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Several weeks back, we opined that the ongoing search for a new courthouse site in Springfield has been much like the race to locate the Western Mass. casino more than a decade ago — an exercise packed with speculation, hope, and … more speculation.

Now that DCAMM (the state Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance) has released the list of proposed locations and developers, we’d have to say this search is like the casino hunt on steroids.

In all, 11 proposals have been submitted, covering a wide range of properties across downtown Springfield, many of them vacant or underutilized to one extent or another — everything from Steiger Park to the building that was home to the closed Mardi Gras strip club; from the Springfield Newspapers property to the current courthouse itself; from the former YMCA building on Chestnut Street to office properties on Main Street, Maple Street, and State Street.

It’s quite a list, and together these proposals tell the story of just how much real estate downtown falls into the categories of ‘non-performing’ and ‘underperforming.’

Indeed, the quest for a new courthouse offers an intriguing answer to the question — and in some cases it’s been asked for years, if not decades — ‘what to do with…?’ Examples include:

• Steiger Park. Created after the demolition of the Steiger’s department store on Main Street, it was then called by some ‘a little park for a little while.’ That was nearly 30 years ago. Meanwhile, the park has become a popular gathering spot, home to a farmers’ market and at least one art exhibit. Many would like to see it stay a park.

• The Republican building. Built during a much different time for newspapers and for a staff exponentially larger than the one now working there, the property has been the subject of considerable speculation in recent years and was a big part of one of the proposed Springfield casino plans. In a few signs of the times, a considerable portion of the property is now being leased out to a cannabis dispensary;

• The Liberty Arts Building (125 Liberty St.). Built in the mid-’60s as part of comprehensive urban renewal in the North End (as was the Republican building), this property has certainly seen better days and now has a relatively high vacancy rate. It would be combined with another parcel to create the requisite space for a new courthouse.

• The Mardi Gras building (91 Taylor St.). The strip club has been closed for years, and the building that housed it has been mostly vacant. Housing has been proposed as a new use, but this would be an expensive retrofit.

• The existing courthouse site. It has long been considered a second development opportunity if and when a new courthouse is built elsewhere. It has some advantages as home to the new courthouse, but a temporary facility would have to be found while a new facility is being built, and that might prove problematic. The theater section of the former Eastfield Mall had been suggested for that role before it was torn down.

We can continue this exercise with the other properties on the list, including the former YMCA, the office building at 55 State St., and two mostly vacant office and medical buildings on Maple Street.

Unfortunately, the courthouse project will only solve one of these problems. It will be up to the city and the development community to solve the others.

Meanwhile, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is calling for a courthouse project that will be ‘game-changing.’ We interpret that to mean something that will do more than solve one of the above-listed problems, a project that could help transform a part of the downtown.

It remains to be seen if any of the projects actually fit that description. So let the speculation begin. Actually, it began a long time ago, so … let it continue.

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WILBRAHAM — The Boston Business Journal has named Pioneer Valley Financial Group an honoree in its annual 2025 Corporate Citizenship Awards, recognizing the region’s top corporate charitable contributors. This prestigious honor highlights companies that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to giving back through both financial support and community involvement.

As one of Massachusetts’ most charitable companies in 2025, PV Financial Group earned recognition for contributing $100,000 or more to local nonprofits and charitable causes in 2024. These contributions reflect not just corporate giving, but also the generosity of the company’s charitable foundation and the hands-on involvement of its employees through volunteerism and in-kind support.

The Boston Business Journal annually publishes its Corporate Citizenship list to spotlight organizations that prioritize community impact and exemplify corporate responsibility.

“We believe in helping our clients and community live better,” PV Financial Group stated. “As a team, we are driven to offer excellent client experience, thoughtful financial plans, and caring advice. Our legacy is the people and the lives that we have touched.”

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WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., announced its recent donation of $250 Visa gift cards to 44 local schools, totaling $11,000. These schools have been long-standing partners in the bank’s financial literacy initiatives, and this contribution aims to support teachers and students as they head into the new academic year.

“At Country Bank, we remain passionate about helping students build confidence in managing their money and their future,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, first vice president of Community Relations. “Through our Money School program and partnerships with local schools, we’re proud to provide financial education that inspires lifelong learning and empowers the next generation to make informed financial choices.”

As part of its continued commitment to financial literacy, Country Bank’s Money School program offers engaging, age-appropriate lessons and resources to help students learn the fundamentals of money management, budgeting, and saving. From classroom sessions to interactive fairs, the program provides real-world financial experiences that make learning fun and practical.

Students and families are encouraged to visit any Country Bank location to learn more about Money School and how to get involved. The program’s goal is simple: to help young people develop the knowledge and confidence to make smart financial decisions throughout their lives.

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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 245: October 27, 2025

George O’Brien talks with Aaron Vega, President and CEO, Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council: The EDC’s Next Phase

Aaron Vega calls it the next logical progression in a career that has taken him from freelance film editing to directing the Office of Planning & Economic Development in Holyoke. He was referring to the role of president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council after prevailing in a nationwide search that attracted more than 100 candidates; he will assume that role in January. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Aaron discusses his plans and goals with BusinessWest Contributing Writer George O’Brien. Among other things, he wants the region to do a better job of telling its story, grow the inventory of shovel-ready land for developers, create a blueprint for population growth, and make the EDC even more of a “convener and connector.” It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest on both audio and video platforms and sponsored by Greenfield Cooperative Bank.

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SPRINGFIELD — Representatives from Tech Foundry, a Springfield-based workforce development organization, and Comcast were joined by Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno and City Councilor Jose Delgado on Oct. 23 to celebrate a new initiative aimed at expanding internet adoption and digital skills training for Greater Springfield residents.

Through this collaboration, Tech Foundry will sponsor six months of Comcast’s Internet Essentials service for the first 25 individuals who complete 12 digital literacy classes. Additionally, Comcast will donate laptops to the first 50 individuals who complete six digital literacy classes through Tech Foundry’s program.

“I commend Tech Foundry and Comcast for their proactive leadership in addressing barriers to broadband adoption,” Delgado said. “This partnership is a meaningful step toward a more connected, informed, and resilient Springfield.”

This initiative is made possible through Comcast’s Internet Essentials Partnership program, which enables community organizations to fund Internet Essentials (IE) service for qualifying households. Sponsored families receive all the benefits of IE: a high-speed internet connection at home, the option to purchase a low-cost computer, and access to free digital skills training online, in person, and in print.

“This collaboration between Tech Foundry and Comcast reflects the kind of community-focused leadership that uplifts Springfield,” Sarno said. “Providing resources like internet service and laptops to individuals working toward financial independence is not just a gift; it’s an investment in Springfield’s future.”

Tech Foundry offers free computer literacy and information technology certification programs to residents across the region.

“Comcast has been an incredibly generous and dedicated partner of Tech Foundry for many years, and their continued support has been instrumental in helping us expand our reach and deepen our impact,” Tech Foundry CEO Tricia Canavan said. “By supporting our most engaged students, Comcast is removing financial barriers to getting connected at home, so they can apply and grow their skills. This will also encourage more Springfield residents to enroll in our classes so they can fully participate in technology for work, training, healthcare, and more.”

Comcast’s support is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion initiative to connect people to the internet, create digital opportunity, and build a future of unlimited possibilities. This includes digital programs such as Internet Essentials, Lift Zones, and Digital Navigators.

“Comcast is proud of its longstanding commitment to Springfield and the relationships we’ve built with local organizations like Tech Foundry, which are opening doors to transformative career pathways,” said Carolyne Hannan, senior vice president of Comcast’s New England Region. “We recognize the critical role that the internet plays in achieving economic mobility and personal growth, which is why we’re investing in partnerships that empower residents to shape their own futures.”

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AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the A+ Awards Dinner, created to honor leaders in the Amherst area who have made a positive impact through their dedication in education, business, and civic engagement. The 2025 A+ Awards Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the UMass Student Union Ballroom.

Presented by PeoplesBank, the A+ Awards Dinner recognizes contributions to the community across Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland, as well as the broader Pioneer Valley. Attendees have the opportunity to network with business leaders in the community and enjoy a meal catered by award-winning UMass Dining. Following dinner, the A+ Award honorees are celebrated with custom videos that share their story.

“PeoplesBank is honored to support the chamber’s efforts to highlight the remarkable individuals whose visionary leadership and passionate commitment have made a profound impact on our community,” said Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Corporate Responsibility and Sponsorships at PeoplesBank. “We stand with the chamber in celebrating these local heroes who inspire us all.”

The 2025 A+ Awards recipients include:

• Young Professional Award: Alyssa Petrides, owner of Nature & Nurture Preschool, recognized for her entrepreneurship in founding and operating an inclusive preschool;

• Community Service Award: Sarah Maroney, chair of the Belchertown Creative Economy Committee, recognized for her dedication to creating community engagement events and cultural projects in Belchertown;

• Leader in Sustainability Award: Weston Dripps, director of Sustainability at Amherst College, recognized for his leadership and development of campus and community sustainability programs;

• Chamber MVP Award: Robert Allingham, Marketing & Communications manager at the Amherst Business Improvement District, recognized for his creativity and commitment to the Amherst Area Chamber as an ambassador;

• Legacy Award: Clare Higgins, retired executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley, recognized for her impact in the region throughout her 14 years of leadership; and

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Tullio Inglese, founder and principal architect of TIA Architects, recognized for his sustainable architectural projects and 50 years of mentorship to young architects.

“The A+ Awards Dinner is a signature event that highlights members of our community who deserve to be recognized for their efforts in making the Amherst area a vibrant, connected place to live and work,” said Jacob Robinson, executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of our awardees and their meaningful impact on the area.”

Tickets to the A+ Awards Dinner are available now, and select sponsorship opportunities remain to recognize the 2025 A+ awardees. For tickets and more information, visit www.amherstarea.com/awards or email [email protected].

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Stacy Farber

HARTFORD, Conn. — Whittlesey announced that Partner Stacy Farber has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Top 200 CPAs” list for 2025. This prestigious list honors the nation’s most accomplished and trusted CPAs across various specializations and regions, recognizing those with exceptional expertise, leadership, and community service. Forbes’ editorial team selected honorees through a rigorous process involving independent nominations, direct outreach, and comprehensive editorial review.

Farber joined Whittlesey in 2025 as an assurance partner, bringing more than 25 years of experience in public accounting. She provides assurance and advisory services to closely held entities in manufacturing, construction, retail, franchising, and employee benefit plans. Her prior roles as CFO and controller for privately held businesses give her an understanding of clients’ financial and operational challenges.

Her professional excellence has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business (2023) and the CTCPA Women Distinguished Service Award (2024). She is active in the Assoc. of International CPAs and the Connecticut Society of CPAs, where she serves as chair of the employee benefit plan committee and a member of the advisory council. She also previously served as treasurer and board member at Gifts of Love, reflecting her deep commitment to community service.

“Stacy exemplifies Whittlesey’s core values of technical excellence, integrity, and dedication to clients and community,” Managing Partner and CEO Drew Andrews said. “Her inclusion on Forbes’ list is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and impact in the accounting profession.”

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Kathy Martin

LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. announced that President and CEO Kathy Martin has been elected to a three-year term on the board of trustees of LeadingAge Massachusetts, an association dedicated to supporting the work of not-for-profit aging service providers. The appointment was made during LeadingAge Massachusetts’ 71st annual meeting of the membership and awards ceremony, held at College of the Holy Cross.

Martin’s election reflects her commitment to advancing the mission of not-for-profit aging service providers and her leadership in reframing perceptions of aging more broadly.

“Now more than ever, the role of nonprofit aging services is essential and deeply impactful,” she said. “LeadingAge Massachusetts stands as a steadfast champion for the diverse providers in our Commonwealth. I am honored to join the board and look forward to working together to elevate the lives of older adults throughout Massachusetts and beyond.”

Western Mass. is well-represented on the LeadingAge Massachusetts board. At the same ceremony, Margaret Mantoni, CEO of the Loomis Communities, was elected chair of the board, succeeding Walter Ramos, president and CEO of Rogerson Communities, who will continue to serve as immediate past chair.

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SPRINGFIELD — The state has released a list of 10 possible sites to replace the Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse in Springfield. The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance will now review the proposals. The list of proposed developers and sites are:

• Greatland Realty Partners LLC, 1860 Main St.

• HYM Investment Group LLC, 50 State St.

• Iconic Real Estate Holdings LLC, 130 & 120 Maple St.

• Liberty Junction Team, 125 Liberty St.

• Park View South LLC, off Avocado Street

• Springfield 1550 LLC, 1550 Main St.

• Springfield Tower Square LLC, 275 Chestnut St.

• Springfield Tower Square LLC, 1515 Main St.

• State Street 55 LLC, 55 State St.

• USPB JV LLC, 413 Dwight St.

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WINDSOR, Conn. — The fifth annual Great Halloween Drive-Thru, located next to Brown’s Harvest Family Farm, 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, Conn., will be open for its final weekend of the season, Oct. 24-26.

Visitors stay in their vehicles and drive through the farm along a journey of spooky holograms, special effects, sounds, and projections. The Great Halloween Drive-Thru is not scary. There are no live actors and no jump scares. The animated hologram shows, projections, and special effects throughout the park are ideal for families and children.

Spooky fun without the scare, the Great Halloween Drive-Thru is family-owned, created, and operated, and draws visitors from all over Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and New York. Tickets cost $30 per car (cash only), paid at the entrance.

“We’ve had a busy season. People have come from all over New England and New York to experience this family-friendly event. We’ve had families coming every night we’re open saying their kids love it so much, it’s all they talk about,” said creator Frank Campiti, who runs Campiti Ventures, also responsible for the annual Suffield Summer Fair and Fireworks.

“Parents are always looking for fun things to do with their kids, and this is an experience the whole family can enjoy together,” he added. “We have no live actors and no jump scares, so visitors can celebrate Halloween without the scary factor. This is the kind of event people of all ages enjoy.”

The Great Halloween Drive-Thru is sponsored by AMP Electrical Inc. and WMAS-94.7 FM. For information, visit thegreathalloweendrivethru.com or www.facebook.com/thegreathalloweendrivethru.

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EASTHAMPTON — bankESB announced it has been recognized as a Financial Services Industry Top Workplaces award winner and has received three additional Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for fall 2025: Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-being, and Professional Development.

Presented by Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools, these awards celebrate organizations that excel in fostering exceptional workplace cultures based on employee feedback and engagement. Winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous, third-party employee engagement survey, issued by Energage. More than 42,000 organizations across the country were invited to participate in the survey. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers proven to predict high performance against industry benchmarks.

“This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to our people,” said Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of bankESB. “We’re proud of the culture we have built together, one where appreciation, growth, and well-being are at the center of everything we do.”

The awards highlight organizations that demonstrate a genuine commitment to their employees’ success, health, and overall experience. bankESB’s achievement across all categories underscores its dedication to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally.

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” Energage CEO Eric Rubino said. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”

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WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, planning, and environmental consulting, announced it has acquired Geosphere Environmental Management Inc., a New Hampshire-based hydrogeology and environmental firm.

As a trusted groundwater advisor with service offerings in hydrogeology, geothermal, and environmental science, Geosphere’s client base includes public municipal, utility, and private sector clients. Aligned with Tighe & Bond’s mission, Geosphere strives to create an economically feasible and environmentally responsible built environment.

Following a successful history of collaborating on projects, the addition of Geosphere complements Tighe & Bond’s capabilities in its Water Business Line, which offers clients full-service engineering and environmental expertise to support their drinking water, stormwater, wastewater, geotechnical, dam, and ecological restoration projects.

Geosphere’s water supply development and groundwater discharge capabilities enable Tighe & Bond to even more comprehensively support its clients’ drinking water and wastewater needs. Geosphere’s geothermal and ground heat exchange expertise also align with Tighe & Bond’s whole asset approach to the built environment, adding to site utility and building mechanical system design capabilities for high-performance building projects. The Geosphere team will now be based out of Tighe & Bond’s Portsmouth, N.H. office.

“We are excited to welcome Geosphere to our team,” Tighe & Bond President and CEO Bob Belitz said. “Their team’s technical expertise adds depth to our water, building, and sustainability-related services, strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive solutions to our clients in New Hampshire and across the Northeast. We look forward to building upon our longstanding relationship and shared commitment to help communities protect and maximize natural resources, improve resilience, and support public health, both today and for future generations.”

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HOLYOKE — With a commitment to expanding the possibility of home ownership for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers in the region, PeoplesBank announced an expansion of its mortgage offerings. Through a partnership with the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), the new mortgage options are designed to give first-time homebuyers with low and moderate incomes greater access to affordable financing, helping more Massachusetts residents achieve the goal of owning a home.

The new mortgage offerings include ONE Mortgage, a program that offers an affordable mortgage option with a lower monthly interest rate and no private mortgage insurance (PMI) requirement, designed for low- to moderate-income first-time homebuyers across Massachusetts; and ONE+, a mortgage program that offers the same lower monthly interest rate, no PMI requirement, as well as closing costs and down payment assistance. ONE+ is available to homebuyers currently living in 29 Massachusetts communities, including Chicopee, Holyoke, Springfield, and Westfield.

To qualify for the ONE Mortgage and ONE+ programs, applicants must be first-time buyers who complete an approved homebuyer class, meet income and asset limits, and make a minimum down payment. They must also meet credit score requirements and agree to live in the property as their primary residence.

“While Massachusetts is one of the best states to live in the U.S., for too many, it’s also home to one of the most daunting housing markets in the country,” said Amber Coughlin, senior vice president, Consumer Lending at PeoplesBank. “We are dedicated to helping our community members enter the housing market, and the ONE Mortgage and ONE+ programs can help prospective homebuyers achieve their dreams.”

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SPRINGFIELD — Follow My Steps Foundation announced its annual gala, Stepping Into 2026, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This signature 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.

