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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the months of August and September 2024.

HADLEY

Active Chiropractic
8 Goffe St.
Bradford Eichwald

Aegis Chiropractic
241 Russell St.
Lisa Sanderson

Alina’s Ristorante
96 Russell St.
MMAAB Inc.

Blueprint Gallery
138 Russell St.
Timothy Brewer

Giorgia’s Magic
225 Middle St.
Giorgia Nicolini

Viviyarn Fashion
267 Russell St., D4
Viviyarn Fashion Fuzhuang LLC

 

HOLYOKE

A Head Above Barber
1548 Northampton St.
Karen Mickey

CRDN of Central and Western Mass and Vermont
361 South St.
Heather Burbeck-Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez

General Cleaners of Holyoke
361 South St.
Heather Burbeck-Rodriguez

JC Parker
8 Highland Ave.
John Parker

Max Orient
509 Holyoke St.
John Chen

YJ Catering
112 High St.
Yamil Canales

PITTSFIELD

Alejanda Pastry
80 Dickinson Ave.
Maira Gomez

Berkelium Technology
63 Concord Parkway
Ross Comstock

Berkshire Green Leaf & Wellness LLC
150 North St.
Marlee Tyska

Blessed by Bryan
5 Cheshire Road
Bryan Green Berrios

Christine Bile Music LLC
28 Church St., #1407
Christine Bile

COAN Insurance Solutions
82 Wendell Ave.
Impact Financial Co.

DMC Funding
3435 Stelzer Road
Linda Heaston

Ejourneys-C
82 Wendell Ave.
EJ-C Inc.

Hillcrest Community Support Services
788 South St.
Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc.

Language Justice Solutions
241 Second St.
Maria Fuller, Alex Valdivieso

Mountain Magnolia Marketing
140 Broadview Ter.
Nichole C. Dupont LLC

Network Matters Inc.
82 Wendell Ave.
Marketing Matters Inc.

Quick Fix Mobile Repair and More
555 North St.
Tyler Alderman

Rocco’s North End Barbershop LLC
1175 North St.
Anthony Riello

Sharon Castro Beauty
5 Cheshire Road
Sharon Castro Mogollon

Sheri Iodice, RDN
42 Summer St.
Sheryl Iodice

Uncle Samuel Larios
33 Fairfield St.
Samuel Larios Bixcul

Whole Life Pet Products
1520 East St.
Fran Co. LLC

SOUTH HADLEY

Ace of Fades Barber Studio
130-138 College St.
Ace of Fades Barber Studio LLC

Heartwood Hives & Beekeeping
46 Bridge St.
Melissa Turgeon, Alain Turgeon

Jen’s Hair Care
341 Newton St.
Jen’s Hair Care LLC

Madlybyte
43 Laurie Ave.
Tyler Bourgeois

Mass Community Consulting
27 South St.
Jessica Krupa

wino.blog
39 Abbey St.
Karl Hidden

SOUTHWICK

Lakehouse Financial
6 North Pond Road
Mark Garrity

WESTFIELD

Alyssa’s Craft Corner
23 Whispering Wind Road
Alyssa Charland

A.R. Deliveries
63 Furrowtown Road
Anatolie Reznicenco

Bertera Motors of Westfield Inc.
167 Springfield Road
Bertera Motors of West Springfield Inc.

Bonte
18 School St.
Eliezer Burgus

Chalmers & Kubeck North
24 Elise St.
Martin O’Connell

Complete Lawn & Landscape
273 Prospect St. Ext.
Kyle Patrick

Cutting Edge Hair Salon
45 East Meadow St.
Robina Saleem

Dunkin’ Donuts
1 Ely Road
Pleasant Street Donuts LLC

Fox Eye Photography
1925 East Mountain Road
Jessica Beaupre

Hardware Specialties
94 North Elm St., #204
Steve Bagley

Javo Publication
125 Ridgecrest Dr.
Jeff Vanoudenhove

Latko Printing & Marketing
204 Southampton Road
John Latko & Co. Inc.

Maura Bonavita Skin Care
154 Wild Flower Circle
Maura Bonavita

Mikes Tree Service & Landscaping
14 William St.
Michael Christodlous

Northside Creamery
519 Southampton Road
Petrina Fondakowski, Andrew Fondakowski

One World Gallery LLC
121 North Elm St.
One World Gallery LLC

Petsmart
273B East Main St.
Petsmart LLC

Seymour Auto
19 Railroad Ave.
KBR Enterprises LLC

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Apple Tree Program LLC
122 Heywood Ave.
The Apple Tree Program LLC

Babylon Barber Shop
716 Union St.
Babylon Barber Shop

Guns & Gun Parts
983 Westfield St.
Guns & Gun Parts

Infinite Hair by Katie
1817 Riverdale St.
Infinite Hair by Katie

Lucky 7 Nail & Spa
1146 Union St.
Lucky 7 Nail & Spa

The Next Street MA LLC
68 Baldwin St.
The Next Street MA LLC

 

Bankruptcies

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

Akram, Nadia
95 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/19/2024

Beaudoin, Jean B.
38 Warsaw Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/23/2024

Brown, Jeffrey
8 Ridgeview Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/19/2024

Cartagena, Joel
391 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/28/2024

Churchill, Stephen
4 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/22/2024

Dorlouis, Debra A.
68 State St., Apt. 401
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/23/2024

Dufresne, Jessica M.
736 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/28/2024

Dufresne, Michael A.
10 Wright Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/28/2024

Fontaine, Melody L.
40 Brunelle St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/27/2024

Garrant, Buffie A.
38 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/26/2024

Gedenberg, Sandra
PO Box 5
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/19/2024

Godbolt, Wilfred
65 Pendelton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/20/2024

Gregory, Rachel Genevieve-Ann
a/k/a Molina, Rachel Gregory
99 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/23/2024

Grogan, Noreen A.
32 Park Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/27/2024

Hedblom, Timothy H.
27 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/27/2024

Koval, Sabrina
29 Jennings St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/21/2024

Lafond, Henri David
129 Edgewood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/20/2024

LaFontaine, Holly A.
44 Florence St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/27/2024

Landry, Linda M.
28 Glen Albyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/19/2024

Lemieux, Michael R.
45 River St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/27/2024

Leonard, Ewaugh Regina
200 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/27/2024

Martin, Jessica L.
65 Meadow St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/23/2024

McIntyre, Christopher D.
McIntyre, Amanda M.
37 South John St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/20/2024

Medeiros, Laura L.
72 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/17/2024

Meskill, Joshua W.
58 Margaret St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/28/2024

Moreno Figueroa, German
a/k/a Moreno, German
92 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020-2427
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/17/2024

Perez, James M.
1475 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/21/2024

Picardi, Patricia Ann
25 Helen Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/22/2024

Scaringi, Jennifer Anne
80 Damon Road, #5308
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/26/2024

Soley, Jeffrey J.
Dudley, Robyn E.
555 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/20/2024

Stebbins, Giles S.
P.O. Box 38
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/19/2024

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

ASHFIELD

537 West Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $643,000
Buyer: Alan Ross
Seller: Dennis A. Nolan INT
Date: 08/20/24

BERNARDSTON

273 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Seller: Vicki Fellows
Date: 08/29/24

BUCKLAND

12 Wilde Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Justin V. Bujdoss
Seller: Godfrey INT
Date: 08/23/24

CHARLEMONT

193 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $355,900
Buyer: Maria Frias
Seller: Melody L. Whelden
Date: 08/30/24

CONWAY

115 Ives Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Russell A. French
Seller: Sheila A. French
Date: 08/26/24

DEERFIELD

24 Elm Circle
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Heather A. Wemhoener
Seller: J. Regish & T. Delaney JLT
Date: 08/30/24

31 West St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Simon M. Ellott
Seller: Madelaine E. Bartlett
Date: 08/30/24

ERVING

6 Church St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Arthur Bembury
Seller: William A. Bembury
Date: 08/30/24

11 High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Dale C. Kowacki
Seller: Kowacki, Rae, (Estate)
Date: 08/29/24

 

GILL

26 Oak St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Samuel P. Plotkin
Seller: Bryan Hobbs
Date: 08/28/24

7 Oak St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Pacled Properties Inc.
Seller: Sheue Y. Hwu
Date: 08/30/24

47 South Cross Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Alexander S. Pirozhkov
Seller: David P. Tetreault
Date: 08/30/24

GREENFIELD

205 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Heather M. Greene
Seller: Carsten R. Dahl
Date: 08/26/24

2 Earl Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Nathalie Arnold
Seller: Heath Hutchinson
Date: 08/28/24

97 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kathleen Harris
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 08/30/24

7 Myrtle St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ellen D. Cookson
Seller: Alex K. Phakos
Date: 08/19/24

14 Pierce St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Hallie Abelman
Seller: Caleb M. Stempel
Date: 08/27/24

42 Rockland Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Wende Mueller
Seller: Parsons, Joanne P., (Estate)
Date: 08/22/24

246 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $368,500
Buyer: Misti Boettiger
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 08/29/24

37 Silvio O. Conte Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $649,000
Buyer: Breakaway Real Estate LLC
Seller: John T. Koehler
Date: 08/19/24

336 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alexander P. Morin
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 08/23/24

HEATH

5 State Farm Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Peter M. Maitland
Seller: Phillips INT
Date: 08/28/24

LEVERETT

63 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $632,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Ewing
Seller: Cousins, Andrea B., (Estate)
Date: 08/30/24

MONTAGUE

88-90 2nd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Elinor Jarvin
Seller: Herny A. Brown
Date: 08/29/24

11 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $491,000
Buyer: Shiran Neumann
Seller: Quentin K. Reynolds
Date: 08/20/24

90 South Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Colby A. Mailloux
Seller: Tyler G. Hobbs
Date: 08/30/24

34 School St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Mark D. Hutton
Seller: Sean D. Alexander
Date: 08/26/24

NEW SALEM

78 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Graham L. Hsu
Seller: Ryan D. Greeley
Date: 08/23/24

NORTHFIELD

27 Aldrich St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Fofija R. Sutton
Seller: Matthew T. Witz
Date: 08/30/24

44 Pentecost Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Kelsey O’Brien
Seller: Gould FT
Date: 08/23/24

17 West Lane
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joel H. Padovani
Seller: William E. Ferguson
Date: 08/30/24

ORANGE

12 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Make Investments Great Again LLC
Seller: Jason A. Sherman
Date: 08/26/24

55 Benham St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $240,500
Buyer: Cynthia L. Teto
Seller: Brent R. Salvetti
Date: 08/28/24

74 Harrison Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Carol Diesel
Seller: John P. Ferguson
Date: 08/20/24

102 King St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Sarie L. Whitehouse
Seller: Joshua J. Tyler
Date: 08/22/24

108 Lake Mattawa Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Daniel Rowe
Seller: Kim M. Jarvenpaa
Date: 08/30/24

371 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Olga RT
Seller: Dennis F. Bramhall
Date: 08/22/24

387 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Athol Realty Investments LLC
Seller: Gambrell, Ellen H., (Estate)
Date: 08/30/24

SHELBURNE

359 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kurt E. Damkoehler
Seller: Deerfield Ave Realty Inc.
Date: 08/19/24

286 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Jeremy Kingsbury
Seller: Edward W. Blatchford Int.
Date: 08/23/24

77 Reynolds Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $460,500
Buyer: Carmen L. Bassett
Seller: Jeremy Kingsbury
Date: 08/23/24

SHUTESBURY

325 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Claire Pless
Seller: Mari L. Vlach
Date: 08/30/24

366 Pelham Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $593,000
Buyer: Michael Lennon
Seller: Kerry L. Blanchard
Date: 08/19/24

SUNDERLAND

332 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $469,000
Buyer: Rebecca Bleecher
Seller: Kipa Realty Inc.
Date: 08/22/24

WENDELL

59 Gate Lane
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hollows Keep TR
Seller: Stephen A. Geosits
Date: 08/21/24

WHATELY

11 Poplar Hill Road
Whately, MA 01039
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Michael F. Mahar
Seller: Anita T. Dimartino
Date: 08/30/24

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

131 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Dfg Property Group LLC
Seller: Rcf2 Acquisition TR
Date: 08/19/24

9 Alfred Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Anthony Sciartelli
Seller: Dalton T. Boglisch
Date: 08/23/24

