BusinessWest Staff, Author at BusinessWest

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

25 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $326,500
Buyer: Henry A. Kaminski
Seller: Edward V. Callahan
Date: 11/14/14

BERNARDSTON

75 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Gruszkowski
Seller: Paul S. Fisher
Date: 11/20/14

49 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Ament
Seller: Russell J. Woods
Date: 11/14/14

COLRAIN

13 Griswoldville St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $131,250
Buyer: Jade L. Mortimer
Seller: Aaron S. Cusimano
Date: 11/14/14

DEERFIELD

56 Boynton Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: 56 Boynton Road NT
Seller: Noyes, Edna J., (Estate)
Date: 11/10/14

18 Meadow Wood Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Stephanie Purington
Seller: Gretchen D. Burdick
Date: 11/25/14

ERVING

22 Wheelock St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Elinor L. Britt
Seller: Ursula J. Kersavage
Date: 11/21/14

GREENFIELD

918 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Stafford
Seller: Joseph E. Gruszkowski
Date: 11/20/14

55 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Chani Craig
Seller: Richard A. Caracciolo
Date: 11/13/14

201 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Jakob T. Conway
Seller: Richard D. Larsen
Date: 11/25/14

182 Fairview St. West
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Brian T. Lafave
Seller: Meagan L. Veith
Date: 11/21/14

41 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Chelsea Bailey
Seller: Timothy M. Gorts
Date: 11/26/14

43 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Oliver W. Steele
Seller: Gretchen Zwart
Date: 11/10/14

12 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Louis K. Barlow
Seller: Stephen M. Amidon
Date: 11/26/14

38 Spruce St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Vladimir Gheorghita
Seller: Kimberly A. Purvis
Date: 11/21/14

8 Woodard Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Fenwick LLP
Seller: Dougosz, Josephine M., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/14

HEATH

64 8 A S
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Sandra I. Oyola-Pike
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/21/14

12 Town Farm Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Lee Griswold
Seller: Peter J. Bernard
Date: 11/25/14

LEYDEN

39 Frizzell Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $304,935
Buyer: Flagstar Bank
Seller: Daniel R. Murley
Date: 11/10/14

MONTAGUE

58 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Allyson A. Greene
Seller: Makarewica, Alice A., (Estate)
Date: 11/12/14

26 X St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Diane M. Morrison
Seller: Stephen Fishman
Date: 11/13/14

5-7 Church St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Richard J. Widmer
Seller: Shelley B. Kick
Date: 11/25/14

168 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Pamela J. McNamara
Date: 11/26/14

NORTHFIELD

40 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Sheridan
Seller: Callahan, John T., (Estate)
Date: 11/28/14

95 Hinsdale Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $140,333
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Sean M. Klay
Date: 11/10/14

282 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Campbell
Seller: Thomas A. Sheehan
Date: 11/20/14

ORANGE

176 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $146,219
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Matthew C. Kimball
Date: 11/26/14

59 High St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $127,420
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Mignonne D. Davis
Date: 11/20/14

47 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Workers Credit Union
Seller: Wilfred J. Bolduc
Date: 11/19/14

Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: DVK LLC
Seller: Wheeler Avenue RT
Date: 11/21/14

ROWE

6 Kings Hwy.
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Paul E. Hurtig
Seller: Helene S. Glass RET
Date: 11/13/14

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

74 Bessbrook St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Henry E. Alvarado
Seller: Wisam Yacteen
Date: 11/21/14

10 Columbus St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $253,500
Buyer: Jiwan K. Chuwan
Seller: Gayle Akumianakis
Date: 11/21/14

39 Fordham Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James M. Monteith
Seller: Robert W. Perry
Date: 11/21/14

26 Hemlock Ridge
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Robert G. Rowe
Seller: David A. Kraus
Date: 11/14/14

11 Highland Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Anthony B. Torino
Seller: Lisa N. Wild
Date: 11/12/14

47-49 James Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Muhammad A. Razzaq
Seller: Francesco R. Depergola
Date: 11/21/14

60 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Alexis K. Simmons
Seller: Francis B. Liebel
Date: 11/21/14

41-43 Ley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Baldwin Street Realty LLC
Seller: 253 Center St Props Inc.
Date: 11/18/14

30 Logan Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Fox
Seller: John J. Martin
Date: 11/14/14

455 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $166,400
Buyer: Paula S. Wittenberg
Seller: Stephen Labun
Date: 11/25/14

1410 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Denis M. Lachapelle
Seller: William A. Saltman
Date: 11/14/14

Mark Dr. #12A
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Langone Realty Corp
Seller: Norman A. Pelley
Date: 11/13/14

104 North St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Alan E. Boissonneault
Seller: Suzanne Griffin
Date: 11/26/14

32 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael Lyman
Seller: Lee J. Simmons
Date: 11/21/14

111 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Michael E. Crean
Seller: Robert G. Rowe
Date: 11/14/14

41 Stewart Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Edward Lisouski
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 11/24/14

BRIMFIELD

110 John Haley Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $187,655
Buyer: Michael C. Egan
Seller: Pelletier, Brian P., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/14

6 Saint Clair Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Michelle Cox
Date: 11/10/14

295 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Brian S. Sacerdote
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/20/14

151 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $272,450
Buyer: Lauryn N. Fennell
Seller: Benjamin J. Kreft
Date: 11/25/14

CHESTER

102 Old State Hwy.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Alos
Seller: Robert E. Hohenberger
Date: 11/25/14

CHICOPEE

100 Angela Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Jeremy Redmond
Seller: Donoghue, Kahtleen, (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

99 Beaumont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Malone
Seller: Marzena K. Samek
Date: 11/14/14

60 Beech St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Shaun R. Cote
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 11/14/14

90 Cambridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: John M. Mikkola
Seller: Wayne J. Conti
Date: 11/17/14

22 Cherryvale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Cecelia A. Devine
Seller: Jonathan J. Cassella
Date: 11/12/14

465 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Paul S. Greene
Seller: Jeffrey K. Toler
Date: 11/25/14

34 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $161,900
Buyer: Roger G. Williams
Seller: Donna M. Rowe-Scott
Date: 11/25/14

58 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,274
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Wesley C. Drum
Date: 11/24/14

23 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Brian W. Farnsworth
Seller: Michael Minkos
Date: 11/21/14

9 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Rock
Seller: Shirley A. Gibson
Date: 11/25/14

48 Edward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Philip M. Donnelly
Seller: Diane M. Lapite
Date: 11/26/14

23 Farmington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Joshua D. Provost
Seller: John J. Florek
Date: 11/18/14

247 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Christine K. Racette
Date: 11/28/14

40 High St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $641,000
Buyer: Double D. Investments LLC
Seller: KV Properties LLC
Date: 11/10/14

16 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $219,170
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Shannon M. Gaud
Date: 11/20/14

77 Labelle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: Rafael Santos
Seller: Ellen M. Pray
Date: 11/25/14

37 Lapa Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $235,625
Buyer: Christine M. Halama
Seller: Maria Koziol
Date: 11/17/14

28 Lucretia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,300
Buyer: MJT Properties LLC
Seller: Rooftop Properties Inc.
Date: 11/25/14

68 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Alyssa M. Os
Seller: Sharon E. Doucette
Date: 11/14/14

42 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Alan L. Beaudry
Seller: James M. Roy
Date: 11/19/14

542 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kelly R. Ryan
Seller: Lori A. Stpierre
Date: 11/19/14

10 Myrtle St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Anthony Resnick
Seller: Dorothy Randall
Date: 11/18/14

25 Myrtle St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,170
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Marc E. Chevalier
Date: 11/20/14

N/A
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael S. Poggi
Seller: GKRR Assocs.
Date: 11/20/14

162 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Oleksiy Zhyboyedov
Seller: Dennis J. Dunigan
Date: 11/14/14

12 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Maria Maziarz
Seller: Gerald J. Carney
Date: 11/21/14

20 Park St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Daniel Branco
Seller: Alda M. Carreira
Date: 11/20/14

36 Rivers Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Helen Properties LLC
Seller: 36-38 Rivers Ave. Realty LLC
Date: 11/25/14

216 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Robert J. Czajka
Seller: Paul Kreminec
Date: 11/28/14

46 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Management Inc.
Date: 11/20/14

4 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Bruce A. Benson
Seller: Nicki M. Brunetti
Date: 11/20/14

51 Sunnyside St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sandra Mosher
Seller: Cheryl Boissonnault
Date: 11/14/14

14 Westport Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Dawson
Seller: Stoner FT
Date: 11/26/14

57 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $186,712
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Steven Gonet
Date: 11/13/14

EAST LONGMEADOW

100 Franconia Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ryan T. Morton
Seller: Gary O. Metzger
Date: 11/21/14

40 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Zuccalo
Seller: Hall, Phyllis, (Estate)
Date: 11/10/14

216 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Stephen Bilia
Seller: Latourelle, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 11/26/14

11 Savoy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John F. Benjamin
Seller: Mark J. Hardy
Date: 11/10/14

143 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Lynn M. Rowland
Seller: Ned S. Schwarz
Date: 11/26/14

77 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jung Kang
Seller: Jambazian, Barbara F., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/14

GRANVILLE

421 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Ashley N. Rescigno
Seller: Jay C. Goguen
Date: 11/24/14

133 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Paula J. Cross
Seller: Judith M. Smith
Date: 11/14/14

HAMPDEN

548 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: David J. Nadeau
Seller: Jenifer P. Fasano
Date: 11/21/14

9 River Park Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $178,900
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Jones
Seller: Joan E. Gentile
Date: 11/17/14

HOLLAND

17 Brandon St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Lee M. Vaillancourt
Date: 11/28/14

28 Forest Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $214,700
Buyer: Vanessa Suarez
Seller: Bruce N. Laprade
Date: 11/17/14

4 Maybrook Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: William J. Fonner
Seller: Mackenzie E. Langley
Date: 11/21/14

HOLYOKE

43 Arden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kristen A. Shea
Seller: Terrance W. Leary
Date: 11/17/14

10 George St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Todd A. McGee
Seller: Kathleen Plasse
Date: 11/26/14

22 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Connor M. Dooley
Seller: Robert J. Rose
Date: 11/21/14

653 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Melinda S. Couture
Seller: Joan M. Archambault
Date: 11/24/14

12 Roosevelt Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jessica Rosario
Seller: John Henriques
Date: 11/26/14

226-230 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: 228 Sargeant Street LLC
Seller: Warren T. Barnshaw
Date: 11/21/14

31 Sheehan Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Joseph Zurheide
Seller: Roger W. Fournier
Date: 11/12/14

44 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Cynthia A. Ward
Date: 11/13/14

6 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: James Brunelle
Seller: Richard C. Page
Date: 11/24/14

276 Whitney Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Elaine A. Pluta
Seller: Lisa P. Thomas
Date: 11/12/14

LONGMEADOW

104 Albemarle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $227,200
Buyer: Christopher E. Distefano
Seller: George B. Ackley
Date: 11/21/14

21 Ashford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael A. Waterhouse
Seller: Anna M. Camerota
Date: 11/14/14

105 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Daniel B. Waterman
Seller: I Buysellhomes LLC
Date: 11/25/14

52 Fairway Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Ryan Lee
Seller: Thomas C. Corbett
Date: 11/21/14

22 Falmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Rolland M. Combe
Seller: Daniels, Margaret P., (Estate)
Date: 11/10/14

256 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Peter M. Stearns
Seller: Cecelia I. Braica
Date: 11/21/14

154 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Blakesley
Seller: David L. Dambrov
Date: 11/21/14

951 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $673,930
Buyer: Aaron D. Kugelmass
Seller: Cynthia A. Pratt
Date: 11/21/14

207 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Donald J. Collins
Seller: Kurt S. Rachdorf
Date: 11/24/14

128 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Penguin Realty Inc.
Seller: Ralph A. Merullo
Date: 11/12/14

183 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $269,467
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Cynthia J. Kulle
Date: 11/24/14

70 Shady Side Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Mark A. Camossi
Seller: Michael J. Pistrich
Date: 11/18/14

48 Willett Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Sharon A. Hart
Seller: Michael N. Taniwha
Date: 11/18/14

LUDLOW

845 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Moran
Seller: Qualahnia K. Suggs
Date: 11/25/14

49 Essex St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christine Casagrande
Seller: David M. Garcia
Date: 11/12/14

50 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Katherine M. Charron
Seller: Alain H. Ricard
Date: 11/25/14

15 Richmond Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ryan B. Churchill
Seller: Peter M. Roxo
Date: 11/17/14

258 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Michael T. Stierle
Seller: Robert A. Chrzan
Date: 11/24/14

41 Susan Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Fernandes
Seller: Patrick D. Meffen
Date: 11/10/14

88 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Joel Marrero
Date: 11/25/14

211 Wedgewood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Eric J. Lacoste
Seller: David A. Gamache
Date: 11/19/14

111 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Arlindo M. Alves
Seller: Clara Alves
Date: 11/19/14

26 Wilson St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Laurinda Marques
Seller: Peter W. Leonczyk
Date: 11/24/14

MONSON

55 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Harris
Seller: Diane M. Oppel
Date: 11/28/14

57 Carpenter Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jessica J. Biron
Seller: Andrew P. Beaulieu
Date: 11/17/14

73 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Keelin White
Seller: Bank of America
Date: 11/10/14

4 Country Club Heights
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Brandon W. Houle
Seller: Normand M. Evon
Date: 11/14/14

121 Fenton Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Danielle L. Beaulieu
Seller: James R. Hosey
Date: 11/17/14

270 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Paul E. Kida
Seller: Kevin M. Brown
Date: 11/12/14

65 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Christopher Lepoer
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 11/12/14

13 Stewart Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Wicks
Seller: Peter A. Kuselias
Date: 11/13/14

PALMER

196 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kyle Gouvin
Seller: Angel S. Santiago
Date: 11/21/14

27 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Ronald P. Christensen
Seller: Thomas A. Curtis
Date: 11/17/14

3041 Hillside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Tina R. Serrazina
Seller: Elizabeth A. Pobieglo
Date: 11/24/14

11 Holbrook St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: David G. Walker
Seller: Gerald F. Quesnel
Date: 11/14/14

22 Linda St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joan L. Boudreau
Seller: Carol Pederzani
Date: 11/26/14

21 Norma St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $177,464
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard Zwyrbla
Date: 11/19/14

95 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Catarino
Seller: Mark A. Maynard
Date: 11/25/14

3005 Prospect St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $191,500
Buyer: Robert W. Manseau
Seller: High Street RT
Date: 11/26/14

RUSSELL

1067 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Jeremy M. Donnelly
Seller: Joseph J. Malcovsky
Date: 11/14/14

50 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Walsh
Seller: John L. Berry
Date: 11/24/14

SPRINGFIELD

763 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Christian R. McCollum
Seller: Robert E. McCollum
Date: 11/21/14

Andrew St. (ES)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $651,543
Buyer: Hunter Place Apartments
Seller: Hunter Place Associates
Date: 11/13/14

67 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Claudia Labour
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 11/25/14

980 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: HS Holding LLC
Seller: Quality Properties LLC
Date: 11/21/14

50 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Bhola Gautam
Seller: Cheryl A. Stone
Date: 11/28/14

48 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Carol J. Flouton
Seller: Kevin R. O’Brien
Date: 11/25/14

36 Bonnyview St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,800
Buyer: Marlene Marshall
Seller: KGL Group LLC
Date: 11/20/14

