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Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

Agenda

Difference Makers Nominations

Through Dec. 16: Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 17th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2025 must be received by Monday, Dec. 16. Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities. So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by visiting businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in the Feb. 17 issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.

Food Drive for Margaret’s Pantry

Nov. 11-15: The Wealth Transition Collective, a financial-planning firm out of Holyoke, will host its fourth annual weeklong food drive to benefit Margaret’s Pantry in Holyoke in honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Since the start of this event, it has raised more than 4,000 pounds of food and more than $7,500 in monetary donations. Individuals can drop off non-perishable and canned foods during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Wealth Transition Collective office at 1632 Northampton St., Holyoke. Weather permitting, there will be a drop-off table outside the front door for easy accessibility. Some of the most-needed items at the pantry during this time of year are stuffing mixes; canned goods like gravy, soups, and stews; baking mixes; frosting; syrup; salad dressing; condiments; Jell-O; and kids’ snack items. Margaret’s Pantry, a division of Providence Ministries for the Needy, is a full-service food pantry that has provided food to residents of Greater Holyoke for more than 30 years. Presently, the pantry provides food to more than 180 families each month, and approximately 72,000 meals a year are distributed to the needy in the community.

Women of Impact Gala

Dec. 5: BusinessWest will celebrate its seventh annual Women of Impact cohort at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. The 2024 Women of Impact, profiled in the Oct. 28 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are: Alison Berman, council director of Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts; Dianne Fuller Doherty, co-founder of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and former director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center’s Regional Office; 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.; and Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker, nephrologist, artist, and filmmaker. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit www.businesswest.com/women-of-impact-tickets. The presenting sponsors are Country Bank and TommyCar Auto Group, and Cooley Dickinson Hospital is a partner sponsor.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

Company Notebook

STCC Announces $1 Million MassMutual Foundation Gift

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received a $1 million grant from the MassMutual Foundation — the largest philanthropic gift received by the college in the past 15 years — to help with the relocation of the School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS).

The college plans to move its health programs out of Building 20, an 83-year-old structure with a history of expensive emergency repairs. Most of the programs will be relocated to Scibelli Hall, or Building 2, a seven-story structure opened in 1988 on the historic STCC campus. The total estimated project cost to relocate is approximately $50 million, with committed funding from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance ($38 million), the STCC board of trustees ($11.5 million), and the STCC Foundation ($500,000). The $1 million from the MassMutual Foundation will help enhance the educational and technological experience for students enrolled in programs in the School of Health and Patient Simulation at STCC. The SIMS Medical Center includes more than 70 patient simulators, the largest array in New England. Accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, the center provides a state-of-the-art, immersive educational environment where students and healthcare personnel obtain new skills while refining existing skills.

Hometown Arcade to Open in Thornes Marketplace

NORTHAMPTON— Visitors to Thornes Marketplace will be able to play classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Space Invaders as well as newer games like Pac-Man Smash Air Hockey after Hometown Arcade opens in November in space previously occupied by Acme Surplus.

For $20 a day, entrants can play games from the ’80s and ’90s, including skee-ball, bubble hockey, air hockey, and lots of pinball machines. Rhythm games, like Guitar Hero and Beat Mania, will also be available. And youngsters who take a chance on the classic claw machine will be guaranteed a prize for $3 per play. Snow hopes his Northampton arcade will be accepted into the New England Pinball League for team play, and he hopes to offer a women’s league. He will also have a 10-player game called Killer Queen, on which two teams of five compete, and he plans on hosting Killer Queen tournaments. Snow is in the process of securing a beer and wine license for the arcade and is also negotiating a partnership with a local restaurant to provide pizza. Snacks and soft drinks will also be sold. He will also offer birthday party packages. Hometown Arcade should be open by mid-November.

MountainOne Donates $5,000 for Hurricane Relief Efforts

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced a $5,000 donation to assist with relief and recovery efforts following the disastrous impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This financial contribution underscores MountainOne’s dedication to supporting communities in times of need, even beyond its immediate service area. The donation was made in response to a call from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc., which has been coordinating efforts to rally support for disaster-stricken regions. MountainOne donated $2,500 to the North Carolina Bankers Assoc. Foundation’s Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. The fund was established to assist bank employees in Western North Carolina who have suffered losses and property damage as a result of the storm. An equal amount of $2,500 was donated to the Florida Disaster Fund, the state of Florida’s official private fund established to assist communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. MountainOne’s contribution was guided by recommendations from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc., in coordination with the North Carolina and Florida banking associations, helping to ensure the donations reach organizations well-equipped to provide meaningful support to those in need.

bankESB Donates $5,000 to Pickleball Fundraising Project

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently donated $5,000 to the Easthampton Pickleball Fundraising Project, a dedicated group of pickleball enthusiasts who have partnered with the Players Philanthropy Fund to raise money for new pickleball courts. There are currently two pickleball courts located in Nonotuck Park that were constructed in 2020. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and these courts are immensely popular, often with more than 20 people waiting to play in just eight available spots. The Easthampton Pickleball Fundraising Project will help build two additional courts. bankESB’s charitable giving program, the Giving Tree, reflects the roots the bank has in its communities and its commitment to making a difference in the neighborhoods it serves.

Eversource on TIME’s List of World’s Best Companies for 2024

BOSTON — As a reinforcement of its position as an energy-industry leader, Eversource has been listed in TIME’s ranking of the World’s Best Companies in 2024, which was curated in collaboration with global research and data firm Statista. Ranked 396th overall out of 1,000 companies and the number-one U.S. utility, this recognition highlights the energy company’s exceptional performance in three key categories, including employee satisfaction; revenue growth; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

Florence Bank Supports MHA’s Wellness Classic Golf Tournament

FLORENCE — Florence Bank supported the Mental Health Association’s 26th annual Wellness Classic Golf Tournament with a $5,000 sponsorship, helping the organization live its mission to better the lives of people challenged by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in the 1960s, formerly based in Springfield, and now located in Chicopee, MHA is a pioneer in community-based support for those living with mental illness, homelessness, intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, and substance use. The organization offers more than 60 residential programs in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties and operates these four divisions, each serving a different segment of need: Recovery and Housing, supporting people with substance-use disorders or a mental-health diagnosis, as well as people experiencing chronic homelessness; New Way Services, for those who have experienced a brain injury; Integration and Community Living, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; and BestLife Emotional Health and Wellness, an outpatient behavioral-health clinic based in Springfield. The Mental Health Assoc. serves 3,500 to 3,800 people each year, and its annual golf classic was held this year on Sept. 27 at Crestview Country Club in Agawam; it typically raises roughly $100,000.

MountainOne Receives Award for Video Campaign

NORTH ADAMS — MountainOne announced that it has been named a 2024 American Bankers Assoc. (ABA) Brand Slam Award winner for best video. This honor marks MountainOne’s 18th marketing-industry award, all earned since the launch of its brand campaign in 2019. The ABA Brand Slam Awards recognize excellence in bank marketing across six key categories: video, integrated marketing, website redesign, public relations/community engagement, social media, and out-of-the-box idea.

AIC Launches Nutrition Program to Meet Demand for Professionals

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is launching a bachelor of science in nutrition program designed to prepare students to address a broad range of global health challenges. The program will officially begin in the fall of 2025, with an introductory nutrition course available to current students in the spring semester starting in January 2025. The program combines both online and on-campus coursework and provides a pathway for students to pursue a master’s degree required for the ACEND registered dietitian certification. Students can choose between two tracks: public health or exercise science. This structure offers a comprehensive education in nutrition, food, and health while equipping students with the skills needed for careers in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or wellness coaching.

Pathlight, ServiceNet to Merge, Expanding Reach of Both

NORTHAMPTON — The boards of directors of Pathlight and ServiceNet have agreed to a merger, following several months of analysis, vetting, and coming to terms. All of Pathlight’s programs will be integrated into ServiceNet, with the primary goal being continuity of service. Virtually all 500 Pathlight employees will become ServiceNet employees as of the effective date of the merger. Both parties anticipate this merger will be finalized within the next few months, following completion of state approvals and other legal steps. The two agencies share similar missions and philosophies about supporting people in living their lives to the fullest and raising the visibility and impact of people with disabilities. ServiceNet and Pathlight each offer programs that support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental-health challenges, and each has areas of experience and expertise that the other does not. Both provide residential services, including group homes and shared living; Pathlight also has several programs for children and youth with disabilities, while ServiceNet has a robust array of vocational service offerings.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

People on the Move

Cassandra Morrey

Greenfield Savings Bank announced the promotion of Cassandra “Cassie” Morrey to senior vice president and senior Residential Lending officer. She will succeed Lori Grover as head of the Residential Lending department, following Grover’s retirement in January 2025 after a long and successful tenure with Greenfield Savings Bank. Morrey began her banking career in 2002 as a loan processor at the Bank of Western Massachusetts (now M&T Bank) and has been a valued member of Greenfield Savings Bank since 2010. With more than two decades of experience in the banking industry, she brings extensive expertise and leadership to her new role. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Morrey is deeply committed to community service. She currently serves on the boards of three nonprofit organizations: the Children’s Advocacy Center, Highland Ambulance EMS, and the Southampton Youth Athletic Assoc. basketball committee.

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Gina Vallone

Pittsfield Cooperative Bank announced the hiring of Gina Vallone to its retail banking team as a vice president and branch manager of its Dalton Avenue location. She has significant experience in branch management, financial advising, personal insurance sales and management, relationship management, and customer service. Vallone joins the bank after working for the previous 15 years at Lee Bank in its Retail and Community Banking departments. For the last five years, she has managed Lee Bank’s Pittsfield and Lenox branches. Prior to banking, she worked in personal insurance line sales and customer relations with Minkler Insurance Agency. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She currently serves on the board of directors of the Elizabeth Freeman Center.

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Harlin Glovacki

Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced the promotion of Harlin Glovacki to branch manager of the Shelburne Falls branch. Glovacki has been a valuable member of the Greenfield Co-op team for several years. In his new position, he will oversee all aspects of branch operations. “We are thrilled to promote Harlin to branch manager,” said Lisa Kmetz, executive vice president, Retail & Security officer. “He has consistently exceeded expectations and has a proven track record of success. His dedication to providing exceptional customer service will be invaluable as he takes on this new role.”

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Country Nissan announced that Heather Petricevich has been honored as the Service Advisor of the Year for the Chris Collins Top Dog Award, recognized nationwide within the Asian League. She recently returned from Los Angeles, where she received this prestigious accolade, celebrating her exceptional customer service, expertise, and dedication to excellence in the automotive industry. “I am truly humbled and honored to receive this award,” Petricevich said. “This achievement is a reflection of the incredible support from my team and the wonderful relationships I have built with our customers. I’m passionate about providing the best service possible, and I’m grateful to work in such a supportive environment at Country Nissan.”

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Katie Woods

bankESB recently promoted Katie Woods to assistant branch manager of its 770 Main St., Agawam office. Woods joined bankESB earlier this year as a float teller supervisor. Previously, she was assistant branch manager at PeoplesBank and, before that, store operations manager at CVS Health. In her new role, Woods will assist the branch manager in reaching branch goals while striving to deliver excellent customer service and helping employees and customers unlock their potential.

