowalski
Date: 11/06/20

213 Clover Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Alexander Brady
Seller: Regina E. Momnie
Date: 11/02/20

31 Fairway Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $278,300
Buyer: Luis D. Quiterio
Seller: Frank N. Trolio
Date: 11/13/20

Harvest Dr. #27
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Antonio J. Martins
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 11/06/20

85-87 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Nicole V. Murray
Seller: Theresa A. Sears
Date: 11/06/20

96 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Thomas Dandeneau
Seller: Daniel W. Zglobicki
Date: 11/05/20

135 Kirkland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rong Lin
Seller: Ana A. Pinto
Date: 11/03/20

Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Chaloux
Seller: Grabowski, Antoni F., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/20

250 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Pollard
Seller: Nicole V. Libiszewski
Date: 11/06/20

108 Pine Knoll Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Tyler G. Beaudry
Seller: Idalina S. Lavoie
Date: 11/06/20

405 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Grace M. Larochelle
Seller: Cynthia M. Saleh
Date: 11/04/20

84 Yale St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Brianna Guimond
Seller: Walter A. Stewart
Date: 11/06/20

MONSON

184 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Money Source Inc.
Seller: Caleb A. Giard
Date: 11/06/20

54 Childs Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: John A. Gola
Seller: Scott M. Beaulieu
Date: 11/09/20

34 Harrison Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Thanooe P. Paul
Seller: Charles S. Puliafico
Date: 11/03/20

6 Hilltop Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Deborah Blanchard
Seller: Michael Pelland
Date: 11/13/20

8 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Mary B. Holland
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 11/06/20

17 Old Stagecoach Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Edwin Gonzalez
Seller: Jason Woodrow
Date: 11/09/20

MONTGOMERY

7 Carrington Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Chelsi L. Derrig
Seller: Susan Johnston
Date: 11/04/20

172 Pitcher St.
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Michelle Candiano
Seller: Sandra H. Gil
Date: 11/10/20

PALMER

145 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Craig A. Dahlquist
Seller: Theresa M. Dahlquist
Date: 11/05/20

144 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Darcey Fuller-Walulak
Seller: Ethan A. Buckley
Date: 11/06/20

12 Norman St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Burgess
Seller: Christine Tetreault
Date: 11/02/20

1075 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Bilodeau
Seller: Lee A. Shepka
Date: 11/06/20

4177 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nathan B. Hodgman
Seller: Jared M. Laroche
Date: 11/13/20

1259 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Qingxia Wu
Seller: James A. Bray
Date: 11/06/20

100 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Isela C. Santos-Rodriguez
Seller: Reynaldo Pedraza
Date: 11/06/20

237 Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Parker
Seller: James T. Mitchell
Date: 11/02/20

18 Wright St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Victoria Morris
Seller: Judy Bergdoll
Date: 11/06/20

SPRINGFIELD

39 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mint Realty Group LLC
Seller: George B. Witman
Date: 11/04/20

15 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,300
Buyer: Marilyn Gali
Seller: Luis A. Villanueva
Date: 11/12/20

137-139 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Frank Vazquez
Seller: Charlie Melo-Perez
Date: 11/04/20

37 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Andy Gustave
Seller: Michael Czerwinski
Date: 11/06/20

180 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kacey Smith
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 11/02/20

63 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ilka A. Rivera
Seller: Heidi T. Munro
Date: 11/06/20

46 Beauregard St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Louisa J. Gonzalez
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 11/02/20

299 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Daniel Della-Giustina
Seller: Siam Williams Investment Group LLC
Date: 11/06/20

35 Bennington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Anh K. Bach
Seller: Darrel Seal
Date: 11/02/20

49 Bennington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ford
Seller: Brian P. Oconnor
Date: 11/05/20

80 Bircham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Osvaldo Velazquez
Seller: Edna C. Lheureux
Date: 11/09/20

82 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Yecika Irlanda
Seller: Eslainy Diaz
Date: 11/05/20

42-44 Blodgett St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Paul R. Gauthier
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 11/09/20

472 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Springfield Boston Road LLC
Seller: 83 Worthen Street Inc.
Date: 11/13/20

484 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Springfield Boston Road LLC
Seller: 83 Worthen Street Inc.
Date: 11/13/20

500 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Springfield Boston Road LLC
Seller: 83 Worthen Street Inc.
Date: 11/13/20

23 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Crystal Cappas
Seller: Gloria Caballer-Arce
Date: 11/06/20

50 Brickett St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,920
Buyer: Luis E. Ferrer
Seller: Zoraida Velazquez
Date: 11/06/20

46 Brighton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Tania M. Cabrera
Seller: Jason I. Bolanos
Date: 11/10/20

83 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Luis Caraballo-Cancel
Seller: Patricia Mitchell
Date: 11/13/20

5 Capitol Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Herman R. Little
Seller: Steven M. Wolf
Date: 11/05/20

801 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ruth M. Bonilla-Rivera
Seller: MBC Properties LLC
Date: 11/10/20

48 Collingwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $211,550
Buyer: Nicole Seo
Seller: Szajgin, Anna J., (Estate)
Date: 11/05/20

92 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Angel Collazo-Velazquez
Seller: Jorge L. Cuello
Date: 11/06/20

45 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Diandra Velez
Seller: Jorge J. Velez
Date: 11/02/20

200 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Randy S. Son
Seller: Michele Brodeur
Date: 11/03/20

41 Daytona St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: David Givans
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/10/20

20 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Joe O’Dell-Gray
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 11/05/20

184 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Starla A. Hampton
Seller: Tawanda M. Kitt
Date: 11/10/20

248 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Lesley Santana
Seller: Sal Santaniello
Date: 11/06/20

32 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Moumie Dibinga
Seller: RBT Enterprises LLC
Date: 11/10/20

196-206 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Thi Tai
Seller: Tuan Dam
Date: 11/02/20

93 Druid Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Randy Moquin
Seller: Francis T. Keefe
Date: 11/03/20

171 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Nydia Abrante-Aviles
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 11/05/20

42 Embassy Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Robin Cook
Seller: Anthony M. Willett
Date: 11/05/20

84 Everett St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Rebecca Okyere
Seller: Cesario M. Ferreria
Date: 11/10/20

82 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Angel A. Reyes
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/02/20

33 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: David Givans
Seller: Turcotte, Andrew S., (Estate)
Date: 11/04/20

5 Fenimore Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Somchai Daniels
Seller: Michael J. Chabot
Date: 11/10/20

15 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Eric L. Melendez-Gerena
Seller: Genevieve Construction Development Group
Date: 11/13/20

55 Fredette St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Adam Goncalves
Seller: Icelene E. Campbell
Date: 11/12/20

132 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Alexander Camire
Seller: Amanda C. Ledwith
Date: 11/02/20

68 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Juliano Callirgos
Seller: Lakeside Properties LLC
Date: 11/02/20

84 Goodrich St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Yaritza Colon
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 11/05/20

71-73 Governor St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Eslainy Diaz-Agramonte
Seller: Luke F. Cournoyer
Date: 11/12/20

111 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joel S. Rivera-Nieves
Seller: Lauren A. Burtch
Date: 11/12/20

209 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Angel Santiago
Seller: Danyal R. Dumas
Date: 11/09/20

173 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anthony J. St.Cyr
Seller: Krista Gale
Date: 11/02/20

280 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Eilish Garvey
Seller: Anthony J. Villamaino
Date: 11/12/20

8 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Francheska Vargas
Seller: Samuel R. Shaw
Date: 11/02/20

158 Jamaica St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Allen J. Palatino
Seller: Joshua D. Bernacchia
Date: 11/02/20

64 Judith St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brenda L. Colon-Rubet
Seller: Marie A. Lavallee
Date: 11/03/20

119 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Angel Garcia
Seller: Chekquita R. Barnes
Date: 11/02/20

56 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Manifesting Income LLC
Seller: Diane B. Davidson-Rec
Date: 11/03/20

7 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Janaya Robinson
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 11/05/20

68 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Carolyn Nemier
Seller: Patti McCauley
Date: 11/06/20

23 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jahaziel Santiago
Seller: Victoria Antwi-Boasiako
Date: 11/05/20

11-1/2 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shahroz Ahmed
Seller: Taniel V. Santourian
Date: 11/02/20

