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Health New England Appoints Two New Vice Presidents

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SPRINGFIELD — Health New England announced the recent appointment of two vice presidents: Sarah Morgan, vice president of Human Resources, and Shawn Thamert, vice president of Sales and chief growth officer.

Sarah Morgan

Morgan has been promoted from within the organization, where she had been serving as director of Human Resources since 2021. In her new role as vice president of Human Resources, she leads and oversees Health New England’s human-capital and organizational-development operations, ensuring that business strategies, plans, and initiatives are developed and implemented in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. She is also responsible for identifying and implementing long-range strategic talent management goals.

Morgan joined Health New England in 2019 as assistant general counsel. She was previously a litigation associate at Bulkley Richardson in Springfield. Morgan is a graduate of UMass Amherst and earned her juris doctor degree from the Western New England University School of Law. She is currently a master’s-degree candidate in diversity, equity, inclusion & justice leadership at Tufts University.

“We are thrilled to promote Sarah to the role of vice president,” said Richard Swift, president and CEO of Health New England. “Since joining the HR team, she has been recognized for her important work leading the development of our COVID response plans and managing the transition of Health New England to a mostly remote workplace. Sarah has long championed our diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs for our more than 400 associates, and she is committed to advancing health equity and social justice within the communities we serve.”

As vice president, Thamert is responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all sales, product-development, and marketing programs, including the Medicare line of business. He is also responsible for Health New England’s partnerships with brokers, employer groups, and community nonprofit organizations.

Shawn Thamert

Thamert joined Health New England as interim vice president, Sales and Marketing, in February 2023. Since then, he has focused on strategic membership growth across all lines of business. He has nearly 25 years of healthcare leadership experience, including as vice president, Market Development for Commonwealth Care Alliance, as well as senior sales positions with MultiPlan, Geisinger Health System, Jackson Health System, Humana, Highmark, and Coventry. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.

“We are excited to welcome Shawn to this position of vice president and chief growth officer,” Swift said. “As we look to 2024 and beyond, Shawn will serve an important role in strengthening our strategic growth potential in the market. We look forward to his collaborative leadership and the continued success of our commercial and Medicare lines of business so we can continue to uphold our commitment to our employer groups and members and deliver on our mission to improve the health and lives of the people in our communities.”

Morgan and Thamert are members of Health New England’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to Swift, and they join the Baystate Health leadership team as part of the health system.

bankESB Donates $50,000 to United Way

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EASTHAMPTON — bankESB and its employees recently donated $50,000 to the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region.

Employees pledged nearly $23,000 of their own funds in the bank’s United Way workplace campaign. Combined with the bank’s dollar-for-dollar match and additional corporate contribution, the campaign total of $50,000 will be donated to the United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region. The campaign lets employees donate and direct funds, advocating for causes that are most important to them.

As a longtime contributor, the bank and its employees have donated more than $690,000 to United Way organizations in Western Mass. over the last 12 years. The United Way is a volunteer-driven organization that serves residents through its own programs and services as well as those of its partner agencies. The organization works to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: education, financial stability, health, and basic needs.

“bankESB and our employees are proud to support the United Way in its mission to unlock the full potential of our friends, neighbors, and communities in need throughout Western Massachusetts,” bankESB President and CEO Matthew Sosik said.

PeoplesBank Announces $1.6 Million in 2023 Donations to Local Causes

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HOLYOKE — PeoplesBank announced its final total for 2023 philanthropic grants to area nonprofits and causes was $1.6 million, for a cumulative total of $14 million over the past decade.

“Community support, whether it be financial support or volunteer efforts from our associates, is in our DNA and is a large part of both the mission of the bank and a competitive differentiator for us, both in serving our customers and communities and also in attracting and retaining associates who want to be part of an organization with such a commitment,” explained Brian Canina, president and COO of PeoplesBank. “We are a mutual bank, chartered to serve our customers and the communities they live in. As a mutual bank, we do not have stockholders who would divert profits. Therefore, we are able to significantly support nonprofits and other community causes.”

Canina added that, as a large regional employer whose values include community service, PeoplesBank is able to increase its support to the community and social-service organizations through volunteerism. “We have a lot of talent in our organization, and because of that, we have a significant presence on area nonprofit boards of directors. We also look for opportunities to roll up our sleeves and serve, and we spend thousands of hours each year doing that.”

The $1.6 million was donated to more than 550 area nonprofits, making the average grant just under $3,000. With a philosophy of giving a little to a lot of groups, PeoplesBank is able to support a wide variety of causes, although most are within the bank’s funding focus areas of housing, food insecurity, literacy, economic development, and social services.

More information on PeoplesBank corporate responsibility and how to apply for a donation, including a link to the 2024 grant application, can be found at www.bankatpeoples.com/community.

Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley Installs 2024 Leadership

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SPRINGFIELD — Peter Ruffini was installed as the 2024 president of the Realtor Assooc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV), a nonprofit trade association with more than 1,800 members. The 108th annual installation of officers and directors was held on Jan. 11 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow.

A Realtor since 1996, Ruffini is the broker/owner of RE/MAX Connections and has made a long-term commitment to RAPV and the Realtor family. Since 2021, he has served on the local board of directors at RAPV, including as secretary in 2022 and treasurer in 2023. He is involved in several committees at the association, including the government affairs, mediator & ombudsman, professional standards, bylaws & policy task force, and finance. The RAPV named him Realtor of the Year in 2015 and 2021.

Ruffini served as president of the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors (MAR) in 2014. In addition to serving in leadership, he has been a member of the MAR board of directors since 2006. He received the MAR Private Property Rights Award in 2019 and the MAR Milton H. Shaw Distinguished Service Award in 2020. He also currently serves as chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons and holds 11 professional designations and certifications.

The following individuals were installed as 2024 officers: Sue Drumm of Coldwell Banker Realty as president-elect, Brenda Cuoco of Brenda Cuoco & Associates Real Estate Brokerage as treasurer, and Lori Beth Betterton of LAER Realty Partners as immediate past president. Directors include Carrie Blair of Keller Williams Realty, Shawn Bowman of Trademark Real Estate, Janise Fitzpatrick of Jones Group Realtors, Judy Nevarez of BHH Realty Professionals, Kelly Page of Trademark Real Estate, Erica Swallow of Coldwell Banker Realty – Western MA, Jennifer Tetreault of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Realty Professionals, Don Thompson of NextHome Elite Realty, and Vinny Walsh of Coldwell Banker Realty – Western MA.

Greenfield Cooperative Bank Welcomes Victor Rodriguez Sr.

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Victor Rodriguez Sr.

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB) announced the appointment of Victor Rodriguez Sr. as assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer. In this role, he intends to leverage his extensive experience and expertise to guide borrowers through the homeownership journey with personalized care and local market knowledge. He will be based at the bank’s South Hadley branch.

“We are excited to welcome Victor to the GCB team,” said Tony Worden, president and CEO. “His proven track record of success, deep understanding of the mortgage industry, and commitment to personalized service make him an invaluable asset to our bank and our community. We are confident that Victor will play a key role in helping our neighbors achieve their dreams of homeownership.”

Rodriguez brings more than 20 years of banking experience. Throughout his career, he has earned accolades such as the 2022 Realtor Affiliate of the Year from the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. Rodriguez’s passion for mortgage lending extends beyond client transactions, as evidenced by his recent role as a guest speaker at the NEFMA fall conference, where he presented on the topic “Opportunities Await: Developing a Diverse Mortgage Customer Source.”

“Victor’s passion for fostering diversity in homeownership is deeply impressive. His NEFMA presentation clearly demonstrated his commitment to expanding access to mortgage opportunities for underserved communities,” said Jane Wolfe, executive vice president of Residential Lending. “We fully expect Victor to become a leading voice in this area, not only within our bank, but across the region.”

Hyundai Hope on Wheels to Donate $20,000 to Local Nonprofits

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HOLYOKE — A check presentation will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Gary Rome Hyundai dealership located at 150 Whiting Farms Road in Holyoke. Two donations will be made from Hyundai Hope on Wheels: $10,000 to LukeStronger Inc. of South Hadley and $10,000 to Each Moment We’re Alive of West Springfield. Representatives from both organizations will be present to accept their checks.

“At Gary Rome Hyundai, we believe in leading by example and pride ourselves on doing the next right thing. As a Hyundai Hope on Wheels board member for the Eastern Region, I am committed to making a positive impact by supporting local organizations in their fight against childhood cancer,” Gary Rome said. “We are dedicated to striking out cancer and providing hope to those affected by it.”

Hyundai Hope on Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its more than 820 U.S. dealers, celebrates its 25th anniversary in its longstanding fight against childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, the organization is one of the longest-running corporate social-responsibility efforts in the automotive industry. In honor of this milestone, Hyundai Hope on Wheels announced plans to award $25 million in research grants this year, its largest donation in a single year, bringing its total giving to $225 million since its inception.

Each Moment We’re Alive was launched by Sheridan Murphy in 2015 after her second bout with breast cancer. She then realized that reaching out, rather than blocking out, was the best chance for survival. Since then, she has helped organize support groups and workshops with a focus on emotional and spiritual health. Sheridan has since expanded her network to help families with all types of cancer, including pediatric cancer.

LukeStronger Inc. is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing assistance to local families dealing with pediatric cancer so that parents can spend time with their children. LukeStronger originated when Luke Bradley, a then 10-year-old boy from South Hadley, relapsed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Local residents rallied to support his family with, among other things, a benefit golf tournament. Complications and another unforeseen relapse kept Luke at Boston Children’s Hospital for 15 months. He underwent a bone-marrow transplant in December 2017 and is doing well today.

Knowing firsthand the financial struggle, Bradley’s family created a nonprofit to help other families by continuing the golf-tournament tradition. Together with friends, in its short history, LukeStronger has helped seven local families fill in the income gap caused by pediatric cancer. All profits go to the family. LukeStronger does not expect repayment.

