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Elms College to Welcome Irish Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant for 2019-20

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CHICOPEE — Elms College announced it will host an Irish Fulbright language teaching assistant (FLTA) during the 2019-20 academic year.

Yvonne De Faoite of Limerick, Ireland, will teach Irish (Gaelic) language and culture. The Irish FLTA position is co-sponsored by the Irish Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts.

“The Fulbright FLTA program allows us to broaden the range of language classes that we offer at Elms College,” said Joyce Hampton, director of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives at Elms. “This is such a benefit to our students because learning another language develops a global perspective for students and sparks an interest in international affairs.”

The college also regularly offers classes in American Sign Language, Spanish, and English as a second language.

De Faoite earned her primary teaching degree from Froebel College of Education in 2008. In 2012, she spent a year in Australia, where she gained international teaching experience. She recently completed a master’s degree in Irish immersion education from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick. Prior to that, she completed a diploma in educational leadership in University College Dublin. De Faoite’s educational interests include immersion and second-language acquisition.

As a Fulbright Irish FLTA, she will teach the Irish language and culture to Elms College students and to community members through the Irish Cultural Center. She will also take classes at Elms.

Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee Receives $5,000 Grant from MassMutual Foundation

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CHICOPEE — The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee received a $5,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of a national Community Service Award (CSA) program. The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is one of 32 organizations nationally to receive an award. The MassMutual Foundation made the grant as a tribute to the volunteer efforts of Robert Houle, a MassMutual agent with Unity Financial & Insurance Group in Holyoke and an alumnus of the club.

“We are stronger when we come together as a community, and our Community Service Awards program recognizes a group of MassMutual financial professionals who embody this spirit, working with members of their respective neighborhoods, towns, and cities, helping nonprofits with which they are involved grow and thrive,” said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. “We are proud of the time and energy Rob dedicates to better his community and delighted to support the great work MassMutual financial professionals do with organizations across the country.”

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee is to enable all young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

“We are grateful to receive this grant to help support the current programs and services provided at the club, which include art, athletics, homework help, and nutrition, to name a few,” said Jason Reed, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee.

Added Houle, “I am very pleased that my dedication to the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee has been recognized by the MassMutual Foundation. This grant will provide much-needed funding to continue supporting the youth in our community.”

Work Opportunity Center to Cut Ribbon at New Community-based Day Service Facility

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Work Opportunity Center Inc. will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23 at its newly acquired and renovated community-based day service (CBDS) facility located at 111 Park Ave. in West Springfield. Mayor Will Reichelt will cut the ribbon at approximately 9 a.m.

Established in 1969, Work Opportunity Center (WOC) initially served its participants through a center-based work-service model. Community-based day services were added in the summer of 2014. On June 30, 2016, center-based work services were discontinued for all participants, and those services were converted to CBDS. As of July 1, 2019, there are approximately 84 individuals participating in WOC’s CBDS services. On July 1, 24 program participants and five staff members transferred from the WOC facility in Agawam to its newest facility in West Springfield.

The CBDS program of enables individuals with developmental disabilities to enrich their lives and enjoy a full range of community activities by providing opportunities for developing, enhancing, and maintaining competency in personal, social, and community activities. Service options for individuals participating in the CBDS program include career exploration, community-integration experiences, skills development and training, volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits, health and fitness classes, socialization experiences, and support to enhance interpersonal skills, as well as the pursuit of personal interests and hobbies.

The renovation of the 111 Park Ave. facility is supported by a $5,000 grant by United Bank in addition to a $1,000 grant from the Rotary Club of West Springfield.

“The city of West Springfield is happy to have Work Opportunity Center return to West Springfield, and we look forward to a long and mutually beneficial partnership,” Reichelt said.

Added Robert MacDonald, executive director of Work Opportunity Center, “this new West Springfield community-based day services program will offer individuals from the West Springfield/Agawam area better access for working, volunteering, and exploring in their community. The program is designed so individuals will spend less time commuting and more time participating in community activities. More community involvement will help individuals become more comfortable in their community.”

Nominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor a specific segment of the local population: women who are making an impact in and on this region. Nominees who score the highest in the eyes and minds of a panel of three independent judges will be honored at a luncheon on Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Springfield.

‘Women of Impact’ was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can be from the world of business, they can also be from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, healthcare, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of all these — any inspirational women on any level.

Last year’s inaugural class of honorees included Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director for Public Services, Springfield City Library; Kerry Dietz, owner and principal, Dietz & Co. Architects Inc.; Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority; Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village; Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University; Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start Inc.; and Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 2. For nominating guidelines and to submit a nomination, click here.

TommyCar Auto Group and Country Bank are the event’s presenting sponsors, Comcast Business is supporting sponsor, New Valley Bank & Trust is speaker sponsor, and WWLP-22 News/CW Springfield is media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

American Benefits Group CEO and Founder Bob Cummings Reelected as President of NAPBA

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Bob Cummings has been re-elected to serve as president of The National Association of Professional Benefits Administrators (NAPBA).

A  NAPBA trustee since 2007, Cummings was first elected NAPBA president in 2015, and has been an instrumental force in the emergence of the consumer directed healthCare industry over the past 20 years, orchestrating the growth of NAPBA as the primary compliance standards and best practice organization for third party employee benefits administrators serving the consumer directed healthcare industry.

As CEO and Founder of American Benefits Group (ABG), a leading national employee benefits administrator located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Cummings has been a pioneer of the consumer directed healthcare industry before the term even existed. ABG was one of the first administrators of flexible spending accounts (FSAs) in 1989 along with COBRA, billing administration and commuter benefit accounts in the 1990’s. When health savings accounts (HSA) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRA) were enabled under the Internal Revenue Code in 2002, ABG was one of the early leaders in administering consumer directed healthcare plan designs.

As pre-tax account-based plans became a lynchpin of most employer benefit plans designs along with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), NAPBA was founded to promote compliance and best practice standards in the administration of pre-tax account based plans. All NAPBA member organizations are third-party administrators (TPAs) focused on the administration and service of employer sponsored plans for consumer directed pre-tax accounts such as FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, and commuter benefits as well as COBRA administration services. Collectively NAPBA member organizations provide services to more than 30 million employee healthcare consumers nationwide.

“Almost 20 years ago when NAPBA was founded, a number of forward- thinking industry pioneers saw the need to help create the map for this emerging industry,” said Cummings. “We recognized that benefits- administration companies who focused on these pre-tax account based programs could also gain from aligning and sharing though leadership, establishing the benchmarks for best practice operational excellence as well as promoting compliance standards and emerging technology innovation.

“NAPBA has emerged as the sole organization dedicated specifically to the TPA benefits administration industry, with a mission to unleash the full potential of consumer directed healthcare,” he went on. “As we contemplate the future of how consumers engage with healthcare in a much more personal and intelligent way, we recognize that we’ve made tremendous progress, and yet we still have many miles to go. Rapid technological and changes in the healthcare delivery system are creating unprecedented marketplace disruption but also unprecedented opportunity. As an organization, NAPBA is dedicated to helping our members adapt to these changes and maintain their pivotal role as key stakeholders in the story. We’re creating the future roadmap for the empowered healthcare consumer – getting to consumer directed healthcare 2.0 requires vision and innovation, NAPBA members understand that it’s our responsibility to lead the charge. We’re going to not just deliver the road map, we’re creating the intelligent digital GPS navigation system.”

Linda Morgan Named VP, General Counsel at Springfield College

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SPRINGFIELD — Linda Morgan, an attorney with extensive experience in higher education, has been named vice president and general counsel at Springfield College, effective Aug. 26, President Mary-Beth Cooper has announced.

Morgan will provide legal counsel and guidance to the leadership of the college and will serve as secretary to its board of trustees. She will be a member of the president’s senior leadership team.

Joining Springfield College with 13 years of service as a practicing attorney and more than six years in positions of senior-level organizational management and financial administration, Morgan is demonstrably practiced in providing leadership to institutional compliance with laws and regulations pertinent to higher education including the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Jeanne Clery Act.

She provides experience in broad aspects of law and related matters including contracts, agreements, litigation, legal investigations, dispute resolution, mediation, business formation, compliance, and management. Morgan is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Morgan most recently worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts providing expertise in areas of employment law adjudication and related statutory interpretation. Her previous experience also includes service as Associate Dean for Gender Equity at Bard College, grant administrator within the School of Medicine at the University of Maryland, and as an attorney in private practice. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College and a juris doctor from Western New England University School of Law.

She has teaching experience as an adjunct professor at Holyoke Community College and Greenfield Community College.

Tickets on Sale for Third Annual Brew at the Zoo

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SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center is hosting its third annual Brew at the Zoo on Aug. 17.

This year’s event will feature signature craft beer tastings from a dozen local professional brewers, including Fort Hill Brewery, Vanished Valley Brewing Co., Iron Duke Brewing, Two Weeks’ Notice Brewing Co., Drunken Rabbit Brewing, White Lion Brewing Company, Abandoned Building Brewery, Rustic Brewing Company, Loophole Brewing Services and Sam Adams Boston Brewery.

For the first time, Brew at the Zoo will also feature a home brew competition, with beer tastings from One Way Brewing, Catseyesoup Brewing, Clear Headed Brewing, Down to Earth Brewing, Coalescent Brewing Co., Beech Hill Brewing, Stockade Brewing, Strongman Brewing Company, Drawing Board Brewing Company, and Process Brewing Project.

Live music will be provided by Jonny Taylor Music. Four food trucks will be on hand from Cantina Curbside Grill, Murphy’s Pub, North Elm Butcher Block, and Gran-Val Scoop.

The day also features games, a dunk tank and misting stations. General admission tickets are $40; VIP tickets are $50, and include early entry, animal interactions, and special giveaways. VIP hour starts at noon, with the gates opening for general admission at 1 p.m. Last pour is at 4:30 p.m. Designated driver tickets are available for $20. If general admission tickets are still available, a limited number will be sold at the door for $45. Tickets are available for purchase through The Zoo’s website, www.forestparkzoo.com, or through its Facebook page.

Presenting sponsor of the 2019 Brew at the Zoo is United Bank. Other sponsors include PeoplesBank and USA Hauling.

All funds raised from Brew at the Zoo support the 180 animals that call The Zoo in Forest Park their home, 365 days a year. More than 90% of The zoo’s animals are elderly, disabled, injured or otherwise deemed non-releasable. Located on 4.5 acres inside Springfield’s Forest Park, The Zoo is an independent nonprofit focused on education, conservation and rehabilitation.

PIP in East Longmeadow Receives Franchise Top 10 Award

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EAST LONGMEADOW — PIP in East Longmeadow recently received a Top 10 Sales Volume award recognizing the business as one of the top 10 in the entire PIP franchise network. The award is based on 2018 annual sales revenue and was announced at the annual PIP Convention, staged July 17-20, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in Texas.

PIP in East Longmeadow is owned by Michael and Vicki Tarby and Bob and Claudia Pelzek.

“Our top 10 franchisees are innovators who set an example of excellence for the entire network,” said Richard Lowe, president and COO of Franchise Services Inc., parent company of PIP. “They adopt new products and services to consistently fulfill their customers’ needs and they deliver exceptional customer service. I congratulate Michael, Vicki, Bob, and Claudia for this outstanding achievement.”

PIP is a marketing, signs, and print provider that specializes in the creation and execution of growth-oriented solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses.

GCAi’s Darcy Fortune Wins Ad Club Creative Award

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SPRINGFIELD — The Ad Club of Western Massachusetts recently recognized The Innovation Series with an award in the Video Series category.

The Innovation Series is a documentary-style video series produced by Darcy Fortune, producer for Garvey Communication Associates Inc., for PeoplesBank. The series explored Valley Venture Mentors and some of its more unique entrepreneurial teams. The series was hosted by Matthew Bannister, first vice president of Marketing and Innovation for PeoplesBank.

“We have worked with PeoplesBank for a long time and knew that they were themselves an innovator,” noted Fortune. “We also helped Valley Venture Mentors get up and running as well as secure its first solid funding. So, we knew critical elements of each of their innovation stories and thought we had the makings of an interesting series.”

According to the bank’s website, the Innovation Series was designed and produced with the belief that PeoplesBank can not only be innovative, but help inspire innovation as well. Over the course of six episodes, Bannister interviewed innovation influencers and startup founders to glean specific ‘how to’ suggestions as well as ‘what to avoid’ advice.

The series garnered considerable media attention with feature stories appearing in BusinessWest and several other area media outlets, as well as a sizable viewing audience. GCAi also distributed the Innovation Series through social media channels where it accumulated almost 400,000 total impressions, 100,000 engagement actions, and 90,000 video views at the time of the award.

Fortune’s team included GCAi’s John Garvey as producer, Mary Shea as project manager, and James Garvey as digital dissemination manager. Matthew Derderian served as director of photography.

Fortune is an experienced media professional and video producer having served on assignment desks for both ABC and FOX News affiliates and who has developed videos and animations for GCAi clients including Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Cape Cod Cooperative Bank, MP CPAs, PeoplesBank, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Winchester Savings Bank. She also just released two new pro bono videos for The Children’s Study Home and Wild Care of Cape Cod.

The Innovation Series videos can be viewed at: https://www.bankatpeoples.com/innovation

 

Nominations Close August 2 for Super 60

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Super 60 awards program, presented by Health New England, with platinum sponsor People’s United Bank.

Marking its 30th year, the awards program recognizes the success of the fastest-growing and privately-owned businesses in the region, which continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional economy.

Each year, the program identifies the top-performing companies in revenue growth and total revenue. Last year, Total Revenue winners combined for more than $750 million in revenues, with 25% of these winners exceeding revenues of $40 million. All winners in the Revenue Growth category had growth in excess of 13% while one-quarter of the top 30 companies experienced growth in excess of 75%.

To be considered, companies must be independently and privately owned, be based in Hampden or Hampshire county or be a member of the Springfield Regional Chamber, produce revenues of at least $1 million in the past fiscal year, and be in business for at least three full years. Companies are selected based on their percentage of revenue growth over a full three-year period or total revenues for the latest fiscal year.

Companies may be nominated by financial institutions, attorneys, accountants, or be self-nominated, and must submit a nomination form and provide net operating revenue figures for the last three full fiscal years, signed and verified by an independent auditor. All financial information must be reported under generally-accepted accounting principles and will be held and considered confidential and not released without prior approval.

Nomination forms are available by contacting Grace Szydziak at [email protected] or (413) 755-1310.  Nominations must be submitted no later than August 2.

The Super 60 awards will be presented at the annual luncheon and recognition program on Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chez Josef in Agawam.

New HCC Baking Course Open to All

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HOLYOKE — This fall, Holyoke Community College will for the first time offer a stand-alone professional-level baking course open to anyone who wants to improve their baking skills.

The 14-week evening course, Baking and Pastry Arts I (Culinary 114), will run Mondays from 4:30 to 9:15 p.m., Sept. 9 through Dec. 9, at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke.

The two-credit course, taught by HCC baking instructor Maria Moreno Contreras, is exactly the same as the first of two baking courses required for students enrolled full time in HCC’s Culinary Arts certificate and associate degree programs. For this new course, though, there are no prerequisites, and students don’t have to enroll in any other classes.

“Anybody can take this course,” said Contreras, a professional baker who previously worked at the Blue Heron Restaurant in Sunderland and operated her own local baking business, Chilean Sweets.

Students in Baking and Pastry Arts I will learn about ingredients, measurement techniques, culinary math, and nutrition as well as the steps required to make yeast breads, quick breads, cookies, cakes, cake decorations, laminated dough, pate a choux, custards, puddings and dessert sauces.

“It’s a full-tilt professional baking course,” said Kristine Ricker-Choleva, interim dean of Business.

Since the opening of the Culinary Arts Institute in 2018, HCC has received a lot of phone calls from people interested in taking baking classes but who might not have time to attend a comprehensive culinary school.

“This course is for anyone who wants to get a good base in baking fundamentals” she said. “It would also be appropriate for professionals working in the food industry who want to strengthen their baking skills or baking businesses, such as people who own food trucks or small bakeries.”

If this course is successful, HCC will offer Baking and Pastry Arts II in the spring 2020 semester for students who want to continue. Depending on demand, HCC might also add a full-time baking certificate program to its slate of culinary arts offerings.

“A lot of culinary schools have a baking track,” she said.

The cost of the course is $547. Seating is limited. To register, contact the HCC Admissions office at 413-552-2321 / [email protected] or apply online at hcc.edu/admissions.

