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Comfort Bagel Opens in New Location in Westfield

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WESTFIELD — Comfort Bagel opened its doors in a new location at 64 Main St. in Westfield. The store is relocating from Holyoke to better serve its expanding customer base. Comfort Bagel is known for its scratch-made, artisan, slow-fermented sourdough bagels available in traditional and innovative flavors that rotate weekly, including fan favorites like asiago parmesan, jalapeño cheddar, and salted rosemary.

“We can’t wait to serve even more people and continue to grow with the amazing support we’ve received from all our loyal customers,” Comfort Bagel founder Janet Blake said. It’s really a dream come true.”

Last month, Westfield Mayor Mike McCabe joined Blake, representatives from the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, and property owner Rocco Falcone for a ribbon cutting.

Comfort Bagel’s journey began during the pandemic, when Blake started a small cottage bakery in her West Springfield home, hoping to bring warmth and comfort to her community during uncertain times. She offered contact-free home delivery to surrounding towns, and the demand for her bagels grew so quickly that she opened a full-service shop at Open Square in Holyoke in July 2021.

Comfort Bagel’s new location in downtown Westfield is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week.

BusinessTalk with Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank

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We are excited to announce that BusinessWest has launched a new podcast series, BusinessTalk. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews and discussions with local industry leaders, providing thoughtful perspectives on the Western Massachuetts economy and the many business ventures that keep it running during these challenging times.

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 223: December 9, 2024

George O’Brien interviews Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank

Corporate responsibility. There’s a lot that goes into that two-word phrase — everything from writing checks to nonprofits to volunteerism within the community to the companies on a venture’s vendor list. And all of this makes a statement, according to Matt Bannister, senior vice president of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility at Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, who talks about this broad subject with BusinessWest contributing writer George O’Brien on the next episode of BusinessTalk. Increasingly, Bannister says, how a business conducts itself, and with whom, is of growing importance to consumers, investors, and employees. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

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Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Shining Stars Recipients

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CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2025 Shining Stars, recognizing individuals whose exceptional contributions strengthen and inspire the community. This year’s honorees are AJ Crane, owner of A. Crane Construction, as Citizen of the Year; Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, as Volunteer of the Year; the Springfield Thunderbirds as Business of the Year; and Health New England as Nonprofit of the Year.

The Chicopee Chamber introduced Shining Stars in 1985 when Ernest Laflamme Jr. was recognized as the first Citizen of the Year. Since then, the Chamber has paid tribute to an extraordinary citizen, business (since 1989), volunteer (since 1993), and nonprofit (since 2014) at its annual Shining Stars event. Recipients are selected by a nominating committee chaired by Laflamme and including Carol Campbell of Chicopee Industrial Contractors, Ted Hebert of Teddy Bear Pools, City Treasurer Marie Laflamme, Michael Siddall of Siddall & Siddall, P.C., and Jeffrey Sattler of Liberty Bank.

The 40th annual Shining Stars Gala takes place Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Castle of Knights at 1599 Memorial Dr. The chamber invites its membership and the public to celebrate this year’s Shining Stars and their impact in the community. Tickets cost $75 per person and are on sale now. To purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorships, visit www.chicopeechamber.org or call (413) 594-2101.

Florence Bank Announces Name Change for Financial Group

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank has changed the name of its financial-services division from Florence Savings Bank Financial Group to Florence Financial Group.

In addition to being shorter and less cumbersome, the new name and branding better reflect the bank’s position as a local wealth-management team that combines Florence Bank’s quality customer service with an innovative and comprehensive approach to managing and protecting assets.

“Florence Financial Group offers personalized investment services for people at every stage of life, and while our name has changed, our experienced team and the securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network have not,” Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity said.

Commonwealth Financial Network is an independent financial-advisory firm with a successful track record of performance and client support.

As part of the rebranding effort, a new website and logo have been created for the division, and team members’ email addresses have changed. No changes will be made to customers’ portfolios, account logins, or passwords.

New email addresses for team members in the financial division are: Nicole Domnarski, financial advisor, [email protected]; Amy Santarelli, financial advisor, [email protected]; and Adam Kittredge, operations manager, [email protected].

bankESB Hires Daniel O’Sullivan as Assistant Branch Manager in Holyoke

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Daniel O’Sullivan

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently hired Daniel O’Sullivan as assistant branch manager of its 170 Sargeant St., Holyoke office.

O’Sullivan has four years of banking experience and seven years of financial-services experience. Prior to joining bankESB, he was the banking center assistant manager at Peoples Bank and, before that, a field insurance agent at Knights of Columbus Insurance. In his new role, he will assist in managing the Holyoke team to provide a customer-first experience while fostering relationships within the community.

O’Sullivan currently serves on the board of directors of Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care and as treasurer of the board of directors of Holyoke Media.

MassMutual Elects Investment Leader Amy Stepnowski to Board of Directors

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SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual announced it has elected Amy Stepnowski, chief investment officer of the Hartford and president of Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO), to the company’s board of directors.

“With her broad industry experience and proven expertise in investment strategy, Ms. Stepnowski is a welcome addition to our board of directors,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president, and CEO of MassMutual. “She brings a wealth of unique perspectives and thought leadership as we maximize the value we deliver to policy owners through our long-term approach, which helps fuel our growth and ability to help even more people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

An accomplished investment executive and industry veteran, Stepnowski has held various leadership roles at the Hartford over the past 16 years and has worked at HIMCO throughout her tenure. In her current role, which she assumed in 2020, she leads the development and execution of the Hartford’s investment strategy and management of its portfolio and has ensured the company’s investment assets are positioned to support its financial and strategic objectives amidst ever-changing economic conditions. She also oversees HIMCO’s efforts to provide tailored investment solutions to its third-party clients.

A passionate advocate for sustainability and talent development, she is a member of the Hartford’s sustainability committee and leads HIMCO’s sustainability committee.

“I’m very pleased to join the MassMutual board and contribute my strategic insights into the global investment landscape’s range of challenges and opportunities,” she said. “I also look forward to providing guidance and oversight to bolster the company’s success in achieving its priorities, including its commitment to delivering strong investment performance.”

Prior to joining the Hartford, Stepnowski spent 12 years at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., where she specialized in Latin American corporate and project finance. She holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and Spanish from Yale College and has completed executive education programming at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. She is active in the local Hartford, Conn. community through membership on the investment committees of Hartford HealthCare and Trinity College.

Scenes from the 2024 Women of Impact Event

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View the Photo Gallery from the December 5 Celebration at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel

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

Go HERE to view the 2024 Women of Impact Digital Section

The eight stories below demonstrate that idea many times over. They detail not only what these women do for a living, but what they’ve done with their lives — specifically, how they’ve become innovators in their fields, leaders within the community, advocates for people in need, and, most importantly, inspirations to all those around them. The class of 2024 features:

Alison Berman

Council director of Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts

Dianne Fuller Doherty

Co-founder of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts

JoAnne Finck

President of Friends of Cooley Dickinson

Kimberley Lee

Chief of Creative Strategy and Development at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center

Megan McDonough

Executive director of Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity

LaTonia Monroe Naylor

Chief business educator at Monroe Naylor Consulting, LLC and president and CEO of Parent Villages

Kristi Reale

Partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.

Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker

Nephrologist, artist, and filmmaker

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D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. Named Among 2024 Best Contractors to Work For

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NORTHAMPTON — D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. (DAS) was recently named one of the 2024 Best Contractors to Work for in Construction. The annual list, created by Concrete Contractor, Equipment Today, Asphalt Contractor, Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction, and Best Companies Group, includes only 29 companies nationwide this year.

Companies from across the country entered the two-step survey process to determine the Best Contractors to Work for in Construction. The first part (25%) consisted of evaluating each company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part (75%) consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience and overall satisfaction. The combined scores were used to determine and rank the top companies.

D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc. is honored to be recognized as one of the 2024 Best Contractors to Work for in Construction, a testament to its 127-year legacy of prioritizing employees and fostering a culture of engagement and satisfaction. Based in Northampton, DAS has built its reputation as an exceptional employer by investing in professional development, promoting open communication, and ensuring employee well-being through comprehensive benefits and work-life balance initiatives. The company celebrates its team’s achievements and strives to create an environment where individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow.

Boston Globe Names M.L. Schmitt Inc. a Top Place to Work in 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — M.L. Schmitt Inc. has been named one of the 2024 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 17th annual employee-based survey from the Boston Globe.

Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. The employers are placed into one of four groups: small, with 50 to 99 employees; medium, with 100 to 249 workers; large, with 250 to 999 staff members; and largest, with a workforce of 1,000 or more employees. M.L. Schmitt Inc. was ranked 23rd in the small-companies category.

“The best employers pay attention to the many ways work changes — and the many ways it stays the same — and figure out how to keep people engaged and motivated through it all,” said Katie Johnston, the Globe’s Top Places to Work editor.

M.L. Schmitt Inc. is an electrical contractor located at 371 Taylor St. in Springfield and 198 Pleasant St. in Ashland. Since 1923, it has provided industrial, commercial, and residential construction, working in areas including renewable energy, hospitals, transportation, education, assisted-living facilities, data centers, fuel dispensaries, dormitories, residential complexes, and more.

Quonquont Farm Opens First Holiday Shop This Weekend

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WHATELY — Quonquont Farm, long a seasonal pick-your-own orchard and event venue, is opening for a two-weekend holiday market on Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9 North St., Whately. This first-ever store opening will feature handmade wreaths and greenery, dried floral arrangements, locally made gifts, pies, candies, fresh fruits, vegetables, and Quonquont’s own apple cider.

“We’ve been working feverishly to transform our seasonal farmstand into a festive holiday shop, and we can’t wait to share it with our community,” Quonquont Farm Director Jenelle Wilkens said.

A variety of gifts will be available, including artwork by Jo-Ann Denehy, a local Whately oil painter and birdhouse maker whose love of the land and New England landscape provides endless motivation for her work. The store will offer pies and treats from Sweet Lucy’s Bakery in Bernardston, cider donuts from North Hadley Sugar Shack, hot apple cider from Quonquont Farm, and the farm’s popular 2025 wildlife calendar. There are even beaver-made, human-finished, Quonquont walking sticks.

Glenmeadow Announces Board Leadership, Staff Promotions

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LONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow Inc. recently elected new leadership and new members to its board of directors.

Michael Tremble, CEO of Valley Communications, will continue as chair. Kelly Koch, probate and family law attorney with Raipher, will continue as vice chair. Erin Koebler, executive director of the East Longmeadow Council on Aging, will continue as clerk. Rory O’Brien, vice president and chief operating officer at Schwerin Boyle Capital Management, was elected treasurer.

The board of directors also welcomed five new members: Justin Ayala, manager of the divisions of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care at Baystate Health; Donna Durocher, clinic director at ATI Physical Therapy; George Kelly, Glenmeadow resident; Siobhan Matty, assistant vice president and financial advisor at St. Germain Investment Management; and Amanda Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional Advancement at Holyoke Community College and executive director of the HCC Foundation.

Glenmeadow has also welcomed two new corporate ambassadors: Lynn Brown, senior vice president, chief of staff and Lending Operations at People’s Bank; and Suzanne Gile, director of Clinical Training and assistant professor of Graduate Psychology at Bay Path University.

In addition, several Glenmeadow staff have taken on new responsibilities. Zhane Stone was promoted to director of Sales and Marketing, Karlene Smith-Shaw was promoted to assistant director of Hospitality, and Rania Kfuri joined Glenmeadow as vice president of Philanthropy, Sales, and Marketing.

“Glenmeadow is elevating the senior living experience, and the excellence, advocacy, and commitment of our staff and volunteers will make that a reality,” said Kathy Martin, Glenmeadow’s president and CEO. “Glenmeadow is buzzing with energy and progress. It’s a great time to be here.”

PeoplesBank Again Named Among Top Places to Work

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HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank is now a seven-time winner of the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work award.

Amy Roberts, executive vice president of Human Resources at PeoplesBank, suggests that the bank’s emphasis on ensuring all associates have the support they need to succeed is the key.

“HR is really the facilitator of the people side of business and trying to make sure that anyone in the organization feels like they have the support they need,” Roberts said. “That goes for both managers and associates. How incredible is it to work in a place where you know you have people who support you and are behind you?”

To that end, PeoplesBank is constantly in touch with its associates through surveys and regular town meetings that encompass the whole organization. The bank also introduced the CARE (Collaboration, Accessibility, Reliability, Empathy) initiative, which enabled it to establish the structures and standards necessary to be much more deliberate about the service it provides to its customers and associates.

“The best employers pay attention to the many ways work changes — and the many ways it stays the same — and figure out how to keep people engaged and motivated through it all,” said Katie Johnston, the Globe’s Top Places to Work editor.

Top Places to Work recognizes the most admired workplaces in the state as voted on by the people who know them best — their employees. The survey measures employee opinions about their company’s direction, execution, connection, management, work, pay, benefits, and engagement. Top Places to Work rankings are based on confidential survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention, from nearly 68,000 employees at 323 Massachusetts organizations.

“The rigorous Energage/Boston Globe survey was very valuable to us as an organization because it provides valuable feedback on our employee engagement and support efforts,” Roberts said.

PeoplesBank received several other ‘best’ awards in 2024, including Best Local Bank, Best Mortgage Lender, Top Corporate Charitable Contributor, and Best of West Hartford.

Mass Cultural Council Awards $9,000 Grant to Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum

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ADAMS — The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum has received a grant of $9,000 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Operating Grants for Organizations program.

“Public support enables the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum to provide quality educational programming for students, immersive experiential learning for college students and adults, and free public programs for the entire community,” state Sen. Paul Mark said.

This grant signifies that the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum provides significant public value through its programs and services. Last year alone, the museum brought Susan B. Anthony’s inspiring story to more than 300 students. With a 59% increase in programming and museum attendance, the museum intends to continue to grow and expand its immersive and experiential learning capacity. In the coming year, the museum will welcome six college interns, hold numerous free public programs, and continue to draw tourists to the Berkshires with its events and guided house tours.

State Rep. John Barrett III noted that “these funds will help preserve Susan B. Anthony’s historic birthplace in Adams, Massachusetts and will allow for expanded guided tours, school outreach, and free public programs for people of all ages.”

For this fiscal year, the Mass Cultural Council has adopted a $34 million spending plan, allowing the agency to award at least 2,500 grants totaling approximately $38 million to the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector. This is funded primarily through public dollars, including the agency’s $26.7 million state budget appropriation and support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The agency also runs the Mass Cultural Facilities Fund in partnership with MassDevelopment.

Mass Cultural Council funds reach every community in the Commonwealth. Its mission is to advance the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing collective needs, and equitably investing public resources.

The Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, located on 67 East Road in Adams, is open Thursdays through Mondays during the summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the museum at (413) 743-7121 or visit www.susanbanthonybirthplace.com.

