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NASHUA, N.H. — Melanson Heath has joined the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting, and service firms with similar client service goals. As an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, Melanson Heath can expand the services offered to clients by drawing on the resources of BDO USA, LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional-services firms, and other Alliance members.

The firm serves clients through more than 60 offices and 550 independent Alliance firm locations nationwide. As an independent member firm of BDO International Ltd., BDO serves multi-national clients through a global network of more than 73,000 people working out of 1,500 offices in more than 162 countries.

“Our client base throughout New England is increasingly exploring business opportunities in other domestic markets and foreign countries. The BDO Alliance USA allows us to better serve these clients as they expand regionally, nationally, and globally, while maintaining our autonomy,” said Scott Toothaker, managing principal of Melanson Heath. “Along with the geographic benefits, our firm will have access to broader, and in some cases deeper, technical knowledge and specialty services of BDO USA and its Alliance firms. This also allows our team to work alongside larger firms and BDO USA while accessing expansive training opportunities which will enhance our abilities to help our own clients and staff.”

The BDO Alliance USA enhances member-firm capabilities through the availability of supplementary professional services, comprehensive management-consulting services, focused industry knowledge, customized state-of-the-art computer systems, and internal training programs.

“We believe the professionals of Melanson Heath share BDO’s commitment to exemplary client service, and we want to welcome them into the BDO Alliance USA,” said Michael Horwitz, partner and executive director of Alliance Services for BDO USA, LLP.

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STOCKBRIDGE — Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality Group, announced the appointment of H. Jackson Donoyan as vice president of Operations for the growing hotel-management company.

“It is a great pleasure to welcome Jackson Donoyan as the newest addition to Main Street Hospitality Group,” Eustis said. “Jackson’s proven leadership and expertise in the hospitality industry is a valuable addition to our team, and we look forward to having him spearhead a number of key initiatives across Main Street’s expanding portfolio of properties.”

As vice president of Operations, Donoyan will work closely with Eustis and Main Street’s leadership team to oversee operations at each hotel property in the portfolio. He will focus on revenue generation, operational oversight, owner relations, talent development, and strategic growth. In addition, he is tasked with stabilization and development of the brand while also enhancing the overall guest experience and reinforcing brand standards.

Donoyan brings a wealth of industry ingenuity to Main Street Hospitality Group, including a background opening and operating newly constructed and renovated hotels. Most recently, he was the general manager at NYLO Providence Warwick Hotel in Warwick, R.I. Prior to that, he was a hospitality consultant in Boston and held positions as the director of Food and Beverage and director of Operations/interim general manager at both the Liberty Hotel in Boston and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I.

“Jackson’s understanding of the New England market is especially valuable as Main Street continues to grow, particularly with the spring opening of our properties in Newport and Providence, Rhode Island,” Eustis said.

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HADLEY — During the recent Empower U conference in Boston, Credit Union Student Choice presented its third annual Honor Roll Award to UMassFive College Federal Credit Union. The award recognizes excellence in higher-education financing and is given to the winning financial institution in conjunction with a $5,000 Chip Filson Scholarship, which may be awarded by the credit union to an outstanding student-member of its choice.

“UMassFive first launched its private student-lending program with Student Choice in 2009, and over the last 10 years they have built a strong and sustainable portfolio while helping thousands of members,” said Scott Patterson, president and CEO of Student Choice. “In addition to the value they have delivered to their members, they have also returned tremendous value back to Student Choice in the form of insightful feedback, strong collaboration on innovative marketing efforts, and helpful guidance that has been instrumental in the continued evolution of our solutions.”

Jon Reske, vice president of Marketing for UMassFive, accepted the award in Boston on behalf of the credit union. “The partnership we have with Student Choice is invaluable,” he said. “They’ve allowed us to help our members overcome higher-education funding challenges. Throughout our relationship, the Student Choice team has always been very receptive to ideas we’ve presented and extremely supportive in testing new marketing strategies with us. We look forward to putting the scholarship funds to good use.”

The scholarship was given to UMassFive College Federal Credit Union in honor of Chip Filson, a credit-union industry icon and former Student Choice board member, who played an influential role in the founding and ongoing development of Credit Union Student Choice.

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has been awarded a $2.2 million Title III: Strengthening Institutions grant from the Department of Education for the AIC Plan for Excellence (APEX) program. The grant, to be distributed over five years, will cover a wide range of activities associated with the development of the APEX program.

APEX is a shared curricular experience designed to achieve four main learning goals for students, including intellectual development and lifelong learning, personal growth, social and cultural competency, as well as career and professional development. Further, APEX will improve the value of an AIC education by creating synergy between practical, real-life skills and academic knowledge. The program will blend traditional classroom learning with co-curricular experiences and other experiential learning opportunities. By making participation in APEX a requirement for all undergraduates, every scholar will be afforded the resources to succeed academically and graduate with a set of tools to ensure lifelong personal and professional success.

“American International College is proud to be among the 36 colleges and universities across the United States to receive this grant,” said President Vince Maniaci. “As an institution committed to providing access and opportunity to a diverse student body, this greatly assists in serving students from socioeconomic backgrounds for whom attending college is not a guarantee.”

The grant will cover program and personnel costs, technology and equipment needs, curriculum development, an endowment match, and other related project expenses.

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce (WRC) announced its Annual Food Fest West will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

This popular event will feature cuisine from all over Western Mass., as well as a DJ, raffle, and sports auction. As guests sample the cuisine, they will be voting for the People’s Choice Award, which will be given to the eatery with the most votes. A portion of the proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the West Springfield Partnership for Education and the WRC Foundation Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $35 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting WRC’s website at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

Event sponsors include OMG Inc., bankESB, and Haselkorn Inc. Media Sponsors are BusinessWest and iHeart Media. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for Food Fest West.

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HOLYOKE — On Oct. 21, students from 20 different schools in Massachusetts walked the runway and acted out anti-bullying performances at a fashion show dedicated to celebrating diversity. The show was attended by 500 guests at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

“This fashion show has far surpassed anything we ever initially imagined possible,” said Edward Zemba, president of Robert Charles Photography and founder and chair of Unify Against Bullying. “What makes the show special is that we celebrate students of all shapes, sizes, styles, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical ability. We make sure that kids know it’s who they are that’s truly important, not just what they look like.”

Jamison Mae Rohan, a senior at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham, was presented the 2019 Hero Award, which is given to an individual who exemplifies the strength and spirit to empower themselves and others. Rohan is an inspiration and role model for young people who have been or are being bullied, Zemba said. She wholeheartedly believes in everyone’s right to be treated with kindness and respect.

Unify also recognized Michaeline DeJoria Heydari, vice chairman for John Paul Mitchell Systems, with its inaugural Champion Award. “A champion is an individual who supports an initiative to bring a program or idea to reality that will improve the quality of life for our youth,” Zemba said. “Ms. Heydari is an inspired visionary who saw an issue and took a leadership role to transform it. Due to her efforts, the Neon product line and Stick It to Bullying campaign does just that. She was chosen for her efforts to help raise awareness to this issue and to empower our youth to stick it to bullying.”

This year, Unify combined its annual grant awards ceremony with the fashion show, awarding a record $20,000 in microgrants to help fund anti-bullying initiatives to benefit youth in schools and the community. Julie Solwold, vice president of Corporate Communications for the John Paul Mitchell Corp., was in attendance to award an additional $1,000 grant to Arianna Hopkins, a sixth-grade student from West Springfield Middle School.

“We were excited to combine the two events this year as we get to showcase the individual recipients of the Unify fundraising efforts to a larger audience,” said Christine Maiwald, executive director of Unify Against Bullying. “Without the generosity of our donors, the grassroots efforts to promote the anti-bullying message would be in doubt. We are grateful to the countless businesses who stepped up to support our youth. It’s through their generous donations that we can help families struggling with this pervasive issue throughout our region and beyond. Unify is grateful to Carla Cosenzi and TommyCar Auto Group for once again being our presenting sponsor.”

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SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 19, the Children’s Study Home held a child and youth art show and auction at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Forest Park. More than 30 pieces of artwork from all mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, chalk, and sculptures were shown from the students of the Children’s Study Home’s Mill Pond School and Curtis Blake Day School, as well as artwork from the children of the Children’s Study Home’s residential programs.

Local area artisans participated and donated art pieces to the event. The art was displayed for the evening and sold to raise money for the Children’s Study Home’s art and culturing programs.

“The first annual art show and sale was a tremendous success,” said Leslie Fisher-Katz, executive director of the Children’s Study Home. “The tent and artwork setup at the Barney Estate was spectacular, the food from Al Dente’s Catering was amazing, and it was an overall wonderful evening with friends, enjoying beautiful artwork that the children created.”

Fisher-Katz offered thanks to Jesse Lederman, a Springfield City Council member who presented an event proclamation; Don Blanton, a former art teacher at Mill Pond School who donated a dolphin painting to Baystate Children’s Hospital; all the local artists for their art donations; and all those in attendance. “Almost every single piece of art was bid on and bought,” she noted. “We look forward to our second annual art show and sale in 2020.”

Cover Story Event Galleries Women of Impact 2019

Scenes from the Dec. 5th Luncheon

 

This is the second class of Women of Impact, a new recognition program created by BusinessWest to recognize individuals who are making a difference in this community and tell stories that need to be told.

This is a diverse class of winners, in every sense of that phrase, but especially when it comes to the manner in which they’re making an impact, whether it’s through public service, turning around a nonprofit, connecting individuals with opportunities to serve their communities, managing a school system, mentoring entrepreneurs, helping individuals and families find financial security, running a successful business, or donating time and talent to area nonprofits and institutions.

Join us as we celebrate them on Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Springfield. We invite you to come and applaud these truly impactful women.

Photos by Dani Fine Photography

The Women of Impact for 2019 are:

Tricia Canavan

President, United Personnel Services

Carol Moore Cutting

President, CEO, and general manager, Cutting Edge Broadcasting

Jean Deliso

Principal, Deliso Financial Services

Ellen Freyman

Partner, Shatz, Schwartz & Fentin

Mary Hurley

Massachusetts Governor’s Councilor

Lydia Martinez-Alvarez

Assistant superintendent, Springfield Public Schools

Suzanne Parker

Executive director, Girls Inc. of the Valley

Katherine Putnam

Managing director, Golden Seeds

Event Information

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Tickets: ON SALE NOW $65/person; $650/table of 10
Location: Sheraton Springfield, One, Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144
For more information: Call (413) 781-8600 x100 or email at [email protected]

 

THE 2019 WOMEN OF IMPACT AWARDS LUNCHEON IS SOLD OUT

Keynote Speaker

Lisa Tanzer, president of Life is Good, has over 25 years of consumer brand experience. Prior to becoming president, Lisa served as the company’s head of Marketing after spending over 20 years on the board of directors of the Life is Good Kids Foundation. She’s held executive positions in the entertainment, ecommerce, and education sectors. Earlier in her career, Lisa held marketing and strategy roles at Hasbro, Staples, The Gillette Company, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. She received her BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Co-emcee

Taylor Knight joined 22News in July of 2018 as a multimedia journalist. Currently, Taylor is the co-anchor of the 22News weekday morning newscasts and a reporter for the 22News I-Team.  Before arriving in Springfield, Taylor was a reporter for FiOS1 News in New Jersey. Taylor began her career as a multimedia journalist in Connecticut, covering news and sports in Fairfield County.  Taylor earned her B.A. in broadcast journalism at Temple University in Philadelphia. During college, she interned at WFSB in Connecticut and NBC Sports Philadelphia. In her free time, Taylor enjoys spending time with her dog, running, and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. She is excited to now be “Working for You!”

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Empowering Women

Girls Inc. of the Valley hosted Joyce Roché, businesswoman and author of The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering Self-Doubt to Embrace Success on Oct. 10 at the Delaney House. She was interviewed by Girls Inc. teens Maya and Janira and shared her story from humble beginnings to becoming the first African-American woman vice president of Avon.

Joyce Roché autographs copies of her book after the event

Maya, Girls Inc. Executive Director Suzanne Parker, Roché, and Janira.

 


Discussing Brexit

On Oct. 3, American International College hosted Stavros Lambrinidis, European Union ambassador to the U.S., and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal to discuss the history of the EU as well as the organization’s role in international trade. Lambrinidis told Neal and a packed audience that there is a “divorce” happening in the EU, referring to Brexit, the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU, and discussed the importance of a continued relationship with the U.S.

 


 

Smoothing Career Pathways

Under a new agreement with Springfield Technical Community College, students at Springfield High School of Commerce will be able to take courses at STCC and earn up to 20 college credits at no cost to them. The Early College initiative allows high-school students to explore high-need career pathways, avoid student-loan debt, and ultimately complete a college degree more quickly.

Pictured, from left: Matthew Brunell and Colleen Beaudoin, co-executive directors, Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; John Cook, STCC president; Chris Gabrieli, chair, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education; Daniel Warwick, Springfield Public Schools superintendent; and Paul Neal, executive principal, Springfield High School of Commerce.

 


 

Earning an A+

The Parmar family of Pioneer Valley Hotel Group received the 2019 Legacy Award at the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual A+ Awards Dinner at Hadley Farms Meeting House on Oct. 3.

From left: state Rep. Mindy Domb, Elena Cohen of state Sen. Jo Comerford’s office, Laxman Parmar, Kishore Parmar, Shardool Parmar, and chamber Executive Director Claudia Pazmany.

Lisa Solowiej and Jocelyn Potter, A+ awardees for Community Service, are joined by their children and Pazmany to receive a citation from Domb for their leadership creating and coordinating the Amherst Survival Center Neighborhood Food Project.

 


 

Illusionist Performs for a Cause

Illusionist Jason Bishop and his dog, Gizmo, greet Treehouse Foundation youth Destiny and Sheyenne after his performances at the Armory at MGM on Oct. 13. The magician made Gizmo disappear and reappear, turned one-dollar bills into one hundred-dollar bills, and wowed the audience with his illusions and humor. Bishop performed two shows to benefit the Treehouse Foundation, an Easthampton nonprofit that supports children and youth who have experienced foster care.

 


 

Responding to the Call

Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) recently made a $10,000 donation to the Chicopee Fire Department. The donation will be used to purchase an industrial-sized washer extractor, an innovative machine that reduces the amount of carcinogens in turnout gear without damaging the equipment.

Chicopee firefighters with Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos, PNCU President and CEO James Kelly, Chicopee Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski, and Chicopee Fire Fighters Local 1710 IAFF President Glen Olbrych (fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh from left, respectively).

 


 

Mercedes-Benz of Springfield Turns Two

On Oct. 16, family and friends of dealership owners Michelle and Peter Wirth joined to celebrate the two-year anniversary of the dealership’s opening in 2017. Since launching the Chicopee location, the dealership has sold more than 2,000 cars. The celebration included cake, cupcakes, and balloon décor provided by Rise Event Production.

 

 

 

 

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.

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

R.E. Michel Co. Inc. n/k/a R.E. Michel Co., LLC v. Ahmad N. Almaoula a/k/a Ahmad Almaoula d/b/a American Independent Contractors

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $47,040.97

Filed: 9/24/19

Reinhart Foodservice, LLC v. Lona Ventures Inc. d/b/a Corner Grill Pizzeria and Seafood, Brahim Abed, and Marcondes Martins de Assis

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $5,748.22

Filed: 9/24/19

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc. d/b/a ABC Supply Co. Inc. v. Charles Laveck a/k/a Charles T. Laveck d/b/a Charles Laveck Home Improvement

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $19,792.24

Filed: 9/24/19

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc. d/b/a ABC Supply Co. Inc. v. Averil H. Westley a/k/a Averil Westley d/b/a Twice as Nice Roofing and Lamont E. Westley a/k/a Lamont Edwardjoe Westley a/k/a Lamont Westley d/b/a Twice as Nice Roofing

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $18,629.12

Filed: 9/25/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

RFT Industries Inc. v. Columbia Manufacturing Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $320,156.89

Filed: 9/5/19

Grossman, Tucker, Perreault & Pfleger, PLLC v. Troy Industries Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $94,126.02

Filed: 9/6/19

Anthony Vincenzo v. the PAHK Inc.