 

NetLogix Selected to the Channel Futures MSP 501 List

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WESTFIELD — NetLogix, a managed-services provider and technology partner based in Westfield, announced its selection to The Channel Futures MSP 501 List for 2019.

Released annually, this award recognizes the worldwide top managed-service providers who exhibit innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed service. These organizations have distinguished themselves among the largest pool of applicants the MSP 501 has ever received.

Since its inception, the Channel Futures MSP 501 list has aimed to identify the most groundbreaking managed-services organizations operating today, each of whom have become known for their advanced solutions that have a potentially limitless potential for growth. The companies on this list have reputations for not only excellent services but also an ability to adapt to the changing needs of customers, a demonstrated ability to help organizations get the most out of their technological investments and establishing partnerships based on professionalism and trust.

“I’m incredibly proud of the NetLogix team and all the hard work they’ve done to bring the company where it is today,” said Marco Liquori, founder and owner of NetLogix. “Without them and their dedication, we would never have become the business we are today — an excellent team of professionals, who put our client’s best interests and satisfaction above everything else.”

GCC Foundation Annual Fund Campaign Surpasses Goal

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GREENFIELD — “One mission, many lives changed” was the theme of this year’s Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation fundraising campaign, co-chaired by Lindsay Stromgren, Amherst assistant fire chief and a GCC alumnus, and Amy McMahan, owner of Mesa Verde Restaurant in Greenfield. Thanks to their leadership and the strong annual-fund support by business and individual donors, the recently completed campaign raised $1,094,237 in support of students and programs at the college.

“We exceeded our $1,000,000 goal by nearly 10%, made possible by increasing support for GCC students from our community,” said Regina Curtis, GCC’s executive director of Resource Development. “She noted that setting the goal represented a big step, as the GCC Foundation had never previously set a campaign goal that included seven digits. “It was very exciting and a little anxiety-provoking all at once, but this community continues to prioritize access to education for all.”

Leigh Rae, president of the GCC Foundation board of directors, added that “we are extremely grateful for the continued support of GCC by our caring community.” She noted that the funds raised are critical for student success, as that support will continue to help the college provide access to higher education that might otherwise be out of reach without GCC.

GCC President Yves Salomon-Fernández expressed her appreciation for the campaign leaders and volunteers who help elevate the mission and work of GCC. “Our mission to prepare students across all walks of life for meaningful careers and citizenship is more relevant today than ever before. With college becoming increasingly elusive for so many because of cost, we are beyond grateful to our community for prioritizing equity in access to higher education. Our region relies on an educated citizenry.”

Stromgren co-chaired the campaign with McMahan this year because “I wanted to do more for the college, recognizing the multiple connections I have and have had to GCC over the years.” Stromgren graduated from the college’s Fire Science program in 1995, his daughter Merissa is a current student, and his father taught at the college in its early years.

Noting how many lives are touched by the college, McMahan added, “GCC welcomes everyone, and it welcomes back students who have had to take a break because of life circumstances. The school is the foundation of so many careers and career changes. I’m honored by the opportunity to support this institution that is so pivotal to evolving our local workforce and community.”

Berkshire Bank CEO Signs Pledge to Advance Diversity and Inclusion

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BOSTON — Berkshire Bank has joined the growing coalition of businesses pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. More than 600 CEOs have come together for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, including Berkshire Bank’s Richard Marotta.

By signing on to this commitment, Marotta and Berkshire Bank are pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion.

“Berkshire Bank has been committed to serving the communities in which we operate for over 170 years,” Marotta said. “The neighborhoods we work with have changed greatly over this time. We want to ensure, as demographics shift and our communities become more racially and ethnically diverse, that we’re as nimble and adaptive as possible. For us, this means creating programs and services that are inclusive and address the needs of our neighbors. We are committed to making sure all of our customers feel like we are attuned to their financial dreams as well as their struggles. We are honored to sign this pledge, as it is a reflection of the values we hold dear.”

Proponents of a diverse and inclusive workforce say it facilitates community but also drives innovation and creativity. A recent study found that 85% of those surveyed reported that diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.

“We are so proud that we are continuing to build momentum and support for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion across companies, industries, and regions. This collaboration expands our reach and brings in unique values, actions, and perspectives to continue to raise the bar for the entire business community,” said Tim Ryan, U.S. chairman and senior partner of PwC and chair of the steering committee for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion. “The overwhelming support for the coalition has been amazing to see, and with each and every new organization signing on, we have the opportunity to put our commitments into action by working together to improve diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and communities.”

Northampton Survival Center Announces 40th-anniversary Events

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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Survival Center invites the public to join in its 40th-anniversary celebration with events in August and September that highlight local businesses and their support for the center’s role in Northampton and nearby communities.

A series called “40 Ways to Cook a Carrot” will kick off the festivities the week of Aug. 19-25, with participating restaurants featuring a carrot-inspired appetizer, entree, dessert, or drink in recognition of the center’s bright-orange carrot logo.

After-hours parties will take place at various downtown businesses on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. A single price of $25 will allow ticket holders entry into all participating parties, with each party staging its own select activity, such as live music, merchandise discounts, and more.

The Window Stroll Challenge, expected to run several days in early September beginning Friday, Sept. 6, will showcase creative downtown window displays starring the center’s carrot logo. A map, published in a special pull-out section of the Daily Hampshire Gazette and available in participating stores, will orient visitors to the downtown area. An online version of the map, directing strollers to participating window displays, will do double duty as customers use it to vote for their favorite windows and also join in a hidden-carrot contest, with eventual winners eligible for prizes.

Finally, businesses outside the downtown area plan a toiletry drive and challenge to see which participating business can collect the most donations of toiletries, such as toothpaste, soap, diapers, and other personal-care items.

Founded in 1979 and currently located at 265 Prospect St., the Northampton Survival Center is a food pantry that has been serving the Hampshire County community for 40 years, with over 15 million pounds of healthy food distributed during that time. A dedicated band of volunteers helps the center fulfill its mission to improve quality of life for low-income individuals and families by providing food and other resources in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

Nominations for Women of Impact Awards Due Aug. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest magazine is currently accepting nominations for its second annual Women of Impact, a recognition program launched in 2018 to honor a specific segment of the local population: women who are making an impact in and on this region. Nominees who score the highest in the eyes and minds of a panel of three independent judges will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Springfield.

‘Women of Impact’ was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can be from the world of business, they can also be from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, healthcare, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of all these — any inspirational women on any level.

Last year’s inaugural class of honorees included Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director for Public Services, Springfield City Library; Kerry Dietz, owner and principal, Dietz & Co. Architects Inc.; Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority; Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village; Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University; Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.; Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start Inc.; and Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Nominations are due by Friday, Aug. 2. For nominating guidelines and to submit a nomination, click here.

TommyCar Auto Group and Country Bank are the event’s presenting sponsors, Comcast Business is supporting sponsor, New Valley Bank & Trust is speaker sponsor, and WWLP-22 News/CW Springfield is media sponsor. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600.

PV Financial Group Welcomes Cindy Bigras as Financial Advisor

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LUDLOW — Community-based financial-advising firm PV Financial Group (PV) recently welcomed the newest member to its financial-advisory team, Cindy Bigras, CFP. Bigras and her staff will operate out of their office in West Springfield, expanding PV Financial’s services and continuing its growth as a company.

With more than 30 years of working independently and running her own advisory practice, Bigras will bring a wealth of investment knowledge and will help PV Financial form strong relationships with clients and their families.

“Personally knowing Cindy for over 20 years, it was a natural fit for our firms to merge based on our commitment to providing excellent client experiences,” said Edward Sokolowski, managing partner. “Cindy has made a difference in the lives of her clients through the caring advice she has provided, and we look forward to continuing that legacy here at PV Financial Group.”

A financially savvy and hard-working individual, Bigras has always maintained a passion for helping others with their finances, Sokolowski added. Working as an agent and as a broker at a major insurance company before starting own practice gave her a solid foundation in risk management that proved essential to a financial-planning career.

Theory Wellness Wins Bid for Chicopee Dispensary

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CHICOPEE — Theory Wellness, a craft cannabis company, has received a special permit from the city of Chicopee to move ahead with its plans for a medical and recreational cannabis dispensary at 672 Fuller Road. The company has been working with the city since the summer of 2018 and was selected to operate one of the four permitted dispensaries in the city during a competitive bidding process.

Seven months after successfully transitioning its Great Barrington medical dispensary into recreational sales, Theory looks forward to commencing construction immediately on this new project. Its expansion into Chicopee will mark the third dispensary for the company, which currently has locations in Bridgewater and Great Barrington. The Chicopee site will be its second co-located storefront to support both medical and recreational cannabis sales.

“We conducted extensive statewide research to identify new locations, and Chicopee was top of the list for us due to its terrific geographical positioning for our customers and its thoughtful city permitting process,” said Brandon Pollock, CEO of Theory Wellness. “It’s a great opportunity for Theory, and we believe it will be for the city as well. We’ve learned a lot from our adult-use sales experience in Great Barrington, and have translated that into the design of our newest dispensary in Chicopee.”

Theory expects to begin sales in November, and will soon begin construction on the new location, which has ample parking and is just minutes from both I-90 and I-291. The company anticipates hiring about 40 full-time employees and expects to generate tax revenues in the range of $250,000 to $500,000 per year for the city.

Berkshire Communicators Inc. Wins ATSI Award of Excellence

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PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Communicators Inc. has been honored with the ATSI 2019 Award of Excellence for the 15th straight year. This award is presented annually by the Assoc. of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s trade association for providers of telecommunications and call-center services, including answering services and message delivery across North America and the U.K. Berkshire Communicators was presented with the award at ATSI’s annual convention in Dallas.

Independent judges are contracted by ATSI to evaluate message services over a six-month period. The scoring criteria includes response time, rep courteousness, accuracy, account knowledge, and overall impression of the call. Now a 15-time winner, Berkshire Communicators earned the Platinum Award.

“The ATSI Award of Excellence is a great way for our members and their employees to evaluate how they are providing service to their customers,” ATSI President Joseph Pores said. “It enables them to identify the things that make them great and also the areas that they can work on to get better. We have members that have been involved in the program for decades and are very proud each year when they win the award.”

The award started 23 years ago as a means to improve the overall quality of the call-center industry by setting expectations and measurements to ensure a successful call-handling experience.

Berkshire Communicators is owned and operated by the Gore family of Lee and employs 20 full- and part-time personnel. The company operates 24/7/365, processing more than 600,000 calls per year and 6,200 alarm signals per day in its central alarm-monitoring station.

MassDevelopment Provides $310,000 for Real-estate Projects Across Massachusetts

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BOSTON — MassDevelopment announced up to $310,000 in funding for 10 projects through its Real Estate Technical Assistance program. Under this program, through a combination of in-house expertise and contracts with consultants, MassDevelopment works with municipal officials, planners, local stakeholders, and others to address site-specific and district-wide economic-development challenges. The technical-assistance funds will support a range of projects, from feasibility studies to master-planning efforts.

Locally, the town of Greenfield will use one of the awards to prepare a market assessment and operational analysis of proposed uses in the First National Bank and Trust building. This follows a feasibility study that consultant Taylor Burns completed in June.

The other local award will be given to the city of Holyoke to develop architectural and financial analyses to determine the cost of rehabilitation of the former National Guard Armory at 163 Sargeant St. Findings from the analyses will help the city secure additional funding needed to move the project forward.

“As part of our mission to help communities thrive, we’re proud to provide funding for real-estate services that will advance local economic-development goals in 10 cities and towns around the Commonwealth,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Lauren Liss. “These projects will enable municipalities to explore the development potential of key properties, address streetscape and infrastructure needs, and plan for smart growth.”

Lovin’ Spoonfuls Brings Food-rescue Program to Hampden County

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LONGMEADOW — Lovin’ Spoonfuls celebrated the launch of its food-rescue program in Hampden County yesterday at Longmeadow Open Pantry. With a goal to rescue and distribute fresh food that would otherwise be wasted, it will be delivering food to 17 partner nonprofits in Hampden County.

The event hosted speakers both within and outside the organization to speak about the launch, as well as a demo of what a typical delivery looks like. State Rep. Brian Ashe shared his personal story as a kid who grew up in Longmeadow on welfare, oftentimes going without food.

“I’m so happy you’re in Longmeadow today to show the good work you do, and show the people of Western Mass. the good work that is done,” he said. “Stuff like this is really near and dear to my heart, and it’s so important to me personally and professionally.”

Lovin’ Spoonfuls, established in 2010, serves nearly 40 cities and towns across Eastern Mass., focusing on perishable, nutritious food. Its rescues provide meals to more than 30,000 individuals every week. Partners in its move to Western Mass. include the Longmeadow Open Pantry, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Big Y, and Rachel’s Table.

“One of the things that I was always troubled about was the waste that happens in the supermarket, and is there a way to capture that waste and have it go to people that really could use it and need it?” said Charlie D’Amour, president and CEO of Big Y Foods. “With Lovin’ Spoonfuls, we have a wonderful opportunity to connect that much more and in a very timely way … it’s food rescue for a reason because it would just be going to waste, and there’s an opportunity to have it not go into the landfills, but have it go and do some wonderful good.”

Lauren Palumbo, chief operating officer at Lovin’ Spoonfuls, noted that, between the organization’s six routes in Greater Boston and the MetroWest area, plus now Hampden County, it is rescuing more than 75,000 pounds of food each week.

“It has been a goal of ours for some time to expand into this region and serve the additional communities outside of our home base in the Greater Boston area, and it has taken a lot to get to this day,” she said. “We’re so pleased to now be on the ground working in Hampden County.”

Elms College Establishes Graduate Admission Office

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CHICOPEE — Elms College announced a new Office of Graduate and Continuing Education Admission to streamline the application process for graduate, post-baccalaureate, and continuing-education students.

The new office will focus on the recruitment, admission, and enrollment for all graduate and continuing education programs at Elms College.

“Prospective graduate students typically have different needs than undergraduates,” said Jonathan Scully, vice president of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Elms College. “They need more flexibility, as well as reassurance that graduate study will fit into their lives and specific insight into how a graduate degree or certification will advance their careers. Our graduate admission counselors will support incoming graduate students and help them navigate the process.”

Nancy Davis has been named director of the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education Admission. Davis, who holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University and an MBA from Elms College, most recently served as Business Development specialist for the college’s MBA program and Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership for more than three years. She previously worked as the director of Career Development at Elms for nearly five years, as director of Career Services at BHCI in Windsor, Conn., and as a technical recruiter, both for CMC Technical in Virginia and independently.

“Nancy has been a part of the Elms community for eight years, and her ability to build relationships, recruit students, and represent all that is Elms College make her perfectly suited for this role,” Scully said.

Davis’s team will include two graduate admission counselors. Undergraduate and transfer students will continue to work with the Office of Undergraduate Admission throughout the application, acceptance, and orientation process.

Cannabis Control Commission Opens Certification Process for Responsible-vendor Trainers

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BOSTON — The Cannabis Control Commission announced it has begun accepting applications from entities seeking to achieve state certification as responsible-vendor trainers for marijuana-establishment agents. The program, the first of its kind to be mandated statewide by a cannabis regulatory agency, is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees of cannabis businesses in the Commonwealth.

“Massachusetts’ regulations include safeguards that ensure marijuana establishments operate carefully and adults have information they need to make educated decisions when they purchase cannabis,” Commissioner Kay Doyle said. “The launch of our Responsible Vendor Training Program will double down on those measures by ensuring all agents have standardized skills and knowledge to fulfill their duties, which will enhance service to customers and increase the safety of all who participate in the legal industry.”

Instructional designers and related professionals who wish to become certified as trainers for the Commission’s program may apply through the Massachusetts Cannabis Industry Portal. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Vendor trainers are required to be independent companies and are prohibited from being owners of, employees for, or having a controlling interest in a licensed marijuana establishment.

Approved responsible vendor trainers must offer a real-time, interactive program, either live or online, in which instructors impart standardized training to marijuana-establishment agents, including but not limited to the following areas: the effects of cannabis on the human body, preventing diversion and sales to minors, seed-to-sale tracking compliance; and operating in accordance with state laws, regulations, local rules, and other topics.

Trainers also must be able to verify the identification of all attendees and certify their successful completion of the program. The commission will review and approve curricula every two years for trainers to remain certified.

Once the program launches, marijuana-establishment staff will be required to complete at least two hours of responsible-vendor training as part of the state’s annual, eight-hour general training minimum required of agents who are registered to operate in the adult-use industry. All owners, managers, and employees that are involved in the handling and sale of marijuana will be required to attend courses through a certified provider within 90 days of hire.