Holyoke Community College Foundation Welcomes Four New Board Members

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College Foundation Inc., the nonprofit fundraising arm of Holyoke Community College (HCC), has added four new members to its board of directors, including two alumni.

They include Rob Cestola, a certified public accountant and tax and finance consultant who serves as board treasurer for Dakin Humane Society; Dan Desrochers, director of Communications at Amherst College and former Marketing director at Greenfield Community College; Deborah Rodriguez, an HCC graduate from the class of 2004, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of FAROS Counseling Services; and Matt Manganelli, an HCC graduate from the class of 2009 and Retail Lending Sales manager at Westfield Bank who serves on the Western Mass. Mortgage Review Board for the Massachusetts Division of Banks.

“Attending Holyoke Community College and earning an accounting certificate was an important step in my return to higher education as an adult,” Manganelli said. “I went on to the University Without Walls program at the University of Massachusetts, graduating with a BA in accounting, and then Western New England University for my master’s.”

New board members attended their first meeting on Dec. 3.

“We are thrilled to welcome these community leaders to the HCC Foundation board of directors,” said Amanda Sbriscia, HCC’s vice president of Institutional Advancement and executive director of the HCC Foundation. “The expertise and unique perspectives that Rob, Dan, Deborah, and Matt bring to the board will strengthen our ability to advance the foundation’s mission, which is ultimately to support the success of every HCC student. This is such a committed and passionate board. Their leadership and good governance are what enables the HCC Foundation to be a strategic partner to the college.”

The HCC Foundation has total assets of $25.5 million and an endowment of $18 million, the largest of all 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, due in large part to nearly 200 endowed scholarships and other funds established by alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college. In 2024, the HCC Foundation provided more than $6 million to the college to support scholarships, academic programs, student support services, and facility improvements.

In 2023, the HCC Foundation board of directors was recognized by the Assoc. of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges with the John W. Nason Award, a national honor that recognizes exceptional leadership and initiative.

Western Mass. Families to Benefit from Freedom Credit Union Holiday Drive

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SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union is inviting the community to donate money at any of its branches to help make sure all families feel the warmth and magic of the season. Contributions will go to the Salvation Army of Massachusetts Toy for Joy campaign, serving families in need during the holidays and beyond.

“It’s deeply gratifying to be able to support such an important program,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “The Salvation Army does great work and is especially uplifting for families facing challenges during the holiday season.”

Every month, Freedom Credit Union collects donations for a different charity. Money collected through Dec. 20 will support the Salvation Army’s work on the front lines of need.

Throughout the year, the organization offers services to struggling families across Western Mass. During the holidays, families will receive Christmas gifts for children ages 16 and under. Social-services teams are also helping families put food on the table, pay rent and utility bills, and keep a roof over their heads.

Giving Guide 2024

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Regional Philanthropic Opportunities

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The importance of giving to those in need — and to the organizations who help others secure their basic needs — doesn’t take a holiday, and there’s no season of the year when their work is not critical, especially at a time when an uncertain economy continues to pose challenges to so many individuals and nonprofits.

Still, there’s no doubt that people think about giving more around the year-end holidays, and that’s why BusinessWest and the Healthcare News publishes its annual Giving Guide around this time: to shine a spotlight on specific community needs and show you not only how to support them, but exactly what your money and time can accomplish.

These 25 profiles of area nonprofit organizations are just a sampling of the region’s thousands of nonprofits. These profiles are intended to educate readers about what these groups are doing to improve quality of life for the people living and working in the 413, but also to inspire them to provide the critical support (which comes in many different forms) that these organizations and so many others desperately need.

These profiles within the Giving Guide list not only giving opportunities — everything from online donations to corporate sponsorships — but also volunteer opportunities. And it is through volunteering, as much as with a cash donation, that individuals can help a nonprofit carry out its important mission within our community.

BusinessWest and HCN launched the Giving Guide to 2011 to harness this region’s incredibly strong track record of philanthropy and support of the organizations dedicated to helping those in need. This special section is designed to inform, but also to encourage individuals and organizations to find new and imaginative ways to give back. We are confident it will succeed with both of those assignments

Joseph Bednar, Editor
John Gormally, Publisher
Kate Campiti, Associate Publisher

View the 2024 Giving Guide PDF Flipbook HERE

 

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UMass Amherst Named Partner Institution in $15 Million NSF I-Corps Hub

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The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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Sundar Krishnamurty says I-Corps speaks to the vision of building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.

 

The U.S. National Science Foundation has named UMass Amherst a partner in the NSF I-Corps Hub: New England Region. The university will receive more than $1.4 million from the partnership, which will be led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

The hub will receive $15 million over five years to promote entrepreneurialism among STEM researchers, with I-Corps trained faculty, researchers, and students working to transform deep technology inventions into marketable products.

“We train our researchers to apply their findings to create value. We call it Innovation 101,” said Sundar Krishnamurty, faculty lead of the I-Corps program at UMass, Ronnie & Eugene M. Isenberg distinguished professor in Engineering, and department head of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. “The interdisciplinary program reaches into the whole STEM world. This speaks to the chancellor’s vision of building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship on campus.”

UMass has expertise in translating research from scientific and technology domains that are key focus areas for the I-Corps Hub: New England Region. These areas are bluetech (advanced technologies and innovations related to the marine and maritime domains), forestry/sustainability, and biotech/life sciences.

UMass has been an I-Corps site since 2018, but this new award marks the NSF’s shift from individual sites to what the NSF describes as “a more integrated model, I-Corps Hubs, comprising a lead and partner institutions, that form the operational backbone of the National Innovation Network.”

Now, in addition to running these trainings for the UMass community, the UMass I-Corps team will be recruiting from other universities within the UMass system, as well as Western Mass. institutions such as Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and Springfield Technical Community College. The outreach initiative aims to correct persistent gender, race, and geographic disparities in entrepreneurship.

“The goal of the I-Corps program is to deploy experiential education to help researchers reduce the time necessary to translate promising ideas from laboratory benches to widespread implementation that in turn impacts economic growth regionally and nationally.”

“Our prior I-Corps site was highly successful in providing essential tech translation training programs to UMass faculty and student teams,” said Sanjay Raman, principal investigator of the UMass Amherst New England Hub I-Corps effort, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and dean of the College of Engineering. “In total, over 60 regional teams were trained, 15 went on to the national level I-Corps program, and 12 new ventures were formed. We are thrilled to join MIT and our other New England partner universities to expand our impact throughout the region, in particular underserved, more rural regions.”

 

Examples of Impact

Successful I-Corps participants from UMass include Myrias Optics, an emerging developer of nanopatterned structures on glass called metaoptics; Latde, a company that designs inexpensive diagnostic tests to guide antibiotic treatment, starting with urinary-tract infections; and rStream, a startup creating AI-based systems to sort recycling.

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“Innovation is a core value for our campus. The I-Corps Hub and the opportunity to participate as a partner directly aligns with existing campus efforts to create an environment that supports the research, development, and mechanisms leading to deep technology ventures,” said Mike Malone, vice chancellor for Research and Engagement.

Ina Ganguli, professor of Economics in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Isenberg School of Management, and director of the UMass Computational Social Science Institute, is the hub research lead. She brings her expertise in how to effectively involve individuals with diverse experiences and identities in university innovation and commercialization activities and how to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Laura Burnham will continue to serve as program director. She brings more than 20 years of experience leading the development, design, and delivery of early-stage science and technology programs in the U.S. and globally.

“The goal of the I-Corps program is to deploy experiential education to help researchers reduce the time necessary to translate promising ideas from laboratory benches to widespread implementation that in turn impacts economic growth regionally and nationally,” said Erwin Gianchandani, NSF’s assistant director for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships. “Each regional NSF I-Corps Hub provides training essential in entrepreneurship and customer discovery, leading to new products, startups, and jobs. In effect, we are investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs for our nation.”

The NSF I-Corps Hub: New England Region is one of three new regional hubs, bringing the total number of higher-education institutions with an I-Corps site across the country to 128. Led by MIT, the hub also includes Brown University, Harvard University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, the University of Maine, and the University of New Hampshire.

 

Bean Restaurant Group Named Restaurant of the Year by Retailers Assoc. of Massachusetts

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CHICOPEE — Bean Restaurant Group was named the 2024 Restaurant of the Year by the Retailers Assoc. of Massachusetts (RAM), recognizing the company’s longstanding dedication to hospitality excellence, culinary creativity, and community engagement.

The award was officially presented at a luncheon on Nov. 20 at the Conference Center at Bentley University in Waltham. The event featured a video produced by Jon Almas of Aeropex Creative Media, highlighting the history, team, and dining experiences that have made Bean Restaurant Group a cornerstone of the community.

“This award is a humbling reminder that everything we’re doing is being received well within our communities,” said Nathan Yee, director of Hospitality at Bean Restaurant Group. “It’s an honor to be recognized for creating memorable dining experiences and fostering connections that go beyond the table.”

Founded in 1965 by Johnny Yee with the opening of the Hu Ke Lau in Chicopee, Bean Restaurant Group has built a legacy of culinary excellence and community-focused dining. This dedication was exemplified at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the group stepped in to save the iconic White Hut in West Springfield, preserving the beloved local brand known for its burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes. The revitalization effort ensured White Hut’s legacy would continue and later included the addition of a second location in Holyoke. Recent additions also include Crush Wine Bar in West Hartford, Conn., a contemporary wine bar with a rotating small-plates menu.

Other standout restaurants include the historic Student Prince in Springfield, famous for its German-inspired menu, and its lively bar sibling, the Wurst Haus in Northampton. The portfolio also features Johnny’s Tavern in Amherst, Johnny’s Bar & Grille in South Hadley, IYA Sushi & Noodle Kitchen in Amherst and South Hadley, the Halfway House Lounge in South Hadley, and Union Kitchen in Connecticut.

The RAMAEs (Retailers Assoc. of Massachusetts Awards of Excellence) were established in 1998 to honor exceptional achievements in the retail and restaurant industries throughout the state. Over the years, the awards have celebrated businesses of all sizes, highlighting their contributions to their communities and the broader industry.

“This recognition is a tribute to our incredible team and loyal guests who have supported us over the years,” Yee said. “We are deeply grateful to RAM for this honor and look forward to continuing our mission of bringing people together through great food and hospitality.”

GCC to Host Annual Outdoor Industry Job Fair on Dec. 5

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GREENFIELD — On Thursday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon, Greenfield Community College (GCC) will host its largest-ever outdoor jobs fair on campus with 19 vendors from throughout the region.

Since 1982, GCC’s Department of Adventure Education & Outdoor Leadership has hosted an annual outdoor-industry job fair. Employers from various regional outdoor companies, agencies, camps, guide services, and retailers will be on hand, looking to fill open part-time, seasonal, and full-time positions.

Companies include Zoar Outdoor, Adventure East, Cathleen Stone Outward Bound, Earthwork, Wilderness School, Outside Perspectives, Miraval Berkshires Resort, Mount Snow Adaptive Snowsports, Appalachian Mountain Club, LUK Inc., Farm & Wilderness Camp, Arlington School Department, Camp W, Crossroads, First Light, DEI Outdoors, Ramblewild, USArmy Recreation, and Adventure East.

The event will be held at GCC’s Commons Dining area. It is free and open to the public. In the unlikely case of snow delay, information will be posted on the GCC events page, www.gcc.mass.edu/events.

Springfield Pics to Join National Collegiate Development Conference in 2025-26

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) announced that the Springfield Pics will join the tuition-free National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) beginning in the 2025-26 season under General Manager and Head Coach Rob Bonneau. The Pics will be the 10th team joining the New England Division of the NCDC.

A founding member of the USPHL, the Pics play at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield. In addition to the NCDC team, the Pics will field an Elite team in 2025-26.

“We have been a proud member of the USPHL since its inception and are proud to announce our elevation to the NCDC division,” said Patrick Tabb, Springfield Pics franchise owner. “This gives us the opportunity to once again compete for the Dineen Cup, named in honor of our founder, Gary Dineen. We are thrilled for this next chapter in our program and provisioning for more college hockey opportunities for players for many years to come.”

USPHL Deputy Commissioner Tony Zasowski added that “the Springfield Pics have been a cornerstone of the USPHL since its inception. As the NCDC continues to solidify its position as the key pathway to college hockey, we are thrilled to elevate the Pics to this next level.”

Elms College Awarded $1.27 Million Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

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Daily News

CHICOPEE — Elms College has been awarded a $1.27 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to continue its program that started in 2019 to enhance healthcare education and outcomes in Haiti.

This grant will support the ongoing partnership between Elms College School of Nursing and the Episcopal University of Haiti (Faculté des Sciences Infirmières de Léogâne). This partnership invests in the professional development of nursing faculty in Haiti and directly addresses that country’s pressing healthcare challenges, including low life expectancy and high infant mortality rates.

“Elms College is extremely grateful to the Kellogg Foundation for their continued support of our work in Haiti. Elms College and the Kellogg Foundation have a common objective to effect positive change in our community and the world,” Elms College President Harry Dumay said. “Thanks to the foundation’s support, our highly regarded School of Nursing is partnering with a sister institution in Haiti to educate Haitian nurse educators who are true pockets of hope for their communities.”

For more than four years, Elms College has collaborated with the university to provide advanced training to Haitian nursing faculty, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation has been there since the beginning. Elms College received an initial grant of $750,000 in 2019 and a $1.2 million grant in 2022 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to work toward its goal of improving healthcare in Haiti.

Nurses are pivotal in Haiti’s healthcare system, where they, rather than doctors, deliver most medical care, and this partnership equips them with the latest healthcare knowledge. It aims to strengthen the skills of nursing educators, empowering them to better prepare their students to meet the critical healthcare needs of Haiti.

This past June, the program graduated its fourth cohort of nursing faculty, who will now be able to better educate their students and improve the quality of the care for patients. The nurse educators have consistently expressed their pride in being part of this program, a growing sense of professionalism, and their strong commitment to improving healthcare in Haiti.

“This is Elms College at its best,” said Joyce Hampton, vice president of Academic Affairs. “We are using our excellence and innovation in nursing to effect positive change globally in solidarity with our Haitian partners.”

The program is also supported by the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Haiti Nursing Continuing Program Endowment, established by the D’Amour Family.

Picture This

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Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, along with other bank representatives, recently presented a $2,250 donation to Shriners Children’s New England as part of the bank’s 2024 Community Giving Initiative
Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

 

Supporting Children’s Care

Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, along with other bank representatives, recently presented a $2,250 donation to Shriners Children’s New England as part of the bank’s 2024 Community Giving Initiative, in which the public was given the opportunity to cast votes to support their favorite local charitable organizations. Shriners Children’s New England is a local clinic providing specialty orthopedic, neuromuscular, cleft lip and palate, and urologic care exclusively to children.

Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, along with other bank representatives, recently presented a $2,250 donation to Shriners Children’s New England as part of the bank’s 2024 Community Giving Initiative

Monson Savings Bank President and CEO Dan Moriarty, along with other bank representatives, recently presented a $2,250 donation to Shriners Children’s New England as part of the bank’s 2024 Community Giving Initiative

 

 

Honoring Veterans

Flash Car Wash recently held its annual Veterans Day promotion at all 19 locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The promotion included a free Diamond Wash at any Flash Car Wash location for all veterans and active service members on Veterans Day, while all proceeds from paid retail washes on Veterans Day were donated to Veterans Inc. That donation totaled $48,091 this year, an increase from last year’s $43,879.

Flash Car Wash recently held its annual Veterans Day promotion at all 19 locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Flash Car Wash recently held its annual Veterans Day promotion at all 19 locations across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

 

 

Real World Experience

AIC faculty and students joined the Springfield Thunderbirds for the team’s School Day event on Nov. 6, which welcomed more than 7,000 K-12 students from 68 area schools to enjoy a day of hockey. Led by Associate Professor Mei-Lin Yeh-Lane, students from AIC’s Event and Facility Management class provided hospitality and gained professional experience. The day included an exclusive tour of the MassMutual Center and the Thunderbirds’ office hosted by Todd McDonald, vice president of Sales and Strategy, and Laura Blanchard, senior account executive.

AIC faculty and students joined the Springfield Thunderbirds for the team’s School Day event on Nov. 6, which welcomed more than 7,000 K-12 students from 68 area schools to enjoy a day of hockey

AIC faculty and students joined the Springfield Thunderbirds for the team’s School Day event on Nov. 6, which welcomed more than 7,000 K-12 students from 68 area schools to enjoy a day of hockey

 

Court Dockets

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Court Dockets

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

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Michelle Graton, personal representative of the estate of Charles Grato v. Chelsea Green, DO
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $50,000
Filed: 10/23/24

Hoop City Ventures LLC v. Del Homes LLC et al
Allegation: Breach of contract, fraud, conversion: $38,353.37
Filed: 10/24/24

Lori Chartier v. NSA Property Holdings LLC and NSA Storage d/b/a Moove In Self Storage
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury
Filed: 10/28/24

Eurovia Atlantic Coast LLC v. O’Donnell Paving & Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $57,135.39
Filed: 10/30/24

Government Employee Insurance Co. a/s/o Joshua Rivera v. City of Springfield
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing injury: $12,873.64
Filed: 11/1/24

Eugene Mitchell v. Gándara Mental Health Center Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract arising from data breach: $4,000,000
Filed: 11/1/24

Jon Gerhardson on behalf of himself and all other employees similarly situated v. Springfield Pie Inc.
Allegation: Violations of Massachusetts Wage Act: $100,000+
Filed: 11/5/24

Arena Funding Source LLC v. American Waste Removal LLC and Mark D. Anderson
Allegation: Breach of contract: $73,636.74
Filed: 11/5/24

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

AIC Announces ‘Pathway to Progress’ Business Plan

SPRINGFIELD — On Nov. 13, American International College (AIC) announced an expansive organizational business plan that will guide the college over the next several years. Dubbed “Pathway to Progress,” the comprehensive document presents a wide array of changes to the college’s operational model, including revising the academic portfolio, expanding degree options, launching new enrollment strategies, and streamlining athletic programming. Developed in alignment with the college’s 2022-27 strategic plan by members of senior leadership in tandem with a nationally recognized educational consulting partner, the plan includes the following initiatives:

• To support the ongoing growth of AIC’s academic portfolio, the college will expand faculty options by introducing multi-year contracts, including a new professor of Practice role, alongside the existing tenure-track pathway and adjunct/part-time faculty roles.

• Most full-time faculty will shift to a 5/5 teaching load to better meet academic demands, with course registration moving to the staff advisors.

• AIC will continue the expansion of its degree offerings, with a multi-year plan to continue launching new programs based on industry demand and market research. With this transition, some undergraduate and graduate programs will be discontinued. Faculty positions will not be affected. Following the previously announced launch of seven new online degree completion programs, the college plans to expand the number of program offerings beginning in the fall of 2025.

• To meet growing industry demand, AIC will begin offering three-year, 120-credit bachelor’s degree options for a variety of undergraduate programs to provide time and financial savings to students.

• Beginning in 2025, AIC will launch a comprehensive re-enrollment campaign to engage and recruit former students to return to AIC and complete their degrees.

• Following the close of the 2024-25 season, the men’s ice hockey program will return to NCAA Division II competition from Division I, positioning it alongside the majority of AIC’s varsity programs. This transition will provide a more equitable distribution of resources among all athletic programs and will allow ice hockey’s legacy to continue within the AIC Athletics portfolio. All scholarships for affected athletes will be honored following this transition.

• Effective May 2025, the college will discontinue its women’s tennis and wrestling programs to better meet industry demand and provide additional resources to its other varsity sports. All scholarships for affected athletes will be honored following this transition.

 

Design Professionals Inc. Relocates to South Windsor

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — Design Professionals Inc. (DPI) announced that the firm has moved to a larger (6,250 square feet) office location at 58 Connecticut Ave., Suite H, South Windsor, Conn. Design Professionals is a civil-engineering, land-surveying, land-planning, and landscape-architecture consulting practice serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It offers comprehensive site-design and land-surveying services. Serving private- and public-sector clients since its inception in 1986, DPI has participated in more than 5,000 projects in more than 225 New England communities. On an annual basis, it typically adds more than 125 engagements.

 

Greenfield Co-op Supports Children’s Advocacy Center

GREENFIELD — On Oct. 28, Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) presented a contribution to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County & North Quabbin (CAC) to support its new site in Orange. The new location will enable CAC to expand its vital services to the Orange and Athol communities. CAC’s mission is to prevent and end child abuse by providing education, safety, healing, and justice. The organization works to coordinate medical, legal, educational, and mental-health services to promote safety, justice, healing, and hope for child victims of abuse. Its new site in Orange is expected to open before the end of the year.

 

Big Y Named a Forbes Best-in-State Employer

SPRINGFIELD — For the sixth year in a row, Big Y has been recognized as a Forbes Best-in-State Employer for 2024. Honorees have been identified across all industries based upon an independent survey of employees who anonymously recommend their employers for this award. Employers such as Big Y neither have the knowledge of which employees are polled, nor do they have the ability to influence the results in any way. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employees are also asked to give their opinions on a series of statements surrounding work-related topics such as working conditions, salary, potential for development, and company image regarding their current employer. Big Y’s award spans 25 different industries. Big Y puts a strong emphasis on employee experience and feedback focusing on flexibility, overall recognition, work/life balance, and fostering a culture of caring and inclusion. It engages in employee roundtables, focus groups, employee resource groups and frequent surveys to solicit feedback on improving the work environment.

 

PDS Engineering & Construction Building Self-storage Facility

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — PDS Engineering & Construction Inc. recently broke ground on a three-story, 61,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 275 Benton Dr., East Longmeadow, which will feature more than 500 storage units. The project will include a storage steel structure, site work, concrete, two elevators, two stairwells, office space, a glass curtain wall, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, modern interior finishes, and more. The project will take approximately 10 months to complete, with a schedule completion date of June 2025. PDS Engineering & Construction Inc. has been a design-build general contractor for 59 years throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

 

Cooley Dickinson, GSB Unveil Hospital-based ATM

NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital recently welcomed a new addition to its main lobby hallway: a Greenfield Savings Bank ATM. The newly installed Greenfield Savings Bank ATM is located down the hall from the gift shop. Now through March 2025, Greenfield Savings Bank will waive all withdrawal fees at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital location; other bank fees may apply. Greenfield Savings Bank is a supporter of Cooley Dickinson and has supported initiatives including the Emergency Department campaign, the Golf Fore Health tournament, and the campaign for the Mass General Cancer Center at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

 

Common Capital Opens Business Resource Center

SPRINGFIELD — Starting or growing a small business in Western Mass. got a little easier with the recent opening of the Common Capital Business Resource Center in downtown Springfield. All the services at the Business Resource Center are free and available for any small business operating in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire counties. They include in-person or online business planning and financial-projection services; in-house business-training curriculum with interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides for entrepreneurs, startups, and existing businesses; and business-assistance services for all borrowers in accounting, financial reporting, marketing, human resources, and operations. Common Capital has been recognized as the number-one microlender in Massachusetts by the U.S. Small Business Administration for three years running. This track record means entrepreneurs using the Business Resource Center are more likely to be set up for success, starting with getting the capital they need to launch or strengthen their business.

 

Bulkley Richardson Supports Cancer Care with $10,000 Gift

SPRINGFIELD — With a goal of ensuring premium healthcare for individuals in the community, Bulkley Richardson made a $10,000 gift to Baystate Health Foundation for the purchase of three infusion chairs at the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care. These chairs replace aging equipment and provide comfortable and safe medical seating, supporting the experience and outcomes of patients coping with cancer. Quality infusion chairs are important, as oncology infusion patients must remain seated for extended periods of time while receiving medication or fluids through an IV and may require frequent treatments for the length of their illness. These new chairs will also help to mitigate the risks of extended sitting and make treatments more manageable, with an ergonomic design that supports good posture, reduces pressure points, and promotes blood flow while patients receive critical treatments. The Baystate Regional Cancer Program treats more than 2,800 new cancer patients in Western Mass. each year, constituting more than 65% of the cancer diagnoses in the region. Approximately 10,000 patients receive some form of care at the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care annually.

 

Rachel’s Table Food Drive at Big E Generates Donations

SPRINGFIELD — The Big E facilitated a food drive among its concessionaires this year, which generated more than 3,000 pounds in donations to Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts (RTWM), a Springfield-based food rescue service that distributes donated and specially purchased foods, without charge, to agencies that feed hungry families and individuals in the Western Mass. region. Rachel’s Table also provides training programs on food safety and information on efficient distribution, and has established a network of community support systems that work collaboratively to counter hunger and advocate, when appropriate, for food-insecure people. Now in its second year, this partnership is an extension of the Eastern States Exposition’s (ESE) commitment to improving lives in this region. ESE donates to RTWM outside of fair time, too, providing food from year-round events. Through its connection with ESE, Rachel’s Table was able to secure a relationship with Performance Food Group (PFG) within the last year. PFG is also a Springfield-based business, catering to many food-service and food-delivery needs, including stocking restaurants, national chains, vending, convenience, concessions, and more.

 

People on the Move

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People on the Move
Alexandre Pereira

Alexandre Pereira

Sara Cafaro

Sara Cafaro

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that two attorneys have officially joined the firm. Former law clerk Alexandre Pereira and former real-estate intern Sara Cafaro sat for the Massachusetts State Bar Exam in late July and have since been sworn in to the Massachusetts Bar as of Nov. 19. Pereira joined Bacon Wilson as a law clerk in June 2023, gaining experience across multiple legal disciplines and discovering a strong passion for elder law and estate planning. During his time at Bacon Wilson, he earned his juris doctor degree with a concentration in transactional law from Western New England University School of Law in May 2024. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, magna cum laude, from Western New England University, achieved in 2021. Before joining Bacon Wilson, Pereira served as a legal assistant at Marta Law Offices in Ludlow, where he developed valuable expertise in estate planning and real estate. Beyond his professional pursuits, he has been an active community member, volunteering at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. He is excited to continue serving his community as Bacon Wilson’s newest associate attorney in the Elder Law and Estate Planning department. Cafaro began her journey at Bacon Wilson as an intern in the summer of 2022, working in the Corporate and Commercial Real Estate department at the Springfield office. She later transitioned to the Westfield office in the winter of 2022, continuing her practicum internship through 2024. She earned her juris doctor degree from Western New England University School of Law in May 2024. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Western New England University, completed through the accelerated 3+3 program. This innovative program allowed her to begin her law-school coursework during her senior undergraduate year, enabling her to graduate cum laude with her bachelor’s degree a year early in May 2022. During her academic career, Cafaro was recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Edward F. McBride Award and the CALI Award for Excellence in Evidence Law. She is excited to advance her career as Bacon Wilson’s newest associate attorney in the Commercial and Residential Real Estate department.

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Christopher Fager

Christopher Fager

Meghan Parnell

Meghan Parnell

Florence Bank has hired Christopher Fager to serve as vice president and commercial loan officer, and Meghan Parnell to serve as vice president, credit manager, both in the Commercial Lending department. With 15 years of experience at banks in the region, Fager is skilled at commercial loan origination and analysis, portfolio management, and customer service. Over his career, he has worked with companies across all industries and has extensive knowledge with those in construction, manufacturing, nonprofits, auto dealership, logistics, dental, veterinarian, and wholesale distribution. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from UMass Dartmouth. Fager is active in the community, serving on the board of directors for the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club and Helix Human Services. He is a distribution committee member for the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and is so well-known as a youth coach in West Springfield that many people call him Coach Fager. Parnell will lead her team in the analysis of existing and proposed commercial loans and commercial loan portfolio management and assist the senior management team with loan policy, budgeting, strategic planning, and external support systems. Skilled in commercial credit and lending, financial analysis, team leadership, process improvement, and digital strategy, Parnell has served as a chief lending officer, senior financial product manager, business lending manager, and commercial credit officer. She holds an associate degree in mathematics from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from UMass Amherst. In the community, Parnell has served Family Outreach of Amherst, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School, and as treasurer of the Holyoke Community College Foundation. She was named to the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2014.

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Russ Kelly

Russ Kelly

LUSO Federal Credit Union announced that Russ Kelly has joined the team as Business Development manager and senior loan originator. A native of Scotland with more than 15 years of experience in the mortgage industry in both the U.K. and U.S., he brings a wealth of expertise and a dedication to client-centered service. In addition to his role at LUSO, Kelly is actively engaged in the local community as treasurer of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. In this capacity, he ensures the profitability of programs and advocates for membership representation throughout the Springfield area. He is also a member and ambassador of the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce, where he encourages the patronage and membership of local businesses across Western Mass.

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Noah Forrest

Noah Forrest

OMG Inc., a leading global supplier of specialty fasteners, products, and technology for commercial roofing and residential construction applications, recently named Noah Forrest senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). In his new role, Forrest will work with the company’s senior management team to develop financial plans, forecasts, and budgets that support the company’s long-term strategic goals. Other responsibilities include preparing and presenting financial statements and reports to the company and to Steel Partners, its owner; managing the company’s cash flow and capital investments; evaluating acquisition opportunities as they arise; ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards; and driving a plan to advance the company’s technology road map. In addition, he will manage the company’s finance and information-technology teams and assist the president in performing his responsibilities. He reports to John Ashe, president and CEO. Forrest has more than 20 years of financial, accounting, and strategic leadership experience with Stanley Black & Decker (SBD) and Raytheon Technologies. Most recently, he served as CFO of SBD’s Smart Storage Solutions, which includes the Vidmar, LISTA, and CribMaster brands, where he drove significant profitability improvement while stimulating an increase in organic growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance with a minor in information technology from Bentley University, and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Amy Royal

Amy Royal

Amy Royal, CEO of the Royal Law Firm, is now an arbitrator with National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM), which offers access to a panel of arbitrators and mediators consisting of former judges and attorneys from many fields. NAM has been named a top provider of alternative dispute resolution services in the U.S. for more than 10 years. Along with being a NAM arbitrator, Royal is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York.

