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Bulkley Richardson Joins Law Firm Antiracism Alliance

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced it has joined the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (LFAA), a national collaboration of more than 260 law firms united in identifying and dismantling structural or systemic racism in the law.

The alliance’s charter states its purpose is to “leverage the resources of the private bar in partnership with legal-services organizations to amplify the voices of communities and individuals oppressed by racism, to better use the law as a vehicle for change that benefits communities of color, and to promote racial equity in the law.”

“We are joining some of the country’s most prominent law firms to shine a spotlight on systemic racism,” said Jeff Poindexter, co-chair of Bulkley Richardson’s litigation department. “Recognizing that racism is a public crisis, the firm has made a pledge to reject racism, hate, bigotry, and all forms of discrimination. By joining the LFAA, we can be a part of the solution and support an initiative to advance racial equity.”

Encharter Insurance, Quincy Mutual Group Team Up to Thank Amherst First Responders

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AMHERST — Local insurance agency Encharter Insurance, along with insurer Quincy Mutual Group, showed their appreciation to the Amherst Fire Department for their service on Aug. 18. The insurance partners delivered chocolates from local business Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, an Encharter client, for the firefighters to enjoy.

The event was inspired by the help these first responders have given to the Amherst community during this challenging time. Trish Vassallo and Lisa Eugin of Encharter Insurance met safely and distantly at the Amherst Fire Department’s Central Fire Station to offer thanks to the staff for their dedication to the community and help during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Here in Amherst, our first responders have been working so hard and so courageously through the current situation. We are so thankful to them for all that they do for our community,” said Vassallo, director of Operations at Encharter Insurance. “When Quincy Mutual approached us about giving back to our community, we immediately thought of the Amherst Fire Department and the men and women there who are working so hard to keep us all safe.”

Alumni Achievement Award Finalists

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Finalists for Award Are Leaders in Business — and in the Community

Launched in 2015, and known then as the Continued Excellence Award, BusinessWest’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a previous 40 Under Forty honoree who has continued to build on his or résumé as a rising star in this region and leader both in business and within the community. The five finalists for 2020 — Carla Cosenzi, Peter DePergola, Mike Fenton, Paul Kozub, and James Leahy — epitomize what this award, sponsored by Health New England, is all about, and why it is among the most coveted of BusinessWest’s many awards.

 

Carla Cosenzi

She’s driven to succeed — in business and in the community

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Peter Depergola

This pioneer remains on the leading edge in the field of bioethics

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Mike Fenton

He has a passion for the law, and for serving his constituents

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Paul Kozub

This entrepreneur — and his label — have come a long way in 15 years

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James Leahy

This city leader has always been an ambassador — and a connector

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Picture This

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Helping Local Kids

Carr Hardware in Pittsfield launched a program called ​“Round Up for the Schools”​ to benefit local Berkshire County school districts. Customers have the option to round up the cost of their purchases to the nearest dollar, and Carr will then match those donations and purchase needed personal protective equipment, such as masks, gloves, sanitizer, and other items, to donate to local schools, said company President Bart Raser (pictured). Carr Hardware will also have collection jars stationed at all locations for customers to donate.

 

 

 

Boosting Access to Food

 

Florence Bank donated $5,000 to Chesterfield’s Community Food Cupboard, which was recently established by Chesterfield’s Council on Aging and a group of volunteers to help needy families access food during the COVID-19 crisis. The team includes members of the Select Board, trustees of the Chesterfield Library, along with Council on Aging board members and the Chesterfield Finance Committee. Pictured, from left: Chesterfield Community Food Cupboard volunteer Denise Cormier, Florence Bank Branch Manager and Vice President April O’Brien, and Janice Gibeau, director of Chesterfield’s Council on Aging.

 

 

 

Ribbon Cutting at F45 Training

 

Dan and Jessye Deane recently opened F45 Training at 1464 Riverdale St. in West Springfield. The interval training studio is a franchise out of Australia that is just getting its start in the U.S. Unlike traditional box gyms, F45 blends high-intensity interval training, functional training, and circuit training and pulls from 4,100 exercises, ensuring that no workout is ever the same. Pictured, from left: Brennan McKenna, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Dan Deane, Jessye Deane, Charley, Brady, Cooper, and Kristina Cordova.

 

 

 

Driving for the Cure

It wasn’t exactly business — or even golf — as usual, but the 12th Annual Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament was staged Aug. 17 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. The field was smaller than in years past — 140 golfers — and there were other changes made due to COVID-19, but roughly $70,000 was raised to aid research into cures for brain cancer. Top to bottom: Tom Cosenzi Jr. and Carla Cosenzi, co-owners of TommyCar Auto Group and founders of the tournament, named in honor of their father, who succumbed to brain cancer in 2009; Golfers line up at the registration table; The event T-shirts tell the story; over the years, the tournament has raised more than $1 million to fight brain cancer.

 

 

Open for Business

 

Sport Clips Haircuts Hadley owner Ian Coogan was joined recently by his wife, Lisa Scheff, and daughter, along with state Rep. Dan Carey, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Claudia Pazmany, and the Sport Clips team to cut the ribbon at the grand opening ceremony for their new location along Route 9 in Hadley.

 

 

Agenda

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Real-estate Licensing Course

Sept. 9 to Oct. 15: The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class, sales-licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. Tuition is $400 and includes the book and materials. For an application, call the (413) 785-1328 or visit www.rapv.com. The Realtors Assoc. has taken all necessary COVID-19 sanitary precautions in accordance with CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines to ensure the safety of its students. Classes are limited to 18 students.

Golf FORE Health Tournament

Sept. 14-15: The 31st annual Golf FORE Health Tournament, Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s only major fundraising event, will be held at the Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston. COVID-19 has altered every aspect of people’s personal and professional lives. Today, the need for support for the local hospital is greater than ever, and many businesses have reached out asking how to help Cooley Dickinson care for its patients and our community. This year’s tournament will be played in a social-distancing format with tee times every 10 minutes starting at 8 a.m., and will now be played over two days and adhere to all current Massachusetts COVID-19 golf guidelines. Each team will play on one of the two days. This means the annual post-event banquet will not take place, but organizers say they have been able to incorporate some exciting new tournament additions and give sponsors the greatest amount of exposure. The lead platinum sponsors are bankESB and MJ Moran Inc. To secure a team or to sponsor the event, visit www.cooleydickinson.org/golf. Questions should be directed to Jennifer Margolis at [email protected] or (413) 582-2255.

Virtual Information Session on WSU Graduate Programs

Sept. 23: A virtual information session for Westfield State University’s (WSU) master’s degrees in counseling and applied behavior analysis will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Individuals interested in careers as behavior analysts, clinicians, family and marriage counselors, and guidance or adjustment counselors should consider attending to learn how a graduate degree could help them attain one of these positions. The Department of Psychology offers a 60-credit graduate program designed to serve the student who plans to enter the applied fields of counseling or psychology after receiving a master of arts degree. The program offers four specialized tracks: school guidance counseling, school adjustment counseling, forensic mental-health counseling, and mental-health counseling. Westfield State also offers a 48-credit master of arts degree in applied behavior analysis to individuals who work, or aspire to work, in a number of different settings, such as schools, including regular and special-education classrooms; business and industry; healthcare; and other community-based settings. Information-session attendees will have an opportunity to speak with faculty and members of the outreach team about the program and its application process. The $50 application fee will be waived for all attendees. To RSVP, visit www.gobacknow.com. For more information, call (413) 572-8020 or e-mail [email protected].

Difference Makers

Sept. 24: BusinessWest has rescheduled its celebration of the Difference Makers Class of 2020 for Sept. 24. This will be a hybrid event, with the honorees and sponsors gathered at the Upper Vista at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, with other guests taking in the proceedings virtually. The Class of 2020 includes: Christopher (Monte) Belmonte, DJ at WRSI the River Radio and creator of Monte’s March; Ira Bryck, consultant and former executive director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley; Sandy Cassanelli, CEO of Greeno Supply; Dianne Fuller Doherty, retired director of the Mass. Small Business Development Center Network; Ronn Johnson, president and CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services; Steve Lowell, president and CEO of Monson Savings Bank; and Rick’s Place. Guests who have purchased tickets for the event, originally scheduled for March at the Log Cabin, will be able to pick up a boxed meal, a program guide for the event, and gifts from events sponsors at locations to be announced at a later date. The Difference Makers program for 2020 is sponsored by Burkhart Pizzanelli, Mercy Medical Center/Trinity Health of New England, Royal P.C., and TommyCar Auto Group, with non-profit partners MHA Inc., the Tom Cosenzi Drive for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, and United Way of Pioneer Valley.

40 Under Forty:

Oct. 8: BusinessWest has rescheduled its celebration of the 40 Under Forty Class of 2020 for Oct. 8 at Mercedes-Benz of Springfield. This will be a drive-in event, with more than 400 attendees expected to park at the spacious lot at the dealership, tailgate next to their cars (a boxed meal, gifts from sponsors, and a program guide will be presented to each attendee upon arrival), and watch the Class of 2020 — and this year’s Alumni Achievement Award winner — take to the stage to accept their awards. For a list of this year’s honorees, visit https://businesswest.com/40-under-forty/40-under-forty. The 40 Under Forty program is being sponsored by Health New England and PeoplesBank (presenting sponsors), and Comcast Business, UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, with event partners WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

Gap-semester Course on Social-justice Issues

Sept. 21 to Dec. 21: Bay Path University has put together a unique course for recent high-school graduates looking to explore ways they can impact movements for social justice. The course, “Exploring Pathways to Social Justice,” will combine lectures, discussions, videos, readings, and virtual, experiential learning through the context of history, legal studies, and communications. In addition, the students will participate in presentations by professionals who have channeled their visions for a more just world into careers advocating for social justice and leading their communities. The three-credit course runs from Sept. 21 to Dec. 21 and is open to recent high-school graduates and college students, whether enrolled at Bay Path University; its online program, the American Women’s College; or any other institution, as well as students who are taking a gap semester while they evaluate their college options. Registration runs until Sept. 16. The class is a collaboration between several faculty members and will explore social-justice movements, trace the historical roots of the civil-rights struggle, investigate how race factors into the contemporary criminal justice system, and consider strategies for change. Students will be challenged to apply their passion for social justice while learning to express themselves and developing practical skills for academic and professional settings. Through the course material and ongoing opportunities for conversation, they will connect with other students and become part of an inspired, motivated network. “We created this class for students who may be using this time away from their schools to contemplate how and where to channel their voice and their passion for social justice, as they begin to think about their long-term goals, personally and professionally,” said Gwen Jordan, director of Bay Path’s Justice and Legal Studies department. She will be teaching sections on the criminal justice system, including a focus on the movement devoted to exonerating the wrongly convicted and reforming the system. Additional course information and a registration link are available at www.baypath.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/the-american-womens-college-online/academics/gap-semester-course.

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Joan Kagan

Joan Kagan

Following a human-services career spanning more than 45 years, Square One President and CEO Joan Kagan has announced plans to retire. Kagan has served in her current role since 2003. Although her retirement will take effect on Dec. 31, 2020, Kagan will continue to serve the agency as an advisor to support the leadership team during transition. “When you think about the nonprofit community in Western Massachusetts, the name Joan Kagan immediately comes to mind,” said Peter Testori, chair of Square One’s board of directors and dean of Academic Support Services and assistant Title IX coordinator at Bay Path University. “For decades, Joan has been a champion for the well-being and education of our region’s children. Her passion and commitment have positively impacted the lives of thousands of children and families.” Under Kagan’s leadership, Square One (formerly known as Springfield Day Nursery) expanded its offerings from providing child care exclusively to a full menu of family-support services. This expansion was built upon Kagan’s experience as a child and family social worker and her in-depth understanding of the need for all children to have a high-quality early education, nurturing adults to care for them, and a safe and healthy community in which to live. A committee of Square One staff and board members, as well as other community leaders, will conduct a search to determine the next president and CEO.

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Nathaniel Munson

Nathaniel Munson

Leighanne Sullivan

Leighanne Sullivan

bankESB promoted Nathaniel Munson to assistant vice president – portfolio manager, and announced that Leighanne Sullivan has joined the bank’s Marketing Department as its social-media coordinator. Munson joined bankESB in 2018 as portfolio manager, and prior to that was with Westfield Bank for six years, most recently as senior credit analyst. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University and is an active member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Holyoke, currently serving as a trustee, Sunday school director, and youth leader. Prior to joining bankESB, Sullivan was a marketing assistant with Project Look Sharp in Ithaca, N.Y., and before that was a marketing intern with Westfield Bank and a public-relations and social-media intern with Sarah Hall Productions. She will be responsible for maintaining the bank’s social-media presence across all platforms as well as those of the member banks of its parent company, Hometown Financial Group. Additionally, she will produce video content and serve as the primary administrator for the company intranet. This spring, Sullivan earned her bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Ithaca College, where she was a participant in the college’s Leadership Academy and a member of the women’s crew team.

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Richard Juang

Richard Juang

Attorney Richard Juang has joined the Royal Law Firm. He brings to Royal a decade of experience working with nonprofits and small businesses on their core operations and transactions. He also provides clients with Massachusetts legislative and public-policy advocacy. Juang’s clients have ranged from human-services organizations to cannabis entrepreneurs to restauranteurs, reflecting the breadth of economic activity that makes Massachusetts a vibrant state in which to live and work. He is available to represent clients in transactions, regulatory and nonprofit compliance, and administrative-law matters. For clients facing legislative, regulatory, or public-policy changes, he is also able to help them navigate the Massachusetts legislative, budgetary, and regulatory landscapes. Juang received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University and his juris doctor from Northeastern University. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts.

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Justin Monell

Justin Monell

Elms College announced the hiring of Justin Monell as director of Career Services. Monell will help ensure that current Elms students are career-ready by providing them resources to help determine their career path, find internships in their field of study, prepare for graduate school, or look for employment. He will also be a resource for alumni seeking assistance with job searches, networking, or planning for a career change. Throughout his career, Monell has worked in various roles within student affairs, career services, and student success. Most recently, he was assistant director of Career Development at Clark University in Worcester. He has also worked in the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the University of South Florida and the Center for Advising & Student Success at Florida International University. Monell holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and political science from the University of Connecticut and a master of education degree in student affairs administration from Springfield College.

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Tyra Good

Tyra Good

Elms College announced the appointment of Tyra Good as the college’s first faculty director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE). Good has more than 10 years of experience teaching education, and, most recently, she was assistant professor of Practice in Education at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. In this new position, she is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the college’s efforts to address this issue. The CEUE was launched in September 2019 to increase the number and diversity of qualified teachers in the Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield school systems. In these school systems, the racial and ethnic composition of teachers is not representative of the students. This area also experiences an annual 800-teacher gap across K-12 schools, especially in specific roles such as special education, English-language learners, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Through a partnership with philanthropists, school districts, and charter-school networks, and with a reimagined curriculum, Elms College and Good aim to increase the pipeline of teachers, including teachers of color, who are culturally prepared to inspire the students whom they teach. Good is the founder and chief academic consultant for GOOD Knowledge Connections and the founder of the Black Educators Network (BEN) of Greater Pittsburgh. The BEN is a strategic team of K-12, higher-education, and community educators working across school-district and community lines to help ensure the academic and personal success of African-American youth from underserved communities. For her dedication and commitment to diversifying the teaching pipeline and preparing pre-service teachers to work in urban settings, Good has received myriad award recognitions. Most recently, she was awarded a 2019 National Deeper Learning Equity Fellowship through Big Picture Learning and Internationals Network for Public Schools. Good received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Howard University, a master’s degree in teaching from Chatham University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and evaluation from Duquesne University.