Bay Path Welcomes Natalia Blank as Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Natalia Blank

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that Natalia Blank has been elected to serve as vice president for Academic Affairs, which was effective Jan. 2. Blank will serve on the executive leadership team and work across all divisions at the university.

In her role, she will articulate a clear and compelling vision for the academic enterprise that builds on Bay Path’s innovative approach to higher education, marshals the collective talents of faculty and staff in an environment of collegiality and cooperation, and use data-driven decision making and strategic thinking to optimize the student experience, from access through successful completion, as well as the academic operations of the university.

After a national search, Blank comes to Bay Path from D’Youville University in Buffalo, N.Y., where she served as vice president for Academic Affairs. She joins the leadership team with nearly 20 years working in university administrative roles, including associate provost for Academic Affairs and Assessment at Norwich University in Vermont.

“Natalia has the experience and the ability to lead and envision innovative and results-oriented academic initiatives,” Bay Path President Sandra Doran said. “Her commitment to students, faculty, and staff is apparent, and she will be integral to our university’s work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.”

For more than 20 years, Blank has served in various roles on both the faculty and administrative side in education. As a teacher-scholar, she has been the author of numerous publications, earned several awards and honors for teaching excellence, and has received multiple grants in support of student and faculty research. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Nizhegorod State University in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, and went on to receive her doctorate in organic/organometallic chemistry from Dartmouth College.

“Immediately, upon meeting and speaking with members of the Bay Path community, I felt a connection to the mission and vision of the university,” Blank said. “I am excited to join President Doran, her leadership team, faculty, staff, board of trustees, and alumni in helping our students achieve their goals. I believe that innovative and entrepreneurial institutions like Bay Path will change higher education by becoming a model for responsive, successful learning experiences that will transform the futures of students.”

Gabrielle Gould to Step Down as Executive Director of Amherst BID

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AMHERST — Gabrielle Gould, executive director of the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) and the Downtown Amherst Foundation (DAF), announced she will be stepping down from her position at the BID to form a consulting business. She will continue in a leadership capacity for the DAF and its management of the Drake, the live performance venue in downtown Amherst. Her final day at the BID will be Feb. 22.

“The BID board is forever indebted to Gabrielle for her ideas, energy, and integrity,” said Barry Roberts, board president of the BID. “She has changed the discussion about downtown, and her leadership has been a model for BID directors throughout the Commonwealth. We wish her well.”

Appointed executive director in August 2019, Gould’s four-plus years at the helm of the organization have been filled with notable successes, including strengthening the BID’s relationship with town government and institutional partners, teaming with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce on COVID relief for small businesses, producing signature downtown events like the Sip & Shop Stroll and Makers Market holiday event and Fire & Ice, and conceiving and launching the Drake, the downtown’s first-ever live performance venue.

In recognition of their efforts, Gould and Claudia Pazmany, the chamber’s executive director, were named Difference Makers by BusinessWest in 2023.

“I’ve walked into the office each day with passion, excitement, and a million ideas on how to make downtown Amherst a vibrant, beautiful, and destination-worthy town for all to experience and enjoy,” Gould said. “The BID and downtown Amherst are in a great place, and I feel that now is the perfect time for me to transition to a new chapter in my career.”

A search for Gould’s successor will commence in the coming weeks, Roberts said.

Young Professional Society to Host Third Thursday Event Today

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SPRINGFIELD — The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) will host its Third Thursday: Alumni Connections & Annual Showcase, a monthly networking event today, Jan. 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield, while honoring and paying respects to longtime YPS member Jennifer Schimmel.

This Third Thursday event will feature a review of 2023 events, partnerships, and community investments, as well as an outlook for 2024. Highlights for 2023 include more than 25 events, 18 partnerships, and more than $18,000 in community investment, with plans to surpass those numbers in 2024.

YPS will also seek to partner with local colleges and universities and engage in more volunteer and community giving opportunities in the coming year. Existing members and other young professionals interested in membership will have the opportunity to network with board of directors alumni and learn more about how YPS helped with their professional development.

During the event, YPS will take a moment to honor and pay respects to Schimmel, who passed away on Jan. 7. Professionally, Jennifer dedicated her talents to nonprofit organizations, holding the position of executive director of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity from 2007 to 2019. She has held various support roles with organizations such as Hartford Seminary, Wadsworth Atheneum, and Shakespeare & Company.

UMassFive Offers Array of Financial Wellness Webinars

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HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union is always looking for opportunities to educate members and the local community on financial subjects. For more than a decade, UMassFive has offered free financial wellness workshops, where attendees gain insight into specific financial topics.

During the first four months of 2024, the following UMassFive financial wellness webinars will be offered: “Paying Down Debt,” “Reaching Your Financial Goals in 2024,” “Understanding Credit,” “Understand Your Money Personality,” “Budgeting 101,” and “Homebuying 101.”

Licensed CFS financial advisors will also present the following topics: “Understanding Social Security,” “Saving for Retirement: IRA Need-to-knows,” and “Retirement Plan Rollover Options.”

Specific financial wellness topics are typically offered multiple times per year to allow multiple opportunities for community members to be able to attend subjects that interest them. To view descriptions of all these financial-wellness webinars, including dates and times, and to register to attend, visit umassfive.coop/resources/workshops.

Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C. Welcomes Kimberly Howarth, Jenna Roux

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — The certified public accounting firm Burkhart, Pizzanelli, P.C. announced two recent additions to its professional team.

Kimberly Howarth

Kimberly Howarth, CPA received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University in 2005 and a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University in 2007. Her prior experience includes the position of senior accountant specializing in tax preparation.

Howarth has vast experience in preparing and reviewing tax returns. In addition to working with small and mid-sized businesses to fulfill their accounting, payroll, and tax-preparation needs, she has significant experience preparing individual and trust returns, as well as probate accounting.

Jenna Roux

Jenna Roux, CPA received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and her master of taxation degree from University of Hartford in 2015. Her previous experience includes the position of senior accountant focusing on multi-state corporate, partnership, individual, and nonprofit income-tax returns.

In addition, Roux has expertise in real-estate accounting practices, as well as functioning as an ‘outsourced CFO’ providing strategic consulting and support of daily financial activities.

MP CPAs Promotes Brooke Williams, Matt Baran

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SPRINGFIELD — MP CPAs recently announced the promotions of Brooke Williams to audit manager and Matt Baran to tax manager.

Brooke Williams

Williams manages audits, reviews, and compilations for small to medium-sized businesses. She also manages audits of Massachusetts charter schools (governmental entities), nonprofit organizations (including yellow book and single audits), and employee benefit plans.

Williams joined the firm in 2019 and has more than five years of experience in public accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics and a master’s degree in accounting from Westfield State University. She is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. She takes an active role in the local community by participating in various community fundraising and networking events.

Matt Baran

Baran provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private-equity firms and their owners.

Baran joined the firm in 2018 as an intern and started full-time later that year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in accounting and taxation from UMass Amherst. He remains involved in recruiting and mentorship efforts with the university.

Bulkley Richardson Announces Elevations of Stephen Holstrom, Lauren Ostberg

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SPRINGFIELD — Bulkley Richardson announced that Stephen Holstrom and Lauren Ostberg were promoted to partner, effective Jan. 1.

Holstrom is a general practice litigator with a focus on medical-malpractice defense. In addition to medical-malpractice cases, he has litigated complex tort actions, commercial disputes, insurance cases, complex class actions, and education cases.

Ostberg, a key member of Bulkley Richardson’s intellectual property and technology and cybersecurity practice groups, also maintains a diverse commercial-litigation practice.

“Steve is an asset to the medical-malpractice and general-litigation teams. With a strong work ethic and persuasive skills, he continues to earn the respect of his peers,” said Dan Finnegan, managing partner. “Lauren has established herself as a leader in many technical areas of the law, and her dedication to achieving results for clients is unwavering. As co-chair of the firm’s cybersecurity group, she has been instrumental in launching the robust practice and positioned herself as a go-to cyber resource.”

Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame to Induct Third Class on March 8

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HOLYOKE — The Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame (WMRHoF) board of directors announced the inductees of the third class, set to be honored on Friday, March 8.

Since its inception, the WMRHoF has celebrated outstanding contributors to the running community, with its first class inducted in 2020 and the second in 2022. The third class inductees are Ric Bourie, Mary Cobb, Howard Drew, Sue Haryasz, Rich Larsen, Nicole McGilpin, Bob Neil, Bill Romito, Ed Sandifer, and John Stifler.

In addition to these distinguished individuals, the charity organization Griffin’s Friends, which has supported children with cancer and their families for decades in the Springfield area by running and raising funds, will be inducted. Also, Neal Lamberton, a runner who has volunteered his time to the running community for years, will receive the Brian Goddu Volunteer of the Year Award, founded in memory of Goddu, a founding board member of the Western Mass Runners Hall of Fame.

The induction ceremony will take place on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Holyoke Elks Lodge. The guest speaker will be Bob Hodge, third-place finisher in the 1979 Boston Marathon, multiple Mount Washington Road Race champion, 40-year course record holder on the DH Jones/Amherst 10 Mile Course, and author of Tale of the Times.

Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are priced at $20 and are available for purchase by clicking here. For those unable to attend but wishing to support the WMRHoF mission, donations are welcome via the RunReg website.

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Pictured: TommyCar President Carla Cosenzi and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.
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No Shave November

During their annual No Shave November initiative, TommyCar Auto Group and the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office raised a record-breaking total of $9,826.90 for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Throughout November, members of the Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office embraced No Shave November, setting aside their razors to symbolize solidarity in the fight against cancer. Each participant made a $20 donation, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament, a key supporter of Dana-Farber.

Pictured: TommyCar President Carla Cosenzi and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

Pictured: TommyCar President Carla Cosenzi and Sheriff Patrick Cahillane.