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Emily Meunier

Emily Meunier

Theodores’ Blues, Booze, and BBQ announced that longtime Head Chef Emily Meunier has joined the ownership team. This transition underscores the restaurant’s dedication to culinary excellence and its commitment to nurturing talent from within. Meunier has been a driving force in the kitchen since 2009. As co-owner, she will continue to spearhead the culinary team while introducing innovative menu offerings that reflect her deep love for barbecue and bold flavors.

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Hinckley Allen recently welcomed Katie McDonough as a partner in the firm’s Corporate & Business Transactions and Trusts & Estates practice groups. McDonough brings a wealth of experience advising clients on transactions, corporate structure, business planning and risk management, and trusts and estates. She was previously a partner at Egan, Flanagan & Cohen in Springfield. McDonough counsels a range of clients, including nonprofits, educational institutions, medical and professional service firms, family-owned businesses, and individuals. She provides actionable guidance on transactions and advises on corporate governance, entity formation, employment-law issues, and other business-related legal issues, developing strategies for business growth and long-term success. Additionally, her practice involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, representing clients in complex civil litigation, resolving partnership disputes, and assisting with estate planning and probate processes. McDonough was named to BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty in 2020 and has been recognized for her accomplishments by Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in Corporate Law since 2021. She is an active Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) member, having served on the board of directors and various committees, including the pro bono advisory committee and the HCBA legal clinic. She is active in the College of the Holy Cross Alumni Club of the Pioneer Valley. As a military wife, she maintains involvement in the local military veterans’ community; she is also a member of the St. Thomas More Society and serves on the board of the Western Massachusetts Catholic Foundation.

 

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Emily Gest

Emily Gest

Former journalist and seasoned public-relations professional Emily Gest has been hired as associate vice chancellor for News and Media Relations at UMass Amherst. This is a newly created position that replaces that formerly held by Executive Director of Strategic Communications Ed Blaguszewski, who retired in June. Reporting to John Kennedy, vice chancellor for University Relations, Gest will oversee the university’s News and Media Relations office, which includes seven writers and editors, video production, and social media. Early in her career, Gest was a reporter for the New York Daily News, where she was a finalist, with other staff, for a Pulitzer Prize. She covered breaking news, including families of 9/11 victims, as well as health, entertainment, and general features. She has also worked for the Los Angeles Times and Mother Jones magazines. As a PR professional, Gest has extensive experience working in government, higher education, healthcare, and the law. Most recently, she served as senior director of Media Relations at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. For more than a decade, she worked at Rubenstein, a strategic-communications firm based in New York City, and she was also director of Communications for the Georgia State Department of Juvenile Justice and the DeKalb County solicitor-general.

 

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

AVA Acquisition Li Inc., 11 Bowles Road, Agawam, MA 01001. Alan Wosky, 210 Pleasant St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Manufacture belts and pulleys.

BRIMFIELD

S Cox Enterprises Inc., 17 Warren Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Samantha Cox, same. Buy and sell cord wood, trucking, and invest real estate.

CHICOPEE

Everbloom Inc., 49 Lord Terrace North, Chicopee, MA 01020. Kimberly Rodrigo, same. Hair salon.

Yusa Inc., 57 Colonial Circle, Unit D, Chicopee, MA 01020. Yevgeniy Predein, same. Long-distance transportation.

EASTHAMPTON

Beyond Tools and Equipment Inc., 13 Terrace View, Easthampton, MA 01027. Sean Jeffords, same. Equipment leasing, maintenance, and repairs.

FLORENCE

Queer Joy Collaborative Inc., 123 Main St., #60014, Florence, MA 01062. Lorena Boswell, 33 Phillips St. #2, Greenfield, MA 01301. Charitable organization dedicated to promoting individual and collective queer joy primarily through the transformational and healing power of art, music, and mutual aid.

GREENFIELD

Tumble Education Inc., 137 Franklin St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Alyssa Hunt, 105 Stockwell Dr., Brattleboro, VT 05301. Nonprofit organization with programs and activities including but not limited to developing and supporting the development of children’s podcasts and other educational audio content for children.

HOLYOKE

CWC, Mk & Max Orient, Inc., 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Ching Wen Chen, 1583 Riverdale St., Apt. 48, West Springfield, MA 01089. Restaurant.

HUNTINGTON

J&M Communications Inc., 11 Pleasant St., Huntington, MA 01050. Monica Keeney, same. Cellular sales.

LENOX

Sheehan Keator Foundation Inc., 35 Schermerhorn Park, Lenox, MA 01240. David Keator, same. Charitable foundation whose purpose is to enhance the local community.

ORANGE

Local Market Facts Inc., 57 Mayo Road, Orange, MA 01364. Ingo Winzer, same. Analysis and presentation of local data.

PITTSFIELD

Cyberlife Systems Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Eric Johnson, same. Information technology services and technology consulting services.

Global Youth Employment Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Max Fossouo, 12 Ridgewood Road, South Easton, MA 02375. Nonprofit organization established to make young adults ages 18-25 employable, thereby bridging the gap between these individuals and opportunities in companies, particularly focusing on operations in Africa.

Natopoly Real Estate Group Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Natalia Black Pinheiro, same. Purchase and sell commercial and residential real estate.

Stemuli Studios Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Taylor Shead, same. Generative gaming platform that redefines continuous learning through immersive experiences and personalized pathways.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

Reliable Plumbing and Drain Services Inc., 117 Sandgully Road North, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Ramon Rivera, same. Plumbing and drain-cleaning services.

SPRINGFIELD

A Haven for Hope Inc., 56 Alsace St., Springfield, MA 01108. Ricardo Edwards, same. Not-for-profit group home for mentally disabled adults, assisting in activities of daily living.

Dumpster Solutions Inc., 1277 Liberty St., Springfield, MA 01104. Zhendong Jiang, same. Waste collection and recycling services.

SLT Transport Inc., 747 Saint James Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Silvester Lugo Torres, same. Transportation and trucking business activities.

Wakeup Investments Inc., 477 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01109. Kyreem Tabar Kynard, same. Investments.

WESTFIELD

F&M Hideway Inc., 199 Servistar Industrial Way, Westfield, MA 01085. Frank DeMarinis, same. Food and beverage sales and service.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alabanza Latina Worship Center Inc., 1111 Westfield St., Apt. B2, West Springfield, MA 01089. Elia Figueroa, same. Biblical Christian church with a school of the Bible department and missionary literature, educational, and all other departments it may deem useful to propagate and practice the gospel and for its service to the community.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of November 2024.

AMHERST

Advance Psychotherapy Practice, P.C.
48 North Pleasant St.
Michael Chunyk

Alma Care Services
10 Gatehouse Road, Suite 214
Zacharie Agnero

Juan Carlos Rivadeneira Argudo
177 North Pleasant St., Apt. 5
Juan Rivadeneira Argudo

Massage w/ Talya
16 Salem Place
Talya Solomon

Read Romance Clothing and Gifts
677 Station Road
Grover Wehman-Brown, Merliner Wehman-Brown

Strategic Foundations LLC
677 Station Road
Grover Wehman-Brown, Merliner Wehman-Brown

Tender Guy Apparel
677 Station Road
Grover Wehman-Brown, Merliner Wehman-Brown

HADLEY

Anytime Fitness
458 Russell St.
Pals Fitness LLC

Cinemark #321
367 Russell St.
Cinemark USA Inc.

Hartsbrook School
193 Bay Road
PV Waldorf School Inc.

Maple Farms Inc.
10 South Maple St.
Ahmet Gunasti, Nebi Gunasti

HOLYOKE

Claire’s #3401
50 Holyoke St.
Claire’s Boutique Inc.

First Choice Academy
187A High St.
Marc Beaulie

Hoey Interior Designs
146 Morgan St.
Elizabeth Hoey

MD Beauty Salon
74 Cabot St.
Maria Ferrer

Morally Corrupt
98 Lower Westfield Road
Khalif Glenn

Owens Electric
24 Claremont Ave.
Louie Owens Sr.

Sye Daycare
93 Hitchcock St.
Seline Solis Suero, Elery Vasquez

Tony’s Grocery Store
801 High St.
Felix Almonte

Trusted Trading
316 Homestead Ave.
Sam Schroeter

Underground Fashion
364 High St.
Luis Diaz

SOUTH HADLEY

New Frontiers Design
132 Mosier St.
Christopher Dearborn

WESTFIELD

Circle Tackle
14 Clifton St.
Nathan Dudek

Elm Art and Antiques
30 Elm St.
John Hanley

Honey Hair & Beauty Weddings
345 Little River Road
Amber Wood

LBI Truck & Bus Repair
14 Delmont Ave.
David Lecrenski, Dana Lecrenski

The Picklr
415 East Main St., A1
Westfield Pickler LLC, Dennis Sosa

Sentry Auto Body
295 Elm St.
Robert Olko

United Transmissions
247 Elm St.
Christopher Provencher

Westfield Community Education
4 School St.
Domus Inc.

Westfield Investment Services
141 Elm St.
Westfield Bank

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Acevedo, Elsie Maria
16 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/28/2024

Balben, William George
37 Bacon St., Apt. 2
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2024

Bocwinski, Myron
78 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/17/2024

Burchard, Gary A.
Burchard, Claudine M.
128 Oak Hill Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/22/2024

Cimini, Marsha A.
17 Lincoln St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/29/2024

Colon-Ramos, Krishelle Emmalee
22 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/28/2024

Couture, Eric R.
128 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/30/2024

Cruz, Tiana L.
124 Stearns Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/29/2024

Cutler, Martin Andrew
Cutler, Mona Lisa
98 Bigelow Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/31/2024

Dennis, Shailee Anne
244 Redlands
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/18/2024

Enman, Helen Marie
P.O. Box 4
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/17/2024

Felletter, Christopher W.
Felletter, Sheila L.
63 Rzasa Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/31/2024

Garcia, Ashlie Marie
15 Cottage St., Apt 219
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2024

Goyette, Debora Ann
16 Baystate Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/28/2024

High Purity Extractions, LLC
PO Box 1300
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2024

Lacamera, Johanna A.
a/k/a Holmes, Johanna A.
93 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/25/2024

LaGue, Karen A.
71 State St., Apt. 225
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2024

Nunez, Rafael F.
43 Spring St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/22/2024

Passera, Marc S.
158 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2024

Pena, Diana J.
45 River St., Apt. 3
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/21/2024

Picardi, Patricia Ann
25 Helen Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/21/2024

Plant, Jeffrey Dale
311 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/23/2024

Przechocki, Keith E.
26 Nipmuck St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/21/2024

Raschilla, Michael J.
Raschilla, Susan C.
3 Townview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/21/2024

Rekart, Amy L.
31 Sutton Place, Apt. 2
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/24/2024

Rivera, Matthew
12 Standish St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/17/2024

Santiago-Rivera, Nestor E.
a/k/a Santiago, Nestor E.
46 Thames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/17/2024

Szaban, Scott David
18 Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2024

Toti, Mark T.
166 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/23/2024

Wilson, Mary Jean
269 Stoney Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/29/2024

 

Real Estate Transactions

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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

BERNARDSTON

298 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Dianne Novotny
Seller: Maynard C. Bartlett
Date: 10/29/24

184 West Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $635,000
Buyer: Patricia T. Robb
Seller: Molly Texeira
Date: 10/30/24

BUCKLAND

31 Charlemont Road
Buckland, MA 01339
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dean Lima
Seller: Scalise, Joseph Paul, (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

CHARLEMONT

7 Bassett Road
Charlemont, MA 01346
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Douglas S. Mason
Seller: James A. Booth
Date: 10/24/24

133 Warfield Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $5,250,000
Buyer: Hinata Retreat Realty LLC
Seller: 133 Warfield Realty LLC
Date: 10/29/24

COLRAIN

268 East Colrain Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: John T. Ollari
Seller: Michael J. Beausoleil
Date: 10/30/24

DEERFIELD

61 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Camille C. Jones
Seller: Kelli M. Eriksen
Date: 11/01/24

30 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Mina Tandun
Seller: Dennis Purdy
Date: 10/31/24

24 Meadow Wood Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Daniel Walter
Seller: Julia G. Hartnell
Date: 11/01/24

795 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Anthony Grippo
Seller: Nathan J. Gilbert
Date: 10/31/24

ERVING

11 Pratt St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Cuff
Seller: Paula J. Ryan
Date: 10/24/24

GILL

19 Hill Dr.
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Todd Goguen
Seller: Egan IRT
Date: 11/06/24

Pisgah Mountain Road
Gill, MA 01376
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Lyme Quabbin LLC
Seller: WD Cowls Inc.
Date: 10/31/24

GREENFIELD

31 Champney Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Christopher Scherm
Seller: Huiping Chen
Date: 11/06/24

122 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jules Purnell
Seller: Norma A. Giliker
Date: 10/28/24

15 Chestnut Hill
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Wilson
Seller: Roberts Int.
Date: 10/28/24

371 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Peter R. Krejmas
Seller: John G. Caloon
Date: 10/31/24

54 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Queen Of The Night LLC
Seller: Judith E. Fritz
Date: 11/01/24

130 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Mark Zaccheo
Seller: 130 Highland Avenue RT
Date: 10/29/24

324 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $808,000
Buyer: First Generation Investors Group
Seller: SMR Greenfield TR
Date: 11/01/24

76 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: First Generation Investors Group
Seller: 80 School St. LLC
Date: 11/05/24

103 Vernon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $288,500
Buyer: Jennifer Kellogg
Seller: Michele D. Browning
Date: 10/30/24

LEVERETT

9 Drummer Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $820,916
Buyer: Craig Griffith
Seller: Diane P. Flaherty
Date: 11/06/24

82 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Aida Markiw
Seller: Poret, Mary Jo K., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/24

MONTAGUE

108 3rd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Della Ripa Real Estate LLC
Seller: Alycar Investments LLC
Date: 10/30/24

26 Gunn Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Goldsmith Rentals LLC
Seller: Katja Hahn Derrico RET
Date: 10/31/24

70 High St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Bree Wisniewski
Seller: Lighthouse West TLLC
Date: 11/06/24

19 Hillside Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Sarah M. Harris
Seller: Kathleen A. Zimmerman
Date: 11/08/24

184 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Andrew E. Wolkoff
Seller: Paula Murphy
Date: 10/31/24

14 North St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Alison D. Tracy
Seller: Linda A. McComb
Date: 10/24/24

NORTHFIELD

65-A Commonwealth Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Michelle Guy
Seller: Michael P. Obrien
Date: 10/24/24