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Last year, Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start announced the formation of the Janis Santos Scholarship. This recognition was created by Janis Santos, former CEO of HCS Head Start, to help address the shortage of early-childhood teachers. Last year, the first Janis Santos Scholarship was awarded to Mayra Felix, who applied with the dream of using it toward completing her bachelor’s degree. The second annual scholarship was recently awarded to Notavious Andino-Galarza-Perez, who attended HCS Head Start 15 years ago and is currently studying at Columbia University. Santos, along with Nicole Blais, HCS Head Start’s current CEO, presented Andino-Galarza-Perez with this honor at the organization’s annual Professional Development Day. Andino-Galarza-Perez said that becoming a teacher would mean he would finally be able to repay the debt of gratitude owed to those who inspired him all those years ago, and hopefully inspire the next generation to always strive to be better than the last.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

Incorporations

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

ADAMS

Henza Petroleum Inc., 73 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Asif Chaudhry, same. Convenience store with gas station.

AMHERST

Ffitt Collective Inc., 990 North Pleasant St., A105, Amherst, MA 01002. Efosa Guobadia, same. Physical therapy, movement analysis and training, health and wellness coaching.

CHICOPEE

Augmen Inc., 48 Jennings St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Mei Feng Pan, same. Selling clothes and related accessories online.

Megan Alissa Design Ltd., 94 Fedak Dr., Chicopee, MA 01013. Megan Labrie, same. Branding design, graphic design, website design, illustration, communication design, and related consulting.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Elizabeth Davila, 87 Millbrook Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Home healthcare services for seniors.

Kind Hands Adult Social Day Program Inc., 296 North Main St., Suite 20, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.

FEEDING HILLS

Kahaan Liquors Corp., 1350 Springfield St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Govindbhai Patel, 165 Anvil St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Package store.

GREAT BARRINGTON

The Longest Night Inc., 700 Main Street, Suite 1, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Karl Holland, 27 Christian Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 0123. Nonprofit organization established to provide safe, supportive, and affordable transitional housing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

HOLYOKE

Cho’s Fish & Chips Inc., 50 Holyoke St., R123, Holyoke, MA 01040. Dong Heyn Cho, same. Fast-food restaurant.

Project for Our Future, Inc., 20 Gilman St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Maria Leister, same. Nonprofit organization providing education and training on matters involving migrants.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Immigrant & Refugee Center Inc., 58 Healey St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Jeylani Noor, 104 Dunmoreland St., Springfield, MA 01109. Nonprofit organization providing general professional services for immigrants, refugee families, and youths.

LONGMEADOW

Pangeah Inc., 55 Shady Side Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Lloyd Wynter, same. Technological development, pursuing sustainability and inclusion for the betterment of all humankind.

LUDLOW

Vaga Cleaning Services Inc., 124 Woodside Road, Ludlow, MA 01056. Vanilza Costa Da Silva, same. Residential and commercial janitorial and maintenance services.

PITTSFIELD

ABC Change Inc., 270 Linden St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Brigithe Hernandez, same. Painting and wall-covering contractor providing modernization of places through painting and cleaning.

Build Myanmar Foundation Corp., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Htet Myet Naing Win, same. Nonprofit organization with physical branches to serve as community hubs across Myanmar, promoting community development and cohesion through educational programs, workshops, and leadership training; supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses with training, mentorship, and resources; encouraging social inclusion and equity for marginalized groups, including women and LGBTQ individuals; and facilitating cultural and social events to celebrate diversity and unity.

Gentian Skies Property Management Ltd., 178 Harryel St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Anthony Booth, same. Property management and real-estate ownership.

J Alfonso Enterprises Inc., 200 Montgomery Ave. Ext., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Joseph Alfonso, same. Farming.

Shinequo Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Deepanshi Bansal, same. Organization helping individuals find a way to navigate their lives with confidence and resilience, primarily focused on students who need the most guidance for their mental and physical fitness.

Us Taekwondo & Archery Transportation Inc., 457 Dalton Ave., Suite U2, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Hansung Kim, same. Transportation services.

SOUTHWICK

Friends of the Southwick Dog Park Inc., 5 Point Grove Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Sarah Leavy, 3 Locust St., Westfield, MA 01085. Nonprofit organization to encourage, foster, and support social, recreational and intergenerational opportunities among families and their canine companions, and to advocate for necessary resources to preserve and enhance the well-being of dogs and their owners.

SPRINGFIELD

H & I Property Inc., 1601 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Muhammad Khalil, 398 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095. Rental property.

Stone Industries Inc., 97 David St., Springfield, MA 01104. Michael Williams, 17 Kirkdale Dr., Marlton, NJ 08053. Residential minor construction repairs and maintenance.

SUNDERLAND

Tensor Robotics Co., 89 Russell St., Sunderland, MA 01375. Stephen Toebes, same. Robotics engineering and development.

WESTFIELD

VVM Enterprises Co., 27A Malone Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Vladislav Mozolevskiy, same. Salesman.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

C.F. Roark Welding & Engineering Co. Inc., 63 Doty Circle, West Springfield, MA 01089. Charles Roark, 136 North Green St., Brownsburg, IN 46112. Metal-fabrication services.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

DBA Certificates

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

BELCHERTOWN

New England Small Farm Institute Inc.
162 Shea Ave.
Patricia Barry

TSR
1 Hemlock Hollow
Scott Roda

GREAT BARRINGTON

Acorns to Oaks Therapy
321 Main St., Suite 317
Shera Weintraub

Berkshires Precious Paws Pet Services
294 Park St. North
Berkshires Precious Paws Pet Services

DiaPraxis
4 Forest Row
Rosalma Zubizarreta

Dizzy Lizard Logistics
342 North Plain Road
Dizzy Lizard Logistics

Epic Organics Catering & Events
235A Grove St.
Visionary Innovations LLC

Families Like Ours
140 West Ave., Suite A7
Families Like Ours

Forgotten Finds Antiques
434B Stockbridge Road
Paul Benjou, James Stark

The Little Lion
506 Stockbridge Road
Briarbear LLC

Marjoram & Roux
47 Railroad St.
Joad Bowman

Market 32 by Price Chopper
300 Stockbridge Road
Price Chopper Operating Co. of Massachusetts Inc.

Overbridge Technology
500 Main St., Suite 5
Overbridge Technology

Peter J. Brewer, Attorney
38 Mahaiwe St.
Peter Brewer

Robin Veazie LMHC
200 Main St., Suite 1
Robin Veazie

The Well Restaurant & Bar
312 Main St.
The Well Restaurant & Bar

Yakito Japanese Kitchen LLC
15 Crissey Road
Yakito Japanese Kitchen LLC

HOLYOKE

Adminease Solutions
36 Arnodale St.
Alvaro Ortiz

BeautyAble Lash and Skin Bar
527 South St.
Alisha Lamberty

Centrus Premier Home Care Inc.
55 Bobala Road
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.

Classic Custom Muffler
54 Commercial St.
Marcel Gavel

Easy Pick Convenience
224 Lyman St.
Arfa Shaikh

Ea-Teriyaki
50 Holyoke St.
Jerry Li

Enlightened Aura Specialties
320 Sargeant St.
Dana Jacques

Gadget Depot
241 Main St.
Diego Munoz Torres

Murphy Mechanical Services
128 Pleasant St.
Ryan Murphy

Poco Riso
112 High St.
Elizabeth Labrocca, Timothy Scott

Tony’s Grocery Store
801 High St.
Felix Almonte

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Bulldog Construction
21B Curtin Ave.
Peter Ferris

Berkshire Music Therapy
99 Bushey Road
Amy Myers

Berkshire Print Shop
6 Goodrich St.
Mark Valuski

Bodywise Health Collaborative PLLC
75 South Church St.
Molly Rivest

ECC
117 Fenn St.
Michael Hitchcock

Espetinho Carioca
48 North St.
Osmar Saues de Melo

Float Research
82 Wendell Ave.
John Wiltshire-Gordon

Hang with My Soul
395 North St.
Taylor LaRochelle

Healthy Learners
82 Wendell Ave.
Healthy Learners Inc.

John & Silver’s Real Estate Co.
108 April Lane
Kouame N’goran

Phillips Culinary
1496 East St.
Christine Phillips

SOUTH HADLEY

Essence IT Solutions
19 North St.
Jonathan Fedus

Five Star Bus
2 Industrial Dr.
Five Star Transportation Inc.

Jubinville Insurance Group
39 Lamb St.
White-Jubinville Insurance Agency

ManesbyMilne
341 Newton St.
Anne Milne

WESTFIELD

DR Auto Inc.
10 Old Town Ford Way
David Rudenko

E&S Design Inc.
93 George St.
Eduard Sad

Humenx
71 Ridgecrest Dr.
Jennifer Cloutier

KC Law
30 Court St., Suite 1
Kevin Chrisanthopoulos

Ken More Industries LLC
109 Apremont Way
Kenneth More

OMC Rentals
205 Elm St.
Omax Cox

PMA Provisions
88 Beveridge Blvd.
Derek Robert

Property Surplus Refunds
6 Pearl St.
Jeffrey Adamicik

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

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

BUCKLAND

32 Charlemont Road
Buckland, MA 01339
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Steven Lantner
Seller: Luke Scalise
Date: 10/07/24

CHARLEMONT

48 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: River GSO LLC
Seller: Berkshire Rafting LLC
Date: 10/09/24

COLRAIN

25 Coburn St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Mark A. Thibodeau
Seller: Kenneth E. Noyes
Date: 10/09/24

DEERFIELD

Grand View Dr., Lot 1
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Beaudry
Seller: Grandview Estates LLC
Date: 10/07/24

Grand View Dr., Lot 2
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Beaudry
Seller: Grandview Estates LLC
Date: 10/07/24

196 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Timothy Drumgool
Seller: Ann M. Butynski
Date: 10/01/24

GREENFIELD

45 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Valencia LLC
Seller: Niedbala INT
Date: 10/01/24

74 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: PRB LLC
Seller: Valencia LLC
Date: 10/01/24

130 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: PRB LLC
Seller: Valencia LLC
Date: 10/01/24

117 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Peter Sheperd
Seller: Jeffrey M. Hayer
Date: 10/07/24

28-30 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: PRB LLC
Seller: Valencia LLC
Date: 10/01/24

88-90 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Daris L. Emerson
Seller: Patricia A. Falvey
Date: 10/09/24

153 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Deanna Scarfe
Seller: Bittner IRT
Date: 10/02/24

58 Shattuck St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Bailey
Seller: Nicholas M. Koscinski
Date: 10/11/24

154 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: PRB LLC
Seller: Valencia LLC
Date: 10/01/24

LEVERETT

2 Chestnut Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $705,000
Buyer: Katherine V. Blair
Seller: Catherine M. Rubinstein
Date: 10/10/24

11 Jackson Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Gabriel Stafford
Seller: Grace A. Meldon
Date: 10/02/24

MONTAGUE

11 Meadow Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Michael Pike
Seller: Pike, Nancy, (Estate)
Date: 10/09/24

NORTHFIELD

207 Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Peter Hannum
Seller: Arsenault, Dorothy M., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/24

37 Parker Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Bruce J. Golinski
Seller: Margaret M. Glazier
Date: 10/07/24

ORANGE

69 Battle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Juliano Alves-Dasilva
Seller: Woodbury Sr., Roland E., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/24

31 Dexter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Carello
Seller: BHO Realty LLC
Date: 10/04/24

360 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Blue Whale Ventures LLC
Seller: Bass Family LLC
Date: 10/02/24

3 Meadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Frances D. Hadsel
Seller: Jacob Fedelski
Date: 10/04/24

120 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Matthew Cook
Seller: Margaret L. Ackert
Date: 10/08/24

114 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Christina D. Hughes
Seller: James M. Zingo
Date: 10/01/24