 

Supporting Military Families

Throughout the month of November, Freedom Credit Union collected cash donations at all its branches on behalf of the Westover Galaxy Community Council to support military service members and their families at Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB) in Chicopee. A total of $2,032.83 was collected from members, staff, and the community, which Freedom matched for a total donation of $4,065.66.

Pictured: John Beaulieu (left), president of Westover Galaxy Community Council, and Glenn Welch, President and CEO of Freedom Credit Union. (Photo by Market Mentors)

Pictured: John Beaulieu (left), president of Westover Galaxy Community Council, and Glenn Welch, President and CEO of Freedom Credit Union. (Photo by Market Mentors)

 

 

A Merrier Christmas for Kids

Westfield Bank invited its customers and community members across Western Mass. and Northern Conn. to help provide new toys and books to children in local communities as part of its 2023 toy drive. From Nov. 23 through Dec. 13, all Westfield Bank branches collected new, unwrapped toys, books, and monetary donations. Each branch donated to an organization or charity local to its service area.

Pictured, from left: Mike Mirski, Matt Valliere, Stephanie Morales, Marc Massey, and Laurie Mathews at Westfield Bank’s main office.

Pictured, from left: Mike Mirski, Matt Valliere, Stephanie Morales, Marc Massey, and Laurie Mathews at Westfield Bank’s main office.

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Local Farmer Awards

Through Jan. 31: Farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards of up to $2,500. These awards are for capital and infrastructure improvement projects related to planting, growing, harvesting, and processing that will help farms compete in the marketplace. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), in partnership with Big Y and the Massachusetts Society for Promoting Agriculture, along with the support of other funders, is entering the 10th year of the awards program, which has helped more than 260 farmers carry out a total of 572 projects. The Three County Fair is a new addition to the group of funders this year. The awards have helped farmers make necessary improvements, such as upgrading electric fencing, purchasing no-till equipment, expanding irrigation, installing frost-free water systems, purchasing feed troughs, and applying shade cloths for greenhouses. To be eligible, farms must have gross sales of $10,000 and be located in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, or Berkshire County. For a full list of eligibility requirements and application information, visit www.farmerawards.org. The deadline for applying is Jan. 31.

 

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 16: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 16. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form. Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be announced and profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

 

Margaritaville at Herrell’s

Jan. 21-28: Herrell’s Ice Cream in Northampton will celebrate its annual Margaritaville. Some of the flavors being served this year will be winning flavors from the UMass ice-cream-making competition from the last several years. These flavors have become popular rotating flavors at Herrell’s and are often served during summer months. The Margaritaville flavors this year will include Berry Tequila Tango (UMass), Mango Sorbet, Mango Ice Cream, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Piña Colada, Aloha Sunrise, Key Lime Cream, Sublime (UMass), Strawberry Banana, and Spicy Pineapple Margarita (UMass).

 

Free Music Fridays

Jan. 26 to Feb. 23: MGM Springfield is once again bringing summer inside. The popular Free Music Fridays Summer Concert Series on the MGM Springfield Plaza will move into MGM Springfield’s ARIA Ballroom beginning Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Kicking off the 2024 indoor series is the Blushing Brides, billed as the original tribute to the Rolling Stones. The lineup also includes ’80s rock and metal band Aquanett, local modern country music fan favorite Trailer Trash, party band Darik and the Funbags, and, closing out the series, the Eagles Experience tribute show. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the shows. Guests also can enjoy MGM Springfield’s diverse food and beverage offerings before or after the concerts, with options including the Chandler Steakhouse, Costa, Tap Sports Bar, and South End Market. For additional details on the Free Music Fridays Concert Series, including lineup updates, visit mgmspringfield.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/free-music-fridays.html.

 

Difference Makers

April 10: The 16th annual Difference Makers Gala will be held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Since 2009, BusinessWest has been recognizing the work of individuals, groups, businesses, and institutions through this recognition program. The 2024 Difference Makers will be announced, and their stories told, in the Feb. 19 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Event ticket information will follow. The Royal Law Firm is a partner sponsor of Difference Makers this year, and other sponsorships are available.

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Matthew Nash

Matthew Nash

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) announced the promotion of Matthew Nash, CPA to partner. Since joining the firm in 2011, he has been an integral part of the team, focusing on audit, review, and compilation engagements and playing a pivotal role in the commercial, not-for-profit audit, and pension engagement teams. Nash earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College and an MBA from Elms College, and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. In his time at MBK, he has advanced from an intern to a senior manager and now to a partner. Beyond his professional achievements, Nash is deeply involved in community service. He serves as a board member and treasurer for Springfield School Volunteers and is a committee member of the Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament.

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The board of directors of AdLib Inc., a community-based, cross-disability, nonprofit organization, announced Sally English as the new executive director. English, who holds a master of social work degree from Boston College, was eager to join the team and return to the independent-living movement. English most recently advanced in leadership at Viability Inc., supporting its Clubhouse and MOMs programs through several leadership, programmatic, and pandemic-related changes. Prior to Viability, she worked at the Boston Center for Independent Living as the director of Services. English was included in the BusinessWest 40 Under Forty class of 2019. AdLib Inc., founded in 1983, provides information and referral, advocacy, skills training, peer support, transition, representative payee, and personal-care-attendant services to people with disabilities of all ages throughout Berkshire County. As a center for independent living, it was important to the AdLib board of directors to find a leader able to embrace the philosophy of independent living, which focuses on ensuring that people with disabilities are able to live in the community with control over their own services and lives. English, who began her tenure in June, has spent the first six months with AdLib creating relationships with staff and external stakeholders, as well as improving internal systems and processes to ensure staff are supported in providing quality services to consumers. An open house will be planned for 2024.

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The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the appointment of new officers to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1. Dr. Charlotte Boney, who has assumed the role of president, chairs the Department of Pediatrics at Baystate Health. The first vice president, Willette Yarbrough Johnson, is a retired educator from Springfield Public Schools, having served 38 years in a variety of capacities. She continues exploring her love of education as a member of the Coalition of Experienced Black Educators, an educational consultant group. The second vice president is Omar Irizarry, director of Cross Agency Initiatives at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. William Harju, treasurer, is chief financial officer at USA Hauling & Recycling, and the clerk is Shannon Yaremchak, director of Grants and Latino Economic Development Opportunities at Partners for Community, and director of Mission Advancement at New England Farm Workers’ Council. In their new capacities, the new officers will lead the Food Bank to implement innovative strategies, expand partnerships, and elevate the organization’s impact. Two new board members also began their tenure: Joesiah González, chief Philanthropy & Communications officer at Home City Development Inc., and Xiaolei Hua, first vice president of Commercial Lending at PeoplesBank.

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David Lavenburg

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that David Lavenburg, one of the firm’s attorneys, has been promoted to shareholder. Since joining the firm in November 2020, he has been an integral part of the firm, focusing on loan recovery, loan workouts, collection matters, restructuring, debt repayments, and bankruptcy. Lavenburg received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and his juris doctorate from Capital University of Law School in Columbus, Ohio. With more than 32 years of litigation experience, he chairs the creditor’s rights, collections, and bankruptcy practice group at Bacon Wilson. He is admitted to practice in both the Massachusetts and Connecticut state courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. In the firm’s probate department, Lavenburg supports litigation needs in cases involving contests, breaches of fiduciary duty, lack of capacity, and undue influence claims. In the commercial and corporate department, he represents the firm’s clients in partnership disputes, commercial litigation, general business litigation, and commercial lease disputes. He has also been chairman of the Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals since 2006.

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MGM Resorts International announced the appointment of Louie Theros as president and chief operating officer of MGM Springfield, where he will oversee the resort’s daily operations and strategic direction, focused on continued employee engagement and community relations. He succeeds Chris Kelley, who recently announced his decision to pursue a new opportunity closer to family on the West Coast. Theros has been with MGM Resorts since 2015, most recently serving as vice president, legal counsel, and assistant secretary at MGM Grand Detroit. Prior to joining the company, Theros worked in legal private practice, serving as vice president of Detroit-based law firm Butzel Long, following more than 20 years as a lawyer at Dickenson Wright. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.

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Stephanie Vincelette

Stephanie Vincelette

Erica Gomes

bankESB recently promoted Stephanie Vincelette to assistant vice president, Human Resources Operations, and Erica Gomes to assistant vice president, Customer Care. Vincelette has 11 years of banking experience. She was previously Human Resources Operations officer and, before that, Payroll manager, and began her career in banking as a Payroll specialist. Before joining bankESB in 2012, she had five years of previous payroll and human-resources experience. With this promotion, she will continue to oversee payroll operations; will now oversee benefits operations; and will expand her responsibilities in salary administration, compensation planning, and policy management. Vincelette has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University. She holds a senior professional human resources certification. Gomes has 24 years of banking experience. She joined the Hometown Financial Group family of banks at bankHometown in 2013 as branch manager of the Killingly, Conn. office after spending more than 14 years in retail banking with Citizens Bank. She was promoted to Customer Care officer at Hometown Financial’s bankESB in 2016. In her new role, she will manage the Customer Care call center. Gomes completed coursework in accounting at the Community College of Rhode Island. She has been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Junior Achievement, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and local homeless shelters, and previously served as treasurer of the Killingly Business Assoc.

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Kim Collins

Kim Collins

Caitlin Meyer

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) announced the recent hiring of two new staff members: Kim Collins, Audience Development and Community Engagement manager; and Caitlin Meyer, Education director. Collins will work to create community connections for the SSO and engage new audiences, while Meyer will be responsible for bringing back the hosting of SSO educational performances for public-school students as well as creating new educational programming for the organization. Collins joined the SSO in October. She most recently served as director of Member Services with the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce. In that role, she was the first point of contact for all member relations, led the ambassador team, and revised and refreshed member benefits, onboarding, and retention. She also facilitated networking and member-orientation events, as well as ribbon cuttings, and planned large events for the chamber. Collins has also been a performing artist and educator her entire life. As a flutist, she has performed with the SSO for more than 25 years and also served as the SSO’s orchestra librarian for several years. Meyer is an educational leader, music educator, and professional musician who has taught in China, Tanzania, Israel, and Australia. Before joining the SSO, she served as director of Programs for a charter school in Bridgeport, Conn., where she worked closely with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants to build out arts-integrative, culturally responsive programs for newcomer students. Meyer also founded the Qingdao Visual and Performing Arts Educators Assoc., which has allowed students of every background in China to participate in district-wide arts initiatives as well as international travel opportunities. Prior to her work in Qingdao, Meyer was the music director at Saint Bernard School in Uncasville, Conn. for seven years.