1105 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Margarita Nieves
Seller: JJS Capital Investment LLC
Date: 11/12/14

628 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kayrouz Realty LLC
Seller: Nicholas Ghaname
Date: 11/20/14

630 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kayrouz Realty LLC
Seller: Nicholas Ghaname
Date: 11/20/14

115 Carnavon Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,000
Seller: Bonetti, Catherine B., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/14

14 Castle St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Evan Long
Seller: R. S. Cook
Date: 11/28/14

21 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 11/12/14

780 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Baystate Medical Center Inc.
Seller: Seven Eighty Club LLP
Date: 11/20/14

833 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Meggan M. Meade
Seller: Heriberto Flores
Date: 11/28/14

91-93 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $206,734
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Maritza Tejada
Date: 11/25/14

40 Covington St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jashon A. Williams
Seller: Richard D. Horne
Date: 11/21/14

45 Duggan Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wilmarie Crespo
Seller: Juan Valdes
Date: 11/20/14

22 Dunbar St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Tony D. Vo
Seller: Igor Gustev
Date: 11/26/14

8 Ellery St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Malynda M. Riopelle
Seller: Joseph C. Basile
Date: 11/10/14

146 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Adrian Piris
Seller: Jason Balut
Date: 11/17/14

86 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Julia Estela
Seller: Sanyalee Dejesus
Date: 11/25/14

26 Flora St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Raiche
Seller: Calvin P. Richard
Date: 11/14/14

155 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joanne O’Connor
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 11/12/14

103 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ernestine C. Bess
Seller: Iswald, Tanya, (Estate)
Date: 11/19/14

36 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Warren L. Barnett
Seller: John P. Jarzabski
Date: 11/20/14

128 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Johanna C. Cecilia
Seller: Jermaine J. Barnett
Date: 11/14/14

33 Hardy St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Nana Anowuo
Seller: Connie-Jo Russo
Date: 11/19/14

60-62 Hastings St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,600
Buyer: Eric D. Gordon
Seller: Robert F. Chalero
Date: 11/13/14

161 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 11/12/14

22-24 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Lawndale Street RT
Seller: William A. Dowell
Date: 11/26/14

83 Mallowhill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Brett D. Kalish
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 11/20/14

60 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Nancie B. Anzivino
Seller: Marek Dybacki
Date: 11/21/14

75 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $121,500
Buyer: Aniceto R. Reyes
Seller: John W. Bryant
Date: 11/14/14

13 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Orange Park Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Roxanna Fredette
Date: 11/26/14

306 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Best Pizza Inc.
Seller: Elmon LLC
Date: 11/14/14

199 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: John P. Cadigan
Seller: Paul M. Lafleur
Date: 11/21/14

125 Roanoke Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Wayne D. Robinson
Seller: Michael T. McNally
Date: 11/14/14

718 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Nadine S. Michel
Seller: John B. Young
Date: 11/13/14

105 South Shore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Joyce Porter-Debose
Seller: Gladys E. Cousineau
Date: 11/12/14

156 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Easton A. Coffie
Seller: Nancie B. Anzivino
Date: 11/21/14

99 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Alex Dobiecki
Seller: James F. Moriarty
Date: 11/20/14

501 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: Petrakis Realty LLC
Seller: David Seaman
Date: 11/24/14

176 Tamarack Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $180,300
Buyer: Juliana F. Castrillon
Seller: Kathleen M. Brenner
Date: 11/17/14

23 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Anned M. Soto
Seller: Kevin J. Tessier
Date: 11/17/14

471 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: John W. Zizik
Seller: Kevin M. O’Connor
Date: 11/12/14

40 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Barbeau
Seller: Sandra J. Moore
Date: 11/20/14

72 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jason Hansen
Seller: Agnes A. Barber
Date: 11/17/14

62 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Tony Anthony
Date: 11/20/14

625 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Tuan Truong
Seller: Chuong T. Nguyen
Date: 11/13/14

Williamsburg Dr. #36
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Raban LLC
Seller: FNMA
Date: 11/25/14

83 Wilton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Victor M. Aguirre
Seller: James F. Fahey
Date: 11/28/14

73 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marianne Alvarado
Seller: Josephine C. Muska
Date: 11/21/14

SOUTHWICK

14 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Gail J. Lariviere
Date: 11/19/14

71 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Marjorie A. Keating
Date: 11/18/14

114 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Bradway
Seller: Glowacki, Jean M., (Estate)
Date: 11/14/14

117 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Erin M. Laughlin
Seller: Janet A. Ghareeb
Date: 11/17/14

17 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Larry H. Phillips
Seller: RBS Citizens Bank
Date: 11/21/14

298 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Matthew J. King
Seller: Paula S. Wittenberg
Date: 11/25/14

28 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $447,000
Buyer: Donald E. Coffin
Seller: William D. Acquaro
Date: 11/25/14

Mort Vining Road #3
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Valeriy Solokhin
Seller: B&B Construction Inc.
Date: 11/20/14

27 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Kerri Francis
Seller: New England Remodeling
Date: 11/25/14

124 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Jeremy R. Becker
Seller: Regina F. Bates
Date: 11/14/14

53 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Jason M. Derosier
Seller: Mark S. Fletcher
Date: 11/18/14

24 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Margaret G. Graveline
Seller: Robert J. Rzasa
Date: 11/12/14

154 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Irene Roy
Seller: Margaret A. McCool
Date: 11/24/14

33 Woodland Ridge
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $199,719
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Jeffrey A. Stenberg
Date: 11/17/14

WEST SPRINGFIELD

217 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Ann M. Clark
Seller: Maria Villandry
Date: 11/14/14

6 Austin Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $446,500
Buyer: Sanjana Pai
Seller: John D. Eaton

61 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Renaud
Seller: David Gamelli
Date: 11/21/14

30 Cottage St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Paw Htoo
Seller: KANDC Associates LLC
Date: 11/13/14

674 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Brice W. Herrick
Seller: Scott T. McCoy
Date: 11/14/14

72 George St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sarupa Rai
Seller: John J. Murphy
Date: 11/21/14

10 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Dzemal Jusufbegovic
Seller: Richard F. Seidell
Date: 11/21/14

16 North St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christine M. Langone
Seller: David D. Delnero
Date: 11/21/14

76 Old Barn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Jeffrey K. Toler
Seller: Robin M. Parent
Date: 11/25/14

14 Orchardview St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Christine M. Amsden
Seller: Cheryl A. Hohmann
Date: 11/26/14

146 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: I. Fernandez-Almodovar
Seller: Gerard Desjardins
Date: 11/28/14

55 Partridge Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Michael N. Beaudry
Seller: Frederick C. Bell
Date: 11/18/14

18-20 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: Julia Reynoso
Date: 11/14/14

74 Russell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Parsu R. Sinchuri
Seller: Lilia Dzhenzherukha
Date: 11/28/14

35-A Summit St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: TEL Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Alouise
Date: 11/26/14

39-41 Summit St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: TEL Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Alouise
Date: 11/26/14

WESTFIELD

35 Bowdoin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Derek Burdick
Seller: William T. Daley
Date: 11/28/14

7 Brentwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: William F. Carlin
Seller: Luiz, Bernardino Jr., (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

15 Briarcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $156,052
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Patrick J. Flynn
Date: 11/12/14

48 Brookline Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Albert D. Bakalis
Seller: Henry E. Rivera
Date: 11/10/14

40 Butternut Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Scott McCoy
Seller: William J. Persch
Date: 11/14/14

34 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Jason R. Fiore
Seller: Brian S. Winters
Date: 11/21/14

27 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,900
Buyer: Scot A. Lambert
Seller: Killips, Robert J., (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

40 Darby Dr.
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: William Lemanski
Seller: Alcide E. Galarneau
Date: 11/24/14

32 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,330
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jeffrey A. Emken
Date: 11/25/14

14 Grandview Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Phoebe L. Harris
Seller: David G. Carpenter
Date: 11/25/14

498 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Benjamin A. Lisheness
Seller: Ian A. Scott
Date: 11/14/14

191 Munger Hill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Alyssa M. Goodreau
Seller: Joseph F. Rizza
Date: 11/14/14

49 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: William Daley
Seller: Michael J. Callahan
Date: 11/28/14

209 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Maureen A. Phelon
Seller: Sandra J. Oliver
Date: 11/25/14

466 Pochassic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Carl M. Schwarzenbach
Seller: Leah R. Swords
Date: 11/13/14

167 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: David S. Prouty
Seller: Kathryn V. Roberts
Date: 11/26/14

60 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sonia Aube
Seller: Edward J. Barrett
Date: 11/13/14

538 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Robert E. Calsetta
Seller: Susan M. Tatro
Date: 11/13/14

28 Southgate Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Brian G. Chen
Seller: Scott A. Spear
Date: 11/21/14

20 Stephanie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,900
Buyer: Christopher Wiggs
Seller: Aspen Props Holdings LLC
Date: 11/19/14

WILBRAHAM

5 Beechwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Blake H. Gelonese
Seller: Bronislaw L. Sajdak
Date: 11/20/14

2 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: William F. Brenner
Seller: Edward C. Coffey
Date: 11/26/14

2 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Patrick Meffen
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 11/10/14

77 Cherry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $329,605
Buyer: Bronislaw L. Sajdak
Seller: 2301 Boston Road LLC
Date: 11/20/14

35 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Willard W. Boss
Seller: Ronald C. Nobbs
Date: 11/21/14

151 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Juan C. Rodriguez-Lopez
Seller: Joseph P. Raiche
Date: 11/14/14

1 Manor Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Julie A. Russell
Seller: Richard S. Stamm
Date: 11/12/14

11 Merrill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Megan R. Buckley
Seller: Andrew E. Litowitz
Date: 11/26/14

7 Red Gap Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Scott Kertenis
Seller: H&L Tassinari Builders Inc.
Date: 11/20/14

34 Sandlewood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $419,779
Buyer: Joseph R. Kennedy
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 11/21/14

Sandlewood Dr. #36
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $406,746
Buyer: Joanne Mary Guadio TR
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 11/14/14

180 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Peter Goodale
Seller: Annie C. Zheng
Date: 11/10/14

1 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Gary D. Poehler
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 11/13/14

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

7 Bayberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Mary V. Dougherty
Seller: Paul E. Drummond
Date: 11/20/14

66 Bridge St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Zachary B. Fried
Seller: Fina, Angela C., (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

16 Edge Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Lei Lian
Seller: Kimberly Y. Chicone
Date: 11/24/14

40 Elf Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $271,300
Buyer: Ramin Soltani
Seller: Matthew J. Pogoda
Date: 11/21/14

Harris St. #69
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: UFP Eastern Division Inc.
Seller: Harris Milk Transport Co.
Date: 11/12/14

25 Merrick Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,155
Buyer: Dennis Cavaliere
Seller: David H. Glassberg
Date: 11/10/14

29 Mill Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: 29 Mill Lane TR
Seller: Mill Lane NT
Date: 11/14/14

132 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Keedy
Seller: Ashley D. Keedy
Date: 11/18/14

80 Pine St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $297,750
Buyer: Killian O’Connell
Seller: Liza A. Bouchard
Date: 11/24/14

89 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $319,684
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lewis R. Fleischner
Date: 11/24/14

BELCHERTOWN

202 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $314,900
Buyer: Jonathan J. Cassella
Seller: Daren E. Winckel
Date: 11/13/14

25 Chestnut Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Christine E. Wanat
Seller: Francesco Dellolio
Date: 11/10/14

14 Edelcy Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Waskiewicz
Seller: Max W. Bock
Date: 11/21/14

617 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Jane E. Jalbert
Seller: Stanley H. Libucha
Date: 11/20/14

234 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Ferrier
Seller: Elizabeth A. Jekot
Date: 11/25/14

88 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $132,678
Buyer: USA
Seller: Bruce J. Sibya
Date: 11/13/14

123 Granby Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Jacqueline M. Fredenburgh
Seller: Jeffrey H. Mckie
Date: 11/26/14

39 Grenwich Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Donald J. Powers
Seller: Thomas A. Ciolek
Date: 11/14/14

24 Nathaniel Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Pacheco
Seller: Jacqueline Fredenburgh
Date: 11/26/14

Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: LJ Development LLC
Seller: Wilson, Robert A., (Estate)
Date: 11/26/14

29 Old Pelham Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kate A. Sypek
Seller: Brenda M. Silva
Date: 11/26/14

27 Sherwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Rosary M. Blair
Seller: Richard D. White
Date: 11/24/14

64 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,500
Buyer: Michael T. McNally
Seller: Tadeusz Szadkowski
Date: 11/14/14

60 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Samuel O. Walker
Seller: David P. Wanczyk
Date: 11/25/14

255 West St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Frank E. Dzwonkoski
Date: 11/25/14

53 Wilson Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Joseph Baffour
Seller: Maxon, Kathleen, (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

CUMMINGTON

13 Potash Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Carol R. Stevenson
Seller: Judith M. Moore
Date: 11/14/14

EASTHAMPTON

12 Ballard St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,910
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Catherine Newsome
Date: 11/26/14

31 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Linfei Liu
Seller: Richard J. Shea
Date: 11/17/14

52 Campbell Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Edward J. Parr
Seller: William G. Massey
Date: 11/26/14

8 Clark Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Mary E. Bowen
Seller: Douglas A. Bowen
Date: 11/17/14

42 Division St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Sylvia A. Buzzee
Seller: Jacob Schrader
Date: 11/21/14

25 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Michael B. Sundel
Seller: Joseph Wozniak
Date: 11/14/14

27 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Allison E. Guidry
Seller: Andrew R. Tilbe
Date: 11/19/14

17 Kingsberry Way
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Maria A. Colpack
Seller: Czelusniak Custom Homes
Date: 11/18/14

34 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Joseph Wozniak
Seller: Kyle M. Adamski
Date: 11/14/14

32 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Michelle Meyers
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 11/25/14

34 Treehouse Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Regis Corvee
Seller: EH Homeownership LLC
Date: 11/14/14

15 Truehart Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William Gnatek
Seller: Krieger, Dolores C., (Estate)
Date: 11/19/14

4 Wendell Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jesus J. Vega
Seller: Donald E. Macleod RET
Date: 11/25/14

48 Westview Terrace
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Eve S. Eichwald
Seller: Stanley E. Michalski
Date: 11/14/14

29 Zabek Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Bachand
Seller: Thomas J. Colpack
Date: 11/14/14

GOSHEN

27 West St.
Goshen, MA 01026
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Sherri L. Andrews
Seller: Clayton, Jenna, (Estate)
Date: 11/21/14

GRANBY

11 Acrebrook Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Jeremy L. Redmond
Date: 11/14/14

1 Greystone Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Labrecque
Seller: James B. Bright
Date: 11/26/14

148 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Kenneth J. Poulin
Seller: William Martin

HADLEY

53 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Jason M. Kicza
Seller: Michael H. Spanknebel
Date: 11/24/14

13 Laurana Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $263,700
Buyer: Matthew Olszewski
Seller: Susan A. Scranton
Date: 11/21/14

15 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mark R. Moriarty
Seller: Russell, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 11/13/14

HUNTINGTON

2 Allen Coit Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sandra L. Dunn
Seller: Westcott FT
Date: 11/20/14

13 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $227,800
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Joshua M. Noonan
Date: 11/13/14

NORTHAMPTON

68 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Ann S. Knickerbocker
Seller: Ellen T. Miller-Mack
Date: 11/14/14

