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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.

HCC Unveils New Academic Programs for Fall Semester

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Cannabis cultivation, beer and cider brewing, and winemaking are just a few of the new academic programs being offered this fall at Holyoke Community College (HCC).

All three were developed as one-year, 24-credit certificate programs through the college’s Sustainability Studies department.

“As the cannabis industry has moved into Holyoke and other area towns, a number of the owners of these enterprises are asking for trained employees,” said Kate Maiolatesi, chair of HCC’s Sustainability Studies program. “Estimates for new cannabis jobs in the region range as high as 1,500.”

One new course, “Cannabis Today,” provides knowledge of the growing part of the industry. Other requirements for the certificate include classes in agriculture, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Maiolatesi said the college also developed the brewing and winemaking certificates with an eye on expanding industries. Another new course, “Fermentation Science,” explains the scientific processes of fermentation as it applies to both brewing and winemaking.

This fall, HCC is also unveiling new certificate and associate-degree programs in a range of other academic areas, including behaviorial neuroscience (degree), critical social thought (degree), geoscience (degree), child development (certificate), mental health (certiificate,) and veterinary assistant (certificate).

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, HCC continues to be innovative in creating new courses and programs that will set students up to either immediately enter the workforce or prepare them for transfer to four-year schools,” said Rachel Rubinstein, HCC’s vice president of Academic and Student Affairs.

The fall semester at Holyoke Community College begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. To enroll for fall, visit hcc.edu/admission, call (413) 552-2321, or e-mail [email protected].

Jeremy Therrien Joins Westfield Starfires Front-office Staff

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Daily News

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires announced the addition of Jeremy Therrien to the staff as Game Operations and Promotions coordinator.

Therrien, a Westfield native and senior at Springfield College, has served in that position since late in 2019 and has spent much of the 2020 season implementing the organization’s COVID-19 readiness plan.

For three consecutive years, Therrien has served as a student leader at the Hoophall Classic, an annual, Springfield-based tournament that features the top high-school basketball players and teams from around the country. He is also a Game Operations supervisor for the Springfield Thunderbirds of the American Hockey League.

“Jeremy is a rising star in the sport-management and event industry,” team owner and co-founder Christopher Thompson said. “We are thrilled to have him join the Starfires organization.”

The Westfield Starfires are members of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, which offers collegiate summer baseball to fans in seven New England cities. The Starfires joined the league as an expansion franchise for the summer of 2019 and play out of historic Billy Bullens Field in Westfield.

Funding Available for Competitive Round of Brownfields Redevelopment Fund

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Daily News

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration and MassDevelopment announced a new round of available funding from the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund to support the environmental assessment and cleanup of contaminated and challenging sites across the Commonwealth. Municipalities, municipal agencies and authorities, economic-development and industrial corporations, and economic-development authorities may apply for up to $100,000 in site-assessment funding or up to $250,000 in remediation funding.

“Converting contaminated and challenging sites into new, constructive uses like affordable housing and commercial opportunities is critical to our goal of building vibrant communities across the Commonwealth,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “Through the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, we can remove a major barrier that would otherwise inhibit our progress toward economic recovery.”

MassDevelopment oversees the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, which helps to transform vacant, abandoned, or underused industrial or commercial properties by financing the environmental assessment and remediation of brownfield sites in ‘economically distressed areas’ of the Commonwealth. Since the fund’s inception in 1998, it has supported 747 projects for a total investment of more than $108 million.
“MassDevelopment is pleased to administer the Brownfields Redevelopment Fund, a critical resource for revitalizing challenging properties into new housing units, commercial space, and other productive uses,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Lauren Liss. “We thank the Baker-Polito administration and the Legislature for their continued support for this program and encourage cities, towns, and their economic -development partners to apply for funding.”

This competitive round seeks to advance the redevelopment of sites without a committed end-user where market potential has been identified. It will not replace the traditional process of accepting applications on a rolling basis for eligible proposals with an identified developer. The full request for proposals is available at massdevelopment.com/brownfields. Responses are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18.

BusinessTalk with John Gannon

By BusinessWest Staff August 17, 2020

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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Episode 19: Aug. 17, 2020

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Elms College’s Center for Equity in Urban Education Welcomes Tyra Good

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

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CHICOPEE — Elms College announced the appointment of Tyra Good as the college’s first faculty director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE).