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Luke Goodridge has joined the law firm of Bulkley Richardson as a partner. His practice will continue to focus on estate planning, trust administration, and general business-law matters. Goodridge was previously a named partner at the law firm of Curtiss, Carey, Gates & Goodridge, LLP, based in Greenfield. He will continue to maintain an office in Greenfield. He earned a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from UMass Amherst; a juris doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law, and is currently a candidate for an LLM (master of laws) degree in taxation at Boston University School of Law.

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Ashley Swett

Ashley Swett

Florence Bank recently announced that Ashley Swett has been named manager of the bank’s Customer Service Center at the main office in Florence. In her new role, she will oversee the staff responsible for assisting Florence Bank customers who contact the bank via telephone or email. Swett has 16 years of industry experience and is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies. She holds a certificate in supervision from the Center for Financial Training. Active in the community, Swett is currently a member of the Holiday Flair in Ware, where she enjoys the annual festival and parade.

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The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) announced its annual award winners at the association’s holiday luncheon on Dec. 14 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The Realtor of the Year Award was given to Vincent Walsh of Coldwell Banker Realty, while the Affiliate of the Year Award was given to Christine Webster, attorney at Begley & Webster LLC. A Realtor since 1992, Walsh served as president of the RAPV board of directors in 2011. He has also served on the grievance, government affairs, professional standards, and YPN committees. He continues to serve on the RAPV board of directors. Walsh has given back to the community through his involvement by being nominated for and approved by the Springfield City Council and holding the Realtor seat on the Springfield Historical Commission for nearly 12 years. He is a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the USO. He is a supporter of the VFW, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, American Heart Assoc., and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A member of RAPV since 2005, Webster has served on the affiliate-realtor and professional development committees. Webster has demonstrated significant support to the association and community outreach and volunteered in RAPV’s seminars held by the affiliate-realtor committee and the professional development committee’s “If the Realtor Had Only Known” sessions. She also provides guidance to all Realtors who seek assistance in transactions and legal questions. Her community activities include being a Westfield Zoning Board of Appeal member and serving on the finance committee at St. Mary’s Parish of Westfield. She also volunteers preparing meals for the homeless and has been involved in fundraising for schools and the parish.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook

UMass Amherst Rises to Top 20 for Sustainability

AMHERST — UMass Amherst rose to the top 20 among higher-education institutions in the nation for its social and environmental sustainability development efforts, education, and practices, according to QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 edition. In the expanded second edition, published by global higher-education analyst firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), UMass Amherst rose to 16th out of 210 colleges and universities in the U.S., up from 28th in last year’s ranking that highlighted 135 U.S. institutions. In the overall global sustainability rankings, UMass Amherst rose to the top 10% (136th) among 1,403 institutions across 95 countries and territories, which is more than double the number of institutions featured in last year’s inaugural edition. The ranking provides a unique, detailed framework to assess how universities are taking action to tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges through evaluation of universities based on three areas: social impact, environmental impact, and governance. UMass Amherst also scored well above the global median in each of these areas. This latest QS Sustainability Ranking adds to UMass Amherst’s sustainability accolades this year. In November, UMass Amherst moved up 10 spots to 18th in Princeton Review’s Top 50 Green Colleges.

 

Tighe & Bond Acquires Coastal Engineering

WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering, design, and environmental consulting, announced it has acquired Cape Cod-based Coastal Engineering Co. Inc., a civil, structural, and waterfront/marine engineering firm that specializes in projects located in environmentally sensitive areas. This strategic acquisition aligns with Tighe & Bond’s vision of being a trusted advisor by offering clients a comprehensive, single-source solution to their engineering, design, and environmental-science needs. The addition of Coastal Engineering’s staff bolsters the breadth and depth of services that Tighe & Bond currently offers to clients, particularly those located in Cape Cod, the islands, and coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island. John Bologna, Coastal’s former president and CEO, will now serve as vice president within the firm’s Building Services business line. Tighe & Bond’s current offices are now augmented by Coastal Engineering’s Eastern Mass. offices, further strengthening the firm’s presence across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Maine.

 

UMassFive Recognized for Investment Services

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and its team of CUSO Financial Services (CFS) financial advisors have been recognized with the Gold Keystone Award in the medium-sized financial-institution category for 2022. This annual award recognizes CFS programs with the highest ratio of GDC per $1 million of total deposits. This is the second year in a row that UMassFive has received this honor. In addition, UMassFive Financial Advisor Aimee Marden has also been recognized for her contributions to this GDC ratio with a CFS Bronze Pacesetter Award for 2022. UMassFive has offered retirement planning and investment services as a complimentary benefit to its members and the local community for more than 15 years. The department is spearheaded by three financial advisors: Aimee Marden, Dana Graham, and Sam Einzig, and supported by Senior Investment Advisor Assistant Emi Lee. UMassFive’s financial advisors are available to meet in person as well as remotely to discuss the retirement-planning and investing needs of any local person or business. The team also offers complimentary remote seminars throughout the year to educate clients on an array of retirement-planning and investment-related topics.

 

Monsoon Bistro Now Open at Holyoke Mall

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Mall announced the addition of the shopping center’s fourth full-service restaurant, Monsoon Bistro, located on the upper level near Macy’s. The locally owned and operated bistro combines traditional Chinese and Thai dishes to showcase the culinary landscape and region. The menu, designed to celebrate Southeast Asian cuisine, features dim sum, drunken noodles, mango chicken, red curry fish, and more.

 

Joe’s Cafe Launches Katie’s Fund to Support Friends of Children Inc.

NORTHAMPTON — Friends of Children Inc. recently accepted a donation of over $7,500 to establish Katie’s Fund, a program established through a fundraiser spearheaded by Joe’s Pizza in honor of former employee Katie Lyons. Katie’s Fund will be used to provide essentials for children and young adults who are affected by foster care. Katie’s Fund was created by Meaghan Sullivan, owner of Joe’s Pizza. Sullivan hosted a Katie’s Fund fundraising event at Joe’s Pizza on the evening of Dec. 13, where 25% of all sales benefited the fund. Those sales, combined with private donations, have already added up to more than $7,500 to honor Katie, who passed away in January. Friends of Children is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults impacted by foster care or juvenile-justice involvement. Katie’s Fund will be used to purchase essential items to support the children and young adults enrolled in Friends of Children’s programming.

 

Eversource Recognized for Corporate Responsibility

BOSTON — Newsweek magazine, in partnership with global research and data firm Statista, publishes an annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Eversource Energy has again been named among the top-scoring utilities on the 2024 list, and was also named a 5 Year Champion by Newsweek for being recognized among the nation’s most responsible companies every year since its list was introduced. In the 2024 list, Eversource ranked fifth in the nation among 59 companies in the Energy & Utilities category, and 154th overall on the top-600 list among the leading 2,000 public companies by revenue with headquarters in the U.S. The company earned the highest environmental score in the utility industry and the highest overall ranking of any utility in the Northeast and the Eastern Seaboard. The annual list determines the most responsible companies based on their corporate social sustainability performance and reputation. Eversource and the other recognized companies were featured in the Dec. 15 issue of the newsmagazine.

 

State Awards HCC $1.46 Million for Nursing Workforce Training Program

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) and its partners have been awarded a state grant worth nearly $1.46 million to create a CNA (certified nursing assistant) to LPN (licensed practical nurse) training program to help area hospitals meet their workforce needs. Last month, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced a total of $3.9 million in Senator Kenneth J. Donnelly Workforce Success Grants for six initiatives representing employers and collaborative organizations across the Commonwealth. The lion’s share of that money — $1,457,143 — will go to an HCC-led training program to assist 86 unemployed or underemployed individuals transition from jobs as nursing aides to positions as licensed practical nurses. The grants, funded through the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund and distributed by the Commonwealth Corporation, aim to increase sustainable wage career pathways for Massachusetts residents facing employment barriers and improve the competitiveness of Massachusetts businesses by enhancing worker skills and productivity. HCC’s partners in the grant include Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, MassHire Hampden County, Springfield Works, and the National Fund for Workforce Solutions. The multi-stage program will first train individuals as nursing aides, then help them obtain jobs at area hospitals while they continue their training in HCC’s LPN program, all the while providing them with wrap-around support services. HCC already has an existing framework for CNA training through its Jump Start program, which is designed for individuals receiving public assistance.

 

Smash Hits Cannabis Wins Budtenders’ Choice Award

HOLYOKE — Smash Hits Cannabis, the exclusive cannabis line grown for and by Canna Provisions, is announced that its Chem D strain has been named the 2023 Budtenders’ Choice winner in Massachusetts by Leafly, one of the world’s largest and most influential online cannabis information resources. This recognition, voted on by the state’s budtenders naming their favorite strains available on the legal market, highlights the outstanding quality of Smash Hits Cannabis and cements its status as a frontrunner in the Northeast’s premium, small-batch craft cannabis market. The accolade underscores the expertise and dedication of Smash Hits’ cultivation director, Greg “Chemdog” Krzanowski, whose commitment to cultivating exceptional cannabis aligns with Canna Provisions’ mission to offer the best craft cannabis products, reflecting the company’s dedication to quality and innovation, Canna CEO Meg Sanders said.

