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

By BusinessWest Staff August 25, 2020

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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

By BusinessWest Staff August 25, 2020

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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

By BusinessWest Staff August 25, 2020

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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

By BusinessWest Staff August 25, 2020

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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

By BusinessWest Staff August 25, 2020

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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”

By BusinessWest Staff August 24, 2020

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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

By BusinessWest Staff August 24, 2020

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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.

HCC Virtual Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series continues Aug. 26

By BusinessWest Staff August 24, 2020

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HOLYOKE — Empowering Women in the Workplace is the theme of the second Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series sponsored by Holyoke Community College and its Training and Workforce Options collaborative.

The 2020 Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series, postponed from spring due to COVID-19, is now being held over Zoom on the last Wednesdays of August, September and October from noon to 1 p.m.

Each lunch-time event features two presenters leading discussions on different topics.

The Aug. 26, session will be led by Denise Jordan, executive director of the Springfield Housing Authority, and Julie Quink, managing partner of Burkhart, Pizzanelli PC.

The series is sponsored by HCC and Training and Workforce Options — TWO — a collaboration between Holyoke and Springfield Technical community colleges.

The Sept. 30 session, Comfortable in Your Own Skin, Finding Your Voice, will feature Tanisha Arena (executive director, Arise for Social Justice) and Pam Victor (owner, Happy Valley Comedy Theater).

On Oct. 28, Colleen Loveless (president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corporation) and Nicole Palange (vice president, V&F Auto) will lead a discussion titled Women Leaders in Non-Traditional Businesses.

HCC president Christina Royal and Amanda Sbriscia, HCC vice president of Institutional Advancement, led off the reimagined monthly Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series on July 29 with a session on Leading Through Change.

Each session is $20 each, or $50 for the final three.

Registration is required. Space for each luncheon is limited to 25.

To register, please go to: hcc.edu/womens-leadership

For more information, contact Michele Cabral at [email protected]; (413) 552-2257; Sharon Grundel at [email protected]; (413) 552-2316; or Tracye Whitfield at [email protected]; (413) 221-4443.

Springfield Armory to offer free guided tours on Fridays beginning August 28

By BusinessWest Staff August 24, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Springfield Armory National Historic Site is increasing recreational access and services. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Beginning August 28, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, in coordination with Springfield Technical Community College, will begin offering ranger-guided tours of the historic grounds on Fridays at 11 a.m., weather permitting. Tours will be limited to 10 and pre-registration is required via the park website calendar of events www.nps.gov/spar  or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sparnhs. As tours take place on state and federal property, Springfield Technical Community College requires attendees to wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed to the public at this time:

Springfield Armory museum and visitor center;
All public restrooms;
Park grounds; and
All Springfield Technical Community College buildings

“We are working in close coordination with Springfield Technical Community College administrators to offer access for our visitors while ensuring the health and wellness of all,” said Superintendent Kelly Fellner. During this closure the park is continuing the critical systems upgrades work through the NPS contracted services of Gardner Construction & Industrial Services Inc. In addition, the park is addressing critical maintenance needs in order to provide new safety and cleaning measures.

BusinessTalk with Donna Haghighat

By BusinessWest Staff August 24, 2020

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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 21: Aug. 24, 2020

George Interviews Donna Haghighat, CEO of The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts

George interviews Donna Haghighat, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and discuss the mission and program provided by the organization including the LIPP program, Young Women’s Initiative, and the Peace, Power, and Prosperity event and how the pandemic has effected women, and women-owned businesses.

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PeoplesBank Grant Helps Fund Western New England University Student Startup

By BusinessWest Staff August 21, 2020

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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.

Matthew Bannister, first vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at PeoplesBank, congratulated Ferrera on his success in starting the business and getting it launched. “We are pleased that our grant could assist Double O Joe in continuing to develop his business. Small businesses, powered by entrepreneurs, are vital to the economic health of our region, and we applaud both Double O Joe and Western New England University for their efforts in this area.”

Mary Schoonmaker, assistant professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at Western New England University, added that “it is rewarding to see Joe’s efforts with his startup be acknowledged through this PeoplesBank grant. He has worked hard on growing the business over the past 18 months.”

Christopher Silipigno Earns Chartered Financial Consultant Designation

By BusinessWest Staff August 21, 2020

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LENOX — 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.

“Ensuring and encouraging the highest level of professional achievement for all members of our team is important for Renaissance as we endeavor to provide exceptional service for our clients,” Renaissance President Trevor Forbes said. “And it gives me much pleasure and pride to announce that Christopher Silipigno has earned the ChFC professional designation.”

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. They can help clients identify and establish specific goals and then formulate, implement, and monitor a comprehensive plan to pursue those goals. Those who earn a ChFC can provide knowledgeable advice on a broad range of financial topics, including financial planning, investment management, wealth accumulation and estate planning, income taxation, life and health insurance, business taxation and planning, and retirement planning, with a focus on the practical application of concepts learned.

With more than 20 years of experience in the financial-services industry, Silipigno said he deeply values professional development and continuous improvement both as a means to personal growth and as a driver for adding value to client relationships. “I thoroughly appreciated the opportunity to freshen up and crystalize my existing knowledge base, as well as delve deeper into topics I’m not as familiar with. The ChFC program of study is both vast and comprehensive. I was able to immediately apply aspects of the coursework with clients, which was encouraging throughout the certification process.”

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.

Florence Bank Gives $5,000 to Chesterfield’s Community Food Cupboard

By BusinessWest Staff August 21, 2020

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FLORENCE — 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, the Community Cupboard Support Team, 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.

When the Chesterfield Community Food Cupboard was initiated, it solely offered dry and canned foods and has recently integrated dairy, eggs, fruits, and fresh vegetables. “With many families finding their incomes reduced, the need to travel to larger stores several miles away has become a difficult option,” volunteer Denise Cormier said. “Our small food cupboard has become a valuable resource for locals as they appreciate being able to get food in their own community rather than having to ask for help at a food bank in a neighboring town.”

Janice Gibeau, director of Chesterfield’s Council on Aging, noted that “the creation of the Cupboard has been both a family affair and a community affair. The Cupboard has been a go-to place for nourishment and ‘food for the mind’ as we provided books and games while libraries were closed. Many people reported that they use the Cupboard because of safety concerns with large grocery stores. We hope to continue into the fall while we seek an indoor site with heat and other utilities.”

Florence Bank President and CEO Kevin Day added that “we are pleased to be able to contribute to the newly established Community Food Cupboard so they can support the people of Chesterfield and the hilltowns with the essential, fresh foods they need.”

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

By BusinessWest Staff August 21, 2020

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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. According to Cathy Jocelyn, vice president of Marketing at Westfield Bank, “we consider it an honor to support Kamp for Kids, which has been changing lives and offering opportunities for growth for children and youth of all abilities in the Greater Westfield area. We support the mission and appreciate the work of BHN and all who have made this program such a success.”

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.

“We are so appreciative of the consistent and ongoing support of Westfield Bank,” said Anne Benoit, Kamp for Kids program director. “This grant allows us to sustain Kamp for Kids. We could not do this work without the support of community partners.”

Square One’s Joan Kagan Announces Plans to Retire

By BusinessWest Staff August 20, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — 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.

“Joan’s passion for children and families is what has made our collaboration with Square One so effective,” said Suzin Bartley, executive director of Children’s Trust of Massachusetts. “She understands that children do not grow up in early-childhood programs — they grow up in families, and families need support. Being a parent is the toughest job we ever embark on, and yet it is the most important role in the life of a child, and Joan understands that all parents, myself included, have at times needed access to information, skills, and support in order to grow as a parent.

“Her leadership style, eagerness to collaborate, and her high standards have helped set Square One apart,” Bartley added. “She will be missed, but we also know that she has built a solid organization that will continue to grow as it serves the children and families of Springfield.”

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.

“There are very few initiatives surrounding early education and family services in this community that don’t somehow connect to Joan Kagan,” said Mary Walachy, former executive director of the Davis Foundation. “Her collaborative approach to providing opportunities for children and families to be successful is truly unmatched. The impact of her work will be felt for many generations to come.”

The Royal Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Richard Juang

By BusinessWest Staff August 20, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — 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.

Summerlin Floors Announces New Scholarship Opportunity for Women of Color

By BusinessWest Staff August 20, 2020

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AMHERST — Summerlin Floors, a woman-owned flooring business, announced a new scholarship opportunity for a woman of color pursuing a Greenfield Community College (GCC) degree in business. The goal for this scholarship is to expand the available opportunities that exist for students in the local community.

Summerlin Floors will award a $2,500 scholarship to a woman of color pursuing a degree in business at GCC. Company owner Ann Bronner and her daughter Lori Zumbruski, who is also a part of the Summerlin Floors team, created this scholarship in memory of Ann’s daughter Erin, whom they lost in 2018.

“A woman achieving a college degree has a multi-generational impact that goes beyond her. And when one thinks of the wage gap, we know that this gift from Ann Bronner of Summerlin Floors will be transformative for one of our students and generations to come,” said Yves Salomon-Fernández, president of Greenfield Community College. “We’re so grateful that Ms. Bronner is investing in our students.”

A recipient will be chosen this month. For more information and to apply for this scholarship, contact the GCC Admissions Office at www.gcc.mass.edu/admissions or call (413) 775-1801.

“For many, entrepreneurship is the only option for survival,” said Michelle Barthelemy, chair of the GCC Business Department. “It provides new beginnings and new opportunities for the entrepreneur and their family.”

Bronner is a Greenfield Community College alum herself. Her goal is to support the next generation of scholars and give back to the GCC community. The intention in launching this scholarship is to help prepare the recipient for the next steps in her college education.

“Greenfield Community College was a pivotal part of my life,” Bronner said. “GCC is an incredibly welcoming environment for its diverse student body. The professors, faculty, and administration created an inspiring and enriching experience for me, and now is my opportunity to give back.”

Elms College Welcomes Justin Monell as Director of Career Services

By BusinessWest Staff August 20, 2020

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CHICOPEE — 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.

PVPC Secures More Than $2.25 Million in CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Relief

By BusinessWest Staff August 19, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) has successfully secured more than $2.25 million that will benefit communities throughout the region facing challenges related to COVID-19.

Applying and administering these awards on behalf of several lead communities, the PVPC will work regionally to provide funding for businesses through microenterprise assistance programs and provide public services like food assistance, job training, and case-management support services, among others.

Grant funding comes through the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 program as administrated by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development and appropriated through the federal CARES Act of 2020.

“The CARES Act funding we have secured via the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development will go a long way toward helping stabilize our local communities, their residents, and businesses during these unprecedented times,” PVPC Executive Director Kimberly Robinson said. “In applying for and administering this over $2 million in grants on behalf of our local communities, the PVPC is doing what we do best — adding capacity to local governments to ensure the needs of our Valley are met.”

The awards and geographic areas of impact include:

• $900,000 to Easthampton Regional (Easthampton, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, South Hadley, Southampton, and Westhampton) for microenterprise business assistance;

• $435,000 to Agawam and Southwick for microenterprise assistance and food assistance;

• $100,572 to Chester Regional (Chester, Blandford, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery, and Russell) for food assistance, job training, and case-management support services;

• $430,576 to Ware Regional (Ware, Hardwick, Warren, Agawam, Belchertown, Blandford, Brimfield, Chester, East Longmeadow, Granby, Granville, Hadley, Hampden, Hatfield, Holland, Huntington, Ludlow, Middlefield, Monson, Montgomery, Russell, South Hadley, Southampton, Southwick, Wales, Chesterfield, Palmer, Plainfield, and Westhampton) for domestic-violence victim-safety programs, senior outreach (Ware, Hardwick, Warren, and Belchertown) and virtual adult literacy (Ware, Hardwick, and Warren);

• $250,000 to Spencer for microenterprise assistance and food assistance; and

• $151,200 to Warren for microenterprise assistance.

River East School-to-Career Director Announces Retirement

By BusinessWest Staff August 19, 2020

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PALMER — 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.

“It has been such a privilege for me to part of such a worthwhile organization. My time at River East School-to-Career has allowed me the opportunity to work alongside some of the best educators, employers, and school-to-career colleagues,” Dansereau said. “Reflecting back on my time with River East, I have so many wonderful stories of students who were so grateful for their internship opportunities. And many of our past students have come back to our organization wanting to be mentors.”

