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LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow has been named one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 by Newsweek, ranking in the top 10 in Massachusetts. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Nov. 19 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 have been selected through a comprehensive methodology of assessing quality resident care. The evaluation awards the leading 330 facilities in the U.S. based on four key pillars: reputation, visitor satisfaction, accreditation, and Google reviews. The analysis is based on an independent survey that included thousands of residents and acquaintances of residents living in continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs).

The award serves to reinforce that Glenmeadow is dedicated to offering high-quality care and services to older adults, including a range of living options such as independent living, assisted living, respite care, and at-home care services. Glenmeadow offers a wide range of amenities and community opportunities, including newly renovated spaces designed for connection and well-being and the annual Age of Excellence Awards, honoring older adults who inspire vitality. Glenmeadow leaders believe aging is not a retreat, but a rise, and the community’s holistic approach aims to ensure that residents feel valued, supported, and empowered to live their lives to the fullest.

“This recognition truly reflects the dedication of the entire Glenmeadow community and our unwavering commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our residents and staff,” said Kathy Martin, president and CEO of Glenmeadow. “Being acknowledged alongside both nonprofit and for-profit continuing care retirement communities underscores that high-quality service transcends business models. Nonprofit CCRCs play a crucial role in the senior living sector, consistently providing exemplary care and services.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Anticipation is rising for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The sold-out event will take place tonight, Dec. 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow.

Profiles of the Women of Impact class of 2025 can be read in the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. This year’s honorees are:

• Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank;

• Ayanna Crawford, president of AC Consulting and Media Services;

• Tracy Friedenberg, executive director of Bacon Wilson, P.C.;

• Rania Kfuri, vice president for Philanthropy, Sales, and Marketing at Glenmeadow;

• Chelsea Kline, executive director of Cancer Connection;

• Angelina Ramirez, CEO of Stavros Center for Independent Living;

• Amanda Sanderson, executive director of Resilience Center of Franklin County; and

• Sarah Rose Stack, lecturer of Public Relations at UMass Amherst.

The event emcees are Dina McMahon, morning show co-host for the Kellogg Krew on 94.7fm WMAS; and LaTonia Monroe Naylor, chief business educator at Monroe Naylor Consulting, LLC, president and CEO of Parent Villages, and a 2024 BusinessWest Woman of Impact.

The eighth annual Women of Impact program is presented by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, sponsored by Bacon Wilson, P.C., and supported by Feel Good Shop Local and 94.7fm WMAS.

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Brent Bean

WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the appointment of Brent Bean as vice president and Business Development officer.

Bean, who previously served as assistant vice president, Business Development officer, will continue to establish relationships with new and existing customers, focusing on commercial credit needs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“Brent brings a valuable mix of experience, market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping our region’s businesses achieve their financial goals,” said Allen Miles, executive vice president and chief Lending officer at Westfield Bank. “He works with businesses across Massachusetts and Connecticut, bringing the full power of the bank’s commercial lending capabilities to current and future customers.”

Bean joined the Bank’s Business & Government Deposit Services department in 2020 before moving to the Commercial Lending department. Prior to that, he spent many years as director of Corporate and Government Relations at Westfield State University.

He holds a bachelor of business administration degree from American International College and a master of public administration degree from Westfield State University. Active within the local community, he is currently a member of Westfield State University’s fundraising committee and has been an at-large city councilor for the city of Westfield since 2002.

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Peter Duckett

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne Bank announced the promotion of Peter Duckett to assistant vice president, Commercial Loan officer, recognizing his contributions to the growth of the bank’s commercial lending portfolio and his commitment to clients across the region.

In this role, Duckett supports commercial lending activities through loan origination, portfolio management, financial analysis, and client relationship development. He works closely with local businesses to help them access financing that supports growth and strengthens the regional economy, reflecting MountainOne’s ongoing commitment to community and customer success.

Before joining MountainOne as a portfolio manager in February 2024, he spent a decade at Brookline Bank, where he held several positions, most recently as portfolio manager.

Duckett holds a degree in economics and business management from Assumption University. He has also completed multiple professional development programs through the Risk Management Assoc., earning certificates in lending decision process, financial statement analysis, commercial credit for lenders, and small business lending decision process. He serves on MountainOne’s communications committee, contributing to internal engagement and outreach initiatives.

“Peter’s promotion reflects his strong leadership, professionalism, and the trust he has earned from both clients and colleagues,” said Dick Kelly, senior vice president, senior Commercial Risk officer at MountainOne. “He consistently demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and a true dedication to our clients’ success.”

Duckett added that “I’m proud to continue growing my career with MountainOne. This role gives me the opportunity to work directly with business owners and real estate developers to help strengthen our local economy and support long-term community growth.”

Building Trades

Something to Build On

Laborers Local 596 member Chelsea Fenton

Laborers Local 596 member Chelsea Fenton shares the benefits of union apprenticeship and details her experience with students during a workshop at the recent Girls in Trades Conference.

 

On Nov. 20, students from 19 schools across Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Worcester counties gathered in Holyoke to explore life-changing opportunities in the union construction industry at the 10th annual Massachusetts Girls in Trades (MA GIT) Conference and Career Fair.

These events are designed to help young women build confidence, gain hands-on knowledge, and envision themselves in careers they may never have considered before.

“Being part of Massachusetts Girls in Trades has changed my outlook completely,” said Kennedy Landers, a Worcester Tech Construction Academy student. “It’s lifted my hopes of being a girl in the trades and given me reassurance that I can do this — and that there are other girls like me.”

Massachusetts building trades unions train the vast majority of the state’s construction apprentices — 74% of all registered apprentices statewide. They also provide opportunities for those historically underrepresented in the trades: 80% of all apprentices of color and 88% of all registered tradeswomen train through union programs. Today, one in 10 union apprentices in Massachusetts is a woman, a number that continues to grow.

In total, 356 students attended this year’s western conference held at Dean Tech High School. This year’s event launched the new MA GIT alumni network, connecting graduates with mentorship and career support as they enter into the trades.

For Jaylene dos Santos, the conference represents the heart of the organization’s mission. “As the chair of the Massachusetts Girls in Trades Student Leadership Council, I have seen the positive change that we make every single day,” she said. “Our resources and support allow students to feel empowered as they enter the construction and construction-related trades. I’m incredibly proud of the work we do to build safe, inclusive spaces for all learners.”

At this year’s event, students heard directly from dos Santos as well as Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and Massachusetts Building Trades Unions President Frank Callahan.

“Union apprenticeship programs are the foundation of an inclusive, world-class construction workforce here in Massachusetts. Women now comprise over 11% of all union building trades apprentices in Massachusetts, tripling the national average and representing a twofold increase since 2012,” Callahan said. “Each year, the union building trades provide a pathway to a rewarding career, with industry-leading wages and benefits, free training and skills development, the highest safety standards, and opportunities for advancement.”

In anticipation of the 2025 conference, Franklin County Technical School student Cameron Jacques said, “I’m really looking forward to this event. It’s a chance to learn not only about my own trade, but also about so many others — and to see how women can continue to thrive in a workforce that’s often male-dominated.”

Her classmate Alison George shared her energy. “I’m excited to explore all the new opportunities this conference will have to offer me,” she said. “It’s inspiring to know there are so many women in these careers, ready to share their experiences.”

The event connects girls enrolled in career and technical education programs with tradeswomen, union apprenticeship programs, and industry leaders. Each year, the conference aims to empower the next generation of tradeswomen, encouraging them to pursue high-paying, debt-free careers that build both communities and futures.

For many of these students, a career in the trades offers a debt-free path to the middle class. With starting wages of $18 to $22 per hour that rise to $35 to $55 per hour over the course of a two- to five-year apprenticeship, event organizers noted, these programs create life-changing opportunities, building skills, stability, and a more inclusive workforce.

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SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual announced it has elected Michael Rollings to the company’s board of directors.

“With his extensive leadership experience at financial services companies that have a proven track record of growth and market leadership, Mike is an excellent addition to our board of directors,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president and CEO of MassMutual. “Along with his deep financial and operational background in both insurance and asset management, Mike has an exceptional understanding of how companies can best deliver long-term value to their customers. His insights and perspectives will greatly benefit both MassMutual and our policyowners.”

Rollings most recently served as chief financial officer and managing director of Finance at the Vanguard Group, a position he held from 2016 until his retirement this past June. In that role, he led financial strategy and planning for the global asset investment manager with more than $11 trillion in assets under management and oversaw more than 1,800 people across corporate financial functions, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, and fund financial services. During his tenure, he served as a strategic advisor to Vanguard’s CEO, board of directors, and other key stakeholders, while also leading a transformation of the company’s corporate and fund financial operations to best support investment and shareholder return.

Prior to his time at Vanguard, Rollings held leadership roles at MassMutual for 15 years, including leading the company’s Capital Markets and Treasury Operations team and serving as chief financial officer from 2006 to 2016.

“I’m deeply appreciative of the opportunity to join the board of directors at a purpose-driven company like MassMutual, which has continued to grow, thrive, and deliver value for its policyowners and customers for nearly 175 years,” Rollings said. “I look forward to offering strategic counsel and insights in my new role, ultimately helping the company continue to fulfill its purpose of helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

Rollings has served on several boards throughout his career, including the Financial Accounting Foundation, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield Museums, and the Georgetown University board of regents. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in business from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

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BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) released Massachusetts unemployment and job estimates for September, with data indicating 1,200 fewer Massachusetts residents were employed, including individuals in private and nonprofit jobs plus self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs, while payroll jobs decreased by 11,100. Additionally, the unemployment rate (4.7%) and labor force participation rate (66.8%) both decreased. The labor force decreased in September as well by 2,700 for a total of approximately 3,961,000.

October state employment and unemployment news releases will not be published due to the recent federal government shutdown. November unemployment and job estimates have not been scheduled by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Despite a net loss in payroll jobs in September, there was some positive growth in BLS categories, including leisure and hospitality, information, and financial activities. In addition to payroll data, BLS also reports data indicating that 1,200 fewer Massachusetts residents were employed in September and 20,000 more were employed over the year. Unlike payroll data, employed residents data includes individuals who are self-employed (such as contractors, physicians, and drivers) and is not captured in payroll job data.

“The data released today tells us less about what’s happening now and more about what was happening a few months ago,” said Mark Rembert, chief economist for EOLWD’s Department of Economic Research. “The good news is that the key labor market indicators that we do have for October and November have been stable. Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment insurance claims remain relatively flat, and job posting activity has been steady.”

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SPRINGFIELD — The Foundation for TJO Animals and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO) are celebrating a record-breaking Giving Tuesday, marked by exceptional community support, a highly successful adoption event, and an outpouring of generosity that far exceeded expectations.

To kick off the campaign, the foundation hosted a two-day adoption event in which all adoption fees were waived thanks to a $2,000 sponsorship from longtime supporters Ted and Barbara Hebert. Over the course of just 48 hours, 18 animals were adopted into new, loving homes.

“The adoption center was buzzing with people who wanted to support TJO and open their homes to animals in need. It was incredible to see,” said Janna Brown, executive director of the Foundation for TJO Animals.

The foundation initially set a Giving Tuesday fundraising goal of $20,000, with every dollar matched by supporters Jan and Bernadette Piepul. As donations surged, the goal was increased to $25,000 — and the Piepuls matched that as well. By the morning after Giving Tuesday, total donations had climbed to more than $57,000, making this one of the foundation’s most successful campaigns to date.

A significant portion of the funds came from Monarch Fore Charities, whose contribution exceeded $10,000 and helped propel the campaign to new heights.

“Our main goal for Giving Tuesday this year was to spread awareness about TJO — who we are and what we do for animals in the Pioneer Valley,” Brown said. “Money raised will go directly toward medical care for the never-ending influx of animals coming into TJO, as well as clinic supplies and a much-needed new washer and dryer — you wouldn’t believe the amount of laundry.”

The Foundation for TJO Animals extends its deepest gratitude to its donors, supporters, volunteers, and the community for rallying behind local animals in need. The funds raised will provide vital medical treatment, support adoption efforts, and enhance the overall well-being of animals throughout the region.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds established a new franchise record by collecting 8,048 stuffed animals during the 10th annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas inside the MassMutual Center. All donated bears will be distributed to underprivileged youth throughout Springfield and Western Mass. ahead of the holiday season.

The avalanche of teddy bears was set in motion by Jakub Stancl’s first goal of the night, part of a three-goal performance that ignited the sellout crowd of 6,793 fans inside the Thunderdome and sent thousands of stuffed animals flying onto the ice in one of the most anticipated traditions of the season.

The celebration will continue off the ice this week as Thunderbirds players, mascot Boomer, and team staff take part in the second phase of the Teddy Bear Toss. Over the course of multiple visits, the organization will deliver bears directly to more than 15 local youth-focused nonprofits, including CHD, the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, the Boys & Girls Club Family Center, the Springfield YMCA, Square One, the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, and the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, ensuring smiles reach children and families across the region ahead of the holidays.

“Seeing how the Teddy Bear Toss has grown over the past 10 years has been incredibly meaningful for our organization,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “What started as a simple idea in our inaugural season has become one of the most impactful traditions in our community. This time of year always brings out the generosity of our fans, and few things mean more than knowing these bears will create smiles and memories for thousands of children throughout Western Massachusetts. It’s the perfect example of what this decade of Thunderbirds hockey is all about.”

First introduced during the Thunderbirds’ inaugural season in 2016, the Teddy Bear Toss has now provided more than 40,000 stuffed animals to local charities, remaining one of the organization’s signature community initiatives and one of the most beloved holiday traditions in the Greater Springfield area.

“As a fan, sponsor, and owner of a hockey team over the years, I’ve experienced a lot of special moments, but this one truly stands out,” said Ted Hebert, Thunderbirds minority owner and founder of Teddy Bear Pools & Spas. “From the energy in the building to the perfect timing of the goal that set it all off, everything about the night reflected what the Teddy Bear Toss has become over the last decade. Watching thousands of bears hit the ice — and knowing where they’re going afterward — is incredibly powerful. We’re proud to be part of a tradition that continues to make such a lasting difference in this community.”

Charitable organizations interested in receiving teddy bears may contact the Thunderbirds by calling (413) 739-4625.

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WESTFIELD — Westfield Bank announced a $5,000 donation to Revitalize CDC, a Springfield-based nonprofit that works to stabilize homes and strengthen neighborhoods across Western Mass.

“Revitalize CDC does vital work, repairing homes for veterans, older adults, families in need, and those living with disabilities to improve the health and well-being of individuals and families,” said James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank. “We’re proud to support them in making our communities better by making them healthier, stronger, and more resilient.”

Founded in 1992, Revitalize CDC has served more than 30,000 individuals and invested more than $52 million into critical home repairs, bridging food insecurity gaps through delivery of fresh foods, and providing education and support for chronic health conditions.

“Revitalize CDC is deeply grateful to Westfield Bank for their generous $5,000 contribution. Their continued partnership strengthens our mission and creates meaningful impact in the neighborhoods we serve,” said Colleen Shanley-Loveless, president and CEO of Revitalize CDC. “We especially thank Sherleen Crespo, Westfield Bank Vice president and branch manager, Revitalize CDC board member, and dedicated #GreenNFit Neighborhood Rebuild house captain, for her leadership and unwavering commitment to our work. Her hands-on support truly helps transform homes, lives, and communities,”

The donation from Westfield Bank will help fuel the organization’s efforts in home repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy efficiency upgrades, moving neighborhoods forward and supporting people who otherwise may not have access to such resources.

