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Clinical & Support Options Welcomes Yaw Gyebi Jr.

By BusinessWest Staff January 19, 2026

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — Local nonprofit community behavioral health agency Clinical & Support Options (CSO) announced the appointment of Yaw Gyebi Jr. as the agency’s internal general counsel.

Gyebi is a graduate of Connecticut College and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and executive leader across state and federal agencies. Most recently, he served as district director at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, overseeing complex investigations, litigation decisions, and large, multi-disciplinary teams. His background also includes senior leadership and general counsel roles in Massachusetts regulatory and enforcement agencies, with deep expertise in compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.

Holyoke Mall Releases Annual Community Report

By BusinessWest Staff January 19, 2026

Daily News

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall released its 2025 Community Report, highlighting the results of the center’s collaboration with Western Mass. nonprofit community organizations over the past year. The Community Report is now available by clicking here.

In 2025, Holyoke Mall hosted more than 150 nonprofit events and partnered with many different local organizations that utilized the center for fundraising, awareness campaigns, and other events.

In December, Holyoke Mall received the Melha Shriners Commitment to the Community Service Award, recognizing its strong partnership and dedication to community engagement, helping the Shriners connect with hundreds of supporters and raise substantial funds for outreach and philanthropic initiatives.

“Community partnership has always been a core part of who we are,” said Kristen Hinckley, Marketing director at Holyoke Mall. “We are proud to work alongside so many dedicated nonprofit organizations and are grateful for the opportunity to support the important work they do throughout our community.”

Holyoke Mall is pleased to work with nonprofit organizations seeking opportunities for tabling, fundraising and awareness campaigns, or larger-scale events in the common area. The center remains committed to being a valuable resource for the Western Mass. community.

Holyoke Mall event space and community rooms are free for nonprofit use. Groups are asked to fill out and submit the required paperwork to be granted access. For more information, visit www.holyokemall.com/community.

Mayor John Vieau to Honor America’s 250th at Chicopee Inaugural Ball on Jan. 30

By BusinessWest Staff January 19, 2026

Daily News

CHICOPEE — Traditionally, a mayor’s inaugural ball is held after elections are over and elected public officials take their oaths of office. Chicopee Mayor Vieau decided that, this year, coinciding with the nation’s 250th birthday, the start of a new two years of leadership called for a special celebration.

The mayor and the city of Chicopee invite residents, community leaders, businesses, and guests from the city and across the region to attend the Chicopee Inaugural Ball on Friday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr.

The theme “America 250,” commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the U.S., will celebrate the importance of working together; honoring the public service of elected officials, residents, and community leaders; and a shared commitment to Chicopee’s future. The evening will celebrate patriotism, civic pride, public service, and the collaborative spirit that continues to move Chicopee forward.

Guests will gather for a night of reflection, unity, and optimism as the community looks ahead to the future of both the city of Chicopee and the nation. A large video screen will include photos and images of the city’s history, past and current landmarks, historical achievements, and the people who have contributed to the community’s success. Formal attire is requested.

Tickets are available for $75 per person (Eventbrite fees may apply). Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here, or through the official event website at chicopeeball.com.

In addition, businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to participate by purchasing an advertisement in the 2026 Inaugural Ball Ad Book. Ad submissions will be accepted through today, Jan. 19. More information is available at chicopeeball.com.

Ayanna Crawford, President, AC Consulting Media & Public Relations Firm: Educating, Elevating, and Inspiring

By BusinessWest Staff January 19, 2026

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

With new episodes airing every other Monday, BusinessTalk features in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders who offer thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachusetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running. BusinessTalk is sponsored and presented by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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Episode 250: January 19, 2026

Joe Bednar talks with Ayanna Crawford, President, AC Consulting Media & Public Relations Firm

Much of Ayanna Crawford’s work has been built on the importance of education, from her public school teaching days to her creation of the youth public speaking initiative called Take the Mic; from the growth of the Parent Villages nonprofit to her new role on the Springfield School Committee — and more. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Ayanna sits down with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar for a wide-ranging discussion about all this, plus her consulting business, her community advocacy as chief of staff for a state representative, her experience being named one of BusinessWest’s Women of Impact, and why it’s important to prioritize self-care in order to keep making an impact in the world. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest over both audio and video platforms, and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

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Celebrating a Legacy

Regional business and municipal leaders, colleagues, friends, and family gathered at MGM Springfield last month to honor Rick Sullivan, retiring president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council (EDC). During Sullivan’s 11-year tenure, the EDC has grown, programming has expanded, membership has doubled, and progress has been made developing new business sectors, such as food science, clean energy, and cybersecurity. At the start of 2026, Aaron Vega, former director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development in Holyoke, stepped into that role.

Pictured: Sullivan and family members at the retirement celebration.

Community Support

Monson Savings Bank recently donated $2,500 to the Springfield Jewish Community Center (JCC) to benefit programming for Springfield youth, reflecting the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting organizations that enrich the lives of local families and children. Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty (left) and Heather Arbour, vice president, BSA/Fraud officer and Compliance manager (right), presented the donation to the JCC’s Mechilia “Chile” Salazar, chief Development officer. The Springfield JCC offers a wide range of programs designed to inspire and empower young people, promoting learning, creativity, and connection within the community.

Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty (left) and Heather Arbour, vice president, BSA/Fraud officer and Compliance manager (right),

Insuring Against Hunger

In response to the recent food crisis, the AXiA Charitable Fund provided support to local organizations serving families in need. AXiA donated more than 300 pounds of food to Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield and contributed more than $5,000 each to Lorraine’s Food Pantry in Chicopee and Parish Cupboard in West Springfield. These contributions were made in addition to AXiA’s ongoing charitable giving, as part of its commitment to helping the community during times of greatest need.

Pictured: the West Springfield AXiA team with food donations for Open Pantry Community Services.

Helping Families in Need

Westfield Bank recently celebrated the success of a food drive as well as a toy drive.

Pictured: from Oct. 20 through Nov. 17, all Westfield Bank branches collected non-perishable food items and monetary donations. Food items included those needed for Thanksgiving dinners as well as other staples to keep shelves stocked throughout the holiday season. Each branch donated to a food pantry or community kitchen local to their service area.

Pictured: from Dec. 1 to 15, all Westfield Bank branches collected new, unwrapped toys and books. Each branch donated to an organization or charity local to their service area, including the Gray House, Bloomfield’s Social & Youth Services Department, the Southwick Civic Fund, the Salvation Army, and the Springfield United Toy Drive.

Small Business Spotlight

UMassFive College Credit Union announced Amherst Cinema as the grand prize winner of its second annual Small Business Spotlight contest. Nominated by the community, the winner was revealed at the final UMass football home game of the season at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Nov. 25, ahead of Small Business Saturday. Amherst Cinema will receive a $10,000 UMass Athletics advertising package, featuring exposure across digital displays, radio reads, email campaigns, and tabling opportunities at the Mullins Center during UMass basketball and hockey home games for the remainder of the season. Two secondary winners — Masuda’s Cafe and InfinityEd — were awarded $500 cash prizes to support their ongoing community efforts.

UMassFive College Credit Union announced Amherst Cinema as the grand prize winner of its second annual Small Business Spotlight contest

Haulin’ 4 Hunger

Throughout December, Advantage Truck Group (ATG) employees, customers, and business partners delivered thousands of meals to food pantry organizations near its locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, continuing its year-round effort to fight food insecurity in its communities through its Haulin’ 4 Hunger program. Employees from Advantage Truck Group in Westfield delivered non-perishable meals of canned chicken, ramen noodles, stuffing, canned peas, and cookies to Our Community Table Westfield Soup Kitchen. Since its inception in 2012, ATG’s Haulin’ 4 Hunger program has provided more than 98,000 meals to help those in need.

Employees from Advantage Truck Group in Westfield delivered non-perishable meals of canned chicken, ramen noodles, stuffing, canned peas, and cookies to Our Community Table Westfield Soup Kitchen

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

People on the Move

Joseph Hartman

The board of trustees of Western New England University (WNE) announced the appointment of Joseph Hartman as the university’s seventh president. Hartman will assume the role on June 1. Hartman currently serves as provost and vice chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at UMass Lowell, where he has led Academic Affairs since 2019. In his current role, he oversees academic strategy, faculty affairs, and student success initiatives across the institution of nearly 17,000 students and 600 faculty. Under his leadership, UMass Lowell integrated academic and student affairs to better support the student experience, opened the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, developed new degrees in data science and engineering physics with the Faculty Senate, and initiated an Early College program in collaboration with the UMass system for aspiring high school students. Prior to becoming provost, he served as dean of the Francis College of Engineering at UMass Lowell, where he oversaw nearly 4,000 students and more than 115 full-time faculty. During his tenure, the college hired 54 full-time faculty; nearly tripled research expenditures; launched new degree programs in biomedical, environmental, and industrial engineering, as well as engineering management; expanded professional co-op and interdisciplinary senior design opportunities; and increased both the size and diversity of the faculty and student body. An industrial and systems engineer by training, Hartman’s research focuses on engineering economic decision analysis and applied optimization. He has published more than 100 scholarly papers and is the author of Engineering Economy and the Decision-Making Process. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, including a CAREER Award; the Office of Naval Research; and numerous industry partners. Hartman previously served as professor and chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Florida and held faculty and leadership appointments at Lehigh University, including the George N. Kledaras ’87 Endowed Chair. He has also held visiting academic positions at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Dortmund. A native of the Chicago area, Hartman earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Eric Nakajima

Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia appointed Eric Nakajima to head the Holyoke Office of Planning and Economic Development. Nakajima succeeds Aaron Vega, who has been appointed president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council. Nakajima, 59, is an economic development consultant. He has held policy and innovation positions with the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development and is the former director of the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. From 2020 to 2024, he was director of Government Relations for the Massachusetts Teachers Assoc. Nakajima earned a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in political science from UMass Amherst and a master’s degree in city planning from the University of California, Berkeley. He held a year-long fellowship for working professionals at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. The mission of Holyoke’s Office of Planning and Economic Development is business recruitment and retention, short- and long-range planning, and providing staff support to the Planning Board, Redevelopment Authority, Economic Development Industrial Corp., Licensing Board, and Tourism Advisory Committee, among other boards and commissions.

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Meghann Arnold

Greylock Federal Credit Union announced the hiring of Vice President, Controller Meghann Arnold. As part of the Finance team, she will ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and regulatory requirements, and as a strategic leader in the credit union, she will play a critical role in budgeting, financial planning, asset-liability committee participation, internal controls, audit coordination, and process improvement. Arnold, a certified public accountant (CPA), brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership in finance, accounting, and audit across both public and private sectors. She most recently served as a senior audit associate in PwC’s Asset and Wealth Management division, where she led complex, multi-entity audit engagements and advised executive teams on complex technical accounting matters, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Arnold’s background spans investments, insurance, and banking, giving her a deep understanding of the financial services landscape.

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Vicki Baldyga

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the appointment of Vicki Baldyga as retail banking officer and branch manager at its Ware office, located at 350 Palmer Road. Baldyga joins the bank with more than 25 years of banking experience. In her new role, she will be responsible for leading and managing the branch, including customer service, retail and business product sales, employee development, and overseeing general branch operations, as well as business and community development within the Ware market. Since joining the banking industry in 1999, she has held various management positions at other community banks across the local area. She holds several diplomas and certificates from the Center for Financial Training and is a 2024 graduate of the New England School for Financial Studies, completing an intensive two-year program for banking professionals. Active in the community, Baldyga is the treasurer and board member of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce and has served in past roles for Big Brothers Big Sisters, United Way of Hampshire County, and Crossway Clothing Outreach.

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Country Bank announced the addition of Victoria Scott and Tony Marini as retail banking officers. Each brings extensive industry experience, strong leadership qualities, and a deep commitment to customer service and community involvement. Scott brings 12 years of financial industry experience, including roles in customer service, private client banking, and wealth management. She holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business management as well as FINRA and insurance licensing. She is passionate about building relationships and helping customers achieve their financial goals. She has been involved with organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the United Way, and the American Heart Assoc. She looks forward to engaging with the Belchertown community. Marini joins Country Bank with 20 years of banking experience, progressing from customer service to branch leadership roles at regional institutions. He is known for his team-oriented leadership style and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experience. He is a board member of the South-Central Chamber of Commerce and was recognized with a 2020 CORE Award for exceeding customer expectations. He also contributed to community recovery efforts following the 2011 tornado, reflecting his long-standing dedication to service.

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Drew Dawson has joined the team at Eastern States Exposition (ESE) as Hooplandia general manager. In this role, he will oversee overall operations for the event and strategize leading up to festival weekend. Dawson holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and business as well as English from Lafayette College in Easton, Penn. He earned his master’s degree in sports management from East Stroudsburg (Penn.) University, and an executive certificate of completion in foundations of business planning from the University of Hartford Entrepreneurial Studies program in West Hartford, Conn. In college, he played NCAA Division I basketball for Lafayette College. He was inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the 2000 NCAA Tournament team. Dawson’s past roles include lead assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at both Lafayette College and the University of Hartford, formerly a member of the America East Conference. He is currently an adjunct faculty member and head prep coach at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn., and founder of 3×360 Sports, a basketball-based event management and brand activation platform dedicated exclusively to the growth of FIBA 3×3 basketball. He is also a FIBA-certified coach and member of the Ireland U20 National Team coaching staff. The U20 Irish National Team advanced to the Elite Eight while finishing seventh at the 2025 EuroBasket Championships in Armenia. His other relevant experience include director of Development and program advisor with the Global Sports Academy in West Chester, Penn., and contributor to College Chalktalk through Fox Sports Digital. Hooplandia takes place June 19-21 this year, and registration is open now at hooplandia.com.