ORANGE

34 Boyden Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: J. K. Connaughton
Seller: Leanne M. Clark
Date: 10/29/24

146 Butterworth Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brian T. Claffey
Seller: Joshua A. Pincus
Date: 10/31/24

10 Eddy St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Aaron R. Desreuisseau
Seller: Gary B. Willard
Date: 11/04/24

30 Stone Valley Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $171,600
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Brian J. Aldrich
Date: 11/04/24

SHELBURNE

90 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Daniel Post
Seller: Joan B. Greenfield
Date: 11/08/24

SHUTESBURY

29 Ladyslipper Lane
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Carl E. Lounder
Seller: Standwich Mortgage
Date: 11/08/24

184-186 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Edmund T. Hodgen
Seller: Francis E. Farrington
Date: 11/06/24

564 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01002
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Orrell, Donald W., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/24

SUNDERLAND

227 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Gia K. Nguyen
Seller: Kimberly A. Scott
Date: 10/31/24

WARWICK

299 Flower Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Durfee
Seller: Gerard V. Levasseur
Date: 10/29/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

7 Beech Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $331,500
Buyer: Frank V. Scala
Seller: John M. Choiniere
Date: 10/28/24

135 Brien St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Turner
Seller: Atr Realty LLC
Date: 10/30/24

811 Castle Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Rebecca J. Rivenburgh
Seller: Anthony M. Kashmanian
Date: 10/25/24

30 Depalma St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ruby Rose Property Investments LLC
Seller: Barbara Lantz
Date: 11/08/24

11 Joseph St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Callum B. Hastings
Seller: JP Joseph RT
Date: 11/08/24

1270 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kenneth Florence
Seller: Magagnoli, Francis P., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/24

182 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Tyler Devoe
Seller: Bridget Donovan
Date: 11/05/24

26 Morningside Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Anthony Leitao
Seller: David L. Sirois
Date: 11/01/24

23 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Queilyn M. Velazquez
Seller: Ernest R. Serra
Date: 11/04/24

79 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $331,500
Buyer: Patrick Sullivan
Seller: Pamela Jendrysik
Date: 10/24/24

912 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Bethany H. McElligott
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 10/25/24

43 Perry Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Steven S. Powers
Seller: Philip H. Kimball
Date: 10/31/24

13 Pierce St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Culhane
Seller: Laura N. Stevens
Date: 10/25/24

28 Pleasant Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Kenneth Pannone
Seller: Christina L. Gezotis
Date: 10/25/24

14 Prospect St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Christopher Klocker
Seller: Gina Tranghese
Date: 10/25/24

208 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Yildiz Ucar
Seller: Ashley B. Magin
Date: 11/01/24

155 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $447,500
Buyer: Vladimir Shevchuk
Seller: Aleksandr Karpolyuk
Date: 11/01/24

139 Thalia Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Maxwell O’Connell
Seller: Diane Kasperzak
Date: 10/30/24

27 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Meghan Goshea
Seller: Vincent Guardione
Date: 11/08/24

BRIMFIELD

145 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Michael Partlow
Seller: Springfield Boys & Girls Club
Date: 10/24/24

47 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Paul D. Bourque
Seller: Chestnut Hill Homes LLC
Date: 11/01/24

CHICOPEE

107 7th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Marybeth Lajoie
Seller: Timothy D. Roberts
Date: 10/30/24

46 Armanella St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Flipping Best LLC
Seller: Sherry A. Howell
Date: 11/05/24

48 Baltic Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ashley Bonilla
Seller: Jenisa F. Fast
Date: 11/04/24

139 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Olga M. Ayala
Seller: Keys Upgrade LLC
Date: 11/01/24

112 Beesley Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Peter T. Denoncourt
Seller: Rivest, David A., (Estate)
Date: 11/05/24

97 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Pablo F. Hernandez
Seller: Carl Robinson
Date: 11/05/24

472 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Pablo R. Sousa
Seller: Deborah Farrar
Date: 11/07/24

220 Casey Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Ryan D. Penna
Seller: Madeleine J. Riel
Date: 11/08/24

85 Charles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: M. & G. Renovations LLC
Seller: Richton & Wynne LLC
Date: 11/06/24

Chicopee River Bus Park
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,100,000
Buyer: Robbins Road Property LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/24

238 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Shavena Martin
Seller: Richard P. Kida
Date: 11/01/24

436 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Murabia Landlords LLC
Seller: Wilusz RT
Date: 10/29/24

1 Daviau Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $393,900
Buyer: Jean Israel
Seller: Donnalee M. Fields
Date: 11/07/24

39 Fanjoy Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stanislaw Borek
Seller: Joseph A. Golen
Date: 11/05/24

28 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Shannon O’Neil
Seller: Christian Thompson
Date: 10/31/24

104 Gill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Elvin J. Oliveras
Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Date: 10/29/24

587 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Julie Gardner
Seller: Carlos E. Aviles-Gonzalez
Date: 10/28/24

755 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Edwan Alzuhairi
Seller: Charles E. Samson
Date: 11/07/24

166 Hendrick St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Curshelle Floyd
Seller: Guillermo De Los Santos
Date: 10/29/24

43 Hilton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Danielle Cannatelli
Seller: Mauer, Winifred E., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/24

16 Jacob St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Samet Ozturk
Seller: Nikolay N. Sevostyanov
Date: 10/25/24

608 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nicholas Garcia
Seller: Sophia C. Finn
Date: 10/31/24

30 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Devine
Seller: Arthur J. Bonsant
Date: 11/08/24

99 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Onyx Investments LLC
Seller: Sara L. Takacs
Date: 11/06/24

133 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Raymond Turbides
Seller: Scott W. Litz
Date: 10/29/24

123 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Maria B. Pichazaca-Alvarez
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 11/01/24

254 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Romney Biddulph
Seller: Joanne T. Houghtalin
Date: 11/08/24

61 Montello Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Patrick W. Marchinkowski
Seller: Yocasta Lara
Date: 11/01/24

26 Munger Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Claudia E. Amedzro
Seller: Victor R. Narvaez
Date: 10/25/24

474 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Legacy Edger
Seller: Asher, Robert R., (Estate)
Date: 11/05/24

755 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01075
Amount: $1,133,000
Buyer: Snacky Ventures LLC
Seller: 755 New Ludlow Road LLC
Date: 11/06/24

136 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: William W. Prendergast
Seller: Edward G. Masse
Date: 10/25/24

92 Rivers Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Carlos A. Chacon
Seller: Tri-City Management Inc.
Date: 11/04/24

Robbins Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Koi 2 Koi Associates LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/24

Stockbridge St., Lot 15
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Wieslaw Bielech
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 10/30/24

28 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: You & Me Investment LLC
Seller: Matthew J. Bieda
Date: 10/30/24

8 Washington St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Steven Hayes
Seller: Aramis C. Lozada
Date: 11/01/24

37 White St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Condino
Seller: Daniel M. Laduke
Date: 11/08/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

5 Amalfi Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Jennifer N. Rossi
Seller: Paul Heath
Date: 11/05/24

100 Bent Tree Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Elizabeth O’Neil TR
Seller: David Casali
Date: 10/30/24

8 Clover Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $820,800
Buyer: Double R. Enterprises LLC
Seller: D. R. Chestnut LLC
Date: 11/08/24

Farmer Circle, Lot 14
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Ace Asphalt Maintenance
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 11/07/24

16 Hamlet St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Andrew Huta
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 11/04/24

74 Harwich Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Rosa Montefusco
Seller: Frank Colaccino
Date: 11/08/24

81 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $386,900
Buyer: James B. Craig
Seller: Albert R. Verdile
Date: 10/30/24

85 Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Keough
Seller: Michael R. Murray
Date: 10/24/24

299 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Kyle Sullivan
Seller: James A. Fiorentino
Date: 11/07/24

322 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Marc A. Frisino
Seller: Dominic J. Nardi
Date: 11/06/24

217 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $517,500
Buyer: Richard P. Baca
Seller: Jennifer N. Rossi
Date: 11/05/24

18 South Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Alexandra P. Nataloni
Seller: Wise RT
Date: 10/30/24

45 Windsor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $661,000
Buyer: Yuefeng Luo
Seller: David Bashein
Date: 10/30/24

HAMPDEN

310 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mel K. Kwatowski
Seller: Albert F. Jones
Date: 10/29/24

521-525 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Edlin M. Diaz-Martinez
Seller: Norman Charest
Date: 10/31/24

11 Old Coach Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Christopher Kennedy
Seller: Annabel Gubelman
Date: 11/05/24

47 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Aura Lux LLC
Seller: Newrez LLC
Date: 10/29/24

47 Woodland Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $236,678
Buyer: Newrez LLC
Seller: Timothy Cairney
Date: 10/29/24

HOLLAND

23 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hillary Dahl
Seller: Michael J. Swanson
Date: 10/29/24

8 Hamilton Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Seth Cornell
Seller: Jason Monteiro
Date: 10/25/24

208 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Kennedy
Seller: Kennedy, Susan M., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/24

35 North Wales Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Chandle D. Scanlon
Seller: Mark A. Germain
Date: 11/06/24

HOLYOKE

365 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $3,196,000
Buyer: Rutland Apartments LLC
Seller: Windsor Realty LLC
Date: 10/25/24

92 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: David T. Santana
Seller: Carrel Properties Mass. LLC
Date: 10/25/24

173-177 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $3,196,000
Buyer: Rutland Apartments LLC
Seller: Windsor Realty LLC
Date: 10/25/24

145-149 Essex St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,040,000
Buyer: Essex Apartments LLC
Seller: Windsor Realty LLC
Date: 10/28/24

38 George St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Charette
Seller: Jeffrey J. Judge
Date: 11/08/24

544 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Hernandez
Seller: Edward W. Minkley RET
Date: 11/01/24

12-14 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Wilny A. Ojeda-Santos
Seller: Irene Deperry
Date: 11/07/24

148-154 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $625,546
Buyer: Aad LLC
Seller: Aad LLC
Date: 10/29/24

355 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Nicole B. Plummer
Seller: Konsewicz, Robert H., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/24

12 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Cheryl A. Relihan
Seller: Elisabeth L. Lagace
Date: 10/30/24

295 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Jamie M. Pagana
Seller: Rosemary A. Barrett
Date: 11/04/24

60 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: James J. Kelley
Seller: Mark A. Beauregard
Date: 10/31/24

15 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Vivian Lopez
Date: 10/25/24

40 Lower Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Cassandra L. Cutler
Seller: Erica F. Kulas
Date: 11/08/24

109 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: 109 Lyman St. LLC
Seller: Enamel Properties LLC
Date: 10/24/24

228-236 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Sprout Nest LLC
Seller: Shree Ramkrishna LLC
Date: 11/01/24

358-362 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Leida Cartagena
Seller: Benjamin Cartagena
Date: 11/08/24

1823 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Erasmo D. David
Seller: Edward J. Stapleton
Date: 10/31/24

74 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Kelia R. Melendez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/25/24

98 Pinehurst Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Mombourquette
Seller: Ella Sussman
Date: 10/24/24

24 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Mulveyhill
Seller: Dominick M. Ciuffreda
Date: 10/29/24

153 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Claribel Andujar
Seller: Bevan Brunelle
Date: 10/25/24

47 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Santiago F. Jaraba-Chacon
Seller: Nicolette L. Estrella
Date: 10/24/24

212 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $2,040,000
Buyer: Essex Apartments LLC
Seller: Windsor Realty LLC
Date: 10/28/24

222 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Phantom Holdings LLC
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 10/30/24

19 Western View Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Michael E. Willers
Seller: Francis M. Ahern
Date: 10/25/24

4 Whiting Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Halifax Capital LLC
Seller: Marisol Rivera
Date: 11/06/24

LONGMEADOW

130 Arlington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Anthony Kashmanian
Seller: William J. Clayton
Date: 10/25/24

67 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Billie J. Borden
Seller: Tim J. Wright
Date: 10/25/24

11 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Neda Dulaimy
Seller: Kelly, Daniel M., (Estate)
Date: 10/25/24

89 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $632,000
Buyer: Nicholas Wentworth
Seller: Donald L. Barsalou
Date: 10/25/24

112 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Jared A. Kaminski
Seller: Anthony G. Dallessandro
Date: 10/31/24

150 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ckj Realty LLC
Seller: Lapierre, Lynn A., (Estate)
Date: 11/07/24

57 Clairmont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Christian Thompson
Seller: James Erinna
Date: 10/31/24

196 Concord Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $699,000
Buyer: Jonathan Baston
Seller: Dsouza & Fernandes RT
Date: 11/07/24

125 Emerson Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Brendan A. Cordeiro
Seller: John D. Ouellette
Date: 10/29/24

197 Farmington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $795,000
Buyer: Deirdre Rocklein
Seller: Timothy G. McKenna
Date: 11/04/24

149 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $387,500
Buyer: Cheryl Dellecese
Seller: Radixon LLC
Date: 10/25/24

157 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Tara C. Dunne
Seller: Bruce Hochberg RET
Date: 10/30/24

900 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Peter B. Hogan
Seller: Donald R. Frigon
Date: 11/07/24

591 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $723,000
Buyer: Helen E. Santaniello
Seller: Khadiga Ahmed
Date: 10/31/24

55 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alexandro Laftsidis
Seller: Maloney, Eileen M., (Estate)
Date: 10/24/24

45 Viscount Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $507,000
Buyer: William B. Sandore
Seller: Thomas Gartman
Date: 10/31/24

LUDLOW

173 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Almeida
Seller: Mare-Lene Properties NT
Date: 10/25/24

1541 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Breeana J. Boutwell
Seller: Vrajeshkumar Patel
Date: 10/25/24

Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Tami L. Keirsey
Seller: Joaquim E. Dos Santos
Date: 10/30/24

361 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Tami L. Keirsey
Seller: Joaquim E. Dos Santos
Date: 10/30/24

75 James St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Zackary R. Auclair
Seller: Lori A. Goulet
Date: 11/06/24

53 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Cong Ni
Seller: Thomas Saloio
Date: 11/04/24

19 Laurel Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $393,000
Buyer: Robert R. Histen
Seller: Elaine H. Golden TR
Date: 11/01/24

21 McLean Pkwy.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Prior
Seller: Danielle M. Hayes
Date: 10/25/24

4 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael L. Roberts
Seller: Cletus Kus
Date: 11/08/24

89 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Jeannine Barry
Seller: Jacquelyn M. Siddle
Date: 11/07/24

361 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $251,100
Buyer: Dinesh Patel
Seller: Ludlow Housing Authority
Date: 10/31/24

303 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Benjamin P. Desimone
Seller: Jarred R. Belisle
Date: 10/29/24

675 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Tyler L. Alves
Seller: Avet RT
Date: 10/25/24

MONSON

108 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: James A. Farley
Seller: Kevin P. Quirk
Date: 10/25/24

47 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Emilee Auclair
Seller: Ralston FT
Date: 10/25/24

269 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: 269 Hovey Road LLC
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 10/31/24