56 Mulberry St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jennifer Nwaifejokwu
Seller: B2R LLC
Date: 11/03/20

99 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Luis Martinez-Baez
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 11/13/20

191 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sharon Pankey
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 11/10/20

125 Odion St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Diana Delacruz
Seller: Lynn C. Stockley
Date: 11/13/20

17 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sasha M. Nunez
Seller: Nomxolisi Khumalo
Date: 11/06/20

1018 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Marisol Santini
Seller: Jesus Estremera
Date: 11/10/20

107 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Chrissea M. Oates
Seller: Latonia N. Naylor
Date: 11/06/20

67 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Walter L. Bliss
Seller: Liam D. Hogan
Date: 11/12/20

108 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jorge L. Vazquez
Seller: Brian J. Hearn
Date: 11/12/20

15 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jerry Torres
Seller: Dennis F. Reardon
Date: 11/13/20

15-17 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Cassandra L. Chavarria
Seller: Garrett J. Moulton
Date: 11/13/20

56 Riverview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Maxim W. Daviau
Seller: Lawrence M. Libow
Date: 11/13/20

305 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Raul F. Vega
Seller: Alex Owusu
Date: 11/02/20

32 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Jilson R. Salem
Seller: First Time Out Realty LLC
Date: 11/13/20

69 Sherman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Denise B. Heatley
Seller: Joaquim Santos
Date: 11/12/20

119 State St.
Springfield, MA 01013
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rossmere LLC
Seller: 121 State Street LLC
Date: 11/02/20

54 Sunbrier Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Shawn Douglas
Seller: Anastasia Tabasco-Flores
Date: 11/03/20

92 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Karl Burston
Seller: Jose R. Gonzalez
Date: 11/12/20

63 Sunset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Noah J. Cousineau
Seller: Nicolas A. Malinowski
Date: 11/04/20

76 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Alison Peplinski
Seller: Patrick J. Sullivan
Date: 11/03/20

305 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Charis M. Sanchez-Diaz
Seller: Anthony R. Correa
Date: 11/12/20

36 Switzer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Juan C. Masionett
Seller: Daniel Carthon
Date: 11/13/20

144 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Irene Maldonado
Seller: Ann M. Hennessy
Date: 11/06/20

43 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Desmond W. Henry
Seller: Vera E. Mihalcik
Date: 11/03/20

209 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Claire B. Hamilton
Seller: Brian K. Potter
Date: 11/13/20

280 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joshua Rivera
Seller: Nichole M. Hodges
Date: 11/06/20

24 Van Horn Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Sonia A. Monegro
Seller: Zahoor U. Haq
Date: 11/04/20

45 Washington Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $285,900
Buyer: Elizabeth Ghedi-Ehrlich
Seller: John H. Dillon
Date: 11/13/20

62 Waverly St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jose Laboy
Seller: Sheng-Shiang Peng
Date: 11/03/20

117 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $254,500
Buyer: Kamal A. Watt
Seller: Bruce M. Richardson
Date: 11/02/20

45 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Leah N. McCarthy
Seller: Joseph N. Leone
Date: 11/09/20

114 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Brendan W. Holland
Seller: John P. Ochoa
Date: 11/10/20

SOUTHWICK

13 Concord Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Nicholas Sonsini
Seller: Garry A. Porter
Date: 11/02/20

6 Ed Holcomb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Burke
Seller: Snow, Norman E., (Estate)
Date: 11/06/20

11 John Mason Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $425,100
Buyer: James McInerney
Seller: Michael R. Zahner
Date: 11/13/20

Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Seller: Rita B. Damico
Date: 11/13/20

136 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $198,725
Buyer: John J. Nardacci
Seller: Donna L. Johnson
Date: 11/13/20

8 Pondview Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $796,750
Buyer: William VanDyke
Seller: Joseph A. Walz
Date: 11/10/20

100 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Keith Modestow
Seller: Gary L. Teodore
Date: 11/13/20

23 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Rosalie Dialessi
Seller: Jared Hamre
Date: 11/12/20

107 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Alex B. Weber
Seller: Gregory E. Haskins
Date: 11/13/20

TOLLAND

69 South Village Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Catherine A. Demers
Seller: Larry S. Isaacs
Date: 11/03/20

WALES

6 Sichols Colony Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Pauline Santello
Seller: Vincent E. Bradway
Date: 11/13/20

55 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Roy McCullough
Seller: Karen L. Outlaw
Date: 11/06/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

41 Belle Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Luis Navarro-Mena
Seller: Dheyaa Zaidan
Date: 11/10/20

14 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $368,007
Buyer: Michael Parolo
Seller: Lori S. Bonk
Date: 11/09/20

72 Clyde Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $227,152
Buyer: Michael J. Ford
Seller: David D. Deaton
Date: 11/09/20

278 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jesus Estremera
Seller: Gregg A. Gibson
Date: 11/10/20

42 Fabyan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Gonzalez
Seller: Luis A. Antonmarchi
Date: 11/05/20

215 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Alyssa Vincelette
Seller: Zachary L. Morin
Date: 11/06/20

1097 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Hadley Inc.
Date: 11/12/20

1105 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Hadley Inc.
Date: 11/12/20

89 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Hadley Inc.
Date: 11/12/20

99-105 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Elizabeth Hadley Inc.
Date: 11/12/20

35 Plateau Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Aaron Gonzalez
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 11/10/20

86 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Klejna
Seller: Steven F. Bradway
Date: 11/05/20

41 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,700
Buyer: James P. Keizer
Seller: Timothy J. Ouimette
Date: 11/13/20

62 Sherwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Steven M. Wolf
Seller: Torre, Jean C., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/20

3 Somerset Heights
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: West Co. Investments LLC
Seller: Marvin Larivee
Date: 11/10/20

36 Squire Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Paul Denoncourt
Seller: Christopher M. Donohue
Date: 11/12/20

17 Tiara Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Mohammad A. Burhan
Seller: Tiara N. Kolodziej
Date: 11/04/20

268 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Zachary L. Morin
Seller: Claire D. Charland
Date: 11/06/20

WESTFIELD

148 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Curtis A. Curylo
Seller: Sergiy Suprunchuk
Date: 11/13/20

19 Bush St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: ONJB LLC
Seller: Cassandra L. Jaeger
Date: 11/13/20

15 Dickens Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Luis A. Curbelo
Seller: Alex Frazier
Date: 11/03/20

1760 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Fiodor Artin
Seller: Keith P. Powers
Date: 11/06/20

289 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jason M. Donnachie
Seller: Amanda Vanbuskirk
Date: 11/13/20

75 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robin E. Johnson
Seller: Patricia A. Kalfa
Date: 11/10/20

4 Hillary Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Brett R. Salls
Seller: Jeffrey G. Affeldt
Date: 11/06/20

47 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Alyson C. Yorlano
Seller: Andrew J. Kopacka
Date: 11/10/20

27 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Valeriy M. Sivokonenko
Seller: Angela R. Martin
Date: 11/13/20

38 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Tsheteej Gurung
Seller: Joseph M. Yorlano
Date: 11/10/20

7 Laurel Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Chandler Twining
Seller: Chad C. Patterson
Date: 11/03/20

93 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sardinhas & Constante Realty
Seller: Margaret M. Amanti
Date: 11/12/20

153 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Debbie M. Smith
Seller: SA Holding 2 LLC
Date: 11/06/20

760 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Nathan Kantor
Seller: Valarie Rafus
Date: 11/13/20

23 Morningside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: William N. Landford
Seller: Joanne L. Zomek
Date: 11/13/20

64 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Vadim Plotnikov
Seller: Donald A. Humason
Date: 11/06/20

162 Old Cabot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Abdias Garcia
Seller: Giberson Construction Inc.
Date: 11/12/20

100 Park Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Archie F. Hogue
Seller: Ruth C. Aborjaily
Date: 11/05/20

70 Patterson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,700
Buyer: Justin W. Piantek
Seller: Marisa A. Masciadrelli
Date: 11/13/20

111 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jill M. Krueger
Seller: Jane M. Rhodes
Date: 11/06/20

47 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Roberts
Seller: Henry Dubay
Date: 11/03/20

17 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Juan Villanueva-Lopez
Seller: John L. Ryan
Date: 11/06/20