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.

“On behalf of the entire board of directors, I wish to express our sincerest gratitude for everything Loretta has given to River East School-to-Career during her tenure,” said Dodie Carpentier, board president. “Her accomplishments will serve as a foundation upon which our organization will prosper. Loretta’s dedication, guidance, and vision will leave a lasting legacy on our organization and everyone who has had the honor of working with her.”

Dansereau will be succeeded by Amy Scribner, who has been part of the organization in various capacities for more than 10 years.

WSU to Host Virtual Information Session for Two Graduate Programs on Sept. 23

By BusinessWest Staff August 19, 2020

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WESTFIELD — A virtual information session for Westfield State University’s (WSU) master’s degrees in counseling and applied behavior analysis will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23 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.

“Westfield State’s graduate training in counseling meets all requirements for entry licensure in school counseling and all pre-master’s content and field experience requirements for mental-health counselors,” said Robert Hayes, chair of graduate programs in Psychology. “We particularly value small classes for technique-related courses, where graduate candidates receive outstanding individual attention, as well as group supervision during the development of their counseling skills. Counseling is both a science and an art, and our graduate training program attends to both.”

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].

Schooley Mitchell Delivers ‘Found Money’ to Area Businesses

By BusinessWest Staff August 19, 2020

Daily News

BOSTON — The Boston/West Roxbury office of Schooley Mitchell, North America’s largest independent cost-reduction company, announced it is delivering hundreds of thousands of dollars in ‘found money’ each year to dozens of organizations in New England and New York.

Led by strategic partner Seth Tenenbaum, the office is applying its research, proprietary analytics, and negotiating skills to reduce unnecessary costs associated with must-have services like wireless communications and credit-card processing.

“As more businesses transform their operations due to COVID-19, it’s time to re-examine their ‘legacy’ billing arrangements with telecommunications, payment-processing, package-delivery, and waste-disposal companies,” Tenenbaum said. “There may be opportunities to reduce the costs of these services by as much as 28%.”

From A.D. Makepeace Co. in Wareham, the world’s largest cranberry grower, to Bay State Eye Care Group of Springfield and Longmeadow, careful review of telecommunications charges made a substantial difference. For example, Schooley Mitchell saved Bay State Eye Care $15,000 by removing telco plan features that were no longer needed.

“In the U.S., there are 500 fee categories for merchant services such as credit-card processing,” Tenenbaum said. “To identify savings opportunities, the first step is to be able to navigate this complexity.”

Other Schooley Mitchell clients in Massachusetts include:

• Square One of Springfield, a nonprofit organization providing family-friendly education and support services, which has saved $7,000 in annual wireless charges;

• Creative Chemicals of Holyoke, which manufactures high-quality sanitary maintenance chemicals, which is saving 15% to 20% in credit-card processing fees; and

• R.H. White Companies Inc. in Auburn, a leading provider of commercial construction services throughout the Northeast, which is enjoying annual savings of $80,000 in wireless costs.

Since Schooley Mitchell opened in 1998, the organization has helped 22,000 companies cut these kinds of costs by an average of 28% percent, delivering more than $360 million in documented savings. The company is also helping organizations find the right options for services that are becoming increasingly important, such as e-signatures, where there are many variables to navigate. Schooley Mitchell acts as a single point of contact to optimize expenses and continually manage partner relationships for organizations of all sizes, from the Fortune 100 companies to small businesses. In most cases, Schooley Mitchell identifies new savings opportunities without a vendor change.

BusinessTalk with Scott Foster

By BusinessWest Staff August 19, 2020

Business Talk Podcast

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 20: Aug. 19, 2020

Thom Interview Scott Foster, Partner at Bulkley Richardson

Scott Foster, Partner at the Buckley Richardson Law Firm, joins Thom Fox to discuss what Western Massachusetts businesses are doing to survive, and thrive, during COVID-19 recovery. Scott and Thom also discuss, business liability concerns, the Paycheck Protection Program, and how municipalities are making it simpler to do business.

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STCC to Hold ‘Community Conversations’ Virtual Event on Aug. 19

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is connecting with the local community through college alumni, local politicians, civic and nonprofit leaders, and business owners to share insights into how STCC makes an impact on Greater Springfield and Western Mass.

The public is invited to attend the first in a series of free virtual events on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. To register in advance and receive a Zoom meeting invitation, visit stcc.edu/conversations. STCC alumni will share how the college shaped their lives and careers in a session titled “The Right Choice.”

Featured speakers include the following STCC alumni:

• Yanira Aviles, who took HiSET prep classes at STCC to obtain a high-school equivalency diploma before earning an associate degree in 2020. While attending STCC, she was elected to be student representative to the board of trustees;

• Carlos Colondres, who was accepted into the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst after receiving his degree from STCC in 2019. He’s currently working on a degree in operations and information management and studying for the Realtor exam;

• Kara Woolridge, who graduated from STCC’s occupational therapy assistant program in 2016. She went on to receive a master’s degree in occupational therapy at American International College and now practices occupational therapy in an inpatient adult psychiatric unit at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer;

• Sheldon Smith, who earned a degree in business administration from STCC in 2016 before transferring to Elms College. He serves as membership and operations coordinator for Make It Springfield; and

• Rose Colon, an attorney who specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil-rights law. Colon began her collegiate academic career at STCC before transferring to a four-year college, and earned her law degree from Western New England University School of Law.

HCC Receives $1 Million Grant for STEM Scholars Program

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) has been awarded a five-year, $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation that will enable students majoring in STEM fields to qualify for scholarships of as much as $6,500 a year toward tuition and fees.

The scholarships are open to current and incoming HCC students enrolled full-time or part-time in chemistry, biology, biotechnology, environmental science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or other STEM areas of study.

Students selected for the scholarship awards will become part of HCC’s STEM Scholars 2.0 program. HCC started a STEM Scholars program in 2015 after receiving its first five-year STEM grant from the National Science Foundation.

“We are really excited to be re-funded for this program so we can continue and expand the work that we’ve been doing for the past five years,” said Ileana Vasu, professor of Math and coordinator of HCC’s STEM Scholars program. “The grant not only provides significant money to students for college, but will enable us to focus on culturally relevant practices in STEM that will help us work toward equity in education for all members of our community.”

HCC STEM Scholars are required to complete a one-credit STEM seminar each semester and attend several STEM events each semester they are enrolled in the program. The NSF STEM Scholarships continue each semester students remain in good academic standing.

The scholarship application deadline for the 2020-21 academic year is Friday, Sept. 4. Awards will be announced by Tuesday, Sept. 8, the first day of classes of the fall 2020 semester.

Applicants must be enrolled in a STEM program, demonstrate academic ability or potential, and demonstrate financial need. Full eligibility guidelines for the NSF Scholarship in STEM, as well as a link to the online application, can be found at hcc.edu/stem-scholarship.

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Awards Scholarships to Children of Labor-union Members

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Daily News

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.

“This has become a significant way for us to commemorate the commitment of the law firm to families of organized labor,” said Earlon Seeley III, partner at the law firm and the grandson of Gerard Pellegrini. “Now more than ever, the labor movement plays a vital role in supporting its members and making a difference in the lives of workers. Gerard was a tireless advocate for worker’s rights and fought on behalf of injured workers for 50 years. As this continues to be our mission today, we created this scholarship in his honor.”

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.

Senior Planning Guide 2020

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Guide to Senior Planning Special Coverage Special Publications

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Without a doubt, 2020 has been an unprecendented year. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the economy, family life, and, well, just about everything else into disarray.

Yet, one aspect of American life has definitely not changed — and that’s the need to prepare for one’s senior years.

As the Baby Boom generation continues to march into their retirement years — at the rate of 10,000 per day — Americans are living longer than ever. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2030, more than 20% of U.S. residents will have passed their 65th birthdays.

But what that life will entail, post-65, can wildly vary depending on lifestyle preferences, health status, finances, and more. That’s why preparation is so important — the sooner, the better. And that’s what this special section of BusinessWest is all about.

For the second straight year, we take a hard look at myriad questions: what levels of care are available, and what do they include? What are some strategies for approaching mom or dad with concerns they might not be able to live alone anymore? How can families pay for all this? What’s an estate plan, and what documents are most important?

As noted, 2020 is already a year fraught with anxiety, and no one wants to add more. But the truth is, even if you don’t expect to be thinking about long-term care for yourself or a loved one, an unexpected accident, illness, or injury can change one’s health needs, sometimes suddenly — or the need might emerge gradually, due to declining health.

It’s a lot to think about, and no single guide can answer all those questions. But hopefully, our 2020 Senior Planning Guide will help you approach those decisions with a little more understanding and a little less worry.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Picture This

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Tourism Boost

State Sen. Eric Lesser (center) recently joined John Doleva (left), president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and Mary Kay Wydra (right), president of Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, to announce $250,000 in funding for tourism marketing in the Pioneer Valley. “This funding for tourism marketing will help us begin to rebuild and bring business to our restaurants, attractions, and hospitality industry across the board,” Lesser said. The funding is part of a $1.1 billion coronavirus-response package signed into law on July 24.

Supporting Community Health Workers

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (pictured with Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal) recently visited HCC to announce the awarding of a four-year, $1.89 million federal grant aimed at helping families impacted by opioid use. The funds — $399,676 in the first year — will enhance HCC’s existing Community Health Worker training program with the goal of increasing the number of CHWs qualified to work on integrated opioid-use-disorder teams in area health centers in medically underserved communities.

J-Camp in a Box

The Jewish Community Center of Springfield and Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts have partnered to provide “J-Camp in a Box” this summer to over 400 children, ages 5-12, including 250 refugee and low-income youths. The first box was distributed in July, and the second box went home to campers earlier this month. With summer camps closed across the state due to COVID-19, these ‘campers’ are staying busy with two boxes full of activities to do at home.

Senior Resources

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Senior Planning

These regional and statewide nonprofits can help families make decisions and access resources related to elder-care planning.

AARP Massachusetts
1 Beacon St., #2301, Boston, MA 02108
(866) 448-3621
states.aarp.org/region/massachusetts
Administrator: Mike Festa
Services: AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, social-welfare organization with a membership of nearly 38 million that advocates for the issues that matter to families, such as healthcare, employment and income security, and protection from financial abuse

The Conversation Project and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement
53 State St., 19th Floor
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 301-4800
www.theconversationproject.org
Administrator: Kate DeBartolo
Services: The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care; its team includes five seasoned law, journalism, and media professionals who are working pro bono alongside professional staff from the Instititute for Healthcare Improvement

Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc.
877 South St., Suite 4E, Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-0524
www.esbci.org
Administrator: Christopher McLaughlin
Services: Identifies and addresses priority needs of Berkshire County seniors; services include information and referral, care management, respite care, homemaker and home health assistance, healthy-aging programs, and MassHealth nursing home pre-screening; agency also offers housing options, adult family care, group adult foster care, long-term-care ombudsman, and money management, and oversees the Senior Community Service Aide Employment Program

Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc.
66 Industry Ave., Suite 9
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 781-8800
www.gsssi.org
Administrator: Jill Keough
Services: Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining quality of life for older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities, through programs and services that foster independence, dignity, safety, and peace of mind; services include case management, home care, home-delivered meals, senior community dining, money management, congregate housing, and adult day care

Highland Valley Elder Services
320 Riverside Dr., Florence, MA 01062
(413) 586-2000
www.highlandvalley.org
Administrator: Allan Ouimet
Services: Services include care management, information/referral services, family caregiver program, personal emergency-response service, protective services, home-health services, chore services, nursing-home ombudsman services, adult day programs, elder-care advice, bill-payer services, options counseling, respite services, representative payee services, local dining centers, personal-care and homemaker services, and home-delivered meals

LifePath
101 Munson St., Suite 201
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-5555
www.lifepathma.org
Administrator: Barbara Bodzin
Services: LifePath, formerly Franklin County Home Care Corp., an area agency on aging, is a private, nonprofit corporation that develops, provides, and coordinates a range of services to support the independent living of elders and people with disabilities with a goal of independence; it also supports caregivers, including grandparents raising grandchildren