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WILBRAHAM — On Friday, Dec. 19, the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for Daniel Dias of the Magnolia Agency, located at 95 Post Office Park, Suite 9506, in Wilbraham.

“Small businesses are the lifelines of our community, and we are excited to welcome Daniel, who brings a long history in the insurance industry,” the chamber stated. “With his extensive experience in the insurance industry, the community will surely embrace the Magnolia Agency as a valuable resource.”

The Magnolia Agency is a nationally recognized insurance agency specializing in captives, insurance, and surety for construction, manufacturing, retail, and distribution, among other industries.

“I’m excited and humbled to be part of the Magnolia Agency’s opening and managing our new office location at Post Office Park in Wilbraham. They say things happen for a reason, and fortunately, I was lucky enough to meet Rich Varrato and Lou Gold, the founders of the Magnolia Agency,” Dias said. “I began my insurance journey under the wings of my grandfather, Albert Dias. It was then that I realized I had a passion for insurance and truly enjoyed meeting new people and developing long-lasting relationships.” I am excited to bring that legacy to Wilbraham with the Magnolia Agency.”

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NORTHAMPTON — On Dec. 2, River Valley Co-op announced a contribution of more than $20,000 to support the Northampton Survival Center. This contribution was made through the co-op’s November Change for Change round-up donations at the checkouts in both the Northampton and Easthampton store locations.

This is the most recent and largest of the co-op’s last four monthly Change for Change contributions to local food security focused nonprofits, which totaled more than $62,000. These contributions included $13,745 for the Easthampton Community Center, $14,064 for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, $13,915 for Manna Community Kitchen, as well as the November contribution of $20,309 for the Northampton Survival Center.

Each time a customer shops at River Valley Co-op, they are given the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, with the extra cents going into the Change for Change donation fund. That fund is allocated each month to a local nonprofit organization nominated and chosen by co-op member votes.

“This cooperative, community-driven initiative turns small change from thousands of everyday grocery purchases into impactful contributions to support local nonprofits. Food insecurity is especially critical now with our federal government withholding SNAP benefits for several weeks and their announced cuts to this important food security program impacting tens of thousands of vulnerable community members and putting additional demands on our local food pantries to fill the gap,” said Rochelle Prunty, general manager of River Valley Co-op. “This enthusiastic food co-op shopper support shows the power of joining together with small acts of kindness to support each other: when we all give a little, it adds up to making a significant impact.”

The $20,309 raised will enable the Northampton Survival Center to keep up with high levels of increased demand from new and returning clients worried about food insecurity while they navigate threats to SNAP, heating assistance, and general economic instability.

“It’s heartening to know that this community wants to ensure our neighbors are fed,” said Heidi Nortonsmith, executive director of the Northampton Survival Center. “We expect to provide weekly groceries to more than 4,000 clients this year, and these funds help us do that. We encourage folks who are struggling to come to us, secure in knowing that we’ll always have groceries for those who need them. It’s thanks to our community that we’re able to follow through on that promise.”

The success of this campaign underscores River Valley Co-op’s long-standing commitment to supporting local organizations that promote food access, social justice, and community resilience. The Change for Change program has supported dozens of nonprofits across the region by pooling small donations at the register into substantial grants.

River Valley Co-op’s partnership with the Northampton Survival Center began when the store first opened in Northampton in 2008 and began weekly contributions of food. Now with stores in both Northampton and Easthampton, the combined annual contributions of food to the Northampton Survival Center and the Easthampton Community Center total 52 tons annually.

“We are grateful to all our participating shoppers and the great work every day by the staff and volunteers of the Northampton Survival Center, the Easthampton Community Center, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Manna Community Kitchen, and other local organizations and people working to address food insecurity,” Prunty added. “We are so happy to be able to work together with these important nonprofits to help address food insecurity in our community.”

The co-op also offers its low-income shoppers at both stores the opportunity to sign up for its Food for All program to get a 10% discount on grocery purchases; both stores also accept SNAP.

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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

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Episode 248: December 8, 2025

Joe Bednar talks with Sean O’Brien, Director of Cybersecurity and Computer Science at Bay Path University

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical discipline: it’s a cornerstone of business, law, and civil society,” Sean OBrien said recently, and businesses of all sizes and sectors are grappling with that new reality. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Sean, the director of Cybersecurity at Bay Path University, sits down with BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar for a wide-ranging discussion about how cyberthreats have evolved — with AI being just the latest disruptive wrinkle — but also how defenses are being sharpened with the same technology, as well as how this field will continue to be fertile ground for young people seeking to forge careers in a realm where change is constant and talent is in demand. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest over both audio and video platforms, and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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Regional Philanthropic Opportunities

Leaders of nonprofits across Western Mass. have grappled with a more challenging fiscal climate in the past year — and the need to become more ambitious, creative, and expansive in their fundraising efforts as federal funding shrinks. For the past 15 years, BusinessWest has published its annual Giving Guide to shine a spotlight on local nonprofits, detailing specific community needs and showing you not only how to support them, but exactly what your money and time can accomplish.
 
The profiles of area nonprofit organizations on the following pages — many of them sponsored by businesses that believe in their missions — are just a sampling of the region’s thousands of such organizations. These profiles are intended to educate readers about what these groups are doing to improve quality of life for the people living and working in the 413, but also to inspire them to provide the critical support (which comes in many different forms, from donating to volunteering to advocating) that they and so many others so desperately need.

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HOLYOKE — Bueno y Sano marked the grand opening of its eighth location in Holyoke this week, a milestone event distinguished by a significant act of community support. The new restaurant, notable for being the chain’s first with a female franchise owner, Xiomara Rosa, immediately demonstrated its commitment to the city by making a donation to aid families recently affected by devastating local fires.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, moved by the recent tragedies that displaced more than 100 residents, Rosa announced a $500 donation to the Enlace de Familias Emergency Fund. Demonstrating a shared commitment to local well-being, Bueno y Sano corporate, represented by founder Bob Lowry, matched the contribution, bringing the total to $1,000 for families in need.

This gesture comes at a critical time for Holyoke. In the past week, two separate fires destroyed approximately 50 apartments, leaving numerous families and their pets without homes or belongings just as the holiday season begins. While the community response has been powerful, the scale of the displacement requires a sustained and collective effort.

The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce now calls upon other local businesses to follow the example set by Bueno y Sano. The need for support is immense, and the business community has a vital role to play in the city’s recovery. Contributions will help provide shelter, resources, and stability for those who have lost everything. Businesses are encouraged to direct their support to the Enlace de Familias Emergency Fund to ensure aid is distributed effectively to the displaced families.

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Keith Tatlock

EAST LONGMEADOW — Keith Tatlock, CFP of Command Wealth Management has earned recognition as a 2026 Signature Club qualifier by its financial solutions firm, Cambridge Investment Research Inc. The Signature Club distinction acknowledges financial professionals who demonstrate excellence in serving clients.

“Keith Tatlock embodies the dedication and independent spirit that drives Cambridge forward,” said Jeff Vivacqua, Cambridge’s president of Growth and Development. “We are pleased to recognize Keith’s achievements over the past year. Their focus on cultivating relationships and pursuing continuous improvement exemplifies the Cambridge culture and creates a positive impact for both their clients and the industry as a whole.”

The 2026 Signature Club conference in Bonita Springs, Fla. brings together qualifiers and Cambridge senior leadership for a multi-day event focused on growth, connection, and shared learning. Featuring networking opportunities, interactive educational sessions, and thought-provoking speakers, the conference offers participants the opportunity to gain fresh insight and deepen their industry expertise, empowering them to continue serving their clients at the highest level.

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PITTSFIELD — Hearthway Inc. invites the community to celebrate the launch of the First, Pittsfield’s new living-room model housing resource center, featuring showers, laundry, kitchen amenities, flexible community space, on-site housing support, and permanent supportive apartments on West Housatonic and First streets. The First is a collaborative initiative led by Hearthway in partnership with ServiceNet, Zion Lutheran Church, Cathedral of the Beloved, and the city of Pittsfield.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 74 First St., home to both the First and First Street Apartments. The ceremony will include remarks from Secretary Ed Augustus of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Pittsfield Mayor Peter Marchetti, and Erin Forbush, senior director of Shelter and Housing at ServiceNet.

Prior to the ceremony, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., guests are invited to tour three of Hearthway’s newest housing initiatives: the First and First Street Apartments, both located at 74 First St., and West Housatonic Apartments at 111 West Housatonic St.

The development of the First has been made possible through significant support from local partners and donors, led by a $300,000, two-year foundational commitment from Berkshire Health Systems, which has been instrumental in advancing the project. Contributions from Adams Community Bank, Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, Berkshire Bank Foundation, Lee Bank, MOLARI Employment and HealthCare Services, MountainOne Bank, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and individual donors have further propelled the initiative forward.

The Lee Bank Foundation’s $25,000 grant also represents the largest single donation available to local nonprofits.

“We’re proud to support the First through both grant funding and financing. This project will provide a welcoming space and a sense of community for anyone who needs it,” said Chuck Leach, president of Lee Bank. “This collaboration reflects the very best of what strong community partnerships can achieve, bringing together nonprofits, government, and private-sector resources to create meaningful change in Pittsfield.”

Together, these contributions have brought the First close to its $600,000 fundraising goal, with nearly $450,000 raised to date, reflecting the community’s shared commitment to expanding housing and homelessness resources in Pittsfield. An anonymous donor’s matching $60,000 challenge continues to double the impact of new contributions. To make a donation, visit servicenet.org/firsttodonate.

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SOUTHWICK — The Jimmy Fund WMass Classic, presented by Quality Beverage and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year, marking a powerful milestone of generosity, community partnership, and steadfast commitment to the lifesaving mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In its five years, the golf tournament has raised more than $500,000, fueling groundbreaking cancer research and compassionate patient care.

The Jimmy Fund WMass Classic unites sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and local businesses to support Dana-Farber’s world-renowned work. Each year, players enjoy the event’s signature ‘classic’ experience, including elevated food and beverage tastings, unique on-course activities, and carefully curated gifts, creating a day that is both memorable and meaningful.

The co-chairs of the tournament are longtime Jimmy Fund volunteers Tom Mathes and Liz Rappaport, whose leadership and dedication have been instrumental in the event’s continued growth.

“Each year, the energy at the WMass Classic grows, and every person who joins us makes a meaningful impact,” Mathes said.

Rappaport added, “Dana-Farber is a world-class institution, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have access to such groundbreaking care so close to home. Supporting their mission is both an honor and a privilege.”

This year, Mathes and Rappaport were recognized with the 2025 Jimmy Fund Ken Coleman Extra Mile Award, one of the organization’s highest honors, presented to volunteers who go above and beyond in advancing Dana-Farber’s mission. Together with the entire Jimmy Fund WMass Classic Committee, they have devoted decades of service to Jimmy Fund Golf, helping lead multiple tournaments throughout the region. Rappaport was also appointed this year to Dana-Farber’s board of trustees, further underscoring her commitment and leadership.

“Our heartfelt thanks go out to every sponsor, player, volunteer, and supporter,” the committee stated. “Together, we are defying cancer, driving progress, and bringing hope to countless families across Western Massachusetts and beyond.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Following a merger with Cain Hibbard & Meyers on Dec. 1, Bulkley Richardson welcomed seven new attorneys to the firm, including five partners and two counsel.

“Integrating seven attorneys into the firm adds tremendous value to some of our strongest practice areas, including litigation, healthcare, business, family law, employment law, and real estate,” said Dan Finnegan, managing partner. “Each attorney brings a unique skillset and decades of experience to the firm, allowing us to continue to provide the highest quality of legal work, but also expand our capabilities and diversify our client base.”

Lucy Prashker, partner, counsels clients on a wide variety of business and intellectual property issues. Much of her practice is devoted to advising clients in the fields of health law, nonprofit law, and general business law, where her clients include artists and writers, manufacturers, emerging technology companies, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare providers. She is also an experienced litigator, handling complex commercial and employment cases in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and New York.

Vicki Donahue, partner, represents businesses and individuals in the purchase and sale of businesses, commercial financing (including tax-exempt bonds and historic tax credit financing), corporate governance, and general business counseling. She has experience in solar projects, representing property owners through drafting and negotiating leases and power purchase agreements for large-scale solar installations. She also has an active residential and commercial real estate practice, including zoning analysis and permitting, environmental law, commercial real estate development, and tax abatements and tax appeals.

Dennis LaRochelle, partner, has close to three decades of experience handling complex litigation and has successfully litigated several multi-million-dollar disputes in the Massachusetts federal and state courts, earning a reputation as one of the top trial lawyers in Berkshire County. With proficiency in family law, he regularly represents clients in all aspects of domestic relationships, from divorce and child custody disputes to drafting prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements, as well as guardianships to adoptions, resolving disputes creatively and effectively.

Jennifer Carpenter, partner, is an accomplished litigator, responsible for cases in both state and federal courts. She has extensive experience representing hospitals, long-term care and residential treatment facilities, and families as they navigate the nuanced and often complex guardianship process.

Jeff O’Connor, partner, is a seasoned litigator, trial lawyer, and strategic counselor. For more than 15 years, he has guided medical and legal professionals, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations through complex civil litigation, agency proceedings, risk management challenges, and regulatory minefields.

Diane DeGiacomo, counsel, is an experienced trial and domestic relations lawyer. She has defended businesses in employment discrimination complaints statewide before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, and has tried civil cases in federal court, superior court, and probate court regularly.

Susan Herman, counsel, has more than 40 years of trial and appellate experience in both the public and private sectors. She spent much of her career with the Maine Office of the Attorney General, where she advised state agencies and represented the state of Maine in state and federal court on a variety of civil matters. In 2015, she was named division chief for the Civil Litigation Division of the Maine Attorney General’s Office, handling constitutional challenges to state laws and rules, civil rights cases, tort claims, civil appeals, amicus, and multi-state litigation.

In 2019, the attorney general named Herman chief deputy for the office, where she worked closely with the attorney general on high-priority and sensitive matters relating to client state agencies, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, and members of the public. Four years later, she was nominated by Maine’s governor to serve as a member of Maine’s Civil Service Appeals Board, which was confirmed by the Maine Senate, and the governor appointed her chair of the board. In 2024, she was reappointed and confirmed for an additional four-year term.

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WESTFIELD — James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the promotion of Michael Harrington to senior vice president and senior lender for the state of Massachusetts. This appointment recognizes his consistent and strong leadership and his impact on the bank’s growth and success.

Harrington, who previously served as senior vice president and team leader of Middle Market CRE Lending, has been promoted to senior lender and will be responsible for the bank’s commercial lending activities in the state of Massachusetts, including overseeing the bank’s Massachusetts portfolio and new business development, as well as handling his current duties.

“Michael has been instrumental in growing the bank’s commercial lending portfolio for the past 18 years,” said Allen Miles, executive vice president and chief lending officer of Westfield Bank. “His commitment, experience, and expertise, especially in commercial real estate, have made him a trusted partner to many of our customers. We’re excited to have him leading our team in Massachusetts and confident he will continue to help businesses throughout the region acquire, expand, and grow.”

With more than 33 years of banking and commercial lending experience, Harrington joined Westfield Bank in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a commercial lender and credit analyst at the former Westbank.

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HOLYOKE — Daruma Japanese BBQ will celebrate its grand opening with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. at 241 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke. The event marks the official launch of the first Japanese BBQ establishment in Western Mass., introducing a unique dining concept to the region. The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia will be in attendance to welcome the new business to the community.