Springfield College Hosts 29th Annual Senior Games

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SPRINGFIELD — Since 1991, Springfield College has been a supporter of the Massachusetts Senior Games, hosting the annual event on the campus each summer. The tradition continued during the weekend of July 13-14, as hundreds of participants took part in a range of events, including track and field, swimming, racquetball, and more.

The Massachusetts Senior Games kindles the Olympic spirit and ignites the flame for thousands of older adults across the Commonwealth, giving them the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities throughout the year. Once again, Joan Simmons, associate professor of Occupational Therapy at Springfield College and Massachusetts Senior Games board member, helped lead current Springfield College occupational-therapy students in volunteer efforts, demonstrating the college’s Humanics philosophy.

Formed by Jack Neumann, Springfield College professor emeritus, the Massachusetts Senior Games has been a staple event on campus for 29 years. Neumann was a World War II veteran, a Springfield College football coach, a chairman of the National Senior Games, and a medical psychotherapist. He helped generations of students, athletes, and senior citizens improve and enrich their lives over his 57-year career as an educator.

STCC Students Land Internships at MIT Lincoln Laboratory

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Leading Lights

Two Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) students are working as interns this summer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Defense research and development center in Lexington.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory selected Douglas Bednarczyk and Shane Richardson, students from the Optics and Photonics Technology program at STCC. They are interning at the Lexington facility through August.

Richardson earned his associate degree from STCC in May, but will return this fall to take additional classes. Bednarcyzk finished his first year in the two-year Optics and Photonics Technology program and hopes to earn his associate degree in spring 2020.

Students in the Optics and Photonics Technology program learn about the practical applications of light, optics, and electronics. High-tech applications include lasers, fiber optics, holography, laser materials processing, optical systems, and more.

“Students in the Optics and Photonics Technology program at STCC train on state-of-the-art equipment used in many commercial laboratories,” said Nicholas Massa, department chair for Optics and Photonics Technology. “There aren’t any other associate-degree programs like ours in the region. That’s why companies approach us. They discover our students know how to use the laser equipment and know the theory. They’re ready to go to work.”

Massa said there are not enough trained candidates to meet the demand for jobs in the optics and photonics industry.

“I get calls every day from companies asking about candidates for internships and full-time positions. Nearly all of my students who graduate from the program get hired, and they often get multiple job offers,” he said. “After you get a degree in Optics and Photonics Technology, you can land a job that pays between $40,000 and $60,000 a year to start, and you go up from there.”

Bednarczyk is a third-generation STCC student. His grandfather studied electrical engineering technology, and his father graduated from a biomedical technology program. He looked into the optics and photonics technology after reading an article about STCC’s program.

“I enjoy the program,” he said. “It’s really engaging and hands-on. I’m not the type of kid that was meant to sit behind a computer all day. To use the laser-etching and marking systems we have, I think that’s a blast.”

Meanwhile, Richardson came to the Optics and Photonics Technology program with a bachelor’s degree in theater from a university in California. At STCC, Richardson had the opportunity to study with a mentor, Eric Lim, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

“As a hiring manager, I’ve been impressed with the quality of students who came out of this program,” said Lim, who worked at a laser-technology company. “It was exciting to find a student who was hands-on and interested in laser physics, something I had trained for in my graduate days. So I was very happy to mentor Shane.”

For his class project at STCC, Richardson experimented with converting invisible infrared light into visible green light.

“In order to change light to interact with anything, we have to change the wavelength, and that is what this whole experiment was about,” he said. “I didn’t realize how much I was going to enjoy the program or how beneficial it was going to be. It was a nice fit. I like the people here, and I like the atmosphere. Not many people know about optics and photonics technology.”

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Aug. 21: Party on the Patio Chamber Open House, 4:30-7 p.m., sponsored by Westfield Bank, Polish National Credit Union, and PeoplesBank. Networking, international foods from favorite Chicopee restaurants, cash bar, and live music. Cost: $25 or two for $40. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Aug. 29: Seminar: “Grants and Opportunities Available to Small Businesses” with Samalid Hogan, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Hampton Inn, Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank. An interactive opportunity for small businesses and startups to learn how to tap into state and local support. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Coffee, tea, and light breakfast included. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Sept. 12: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m.. hosted by the Red Fez. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Networking fun at a Chicopee staple, featuring a full Portuguese buffet and cash bar. Space is limited for this annual event. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Sept. 18: Salute Breakfast: “Maintaining the Work-Life Balance,” 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by MassMutual Learning and Conference Center, Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Featuring state Rep. Aaron Vega (chief greeter) and Kathy Anderson of Holyoke Medical Center (keynote speaker). An interactive opportunity for small businesses and startups to learn how to tap into state and local support. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Register at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Sept. 12: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Nini’s Ristorante, 124 Cottage St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. The event will include food provided by Nini’s, a cash bar, and business-to-business relationship building. This event is free to members and their employees; however, pre-registration is required. Non-members are invited for $20. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Sept. 27: “Women and the Art of Risk,” 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. This year’s women’s leadership event will feature workshops, discussions, and career-development opportunities, all led by distinguished women from the Pioneer Valley. Hear personal and professional stories of how taking calculated risks led these women to new adventures and made them stronger leaders. Keynote speaker: Jody Kasper, chief of Police, city of Northampton. Cost: $119, which includes breakfast and lunch. A table of 10 may be purchased for $875. Pre-registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.northamptonchamber.com

(413) 584-1900

• Aug. 1: Downtown Northampton Marketing Meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. Join the Greater Northampton Chamber, the Downtown Northampton Assoc., and Rhyme Digital for a presentation and feedback session on northampton.live, the new website for all things Northampton. Learn about how businesses can engage in digital marketing and plug into this resource. Cost: free. For more information, visit northamptonchamber.com.

• Aug. 21: Dazzle and Dine Holiday Menu Preview Party, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Inn on Boltwood. Planning your holiday party? Mix and mingle with the inn’s team, take a tour of its event spaces, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a sampling of entrées, and live entertainment. Reserve your holiday party early to receive special discounts and perks. Cost: $20 per person. For more information and to register, visit northamptonchamber.com.

• Sept. 11: September Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Northampton Survival Center. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with friends and colleagues. Cost: $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit northamptonchamber.com.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Aug. 7: West Meets West Business After Hours, hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. A networking collaboration between the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and West of the River Chamber of Commerce. Cash bar and appetizers will be available. Bring your business cards and expand your network. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 cash at the door for non-members. Marketing table sponsorships are available for $100.

• Sept. 9: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by the Arbors, 40 Court St., Westfield. Join us for coffee with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested so we may give our host a proper head count. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• Sept. 16: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Polish National Credit Union, 1 Parkside Ave., Westfield. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free to both chamber members and non-members. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618, or register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events.

• Sept. 21: September Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Platinum event sponsor: Baystate Noble Hospital. Gold sponsor: Westfield Gas & Electric. Silver sponsor: A Plus HVAC Inc. Bronze sponsors: Behavioral Health Network/the Carson Center, Governor’s Center, and the Arbors. For sponsorships or registration questions, e-mail [email protected] or call (413) 568-1618. Cost to attend: $28 for members, $43 for non-members. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Aug. 7: West Meets West Networking with Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m., hosted by 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Join us for a night of networking with the Greater Westfield Chamber, featuring food, raffle prizes, and fun for all. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 cash at the door for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• Sept. 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Partners Restaurant, Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• Sept. 17: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Presenting sponsor: Health New England. A panel of legislators, featuring state Sens. James Welch and Donald Humason and state Reps. Nicholas Boldyga and Michael Finn, will provide updates from Beacon Hill, followed by a question-and-answer session. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorships or to register online, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information on ticket sales, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

www.springfieldyps.com

• Aug. 15: August Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the White Lion Summer Beer Garden Join us for our signature networking Third Thursday. YPS will be hanging in the VIP area. Cost: free. Register at www.springfieldyps.com.

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Connecting Youth with Careers

River East School-to-Career recently held its annual breakfast meeting at the Ludlow Country Club. The program places high-school students from Belchertown, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Ware, and Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in a business environment to gains skills through part-time jobs and internships. Seven student-mentor teams were honored for their outstanding work performance and providing students with job opportunities. Hampden Veterinary Clinic and Baystate Health Eastern Region accepted the Business Champion Award for providing work-based learning opportunities to students each year for the past 15 years.

From left, Jennifer Gouvin, president, River East School-to-Career board of directors; Lori Manseau, manager, Rehabilitation Services, Baystate Wing Hospital, accepting the award on behalf of Baystate Wing and Baystate Mary Lane; and Loretta Dansereau, director, River East School-to-Career Inc.

From left, Gouvin; Dr. Penny Peck, owner, Hampden Veterinary Clinic; and Dansereau.

A Bed for Every Child

The Cooperative Credit Union Assoc. Inc. (CCUA), on behalf of Massachusetts credit unions, along with members of the Massachusetts Credit Unions Social Responsibility Committee, recently presented a $202,725 check to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless at the third annual Stephen D. Jones Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament in support of “A Bed for Every Child.”

From left: Charlene Bauer, Metro Credit Union; Ronald McLean, CCUA; Rui Domingos, Naveo Credit Union; Mark Cochran, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union on behalf of the Stephen Jones Family; Kevin Zipps, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union; Tina Baptista, Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless; Paul Marotta, Hanscom Federal Credit Union; David Plantier, MassMutual Federal Credit Union; and Peter Panaggio, St. Anne’s Credit Union. Committee members not pictured include Sarita Ledani, RTN Federal Credit Union; Robert Lockett, Workers’ Credit Union; Melissa Morin, Credit Union of the Berkshires; and Jon Reske, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union

Xtraordinary Day of Service

Berkshire Bank employees recently came together to package more than 50,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, which will be sent to nations where starvation is a key concern. The donation was a part of the bank’s annual Xtraordinary Day of Service, when the bank closes its offices early to empower employees to volunteer in their local communities. The event is in its fourth year. The volunteer work for Rise Against Hunger was one of 37 projects completed as a part of Xtraordinary Day. More than 90% of Berkshire Bank’s workforce participated in the event, totaling over 6,000 hours of volunteer work in a single day throughout the bank’s footprint.

Surprise Gift

On June 21, Richard’s Fuel and Heating celebrated its 500th Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling mini-split installation with an event that surprised lucky customer Lisa Bartlett, as well as the installation technicians. Briget Michaud, business manager at Richard’s Fuel and Heating and one of the organizers of the promotion, showed up with a cake and balloons and presented Bartlett with a gift certificate covering half her unit and installation costs. Richard’s Fuel and Heating also donated $500 to the Easthampton Council on Aging.

From left: Michaud, Bartlett, and Sean Gallagher from BellSimons Co., the Mitsubishi Electric rep for Richard’s Fuel and Heating.

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets

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

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Richard Green Jr. v. the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $406,225.60
Filed: 6/6/19

Michael Sullivan v. Dr. Matthew Charles and New Beginnings Chiropractic, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $271,867
Filed: 6/7/19

Mercedes Balcewicz as representative of the estate of Angel A. DeCastro v. the Collins Cos., et al
Allegation: Wrongful death: $6,000,000+
Filed: 6/10/19

Maria D. Mendoza v. Riverside Park Enterprises Inc. and Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $25,152.34+
Filed: 6/11/19

Erick Santana-Colon and Anette Rivera-Colon v. National Retail Systems Inc. and Schneider National Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $23,993.90
Filed: 6/17/19

Nancy Paquette v. Home Depot U.S.A. Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $15,000
Filed: 6/18/19

Tina Lynch v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP and UE Chicopee Holding, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $25,529.63
Filed: 6/19/19

Mabel Lemieux v. American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC; Ninety Nine Restaurant Inc.; and Kantany, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $35,294.01+
Filed: 6/20/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Five Star Building Corp. v. Hadley Concrete Services, LLC and Christopher J. Baj
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence, breach of implied warranty of good faith and fair dealing: $288,534.20
Filed: 6/18/19

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Hilda Worden v. the Thomas Memorial Golf & Country Club Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $37,332.07+
Filed: 5/8/19

Financial Pacific Leasing, LLC v. Leroy Page Sr. d/b/a Page Construction
Allegation: Breach of equipment finance agreement: $69,803.88
Filed: 5/16/19

Laura Liebenow individually and d/b/a Laura Liebenow Handling v. Stephen Blanco individually and d/b/a Empyrean Australian Shepherds
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing: $31,269.47+
Filed: 5/21/19

Joanne Kuzmeskus, personal representative for the estate of Louise Kujdzio v. Jane Doe, RN; Jennifer Jordan, RN; Sarah Marchefka, NP; Lisa Levheim, M.D.; and Joshua Mintz, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $25,000+
Filed: 6/5/19

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Conversation on College Closures

July 26: State Sen. Jo Comerford and state Rep. Mindy Domb will host Department of Higher Education Commissioner Carlos Santiago for a regional conversation on the topic of preventing and addressing the impact of college closures. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the town meeting room at Amherst Town Hall, 4 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. This event is an opportunity for community members to learn about the governor’s proposal for preventing closures and share questions, concerns, insights, and recommendations with the commissioner. The conversation will be interactive, and concerned individuals who are not able to attend in person can submit questions and comments for the commissioner by using the hashtag #askDHE on Twitter. Additionally, in an effort to make the event as accessible as possible, Comerford and Domb will also live-stream the event from their Facebook pages and take questions via those Facebook feeds as well.

Sunset & Vines

July 27: Glendale Ridge Vineyard at 155 Glendale Road, Southampton, is again hosting Sunset & Vines, an annual fundraising event for the Northampton Survival Center, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This family-friendly benefit features music by Kate Lorenz and the Constellations, and local comedian Kelsey Flynn will serve as master of ceremonies. Food trucks will include the Bistro Bus, Local Burgy, Little Truc, and Chill Out. Proceeds from ticket sales — $15 in advance at 2019sunsetandvines.brownpapertickets.com or $20 at the door — go directly toward purchasing food for clients who visit the Survival Center. Children 12 and under are free. Attendees are invited to enjoy a mini-Tanglewood experience by bringing a blanket or chairs and a picnic if they choose. The rain date is Sunday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

DeVries Fine Art Reception for 40th Career Anniversary

Aug. 10: DeVries Fine Art International announced it will celebrate sculptor Andrew DeVries’ 40th career anniversary with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at the DeVries Fine Art International Gallery, 62 Church St., Lenox, with picnic fare and art both inside the gallery and outside on the grounds. Rosie Porter and Tommy LeBeau will provide music. The gallery features original bronze sculptures, pastel paintings, and watercolors by the artist. New for this year is an educational room that gives a detailed description of the lost-wax process Devries uses, with a video and examples of different works in progress. DeVries began his career in Colorado by drawing dancers at the Ballet Denver Academy in 1978. Encouraged to try his hand at sculpture by the artistic director of the ballet company, he began to model figures in clay and wax. He went on to learn the lost-wax process under Lee Schenkeir and mold making under Raelee Frazier. In 1979, he cast and finished his first works in bronze. In 1984, he left for Europe, traveling to different museums in a period of self-study. Andrew entered the Paris – American Academy of Fine Arts for an academic year, then to the U.S. in the summer of 1985, settling in the small Berkshire hilltown of Middlefield, where he maintains his atelier and casting studio. His sculptures are in public and private collections worldwide. He and his wife, gallery Director Patricia Purdy, established DeVries Fine Art International in 2002.

Celebrate Holyoke

Aug. 23-25: Celebrate Holyoke, a three-day festival drawing an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people to downtown Holyoke each year, will take place at Heritage State Park. This year’s festival will include live musical performances, food and beverages from local restaurants, and goods from local artists and makers. The event’s new fiscal sponsor is Holyoke Community Media Inc., a nonprofit that seeks to promote all voices in the community through media. This year, songwriter, social commentator, storyteller, actor, and activist Arlo Guthrie returns to Holyoke on Aug. 24. The Celebrate Holyoke planning committee welcomes alcohol distributors, food trucks, restaurateurs, artisans, nonprofits, and community organizations to apply to be a part of Celebrate Holyoke at celebrateholyokemass.com/vendors. Although planning for Celebrate Holyoke has been underway for the last few months, the committee has opened up applications for volunteers during the three-day event. Volunteers are greatly needed for shifts throughout the weekend of the event.