SHUTESBURY

45 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $494,000
Buyer: Mark J. Perriello
Seller: Robin A. Harrington
Date: 10/10/24

SUNDERLAND

282 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $126,850
Buyer: Charles J. Smiarowski
Seller: Charles W. Smiarowski LT
Date: 10/10/24

WARWICK

Northfield Road
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Damien Higgins
Seller: William A. Filsinger
Date: 10/01/24

WHATELY

7 State Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Wendolowski FT
Seller: Justin S. Stensell
Date: 10/09/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

44 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Andrew Gruska
Seller: Serena M. Tylenda
Date: 10/08/24

91 Carr Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kevin Pfefferle
Seller: Debra A. Mason
Date: 10/01/24

5 Church St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Rebecca Balmir
Seller: Birdie Properties LLC
Date: 10/04/24

48 Mountainview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Judith A. Locke
Seller: Kenneth E. More
Date: 10/10/24

309 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Seller: Coalie RT
Date: 10/04/24

55 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Andre J. Beauchane
Seller: Stanislav Anisiomov
Date: 10/11/24

1341 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Vasquez Remodeling Inc.
Seller: Coalie RT
Date: 10/04/24

BRIMFIELD

216 Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: James F. Wuelfing
Seller: Dolores Arment
Date: 10/04/24

CHESTER

36 Lyon Hill Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Kevin Kuper
Seller: Matthew Carrier
Date: 10/04/24

CHICOPEE

2 Archie St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Yovannie F. Cordero
Seller: Cody Hammon
Date: 10/09/24

30 Barby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Hector M. Velez
Seller: Vincellette, Richard W., (Estate)
Date: 10/08/24

175 Beauregard Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: June Sousa
Seller: Anderson Builders & Son LLC
Date: 10/11/24

111 Caddyshack Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Sherry A. Manyak
Seller: Kimberly J. Askew
Date: 10/10/24

15 Carter Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Giroux
Seller: William H. Maxwell
Date: 10/10/24

78 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Angel L. Chiclana-Pabon
Seller: Sudan Curiel
Date: 10/02/24

7 Charbonneau Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,979,000
Buyer: Fut4gen Investment LLC
Seller: Blue River Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/24

924 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,979,000
Buyer: Fut4gen Investment LLC
Seller: Blue River Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/24

53 Gladdu Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Julian M. Bazalar
Seller: Hunter J. Parks
Date: 10/07/24

274 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ann M. Lewis-Quartey
Seller: Margaret Clark
Date: 10/07/24

370 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Delia Allen-Fuller
Seller: Yassine Zian
Date: 10/11/24

55 Hyde Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Jennifer Roy
Seller: Kenneth R. Labrie
Date: 10/03/24

71 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Althea Haines
Seller: Rafael Nouel
Date: 10/11/24

14 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Anthony Kareh
Seller: Jeffrey J. Jasinski
Date: 10/08/24

100 Mathieu Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Clark
Seller: Angela P. Riva
Date: 10/02/24

96 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Nick Zaporozhchenko
Seller: Sean T. Fitzpatrick
Date: 10/04/24

85 Savory Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Ruben Vazquez
Seller: Rosemary Manyak
Date: 10/10/24

50 William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Luis Liriano
Seller: Angel L. Chiclana
Date: 10/02/24

23 Yvonne St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jackeline Curet
Seller: Patrick H. Dumas
Date: 10/03/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

39 Bond Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Laplante Construction Inc.
Seller: Wellington CSA Holdings LLC
Date: 10/09/24

Happy Acres Lane, Lot 10
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: China Cat RT
Seller: Happy Acres LLC
Date: 10/01/24

62 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Eric D. Flynn
Seller: 62 North Circle Drive LLC
Date: 10/02/24

7 Scantic Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $412,500
Buyer: Anthony Montemagni
Seller: Justin M. Barry
Date: 10/03/24

15 Tamarack Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $594,000
Buyer: Leslie J. Ryan
Seller: Michael H. Schoenberg
Date: 10/03/24

177 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Paul D. Babineau
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 10/08/24

20 West Allen Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Veronica C. Addison
Seller: Marian Canas
Date: 10/04/24

GRANVILLE

177 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Tiffany A. Bixby
Seller: Linda A. Platt
Date: 10/11/24

HAMPDEN

50 East Longmeadow Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 29 Hampden Srf LLC
Seller: Moore, Kevin Charles, (Estate)
Date: 10/08/24

North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Minnechaug Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Robert C. Beaumier
Date: 10/01/24

20 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $436,500
Buyer: Dianne J. Yvon
Seller: Keith T. Cotter
Date: 10/11/24

HOLLAND

21 Heritage Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Nathan Donahue
Seller: Nicholas C. Truax
Date: 10/11/24

Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Brian Fahl
Seller: Sunnyside Educational Center Inc.
Date: 10/02/24

3 Vinton Lane
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Donna Charette
Seller: Debra L. Hevey
Date: 10/02/24

HOLYOKE

158 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Nadia Tafreshi
Seller: Ernest Craven
Date: 10/04/24

903 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $131,250
Buyer: Feliciano A. Bonilla
Seller: PNC Bank
Date: 10/11/24

8 Field St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $316,500
Buyer: Jennifer Hayes
Seller: Luis Rodriguez
Date: 10/11/24

92 Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Samuel J. Fausel
Seller: Pacheco, Mikayla D., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/24

205 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Gibram C. Mota
Seller: Claribel Andujar
Date: 10/02/24

57 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Abram I. Delacruz Derman
Seller: Eva Marcial
Date: 10/09/24

7 Meadow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Krystal Clark
Seller: Ahydee Melguizo
Date: 10/02/24

24 Springdale Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ryan R. Read
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 10/03/24

18 Steven Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: C. Noir Properties LLC
Seller: Dubois, Prudence L., (Estate)
Date: 10/04/24

224 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Michael J. Fitzgerald
Date: 10/04/24

LONGMEADOW

13 Glenwood Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Micah Larroque
Seller: Jacqueline C. Anderson
Date: 10/04/24

22 King Philip Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Sawyer-Skelton Property Mgmt.
Seller: Virginia A. Lewis
Date: 10/08/24

96 Pinewood Hills
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $935,000
Buyer: Nathaniel Cohen
Seller: Howard Hausman
Date: 10/01/24

28 Revere Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Kimberly Adegoke
Seller: Carol L. Sachs
Date: 10/01/24

147 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $974,900
Buyer: Timothy G. McKenna
Seller: William N. Holm
Date: 10/04/24

213 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Katherine Buck
Seller: Michael J. Soucy
Date: 10/01/24

260 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Brendan F. Abad
Seller: Alfred A. Vitiello
Date: 10/08/24

LUDLOW

130 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nkz Realty Inc.
Seller: Zeigler, Judy M., (Estate)
Date: 10/09/24

648 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael Sotiropoulos
Seller: Phillip M. Lubas
Date: 10/10/24

22 Cherry St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jean G. Vecchiarelli
Seller: Theodore J. Chmura
Date: 10/09/24

22 Essex St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Queen Equities LLC
Seller: Theresa Rodrigues
Date: 10/01/24

Mariana Way
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Modern Homes LLC
Seller: Miguel A. Cordero
Date: 10/02/24

316 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Lauren Bonatakis
Seller: Jesus Reyes
Date: 10/04/24

148 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Normoyle
Seller: Wesley M. Manuel
Date: 10/09/24

MONSON

58 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $541,500
Buyer: Justin Barry
Seller: Lisa K. Pagliaro
Date: 10/03/24

12 Homer Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Wachta, Thodore, (Estate)
Date: 10/08/24

PALMER

232 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Alyssa A. Conti
Seller: Richard J. Brown
Date: 10/11/24

19 Cedar Hill St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Timothy Leroux
Seller: Thaddeus J. France
Date: 10/02/24

2166-2168 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: MG & MG LLC
Date: 10/10/24

4145 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Heather M. Simard
Seller: Mary E. Simard
Date: 10/11/24

1059 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Anthony C. Penna
Seller: Steven J. Carignan
Date: 10/04/24

4046 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Quinessa Crosby
Seller: Lois A. Halstead
Date: 10/01/24

SPRINGFIELD

256 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Karla I. Rivera
Seller: Miguel A. Rivera
Date: 10/08/24

131 Arvilla St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nahun E. Flores
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 10/10/24

6 Baird Trace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Lindsay Fontaine
Seller: Christopher A. Cheney
Date: 10/11/24

106 Barber St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Damien Piechota
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 10/04/24

501 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $430,800
Buyer: Aletheia Woodford
Seller: Isabel Lucero-Martinez
Date: 10/11/24

858 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $455,500
Buyer: Francisco Perez
Seller: B9 Industries Inc.
Date: 10/08/24

179 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $453,900
Buyer: Pratik Mandavgade
Seller: Gerardo Bonilla
Date: 10/08/24

153 Bristol St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Naples Home Buyers TR
Seller: Traynham, Margaret L., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/24

14 Brookside Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Caitlin Hawkins
Seller: Charlotte M. Zanolli
Date: 10/09/24

224 Burt Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Bernard B. Moultrie
Seller: James C. Adams
Date: 10/09/24

60 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Armando Mendez
Seller: Federal National Mtg. Assn.
Date: 10/04/24

433 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Ocasio
Seller: Kevin Cox
Date: 10/07/24

830-832 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Juan M. Vazquez-Padilla
Seller: Jonathan Rodriguez
Date: 10/08/24

708 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Pietro Ciano
Seller: Dennilson L. Da Rosa
Date: 10/01/24

182-184 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Yebelkis Rijo
Seller: Eric L. Allen
Date: 10/07/24

64 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Edward R. Alicea
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 10/04/24

71 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Peter J. Nunez Nova
Seller: Angel L. Rivera
Date: 10/10/24

32 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Antony G. Wambui
Seller: Mamba Capital LLC
Date: 10/09/24

95 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Levaughn Waldron
Seller: Stephen Lawlor
Date: 10/11/24

14-1/2 Girard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Mariana Otiniano
Seller: 14 Girard Ave. Duplex LLC
Date: 10/11/24

41-43 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sarmad Al Moula
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 10/02/24

259 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jean W. Auplant
Seller: Joanne P. Lanzillo-Epaul
Date: 10/10/24

73 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dreampath Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Plumtree Associates Inc
Date: 10/08/24

138 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Gary Daula
Seller: Nancy J. Rooke
Date: 10/08/24

3 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: A2 Realty LLC
Seller: WJ Capital LLC
Date: 10/08/24

35 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Emmett E. Riddick
Seller: Thomas Botta
Date: 10/11/24

30 Leitch St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Kayla Jones
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 10/09/24

88 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Selion Enterprises LLC
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 10/09/24

301 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $532,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Bernard
Seller: Tina Y. Lei
Date: 10/10/24

30 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Ryan Le
Seller: Matthew Walczak
Date: 10/04/24

77 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Xiaomao Wang
Seller: Campagnari Construction LLC
Date: 10/01/24

58 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Michael D. Bergenheim
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 10/09/24

171 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Ericka G. Carrillo
Seller: Lopez, Gloria M., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/24

89 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Veronica Monczka
Seller: Angel L. Aguayo
Date: 10/11/24

18-20 Newport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Harry Isaac
Seller: Heidi C. Horne
Date: 10/11/24

110-112 Noel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lucindo H. Garcia
Seller: Dina P. Lam
Date: 10/04/24

401-403 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Myhozotys Balbuena
Seller: Bedrock Financial LLC
Date: 10/03/24

282 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Coty Mahoney
Seller: Mary T. O’Keeffe
Date: 10/01/24