The ribbon cutting will be a community-focused celebration, open to all, including families with children. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a selection of appetizers, offering a glimpse into the restaurant’s distinctive menu. Demonstrating a strong commitment to the community, Daruma recently donated $1,000 to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts through the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce’s food drive.

Daruma Japanese BBQ offers an interactive dining experience where guests can grill high-quality meats and vegetables at their own tables. In addition to its signature BBQ, the restaurant features a full sushi menu. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat sushi with two distinct options: a regular menu including classic favorites and a premium menu offering upgraded selections for a more elevated dining experience. The owners are also in the process of securing a liquor license, which will soon complement the dining experience.

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Bikes Fight Cancer

The third annual Bikes Fight Cancer Charity Ride, held on June 14, brought together more than 600 riders who raised more than $260,000, with $170,000 of that being distributed locally to organizations providing critical cancer services, care, and patient support in the Pioneer Valley. Local beneficiaries included the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (pictured  below), Cancer Connection (pictured bottom), Cancer House of Hope, and Magic for Maddie. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2023, Bikes Fight Cancer has raised more than $550,000 to ease the burden of a cancer diagnosis for patients and families across Western Mass. (Photos by Bob Zemba, Simple Truth Imaging)

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute at Cooley Dickinson Hospital

 

Cancer Connection

Cancer Connection

 

Thrilling Donation

On Nov. 21, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce presented a $3,934 donation to Haven Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee from the chamber’s annual Thriller 5K held in October at Grise Funeral Home. 

Pictured, from left: Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge and chair of the chamber’s 5K committee; Lynn Morrissette, Marketing & Development director at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee and a 5K committee member; Jason Reed, executive director at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee; Melissa Breor, executive director of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce; and Kate Riley, vice president at Riley Home Realty and a 5K committee member.

Pictured, from left: Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge and chair of the chamber’s 5K committee; Lynn Morrissette, Marketing & Development director at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee and a 5K committee member; Jason Reed, executive director at the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee; Melissa Breor, executive director of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce; and Kate Riley, vice president at Riley Home Realty and a 5K committee member.

 

 

Changing Futures

Westfield Bank recently donated $3,000 to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts to change the lives of young people by providing them with the tools, training, and real-world experiences they need to develop financial literacy, explore careers, and build brighter futures. 

Pictured, from left: Phil Goncalves, senior vice president, chief credit officer, and Darlene Libiszewski, senior vice president, chief information officer, at Westfield Bank; and Amie Miarecki, president, and Terrell Joyner, vice chair, of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.

Pictured, from left: Phil Goncalves, senior vice president, chief credit officer, and Darlene Libiszewski, senior vice president, chief information officer, at Westfield Bank; and Amie Miarecki, president, and Terrell Joyner, vice chair, of Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts.

 

Agenda

Difference Makers Nominations

Through Dec. 22: BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for its 18th annual Difference Makers awards. BusinessWest launched the Difference Makers program in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions that are positively impacting the communities of Western Mass. As previous honorees have shown, there are many ways to make a difference within our community, such as working on initiatives aimed at improving quality of life; succeeding in business, public service, or education; inspiring others to get involved; and making an imaginative effort to help solve societal issues. Nominations for the Difference Makers class of 2025 are due by Monday, Dec. 22 and can be submitted at businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form. For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

 

Community Giving Initiative

Through Dec. 31: Monson Savings Bank’s 2026 Community Giving Initiative is in full swing, and the bank is inviting the public to help decide which local nonprofit organizations will receive donations in the coming year. Voting runs through Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. Voters should visit www.monsonsavings.bank/cgi and submit the name of one nonprofit organization they would like Monson Savings Bank to support in 2026. Organizations must be nonprofit and serve within the bank’s geographic area. Each person may vote once. The 10 ten organizations with the most votes will receive donations from Monson Savings Bank. Winners will be announced in mid-January 2026.

 

Women of Impact

Dec. 9: BusinessWest will celebrate its eighth annual Women of Impact cohort at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit www.businesswest.com/eventcalendar/womenof-impact-2025. The class of 2025, featured in the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, includes Tara Brewster, vice president of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank; Tracy Friedenberg, executive director of Bacon Wilson, P.C.; Chelsea Kline, executive director of Cancer Connection; Ayanna Crawford, president of AC Consulting and Media Services; Rania Kfuri, vice president for Philanthropy, Sales, and Marketing at Glenmeadow; Angelina Ramirez, CEO of Stavros Center for Independent Living; Amanda Sanderson, executive director of Resilience Center of Franklin County; and Sarah Rose Stack, lecturer of Public Relations at UMass Amherst. The event is presented by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, sponsored by Bacon Wilson, P.C., and supported by Feel Good Shop Local and 94.7fm WMAS.

 

Berkshire County Development Alliance Winter Mixer

Dec. 9: The Berkshire County Development Alliance (BCDA) will host an informal networking mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hot Plate Brewing Co., located at 1 School St., Pittsfield. All are invited to drop by after work, grab a drink, and connect with fellow development professionals, volunteers, and community members from across Berkshire County. This get-together is a relaxed way to meet new people, share ideas, make connections, and learn about what others are working on in the area — no pitches or presentations required. The event is free to attend. Light snacks and drinks are available for purchase from Hot Plate. RSVP is requested at [email protected], but walk-ins are welcome. Visit bit.ly/4cDsUjA to learn more.

 

Follow My Steps Foundation Annual Gala

Dec. 14: Follow My Steps Foundation announced its annual gala, Stepping Into 2026, will be held at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This event will bring together community leaders, partners, supporters, and youth to celebrate the strides made over the past year and to rally support for future expansion of the foundation’s mentorship, career readiness, and financial literacy programs. The event will also introduce the Pioneers for Change Award, recognizing exemplary changemakers whose actions resonate with Follow My Steps’ mission. Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, live entertainment, and uplifting stories about the youth served by the foundation. The evening also marks the launch of a community giving campaign, aiming to raise $10,000 in individual contributions that fuel mentorship, education, and empowerment initiatives throughout the year. Early bird tickets (through Nov. 14) cost $55 for adults and $27.50 for children. General admission tickets (Nov. 15-30) cost $65 for adults and $32.50 for children. Final admission tickets (Dec. 1-14): cost $75 for adults and $37.50 for children. Visit www.followmysteps.org/steppinginto2026 to purchase tickets. Businesses and community partners are also invited to join as sponsors of the Stepping Into 2026 Gala. Five tiered sponsorship levels — copper, bronze, silver, gold, and platinum — offer meaningful opportunities to align one’s brand with youth empowerment and community advancement. Each level includes a range of benefits such as brand visibility across digital and print channels, recognition during the event, logo placement, program ads, reserved tickets, and social media promotion.

 

Penguin Plunge

Jan. 24: Amelia Park Children’s Museum announced the return of the Penguin Plunge, to be held at 1 p.m. at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the Penguin Plunge will benefit the museum. Through the years, participants and sponsors of the Penguin Plunge have helped to raise more than $370,000 to support Amelia Park Children’s Museum. There are several ways to help, including taking the plunge, becoming a sponsor, encouraging others to plunge, donating to a participant, or donating online. Plunge participants may join as an individual or as a team. Each participant pledges to raise a minimum of $75 from friends and family and is encouraged to collect as many sponsors as possible. Those under the age of 18 will receive a registration discount of $25. There are monetary prizes of ‘cold hard cash’ for the top three individuals or teams that raise the most money; $300 for first place, $200 for second place, and $100 for third place. A costume contest is part of the fun, and participants are encouraged to come dressed creatively. There will be prizes for best individual costume and best team costume. People may register in advance online or on the day of the event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will receive a free 2026 Penguin Plunge T-shirt while supplies last. Sponsorship and donation opportunities, registration, and pledge forms are available at www.ameliaparkmuseum.org/penguin-plunge or can be picked up at the museum.

People on the Move
Victoria LePrevost

Victoria LePrevost

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced that Victoria LePrevost has joined the bank’s senior leadership team as chief accounting officer. She brings more than eight years of experience in public accounting to her new role, most recently serving as a senior manager in Deloitte’s Audit and Assurance practice. Throughout her career, she has worked with a wide range of clients, offering expertise in banking, securities, and capital markets. A Berkshire County native, LePrevost earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting and an additional liberal studies major in ethics and social responsibility from Bentley University. She is a certified public accountant in Massachusetts and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. She will oversee all accounting functions of the bank, supporting its continued commitment to sound financial management and community-focused banking.

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Juliana D’Agostino

Juliana D’Agostino

Giombetti Associates announced the addition of Juliana D’Agostino as its administrative assistant. An integral part of the team, she supports scheduling, client communications, assessment logistics, and internal operations. Before joining the team, she interned as a human resources assistant at Glenmeadow, where she helped strengthen employee recognition and marketing initiatives. She also spent five years at Big Y, building strong customer relationships and sharpening her service skills. D’Agostino loves connecting with people wherever she goes. She is a graduate of Western New England University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in psychology.

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Michael Lareau

Michael Lareau

Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson

Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Michael Lareau as a new board member and Tolulope “Tolu” Odunsi-Nelson as a new associate director. Both bring extensive professional expertise and a strong commitment to serving the local community. Lareau is a veteran technology executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in information technology, including guiding banks and credit unions through regulatory compliance and technology innovation. A graduate of Springfield Technical Community College with a degree in IT security, he has served on STCC’s IT advisory board since 2014. He has been a UMassFive member and advocate for more than seven years. Odunsi-Nelson is an attorney, educator, and advocate with extensive governance experience. She earned her juris doctorate from American University Washington College of Law and began her career as a trial attorney specializing in advocacy, compliance, and risk assessment. Her civil rights work has focused on addressing structural barriers to wealth and financial stability, an area closely aligned with UMassFive’s mission.

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Skoler Abbott attorney Marylou Fabbo has been named a Legal Luminary by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Legal Luminaries is a new program celebrating legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law. She will be recognized at an event on Dec. 9 for her dedication, expertise, and commitment to justice that has made a lasting impact on Massachusetts employment law. Fabbo, senior partner at Skoler Abbott, has been with the firm for more than 30 years. Skoler Abbott represents solely employers and management in employment and labor matters. For many years, Fabbo has been recognized by Boston magazine as a Super Lawyer and has been designated as one of the Top Women in Law and as a Go To Employment Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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Attorneys Michele Feinstein and Carol Cioe Klyman, shareholders at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., have co-authored the third edition of Massachusetts Elder Law, a definitive guide to the complexities of elder law in the Commonwealth. Published by LexisNexis, the book is an essential resource for attorneys, financial professionals, and policymakers dedicated to protecting older adults and their families. The newly released treatise provides practical, in-depth coverage of financial and medical planning, MassHealth eligibility, guardianships and conservatorships, and asset protection strategies. It offers expert commentary, forms, and step-by-step guidance for those practicing in this rapidly evolving field. Feinstein concentrates her practice in estate planning and administration, elder law, probate litigation, health law, and business succession planning, including representation of closely held businesses and physicians. Klyman focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, long-term care planning, and special needs planning, helping individuals and families plan their affairs, minimize taxes, protect their loved ones, and navigate the complexities of long-term care and public benefits.

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Christa Douaihy

Christa Douaihy

Krista Ellis

Krista Ellis

Community Legal Aid attorneys Christa Douaihy and Krista Ellis have been recognized among Massachusetts’ top legal professionals. Douaihy, coordinating attorney for Community Legal Aid’s Housing Unit, was recognized on Nov. 18 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of the 2025 Top Women of Law. She joined Community Legal Aid in 2022 as a seasoned litigator with diverse legal experience in New York and Massachusetts. She began her career in 2008 at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley, where she advocated for the civil rights of people with disabilities in cases involving housing, employment, and family law. She went on to hone her legal expertise as a civil litigator and disability rights advocate at the Bronx Defenders and in private practice. As coordinating attorney in Community Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Unit, she specializes in eviction defense, brings lawsuits under state and federal fair housing laws, provides community education and outreach, and mentors her colleagues. She serves as an adjunct professor at Western New England University School of Law, where she teaches the “Access to Justice” course. Ellis, coordinating attorney at Community Legal Aid, was honored as an emerging leader in the law by the Women’s Bar Assoc. (WBA) at the organization’s 2025 gala on Oct. 22. The WBA’s Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award honors women attorneys who have demonstrated professional excellence or had a significant professional achievement in their first 12 years in the legal profession, and either promote the status of women in the legal profession or contribute meaningfully to the equal participation of women in a just society. A graduate of American University Washington College of Law, Ellis has worked in Community Legal Aid’s Family Law Unit since 2019. She also recently graduated from the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. 2024-25 Leadership Academy.

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A new book aimed at empowering future homeowners has just hit the market. GET MOVING! A Personal Guide to Get You in TOP Home Buying Shape, written by Angela Tourville and Mike Tourville, is a timely guide designed to educate and prepare people for one of life’s biggest financial decisions — buying a home. GET MOVING!, its authors note, offers a refreshing, down-to-earth approach. The book walks readers through every stage of the journey — from qualifying for a mortgage to understanding interest rates, closing costs, and even the pros and cons of paying discount points. Each chapter includes insights, advice, and personal stories from a diverse range of local real estate professionals in Western Mass., including realtors, attorneys, loan officers, insurance agents, and financial planners. Their real-world perspectives add depth and authenticity, helping readers see how each piece of the process fits together. This book is also a family effort. Angela Tourville, co-author and branch manager at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, brings years of frontline lending experience and a passion for helping people achieve homeownership. Her co-author and father-in-law, Mike Tourville, adds his seasoned perspective as a writer and communicator, making the complex world of lending approachable for everyday readers.

Company Notebook

MassMutual, Barings Announce Investment by MS&AD

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual and its global asset management subsidiary Barings announced that MassMutual has entered into an agreement in which MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. (MS&AD) will acquire an 18% equity stake in Barings through its subsidiary Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. (MSI), a leading Japanese insurance company. As a result of this transaction, MassMutual will gain a strategic partner that shares its deep commitment to Barings’ growth and long-term success while also receiving approximately $1.44 billion in cash proceeds. MassMutual will remain Barings’ majority owner with an 82% stake and controlling governance rights, and Barings will also continue to manage the majority of MassMutual’s general investment account and remain core to the company’s asset management strategy. Barings will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of MassMutual with no changes to its day-to-day operations, investment committees, processes, or strategy. As part of the strategic partnership, MS&AD will provide growth capital to support Barings in achieving its long-term growth strategy. In addition, Barings will expand its existing relationship with MS&AD through the management of assets within MS&AD’s general investment account, helping to strengthen and diversify MS&AD’s investment portfolio and giving it greater access to Barings’ global public and private markets capabilities. A member of MS&AD’s leadership team will also join Barings’ board of managers. The transaction is expected to close after customary closing conditions and approvals have been finalized. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as MassMutual’s financial advisor on the transaction, and its legal counsel was Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

 

Cain Hibbard Merges with Bulkley Richardson

SPRINGFIELD — Cain Hibbard & Myers P.C. and Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas LLP announced their merger, effective Dec. 1, creating a strategic alignment of two law firms in Western Mass. Together, the firms have increased capabilities to deliver premium legal services across practice areas, positioning them to better serve clients. As the largest full-service law firm in the region, this merger amplifies its impact across Western Mass. and beyond, expanding the firm’s collective geographic footprint to Springfield, Pittsfield, Hadley, and Great Barrington. Clients of both firms include businesses with operations across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S., and abroad.