‘Roots & Boots ’90s Electric Throwdown Tour’

Sept. 7: The Melha Shriners, in conjunction with the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, will present a day-long country music festival at the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The “Roots & Boots ’90s Electric Throwdown Tour” will bring a full day of music with six country acts, featuring nationally renowned artists Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin. Popular local bands King Kountry, Southern Rain, and Cottonwood will also perform. Ticket prices are $30 (general admission, advance sale), $35 (general admission, day of the show) and $40 (reserved seating). General admission is free for children under 5. Tickets are available online at 3countyfair.com/events. The gates will open at 10 a.m., with on-site parking available for $5 per vehicle. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverages will be permitted. General admission patrons are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets; however, beach umbrellas and pop-up tents are not allowed. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact event chair Shonn Monday at (413) 800-2312.

RVCC Golf Tournament

Sept. 13: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), a multi-faceted mental-health agency, will hold its fourth annual golf tournament fundraiser at 10:30 a.m. at East Mountain Country Club in Westfield. The event is presented by Action Ambulance Services. The funds raised will help RVCC to continue providing mental health and other essential supportive services to more than 7,000 individuals yearly throughout the Pioneer Valley. The cost per golfer is $100 and includes greens fees, a golf cart, gift bag, lunch, and dinner. Golfers will also be able to participate in a raffle and silent auction. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. There will also be contests on the course, with prizes donated by Marcotte Ford and Teddy Bear Pools. Other tournament sponsors include HCN, Unidine, PeoplesBank, CINTAS, Goss & McLain Insurance, Marsh & McLennan Agency, BMC HealthNet Plan, and Jefferson Radiology. For more information on sponsorships, in-kind donations, and registration, contact Angela Callahan, RVCC’s Marketing and Development specialist, at (413) 841-3546 or [email protected]. Information is also available at www.rvcc-inc.org or by visiting River Valley Counseling Center’s Facebook page.

Golf Tournament to Fight Childhood Hunger

Sept. 30: It’s a sad reality that one in six children in the U.S. goes hungry every day, but it’s a reality Feed the Kids is trying to change. The group will hold its second annual charity golf tournament to benefit No Kid Hungry and the HPS Weekend Backpack Program at Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. No Kid Hungry is a national organization that raises funds to support school breakfast programs, summer meals, afterschool meals, and more for children throughout the country. The HPS Weekend Backpack Program distributes bags of nutritious and easy-to-prepare meals to children at the end of each week that they can enjoy over the weekend. Feed the Kids is currently seeking donations for the tournament’s silent auction, individual and corporate sponsors, and, of course, golfers. Check-in for the scramble-format tournament will begin at 10 a.m., with a shotgun start at noon. The fee is $160 per golfer, which includes greens fees, driving range, cart use, lunch, cocktail hour, dinner, and a gift bag. There will also be prizes, a raffle, and an auction. To make a cash donation, donate an item for the raffle or auction, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or register to golf or for the dinner, visit feedthekidsgolf.com.

Healthcare Heroes

Oct. 17: The third annual class of Healthcare Heroes will be honored at the Sheraton Springfield from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Healthcare Heroes, a recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched in 2017 by HCN and BusinessWest. The program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and people providing that care. The class of 2019 will be profiled in the Sept. 2 issue of BusinessWest, and will be feted at the Oct. 25 gala. Tickets will go on sale in August. Healthcare Heroes sponsors include American International College (presenting sponsor), Development Associates (partner sponsor), Comcast (partner sponsor), and Elms College (supporting sponsor). Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

‘One Ocean, One People’

Oct. 24: Springfield College will host deep ocean explorer and environmentalist Fabien Cousteau and explorer and filmmaker Céline Cousteau for an evening titled “One Ocean, One People: The Cousteau Legacy and a Call for Environmental Action,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Fabien and Céline are the grandchildren of legendary explorer Jacque-Yves Cousteau. This event is free and open to the public. Both Fabien and Céline will highlight their commitment to fulfilling their family’s legacy of protecting and preserving the planet’s extensive and endangered marine inhabitants and habitats. Fabien stresses the need for bold and innovative thinking to progress conservation efforts worldwide. He encourages individuals to follow their own curiosity in developing cutting-edge solutions that can address regional and global environmental challenges. Through powerful storytelling, Céline uses her voyages around the world to offer a thoughtful perspective on the connection of the environment to populations around the world and how this knowledge is vital to the future of each of us on the planet.

People on the Move

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People on the Move

Amy Roberts

Steven Gardner

Jacquelyn Guzie

Nicole Stevenson

Tom Senecal, president and CEO of PeoplesBank, announced four appointments: Amy Roberts to senior vice president and chief Human Resources officer, Steven Gardner to assistant vice president and East Longmeadow Banking Center manager, Jacquelyn Guzie to assistant vice president and regional manager for First Suffield Bank (a division of PeoplesBank), and Nicole Stevenson to West Springfield Banking Center manager. Roberts oversees all human-resources and employee-engagement activities for 325 employees spread over 21 banking centers and three additional locations under development in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She leads a team that is responsible for talent recruitment and development, HR compliance, benefits, employee relations, compensation management, and HR-related associate communication. She has extensive experience in leadership development and coaching, change management, performance improvement, organizational learning and development, and employee engagement, as well as more than 20 years of experience serving in leadership positions in human resources. She holds a master’s degree in human resource development from American International College and a bachelor’s degree in communications from Bridgewater State University. She has also earned certificates in leadership development and succession planning, talent development and retention, and human capital management principles from the Human Capital Institute. Roberts’ volunteer service includes serving as a board member for the Center for Human Development, the United Way of Hampshire County, Leadership Pioneer Valley, and the STCC Foundation, as well as serving as an advisory board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters and a Read Aloud volunteer for Link to Libraries. In his new position, Gardner oversees and manages all aspects of a full-service banking center, including staffing, sales, lending, operations, business development, and community relations. He has 18 years of financial-services and banking experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and an associate degree in retail management from Holyoke Community College. He serves as vice president of the East Longmeadow Rotary Club, is a member of the ERC5 and West of the River chambers of commerce, and is a volunteer for Revitalize CDC and Junior Achievement. In her new position, Guzie is responsible for assisting in the growth of relationships for the Connecticut region. She has 20 years of banking experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate degree in business administration from the New England College of Business and Finance. She has served as treasurer of Suffield Chamber of Commerce and president of Suffield Rotary Club, is a member of the Asnuntuck Community College Foundation, and has volunteered for Suffield on the Green, the Suffield Business Showcase, and the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Assoc. In her new position, Stevenson oversees and manages all aspects of the West Springfield banking center, including staffing, sales, operations, business development, and community relations. She will also ensure that the banking center exceeds service and sales goals, provides excellent customer service, operates according to all bank policies and procedures, and serves as a leader within the community. She has 10 years of banking experience. She holds an associate degree in business administration and management from Holyoke Community College. Her volunteer service includes serving as a committee member for the West Springfield St Patrick’s Day, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade, and the Agawam St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. She also served as booth chair for Credit for Life Springfield and is a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, second vice president of the Safe Deposit Group of Western Mass., financial group volunteer for Rays of Hope, and a volunteer for Rebuilding Together. She is a member of the finance group for JDRF, the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield.

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Kevin Hurley

Kevin DeMarco

Darcy Lyle

Waterford Hotel Group announced three appointments at the Williams Inn. Kevin Hurley has been appointed general manager, Kevin DeMarco was named executive chef, and Darcy Lyle is director of sales. The new Williams Inn, located at the corner of Latham and Spring streets in Williamstown, will open on Aug. 15. Owned by Williams College, the inn will replace the current Williams Inn, which will continue to operate through July 31. With more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Hurley has dedicated his career to the hospitality industry by taking on various roles at several hotels and resorts in the U.S. in addition to his native Canada. Prior to joining the Williams Inn, he worked as assistant general manager at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester, Vt. He has also held posts at Omni Hotels and Resorts, the storied Charles Hotel in Cambridge, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bishops University in Sherbrook, Quebec and later went on to earn a master certificate in hospitality management from Cornell University. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., DeMarco has honed his culinary skills up and down the East Coast over the past 13 years. He joins the Williams Inn team from the Newport Restaurant Group in Newport, R.I. His last post was as chef tournant at Castle Hill Inn, a historic Relais & Châteaux property in Newport. He also worked at Grande’s Bella Cucina in Palm Beach, Fla. and Public Kitchen & Bar in Providence. He is a SWE-certified specialist of wine and spirits. Lyle brings a wealth of knowledge to the Williams Inn with 28 years of experience in the hospitality and sales industry. Prior to joining the Williams Inn, she worked in sales at the Clark Art Institute, and has also held positions in operations and sales at numerous hotels throughout the upstate New York region, as well as the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Assoc. She attended Herkimer Community College, where she received a degree in tourist facilities and management promotion. While in school, she interned with Disney, where she found her passion for the hospitality and tourism industry.

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Commissioners representing their respective Hampden and Hampshire county communities selected Kimberly Robinson to take the helm of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission as current Executive Director Tim Brennan prepares to bring his more than four decades of service in that role to a close this summer. Since 2011, Robinson has been executive director of the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency, which serves three counties anchored by Metro Reno, Nevada. Previous posts held by Robinson also include head planner for the city of Detroit and planning manager for the Washoe County Department of Community Development. Pending a successful contract negotiation, Robinson and Brennan will work together to identify a time over the next few months for the transition to occur.

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Aimee Dalenta

Nancy Ward

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced the appointment of Aimee Dalenta as chair of the Early Childhood Education Department and Nancy Ward as Early Education and Care Pathways grant and activity director. Among Dalenta’s roles is to oversee STCC’s new child development associate (CDA) plus certificate of completion program, which is designed for early-childhood educators and school paraprofessionals who want to get their CDA credential and earn college credit at the same time. Dalenta, a professional in the field of education for 14 years, has held roles as a classroom teacher, owned and operated her own preschool, and served as an educational consultant. She has worked at the college level for six years, training future teachers to succeed in the classroom. She will earn a doctorate in education from American International College in August. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Springfield College and master’s degree in education from Western New England University. In her new role, Ward will help launch STCC’s new child development associate (CDA) plus certificate of completion program. She has worked in the field of early education and care since 1987, when she began working as a resource developer at New England Farm Workers’ Council’s voucher child-care program. She became the director of the program in 1989 and continued in that role for 14 years. Ward also worked in the Early Childhood Department at the Collaborative for Educational Services for 15 years, in a variety of positions supporting the professional development of early educators. She holds a master’s of education degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in literacy from Lesley University in Cambridge. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at UMass Amherst.

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Darlene Mark

David Babine

Monson Savings Bank announced that Darlene Mark has joined the bank as vice president and commercial loan officer, and David Babine has come on board as the bank’s newest mortgage loan originator. Formerly with Country Bank, Mark has been in banking for 20 years. Her entire banking career has been spent in commercial lending as a credit analyst, portfolio manager, and presently as a commercial loan officer. She has a bachelor’s degree and MBA in business administration from Western New England University and is also a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies at Babson College. Actively involved in the community, she is a finance committee member of Ludlow Boys and Girls Club and volunteers for Junior Achievement. Babine brings close to 20 years of experience in banking, many of those in residential lending. He is a graduate of Westfield State College with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also obtained a master’s degree in education psychology and an advanced graduate degree in guidance counseling from the American International College. He has spent some time as a school counselor at various local high schools and volunteered as a local athletic coach.

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Thomas Senecal

On June 20, the Horace Smith Fund held its 120th corporators’ meeting at the Carriage House of Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield. Present at the annual meeting were the corporators who unanimously voted to elect Thomas Senecal, president of PeoplesBank, as a new Corporator. Senecal has more than 25 years of experience in the financial-services industry. In 2016, he was elected president and CEO of PeoplesBank, previously serving as the bank’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. He is a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and is a certified public accountant. He also attended the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College. In addition to his new appointment with the Horace Smith Fund, Senecal also serves as a corporator for Loomis Communities. Following the annual meeting, the Horace Smith Fund awarded $411,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students who will be pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees this fall.

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Lauryn Picknelly

Lauryn Picknelly, a fourth-generation Picknelly, recently joined the family business, Peter Pan Bus Lines, as assistant controller. She graduated magna cum laude from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. She then worked for a year in Hartford at Deloitte before joining the family business.

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Jack Vadnais

Michael Johnson

Freedom Credit Union (FCU), a Springfield-based, full-service financial institution with 11 branches throughout Western Mass., announced it now offers an in-house FCU Investment Services division, growing and enhancing a service it previously outsourced. As part of this expansion, Jack Vadnais was named director of FCU Investment Services, and Michael Johnson was hired as associate director. As director, Vadnais will manage all aspects of the division and assist clients in achieving their financial goals. He has been working with members of Freedom for eight years as a financial advisor. A Navy veteran, he is a graduate of Bridgewater State College, a certified financial planner, and a licensed insurance agent. In his role as associate director, Johnson will work mainly with Freedom’s clients in the Franklin County area, advising them about their investment portfolios and providing information about the credit union’s available financial services. Prior to joining Freedom, Johnson served for nearly 15 years as vice president and financial advisor at Greenfield Cooperative Bank. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from UMass Amherst and is a Paul Harris Fellow. A former long-time member of the Rotary Club of Franklin County, twice serving as its president, he also served as vice president of the Greenfield Community College Foundation.

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Eversource Receives Award for Supporting Employees in the Military

BOSTON — Eversource Energy has been selected as a winner of the 2019 Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the government’s highest honor for a company for its support of employees who participate in the U.S. National Guard and Reserves. Eversource is one of only 15 companies nationwide that were selected among more than 2,400 nominations. The award is the result of the perseverance of Bill Gelinas, a control-room supervisor for Eversource in Berlin, Conn. Gelinas wanted to show his appreciation for the support he received from the company and its employees throughout his 15-year military service, which included four overseas deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Gelinas said he was deeply touched by the warmth and support he has received from his Eversource colleagues, especially during his numerous deployments. Each time he went overseas, he was overwhelmed by thoughtful care packages and almost daily encouraging e-mails from employees and company leaders. It also made him empathetic of other soldiers who didn’t have a support system like he did. The Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is administered by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense program that since 1966 has promoted relations and understanding between military reservists and their civilian employers. The winning companies will be invited to Washington, D.C. to receive the award from the Secretary of Defense at a ceremony held at the Pentagon in August.

Holyoke Mall Celebrates 40th Anniversary

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall marked its 40th anniversary on July 5. Since opening in 1979, Holyoke Mall has established itself as the largest shopping destination in Western Mass., currently offering more than 150 dining, entertainment, and retail destinations. Throughout the last 40 years, Pyramid Management Group has continued to adapt, evolve, and thrive in an ever-changing market. In 1995, the shopping center expanded, adding an additional 500,000 square feet, and welcomed big-box tenants such as Best Buy and Target. Traditionally located in free-standing or strip-mall locations, the addition of these anchor tenants began an industry-wide trend. Over the years, Holyoke Mall has welcomed Massachusetts’ first Hobby Lobby, and the Xfinity Store, Toys R Us, and Christmas Tree Shops’ first in-mall locations. The center also continues to attract and expand its dining and entertainment options, most recently adding 110 Grill, Flight Fit N Fun, Round1 Bowling & Amusement, and Sumo Japanese Steakhouse. Stores celebrating 40 years at Holyoke Mall include American Eagle, Foot Locker, Gap, GNC, JCPenney, Kay Jewelers, Motherhood Maternity, and the Greek Place.

Florence Bank a Winner in 2019 Banking Choice Awards

FLORENCE — Florence Bank accepted three of the four potential awards for banking excellence in Western Mass. and took part in a panel discussion at the Bank Best Expo! at MGM Springfield on June 28. As part of the 2019 Banking Choice Awards review by 278,359 independent consumers in a double-blind scientific study, Florence Bank came out on top in Western Mass. in almost every category. At the expo, Monica Curhan, the bank’s senior vice president and Marketing director, accepted two first-place awards, for customer service and overall quality, and a second-place honor for excellence in technology and tools. Curhan also sat on a panel of bankers whose institutions consistently rank at the top in independent consumer surveys to discuss best industry practices. She was joined by Stephen Lewis, president of Thomaston Savings Bank and chairman of the Connecticut Bankers Assoc.; Todd Tallman, president and treasurer of Cornerstone Bank in Massachusetts; and Mark Bodin, president of Savings Bank of Walpole in New Hampshire. The Banking Choice Awards recognize banks that receive the highest ratings from their own customers in four categories: customer service, technology, community contribution, and overall quality.