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Loretta Dansereau

Loretta Dansereau

River East School-to-Career Inc. announced that Director Loretta Dansereau will retire in August after more than 16 years of service to the organization. Dansereau has been the driving force behind growing the organization since 2004, when it was still in its infancy, to be a recognized local business and education partnership under the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition to helping incorporate as a non-profit 501(c)(3), she has been instrumental in building a community of more than 300 business partners, increasing partnership awareness, and mentoring numerous students. Under Dansereau’s leadership, River East School-to-Career has become a model for other school-to-career organizations in Massachusetts. In the just the past five years, the organization has impacted the lives of more than 1,000 students in Hampden and Hampshire counties by bringing together schools, businesses, and organizations to create career-exploration opportunities. The aim is to help students make informed decisions regarding their career and educational goals through work-based learning and internship opportunities, co-op placements, career days, and work-readiness workshops. Dansereau will be succeeded by Amy Scribner, who has been part of the organization in various capacities for more than 10 years.

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Christopher Silipigno

Christopher Silipigno

Christopher Silipigno, chief operating officer and managing director at Renaissance Investment Group, LLC, earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) professional designation from the American College of Financial Services. Candidates for the ChFC designation must complete a minimum of eight college-level courses and 18 hours of supervised examinations. They must also fulfill stringent experience and ethics requirements and participate in continuing education to maintain professional recertification. Since its inception in 1982, the credential has been widely regarded as a premier standard of knowledge and trust for financial-planning professionals. The ChFC program prepares professionals to apply advanced skills to address the financial planning needs of individuals, families, and small-business owners in a diverse environment. Having held licenses in mortgage lending, property and casualty insurance, and real estate, Silipigno provides Renaissance clients with a wide breadth of experience and expertise. In addition to fulfilling his role as COO, he works directly with the firm’s high-net-worth clients and foundations in the areas of investment management, cash-flow analysis, estate planning, charitable-giving strategies, and other complex financial-counseling domains.

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Jeremy Therrien

Jeremy Therrien

The Westfield Starfires announced the addition of Jeremy Therrien to the staff as Game Operations and Promotions coordinator. Therrien, a Westfield native and senior at Springfield College, has served in that position since late in 2019 and has spent much of the 2020 season implementing the organization’s COVID-19 readiness plan. For three consecutive years, Therrien has served as a student leader at the Hoophall Classic, an annual, Springfield-based tournament that features the top high-school basketball players and teams from around the country. He is also a Game Operations supervisor for the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League.

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Scott Ganhao

Scott Ganhao

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Scott Ganhao as the manager of its new banking center located at 450 Center St. in Ludlow. He has more than 13 years of financial services and banking experience. In his new position, Ganhao will aim to ensure the banking center meets and exceeds service and sales goals, provides excellent customer service, operates according to all bank policies and procedures, and serves as a leader within the community. Ganhao earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Western New England University. He is the president of the Our Lady of Fatima Preservation Society and a member of the board of directors of the Wilbraham Rotary Memorial Foundation Inc. and the Lusitania Institute. He is a member of the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and has served as chairman of the Our Lady of Fatima finance committee, president of the Our Lady of Fatima Parish council committee, and director of the Our Lady of Fatima Festa committee. He is fluent in spoken Portuguese.

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Jennifer Halpin

Jennifer Halpin

Florence Bank promoted Jennifer Halpin to the position of Employee Relations officer in the Human Resources department at the main office in Florence. Halpin joined Florence Bank in 2014. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as the Employee Relations manager. She holds a bachelor of business administration degree from UMass Amherst. During her tenure at the bank, she has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is awarded to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

PeoplesBank Grant Helps Fund WNEU Student Startup

SPRINGFIELD — PeoplesBank and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Western New England University (WNEU) College of Business are working together to help students expand their entrepreneurship education beyond the classroom. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WNEU works to develop students’ entrepreneurial mindset. Through co-curricular efforts, such as Startup Weekend and the cross-disciplinary business/engineering “Product Development and Innovation” course, students are able to create ideas, products, and services that have market potential. PeoplesBank is taking this one step further by providing grant funding to advance qualifying startups that show promise and demonstrate success. Joseph Ferrera, a 2020 graduate of the Entrepreneurship program at Western New England University, is the first recipient of a PeoplesBank grant. He founded Double O Joe, a Ludlow-based videography startup, in his sophomore year and continued to advance the business model through his entrepreneurship courses at WNEU. He is currently serving several small businesses in the Greater Springfield area. The grant funded a more advanced drone and camera in order to continue to grow his customer base and video offerings.

STCC Launches Certificate in Social-media Strategy, Design

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new social-media strategy and design certificate this fall in the Department of Technical Arts and Design. The coursework is designed to prepare students for the planning and implementation of a promotional strategy using a variety of social-media platforms, including social networking, microblogging, photo sharing, and video sharing. In addition, students will take courses in graphic design, motion graphics, marketing, and advertising to blend social-media strategy and design, a combination that is very much in demand, said Professor Philip Ruderman, a faculty member in the Graphic Communications & Photography program at STCC. Ruderman called the program a vehicle to help students promote their talents, showcase their work, and develop relationships that will grow their employer’s business, or their own. The new social-media tools course offered this fall will focus on the basic elements needed to create and maintain a successful social-media campaign, including social-media marketing basics, social-media mix, social marketing process, analysis, strategy development, program and communication design, and implementation. This online course will put students on the path for self-promotion and promotion of businesses. The training enables them to build awareness within the marketplace and to target and engage online viewers and build a community of followers. An online search for social-media jobs in the region will yield a number of results, including digital content creators, digital content producers, social-media designers, and social-media specialists. In addition, a number of marketing positions requiring social-media skills can also be found. Nine courses, or 27 credits, are required to complete the program, which could be completed in as few as two semesters. To learn more about the program, visit stcc.edu/explore/programs/smsd.coc. For questions, call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.

BHN’s Kamp for Kids Receives $10,000 Grant from Westfield Bank

WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Inc. (BHN) announced it received a grant of $10,000 from Westfield Bank to benefit Kamp for Kids, the organization’s summer day camp for children and young adults with and without disabilities. Westfield Bank has been a longtime supporter of BHN’s Kamp for Kids. Grants made to Kamp for Kids provide camperships to youth with or without disabilities to ensure that all children, regardless of family income, are able to attend camp. Due to COVID-19, this summer Kamp for Kids is being held virtually in order to provide a safe camp experience for the campers and their families. The virtual camp is open to all who wish to participate and offered free of charge, and consists of recreational activities, nature time, and arts and crafts. To register and participate in virtual camp, visit www.bhninc.org/kamp-kids. The camp has created three themes for this year’s activities: “In My Backyard,” “Only in New England,” and “All Around the World.” Kamp for Kids has also continued its partnership with the Westfield Cultural Council and Berkshire Hills Music Academy, a music-based program for people with disabilities in Franklin County, to offer musical programming for participants.

LPV Announces New Path Forward

SPRINGFIELD — Last month, Leadership Pioneer Valley’s (LPV) board of directors approved a plan for the next six months. The plan creates new leadership-development options aimed at addressing the needs of the wider community. Because leadership in a pandemic necessitates both a statewide and national perspective, LPV will continue to collaborate with programs across the Commonwealth and participate in the National Leadership Alumni Network — a first of its kind. It will also continue offering sessions exploring creating more equitable workplaces and communities. These programs and others in the works are designed to address the needs of LPV alumni and the wider community. LPV’s signature LEAP program, a nine-month regional leadership-development program for emerging leaders, will be pushed back to January 2021, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person programming that prioritizes safety while building engaging connections. This fall, LPV will offer a number of new opportunities including small Leadership Luncheons, a Leader Roundtable series, and a new Adaptive Leadership series. All sessions will begin virtually and transition to in-person when feasible.

HCC Unveils New Academic Programs for Fall Semester

HOLYOKE — Cannabis cultivation, beer and cider brewing, and winemaking are just a few of the new academic programs being offered this fall at Holyoke Community College (HCC). All three were developed as one-year, 24-credit certificate programs through the college’s Sustainability Studies department. One new course, “Cannabis Today,” provides knowledge of the growing part of the industry. Other requirements for the certificate include classes in agriculture, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The college also developed the brewing and winemaking certificates with an eye on expanding industries. Another new course, “Fermentation Science,” explains the scientific processes of fermentation as it applies to both brewing and winemaking. This fall, HCC is also unveiling new certificate and associate-degree programs in a range of other academic areas, including behaviorial neuroscience (degree), critical social thought (degree), geoscience (degree), child development (certificate), mental health (certiificate,) and veterinary assistant (certificate). The fall semester at Holyoke Community College begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. To enroll for fall, visit hcc.edu/admission, call (413) 552-2321, or e-mail [email protected].

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Awards Six Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — Six area students were each recently awarded a $1,000 Gerard L. Pellegrini Scholarship to advance their education by the law firm that bears his name, Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley. The Gerard L. Pellegrini Scholarship is an award that goes to a member of a local union affiliated with the Western Massachusetts Area Labor Federation or their spouses or dependents. Applicants were asked to submit their high-school or college transcripts, written recommendations, a recital of their community-service activities, and an essay detailing the importance of the labor movement to their family. Winners of this year’s awards are Corey Bryant of Springfield, Alexandria Barnard-Davignon of Longmeadow, Anna MacDonnell of Longmeadow, Lindsay Marjanski of South Hadley, Sarah Meunier of South Deerfield, and Taryn Morse of Hatfield.

Hazen Paper Pioneers New Type of Custom Holography

HOLYOKE — Hazen Paper Co. has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate cutting-edge holographic technologies. Hazen’s team designed the artwork on both sides to showcase specific visual effects with nano-holography that delivers an even more dramatic three-dimensional effect than lenticular printing. The front features a fire-breathing dragon with minutely detailed glittering scales. The effect of a blast of moving flames was achieved with registered, custom color-motion and multi-channel holography. On the back, a shimless random repeat custom hologram, ‘random burst,’ creates a moving, three-dimensional flash backdrop for a flock of butterflies. Originated entirely within Hazen’s state-of-the-art holographic lab and manufactured in its Holyoke facility, the project was realized on Hazen Envirofoil, an environmentally friendly product. Sub-micron transfer-metallized Envirofoil uses less than 1% of the aluminum of traditional foil laminate and a recycled film carrier, and is repulpable as paper after de-inking. It was offset-printed using UV-cure inks by AM Lithography of Chicopee. Vertically integrated, Hazen can take production from design to holographic paper in less than two weeks.

WSU Teacher-education Program Accredited with Commendation

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s (WSU) teacher-education program has received full, seven-year accreditation with commendation from the Assoc. for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for its wide-ranging, growing work in anti-racism education. WSU is the first institution of higher education in the AAQEP membership to receive commendation from the organization. The WSU Education Department’s teacher-education program is designed to prepare educators to teach effectively within a democratic society. Its mission is informed by several pillars, including critical engagement with diversity, social justice, community building, scholarship, and reflective practice. Program coursework and field experiences provide students with the understanding, knowledge, and skills that will enable them, as teachers, to engage with diversity and issues of equity, build inclusive learning communities, embrace the scholarship of teaching and learning, and adopt a reflective practitioner mindset. These principles — which undergird the Teacher Education program — set expectations that are essential for those who will teach in K-12 schools, and collectively are needed to provide the foundational knowledge for WSU students to become effective, caring, and equitable teachers. The Accreditation Commission also commended the university’s education programs for their concerted and deepening work in anti-racist education, as these efforts permeate the preparation of educators, are embedded in and impact the wider campus culture, and reach into the community through campus- and program-based partnerships. All education students participate in annual Anti-Racist Education Town Hall events featuring relevant themes like the School-to-Prison Pipeline, share common readings across courses, and participate in guest lectures on campus.

WNEU, Big Y Pharmacy Residency Program Accreditated

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy Health Sciences and Big Y Foods, Inc. Community-Based Residency Program has received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Assoc. (APhA). The accreditation establishes criteria for training pharmacists for the purpose of achieving professional competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy services. The purpose of the post-graduate year one (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is to build upon the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community-based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities, including post-graduate year two (PGY2) specialized residencies and professional certifications. ASHP’s Commission on Credentialing extended the accreditation of the residency program through 2024. The accreditation means the program meets or exceeds the national standards set for a residency training program. The WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Big Y Foods Community-Based Residency Program is the only such university-based initiative in Western Mass. This year, the residency program graduated its fifth resident. Three of the graduates are Big Y pharmacists who have created new pharmacy services, and two graduates went on to pursue PGY2 ambulatory-care residencies. WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also offers a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program with Walgreens. This program began in 2014 and is also accredited by ASHP and APhA.

Multiple Sclerosis Center Opens at Mercy Medical Center

SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health Of New England announced the opening of the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Care and Neuroscience Research at Mercy Medical Center. Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in the Greater Springfield area are now able to access their healthcare needs in one central location with a team of specialists dedicated to every aspect of their care. The Mandell Center, located at 175 Carew St. in Springfield, offers a combination of cutting-edge treatments, groundbreaking research, and innovative rehabilitation programs, and provides an all-inclusive treatment plan for each patient’s individual needs. In addition to state-of-the-art equipment, the model will include a nationally recognized team of MS specialists including neurologists, neuropsychologists, urologists, physiatrists, social workers, occupational and rehabilitation therapists, speech pathologists, physician’s assistants, and nurses. The Mandell MS Center at Mercy is partnered with the world-renowned Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell MS Centers at Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital in Hartford, Conn. and Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. Multiple sclerosis is a disease that causes a disruption in the myelin that insulates and protects nerve cells. MS is a long-lasting disease that can affect a person’s brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves, causing problems with vision, balance, muscle control, and other basic body functions. Thus, having a variety of specialists in one location is invaluable for MS patients.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Drjsoto Ministries Inc., 50 Riviera Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. David Daniel Diaz, same. To minister and promote good style of living for anyone and everyone.

AMHERST

European Vehicles of Amherst Inc., 398 Northampton Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Luke Zbylut, 75 Country Corners Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Repair and sales of automobiles.

CHARLEMONT

West County Soccer Association Inc., 46 Charlemont Road, Charlemont, MA 01339. Jake Thurber, same. Youth soccer league.

CHICOPEE

Dsliners Inc., 203 Buckley Blvd., Chicopee, MA 01020. Jason Horowitz, same. Wholesale auto accessories.

Templo Pentecostal Una Voz De Alerta, 95 Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Angel L. Cotto, 123 Commonwealth Ave., Apt A, Springfield, MA 01108. Open a church, to preach the gospel and counseling.

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton High School Athletic Foundation & Hall of Fame Inc., 35 Carillon Circle, Easthampton, MA 01027. Jeff Sealander, same. Recognize those who have made significant contributions to the Easthampton High School Interscholastic Athletic program.