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Ted Hebert

Kathleen Bronner

David Rudder

HCC Foundation Inc., the nonprofit fundraising arm of Holyoke Community College, recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors, including two alumni. Ted Hebert, owner of Teddy Bear Pools and Spas and a 1971 HCC alumnus; Kathleen Bronner, a retired fundraising professional and a 1977 HCC graduate; and David Rudder, dean of the Division of Professional Studies at Regis College in Weston, were appointed at the HCC Foundation’s annual meeting on Dec. 9. Hebert recently completed two terms on the HCC board of trustees and has served for the past 10 years as the trustees’ representative on the foundation board. Through the foundation, he and his wife, Barbara, set up the Ted and Barbara Hebert Teddy Bear Pools Scholarship for Working Students, reflecting their passion for supporting working students who balance education and employment. Retired from full-time work in 2021, Bronner is now a fundraising consultant for small nonprofit missions both in Western Mass. and the Cape Cod area. During her career, she worked for 25 years on behalf of her alma mater, Mount Holyoke College, and also for a short time at HCC before being recruited into the healthcare field with leadership roles at the Cape Cod Healthcare and Baystate Health foundations. Rudder holds a PhD in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware and brings more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience to the HCC Foundation board. At Regis College, he oversees workforce development initiatives and has secured significant grants, including a $268,000 Donnelly Workforce Development award. Previously, he spent more than a decade at Springfield College in various leadership roles, including chair of the Human Services Department and associate dean, where he led the development of the college’s first online degree programs and expanded student support services.

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Judy Nevarez

Judy Nevarez was officially installed as the 2026 president of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,800 real estate professionals throughout Western Mass. She has more than 22 years of experience as a Realtor and is licensed in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. She is highly active in the community, serving on the board of directors for Western Massachusetts CYO and as a co-founder and advisory board member of Save Our Youth Inc. In 2025, Nevarez was recognized by the National Assoc. of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) as one of the Top 250 Latino Agents nationwide and ranked among the Top 100 Latino Agents in the Northeast. Within RAPV, she has served on the board of directors since 2023 and has been an active member of several committees, including scholarship, professional development, and finance. The following individuals were installed as 2026 RAPV officers: Nikki Serafino, Keller Williams Realty, president-elect; Don Thompson, NextHome Elite Realty, treasurer; and Sue Drumm, Coldwell Banker Realty, immediate past president.

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Jeremy Casey

SR Commercial announced that Broker/President Jeremy Casey has earned the SIOR designation, one of the most selective and respected credentials in the commercial real estate industry. SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, recognizes top-performing brokers who meet rigorous production standards, demonstrate strong ethical practices, and receive peer recommendations from established industry leaders. Fewer than 3,300 professionals worldwide currently hold the designation. Casey’s SIOR membership provides immediate strategic advantages for SR Commercial’s clients, including access to a global network of vetted, high-performing brokers; faster connections and collaboration on complex assignments; strengthened credibility in negotiations with institutional groups, national companies, and out-of-market partners; and validated production standards that place Casey among the region’s top performers. SR Commercial is a boutique commercial real estate brokerage based in West Springfield, serving Western Mass. and Northern Conn. The firm specializes in industrial, retail, office, and investment properties.

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Great Barrington Public Theater (GB Public) announced that Associate Artistic Director Judy Braha will join Jim Frangione at the helm as artistic director. Braha joined the GB Public artistic leadership team in 2023 as associate artistic director after two years directing for the company. She has since then been collaborating with Frangione on the selection of new work for readings and full productions in the summer season. Her impressive portfolio of credits and accomplishments strengthened GB Public’s creative programming and offered new perspectives to the body of works and events produced each year. Braha has been a career director, actor, teacher, and artist for social justice for more than four decades, with directorial credits in theaters and universities throughout New England. She is well known for having led the master of fine arts directing program at Boston University’s School of Theater, retiring in 2022 after 29 years of service at BU. Her work frequently takes on issues of human rights, with titles including To Kill a Mockingbird; Emilie, La Marquise du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight; Othello; I Am Lear, a devised piece on aging; and Golda’s Balcony. She also is a longtime member of the Society of Directors and Choreographers and a founding board member of Stage Source, a New England theater resource that was committed to connecting theaters, artists, and their communities.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

Company Notebook

MountainOne Insurance Acquires Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne Insurance Agency, a subsidiary of MountainOne Bank, announced its expansion into Greenfield, effective Jan. 1, through the acquisition of the Amy R. Morey Insurance Agency (ARM). In a relatively short period of time, the independent insurance agency has established a strong presence in the Greenfield area, earning a loyal client base through personalized insurance solutions and a high level of customer service. Owner Amy R. Morey and Account Manager Noelle Laprade will continue to serve clients from the Greenfield office at 91 Main St., which will soon operate under the MountainOne Insurance brand. The acquisition will provide ARM clients with access to an expanded range of insurance products and a broader network of insurance carriers, offering more coverage options at competitive rates while maintaining the local service they value. This acquisition marks MountainOne Insurance’s third expansion in the Pioneer Valley in recent years, following the acquisitions of G.W. Morisi Insurance in Longmeadow and McClure Insurance Agency in West Springfield and Wilbraham, reflecting the organization’s continued growth across the region.

Bousquet Mountain Parters with McNinch Restaurant Group

PITTSFIELD —Bousquet Mountain recently announced a new management agreement with the McNinch Restaurant Group to operate all food and beverage services at the mountain. These two Berkshire-based organizations aim to create a refreshed dining experience that reflects the energy and spirit of Bousquet — approachable, flavorful, and distinctly local. The collaboration builds on Bousquet Mountain’s continued transformation under the ownership of Mill Town Capital, whose ongoing investments in the mountain and the Greater Pittsfield area reflect a long-term commitment to revitalizing recreation and community spaces across the Berkshires. John and Tucker McNinch oversee all on-site dining, including Drifters, the mountain’s full-service base lodge restaurant and bar, as well as the first-floor quick-service window — a convenient, cafeteria-style grab-and-go option for fast, casual bites and snacks.

Second Chance Composting Launches Program in Lenox

LENOX — Second Chance Composting launched its Residential Community Composting Program in Lenox on Jan. 1. Memberships are now open for the new drop-off location at the Barefoot Gardener, 36 Pittsfield Road, Lenox. The program operates year-round, through all four seasons. Memberships start at $9.99 per month with an annual fee and include unlimited drop-off of household food scraps. Members collect food scraps at home and drop them off at their convenience at the Barefoot Gardener, a partner location. Members can visit as often — or as little — as needed each month. All food scraps are accepted, including meat, fish, dairy, bones, and shells. Additional membership options are available for those who would like to receive finished compost in return. In addition to Lenox, Second Chance Composting operates nine other drop-off locations across the Berkshires, including Pittsfield, North Adams, Williamstown, Adams, Lanesborough, and Savoy. Membership sign-ups are open year-round at all locations. Food scraps are collected weekly and transported to Second Chance Composting’s MassDEP-certified facility in Savoy, where they are turned into nutrient-rich compost. The finished compost is then returned to the community to help grow food, flowers, plants, and trees. To learn more or sign up for a membership, visit www.secondchancecomposting.com.

Eversource Named Among Most Responsible Companies

BOSTON — For the seventh consecutive year, Eversource Energy has been recognized by Newsweek and Statista Inc. among America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2026 — one of the top-performing utilities on the annual list. This national award celebrates U.S. companies that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to corporate social responsibility and reflects Eversource’s continued achievements in advancing sustainability throughout its business operations. The ranking focuses on a holistic view of corporate responsibility, evaluating the top 2,000 public companies headquartered in the U.S. across 30 key performance indicators, as well as an independent survey of 18,000 U.S. residents. The ranking represents the 600 companies with the highest overall corporate social responsibility scores across 14 industries. Since the annual ranking was introduced in 2019, Eversource has appeared in every edition of the list.

U-Haul Partners with Devon Self Storage Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio Inc. announced that Devon Self Storage Springfield signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Springfield community. Devon Self Storage Springfield, located at 2155 East Columbus Ave. and owned by Chuck Gamm, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks and moving supplies. U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer rental equipment to do-it-yourself movers since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul affiliation. When customers rent from a U-Haul dealer, they are directly supporting an independent small business in their community. Because no financial investment is required to be a dealer, these local affiliates are not U-Haul franchises; they are simply small businesses that have committed a portion of their lot space for U-Haul equipment and a portion of their time to help meet the mobility needs of their neighbors. Learn more about the dealer program and how to join by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.

Brick Marketing Launches Chamber of Commerce Discount

BOSTON — Brick Marketing announced its Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Discount Program, an initiative that makes senior level digital marketing easier to access for organizations across the Commonwealth. Effective immediately, any current member of any chamber of commerce located in Massachusetts will receive a 20% discount on all Brick Marketing digital marketing and AI marketing services. The program reflects Brick Marketing’s belief that strong local partnerships create stronger results. The agency serves clients nationwide while investing deeply in Massachusetts through mentoring, community support, and active participation in leading business associations. Local teams benefit from faster collaboration, on-site strategy sessions, and market specific insight that reflects the realities of doing business in the Commonwealth. For Massachusetts companies, the advantage is proximity and responsiveness, and for national brands, it is a seasoned team with the reach to scale. Eligibility is simple. Any current member of any chamber of commerce in Massachusetts qualifies for the 20% savings. Businesses can confirm eligibility by mentioning their chamber affiliation when contacting Brick Marketing so the discount can be applied to a proposal. If a company is not yet a member, it can join a local chamber to support the community and unlock the 20% savings on all digital marketing services with Brick Marketing. For more information, visit www.brickmarketing.com/chamber-discount-program.

Area Nonprofits Benefit from HCC Giving Tree Campaign

I — For the 24th year, Holyoke Community College (HCC) students, staff, and faculty collected hundreds of holiday gifts for consumers at local agencies through its annual Giving Tree campaign. On Dec. 17, representatives from the five groups — Homework House, the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke (formerly the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home), Access Care Partners (formerly WestMass ElderCare), the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), and the Itsy Bitsy Child Watch Center at HCC — attended a closing celebration where 320 gifts were distributed. Each year during the annual campaign, Giving Trees are set up in designated areas around campus. Participants choose tags from one of the nonprofit agencies based on the age of the recipient and their wish for a gift. The wrapped gifts are then piled on tables for the closing celebration, when HCC faculty, staff, and students join with representatives from the agencies to share food and stories.

Rick’s Place Receives $25,000 from Community Foundation

I — Rick’s Place Inc. has been awarded a $25,000 Flexible Funding grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Flexible Funding grants are awarded through a highly competitive process designed to support organizations whose work aligns with the foundation’s strategic focus areas and regional priorities. The grant will provide general operating support to advance the 2026 priorities of Rick’s Place, with a primary focus on relocating to a larger space to meet the growing demand for grief support services. A new location will enable Rick’s Place to serve more families, expand peer grief support programming, and offer a welcoming environment that fosters caring connection and community. Grant funding will also support targeted outreach to help ensure families across the region know where to turn for grief support. Grief can have a profound impact on youth and families, influencing emotional well-being, learning, behavior, and family dynamics. Access to consistent, age-appropriate grief support helps reduce isolation and strengthen coping and resilience for both youth and caregivers, underscoring the importance of continued investment in services like those provided by Rick’s Place.

Health New England Awards $176,000 to 49 Nonprofits

I — Health New England recently awarded $176,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that are creating more inclusive, accessible, and supportive communities across Western and Central Mass. The company’s Community Benefits Mini-Grants went to 49 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties, all working to help people reach higher levels of health and well-being. Health New England Community Benefits Mini-Grants are part of the company’s commitment to improving community health by addressing disparities in health outcomes, access, and experience. Alongside its parent company, Baystate Health, and with collaboration from local community partners, Health New England supports programs that open doors to better health for all. This year’s grants focus on initiatives that address at least one social factor known to impact health, such as access to nutritious food, education, safe housing, healthcare, transportation, and opportunities for connection and belonging. By investing in these areas, Health New England aims to help ensure that everyone has the resources and support needed to live healthy, fulfilling lives. Now in its sixth year, the Health New England Community Benefits Mini-Grants program has awarded $595,000 to local nonprofits addressing health equity in Western and Central Mass.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

K&A Grill Inc., 67 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Jose Diaz, 210 Wells Road, East Windsor, CT 06088. Provision of prepared meals and beverage services for the general public.

AMHERST

Waldman and Waldman, P.C., 90 Fearing St., Amherst, MA 01002. Oliver Waldman, same. Law practice.

BARRE

Reconnecting with Your Conscience Corp., 33 Nelson St., Barre, MA 01005. Muhammad Sahin, same. Aims to inspire individuals to actively engage in the process of reconnecting with their moral compass, enabling them to make more thoughtful decisions and find peace with their choices.

CHICOPEE

NE Projects Inc., 40 Celestine St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Daniel Govor, same. Home improvement services.

SJ Media Inc., 6 Laskowski St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Sarah Mailhott, same. Graphic design.

EASTHAMPTON

The Creative Technologist Group Inc., 234 Hendrick Street, Easthampton, MA 01027. Kyle Morris, same. Professional event coordinator.

HOLYOKE

The Journey Riding Club Inc., 421 Tokeneke Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Jose Luis Rosado-Morales, same. Social riding club.

LEEDS

Stratton Holdings Corp., 76 Reservoir Road, Leeds, MA 01053. Nicholas Zayac, same. Purchases, sells, leases, develops, and manages real estate.

NORTHAMPTON

Northampton Orthodox Minyan Inc., 80 Market St., Northampton, MA 01060. Joseph Morse, 194 Jackson St. Northampton, MA 01060. Provides Orthodox Jewish synagogue and related religious services to the Jewish residents of Northampton and surrounding areas.

PITTSFIELD

American Yoga Council Inc., 106 Wendell Ave., Suite 2C, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Andrew Tanner, same. Yoga teaching accreditation and registration, online yoga directory, and other services.