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $58,000+

Filed: 9/10/19

Marie O’Connor v. New England Orthopedic Surgeons

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $50,000+

Filed: 9/12/19

Sonja Bergeron and Joseph Bergeron v. E Ink Corp.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $59,363.14

Filed: 9/18/19

Quaishaun Bias v. Supreme Systems Inc,

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $69,180

Filed: 9/23/19

Thomas Lukasik v. Matthew S. Collins, M.D.; Baystate Health Inc.; and Baystate Medical Center Inc.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $250,000

Filed: 9/24/19

Anderson Green v. Curry Automotive, LLC

Allegation: Violation of Massachusetts wage law: $25,000

Filed: 9/24/19

Jeffrey Josinvil v. Samuel’s Tavern, LLC and Edward Grimaldi d/b/a Samuel’s Tap & Table

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $1,072,000

Filed: 9/27/19

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Split Excavating Inc. v. Silverman Realty Group Inc. and Haven Plaza East Associates, LP

Allegation: Breach of contract for snow removal, ice control, and litter sweeping: $59,745.25

Filed: 9/23/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Graybar Electric Co. Inc. v. Couglin Electrical Contractors Inc. and Montague Road Solar, LLC

Allegation: Breach of contract: $86,234

Filed: 9/24/19

Christine Canavan v. Shawmut Design and Construction

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $465,730.93

Filed: 9/26/19

Agenda

Drone Pilot Certification Course

Nov. 5-26: Holyoke Community College (HCC) is once again offering a one-month, hands-on program for individuals who want to become FAA-licensed drone pilots. “Flying Drones for Profit, Public Safety, and Commercial Applications” will run on four consecutive Tuesdays, Nov. 5 through Nov. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. in HCC’s Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development on the HCC main campus, 303 Homestead Ave., Holyoke. The cost for the four-week, non-credit course is $315. Space is limited. The course will prepare individuals to take the Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot in Charge exam, which they must pass to become licensed drone operators. Classes are taught by Steven Vigneault, an alumnus of the program and owner and operator of Expeditionary Drones, an aerial photography company in East Longmeadow. Vigneault worked at Barnes Air National Guard base on the Security Force and was previously an officer for the Springfield Police Department. The course focuses on all content required to pass the FAA Remote Pilot test, including regulations, national airspace system rules, weather, aircraft loading, aircraft performance and flight operations. It is geared toward professionals in a wide range of industries, including engineering, construction, insurance, agriculture, emergency services, public safety, security, environmental management, transportation, and retail, as well as those involved in more artistic pursuits like movies, video, and photography.

Employment Law & Human Resource Practice Conference

Nov. 7: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) announced its annual Employment Law & Human Resource Practice Conference will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7 the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place. Ben Eubanks, principal analyst at Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the author of Artificial Intelligence for HR: Use AI to Build a Successful Workforce will be the keynote speaker. In his session, “Artificial Intelligence for HR,” he will cover how artificial intelligence (AI) works at a basic level and how it is infiltrating people’s daily lives at work and home. This session will cover key ways AI can support HR functions, the diversity and inclusion argument for AI at work, and the five human skills of the future that AI alone can’t replace. Several sessions are scheduled throughout the day, including presentations from the Massachusetts Department of Paid Family Medical Leave, the Department of Labor, and Springfield law firm Skoler, Abbott & Presser. In addition to compliance-based training, there are sessions on the agenda to help employers invest in best practices for growing their businesses through video as a means of employee engagement and skill-development plans for their workforce. A complete agenda with the full roster of presenters and topics is available at www.eane.org/elhr. The cost for the program is $360 per person with discounts for three or more. Register at www.eane.org/elhr or (877) 662-6444. The program will offer 5.75 credits from the HR Certification Institute and SHRM. Sponsoring the program are the HR Certification Institute and Johnson & Hill Staffing Services.

Boys & Girls Club Black Tie & Sneakers Gala

Nov. 8: The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee will host its eighth annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. Presented by Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation and Westfield Bank, this event serves the club as its largest fundraiser of the year. Guests will enjoy a sit-down dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. They will have the opportunity to bid on auction items including a trip to Costa Rica, gift baskets, Adirondack chairs, jewelry, gift certificates, and more. Guests will also see a short production on the impact the club has on its members. This year, the mistress of ceremonies will be Michelle Wirth from Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, and the auctioneer will be John Baran of WWLP-22News. An Aura photo booth from Absolute Photo Booths, a signature cocktail, and a contest for best sneakers will be introduced this year. Guests can enter the contest as they arrive, and the top three will walk the runway for the audience to decide first place. Each year, the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee selects members of the community to receive recognition for their support and interest in the mission of the club and the members it serves. This year, the club will recognize Pilgrim Interiors Inc. with its Donald & Lois Prescott Founders Award. About 300 people are expected at this event, which begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person. To attend, e-mail Lynn Morrissette, Marketing & Development director, at [email protected]. The platinum sponsor for the event is Polish National Credit Union. Gold sponsors include Freedom Credit Union, Tru by Hilton Chicopee Springfield, Mahan Slate Roofing Co. Inc., PeoplesBank, Anne Gancarz, and Pilgrim Interiors Inc.

Asnuntuck Open House

Nov. 12: Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) will host an open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The open house will feature information about ACC’s credit and credit-free opportunities, information sessions from Admissions and Financial Aid, campus tours, as well as an information session and tour in the Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center. ACC’s Follett Bookstore will also be open for business during the event. Walk-ins are welcome. Web registration for the spring semester will open on Monday, Oct. 28. Asnuntuck is currently accepting applications for the winter 2019, spring 2020, and fall 2020 terms. Visit www.asnuntuck.edu for information on how to register.

Chili Cook-off

Nov. 17: The Hampden County Bar Foundation and the Dante Club will hold a Chili Cook-off fundraising event from noon to 3 p.m at the Dante Club, 1198 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Hampden County Bar Foundation and the Dante Club Scholarships Inc. The Hampden County Bar Foundation funds the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship, the John F. Moriarty Scholarship, the Hampden County Legal Clinic, and the Children’s Law Project. The cost to register chili for the competition is $25, and registration is open to all. For more information and to register, visit www.hcbar.org.

Forward Fifty

Nov. 20: Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) will host Forward Fifty, its golden anniversary fundraising gala, at 5:30 p.m. at MGM Springfield. The event will honor 50 individuals, businesses, and community officials who have helped SSV become the impactful organization it is today. They include: American Honda Finance Co., Wylene Bailey, Baystate Health, Evelyn Benedetti, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, Robert Bolduc, Gary Breton, A. Craig Brown, Bulkley Richardson, Jean and Durham Caldwell, Velada Chaires, Marsha Crapps, Helaine Davis, Maria DeAngelis, Mary Devlin, B. John Dill, Paul Doherty, Don Dorn, Carol Fitzgerald, Leo Foster, Sally Fuller, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Peter Hess, Alberta “Dolly” Howard, Marjorie Hurst, Judy Kelly, Pauline Kimball, Carol Kinsley, Kiwanis Club, Lucie Lewis, John Manzi, Mass Partnership Mentoring, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Norma Nunnally, Gloria Peeler, Peter Pan Bus Lines Inc., Allen Reed, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Edwin Shea, Ken Shea, Patricia Spradley/PACE, Springfield Regional Chamber, Springfield City Library, Springfield College, Springfield Public Schools, Smith College, James Trelease, state Sen. James Welch, Western New England University, and Sally Wittenberg. Forward Fifty will take place in the Bellagio Ballroom with a celebration of SSV’s rich history through speakers, photos, and videos. There will also be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and presentation of the Springfield School Volunteers Honoree Award to 50 individuals and businesses. Proceeds from the gala will help SSV continue its work improving the lives of Springfield’s students. Over the years, SSV has been a strong supporter of the Springfield Public Schools, developing programs in response to the diverse needs of the students and the district. Today SSV runs three distinctive programs — School-based Mentoring, Academic Support, and Read Aloud — that bring more than 1,000 volunteers each year into the schools. Tickets and tables to Forward Fifty are now on sale at ssvgoldengala.eventbrite.com.

Women of Impact Luncheon

Dec. 4: BusinessWest will present its second annual Woman of Impact Luncheon on on Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Sheraton Springfield. The keynote speaker will be Lisa Tanzer, president of Life Is Good. The 2019 Women of Impact honorees are profiled in this issue of BusinessWest. Tickets cost $65 per person, or $650 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets, visit www.businesswest.com/women-of-impact or e-mail [email protected]. The Women of Impact program is sponsored by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group (presenting sponsors), Comcast Business and Granite State Development Corp. (supporting sponsors), New Valley Bank & Trust (speaker sponsor), and WWLP 22 News/CW Springfield (media sponsor).

HMC Annual Gala

Nov. 23: Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host its annual gala at the Log Cabin. All proceeds will benefit Valley Health Systems, which includes Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke Medical Group, Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care, and River Valley Counseling Center. The annual gala will feature a complimentary cocktail reception; a seven-course chef’s dinner, each with its own wine pairing; a silent auction to support Valley Health Systems; award presentations; and dancing to music performed by the O-Tones. Holyoke Medical Center has selected Dr. M. Saleem Bajwa to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and hard work on behalf of Holyoke Medical Center and the local community for more than 40 years. Also being recognized are select members of the Valley Health Systems staff who exemplify exceptional care in the categories of Best Physician, Best Caregiver, Best Supporting Employee, and Best Leader. Tickets for this black-tie-optional gala are $125 per person and can be purchased through the Holyoke Medical Center website at www.holyokehealth.com/gala19 or by calling the Development Office at (413) 534-2579.

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

 

• Oct. 30: Good News Business Salute: Women in Business, 5-7:30 p.m. In recognition of Women in Business Month, we pay tribute to the good work that women do here in the Berkshires. Celebrate at the newly renovated Williams Inn in Williamstown, as 1Berkshire honors four successful area businesses both owned and run by women: Barrington Stage Co., Lenox Fit Inc., North Adams Yoga, and Your Color Connection. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members. To register, visit 1berkshire.com.

• Nov. 13: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m. 1Berkshire’s monthly networking opportunity continues in November with an event to be held at Wohrle’s Foods in Pittsfield. Cost: free for members. To register, visit 1berkshire.com.

 

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Oct. 30: Supplier Diversity Programs Community Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Nov. 5: 50th Anniversary Celebration, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amherst Insurance Agency. Cost: free.

• Nov. 6: Startup Night at AmherstWorks, 5-7 p.m., presented by Valley Venture Mentors. Cost: free.

• Nov. 7: “Marijuana: Opportunities & Challenges,” 4-6 p.m., hosted by Jones Library. Cost: free.

• Nov. 13: Working Across Generations Workshop, 5-6:30 p.m., hosted by Look Park Garden House. Cost: free. RSVP at northamptonchamber.com.

• Nov. 15: Launching Women Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Courtyard by Marriott. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for non-members.

• Nov. 18: Talk on Housing and Employment, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amherst Survival Center. Cost: free.

• Nov. 21: Diversity and Inclusion Workshop, 8 a.m. to noon, hosted by Hadley Farms Meeting House. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for non-members.

BRADLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.bradleyregionalchamber.org

(860) 653-3833

• Nov 1: First Friday, 7:30 a.m., hosted by Bobby V’s Restaurant.

• Nov 7: Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. East Street Shops, East Granby, Conn., hosts a free, fully catered cocktail party during an expanded Business After Hours to support Friend to Friend Food Pantry. This event includes not only the Bradley Regional Chamber but also surrounding chambers and community members. The newly renovated center is located at 10 East St. next to Planet Fitness. Come and mingle with members of other area organizations while enjoying open bar and hors d’oeuvres. For those who would like to give, we will be accepting voluntary monetary donations to benefit Friend to Friend Food Pantry. Bring a friend. Registration required.

• Nov 12: Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Bradley International Airport. Tour new updates of the terminals and hear Kevin Dillon, Connecticut Airport Authority chief, speak.

• Nov 14: E-Circle Marketing Lunch & Learn, noon. “A Fresh Approach to Marketing and Sales That Will Drive Business Growth. Registration required.

• Nov 14: USA Mechanical grand reopening ribbon cutting, 4 p.m. USA Mechanical & Energy Services, LLC is doubling its footprint. With the growth of the company in both construction and HVAC service and maintenance, it has added employees, sheet-metal fabrication and warehouse space, offices, and a conference room and training center.

• Nov 20: Ambassador Luncheon, noon, hosted by DoubleTree Hotel/Shade Bar & Grill.

All events are free for Bradley Regional Chamber members, and there is small fee for non-members. The Ambassador Luncheon is a ‘pay your way’ event. Visit www.bradleyregionalchamber.org for more information and to register.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Nov. 7: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Cooley Dickinson Urgent Care, located in the Southampton Shopping Center at 10 College Highway in Southampton. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes from Go with the Float will be awarded. Attendees will also have a chance at one of four $25 chamber gift cards courtesy of Michael Markiewicz, financial advisor. Cost: free for members, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Nov. 19: Speed Networking, 8-10 a.m., hosted by Inn on Boltwood, 30 Boltwood Dr., Amherst. Start your morning off at this high-energy, fast-paced, fun new way to network. Have some coffee, enjoy breakfast, and then do some speed networking. Cost: free for members only. Pre-registration required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.northamptonchamber.com

(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 28: “Nonprofit Resource Roundtable with Jenny Ladd: Fundraising as Program, Program as Fundraising,” noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the Garden House at Look Memorial Park. How can our fundraising be a form of our programming, and how can programming be part of fundraising? All too often, the person, people, or department doing fundraising are off in a corner separate from the programmatic workings of a nonprofit. Cost: free. RSVP at northamptonchamber.com/connect-campaign-2019.

• Oct. 29: “Health Connector for Small Business,” noon to 1 p.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber, 33 Hawley St., Northampton. Join us for an informative session with Rich Cahillane of American Benefits Group and Chaitra Sanders, account manager for the Health Connector for Business Distribution Channel. This event is part of the Greater Northampton Chamber 2019 Connect Campaign Event Series. Cost: free. RSVP at northamptonchamber.com/connect-campaign-2019.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Nov. 4: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Amelia Park Arena, 21 South Broad St., Westfield. Join us for coffee with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. Cost: free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested so we may give our host a proper head count.

• Nov. 14: Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, Westfield. Join us as we roll out the red carpet and honor our 2019 ‘Of the Year’ Award winners: Business of the Year: Westfield Gas & Electric/Whip City Fiber; Nonprofit of the Year: Westfield 350th Committee; Lifetime Achievement: Sister Elizabeth Oleksak of Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center. Cost: $59. Members and non-members are invited to attend. For more information, to become a sponsor, and to register, visit westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• Nov. 26: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Rosewood Home & Gifts, 34 Elm St., Westfield. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber’s scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free for members and non-members. For more information and to register, visit westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• Nov. 29-30: Westfield #ShopSmall. The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with many local businesses throughout Westfield, will support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29-30. Forty businesses are featured on a game board. Event sponsor, Staples, will provide a posterboard of the game board for the 40 businesses to display in their window. Another event sponsor, the Pennysaver, will include the game board in its Nov. 21 issue. Shoppers can visit a minimum of 10 participating merchants to be eligible for cash prizes of $500, $300, and $150. For more information, visit westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Nov. 6: Rise & Shine Business Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. Featuring Roseann Sdoia Materia, author, motivational speaker, and Boston Marathon bombing survivor.

• Nov. 21: Government Reception, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

Reservations for all chamber events may be made by visiting www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mailing [email protected], or calling (413) 755-1310.

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Nov. 7: Food Fest West, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Local restaurants and eateries show off their cuisine at this well-attended event. Vote for your favorite restaurant. A DJ, raffle, and entertainment will round out this event. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the Partnership for Education and the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. Tickets may be purchased online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

• Nov. 21: November YPS Third Thursday. 5-7 p.m., hosted by Worthington Street Pub, 211 Worthington St., Springfield. Join YPS for complimentary handcrafted appetizers and a cash bar with more than 50 craft beers and barrel-aged cocktails. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Register at springfieldyps.com.