FEEDING HILLS

Friends of Our Lady of The Rosary of Springfield Inc., 178 North West St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Veronica Anne Rovatti, same. Restore, preserve, support and maintain The Our Lady of The Rosary Church located at 334 Franklin St. in Springfield.

GRANBY

DSIS Group Inc., 63 West State St., Suite 972, Granby, MA 01033. Sylvester Jones, same. Real estate and property management.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Steiner Wegman Medical Foundation Inc., 177 East St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Eugene Gollogly, same. To create, form, and establish an organization to provide educational information regarding the practice of anthroposophic medicine and its uses.

LONGMEADOW

The Old Shoe Club Inc., 54 White Oaks Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. John Rauseo, same. Developing and fostering support for the Springfield College football program through the support of alumni and the general public.

Fads Distribution Inc., 10 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Luann Pulliam, same. Provide and/or manage vendor arrangements.

PITTSFIELD

Story Catching Studios Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Heather Richard, same. Providing opportunities for women and girls to create and publish their work.

Gavi Sports Foundation (GSF) Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sandra Gavi, same. Promote sports and education among children. Support children with great talents and less fortunate to use their talents in achieving their goals.

SOUTHWICK

Vivid Cares Inc., 5 Reservoir Road Southwick, MA 01077. Basia Belz, same. The purpose of this organization is to raise awareness and funding for those in need due to the result of having cancer.

SPRINGFIELD

Dynasty Zheng Inc., 5 Locust St., Springfield, MA 01108. Ya Rong Zheng, same. Takeout restaurant.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Extreme Exterior Cleaning Inc., 57 Amherst St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Joseph Poddubchak, same. Exterior cleaning.

WESTFIELD

Tighe & Bond Designer Services Inc., 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Francis J. Hoey, same. Engineering, planning, landscape, architecture, environmental science, and other related services.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

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

GREENFIELD

The Arbors at Greenfield
15 Meridian St.
Greenfield Assisted Living, LP

Boone Plumbing & Heating
1175 Bernardston Road
Jeffrey Boone

Brad’s Place
353 Main St.
Daniel Devine

Cherie’s Salon
58 Petty Plain Road
Cherie Rowland

Greenfield Auto Wrecking
392 Deerfield St.
Michelina Siano

Hair N Co.
63 French King Highway, #8
Dana Kubasek

Hampton Inn and Suites Greenfield
184 Shelburne Road
John Redmond

Indoor Action Sports
1385 Bernardston Road
Jeffry Coulson

J.P. George and Son Inc.
64 Haywood St.
Joseph George Jr.

Lavish the Salon
30 Chapman St.
Jessica Shippee

Minglewood Arts
435A Deerfield St.
Caitlin von Schmidt

New Inkwell News
78 Federal St.
Rozina Butt, Naveed Butt

The Outlet Store
10-12 Chapman St.
Donald White Jr.

Scott’s Barber Shop
372 Federal St.
Scott Greaves

Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home
87 Franklin St.
Timothy Kelleher

Snow & Sons Inc.
221 Leyden Road
Edward Snow Jr.

Thai Blue Ginger
298 Main St.
Karok Ninsri

Woodland Forest Soap
99 Lunt Dr.
Catherine Coutu

HADLEY

Chili’s Grill & Bar
426 Russell St.
Pepper Dining Inc.

Hadley Auto Express
212 Russell St.
Amir Mikhchi

Hampton Inn
24 Bay Road
Laxman Parmar

Roadway Inn
237 Russell St.
Laxman Parmar

Spirit Halloween Superstores
335 Russell St.
Spirit Halloween, LLC

Vac Store
291 Russell St.
Anthony Volpe

PALMER

BC Enterprises
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Billie Jo Foskit-Nulph
18 Barker St., Apt. C
Billie Jo Foskit-Nulph

BJC Realty Trust
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Breton Estates Inc.
46 Nipmuck St.
Raymond Breton

Breton Realty, LLC
46 Nipmuck St.
Raymond Breton

Convenience Plus #3707
1144 Thorndike St.
Global Montello Group Corp.

Convenience Plus #3714
3086 South Main St.
Global Montello Group Corp.

Crimmins/Graveline Insurance Agency Inc.
1382 Main St.
Thomas Graveline, Marc Graveline

Dave’s Frame and Automotive
1316 South Main St.
David Muir

Deco Painting
274 Breckenridge St.
Scott Rohan

Domino’s
1219 Thorndike St.
Anthony Patalano

Easthampton Cider Project, LLC
25 Bourne St.
Joshua Bromage

EJM Design
96 Rondeau St.
Emily Messing

Hyeena
200 Burlingame Road
Keith Holuk

K & B Construction
2146 Palmer St.
Bernard Croteau Jr.

Kaufman and Associates
P.O. Box 317
Richard Kaufman

SOUTHWICK

Belmeade Signs
246 Vining Hill Road
Jean-Luc Godard

Four Elements Salon & Spa
613 College Highway
Mary Welch

WESTFIELD

Dunkin’ Donuts
16 Harvard St.
Westfield Donuts Inc., Villa Franca Donuts Inc., Southwick Road Donuts Inc.

gr8onlinestuff
180 Root Road
Neil Petrucelli

Maple Wick Reflexology
51 Southwick Road
Sumei Hou

Martins & Son Painting
674 Western Ave.
Matthew Martins

Sweet Jasmine
9 State St.
Veoletta Klyuchits

Whip City Nutrition
18 School St.
Whip City Nutrition

WEST SPRINGFIELD

BD Hair Design
Barbara Dame
62 Westfield St.

Central Chevrolet Inc.
811 Memorial Ave.
Todd Volk

Collins Tavern
997 Westfield St.
Robert Ledoux

Colmatt Associates
50 Wishing Well Way
Sandra Fletcher

The Country Store
1022 Amostown Road
Pinky Patel

Galaxy 900
32 Pine St.
Ralph Dalise

Hair East
306 Westfield St.
Jennifer Gamelli

Harten Financial Group
1252 Elm St.
John Harten III

J. Paier Carpentry
265 Lancaster Ave.
Joseph Paier

Powers & Liquori
84 Park St.
Gary Liquori

Rehab Resolutions Inc.
1111 Elm St.
Sofia Zanzarella

Subway
1329 Riverdale St.
Steven Petow

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Alvarado, Abraham
PO Box 152
Chicopee, MA 01014
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/23/2020

Asher, Jane M.
3 Myrtle St., Apt. E7
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Bachmann-Baez, Heather Lynn
41 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Baver, Ryan G.
1182 Worcester St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2020

Clark, Joan
108 Corey Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Coache, Heidi K.
43 Haskins Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Ekenbarger, Kathi R.
315 Oak Ave.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Godere, Audrey D.
136 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Loginov, Oleg A.
Loginova, Svetlana
1152 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Merced, Jenary L.
Cruz Santos, Jenary
16 Chapel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Perrin, Lisa A.
a/k/a Raymond, Lisa A.
Perrin, Orlando
2034 Pleasant St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/21/2020

Racine, Marilyn A.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Ramirez, Efrain
a/k/a Torres, Efrain, Ramirez
c/o L. Jed Berliner, Esquire
1441 Main St., Suite 601
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/22/2020

Raymond, Shirley A.
735 Memorial Dr. #75
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/28/2020

Santos, Angela M.
15 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Squires, Tammy J.
32 Park St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/17/2020

Warrington, Troy Richard
190 Templeton Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2020

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

637 Ashfield Mountain Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $283,080
Buyer: Steven Goldsher
Seller: Seebeck INT
Date: 08/07/20

83-F Bear Mountain Dr.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Christina A. McQuade
Seller: John A. Drew
Date: 08/06/20

CONWAY

473 North Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $478,600
Buyer: Andrew Desguin
Seller: Andrew J. Vecellio
Date: 07/31/20

151 Wilder Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: William Stathis
Seller: Gordon B. Parker
Date: 07/31/20

DEERFIELD

2 Allen Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Narayana R. Lebaka
Seller: Charles C. Brooks
Date: 08/05/20

64 Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Susan Knightly
Seller: Sandra A. Gokey
Date: 07/29/20

3 Wequamps Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Ronald C. Wetherby
Seller: Leonard M. Finkowski
Date: 07/27/20

ERVING

9 West Main St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Cavanaugh
Seller: George Burnett
Date: 07/31/20

GREENFIELD

40 Canada Hill
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel Simoncini
Seller: William P. Stathis
Date: 07/31/20

217 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thomas R. O’Sullivan
Seller: Vladimir V. Sinigur
Date: 08/05/20

260 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Norbert A. Belliveau
Seller: Scott R. David
Date: 07/29/20

58 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Wayne Hopkins
Seller: Hebert, Stephen G., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

77 Lunt Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Diane Kuenzel
Seller: Cecile M. Massey
Date: 08/06/20

43 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nancy Merrick
Seller: Douglas R. McNamara
Date: 07/29/20

80 Overland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Madelaine Taft-Ferguson
Seller: Alfred D. Parker
Date: 07/31/20

318 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Stephen Marscher
Seller: Lindsay V. Stanley
Date: 08/07/20

24 Spring Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Travis D. Drury
Seller: Debra Gruszkowski
Date: 08/06/20

Wunsch Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel Simoncini
Seller: William P. Stathis
Date: 07/31/20

HAWLEY

35 Forget Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Douglas Blough
Seller: Tanya Z. Bryant
Date: 08/05/20

HEATH

25 Groll Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cheryl Viera
Seller: Joan E. Schoenhals
Date: 07/31/20

64 Taylor Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: William Fontes
Seller: Tripp, Alicia A., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

43 Underwood Hill Road
Heath, MA 01340
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Adam M. Williams
Seller: Ryan M. Archambault
Date: 07/28/20

LEVERETT

Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Pfannenstiel
Seller: Margaret F. Sanders
Date: 08/05/20

11 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 11 North Leverett NT
Seller: Barry G. Oberpriller
Date: 07/29/20

157 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Stephen M. Shick
Seller: Muriel Laverty
Date: 08/03/20

MONTAGUE

115 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: James R. Carr
Seller: Galina B. Agapov
Date: 07/27/20

9 James Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Eric M. Cole 2020 IRT
Seller: Ashley J. Williams
Date: 07/28/20

111 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Munju M. Song
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 07/30/20

20-22 Maple St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $261,300
Buyer: Maple St. Productions LLC
Seller: Fenwick LLP
Date: 07/27/20

158 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $316,500
Buyer: Graciela Vega
Seller: Justin D. Killeen
Date: 07/27/20

17 Turner St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Haylee A. Keene
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/31/20

30 X St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Pamela B. Kennedy
Seller: William Steffen
Date: 07/28/20

14 Worcester Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Stephanie S. Archer
Seller: Keleigh A. Pereira
Date: 08/06/20

NORTHFIELD

615 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Ethan Michaud
Seller: Donald Ferrara
Date: 08/06/20

Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Patti J. Barnes
Seller: R. E. & Judy A. Barnes RET
Date: 08/06/20

155 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $247,200
Buyer: George C. Bremner
Seller: Heather Taferner
Date: 07/27/20

ORANGE

145 Fryeville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Burke
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/20

5 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Brian A. Goodhue
Seller: Margaret A. Heinle TR
Date: 08/07/20

83 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Craig C. Reid
Seller: Thomas M. Deam
Date: 08/07/20

508 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Cornine
Seller: Bernardino G. Alvarez
Date: 08/06/20

270 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jason Yates
Seller: Ruth S. Shaw IRT
Date: 07/28/20

ROWE

43 Potter Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Pallotta
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/07/20

SHELBURNE

59 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $403,500
Buyer: Robert J. Kingsley
Seller: John Rees
Date: 07/31/20

3 Pinnacle Lane
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Sara J. Rood-Ojalvo
Seller: Gregory M. Oles
Date: 07/30/20

SHUTESBURY

114 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mark Pollock
Seller: Brian J. Errante
Date: 08/06/20

78 Schoolhouse Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Parviz Kohan
Seller: Paul S. Bailin
Date: 07/30/20

25 Stowell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Julia M. Connor
Seller: Historical Enterprises
Date: 08/03/20

SUNDERLAND

47 Garage Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Eric B. Toole
Seller: Jennifer Unkles
Date: 08/04/20

201 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kathryn Ahlman
Seller: Jeremy Lorusso-Dillon
Date: 08/03/20

WARWICK

1045 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Danny Romanson
Seller: Thomas R. Kurtz
Date: 08/05/20

WHATELY

207 Chestnut Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Joseph N. Deschene
Seller: Bruce E. Cleare
Date: 07/29/20

33 Egypt Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $376,900
Buyer: Ashley E. Marcinkowski
Seller: Michael F. Szady
Date: 07/27/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

35 Allison Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Diane Sarrazin
Seller: Heather A. Zielenski
Date: 07/27/20

12 Bowles Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Wholesalers Property Co.
Seller: Emil A. Roymans
Date: 07/31/20

23 Fenton St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jeremy Daunais
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 07/28/20

57 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nicholas Lamontagne
Seller: Thomas J. Bobrowski
Date: 07/30/20

112 Glendale Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Oakes
Seller: Lynn E. Oakes
Date: 07/27/20

106 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Joshua A. Smith
Seller: Stephen F. Smist
Date: 08/07/20

29 Lakeview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Pritesh Patel
Seller: Edward P. Corridon
Date: 07/28/20

162 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Adam Kroll
Seller: Jessica Gagne
Date: 07/27/20

14 Mooreland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Darrin C. Clark
Seller: James R. Knight
Date: 08/03/20

27 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brian J. Palazzi
Seller: Cynthia J. Palazzi
Date: 07/31/20

59 Roosevelt Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Gyner Nuhiu
Seller: Mark E. McCormick
Date: 07/31/20

55 Royal Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Amanda M. Cotto
Seller: Jeremy L. Daunais
Date: 07/28/20

942-944 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: James D. Roberts-Manning
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/20

468 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Andrew Wilkinson
Seller: Timothy L. Seidl
Date: 08/07/20

160 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Murat Demirhan
Seller: Nataliya Shevchuk
Date: 07/30/20

3 Wagon Wheel Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Indira Manohar-Broska
Seller: Diane Sarrazin
Date: 07/27/20

54 Washington Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Carlo A. Maloni
Seller: Zachary M. Rheault
Date: 07/29/20

BRIMFIELD

128 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Jesus G. Gonzalez
Seller: Christopher S. Elmore
Date: 08/07/20

58 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Douglas M. Kirkpatrick
Seller: Leif R. Johnson
Date: 07/29/20

CHICOPEE

85 Call St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Anibal T. Cotto-Laboy
Seller: Juan A. Deleon
Date: 08/07/20

81 Church St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: JB Camerlin RE LLC
Date: 08/03/20

40 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Janik
Seller: Linda M. Nawracaj
Date: 07/31/20

65 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Melao
Seller: Mark J. Haney
Date: 08/06/20

141 Empire St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Afanasi Cojan
Seller: Mike Kamyshin
Date: 07/31/20

77 Fedak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Dirico
Seller: Tina M. Hogan
Date: 07/29/20

778 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Megan A. Hungerford
Seller: Julien R. Beauchemin
Date: 08/07/20

19 Hudson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Dennis R. Tetrault
Seller: Anthony J. Sarnelli
Date: 07/27/20