At the heart of this year’s gala is the introduction of an enhanced honors program: the Pioneers for Change Award. Designed to recognize exemplary changemakers whose actions resonate with Follow My Steps’ mission, this award will celebrate five individuals who have made a measurable impact while supporting the foundation in 2025.

Nominations for the Pioneers for Change Award are open through Oct. 31. Click here for the online nomination form. Eligibility requirements include demonstrated impact in youth-focused community initiatives aligned with the mission of Follow My Steps and demonstrated support of the foundation during 2025 (through partnership, engagement, or promotion).

An advisory board will review all nominations and recommend five finalists. Final approval of honorees will be made by the board of directors by Nov. 5.

Each honoree will have the opportunity to confer a $500 scholarship to be awarded live on stage to an ‘Explorer’ (a youth participant in foundation programs). Recipients may name the scholarship after themselves or choose another meaningful title. Follow My Steps will fully fund all five youth scholarships this year. Honorees are not expected to contribute, though they are welcome to do so if they wish. In future years, Follow My Steps will continue to fund scholarships annually; however, if an honoree chooses to keep their named scholarship active beyond this year, future funding would be provided by the honoree.

Guests at the Dec. 14 gala will enjoy a catered dinner, live entertainment, and uplifting stories about the youth served by the foundation. The evening is more than a celebration; it 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. Click here 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.

Follow My Steps Foundation is dedicated to opposing socioeconomic inequities affecting youth in underresourced communities through mentorship, career skills development, and financial education. Its vision is resilient individuals and thriving neighborhoods, one step at a time.

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CHICOPEE — To celebrate Polish Heritage Month, Elms College will host a showing of The Peasants, a 2024 Polish film nominated in the Best International Feature Film category of the 96th Academy Awards, on Sunday, Oct. 26. The screening, free and open to the public, is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Alumnae Library theater on the Elms campus.

The Peasants is inspired by Wladyslaw Reymont’s famed 1924 four-volume novel of the same name, which earned the Nobel Prize for Literature. Adapted by DK and Hugh Welchman into an animated film comprised of more than 40,000 oil paintings, the film has been described by reviewers as “awe-inspiring.”

The Peasants shows the life of Jagna, a young peasant girl in a small, rural village in Poland in the years before World War I. Determined to forge her own path in a community bound by tradition and patriarchy, she becomes entangled in a web of desire, gossip, and power struggles that ultimately lead to a tragic confrontation with the world around her.

The presentation is co-hosted by the Kosciuszko Foundation New England Chapter and sponsored by Polish National Credit Union.

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WESTFIELD — Advantage Truck Group (ATG) diesel technician Riley Sullivan has been named one of the 2025 NEXT Top Talent Award winners by the Next Generation in Trucking Assoc. This national recognition celebrates young diesel technicians and CDL drivers under age 30 who are setting a new standard for excellence, professionalism, and purpose in the trucking industry. Sullivan is one of 20 diesel technicians from across the country to be recognized with this award.

“Riley holds himself to the highest standards, consistently demonstrating professionalism and meticulous care in everything he does,” ATG Executive Vice President of Network Service Operations Christopher Pentedemos said. “Riley’s achievement reflects his commitment to learning and excellence and his dedication to our organization, customers, and industry.”

Sullivan joined ATG’s shop in Westfield in 2020, beginning his career as a diesel technician through the cooperative education program at Westfield Technical Academy. Today, he not only actively mentors and guides co-ops and apprentices, but has also completed more training hours than any other technician his age across all eight ATG locations.

Next Generation in Trucking Assoc. President and co-founder Lindsey Trent emphasized the broader importance of this initiative.

“So many young people are entering this industry with drive, discipline, and a desire to succeed,” Trent said. “The NEXT Top Talent Award allows us to not only highlight their individual achievements, but to elevate the industry-wide importance of building career pathways for Gen Z.”

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will be running both daytime and evening editions of its popular, free line cook training program at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, beginning Oct. 27 and Nov. 5.

The six-week daytime program starts Monday, Oct. 27. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The five-week evening program runs Nov. 5 through Dec. 11 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

“HCC tries to meet the needs of its students by offering multiple options for start days and times,” said Paul Sheehan, assistant project coordinator for Culinary Arts Programs. “Over the last few years, we have offered our free line cook training as separate day and evening programs to help students find the schedule that works best for them.”

The program is designed for those already in the restaurant industry who want to upgrade their skills as well as unemployed or underemployed individuals interested in starting new careers.

“We usually have a mix of young people entering the job market for the first time and people who are re-entering the job market, looking for a second career,” Sheehan said. “The course is perfect for anybody who’s looking for a job and has a passion for food and the dining industry.”

Participants will learn all the essential competencies they need to become successful line cooks: knife skills; how to prepare stocks, soups, sauces, desserts, poultry, fish, and meat; culinary math and measurements; moist and dry heat cooking methods; as well as workplace soft skills, such as building a résumé and searching for jobs.

Offered as part of HCC’s Business & Workforce Development division, the line cook course is free to qualifying applicants. All classes meet in person at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute at 164 Race St., Holyoke. For more information or to fill out an inquiry form, visit hcc.edu/line-cook or call (413) 552-2500.

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SPRINGFIELD — On Friday, Oct. 24, Veritas Prep Charter Public School will host its annual Harvest Fest for students, families, and the broader Springfield community. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at 225 Carando Dr., Springfield.

The celebration brings the community together for a safe and festive Halloween event, featuring free trunk-or-treat, a haunted hallway created by student ambassadors, food trucks, music, a photo booth, glitter tattoos and face painting, and raffle baskets.

Veritas will also host community partners to offer valuable resources and programs for families, and to promote the health and well-being of students and the Springfield community. The Community Resource Fair will feature Dress for Success, Behavioral Health Network, Hope for Youth and Families, the Drama Studio, Tech Foundry, New North Citizens Council, and more.

Veritas anticipates nearly 500 people will attend Harvest Fest. The event, sponsored by champion sponsor PeoplesBank and also by Mercedes-Benz of Springfield and Bacon Wilson, P.C., is free and open to the public. Costumes are encouraged.

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SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Women of Impact awards gala, hosted by BusinessWest. The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. Click here to purchase tickets.

The Women of Impact class of 2025 will be introduced in the Oct. 27 issue of BusinessWest. 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.; Impact

• 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 eighth annual Women of Impact program is presented by Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group and sponsored by Bacon Wilson, P.C.

In 2018, BusinessWest created the Women of Impact to honor women in the region who are making an impact. There are so many different ways to create positive change in the world. The women honored through this program have been successful, inspiring, and, most importantly, impactful.

For more information, call Natasha Mercado-Santana, Marketing and Events Manager, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or email [email protected].

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Whittlesey, one of New England’s leading accounting firms, has earned ClearlyRated’s 2025 Best of Accounting award for service excellence. The award is based entirely on client feedback and recognizes firms that consistently deliver exceptional client experience. ClearlyRated’s program provides statistically valid and objective benchmarks for the accounting industry, highlighting which firms deliver the highest levels of client and employee satisfaction.

Whittlesey received a Net Promoter Score more than twice the industry’s average. On average, clients of Best of Accounting winners are 60% more likely to be satisfied than those who work with non-winning firms — a testament to Whittlesey’s commitment to trusted guidance and personalized service.

“Our clients are at the heart of everything we do,” said Drew Andrews, Whittlesey’s managing partner and CEO. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team, who work every day to build strong relationships and deliver value well beyond the numbers. We are honored to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to service excellence.”

ClearlyRated CEO Baker Nanduru added that “I’m delighted to present the winners of the 2025 Best of Accounting award. These remarkable organizations have set themselves apart through their relentless pursuit of service excellence and extraordinary client experiences. They exemplify the highest standards of professionalism, and I’m privileged to shine a spotlight on their outstanding achievements. Congratulations on continuing to transform our industry.”

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WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., announced the appointment of David Gentleman as retail loan officer. With nearly 20 years of experience in the lending industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and customer-first values that align with Country Bank’s mission to make a difference in the communities it serves.

“We are excited to welcome David to the Country Bank team,” said Miriam Siegel, chief Culture & Development officer. “His deep experience in lending and his passion for providing exceptional customer service make him a tremendous addition to our retail lending team. David’s relationship focused approach, strong community ties, and unwavering commitment to helping people achieve their dream of homeownership align seamlessly with our core values of integrity, service, teamwork, excellence, and prosperity.”

Throughout his 18-plus years in the financial industry, Gentleman has focused on helping customers navigate the often complex process of buying a home. He takes pride in making the experience as smooth and understandable as possible, especially for first-time homebuyers. His approach to lending is built on transparency, education, and trust, qualities that have earned him long-standing relationships and even generational referrals.

He also brings a strong sense of community to his work. He serves on the board of directors for North Central Massachusetts Habitat for Humanity and the Worcester Children’s Chorus, organizations that align with his passion for affordable housing and youth development through music.

“Everyone deserves safe and affordable housing, and every child deserves the chance to experience the joy of music,” Gentleman said. “Both causes are deeply personal to me, and I’m proud to help make a difference through these organizations.

“Country Bank has a remarkable reputation for putting customers and communities first,” he added. “That’s how I’ve approached my entire career in lending, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that shares those same values.”

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — Visual Sound Productions (VSP) announced its partnership with Dazzle Dance Studio and Fitness First for the fifth annual trunk or treat celebration. This year, the team is brewing up even more Halloween fun while supporting neighbors in need by collecting non-perishable items to benefit Rachel’s Table. Everyone is invited to join in for all treats (no tricks) and help make sure no one in the community goes hungry.

This family-friendly Halloween celebration takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 60 North Westfield St., Feeding Hills, and is free to attend. Families can look forward to an afternoon filled with candy, music, games, food trucks, prizes, and plenty of spooky surprises.

VSP, an award-winning production company with four specialized divisions, has continued to grow and create memorable experiences for the community. Its downtown Springfield location, a once-vacant historic building, has been revitalized by local entrepreneur and VSP President Nicole Nell. The space is now a vibrant hub designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

Cover Story Women of Impact 2025

BusinessWest has long recognized the contributions of women within the business community and created the Women of Impact awards in 2018 to further honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their business, are respected for accomplishments within their industries, give back to the community, and are sought out as respected advisors and mentors within their field of influence. 

Go HERE to view the 2025 Women of Impact Digital Section

The eight stories below demonstrate that idea many times over. They detail not only what these women do for a living, but what they’ve done with their lives — specifically, how they’ve become innovators in their fields, leaders within the community, advocates for people in need, and, most importantly, inspirations to all those around them. The class of 2025 features:

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

Sarah Rose Stack

Lecturer of Public Relations at UMass Amherst

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Special Coverage Super 60

Super 60 Honorees Impact Region in Many Ways

Dozens of area companies will be honored by the Springfield Regional Chamber in its 36th annual Super 60 Awards Program.

This year, the chamber received more than 100 nominations in five categories, one of the largest pools in the program’s history, showcasing the strength and diversity of the local business community.

The 2025 Super 60 winners represent industries across Western Mass., including healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, dining, and more. The program recognizes excellence in five core categories: Revenue, Growth, Start-Up, Give Back, and Non-Profit. Each category celebrates a distinct measure of success, from sustained financial performance and rapid expansion to community impact and innovation.

In addition, the chamber will present its first-ever Legacy Award, recognizing an organization with deep and lasting contributions to the region’s economic and community vitality. The inaugural honor will go to Balise Motor Sales Co., a family-owned business founded in 1919 when Paul Balise began repairing farm equipment and automobiles from his backyard garage in Hatfield.

What started as a small local operation grew into one of New England’s largest automotive retailers under the leadership of three generations of the Balise family. Now headquartered in Springfield, Balise employs more than 1,400 people across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod.

“Super 60 is about more than business success; it’s about recognizing the people and organizations whose work uplifts our community and creates opportunities for throughout our region,” said Diana Szynal, president and CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber. “This year’s honorees exemplify the strength and resilience that define Western Massachusetts. I’m especially proud to introduce our new Legacy Award, honoring Balise Motor Sales Co. for more than a century of adaptability, growth, and community impact.”

The 2025 Super 60 Awards Luncheon will take place on Friday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The event will feature Jessika Rozki, founder of Rozki Rides LLC, as the keynote speaker, and the WWLP Morning Team — Kaelee Collins, Julia O’Keefe, and Chris Bouzakis — as emcees.

Tickets for the event can be purchased online at springfieldregionalchamber.com/super60. The cost is $75 for members and $85 for non-members. Tables of 10 can also be reserved. The event attracts more than 500 business leaders each year.

2025
Revenue Winners


Baltazar Contractors Inc.
Braman Chemical Enterprises Inc.
Campora Construction Co. Inc.
The Dowd Agencies LLC
Edward F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
Fontaine Brothers Inc.
Freedom Credit Union
Harry Grodsky & Co. Inc.
Keiter Corp.
L&C Prescription Inc.
Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
Maybury Associates Inc.
Patriot Property Management Group
Saloomey Construction Inc.
Tighe & Bond Inc.

2025
Growth Winners


Baltazar Contractors Inc.
Braman Chemical Enterprises Inc.
Campora Construction Co. Inc.
The Dowd Agencies LLC
Edward F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
Fontaine Brothers Inc.
Keiter Corp.
L&C Prescription Inc.
Ludlow Eye Associates, P.C.
Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
Monty’s Motorsports LLC
Patriot Property Management Group
RE/MAX Connections
Saloomey Construction Inc.
Tighe & Bond Inc.

2025
Start-Up Winners


Caring Medical Staffing LLC
Gleason Realty Group
K. Ebner Creative
The Latest Kraez
Wash Works Laundry Services

2025
Give Back
Winners


413 Elite Professional Basketball Team
All States Materials Group
The Fontaine Community Foundation Inc.
Keiter Corp.
Lock and Key Realty
Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
MGM Springfield
Monarch Fore Charities
Realistic CEO
Springfield Hockey LLC

2025
Non-Profit
Winners


Access Care Partners
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield
Clinical & Support Options
Cutchins Programs for Children and Families Inc.
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
Forest Park Zoological Society Inc.
Hampden County Career Center Inc.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Workforce Initiative
Mental Health Assoc. Inc.
Rachel’s Table of Western
Massachusetts Inc.
Second Chance Animal Services
Springfield Partners for Community
Action Inc.
Sunshine Village Inc.
Work Opportunity Center Inc.
YMCA of Greater Springfield

REVENUE

Baltazar Contractors Inc.
83 Carmelinas Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-6160
www.baltazarcontractors.com
Paulo Baltazar, President
Baltazar Contractors is a heavy civil construction company with services in utility construction, roadway construction, site work and development, culvert and bridge construction, earth support and shoring, and trenchless technology. The company has remained family-owned over three decades in business.

Braman Chemical Enterprises Inc.
147 Almgren Dr., Agawam 01001
(413) 732-9009
www.braman.biz
Gerald Lazarus, President
Braman has been serving New England since 1890, using state-of-the-art pest-elimination procedures for commercial and residential customers, and offering humane removal of birds, bats, and other nuisances through its wildlife division. The company has offices in Agawam, Worcester, and Lee, as well as Hartford and New Haven, Conn.

Campora Construction Co. Inc.
43 Owens Way, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 610-1660
www.camporacc.com
Mario Campora, President
Campora Construction specializes in full-scale building construction and sidewalk, patio, and driveway installation for residential, commercial, and governmental projects. Services include custom home design and construction, complete home rebuilds from fire damage, home additions and sunroom installation, concrete demolition and infills, and commercial office fit-outs.

The Dowd Agencies LLC
14 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 538-7444
www.dowd.com
John Dowd Jr., President
Founded in 1898, the Dowd Agencies is the oldest insurance agency under continuous family ownership, and one of the most long-standing, experienced insurance agencies in Massachusetts. Its staff includes fully licensed and certified insurance and financial services agents and brokers in Holyoke, Hadley, Southampton, Indian Orchard, and Ludlow.

Edward F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
5 Rose Place, Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 732-1462
www.efcorcoran.com
Brian Toomey, President
E.F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating is a full-service plumbing and HVAC contractor, offering 24-hour plumbing services, HVAC installation, gas piping, boilers, heat recovery, and more. It serves the commercial, industrial, medical, and institutional industries and has performed work for Baystate Noble Hospital, Springfield College, UMass, Mercy Medical Center, and Stop & Shop.

Fontaine Brothers Inc.
510 Cottage St., Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
(413) 781-2020
www.fontainebros.com
David Fontaine Jr., CEO
Family-owned and operated for 91 years, Fontaine Bros. offers services such as general contracting, with a focus on K-12 schools, higher education, commercial properties, historical renovations, and municipal work, as well as construction management. As one of New England’s original green builders, it has expertise in building sustainably and responsibly for all kinds of projects.

Freedom Credit Union
1976 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 739-6961
www.freedom.coop
Glenn Welch, President and CEO
Freedom Credit Union is a credit union that offers banking and loan services to businesses, the cannabis industry, and individuals. It also offers insurance plans for individuals and an investment-services division. The institution celebrated its centennial in 2022 and regularly involves customers and the community in philanthropic outreach.

Harry Grodsky & Co. Inc.
33 Shaws Lane, Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 785-1947
www.grodsky.com
Dave Streeter, President
Harry Grodsky & Co. delivers design; construction; service, repairs, and maintenance; energy solutions; and more, offering a full range of customized services and project delivery methods including traditional bid, design build, design assist, and integrated project delivery. It also maintains a workplace culture of community involvement, with employees actively and financially involved in a wide range of area nonprofits.

Keiter Corp.
1 Interstate Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 586-8600
www.keiter.com
Scott Keiter, President
Keiter Corp. is a construction-services company working with clients on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of all sizes. The firm is divided into four divisions: Keiter Builders (commercial and institutional construction), Keiter Homes (residential construction), Hatfield Construction (excavation, site work, and structural concrete), and Keiter Properties (real estate and rental).