85 Maxwell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Kyle Oliveira
Seller: Alice M. Mazzaferro
Date: 10/31/24

57 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: David Morin
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/25/24

13 Stewart Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Calvin J. Eckerle
Seller: Donald J. Rhodes
Date: 10/31/24

243 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Robert Smigiel
Seller: Mark Wegryn
Date: 11/06/24

PALMER

33 Arnold St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Karin Cowles
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 11/07/24

2099 Calkins Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Jesse Bejarano
Seller: John J. Mercier
Date: 10/31/24

158 Chudy St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: John Mercier
Seller: Gino P. Castoldi
Date: 11/01/24

1021 Church St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jaycob Savicki
Seller: Thomas L. Brown
Date: 11/04/24

2 Desimone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Wayne Bynoe
Seller: Elaine R. Leborgne
Date: 10/28/24

4192 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: William V. Martinez
Seller: Brianna Stanley
Date: 10/31/24

3149-3151 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ashley Wilson
Seller: Roger A. Parker
Date: 10/30/24

61 Mount Dumplin Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: David F. Acosta
Seller: Jeanie M. Cauley
Date: 10/30/24

3021 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01009
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Resilient Investments LLC
Seller: William P. Carter
Date: 10/30/24

4011 School St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Angela Boss
Seller: Dawn J. Kwasnik
Date: 10/29/24

3006 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $371,000
Buyer: Joshua K. Gaulin
Seller: Leonard J. Brennan
Date: 10/25/24

14 West Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Carlos E. Aviles
Seller: Adrian Syrowik
Date: 10/28/24

RUSSELL

20 Park St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael J. Blasco
Seller: Jesse McComas
Date: 10/29/24

27 Park Circle
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Karl H. Jackson
Seller: Nathan J. Leveille
Date: 11/08/24

100 Timberidge Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Cris Maldonado
Seller: Daniel F. Jonah
Date: 10/25/24

SPRINGFIELD

74 Adams St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: K. M. Duarte-Carrascoza
Seller: Raffaele Russo
Date: 11/04/24

92 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shane L. Dit-Milette
Seller: Katherine P. Keough
Date: 11/06/24

265 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Juan J. Antigua
Seller: Raymond Hervieux
Date: 10/30/24

76 Athol St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Rema Thompson-Brown
Seller: Appleton Grove LLC
Date: 10/31/24

124 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Jacob N. Torres
Seller: Richard F. Newman
Date: 10/24/24

20-24 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Myhozotys Balbuena
Seller: Blaise Ngandjui
Date: 10/31/24

44 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Alice Baiyee
Seller: Kijuana Middlebrooks
Date: 10/31/24

64 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC
Seller: City Enterprise Inc.
Date: 11/05/24

54 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Edward J. Cyr
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 11/01/24

20 Bircham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Amber M. Metts
Seller: Jeffrey M. O’Connor
Date: 10/25/24

45-47 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Nishant Mathur
Seller: Sheena H. Watkins
Date: 10/30/24

86 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Stephanie Hayden
Seller: James Ezell
Date: 11/08/24

254-262 Bridge St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Hammond Bus Center LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Springfield
Date: 10/31/24

153 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Almonte Real Estate Inc.
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 10/25/24

33 Brooks St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Sandy Preval
Seller: Palpum Raw LLC
Date: 10/28/24

25-27 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Heriberto Cruz
Seller: Dealexcell LLC
Date: 11/06/24

56-58 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Christopher T. Cruz
Seller: Jvcdnd LLC
Date: 11/08/24

107 Carr St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Mark Barcomb
Seller: Marion V. Lesperance
Date: 10/30/24

Chicopee River Bus Park
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,100,000
Buyer: Robbins Road Property LLC
Seller: Westmass Area Development Corp.
Date: 10/30/24

110 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Cleotha Robertson
Seller: Edmond P. Lonergan
Date: 10/31/24

12 Conklin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Lumturi RT
Seller: Del Valle Sr., Juan, (Estate)
Date: 11/05/24

18 Coomes St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Green Piranhas LLC
Seller: Rbt Enterprise LLC
Date: 10/25/24

24 Coomes St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Green Piranhas LLC
Seller: Rbt Enterprise LLC
Date: 10/25/24

14 Crane St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Aimable Niyonshuti
Seller: Gladysh Capital LLC
Date: 11/08/24

92 Crystal Brook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $647,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Speck
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 11/08/24

97 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Bear Stearns Asset Backed
Date: 10/31/24

29 Davis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jose M. Lopez
Seller: Sandra A. Rowley
Date: 10/31/24

Decatur St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Javeline Parra
Seller: Mary T. Popko
Date: 10/31/24

11-13 Dineen St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Yanhua Cao
Seller: Garvey FT
Date: 10/25/24

1614 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Felicha Erazo
Seller: Copenger LLC
Date: 10/29/24

89 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Malia Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Lucretia A. Wright
Date: 11/01/24

95 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Martinez
Seller: Yesenia Valentin
Date: 10/29/24

18 Elaine Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Umulhaire Mayaki
Seller: Adela Colon
Date: 11/06/24

82 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Wanda V. Lopez
Seller: Joseph Omalley
Date: 10/31/24

86 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sybel Gonzalez
Seller: Marta Rivera
Date: 11/05/24

11 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Gary Zheng
Seller: Miguel A. Aviles
Date: 11/08/24

17 Forest St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Gary Bestman
Seller: Jose G. Ayala
Date: 10/31/24

143 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Betzaida Collazo
Seller: Sean Curran
Date: 11/08/24

7 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Kayla Mejia
Seller: Peter J. Sawyer
Date: 10/30/24

40 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyer TR
Seller: Victoria J. Miller RET
Date: 10/25/24

33 Gridiron St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Sachdev Real Estate Development Inc.
Seller: New England Farm Workers
Date: 10/30/24

173-177 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ortins Capital Partners Group LLC
Seller: Property Advantage Inc.
Date: 10/29/24

64 Harmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Colin McDiarmid
Seller: Paul Hebert
Date: 10/25/24

58-60 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: New Life LLC
Seller: Katharine Hickson
Date: 10/29/24

3 Intervale Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Cheri Burton
Seller: Jamison O. Atkins
Date: 10/31/24

82 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Anthony Santiago
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 11/08/24

110 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jesus D. Santos-Diaz
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/24

101 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Steven Davis
Seller: Mikey Diaz
Date: 11/01/24

73 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jean Pantoja
Seller: Jason Bolanos
Date: 11/04/24

83 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Sinclair Allen
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 10/28/24

21 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $321,000
Buyer: Steven Reyes
Seller: Extremely Clean 2 LLC
Date: 11/04/24

43 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Samuel C. Cloutier
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 10/29/24

4 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Cristal J. Bermudez
Seller: Atab LLC
Date: 10/31/24

15 Lawton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Yaritza M. Martinez-Rosado
Seller: Hassan Saleh
Date: 10/31/24

710 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Hutton Springfield Mass. St. LLC
Seller: Tinkham Glen Realty LLC
Date: 11/07/24

25 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Sony Joseph
Seller: Crenshaw, Joy Dolores, (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

1676-1708 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Sachdev Real Estate Development Inc.
Seller: New England Farm Workers
Date: 10/30/24

2705 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,900,000
Buyer: 2705 Main Realty LLC
Seller: 2705 Main Street LLC
Date: 10/31/24

22-24 Mansfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Abeba S. Attles
Seller: Uprawls Realty LLC
Date: 10/29/24

63 Margerie St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Wanina Justiniano
Seller: Post Investment LLC
Date: 11/05/24

17 Mark St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nyasia Garcia
Seller: Miguel A. Jimenez
Date: 11/01/24

96 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Karol M. Lopez
Seller: Residential Credit Opportunities
Date: 11/06/24

18-20 Medford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Wilmer A. Berduo
Seller: Daniel Defoe
Date: 11/08/24

70-72 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Yanelva H. Nepomuseno
Seller: Pfgc LLC
Date: 11/08/24

281 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Ryan MacFarland
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 11/08/24

95-97 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Oscar Naula
Seller: Aga Brothers LLC
Date: 10/31/24

217-219 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $461,336
Buyer: Sadrack Casimir
Seller: Sulla M. Silva
Date: 11/05/24

27 Ormond St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,200
Buyer: Posiadlosc LLC
Seller: Steven E. Zeimbekakis
Date: 10/31/24

1375 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Garcia Bennett
Seller: Genevieve Construction Development Group
Date: 11/01/24

191 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nola Property Management LLC
Seller: Henshaw, Judith Ann, (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

1070 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Ranson
Seller: Anthony Sanabria
Date: 11/01/24

75 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Megan J. Johnson
Seller: Keefe, John C., (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

65 Puritan Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: Luis M. Alviles
Seller: Jorge Santiago
Date: 11/06/24

129-135 Putnam Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Haping Chen
Seller: Fernando J. Dossantos
Date: 10/31/24

5 Putting Green Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Sheila Holland
Seller: 5 Putting Green Circle IRT
Date: 10/30/24

19 Redden St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: David A. Goncalves
Seller: Matthew J. Lewis
Date: 11/07/24

20 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dindo S. Delloson
Seller: Roberto Pabon
Date: 11/01/24

1853 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Isabella Far
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 11/05/24

47 Rush St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Gianna Rodriguez
Seller: Michael Gatanio
Date: 11/01/24

103 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Scott Davis
Seller: Equity Trust Co.
Date: 11/08/24

131 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Adela Colon
Seller: Edwan Alzuhairi
Date: 11/06/24

1313 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Mehrdad Khabir
Seller: Peter B. Hogan
Date: 11/07/24

65 South Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Franklyn Filpo
Seller: Ronald C. Swider
Date: 10/31/24

60 Skyridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $239,239
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: Donald L. Guiel
Date: 10/24/24

685 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $1,410,000
Buyer: Lima & Co. LLC
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 10/28/24

45-47 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Angel Torres
Seller: Osbert A. Stewart
Date: 11/05/24

135 Tamarack Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Pennington
Seller: Jazzil L. Melendez
Date: 11/04/24

14 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Yesenia Almonte
Seller: Ashley J. Parent
Date: 10/29/24

107 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Rbt Enterprise LLC
Seller: Yolimar Torres
Date: 11/08/24

44 Thyme Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Serra
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 10/31/24

408 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Kendra R. Couceiro
Seller: Dreampath Homebuyers LLC
Date: 10/31/24

600 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Chenevert Properties LLC
Seller: Irt Good TR
Date: 11/04/24

87 Villa Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Fernando Rosa
Date: 11/07/24

40 Warriner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,395,000
Buyer: Marlyam Real Estate LLC
Seller: 40 Warriner Avenue LLC
Date: 11/06/24

144 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Thu T. Pham
Seller: Van Thai
Date: 10/25/24

107-109 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Laurence Davis
Seller: 107-109 Wellington St. RT
Date: 10/28/24

125-127 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lillian Colman
Seller: Alan W. Bardsley
Date: 10/31/24

79 Westbanks Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Matthew D. Cieboter
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 11/04/24

189 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Phillip Myrie
Seller: Fresnel Anglade
Date: 11/01/24

34-36 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Cesarina P. Meran
Seller: Sh Properties LLC
Date: 10/24/24

545-547 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rodney Rodriguez
Seller: Anil Soto
Date: 11/08/24

1440 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Brian J. Kelly
Seller: Christina M. Rosado
Date: 11/06/24

35-37 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Leon H. Jenkins
Seller: Muhammad Abbasi
Date: 11/08/24

SOUTHWICK

11 2nd St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: Russell C. Wakelin
Seller: Samsell Children TR
Date: 11/01/24

58 George Loomis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Sandra S. Ciarci
Seller: Allyson Barbeito
Date: 11/04/24

WALES

128 Mount Hitchcock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Andrew Ross
Seller: Rodney S. Smith
Date: 10/30/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1066 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Paul A. Santos
Seller: Ann M. Fortin
Date: 10/31/24

138 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Ariana Becker
Seller: Christopher J. Kennedy
Date: 11/05/24

160 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: West Side Property LLC
Seller: Dawn E. Nooney
Date: 11/01/24

131 Belknap Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Carly E. Pashko
Seller: Tatyana Sevostyanov
Date: 10/25/24

123 Bretton Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Robert Link
Seller: Merritt, Donna, (Estate)
Date: 10/24/24

20 Gregory Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Allen T. Wright
Date: 11/05/24

42 Gregory Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: West Co. Investments LLC
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 10/30/24

18 Lotus Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Kristin Orsucci
Seller: Ginman, Ronald E., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/24

40 Merrick St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ilova Zhalovska
Seller: Valentina Gavel
Date: 10/31/24

22 Primrose St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Frances M. Circosta
Date: 11/04/24

203 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jayme E. Morin
Seller: Wolcott Properties LLC
Date: 11/06/24

197 Woodbrook Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Valentina Gavel
Seller: Anthony J. Valentino
Date: 10/31/24

WESTFIELD

69 Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Noraima Nunez-Morales
Seller: Eric L. Primack
Date: 11/01/24

39 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $660,000
Buyer: Abriele A. Guaren
Seller: Javad Darouian
Date: 10/24/24

14 Casimir St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Karly M. Grimaldi
Seller: Sb&j LLC
Date: 10/25/24

11 Clinton Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Hunter Leveille
Seller: Fitzgerald Home Solutions LLC
Date: 10/31/24

16 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Vincent J. Johnston
Seller: Done Right Homes LLC
Date: 10/30/24

23 Deveno Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Brian W. Kulas
Seller: Kenneth G. Diegel
Date: 11/08/24

22 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Kaitlin Esposito
Seller: Lindberg, Phyllis S., (Estate)
Date: 10/25/24

55 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Stephanie Bitzas
Seller: Anthony V. Ascolillo
Date: 10/24/24

227 Old County Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Ruben Sanca
Seller: Kyle Callender
Date: 10/24/24

76 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Erik Fickett
Seller: Hannah S. Powers
Date: 10/25/24

138 Ridgecrest Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Bridget Donovan
Seller: Americo C. Dilorenzo
Date: 11/05/24

690 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,300,000
Buyer: Riverdale Equities LLC
Seller: Briarwood Five LLC
Date: 10/25/24

21 Sabrina Brooke Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Dominick M. Ciuffreda
Seller: George H. Jacques
Date: 10/29/24

1309 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: 194 Holdings LLC
Seller: Donald W. Christiansen
Date: 10/25/24

251 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Matthew Murphy
Seller: Dugan, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/24

80 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Michael P. Mailhott
Seller: Patrick M. Crowley
Date: 10/25/24

1 Webster Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Taylor L. Saimeri
Seller: Scott A. Degray
Date: 11/08/24

134 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Christian Roche
Seller: Z. & M. Investments LLC
Date: 11/04/24

14 Woronoco Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: AK Remodeling Inc.
Seller: Jasmine R. Montanaro
Date: 11/01/24

WILBRAHAM

5 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,180,000
Buyer: Feifei Li
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 11/07/24