 

T-Birds Generate $26,000 at Hockey Fights Cancer Night

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds recently announced a donation of $26,000 as a result of the funds raised from the postgame jersey auction on Nov. 25, which served as the club’s annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The night held extra meaning to T-Birds forwards Will and Sam Bitten, who once again were at the forefront of the efforts through Bitsy’s Army, the charity the brothers established in honor and memory of their cousin, Martin Piche, who passed away in 2021 at age 31 following a lengthy battle with a cancerous brain tumor. Not only did the T-Birds shut out the Utica Comets by a 7-0 score, but the Bitten brothers were front and center in the scoring. Will tallied two goals and an assist, while younger brother Sam recorded his first career AHL point with more than a dozen family and friends in attendance. In Piche’s honor, the T-Birds Foundation made a contribution (via Bitsy’s Army) to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, based out of the Bittens’ home province of Ontario. A host of Springfield-area cancer charities were also benefactors from Hockey Fights Cancer Night, including: Cancer House of Hope (CHD), Griffin’s Friends (Baystate Health Foundation), Sister Caritas Cancer Center (Mercy Medical Center), and Survivor Journeys. The T-Birds also presented a check to the National Hockey League’s official Hockey Fights Cancer charity. A joint initiative of the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Assoc. powered by the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Hockey Fights Cancer unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families.

 

 

Incorporations

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Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Y&A Repairs Inc., 50 South Park Ter., Agawam, MA 01001. Yuriy Yukhimets, same. Construction company.

CHICOPEE

M&F’s Cleaning Services Corp., 63 School St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Welton Ferreira, same. Janitorial and cleaning services.

SV Clean Services Corp., 30 Tremont St., Apt 2, Chicopee, MA 01013. Elisandra De Souza Valentin, same. Janitorial and cleaning services.

EASTHAMPTON

Wheelhouse Arts Inc., 10 East Green St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Rachel Beane, same. Nonprofit corporation that supports and fosters engagement in the arts by equipping people with the tools, knowledge, and space to create.

HADLEY

Maple Farms Inc., 10 South Maple St., Hadley, MA 01035. Nebi Gunasti, same. Food products, which may be fresh or packaged.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Mass Healthcare Group Inc., 113 Enfield St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Richard Mwandemani, same. Behavioral-health services.

MONSON

Little Friends Child Care & Learning Center Inc., 25 Harrison Ave., Monson, MA 01057. Melissa Aliengena, same. Licensed childcare.

NORTHAMPTON

Naturopathic Health Care, P.C., 369 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Paul Herscu, same. Naturopathic healthcare services.

PITTSFIELD

Eric Zahn Builders Management Co., 2 Westview Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Eric Zahn, same. Management company.

Office Automation Group, 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael Dyer, 1066 Elm St., San Jose, CA 95126. Low-voltage voice and data cabling.

SOUTHWICK

Sherlin Solutions Inc., 100 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Brian Sherlin, same. Consulting services.

SPRINGFIELD

New Path Logistics Inc., 15 Crystal Ave., Apt 2R, Springfield, MA 01108. Joseph Rivera, same. Trucking company.

WARE

Shree Ambe West St. Inc., 18 West St., Ware, MA 01082. Viralkumar Patel, 61 Kent Road, Springfield, MA 01129. Gas station with convenience store.

WESTFIELD

Lead Garage Doors Inc., 65 Butternut Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Dennis Krasun, same. Garage-door installation and repair.

WILBRAHAM

Done Right Fleet Repair Inc., 3267 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. John Seymour, same. Mobile truck and trailer repair.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and/or trade names were issued or renewed during the month of December 2023.

BELCHERTOWN

Andrew Mitchell Construction
55 Rural Road
Andrew Mitchell

EASTHAMPTON

Jessica Sarah Beauty
179 Northampton St., Suite 3
Jessica Barker

River Valley Co-op
228 Northampton St.
Abby Getman Skillicorn

Shop Harper James LLC
106 Cottage St.
Kayla Diggins

SmallCo Bookkeeping
2M Culdaff St.
Stephanie Yarmesky

HOLYOKE

Beyond the Mirror
103 Chapin St.
Michelle Hernandez

Bugalu Ballroom
120 High St.
Militza Caratini

Fresh Sense Cleaners
123 Waldo St.
Latoya Booker

Jadhai Boutique
523 South St.
Oneida Rivera Sanchez

Kay Ave Auto Sales
18 Kay Ave.
Alexander Oquendo

Latino’s Cuisine
50 Holyoke St.
Eduardo Castillo

Legendary Photography
775 High St.
Amanda Trabal

Lomas Landscaping
55 Ely St.
Antonio Lopez Cruz

Sleep Number
44 Holyoke St.
Select Comfort Retail Corp.

PITTSFIELD

A.J. Energy Solutions
28 Plastics Ave.
Javier Aragon

The Baddie Factory
375 West St.
Anya Volff

Balancing the Journey
56 Palomino Dr.
Ilana Kind Ackerman

BB’s Hot Spot at the Lantern
449 North St.
BB’s Hot Spot LLC

Bomb Shack Vintage
North St.
Jacob Seeley

C&H Environmental Technical Services
80 Highview Dr., Unit D
Bruce Eulian

FBR Painting Service Inc.
86 Henry Ave.
Fabiano Robadel

Law Office of Peter C. Alessio
82 Joan Dr.
Peter Alessio

Planet Fitness
690 Merrill Road
Keystone NFP Pittsfield LLC

Precision Bookkeeping by Coral
120 Benedict Road
Coral Cook

Shamrock
82 Wendell Ave.
CMG Mortgage Inc.

29 Wendell Associates
29 Wendell Ave.
John Barry

SOUTH HADLEY

Get Movin’ Fitness & Nutrition
577 Granby Road
April Marion-McClure

Meticulous Matters Inc.
42 Pine Hill Road
Meticulous Matters Inc.

New England Wetland Plants Inc.
231 Hadley St.
New England Wetland Plants Inc.

The Whiskey Barrel
21 Lyman St.
Foss Enterprises Inc.

White Wing
568 Newton St.
AARYNA Inc.

WESTFIELD

A Bear With Thumbs LLC
53 Old Feeding Hills Road
Mary Quinn

Blue Elephant Business Solutions
94 Beveridge Blvd.
Silvana Aguirre-McGinnis

Cleaning Houses
57 East Silver St.
Nina Barynova

Country Mart II
54 Union St.
A&K Enterprises Inc.

Creative Canine Solutions
140 Union St.
Lauren Rubin

Dupere Law Offices
94 North Elm St., Suite 307
Russell Dupere

Family Mobile Repair
420 Union St., Suite B
Christopher Kasperek

Happy Foot Massage
83A Main St.
Linlin Xu, Liyin Zhen

JJM Boiler Works Inc.
14 Coleman Ave., Suites 1-2
JJM Boiler Works Inc.

Las Jibaritas
77 Mill St.
Tanisha Cabezudo

Love Little Food
216 Shaker Road
Mira Nikitchuk

Mike’s Barber Shop & Hair Salon
148 Elm St.
Mike’s Barber Shop

Nicolas Michael Collins
38 Taylor Ave.
Nicholas Collins

Russhing
107 Farnham Lane
Yefim Ohrimenko

Thuraya Anastas Cable
1092 North Road, Suite C
Thuraya Anastas Cable

Twio Holdings LLC
23 Monroe St., Suite 1
Sheila Maldonado

Whip City Scooters
420 Union St.
Christopher Kasperek

Whip City Fiber
100 Elm St.
Thomas Flaherty Sr.

 

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Babylon Barber Shop
716 Union St.
Babylon Barber Shop

Brittain Perez Productions
7 Upper Church St., Unit 213
Brittain Perez Productions

Cabot Creamery
958 Riverdale St.
AgriMark Inc.

Discount Office Furniture Inc.
2131 Riverdale St.
Discount Office Furniture Inc.

East Mountain Services LLC
94 Doty Circle
East Mountain Services LLC

Family Indian Punjabi Cuisine
977 Main St.
Family Indian Punjabi Cuisine

Habibi’s Cut
715 Main St.
Habibi’s Cut

Shri Laksmikamaa Inc.
1329 Riverdale St.
Shri Laksmikamaa Inc.

Tip Top Nails
239 Memorial Ave.
Tip Top Nails

Bankruptcies

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Bankruptcies

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

Concepcion, Hector
1333 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/08/2023

Cruz, Noel
128 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/05/2023

Earl, Jennifer
3 James Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/12/2023

Eckert, James A.
68 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/14/2023

Fydenkevez, Bertha I.
Fydenkevez, Tootsie
80 Damon Road, Apt. 4108
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/15/2023

Godlew, Timothy P.
7 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095-2220
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/11/2023
Hickson-Torres, Kimberly N.
118 Field Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/06/2023

Munoz, Jahayra
111 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/14/2023

Nyarko, Joseph Sefa
119 F Ashey Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/11/2023

Patry, Donald J.
248 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/02/2023

Peristere, Daniel B.
528 Reed St.
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/13/2023

Poutre, Jennifer M.
120 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/01/2023

Rivera Alvarado, Luis Javier
a/k/a Rivera, Luis J.
2006 Northampton St., 2nd Fl.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/05/2023

Seymour, Gerald R.
Seymour, Sharon A.
18C Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/09/2023

Streeter, Karen
523 Alum Hill
Ashley Falls, MA 01222
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/13/2023

Torres, Felix
408 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 12/04/2023

Wemette, Dawna L.
a/k/a Rouette, Dawna L.
2001 Overlook Dr.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Date: 12/03/2023

Real Estate Transactions

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Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

49 Shedd Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Sullivan
Seller: Christopher J. Ament
Date: 12/11/23

BUCKLAND

100 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer C. Smith
Seller: Michael T. O’Brien
Date: 12/18/23

CHARLEMONT

1177 Route 2 East
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Korey L. Thurlow
Seller: ARPC LLC
Date: 12/22/23

DEERFIELD

6 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Christopher Caldwell
Seller: Walter A. Malanson
Date: 12/19/23