Boyette Energy Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Darien Boyette, same. Energy solutions provider focused on delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective energy technologies, specializing in renewable energy systems, energy storage, and smart grid solutions.

Collabify Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christina Torres, same. IT consulting.

HTF Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Aakash Shah, same. Develops, manufactures, and distributes food.

Massachusetts Rowing Assoc., Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Brandon Furey Burns, 103 Salem St., Haverhill, MA 01835. Establishes, stimulates, and fosters interest in the sport of rowing among amateur athletes; provides guidance and support to the UMass men’s rowing team and its members; owns and maintains a boathouse; and promotes interest in rowing through competition and regattas.

Radiant Embassy Inc., 163 Linden St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Lazarus Chinaka, same. Organized to empower, uplift, and support underserved individuals and families through holistic services.

Riverdale Construction Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mary Jo DaSilva, same. Property preservation and landscaping.

Talking Toy Labs Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sam Pevsner, same. Consumer technology company building an artificial intelligence voice agent for children.

SPRINGFIELD

Alto Daycare Inc., 17 Kenwood Terrace, Springfield, MA 01108. Madina Aden, same. Day care services.

Discovery Polybotz Inc., 1350 Main St., Suite 1600, Springfield, MA 01103. Lauren Jefferson, 9 Pebblestone Circle,Suffield, CT 06078. Operates and supports youth-focused programs that educate and inspire students in Springfield in the areas of science and technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

GDLM Incorporated, 386 Hermitage Dr., Springfield, MA 01129. Gregorio Diaz, 114 Wilcox St., Springfield, MA 01104. Holding company engaged in the ownership, acquisition, and management of operating businesses, including but not limited to precision manufacturing and industrial services.

Prestige Builders 413 Inc., 28 Drumlin Road, Springfield, MA 01108. Danielle Webster, same. Commercial and residential construction.

Sentinel Pest Control Inc., 60 Massreco St., Springfield, MA 01109. Jesus Bruno, same. Pest control company specializing in identifying, eliminating, and preventing infestations of unwanted pests in and around homes and businesses.

WENDELL

Zanmi Zanmi Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Wendell, MA 01201. Laura Grattan, 4 Sunnyside St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Nonprofit organization offering multi-lingual education and information in service of maternal and childhood social, emotional, physical, and moral health, with an emphasis on free and public birth, postpartum, and early childhood education that empowers mothers and small children in diverse languages.

WESTFIELD

Built Right Homes Co., 529 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Eduard Lapsov, same. Residential home construction.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

New England Revival Movement Inc., 900 Riverdale St., Suite 172, West Springfield, MA 01089. Renny Mathew, same. Conducts an annual conference that brings together Pentecostals and other charismatic groups of the New England region for fellowship, spiritual renewal, and youth engagement.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Jericho Valley Co-Op Inc., 2422 Hancock Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Kaitlyn Hunt, 140 Church St., Pownal, VT 05261. Nonprofit corporation operating a co-operative to support home-school families with educational programs designed to supplement a child’s home-school curriculum and foster the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and other critical foundation skills, with an emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration, hands-on projects, collaborative discussions, and inquiry-based learning.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of December 2025.

AMHERST

Amherst Ultimate Invitational
103 Concord Way
John Hoover, Amy Martin

Miller’s Falls, MA Zion Korean Church of the Nazarene
1193 North Pleasant St.
Seekyung Pak

Montague Psychological Associates
622 East Pleasant St.
Roger Jones, Saralyn Steingiser

Sena’s Home Care
97 Pondview Dr.
Auriza Wright

Valley Transporter
479 West St., Suite 5
Angel Woolley

Your Cozy Nook
428 Henry St.
Stephanie Hanley

BELCHERTOWN

Cold Spring Antiques and More
17 Main St.
Steven Stoia

DJ Grail Enterprise
1 Stadler St.
Emmanuel Nwabunor

Green Light Bicycle Shop
5 North Main St.
Sean Donovan

Joseph Conkey Logging
86 Munsell St.
Joseph Conkey

Just Me Landscaping
195 Jensen St.
John McNeaney

Leverett Foundations
500 Warren Wright St.
Megan Hession

Mosquito Joe of Amherst-Charlton
37 State St.
Lynn Hatch

Pride #607
165 State St.
Pride Operating LLC

Ragaey M. Gobrial
209 Federal St.
Ragaey Gobrial

River Ledge Farm LLC
298 Cold Spring Road
Lydia Lajoie

HADLEY

Allard’s Farm
41 South Maple St.
Wayne Goulet

Esselon Café
99 Russell St.
Esselon Coffee Roasting Co. Inc.

Exotic Auto Service and Sales
12 Russell St.
Paul Narus

Fort River Farm
102 Mill Valley Road
Gordon Smith

Liquors 44
458 Russell St.
Halimit Raval

The Massage School
231 Russell St.
Andrew Nesi

Norwottock CrossFit
220 Russell St.
GymRob LLC

Shooting Star
P.O. Box 248
Shaun Jenks

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

Bankruptcies

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

Altun, Mehmet
207 Granby Road, Apt. 21
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/01/2025

Atea, Ali Y.
a/k/a Alatea, Ali Y.
106 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/02/2025

Bryant, William J.
Bryant, Jody P.
425 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/03/2025

Buchanan, Elizabeth M.
a/k/a Whitehead, Elizabeth M.
43 Boutin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/03/2025

Cronin, Richard W.
45 Newport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/13/2025

Dean, Rebecca S.
146 Jones Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/01/2025

Falcetti, Marie E.
28 Summer Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/10/2025

Frates, Happy
a/k/a Montague, Happy
61 Chesterfield Road
Westhampton, MA 01027-9632
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/09/2025

Gassnola, Beth Marie
15 Ashmont St., Floor 2
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/01/2025

Gentile, Christopher
a/k/a Morales, Christopher
Gentile, Heather M.
a/k/a Morales, Heather M.
748 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Date: 12/12/2025

Goodell, Ashley R.
222 Mohawk Forest Blvd.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/13/2025

Hughes, Joshua
Hughes, Rachael E.
a/k/a Pope, Rachael E.
82 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/05/2025

Landry, Greg G.
99 Corey Colonial
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/01/2025

Lapinski, Kelsey May
140 Housatonic St., Apt. 8
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/15/2025

Lavigne, Deanna L.
P.O. Box 423
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/10/2025

Leigner, Amy
47 Nonotuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/10/2025

Martin, Thomas J.
421 Cottage St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/01/2025

Michelson, Kevin B.
P.O. Box 290
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/02/2025

Morin, Faith M.
44 Quentin Road
Springfield, MA 01129-1726
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/03/2025

Orcutt, Bonnie Jean
1251 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/08/2025

Petticoffer, Jenna
a/k/a Casale, Jenna
72 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/03/2025

Roberto, Ruben Orlando
1929 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/08/2025

Roy, Shannon L.
20 Gerald St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/06/2025

Santiago, Gregory J.
218 Beekman Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/08/2025

Scott, Brian Elvin
19 Fletcher St., Apt. 19D
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/07/2025

Stetson-Adams, Kelly R.
96 Newell Pond Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/09/2025

Szarek, Joanne M.
84 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/08/2025

Vega-Mata, Yoana Padua
a/k/a Mata, Yoana
52 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/05/2025

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

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

180 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Samuel J. Trudeau
Seller: Jacob Tokarz
Date: 12/19/25

COLRAIN

271 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Steven P. Coburn
Seller: Paula J. Perrotti-Flanagan
Date: 12/10/25

DEERFIELD

Mountain Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gordon E. Cranston
Seller: Peter A. Burakiewicz
Date: 12/15/25

7 Stage Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Marybeth Hayes
Seller: Donald Swicker Funding TR
Date: 12/10/25

GILL

5 Cove View Lane
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: John Mitchell
Seller: Michael F. Hastings
Date: 12/15/25

ERVING

25 Old State Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Western Mass. Climbers Coalition
Seller: 25 Old State Road LLC
Date: 12/12/25

GREENFIELD

79 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Andrew K. Smith
Seller: Norwood, Jonathan Juhl, (Estate)
Date: 12/12/25

Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kyle A. Bostrom
Seller: Helen K. Renfrew RET
Date: 12/19/25

254 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $347,553
Buyer: Michelle A. Dedischew
Seller: Mary Chicoine
Date: 12/19/25

298 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Julian K. Von Wodtke
Seller: Trevor D. Woodworth
Date: 12/17/25

58 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: Shaun M. Coughlin
Date: 12/15/25

75 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John F. Day
Seller: Brendan M. Cialek
Date: 12/15/25

35-37 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Harlin J. Glovacki
Seller: Douglas A. Pratt
Date: 12/19/25

10 Tulip Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Ruth S. Charney
Seller: Harold F. Green
Date: 12/12/25

192 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: James P. Younger
Seller: Maria Z. Agudelo
Date: 12/19/25

LEVERETT

73 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $799,000
Buyer: Xiaoqian Gong
Seller: Jeremy Ober
Date: 12/10/25

Lawton Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Steven D. Morgan RET
Seller: Juels, Helen Rhoda, (Estate)
Date: 12/11/25

259 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Jangrae Jo
Seller: Craig Nelson
Date: 12/08/25

MONTAGUE

15 Crescent St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Samuel T. Guerin
Seller: Morris, Athena M., (Estate)
Date: 12/09/25

38 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Mark A. Fresco
Seller: Brad A. Farner
Date: 12/12/25

NORTHFIELD

529 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Miles Young-Palmer
Seller: Deborah Guillotte
Date: 12/11/25

ORANGE

Creamery Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Channel Z. Seismometry Inc.
Seller: Myra J. Lyne
Date: 12/18/25

121 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Colleen Taylor
Seller: Diana L. MacKinnon
Date: 12/10/25

257 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Isabella Keith
Seller: Daniel Stevens
Date: 12/19/25

SHELBURNE

163 Zerah Fiske Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Beth M. Vettori
Seller: Ojala INT
Date: 12/11/25

SHUTESBURY

207 Leverett Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Mary C. Sheehan
Seller: Spring Associates Inc.
Date: 12/16/25

23 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Meghan Jacokes
Seller: Douglas M. Wilson
Date: 12/18/25

42 Weatherwood Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Linh Tran
Seller: Walter J. Mahoney
Date: 12/09/25

SUNDERLAND

134 Montague Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Nicole Rayne
Seller: Edward C. Warner RET
Date: 12/15/25

North Mountain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Niranjan Carr-Mal
Seller: Robert O. Williams
Date: 12/08/25

106 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kitchen Garden Farm LLC
Seller: Kitchen Garden LLC
Date: 12/18/25

WENDELL

West St.
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Sara C. Hsiang
Date: 12/17/25

WHATELY

22 Eastwood Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $870,000
Buyer: David A. Jemison
Seller: Andrew Szkiladz
Date: 12/10/25

32 Swamp Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $484,500
Buyer: Mishka Murad
Seller: Robert Beede
Date: 12/19/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

141 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Gerfin
Seller: Paul A. Jubinville
Date: 12/19/25

36 Cottonwood Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Giovanni M. Russo
Seller: Dennis Stempel
Date: 12/18/25

111 Cottonwood Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Kiana Stowell
Seller: Karen L. Withee
Date: 12/08/25

15 Forest Ridge Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: James P. Gastringer
Seller: Robert N. Dunn
Date: 12/08/25

869-871 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $561,000
Buyer: Michael J. Serra
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/25

134 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Lindsey M. Kiniry
Seller: Mary R. Sitek
Date: 12/11/25

51 Merrill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Miles Simpson
Seller: Sharon L. Dematteo
Date: 12/19/25

691 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Todesco
Seller: Samantha Sanocki
Date: 12/10/25

719 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Ali Nasir
Seller: James Russell
Date: 12/19/25

431 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Pro Olive LLC
Seller: Grimaldi FT
Date: 12/19/25

56 Taft St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Meliha Gizli
Seller: Wodell, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/25

18 Wildflower Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Raja Shahabuddin
Seller: Dinesh B. Patel
Date: 12/18/25

64 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Michael A. Nigro
Seller: Robert D. Taupier
Date: 12/12/25

BLANDFORD

Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $571,225
Buyer: Mass. Commission for Conservation & Recreation
Seller: Nature Conservancy
Date: 12/19/25

BRIMFIELD

243 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Andrew Briand
Seller: Christine A. Byrne
Date: 12/19/25

54 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: David Labonte
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 12/19/25

CHESTER

104 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Winkler
Seller: Eileen D. Duane
Date: 12/17/25

CHICOPEE

24 Blanchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Rachael L. Hardy
Seller: Joseph Frasco
Date: 12/09/25

528 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Arturo J. Garcia-Lugo
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 12/12/25

17 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Pedro C. Martinez
Seller: Annie A. Miltus
Date: 12/12/25

34 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Shane Sowa
Seller: Joanellys Rodriguez
Date: 12/17/25

910 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Hurricane Properties LLC
Seller: Michael T. Loudon
Date: 12/15/25

3 Henry St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Abigail Claudio
Seller: Maxine J. Clark
Date: 12/15/25

24 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Hassle Free LLC
Seller: Saluk, Thomas W., (Estate)
Date: 12/19/25

37 Kimball St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Bruny A. Rivera
Seller: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Date: 12/11/25

17 Labelle Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Donna Toupin
Seller: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Date: 12/08/25

68 Seventh Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Viriyeak Prak
Seller: Priscilla L. Welch
Date: 12/15/25

1 Stockbridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01103
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Wilton Dasilva
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 12/19/25

16 Victoria Park
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Drew Nalewanski
Seller: Shawn P. Peabody
Date: 12/12/25

23 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kiara I. Pagan-Ortiz
Seller: Patrick K. Asselin
Date: 12/19/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

85 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Evan Donermeyer
Seller: Sandra M. Turgeon
Date: 12/12/25