26 Pennsylvania Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Olivia Tanon
Seller: Akeilee G. Murchison
Date: 10/01/24

65 Rochelle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Francisco Amador
Seller: Michael Fontanella
Date: 10/01/24

465 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sean Smith
Seller: Alfieri Int.
Date: 10/02/24

2449 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Alexander T. Martinez
Seller: Joseph Boudreau
Date: 10/10/24

394-396 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Round Two LLC
Seller: Armando L. Sanchez
Date: 10/10/24

156 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $214,700
Buyer: Mars Real Properties Inc.
Seller: William F. Orciuch
Date: 10/03/24

77 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jared Russell
Seller: Dugan, Geraldine T., (Estate)
Date: 10/03/24

23 Sherbrooke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nariada Arroyo
Seller: Murphy, Frances, (Estate)
Date: 10/07/24

138 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Malissa Naylor Realty
Seller: Jason Burchell
Date: 10/10/24

419 Taylor St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $305,220
Buyer: Import Auto Sales LLC
Seller: Michael Dailey
Date: 10/01/24

16 Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Abraham
Seller: Megan Schwartz
Date: 08/16/24

SOUTHWICK

91 Coes Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael R. Duncan
Seller: Sarat Sr., John S., (Estate)
Date: 10/11/24

660 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: F. & W. Holdings LLC
Seller: Episcopal Missions Of Western Mass.
Date: 10/07/24

71 Kline Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Debra A. Buckley TR
Seller: 71 Kline Road Land TR
Date: 10/04/24

13 Pine Knoll
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Keith T. Cotter
Seller: Joseph R. Racicot
Date: 10/11/24

WALES

21 Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Constance M. Tierinni
Seller: Dianne Jaworski
Date: 10/09/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

73 Amherst St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Nicholas Asselin
Seller: Nicole M. Fazio
Date: 10/03/24

35 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Joy Marshall
Seller: Andrew G. Hastings
Date: 10/02/24

717 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Ramon I. Tejada-Damaso
Seller: Oza, Shruti B., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/24

1359 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: John J. Tierney
Seller: Allard, Kristen Ann, (Estate)
Date: 10/04/24

5 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Bhim Rai
Seller: Arjun Basnet
Date: 10/07/24

204 Wayside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Bergeron
Seller: Norman Petit
Date: 10/02/24

562 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,240,000
Buyer: 7 Star Westfield Realty LLC
Seller: Westfield Street BLD LLC
Date: 10/01/24

56-58 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Thea Vergara
Seller: Damien Piechota
Date: 10/04/24

WESTFIELD

25 Colony Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Joao D. Pinto
Seller: Linda A. Morell
Date: 10/11/24

125 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $247,904
Buyer: Kevin McNair
Seller: Wendy L. Kane
Date: 10/03/24

126 Highland View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Stephen K. Laflamme
Seller: Simon A. Wichrowski TR
Date: 10/07/24

32 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Nathan Burdick
Seller: Caitlin Fenner
Date: 10/11/24

327 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $383,000
Buyer: Sara Prefontaine
Seller: Stephen M. Bartlett
Date: 10/01/24

30 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Collins
Seller: Coffey, Susan, (Estate)
Date: 10/01/24

23 Lady Slipper Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $506,600
Buyer: Suzanne M. Turetzky
Seller: John Martin
Date: 10/01/24

336 Little River Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Adrian Colombani
Seller: Miemiec, Paul J., (Estate)
Date: 10/02/24

105 Llewellyn Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Todd Marcyoniak
Seller: Kevin J. Kennedy
Date: 10/02/24

11 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Madeline Heredia
Seller: Kirby, Katherine V., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/24

100 Servistar Industrial Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,400,000
Buyer: North Adams Realty LLC
Seller: Servistar Realty LLC
Date: 10/01/24

Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,150,000
Buyer: Community Action of Pioneer Valley
Seller: Falcon Drive LLC
Date: 10/04/24

19 Spring St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mason Lococo
Seller: Jennifer R. Carlson
Date: 10/08/24

111 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michael V. Epaul
Seller: Beaudoin, Roger R., (Estate)
Date: 10/10/24

WILBRAHAM

111 Bartlett Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Dominic Cabral
Seller: Kyle B. Bourgoin
Date: 10/11/24

29 Briar Cliff Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $682,500
Buyer: Jorge D. Saborio
Seller: Joseph J. Haggerty
Date: 10/11/24

1 Laurel Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $519,000
Buyer: John H. Saalfrank
Seller: Nawrocki, Dianne, (Estate)
Date: 10/09/24

30 Sunnyside Ter.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Christopher Mongeon
Seller: Leighton L. Stewart
Date: 10/10/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

103 Larkspur Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Jasmine Syrotchen
Seller: Nicholas S. Diehl
Date: 10/11/24

129 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Siddall
Seller: Howard C. Siddall
Date: 10/10/24

91 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Cheilh Thiam
Seller: David T. Washburn
Date: 10/10/24

BELCHERTOWN

Oasis Dr., Lot K
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Tang Properties LLC
Seller: Marcel A. Nunes
Date: 10/02/24

7 Old Pelham Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Fisher
Seller: Jing Yang
Date: 10/07/24

65 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Erin Holmes
Seller: Willima H. Fitzpatrick
Date: 10/04/24

Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: North End Farm LLC
Seller: Joseph F. Patyka Jr. TR
Date: 10/11/24

EASTHAMPTON

53 Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Paul Teta
Seller: Warnock, Gloria M., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/24

7 Evans Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jean Pearson
Seller: William J. Heron
Date: 10/01/24

155 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Nancy Smith
Seller: Chester D. Ozimina
Date: 10/11/24

27 McKinley Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Schrader
Seller: Bruce Simonds
Date: 10/01/24

GRANBY

53 Porter St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Sarah Moretti
Seller: Kathryn G. Mercier
Date: 10/04/24

86 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sherab Gyaltsen
Seller: Denie J. Fedele
Date: 10/09/24

HADLEY

25 Aqua Vitae Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Trista J. Fedor
Seller: Hall, Glenda C., (Estate)
Date: 10/01/24

3 Sunrise Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: David E. Stearns
Seller: Matthew J. Turyn
Date: 10/10/24

HATFIELD

55 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alyssa C. Bossenger
Seller: Stephen J. Herbert
Date: 10/01/24

58 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Maria Petitt
Seller: Ellen Noreen
Date: 10/01/24

MIDDLEFIELD

70 Town Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01235
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Extremely Clean 2 LLC
Seller: Wicked Deals LLC
Date: 10/08/24

NORTHAMPTON

68 Blackberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $890,000
Buyer: Jacob Fine
Seller: Thomas Novack
Date: 10/01/24

396 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Seller: Lanette Palmquist
Date: 10/07/24

239 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Dale A. Veasey
Seller: Scott A. Savino
Date: 10/11/24

78 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,320,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Service Properties Inc.
Date: 10/01/24

82 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,320,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Service Properties Inc.
Date: 10/01/24

84 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,320,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Service Properties Inc.
Date: 10/01/24

86 Conz St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,320,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Service Properties Inc.
Date: 10/01/24

297 Locust St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Rebecca E. Fanton
Seller: Rebecca Emet
Date: 10/07/24

31 Park St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Clac Realty TR
Seller: Healthy Neighborhoods Group LLC
Date: 10/02/24

Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $5,320,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Service Properties Inc.
Date: 10/01/24

29 Pleasant St., Lot 6
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Ashley Brown
Seller: Laura A. Jurkowski
Date: 10/11/24

395 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $4,055,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Dimension Realty LLC
Date: 10/01/24

25 Service Center Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $4,055,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Dimension Realty LLC
Date: 10/01/24

59 Service Center Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $4,055,000
Buyer: Nolava LLC
Seller: Dimension Realty LLC
Date: 10/01/24

152 South Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sovereign Builders Inc.
Seller: Mary J. Nagle
Date: 10/10/24

154 South Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Sovereign Builders Inc.
Seller: Mary J. Nagle
Date: 10/10/24

SOUTH HADLEY

20 Atwood Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $562,200
Buyer: Rebeccah Lijek
Seller: Durfee, Alan H., (Estate)
Date: 10/07/24

49 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Patricia Kennedy
Seller: David B. Grey
Date: 10/04/24

414 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Vikki Missale
Seller: Cameron A. Gibbs
Date: 10/07/24

62 Park St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $472,350
Buyer: Mount Holyoke College
Seller: Gerri L. Smith
Date: 10/04/24

SOUTHAMPTON

4 Cheryl Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $632,500
Buyer: David Thomas
Seller: Barbara A. Schmidt RET
Date: 10/04/24

407 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Amy Daniels
Seller: Cheri L. Boden
Date: 10/04/24

81 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $728,000
Buyer: Thomas Stanley
Seller: Aga Brothers LLC
Date: 10/04/24

WARE

1 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Fabrycki
Seller: Cassidy Connolly
Date: 08/16/24

32 Maple Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Paul T. Bouchard
Seller: Mark Median
Date: 10/09/24

9-1/2 Vigeant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Davifern LLC
Seller: Davluc Investments LLC
Date: 10/10/24

5 Williams St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Steven Partlow
Seller: Tegra Properties LLC
Date: 10/07/24

WILLIAMSBURG

64 Adams Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Stephen Foresteire
Seller: James W. Forster
Date: 10/01/24

29 Williams St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Vera Johnson
Seller: Phyllis E. Wilhelm
Date: 10/01/24

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

East Street Property LLC
41 East St.
$85,000 — Roofing

Prem LLC
1175 Grattan St.
$8,000 — Insulation

EASTHAMPTON

10-12 Industrial Pkwy. LLC
10 Industrial Parkway
$42,750 — Install chain-link fence with two gates

HADLEY

315 Russell Street LLC
315 Russell St.
N/A — Construct new, single-story automotive dealership building

CBR Realty Corp.
195 Russell St.
N/A — Replace rear exterior door and build small roof overhead

Pearson Hadley LLC
380 Russell St.
N/A — Alteration of second floor

Vertical Assets LLC
165 Russell St.
N/A — Install two electric-vehicle charging stations

W/S Hadley Properties II LLC
355 Russell St., Suite 20
N/A — Demolition work for preparation of interior tenant fit-out

LEE

Eagle Mill Redevelopment LLC
73 West Center St.
$380,000 — Install roof-mounted photovoltaic solar array

LENOX

Berkshire Bank
25 Main St.
$250,000 — General finish refresh for public-facing spaces, including carpet, wall finish, door hardware, ceiling tile and lighting, teller line, and check stand; remove and infill secondary door; remove open office partition and replace with new systems furniture

Spigalina LLC
80 Main St.
$4,500 — Replace nine windows on second floor

NORTHAMPTON

Bobo LLC
88 King St.
$20,190 — Replace 13 windows

Bowles Enterprises LLC
235 Main St.
$74,650 — Repoint top section of building

Coolidge Northampton LLC
249 King St.
$63,000 — Add bathroom to Suite 123

Florence Congregational Church
130 Pine St.
$21,980 — Insulation and weatherization

Smith College
44 College Lane
$116,400 — Renovation to Sabin-Reed Hall

Smith College
186 Elm St.
$100,000 — Insulation in Cushing House

Smith College
2 Tyler Court
$111,550 — Renovation to McConnell Hall

Smith College
4 Tyler Court
$304,286 — Renovation to Bass Hall

PITTSFIELD

AC Enterprises LLC
239 North St.
$4,000 — Site office inside prefabricated storage container

Berkshire County Savings Bank
163 Elm St.
$250,000 — Interior renovations, including carpet, wall finish, door hardware, ceiling tile, lighting, teller line, and check stand; repairs to existing site fencing and paving