21 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Eric Cunha
Seller: Nancy J. Drury
Date: 10/31/24

19 Dudley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Unlimited Construction Services Inc.
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 11/04/24

11 Echo Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Steven Otto
Seller: Miguel Goncalves
Date: 11/05/24

645 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Alex Bloom
Seller: Evergreen Design Build Inc.
Date: 11/04/24

41 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: James R. Slaney
Seller: Benjamin Pieciak
Date: 10/29/24

88 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Mullen & Associates LLC
Seller: Jessica C. La Riviere
Date: 10/25/24

25 Pineywood Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mco Construction LLC
Seller: Pamela L. Krusiewicz
Date: 10/31/24

4 Pond Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ronald Rauscher
Seller: Bruce W. Cooley RET
Date: 10/28/24

6 Porter Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Jared M. Falconer
Seller: Gregory Falcone
Date: 10/30/24

6 Stonegate Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Cornelius W. Phillips
Seller: David N. Ostrom
Date: 10/29/24

299 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kaben RT
Seller: J. L. Ross
Date: 10/31/24

4 Sunnyside Ter.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Vear
Seller: Thanh T. Lam
Date: 11/07/24

30 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $830,000
Buyer: Christine Waible
Seller: Jeffrey W. Henderson
Date: 10/25/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

4 Dwight Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Alfred Nutile
Seller: Richard Iacovelli RET
Date: 11/08/24

145 Eames Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $356,500
Buyer: Ushokoledi RT
Seller: Rudy Toledo
Date: 11/01/24

5 Evergreen Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Daniel Smith
Seller: Levin, Donna J., (Estate)
Date: 11/06/24

Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,039,500
Buyer: Lyme Quabbin LLC
Seller: W. D. Cowls Inc.
Date: 10/31/24

65 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: 65 High St. Rentals LLC
Seller: Muhammad S. Sheikh
Date: 10/24/24

Kingman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 949 Jssvsl LLC
Seller: Michael V. Grybko
Date: 10/30/24

318 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Tanya Campbell
Seller: Priscilla A. White
Date: 11/06/24

Overlook Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,039,500
Buyer: Lyme Quabbin LLC
Seller: W. D. Cowls Inc.
Date: 10/31/24

949 Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: 949 Jssvsl LLC
Seller: Michael V. Grybko
Date: 10/30/24

BELCHERTOWN

91 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Eric Rucki
Seller: Alain Corriveau
Date: 10/30/24

163 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $549,999
Buyer: Oscar Saravia
Seller: Sarah A. Madison
Date: 11/08/24

12 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Stephanie Capsuto
Seller: Patricia J. Lamica
Date: 11/07/24

1082 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: 1210 Federal Street LLC
Seller: McCulloch Enterprises Inc.
Date: 10/30/24

110 Kennedy Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Patricia J. Lamica
Seller: Michael A. Flynn
Date: 11/07/24

401 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Principle Property Management LLC
Seller: Falcon Valley Cold LLC
Date: 10/31/24

11 Robin Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Mickalina Reid
Seller: Kathryn L. Powers
Date: 11/06/24

550 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Scott Stephenson
Seller: Jeffrey V. Nardi
Date: 10/28/24

CHESTERFIELD

43 Munson Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Charlotte M. Dugan
Seller: Mary E. Frye
Date: 10/31/24

CUMMINGTON

6 Clark Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Allison Bernhard
Seller: Arnold Simmel
Date: 10/29/24

375 Stage Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: William E. Dane
Seller: Ronald E. Wolf
Date: 10/31/24

EASTHAMPTON

106 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas Kirschner
Seller: Joan Kirschner
Date: 10/25/24

123 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Peter Tur
Seller: Grazyna Rowinska
Date: 10/24/24

18 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Margaret Kennedy
Seller: Bond, Richard A., (Estate)
Date: 11/08/24

Granby

29 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Bieda
Seller: You & Me Investment LLC
Date: 10/30/24

111 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Boone Gibson
Seller: Megan E. Swain
Date: 10/31/24

21 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Benjamin Trafford
Seller: Stephen Brunetti
Date: 10/24/24

17 Westview Ter.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jaime Manz
Seller: Sigmond A. Wernik LT
Date: 10/29/24

HADLEY

2 Bargate Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Bush
Seller: Michael J. Klesch
Date: 10/30/24

145 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas Quinlan
Seller: Palmquist, Florence E., (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

18 Cold Spring Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Mark P. Bombardier
Seller: Cindy Shy
Date: 11/08/24

2 Hibbard Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Holly Turbill
Seller: Rhodes, Beverly, (Estate)
Date: 10/30/24

58 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Faruk Akkus
Seller: James D. Dickinson
Date: 11/08/24

8 Moody Bridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $578,000
Buyer: Hong T. Ly
Seller: Adam S. Woodrow
Date: 10/29/24

111 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Thomas Quinlan
Seller: Palmquist, Florence E., (Estate)
Date: 11/01/24

HATFIELD

Cronin Hill Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Cindy Shy
Seller: Stephen J. Herbert
Date: 10/31/24

Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Cindy Shy
Seller: Stephen J. Herbert
Date: 10/31/24

MIDDLEFIELD

172 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $402,000
Buyer: Nichole L. Ryan
Seller: Catya Belfer
Date: 10/29/24

NORTHAMPTON

1 Beech St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $359,150
Buyer: Calista Bulman
Seller: Marla O. Bulman
Date: 10/30/24

101 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kate Hamilton
Seller: Lisa Laprade
Date: 10/30/24

104 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Prdnvk LLC
Seller: Young K. Lee
Date: 11/01/24

25 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $646,000
Buyer: Jonathan Liebman
Seller: Paul L. Holt
Date: 11/04/24

27 Fairfield Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $742,000
Buyer: Sara Schlotterbeck
Seller: Freeman Stein
Date: 10/28/24

40 Forest Glen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: David G. Rivest
Seller: Annika S. Amstutz
Date: 10/30/24

15 Glendale Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $880,000
Buyer: 98 Pine Street LLC
Seller: Stuart Warner
Date: 11/01/24

41 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Christopher V. Karney
Seller: Walter J. & R. M. Skiba IRT
Date: 11/05/24

297 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Colleen E. Wile
Seller: Real Na Mara LLC
Date: 11/04/24

Lyman Road, Lot 2
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 88 Lyman Road LLC
Seller: Kenneth D. Arnold
Date: 11/04/24

83 Maynard Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,310,000
Buyer: David E. Kates
Seller: Mark G. Sullivan
Date: 11/08/24

52 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Robert E. Gougeon
Seller: Dawn F. Fay
Date: 10/28/24

39 North St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $998,500
Buyer: Kipa Realty Inc.
Seller: Barbara J. Metcalfe
Date: 10/30/24

58 Norwood Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $546,000
Buyer: Shaine A. Meulmester
Seller: Gordon L. Pullan
Date: 10/30/24

92 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: John W. Nields
Seller: Bauer & Dym FT
Date: 11/08/24

329 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,015,000
Buyer: Edward Gamber
Seller: Janice D. Neiman RET
Date: 11/01/24

40 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Baum
Seller: Diemand, Thomas E., (Estate)
Date: 11/06/24

40 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Dane Boryta
Seller: Richard C. Weis
Date: 11/04/24

125 Straw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Bartlett M. Doty
Seller: DF Properties LLC
Date: 11/08/24

46 Winthrop St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Julian Kronick
Seller: Pool, Judith B., (Estate)
Date: 10/31/24

SOUTH HADLEY

120 Camden St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Malek
Seller: Barbara A. Knightly IRT
Date: 10/25/24

11 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Flipping Best LLC
Seller: Patrick G. Carter
Date: 10/29/24

15 Central Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Min Li
Seller: Rebecca J. Rivenburgh
Date: 10/24/24

23 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Raymond H. Faginski
Seller: Dalton, Olga, (Estate)
Date: 11/04/24

590 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Noah J. Gendron
Seller: Brian R. Demers
Date: 11/06/24

10 Graves St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Kenneth R. Dion
Date: 11/01/24

9 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Bova
Seller: Lanney, Cynthia R., (Estate)
Date: 10/25/24

11 Industrial Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: BLS Properties LLC
Seller: Gary Obrien
Date: 11/05/24

16 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: David Linnehan
Seller: Kathleen R. Aldrich
Date: 10/25/24

755 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,133,000
Buyer: Snacky Ventures LLC
Seller: 755 New Ludlow Road LLC
Date: 11/06/24

344 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $253,950
Buyer: Ollie Schwartz
Seller: Lindsey M. Lord
Date: 10/30/24

356 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $373,000
Buyer: Stay In Motion LLC
Seller: 356 Newton St LLC
Date: 11/06/24

31 Park St.
South Hadley, MA 01013
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Richard Juang
Seller: Scott Walsh
Date: 11/08/24

41 Park Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Elisabeth Lagace
Seller: Devon Santos
Date: 10/30/24

13 The Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Christine Jennings
Seller: Mary Couture
Date: 10/28/24

11 Upper River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Hannah Montgomery
Seller: Rzasa, James A., (Estate)
Date: 10/30/24

11 Valley View Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Vincent P. Calvanese
Seller: Thy M. Nguyen
Date: 10/31/24

88 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Monique A. Roy
Seller: Quillian, William H., (Estate)
Date: 10/25/24

36 Woodlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Leonard Laizer
Seller: Michael S. Wojnarwoski
Date: 10/31/24

SOUTHAMPTON

5 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $770,000
Buyer: Jonathan Neumann
Seller: Lisa A. Gawle
Date: 11/07/24

64 Cold Spring Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $218,800
Buyer: Robert M. Lamica
Seller: Edward J. Kosakowski
Date: 11/04/24

22 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $899,000
Buyer: David E. Alton
Seller: R. R Boyle Lifetime Qtip TR
Date: 10/30/24

14 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jacob Bacis
Seller: Underwood FT
Date: 11/08/24

48 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $798,500
Buyer: Danielle L. Teitelbaum
Seller: Mary T. Rivest
Date: 10/30/24

WARE

36 Cherry St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Hall
Seller: Stephen R. Van Wormer
Date: 10/25/24

1 Oakridge Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Im M. Goudreau
Seller: Young, Paul D., (Estate)
Date: 11/07/24

60 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $235,750
Buyer: Juan Bermudez
Seller: Christina I. Hazzard
Date: 10/24/24

99 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Daniel Feinblatt
Seller: Michelle A. Auclair
Date: 10/28/24

64 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Marcus A. Johnson
Seller: Berkshire Property Buyers LLC
Date: 10/24/24

84 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Sydney Ocran
Seller: Ciezadlo, Tadeusz J., (Estate)
Date: 10/29/24

WESTHAMPTON

115 Kings Hwy.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Ashley Sullivan
Seller: Savage, Leon R., (Estate)
Date: 10/28/24

32 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: DMC Real Estate Holdings LLC
Seller: Lot 32 Pine Is Lake RT
Date: 10/30/24

WILLIAMSBURG

Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Beth L. Bellavance-Grace
Seller: Gerardo R. Araya
Date: 11/06/24

96 Mountain St.
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Kestrel Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Carol K. Longley FT
Date: 10/29/24

63 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Megan McWherter
Seller: Alison F. Downing
Date: 11/06/24

14 Williams St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $235,125
Buyer: Sperrymuellner LLC
Seller: M. G. Pannill
Date: 10/29/24

WORTHINGTON

44 Buffington Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Brandon W. Lanpher
Seller: Brenda C. Shanley RET
Date: 11/01/24

44 Goss Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Michael Moloff
Seller: Squadrille FT
Date: 10/28/24

350 Harvey Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Full Gospel Church
Seller: Carolyn Jacobson
Date: 10/25/24

138 Ridge Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: 95 Dalton Ave. NT
Seller: TCI Holdings LLC
Date: 11/04/24

67 South Worthington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Alexander Dufault
Seller: Christopher Ryan
Date: 10/30/24

Building Permits

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The following building permits were issued during the month of November 2024.

CHICOPEE

525 Grattan Street LLC
525 Grattan St.
$1,500 — Add concrete ramp and railings for handicap access

Hampden Charter School of Science
20 Johnson Road
$10,000 — Repair handicap ramps and railings at exit door landing

MJTD LLC
48 West St.
$10,000 — Demolish exterior brick, rebuild back wall, and tie it in with existing brick

OSJ of Chicopee LLC
1441 Memorial Dr.
$339,991 — Roofing

Town of South Hadley
2 James St., Building 1
$9,100 — Roofing

Town of South Hadley
2 James St., Building 1
$9,100 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Cheryl Campbell
93 Union St.
$3,694 — Replace three windows

HADLEY

Bar Hadley LLC
315 Russell St.
N/A — Construction trailer

W/S Hadley Properties LLC
5 South Maple St.
N/A — Install non-illuminated directional sign

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 20
N/A — Interior tenant fit-out

LEE

Christos Grigoropoulos, Athena Grigoropoulos
30 Housatonic St.
$5,536 — Install fire-alarm system

Under Armour
320 Premium Outlet Dr.
$400,000 — Remodel existing Under Armour store, including interior walls, partition walls, wall fixtures, ceiling, light fixtures, partial mechanical, and electrical

LENOX

Spigalina LLC
80 Main St.
$7,000 — Insulate basement walls and rim joist

NORTHAMPTON

27-29 COA LLC
29 Clark Ave.
$9,652 — Roofing

27-29 COA LLC
29 Clark Ave.
$4,500 — Construct new landing

Alloy LLC
5 Fulton Ave.
$1,866,683 — Foundation for retail building with car-charging stations

The Brush Works LLC
221 Pine St.
$100,000 — Roofing

City of Northampton
80 Locust St.
$4,330,685 — Install sprinkler system at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

The College Church Inc.
48 Pomeroy Terrace
$7,500 — Remove three existing windows, repair siding, insulation and waterproofing

The College Church Inc.
58 Pomeroy Terrace
$7,000 — Replace front porch posts and railings, increase height of railings

King Barrett LLC
301 King St.
$10,000 — Remove exterior ramp and sidewalk, masonry walls, storefront glass, and framing

Lathrop Community Inc.
680 Bridge Road
$69,990 — Roofing on Units 69-73

ServiceNet Inc.
58 Cherry St.
$12,650 — Foundation repairs

Smith College
30 Belmont Ave.
$22,000 — Demolish and rebuild egress deck and stairs

Taylor Northampton RE II Holdings LLC
19 Edwards Square
$10,000 — Replace siding and two windows

PITTSFIELD

City of Pittsfield
832 Tamarack Road
$222,300 — Install fire-protection sprinklers in new hanger

Guidewire Inc.
387 Columbus Ave. Ext.
$19,900 — Roofing

Seven Eighty Six Holdings LLC
100 Wendell Ave.
$40,000 — Convert third-floor office spaces into apartments

Townsquare Media Pittsfield LLC
211 Jason St.
$25,000 — Install windows

SPRINGFIELD

7 Star Dickinson Realty LLC
707 Dickinson St.
$35,000 — Move front counter five feet back and renovate bathroom at Citgo gas station

276 Bridge LLC
280 Bridge St.
$240,000 — Alter interior office space for new business tenant on second floor

Springfield Hobby Club Housing Inc.
307 Chestnut St.
$86,995 — Roofing

Tree House Properties LLC
4 Maple St.
$10,000 — Interior demolition for future build-out

Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc.
110 Island Pond Road
$24,000 — Install prefabricated pergola to patio area

Winter Farmers Market Launches at Holyoke YMCA

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HOLYOKE — The Farmers Market announced the launch of its Winter Farmers Market at the Holyoke YMCA, providing the community with fresh, local produce and goods throughout the winter season. The market will kick off Wednesday, Dec. 4 and will be open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 171 Pine St., Holyoke.