115 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Riccardo G. Albano
Seller: Thomas J. Mazza
Date: 12/18/25

80 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $745,000
Buyer: William Ngaruiya
Seller: Dark Star RT
Date: 12/17/25

260 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Aleksandr Chuduk
Seller: David Chapdelaine
Date: 12/10/25

265 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: C. A. Izzo FT
Seller: Loretta M. White
Date: 12/15/25

GRANVILLE

30 Granby Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Frank Grillo
Seller: Michael E. Flarida
Date: 12/15/25

388 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Michael Coache
Seller: Garrett Purdy
Date: 12/19/25

HAMPDEN

319 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Markopolous FT
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/25

359 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $2,500,000
Buyer: Fab Holdings LLC
Seller: White Birch Garden Apt. Inc.
Date: 12/19/25

64 Potash Hill Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Snatch Block Properties LLC
Seller: Mohammed Abdraba
Date: 12/16/25

HOLLAND

9 Chandler Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: David Orszulak
Seller: Pope FT
Date: 12/08/25

HOLYOKE

48 Belvidere Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Angel Hernandez
Seller: Wilkinson, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 12/18/25

8 Blackberry Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Allan R. Lafond
Seller: Chamberlain, Kenneth P., (Estate)
Date: 12/10/25

17 Cleveland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $469,900
Buyer: Kenneth P. Bachand
Seller: Russell J. Mawdsley
Date: 12/12/25

4 Columbia St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Andrea Ciano
Seller: Juan C. Nunez
Date: 12/18/25

75 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Roland Toussaint
Seller: Josue Colon
Date: 12/12/25

794 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Ashley Rodriguez
Seller: Leni-Sarah Boucher
Date: 12/15/25

43 King St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Juliana Olmstead
Seller: Judy M. Keith
Date: 12/09/25

121 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Tanya Kelley
Seller: Loughrey, Robert F., (Estate)
Date: 12/11/25

120 Middle Water St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: ND Logistics LLC
Seller: WTM-SB LLC
Date: 12/12/25

179-181 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Richard Lovely
Seller: Anthony J. Bermudez
Date: 12/18/25

131 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Archercallan LLC
Seller: Pine Suffolk LLC
Date: 12/16/25

10 Radcliffe St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Janet S. Mazziottio
Seller: Edward B. Lynch
Date: 12/18/25

573 South Canal St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mjd Realty LLC
Seller: Paul A. Snopek
Date: 12/17/25

66 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Daniel H. Soto
Seller: Reneeza Ramdeen LT
Date: 12/15/25

26 Vernon St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Carolyn Gonzalez
Date: 12/16/25

61 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Targaryen RT
Seller: Chung, Michael Y., (Estate)
Date: 12/16/25

102 West Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Stephanie Lussier
Seller: Roger J. Fortin TR
Date: 12/19/25

LONGMEADOW

47 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Masoud Hashemi
Seller: Jason J. Padaam
Date: 12/19/25

37 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Collin M. Mack
Seller: Eileen A. Cavanaugh
Date: 12/09/25

117 Crescent Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $474,900
Buyer: Ryan D. Smith
Seller: Hoa P. Nguyen
Date: 12/08/25

5 Ferncroft St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Huaqing Yang
Seller: Gregor Kowalewski
Date: 12/15/25

120 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Rachel Millimet
Seller: Gary A. Popovich
Date: 12/12/25

260 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Kristina Bazarian
Seller: Kenneth R. Blackmer
Date: 12/15/25

44 Wendover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $681,750
Buyer: Abdel Al Hamamsy
Seller: Diane L. Teta
Date: 12/19/25

217 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Clarence H. Linder
Seller: Michael Elfman
Date: 12/09/25

LUDLOW

142 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Aline G. Dasilva
Seller: Dorothy Markowski RET
Date: 12/12/25

60 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: V&V Properties LLC
Seller: Kos Realty Inc.
Date: 12/19/25

64-70 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $910,000
Buyer: V&V Properties LLC
Seller: Kos Realty Inc.
Date: 12/19/25

3 Fontaine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Quinnell
Seller: Matthew T. Bridges
Date: 12/08/25

60 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Nawoichik
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/18/25

519 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Thamara V. Jonathas
Seller: Lorraine Kotelnicki TR
Date: 12/12/25

425 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: 425 Miller LLC
Seller: Michael S. O’Rourke
Date: 12/17/25

334 Munsing St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Larissa M. Hayden
Seller: Mark Frink
Date: 12/17/25

51 Parkview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Keith Cunningham
Seller: Zaide Soufane
Date: 12/16/25

MONSON

199 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Zachary Chaffee
Seller: McClung FT
Date: 12/19/25

Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Gleb Leiderman
Seller: Clark R. Zelazo
Date: 12/18/25

95 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Johnny East LLC
Seller: John M. Arooth
Date: 12/16/25

MONTGOMERY

3 North Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Kristin L. Chaffee
Seller: Western Mass. LLC
Date: 12/09/25

PALMER

71 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Mark Smith
Seller: Thomas R. Mega
Date: 12/16/25

1247 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Elanna G. Bellows
Seller: Louise R. Couture-Olsen
Date: 12/19/25

2077 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Sean Powers
Seller: Brian J. Lachance
Date: 12/19/25

44 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Stephanie Harry
Seller: Mathew W. Walch
Date: 12/11/25

22 Crawford St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Kristen Jackson
Date: 12/10/25

4329 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mariely L. De Leon
Seller: Lawrence Jasak
Date: 12/19/25

4560 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Brian K. Peltier
Seller: McClosky, Theodore F., (Estate)
Date: 12/16/25

1018-1020 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Grant C. Irving
Seller: Jeffery K. Florence
Date: 12/15/25

4014 School St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: J&M Premier Properties LLC
Seller: Central Mass. Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/25

RUSSELL

110 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Boyden
Seller: Emily R. Fecteau
Date: 12/17/25

SPRINGFIELD

20-22 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Seaside Capital LLC
Seller: Felicita Parent
Date: 12/19/25

Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $8,700,000
Buyer: Northern Heights 2 LP
Seller: Northern Heights LP
Date: 12/19/25

179 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mario J. Deshazo
Seller: A. L. Candelaria
Date: 12/15/25

Ashmun St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $8,700,000
Buyer: Northern Heights 2 LP
Seller: Northern Heights LP
Date: 12/19/25

30 Athol St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Luis O. Mazariegos
Seller: Mark G. Lemelin
Date: 12/15/25

877 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Edward D. Martinez
Seller: Bernoulli Louissaint
Date: 12/19/25

906-908 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $322,088
Buyer: North Adams Realty LLC
Seller: Michael L. Dipon
Date: 12/17/25

192 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Bho Realty LLC
Seller: Mary C. Falcone
Date: 12/17/25

78 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: Nelida Williams
Seller: Frederick Scagliarini
Date: 12/16/25

74 Blanche St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ramon M. Lopez
Seller: Robert B. Mulcahey
Date: 12/08/25

189 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Chrismery Gonzalez
Seller: Joseph A. Cleaveland
Date: 12/10/25

41-43 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Heisy J. Ortega
Seller: Jose B. Ortega
Date: 12/16/25

114 Brookside Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lorraine Kotelnicki TR
Seller: Holly A. Spedding
Date: 12/15/25

15 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Rosemary Lopez
Seller: Sandra Seymour
Date: 12/12/25

Calhoun Place, Lot C
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Phantom Holdings LLC
Seller: Memorial Square Apartments II LP
Date: 12/08/25

116 Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Nicole E. Gledhill
Date: 12/16/25

Central St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $8,700,000
Buyer: Northern Heights 2 LP
Seller: Northern Heights LP
Date: 12/19/25

28 Collingwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jacob R. Motyl
Seller: Lisa M. Garcia
Date: 12/12/25

20 Connolly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jose Marquez-Vargas
Seller: Taryn B. Smith
Date: 12/08/25

105 Denwall Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ramona Rodriguez
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/25

100 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mario Scibelli
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 12/16/25

158 Devens St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Boriken Properties LLC
Seller: Ivor E. Burley
Date: 12/18/25

94 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Barrett
Seller: Timothy J. Deuso
Date: 12/10/25

368-370 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Juan L. Perez
Seller: Jose L. Mateo-Ortiz
Date: 12/16/25

40 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Marie A. Joseph
Seller: Anthony J. Daniele
Date: 12/12/25

34 Elsie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Senior Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Mary V. Jackson
Date: 12/12/25

6 Eton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Tracy Beauvois
Seller: Andre Denardo
Date: 12/19/25

392 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Migdalia Colon
Seller: Omar Silva-Charbonier
Date: 12/19/25

40 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Nancy E. Cintron
Seller: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Date: 12/19/25

56 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Tyler Bode
Seller: Deely, John H., (Estate)
Date: 12/18/25

26 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Dieu N. O’Connell
Seller: Zoraida Bonet
Date: 12/15/25

141 Hartford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Luis Velez
Seller: Sean Palatino
Date: 12/15/25

122 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Arielle Moson
Seller: Xavier J. Rivera
Date: 12/19/25

28 Hazen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Faustino Sanchez
Seller: Gretchen Dubbs
Date: 12/12/25

52 Herman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Fallah Razzak
Seller: Julio C. Quintero
Date: 12/10/25

25 Ivan St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $228,660
Buyer: Waleska E. Padilla
Seller: John Valin
Date: 12/16/25

177 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Odalis M. Velez
Seller: Nikolay Dipon
Date: 12/10/25

2718 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Ridge Main LLC
Seller: Memorial Square Apartments II LP
Date: 12/10/25

193 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Lizbeth Lopez
Seller: Juliet Florian
Date: 12/15/25

57-59 Martha St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Company
Seller: Silvestre M. Gama
Date: 12/10/25

117 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Dillon C. Donahue
Seller: Jovany Pinto
Date: 12/17/25

126-128 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Nanaadom Nyarko
Seller: Mike Krasnov
Date: 12/10/25

49 Mohegan Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jayla Latham
Seller: Daniel J. Garvey
Date: 12/19/25

15 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Helen Santana
Seller: Feliciano Bonilla
Date: 12/15/25

70 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Jerrytza Cartagena
Seller: Timothy D. Doak
Date: 12/15/25

101 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $177,866
Buyer: Garren Cox
Seller: Melody Carter-Walls
Date: 12/09/25

19 Normandy Road
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Benjamin G. Shapiro
Seller: Livingwater Capital LLC
Date: 12/09/25

162 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: 3Queens LLC
Seller: Ladawn Savage
Date: 12/08/25

242-244 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Deivi T. Margarin
Seller: Crops Realty LLC
Date: 12/19/25

292-294 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Pierre Families Properties LLC
Seller: Chamber Investment Group LLC
Date: 12/08/25

500 Park Dr.
Springfield, MA 01106
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Peter B. Picknelly
Seller: Steven R. Torres
Date: 12/11/25

188 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Deveron Plummer
Seller: Michael S. Freitas
Date: 12/19/25

157 Penrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 12/09/25

283 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $323,900
Buyer: Maiki Gomez
Seller: Wilfredo Rohena
Date: 12/18/25

42 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Amanda Bineault
Seller: Sara L. Brown
Date: 12/10/25

28 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Meaghan E. Cocuzzo
Seller: Jennifer K. Rossmiller
Date: 12/12/25

20-22 Ringgold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Victor L. Martinez
Seller: Hector L. Martinez
Date: 12/18/25

485 Riverside Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Alexis V. Gonzalez
Seller: Nilda M. Colon
Date: 12/12/25

90 Saint James Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sergio Vicente
Seller: Samara Serrano
Date: 12/19/25

196 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: William Fallon
Seller: Melanson, Karen Ann, (Estate)
Date: 12/19/25

88-90 Somerset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: M. Delcarmen-Maldonado
Seller: Jose Ramirez
Date: 12/12/25

36 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Nilsa Cintron
Seller: Mirialys E. Hernandez
Date: 12/18/25

43 Sunridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $292,400
Buyer: Miguel Jusino
Seller: Joseph Sullivan
Date: 12/18/25

68 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Shaun Kost
Seller: Aldo Properties LLC
Date: 12/08/25

18 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Anthony Angelo
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 12/18/25

33 Taber St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Flores
Seller: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/12/25

46-48 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Damaris Frias
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/25

82 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Danielle R. Walker
Seller: Magda Riley
Date: 12/19/25

66 Walsh St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Bryan Cutshall
Seller: Catherine T. Maciolek
Date: 12/19/25

261 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Tyler Maldonado
Seller: 261 West Allen Ridge Road NT
Date: 12/19/25

163 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Walter Washington
Seller: Patricia A. Nugent
Date: 12/19/25

341-343 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $288,700
Buyer: Amenadiel RT
Seller: Raixa S. Figueroa-Rios
Date: 12/12/25

427-433 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $738,000
Buyer: Atab LLC
Seller: North Adams Realty LLC
Date: 12/15/25

615 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Seller: U. S. A. Veterans Affairs
Date: 12/15/25

190 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Nicholas N. Cotto
Seller: Kiera Kristoffy
Date: 12/19/25

1213 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Blythewood Property Management LLC
Seller: Progressive Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/19/25

45 Wrona St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Tejveer LLC
Seller: Guild Mortgage Co. LLC
Date: 12/19/25

SOUTHWICK

771 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $2,750,000
Buyer: Schnitzler FT
Seller: Mcg Southwick LLC
Date: 12/16/25

2 Gableview Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,175,000
Buyer: Shae M. Harrison
Seller: Kurt S. Shea
Date: 12/12/25

16 Grandview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Rachel Sutherland
Seller: Douglas Wentworth
Date: 12/12/25

82 Hillside Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $594,000
Buyer: Jorge P. Bermejo
Seller: Tammy L. Gerrish
Date: 12/19/25

114 North Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Eddie Lapinski
Seller: Barbara A. Polverari RET
Date: 12/16/25