“I am pleased that Dr. Good, a nationally recognized educator, has joined Elms College to become our first full-time faculty director of the Center for Equity in Urban Education,” said Elms College President Harry Dumay. “In her work experience, she has addressed the persistent issue of learning gaps among students from various socioeconomic, race, and ethnic groups in the Pittsburgh area, and I look forward to working with her to decrease the achievement gap here in Western Massachusetts.”

Good has more than 10 years of experience teaching education, and, most recently, she was assistant professor of Practice in Education at Chatham University in Pittsburgh. In this new position, she is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the college’s efforts to address this issue.

The CEUE was launched in September 2019 to increase the number and diversity of qualified teachers in the Chicopee, Holyoke, and Springfield school systems. In these school systems, the racial and ethnic composition of teachers is not representative of the students. This area also experiences an annual 800-teacher gap across K-12 schools, especially in specific roles such as special education, English-language learners, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Through a partnership with philanthropists, school districts, and charter-school networks, and with a reimagined curriculum, Elms College and Good aim to increase the pipeline of teachers, including teachers of color, who are culturally prepared to inspire the students whom they teach.

“I am elated to be leading the CEUE with students, staff, faculty, school leaders, foundations, and community members, who are also committed to creating educational equity and justice,” Good said. “Through culturally responsive course work and experiential learning experiences, a graduate of the Center for Equity in Urban Education will have expertise in both content and cultural knowledge to teach and lead in an urban setting, as well as within rural and suburban settings.”

Good is the founder and chief academic consultant for GOOD Knowledge Connections and the founder of the Black Educators Network (BEN) of Greater Pittsburgh. The BEN is a strategic team of K-12, higher-education, and community educators working across school-district and community lines to help ensure the academic and personal success of African-American youth from underserved communities.

For her dedication and commitment to diversifying the teaching pipeline and preparing pre-service teachers to work in urban settings, Good has received myriad award recognitions. Most recently, she was awarded a 2019 National Deeper Learning Equity Fellowship through Big Picture Learning and Internationals Network for Public Schools.

Good received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Howard University, a master’s degree in teaching from Chatham University, and a doctorate in educational leadership and evaluation from Duquesne University.

Florence Bank Promotes Jennifer Halpin to Employee Relations Officer

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

FLORENCE — Florence Bank promoted Jennifer Halpin to the position of Employee Relations officer in the Human Resources department at the main office in Florence.

Halpin joined Florence Bank in 2014. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as the Employee Relations manager. She holds a bachelor of business administration degree from UMass Amherst.

During her tenure at the bank, she has been the recipient of the President’s Award, which is awarded to employees who demonstrate superior levels of performance, customer service, and overall contribution to the bank.

“We are thrilled to see Jennifer’s career progress with the bank as she begins her new role as Employee Relations officer,” said Kevin Day, bank president and CEO. “Her consistent performance, dependability, and expert knowledge have made her an integral asset.”

Cartamundi Has Immediate Employment Opportunities in East Longmeadow

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

EAST LONGMEADOW — Cartamundi, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of playing cards, collectible cards, card games, and board games, and owner of U.S Playing Cards, has announced it has immediate employment opportunities at its East Longmeadow facility. The job openings available range from entry-level to skilled worker opportunities. A full list of open positions is available at cartamundi.com/us/en/careers.

The job openings are in preparation of significantly increased demand for board and card games during the upcoming fourth-quarter holiday season. Cartamundi is the manufacturer of many iconic board games, including Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, and Magic: The Gathering, and is a long-time partner with leading companies, including Hasbro.

“Cartamundi’s secret to success has always been our highly skilled, dedicated, and motivated workforce that believes in our company’s purpose of sharing the magic of playing together, said Sandi Mauro, vice president of Human Resources. “We are committed to investing in our employees with entry-level through advanced skills-training programs. As production at our East Longmeadow factory gears up to meet the increased demand during the upcoming holiday season, we are immediately looking to add 100 new team members to our production team.”

In response to COVID-19, Cartamundi has put in place specific protection measures for all workers on its production lines, including plexiglass screens, appropriate social-distancing measures, and adherence to strict guidelines and health measures recommended by the government.

American International College to Offer Certificate in Addiction Counseling

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will offer a certificate in Addiction Counseling beginning with the fall 2020 semester. Applications are being accepted for entry into this new program that can be completed in under two years.