L&C Prescriptions Inc.
155 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 781-2996
www.medibubble.com
Dr. Kara James, President
L&C Prescription, the parent company for Louis & Clark Pharmacy, provides medication solutions to individuals, healthcare providers, and assisted-living, independent-living, and memory-care communities, and offers online prescription refills, MediBubble pre-packaged pills, blister packs to manage daily medications, vial synchronization, consultations with registered pharmacists, and a delivery service.

Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
1025 Main St., Holyoke
(413) 536-1900
www.marcotteford.com
Mike Marcotte, President
The dealership sells new Ford vehicles as well as pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, and features a full service department, including a mobile service operation that comes to customers for basic maintenance and recall servicing. Marcotte has achieved Ford’s President’s Award multiple occasions over the past decade. It also operates the Marcotte Commercial Truck Center.

Maybury Associates Inc.
90 Denslow Road, East Longmeadow
(888) 629-2879
www.maybury.com
William Maybury, President
A one-source provider of quality industrial products and services to manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing customers, Maybury Associates designs, supplies, and services a wide variety of handling equipment throughout New England and provides customers in a wide range of industries with solutions to move, lift, and store their parts and products.

Patriot Property Management Group
268 Cold Spring Ave., Suite B, West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 707-4434
www.patriotpmg.com
Marc Murphy, President
Patriot Property Management Group is a real estate company that assists clients in the Western Mass. region with a variety of services, including buying, selling, rental assistance, property management, and more. President Marc Murphy also helms Lock and Key Realty, which is honored in this year’s Super 60 in the Give Back category.

Saloomey Construction Inc.
62B School St., Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 269-4360
www.saloomey-construction.com
Michael O’Brien, President
For more than 40 years, Saloomey Construction has built a strong reputation in both new construction and renovation work, including commercial and residential development, historic renovations, medical facilities, marijuana growing facilities, schools, student housing, senior housing, churches, and much more. The firm has also been part of many design-build projects that help clients achieve a highly customized result.

Tighe & Bond Inc.
53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-1600
www.tighebond.com
Robert Belitz, President and CEO
Tighe & Bond offers engineering, design, planning, and environmental-consulting services, with focuses in building, transportation, water and wastewater engineering, coastal and waterfront solutions, environmental consulting, GIS and asset management, landscape architecture and urban design, civil engineering, and site planning.

GROWTH

Baltazar Contractors Inc.
83 Carmelinas Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-6160
www.baltazarcontractors.com
Paulo Baltazar, President
Baltazar Contractors is a heavy civil construction company with services in utility construction, roadway construction, site work and development, culvert and bridge construction, earth support and shoring, and trenchless technology. The company has remained family-owned over three decades in business.

Braman Chemical Enterprises Inc.
147 Almgren Dr., Agawam 01001
(413) 732-9009
www.braman.biz
Gerald Lazarus, President
Braman has been serving New England since 1890, using state-of-the-art pest-elimination procedures for commercial and residential customers, and offering humane removal of birds, bats, and other nuisances through its wildlife division. The company has offices in Agawam, Worcester, and Lee, as well as Hartford and New Haven, Conn.

Campora Construction Co. Inc.
43 Owens Way, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 610-1660
www.camporacc.com
Mario Campora, President
Campora Construction specializes in full-scale building construction and sidewalk, patio, and driveway installation for residential, commercial, and governmental projects. Services include custom home design and construction, complete home rebuilds from fire damage, home additions and sunroom installation, concrete demolition and infills, and commercial office fit-outs.

The Dowd Agencies LLC
14 Bobala Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 538-7444
www.dowd.com
John Dowd Jr., President
Founded in 1898, the Dowd Agencies is the oldest insurance agency under continuous family ownership, and one of the most long-standing, experienced insurance agencies in Massachusetts. Its staff includes fully licensed and certified insurance and financial services agents and brokers in Holyoke, Hadley, Southampton, Indian Orchard, and Ludlow.

Edward F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
5 Rose Place, Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 732-1462
www.efcorcoran.com
Brian Toomey, President
E.F. Corcoran Plumbing & Heating is a full-service plumbing and HVAC contractor, offering 24-hour plumbing services, HVAC installation, gas piping, boilers, heat recovery, and more. It serves the commercial, industrial, medical, and institutional industries and has performed work for Baystate Noble Hospital, Springfield College, UMass, Mercy Medical Center, and Stop & Shop.

Fontaine Brothers Inc.
510 Cottage St., Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
(413) 781-2020
www.fontainebros.com
David Fontaine Jr., CEO
Family-owned and operated for 91 years, Fontaine Bros. offers services such as general contracting, with a focus on K-12 schools, higher education, commercial properties, historical renovations, and municipal work, as well as construction management. As one of New England’s original green builders, it has expertise in building sustainably and responsibly for all kinds of projects.

Keiter Corp.
1 Interstate DriveWest Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 586-8600
www.keiter.com
Scott Keiter, President
Keiter is a construction-services company working with clients on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of all sizes. The firm is divided into four divisions: Keiter Builders (commercial and institutional construction), Keiter Homes (residential construction), Hatfield Construction (excavation, site work, and structural concrete), and Keiter Properties (real estate and rental).

L&C Prescriptions Inc.
155 Brookdale Dr., Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 781-2996
www.medibubble.com
Dr. Kara James, President
L&C Prescription, the parent company for Louis & Clark Pharmacy, provides medication solutions to individuals, healthcare providers, and assisted-living, independent-living, and memory-care communities, and offers online prescription refills, MediBubble pre-packaged pills, blister packs to manage daily medications, vial synchronization, consultations with registered pharmacists, and a delivery service.

Ludlow Eye Associates, P.C.
200 Center St., Suite 1, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-3600
Katarzyna Babinski, Owner
Ludlow Eye Associates provides comprehensive eye examinations, medical eye care, and contact lens fittings and examinations. Its optical staff is available to assist with new eyewear purchases, contact lens purchases, as well as eyewear adjustments and repairs.

Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
1025 Main St., Holyoke
(413) 536-1900
www.marcotteford.com
Mike Marcotte, President
The dealership sells new Ford vehicles as well as pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, and features a full service department, including a mobile service operation that comes to customers for basic maintenance and recall servicing. Marcotte has achieved Ford’s President’s Award multiple occasions over the past decade. It also operates the Marcotte Commercial Truck Center.

Monty’s Motorsport LLC
1 Arch Road, Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 642-8199
www.montysmotorsports.com
Monty Geer, Owner
Monty’s Motorsport is a parts, sales, service, and gear store for motorsport vehicles, such as four-wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, electric bikes, street bikes, and more. It offers new and used vehicles, with financing options available, as well as services such as winterization, battery inspections, accessory installations, chain adjustments, oil and filter changes, and full engine rebuilds.

Patriot Property Management Group
268 Cold Spring Ave., Suite B, West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 707-4434
www.patriotpmg.com
Marc Murphy, President
Patriot Property Management Group is a real estate company that assists clients in the Western Mass. region with a variety of services, including buying, selling, rental assistance, property management, and more. President Marc Murphy also helms Lock and Key Realty, which is honored in this year’s Super 60 in the Give Back category.

RE/MAX Connections
85 Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095
(800) 755-7595
www.remax.com/real-estate-offices/remax-connections-wilbraham-ma/100428112
Peter Ruffini and Dawn Ruffini, Brokers/Owners
RE/MAX Connections is a full-service real-estate brokerage servicing Massachusetts and Connecticut, with referral partners worldwide. Its services encompass buying, selling, and renting properties.

Saloomey Construction Inc.
62B School St., Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 269-4360
www.saloomey-construction.com
Michael O’Brien, President
For more than 40 years, Saloomey Construction has built a strong reputation in both new construction and renovation work, including commercial and residential development, historic renovations, medical facilities, marijuana growing facilities, schools, student housing, senior housing, churches, and much more. The firm has also been part of many design-build projects that help clients achieve a highly customized result.

Tighe & Bond Inc.
53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-1600
www.tighebond.com
Robert Belitz, President and CEO
Tighe & Bond offers engineering, design, planning, and environmental-consulting services, with focuses in building, transportation, water and wastewater engineering, coastal and waterfront solutions, environmental consulting, GIS and asset management, landscape architecture and urban design, civil engineering, and site planning.

START-UP

Caring Medical Staffing LLC
235 Chestnut St., Unit B01, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 435-0226
www.caringmedicalstaffing.com
Diana Preston, CEO
Caring Medical Staffing provides highly skilled nursing professionals across diverse healthcare settings, offering flexible, 24/7 staffing solutions tailored to meet each client organization’s short-term and long-term needs. Its team includes RNs (ADN, BSN, MSN), LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs. The business also offers CPR, first aid, and basic life support certification classes on a regular basis to healthcare providers and community members.

Gleason Realty Group
5 Industrial Parkway, Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 250-7937
Anthony Gleason, President
Anthony Gleason says of his growing company, “we believe that property management is about more than just buildings — it’s about people, community, and creating spaces where businesses can thrive. We are proud to serve our local community with a thoughtful, hands-on approach to property management.”

K. Ebner Creative
www.kebnercreative.com
Kayla Ebner, Owner
K. Ebner Creative is a growing photography and videography business with a wide range of clients, business and corporate photography — everything from restaurants and food to sports and fitness; from drone footage and video business cards to events of all kinds, including weddings. Ebner works locally but is also available for destination and travel work, and offers a range of packages to meet the needs of each client.

The Latest Kraez
469 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 384-2962
www.thelatestkraez.com
Rachael Kraez, Owner
Founded in 2020, the Latest Kraez is a woman-owned business serving Longmeadow and the surrounding areas. Owner and baker Rachael Kraez has an associate degree in baking & pastry arts as well as a bachelor’s degree in food and beverage entrepreneurship from Johnson & Wales University, and all her cakes and pastries are baked fresh with the best ingredients. She also services special events.

Wash Works Laundry Services
169 Hancock St., Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 889-3855
www.washworksma.com
Wash Works Laundromat is a family-owned business with multiple locations to better serve its customers. Services include self-serve wash and dry; drop-off wash, dry, and fold; pickup and delivery; commercial laundry services; and dry cleaning. Military and senior discounts are available.

GIVE BACK

413 Elite Professional Basketball Team
393 Belmont Ave., Unit 80347, Springfield, MA 01108
www.413elite.com
Charles Evans, Owner
The 413 Elite is a member of the American Basketball Assoc., whose goal is to provide quality, entertaining, and affordable professional basketball in a friendly, safe environment. Established in 2021, the 413 Elite is a part of the Northeast Division, alongside teams in Boston, Providence, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Canada.

All States Materials Group
11 Interstate Dr., Suite 301, West Springfield, MA 01089
(800) 343-9620
www.asmg.com
Jean Azoury, President
All States Materials Group provides a diverse range of products and solutions for the liquid asphalt, paving, and road construction industries. Its construction material supply capabilities include liquid asphalt, asphalt emulsion, specialty additives, construction aggregates, hot-mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete. The company also provides a broad range of pavement maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation treatment options.

The Fontaine Community Foundation Inc.
510 Cottage St., Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
(413) 781-2020
www.fontainebros.com/fontaine-community-foundation
Elizabeth Wambui, Director
An arm of Fontaine Brothers Inc., thr Fontaine Community Foundation develops partnerships with organizations focused on building stronger communities in New England. Its mission is to leverage resources to help solve problems and contribute to the common good. Key priority areas include children and youth, education, health, community support, and developmental expressions.

Keiter Corp.
1 Interstate DriveWest Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 586-8600
www.keiter.com
Scott Keiter, President
Keiter Corp. is a construction-services company working with clients on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects of all sizes. The firm is divided into four divisions: Keiter Builders (commercial and institutional construction), Keiter Homes (residential construction), Hatfield Construction (excavation, site work, and structural concrete), and Keiter Properties (real estate and rental).

Lock and Key Realty
268 Cold Spring Ave., Suite B, West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 282-8080
www.lockandkeyma.com
Marc Murphy, President
Lock and Key Realty is a real estate brokerage launched in 2019, which has since grown to 60 agents and recorded $230 million in sales last year, with a portfolio of commercial and residential properties, including apartment complexes, commercial offices, and industrial sites. The firm gives back to the community through an annual golf tournament that raises money for Habitat for Humanity and the Hartsprings Foundation.

Marcotte Ford Sales Inc.
1025 Main St., Holyoke
(413) 536-1900
www.marcotteford.com
Mike Marcotte, President
The dealership sells new Ford vehicles as well as pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, and features a full service department, including a mobile service operation that comes to customers for basic maintenance and recall servicing. Marcotte has achieved Ford’s President’s Award multiple occasions over the past decade. It also operates the Marcotte Commercial Truck Center.

MGM Springfield
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 273-5000
www.mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com
Chris Kelley, President and COO
MGM Springfield recently celebrated five years of operation in downtown Springfield, offering a host of slot machines and table games, numerous restaurants, a hotel, and entertainment at Symphony Hall, Roar! Comedy Club, ARIA Ballroom, the MassMutual Center, and an outdoor plaza.

Monarch Fore Charities
One Monarch Place, 25th Floor, Springfield, MA 01144
(413) 746-4100
www.monarch-place.com
Paul Picknelly, President
Monarch Fore Charities is the philanthropic and charity-supporting arm of Monarch Enterprises, a leading commercial real-estate developer and hotel operator.

Realistic CEO
www.realisticceo.com
Mychal Connolly Jr., CEO
Realistic CEO aims to inspire and empower individuals, especially youth, to believe in their dreams and pursue them with unwavering determination. Through a book, podcast, vlog, speaking engagements, and more, Connolly aims to demystify the path to leadership and success, providing practical guidance, real-life examples, and motivational content to equip future leaders with the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the world.

Springfield Hockey LLC
1 Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 02110
(413) 746-4100
www.springfieldthunderbirds.com
Nathan Costa, President
Springfield Hockey LLC, better known as the Springfield Thunderbirds, is the local affiliate of the St. Louis Blues and and the American Hockey League’s 2021-22 Eastern Conference champion. Playing its home games at the MassMutual Center since its inception in 2016, the team gives back to the community in multiple ways, like the Thunderbirds Foundation, Stick to Reading school programs, Hometown Salute, Frontline Fridays, and more.

NON-PROFIT

Access Care Partners
4 Valley Mill Road, Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 538-9020
www.wmeldercare.org
Roseann Martoccia, Executive Director
This agency’s mission is to preserve the dignity, independence, and quality of life of elders and disabled persons desiring to remain within their own community. It offers services for elders, their families and caregivers, and people with disabilities. Programs and services include supportive housing, home care, options counseling, adult family care, nutrition programs, elder mental health, family caregiver support, and health-insurance counseling.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield
28 West Silver St., Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 562-2301
www.bgcwestfield.org
Bo Sullivan, CEO
The Boys & Girls Club aims to inspire and enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Its programs for ages 2 to 18 are designed to support youth in achieving three priority outcomes: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Clinical & Support Options
8 Atwood Dr., Suite 301, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 773-1314
www.csoinc.org
Karin Jeffers, President and CEO
CSO’s mission is to provide responsive and effective interventions and services to support individual adults, children, and families in their quest for stability, growth, and a positive quality of life. Services include crisis and emergency services; outpatient mental health; family-support programs; community-based programs; and shelter, housing, and homelessness efforts.

Cutchins Programs for Children and Families Inc.
78 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-1310
www.cutchins.org
Tina Champagne, CEO
Established in 1979, Cutchins aims to give children and families access to compassionate and transformative mental healthcare. Its mission is to help children and families transform significant emotional distress into increased resilience, hope, and quality of life, to support the healing and learning process with innovation and integrity, and to serve as a model for best and promising practices.

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
25 Carew St., Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 247-9738
www.foodbankwma.org
Andrew Morehouse, Executive Director
The Food Bank works to end hunger in Western Mass. by providing nutritious food, strengthening the region’s food-assistance network, and developing solutions to the causes of hunger. The Food Bank receives food from a number of different sources, including state and federal government, local farms, food businesses, and community organizations, and distributes it to member food pantries, shelters, and meal sites, as well as directly to families.

Forest Park Zoological Society Inc.
293 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 733-2251
www.forestparkzoo.org
Sarah Tsitso, Executive Director
The Forest Park Zoological Society governs the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center, a non-profit organization that serves as home to more than 225 native and non-native animal residents. The zoo works with wildlife rehabilitators across the U.S. to provide care to animals that have been deemed non-releasable to the wild due to injury, illness, permanent disability, habituation to humans, or other factors, and offers a variety of educational programming for children and adults.

Hampden County Career Center Inc.
850 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4900
www.careerpointma.com
David Gadaire, President and CEO
Since 1996, Hampden County Career Center Inc., now doing business as MassHire Holyoke Career Center, has been serving the workforce and economic-development needs of individual job seekers, social-service agencies, and the business community throughout Hampden County and beyond, offering a seamless service-delivery system for job seeking, career training, and employer services.

Hampden County Sheriff’s Workforce Initiative
627 Randall Road, Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 858-0000
www.hcsoma.org/workforce-initiative
Nicholas Cocchi, Hampden County Sheriff
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Workforce Initiative is an innovative program designed to empower justice-involved individuals, disenfranchised job seekers, and those experiencing homelessness by providing immediate, daily employment with same-day pay. Launched by Sheriff Nick Cocchi in 2022, the initiative aims to promote personal growth, self-sufficiency, and social inclusion, ultimately leading to full-time employment and community reintegration.

Mental Health Assoc. Inc.
350 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 734-5376
www.mhainc.org
Cheryl Fasano, President and CEO
Mental Health Assoc. helps people with a wide variety of mental health issues to live their best life by providing access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injury; services for housing and residential programming; and more.

Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts Inc.
1600 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA 01108
(413) 733-0084
www.feedwma.org
Jodi Falk, Executive Director
The mission of Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts is to alleviate hunger and reduce the waste of food resources in Western Mass. The organization takes a holistic and collaborative approach toward food security by supporting an inter-generational volunteer effort to feed and nourish local communities.