3 Pine Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Carney
Seller: Lodola, John P., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/25

7 Sawgrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $647,000
Buyer: Gary Popovich
Seller: Denis Ukrainets
Date: 12/12/25

WALES

84 Stafford Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $147,443
Buyer: Vrmtg Asset TR
Seller: James H. Loper
Date: 12/12/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

64 Apple Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $542,000
Buyer: Michael Theulen
Seller: Stephen M. Cross
Date: 12/09/25

278 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Alejandro Marrero
Seller: Paul K. Graves
Date: 12/11/25

43 Exposition Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kifa TR
Seller: 360 Auto Sales Inc.
Date: 12/16/25

44 Exposition Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Job TR
Seller: PL LLC
Date: 12/16/25

147 Grandview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $687,450
Buyer: Dori Parkman
Seller: Kenneth A. Gazda
Date: 12/17/25

42 Gregory Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Siobhan M. Murray
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 12/09/25

Hannoush Dr., Ext.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: 5 Hannoush Drive NT
Seller: Joseph A. Hannoush
Date: 12/18/25

54 Hill St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: 54 Hill RT
Seller: 3-D Home Improvement LLC
Date: 12/19/25

42 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Elizabeth S. Carlson
Seller: Darrin J. Begley
Date: 12/18/25

628 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: George Katsoulis
Seller: Katsoulis, Dorothy, (Estate)
Date: 12/10/25

18 Salem St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Hassle Free LLC
Seller: Thivierge, Richard G., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/25

25 Summer St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Mass Housing LLC
Seller: Hann Realty Berkshire LLC
Date: 12/15/25

139 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Karen A. Pare
Seller: Derek J. Murray
Date: 12/08/25

43 Wishing Well Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: William Fontaine
Seller: Michael Theulen
Date: 12/09/25

WESTFIELD

125 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Zlata Banar
Seller: Paul M. Rose
Date: 12/16/25

4 Columbia St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $278,100
Buyer: Ghanshyambhai V. Patel
Seller: Linda R. Mazzoni
Date: 12/18/25

286 East Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,879,984
Buyer: Kingsbridge Vermont LLC
Seller: Pizza Town Holdco LLC
Date: 12/12/25

10 Ethan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Dl Homes LLC
Seller: Steglinski, Stanislawa, (Estate)
Date: 12/09/25

Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $10,000,000
Buyer: NP Falcon Landing LLC
Seller: Target Corp.
Date: 12/19/25

160 Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Westfield Falcon 160 LLC
Seller: Huse Family Realty LLC
Date: 12/12/25

168 Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: NP Falcon Landing LLC
Seller: Monica L. Cormier
Date: 12/19/25

184 Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Falcon Westfield Holding LLC
Seller: Koziar Capital LLC
Date: 12/17/25

40 Heritage Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $491,000
Buyer: Jenna Lee-Guiffre
Seller: Marybeth Hayes
Date: 12/10/25

243 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Eric J. Clarke
Seller: Robert A. Greenleaf
Date: 12/11/25

156 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Max Balukonis
Seller: Joanne F. Parker RET
Date: 12/17/25

162 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: William D. Dansereau
Seller: Riccardo G. Albano
Date: 12/16/25

444 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Lanee N. Sutherland
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 12/09/25

82 Medieros Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $576,000
Buyer: 82 Medeiros Way LLC
Seller: R& A Realty Inc.
Date: 12/12/25

North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $10,000,000
Buyer: NP Falcon Landing LLC
Seller: Target Corp.
Date: 12/19/25

232 Russellville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Kunkle
Seller: Sabrina M. Dalia
Date: 12/15/25

76 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Colin Fairman
Seller: Norman A. Shink
Date: 12/18/25

229-233 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: J. Sperry Realty LLC
Seller: Mary D. Herzog
Date: 12/10/25

51 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Roque
Seller: Mhi Properties LLC
Date: 12/19/25

70 Yeoman Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Mary Nahorniak
Seller: David P. Sklarski
Date: 12/19/25

WILBRAHAM

72 Beebe Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jason Abeid
Seller: Mildred M. Jones LT
Date: 12/16/25

14 Brookdale Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Kevin S. White
Seller: Timothy E. Poole
Date: 12/12/25

19 Cora St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Zakary Peterson
Seller: David M. Sanders
Date: 12/19/25

8 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Todd A. Ely
Seller: Zachary J. Chaffee
Date: 12/19/25

11 Hickory Hill Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Giuseppe R. Demaria
Seller: Laurie E. Barber
Date: 12/19/25

12 Highridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,113,000
Buyer: Nicolas Rovelli
Seller: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Date: 12/08/25

9 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: Phyllis C. Ervin LT
Seller: Otto F. Welker
Date: 12/17/25

4 Lance Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John M. Sarnacki
Seller: Caitlin A. Garreffi
Date: 12/12/25

344 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jake Liquori
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 12/17/25

13 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Detora
Seller: Manuel F. Esteves
Date: 12/16/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

110 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Ranju Shahi
Seller: Li Liu
Date: 12/19/25

88 Farview Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $538,800
Buyer: P. Bovornkeeratiroj
Seller: Richard Tedeschi
Date: 12/19/25

13 Harlow Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Peter G. Marcus
Seller: Jacobson RT
Date: 12/12/25

630 Main St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Krupalu LLC
Seller: Hilda Grnbaum RET
Date: 12/10/25

11 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Mingda Qiao
Seller: Virginia L. Kilmer TR
Date: 12/12/25

265 Stanley St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Ella Tuson
Seller: Astrid David
Date: 12/19/25

BELCHERTOWN

276 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Christopher Zenyuch
Seller: Caitlyn G. Cameron
Date: 12/10/25

40 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sunandita Sarker
Seller: Robert E. Zuchara
Date: 12/15/25

64 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Amaz Cleveland
Seller: Susan R. Coates
Date: 12/11/25

45 Howard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Adam A. Grove
Seller: Jon C. Ventulett
Date: 12/11/25

112 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $613,000
Buyer: Megan Holder
Seller: Michael Hoffman
Date: 12/16/25

399 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Douglas Cameron
Seller: Wilfred N. Auclair
Date: 12/10/25

37 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $133,450
Buyer: Victor English
Seller: Fsg Realty LLC
Date: 12/12/25

12 Shea Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Robert Moss
Seller: Cynthia L. Naughton
Date: 12/18/25

15 Terry Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Brendan M. Cialek
Seller: Amanda Dzialo
Date: 12/15/25

149 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $421,500
Buyer: Connor Loughman
Seller: Adam Conklin
Date: 12/16/25

245 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Ryan Potter
Seller: Alexandra M. Foster
Date: 12/08/25

EASTHAMPTON

26 Brook St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Lee E. Hurter
Seller: Murphy, Thomas J., (Estate)
Date: 12/10/25

4 Coed Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Lindsey Litwak
Seller: Routhier, Eileen S., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/25

13 Golden Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Pellegrino
Seller: Alkame Projects LLC
Date: 12/19/25

33 Howard Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Kevin E. Pardee
Seller: Caddick, Donna L., (Estate)
Date: 12/15/25

5 Laurin Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Daniel Carey
Seller: Patrick A. Foley
Date: 12/12/25

2 Little St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Michael S. Sargent
Seller: Scout Opatut
Date: 12/15/25

6 Newell St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Michael C. Reynolds
Seller: Daniel R. Carey
Date: 12/12/25

125 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Emily S. Rothwell
Seller: Douglas L. Wright
Date: 12/17/25

56 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $761,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Viens
Seller: Kenneth P. Bachand
Date: 12/12/25

38 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: 113 Maple Street LLC
Seller: Greene, Doris, (Estate)
Date: 12/15/25

GOSHEN

125 Cape St.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Glenn Gilbert
Seller: Harry, Mark D., (Estate)
Date: 12/08/25

GRANBY

93 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $629,000
Buyer: Jose Colon
Seller: Pierre Jacques
Date: 12/18/25

5 Greystone Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $341,900
Buyer: Vladimir Ferdman
Seller: Sheila L. Webster
Date: 12/09/25

HADLEY

67 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Beverly A. Wolowicz
Date: 12/15/25

80 Knightly Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Debra A. Semensi
Seller: Debra A. Semensi
Date: 12/18/25

16 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $854,000
Buyer: Mordecai J. Golin
Seller: Marin Amundson-Graham
Date: 12/12/25

7 Roosevelt St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Moore Lt
Seller: Maxwell Fish
Date: 12/17/25

HATFIELD

49 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: David Sloviter
Seller: James E. Read
Date: 12/10/25

147 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Hood
Seller: Grant Ft
Date: 12/09/25

NORTHAMPTON

100 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,090,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Drolet
Seller: Harry Greenhouse
Date: 12/08/25

167 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $1,630,275
Buyer: Gurmeet Singh
Seller: Amy C. McDonough
Date: 12/19/25

25 Munroe St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $860,000
Buyer: Caren Y. Irgang
Seller: Jonathan B. Liebman
Date: 12/10/25

84 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Susan E. Esquivel
Seller: Konstantinos Sierros
Date: 12/11/25

138 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Jody L. Cutler RET
Seller: Bonnie Gruszecki
Date: 12/15/25

325 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $501,000
Buyer: Sally Sweetland
Seller: Christopher J. Cowles
Date: 12/18/25

1010 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Wild Flower Farm LLC
Seller: Damon Lane LLC
Date: 12/19/25

384 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Owen D. Maguire
Seller: Glenn M. Gilbert
Date: 12/08/25

SOUTH HADLEY

13 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Halifax Capital LLC
Seller: Green Piranhas LLC
Date: 12/10/25

25 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Real Estate Victory LLC
Seller: Evan Maryea
Date: 12/16/25

3 Miller Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $355,318
Buyer: Kenneth L. Morgan
Seller: Dolores E. Reid IRT
Date: 12/19/25

284 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Orion Farm Properties LLC
Seller: Patricia R. Bowen
Date: 12/15/25

62 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Kimberly M. Malcolm RET
Seller: Christopher Viens
Date: 12/18/25

50 Susan Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Powers
Seller: Andre A. Gagne
Date: 12/08/25

SOUTHAMPTON

14 Eastwood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Caleb J. Potvin
Seller: Leslie A. Sullivan
Date: 12/16/25

4 Fitch Farm Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Anita Stepanchuk
Seller: Ryan L. King
Date: 12/17/25

17 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Christopher Hirsch
Seller: Daniel Lavalley
Date: 12/11/25

WARE

54 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Robert Hyland
Seller: Richard D. Trombly
Date: 12/18/25

143 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Oziel Woodward
Seller: Heather Mancuso
Date: 12/19/25

33 High St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: William Cruz-Baez
Seller: Travis Brown
Date: 12/19/25

21-23 Maple Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Inveniam Viam Aut Faciam
Seller: Wesolowski Family LP
Date: 12/17/25

300 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bho Realty LLC
Seller: Keith J. Kruckas
Date: 12/18/25

35 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Gary D. Bergeron
Seller: Tericyn J. Loehr
Date: 12/09/25

WESTHAMPTON

91 Montague Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $651,000
Buyer: Joanna K. Katz
Seller: Preston White RET
Date: 12/18/25

91 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Ras Properties LLC
Seller: Snickers TR
Date: 12/18/25

WILLIAMSBURG

3 High St.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ambs
Seller: Marian G. Cerreta
Date: 12/17/25

16-B Kingsley Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ambs
Seller: Marian G. Cerreta
Date: 12/17/25

1 South Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Susan Fortgang
Seller: Hampshire Lodge
Date: 12/09/25

58 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mackyle Bogachoff
Seller: Peter B. Klejna
Date: 12/11/25

WORTHINGTON

476 Dingle Road
Worthington, MA 01026
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Porter
Seller: Wheeler, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 12/19/25

252 Harvey Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Julian I. Traista
Seller: Watson, David, (Estate)
Date: 12/18/25

527 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Sharon Dematteo
Seller: Deborah A. Porter
Date: 12/19/25

32 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christina J. Marini
Seller: Steven B. Magargal
Date: 12/12/25

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2026

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2025.

HADLEY

Valley Building Co. Inc.
101 East St.
N/A — Illuminated monument sign

LENOX

MNH Lenox 445 Holdings LLC
25 Mollie Way
$384,474 — Create 12 smaller units from six larger units; miscellaneous work in several public areas of building

United Church of Christ
169 Main St.
$230,000 — Window and door restoration

NORTHAMPTON

24-26 Orchard LLC
24 Orchard St.
$2,000 — Insulation and weatherization

344 King St. LLC
330 King St.
$9,000 — Ground sign for Burger King

344 King St. LLC
330 King St.
$4,000 — Wall sign for Burger King

518 Pleasant Street LLC
518 Pleasant St.
$20,000 — Reconstruct existing loading dock

Branching Tree Inc.
201 Main St.
$24,426 — Add two egress windows and two smoke detectors in basement

Cago Enterprises LLC
17 Brewster Court
$90,000 — Remove second egress and install new egress with fire escape

CK Charlie LLC
26 Summer St.
$13,000 — Strip and reroof garage

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$6,000 — Illuminated wall sign for Mass General Brigham

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$6,000 — Alteration of illuminated wall sign for Mass General Brigham

Florence Casket Co.
16 Bardwell St.
$38,342 — Thirty-three replacement windows

G&G Real Estate Investments LLC
203 King St.
$1,000 — Front elevation sign for Taco Bell

G&G Real Estate Investments LLC
203 King St.
$1,000 — Alteration of Taco Bell drive-thru sign

King Street LLC
242 King St.
$121,000 — Renovations for new spa, Funny Bunny

L3Harris Technologies
50 Prince St.
$9,000 — Illuminated wall sign

Live Pleasant LP
155 Pleasant St.
$2,661 — Replacement window

Smith College
64 Kensington Ave.
$17,000 — Remove and rebuild back porch and stairs

PITTSFIELD

Elizabeth Freeman Center
43 Francis Ave.
$20,000 — Add bathroom and kitchen

Fourteen Fifty East Street LLC
1450 East St.
$5,000 — Construct three new offices

The Key Program Inc.
484 West St.
$26,766 — Roofing

Greylock Federal Credit Union Earns 5-Star Superior Rating for 35th Straight Quarter

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

PITTSFIELD — Greylock Federal Credit Union enters the new year with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier credit union and bank rating firm. A 5-Star Superior rating indicates that Greylock Federal is one of the strongest credit unions in the nation, excelling in areas of capital, loan quality, stability, and more. This marks the 35th consecutive quarter that Greylock Federal has earned this top rating.