 

MountainOne Insurance Named Among Top Insurance Employers

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne Insurance Agency has again been named a Top Insurance Employer by Insurance Business America. This marks the sixth time MountainOne Insurance has earned the national recognition and the fifth consecutive year of receiving the honor. Each year, the publication identifies top insurance employers through a confidential employee survey that assesses key areas such as workplace culture, professional development, benefits, DEI practices, and overall employee experience. Organizations awarded this distinction are recognized for prioritizing employee well-being, adapting programs based on staff feedback, and fostering strong career growth pathways. MountainOne Insurance has remained a standout in the industry for its intentional approach to talent development and supportive workplace culture. Over the past several months, the agency has promoted six team members across departments and introduced a new leadership-level role to acknowledge employees who demonstrate exceptional expertise, leadership, and client service.

 

Feel Good Haus Opens in Great Barrington

GREAT BARRINGTON — Feel Good Haus, a modern apothecary that aims to help people feel good physically, mentally, and emotionally, opened at 38 Railroad St. in Great Barrington on Dec. 4. The belief behind Feel Good Haus is rooted in the restorative power of small, intentional rituals that can help everyone feel good — a discovery the founder made while working full-time, parenting two children, and caring for both parents with stage 4 cancer simultaneously. Whether it’s an uplifting botanical shower, a quiet cup of herbal tea, or a soft eye pillow that aids sleep, the brand’s mission is to help find balance by curating the highest-quality, natural self-care products for body, mind, and soul while contributing to the Berkshires community as a wellness destination. The retail store features makers based in Berkshire County and Western Mass., as well as a variety of small-batch artisans from across the U.S. Future offerings include connection opportunities with local artisans and open discussions around topics such as aromatherapy, grief, menopause, and the benefits of self-care. Because acts of generosity contribute to feeling good, Feel Good Haus will partner with community organizations through its Gift to Give donation program, kicking off in February 2026 with Berkshire Pride.

 

Generator Supercenter of Western Mass Opens Doors

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Generator Supercenter of Western Mass recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 1285 Riverdale St. in West Springfield with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the West of the River Chamber of Commerce. The event brought together local leaders, community members, and company representatives to mark this milestone. Among the guests were West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Generator Supercenter founder and CEO Matthew Metcalfe, and several other key members of the Generator Supercenter franchise team, all of whom joined in celebrating the company’s expansion into Western Mass. Generator Supercenter of Western Mass is dedicated to providing comfort and peace of mind to homeowners through reliable power solutions, specializing in home standby generators. Its team offers comprehensive services including sales, installation, maintenance, monitoring, and repair, ensuring customers are fully supported from start to finish.

 

Momentum Group Opens New Branch in Longmeadow

LONGMEADOW — The Momentum Group with AnnieMac Home Mortgage announced the opening of its newest branch located in the historic Brewer-Young Mansion at 734 Longmeadow St. in Longmeadow. The team is led by Branch Manager Angela Tourville, who brings expertise from both loan processing and originating, giving her a deep understanding of the home loan process from start to finish. She is joined by Sales Manager Mike Tourville, who is focused on building strong community partnerships and driving growth; Prav Mathur, a seasoned professional with more than 30 years of lending experience and strong community ties; and April Towers, whose dedication and compassion for guiding families through the homebuying process make her a valued part of the team.

 

Country Bank Donates $160,000 to Support Local Seniors

WARE — In response to the increasing needs of local families and seniors affected by the recent government shutdown, Country Bank announced donations of $160,000 to support food insecurity programs across Central and Western Mass. As the bank kicks off its annual “Season of Difference” campaign, it is donating an additional $25,000 to both the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and the Worcester County Food Bank. Earlier this year, each of these food banks received $100,000 as part of a $1 million pledge. Additionally, another $55,000 is being donated to local food pantries and $55,000 to senior centers throughout the region. The “Season of Difference” campaign highlights Country Bank’s long-standing dedication to strengthening local communities through financial support, volunteer efforts, and compassionate leadership. Each year, the bank donates more than $800,000 to nonprofits that focus on food insecurity, education, housing, and community well-being.

 

PeoplesBank Increases Funding to Address Food Insecurity

HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced it will immediately increase funding to regional food banks, survival centers, and food pantries to address the growing issue of food scarcity, donating an additional $100,000 to organizations the bank has already supported this year. The bank’s executive leadership team, as well as associates throughout the bank, believed that a response to SNAP benefit disruptions and the pressures they are causing on food banks, pantries, and families warranted additional financial assistance. PeoplesBank has already begun to distribute grants of $5,000 to $10,000 to the following organizations: the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Connecticut Foodshare, the Care Center of Holyoke, Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, Rachel’s Table, Amherst Survival Center, Northampton Survival Center, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Providence Ministries – Margaret’s Table, Salvation Army of Holyoke, Family Outreach of Amherst, Gifts of Love, Midwest Food Bank – New England Division, Hands on Hartford, Hartford Interval House, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, and Friend to Friend Food Pantry. Over the past year, PeoplesBank has made donations totaling $1.8 million in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and $5 million over the last three years. The bank’s associates and board members contributed matching gifts of $55,750 in addition to the 8,500 volunteer hours they contributed to the community.

 

Forbes Again Names Big Y Among Best-In-State Employers

SPRINGFIELD — For the seventh year in a row, Big Y has been recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Honorees have been identified through a survey from a vast sample of more than 160,000 U.S. employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. More than 2 million employer evaluations were considered. Employers have neither the knowledge of which employees are polled nor the ability to influence the results in any way. Employees are also asked to give their opinions on a series of statements surrounding work-related topics such as compensation, working conditions, potential for development, and overall company image. Big Y places a strong emphasis on elevating the employee experience by prioritizing flexibility, meaningful recognition, work/life balance, and cultivating a culture rooted in care and inclusion, the company stated.

 

STCC Receives Six Awards for Marketing, Communications

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) earned six prestigious Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 at the organization’s annual conference held in Pittsburgh in November. STCC was one of the most awarded colleges on the entire Eastern Seaboard and received more honors than any other Massachusetts community college. The Medallion Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design and communications at community and technical colleges across the Northeast, Eastern Canada, and the U.K. This year, STCC stood out for creative excellence across a wide range of categories, reflecting the strength and innovation of its Marketing & Communications team. STCC received the following awards: Gold Award – E-Newsletter; Gold Award – Interior Signage/Displays; Silver Award – E-Card; Bronze Award – Excellence in Writing, Short Form; Bronze Award – Outdoor Signage/Display; and Bronze Award – Audio Content.

 

HCC College Magazine Honored at Regional Conference

HOLYOKE — The Connection, the official magazine of Holyoke Community College (HCC), received a first-place gold Medallion Award at the fall 2025 District 1 conference of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations. The spring 2025 edition of the Connection took the top spot in the category of large-scale magazine, for publications of more than 16 pages. In addition to its usual campus news, alumni briefs, and class notes, the spring 2025 issue includes a cover story about the opening of HCC’s Marieb Adult Learner Success Center and Parent Learning Center (“A Family Affair”); a profile of late alum JoAnne Wrobel, who launched a free food cart for students that grew into the Thrive Center and Food Pantry, which now feeds hundreds of HCC students every year (“A Silent Hero”); and a feature story about HCC alum Brandon Towle of Westfield, who founded the first sleepaway camp in New England for stuttering youth (“Freedom to Speak”). “Freedom to Speak,” written by the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Chris Yurko, received a second-place silver Medallion Award in the category of long-form writing (stories of more than 800 words). The magazine is designed by John Devanski, owner of Guy With Glasses Design in Ware. The Connection is a 36-page magazine published two times a year by the HCC office of Marketing and Communications and distributed free to alumni, students, and friends of the college.

 

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Wins Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) was named the 2025 recipient of the Teacher Powered Schools Partnership Award, presented last month at the annual Teacher Powered Schools Conference in Ypsilanti, Mich. The national award honors partnerships between schools, districts, and teachers’ unions that exemplify the power of collaboration and shared leadership to empower educators, students, and families. Since its founding in 2015, SEZP has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the Springfield Education Assoc. (SEA) that reimagines what is possible when educators are trusted to lead. Through a series of teacher contracts — with the latest ratified by 93% of union members this past June — teachers have gained expanded decision-making power in critical areas such as working conditions, curriculum, and school design, while also receiving higher compensation than their district peers for the additional time dedicated to teacher collaboration and leadership. Central to this success are SEZP’s teacher leadership teams, school-based groups that ensure teachers have a formal, consistent voice in decisions that shape instruction, culture, and operations. Together, SEZP and the SEA have created a model of shared leadership that continues to attract national attention for its ability to combine teacher empowerment with improved outcomes for students.

 

Thunderbirds, Wellpoint Brick Back First Line Program

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, Wellpoint, and community partners are teaming up to connect local students and public safety officials through the return of the First Line Program. The initiative, sponsored by Wellpoint and revived from the 2017-18 season, pairs Springfield Public Schools students with Springfield and Hampden County public safety officials for an unforgettable night of hockey, mentorship, and community pride. Seven students and teachers from Kiley Prep Middle School attended the program kickoff at the Nov. 7 Thunderbirds game, where each student was paired with a Springfield police officer, firefighter, or corrections officer from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office. The event celebrated community connection, with participants enjoying food, conversation, and hometown pride as they watched the Thunderbirds face the Bridgeport Islanders. The First Line Program will continue throughout the Thunderbirds’ 2025-26 season, with students and educators from schools across Springfield joining in future games.

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Astep Electrical Co., 350 Meadow St., Unit 32, Agawam, MA 01001. Alex Stepanchuk, same. Electrical services, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

ASHFIELD

Markens Consulting Inc., 597 Bellus Road, Ashfield, MA 01330. Bennett Markens, same. Business consulting services.

BELCHERTOWN

Western MA D9 Inc., 72 Mountain View Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. William Strothers, 68 Senecal Place, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Nonprofit organization promoting collaboration, fellowship, and partnership among member organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council within Western Mass.

CHICOPEE

My Dutch Cigar Inc., 200 Exchange St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Jugpal Singh, same. Wholesale tobacco distributor.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Entrusted Inc., 36 Athens St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Inna Shulga, same. Consulting services.

FEEDING HILLS

Horeb Conservatory of Music Inc., 10 Gary Place, Apt. C, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. David Reji, same. Nonprofit conservatory of music offering comprehensive instruction in instrumental music, vocal music, music theory, composition, and other related musical disciplines to students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers.

HAMPDEN

Masshive Inc., 303 Wilbraham Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Holly Lynn Sullivan, same. Provides peer-to-youth mentorship programs for girls and young women, promoting leadership, identity development, self-esteem, and mental well-being, and supporting underserved youth in their transition from middle school to adulthood through guided support, community building, and enrichment opportunities.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Mr. Janitorial Services Inc., 36 Parker St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Jose Almeida, same. Janitorial services.

LONGMEADOW

Wasaberto Technologies Inc., 174 Meadowlark Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Diego Saavedra, same. Technology company developing and operating software as a mobile app.

NORTH ADAMS

Studio North Dance Arts Inc., 60 Roberts Dr., Suite 103, North Adams, MA 01247. Jessica Gwozdz, same. Dance studio.

PALMER

Marrero and Cruz Management Inc., 320 Wilbraham St., Palmer, MA 01069. Vanessa Marrero, same. Procures and manages real estate.

PITTSFIELD

American Integrity National Committee Inc., 82 Wendell Ave, Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Antonio Guerrero, 212 Fenn St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Nonprofit corporation that establishes, maintains, and expands a civic, transparent, and widely accessible digital platform for the purpose of enhancing democratic participation, strengthening institutional trust, and promoting political integrity.

Broken Crayons Inc., 1859 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sarah DeJesus, same. Nonprofit organization providing harm reduction services, housing support, food resources, healthcare, education, and advocacy for marginalized populations, including people who use drugs and those experiencing chronic homelessness, and related charitable activities.

Educate Beyond Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Shilpi Raturi, same. Nonprofit organization established to improve educational equity and opportunity for children in foster care by providing access to age-appropriate books through donations and community supported book drives, raising funds via an online platform to support literacy initiatives, and offering free, virtual math tutoring services to children ages 9-13.

KG CPA Tax & Advisory, P.C., 185 Highland Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Kevin Garcia, same. Public accounting services.

Oscar Talksense AI Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Oscar Casanovas, same. High-tech company dedicated to the research and application of AI customer service systems, committed to helping enterprises achieve automation and personalization.

SOUTHWICK

Drift Cafe Inc., 141 Congamond Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Demyan Volkov, same. Coffee shop and café.

SPRINGFIELD

Caribe Grocery Corp., 1133 State St., Springfield, MA 01104. Juan Rodriguez, 131 Merida St., Springfield, MA 01104. Grocery store.

Diamond Cut Auto Rentals Inc., 1690 Boston Road, #1030, Springfield, MA 01129. Giovanni Ramirez, same. Car rental business.

Ebenezer Family Daycare Inc., 17 Lorraine St., Springfield, MA 01108. Franchesca Feliciano Calderon, same. Daycare service.

A Nume Enterprises Inc., 606 Alden St., Springfield, MA 01109. Nusean Denise Mayfield, same. Nonprofit organization providing individuals with substance use or existent or emergent mental health challenges in need of residential, sociological, or economic resources support by fostering community-based partnerships for self-sustainability and personal growth and stabilization.

Wells Inc., 17 Lombard St., Springfield, MA 01105. Dawell Bautista, same. Studio space for lawful business.

WENDELL

Heather Gardens Inc., 166 West St., Wendell, MA 01379. Heather Wight, same. Landscaping and design service.

WESTFIELD

Westfield Pet and Garden LLC, 81 Springfield Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Nabil Hannoush, 170 Munger Hill Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Retail sales of pet supplies, garden and lawn supplies, and plants.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Insurgent Logistics Corp., 117 Park Ave., #301, West Springfield, MA 01089. Maria Davila, same. Logistics company.

Ti Kizin Inc., 131 Ashley Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Darline Mascary, same. Products, goods, retail sales and manufacturing, and food services.

DBA Certificates

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

HADLEY

Arizona Pizza
367 Russell St.
William Stevens

Conway Trader
217 Russell St.
Christopher Hermann

Curran and Keegan Financial
104 Middle St.
Emily Promise

Dunkin’
142 Russell St.
Pereira Donuts LLC

Dunkin’
331 Russell St.
Mason Donuts LLC

Evolve Beauty Lounge
106 Russell St.
Sarah Blackmore

Megan’s Valley Garden
8 Mill Valley Road
Split Excavating

Panera Bread
351 Russell St.
PR Restaurants

Unity Massage
108 Russell St.
Amy Mares

NORTHAMPTON

Artmuffin Studio
61 Gothic St.
Christopher Gendron

Elizabeth Grace Burkhart, LICSW
16 Center St., Suite 303
Elizabeth Burkhart

Hissho Sushi
228 King St.
May Vang

Luna
300 Pleasant St.
Carla Racine

Manna Community Kitchen
48 Elm St.
Karen McAmis

Nectar Consulting and Coaching LLC
25 Maynard Road
Emily Kieval

Northampton Computer Repair
12 Main St.
Christopher Allard

Pilar’s Cleaning Services
3 Cooke Ave.
Ximena del Pilar Serpa Alvarez

Quantum Mental Healthcare
716 Ryan Road
Pamela Williams

WESTFIELD

D.J. Webber & Associates
15 Grove Ave.
David Webber

edTechnoggin
55 Day Ave.
Technoggin Inc.

The Golden Groom
40 Franklin St.
Daniel Nunez

Jeremy Tremblay Electric
35 Northeast Road
Jeremy Tremblay

Lakin Built Construction
18 Cara Lane
Seth Lakin

Titan Developments
622 East Mountain Road
Paul Devon

Vasyl’s Leather Repair
28 Main St., #118
Vasyl Matichyn

Want It Gone? Better Call Juan!
868 Southampton Road, #64
Cruzado Homes LLC

Westfield Purple Heart Trail
4 School St.
Domus Inc.