The 29-credit undergraduate certificate program is designed for individuals interested in a career as a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC). This academic program has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification as meeting the 300 hours of required training and education needed to sit for the CADC certification examination in Massachusetts. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports projected employment opportunities for substance-abuse counselors will grow at a rate of 22% through 2028.

“There is a growing need for educated professionals in the addiction field to help others find recovery,” said Lina Racicot, AIC’s program director of Graduate Psychology. “We welcome professionals in the field as well as those with lived experience who want to make a difference in the lives of others.”

American International College is seeking to establish partnerships with local and regional agencies and organizations to offer the program to their employees with flexible modalities, including on-site instruction. These courses carry college credit that can be applied toward an associate or bachelor’s degree at AIC.

Registration is open for the first two courses that start the week of Aug. 24. “Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences for Human Services” and “Addiction and Substance-use Disorders” will be offered remotely during the fall semester with synchronous course meetings one night per week over Zoom during the scheduled class time, Tuesdays and Thursdays, respectively, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Hazen Paper Pioneers Two-sided Sub-micron Custom Holography

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

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HOLYOKE — Hazen Paper Co. has created an innovative, two-sided promotion to demonstrate cutting-edge holographic technologies. Hazen’s team designed the artwork on both sides to showcase specific visual effects with nano-holography that delivers an even more dramatic three-dimensional effect than lenticular printing.

The front features a fire-breathing dragon with minutely detailed glittering scales. The effect of a blast of moving flames was achieved with registered, custom color-motion and multi-channel holography. On the back, a shimless random repeat custom hologram, ‘random burst,’ creates a moving, three-dimensional flash backdrop for a flock of butterflies.

Originated entirely within Hazen’s state-of-the-art holographic lab and manufactured in its Holyoke facility, the project was realized on Hazen Envirofoil, an environmentally friendly product. Sub-micron transfer-metallized Envirofoil uses less than 1% of the aluminum of traditional foil laminate and a recycled film carrier, and is repulpable as paper after de-inking. It was offset-printed using UV-cure inks by AM Lithography of Chicopee. Vertically integrated, Hazen can take production from design to holographic paper in less than two weeks.

Perhaps the most unusual aspect of the promotion is that it is two-sided custom holography, transfer-metallized on both sides. “It hasn’t been done before,” company President John Hazen said. “The ability to transfer-metallize a lightweight stock on two sides with custom holography opens up the potential for use in many applications where consumer impact is key. It’s very exciting.”

WSU Teacher-education Program Accredited with Commendation for Anti-racism Work

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University’s (WSU) teacher-education program has received full, seven-year accreditation with commendation from the Assoc. for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) for its wide-ranging, growing work in anti-racism education. WSU is the first institution of higher education in the AAQEP membership to receive commendation from the organization.

“Educator preparation at Westfield State has been a vital and integral part of Westfield State University since Horace Mann founded the institution in 1839 as the Westfield Normal School. It is Horace Mann’s philosophy that we continue to embrace: to welcome all students — regardless of fortune, ethnicity, gender, or religion. This remarkable heritage is embodied by our Education Department,” said Roy Saigo, WSU’s interim president. “National accreditation by AAQEP continues the affirmation of Westfield State University’s longstanding tradition of excellence in teacher preparation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and region.”

The WSU Education Department’s teacher-education program is designed to prepare educators to teach effectively within a democratic society. Its mission is informed by several pillars, including critical engagement with diversity, social justice, community building, scholarship, and reflective practice. Program coursework and field experiences provide students with the understanding, knowledge, and skills that will enable them, as teachers, to engage with diversity and issues of equity, build inclusive learning communities, embrace the scholarship of teaching and learning, and adopt a reflective practitioner mindset.

These principles — which undergird the Teacher Education program — set expectations that are essential for those who will teach in K-12 schools, and collectively are needed to provide the foundational knowledge for WSU students to become effective, caring, and equitable teachers.

Robert Kersting, WSU’s interim provost, in recognizing the faculty, staff, and librarians whose collective efforts made AAQEP accreditation possible, noted that “Westfield State University strives for excellence in each of our academic programs, and this prestigious accreditation with commendation is a clear example of that success.”

The Accreditation Commission also commended the university’s education programs for their concerted and deepening work in anti-racist education, as these efforts permeate the preparation of educators, are embedded in and impact the wider campus culture, and reach into the community through campus- and program-based partnerships.