Second Chance Animal Services
67 Mulberry St., Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 739-2343
www.secondchanceanimalservices.org
Sheryl Blancato, CEO
Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization that operates community veterinary hospitals in Springfield, North Brookfield, Southbridge, and Worcester; subsidized rates are provided to underserved communities. Every year, Second Chance helps tens of thousands of pets through full-service veterinary care, spay/neuter services, adoption services, community and educational outreach programs, training, and a pet-food pantry.

Springfield Partners for Community Action Inc.
721 State St., Springfield, MA 01109
(413) 263-6500
www.springfieldpartnersinc.com
Paul Bailey, Executive Director
Springfield Partners for Community Action’s mission is to utilize and provide resources that assist people in need to obtain economic stability, ultimately creating a better way of life. It does so through home and energy services, income-tax assistance services, money-management services, transportation services, veterans’ services, and youth and family services.

Sunshine Village Inc.
75 Litwin Lane, Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 592-6142
www.sunshine.us
Gina Kos, President and CEO
Sunshine Village serves more than 400 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders through a variety of innovative day supports. Programmatic sites are located at the agency’s main campus in Chicopee, as well as in Agawam and Three Rivers. The agency’s commercial cleaning company, Westover Maintenance Systems, employs an integrated workforce, while Sunshine Village supports individuals in their own jobs and within group settings at local businesses.

Work Opportunity Center Inc.
94 North Elm St., Suite 104, Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 786-8830
www.wocinc.org
Mary Akers, Executive Director
Established in 1969, Work Opportunity Center is a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in Westfield, with various sites throughout Western Mass. WOC provides training, employment opportunities, and community-based day services to individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

YMCA of Greater Springfield
1500 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 739-6951
www.springfiedly.org
Dexter Johnson, President and CEO
The YMCA’s mission is to serve human needs in Greater Springfield by providing programs that promote lifelong personal growth and the balanced development of spirit, mind, and body for all. Its areas of focus include youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and it accomplishes this through learning centers, school-age programs, childcare, summer programs and camps, and the Y-AIM social intervention program for teenagers.

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The Healthcare Heroes class of 2025 will be celebrated by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News at a gala tonight, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

The this year’s Healthcare Heroes, which were profiled in the Sept. 15 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com and healthcarenews.com, are the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit at Mercy Medical Center; Areliz Barbosa, clinical assistant professor and senior project coordinator at Bay Path University; Andrea Bertheaud, clinical assistant professor at Elms College; Chrissy Humason, nursing supervisor and stroke coordinator at Baystate Noble Hospital; Linda Koh, assistant professor in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing at UMass Amherst; Cindy Leonard, infusion manager at Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center; Dr. Thomas Lincoln, physician and associate professor of Medicine at Baystate Health; and Dr. Yannis Raftopoulos, director of the Holyoke Medical Center Weight Management Program.

The Healthcare Heroes program was created in 2017 to honor the heroes working across the region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare and wellness sector. These leaders, innovators, and collaborators have devoted their careers to improving the quality of individual lives and the health of entire communities.

The ninth annual Healthcare Heroes program is presented by Baystate Health & Health New England and Elms College and sponsored by Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center and Holyoke Medical Center.

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EASTHAMPTON — Western Mass.-based author J.D. O’Brien is among 20 featured writers in this year’s Best American Mystery and Suspense short fiction collection.

His story, “Outlaw Country,” follows a struggling Nashville country singer who decides the best way to get his name in lights is to commit a high-profile crime. It originally appeared in the journal Starlite Pulp and was selected for the Best American Mystery and Suspense anthology by New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow and series editor Steph Cha. The annual series features the finest mystery short fiction published in the previous year.

“It’s a big honor to be included in this collection alongside so many great writers,” O’Brien said.

O’Brien is the author of the novel Zig Zag, a 2023 Southwest Book of the Year that has been praised by leading crime writers and reviewers. He lives in Easthampton, where he is revising a draft of his second novel and working on a sequel to Zig Zag.

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CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce’s Thriller 5K, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 25, is a fun, Halloween-themed 5K run and walk open to all ages and skill levels, with participants encouraged to come in costume to add to the festive atmosphere.

Each year, the Thriller 5K benefits a different Chicopee Chamber nonprofit member. This year, half of the event’s proceeds will go to benefit Haven Teen Center, a program of the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee and a dedicated space for teens aged 13 to 18. This drop-in membership program is designed to offer a safe, supportive, and fun environment where teens can build skills, make lasting friendships, and explore new opportunities.

Registration opens at 9:30 a.m., with the race scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. The route starts and ends at Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St., with an after-party at Rumbleseat Bar & Grille, 482 Springfield St.

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Giving Back to Veterans

Beaulieu Home Improvement recently announced the winner of its second annual Veterans Project: Home Renovations for Heroes. This community initiative provides essential home renovations — at no cost — to local veterans in recognition of their service and sacrifice. This year’s recipient, Timothy Tracy, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Springfield, will receive a brand-new roof replacement courtesy of the Beaulieu Home Improvement team.

Pictured: Tracy (center) with brothers Fran (left) and Al Beaulieu, co-owners of Beaulieu Home Improvement.

Pictured: Tracy (center) with brothers Fran (left) and Al Beaulieu, co-owners of Beaulieu Home Improvement.

 

 

Strengthening the Community

bankESB announced a contribution of $5,500 to the Hampshire Regional YMCA, supporting the organization as a signature sponsor. The donation will help the YMCA continue its mission of strengthening the community through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

Pictured, from left: Diane Carcamo of Hampshire Regional YMCA, Lauren Tabin and Robyn Michaud of bankESB, Julie Bianco, CEO of Hampshire Regional YMCA, and Jessica West of bankESB.

Pictured, from left: Diane Carcamo of Hampshire Regional YMCA, Lauren Tabin and Robyn Michaud of bankESB, Julie Bianco, CEO of Hampshire Regional YMCA, and Jessica West of bankESB.

 

Fore Good Causes

Lock and Key Realty recently hosted its fourth annual Lock and Key Golf Tournament, which raised $39,500, benefiting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and the Hartsprings Foundation, which supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. Over the past four years, Lock and Key Realty has raised more than $110,000 to support these organizations. 

Pictured from left: Jordan Healy of Lock and Key Realty, Aimee Giroux of Habitat for Humanity, and Marc Murphy of Lock and Key Realty.

Pictured from left: Jordan Healy of Lock and Key Realty, Aimee Giroux of Habitat for Humanity, and Marc Murphy of Lock and Key Realty.

 

Pictured from left: Healy, David Parkinson of Hartsprings Foundation, and Murphy

Pictured from left: Healy, David Parkinson of Hartsprings Foundation, and Murphy

Agenda

Halloween Mall-O-Ween

Oct. 30: Families and children of all ages are invited to Holyoke Mall’s annual Halloween Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event from 4 to 6 p.m. Participating mall retailers will be handing out candy throughout the center, making it an ideal destination for little ghouls and goblins to safely enjoy trick-or-treating. Attendees can also participate in a Social Media Costume Contest. Simply snap a photo while trick-or-treating at the mall, post it on Facebook and/or Instagram, follow and tag the mall @HolyokeMall, and use the hashtag #HolyokeMallHalloween2025. Contestants must be at least 18 years old. Winners will be announced on Nov. 3 and awarded prizes.

 

yWrite Conference

Nov. 1: The yWrite Podcast will host the 2025 yWrite Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main St., Agawam. The theme of this year’s conference is “yWrite Your Story Your Way!” Open to beginner as well as experienced writers, this in-person, all-day conference will offer guidance on a variety of topics, from memoir writing to legacy letters. Workshops include “The Jazz of Contrapuntal Poetry,” “Finding Character Voices from Your Life,” “Getting an Audience & Building Buzz,” “Writing Nonfiction,” and “Successful Query Letters.” Lunch with the keynote speaker, veteran Western Mass. journalist G. Michael Dobbs, is included in the registration fee of $79. Register at www.y-write.com or at www.eventbrite.com. Save $10 with promo code WMASS413.

 

Friendsgiving Fundraiser

Nov. 3: The Iron Horse Music Hall will turn up the volume on community with the Friendship Band Friendsgiving Fundraiser, a music-fueled party with a purpose. Two local favorites, the Friendship Band and Soul Magnets, will take the stage to raise support for the performing arts at Whole Children and Milestones, programs of ServiceNet, where people with disabilities take center stage. The Friendship Band unites musicians with and without disabilities in a shared celebration of music’s power to connect. Over the past 10 years, it has built a loyal following with its mix of originals and covers, memorable collaborations with Yo La Tengo, and standout sets at Transformance at Look Park. Joining them is Valley funk powerhouse Soul Magnets. With a horn-heavy, nine-piece lineup and a setlist that slides from funk classics to neo-soul originals, the band has fired up crowds from the Green River Festival to the Drake and Millpond Live. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $30, including fees. Both seated and standing options are available (first come, first served). Accessible seating is available at (413) 200-0425 or [email protected]. Visit ironhorse.org to purchase tickets.

 

Next Gen Summit

Nov. 5: Six-Point Strategy announced the launch of its first Next Gen Summit, a one-day retreat designed for emerging leaders in family businesses. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Venture Way in Hadley. The summit is built around the unique challenges of succession and generational leadership. Next generation leaders have the difficult task of navigating the ‘in-between’ space, shaping the future of their companies while still carrying the weight of family legacy. Participants will gain tools, frameworks, and connections to help them lead with confidence and authenticity. The event will be facilitated by three leaders with deep expertise in family business, leadership, and strategy: Meghan Lynch, CEO of Six-Point Strategy; Ira Bryck, founder and longtime director of the UMass Amherst Family Business Center; and Joshua Hornick, director of the Hornick School for Coaching. Summit highlights include “Leadership Styles” (balancing authenticity with authority), “The Power of Being Different” (why differentiation matters more than excellence), “Family-ness in Business” (using family culture as a superpower), and “Peer Learning” (shared conversations on succession and influence). The program is designed to be intimate and highly interactive, ensuring every participant has a voice. Space is limited, and early bird registration is open through Oct. 3 at a discounted rate of $395. Standard tickets are $495. For more information or to register, visit sixpointstrategy.com/nextgensummit.

 

The Clutter Doctor Inc. 25th Anniversary Event

Nov. 5: Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman, founder of the Clutter Doctor Inc., a company that offers hands-on organizing services, announced a 25th anniversary celebration for the business, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at Next Level Cowork, 11 Herbert P. Almgren Dr., Agawam. The event will include light fare, refreshments, and 25th anniversary award presentations. RSVP to [email protected]. Hoffman is known for bringing humor, heart, and deep expertise to the often overwhelming topic of clutter. She has helped hundreds of clients go from chaos to calm by helping them clear physical and emotional space. Her childhood passion for organizing led to the creation of the Clutter Doctor Inc., an East Longmeadow-based business that has given her the opportunity to help clients get motivated to tackle clutter, understand the emotional side of ‘stuff,’ and learn how organization supports mental well-being. The Clutter Doctor was one of the first businesses of its kind in Western Mass.

 

Food Fest West

Nov. 13: The West of the River Chamber of Commerce announced the return of Food Fest West, a community culinary celebration, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. This event showcases the region’s eateries, offering guests the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious dishes and vote for their favorite restaurant of the night. From savory bites to sweet treats, attendees will experience the best of Western Mass. cuisine, all under one roof. In addition to food, guests will enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring a silent auction, raffles, photo booth, and cash bar. It’s an ideal way to connect with friends, colleagues, and community members while supporting local businesses and restaurants. Tickets are available through the West of the River Chamber of Commerce. For tickets, restaurant participation, or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

 

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 this issue 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 presenting sponsors are Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, and the partner sponsor is Bacon Wilson, P.C.

People on the Move
Michael Dodge

Michael Dodge

Michael Eriquezzo

Michael Eriquezzo

American International College (AIC) promoted Michael Dodge to provost and Michael Eriquezzo to vice president for Marketing and Communications. Dodge earned a doctor of education degree in education policy and leadership – higher education from UMass Amherst, an MBA from Eastern University, a master’s degree in student affairs in higher education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education – English from SUNY Oswego. He previously served as executive vice president of Academic Affairs and Student Life. In his expanded role, Dodge will continue to oversee academic affairs, student life, grants, and institutional effectiveness, while also assuming responsibility for campus police operations. Eriquezzo, a graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, has led AIC’s marketing team since 2020. Under his leadership, the department has expanded its community presence, launched strategic campaigns, and elevated the college’s brand locally and regionally.

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John Cook

John Cook

In an email to employees and colleagues, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) President John Cook announced that he will step down next summer, marking 10 years of leadership during a dynamic time in higher education. Cook joined STCC as its sixth president in 2016. Cook has guided the college through a time of significant transformation, including navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic. His tenure has seen the largest reserve funds in college history, and STCC has stewarded more than $100 million in capital projects and infrastructure investments, including the Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station in Springfield. Signature curricular innovation includes a novel health science degree with embedded certifications that enrolls more than 1,000 students, making it a model across the country. STCC also launched an accelerated nursing program as well as a STEM studies ‘meta major,’ welcomed Head Start to campus, developed non-credit water distribution and treatment trainings, and hosts the largest set of early college partnerships for high school students in Western Mass. STCC achieved reaccreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education in 2021 and launched “Momentum,” a new strategic plan, in 2023.

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Baystate Health announced the appointment of Michael Treash as president of Health New England, effective Oct. 6. He will report directly to Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko and serve as a member of the president’s council. Treash, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than three decades of leadership experience in provider-based health plans and health system integration, will oversee all operations of Health New England. His responsibilities will include strategic planning, sales, product development, actuarial services, provider relations and contracting, health services, and day-to-day operations. Treash most recently served as chief operating officer and senior vice president at Health Alliance Plan in Detroit, where he led operations, IT, PMO, supply chain, and data insights while developing and executing a multi-year data transformation strategy. His previous leadership roles include vice president of Enterprise Operations at Priority Health in Grand Rapids, Mich., interim CEO of Missouri Health Care Cooperative, chief operating officer of the Outsource Group, and executive vice president and chief operating officer at Mercy Health Plans in Chesterfield, Mo. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Michigan University and a master of public administration degree from Arizona State University.

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The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced leadership changes within its legal team. Michael Gold, senior vice president and chief legal officer, recently retired following more than 30 years of legal experience in both private practice and corporate counsel roles. During his 18-year tenure at Big Y, he played a pivotal role in guiding the company through significant legal and strategic milestones. Succeeding him, Big Y welcomed Richard Stamm as its new general counsel. In this role, he will be responsible for delivering legal advice and managing the legal affairs of the company across all aspects of the business, with an emphasis on strategic guidance and business counseling in the areas of compliance, commercial relationships, and corporate governance. Stamm brings more than 30 years of legal, business, and executive experience across a variety of industries and business structures. Prior to Big Y, he was immersed for 24 years within food/beverage and agriculture with Ocean Spray Cranberries, serving ultimately as its vice president, general counsel, and secretary and vice president of Cooperative Development. Most recently, he served as vice president of Operations, general counsel, and corporate secretary at Activ Surgical Inc., a med-tech, venture capital-backed, AI-focused startup. Stamm holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Brown University and a juris doctorate with highest honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law. He teaches an evening class each spring as an adjunct professor at UConn Law (“The In-house Counsel in a Global Market”) and is a frequent speaker on corporate governance and in-house legal strategy.

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Lianne Kudlate

Lianne Kudlate

MountainOne Insurance Agency announced the promotion of Lianne Kudlate to senior Personal Lines account manager, demonstrating the agency’s dedication to nurturing employee growth and recognizing internal talent. Senior Personal Lines account manager is a new, leadership-level role that recognizes team members who bring exceptional experience, knowledge, and client service to the agency. Kudlate is a respected expert in personal lines insurance, recognized for her deep knowledge of policies, endorsements, and coverage strategy. She stays current with industry trends, ensuring her clients receive the most relevant, effective, and up-to-date protection. Her experience and steady guidance have made her a go-to resource for both her clients and peers.

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Pittsfield Cooperative Bank recently announced the addition of Kaylin Choquette as vice president, mortgage loan officer. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Choquette brings extensive knowledge, dedication, and a proven track record of excellence to her new role. Throughout her career, Choquette has consistently helped clients navigate the home financing process with confidence and care. For the past three years, she has earned recognition as Berkshire County’s top mortgage originator, highlighting her commitment to delivering results and personalized service to every borrower. In her new position, Choquette will focus on helping homebuyers throughout the Berkshires achieve their financial goals by providing tailored mortgage solutions and guidance every step of the way. She actively volunteers in the community, including working with the Berkshire County Board of Realtors and the Westside Legends in Pittsfield to support and promote homeownership locally. Pittsfield Cooperative Bank also announced the appointment of Christoper Becker as vice president, branch manager of its Great Barrington office. He has more than three decades of insurance and banking experience, bringing a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and community commitment to the role. Since beginning a career in financial services in 1991, Becker has held a variety of leadership positions across retail banking, customer service, and branch operations. He is known for his dedication to relationship banking and team development, earning a strong reputation for helping customers achieve financial success while guiding employees toward professional growth. In his new role, Becker will oversee branch operations, lead business development initiatives, and ensure exceptional customer experience for both personal and business banking clients. He is also committed to giving back to his community through seminars and workshops.

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Command Wealth Management announced the addition of two new professionals to its growing team: Tiffany Lyman as Client Relations manager and Cristina Tatlock as Client Experience and Marketing specialist. These appointments highlight the firm’s continued commitment to providing exceptional service and building meaningful client relationships. Lyman brings more than 20 years of client service experience to her new role, including the past four years dedicated to financial services. A UMass graduate with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism management, she is known for her ability to create strong connections and deliver personalized support. Her combined background in hospitality and finance equips her to anticipate client needs and provide a seamless, thoughtful experience. Tatlock joins Command Wealth Management following a 21-year career as a science educator. She holds both bachelor’s and a master’s degrees in education with a focus in general science. Her communication skills, attention to detail, and genuine care for others make her a natural fit for her role supporting client experience and marketing initiatives. Her transition into wealth management reflects her desire to continue making a difference through the lens of financial well-being.