Massachusetts Assoc. of Older Americans
19 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 426-0804
www.maoamass.org
Administrator: Chet Jakubiak
Services: Aims to improve the economic security of older Massachusetts residents through research and advocacy on policies that may reduce risk and hardship; fights against the dual stigma of being old and mentally ill, to preserve Medicare and Social Security, to ensure access to community-based long-term care, and to obtain mental healthcare for elders suffering from depression and other brain disorders; organizes regular conferences on important issues throughout the state and collaborates with councils on aging to hold training sessions for senior advocates

Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
1 Ashburton Place, Unit 517
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 727-7750
www.mass.gov/elders
Administrator: Elizabeth Chen
Services: Connects seniors and families with a range of services, including senior centers, councils on aging, nutrition programs such as Meals on Wheels, exercise, health coaching, and more; supports older adults who may be somewhat frail through programs in nursing homes, such as the ombudsman program, volunteers who visit residents, and quality-improvement initiatives in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities; caregiver programs offer support to people with mild Alzheimer’s disease or those caring for someone with more advanced Alzheimer’s

Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline
99 Chauncy St., Unit 400, Boston, MA 02111
(800) 342-5297
www.vlpnet.org
Administrator: Joanna Allison
Services: The Helpline is a project of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston that provides free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents age 60 and older; the Helpline is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon

MassOptions
(844) 422-6277
www.massoptions.org
Administrator: Marylou Sudders
Services: A service of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MassOptions connects elders, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers with agencies and organizations that can best meet their needs; staff can also assist with determining eligibility for and applying to MassHealth

VA Central and Western Massachusetts Healthcare System
421 North Main St., Leeds, MA 01053
(413) 584-4040
www.centralwesternmass.va.gov.
Administrator: Andrew McMahon (interim)
Services: Provides primary, specialty, and mental-health care, including psychiatric, substance-abuse, and PTSD services, to a veteran population in Central and Western Massachusetts of more than 120,000 men and women

WestMass ElderCare Inc.
4 Valley Mill Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 538-9020
www.wmeldercare.org
Administrator: Roseann Martoccia
Services: Provides an array of in-home and community services to support independent living; interdisciplinary team approach to person-centered care; information, referrals, and options counseling as well as volunteer opportunities available; primary service area includes Holyoke, Chicopee, Granby, South Hadley, Belchertown, Ludlow, and Ware, as well as other surrounding communities

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Court Dockets

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

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

East Coast Builders Group, LLC v. Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc. d/b/a Pecoy Cos. and Sturbridge Development, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $27,500
Filed: 7/20/20

East Coast Builders Group, LLC v. Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc. d/b/a Pecoy Cos. and Sturbridge Development, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $24,349
Filed: 7/21/20

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Francesca Torsiello, Cassandra Torsiello, and Kimberly Torsiello v. Trustees of Hampshire College, Five College Consortium Inc., Kevin Fournier, Raymond Labarre, Dianna Williams, Eva Rueschmann, and Byron McCrae
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of civil rights: 871,000
Filed: 5/4/20

Easthampton Precision Manufacturing Inc. v. Samson Manufacturing Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $68,300.20
Filed: 5/8/20

Susan Lee Hanley, personal representative of the estate of Triona Hanley v. Athena Health Care Associates Inc. d/b/a Highview of Northampton; Malcolm Dean; Gina Ianacone, RN; Jane/John Doe 1; Jane/John Doe 2; Lara D’Benedetto, LPN; Margaret Russo, MD; and Jane/John Doe 3
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $1,000,000
Filed: 6/5/20

Jane Doe and John Doe v. Smith College, et al
Allegation: Willful negligence; willful infliction of pain, suffering, and emotional distress; fraud, mistake, duress, and undue influence; breach of contract and warranty: $15,000,000
Filed: 6/10/20

Western Builders Inc. v. Russell Street Hospitality, LLC and Gator Pearson, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $416,983.35
Filed: 6/20/20

East Coast Builders Group, LLC v. Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc. d/b/a Pecoy Cos., et al
Allegation: Breach of contract, unjust enrichment: $50,548
Filed: 7/21/20

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Agenda

‘Heroes in Healthcare’ Exhibit

Through Jan. 24: The Springfield Museums will present “Heroes in Healthcare: Celebrating Springfield’s Medical Community” at the Wood Museum of Springfield History from Aug. 3 through Jan. 24, 2021. As a complementary exhibit to Hall of Heroes, located on the first floor of the Wood Museum of Springfield History, “Heroes in Healthcare” pinpoints the deep appreciation we all feel for those who put themselves in harm’s way in order to help others. From the Civil War through present day, doctors and nurses, public-health employees, social workers, and philanthropists have contributed significantly to improving the health of this community with their skills, compassion, and vision. This exhibit examines that history in Springfield. As stewards of the Baystate Medical Center archives, including materials from its Training School for Nurses, museum staff were able to gather a rich history of healthcare in Springfield. The Visiting Nurses Assoc. archives are also held at the Wood Museum. Exhibit organizers delved into that collection to share remarkable stories of how visiting nurses traveled to the homes of people of all economic backgrounds to not only treat disease, but also to offer wellness training, childcare advice, and, often, a sympathetic ear. With the World Health Organization’s declaration of 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife, the museums dedicate a part of this exhibit to specifically celebrating the city’s nurses. The museums will also present a Wall of Healthcare Heroes to honor the courageous and dedicated work of area hospitals’ frontline responders. The Springfield Museums are also grateful for the assistance of Mercy Medical Center and the archives of the Sisters of Providence in documenting the history of their organization.

Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament

Aug. 21: The Greenfield Knights of Columbus Council #133 will host its seventh annual charity golf tournament at Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston. This year, the Greenfield Council #133 recognizes the United Arc as its tournament partner. The event will be an 18 hole, four-person scramble with tee advantages for senior golfers. The entry fee of $125 per person includes greens fees, carts, use of the practice range, and prizes for the winners. A $35 gift card will be given to all golfers, which can be used at any time for meals, merchandise, or golf-related items. Raffle tickets will be sold, with prizes including a three-day Cape Cod vacation, a sports package, golf certificates, a ‘mystery box’ provided by the United Arc, restaurant certificates, auto packages, and much more. A hole-in-one contest will offer a chance to win a new car or other significant prizes. In addition to the United Arc, the proceeds from the event will be used to fund a number of Council #133’s worthy causes in Greenfield and Franklin County, including the Pan Mass Challenge, Baystate Franklin Medical Center’s Wheeling for Healing, Farren Hospital’s Gift of Light, the Greenfield Homeless Shelter, monthly community meals, high-school scholarships, honoring veterans on Memorial Day and having Wreaths Across America wreaths placed on graves at Christmas, several youth sports programs, and more. To sign up or for more information, call Lou Grader at (413) 774-2848, Dan Arsenault at (413) 774-5258, Bob Wanczyk at (413) 774-2465, Paul Doran at (413) 522-1800, or Joe Ruscio at (413) 768-9876.

Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series

Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28: On July 29, Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal and Amanda Sbriscia, HCC’s vice president of Institutional Advancement, kicked off a reimagined monthly Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series. The 2020 Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series, postponed from spring due to COVID-19, will now take place virtually over Zoom on the last Wednesdays of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The series is sponsored by HCC and Training and Workforce Options (TWO), a collaboration between HCC and Springfield Technical Community College. Each lunchtime event will feature two presenters leading discussions on different topics. On Aug. 26, “Empowering Women in the Workplace” will be presented by Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority; and Julie Quink, managing partner, Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C. On Sept. 30, “Comfortable in Your Own Skin, Finding Your Voice” will feature Tanisha Arena, executive director, Arise for Social Justice; and Pam Victor, owner, Happier Valley Comedy. On Oct. 28, “Women Leaders in Non-Traditional Businesses” will be presented by Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; and Nicole Palange, vice president, V&F Auto. Each session costs $20 each, or $50 for the full series. Registration is required. Space for each luncheon is limited to 25. To register, visit hcc.edu/womens-leadership.

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.

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

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

People on the Move

M. Susan Guyer

Springfield College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Martha Potvin announced that M. Susan Guyer has been named dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership. Guyer had been serving as interim dean since January 2020. Guyer has been a faculty member at Springfield College since receiving her doctor of physical education degree from Springfield College in 2003. Four the past four years, she has served as chair of the Springfield College Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training. In 2017, Guyer was named the Distinguished Springfield Professor of Humanics and focused on a year-long vision to foster collaborative relationships and leadership on campus between exercise, health, and other disciplines. Her vision brought together campus and community members across multiple disciplines to discover, share, and adopt the principles of the ‘exercise is medicine’ program, and assisted in helping change the culture of chronic-disease prevention and management. During Guyer’s time at the college, she has built strong community partnerships and has hosted multiple symposiums benefiting the health of the campus community members and surrounding community neighbors. She has annually collaborated with Baystate Rehabilitation Care to lead programs that highlight the importance of fitting exercise into a person’s daily routine. In addition, she also has worked with health experts from Baystate Medical Center, the New England Center for Functional Medicine, and the Springfield College Nutritional Sciences Program to host an annual Heart Health Symposium on campus. In October 2018, Guyer was honored by the Springfield City Council with a proclamation recognizing her commitment to creating collaborative health initiatives within the city of Springfield to improve the overall health of all citizens. She has also received numerous national accolades from her professional associations, including the National Athletic Training Assoc. Service Award, the National Athletic Training Assoc. Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, and the Gail Weldon Award of Excellence. These awards represent her continued contributions to service, professional development, mentoring, and leadership. Guyer earned her master’s degree in athletic training from Old Dominion University, and her bachelor’s degree in athletic training, with a dual minor in sports science/fitness and coaching, from Castleton State College.

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Nicles Lefakis

Asnuntuck Community College Accounting Professor Nicles Lefakis recently retired after 41 years of teaching at ACC. Part of a two-person team in the early years, he and Esther Alaimo built an accounting program that boasted the highest percentage of students in the state’s community-college system. They also negotiated the first transfer agreements with four-year colleges that provided for all degree requirements to be transferred. Lefakis was also key to development of the first accounting course specifically aimed at assisting small-business owners with their bookkeeping needs, again a model for the state’s community colleges. Lefakis was a faculty leader at Asnuntuck, often elected by his peers to serve on committees related to personnel, curriculum and academic standards, and improving instruction. He was also selected by college management to serve on various committees related to accreditation, college management, and course transfer. Always interested in helping the community, Lefakis and Alaimo brought the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to Asnuntuck in the early 1980s and ran it for a number of years. Lefakis was key in helping long-time colleague Bill Searle recently get ACC to once again be the host for VITA in Enfield. On the state level, Lefakis was deeply involved with the state Center for Teaching since its inception. Selected to the staff of the prestigious Barnes Seminar in its second year, he was selected as a staff member more often than any other person in the state.

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Western New England University (WNEU) School of Law Dean Sudha Setty announced the appointment of nationally renowned legal scholar and advocate Jennifer Taub to the School of Law faculty. An authority on the 2008 mortgage meltdown and related financial crisis, Taub’s research and writing centers on ‘follow the money’ matters, promoting transparency and opposing corruption. Her new book, Big Dirty Money: The Shocking Injustice and Unseen Cost of White Collar Crime, will be published on Sept. 29. Taub was a co-founder and organizer of the April 15, 2017 Tax March, where more than 120,000 people gathered in cities nationwide to demand President Trump release his tax returns. She will join the School of Law faculty in August, teaching white-collar crime, civil procedure, and other commercial and business law subjects. Taub’s 2014 book, Other People’s Houses: How Decades of Bailouts, Captive Regulators, and Toxic Bankers Made Home Mortgages a Thrilling Business, was praised by Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller in his 2015 edition of Irrational Exuberance and won a “must-read nonfiction” honor at the Massachusetts Book Awards. She is also a co-author of the sixth edition of Corporate and White Collar Crime: Cases and Materials. Taub’s scholarly writing on corporate governance, financial market regulation, and banking law reform has been published in law journals and peer-reviewed volumes, and she has testified several times before U.S. congressional committees as an expert, including as an invited witness for the Senate Banking Committee and a House Financial Services subcommittee. Taub has been the Bruce W. Nichols Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and a visiting professor at the University of Illinois College of Law and the University of Connecticut School of Law. She also served as a visiting fellow at the Yale School of Management. Before joining Western New England University School of Law, she was a professor at Vermont Law School. Prior to joining academia, Taub was an associate general counsel with Fidelity Investments. She received her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Yale University, with distinction in the English major, and her juris doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School, where she was the Recent Developments editor at the Harvard Women’s Law Journal. Taub has appeared on cable news programs including MSNBC’s Morning Joe and CNN Newsroom to discuss legal matters, including the special counsel investigation into links between Russia and the Trump presidential campaign. She has written opinion pieces for a variety of platforms, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, the CNN opinion page, Dame Magazine, the Baseline Scenario, Race to the Bottom, Pareto Commons, the Conglomerate, and Concurring Opinions.