22 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,250
Buyer: Sharon L. Kamlowski
Seller: Thomas F. Roche
Date: 11/02/20

48 Scenic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Christopher Ryder-Neary
Seller: Michael D. Buell
Date: 11/13/20

987 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Mary J. Hanrahan
Date: 11/13/20

16 Spruce St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Koryd B. Lavimoniere
Seller: Louise M. Cyr
Date: 11/06/20

17 Stephanie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Chad C. Patterson
Seller: Mark S. Dupuis
Date: 11/04/20

20 Stratfield Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $222,900
Buyer: Anthony E. Salvatore
Seller: Robert T. Smyk
Date: 11/12/20

5 Walker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Charles A. Valentine
Seller: Rose M. Valentine
Date: 11/03/20

1178 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kyle W. Morrissey
Seller: Aleksey V. Burlachenko
Date: 11/02/20

WILBRAHAM

17 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Michael D. Marceau
Seller: Kathleen E. Demartino
Date: 11/12/20

19 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Kissane
Seller: Ann N. Hapgood
Date: 11/05/20

1876 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $512,500
Buyer: Anatomy LLC
Seller: Ginpop Property LLC
Date: 11/05/20

22 Bungalow Point
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Thomas Brennan
Seller: Fontaine, Janet D., (Estate)
Date: 11/03/20

2 East Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Robert P. Stanek
Seller: Timothy J. Messier
Date: 11/13/20

14 Fernwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christopher Drobnak
Seller: Bahadir K. Akcam
Date: 11/12/20

18 Grassy Meadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Chad Dakin
Seller: Sean J. Murphy
Date: 11/05/20

479 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Seller: Ats, Marilyn, (Estate)
Date: 11/05/20

45-47 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Richard Yen
Seller: Raev LLC
Date: 11/13/20

735 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Brian P. O’Connor
Seller: Matthew T. Kissane
Date: 11/05/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

273 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $715,000
Buyer: 273 Amity Street RT
Seller: Andrew C. Jones
Date: 11/06/20

61 Dennis Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Benjamin Donaldson
Seller: Nikos C. Berkowitz
Date: 11/06/20

171 Heatherstone Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Richard J. Giglio
Seller: Lindsley G. Boiney
Date: 11/10/20

48 Jenks St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Marcus S. Opalenik
Seller: Ellen M. Fagan
Date: 11/12/20

3 Juniper Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Yong X. Liu
Seller: Kravetz, Bettie R., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/20

38 Lessey St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Margaret J. McLaren
Seller: Carol Ranzel-Wallace RET
Date: 11/13/20

108 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $796,000
Buyer: Nikos C. Berkowitz
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 11/06/20

325 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Thanh N. Tran
Seller: Hai Tran
Date: 11/09/20

199 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: 199 Northampton Road LLC
Seller: Shuo Hu
Date: 11/02/20

1100 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Marilyn D. Glass
Seller: Hop Brook TR
Date: 11/13/20

11 South Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Raskin
Seller: South Middle Street Inc.
Date: 11/06/20

61 Tanglewood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Shannon C. Roberts-Henry
Seller: Yecheng Yang
Date: 11/06/20

150 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $432,500
Buyer: Martin A. Lewis-Gonzalez
Seller: Deborah Wright
Date: 11/06/20

98 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Brennan McKenna
Seller: Norman H. Campbell IRT
Date: 11/03/20

BELCHERTOWN

Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Risi
Seller: Thomas P. Tremblay
Date: 11/03/20

46 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Hope Sholes-Pinder
Seller: Susan J. Stebbins
Date: 11/09/20

2 Cobb Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Jesus R. Alvarado
Seller: Keith D. Poulin
Date: 11/13/20

251 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Matthew Crandall
Seller: Patrick C. Delaney
Date: 11/06/20

91 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Glenda L. Colon
Seller: David J. Wolan-Jedziniak
Date: 11/13/20

139 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Francis Como
Seller: Mohan T. Chellani
Date: 11/06/20

Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Risi
Seller: Thomas P. Tremblay
Date: 11/03/20

16 Waterford Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $542,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Rivers
Seller: Sharon D. Barnett RET
Date: 11/13/20

CUMMINGTON

497 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Joshua S. Tatro
Seller: Lawrence R. Sears
Date: 11/03/20

EASTHAMPTON

16 Adams St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Andrew T. Sirulnik
Seller: John Knybel
Date: 11/02/20

10 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Rafiullah Gholam
Seller: Hazrat Gholam
Date: 11/06/20

302 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Cabral
Seller: Maureen McCarthy
Date: 11/06/20

32 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Sullivan
Seller: Jonathan D. Remillard
Date: 11/09/20

9 Prospect St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Denise Cruze IRT
Seller: Ronald P. Shepard
Date: 11/13/20

15 Summer St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Christina Yong-Wu
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 11/13/20

GOSHEN

8 Lilly Pond Lane
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marci L. Windsheimer
Seller: Cory D. Powell
Date: 11/02/20

GRANBY

7 Cold Hill Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $225,925
Buyer: Susan Fortin
Seller: Mary E. Curtin
Date: 11/05/20

43 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Hillside Builders & Remodelers
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/02/20

HADLEY

8 Kosior Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Mellinda J. Martin
Seller: Kathryn M. Martin
Date: 11/02/20

2 Meadow St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Stevenson-Dykes
Seller: Green Tree Family LP
Date: 11/05/20

HATFIELD

11 Chestnut St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Dadmun
Seller: Pelis, Matilda H., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/20

3 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Mark J. Stevens
Seller: Edward G. Lagoy
Date: 11/10/20

13 Mountain Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robert T. Bartlett
Seller: Dave & Marion Dulong FT
Date: 11/02/20

189 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Ashley R. Higgins
Seller: Dave & Marion Dulong FT
Date: 11/02/20

11 Pleasant View Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $468,500
Buyer: Christopher R. Szawlowski
Seller: Dennon A. Rodrigue
Date: 11/09/20

MIDDLEFIELD

142 Chipman Road
Middlefield, MA 01011
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John Donnelly
Seller: Matthew Lovechio
Date: 11/10/20

148 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Chase E. Carrington
Seller: Christopher Dadak
Date: 11/10/20

NORTHAMPTON

5 Bernache St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Janet P. Kyle
Seller: Nancy T. Gokey
Date: 11/04/20

468 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,010,000
Buyer: Just Flow RT
Seller: Coles Meadow Properties LLC
Date: 11/12/20

54 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Rita Liberti
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 11/09/20

110 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Richard Hinckley
Seller: Charles F. Ksieniewicz
Date: 11/09/20

29 Isabella St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Rebekah J. Steinfeld
Seller: William G. Duffy
Date: 11/09/20

37 Manhan St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Naomi D. London
Seller: Cathy G. Cross
Date: 11/12/20

31 Murphy Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Georganne Sexton
Seller: Kathleen M. Suchocki
Date: 11/09/20

50 Musante Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: David H. Bragdon INT
Seller: Fernando M. Gorostieta
Date: 11/10/20

PELHAM

25 Butterhill Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Christopher St.Cyr
Seller: Michael S. MacDonald
Date: 11/09/20

SOUTH HADLEY

478 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John G. Lorenz
Seller: Gerald Lorenz
Date: 11/13/20

130 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Anthony Barbosa
Seller: William P. Just
Date: 11/06/20

21 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Roy
Seller: Kevin J. Otto
Date: 11/09/20

21 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Ruell
Seller: Blanchard, Ellen A., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/20

9 Lawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Jacquelynne M. Williams
Seller: John P. Simpson
Date: 11/05/20

135 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Menard, Mark Paul, (Estate)
Date: 11/13/20

28 River Lodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Brian M. Keller
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 11/13/20

12 Skinner Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Robert J. Kudla
Seller: Marc Pohl
Date: 11/09/20

14 Stonegate Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $682,500
Buyer: Donald J. Lonczak
Seller: Gomigo Properties LLC
Date: 11/13/20

20 Sunset Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Faisal I. Algosair
Seller: Justin L. Wipf
Date: 11/02/20

SOUTHAMPTON

11 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $514,000
Buyer: Matthew Gladu
Seller: Rafael A. Roca
Date: 11/09/20

Fitch Farm Way #2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: David Garstka Builders LLC
Seller: RGB Industries Inc.
Date: 11/06/20