18 Fairview Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Susan E. Stebbins
Seller: Kathleen Denning
Date: 11/26/14

78 Hawley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Erin A. Moore
Seller: Paul L. Holt
Date: 11/21/14

202 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Diane K. Merritt
Seller: Jonathan D. Richmond
Date: 11/12/14

14 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Teresa J. Pianta
Seller: Adam L. Zucker
Date: 11/13/14

56 Lincoln Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Michael E. Staub
Seller: Gabriel T. Cade
Date: 11/14/14

17 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: EZMJ LLC
Seller: Marie L. Papillon
Date: 11/21/14

196 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: 300 Elm Street LLC
Seller: Anne G. Marley
Date: 11/25/14

46 Marshall St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $268,500
Buyer: Rebecca M. Allen-Oleet
Seller: Panayotis Kevrekidis
Date: 11/26/14

127 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Netania Shapiro
Seller: James L. Zieminski
Date: 11/25/14

155 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Kathryn I. Dominguez
Seller: Donna M. Riley
Date: 11/14/14

269 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Anne W. Hopkinson
Seller: Jane C. Kulis
Date: 11/14/14

242 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Lawson R. Wulsin
Seller: Edward A. Sr. & J. M. Towles TR
Date: 11/20/14

185 Spring Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Engebretson
Seller: Thomas J. Coogan
Date: 11/14/14

305 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Lococo
Seller: James K. Dimos
Date: 11/21/14

PELHAM

44 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $292,075
Buyer: Gregory M. Chilenski
Seller: Ernest D. May
Date: 11/18/14

55 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Alvarez
Seller: R. Mason Bunker RET
Date: 11/14/14

SOUTH HADLEY

10 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $252,445
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Megan Smith
Date: 11/25/14

14 Hunter Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Devin R. Crawley
Seller: Edward F. Jackson
Date: 11/21/14

1 Lansing Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Susan Wilson
Seller: Alice H. Haber
Date: 11/14/14

23 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Michael T. Wimer
Seller: Anthony T. Iannolo
Date: 11/13/14

8 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Stefanelli
Seller: Ronald Baldwin
Date: 11/24/14

286 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Amy L. Galik
Seller: Helen C. Casey
Date: 11/14/14

49 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Angela B. Haggerty
Seller: Anne M. Downey
Date: 11/24/14

6 Pheasant Run
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Mark R. Marion
Seller: Joseph M. Nolan
Date: 11/20/14

31 Pine Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mary H. Damato
Seller: Kimberly R. Greaney
Date: 11/18/14

4 Rita Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ian P. Lariviere
Seller: Stephen C. Scherlin
Date: 11/14/14

21 Spring Meadows
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jason S. Balut
Seller: Ruth A. Doyle RET
Date: 11/17/14

36 Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Brandon Adams
Seller: William F. McManus
Date: 11/20/14

3 Woodcrest Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $399,990
Buyer: Timdee Rainey Inv. LLC
Seller: Robert L. Mathieu
Date: 11/26/14

14 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Ellen Miller-Mack
Seller: Linda S. Samano LT
Date: 11/14/14

SOUTHAMPTON

34 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Florida Corp.
Seller: Joseph C. Sampson
Date: 11/17/14

113 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Haley E. Pearl
Seller: Andrew P. Murphy
Date: 11/24/14

29 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $405,800
Buyer: Michael Chmura
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 11/26/14

41 Lead Mine Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Keith M. Holbrook
Seller: Charles L. Filkoski
Date: 11/18/14

5 Old County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Amy R. Adamski
Seller: Theodore H. Blais
Date: 11/14/14

WARE

320 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Aaron M. Sundberg
Seller: Craig S. Harder
Date: 11/21/14

241 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Lars R. Stanley
Seller: Willard W. Boss
Date: 11/21/14

26 Pulaski St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $182,750
Buyer: Matteo Colletta
Seller: Richard Binns
Date: 11/14/14

27 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $415,625
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Joseph C. Ragno
Date: 11/17/14

WESTHAMPTON

36 Clapp Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $1,775,000
Buyer: Jennifer Milikowsky
Seller: James H. Averill TR
Date: 11/20/14

80 Easthampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Meehan Estates Inc.
Seller: Sarah W. Hollis
Date: 11/14/14

51 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Guy B. Delozier
Seller: Sylvia A. Buzzee
Date: 11/20/14

15 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Benjamin B. Bedell
Seller: Carolyn A. White IRT
Date: 11/18/14

290 Southampton Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Thomas Raschi
Seller: Ricardo Portalatin
Date: 11/14/14

WILLIAMSBURG

77 Hemenway Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Gregory Kilbride
Seller: Cross, Norman H., (Estate)
Date: 11/17/14

17 Mountain St.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Diane M. Lacasse
Seller: Richard A. Nelson
Date: 11/19/14

WORTHINGTON

43 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gabriel K. Shippee
Seller: Tanya E. Lerose
Date: 11/28/14

Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Allbee, Jonathan G.
126 Bridges Road
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/24/14

Barclay, James K.
2 Anita Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Barszewski, Daniel J.
89 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Bella Bags by Marcia
Mazochia-Harms, Marcia M.
12 Willow Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Bernard, Richard H.
PO Box 790
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Biddle, David W.
P.O. Box 701
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Bouchard, Linda M.
55 Athol Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/16/14

Bowe, Sandra
a/k/a Commesso, Sandra
138 Three Rivers Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/22/14

Bowes, Suzanne Lynn
a/k/a Brandt, Suzanne Lynn
79 Jackson St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Chartier, Donald Alfred
Chartier, Joyce May
735 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Cooper, Brian R.
19 Ave. C Apt #2
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/24/14

Cote, Beth A.
6 Smith St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/24/14

Coyne, Kelly P.
a/k/a Lyons, Kelly P.
54 Yorktowne Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Dapper, Joseph E.
Russo, Susan J.
670 Old Petersham Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Davis, Robert J.
14 Ellington St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Deauseault, William Frank
20 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

DePace, Katelyn M.
a/k/a Morin, Katelyn M.
a/k/a Burke, Katelyn M
18 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Deschenes, Robert R.
32 Berbay Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Durand, Andrew
94 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Fortier, Jerome S.
Fortier, Sandra A.
PO Box 1186
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/14

Fournier, Joshua Adam
62 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Fox, Michael T.
Fox, Cheryl A.
a/k/a Stratton, Cheryl A.
735 Memorial Dr., Lot 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Gardner, Todd D.
Gardner, Barbara B.
1562 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Gayac, Diosdado L.
104 Johnson Road, Unit 10
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Girard, James A.
Girard, Margaret S.
58 Freeman Dr., Apt. 12
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Grandy-Merkel, Pamela Y.
31 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Grimaldi, Jane K.
a/k/a Cyranowski, Jane K.
379 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Hatchett, Johnnie A.
644 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Hooper, Debra J.
46 Balis St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Kelley, Lawrence T.
Kelley, Tracy M.
a/k/a Fitzgerald, Tracy M.
15 Crestmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Krawiec, Walter L.
36 1/2 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/26/14

Ly, Hung Van
Nguyen, Hang
245 Allen St
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Marrero, Venancio
111 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Meagher, Robert C.
41 Tracy Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Miller, Lawrence
Miller, Susan
150 Ashalnd St., #503
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Miner, Annette Y.
384 Tokeneke Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/14

O’Connell, William J.
82 Broad St., Apt. 4
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Ortiz-Rivera, Lourdes M.
27 Bancroft St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Partlow, Michael R.
PO Box 325
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Peyron, Joanne M.
54 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Rehayem, Abdullah B.
Rehayem, Lynn C.
41 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/18/14

Roy, Annmarie
155 Balance Rock Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Ruge, Anna
356 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Ruge, Oksana P.
145 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Santos, Nancy A.
62 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/17/14

Spirito, Mark A.
99 Tilley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Timberlake, Aaron C.
32 Olive St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/24/14

Velazquez, Marelin
293 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Vizard, Jonathan Jason
Vizard, Jennifer Anne
328 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Wiggins, Charles W.
117 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/19/14

Wilson, Robert R.
Wilson, Suzanne I.
a/k/a Eisermann, Suzanne
17 Noble Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/20/14

Young, Vera S.
a/k/a Young, Shauntae V.
47 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/24/14

Zamboni, Silvia O.
122 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 11/25/14

Doing Business as Certificates

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of December 2014.

AGAWAM

Bags on the Go
55 Ramah Circle
Chellis Collins

Feeding Hills Wellness Center
567 Springfield St.
Christine Bailey

J & E Repair Service
47 Valentine Ter.
Joseph Catania

JH Walmart Tax
15 Worthington Brook Circle
Meenaxi H. Gada

RST Training
499 Springfield St.
Raymond Boissonault

CHICOPEE

Eric’s Sales
103 Lukasik St.
Eric Ladabouche

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Tattoo
6 Center St.
Andrew Barrett

Michael J. Ash Construction
30 East Street Ave.
Michael J. Ash

Rogers Auto Body
26 Old James St.
Roger Castonguay

GREENFIELD

Abram Son’s Renovations
111 Beacon St.
Brian Abramson

Chinese Body Work
91 Main St.
Yon Xia

Goodies Restaurant Inc.
256 Federal St.
Idanis Dimitrion

Ken’s Tax Prep
280 Main St.
Kenneth Lang

Meadows Café & Golf Center
398 Deerfield St.
Constant Poholek

The Vocal Artists Studio
38 Alden St.
Eileen Ruby

HOLYOKE

Epic Kids Clothing
134 High St.
Richard R. Rodriguez

Executive Vending
154 Rock Valley Road
John P. Larose

F & M Motor Sales
414 South St.
Michael Gruszka

Goodwill Industries of Pioneer Valley
235 South St.
Steven Mundhal

High Class Cuts
451 High St.
Gamaliel Soto

JGL Truck Sales
27 Jackson St.
Javier Gonzalez

Reyes Auto Sales
100 Main St.
Oscar Reyes

Sears Beauty Salon
50 Holyoke St.
Joni Jacobson

LUDLOW

Angle Home Building & Remodeling
65 Meadowlark Circle
Todd Goncalves

Joseph Testori Electrical Contractor
71 New Crest St.
Joseph Testori

Open Door Café
247 Cady St.
Arlinda Alves

PALMER

Go Mobile
1581 North Main St.
Kevin Elder

On 3 Photography
9 Carriage Dr.
Maryellen Roche

Payless Auto Repair
26 Wilbraham St.
Kelly Doyle

SOUTHWICK

4 Life Entertainment Organization
389 North Loomis St.
Spencer Lavoie

Five Star Transportation
809 College Highway
Theresa Lecrenski

Ger-Pal, Inc.
610 College Highway
Geraldine Bshara

JD Berry Contracting
274 Granville Road
James Berry

Linen Lady Gifts
60 Miller Road
Clara Scott

R2 Prints
22 South Longyard Road
Robert Slate Jr.

Systems Personnel
414 College Highway
Edward Carroll

Tanya Salon
627 College Highway
Tatyana Brathichenko

SPRINGFIELD

Georgie’s Barber Shop
776 Liberty St.
Jorge L. Cruz

Innovative Concepts
29 1st St.
Tiffany Lissa

La Zona Supermarket Corporation
24 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Mindy L. Torres

Millennium Leasing Inc.
622 Cottage St.
Faramarz Bahrehmand

Mindy’s Cleaning Service
132 Mayfair Ave.
Mindy L. Torres

Orange Scarf
677 South Branch Parkway
Diane R. Sabato

Pars, Inc.
622 Cottage St.
Faramarz Bahrehmand

Property Maintenance
56 Gilbert Ave.
Daniel Rivera

Ron Zundell
92 Bairdcrest Road
Ronald K. Zundell

Shelby Motors, LLC
180 Boston Rd.
Khalid Albaghadadi

The Day Spa
78 Maple St.
Jun Sun

United Way of Pioneer Valley
1441 Main St.
Raymond Berry

Vraceworks MA
556 St. James Ave.
Juan E. Maldonado

WESTFIELD

Bertera Chrysler Dodge
167 Springfield Road
Bertera Motors of Westfield

Fisher Health & Wellness
110 Christopher Dr.
Kimberly Fisher

Hair Design by Leah
37 Broad St.
Leah A. Huffmire

Isander Robles
37 Elm St.
Isander Robles

Sunset Oil Company
17 Old Quarry Road
Christopher F. Grady

Your Marketing Place
503 West Road
Gail Roberts

Incorporations

Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Global Platform Solutions Corp., 46 Cottonwood Lane, Agawam, MA 01001. Chester Stanley Wojcik, Jr. Sale and lease of equipment.

CHICOPEE

Al Lafleur Inc., 467 East Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Albert Lafleur, same. Auto repair and sales.

FEEDING HILLS

Get Done Cleaning Services Inc., 26 Day Ave., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Leandro De Siqueira, same. Janitorial services.

GNG Discount Shop Inc., 662 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Gina Calabria, 61 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Nonprofit organization to collect donations for homeless veterans.

GREENFIELD

Deputy Sherriffs Association of Franklin County Inc., 160 Elm St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Joseph Lachance, 440 Leyden Road, Greenfield, MA 01301.

HOLYOKE

Dean Nimmer Arts Inc., 146 Allyn Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. Dean Nimmer, same. To create, sell, distribute and provide art related projects, art publications, art books and art material to the general public for public use.

LONGMEADOW

CB Leasing Inc., 60 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Gerald Coia, same. Derek Rodrigues, same. Equipment leasing.

LUDLOW

Global Compass Inc., 116 Warwick Dr., Ludlow, MA 01056. Derek Rodrigues, same. Construction industry with a focus on asbestos, lead, and mold removal.

SOUTHAMPTON

Gargan Paint and Paper Inc., 7 Center St., Southampton, MA 01073. Joseph Gargan, same. Painting and wallpapering services.

SOUTHWICK

Gardner Aerospace Services Inc., 2 Amberleaf Way, Southwick, MA 01077. Bernard Gardner, same. Aviation consultant providing various services including evaluation, maintenance oversight and damage assessment for new and pre-owned aircraft.

SPRINGFIELD

A & M Gas Mart Inc., 1390 Allen St., Springfield, A 01118. Asem Aydah, 68 Grover St., Springfield, MA 01104. Convenience store with gasoline.

Dreamz Made True Inc., 20 Rupert St., Springfield, MA 01108. Alycya Raquel Cook, same. The mission of this organization is to empower and encourage young ladies with positive interactions that helps build self-confidence and self-esteem where they are prepared to be successful as women.

Excellent Cuts Basketball Organization, 121 Wait St., Springfield, MA 01104. Willie Arthur Evans Jr., same. Basketball team and individual instruction; participation in various basketball leagues and tournaments (local and out of state); mentorship.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

EZ Transport Inc., 134 New Bridge St., Second Floor, West Springfield, MA 01089. Shakhmardan Shakirov, same. Business operating specialty and dedicated services of transporting foods, commercial goods, vehicles, and other commodities via flatbed, container, and heavy hauling trailers on a for-hire basis.

WESTFIELD

Aliganism Inc., 358 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Gani Dinc, 398 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Pizza and other fast foods restaurant.

Gee Force Trans Inc., 19B Otis St., Westfield, MA 01085. Igor Banar, same. Business operating specialty and dedicated services of transporting foods, commercial goods, vehicles, and other commodities via flatbed, container, and heavy hauling trailers on a for-hire basis.

American Colors Inc., 77 George St., Second Floor, Westfield, MA 01085. Dmitriy Kaplyuk, same. Auto body painting.