13 Keith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Susan Camacho
Seller: Sergey Dikan
Date: 07/30/20

24 Lemuel Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $133,900
Buyer: Casey H. Marowski
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/03/20

139 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Monique L. Duquette
Seller: Eleanore J. Maciolek
Date: 07/31/20

70 Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,082,500
Buyer: Karm RT 3
Seller: Walter S. Wood LLC
Date: 07/31/20

88 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Yauhen S. Kot
Seller: Joseph T. Trombley
Date: 07/31/20

60 Pembroke Place
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Lynne Desilets
Seller: Regeant Mailloux
Date: 07/31/20

56 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Roberto Ramirez
Seller: Gerard R. Lamarche
Date: 07/31/20

14 Sherman Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $219,777
Buyer: Heri Cabrera
Seller: Partyka Partners LP
Date: 07/27/20

30 Smith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Blissett
Seller: Clara M. Prince
Date: 08/03/20

81 Summit Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael J. Rock
Seller: Martin O. Bermudez
Date: 07/31/20

104 Sunnyside St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Casey J. Croteau
Seller: Cecile I. Dionne
Date: 08/05/20

162 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Courtney N. Watts
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 08/07/20

4 Walnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: TM Properties Inc.
Seller: JB Camerlin RE LLC
Date: 08/03/20

205 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Valentin
Seller: Angel Rodriguez-Inserni
Date: 08/04/20

50 Yvonne St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tyler Bowers
Seller: Joel A. Michalski
Date: 08/03/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

20 Cross Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Jennifer E. Rachele
Seller: Prem Thanaratnam
Date: 07/31/20

94 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Marco A. Scibelli
Seller: Erika L. Martinez
Date: 08/07/20

153 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Xavier L. Williams
Seller: Claremont Home Improvement
Date: 07/30/20

389 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Francheska Salas
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 07/29/20

82 Evergreen Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Haggerty
Seller: Jeffrey C. Botta
Date: 07/29/20

22 Kronvall Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Sherrill Oake
Seller: Thomas A. Finnie
Date: 07/31/20

43 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gina M. Durant-Thayer
Seller: David R. Champagne
Date: 07/31/20

139 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sarah Gale
Seller: Thomas A. Demers
Date: 07/30/20

78 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $614,000
Buyer: Jose M. Recio
Seller: Drew P. Sadowsky
Date: 07/30/20

17 Thompson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jamie L. Convery
Seller: Margaret M. Leone
Date: 08/07/20

35 Virginia Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Leonides Berrios
Seller: Sarah J. Gale
Date: 07/29/20

286 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Michael B. Cruz
Seller: Zhengdao Xu
Date: 07/31/20

GRANVILLE

81 Blandford Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jessica Whitelock
Seller: Ronald E. Lewis
Date: 08/05/20

Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William K. Levan
Seller: Wackerbarth Box Mfg. Co.
Date: 07/31/20

254 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Georgia Lyman
Seller: Michael A. Miller
Date: 08/03/20

HAMPDEN

130 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jonathan Cooper
Seller: Luke J. Mastroianni
Date: 08/06/20

231 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Luke M. Gonyea
Seller: Elena Hovagimian
Date: 08/07/20

84 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Jonathan Trask
Seller: Richard C. Gulluni
Date: 08/07/20

HOLLAND

16 Lake Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Christopher H. Storer
Seller: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Date: 07/30/20

HOLYOKE

177 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Lawrence W. Preston
Seller: Glidden, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/20

25 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: William Steffen
Seller: Brahaman Holdings LLC
Date: 07/29/20

44 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Heston
Seller: Joseph P. Lemelin
Date: 07/31/20

106-108 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $231,750
Buyer: Timothy Hanlon
Seller: Bellamy H. Schmidt
Date: 07/28/20

63 King St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Anne M. Charron
Seller: Lisa A. Dauley
Date: 07/31/20

244 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Lemelin
Seller: James P. Lavelle
Date: 07/31/20

1134 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Gerald L. Stobbe
Seller: James T. Tisdell
Date: 07/30/20

318-320 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Carmen Feliciano
Seller: Gator LLC
Date: 07/31/20

133 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brittany L. Petersen
Seller: Andrzej J. Warminski
Date: 08/07/20

54 Sherwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Parnell
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 08/07/20

139 South Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Guadalupe M. Arevalo
Seller: Joseph Broska
Date: 07/27/20

48 Sterling Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Marilyn A. Dunn
Seller: Lillian A. Freniere
Date: 07/31/20

192 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Lauri A. Solomon
Seller: Jennifer Dolan-Goodyear
Date: 07/31/20

269 Whitney Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kristine M. Faszcza
Seller: Jeffrey B. Wilga
Date: 07/31/20

4 Willow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Crystal J. Alston
Seller: Geraghty, Richard D., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

LONGMEADOW

78 Branch St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Cam Francescone
Seller: Kevin D. Mattia
Date: 07/31/20

20 Brittany Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $658,000
Buyer: Joanna Beachy
Seller: Jason A. Cenicola
Date: 07/30/20

74 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kevin Mattia
Seller: Teren E. Branson
Date: 07/31/20

23 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $623,000
Buyer: Nam H. Kim
Seller: Michelle S. Hong
Date: 07/28/20

90 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael R. Sullivan
Seller: Angela Liebel
Date: 07/28/20

410 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Seller: Majid Mehmood
Date: 07/31/20

364 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $787,000
Buyer: Bonnie Engelman
Seller: Annette E. McCary
Date: 07/30/20

55 Harwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Brian J. Popovich
Seller: Thomas E. Kennedy
Date: 08/04/20

52 Laurel Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $419,250
Buyer: 52 Laurel Lane LLC
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 08/07/20

150 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Adam Reed-Krevolin
Seller: Kathleen M. Lonergan
Date: 08/04/20

812 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Collin N. McCaffery
Seller: Sequoia Property Realty LLC
Date: 08/04/20

25 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Juan R. Martinez
Seller: Penguin Realty Inc.
Date: 08/03/20

124 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Chelsea Cunard
Seller: Stephen J. Furman
Date: 07/31/20

101 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Rebecca Penneau
Seller: Anne F. Herzog
Date: 07/27/20

27 Rosemore St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Jared D. Young
Seller: Nagham S. Jafar
Date: 07/30/20

15 South Park Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Molly DelHowe-Lembcke
Seller: Kaitlyn E. Wong
Date: 08/05/20

681 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Joshua Williammee
Seller: John Barron
Date: 08/06/20

122 Willow Brook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Anthony Saviri
Seller: Bonnie Engelman
Date: 08/06/20

LUDLOW

484 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,049,293
Buyer: Restaurant Holdings LLC
Seller: Inspired By Opportunity
Date: 07/29/20

Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Sodi Inc.
Seller: William R. Falconer
Date: 08/07/20

107 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Adam Guthier
Seller: Ryan N. Merceri
Date: 07/30/20

39 Deer Hill Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: George M. Gomez
Seller: Carlos A. Martins
Date: 07/29/20

54 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Monique M. Dubois
Seller: Matthew J. Hilario
Date: 07/30/20

164 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Adrienne D. Robar
Seller: Joaquim Batalha
Date: 07/28/20

25 Heritage Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $347,250
Buyer: Maricely Fuentes-Lasanta
Seller: Edward C. Authier
Date: 08/04/20

100 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,100
Buyer: Benjamin A. Gonyea
Seller: Taylor K. Wiggin
Date: 08/06/20

116 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $152,250
Buyer: Joseph Lafleur
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/05/20

51 Lillian St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Loranger
Seller: Allen A. Krasnecky
Date: 08/06/20

49 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kelly Peterson
Seller: John Rottman
Date: 07/29/20

171 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,800
Buyer: Bryant J. Young
Seller: Saul Sanchez
Date: 07/29/20

237 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Kelsey J. Bergeron
Seller: Michelle L. Teto
Date: 08/07/20

865 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Cheryl King
Seller: Danny Gerasimchuk
Date: 07/31/20

MONSON

8 Beckwith Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Justin Pascale
Seller: Thomas D. Smart
Date: 07/31/20

36 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Alex J. Walsh
Seller: Lynn Makara
Date: 07/31/20

15 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Olatunde Cooper
Seller: Lorraine M. Belair
Date: 08/04/20

4 Fern Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brittany A. Williams
Seller: Denali Properties LLC
Date: 07/28/20

160 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $496,000
Buyer: Thomas O. McLeod
Seller: Michael R. Richard
Date: 08/06/20

33 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dominic Jaramillo
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/31/20

256 State Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Austin L. Gilman
Seller: Karla A. Gilman
Date: 07/30/20

PALMER

15 Barlow St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sayyada Tabassum
Seller: Syed W. Hashmi
Date: 07/31/20

123 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $226,590
Buyer: Carlos Fragoso-Serrazina
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 08/07/20

64 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Sean Damon
Seller: Sierra E. Eurkus
Date: 07/30/20

4125 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Leo Gregoire
Seller: Sonia Pontes
Date: 08/07/20

1044 Circle Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Justin Senecal
Seller: David R. Art
Date: 07/30/20

21 Colonial St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: David Kiser
Seller: Robert D. Jones
Date: 07/30/20

287-A&B Gates St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Thomas W. Ard
Seller: Nelson A. Azevedo
Date: 08/04/20

25 Geraldine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Beth A. Brosnahan
Seller: Frederick J. Kotowski
Date: 07/30/20

14-20 Lathrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Shaun Doscher
Seller: Kathleen R. Gardner
Date: 07/31/20

1724 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Nicholas Lloyd
Seller: John E. Martin
Date: 07/31/20

2078 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pablo Martinez
Seller: Paul E. Erikson
Date: 08/07/20

88-96 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $188,714
Buyer: Bukowski Properties LLC
Seller: Ryszard Fudali
Date: 07/31/20

46 Walnut St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Vivian M. Tran
Seller: Joao C. Guerra
Date: 07/31/20

RUSSELL

266 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Angela Cross
Seller: Joseph C. Stevens
Date: 08/07/20

SPRINGFIELD

39 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Erin L. Harris
Seller: Waterman, Ida M., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/20

646 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Christian J. Velez
Seller: Adnan E. Paloja
Date: 07/31/20

54 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,100
Buyer: Roundpoint Mortgage Servicing
Seller: Jose R. Vargas
Date: 08/03/20

155 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Magdiel Cortes-Ortiz
Seller: Herman Wilkinson
Date: 08/06/20

90 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: J&S LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 07/29/20

5 Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Walkis Figueroa
Seller: Rolondo Pagan
Date: 07/28/20

44 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Michael Vera
Seller: Blueline Management LLC
Date: 08/03/20

52 Aspen Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Leah M. Robillard
Seller: Thomas A. Jenco
Date: 07/29/20

18 Brittany Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Luis R. Lopez-Dejesus
Seller: Michael M. Bajorek
Date: 07/27/20

103 Bronson Ter
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Max Schnaper
Seller: Robert D. Straw
Date: 08/07/20

115 Bulat Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Sueann Acevedo
Seller: Christian F. Jurgensen
Date: 07/30/20

173 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $396,500
Buyer: Rafael A. Castillo
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 07/28/20

1515 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: William Aldoy
Seller: MPower Capital LLC
Date: 07/28/20

37-39 Cass St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Jose Fuentes
Seller: Anna M. Collins
Date: 08/07/20

73 Catalina Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Simonds
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 07/27/20

124 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sheila K. Maldonado
Seller: Miguel A. Rodriguez
Date: 08/05/20

42-44 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $190,620
Buyer: Patrick Johnson
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 07/31/20

28 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

19-21 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Severno Alicea
Seller: Luz N. Pacheco
Date: 07/31/20

143 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kiara Vazquez
Seller: Tamara Martinez
Date: 08/06/20

153 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Imran Chaudhry
Seller: Radian Guaranty Inc.
Date: 08/07/20

80 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: William M. Collins
Seller: Atif Khan
Date: 07/28/20

84 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: William M. Collins
Seller: Atif Khan
Date: 07/28/20

237 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Enrique Padilla-Ramirez
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 08/04/20

229 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Janitza I. Rosa
Seller: Craig A. Therrien
Date: 07/30/20

57-59 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: S. M. Lopez-Gonzalez
Seller: Shayne Folkes
Date: 08/03/20

23 Craig St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $194,700
Buyer: Justin Labrie
Seller: Lady S. Bedoya
Date: 07/31/20

49 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Roberto Camacho
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 08/06/20

107 Dartmouth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Joseph Cardenas
Seller: Robert E. Kilman
Date: 07/31/20

Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ali A. Tifow
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 08/07/20

163-165 Dubois St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marvin O. Bosompem
Seller: Thomas L. Bretta
Date: 07/31/20

128 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stephanie Rosado
Seller: Stephen P. Senecal
Date: 08/04/20

24 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,900
Buyer: Jeffrey A. McGrady
Seller: Anne T. Sweetman
Date: 07/30/20

83-85 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Domenick J. Villano
Seller: Brendan A. Greeley
Date: 08/03/20

93-95 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Tiffany A. Farrell
Seller: Daniel M. Laduke
Date: 07/31/20

43 Emmet St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michael Sarkes
Seller: Angela Rosario
Date: 08/07/20

77 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Anderson
Seller: Jana Obenoskey
Date: 08/06/20

83 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Javier Lamoutte
Seller: Roberta R. Leopold
Date: 07/31/20

68 Fallston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christina Lapointe
Seller: Raymond Cliche
Date: 07/30/20

47 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

175 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kristen E. Decker
Seller: Stephen E. Hays
Date: 07/31/20

196 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Paige N. Derry
Seller: John G. Klenakis
Date: 07/31/20

93 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Aishea S. Alvarez
Seller: Norma Bermudez-Acosta
Date: 07/31/20

93 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Aishea S. Alvarez
Seller: Norma Bermudez-Acosta
Date: 08/07/20

36 Frontenac St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Taisha M. Reyes
Seller: Aimee L. Reyes
Date: 07/30/20

198 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Lenworth D. Parker
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/27/20

94 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Eric A. Martins
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 07/28/20

70 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Loren E. Boynton-Schimmel
Seller: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Date: 07/31/20

54 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Elinor L. Kolbier
Seller: Katty Shouverer
Date: 07/30/20

44 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Monique Carnegie
Seller: Nathan Ladlee
Date: 08/07/20

30 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Daniel Dias
Seller: Rodrigues, Mario D., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

87-89 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Decesare
Seller: Ricardo Ortiz
Date: 07/27/20

183 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jurrell W. Love
Seller: Mark A. Gayle
Date: 08/07/20

157 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Junior Properties LLC
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 07/27/20

29 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Leon Lamont-Woods
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 08/05/20

52 Kingoke Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Tracey A. McLaughlin
Seller: Bruce Tetrault
Date: 08/06/20

83-85 Knox St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Payton A. Rawls
Seller: Rita M. Panasian
Date: 08/04/20

26 Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Thomas Croteau
Seller: Christopher Gagne
Date: 08/07/20

36 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Donohue
Seller: Michael P. Drees
Date: 07/29/20

135-1/2 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Recovery Housing LLC
Seller: Stephen Nemphos
Date: 07/31/20

137 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Recovery Housing LLC
Seller: Stephen Nemphos
Date: 07/31/20

1691 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 1695 Main Street LLC
Seller: Community Services Inst. Inc.
Date: 07/31/20