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Vanessa Smith

Vanessa Smith

Vanessa Smith, former chief legal officer for Baystate Health, has been named the new chair of the Holyoke Community College board of trustees. Smith has served on the HCC board since 2021. She was recently reappointed by Gov. Maura Healey to a five-year term and also designated as the permanent chair. She has been serving as interim chair since former chair Robert Gilbert stepped down in November 2023. Her term runs until March 1, 2030. Smith is a lawyer with more than 35 years of legal experience. Until March, she had served as the chief legal officer for Baystate Health in Springfield for nine years. Before that, she was a partner in the Springfield law firm Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas. She started her career in Upstate New York, where she worked as a judicial law clerk and an assistant attorney general. She is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in French language and literature from Wells College. Over the years, her volunteer work has included serving on the boards of Friends of the Homeless, the Center for Human Development, and the Springfield Public Forum.

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The board of directors of Sunshine Village announced the upcoming retirement of Gina Kos, the organization’s longtime president and CEO, after more than three decades of leadership. Kos will step down at the end of April 2026, marking the conclusion of an era of growth, innovation, and service to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Western Mass. Kos joined Sunshine Village in 1991 as director of Marketing and Development and, after being appointed president and CEO in 1997, guided the organization through a period of transformation. Under her leadership, Sunshine Village grew from a $6 million agency to a $17 million, nationally accredited nonprofit. Amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, she successfully led the organization through a safe closure and phased reopening, rebuilding services and programs to meet the evolving needs of clients and families. In addition to her work at Sunshine Village, Kos has been deeply committed to strengthening the broader community. She has served in leadership roles on numerous boards and civic organizations, including MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, Human Service Forum, Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, the Westfield State University board of trustees, and the Elms College board of trustees. Her extensive volunteer work and community leadership have earned her multiple honors, including recognition as one of BusinessWest’s inaugural Women of Impact in 2018, a Paul Harris honor from the Chicopee Rotary Club, and the St. Joseph Medal – Distinguished Alumni Award from Cathedral High School.

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Bay Path University announced that the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board have awarded Marie Meckel, assistant professor in Physician Assistant Studies, a Fulbright Specialist Grant. With this award, Meckel is partnering with the Wa West District Health Administration, Ghana Health Service, to launch a cervical cancer screening and prevention initiative. The project is designed to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships, and expand access to preventive healthcare in underserved communities. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in low-resource settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. To address this urgent need, Meckel’s two-week project features four community outreach events offering free cervical cancer screenings, HPV vaccinations, and health education to women in remote villages. Meckel joins more than 400 U.S. citizens each year who share expertise with host institutions abroad through the Fulbright Specialist Program. Specialists are selected for their academic and professional accomplishments, leadership in their fields, and potential to build lasting international collaborations.

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Christopher Marsh

Christopher Marsh

Christopher Pentedemos

Christopher Pentedemos

Michael Ramian

Michael Ramian

Advantage Truck Group (ATG) announced three key promotions in its senior leadership team, promoting Christopher Marsh to executive vice president of Network Truck Sales, Christopher Pentedemos to executive vice president of Network Service Operations, and Michael Ramian to executive vice president of Parts Operations. Marsh will lead strategy and management of sales operations across ATG’s eight locations. He has nearly 15 years of experience in truck sales, joining ATG (formerly Tri State Truck Center) in 2011 as sales account executive and progressing to Truck Sales manager and vice president of Network Truck Sales. During this time, he increased ATG’s business with municipalities, growing existing accounts, and expanding its customer base. In 2017, Marsh completed the American Truck Dealers Academy, an intensive leadership and business training program for current and future commercial truck dealership leaders. He currently serves on the Daimler Truck Financial Dealer Council. Pentedemos is responsible for the overall management, operational efficiency, and customer experience at each service department across the ATG network. He joined ATG (formerly Tri State Truck Center) in 2005 as a bus parts expert and was an Employee of the Year Award recipient. He was promoted to Outside Parts Sales manager, where he was instrumental in building the Thomas Built Bus business, and later progressed to service manager, service director, and vice president of Network Operations. Pentedemos also championed the creation of an onsite training facility at ATG Shrewsbury to further the education and professional development of the organization’s diesel technicians. Ramian will oversee all aspects of ATG’s parts operations. In his previous role as Parts director, he led parts sales and support for the ATG dealer network, where he grew ATG’s Parts department and its onsite delivery service, establishing the company as the top parts provider in New England. He started his career with ATG (formerly Tri State Truck Center) in 2006 as a Parts counter associate and progressed to assistant Parts manager, Parts manager, and Parts director. Ramian is a recipient of the 2011 ATG Employee of the Year Award and also the 2022 Patriot Award from the Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, an organization affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense.

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MassDevelopment announced that Kathleen McGilvray will join the agency later this month as executive vice president of Finance Programs. In this role, McGilvray will oversee MassDevelopment’s Finance Programs division — which includes investment banking, lending, growth capital, and green finance programs — and serve as a member of the agency’s executive team helping align its financing solutions with statewide economic development priorities. McGilvray comes to MassDevelopment from Opportunity Communities (OppCo), an organization working to strengthen the capacity of community development corporations, where she has served as CEO since 2023. Prior to that, she worked at Massachusetts Housing Investment Corp. from 2003 to 2023 in numerous roles, including director of Investment. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor’s degree in economics and American studies from Tufts University.

Company Notebook

The Big E Welcomes 1.5 Million Visitors in 2025

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Eastern States Exposition (ESE) welcomed 1,538,463 visitors to the 2025 Big E, held Sept. 12-28 in West Springfield. Guests came from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with international travelers from Canada, Mexico, England, and Ireland. The fair saw participants and competitive exhibitors from 26 states and two Canadian provinces, reinforcing ESE’s position as the premiere agricultural showcase in the Northeast. In addition to the long stretch of fair weather, a diverse entertainment lineup, fair foods, rides, and unique shopping experiences all worked in unison to fuel the experience for patrons. Gene Cassidy, president and CEO of Eastern States Exposition, noted that the ESE generates $1.2 billion in the local economy, mostly due to the Big E. The fair supports more than 8,000 jobs and produces $440 million in personal income each year.

 

Spruce Law to Purchase the Royal Law Firm

SPRINGFIELD — Amy Royal, founder and CEO of the Royal Law Firm, announced that she is selling the firm to Patrick Parker, owner and managing partner of Spruce Law. Going forward, the combined firm will be known as Royal Parker Spruce. Spruce Law is an Andover-based employment law firm. Parker is licensed in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut. He has extensive legal experience, having clerked for both state appellate and federal courts, practiced at the global law firm Clifford Chance, and served in-house at Merrill Lynch and UBS. He has a law degree from Northeastern University School of Law and an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

 

Visual Sound Productions Opens New Headquarters

SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 2, the time came for for a historic building — which was once a church, a sign shop, and a nonprofit before being vacant for many years — to open its doors. Nicole Nell, president of Visual Sound Productions Inc. (VSP), purchased 130 Union St. in Springfield a few years ago and has transformed the long-abandoned building into the headquarters of her award-winning, multi-operational production company. The location was chosen by Nell for multiple reasons, including close proximity to large venues such as the MassMutual Center and MGM Springfield, easy access to the highway as VSP continues to serve clients up and down the East Coast from New England to Florida, and, equally high on the list of reasons, her passion for Springfield, where she was born and raised.

 

Holyoke Gas & Electric Named Utility of the Year

BOSTON — Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia was named Mayor of the Year on Oct. 3 by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition at the organization’s annual awards gala at Liberty Hotel in Boston. Garcia was recognized for his leadership in advancing clean energy initiatives in Holyoke and for positioning the city to be a hub for sustainable innovation. Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) also won top honors at the gala, receiving the Utility of the Year award for its role in attracting clean tech industries to the city. Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition Executive Director Kristin Rode cited HG&E’s success at providing reliable, low-cost electricity sourced from the Connecticut River to serve energy-intensive industries seeking clean, green, inexpensive power.

 

Bay Path University Launches Bay Path Online

LONGMEADOW — Building on more than a decade of innovation in online education, Bay Path University has launched Bay Path Online, expanding online undergraduate degree programs to both men and women. For more than 10 years, Bay Path’s online undergraduate program, the American Women’s College (TAWC), exclusively served adult women. In contrast, Cambridge College’s online program, Cambridge College Global, was open to both men and women. Following Bay Path’s acquisition of Cambridge College in June 2024, the two programs were integrated to form Bay Path Online, marking a new chapter in the university’s online undergraduate offerings. With more than 25 online, accelerated, career-focused programs, Bay Path Online offers self-paced courses in seven-week terms, with the flexibility learners need to balance school, work, family, and other responsibilities, while also providing proactive student support in areas such as academic advising, career planning, financial aid, and mental health counseling services.

 

Spectrum Announces Investment in Fiber Broadband Network

WILBRAHAM — On Oct. 7, Charter (Spectrum) announced a nearly $50 million private investment in Massachusetts, as part of its ongoing, company-wide network evolution project. This major initiative will further enhance Spectrum’s internet services, delivering faster speeds and improved reliability for Spectrum customers across the Commonwealth. The project has been underway in Massachusetts for much of 2025, and the company expects the upgrades will be substantially complete in Massachusetts by the end 2025. Spectrum’s investment will enable the delivery of symmetrical gigabit and multi-gigabit speeds to customers in communities throughout Massachusetts, including Belchertown, Brimfield, Chicopee, Easthampton, East Longmeadow, Hadley, Hampden, Ludlow, Southampton, Wales, and Wilbraham.

 

Happier Valley Comedy Opens Dream Theater

HADLEY — Happier Valley Comedy (HVC), the only improv comedy theater in Western Mass., celebrated the grand opening of its new Dream Theater on Oct. 25. The new theater features a fully accessible stage, expanded installed theater seating, and a more professional improv stage. The new expansion is connected to Happier Valley Comedy’s existing space at 1 Mill Valley Road in Hadley. HVC worked with general contractors at Integrity Development and Construction of Amherst and architect Tom Douglas of Thomas Douglas Architects of Northampton. The grand opening event featured performances from HVC mainstage casts with musical improv, theatrical longform improv, and true storytelling. Proceeds from ticket sales contributed to the sustainable continuation of the Equity Fund, which supports BIPOC participation in HVC programming and phase two of the Dream Theater project, including more accessible seating, enhanced theatrical lighting and audio systems for a supported visual and auditory experience, and a lobby space.

 

Ohana Clubhouse Opens New Indoor Play Oasis

CHICOPEE — Ohana Clubhouse, a vibrant and imaginative new indoor play facility, hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 18 at its newly renovated location at 43 Sheridan St., Chicopee. Ohana Clubhouse is more than just a playground; it’s a miniature town built for big imaginations. Children can step into the spotlight at the Palace Theater, race to the rescue from Station 17 Fire House, refuel their adventures at Grayson’s Gas, or engage in pretend play at Memere’s Market. For the littlest visitors, a dedicated and safe infant playhouse offers a gentle space for discovery. Recognizing the needs of parents, the clubhouse also features a comfortable Parent Patio, a designated area where caregivers can relax and socialize while maintaining a clear view of their children at play. A Quiet Corner provides a peaceful nook for reading and moments of calm.

 

Jerome’s Party Plus to Close After 40 Years

WESTFIELD — After four decades of dedicated service to the community, Jerome’s Party Plus, a fixture in the party rental industry, will close its doors on Oct. 31. The decision to close has been made with a heavy heart, reflecting on the cherished relationships and memories built over the years. Founded in 1985, Jerome’s Party Plus has been honored to serve a long list of loyal customers throughout the local region, from intimate gatherings, weddings, and fundraising events to college graduations, fairs, and festivals. The company has prided itself on fostering personal handshake relationships, ensuring each client, regardless of size, received the highest level of service and care. Jerome’s Party Plus will continue to operate as usual until the closing date, providing services and support to its customers throughout the local region. The company will have an online auction to liquidate its extensive inventory in early December.

 

1Berkshire Announces Winners of 2025 Trendsetter Awards

PITTSFIELD — 1Berkshire hosted its signature Celebrate the Berkshires event on Sept. 18 at the Linde Center at Tanglewood. More than 225 people were present as 1Berkshire honored the Norman Rockwell Museum for Putting the Berkshires on the Map and presented six other Berkshire Trendsetter Awards, which recognize businesses, organizations, and individuals whose outstanding achievements and commitment have strengthened the economy and helped the Berkshires grow. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center took home the award in the Driving Visitor Engagement (Fueling Tourism to Power the Berkshires) category. Kristy Edmunds of MASS MoCA was named the Visionary of the Year (Innovation & Fortitude in Action). The Nonprofit Collaborator (Building Bridges to Move Mountains) award was presented to Zion Lutheran Church. Brett Random received the Under 40 Change-Maker (Shaping the Berkshires’ Future) award. The Breaking the Mold (Reimagining Achievement) award was given to Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds. The Advancing the Berkshire Economy (Innovating for a Stronger Region) award was presented to Electro Magnetic Applications Inc. Closing out the evening, the Norman Rockwell Museum was recognized as the special honoree for Putting the Berkshires on the Map in recognition of its strong foothold in the Berkshire tourism and creative economy clusters. From its home in Stockbridge, the museum has welcomed more than 6.7 million visitors and brought travelers from across the globe to experience the Berkshires.

 

Tilted Orbit Arcade Joins the Mill District’s Offerings

NORTH AMHERST — The Mill District, a regional destination known for its blend of food, fashion, and fun, announced the upcoming addition of Tilted Orbit Arcade in the historic, 4,600-square-foot Cow Barn at 113 Cowls Road. Tilted Orbit Arcade is envisioned as a community gathering space built on a foundation of play and connection. The venue will offer a curated selection of classic pinball and arcade games and a golf simulator. The space will also have a variety of snacks and foods to keep game playing energy up, as well as a selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The proprietor, Amy McDonough, is a long-time member of the local pinball community and the founder of the Northampton Belles and Chimes pinball team. She plans to donate beverage deposits to a local charity with whom Tilted Orbit will form a long-standing promotional relationship. The venue is expected to open in the spring of 2026.

 

Greenfield Truck and Equipment Joins Bobcat Dealer Network

GREENFIELD — Bobcat Company announced Greenfield Truck and Equipment has joined its dealer network as the newest authorized grounds maintenance equipment dealer. Located on a two-acre site at a former auto dealership, Greenfield Truck and Equipment now offers Bobcat products — including compact tractors, zero-turn mowers, utility vehicles, attachments, and more — supported by experienced sales and service teams, as well as parts, rentals, pickup, and delivery. Serving Western Mass. and nearby Vermont and New Hampshire, Greenfield Truck and Equipment, located at 39 Beacon St. in Greenfield, features a 22,500-square-foot retail showroom, full-service repair bays, and dedicated parts and rental centers. In addition to Bobcat products, the dealership carries new and pre-owned turf equipment, plows, and power equipment, as well as offering services such as chainsaw and lawnmower blade sharpening.

 

MassMutual Federal Credit Union Volunteers for Live Mutual Week

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) recently participated in MassMutual’s Live Mutual week, dedicating time to volunteer and give back to the community. Throughout the week, MMFCU staff came together to make meaningful contributions by partnering with several local organizations. MMFCU employees volunteered their time and energy at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, where they helped sort, pack, and distribute 3,460 pounds of food to those facing food insecurity in the region. Additionally, staff collaborated with both the Dakin Humane Society and the Connecticut Humane Society, supporting their efforts to protect and care for animals. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to assist with facility upkeep and created enrichment packages for the animals, positively impacting the lives of countless pets and their future families.

 

Monson Savings Opens Voting for Community Giving Initiative

MONSON — With the season of giving right around the corner, Monson Savings Bank (MSB) is inviting the public to submit their votes for the bank’s 2026 Community Giving Initiative. For more than a decade, Monson Savings Bank has been seeking the help of community members to plan the bank’s community giving activities. Each year, the bank encourages the public to vote for the nonprofit charitable organizations they would like MSB to support during the coming year. Everyone is welcome to cast their vote online at www.monsonsavings.bank/cgi. Voting ends at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31. Voters may provide the name of one nonprofit organization they would like the bank to donate to in 2026. The only requirements are that the organization be designated a nonprofit and provide services within MSB’s geography. The bank allows each person to vote once and pledges to support the 10 organizations that receive the highest number of votes. The top 10 vote recipients will be announced by mid-January.

 

Agreement Allows HCC, STCC Students to Live on Elms Campus

CHICOPEE — Elms College is entering into a new agreement with Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) that will allow students of those two community colleges to reside in residence halls at Elms. The presidents of the three colleges, Harry Dumay of Elms, George Timmons of HCC, and John Cook of STCC, ratified the shared student agreement in a signing ceremony on Oct. 8. Elms has existing articulation agreements with HCC and STCC, under which students who satisfactorily complete an associate degree program at either community college are guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program at Elms. This agreement, however, is the first time Elms has opened its residence halls to students enrolled in another school. HCC and STCC students, under the agreement, are allowed to live in Elms residence halls during the school year and will pay for room and board. They are required to sign up for a campus meal plan and pay for an annual campus parking permit if they intend to bring a car on campus. Participating HCC and STCC students will be eligible to use the campus library and fitness center, participate in some student activities, and have access to campus amenities and services, including laundry facilities, WiFi, health services, and public safety, at no additional cost. The agreement is in place through June 30, 2026, but may be renewed each year if the three parties agree.