Berkshire Medical Center
510 North St.
$15,000 — Install new storefront and ADA ramp

The Cooper Center LLC
116 North St.
$94,000 — Unhook existing rooftop unit and replace with rooftop packaged unit

Seven Eighty Six Holdings LLC
100 Wendell Ave.
$7,500 — Install water line from Wendell Avenue for sprinkler system

Ten Thirty Lenox LLC
1030 South St.
$1,329,521 — New construction of Starbucks building and associated sitework

Tower 21C LLC
123 North St.
$96,740 — Tenant fit-out for portion of second-floor offices

SPRINGFIELD

1626 Bay Street LLC
276 Cottage St.
$6,500 — Install non-bearing wall and interior finishes for El Cafetin restaurant

City of Springfield
55 Catharine St.
$48,682 — Remove and replace dishwasher at Rebecca Johnson Elementary School

City of Springfield
58 Hartford Ter.
$33,875 — Remove and replace dishwasher at Frederick Harris Elementary School

City of Springfield
1250 State St.
$28,765.30 — Remove and replace dishwasher at Springfield High School of Science and Technology

City of Springfield
299 Sunmer Ave.
$30,000 — Repair roof covering, windows, and doors at the Stone House in Forest Park

Holy Name Catholic Assoc.
39 Alderman St.
$204,275 — Roofing on Alderman Street School

MassMutual
1295 State St.
$560,000 — Roofing

Norley Realty Inc.
352 Albany St.
$32,810 — Roofing on Associated Building Wreckers

Lesly Ramirez
176 Main St.
$3,500 — Remove illegal unit and alter back into storage space

Salmar Realty LLC
1252 St. James Ave.
$30,578 — Remodel space for PD Laundry

Smith & Wesson Inc.
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$212,328.30 — Roofing

Spanish Christian Church – Assemblies of God
565 Chestnut St.
$15,000 — Insulation and air sealing

St. George Greek Orthodox Memorial Church
22 St. George Road
$18,000 — Add insulation to attic

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff November 6, 2024

Bankruptcies

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

Armstrong, Shirley Ann
47 Leonard St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/03/2024

Collette, Clayton G.
Collette, Emily M.
129 West Main St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/02/2024

Davila, Victor Ruben
510 McKinstry Ave., Apt. #5
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/01/2024
Dubay, Timothy R.
104 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/07/2024

Field, Bryan D.
Field, Megan Marie
a/k/a Weaver, Megan Marie
3 Daniels Court
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/01/2024

Fleming II, Thomas K.
76 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/02/2024

Forgione, Edward
Forgione, Mary
488 Bechan Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/04/2024

Galazka, Stephen M.
134 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/09/2024

Gonzalez, Jacqueline
a/k/a Cruz, Jacqueline Gonzalez
33-35 Wolcott St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2024

Iarocci, Joanne
2 Bernard Gibbons Dr., #203
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/01/2024

Martin, Joseph R.
5 Cityview Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/08/2024

Molina, Ricardo
a/k/a Renta, Ricardo Molina
33-35 Wolcott St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/05/2024

Mondeau, Craig Marshall
19 School St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/01/2024

O’Toole-Roselli, Jeffrey John a/k/a Roselli, Jeffrey John
118 Wait St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/02/2024

Patruno, Valentina E.
328 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/04/2024

Pelkey, Joshua M.
53 Notre Dame St., 1st Fl.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/08/2024

Petersoli, Richard S.
P.O. Box 604
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/04/2024

Riggio, Dominic
11 Copeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/01/2024

Rivera, Lizbeth
a/k/a Rivera Otero, Lizbeth H.
27 Farragut St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/09/2024

Rivera, Yahaira
a/k/a Figueroa, Yahaira
30 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/04/2024

Roncarati, Henry William
309 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 10/08/2024

Santoni, Linda M.
25 Pheasant Way
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 10/04/2024

Bradley International Airport Receives $6 Million for Major Improvements

By BusinessWest Staff November 5, 2024

Daily News

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced that $6 million of federal funding has been secured for a major improvement project at Bradley International Airport (BDL).

The funding will be used for the ongoing construction of an 80,000-square-foot inline baggage screening facility behind the Sheraton Hotel, which is one of two construction projects currently underway at BDL. Once complete, baggage will be sent from the airline ticket counters along a mile-long conveyor belt to the new facility for screening. Current explosive-detection machines located in the terminal lobby will be relocated once the new screening facility is operational, which will open additional space for current and future airline growth. The facility will also entail the construction of three new gates.

“The CAA is grateful for this new infusion of federal funding as we continue construction on major projects to enhance the passenger experience at Bradley International Airport,” CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon said. “We also want to particularly thank Governor [Ned] Lamont, Connecticut’s federal delegation, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association for working hard to secure this funding.”

The designated funding for Bradley International Airport comes from a total $970 million in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FY 2025 Airport Terminal Program, which was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Through a competitive grant process, the FAA is providing funding to 125 airports across the country this fiscal year to focus on terminal reconstruction, development, accessibility, energy efficiency, and more.

Prior to this most recent announcement, BDL has been awarded more than $31 million in grant funds from prior years of the Airport Terminal Program, which is a subset of the total $99 million in federal grants that BDL has received for its major terminal enhancement projects. The CAA has successfully applied for funds in each year that the highly competitive grant program has been offered.

“Over the last several years, Bradley has implemented many major improvements that have resulted in this airport being ranked among the best in the nation,” Lamont said. “This funding will enable Bradley to continue making upgrades that will strengthen its reputation as one of the best and most convenient airports available.”

The total cost of the inline baggage screening facility project is estimated at $188 million. In addition to the federal funding, the construction of the facility will be funded through a combination of passenger facility charges and airport revenue.

Morrison Mahoney Elects Michael Lavoie Partner

By BusinessWest Staff November 5, 2024

Daily News

Michael Lavoie

BOSTON — Morrison Mahoney LLP announced that Michael Lavoie has been elected a partner. Headquartered in Boston, Morrison Mahoney LLP is one of the 15 largest firms in Massachusetts.

Lavoie, who practices in the firm’s Springfield office, has experience at all stages of litigation, from counseling to appeals. His practice is primarily focused in the areas of professional malpractice, including the defense of physicians, hospitals, lawyers, and other professionals in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative licensing bodies. Lavoie also represents contractors in construction claims and employers in employment-law matters involving wage-and-hour disputes and discrimination.

Lavoie earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and political science from UMass Amherst and a juris doctorate from Western New England University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Connecticut, Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, and the First Circuit. He has served as a volunteer tenant advocate and taught a course on Health Law and Policy at Springfield College.

Busline Magazine Names Danielle Veronesi Among Women to Recognize in Busing

By BusinessWest Staff November 5, 2024

Daily News

Danielle Veronesi

SPRINGFIELD — Busline Magazine, the journal of the tour, transit, and specialty vehicle industry, named Danielle Veronesi to its list of “Women to Recognize in 2024,” which honors female leaders in the public and private bus industries whose accomplishments have set a solid foundation for all women to succeed in the future. Veronesi is senior director of Marketing & Customer Care for Peter Pan Bus Lines and was recognized for her leadership, innovation, and community commitment.

“Danielle’s commitment to the busing industry and the community is unparalleled. Her impact on customer care and her hands-on approach in workforce development are true differentiators,” said Peter Picknelly, CEO of Peter Pan Bus Lines. “We are thrilled to see her recognized for her contributions to our industry.”

Picknelly noted that Veronesi has driven major improvements within Peter Pan Bus Lines, from modernizing customer-service technology to spearheading workforce-development initiatives. She also has championed projects that elevate customer satisfaction and operational excellence. In her role, she has implemented advanced technologies to streamline passenger experience and introduced data-driven strategies for workforce recruitment.

Veronesi also chairs the National Bus Traffic Assoc. customer care committee and works with organizations like the Jimmy Fund, where her contributions earned her the esteemed Bob Chyene Award.

Michael O’Rourke Appointed to Westfield State University Board of Trustees

By BusinessWest Staff November 5, 2024

Daily News

Michael O’Rourke

WESTFIELD — Michael O’Rourke has been appointed to the Westfield State University board of trustees. He replaces trustee Paul Boudreau, whose five-year term ended on March 1.

O’Rourke is a Westfield State University alumnus, having earned a bachelor’s degree in history with minors in English and secondary education in 1973 He has more than 10 years’ of experience serving on the Board of Assessors for the town of Ludlow, where he currently has the role of vice chairman. He is also member-at-large of the Westfield State Alumni Assoc. executive council.

His long history of committee service includes the Ludlow School Committee, Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, the Massachusetts Advisory Committee on Athletics, the special education committee for the Massachusetts Assoc. of School Committees, and the board of directors of the Ludlow Chamber of Commerce.

“I am thrilled to accept this position to the Westfield State University’s board of trustees,” O’Rourke said. “I promise to bring my passion and dedication to the board, and I am truly humbled and honored for this opportunity. I will work diligently to uphold the trust that has been placed in me. As a trustee, I will remain focused on providing good stewardship of the WSU mission, reputation, strategic goals, and objectives. I look forward to working with President Linda Thompson and the board of trustees.”

Since 1975, O’Rourke has owned and operated Belmont Driving School, with locations in Ludlow and Belchertown. Previously, he taught social studies in Ludlow and Longmeadow public schools.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 A+ Awards Celebration

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2024

Daily News

AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced the return of the A+ Awards celebration, set to honor exemplary leaders who have significantly enriched the community through their dedication in education, business, and civic engagement. The A+ Awards dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the UMass Student Union Ballroom.

This year, the chamber continues its tradition of recognizing outstanding contributions to the community across Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland, as well as the broader Pioneer Valley. The event is presented by PeoplesBank.

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

The 2024 A+ Awards recipients include:

• Legacy/Lifetime Achievement Award: Colleen Kelley, retired Education director at Hitchcock Center for the Environment, known for her 40 years of transformative contributions to environmental education.

• Leader in Innovation: Feel Good Shop Local, recognized for its initiatives in supporting local artisans and makers and promoting sustainable shopping practices.

• Young Professional Award: Kayla Sheridan, Marketing director at TommyCar Auto Group, recognized for her dynamic marketing strategies and leadership within the automotive industry.

• Community Service Award: Seiha Krouch, paraeducator and community leader in Amherst, noted for his dedication to the Cambodian community and cultural preservation.

• Chamber MVP Award: Georgia Moore, director of Leadership Gifts at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, renowned for her extensive community service and significant roles in enhancing business and nonprofit collaboration.

• Harvesting Excellence Award: Claudia Pazmany, former executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated for her leadership in revitalizing and strengthening the Chamber during critical times.

“The A+ Awards are a cornerstone in our mission to foster a vibrant community,” said Jacob Robinson, executive director of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. “Each awardee exemplifies the spirit of dedication, innovation, and community service that drives our region forward. We invite the community to join us in celebrating these outstanding achievements and continue to support the positive growth of our area.”

Tickets to the A+ Awards Dinner are available now by visiting www.amherstarea.com/awards or calling (413) 253-0700.

WBOA Financial Bootcamp Slated for Nov. 14

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2024

Daily News

WESTFIELD — Women business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to take a significant step toward financial empowerment at the upcoming Women Business Owners Alliance (WBOA) Financial Bootcamp, presented by Berkshire Bank. Scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m., this event will be held on the second floor of the MillWorks event space, 77 Mill St., Westfield.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, financial literacy is more crucial than ever. The WBOA Financial Bootcamp provides a focused platform for women entrepreneurs, offering them essential tools and insights required to excel at managing their business finances. This comprehensive program features a series of workshops tailored specifically to the needs of women in business, covering fundamental topics such as budgeting, cash-flow management, financial planning, and more.

