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City Councilor Calls for Citywide RFP for Fiber Network in Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Jose Delgado, chair of the working group on digital equity, is calling on the city of Springfield to prioritize bringing high-speed fiber internet access to every neighborhood that could bring better internet options for city residents.

“Internet access is no longer a luxury — it’s essential infrastructure,” Delgado said. “From students doing homework to small businesses needing reliable access to markets to seniors managing telehealth, every household in Springfield deserves fast, affordable, and reliable internet.”

Delgado is suggesting an RFP process to have companies compete to build out the entire city should be an economic development priority. For example, the city of New Bedford launched a competitive RFP process to solicit bids from internet service providers committed to delivering a robust fiber network across the city, not just in high-income or high-traffic areas, but in every neighborhood.

“Springfield cannot afford to be left behind. A citywide fiber network would make us more attractive to new businesses, remote workers, and families looking for a connected, forward-thinking place to live,” Delgado said. “But we must do it right, with competition, transparency, and a clear focus on closing the digital divide. No neighborhood should be left behind.”

The working group on digital equity has emphasized that residents need better access, affordability, and education, and that the lack of market competition keeps prices unaffordable for many residents. The working group, working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, will release its final report on digital equity this month.

Burkhart Pizzanelli’s Julie Quink Named to Forbes Best-in-State CPAs List

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Forbes has produced its inaugural America’s Best-in-State CPAs list, a compilation of the finest CPAs active in public practice. Those nominated were rated on a range of weighted criteria, including expertise, innovation, thought leadership, experience, and service to the community and to their profession. In the inaugural edition, there were 18 CPAs chosen in Massachusetts, with Julie Quink as one of those identified in the Western Mass. region.

Quink is the managing principal of Burkhart Pizzanelli. She joined the firm in 2011 and has more than 34 years of experience in public accounting and three years of private corporate accounting experience. She is involved in the accounting and consulting aspects of the practice and manages engagements of various sizes and complexities. She also performs services related to forensic and fraud-related engagements.

Quink is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners. She is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a certified fraud examiner. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Elms College.

Quink serves as a member of the Baystate Health board of trustees, treasurer of the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of Square One, chairperson of the school committee of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, a member of the finance committee of the East Quabbin Land Trust, chairperson of the board of directors for Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc., treasurer of Hardwick Rescue & Emergency Squad Inc., and treasurer of the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County. She is an adjunct faculty member in the MBA accounting program at Elms College and also serves as a trustee of Monson Savings Bank.

Rebecca Connolly, a director at Burkhart Pizzanelli, noted that “Julie Quink embodies the finest traits and skills a CPA possesses — a combination of financial acuity, innovation, and deskside manner, as well as the essential independence and integrity that make her a most trusted business advisor.”

Downtown Pittsfield ‘Hey Neighbor!’ Marketing Campaign, Awardees Announced

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PITTSFIELD — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI), with funding from MassDevelopment’s Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), has launched a “Hey Neighbor!” marketing campaign to spotlight and support downtown storefront businesses through social media and coordinated cinema and radio marketing campaigns.

This grant-funded program awarded marketing grants to 10 for-profit businesses in downtown Pittsfield. There were four awards for businesses with one to three employees, three awards for businesses with four to nine employees, and three awards for businesses with 10 or more employees.

The businesses awarded marketing grants are Brazzucas Market, Berkshire Nautilus, Espetinho Carioca, Hot Plate Brewing Co., Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, McNinch Restaurant Group, Otto’s Kitchen & Comfort, Thistle ’n Thorn Floral, and WANDER Berkshires.

These grantees will receive custom video ads displayed before films at the Beacon Cinema and radio advertisements aired on WUPE/WBEC FM. The “Hey Neighbor!” marketing campaign aims to drive foot traffic, build community awareness, and showcase the diverse stories of Pittsfield’s small business community.

For more information on the grantees, visit downtownpittsfield.com/2025/06/hey-neighbor.

Hometown Mortgage Secures Nearly $1.5 Million in Grants for Homebuyers

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EASTHAMPTON — Hometown Mortgage recently announced it had helped more than 50 low- and moderate-income families across Massachusetts and neighboring states buy homes through securing nearly $1.5 million in grants from homeownership programs in 2025.

Hometown Mortgage helped borrowers secure more than $1 million in grants from three programs funded by FHLBank Boston. The Equity Builder, Housing Our Workforce, and Lift Up Homeownership programs provided grants of $25,000 to $50,000 to qualifying borrowers to help with down payments, closing costs, or home improvements once purchased.

In addition, Hometown Mortgage set aside $200,000 for its own Special Purpose Credit grant program, providing grants of up to $10,000 to income-eligible borrowers purchasing homes in select areas of Springfield, Holyoke, and Worcester.

Hometown Mortgage Executive Vice President Ryan Kirwin noted that the effort demonstrates Hometown Mortgage’s continued commitment to helping borrowers realize their dream of homeownership by making it more affordable, adding that the grants directly address homebuyers’ biggest and most persistent obstacles: saving for a down payment, a decrease in affordability due to higher rates, and the lack of affordable housing inventory.

“These issues create overwhelming obstacles that many borrowers find nearly impossible to overcome without assistance,” Ryan said. “While we can’t solve every problem in the housing market, these grants make a world of difference, providing down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, and the ability to buy down an interest rate and reducing their monthly payments.”

NEPM Welcomes Xiomara Albán DeLobato to Board of Directors

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SPRINGFIELD — Xiomara Albán DeLobato has been elected to the board of directors of New England Public Media (NEPM).

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Xiomara Albán DeLobato to the New England Public Media board,” said Crist Myers, board chair. “Her energy, passion, and deep commitment to mission-driven work are exactly what we need in this pivotal moment for public media. Her insight and experience will be an invaluable asset as we navigate the evolving media landscape and continue serving our communities with purpose and impact.”

As vice president and chief of staff for the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, Albán DeLobato is instrumental in facilitating the growth and development of the region’s economy, focusing on the industry sector and workforce development. She has held leadership roles at UMass Amherst, Elms College, Springfield College, and the University of New Hampshire, and has worked with the offices of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal.

“I am incredibly honored to join this amazing board and organization,” Albán DeLobato said. “I deeply believe in the service that NEPM provides our community. It allows every listener to remain engaged and informed at the local, state, national, and international level, and, most importantly, NEPM provides critical access to information that keeps us connected with each other.”

In addition to her work with NEPM, Albán DeLobato will continue to serve on various boards and committees throughout Western Mass., including the UMass Amherst campus council, Girls Inc. of the Valley, Veritas Prep Charter School in Springfield, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, and the Wilbraham Finance Committee. She is also a governor-appointed board member of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and board member of the Supplier Diversity Office.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in international affairs and Spanish from the University of New Hampshire and a MBA from Elms College.

DCAMM Releases RFP for New Springfield Regional Justice Center

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SPRINGFIELD — Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group (GREA), serving as transaction advisor for the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM), announced a request for proposals (RFP) for an opportunity to design, build a new courthouse facility in Springfield.

The selected development partner will be responsible for providing a site and delivering a fully functional courthouse encompassing up to 330,000 usable square feet to accommodate judicial, administrative, detention, and court services. The initial lease term will span 40 years, with the potential for two 10-year extensions, for a total term of up to 60 years.

“DCAMM is pleased to announce the availability of the request for proposals as a major milestone in the Commonwealth’s efforts to accelerate the delivery of a new, modern, regional justice center for Springfield and Hampden County,” DCAMM Commissioner Adam Baacke said. “We look forward to a robust response from the development community that will ultimately yield a high-quality facility that also reflects important community priorities.”

Development proposals must include a suitable site within the city limits, preferably centrally located in downtown Springfield, with strong civic identity and convenient public access; design that aligns with court operational needs and enhances community presence; plans to exceed the Commonwealth’s sustainability benchmarks; demonstrated experience in delivering large-scale civic or justice-related infrastructure; and financial and operational capacity to execute a project of this magnitude.

“We are pleased to see this important project move into its next phase,” said Heidi Brieger, chief justice of the Executive Office of the Trial Court, and Court Administrator Thomas Ambrosino. “This new courthouse will better serve our employees, court users, and the broader community.”

In Greystone’s role as transaction advisor to DCAMM for the Springfield regional justice center project, services include opportunity marketing to achieve high visibility of this solicitation, proposal analysis, and transaction advisory services. Greystone’s experience includes serving as the real estate and development advisor to numerous Commonwealth agencies, including the MBTA, MassDOT, and DCAMM, in addition to numerous public institutions across the U.S.

Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet to Perform on July 27

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Chamber Players Clarinet Quintet will perform at the Sevenars Summer Concerts on Sunday, July 27 at 4 p.m. at 15 Ireland St., Worthington.

The Clarinet Quintet features clarinetist Christopher Cullen, violinists Masako Yanagita and Miho Matsuno, violist Yuko Naito-Gotay, and cellist Melissa Westgate. This performance will be dedicated to Mark Auerbach, who was the director of Public Relations and Marketing for the Springfield Chamber Players since the organization’s founding.

The Clarinet Quintet’s program for Sevenars encompasses programmatic music and popular music by contemporary composers. It will feature a work by Oscar winner Bernard Herrmann, who wrote music for Alfred Hitchcock’s films.

The Clarinet Quintet had its premiere in March 2024 at the First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, and has since performed in Springfield and Westfield.

St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic Returns on July 20, Continuing 60-year Tradition

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PITTSFIELD — The St. Joseph’s Polish Picnic returns to the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church at 414 North St., Pittsfield, on Sunday, July 20, continuing a 60-year tradition. The Polish Picnic is one of the last ethnic festivals in the Berkshires, and the event is expected to draw several thousand people. The picnic, slated for noon to 5 p.m., has free admission and is open to the public.

A highlight of the Polish Picnic is the homemade Polish food prepared by St. Joseph’s parishioners, including pierogi, kapusta, golumbki, and kielbasa. American food and adult beverages will also be available for purchase.

Entertainment, consisting of Polish music, will once again be provided by the popular Eddie Forman Orchestra beginning at 1 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy the music, or get up and dance a polka. An outdoor Polish Mass will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. KiddyLand will provide games and activities for children. Raffles will also be available for adults.

Florence Bank Presents 2025 Community Support Award to Alissa Fuller

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Alissa Fuller

FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced it recently presented its 2025 Community Support Award to Alissa Fuller, a Compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officer since 2022.

The Community Support Award was established by the bank in 1997 as a means of formally recognizing team members who are active in the community and give their personal and professional time to local nonprofit organizations.

Each year, the award recipient selects an organization of his or her choice, and the bank donates $500 to that organization on the recipient’s behalf. Fuller chose to support the Care Center in Holyoke because she applauds its mission.

She supports many other nonprofits in the region with her time, serving on the advisory council for the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield and as a volunteer for the Amherst Survival Center, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and Community Action Pioneer Valley, where she assists with tax preparation.

Fuller has 25 years of banking experience and has served in other roles, including Loan Operations manager. She oversees Florence Bank’s overall compliance program and ensures adherence to federal and state regulations as well as the CRA regulation, which requires the bank to meet the credit needs within the communities it serves, particularly in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.

She has an associate degree in business administration from New England College of Business and Finance. In 2022, she obtained fair lending expert certification from Tuscan Club University.

“Alissa is a team member we are proud of as she has proven herself to be an active volunteer who supports area nonprofits and those they serve,” said Matt Garrity, president and CEO of Florence Bank. “She is well-deserving of the Community Support Award.”

UMass Amherst Team Honored for Inventing Safer IV Pole

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Karen Giuliano with an IV pole
Environment and Engineering

Combining Expertise

Karen Giuliano with an IV pole

Karen Giuliano with an IV pole

A nurse-engineer team at UMass Amherst has been honored with an ANA Innovation Award for inventing a new intravenous (IV) pole designed to improve the safety and ease of administering IV medications at the hospital bedside.

The American Nurses Assoc. Foundation and the American Nurses Enterprise announced the 2025 award winners earlier this year. The team — Karen Giuliano, nursing co-director of the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation; Jeannine Blake, assistant professor of Nursing; and Juan Jiménez, associate professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and a Manning/IALS innovation fellow — won honorable mention in the 2025 Team Innovation Award category.

Preventable medication errors harm approximately 500,000 hospitalized patients in the U.S. each year. Many of these errors occur with the use of IV smart pumps, which require a very specific system setup to ensure the right amount of medication is delivered as ordered. When the setup is not followed, the IV smart pump can deliver too much or too little of the medication prescribed, even as the pump signals it is delivering the correct amount.

“By bringing together expertise from both nursing and engineering, we are breaking barriers and reimagining how technology can support nurses and improve patient care.”

By combining the engineering and fluid dynamics expertise of Jiménez with the clinical knowledge of critical care nurses Giuliano and Blake, this interdisciplinary team set out to develop an IV pole that simplifies and accelerates the setup and delivery of IV medications in hospitals when using an IV pump, ultimately reducing the occurrence of dangerous yet largely preventable medication errors. The idea stemmed from real-world clinical observations, which revealed that standard IV poles often make it more challenging and time-consuming for frontline nurses to achieve optimal IV infusion setups.

A patent is under review for this novel IV pole, which features an adjustable crossbar for hanging infusions. This innovative crossbar automatically maintains the required height differential between the IV pump and the medication container. Established by IV smart pump manufacturers, this differential helps ensure optimal fluid flow accuracy. The pole improves IV medication delivery efficiency while minimizing the need for manual adjustments.

“The work of Drs. Giuliano, Blake, and Jiménez, along with the Elaine Marieb Center, represents the future of healthcare innovation,” said Frank Sup, engineering co-director of the Elaine Marieb Center.

Giuliano, Jiménez, and Blake also received a 2022 Manning/IALS Innovation Award to support work on their new IV pole project. “By bringing together expertise from both nursing and engineering, we are breaking barriers and reimagining how technology can support nurses and improve patient care,” Giuliano said.

According to Jiménez, “this project is a perfect example of why engineering and nursing must work together to solve real-world healthcare challenges. Nurses bring first-hand clinical experience and deep knowledge of patient care, while engineers contribute technical expertise to design practical, effective solutions.”

The ANA Foundation’s Team Innovation Award celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration and ingenuity in addressing critical healthcare challenges. The winning teams exemplify these values by integrating engineering principles into nursing practice to develop cutting-edge healthcare solutions that enhance clinical outcomes and streamline nursing workflows. Their efforts have contributed to novel medical devices and improved patient safety protocols, according to the ANA Foundation.