People on the Move

Ian Coddington

Christopher Soderberg

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the promotions of Ian Coddington and Christopher Soderberg to associate positions. Coddington started as an intern in 2018 and worked his way up to associate in less than a year. In his new position, his responsibilities include preparing individual and corporate tax returns and working with senior staff to conduct audit engagements. He works to understand clients’ needs and wants in the whole scope of their business. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management, with a concentration in accounting, from Westfield State University, and is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Outside the office, he volunteers at Junior Achievement. Soderberg also began as an intern last year. As an audit associate, he assists and supports the audit team in day-to-day functions, including ensuring compliance of best practices of all audit procedures and standards and preparing and analyzing test work completed during the audit. He is passionate about developing a professional relationship with clients, with a focus on HUD and nonprofit organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and management from Elms College. He plans to return there to pursue his master’s degree in accounting with a focus on financial planning, along with acquiring his CPA.

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Kristi Bodin

Curtiss, Carey, Gates and Goodridge, LLP (CCG&G) is recently welcomed attorney Kristi Bodin to its practice. Bodin’s practice areas include business law, liquor licenses, special permits, zoning and land use, and civil litigation. She is a lifelong resident of the Pioneer Valley and is celebrating her 25th year as a lawyer in Western Mass. Bodin has successfully guided dozens of small-business clients through the processes of entity formation, asset purchases and sales, commercial leasing, and related transactions. She also works with businesses and individuals on issues involving state and local regulations and code enforcement. She is skilled at strategic analysis, business planning, and management. Before becoming a lawyer, Bodin worked in materials management and production control for companies whose products included metal-cutting tools, time-recording and building-management systems, and consumer health products. In addition, she has served as an assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and assistant town counsel for several communities. She is a past member of the board of directors of the Franklin County Community Development Corp., a representative Town Meeting member in Montague, and an active member of the Amherst Rotary Club.

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Mary Catherine “Marikate” Murren

Jynai McDonald

Yanira Aviles

The Springfield Technical Community College board of trustees recently welcomed two new members and a new chair, Mary Catherine “Marikate” Murren. The new members are Jynai McDonald, who was appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker in June, and Yanira Aviles, who was elected by the student body in April. Baker named Murren as chair of the board over the summer. She replaces Christopher Johnson, whose term recently expired. He had served as a trustee since 2006. Murren has served as a trustee for more than two years. She is vice president of Human Resources for MGM Springfield and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in sports management. McDonald is the family child care coordinator for Service Employee International Union Local 509. In her role, she provides leadership training, professional development, and negotiation for more than 3,500 childcare providers throughout the Commonwealth. Previously, she served as Western Mass. regional manager for Training Resources of America Inc. She also has worked at Hampden County Career Center and Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Tri-County School. McDonald was honored as a rising star in the regional business community when she was named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty in 2019. She earned a bachelor’s degree in digital marketing and social media management from Bay Path University. Aviles, the student trustee, said she wants to use her position to help other students who have faced barriers. In her mid-30s, Aviles took courses at STCC to prepare for the HiSET, or high school equivalency test. After passing her HiSET exam in 2016, she enrolled in the liberal arts/general studies degree program at STCC.

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Priscilla Kane Hellweg

The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) awarded Priscilla Kane Hellweg, executive and artistic director of Enchanted Circle Theater of Holyoke, with one of two Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2019. The other recipient was Darnell Williams, president and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. The awards were presented at MNN’s annual conference on Oct. 16. Enchanted Circle Theater is a nonprofit, multi-service arts organization that integrates arts and education to engage, enhance, and inspire learning. Under Kane Hellweg’s direction, it has become a regional leader in the field of arts integration. Enchanted Circle works in public school districts across Western Mass. and collaborates with more than 60 community-service partner organizations to develop work that bridges arts, education, and human services to chronically underserved communities, including youth in foster care, families in homeless shelters, and youth in residential treatment programs.

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Dawn Creighton

Greenfield Community College recently welcomed Dawn Creighton as the college’s new chief Workforce Development officer. She will officially join GCC on Oct. 21, and her office will be located at the Downtown Center, 270 Main St., Greenfield. A 2005 GCC alumna, Creighton began her career as an employment specialist at MassLive before becoming regional director for the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) — the state’s largest employers’ resource group — in 2009. During her tenure at AIM, she served thousands of employer members, uniting them around issues ranging from healthcare and employment law to sustainability, budgeting, and hiring. As the former board president of Dress for Success, Creighton also built Foot in the Door, a workforce-readiness program dedicated to helping women develop critical skills for entering and re-entering the workforce.

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On Oct. 17, the Assoc. of Developmental Disabilities Providers (ADDP) and the Department of Developmental Services presented Talking Tech 2019, an event celebrating the promise of technology for empowerment and social inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Delcie Bean, CEO of Hadley-based Paragus IT, was a featured guest speaker alongside other experts in a wide range of technological areas, including remote monitoring, staffing solutions, assistive technologies, cybersecurity, and more. ADDP is a trade association representing more than 120 providers throughout Massachusetts. The organization is committed to enhancing the political, financial, and educational health of member organizations that serve people with disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.

Company Notebook

AIC Gets High Marks in College Salary Report

SPRINGFIELD — PayScale, a Seattle-based software company that performs compensation research, including pay-scale indices and employee engagement, recently released its 2019-20 College Salary Report, ranking American International College (AIC) 39th in the country for health science and nursing programs when considering salary growth. The annual report, based on the salaries of 3.5 million college graduates, provides estimates of early and mid-career pay for 2,500 associate and bachelor’s degree-granting institutions. For health science and nursing programs, PayScale examined 679 institutions offering four-year degrees. At number 39, AIC ranks in the top 6% of the colleges and universities reviewed. “We are very proud of the dedication, motivation, commitment, and diversity of the students in our health sciences programs, including nursing, exercise science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and public health, who strive to be the very best,” said Karen Rousseau, dean of the School of Health Sciences. “Central to American International College’s mission is to provide access, opportunity, and inter-professional collaboration to scholars in the School of Health Sciences, which will serve them well in their career goals as they advance in their chosen fields.” PayScale pioneers the use of big data and unique matching algorithms to power the world’s most advanced compensation platform and continues to be the compensation market leader based on user reviews.

Square One Receives $25,000 Grant from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — Square One has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation. The grant is part $1 million the Tufts Health Plan Foundation is donating to area nonprofits that are focused on health equity and the social determinants of health in honor of Tufts Health Plan’s 40th anniversary and its longstanding tradition of giving back to the community. “It is a true honor to be recognized by Tufts Health Plan Foundation in such a meaningful and generous way,” said Joan Kagan, Square One President and CEO. “Each and every day, our families are impacted by health disparities and social determinants of health. With these funds, we will continue to seek out creative and effective ways to support the physical, social, and mental health and well-being of our children and families.” The $25,000 grants — 10 in each of the states where Tufts Health Plan serves members — support a range of nonprofit organizations doing exemplary work to promote community health and wellness. “We recognize that nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of service and play a crucial role in building stronger and healthier communities for all of us,” said Tom Croswell, president and CEO of Tufts Health Plan. “These angel grants are a way of saying ‘thank you’ to Square One and other organizations addressing the economic and social conditions that influence the health of our diverse communities and helping them to keep up the great work they do.” The Tufts Health Plan Foundation has given more than $35 million to community organizations since 2008 and will give nearly $5 million in community grants this year.

KeyBank Recognized as a Leading Disability Employer

CLEVELAND — For the third year, KeyBank was recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD) as a Leading Disability Employer. “We are honored to accept this award from the NOD, a leader in inclusion for people with disabilities,” said Kim Manigault, chief Diversity and Inclusion officer. “Inclusion is intentional. This award reflects the work across many lines of business and partnerships that provide supportive experiences for people with disabilities who engage with and work for KeyBank.”

Jewish Family Service Receives $250,000 Grant

SPRINGFIELD — Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFS) has been awarded a competitive two-year $250,000 Citizenship and Assimilation Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This grant will allow JFS to expand its current citizenship program to better serve prospective citizens’ assimilation into American civic life in Hampden County. The fiscal-year 2019 grants, which run through September 2021, promote prospective citizens’ assimilation into American civic life by funding educational programs designed to increase their knowledge of English, U.S. history, and civics. “Our country welcomes legal immigrants from all over the world who come to the United States, positively contribute to our society, and engage in American civic life,” said USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli. “Immigrants who assimilate, embrace our Constitution, understand our history, and abide by our laws add to the vitality and strength of this great nation. Through this grant program, USCIS continues to support efforts to prepare immigrants to become fully vested U.S. citizens.” JFS is one of 41 organizations in 24 states to receive nearly $10 million in funding to support citizenship-preparation services. Now in its 11th year, the USCIS Citizenship and Assimilation Grant program has helped more than 245,000 lawful, permanent residents prepare for citizenship. A ‘permanent resident’ is a person authorized by the US government to live and work in the country on a permanent basis.

Junior Achievement Wins Community Partner Award

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM) was recognized recently by Massachusetts’ Department of Youth Services (DYS) for its work with local youth. DYS, the juvenile-justice agency for the Commonwealth, gave JAWM the 2019 Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Community Partner in the Western Region at a ceremony on Oct. 4 in Dorchester. JAWM, which provides workforce-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial-literacy programs to K-12 youth, was nominated by Sharon Bess, youth employment development specialist at the Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield. Bess wrote in her nomination that “Junior Achievement has allowed us to introduce career readiness and financial literacy in a unique way that leaves a lasting impact on our young people and creates a foundation toward positive change to their futures.” CHD is a nonprofit that delivers social and mental-health services to people in Western Mass. and Connecticut. “We’re honored to be recognized with this Community Partner award,” said Jennifer Connolly, president of JAWM. “Starting in 2005, our partnership with CHD helped establish their Exclusive Tees program by introducing local high-school students to the JA Be Entrepreneurial program and the JA Company program. Our partnership also established the Teen Reality Fair, which provides high-school students with information on career opportunities and introduces financial literacy in a hands-on, eye-opening fashion. It’s always a pleasure to work with the youth and the staff at CHD.”

Country Bank Receives Award for Marketing Video

WARE — Country Bank was recognized for its “Pioneers” video at the American Bankers Assoc. Bank Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas. “Pioneers” competed against hundreds of national video submissions, winning first place in its category. The winners were selected by bank marketing professionals who judged the entries based on creativity, production value, and overall messaging. “We were so honored to receive this award; ‘Pioneers’ truly portrays the hardworking communities that we serve in such an impactful way. The imagery captured local landscapes, people, and businesses, which resulted in a genuinely moving video for us,” said Shelley Regin, senior vice president of Marketing at Country Bank. “The closing line, ‘even hard work needs a partner,’ supports the bank’s belief that relationships are life’s most valuable investments.” When the bank decided to create new videos last summer, it turned to its agency partner, Small Army, to develop a storyline that would truly represent both Central and Western Mass., she added. “We could not be more grateful to our agency for creating a true representation of Country Bank’s local communities.”

Employer Confidence Holds Steady in September

BOSTON — Business confidence remained essentially flat in Massachusetts during September despite a darkening outlook among manufacturers. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose 0.2 points to 58.9 last month after retreating in August. The Index has lost 3.7 points since September 2018 but remains within optimistic territory. The September reading was weighed down by weakening sentiment among Bay State manufacturers. The Index’s manufacturing component dropped 2.4 points in September and 7.9 points for the year. The results mirrored the national Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index, which fell to its lowest level since 2009 last month. A separate report by IHS Markit showed that the manufacturing sector suffered its worst quarter since 2009, though activity increased during September. The constituent indicators that make up the Index were mixed during September. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth fell 0.6 points to 63.3, while the U.S. Index rose to 56.5. The Massachusetts reading has decreased 1.2 points and the U.S. reading has fallen 7.1 points during the past 12 months. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, lost 0.5 points to 56.4, leaving it 4.4 points lower than a year ago. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, increased 0.8 points to 61.3 — 3.0 points lower than its reading of September 2018. The Employment Index rose a point for the month but remained down 3.1 points for the year. Employers continue to struggle to find qualified workers in a full-employment state economy. Non-manufacturers (61.9) were more confident than manufacturers (55.4). Large companies (60.2) were more optimistic than medium-sized companies (59.9) or small companies (55.4), reversing a trend established during the summer. Companies in Eastern Mass. (62.6) continued to be more optimistic than those in the west (53.8).

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

BBB Auto Inc., 266 Walnut St., Agawam, MA 01001. Larisa Mironova, same. Auto repairs.

BRIMFIELD

Brimfield Community Partnership Inc., 367 Brookfield Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Ryan Evan Olszta, same. To bring our community together as one. We are dedicated to holding events and giving back to the people in our community. We will bring the community together through community-based events.

CHICOPEE

500 Century Inc., 400 East Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Saima Amir, 10 Oakley Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. To operate convenience store and smoke shop.

HOLYOKE

Angie-Del Inc., 30 Leary Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. Angelo Deleon Olguin, same. Grocery retailer.

BBF Wellness Inc., 37 Commercial St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Frank Dailey, 109 Pennsylvania Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Medical consultation not requiring licensing.

Boston Bud Factory Inc., 37 Commercial St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Frank Dailey, 109 Pennsylvania Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Retail sales of cannabis.

LUDLOW

Bumble Inc., 140 Posner Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Kimberley Grandfield, same. Automotive, transportation. Transport goods.

NORWOOD

America Santos Painting Inc., 1200 Washington St., #3, Norwood, MA 01062. Ildeu Aparecido Dos Santos, same. General construction, painting, and cleaning.

PELHAM

Ad-Avis Inc., 338 Daniel Shays Highway, Pelham, MA 01002. Joseph R. Davis, same. Internet marketing.

PITTSFIELD

Assembly of God El Shamah Ministry, 563 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Leonardo Marques, 166 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. To establish and maintain a church and to provide a place of public worship for the same.

SPRINGFIELD

4 Seasons Painting Inc., 33 Derryfield Ave., Springfield, MA 01118. Douglas E. Guyette, same. Painting.

Anyeliz Market Corp., 546 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01108. Antonina Sabala Rodriguez, 544 Worthington, Springfield, MA 01105. Grocery sales and restaurant.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bienia Powerwashing Inc., 635 Rogers Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Kevin Bienia, same. Provide power washing services to residential and commercial properties.

WILBRAHAM

Be Bronze Inc., 31 Glenn Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Maria J. Serra, same. Sunless tanning salon and sell tanning treatments.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of October 2019.

AMHERST

Evan’s Trees & Trash
86 Bridge St.
Evan Montuori

Feel Worldwide
26 Hallock St., Apt. 5
Arbab Naseebullah Kasi

Moose Tracks Media
619 Main St., Apt. 55
Alexander LaMarche

Thistlebloom Farm
784 South East St.
Barking Stoat Inc.

CHICOPEE

J. Polep Distribution Services
705 Meadow St.
Eric Polep

Juke, LLC
349 Chicopee St.
Jessica Popp

King Gray Coach Lines
70 Justin Dr.
Terrien Transportation Inc.