All education students participate in annual Anti-Racist Education Town Hall events featuring relevant themes like the School-to-Prison Pipeline, share common readings across courses, and participate in guest lectures on campus.

WNEU, Big Y Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program Accredited

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy Health Sciences and Big Y Foods, Inc. Community-Based Residency Program has received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Assoc. (APhA). The accreditation establishes criteria for training pharmacists for the purpose of achieving professional competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy services.

The purpose of the post-graduate year one (PGY1) Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is to build upon the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community-based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities, including post-graduate year two (PGY2) specialized residencies and professional certifications.

ASHP’s Commission on Credentialing extended the accreditation of the residency program through 2024. The accreditation means the program meets or exceeds the national standards set for a residency training program.

The WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Big Y Foods Community-Based Residency Program is the only such university-based initiative in Western Mass.

“We provide the ability to tailor the residency to the interests of the resident. Big Y, as a local, family-owned company, supports the resident to excel and advance the practice of pharmacy where the impact can be felt and seen in the community,” said Kam Capoccia, WNEU clinical professor of Community Care and PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program director. “Our program provides opportunities for the resident to teach students, patients, healthcare professionals, and members of the community. Some of our graduates have stayed on with Big Y and some have pursued a PGY2 residency in ambulatory care.”

Big Y Pharmacist Dr. Amanda Pelland became the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) specialist for Big Y Pharmacy & Wellness Centers after completing the residency. “This unique position was created for me based on the research and experiences in that one year of training,” she said. “The program provides opportunities to create innovative programs and to do more as a pharmacist.”

This year, the residency program graduated its fifth resident. Three of the graduates are Big Y pharmacists who have created new pharmacy services, and two graduates went on to pursue PGY2 ambulatory-care residencies.

WNEU College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences also offers a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program with Walgreens. This program began in 2014 and is also accredited by ASHP and APhA.

MHA Receives New Minivan Via Community Transit Grant

By BusinessWest Staff August 13, 2020

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — MHA has received a new minivan specially converted to increase community integration and access for those the agency serves. Funding for this vehicle was provided through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s Community Transit Grant Program.

“Helping those we serve to get where they need to go — and, more importantly, where they want to go — is a fundamental element of the services MHA provides to individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities,” said Kimberley Lee, vice president of Resource Development & Branding for MHA. “We are extremely grateful to the Commonwealth for the many opportunities this funding is providing to MHA and to those we serve.”

The Community Transit Grant Program is an annual, competitive grant program that distributes funds from the State Mobility Assistance Program and Federal Transit Administration.

Westfield State University Appoints Maggie Balch Dean of Students

By BusinessWest Staff August 12, 2020

Daily News

WESTFIELD — 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.

“We are thrilled to welcome Maggie to campus, where her considerable expertise in student development, engagement, and support will serve our students well,” Lopez said. “She exemplifies the strong commitment to student well-being and to the student experience that’s critically important to us at Westfield State.”

Balch 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.

“There is a deep affection for Westfield State among the students, staff, and faculty I have met and a sincere investment in the holistic development of students,” Balch said. “I am eager to meet everyone and become involved in such a dynamic and engaged community.”

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.

UMass Amherst Cancels Fall Football Season

By BusinessWest Staff August 12, 2020

Daily News

AMHERST — UMass Amherst Athletics announced the cancellation of the 2020 UMass football season on Tuesday.

“After consulting with university, state, and public health officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 UMass football season,” Athletic Director Ryan Bamford said. “We have been in constant communication with university leadership and our football staff since March, with the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff remaining our top priority. The continuing challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic posed too great of a risk, and we reached the conclusion that attempting to play a season would not have placed the members of our program in the safest situation possible.”

Football student-athletes will remain enrolled in coursework full-time, either virtually or in-person, in line with the UMass Amherst’s update to its fall reopening plan, announced on Aug. 6. The university will also examine the possibility of playing football in the spring.

Football-team members began returning to campus for team activities in late June, with extensive health and safety protocols in place to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. Over the past seven weeks, the program had only one positive test with more than 600 COVID-19 tests administered.

“I am absolutely heartbroken for our players, our former players, our alumni, and our UMass football community,” said Head Coach Walt Bell said. “Our job as coaches and mentors is to provide opportunities for our players, and do everything in our power to not take them away. Today’s news was devastating, but we will be resilient and prepared to be our best when our best is required.