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Briefcase Departments

UMass President Robert Caret to Step Down
AMHERST — University of Massachusetts president Robert Caret has announced he will leave his job after four years to become the next chancellor of the University of Maryland system. Caret, who became president of the five-campus UMass system in July 2011, begins his new position in July. Before coming to Massachusetts, he had spent much of his career at Towson University, near Baltimore, where he worked as a faculty member, dean, executive vice president, president, and provost. “I could not say no to an offer to return to my home state, where I will be closer to my family,” Caret wrote in a statement. He will succeed chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan, who has led the 12-institution Maryland system for the past 12 years. In a statement, Kirwan praised his successor, saying, “I’ve known Bob Caret for several years. He has had significant positive impact on each institution he has led. The University System of Maryland and the state will benefit greatly from his leadership in the years ahead.” Caret, who will be formally introduced to the University of Maryland community at a news conference Friday, will earn $600,000 a year, and his contract will run for five years. At UMass, he was paid about $500,000 a year. He will be taking over a much larger system, with 162,000 students and an operating budget of $4.9 billion. UMass has half as many students and a budget of $2.9 billion.

MassBenchmarks Report Optimistic About Area’s Economic Prospects
HADLEY — The state’s workforce and job seekers have reason for optimism, according to the economists behind MassBenchmarks, a study of the state’s economy prepared by the UMass Donahue Institute. “State gross product growth has kept pace with strong national growth for the past two quarters,” according to the report. “State job growth has been steady, with software, information technology, and staffing-services sectors doing well. The Commonwealth’s labor force has grown consistently since June, as workers who were previously discouraged re-enter the labor market. And strikingly, Massachusetts has the fastest-growing population not only in New England, but in all of the Northeastern U.S. This is in large part due to international immigration and a lower level of domestic net outmigration than has been experienced in recent recoveries.” The state also appears to be benefiting from a national economic expansion that is gaining traction. The national jobs report for October was strong, with more than 300,000 jobs added, an increase in the average workweek, modestly rising wages, and upward revisions in job growth for August and September. Falling oil and gas prices are putting more money in the pockets of consumers and lowering business costs. Still, challenges remain, the report notes. “Electricity prices in Massachusetts are expected to rise steeply this winter largely as a result of the New England region’s ongoing difficulties in accessing a sufficient supply of natural gas to power its electricity generators. Rising electricity prices can be expected to partially offset the beneficial effects of the drop in oil prices and will create significant financial challenges for energy-intensive industrial users. Federal-government expenditures, long an important funding source for a variety of private-sector contractors and nonprofit research institutions (universities and hospitals), will continue to be squeezed. And, absent action on the part of the incoming governor and Legislature, state infrastructure spending will be significantly constrained in coming years now that state voters have determined that the gas tax will not be indexed to inflation.” In addition, housing production, especially single-family units, remains well below pre-Great Recession levels. “Despite these challenges,” the report goes on, “the Massachusetts economy continues to experience solid economic growth, particularly in the Greater Boston region, and the prospects for continued growth remain strong. After a weak first quarter of the year, the Massachusetts economy has rebounded strongly. While there continue to be serious concerns about the geographically and financially imbalanced nature of this recovery, the MassBenchmarks editorial board is as optimistic as it has been in some time and expects the state’s economic expansion to continue for the foreseeable future.”

Valley Gives Day Brings In More than $2.67 Million
SPRINGFIELD — Western Mass.-based nonprofits sent out the call, and their supporters gave — and gave and gave. In 24 hours, 14,189 donors made 28,824 gifts for a grand total of $2,676,595 at the third annual Valley Gives Day. In addition, a prize pool of $225,000 was distributed among several nonprofits. Organizations in three budget categories competed for bonus grants presented to the top three slots for ‘most unique donors.’ First prize was $5,000, second was $4,000, and third was $3,000. In keeping with a In addition, nonprofits in 12th place in each category were awarded a $1,200 bonus grant. In the category of large nonprofits, the winners were New England Public Radio (839 unique donors), Dakin Humane Society (739 donors), and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (696 donors). Among medium-sized nonprofits, the winners were New Spirit Inc. (641 donors), Whole Children (632 donors), and Pioneer Valley Symphony (384 donors). Among small nonprofits, the winners were Friends of the Hilltown Cooperative Charter School Inc. (437 donors), Grow Food Northampton (342 donors), and the Jackson Street School PTO Inc. (299 donors). Other awards were given in the category of money raised by first-time participants, with first place going to the Jackson Street School PTO Inc. with $24,356. Also, hourly beginning at 9 a.m., a randomly selected donation to a participating nonprofit had a $1,000 golden ticket added to the total. Throughout the day, there were five bonus power hours (10 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 9 p.m.) when a total of $22,000 golden tickets were added to randomly selected donations. The full list of nonprofits and their totals raised is available at www.valleygivesday.org.

Leadership Pioneer Valley Launches Leadership 2.0
SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is offering offering a new series of bite-sized training sessions beginning in January to enhance leadership skills and understanding of the region. The sessions are open to LPV alumni and other emerging and established leaders. LPV recognizes that leadership is a lifelong process, and the Leadership 2.0 series features six two- to three-hour training sessions on a variety of topics with the goal of deepening leadership skills, creating new and diverse connections, and making an impact on the region. The sessions are open to LPV alumni who want to continue their learning or others who are unable to be part of LPV’s 10-month program. The intent is to diversify Leadership Pioneer Valley’s offerings and create new opportunities. Workshop topics include “Effective Communications,” “Becoming a Superhero Board Member,” and a field experience to explore the Agawam area. The series sponsors include Sisters of Providence Health System/Mercy Hospital, Appleton Corp., the Beveridge Family Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Springfield Chamber Opposes Recommended Tax Rates in City
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, announced that it has reviewed the city of Springfield’s proposal for property taxes for fiscal year 2015 and has issued a position paper opposing the rates recommended. “The Springfield Chamber, on behalf of its more than 500 members, has consistently advocated for a reduction in the heavy tax burden that has been shifted from the residential community onto the backs of the business community,” said chamber President Jeffrey Ciuffreda. “While the recommended tax rates being proposed by Mayor [Domenic] Sarno reduces both classes of rates, his proposal actually increases the burden again onto the business community, and that is something the chamber cannot accept.” The chamber has a stated, long-term goal of reducing the heavy burden of taxes that has been shifted onto the business community, especially over the past 10 years, to a level that is more reasonable and one that has been used in past years, it said in its position paper. “In 2004, the business classification of properties paid 12.93% more in property taxes than its percentage of overall value. The chamber refers to this increased business-tax burden as the ‘gap.’ Businesses made up 26.86% of all property values in Springfield, yet paid 39.79% of all the property taxes, and used less municipal services. The gap provides for the business community to pay additional taxes so that the residential tax rate can remain lower. Since 2004, the chamber has consistently advocated for a reduction in the gap. Despite these efforts, that gap has seen a steady increase, to its current level of 15.37%.” Ciuffreda said that, while the chamber firmly believes that reducing this burden will spur economic growth, it recognizes the current economic fragility of the city and, for fiscal year 2015, is simply recommending a freeze in the extra level of taxes borne by the business sector. The chamber recommends that the difference between what the business community pays and the percent of value it comprises overall remain at the current level of 15.37%. Under the chamber’s recommendation, all classes of property taxes would be reduced (to $19.68 for residents and $38.72 for businesses), but, more importantly, the gap between the business tax rate and the residential tax rate would remain level. Under the mayor’s proposal, the tax rates would be reduced, but the business sector would pay an even higher rate of taxes, increasing the gap to 15.57%, again shifting more of an already burdensome tax level onto the business community, the chamber argues.

Red Cross Seeks Nominations for Hometown Heroes
SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts hosts the Hometown Heroes Breakfast to honor local individuals and groups that have shown courage, kindness, and unselfish character when a friend, family member, or stranger faced a life-threatening situation, or who have had an extraordinary impact on his or her community. Next year’s breakfast will take place on Thursday, March 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Members of the community are invited to nominate local heroes for consideration by sharing their story. Honorees will be selected by a committee of individuals from the community, including former Hometown Heroes. Submissions for nominations are welcome from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties. Nomination forms and criteria are available on the chapter website at www.redcross.org/news/event/ma/springfield. Nominations must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Dec. 31. This year’s event is being sponsored by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Channel 22 News, the MassMutual Center, and OMG Inc. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. Hometown Heroes is the chapter’s largest annual fund-raising event and supports the ability to provide the resources necessary to serve its communities. The American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts serves Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, assisting families affected by disaster, helping military families relay emergency communications to their deployed loved ones, and providing life-saving training programs. For further information, contact Gina Czerwinski at (413) 233-1035 or [email protected].

State Issues $12.2M to Reduce Healthcare Costs
LOWELL — Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rachel Kaprielian awarded more than $12.2 million in the latest round of grants to help train healthcare providers to improve patient service and reduce healthcare costs. The funding goes to 53 organizations across the state as part of the Patrick administration’s effort to encourage economic growth by supporting innovation in the Commonwealth’s healthcare industry. “These grants will help ensure healthcare providers succeed in implementing new models of service delivery and adapt to new payment structures,” said Kaprielian. “By providing resources to develop new and innovative training and education programs, Massachusetts will continue to solidify its place as a leader in healthcare modernization and advances.” In 2012, Gov. Deval Patrick signed a law making Massachusetts the first state in the country to enact healthcare quality-improvement and cost-containment legislation. The act allocated $20 million to prepare the healthcare industry for the new demands and innovations called for in the legislation. Patrick announced the first round of grants in March, allowing businesses to assess their workforce and determine what skills and training they will need to change operations and deliver more efficient healthcare. For many of this week’s grantees, the training activity ahead builds on that planning work. All the grantees have identified a set of operational changes that are driving their need for increased workforce skills. The training activity will support new models for coordinating care across professions, institutions, and settings; focus on patient-centered care, stronger patient engagement, and health education to promote health and wellness; and spur the integration of primary care and behavioral health. In Western Mass., grants were awarded to Berkshire Health System ($249,286), Community Health Programs ($148,349), Baystate Medical Center ($249,682), Gandara Center ($250,000); Springfield Technical Community College ($156,338); and Carson Center for Human Services ($249,996).

Park with Ease Program Continues in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — As the temperatures continue to drop, the Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) plans to continue its Park with Ease valet program through the winter. “We are thrilled the community has responded so positively to our valet program,” said Chris Russell, executive director of SBID. “After many conversations with stakeholders downtown, including building owners, business owners, and community members, we kept hearing the same comment about parking issues, so we have addressed the concern.” Two valet stations are set up each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday along Main Street; simply look for the signs and valet kiosk. The first is at Court Square across from the MassMutual Center, and the other at the corner of Worthington and Main streets. Car acceptance runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with retrieval continuing until midnight. The SBID is underwriting the service, lowering the customer’s cost to just $5. For more information, visit www.springfielddowntown.com/parkwithease.

Company Notebook

Company Notebook Departments

Easthampton Savings Bank to Acquire Citizens National Bank
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank, the wholly-owned subsidiary of ESB Bancorp Inc., announced that ESB Bancorp has signed a definitive merger agreement with Citizens National Bancorp Inc., under which ESB Bancorp will acquire Citizens National Bancorp in a transaction valued at approximately $51.3 million. Citizens National Bancorp is the holding company for the Citizens National Bank, a $333 million bank located in Putnam, Conn. Following completion of the merger of ESB Bancorp and Citizens National Bancorp, the Citizens National Bank will merge with and into Easthampton Savings Bank. The transaction will expand Easthampton Savings Bank’s market presence into the Northeast Conn. and Central Mass. markets. Following completion of the transaction, ESB Bancorp will have consolidated assets of more than $1.3 billion and a branch network of 15 full-service offices. The transaction is expected to be accretive to ESB Bancorp’s earnings in the first year of combined operations. Easthampton Savings Bank will continue to be well-capitalized under applicable regulatory requirements following completion of the transaction. Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of Easthampton Savings Bank, stated, “we are very pleased to announce our acquisition of Citizens National Bank and to welcome the Citizens employees and customers into the ESB family. We are very familiar with Citizen’s market area, and we are excited to grow through an expansion into the Northeast Connecticut and Central Massachusetts markets. Given Citizens’ excellent reputation and franchise value in their market area, we expect to operate Citizens’ five branches under the Citizens trade name after the transaction is completed. That structure will allow us to remain acutely attentive to our existing customers and communities in the Pioneer Valley, while allowing us to expand and further develop Citizens’ market share.” Added David Conrad, president and CEO of the Citizens National Bank, “we believe this truly excellent opportunity to join ESB, a top-performing mutual bank, will serve our customers, employees, and communities very well.” The merger is subject to certain conditions, including the approval of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of Citizens National Bancorp and receipt of customary regulatory approvals. The merger is expected to be completed early in the third quarter of 2015.

Elms College Garners $27,000 Grant to Expand Mobile Healthcare
CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing’s caRe vaN has received a one-year, $27,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation of Wilmington, Del. to expand its mobile healthcare project, which offers free nursing services to the homeless and underserved of Chicopee. The caRe vaN is a mobile clinic run by Br. Michael Duffy, assistant clinical professor, coordinator of the Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Program, and conventual Franciscan friar. He and nursing students provide free healthcare services, including blood-pressure checks and monitoring, blood-sugar checks, foot care, episodic first aid, minor wound care, and patient education. Since 2013, the van has set up shop on Sundays in the former CVS parking lot of the Exchange Street plaza and on Tuesdays at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry. With this grant, “we’ll be able to expand mobile healthcare to the homeless. It also provides ongoing maintenance of our 1988 vintage van, which has a leaky roof and leaky window seals,” Duffy said. “We could bring on board a psychiatric nurse practitioner a couple hours a week. We also could bring on a driver, which could let us expand to a third day a week on the street.” He also plans to use grant funds for monthly visits from a podiatrist and a barber, and even for monthly laundry vouchers for the van’s clients — all of which are services greatly needed by local homeless people. “Everyone who gets their blood pressure and blood sugar checked would get $5 toward laundry,” he said. Without the grant, expanded services would have had to wait, Duffy said. “We wouldn’t be able to contemplate having a psychiatric RN on board. We’d have to be begging elsewhere for funding to fix our particularly leaky windshield — the rubber is shot.” The caRe vaN helps Elms students prepare for their future nursing careers, he added. “Long-range, healthcare is somewhat headed out of the typical hospital-based model we saw years ago. It’s much more clinic-based and accessible.” Students with experience in this kind of setting will be more marketable upon graduation, too. “It’s real hands-on work,” he said. “They’re working with folks in the community where they are. And it makes them think on their feet. The homeless are with us for a short period; it’s a transient culture, so they’re there for five to 10 minutes. How much can we get done? Can we encourage them to stay longer than just blood pressure and blood sugar?” Working in the van also helps students live the Elms College mission of empowering students to effect positive changes in the community and in the world, Duffy said, adding it “teaches them creative ways to respond to the demands of their chosen profession — nursing — and allows them advocate for people in need. They go hand in hand, no doubt about it.”