Fitch Farm Way #3
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: RGB Industries Inc.
Date: 11/05/20

14 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Rafael A. Roca
Seller: Thomas A. Fuller
Date: 11/06/20

117 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Leveille
Seller: Kaushal V. Shah
Date: 11/06/20

WARE

120 Bacon Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Douglas Alley
Seller: Stewart A. Terrien
Date: 11/03/20

9 Bellevue Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Charles E. Hollimon
Seller: James M. Regin
Date: 11/13/20

137 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Robert E. Shover
Seller: Flat Brook Farm TR
Date: 11/03/20

298 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: David J. Hamlin
Seller: Roslyn T. Kzsaszcz
Date: 11/13/20

6 Park St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Rachael Johnson
Seller: Naomi B. Barton
Date: 11/10/20

24 Parker St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: QFAM Warrior LLC
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 11/06/20

25 Parker St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: QFAM Warrior LLC
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 11/06/20

61 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $299,500
Buyer: Rejicus LLC
Seller: William N. Landford
Date: 11/13/20

WILLIAMSBURG

9 Grove St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Joseph V. Andrews
Seller: Franklin D. Anglin
Date: 11/10/20

132 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Liana Griffin
Seller: Robert Pstanek
Date: 11/13/20

WESTHAMPTON

25 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Smith
Seller: Evelyn J. Holland
Date: 11/12/20

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff December 8, 2020

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Berkshire Retail-C, LLC
185 Exchange St.
$5,240 — Install fire alarm in Rent-A-Center space

Shawinigan Drive, LLC
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$25,000 — T-Mobile to remove three antennas and three TTAs, install three antennas and three remote radio units, and associated cables and hardware

NORTHAMPTON

57 Main Street, LLC
57-59 Main St.
$85,000 — Renovate facade, kitchen renovation, demolish second-floor porch

Axl, LLC
41 Strong Ave.
$5,000 — Demolish interior of existing restaurant in preparation for future buildout

City of Northampton
212 Main St.
$49,081 — Structural repair to elevator shaft in municipal building

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
10 Hawley St.
$113,650 — Renovate rectory, detatched garage, and social center

Smith College
22 Paradise Road
$45,000 — Porch repair

Village Hill Road, LLC
35 Village Hill Road
$43,000 — Install rooftop solar panels

LEE

Lee Bank
102 West Park St.
$6,756 — Install fire-alarm system

LENOX

Overlee Property Holdings, LLC
65 Church St.
$1,074 — Re-pipe wet chemical fire-suppression system to cover changed appliances

PITTSFIELD

Berkshiretown, LLC
176 Columbus Ave.
$238,761 — Roofing

City of Pittsfield
874 North St.
$88,000 — Roofing

Christopher Connell
9 Dalton Ave.
$24,000 — Install fire-alarm system

John M. Nolan Revocable Trust
40 Bartlett Ave.
$24,458 — Insulation

Keypoint Partners
660 Merrill Road
$1,200 — Install two concrete piers with anchor bolts for Callahan Sign

NY District Pilgrim Holiness Church Inc.
423 Elm St.
$7,000 — Roofing

Peru Properties, LLC
741 Tyler St.
$90,000 — Install fire barrier between business and residential uses, renovate interior finishes

Radio Place, LLC
39 Forest Place
$43,000 — Foundation

Eric Zahn
2 Westview Road
$130,977 — Install rooftop solar panels

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$84,733 — Alter space in basement area for two distribution offices

Bond Street Development, LLC
25 Bond St.
$13,370 — Relocate interior door and install interior window units at Veterans Administration clinic

Crown Atlantic Co., LLC
22 Birnie Ave.
$30,000 — Remove and replace three antennas and three remote radio units on cell tower

East Springfield Realty, LLC
100 Brookdale Dr.
$73,000 — Install demising wall for future tenant space for Falvey Linen

The Republican Co.
1860 Main St.
$30,000 — Interior demolition on first floor for future buildout in Republican building

Audriana Vargas
17 Marble St.
$2,000 — Add insulation to attic floor

Nationwide Unemployment Scam Targets Massachusetts Claimants

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

Daily News

BOSTON — The Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) announced updated information regarding the scope and extent of the national unemployment-fraud scam as it relates to Massachusetts.

As previously announced, criminal enterprises in possession of stolen personal information from earlier, unrelated commercial data breaches continue to attempt to file large numbers of illegitimate unemployment claims through the Massachusetts unemployment system.

In order to ensure the integrity of the unemployment system, DUA is continuing to apply enhanced identity-verification measures that may temporarily delay the payment timeframe for some unemployment claims in Massachusetts. DUA is also working with state and federal law-enforcement agencies, municipalities, and dedicated constituent service personnel to address the national unemployment-fraud scheme.

Individuals who believe a false unemployment claim has been filed in their name are urged to utilize the Department of Unemployment Assistance fraud contact form at mass.gov/unemployment-fraud or to call the DUA customer service department at (877) 626-6800.

UMass Amherst Study to Assess Impact of Dual-use Solar-agriculture Installations

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

Daily News

AMHERST — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Office announced that a team led by Dwayne Breger, extension professor at UMass Amherst, has been selected for a three-year, $1.8 million award to study the effects of co-locating solar-energy panels and agriculture operations at up to eight different farms across the Commonwealth. The work will be in partnership with landowners, state agencies, solar developers, and a nonprofit farmland organization.

“Our objective with this award is to have the opportunity to do robust research to address the dearth of data on the impact of this solar approach to agricultural productivity and farm viability,” said Breger, who is also director of UMass Clean Energy Extension. “We need data on how the agriculture will perform and how the project economics will affect individual farms and the state agricultural economy as a whole.

“Right now,” he went on, “many communities don’t have the necessary experience to understand and manage the solar development that is coming, and farmers don’t have science-based facts to fully assess the opportunities that developers are proposing to them. Our project will do the research to allow us to help farmers and communities make informed decisions about the solar opportunities that are coming their way.”

Breger points out that two state agencies, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the Department of Energy Resources, are keenly interested in this project, as outcomes will provide the science to inform policy development.

Jody Jellison, director of the UMass Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment and UMass Extension, noted that “the dual use of land for farming and solar energy has gotten many people excited about its potential. Now, with this new project, we’ll be able to begin developing data to quantify the agronomic and economic effects on farming to determine whether that excitement is warranted or not.”

Breger and research colleagues at UMass Extension, the UMass Cranberry Station, the campus’s Department of Resource Economics, and the American Farmland Trust will study the economic and social impact of solar-agriculture co-location on farms by establishing site trials and assessing crop productivity, soil health, and micro-climatic conditions. Sites will grow a range of crops, including pumpkins, strawberries, greens, winter squash, cranberries, other vegetables and fruit, hay, and grazing.

Farm partners are in Grafton, Carver, Dighton, Plympton, Hadley, Colrain, and Charlemont. Solar-developer partners BlueWave Solar, Pine Gate Renewables, and Hyperion Systems are dedicating portions of their commercial dual-use solar installations at these farms for research site trials enabling a robust research scope over varied agricultural conditions. Most site trials will get underway in March 2021 in time for the first planting, Breger said.

He and colleagues will also study public acceptance of solar-agriculture co-location and develop practical co-location management guidelines for growers, solar developers, and other relevant stakeholders. The DOE says it is interested in “research and analysis that enable farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural enterprises to gain value from solar technologies while keeping land available for agricultural purposes.”

Breger noted that UMass Amherst’s Crop Animal Research and Education Center and farm in South Deerfield hosts one of the state’s first dual-use solar-agricultural installations, giving the campus valuable early experience in this research area.

Attorney Eleanor Williams Appointed to HCC Board of Trustees

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Eleanor Williams, a lawyer who now works for MassMutual, has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College (HCC) board of trustees by Gov. Charlie Baker. Her term will expire on March 1, 2024.

“I am thrilled to be part of this amazing community of leaders who are striving to move forward the mission of Holyoke Community College,” Williams said. “I’ve enjoyed meeting President [Christina] Royal, and I look forward to building many positive relationships here for the benefit of the college, its students, and faculty.”

Williams attended her first HCC board meeting on Nov. 24 over Zoom.