“I would like to give an unbelievable amount of gratitude to our medical professionals, our administration, our campus, our athletic training staff and our operations staff for creating one of the safest environments in college football,” he added. “The testing, the protocols, the risk mitigation, and the execution have been incredible.”

UMass football did not complete its spring practice regiment or host its spring game due to the NCAA’s cancellation of athletic activities in March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“These times have presented us with extensive uncertainty, and we are disappointed for all the members of our fall sports programs who will not have the opportunity to compete this autumn,” Bamford said. “We remain hopeful and fully intend to conduct a competitive schedule for our fall sports in the 2021 spring semester.”

Leadership Pioneer Valley Announces New Path Forward

By BusinessWest Staff August 12, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Last month, Leadership Pioneer Valley’s (LPV) board of directors approved a plan for the next six months. The plan creates new leadership-development options aimed at addressing the needs of the wider community.

Because leadership in a pandemic necessitates both a statewide and national perspective, LPV will continue to collaborate with programs across the Commonwealth and participate in the National Leadership Alumni Network — a first of its kind. It will also continue offering sessions exploring creating more equitable workplaces and communities. These programs and others in the works are designed to address the needs of LPV alumni and the wider community.

LPV’s signature LEAP program, a nine-month regional leadership-development program for emerging leaders, will be pushed back to January 2021, and will be a hybrid of virtual and in-person programming that prioritizes safety while building engaging connections. This fall, LPV will offer a number of new opportunities including small Leadership Luncheons, a Leader Roundtable series, and a new Adaptive Leadership series. All sessions will begin virtually and transition to in-person when feasible.

“Like almost every organization and family, the pandemic and its consequences have required that LPV reconsider how we fulfill our mission and continue to serve our region,” said Russell Peotter, board chair of Leadership Pioneer Valley. “The board and executive director have had numerous conversations with our supporters, employers, alumni, and each other to create this path forward, which we feel will do just that.”

Baker-Polito Administration Releases Enhanced Community-level COVID-19 Data

By BusinessWest Staff August 12, 2020

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BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration has released additional data on community-level spread of COVID-19 in order to target additional resources and implement community-specific strategies to stop the spread of the virus.

Last week, Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, especially in higher-risk communities that have seen a recent uptick in cases. While Massachusetts has seen an overall decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since May, there has been a slight uptick in certain communities in recent days.

The administration has released data on the average daily cases per 100,000 residents, average percent positivity, and positive tests for all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns over the last two weeks. Based on the average daily cases per 100,000 residents, each city or town has been designated as a higher-risk, moderate-risk, or lower-risk community. Going forward, this information will be updated and included in the Department of Public Health’s weekly public-health dashboard, which is published each Wednesday. Click here to view a map with these designations by community.

Any city or town designated higher-risk is considered to have a high level of COVID-19 infection, and will receive additional support from the Commonwealth to address the spread of the virus.

Last week, Baker also announced a targeted cross-agency COVID Enforcement and Intervention Team that will be responsible for ramping up enforcement statewide and coordinating intervention efforts at the local level in these higher-risk COVID-19 communities. Those efforts will include:

• Targeted interventions and inspections by a range of member agencies;

• Cease-and-desist orders for businesses and organizations in violation of the COVID-19 orders;

• Support for local and state officials in exercising their authority to fine restaurants or suspend or cancel liquor licenses when restaurants do not comply with required safety measures;

• Targeted public messaging (like road signs and PSAs) to alert residents of higher-risk COVID communities;

• Technical support to local government officials to support enhanced local COVID-19 prevention efforts, such as assistance in accessing CARES Act funding;

• Potential restrictions or shutdowns for parks, playgrounds, businesses, or other entities believed to be contributing to COVID-19 spread in higher-risk communities; and

• Additional public-health support, such as testing, tracing, and quarantining.

BusinessTalk with Paul Silva and Kelly Minton

By BusinessWest Staff August 12, 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

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STCC Launches New Social-media Strategy and Design Certificate

By BusinessWest Staff August 11, 2020

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer a new social-media strategy and design certificate this fall in the Department of Technical Arts and Design.

The coursework is designed to prepare students for the planning and implementation of a promotional strategy using a variety of social-media platforms, including social networking, microblogging, photo sharing, and video sharing.