This new market location aims to enhance access to healthy food options for the community, particularly for those in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The YMCA offers a welcoming environment for shoppers of all ages, encouraging community engagement and supporting local farmers and vendors.

“For more than 138 years, Greater Holyoke YMCA has remained the epicenter of health and wellness for all in our community,” CEO Conor Bevan said. “As the host site for the Holyoke Farmers Market, we are excited to increase access to affordable, healthy, and nutritious foods while also offering additional wraparound health and wellness services.”

Shoppers can expect a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade goods, and artisanal products from local vendors. The market will also feature special events and educational activities focused on nutrition and healthy living. Residents are encouraged to visit the market each Wednesday and support local farmers and artisans while enjoying a community gathering space.

“We’re excited to bring the Farmers Market to the YMCA this winter,” said Alexis Diaz, Farmers Market manager. “This location will provide fresh produce and create a welcoming space for everyone to connect and support our local economy.”

For more information about the Winter Farmers Market at the Senior Center, email Alexis Diaz at [email protected]. Those interested in becoming a vendor can visit holyokechamber.com/elmercado to submit an application.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Officers, Directors

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PALMER — The Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce announced the election of its officers and directors following the chamber’s annual meeting conducted earlier this month.

“The chamber is blessed to have a diverse group of business leaders who bring their wealth of experience, knowledge, and dedication to our region,” said James Przypek, CEO of the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce. “Each of them has demonstrated their commitment in assisting our member businesses with the tools and resources they need to grow, and to promote the Quaboag Hills region to visitors and residents alike.”

The chamber elected Renee Niedziela, co-owner of J. Stolar Insurance Agency, as president of the chamber. Niedziela first joined the chamber’s board of directors in 2016, and since 2018, she has served on several committees and as both treasurer and assistant treasurer.

David Loos was elected as the chamber’s 1st vice president, while Edward Fisher Jr. has been tapped as 2nd vice president. Loos joined the chamber’s board in 2023 following a successful law-enforcement career and has since been named an associate partner with Keller Williams Realty Pioneer Valley. Fisher is the owner of Fisher Tech Solutions, a digital marketing agency that specializes in custom web development and search-engine and pay-per-click optimization.

New appointments to the chamber’s board of directors include Kaitlin Young of Hardwick Vineyard & Winery; Michael Moore, owner of Silver Bell Farm in Monson; Rebecca Maurer, owner of Quabbin Valley Eye Care in Palmer; and Michael Harris, owner of multiple businesses and development properties in both Ware and Palmer.

Greenfield Community College Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors, Andrew (AJ) Bresciano and Charles Jacques.

AJ Bresciano

Bresciano is first vice president, commercial loan officer at Greenfield Savings Bank. He was born and raised in Greenfield, attended Greenfield Public Schools, and is an alumnus of Greenfield Community College, which he says was pivotal to his path forward in life. After GCC, he attended the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2004. He has served several local nonprofit organizations in the capacity of a board or committee member, including Franklin County’s YMCA, Franklin County Community Development Corp., and Greenfield Housing Associates.

“As an alum of GCC and a lifelong resident of Franklin County, I value the quality education that GCC provides to our fellow community members, and am fortunate to see firsthand how that education makes our community stronger,” Bresciano said.

Charles Jacques

Jacques is a tax accountant at CBIZ with more than three years of experience in public accounting. He completed his graduate degree in accounting at UMass Amherst and is currently in the process of pursuing his CPA. His interest and industry focus is supporting the nonprofit field, stemming from his passion for supporting organizations, big and small, that are changing lives and improving their communities each day.

“Education is so important, and I admire the continual efforts of the GCC Foundation to create opportunities for students to realize their career goals,” Jacques said. “I’m thrilled to work and grow with a diverse and talented team, and to also carry on the work of Kathy Sisson, the board’s former treasurer, who has been a mentor for me as I transitioned into the accounting profession.”

Alexis Page, executive director of Institutional Advancement at the GCC Foundation, added that “we are thrilled to welcome these two new board members to the Greenfield Community College Foundation. Their expertise and commitment will be invaluable in strengthening our mission and enhancing our ability to support students and the community. We deeply appreciate their dedication to GCC and look forward to the lasting impact they will help us achieve.”

Berkshire Health Systems Partners with CDCSB to Improve Housing Availability

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GREAT BARRINGTON — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and the Community Development Corp. of Southern Berkshire (CDCSB) are partnering to support the expansion of workforce housing in South County. BHS will provide the CDCSB with financial support to make some units of the Thornewood available for temporary housing of healthcare workers who face barriers in finding available housing options.

“As part of our mission to advance health and wellness for everyone in our community, we recognize that creating better access to housing resources for a diverse population of workers will make a real impact,” said Darlene Rodowicz, president and CEO of BHS. “We were pleased to work with the CDCSB to develop this innovative new collaboration focused on addressing one of the core challenges in our community — accessible, affordable workforce housing through the redevelopment of the Thornewood Inn.”

The Thornewood, at 453 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington, has 16 furnished units that are suitable for one or two adults and vary in size, layout, and features. According to the CDCSB, applicants working in Great Barrington will receive priority access to the rooms. Those working elsewhere in Berkshire County are also eligible. Eligibility for the affordable units is subject to maximum income levels.

“BHS’s early support of the Thornewood project is greatly appreciated,” said Jim Harwood, CDCSB board president. “Our partnership not only addresses a critical community need for short- and long-term housing for healthcare workers, but the additional financial support also allows us to provide this housing at affordable levels and fund ongoing upgrades for the property, such as our current project to build an improved shared kitchen for Thornewood residents.”

Mayflower Marathon Raises More Than $236,000 for Open Pantry

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SPRINGFIELD — Last week, for the 31st consecutive year, Rock 102 hosted its Mayflower Marathon food drive to benefit Open Pantry of Springfield.

This year, the tradition returned to MGM Springfield for the three days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bax & Nagle broadcast for 52 hours while collecting non-perishable food donations for Open Pantry. As the Open Pantry continues to see growing demand for its services, the need for donations of non-perishable food items is constant.

The outpouring of support from local residents and businesses (Springfield Thunderbirds, Capitol Relocation and Logistics, Xfinity, Camping World of West Hatfield, Arment Trucking, and many more) was unprecedented this year and helped to fill multiple trailers to raise more than $236,000 in food and cash donations, a new record for the event.

World Affairs Council to Present Mexican Consul General Alberto Fierro Garza

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SPRINGFIELD — The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts will present an Instant Issues lunchtime discussion event featuring Alberto Fierro Garza, Mexican consul general in Boston, on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at noon, in the ninth-floor gallery at 1350 Main St. in downtown Springfield. He will speak on “Challenges for the U.S./Mexico Bilateral Relationship with the Two New Administrations.”

Fierro Garza has been a member of Mexico’s Diplomatic Corps since 1993. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has also served as director general for Educational and Cultural Cooperation and deputy director general for North America. He previously served as the consul of Mexico in Orlando, Fla. and in St. Paul, Minn.

The cost is $5 for World Affairs Council members without lunch provided, $20 for members with a lunch, $10 for non-members without a lunch, and $25 for non-members with a lunch. Registration deadline for a lunch provided is Wednesday, Dec. 4. To register or for more information, visit wacwestma.org or call (413) 733-0110.

The Instant Issues series is sponsored by M&T Bank, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, and Sir Speedy, with special thanks to NAI Plotkin.

Fuel Up for Heat Up Fundraiser to Run Dec. 2-5

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GREENFIELD — Community Action Pioneer Valley (CAPV) presents Fuel Up for Heat Up Week from today, Dec. 2, through Thursday, Dec 5. Heat Up is CAPV’s annual fundraiser, and the funds raised help cover the costs of heat and housing for local low-income residents who are at risk of going without heat or losing their housing.

Fuel Up Week is a new partnership with local restaurants to support the Heat Up campaign. Its slogan — “just like our homes, our bodies need fuel” — highlights the overall mission of keeping the community housed and warm through a punishing winter season.

Seven area restaurants are participating in Fuel Up Week. Each of them will donate a portion of one day’s proceeds to the Heat Up campaign: Mesa Verde in Greenfield and Local in Northampton on Dec. 2, Leo’s Table in Deerfield and India House in Northampton on Dec. 3, Bueno Y Sano (all Western Mass. locations) on Dec. 4, and Protocol in Amherst and Eastside Grill in Northampton on Dec. 5.

“We are so thrilled and honored to partner with our local business community to support the most vulnerable in our neighborhoods,” said Jessica Thompson, CAPV’s associate director for Community Engagement. “The variety of locations, price points, and types of cuisines represented offer something for everyone, whether you’re a family on a tight budget or a foodie looking for a great way to support the local food scene and help your neighbors.”

More information is available on Community Action Pioneer Valley’s Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the agency’s website at www.communityaction.us/heat-up-2024.

M.L. Schmitt Raises More Than $39,300 with Charity Golf Tournament

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SPRINGFIELD — M.L. Schmitt Inc. hosted a charity golf tournament at Springfield Country Club on Sept. 30 to raise funds and give back to the community.

Eighty-six golfers enjoyed an 18-hole scramble under sunny skies and concluded their evening with dinner and a brief presentation. Because of the generosity of its sponsors, M.L. Schmitt’s charity golf tournament raised $39,300. The proceeds were split evenly between Project New Hope, Shriners Children’s New England, and Shriners Children’s Boston, which each received a $13,100 donation.

“Last year we celebrated our 100th anniversary with a charity golf event,” said Peter Coppez, president of M.L. Schmitt Inc. “Because it was so successful, we wanted to give back to the community again. We were humbled by our generous sponsors and thrilled to make our donations.”

Added Jean Pierre Crevier, vice president of M.L. Schmitt Inc., “one of the strengths of our company is the relationships that we have forged with both our vending partners and our customers. Without them, this event would not have been successful. We are grateful for the support.”

M.L. Schmitt Inc. has projects throughout the Commonwealth and wanted to donate to veterans and children across Massachusetts.

“On behalf of everyone at Shriners Children’s New England, we are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity shown by M.L. Schmitt Inc. and their community,” said Kerri-Lynn Tichy, senior director of Philanthropy. “This donation will help us continue to provide world-class care to children in need, regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. It’s inspiring to see how their commitment to giving back positively impacts our community, and we are honored to be part of this meaningful partnership. Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.”

Bill Moore, executive director of Project New Hope, said M.L. Schmitt’s sponsorship has made a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans and their families, as well as the children cared for by Shriners Children’s.

“A heartfelt thank you to M.L. Schmitt for sponsoring this event, and to all the donors and players who made it possible,” he said. “Your commitment to our cause helps us continue our mission of serving those who have served our country.”

Holyoke Mall Announces Extended Hours for Holiday Shopping

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HOLYOKE — The 2024 holiday season is upon us, and Holyoke Mall is excited to announce its extended holiday hours.

The mall will close on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, except for Planet Fitness, which will be open 6 a.m. to noon, and Round 1, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The mall will reopen from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 29.

“There’s something magical about the in-store holiday shopping experience,” said Kristen Hinckley, Marketing director at Holyoke Mall. “From spending quality time with friends and family in a fun, festive environment to finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list — and bringing it home the same day — it’s a tradition and experience that online shopping simply cannot touch. We’re excited to celebrate the holiday season and can’t wait to share everything we have in store.”

The holiday festivities will continue on Black Friday with a performance by Dane Kane’s Rising Stars from noon to 3:30 p.m. These talented young singers will perform holiday classics along with pop favorites on the lower level in Macy’s Court.

The Westfield State University cheerleaders will also have a gift-wrapping station to spread cheer, raise funds for their team, and offer a convenient option for customers taking advantage of Black Friday deals. Shoppers who would like to bring home their holiday presents wrapped can visit them on the upper level near Target from noon to 3 p.m.

Anchor, restaurant, and entertainment venue hours may vary. Guests are encouraged to call ahead to confirm a specific venue’s hours of operation. A list of Black Friday hours and sales is being updated daily at holyokemall.com.

Florence Bank Supports Mass Humanities with $10,000 Gift

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank has provided a gift of $10,000 to Mass Humanities to help the organization make history and culture more accessible to residents across the state.

The private foundation is in its 50th year, serves all of Massachusetts, and is an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Launched on the campus of UMass Amherst in 1994, Mass Humanities has been in Northampton for 20 years and recently announced a move to Holyoke.

“We have a mission to bring people together to embrace different perspectives, inspire civic engagement, spark conversation, and build community,” said Brian Boyles, executive director of Mass Humanities.

Boyles notes that the bank’s gift will be used to help fund two of four key initiatives, the Clemente Course in the Humanities and Reading Frederick Douglass Together. “We’ve seen those programs really grow and have been trying to keep up with all the interest there is in the humanities programs.”

The Clemente Course is an adult-education program offered in partnership with Bard College in six cities across the state, including at the Holyoke Care Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services in Springfield. The program provides access to those in economically disadvantaged households so they can study history, philosophy, literature, critical thinking, writing, and public speaking.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together is offered annually in 60 towns across the Commonwealth, where Douglass’ Fourth of July address is read aloud publicly. “It’s a way for people to come together around a historical text and listen to each other and talk about what they are learning,” Boyles said, noting that attendance at these gatherings has tripled in recent years.

Mass Humanities also offers Expand Massachusetts Stories, which helps local people reckoning with history by encouraging them to visit museums and libraries and launch storytelling projects in their communities.

A fourth initiative, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institute, is called Museum on Main Street. This traveling exhibition is brought to six small towns each year, each time offering a different focus on rural life.

Florence Bank is the financial partner for Mass Humanities, and Boyles said the organization appreciates the staff and customer service as much as the community support it receives. “We see how Florence Bank shows up. Any time we’ve needed them to think creatively, they’ve been effective. They’ve been amazing when it comes to our investments and helped us during COVID.”

Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity said it’s an honor for the bank to support Mass Humanities. “We are not only helping to shine a light on history and culture in Western Massachusetts, but all across the state. We like knowing that we are helping people connect to history, to their roots.”

Mass Humanities celebrated its 50th anniversary at an awards fundraising gala Sept. 26 at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in Boston.