Bankruptcies

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

Baez, Astrid
844 Worthington St., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Belanger, Shari E.
a/k/a Belanger, Sharon E.
980 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Brunelle, Gerald Francis
56 Arnold Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2025

Caron, Shawn
928 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/28/2025

Chase, Cody M.
134 King St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/27/2025

Cruz-Rosario, Ginger
492 Pecks Road, Apt. 2
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2025

Czerniak, Sarah M.
41 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/20/2025

D’Amore, Danielle
379 West Royalston Road, Apt. D4
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2025

Danishevsky, Steven J.
146 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/24/2025

De Jesus, Lees A.
318 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/21/2025

Dineen, Devyn T.
a/k/a Brown, Devyn T.
178 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2025

Duff, Jared M.
350 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/27/2025

Eagle DE Signs & Labels
Descoteaux, Darren T.
126 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2025

Elia, Amad John
21 Henry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Field, Bryan D.
Field, Megan Marie
a/k/a Weaver, Megan Marie
3 Daniels Court
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/22/2025

Fortlage-Gold, Pamela A.
79 Patriots Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2025

Fox, Jessie W.
514 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Francois, Tina
5 Olney Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Furnelli, Edward
Furnelli, Donna
463 Gratten St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Green, Jason William
Green, Shannon Lyn Shirley
a/k/a Alexandrovich, Shannon L.
30 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2025

Hawks, Karen
24 Allen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/29/2025

Kostyk, Dennis Michael
17 Holly Lane
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/29/2025

L’Heureux, Edward J.
L’Heureux, Vicki D.
1011 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2025

Louis, Nadege
8 Windsor Dr.
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/20/2025

Marion, Beverly May
245 Bryant St.
Athol, MA 01331-3350
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/21/2025

Martino, Lynne
29 Bill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/20/2025

Mathew, Aleyamma
84 Chilson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/28/2025

Mihai, Valeriu
Mihai, Tatyana V.
a/k/a Maksimchuk, Tatyana
62 Fargo Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/27/2025

Montone, Guy T.
Montone, Krystle A.
59 North St., Apt. 2 F
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2025

Morin, Capricia Jean
P.O. Box 167
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2025

Morley, Michael P.
85 Cowls St., Apt. B306
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2025

Morozova, Irina
17 Manor Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2025

Mullen, Linda G.
180 King St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2025

Mylonakis, Marc E.
726 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/21/2025

Ozyurt, Serpil
37 Howard St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/22/2025

Palmer, Frederick R.
Palmer, Susan A.
a/k/a Walden, Susan
21 Watling St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2025

Paquette, Debra G.
12 Alice Burke Way, Apt. 514
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/27/2025

Parker, Jeanne M.
9 Barre Plains Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/20/2025

Richardson, Heath J.
Richardson, Luz N.
115 Carnavon Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2025

Rivera, Francisco S.
4 Meadow Lane.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2025

Santaniello, Martino A.
50 Riverpark Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013-0000
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/30/2025

Sevene, Patricia Ann
368 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2025

Torres, Marguerita
a/k/a Torress, Margarita
84 Shamrock St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Date: 10/31/2025

Wyllie, Rebecca
a/k/a Chapin, Rebecca
83B Hampshire St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2025

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

Bug Hill Road, Lot 1B2
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Al M. Rosewood
Seller: Elizabeth A. Helliwell
Date: 11/06/25

181 Cape St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mary Chicoine
Seller: Smith College
Date: 11/06/25

581 Pfersick Road
Ashfield, MA 01370
Amount: $595,575
Buyer: Erica Nader
Seller: Gregory Shea
Date: 11/04/25

81 Smith Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Jordan Branson
Seller: Susab W. Wade RET
Date: 11/05/25

BERNARDSTON

109 Depot St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Jessica Burge
Seller: Hunter C. Cote
Date: 10/24/25

42 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jessica Barnes
Seller: William J. McGuirk
Date: 10/24/25

CHARLEMONT

145 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Joshua Mann
Seller: Wesley Janssen
Date: 10/31/25

1769 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Amy O’Neil
Seller: Rotima SA Inc.
Date: 11/07/25

2129 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01370
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: David M. Kearney
Seller: Lawrence R. Bruffee
Date: 11/03/25

CONWAY

406 Hart Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Dawn Samuel
Seller: Lillian T. Pearsall
Date: 10/24/25

DEERFIELD

49 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Susan Kennedy
Seller: Jamie C. Cocco
Date: 10/30/25

40 Hawks Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Gina Sobalvarro
Seller: Michelle Lavallee
Date: 11/06/25

107 Plain Road W
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Bohonowicz FT
Seller: Karen K. Murphy
Date: 10/27/25

2 Robs Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $909,000
Buyer: James K. Edzwald INT
Seller: Steven L. Elkins
Date: 11/06/25

ERVING

91 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jose A. Carmona
Seller: Selene Finance LP
Date: 11/03/25

29 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Richard Petithory
Seller: Northfield Road NT
Date: 10/29/25

GREENFIELD

79 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Maureen Hart
Seller: Jason M. McKinnon
Date: 10/28/25

23 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Robert L. Kuttner
Seller: Richard B. Card
Date: 10/30/25

45 Eastern Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Zabek
Seller: Josephine D. Queneau LT
Date: 10/24/25

107 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: 107 Main MA LLC
Seller: Pjc Realty Mass. Inc.
Date: 11/04/25

204 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Plus One Properties LLC
Seller: R&D VOC Corp. Inc.
Date: 10/30/25

87 Oakland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Hahhah M. Glaser
Seller: Edward B. Watt
Date: 11/04/25

84 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Tyler Perreault
Seller: Daniel Lapine
Date: 10/30/25

HAWLEY

124 East Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Derrick P. Russell
Seller: 124 East Hawley Road LLC
Date: 10/29/25

LEVERETT

7 Jackson Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: James J. Byrne
Seller: Kurt H. Wilkins
Date: 11/07/25

LEYDEN

164 Alexander Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Hunter C. Cote
Seller: Howard H. Maynard
Date: 10/24/25

MONTAGUE

18 Crocker Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Carol Conragan
Seller: A. Jr. & B. A. Ripingill RET
Date: 11/07/25

NEW SALEM

78 North Spectacle Pond Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Jennifer Duran
Seller: Lisa Duran
Date: 10/28/25

67 Shutesbury Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Cory Bitney
Seller: Michael S. Jewett
Date: 11/03/25

148 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $668,000
Buyer: Alexandre A. Lapuh
Seller: Lori-Jo Oliver
Date: 10/28/25

219 West St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sven Johnson
Seller: Thomas G. Vinciulla
Date: 11/07/25

NORTHFIELD

92 East St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Aibrey S. Heon
Seller: Susan D. Gershwin
Date: 11/07/25

116 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Shari Libby
Seller: Martha E. Stinson
Date: 11/06/25

ORANGE

120 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Reginald C. Haighton
Seller: Jamie Lamie
Date: 11/07/25

382 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Canning Realty & TLLC
Seller: Mark Songer
Date: 10/24/25

180 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Susan Marshall
Seller: Cory Perry
Date: 10/31/25

58 Mattawa Circle
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Harold D. Dansby
Seller: Marc D. Manuel
Date: 10/30/25

37 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Mark Drowne
Seller: White Birch Lore LLC
Date: 11/07/25

31 Prescott Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Kenneth Hurtle
Seller: Steven Godinez
Date: 11/04/25

SHELBURNE

339 South Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Sarah Davenport
Seller: Etienne M. Debaudringhien
Date: 10/28/25

SUNDERLAND

7 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Glaszcz
Seller: Stephen P. Glaszcz
Date: 10/24/25

WARWICK

44 Hemlock Lane
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Stephen Leahy
Seller: Agnes H. Piscopo FT
Date: 11/04/25

WENDELL

191 Wickett Pond Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Kyle Marin
Seller: Leah Penniman
Date: 10/24/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

14 Alhambra Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Adjani Peart
Seller: Nathan Potts
Date: 10/29/25

15 Bailey St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Muhammet J. Oflu
Seller: Allen E. Dunbar
Date: 10/27/25

22 Beech Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kelly Cronin
Seller: Debra A. Collins
Date: 11/05/25

27 Coyote Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $692,500
Buyer: Kimberly I. McIntyre
Seller: Greg Burkovskiy
Date: 10/30/25

71 Doane Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Bonnie L. Tanzer
Date: 10/31/25

14 Granger Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Anthony Basile
Seller: Skyspec LLC
Date: 10/30/25

92 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Seibold
Seller: Kathleen M. Poggi
Date: 11/06/25

30 Kathy Ter.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Amjad Real Estate LLC
Seller: Ruslan Shumeiko
Date: 10/28/25

696 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Ava Carmichael
Seller: Donna Roundy
Date: 10/24/25

115 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Lois A. Rising
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 10/24/25

10 Nolan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jean Z. Bataille
Seller: Pine Crossing Construction Inc.
Date: 10/24/25

209 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Lynn M. Bovat
Seller: David W. Hamel
Date: 10/24/25

121 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Christin Wilson
Seller: Tyler M. Lafleur
Date: 10/28/25

236 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Robert Taupier
Seller: Ellsworth W. Smith FT
Date: 11/06/25

44 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ortega LLC
Seller: Cheryl A. Woods
Date: 10/29/25

721-725 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Atm Commercial LLC
Seller: Beaver Real Estate LLC
Date: 10/31/25

11 Stanley Place
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Annamaria C. Roberson
Seller: Kim A. Rafay
Date: 10/30/25

BRIMFIELD

61 Apple Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Katherine Poirier
Seller: Timothy M. Ryan
Date: 11/06/25

73 Cubles Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Bogdanow RT
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 10/27/25

1154 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: James M. Hurley
Seller: Jonas Vandebroek
Date: 11/07/25

139 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Guan S. Liang
Date: 11/03/25

10 Hillside Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Keith Williams
Seller: Paul E. Surprise
Date: 11/07/25

44 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Robert Volesky
Seller: Katherine E. Poirier
Date: 11/06/25

92 Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $566,000
Buyer: Brian Maynard
Seller: Joseph C. Sloan
Date: 10/30/25

CHESTER

76 Hampden St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Kimberly Bissonnette
Seller: Justin Cwalinski
Date: 11/07/25

CHICOPEE

141 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Addison Degree
Seller: Annamaria Roberson
Date: 10/30/25

566 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Christopher L. Paton
Date: 10/28/25

103 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Jody Peltier
Date: 11/07/25

44 Charpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alejandro Jimenez
Seller: Nereyda Real
Date: 10/31/25

599 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Jrp Properties LLC
Seller: Mjtd LLC
Date: 10/24/25

805 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,600,000
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Jebb Investments LLC
Date: 11/06/25

280 College St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Hernandez
Seller: Nikolay Nesterchuk
Date: 10/27/25

69 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Beresky
Seller: Pickul, Catherine T., (Estate)
Date: 11/07/25

124 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Derek Haywood
Seller: Richard Starsiak
Date: 10/27/25

64 Dowds Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Benjamin S. Chaney
Seller: Ronald J. St. Pierre
Date: 10/30/25

24 Driscoll St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Caroline Lareau
Seller: Daniel Stamborski
Date: 10/24/25

39 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Odeisha Brown-Jones
Seller: Sara E. Lee
Date: 10/30/25

289 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Danielle Ribeiro
Seller: Francis A. Fleury
Date: 11/07/25

639 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Quebec LLC
Seller: P. R. Labrie Indenture RET
Date: 11/03/25

45 Guerin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Drew Degree
Seller: Gregory Roy
Date: 11/05/25

75 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Mario J. Bernal
Seller: Jennifer Jodoin
Date: 10/29/25

Mayflower Ave. Ext. Lot 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Seller: Grandview Dev Assocs. LLC
Date: 10/30/25

625 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Ruddy Cortes
Seller: Rmac T Series 2016-CTT
Date: 10/31/25

21 Meeting House Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Maria E. Vizcarrondo-Perez
Seller: Cedar Investment Group LLC
Date: 10/31/25

760 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Sofias Place LLC
Seller: Carlos G. Dias
Date: 10/27/25

76 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Matthew Hester
Seller: Brenda M. Bak
Date: 11/06/25

255 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Bonnie Richter
Seller: Wandy Feliz
Date: 10/28/25

158 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: RRR Holdings LLC
Seller: Darren E. Wuensch
Date: 11/05/25

80 Orchard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Sean Caron
Seller: Dennis L. Brantley
Date: 11/07/25

8 Oxford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Marisari Rosario
Seller: Heather M. Peek
Date: 11/04/25

592 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Whitney Thompson
Seller: Charles Richard
Date: 10/31/25

861 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Alexander Figueroa
Seller: Timothy J. Wrona
Date: 11/07/25

10 Rivest Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Jacek D. Orlowski
Seller: Grace E. Paulo
Date: 11/07/25

Robbins Road, Lot 2C
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Grace Slavic Pentecostal
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 10/27/25

13 Rose St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Franklin
Seller: Joseph R. Wohlers
Date: 10/30/25

163 Saratoga Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Federico Zuccarelli
Seller: Edward A. Jerusik
Date: 10/29/25

31 Sophia St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $329,500
Buyer: Noelan Chabot
Seller: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Date: 10/30/25

88 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Mark Maldonado
Seller: CIG2 LLC
Date: 10/29/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

37 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $699,900
Buyer: Stephanie A. Gordon
Seller: Steven D. Rich
Date: 10/24/25

17 Elizabeth St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Oleg Melnikova
Seller: Johnson FT
Date: 11/05/25

2 Melody Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Bonita
Seller: Thomas Anderson
Date: 10/29/25

404 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Manning
Seller: Kerry S. Goguen
Date: 10/29/25

503 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Ahmad Kabbout
Seller: Lois A. Rising
Date: 10/24/25

580 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Seller: Paula M. Wilke
Date: 10/31/25

GRANVILLE

614 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Benjamin Kovylyak
Seller: Weatherwax LLC
Date: 10/30/25

HAMPDEN

75 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Seller: 71 75 North Road RT
Date: 11/03/25

21 Old Orchard Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Gail Bourcier
Seller: Fales, Diane L., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/25

7 Springhouse Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Andrew Cimino
Seller: Robert J. Downey
Date: 10/31/25

HOLLAND

44 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $707,500
Buyer: David Micucci
Seller: Levy-Carrick FT
Date: 10/28/25

54 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Benjamin Landry
Seller: Olga Yeliseyeva
Date: 10/29/25

122 Vinton Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Jacek Zielinski
Seller: Jarret T. Sumwalt
Date: 10/24/25

HOLYOKE

100 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: Jmal LLC
Seller: Edaron Reh LLC
Date: 10/30/25

110 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: Jmal LLC
Seller: Edaron Reh LLC
Date: 10/30/25

Appleton St (rear)
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: Jmal LLC
Seller: Edaron Reh LLC
Date: 10/30/25

9-11 Arlington St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Adriane L. Racine
Seller: Nicholas A. Duclos
Date: 10/29/25

26-28 Canby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,140
Buyer: AJ Capital Inc.
Seller: Federal Nationall Mortgage Assn.
Date: 10/29/25

996 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Xiomara Rivera
Seller: Eleodoro Martinez
Date: 11/07/25

807 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Vila Nova Properties LLC
Seller: Kathleen O’Sullivan
Date: 10/29/25

155 Huron Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Yuneiry Medrano
Seller: Lauren Fitzgerald
Date: 11/03/25

56 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Eric Koloski
Seller: Jose A. Vazquez-Garcia
Date: 11/07/25