115 Anthony St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Hakan Kirca
Seller: Kmak LLC
Date: 08/29/24

113 Bridge St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Alex Korotich
Seller: Steven A. Aviles
Date: 08/20/24

63 Coronet Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Dalton Boglisch
Seller: Flipping Best LLC
Date: 08/23/24

47 Day St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Norman R. Olden
Seller: William J. Egan
Date: 08/30/24

23 Giffin Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Robert L. Maxton
Seller: Scott E. Skolnick
Date: 08/26/24

11 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Alh Properties LLC
Seller: Heath Dion
Date: 08/27/24

105 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Erin McGee
Seller: Christine C. Zawacki
Date: 08/26/24

455 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Mary Hill
Seller: Paula S. Wittenberg
Date: 08/26/24

976 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Jolcy LLC
Seller: Vadzim Hrytskevich
Date: 08/30/24

42 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Samuel P. McMurray
Seller: Steven M. Forni
Date: 08/23/24

660 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: James B. Meyers
Seller: Erica Perkins
Date: 08/23/24

14 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Michael J. Paynter
Seller: Steven W. Sojkowski
Date: 08/29/24

184 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Neal R. Churchill
Seller: David Boisvert
Date: 08/30/24

101 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Brittany M. Kingan
Seller: Colleen A. Delair
Date: 08/27/24

35-37 Royal St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Skypec LLC
Seller: Kerry Norman
Date: 08/29/24

595 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Daniel Sherry
Seller: Mark C. Watson LT
Date: 08/29/24

470 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Ermir Sefa
Seller: Mildred F. Krause
Date: 08/30/24

163 Senator Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Michael A. Andre
Seller: Norman R. Olden
Date: 08/30/24

1162 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $5,155,652
Buyer: Pcr Agawam LLC
Seller: 1162-1172 Springfield St. Realty
Date: 08/22/24

1176 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $234,348
Buyer: Pcr Agawam LLC
Seller: 1176 Springfield St. Realty
Date: 08/22/24

43 Sterling Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Russo
Seller: Danielle Baker
Date: 08/23/24

BLANDFORD

7 Herrick Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Alla Lapsova
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 08/23/24

BRIMFIELD

71 Dunhamtown Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Timothy Bresnahan
Seller: Sandra D. Riveron
Date: 08/26/24

31 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $300,800
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Ethan Kean
Date: 08/29/24

71 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $426,500
Buyer: Richard Curtiss
Seller: Robert Brodeur
Date: 08/23/24

CHESTER

278 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Jose A. Andino
Seller: Renee A. Healy
Date: 08/21/24

 

CHICOPEE

109 9th Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Federal National Mortgage Assn.
Seller: Robert G. Schwalm
Date: 08/29/24

45 Armanella St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Robert Ducharme
Seller: Natalie Bys
Date: 08/19/24

26 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Wei Yan
Seller: Gary E. Boutot
Date: 08/23/24

93 Caddyshack Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Reginald Ghiden
Seller: Jason A. Lonczak
Date: 08/30/24

48 Charpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mariana E. De Figueroa
Seller: Blainpursuant, Mary M., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/24

424 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Blanca A. Rivas
Seller: Roseann Bonatakis
Date: 08/23/24

77 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Joseph C. Rogers
Seller: Jordan A. Lafrennie
Date: 08/22/24

39 Dewey St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Alexis M. Rivera
Seller: Loridan A. Mardukhayeva
Date: 08/27/24

147 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $467,000
Buyer: Jose A. Baez
Seller: Livingwater Capital LLC
Date: 08/30/24

149 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Eric J. Piskorowski
Seller: Marianne M. Gregersen
Date: 08/23/24

664 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Christopher Nascembini
Seller: Alex Alvarez
Date: 08/23/24

37 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Isaac Boahen
Seller: Richard J. Deska
Date: 08/23/24

165 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $316,575
Buyer: Jose M. Figueroa
Seller: Anthony L. Fortunato
Date: 08/30/24

64 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Dylan R. Casey
Seller: Paul H. Courchesne
Date: 08/19/24

111 Paderewski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Corning
Seller: Coalie RT
Date: 08/30/24

551 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Martin J. Cahill
Seller: Rita A. Bernier
Date: 08/29/24

56 Randall St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Mario J. Dipaolo
Seller: Yoko Belczyk
Date: 08/26/24

87 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Bret Thibault
Seller: Carl Buss
Date: 08/19/24

1380 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $2,922,556
Buyer: Western Mill LLC
Seller: Parisi Family Partnership LP
Date: 08/21/24

51 Shirley St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Ian J. Currie
Seller: Joyce Koske
Date: 08/23/24

152 Silvin Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Jose Irizarry
Seller: Norman R. Boucher
Date: 08/23/24

103 Ward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jahnyce K. Cameron
Seller: Manioudakis NT
Date: 08/30/24

48 West St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $960,000
Buyer: Mjtd LLC
Seller: Strong Building Co. LLC
Date: 08/22/24

EAST LONGMEADOW

27 Albano Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Rafael Crespo
Seller: Janet L. Wrinkle
Date: 08/21/24

9 Edwill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Daniel F. Bechum
Date: 08/21/24

60 Favorite Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Jason Chauvin
Seller: Panther NT
Date: 08/29/24

22 Granby St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sanjay Timilsina
Seller: Timothy A. Bates
Date: 08/30/24

183 Mapleshade Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Matthew K. O’Brien
Seller: Anastasia Marangoudakis
Date: 08/29/24

155 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Zachary Perkins
Seller: Hanbyul Chang
Date: 08/30/24

45 Rockingham Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Connor FT
Seller: Timothy P. Crimmins Jr. RET
Date: 08/30/24

14 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Erin K. Coughlin
Seller: Richard B. Cuoco
Date: 08/23/24

27 Wedgewood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Kimberly S. Staggs
Seller: Thomas McLaughlin
Date: 08/19/24

12 William St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Ronald Joseph
Seller: Ronald P. Lavoie
Date: 08/27/24

43 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Erin Gawronski
Seller: Zachary D. Perkins
Date: 08/30/24

HAMPDEN

54 Genevieve Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Gary J. Monteleone
Seller: Susan E. Crowley
Date: 08/19/24

62 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $518,400
Buyer: Shelby L. Rios
Seller: Derek M. Gray
Date: 08/28/24

64 Potash Hill Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Mohammed Abdraba
Seller: Dawn Sheldon
Date: 08/19/24

37 River Park Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Michael V. Jones
Seller: Gail M. Lefebvre
Date: 08/23/24

115 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Fiore Grasetti
Seller: Elayne Stratton
Date: 08/28/24

HOLLAND

23 Collette Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hillary Dahl
Seller: Michael J. Swanson
Date: 08/30/24

11 Craig Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Lawrence P. Rodrigues
Seller: Boniface, Gary J., (Estate)
Date: 08/30/24

46 East Brimfield Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Brian A. Rak
Seller: Christina M. Rootes-Hunter
Date: 08/29/24

5 Roberts Park Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $168,030
Buyer: Fed Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
Seller: David Noyes
Date: 08/20/24

161 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Charles Jetter
Seller: Shannon Horn-Eldred
Date: 08/22/24

HOLYOKE

14 Albion St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $628,000
Buyer: American Supplies & Rental LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 08/28/24

495 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $576,500
Buyer: 495 Appleton LLC
Seller: Holyoke Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 08/26/24

86-88 Brook St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Robert Thomas
Seller: Austin Monett
Date: 08/27/24

108 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nahndi M. Ali
Seller: Romero, Marta, (Estate)
Date: 08/30/24

130-132 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Xavier Hernandez
Seller: Provencal, Maxwell L. J., (Estate)
Date: 08/29/24

1030 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Alanna Tiernan
Seller: Alexandro R. Ramirez
Date: 08/28/24

57 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Adefunmilola O. Attitebi
Seller: Chiang Mai LLC
Date: 08/30/24

91 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Michael Forman
Seller: Sherani Weatherington
Date: 08/22/24

10 Ernest Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Michael E. Craven
Seller: Christian Midua IRT
Date: 08/23/24

2 Irving St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $521,000
Buyer: Catherine Rowen
Seller: Roxann A. Callender
Date: 08/29/24

58 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Juan M. Moscoso-Mejia
Seller: Clement, Louis P., (Estate)
Date: 08/28/24

427 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wollaston Real Estate Investments LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 08/28/24

51 North Summer St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Stewart D. Wilkerson
Seller: Carmen R. Martinez
Date: 08/23/24

206 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Leannice Del Valle
Seller: Yvan S. Audet
Date: 08/29/24

LONGMEADOW

108 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Diane V. Yensen
Seller: Philip J. Godeck
Date: 08/19/24

392 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Joseph Berouard
Seller: Leo J. Berrouard
Date: 08/19/24

48 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Cranberry Real Estate LLC
Seller: Sushila Chahal
Date: 08/30/24

48 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $562,500
Buyer: Layla C. Mocio
Seller: Cranberry Real Estate LLC
Date: 08/30/24

498 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $422,500
Buyer: Mei C. Chu
Seller: Daniel S. Regan
Date: 08/19/24

54 Fernleaf Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Annmarie Martinez
Seller: Fabricio Ochoa
Date: 08/23/24

85 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Jean-Charles
Seller: Justin D. Weber
Date: 08/20/24

81 Green Willow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $729,900
Buyer: Daniel Chase
Seller: Gainski Funding TR
Date: 08/30/24

50 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Michael Muia
Seller: David G. Wartman
Date: 08/30/24

244 Overbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,613,767
Buyer: Hailey K. King-Reome
Seller: Pag Ft
Date: 08/30/24

108 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $464,900
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Dougal
Seller: Jonathan L. Fein
Date: 08/29/24

26 Sherwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Xinrui Huang
Seller: Marcus J. Bouchard
Date: 08/29/24

146 Silver Birch Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $807,000
Buyer: Jared Butlin
Seller: Lawrence Nedwed
Date: 08/19/24

37 South Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Howard G. Hinds
Seller: Robert E. Kelley
Date: 08/22/24

LUDLOW

336 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Carlton R. Roy
Seller: Katherine L. Provencher
Date: 08/21/24

419 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Carol E. Robin
Seller: Karl E. Hoeckh
Date: 08/19/24

Avelino Way, Lot 5
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Lee Realty Co. LLC
Seller: Paulo Baltazar
Date: 08/28/24

161 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jose Santos
Seller: Sedelow, Gerald D., (Estate)
Date: 08/23/24

557 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Faith E. Ackerman
Seller: Frederick Gamache
Date: 08/19/24

140 Dowd Court
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: James D. Preston
Seller: Kenneth R. Germain
Date: 08/27/24

76 Hill Ter.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Delores Zimmer
Seller: Joao D. Pinto
Date: 08/29/24

27 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Jorge Ruiz
Seller: Christian A. Potter
Date: 08/23/24

55-57 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $398,250
Buyer: Zhi Huang
Seller: Maria I. Rodrigues
Date: 08/30/24

41 Stevens St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Estelle C. Janisieski
Seller: Grace Dias
Date: 08/30/24

311 Ventura St., Lot 107
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Stephen G. Young
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 08/26/24

35 West Akard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Danielle Moore
Seller: Regina A. Morrissey
Date: 08/27/24

MONSON

47 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ralph S. Rinaldi
Seller: Rebecca L. Mycyk
Date: 08/30/24

9 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Savannah J. Finney
Seller: Orluk FT
Date: 08/27/24

31 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Olson
Seller: Webster, Steven J., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/24

15 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Dimitri A. Lowell
Seller: Olatunde Cooper
Date: 08/19/24

95 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Connor K. Skowyra
Seller: Andrew H. Linkenhoker
Date: 08/30/24

PALMER

257 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Jennison
Seller: Bruce J. Geary
Date: 08/29/24

2018 Central St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Michael A. Houle
Seller: Jane A. Bobowicz
Date: 08/30/24

5 Crawford St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Romilda D. Heneghan
Seller: West Jam Man LLC
Date: 08/29/24

15 Cyd Alan St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Eric S. Smith
Seller: Marc J. Semon
Date: 08/23/24

66 Mason St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Thinh Huynh
Seller: Lori Hathaway-Towsley
Date: 08/27/24

1252-1254 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: CNC Management LLC
Seller: Paula A. Haley
Date: 08/23/24

SPRINGFIELD

339 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Julissa F. Vazquez
Seller: Millennia Development LLC
Date: 08/23/24

842-844 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brooke E. Coughlin
Seller: William F. Cassidy
Date: 08/21/24

116 Amherst St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Bricmore Property Investments LLC
Seller: James Scott
Date: 08/19/24

227 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Manchester Enterprises LLC
Seller: Bonnie M. McCabe
Date: 08/26/24