Pierce’s Floor Covering
59 Gilmore St.
Jason Pierce

Quality Contractors
15 Edgewood Ave.
Juan Diaz

DEERFIELD

New England Meetinghouse Design
222 Greenfield Road
Ann Satkowski

P & G
102B North Main St.
Gary Bunker, Patricia Bunker

EASTHAMPTON

Mercado’s Flooring
78 Everett St.
Jose Mercado

Vignette Studio & Exchange
52 Union St.
Beverly Rosenthal

EAST LONGMEADOW

New England Clean Rooms
92 Denslow Road
John Maybury

Skin Tight
576 North Main St.
Monica Hunter

The Threading Club and Spa
632 North Main St.
Mena Tiwari

WBS Solutions, LLC
27 Skyline Dr.
Nathan Lee

HADLEY

Countryside Farms
199 Russell St.
Alex Rytuba

Esselon Farm
111 West St.
Mark Krause

Hadley Home Improvement
106 Middle St.
Kevin Royko

North Hadley Logging
51 Stockbridge St.
Michael Moriarty

Orange Theory Fitness
7 South Maple St.
Silverstrand Fitness 2, LLC

Sound Systems
23 Newton Lane
Michael Wiater

Southern New England Spice
35 Lawrence Plain
Joseph Oleksak

Together Physical Therapy
245 Russell St.
Robert Hurley

Twin Oaks Farm
116 Stockbridge St.
Edwin Matuszko

HOLYOKE

A Plus Convenience Store/Smoke Shop
301 High St.
Naila Akram

Bugalu Ballroom
120 High St.
Emily Ortiz, Militza Carattini

E & C Services
19 Concord Ave.
Edward Glica

Fitzgerald’s Inc. of Holyoke
224 Westfield Road
Michael Fitzgerald

Highland Non Stop Cuts
1375 Dwight St.
Ruben Rodriguez

Loose Gravity Management
62 Main St., Suite 3
Joelisse Garcia

Springdale Lunch
827 Main St.
Araceli Lopez Rivera

LONGMEADOW

JKA, LLC
45 Mayfair Dr.
John Kim

Tremblay Maison, LLC
153 Longmeadow St.
Alexandra Tremblay

Zen’s Toyland
44 Tania Dr.
Harshal Patel

LUDLOW

John Pedro Real Estate Associates
77 Winsor St., Suite 203
John Pedro Sr.

NORTHAMPTON

Forest Flowers
25 Market St.
Marisa Filippone

Hannah Tsutsumi Crowl
16 Center St., Suite 511
Hannah Crowl

Hissho Sushi
228 King St.
Lwin Family Co., LLC

National Grid
548 Haydenville Road
Massachusetts Electric Co., National Grid USA Service Co. Inc.

Rhodes, Bixby & Wakefield
125A Pleasant St.
John Rhoades, Keith Bixby, Jeffrey Wakefield

Rise Over Ruin
159 Bridge St.
Kimberly Tutor

River Valley Co-op
330 North King St.
Evan Lash

Salon 241
30 Market St.
Katie Clifford, Andrea Clifford

a saner way
83 Maynard Road
Roberta Saner Sullivan

PALMER

Delta T HVAC Service
2078 Palmer St.
Rebecca Girard, Timothy Girard

Palmer Counseling Center
1001 Church St.
Bonnie Gaumond, Beatrice Leveille

PTS Truck-Trailer-Construction Supply
1158 Park St.
Elaine Boone

Top Notch Abatement, LLC
21 Wilbraham St., Suite 208
Russell Orcutt

Your Comfort Zone
2094 Main St.
Jeffrey Drolet

SPRINGFIELD

Baez Collision Glass & Sales
424 Albany St.
Baez Collision Glass & Sales

Beacon Hospice
815 Worcester St.
Jennifer Guckert

Better Healthcare Solutions
1182 Parker St.
Allice Baiyee, Pierre Baiyee

Bob’s Computer Service
1432 Parker St.
Robert Gregory

Budget Home Improvement
48 Summit St.
Jorge Santos

Cleaning Service Expert
82 Blaine St.
Luis Pena

Coffee and Candles
75 Penncastle St.
Sujatha Rajarathnam

Gonzalez B. Construction
204 Oak St.
Alejandro Gonzalez

Good Quality Barber
494 Central St.
Good Quality Barber

Greg LaFountain Plumbing
1187 Dickinson St.
Greg LaFountain

JHS Shipping
2335 Main St.
Soraia Abdulbaki

Johnny Wraps
56 Redden St.
John Haire

Junior Trucking
38 Clarencon St.
Jesus Roman

L & G Domestic Cleaners
113 Massteco St.
Lisa Boteau

La Isabela Mini Market
26 Longhill St.
Victor Sanchez

Morning Star Care at Home
212 Wollaston St.
Keisha Lindsay

MVP Bookkeeping
48 Victoria St.
Valencia Maldonado

Nadeau Construction
38B Yorktown Dr.
Samuel Nadeau

OFD Construction, LLC
141 Mallowhill Road
Michael Brown

Pete’s Painting
245 Old Farm Road
Miguel Garcia

Rock Solid Remodeling
35 East Alvord St.
Hannah Freeman

Rumor Has It, LLC
836 St. James Ave.
Kya Petris

Rust Bucket Express
14 Bryant St.
Aaron Owens

S & S Wholesales Corp.
90 Pinta Circle
Sujari Omar

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Robert Cicero

Sok’s Siam
272 Worthington St.
Sokharun Yim

Soul Pole Dance and Fitness
125A Main St.
Amanda Cumberbatch

Springfield Commonwealth Academy
1 Ames Hill Road
Springfield Commonwealth Academy

Steve’s Alignment and Brake
170 Taylor St.
Roger Karrasch

Thompson/Center Arms
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Robert Cicero

Wytas Marketing and Media
768 Belmont Ave.
Alex Wytas

YMM Services Inc.
295 Allen St.
Yasir Osman

ZMaster Productions
74 Lamont St.
Zulfiqar Manzi

WESTFIELD

Alessio’s Pizza
280 Southampton Road
Mejias, LLC

The Country Clipper
Sara Noska
9 Russell Road

Dancer’s Image
77 Mill St., #123
Beth Drugan

East Mountain Hemp Co.
East Mountain Road
East Mountain Hemp Co.

Frosted Swirls Cupcakes
36 Jeremy Dr.
Frosted Swirls Cupcakes

The Groomer
77 Main St.
Tracy Durkee

S & P Trucking
3 Provin Ter,
Silvano Paganini

Spirit of the Forest Therapeutic Massage
77 Mill St.
Donna Szuba

Stone Paper Silver
234 Bates Road
Stone Paper Silver

Styles by Sara
338 Springdale Road
Sara Auclair

Top to Bottom Cleaning
23 Reservoir Road
Lynn Cornelius

Whip City Music
126 Elm St.
Whip City Music

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Cashway Oil
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Charge-Less Oil
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Direct Results
2005 Riverdale St.
John Epstein

Fast Fill Oil
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Fuel Co.
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Gorecki Enterprises Inc.
1446 Riverdale St.
Mary Gorecki

Sharp Lines Painting
1583 Riverdale St.
Vanessa Horsman

Studio 20 Salon
1027 Westfield St.
Jennifer Venn

Super Petro Inc.
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Supreme Oil
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

Vickers Fuel Oil
75 Union St.
Michael Vickers

WILBRAHAM

PNCU Financial Services
2002 Boston Road
Charlotte Hansen

Profiles Hair Salon
85 Post Office Park
Sonia Flagg

US Database, LLC
299 Mountain Road
Garry Nickerson

Bankruptcies

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

Aguilar, Jose E.
Martinez, Anabelle
76 Barber St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Armata, Chantelle Lynn
27 Dartmouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Baceski, Tina Marie
7A Oak Knoll Dr.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/19

Bachand, Judith L.
562 River Road
Clarksburg, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Bailey, Lisa M.
8 King Ave.
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/21/19

Bass-Green, Ruth
34 The Hollow
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Beloved Earth Company, Inc.
Cultivate and Nest, Inc.
Missildine, Terra Irene
940 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Brown, Kimberly Iona
80 Damon Road
Apt 5208
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/19

Bushee Brothers LLC
Bushee, Christopher S.
PO Box 1196
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Cadieux, Joanne J.
160 Point Grove Road, Apt. 48
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Canavan, Vincent M.
210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Carpenter, Amanda L.
27 Enterprise St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Case, Kimberly T.
73 Catalpa Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Chaput, Nina M.
a/k/a Shaw, Nina M.
64 Brookline Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/21/19

Clink, Leroy R.
Clink, Terry R.
291 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Corbett, Shannon M.
210 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Cruz, Jeanette
47 James St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Dion, Laura E.
1760 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Dotson-Rudder, Trecitia N.
37 Westwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Dunn, Kelly A.
38R Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Gagne, Sarah A.
2140 Palmer Road
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Gingras, Gary Edward
Gingras, Susan Quinn
145 Prouty St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Gray, Jamie M.
a/k/a Naughton, Jamie M.
208 High St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Hammond, Edwin K.
656 Dalton Division Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Irwin, Amy C.
29 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Jay, Gregory B.
8 Hickory Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/30/19

Johnson, David A.
Johnson, Elizabeth H.
52 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/24/19

Kulis, Artur
28 Main St., Unit 1112
Chicopee, MA 01021
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Laporte, Joshua D.
386 Poplar St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/25/19

Leite, Maria N.
25 Smith Ave.
Brockton, MA 02302
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Lepine, Lori A.
44 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/23/19

McCabe, Edward J.
15 May St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/24/19

McWilliams, Lizbeth H.
339 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Mitchell, David
56 Sunnyside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Morin, Steven J.
88 Cora Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/24/19

Neal, Stacey L.
a/k/a Gonzales, Stacey
35 Washington Ave.
Basement Apt.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/21/19

Ortiz, Reinaldo
Ortiz, Cari L.
235 Cabinet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/26/19

Paynter, Jennifer Ann
29 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Perez, Ventura R.
Brown-Perez, Kathleen A.
18 High St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/20/19

Reed, Meagan E.
a/k/a Reed, Meagan Emily
a/k/a Conroy, Meagan Emily
89 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Roman, Jesus M.
Roman, Martha L.
38 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/23/19

Rubert, Jose M.
Rubert, Nancy
10 Ford Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/16/19

Scott, Martha
19 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Shandor, James F.
Shandor, Elaine M.
17 Constitution Ave.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/18/19

Smith, Ida B.
36 Taylor St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Soto, Angela D.
88 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/25/19

Stocks, Diane Dean
55 Cedar Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/16/19

Tighe, Deborah Ann
1772 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 09/27/19

Wheelaholic Enterprises
Pratt, James Joseph
727 Chestnut Hill Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 09/17/19

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

186 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $115,700
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: FHLM
Date: 09/27/19

69 Barton Heights
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mary E. McEneany
Seller: William J. Young
Date: 09/26/19

115 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $1,850,000
Buyer: 800 DG Bernardston LLC
Seller: Bernardston DG Series LLC
Date: 10/04/19

BUCKLAND

12 Howes Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Day
Seller: Nancy Katz
Date: 09/30/19

CHARLEMONT

81 Deer Run Lane
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $350,500
Buyer: Christopher M. Rose
Seller: William S. Lawless
Date: 10/01/19

COLRAIN

561 Adamsville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Helen Rowan-Call
Seller: Charles J. Crosier
Date: 10/04/19

415 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Donald Charron
Seller: Stanley Greenberg
Date: 10/01/19

DEERFIELD

94 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Michael Perreault
Seller: Don E. Matus
Date: 09/27/19

GILL

141 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: William Kimball
Seller: Calvin M. Brown
Date: 09/26/19

26 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Stephen W. Asseng
Seller: Lillian N. Niedbala
Date: 09/27/19

GREENFIELD

64 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,038,168
Buyer: G&I 9 Apollo SWM LLC
Seller: Store Master Funding 9
Date: 09/25/19

24 Barton Heights
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Jonathan S. Souza
Seller: Nelda P. Burke
Date: 09/27/19

22 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Lea D. Appel
Seller: Baker INT
Date: 10/01/19

313 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Richard C. Moody
Seller: Pamela J. Peramba
Date: 09/30/19

14 Farren St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Christina Williams
Seller: White, William H., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/19

69 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Nelson B. Beckwith
Seller: Joan H. Roach LT
Date: 09/30/19

46 Greenfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,797,038
Buyer: G&I 9 Apollo SWM LLC
Seller: Store Master Funding 9
Date: 09/25/19

49 Greenfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $2,713,306
Buyer: G&I 9 Apollo SWM LLC
Seller: Store Master Funding 9
Date: 09/25/19

139 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Abigail S. Baines
Seller: Susan A. Ewart
Date: 09/26/19

122 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: WWKWTW LLC
Seller: Bnep LLC
Date: 10/02/19

220 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Eric C. Dumas
Seller: Kevin M. Kearns
Date: 09/27/19

96 Lunt Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Daniel Cojan
Seller: 96 Lunt Drive RT
Date: 10/04/19

53 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Amy L. Proietti
Seller: Oakes LT
Date: 09/27/19

53 Silvio O’Conte Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $7,834,194
Buyer: G&I 9 Apollo SWM LLC
Seller: Store Master Funding 9
Date: 09/25/19

111 River St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: WWKWTW LLC
Seller: Bnep LLC
Date: 10/02/19

LEVERETT

15 2 Mile Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Nicholas Brewster-Tooker
Seller: Umassfive College FCU
Date: 10/07/19

LEYDEN

166 Kately Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Ethier
Seller: Irene E. Muka
Date: 09/26/19

310 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard E. Allis
Seller: Betsey Yetter
Date: 09/27/19

MONTAGUE

73 5th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Kyle W. Moser
Seller: Guadalupe Rose Properties
Date: 10/03/19

66 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James F. Coyne
Seller: Jean T. Hoff
Date: 09/26/19

20 Norman Circle
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Henry M. Shaughnessy
Seller: Zewinski, Bernard J., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/19

515 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David V. Celino
Seller: Tammy J. Stanley
Date: 09/27/19

NORTHFIELD

754 Mount Hermon Station Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Raymond Sokoloski
Date: 10/01/19

ORANGE

51 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Jillian Whitney
Seller: Earl W. Cullen
Date: 09/30/19

416 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Thavath Sayarath
Seller: Michael J. Powers
Date: 10/04/19

445 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: West River Road Solar LLC
Seller: John P. O’Hara
Date: 10/07/19

24 Winter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Kristen L. Dumas
Seller: Brian W. Schindler
Date: 10/03/19

112 Winter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Selma Olsen
Seller: Daniel Bushee
Date: 09/26/19

SHELBURNE

10 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Martin Ventures LLC
Seller: C To The Third Power LLC
Date: 09/26/19

10 Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Seth D. Wilschutz
Seller: Melanie C. Dreher
Date: 10/01/19

989 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Carrie J. Bergman
Seller: Frederick C. Gagnon
Date: 09/25/19

WARWICK

11 Revere Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Mark A. Vieira
Seller: Derek J. Bergquist
Date: 09/25/19

WHATELY

Eastwood Lane #38
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Andrew Szkiladz
Seller: Jawk Inc.
Date: 10/04/19

3 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Jawk Inc.
Date: 10/04/19

7 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Robert R. Keller
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 09/25/19

64 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Alisha Allen
Seller: Mary E. Chabot
Date: 10/03/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

15 2 If By St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Eric J. Dargie
Seller: Sean E. O’Clair
Date: 10/07/19

39 Beech Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Karen L. St.Aubin
Seller: Kathleen Richter
Date: 10/03/19

15 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Naples Property Group LLC
Seller: Walter E. Klaus
Date: 09/30/19

Beverly Lane #5
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jose F. Mateus
Seller: Anthony Campiti
Date: 09/26/19

15 Ellington St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $171,750
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Gaery A. Costa
Date: 10/02/19

13 Gina Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Patrick W. Moloney
Seller: Paul R. Schuh
Date: 09/27/19

70 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Brandon M. Casey
Seller: Frank Alves
Date: 09/30/19

86 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Vaughn
Seller: Frances A. Coache
Date: 09/30/19

44 King St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Krupa
Seller: Kevin K. Yarrows
Date: 09/27/19

28 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $257,900
Buyer: Sarah E. Meinerz
Seller: Anthony F. Ruccio
Date: 10/08/19

528 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Tiffany Lagacy
Seller: Brenda J. Gooch
Date: 09/27/19

400 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Pone
Seller: Carol L. Gilmour
Date: 10/02/19

100 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Sergey Novak
Seller: Valentin N. Zhupikov
Date: 09/27/19

25 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Jeannie Sosa
Seller: Hoa Pham
Date: 09/27/19