“We are excited to welcome Attorney Williams to the HCC board of trustees,” Royal said. “Her extensive leadership experience at MassMutual and her appreciation for the role of community colleges, and specifically HCC in our region, will be invaluable to the board’s important work. I look forward to leveraging her expertise as HCC continues to strengthen its support for students, especially during this pandemic.”

Williams has worked for MassMutual since 2011, starting as assistant vice president and counsel in the company’s dispute-resolution group. From 2017 to 2019, she served as chief of staff to the executive vice president and was part of the senior leadership team. She is now the business leader working with the Product and Marketing business units to drive product development and efficiency.

Prior to that, she worked at Choate Hall & Stewart LLP in Boston as an associate in the law firm’s finance and restructuring practice group.

Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in foreign service from Georgetown University, a law degree from Boston College School of Law, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

STCC Creates Affordable Transfer Agreements with Post University

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) partnered this fall with Post University in Waterbury, Conn. to offer seamless transfer pathways in six programs.

Students in the following STCC associate-degree programs have an opportunity to transfer to Post University and pursue a bachelor’s degree: applied psychology, business transfer, communication and digital media, criminal justice transfer, early childhood education transfer, and human services/social work.

Post University offers classes online but also has a 58-acre main campus that includes six student residence halls, an admissions building, a library, a fitness center, and a multi-purpose sports facility. The main campus classes for spring 2021 will be online in response to risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. STCC is also planning online classes this spring with a mix of low-density, in-person labs for health and manufacturing programs.

STCC and Post University signed the agreements in September. STCC offers dozens of pathways for transferring to a four-year college or university. Students who take advantage of the transfer pathways can see significant financial savings, said Matt Gravel, dean of Academic Initiatives at STCC.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Post University and give our students a great opportunity to save money while pursuing a bachelor’s degree. You can save thousands of dollars by starting at STCC and transferring through one of our many pathways,” he noted. “We encourage students who are planning on going on to a four-year college or university after STCC to speak with their academic advisors early about the transfer pathways. They will need to plan early in order to take courses or programs that parallel requirements at the college they plan to attend.”

In addition to agreements with Post University and other institutions, STCC participates in MassTransfer, a program that guarantees participating students admission to the Massachusetts public university of their choice, provided they graduate from an approved major at STCC with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; Commonwealth Commitment, a component of the MassTransfer program that provides additional financial incentives to students who complete their associate and bachelor programs within a certain timeframe; and Gen Ed Foundation, a 34-credit block of courses that, once completed at STCC, will satisfy the general-education requirements at any public college or university in Massachusetts.

To learn more about the transfer agreements at STCC, including ones with Post University, visit stcc.edu/resources/academic-support/transfer/agreements.

BusinessTalk with with Nick Morin

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

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 42: Dec. 7, 2020

George talks with Nick Morin, founder and president of Iron Duke Brewing

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Nick Morin, founder and president of Iron Duke Brewing about the intriguing turn of events involving his brewery and landlord Westmass Development Corp. A year or so ago, this company was brewing Eviction Notice IPA and seemingly bound for Wilbraham. Now, it’s staying in Ludlow Mills and has plans for expansion. Hear how it all happened and what’s next for this growing company. It’s must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk.

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The 2020 Healthcare Heroes Event

By BusinessWest Staff December 7, 2020

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Since BusinessWest and its sister publication, Healthcare News, launched the new recognition program known as Healthcare Heroes in 2017, the initiative has more than succeeded in its quest to identify true leaders — not to mention inspiring stories — within this region’s large and very important healthcare sector.

The award was created to recognize those whose contributions to the health and well-being of this region, while known to some, needed to become known to all. And this is certainly true in this year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several months ago, the decision makers at the two publications knew that, during this very difficult time, our healthcare community was challenged as perhaps never before, and had to summon its collective strength, imagination, and dedication to clear a seemingly endless list of hurdles and continue to provide needed services to the residents of this region.

We knew that a sector already heavily populated with heroes would have even more individuals worthy of that term. So we invited people to nominate these heroes for the award we created, and the judges tasked with scoring them were impressed and, in some ways, overwhelmed by the stories generated by these nominations.

Overall, everyone who was nominated this year is a hero, but in the minds of our judges, 10 of these stories stood out among the others. The Healthcare Heroes for 2020 are:

The 2020 Healthcare Heroes

• The staff at Holyoke Medical Center

• Mark Keroack, president and CEO of Baystate Health

• Christopher Savino, Emeline Bean, and Lydia Brisson, Clinical Liaisons for Berkshire Healthcare Systems

• The Institute for Applied Life Sciences at UMass Amherst

• Maggie Eboso, Infection Control and Prevention Coordinator at Mercy Medical Center

• Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare

• Jennifer Graham, Home Health Aide at O’Connell Care at Home

• The Nutrition Department at Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc.

• Helen Gobeil, Staffing Supervisor at Visiting Angels West Springfield

• Friends of the Homeless

View the 2020 Healthcare Heroes Program Guide HERE

Photography by: Dani Fine Photography

Meet the Judges

Harry Dumay

Harry Dumay is president of Elms College in Chicopee. Prior to becoming the 11th president of Elms in 2017, Dumay was senior vice president for Finance and chief financial officer for Saint Anselm College from 2012 to 2017. He formerly served as chief financial officer and associate dean at Harvard University’s Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, associate dean at Boston College’s Graduate School of Social Work, and director of Finance for Boston University’s School of Engineering.

Cristina Huebner Torres

Cristina Huebner Torres is director of Research and Wellness at Caring Health Center in Springfield and a winner of the Healthcare Heroes award in 2019 in the category ‘Innovation in Healthcare.’ With more than 15 years of experience in public-health research, her work is guided by theoretical frameworks from social epidemiology and medical anthropology focused primarily on social determinants of health, health disparities, and health equity as they shape chronic illness prevention and management among ethnically diverse, urban, low-income populations.

Kathy Wilson

Kathy Wilson is the retired president and CEO of Behavioral Health Network (BHN) and winner of the Healthcare Heroes award in 2019 in the category of ‘Lifetime Achievement.’ She served in her role at BHN for more than 30 years, growing it into a $115 million network of behavioral-health programs with more than 2,000 locations and more than 40 locations, ranging from detox centers and step-down facilities to 24-hour crisis-intervention centers and developmental- and intellectual-disability services.

Six UMass Amherst Faculty Recognized Among Most Highly Cited Researchers

By BusinessWest Staff December 4, 2020

Daily News

AMHERST — Six campus researchers in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at UMass Amherst have been recognized among the world’s most highly cited researchers in 2020 by London-based Clarivate Analytics, owner of the Web of Science. They have consistently had high citation counts over a decade.

Now in its seventh year, the citation analysis identifies influential researchers as determined by their peers around the world. They are judged to be influential, and their citation records are seen as “a mark of exceptional impact,” the company says.

The six from UMass Amherst are environmental chemist Baoshan Xing in CNS’s Stockbridge School of Agriculture, Distinguished Professor of Food Science David Julian McClements and food scientist Hang Xiao, microbiologist Kelly Nevin Lovley, materials scientist Thomas Russell, and Vincent Rotello, the Charles A. Goessmann Professor of Chemistry and a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. All are repeat members of the list.

McClements is internationally known for his cutting-edge work in food design and nanotechnology, including encapsulating nutraceuticals in nanoparticles to preserve nutrients. Xiao’s lab focuses on molecular mechanisms and interactions of possible disease-preventing nutraceuticals to enhance nutrient bioavailability through food processing and nanotechnology, among other topics.

Nevin Lovley’s lab, part of the Geobacter Project, works to determine the electron transport chain in these bacteria with a goal to develop techniques to optimize the cells’ electrical production for better fuel-cell performance, among other goals. The Rotello lab takes a multi-disciplinary approach, bringing chemistry, biology, and biomedical engineering to tailor nanomaterials to develop new biological applications.

Russell, internationally known as an inventor, names his lab’s research interests in polymer phase transition, polymers’ surface and interfacial properties, directed self-assembly processes, and using polymers as scaffolds and templates to generate nanoscopic structures. Environmental scientist Xing’s lab focuses on protecting the environment by maintaining and improving soil and water quality. This includes investigating the behavior and agricultural application of engineered nanomaterials and using spectroscopic and analytical instruments to study interactions among organic compounds, natural organic matter, and mineral particles.