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Rebecca Albro

Florence Bank announced that Rebecca Albro was recently selected as a recipient of its President’s Award. The President’s Award was established by the bank in 1995, affording employees the annual opportunity to nominate their peers for this prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service, and overall contribution to Florence Bank. Albro, who was nominated by numerous colleagues, is a teller operations manager and customer-service representative in the main branch in Florence. She began work at Florence Bank in 2014. “For nearly six years, Becky has been a reliable asset to our organization,” Florence Bank President Kevin Day said. “Her ability to manage and encourage others is admirable. Becky is the consummate employee to receive the President’s Award.”

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Michael Matty, president of St. Germain Investment Management, announced the appointment of Christopher Mainard to Operations specialist and Amanda Limero to Client Services and Operations associate. Mainard has a strong working knowledge of trading, client services, financial operations, and data analysis, with more than 20 years of experience in those fields. His career began in the compliance division of Hartford, Conn.-based Advest Inc. His experience there included responsibilities in retirement operations, subsequently becoming the Operations supervisor for the Investment Management department. His career continued to expand with experience gained from other investment-management firms in Boston. While at Taylor Investments, he was a Trading and Portfolio specialist. Limero, who will be working out of St. Germain’s d/b/a Gage-Wiley office in Northampton, has more than 18 years of banking experience and brings a wide range of skills in operations, administration, corporate communications and customer relationships. She spent the past 13 years at United Bank, with the last five of those years as a Payment Operations manager. She holds an associate degree in liberal arts from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business management from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. She recently passed the Securities Industries Essential Exam, a new-for-2020 requirement pertinent to the securities industry.

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Maggie Balch

Westfield State University appointed Maggie Balch dean of students. She will report to Vice President for Student Affairs Gloria Lopez, and will oversee student activities and leadership, student conduct, residential engagement, and the Career Center. An accomplished student-development professional, Balch has more than 20 years of experience in the field. She most recently served in a similar position for the past five years at Rhode Island School of Design. Prior to that, she held progressively advancing positions in student life at Brandeis University for 12 years, ranging from director of Residence Life to associate dean of Student Life. Balch earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Pennsylvania State University and master’s degree in higher education administration: student affairs at the University of Connecticut. She later held positions in residence life at Washington University in St. Louis, Indiana University, and UMass Dartmouth.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Company Notebook

First American Insurance Acquires Morin & Foy

CHICOPEE — First American Insurance Agency, an independent insurance firm, announced it has acquired Morin & Foy, a property and casualty firm situated in Brimfield. Located on Route 20, Morin & Foy serves its surrounding communities by providing clients with personal and commercial insurance. The joining of the two companies allows for the growth of First American Insurance Agency’s portfolio and building the business client groups. First American Insurance Agency is acquiring only the Brimfield location. “When I first met Sharon and the team in Brimfield, it was clear from our very first conversation that First American Insurance Agency could build on what we both have in common: the client-first mentality,” said Corey Murphy, First American president. Added Sharon Morin, manager at Morin & Foy, “we are a dedicated team committed to serving our community and treating people with respect and kindness. I know that First American Insurance will continue to build and grow that culture.”

St. Germain Named to List of Top Registered Investment Advisers

SPRINGFIELD — For the fifth consecutive year, St. Germain Investment Management has been named to the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers (RIA). The 2020 list recognizes top independent RIA firms from across the U.S. This is the seventh annual FT 300 list, produced independently by the Financial Times in collaboration with Ignites Research, a subsidiary of the FT that provides business intelligence on the asset-management industry. RIA firms applied for consideration having met a minimum set of criteria. Applicants were then graded on six factors: assets under management (AUM), AUM growth rate, years in existence, advanced industry credentials of the firm’s advisers, online accessibility, and compliance records. There are no fees or other considerations required of RIAs that apply for the FT 300. The FT 300 is one in series of rankings of top advisers by the Financial Times, including the FT 400 (DC retirement-plan advisers) and the FT 400 (broker-dealers).

Gift From Bulkley Richardson Gives Parents Peace of Mind

SPRINGFIELD — During COVID-19, the world has turned upside down. For parents with babies at the Davis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baystate Children’s Hospital, the pandemic brings especially tough choices. Due to the coronavirus, Baystate Health’s NICU allows just one parent to visit at a time. To ease the stress of separation, the NICU team keeps families connected through personal webcams attached to many of the bassinettes. Using a unique password, parents can log onto a secure website anytime, day or night, to visit their baby virtually. Recently, Bulkley Richardson generously donated $10,000 to support the purchase of additional cameras. Peter Barry, former managing partner at Bulkley Richardson, knows firsthand the difference these resources make for families. His grandchild was in the care of Baystate Children’s Hospital Neonatal Continuing Care Unit when he was born. “The skill and caring of the team were truly impressive,” Barry said. “These cameras will make a very difficult situation a bit easier for parents and grandparents. Bulkley Richardson is proud to provide philanthropic support for this level of life-saving expertise in our region.” The Davis Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is the only one of its kind in Western Mass., providing the highest level of care available for sick or premature newborns. NICU patients often have prolonged hospital stays of weeks or months.

UMass Amherst to Make Standardized Tests Optional

AMHERST — Beginning with the spring 2021 term, and continuing for each spring and fall term through spring 2023, UMass Amherst will make standardized tests optional for its first-year entering applicants. For the past several months, the university has monitored how possible, safe, and secure it will be for students to take the SAT or ACT. In recent weeks, said James Roche, vice provost for Enrollment Management, it has become obvious that the challenges to testing presented by the coronavirus pandemic will persist in the months ahead. Historically, UMass Amherst has used a holistic review to evaluate applicants. The quantitative assessment component of that review was done using a formula that combined the applicant’s high school GPA and the best combination of test scores. Roche said the university’s research shows that, of the separate components, the high-school GPA is a stronger predictor of student performance, persistence, and success; however, it is also known that the combination of the two components provides an even stronger predictor than either the GPA or test score alone. The university has analyzed three years of data and more than 100,000 applicant records to develop a formula for its test-optional assessment that uses the high-school GPA as the base. For applicants who either have or will submit test scores, UMass Amherst will compare the result of the formula with and without the test score included and give the applicant the highest value of the two. This test-optional approach applies to all majors. As it always has, UMass Amherst will continue to consider the rigor of students’ high-school coursework in its assessment, especially for courses that apply most directly to the applicant’s intended major.

STCC Launches New Water-distribution Course

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer an online course this fall to prepare students for careers in the drinking-water industry and to help those working in the field enhance their skills. The course, called “Concepts & Practices of Drinking Water Distribution,” is being offered through the Workforce Development Center at STCC in partnership with the Massachusetts Water Works Assoc. and the Springfield Water & Sewer Commission. The training, which runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 4, is free for students enrolled in any community college in Massachusetts. Individuals not enrolled at a community college, as well as employees at water utilities, can register for the class for a fee. This is the second in a series of courses designed for careers in the water industry. Last fall, a water-treatment course was offered in a similar self-paced online format. Students who completed the training last fall touted the course’s effectiveness and flexibility. The water distribution course will include weekly videos, readings, discussion topics, and quizzes. The 12-week training will help prepare students to take the Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Grade 2, 3 and 4 Distribution license exams. Licensure is necessary for beginning a career in the drinking-water industry. This course is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Drinking Water Operators. Material covered includes hydrology, source waters, basic math and chemistry, regulations, water sampling, hydraulics, distribution-system components (pipes, valves, pumps, tanks, meters), equipment operation and maintenance, safety, and administrative duties. Someone with a Massachusetts water operator distribution license can work in such positions as water construction and repair technician; construction foreman; equipment operation and maintenance specialist; water-quality technician; SCADA, GIS, or instrumentation specialist; or water-systems manager. Students who complete the water course can consider continuing their education in fields such as civil engineering, urban studies, software development, business administration, and more. To enroll online, visit stcc.edu/water. To enroll in person or for more information, call (413) 755-4225 or e-mail [email protected].

Wellfleet Launches ‘Back to Work’ Educational Series

SPRINGFIELD — Wellfleet has launched a “Back to Work” education series, offering virtual programs designed to give business leaders from all sectors advice, ideas, and best practices for returning to the office — and to a sense of normalcy. Wellfleet’s “Back to Work” series, a collection of live and on-demand webinars and online resources available at wellfleetinsurance.com/backtowork, kicked off this spring with a “Healthy Buildings” webinar featuring Dr. Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Allen shared valuable insights on how business leaders can improve workplace buildings to enhance productivity, engagement, and retention among employees, and offered a hierarchy of controls for a safe, multi-faceted approach to repopulating office spaces. Worried parents can get peace of mind from Sarah Brown Wessling, 2010 National Teacher of the Year, whose on-demand webinar offers perspective, strategy, and support to parents-turned-educators navigating long-term social distancing and the potential for continued remote learning this fall. Parents can also take advantage of Wellfleet’s Summer Education & Activity Pack, a resource rich with activities, tips, and tools for keeping kids educated and entertained over the summer. Insurance-industry-specific webinars round out the “Back to Work” series offerings, including a conversation on “Overcoming Challenges Facing Voluntary Benefits Engagement & Enrollment,” led by Erik Gray, Wellfleet Workplace’s head of Enrollment Experience. For a complete listing of events and to register, visit www.wellfleetinsurance.com/backtowork.

Common Capital Approved as Lender for Community Advantage Recovery Loans

BOSTON — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has developed a new, temporary loan product called Community Advantage Recovery Loans (CARL) for eligible lenders to provide technical and financial assistance to support small businesses located in underserved areas. The SBA issued a document in the Federal Register, providing specific requirements for Community Advantage Recovery Loans. In addition to getting funded, the underserved small businesses will also receive technical assistance to build financial resiliency against future business disruptions. Community Advantage Recovery Loans can be approved through Sept. 27 and must be fully disbursed no later than Oct. 1. The CARL Participant Guide is available on SBA’s website and outlines all other loan terms and conditions. “Common Capital appreciates the opportunity to participate in this new program, which will help us increase the flow of loan capital to underserved businesses in Western Massachusetts,” Common Capital President Raymond Lanza-Weil said. “Combined with our existing SBA loan programs, we look forward to expanding our assistance to businesses that have a concrete plan for adapting to the COVID-19 economy.”

New EV Charging Stations Available in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — Whalen Insurance, located at 71 King St. in Northampton, now has six new electric-vehicle (EV) chargers installed beneath and powered by its solar canopy. These charging stations are operational and available for public use, charge up to 7.2 kW of power at a cost of $2 per hour, and require no parking fees to access them. The EV chargers and 62.64 kW solar canopy were both installed by PV Squared, a local solar design and installation company based in Greenfield. The EV project was funded primarily by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, as a result of the Volkswagen diesel-emissions settlement. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to secretly and intentionally installing software in vehicles to cheat state emissions tests, which raised the levels of smog-causing nitrogen oxides up to 40 times higher than permitted. Massachusetts received a partial settlement, and the money is being used to increase the amount of EV charging and infrastructure and promote more electric-vehicle usage throughout the Commonwealth. The goal is to increase air quality and reduce particulate pollution by creating a cleaner transportation sector. The EV charging station at Whalen Insurance is contributing to the larger environmental goals of the state, while also directly benefiting the local community. Peter Whalen and Janna Ugone own the EV chargers. In addition to the EV charging station, Whalen has invested in six solar projects, totaling 127.92 kW, on various properties in Northampton. On an annual basis, these solar arrays produce a combined 141,591 kWh of electricity, which is equivalent to 110 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This translates to an environmental offset of CO2 emissions from 11,265 gallons of gasoline consumed and 110,308 pounds of coal burned. Whalen also loves driving his electronic vehicle.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Kinase Health Inc., 23 Woodlot Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Byung Hoon Kim, same. Cancer related health monitoring service.