The invention of the new IV pole is part of the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation’s active program of research on the safety and usability of IV smart pumps. Their research has focused on reducing infusion errors, optimizing alarm management, and enhancing usability to better support clinicians in high-pressure environments, such as the intensive care unit, where patients are typically receiving multiple IV drips at the same time.

Brew at the Zoo Returns to Forest Park on Aug. 2

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SPRINGFIELD — The Zoo in Forest Park’s seventh annual Brew at the Zoo, presented by PeoplesBank, is set for Saturday, Aug. 2 from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Brew at the Zoo is the zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year, raising money in support of its mission to inspire the community to respect and value the natural world through education, conservation, and rehabilitation. This event includes beer samples from more than 20 breweries, food trucks, live music, a raffle, and a chance to visit with the zoo’s more than 200 animals.

“With the combination of beer and animals, it’s no surprise that Brew at the Zoo has become our most anticipated event of the year,” said Gabry Tyson, assistant executive director of the Zoo in Forest Park. “We have both guests and vendors that return to Brew year after year.”

One of these reoccurring vendors is Abandoned Building Brewery in Easthampton. “We have been coming to Brew at the Zoo for three years now,” said Braeden Dion, the brewery’s sales manager. “It’s a well-run event, and the Homebrew Competition is a great addition to the fest. So many friendly faces and great people make this an event that Abandoned Building Brewery wouldn’t miss.”

Michael and Kerry Kennedy, a husband-wife team that run Beerfort Brewing in Agawam, have been participating in Brew at the Zoo’s Homebrew Competition — a portion of the event in which attendees and professional brewers vote on their favorite home brew — since 2023. Last year, they were awarded People’s Choice for their blueberry shandy.

“What sets Brew at the Zoo apart from other brew fests is the atmosphere,” Michael Kennedy said. “We are surrounded by animals and keepers introducing those animals to the crowd while we pour beer. That’s amazing — my favorite event of the year.”

A limited number of VIP tickets are available, which include extra time to sample the beer, as well as interactive animal encounters and keeper talks with members of the zoo’s animal care and education teams. The VIP timeslot runs from noon to 1:30 p.m., and tickets are limited.

The zoo will be closed to the public for this ticketed event on Aug. 2. Advance tickets are required, and all IDs will be checked at the door. No one under 21 will be admitted. For a list of participating breweries and to purchase tickets, visit www.forestparkzoo.org/brew.

Holyoke Community College Adds Two to Advancement Team

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Natalia Castagno

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently added two members to its Institutional Advancement team: Natalia Castagno as assistant director of Alumni Relations, and Heather Haskins as assistant director of Annual Giving.

Prior to HCC, Castagno worked at Springfield College as senior assistant director of Undergraduate Admissions and coordinator of Diversity Recruitment. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Brigham Young University and is pursuing a master’s degree in education from Springfield College.

“Natalia brings exceptional relationship-building skills and strategic thinking to HCC that will strengthen our alumni connections,” said Julie Phillips, executive director of Development. “As a natural networker, she will champion our alumni relations program and elevate alumni engagement.”

Heather Haskins

Haskins, a 2020 graduate of HCC, returns to the college after serving as Advancement Operations associate at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. She began her HCC education at the age of 15 as a dual enrollment student from Westfield Technical Academy. After receiving her associate degree in business administration, she transferred to Bay Path University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management and marketing.

“Heather’s extensive advancement experience and expertise in donor database management, event planning, and data analysis make her an excellent addition to our department and will enhance our annual giving efforts,” Phillips said.

Monson Savings Bank Donates $3,000 to Scantic Valley YMCA

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MONSON — Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty and Executive Vice President and COO Michael Rouette, who also serves as board chair and chief volunteer officer of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, recently presented a $3,000 donation to the Scantic Valley YMCA branch. They met with branch Executive Director Debbie Kelder and YMCA of Greater Springfield President and CEO Dexter Johnson to deliver the gift in person.

“Monson Savings Bank has proudly supported the YMCA for many years,” Moriarty said. “We are happy to continue that support with this donation. The Scantic Valley Y is a vital part of our community — many of our team members use this location, Michael and me included. We see the positive impact this facility has on the people it serves.”

The Scantic Valley YMCA earned this donation by being one of the top 10 vote recipients in Monson Savings Bank’s 2025 Community Giving Initiative. Through this annual initiative, community members are invited to vote for their favorite local nonprofit organizations,

“As both a representative of Monson Savings Bank and as board chair and chief volunteer officer of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, this partnership holds a special place in my heart,” Rouette said. “I’ve seen firsthand how the Scantic Valley YMCA enriches lives and strengthens our community. It’s an honor to help support their mission through this donation, and I’m incredibly proud to see so many community members rally behind them through the bank’s Community Giving Initiative.”

Located at 45 Post Office Park in Wilbraham, the Scantic Valley YMCA offers a wide variety of programs for individuals and families of all ages, ranging from aquatics, cycling, yoga, and pickleball to childcare services, wellness programs, and community-building opportunities. As part of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, the branch serves to strengthen the community through health, wellness, and social connection.

“We are so grateful for the support of Monson Savings Bank,” Johnson said. “Donations like this allow us to provide financial assistance to families in need, expand our wellness offerings, and maintain our facilities. Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and to Monson Savings Bank for their continued generosity and community leadership.”

Kelder echoed this appreciation. “The relationship between Monson Savings Bank and the Scantic Valley Y is truly special,” she said. “We’re honored to receive this donation and thankful to our community for showing up to vote for us through the bank’s Community Giving Initiative.”

Glenmeadow Names Adetayo Olatinwo Vice President for Human Resources

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LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc., a provider of senior retirement lifestyle options, has selected Adetayo Olatinwo as vice president for Human Resources. She will lead the HR function, overseeing talent management, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, and engagement, while ensuring compliance with employment law and contributing to the organization’s strategic goals and mission. She will also shape Glenmeadow’s relationships with the local secondary and post-secondary education partners to encourage senior living as a career path of choice.

“I’m honored to join the Glenmeadow team and contribute to creating an exceptional workplace for our dedicated and talented staff,” Olatinwo said. “Glenmeadow has so much to be proud of, and I’m excited to help shape its bright future.”

Olatinwo most recently served Trinity Health Of New England as Colleague and Labor Relations business partner and previously served Global Medical Response and the Mental Health Assoc. in human resources roles. A graduate of Western New England University and Springfield College, she has deep roots in Western Mass.

“Adetayo is a tremendous addition to Glenmeadow,” said Kathy Martin, Glenmeadow’s president and CEO. “She brings enthusiasm, a strong sense of purpose, and a deep understanding of how to balance an outstanding employee experience with the highest standards of compliance and equity. Her presence, service mindset, and leadership will be transformative for our organizational culture and a catalyst for growth.”

Local Nurses Share Their Passions, Challenges, and Why They Do It

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On the Front Lines of Care

Nurses, in many ways, are the backbone of the healthcare system, caring for patients in dozens of different types of settings, often during the most distressing moments of those patients’ lives. It’s challenging work for sure — but also gratifying work, as the six individuals profiled on the following pages can attest. For our annual salute to nurses, BusinessWest sat down with three veteran nurses and three just entering the field about why they got into nursing, what motivates them, especially during hard days, and what the impact of their work means to them.

 

Click on the names below to read their stories:

Joseph and Vincent Bartolucci

Joseph and Vincent Bartolucci

Identical Twins Double Down on the Passion They Bring to Nursing

 

Yirancis Rivera

Yirancis Rivera

She Serves as an Inspiration — in Any Language

 

Kim Larrier

Kim Larrier

Fascinated by the Mind, She Forged a Path in Psych Nursing

 

Dave DesLauriers

Dave DesLauriers

This Veteran Nurse Seeks a ‘Bridge’ into Emergency Management

 

Kara Lombardi

Kara Lombardi

As Assistant Nurse Manager, Her Role Is to Be a Support Person

 

Country Bank Announces Two Stonier Graduates

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WARE — Country Bank congratulates two of its team members, Jodie Gerulaitis, first vice president of Community Relations, and Jennifer Bujnevicie, vice president of Retail Banking and regional manager, on their recent graduation from the American Bankers Assoc. (ABA) Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

The ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking is the industry’s leading graduate banking program. Graduates receive both a Stonier diploma and a Wharton leadership certificate.

“Over the last three years, I’ve gained meaningful insight into leadership, strategy, and collaboration that will stay with me throughout my career,” Gerulaitis said. “This experience allowed me to grow both personally and professionally while building relationships with peers from across the country. I’m thankful to Country Bank for supporting my development and for investing in the future of its leaders.”

Bujnevicie noted that “this journey challenged me to think differently, lead more effectively, and expand my perspective on the evolving banking landscape. The knowledge and connections I’ve gained will continue to shape my leadership approach and benefit our teams and customers. I’m grateful to Country Bank for its continued commitment to leadership development.”

Miriam Siegel, chief Culture & Development officer at Country Bank, added that “we’re incredibly proud of the dedication and commitment they have demonstrated to get here, working hard over the course of this three-year program designed to enhance their leadership skills as bankers and thought leaders for Country Bank. Jodie and Jennifer have always been enthusiastic about the variety of learning and development opportunities offered by the bank throughout their careers at Country Bank, and we applaud and support their continued commitment to their growth and excellence.”

Webinar to Help Managers Transform Feedback into Constructive Communication

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EASTHAMPTON — Everything DiSC, a Wiley brand known for advancing workplace effectiveness through personality-based insights, will host a live webinar titled “Why Feedback Fails: Guiding Managers Through Constructive Communication” on Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m. This free, 60-minute session is designed to equip managers with tools and strategies to deliver feedback that is strong, actionable, and motivating, ultimately improving team engagement and performance.

Led by Mark Scullard, senior director of Product Innovation at Everything DiSC, the webinar will explore the importance of delivering feedback effectively, why giving and receiving feedback is often challenging, feedback superpowers and limiters unique to each DiSC style, how to tailor feedback based on an employee’s DiSC profile, and actionable strategies for immediate workplace application.

“This webinar is a powerful opportunity for leaders to better understand how personality styles impact communication and how to adjust their approach to deliver feedback that resonates,” Scullard said.

With communication and team dynamics continuing to be top priorities for organizations, this session will offer timely insights to help managers unlock their team’s full potential through personalized, emotionally intelligent leadership.

Registration is now open. Click here to reserve a spot.

Sen. Gomez Announces Awards for Housing, Economic, and Community Development

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BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gómez joined the Healey-Driscoll administration to announce $875,000 in Community Investment Tax Credits (CITC) awards to four community development corporations (CDCs) and community service organizations (CSOs) in Springfield: Home City Development ($100,000), Revitalize CDC ($150,000), Way Finders ($375,000), and Wellspring Cooperative ($250,000).

The Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey last summer, increased the CITC from $12 million to $15 million and created a permanent funding source for the CITC program.

Since its inception in 2012, the CITC program has been an integral source of funding for CDCs and CSOs to support programming that includes affordable housing development and preservation, community planning and economic development initiatives, homeownership assistance, financial education, foreclosure prevention and savings programs, and job training and job creation programs.

“With the Healey-Driscoll administration leading the way on the issues closest to home for Massachusetts residents and the state Legislature operating in lockstep, CDCs and CSOs are positioned to enhance their critical programming,” Gomez said. “In the Hampden district and across the Commonwealth, these community organizations are being stripped of the tools they need to best serve low- and moderate-income families. This expansive funding reflects our state’s common-sense approach to policy solutions.”

The CITC program offers a 50% refundable state tax credit that provides an incentive for donors to contribute funds to CDCs and CSOs. The program enables residents and stakeholders to work with CDCs and partner with nonprofit, public, and private entities to improve economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income households and other residents in urban, rural, and suburban communities across the state. CDCs accomplish this through adoption of community investment plans to undertake community development programs, policies, and activities.

HCS Head Start Awards 2025 Janis Santos Scholarship to Barbara Torres Marzan

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SPRINGFIELD — Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start recently announced the 2025 recipient of its Janis Santos Scholarship.

Three years ago, the organization launched this annual recognition, created by Santos, former CEO of HCS Head Start, to help address the shortage of early childhood teachers. Knowing the importance of supporting this profession, Santos established this scholarship to support current HCS staff, parents, and all Head Start alumni who are pursuing a degree in early education and care but may be encountering financial hardship.

Santos, along with Nicole Blais, HCS Head Start’s current CEO, awarded the 2025 honor to Barbara Torres Marzan. She has been with HCS Head Start for close to four years and is currently an infant/toddler teacher. She was presented with the $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies at Springfield Technical Community College.

Previous honorees include Mayra Felix, who recently completed her bachelor’s degree at Springfield College, and Notavious Andino-Galarza-Perez, who is currently studying at Columbia University.

Picture This

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Pictured, from left: Eastern States Exposition President and CEO Gene Cassidy, Doleva, and Bulkley Richardson Partner Mark Cress.
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Hooplandia Leadership Award

At the recent Hooplandia 3-on-3 basketball tournament, the annual Hooplandia Leadership Award, sponsored by Bulkley Richardson, was given to John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. The Leadership Award is presented each year to a deserving person, group, or organization within the community that exhibits the qualities of good leadership: bravery, respect, positive attitude, integrity, and fair play.

Pictured, from left: Eastern States Exposition President and CEO Gene Cassidy, Doleva, and Bulkley Richardson Partner Mark Cress.

Pictured, from left: Eastern States Exposition President and CEO Gene Cassidy, Doleva, and Bulkley Richardson Partner Mark Cress.

 

Encouraging Summer Reading

Thanks to a grant from the Beveridge Family Foundation, Link to Libraries provided every second-grade student at Highland, Southampton Road, Westfield River, Paper Mill, and Munger Hill elementary schools in Westfield with a free, new book to read over the summer, a baseball hat, and a bookmark. Each of these schools participates in Link to Libraries’ Community Book Link and Read Aloud programs. 

Pictured, from left: Highland Principal Erica Masciadrelli, volunteer reader Joanne Fouche, Peter Weston of the Beveridge Family Foundation, and volunteer readers Cindy Gaylord and Alison Hamilton.

Pictured, from left: Highland Principal Erica Masciadrelli, volunteer reader Joanne Fouche, Peter Weston of the Beveridge Family Foundation, and volunteer readers Cindy Gaylord and Alison Hamilton.