“Because credit unions put their focus squarely on their membership, they are perfectly positioned to provide the specialized support that is unique to their niche,” said Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Credit unions, like Greylock Federal, invest in the success of their members one at a time. By fostering these relationships, they accomplish two goals: they are typically highly capitalized, and they are accountable to their members.”

Since its founding in 1935, Greylock Federal has invested in the success of its membership for 91 years, an impressive tenure that is still going strong today.

“It’s an honor to start 2026 with this commendation,” said John Bissell, president and CEO of Greylock Federal Credit Union. “The BauerFinancial 5-Star rating provides our 106,000 members with a high degree of confidence that Greylock is built to last. Even as our credit union continues to grow, we remain totally focused on building deep and lasting local relationships. Our member service is what sets us apart.”

MassPotential to Co-host Webinar on Proposed High School Graduation Framework

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

BOSTON — On Wednesday, Jan. 21 from noon to 1 p.m., MassPotential, a local education nonprofit, will co-host a webinar breaking down Massachusetts’ proposed high school graduation framework in partnership with EdTrust Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education.

The webinar, titled “Charting a New Path to Success: A Conversation on the Massachusetts High School Graduation Framework,” will discuss findings from a recent report authored by the Voices of Academic Equity, a network of education advocacy groups led by MassPotential. Click here to register for the webinar.

As voters chose to eliminate passing the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, the Governor’s K-12 Graduation Council is now tasked with putting together a new framework of standards for earning a diploma. The Voices of Academic Equity report makes a strong case for the continued use of an objective assessment that is valid, reliable, and comparable for awarding of the competency determination for high school students preparing to graduate high school.

At the end of last year, the Graduation Council released an initial framework, which points to the use of end-of-course assessments, among several other components, to determine a student’s path toward graduation.

The webinar will discuss what this framework looks like and why the use of objective assessments are key to ensuring equitable and accurate graduation standards. Pedro Martinez, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education commissioner, will offer opening remarks and then serve on a panel of local education experts moderated by Shira Shoenberg, editorial writer for the Boston Globe.

Speakers will include Mary Tamer, executive director of MassPotential; Manikka Bowman, principal and founder of HarveyReed and a Governor’s K-12 Graduation Council member; Ed Lambert, executive director of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education; Lisa Lazare, executive director of Educators for Excellence; Martin West, Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education member; and Jennie Williamson, state director of EdTrust Massachusetts.

Grow Food Northampton Announces Addition of Three New Board Members

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

NORTHAMPTON — Local food and farming justice nonprofit organization Grow Food Northampton announced the addition of a cohort of three new members to the organization’s board of directors.

The new members — Dan Cannity, Hellen Muma, and Mark Seifried — bring a diversity of personal and professional experience to the work of governing Grow Food Northampton, and a deep commitment to the values and work of the organization to both feed community members who are experiencing hunger and establish a robust and just local food system for the Greater Northampton area for the long term.

Cannity has been active in social justice causes for most of his life and served as co-chair of the Northampton Policing Review commission. As a self-described foodie, he frequents Grow Food Northampton’s Tuesday and Winter markets in search of things to try. He is excited by the possibilities and community-building spaces Grow Food Northampton is creating and is proud to help support these efforts.

Muma is a public health professional and public health policy associate with the Springfield Food Policy Council, where she works to advance equitable food access and strengthen local food systems. Her work focuses on addressing systemic barriers to food access and supporting policy and advocacy efforts that center community health and equity. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public health from UMass Amherst in 2023 and a master of public health degree in epidemiology in 2024.

Raised farming alongside her Kenyan immigrant parents, Muma’s connection to food and land is deeply personal and informs her approach to public health work, which is grounded in the belief that access to nourishing food is a right, not a privilege, and that community-led solutions are essential to building just and resilient food systems.

Seifried has been an organic gardener and involved with community gardens and local farms since the 1980s. As a former restaurant operator and food pantry and soup kitchen manager, he has a passion for building community around wholesome and delicious food. He currently serves as pastor and teacher of Haydenville Congregational Church, leads a private spiritual companion practice, and is a community organizer and listening circle facilitator.

Greenfield’s 2026 Winter Carnival to Take Place Feb. 6-8

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Recreation Department welcomes the community to experience a winter wonderland during the 104th Winter Carnival, taking place from Friday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 8. With a theme of “Yeti or Not,” this year’s carnival includes an assortment of beloved traditions.

“Winter Carnival is our favorite way to bring the community together and turn cold days into warm memories,” said Christy Moore, Recreation director. “With a fun lineup of activities and events, and even a possible yeti sighting, Winter Carnival is shaping up to be unforgettable.”

Mayor Ginny Desorgher added that “the Winter Carnival remains one of our city’s most cherished highlights. I am grateful to the Recreation Department for delivering another fun-filled schedule. I encourage all of our neighbors to come out and take part in the wonderful activities we have planned.”

On Friday, Feb. 6, ice carvings will take place throughout the day downtown. Attendees can watch as simple ice blocks are transformed into sparkling masterpieces. A map can be found on the Greenfield Recreation Department website. Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite ice carving by Sunday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. Later in the evening, patrons can enjoy the Greenfield Business Assoc. Downtown Defrost before the Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. and the Beacon Field fireworks at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Feb. 7, visitors can participate in a variety of activities, from the annual Cribbage Tournament at the John Zon Community Center to a virtual puzzle contest. There will also be free family activities at 20 Sanderson St. and a free Fire and Ice Show at Greenfield Middle School. The evening concludes with the Glow Party at 5:30 p.m. in the Greenfield Middle School cafeteria.

Sunday, Feb. 8 features the Winter Carnival’s various competition events at Beacon Field, including Cookie and Chili Bake-offs, the K-9 Keg Pull, and the Cardboard Sled Contest. Visitors can also enjoy a vintage snowmobile display and sleigh rides around Beacon Field. There are also several activities that will take place throughout the weekend, including a Yeti Hunt and Literary Quotes Walk.

Click here for the full schedule of Winter Carnival events.

Tighe & Bond Announces Three New Vice Presidents

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

Zach Chornyak

WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond announced the promotion of three new vice presidents. Zach Chornyak, Dan Holmes, and Jason Urso were recognized for outstanding project and client management skills, in addition to their leadership and organizational impact.

Dan Holmes

Chornyak has been with the firm for more than 19 years and brings deep expertise in both horizontal and vertical infrastructure projects. Now a vice president in the Water Business Line, he has led complex, multi-disciplinary work across all of Tighe & Bond’s business lines. His project experience ranges from the rehabilitation of the historic Bridge of Flowers landmark in Shelburne Fallsto flood station rehabilitations for multiple communities, as well as capital planning and asset management initiatives.

Jason Urso

Chornyak serves as a client manager for clients throughout Western Mass. and New York, a resource manager for teams in Western Mass., and an advisory member to the firm’s board of directors. He is also active in industry associations, including the Massachusetts Municipal Assoc. and the New England Water Environment Assoc., and is a past president of the Western Massachusetts Water Works Assoc.

With more than 20 years of professional experience, including nearly 19 years at Tighe & Bond, Holmes is a vice president focused on the planning, evaluation, design, and construction of public and private transportation projects. A licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts and Connecticut and a LEED-accredited professional, he brings a strong background in transportation infrastructure, roadways, culverts and bridges, public utilities, and civil/site engineering.

Holmes currently serves as Business Development leader for the transportation sector in the firm’s Westfield office and is actively involved in the American Public Works Assoc., the Tri-County Highway Superintendents Assoc., and as chairman of his local Water Pollution Control Authority, demonstrating his commitment to public infrastructure and municipal leadership.

Coming up on 14 years with the firm and with 23 years of experience, Urso is now a vice president in the Building Services Business Line, where he is responsible for a significant portfolio of projects, and is Client Service manager for two of the firm’s largest clients in the Building Services Business Line. As mechanical resource manager and a longstanding member of the firm’s quality management committee, he has been a consistent steward of quality in project delivery, proposal development, and in the development and maintenance of standards that helped set the foundation for the growth of the mechanical/HVAC engineering practice.

Urso has been actively involved in ASHRAE (an international society for heating, refrigerating, and air conditioning professionals) for over a decade, having served in several committee roles on the local, regional, and national levels and receiving awards for his contributions. He also traveled to Sri Lanka to conduct training to ASHRAE committee members.

Westfield State Expands Workforce Training to Meet Regional Employer Demand

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University announced new workforce development programs launching in March to address priority skill gaps across the Pioneer Valley and Western Mass.

Employers across the region continue to seek professionals with expertise in supply chain operations, logistics, project management, and human resources — functions critical to operational efficiency, compliance, and organizational growth in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, and public sector organizations. Westfield State’s expanded workforce offerings are designed to support both upskilling incumbent workers and preparing career changers for in-demand roles.

New offerings include a supply chain warehousing certificate program, which builds foundational skills in warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations. The program complements the university’s existing certified supply chain professional (CSCP) exam preparation program, which prepares participants to pursue a globally recognized credential in supply chain planning and operations.

Additional spring offerings include project management professional (PMP) exam preparation, designed for professionals managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, as well as the university’s long-standing SHRM certification prep+ program, supporting HR professionals navigating workforce planning, labor compliance, and talent retention challenges.

Through these programs, Westfield State University continues to strengthen the regional talent pipeline by aligning short-term, industry-recognized credentials with employer demand and economic development priorities. For program details, start dates, and costs, visit www.campusce.net/westfield.

Thunderbirds Donate Hats, Gloves to Springfield Public Schools

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2026

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, in conjunction with the organization’s charitable foundation and Springfield Public Schools, announced it will present a donation of approximately 3,000 winter hats and gloves to students in the school system.

“For so many students in our community, something as simple as a warm hat or pair of gloves can be the difference between starting the school day feeling protected from the elements or facing the cold without what they need,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “As an organization, we take tremendous pride in supporting our community, and partnering with Springfield Public Schools to provide winter clothing is about more than staying warm — it’s about showing these students that their community believes in them and is invested in their success both inside and outside the classroom.”

Representatives from the Thunderbirds will make donations of supplies to Walsh Elementary School today, Jan. 16, and South End Middle School on Friday, Jan. 23.

“We are deeply grateful to the Springfield Thunderbirds for their continued generosity and partnership,” Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall said. “Meeting students’ basic needs is essential to their ability to learn, grow, and thrive. A warm hat or pair of gloves is not a small gesture. It sends a powerful message that the community cares about students, supports them, and believes in their success every single day.”

Florence Bank Promotes Ryan Hess to Senior VP / Chief Commercial Banking Officer

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

Daily News

Ryan Hess

FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced that Ryan Hess, vice president / commercial team leader, has been promoted to lead the bank’s commercial lending efforts as senior vice president / chief Commercial Banking officer. Hess replaces Mike Lynch, senior vice president / senior commercial lender, who will retire in 2026 after 21 years at Florence Bank.

“Ryan has done an outstanding job as a leader as part of our commercial team and is a trusted associate and advisor to clients in Western Massachusetts. His promotion is well-deserved, and I look forward to his continuing that success,” said Matt Garrity, the bank’s president and CEO.

Hess joined Florence Bank in 2023 and has 14 years of banking experience as well as a strong affinity for commercial lending and solutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stonehill College in Easton and believes his skill in collaboration and leadership will continue to inform his work for Florence Bank as he manages the commercial team.

“We have a talented group of business banking professionals here at Florence Bank. My experiences have helped prepare me for this role to lead that team,” he said.

Active in the community, Hess sits on the board for United Way of Franklin & Hampshire County and serves as a committee member for Ronald McDonald House and Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts.

After 42 years in banking, Lynch looks forward to playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his family, and believes Hess is well-suited for his new role. “I wish Ryan the best and look forward to the success of the bank under his leadership,” he said.

Garrity lauded Lynch’s accomplishments during his tenure as senior commercial lender. “Mike has always represented Florence Bank with distinction, integrity, and professionalism. We’ll miss his numerous contributions and wish him well as he embarks on his next journey.”

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President, CEO Susan Collins to Keynote Outlook 2026

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber announced that Susan Collins, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, will serve as the keynote speaker for Outlook 2026, taking place on Friday, March 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Click here to register to attend.

Collins contributes to the Federal Open Market Committee’s deliberations on U.S. monetary policy and brings timely insight into the economic forces affecting businesses and communities across New England and the nation. Since taking office in 2022, she has led the Boston Fed’s work in economic research, financial stability, community development, and financial innovation.

A nationally respected macroeconomist, Collins previously served as dean and provost at the University of Michigan and as a professor at Georgetown University and Harvard University. She was recently recognized by thr American Economic Assoc. as one of its Distinguished Fellows for 2025.

Outlook 2026 will bring together business leaders and policymakers to explore what lies ahead from local, state, and federal perspectives. Those interested in sponsorship opportunities may click here to explore available options to elevate their visibility with business, civic, and policy leaders from across the region.

MathAlive! Turns Numbers into Action at the Springfield Museums

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums announced the upcoming arrival of Math Alive! at the Springfield Science Museum. On view from Jan. 24 to May 3, the exhibition brings to life all the different types of mathematics at work, whether in design, application, or use, behind the things kids love most — sports, games, design, entertainment, space, and robotics.