CHICOPEE

NCO Services Corp., 128 Wheatland Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Otavio J. Da Silva, same. Janitorial and cleaning services.

GREAT BARRINGTON

New Myths Inc., 188 East St., Unit A, Great Barrington, MA 01238. Patrick J. Toole, same. Actively engage and promote, through theatrical productions, education in the theater arts including film making.

GREENFIELD

Nolan Plumbing & HVAC Inc., 26 Clark St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Tyler Nolan, same. The installation of plumbing work and HVAC.

Shri Samar Corp., 49 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Suresh Chaudhari, same. Convenience store.

HOLYOKE

Philly Wings Express Inc., 50 Holyoke St., R113, Holyoke, MA 01040. Gui Da Pan, same. Food service.

Shepard Renovations Inc., 542 Rock Valley Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Michael Shepard, same. Home renovations, door and window installation, carpentry, trim work, and painting.

LEE

Longship Berkshire Corporation, 157 Columbia St., Lee, MA 01238. Mervyn H. Yan, same. Investment holdings.

Robin Schoen Public Relations Inc., 196 Main St., #3, Lee, MA 01238. Robin Shoen, same. Public relations.

Snap 247 Inc., 10 Pleasant St., Lee, MA 01238. Ashley M. Soules, 2776 Jacobs Ladder Road, Beckton, MA 01223. Retail exercise facility.

NORTHAMPTON

New England Institute for CPR Education Inc., 11-13 Maple Ave., Floor 3, Northampton, MA 01060. Ryan Flynn, same. Provide first aid education; train individuals in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Safe and Healthy Education Edu Inc, 247 Northampton St., Suite 1, Easthampton, MA 01027. Michelle D. Mulea, 573 Burts Pit Road, Florence, MA 01062. Safe and healthy training and education.

PALMER

Reflexology Inc., 1026 Central St., Palmer, MA 01069. Zhanhua Wu, same. Spa.

PITTSFIELD

Nantucket Rowing Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Ste 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael Springer, same. Increase awareness of rowing and grow lifetime participation in rowing with the Nantucket community.

SPRINGFIELD

Ramriv Inc., 263 Hancock St., Springfield, MA 01109. Jose Ramos, 56 Putnam Circle, Springfield, MA 01104. Auto detailing.

WARE

M. Mcguigan Inc., 17 Pulaski St., Ware, MA 01082. Michelle McGuigan, same. CPA services.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

DBA Certificates

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

BELCHERTOWN

BP’s Easy Living Corp.
40 Ware Road, #3
Brooke Packard

Joseph’s at Cold Spring
330 Chauncey Walker St.
Gail Craig

HADLEY

Ascent Western Massachusetts
104A Russell St.
Deborah Reed

Barn Out Back, LLC
30 Lawrence Plain Road
Gregory Dursza

Ducks vs. Dinosaurs
148 Russell St.
Tanner Wilson

Hair Shop
8 River Dr.
Ervine Laclaire

Mud Rail Farms Trapping
57 Roosevelt St.
Brandon Daniel

Shaolin Kung Fu Center of Hadley
37 Lawrence Plain Road
Jessica Grasmere

NORTHAMPTON

Alexis Design
142 Riverbank Road
Alexis Neubert

The Centered Coach
40 Landy Ave.
James Young

CS-MA, LLC
22 Hatfield St.
Robert Carroll

Dave Dersham Painting and More
16 Swan St.
David Dersham

Just Flow
73 Vernon St.
Melissa Redwin, Gabriel Immerman

Powers Lawncare and Snowplowing
579 Florence Road
Anna Powers, Myles Powers

Volvo Cars Pioneer Valley
48 Damon Road
Carla Zayac

Yoga Sanctuary
150 Main St.
Lindsay Pope

SOUTHWICK

Angelo’s Barber Shop
513 College Highway
Andrew Daley

Ballou Home Improvement
5 Grandview Ter.
Kenneth Audet

It’s Sew U.S.
21 Matthews Road
Lauri Scott-Smith

LBI Truck & Bus Repair
824R College Highway
Darrell Lecrenski

Southern Financial Group Inc.
208 College Highway
Keith Deyo

Trufit Health
5 Mallard Lane
Shane Dowd

WESTFIELD

Burke Transportation
678 North Road
A. Burke Enterprises, LLC

Community Church of Westfield
170 Elm St.
Advent Christian Church of Westfield

Dan Gordner, LLC
2 Darwin Dr.
Dan Gordner

EZ Mart
82 Franklin St.
82 Franklin Street Inc.

Kiefer Games
6 Lisa Lane
Matthew Kiefer

KS Solutions
12 Dubois St.
Kenneth Stomski Jr.

Metal Craft Manufacturing
275 North Elm St.
Peter Urbanek

North American Restore
40 Franklin St.
Harland Avezzie

Northside Creamery
519 Southampton Road
Mancino Farms Inc.

Park Square Dental, P.C.
60 Court St.
Sushma Reddy, Donthi Reddy

Precision Manufacturing
275 North Elm St.
Peter Urbanek

RJ John Roofing
1029 North Road, Suite 141
Ryan John

Tim’s Concrete Service
529 North Road
Tim Pchelka

Vast Energy Services
210 Munger Hill Road
Joseph Vaschak

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Acumen Data Systems Inc.
2223 Westfield St.
Edward Squires

Audi West Springfield
434 Memorial Ave.
Brent Hewitt

Balise Nissan of West Springfield
500 Riverdale St.
Tim Ingerson

Baron Auto Sales
195 River St.
Timothy Roberts

F45 Training Riverdale
1464 Riverdale St.
Daniel Deane

Fast Signs
91 Union St.
Stephen Lang

Fathers & Sons Volvo
989 Memorial Ave.
Brent Hewitt

Fathers & Sons VW
434 Memorial Ave.
Brent Hewitt

Paradise Lane Landscape & Maintenance
15 Circle Dr.
Jonathan Kulik

West Side Fitness
15 Mosher St.
Shan Maung

Winsome Lane Designs
235 Forest Glen
Erin Rogers

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Bankruptcies

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

Anderson, Lloyd George
a/k/a George Anderson
6B Mansion Woods
Agawam, MA 0100
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/13/2020

Benoit, Elizabeth Marie
104 Johnson Road, Unit 1207
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/12/2020

Berardi, Raymond Louis
143 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/08/2020

Busters Land Management LLC
B&D Land Clearing & Logging LLC
Northern Log Buyer LLC
Pelletier, Guy Alain
Pelletier, Louise Wanita
a/k/a Fountaine, Louise W.
311 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075

Chevalier, Robert R.
Popek, Maria B.
51 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/01/2020

Conklin, George R.
PO Box 543
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/30/2020

Cookish, Ashley L.
152 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/30/2020

Corey, Kristopher D.
28 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/30/2020

Dellaguistina, Teresa L.
P.O. Box 92
Sandisfield, MA 01255
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/30/2020

Galecki, Juliet
19 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/14/2020

Hakes, Natalie M.
a/k/a LaBonte, Natalie M.
45 Wesleyan St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/14/2020

Hinkley, Jeffrey Allen
6 Summit St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/06/2020

Jamgochian, Edward A.
a/k/a Jamgochian, Al
34 Wynnfield Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/08/2020

LaBombard, Anthony R.
158 Sykes St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 13
Date: 06/30/2020

Longtin, Stephanie M.
26 Amherst St., Unit 6B
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/14/2020

Medina, Reina I.
Moreno, Armido
21 Belle Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/02/2020

Molt, Kevin K.
1097 Worcester Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Date: 07/010/2020

Montalban, Juan
85 Williams St., Apt. 107
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/01/2020

Olivieri, Wayne M.
310 New Ashford Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/09/2020

Ricketts, Jessica R.
323 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/13/2020

Rivera, Anderson
73 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 07/15/2020
Santos, Ana A.
185 Arcade St., Apt. 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/09/2020

Sibley, Robert William
207 Fairmont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/08/2020

Speth, Adam N.
21 Newton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/15/2020

Stealth, Sean Brandon
a/k/a Richardson, Sean Brandon
Stealth, Pamela Sue
a/k/a Bassett, Pamela Sue
5 Dewey Way
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Date: 06/30/2020

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

1237 Baptist Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Abigail L. Ferla
Seller: Krasnoselsky RET
Date: 07/20/20

BERNARDSTON

105 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kenney Deome
Seller: F. R. Foster Indenture Of Trust
Date: 07/22/20

BUCKLAND

37 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Bachman
Seller: Lynn Anderson
Date: 07/13/20

39 Franklin St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Riely Hogan
Seller: Donald P. Kahn
Date: 07/13/20

34 Sears St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carly S. Vernon
Seller: Jonathan E. Kendrick
Date: 07/24/20

COLRAIN

7 New County Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $198,900
Buyer: Robin M. Greenough
Seller: Claire T. Denison
Date: 07/15/20

DEERFIELD

15 Beaver Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maureen A. Warner
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/17/20

82 Stillwater Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jinbyoung Nam
Seller: Jae W. Yun
Date: 07/24/20

80 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Rylan Baronas
Seller: Christine R. Baronas
Date: 07/22/20

82 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Edward L. Baronas
Seller: Christine R. Baronas
Date: 07/22/20

GILL

446 Main Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Paul Zilinski
Seller: Cathleen A. Benben
Date: 07/17/20

GREENFIELD

175 Barton Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Catherine W. Connolly
Seller: Beaudoin, Damase L. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 07/16/20

232 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Hannah M. Cardin
Seller: K&C Real LLC
Date: 07/17/20

101 Cottage St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,250
Buyer: Jason Rotkiewicz
Seller: Fusa Iwamoto
Date: 07/13/20

109 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Jesse M. Merriett
Seller: Brosky IRT
Date: 07/14/20

29 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Corey N. Kline
Seller: Vladimir Agapov
Date: 07/15/20

316 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Eugene A. Rice
Seller: Thomas W. Wyman
Date: 07/20/20

46 Summer St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Joseph Shaida
Seller: Kathleen MacMunn
Date: 07/17/20

16 Woodbine St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Seth R. Ainsworth
Seller: Vickowski, Mark A., (Estate)
Date: 07/15/20

MONTAGUE

139 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Sean Duram
Seller: Richard G. Becker Jr. LT
Date: 07/14/20

12 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Hall
Seller: Paul C. Zilinski
Date: 07/15/20

282 Greenfield Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christian D. Rountree
Seller: Thomas N. Tompkins
Date: 07/23/20

58-62 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Yuerong Chen
Seller: Qiu E. Liu
Date: 07/23/20

NORTHFIELD

80 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Patrick Ford
Seller: Douglas E. Farrick
Date: 07/20/20

1046 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Paul Cameron
Seller: Nelson F. Lebo
Date: 07/17/20

40 North Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Scott
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 07/24/20

852 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Carol A. Shapiro
Seller: James M. Ladzinski
Date: 07/17/20

ORANGE

262 Oxbow Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Samuel P. Mercier
Seller: Michael W. Hamlett
Date: 07/21/20

25 School St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Aaron J. Sousa
Seller: John J. Cody
Date: 07/16/20

Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Channel Z. Seismometry Inc.
Seller: Louise C. Dorian
Date: 07/15/20

SHELBURNE

80 Bardwells Ferry Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Margaret G. Payne
Seller: Kayel G. Deangelis
Date: 07/15/20

41 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Mary A. Dalton
Seller: Davenport, Sylvia W., (Estate)
Date: 07/17/20

397 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Alison M. McIntire
Seller: Andrea Fitzpatrick
Date: 07/22/20

711 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Robert S. Clay
Seller: Julian F. Janowitz RET
Date: 07/23/20

SUNDERLAND

10 Bureks Cross Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Scott W. Foster
Seller: Linda B. Caron
Date: 07/17/20

123 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Elias
Seller: Monika M. VanDalsen RET
Date: 07/24/20

190 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: J2K Realty LLC
Seller: Joan M. Delano
Date: 07/17/20