The highly cited list, announced from the company’s U.S. office in Philadelphia, names a total of about 3,400 highly cited researchers in science and social-science fields. The company says it focuses on contemporary research achievement, and only highly cited papers in science and social-science journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection during the most recent 11-year period are surveyed.

Two years ago, Highly Cited Researchers introduced a new cross-field category to identify researchers with substantial influence across several fields during the data census period. At UMass Amherst, Nevin Lovley and Rotello appear in this category for 2020.

“There is no unique or universally agreed concept of what constitutes extraordinary research performance and elite status in the sciences and social sciences,” the report’s editors point out. “Consequently, no quantitative indicators will reveal a list that satisfies all expectations or requirements. Moreover, a different basis or formula for selection would generate a different, though likely overlapping, list of names. Thus, the absence of a name on our list cannot be interpreted as inferior performance or stature in comparison to those selected.”

Free Small Business Legal Clinic Now Accepting Applications

By BusinessWest Staff December 4, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University Small Business Legal Clinic is accepting applications from entrepreneurs and small-business owners seeking legal assistance for the spring semester 2021. Under faculty supervision, law students assist clients with legal issues including choice of entity, employment policies, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and intellectual-property issues relating to trademark applications and copyright. This is a free service available to local businesses that might not have the resources to obtain such services.

The Small Business Clinic has assisted more than 350 small businesses since it opened. “The clinic is a great resource for entrepreneurs who lack the finances to retain an attorney,” Associate Clinical Professor of Law Robert Statchen explained. “By using the clinic’s services, businesses can avoid problems by getting legal issues addressed early and correctly. It also provides students with a great opportunity to get real-world experience.”

The clinic requests that small-business owners submit their applications by Friday, Jan. 1. Applications received after that date will be considered if additional resources are available. Students will begin providing services in late January. For more information, call the Legal Clinic at (413) 782-1469 or e-mail Marie Fletcher, Clinical Programs administrator, at [email protected].

The School of Law Small Business Legal Clinic was established to afford law students with an opportunity to provide practical consultation to entrepreneurs starting new and building existing small businesses in the community. This initiative strengthens alliances within the community by using the resources of the university to foster new business development. For more information or to complete an online application, visit www1.wne.edu/law/centers/small-business-legal-clinic.cfm.

Brian Thompson Named College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year

By BusinessWest Staff December 4, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Director of Strength and Conditioning Brian Thompson has been named the National Strength and Conditioning Assoc. (NSCA) College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year as part of the 2021 NSCA awards announcement. Thompson was selected by his peers from a list of nominees that represented Division I, II, and III colleges and universities from throughout the country.

The NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is given to one outstanding certified strength and conditioning specialist, recognizing his or her dedication to improving athletic performance with safe and effective science-based programs.

“This is one of those awards where Springfield College is going up against some well-known colleges that play a Division I athletic schedule,” said Thompson, who has been involved with the Springfield College Strength and Conditioning program for more than 20 years, serving as the associate director of Strength and Conditioning before taking over as the director in 2010. “It’s a huge honor to be chosen for this award. I have the pleasure of working with so many talented faculty and students at Springfield College, and to earn this honor from all of the talented strength and conditioning professionals from throughout the entire country is a big honor. It demonstrates how successful our strength and conditioning program is at Springfield College.”

Since 1998, Thompson has served many roles at the college, including associate director of Strength and Conditioning, head Strength and Conditioning coach, professor of Exercise Science, and the graduate Strength and Conditioning program director. In addition to teaching in the Applied Exercise Science program, he is responsible for the Strength and Conditioning program design and implementation for 26 sport programs at Springfield College, as well as teaching and advising in the graduate Strength and Conditioning program.

“Dr. Thompson has been a leader in the strength and conditioning field for years,” said M. Susan Guyer, dean of the Springfield College School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership. “His dedication to his craft, coupled with his passion for excellence and dedication to teaching, has earned him this deserving award. Springfield College is lucky to have such a dedicated professional who is able to balance the demands of teaching and service at the highest level.”

Thompson first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1987 and has trained athletes at the elementary-school, middle-school, high-school, collegiate, professional, Paralympic, and Olympic levels. He has presented and conducted strength-and-conditioning-related workshops in Australia, China, Mexico, Taiwan, and throughout the U.S.

In 2016, Thompson received an official appointment as an expert technical consultant to the Chinese National Fitness Trainers Assoc. by the Chinese Sports Bureau, the only non-Chinese citizen ever to receive this status.

“We have a great Strength and Conditioning program at Springfield College, one that I am very proud of, and a program that is well-respected in the industry,” Thompson added. “The Strength and Conditioning program features so many success stories of current students and alumni moving on to successful careers in the strength and conditioning industry.”

Six Flags New England Sends Holiday Thrills to Square One

By BusinessWest Staff December 4, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Six Flags New England will donate more than 200 toys valued at more than $1,000 to Square One’s children.

“Six Flags New England is honored to support Square One this holiday season,” said Jennifer McGrath, the park’s Communications manager. “Now more than ever, we need to rally as a community and support causes and families here in Western Massachusetts and beyond. We are thrilled to be able to provide these toys to ensure a happier and brighter holiday season for families and kids alike. Our mission is to provide smiles both inside and outside of our park, and we wish Square One and the families they serve a beautiful, safe, and healthy holiday Season.”

Kristine Allard, vice president of Development & Communications for Square One, added that “we are so grateful to our friends at Six Flags New England for keeping the holiday spirit alive for our children and families. This year, more than ever before, our children need to experience the magic of the holiday season. We are so fortunate to have community partners like Six Flags who are helping to ensure that happens.”

Bay Path to Host Next Women’s Leadership Conference in Person on April 1, 2022

By BusinessWest Staff December 3, 2020

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LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University will host its 25th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) in person at the MassMutual Center in Springfield on Friday, April 1, 2022. The decision comes nine months after the March 2020 event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual conference brings more than 2,000 attendees to downtown Springfield for a day of speakers and workshop sessions devoted to professional development and personal goals. After weighing several options for hosting the annual conference, the university decided to forgo a 2021 event and wait until the event could take place in person.

“Initially, we hoped to bring everyone together for a March 2021 conference, but there’s still too much uncertainty attached to when this pandemic will subside,” said Caron Hobin, vice president of Strategic Alliances, Bay Path’s division of professional development, which has produced the conference since its inception. “We also contemplated making the conference virtual, but ultimately, we felt that the intimacy, spontaneity, and energy that distinguishes the WLC would be lost.”

“We realize, from our own experiences attending Zoom meetings and digital forums, that screen fatigue is real,” Hobin added. “In order to truly create a day that would meet the high standards that we and our attendees have come to expect, we feel that waiting it out to create a great in-person experience is the right way to go.”

With an extended timeline, social media and digital forums will serve as virtual hubs to generate conversations and share thoughts and information that will carry over to the WLC.

“We know these are hard times,” Hobin said. “The bright side is that we can really take advantage of this extra time to build community, encourage connection, and make the 2022 event an exceptional in-person experience.”

More information on speakers and schedules is forthcoming and will be posted at baypathconference.com.

Attorney Mark Esposito Now of Counsel at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin

By BusinessWest Staff December 3, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Mark Esposito has taken on an expanded role within the firm, now serving of counsel.

Esposito joined the firm in 2017 and has a wide-ranging, litigation-focused practice. He represents clients in general, commercial, and probate litigation; labor and employment matters; administrative law; and criminal cases.

After graduating magna cum laude from Williams College, Esposito graduated summa cum laude from Boston University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court, the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.

Restoration Specialist Bill Jackson Joins Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Inc.

By BusinessWest Staff December 3, 2020

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SOUTH HADLEY — Restoration specialist Bill Jackson has joined the business-development team at Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding Inc. He will work to expand partnerships and provide assistance throughout the New England condominium industry, particularly for members of the Community Associations Institute (CAI).

Jackson and Quenneville have been longtime members of CAI, an international organization that provides education and information to condominium professionals. CAI has more than 60 chapters in the U.S.

Jackson’s experience in the condominium industry will give property managers a go-to source for renovations that may include roofing, siding, windows, decks, and all-inclusive envelope projects. He will also work closely with clients to solve any issues. Jackson was a member of the CAI-CT board of directors, covering the Connecticut region, for six years. He also served on the association’s full fun committee and conference committee, and is a certified educated business partner. He worked for several years at two restoration companies.