98-100 Barnum St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Audrey R. Kettle
Seller: Simpson, Vivian M., (Estate)
Date: 08/29/24

17 Beaumont Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Santos C. Jimenez
Seller: Irene Eliopoulos
Date: 08/20/24

645 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: 70 Milford Street RT
Seller: 645 Belmont Ave. RT
Date: 08/30/24

174-176 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Marlin N. Tejeda-Melo
Seller: Presley Williams
Date: 08/26/24

54 Bevier St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Sareen Properties LLC
Seller: Cascade Funding Mortgage TR
Date: 08/26/24

271 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Mateo
Seller: Glenn D. Benson-Lewis
Date: 08/30/24

136 Bowdoin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Rusty Polsgrove
Seller: Michael D. Wiseman
Date: 08/23/24

178 Bowdoin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Kisha N. Jones
Seller: Roderick R. Barton
Date: 08/28/24

50 Burton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ian C. Graney
Seller: Livingwater Capital LLC
Date: 08/27/24

44 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Marisela Arias
Seller: Ernie E. Colon
Date: 08/23/24

47 Colton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: 413 Realty LLC
Seller: Eliezar Garcia LLC
Date: 08/21/24

33 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Giavanni J. Thomson
Seller: Jose M. Flores
Date: 08/30/24

20 County St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Ruby Rosario
Seller: Gerald J. Roncalli
Date: 08/23/24

17 Delmore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jason A. McCreary
Seller: John Sourdiffe
Date: 08/28/24

47 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Percilla Jones
Seller: Danny R. Kettle
Date: 08/30/24

707 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: 7 Star Dickinson Realty LLC
Seller: Atlantis Real Estate LLC
Date: 08/30/24

715-717 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: 7 Star Dickinson Realty LLC
Seller: Atlantis Real Estate LLC
Date: 08/30/24

110-112 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Charly Lenescar
Seller: Marilyn Norman
Date: 08/30/24

32-34 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Anthony Yeboah
Seller: 32-34 Dunmoreland St. LLC
Date: 08/29/24

30 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joejoe Properties LLC
Seller: Ruiz, Carmelo Ortiz, (Estate)
Date: 08/23/24

18-20 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Emilia Capuano
Date: 08/20/24

19 Edgewood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Maria L. Lopez
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 08/30/24

239 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Danielz M. Salas-Ortiz
Seller: Jesse Carman
Date: 08/30/24

119 Feltham Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Shaun J. Mateus
Seller: Desiree Y. Brown
Date: 08/28/24

10 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Yuriko Maldonado
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 08/20/24

80 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ezekiel J. Cardona
Seller: Silver Snake Properties LLC
Date: 08/26/24

96 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $445,500
Buyer: Mivida Domercant
Seller: Luis M. Rodriguez
Date: 08/27/24

44-46 Gordon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Yanercy Diaz
Seller: Melanie Pham
Date: 08/21/24

386 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jose Pabon
Seller: Monique D. Seabrooks
Date: 08/30/24

19 Greene Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Amanda Vega
Seller: Joejoe Properties LLC
Date: 08/22/24

31-33 Hayden Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robi M. Pearson
Seller: Nres LLC
Date: 08/28/24

90 Hillside Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Noelia Ortiz
Seller: Hector R. Rosado
Date: 08/26/24

409 Holcomb Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Anthony Almodovar
Seller: Jeffrey A. Sophinos
Date: 08/23/24

65-67 Hollywood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Michael D. Barros
Seller: CT Assets 2 LLC
Date: 08/30/24

23 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Krisq & Johnnyb LLC
Seller: Quinn, William Edward, (Estate)
Date: 08/30/24

194 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jessie N. Lozada-Gomez
Seller: Creton Spencer
Date: 08/19/24

38 Itendale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Shara Randolph
Seller: Raul Gomez
Date: 08/28/24

37 Jennings St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Arlen Y. Escobar
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 08/19/24

47 Lansing Place
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jorge Lopez
Seller: Vince LLC
Date: 08/27/24

17 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Casa Bonita Apt LLC
Seller: Fossa, William Michael, (Estate)
Date: 08/28/24

86-88 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01001
Amount: $2,828,104
Buyer: Papyrus Equities LLC
Seller: Springfield Gardens LP
Date: 07/22/24

67-69 Market St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $880,000
Buyer: Market Partners LLC
Seller: 67 Market Street LLC
Date: 08/29/24

20 Maura St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jean D. Ntalagana
Seller: Melissa S. Laws
Date: 08/23/24

28 Michigan St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Michelle Berthiaume
Seller: Shawn M. Boisclair
Date: 08/20/24

92 Mill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Magaly Torres
Seller: Anthony Luczkow
Date: 08/27/24

631 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Lesvia S. Coton
Seller: Brian E. Figueroa-Solis
Date: 08/30/24

87 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jocelyn Brown
Seller: Maria M. Oquendo
Date: 08/26/24

290 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Oakland Street Properties LLC
Seller: Winners O. LLC
Date: 08/29/24

294 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Oakland Street Properties LLC
Seller: Winners O LLC
Date: 08/29/24

298 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Oakland Street Properties LLC
Seller: Winners O LLC
Date: 08/29/24

110 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kevin Labonte
Seller: Dne Pro Properties LLC
Date: 08/27/24

1276 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Julio Ayala
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 08/23/24

97 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $324,261
Seller: Mary E. Dunlap
Date: 08/27/24

214 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Tucker J. Lee
Seller: Lori J. Marchand
Date: 08/22/24

70 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Patricia Benoit
Seller: Siddeequah A. Williams
Date: 08/30/24

86 Paulk Ter.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Blue Oak Development LLC
Seller: Keith P. Diaugustino
Date: 08/19/24

27 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Anthony C. Beckford
Seller: Michael A. Simmons
Date: 08/23/24

115 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $390,500
Buyer: Jose R. Sirin
Seller: Ariana Nunez
Date: 08/28/24

60 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Elpidio Decena-Pena
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 08/30/24

140 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Erika M. Berrios
Seller: Manning, Susan E., (Estate)
Date: 08/21/24

222 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Javier C. Diaz
Seller: Rebecca Goda
Date: 08/26/24

24-26 Sachem St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Onassis Martinez
Seller: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Date: 08/26/24

288 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Emily Le
Seller: Cascade Mortgage Funding HB13
Date: 08/27/24

68 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Mangali Sarki
Seller: Thomas P. Lynch
Date: 08/28/24

28 Schley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,100
Buyer: Robert D. Gauvin
Seller: Malone, Richard F., (Estate)
Date: 08/23/24

4 Seneca St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jjj17 LLC
Seller: Tomas Ferreira
Date: 08/30/24

6 Shelby St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Emily Edwards
Seller: ARJ Enterprises LLC
Date: 08/30/24

156 Slater Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael Bogan
Seller: Shaquana Bailey
Date: 08/30/24

78 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Cassandra Rolon
Seller: Charles A. Brooks
Date: 08/27/24

663-665 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ivan Pimentel
Seller: North East Construction Services Inc.
Date: 08/29/24

711 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Loraine M. Sopena-Fontanez
Seller: Jjs Capital Investments LLC
Date: 08/30/24

29 Suzanne St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $181,321
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Margaret A. Manning
Date: 08/26/24

49 Sylvester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Glendaliz G. Gonzalez
Seller: 49 Sylvester LLC
Date: 08/23/24

24 Thornton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Elisandro G. Aleman
Seller: Amber D. Degrandpre
Date: 08/20/24

101 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $201,883
Buyer: LB-Igloo Properties IV LLC
Seller: Aileen Reyes
Date: 08/28/24

92 Wayne St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Maria Da Silva
Seller: Jamie E. Pimentel
Date: 08/30/24

79 Westbanks Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: First Landing Investors LLC
Seller: Mayshell C. Mora-Cyrus
Date: 08/23/24

79 Westbanks Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $262,200
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: First Landing Investors LLC
Date: 08/23/24

800 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Efrain Guardado
Seller: Jobmtc LLC
Date: 08/19/24

83-85 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $362,300
Buyer: Timothy M. Hansen
Seller: Spring Forth Properties LLC
Date: 08/22/24

65 Wilshire Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Fallah Razzak
Seller: Gaynor, Steven R., (Estate)
Date: 08/26/24

SOUTHWICK

14 Brayton Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dawn Parker
Seller: Beverly S. Zahnke FT
Date: 08/27/24

1 Cedar St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: John Oleksak
Seller: Johnson, Mabel A., (Estate)
Date: 08/23/24

19 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $970,000
Buyer: Jonathan Chinea
Seller: Mehmet Mizanoglu
Date: 08/27/24

9 Noble Steed Xing
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,153,000
Buyer: Austin F. Orszulak
Seller: H. & Valerie Dulude RT
Date: 08/19/24

WALES

111-R Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Ryan Whisman
Seller: Susan Smith
Date: 08/29/24

2 Willow Dell Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Edward T. Merriam
Seller: Michael G. Foster
Date: 08/30/24

WEST SPRINGFIELD

370 Brush Hill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Orchard Holdings LLC
Seller: Jeffrey F. Craig
Date: 08/30/24

170 Central Miami St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Celeste L. Provost
Seller: Gerald V. Miller
Date: 08/23/24

283 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Roman Chirilov
Seller: Joanne C. Leslie TR
Date: 08/23/24

47 Deer Run Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $532,000
Buyer: Mansi K. Patel
Seller: Michael T. Moriarty
Date: 08/28/24

119 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: William F. Seney
Seller: Bethann Cook
Date: 08/19/24

42 George St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Matthew Badten
Seller: Lawrence R. Phillips
Date: 08/29/24

14 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Miroslav Nesterchuk
Seller: Jennie B. Kiczek
Date: 08/30/24

27 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Bianca Lambert
Seller: Michelle A. Mirti
Date: 08/30/24

63 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $305,500
Buyer: Gloria York
Seller: Dawn E. Roberts
Date: 08/23/24

1011 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $9,500,000
Buyer: LND West Springfield LLC
Seller: Springfield Welcome LLC
Date: 08/30/24

175 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: K. L. & David B. White RET
Seller: Gureckis, Agnes M., (Estate)
Date: 08/22/24

16 Ryan Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Karna S. Tamang
Seller: Daniel J. Desnoyers
Date: 08/28/24

44 Smyrna St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Howe
Seller: Bedard, Dorothy Ann, (Estate)
Date: 08/21/24

28 Spring St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Julianna Brooks
Seller: Maa Property LLC
Date: 08/19/24

529 Union St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joshua Ayala
Seller: Ajaykumar R. Desai
Date: 08/23/24

WESTFIELD

112 Beverly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Bornail Achelus
Seller: Pamela A. Gintowt
Date: 08/27/24

43 Broad St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Smol Business LLC
Seller: Edem Inc.
Date: 08/29/24

11 Conner Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Congamond Management LLC
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 08/21/24

7 Dudley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Chis-Home LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Date: 08/30/24

1380 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Alan W. Fini
Seller: Debra M. Baldiga
Date: 08/23/24

22 Fairview Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: David W. Saltus
Seller: Carol W. Saltus
Date: 08/30/24

11 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Vladislav Mozolevskiy
Seller: Naples Home Buyers TR
Date: 08/29/24

33 Fowler St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $20,150,000
Buyer: Boise Cascade Building Materials
Seller: Ronald E. Schortmann
Date: 08/23/24

16 Gail Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Monica E. Theriaque
Seller: Janet E. Forry
Date: 08/23/24

58 George St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Ivan Kozar
Seller: Roman Radetskyi
Date: 08/28/24

15 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Ednier J. Cruz
Seller: Angela M. Santos
Date: 08/23/24

714 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Griffin Simpson
Seller: Laura Blockel
Date: 08/30/24

36 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Eduard Pomaznuk
Seller: Victor Marchenkov
Date: 08/22/24

67 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: New Rez LLC
Seller: Nancy C. Blair
Date: 08/26/24

121 Otis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Elena Abashina
Seller: Daniel Mosijchuk
Date: 08/30/24

44 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Carlos Cruz
Seller: Brian Litwak
Date: 08/27/24

19 Railroad Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Kbr Enterprises LLC
Seller: Westfield Riverside LLC
Date: 08/23/24

4 Rita Mary Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Robert E. Kelley
Seller: Glen P. Perlmutter
Date: 08/22/24

79 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Justin I. Medina
Seller: Monica E. Theriaque
Date: 08/23/24

446 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Mike M. Makarchuk
Seller: Deborah S. Buzzee
Date: 08/29/24