65 South Mill River Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Ament
Seller: Kyle J. Ament
Date: 12/11/23

177 Stillwater Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Jonathan B. Weis
Seller: Fay L. Huenniger
Date: 12/18/23

GILL

33 Riverview Dr.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Staub
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 12/15/23

5 Walnut St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rogelio R. Ovalle
Seller: Godzinski RET
Date: 12/15/23

GREENFIELD

163 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Donaldson Housing LLC
Seller: Ruggeri LLC
Date: 12/15/23

193 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Aaron Sprague
Seller: William R. Kostanski
Date: 12/14/23

25 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Evan E. Geary
Seller: Teresa J. Cavanna
Date: 12/11/23

23 McLellan Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Poirier
Seller: Matthew R. Mutti
Date: 12/15/23

240 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: 242 Mohawk LLC
Seller: Sherman Realty LLC
Date: 12/13/23

118 Petty Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tyler A. Hicks
Seller: Raymond Chapin
Date: 12/15/23

12 Prospect St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Joseph Lawton-Curtis
Seller: Stephen Poulin
Date: 12/20/23

253 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Garrett C. Grant
Seller: Corissa E. Tripp
Date: 12/22/23

183 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Emerson Properties LLC
Seller: 183 Wells RT
Date: 12/21/23

185-187 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Emerson Properties LLC
Seller: 183 Wells RT
Date: 12/21/23

HEATH

92 Burrington Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Briel Gibson
Seller: Steven A. Craig
Date: 12/22/23

LEVERETT

77 Long Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Tuzzolo
Seller: Paul A. Bourke
Date: 12/15/23

MONTAGUE

14 Avenue C
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Zachary Muffoletto
Seller: Kimball, Theresa W. (Estate)
Date: 12/14/23

2 Davis St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Fay V. Strongin
Seller: Dennis E. Graves
Date: 12/14/23

1 Linda Lane
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $325,100
Buyer: Ann M. Lutz
Seller: Frank A. Penny
Date: 12/15/23

24 Marshall St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Louis W. Arnold
Seller: Alan M. Sturmer
Date: 12/11/23

132 Meadow Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $259,061
Buyer: Finance Of America Structured
Seller: Paul Yurkevicz
Date: 12/18/23

96 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Eric Bator
Seller: Raymond A. Godin
Date: 12/22/23

8 Pleasant St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: 8 Pleasant Street RT
Seller: Gary F. Bourbeau
Date: 12/22/23

7 Rod Shop Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Skyjac Realty LLC
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 12/12/23

77 Swamp Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $646,500
Buyer: Robert A. Dalton
Seller: Mariah I. Shore
Date: 12/13/23

551 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Alexis N. Root
Seller: Christopher A. Senecal
Date: 12/20/23

NEW SALEM

100 Elm St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Cedric Cooley
Seller: Janet F. Kraft
Date: 12/20/23

ORANGE

2 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Michael J. Killay
Seller: Duane Casavecchia
Date: 12/13/23

1353 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01331
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Michael J. Killay
Seller: Duane Casavecchia
Date: 12/13/23

142 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Cliffton N. Smith
Seller: Mercedes L. Clingerman
Date: 12/15/23

163 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Laura Aiello
Seller: Engstrom, Douglas E. (Estate)
Date: 12/21/23

ROWE

23 Cross Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Kenneth Thane
Seller: Evergreen Heights TR
Date: 12/19/23

SUNDERLAND

5 Clark Mountain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $2,500,000
Buyer: Sunderland Storage LLC
Seller: Gillikin LLC
Date: 12/21/23

97 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $628,000
Buyer: Olivia J. Close
Seller: Elliot M. Krasnopoler
Date: 12/18/23

WARWICK

46 Dusty Lane
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert T. Ellis
Seller: Miller, Peter S. (Estate)
Date: 12/11/23

707 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Michael J. Barone
Seller: Scott A. Ricker
Date: 12/13/23

WHATELY

110 Christian Lane
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Klondike Properties LLC
Seller: Rich & Co LLC
Date: 12/15/23

124 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Diane E. Nielsen
Seller: Lola J. Stone
Date: 12/21/23

39 Laurel Mountain Road
Whately, MA 01039
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Hurwit
Seller: Luke Strzegowski
Date: 12/14/23

115 North St.
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kyle Ament
Seller: Randy K. Sibley
Date: 12/11/23

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

48 Fairview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Seller: Maria J. Gobeille
Date: 12/14/23

84-86 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Samuel Stepchuk
Seller: Joseph F. Giordano
Date: 12/12/23

11-13 Orlando St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kevin Arbelaez
Seller: Angela M. Arbelaez
Date: 12/15/23

92-1/2 Paul Revere Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Robert C. Roy
Seller: Michael D. Starpoli
Date: 12/22/23

201 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Karol Celmer
Seller: Edward Smith
Date: 12/20/23

674 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Mich Pro Ventures LLC
Seller: Style Cottage LLC
Date: 12/21/23

CHESTER

9 Prospect St.
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Aaron Sherlin
Seller: Griffin A. Bazzeghin
Date: 12/15/23

499 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $487,000
Buyer: Robert A. Lee
Seller: William W. Roberts
Date: 12/14/23

CHICOPEE

554 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Tyrese A. Harris
Seller: Carra, Mark Ernest, (Estate)
Date: 12/13/23

882-1/2 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Konbit Realty LLC
Seller: Torre Hanson Properties LLC
Date: 12/11/23

884 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Konbit Realty LLC
Seller: Torre Hanson Properties LLC
Date: 12/11/23

892 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Cherlie Magny-Normilus
Seller: Torre Hanson Properties LLC
Date: 12/11/23

34 Deslauriers St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Joanellys Rodriguez
Seller: Patrick J. Keefe
Date: 12/15/23

244 Exchange St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $418,300
Buyer: Valley Opportunity Council I
Seller: Polish National Credit Union
Date: 12/12/23

21 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Jonah Investments LLC
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 12/19/23

45 Grant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: WMass Residential LLC
Seller: John H. Pedro
Date: 12/21/23

33 Homer Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,300,000
Buyer: Homer View Partners LLC
Seller: Dale View Apartments LLC
Date: 12/15/23

168 Jean Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Carol Marnelakis
Date: 12/15/23

81 Jennings St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Nikolas D. Gallacher
Seller: Matthews, Casimira, (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

39 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Kimberly Bruscoe
Seller: Baker, Michael T., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

914 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Angel F. Alicea
Seller: Marc Langevin
Date: 12/15/23

28 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Sean B. Kirley
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 12/12/23

172 Poplar St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Paul Kownacki
Seller: Daniel W. Shaw
Date: 12/22/23

41 Royal St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Jessica S. Sears
Seller: Regina T. Roach
Date: 12/20/23

43 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 143 Real Estate LLC
Seller: Tgtbt 1 LLC
Date: 12/22/23

788 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: NWO Investments LLC
Seller: Timdee Rainey Investments LLC
Date: 12/22/23

44 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Sarah K. Kellogg
Seller: Victoria A. Santiago
Date: 12/15/23

99 Van Horn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: John R. Roach
Seller: James Pafumi
Date: 12/20/23

63 Voss Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Qian Z. Li
Seller: Shan M. Li
Date: 12/21/23

William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Panther Development LLC
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 12/21/23

4 Wolfe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Panther Development LLC
Seller: Courageous Lion LLC
Date: 12/21/23

EAST LONGMEADOW

215 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: William Gorman
Seller: Nicholas Turnberg
Date: 12/19/23

5 Benton Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: 275 Benton LLC
Seller: Zane L. Mirkin FT
Date: 12/12/23

176 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Carmen Ginorio
Seller: HUD
Date: 12/12/23

192 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Kuselias
Seller: Nolan, Jean M., (Estate)
Date: 12/15/23

263 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Cory Langlais RET
Seller: Zadkiel RT
Date: 12/13/23

48 Van Dyke Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Christian J. Santaniello
Seller: JMB Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 12/14/23

HAMPDEN

324 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Deburro
Seller: Julia M. Campbell
Date: 12/22/23

406 North Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Yehuda M. Shapira
Seller: North Road RT
Date: 12/13/23

HOLYOKE

143 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: JHJ RET
Seller: Stephen Foster
Date: 12/22/23

47-49 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Denale Investments LLC
Seller: Davignon Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/23

340 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Rebecca E. Kc
Seller: Plata O. Plomo Inc.
Date: 12/15/23

665 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 669 High Holdings LLC
Seller: Kalipa Asset Capital LLC
Date: 12/21/23

85-87 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Napolitano Roofing Of Mass.
Seller: NRES LLC
Date: 12/15/23

22 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Miguel Ramirez
Seller: KMAK LLC
Date: 12/15/23

52 Lexington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Daniel Falcetti
Seller: Timothy F. Keane
Date: 12/19/23

1 Loomis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Anthony Carnovale Realty LLC
Seller: Sarawood Retirement Home Inc.
Date: 12/18/23

315 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Carrier
Seller: Christine Coe
Date: 12/19/23

1669 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tock LLC
Seller: Crosstown Development LLC
Date: 12/19/23

158 Ontario Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Sarah T. Gibson
Seller: Alexander S. Nielsen
Date: 12/21/23

20 Portland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Teresa Lavelle
Seller: James M. Lavelle
Date: 12/14/23

524-528 South Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Building One South St. LLC
Seller: A&A Elite Mgmt. Corp. Inc.
Date: 12/20/23

285 Southampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Braden Kane
Seller: Johnson, Richard J., (Estate)
Date: 12/20/23

20 Sterling Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Timothy F. Keane
Seller: KLC FT
Date: 12/19/23

98 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: McKenzie Brothers Realty LLC
Seller: Forty One Acres LLC
Date: 12/12/23

3 Williams St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kent Moore
Seller: Bebo, Paul Richard, (Estate)
Date: 12/14/23

LONGMEADOW

4 Berwick Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Steven Bacotti
Seller: Christopher B. Hutchins
Date: 12/22/23