Berkshire Bank Earns Community Impact Award
ALBANY, N.Y. — Berkshire Bank was recently honored by the Stakeholders Foundation in Albany, N.Y. with the 2014 Capital Region Community Impact Award. The foundation’s annual awards honor exemplary companies for their philanthropic and volunteer work in the Capital Region. Berkshire Bank received the Corporate Volunteer of the Year award recognizing its X-TEAM employee-volunteer program. The awards were presented in a ceremony at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, N.Y. on Nov. 12. The Corporate Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Berkshire for its exemplary volunteer strategy that effectively integrated volunteerism into the company’s business culture, had a sizeable impact on the community, and served as an inspiration to others. Nearly 100% of bank employees in the Capital Region have participated in one of Berkshire’s company-supported projects over the last two years. With projects including fund-raising efforts for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, and work with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Capital Region employees completed more than two dozen volunteer service projects in 2014, impacting thousands of lives and dozens of communities. Berkshire Bank’s X-TEAM provides all employees with paid time off to volunteer at company-supported projects. Bank employees help identify, select, plan, and execute all of the company’s volunteer work. This approach allows the bank to engage staff and choose volunteer opportunities that are important to local stakeholders. The program is also another way for Berkshire to give back to the community in addition to financial contributions of more than $2 million annually through its charitable foundations and corporate support.

WSU Names Presidential Search Committee
WESTFIELD — The Westfield State University board of trustees formally approved a motion at its Dec. 15 meeting naming campus and community leaders to serve as members of WSU’s presidential search advisory committee. The committee will be led by trustees Steven Marcus and Terrell Hill, who were appointed to serve as the chair and vice-chair, respectively, at the April board meeting. “The professionals selected for the presidential search committee offer a diversity of backgrounds, opinions, and experiences that will be essential when developing criteria, evaluating credentials, and identifying candidates for the university’s next president,” Marcus said. Committee members include Katheryn Bradford, director, Alumni Relations (APA); Junior Delgado, director, Career Services (APA); Evelyn Dina, SGA member, student representative; Joshua Frank, student trustee; Margot Hennessy, chair, Ethnic and Gender Studies, MSCA chapter president; Terrell Hill, trustee; Robin Jensen, chair, Foundation Board; Ron’na Lytle, administrative assistant, Ethnic and Gender Studies (AFSCME); Steven Marcus, trustee; Luis Perez, trustee; Carlton Pickron, vice president, Student Affairs (NUP); Henry Thomas, BHE representative; and Edward Welsh, associate professor, Mathematics (MSCA). The Presidential Search Committee members are responsible for selecting the university’s 20th president. The committee’s first task will be the selection of an executive search firm to assist in the process. A request for proposals (RFP) was posted nationally this fall, and four firms have responded. Marcus plans to convene the search committee in early January to review the four proposals and to select a finalist for presentation to the board at its next meeting on Feb. 5. As the search gets underway, a website will be established to to serve as the official resource for information and updates on the process.

G.M. Morisi Insurance Relocates to Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The G.W. Morisi Insurance Agency has moved to a new address after being in Springfield for 65 years. The current address is 175 Dwight Road, Suite 309, in Longmeadow. G.W. Morisi Insurance Agency is a full-service insurance agency that has been family-run for more than 65 years. It is a third-generation family business with extensive experience in a full range of personal lines and business insurance.

Q Smokin’ Good Food Opens in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — It’s been said there’s no place like home for the holidays, which was a challenge for Craig and Chris Spagnoli, co-owners of the new Q Smokin’ Good Food in Springfield. Craig and his son, Chris, recently opened the restaurant, with a menu influenced by Chris’ wife, Sarah Anne, who is originally from South Carolina. Together, they saw an opportunity to fuse southern-style barbecue with local flavor in their restaurant on State Street. “Mason Square and the surrounding community is a really vibrant, diverse area,” said Chris Spagnoli. “There are college students and professors, businesses, public schools, and a well-established community, so we want to see the local flavor start to reflect that diversity.” The menu includes authentic, southern-style barbecue made daily from old family recipes that are complimented by local, artisan craft beers, not to mention fan favorites for the kids, including the ‘little piggy’ pulled-pork sandwich and macaroni and cheese. “The holiday season is a great time to get together and enjoy a family meal,” said Sarah Anne Spagnoli. “At Q Smokin’ Good Food, we have great gifts ready just in time for the holidays. From gift certificates to catering for your holiday events, we can do it all.” Gift cards are 20% off during the holidays. Q Smokin’ Good Food is available as take-out and delivery as well as dine-in. The restaurant regularly features vintage Indian Motorcycles, as it is located directly across the street from the Indian Motorcycle Apartments that were previously the old Indian Motorcycle factory.

People On The Move

Departments People on the Move

David Greenblatt

Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C., one of the area’s largest independent accounting firms, announced that David Greenblatt, CPA, has been appointed manager, joining the firm’s healthcare practice. Greenblatt has 15 years of experience in public accounting with a specialty in healthcare, which will augment the firm’s current healthcare team that provides assurance, compliance, tax, and advisory services to Connecticut- and Massachusetts-based physicians, specialists, dentists, and related entities. Most recently, he was a manager at a regional accounting firm in Boston. Greenblatt received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bryant University. He is a member of the Medical Group Management Assoc. and the Healthcare Financial Management Assoc.
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United Personnel announced that Dave Malloy has been named client services manager. Malloy will plan, direct, and implement business development, account retention, community relations, and marketing activities for United Personnel’s Hampden County and Northern Conn. territory. He will also assist with recruiting and placement activities within the organization. Malloy has built his operations experience in production of electronic components serving customers such as American Power Conversion. He also has coordinated retail manufacturing and distribution for various clients, including Walmart. Most recently, Malloy leveraged these operational experiences to provide business development in healthcare services. He holds master’s degrees in communication and business administration from Bay Path University.
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The Williams Inn has announced several appointments to its leadership team:
• Greta Kipp, the inn’s new general manager, arrives from Topnotch Resort in Stowe, Vt., where she held several positions, including director of rooms, director of revenue management, and director of owner relations. She is a veteran of the U.S. Army and completed a five-year enlistment as an Arabic translator. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University;
• Pam Knisley, the inn’s new sales manager, comes from the Wheatleigh Hotel in Lenox. Prior to her position at Wheatleigh, she was general manager/innkeeper at the Inn at Richmond and owner of I’ll Do It! Concierge Service in Pittsfield. She graduated from State University of New York at Fredonia;
• Tim Hajduk, the new food and beverage manager, joins the Williams Inn from the Embassy Suites in Waltham, where he spent five years as food and beverage manager. He began his hospitality career at Blantyre in Lenox, after which he spent 11 years in food and beverage management positions. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire.
• Other staffing changes within the inn include the appointments of Roger Gavin to maintenance manager and Adam Brassard to executive chef, and the promotions of Janine Velluci to catering sales manager and Jane Schnopps to guest services manager.
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James Leahy

Nancy Coley

The International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke announced it has appointed James Leahy as its new president and Nancy Coley as a new member. A lifelong resident of Holyoke, Leahy has been on the board of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame for two years and brings extensive expertise in fund-raising and operations to his role as board president. While his professional career is in the pharmaceutical industry, he is also co-director of marketing and sponsorship for the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke Inc., a nonprofit that operates one of the largest St. Patrick Day parades in the country. He has also served on numerous other nonprofit boards, including the Holyoke Merry-go-round, the Boys and Girls Club of America, Holyoke Youth Soccer, the Westfield State University Foundation and the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Children’s Museum boards. Coley is currently the director of Admissions at St. Michael’s Academy in Springfield and was previously a member of the communications team at Holyoke Medical Center for 29 years, serving as its public relations manager. Coley’s marketing and public-relations background will be invaluable as the Hall of Fame continues to unveil its new brand and strategic direction over the next two years.
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Lou Curto

PV Financial Group announced that Lou Curto, one of its top retirement-plan advisors, has earned the specialized designation of professional plan consultant (PPC). Recent regulatory changes to the qualified-retirement-plan industry have made navigating through the process more difficult for business owners. These regulations have sparked an urgency to ensure that retirement-plan service professionals have specialized training and the resources to help sponsors meet their fiduciary and prudent-practice obligations. The PPC designation was developed by Financial Service Standards to help professionals who specialize in this increasingly regulated niche. Curto sat for a two-day training class, passed a comprehensive final exam, signed off on the FSS Code of Ethics, and committed to ongoing training in retirement-plan management. Curto specializes in working with business owners to help develop retirement-savings-plan options that help ensure maximum benefit to employees.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

Chamber Corners Departments

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Jan. 7: ACCGS Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at Ludlow Country Club, One Tony Lema Drive, Ludlow. “Putting the PIONEER Back in Pioneer Valley” is the name of the program, to be led by Paul Silva, executive director of Valley Venture Mentors, and Natasha Clark, founder of LionessMagazine.com. Saluting: Dr. Mark Keroack, new CEO of Baystate Health, and Andrew Associates, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Cost: $20 for members ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• Jan. 12: “Getting Down to Business about Business,” 8-9 a.m., hosted by Web-tactics Inc., 83 Main St., Easthampton. Mayor Karen Cadieux will be available for casual question-and-answer sessions. RSVP to the chamber at (413) 527-9414 by Jan. 1.
• Jan. 22: Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, 5 p.m., hosted by Southampton Country Club. The event will feature presentation of Business of the Year awards and celebrate member milestones. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 527-9414 or e-mail [email protected]
• Feb. 14: 2nd Annual Easthampton WinterFest — Fall in Love with Winter, starting at 11 a.m. The Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee and Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce invite you to the WinterFest, a community-wide event that features family-friendly winter activities held throughout the day. They include an historical ice harvest on Nashawannuck Pond, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, snow sculpture, a chili cook-off, a community bonfire, and much more. There will also be winter-themed indoor activities for all ages. Most events are free or by donation. A lineup of the day’s events will be posted on www.nashawannuckpond.org.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

• Jan. 8: Winners Circle 2015 Reception, 5-7 p.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Ross Insurance. We invite you to attend this enjoyable event where we honor all of our local and state elected officials. Tickets are $27. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com.
• Jan. 13: “How to Start and Maintain Your Business — Finding a Location,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the chamber office, 177 High St., Holyoke. Join us in this workshop series as members of the chamber teach members of the community the steps it takes to build a successful business. Cost: $20 per session or $175 for the series.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Jan. 7: Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at McKenney Electric, 100 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by King & Cushman. Cost: $10 for chamber members.
• Jan. 27: New member orientation, 3-4 p.m., at the chamber office, 99 Pleasant St. This is the chance to tell us more about your business and how the chamber can best serve you. Meet other new members and learn how to make to the most of your chamber membership. Admission is free. RSVP to (413) 584-1900 or [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Jan. 5: January Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at MoFroYo, Little River Plaza, 617 East Main St., Westfield. This event is free and open to the public. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 or e-mail [email protected].
• Jan. 14: January After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at the Arbors of Westfield, 40 Court St. Sponsored by Susan Allen Financial. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Jan. 15: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., at Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. One must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while social networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of your lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately the day of the event. Please note that we cannot invoice you for these events. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

Agenda

Agenda Departments

Business@Breakfast
Jan. 7: The entrepreneurial spirit of the region will take center stage at the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s Business@Breakfast on Jan. 7, from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Ludlow Country Club, One Tony Lema Dr., Ludlow. Paul Silva, executive director of Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), will discuss “Putting the PIONEER Back in Pioneer Valley.” He will be joined by Natasha Clark, founder of LionessMagazine.com, a Western Mass.-based, all-digital magazine for the female entrepreneur. VVM is a nonprofit based in Springfield that provides key support to the entrepreneurial ecosystem through its mentorship and accelerator programs. Silva is the manager of the River Valley Investors angel-investor network and co-founder of the Valley Venture Mentors entrepreneurship-mentoring program and All in Play, a company creating software that helps the blind socialize with their fully sighted friends and families as equals. He is the former president of the co-working space and incubator Click Workspace. The breakfast will also honor Dr. Mark Keroack on his new role as CEO of Baystate Health, and recognize Andrew Associates on its 30th anniversary in business. Reservations are $20 for ACCGS members in advance ($25 for members at the door) and $30 for general admission. Reservations are suggested and can be made online at www.myonlinechamber.com.

WNEU Mini-Law School
Feb. 10 to March 10: Western New England University School of Law will open its doors to the community with a five-week program focused on demystifying the law. Starting on Feb. 10, the Mini-Law School will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blake Law Center, Room D, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. “Individuals interested in becoming better-informed and engaging in stimulating dialogue will find this program rewarding,” said Pat Newcombe, associate dean for Library and Information Resources. “No legal knowledge is necessary, just a curious mind.” Mini-Law School offers non-lawyers an understanding of legal topics that impact their everyday lives. Each class is taught by School of Law faculty and moderated by the Hon. Kenneth Neiman, magistrate judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Blending theory and practice, the classes will focus on family law, health law, constitutional law, and environmental law. The sessions include:
• Feb. 10: “Welcome to Mini-Law School: An Inside View of Law School and the Courts,” presented by Neiman and School of Law Dean Eric Gouvin;
• Feb. 17: “Family Law: What Defines a Family?” presented by  Professor of Law Jennifer Levi and Neiman;
• Feb. 24: “Health Law: End-of-Life Choices,” presented by  Professor of Law Barbara Noah and Neiman;
• March 3: “Constitutional Law: Real Law or Just Another Kind of Politics?” presented by Professor of Law Bruce Miller and Neiman; and
• March 10: “Environmental Law: Legal Solutions to Pollution Challenges,” presented by  Professor of Law Julie Steiner and Neiman.
“After five weeks, you won’t be a lawyer,” said Western New England University Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Beth Cohen, “but you will be able to better understand laws that have an effect on your life, and, unlike traditional law school, there are no tests or homework.” Tuition is $35 for all five sessions, or $10 for each individual session. The program is free of charge for any high-school, college, or graduate student with a valid student ID. To register by phone or for more information, call Newcombe at (413) 782-1616. Registration will continue through Jan. 19. Learn more at www.law.wne.edu/minilaw.

Difference Makers
March 19: The sixth annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event will be published in upcoming issues of the magazine. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The magazine’s editor and publishers are currently reviewing nominations, and this year’s class will be profiled in the Feb. 9 issue.

Origami-inspired Art Exhibit
Through April 26: “Origami Interpretations,” an exhibit of 25 vibrant paintings, sculptures, and prints by New York artist Gloria Garfinkel, will be on view at the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum through April 26. The works, produced in the late 20th century, feature bold color, energetic patterns, and abstract compositions inspired by Japanese designs and origami forms. The artist, whose work combines complex geometry and painterly invention, is particularly fascinated by the kimono, the traditional dress of Japan, and the obi, the wide sash that is worn as a belt with it. She appreciates the “beauty and tenacity” expressed through the garments and notes that Japanese women continually recycle and layer fabrics to create unique looks and patterns. Garfinkel is also inspired by the color-field artists of the mid-20th century who explored different optical effects by manipulating their canvases. Garfinkel carefully arranges her forms in very specific ways to create a uniquely approachable and participatory aesthetic experience. The exhibition features pieces from Garfinkel’s series “Gingko Kimono,” collaged etchings from the late 1980s; paintings inspired by the obi; etchings from the “Kiku” (chrysanthemum) series; Kado woodcut prints; Hanabi maquettes; and aluminum flip paintings.

40 Under Forty
June 18: The ninth annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Details on the event, which honors the region’s most accomplished and civic-minded professionals under age 40, will be published in upcoming issues. Nominations are now open for the class of 2015, and are due by the end of the day (5 p.m.) on Feb. 6. The nomination form can be found at HERE, in this issue, and in upcoming issues.