73 Rugby Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Marc R. Lapierre
Seller: Ann M. Rivers
Date: 09/27/19

23 Spear Farm Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Richard Chavez
Seller: Kenneth E. Becker
Date: 09/27/19

878 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Paul R. Schuh
Seller: Poppys Plan TR
Date: 09/27/19

1009 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Andrew M. St.Pierre
Seller: Richard Chavez
Date: 09/27/19

BLANDFORD

11 Kaolin Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Dario J. Trujillo
Seller: William T. Ragusa
Date: 09/26/19

BRIMFIELD

11 6th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Daniel Rice
Seller: Kenney Stavros-Beatrix
Date: 09/26/19

390 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Justin D. Garfield
Seller: Nathanial W. Croke
Date: 09/27/19

34 Crestwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Nicole L. Noyes
Seller: Robert L. Bernier
Date: 10/03/19

322 Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mackenzie Warren
Seller: Stephen R. Holuk
Date: 10/02/19

CHESTER

15 Main St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Perennial Flow LLC
Seller: Pamela S. Frazier
Date: 09/26/19

CHICOPEE

8 Bonneta Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $157,440
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Carrie Schreiber
Date: 09/27/19

607 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Keith Lapan
Seller: Mark D. Vega
Date: 09/27/19

124 Cabot St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lagg LLC
Seller: 124 Cabot Street LLC
Date: 10/07/19

21 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Nai
Seller: Nathaniel J. Millard
Date: 09/27/19

196 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Carlos Lopez
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 10/07/19

606 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Amber L. Wassmuth
Seller: Andrzej Lipior
Date: 09/25/19

21 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Rav Pen
Date: 09/25/19

28 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: Juan Santana
Seller: Guild Mortgage Co.
Date: 10/03/19

58 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Denise Champiney
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 09/27/19

27 Hearthstone Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: PHH Mortgage Corp.
Seller: John C. Dulchinos
Date: 10/08/19

110 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Linda I. Charbonneau
Seller: Debra G. Winnie
Date: 10/04/19

172 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Roy
Seller: Susanne J. Vickers
Date: 09/30/19

171 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,800
Buyer: Carlos M. Seixas
Seller: Paul J. Washington
Date: 10/02/19

43 Loomis Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Adam R. Hollister
Seller: Katherine A. Collins
Date: 09/30/19

86 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,400
Buyer: Mary A. Olbrych
Seller: Tascon Homes LLC
Date: 09/27/19

98 North Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Pioneer RT
Seller: Stebbins, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/19

47 Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Yanjun Yang
Seller: Edward J. Smith
Date: 09/26/19

116 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Rachelle A. Pimental
Seller: Jeanette Seixas
Date: 10/02/19

137 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Julio Rivera
Seller: Lynne Langford
Date: 10/01/19

29 Sullivan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $122,611
Buyer: Patrick E. O’Neil
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 10/07/19

126 Valier Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Tatyana Sevostyanova
Seller: Anastasiya Sevostyanova
Date: 10/03/19

37 Walter St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Izabela Frelek
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 09/27/19

105 Warregan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $161,280
Buyer: Joseph A. Wellspeak
Seller: James R. Tomlinson
Date: 09/27/19

168 Wilson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Neil Metcalf
Seller: Rudolph J. Gay
Date: 09/27/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

84 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jenna M. Serra
Seller: James A. O’Connor
Date: 10/08/19

7 Bunker Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Kelsey Deary
Seller: Christina M. Sahd
Date: 09/27/19

31 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Emily R. Quinn
Seller: John E. Steffen
Date: 10/07/19

11 Converse Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Randy W. Sample
Seller: Joseph S. Dalessio
Date: 09/27/19

29 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jose Rivers
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 09/27/19

159 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Brahman Holdings LLC
Seller: Lara T. Kirk
Date: 09/30/19

22 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Lori L. Nickerson
Date: 09/25/19

32 Hazelhurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: CDB Realty LLC
Date: 10/04/19

47 Highlandview Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: David Daly
Seller: Elio Larocca
Date: 10/07/19

20 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Koske
Seller: Dennis M. Brasile
Date: 09/30/19

26 James St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Lindsey L. Dulude
Seller: Glenn M. Hastie
Date: 10/01/19

41 Marci Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Keith Daniels
Seller: Gary M. Burnham
Date: 09/30/19

267 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Nancy L. Pagan
Seller: Marada LLC
Date: 10/07/19

636 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Craig S. Gridley
Seller: Donna A. Skinner
Date: 10/07/19

18 Poplar St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $142,800
Buyer: Michael Akers
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 10/08/19

22 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $384,500
Buyer: Center For Human Development Inc.
Seller: Aditus Inc.
Date: 09/30/19

GRANVILLE

1487 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Marina T. Vaughn
Seller: James E. Litwin
Date: 10/03/19

HAMPDEN

25 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Bend Of Rock LLC
Seller: Bean Sprout Realty LLC
Date: 09/26/19

382 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Glenda I. Figueroa
Seller: US Bank
Date: 10/01/19

49 Fernwood Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $337,000
Buyer: Angel L. Oliveras
Seller: Jeffrey P. Conroy
Date: 09/27/19

Future St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Charles Richard
Seller: Arthur R. Thomas
Date: 09/26/19

South Road #4
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Conway
Seller: Ryan T. Morton
Date: 10/02/19

HOLLAND

15 Chaffee Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Canty
Seller: Benjamin C. Marinelli
Date: 09/26/19

261 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Judith A. Dautcher
Seller: Joyce A. Dix
Date: 09/30/19

302 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Glenn R. Greer
Seller: Nakita M. Sullivan
Date: 09/25/19

16 Pine Tree Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jesse J. Flannery
Seller: Steven J. Oster
Date: 10/03/19

HOLYOKE

104-106 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Rsquareb Properties LLC
Seller: Temple Street Apartments
Date: 09/27/19

107 Carlton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Marcus J. Simon
Seller: Manuel T. Reyes
Date: 09/30/19

49 Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Kurt E. Miller
Seller: Megan E. Porter
Date: 09/27/19

25 Granville St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Eric J. Carreira
Seller: Daniel M. Pomerleau
Date: 09/30/19

26 Hadley Mill Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Hammond Hadley LLC
Seller: Hadley Mill LLC
Date: 10/07/19

48 Jefferson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Lee M. Pouliot
Seller: Amy V. Meo
Date: 09/25/19

144-146 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Megan E. Frazier
Seller: Susan K. Monahan
Date: 09/30/19

859 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: 861 Main Holyoke MA LLC
Seller: Kanien Properties LLC
Date: 09/27/19

64 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Genesis Hernandez
Seller: Michele L. Cummings
Date: 09/25/19

80-82 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jonathan Soto
Seller: Laurie M. Nichols
Date: 10/01/19

10 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gricel M. Crespo
Seller: Edward R. Bardwell
Date: 10/08/19

6 Temple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Rsquareb Properties LLC
Seller: Temple Street Apartments
Date: 09/27/19

134 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: William Rodriguez
Seller: Michael A. Chatel
Date: 09/25/19

75-77 Waldo St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Ramona Lorenzi
Seller: Delix M. Colon
Date: 09/27/19

LONGMEADOW

221 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $522,500
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Peterson
Seller: Christopher H. Stamas
Date: 10/02/19

67 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Kari L. Salvador
Seller: Benjamin P. Mann
Date: 09/30/19

134 Cooley Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: David L. Treble
Seller: Leonard J. Shuzdak
Date: 09/27/19

23 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $564,000
Buyer: Narendran Dhamodharan
Seller: Mark L. Sirulnik
Date: 10/04/19

72 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Benjamin P. Mann
Seller: Richard E. Kessler
Date: 09/30/19

533 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Troung Vuong
Seller: Lesley G. Myers
Date: 09/26/19

9 Leetewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Victor Degray
Seller: Casali, Anne B., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/19

24 Pinewood Hills
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $507,000
Buyer: Anya Verriden
Seller: William S. Hoff
Date: 09/26/19

30 Warwick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Seth Cournoyer
Seller: John R. Montgomery
Date: 10/04/19

96 White Oaks Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $429,900
Buyer: Ramsey W. Crowe
Seller: Leslie G. Bennett
Date: 10/02/19

120 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Hussein Saleh
Seller: Todd A. Goodrich
Date: 10/07/19

558 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Seetharam R. Palreddy
Seller: Susan M. Juliano
Date: 09/25/19

946 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Rohit Teji
Seller: Mark Latino
Date: 10/08/19

97 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Andrew R. Dacruz
Seller: James G. Card
Date: 09/27/19

LUDLOW

36 Berkshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,900
Buyer: Matthew E. Laamanen
Seller: Augustino A. Dias
Date: 10/04/19

58 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Irena Kubel
Seller: Zorana L. Owens-Imbody
Date: 10/03/19

578 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Vincent Bradway
Seller: Elaine T. Shanley
Date: 10/07/19

16 Georgetown Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Alec Ostrowski
Seller: Robert J. St.Jacques
Date: 10/07/19

15 Meadowlark Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kevin F. Ferrabelo
Seller: Colleen A. Coelho
Date: 10/01/19

22 Merrimac St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ana Acevedo
Seller: Mariani, Dolores, (Estate)
Date: 10/04/19

245 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: SNAB LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 10/03/19

175 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Allan E. Brooks
Seller: Angel L. Oliveras
Date: 09/27/19

303 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Steve J. McDaniel
Seller: US Bank
Date: 09/30/19

MONSON

9 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Eric Dufresne
Seller: John F. Sweeney
Date: 09/27/19

171 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: John M. Leone
Seller: Timothy J. Hardick
Date: 10/01/19

130 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Matthew Pelletier
Seller: Edward T. Pacocha
Date: 09/27/19

PALMER

1 Carter St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Susan Clawson
Seller: Joshua J. Chaples
Date: 09/30/19

1026 Chestnut St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Laurie A. Bessette
Seller: John O. Moore
Date: 09/27/19

8 Desimone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Douglas K. Giza
Seller: Carol E. Giza
Date: 10/08/19

5 Highland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Christine B. Reardon
Seller: Richard Flanagan
Date: 09/27/19

2107-2109 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Nicholas L. Flebotte
Seller: Eric A. Duda
Date: 09/27/19

2362 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jean-Francois Jacquier
Seller: Kevin E. Lynn
Date: 09/30/19

4052 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01079
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Kara Picard
Seller: Ronald F. Paul
Date: 09/26/19

2029 Quaboag St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $142,900
Buyer: Noah P. Genereux
Seller: David R. Chmura
Date: 09/25/19

1397 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Home Point Financial Corp.
Seller: David C. Darling
Date: 09/25/19

1 Woodland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Ann M. Allienello
Seller: Paige M. Bernat
Date: 10/07/19

RUSSELL

70 Raymur Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Steven A. Grenz
Seller: Niles R. Lavalley
Date: 09/30/19

SPRINGFIELD

2nd St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Massconn Excavating & Landscaping
Seller: Lomoc LLC
Date: 09/30/19

20 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Robert W. Duffy
Seller: Richard E. Duffy
Date: 10/02/19

97 Barre St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Janvi Patel
Seller: Michael R. Dupont
Date: 10/04/19

136 Bartels St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Danielle V. Bedford
Seller: Maureen Coughlan
Date: 10/01/19

1540 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $231,750
Buyer: Xiomara Santiago
Seller: Carmen Rivera
Date: 09/27/19

11-13 Baywood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Olmsted Realty LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings
Date: 10/02/19

25 Bircham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,602
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Jessecah M. Vandermost
Date: 10/07/19

40 Blanding St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Daniel Gonzalez
Seller: Abraham L. Powell
Date: 09/30/19

156 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Emma E. Vazquez
Seller: Terry L. Champiney
Date: 09/27/19

727 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Anibal Bermudez
Seller: Justin R. Beaudry
Date: 09/25/19

Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Massconn Excavating & Landscaping
Seller: Lomoc LLC
Date: 09/30/19

108 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Bryan O. Borges-Vega
Seller: Christopher Santiago
Date: 09/25/19

60 Chipmunk Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Gerardo Burgos
Seller: Whitney Simmons
Date: 09/30/19

153 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $167,375
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Vivian S. Borrowski
Date: 10/02/19

15 Crestwood St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Marie M. Vigo
Seller: Moldova Grigoriu
Date: 10/04/19

123 Croyden Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Johnathon Gonzalez
Seller: Ann A. Robar
Date: 09/30/19

149 Croyden Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Joshua D. Barnett
Seller: Next Level Investments
Date: 09/30/19

34 Dana St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Nahin Rios
Seller: Francis R. Weatherwax
Date: 09/30/19

129-131 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mykola Mevshyy
Seller: Mosellen, John M., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/19

37 Demond Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Tavar McKenzie
Seller: Carlos M. Cruz
Date: 09/27/19

178 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brooke S. Foss
Seller: Kenneth E. Lyon
Date: 09/30/19

284 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,999
Buyer: Jamie L. Roberge
Seller: Judy A. Albano
Date: 10/03/19

220 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Tiffany Madera
Seller: Olga Rodriguez
Date: 10/01/19

14 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Starling Diaz
Seller: Amaurys Amadis
Date: 10/02/19

288 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Chuan B. He
Seller: Angie Tao
Date: 09/25/19

19 Genesee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Winifred H. Cardaropoli
Seller: Ronald M. Cardaropoli
Date: 10/01/19

43-45 Genesee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $263,500
Buyer: Maria Bonilla
Seller: Jason Fitzgerald
Date: 10/04/19

85 Goodwin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $203,500
Buyer: Stephanie Montanez
Seller: Manuel Gomes
Date: 09/27/19

89 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Yaritza M. Cruz-Rivera
Seller: Anne T. Ragusa
Date: 09/27/19

159 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,700
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mary C. Biastoff
Date: 09/27/19

77 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jonathan Bermudez
Seller: Toghlob Mourad
Date: 10/02/19

6 Heather Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Scott Simpson
Seller: Linnette V. Sergeant
Date: 10/08/19

87 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Edgardo Aponte
Seller: Christina K. Emery
Date: 10/04/19

28 Jennings St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Luz M. Colon-Santiago
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 09/26/19

72 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kan Zhang
Seller: Defining Solutions Ent.
Date: 09/27/19

34 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Simbagoye Emmanuel
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 10/03/19

751 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: KHL Group LLC
Seller: Christopher Arillotta
Date: 10/02/19

18-20 Lombard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Olmsted Realty LLC
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings
Date: 10/02/19

20 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Roberto Pagan
Seller: Chenevert Properties LLC
Date: 10/08/19

24 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: India Tucker-Ross
Seller: John J. Yacovone
Date: 10/02/19

332-334 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dario I. Grullon
Seller: Efrain M. Fernandez
Date: 10/01/19

387 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: BP LLC
Seller: Pedro D. Fernandes
Date: 09/26/19

35 Manitoba St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Claude Merisier
Seller: Ruben Negron
Date: 09/27/19

196 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Maribel Phillips
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 10/02/19

71 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $121,351
Buyer: Miguel A. Mejia-Perez
Seller: Kevin Gonzalez
Date: 10/04/19

24 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Quevia P. Amaral-McCarthy
Seller: Patrick M. McCarthy
Date: 09/27/19

32 Mellon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Vivian L. Hatwood
Seller: Zhanna Kot
Date: 09/30/19

30 Merrick Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Anthony E. Gibbs
Seller: Extremely Clean LLC
Date: 09/30/19

82-84 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Carlos I. Feliciano
Seller: Chris P. Bergeron
Date: 09/26/19

288 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: John Asante
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 09/27/19

514 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jose Fornes
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 10/01/19

1638 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $157,900
Buyer: Mayra L. Quinones
Seller: David B. Morton
Date: 09/30/19

1740 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Janice Desarden
Seller: Joseph D. Dougherty
Date: 10/01/19

59 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Thomas P. Rooke
Seller: Justin M. Mestre
Date: 09/27/19

154 Phoenix Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $173,210
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Miguel Pascual
Date: 10/02/19

176 Pinevale St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $172,900
Buyer: Pinevale Realty LLC
Seller: Benlee Realty LLC
Date: 09/27/19