 

Creature Comforts

On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield. Volunteers spent the day painting fences, cleaning the grounds, and constructing wooden display boxes, hands-on work that supports the zoo’s mission of caring for non-releasable animals and promoting conservation education. Community Day is an annual tradition at Whittlesey, during which employees set aside their usual work to support local nonprofit organizations. In addition to the efforts of the Holyoke team, volunteers participated in projects across Connecticut.

On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield

On June 13, team members from Whittlesey’s Holyoke office participated in the firm’s 15th annual Community Day at the Zoo in Forest Park & Education Center in Springfield

 

 

Law Enforcement Torch Run

On June 4, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) hosted a rally for the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, welcoming athletes, law enforcement officers, and supporters as they finished carrying the Flame of Hope across Massachusetts. The event was held at PeoplesBank headquarters, spearheaded by MBK’s Lauren Foley, senior associate, and Christopher Soderberg, Audit and Assurance supervisor, who brought together employees from MBK and other businesses to show their support for the Special Olympics athletes and law enforcement officers across the state.

On June 4, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) hosted a rally for the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, welcoming athletes, law enforcement officers, and supporters as they finished carrying the Flame of Hope across Massachusetts

On June 4, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) hosted a rally for the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, welcoming athletes, law enforcement officers, and supporters as they finished carrying the Flame of Hope across Massachusetts

 

 

Supporting Communities

In celebration of Liberty Bank’s 200th anniversary, the Liberty Bank Foundation recently announced $1,825 grants to organizations in each town where the bank has a branch, for a total of $87,600 to 48 organizations. All recipient organizations were selected by bank customers, and the East Longmeadow branch gave its $1,825 donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield. 

Pictured, from left: Michelle D’Amore, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, and Teresa Parker, Liberty Bank’s East Longmeadow branch manager.

Pictured, from left: Michelle D’Amore, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, and Teresa Parker, Liberty Bank’s East Longmeadow branch manager.

 

 

Gathering of Local Legal Lights

The Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) held its annual meeting, vendor show, and member reception on June 11 at the Springfield Sheraton. Attorney Christopher Pierson from Bacon Wilson, P.C. was sworn in as HCBA president for 2025-26, and attorney Kathleen O’Malley of Raipher, P.C. (pictured) was presented with the first Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism by attorney Michael Jennings. Fifty-year members of the bar were also recognized, including judges Henry Boroff, Philip Contant, Robert Howarth, and Michael Ponsor; and attorneys Peter Barry, Mary Costello, Thomas Costello, Gerald Glasser, L. Jeffrey Meehan, Stephen Manning, Joseph Pacella, and Aaron Wilson.

Attorney Christopher Pierson from Bacon Wilson, P.C. was sworn in as HCBA president for 2025-26, and attorney Kathleen O’Malley of Raipher, P.C. (pictured) was presented with the first Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism by attorney Michael Jennings

Attorney Christopher Pierson from Bacon Wilson, P.C. was sworn in as HCBA president for 2025-26, and attorney Kathleen O’Malley of Raipher, P.C. (pictured) was presented with the first Thomas A. Kenefick III Memorial Award for Leadership & Professionalism by attorney Michael Jennings

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Healthcare Heroes Nominations

Through July 17: In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated. But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell. And that’s where you come in. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due Thursday, July 17, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the Western Mass. region in one (or more) of these eight categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Health/Wellness Administrator; Emerging Leader; Community Health; Health Educator; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and Lifetime Achievement. Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

 

Free Friday Concert Series

Through Aug. 15: Hot Plate Brewing Co., in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and a collection of other Pittsfield-based businesses, announced the Pitt, a brand-new, 10-week, free concert series set to energize Dunham Mall. Running weekly on Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., the Pitt will showcase a dynamic lineup of musical acts hailing from Montreal, Boston, the Pioneer Valley, and the Berkshires. From indie rock and soul to emerging electronic artists, this series will celebrate both regional talent and international artistry, right in the heart of downtown Pittsfield. In addition to the music, concertgoers can enjoy local food and drink offerings. Hot Plate Brewing Co. will host a beer garden, and Handcrafted, a new, Pittsfield-based restaurant, will serve up a variety of food. For more information and weekly lineup announcements, visit hotplatebeer.com/the-pitt.

 

Second Chance Animal Services Golf Tournament

July 14: Second Chance Animal Services is teeing up for its 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown. This event combines a day of golf with the mission of helping pets receive the veterinary care they need. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Second Chance’s community veterinary hospitals in Springfield, Worcester, Southbridge, and North Brookfield — life-saving programs that provide affordable care to pets in underserved communities and help keep them with the families who love them. Golfers will enjoy a full day of fun, including a box lunch, a banquet dinner, a commemorative gift, and a bucket of range balls. The tournament will feature on-course tastings and contests such as longest drive, closest to the pin, closest to the line, a yellow ball competition, and more. A hole-in-one challenge offers a $4,000 pool or spa prize sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools. Guests can also take part in raffles and a silent auction, which opens online one week prior to the event. The tournament will follow a scramble format. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Individual golfers and foursomes are welcome, and early registration is encouraged as spots fill quickly. To register, inquire about sponsorship opportunities, or donate items to the silent auction and raffle, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/events/golf.

 

Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament

July 14: Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit focused on fighting childhood hunger, is seeking sponsors and donated auction items for its eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. The event, which will include an online auction open to all, benefits local organizations that work to ensure children do not go hungry, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry. Local individuals and businesses can also support the cause by donating items or services for the silent auction portion of the event. The online auction will be open to the community for bids beginning on July 1 and will end on July 14, the day of the golf tournament. For more information or to sponsor the event, visit feedthekidsgolf.com and click ‘Register Now.’ To donation auction items, email Kadushin at [email protected].

 

Pickleball Tournament

July 20: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity announced a pickleball tournament open to players of all skill levels at the Picklr, 415 East Main St., in the Westfield Shops. From noon to 4 p.m., seasoned players and rookies alike will play ‘king of the court’ three-person-style. Tickets cost $40 each, which includes prizes, snacks and refreshments, and swag bags. All are welcome to participate or spectate. To purchase tickets, visit habitatspringfield.org.

People on the Move

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Jeffrey Fialky

Jeffrey Fialky

At the 19th annual 40 Under Forty Gala on June 19 at the MassMutual Center, BusinessWest announced that Jeffrey Fialky, managing shareholder at Bacon Wilson, P.C., is this year’s Alumni Achievement Award (AAA) winner. Fialky broke through on his fourth time as a finalist for the AAA, which, since 2015, has been awarded annually to the past 40 Under Forty winner who, in the minds of an independent panel of judges, has most impressively built on his or her record of professional achievement and service to the community since being named a 40 Under Forty honoree. Fialky was an associate with Bacon Wilson when he was voted to the 40 Under Forty class of 2008. Today, as managing shareholder, he is leading the firm through a time of change and challenge in that sector while also continuing to give back to community organizations and causes ranging from Springfield Museums to the Springfield Regional Chamber — which, just last week, awarded him its Lifetime Achievement Award. The other four finalists for this year’s AAA award were Amelia Holstrom (40 Under Forty class of 2015), partner at Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.; James Krupienski (class of 2010), partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.; Ryan McCollum (class of 2012), owner of RMC Strategies; and Orlando Ramos (class of 2014), state representative for the 9th Hampden District. The Alumni Achievement Award was presented by Health New England.

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Catherine Rioux

Catherine Rioux

David Viamari

David Viamari

Monson Savings Bank announced the promotions of Catherine Rioux to the position of assistant vice president, commercial loan officer and David Viamari to the position of vice president, controller. In her new role, Rioux will continue to serve the community by educating and assisting current and prospective borrowers with a variety of financing options, including commercial and industrial loans and commercial real estate lending. She brings nearly two decades of banking experience to her role, including 12 years specifically in lending. Rioux holds a bachelor of business administration degree from Western New England University, with a major in management and a minor in communications. She is also a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies and the Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute. She was recently named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty class of 2025. In the community, she serves on the town of Monson’s scholarship committee, volunteers at St. Patrick’s Church, supports Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts, and is a member of the Monson Free Library finance committee. In his new role, Viamari he will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions, playing a critical part in maintaining the institution’s financial health and regulatory compliance. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the finance and accounting field, including four years in banking and 11 years in public accounting. Before joining Monson Savings Bank, he served as assistant vice president, assistant controller at bankESB, managing the bank’s financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements, assisting in the monthly financial close process, and overseeing the General Accounting and Accounts Payable departments. He also supported executive leadership and the board of directors by delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Viamari holds both a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting from UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. In the community, he serves as treasurer on the board of directors for the Lathrop Home of Northampton. He is also a member of the Boston chapter of the Financial Managers Society.

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Carla Carnevale

Carla Carnevale

Monson Savings Bank announced the promotion of Carla Carnevale to Community Relations manager. In this role, she will lead the bank’s community engagement and public relations efforts. A key focus of her new role will be identifying and understanding the evolving needs of the communities the bank serves. By working closely with local organizations and residents, she will help ensure that Monson Savings Bank’s outreach and charitable efforts are aligned with the areas of greatest need, maximizing the bank’s positive impact. Carnevale joined Monson Savings Bank in July 2020 and has held several roles within the Marketing department, including marketing intern, marketing assistant, and marketing & public relations coordinator. Her dedication and creativity have played a key role in the bank’s marketing and outreach initiatives. In her new position, she will manage the bank’s community relations strategy and partnerships with community organizations. She will also serve on the bank’s community outreach and donations committee and the community reinvestment & fair lending committee, and continue her contributions as an active member of the marketing committee. Carnevale holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing & small business development from Bay Path University and will begin her studies at Western New England University School of Law in August. She is actively involved in local initiatives, including serving on the board of directors for the Cedar Ridge of Wilbraham Homeowners Assoc., being a member of the Michael J. Dias Foundation’s capital campaign committee, and volunteering her time with various local nonprofits.

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American International College (AIC) has named Rob Kearney to the position of director of Athletics, effective July 7. Kearney brings more than a decade of athletic training and leadership experience to this role and will oversee the college’s portfolio of NCAA Division II athletic programs. The appointment follows his prior tenure as assistant athletic director for sports medicine and performance, in which he oversaw a transformational restructuring of the department and rebuilt all aspects of the college’s athletic training and strength and conditioning programs. Before arriving at AIC, Kearney served as an athletic trainer at Springfield Central High School and was head athletic trainer for the men’s club ice hockey program at UMass Amherst from 2014 to 2024. He has held roles at a number of local institutions, including the Williston Northampton School, Deerfield Academy, and Palmer Public Schools. Kearney and his husband, Joey, also own and operate CrossFit Iron Legacy in East Longmeadow. Beyond his experience in athletic training and coaching, Kearney’s record includes a 15-year career of professional competition. In 2023, he finished third in the America’s Strongest Man competition and has a personal record of 961 pounds in the deadlift. He has competed in the World’s Strongest Man competition five times and the Arnold Strongman Classic three times. In 2020, he was awarded the title of Pound for Pound Strongest Man in the World by Official Strongman. Kearney currently serves on the executive board of the OUT Foundation and previously was the Massachusetts state representative for the National Athletic Trainers’ Assoc. LGBTQ+ advisory committee. He holds a master’s degree in advanced athletic training with a concentration in athletic rehabilitation and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Springfield College, and is a Massachusetts-licensed athletic trainer.

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Krupa Kotecha

Krupa Kotecha

The Royal Law Firm announced attorney Krupa Kotecha as its new chief strategy and advancement officer. In this role, she leads strategic initiatives centered on attorney development, operational consistency, and sustainable growth. A former Big Law attorney with expertise in compensation and employment law, she brings a business oriented, results-driven approach to both client service and firm leadership. Kotecha has advised employers on compensation design, compliance, workforce transitions, and complex disputes, while also mentoring attorneys, setting firm-wide standards of excellence, and ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience, making her strategic insight and leadership essential to advancing the firm’s mission and long-term success.

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Sharon Czarnecki

Sharon Czarnecki

James Hagan, president and CEO of Westfield Bank, announced the promotion of Sharon Czarnecki to vice president, Business Banking manager, and CRA officer. Her responsibilities continue to include small business loan development and commercial loan portfolio management, as well as management of the bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) program. Czarnecki joined Westfield Bank 33 years ago and has served in many different roles. She started her career as a teller in 1992 and, over the years, has held positions in deposit operations, loan servicing, commercial credit analysis, and credit management. In 2007, she became the bank’s first female commercial lending officer and was promoted to assistant vice president in 2010 and to vice president in 2019. She has more than 25 years of experience with CRA and is familiar with matters of regulatory compliance. Czarnecki is a graduate of Holyoke Community College with an associate degree in business studies, and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Westfield State University. She is an integral part of her community, serving on several nonprofit boards that include the Westfield State University Foundation, the Albert & Amelia Ferst Operating Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, and the trustees of Westfield Academy. She also serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Church in Westfield, where she is involved in the religious education program.

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Country Bank announced the appointment of David Thibault as first vice president, Institutional Banking. In this newly created role, he will focus on serving municipalities and nonprofit organizations throughout the bank’s footprint, bringing nearly three decades of experience in commercial and institutional banking. Thibault joins Country Bank with 26 years of industry experience from PeoplesBank, with a well-established track record of success in serving commercial, nonprofit, and government clients. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and engineering and an MBA from Western New England University. He is also a graduate of the American Bankers Assoc. Stonier School of Banking. He holds multiple professional certifications, including accredited ACH professional (AAP) and national check professional (NCP). Throughout his career, Thibault has demonstrated a passion for leveraging technology to improve customer outcomes. He has led initiatives such as the implementation of online banking platforms, positive pay systems, lockbox services, and remittance capture. His expertise in cash management and payment systems, combined with a strong commitment to customer service and employee development, make him an asset to the Country Bank team. Thibault is also an active community member, currently serving as secretary of the board of directors for Access Care Partners and trustee for the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation. A dedicated volunteer, he supports organizations such as 4-H and the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce. He has participated in programs like Leadership Pioneer Valley and Leadership Springfield, serving as both mentee and mentor.

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Christina Reynolds

Christina Reynolds

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced that Christina Reynolds has been promoted to assistant vice president of Account Operations. She began her career at UMassFive 15 years ago as a part-time online banking specialist in the Contact Center. Since then, she has taken on a variety of roles, including positions in branches, as Card Services manager, and, most recently, as Digital and Payments manager. In her new role, Reynolds will oversee several key areas: Digital Banking (including online and mobile banking), Payments (ACH transactions, wires, and checks), Card Services (debit and credit cards), and Account Services (focused on fraud prevention, compliance, and risk management).