14 Stuart Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Alexis Cooper
Seller: No Limit Assets LLC
Date: 08/22/24

27 West Glen Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Jacob Lane
Seller: Brian M. Connors
Date: 08/22/24

1272 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Chelsea Popko
Seller: John B. Davies
Date: 08/21/24

WILBRAHAM

17 Bellows Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Angela B. Berthaume
Seller: S. Mortazavi-Zanjani
Date: 08/29/24

3264 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Leonard M. Sears
Date: 08/27/24

41 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: James T. Demas
Seller: Sara M. Bronner
Date: 08/28/24

60 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Sorgalim Rodriguez-Madera
Seller: Congamond Management LLC
Date: 08/30/24

18 Cooley Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: MW RT
Seller: Edward S. Porter
Date: 08/19/24

25 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Vincent E. Spagnolo
Seller: Joseph M. Kane
Date: 08/22/24

28 Hemingway Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Regan
Seller: Carol E. Robin
Date: 08/19/24

47 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Steven A. Paige
Seller: Stanley J. Strycharz RET
Date: 08/19/24

11 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Andrew Grenier
Seller: Mary M. Bryant
Date: 08/28/24

7 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Steven A. Aviles
Seller: Richard H. Ryan
Date: 08/20/24

11 Ripley St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jillian Watson
Seller: Alfred R. Ocamp
Date: 08/29/24

1028 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $311,500
Buyer: Sujerly Escobar
Seller: Sa Nguyen
Date: 08/23/24

787 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Thomas D. Curcio
Seller: Szf Properties LLC
Date: 08/21/24

874 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Zacher
Seller: Ethan J. Lafreniere
Date: 08/20/24

1 Sylvan Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: James C. Adams
Seller: Scott D. Skala
Date: 08/26/24

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

529 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01072
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Western Mass Winery Group LLC
Seller: Audrey Fountain
Date: 08/30/24

Lawrence Cirle, Lot 1
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: DJ Engineering Consultant
Seller: David Leith
Date: 08/30/24

114 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Tiarsmith
Seller: Ali S. Moghaddam
Date: 08/29/24

74 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $631,000
Buyer: Nathaniel W. Kerbin
Seller: Harry E. Seelig RET
Date: 08/30/24

BELCHERTOWN

24 2 Ponds Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Nam Tran
Seller: Robert J. Canale
Date: 08/29/24

154 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $1,525,000
Buyer: North Harlow LLC
Seller: Cedarwood Apts. LLC
Date: 08/30/24

485 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: Warren N. Schreiber
Date: 08/28/24

19 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Laura Mcpherson
Seller: Diana B. Jones
Date: 08/29/24

565 George Hannum Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Alison C. Averette
Seller: Ralph P. Guisti
Date: 08/20/24

10 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Amir Eshtiaghi
Seller: Timothy J. Luce
Date: 08/30/24

State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Town Of Belchertown
Seller: Claire A. Gingras RET
Date: 08/23/24

30 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $425,500
Buyer: Xiaobin Zheng
Seller: Arpc LLC
Date: 08/26/24

CHESTERFIELD

108 South St.
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $686,875
Buyer: Gregory M. Bishop
Seller: Tessier FT
Date: 08/19/24

CUMMINGTON

215 Trouble St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Susan Makower
Seller: Timothy L. Gibson
Date: 08/28/24

EASTHAMPTON

165 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: M&H Property Ventures LLC
Seller: Candice P. Girouard
Date: 08/23/24

155 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Isabelle Lofquist
Seller: Cornestone Homebuying LLC
Date: 08/26/24

23 Monska Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Danielle Buzzee
Seller: Thayre A. Trzepacz
Date: 08/19/24

5 Saint James Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $441,000
Buyer: Julia Phipps
Seller: Courtney B. Jaworski
Date: 08/19/24

GOSHEN

109 Aberdeen Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Jay Czelushniak
Seller: Gordon S. Swift
Date: 08/30/24

GRANBY

6 Jackielyn Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Kellogg
Seller: Livingstone, Ruby, (Estate)
Date: 08/23/24

11 Leo Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Leo RET
Seller: Frances M. Valentino
Date: 08/27/24

7 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Christina L. Hevey
Seller: Donald L. Marsha TR
Date: 08/20/24

HADLEY

47 Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Yarphel Ghani
Seller: George E. Zinsmeister
Date: 08/29/24

4 Maegans Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $999,000
Buyer: Constance J. Hallquist RET
Seller: Richard M. Diruzza TR
Date: 08/20/24

Meadow Bridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $298,000
Buyer: The Usa
Seller: Thatsaul LP
Date: 08/28/24

HATFIELD

11 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Laura McGrath
Seller: Corey Lebeau
Date: 08/29/24

163 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $1,100,000
Buyer: Szawlowski Property LLC
Seller: Stephen F. Bruscoe
Date: 08/21/24

HUNTINGTON

2 East Main St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Hilltown Village Inc.
Seller: Farrelly FT
Date: 08/30/24

NORTHAMPTON

48 Austin Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Carl Underwood
Seller: Arthur P. Dunphy
Date: 08/29/24

123 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $361,300
Buyer: Jasmine Hardy
Seller: Michelle M. Barthelemy
Date: 08/28/24

12 Day Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: RM Blerman LLC
Seller: Cynthia A. Kochan
Date: 08/21/24

64 Federal St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Julie D. Palmer
Seller: Miko Yoshiyama 2009 RET
Date: 08/21/24

28 Longview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,600
Buyer: Alessandra L. Morgan
Seller: Veteran Stan LLC
Date: 08/23/24

91 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $679,000
Buyer: Angela Wong
Seller: Jerah Smith
Date: 08/30/24

15 Munroe St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $899,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Indyk-Zapka
Seller: Passage Holdings LLC
Date: 08/21/24

639 North Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $824,000
Buyer: Vikram Budhraja
Seller: Richard H. Millington
Date: 08/26/24

32 Powell St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Paola Tayvah
Seller: Caleb D. Langer
Date: 08/27/24

298 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: John Fraize
Seller: Irven A. Gammon
Date: 08/20/24

40 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Indo-Hellenic Venture Properties LLC
Seller: Diana Randall
Date: 08/27/24

17 Stone Ridge Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sunwood Development Corp.
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 08/30/24

39 Stone Ridge Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sunwood Development Corp.
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 08/30/24

78 Straw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Manson
Seller: Debra A. Guscette
Date: 08/30/24

84 Whittier St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Gaurav K. Jashnani
Seller: Kathleen N. Rowan
Date: 08/26/24

PELHAM

21 Arnold Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $519,900
Buyer: Marisa Pizii
Seller: Victoria A. Dowling
Date: 08/22/24

SOUTH HADLEY

64 Columbia St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Tara Alterman
Seller: Kristen Briody
Date: 08/23/24
28 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Philip Locke
Seller: Leo R. Desjardins IRT
Date: 08/30/24

4 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Kristen Briody
Seller: Michael E. Craven
Date: 08/23/24

3 Greenacre Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Michael Dipon
Seller: Donna J. Tyler
Date: 08/30/24

73 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Tamara Adkins
Seller: Michael Wong
Date: 08/30/24

20 Meadow Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $1,025,000
Buyer: Amer Ahmed
Seller: Stephen A. Rondeau RET
Date: 08/19/24

60 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $599,728
Buyer: Yuguan Liu
Seller: Catherine M. Scribner
Date: 08/29/24

20 Mountain View St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Luce
Seller: Kelly M. Omasta
Date: 08/30/24

615 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Arthur R. Alves
Seller: Noella E. Bergeron
Date: 08/30/24

150 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $396,900
Buyer: Michael J. Flanagan
Seller: James Myers
Date: 08/23/24

90 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: Bryce Eldridge
Seller: Donald G. Jarvis
Date: 08/30/24

21 Taylor St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Emilio Velez
Seller: Ernest D. Harris
Date: 08/23/24

180 Willimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Diamond Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: New England Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 08/19/24

SOUTHAMPTON

123 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Nadia Podolyanchuk
Seller: O’Connor Land & Timber LLC
Date: 08/30/24

28 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Richard L. John
Seller: Lorraine M. Loiselle
Date: 08/30/24

67 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Sean A. Parker-O’Grady
Seller: Daniel M. Sherry
Date: 08/29/24

WARE

76 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Babara Kimball
Seller: Sean P. Guimond
Date: 08/23/24

109 Greenwich Plains Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Danubio Zepeda
Seller: Steven O’Brien
Date: 08/19/24

246 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Susan Lynch
Seller: Daniel C. Veale
Date: 08/21/24

30 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Milestone Funeral Services
Seller: Marc A. Varnun
Date: 08/26/24

39 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Paris
Seller: R&L Property Investor LLC
Date: 08/23/24

171 Upper Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Adriana Rocha
Seller: Karen Redmond
Date: 08/20/24

WESTHAMPTON

7 Burt Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lisa Mascaro
Seller: Richard A. Ammon TR
Date: 08/21/24

65 Kings Hwy.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: David J. Blakesley
Seller: Robert Fournier
Date: 08/23/24

73 Kings Hwy.
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Lynn Fournier
Seller: David J. Blakesley
Date: 08/23/24

WILLIAMSBURG

70 Nash Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $426,000
Buyer: Jennifer S. Smith
Seller: Maureen A. Mathers
Date: 08/29/24

WORTHINGTON

130 Prentice Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $814,000
Buyer: Mohammed Dasser
Seller: Sara W. Upton 2006 TR
Date: 08/23/24

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of August and September 2024.

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Marketplace Owners LLC
601 Memorial Dr.
$2,500 — Install pre-engineered commercial kitchen hood fire-suppression system for Wing Stop

Generational Wealth LLC
151 East St.
$15,000 — Roofing

Karen Piantek
585 Sheridan St.
$2,300 — Insulation, ventilation, and weatherization

EASTHAMPTON

American Dream Realty LLC
5 East St.
$8,000 — Install internally illuminated drive-up menu board and canopy

HADLEY

E&A/I&G Campus Plaza LP
458 Russell St.
N/A — Expand Liqours 44

Pearson Hadley LLC
380 Russell St.
N/A — Remove and replace wet, damaged drywall on first floor

Peoples Savings Bank
5 South Maple St.
N/A — Interior soft demolition

Town of Hadley
21 River Dr.
N/A — Install playground structure at Hadley Elementary School

LEE

BDC Inc.
40 Consolati Way
$10,000 — Selective demolition for repairs

Nestor Perez
30 Housatonic St.
$11,567 — Install ceiling in portion of kitchen area, patch missing tiles, install insulation and drywall in kitchen area, and modify bar area

LENOX

GSA IV LLC
90 Pittsfield Road
$45,000 — Verizon to replace 12 antennas with nine new antennas and ancillary equipment to mount on existing telecommunications tower

GSA IV LLC
90 Pittsfield Road
$45,000 — Verizon to replace nine antennas with six new antennas and ancillary equipment and ground work on existing telecommunications facility

Town of Lenox
227 Housatonic St.
N/A — Install sprinkler system

 

NORTHAMPTON

39 Main Street LLC
33 Main St.
$3,765 — Illuminated wall sign for Zephyr Rugs

69 Bridge Street LLC
69 Bridge St.
$200,000 — Repairs due to water damage

Blue Mountain Properties LLC
76 Maple St.
$3,200 — Install lean-to

City of Northampton
20 West St.
$145,923 — Accessibility upgrades

Easthampton Mahadev LLC
137 Damon Road
$7,100 — Interior renovation for nail salon

HPMG
275 Main St.
$39,500 — Repairs and renovations to Filo’s

Pioneer Property Services LLC
319 Bridge St.
$5,700 — Install 17 replacement windows

Pioneer Property Services LLC
319 Bridge St.
$3,611 — Insulation and weatherization

Rodman Capital Group LLC
78 Cahillane Terrace
$5,342 — Insulation and weatherization

Smith College
Berenson Place
$40,000 — Renovate classroom/office space

Smith College
25 Henshaw Ave.
$66,000 — Siding

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
725 North St.
$20,000 — Emergency repair/replacement of exterior dual automatic doors at ambulance bay

Berkshire Medical Center Inc.
810 North St.
$48,500 — Roofing

Ghes Realty LLC
652 East St.
$31,000 — Replace temporary office trailer with larger temporary office trailer

Mathes LLC
555 Dalton Ave.
$8,025 — Place new shed on property for mini-golf

Roots & Dreams and Mustard Seeds Inc.
117 Fenn St.
$142,000 — Roof replacement and floor framing repairs

Sonal Patel LLC
360 Pecks Road
$4,000 — Add two interior walls to make bottle-redemption room and glass entranceway

TD Bank
99 West St.
$499,096 — Roofing

Wahconah/Grove Street Nominee
21 Grove St.
$9,000 — Fire alarm

Wojtkowski Bros. Inc.
1548 West Housatonic St.
$118,000 — Addition to existing building

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143 Main Street Realty Corp.
125 Main St.
$44,000 — Install new fire alarm and associated devices in Monkey Wrench Building

Bethany Road Properties LLC
121 Memorial Dr.
$600,000 — Install solar panels to roof of Building 1

Bethany Road Properties LLC
121 Memorial Dr.
$300,000 — Install solar panels to roof of Building 2

Bethany Road Properties LLC
121 Memorial Dr.
$300,000 — Install solar panels to roof of Building 3

Philip Burdick
5 Ridgewood Ter.
$1,800 — Remove and replace retaining wall

Center for Human Development
367 Pine St.
$36,993.65 — Install counters, sink, two exterior windows, and interior reception area window

Maple Springfield Associates LP
110 Maple St.
$533,343 — Remodel interior of Stepping Stones

Northeastern Conference Corp. of Seventh Day Adventists
797 State St.
$14,999 — Siding on Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$5,000 — Install new fire-alarm panel

 

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start, and dignitaries announced the opening of an HCS early-childhood program on the STCC campus.