385 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Robert Lyons
Seller: Keith C. Mondello
Date: 12/15/23

92 Branch St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Daniel Daponde
Seller: Lyle T. Le
Date: 12/15/23

209 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Bergin
Seller: Frances T. Barney
Date: 12/18/23

74 Clairmont St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Dylan Katz
Seller: Abhijit Desai TR
Date: 12/15/23

53 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Gabrielle Chanel
Seller: Peter A. Santos TR
Date: 12/19/23

80 King Philip Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $439,900
Buyer: Sean Stevens
Seller: Lsrmf MH Master TR
Date: 12/22/23

41 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: CKJ Realty LLC
Seller: Alice R. Hoffman
Date: 12/14/23

80 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Ahmet Sarban
Seller: Andrea M. Kureczka
Date: 12/13/23

94 Pioneer Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Ali Cheema
Seller: Maureen M. Hinshaw
Date: 12/20/23

82 Shady Side Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $461,500
Buyer: William T. McCarry
Seller: Joseph G. Dasilva
Date: 12/22/23

97 Shady Side Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jill Morris
Seller: Josephine G. Sokol RET
Date: 12/15/23

237 Twin Hills Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Brandon Freeman
Seller: Barbara F. Burati
Date: 12/22/23

10 Vanguard Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,500
Buyer: Lawrence P. Reed
Seller: Lan, Richard M. (Estate)
Date: 12/12/23

157 Wenonah Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Luwam Dirar
Seller: Phyllis Beckwith
Date: 12/14/23

LUDLOW

10 Autumn Ridge Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $645,000
Buyer: Ryan M. St.Germain
Seller: Jamie E. Chandonnet
Date: 12/14/23

138-140 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Saklaa RT
Seller: Doreco LLC
Date: 12/19/23

43 Edgewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Samantha Miele
Seller: Edward J. Cauley
Date: 12/12/23

52 Joy St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Krystal A. Corbin
Seller: Darwin Y. Rivera-Gonzalez
Date: 12/18/23

1385 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 1385 Lyon Street RT
Seller: Vicas Property Investments LLC
Date: 12/13/23

406 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $190,800
Buyer: Berkshire Bank
Seller: Brian P. Page
Date: 12/15/23

57 Pleasant St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: MT Home LLC
Seller: Newrez LLC
Date: 12/22/23

37 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nivan F. Pinto
Seller: Marques FT
Date: 12/20/23

45 Robin Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Shiyun Gu
Seller: Jeanne M. Sady
Date: 12/15/23

150-152 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: CTC Property Holdings LLC
Seller: Edward Kupiec
Date: 12/11/23

Sunset Ridge
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Humanshu Patel
Seller: Ryan C. Mickiewicz
Date: 12/18/23

MONSON

4 Boston Road E
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Laura M. Elian
Seller: Lawrence F. Army
Date: 12/15/23

200 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jerry Ballard
Seller: Daniel R. Harwood
Date: 12/13/23

13 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Elizabeth A. McKniff
Seller: Deborah S. Dasilva
Date: 12/15/23

32 Flynt Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $288,500
Buyer: Dean P. Osborne
Seller: Brittany Ramos
Date: 12/15/23

171 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $265,900
Buyer: Mark Paul
Seller: Katherine M. Schneider
Date: 12/20/23

245 State Ave.
Monson, MA 01069
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Morgan A. Lindemayer-Finck
Seller: Timothy J. Davies
Date: 12/12/23

6 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Li Chen
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/13/23

287 Wilbraham Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Garreffa, Fredericka A., (Estate)
Date: 12/20/23

MONTGOMERY

160 Carrington Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Susan Frantumn
Seller: Petros, John Stanley (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

 

PALMER

149 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Maria Whalen
Seller: Ruth F. Josephson
Date: 12/22/23

1011 Hillside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Eric A. Day
Seller: Jeffrey A. Day
Date: 12/15/23

2223 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jessica Magnuson
Seller: Brown, Donna F. (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

597 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Blair
Seller: Deborah A. Benware
Date: 12/19/23

1115 Overlook Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Benjamin Cavaliere
Seller: Prime Partners LLC
Date: 12/15/23

4 Pioneer Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Jason J. Hoffman
Seller: Darren J. Costa
Date: 12/18/23

383 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Joseph Dull
Seller: Margaret M. Paquette IRT
Date: 12/12/23

RUSSELL

69 West Main St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Gerard J. Roy
Seller: Todd M. Weiler
Date: 12/15/23

SPRINGFIELD

38 Acushnet Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Carolina Hidalgo
Seller: 3inity Rentals LLC
Date: 12/22/23

758-760 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Echeverria
Seller: Joyce Porter-Debose
Date: 12/15/23

91-93 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Bella L. Gonzales-Cevallos
Seller: Ajn Rentals LLC
Date: 12/19/23

127 Aldrew Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Juan Martinez-Pagan
Seller: Julien P. Gour
Date: 12/21/23

96 Almira Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Matahari RT
Seller: Eric E. Johnson
Date: 12/21/23

63 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph Pellegrino
Seller: Sen Li
Date: 12/14/23

131 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $273,000
Buyer: Anais Dehoyos
Seller: JoeJoe Properties LLC
Date: 12/21/23

13 Atwood Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Jorge Maysonet
Seller: Michael Ramirez
Date: 12/22/23

165 Bacon Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Jasmin Rojas
Seller: Jose Correa
Date: 12/13/23

21 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Virgen M. Ramos-Ruiz
Seller: Ronald W. Kitchen IRT
Date: 12/21/23

139 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Christopher Regan
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 12/22/23

11 Baltimore Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Isreal Rodriguez
Seller: Theresa Nallett
Date: 12/21/23

52-54 Benton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jesus Garcia
Seller: Teresa A. Cooney
Date: 12/13/23

858 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Aracelis Delgado
Seller: Moises Zanazanian
Date: 12/15/23

29 Brickett St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: NRES LLC
Seller: Lockwood, Charles H. (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

186 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Gissel Santiago
Seller: Carl E. Muldrow
Date: 12/19/23

30 Caitlin Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Son T. Nguyen
Seller: Donna Roulston
Date: 12/21/23

51 Clearbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nolan Cochrane
Seller: William Cochrane
Date: 12/15/23

274 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Kelsey Relihan
Seller: Joseph W. Powers
Date: 12/14/23

68 Cornflower St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Melissa L. Lopez
Seller: Chelsea Marvici
Date: 12/21/23

34 Croyden Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Susan N. Colon
Seller: Gabriela Aviles-Sanchez
Date: 12/13/23

29 Davenport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Giankarlo Alicea
Seller: Nicole T. Piligian
Date: 12/22/23

97 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $241,665
Buyer: Bear Sterns Asset 2006-SD
Seller: Carlisle Kearse
Date: 12/13/23

138 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Natalie R. Rodriguez
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 12/22/23

1592-1594 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Halei Zhu
Seller: Serg W. Abramchuk
Date: 12/15/23

104 Eleanor Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Diane N. Kadzik
Date: 12/15/23

64 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Cavallo
Seller: Pah Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/23

14 Embury St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christopher L. Johnson
Seller: Miller, Frances L. (Estate)
Date: 12/19/23

18 Fenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $229,571
Buyer: Santana Real Estate Inc.
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 12/14/23

57-59 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $295,400
Buyer: John R. Lopez
Seller: Sagrario M. Caceres
Date: 12/22/23

8 Francis St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Lakshmi Persaud
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/12/23

64 Fullerton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Lisa Greaves
Seller: Douglas M. Gibbs
Date: 12/14/23

194 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thuong Vo
Seller: Beacon Home Buyers LLC
Date: 12/22/23

40 Hamburg St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,100
Buyer: Targaryen RT
Seller: Celia A. Wolanin
Date: 12/22/23

376 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gabriela A. Sanchez
Seller: Prime Partners LLC
Date: 12/13/23

16 Hickox St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Prosper Ndayisada
Seller: Chankyna Aribo
Date: 12/13/23

311 Holcomb Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Mana Washio
Seller: Fred H. Batchelder
Date: 12/20/23

142 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Darlene Vooris-Lape
Seller: Lak, Gloria J. (Estate)
Date: 12/15/23

47-49 Howes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Krystalbel N. Kizito
Seller: Tionna L. Downie
Date: 12/11/23

31-33 Humbert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Martha Hernandez
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 12/21/23

20 Hunt St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Tuyen K. Le
Seller: Jjj17 LLC
Date: 12/15/23

36 Jardine St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Ryan Leduc
Seller: Carol A. Bernier
Date: 12/22/23

96-98 Kenyon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $406,000
Buyer: Patricio M. Torres
Seller: Juan Lopera-Martinez
Date: 12/15/23

56 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sarah Simpson
Seller: Long River Realty LLC
Date: 12/12/23

192 Leyfred Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Amrut Deshmukh
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 12/11/23

90 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Delia I. Pinero
Seller: Francesco Siniscalchi
Date: 12/11/23

14 Los Angeles St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Saleh Alswalim
Seller: Phillips Asset Mgmt. LLC
Date: 12/12/23

307 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Welcome Orchard LP
Seller: Jashidi R. Pressley
Date: 12/12/23

409 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Rafael Ramos
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 12/22/23

25 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $2,450,000
Buyer: Merrick Park Apartments LP
Seller: Temple Property Group LLC
Date: 12/21/23

11 Maplewood Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John H. Holly
Seller: Louis H. Cadorette
Date: 12/12/23

62 Mayfair Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Haydee R. Rodriguez
Seller: Shirley Stephens
Date: 12/11/23

59 Melba St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Hector Dejesus
Seller: Rhl Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/23

130-132 Methuen St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Justin D. Hart
Seller: Carlos Colon
Date: 12/12/23

Napier St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: You & Me Investment LLC
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 12/21/23

273 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $293,550
Buyer: Paola Rojas
Seller: Karen M. Cabana
Date: 12/13/23

14 North Chatham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Dulce M. De Heredia
Seller: Sareen Properties LLC
Date: 12/12/23