In addition, students will take courses in graphic design, motion graphics, marketing, and advertising to blend social-media strategy and design, a combination that is very much in demand, said Professor Philip Ruderman, a faculty member in the Graphic Communications & Photography program at STCC.

Ruderman called the program a vehicle to help students promote their talents, showcase their work, and develop relationships that will grow their employer’s business, or their own.

“With the explosion of social media within our society, the need for this training to blend effective campaigns with the latest technologies is long overdue,” Ruderman said.

The new social-media tools course offered this fall will focus on the basic elements needed to create and maintain a successful social-media campaign, including social-media marketing basics, social-media mix, social marketing process, analysis, strategy development, program and communication design, and implementation.

This online course will put students on the path for self-promotion and promotion of businesses. The training enables them to build awareness within the marketplace and to target and engage online viewers and build a community of followers.

An online search for social-media jobs in the region will yield a number of results, including digital content creators, digital content producers, social-media designers, and social-media specialists. In addition, a number of marketing positions requiring social-media skills can also be found.

“Many of our students majoring in graphic design or photography will need to promote themselves as independent, freelance photographers or graphic designers,” Ruderman said. “This new program will provide the necessary knowledge for students to be able to promote themselves and display their work to business prospects.”

Nine courses, or 27 credits, are required to complete the program, which could be completed in as few as two semesters. To learn more about the program, visit stcc.edu/explore/programs/smsd.coc. For questions, call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.

bankESB Promotes Nathaniel Munson, Welcomes Leighanne Sullivan

By BusinessWest Staff August 11, 2020

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EASTHAMPTON — bankESB promoted Nathaniel Munson to assistant vice president – portfolio manager, and announced that Leighanne Sullivan has joined the bank’s Marketing Department as its social-media coordinator.

Munson joined bankESB in 2018 as portfolio manager, and prior to that was with Westfield Bank for six years, most recently as senior credit analyst. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University and is an active member of the Mountain View Baptist Church in Holyoke, currently serving as a trustee, Sunday school director, and youth leader.

Prior to joining bankESB, Sullivan was a marketing assistant with Project Look Sharp in Ithaca, N.Y., and before that was a marketing intern with Westfield Bank and a public-relations and social-media intern with Sarah Hall Productions.

She will be responsible for maintaining the bank’s social-media presence across all platforms as well as those of the member banks of its parent company, Hometown Financial Group. Additionally, she will produce video content and serve as the primary administrator for the company intranet.

This spring, Sullivan earned her bachelor’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Ithaca College, where she was a participant in the college’s Leadership Academy and a member of the women’s crew team.

WSU, HCC Announce Biotechnology Program Partnership

By BusinessWest Staff August 11, 2020

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WESTFIELD — Westfield State University (WSU) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) have partnered to create an affordable pathway for students who earn an associate degree in biotechnology from HCC to transfer credits and pursue a bachelor’s degree from WSU.

The transfer agreement benefits students by providing an affordable option to enroll at HCC for two years and take high-level science courses that can be applied at Westfield State. With the agreement in place, students will experience a smooth transfer process between the two schools.

“Westfield State University is honored to continue our long relationship with Holyoke Community College, this time providing a bridge between an associate degree in biotechnology and the career that community-college students want to pursue,” said Roy Saigo, interim president of Westfield State University. “This partnership also underscores the Westfield State’s commitment to facilitating accessible and affordable degree options for everyone, regardless of background.”

Under the articulation agreement, students will receive credit from Westfield State for program-related courses completed at HCC. They can apply those credits toward the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in biology, with a concentration in biotechnology, at WSU.

“We are proud of our partnership with Westfield State University that allows students to earn their associate’s degree at Holyoke Community College and transfer seamlessly to Westfield State to earn their bachelor’s degree and beyond,” HCC President Christina Royal said. “Programs like these offer affordable pathways for students to begin their careers with less debt and enter the next phase of their lives as leaders in the medical and science fields.”

Continued growth in biotechnology and medical research is expected to increase demand for these workers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, MassBioEd reports that nearly 12,000 jobs are forecast to be created through May 2023.

“Massachusetts has one of the highest concentrations of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the world, and a degree in biotech typically translates to careers with competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement,” said Emily Rabinsky, Biotechnology program coordinator and professor of Biology at HCC. “Furthermore, it provides students with career opportunities in which they can play a role in positively impacting others’ lives.”