152 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Raman Gudimella
Seller: Mike Chalam
Date: 07/21/20

WARWICK

63 Chestnut Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Blehar
Seller: James M. West
Date: 07/22/20

WENDELL

61 Bullard Pasture Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Rice
Seller: Georgina A. Kish
Date: 07/20/20

WHATELY

129 Conway Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jaclyn J. Jones
Seller: David M. Dove
Date: 07/24/20

305 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joel S. Monahan
Seller: Kyle J. Monahan
Date: 07/24/20

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

90 Bridge St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anna Borisova
Seller: Scott Settembro
Date: 07/24/20

85 Broz Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Dominik A. Dasilva
Seller: Albert B. Cawley
Date: 07/20/20

328 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Richard G. Davenport
Seller: Brandon J. Donovan
Date: 07/15/20

24 Frances St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Laurie A. McCaslin
Seller: Helen Pariza
Date: 07/13/20

57 Hendom Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andrii Zhyhaniuk
Seller: Barna, David A., (Estate)
Date: 07/14/20

75 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Katarzyna A. Swistak
Seller: Roy E. Tatro
Date: 07/14/20

48 Merrill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Andrey Sholopa
Seller: Thomas J. Stanton
Date: 07/24/20

35 Mountainview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Guiel
Seller: William C. Barker
Date: 07/22/20

75 Pheasant Run Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joanne M. Brochetti
Seller: Richard G. Davenport
Date: 07/15/20

118 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: William J. Murray
Seller: Gilroy Prop Renewal Inc.
Date: 07/14/20

240 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Kennedy
Seller: Francis X. Kennedy
Date: 07/17/20

BRIMFIELD

89 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Lisa Wong
Seller: Sean Keogh
Date: 07/17/20

28 Marsh Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Kane
Seller: Craig M. Healy
Date: 07/13/20

30 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: 49 Realty LLC
Seller: JMS Realty Corp.
Date: 07/13/20

138 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Marilyn M. Diorio
Seller: Kristen M. Tirado
Date: 07/13/20

CHESTER

16 Campbell Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Sarah E. Eddy
Seller: Mary Lafortune-Chase
Date: 07/14/20

CHICOPEE

143 Carriage Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Sang K. Choe
Seller: Darrell E. Jesberger
Date: 07/24/20

70 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Edwin W. Juma
Seller: Emily C. Lobdell
Date: 07/17/20

14 Cobb Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Donna H. Goss
Seller: Ronald F. Roy
Date: 07/20/20

39 Dewey St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Loridan A. Mardukhayeva
Seller: Christopher Braese
Date: 07/17/20

76 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Reyes
Seller: Thomas J. Pappas
Date: 07/24/20

30 Henry Harris St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,500
Buyer: Shayla Perez
Seller: Jennifer L. Robb
Date: 07/14/20

33 Leclair Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,950
Buyer: Abigail K. Tait
Seller: Pensco TR Co.
Date: 07/23/20

126 Leo Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Patrick J. McAnulty
Seller: Germaine Lamothe
Date: 07/17/20

37 Moreau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Chad Beaudette
Seller: Vicki Garrity
Date: 07/13/20

49 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $279,250
Buyer: Anna L. Cody
Seller: Theodore Saletnik
Date: 07/13/20

68 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Mabell B. Teixeira
Seller: Protz, Gladys M., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

11 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Delmarina Lopez
Seller: Frieda K. Kaloroumakis
Date: 07/24/20

49 Pennsylvania Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Glenn E. Loiselle
Seller: John T. McGrath
Date: 07/22/20

117 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Sulaika Febles
Seller: Dorothy J. Bennis
Date: 07/22/20

50 Robbins Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Edward O’Connor
Seller: N. Riley Realty LLC
Date: 07/16/20

103 Saratoga Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Tania Davenport
Seller: Andrew Kochanek
Date: 07/17/20

67 Sunnyside St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Derek J. Langevin
Seller: Brals LLC
Date: 07/17/20

40 Taft Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Terrance J. Beusee
Seller: William E. Reid
Date: 07/24/20

8 Trafton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Amber D. Zych
Seller: Amani Group LLC
Date: 07/24/20

23 Trafton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $128,800
Buyer: Elizabeth Garcia
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 07/16/20

179 Waite Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Christie A. Scott
Seller: Brenden A. Boucher
Date: 07/23/20

EAST LONGMEADOW

119 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Charles D. Kuszinna
Seller: Joseph T. Ristau
Date: 07/13/20

62 Baymor Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Miorandi
Seller: Joan Storey
Date: 07/24/20

22 Bettswood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Monette
Seller: Joshua J. Eldridge
Date: 07/17/20

169 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Ristau
Seller: Brendan Kavanagh
Date: 07/13/20

104 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Connor
Seller: William E. Grohe
Date: 07/17/20

8 Kenneth Lunden Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Liza M. Nascembeni
Seller: Sandra A. Hubbard
Date: 07/15/20

210 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $517,500
Buyer: Jeffrey N. Carabetta
Seller: Danielle E. Damour
Date: 07/17/20

321 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Bridget Foy
Seller: Thomas E. Wolslegel
Date: 07/24/20

47 Senecal Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Wingler
Seller: Stephen K. Atwater
Date: 07/17/20

31 Shawmut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $168,150
Buyer: William J. Ward
Seller: Marino, Marilyn L., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

347 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mayada H. Alhendawi
Seller: Brandy A. Hartz
Date: 07/22/20

16 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Barton
Seller: Ming Zhao
Date: 07/21/20

77 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kendra L. Phillips
Seller: BGRS LLC
Date: 07/24/20

26 Woodlawn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Rachel Gibson
Seller: Patrick A. Gorham
Date: 07/16/20

HAMPDEN

32 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Gregory Dagostino
Seller: Choma, George W., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

HOLLAND

4 Big Tree Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jay Demartino
Seller: Ronald A. Walker
Date: 07/13/20

29 Kimball Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Positive Spin Real Estate
Seller: CNC Note Holdings LLC
Date: 07/24/20

5 Long Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Joseph
Seller: Andrew Shaw
Date: 07/23/20

8 Old Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Calabrian Properties LLC
Seller: Roche, Marlene J., (Estate)
Date: 07/23/20

96 Sturbridge Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ronald L. Zigler
Seller: Steven Kasper
Date: 07/17/20

HOLYOKE

126-128 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Albert E. Paone
Seller: Spear Sr., Maurice V., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

6 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Shaena A. Gubala
Date: 07/23/20

207 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: LC 2 Holyoke LLC
Seller: OneHolyoke Community Development Corp.
Date: 07/24/20

62 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Rachael Saunders
Seller: Alexis Brook-Fairlie
Date: 07/24/20

205 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $267,400
Buyer: James Mihalak
Seller: Nadia Muusse
Date: 07/24/20

64 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Manasvini Singh
Seller: G. S. Tubbs LT
Date: 07/22/20

357 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Nolan L. Fonda
Seller: James D. Fay
Date: 07/22/20

22 Moss Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Colleen M. Walsh-Barnes
Seller: David J. Fuette
Date: 07/17/20

270 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Sattler
Seller: Ann P. Body
Date: 07/17/20

98 Pinehurst Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $276,400
Buyer: Ryan Copeland
Seller: Peter A. Magri
Date: 07/24/20

16-18 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Elizabeth P. Martins
Seller: Peccioli, Josephine, (Estate)
Date: 07/14/20

225 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,500
Buyer: Catherine L. Gobron
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 07/24/20

687 West Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Fairlie
Seller: Mark M. Simonich
Date: 07/24/20

LONGMEADOW

62 Birch Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Janell Sargent
Seller: Steven P. Marczak
Date: 07/13/20

132 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Yizheng Wei
Seller: Jean M. Achatz
Date: 07/15/20

Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Masha M. Sorkin
Seller: Matthew Katz
Date: 07/17/20

108 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Andrew Pieterse
Seller: Charles A. Zaremba
Date: 07/14/20

120 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Schwarting
Seller: John Kole
Date: 07/21/20

104 Fenwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Mark C. Henshaw
Seller: Michele Johnson
Date: 07/22/20

69 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kyle M. Pierce
Seller: Michael N. Sitaras
Date: 07/22/20

117 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Patrick Palafox
Seller: Mark C. Henshaw
Date: 07/22/20

40 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Cameron M. Green
Seller: Ferrero, John J., (Estate)
Date: 07/16/20

501 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Trace
Seller: Paul Gitsas
Date: 07/24/20

21 Memery Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,206,250
Buyer: Drew P. Sadowsky
Seller: Jodie B. Foster
Date: 07/15/20

55 Mill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $348,500
Buyer: Hillary T. Dumond
Seller: Robert J. Kapner
Date: 07/17/20

59 Sunset Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ryan C. McCarthy
Seller: John D. Warwick
Date: 07/22/20

79 Wenonah Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Glenn T. Shapiro
Seller: Patrick J. Sheehy
Date: 07/17/20

LUDLOW

764 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Fengming Li
Seller: Eric R. Otto
Date: 07/20/20

Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael Morais
Seller: Gois RT LLC
Date: 07/17/20

30 Clark St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andrew N. Smith
Seller: Dominik A. Dasilva
Date: 07/20/20

56 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Docherty
Seller: Jacqueline A. Martin
Date: 07/14/20

657 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Michael H. Spera
Seller: Alexandre F. Mendes
Date: 07/24/20

55 Jerad Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Brenden A. Boucher
Seller: Janelle R. Zick
Date: 07/20/20

208 Munsing St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Louis P. Langlois
Seller: Larry D. Shimmell
Date: 07/21/20

266 Pine Cone Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $643,000
Buyer: Ann Hammon
Seller: Richard A. Henry
Date: 07/24/20

47 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $162,359
Buyer: Samuel Shaw
Seller: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC
Date: 07/17/20

142 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sarah Byrnes
Seller: Borek, Edward T., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

Sunset Ridge #14
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: David M. Pise
Seller: Baystate Developers Inc.
Date: 07/22/20

110 Tower Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Kerry M. Cesan
Seller: Benjamin D. Davis
Date: 07/20/20

60 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Adam J. Dube
Seller: Karen E. Closser
Date: 07/24/20

MONSON

10 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Stephen J. Bashaw
Seller: William Lamb
Date: 07/15/20

17 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Darnell Cortes
Seller: Cliste RT
Date: 07/22/20

197 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jkel LLC
Seller: Monson Savings Bank
Date: 07/13/20

42 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Alexander Sao
Seller: Robert J. Maggi
Date: 07/15/20

PALMER

80 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Bruce E. Allen
Seller: Andrea Caporiccio
Date: 07/15/20

41 Forest St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Frederick J. Kotowski
Seller: Kari A. Gracie
Date: 07/13/20

24 Oakland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Nikolas Diaz
Seller: Edward A. Schlesinger
Date: 07/15/20

4030-4032 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Amanda Schiltz
Seller: Alan M. Veale
Date: 07/17/20

41-43 Randall St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Fazal Badshah
Seller: Syed Hashmi
Date: 07/13/20

58 Randall St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $115,605
Buyer: Brad M. Dimiero
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/16/20

9 Ridge Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $345,501
Buyer: Reynaldo Pedraza
Seller: James M. Hurley
Date: 07/14/20

80 Water St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Dawn Robare
Seller: Sarah J. Kazan
Date: 07/14/20

RUSSELL

75 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Timothy P. Lafreniere
Seller: Leo S. Hicks
Date: 07/15/20

SPRINGFIELD

174 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Hien Q. Nguyen
Seller: Gentile Real Estate LLC
Date: 07/13/20

1146 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $181,711
Buyer: Connor Curtis
Seller: Michelle E. Hayes
Date: 07/13/20

390-392 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Amark 2 RT
Seller: Rosemary Moriarty
Date: 07/16/20

106 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Samantha Otero
Seller: Zakhariy Tsikhotskiy
Date: 07/16/20

128 Barrington Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Kimberly McCarthy
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 07/21/20

195 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sabiha B. Ansari
Seller: Dennis C. Anghilante
Date: 07/24/20

25 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Lakisha K. Cruz
Seller: Daniel Morais
Date: 07/24/20

78 California Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Timothy Noonan
Seller: Jennifer L. McCarthy
Date: 07/17/20