Led by industry experts from Berkshire Bank, attendees will gain hands-on experience in creating realistic business budgets, tracking expenses effectively, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The program also delves into strategies for managing cash flow, interpreting financial statements, and making informed, strategic financial decisions.

Beyond the workshops, participants can engage in one-on-one consultations with financial representatives, offering a personalized approach to tackle individual financial challenges and develop customized solutions. This unique feature ensures that each participant walks away with actionable insights tailored to their specific business needs.

Networking is a key component of the WBOA Financial Bootcamp, providing a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow women entrepreneurs. These connections foster a supportive community, opening doors to potential partnerships and collaborations.

Ticket prices are $49.99 for WBOA members and $99.99 for guests. For registration and

West of the River Chamber of Commerce to Present Annual Food Fest West

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2024

Daily News

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce (WRC) announced its annual Food Fest West will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. Supporting sponsors include Peoples Bank and OMG Inc. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 for more information.

The event features foods from area eateries, restaurants, food trucks, sweet shops, and more in Western Mass., like Murphy’s Pub, Partners Restaurant, Nadim’s Downtown, Joey’s Deli, the Buc, Crumbl Cookie, and many more. Vendors do not need to be chamber members to participate. The event gives local eateries the opportunity to showcase their cuisine to hundreds of local residents in Western Mass. Vendors can register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

Attendees vote for their favorite cuisine, and the winner is announced at the end of the event and awarded a trophy. There is also a silent auction, photo booth, music, and raffle to round out the fun night of festivities.

Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the WRC Educational Fund, which provides support to businesses and for student ambassador programs.

Tickets are on sale now and cost $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

Ariana Chiapella to Give Environmental Issues Lecture at MCLA on Nov. 14

By BusinessWest Staff November 4, 2024

Daily News

NORTH ADAMS — Ariana Chiapella, a faculty member with the Rubenstein School of the Environment and Natural Resources at the University of Vermont, will present the fall 2024 Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture at MCLA on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the college’s Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation.

“The Environmental Studies Department is excited to welcome Dr. Chiapella to campus to discuss ‘The Implications of Contaminants for Aquatic and Human Communities,’” said Daniel Shustack, MCLA professor of Environmental Science. “The threats that contaminants pose to our waterways is one of today’s most pressing environmental issues.”

The lecture will be preceded by a 6 p.m. reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Center for Resourceful Living, a program started by Vadnais.

These events are free and open to the public. Call (413) 662-5224 or email [email protected] for more information. This annual lecture series is named for Professor Lawrence Vadnais and is sponsored by the Vadnais Endowment.

Businesses Invited to Add or Update Information in BusinessWest’s 2025 Book of Lists

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2024

Daily News

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is calling on all Western Mass. companies to update or add their listings in the 2025 Book of Lists, our annual resource guide of dozens of industries and thousands of individual businesses.

The guide, available in print and online at businesswest.com, provides important information on myriad businesses, nonprofits, and regional institutions. Together, these snapshots convey the size, strength, and diversity of this region’s vibrant business community.

Click here to view your current listing and update it, or add a listing if it is not already included. The submission deadline is Dec. 1. Call us at (413) 781-8600 with any questions.

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East-west Rail Investments Highlighted Following Latest Federal Funding

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 31, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) West-East Rail Director Andy Koziol to highlight substantial federal and state investments made in Compass Rail following the latest $36.8 million CRISI grant awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

This announcement comes one year after Neal joined Gov. Maura Healey to announce a $108 million CRISI grant to support west-east rail, the third-largest award in the nation for FY 2022. This funding will facilitate two additional daily round trips between Springfield and Boston and support infrastructure improvements that will increase train speeds, allowing one trip to be completed in under two hours. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which was drafted in the House Ways and Means Committee under Neal’s chairmanship, marked the nation’s largest investment in infrastructure in more than six decades and more than tripled the funding for the CRISI program.

“Throughout my career, I was steadfast in my belief that Springfield Union Station would not meet the wrecking ball. Since its reopening, the investments that have been made in passenger rail have been extraordinary. Today, we celebrate another one of those investments, one that brings us one step closer to making west-east rail a reality,” Neal said. “With the substantial progress that has been made with west-east rail, the Commonwealth is well-positioned to pursue additional funding for years to come.”

Promising to rehabilitate and reopen Springfield Union Station during his campaign for City Council in 1977, Neal secured more than $75 million to support the $103 million redevelopment of Springfield Union Station. The station officially reopened on June 24, 2017. Since then, more than $200 million has been allocated toward west-east rail, including $11 million from MassDOT for Platform C at Springfield Union Station; $1.75 million from the FRA CRISI program for the Springfield Track Reconfiguration Project, with a $1.75 million match from MassDOT; $108 million from the FRA CRISI program for the inland route, with an $18 million match from MassDOT; $4 million from MassDOT for Palmer station planning and design; $8 million from MassDOT for Pittsfield track capacity; and $36.8 million from the FRA CRISI program for the Springfield track-reconfiguration project, with a $9.2 million match from MassDOT.

This does not include the $75.7 million awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail Program in 2010 to restore the Vermonter. This funding, coupled with $20 million for the West Springfield flyover anticipated in the state’s Capital Investment Plan, along with repair work that has been completed along the Knowledge Corridor, brings the total investment in Compass Rail to nearly $300 million.

“We are grateful to Congressman Neal, other members of our congressional delegation, legislators, and local officials for helping us expand and enhance passenger rail service in Massachusetts,” Koziol said. “The Healey-Driscoll administration has been and will continue to be persistent in pursuing federal grant opportunities to support capital projects which will create a state transportation system which is equitable, resilient, and meets the needs of all communities.”

One of 122 projects funded by the FRA, the latest award from the CRISI program totals $36.8 million. Funding will support the Springfield track-reconfiguration project, which is designed to increase capacity to accommodate both freight and increased passenger rail service. The project will include building new crossovers and layover tracks, upgrading platforms around Springfield Union Station, and modernizing track and signal systems. The project is being advanced by MassDOT in coordination with the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, Amtrak, CSX, and other railroads that operate in Springfield.

American Hockey League Announces Creation of Bruce Landon Award

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — The American Hockey League (AHL) announced the creation of the Bruce Landon Award, to be presented annually beginning this season to an outstanding hockey operations executive as selected by the league’s Board of Governors.

This new award honors the man who was a mainstay in the American Hockey League for nearly a half-century and is considered by many to be synonymous with hockey in Springfield. Landon was drafted as a goaltender by the Los Angeles Kings in 1969 and joined their AHL affiliate in Springfield that fall, helping the club win a Calder Cup championship in 1971. He played five seasons with the New England Whalers in the WHA before returning to Springfield in 1977, but a knee injury forced him to retire that December at age 28.

Landon immediately took a marketing and public relations position in the Springfield Indians’ front office and was named general manager in 1982. He guided the team’s back-to-back Calder Cup championships in 1990 and 1991, won with two different NHL affiliates (New York Islanders and Hartford Whalers).

In 1994, with the Indians relocating to Worcester, Landon helped organize a group of investors and purchased an expansion franchise to keep the American Hockey League in Springfield. He served as president and GM of the Springfield Falcons from their inception in 1994 until stepping down in 2014, and was the club’s director of Hockey Operations until 2016. He also spent the 2016-17 season as an advisor with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

A 2016 inductee into the AHL Hall of Fame, Landon has been honored with the AHL’s Ken McKenzie Award for outstanding promotion of his club (1980), the James C. Hendy Memorial Award as the league’s outstanding executive (1989), the Thomas Ebright Award for career contributions (2002), and induction in the AHL Hall of Fame (2016).

With the creation of the Bruce Landon Award, the AHL has redefined the criteria for the James C. Hendy Memorial Award, which will now be presented annually for outstanding achievements by a business operations executive.

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Wins 2024 New England Food Vision Prize

By BusinessWest Staff November 1, 2024

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CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced that it has been selected as one of the 2024 New England Food Vision Prize winners, an honor awarded by the Henry P. Kendall Foundation. This recognition comes with $124,420 in funding, contributing to the more than $1.2 million awarded to local food projects across the region.

The Food Bank’s award will support a key existing partnership between the Food Bank Farm, Lakeside Organics of Hadley, Atlas Farm, and Springfield Public Schools, designed to increase access to local, organic produce in school cafeterias and educational programs.

The awarded funds will be used to acquire equipment that enables partner farms to expand the production, harvesting, and processing of organic vegetables on the Food Bank Farm. These vegetables will be sold to Springfield Public Schools, providing students with healthy, locally sourced options in their meals. The Springfield Public Schools will promote this partnership through initiatives in the cafeteria, the classroom, and field trips to the Food Bank Farm, immersing students in the story and impact of local food systems.

“We’re proud to deepen our partnership with local farmers and Springfield Public Schools,” said Andrew Morehouse, executive director of the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. “This initiative not only supports local farms, but also provides Springfield students with nourishing, organic produce grown right here in our community. We’re excited to make the farm-to-school experience a reality for these students and to play a role in building a sustainable food system in Western Massachusetts.”

The New England Food Vision Prize, launched in 2018, supports innovative collaborations that address sourcing challenges and strengthen local food infrastructure. This year’s prize-winning projects were selected from more than 35 initial proposals, with careful evaluation by the Kendall Foundation and a team of reviewers representing diverse sectors within the New England food system, including local food hubs, distributors, school nutrition programs, and community organizations.

Report Shows How Tourism Drives Economic Growth in Massachusetts

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2024

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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism announced the 2023 economic impact of the Massachusetts travel and tourism industry, which grew 5.3% to $23.6 billion in spending from 52.3 million domestic and international travelers, generating $2.3 billion in taxes for municipalities and the state and supporting 154,330 jobs.

“Massachusetts’ tourism industry is a critical part of our state’s economy, showcasing our rich history and culture for millions of visitors from across the globe,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “We are thrilled to see that tourism in Massachusetts continues to grow and just reached a five-year high — and we look forward to continuing to build on this momentum as we celebrate Massachusetts 250 over the next couple of years.”

In 2023, visitor-generated state and local tax revenue amounted to approximately $825 per household in the state. For every dollar spent by a visitor in the state, 6.7 cents went towards state taxes, and 2.8 cents contributed toward local taxes, highlighting one significant impact of tourism in Massachusetts.

The state also generated substantial revenue from visitor spending through hotel-room occupancy taxes. State hotel occupancy tax collections reached $395 million, while local-option room occupancy tax collections totaled $350 million.

International visitor spending in Massachusetts grew 80% to $2.9 billion in 2023, nearing the pre-pandemic amount of $3.3 billion spent in 2019. Domestic visitor spending remained at 2022 levels with $20.7 billion spent.

CitySpace Awarded $501,000 for Easthampton Old Town Hall Restoration

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2024

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EASTHAMPTON — Gov. Maura Healey, alongside Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao, and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus, announced more than $161 million in funding for local economic-development across Massachusetts, benefiting 313 projects in 171 communities.

Among these grants, CitySpace has been awarded $501,830 to complete the second phase of the Old Town Hall restoration, a project aimed at making this historic arts and culture venue fully accessible to all members of the community.