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Callie Flanagan

Callie Flanagan

Florence Bank recently welcomed Callie Flanagan as vice president and small business lender in the Commercial Originations department of the Florence headquarters. She has 13 years of small business lending experience and most recently worked at the U.S. Small Business Administration as lender relations specialist and Springfield branch manager. Skilled at building relationships, credit analysis, underwriting, portfolio management, and SBA lending, Flanagan has also served as a loan officer and director of lending at Common Capital. While in the latter role, she led a small lending team to achieve top lender in the state with the U.S. Small Business Administration for multiple loan products over multiple years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fordham University and is vice chair of the Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corp. and a member of the Ladies’ Ancient Order of the Hibernians.

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Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced the promotion of Martha Brosnahan to vice president of Loan Servicing & Collections. In her new role, she will continue to lead and oversee all aspects of the credit union’s loan servicing operations. With more than a decade of service at PNCU, she has consistently demonstrated leadership and expertise in managing complex loan servicing and collections functions. Prior to this promotion, she served in the Loan Servicing department, where she played a pivotal role in developing procedures, training staff, and overseeing the servicing and collection aspects across all loan portfolios. Brosnahan began her career in financial services more than 20 years ago and has held key positions in loan operations and compliance at institutions including Connecticut River Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Franklin Pierce University, and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado. Her professional development also includes certifications in business management, business foundations, supervisory leadership, and value stream management.

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Jacquelyn Matthews

Jacquelyn Matthews

Queenie Miao

Queenie Miao

Sadie Woolstenhulme

Sadie Woolstenhulme

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that Jacquelyn Matthews, Queenie Miao, and Sadie Woolstenhulme have been accepted into the firm’s law clerk program for the 2025-26 school year. Matthews is currently pursuing her juris doctorate at Western New England University School of Law, with an expected graduation date of May 2026. Jacquelyn earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations and Arabic, along with minors in science, technology, environment, and public policy from Michigan State University in 2023. In addition to her role as a law clerk at Bacon Wilson, she is an active member of the Western New England Global Justice Clinic. Before joining the firm, Matthews participated in a summer associate program in Connecticut, served as president of Empowering Women in Law in East Lansing, Mich., and founded the International Law Students Assoc. at Western New England. She has a strong interest in corporate law and trusts and estates. Fluent in Arabic and Spanish, she spent eight weeks in Amman, Jordan in 2021 as part of the Jordan Language Academy Study Abroad Program, where she enhanced her proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking three Arabic dialects. Miao is currently a juris doctor candidate at the University of Illinois College of Law in Champaign, with graduation expected in May 2026. She will be completing her final year of law school remotely while working at Bacon Wilson. She earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy, with a minor in legal studies, from Brandeis University in 2021. Before joining the firm, Miao served as a teaching assistant for the University of Illinois Legal Writing and Introduction to Advocacy courses. Additionally, she gained experience as a law clerk at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and as a student attorney at the University of Illinois Immigration Clinic. A passionate animal welfare advocate, she also volunteered at a rescue ranch in Champaign, Ill. She has a strong interest in tax law. Originally from Nanjing, the historic capital of China, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Woolstenhulme is currently a juris doctor candidate at Western New England University School of Law, with plans to graduate in May 2026. She holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies with a minor in religious studies from Utah State University, earned in 2020. She is actively involved in law school life as a member of the Student Bar Assoc. judicial advisory board, the Public Interest Assoc., and the Women’s Law Assoc. She also serves as a senior staff member of the Western New England Law Review and a teaching assistant in criminal law, constitutional law, and contracts. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Woolstenhulme spent several years at the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office and most recently interned for a Massachusetts Trial Court judge. She is particularly interested in litigation and family law, areas that allow her to connect directly and meaningfully with clients.

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The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission recently elected its executive committee for FY 2026, which will help guide the organization’s strategic direction and regional planning efforts from June 2025 through June 2026. Executive committee members represent communities across Hampden and Hampshire counties and bring a wide range of professional and civic experience. They include William Dwyer, chairman (Hadley); George Kingston, vice chairman (East Longmeadow); Douglas Albertson, secretary/clerk (Belchertown); Marilyn Gorman-Fil, treasurer (Monson); T.J. Cousineau, assistant treasurer (Blandford); and at-large members Peri Hall (Goshen), James Whalen (Holland), Jack Jemsek (Amherst), and Jack Luttrell (Wilbraham). The PVPC executive committee is elected annually by commission members and is responsible for guiding organizational governance and fiscal stewardship. The group also plays a key role in advancing PVPC’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and other regional initiatives.

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SSO, Local 171 Announce Two-year Labor Agreement

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Local 171 of the American Federation of Musicians jointly announced they have reached a new two-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract starts in the upcoming 2025-26 season and extends through the 2026-27 season. The new agreement contains a minimum of eight symphonic concerts and an education concert for the upcoming two concert seasons. The agreement also includes the addition of a second musician seat on the SSO board, which will expand from 15 to 17 seats, and wage increases for musicians over each of the two years. The agreement also calls for an average of 64 contracted musicians, remaining the same from the previous two-year agreement. This new agreement gives the Springfield Symphony Orchestra greater flexibility to design seasons that both honor tradition and embrace innovation. Starting with the 2025-26 season, the SSO will present a minimum of four classical concerts each year, down from six in previous seasons. This change allows room to explore new formats and creative programming. In addition, the season will feature two pops concerts and two hybrid performances that blend classical repertoire with popular music to engage broader and more diverse audiences. In the past two seasons, the SSO has made efforts to diversify its musical offerings and brought talent from around the world in the form of both guest conductors and guest artists to Springfield Symphony Hall. The concert seasons have featured Latin jazz ensemble the Mambo Kings, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, annual MLK Jr. celebration concerts, Fearless Women Awards honoring local women leaders in the community, Juneteenth concerts at no cost to the community, and more. In the 2024-25 season, internationally acclaimed conductor Mei-Ann Chen joined the SSO as artistic advisor, helping to curate programs, select guest soloists, and facilitate other artistic needs.

 

Nourish Wellness Café Expands to Eastworks

EASTHAMPTON — Nourish Wellness Café, known for its 100% organic, plant-forward menu, announced the opening of its second location at Eastworks, the creative and commercial mill building in Easthampton. Founded in 2015 and now led by owner Casey Flaherty, Nourish has earned a loyal following in Northampton for its menu, welcoming space, and commitment to sourcing sustainable ingredients. Located in Suite 137 on the first floor of Eastworks, at the Marketplace entrance, the new café offers a seasonal menu of organic juices, smoothies, grain bowls, soups, and specialty lattes, all made with organic, locally sourced produce. The Eastworks location also features grab-and-go offerings and a full espresso bar. It will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Masuda’s Cafe in Amherst Hosts Grand Opening

AMHERST — Masuda’s Cafe, a new culinary destination in downtown Amherst, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), on June 20 at 17 Kellogg Ave. Blending the warmth of North American breakfast and lunch classics with the vibrant flavors of South Asian cuisine, Masuda’s Cafe promises a bold new addition to the local food scene. Whether it’s a quick grab-and-go, a cozy brunch, or a midday meeting over coffee, Masuda’s offers a welcoming space with both indoor and outdoor seating options. The cafe features coffee from Rao’s Coffee Roasting Co., a local institution known for its high-quality, micro-roasted beans.

 

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Opens New Lending Office

PITTSFIELD — Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the opening of its new lending office at 322 Main St. in Great Barrington, expanding its presence and commitment to serving the Southern Berkshires. The new office is home to a dedicated team of experienced lenders ready to assist customers with their borrowing needs. The team includes mortgage lending officers LouAnn Harvey and Spring Burke and commercial lender Sierra King Watson. The Great Barrington lending office is now open and ready to welcome customers seeking home and personal financing, commercial lending services, and more.

 

bankESB Wins Three Awards for Workplace Culture

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently received three Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards in the areas of work-life flexibility, compensation and benefits, and purpose and values. Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards from Energage celebrate organizations that are dedicated to building an exceptional, people-first culture. The work-life flexibility award celebrates organizations that provide options to their employees in how and where they work and that have managers who care for their employees’ concerns. The compensation and benefits award recognizes organizations that provide employees with both material rewards and appreciation for their work. The purpose and values award celebrates organizations that have successfully embedded their mission and values into their culture. Winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous, third-party employee engagement survey, administered by Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. More than 42,000 organizations across the country were invited to participate in the survey. Results are calculated by comparing the survey’s research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers that are proven to predict high performance, against industry benchmarks.

 

Cedar Chest, GFN Partner on Campaign to Fight Hunger

NORTHAMPTON — For the fourth year in a row, Grow Food Northampton (GFN) and Cedar Chest, the anchor store in Thornes Marketplace in downtown Northampton, announced their partnership to fight hunger in Northampton. Cedar Chest is conducting the “Give $10, Get $10” campaign to raise funds for GFN’s SNAP Match program. Launched on June 15, the promotion allows Cedar Chest customers to donate $10 to Grow Food Northampton’s SNAP Match program and, in turn, receive a $10 gift card to spend at Cedar Chest. Customers can just stop in at Cedar Chest to make the donation and get a gift card in return. At GFN’s year-round farmers markets, Tuesday market, and winter market, the SNAP Match program doubles SNAP users’ benefits so they are able to buy healthy local foods at the farmers markets, with the idea that everyone, no matter their income level, should be able to eat nutrient-dense produce and other products from local farms.

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

AGAWAM

Royal Team Inc., 71 Cooley St., Agawam, MA 01001. Svetlana Fronchkevich, same. Trucking company.

BECKET

Becket Washington School PTO Inc., 12 Maple St., Becket, MA 01223. Chantal Foglietta, same. Nonprofit organization established to enhance the educational environment at Becket Washington School through volunteer and financial resources.

BERNARDSTON

Bear Mountain Builders Inc., 394 West Leyden Road, Bernardston, MA 01337. David Leblanc, same. Carpenter and general contractor that builds and remodels residential properties.

 

CHICOPEE

Professional Renovations Inc., 57 Ward St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Roman Shtempel, same. Residential home renovations.

EAST BROOKFIELD

Mateucci Painting & Carpentry Corp., 155 North Brookfield Road, East Brookfield, MA 01515. Clodoaldo Mateucci, same. Construction services.

EASTHAMPTON

Sunalert Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Suite 321, Easthampton, MA 01027. Michael Hempstead, same. Solar power.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Helping Overwhelmed Providers Endure, 172 Nottingham Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jan-Paul Ramesh, same. Nonprofit organization providing support, resources, and community for young people who are balancing the demands of caring for a close immediate family member battling cancer, another terminal illness, or a disabling health condition, while also maintaining their own academic, social, and emotional well-being.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Flexrad Consulting, P.C., 18 West Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Benjamin Seckler, same. Medical services.

HOLYOKE

Access Holdings Corp., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Joseph Johnson, same. Retail sales of consumer products.

LEE

Perfume Palace Inc., 17 Lee Premium Outlets, Lee, MA 01238. Nitin Kak, 930 Cadman Dr., Middletown, DE 19709. Retail perfume sales.

LONGMEADOW

Site Development Services Inc., 84 Whitmun Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kyle Rosa, same. Excavation services.

MONSON

Matt’s Wildlife Solutions Inc., 101 Wales Road, Monson, MA 01057. Matthew Cranham, same. Preventive pest sealing and wildlife removal.

PALMER

LP Flash Construction Group Inc., 118 Breckenridge St., Palmer, MA 01069. Nuisance wildlife removal.

PITTSFIELD

Axoniverse Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Vishnu Muthyala, same. Retail and development of bio chips.

Healing Harvest Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ryan Malgeri, P.O. Box 64, East Falmouth, MA 02536. Helping people with substance issues.

Koppert Biological Systems Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Rene Ruiter, 5219 South Faculty Row, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Beneficial insects.

Quesmiles Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Shaquana Stokes, same. Receives and provides charities, adult education and/or training resources, rental and fuel assistance, food, clothing, and furniture for individuals who are homeless, disabled, misplaced, low-income, or living under the poverty guidelines.

Unlimit North America Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Bryan Feng, same. Carrying on the business of a money transmitter.

SOUTHWICK

Southwick Athletic Booster Club Inc., 42 Lakeview St., Southwick, MA 01107. Crystal Macken, 155 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, MA 01077. Organization formed to serve as a resource for Southwick Regional School administration, the athletic director, and faculty club advisors to help enhance the overall extracurricular athletic experience for all students.

SPRINGFIELD

Al-Rahma Cultural Center Inc., 99 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107. Abdullah Nassir, 150 Fairview Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Center for religious education and worship.

Evren Inc., 116 Breckwood Blvd., Springfield, MA 01109. Obukohwo Urhiafe, same. Real estate sales, property development, merchandising, architecture, consulting, and other legal businesses.

Pioneer Growth Partners Inc., 510 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104. David Fontaine, same. Corporation formed to provide small business investment and management services and engage in and carry on other activities permitted under Massachusetts law.

TURNERS FALLS

Young’s Excavating Inc., 11 Paradise Parkway, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Edward Young, same. Excavating services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AK Shipping Inc., 169 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Aleksandr Karapetyan, same. Product shipping.

Smart & Save Suite Corp., 242 Elm St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ana Estien, 22 Highland St., Springfield, MA 01109. Corporation that assists the community with tax filing and support services, offering notary services and small business support, including bookkeeping, payroll compliance, and general business management.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Hudlin Enterprises Inc., 95 Bridges Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Brian Hudlin, 42 Stibley Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Automotive body repair business.

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Amherst History Center
45 Boltwood Walk
Elizabeth Larson

Ancient Mothers
34 Pomeroy Lane, Unit 8
Octu Hare Suri-An Express Trust

DMO Construction LLC
213 North East St.
Deborah Misterka, Richard Misterka

Eric Scot Salon
196 North Pleasant St.
Terri Kocot

Floral Affairs
172 North Pleasant St.
Rebecca Guyer

Getcons Construction & Repairs
177 North Pleasant St., Apt. 5
Juan Rivadeneira Argudo

Gigabite
36 Hallock St.
Ahmed Hassanein

Lavoie Media
12 Sunset Court
Matthew Lavoie

Noni Kai Thompson
683 Main St., #6
Octu Hare Suri-An Express Trust

Quicken Tree Doula
43 Jeffrey Lane
Taylor Wadsworth

Sofia’s Empanadas
33 Memorial Dr.
Fernando Sotarello

SWCA Environmental Consultants
15 Research Dr.
Scott Fisher

BELCHERTOWN

Bay Road Inspection LLC
147 Bay Road
Corey Elias

HOLYOKE

Appleton Mart
330 Appleton St.
Wai Chan

Brown University Medical Imaging/PET/CT Services
575 Beech St.
Lifespan of Mass. Taunton Inc.