86 Lynch Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jason Owen
Seller: Claire L. Grenier
Date: 11/05/25

887 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $544,000
Buyer: Marissa Beaulieu
Seller: Fab Holdings LLC
Date: 11/03/25

378 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Templo Pentecostal
Seller: Congregation Sons Of Zion
Date: 11/07/25

121 Newton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,400
Buyer: Pincipia Holdings LLC
Seller: Urbanist Capital LLC
Date: 11/07/25

9-11 Oakwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Eneida A. Diaz
Seller: Neil Wong
Date: 10/28/25

211 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Ashley Zimmerman
Seller: Adelia E. Re
Date: 11/04/25

31 Reservation Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Vihdydevi Lalchand
Seller: Mary M. Moriarty
Date: 10/24/25

267 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $530,500
Buyer: Luke Ratcliffe
Seller: Daniel Liboissonnault
Date: 10/24/25

7 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Eric Johnson
Seller: April Monfett
Date: 11/07/25

25 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Emma U. Lao
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 11/07/25

187 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Monique Lariviere
Seller: Reina L. Cruz
Date: 11/07/25

Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $394,000
Buyer: Eric Johnson
Seller: April Monfett
Date: 11/07/25

43 Woods Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jennifer Lund
Seller: Jennifer E. Daly
Date: 11/07/25

LONGMEADOW

95 Albemarle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jennifer Daly
Seller: Elena Buttgereit
Date: 11/07/25

218 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Alyse Etheridge
Seller: Roberta C. Geiger
Date: 10/27/25

29 Cobblestone Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $409,688
Buyer: Brian H. Kelley
Seller: Donald E. Kelley
Date: 11/04/25

92 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $866,500
Buyer: Devin Kelly
Seller: L. J. Meehan
Date: 11/06/25

95 Field Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Boston Kelly
Seller: Goldrup FT
Date: 10/30/25

195 Knollwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $802,500
Buyer: Jason L. Weiner
Seller: Robert L. Leonard
Date: 10/27/25

450 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Alyse Etheridge
Seller: Roberta C. Geiger
Date: 10/27/25

59 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Orange Park Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Sandra B. Haskin RET
Date: 10/29/25

441 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: William Rosen
Seller: Megan C. Piccus
Date: 10/31/25

1705 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Aimie Alicea
Seller: Jeffrey M. Leonard
Date: 11/04/25

30 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Nancy R. Collins
Seller: Craig E. Collins
Date: 10/31/25

120 Northfield Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $704,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Leonard
Seller: Frank J. Sterba Jr. RET
Date: 11/06/25

82 West Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Christa M. Relyea
Seller: Jennifer M. Cohen
Date: 11/04/25

592 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $521,000
Buyer: E. D. Wilson
Seller: Chunlin Wang
Date: 11/04/25

925 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Jodee M. Giroux
Seller: 925 Williams Street LLC
Date: 11/04/25

LUDLOW

167 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Brolin
Seller: Christopher Napierski
Date: 11/06/25

90 Atlantic St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $414,000
Buyer: Rachana Kothari
Seller: Mark Rogers
Date: 11/07/25

313-319 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Karakartal 28 LLC
Seller: New England Equities LLC
Date: 11/07/25

356-358 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Safa H. Jawad
Seller: Barbara E. Wisner
Date: 10/31/25

27 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Desilets
Seller: Seanna E. Isaacs
Date: 10/31/25

37 Laconia St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Carolyn J. Kolodziey
Seller: Michael Parker
Date: 10/31/25

25 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Taylor Colkos
Seller: Laurie-Ann Walas
Date: 10/28/25

348 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Samuel B. Flaherty
Seller: Raymond Valadares
Date: 10/31/25

21 Nora Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Michael Palatino
Seller: Andrew M. Soucie
Date: 10/24/25

65 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Joseph Dias
Seller: Erik Bastos
Date: 10/31/25

43 Pleasantview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: John Mercier
Seller: Yocasta Lara
Date: 10/30/25

98 Pondview Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Michael A. King
Seller: Vernadette Ortiz
Date: 10/29/25

57 Stivens Ter.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Andrea J. Gancarz
Seller: Jacqueline Goncalves
Date: 10/24/25

835 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Isan Diaz
Seller: Daniil Gerasimchuk
Date: 10/24/25

34 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Carol E. Stamand
Seller: Kyle A. Bernard
Date: 11/04/25

532 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Robert J. Boilard
Seller: Joel E. Fournier
Date: 10/31/25

124 Yale St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ashley Lukas
Seller: Cari A. Breault
Date: 10/24/25

MONSON

66 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Edward W. Harbert
Seller: Brian D. Smoley
Date: 10/31/25

24 Flynt Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ajv Investments LLC
Seller: Carl E. Graveline
Date: 10/31/25

6 Gates St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Arlene Favreau-Pysher IRT
Seller: Beri A. Recher
Date: 11/07/25

14 Hampden Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Rodrigo A. Guzman
Seller: Melissa H. Raymond
Date: 11/06/25

269 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: 269 Hovey Road LLC
Seller: James Babcock
Date: 11/03/25

19 Oak St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Randy P. Pascale
Seller: William W. Jurczyk Inc.
Date: 10/29/25

27 Oak St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Randy P. Pascale
Seller: William W. Jurczyk Inc.
Date: 10/29/25

56 Waid Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Christopher Bushey
Seller: Elizabeth A. Hinckley
Date: 10/28/25

MONTGOMERY

58 North Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Adrianna Colona
Seller: Joseph G. Lafreniere
Date: 11/07/25

PALMER

52-54 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $562,500
Buyer: Michelle M. Rame
Seller: Martin Skowyra
Date: 10/24/25

2045 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Sean Cipro
Seller: Brian T. Griffith
Date: 11/05/25

63 Charles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Rehab Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Reanagen LLC
Date: 11/05/25

158 Chudy St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kevin Jusko
Seller: John Mercier
Date: 10/30/25

295-A&B Gates St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Mark W. Iodice
Seller: Andrew L. Devito
Date: 10/24/25

3162-3164 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Arthur Alves
Seller: Luke Paull
Date: 11/06/25

36 Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $318,500
Buyer: Daniel Elkin
Seller: Lawrence Snowden
Date: 10/31/25

2014-2020 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $414,000
Buyer: Tyrone Osoimalo
Seller: Martin O. Kyere
Date: 10/30/25

1311 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Unbound Real Estate LLC
Seller: Saoirse Realty LLC
Date: 10/30/25

1045 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Than Dao
Seller: A To Z Property Management
Date: 10/28/25

14 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Wanza Adell
Seller: Jeffrey Sterner
Date: 10/27/25

RUSSELL

510 Pine Hill Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Daniel Murphy
Seller: Haskell Holdings LLC
Date: 10/30/25

36 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Justin Dauplaise
Seller: AK Remodeling Inc.
Date: 10/30/25

SPRINGFIELD

115 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Luis C. Ruiz
Seller: Noreen Orinda
Date: 11/03/25

132 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Omid Madani
Seller: Guy Meyitang
Date: 10/31/25

114 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: DB RT
Seller: Jeffrey S. Mcintyre
Date: 10/27/25

267 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Marmel Holdings LLC
Seller: ZMG LLC
Date: 10/30/25

27-29 Allison Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Ying Chan
Seller: Gandara Mental Health Center
Date: 10/29/25

16 Amherst St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sell 2 Us LLC
Seller: Robin Pulliam
Date: 10/30/25

96 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Springbay Properties LLC
Seller: New Vision Realty LLC
Date: 10/30/25

990-996 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Bpt Real Estate LLC
Seller: Bojo Realty LLC
Date: 11/06/25

46 Bentley St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jesus M. Padilla
Seller: Karol R. Celmer
Date: 10/31/25

30 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: G. & D. Enterprise LLC
Seller: Real Estate Investors Northeast LLC
Date: 11/03/25

38 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: G. & D. Enterprise LLC
Seller: Real Estate Investors Northeast LLC
Date: 11/03/25

34 Biltmore St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Colondres Co. LLC
Seller: Lori Hubbard
Date: 11/03/25

63 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Courtney C. McCool
Seller: Brian Henderson
Date: 10/31/25

53 Bronson Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Duy Le
Seller: Allison Weissman
Date: 10/30/25

222 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $2,000,000
Buyer: Newlife Shared Living LLC
Seller: 38 Center Square RT
Date: 10/27/25

v842-844 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Jansel Echavarria
Seller: Daniel Medina
Date: 11/07/25

115 Caseland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Siobhan Passmore
Seller: Carolyn A. Belanger
Date: 11/07/25

100 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Victor J. Colon
Seller: Barbara Lewko
Date: 11/07/25

96 Chesterfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Pei Chen
Seller: Smpm LLC
Date: 11/07/25

186-188 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $282,800
Buyer: Guadalupe Ramos
Seller: Hernando Torres
Date: 10/29/25

22 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Daniel Brzycki
Seller: Cheryl A. Guillette
Date: 11/05/25

128-130 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Joshua McIntire
Seller: AJ & Sons Properties LLP
Date: 10/31/25

176-178 Corthell St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Portia Asomani
Seller: Nelson Perez
Date: 10/27/25

25 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Alex Ettenne
Seller: Gabriel Martinez
Date: 10/28/25

135 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Peterina Hamilton
Seller: Kristen D. Hoag
Date: 11/04/25

60-62 Desrosiers St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Amanda J. Montes
Seller: Adrian D. Andrews
Date: 11/07/25

152 Druid Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Phonethip Nankhaty-Rivera
Seller: Daniel R. Daoust
Date: 10/24/25

19 Dunbar St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jane Kawash
Seller: Steven Scliopou
Date: 10/31/25

130 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jose M. Lopez
Seller: Ismael Acevedo
Date: 11/04/25

131 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $321,500
Buyer: James J. Greer
Seller: 2020 Marina A. Luff RET
Date: 10/24/25

87 Fenwick St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Tejada Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 11/07/25

122 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Hoodoo Realty LLC
Seller: Opus Durum LLC
Date: 11/05/25

156 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Wilhelmina A. Kyei
Seller: Terry-Lee A. Bryan
Date: 10/28/25

77 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $452,250
Buyer: Steven Ericson
Seller: Isan Diaz
Date: 10/24/25

188 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Israel Lopez
Seller: Yariana Rivera
Date: 10/30/25

13 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mariah Pendleton
Seller: Jamison Carney
Date: 11/03/25

98 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Laurie A. Walas
Seller: Evan Anair
Date: 10/28/25

354 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Joaquin C. Suttles
Date: 10/30/25

217 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kyle Pingree
Seller: Lee Dutil
Date: 10/31/25

22 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nancy-Jean Larned
Seller: Patricia J. Conz
Date: 10/30/25

246 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $279,570
Buyer: Ian C. Harvey
Seller: Karen E. Drenzek
Date: 10/24/25

7-9 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: Ana Liriano
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 10/30/25

53 Holden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Jose Eugenio
Seller: Cynthia D. Miller
Date: 11/07/25

110 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Yanaira L. Valentin
Seller: Homestead J&T LLC
Date: 10/31/25

11 Ina St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Yim Phong
Date: 11/07/25

35 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 35 Island Pond Road LLC
Seller: Jill M. Giard
Date: 10/29/25

78-80 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Cindy A. Regnier
Date: 11/07/25

156 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mirta P. Jimenez
Seller: Brvs LLC
Date: 11/07/25

51-53 Lansing Place
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Pedro J. Ortiz
Seller: Jose Boaventura
Date: 11/07/25

289-291 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Hernandez
Seller: Springfield Home Realty LLC
Date: 10/31/25

1060 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Makayla A. Cruz
Seller: Nick Hurley
Date: 10/30/25

270-274 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bar Belmont LLC
Seller: R. Sitterly LLC
Date: 10/24/25

43 Magnolia Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brian Matve
Seller: Thayer, William R., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/25

222-224 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Bongavi LLC
Seller: Anh H. To
Date: 11/07/25

325 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Bruce Brice
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 11/07/25

136 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $156,752
Buyer: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Felissa M. Daniels
Date: 10/30/25

133 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Arismendy C. Espinal
Seller: Carlos Landrau
Date: 10/30/25

238 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Samantha Marchand
Seller: P&M RT
Date: 11/07/25

98 Mildred Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Reina Cruz
Seller: Kristin A. Quiterio
Date: 11/07/25

26 Miner St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Clarivel M. De Aquino
Seller: R. & R. Home Improvement
Date: 10/31/25

129 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Carmen M. Diaz
Seller: Clark, Constance Mary, (Estate)
Date: 10/27/25

75-77 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Felix Mensah
Seller: Jonathan Whyte
Date: 10/31/25

42-44 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $467,000
Buyer: Nathalie Thomas
Seller: Regina Hudson
Date: 11/07/25

52-54 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Elise Gonzalez
Seller: Geecaa Investments LLC
Date: 11/03/25

89 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kieu Nguyen
Seller: Maria Albano
Date: 11/04/25

188-190 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Julian Solano
Seller: Luis Diana
Date: 10/30/25

202 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Onstar Properties AA LLC
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 10/29/25

403 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Pagero Pierre
Seller: 120 Squire Road LLC
Date: 10/29/25

716 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Shantay Hawk
Seller: West Jam Man LLC
Date: 10/24/25

24-26 Pequot St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Hassle Free LLC
Date: 11/06/25

55 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: B-Home Properties LLC
Seller: Blythewood Prop Mgmt. LLC
Date: 10/24/25

430 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: MLB Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Vaycheslav Foksha
Date: 10/31/25

24 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Mohamed A. Ahmed
Seller: David A. Gonzalez
Date: 10/24/25

37-39 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Alia M. Bownoth
Seller: Y. & E. Legacy LLC
Date: 10/24/25

145 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Fredrick Villegas
Seller: Nooruldeen Z. Alani
Date: 11/06/25

40 Rittenhouse Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $446,000
Buyer: Natalie Nganga
Seller: Dorothy J. Hill
Date: 10/28/25

98 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sylvia A. Harewood
Seller: Anthony S. Basile
Date: 10/30/25

68 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Laura K. Clark
Seller: Jeffrey P. Hamilton
Date: 10/30/25

Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Progressive Community Bassist
Seller: St. James Place Properties LLC
Date: 10/27/25

128 Sherwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Bridget K. Sherman
Seller: J. G. Heiney
Date: 10/28/25

70-72 Sorrento St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Lilian Colman
Seller: AJ & Sons Properties LLP
Date: 10/24/25

15 Southern Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gleny Vargas
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 10/27/25

6 Sparrow Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Daniel M. Ross
Seller: Brian L. Maryott
Date: 11/07/25

46-48 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Michelle Vernon
Date: 10/28/25

1088 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Aldo Properties LLC
Seller: Sandra R. Makara
Date: 10/24/25

440 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Florise Jules
Seller: Tanvitha Palace RT
Date: 10/29/25

88 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shantelle Davila
Seller: Jeffrey S. Darragh
Date: 11/07/25

95 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Emerson R. Arthur
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 10/29/25

67 Villa Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Nres LLC
Seller: Jessica Perez
Date: 10/31/25

38-40 Webster St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $237,124
Buyer: Athene Annuity & Life Co.
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 11/06/25

78 West Bay Path Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Unlimited Property Services LLC
Seller: Danielle R. Henry
Date: 10/31/25

121 West Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Steven D. Rich
Seller: Daniel E. Dwarska
Date: 10/24/25

124 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Jeffry M. Acosta
Seller: Linda M. Sacenti
Date: 10/24/25

41-43 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Luis A. Marte-Vasquez
Seller: Jose A. Hernandez
Date: 10/27/25