 

Hogan Technology Honored at Clearfly Summit

EASTHAMPTON — Hogan Technology announced that the company qualified for the Clearfly Summit, held this month in Santa Barbara, Calif., as one of Clearfly Communications’ top 25 partners nationwide. The Clearfly Summit is an exclusive, annual event hosted by Clearfly Communications, a leader in voice services and unified billing solutions. The summit brings together top partners for networking, strategy sessions, and recognition of outstanding performance in the communications industry. Adding to the celebration, Hogan Technology’s own Autumn Leshinski was awarded the Clearfly Cup Orders Award, one of the event’s most coveted honors. This award recognizes the partner who works most effectively with Clearfly’s orders department, demonstrating exceptional follow-through, management, and cooperation.

 

Excel Dryer Earns Award for Integrated Sink System

EAST LONGMEADOW — Excel Dryer Inc., inventor of the touchless, high-speed XLERATOR hand dryer, announced that its D|13 integrated sink system featuring the XLERATORsync hand dryer has been honored with a 2024 GOOD DESIGN Award by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Founded by designers and known for crafting high-end commercial restroom fixtures in close collaboration with architects, engineers and clients, D|13 Group partnered with Excel Dryer to bring the award-winning system to life. The D|13 integrated sink system integrates high-efficiency fixtures that wash, rinse, and dry on the sink deck, eliminating water from restroom floors and providing a touchless, hygienic user experience. With customizable finishes, shapes, and dimensions, the system can be tailored to complement the design and aesthetic of any facility, making it a premier choice for high-end establishments and sustainable commercial restrooms.

 

North Brookfield Savings Bank Completes School Supply Drive

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) announced the success of its annual Back to School Supply Drive. This initiative reflects the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it serves by ensuring local students have the essential tools for a successful academic year. NBSB expresses heartfelt gratitude to community members, employees, and neighbors for their generosity. Thanks to these contributions, the bank successfully collected 852 school supply items and more than $700 in monetary contributions. The bank partnered with Old Mill Pond School, West Brookfield Elementary School, North Brookfield Elementary School, East Brookfield Elementary School, Warren Community Elementary School, Brookfield Elementary School, Cold Spring School, and Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School through its Back to School Supply Drive.

 

Applied Mortgage Team at HMA Mortgage Gives Back

NORTHAMPTON — The Applied Mortgage Team, a branch of HMA Mortgage, announced its participation in HMA Volunteer Day, a company-wide initiative dedicated to strengthening communities through service. On Oct. 2, the local team joined Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity for a build day in Greenfield. As a family-legacy mortgage provider since the 1980s, the Applied Mortgage Team has long valued community partnerships and believes in the power of neighbors working together to create positive change. Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteers for 90% of the work it takes to build each home.

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Launch Foundation Inc., 417 West St., Suite 103, Amherst, MA 01002. Brendan O’Neil, same. Charitable organization providing financial support by making distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c).

Metabone Inc., 144 Leverett Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Patrick Ryan, same. Phenotypic assays for disease modeling, drug screening, and toxicity assessment.

CHICOPEE

Little Extras Handyman Services Inc., 100 Monroe St., Chicopee, MA 01020. PJ Lupien, same. Handyman and repair services.

Luxe Glow Aesthetics Inc., 18 Beech St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Dasha Banar, same. Beauty bar.

DALTON

J&C Landscaping and Excavation Inc., 66 Elaine Ave., Dalton, MA 01226. Jason Squires, same. Landscaping and excavation services.

Revolution IT Inc., 401 South St., Suite 3, Dalton, MA 01226. Scott Kirchner, same. Information technology services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Embracing Life’s Potential Inc., 55 Deer Park Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Sarah Gale, 139 Millbrook Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Nonprofit organizations providing educational activities to support the rehabilitation and education of children and adults with autism.

Luca Logistics Inc., 118 South Brook Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Adrian Luca, same. Long-distance transportation.

FEEDING HILLS

Sun Bodywork Inc., 1226 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Packy Tifft, same. Skincare spa service.

FLORENCE

Noah A. Goldberg Consulting Inc., 63 Florence Road, Florence, MA 01062. Noah Goldberg, same. Life coaching, somatic (body-focused) practice skills, resources, and education, one-on-one and in groups.

GRANVILLE

New England Solutions Group Inc., 7 Crest Lane, Granville, MA 01034. Raymond Goyette, same. Manufacturer’s representative agency.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Beckwith Barrow Ltd., 70 Railroad St., Suite 3, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Ardis Barrow, same. Interior design.

HAMPDEN

Scantic River Artisans Corp., 218 Somers Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Laura Salerno, 299 Wilbraham Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Nonprofit organization for the advancement of the arts by means of exhibitions, workshops, and other activities, and for the development of friendly exchanges among artists and anyone interested in the arts.

HOLYOKE

JP Tax and Accounting Inc., 30 Clark St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Joshua Pueschel, same. Accounting services.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Boundless w/Kim Inc., 32 Berkshire St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Kimberly Quinonez, same. Nonprofit entity dedicated to providing outpatient counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.

 

Motivated By Faith Deliverance Ministries Inc., 32 Berkshire St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Roberto Quinonez, same. Nonprofit organization providing spiritual, emotional, and practical support to individuals in need through faith-based outreach programs, housing assistance, medical support, recreational initiatives, re-entry programs, and other community services aimed at holistic transformation.

NORTHAMPTON

Davey Consulting Inc., 217 Cardinal Way, Northampton, MA 01062. John Davey III, same. Software development.

Grandemar Hospitality Inc., 23 Main St., Northampton, MA 01060. James Casagrande, same. Restaurant.

PITTSFIELD

Bellari Corp., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Alexa Pentas, same. Business consultant.

CSI of Suffolk Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christopher Schepis, 271 Lake Ave., St James, NY 11787. Insurance agency.

Fitch Consulting and Creative Co., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Calvin Fitch, same. The purpose of this organization includes, but is not limited to, provision of psychological services.

Futureguard Building Products Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Donald Buteau, same. Direct sales and service provider of retractable patio awnings, porch enclosure systems, fixed window and door canopies, as well as other shade solutions for homes and businesses.

International Actions for Sustainable Development Inc., 82 Wendell Ave. Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Etsri Eklou-Takpani, 14 Buswell St., Boston, MA 02215. The purpose of this organization includes, but is not limited to, supporting local governments and small and medium-sized enterprises in developing economies to create conditions for sustainable and inclusive growth; conducting institutional diagnostics, strategic planning, and implementing organizational actions to promote sustainable development; facilitating access to financing, including impact investment, to support projects that address climate change, social equity, and economic growth; promoting education and leadership for the success of sustainable development initiatives; and creating partnerships and collaborations with stakeholders across sectors to foster a more equitable, prosperous, and resilient future for people and the planet.

Prime Capital Realty Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Brandon Broussard, 6 Autumn Lane, Randolph, MA 02368. Real estate brokerage.

Sketchygoichie Draw Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Roger Andrews, 36 Jennings Way, Westport, MA 02790. Nonprofit organization organized exclusively for the purpose of art education.

SSM Concept Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Seyhan Tulum, same. Construction and building materials trade.

SOUTH HADLEY

ABC/Package Express Inc., 21 Industrial Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Kaitlyn Sherry, same. Delivery and storage.

Share Resources, Inc., 2 Frederick Place, South Hadley, MA 01075. Jennifer Carris Swetland, same. Provides services and resources to improve outcomes for families and children, including, but not limited to, supervised visitation, individual and family therapy, mediation, and support.

SPRINGFIELD

Alice F. Dixon’s Haven House for Women Inc., 1690 Boston Road, #1013, Springfield, MA 01129. Leroy Dixon, 111 Dayton St., Springfield, MA 01118. Women’s shelter program that provides temporary housing, counseling, and case management services.

Boudreau’s Services Inc., 359 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Andrew Santos, same. Commercial and non-commercial vehicle inspection, repair, and sales.

EJ Transport Inc., 137 Woodlawn St., Springfield, MA 01108. Fernando Sosa Arias, same. Transportation services.

Envy Nails Spa Corp., 1777 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Kathy Mai, 113 State St., Apt. 5, Ludlow, MA 01056. Nail salon.

Evalon Inc., 20 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01103. Aarib Nawaz, same. E-commerce and telecommunication agency; authorized dealer of AT&T, Spectrum, etc.

Karsev Inc., 1350 Allen St., Springfield, MA 01118. Murat Karaarslan, 120 Oak Lane, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Pizza restaurant.

Rosaly Cleaning Services Inc., 14 Bernard St., Springfield, MA 01109. Rosaly Gonzalez, same. Cleaning services.

Springfield Sky Athletic Club Inc., 11 Holly Hill Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Tierra Downie, same. Charitable organization that aims to increase the participation of youth in sports, mentoring, and fitness programs, particularly basketball, globally, through such activities as providing clinics, camps, health education, competition play, and to teach the fundamentals; improvement of athletic courts and facilities and providing sports equipment; and providing opportunities for youth to engage in the pursuit of team sports.

WARE

Folta Enterprises Inc., 198 Osborne Road, Ware, MA 01082. Paul Folta Jr., same. Property maintenance.

WESTFIELD

Healthcare Transportation Inc., 11 Howard St., Westfield, MA 01085. Atash Novruzov, same. Transportation of patients to and from medical appointments.

L&J Food Corp., 358 Southwick Road, #2, Westfield, MA 01085. Lovepreet Singh, 90 Sherwood Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Pizza parlor.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Hoops of Honor Inc., 900 Riverdale St., Suite 199, West Springfield, MA 01089. David Torres Jr., same. Membership-based youth sports organization.

Lepine Home Care Inc., 148 Dorwin Dr., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ashley Lepine, same. Non-medical home care and case management/advocacy services to clients in their homes, assisting clients with daily living activities, including, but not limited to, personal care assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and transportation.

Martone Restaurant Investment Inc., 98 Rogers Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Anthony Martone, same. Restaurant business to own, lease, or license facilities for one or more restaurants; operate restaurants, dining rooms, dinettes, coffee and dairy bars, and other places and facilities for purveying food, drink, and refreshment; and obtain and do business under one or more alcoholic beverage licenses, under due public authority and in conformance with law and regulations.

WILBRAHAM

Samantha Nowak Inc., 51 Glenn Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Samantha Nowak, same. Financial services.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of September and October 2025.

AMHERST

Creating Joyful Spaces
36 Valley View Circle
Allegra Haupt

In the Valley Orthodontics
196 North Pleasant St.
Rigali & Walder Orthodontics, P.C.

Karen’s Hair Design
29A Montague Road
Karen Alvarado

The Nathan Agencies
20 Gatehouse Road
Ronald Nathan

Rigali, Walder & Haughey Orthodontics
196 North Pleasant St.
Rigali & Walder Orthodontics, P.C.

Sweet Little Farm
260 Leverett Road
Mary O’Brien, Kevin O’Brien

BELCHERTOWN

Sir Barks-A-Lot Homemade Dog Treats
162 Barton Ave.
Suzanne Shaw

Swift River Tree & Landscape
293 North Liberty St., #2
Jeff Hatfield

HOLYOKE

Como en la Isla
214 Elm St.
Francisco Velez Vega

Franco Family Catering Services
112 High St.
Beatrice Baro Franco

A Good Mix Mobile Bar Service
355 High St.
Nicole Rodriguez

JXC
15 Lemay Dr.
Josue Colon

Marilunna Design
56 Adams St.
Marilu Medina-Cirilo

One Stop Liquor Store
161-165 Suffolk St.
Mita Patel

RBW Painting
50 Sycamore St.
Bruce White

Rosi’s Cleaning Service
25 Mount Tom Ave.
Rosa Zumba

Suffolk Tailors
358 High St.
Irma Gourde, Gladys Guyott

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.
15 Holyoke St.
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.

NORTHAMPTON

Dan Gough Painting
2 Conz St., #67
Daniel McGough

Davis & Daughters Consulting
69 Fox Farms Road
Emily Slotnick Davis

Familiars Coffee & Tea
6 Strong Ave.
Isaac Weiner

Hampshire House Publishing Co.
8 Nonotuck St.
O. Stan Freeman

Heavenly Nails & Spa
90 King St.
Rosio Yunga

Tarot with Myk
53 Center St.
Michael Freedman

Taylor Precision Builders
25 Edwards Square
Sam Taylor

Trait Mark
568 Burts Pit Road
Natalie Georges

SOUTHWICK

Chetcorp
8 Concord Road
Chester Sulborski

Lakewood Village Apartments
160 Point Grove Road
Lakewood Village LLC

The Launch
81 Point Grove Road
Jessica Robling

WESTFIELD

Andy’s Handyman Services
20 Jaeger Dr.
Andrew Brown

Cam’s Coffee
52 Pleasant St.
Cameron DiSanto

Columbia Manufacturing Inc.
101 South Meadow Road
Quadrant Holdings

Dan’s Tile
359 Holyoke Road
Daniel Shokov

DeGrange Electric
12 Park St.
Steven DeGrange

Didibhani Collections
71 Tannery Road
Narbada Siwa

Durkee Wealth Management
89 South Maple St.
Dacota Durkee

Elluminara
16 Union Ave.
Patricia Loehn-Beach

Friendly’s Café
291 East Main St.
Om Aadi Restaurant Westfield LLC

Priority Skin Boutique
38 School St.
Cassandra St. Jean

Sacred Embers Healing Arts
19 Meadowbrook Lane
Jaime Dubois

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Fathers & Sons Volkswagen
434 Memorial Ave.
Fathers & Sons Inc.

Gramma-Gans
126 Squassick Road
Gramma-Gans

Homewatch Caregivers
425 Union St.
Homewatch Caregivers

Istanbul Supermarket
312 Memorial Ave.
Istanbul Supermarket LLC

Nutmeg International Trucks LLC
268 Park St.
Nutmeg International Trucks LLC

Serene Salon & Spa LLC
82 Elm St.
Serene Salon & Spa LLC

Thai Shallot
2260 Westfield St.
Thai Shallot

Bankruptcies

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

Asante, Ezeal Kofi Uchenna
a/k/a Uchenna, Asante
70 Pinevale St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/22/2025

Capitanio, Alyssa
1017 North St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/25/2025

Christy, Natasha I.
67 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/29/2025

Cotte, Lewen J.
44 Pascal Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/26/2025

Dashnaw, Lisa M.
a/k/a Kibe, Lisa
a/k/a Murray, Lisa
55 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/30/2025

Dremlyuga, Kori-Lin A.
a/k/a Torres, Kori Lin
191 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2025

Espinal, Luis M.
Valentin, Margaret Y.
51 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Date: 09/19/2025

Fitzgerald Dance & Fitness
Fitzgerald, Joshua J.
Fitzgerald, Julie Marie
81 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010-9755
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/30/2025

Fitzgerald, Martin P.
Fitzgerald, Amber L.
361 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/29/2025

Gougeon, David
10 Lewandowski Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/18/2025

Jackowski, Edyta A.
40 Beebe Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/24/2025

Lucey, Robert A.
77 Imperial Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/16/2025

Medina, Debbie Nicole
71 Farnum Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/29/2025

Mendez, Jessica
1 Belden Court, Unit D3
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/18/2025

Moore, Dawn Alyce
13 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/18/2025

Nagle, Jane Patricia
277 Crescent St., Apt. 2
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/26/2025

Oseida, Fatima A.
23 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/23/2025

Ramos, Suzanne
110 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/24/2025

Ribeiro, Thomas M.
Ribeiro, Laurie A.
98 Vadnais St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/22/2025

Roberson, Ricardo Kyle
115 Dwight St., Apt. 910
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/26/2025

Robitaille, Jason J.
92 Alan A Dale Dr.
Becket, MA 01223-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/24/2025

Rodriguez-Cotto, Maria I.
137 Dewey Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/18/2025

Rodriguez, Jeffrey
5 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 09/29/2025

Simao, Traci L.
47 Brooks Village Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2025

Smith, James Daniel
Smith, Jeannette Marie
17 North Arthur St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/25/2025

Tyson, Enrique
29 West Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/30/2025

Vanhorne, Guinevere Arthur
Yakneane Cerone, Lesia
a/k/a Yakneane Vanhorne, Lesia
178 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/22/2025

Vega, Jacquelyn
92 San Miguel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 09/29/2025

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

John Ford Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Bassett Farm RT
Seller: Itzkoff RT
Date: 09/19/25

549 Watson Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas D. Schreiber
Seller: Cooper, Jacqueline, (Estate)
Date: 09/24/25

BERNARDSTON

16 West Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Smith
Seller: Corlene R. Porter
Date: 09/23/25

CHARLEMONT

766 Tea St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $137,691
Buyer: Tom Faulkner
Seller: David A. Konopka
Date: 09/25/25

CONWAY

Roaring Brook Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $790,000
Buyer: Joshua Weil
Seller: John A. Moore
Date: 09/23/25

936 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Ambo
Seller: Amanda L. Cleveland
Date: 09/24/25

40 Whately Glen Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $790,000
Buyer: Joshua Weil
Seller: John A. Moore
Date: 09/23/25

DEERFIELD

9 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Kelsey Catlett
Seller: James T. Ostendarp
Date: 09/25/25

Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Anne D. Rogers TR
Date: 09/18/25

Pine Nook Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Keegan Downie
Seller: Mary A. Warner
Date: 09/15/25

River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Commonwealth Of Mass.
Seller: Anne D. Rogers TR
Date: 09/18/25

GREENFIELD

292 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Zachary A. Pyfrom
Seller: Michael P. Sirois
Date: 09/16/25

93 Meadow Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Capling
Seller: Pauline Parolin
Date: 09/25/25

71 Phillips St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alexandru Teaca
Seller: Diane M. Muszynski
Date: 09/26/25

Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: First Genetation Invesmen
Seller: David C. & A. L. Kirby
Date: 09/24/25

7 Prospect Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Prb LLC
Seller: Colin J. Hoyt
Date: 09/25/25

83 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Mkmu Rt
Seller: Cynthia J. Gwosch
Date: 09/22/25

121-1/2 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: 121 1 & 2 Wells St. Greenfield
Seller: Eagles Landed LLC
Date: 09/26/25

161 Wisdom Way
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $328,185
Buyer: Ronald B. Golay
Seller: Cynthia A. Gammell
Date: 09/17/25