Burger Beast and More
112 High St.
Andre Yarns

Flat’s Supermarket
36 Ely St.
Evaristo Almonte

Hollywood Nails
5 Cabot St.
Quyen Nguyen

Leaf Lux
40 Lyman St.
Lyman Group LLC

O’Brien Construction
75 Clayton Road
Andrew O’Brien

Pena’s Daycare
18 Columbus Ave.
Carmen Peña

Peter Auto Repair
65 Commercial St.
Pedtro Centeno

Quick Trip Mini Mart
753 Dwight Ave.
Rizwana Sheikh

Rose.Bilds
414 Hillside Ave.
Robert Rose

Sohre Turbomachinery
85 Sargeant St.
Shat Current Solutions Inc.

Vintage on the Avenue
9 Dillow Ave.
Christine Munro

PITTSFIELD

90 North Studio
90 North St.
Ashley Erin Co. LLC

Amy Larabee
54 Wendell Ave.
Amy Larabee

Berkshire Adventures
1542 North St.
Berkshire Adventures LLC

Berkshire Express Routes
75 New Hampshire Ave.
Adam Liccardi

Berkshire International Market
340 North St.
Behanzin Goundo Par

Berkshire Muffler Center
213 Fourth St.
Berkshire Muffler Center Inc.

Bloom Brothers
2 Larch St.
Bloom Brothers

BP & PB Cleaning
39 Springside St.
Brooke Powell

Brazee & Huban CPAs
55 Wendell Ave.
Austin Brazee

Cheshire Sporting Goods
1201 West Housatonic St.
Berkshire Sporting Goods 71 72 LLC

Conant’s Property Improvement
20 Westminster St.
Daniel Conant

KG CPA Tax & Advisory
185 Highland Ave.
Kevin Garcia

Jim’s Building & Remodeling
20 Taconic St.
James Torra Sr.

Kim O’Brien Massage Therapy
42 Summer St.
Kim O’Brien

Lindsay Petkus
54 Wendell Ave.
Lindsay Petkus

Mitchell A. Caropreso
40 McAllister St.
Mitchell Caropresto

Oliver Auto Body
218 Fourth St.
Wetherell’s Auto Body

PJ’s Petsitting & Walking
76 Marian Ave.
Paula Jacoby

Pittsfield Dental
416 Tyler St.
Onkar Dental Inc.

Shivers
483 West St.
Anthony Crea, Diana Crea

The Shop
123 Elm St.
Kenneth Chapman Jr.

Tree A. Construction Services
90 West Union St.
Dolores Rodriguez Reyes

SOUTHWICK

Mulberry Plumbing
5 Pauline Circle
Aleksandr Ptselnikov

Your Friend Ashley Organizational Services
61 Tannery Road
Ashley Armitage

WESTFIELD

Affordable Home Healthcare
49 Cardinal Lane
Peter Odunukwe

API Construction
100 Meadow St.
Aleksandr Popov

Honey It’s Henna
4 Columbia St.
Amanda Zuniga

Northern Studio LLC
25 Ely St.
Susan Williams

Nova Vida Picnic
17 Holland Ave.
Zuleika de la Cruz

Pacheco’s Junk Removal and Services
25 Thomas St., Unit F7
Ivan Pacheco

Prestige Mechanical
1130 Granville Road
David Karapunarly

Prblylifts
37 Florence St.
Adriana Tot-Lupien

Sullivan Siding and Windows
83 Pinehurst St.
Sullivan Sullivan

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies

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

Adams, Shondell
P.O. Box 195
Brockton, MA 02302
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Bartlett, Michael S.
70 Mill St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/29/2025

Beauregard, Thomas M.
320 Park St., Apt 3L
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/31/2025

Bergmann, Tyler J.
Cote, Staci M.
320 Bemis Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/20/2025

Bishop, Martha J.
PO Box 646
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Bonneville, Rhonda Gean
52 Regency Park Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/22/2025

Boyd, Craig M.
Boyd, Rose L.
377 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/29/2025

Bruno, Nicholas M.
127 Robin Ridge Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Bunn, Doreen M.
100 North St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Cruz Cordero, Roger
32 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Delacruz, Nelson
121 Johnson St., Apt. 3
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Eggleston, Diana G.
146 Riviera Dr., Unit 146
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/28/2025

Figueiredo, Celso Tavares
50 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2025

Gagne, Brett
Gagne, Erin M.
638 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Galipeau, David P.
55 Bennett St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/29/2025

Lalumiere, Anthony J.
205 Greenwood Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/30/2025

Loughran, Catherine M.
48 Lee Lang Ter., Apt. A
West Springfield, MA 01089-0000
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Lotus & Compass Inc.
Houle, Brandon R.
Houle, Melaney A.
23 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Lugo, Edwin J.
Lugo, Jamie
358 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Lysik, Anna M.
116 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Marino, Stephanie L.
a/k/a Cady, Stephanie L.
433 East St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/23/2025

Martinez, Luz
21 Brimfield St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Morgan, Gordon S.
86 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/29/2025

Przekopowski, Joyce Marie
41 Pynchon Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/22/2025

Reyes, George Luis
Reyes-Moran, Cristina Yasim
224 Russel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/28/2025

Riffenburg, Christopher M.
Riffenburg, Marybeth
23 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/19/2025

Salvetti, Samantha N.
529 Valley Road, Apt. 2
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Sawyer, Joanne
400 Britton St., #406
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/30/2025

Serrano, Nelson
17 Bushwick Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/21/2025

Sevene, Tylor J.
69 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Torres, Nicole A.
60 Fort Pleasant Ave., Apt. 1E
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/27/2025

Torres Rivera, Carlos
206 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/20/2025

Toussaint, Luke G.
15 Chestnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 05/21/2025

Wright, Arnold Bishop
148 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 05/27/2025

Real Estate Transactions

By
Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

612 John Ford Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Morgan Smith
Seller: Tracy Bombard
Date: 05/30/25

BERNARDSTON

492 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Eric R. Despres
Seller: Kimberly A. Norwood
Date: 05/28/25

81 Hoe Shop Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $501,000
Buyer: Mark A. Scarbrough
Seller: A Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

84 West Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Seamus G. Hawks
Seller: Warren D. Aja
Date: 05/27/25

BUCKLAND

16 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Kevin Dee
Seller: Michael R. Duffey
Date: 06/06/25

135 East Buckland Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Lora C. Hoxie
Seller: Joseph Kotowski
Date: 05/27/25

COLRAIN

300 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Laurie J. Francis RET
Seller: Asher D. Chicoine
Date: 05/28/25

30 Shelburne Line Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Matthew Mitchell
Seller: Brenda Tozloski
Date: 05/28/25

DEERFIELD

20 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eric Baldwin
Seller: Katharine O’Day
Date: 05/30/25

6 North St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Howie Realty LLC
Seller: Turkey Plains Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

141 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Walter Kolakoski
Seller: Kolakoski, Thomas E., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/25

ERVING

8 Maple Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Adam J. Tierney-Eliot
Seller: Sara E. Campbell
Date: 05/29/25

GILL

Boyle Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aaron St Jean
Seller: Theodore A. Haber
Date: 05/30/25

GREENFIELD

7 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Norwood
Seller: Scherrer Holdings LLC
Date: 05/28/25

43 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dsk Real Estate LLC
Seller: Heminger Int.
Date: 06/04/25

29 Hastings St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Jack Mankowsky
Seller: Teresa Martinez
Date: 05/29/25

95-97 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Ronny A. Contreras
Seller: William C. Phelps
Date: 05/30/25

15 Knapp Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel Lavalley
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 06/05/25

8 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,900
Buyer: Christopher C. Purvis
Seller: Patrick K. Merrill
Date: 06/05/25

124 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $364,700
Buyer: Sarah Fitzpatrick
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/30/25

65 Lovers Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $416,000
Buyer: Justin Bridsong
Seller: Joanne M. Graves
Date: 06/06/25

20 McLellan Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Nicholas Thompson
Seller: Gillian B. Cannon
Date: 06/03/25

42 Scout Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nathan Haselton
Seller: Jesse A. Snow
Date: 05/30/25

179 Silvio O. Conte Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Peter A. Gerry
Seller: Northeast Biodiesel Co. LLC
Date: 05/27/25

14 Solon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Shannon L. Shainwald
Seller: Behnaz M. Kohsari
Date: 06/06/25

LEYDEN

39 Frizzell Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $582,000
Buyer: Rodrigo C. Ramirez
Seller: Randall S. Reynolds
Date: 05/28/25

MONTAGUE

18 Carlisle Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ren E. Llewellyn
Seller: John M. Martineau
Date: 05/28/25

364 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: Mark D. Johnson
Date: 05/27/25

366 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nino L. Rodriguez
Seller: Mark D. Johnson
Date: 05/27/25

9 Ivy St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Dana Acheson
Seller: Kevin J. Wegiel
Date: 05/30/25

314 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 4 Pleasant LLC
Seller: Charles J. Rucci
Date: 05/30/25

224 Wendell Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Nicole Guerin
Seller: Nino L. Rodriguez
Date: 05/27/25

NORTHFIELD

226 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Alexander R. Audette
Seller: Theodore G. Penick
Date: 06/06/25

179 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Brady
Seller: Donald A. Luckham
Date: 06/06/25

746 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Susan A. Murray
Seller: Lois M. Steans TR
Date: 06/03/25

848 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

850 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

852 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $1,680,000
Buyer: Randall S. Reynolds
Seller: Apple Creek Farm Trucking
Date: 05/28/25

181 School St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $825,000
Buyer: Cassandra A. Celatka
Seller: Edward H. Foster
Date: 06/06/25

ORANGE

53 Cottage St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Shane Jacobson
Seller: Zanga Development LLC
Date: 05/28/25

32 Gay St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Michael J. Radisic
Seller: Helee L. Mills
Date: 06/06/25

Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Winridge Holdings LLC
Seller: Dennis Piragis
Date: 05/30/25

34 Lake Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: James K. Ludden
Seller: Donovan, Laurence P., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/25

122 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Sheridan Prestero
Seller: Bruce W. Rothney
Date: 05/30/25

104 Old Hickory Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: E. W. Sykes
Seller: Margaret J. Philipsen
Date: 06/02/25

West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $204,739
Buyer: Pioneers Valley Redevelopment LLC
Seller: Pioneer Valley Redevelopment LLC
Date: 06/06/25

SHELBURNE

327 Little Mohawk Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Bayiates
Seller: Enoch O. Jensen
Date: 05/28/25

WHATELY

26 Egypt Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Joshua K. Kimberling
Seller: Richard F. Thayer
Date: 05/28/25

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

52 Alhambra Circle, North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kiana Marrero
Seller: Cory M. Caride
Date: 05/30/25

15 Barberry Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: Karen L. Kryla
Seller: Linda M. Remillard
Date: 06/06/25

36 Central St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: John S. Poirier
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 05/30/25

304-306 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Larkspur LLC
Seller: Debra L. Stmarie
Date: 05/30/25

31 Damato Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $875,000
Buyer: Amjad Hussain
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 06/05/25

499 Franklin St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Thomasian
Seller: Paul C. MacDonald
Date: 06/02/25

25 Hayes Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael Gruska
Seller: Michelle Yacovone
Date: 06/02/25

133 Nicole Ter.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $697,000
Buyer: Peter C. Choi
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 06/06/25

429 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Paul R. Gauthier
Seller: Lynne A. Romansky
Date: 05/30/25

85 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Denys Kulikovych
Seller: Nicole E. Turgeon
Date: 06/05/25

51-53 Orlando St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $481,000
Buyer: B. & B. Realty LLC
Seller: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Date: 05/30/25

89 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Scavotto
Seller: Flavin, Dolores, (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

131 Ridgeway Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Armando Roman
Seller: Valiantsin Zhmaidziak
Date: 06/06/25

122 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Viktor Stuzhuk
Seller: SS Asro Holdings LLC
Date: 05/30/25

109 Wagon Wheel Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Steven Costa
Seller: Sean Hoffman
Date: 06/06/25

158-160 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Alicia A. Alexion
Seller: Haskell Holdings LLC
Date: 05/30/25

208-210 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Cengiz Yildiz
Seller: Christopher L. Scavotto
Date: 05/28/25

8 Woodcock Court
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Richard Dietter
Seller: Jeffrey S. Pirro
Date: 05/28/25

BRIMFIELD

109 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $526,400
Buyer: Ryan Fabrycki
Seller: Michael H. MacFadden
Date: 05/30/25

CHICOPEE

86 Boucher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Stephanie Grabowski
Seller: Nicholas L. Zyla
Date: 06/04/25

52 Boulay Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Paul F. Davis
Seller: Minkos, Mark A., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/25

66 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Chase P. Stephenson
Seller: Manuela F. Bolduc
Date: 05/29/25

36 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Genevieve Construction Development Group Inc.
Seller: Nicole A. Drobnak
Date: 06/06/25

32 Debra Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $211,113
Buyer: Aem Property Investment LLC
Seller: Gloria M. Collins
Date: 05/29/25

3 Elizabeth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony Douglas
Seller: Norman P. Avey
Date: 06/06/25

31 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Vinita Garrick
Seller: Shelli McCarthy
Date: 06/02/25

185 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Miguel Rodriguez
Seller: Kimberly R. Keesee
Date: 05/30/25

34 Goodhue Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Florangie Simons-Jimenez
Seller: Goodhue Avenue TR
Date: 06/06/25

165 Haven Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $224,321
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: EJ Brzezowski Irt
Date: 06/05/25

30 Larchmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Hamze Aljammal
Seller: Ahmed Jebur
Date: 06/06/25

159 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Susie E. Ribeiro
Seller: Ribeiro, Joseph A., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/25

81 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $181,300
Buyer: Haron Properties LLC
Seller: LB-Ranch Properties V LLC
Date: 05/29/25

886 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,794,000
Buyer: Paap Equities Inc.
Seller: Pizza Town Holdco LLC
Date: 06/06/25

91 Norman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Equity Trust Co.
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 05/27/25

39 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Geoffrey Hulse
Seller: Helene C. Sears
Date: 05/28/25