559-561 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Hoodoo Realty LLC
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/25

SOUTHWICK

175 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Kenneth Johnson
Seller: Tanya St. Pierre
Date: 10/29/25

11 Ed Holcomb Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jon C. Ventulett
Seller: Bruce K. Jackson
Date: 11/06/25

12 Granaudo Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Scott M. Richards
Seller: Kenneth J. Johnson
Date: 10/29/25

25 Island Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Lake Island Way LLC
Seller: Nicholas P. Taylor
Date: 10/30/25

304 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Karl Stinehart
Seller: Miles, Ellen M. Cook, (Estate)
Date: 10/28/25

32 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Castle Pines Realty LLC
Seller: Duane Torlish
Date: 11/05/25

37 Summer Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Xavier R. Curtis
Seller: Zachary Smith
Date: 11/05/25

TOLLAND

117 Beetle Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Mira Scarfiotti
Seller: Justin Etting
Date: 11/06/25

191 Moreau Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $1,196,000
Buyer: David Loring
Seller: Edward J. Landry FT
Date: 10/31/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

636 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: George J. Borelli
Seller: West Co Investments LLC
Date: 10/24/25

76 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Tedros Y. Berhe
Seller: Neera Ghaley
Date: 10/31/25

12 Cedar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Bo Wu
Seller: Michele Bernier
Date: 10/31/25

369 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: John Bartolucci
Seller: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Date: 10/30/25

1010 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $443,000
Buyer: Emahnie Maldonado
Seller: CIG4 LLC
Date: 10/31/25

218 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Zahoor U. Haq
Seller: H&P Realty LLC
Date: 10/28/25

Mount Pleasant Ave., Lot 299
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Pamela Pratt
Seller: Eckert FT
Date: 10/29/25

144 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Erica Rivera-Suttles
Seller: Anziano Wagner Joint TR
Date: 10/30/25

89 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Mehmet Ucpinar
Seller: Kevin T. Stevenson
Date: 10/31/25

40 Wilfred St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Anastasiia Fur
Seller: Tanguay, Raymond M., (Estate)
Date: 10/27/25

WESTFIELD

69 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Andri Lushchynskyi
Seller: Jacqueline S. Lynch
Date: 10/30/25

20 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Eric J. Johnson
Seller: Helena K. Mochak
Date: 10/31/25

26 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Alyssa L. Plassman
Seller: Elysa L. Piccirilli
Date: 10/30/25

346 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,700
Buyer: Seamus H. Mcmanus
Seller: Kale W. Carter
Date: 10/31/25

7 Exchange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Roseann Bonatakis
Seller: Kevin J. Fedora LT
Date: 11/07/25

360 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Terry-Lee A. Bryan
Seller: Ievgenii Gusiev
Date: 10/29/25

464 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Stuart W. Gamble
Seller: Gamble Beverly Jane, (Estate)
Date: 10/24/25

23 Hancock St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $391,500
Buyer: Donn M. Bulan
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 10/24/25

162 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $540,500
Buyer: Courtney Adams
Seller: Michaela Dauplaise
Date: 10/30/25

110 Kensington Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Lawrence J. Carnes
Seller: Daniel B. Holland
Date: 10/24/25

133 Lapointe Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Walter J. Tomala
Seller: Sharon A. Bolduc
Date: 11/07/25

197 Loomis Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $870,000
Buyer: Malerie Hinckley
Seller: Catherine D. Procopio TR
Date: 10/31/25

101 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Tomasz J. Szwedzki
Seller: Dmitriy Temchenko
Date: 11/04/25

148 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,100
Buyer: Amy Lavoie
Seller: Sgrignari, Ann Marie, (Estate)
Date: 11/06/25

205 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Marshall A. Seibold
Seller: Jamie E. Pimentel
Date: 10/27/25

52 Simmons Brook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Matthew Woollacott
Seller: Marie M. Tanguay
Date: 10/31/25

28 Vadnais St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stephen Roache
Seller: Duval, Bruce E., (Estate)
Date: 11/05/25

53 Yankee Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Anna Balaeva
Seller: Zuleika Dejesus
Date: 10/31/25

WILBRAHAM

18 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Masse
Seller: Kristin A. Lynch
Date: 10/27/25

3128 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Henry Buckle
Seller: Viktor I. Meyko
Date: 11/03/25

36 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Edward Jerusik
Seller: Janice M. Wajda
Date: 10/29/25

18 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Linda Crooks
Seller: Laura K. Clark
Date: 10/30/25

27 Forest St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dylan R. Vedovelli
Seller: Mark E. Kline
Date: 10/28/25

882 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: James Lee
Seller: Unlimited Property Servicess LLC
Date: 10/31/25

37 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Joshua Holt
Seller: James E. Hogan
Date: 10/24/25

263 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $353,760
Buyer: Colleen Grady
Seller: Cynthia Roulier
Date: 10/30/25

83 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Saul Gracia
Seller: Young H. Rhie
Date: 11/07/25

14 Raymond Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: John Sampson
Seller: Norma B. Semle
Date: 11/06/25

16 Tall Timber Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Justin D. Hollinger
Seller: Joseph M. Pierce
Date: 10/24/25

41 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Walter Sundheim
Seller: Donald V. Killinger
Date: 10/27/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

17 Juniper Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Sewak
Seller: Therese B. Donohue
Date: 10/31/25

63 Larkspur Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Harris
Seller: Mary M. Zakhary
Date: 10/30/25

12 Moorland St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Marada LLC
Seller: Patricia A. Cahill
Date: 10/24/25

24 Moorland St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $442,740
Buyer: Ngoc-Quynh Chu
Seller: Sara E. Ziff
Date: 10/29/25

74 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Dinakaran Ranghanathan
Seller: Lsf9 Master Part TR
Date: 10/24/25

76 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Jessica R. Poser
Seller: Kevin M. Boissonnault
Date: 10/28/25

BELCHERTOWN

312 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Kristen D. Hoag
Seller: Carol E. St Amand
Date: 11/04/25

8 Hemlock Hollow
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $512,000
Buyer: Sean Woods
Seller: Anthony J. Auclair
Date: 10/29/25

255 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John P. Balo
Seller: Jonathan A. Szwajkowski
Date: 11/07/25

442 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $812,500
Buyer: 442 State Street LLC
Seller: Joseph Maggi
Date: 10/29/25

325 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Shawna Harrington
Seller: James M. Roche
Date: 10/24/25

180 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Christopher Masterman
Seller: Patti A. Calarese
Date: 11/05/25

65 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $638,202
Buyer: Daniel R. Daoust
Seller: Rachel McArdle
Date: 10/24/25

CHESTERFIELD

39 Cowper Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Jonathan L. Kassen
Seller: Lyons, William G., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/25

22 Sugar Hill Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Ashmere Project Inc.
Seller: Tolgy Wood LLC
Date: 10/31/25

27 Sugar Hill Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Ashmere Project Inc.
Seller: Tolgy Wood LLC
Date: 10/31/25

EASTHAMPTON

3 Adams St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Norwich Properties LLC
Seller: Jumana Jaloudi
Date: 10/24/25

6 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Edgar M. Londono
Seller: Cynthia L. Capeloto
Date: 10/28/25

1 Autumn Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $749,900
Buyer: Susan E. McKenna
Seller: Robert J. Crowley 2018 TR
Date: 10/30/25

38 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $637,000
Buyer: Melissa Pierson-Buell
Seller: Christopher A. Cockshaw
Date: 11/04/25

104-106 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Payal Patel
Seller: William P. Roeder
Date: 11/03/25

43 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: RET Yael London
Seller: Abigail I. Goman LT
Date: 10/31/25

102 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Michael R. Abel TR
Seller: Marianne Leblanc
Date: 11/04/25

60-62 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Julian J. Sieser
Seller: Roxanne C. Mariani-Prall
Date: 10/31/25

20 Meadowbrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Seller: Julie E. Chandler
Date: 11/05/25

157-159 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Dennis Powers
Seller: Roger W. Salloom
Date: 10/31/25

GOSHEN

115 Aberdeen Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Selena Goldberg
Seller: George R. Collison
Date: 10/31/25

181 Cape St.
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mary Chicoine
Seller: Smith College
Date: 11/06/25

106 Shaw Road
Goshen, MA 01330
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jonathan Szwajkowski
Seller: Eli Pease
Date: 11/07/25

GRANBY

68 Harris St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Mary A. Donze
Seller: Sharick, Raymond M., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/25

81 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Kurtis Holden
Seller: Roland R. Chagnon
Date: 10/30/25

HADLEY

4 Kosior Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Douglas George
Seller: Peter K. Earle
Date: 10/24/25

204 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Christian J. Cassini
Seller: Donald C. Sadler
Date: 10/29/25

394 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Barry Roberts
Seller: Tudryn, Thomas R., (Estate)
Date: 11/06/25

HUNTINGTON

290 Brookside Glen
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Joshua Klaubert
Seller: Jerry R. Long
Date: 10/30/25

6 Brookside Glen
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Joshua Klaubert
Seller: Jerry R. Long
Date: 10/30/25

236 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Holiday House NT
Seller: Cheryl Brooks
Date: 10/24/25

NORTHAMPTON

133 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Shni Ofrat
Seller: Mary J. Pelis
Date: 11/04/25

59 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Dayby LLC
Seller: Skubiszewski, Victor, (Estate)
Date: 11/06/25

48 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Christina L. Rucinski
Seller: Jason Berg
Date: 11/05/25

21 Fifth Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Lisa Holton
Seller: Karine Roesch
Date: 10/28/25

90 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Chiara
Seller: Stephen Tirrell
Date: 10/30/25

12 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: David A. Reynhout
Date: 10/28/25

206 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $475,500
Buyer: Evadne F. Hull
Seller: Christopher M. Cote
Date: 11/06/25

447 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Cameron Paleologopoulos
Seller: Lisa M. Kirouac
Date: 11/03/25

36 Sovereign Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Noelle R. Moss 2021 RET
Seller: Kirk RT
Date: 10/24/25

213 Spring Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Gaddes
Seller: Jesse A. Harris
Date: 10/30/25

PLAINFIELD

80 River Road
Plainfield, MA 01256
Amount: $359,500
Buyer: Joseph R. Mara
Seller: Gelinas, Judith Ann, (Estate)
Date: 11/03/25

SOUTH HADLEY

17 College View Heights
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $144,363
Buyer: Mwangi W. Githinji
Seller: Renae Brodie
Date: 10/31/25

15 Karen Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $456,000
Buyer: Daniel Covington
Seller: Katherine E. Orszulak
Date: 10/24/25

318 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Nextdoor Holding
Seller: Stay In Motion LLC
Date: 11/07/25

45 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John T. Pecia
Seller: Pamela L. Dalton
Date: 10/28/25

28 River Lodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Brian D. Krok
Seller: Brian M. Keller
Date: 10/24/25

60 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $700,800
Buyer: Susan Descarage
Seller: Joseph M. Rzeszutek
Date: 10/31/25

11 Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $464,500
Buyer: Jacob Remillard
Seller: J. B. Magnuson
Date: 10/31/25

1 White Brook Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,015,000
Buyer: Jason J. Paadam
Seller: Sobon, Mark C., (Estate)
Date: 10/27/25

30 Yale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Matthew May
Seller: Daniel P. Covington
Date: 11/07/25

SOUTHAMPTON

68 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Eddieberto Acevedo
Seller: Shirley A. Szczpta LT
Date: 11/07/25

34 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $587,500
Buyer: Rene Gauthier
Seller: Lora A. Fillion
Date: 10/31/25

39 Cook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Michael J. Bozik
Seller: Deborah E. Reidy
Date: 11/07/25

154 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: N. Carrier Inheritance RET
Seller: 2015 Czelusniak RET
Date: 11/03/25

WARE

20 Benham Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Van Gruska
Seller: Felicia Demore
Date: 10/29/25

4 Crescent Ter.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Aisha T. West
Seller: Meshlovitz, Mary Lou, (Estate)
Date: 10/31/25

130 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Brad Bumpus
Seller: Edward Voiland
Date: 10/28/25

111 East St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Frank I. Knowlton
Seller: Gevork G. Anderyassian
Date: 10/28/25

207 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Richard A. Zelinski
Date: 10/30/25

339 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $444,900
Buyer: Jessica L. Barnes
Seller: Kevin Roux
Date: 10/28/25

23 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Stephen Forest
Seller: Patti-Lu Ouimette
Date: 10/30/25

231 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Brett Dehey
Seller: Knowlton IRT
Date: 10/31/25

WILLIAMSBURG

15 Cole Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Molly A. Stebbins
Seller: Corinne M. Chandless
Date: 10/29/25

6 Nichols Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Federal Home Loans Mtg. Corp.
Seller: Michael G. O’Connell
Date: 10/27/25

3 Williams St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $388,500
Buyer: Carolyn Lee-Davis
Seller: Miana Hoyt-Dawson
Date: 10/31/25

WESTHAMPTON

258 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: David J. Johnson
Seller: Sarajane E. Whiting
Date: 10/24/25

WORTHINGTON

531 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Sean Davis
Seller: Matthew Dean
Date: 10/24/25

643 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Connor Payson
Seller: Claus C. Von Agris
Date: 10/31/25

118 Starkweather Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: James R. Queen
Seller: Queen, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/25

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

4 Perkins LLC
165 Front St.
$11,000 — Replace broken antenna

Basser Kaufman Mass 310 LLC
678 Memorial Dr.
$9,550 — Repair canopy column

SN Property and Management LLC
366 Chicopee St.
$2,500 — Remove old kitchen hood and repair walls

Tiger Athletic Club of Chicopee
14 Montgomery St.
$9,000 — Insulate attic floor and skylight

Valley Opportunity Council
912 Chicopee St.
$5,300 — Replace stair treads and stair risers, repair deck skirting, and repair soffit under eaves

EASTHAMPTON

Eastworks LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$3,500 — Construct interior partition wall with door

H.M. Schaefer Enterprises
51 Ferry St.
$192,645 — Roofing

HADLEY

Alinas Real Estate LLC
96 Russell St.
N/A — Repair ramp and deck landing

ARN Real Estate LLC
333 Venture Way
N/A — Install one new wall sign and change two existing signs

LEE

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
945 Pleasant St.
$1,800 — Install new parking lot light and concrete base

LENOX

MHH Lenox 445 Holdings LLC
25 Mollie Way
$240,104 — Remove and replace all tubs and showers

United Church of Christ
169 Main St.
$88,000 — Excavate for small concrete landing and resurface existing stairs with new marble treads

NORTHAMPTON

24-26 Orchard LLC
24 Orchard St.
$36,000 — Renovate kitchen

244-280 King Street LLC
280 King St.
$265,000 — Roofing

293 Northampton Realty LLC
293 King St.
$704,880 — Install roof-mounted solar system

DDM Properties LLC
14 Market St.
$12,775 — Insulation and weatherization

Florence Bank
176 King St., Unit A
$130,000 — Renovate bank lobby, create new staff bathroom

Northampton Cooperative Bank
6 Main St.
$67,500 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Scher Mass LLC
10 Michelman Ave.
$27,842 — Install roof-mounted solar system

Richard Webber, William Grinnell
8 North King St.
$9,400 — Illuminated pylon sign for Alera Group

Richard Webber, William Grinnell
8 North King St.
$2,500 — Post and panel for Alera Group

Smith College
96 State St.
$15,100 — Roofing

Stuart Fleitman LLC
342 Pleasant St.
$2,800 — Illuminated wall sign for the Gold Standard

Stuart Fleitman LLC
342 Pleasant St.
$2,400 — Illuminated wall sign for the Gold Standard

Stuart Fleitman LLC
342 Pleasant St.
$250 — Non-illuminated wall sign for the Gold Standard

Valley CDC
737 Bridge Road
$5,000 — Non-illuminated ground sign for Prospect Place

PITTSFIELD

Barrington State Co. Inc.
36 Linden St.
$5,000 — Fix fire doors

Berkshire Regional Transit Authority
1 Columbus Ave.
$257,121 — Replace two gas-fired rooftop units

Centro Bradley Berkshire Crossing LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$15,000 — Install awning with lettering above front door

Centro Bradley Berkshire Crossing LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$15,000 — Install awning with lettering above side door

City of Pittsfield
942 Williams St.
$9,500 — Roofing

Fourteen Fifty East Street LLC
1450 East St.
$16,168 — Replace gas-fired rooftop unit

Wojtkowski Bros. Inc.
502 East St.
$65,000 — Roofing

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CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2026 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthen and inspire their community. This year’s honorees are Al Picard as the Ernest Laflamme Jr. Citizen of the Year, HB Real Estate as Business of the Year, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry as Nonprofit of the Year, and Heather Leclerc at Volunteer of the Year.