The opening of the facility will provide affordable childcare for qualifying families in the region, as well as learning and training opportunities for STCC students.

The announcement came at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23 in front of the new Head Start location in Building 14. Earlier in the year, the Assoc. of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and the National Head Start Assoc. (NHSA) initiated a partnership to increase the number of Head Start programs co-located on community-college campuses. STCC is the first community college in Western Mass. to host a Head Start center.

Also attending the ribbon cutting were members of the Springfield state delegation, STCC trustees, and faculty, as well as HCS Head Start board members and leaders.

At the STCC campus location, HCS Head Start will provide services in one of the historic brick buildings located on the south side of the campus near State Street. HCS Head Start will have two classrooms, one for infants and toddlers as well as a preschool classroom.

The partnership will strengthen workforce-development opportunities for educators, HCS Head Start CEO Nicole Blais said. “This exciting partnership will allow us to provide access to affordable care for qualifying students. We also will collaborate with STCC’s early childhood education program and give students the opportunity to do their student teaching.”

HCS Head Start will provide internship opportunities for students studying in various disciplines across the STCC campus. “This partnership allows us to create a pipeline to employment for future early-childhood educators,” Blais noted.

STCC President John Cook expressed enthusiasm for the new partnership, noting that research shows access to childcare can remove barriers for students with children.

“We are thrilled to welcome HCS Head Start to our campus,” he said. “We very much view this collaboration as a version of what is termed in the field as a ‘lab school,’ with a focus on workforce development — our students deeply embedded with Head Start programming and teaching. On the cusp of the 60th anniversary of Head Start, how exciting to formalize this partnership in Springfield.”

Added Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, “the importance of strong early-childhood education cannot be overstated. We will continue to invest in our students, families, and youth who are furthering their education and bring them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. There is no limit to what our young people can accomplish, and my administration will continue to do what we can to make sure that our youth have the skills and opportunities to succeed in life.”

In February 2024, ACCT and NHSA announced the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative to bring more Head Start programs to community-college campuses throughout the U.S. The joint project offers a practical, common-sense approach to solving challenges in childcare and education, according to the ACCT announcement.

ACCT notes that qualifying student parents receive free, high-quality childcare and early education for their families from the Head Start program, while colleges obtain an expert partner to operate on-site childcare from Head Start, which also has the ability to apply funding to retrofit buildings on campus.

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EASTHAMPTON — After 10 years of leadership, Moe Belliveau, executive director of the Chamber of Greater Easthampton, has announced her retirement effective June 1, 2025.

“My husband, Mike, and I have started our vegetable farm, and it is now time to turn my focus and attention on this dream we have been working toward for the past few years,” Belliveau explained. “Like the many small businesses and entrepreneurs the chamber has helped along the way, Mike and I know the time and energy required to make a dream reality, and I look forward to this next chapter.”

Under her leadership, Belliveau was instrumental in advancing the chamber’s mission of promoting economic development and enhancing business opportunities. After successfully navigating the chamber through the pandemic of 2020, she championed a number of innovative initiatives, including creating the “Mind Your Own Business” podcast, which highlights local professionals, business owners, thought leaders, and chamber members; launched the sheLEADS women’s leadership conference designed to empower women in all stages of their careers; developed the ignite professional-development conference to provide the tools and skills needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of work; implemented the CO.STARTERS entrepreneurial program for aspiring professionals; and, most recently, opened the chamber’s WorkHub on Union co-workspace to address the needs of the region’s ‘grey economy’ and stimulate small-business job growth.

“Moe is known in the region for her visionary guidance and passionate advocacy for local business, and under her tenure, the chamber saw a period of growth and transformation for the chamber and the Easthampton community,” said Laurie Lamoureux, chair of the chamber’s board of directors.

Belliveau’s leadership extended beyond the chamber, as she built strong partnerships with local government, regional organizations, and business owners.

“Serving this community has truly been an honor,” Belliveau said. “Easthampton is a unique place filled with creativity, innovation, resilience, and grit. I am grateful for the support of the chamber’s members, our board of directors, and the incredible business community.”

The chamber’s board of directors will undertake an extensive search for her replacement.

“Moe’s dedication and commitment to Easthampton has been unparalleled,” Lamoreaux said. “Her leadership has left a lasting impact on the chamber and the businesses we serve. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her the very best in her retirement.”

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EASTHAMPTON — Hometown Financial Group Inc., the multi-bank mutual holding company for bankESB, bankHometown, North Shore Bank, and Abington Bank, a division of North Shore Bank, announced that the merger of Abington Bank with North Shore Bank is complete, and that North Shore Bank has joined the Hometown Financial Group family of banks.

North Shore Bank now has more than $3 billion in assets and 25 full-service retail locations across Massachusetts’ North and South Shore regions and Southern New Hampshire. No branch closures or staff reductions took place. As part of the transaction, North Shore Bank has established a new charitable foundation to supplement its existing philanthropic mission.

The branches in the South Shore region will continue to operate under the Abington Bank brand as a division of North Shore Bank, led by Kevin Tierney Sr., CEO of North Shore Bank and president of Hometown Financial Group. Michael Wheeler, president and chief operating officer of North Shore Bank, also assumed the role of chief operating officer of Hometown Financial Group. The transaction allowed long-time Abington Bank President and CEO Andrew Raczka to retire after a more than 40-year career in community banking. Members of the Abington Bank board of directors joined the board of directors of North Shore Bank at closing, and the corporators of North Shore Bank joined the corporators of Hometown Financial Group.

“We’re thrilled to welcome North Shore Bank employees and customers into the Hometown Financial Group family,” Hometown Financial Group CEO Matthew Sosik said. “This transaction more than doubles our presence in Eastern Massachusetts and brings our holding company consolidated assets to $6.5 billion, making us one of the largest mutual holding companies in the country.”

With the transaction completed, Hometown Financial Group now has consolidated assets of $6.5 billion, more than 700 employees, and a branch network of 52 full-service offices across Massachusetts, Northeastern Connecticut, and Southern New Hampshire. The transaction is the seventh strategic merger for Hometown Financial Group in the last nine years.

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LUDLOW — On Monday, Oct. 14, the Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley will host an event at Ludlow Country Club celebrating International Day of the Girl Child. This evening is dedicated to mentoring young girls and fostering strong, confident future leaders.

Keynote speaker Alison Berman, council director for Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts, will unveil evidence-based strategies that empower girls to recognize their inner strength, boost their physical activity, and envision boundless possibilities.

In addition, special guest Erin Kraus, entrepreneur with Honey Bear Tea, will spark attendees’ imaginations with her innovative gift ideas.

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $28 at the door or $30 online at zontaqv.square.site. Spaces are limited.

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LONGMEADOW — Unidos in Power, in collaboration with the Latino Economic Development Corp., the Western Massachusetts Development Council, and Bay Path University, will host the Unidos in Power Dímelo! Talks series today, Sept. 23, with more than 300 attendees commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.

The event, which will take place at Mills Theatre in Carr Hall at Bay Path from 1 to 6:30 p.m., will focus on the fact that, as one of the fastest-growing and younger communities of color, Latinos are poised to continue shaping the present and future of Massachusetts.

This dynamic event will feature a series of TED-style presentations, known as Dímelo! Talks, in which two Latino experts on six key topics will deliver 15-minute talks. These presentations will focus on local and national context of the Latino community in housing, education, workforce, economic development, health and climate, and immigration.

By showcasing the strengths, talent, and potential of the Latino community, these experts will provide thoughtful analysis and offer a series of recommendations to ensure the Latino community has equitable opportunities to contribute to the economy, grow, prosper, and live healthy, productive lives.

Following the talks, a panel of statewide elected officials from Western Mass., moderated by former Secretary of Labor Rosalin Acosta, will engage in a discussion to outline how the current Legislature is addressing the pressing issues facing the Latino community. The event will culminate with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects Inc. is announced the recent addition of two new employees to the firm.

Daniel Naylor has joined Dietz in the role of architectural staff. He holds both master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology. He brings more than 10 years of experience working for architecture firms in Massachusetts and New York on multi-family, K-12, and higher-education projects, and specializes in exterior building design and detailing.

Claire Greene has also joined the firm in the role of architectural staff. She holds a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University. Most recently, she worked for an architecture firm in Brooklyn, N.Y., with a focus on residential projects. While completing her master’s degree, she interned at firms in Massachusetts and Texas.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Assoc. for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) has awarded “Elder and Disability Law in Massachusetts” the top prize for outstanding achievement in the publication category of the international organization’s 2024 Best Awards. Two local attorneys, Carol Cioe Klyman and Stephen Sobey of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., contributed to this legal treatise.

Klyman and Sobey wrote four chapters for the book, published in 2023 by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Inc. (MCLE). The publication updates and expands on MCLE’s “Estate Planning for the Aging and Incapacitated Client in Massachusetts,” to which Klyman has contributed since 1996.

“The competition was fierce,” said Maryanne Jensen, MCLE’s director of Publications. “Entries came in from CLE organizations around the world. While our book met (and surpassed) each of the strict, technical criteria imposed by the awards committee, it was the editorial and auctorial excellence of our volunteer authors that garnered this award. MCLE is so grateful to the experts in elder and disability law who shared their expertise. Their dedication to CLE and to providing top-caliber, ethics-driven, practical CLE is nothing short of exemplary.”

Recognized in the field of elder law for 20 years, Klyman was co-editor of the Massachusetts Elder Law Sourcebook & Citator and is an editor emeritus of the NAELA Journal, the peer-reviewed publication of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Sobey joined Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin in 2017 and, among his accolades, was selected to participate in this year’s New England Fellows Institute by the American College of Trust and Estates Counsel. He has been listed as a Massachusetts Rising Star three times in the field of estate and probate law.

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BOSTON — The state’s August total unemployment rate was 3.7%, a 0.2% increase from the revised July estimate of 3.5%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Massachusetts unemployment rate was 0.5% lower than the national rate of 4.2% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was up by 0.4%.

The labor force increased by an estimated 15,500 from the revised estimate of 3,828,700 in July, with 5,300 more residents employed and 10,300 more residents unemployed over the month. The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — increased 0.2% over the month, to 66.3%, the highest it has been since January 2020. Compared to August 2023, the labor-force participation rate increased 1.3% over the year.

The BLS preliminary job estimates for Massachusetts increased by 1,300 jobs in August. This follows July’s revised loss of 4,100 jobs. The largest over-the-month private-sector job gains were in construction; education and health services; and trade, transportation, and utilities. Employment now stands at 3,749,700. Massachusetts gained 686,200 jobs since the employment low in April 2020.

From August 2023 to August 2024, BLS estimates Massachusetts gained 40,000 jobs. The largest over-the-year gains occurred in education and health services, government, and leisure and hospitality.

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WARE — Country Bank President and CEO Mary McGovern announced that the bank has donated its 191 Sykes St. location in Palmer to Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School. The property, valued at $500,000, will be a valuable asset for the school and a significant contribution to the local community, enhancing the educational landscape and fostering growth. This act of generosity directly impacts the lives of the residents, making them an integral part of this initiative.