77 Primrose St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Kenneth A. Desmarais
Seller: Christian B. Wiernasz
Date: 10/04/19

221-223 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,900
Buyer: Gustavo Kruschewsky
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings
Date: 10/04/19

45 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Rockland Francisco
Seller: Nancy L. Pagan
Date: 10/07/19

551 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: C. O. Torres-Jimenez
Seller: Steven Niedbala
Date: 09/30/19

5 Rosella St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Elvin Rodriguez
Seller: David J. Stoia
Date: 09/30/19

214 Russell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Carmen Munoz
Seller: JV Properties Inc.
Date: 09/30/19

178 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Craig O. McCarthy
Seller: Michael C. O’Sullivan
Date: 10/03/19

89 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Steve Syrotchen
Seller: Kyle I. Dieters
Date: 09/30/19

57-59 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Katherine Vergara
Seller: Tanya L. Harvey
Date: 10/04/19

36 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Mirialys E. Hernandez
Seller: Paula J. Sullivan
Date: 10/01/19

180 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Janette Winterle
Seller: Attaford LLC
Date: 10/04/19

28 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Marta E. Pinero-Cotto
Seller: Maria B. Williams
Date: 09/30/19

70 Thyme Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Hernando A. Cartegena
Seller: Meredith A. Sample
Date: 09/26/19

37 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jose B. Mata
Seller: Minh T. Chau
Date: 09/25/19

22 Trillium St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Martha H. VonMering
Seller: Janosik Realty LLC
Date: 09/30/19

52 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Raymond S. Quill
Seller: Amy Breton
Date: 09/27/19

47 Vermont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Miguel Rafael
Seller: Prime Partners LLC
Date: 09/30/19

105 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Loglisci
Seller: Quevia P. McCarthy
Date: 09/27/19

18 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alexzandra Barba
Seller: Robert G. Cerdena
Date: 10/04/19

85 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Alexi S. Martin
Seller: Bernadette A. White
Date: 10/07/19

53-55 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,300
Buyer: Ellen Pollock
Seller: Steven D. Lapierre
Date: 09/30/19

75 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kortney Parent
Seller: Richard C. Mayberry
Date: 09/27/19

64 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Benjamin Akyereko
Seller: Felicia R. Harris
Date: 10/04/19

74 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Christopher Jaskulski
Seller: Robert J. Greeley
Date: 09/26/19

730-732 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Fatumo M. Barow
Seller: Mamba Capital LLC
Date: 10/07/19

25 Wilbraham Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Alexander N. Bineault
Seller: Jusuf Mutevelic
Date: 09/27/19

54 Winterset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ashley M. Boland-Cordero
Seller: Lisa M. Bruno
Date: 09/26/19

138-140 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $201,200
Buyer: Amanda McCabe-Hernandez
Seller: Jennifer E. Chagnon
Date: 10/02/19

36 Yamaska Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Jason A. Williams
Seller: Anita M. Plumb
Date: 09/25/19

SOUTHWICK

17 Babb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Gamelli
Seller: George D. Vaughn
Date: 09/30/19

18 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Raymond Remillard
Seller: Glen R. Dias
Date: 09/26/19

12 Renny Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $253,500
Buyer: John A. Vaillancourt
Seller: Timothy J. Kilbride
Date: 09/27/19

14 Revere Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Alicia E. Lewis
Seller: Paul R. Moran
Date: 09/27/19

6 Sawgrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jason Almeida
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 09/30/19

3 Secluded Ridge
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Amie A. Taylor
Seller: Diamantis Diamantopoulos
Date: 10/01/19

17 Sunnyside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $597,500
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Conroy
Seller: Victor M. Crusselle
Date: 09/30/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

15 Beacon Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Edward C. Sady
Seller: June A. Taylor
Date: 10/07/19

52 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: RCG LLC
Seller: Wrobleski, Elizabeth C., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/19

57 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Roger Whitworth
Date: 10/08/19

71 Charles Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,300
Buyer: Jacob Vosburgh
Seller: James A. Basile
Date: 09/27/19

31 Cornflower Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Lisa L. Barnes
Seller: Robert A. Leblanc
Date: 10/01/19

21 Edgewood Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Brendan Menard
Seller: Michael F. Barnes
Date: 10/01/19

20 Granger Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: L. Andrew Boucek
Seller: Glenn E. Vehr
Date: 09/25/19

41 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Nefees Awan
Seller: Buoniconti, Dorothy, (Estate)
Date: 10/08/19

80 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Leah K. Byrd
Seller: Thomas P. Boileau
Date: 09/27/19

74 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Alexandru Munteanu
Seller: George, Reginald W., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/19

36 Jennifer Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Eric R. Fenton
Seller: Paul K. Garvey
Date: 09/26/19

324 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lancaster Properties LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 10/08/19

346 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Denise L. Shaikh
Seller: Mykola Mevshyy
Date: 10/02/19

33 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Michael Grillo
Seller: Joseph F. Colesano
Date: 10/07/19

42 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Jim Hernandez
Seller: Carolyn L. Gallo
Date: 09/26/19

362 Prospect St.
West Springfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Polo
Seller: Victor M. Franco
Date: 09/27/19

1254 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $6,645,000
Buyer: RRI Springfield LP
Seller: RRI 2 LLC
Date: 09/27/19

30 Railroad St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,750
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Grigoriy Vlasyuk
Date: 10/02/19

1309 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Hayes Real Estate LLC
Seller: Gloria S. Hayes
Date: 09/26/19

1313 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Hayes Real Estate LLC
Seller: Gloria S. Hayes
Date: 09/26/19

74 Talcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Lakpa Tamang
Seller: Neil T. Metcalf
Date: 09/27/19

306 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Scarlett Haven LLC
Seller: Wmendo Realty LLC
Date: 09/30/19

60 Woodward Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Stephanie Moynihan
Seller: Small FT
Date: 10/04/19

WESTFIELD

91 Beverly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Robina Doherty-Dilworth
Seller: Herman, Victoria, (Estate)
Date: 09/30/19

54 Beverly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $147,441
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Tracie L. Blakely
Date: 10/04/19

10-1/2 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Trust2u RT
Seller: G&G Homesavers LLC
Date: 10/03/19

12 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Trust2u RT
Seller: G&G Homesavers LLC
Date: 10/03/19

10 Collins St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Dominic N. Vasquez
Seller: Bradley D. Buzzee
Date: 10/03/19

26-1/2 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Brandon T. Lagoy
Seller: Sergey B. Novak
Date: 09/27/19

Cycle St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,750
Buyer: Cycle Street Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Cycle Street Realty LLC
Date: 10/08/19

21 Cycle St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,112,500
Buyer: Big Factory LLC
Seller: Columbia Manufacturing
Date: 10/08/19

85 Dartmouth St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Megan Baillargeon
Seller: Deborah A. Vanwright
Date: 09/27/19

64 Deborah Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $404,900
Buyer: Darren F. Goddard
Seller: Stephen A. Webster
Date: 09/30/19

304 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alex J. Marcyoniak
Seller: Jennifer A. McCaffrey
Date: 10/04/19

44 East Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,400
Buyer: Santosh Nepali
Seller: Mark Roberts
Date: 09/27/19

28 Evergreen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Audrelee Dallam-Murphy
Seller: Johanne H. Mackertich
Date: 10/04/19

Flynn Meadow Road #12A
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,900
Buyer: Michael D. Buell
Seller: RSP Realty LLC
Date: 09/30/19

1152 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Michael C. Brochetti
Seller: Steven A. Brochetti
Date: 09/30/19

11 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. McCaffrey
Seller: Audrelee Murphy
Date: 10/04/19

14 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Jason P. Gauvin
Seller: Maria I. Vazquez
Date: 09/30/19

51 Highland View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Dennis Lynn
Seller: Janis Turner
Date: 10/08/19

125 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Wendy L. Kane
Seller: Frances M. Frere
Date: 09/27/19

114 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,900
Buyer: Kenneth Lyon
Seller: Derryl E. Besaw
Date: 10/01/19

669 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Samantha Monyahan
Seller: Caitlin M. Costello
Date: 09/30/19

12 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Robert B. Collins
Seller: Daniela Rondeau
Date: 09/27/19

88 Kane Brothers Circle.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,900
Buyer: Norman Storer
Seller: Andrew W. Vega
Date: 10/01/19

25 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Taisha Mendoza
Seller: Joseph Bacile
Date: 09/27/19

96 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Tanya E. Simmons
Seller: Erik J. Lamothe
Date: 09/30/19

49 Little River Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Konstantin A. Belyakov
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 10/03/19

54 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Tina M. Thorton
Seller: Michael A. Cosgriff
Date: 09/30/19

22 Phillip Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Carol Hicks
Seller: Kevin M. Quinn
Date: 10/04/19

450 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Khadka Gurung
Seller: Richard Moss
Date: 09/30/19

478 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Pramod Darjee
Seller: Craig M. O’Neil
Date: 10/04/19

29 Sunrise Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sergey Novenko
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 09/26/19

90 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Kenneth E. Becker
Seller: Petr Kiforishin
Date: 09/27/19

195 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Bruno
Seller: Theresa E. Degray
Date: 10/02/19

44 Tekoa Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Webster
Seller: Kathleen A. Irwin
Date: 09/30/19

20 Tiffany Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Saba Shahid
Seller: Sandra J. Bevilacqua
Date: 10/08/19

48 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $193,500
Buyer: William F. Barry
Seller: Dana R. Lessard
Date: 09/30/19

103 Woodside Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $213,400
Buyer: Max T. Balukonis
Seller: Kathleen M. Scholpp
Date: 09/30/19

WILBRAHAM

12 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Michael C. Rafferty
Seller: William D. Faneuff
Date: 09/27/19

822 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $251,500
Buyer: Peter J. Banusewicz
Seller: Adam Hart
Date: 09/27/19

18 Red Gap Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: William D. Faneuff
Seller: David E. Clark
Date: 09/27/19

126 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kenneth Darcy
Seller: Joseph F. Dempsey
Date: 09/25/19

964 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Heather L. Murphy
Seller: Marilyn Colby
Date: 09/27/19

9 Walter St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Underkofler
Seller: Bruce A. Chelkonas
Date: 09/27/19

16 Wandering Meadows
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Shea
Seller: Sandra L. Wahr
Date: 10/04/19

6 Willow Brook Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $578,500
Buyer: Michael E. Andrews
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction
Date: 10/02/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

846 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Eli Meir
Seller: William E. Pearson
Date: 10/04/19

103-105 Mill St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Molly J. Goren-Watts
Seller: Susan L. Leary
Date: 09/30/19

51 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Henry C. Sammis
Seller: Pamela Jones
Date: 09/25/19

24 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Phyllis Labanowski
Seller: Casey J. Dufresne
Date: 10/04/19

151 Rolling Ridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Zhenning Kang
Seller: Jeanne M. Ryan
Date: 10/01/19

79 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Carolyn A. Keedy
Seller: Sanford Keedy
Date: 10/03/19

87 Woodside Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Amherst College
Seller: David A. Cox
Date: 10/01/19

BELCHERTOWN

440 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Erin E. Thornton
Seller: Eric R. Brown
Date: 09/30/19

573 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Catherine H. Burt
Seller: Kathleen M. Hanas
Date: 10/01/19

206 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Bradford C. Erdmann
Seller: Richard A. Lamagna
Date: 09/26/19

15 Meadow Pond Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $421,500
Buyer: Edward D. Kelley
Seller: David Funk
Date: 09/27/19

5 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Rachael K. Perkins
Seller: David A. Conkey
Date: 10/03/19

47 Orchard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: David Maine
Seller: Wright, Marion C., (Estate)
Date: 09/27/19

35 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: 35 Turkey Hill Road Realty
Seller: 35 Turkey Hill Road LLC
Date: 10/04/19

345 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: James P. Dean
Seller: Adam A. Ouenneville
Date: 10/02/19

CUMMINGTON

224 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: James Saunders
Seller: Coureton C. Dalton
Date: 09/26/19

9 Nash Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michael D. Tattan
Seller: H. Jason Kellogg
Date: 09/27/19

247 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Andrea Voytovich
Seller: Elizabeth E. Kapitulik
Date: 10/04/19

EASTHAMPTON

6 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Clayton L. Sommers
Seller: Luke D. Cortis
Date: 09/27/19

25 Colonial Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sarah B. Aspen-McAlpine
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 09/30/19

9 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Eric Whittle
Seller: John R. Copen
Date: 09/26/19

65-67 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Brett P. Pietraszkiewicz
Seller: Ann M. Parizo
Date: 09/30/19

23 Kingsberry Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $479,500
Buyer: Jacob M. Cunningham
Seller: Stanley S. Kim
Date: 09/30/19

26 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Scott D. Lemme
Seller: Sequoia Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/19

68 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brittany K. Rice
Seller: Erik C. Jones
Date: 10/01/19

2 Mutter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Maureen McGuinness
Seller: Patrick D. Shea
Date: 10/04/19

17 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Susan M. Storozuk
Seller: Alleyn T. Parent
Date: 09/30/19

8 Plumbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rayane F. Moreira
Seller: William J. Duffy
Date: 10/03/19

64 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $462,865
Buyer: Leah A. Evans
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 10/07/19

13 Rabideau Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Patrick D. Shea
Seller: Michelle N. Lavalley
Date: 10/04/19

23 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Jonathan Hawkins
Seller: Northelm RT
Date: 09/30/19

37 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: David R. Paquette
Seller: Meagan Murphy
Date: 09/30/19

GOSHEN

179 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $225,900
Buyer: Steven W. Rida
Seller: Cassandra Grady
Date: 10/01/19

32 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Jessica Levine
Seller: R. Mimi Secor
Date: 09/27/19

GRANBY

396 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Michael E. Sroka
Seller: Linda R. Labbee
Date: 10/07/19

18 Darrel Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Joshua Silver
Seller: Mark Hansel
Date: 10/07/19

29 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Terrence F. Szczygiel
Seller: Bruce W. Glenny
Date: 10/04/19

64 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Robert K. Wilson
Seller: Jason M. Smigiel
Date: 10/04/19

West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Granby DG Series LLC
Seller: Omer M. Gingras
Date: 10/07/19

HADLEY

17 Meadow St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Tammy J. Stanley
Seller: Roberta A. Boulanger RET
Date: 09/30/19

89 Stockbridge St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Ning Chen
Seller: Henry P. Hebert
Date: 09/30/19

21 Woodlawn Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Megan L. Lyster
Seller: Kathryn E. MacGregor
Date: 10/01/19

HATFIELD

97 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Amy V. Meo
Seller: Donald E. Watson
Date: 09/25/19

31 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Elizabeth Denny LT
Seller: Elizabeth P. Hoffman
Date: 10/04/19

Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Bruce E. Hulse
Seller: Charles N. Miller
Date: 09/30/19

15 Primrose Path
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kerry Osullivan
Seller: Korza FT
Date: 09/30/19

HUNTINGTON

3 Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robin M. Anderson
Seller: Dylan M. Boyd
Date: 10/04/19

5 Park Ridge Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Benjamin M. Radville
Seller: Miriam T. Duval
Date: 10/07/19

8 Pine St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $258,325
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Donald A. Bartley
Date: 10/08/19

14 Upper Russell Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Randal E. Humason
Seller: 14 Upper Russell Road Land Trust
Date: 09/27/19

NORTHAMPTON

1136 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $244,500
Buyer: Angela Tzoumakas
Seller: Nykorchuk FT
Date: 10/04/19

29 Edwards Square
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Strong Ave. LLC
Seller: Jane Procon
Date: 10/01/19

238 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Rosemund LLC
Seller: Brown Morrison FT
Date: 10/04/19

343 Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Kari Nykorchuk
Seller: Melyssa Brown-Porter
Date: 10/04/19

22 Lasell Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Navarana M. Reck
Seller: Patricia Tetreault
Date: 10/04/19

28 Marian St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Scott Short
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 10/04/19

387 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Emily West
Seller: Alden Bourne
Date: 09/25/19

63 Rick Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $258,600
Buyer: Adina H. Davis
Seller: Marcia C. Blomberg
Date: 10/03/19