CitySpace is one of only 37 recipients statewide to receive the highly competitive Underutilized Property Program grant, further underscoring the significance of this project. This funding will directly support CitySpace’s mission to restore and revitalize Easthampton’s historic Old Town Hall into a 350-seat, fully accessible arts center, preserving a piece of the city’s cultural heritage while creating an inclusive venue for artistic expression.

“CitySpace’s commitment to the community is evident in their dedication to transforming Old Town Hall into a vibrant center for arts and culture,” Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle said. “This revitalization enhances Easthampton’s historic charm and serves as a beacon for creativity and collaboration.”

The second phase of restoration will introduce a new accessible entryway, an elevator serving every floor, and the repair and display of a historic stained-glass window on the building’s street-facing entryway. For more than a century, Old Town Hall housed municipal offices, and while its second floor served as a public performance and gathering space, it has been unusable since 2003.

CitySpace began managing the first floor as a multi-genre arts and community center in 2006, now welcoming more than 15,000 visitors annually. The organization cemented its commitment to the building’s restoration in 2019 by securing a 40-year lease from the city of Easthampton to fully manage Old Town Hall and restore the second floor, a project shaped by regional community input and the needs of the performing-arts community.

“This pivotal grant enables us to build on crucial investments from the Easthampton CPA, our community, local businesses, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Cultural Facilities Fund to complete phase II of Old Town Hall’s restoration,” said Burns Maxey, president of CitySpace. “Together, we’re transforming historic spaces to be more inclusive, accessible, affordable, and impactful. We are so thankful for this generous award and its recognition of the economic-development opportunities this project will provide for both Easthampton and the wider region.”

Wealth Transition Collective to Host Food Drive for Margaret’s Pantry on Nov. 11-15

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2024

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HOLYOKE — The Wealth Transition Collective will host its fifth annual weeklong food drive Monday through Friday, Nov. 11-15, at its office ay 1632 Northampton St., Holyoke. The drive will benefit Margaret’s Pantry in recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Weather permitting, the firm will have a table in front of the office for dropoffs. Thanks to the help of clients, friends, and community, more than 4,000 pounds of food and monetary donations of more than $7,500 have been raised since the start of this event.

Some of the most-needed items at the pantry during this time of year are canned foods (poultry, tuna, soups, stews, chili, gravy, sauces, fruits, vegetables, and beans), dried goods (soup, stuffing, pancake and other baking mixes, tea bags, powdered milk, rice, and pasta), as well as potato chips, granulated sugar, peanut butter, frosting, syrup, honey, bottled water, salad dressing, condiments, Jell-O, and kids’ snack items.

Margaret’s Pantry, a division of Providence Ministries for the Needy, is a full-service food pantry that has provided food to residents of Greater Holyoke for more than 30 years. Presently, the pantry provides food to more than 180 families each month, and approximately 72,000 meals a year are distributed to the needy in the community.

Rice Fruit Farm Donates Pumpkins to Outpatient Program at MiraVista

By BusinessWest Staff October 31, 2024

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HOLYOKE — In a show of support for the local community and those on the journey to recovery, Rice Fruit Farm donated dozens of pumpkins to MiraVista Behavioral Health Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on Oct. 30. These pumpkins will be used in therapeutic group activities, where participants will engage in painting and creative expression, further fostering a sense of community that is critical for individuals navigating their path to sobriety.

“At MiraVista, we believe in the importance of community and creating spaces where individuals can engage in meaningful, supportive activities,” said Kimberley Lee, MiraVista’s chief of Creative Strategy and Development. “This generous donation from Rice’s Fruit Farm not only adds a seasonal touch, but also provides our clients with an opportunity to connect, engage, and express themselves creatively through activities like pumpkin painting. It’s these types of contributions that strengthen the sense of belonging that is so vital for recovery.”

The pumpkins will be central to group activities within MiraVista’s IOP, where clients will paint and decorate them, using art as a tool for self-expression and teamwork — both essential components for long-term sobriety.

Anthony Maloni, owner of Wilbraham-based Rice Fruit Farm, emphasized the commitment of the family-owned business to giving back to the community. “We’ve always believed in supporting our neighbors, and this donation is a small way to show that we’re rooting for everyone in recovery. We hope these pumpkins bring a bit of joy and help people see that, like the seasons, there’s always opportunity for growth and renewal.”

MiraVista’s IOP provides clients with a safe and structured environment as they work toward recovery from substance use. This donation underscores the collaborative spirit between local businesses and the mental-health and substance-use recovery community.

Country Bank Supports Local Schools with Back-to-school Donations

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2024

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WARE — Country Bank announced a recent donation of Visa gift cards to 35 local schools, totaling $12,000. These schools have been long-standing partners in the bank’s financial-literacy initiatives, and this contribution aims to support teachers and students as they head into the new academic year.

“At Country Bank, we are deeply committed to the communities we serve, and we believe that investing in education is critical to our future,” said Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president of Community Relations. “Our financial-literacy programs have empowered students with essential money-management skills, and we are excited to continue working closely with local schools to enhance financial education.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to financial literacy, Country Bank offers a robust Money School program, which includes a variety of resources designed to teach students about managing money, budgeting, and saving. Most recently, the program introduced a new debit-card option for kids, allowing them to learn hands-on how to manage money earned from chores. This innovative approach to financial education is designed to give young people the skills they need to succeed financially throughout their lives.

Max’s Swing Lounge to Open Nov. 14 at Basketball Hall of Fame

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Max’s Swing Lounge, a new destination for golf enthusiasts and casual players alike, announced its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 14 at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This state-of-the-art lounge combines cutting-edge technology with fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal place to unwind, practice, and socialize.

With nine high-definition Track Man simulators that offer a realistic golfing experience, guests can play iconic courses from around the world without leaving the lounge. These simulators also have other games available that are suitable for kids and the whole family. Whether a player is a seasoned pro or just starting out, staff will be on hand to provide tips and guidance.

In addition to golfing, Max’s Swing Lounge offers a full-service bar and menu featuring food and beverages from the Max’s Tavern menu. Guests can enjoy everything from artisanal snacks to signature cocktails.

A grand-opening celebration will be held on Nov. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will feature live music by one of the area’s most popular music groups, Eight to the Bar, plus free simulator trials, food and drinks, and more. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Men Wear Pink of Springfield, an organization of men stepping up and using the power of wearing pink to raise funds for the American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer.

“The American Cancer Society appreciates the generosity of Max’s Swing Lounge to use the platform of this incredible event to raise awareness for all of those who are impacted by breast cancer,” said Stephen Morelli, senior Development manager at the American Cancer Society.

John Thomas, owner and partner of Max’s Swing Lounge, added that “we’re excited to create a community hub where golf lovers can connect, improve their skills, and enjoy great food and drinks. Our goal is to provide an inviting atmosphere for everyone, whether you’re here to play a quick round or spend a few hours with friends.”

For more information about Max’s Swing Lounge, including membership options and event bookings, visit www.maxswinglounge.com.

Big Y on St. James Avenue to Host Grand Reopening Following Remodel

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. announced the grand reopening of its supermarket at 1090 St. James Ave. Springfield, on Thursday, Oct. 31. The project included major renovations in many areas of the store and various new additions in response to changing customer preferences.

After months of planning and construction, the remodeled store now features upgraded décor, flooring, and finishes throughout the building. The exterior façade was also given a more modern look. Additionally, a modified Customer Service Center opened up space to include café seating for customers to enjoy their favorite foods and beverages.

The new design features several exciting updates and expansions, including an expanded variety of fresh foods; updated deli and kitchen offerings; an expanded Hispanic grocery section featuring traditional ingredients and pantry staples from across Latin America, including Brazil and the Caribbean, and sustainability initiatives, including new, high-efficiency LED lighting, refrigerated cases, and equipment throughout the store.

“This remodel’s focus was to improve the overall shopping experience while delivering the quality and variety our customers have come to expect,” said Michael Matyszewski, store director at the St. James location. “With the enhanced look and feel to every aspect of the store, employees have great pride in being able to share this new family market with our community here in Springfield.”

Rick Bossie, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Big Y, added that, “as we continue to grow, it is important for us to keep up with the ever-changing grocery industry. We not only want to offer the best quality products and services to our customers, but also give our employees the tools and training they need to be successful. When they succeed, we all win. This new store format and design will allow us to do that.”

Valley Opportunity Council to Host Trunk-or-treat Event Today

By BusinessWest Staff October 30, 2024

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CHICOPEE — Valley Opportunity Council (VOC) will host a free trunk-or-treat event for the community today, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of VOC’s Chicopee location, 35 Mt. Carmel Ave. The event is open to the public and will feature decorated trunks with treats, games, and prizes.

Families are encouraged to wear costumes (though not required) and walk from trunk to trunk, all of which will all have a theme and be decorated, to collect treats. Each VOC program will have a trunk, and those in attendance can also vote for their favorite trunk. Families who attend can also receive information about VOC programs and services.

Nominations Open for Difference Makers Class of 2025

By BusinessWest Staff October 29, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Do you know someone who is truly making a difference in the Western Mass. region? BusinessWest invites you to nominate an individual or group for its 17th annual Difference Makers program. Nominations for the class of 2025 must be received by Monday, Dec. 16.

Difference Makers was launched in 2009 as a way to recognize the contributions of agencies and individuals who are contributing to quality of life in this region. Past honorees have come from dozens of business and nonprofit sectors, proving there’s no limit to the ways people can impact their communities.

So, let us know who you think deserves to be recognized as a Difference Maker in our upcoming class by visiting businesswest.com/difference-makers-nomination-form to complete the nomination form. Honorees will be profiled in the Feb. 17 issue of BusinessWest and celebrated at a gala in the spring.

Florence Bank Donates $5,000 to Tech Foundry

By BusinessWest Staff October 29, 2024

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FLORENCE — Florence Bank has donated $5,000 to Tech Foundry of Springfield in its 10th-anniversary year, supporting its newly established Innovation Fund to help enhance the organization’s digital-literacy curriculum and grow its reach.

Serving Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties, Tech Foundry provides tech training and mentoring, increases access to careers and jobs in the tech field, builds talent and opportunity pipelines, drives digital literacy, and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the region.

Training and mentorship are available at its classrooms in Springfield and across the region at organizations such as libraries and councils on aging. A new learning lab called Tech Hub in Holyoke also focuses on digital literacy, training, device distribution, and tech support.

“Tech Foundry helps connect people to living-wage jobs in the tech sector and increase equity and access for all in our community while driving economic development,” said Tricia Canavan, CEO of Tech Foundry. “We want to raise awareness of the ways in which we offer opportunity to residents and also partner with employers.”

Founded in 2014, the organization surged after the pandemic, doubling the number of classes offered annually and now serving roughly 400 people a month, up from roughly 90 per year before Tech Hub opened in October 2023. Students and mentees are trained for jobs that include IT help desk, digital imaging and deployment, network administration, and field technician.

“We’ve long been aware of Florence Bank’s deep and broad community support,” said Canavan, expressing gratitude for the recent grant. “They understand the unique needs of the community and can leverage their generous financial donations to really make an impact.”

Florence Bank President and CEO Matt Garrity added that “it’s a win when organizations like Tech Foundry are successful, so we are happy to provide support that will strengthen the organization and the community.”

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Tech Foundry hosted a workforce-development luncheon in the spring and held a casual fundraiser, called Gaming for Tech, at the Quarters in Hadley on Sept. 19. On Oct. 24, a gala fundraising event was held at MGM Springfield.

Canavan said the goal is to raise $325,000 for the Innovation Fund to drive growth. Roughly $294,000 has been raised so far, and there is roughly $60,000 left of $100,000 in matching funds.

To donate, visit thetechfoundry.org/donate.