Country Bank consolidated its Palmer locations in 2022 and sought a meaningful purpose for the property. Through a collaborative effort with Pathfinder Regional Vocational Techical High School and Country Bank, the decision was made to donate the building to the high school to support its expansion initiatives.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the growth and development of Pathfinder Tech,” McGovern said. “By donating this property, we aim to support the educational opportunities available to the students and our local communities.”

Superintendent Eric Duda echoed this sentiment, stating, “this donation is a transformative moment for Pathfinder Tech and our community. Country Bank’s generous support not only aids in expanding our programs, but also invests in the future of our students and the skilled workforce of tomorrow.”

The newly donated property will facilitate Pathfinder Tech’s expansion of adult evening education programs and provide additional office space. It will host classes, making education more accessible to adult learners in the community. Country Bank’s ATM will remain at this location to continue serving customers in Thorndike and Three Rivers sections of Palmer.

Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is known for its commitment to high-quality career and technical education. “This new space will enable us to offer more specialized programs aligned with industry needs, benefiting both our students and community members seeking valuable adult education opportunities,” Duda said. “This is the first time in its more than 50-year history that Pathfinder Tech has expanded its capacity through a property acquisition, a crucial step in addressing the demand for skilled workers.”

The collaboration between Country Bank and Pathfinder Tech underscores the importance of community partnerships in fostering educational and economic growth. By repurposing the property, both organizations are investing in the future of education and community development.

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PALMER — Riverbend Laundry, in conjunction with the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, has announced a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m.

Riverbend Laundry is a self-service laundromat at 2024 Main St. in the heart of Palmer’s village of Three Rivers. The facility features the Laundroworks system for seamless payments and uses Sanowash technology to ensure every load is thoroughly sanitized.

Riverbend Laundry is a family-owned business operated by local residents Justin, Ryan, and Sergio Dias. Justin earned his master’s degree in architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2013 and currently works as a computational designer. Ryan graduated from Westfield State University in 2011 with a double major in finance and economics and serves as an accounting manager. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Sergio has worked his way up from carpenter to foreman and project superintendent.

“Together, as local real-estate investors, we have a deep understanding of the community’s needs, which is why we recognized the opportunity to establish a clean and reliable laundromat in the area” Justin Dias said. “After identifying a promising building on Main Street, we knew it would be the perfect location to serve our neighbors.”

The ribbon-cutting event will feature presentations from local elected officials, including state Sen. Jake Oliveira, state Rep. Todd Smola, and Palmer Town Manager Brad Brothers.

“The Quaboag Hills Chamber is thrilled for Riverbend Laundry and for the region as a whole,” said James Przypek, CEO of the chamber. “We are especially appreciative of the Dias family’s work to invest in the local community. They did an incredible job renovating the building into a beautiful and welcoming space, and to deliver these services affordably and conveniently for all to use.”

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HOLYOKE — The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is partnering with the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round for this year’s Fall Fun Fest, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1  to 5 p.m. at Holyoke Heritage State Park.

One ticket price provides admission to the Children’s Museum, unlimited rides on the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, face painting by Happy Face Painter, fun with balloons and magic from BTC Family Entertainment, a craft project, plus a chance to meet Curious Friend (from Alice in Wonderland) from Something Royal Party Co.

Tickets cost $35 for a family four-pack or $10 individually. They can be purchased online at www.holyokemerrygoround.org/tickets until Thursday, Sept. 26, after which tickets are available at the door.

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SPRINGFIELD — Rocky’s Ace Hardware, one of the country’s largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers with 50 locations in nine states, is making sure our furry friends are well taken care of this fall with its 14th annual campaign supporting animal shelters.

The Round Up for Pets fundraiser, which extends through Monday, Sept. 30, allows customers to round up their purchase total to the next dollar. Rocky’s donates the difference to local animal shelters.

“We’re overwhelmed by the generosity of our loyal customers who have enthusiastically contributed for more than a dozen years now,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President and CEO Rocco Falcone II said. “We’re proud of the difference these donations have made at the shelters that are doing so much good for the animals.”

Participating Rocky’s locations include the stores on Island Pond Road and Liberty Street in Springfield and the stores in Agawam, East Longmeadow, Westfield, Ludlow, Palmer, and South Hadley.

Local shelters that will benefit from the year’s round-up include the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center and Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society in Springfield, Second Chance Animal Services in East Brookfield, and Westfield Animal Control and Shelter in Westfield.

“We know how important pets are in the lives of our employees and customers,” Falcone said. “We are lucky to have an opportunity to help these wonderful shelters give animals in need the love and care they deserve.”

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NORTHAMPTON — Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts (GOTR WMA) will host its second annual Sneaker Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield.

Dressed in their party attire and favorite sneakers, guests will enjoy an evening of food, fun, and inspiration. The event will feature a silent auction with items and experiences donated by local supporters, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, a wine pull, and an opportunity to hear from Girls on the Run participants and coaches. All event proceeds will support program scholarships so more girls can experience the transformative impact of Girls on the Run.

Tickets cost $40 per person or $300 for a table of eight. More information and tickets are available at www.girlsontherunwesternma.org/sneaker-soiree. The silent auction will be available online to event attendees and the public starting on Sept. 28. All item donations are welcome and should be directed to GOTR WMA staff.

The nonprofit thanks presenting sponsor the Jamrog Group for its commitment and support, as well as other event sponsors Specialty Bolt & Screw, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., and Neill & Neill Insurance Agency.

“At the Jamrog Group, we recognize the incredible impact of Girls on the Run in empowering young girls to build self-confidence, foster healthy relationships, and stay active,” said Amy Jamrog and Jessica Holloway, partners at the Jamrog Group. “We are proud to support GOTR and contribute to a cause that positively shapes the lives of girls and young women throughout Western Massachusetts.”

The Sneaker Soiree kicks off GOTR WMA’s 10th anniversary. Over the last 10 years, the organization has grown from 90 girls on six teams in fall 2015 to more than 1,800 girls on 85 teams in 2023. GOTR WMA has served more than 10,000 girls in all four Western Mass. counties since its start.

Girls on the Run is a physical-activity-based, positive youth-development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8. This fall season will introduce a newly updated curriculum for coaches to guide and facilitate lessons for their teams. The eight-week season will feature 16 lessons curated to build life skills around timely and age-appropriate topics such as managing emotions, positive self-talk, navigating friendships, and more. The season culminates with teams completing a community-impact project and a celebratory 5K on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Westfield State University.

“I absolutely love when a parent or coach tells me about how the program has impacted their girl and influenced their family or school community to be more active or inclusive,” said Alison Berman, council director of Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts. “We’ve impacted a lot of people with this program since our start in 2015. The Sneaker Soirée, our primary fundraising event, will support our efforts to bring the Girls on the Run program to as many girls as possible and provide financial assistance to anyone who needs it.”

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PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Black Economic Council announced that the Noir Roots street fair will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Clapp Park in Pittsfield.

The Noir Roots street fair will feature local Black businesses, organizations, restaurants, and more. Events for the whole family will include a basketball tournament, fashion show, pumpkin carving, and more. Family-friendly events will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by events catered to adults from 4 to 7 p.m. Entry is free, and organizers are looking for volunteers.

The Black Arts Council has sought to better understand and engage Black community members by surveying their lived experiences so that Black people can begin to see themselves better represented within Berkshire arts and culture institutions. The Black Arts Council’s goals are to increase festivals and street fairs, build Black voices and Black vendor/art spaces, and promote interactive performances, open mics, and learning beyond the classroom.

For more information about Noir Roots, click here.

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HOLYOKE — Financial adviser Donna DeFant, a 1977 graduate of Holyoke Community College (HCC), will return to her alma mater on Friday, Sept. 27 to talk about “Inspired Giving.”

Her presentation, which begins at 10 a.m., will be held in HCC’s Learning Collaborative, on the second floor of the Frost Building on the main HCC campus, 303 Homestead Ave. It can also be viewed remotely over Zoom.

During her presentation, DeFant will discuss the fundamentals of charitably minded investing and answer questions based on recent developments in the world of finance.

DeFant grew up in West Springfield and graduated from HCC with an associate degree in business before moving on to Western New England College, where earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She worked as a financial adviser for Shearson Financial Services for several years before moving to Florida in 1989, where she worked as a certified financial consultant for 32 years, including serving as a vice president for Wells Fargo. She has also presented regularly on television and written for BusinessWest magazine.

The event is free and open to the public, but seats in the Learning Collaborative are limited, so advance registration is recommended.

To RSVP or register for remote viewing via Zoom, visit hcc.edu/inspired or contact John Sieracki, HCC leadership gift officer, at (413) 687-0322 or [email protected].

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SPRINGFIELDBusinessWest and the Healthcare News will celebrate this year’s eight Healthcare Heroes on Thursday, Oct. 17 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

The class of 2024, profiled in the Sep. 16 issue and at businesswest.com, includes Dr. Andrew Balder, attending physician, Baystate Mason Square Neighborhood Health Center; Lucinda Canty, associate professor of Nursing and director of the Seedworks Health Equity Program, UMass Amherst; Bernice Drumheller, past president, NAMI Western Massachusetts; Peta-Gaye Johnson, director of Healthcare Workforce Initiatives, MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board; Margaret King, occupational therapist, Baystate Medical Center; Alexa Mignano, director of School-Based Clinical Services, River Valley Counseling Center; Dr. Laki Rousou, chief of Thoracic Surgery, chief of Robotic Surgery, and medical director of the Lung Cancer Screening Program, Mercy Medical Center; and Janet Williams, professor of Biology, Elms College.

Tickets cost $95, and tables of 10 are available. To purchase tickets, visit businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes-tickets. Presenting sponsors include Baystate Health/Health New England and Elms College. Partner sponsors include Trinity Health Of New England/Mercy Medical Center and Holyoke Medical Center.

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SPRINGFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced that Jason Niles has been promoted to senior vice president, MyBanker team leader, overseeing the MyBanker service that provides free financial counseling to help consumer, business, and nonprofit customers navigate the next stage in their financial life.

Niles has been with Berkshire Bank for more than 15 years, most recently as first vice president, relationship manager, MyBanker team leader. Prior to that, he held roles as vice president, relationship manger and branch manager.

“Jason is a passionate and accomplished leader, not only at Berkshire, but also in his community,” said Kenneth Seeber, managing director, relationship banking at Berkshire. “His drive for a best-in-class customer experience has greatly contributed to the continued success and growth of the MyBanker program.”

Niles is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was recognized as part of the Forty Under 40 class of 2018 by Business West. He is active in the community, serving on the boards of Revitalize CDC in Springfield and the Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from the University of Phoenix.

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SPRINGFIELD — Evernorth Rural Ventures, a subsidiary of Evernorth, announced the closing of $14.3 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to create a larger, new state-of-the-art facility for Square One, a nonprofit early-childhood education and care provider. The NMTC supports the construction of a new building dedicated to early learning classrooms and workforce-development programming for families.

The new facility will create 80 additional childcare slots, including a pioneering 24-hour care program. Additionally, the facility will house administrative, finance, and home-visit teams for the nonprofit and generate 16 full-time, living-wage positions, further bolstering the local economy.

U.S. Bank is the investor to Evernorth Rural Ventures, providing equity to help finance the new facility. The complex financing package also includes a $5.5 million capital campaign, $2 million from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, $950,000 from the city of Springfield, contributions from Square One, and several other sources. MassDevelopment provided a $6 million tax-exempt bond, furnished through PeoplesBank, to facilitate the project closing.

“Evernorth is proud to be part of this project that provides essential services that families need to overcome poverty and achieve economic stability and mobility, while supporting the long-term growth of the Springfield area,” said Deb Favreau, NMTC program director at Evernorth. “We are committed to advancing economic and social development in underserved communities all across the region.”

Square One provides early learning and care to more than 500 children daily and family support services to 1,500 families each year. Nearly 90% of children served come from families living at or below the poverty level. Furthermore, 54% of the families earn less than $15,000 annually, and 83% of the parents and caregivers are single heads of household.

“We thank Evernorth for sharing in our vision and leading us through the NMTC process with patience and professionalism,” Square One President and CEO Dawn DiStefano said. “We believe this project clearly reflects the collective commitment and the investment needed to close the opportunity gap in our region, providing children with a foundation for long-term success and economic stability for families and businesses. Through opportunities like the NMTC program, we are investing in the economic future of our community.”

The project broke ground in mid-June, and construction is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank announced two upcoming free document-shredding events in partnership with Valley Green Shredding. These events will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sunderland branch, located at 18 Amherst Road; and on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Florence branch, located at 6 Main St.