46-48 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Fad Investment Group Inc.
Seller: Javed Shah
Date: 08/07/20

62 Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Anthony Cianflone
Seller: Domingos M. Barroso
Date: 07/31/20

12 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua Rutola
Seller: Christopher M. Ryan
Date: 07/29/20

160 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jennifer Coll-Ortiz
Seller: Byron Walker
Date: 07/31/20

31 Meadowlark Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Matthew Dinatale
Seller: Gene F. Coache
Date: 07/29/20

98 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Alyssa M. Rivera
Seller: Roberto A. Camacho
Date: 08/06/20

24 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Juan Villalba
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 07/28/20

346 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Carter Lavorante
Seller: Christopher T. Bernier
Date: 07/29/20

190 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Shane Rhiney
Seller: Eugenie Lewis
Date: 08/03/20

143-145 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holding LLC
Date: 08/06/20

34 Ogden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anthony Pasquarosa
Seller: Frank A. Luvera
Date: 07/31/20

105 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Louis F. Dirienzo
Seller: Elizabeth Kelly
Date: 08/03/20

1061 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Robert A. Couture
Seller: Wade T. McDowell
Date: 07/27/20

320 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Seller: Arnold, William P. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/20

99-101 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $265,500
Buyer: Elvis Smith
Seller: Wachezaji Investmenr Group LLC
Date: 07/30/20

22 Rogers Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jesmarie Hernandez
Seller: Cleveland S. Howe
Date: 08/07/20

175 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John M. Barrett
Seller: Bernard A. Barrett
Date: 07/29/20

130 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Mary-Anne Goodsell
Seller: Goulet, Jane M., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

25 Shefford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Danielle Couture
Seller: Carolyn L. McNamara
Date: 07/31/20

10 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Rogelio Marquez
Seller: Jose M. Quintanilla
Date: 07/31/20

21 Stockbridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Freedom Credit Union
Seller: 21 Stockbridge LLC
Date: 08/05/20

42 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alexa Morales
Seller: Mary L. Davila
Date: 07/28/20

17 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sarah Valentine
Seller: Wilbraham Ave. LLC
Date: 07/31/20

83-85 Wallace St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Victor Cotto
Seller: Orlando Cotto
Date: 08/05/20

37 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Willie O. Dejesus
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 07/31/20

169 William St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: William St. Holdings LLC
Seller: Ameco Jar LLC
Date: 07/31/20

119 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jillian Sawicki
Seller: Barbara S. Russell
Date: 07/27/20

1294-1296 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Garrett Lumsden
Seller: Randall E. Chaves
Date: 07/27/20

863 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings LLC
Date: 08/06/20

71 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Glenn E. Sullivan
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 08/03/20

SOUTHWICK

185 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Wilder
Seller: Revitalized Renovations
Date: 07/31/20

188 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: James E. Jaron
Seller: Rickey C. Tang
Date: 08/04/20

10 Gargon Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: David L. Lafogg
Seller: Richard L. Winkler
Date: 08/05/20

78 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Gregg P. Desmarais
Seller: Steven R. Treglia
Date: 07/28/20

37 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Joseph Reed
Seller: James P. Gastringer
Date: 07/31/20

7 Nicholson Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,864
Buyer: Mackenzie Michael
Seller: Walter Biedrawa
Date: 07/31/20

11 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joseph Stevens
Seller: Craig A. Johnsen
Date: 08/07/20

267 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Katie A. Case-Woodruff
Seller: Jeffrey A. Berard
Date: 08/04/20

24 Shore Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Leblanc
Seller: Phillip Milidantri
Date: 08/07/20

TOLLAND

25 Fiddlehead Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kelsey Robare
Seller: Emily G. Bouwer
Date: 07/31/20

69 Otter Pond Trail
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $377,500
Buyer: Edward C. Schaffer
Seller: Judith Herron
Date: 07/31/20

37 Upper Otter Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Wilbert Sanchez
Seller: Richard M. Toni
Date: 07/31/20

WALES

203 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Daniel Arsenault
Seller: Susan P. Hubbell
Date: 07/30/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

58 Amherst St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Austin Monett
Seller: USA VA
Date: 08/03/20

28 Buckingham Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Hudson
Seller: Brandon P. Bryan
Date: 07/31/20

57 Burford Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Shaji S. Almstoo
Seller: Anthony A. Parrelli
Date: 07/28/20

64 Cass Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jonathan C. Francisco
Seller: Karen M. Olinski
Date: 07/31/20

76 Charles Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Giguere
Seller: Ian J. Molbury
Date: 07/27/20

172 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Deirdre Mikhaylichenko
Seller: Joseph B. Savaria
Date: 08/04/20

314 Edgewood Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Price
Seller: Jeremy Wizeman
Date: 07/30/20

215 Forest Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Brandon P. Bryan
Seller: James W. Smith
Date: 07/31/20

103 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Krupeshkumar A. Mehta
Seller: Charles E. Molnar
Date: 07/31/20

61 Harwich Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Bernier
Seller: Jeffrey A. Webber
Date: 07/31/20

62 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Maa Property LLC
Seller: MacDonald, Robert B., (Estate)
Date: 08/07/20

99 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ghulam R. Danesh
Seller: Nikolay Potafiy
Date: 07/29/20

57 Nelson Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Steven M. Martinez
Seller: Brayton, Paul H., (Estate)
Date: 08/05/20

124 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Iris Castro
Seller: Kathryn P. Bunnell
Date: 07/31/20

37 Park Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Mykola Mykhalchuk
Seller: Donna J. Swift
Date: 08/06/20

205 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Paul F. Tyburski
Seller: Michael A. Tyburski
Date: 08/06/20

804 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Butts
Seller: Kevin F. Barnes
Date: 07/27/20

21 Primrose St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Juan P. Branche
Seller: Abraham J. Macutkiewicz
Date: 07/31/20

45 Rochelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Erik C. Jones
Seller: Joel C. Olko
Date: 07/31/20

120 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Maslanka
Seller: Harlan B. Ladd
Date: 07/30/20

137 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: MJ Homes LLC
Seller: Whitney, Andrea R., (Estate)
Date: 07/28/20

89 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Brown
Seller: Robert Lovotti
Date: 08/06/20

140 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jory M. Taylor
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 08/03/20

22-24 Whitney Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anton Busanschii
Seller: Alexandra D. Lowe
Date: 07/31/20

WESTFIELD

151 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Derek R. Berard
Seller: Christopher D. Casternara
Date: 08/07/20

41 Canal Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Ross Howard
Seller: Gregg P. Desmarais
Date: 07/28/20

1 Canterbury Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jeremy J. Wizeman
Seller: Cory J. Liptak
Date: 07/30/20

31 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Brian A. Kuchachik
Seller: Michael J. Disanto
Date: 08/07/20

273 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Arlene M. Roselli
Seller: Benjamin A. Saczawa
Date: 07/31/20

30 Coolidge Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mark S. Szafranski
Seller: Szafranski, Wanda H., (Estate)
Date: 08/04/20

15 Dudley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Brandi Damon
Seller: Orlando Roman-Rodriguez
Date: 07/28/20

846 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Joseph Birkner
Seller: Anthony J. Casale
Date: 07/31/20

20 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,400
Buyer: Sandra H. Gil
Seller: Melissa L. Utzinger
Date: 07/31/20

25 Florence St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Jessica Broderick
Seller: Arlene M. Roselli
Date: 08/03/20

109 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gerald White
Seller: Eric M. Hastings
Date: 07/31/20

24 Harvest Moon Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $629,900
Buyer: Lawrence T. Gwozdz
Seller: Stone RET
Date: 07/31/20

60 Hawks Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Vanessa Mangie-Etienne
Seller: Curt E. Miller
Date: 07/31/20

9 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Richard Rodriguez
Seller: Michael Desabrais
Date: 07/28/20

3 Laurel Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Avard
Seller: Christopher Mullen
Date: 08/06/20

82 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $241,400
Buyer: Gregory S. Russian
Seller: Christopher R. Pedersen
Date: 07/28/20

247 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Christopher Mullen
Seller: David J. McManus
Date: 08/06/20

74 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Emily J. Cimineri
Seller: Joseph Pugliese
Date: 08/03/20

6 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ramon Diaz
Seller: Sharron M. Holmes
Date: 08/07/20

46 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Charles Sico
Seller: Gary C. Sico
Date: 08/06/20

90 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Adina A. Pignatare
Seller: Robert J. Kelley
Date: 07/28/20

92 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Cyrena R. Hess
Seller: Bruce D. Kenyon
Date: 07/30/20

96 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael A. Freedman
Seller: Frederick H. Ryan
Date: 07/31/20

25 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Lauren K. Jones
Seller: Mercer Island Realty Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

64 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul M. Bovat
Seller: Annette Grace
Date: 07/30/20

187 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Israel Real Estate Co. Inc.
Seller: Matthew P. Wzorek
Date: 07/31/20

23 Wilson Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Emily V. Irzyk
Seller: Edward Irzyk
Date: 08/05/20

WILBRAHAM

3123 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Hector R. Rosado-Torres
Seller: Duc H. Huynh
Date: 07/28/20

2 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Preston Beadling
Date: 07/31/20

44 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Priscilla S. Mortensen
Date: 08/06/20

13 Cooley Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Vincent C. Moretti
Seller: James A. Gianfelice
Date: 07/31/20

11-13 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Roman Moraru
Seller: Inna Moraru
Date: 07/27/20

19-21 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: David H. Hiller
Seller: Kimmer, Elinor R., (Estate)
Date: 07/31/20

3 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Luke J. Mastroianni
Seller: Elaine K. Bredvick
Date: 07/31/20

5 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Amy Dutton
Seller: Joseph P. Crowley
Date: 07/29/20

3 Marilyn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: David M. Folli
Seller: Michael H. Fisher
Date: 08/03/20

1 Miles Morgan Court
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Riley J. Brennan
Seller: Thomas J. Brennan
Date: 07/31/20

649 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brandon Savoie
Seller: 4BS Investments LLC
Date: 07/28/20

13 Sunnyside Ter
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amanda E. Lajzer
Seller: Stephen J. Lajzer
Date: 08/03/20

16 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Syed Hashmi
Seller: Sau-Ching Wong
Date: 07/30/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

279 Amity St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $496,667
Buyer: Andrew C. Jones
Seller: Gwendolyn Jones-Boisseau
Date: 07/31/20

374 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $602,000
Buyer: Brett C. Mullins
Seller: Michael MacDonald
Date: 08/07/20

58 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Misty Woodbury
Seller: Irena L. Cade
Date: 08/04/20

239 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Katerina G. Seligmann
Seller: Joseph C. Black
Date: 07/27/20

124 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Dennis Corkran
Seller: Sandra L. Anderson
Date: 08/03/20

120 Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Matthew E. Midura
Seller: Michael Duffey
Date: 07/27/20

40 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Emily A. Chandler
Seller: Ying Lu
Date: 08/07/20

390 State St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James L. Beadle
Seller: Masao Meroe
Date: 07/29/20

26 Vista Ter.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Brook West LLC
Date: 07/30/20

BELCHERTOWN

81 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John P. Fazzio
Seller: Kyle J. Thibeault
Date: 07/28/20

9 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Benjamin McCullough
Seller: David P. Bombard
Date: 07/27/20

22 Knights St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jacquelyn K. Olmeda
Seller: Jennifer B. Dier
Date: 07/31/20

37 Ludlow St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Gazi Cayan
Seller: Susan E. Williams
Date: 07/31/20

381 South Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Lewis M. Ward
Seller: Margaret Gruen
Date: 07/31/20

87 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alicia A. Thibeault
Seller: Ronald L. Cormier
Date: 07/28/20

60 Sabin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Brian A. Bachand
Seller: Tiffany L. Raines
Date: 07/30/20

447 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Shawn Rousseau
Seller: Dennis R. Tetrault
Date: 07/27/20

216 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: 1900 Capital TR 3
Seller: Luis E. Rodas
Date: 07/28/20

15 Terry Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Amanda Dzialo
Seller: Gina Damato
Date: 08/07/20

18 Tucker Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Richard E. Pyne
Seller: Lawrence, Pauline R., (Estate)
Date: 07/30/20

299 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Tiffany L. Raines
Seller: Edward J. Oey
Date: 07/30/20

CHESTERFIELD

10 Bisbee Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Michelle Jasinski
Seller: Drew Morse
Date: 07/27/20

21 Farmhouse Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Christine A. Willis
Seller: Jean T. Jorczak
Date: 08/03/20

EASTHAMPTON

41 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Dicarlo
Seller: Joseph N. Deschene
Date: 07/29/20

106-108 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Danielle E. Hayes
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 07/29/20

14-16 Federal St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Susan Maleno-Greenleaf
Seller: Jeffrey M. Palitsch
Date: 08/07/20

15 Kimberly Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: John J. Stout
Seller: Robert W. Findlay
Date: 07/30/20

13 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Edward J. Stamas
Seller: Sheri L. Colby
Date: 07/27/20

7 Park Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Philip A. Restaino
Seller: Cheryl A. Blow
Date: 07/29/20

117 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Patricia A. Hill
Seller: Barbara J. Morris
Date: 07/29/20

6 Picard Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael E. Wyzik
Seller: Steven A. Sparko
Date: 07/31/20

98 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Alycia Fabry
Seller: Kathryn Chioutsis
Date: 08/05/20

23 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Catherine Y. Parng
Seller: Jonathan Hawkins
Date: 08/07/20

80 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Peter Daniello
Seller: Roberta D. Krajci
Date: 08/07/20

72 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hannah B. Elliott
Seller: Corinne M. Ebbs
Date: 07/30/20

3 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Mark Rice
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/31/20

GRANBY

17 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Mark A. Shugart
Seller: Monica A. Torres-Manzano
Date: 07/31/20

413-R East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Cameron Woodward
Seller: Laura M. Theroux
Date: 07/27/20

93 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: William L. Rich
Seller: David P. Wing
Date: 07/30/20

6 Philip Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Anderson
Seller: Ellis, George R. Jr.a, (Estate)
Date: 07/27/20

125 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anthony T. Muse
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 08/05/20

HADLEY

4 Aloha Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Masashi Hasu
Seller: James S. Burdell
Date: 08/07/20

7 Laurana Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Muhammad Hassan
Seller: Mary K. Garrity
Date: 07/28/20

2 Plainville Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $467,568
Buyer: Jeffrey V. Cicolini
Seller: Oscar Liang
Date: 07/27/20

41 Roosevelt St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Hamed Zamani
Seller: Alexander M. Bilodeau
Date: 07/31/20

169 South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Colleen Osten
Seller: W. Eric Egan
Date: 07/28/20

HATFIELD

14 Molloy Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Omasta
Seller: Scott C. Harlow
Date: 07/29/20

20 Sunset Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Mary P. Shanafelt
Seller: Nancy Solow
Date: 07/31/20

HUNTINGTON

111 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard G. Kendra
Seller: Mark F. Jerusik
Date: 08/05/20

137 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Leedy FT
Seller: Todd P. McCoy
Date: 08/07/20

147 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Azure L. Layton
Seller: Christopher L. Meyerhoff
Date: 08/03/20

MIDDLEFIELD

32 Chester Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Cory M. Learned
Seller: Thomas E. Beeman
Date: 07/31/20

138 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: David N. Kendig
Seller: Anne M. Baruzzi RET
Date: 07/31/20