“After 14 years in the property-restoration business, I thought a career change would be difficult,” Jackson said. “However, as a member of CAI-CT and the Connecticut Apartment Association, I worked with many professionals along the way, and that made the transition easier. Helping property managers and associations recover from fires or floods has been rewarding. I’m now looking forward to offering assistance with roofing and siding.”

Jackson met Quenneville at a CAI conference in Connecticut, and is now hoping to meet property managers from all over New England to offer consultation and advice on upcoming projects and to solve any issues they might have. Jackson expects a busy spring because many projects have been put on hold during the pandemic.

“It’s all about being there for property managers who need someone with solid experience to go to about upcoming projects or to solve any issues,” Quenneville said. “Bill has the background to be an important source of information for the condominium industry. He knows the ropes, and I think our clients will appreciate that.”

AIC to Offer Virtual Graduate, Undergraduate Information Sessions

By BusinessWest Staff December 3, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — The American International College (AIC) Office of Admissions offers weekly virtual information sessions for undergraduate and graduate degree program applicants. Sessions will run through Dec. 18.

Information sessions are available Monday through Friday and provide an opportunity for attendees to speak with admissions counselors virtually to learn more about the admissions process, available programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, financial aid, and more. The School of Business, Arts, and Sciences and the School of Health Sciences will each have targeted information sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 9 and 10, respectively, at 7 p.m.

In addition, there will be special graduate and undergraduate virtual information sessions for the School of Education on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The graduate session begins at 5 p.m., undergraduate at 6:30 p.m. Attendees at the undergraduate session will have the chance to speak with students, faculty, and staff to gain insight to pathways that will lead to a successful career in education. Both undergraduate- and graduate-session participants will have the opportunity to speak in-depth with admissions counselors.

Learn.org ranked AIC 17th among colleges and universities for teaching and education degrees for academic year 2020-21. Learn.org provides free resources for students and working professionals to research potential schools and degrees by providing information on career opportunities and institutions of higher education that help individuals reach their goals. The organization called attention to AIC students’ ability to take part in a practicum or field-based research to ensure preparedness for future careers. It also credited the School of Education with employing “top-notch staff and faculty members, many of whom hold terminal degrees in their field.”

Participants interested in attending the School of Education sessions or any of the weekly graduate and undergraduate virtual sessions are invited to visit aic.askadmissions.net/portal/ei/search for a complete list of dates and times, and to register.

Elms College Announces Plan for Spring 2021 Semester

By BusinessWest Staff December 2, 2020

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CHICOPEE — As it concludes its on-campus plan for the fall semester, Elms College has announced that the spring 2021 semester will continue to follow the hybrid ElmsFlex model.

Due to the campus community’s successful efforts under the ElmsSafe health and safety protocols, the college was able to complete the in-person portion of the fall semester as planned, with students on campus until the Thanksgiving break. The remainder of the fall semester will be taught remotely.

“I continue to be inspired by and grateful for the way our students, faculty, and staff have come together to protect each other both inside and outside of the classroom since we reopened our campus in August,” said Harry Dumay, president of Elms College. “All the measures included in our ElmsSafe plan — wearing masks, social distancing, practicing enhanced hygiene, testing, contact tracing, quarantining and isolating as needed — have allowed us to foster a vibrant and nurturing learning environment for students that will extend into the spring 2021 semester.”

Spring classes, which will start on Jan. 26 and end on May 7, will continue to be taught in the hybrid ElmsFlex model, which gives students the option of attending sessions in the classroom, synchronously online, or a combination of both. Under this model, students can move between the options based on their personal preferences and individual circumstances in order to continue their coursework.

Residence halls will be open with single-room assignments, and students will receive designated days in January to return to, or move into, their on-campus rooms.

COVID-19 testing will be required for all students, faculty, and staff prior to being allowed back on campus in January. Also, throughout the semester, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors coming to campus will be required to complete a daily online health survey.

Elms College continues to closely monitor and follow guidelines from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as Gov. Charlie Baker’s mandates.

Out of an abundance of caution, classes will be held on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 15, and there will be no spring break. Additionally, all domestic and international travel involving study abroad, missions, or service trips has been cancelled. The college is awaiting determinations by the New England Collegiate Conference and the NCAA as to whether competitive sports will be held in the spring.

EforAll and EparaTodos Holyoke Looking for Volunteer Mentors

By BusinessWest Staff December 2, 2020

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HOLYOKE — EforAll and EparaTodos Holyoke are actively seeking volunteers to participate as mentors in this winter’s business-accelerator program.

Accelerator mentors come from a variety of backgrounds and use their business and leadership experience to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of turning their idea into a growing business. Mentors work in teams of three and are matched with an entrepreneur based on schedule availability and the desire to work together. The team meets as a group to help reaffirm topics and themes raised during classes, while also strategizing with the entrepreneur on how to reach their specific goals during the program.

This is a high-touch, year-long commitment, and everything is virtual. Mentor teams have 90-minute meetings for three months and then meet once a month for the following nine months. Anyone who is looking for an interactive and meaningful volunteer opportunity and is interested in learning more about EforAll should e-mail [email protected].

SkinCatering Opens New Location This Week in Downtown Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff December 2, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC is relocating to the first floor of Tower Square in downtown Springfield. The decade-old business has expanded to a larger space to cater to the health and well-being of clients and offer a variety of new services.

SkinCatering, a local, women-owned business, produces its own line of all-natural skin-care products, in addition to offering a variety of high-end spa services. Owner and Chief Visionary Officer Leanne Sedlak says she uses the highest-quality ingredients and provides effective, cruelty-free skin-care products without the use of harmful chemicals.

SkinCatering will celebrate the opening of the new location in Tower Square on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. with an exclusive VIP event. Ten VIPs and 10 ticket winners from the VIP contest will get a sneak peek into the new Tower Square location. They’ll tour the spa, receive a goodie bag filled with SkinCatering products and discounts and enjoy champagne, refreshments, a charcuterie board, live music, and signature chocolates.

“Tower Square has a history of being a hub of activity for Springfield, and we’re very excited to be a major part of why people are coming back into the city,” Sedlak said.

SkinCatering offers memberships and packages with discounts for those who want to maintain beautiful skin and increase their overall health. It offers a variety of services such as massages, body wraps, waxing, Reiki, facials, an infrared sauna, and more. Not only are its products gluten-free, but it is also PETA-approved as a cruelty-free and vegan-certified company. The new location will have space for a blowout bar, nail services, and couples massages. The original space in Tower Square will transition as the headquarters and laboratory for product development.

Christmas with Christina’s House to Be Held Virtually on Dec. 5

By BusinessWest Staff December 2, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Christina’s House invites the community to attend its annual ball, presented virtually by Ride to Remember, on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. This year, Christina’s House will host a digitally broadcasted event featuring live entertainment by Shawn Santanello, silent and live auctions, gift-card grab bags, and more to help spread some needed holiday cheer.

Christmas with Christina’s House will feature more than 100 auction items, including a fully decorated christmas tree, a GreatHorse golf package, a four-night stay at a private home on a bluff in Maine, a private chartered flight with lunch for two, a homemade pasta dinner from Christina’s House Executive Director Linda Mumblo, and many more. The auction opens at midnight on Thursday, Dec. 3 and will close after the live event on Dec. 5. Attendees must register for the auction and can do so, at no cost, by visiting christinashouse.org/christmas-with-christinas-house and clicking the red ‘register now’ button.

Christina’s House is also offering an opportunity for attendees to purchase a VIP Deluxe Kit, which includes gifts from the event’s sponsors, including a medium-sized candle from Kringle Candle, a variety gift package from Pride, a gift card from Hot Table, a raffle ticket to win a 50-inch television, and more. These kits can be purchased through the event website while supplies last.

Attendees can have even more fun with the Gift Card Grab Bag segment of the program, which features more than $2,200 in donated gift cards from members of the community. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a Gift Card Grab Bag for $20 with a guarantee to receive a surprise gift card with a value of $25 or more. Attendees can learn more about this opportunity on the event’s website.