1006 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Deshaunna Henderson
Seller: Sallyanne Heneghan
Date: 07/23/20

66 Chauncey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Carl E. Allen
Seller: Steven M. Kobierski
Date: 07/24/20

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Cliftwood Realty LLC
Seller: Underpass Holdings LLC
Date: 07/14/20

Covel St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: John E. Petrone RET
Seller: John R. Lapierre
Date: 07/13/20

139 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hector Arzuaga-Santiago
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 07/24/20

20 Dutton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Walberto Rios
Seller: Samuel Trahan
Date: 07/17/20

1107-1111 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Patriot Living Properties LLC
Seller: Peter Buoniconti
Date: 07/15/20

29 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Mary Williams
Seller: Gelson D. Laguerre
Date: 07/22/20

51 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Hector I. Miranda
Seller: Brital1987 LLC
Date: 07/23/20

30 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Emily M. Cruz-Dejesus
Seller: Raymond Ricardi
Date: 07/17/20

34 Front St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Honore LLC
Seller: C. B. Property Management Inc.
Date: 07/13/20

253 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Melanie S. Avdoulos
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 07/20/20

121 Harrow Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Marybeth V. Tabb
Seller: John R. O’Donnell
Date: 07/17/20

Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Edwin M. Sanchez
Seller: Bernice Foster
Date: 07/22/20

70 Kerry Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexandria N. Armstrong
Seller: Kevin J. Connor
Date: 07/17/20

35 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Ismael C. Torres
Date: 07/15/20

116 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Alyxa M. Leon
Seller: Jane Milanczuk
Date: 07/22/20

175 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Marcin Wodecki
Date: 07/22/20

65 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/21/20

66 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/21/20

75 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/21/20

76 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/21/20

79 Mapledell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Round 2 LLC
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/21/20

34 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Elba I. Ramos-Arce
Seller: Shu Cheng
Date: 07/24/20

68 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Juan C. Suarez-Colon
Seller: Luz M. Gonzalez
Date: 07/15/20

155 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Russell T. Paulding
Seller: June Associates LLC
Date: 07/23/20

56-58 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Chaz A. Nieves
Seller: TL Bretta Realty LLC
Date: 07/21/20

57 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Victor Encarnacion
Seller: Sonia Cotto
Date: 07/22/20

30 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Mary J. Soto
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 07/20/20

134 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Samantha J. Dion
Seller: Bridget A. Foy
Date: 07/24/20

103 North Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: John Stevenson
Seller: Bruce L. Tetrault
Date: 07/13/20

172 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Peter Lemelin
Seller: Joshua C. Lachapelle
Date: 07/13/20

221 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Merriweather
Seller: Evelyn Machuca
Date: 07/14/20

251 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Igael Rodriguez
Seller: Quazi R. Islam
Date: 07/23/20

21-23 Oakwood Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Nexius LLC
Seller: Veronica Addison
Date: 07/17/20

127 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: John T. Olszewski
Date: 07/24/20

101 Orchard St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Marielis Robledo-Torres
Seller: Greater Sprfield Habitat
Date: 07/17/20

32-34 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Brital 1987 LLC
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 07/13/20

34 Parkwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Shakira Howard-Ferguson
Seller: Karyn L. Bienia
Date: 07/17/20

70-72 Pinevale St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Raymond R. Descoteaux
Seller: Enio Kasmi
Date: 07/15/20

1321 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Asia M. Stewart
Seller: Timothy J. Mickiewicz
Date: 07/24/20

112-114 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $783,000
Buyer: Henry Komosa
Seller: Thomas K. Reen
Date: 07/22/20

118-120 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $783,000
Buyer: Henry Komosa
Seller: Thomas K. Reen
Date: 07/22/20

122-124 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $783,000
Buyer: Henry Komosa
Seller: Thomas K. Reen
Date: 07/22/20

128-130 Price St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $783,000
Buyer: Henry Komosa
Seller: Thomas K. Reen
Date: 07/22/20

14 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Edwin L. Tarraza
Seller: Scott Demoe
Date: 07/13/20

68 San Miguel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Anamarie Marrero
Seller: Anthony Bourget
Date: 07/22/20

78 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jessenia Velez
Seller: Andrew Smith
Date: 07/20/20

127 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Raymond K. Seaver
Seller: Douglas A. Mackie
Date: 07/17/20

64 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Audrey St.John
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 07/15/20

30 Skyridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Charles J. Saufler
Seller: Brian Webber
Date: 07/21/20

22 Stephanie Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Angela Harris
Seller: Chrissy Metras
Date: 07/24/20

29 Stephanie Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Jordan W. Paull
Seller: Laurie A. Trasatti
Date: 07/24/20

Surrey Road (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: John T. Olszewski
Date: 07/24/20

42-44 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Emilio Rivera
Seller: Eda Ema LLC
Date: 07/23/20

125 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $188,505
Buyer: Heather P. Burakiewicz
Seller: Jeffrey A. Shaw
Date: 07/13/20

31 Tumbleweed Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Kendrick Santos
Seller: Mary J. Soto
Date: 07/17/20

93 Villa Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maurice J. Brown
Seller: A&D Property Group LLC
Date: 07/23/20

83-85 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Miguel Zapata
Seller: Robert Sullivan
Date: 07/23/20

250 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Cathlene P. Sares
Seller: Joel M. Marrero
Date: 07/15/20

188 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Z. I. Sanabria-Rodriguez
Seller: Bento Fernandes
Date: 07/17/20

64 White Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Sara P. Beach
Seller: Kathleen E. Powers
Date: 07/17/20

194 Wildwood Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Samantha Panniello
Seller: Kenyon, Mark A., (Estate)
Date: 07/17/20

8-10 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jesus M. Franco
Seller: Abdul-Ghani Mourad
Date: 07/15/20

122-124 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Diana Gonzalez
Seller: Sharlene J. Howard
Date: 07/17/20

SOUTHWICK

52 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Patrick L. Hope
Seller: Catherine Vadnais
Date: 07/24/20

119 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jordan T. Dewey
Seller: Michael Massai
Date: 07/21/20

45 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Adam Seaman
Seller: Richard F. Amellin
Date: 07/21/20

1 Mockingbird Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Byron Wendling
Seller: Robert S. Sullivan
Date: 07/24/20

7 Mockingbird Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Brian R. Webber
Seller: Kurt G. Langheld
Date: 07/21/20

38 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $126,750
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Janet L. Mashia
Date: 07/17/20

18 Patriots Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Kristina M. Fraser
Seller: Lawrence A. Nowak
Date: 07/15/20

76 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Brandon J. Donovan
Seller: Kristina M. Fraser
Date: 07/15/20

WALES

5 Heck Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Sean M. Greene
Seller: Lianne M. Foster
Date: 07/23/20

105 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Shalom Villanueva
Seller: Ryan K. Kress
Date: 07/22/20

161 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ryan Kress
Seller: Andre R. Gingras
Date: 07/22/20

WEST SPRINGFIELD

111 Beacon Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: Merita Ademi
Seller: Genevieve M. Broderick
Date: 07/23/20

21 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nathaniel Flint
Seller: Sherry A. Girard
Date: 07/14/20

355 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lucindy A. Amell
Seller: Eric R. Fenton
Date: 07/17/20

175 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,500
Buyer: Patrick Felton
Seller: Nicholas L. Marsh
Date: 07/20/20

79 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,700
Buyer: Emma L. Harness
Seller: Kristopher M. Forrette
Date: 07/24/20

60 Forest Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sankung Sanyang
Seller: Gregg M. Kaye
Date: 07/17/20

109 Green Meadow Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Eric S. Pouliot
Seller: Sharon S. Pouliot
Date: 07/17/20

70 Grove St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Dwight Northrup
Seller: Sharon I. Driscoll
Date: 07/24/20

738 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,200
Buyer: Parish Cupboard Inc.
Seller: 738 Main Street LLC
Date: 07/13/20

146 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christine M. Caney
Seller: Christine M. Caney
Date: 07/22/20

47 Spring St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Erik Tancrati
Seller: Lake Rentals LLC
Date: 07/24/20

77 Tatham Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael J. Keesee
Seller: David J. Akey
Date: 07/20/20

148 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Fay
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 07/13/20

70 Verdugo St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Miriam Rubio
Seller: Mary L. Cross
Date: 07/23/20

WESTFIELD

10 Belmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Chap & Lane LLC
Seller: Lake Rentals LLC
Date: 07/22/20

79 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Thomas Scott-Smith
Seller: Gary S. Manley
Date: 07/17/20

20 Deborah Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nataliya Bateyko
Seller: Burnickas, Thomas F., (Estate)
Date: 07/13/20

59 East Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Bujar Mallopolci
Seller: Gregory P. Strattner
Date: 07/17/20

45 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Melissa E. Bodanza
Seller: G&F Custom Built Home Inc.
Date: 07/15/20

701 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cynthia Wenzel
Seller: Carl R. Bean
Date: 07/24/20

46 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Geoffrey Parenteau
Seller: Eric S. Pouliot
Date: 07/17/20

105 Long Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Krzysztof D. Jandzis
Seller: David Garstka Builders LLC
Date: 07/17/20

152 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Heniek Wykowski
Seller: Joseph E. Cabana
Date: 07/23/20

3 Morgan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: JS Sampson Development
Seller: Northwest Realty LLC
Date: 07/23/20

87 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Dube
Seller: Ernesto Nolasco
Date: 07/16/20

71 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Eric S. Kusnick
Seller: Melissa A. Ancelli
Date: 07/24/20

144 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nicole K. Puza
Seller: Seth R. Brosnan
Date: 07/17/20

113 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Emily C. Pierce
Seller: Michael E. Fregeau
Date: 07/17/20

944 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Kent
Seller: Kyle M. Pierce
Date: 07/22/20

60 White St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: David J. Hearn
Seller: Michael J. Hearn
Date: 07/24/20

WILBRAHAM

2 Apple Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Christopher McCarthy
Seller: Patricia A. Vigneault
Date: 07/17/20

8 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Matt Schafer
Seller: Joseph P. Saimeri
Date: 07/21/20

13 Joan St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Zach V. Limoges
Seller: Sean E. Casella
Date: 07/13/20

233 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Custom Homes Development Group LLC
Seller: Hayden B. Tibbetts
Date: 07/17/20

579 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Michael J. Barcome
Seller: Geoffrey F. Steil
Date: 07/13/20

4 Mark Twain Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Nicholas S. Munn
Seller: Lauren J. Czaplicki
Date: 07/16/20

20 Pearl Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Jason R. Jennings
Seller: William C. Lynch
Date: 07/24/20

4 Sunnyside Ter.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Duc H. Huynh
Seller: Derek P. Dalessio
Date: 07/24/20

8 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $446,830
Buyer: Joseph Ciejek
Seller: Alfred C. Piel
Date: 07/16/20

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

75 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Nathan B. Green
Seller: Chocorua Realty Investment LLC
Date: 07/13/20

8 Canterbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. Pinkus
Seller: W. Bruce Croft
Date: 07/23/20

902 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kilerine Properties LLC
Seller: Lynne K. Edwards
Date: 07/15/20

137 Farview Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Kelsey Whipple
Seller: Mary E. Hocken RET
Date: 07/15/20

87 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $431,299
Buyer: Laura Pfeffer
Seller: Bryn I. Geffert
Date: 07/13/20

36 Mount Holyoke Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Haley
Seller: Deborah J. Gilmore
Date: 07/24/20

45 Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Andrews
Seller: Village Of Light Inc.
Date: 07/20/20

37 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Shiting Lan
Seller: Jeremy D. Ober
Date: 07/21/20

34 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $379,500
Buyer: Felicia Sullivan-Bakaj
Seller: Benjamin M. Rau
Date: 07/13/20

1055 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Vanessa DeHarven
Seller: Sharon S. Carty
Date: 07/22/20

106 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $696,000
Buyer: Alys Malcolm
Seller: Christine M. Warren
Date: 07/22/20

12 Tanglewood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $569,000
Buyer: Sarah Nahm
Seller: Ramakrishna Janaswamy RET
Date: 07/20/20

BELCHERTOWN

374 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: William E. Lancto
Seller: Theodore M. South
Date: 07/16/20

301 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Geremias P. Encarnacion
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 07/17/20