At both events, people are invited to bring up to four grocery bags or two boxes of confidential documents for secure shredding. This service is provided free of charge as a way to help individuals protect their personal information.

In addition to document shredding, Greenfield Cooperative Bank will be accepting optional monetary donations to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

“We are excited to offer this valuable service to our community,” said Tony Worden, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank. “Protecting your personal information is important, and we are happy to provide a secure way to dispose of confidential documents.”

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AMHERST — The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage. The studio will officially open its doors on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony commencing at 3:30 p.m. at Amherst Shopping Plaza on 181A University Dr. in Amherst.

Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage is hosting a grand-opening weekend on Sept. 21-22 that includes a range of free yoga classes and an open invitation for visitors to enter the space to meet the staff, including founders Michael Shick and Alice Feldman. Following the ceremony on Saturday, at 4 p.m., attendees are invited to participate in a complimentary vinyasa flow yoga class led by Michael Shick.

Resonance Hot Yoga + Massage is a studio created with the intention of being a place where visitors can experience the transformative process of vinyasa yoga, meditation, and other branches of yogic teachings, as well as the therapeutic benefits of professional massage.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and free yoga class are open to all community members. For more information, visit resonance-amherst.com.

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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) leaders, dignitaries, and community and industry partners celebrated the grand opening of the Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence on Monday.

The state-of-the-art facility will be dedicated to advancing education and innovation in the field of cybersecurity and protecting against security threats.

The center, named in honor of U.S. Rep. Richard Neal for his commitment to leading-edge cybersecurity education and the betterment of Springfield Union Station, aims to be a cornerstone for training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by a host of guests, including Neal, STCC President John Cook, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) CEO Carolyn Kirk, CyberTrust Massachusetts CEO Peter Sherlock, and partners from the state Legislature, academia, and industry. The event showcased a regional commitment to addressing the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, as well as affordable cyber services and resiliency resources for municipalities, companies, and nonprofit organizations.

Neal led a funding effort in 2023 that resulted in $3 million in congressionally directed spending to establish the center, as well as an additional $2 million in state and local funding. The center is a collaboration between STCC, the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, MassTech, and CyberTrust Massachusetts, and will serve as a regional nexus, giving students the resources to learn how to combat threats and strengthening the resiliency of cybersecurity in Western Mass.

“I’ve committed much of my career in public life to saving this building, securing tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to refurbish what is a pillar in Springfield’s downtown,” Neal said. “Now, 51 years after Union Station closed its doors, I am grateful to have a small piece of this building named in my honor — an honor that I never sought. Today is a great day for the city of Springfield, as we celebrate not only the opening of a cybersecurity center that will have a tremendous impact on our students and the regional economy, but also a milestone for this historic building: reaching 100% occupancy of the station’s main concourse level.”

Cook expressed his appreciation to Neal as well as state, local, and higher-education partners for taking the project from vision to reality. He noted that the cybersecurity center reflects STCC’s technical mission and reinforces high-value career skills that complement employers need.

“The opening of this center represents a significant step forward with a strategic plan that invites us to lead the educational ecosystem,” Cook said. “We are grateful for the public investment and proud to stand up a facility that will not only enhance the learning experience for students, but also contribute to continued economic development in Western Massachusetts.”

The Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence will serve as a regional center for Western Mass. and beyond, with programming that will also include information seminars and mini-conferences, as well as in-service training and simulation for current cyber professionals. The 6,000-square-foot facility includes a cyber range, a simulated cyber environment for student training and exercises; and a security operations center (SOC), which provides real-time detection and response to local municipalities and businesses.

The center is one of three SOC and/or cyber-range facilities in Massachusetts currently open and running that were established as part of the state’s Cyber Security Operations Center and Cyber Range Initiative. Another cyber range and SOC are based at Bridgewater State University, and a cyber range opened last fall at MassBay Community College. MassTech also recently awarded grant money to Salem State University to establish and operate a cyber range.

In addition to federal funding, additional support came from the state and city of Springfield. MassTech provided the initial $1.46 million through the MassCyberCenter.

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson recently welcomed Rachel Knauerhase as an associate in the Business department.

In 2024, Knauerhase graduated magna cum laude from Western New England University School of Law, where she concentrated her studies on transactional law and served as senior articles editor of the Law Review. She was an Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. Scholar and CALI award recipient. She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in business & finance.

Prior to joining Bulkley Richardson, Knauerhase was a legal intern at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office and summer law clerk at a boutique litigation firm in Connecticut.

“Rachel brings incredible talent to the table. Her intellectual capabilities combined with an eagerness to be mentored make her a valuable addition to the firm,” said Scott Foster, chair of Bulkley Richardson’s Business department. “Rachel has a promising future as a lawyer, and we are pleased that she has chosen Bulkley Richardson as her home.”

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GREAT BARRINGTON — Organization INK Inc., a provider of bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and human-resources services in Western Mass. and the surrounding areas, acquired My Office LLC, a firm based in Torrington, Conn. The acquisition, which was finalized on Sept. 2, comes as My Office LLC’s owner, Cynthia Rines, seeks to retire after 13 years in business.

The majority of My Office’s staff, including Rines, will join Organization INK, ensuring continuity of service for existing clients and contributing to the expanding regional presence of Organization INK. Clients of My Office can expect a seamless transition, with enhanced access to human-resources services, which are not offered by My Office.

My Office LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies in the northwest corner of Connecticut.

“We are ecstatic that Cynthia and most of her team have decided to join Organization INK,” said Carolann Strickling, CEO of Organization INK. “This acquisition aligns with our strategic goals of expanding our footprint and providing comprehensive financial and human-resource services to small business, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout New England and Eastern New York.”

Rines, who founded My Office LLC in 2011 along with Candace Craig and Roberta Leffingwell and built it into a trusted firm in Litchfield County, expressed confidence in the transition. “As I am nearing retirement, I have been looking for the perfect partner to take over My Office LLC. I have found such a partner in Organization INK Inc. Org INK shares my philosophy of providing quality services with a personal and caring approach.”

The acquisition further solidifies Organization INK’s position as a regional leader in financial solutions, providing businesses with expert bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and human-resources services.

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HOLYOKE — In partnership with the nonprofit CanCode Communities, Holyoke Community College (HCC) is offering a free, six-week beginner computer training course starting Sept. 30.

The real-time, instructor-led online classes will run Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 30 to Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Laptops and WiFi hotspots for internet access will be provided for students who need them.

The program is aimed at helping individuals build essential computer skills for both personal and professional development. Participants will explore the Microsoft Office program; learn how to create résumés, manage calendars, and send email; and be introduced to the world of artificial intelligence.

Funding for the progam comes from the Western Mass Alliance for Digital Equity. To sign up for classes, email [email protected] or call (518) 238-6808, ext. 702.

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SPRINGFIELD —The STEM Starter Academy at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from the magazine Insight Into Diversity.

The STEM Starter Academy (SSA) has been instrumental in creating opportunities for STCC students who might otherwise face significant barriers to entering and succeeding in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math).

SSA is designed to support STCC’s underrepresented student populations by providing equity and access to STEM majors and pathways and to promote positive and equitable outcomes through intense student support and guidance.

The Inspiring Programs in STEM award is a measure of an institution’s individual college programs and initiatives that encourage and support the recruitment and retention of women and underrepresented students into all STEM fields. STCC was one of only two community colleges recognized for this award.

Lara Sharp, dean of the School of STEM, expressed pride in the program’s achievements and praised Samar Ghrear, director of the SSA, and her staff at the STEM Center.

“The STEM Starter Academy is a shining example of how targeted support and community engagement can make a significant difference in the lives of students,” Sharp said. “This award is a recognition of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the program, from our staff and faculty to the students themselves.”

As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers several STEM-focused programs through the SSA, including the Student Success Program, which provides students with free resources and support services; the Summer Bridge Program, which gives students a head start before the start of the fall semester; College for Kids, which provides opportunities for preteen and teenage children to learn about STEM; the STEM Internship Program, which is for STEM majors who want to gain experience within their field of study; and the two- to four-year Summer STEM Transfer Academy, which prepares students who are ready to graduate and wish to transition to one of the Massachusetts public institutions.

Sharp said the award serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting underrepresented groups in their academic and professional journeys.

STCC is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, which requires that 25% of its students identify as Hispanic. Approximately 34% of STCC students identify as Latino/a/x. About 60% of STCC’s students identify as female, and 14% identify as Black.

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HOLYOKE — The new Holyoke Community College (HCC) food pantry is more than four times the size of the old one. More than that, it is now just steps away from the HCC Campus Center and cafeteria.

“This new location feels so much more like a hub for our students to receive the support they need,” said Amanda Sbriscia, HCC’s vice president of Institutional Advancement. “The shelves are well-stocked. It’s bright, it’s accessible, and it’s judgment-free, which is so important.”

The occasion for her remarks was a Sept. 10 ribbon-cutting celebration marking the relocation and expansion of both the HCC Thrive Center and the food pantry. Prior to the move, the food pantry occupied a small space within the Thrive Center, which was located in a tight, reconfigured classroom on the second floor of the Frost Building.

Now, the Thrive Center and food pantry occupy dedicated, more spacious rooms side by side on the second floor of the Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development, which adjoins the Campus Center.

The Thrive Center (formerly called the Thrive Student Resource Center) helps students address non-academic issues that can interfere with their studies, such as food and housing insecurity, transportation, healthcare, childcare, utilities, and credit. Thrive also manages the food pantry.

“When you think about college and what it takes to be successful, there are so many things that can prevent you from learning,” HCC President George Timmons said. “So this is just another opportunity for us to live up to our mission, which is being an institution of academic excellence that helps remove barriers to student success.”

Now, inside the Thrive Center, Ben Ostiguy, Thrive coordinator, and Elizabeth Rivera, Thrive’s bilingual program assistant, each have their own offices where they can meet privately with students. There’s also an additional office for a soon-to-be-hired food pantry manager.

Next door, in the food pantry itself, black wire shelving units hold non-perishable food as well as school supplies, baby supplies, and personal-care items — all free. There is also a freezer for frozen food items and a refrigeration unit for drinks and perishable items.

Before the ribbon cutting, Sbriscia thanked the many donors and partners responsible for making the Thrive Center and food pantry successful, including the United Way of Pioneer Valley, Holyoke Housing Authority, Rachel’s Table, Caring Health Center, PeoplesBank, Stop & Shop, Gary Rome Hyundai, Hyundai America, One Holyoke CDC, Enlace de Familias, and Tech Foundry.

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HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that its 58th Citizenship Award winner is the Rev. Fr. Robert Gentile Jr. The Citizenship Award is presented annually to a person or organization that may be of non-Irish descent and has made substantial contributions to the parade and/or the parade committee.

Gentile has been a long-time friend to the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke, both providing spiritual guidance to the committee and being a long-time supporter for parade weekend.

While pastor of Holyoke’s Blessed Sacrament School and Parish, Gentile encouraged students to participate in the many celebrations of the famous Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race and Parade. Whether it was managing water stations and cheering on the thousands of runners, encouraging students to enter (and sometimes win) the annual Grand Colleen Float Design Contest, and marching with students and parishioners in the Parade, his support for the committee and its events has helped to ensure that these community traditions will continue.

Gentile served as interim chaplain to the St. Patrick’s Committee, and to this day, although he now serves as pastor of Ste. Rose de Lima Parish in Chicopee, he continues to provide spiritual guidance and friendship to the committee.

In 2003, Gentile was ordained to priesthood in the Diocese of Springfield. After ordination, his first assignment was at St. Thomas in the Apostle Church in West Springfield as the parochial vicar, where he served for 33 months. That assignment concluded when he was asked to become the new pastor of Blessed Sacrament in Holyoke. He served that parish from May 2006 until March 2024, when he began his assignment at Ste. Rose de Lima.

“I’m honored that Father Bob will be marching in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade as its Citizenship Award recipient,” said John Beaulieu, parade president. “Father Bob’s service to his parishioners and his community is well-known and appreciated throughout Western Massachusetts. We are grateful to the contributions he has made to the parade and support he has given to my fellow committee members. As his parishioner, I’m especially grateful for his spiritual guidance.”

Added Gentile, “I have the greatest job — God does all the work, and I get all the credit. Thank you to the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke for this great honor. I look forward to marching again in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.”