HEATH

60 Avery Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Barbar J. Gordon
Seller: Margaret M. Sitko
Date: 09/16/25

LEVERETT

97 Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $598,500
Buyer: Sunflower TR
Seller: Brian J. Cook
Date: 09/24/25

MONTAGUE

102 Chestnut Hill Loop
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: Mark Voohrhess
Seller: Robert W. Walker RET
Date: 09/22/25

11 Crescent St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $299,413
Buyer: Hilary Terapane
Seller: Victoria Baldyga
Date: 09/25/25

59 Dell St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $333,300
Buyer: Cameron Rice
Seller: Donna M. Liebi
Date: 09/22/25

34 O St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Byron R. Pareja
Seller: Mirna Alvarez
Date: 09/15/25

NEW SALEM

182 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Daley
Seller: Nicholas J. Curryand
Date: 09/15/25

NORTHFIELD

79 Caldwell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Caleb J. Parker
Seller: Doglas R. Fish
Date: 09/26/25

231 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Melissa Speros
Seller: Carolyn A. Singer
Date: 09/23/25

ORANGE

78 Cheney St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Karen Calderson
Seller: 1900 Capital TR
Date: 09/22/25

19 High St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Melanie P. Ogando
Seller: George Raheb
Date: 09/15/25

24 Rosemont Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Scott Jackson
Seller: Elaine Wood
Date: 09/25/25

387 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Abdullah Usman
Seller: Torin C. Kiely
Date: 09/18/25

92 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Thomas H. Allain
Seller: Thomas W. Donahue
Date: 09/17/25

SHUTESBURY

15 Merrill Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Lisa H. Lamothe
Seller: Talib Sadiq
Date: 09/26/25

SUNDERLAND

166 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ronald C. Wetherby
Seller: Chester Mazun
Date: 09/24/25

168 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $474,230
Buyer: Andrew D. Clogston
Seller: Ronald A. Washburn
Date: 09/19/25

414 Russell St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Madden
Seller: Kipa Realy Inc.
Date: 09/15/25

WARWICK

83 Hastings Heights Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $438,500
Buyer: Alysha Bohnet
Seller: Drewes, Ronald L., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/25

WENDELL

129 Montague Road
Wendell, MA 01380
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Giovanna V. Handy
Seller: Jan M. Stiefel
Date: 09/15/25

WHATELY

7 Grey Oak Lane
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $885,000
Buyer: Thomas Givan
Seller: Robert R. Keller
Date: 09/25/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

35 Danny Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Sean Buxton
Seller: Janet Wysocki
Date: 09/19/25

127 Forest Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Sean Stevenson
Seller: Prabodh Reshamwala
Date: 09/24/25

19 Hunters Greene Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $582,000
Buyer: Kailin M. Lancour
Seller: Teresa L. Toyfair
Date: 09/26/25

12 Losito Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Albert J. Grimaldi
Seller: Falardeau 2018 Irt
Date: 09/26/25

1444 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: 92 Agawam LLC
Seller: Debra A. Desmond
Date: 09/23/25

268 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Ash
Seller: Amanda J. Robare
Date: 09/23/25

29 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Louis F. Bonavita
Seller: Stephen K. Kousch
Date: 09/19/25

36 Woodcock Court
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Margarito Demirev
Seller: Joseph D. Shaer
Date: 09/26/25

BLANDFORD

134 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Paul Seymour
Seller: Donald E. Mikesh
Date: 09/19/25

3 Kaolin Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brian Murphy
Seller: Jeremy Weaver
Date: 09/19/25

24 North Blandford Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Daniel Gnidenko
Seller: Needham 3rd, William H., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/25

63 Russell Stage Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: James K. Bergland
Seller: Bergland, Judy C. K., (Estate)
Date: 09/24/25

Sperry Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: James K. Bergland
Seller: Bergland, Judy C. K., (Estate)
Date: 09/24/25

BRIMFIELD

273 Dunhamtown Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Judy Bergdoll
Seller: Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Date: 09/19/25

CHESTER

28 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $176,403
Buyer: Yakov Kronrod
Seller: Rocket Mortgage LLC
Date: 09/17/25

9 William St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Angela S. Alexopoulos
Seller: Michael L. Welch
Date: 09/15/25

CHICOPEE

29 Albert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Damon Bermudez
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 09/15/25

34 Allen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Genevieve Construction Development Group
Seller: Brian G. Walsh
Date: 09/26/25

52 Bromont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Merredith Chmura
Seller: Dgl Properties LLC
Date: 09/18/25

1275 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael V. Kochneff
Seller: Heriberto Ortiz
Date: 09/16/25

357 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: JustB LLC
Seller: J. & E. Real Estate LLC
Date: 09/26/25

60 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Constantine Pleshakov
Seller: Diane J. Pirnie
Date: 09/17/25

103 Gelinas Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Cynthia Quinn
Seller: Gaouette, Alan Leroy, (Estate)
Date: 09/17/25

84 Glendale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Smola
Seller: Trina K. Garcia
Date: 09/26/25

1150 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: OM Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: John-Paul Boisvert
Date: 09/24/25

32 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Arvind Kumar
Seller: Corinne Arnold
Date: 09/19/25

61 John St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Marina Marchuk
Seller: Jennifer Rodriguez
Date: 09/26/25

22 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Paul A. Terkelsen
Seller: Safia Kahn
Date: 09/16/25

37 Kennedy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Dswc Realty LLC
Seller: Antonio Reyes
Date: 09/19/25

62 Ludger Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kyle Sylvester
Seller: Cynthia J. Feeley
Date: 09/25/25

577 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $4,680,000
Buyer: Retail Propco Borrower LLC
Seller: Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.
Date: 09/26/25

636 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kmak LLC
Seller: Cheryl Felsentreger
Date: 09/17/25

93 Melvin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Kemp
Seller: Richard Kowalski
Date: 09/24/25

1013 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Oleksandr Kalashnik
Seller: Dawn V. Nielsen
Date: 09/23/25

169 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Kellianne Iacaboni
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 09/26/25

132 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kevin Godek
Seller: Todd R. Burger
Date: 09/22/25

552 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Bryce E. Benware
Seller: Daniel R. Lowe
Date: 09/15/25

721 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Jarrett
Seller: Richard D. Huard
Date: 09/26/25

77 Reed St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Jennifer Rodriguez
Seller: Harris Davey
Date: 09/26/25

12 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Scott Family Properties LLC
Seller: Justin E. Packard
Date: 09/25/25

105 Syrek St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ash
Seller: Daniel G. Forest
Date: 09/25/25

9 Union St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Nadejda Dombrowski
Seller: Madr, Harry J., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/25

32 Wildermere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ana M. Polanco
Seller: Ogonowski, Melvin P., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

18 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Deborah Nash-Makita
Seller: Karen Amato
Date: 09/16/25

31 Favorite Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: A. Crane Properties LLC
Seller: Michael Kane
Date: 09/25/25

38 Garland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Wesley Welch
Seller: Sydney Dugard
Date: 09/18/25

50 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Angelique M. Borrero
Seller: Joseph F. Maiolo
Date: 09/19/25

267 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Patrick Morrissey
Seller: Rachael L. Fountain
Date: 09/25/25

104 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Todd D. Barlar
Seller: Josue Keely
Date: 09/17/25

169 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Whitney C. Dunn
Seller: Gemma L. Dorsey
Date: 09/19/25

102 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Chloe Deangelis
Seller: Jessica E. Thomas
Date: 09/26/25

222 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Somsai Silisack
Seller: Jean Williams
Date: 09/19/25

15 Purves St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Nathan Auger
Seller: Galina V. Anderson
Date: 09/19/25

40 Rollins Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $676,200
Buyer: Nico Sarkis
Seller: Kathleen F. Bachetti
Date: 09/23/25

47 Young Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Catherine Moretti
Seller: Evelyn Lamon IRT
Date: 09/22/25

GRANVILLE

308 Crest Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $669,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Hogan
Seller: Timothy J. Kent
Date: 09/15/25

HAMPDEN

157 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $323,500
Buyer: Carolyn M. Isham
Seller: Robert W. Shaw
Date: 09/19/25

HOLLAND

8 Heritage Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Gretchen R. Kraner
Seller: John D. Holdcraft
Date: 09/18/25

HOLYOKE

31 Alderman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Habip O. Sulekoglu
Seller: Deena Perdue
Date: 09/15/25

344 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Essex Village Apartments LP
Seller: LC2 Holyoke LLC
Date: 09/24/25

7 Breton Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Sergey Petlyakov
Seller: Michael J. Bolko Jr. LT
Date: 09/26/25

190 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Essex Village Apartments LP
Seller: Lc2 Holyoke LLC
Date: 09/24/25

213-215 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Essex Village Apartments LP
Seller: Lc2 Holyoke LLC
Date: 09/24/25

1357-1359 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Quintin Fowlkes
Seller: Bushey, Doris L., (Estate)
Date: 09/25/25

270 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Essex Village Apartments LP
Seller: Lc2 Holyoke LLC
Date: 09/24/25

77 Elmore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Matteson
Seller: Christine A. Janusz
Date: 09/16/25

10 Gilman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Beverly A. Barish
Seller: Elizabeth A. Patenaude
Date: 09/18/25

381 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Militza J. Rodriguez
Seller: Karen Barrett
Date: 09/19/25

207 Lacus Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,800
Buyer: Sean T. Adams
Seller: Miller, Robert S., (Estate)
Date: 09/26/25

328 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mindy McQuillan
Seller: Rebecca J. Foltasz
Date: 09/23/25

31 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: John J. Ferriter
Seller: Ryan M. Ferriter
Date: 09/24/25

31 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Longfellow TR
Seller: John J. Ferriter
Date: 09/24/25

240 Madison Ave. W
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Andrea L. Yurko
Seller: Kardos Morrissette Revice
Date: 09/16/25

129 Morgan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ryan Randall Realty LLC
Seller: Haberman, Alfred I., (Estate)
Date: 09/24/25

1855-1857 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Steven A. Carra
Seller: Vanwijak Eowsakul
Date: 09/19/25

LONGMEADOW

113 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Barbara Slabaugh
Seller: Jessica Melaas RET
Date: 09/16/25

48 Colony Acres Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Robert M. Chambers
Seller: Brian Collins
Date: 09/26/25

52 Coventry Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Chun Yang
Seller: John L. Abbott
Date: 09/23/25

76 Coventry Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $706,000
Buyer: Feng Zhao
Seller: James J. Flahive
Date: 09/16/25

14 Glenwood Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jennifer Klamn
Seller: Glenwood Circle Realty LLC
Date: 09/15/25

31 Glenwood Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Patrick Ganieany
Seller: Nancy R. Collins FT
Date: 09/19/25

425 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: Farah Sheraz
Seller: Michael Langieri
Date: 09/26/25

22 King Philip Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Sean M. Brown
Seller: Sawyer-Skelton Property Mgmt.
Date: 09/22/25

65 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Papken S. Hartunian
Seller: Leslie A. Haynes-Hodgins
Date: 09/15/25

41 Oak Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Haramut
Seller: Elizabeth M. Klein
Date: 09/26/25

123 Whitmun Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $452,000
Buyer: Vincent White
Seller: Christina M. Colello
Date: 09/16/25

109 Yarmouth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $489,500
Buyer: Michael Chu
Seller: Christopher J. Casey
Date: 09/18/25

LUDLOW

54 Balsam Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Briana L. Deslauriers
Seller: Hemlock Ridge LLC
Date: 09/17/25

118 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Brielle Edwards
Seller: Paula C. Cordeiro
Date: 09/26/25

99 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jason Hamelin
Seller: Michael A. Delnegro
Date: 09/26/25

246 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Alexander Brady
Seller: Lydia B. Brady RET
Date: 09/19/25

288-292 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $980,000
Buyer: 288-292 East St LLC
Seller: 288 East Street Realty NT
Date: 09/26/25

43 Elaine Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Joseph D. McAdam
Seller: Mark D. Miller
Date: 09/23/25

106 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Weibin Wu
Seller: RM Blerman LLC
Date: 09/18/25

45 Glenwood St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Maria Z. Diaz
Seller: Jason Balut
Date: 09/19/25

15 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Francia Monteiro
Seller: Bay Flow LLC
Date: 09/19/25

80 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $363,750
Buyer: Christina Matera
Seller: Lopata, Casimir S., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/25

88 Marion Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Anthony M. Clark
Seller: Jacqueline H. Kolodziey
Date: 09/25/25

73 McKinley Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Grant Galica
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 09/26/25

38 Meadowlark Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Lauren J. Capannola
Seller: Valerie Smith
Date: 09/22/25

67 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Rebekka M. Banks
Seller: Andrew J. Roxo
Date: 09/26/25

49 Valley View Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Andrew Roxo
Seller: Adrienne Desantis
Date: 09/26/25

23 Walnut St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kelly Laput
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 09/18/25

MONSON

39 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Atdriel J. Figueroa
Seller: Gerald Marlow
Date: 09/15/25

4 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Burnias FT
Seller: Jessica M. Murray
Date: 09/26/25

35 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Southeast Capital LLC
Seller: Tass Properties LLC
Date: 09/19/25

45 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Southeast Capital LLC
Seller: Tass Properties LLC
Date: 09/19/25

297 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Darren Nguyen
Seller: Mahmood Realty LLC
Date: 09/26/25

196 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Adam C. Butler
Seller: Nicholas Truax
Date: 09/26/25

221 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Paulhus
Seller: Frederick L. McDonald
Date: 09/26/25

77 Old Reed Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Demma
Seller: Kurt K. Benoit
Date: 09/15/25

18 Old Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $437,000
Buyer: Brandon Jenkins
Seller: Brett Hanson
Date: 09/26/25

42 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: House Hack Helpers LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 09/17/25

MONTGOMERY

90 Pine Ridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Edward O’Brien
Seller: D. L. Fowles
Date: 09/18/25

PALMER

23 Birch St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Andrew Sprague
Seller: Michael J. Skoczylas
Date: 09/18/25

54 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Richard L. Dickinson
Date: 09/19/25

188 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Jean M. Tavernier
Date: 09/25/25

65 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01095
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Sidney Quaid
Seller: MK3 Properties LLC
Date: 09/17/25

99-105 Lawrence St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $2,857,000
Buyer: Byrnes Investment Group LLC
Seller: Heritage Housing Op LLC
Date: 09/26/25

3030 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Brendan Briggs
Seller: 48 Crapo Street LLC
Date: 09/19/25

4063 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Shonak
Seller: Aimee B. Fyfe
Date: 09/25/25

1083 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Adam A. Jensen
Seller: Charpentier, Normand A., (Estate)
Date: 09/17/25

2018-2020 Prospect St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Iovanni Baez
Seller: Nallett FT
Date: 09/26/25

34-36 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Jenny Kelly
Seller: Mr. Home Inc.
Date: 09/16/25

SPRINGFIELD

51-53 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Seller: Myia L. Murphy
Date: 09/16/25

706 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Daniell Stephens
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 09/19/25

86 Amherst St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Frengi E. Abreu
Seller: Hyacinth Dixon
Date: 09/25/25

3 Benham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Garrick A. Osbourne
Seller: DreamBigHomes LLC
Date: 09/18/25

39 Bronson Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Deena M. Perdue
Seller: Jill Ross
Date: 09/15/25

123 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Taylor A. Bains
Seller: Gregory P. Rice
Date: 09/26/25

365 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $16,286,584
Buyer: Cars-DB5 LP
Seller: 6S T Springfield Mass. LLC
Date: 09/17/25

Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Maria I. Vazquez
Date: 09/25/25

731-733 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Dayairis V. Mejia
Seller: Cig4 LLC
Date: 09/19/25

153 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Patrick N. Lavoie
Seller: Panayota Stafilarakis
Date: 09/16/25

199 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Pat T. Ngo
Seller: Joshua S. Lopes
Date: 09/17/25

619 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,970,000
Buyer: Retail Propco Borrower LLC
Seller: Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.
Date: 09/26/25

112-114 Clifton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Samuel Carter
Seller: Avis M. Smith
Date: 09/15/25

76 Clydesdale Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: James C. Wyllie
Seller: Joanne Tougas
Date: 09/25/25

97 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Lorraine Switzer
Seller: Lise F. Latulippe
Date: 09/16/25

4 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jose A. Cordova
Seller: Julissa Arias
Date: 09/26/25

28 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Eva A. Bellucci
Seller: Adam L. Goguen
Date: 09/26/25

10 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Dominguez
Seller: Andrea J. MacGovern
Date: 09/23/25

20 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jose Endo
Seller: Stephen A. Hilbert
Date: 09/26/25

85 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Saleen M. Guyette
Seller: Real Estate Investors Northeast LLC
Date: 09/19/25

18-20 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: Jose E. Crisostomo
Seller: Foster J. White
Date: 09/26/25

74 Everett St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Yailin B. Rivero
Seller: Simeon P. Eustaquio
Date: 09/24/25

44 Felicia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Viva Holdings LLC
Seller: Ashley Mills
Date: 09/16/25

101 Fenimore Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Patrick Philbin
Seller: Tasheena M. Davis
Date: 09/19/25

 

212-214 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Girish Badgi
Seller: Tyler J. Calhoun
Date: 09/16/25

53 Freeman Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Sonylee Soto
Seller: Tower Property Management LLC
Date: 09/15/25

250 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $354,999
Buyer: Tina M. Burston
Seller: Post Investment LLC
Date: 09/19/25

169-171 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Beach Castles LLC
Seller: Koala Properties LLC
Date: 09/19/25

177 Hartford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $323,500
Buyer: Kamania Gray
Seller: Keila Santiago
Date: 09/26/25

49 Hatch St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Fecteau, Gerald E., (Estate)
Date: 09/23/25

116 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Isiah W. Tolbert
Seller: J&T LLC
Date: 09/26/25

62 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Maxwell A. Lemkin
Seller: Robert Bearce
Date: 09/26/25

69 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Nicholas Yeomans
Seller: Precious Oise
Date: 09/26/25