40 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Creaig Dunton
Seller: Daniel R. Hodgen
Date: 07/17/20

76 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Bikram Bhandari
Seller: Matthew J. Tudryn
Date: 07/13/20

22 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Deborah J. Gilmore
Seller: Donald R. Besancon INT
Date: 07/24/20

21 East Walnut St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: 5 Shamrocks LLC
Seller: Precise Properties LLC
Date: 07/22/20

258 Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: E. Garmon Residence TR
Seller: Debora Greenberg-Brink
Date: 07/21/20

59 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Amanda Vigue
Seller: Michael A. Demento
Date: 07/14/20

10 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Mingxu You
Seller: Gail A. Oberg
Date: 07/24/20

77 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Brandon G. Floyd
Seller: Mark Iwanicki
Date: 07/21/20

401 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carl R. Merrick
Seller: Erik Miller
Date: 07/21/20

41 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: William Lamb
Seller: Gail A. Collins
Date: 07/15/20

175 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Erica Letson
Seller: Susan M. Cox
Date: 07/20/20

238 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sandra A. Wilk
Seller: Joseph N. Accardi
Date: 07/17/20

243 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Jonathan Cassella
Seller: Norman E. Olmstead
Date: 07/23/20

CUMMINGTON

133 Porter Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David M. Clark
Seller: Charles R. Marinus
Date: 07/24/20

EASTHAMPTON

59 Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Sasha D. Starr
Seller: Aaron D. Martin
Date: 07/20/20

1 Ranch Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Autumn L. Porubsky
Seller: Christian G. Labonte
Date: 07/17/20

17 Spring St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Anna C. Clarke
Seller: Christopher Lee
Date: 07/15/20

74 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Corbin H. Chicoine
Seller: HSBC Bank USA
Date: 07/21/20

GOSHEN

34 Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Timothy Hutt
Seller: Leigh-Ellen Figueroa
Date: 07/17/20

GRANBY

132 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Ingrid L. Nelson
Seller: Wendy A. Connally
Date: 07/24/20

138 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Matthew Daives
Seller: Matthew Gross
Date: 07/21/20

317 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Brian W. Jerome
Seller: David R. Wald FT
Date: 07/21/20

18 Greenmeadow Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Johnny Rivera
Seller: Home Rehabit LLC
Date: 07/22/20

8 Trout Lily Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Liam Ross
Seller: R. Ira Hare
Date: 07/17/20

60 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ayan Realty LLC
Seller: Jill A. Johnson
Date: 07/21/20

HADLEY

10 Arrowhead Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: W. G. Graham TR
Seller: David O. Patriquin
Date: 07/17/20

7 Cemetery Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Genevieve E. Higgins
Seller: Molly Smith
Date: 07/24/20

13 Frost Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Timothy E. Johnson
Seller: Ashwin Ramasubramaniam
Date: 07/13/20

139 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Hilary B. Price
Seller: Real A. Rouillard
Date: 07/23/20

48 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Iain Kelly
Seller: Ervin K. Laclair
Date: 07/23/20

211 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Richard M. Fill
Seller: Joyce C. Fill
Date: 07/15/20

111 Stockbridge St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: William E. Kelley
Seller: Catherine A. Kelley
Date: 07/15/20

3 Sunrise Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Tudryn
Seller: Richard M. Fill
Date: 07/15/20

HATFIELD

66 Chestnut St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Jamison A. Bradshaw
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 07/16/20

30 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Andrew Marciano
Seller: Richard Giedel
Date: 07/24/20

HUNTINGTON

49 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $413,000
Buyer: Christian G. Labonte
Seller: Denise C. Harning
Date: 07/17/20

46 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Andrew Reynolds
Seller: Renee N. Boylan
Date: 07/14/20

79 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Still
Seller: Wanat, Ann E., (Estate)
Date: 07/20/20

NORTHAMPTON

44 Berkshire Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Betty J. Longtin
Date: 07/22/20

191 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kristolynne Crawley
Seller: Dale M. Jones
Date: 07/17/20

43 Center St. #G
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bambi M. Rattner
Seller: Safe Passage Inc.
Date: 07/20/20

40 Elizabeth St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Richard P. Marsh
Seller: Charles R. Robertson
Date: 07/16/20

60 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Scott M. Haselkorn
Seller: S. L. Haselkorn TR 2019
Date: 07/14/20

17 Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $249,225
Buyer: Peter J. Ludwig
Seller: John W. Cotton
Date: 07/13/20

46 Harrison Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Sara Farber
Seller: Karen Axelrod
Date: 07/24/20

18 Hayes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Heather B. Breismeister
Seller: Thelma Hamilton
Date: 07/20/20

7 High Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $639,000
Buyer: Wendy W. Woodson
Seller: Peter C. Kenny
Date: 07/14/20

43 Ice Pond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Samantha A. McVay
Seller: John D. Rogers
Date: 07/13/20

671 Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Seth Brosnan
Seller: Kathryn D. Girardin
Date: 07/17/20

261 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: Sajid Kahn
Seller: Y&B Realty Inc.
Date: 07/14/20

128 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Hamp 2020 LLC
Seller: McClellan, Elaine, (Estate)
Date: 07/22/20

78 Ridgewood Ter.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Ruth Bauman
Seller: Jerelyn Parker-Peregrine
Date: 07/15/20

66 Woodland Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Nicholas D. Duprey
Seller: William R. Dupre
Date: 07/15/20

PLAINFIELD

24 South Union St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Sydney Jones
Seller: Michal C. Lumsden
Date: 07/20/20

678 West Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brett Leav
Seller: Lawrence C. Jowett
Date: 07/17/20

SOUTH HADLEY

66 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Jenyou Hwang
Seller: Michael P. Mazur
Date: 07/17/20

652 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Conor D. Hennessey
Seller: Kimberly S. Robinette
Date: 07/21/20

11 Blueberry Bend
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Kyle T. Krow
Seller: Ronald A. Michalski RET
Date: 07/23/20

51 College View Hts.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Watson
Seller: Manuel, Richard D. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 07/17/20

369 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: John J. Hay
Seller: Lawrence D. Tower RET
Date: 07/15/20

274 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Arielle Faye-Foulds
Seller: Joanne Hay
Date: 07/15/20

192 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Benjamin K. Godek
Seller: Richard T. Stebbins
Date: 07/24/20

17 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Rory M. Pommerening
Seller: Gregory A. Schmidt
Date: 07/17/20

8 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Melissa Calhoun
Seller: Kristen J. Steele
Date: 07/17/20

SOUTHAMPTON

9 Birchwood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Joe E. Skinner
Seller: Richard L. Truehart Jr. LT
Date: 07/24/20

34 High St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeremy L. Harman
Seller: Pamela A. Dods
Date: 07/24/20

8 Kevin Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Gregory A. Schmidt
Seller: Jared A. Conaboy
Date: 07/17/20

WARE

74 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alicia J. Alvaro
Seller: Guimond, Eleanor M., (Estate)
Date: 07/24/20

87 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $170,400
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Nicole Sicard
Date: 07/14/20

75 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: David Sajdera
Seller: Roger C. Bouchard
Date: 07/17/20

93 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,852
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Provost
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 07/16/20

11 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Chaffee
Seller: Derek E. Shumate
Date: 07/15/20

WILLIAMSBURG

57-R Adams Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Heather R. Love
Seller: Richard P. Marsh
Date: 07/16/20

16 Fairfield Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Joanna S. Moran
Seller: Heather G. Richard
Date: 07/24/20

111 Old Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Debra G. Pinucci
Seller: J. Keenan Burns
Date: 07/17/20

18 North Farms Road
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jason T. Novak
Seller: Michael R. Labbe
Date: 07/24/20

WESTHAMPTON

32 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Aaron Martin
Seller: Yuriy Gavrilov
Date: 07/21/20

310 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Gregory C. Clausen
Seller: William F. Seney
Date: 07/15/20

WORTHINGTON

85 Cold St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: Daniel Matica
Seller: Gary A. Munn
Date: 07/24/20

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff August 18, 2020

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
66 Macek Dr.
$20,946 — Roofing

Collins Electric Co. Inc.
53 Second Ave.
$74,000 — Install fire-alarm system, alarm, and generator

NORTHAMPTON

Hampshire Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society
54 Fair St.
$2,000 — Remove second-floor structure of old money room

Smith College
4 Tyler Dr.
$14,450 — Renovate room 213 of Bass Hall

Traddles, LLC
60A Masonic St.
$4,000 — Temporary pergola

PITTSFIELD

Eric Baumert
405 North St.
$1,000 — Construct new partition in single tenant space and install new wall finishes

Berkshire Omega Corp.
979 Dalton Ave.
$17,000 — Siding

Blue Chair Properties, LLC
101 Dan Fox Dr.
$12,000 — Demolish two-story pump house for waterslide and two swimming pools

Blue Chair Properties, LLC
101 Dan Fox Dr.
$3,450 — Install new chair lift

SPRINGFIELD

Bay Liberty, LLC
234 Liberty St.
$1,152,800 — Demolish portion of former commercial metal casting building

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
2 Medical Center Dr.
$19,500 — Remove two walls and install three windows and one door for receptionist area

City of Springfield
1015 Wilbraham Road
$12,000 — Alter classroom area, convert three larger classrooms into six smaller classrooms at John J. Duggan Academy

Erbact, LLC
34 Mulberry St.
$96,000 — Alter interior space for change of use from office to church assembly, install accessible ramp at entry

NPN Realty, LLC
1026 Bay St.
$4,000 — Remove two non-bearing walls, build bathroom and office

NPN Realty, LLC
1026 Bay St.
$3,000 — Remove and close off door, re-concrete sloping sidewalk

Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Co. II, LLC
1414 State St.
$20,000 — Replace three antennas and associated equipment on monopole for T-Mobile

Opinion: Springfield Needs Induction Ceremony, but It Really Needs a Healthy Hall

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Daily News

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any worse…

Last week, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced it will postpone its induction ceremonies for the highly anticipated class of 2020 until next spring — and move those ceremonies to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

This is a huge blow for Greater Springfield on a number of levels and just the latest in a series of setbacks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, this is destined to be one of the most memorable induction ceremonies in the history of the hall, with a class that includes the late Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, and many others. This induction ceremony was going to be star-studded, provide a huge financial boost for the city at a time when it really needs it, and help broadcast Springfield’s revitalization to the rest of the world.

And now, all of it will be at Mohegan Sun, which, according to Hall of Fame President and CEO John Doleva, can provide a bubble-like environment that can better protect attendees from the virus. Doleva has vowed this is a one-time move away from Springfield and insists the step is largely unavoidable and necessary to help the hall survive a year that has seen visitation plummet and revenues fall precipitously.

Like Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who has ‘Home of the Basketball Hall of Fame’ printed on his city of Springfield stationery, we’ll take Doleva at his word and admit that COVID-19 has brought about some changes that no one could have anticipated, especially in the world of sports.

Indeed, they’re playing hockey and basketball in August, and will go on playing it into September. The Toronto Blue Jays are playing baseball games in Buffalo, N.Y. because officials in Canada won’t let them play there. All the NBA teams are playing in a bubble in Orlando. The Masters will be played without fans. On it goes.

But the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Uncasville, Conn.? That certainly won’t sound right during the broadcast. Can you the imagine baseball inducting anyone anywhere but Cooperstown? Or football inducting anyone anywhere but Canton? The answer is no. Indeed, those institutions have postponed their ceremonies until next year, but kept them at their traditional sites.

Unfortunately, the Basketball Hall of Fame simply cannot afford to do that. To take a line from another sport, it is up against the ropes and in what amounts to survival mode.

Because of this, Springfield needs to swallow this bitter pill and look at the bigger picture. Yes, it desperately needs the 2020 induction ceremony in its downtown. But what it really needs, long-term, is a healthy Hall of Fame that will be a cornerstone in the years to come — after the virus is behind us.

This step, as painful as it is, might help ensure that health.

PeoplesBank Appoints Scott Ganhao Ludlow Banking Center Manager

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Daily News

HOLYOKE — 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.

“We are excited to have Scott lead our new Ludlow team,” said Aleda De Maria, senior vice president of Retail and Operations at PeoplesBank. “With his strong connections to the community, he has been instrumental in helping us open our newest banking center and introducing customers to our innovative banking technology.”

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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