Court Dockets

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Hikaru Taketani, father and next friend of Kazuki Takeni, a minor v. Northfield Mount Hermon School
Allegation: Breach of educational services and wrongful expulsion: $10,000+
Filed: 11/12/14

Roy Varney v. General Motors, LLC
Allegation: Product liability, breach of express and implied warranties. Vehicle airbags did not deploy causing serious injury and permanent injury: $25,000+
Filed: 11/7/14

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
B.S.C. Realty Inc. v. Baystate Gas Co. d/b/a Columbia Gas of MA
Allegation: Explosion caused by negligent puncture of an underground pipe at 91 Taylor St.: $500,000
Filed: 11/13/14

Frances Jacques v. Suburban Propane Gas Co. d/b/a Punderson Oil Co.
Allegation: Negligence in fuel-oil delivery causing release into basement of home: $175,000
Filed: 11/5/14

Gordon L. Goldsmith Jr. v. Axiom Capital, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract and non-payment of promissory note: $100,017.59
Filed: 11/21/14

Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc. a/k/a Langone Pipeline and Utility Contractors v. Carlysle Engineering Inc.
Allegation: Negligence and failure to follow required job specs causing damage: $31,697.25
Filed: 11/5/14

TerraSmart, LLC v. Sunpin Solar, LLC and Deming Family Nominee Trust
Allegation: Failure to pay under the terms of a construction contract: $196,463.05
Filed: 11/6/14

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Astro Chemicals Inc. v. Lansal Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,798.16
Filed: 10/23/14

Lisa Johnson v. M-Scribe Technologies Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: $3,500+
Filed: 11/7/14

Marlent Johnson v. A.T.C. Home Improvement and Kenton Johnson
Allegation: Confirmation of an award set by arbitrator: $7,824.72
Filed 11/10/14

Olivia Weson v. Briarwood Three, LLC, Madison Square Realty Management, Clark HVAC, Union Mutual of Vermont
Allegation: Negligence and breach of duty to maintain property causing carbon-monoxide poisoning: $13,560.77
Filed: 11/3/14

Robert Billings III v. New Castle Building Products Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay overtime: $5,633.56
Filed: 11/10/14

Warren Slates v. Hulmes Transportation
Allegation: Negligence in operation and failure to attach restraints: $5,000
Filed: 10/29/14

WMECO v. Associated Building Wreckers Inc.
Allegation: While digging with heavy equipment, Defendant struck plaintiff’s electrical facilities: $12,248.02
Filed: 10/29/14

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Mount Tom Box Co. v. Renz America Co. Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $19,520.94
Filed: 10/20/14

Picture This

Departments Picture This

Send photos with a caption and contact information to: ‘Picture This’ c/o BusinessWest Magazine, 1441 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103 or to [email protected]

Holiday Party

The annual children’s party held by WTCC 90.7 FM, the community radio station at Springfield Technical Community College, provides gifts (including books donated by Barnes & Noble), games, and a visit with Santa Claus for area children in need. Held on Dec. 20, the party also featured a visit by STCC Professor F. Davis Johnson, a member of the WTCC board of directors, who donated copies of the children’s book he wrote.

Meeting of the Minds

Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper recently hosted a holiday gathering at her residence on campus for the presidents of the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS). Pictured, from left, are Springfield Technical Community College President Ira Rubenzahl, Cooper, Holyoke Community College President William Messner, Elms College President Sr. Mary Reap, Westfield State University Interim President Elizabeth Preston, Bay Path University President Carol Leary, and American International College President Vincent Maniaci. Due to a prior commitment, Western New England University President Anthony Caprio was unable to attend. The CCGS, formed in 1971 by the presidents of its eight member institutions, is an educational consortium that fosters the sharing of programs, talents, and facilities in an effort to bring to the Greater Springfield area the educational resources of a university while retaining the initiative and vitality of independent institutions.

Feb. 6 Deadline Set for 40 Under Forty Nominations

BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 class of its 40 Under Forty program. Launched in 2007, the initiative identifies 40 rising stars in Western Mass., individuals excelling in business, non-profit management, and service to the community. The process begins with nominations, which will later be sent to a team of five judges for scoring. Nominations should be thorough, and essentially answer the question ‘why is this individual worthy of a 40 Under Forty plaque?’ The winners (those with the highest total scores from those five judges) will be announced in BusinessWest’s April 20 edition, and they will feted at the annual gala on June 18 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Nomination forms can be found in the next few issues of BusinessWest and also online HERE.

Festival of Trees Breaks Attendance, Fundraising Records

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Boys & Girls Club’s 14th annual Festival of Trees had a record-breaking year, drawing more than 13,000 visitors and raising more than $116,000 to support the Club’s mission. Featuring 141 trees in 2014, the hallmark holiday event for families and children raises much-needed funds for after-school and summer programs that serve 1,500 inner city youth each year. The 2014 Festival of Trees officially kicked off on Nov. 28, and closed its doors for the season on Dec. 14. After the final viewing, volunteers made 141 phone calls to the lucky winners of the fully decorated trees that were raffled off as part of the event. All of the trees were donated by businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. The majority of the festival’s visitors participated in the raffle hoping to win one of the trees, valued between $200 and $2,000. The Springfield Boys & Girls Club provides youth development programs for more than 1,500 children each year in the areas of recreation, educational enrichment, technology training, career development, substance abuse prevention, health and fitness, and leadership. All of the proceeds from the Festival of Trees directly fund the club’s operations. For more information, visit www.sbgc.org or call (413) 785-5266. The names of all sponsors, and tree winners, can also be found on the website.

American Benefits Group Receives Innovator Superstar Award

NORTHAMPTON — Helping companies navigate healthcare benefit options while controlling costs and improving service has earned the American Benefits Group an Innovator Superstar Award from The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism (IHHC). The Annual HealthCare Consumerism Awards, published in the Journal HealthCare Consumerism Solutions last month, recognize companies who excel in executing innovative health and benefit management programs or providing those solutions to organizations. As healthcare costs have steadily increased, employers nationwide have been responding with large-scale adoption of high-deductible health plans paired with pre-tax, employee-controlled benefits spending accounts. American Benefits Group provides employers with turnkey third-party administration of a wide range of pre-tax employee benefits including health reimbursement accounts (HRA), health savings accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA). These accounts help companies and their employees offset the cost of deductibles, co-pays, and other medical expenses that are not covered by their healthcare plan, allowing employees and employers to contribute pre-tax funds into accounts designated for healthcare expenditures. Since pre-tax account contributions are not subject to employment and personal income taxes, they create substantial tax savings for the employees. The company also provides COBRA administration and compliance, and pre-tax commuter accounts. “We’re honored to be recognized by the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism,” said Robert Cummings, CEO and managing principal of American Benefits Group. “Our company delivers concierge-level services with cutting-edge technology for our customers who range from Fortune 1000 organizations to Main Street business. Using leading edge technology, such as consumer web and mobile applications and a smart benefits debit card payment system we’re deliver efficiencies and a superior consumer experience for our customers and their employees.”
American Benefits Group was founded by Cummings in 1989 and has 27 Northampton-based employees. Current customers include more than 650 companies nationwide with 50 to 15,000 employees including international iconic brands like Ferrari, Maserati, Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald, and Mitsubishi, as well as many area employers such as Mount Holyoke College and Florence Savings Bank.

United Financial Bancorp Unveils Q4 Restructuring Initiatives

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — William H.W. Crawford, IV, CEO of United Financial Bancorp Inc. and United Bank of Glastonbury, Conn., today announced that the company expects to record certain charges in its fiscal 2014 fourth-quarter earnings, aggregating to a total of approximately $5.5 million pre-tax. The company has initiated certain restructuring initiatives in order to achieve greater operational efficiencies. The charges relate to a reduction in an unspecified number of management and staff positions and the implementation of a branch-optimization strategy, which includes the closure of five non-strategic branches in United’s branch network, pending regulatory approval. The five branch locations are: 180 Main St. in Northampton; 491 Pleasant St. in Northampton; 6 Church St. in Northborough; 701 Church St. in Whitinsville; and 124 Main St. in Broad Brook, Conn. These branch closures are in addition to the four branches United said it would consolidate after it announced its merger in November 2013. Those four branches officially closed in October 2014. The company expects to realize approximately $3 million pre-tax of ongoing cost savings as a result of this restructuring. Nearly all of these benefits will be fully realized in fiscal 2015. “A continuing focus on cost efficiency has always been a key driver in making our company a success. We said we would continue to look for ways to strengthen United when we announced our merger last year and we are delivering on that promise,” said Crawford. “Therefore, it requires some difficult but prudent financial decision-making to make the company stronger and more efficient without compromising our commitment to exceptional customer service or our unwavering commitment to our communities. With expectations of continued pressure on spread income in 2015 due to the likely interest rate environment, we thoughtfully and strategically identified key operational efficiencies that will result in significant ongoing costs savings in 2015.” The bank considered many factors before making a final decision, including the location of the branches and whether they supported its branch network; performance of the branches and deposit levels; demographics; and the level of customer foot traffic at these locations as well as business activity in the area. “Deciding to close these branches is not a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the employees who work at these locations. Instead, based on many factors, we just couldn’t make these five branches successful,” said Crawford. “We know change is not easy for employees and our customers. However, we will always be focused on delivering great customer service, providing convenient access to full service banking through different channels and giving back to the communities we serve. Implementing this branch optimization plan does not deter us from those priorities.” The company also announced to today that Scott C. Bechtle, chief risk officer, will be leaving United Bank effective Dec. 30. The bank’s risk-oversight responsibilities will be divided into a credit risk function overseen by the current Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer Mark A. Kucia. The enterprise risk management and compliance will now be overseen by United’s newly-appointed chief risk officer, Elizabeth “Betsy” Kenney Wynnick, its current executive vice president and director of Internal Audit who is replacing Bechtle.

Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice Sponsors Barnes Christmas Party

WESTFIELD — Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice recently sponsored the annual Children’s Christmas Party at Barnes Air National Guard Base. The event, co-sponsored by the Family Readiness Group and USO Pioneer Valley, was for families of all active base personnel. This year’s event featured crafts and other activities for children, including photos with Santa, a gift for each child up to 10 years old, and light refreshments.

Jennifer Cesaitis, airman and Family Readiness Program manager, said the 104th Wing was “thrilled” to have Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice on board as a sponsor. “This is the first Christmas party that we had Noble join us in sponsoring. They really helped take it to the next level.”

Each year, Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice provides comprehensive home-health and hospice care to over 1,400 local residents and their families across the Pioneer Valley. CEO and President David Mol — who made a guest appearance as a certain jolly bearded fellow — said the event was “very meaningful” to participate in. “Family is central to our mission — helping patients receive care at home, closer to their loved ones. We think about this a lot during the holidays, and the Christmas party was a perfect event for us to help sponsor.”

Cesaitis said the event was “a real team effort,” with each division of the base pulling together something special. Maintenance provided the space (the hangar), Civil Engineering completed setup, Security Forces handled gate access and parking, Emergency Management took on music and DJ duties, Ammunition organized hot-dog sales, and one of the base’s firefighters drew caricatures. “The goal of this event is to foster community on base, and having Noble on board extends that out a bit,” Cesaitis said. “Our families make a lot of sacrifices, and this is one way to give back to them.”

Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice will also sponsor Barnes’ annual Easter Egg Hunt in the spring.

Dakin Humane Society to Present PAWSCARS Fund-raiser Feb. 28

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society will present a fund-raising event on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield that will affectionately spoof Hollywood, the Oscars, and red-carpet fashion. Dubbed “The PAWSCARS & Red Carpet Fashion Parade,” the show will be emceed by Ashley Kohl and Seth Stutman, hosts of Mass Appeal on WWLP-22News.

Beginning with a VIP Reception at 6 p.m. and a plated dinner at 7 p.m., the evening will also include a red-carpet fashion parade featuring local people of prominence, accompanied by rescue dogs (among them former Dakin dogs, now adopted). Short videos of animals recreating iconic moments in cinematic history, created by members of the public, will also be screened during the evening.

“We’re looking forward to presenting a one-of-a-kind event with the PAWSCARS,” said Dakin Executive Director Leslie Harris. “We’re blending fashion, fun, and film with a healthy dose of humor for an unforgettable night. Plus, as our major fund-raising event of the year, it will be a terrific opportunity for our supporters to come together and enjoy themselves while providing much-needed aid for the many animals in our care.”

With a targeted audience of 500, The PAWSCARS is Dakin’s most ambitious fund-raising event in its 45-year history. Tickets for the event are available at www.dakinhumane.org for $125 per person (dinner and show) or $50 (show only).

Dakin is currently seeking video submissions from the public for viewing at the event, and the deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. All videos will be reviewed, and a committee will select nine finalist videos to be screened at the PAWSCARS. Each of the nine people submitting a video will be awarded a free ticket to the PAWSCARS event (including dinner and entertainment).

Corporate sponsors for the PAWSCARS include Baystate Health, Piepul’s Camera Center, Clinical & Support Options, United Personnel, C.A.R. Data Management and Program Evaluation Services, Hampden Bank, and Robinson Donovan. The Republican, Reminder Publications, WMAS, the Daily Hampshire Gazette, and the Recorder are among the media sponsors for the event. Visit www.dakinhumane.org for complete contest and video-submission information, as well as additional information about the event.

Dakin Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need from its two locations in Springfield and Leverett. The organization shelters nearly 6,000 animals every year and provides low-cost spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations to 12,000 more. Dakin is a local, private, nonprofit organization that relies solely on contributions from individuals and businesses that care about animals to bring its services to the community.

ACCGS to Host Speed Networking Event Jan. 14

SPRINGFIELD — Back by popular demand, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) will hold an afternoon of speed networking on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Sheraton Springfield, followed by an evening of informal networking at its After 5.

The combination of events will provide attendees the opportunity to meet new contacts in a formal manner, then continue conversations in an informal and casual setting. The core concept to speed networking is the ‘elevator speech,’ a short summary of an individual, business, organization, product, or service that a person could deliver in the time span of a short elevator ride.

Attendees will be divided into groups A and B. Members of each group will be seated across from each other. Each member of Group A will have 60 seconds to give his or her elevator speech to a member of Group B. A bell will ring, signaling the 60-second time is up, and each member of Group B will then get a chance to speak. The facilitator will signal when the 60 seconds are up again, and members of Group A will then move one seat to the right and begin the process again with a new partner.

The round-robin format of networking will continue until the event is over, at which time attendees can then move to the casual atmosphere of the MVP Pub for the ACCGS “Score a Touchdown” After 5, sponsored by Wolf & Co. and DevelopSpringfield with support from the Springfield Falcons, United Way of Pioneer Valley, and BusinessWest.

The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with registration and instructions. To accommodate the event, no admittance will be allowed after 3:55 p.m. The event ends at 5 p.m., and the After 5 runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Reservations are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and only members of the ACCGS, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, or East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce are eligible to participate. Reservations include a complimentary ticket to the After 5. Reservations for the After 5 only are $5 for members, $10 for general admission. The After 5 is open to the general public.

Reservations may be made online in advance at www.myonlinechamber.com or by contacting Sarah Mazzaferro at [email protected].