The 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, and the 48th Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Local Cultural Council (GLCC) is accepting grant proposals from organizations, schools, and individuals seeking funding to support cultural activities in the community. All submissions are due by Wednesday, Oct. 16. Proposals can be for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs.

Greenfield received an allocation of $20,200 for this year’s funding round. The grant portal opened on Sept. 1. Click here to apply.

Greenfield’s funding priorities are to support Greenfield-based artists, performers, and venues, although others may apply. Based on the results of the council’s 2024 community survey, the following types of projects are strongly encouraged: live performances and festivals, social-justice and cultural-diversity events, and public art. The results of the GLCC’s survey, conducted this past summer, can be found at www.greenfield-ma.gov/cultural-council.

Recent cultural activities that received GLCC funding include the Winter Carnival, Franklin County Pride, the Stephen King Film Festival, and Greenfield Military Band concerts.

The GLCC is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC program is the nation’s largest grassroots cultural funding network, supporting thousands of community-based arts, sciences, and humanities projects every year. The state Legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that allocates funds to each community. Click here for more information.

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SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield recently announced the return of Andres Gomez in his new role as executive director of Hospitality.

Gomez was part of the initial team that helped launch the MGM Springfield brand in Massachusetts in 2018, serving as director of Restaurants and Nightlife Operations. His tactical direction and leadership helped set hospitality standards that remain in place today. He was promoted within the MGM family to director of Food & Beverage at MGM Grand Detroit in late 2020. In 2022, he moved to MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C., where he assumed the role of director of Food & Beverage.

“We are thrilled to welcome Andres back to Springfield. He not only brings a wealth of local knowledge, but also a deep commitment to our community, which makes this homecoming particularly special,” said Louis Theros, MGM Springfield president and chief operating officer. “In his new role, Andres will be instrumental in elevating our dining and hospitality experience to an unprecedented level of excellence. We know his exceptional skills and innovative vision will ensure that we continue to exceed our guests’ expectations.”

As executive director of Hospitality, Gomez will continue to develop and oversee the plan and vision for MGM Springfield that is consistent with the objectives of MGM Resorts International, overseeing all aspects of the property’s hospitality operations.

“I am overjoyed to be returning to MGM Springfield, a property I had the honor of helping to open,” he said. “As a Springfield native, coming back to this city and this property is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s coming home. I am deeply thankful to the executive leaders at MGM Springfield for giving me the opportunity to continue my personal and professional growth as part of their incredible team. But above that, I’m humbled and enthusiastic to have an opportunity to contribute once again to this community. This return is not just a professional milestone, but also a heartfelt reunion to my roots. I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the coming years.”

Originally from Puerto Rico, Gomez moved to Springfield as a preteen and carved out his early career working in the local restaurant industry. Local diners may recognize him from his years at Agawam’s iconic Federal Restaurant & Bar, where he served as general manager. He grew his career with that group from host to business partner of some of its fast-casual concepts. He attended Springfield International Charter School and attended UMass Amherst, where he studied business and corporate communications.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts recently announced $240,000 in grant awards this year and through 2026 to 17 organizations serving women, girls, and transgender and gender-diverse people across Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.

CEO Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez explained that the Women’s Fund’s general grant cycle will provide a total of $100,000 in awards to 13 organizations in 2024 and 2025. An additional four gifts totaling $40,000 were also made from the organization’s Young Women’s Initiative for the current year. The funding rounds were competitive, with applications received from 126 organizations.

“These grants will uplift the incredible work being done by organizations throughout the region that are committed to addressing disparities and fostering inclusion for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals,” Pabon-Hernandez said. “We are honored to offer grants that will support efforts in building more equitable and vibrant communities.”

In the general grant cycle, the Women’s Fund awarded grants in 10 communities throughout the region. Priority was given to organizations committed to gender and racial justice and equity as well as the philanthropic agency’s key strategic pillars: economic security, parity in positions of power and leadership, and freedom from gender-based violence. These grant dollars will support a broad range of organizations, including small startups, grassroots organizations, and well-established nonprofits.

The general grant cycle awards total $200,000 over two years and provide unrestricted grants that can be used for general operations or program support. Grant recipients for this funding round include 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton, A Queen’s Narrative in Springfield, Berkshire Community Diaper Project in West Stockbridge, Elizabeth Freeman Center in Pittsfield, It Takes a Village in Huntington, Make-It Springfield, Mother Root Farm in West Cummington, New England Learning Center for Women in Transition in Greenfield, Pioneer Valley Workers Center in Northampton, Somali Bantu Community in Springfield, Springfield No One Leaves/Nadie Se Mude, Visioning B.E.A.R. Circle Intertribal Coalition in Greenfield, and Western Massachusetts Parasol Patrol in Montague.

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CHICOPEE — Elms College announced that two regional leaders have joined the college’s board of trustees.

Lydia Martinez-Alvarez

Lydia Martinez-Alvarez is the former assistant superintendent for the Springfield Public Schools system, and was the first person of Hispanic descent to hold this position. Her career in public education spanned more than 25 years and began in the mid-1990s as a substitute teacher at Samuel Bowles Elementary School. In 2003, she became superintendent of Springfield High School of Science and Technology, and in 2012, she began her tenure as the city’s assistant superintendent. Martinez-Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and a master’s degree in teaching from Elms College. In 2019, she was named a Women of Impact by BusinessWest.

Pedro Sanchez Jr.

Pedro Sanchez Jr. is the president of BlueX Solutions, a consulting firm in Springfield specializing in leadership coaching. A bilingual speaker and entrepreneur, he empowers individuals and business leaders by deconstructing preconceived beliefs, identifying opportunities for growth, and nurturing their process of self-discovery. His client base includes companies from several industries, including manufacturing, event and studio production, nonprofit, and mental health. Sanchez holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from the Assemblies of God Theological Spanish Seminary in Springfield.

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AGAWAM — Governors America Corp. (GAC), a veteran-owned, Massachusetts-based, global manufacturer of innovative engine-control products, recently welcomed James Brown as its new Business Development lead.

“James joins our team with more than two decades of military leadership and technical expertise,” said Sean Collins, president and CEO. “His insight and experience will be invaluable as we serve our clients in the defense and federal industry and thereby better support our military.”

In his role, Brown’s responsibilities include researching and building relationships with potential clients, growing Department of Defense contracts within the Hawkeye Innovation division and identifying new business opportunities for growth by analyzing market trends, the competitive landscape, and customer needs.

Brown received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and his MBA in healthcare management from Fitchburg State University. He rose to the rank of chief master sergeant (E-9) in the U.S. Air Force over a career spanning 25 years served.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts’ trustees of the Order of William Pynchon announced the selection of three local residents as this year’s Pynchon Medal recipients: Anthony Gulluni, Jeffrey Sattler, and Kevin Vann.

“This year’s recipients all embody what this award is about: community enrichment, selfless acts, and a longstanding determination to better Western Massachusetts,” said Kelly McGiverin, chairperson of the Pynchon trustees.

Gulluni is now serving his third term as Hampden County district attorney. He has promoted a vision of safer communities through community outreach, crime prevention, and education — as well as through the smart prosecution of violent offenders. Furthermore, he has shown commitment to compassionate and effective rehabilitation.

Gulluni’s notable accomplishments include spearheading the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, a one-of-a-kind program in Massachusetts designed for criminal defendants ages 18 to 24. Instead of incarceration, the court provides intensive support and programming focused on the participants’ physical and mental health, behavior patterns, housing, and other factors, and ultimately develops a pathway for careers through education and job training.

He also developed a cold-case unit, the first in the Commonwealth to use cutting-edge technology like DNA phenotyping and forensic investigative genetic genealogy to assist law enforcement in generating leads and narrowing down suspect lists.

Inspired by his humble beginnings, Sattler has spent his lifetime dedicated to service over self. After putting himself through school to earn a bachelor’s degree from Springfield College, he went on to found a bank in Springfield. When he was 18 years old, he became a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council; 47 years later, he is still a member.

Throughout Sattler’s professional life, public service has been a mainstay. A partial list of organizations for whom he has volunteered and supported includes the Western Massachusetts Boy Scouts of America, the Chicopee Rotary Club, Springfield Technical Community College, the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the American Cancer Society.

For each organization he serves, he has shown heart and commitment, with particular passion in fighting the impact of cancer in his community. When the American Cancer Society’s 2021 fundraiser was canceled due to COVID, he was instrumental in launching the Men in Pink event in its stead.

A native of Springfield and a lifelong resident of the Pioneer Valley, Vann has made serving his community a lifetime commitment, particularly for those who can’t help themselves. The many organizations to which he has dedicated his time and resources reflect a strong affinity for supporting the youth of our region. His involvement with the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club spans decades and includes multiple capital campaigns, including chairing its current campaign to build a new teen center.

Vann’s service has included, but is not limited to, the Chicopee Boys and Girls Club, the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, the United Way of Pioneer Valley, the St. Christopher’s Capital Endowment Fund, the American Cancer Society, the National Conference on Community and Justice, and the NFIB Governors Guardian Council. In addition to his nonprofit and charitable activities, he has been a life mentor and coach to countless young people.

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GREAT BARRINGTON — On Friday, Sept. 20 at 10:45 a.m., Knosh & Knowledge will host columnist and attorney Jeff Robbins, who will speak about his recently published anthology, Notes from the Brink: A Collection of Columns on Policy at Home and Abroad.

Robbins will focus his remarks on the state of American politics and journalism, the threats faced by Israel, and the scourge of anti-semitism on the far right and the far left.

This free Jewish Federation of the Berkshires program will take place at Hevreh of Southern Berkshires, 270 State Road, Great Barrington. Click here for more information.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums will announce a partnership with the Office of Public Works (OPW) of Ireland on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Together with the OPW, the Museums will explore the development of exhibitions, educational resources, and community events that enrich and promote the deep and enduring cultural and personal ties between Western Mass. and County Kerry.

Scheduled to speak at the press conference are U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Kerry Mayor Breandán Fitzgerald, Blasket Centre Manager Lorcán Ó Cinnéide, Explore Western Mass President Mary Kay Wydra, and Springfield Museums President Kay Simpson.

The first effort in this partnership is the exhibition “Gone Now, to Springfield: Celebrating the Legacy of the Blasket Islands,” currently on view in the lobby of the Wood Museum. The Blasket Islands (Na Blascaodaí) are a group of islands off the west coast of the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland, uninhabited since 1954. Many Blasket Islanders immigrated to Springfield and Greater Western Mass. throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, bringing with them the language, literature, culinary traditions, and familial connections that continue to shape the city today.

Local Blasket Islander Mairead Kearney Shea will attend the press conference. Born the youngest of seven children, she is the last living woman from the island. She came to the U.S. when she was 26 years old in the 1940s and worked as a seamstress at Berkshire Maid. She will celebrate her 102nd birthday in December.

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EAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced that longtime supporter Tito’s Handmade Vodka has stepped in to help following the nonprofit’s recent plea for assistance with four pets requiring life-changing surgeries. Tito’s has issued a $5,000 challenge match for the month of September to assist with the care of these and other shelter pets in need of urgent medical attention.

The match comes at a critical time, as late last week, another shelter pet in need of extensive medical care was surrendered by local animal control. Johnny, a 1-year-old cat, is suffering from a fractured leg and a suspected fractured tooth.

“Tito’s Handmade Vodka has been a steadfast sponsor of our mission to provide life-saving care to pets in need,” said Lindsay Doray, Second Chance’s chief Development officer. “Their generous $5,000 challenge match gives our community the opportunity to double the impact of their donations and help even more pets receive the medical care they need.”

Supporters of Second Chance who wish to have their donations matched can do so by visiting www.secondchanceanimals.org/titosmatch. Every dollar donated during the challenge will be matched by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, doubling the support available for pets in desperate need of care.

Second Chance recently issued an urgent plea for help when faced with the unprecedented challenge of simultaneously caring for four shelter pets in need of critical medical care to alleviate their suffering. Three of the four pets mentioned in the original plea — Rocky, Iris, and KJ — had their surgeries since then and are expected to make a full recovery in time. Laura is scheduled for her surgery in the days to come to relieve her pain and improve her quality of life. With the support of donors and the generosity of Tito’s, Second Chance will aim to cover the costs of their surgeries and continue providing life-saving care for other pets in need.

“We are so grateful to Tito’s Handmade Vodka for once again showing their commitment to animal welfare,” Doray said. “With their help and the support of our community, we can make a real difference for these pets and many more.”

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.secondchanceanimals.org/titosmatch.