HCC offers an associate degree in arts and science with a concentration in biotechnology. In 2018, the college opened a 13,000-square-foot Center for Life Sciences that features a dedicated biotechnology lab and instructional cleanroom like those used in the biotechnology industry.

“During a time when molecular and cellular biology is of the utmost importance, Westfield State’s biotechnology program provides students with the content knowledge and skills to be prepared for any career in the biotechnology field, including vaccine development, genetic engineering, and biofuels,” said Jennifer Hanselman, dean of WSU’s College of Mathematics and Sciences.

“HCC provides a quality foundation in sciences and mathematics, allowing students to make a seamless transition into Westfield State’s program,” she added. “Housed within our Biology Department, the Biotechnology program supports the shift from ‘student to scientist’ through individualized mentoring, research, and internship opportunities.”

Congressman Neal Touts $1.89 Million Grant to HCC for Community Health Program

By BusinessWest Staff August 11, 2020

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HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently visited Holyoke Community College (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.

The grant comes from the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“We all know someone who suffers from this epidemic,” Neal said during a press event outside the HCC Campus Center. “This disease touches all people from all walks of life. We must continue to work together to combat this critical public-health and safety issue, and I am grateful for the good work HCC continues to do in this realm.”

HRSA’s Opioid-impacted Family Support Program supports training programs that enhance and expand paraprofessionals’ knowledge, skills, and expertise. It aims to increase the number of peer-support specialists and other behavioral-health-related paraprofessionals who work on interprofessional teams to provide services to children whose parents are impacted by opioid-use disorders and other substance-use disorders, as well as their family members in guardianship roles.

HCC’s partners in the grant project include Behavioral Health Network, Holyoke Health Center, and the MassHire Hampden Country Workforce Board.

“Funding to launch this new program could not come at a more critical time for our community and economy,” HCC President Christina Royal said. “COVID-19 has made clear how essential community health workers are in addressing the wide range of physical, behavioral, and mental-health issues faced by members of our community. Through this program and with our partners, we will not only have the ability to support more families struggling with substance use, but we will also be creating more jobs in a sector central to our region’s economic growth.”

Community health is an emerging healthcare field and community health workers are typically employed by agencies to focus on underserved populations, conducting home visits and connecting clients with needed services. They do not provide medical care.

Five years ago, HCC became one of the first colleges in Massachusetts to offer a community health worker certificate program, part of the college’s Foundations of Health program.

The funding from the latest grant will provide training for an additional 100 individuals (25 students and incumbent workers each academic year for four years) as CHWs in Western Mass. Each participant will receive $3,000 to help defray the cost of tuition, fees, and supplies, and a $5,000 stipend while in Level 1 training.

The grant will also allow for the creation of a registered apprenticeship program with HCC’s partners that will be the first of its kind in Western Mass. Students who enter an apprenticeship after they finish training are eligible for an annual stipend of $7,500.

Governor Signs $1.8 Billion Bond Bill to Improve IT, Public Safety, Food Security

By BusinessWest Staff August 10, 2020

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BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker signed “An Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth,” which authorizes up to $1.8 billion in capital funding for key investments in public safety, food security, and information technology (IT). This includes programs to enhance the security of the Commonwealth’s IT assets, improve the delivery of state and local services, and continue responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are pleased to have worked closely with the Legislature to sign this bill into law and continue investing in information-technology improvements, public-safety upgrades, and food security across the Commonwealth,” Baker said. “We are continuing to support critical capital investments that modernize our technology infrastructure and allow us to deliver effective and reliable government services for the people of Massachusetts during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.”

Authorizations totaling $660 million in the legislation will support IT-infrastructure needs throughout the Commonwealth, strengthening cybersecurity and improving how state agencies serve their constituents. The bill authorizes $90 million for public safety, including $10 million to establish a new fire-training facility in Southeastern Mass.

In addition, $346.5 million is authorized for municipal grant programs, including $25 million for firefighter-safety grants, $10 million for a municipal ADA-accessibility grant program, and $5 million for the Community Compact program. The legislation also authorizes $37.3 million in capital funding to ensure food security for residents across the Commonwealth.

Other notable authorizations in the bond bill include $115 million for library-construction grants, $20 million for a program to enhance fiber-optic connectivity in key municipal buildings, and $375 million for repairs and improvements to facilities across the Commonwealth.

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