Different Leaf Magazine Announces Premiere Issue

NORTHAMPTON — July marks the publication of the premiere issue of Different Leaf magazine, a journal of cannabis culture. Targeted to readers 45 and over, Different Leaf’s editorial content covers the rapidly evolving cannabis industry in Massachusetts and makes it accessible for consumers who are new to cannabis and those looking for new ways to integrate it into their lives. Launching with a quarterly publication schedule, regular features in Different Leaf will include “Merch + More,” a roundup of cannabis products from Massachusetts and beyond including smoking accessories, THC and CBD products, and books. The back of the book contains practical, educational information on using cannabis for health and wellness, cooking, nutrition, fitness, sexuality, pets, and more. Features will look in depth at innovators in the industry, medical news, and social and cultural issues surrounding the legalization of cannabis. Different Leaf will depart from the more traditional publishing model of posting text-based content online and will instead launch a companion podcast series with the October issue. The podcast will expand on the topics in the print magazine and delve into issues and stories that don’t mesh with a print publication timetable. A calendar of events that tie into the print publication is also planned.

Bay Path’s Leadership and Organizational Studies Program Nationally Ranked

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s bachelor of arts (BA) in leadership and organizational studies (LOS) has been named among the top 20 online programs in the country, as ranked by thebestschools.org. According to the site, bachelor-degree programs in leadership and organizational studies were ranked based on several categories, including academic excellence, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation, range of degree programs, and strength of online-instruction methodology. Bay Path’s program, offered by its American Women’s College, was acknowledged for its accelerated degree program and its distinct Women as Empowered Learners and Leaders program. The BA in leadership and organizational studies at the American Women’s College offers 100% online or a combination of online and on-campus courses, with six different start dates per year. The program is offered in an accelerated version, and has the flexibility to be taken full-time or part-time. It also includes access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.

Miller Dyer Spears Selected as Architect for WSU’s Parenzo Hall Renovation

WESTFIELD — Miller Dyer Spears (MDS) has been chosen as the architectural firm to design Westfield State University’s (WSU) $40 million, multi-year Parenzo Hall renovation project. Following a request for proposals set forth by the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), the Massachusetts Designer Selection Board (an autonomous, 11-member board) reviewed and selected Boston-based MDS from three finalists among more than 20 applicants. Westfield State received $21.25 million in state funding last year for the renovation of Parenzo Hall, the university’s oldest building, which opened in 1956. Nearly matching the state’s $21.25 million investment, WSU will invest approximately $20 million of university funds into the project. The renovations will create two new centers — the Center for Innovation in Education and Industry Partnerships and the Center for Student Success and Engagement. The Center for Innovation in Education and Industry Partnerships will leverage technology to serve as the nexus for innovative collaboration in Western Mass., partnering with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and industry partners. It will teach students and community partners how to engage productively in online-hybrid environments that increase flexibility for students, facilitate co-enrollment, expand course choices, and provide a bridge to employment. The Center for Student Success and Engagement will address the student-outcomes goals of WSU’s Vision Project (increasing retention and graduation rates, and reducing the achievement gap). The project will also address the continuing decline in the number of working-age adults. The center will increase student preparation for advanced learning and support exploration of career pathways in elementary and high schools to prepare them for on-the-job training. In addition to the centers, several academic departments will be located in the renovated facility, including Education and Political Science.

AIC Celebrates Rex’s Pantry Garden with Ribbon Cutting

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) recently expanded its efforts to help serve the community with the official ribbon cutting for the Rex’s Pantry Garden. Rex’s Pantry was launched in December 2017 in an effort to provide the less fortunate in Springfield with hot meals, canned food, and other living necessities. Since its founding, Rex’s Pantry has served more than 2,000 meals and collected thousands of pounds of canned goods. Rex, a yellowjacket, is the AIC mascot. The Rex’s Pantry Garden, located on the AIC campus in the heart of the city, is the newest addition to the Rex’s Pantry initiative. The first harvest will include tomatoes and pumpkins. The tomatoes will be distributed to neighborhood residents, who often do not have the resources to purchase fresh produce. Pumpkins will be given to local children during the Halloween season. Until one month ago, the Rex’s Pantry Garden was a long-standing vacant lot, but the plot was transformed by the C&W Services grounds crew at the college. Local businesses also donated to the creation of the garden, including Associated Building Wreckers, C&W Services, Capone’s Pool Water, GMH Fence Co., Go Graphix, Ondrick Natural Earth, and Wallace Tree Service. Student-athletes and representatives from the AIC basketball, ice hockey, rugby, and wrestling teams, along with student groups — including IMPACT, a residential community for AIC students in pursuit of leadership experiences in and outside the classroom, and the Student Nurses Assoc. — have supported Rex’s Pantry by serving hot meals throughout the academic year. AIC staff and student volunteers will maintain the garden throughout the growing season.

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Construction to Begin at Paramount, Massasoit House Hotel

SPRINGFIELD — Saying he is “bullish” on downtown Springfield, Gov. Charlie Baker was among a group of local and state officials who gathered recently to ceremonially break ground on a $38 million restoration of the Paramount Theater and Massasoit House Hotel. The project will transform the Paramount, which opened 90 years ago as a vaudeville theater, into a performing-arts center, while the adjoining Massasoit building will become an 85-room boutique hotel. The property was purchased in 2011 by the New England Farm Workers Council. The 85-room hotel is expected to be completed by December 2020, with the theater expected to finish a year after that. Main Street Hospitality — whose properties include the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Hotel on North in Pittsfield, and the Porches Inn at MASS MoCA in North Adams — will manage the new Massasoit House Hotel. Main Street CEO Sarah Eustis has been looking to enter the Springfield market for a few years. Project funding involves roughly $20 million from state and federal historic tax credits and a federal opportunity-zone tax credit. The project will also reap $3.8 million in HUD Section 108 loan funds through the city and the federal government, a $2 million state grant, and private funding.

Employer Confidence Stabilizes in June

BOSTON — Employer confidence stabilized in Massachusetts during June despite a continued swirl of conflicting economic and political signals around the globe. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose 0.5 points to 57.6 last month, rebounding from a May drop that left it at its lowest level since October 2016. The Index has declined 3.7 points since June 2018 but remains within optimistic territory. And though confidence levels are virtually unchanged since January, the AIM Index reflects constantly changing headlines about international trade, economic growth, and the direction of interest rates. The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth rose 0.3 points to 61.2, while the U.S. Index rose 3 points to 58.0. The Massachusetts reading has declined 1.6 points during the past 12 months, and the U.S. reading has dropped 2.0 points during the same period. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, rose 0.2 points to 56.2. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, gained 0.8 points to 59.0, 4.5 points lower than a year ago. The Employment Index declined 0.4 points for the month and 2.2 percent for 12 months. Analysts say employers continue to struggle to find qualified workers in a state economy with a 2.9% jobless rate.

SBA Awards $100,000 for Veteran-owned Small-business Growth Training Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a partnership with the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network (VETRN) to establish a pilot training program for military veterans who are small-business owners and their immediate family members. The program will equip these entrepreneurs with the resources and networks necessary to grow their small businesses. Starting in September, this 26-week program based in Portsmouth, N.H. will feature 13 weeks of Saturday-morning classroom sessions with 12 to 20 participants, as well as 13 weeks of peer-to-peer mentoring sessions. The course curriculum will include strategic planning, financial management, cash-flow forecasting, marketing the small business, sales methods, human resources, developing a growth plan, access to capital, legal issues, and government contracting. Applicants must be a current business owner with at least one year of operation and one employee (not including the owner), and annual revenues of $75,000 or more.  Also required is the passion, dedication, and commitment to grow the small business. Veteran business owners interested in finding out more information or applying for the September 2019 program can visit vetrn.org to complete an application, or e-mail [email protected].

Massachusetts Credit Unions Unite to Support ‘A Bed for Every Child’

MARLBOROUGH — Ronald McLean, president and CEO of the Cooperative Credit Union Assoc. Inc. (CCUA), on behalf of Massachusetts credit unions, along with members of the Massachusetts Credit Unions Social Responsibility Committee, presented a check for $202,725 to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless at the third Annual Stephen D. Jones Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament in support of the “A Bed for Every Child” campaign. Massachusetts credit unions have supported the coalition for more than two decades, surpassing more than $2 million in donations and providing blankets, toys, and books to help families in need. In 2018, Massachusetts credit unions raised $202,725 through efforts including the Stephen D. Jones Charity Golf Tournament and a variety of credit-union-driven initiatives. The need for “A Bed for Every Child” reaches all cities and towns in Massachusetts. “A Bed for Every Child” began when a concerned inner-city public-school teacher reached out to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. At the time, the teacher was seeing an increase in the number of students who did not have a bed of their own. Robyn Frost, executive director of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, said demand continues to outpace the coalition’s capacity.

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Teresa’s Enterprises Inc., 378 Walnut St. Ext., Agawam, MA 01001. Louis F. Bonavita, 67 Alexander Dr., Agawam, MA 01001. Operation of on-premises services of beverage, food, and entertainment.

AMHERST

Victor Ivancev, DMD P.C., 148 Amity St. Amherst, MA 01002. Victor Ivancev, 88 Silver St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Dental services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Site Welding Services Corporation, 475 Somers Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Justin Howell, same. Welding business.

FEEDING HILLS

Tint Zone Corp., 79 Farmington Circle, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Vyacheslav Babinov, same. Auto window tinting.

HATFIELD

Renew Window Cleaning Inc., 2 Prospect St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Melody Edwards, same. Residential and commercial cleaning services.

MONSON

Radishes Inc., 27 Margaret St., Monson, MA 01057. Alison Metcalfe, same. Manage a hair salon and spa.

NORTHAMPTON

Salsa Gypsies Inc., 80 Damon Road Apt. 7302, Northampton, MA 01060. Maricel Lucero, same. Organize and facilitate cultural trips to Cuba.

PITTSFIELD

RW Gavin III Contracting Inc., 80 Plinn St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Roger W. Gavin, same. General contracting.

Win Place Show Live Another Life Inc., 310 Shore Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jennifer B. Sabino, same. The rescue of horses and rehabbing them for placement in appropriate homes.

SOUTHWICK

Renegade Souls Inc., 490 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Robert Plati, same. Charity motorcycle rides for various organizations and individuals needing funding.

SPRINGFIELD

Rudra San Inc., 90 Middle St., Springfield, MA 01104. Joshua Marrero, 965 Berkshire Ave., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Operate a food truck that serves hot/cold food.

5 Starcarpet Inc., 106 Edgemont St, Springfield, MA 01109. Johnatan S, Alvarado, same. Floor installations.

711 Andy Realty Inc., 711 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Ravinder Arora, 191 Elm St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Real estate.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Teiba Inc., 392 Amostown Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Falih Hasan Sofaji, same. Facilitates international trades.

WESTFIELD

The Great Pretenders Inc., 49 Simmons Brook Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Patricia Labelle, same. To promote, sponsor, and support musical related programs and services to those assisting in and primary activities are by and for individuals that has been officially diagnosed with breast cancer.

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of June and July 2019.

AMHERST

Fisher Machine Repair
1335 Bay Road
Ian Fisher

White Pine Institute
86 Henry St.
Sharon Weizenbaum

Word Up Translations
159 Summer St., Apt. 3
Fei Ge

BELCHERTOWN

Belchertown Photos
48 Warner St.
Randi Shenkman

Bulldog Finish Carpentry
3 Mill Valley Road
Anthony Trifone Jr.

Empowering Presence Doula
24 Howard St.
Kelly Bottari

Jennifer Belanger, RD
154 Chauncey Walker St.
Jennifer Belanger

Rustic Fusion
2 Stadler St.
Christopher Snow

CHICOPEE

A and L Love Daycare
389 Chicopee St.
Licy Cruz de Núñez

Iosis Health Fitness Performance
2 West St.
Horace Smikle

Kris Dawson Construction
31 Davenport St.
Kristopher Dawson

Lucy’s Kids Day Care
20 Duncan St.
Lucila Sanchez

Twin Brushes Painting
51 Lincoln St.
Justin Marcoux

DEERFIELD

Bloody Brook Farm
144 North Main St.
Janet Kelley, Steven Kelley

EASTHAMPTON

Borges Home Inspections
13 Gaugh St.
Nick Borges

Elite Home Care Agency & Training Enterprises
184 Northampton St., Building 3
Maureen Cote, Adam Kinney

Ryan Askew Web Design & Development
123 Union St., #202
Ryan Askew

EAST LONGMEADOW

The Arbors Kids at East Longmeadow
126 Industrial Dr.
Jason Robertson

Lussier & Sons Construction
43 Breezy Knoll
Steve Lussier

HADLEY

Pilates Business Pro
104 Russell St.
Pilates Studio Inc.

HOLYOKE

Finish Line #279
50 Holyoke St.
The Finish Line Inc.

Finish Line #2178
400 Whitney Ave.
The Finish Line Inc.

High Muzik
344 High St.
Ismael Rodriguez

Kennedy Creative
24 Old Jarvis Ave.
Thomas Kennedy

Lyman Laundry
228 Lyman St.
Bonnie Pan, Chi-Ping Pan

M.O. Drywall Interiors
164 Race St., Suite 102
Michelle Ochoa

Paper City Car Wash
990 Main St.
Bryan Marcotte, Michael Filomeno, Michael Marcotte

Route 202 Liquors
518 Westfield Road
Vimal Patel, Shivani Patel

Unity Financial & Insurance
330 Whitney Ave.
Robert Houle

GREENFIELD

Bannister Painting Co.
55 Freeman Dr.
Jared Bannister

Beck’s Automotive
144 Shelburne Road
Lancelot Beck Sr.

Camelot Carpet Cleaners
305 Wells St.
Cameron Ward

Dave’s Auto Restoration
1399 Bernardston Road
David Peters

Design Consultants
27 James St.
Alison Smith

G & P Land Services
84 Munson St.
Leonard Gould

Kate’s Threads
94 Meridian St.
Kate Broughton

Litterwalking, LLC
13 Wisdom Place
Christopher Therien

MJM Aviation
108 Hastings St.
Michael McIntyre

Rachael Jaquay Photography
17 Frederick Road
Rachael Jaquay

Rite Aid #10074
107 Main St.
Maxi Drug Inc.

Roberto’s Pizzeria
80 Federal St.
Jorge Naranjo, Rhina Naranjo

The Siren Salon
259 Federal St.
Laurie Paul, Kristine Bergeron

Speedway Auto
366 Deerfield St.
John Metelica

Valerie Agnew Massage
277 Main St.
Valerie Agnew

LONGMEADOW

Heromat
97 Ardsley Road
Cordelia Vahadji

Longmeadow High School Boys Volleyball Booster Club
534 Park Dr.
Lamis Jarvinen

Paper White Homes
260 Blueberry Hill Road
Sarah Canina

Susan Carson Art
125 Franklin Road
Susan Carson

LUDLOW

George Simons & Son
736 East St.
William Simons, Despina Simons

J.L. Massa Collection Specialist Inc.
287 Miller St.
John Massa

Ludlow Nail and Spa
433 Center St., Suite 11
Dan Yan Huang

NORTHAMPTON

Andres Tamayo Medical Device Consulting
62 Forbes Ave.
Andres Tamayo

Born Again Vintage & Consignment
4 Old South St.
Laura Burke

Celia’s Voice Studio
75 West St., #8
Celia Miller

Northampton Open Media
380 Elm St.
Peter Williams

Nubbernaut
292½ South St.
Kevin Hulse

Prism, a Salon
151 Main St.
Sheri Roxo

SPRINGFIELD

2 Lit Smoke Shop, LLC
217B Berkshire Ave.
Wilfred Touret

413 Let’s Grow
156½ Main St.
Teddy Williams

AD Trucking
17 Jefferson Ave.
Alex Duran

Ashley Discount Market
666 Belmont St.
Ashok Sarki

Botanica Chango Olofina
1102 State St.
Maria Vidal

DM Construction
114 Helberg Road
Daniel McMaster

Envy Nails & Spa
1777 Boston Road
Kathy Mai

Escobar’s Royalty Barbers
927 Belmont Ave.
Lorencito Escobar

Friendly Market
156-158 Island Pond Road
Amir Paracha

Garriga & Co.
2 Second St.
Cordero Garriga

Gator Jazz Enterprises
63 Green Lane
Walter Woodgett

Jorge Movie Production
1145 Liberty St.
Jorge Rafael

Knowledge Sculpture Wave
92 Kenyon St.
Kevin Watts

LB Global Inc.
1500 Main St.
Leia Bhuiya

Launch and Stand Out
61 Pheland St.
Mychal Connolly

Law Office of Daniel Pava
1380 Main St.
Daniel Pava

Mike & David Limited
581 Union St.
Bernard Singleton

Monet Media Productions
127 Cloran St.
Carlos Monet

Next Step Nursery & Preschool
850 Parker St.
Filomena Francheschi

Open for Business
32 Ruby Road
Thomas Wheeler Lewis

Quick Pic
1343 Carew St.
Amir Paracha

See Brian Write
15 Rockland St.
Brian LeTendre

Solique Hair
33 Villa Park Way
Dania Scott

WESTFIELD

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Apple New England, LLC
441 East Main St.