802 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Regina L. Bates
Seller: Mary L. Quattlebaum
Date: 09/30/19

167 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Motamedi
Seller: Northeast ENT Realty Partnership
Date: 10/01/19

56 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Henry E. Yi-Chen
Seller: Julio, C. Capo Jr TR
Date: 09/25/19

161 Turkey Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $464,500
Buyer: Sara N. Beith
Seller: Penelope Cuninggim
Date: 10/01/19

11 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Michael J. Niedbala
Seller: Eliot B. Levine
Date: 10/08/19

1156 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Hamilton
Seller: Megan L. Lyster
Date: 09/30/19

14 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Karol
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 10/02/19

SOUTH HADLEY

95 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Raymond Poreda
Seller: Holly M. Cooke
Date: 09/30/19

31 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $439,500
Buyer: Trevor A. Baptiste
Seller: Jonathan T. Sickinger
Date: 09/30/19

25 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Leone F. MaClean
Date: 10/04/19

30 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Fabian M. Anazco
Seller: John W. Sinnett
Date: 09/30/19

20 Ferry St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Susan M. Ryder
Seller: Daniel B. Ducharme
Date: 09/26/19

18 Forest Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Abigail E. Hamlin
Seller: Kuc, William J., (Estate)
Date: 09/30/19

13 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Lococo
Seller: Danielle M. Drapeau
Date: 09/25/19

62 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jamroth LLC
Seller: Amber Labrecque
Date: 10/02/19

18 Harvard St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Anthony C. King
Seller: John E. Briant
Date: 09/27/19

13 Lawrence Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $399,500
Buyer: Scott A. Markham
Seller: RG East Street LLC
Date: 09/27/19

3 Linden Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Wilkerson
Seller: Ivan K. & Anita R. Corwin IRT
Date: 10/04/19

16 Maria Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Colin R. Moge
Seller: Scott A. Markham
Date: 09/27/19

13 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: David M. Portelada
Seller: Roanne Heroux
Date: 10/07/19

40 Park Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: James R. Wile
Seller: Quentin S. Amrani
Date: 10/04/19

14 Silverwood Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Quentin Amrani
Seller: Hall, Lee, (Estate)
Date: 10/04/19

SOUTHAMPTON

9 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $447,900
Buyer: Michelle Lavalley
Seller: David Matteson
Date: 10/04/19

8 Donna Marie Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Luke D. Cortis
Seller: Clayton L. Sommers RET
Date: 09/27/19

123 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Amy Babikyan
Seller: David Nelson
Date: 09/27/19

6 Laurie Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Mark E. Challet
Seller: Bruce Schulze
Date: 09/30/19

123 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Susan B. Lynch
Seller: Melissa R. Plourde
Date: 09/27/19

WARE

5 Clifford Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Idalete Barbosa
Seller: Mary E. Stelmokas
Date: 10/03/19

14 Juniper Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Mark A. Cassavant
Seller: Kimberly Coache
Date: 10/07/19

22 Mechanic St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Jason M. Jurczyk
Seller: Stewart A. Terrien
Date: 10/03/19

174 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alyn M. Coler-Thayer
Seller: Michael L. Ellis
Date: 10/07/19

26 Pulaski St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: David C. Warren
Seller: Matteo Colletta
Date: 09/26/19

2-8 Ross Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Tim J. Barry
Seller: Chad T. Lynch
Date: 10/01/19

3 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Patrick Baker
Seller: GM Properties LLC
Date: 09/30/19

WESTHAMPTON

82 Laurel Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Linnea O. Lagerstrom
Seller: Mark E. Challet
Date: 09/30/19

33 North Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mary L. Burgess
Seller: Deborah A. Costello
Date: 09/25/19

WORTHINGTON

8 Ring Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Rachel H. Flichtbeil
Seller: Steven W. Rida
Date: 10/01/19

Features

Time to ‘Level Up’

“To gain enough points in a computer game to enable a player or character to go up to a higher level.”

That’s one of the dictionary definitions of the term ‘level up,’ a verb that is becoming increasingly popular with Millennials and savvy employers in tune with what this generation is seeking in life and in a career.

Another definition is to “increase one’s stature in life.”

It is with both of those definitions in mind that BusinessWest chose “Level Up” as the title of a special publication it will be printing later this year, a publication devoted to informing young people across this region about job opportunities that exist in manufacturing and the trades — fields they may not be thinking about for various reasons but should be — and the skills one must possess to earn such a job.

This interactive publication and flipbook are being created in response to what is inarguably the most pressing economic-development issue in this region — creating a workforce that is large enough and skilled enough to meet the demands of employers in an economy that is increasingly driven by technology.

At present, employers in virtually every sector of the economy are facing a very stern challenge when it comes to recruiting and retaining talent. Meanwhile, Baby Boomers are retiring in ever-greater numbers, exacerbating this challenge, especially for manufacturers and the trades.

“Companies of all sizes and across all sectors say they’re having trouble finding good help — it’s their biggest concern,” said Kate Campiti, associate publisher of BusinessWest. “And with good reason; when business owners and managers say their employees are their best asset, that’s not a cliché; that’s a fact.”

In manufacturing, and within the trades, the problem is compounded by a general lack of information — or misinformation — about these fields, Campiti went on, adding that the perception is that sectors are dying when, in fact, they are thriving.

“Many of the parents of young people today remember when manufacturing jobs started leaving this area and venerable employers closed or downsized,” said Campiti. “Many are not aware of the many thriving companies in this region doing very exciting things.”

“Level Up” is being produced to generate such awareness, she said, adding that the profiles printed in this special publication will essentially tell a company’s story — from its history to its product line to current job opportunities — and let young people (and their parents) understand how they can become part of that history.

The magazine will be distributed to trade and technical high schools, middle schools, guidance counselors, community colleges, state college career-counseling offices, regional workforce-development groups, area manufacturers, non-manufacturing employers, and BusinessWest subscribers.

The stories inside should provide ample inspiration for young people to learn about the opportunities now presenting themselves across the region, and to level up — as in gaining enough points to move up a level when it comes to the job market, or ‘increase one’s stature in life.’

For young people, the publication represents an opportunity to learn; for those in manufacturing and the trades, it’s an opportunity to build awareness and reach out to your workforce of tomorrow.

Companies interested in being profiled and thus put under a bright, regional spotlight can call (413) 781-8600.

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of October 2019.

AMHERST

Amherst – Colonial Village, LLC
200 South East St.
$17,995 — Roofing

Central Amherst Realty Trust
33-37 East Pleasant St.
$43,900 — Roofing

Sixty-Nine Ninety-One Main St.
69-73 Main St.
$2,000 — Brick in hole for exterior flaws

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Welding and Tool Inc.
40 Haynes Circle
$39,500 — Roofing

Elms College
199 Springfield St.
$54,425 — Install fire sprinklers throughout Gaylord Mansion

Fallah Rozzak
58-60 Ames Ave.
$16,000 — Roofing and siding

Julio Maria Dagloria Silva
16 Dwight St.
$20,000 — Roofing

Gary Ziemba
140 Broadway
$3,500 — Siding

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
43 Main St.
Install free-standing sign

EAST LONGMEADOW

ServiceNet
17 Angela Lane
$7,400 — Demolish pool

Taylor Rental
200 Shaker Road
$45,000 — Roofing

HADLEY

Dorn Carranza
73 North Maple St.
$6,300 — Rolled roofing on sunroom and shed roof replacement

Mill Valley Commons, LLC
1 Mill Valley Road
$200,000 — Build out new dental-care office in Unit D

LEE

Stephen Oakes
54 Main St.
$10,000 — Exterior masonry repairs at back of building

LENOX

4 Housatonic, LLC
4 Housatonic St.
$49,000 — Roofing

CR Lenox Residences, LLC
165 Kemble St.
$35,000 — Roof repairs to north section of hotel

L and S, LP
426 Pittsfield Road
$70,000 — Replace decking on canopy

St. Vincent DePaul Church
29 Crystal St.
$10,000 — New concrete sidewalk and ramp

Town of Lenox
65 Walker St.
$59,325 — Roofing and decking

NORTHAMPTON

Bowditch, LLC
155 Pleasant St.
$4,000 — Front wall sign for Rovithis Realty

Bowditch, LLC
155 Pleasant St.
$3,000 — Side wall sign for Rovithis Realty

High Five Books
29 North Maple St.
$3,970 — Awning

O & A Enterprises, LLC
351 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated wall sign for new tenant

O & A Enterprises, LLC
351 Pleasant St.
$2,900 — Non-illuminated marquee sign for new tenant

Paul D’Amour
162 North King St.
$1,000 — Illuminated ground marquee sign for MyEyeDr.

LONGMEADOW

Bay Path University
588 Longmeadow St.
$20,000 — Repair damaged roof

SPRINGFIELD

Gisolfi Aniello, Franceso Ferrentino
106 Boston Road
$30,000 — Remodel interior bar area

Judith Calabrese
908 Allen St.
$8,000 — Modify building to be used as mercantile

Jeffrey McGeary
373 Worthington St.
$50,000 — First-floor alterations for recovery support center, including warming kitchen, office, and family bathroom

Smith & Wesson Inc.
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$334,000 — Roofing

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Briarwood Three, LLC
249 Westfield St.
$7,000 — Install flat-roof application to concrete deck that covers electrical room to resolve water penetration below

Danielle Mineau
118 Riverdale St.
$2,000 — Repair/replace handicap-accessible ramp decking and structure

Town of West Springfield
429 Morgan Road
Install two new viewing platforms off new trail

WILBRAHAM

Gregory Cusson
2714 Boston Road
$36,500 — Roofing

Joseph Saimeri
65 Post Office Park
$5,000 — Renovation of existing interior space at Wilbraham Gymnastics Academy

Kim Kyung Won
28 Stony Hill Road
$61,595 — Roofing

Henry Zola
2660 Boston Road
$6,800 — Construct two accessible bathrooms

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and the Cannabis Community Care and Research Network (C3RN) recently announced the creation of the Cannabis Education Center to provide education and training opportunities and other business resources to individuals in the region who want to work in the state’s newly legalized cannabis industry.

“The emerging cannabis industry in Western Massachusetts will spur investment, economic growth, and job creation in the Pioneer Valley,” said Jeff Hayden, HCC’s vice president of Business and Community Services. “The purpose of the Cannabis Education Center is to create an innovative learning space for those interested in joining the cannabis workforce as an employee or entrepreneur.”

HCC and C3RN are designated training partners through the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Social Equity Vendor Training program. The program was designed to provide priority access, training, and technical assistance to those negatively impacted by the drug war.

The Cannabis Education Center will be managed out of HCC’s Kittredge Center and provide academic advising and workforce training, public education events that highlight entrepreneurship and workforce development, entrepreneurship events for those interested in joining the cannabis industry as a startup company, and social-equity training for applicants qualified through the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s Social Equity Training program.

More information about these programs will be posted soon on the Cannabis Education Center’s website, cannabiseducationcenter.org.

The Cannabis Education Center will also be running four previously announced certificate programs for specific jobs in the cannabis industry: cannabis culinary assistant, cannabis retail/patient advocate, cannabis cultivation assistant, and cannabis extraction technician assistant. The first of those programs, cannabis culinary assistant, will begin on Jan. 11, 2020, at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute.

Each certificate program will consist of 96 hours of instruction, half of which will be held on the HCC campus with the other half conducted through C3RN’s internship program with participating dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturers, and ancillary businesses. 

Registration and scholarship information will be released on the Cannabis Education Center website on Friday, Nov. 1.

“The Cannabis Education Center is the first of its kind in Massachusetts,” said Marion McNabb, CEO of C3RN. “Our programs are designed to provide high-quality, skill-based, and innovative training that not only give students knowledge of the industry, but also practical experience through on-site internship programs with local cannabis partners. Working with local industry, educators, students, and policy makers, we aim to create a learning and collaborative environment that utilizes innovative educational technologies and covers the latest trends and best practices, including B2B and B2C resources.”

C3RN and HCC will also be running five courses for the entrepreneurship track in the Social Equity Program starting Saturday, Nov. 23 at HCC’s Picknelly Adult and Family Education Center, 206 Maple St., Holyoke. The first two-session class, set for Nov. 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will focus on business-plan creation and development. Information about scholarships will be posted soon on the Cannabis Education Center website.

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HOLYOKE — The Community Education Project (CEP) in Holyoke is will host its comedy-night fundraising event on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke. “Laughter for Language” will feature three local comedians, food trucks on site beginning at 6:30 p.m., raffles, and other auction items. All proceeds will benefit the Community Education Project, an adult-literacy program.

In addition to welcoming attendees for this event, multiple sponsorship opportunities are available as well. All sponsors will get name recognition at the event as well as on the fundraising site, CEP website, and social-media pages.

Click here to become a sponsor, donate, or purchase tickets. Call Rose Egan at (413) 538-5770 to learn more about the event.

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AGAWAM — OMG Roofing Products announced that Kingbill Zhao has been promoted to director of Key Accounts and International Sales. He replaces Web Shaffer, who was promoted to senior vice president and general manager of the company’s FastenMaster Division.

In his new role, Zhao will manage all sales and marketing activities of the company’s three key account managers, as well as the company’s international sales and its European and Asia market managers. He reports to Peter Coyne, senior vice president and general manager.

Zhao joined OMG Roofing Products in January 2010 as the company’s first employee in Asia, and was instrumental in not only building its presence in China, but also in hiring the team in place now in China. Prior to joining OMG, he worked for the Chinese National Building Waterproof Assoc. as manager of the International Liaison Department. Earlier, he worked for North China Power Engineering Co. in Nigeria as commercial manager on a substation expansion project.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Beijing International Study University and is pursuing his MBA from Washington State University. He is based at the company’s Agawam headquarters.

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LONGMEADOW — Ruth’s House, an assisted-living residence at JGS Lifecare, has joined with the Alzheimer’s Assoc. to host a three-part educational series on Alzheimer’s disease. Attendees can sign up for any one or all three of these educational sessions. 

Heather Jagodowski, the Western Mass. program coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Assoc., will lead these three discussions and answer questions and concerns. Topics to be addressed at each session include “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease” (Tuesday, Oct. 29), “Safety and Memory” (Wednesday, Nov. 13), and “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behavior” (Monday, Nov. 18).

All three events will begin at 6 p.m., and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Tours of independent and memory-care neighborhoods will be available. Guests are encouraged to RSVP by calling the Alzheimer’s Assoc. at (800) 272-3900. For questions, contact Darlene Francis, executive director of Ruth’s House, at (413) 567-6212 or [email protected]. For more information, visit jgslifecare.org/events.

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SOUTH HADLEY — Insa is partnering with Easterseals Massachusetts and Pedal Thru Youth for a Bonfire 4 Bikes Night on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. at McCray’s Country Creamery, 55 Alvord St., South Hadley. This event is part of a collaborative community effort to raise money for adaptive bikes to provide to children with disabilities and families in need.

“As locally focused as we are here at Insa, we recognize how important it is to serve the community around us,” said Marketing Manager Joseph Bonafilia. “When it came to us that Bob the Bike Man needed a partner for his event, we were excited to help out in any way we could.”

Bob “the Bike Man” Charland, founder of the nonprofit Pedal Thru Youth Inc., is working with local organizations to purchase and customize these specialized bikes that retail at approximately $5,000.

Guests will enjoy a bonfire, food, beer, and live music. This event is for guests age 21 and older. Tickets are $30, which covers admission, entertainment, food, and the attendee’s first beer. To purchase tickets, click here.

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SPRINGFIELD — Launch413 will host the first in a new triannual event series, Western New England Demo Day, at TechSpring in downtown Springfield on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The purpose of this event is to bring local startups and investors together to give entrepreneurs greater access to capital, and investors more options for local investment. WNE Demo Day aims to provide a friendly and organized environment for startups and investors to meet each other and find new paths to mutual prosperity.