NORTHAMPTON

2 Belanger Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Ampersand Sprout LLC
Seller: William F. Boyle
Date: 07/31/20

472 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andrew Putnam
Seller: John McCoy
Date: 07/28/20

47 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Dakkan Abbe
Seller: Kara Wood
Date: 07/27/20

2 Highland Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Market Street Rentals LLC
Seller: Paul G. Kjoller
Date: 07/31/20

56 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Alden Bourne
Seller: Gretchen J. Hendricks
Date: 07/31/20

196 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Judith Dunaway RET
Seller: 300 Elm Street LLC
Date: 07/31/20

11 Munroe St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Ampersand Sprout LLC
Seller: William F. Boyle
Date: 07/31/20

201 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Ronconi
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/04/20

19 Northern Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,100
Buyer: Peter Casey
Seller: Marilyn J. Bradley
Date: 07/30/20

254 Old Wilson Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Susan L. Macrae
Seller: Gil F. Verrillo
Date: 08/03/20

45 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01063
Amount: $952,000
Buyer: Robbin N. Kirkpatrick
Seller: Enace J. Lococo
Date: 07/31/20

181 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Pau Atela
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

43 Riverbank Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Paul Killinger
Seller: Joseph White
Date: 08/04/20

70 Spruce Hill Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Sheryl A. Grabon IRT
Seller: Kenneth A. Schneider TR
Date: 07/28/20

PELHAM

59 Meetinghouse Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Alice A. Partridge
Date: 07/27/20

SOUTH HADLEY

151 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Anthony Dejura
Seller: Gale E. Quenneville
Date: 08/06/20

273 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Denise A. Rivers
Seller: Ellen S. Agard
Date: 07/29/20

11 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Jonathan Nunez-Olivieri
Seller: Norton, Fidelis, (Estate)
Date: 07/27/20

9 Brittany Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Michael R. Bullough
Seller: Kenneth G. Roy
Date: 07/31/20

20 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: William H. Rollins
Seller: Suzanne M. Cordes
Date: 08/03/20

39 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Anthony Rodrigue
Seller: Joseph F. Fairbanks
Date: 08/07/20

287 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: K. Ariyaratana
Seller: Traubino LLC
Date: 08/07/20

16 Helm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mark Burgielewicz
Seller: Anthony A. Rodrigue
Date: 08/07/20

17 McKinley Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $266,400
Buyer: Janine R. Knight
Seller: Amanda L. Dzialo
Date: 08/03/20

294 Morgan St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Hamre
Seller: Property Group Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

1 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Hamre
Seller: Property Group Inc.
Date: 07/29/20

27 River Lodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $454,900
Buyer: Jessica D. Zepke
Seller: Kristine M. Maguire
Date: 08/04/20

46 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Glick
Seller: Anthony Dejura
Date: 08/06/20

7 Stonegate Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Felecia P. Williams
Seller: Gomigo Properties LLC
Date: 08/06/20

12 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,250
Buyer: John C. Dembkowski
Seller: Scott Family Properties LLC
Date: 07/29/20

SOUTHAMPTON

40-R Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Michael R. Paquette
Seller: Gina M. Durant-Thayer
Date: 07/31/20

78 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joshua Warren
Seller: Jonathan D. Vershon
Date: 07/27/20

70 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Vershon
Seller: Daniel A. Gipperich
Date: 07/27/20

201 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Ashley K. Demarey
Seller: Lise Marie Lemeland RET
Date: 07/31/20

WARE

17-19 Castle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kenneth T. Elmy
Seller: Diana L. Gliniecki
Date: 08/07/20

14 Dugan Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Fayla Anderson
Seller: William V. Breen
Date: 07/31/20

31 Shady Path
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Traci V. McDaniel
Seller: 21st Century Green Homes Inc.
Date: 08/04/20

13 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Emily Houle
Seller: Gene T. Jones
Date: 08/07/20

WILLIAMSBURG

4 Cider Mill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Ashley Sheffield
Seller: Kimberly Kolbjornsen
Date: 08/05/20

28 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Chelynn Tetreault
Seller: Jacques C. Lerolland
Date: 07/31/20

26 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Bartholomew E. Casey
Seller: Edward M. Casey
Date: 08/03/20

WESTHAMPTON

14 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Warren
Seller: Patricia A. Warren
Date: 07/31/20

213 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: John P. Donlan
Seller: Deborah A. Rocque
Date: 07/27/20

WORTHINGTON

129 Starkweather Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Linda L. Jackson
Seller: Barry B. Bowen
Date: 08/04/20

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Joaquin Rodriguez
1098 Chicopee St.
$18,000 — Install enclosed carport, install support beam for bearing wall

Geraldine Talbot
116 Abbey Memorial Dr.
$1,000 — Repair deck supports, railings, and decking

GREENFIELD

Premier Staffing Services Inc.
87-91 Main St.
Erect exterior sign

LEE

Great Green Theory Land, LLC
845 Pleasant St.
$1,100,000 — Site preparation for new building

St. Mary’s Church
140 Main St.
$1,310 — Replace fire-alarm panel

LENOX

Robert Akroyd
239 Pittsfield Road
$3,000 — Roofing

Mount Carmel Care Center Inc.
320 Pittsfield Road
$11,423 — Replace remote terminal unit

NORTHAMPTON

The Brush Works, LLC
221 Pine St.
$6,000 — Subdivide Suite 130 and repair floor

First Congregational Church of Northampton
129 Main St.
$6,400 — Repair flashing

Adi Nagli
235 Main St.
$5,000 — Demolish interior space

Spoleto
12 Crafts Ave.
$1,500 — Illuminated projecting wall sign for Highbrow Pizza

Springfield IG, LLC
110 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated front wall sign for Resinate

Springfield IG, LLC
110 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated side wall sign for Resinate

PITTSFIELD

Brien Center for Mental Health
336 Fenn St.
$39,627 — Masonry facade repairs

KO Resources, LLC
501 Dalton Ave.
$94,275 — Install fire-protection sprinklers

WBRK Inc.
55 Grand Ave.
$30,000 — Verizon to replace nine existing radios with six new radios on existing communications tower

SPRINGFIELD

Center for Ecological Technology Inc.
83 Warwick St.
$11,600 — Repair vestibule at EcoBuilding Bargains damaged by vehicle, remove and replace window and automatic door

CNR Springfield, LLC
655 Page Blvd.
$126,383 — Install steel racking to store pallets in new shipping and receiving warehouse

Cooley Street Associates, LLC
415 Cooley St.
$277,500 — Alter tenant space for restaurant use by Bueno Y Sano

Courier Express
111 Carando Dr.
$63,500 — Roofing

East Springfield Realty, LLC
100 Brookdale Dr.
$18,400 — Install helical piers to improve soil conditions for structural slab for Falvey Linens

Zahid Farooqui
148 Fort Pleasant Ave.
$26,000 — Roofing on mosque

Marion Polite Jr., Mamie Polite
236 King St.
$31,895 — Repair wall damaged by car at King Street Laundromat

Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Co. II, LLC
1414 State St.
$30,000 — Verizon to remove and replace nine cellular antennas and associated radio equipment on monopole

WILBRAHAM

2030 Boston Road, LLC
2030 Boston Road
Sign for John Diggs, MD

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main St.
$9,786 — Install traditional fire-alarm devices to existing fire-alarm panel

Opinion: For MGM Springfield, There’s Not Much to Celebrate

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Daily News

Suffice it to say that this is not the way MGM Springfield wanted to mark its second anniversary.

Indeed, the headlines were loud and ominous: the casino in Springfield’s South End would be laying off 1,000 furloughed employees, part of 18,000 job cuts being made by the parent company nationwide. The announcement was certainly not unexpected given the sharp impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the casino industry and the broader tourism sector. But it was still a serious blow and one that has brought about a considerable amount of reflection on all that has — and hasn’t — happened since the Clydesdales rumbled down Main Street as MGM Springfield opened its doors.

In fact, these latest developments have already prompted some of those who had misgivings about the arrival of the casino industry in Massachusetts to say ‘I told you so,’ and for others to actually start talking about this casino and its impact on the city in the past tense.

But while we would certainly agree that this $1 billion facility has underperformed in many respects since the first blackjack hands were dealt on Aug. 24, 2018, it is far too early to say that casino gambling, or this casino, has become a bad bet.

It was struggling to even approach the numbers for gross gaming revenues that were projected when the casino was first proposed before the pandemic reached this market, and since then, it has been forced to shut down for more than three months, keep many operations (like the hotel and meeting facilities) shuttered, and operate at one-third capacity, per orders of the Gaming Commission.

This is not a recipe for success, and job cuts like the ones recently announced were all but unavoidable.

The assignment for MGM now — and it’s the same one facing businesses of all sizes and in all sectors — is to hang in through the pandemic, use this time to revisit every facet of the business with an eye toward creating improvements and efficiencies, and emerge from the crisis in a position to succeed.

This pandemic has tested the mettle of every business in this region, forcing many to make needed cutbacks and adjustments in an effort to weather the storm. It’s the same for MGM — only the numbers are larger, as in considerably larger.

Overall, it’s understandable why MGM’s second-birthday celebration was quiet and subdued — if there was one at all. But this facility can still make some noise in this region. And it can still be a bet that pays off for Western Mass.

Greenfield Savings Bank Announces Three Promotions

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Daily News

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) recently announced the promotions of Kim Zabek, Jared Cyhowski, and Elisabeth Porter.

Zabek has been appointed assistant manager of the bank’s Hadley office. She will oversee the daily operations of the office and assist customers with their banking. She first joined Greenfield Savings Bank in August 2011 as assistant manager in Shelburne Falls, and in 2015 she was promoted to manager of the GSB call center. Most recently, she held the position of assistant manager of the South Deerfield office. An active community volunteer, Zabek has served on the board of Friends of Children in Hadley and is a member of the South Deerfield Women’s Club.

Cyhowski has been promoted to Loan Operations specialist. In his new position, he will work with customers providing residential and consumer loan servicing. He started his career at GSB as a teller supervisor and was previously promoted to customer-service representative in the bank’s call center.

Cyhowski joined GSB in May 2016 after attending Fitchburg State University, where he graduated with high honors in communications and a minor in English. He is a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Studies Honor Society. He has volunteered at a range of community events, including Superhero Nights for Kids, where he wore a Mario (from Nintendo) costume, and he has volunteered at the Great Falls Festival (a/k/a Pumpkin Fest) in Turners Falls.

Porter has been promoted to Corporate Support specialist, with responsibilities of assisting and providing support services to the bank’s CEO, COO, and financial officer. Her daily responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of reports, scheduling meetings and events, and maintaining official minutes. She will also assist other Greenfield Savings Bank executives as needed.

Porter joined GSB in 2018 as a teller, and by October was promoted to customer service representative. This past March, she was promoted to the position of super banker. She is active in the community and volunteers at many GSB-sponsored community events.

WNEU Center for Social Justice Announces Inaugural Event of LBGTQ+ Speaker Series

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University (WNEU) School of Law’s Center for Social Justice and Springfield Public Forum will present an interview with Evan Wolfson, founder of Freedom to Marry, on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

This is the first event in the Center for Social Justice’s new Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ Speaker Series, which provides a venue for conversations about legal issues significant to the LGBTQ+ community. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at bit.ly/Gervino-Ward.

Freedom to Marry, the successful campaign for marriage equality in the U.S., is widely considered the architect of the movement that led to nationwide victory in 2015. During the 1990s, Wolfson served as co-counsel in the historic Hawaii marriage case that launched the ongoing global movement for the freedom to marry, and has participated in numerous gay-rights and HIV/AIDS cases. In 2012, Wolfson received the Barnard Medal of Distinction alongside President Obama. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale College and his juris doctor from Harvard Law School.

Wolfson will be joined by WNEU School of Law Professor Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD’s Transgender Rights Project, who will moderate a Q&A-style event.

“The Center for Social Justice and Springfield Public Forum are thrilled to welcome Evan Wolfson as the center’s inaugural Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ speaker,” Center Director Ariel Clemmer said. “Particularly during these challenging times, it is important that we come together and have candid conversations about what it takes to make change. Evan Wolfson is a venerable example for us all.”

Wolfson now devotes his time to advising and assisting diverse movements and causes in the U.S. and around the world. Based in New York City, he has been named a Distinguished Visitor from Practice at Georgetown Law Center, where he teaches law and social change; a Distinguished Practitioner in Grand Strategy at Yale University; and senior counsel at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm.

The Gervino-Ward LGBTQ+ Speaker Series is made possible by a generous donation from WNEU Law School alumna Elena Gervino; her wife, Kathleen Ward; and their two daughters. The mission of this series is to draw awareness to emerging trends in LGBTQ+ law and continuing social-justice concerns that might affect LGBTQ+ clients or practitioners. Lectures will be held during the lunch hour and are open to students, alumni, the university community, and the general public.

Mercy Medical Center Opens Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology

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SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center announced the opening of the Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology. Formerly known as the Breast Care Center, the new center provides a comprehensive approach to breast and gynecologic cancer care with an enhanced focus on malignancies of the breast, cervix, endometrium/uterus, fallopian tube, ovaries, vagina, and vulva.

Services are provided by a broad-based, multi-disciplinary team of cancer specialists and complementary support staff who focus on prompt diagnosis; coordinated, state-of-the-art cancer therapies; and patient education.

“Mercy Medical Center has long been committed to providing the most comprehensive and technologically advanced services to women, whether they need a health screening or they have received a problem diagnosis,” said Dr. Robert Roose, chief medical officer at Mercy Medical Center. “The opening of the Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology is the most recent example of this commitment, because a full spectrum of exceptional care is now available in one location.”

At the Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology, breast surgical oncologists focus on the evaluation and care of women experiencing the full range of diseases of the breast, including benign conditions (such as masses, breast pain, and nipple discharge), familial breast-cancer syndromes, and breast cancers. These surgeons utilize contemporary surgical techniques such as breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) using radiation-free MagSeed localization, nipple-sparing mastectomy, reverse axillary mapping, and oncoplastic procedures.

Mercy’s breast-care program is the only one in Springfield accredited by both the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

Women who have been diagnosed with malignancies of the gynecologic tract and other complex benign gynecologic conditions receive expert gynecologic oncology care at the center. These patients have the benefit of the most advanced treatment options available, including minimally invasive procedures (including da Vinci robotic surgery), radical procedures for treatment of gynecologic malignancies, and risk-reducing surgery in patients with familial susceptibility for breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer.

Additionally, patients at the Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology have access to a dedicated cancer-genetics counselor who offers a comprehensive analysis of cancer risk based on genetic, familial, and lifestyle factors. Patients receive information and recommendations for a personal approach to cancer prevention, which may include recommendations for cancer genetic testing, diagnostic screenings, chemo-preventive strategies, and lifestyle modifications.

Cancer support services available at the Center for Breast Health and Gynecologic Oncology include counseling, support groups, nutritionists, a Lymphedema Clinic, a Recovery and Rehabilitation Program, certified mastectomy bra fitting, and prosthesis. Radiology services at the center feature state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging including 3D mammography (digital breast tomosynthesis), breast ultrasound and MRI, and image-guided breast biopsies. Other services include patient-care navigation, medical oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pathology services.