59 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $472,375
Buyer: Djonatan P. Oliveira
Seller: Tiago Costa
Date: 09/23/25

80-82 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Robinson M. Corporan
Seller: Starling D. Agramonte
Date: 09/19/25

59 Kulig St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Epidicto A. Rodrigues
Seller: Bryan K. Manijak
Date: 09/16/25

293 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Irma Figueroa
Seller: Miguel Nieves
Date: 09/18/25

11 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Leida E. Carreras
Seller: Peros, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 09/22/25

113 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Freehold Properties LLC
Seller: John T. Rhoades
Date: 09/19/25

42 Manitoba St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Albert Lecompte
Seller: Albert L. Eldridge
Date: 09/23/25

Mayfair Ave.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Maria I. Vazquez
Date: 09/25/25

91-93 Melrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Ramon Gomez
Seller: AJ Capital Inc.
Date: 09/26/25

97-99 Melrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Yoly K. Marte
Seller: AJ Capital Inc.
Date: 09/19/25

30-32 Montgomery St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Rosanny L. Gil
Seller: Ambrose Mwea
Date: 09/25/25

315 Morton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $549,000
Buyer: Rhythm S. Patel
Seller: Homes Real Estate
Date: 09/18/25

27 Newland St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Hector R. Marchena
Seller: Round Two LLC
Date: 09/26/25

156-158 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $262,200
Buyer: Determination Mortgage TR
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 09/17/25

46 Orlando St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Stephens
Seller: Jose R. Martinez
Date: 09/23/25

1026 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Arlene Medeiros
Seller: PL IRT
Date: 09/19/25

361 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Deborah E. Velez-Perez
Seller: Milton L. White
Date: 09/19/25

30 Parkwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Naylor Nation Construction LLC
Seller: Brenda J. Lopez
Date: 09/18/25

335 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jillian K. Perry
Seller: Jonathan A. Hagopian
Date: 09/17/25

58-60 Pendleton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Luis H. Bustamante
Seller: 58-60 Pendleton Avenue TR
Date: 09/19/25

32 Pine Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Michael B. Ortiz
Seller: Douglas Dichard
Date: 09/24/25

236 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Vegiard LLC
Seller: Labonte, Walter Owen, (Estate)
Date: 09/19/25

69-71 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Brahian S. Rodriguez
Seller: Elvira L. Soares
Date: 09/19/25

80 Rochelle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Luz Rodriguez
Seller: Chelsea Rohman
Date: 09/23/25

29 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Amber Lindenfeld
Seller: Melissa Torres
Date: 09/23/25

18 Sycamore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Ramon Apellaniz
Date: 09/18/25

53 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Julio S. Batista
Seller: Edward Mayers
Date: 09/18/25

142 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ortega LLC
Seller: Everette W. Frye
Date: 09/24/25

11 West Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Eric M. Escalante
Seller: Rodrigo A. Santos
Date: 09/19/25

53 Wood End Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher J. O’Connor
Seller: Katherine J. Killoran
Date: 09/26/25

15 Woodcliff St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: George R. Churchill
Seller: Monique R. Leyda
Date: 09/18/25

SOUTHWICK

83 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Roberts
Seller: Suzette Cennamo
Date: 09/18/25

49 John Mason Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Morgan White
Seller: Todd Barlar
Date: 09/17/25

10 Sawgrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Mark A. Saliga
Seller: Douglas Dichard
Date: 09/24/25

11 Silvergrass Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Natalya P. Kravchenko
Seller: Dennis Aube
Date: 09/22/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

735 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Raeha L. Spano
Seller: Stawiarz, Diane Louise, (Estate)
Date: 09/26/25

134 Lennys Way
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Fager
Seller: Steven F. Goluchowski
Date: 09/15/25

171 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Karlie Petlock
Seller: Kathleen E. Cummings
Date: 09/25/25

259 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ramin P. Alamdari
Seller: Vahid Khaleghi
Date: 09/19/25

125 South Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Joel S. Canoa
Seller: Catherine L. Camarda
Date: 09/15/25

194 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Conery Clark
Seller: Marie T. Nadeau RET
Date: 09/24/25

WESTFIELD

52 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: N&D Realty LLC
Seller: Baypoint Real Estate LLC
Date: 09/22/25

54 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Nicholas Bouvier
Seller: Jason J. Schrecke
Date: 09/26/25

622 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Natalya Deven
Seller: Norman R. Fioroni
Date: 09/15/25

20 Forest Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Grigore Timircan
Seller: White, Dorene A., (Estate)
Date: 09/16/25

52 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Angela Gegetskas
Seller: Governor Drive Realty LLC
Date: 09/23/25

726 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $313,500
Buyer: Michael Piquette
Seller: Lyman FT
Date: 09/15/25

17 Laurel Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Deanna C. Young
Seller: Michael H. Metzger
Date: 09/25/25

15 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Francis B. Marsh
Seller: Linda S. Williams
Date: 09/18/25

138 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jacqueline T. Nascimbeni
Seller: Helga M. Heiden
Date: 09/26/25

26 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Natalia Zgerya
Seller: Donald Bailey
Date: 09/19/25

19 Sunrise Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Kelly Carroll
Seller: Gary B. Pease
Date: 09/24/25

WILBRAHAM

35 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jared A. Rollins
Seller: James T. Brennan
Date: 09/18/25

5 Burt Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: JS & GS Realty LLC
Seller: Scott J. Bergman
Date: 09/26/25

3 Christopher Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $652,500
Buyer: Erin H. Hundley
Seller: Mary G. Rooke
Date: 09/25/25

200 Crane Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Nidal A. Sholi
Seller: Hampden Homebuyers LLC
Date: 09/26/25

1 Edward St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Peter D. Dowd
Seller: Dingbin Chen
Date: 09/15/25

8 Fox Hill Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Lynette C. Haggard
Seller: Denise Lafountain
Date: 09/24/25

61 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Susan M. Potts
Seller: Justin Dufault
Date: 09/19/25

4 Pearl Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Andrew Lopriore
Seller: Frank J. Fortune
Date: 09/19/25

306 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $527,000
Buyer: Benjamin D. Premo
Seller: Scott F. Doughty
Date: 09/15/25

200 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Wilson
Seller: Dabrowski, Stanley M., (Estate)
Date: 09/24/25

3 Valley View Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Darius Trinka
Seller: Henry W. Kort
Date: 09/15/25

17 Wandering Meadows Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $828,000
Buyer: Timothy Wrona
Seller: Kelcie W. Knowles
Date: 09/19/25

8 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ivan S. Kwagala
Seller: Sergio A. Dias
Date: 09/25/25

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

25 Hickory Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: David H. Shanabrook
Seller: Skyway Properties LLC
Date: 09/17/25

123 Maplewood Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $835,000
Buyer: Douglas Kremm
Seller: Barbara Z. Perman RET
Date: 09/26/25

124 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Karyn J. Deroy
Seller: Marvin W. Daehler
Date: 09/15/25

574 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Nathan Kielb
Seller: John D. Barry TR
Date: 09/18/25

BELCHERTOWN

684 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Daniel G. King
Seller: Katrina B. Couture
Date: 09/15/25

158 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: John C. Noerr
Seller: R. D. Reynolds
Date: 09/26/25

8 Pheasant Run
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Richard Police
Seller: Sylvia J. Webster-Gagne
Date: 09/17/25

25 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Chenyang Xu
Seller: Noah Fossner
Date: 09/25/25

CHESTERFIELD

46 Bray Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ronald M. Shaldone
Seller: Marie Kirk
Date: 09/22/25

101 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $591,000
Buyer: Jessica Humphries
Seller: Molly A. Hogan
Date: 09/26/25

CUMMINGTON

8 Luther Shaw Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brandon Nevins
Seller: Pruce INT
Date: 09/19/25

EASTHAMPTON

3 Admiral St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Lorna K. Hunt
Seller: Patricia B. Slate
Date: 09/26/25

37 Kenneth Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Ronald P. Altimari
Seller: Sharon M. Wagner
Date: 09/26/25

82 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $371,365
Buyer: Alexandra L. Reid
Seller: Patricia G. Dougherty
Date: 09/25/25

13 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sarah Gonzales
Seller: Joanne G. Katz
Date: 09/26/25

37 Payson Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Bellotti
Seller: Marie Rohrnacjer
Date: 09/25/25

GOSHEN

206 South Chesterfield Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Hammond Hill RT
Seller: 206 South Chesterfield Road TR
Date: 09/25/25

GRANBY

156 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Katherine Butler
Seller: Holly Bouvier
Date: 09/19/25

HADLEY

31 Campus Plaza Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Abrr Enterprises LLC
Seller: Gleason Masonic LLC
Date: 09/18/25

121 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Iris Properties LLC
Seller: Earle Shumway
Date: 09/23/25

124 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Philip A. Verdi
Seller: Dennis A. Verdi
Date: 09/26/25

HATFIELD

152 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Martin M. Omasta
Seller: Robert & Farieda Omasta TR
Date: 09/22/25

16 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ronald P. Smirowski
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 09/26/25

NORTHAMPTON

46 Allison St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Jessica R. Pollack
Seller: Martha C. Martin LT
Date: 09/15/25

21 Birch Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Russell Zomback
Seller: Paul Lenkowski
Date: 09/26/25

57 Dryads Green
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,045,000
Buyer: Rosalinda Chapman
Seller: Jessica Salloom
Date: 09/24/25

578 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Caron
Seller: 578 Elm LLC
Date: 09/15/25

67 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $895,000
Buyer: Vivek Menon
Seller: Nova Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 09/24/25

75 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,765,000
Buyer: Luke C. Brown
Seller: Maurice Willems
Date: 09/19/25

154 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Deborah M. Henson
Seller: Mary E. Walsh
Date: 09/15/25

157 Oak St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Florije Marion
Seller: Teresa M. Day
Date: 09/18/25

380 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Stephen Wasilewski
Seller: Peter E. Olsen
Date: 09/16/25

78 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Desiree Pelletier
Seller: James Quinn RET
Date: 09/25/25

SOUTH HADLEY

6 Central Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Michael T. Herr-Smith
Seller: Adriane L. Racine
Date: 09/23/25

24 Charon Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Brayden E. Burgielewicz
Seller: Michael P. Fahey
Date: 09/25/25

26 Chileab Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Pamela Czewska
Seller: John H. Barszewski
Date: 09/15/25

10 Edgewater Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $487,500
Buyer: Andrew Flanagan
Seller: Maryanne Stefanelli
Date: 09/17/25

7 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: John Stevenson
Seller: Roger T. Duval
Date: 09/24/25

34 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andre Duquette
Seller: John M. Turner
Date: 09/24/25

35 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Onstar Properties AA LLC
Seller: Sullivan, Carole J., (Estate)
Date: 09/15/25

44 Pittroff Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Cynthia C. Hansen
Seller: Dana R. Sicard
Date: 09/26/25

13 Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: John Mackin
Seller: Luigi Solla
Date: 09/26/25

SOUTHAMPTON

30 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Ryan Nulph
Seller: Nancy Geary
Date: 09/26/25

75 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Alisha R. Seney
Seller: J. C. Shumway
Date: 09/16/25

WARE

69 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Paul Pilch
Seller: Markopoulos FT
Date: 09/25/25

3 Aspen Court
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: James Schofield
Seller: Real Estate Investors Northeast LLC
Date: 09/16/25

124 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Corby A. Wright
Seller: Anthony J. Bruso
Date: 09/19/25

182 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $358,500
Buyer: Douglas R. Meneke
Seller: Gjl Rnl Nt
Date: 09/16/25

54 Shoreline Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Fay A. Roux
Seller: Lawrence R. Donn
Date: 09/19/25

WORTHINGTON

196 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Logan J. Demerski
Seller: Stephen T. Smith
Date: 09/26/25

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of September and October 2025.

CHICOPEE

25 Sheridan LLC
17 Sheridan St.
$30,000 — Sheetrock, trimwork

EASTHAMPTON

Calvary Baptist Church
413 Main St.
$45,000 — Roofing

Nonotuck Properties LLC
40 Maine Ave.
$17,000 — Insulate storage room and woodshop ceiling

HADLEY

First Congregational Church
102 Middle St.
N/A — Removal of original steeple and complete rebuild

National Retail Properties LP
424 Russell St.
N/A — Install two new wall signs

National Retail Properties LP
424 Russell St.
N/A — Interior millwork and finish upgrades

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
337 Russell St.
N/A — Signs for HomeGoods

LEE

Justin Soules, Ashley Soules
925 Pleasant St.
$50,000 — Foundation for future addition at rear of building

LENOX

490 Pittsfield Road LLC
490 Pittsfield Road
$6,200 — Inspect and repair existing Pyro-Chem system

PITTSFIELD

Allendale Shopping LLC
5 Cheshire Road
$99,995 — Roofing

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$30,000 — Install new freezer, minor demolition of non-load-bearing walls for clearances, minor alterations to electrical devices, patching existing flooring and ceiling systems

Clinical & Support Options Inc.
877 South St.
$40,044 — Interior fit-out with new framing and finishes to add additional office space

Vetley Pittsfield LLC
1634 West Housatonic St.
$14,724 — Replace rooftop unit

Daily News

Xiaolei Hua

FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it has hired a commercial loan officer and a branch manager.

Xiaolei Hua has joined the bank as vice president / commercial loan officer, while Shadia Coley has been named branch manager / branch officer of the bank’s new Holyoke office set to open in 2026.

Shadia Coley

Hua has 20 years of banking experience, and prior to joining Florence Bank, he held the positions of commercial credit officer, assistant vice president / portfolio manager, and vice president / commercial lending. He is skilled in business development, relationship management, financial and credit analysis, and underwriting. In his new role, he will develop, manage, and deepen client relationships while supporting the bank’s strategic growth goals.

Hua holds both a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He also attended the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College, which trains banking professionals. He is a board member and finance & investment committee member for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and a board member and finance committee member for Tech Foundry. He was named to the 40 Under Forty class of 2013 by BusinessWest.

Coley has more than 10 years of banking experience and previously held the positions of assistant branch manager / business specialist and branch manager. In addition to managing Florence Bank’s newest branch, she will oversee community outreach and engagement, team leadership, and coaching and customer service.

Coley holds both a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Southern New Hampshire University. She sits on the board for Dress for Success Western Massachusetts.

“Xiaolei and Shadia come to us with a wealth of experience in banking,” Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity said. “With their prior experience and stellar skill sets, I am confident they will provide exceptional service to Florence Bank’s customers.”

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Dana Robb

PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotions of Dana Robb and Ray Smith to senior vice president positions.

Ray Smith

Robb was promoted to senior vice president, Retail Banking & Operations, bringing more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry. A graduate of the 2016 Berkshire Leadership Program, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing customer experience and operational excellence within the bank. Deeply rooted in the community, he is also involved with the Dalton Community Recreation Center and serves on the board for Girls Inc. He is a 2024 graduate of the New England School of Banking.

Smith was promoted to senior vice president, Marketing and Communications. He brings 30 years of experience in marketing and communications, spanning industries such as technology, consumer goods, travel, healthcare, and finance. His community involvement includes past service on the boards of the Southwestern Vermont and Williamstown chambers of commerce, as well as volunteering for Williamstown’s annual Holiday Walk. He received his bachelor’s degree in communications from Colby-Sawyer College and his master’s degree in corporate communications from Ithaca College.

“These promotions highlight the incredible talent and commitment within our leadership team,” said Gregg Levante, president of Pittsfield Cooperative Bank. “Dana and Ray both exemplify what makes Co-op Bank unique, leaders who not only bring professional expertise but also a genuine connection to the Berkshires and its people. We don’t just operate here; we belong here.”

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced the inception of Luff’s Pups in partnership with the Foundation for TJO Animals. As part of this newly established initiative, T-Birds veteran forward and animal lover Matt Luff will pledge a donation of $50 to the Foundation for TJO Animals for every point he records during the 2025-26 season.

The Luff’s Pups initiative kicks off in conjunction with the T-Birds’ annual Pucks & Paws Night on Saturday, Oct. 25 as they host the Hartford Wolf Pack at 6:05 p.m. at the MassMutual Center. Fans with dogs are welcome to bring their pets to the game, with each ‘dog ticket’ directly benefiting the Foundation for TJO Animals. Click here for more information on Pucks & Paws, tickets, and rules and regulations regarding the night.

“We could not be happier to support Matt, his passion for animal welfare, and his dedication to helping TJO continue its lifesaving work,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “When our players champion a cause that speaks to who they are off the ice, it reflects the heart of this organization. We stand with them, and we use our platform to lift that mission up in our community.”

Springfield Thunderbirds fans are encouraged to join in the Luff’s Pups pledge and donate to the Foundation for TJO Animals. A donation of just $25 can help feed up to 20 hungry animals or supply rabies vaccines for five animals.

“We are so grateful to Matt Luff for using his platform to make a difference for the animals and people in our community,” said Janna Brown, executive director of the Foundation for TJO Animals. “His generosity and compassion help shine a light on the importance of adoption, fostering, and supporting the lifesaving work happening every day at TJO. Luff’s Pups is already a success, and we are excited to be a part of it.”

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) will host its fall open house on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Springfield campus.

This event offers prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore all that AIC has to offer. Guests can meet faculty, learn about AIC’s wide range of academic programs, and connect with admissions staff who will provide guidance on the application process, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. Prospective students can also apply at the open house to receive an on-the-spot decision the same day.

Visitors will also gain insight into the AIC experience — what it means to be part of a vibrant, diverse community dedicated to access, opportunity, and student success. Student leaders will also be on hand to share about the clubs and organizations they run on campus.

“We’re excited to open our doors and share the AIC experience with future students,” said Matt Sykes, director of Admissions. “This is the perfect opportunity to explore, learn, and see firsthand what makes AIC so unique.”

The event will begin at 9 a.m. in the lobby of the College’s Griswold Theatre, located at 1000 State St. in Springfield. Other activities include campus tours and lunch in the AIC Dining Commons. To learn more or to register for the fall open house, visit www.aic.edu/openhouse.