BusinessWest Seeks 40 Under Forty Nominations

SPRINGFIELD — Coming off a record haul of nominations last year, BusinessWest expects the momentum to continue as its 40 Under Forty program enters its ninth year. The magazine launched the program in 2007 as a way to spotlight the accomplishments of younger professionals throughout Western Mass. — not only their on-the-job achievements, but their often-extensive volunteer work with organizations that benefit their communities.

There were many motivations for creating the program, said BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien, listing everything from a desire to identify rising stars to encouraging individuals to get involved in the community and, in short, do the things needed to become a 40 Under Forty winner. “In eight short years, 40 Under Forty has become a brand, as well as a goal for many young people in the business community, nonprofit sector, and public-service realm,” said O’Brien. “It’s become a benchmark, if you will, a symbol of excellence that, above all, identifies someone as a leader.”

Over the years, the program has highlighted individuals from a wide range of businesses and industries, including nonprofits. In addition, a healthy number of honorees each year are true entrepreneurs, individuals who have taken risks, developed their own business plans, and built companies that in turn create jobs.

“It was very exciting for me to see a ton of people I had never heard of, people who had started businesses,” said Meghan Rothschild, co-owner of marketing firm chikmedia and a 2011 40 Under Forty honoree, who helped judge last year’s submissions. “I had a very exciting and positive feeling reading about these talented individuals who choose to make Western Mass. their home. It resonated with me as a small-business owner. It was really inspiring.”

To nominate an individual, visit businesswest.com; the nomination form will also be printed in BusinessWest through January. Nominations will be accepted through the end of the business day (5 p.m.) on Feb. 6. Five judges will then score those nominations, and the winners will be profiled in the April 20 issue.

Kate Campiti, BusinessWest’s associate publisher, said a compelling nomination “needs to be complete, it needs to be thorough, and it needs to essentially answer the question, ‘why is this individual worthy of a 40 Under Forty plaque?’” The nomination form requests basic information and can be supported with other material, such as a résumé, testimonials, and even press clippings highlighting an individual’s achievements in their profession or service to their community.

The class of 2015 will be toasted at the annual gala reception on June 18 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. “The gala has become a happening, a not-to-be missed gathering that is also the year’s best networking opportunity,” said Campiti.

Jim Sheils, partner at Springfield-based law firm Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, was excited to help judge last year’s bumper crop of nominations. “The qualifications of people applying, they cross all the fields — people starting businesses, people who have been with large businesses for a number of years, people with social-service agencies, who are very dedicated to what they’re doing and making a terrific impact on the region,” he said. “The talent pool is not going down; it’s going up. We haven’t exhausted it by any means.”

Added Rothschild, “it’s become this goal that professionals in the community strive toward. This is a huge event, a huge award, and I think anyone somewhat tapped into Western Massachusetts wants to put it on their résumé.”

Cathedral Campaign Continues to Gain Momentum

SPRINGFIELD — The Cathedral High School (CHS) campaign for tuition assistance has passed another milestone. Recently, the campaign exceeded 2,000 pledges, triggering the second $500,000 challenge gift from Michele Gaudette D’Amour (’69) and her husband, Donald D’Amour.

As of Dec. 19, in the 10 months since the campaign actively began, a total of $3,653,646 has been pledged or donated. Of that amount, $2,653,646 has been designated for the Cathedral Endowment Fund for Tuition Assistance. In addition, the MassMutual Insurance Co., in recognition of the important role that Cathedral plays in the local economy, awarded the school $500,000 for tuition assistance, payable over five years.

MassMutual was joined by BusinessWest Publisher John Gormally (’78), who also has made a donation of $500,000, half of which is earmarked for tuition assistance, with the other half designated for faculty support.

The Cathedral Endowment Fund for Tuition Assistance has been established as a long-term endowment, seeking a stable investment return to provide annual tuition assistance. In addition to the $2.6 million in endowment pledged and donated to date through the campaign, pre-existing endowment funds total $679,980. This means that the potential total of endowment funds would now exceed $3.3 million. Kickstarting the campaign were the D’Amours, who made a leadership gift of $500,000 along with two challenge gifts of $500,000 each. This brings their total campaign contribution to $1.5 million.

“Clearly all constituents in the Greater Springfield community have demonstrated how important Cathedral High School is to the community at large,” said Michele D’Amour. “As we continue this momentum, I am confident we can easily meet the $10 million endowment challenge. I feel confident that God’s loving hand will guide us in our work toward providing our children the opportunity for a faith-filled, top-notch education in a new, state-of-the-art facility in the near future.”

Cathedral High School President Ann Southworth also expressed gratitude for the response to date. “We are extremely grateful to all who have supported Cathedral’s need for tuition assistance in the past, as well as those who will donate in the future,” she said. “Already this campaign has led to almost doubling the amount of tuition assistance that we are able to provide. We went from $262,595 last year to $418,420 this year. The increased amount means the difference between serving 65 students last year and 107 students this year. By donating, you can help us keep Cathedral’s wonderful education open to all who wish to come.”

Berkshire Medical Center Named Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Medical Center has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil-rights organization. This is the second year in a row that BMC has achieved this designation.

The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2014, a unique annual survey that encourages equal care for LGBT Americans and recognizes healthcare institutions doing the best work. BMC earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality healthcare and respect they deserve.

“We live and work in an area known for both its beauty and its diversity, and the staff at Berkshire Medical Center is committed to providing the highest level of quality care for all in our community,” said Diane Kelly, chief operating officer. “This is a remarkable distinction, and I am proud of our entire staff. It is the dedication they show each and every day in the care of each and every patient that has led to this and our many other national recognitions.”

BMC was one of 426 healthcare facilities nationwide to be named Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality. Facilities awarded this title meet key criteria, including patient and employee non-discrimination policies that specifically mention sexual orientation and gender identity, a guarantee of equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents, and LGBT health education for key staff members.

“Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality change the lives of LGBT patients and their families for the better each and every day,” said Chad Griffin, HRC president. “LGBT people should be treated equally in all aspects of our lives, and HRC celebrates Berkshire Medical Center’s staff for its tireless work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all patients.”

The Healthcare Equality Index offers healthcare facilities unique and powerful resources designed to help provide equal care to a long-overlooked group of patients, as well as assistance in complying with new regulatory requirements and access to high-quality staff training. For more information about the index or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/hei.

Dakin Humane Society Launches ‘Happy Neuter Year’ Campaign

SPRINGFIELD — Dakin Humane Society wants you to ring in the New Year by making a resolution to neuter your male dog or cat during its “Happy Neuter Year” campaign. Sponsored by PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, the campaign will provide $20 neuter surgeries for male dogs and cats during the month of January.

Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population and is safe for puppies and kittens as young as eight to 10 weeks old, according to the American Veterinary Medical Assoc.

“The start of a new year is often about making resolutions that result in better health,” said Dakin Executive Director Leslie Harris. “This terrific campaign enables people to extend that consideration to their pets as well. Neutering your animal will make him healthier and safer in the long run, and it will eliminate some of the annoying habits that intact pets exhibit, like spraying and aggression.”

This special $20 rate is less than the organization’s normal price and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Happy Neuter Year” campaign when they schedule their appointment. This campaign is based on availability. Dakin Humane Society will provide 150 sterilizations for $20 in January. Call (413) 781-4019 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Bright Nights to Continue Through Jan. 4

SPRINGFIELD — Bright Nights at Forest Park, celebrating its 20th season, will keep the holiday spirit aglow through Jan. 4, with more than 650,000 lights lining a three-mile drive.

Displays include Toy Land, Seuss Land, Winter Woods, North Pole Village, and the iconic Everett Barney Mansion. Adding to the festivities after Christmas will be craft nights and New Year’s Eve fun. At Santa’s Cottage, children can make a free penguin thermometer or a snowman snow-measuring stick, and on Dec. 31, they will receive a free noisemaker, hat, tiara, or other festive gear, and free carousel rides sponsored by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. The free craft is available through Jan. 4.

Also available at Santa’s Cottage is The Spirit of Springfield 1989-2014, a book showcasing 25 years of Spirit of Springfield events with hundreds of photographs. Horse-drawn wagon rides are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Carriage rides are available Fridays and Saturdays.

Admission is $18 per vehicle Monday through Thursday, and $21 per vehicle Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays. Buses with seating for 17 to 30 are charged $70, and those that seat 31 or more are $150. Carriage rides are $75 for up to four people. Wagon rides are $9 and $7 for children 14 and under. The entire wagon can be reserved for as many as 20 passengers for $150.

The 20th season of Bright Nights is sponsored by AAA Pioneer Valley, the Arbors Kids, Baystate Health, Big Y World Class Markets, Charlie Arment Trucking, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, Comcast, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Hasbro, Health New England, iHeart Media, Jewish Geriatric Services, MassMutual Financial Group, Mercy Medical Center, MGM Springfield, Milone and MacBroom, Moriarty & Primack P.C., Northern Tree Service, PeoplesBank, Sheraton Springfield, Shriners Hospital for Children, Siemens, the Republican/MassLive, Smith & Wesson, Tower Square, United Bank, Western Massachusetts Electric Co., and WWLP-22 News.

Yellow Cab Co. to Offer Free Rides Home on New Year’s Eve

SPRINGFIELD — The United Way of Pioneer Valley is once again teaming up with Yellow Cab Co. of Springfield, Williams Distributing, and Rock 102/Lazer 99.3 to offer the Dial-A-Ride program for Pioneer Valley residents to get a free cab ride home on New Year’s Eve.

The program begins on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. and continues through 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day. During these hours, Yellow Cab will offer a free ride home to anyone in the service area. The Yellow Cab number is (413) 739-9999.

“Our goal each year is to help Pioneer Valley residents get home safely on New Year’s Eve,” said Andrea Gauvin, marketing and communications coordinator for the United Way of Pioneer Valley. “Operating a vehicle under the influence can change your life and the lives of the people that you love this holiday season. It’s not worth the risk. We want people to know that they have an option.”

The Dial-A-Ride program seeks to reduce the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents in the Pioneer Valley during the New Year’s holiday, encouraging residents to make the right choice and get home responsibly. According to Yellow Cab Co., the number of rides given fluctuates from year to year.

“We do it to give back to the community,” said Kamyar Rahmani-Kia, operations manager at Yellow Cab. “Some years are busier than others, but if we give just one ride home, it’s worth it.”

For the past 34 years, the United Way has partnered with Pioneer Valley businesses to coordinate the program. Besides Yellow Cab, Rock 102 helps with publicity, and Williams Distributing distributes promotional materials to its customers. Hundreds of local restaurants, bars, and package stores will place publicity posters in their establishments. 

NBSB Donates $5,000 Toward New Police Cruiser

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank recently announced a donation of $5,000 to a citizen-driven campaign to help the North Brookfield Police Department purchase a new police cruiser. The campaign was initiated by concerned citizens following the defeat of a debt-exclusion measure that would have provided funds for two new police vehicles.

“North Brookfield Savings Bank was inspired by the efforts of local residents and by the opportunity to help the North Brookfield Police Department meet the town’s public-safety needs. We cannot say enough about NBPD’s efforts protecting the community, including our headquarters and main office. We are very pleased to contribute to this unique campaign,” said NBSB President and CEO Donna Boulanger.

Added NBPD Chief of Police Aram Thomasian Jr., “the North Brookfield Police Department and North Brookfield Savings Bank have always enjoyed a great working relationship, and this donation is a great benefit to the community we share. We were truly overwhelmed by the bank’s generosity and by the efforts of those who initiated this campaign. Thank you to North Brookfield Savings Bank for all your support.”

It is estimated that one new, fully equipped police vehicle will cost approximately $40,000. To join the cause, send checks made out to the Town of North Brookfield, with the memo “Police Cruiser Donation,” to: North Brookfield Board of Selectmen, 215 North Main St., North Brookfield, MA 01535.

Salon Herdis Welcomes Tara Abramowicz to Staff

NORTHAMPTON — Salon Herdis announced that Tara Abramowicz, a Redken creative colorist and image consultant, has joined the staff. She holds several certifications, including Redken certified hair colorist and Redken certified design and finish specialist, and sharpens her skills regularly with continuing education. She also travels and educates other hairstylists on color.

“I’ve always been inspired by fashion, since I was a little girl,” Abramowicz said. “It’s great to be a part of something bigger than myself, in making people look and feel their absolute best.”

Salon Herdis is an 11-year old downtown Northampton institution, providing a full range of hair and spa services to clients looking for a big-city experience in the Pioneer Valley.

“Tara is the perfect addition to the team,” said owner Linda Hannum. “The beauty industry is one of the few industries where women take the lead, and Tara is truly a leader among her peers.” To book an appointment with Abramowicz, call Salon Herdis at (413) 586-0088.

Wingate at Hampden Earns Deficiency-free Rating from State

HAMPDEN — Wingate at Hampden, a skilled-nursing and rehabilitation center, announced it has been awarded a deficiency-free survey from the Mass. Department of Public Health (DPH). The leading measure of nursing-home excellence, a deficiency-free survey is difficult to attain because of the rigor involved. On average, fewer than 25% of facilities in the Bay State receive this designation in a given year.

“The continual pursuit of excellence in each and every department within our facilities is a central part of Wingate Healthcare,” said Scott Schuster, founder and president. “We are thrilled to see their hard work and high level of patient care being recognized at the state level.”

The DPH inspects all nursing facilities annually on an unannounced basis. Over the course of several days, inspectors thoroughly analyze and rate each facility on core criteria including residents’ quality of care, quality of life, staffing, cleanliness, safety, food preparation, medication administration, and more, for a total of nearly 200 issues. A detailed review of records is also conducted, as are interviews with residents and families.

Wingate at Hampden is one of six Wingate Healthcare facilities in Western Mass. With a specialty in providing 24/7 personalized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, the community consists of carefully planned living spaces, common areas, and a multi-sensory environment that has been proven to reduce problems associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia. In addition, many staff members have received advanced Alzheimer’s-care training to better meet the needs of residents and their families.

The facility features a number of unique amenities, including a music-therapy program, outdoor gardens, a spa and salon, a deluxe open kitchen, a fitness center, a theatre, a library, activity rooms, underground parking, and more.

Mercy Continuing Care Network Recognized for Excellence

HOLYOKE — Three Mercy Continuing Care Network facilities have received the Excellence in Action award from My InnerView, the nation’s leading provider of performance-improvement solutions for the senior-care industry. Farren Care Center in Turners Falls, Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place in Holyoke, and Providence Place in Holyoke have been recognized for continuous quality improvement and superior resident and patient satisfaction.

According to My InnerView, the Excellence in Action award recognizes skilled-nursing and independent-living facilities that have successfully made quality a priority to better serve the needs of their residents and family members. The award is presented to facilities that maintain a significant response rate and score in the top 10% of qualifying facilities on the question “would you recommend this facility to others?”

“These facilities are staffed by respectful, compassionate individuals who strive to provide high-quality care in their daily encounters with residents, patients, and their family members,” said Daniel Moen, president and CEO of the Sisters of Providence Health System. “We are grateful for their dedicated service.”

Unemployment Up Slightly in November, Down for Year

BOSTON — The state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates for November were up in 20 labor market areas and two areas remained unchanged over the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the year, unemployment rates were down in all the labor market areas. The preliminary statewide unadjusted unemployment rate estimate for November was 5.2%, up 0.1% from October. Over the year, the statewide unadjusted rate was down 1.5% from the November 2013 rate of 6.7%.