In June 2019, Launch413 hosted a pilot Demo Day event at Valley Venture Mentors in downtown Springfield. The event was a success, drawing the interests of more than 30 local startups and five other investment groups, each of which has brought its support to the new WNE Demo Day event series (including River Valley Investors, Milltown Capitol, Alchemy Fund, Golden Seeds, and Maroon Fund).

“Demo Day is a big step forward for access to capital in the Western New England ecosystem,” said Paul Silva, Launch413 founder. “By facilitating easy ‘speed dating’ between investors and startups, the WNE Demo Day creates a low-risk, high-reward environment for both parties.”

Launch413 first conceived of Demo Day as a tool to further Launch413’s mission of providing guidance from veteran executives to local startups in need of a path to scalability. Demo Day would provide a way to get these startups the funding they need. After the Demo Day pilot event exceeded expectations, Launch413 learned of the need for a regular event like this from both startups and investors.

Launch413 is looking forward to seeing how the Western New England Demo Day can help local startups grow and local investors keep their capital in the Western New England economy for equal or greater returns.

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SPRINGFIELD — Teach Western Mass recently announced its selection as a member of the Diverse Teachers cohort at ​NewSchools Venture Fund​, supported by the Walton Family Foundation.

Teach Western Mass is one of 14 organizations in the cohort. Each cohort member is committed to enhancing the recruitment, development, and retention of underrepresented teachers (including Black, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Native American/Alaskan Native teachers). In addition to financial support, NewSchools will provide management assistance and create a community of practice for the cohort members.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of 14 innovative initiatives increasing teacher diversity in classrooms across the country,” said Pema Latshang, founding executive director of Teach Western Mass (TWM). “We believe that teachers who reflect our students’ experience and identity can help them to attain educational success. Our students are some of the most diverse in Massachusetts, and this new investment is a perfect match for the incredible diversity in Holyoke and Springfield schools.”

The TWM Residency is a customized credentialing program training new teachers to be effective in the classroom while building strong relationships in their school communities and developing standards-based and culturally relevant curriculum for students in the region’s highest-need schools. The program aims to reduce barriers to entry into the teaching profession for people of color and career changers.

“I am proud of NewSchools’ commitment to this work,” said Frances Messano, a senior managing partner at NewSchools Venture Fund who leads the Diverse Leaders strategy. “Today’s students are the most racially diverse in the history of this country, and it’s time to have teachers who match that diversity. We, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, are eager to support this new cohort focused on diversifying the teaching force. This cohort is an impressive group that will make a difference.”

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SPRINGFIELD — The Western New England University Small Business Clinic is accepting applications from entrepreneurs and small-business owners seeking legal assistance for the spring 2020 semester. Under faculty supervision, law students assist clients with legal issues including choice of entity, employment policies, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and intellectual-property issues relating to trademark applications and copyright.

This is a free service available to local businesses that might not have the resources to obtain such services. The Small Business Clinic has assisted more than 300 small businesses since it opened.

“The clinic is a great resource for entrepreneurs who lack the finances to retain an attorney,” said Robert Statchen, associate clinical professor of Law. “By using the clinic’s services, businesses can avoid problems by getting legal issues addressed early and correctly. It also provides students with a great opportunity to get real-world experience.”

The clinic asks small-business owners to submit their applications by Sunday, Dec. 15. Applications received after that date will be considered if additional resources are available. Students will begin providing services in January. For more information, call the Legal Clinic at (413) 782-1469 or e-mail Marie Fletcher, Clinical Programs administrator, at [email protected].

The School of Law Small Business Legal Clinic was established to afford law students with an opportunity to provide practical consultation to entrepreneurs starting new and building existing small businesses in the community. This initiative strengthens alliances within the community by using the resources of the university to foster new business development.

For more information or to complete an online application, click here.

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PITTSFIELD — Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) Berkshire County ran its first All-Ideas Pitch Contest at the Berkshire Museum, awarding first prize of $1,000 to Kaitlyn Pierce of Binka Bear, a product that helps wean children off pacifiers. She also won the Fan Favorite award of $500.

Second place prize of $750 went to Michelle Latimer and Leia Miller for their idea 413 Bubbly, a mobile prosecco/champagne business.  

Third place went to Erin Laundry of Bottomless Bricks, a building-block birthday-party business with a storefront in Adams.

More than 100 members of the community came to support the new business ideas, where 11 individuals were invited to showcase and eight pitched their ideas.

The contest judges were Evan Valenti of Steven Valenti Clothing, Jodi Rathbun-Briggs of Greylock Federal Credit Union, John Lewis of Sp3ak Easy Studios, Laurie Mick of PERC and the city of Pittsfield, Linda Dulye of Dulye & Co., and Lindsey Schmid of 1Berkshire.

“The pitch contest puts EforAll’s promise into action,” said Peter Taylor, president of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. “It’s EforAll’s first step in helping connect residents with big ideas and drive to resources that can help move their new businesses forward. The community foundation is proud to support inclusive economic growth and investment in business ideas that will benefit our communities and local entrepreneurs.”

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EASTHAMPTON — Karen Smith Wohlers has joined Smith Brothers Insurance and will be responsible for employee-benefits compliance and legal services. She has a strong background in human resources and compliance, which will complement Smith Brothers’ growing employee-benefits services in support of clients throughout the U.S. Previously, she was vice president of Human Resources and then chief operating officer at Square One.

“Karen’s experience and impact with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, as well as her compliance training and consulting work for the Employer Association of the NorthEast, will be a significant addition to our employee-benefits practice,” said Don Poulin, Employee Benefits practice leader at Smith Brothers Insurance. “Our team is looking forward to working with Karen and introducing her to our clients, partners, and our community.”

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CHICOPEE — Joe Phillips, president of Phillips Insurance Agency Inc., recently delivered a $5,000 check to John Freedman and state Rep. Brian Ashe for the eighth annual Joseph D. Freedman Bowl-a-Thon. John is the founder of the event, and Ashe will serve as master of ceremonies.

The event is being held Saturday, Nov. 16 at AMF Lanes in Chicopee. All proceeds will benefit Camphill Village, a community for adults with developmental disabilities who live and work together, caring for each other. Last year, hundreds of bowlers enjoyed the bowling, face painting, and other activities.

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SPRINGFIELD — Health New England, a regional health plan based in Springfield, was named a 2019 WorkWell Massachusetts Award Program Silver Level winner for exemplary worksite health promotion. The award recognizes Health New England’s achievements developing, implementing, and participating in corporate health-improvement and wellness programs.

The Health New England Healthy Directions wellness program encourages overall well-being, helping employees focus on prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. With leadership support, Healthy Directions is able to offer engaging and evidence-based health tools and incentives. An easy-to-access online portal, onsite nutritional counseling, tread desks, healthy dining options, group fitness challenges, and intensive lifestyle-change programs are examples of Health New England’s dedication to creating an enjoyable and healthy work culture for all its employees.

“We are very excited that Health New England has been recognized for the second year in a row for our exemplary worksite wellness program,” said Katie Bruno, Public Health and Wellness Program manager for Health New England. “Our mission at Health New England is to improve the health and lives of the people in our communities, and that includes our associates. This award reinforces all the hard work my team supports to make Health New England a healthy and great place to work.”

WorkWell Massachusetts Award is a corporate award program created by the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA), a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. The award program’s criteria are based on the employers’ strategic planning and organizational support, program design and implementation, participant engagement, and measurements and evaluation. Applications were reviewed and designated by a WWCMA-appointed committee of industry professionals.

“Now in our fifth year, the WorkWell Massachusetts Awards acknowledge the impressive work underway by employers to improve the well-being and vitality of their employees,” said Archana Kansagra, WWCMA board director and chair of the awards and recognition committee. “It’s a great honor to recognize this year’s winners, who are leading the way in their commitment to well-being and addressing all the dimensions of an individual — physical and mental health, social connectedness, community involvement, and financial security.”

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GREENFIELD — Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding quality youth mentoring in Massachusetts, is awarding $869,000 in mentoring matching grants to mentoring and youth-serving organizations across the state. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County is one of only 44 organizations chosen to receive a grant.

These funds were approved by the state Legislature in the FY 2020 budget and are the only state funding dedicated to the mentoring field. MMP worked closely with legislative and community partners in advocating for the money, which represents a 110% increase over the last two years.

The Mass Mentoring Partnership matching grant is used to make and support one-to-one mentoring matches that help ignite the power and promise of Franklin County youth.

“Our partnership with Mass Mentoring provides us with much-needed funding, for which we are grateful, but they also provide us with trainings, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing to help develop the highest-quality mentoring programs for Franklin County,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County Executive Director Jennifer Webster.

The mentoring matching grants are managed by MMP, with oversight from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and are intended to improve students’ attitudes towards school. Research has shown that young people who are in mentoring relationships show improved academic performance, better school attendance, and a greater chance of going on to higher education. Despite this compelling evidence, there remains a shortage of mentors, with research suggesting that one in three young people will grow up without one. This year’s grants are expected to create and support more than 3,200 high-quality mentor and mentee matches in schools and youth-serving programs statewide.

MMP President and CEO Lily Mendez is proud of the work Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County is doing in Franklin County. “For children to grow up to become active, engaged, and thriving members of the community, they need adults in their lives who can serve as positive role models and help them explore, learn, reach, and evolve,” she said. “Through their work, Big Brothers Big Sisters is improving educational opportunities and life outcomes of our young people.”

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SPRINGFIELD — As part of its commitment to the health of all Bay State communities and economic development across the state, Eversource presented Massachusetts United Way agencies with contributions totaling more than $930,000 this year that support programs and services for hundreds of thousands of residents around the state.

In total, Eversource and thousands of the company’s employees across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut contributed more than $2.2 million to the United Way in 2019 to support after-school programs, health clinics, workforce-development programs, weatherization for low-income homeowners, and more.

“Just as our dedicated employees are there for our customers when severe weather strikes, they also answer the call to support our communities every year with their generous commitment to help fund critical programs focused on education, health, financial security, and more,” said Craig Hallstrom, Eversource’s president of regional electric operations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. “We believe that the health of our communities is driven by people who are dedicated to making life better for those in need like the employees and volunteers at United Way. That’s why we are passionate about our partnership with United Way, serving thousands of our neighbors throughout the state.”

Eversource’s contributions to agencies throughout the state include a corporate gift of more than $515,000 as well as $410,000 in personal contributions made by Massachusetts employees during the company’s annual giving campaign for the United Way.

Additionally, Eversource employees across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut have volunteered more than 1,300 hours in partnership with the United Way to serve hundreds of nonprofits throughout New England.

“We are proud to count Eversource as one of our most generous partners in strengthening communities across the commonwealth,” said Paul Mina, president and CEO of the United Way of Pioneer Valley. “They have cultivated a culture of philanthropy within their company, and their employees are some of our most charitable supporters. Eversource is a top corporate partner, and their commitment to strengthening and giving back to our communities has helped ensure access to the critical programs thousands rely on.”

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HOLYOKE — Way Finders will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its Library Commons development, which will include 38 affordable apartments, support services, and retail and cultural spaces, on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut St.

Those expected to be in attendance include Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, Way Finders President and CEO Peter Gagliardi, Janelle Chan from the Department of Housing and Community Development, Roger Herzog from Community Economic Development Assistance Corp., Nancy McCafferty from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, Anne Teschner from the Care Center, and representatives from the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp., Holyoke City Council, and Chestnut Community Alliance. 

The development will feature 23 two-bedroom apartments and 15 three-bedroom apartments. The complex also features on-site laundry facilities, two wheelchair-accessible apartments, and 54 off-street parking spaces, and is a short walk to child-care centers, transportation, and schools.

Way Finders has also developed a partnership with the Care Center on Roqué House, a first-of-its-kind facility in the Commonwealth that will provide 10 two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments for families headed by young parents who are full-time students. 

Library Commons is comprised of two rehabilitated historical buildings and one newly constructed building. Way Finders’ services will be made available on-site. There will also be meeting space, classrooms, and an art studio/gallery available to all Library Commons residents. 

The architect for the project is Dietz & Co. Architects Inc., and the contractor is NL Construction Inc.

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NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run of Western Massachusetts reported a successful Autumn Auction on Oct. 19. The event raised enough money to fund five more teams in Western Mass. Mill 180 Park in Easthampton donated the space and all the food for the event, while 70 items were donated by local business, and a cake was donated by Small Oven.

Girls on the Run is a positive, physical-activity-based youth-development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8. Participants develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and themselves with care, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society.

During the 10-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for a celebratory, end-of-season 5K event. The next event is the GOTR 5K at Smith College on Saturday, Nov. 23 starting at 10:30 a.m. This event is open to the public.

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield School Volunteers (SSV) recently revealed the names of the Forward Fifty honorees to be recognized at the Forward Fifty golden-anniversary fundraising gala on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at MGM Springfield. 

The event will honor 50 individuals, businesses, and community officials who have helped SSV become the impactful organization it is today. They include: American Honda Finance Co., Wylene Bailey, Baystate Health, Evelyn Benedetti, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, Robert Bolduc, Gary Breton, A. Craig Brown, Bulkley Richardson, Jean and Durham Caldwell, Velada Chaires, Marsha Crapps, Helaine Davis, Maria DeAngelis, Mary Devlin, B. John Dill, Paul Doherty, Don Dorn, Carol Fitzgerald, Leo Foster, Sally Fuller, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Peter Hess, Alberta “Dolly” Howard, Marjorie Hurst, Judy Kelly, Pauline Kimball, Carol Kinsley, Kiwanis Club, Lucie Lewis, John Manzi, Mass Partnership Mentoring, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Norma Nunnally, Gloria Peeler, Peter Pan Bus Lines Inc., Allen Reed, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Edwin Shea, Ken Shea, Patricia Spradley/PACE, Springfield Regional Chamber, Springfield City Library, Springfield College, Springfield Public Schools, Smith College, James Trelease, state Sen. James Welch, Western New England University, and Sally Wittenberg.

Forward Fifty will take place in the Bellagio Ballroom starting at 5:30 p.m. with a celebration of SSV’s rich history through speakers, photos, and videos. There will also be a buffet dinner, cash bar, and awards presentation.

Tickets cost $50. Proceeds from the gala will help SSV continue its work of improving the lives of Springfield’s students one student at a time. For more information, visit ssvgoldengala.eventbrite.com.

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SPRINGFIELD — Viability Inc. announced that Don Kozera will serve as interim president and CEO following the recent death of President and CEO Dick Venne.

“With decades of executive leadership experience, Don rejoins Viability to provide support and guidance for the organization,” said Patricia Robinson, vice president. “During this time, Don and the board will be collaborating to identify the future needs of Viability and how we continue to develop our organization better together.”

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GREENFIELD — Gov. Charlie Baker recently appointed Hector Toledo, vice president and Branch Distribution Network officer at Greenfield Savings Bank, to Greenfield Community College’s (GCC) board of trustees. One of 11 trustees, he will replace former trustee Linda Melconian.

Toledo joins the board with close to 30 years of experience in banking. Before joining Greenfield Savings Bank in 2018, he held executive positions at People’s United Bank, Hampden Bank, and Bank of America. Raised in Springfield, he has spent the past 25 years volunteering for numerous nonprofits. He is a board member and chair of the finance committee for Baystate Health, a board member for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, a former chairperson of the board of Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), and a board member of both the YMCA of Greater Springfield and the United Way of Pioneer Valley.

“We are delighted to have Hector join our board,” said GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernandez. “He is a seasoned executive who is no stranger to the community-college board role. His perspectives will serve us well as we advance equity in terms of access to opportunities and outcomes in our communities.”

Though new to the college, Toledo has served on boards alongside former GCC President Bob Pura, and is acutely aware of the life-changing impact community colleges have on the students they serve. An alum of STCC, he is of the first generation in his family to attend college.

“One of the greatest qualities of community colleges in this state is the automatic support and hope given to students regardless of where they come from, their ethnicity, their gender, or their age,” Toledo said. “Community colleges are among the few beacons of hope left across the state where people with little or no money can pursue their dreams or even just figure out what those dreams are with little to no debt. They make higher education a possibility rather than a pipe dream.”