Current Decor
1050 Russell Road
Sarah Nuttall

Dan Orszulak Windows & Siding
16 School St.
Dan Orszulak

DAS Alarm Systems Inc.
845 Airport Industrial Park Road
DAS Alarm Systems Inc.

La Galleria Antiques & Collectibles
30 Noble St.
Eliezer Garcia

Yellow Stonehouse Farm
354 Root Road
Constance Adams

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Affordable Home Improvements
77 Allison Lane
Stokley Comrie

ATC Group Services, LLC
73 William Franks Dr.
Sherie Garber

B & H Auto Repair and Tires, LLC
21 Sumner St.
Hashim Adwan

Cosgrove Construction
77 Heywood Ave.
Joseph Cosgrove

Dave Ruelle’s Hobbies
55 Exposition Ter.
David Ruelle

Firehouse Fudge Sauce, LLC
86 Trinity Dr.
Lisa Foley

Partners Restaurant at the Cup
240 Westfield St.
Mark Tansey

Rainbow Nursery School
42 Sheridan Ave.
Marianne Moran

Russo Opticians Inc.
1025 Westfield St.
Karen Drudi

WILBRAHAM

ASM Exporting, LLC
1 Craigwood Ter.
Saif Alqaysi

Expert Bind
15 Longvier Dr.
Gerard Berthiaume

Flannery & Co. Realtors
3 Springfield St., Unit 1
Donald Flannery

Poulin Woodworking
8 Stonington Dr.
Scott Poulin

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies

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

Avanesian, Kerri J.
19 South Shore Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Bennett, Mark
109 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Birks, Judith M.
929 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Bourdeau, Ruth M.
103 Holiday Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Brick, Jocelyn Nicole
PO Box 1608
Northampton, MA 01061
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Carbin, Molly A.
104 Walnut St.
Watertown, MA 02472
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Cipriani, Elizabeth
22 Boulevard Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Derrig, Joshua James
Derrig, Angela Marie
a/k/a Edwards, Angela Marie
81 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Dumas, Laura J.
385 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

East Coast Tree Choppers
Korniotes, Nicholas J.
139 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Elegant Home Improvement
Khivuk, Viachaslau
Khivuk, Alla Y.
3 Scarfo Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Erikson, Erik W.
P.O. Box 181
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Estrella, Carol A.
86 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Figueroa, Jamel E. L.
307 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Gaby, David P.
1105 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/18/19

Gauthier, Jason B.
Gauthier, Kelly M.
37 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Gregory, Joann J.
27 Freida St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Hankey O’Rourke Enterprises
109 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Hannah, Phillip G.
23 Castle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Hester, Timothy J.
835 Wauwinet Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/20/19

India’s Day Care
I&GN Co. Inc.
SOS Corp.
Anderson, India Laverne
29 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Jones, Robert O.
Jones, Evelyn
a/k/a Cortes, Evelyn
95 Chapin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

L’Archeveque, Renee A.
23 Marquette St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Luces-West, Zassha L.
18 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

Lynam, Jessica E.
48 Worthington St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

McDaid, Kelly L.
45 Pleasant St., Apt A
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

McHale, John David
McHale, Kimberley Jean
387 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Mitchell, Terry C.
a/k/a Thomas, Terry
a/k/a Mitchell, Terry Charisse
1179 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Mole-Scholz, Karen M.
P.O. Box 255
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/19

Perez, Ivelise
65 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/19/19

Peterson, Laurie A.
a/k/a Duby, Laurie Anne
49 North St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Pizarro, Aisha A.
58 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Reil, Gregory L.
21 Valley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Ryan, Liane Eve
a/k/a Ryan, Liane R
a/k/a Ryan-Lane, Liane Polly
11 Windsor Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Spinner, Danielle
133 Hosmer St.
Marlborough, MA 01752
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Swenor, Ann M.
a/k/a Williams, Ann M.
216 Windmere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Swenor, Sandra D.
a/k/a Nason, Sandra D.
216 Windmere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Thompson, Christine
a/k/a Runyon, Christine A.
120 Hamilton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Tomlinson, Bethany J.
191 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/20/19

Uncle Roots
Linder, Bruce J.
51 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Vegas, Celeste M.
a/k/a Olaverria, Celeste M.
342 Dalton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/24/19

Vollinger, Ashleigh Elizabeth
130 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/21/19

Warren, James E.
1670 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Wasuk, Pamela J.
55 Alcore St., Apt 3
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/25/19

West, Teingo M.
18 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/28/19

Yard, Gary Lionel
56 Norman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/26/19

Real Estate Transactions

By
Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

163 Norton Hill Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Shari L. Ovitt RET
Seller: Eugene H. Poissant
Date: 06/28/19

537 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Nolan
Seller: Sandra T. Ruhl
Date: 07/01/19

BERNARDSTON

224 Couch Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Coffin
Seller: Donald R. Nelson
Date: 06/20/19

218 Eden Trail
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Sage
Seller: Eden Pond Farm LLC
Date: 07/01/19

BUCKLAND

25 West Brown Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Peter B. Harris
Seller: Michael H. Genthner
Date: 06/28/19

COLRAIN

188 East Colrain Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Adrian Catao
Seller: Nancy M. Kloczko
Date: 06/19/19

333 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Joshua P. Jones
Seller: Steven D. Mayhew
Date: 06/21/19

13 River St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Garret R. Savoie
Seller: Garry M. Longe
Date: 06/27/19

CONWAY

80 Baptist Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jill-Beth V. Sweeney
Seller: Holly K. Michaelson
Date: 07/01/19

861 Graves Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Andrew Benko
Seller: John C. Lawless
Date: 06/25/19

624 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hillaree A. Haberle
Seller: Corse INT
Date: 06/27/19

DEERFIELD

5 Baker Lane
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Michael Ellis
Seller: Mark Bellino
Date: 06/28/19

56 Boynton Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Henry S. Swift
Seller: James J. Joslyn
Date: 06/20/19

Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

7 Hobbie Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Mary G. Baronas
Seller: Barbara A. Fingold TR
Date: 06/21/19

Jackson Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

North Main St. (off)
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $354,036
Buyer: Jon Galenski
Seller: Frank H. Karas
Date: 06/20/19

6 Robs Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Matthew C. O’Brien
Seller: Bruce A. St.Peters INT
Date: 06/20/19

14 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Stephanie Thomas
Seller: Catherine M. Latka IRT
Date: 06/21/19

GILL

52 Center Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Thomas Chabot
Seller: Jason A. Coombs
Date: 06/21/19

Hoe Shop Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Greenfield Coop Bank
Seller: B&G Golf Associates LLC
Date: 06/20/19

231 West Gill Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Greenfield Coop Bank
Seller: B&G Golf Associates LLC
Date: 06/20/19

GREENFIELD

4 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

5 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

6 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

8-10 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

88 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

92 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

100 Chapman Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,500,000
Buyer: Chapman Street Properties
Seller: Chapman Court RT
Date: 07/01/19

364 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Lisa D. Jean
Seller: Jennifer L. Coffin
Date: 06/20/19

449 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lifeskills Inc.
Seller: Anthony D. Martino
Date: 06/28/19

280 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Benegan 2 LLC
Seller: Patrick S. Fields
Date: 06/28/19

288 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Natalia Kina
Seller: Gamage, Marjorie E., (Estate)
Date: 06/26/19

124 Franklin St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Suzanne R. Nigro
Seller: Marion F. Jasmin
Date: 06/28/19

27 Pickett Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Parody Builders & Sons LLC
Seller: Emelia C. Grant
Date: 06/27/19

29 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Henry D. Albin
Seller: Demetrios F. Sotiropoulos
Date: 06/25/19

25 Summer St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Christopher Donelan
Seller: John F. Merrigan
Date: 06/27/19

HEATH

221 Number 9 Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Melinda K. Lannon
Seller: David J. Muenkel
Date: 06/25/19

LEVERETT

87-A Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Seth P. Lawrence-Slavas
Seller: Keith O. Kaneta
Date: 07/01/19

87-B Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Seth P. Lawrence-Slavas
Seller: Keith O. Kaneta
Date: 07/01/19

20 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Krista J. Gile
Seller: Brayton F. Wilson
Date: 06/21/19

MONTAGUE

38 Center St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Rosenberg
Seller: Peter Tomb
Date: 06/28/19

19 Central St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Galen D. Huckins
Seller: Judy Travis
Date: 06/21/19

144 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Jonas Bless
Seller: Christopher W. Martin
Date: 06/27/19

58 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Cogswell
Seller: Allyson A. Chabot
Date: 06/21/19

114 Ripley Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Peter C. Chilton
Seller: Green McKinley FT
Date: 06/27/19

11 Sunset Dr.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Nicholas B. Worthley
Seller: Dimitriou IRT
Date: 06/26/19

77 Swamp Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: David B. Lampron
Seller: Mckenney FT
Date: 06/21/19

29 Taylor Heights
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Logan E. Fannin
Seller: Nancy E. Perry
Date: 07/02/19

88 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Michael Shanahan
Seller: Kathleen Joy
Date: 06/26/19

44 West Chestnut Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Robert J. Defriesse
Seller: Peter R. Defriesse
Date: 06/28/19

224 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: George A. Stone
Date: 06/28/19

NEW SALEM

35 Orange Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Nanci L. Forrestall
Seller: Gregory G. Gould
Date: 06/28/19

7 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Brian R. Pickell
Seller: Robert S. Cox
Date: 07/01/19

ORANGE

200 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Richard P. Marcinowski
Seller: Kathleen M. Hamel
Date: 06/28/19

32 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Halee L. Curry
Seller: Phyllis E. Smith
Date: 06/28/19

76 Marjorie St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Sicard
Seller: Sharon A. Godin
Date: 07/01/19

212 Mayo Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: April J. Rix
Seller: Peter A. Gabrenas
Date: 06/26/19

118 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Kenneth M. Donaway
Seller: Ronald Satrowsky
Date: 06/24/19

ROWE

54 Ford Hill Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David J. Decker
Seller: Edward J. Silva
Date: 06/28/19

SHELBURNE

137 Skinner Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Katey M. Garrett
Seller: Kevin R. Shaw
Date: 06/28/19

SHUTESBURY

37 Carver Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Tyler B. Lucas
Seller: Bonnie Adams
Date: 06/26/19

67 January Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Robert D. Forman
Seller: Black Walnut RT
Date: 06/21/19

25 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Robert D. Smith
Seller: Peter V. Nyzio
Date: 06/24/19

161 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Stefano Secchia
Seller: Roger Schmidt
Date: 06/19/19

150 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Natalia Petruski-Ivleva
Seller: Douglas E. Abbott
Date: 06/28/19

SUNDERLAND

46 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co Inc.
Seller: 46 Old Amherst LLC
Date: 06/20/19

232 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Samantha Pelis
Seller: Krista J. Gile
Date: 06/21/19

WHATELY

8 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $462,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Richard A. Lagoy-Stowell
Date: 06/25/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

Adams St. (rear)
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Bergeron
Seller: Chagnon, Alyce J., (Estate)
Date: 06/26/19

35 Avalon Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Bakhtiyer Makhmudov
Seller: Donna L. Balise
Date: 06/19/19

80 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael Lapointe
Seller: Phyllis A. St.John
Date: 06/25/19

10 Columbus St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $310,500
Buyer: Andrey Shevchuk
Seller: Jiwan K. Chuwan
Date: 06/21/19

234 Corey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jamie R. McGillicuddy
Seller: New England Developers
Date: 06/21/19

124 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Shufelt
Seller: Kortabani, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 06/27/19

359-361 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Denis Okhrimenko
Seller: Ingrid Bass
Date: 06/19/19

BLANDFORD

39 Island Acres Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $206,200
Buyer: Matthew A. Anthony
Seller: Marion C. Picard
Date: 06/21/19

BRIMFIELD

76 Apple Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Brandon Harvey
Seller: Roger L. Soucy
Date: 06/25/19

22 Hollow Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Yawen Hin
Seller: Marcello Deiulis
Date: 06/20/19

250 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Kassandra Sanchez
Seller: Raymond X. St.Laurent
Date: 06/24/19

50 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Hebert
Seller: Carol A. Bailey
Date: 06/24/19

CHICOPEE

43 Asselin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/19/19

38 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jonathan P. Damours
Seller: Robert L. Douglass
Date: 06/26/19

5 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $256,410
Buyer: Karen Warren
Seller: Richard N. Lauzon
Date: 06/21/19

458 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sandra NT
Seller: Dominique A. Araujo
Date: 06/20/19

690 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Wayzaro Martin
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 06/21/19

16 Donald Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Brian Chapdelaine
Seller: Daniel J. Bedard
Date: 06/25/19

57 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Adan G. Garcia-Ramirez
Seller: Anujkumar Dhamija
Date: 06/26/19

254 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua I. Esteva
Seller: Alejandro Marrero
Date: 06/19/19

285 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Dominic M. Cessarini
Seller: Christine B. Brodeur
Date: 06/21/19

465 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Angelica Navedo
Seller: Guinevere Carmon
Date: 06/20/19

152 Kendall St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Karl Przechocki
Seller: Stanley J. Kopec
Date: 06/21/19

123 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Adam T. Guyette
Seller: Kirt J. Lafrance
Date: 06/27/19

82 Mount Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jasmine I. Fuentes
Seller: Therese M. Curry
Date: 06/27/19

33 Raymond Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Tricia Senuta
Seller: Robert McCarthy
Date: 06/21/19

34 Reedstone Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Lynn Lonsdale-McKenzie
Seller: Andrew M. Brunelle
Date: 06/26/19

76 Sanders St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $257,700
Buyer: Benjamin T. Strepka
Seller: Andrew P. Aubuchon
Date: 06/19/19

24 Sitnik Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Mohamad A. Baki
Seller: Jacqueline O. Plourde
Date: 06/26/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

26 Alandale Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Amber L. Legare
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 06/21/19

20 Betterly Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Justin Masse
Seller: Edmund K. Bakuli
Date: 06/19/19

15 Callender Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jeannine B. Kwatowski
Seller: Christopher Murphy
Date: 06/25/19

89 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brian Morrissette
Seller: Timothy Phelan
Date: 06/21/19

59 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Nell
Seller: Theresa Poremba
Date: 06/19/19

117 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Julie E. Quinn
Seller: Robert S. Richardson
Date: 06/21/19

10 Rankin Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Megan Walsh
Seller: Driscoll, Carol R., (Estate)
Date: 06/19/19

57 Rogers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Maureen M. Tyburski
Seller: Robert P. Doyle
Date: 06/26/19

4 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Saad W. Usmani
Seller: James G. Kantany
Date: 06/25/19

21 Voyer Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Taylor Kjar
Seller: Ofelia Ripalda-Cruz
Date: 06/21/19

52 Windsor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Cabrillo Cardiology Medical
Seller: Susan Kartiko
Date: 06/19/19

15 Yorkshire Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Castanho
Seller: John J. Zelek
Date: 06/24/19

GRANVILLE

1586 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Cody A. Depew-Paas
Seller: Carl D. Prouty
Date: 06/19/19

HAMPDEN

15 Brookside Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Derek W. Waslick
Seller: Brian F. Scully
Date: 06/21/19

137 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Zachary J. Geissler
Seller: Sean P. Carey
Date: 06/20/19

22 Wehr Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Waverly T. Weinberg
Seller: John F. Ehlers
Date: 06/21/19

HOLLAND

14 Fenton St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $122,403
Buyer: Laelia LLC
Seller: Jeff D. Brackett
Date: 06/21/19

HOLYOKE

7 Applewood Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert Wade
Seller: Jesse A. Fortier
Date: 06/26/19

10 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John E. Miarecki
Seller: Christopher A. Dominguez
Date: 06/19/19

94 Columbus Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Scott J. McGinley
Seller: Alison K. Hornbeck
Date: 06/27/19

55-57 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: STP Properties LLC
Seller: GQ LLC
Date: 06/21/19

87 Farnum Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $18,250,000
Buyer: Holyoke Farms Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Holyoke Farms LLC
Date: 06/19/19

44 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Danica E. Achin
Seller: Richard S. Averill
Date: 06/26/19

25 Kane Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,700
Buyer: Caci Cabral
Seller: Mary L. Dupont
Date: 06/21/19

140-142 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Amelia Mosley
Seller: Robert D. Smith
Date: 06/21/19