OMG Inc. Announces Three Promotions

By BusinessWest Staff October 29, 2024

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AGAWAM — In a strategic move to accelerate growth and enhance leadership, OMG Inc. announced key promotions within its FastenMaster team. Three senior leaders — Nikki Long, David Ellis, and Anthony DiSanto — have been elevated to new roles, positioning FastenMaster for continued success.

Nikki Long

Long has been named vice president of the Structural Business Unit and the Customer Service Department. In her new role, she will oversee the Structural Business Unit, including the LOK line of fasteners, plus FastenMaster’s new construction-sales team and its five-member customer-service department.

Long, who joined FastenMaster in 2003, has held roles of increasing responsibility, including customer service manager, home center channel manager, and director of key accounts. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College.

David Ellis

Ellis has been promoted to vice president of Sales & Marketing, where he will oversee FastenMaster’s nationwide field sales team, the key accounts team, as well as FastenMaster’s marketing group.

Ellis joined FastenMaster in 2009 as a field sales representative and has steadily risen through the ranks, most recently serving as director of Sales, where he led the company’s growth in strategic product categories. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University.

Anthony DiSanto

DiSanto has been promoted to director of the Decking Business Unit. In this role, he will oversee strategy and execution for FastenMaster’s deck-fastening business, including the Cortex, TrapEase, and Tiger Claw product lines, as well as the development of new decking innovations.

DiSanto, who joined FastenMaster in 2006, has played a pivotal role in launching more than 20 new products during his tenure. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Western New England University.

The promotions are effective immediately, and all three will report to Web Shaffer, senior vice president and general manager of FastenMaster.

“These promotions reflect FastenMaster’s commitment to innovation and customer success,” Shaffer said. “Nikki, David, and Anthony have been instrumental in our past growth, and I am confident their leadership will help drive new opportunities for our business and partners.”

Party with 1 Purpose Raises More Than $329,000 for Breakthrough T1D

By BusinessWest Staff October 29, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — The Party with 1 Purpose fundraiser, hosted at the Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 26, was a resounding success, raising more than $329,000 (and counting) in support of Breakthrough T1D, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal. The event brought together a vibrant community of supporters, families, and advocates, all united in the fight against type-1 diabetes (T1D).

Co-hosted by David Fontaine Jr. and Sarah Fontaine, along with Chris and Deb Connelly, the event raised funds to directly support ongoing research and initiatives to find a cure for T1D, a cause close to the hearts of many attendees.

The night was emceed by Ashley Kohl, and guests were treated to a powerful speech by Brett Dobson, who shared his personal story and motivated the audience to continue pushing for progress in the fight against T1D. Magician Blaise Serra added a magical touch to the evening.

“There was an undeniable sense of hope and community in the room,” David Fontaine Jr. said. “We’re deeply humbled by the support and thrilled with what we were able to accomplish together in raising both funds for a cure and greater awareness in our community around T1D. The fight against T1D is personal for our us, and seeing everyone come together for this cause means the world to our entire family.”

For those who were unable to attend or who would still like to contribute, donations are still being accepted. Click here to donate.

Springfield Mayor Issues Personal Health Statement to Residents

By BusinessWest Staff October 28, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 25, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno issued a statement concerning his recent cancer diagnosis.

“I have been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will begin treatment ASAP,” he wrote. “I have the utmost faith in my excellent medical team of primary care: Dr. Francis Murray; Dr. Phil Glynn, director of Medical Oncology at Mercy Medical Center and the Sister Caritas Cancer Center; President of Mercy Medical Center Dr. Robert Roose; and staff — they’ve all been great. I expect to make a full and complete recovery. I will continue to execute my duties as mayor during my recovery. I am particularly thankful that I have a wonderful wife and two amazing daughters by my side as we face this challenge. I ask that you respect my privacy and my family’s with regard to this matter.”

Sarno added in a postscript, “and, of course with the power of prayer and the legendary reputation of ‘the Energizer Bunny’ Sister Mary Caritas, she’ll scare the ‘you know what’ out of this too!”

bankESB promotes Katie Woods to Assistant Branch Manager

By BusinessWest Staff October 28, 2024

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Katie Woods

EASTHAMPTON — bankESB recently promoted Katie Woods (LaValley) to assistant branch manager of its 770 Main St., Agawam office.

Woods joined bankESB earlier this year as a float teller supervisor. Previously, she was assistant branch manager at PeoplesBank and, before that, store operations manager at CVS Health. In her new role, Woods will assist the branch manager in reaching branch goals while striving to deliver excellent customer service and helping employees and customers unlock their potential.

Holyoke Mall to Host Halloween Mall-O-Ween on Oct. 31

By BusinessWest Staff October 28, 2024

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HOLYOKE — Families and children of all ages are invited to Holyoke Mall’s annual Halloween Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Participating mall businesses, along with community partners and local organizations, will be handing out hundreds of pounds of candy throughout the center, making it an ideal destination for little ghouls and goblins to safely gather treats.

Attendees can also participate in a Halloween costume contest via Instagram. Simply snap a photo while trick-or-treating at the mall, post it on Instagram, follow and tag the mall @HolyokeMall, and use the hashtag #HolyokeMallHalloween2024. Contestants must be at least 18 years old. Winners will be announced on Monday, Nov. 4 and awarded prizes.

Charity Golf Tournament Raises More Than $20,000 for Local Nonprofits

By BusinessWest Staff October 28, 2024

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AGAWAM — Allied Flooring, Paint and Design and Budget Cabinet Sales recently made donations to two local charities: $10,429.86 to Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, a Springfield-based program that connects local students with economic-education and financial-literacy programs aimed at setting them up for long-term career and financial success; and $10,429.86 to Gándara Center in Holyoke, which promotes the well-being of African-American and Hispanic people and others through healthcare, prevention, and education.

About 100 players and sponsors gathered for Allied’s first annual charity golf tournament last month at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. Members of the Allied team combined forces with other local businesses and vendors, engaging in friendly and fun competition while feeding a shared passion for charity.

“We believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us over the years,” Allied founder Mario Tedeschi said. “It is a privilege to contribute to such worthy causes and see how we can make a real difference together. Thank you to everyone who played a part in our first golf tournament.”

Through its first annual charity golf tournament, the home-design company surpassed expectations by raising enough money to split evenly between the two organizations.

“A well-balanced company is one that gives back to the community,” Allied President Jorge Morgado said. “We couldn’t be happier with the success of this event. The funds raised will help these two local nonprofits continue their work within the communities we all work and live in.”

Uduak Enyiema, vice president of Fund/Development & Community Relations at Gándara Center, said the organization is deeply grateful. “With Allied Flooring’s contribution, we can continue to provide needed resources and hope to our community, empowering people to overcome challenges and build brighter futures.”

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts President Amie Miarecki added that “we are so grateful for the incredible efforts by Allied Flooring and Budget Cabinets. It created awareness of JA’s programming and opened up opportunities for partnerships that will benefit the thousands of young people we serve in our region.”

BusinessTalk with Bill Gagnon, executive vice president and COO, Excel Dryer

By BusinessWest Staff October 28, 2024

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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 220: October 28, 2024

Joe Bednar talks with Bill Gagnon, executive vice president and COO, Excel Dryer

It’s hard to imagine anyone not having seen or used an Excel Dryer product, but there’s still plenty of opportunity for growth, says Bill Gagnon, executive vice president and COO at the East Longmeadow-based manufacturer and maker of the powerful, high-efficiency XLERATOR. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Gagnon talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about Excel’s latest product advancements, its cutting-edge work with advanced air filtration, its sustainably built headquarters expansion, its intriguing contributions to worldwide relief efforts (including in Turkey following a major earthquake), and much more. It’s must listening, so tune into BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest.

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Tickets on Sale for 2024 Women of Impact Award Gala

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Tickets are now on sale for BusinessWest’s seventh annual Women of Impact award gala. The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Tickets cost $95 per person, and tables of 10 are available. Click here to purchase tickets.

The 2024 Women of Impact, profiled in the Oct. 28 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com, are:

• Alison Berman, council director of Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts;

• Dianne Fuller Doherty, co-founder of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and former director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center’s Regional Office;

• 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.; and

• Dr. Shirley Jackson Whitaker, nephrologist, artist, and filmmaker.

The seventh annual Women of Impact program is presented by TommyCar Auto Group and Country Bank, and sponsored by Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

In 2018, BusinessWest created the Women of Impact program as a way to honor women in the region who are making an impact and creating positive change. Women of Impact was chosen as the name for the program because, while nominees can hail from the world of business, they can also emerge from other realms, such as the nonprofit community, public service, law enforcement, education, social work, the mentorship community, a combination of these.

The Great Halloween Drive-Thru Enters Final Weekend of Season

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2024

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WINDSOR, Conn. — Oct. 25-27 is the final weekend of the season for the fourth annual Great Halloween Drive-Thru event. Next to Brown’s Harvest, 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, Conn., visitors enter through the huge pumpkin head and stay in their vehicles while they drive along a journey of spooky holograms, special effects, sound effects, and projections.

The Great Halloween Drive-Thru is not scary. There are no live actors and no jump scares. Spooky fun without the scare, the Great Halloween Drive-Thru is the only event of its kind in the Northeast and draws visitors from across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Tickets cost $30 per car (cash only), paid at the entrance.

“We’ve had a record-breaking season and are excited for our final weekend. The weather looks great for families to enjoy all three days. This event is perfect for those who want Halloween fun without the scare. We’re the only attraction like this anywhere in the country, maybe — definitely in the Northeast,” said creator Frank Campiti, owner of Campiti Ventures.

“People come from all over Connecticut and Massachusetts to experience this family-friendly event,” he went on. “Parents and grandparents are always looking for fun things to do with their kids, and this is an experience the whole family can enjoy together. We have families coming back multiple nights, friends looking for something festive and fun to do together, couples on date night — this is the kind of event people of all ages enjoy.”

The Great Halloween Drive-Thru is sponsored by AMP Electrical Inc. Campiti Ventures is responsible for the highly successful Great Halloween Drive-Thru and Suffield Summer Fair and Fireworks. Click here for more information on the Great Halloween Drive-Thru, or follow on Facebook by clicking here.

Greenfield Savings Bank Promotes Cassandra Morrey

By BusinessWest Staff October 25, 2024

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Cassie Morrey

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Savings Bank announced the promotion of Cassandra “Cassie” Morrey to senior vice president and senior Residential Lending officer. She will succeed Lori Grover as head of the Residential Lending department, following Grover’s retirement in January 2025 after a long and successful tenure with Greenfield Savings Bank.

Morrey began her banking career in 2002 as a loan processor at the Bank of Western Massachusetts (now M&T Bank) and has been a valued member of Greenfield Savings Bank since 2010. With more than two decades of experience in the banking industry, she brings extensive expertise and leadership to her new role.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Morrey is deeply committed to community service. She currently serves on the boards of three nonprofit organizations: the Children’s Advocacy Center, Highland Ambulance EMS, and the Southampton Youth Athletic Assoc. basketball committee.

“We conducted an extensive selection process, and Cassie stood out as the ideal candidate for this leadership position,” said Tom Meshako, president and CEO of Greenfield Savings Bank. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the senior leadership team. Her dedication and vision make her an excellent fit to lead the Residential Lending department as we continue to deliver top-tier services to our customers.

“We are also deeply grateful for Lori Grover’s exceptional leadership and more than 30 years of service to our bank and community,” he added. “She will be greatly missed, but we are confident that Cassie is the right choice to carry the department forward.”

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