5 Riverview Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Omar Maisonet
Seller: Ambrose Mwea
Date: 06/02/25

79 Searles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Ledoux
Seller: David W. Wilkins
Date: 05/29/25

143 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Lir Holdings LLC
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 06/05/25

EAST LONGMEADOW

153 Canterbury Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $749,000
Buyer: Tam M. Le
Seller: Anthony H. Nguyen
Date: 06/05/25

23 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $268,865
Buyer: 23 Day Ave. LLC
Seller: Rmtp TR Series 2021 Cottage
Date: 06/02/25

277 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Rachelle Kiley
Seller: Matthew L. Streeter
Date: 05/30/25

Farmer Circle, Lot 22
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bedrock Financial LLC
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 06/02/25

150 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Seralind Chilson
Seller: Dominick Pellegrino
Date: 05/30/25

3 North St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jessca Rancier-Floyd
Seller: Targaryen RT
Date: 06/06/25

294 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $2,400,000
Buyer: Meadows Real Estate LLC
Seller: Longmeadow Office TRS LLC
Date: 06/06/25

166 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $792,000
Buyer: Cara M. Raccis
Seller: Michael D. Wiggins
Date: 05/30/25

80 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Benjamin Moreland
Seller: Christopher C. Wright
Date: 06/05/25

80 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Daniel Gallagher
Seller: Dustin R. Hull
Date: 06/06/25

316 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Stephanie Mailman
Seller: John W. Stevens
Date: 05/30/25

HAMPDEN

5 Bennett Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Peter Kochanowski
Date: 05/29/25

East Longmeadow Road, Lot 2
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Keith Bilton Plumbing & Heating
Seller: Hampden Farms LLC
Date: 06/05/25

128 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Rose Bennett
Seller: Jason Broom
Date: 05/28/25

HOLLAND

Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Black Rose Realty Group LLC
Seller: Blodgett Farm Mashapaug
Date: 06/04/25

54 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Olga Yeliseyeva
Seller: Chad R. Graves
Date: 05/30/25

22 Old Acres Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Wayne J. Yee
Seller: Paul & C. Huijing Jret
Date: 05/28/25

104 Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Visceto
Seller: Jacqueline D. Quinn
Date: 06/02/25

HOLYOKE

397 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Veteran Stan LLC
Seller: Charles C. Paulson
Date: 05/29/25

192 Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Areid Estate LLC
Seller: Alecto RT
Date: 05/28/25

47 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Quinones
Seller: James M. Gilliam
Date: 06/06/25

354 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: Hazardville Realty Group LLC
Seller: Caadstone II LLC
Date: 05/30/25

650 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: 1234 Holyoke LLC
Seller: High St. Apartments LLC
Date: 06/03/25

671-677 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: Consulting Management Team LLC
Seller: Wade Lee
Date: 05/28/25

1058 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Olivia J. Haux
Seller: Joseph W. Simanis
Date: 06/06/25

32 Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: David Zellmer
Seller: Stephen C. Lang
Date: 05/30/25

1801 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Birdie Properties LLC
Seller: Kuczynski RET
Date: 05/29/25

3 Parkview Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: David P. King
Seller: Gallagher Capital Group LLC
Date: 06/06/25

30 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $191,156
Buyer: Edward M. Fox
Seller: Savannah Fox
Date: 05/27/25

208-210 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,800
Buyer: Justin Sanchez
Seller: Gallup, Brian S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

49 View St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Marolis A. Cruz
Seller: Kathleen M. Tessier
Date: 05/28/25

322 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Beatrice J. Simonzi
Seller: Aimee B. St Hilaire
Date: 06/02/25

LONGMEADOW

108 Avondale Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nimako Agyapong
Seller: S. & Linda Squire IRT
Date: 05/29/25

236 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $457,000
Buyer: Charles Monfett
Seller: Jeffrey Hulbert
Date: 05/30/25

95 Greenmeadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $790,000
Buyer: Tong Liu
Seller: Katherine H. Petrakis
Date: 06/02/25

113 Osceola Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Andres Gonzalez
Seller: Evelyn R. Cohen
Date: 06/02/25

209 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: Dylan G. Rouse
Seller: Agin, Madeline M., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

26 Westmoreland Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $553,000
Buyer: Erik P. Bedding
Seller: James E. Kelleher
Date: 05/29/25

LUDLOW

123 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $397,000
Buyer: Maria C. Ortiz
Seller: Nina S. Pepino
Date: 06/04/25

16 Bristol St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Wendy Ferschke
Seller: Omar Loaiza
Date: 06/06/25

45 Duke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Alyssa Hein
Seller: Anthony Jorge
Date: 06/05/25

117 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Mark Quiterio
Seller: Joaquin Martins
Date: 05/29/25

115 Grimard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Wayne Ryan
Seller: Michael Pereira
Date: 06/06/25

95 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Alfredo Rodriguez
Seller: Mary T. Petrone
Date: 06/02/25

100 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jean P. Gatete
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 05/30/25

99 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Christina Goncalves
Seller: Jason M. Noonan
Date: 06/03/25

156 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Edward Bartlett
Seller: Steven L. Dube
Date: 05/30/25

365 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Trey J. Cavaan
Seller: Cesar M. De Figueiredo
Date: 06/05/25

MONSON

320 Boston Road W
Monson, MA 01069
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Straight Line Prop LLC
Seller: Racine, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

211 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $131,168
Buyer: Mountain House Properties LLC
Seller: Thomas F. Smith
Date: 06/02/25

12 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Pike
Seller: Madeleine M. Barnes
Date: 06/06/25

66 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Cristiana Surreira
Seller: Jeffrey A. Shaw
Date: 06/03/25

PALMER

227 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Joshua Beaulieu
Seller: Evergrain Orchard LLC
Date: 05/30/25

4486 High St.
Palmer, MA 01079
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Severns
Seller: Eric J. Chartier
Date: 06/05/25

104 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $552,000
Buyer: Michael E. Lynch
Seller: Matthew E. Dacruz
Date: 06/03/25

3010-3014 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Port Unity LLC
Seller: Fellers Bondsville Realty
Date: 06/02/25

3207 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Joshua Wildman
Seller: Melissa L. Petrashewicz
Date: 05/30/25

11 Sibley St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William Serafin
Seller: Brian Kellaher
Date: 05/29/25

1156 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Heidi Diblasi
Seller: Cher Dasilva
Date: 06/04/25

320 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Straight Line Properties LLC
Seller: Racine, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

RUSSELL

134 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Casey Becker
Seller: Nicholas E. Debarge
Date: 05/30/25

SPRINGFIELD

349 Albany St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: A-Z Albany St. Holding LLC
Seller: Albany Casco LLC
Date: 06/02/25

295 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Nazario Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: 295 Allen Street Inc.
Date: 06/02/25

416 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Sony T. Huu
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 05/28/25

3 Benham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Dreambighomes LLC
Seller: S. Chanthanasinh
Date: 05/29/25

821 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Ddm Property Springfield LLC
Seller: Draymore 821 Boston Road RT
Date: 05/27/25

83 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Seller: Doris A. Cotto
Date: 05/30/25

16 Burt Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $336,500
Buyer: Jus C. Giammarino
Seller: Matthew R. Romoser
Date: 06/06/25

44-50 Cameron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Mfj Enterprises LLC
Seller: Dias RT
Date: 06/04/25

48 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ayanna C. Crawford
Seller: Ryan John
Date: 06/02/25

96 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: John Balsam
Seller: John C. Gigliotti
Date: 05/29/25

616 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Carlos A. Rivera
Seller: Lessa A. McKellick
Date: 05/30/25

166-168 Corthell St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Arianna A. Reyes
Seller: Pierre Cruz
Date: 05/30/25

18 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Sullivan
Seller: Nelly U. Dashevsky
Date: 06/06/25

284 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: HR Holdings LLC
Seller: J&A Investments LLC
Date: 05/29/25

507 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Scarlet H. Nolberto
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 05/29/25

26 Duggan Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Ramona Messier
Seller: Kelly, Bridgett, (Estate)
Date: 05/28/25

60-62 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Judelquis A. Cruz-Camacho
Seller: Juvil Medina
Date: 05/28/25

22-24 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $411,500
Buyer: Breahn M. Talbert
Seller: Joanne M. Barr
Date: 05/30/25

52 Eldridge St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: M&G Renovations LLC
Seller: Cardoza, Cielo, (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

97 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Michael A. McArdle
Seller: Calla M. Vassilopoulos
Date: 05/30/25

209 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John Martin
Seller: Kristine H. Smith
Date: 06/02/25

19 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tejada Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 06/05/25

207 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carrigan Spence
Seller: Reshawn T. Buckhannon
Date: 06/03/25

65 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Manuel Rivera
Seller: Rogers W. Hill
Date: 05/28/25

33 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rafael J. Solis
Seller: Emmanuel Maldonado
Date: 05/30/25

116 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Janet M. Richard
Date: 05/28/25

102 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Liam R. Lane
Seller: Dorice V. Meyitang
Date: 06/04/25

288 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Ping Weng
Seller: Chuan B. He
Date: 05/27/25

17 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Natasha Z. Matos
Seller: Joel T. Senez
Date: 05/30/25

14 Gatewood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Roberto Bigio
Seller: Mclellan, James S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

20 Greene Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Xiomara Sanchez
Seller: Sally E. Padilla
Date: 06/04/25

141 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Mariel Feliciano
Seller: Lisa E. Haluck
Date: 06/03/25

106 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Danielle Ethier
Seller: Steven Demers
Date: 06/06/25

11 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jhordy E. Tavarez-Perez
Seller: Jeffrey Alicea
Date: 05/30/25

62 Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Kelvin G. Rodriguez
Seller: Ivonne Burgos
Date: 05/30/25

138 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Savannah Holden
Seller: Gary A. Daula
Date: 05/30/25

45 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Yolelby A. Mejia
Seller: Domingos M. Barroso
Date: 05/30/25

63 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $253,608
Buyer: Jorge Gonzalez
Seller: Neiman Jenkins
Date: 05/30/25

172 Lebanon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Molly Realty LLC
Date: 06/02/25

23 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Nishant Mathur
Seller: Property Management Investors & Development
Date: 05/30/25

289-291 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Springfield Home Realty LLC
Seller: Nancy Smith
Date: 05/30/25

44 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: Kyle M. Mitchell
Seller: Robert W. Tongue
Date: 05/28/25

1163-1167 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Springfield Redevelopment Authority
Seller: Cedar Green LLC
Date: 05/30/25

173 Marion St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Chief Dawg LLC
Date: 05/30/25

183-185 Middle St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shaquille Lyew
Seller: 183duplex LLC
Date: 05/30/25

122 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Lozada
Seller: Krystal A. Corbin
Date: 06/03/25

65 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Emtay Inc.
Seller: Knox Sr., Owen M., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/25

65 Montrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 06/04/25

482-484 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mariela G. Servellon
Seller: Angel Sierra
Date: 05/30/25

702 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joel U. Rosa
Seller: Adriana Rivers
Date: 05/28/25

124 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Marisol Aponte
Seller: Joseph R. Landolfi
Date: 05/29/25

315 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Yasmin M. Bautista
Seller: Alex J. Diaz
Date: 06/06/25

361 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Persida Sanclemente
Seller: Abdallah Balech
Date: 05/30/25

186 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Maria T. Castro
Seller: On The Mark LLC
Date: 06/03/25

127-129 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Nancy Chan
Seller: Nexius LLC
Date: 05/30/25

81 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: FH Vision Realty Inc.
Seller: Carol A. Lareau
Date: 05/30/25

33 Parkin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Vernal E. Drayton
Seller: Kassandra Carrasquillo
Date: 06/03/25

43-45 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $181,285
Buyer: Pool Boy Properties LLC
Seller: Pennymac Loan Services LLC
Date: 05/27/25

51-53 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Maria C. Aguasanta-Guzman
Seller: Gaspar Hernandez
Date: 06/02/25

86 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Rainy Gray
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 05/30/25

98-104 Putnam Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: Mfj Enterprises LLC
Seller: Dias RT
Date: 06/04/25

40-42 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $389,999
Buyer: Maria T. Duran-Diaz
Seller: Ferando L. Rodriguez
Date: 06/06/25

57 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert Rossiter
Seller: Melanie R. Patterson
Date: 06/05/25

500 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Tamika McKenzie
Seller: Dana Delgardo
Date: 06/06/25

60 Skyridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $233,465
Buyer: AJ Capital LLC
Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Date: 06/02/25

46 Stocker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $389,900
Buyer: Delkeys Sanchez
Seller: Muriithi Ngetha
Date: 06/05/25

1038 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Tennisha N. Burgess
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

24 Tacoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Luis A. Ibarra
Seller: Jjb Properties LLC
Date: 06/06/25

465 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Seller: Robert Couture
Date: 06/03/25

17 Utica St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Daniel L. Edwards
Seller: Richard Dietter
Date: 05/28/25

25 Verge St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Josue A. Garcia
Seller: Edwin O. Garcia
Date: 06/03/25

144 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Giuseppe Scarlato
Seller: Kathryn S. Durand
Date: 05/29/25

87 Weaver Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Swizel T. Baez
Seller: Elisana Rubiera
Date: 05/28/25

90 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Bretta Construction LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 05/30/25

116-118 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Kiara Torres
Seller: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Date: 05/30/25

174 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Danyara Anastacio
Seller: Harborone Mortgage LLC
Date: 05/29/25

2222 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $538,000
Buyer: Robert Aduboahene
Seller: Rosemary Wamaitha
Date: 06/03/25

2451 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Jordan E. Orwat
Seller: Dawn D. Orwat
Date: 05/30/25

1335-1337 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Fyxer Up Properties LLC
Seller: Donna M. Plourde
Date: 06/06/25

SOUTHWICK

5 Crescent Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Burhan Holdings One LLC
Seller: Sanders, William K., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

62 Davis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Mannion
Seller: Elizabeth R. Imelio
Date: 05/30/25

128 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $198,850
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Donna J. Miranda-Berneche
Date: 05/29/25

11 Patriots Way
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $547,000
Buyer: Jhonatan E. Beltran
Seller: Debra J. Patryn
Date: 05/30/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 12
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 18
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

Tall Pines Trail, Lot 26
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 05/29/25

10 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Charles M. Parent
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 06/06/25

4 Trillium Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $620,000
Buyer: Clarese Basile
Seller: Christopher J. Willenborg
Date: 06/02/25

TOLLAND

279 West Granville Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Justin Houseman
Seller: Robert Dennis
Date: 06/02/25