85 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Maureen Staiano
Seller: Craig C. Roberts
Date: 06/24/19

130 Race St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Canal Row LLC
Seller: SCH Transition & Employment
Date: 06/26/19

65-67 Samosett St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Adrian Cardona
Seller: Nikolay A. Kushneruk
Date: 06/20/19

17 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: William P. Connor
Seller: Marina K. Huse
Date: 06/21/19

LONGMEADOW

97 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Kathryn C. Senie
Seller: Gina M. Bagley
Date: 06/19/19

23 Edward Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $476,900
Buyer: Alexander Ong
Seller: William P. Knowlton
Date: 06/26/19

1069 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kimberly Kendall
Seller: Douglas Ferro
Date: 06/21/19

61 Glenwood Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ali S. Dezfoli
Seller: Edward C. Portier
Date: 06/27/19

148 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: David M. Pollard
Seller: Gregg R. Skowronski
Date: 06/26/19

110 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christen L. Brownlee
Seller: Richard P. Alvord
Date: 06/26/19

97 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Bell
Seller: Ryan M. Courtemanche
Date: 06/24/19

54 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pamela S. Lane
Seller: Michael N. Sitaras
Date: 06/21/19

17 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Harrington Holdings Inc.
Seller: Stefan O. Milan
Date: 06/21/19

132 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael E. Midura
Seller: Kevin L. Zabel
Date: 06/25/19

43 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,999
Buyer: Thomas A. Flayhan
Seller: Thomas A. Schmitt
Date: 06/24/19

244 Overbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: PAG FT
Seller: Gregory S. Schneider
Date: 06/27/19

242 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Goldstein
Seller: Richard S. Tariff
Date: 06/27/19

93 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ellen Patton-Stanaway
Seller: Matthew P. Brais
Date: 06/20/19

359 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $403,000
Buyer: John G. Bagley
Seller: Alan J. Hitchcock
Date: 06/19/19

LUDLOW

181 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Guidewire Inc.
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 06/20/19

70 Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: David M. Eagleton
Seller: Kenneth R. Hamel
Date: 06/19/19

74 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Michele L. Labier
Seller: David M. Pollard
Date: 06/20/19

16 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Gabriel Deleon
Seller: Amanda L. Wojcik
Date: 06/21/19

43 Hampshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Jacquelyn J. Pagan
Seller: M. L. Bradway-Marshall
Date: 06/19/19

609 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Gavioli
Seller: Bruce W. Peacey
Date: 06/26/19

30 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: David Reynolds
Seller: Christopher J. Lemek
Date: 06/27/19

347 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amanda Heard
Seller: Steven J. Dasilva
Date: 06/27/19

172 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ronald Cherry
Seller: Branco Construction LLC
Date: 06/27/19

5 Victoria Ter.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ashlie M. Hurley
Seller: Alan M. Blake
Date: 06/26/19

66 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Derek J. Alves
Seller: Richard Zanetti
Date: 06/26/19

MONSON

20 Ayers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Raymond
Seller: USA VA
Date: 06/27/19

3 Betty Jean Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Peter T. Gallagher
Seller: Sarah B. Puffer-Caron
Date: 06/27/19

4 Heritage Lane
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Charnette A. Porter
Seller: Evan G. Carrara
Date: 06/26/19

6 King Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Hayden
Seller: Stephen W. Aldrich
Date: 06/26/19

156 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $288,400
Buyer: Angel L. Andino
Seller: Brian P. Heroux
Date: 06/20/19

125 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marshall Hood
Seller: Ross C. Larson
Date: 06/19/19

194 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Craig M. Jaremczuk
Seller: Angel L. Andino
Date: 06/20/19

MONTGOMERY

1578 Russell Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Peter L. Choquette
Seller: Paula Stipek-Long
Date: 06/25/19

PALMER

14 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Andre Masterson
Seller: Jonathan B. Martin
Date: 06/24/19

15 Country Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Psyris
Seller: Gerald G. Belisle
Date: 06/26/19

4026-4028 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Bartels
Seller: Barbara J. Emly
Date: 06/24/19

4 Pioneer Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Darren J. Costa
Seller: Larry E. Grenon
Date: 06/27/19

690 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Shelby F. Lamothe
Seller: Altheada G. Hammond
Date: 06/21/19

365 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Waseem Ahmad
Seller: Marc A. Lenart
Date: 06/21/19

77-81 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Merrimack Institute LLC
Seller: Waseem Ahmad
Date: 06/19/19

4 Walters Way
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Benjamin Schenkman
Seller: Gary A. Blanchette
Date: 06/21/19

SOUTHWICK

12 Fenton Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Timothy McWade
Seller: Patrick M. Coty
Date: 06/26/19

South View Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Susan A. Leavitt
Seller: Carrolo, Virginia A., (Estate)
Date: 06/24/19

SPRINGFIELD

62 Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Yanelis A. Rodriguez
Seller: Donald Coleman
Date: 06/21/19

Allen St. (SS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Bukowski Construction LLC
Seller: John A. Grimaldi
Date: 06/26/19

126-128 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Torry Gajda
Seller: Graduate Housing Services
Date: 06/21/19

76-78 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Birch Properties LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 06/20/19

23 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/24/19

90 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joseph Dambrosio
Seller: James E. Dambrosio
Date: 06/21/19

90 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

758 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Husam Abdulazeez
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 06/27/19

104 Caseland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Amarilis Torres
Seller: Christopher P. Shelley
Date: 06/25/19

22-24 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

75 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Steven O. Chapman
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 06/27/19

76 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,800
Buyer: Eric S. Adams
Seller: Ursprung, Elisabeth C., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

26 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Wilfredo Nunez-Quiles
Seller: Hector Perez
Date: 06/24/19

19 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn Donah
Seller: David Starr
Date: 06/27/19

1361 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

293 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

20-22 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Selorm K. Hayibor
Seller: Arlene Sanchez
Date: 06/19/19

23 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anhar Bakth
Seller: Jason W. Abeid
Date: 06/26/19

25 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anhar Bakth
Seller: Jason W. Abeid
Date: 06/26/19

89 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Abuthar Mohammed
Seller: Robert M. Leduc
Date: 06/25/19

58 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Erick C. Cortes
Seller: Jennifer N. Case
Date: 06/21/19

182 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Douglas M. Wilder
Seller: Morgan Steiner
Date: 06/26/19

318 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $271,900
Buyer: Lees A. Dejesus
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 06/20/19

72 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stephanie Johnson
Date: 06/21/19

173 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Alexis A. Walters-Carter
Seller: Patricia C. Parent
Date: 06/25/19

201 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Peter D. Bilodeau
Seller: Anthony L. Samuels
Date: 06/21/19

325 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Katharine Williams
Seller: Eurico F. Ferreira
Date: 06/20/19

83 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Aisha T. Williams-Garcia
Seller: RLM Enterprises LLC
Date: 06/19/19

305 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Luis A. Colon
Seller: Allen R. Langford
Date: 06/19/19

86 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Yvonne Howard
Seller: Rachel Atraga
Date: 06/25/19

93 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

23 Hawthorne St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Cabral
Seller: Nadean A. Housey
Date: 06/21/19

30 Hawthorne St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

50 Hebron St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

11-13 Home St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Atheer N. Albahadly
Seller: Jad Mourad
Date: 06/20/19

54 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Trong Tran
Seller: Graduate Housing Services
Date: 06/20/19

152 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Spring Park Properties
Seller: Clarence Montgomery
Date: 06/27/19

206 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

15 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,900
Buyer: Shante Alamo
Seller: Maikel Gonzalez-Grillo
Date: 06/25/19

350 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Springfield Liberty Realty
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 06/26/19

468 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Springfield Liberty Realty
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 06/26/19

33-37 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $864,000
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: Longspring Estates LLC
Date: 06/21/19

99 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mark McCormack
Seller: John McCormack
Date: 06/27/19

28-30 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: JPN Properties LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 06/24/19

90-92 Marlborough St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,274,638
Buyer: A2ZLH Portfolio Holdings
Seller: A To Z Property Mgmt. & Renovation
Date: 06/21/19

49 Maybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Russell D. Pease
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 06/27/19

69-75 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: JPN Properties LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 06/24/19

139-141 Moxon St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $154,402
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jason L. Smith
Date: 06/19/19

299 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ismael Diaz
Seller: Benjamin Cartagena
Date: 06/19/19

41-43 Ozark St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Diep Lam
Seller: Cynthia L. Huynh
Date: 06/25/19

81 Pembroke Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Basith P. Weerasundara
Seller: Lisa Luciano
Date: 06/27/19

509 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Naples Property Group LLC
Seller: Mary B. Vollaro
Date: 06/27/19

16 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Angelo Deguglielmo
Seller: Norman F. Gagnon
Date: 06/21/19

179 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Matthew O. Stebbins
Seller: William I. O’Byrne
Date: 06/21/19

283 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Wanda Ruiz
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 06/21/19

100 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Magdalena Guzek
Seller: Anthony Songini
Date: 06/27/19

2455 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Qijian Chen
Seller: Michael T. Katsounakis
Date: 06/21/19

35 Sabin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Elisandy E. DeLeon
Seller: Lisa Ruell
Date: 06/21/19

52 Sabin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Karl Evans
Seller: Jessica E. Alston-Hill
Date: 06/21/19

30 Sanderson St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lisa L. Luciano
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 06/27/19

107-109 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Wileyka Lara
Seller: Lake Rentals LLC
Date: 06/26/19

20 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: MFM Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas, Maria, (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

10 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $203,350
Buyer: William J. Kilbride
Seller: A. Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 06/21/19

1053 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Angerly Castillo-Nunez
Seller: Elizabeth Hernandez
Date: 06/25/19

313 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Juan M. Correa
Seller: Salvatore D. Alfarone
Date: 06/26/19

68 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Regina Miller
Seller: Caudle, Wadie B., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

39 Terrace Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Truven Roach
Seller: Bee Yang
Date: 06/20/19

97 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Carol J. Harvey
Seller: Valley Castle Holdings
Date: 06/21/19

164-166 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Eder P. Moura
Seller: Houssien S. El-Said
Date: 06/21/19

173 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Carol Granado
Seller: Paul Cangialosi
Date: 06/20/19

141 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

145 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

155 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $4,417,425
Buyer: Davenport Square LLC
Seller: DF Main Street LLC
Date: 06/25/19

152 Vincent St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Andrew Cuoco
Seller: Keith A. Korbut
Date: 06/21/19

130-132 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $141,001
Buyer: Juan Santana
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 06/24/19

75 Wentworth St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Miriam I. Delgado-Trinta
Seller: Timothy Luce
Date: 06/21/19

266 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Isabel Guzman
Seller: Isabel Smidy
Date: 06/21/19

58-60 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Z&M Investments LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 06/26/19

1506 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Matthew H. Katz
Seller: Emmanuel Jacoby
Date: 06/26/19

222-226 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Rubicon Holdings LLC
Seller: Worthington Associates
Date: 06/26/19

232-236 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Rubicon Holdings LLC
Seller: Worthington Associates
Date: 06/26/19

WALES

30 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Timothy Betit
Seller: Graham, Ronald E., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

41 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Toby Jolin
Seller: John A. Mason
Date: 06/24/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

602 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Cedeno
Seller: Joseph Pocograno
Date: 06/27/19

402 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Scott Lanzillo
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 06/21/19

58 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ricky Coalley
Seller: Glenn J. Hoey
Date: 06/27/19

92 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Michael Donskoy
Seller: PNC Bank
Date: 06/25/19

368 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Stephanie T. Olesak
Seller: Richard A. Austin
Date: 06/27/19

120 Interstate Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Burnham Realty LLC
Seller: Scaper LLC
Date: 06/21/19

18 Nonotuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Nash
Seller: Seamus M. Cullinan
Date: 06/27/19

185 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Nicole C. Bell
Seller: Daniel J. Tourellotte
Date: 06/27/19

62 Pease Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: John Avgoustakis
Seller: Donald J. Philip
Date: 06/27/19

59 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: David L. Chapski
Seller: George J. Skowera
Date: 06/19/19

70 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Jean A. Adams
Seller: Nicholas Toma
Date: 06/19/19

71 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Cristalee Burgos
Seller: Sonia I. Soto
Date: 06/25/19

9 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cornerstone Homebuying
Seller: Barbara A. Thomas
Date: 06/27/19

67 Trotters Walk
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Seamus M. Cullinan
Seller: Paul M. Bardwell
Date: 06/27/19

74 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Michael Werman
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 06/27/19

262 Woodbrook Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Seth R. Barker
Seller: Hajec, Michael A., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

WESTFIELD

112 City View Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $177,528
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Jennifer M. Quaglini
Date: 06/26/19

39 Furrowtown Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Martin
Seller: G&F Custom Built Homes
Date: 06/27/19

47 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Oleh Hrabovskyi
Seller: Oksana B. Sharakina
Date: 06/21/19

273 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Donald V. Starzyk
Date: 06/25/19

286 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Peter B. Soule
Date: 06/21/19

79 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Lucas Giusto
Seller: 79 Mechanic LLC
Date: 06/20/19

20 Oak Ave. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Matthew R. French
Seller: Julie A. Boucher
Date: 06/20/19

13 Park River Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Tourtellotte
Seller: Sandra L. Cazalet
Date: 06/27/19

23 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Todd P. Johnson
Seller: Katharine Williams
Date: 06/20/19

212 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jodilyn Freel
Seller: James M. Phelon
Date: 06/21/19

5 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $243,457
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Dean M. Fay
Date: 06/27/19

20 Rambling Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Amy S. Petrie
Seller: James F. Kenny
Date: 06/21/19

5 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jason J. Moon
Seller: Luis M. Ortiz
Date: 06/24/19

8 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: John R. Ciampaglia
Seller: Anthony Liquori
Date: 06/25/19

1098-R Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Diane Ventrice
Date: 06/26/19

WILBRAHAM

649 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 4BS Investments LLC
Seller: Miller, Sallie J., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

1105 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Susana Hall
Seller: Sunlight Properties LLC
Date: 06/21/19

388 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Devin P. Ryan
Seller: Dorothy R. Corriveau
Date: 06/21/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

16 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Justin S. Payan
Seller: Lila TR
Date: 07/01/19

18 Canterbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $704,000
Buyer: Susan R. Casey
Seller: Frank H. Boyden
Date: 06/26/19

175 Cherry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Zobel
Seller: Anil K. Patel
Date: 06/27/19

137 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Ivan Contreras-Palacios
Seller: Heinz Kohler
Date: 06/28/19

152 Gray St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Camille V. Barchers
Seller: Penza FT
Date: 07/01/19

30 Hedgerow Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $482,100
Buyer: Alon Confino
Seller: Jan-Michael Silbaugh
Date: 06/25/19

63 Maplewood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Matthew Holloway
Seller: Sherri D. Lawrence
Date: 06/21/19

368 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Robert J. Moore
Seller: Mark I. Nickerson
Date: 06/27/19

408 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,357,500
Buyer: Breckenridge Group Amherst
Seller: Eric W. Perkins
Date: 06/21/19

35 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $684,000
Buyer: Muzaffer Uysal
Seller: James Bullock
Date: 06/25/19

28 Ridgecrest Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $672,000
Buyer: Arlene Dallalfar
Seller: Suzanne M. Reder-Delano
Date: 06/19/19

535 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Edith Howe
Seller: Common School Inc.
Date: 06/24/19

17 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $505,750
Buyer: Chengbo Ai
Seller: Susan C. Conkey
Date: 06/26/19

27 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Kevin Calantone
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 06/21/19

70 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $916,700
Buyer: John M. Sheldon RET
Seller: C. Streadman-Sanford
Date: 06/28/19

BELCHERTOWN

117 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Shirley Moe
Seller: Christopher H. Newman
Date: 06/28/19

8 Eastview Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Jonathan E. Scott
Seller: Ann D. Stephany
Date: 06/21/19

1 Eugene Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Gregory G. Gould
Seller: Matthew Cook
Date: 06/28/19

6 Forest Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Megan E. Wilson
Seller: Jennifer A. Miller
Date: 06/28/19

17 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ted A. Davis
Seller: Anthony E. Ptaszynski
Date: 06/21/19

20 Plaza Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $488,000
Buyer: Francis A. Connors
Seller: Charles T. Bryant
Date: 07/01/19

71 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Seasonn Kiesari
Seller: Katie A. Pacheco
Date: 07/01/19

9 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Laurie E. Challenger
Seller: Christine S. Clarke
Date: 06/21/19

59 Spring Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Bjorn H. Nordtveit
Seller: Jon A. Zulkiewicz
Date: 06/24/19