Math Alive! uses immersive and innovative technologies to create fun experiences that help visitors understand how math is used in countless ways. Highlights include a downhill race in which visitors ride snowboards and a photo stage on which visitors can capture their own image in a 360-degree action photo, in the style made famous in contemporary action movies.

“MathAlive! is designed to inspire, to spark the imagination, to reveal not only math at work, but the endless possibilities of math,” says Jenny Powers, director of the Springfield Science Museum. “We hope this experience will help kids better understand the need for math and motivate them to consider future careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.”

Six themed areas featuring a range of high-tech, mechanical, and multi-media interactive experiences provide challenges that use various types of mathematics as tools to help the visitor compete, design, build, optimize, or just play, depending on the activity. Along the way, animated character guides known as the BotZ help visitors tackle the challenges, explaining the math involved, prompting and encouraging answers, and jumping in if visitors get stuck.

Visitors can take the controls to master engineer various aspects of a modern city, jump into a ‘binary dance party,’ or program and control Curiosity, NASA’s Mars rover. Through a wide range of unique, interactive experiences, the exhibit takes math from its native form into the applied worlds of design, engineering, technology, and science.

At the exhibit’s opening celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, visitors can devise a brand-new sport and design protective athletic gear, build and test a snowboard on a mini-‘mountain,’ and take part in Move Like Keith Haring, an art and science activity exploring two-dimensional movement through artwork inspired by the iconic pop artist and activist. All opening day activities are free with museum admission.

MathAlive! is designed to appeal to visitors of all ages and levels of math ability, but particularly to kids in grades 3-8. The exhibit was organized in direct response to the larger need to improve math proficiency among students and inspire kids to explore and pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers. For teachers, the exhibit serves as an entertaining and relevant exploration lab. Each interactive station presents different types and levels of math, so students at different grade levels will find the entire experience relevant and supportive to what they specifically are learning in the classroom.

“Our educators are excited to support and expand on the concepts in MathAlive! with specialized interactive opportunities this winter,” said Larissa Murray, director of Education. “These fun and engaging experiences will showcase the integral role math plays in all aspects of life.”

Institutional collaborators for Math Alive! include NASA, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Society of Professional Engineers, MATHCOUNTS, and the Society of Women Engineers. The exhibition was made possible by Raytheon and produced by Evergreen Exhibitions, and is sponsored locally by bankESB and M&T Bank. MassMutual is the season supporter of the Springfield Museums.

Chanda Care Celebrates Five Years of Care, Community Impact

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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AGAWAM — Chanda Care, a home care, education, and care coordination organization, is celebrating five years of service to individuals and families navigating aging, illness, and complex care needs.

Founded in 2021 by registered nurse, educator, and case manager Chantal Bernard, Chanda Care was established to address persistent gaps in care coordination, caregiver education, and family advocacy across the healthcare continuum. The organization welcomed its first client in February 2021, and has since grown into a trusted, community-based provider rooted in dignity, presence, and clinical expertise.

Over the past five years, Chanda Care has served hundreds of individuals and families across Western Mass.; built a multi-disciplinary team of caregivers, nurses, and care leaders; earned repeated national recognition as Employer of Choice and Provider of Choice; launched Chanda Care Academy, an education and compliance platform supporting caregivers, nursing students, and families; secured state funding to establish a Registered Apprenticeship Program, supporting workforce development and retention; expanded partnerships with ASAP programs and Veterans Affairs; and founded Chanda’s House, a nonprofit initiative focused on dignified end-of-life care, education, and access.

In 2024, Bernard completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, strengthening the organization’s strategic foundation while remaining deeply rooted in its mission. During this time, she also launched Real Talk, a series of community education sessions offering families practical guidance, emotional support, and honest conversations around caregiving, illness, and end-of-life planning.

Looking ahead, Chanda Care will expand its community impact in 2026 through the growth of the Chanda’s House Scholarship Program, ensuring families can access compassionate end-of-life support regardless of financial barriers.

“Five years later, our commitment remains the same — to close gaps in healthcare while keeping care dignified. Every caregiver supported and every family served reinforces what’s possible when care is led with presence and intention.”

UMass Amherst Earns Third Community Engagement Classification

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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AMHERST — UMass Amherst earned the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement (CE) Classification, a designation by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights an institution’s commitment to community engagement.

The Carnegie Classifications are a ramework for categorizing and describing colleges and universities in the U.S., frequently used by policymakers, funders, and researchers as a critical benchmarking tool for post-secondary institutions. It is considered a mark of excellence for institutions that prioritize active collaboration with public, private, and nonprofit partners to address humanity’s urgent challenges and serve the public good.

“UMass Amherst’s commitment to serving the common good is a guiding principle for everything that we do: our academic programs, our research and scholarship, our partnerships and collaborations for community engagement and economic development, and our creative and entrepreneurial endeavors,” UMass Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes said. “I am gratified that UMass Amherst has once again achieved this mark of excellence.”

This is the third time UMass Amherst has earned the classification, after receiving it in 2008 and 2015. UMass Amherst is among 157 public institutions nationwide to earn the classification for 2026.

The year-long documentation and application effort involved members of the UMass Amherst Faculty Senate Council on Public Engagement and Outreach and the office of Civic Engagement and Service-Learning, along with members of the faculty, leaders of major campus engagement initiatives, deans, and associate deans.

The university’s application focused, in part, on eight major academic-community partnerships being pursued by UMass Amherst with external partners. Exemplary community partnerships reviewed by the Carnegie Commission includet the UMass Cranberry Station’s partnership with the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Assoc., the Holyoke Community Energy Project, and the UMass Amherst Food as Medicine initiative.

Attorney Christine Webster Merges Practice with Flynn Law Title & Escrow

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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OXFORD — Flynn Law Title & Escrow announced a strategic merger with Attorney Christine Webster, a practitioner known for her distinguished service to clients throughout Greater Springfield and Western Mass. Through this merger, Flynn Law will expand its presence into Webster’s established West Springfield office, which will continue operating from the same location with uninterrupted service to clients and partners.

“Christine is widely recognized as one of the region’s foremost real estate attorneys,” said attorney Patrick Flynn, founder and CEO of Flynn Law. “Her deep expertise, long-standing community relationships, and unwavering client commitment make her an exceptional addition to our firm. By integrating our team and technology into her established office, we are strengthening Flynn Law’s service model while ensuring her clients continue receiving the same trusted experience — now with even greater support.”

Webster’s West Springfield office will remain fully operational as it transitions under the Flynn Law umbrella, with expanded capabilities and support from the firm’s multi-state network of attorneys, paralegals, and client-service professionals.

“Partnering with Flynn Law allows me to continue serving my clients from the office and community they already know, while gaining access to expanded resources, advanced technology, and a larger support team,” Webster said. “I’m thrilled to join forces with Patrick and the Flynn Law team, and I look forward to offering an elevated level of service to my clients, real estate partners, and the Greater Springfield market.”

Tech Foundry Graduates Fall 2025 Cohort

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 13, Tech Foundry, the preeminent IT support training program in Western Mass., graduated its fall 2025 cohort of students, who dedicated 18 weeks to advancing their technology skills to prepare for entry-level tech roles in helpdesk, systems, and network administration. Students have undergone Tech Foundry’s rigorous classroom training, completed month-long internships, and earned Google IT support certificates.

Kalord Lee and Dondre Scott were elected by their classmates to speak during the ceremony. They both remarked on the unwavering support of the Tech Foundry staff and their fellow classmates throughout the program.

“Everyone at Tech Foundry taught me that tech wasn’t the endgame; it was the starting point,” said Scott, one of the first graduates to obtain a full-time tech job, launching his career at Paragus IT. “Success doesn’t end at one job. It’s the journey to gaining the life you want to live. The best thing Tech Foundry taught me is that my success is going to mirror the effort that I put in.”

Keynote speaker Jose Delgado, vice president of the Springfield City Council, shared his personal journey with the graduates, imploring them to work hard and never give up on their dreams no matter what obstacles lie in the way.

“I enjoyed getting to meet this cohort of students, and I’m excited for their future,” he said. “Their energy and enthusiasm for the program was on full display. Tech Foundry is giving students hope and building the future IT professionals right here in Springfield.”

Added Tech Foundry CEO Tricia Canavan, “every graduation ceremony for Tech Foundry is special, showcasing the perseverance of the people we serve. I was honored by the number of community members, family, and friends who came to support the accomplishments of this group of students, and thankful for the community of supporters and partners that make this work possible. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for the fall 2025 cohort.”

Conference Committee Convenes to Reconcile Cannabis Reform Bills

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Legislature convened the first meeting of the bicameral conference committee charged with reconciling the differences between Senate Bill 2749 and House Bill 4206, two major proposals aimed at reforming the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws.

State Sen. Adam Gómez will serve as the Senate chair of the conference committee, working alongside state Rep. Daniel Donahue, who will chair on behalf of the House. Gomez and Donahue currently serve as co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy and will lead negotiations for their respective chambers. The conference committee also includes state Sens. Joanne Comerford and Peter Durant, and state Reps. Carlos González and Michael Soter.

Gómez emphasized the importance of a collaborative, transparent process as the committee begins its work.

“As we begin this work, my priority is ensuring that Massachusetts’ cannabis framework continues to advance real social equity,” he said. “Our communities fought hard for a system that creates opportunity, repairs harm, and opens doors for people who were disproportionately impacted by past enforcement. Any reform we pass must strengthen — not weaken — those commitments. I’m looking forward to a collaborative process that delivers a fair, transparent, and equitable path forward for the Commonwealth.”

While both chambers agree on the need to update the state’s cannabis laws, several important differences must be reconciled before a final bill can advance. The committee will work to align the two bills’ differing approaches to restructuring the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC), updating regulatory oversight, and modernizing aspects of the state’s cannabis framework while increasing legal possession limits from one ounce to two ounces in public, and from 10 ounces to 20 ounces at home.

The committee’s work comes as the CCC recently approved regulations for social consumption sites, requiring municipalities to opt in and establish local rules. A proposed ballot initiative seeking to repeal adult-use legalization is also advancing through the certification.

The committee will continue meeting over the coming weeks as members work toward a final compromise bill for consideration by both chambers.

40 Under Forty Nominations Due Feb. 24

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 20th annual 40 Under Forty awards.

The 40 Under Forty program was launched in 2007 to honor young professionals in in the region, not only for their career achievements, but for their service to the community. Winners hail from a host of different industries; many are advancing the work of long-established businesses, while others have created their own entrepreneurial opportunities. Nominators help BusinessWest identify young professionals in the four counties of Western Mass. who have stories that deserve to be told.

Nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2026 are due by Tuesday, Feb. 24. They can be submitted at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce to Host Breakfast Panel on Jan. 23

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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GREENFIELD — From creating jobs and supporting the workforce to purchasing locally and strengthening community stability, nonprofits generate ripple effects that benefit the entire regional economy.

On Friday, Jan. 23 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Greenfield Community College, the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast panel that reframes nonprofits as economic engines. Attendees will leave with a broader understanding of how nonprofits help power Franklin County as local leaders highlight how good deeds lead to big dividends for local communities.

Everyone is welcome, and registration is required by Jan. 20. Click here to register.

HCC Art Gallery Exhibit Imagines Radical Valley Future

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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HOLYOKE — A new exhibition in the Taber Art Gallery at Holyoke Community College (HCC) asks visitors to imagine a future Pioneer Valley 100 years after the fall of capitalism.

“River Valley Radical Futures” opens Tuesday, Jan. 20 and runs until Thursday, March 12. The gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. and a closing talk from project lead and curator Alix Gerber and a book launch on Thursday, March 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The show features the work of eight area artists and has its origins in the Making Radical Futures Lab at Smith College in Northampton. Gerber is a post-doctorate fellow and associate director of Smith’s Design Thinking Initiative.

“The lab uses participatory and speculative design practices to explore collaborative ways of imagining futures without capitalism,” Gerber said in a statement about the show. “Worker cooperatives, mutual aid networks, and other community groups came together through a series of workshops throughout the Pioneer Valley to imagine how their values and current work might lead to future, alternative economic systems.”

Those sessions led to the creation of an illustrated map of the Connecticut River Valley 100 years beyond the fall of capitalism.

In “River Valley Radical Futures,” the map is brought to life by paintings and sculptures and other artwork — “artifacts excavated from the future we imagined,” Gerber said.

Gallery visitors will see body extensions and creature masks, cow brushes and bells made from local materials, a floating house design, a tool sharing station, a secret-baring mural, a flood system made from local clay, and an apothecary, among other pieces.

The exhibition includes the work of artists Sunny Allis, Mary Kate Cleary, Andrea Hairston, Bo Kim, Sharon Leshner (a.k.a. Sharona Color), Michael Madeiros, Laura Torraco, and David von Dufving.

“This is an exciting project that opens up the art-making process from what is usually a single artist materializing their thoughts alone in the studio into a collaborative effort between artists, educators, community workers, facilitators, and organizers,” gallery Director Rachel Rushing said. “By collaborating across disciplines and experiences, the workshop participants were able to imagine the kind of future their work could make possible.

“When visiting the Taber, you’ll see artwork that has begun the process of bringing those ideas to life,” Rushing added. “Imagination is at the core of this exhibition, and I hope visitors will be inspired and energized to continue imagining what kind of future we all hope to create together.”

The Taber Art Gallery, located off the lobby of the HCC Library on the second floor of the Donahue Building, is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during regular school sessions.

Vilenti Tulloch Sr. to Host Book Launch Event on Jan. 24 at White Lion Brewing Co.

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — Educator and author Vilenti Tulloch Sr., in partnership with AC Consulting and Media PR Firm, announced the official book launch of his latest work, Engage to Excel: Building Trust, Belonging, and Success in the Middle School Years. The celebration will take place on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at White Lion Brewing Co., 1500 Main St, Springfield.