Officials Celebrate Start of Court Square Project

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — A host of city, state, and national leaders were on hand at the former Court Square Hotel property Thursday to mark the official start of a long-awaited $51 million project to convert the long-dormant landmark into apartments and retail space.

Gov. Charlie Baker, Congressman Richard Neal, and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno were among the many dignitaries to address those gathered to commemorate the launch of the initiative, which will bring 59 market-rate apartments, 15 workforce apartments, and more than 20,000 square feet of retail to the center of Springfield.

The project is the result of a partnership involving a number of players, including developers Winn Companies of Boston and Opal Real Estate of Springfield, as well as MassMutual, MGM, and the MassHousng’s Workforce Housing Initiative. More than $11 million in state and federal historic tax credits have also been secured for the project.

Initial work on the property involves $4 million worth of demolition and hazardous materials cleanup, expected to completed by November. Actual construction is expected to take 18-24 months.

850 UMass Workers to Be Furloughed

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AMHERST — UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy has informed the campus community that, as a result of “incredible financial cost” associated with not fully reopening its campus, the school is facing nearly $169 million in budget losses, and is now placing 850 workers in indefinite furloughs.

These furloughs, effective Sept. 13, include dining and residence hall staff, Subbaswamy said in an e-mail, noting that because there are furloughs, and not layoffs, the workers affected by this action will retain their UMass benefits, including healthcare.

The chancellor, noting that the even with these workforce reductions, the campus will be left with a $20.3 million deficit, hinted strongly that additional steps will likely be taken when it comes to the workforce at the flagship Amherst campus.

“While some permanent layoffs are expected in the coming weeks, we are doing everything possible to lessen the number of layoffs,” he wrote, “and currently in discussions with other staff labor unions with the hope of reaching an agreement that prioritizes temporary reductions in hours and furloughs, which will likely impact approximately 450 additional campus employees.”

HCC Receives $40,000 Grant for COVID-19 relief    

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HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College Foundation has received a second grant in as many months to help students facing financial emergencies because of COVID-19.

In its latest round of grants, the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts awarded $40,000 to HCC from its COVID-19 Relief Fund. In July, the Community Foundation awarded the HCC Foundation $35,000. All $75,000 went into the President’s Student Emergency Fund, which is managed by the HCC Foundation.

“Every week, we are seeing more and more applications from students in need of emergency support,” said Amanda Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the HCC Foundation. “Each student applicant hopes to begin the fall semester on the right foot, and it’s our job to keep them focused on their academic success.”

Thanks to CFWM’s first grant to HCC, 67 HCC students received emergency funding with an average disbursement of $522. Already, in the past two weeks 15 additional students have received emergency aid.

“We anticipate disbursing the full $40,000 to students in need before the end of September,” Sbriscia said.

Typically, students request help paying for basic needs, such as food, rent, utilities, childcare and transportation.

“Relief Fund dollars are making it possible for HCC students throughout our region to achieve their educational goals,” Sbriscia said. “I’m so grateful to the Community Foundation for enabling us to respond to our students with good news. This funding tells them, your community is here for you, and we’re committed to your success.”

Greenfield Business Assoc. Awarded Grant

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Business Association announced the award of funding for its ‘COVID-19 Business Re-opening Outdoor Equipment Micro-Grant’ program through MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places: Resurgent Places grant program.

Through this program, MassDevelopment has granted the GBA an immediate $10,000, and potentially, an additional matched $5,000 to be re-granted to Greenfield businesses toward outdoor equipment needed for re-opening under COVID-19 restrictions.

MassDevelopment’s ‘Commonwealth Places’ is a competitive granting opportunity to advance locally driven placemaking in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in eligible communities throughout Massachusetts. Placemaking is a collaborative process through which people in communities work together to improve public spaces and maximize their shared value. The aim of Commonwealth Places COVID-19 Response Round: Resurgent Places is to help community partners prepare public space and commercial districts to best serve their population during COVID-19 social distancing and the phased reopening of the economy.

The Resurgent Places funding round complements the Mass. Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) recently announced Shared Streets & Spaces, a grant program that will provide small and large grants for municipalities to quickly launch or expand improvements to sidewalks, curbs, streets, on-street parking spaces and off-street parking lots in support of public health, safe mobility and renewed commerce in their communities. The city of Greenfield has applied and has already been working with city businesses to provide barriers to delineate new usable outside spaces near their businesses.

Greenfield’s Community and Economic Development Director MJ Adams and the GBA Coordinator Rachel Roberts have been working to bring these two grant opportunities to Greenfield to facilitate the fastest and most effective ways to help our business community safely re-open after the Covid-19 closures. The city is working toward supplying needed barriers and opening up municipal property while the GBA’s grant provides equipment assistance for businesses expanding outside.

As struggling businesses attempt to modify or expand their previous business models to support social distancing and safety in COVID-19 times, the GBA proposes to re-grant funding for procurement of equipment needed for outdoor expansion including but not limited to any combination of dining, display or point of sale furnishings, shade/weather coverings, signage, or lighting. The micro-grants will require a short application from any Greenfield business for up to $1,200. If a business not located in the downtown corridor is in need of assistance to expand outside as part of compliance to COVID-19 reopening requirements, the request will be considered as funding allows. The application can be found on the Greenfield Business Association’s webpage at https://greenfieldbusiness.org/x/12/COVID-19-Resurgent-Places-Micro-Grant.

Westfield State University Installs Cell Phone Tower atop Scanlon Hall 

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WESTFIELD — Cellular service on the Westfield State University campus is expected to significantly improve now that a new cell tower has been installed atop Scanlon Hall.

Westfield State partnered with the Mass. Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and Mass. State College Building Authority (MSCBA) on the project. The installation was completed earlier this month by Berkshire Wireless, a subcontractor for Verizon Wireless.

“Verizon recently has increased its network coverage and capacity at Westfield State University, with a new cell site near Scanlon Hall,” said Verizon Wireless in a statement. “It provides robust 4G LTE services throughout the campus, as well as parts of Route 20, Western Avenue, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The new cell site includes an emergency battery backup and generator to ensure 24/7 availability to services. We’re proud to have made this investment in the Westfield State University campus community.”

Improving cellular service on campus has been a decade in the making, according to Stephen Taksar, Westfield State’s vice president of administration and finance.

“We are thankful to our partners to complete the project to provide better and more reliable cell service on campus and in the surrounding community,” he said.

In addition to improved and more reliable cell service, the university will also generate revenue by leasing the space to the cellular provider. According to Taksar, a 10-year contract was signed, which will generate $240,000 over the term. The $24,000 per year will go toward the university’s Residential Life area to support services and programming for resident students.

Florence Bank Promotes Shelley Daughdrill to Senior Vice President, Director of Retail Banking

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank has promoted Shelley Daughdrill to the position of senior vice president, director of retail banking.

In her new role, she will oversee the bank’s retail banking operations and direct and supervise the retail administrative staff and managers throughout the bank’s branches, as well as the Customer Service Center. Daughdrill first joined Florence Bank in 2005. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as vice president and area manager.

Daughdrill brings extensive knowledge and skills to her new role. During her tenure at the bank, she’s been the recipient of both the President’s Award and Community Service Award. These awards are given by the bank to employees who consistently go above and beyond at work and in the community. Daughdrill is also the recipient of the 2011 Paul Winske Access Award given by Stavros, a local non-profit organization that supports people with disabilities. The annual award is given to organizations and people who go above and beyond for the people they serve.

Daughdrill is a graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College. Additionally, she is currently enrolled at UMass Amherst pursuing a business of arts degree in business studies. She proudly serves her community as a board member and attendance chair of the Amherst Rotary Club.

“We are thrilled to see Shelley’s career progress with the bank as she begins her new role as senior vice president, director of retail banking,” said Florence Bank president and chief executive officer, Kevin R. Day. “Shelley’s skills and expertise are invaluable, and I look forward to seeing her thrive in her new role.”

CFWM Distributes $4.3M in Mass COVID-19 Relief Fund Grants

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SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Mass. (CFWM) has announced that it has distributed $4.3 million in grants from the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund. These grants are a part of the $6.4 million overall awarded through the CFWM COVID-19 Response Fund to support Western Mass. nonprofits serving the most vulnerable populations in the midst of the pandemic.

In addition to the resources from the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, more than 700 donors, including individuals, foundations, and businesses have contributed to CFWM’s COVID-19 Response Fund. To date, $8.2 million has been contributed to the CFWM Fund.

 

The Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund supports those across the state most impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis, focusing on essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations, including the homeless, immigrant populations, people with disabilities and those facing food insecurity. The Fund works in concert with regional community foundations and nonprofit leaders who partner with local leaders to understand the response and relief landscape, strategically filling in where gaps are pronounced.

CFWM has also announced a new round of grants from the COVID-19 Response Fund to 37 local nonprofit organizations totaling $925K, addressing immediate needs during the pandemic: They are:

Arise, Bayanihan Association of America, Bethlehem House, Caring Health Center, Cutchins Programs for Children & Families, Dakin Valley Humane Society, Ellie Fund, Enlace de Familias de Holyoke/Holyoke Family Network, Family Outreach of Amherst, a program of CHD, Friends of Chicopee Senior Citizens, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, and Greenfield Community College Foundation.

Also, Hilltown Community Health Centers, Holyoke Community College Foundation, Home City Development, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Make-It Springfield, Manna Soup Kitchen, New England Farm Workers’ Council, a program of Partners for Community, New England Learning Center for Women in Transition, New North Citizens’ Council, Nuestras Raices, People’s Medicine Project, a program of Western MA Training Consortium, Revitalize Community Development Corporation, South End Community Center, Springfield Rescue Mission, and Springfield Technical Community College Foundation.

Also, Stone Soup Café, a program of All Souls Church Unitarian Universalist, The Performance Project, the Salvation Army – Holyoke Corps, the Salvation Army – Springfield Corps, Treehouse Foundation, United Way of Pioneer Valley, Urban League of Springfield, Way Finders, Valley Radio Reading Service dba Valley Eye Radio, and YWCA of Western Massachusetts.

 

“We are grateful for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, the statewide collaboration established to help our most vulnerable fellow citizens and the front-line nonprofit organizations that are responding to their needs in this time of crisis,” said Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. “Thanks to this funding, we have reached many more individuals and families in our region.”

 

The COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley was established to provide grants to community nonprofit organizations serving the needs of the most vulnerable populations affected by the pandemic in Western Massachusetts.

 

The Community Foundation welcomes additional donations to the COVID-19 Response Fund for the Pioneer Valley. 100% of donations go to community needs. Gifts can be made online at: www.communityfoundation.org/covid19.

PeoplesBank Named Best Place to Work, Best Local Bank, Best Mortgage Lender 

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HOLYOKE — Tens of thousands of voters in recent consumer polls have named PeoplesBank a winner in several categories.

PeoplesBank, the largest community bank employer headquartered in Western Mass., was a second-time winner of the Best Place to Work in one area poll.

“We are a strong work family with goals and values,” explained Christine Phillips, First Vice President, Human Resources at PeoplesBank. “Making sure our associates’ professional and personal needs are met, that’s what being a family is all about. We value them, the work that they do, and this award would not be possible without them.”

With 21 offices, including its new Ludlow office, which will open in October, another area poll named the bank  Best Local Bank for the eighth time.

“It’s not enough for us just to operate here, we are a part of the community and a part of what makes our local community vibrant and successful,” Jacqueline Charron, Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer at PeoplesBank. “I’m out in the community at the grocery store, and people stop me to say ‘you’re from PeoplesBank’ and it’s a great feeling for someone to say that…it really makes you proud to work here.”

Also, innovative services like mobile banking and a complete, contactless mortgage application process earned PeoplesBank the Best Mortgage Lender for the ninth time in that same poll.

Nadine Maggi, Consumer Lending Operations Manager at PeoplesBank commented, “I think it’s our focus on service and our commitment to the community. Our mortgage lenders are out doing first time home buyer seminars. We have a digital mortgage process, so if a customer wants to work with a mortgage lender they can or they can go online to their own personalized portal. At the end, they close faster, and we do what we can for the customer because it’s all about them.”

Freedom Credit Union Warns of Online Sweetheart Scams

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SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union (FCU), headquartered in Springfield and serving members in the four counties of western Massachusetts and Hartford and Tolland counties in Connecticut, is warning the public of emerging sweetheart scams.

According to data from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, more than $200 million was reported lost last year by 20,000 individuals falling victim to online schemers. In comparison, 8,500 people filed claims of $33 million in losses in 2015.

Sweetheart scammers, also commonly referred to as romance scammers or catfishers, prey on individuals looking for love or companionship online. By creating phony online profiles and backgrounds, these individuals forge relationships by gaining trust and then seeking monetary gain. Often, an emergency will be fabricated; creating a storyline and opportunity to request money from the unsuspecting victim.

“Internet dating sites have become increasingly popular, especially during the early spring months, with people spending more time inside and with more free time,” explained FCU President Glenn Welch. “With so much at stake, we want to raise awareness to protect members of our community from falling prey.”

Welch offered the following signs of a potential scam. The individual:

  • Professes love or affection quickly;
  • Asks to move the conversation off the chat or dating website;
  • Requests money or gifts to handle an emergency medical bill or travel expense;
  • Offers to meet in person, but always offers an excuse as to why they must cancel plans.

“It’s never wise to send gifts or money to someone you’ve never met,” warned Welch. “While it’s possible that online relationships can develop into real life relationships, it’s best to be cautious of individuals who seem too good to be true, or who ask for gifts of money for situations that seem outlandish.”

Consumers who believe they’ve been a victim of a sweetheart scam can report the incident to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint. For the latest updates from Freedom Credit Union, visit freedom.coop.

Timothy Murphy from Skoler, Abbott & Presser honored by Best Lawyers®

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SPRINGFIELD — Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., an employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield and Worcester areas, today announced that one of its partners, Attorney Timothy Murphy of Wilbraham, was listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. He was recognized in three fields: Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management, and Litigation-Labor and Employment.

Focusing his practice on labor relations, union avoidance, collective bargaining and arbitration, employment litigation and employment counseling, Murphy has been included in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013 and was Lawyer of the Year in 2015, 2019 and 2020. In 2017, he was named “Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout” by the Girls Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts.

Murphy is very active within the local community. He sits on boards of directors for several area organizations such as the Human Service Forum and Community Legal Aid. He also is a member of the World Affairs Council and the Finance Committee in Wilbraham.

 

BusinessTalk with Paul Kozub

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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 23: Aug. 31, 2020

George Interviews Paul Kozub, founder of V-One Vodka 

George interviews Paul Kozub, founder of V-One Vodka and one of the five finalists of the BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty Alumni Achievement Award.  Launched in 2015, and known then as the Continued Excellence honor, BusinessWest’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a previous 40 Under Forty honoree who has continued to build on his or resume as a rising star in this region and leader both in business and within the community. This is the first installment of Alumni Achievement Award podcast installments. Hea what Paul has been up to since his 40 Under Forty honor!

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10 Bacon Wilson Attorneys Named ‘Best Lawyers’

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SPRINGFIELD — Bacon Wilson is pleased announced that 10 attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2021.