For decades, Picard has embodied what it means to serve one’s community with heart, consistency, and unwavering commitment. Professionally, he devoted 40 years as an educator with Chicopee Public Schools. As a volunteer leader, he has volunteered for more than 20 years at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, including service as board president, and eight years with the Friends of the RiverMills Center, where he also served as president. Additionally, he has served on the Chicopee Veterans’ Services office board, the charter review board, and the board of directors for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

Founded in 2021, HB Real Estate has quickly become one of Chicopee’s standout real estate brokerages. Since opening with 12 agents, the firm has expanded to 31 agents across offices in Chicopee and Wilbraham. Known for its highly personalized, relationship-driven approach, HB Real Estate is also deeply community-minded, supporting local nonprofits including Kane’s Krusade, the Chicopee Queer Consortium, Alianza DV Services, Rick’s Place, and Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry. The firm frequently hosts and participates in local events, such as its upcoming Holiday Author Stroll benefiting the Bellamy House Assoc.

Serving Chicopee since 1980, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry has been a lifeline for residents facing food insecurity. What began as a small volunteer-led effort offering peanut butter and jelly sandwiches has grown into a vital community institution providing hot meals, groceries, and essential services to thousands of families each year. The organization offers year-round meal service, a robust food pantry, holiday programs, monthly health clinics, and social service referrals. In 2021, it expanded its reach by launching a mobile pantry with weekly neighborhood stops. Under Executive Director Kim Caisse, a long-time volunteer and community advocate, Lorraine’s has strengthened its presence and partnerships across Chicopee.

For years, Leclerc has been one of the chamber’s most reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic volunteers. A longtime member of the Shining Stars events committee, she has played a key role in shaping and elevating one of the chamber’s most celebrated annual traditions. In 2023, when the chamber revived its member relations committee, LeClerc stepped up as chair, bringing new energy, structure, and community-minded leadership to the group. Under her guidance, the committee has become a vital connection point for member engagement, support, and outreach.

The 41st annual Shining Stars Gala takes place Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Castle of Knights on Memorial Drive. Tickets cost $75 per person and are on sale now. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, visit www.chicopeechamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 594-2101.

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NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS) has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual employee-based survey from the Boston Globe. The Top Places to Work issue is online at globe.com/topplaces and will appear in Globe Magazine on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Top Places to Work celebrates the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. DAS is recognized in the Small Business category with 50 to 99 employees.

“Celebrating 128 years in business, DAS remains committed to the family-based culture that has defined the company for generations,” the firm stated. “Guided by core values of integrity, quality, and respect, DAS strives to create a workplace where people genuinely care for one another and take pride in their craft. These principles are more than words — they are the foundation of how the company operates, serves clients, and supports the DAS family every day.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. announced that attorney Michael Deere has joined the firm as an associate. Deere, who officially began on Sept. 8, will support the firm’s work across estate planning, bankruptcy, and probate litigation, with an anticipated long-term focus in trusts and estates.

Deere brings a distinctive professional background shaped by nearly 20 years in academia. Prior to entering the legal field, he served as an associate professor of philosophy at Salem State University, where he spent 18 years teaching, researching, and directing curriculum, including 10 years as director of Bioethics Programming and three years as department chair. His scholarship and presentations have been featured nationally and internationally, including invited talks in Italy, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

During his tenure, Deere taught courses in ethics, existentialism, philosophy of art, logic, writing at all levels, and critical reasoning. He later designed and taught courses in legal reasoning, legal writing, and analytical thinking, experience he now applies directly in his legal practice.

“Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin has an exceptional reputation for developing young attorneys,” Deere said. “I interned with the firm during my second year of law school and immediately connected with the work, the people, and the collaborative environment. It was an excellent match, and I’m excited to continue building my career here.”

A non-traditional law student, Deere attended Boston College Law School, where he earned his juris doctorate in 2025. He was a contributor to the law school’s “Impact” blog and continued to teach full-time during his legal studies. He previously earned a PhD in philosophy from Penn State University, funded by the prestigious Jacob Javits Fellowship, and holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta.

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HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce’s recent Power Hour event showcased the generosity of the local business community, resulting in significant contributions to the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. The event, hosted by 850 High Street LLC, brought together business leaders to support vital local causes and demonstrated a powerful response to community needs.

During the event, Grzelak, Grzelak and Associates, P.C. presented a $5,000 check to the Food Bank. Daruma BBQ, a new chamber member and recently established Holyoke business, contributed a $1,000 check.

In a display of immediate community support, refreshments from the Power Hour event were delivered directly to firefighters monitoring the scene of the recent fire at Franklin and High streets. The fire occurred in close proximity to the event’s host, 850 High Street LLC, and the donation provided on-scene support to the first responders.

The Power Hour served as a testament to the business community’s dedication to tackling food insecurity and supporting local heroes. The funds presented will aid the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in its mission to provide nutritious food to individuals across the region, while the direct food donation offered timely relief to emergency personnel.

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NORTH ADAMS, TAUNTON — MountainOne Financial, MHC, the mutual holding company parent of MountainOne Bank, and Mechanics Bancorp, MHC, the mutual holding company parent of Mechanics Cooperative Bank, announced that all regulatory approvals required to complete the merger of the two mutual holding companies have been received.

The merger transaction is scheduled to take place on Jan. 1, at which time the newly combined mutual holding company will operate under the name MountainOne Financial, MHC, and will have approximately $1.9 billion in assets.

MountainOne Bank and Mechanics Cooperative Bank will continue to operate as two separate, independently chartered community banks, and will each retain their existing names, headquarters locations, leadership teams, and boards of directors. Furthermore, customers will not experience any disruption, nor do they need to take any action.

Bringing together two well-capitalized, financially sound organizations allows the newly combined mutual holding company to take their time in evaluating opportunities to collaborate where doing so strengthens service, enhances operational efficiency, or supports long-term sustainability.

Upon completion of the merger, Robert Fraser will serve as chairman, and Joseph Baptista Jr. will be president and CEO, of the combined mutual holding company, MountainOne Financial, MHC. Fraser will continue in his role as president and CEO of MountainOne Bank, and Baptista will also remain as president and CEO of Mechanics Cooperative Bank. There are no staff reductions associated with the merger.

“This merger is a strong step for both organizations,” Fraser said. “It reflects shared priorities and a clear focus on bringing long-term value to our customers and community. We are proud of the work that brought us here and confident in the direction ahead. Our customers, employees, and communities remain at the center of our decisions.”

Baptista added that “we are excited to move forward together. This merger positions us to grow, invest, and serve with even greater impact. Our teams are energized by our shared vision, and we are looking forward to the opportunities it creates for our customers and communities.

“MountainOne Financial, MHC will carry on each legacy organizations’ commitment to mutuality, which places its customers and communities at the center of organizational decision making,” he added. “MountainOne Bank and Mechanics Cooperative Bank each have deep roots in their respective communities and have prioritized an ongoing commitment to remain local, accessible, and engaged.”

FinPro Capital Advisor, Inc. served as the financial advisor to MountainOne Financial, MHC, and Piper Sandler & Co. served as the financial advisor to Mechanics Bancorp, MHC. Luse Gorman, P.C. served as legal counsel to MountainOne Financial, MHC, and Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP served as legal counsel to Mechanics Bancorp, MHC.

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SPRINGFIELD — Way Finders is teaming up with First Student, Springfield’s school bus transportation company, for a Stuff the Bus toy and fundraising drive on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boston Road Walmart in Springfield.

“Children and families deserve joyful holidays, but that can be challenging when living in shelter. Money is tight. You don’t have your own place,” said Megan Pete, director of Development at Way Finders. “Our goal is to make the holidays a little brighter for the hundreds of families in our shelters this year.”

Stuff the Bus accepts new, unwrapped toys for children from newborn through age 13. It accepts donations of funds or gift cards for teenagers.

Stuff the Bus was inspired by Takira Williams, a bus driver for the Springfield Public Schools. After seeing a post from Way Finders asking people to sign up for its toy drive, she had an even bigger idea — why not host a Stuff the Bus event? She brought the idea to her manager at First Student, and the company agreed to provide the bus and support this event.

All are invited to stop by and bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Way Finders will distribute toys to families in their shelters in time for the holidays.

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank is hosting its annual toy drive, partnering with multiple local toy collection programs to help bring joy to children this holiday season.

Now through Dec. 13, new and unwrapped toys for children ages 0-12 can be dropped off at any Monson Savings Bank branch during regular business hours. The branches are located at 146 Main St., Monson; 15 Somers Road, Hampden; 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham; 136 West St., Ware; and 61 North Main St., East Longmeadow.

“Our toy drives give us all an opportunity to come together as a community to spread love, joy, and happiness to local children by collecting holiday gifts for them,” said Dan Moriarty, president and CEO. “We are extremely thankful for our partnering organizations who host the toy programs that ensure all children have a bright and cheerful holiday. We are thrilled to support them in their efforts.”

Monson Savings Bank partners with toy drive programs held by Monson Community Cupboard, Hampden Police Assoc., Wilbraham Police Department, Ware Police Department, and East Longmeadow Police Assoc.

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SPRINGFIELD — Tech Foundry, the regional leader in IT workforce development, training, and digital literacy, announced its 2025 end-of-year fundraising campaign, titled Western MA Forward.

In May, Tech Foundry learned that federal funding for its Tech Hub in Holyoke, which offers free computer skills classes, device distribution, and help desk services, had been slashed by the Trump administration. Since then, the Hub has been forced to cut services from 40 hours per week to six hours per week, significantly reducing the number of individuals and community partners it can serve.

The campaign seeks to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31 so that Tech Foundry can rebuild Tech Hub Holyoke’s capacity to serve more residents and expand services to neighboring communities.

“Digital literacy fuels our economy, and without federal funding, we’re looking to our community to help fill the gaps,” said Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry. “We’re serving a fraction of the neighbors we once reached. But with your help, we can restore our operations for the people who need us every month. Thank you to our supporters who have already joined our campaign — and for those who have partnered with Tech Foundry during the 10-plus years we’ve been serving our region.”

To make a gift to Tech Foundry’s Western MA Forward campaign and learn more about the organization, visit thetechfoundry.org/donate.

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BOSTON — As Gov. Maura Healey’s Competitiveness Council convenes for its inaugural meeting, the Massachusetts High Technology Council urges it to focus immediately on reforms that will reduce the cost of creating, operating, and expanding businesses in the Commonwealth. Two newly published reports — one on population shifts away from high-tax states, and the other on corporate relocations from Massachusetts — make clear that the state’s competitiveness is at stake.

According to a Nov. 25 report by the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, Massachusetts is losing residents at one of the fastest rates in the nation: on net, a taxpayer leaves the Commonwealth every 11 minutes and 38 seconds. The report highlights a broader nationwide trend: individuals and businesses increasingly relocate from high-tax, high-cost states toward states with lower burdens — such as Florida, Texas, and North Carolina — where fiscal policy is more business-friendly.

That trend isn’t hypothetical. A Dec. 2 article in the Boston Business Journal reports that several Massachusetts-based companies — including key players in technology and manufacturing — are relocating or already have relocated operations to neighboring states, including New Hampshire, citing lower costs and a more favorable business environment. The exodus of companies underscores how eroding competitiveness is translating directly into lost jobs and lost economic activity in Massachusetts.

These data points, the Massachusetts High Technology Council argues, cannot be ignored, and demonstrate that Massachusetts risks losing both its workforce and its employers — especially in high-growth sectors — unless state policymakers act swiftly to recalibrate the business climate.

The High Technology Council urges the Competitiveness Council to prioritize three key reforms:

• Tax and regulatory relief, including reviewing state and local tax burdens (including employer assessments like UI), streamlining permitting, and eliminating redundant licensing or regulatory hurdles that add to business costs;

• Incentives for business growth and retention, such as incentives or credits for firms that stay and expand operations in Massachusetts, and support for capital investment and innovation; and

• Competitive cost-of-living and infrastructure policies, which include addressing housing, transportation, and energy costs that influence worker and business decisions about where to locate or expand.

“It’s time to stop treating high taxes and overregulation as immutable,” Massachusetts High Technology Council President Christopher Anderson said. “These reports make it unmistakably clear: talent, companies, and capital are mobile — and they’re voting with their feet. If Massachusetts wants to keep and attract the businesses driving innovation, growth, and high-paying jobs, the time to act is now.”

The High Technology Council looks forward to working with the Competitiveness Council, the Healey administration, and the Legislature to implement pro-growth reforms that strengthen Massachusetts’ competitiveness and position the Commonwealth as a magnet for investment, innovation, and opportunity.

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BOSTON — As homes and neighborhoods across Massachusetts light up for the holidays, Eversource is sharing simple ways customers can create a festive atmosphere while managing energy use, saving money and staying safe throughout the season.

“From holiday lights and family gatherings to extra time spent cooking, this is a busy and joyful time of year,” Eversource Energy Efficiency Manager Bill Stack said. “We want our customers to enjoy every bit of it without worrying about higher energy use or safety risks. A few easy steps — like using LEDs, setting timers, and being mindful of how and when appliances are used — can help reduce energy usage, make bills more manageable, and keep celebrations safe.”

Customers can reduce energy use by switching from older incandescent holiday lights to LED decorations, which use up to 90% less energy, last significantly longer, stay cooler, and reduce the risk of fire. Using programmable timers ensures lights aren’t left on all night, while advanced power strips can eliminate standby energy loss, particularly helpful for inflatables, some of which can add up to $12 per month to an energy bill.

Safety is an equally important part of holiday decorating. Eversource reminds customers to inspect all lights and extension cords before use and to discard any with cracked sockets, frayed wires, or loose connections. When decorating outdoors, customers should always look up and stay far away from power lines, never raise ladders or lift objects near overhead wires, and ensure that any lights used outside are clearly labeled for outdoor use. Extension cords should never be placed under rugs or tightly coiled, as they can overheat, and outdoor decorations should always be plugged into GFCI outlets, with cords kept off the ground and away from moisture.

Hosting and cooking for the holidays can also increase energy use, but small changes can help. Lowering the thermostat before guests arrive can make homes more comfortable when combined with body heat and oven warmth. Customers can save even more by waiting until the dishwasher is full before running it, air drying dishes when possible, covering pots and pans while cooking, and choosing smaller appliances like toaster or convection ovens, which use significantly less energy than a full-size oven.

Click here for more holiday decorating, energy efficiency, and electrical safety tips.