7 Waterford Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Marika Bilecz
Seller: Gary T. White
Date: 07/01/19

CHESTERFIELD

30 Stage Road
Chesterfield, MA 01026
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Dillon J. Lagoy
Seller: Alan J. Gamache
Date: 06/21/19

CUMMINGTON

28 Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Laney
Seller: Harrison FT
Date: 06/28/19

EASTHAMPTON

6 Crescent St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Brian P. Heroux
Seller: Laflamme, Daniel M., (Estate)
Date: 06/20/19

23 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Daniel Thiombiano
Seller: Basse, Simon, (Estate)
Date: 06/28/19

10 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Jodilyn Freel
Date: 06/21/19

East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $643,500
Buyer: City Of Easthampton
Seller: Gary R. Campbell
Date: 06/25/19

9 Elliot St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: N. Enrique Morales-Diaz
Seller: John A. Connolly
Date: 06/25/19

1 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: 1 Industrial Lofts LLC
Seller: Ferry Street Partners INT
Date: 06/21/19

11 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Steven J. Hoynoski
Seller: Conner IRT
Date: 06/21/19

11 Grove St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Enrique A. Suarez
Seller: Dustin M. Culver
Date: 06/28/19

32 Holly Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jean E. Kretzer
Seller: Joan L. Marek
Date: 06/25/19

132 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Sunderland
Seller: Jennifer Coleman
Date: 06/25/19

30 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Michael E. Parmenter
Seller: Kevin M. Sanders
Date: 06/28/19

GOSHEN

19 Maple Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: William F. Scheinost
Seller: Daniel E. Pikett
Date: 06/28/19

GRANBY

82 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Vesna Vrankovic
Seller: Audrey Higbee
Date: 06/21/19

131 Burnett St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Timothy R. Mikkola
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 06/25/19

333 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01013
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Michael W. Hinckley
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 07/02/19

64 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Ana Louidor
Seller: Florence A. Osgood
Date: 06/28/19

12 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Samantha Pohner
Seller: B. J. Souther-St.Germain
Date: 06/28/19

49 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Demers
Seller: Christopher D. Rea
Date: 06/19/19

HADLEY

67 Aqua Vitae Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marshall J. Taylor
Seller: Kay A. Parsons
Date: 06/20/19

100 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $787,500
Buyer: David E. Krock
Seller: Mark M. Klepacki
Date: 06/20/19

39 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Carole B. King
Date: 06/24/19

41 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land TR
Seller: Carole B. King
Date: 06/24/19

31 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Mark Grumoli
Seller: James A. Perley
Date: 06/27/19

89 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Pederson
Seller: E. Wayne Abercrombie
Date: 06/28/19

7 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shuping Zhang
Seller: Ann C. Parisien
Date: 06/26/19

10 Wampanoag Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Abboud Khabout
Seller: Jennifer L. Lavalley
Date: 07/02/19

HATFIELD

115 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Frank & Nancy Szawlowski RT
Seller: Andrew D. Endris
Date: 06/26/19

42 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $286,500
Buyer: Gerald D. Buzzee
Seller: Melissa A. Klepacki
Date: 06/26/19

HUNTINGTON

2 Kennedy Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Steven Marcoux
Seller: Rapp, Franlin W., (Estate)
Date: 06/28/19

233 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: David J. Pauze
Seller: Harry A. Culver
Date: 07/02/19

NORTHAMPTON

552 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Armstrong
Seller: Frank K. Patel
Date: 06/27/19

27 Clark St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ceara D. Yahn
Seller: FNMA
Date: 06/21/19

30 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Day Avenue Properties LLC
Seller: Kim A. Duffy
Date: 06/28/19

168 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Robert Hewitt
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 06/24/19

60 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Reyn Whitman-Stifler
Seller: Tanya J. Hart
Date: 06/27/19

405 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Buckley
Seller: Alexander M. Bryan
Date: 06/27/19

60 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Simon Daillie
Seller: Douglas B. Thayer
Date: 07/01/19

1 Garfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Denis Reish
Seller: Pioneer Valley Habitat
Date: 06/26/19

304 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Angela C. Deoliveira
Seller: Christopher Bakker
Date: 06/24/19

38 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: William J. Blatner
Seller: Debra L. Boutin
Date: 06/28/19

15 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Miriam Fathallah
Seller: Carolyn J. Nestor RET
Date: 06/20/19

157 Nonotuck St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Andrea A. Dustin
Seller: Kathleen C. Weston
Date: 06/28/19

250 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christine E. Young
Seller: Adam C. Holst
Date: 06/25/19

288 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Terrence P. McCarthy
Seller: Mark J. Berube
Date: 07/01/19

104 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $669,000
Buyer: Tea Kodua
Seller: Carole Adams-Johnson
Date: 06/28/19

167 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: C. Woods-Scheufler
Seller: Paul E. Gibson
Date: 06/27/19

19 Pine Brook Curve
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Michelle R. Latour
Date: 07/01/19

68 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,300
Buyer: Elaine L. Parmett
Seller: Eleanor R. Wakin
Date: 06/26/19

9 Prospect Heights
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $409,900
Buyer: Ryan C. Alvares
Seller: Catharine R. Morrish
Date: 06/28/19

603 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Kellogg
Seller: Mary E. Lebeau
Date: 06/21/19

107 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Saul N. Kuhr
Seller: Lynn M. Marcus
Date: 06/28/19

1443 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Adam C. Holst
Seller: Christine E. Young
Date: 06/25/19

721 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Elise A. Manning
Seller: Lindsay Balkus
Date: 06/28/19

34 Winthrop St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $469,900
Buyer: Alexandra Mangli
Seller: Gwendolyn J. Bass
Date: 06/28/19

SOUTH HADLEY

104 Boynton Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph Vasquez
Seller: Nathan J. Lubas
Date: 06/19/19

91 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Swanson
Seller: Sara Kilcullen-Austin
Date: 06/25/19

254 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Kim M. Allore
Seller: Merle H. Campbell
Date: 06/27/19

4 Ethan Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $507,500
Buyer: David R. Barrett
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 06/25/19

491 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $267,400
Buyer: DGT Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas Williams
Date: 06/21/19

5 Misty Court
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Weiner
Seller: Deborah A. Whitford
Date: 06/28/19

197 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Keith D. Brecher
Seller: Michael D. Robinson
Date: 06/25/19

Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Seller: S. Hadley Electric Light
Date: 07/02/19

22 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Eric Salus
Seller: Daniel D. Desautels
Date: 06/27/19

8 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: William R. Granger
Seller: Elaine L. Shumway
Date: 06/28/19

68 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $123,722
Buyer: Laurels RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 06/21/19

11 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Thy M. Nguyen-Draper
Seller: Conrad A. Marvin
Date: 06/27/19

130 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christine Roy
Seller: Hope Denison-Keenan
Date: 06/26/19

30 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Covington
Seller: Thomas K. Richards
Date: 06/27/19

24 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Richard T. Nicewarner
Seller: Katherine P. Kisiel
Date: 06/21/19

SOUTHAMPTON

14 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jennifer J. Preisig
Seller: Patrick T. Wright
Date: 06/26/19

17 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $476,000
Buyer: Victor Franco
Seller: Mark J. Pirog
Date: 06/28/19

25 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Real A. Rouillard
Seller: Glenn R. West
Date: 07/02/19

7 Montgomery Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Scott J. Danek
Seller: Alan R. Nummy
Date: 06/28/19

Pequot Road #1
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #2
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #3
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #4
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #5
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #6
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #7
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

Pequot Road #8
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: RGB Industries Inc.
Seller: Andrew J. Labucki
Date: 06/24/19

68 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $612,500
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: John Gwosch
Date: 06/21/19

74 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nick A. Kushner
Seller: Mary-Alice Racine
Date: 06/21/19

WARE

314 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Shamgochian
Seller: Evergreen Design Build
Date: 06/28/19

151 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Charlie M. Merritt
Seller: Michael R. Horrigan
Date: 07/02/19

24 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Edward StPierre
Seller: Elizabeth M. Calvert
Date: 06/21/19

52 Horseshoe Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jill A. Gravel-Combs
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 06/21/19

7 Mattson Blvd.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Stalker
Seller: Kmiec, Catherine M., (Estate)
Date: 06/21/19

3 Ross Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Shannon E. Buckley-Eca
Seller: J. Harder Construction LLC
Date: 06/20/19

8 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Kamal B. Anton
Seller: Remo Pizzichemi
Date: 06/28/19

27 Smith Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Ashley P. Jordan
Seller: Nilda R. Colon
Date: 06/28/19

9 Walter Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Jennifer D. Shea-Kettles
Seller: Kris A. Bacon
Date: 06/25/19

94 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jose A. Reyes
Seller: David N. Soule
Date: 06/28/19

13 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Gene T. Jones
Seller: Paul G. Morrison
Date: 07/01/19

4 Williston Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Nazmul Azad
Seller: Keith D. Brecher
Date: 06/25/19

WESTHAMPTON

152 Edwards Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Brunelle
Seller: Thomas G. Abel
Date: 06/26/19

423 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $209,500
Buyer: Jennifer P. Ferree TR
Seller: Daniel F. Stasz
Date: 06/28/19

96 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $334,550
Buyer: Helen E. Clement
Seller: Mary E. Melnik-Penney
Date: 06/24/19

WILLIAMSBURG

10 The Lope
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Paula Mazzotta
Seller: Donna L. Harlan
Date: 06/26/19

3 Valley View Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $395,500
Buyer: Eric Weber
Seller: Lillian Warner RET
Date: 07/01/19

WORTHINGTON

103 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Hibbard
Seller: Mark S. Rioux
Date: 06/28/19

Building Permits

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Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of June and July 2019.

CHICOPEE

G6 Hospitality Property, LLC
36 Johnny Cake Hollow
$11,690 — Repair metal posts

Chang Ting
27 Alvord Ave.
$14,250 — Roofing and siding

Valley Opportunity Council
48 Center St.
$19,250 — Roofing

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Academy
23 Albany Road
$231,000 — Replace roof on west gym

Deerfield Academy
27 Albany Road
$82,700 — Sheet-metal work

Deerfield Academy
29 Old Main St.
$74,000 — Renovations and upgrades

Deerfield Academy
72 Old Main St.
$505,000 — New heating and cooling

Molenaar, LLC
425 Greenfield Road
$145,000 — Upgrades of agricultural buildings

Molenaar, LLC
4 Wells Crossing
$65,000 — Upgrades including siding, windows, and floors

EASTHAMPTON

155 Northampton, Easthampton
155 Northampton St.
Install ground sign

EAST LONGMEADOW

Berkshire Facial
265B Benton Dr.
Sheet metal

BFS Real Estate
265B Benton Dr.
$17,615 — Three signs

Glaz Realty
136 Denslow Road
$382,308 — Solar

Professional Office Building
265B Benton Dr.
Fire sprinkler system

HADLEY

E & A / I & G Campus Plaza, LP
454 Russell St.
$100,000 — Partial reconfiguration of guest-services area at Stop & Shop into click-and-collect program

Paul Narus
373 River Dr.
$38,000 — Remove existing roof system from main garage, add wall section with trusses, install strapping to interior with ridged insulation to walls and cover with metal, reframe office area and drywall

Pearson Hadley, LLC
380 Russell St.
$4,300 — New sign for Cooley Dickinson Health Care

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
353 Russell St.
$44,782 — Install HVAC at 110 Grill

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
353 Russell St.
$7,000 — Halo-lit wall sign bolted to fascia for 110 Grill

HAYDENVILLE

City of Northampton
137 Mountain St.
$632,000 — Construct slab on grade, one-story pole barn structure

LENOX

CR Resorts, LLC
165 Kemble St.
$160,000 — Replace interior air handler an exterior condenser on roof

MRG CRW Holdings, LLC
Lee Road
$165,000 — Construct wood-frame building to be used as horse-riding arena

LONGMEADOW

Willie Ross School
104 Nevins Ave.
$875,000 — Addition to administration building, new lobby entryway, add second floor, rebuild porch, renovate parking lot, add new parking and driveway

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
274 Main St.
$94,000 — ADA ramp to stage door on South Street side of Academy of Music building

Lumber Yard Northampton, LP
256 Pleasant St.
$221,992 — Install solar array

Lumber Yard Northampton, LP
256 Pleasant St.
$261,377 — Fit-out for first-floor office space

Stop & Shop
238 King St.
$100,000 — Renovate customer-service and front-end area

SPRINGFIELD

15 Taylor, LLC
160 Worthington St.
$27,500 — Remove and replace storefront glazing for six commercial tenant spaces

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
34 MGM Way
$2,950,000 — Install solar carport canopy on eighth floor of MGM Springfield parking garage

Burger King Corp.
755 Page Blvd.
$529,000 — Renovations to exterior façade, remodel dining-room area, restroom upgrades

Chestnut Acquisitions, LLC
151 Chestnut St.
$450,000 — Interior demolition for future buildout of residential and commercial tenant spaces

City of Springfield
22 Mulberry St.
$1,548,500 — Roofing at Milton Bradley Elementary School

Paradism Partners
106 Lincoln St.
$2,000 — Air ceiling penetration

WEST SPRINGFIELD

360 Cold Spring Ave., LLC
151 Heywood Ave.
Remove and replace garage door

Vincenzo Rettura
1146 Memorial Ave.
$2,500 — Replace flooring damaged by water and deterioration

State of Connecticut
1305 Memorial Ave.
$6,000 — HVAC work in Connecticut building at Eastern States Exposition

Stop & Shop
935 Riverdale St.
$90,000 — Interior renovation for new online pick-up area

WILBRAHAM

70 Post Office Park, LLC
70 Post Office Park
$20,000 — Combine two office spaces into one

2019 Healthcare Heroes Announced in the Sept. 2 Issue of BusinessWest

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Healthcare Heroes

3rd Annual Healthcare Heroes Awards

HERO (n.) a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

BusinessWest and Healthcare News have created Healthcare Heroes to honor those who live up to that word’s definition. This region’s health and wellness sector is large, diverse, and dominated by heroes of all kinds. They’re on the front lines, in the administrative office, the research lab, the neighborhood clinic, the family dentist’s office, the college health and science building. They’re making real contributions to the quality of life in our communities, and it’s time to recognize their efforts!

3rd Annual Healthcare Heroes Gala
Thursday, October 17, 2019
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sheraton Springfield One Monarch Place Hotel
$90/person; $900/table of 10

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Submit nominations for 2020 consideration HERE

Deadline to submit nominations is July 10, 2020, 5 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Women of Impact 2019

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Women of Impact 2019

2nd Annual Women of Impact Awards

BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business; are respected for accomplishments within their industries; give back to the community; and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within the field of influence.

Nominees can be high-level executives, entrepreneurs, leaders of a non-profit organization, business owners, volunteers, or mentors: any inspirational woman, at any level in her career, who is doing remarkable things. Nominate NOW! 

Event Information 

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Time: 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Springfield, One, Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144
Tickets on Sale: September 1, 2019; Price $65
For more information: Call (413) 781-8600 x100 or email at [email protected]

Nomination requirements and information

Nominations are now open for 2019 consideration. Click HERE to be directed to the online nomination form.

For sponsorship information contact:
Kate Campiti 413.781.8600 (ext. 104)  [email protected]
Kathleen Plante 413.781.8600 (ext. 108)  [email protected]

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2018 Women of Impact Event

More than 400 people turned out at the Sheraton Springfield on Dec. 6, 2018 for BusinessWest’s inaugural Women of Impact luncheon. Eight women were honored for their achievements in business and with giving back to the community. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito attended and offered remarks on subjects ranging from advancements in STEM education to a host of bipartisan efforts at the State House. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno also offered remarks. The keynote speaker was Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

The 2018 Women of Impact Honorees:

• Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director of Public Services, Springfield City Library;

• Kerry Dietz, principal, Dietz Architects;

• Denise Jordan, executive director, Springfield Housing Authority;

• Gina Kos, executive director, Sunshine Village;

• Carol Leary, president, Bay Path University;

• Colleen Loveless, president and CEO, Revitalize Community Development Corp.;

• Janis Santos, executive director, HCS Head Start; and

• Katie Allen Zobel, president and CEO, Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

2018 Women of Impact Honorees

Celebrating the 2018 Women of Impact

Scenes from the Women of Impact Event

More than 400 people turned out at the Sheraton Springfield on Dec. 6 for BusinessWest’s inaugural Women of Impact luncheon. Eight women were honored for their achievements in business and with giving back to the community. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito attended and offered remarks on subjects ranging from advancements in STEM education to a host of bipartisan efforts at the State House. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno also offered remarks. The keynote speaker was Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.