WALES

6 Henry Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph Kotowski
Seller: Robert G. Sumwalt
Date: 05/27/25

7 Sichols Colony Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jason Bedard
Seller: Matthew Jablonski
Date: 06/04/25

WEST SPRINGFIELD

95 Bonnie Brae Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Maa Property LLC
Seller: Mary F. Combs
Date: 05/30/25

29 Bowers St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jonathan Gonzalez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 06/04/25

369 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: JT Realty Associates Inc.
Seller: Lawrence R. Phillips
Date: 06/02/25

19 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alison Hansen
Seller: Joan M. Andresen RET
Date: 05/30/25

362 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Blair
Seller: Robert D. Whelan
Date: 06/06/25

94 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Jay W. Berger
Seller: Jeffrey B. Croke
Date: 05/28/25

259 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Vahid Khaleghi
Seller: Goodwill, Patricia K., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

94 Smyrna St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Courtney Gabinetti
Seller: Kimberly A. Constance
Date: 05/30/25

WESTFIELD

30 Cara Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $455,800
Buyer: Mary L. Catherwood RET
Seller: Paul G. Piquette
Date: 06/03/25

164 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Family & Developments LLC
Seller: Bowen, Jerry Preston, (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

26 Hassler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Adrienne E. Forbes TT
Seller: Gina Brzoska
Date: 05/28/25

62 Heggie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Leslie Natalie
Seller: Declaration Of Trust
Date: 06/06/25

134-A Lapointe Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Kleciak
Seller: Edward L. Pinney
Date: 05/30/25

115 Mullen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $163,044
Buyer: Christopher R. Lavertu
Seller: Bernard Edmunds
Date: 05/29/25

3 Saint Paul St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Beth Sager
Seller: Cig2 LLC
Date: 06/02/25

488 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Andriy Tymoshchuk
Seller: Alison D. Gustafson
Date: 05/30/25

100 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Kenyon
Seller: Kara Dominik-Torres
Date: 05/30/25

674 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Kyle W. Stublen
Seller: Justin Torres
Date: 05/30/25

WILBRAHAM

4 Belli Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $401,000
Buyer: Makayla M. Kerivan
Seller: Ruben Negron
Date: 06/02/25

4 Broadview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $587,000
Buyer: Kim Beatty
Seller: David E. Rosso
Date: 06/04/25

15 Deerfield Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Custom Home Development Group LLC
Seller: Bahai, Bhupinder S., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

17 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Anthony Giuggio
Seller: Hector Rivera
Date: 05/28/25

12 Highridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: James Zdaniewski
Date: 06/04/25

86-86A Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Evan Nyman
Seller: Paul F. Trombley
Date: 06/06/25

9 Maple St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $7,205,000
Buyer: Hampden Property LLC
Seller: Vantage Care Wilbraham
Date: 06/04/25

787 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Danos
Seller: Godfrey, Jane E., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

4 Shady Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Nathan Roy
Seller: Jean C. Arslanian
Date: 05/28/25

 

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

171 Aubinwood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $670,900
Buyer: Elsbeth Neil
Seller: Amy A. Brodigan
Date: 05/29/25

25 Bellview Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $792,000
Buyer: Mahmoud Y. Esmail
Seller: Geoffrey Kravitz
Date: 05/30/25

30 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $744,600
Buyer: Sang Lee
Seller: Jeffrey R. Davis
Date: 06/02/25

204 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $464,888
Buyer: Ethan M. Thomas
Seller: Bach Van Do
Date: 05/29/25

86 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: 86 Henry LLC
Seller: Sharon Weizenbaum
Date: 06/05/25

56 Memorial Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Suzanne Becker
Seller: Jeannifer E. Kramer
Date: 05/29/25

278 Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Carrly F. Toong
Seller: Kohler, Mary E., (Estate)
Date: 06/02/25

1047 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $454,000
Buyer: James L. Beadle
Seller: Sbd Ft
Date: 05/30/25

25 South Middle St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Ouverture Consulting Services
Seller: Loren Christiansen
Date: 06/05/25

158-162 Summer St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Gregory Gotlieb
Seller: Douglas A. Simon
Date: 06/03/25

179 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $902,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Magin
Seller: Joseph Sills
Date: 06/03/25

BELCHERTOWN

119 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Gregory W. Long
Seller: Angela M. Gaj
Date: 06/03/25

460 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mwc Homes LLC
Seller: Michael J. Cain
Date: 06/05/25

26 Juckett Hill Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Tyler Piuckunka
Seller: Joanne Gosselin
Date: 06/05/25

160 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jordan A. Goulas
Seller: Daniel F. Correia
Date: 05/30/25

581 North Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Lisa Groves
Seller: Arthur G. Zajonc
Date: 06/06/25

19 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: 2phaneufs LLC
Seller: Jkp LLC
Date: 06/05/25

203 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: David W. Wilkins
Seller: Glenny Y. Young
Date: 05/30/25

296 South St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Mariya Primakov
Seller: Michael J. Madden
Date: 06/03/25

277 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brandon Korytko
Seller: Zobka Jr., William C., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

CHESTERFIELD

65 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Emmett Blais
Seller: New Union TR
Date: 05/28/25

325 East St.
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Benjamin H. Jackson
Seller: Mark A. Scarbrough
Date: 06/06/25

CUMMINGTON

541 Berkshire Trail
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Matthew Campbell
Seller: Ryan C. Whiten
Date: 05/30/25

Lilac Ave.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Caroline Johnson
Seller: Jack E. Morse
Date: 06/05/25

EASTHAMPTON

8 Carol Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Joan M. Welch
Seller: Eds Enterprises LLC
Date: 05/27/25

227 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $164,800
Buyer: Jonathan Dibrindisi
Seller: P. G. Dostie-Eounshell TR
Date: 05/29/25

31 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $711,000
Buyer: Niels Agger-Gupta
Seller: Lavalley RET
Date: 05/29/25

GRANBY

10 Smith Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Masiuk
Seller: Andrea C. Couture-Soja
Date: 05/30/25

69 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $302,500
Buyer: Bryce R. Girard
Seller: Conor S. Morrissey
Date: 06/02/25

62 Truby St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $535,700
Buyer: Peter Savigny
Seller: Antonio L. Joao Irt
Date: 06/06/25

HADLEY

1 Autumn View Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $995,000
Buyer: Jason P. Bohonowicz
Seller: Donald A. Brown
Date: 06/06/25

91 Cemetery Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Tan-Tan Associates LLC
Seller: Robert J. Gordon
Date: 05/27/25

156 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Boisvert
Seller: Ann C. Russell
Date: 06/06/25

HATFIELD

65 Bridge St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $865,000
Buyer: William J. Skorupski
Seller: Judith B. Zahn LT
Date: 06/06/25

132 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jhon Giraldo
Seller: Willaim R. Childs
Date: 05/29/25

HUNTINGTON

81 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kelvin Mast
Seller: Donovan, Matthew E., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/25

NORTHAMPTON

19 Allison St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $865,000
Buyer: Iiana M. Lerman
Seller: Emily E. Baillargeon
Date: 06/05/25

203 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $539,900
Buyer: Onesta Properties LLC
Seller: Naples Homes Buyers TR
Date: 06/02/25

319 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Blue Horizon Homes LLC
Seller: Loretta A. Elkas
Date: 06/06/25

48 Cahillane Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Deanna Erickson
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 06/06/25

414 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Mary T. Petrone
Seller: Robert W. Carter
Date: 06/02/25

11 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: James Beadle
Seller: Abraham Shemesh
Date: 05/29/25

72 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Demerski
Seller: Jonn Demerski
Date: 05/28/25

152 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $695,000
Buyer: Jasper Price-Slade
Seller: Sheryl A. Malone
Date: 05/30/25

60 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Chatterton
Seller: Deborah K. Bouley
Date: 05/27/25

52 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Mikah Semon
Seller: Walsh, Richard B., (Estate)
Date: 05/27/25

49 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Elizabeth C. Loula TR
Seller: Peter O. Zierlein
Date: 05/30/25

47 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Amy Bradley
Seller: Jonathan Schluenz
Date: 05/27/25

PELHAM

9 Bray Court
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Group LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Tolson
Date: 05/28/25

41 South Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Garrett R. Demers
Seller: Jerome J. Maczka
Date: 06/03/25

 

PLAINFIELD

79 East Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Isaac N. Stewart
Seller: Hathaway, Anna M., (Estate)
Date: 06/05/25

SOUTH HADLEY

103 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Nicole Jamrog
Seller: Five Sitcks LLC
Date: 06/02/25

242 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Tyler McFarland
Seller: Bullough, Ronald G., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/25

12 Hickory Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Tia Sherman
Seller: Anthony G. Schiappa
Date: 06/05/25

10 Hunter Ter.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Eric Cabezudo-Peters
Seller: Blaise P. Berthiiaume
Date: 05/29/25

21 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Matthew Donofrio
Seller: Allyson M. Ramondetta
Date: 06/04/25

18 Leahey Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Thomas Radman
Seller: Karen Remmler
Date: 05/28/25

120 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $502,000
Buyer: Charlotte Wood-Harrington
Seller: DE Bastianti FT
Date: 05/29/25

226 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $374,000
Buyer: Adam K. Boyer
Seller: Barry, Dorothea M., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/25

42 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lemay
Seller: J. E. Brewer
Date: 05/29/25

2 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Landry
Seller: Angela J. Snow
Date: 06/02/25

6 Victoria Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $354,500
Buyer: Briana R. Shea-O’Connell
Seller: Patrick J. Nicholls
Date: 05/29/25

SOUTHAMPTON

9 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Luis A. Rogers
Seller: Estehr D. Clark TR
Date: 05/29/25

225 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Paul J. Mason
Seller: Bruce A. Coombs
Date: 06/02/25

262 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Viktor Gorobinskiy
Seller: Grant FT
Date: 05/27/25

116 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Dufresne
Seller: Kristine P. Canton
Date: 05/27/25

33 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Cameron Littke
Seller: Susan J. Montague
Date: 05/30/25

16 Miller Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Epihany Enterprises LLC
Seller: Christopher Gobillot
Date: 05/29/25

50 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $950,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Dunn
Seller: Cathy D. Truehart LT
Date: 05/30/25

65 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Robert F. Bednarsky
Seller: Richard Provencher
Date: 06/03/25

WARE

10 Campbell Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $407,500
Buyer: Jonathan Evans
Seller: David M. Hannus
Date: 05/29/25

76 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Asher Chicoine
Seller: David B. Paul
Date: 05/28/25

182 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $227,700
Buyer: Gjl Rnl NT
Seller: Stockdale, Sherry, (Estate)
Date: 05/28/25

145 Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $498,750
Buyer: Eric Moeller
Seller: Kenneth Chatel
Date: 05/28/25

WESTHAMPTON

79 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Henry Wheaton
Seller: Andrew M. Dunn
Date: 05/30/25

WILLIAMSBURG

123 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $998,000
Buyer: Emily E. Baillargeon
Seller: Ronald K. Munson
Date: 06/02/25

Building Permits

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Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Boys Club Inc.
580 Meadow St.
$200,000 — Remove exterior cladding and install new exterior cladding

Kor Realty LLC
939 Chicopee St.
$167,000 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Riverside Industries Inc.
1 Cottage St.
$15,000 — Remove existing awning and replace with new standing seam awning

HADLEY

E&A/I&G Campus Plaza LP
458 Russell St.
N/A — Expand Liquors 44 into existing H&R Block

Venture Way Collaborative LLC
200 Venture Way
N/A — Replace two doors

LEE

Bloom Lee LLC
35 Canal St.
$429,000 — New dentist office fit-up

William Brunell, Becky Brunell
35 Limestone Road
$717,465 — Construct new office building

M&M Lodging LLC
435 Laurel St.
$20,096 — Replace all guest room windows on parking lot side with vinyl sliders

Tino
17 Premium Outlet Blvd.
$5,000 — Modify existing fire system in hood for new equipment in space occupied by El Patron

LENOX

Berkshires M LLC
365 Pittsfield Road
$563,417 — Excavate and backfill for underground electrical equipment; import fill; install pavement, striping, and directional signage; install perimeter fencing around site with sliding gates to enter and exit parking lot; install landscaping, including plants and trees

Berkshire Retirement Community
40 Sunset Ave.
$52,208 — Replace 24 windows

Boston University
45 West St.
N/A — Demolish existing building

PITTSFIELD

Agree Stores LLC
555 Hubbard Ave.
$62,408 — Roofing

Berkshire County Children’s Advocacy
63 Wendell Ave.
$53,000 — Remove and rebuild exterior stairs and new exterior door

Bertola Bernabel
39 Maplewood Ave.
$34,800 — Install sprinkler system in existing space and connect to existing building sprinkler system

The Cooper Center LLC
116 North St.
$1,280 — Exploratory demolition of exterior awning damaged by truck

Fifty One Pembroke LLC
51 Pembroke Ave.
$31,000 — Roofing

Forty One Wendell RE LLC
41 Wendell Ave.
$12,000 — Replace six windows

Rare LLC
202 Dewey Ave.
$13,000 — Roofing

South Street Property LLC
101 South St.
$26,250 — Roofing

United Veterans of America Inc.
360 West Housatonic St.
$5,200 — Demolition due to fire

SPRINGFIELD

Jennifer Arvanitis, Andrea Arvanitis-Moses
188 Maple St.
$45,000 — Repair masonry and carpentry from car impact at Arvanitis, Phelan & Molta, P.C.

K Sacco Realty LLC
26 Rose Place
$480,902.96 — Construct addition to rear of building for garage use and add second level to existing building for storage use at K Sacco Electric Inc.

Salmar Realty LLC
1190 Boston Road
$223,500 — Paint exterior, prep and paint interior, and new ceiling and floors at Dunkin’ Donuts

Springfield Jewish Community Center
1160 Dickinson St.
$65,637 — Create two accessible bathrooms from existing building space

NBT Bank Welcomes Al Bedini Jr. as New North Adams Branch Manager

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Daily News

Al Bedini Jr.

NORTH ADAMS — NBT Bank announced it has named Al Bedini Jr. branch manager of the bank’s office located at 331 State Road in North Adams.

“Al brings with him exceptional management experience,” said Amanda Goewey, NBT’s Massachusetts retail market manager. “I look forward to the positive impact his customer care skills and teamwork mindset will have for both our customers and employees in the North Adams community.”

Bedini has 37 years of banking experience. Most recently, he served as assistant branch manager with Greylock Federal Credit Union. Prior to that, he held roles with TD Bank and MountainOne Bank.