Attorney Kenneth Albano, the firm’s managing partner, was recognized in Best Lawyers for business organizations including LLCs and partnerships; Michael Katz for bankruptcy and reorganization; Stephen Krevalin for family law; Hyman Darling for elder law; Gary Breton for banking/finance law and for business organizations; Gina Barry for elder law; Jeffrey Fialky for commercial finance; Mark Tanner for real estate litigation; Paul Rothschild for litigation; and Peter MacConnell for real estate law.

First published in 1983, Best Lawyers is regarded as one of the definitive guides to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on peer-review evaluations. Lawyers are not permitted pay for a listing, and due to the peer-review nature of the process, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of the largest firms in the Pioneer Valley, with 43 lawyers, and approximately 60 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff.

Smithsonian Spark!Lab Kits Go Directly to Springfield Kids

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will distribute 500 Smithsonian Spark!Lab Activity Kits to Springfield children to help emphasize the fun of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning.

“The Museums are open, but we know not everyone is able (or ready) to visit in person,” said Larissa Murray, Director of Education at the Springfield Museums. “So we decided to bring our wonderful Spark!Lab hands-on invention learning directly to the children in our city!”

The Springfield Museums, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and with funding from the MassMutual Foundation, assembled 500 Spark!Lab Activity Kits, which they will begin to distribute this month.

“Usually during the summer, we would visit libraries with our hands-on activities,” said Murray. “Because of the pandemic, we had to think of another plan.” Instead the Museums educators are partnering with local organizations and distributing Spark!Lab Activity Kits.

Spark!Lab is an innovation space, where all visitors are encouraged to explore because anyone can be an inventor! The Spark!Lab Activity Kits share the same encouraging theme. The kits are filled with materials for STEM activities, plus invention challenges in both Spanish and English. Among the supplies are bendy straws, carpenter pencils, a protractor, lacing cords, craft sticks, cardboard coaster, the list goes on!

“The goal of the program is to help families learn together with engaging, dynamic activities,” Murray said. “These are challenging times for families, all needing to learn from home. We hope the Spark!Lab activities will be both entertaining and informative.”

This project is made possible thanks to the partnership of the Smithsonian and funding from the MassMutual Foundation.

“It’s been so much fun to partner with the Springfield Museums and the MassMutual Foundation to create these kits,” said Jennifer Brundage, National Outreach Manager for Smithsonian Affiliations. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to share the Smithsonian’s hands-on, bilingual learning experiences, regardless of students’ access to the internet or computers. Everyone has the potential to be an inventor and we are excited to see what Springfield’s kids invent.”

JFS Selected for Year Two of the Jewish Poverty Challenge

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SPRINGFIELD — Following a North American call for submissions and an exhaustive selection process, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts has been chosen by The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies for participation in Year Two of its NJHSA Jewish Poverty Challenge, an offering of the Network’s Center for Innovation and Research.

The goal of the program is to help NJHSA member agencies better analyze the marketplace, launch and manage solutions, and implement sustainable measures for success to address the many dynamics associated with responding to Jewish poverty.

NJHSA has partnered with Start Co., a venture development consultancy firm based in Memphis, Tennessee with an expertise in launching startup, entrepreneurial initiatives and engaging municipalities, corporations and non- profits in poverty reduction responses. The team at Start Co will provide expert consultation assistance as JFS rethinks and redesigns products and services, adjusting assumptions and organization models. And throughout, special attention will be paid to the impact of COVID-19 on service delivery methods.

“We are thrilled to have been selected for this initiative”, said Rosalind Torrey, MPH, JFS Jewish Life Enrichment Program coordinator and manager of the project. “JFS has a deep commitment to raising awareness of the issue of Jewish poverty and addressing it in new ways. Since the start of COVID 19 it has become clear that Jewish poverty in our community is both greater and less visible than we previously understood. Through this endeavor JFSWM will be able to more fully identify need, create new resources and facilitate new pathways to alleviating Jewish poverty.”

Reuben Rotman, president & CEO of the Network added that, “The COVID-19 pandemic has even further heightened the critical need for innovative solutions to the challenges of Jewish poverty. With newly vulnerable clients reaching out for assistance in unprecedented frequency, the agencies are challenged to identify new ways of working and new efforts to achieve sustainable solutions for those in need.”

WNEU’s Ariel Clemmer Honored with ‘Excellence in the Law’ Award

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SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University announced that attorney Ariel Clemmer has been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as an “Excellence in the Law” pro bono lawyer. Clemmer is the director of the Center for Social Justice at Western New England University School of Law and an adjunct faculty member.

“The Western New England University School of Law community was delighted to learn of Ariel Clemmer being recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for her path breaking work and unwavering commitment to access to justice,” said School of Law Dean Sudha Setty. “We appreciate these attributes as central to her work as director of the Center for Social Justice, where she is engaging students, faculty, and the greater community in essential social and economic justice work.”

Each year, at the Excellence in the Law event, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly celebrates up and coming lawyers and honorees for excellence in pro bono, legal journalism, ADR, marketing, firm administration and paralegal work. This year’s honorees were recognized at the “Excellence in the Law” reception last month, which was held virtually to comply with current social distancing requirements.

Dedicating her career to making a difference in the lives of others, Clemmer said she was “very touched by the receipt of this honor and grateful to be able to continue working with students, faculty, and others toward access to justice for all” in her new role as director of the Center for Social Justice at WNE School of Law, where she started this past March.

Clemmer obtained her B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Richmond in 2005, after which she worked as an elementary school teacher with Teach for America in New York City’s Spanish Harlem neighborhood. Clemmer received her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2010, where she was a member of the Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review and the Harvard Defenders.

After graduation, Clemmer started her career as a public defender at the Bronx Defenders, representing low-income clients charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. She then worked for the firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, defending clients against security class actions and other complex financial matters, while continuing to develop her pro bono practice litigating matrimonial, civil, and criminal cases. In 2014, Clemmer was selected by the partners at Weil, Gotshal & Manges to participate in a pro bono externship at Legal Services of New York City (LSNYC). Her excellent work there resulted in her being named one of the “Top 30 Pro Bono Attorneys of 2014” by LSNYC.

Most recently, Clemmer was the pro bono director at the Hampden County Bar Association where she managed all aspects of the organization’s pro bono activity, including directing the award-winning, nationally recognized Hampden County Legal Clinic. While there, Clemmer added new pro bono opportunities based on gaps in access to justice that she found in Hampden County, and greatly increased volunteer participation, which served more than 2,000 clients last year, an unprecedented increase under her leadership. She continues to serve as the lead attorney in charge of the Lawyer for the Day Consumer Debt Initiative, a pro bono project serving self-represented litigants who are defending credit card collection actions filed by debt buyers in the Springfield District Court Small Claims session. The project uses volunteer attorneys, non-attorneys, and students to provide brief legal advice, negotiate with opposing counsel, draft settlement arrangements, and appearances on behalf of consumers at hearings and trials.

“The program has been tremendously successful,” said Clemmer. “We have had a positive outcome of 95% of our cased to date, and saved consumers almost $200,000 in the last year while also informing them of their rights and empowering them to navigate other financial situations in the future.”

“I knew I wanted to be a public interest lawyer from day one,” said Clemmer to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. “I care deeply about justice for all and wanted have dedicate my career to empowering the most underserved and vulnerable members of our society.”

BusinessTalk with Bill Cole

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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 22: Aug. 26, 2020

Thom Interview Bill Cole, President of Living Local.  Living Local

Thom Interview Bill Cole, President of Living Local.  Living Local is a grassroots movement in Western Mass that promotes and educates on how and why we need to Eat, Shop and Live Local. Bill and Thom discuss the organization’s economic development efforts, including its partnership with BusinessWest.

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Six Attorneys from Robinson Donovan, P.C. honored by Best Lawyers®

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SPRINGFIELD — Robinson Donovan, P.C. today announced six attorneys were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 and one was also named “Lawyer of the Year” in her field.

The following attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021:

  • Jeffrey Roberts, managing partner, practices corporate and business counseling and estate planning, and was named in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. He has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 29 consecutive years.
  • James Martin, partner, was listed in the practice areas of Franchise Law and Real Estate Law. He concentrates his practice on corporate and business counseling, litigation and commercial real estate law, and is a member of Robinson Donovan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Group. He has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 21 consecutive years.
  • Nancy Frankel Pelletier, partner, was listed in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants. A member of Robinson Donovan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, she concentrates her practice in the areas of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 16 consecutive years.
  • Patricia Rapinchuk, partner, was listed in the fields of Employment Law-Management and Litigation-Labor and Employment. She was also named “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Employment Law-Management. She practices employment law and litigation. She has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 12 consecutive years.
  • Carla Newton, partner, was named in the field of Family Law. She focuses her practice on divorce and family law, litigation, corporate and business counseling, and commercial real estate, and is a member of Robinson Donovan’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Group. She has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 9 consecutive years.
  • Richard Gaberman was named in the fields of Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, and Trusts and Estates. He focuses his practice on corporate and business counseling, commercial real estate, and estate and tax planning law. He has received the Best Lawyers recognition for 29 consecutive years.

People’s United Bank Forms Business Transformation Office

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — People’s United Bank, N.A. a subsidiary of People’s United Financial Inc., announced the formation of a Business Transformation Office (BTO), a specialized team focused on digitization, process optimization, automation and Fintech partnerships, in addition to supporting product strategy and management for the Bank.

The BTO will formalize People’s United’s approach to defining a repeatable process to provide unique, value-added, digitally driven products and services across business lines that take into account customer expectations for individualized journeys, simple solutions, and innovative ideas.

“The digital age of banking that has emerged over the past decade has changed the way people interact and do business on a day-to-day basis, and technological advancements are influencing the future of banking,” said Jack Barnes, CEO, People’s United Bank. “As we continue to evolve our service model, the BTO will ensure we remain focused on continuous enhancements and personalization of customer touch points including online and mobile banking, ATMs, call centers and in our branches, to provide customers with digital experiences that are custom-made, seamless, fast and secure. The BTO is a reflection of People’s United’s ability to innovate and reconceptualize our offerings in an efficient way.”

The BTO will be led by Ravi Vakacherla, EVP and newly appointed chief transformation officer. He has been with People’s United for more than 15 years and has held various roles, starting in IT, holding the role of chief architect, before transitioning to head of Digital, Product Management and Banking Operations.

“It’s clear the next three years will look much different than the previous three, and we must do our part to retain and attract new customers and adapt to customer preferences,” said Lee Powlus, SEVP, chief administrative officer.

“Through Ravi’s leadership, the BTO will ensure that our strategic plan advances us into the next decade and provides a competitive advantage in delivering customers our products, services and expertise.”

AmherstWorks Reopens; New Applications for Membership Being Accepted

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AMHERST — AmherstWorks, a coworking space dedicated to serving the Pioneer Valley community by providing a premium remote-working environment, has reopened and is accepting new applications for membership passes and private offices.

AmherstWorks has implemented new policies and procedures, in addition to restructuring the space to adhere to all of the state’s health and safety regulations in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

All members will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing of six feet at all times. Previously shared desks will be assigned exclusively to individuals each day, with hand sanitizer readily available. AmherstWorks membership assistants will sanitize all surfaces a minimum of three times a day.

AmherstWorks provides a professional and beautiful environment for getting work done. The newly renovated downtown workspace includes large windows for natural light, fast internet and premium amenities for members.

Learn more about membership at AmherstWorks.io.

‘Stop the Spread’ COVID-19 testing site opening Aug. 26 at HCC

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HOLYOKE — To assist the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the city of Holyoke in reducing the spread of COVID-19, Holyoke Community College will serve as a “Stop the Spread” drive-through testing site offering free tests to the public.

Tests will be conducted outside HCC’s Bartley Center for Athletics and Recreation and administered by Fallon Ambulance in partnership with the Holyoke Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Testing will be available August 26 through Sept. 12, during the following hours:

Monday 7-11 a.m.

Tuesday 2-7 p.m.

Wednesday. 7-11 a.m.

Thursday 2-7 p.m.

Friday 7-11 a.m.

Saturday 7-11 a.m.

 

Testing will be conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no appointments. There is no cost for the tests and no referral is required.

Signs and HCC and Holyoke city Police officers will direct drivers from Homestead Ave down to M Lot (adjacent the Bartley Center), where in-car tests will be administered. Cars will leave M Lot, pass through N Lot, and exit onto the campus road and out onto Homestead Avenue.

Turnaround time for test results is typically four days or fewer.

For more information, please go to: www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread 

Rocky’s Ace Hardware Acquires Washington One-Stop

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WASHINGTON, N.J. — Washington One-Stop, a family-owned-and-operated business since 1969, has been acquired by Soringfield-based Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, now with 35 locations in eight states.

Washington One-Stop, previously owned by Gary Hicken, was purchased in April of this year by Rocky’s, which will now manage the location under the name Rocky’s One-Stop at the existing location of 288 Route 31 South in Washington.

“My grandfather opened our first location in Springfield in 1926, and we’ve been in continuous operation under the same family ownership for three generations,” said Rocky’s Ace Hardware President Rocco Falcone. “We plant roots in each of our neighborhood locations and intend to maintain the community focus established by the previous owners.”

Rocky’s One-Stop plans to host a grand opening celebration for the community next spring. In the meantime, the store will undergo renovations while retaining much of the existing inventory.

14 Bulkley Richardson Lawyers Named “Best Lawyers”

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that 14 lawyers from the firm were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021. Bulkley Richardson had more honorees than any other law firm in Springfield. These 14 lawyers were recognized in 20 unique areas of practice.

  • Peter Barry — Construction Law
  • Michael Burke – Medical Malpractice Law (defendants), Personal Injury Litigation (defendants)
  • Mark Cress — Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Corporate Law
  • Francis Dibble, Jr. — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense (White-Collar), Litigation (Antitrust), Litigation (Labor and Employment), Litigation (Securities)
  • Daniel Finnegan – Administrative / Regulatory Law, Litigation (Construction)
  • Robert Gelinas — Personal Injury Litigation (defendants)
  • Kevin Maynard — Commercial Litigation, Litigation (Banking and Finance), Litigation (Construction)
  • David Parke — Corporate Law
  • Melinda Phelps — Medical Malpractice Law (defendants), Personal Injury Litigation (defendants)
  • Jeff Poindexter – Commercial Litigation
  • John Pucci – Bet-the-Company Litigation, Criminal Defense (General Practice), Criminal Defense (White-Collar)
  • Elizabeth Sillin – Nonprofit / Charities Law, Trusts and Estates
  • Ronald Weiss – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law

Volvo Cars Pioneer Valley Moves to Northampton

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HADLEY — Volvo Cars Pioneer Valley, part of the TommyCar Auto Group, will move from South Deerfield to its new location at 48 Damon Road in Northampton on Sept. 1.

“This is an exciting change for us as Northampton is such a wonderful community and has been incredibly welcoming,” said TommyCar co-owner Carla Cosenzi. “The dealership will be more conveniently located for our customers, right off the highway. They will still get the same outstanding service they have come to expect from us, along with a greater inventory and a more spacious showroom and service department.”

TommyCar Auto Group already has three dealerships in Northampton — Country Hyundai, Genesis of Northampton and Northampton Volkswagen — as well as Country Nissan in Hadley.