In Engage to Excel, Tulloch draws upon his extensive experience in education to provide a roadmap for parents, teachers, and mentors navigating the critical middle school years. The book offers actionable strategies for fostering trust and creating environments where young students feel a genuine sense of belonging — essential pillars for long-term academic and personal success.

The launch event will feature insights from the author, book signings, and a lineup of guest speakers who will discuss the evolving landscape of middle school education and student engagement.

Attendees can choose from three levels of participation: general admission ($25), which includes entry to the launch event and author presentation; premium ticket ($50), which includes enhanced event access and book-related benefits; and VIP experience ($75), which includes exclusive access, preferred seating, and dedicated time with guest speakers and the author. Click here to secure tickets.

“Middle school is a transformative time that requires a unique approach to engagement,” Tulloch said. “This book is designed to bridge the gap between students and the adults who support them, ensuring no child feels left behind during these pivotal years.”

Daruma Japanese BBQ & Sushi AYCE Campaign Raises $3,584.11 for Fire Victims

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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HOLYOKE — Daruma Japanese BBQ & Sushi AYCE announced the successful completion of its inaugural fundraising initiative in support of those impacted by the fires on Clemente and Franklin streets. Through the generous support of the community, Daruma raised a total of $3,584.11 for the Enlace de Familias relief fund. On Jan. 13, a check representing the full donation amount was presented to Enlace de Familias, directly benefiting the 36 families whose lives were affected by these devastating events.

The campaign stands as a testament to Daruma’s commitment to stand with neighbors in times of crisis and foster a spirit of solidarity across Holyoke. By leveraging its platform and the enthusiasm of the local community, Daruma provided both immediate and meaningful aid, while delivering a dining experience that brings people together.

Each ticket, valid for Daruma’s All You Can Eat menu, allowed guests to enjoy premium Japanese BBQ and sushi while ensuring that the full value of their purchase supported local relief efforts. Upgrades to the premium grill menu were available at redemption, further increasing the overall contribution. Every dollar raised went directly to the Enlace de Familias relief fund, maximizing the impact of each purchase.

Daruma’s efforts are grounded in respect, inclusion, and an unwavering desire to serve as a true community partner. “We are deeply grateful for the trust and generosity demonstrated by the community,” Daruma management stated. “Delivering this donation is a proud moment for us all, and we remain dedicated to engaging with and supporting our neighbors.”

As the team looks ahead, Daruma is eager to identify more opportunities to support the Holyoke community — not only through charitable action, but also by providing a dining experience that celebrates togetherness and resilience. Daruma remains committed to listening, learning, and building even stronger partnerships throughout Holyoke.

Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start Welcomes Two Members to Policy Council

By BusinessWest Staff January 14, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently welcomed two new members, Monalisa Smith and Maritza Sostre, to its parent-led policy council.

Across the country, Head Start organizations engage parents and community representatives to make up local policy councils, providing input and guidance on program decisions. Council members play a critical role in shaping policies, ensuring accountability, and representing the voices of the families and communities served by HCS Head Start. Their active participation helps ensure the program remains responsive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the children and families it serves.

Other 2025-26 HCS Head Start policy council members include Jasarah Burgos (chairperson), Kathy Gasque (vice-chairperson), Gladys Rivera (shared governance liaison), Amber Cichowski, Cinnamon Smith, Esther Alicea, Fanny Perez, and Raven Core.

Eversource Marks 100,000 Smart Meter Installations as Statewide Rollout Continues

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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BOSTON — Eversource has officially reached 100,000 smart meter installations in Massachusetts, a significant milestone in the company’s multi-year effort to upgrade more than 1.5 million meters statewide and deliver more modern, resilient tools and benefits to customers.

Smart meters are a cornerstone of Eversource’s grid modernization strategy, enabling secure, two-way communication between the meter and the electric system. The technology supports faster outage detection and restoration and near real-time energy usage information that helps customers better understand and manage their electricity use. As a result, 100,000 customers can now benefit from usage alerts that help eliminate bill surprises, along with deeper insights into the drivers of their energy bills and the steps they can take to reduce them.

“Reaching 100,000 installations is an important milestone for this program and a testament to the progress our teams are making across the state,” said Luis Pizano, director of Smart Metering and Smart Meter Operations at Eversource. “Smart meters strengthen reliability, improve customer service, and give customers greater visibility into their energy use, all while laying the foundation for a more resilient, modern energy system.”

The milestone installation took place in Easthampton, where Eversource crews have been steadily exchanging thousands of meters each month. Installations began in Western Mass. in the summer of 2025 and will continue into early 2026 before expanding into Eastern Mass., where the installation of communications devices to support the meters is more than 75% complete. As deployment continues, Eversource expects to exchange tens of thousands of meters per month, with substantial completion of the statewide rollout targeted for the end of 2027.

Smart meter technology is widely adopted nationwide, with more than three-quarters of electric meters in the U.S. now equipped with smart capabilities, and Eversource’s program builds on that proven track record. The program meets rigorous industry standards for safety, security, and privacy, using encrypted communications to protect customer usage data.

As more customers receive smart meters, additional benefits will roll out, including automated outage reporting and remote connection and disconnection of service that will make moving easier than ever.

Click here to learn more about smart meters, get a preview of the tools and information available with a smart meter, see a tracker of meter installation progress, and find out what to expect during the exchange process.

The Mount, Straw Dog Writers Guild Announce Nine Writers for 2026 Residency

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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LENOX — The Mount and Straw Dog Writers Guild announced the nine writers selected for the 2026 Residency for Emerging Writers. They will be working on developing their respective works at the Mount for one week each, between March 1 and March 21.

Submissions were reviewed anonymously and ranked based on quality of writing, originality of voice, and the potential for growth as a writer. The 2026 writers in residence include Victoria Baena, Sharon DuPree, Ali Goldstein, Caprice Gray, Margaret Jameson, Molly Lanzarotta, Arya Samuelson, Nina Michiko Tam, and Hafsa Zuliqar.

“The selection committee was invigorated by the depth and originality of the applications,” said Sarah Margolis-Pineo, residency lead and Public Programs director at the Mount. “We can’t wait to welcome the nine talented writers to Edith Wharton’s home in the spring.”

This is the 12th year the Mount has offered writers an opportunity to create at the Mount, and its fifth year partnering with Straw Dog Writers Guild. The revamped residency now focuses on writers who are developing their craft. There is no prerequisite for being published. Applications open in September each year at edithwharton.org.

GCC Expands Inclusive Higher Education Through MAIPSE Support

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) is expanding access to inclusive higher education as part of a statewide investment in the Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) initiative.

The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced $3.6 million in grant funding awarded across Massachusetts public colleges and universities to support students with severe disabilities.

Thanks to this investment, GCC has been able to hire a dedicated MAIPSE coordinator, Emily McClintock, who has been working since September to build the program and recruit potential candidates.

At GCC, the initiative has been branded as the WINGS (Widening Inclusive Networks for Growth & Success) Program, and is currently recruiting students 18 or older for the fall 2026 semester. Through the program, students with intellectual disabilities, severe autism spectrum disorder, and other significant developmental disabilities will be able to participate in undergraduate academic courses, internships, work experiences, extracurricular activities, and on-campus student life alongside their non-disabled peers.

“Greenfield Community College has a long-standing commitment to access, inclusion, and meeting students where they are,” said Michelle Schutt, president of Greenfield Community College. “Thanks to the MAIPSE initiative, the WINGS program can expand that commitment by creating inclusive pathways that recognize the strengths, talents, and potential of students with disabilities. This support helps ensure that all students can fully participate in the academic, social, and workforce experiences that are central to college success.”

GCC’s participation in the MAIPSE initiative builds on the college’s broader mission to promote equity and access in higher education, including its emphasis on wrap-around support services, workforce preparation, and inclusive campus culture.

“In addition to the strong student support systems established at GCC, our WINGS program offers access to person-centered planning, skill building, and regular comprehensive advising meetings,” McClintock said.

Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts Awards $130,000 for Community Resilience

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts announced $130,000 in Community Resilience grant awards this year to 17 organizations serving women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

These awards were directed to nonprofits working in priority areas such as domestic violence prevention and recovery, immigration, trans justice, and proximate leadership movement building.

“Due to federal, state, and local funding cuts, this unexpected money is a true gift at a very challenging time,” said Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts.

This streamlined grant cycle bypassed the standard application process to strengthen organizations already leading critical work and reinforce community resilience.

“The fund’s steadfast commitment to creating a more just and equitable society strengthens our work every day — whether we are helping newcomers secure legal status, reunify with loved ones, or find safety and stability in their new communities,” according to a statement by the Ascentria Care Alliance Immigration Legal Assistance Program.

Point32Health Foundation made this rapid-response cycle possible. Its funding will elevate Women’s Fund grantmaking to support community-centered approaches addressing social, racial, and health inequities.

“In times like these, organizations thrive when resources are intentionally aligned with the areas of greatest need and impact,” Parent Villages CEO LaTonia Naylor said.

Grant recipients for this funding round include 413 Cares, Alianza DV Services, All Inclusive Support Services, Ascentria Care Alliance, Berkshire Dream Center, Berkshire Resources for Integration of Diverse Groups and Education, Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, the Gray House, Parent Villages, Resilience Center of Franklin County, Roca Inc., Safe Passage, Springfield Housing Authority, Tapestry Health, Transhealth, Translate Gender, and YWCA of Western Massachusetts.

“Many organizations leading essential community resilience work lack the time or staff capacity for lengthy applications,” said Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. “This grant cycle reflects our commitment to gender equity, the power of collective action, and standing with others to advance gender equity.”

Tech Foundry Awarded $2.35 Million from Ceres Foundation

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT workforce development and training, was recently awarded multi-year grants totaling $2.35 million from the Ceres Foundation, the largest award in Tech Foundry’s history. While some of the funding will cover general operating expenses, the majority of the grant money will be used to enhance the organization’s data systems and fund stipends for alumni and students of Tech Foundry’s IT workforce training program, which was recently renamed Tech Launch.

Research indicates that stipend programs for workforce training focusing on underrepresented people can have significant and measurable positive impact on participants, resulting in increased graduation and job placement rates and persistence in accessing living-wage jobs. Through this program, students and alumni in good standing from the 2023-29 cohorts will be eligible for stipends based on program and milestone completion. Details about the program can be found at www.thetechfoundry.org/stipend.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Ceres Foundation and humbled by their faith in our mission,” Tech Foundry CEO Tricia Canavan said. “As an organization, we have been seeking a way to fund stipends for our students since the program’s inception. This initiative is a game changer for those seeking alternative pathways for career growth. It is our hope that the stipends funded by Ceres will allow individuals, who were previously unable to join our programs, the means to invest in their futures.

“In addition, the operational dollars awarded by Ceres will catalyze the priorities of our new, three-year strategic plan, which is focused on growth and serving more people and communities,” she added. “Funding for new data systems will allow Tech Foundry to better track and analyze our programs, making real-time strategy adjustments and evaluating longitudinal impact, which will improve outcomes for those we serve.”

Tech Foundry is currently accepting applications for its spring 2026 cohort, which begins on Feb. 9 and will run for 18 weeks. The deadline to apply is Jan. 16. For more information, visit www.thetechfoundry.org/cohort-application.

United Way of Pioneer Valley to Host First Leaders Lounge of 2026 on Jan. 15

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD — United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) will host its first Leaders Lounge of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

“As we jump into the new year, we want your thoughts and wishes for what the Community Leadership Connect (CLC) can be doing for you and your organization,” the United Way stated. “We will spend part of the coffee hour discussing your innovative ideas, while later sharing and reflecting on how CLC helped support community leaders in 2025.”

Register through Facebook by clicking here, or visit uwpv.org and click the rotating banner on the home page to locate the event.

Valley Communications Systems to Host AV Pathways Showcase on Jan. 14

By BusinessWest Staff January 13, 2026

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CHICOPEE — Valley Communications Systems will host the AV Pathways Showcase on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at its headquarters, 20 1st Ave., Chicopee. The full-day, hands-on event brings together leading technology partners and regional education programs to introduce students to real-world careers in the commercial audiovisual industry.

The showcase is presented in partnership with Midwich and features industry leaders including Bose Professional, Barco ClickShare, Logitech, and Absen. Educational partners include Veritas Charter Prep School, the Tech Foundry Tech Bridge Program, and guest organization the Loop Lab, which helped develop the Pro AV curriculum being introduced to students across Western Mass.

Approximately 40 to 50 students and instructors will participate in guided demonstrations, interactive system walk-throughs, and short career talks that show how professional audio, video, collaboration, and LED display technologies are designed, installed, and supported in real commercial environments. Students will rotate through hands-on stations, interact directly with manufacturers and engineers, and learn how classroom skills translate into careers in technology integration.

“The AV industry is growing, but awareness of the career paths is still limited,” said Michael Tremble, CEO of Valley Communications Systems. “This event is about opening doors. We want students to see what this industry looks like in practice, meet the people behind the systems, and understand that there are real, long-term careers here in our region.”

The AV Pathways Showcase is part of a broader effort to strengthen workforce development across Western Mass. by connecting education programs with employers, manufacturers, and technology partners. By pairing curriculum with live systems and working professionals, the event aims to spark interest, build confidence, and create a clearer pathway from classroom to career.

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Bousquet Mountain Parters with McNinch Restaurant Group

Second Chance Composting Launches Program in Lenox

Eversource Named Among Most Responsible Companies

U-Haul Partners with Devon Self Storage Springfield

Brick Marketing Launches Chamber of Commerce Discount

Area Nonprofits Benefit from HCC Giving Tree Campaign

Rick’s Place Receives $25,000 from Community Foundation

Health New England Awards $176,000 to 49 Nonprofits

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