Bedini received his education from Berkshire Community College and the University of Massachusetts. He also participated in the New England Leadership Development Program at Babson College. In addition, he holds certificates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Active in the community, he has served on the Northern Berkshire United Way allocations committee for the past two years.

Alera Group Appoints Adam Trivilino to Commercial Lines Leadership Post

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Daily News

Adam Trivilino

PITTSFIELD — Alera Group, a national, independent financial and insurance services firm, announced it has appointed Adam Trivilino regional director for Commercial Lines in New England.

In this role, he will lead the Commercial Lines service strategy for upper mid-market and large accounts with complex insurance needs. His focus includes standardizing operations, implementing growth initiatives, and fostering stronger collaboration among Alera Group offices to enhance client service across the region.

Trivilino brings a risk management mindset and broad experience in both sales and client service, having worked with the Baldwin Group, RogersGray, and other financial institutions. His appointment is one of several recent personnel moves supporting Alera Group’s broader regional integration strategy.

Outside of work, he is committed to community service and has volunteered with youth organizations including Kiwanis Clubs and the Railroad Street Youth Project.

“One of the most interesting and rewarding parts of my job is helping clients uncover liabilities they aren’t aware of, and then strategizing around policies that offer the protection they need,” Trivilino said. “In my new role at Alera Group, I can share this skill set with a broader base of clients and colleagues in a way that leaves organizations in our community more secure.”

Nominations Being Accepted for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2025

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — In the spring of 2017, BusinessWest and its sister publication, the Healthcare News, created a new recognition program called Healthcare Heroes. It was launched with the theory that there are heroes working across this region’s wide, deep, and all-important healthcare sector, and that there was no shortage of fascinating stories to tell and individuals and groups to honor. That theory has certainly been validated.

But there are hundreds, perhaps thousands of heroes whose stories we still need to tell. And that’s where you come in. Nominations for the class of 2024 are due Thursday, July 17, and we encourage you to get involved and help recognize someone you consider to be a hero in the Western Mass. region in one (or more) of these eight categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Health/Wellness Administrator; Emerging Leader; Community Health; Health Educator; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; and Lifetime Achievement.

Nominations can be submitted at businesswest.com/healthcareheroes/nominations.

NEPM News Wins Three Public Media Journalists Assoc. Awards

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Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — The New England Public Media (NEPM) newsroom has received three 2025 Public Media Journalists Assoc. (PMJA) awards. Stations competed against others with similar-sized newsrooms.

Former NEPM reporter Nancy Eve Cohen’s piece, “‘Another Level of Coverup’: How a Mass. Law Prevents Clergy Abuse Survivors from Getting Justice,” secured first place in the News Feature category. Cohen has done extensive reporting on criminal justice for survivors of child sexual abuse.

Investigative reporter Dusty Christensen teamed up with Republican reporter and editor Greta Jochem on a three-part series about asset forfeiture. Their piece, “Robin Hood or Legalized Theft? Why It’s Easy for Massachusetts Police to Seize Property,” won second place in the category of Collaborative Effort. Christensen also reports and edits for the Shoestring, and Jochem has served as an investigative editor at the Republican since 2023.

Reporter Ben James secured a first place PMJA award, also in the category of Collaborative Effort, for his five-part series “Life on the Connecticut.” This was a collaboration with New Hampshire Public Radio, Vermont Public, and the New England News Collaborative. James is a national, award-winning print and audio journalist whose work has also appeared on NPR, the BBC, and more.

“We are always excited to be able to honor the great journalism at local public radio stations across the country,” said Christine Paige Diers, PMJA executive director. “This year, more than 1,450 entries competed for these honors.”

Elizabeth Román, executive editor of NEPM News, said the awards highlight the importance of investigative reporting and collaboration between news outlets. “All three of these pieces were thoroughly investigated and thoughtfully written by reporters who are dedicated to providing our listeners and readers with in-depth journalism.”

State Opens Application for $250,000 in STEM Education Grants

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Daily News

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced Massachusetts STEM Week will take place Oct. 20-24, 2025, building on the message launched last year, “STEM Starts Now.” STEM Week highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers, reinforcing the message that STEM learning can start at any age and plays a crucial role in shaping the future workforce of the state.

To gear up for STEM Week, the administration also opened a request for proposals for up to $250,000 in STEM design challenge grants. Nonprofit and public education organizations can apply for funding to develop and implement applied STEM learning experiences for students in pre-K through high school. Organizations can apply for grants by July 25 by clicking here.

“Massachusetts leads the nation in education and innovation because we know success starts in our classrooms and with our young people. STEM Week is about inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young people across the state,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “By investing in hands-on STEM experiences, we’re preparing students of all ages to solve problems, pursue new ideas, and lead the future economy.”

Through the STEM design challenge grants, organizations can apply for awards of up to $75,000 to support multi-grade level, regional, or statewide design challenge programs. Projects must offer week-long STEM design challenges paired with curricula, applied learning activities, and professional development for educators during Massachusetts STEM Week.

“STEM Week is a powerful reminder that learning doesn’t just happen in textbooks — it comes alive when students build, explore, and solve real-world problems. With the design challenge grants, we are creating the conditions that spark interest and build confidence in STEM, particularly for students who have traditionally been underrepresented in these fields,” Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said. “I encourage education organizations and nonprofits to partner with us in showing students that ‘STEM Starts Now’ and apply to provide students with these opportunities.”

STEM design challenge grants aim to expand access to applied STEM curricula and increase participation among historically underrepresented populations in STEM fields, including students of color, girls, low-income and first-generation students, English learners, and students with disabilities. It also seeks to provide teachers with professional development and implementation resources, promote meaningful employer engagement in curriculum design and activities, and build a community of practice to share best practices and strengthen partnerships with employers that offer paid STEM internships to high school students.

Former Boston News Anchor Joins Eversource as External Communications Manager

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Olessa Stepanova

BOSTON — Longtime Boston-area TV news anchor and reporter Olessa Stepanova has joined Eversource as External Communications manager. In that role, she will help lead media engagement and storytelling across Massachusetts.

With nearly two decades of newsroom experience and recent years in executive communications, Stepanova brings a relationship-first approach, journalistic instincts, and strategic perspectives to the energy industry. In her new role, she’ll serve as a media spokesperson and work closely with reporters, community partners, and public officials to communicate Eversource’s efforts to affordably advance the Commonwealth’s energy transition while ensuring safe, reliable service for customers and supporting its communities.

Greylock Federal Credit Union Appoints Stanley Walczyk Director Emeritus

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Stanley Walczyk

PITTSFIELD — Greylock Federal Credit Union’s board of directors voted unanimously to appoint Stanley Walczyk as director emeritus in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the credit union.

In April, the board of directors voted to confer the director emeritus designation on Walczyk. Individuals who are appointed directors emeriti function as an advisory committee to the board of directors. Walczyk’s designation reflects a two-year term.

“I’m truly honored to continue my service with the Greylock board as director emeritus, and I extend my deepest gratitude to my fellow directors on this distinguished appointment. Since joining the board in 2011, it has been a privilege to contribute to the stewardship of Greylock and its preservation as one of our region’s long-serving financial institutions,” Walczyk said. “I look forward to this next chapter of service to our members and the credit union’s continued innovation.”

Greylock President and CEO John Bissell reflected on Walczyk’s service to Greylock. “I would just like to extend a few words of appreciation to Stan for all that he has done for Greylock. Through the years, he has generously shared his time and talents toward the stewardship of the credit union, and we are truly grateful for his continued service as director emeritus.”

Peter Lopez, board chair, shared similar sentiments. “I’m honored to have served with Stan, and I personally appreciate the many insights and perspectives that he has shared throughout his board service. We look forward to his continued involvement with the board as an esteemed advisor and director emeritus.”

Walczyk was board chairman from 2018 to 2023 and served on a variety of committees during his tenure.

He was the president of O’Laughlin’s Home Care Pharmacy, which was acquired by and now operates as Market 32 Price Chopper Pharmacy. He was also president of the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and the Massachusetts Pharmacist Assoc. and a member of the National Assoc. of Retail Druggists.

Walczyk was appointed as a trustee of Berkshire Community College by the governor, serving two five-year terms, and was also appointed by the governor to the Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission. Additionally, he is a past president of the Dalton Rotary Club.

Feed the Kids Online Auction Now Open to Public

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SPRINGFIELD — The online auction for the eighth annual Feed the Kids Charity Golf Tournament is officially open to the public, giving community members a chance to support local efforts to end childhood hunger — no golf skills required.

Hosted by Feed the Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting food insecurity among children in the Pioneer Valley, the online auction will run from July 1 to July 15, the day after the golf tournament at Springfield Country Club that routinely sells out. Bidders can access the auction and browse available items at feedthekidsgolf.com/auction.

Auction proceeds will benefit organizations that provide food assistance to local children, including Square One, the Holyoke Weekend Backpack Program, Pioneer Valley Powerpacks, and Team No Kid Hungry.

“This auction allows anyone in the community to get involved, even if they’re not swinging a golf club,” said Dr. Frederick Kadushin, co-founder of Feed the Kids. “Bidding on these great items is a fun way to support a very serious mission: making sure no child in our community goes hungry.”

Since launching in 2018, Feed the Kids has raised nearly $500,000 to benefit programs helping children in need throughout Western Mass.

Paul Lambert, Anthony Russo Named 2025 Pynchon Medalists

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SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced their selection of two local residents as this year’s Pynchon Medal recipients, Paul Lambert and Anthony Russo.

“These are challenging times, and more than ever we need local heroes like these two recipients, who model selflessness and community responsibility,” said Kelly McGiverin, chairperson of the Pynchon trustees.

Lambert has served as president and CEO of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra since 2022, having initially joined as interim director. He guided the organization through a period of significant challenges, resolving contractual disputes and restoring its operational stability. In so doing, he ensured that live classical music remains a part of the region’s cultural landscape. Under his leadership, the symphony has embraced cultural diversity in its programming to attract broader audiences throughout the region.

Prior to joining the symphony, Lambert spent two decades at Springfield’s Basketball Hall of Fame, where he developed community engagement initiatives that connected the city’s residents, especially young people, with the organization’s programs. He continues his community involvement through the Springfield Rotary Club, where he has helped establish programs for those in need, including a monthly meal service for the region’s unhoused population.

As vice president of the Agawam City Council, Russo has distinguished himself through responsive leadership and an approach to public service that extends well beyond traditional council duties. He has shown exceptional commitment to the community’s most vulnerable residents through hands-on charitable work and personal sacrifice. He donates his entire council salary to local charitable organizations and families in need, with a special focus during the holidays on ensuring no child goes without. For several years, he has made annual visits to local Toys for Tots drives, arriving with a trunk full of toys purchased with his council earnings to benefit children in need.

In service to Agawam’s elderly population, Russo organized the Sand for Seniors program, personally ensuring that more than 60 residents receive sand for safe home access during treacherous winter months, while also volunteering regularly at the Agawam Senior Center for meal service and social activities.

The presentation of the Pynchon Medal and celebration will take place this fall, with a date and time to be announced.

Polish National Credit Union Promotes Joe Pereira to VP of Information Technology

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CHICOPEE — Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) announced the promotion of Joe Pereira to vice president of Information Technology. In his new role, he will continue to lead all aspects of the credit union’s IT strategy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Pereira brings more than two decades of technology experience across higher education, enterprise consulting, and financial services. Since joining PNCU, he has played a critical role in advancing the credit union’s digital operations, ensuring system reliability and data security, and positioning the organization for long-term growth in a fast-changing technology landscape.

“Joe’s leadership, deep technical expertise, and commitment to operational excellence have made him a key driver of innovation at PNCU,” said Jim Kelly, president and CEO of Polish National Credit Union. “We’re excited to see him step into this well-deserved leadership position and continue shaping our digital future.”

Prior to joining PNCU, Pereira served as senior systems administrator at Western New England University, where he oversaw more than 120 physical and virtual servers, deployed large-scale virtualization environments, and managed systems critical to security, communication, and academic services. He also previously worked as a network engineer and technical consultant, specializing in virtual infrastructure, SQL administration, and multi-site network connectivity. He earned his bachelor’s degree in network engineering from the New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, R.I.

Registration Open for Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business

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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Registration is now open for the Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business in Western Mass., a comprehensive training program that provides education and guidance to small business owners on successfully operating and growing their business. The program is free and open to anyone. It includes 10 virtual classes, which will be held July 15 through Aug. 14 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Liberty Bank Academy for Small Business uses course material primarily from the FDIC’s Money Smart for Small Businesses. Topics covered range from credit reporting and tax planning to time management and risk management. Upon successful competition of the program, participants can apply for a $5,000 line of credit from Liberty Bank.

For more information or to register, visit liberty-bank.com/asb.

Dietz & Company Architects Welcomes Three New Employees

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SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects Inc. announced that James Barbier, Zonglin Li, and Timothy Wang have all joined the firm in the role of architectural associate.

James Barbier

Barbier recently earned his bachelor of architecture degree from the Syracuse University School of Architecture, where he completed his thesis exploring kinematic systems and how they can be used to create interactive facades that respond to environmental phenomena. He is also currently exploring the potential of using topological joinery to create wooden structures that satisfy design for disassembly and adaptive reuse strategies. Barbier’s experience includes internships in which he worked on log cabin homes, multi-family housing, and medical buildings. He also participated in research investigating how architecture can be used to design opportunities in low-income communities.

Zonglin Li

Li interned at Dietz & Company last summer and worked at the firm during breaks throughout his final year of school. He recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with his bachelor of architecture degree, where his thesis focused on reimagining Penn Station through the perspective of interior urbanism and structured improvisation. He investigated how interior public spaces can operate as urban systems, merging the boundaries between circulation, commerce, and public life, and suggested areas that redefined urban movement and fostered new layers of interaction between the old and new city systems. Li also participated in the construction of Rise, Repeat, a pavilion structure exploring modular repetition and material economy through standard construction components, featured at the BuildFest 2024 Woodstock Pavilions.

Timothy Wang

Wang recently earned his master of architecture degree from the University of Hartford, where his thesis focused on transforming an underutilized park in San Francisco’s Chinatown into a culture and arts center. His concept reinterpreted traditional Chinese architectural elements to match the contemporary style of the building while still making subtle gestures at the history. While completing his degree, Wang interned with architectural firms in Connecticut, where he worked on high-end residential, master planning, and K-12 educational projects.