During November, eight of the 12 areas for which job estimates are published recorded job gains. The largest job gains were in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Framingham, New Bedford, Peabody, Worcester, Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, and Leominster-Fitchburg-Gardner areas. Losses occurred in the Barnstable, Springfield, Haverhill-North Andover-Amesbury, and Pittsfield areas.

Since November 2013, all 12 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains occurring in the Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, Worcester, Barnstable, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, and Peabody areas.

ENERGIA Fitness Studio Opens Second Location

HADLEY — ENERGIA Fitness has announced its second location and the launch of 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition, a Balanced Approach to Health & Wellness, opening today with a limited schedule at 226 Russell St. in Hadley. The grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome.

ENERGIA changed ownership late last year and has rapidly expanded, outgrowing its space. “50/50 Fitness/Nutrition wasn’t established simply because we ran out of space or were just looking to expand on our class and personal-training offerings,” said Justin Killeen, program director and owner of ENERGIA. “We’re completely revitalizing our systems and rebranding to ensure that people really get the full ENERGIA experience. A lot of what we provide our clients with is extremely unique, almost unexplainable in a way. Every client is different. We all learn differently, respond differently to various methods of teaching, and obtain very different results. Our method of coaching and relationship building takes the average training experience and drives it where other trainers, other gyms, won’t go.”

He went on to note that one of the biggest initiatives in the new space will be to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals — doctors, nutritionists, physical therapists, massage therapists, etc. — and fitness professionals. “There is so much information and misinformation out there, so what does someone do when deciding to finally get healthy? These people are our biggest advocates when it comes to making that first step. But what is that first step? And what if it’s the wrong one? We meet with every new client to discuss our program in detail. We don’t prescribe diets, we don’t promise instant results, and we don’t injure anyone. What we do offer is a renewed sense of balance, a promise for lifestyle change, and a community of support unlike any other.”

Elms College Upgrades Library to Meet Students’ Evolving Needs

CHICOPEE — To help today’s digitally advanced students get the best possible use out of their library system, Elms College is giving the Alumnae Library a facelift this month in the form of a new ‘learning commons’ that will encourage learning through collaboration, discussion, research, and inquiry.

Learning-commons spaces are an exciting trend at higher-education institutions, driven by the increasing availability and use of digital modes of information retrieval and sharing. Students now get their information not only from texts, but also online and from each other, and academic libraries are evolving into dynamic, integrated spaces that do far more than house books. Such spaces combine the library, computer lab, research center, support services, and meeting places to give students every possible resource for learning.

Education has grown more collaborative over the years, and these common landing spots allow groups to innovate and collaborate much more freely than they could in the past, establishing connections and improving participation to promote learning and academic development.

“Students need space to work together on learning projects, access technology, utilize academic support, and explore library resources,” said Joyce Hampton, dean of Student Success and Strategic Initiatives at Elms.

The college has invested approximately $50,000 for the technology and the collaboration-friendly furniture, and also invested in a new transformer. The investment gives all Elms students — undergraduates, graduate students, and non-traditional students — a common space that is devoted to them and their scholarship, with resources designed to enhance academic success, facilitate degree completion, develop interpersonal skills, and ultimately make students more marketable.

“I am hopeful that students will view the investment in their library as an investment in themselves, and will begin to treat the library as if it were their second home,” said Anthony Fonseca, Alumnae Library director.

It’s also an investment in Western Massachusetts, as the library and its resources are open to the public. The new area will include computer workstations; lounge chairs with tablet tabletops that can be powered up; Backbone media platforms with 50-inch, wall-mounted flatscreens that allow for media sharing and collaboration; mobile whiteboards; café-height worktable areas with power and data access; mobile worktables with power access; laptops available for library use; new printer technology; and upgraded wireless capacity.

“Students will now have a comfortable and attractive space to collaborate in an area that provides the tools needed for them to do their best,” Hampton said. The learning commons (LC) will officially launch in January, she added, and after that, the space will continue to grow as needed. “We hope to learn what our students use most, as well as to understand from our faculty what components would best support students. LCs must adapt and evolve to fit ever-changing needs, so the mobile, adaptable furniture and infrastructure improvements were chosen with this concept in mind.”

Peter Hazel Joins North Brookfield Savings Bank

NORTH BROOKFIELD — North Brookfield Savings Bank announced that Peter Hazel has been hired as vice president and commercial loan officer.

Hazel has more than 30 years of commercial-lending and business-development experience, including as senior vice president/business banking officer at Fidelity Bank in Gardner, and vice president of Business Development and senior commercial lender at GFA Federal Credit Union, also in Gardner. He is proficient in Small Business Administration and USDA Rural Development lending programs.

Hazel joins NBSB’s growing team of business-lending experts located throughout the bank’s business centers and seven branches in Central and Western Mass. The bank has been named an SBA preferred lender, with membership in the program given only to financial institutions that have a proven capability and commitment to small-business lending and strict adherence to SBA guidelines.

“With his extensive experience and community-banking focus, Peter is an invaluable addition to our commercial-lending team,” said NBSB president and CEO Donna Boulanger. “He understands the needs of businesses and is prepared to help them grow and prosper.”

Involved in a number of local community organizations, Hazel is a Gardner Chamber of Commerce board member and finance committee member, a Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts board member and grant committee member, a North Worcester Country Development Corp. board member, a board member and treasurer of RCAP Solutions, and a former president of the Gardner Rotary Club, where he twice received the Rotary Club’s Paul Harris Award for community service.

$5 Million Allocated to UMass Amherst for R&D Center at Westover

CHICOPEE — Gov. Deval Patrick recently released a business plan on growth opportunities at Westover Airport, outlining numerous steps the Commonwealth and Greater Chicopee region can undertake to grow the economy in Western Mass. and to support the mission of Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB), the joint user of the military and civilian airfield.

As a result of the plan’s findings, Patrick announced four initiatives to benefit the Westover region, including the proposed creation of a UMass Amherst Research, Development, and Training Center in Chicopee.

“Westover Airport and Westover Air Reserve Base are two stellar assets with so much potential for smart growth,” said Patrick. “To support the region’s economy and potential for more private and commercial air service, I commissioned this report to look at a wide variety of options. I’m pleased with the team’s effort and with UMass Amherst’s plan to open a research, development, and training center in Chicopee to tap into the innovative minds in the city and region.”

Patrick has allocated up to $5 million to UMass Amherst to support the creation of a research and development partnership program at Westover ARB. This funding would be used to lease and renovate a vacant Westover ARB building to establish a National Aeronautics, Research, Development, and Training Center with UMass Amherst as the lead institution.

UMass Amherst is in the process of partnering with NASA on several innovative research projects leveraging promising new technologies to promote efficiencies, safety, and economic growth in aviation. This research would be performed at the proposed center by UMass Amherst and its industry partner M2C Aerospace, a Massachusetts-based, woman-owned small business.

The Commonwealth’s funding leverages $15 million in private investment and sponsored research to be conducted by UMass Amherst and benefiting federal agencies. This site would also host a school to train air-traffic controllers and pilots and provide aviation-related courses for the next generation of researchers and engineers to develop future technologies. The proposed aeronautics center will also serve as a nexus for government and industry to collaborate on future aviation initiatives. The Westover site will house state-of-the-art laboratories, including a high-fidelity, 3-D, simulation-based training capability that meets the FAA’s requirements for certifying air-traffic controllers at U.S. aviation facilities.

A significant number of air controllers in the New England region are expected to retire in the next 10 years, which will increase the demand for a modern educational facility. This approach could be adapted for new civilian controllers, which — in combination with the transitioning military controllers — would help alleviate the FAA’s shortage of certifiable controllers and allow for joint military training with Westover’s staff.

It is estimated that this partnership could generate millions of dollars annually in research, education, and training from a combination of government agencies, such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as the aviation industry. This fall, Patrick celebrated the grand opening of the UMass Center in Springfield, and the Chicopee site will add to its already-strong educational assets in Western Mass.

“This partnership involving UMass Amherst, NASA, and industry will address vital national needs in the aviation sector and help revitalize the Western Massachusetts economy,” said UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy, who also serves as a member of the Military Task Force. “This is a perfect match for our role as one on the country’s top research universities, applying our expertise to enhance the safety of air travel and foster economic opportunity.”

Dan Kane’s Rising Stars Bring Holiday Music to Holyoke Mall

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall is pleased to announce a special holiday performance of Dan Kane’s Rising Stars. They have provided entertainment for holiday shoppers at Holyoke Mall for the last nine years and will be there on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Dan Kane’s Rising Stars will be performing near the newly remodeled Guest Services Center located on the lower level near Sears Court. These talented young singers will perform holiday classics along with some pop favorites.

Q Smokin’ Good Food Now Open in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — It’s been said there’s no place like home for the holidays, which was a challenge for Craig and Chris Spagnoli, co-owners of the new Q Smokin’ Good Food in Springfield. Craig and his son, Chris, recently opened the restaurant, with a menu influenced by Chris’ wife, Sarah Anne, who is originally from South Carolina. Together, they saw an opportunity to fuse southern-style barbecue with local flavor in their restaurant on State Street.

“Mason Square and the surrounding community is a really vibrant, diverse area,” said Chris Spagnoli. “There are college students and professors, businesses, public schools, and a well-established community, so we want to see the local flavor start to reflect that diversity.”

The menu includes authentic, southern-style barbecue made daily from old family recipes that are complimented by local, artisan craft beers, not to mention fan favorites for the kids, including the ‘little piggy’ pulled-pork sandwich and macaroni and cheese.

“The holiday season is a great time to get together and enjoy a family meal,” said Sarah Anne Spagnoli. “At Q Smokin’ Good Food, we have great gifts ready just in time for the holidays. From gift certificates to catering for your holiday events, we can do it all.”

Gift cards are 20% off during the holidays. Q Smokin’ Good Food is available as take-out and delivery as well as dine-in. The restaurant regularly features vintage Indian Motorcycles, as it is located directly across the street from the Indian Motorcycle Apartments that were previously the old Indian Motorcycle factory. The restaurant currently has a 1949 Indian Scout on display for a limited time, to be replaced in early January by a 1926 Indian Scout. Private collectors provide the bikes for display.

Volleyball Hall Of Fame Welcomes New Board President and Member

HOLYOKE — The International Volleyball Hall of Fame announced it has appointed James Leahy as its new president and Nancy Coley as a new member.

A lifelong resident of Holyoke, Leahy has been on the board of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame for two years and brings extensive expertise in fund-raising and operations to his role as board president. While his professional career is in the pharmaceutical industry, he is also co-director of marketing and sponsorship for the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke Inc., a nonprofit that operates one of the largest St. Patrick Day parades in the country. He has also served on numerous other nonprofit boards, including the Holyoke Merry-go-round, the Boys and Girls Club of America, Holyoke Youth Soccer, the Westfield State University Foundation and the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Children’s Museum boards.

Coley is currently the director of Admissions at St. Michael’s Academy in Springfield and was previously a member of the communications team at Holyoke Medical Center for 29 years, serving as its public relations manager. Coley’s marketing and public-relations background will be invaluable as the Hall of Fame continues to unveil its new brand and strategic direction over the next two years.

“The staff and current board of the International Volleyball Hall of Fame are happy to welcome Nancy as a new board member and Jim as president,” said George Mulry, the hall’s executive director. “We have a board that is strategic-minded and governance-oriented, and these members fit those roles very well. We are working hard to extend our reach locally, nationally, and internationally, and both these appointments are positive steps toward that end.”

Massachusetts Adds 13,500 Jobs in November

BOSTON — The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show Massachusetts added 13,500 jobs in November for a total preliminary estimate of 3,438,500. The November total unemployment rate was 5.8%, down 0.2% over the month.

Since November 2013, Massachusetts has added a net of 59,600 jobs, with 57,400 jobs added in the private sector. The total unemployment rate for the year is down 1.3% from the November 2013 rate of 7.1%. BLS also revised its October job estimates to a 1,600-job gain from the 1,200-job gain previously reported for the month.

Elms College Garners $27,000 Grant to Expand Mobile Healthcare

CHICOPEE — The Elms College School of Nursing’s caRe vaN has received a one-year, $27,000 grant from the Raskob Foundation of Wilmington, Del. to expand its mobile healthcare project, which offers free nursing services to the homeless and underserved of Chicopee.

The caRe vaN is a mobile clinic run by Br. Michael Duffy, assistant clinical professor, coordinator of the Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing Program, and conventual Franciscan friar. He and nursing students provide free healthcare services, including blood-pressure checks and monitoring, blood-sugar checks, foot care, episodic first aid, minor wound care, and patient education. Since 2013, the van has set up shop on Sundays in the former CVS parking lot of the Exchange Street plaza and on Tuesdays at Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry.

With this grant, “we’ll be able to expand mobile healthcare to the homeless. It also provides ongoing maintenance of our 1988 vintage van, which has a leaky roof and leaky window seals,” Duffy said. “We could bring on board a psychiatric nurse practitioner a couple hours a week. We also could bring on a driver, which could let us expand to a third day a week on the street.”

He also plans to use grant funds for monthly visits from a podiatrist and a barber, and even for monthly laundry vouchers for the van’s clients — all of which are services greatly needed by local homeless people. “Everyone who gets their blood pressure and blood sugar checked would get $5 toward laundry,” he said.

Without the grant, expanded services would have had to wait, Duffy said. “We wouldn’t be able to contemplate having a psychiatric RN on board. We’d have to be begging elsewhere for funding to fix our particularly leaky windshield — the rubber is shot.”

The caRe vaN helps Elms students prepare for their future nursing careers, he added. “Long-range, healthcare is somewhat headed out of the typical hospital-based model we saw years ago. It’s much more clinic-based and accessible.”

Students with experience in this kind of setting will be more marketable upon graduation, too. “It’s real hands-on work,” he said. “They’re working with folks in the community where they are. And it makes them think on their feet. The homeless are with us for a short period; it’s a transient culture, so they’re there for five to 10 minutes. How much can we get done? Can we encourage them to stay longer than just blood pressure and blood sugar?”

Working in the van also helps students live the Elms College mission of empowering students to effect positive changes in the community and in the world, Duffy said, adding it “teaches them creative ways to respond to the demands of their chosen profession — nursing — and allows them advocate for people in need. They go hand in hand, no doubt about it.”

Park with Ease Program Continues in Downtown Springfield

By BusinessWest Staff December 18, 2014

SPRINGFIELD — As the temperatures continue to drop, the Springfield Business Improvement District (SBID) plans to continue its Park with Ease valet program through the winter.

“We are thrilled the community has responded so positively to our valet program,” said Chris Russell, executive director of SBID. “After many conversations with stakeholders downtown, including building owners, business owners, and community members, we kept hearing the same comment about parking issues, so we have addressed the concern.”

Two valet stations are set up each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday along Main Street; simply look for the signs and valet kiosk. The first is at Court Square across from the MassMutual Center, and the other at the corner of Worthington and Main streets. Car acceptance runs from 5 to 9 p.m., with retrieval continuing until midnight. The SBID is underwriting the service, lowering the customer’s cost to just $5.

This parking solution allows the community to shop at Tower Square; dine at Theodore’s, Panjabi Tadka, Nadim’s, Adolfo’s, and the newly remodeled Student Prince (the Fort); or enjoy the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, a show at CityStage, a Falcons game, and more. For more information, visit www.springfielddowntown.com/parkwithease.

Berkshire Bank Earns Capital Region Community Impact Award

By BusinessWest Staff December 18, 2014