The event can be viewed on the Christmas with Christina’s House website or on Christina’s House Facebook Page. The organization hopes to raise $100,000 this year to continue providing transitional housing for women and their children as well as emotional, spiritual, and physical support and education as they transition from homelessness to permanent, stable living environments.

The event’s presenting sponsor is the Ride to Remember, and additional sponsors include Grower Direct Farms, Ondrick Natural Earth, Ondrick Materials and Recycling LLC, PeoplesBank, Country Bank, A Plus HVAC Inc., George’s Remodeling and Renovation, the Republican, and more.

“Entering 2020, who would have known that both our local and global communities would be impacted so greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic?” Mumblo said. “Christina’s House has faced each challenge that has arisen this year with both prayer and determination to continue on our path to serve others and to grow stronger each day. We continue to adapt to meet the needs of our families in creative ways. Our community has always been a driving force, allowing us to move our mission forward. We need the help of our community now more than ever to affect the lives of even more mothers and their children who desperately need a home, hope, and healing. We pray that Christmas with Christina’s House is a reflection of the work being done every day in our homes, the celebration of our many successes, and a time where people feel called to be a part of something so worthwhile.”

Freedom Credit Union to Support Pioneer Valley USO with Matching Donations

By BusinessWest Staff December 1, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of December, Freedom Credit Union will partner with its members and the local community to raise funds to benefit the Pioneer Valley USO. Freedom will match total donations made through Dec. 31 up to $2,500.

The mission of the USO (United Service Organizations) is to strengthen America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country throughout their service to our country. The Pioneer Valley USO, located at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, provides more than 102,000 pounds of food to more than 3,200 individuals annually through the Emergency Food Pantry, supports more than 600 families annually with holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and sends more than 500 care packages to deployed military men and women around the world. Funded entirely by private donations, sponsorships, and grants, it supports both Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee and Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield.

Donations can be made to Freedom’s matching drive online at bit.ly/393WCzo.

“We wanted to do something to help care for those who sacrifice so much for our freedom,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “The Pioneer Valley USO was set up in the 1940s to help local service families in need by serving meals and providing food through a pantry at Westover Air Reserve Base. With all the challenges this year, the organization has experienced a dip in donations, and we’d like to help fix this.”

Allan Tracy, executive director of the Pioneer Valley USO, added that, “during this holiday season, there are about 220,000 American men and women on active duty in 100 countries who will not be home for the holidays. We appreciate Freedom’s generosity in soliciting and matching donations to help relieve some of our service members’ stress by helping to ensure their families are cared for.”

MCLA Leadership Academy to Hold Virtual Information Sessions on Dec. 15, Jan. 26

By BusinessWest Staff December 1, 2020

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NORTH ADAMS — The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Leadership Academy will hold virtual information sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. and on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Aspiring school leaders interested in pursuing their administrator licensure or certificate of advanced graduate study (CAGS) in educational leadership are invited to join MCLA’s Leadership Academy director and a panel of alumni for a discussion about the program and application process.

Prospective students will be able to discuss school leadership, receive an overview of the program leading to administrator licensure with or without CAGS, and learn about the application process. The Leadership Academy is currently accepting applications for 2021.

Click here to learn more and register for either information session.

Online Program to Discuss Invasive Earthworms in New England Forests

By BusinessWest Staff December 1, 2020

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HOLYOKE — On Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m., Wistariahurst will host “Invasive Earthworms in New England Forests,” detailing their damage and spread as part of an ongoing series of live, virtual programming. Presented by Justin Richardson, assistant professor of Geosciences at UMass Amherst, this program will be free and open to all. Pre-registration is required.

Forests in New England are under pressure from shifting climates, introduced species, and human uses for fuel and wood products. One largely understudied biological pressure involves invasive earthworms. New England forests largely developed without native earthworms due to the last major glaciation. Since international boat travel, New England forests experienced a wave of European earthworms. Richardson will discuss their impacts on forests where they have been observed, as well as some measures to prevent their spread and potential control mechanisms.

Richardson’s research focuses on forest soils and how humans alter the physical, chemical, and biological nature. His current research focuses on nutrient cycling in perturbed soils, toxic metal transport in New England watersheds, and urban forests.

This program has been designed to address the needs of area seniors, many of whom continue to be socially isolated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is supported through a Community Development Block Grant to address, prevent, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; administered through the Holyoke Office of Community Development; and planned in consultation with the Holyoke Council on Aging. Additional support has been provided through NEH CARES Act funding granted by Mass Humanities.

To register for “Invasive Earthworms in New England Forests” or any future programs, visit www.wistariahurst.org or e-mail Eileen Maginnis at the Holyoke Council on Aging at [email protected]. If you have an idea for a topic you’d like to be considered for a future Wistariahurst session, e-mail [email protected]. Future virtual programs will focus on a diverse range of historical and cultural topics including programs on nature, art, history, travel, and social justice.

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union Hosting Winter Coat Drive

By BusinessWest Staff December 1, 2020

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is running a winter coat and cold-weather clothing drive in its Hadley and Northampton branches throughout the month of December. These donations are part of an effort to ensure that all community members have access to cold-weather clothing this winter, and will be distributed in partnership with the Amherst Survival Center.

“The public-health and economic crises caused by COVID-19 have hit hard. Not only are many individuals and families struggling, but many of the resources our neighbors can turn to have had to shift their focus,” said Lev Ben-Ezra, executive director of the Amherst Survival Center. “Unfortunately, the Amherst Survival Center had to temporarily close our community store due to COVID as we focus on our food and nutrition programs, but we have remained committed to distributing core essentials — items like coats, sleeping bags, underwear, socks, and long johns.

“We are so grateful to be partnering with a number of area organizations, including Craig’s Doors and Family Outreach of Amherst, to make sure every single coat, blanket, and winter accessory we collect makes it someone who needs it,” Ben-Ezra added. “Now is truly a time of ‘every bit counts,’ and we are grateful for all the ways the community is stepping up to support each other. The UMassFive coat drive is an essential part of that.”

UMassFive gratefully accepts clean, new or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and blankets. Donations should be placed in a bag and dropped off during business hours to the Hadley branch at 200 Westgate Center Dr. or the Northampton branch at 225 King St.

Asnuntuck Becomes First American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility in Connecticut

By BusinessWest Staff November 30, 2020

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ENFIELD, Conn. — Asnuntuck Community College recently became the first American Welding Society (AWS) accredited test facility (ATF) in Connecticut. Students enrolled in Asnuntuck’s welding program will have an opportunity to earn certifications.

According to Richard Munroe, one of two certified instructors at Asnuntuck, the program establishes minimum requirements for test facilities, their personnel, and equipment to qualify for accreditation to test and qualify welders. AWS’ website explains that entrusting welder certification to ATF specialists makes good business sense for contractors and fabricators. Companies are increasingly realizing the shortcomings of self-qualification and are switching to AWS accredited test facilities to test and qualify their welders. ATFs help them save money, improve productivity, and reduce liability by entrusting their welder certification to experts.

The Asnuntuck Community College welding program began in 2004 at Windsor High School and was moved to the Asnuntuck campus in 2008. Now known as the welding and fabrication program, it has graduated approximately 1,000 students since its inception. The college has dedicated 10,000 square feet to welding instruction in a state-of-the-art facility on the Enfield campus, which includes 75 welding booths.

“I am so proud of this accomplishment and thankful to the staff for all the hard work they put into this process to achieve this certification,” said Mary Bidwell, interim dean of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Michelle Coach, Asnuntuck’s interim CEO, added that “we are proud of our instructors and staff. They have worked to achieve this accreditation and establish a superior level of quality. We are honored to be the only accredited test facility in Connecticut. They have proven to be leaders in the field of welding.”

MBK Delivers Thanksgiving Items to Gray House

By BusinessWest Staff November 30, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and with more families in need amid the pandemic than usual, MBK rallied to deliver Thanksgiving food items to the Gray House.

Led by team leaders Chelsea Cox and Sarah Rose Stack, the team collected donations and money before making the dropoff. The team went shopping for turkeys, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings, and was able to fill four bins with food and make an additional monetary donation.

The Gray House is able to obtain about 6,000 pounds worth of food for just $50, and expected to feed between 800 and 1,000 families this Thanksgiving.

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