236 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: North East Construction Services Inc.
Seller: Michael T. Sherlock
Date: 12/21/23

246 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: 246 Oakland LLC
Seller: Kenneth J. Lafleur
Date: 12/14/23

62-64 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: Yi W. Lee
Seller: Manning Capital LLC
Date: 12/15/23

185-189 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Bella & Jake LLC
Seller: Jose A. Santos
Date: 12/13/23

39 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Trelonnie Anderson
Seller: Tom A. Callard
Date: 12/13/23

158 Pendleton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christian S. Cintron
Seller: Peter C. Soto
Date: 12/11/23

30 Penncastle St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Zach G. Risciotti
Seller: French, Kendall R. (Estate)
Date: 12/12/23

605 Plainfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jullynette Vazquez
Seller: Nexius LLC
Date: 12/22/23

278 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Leanza Lormil
Seller: Foley Capital LLC
Date: 12/12/23

114 Riverton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Reynaldo Espada-Lombay
Seller: Timothy M. Nourse
Date: 12/18/23

1547 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Eric E. Johnson
Seller: Yocasta M. Lara
Date: 12/21/23

443 State St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: DM Renaissance Development LLC
Seller: WM Kavanagh Furniture Co.
Date: 12/20/23

11-15 Taft St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Eric M. Mendez
Seller: Samantha Figueroa
Date: 12/22/23

2-10 Temple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $2,450,000
Buyer: Merrick Park Apartments LP
Seller: Temple Property Group LLC
Date: 12/21/23

247 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Matthew Citron
Seller: Etabav RT
Date: 12/19/23

18 Upland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Desiree Parker
Seller: Kennedy, Paul (Estate)
Date: 12/15/23

23 Vinton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Angelica L. Maldonado
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 12/13/23

72 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Tuyen Ha
Seller: Kyle Planter
Date: 12/11/23

57 Warner St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $486,000
Buyer: Froilan R. Perez
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 12/22/23

19 Warriner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Danell T. Baptiste
Seller: Springfield Portfolio Holdings
Date: 12/21/23

65 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jairo M. Rodriguez
Seller: Joan R. Green
Date: 12/15/23

14 Wells Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: German Garcia
Seller: Antonio A. Nascimento
Date: 12/15/23

165 Wheeler Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Carolyn Y. Herrin
Seller: Godfried O. Bogaard
Date: 12/19/23

30 Winnipeg St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Winnipeg Street LLC
Seller: Dreamwake Homes Inc.
Date: 12/12/23

50 Winthrop St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Ivan Pimentel
Seller: Alfred Shatelroe
Date: 12/22/23

869 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $331,335
Buyer: Patricia Thomas
Seller: Gissel Santiago
Date: 12/18/23

SOUTHWICK

58 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Mark M. Garrity
Seller: David C. Brooker
Date: 12/13/23

63-A Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kearsarge Southwick Real Estate LLC
Seller: Miller Solar Properties LLC
Date: 12/13/23

8 Curtis Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $296,060
Buyer: Lsf10 Master Participation TR
Seller: Theodore W. Florek
Date: 12/21/23

184 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Robert Solek
Seller: James F. Johnson
Date: 12/22/23

42 Mort Vining Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $599,999
Buyer: Michael J. Mottola
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 12/22/23

358 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Eli J. Silverman
Seller: Lauren Kendzierski
Date: 12/21/23

22 Shore Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Carl E. Haggstrom
Seller: Haggstrom, Olle E. (Estate)
Date: 12/14/23

Silvergrass Lane, Lot 16
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 12/22/23

4 Tall Pines Trail
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 12/22/23

WEST SPRINGFIELD

70 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Finance Of America Reverse LLC
Seller: Joan E. Grabowski
Date: 12/21/23

86 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,205,500
Buyer: Montana Management Co. LLC
Seller: Robin C. Taylor LLC
Date: 12/22/23

102 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,205,500
Buyer: Montana Management Co. LLC
Seller: Robin C. Taylor LLC
Date: 12/22/23

Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: NPN Realty LLC
Seller: Jensen, Diana J. (Estate)
Date: 12/20/23

82 Day St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Conrad Properties LLC
Seller: Regnier, John A. (Estate)
Date: 12/19/23

77 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Cynthia Rymer
Seller: James M. Richardson
Date: 12/21/23

50 Elmdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Badr Abdraba
Seller: John M. McCarthy
Date: 12/12/23

355 Ely Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Ellen Kupiec
Seller: HUD
Date: 12/22/23

38 Front St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Solomon Church
Seller: Emmanuel Baptist Church
Date: 12/19/23

121 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Kristine Avalos
Seller: Garden 121 RT
Date: 12/18/23

121 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Adam Guilbert
Seller: Steliano Properties LLC
Date: 12/19/23

48-50 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Hayder Al Badri
Seller: Angel L. Morales
Date: 12/20/23

482 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Patricia McBride
Seller: Howes, Wilbur L. (Estate)
Date: 12/15/23

49 Orchardview St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Vincenzo F. Rettura
Seller: Mary F. Williams
Date: 12/20/23

6 Primrose St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Arpc LLC
Seller: Nathan Siktberg
Date: 12/12/23

289 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mildred Felpeto
Seller: Marlene C. Besaw
Date: 12/21/23

1680 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $1,975,000
Buyer: 1680 Riverdale LLC
Seller: Aaron Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/23

59 Terry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kailee Moszynski
Seller: Ana M. Torres
Date: 12/15/23

WESTFIELD

63 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Gilles A. Rheaume
Seller: Kimberly A. Luthgren
Date: 12/15/23

209 Belanger Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Murray
Seller: Richton & Wayne LLC
Date: 12/15/23

33 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Brett Pierce
Seller: Thomas J. Collins
Date: 12/21/23

36 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $585,500
Buyer: Shan Rai
Seller: Nicole Fiore
Date: 12/20/23

36 Chapel St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $184,869
Buyer: DB Property Group LLC
Seller: Dennis E. Tatro
Date: 12/13/23

47 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Cornerstone Hmbuying LLC
Seller: Walter F. Fertig
Date: 12/20/23

47 Day Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Edward R. Prokop
Seller: Cornerstone Homebuying LLC
Date: 12/20/23

157 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Blue Kruse FT
Seller: William F. Carlin
Date: 12/22/23

11 Gold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Pavel Poznyur
Seller: Nicholas Turnberg
Date: 12/11/23

19 Green Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Nia K. Holliday
Seller: Megliola Realty LLC
Date: 12/11/23

100 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Jamie L. Worms
Seller: Andrew J. Pirog
Date: 12/22/23

21 Ivy Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sean F. Smith
Seller: Thomas J. Gotreaux
Date: 12/12/23

35 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Rina M. Biswa
Seller: Darlene E. Biggs
Date: 12/11/23

54 Mainline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,182,000
Buyer: Courageous Lion LLC
Seller: 54 Mainline Dr. LLC
Date: 12/14/23

65 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Christopher Ramage
Seller: David Prats
Date: 12/14/23

155 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Keefe
Seller: Nicholas M. Beaulieu
Date: 12/15/23

5 Norwood Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $718,000
Buyer: Pete Russell
Seller: Michael Pellegrini
Date: 12/19/23

41 Parker St.
Westfield, MA 01001
Amount: $126,250
Buyer: Mark E. Prest
Seller: Valerie J. Baker
Date: 12/14/23

10 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $286,425
Buyer: TGC Investments LLC
Seller: Alan R. Gregg
Date: 12/12/23

41 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Shailee Cardona
Seller: Humboldt Realty LLC
Date: 12/22/23

460 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Seller: Emilien Larochelle
Date: 12/14/23

472 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Seller: Emilien Larochelle
Date: 12/14/23

177 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Richard K. Sullivan
Seller: Jeffrey J. Sarat
Date: 12/22/23

4 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Proud Properties LLC
Seller: Sharon R. Prouty
Date: 12/14/23

142 West Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,612
Buyer: 142 WS RT
Seller: William J. Murphy RET
Date: 12/11/23

WILBRAHAM

20 Bungalow Point
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Patrick Cahill
Seller: Ryan St Germain
Date: 12/14/23

26 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Jamie L. Litchfield
Seller: Marilyn L. Heiney
Date: 12/19/23

4 Hemlock Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Nicholas N. Dasilva
Seller: Linda Schmidt
Date: 12/13/23

14 Pine Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Valro Homes LLC
Seller: Zeigler, Beverly Ann (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

19 Sawmill Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Timothy Simmons
Seller: John W. Figueroa-Ruiz
Date: 12/22/23

747 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Emily E. Labarre
Seller: Nicholas N. Dasilva
Date: 12/13/23

171 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ryan Callahan
Seller: A. R. Palatino
Date: 12/21/23

175 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Mark Hebert
Seller: A. R. Palatino
Date: 12/21/23

11 Willow Brook Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $725,000
Buyer: Frank Calabrese
Seller: Mario Ferrentino
Date: 12/22/23

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

77 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Catherine C. McGeoch
Seller: Joan A. Knightly
Date: 12/12/23

28 Dana St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $703,000
Buyer: Caroline Costello
Seller: Csaba A. Moritz
Date: 12/11/23

11 Duxbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Allison R. McGlynn
Seller: Jennifer F. Jones
Date: 12/15/23

95 Pulpit Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Daniel Nachbar
Seller: Joyce B. Crouch
Date: 12/14/23

BELCHERTOWN

Cold Spring Road, Lot 10
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Gregory Feldman
Seller: Valthea McGee Fry RET
Date: 12/22/23

26 Ludlow St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Brown
Seller: Alice B. Lattrel
Date: 12/14/23

71 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Michael J. Hugel
Seller: Omar Abdelrahman
Date: 12/18/23

39 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Brigitta H. Sebesta
Seller: Merriam, Jean P. (Estate)
Date: 12/22/23

Rural Road Lot 107D
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: M. & G. Land Development LLC
Seller: Gary M. Leyden
Date: 12/11/23

Sabin St., Lot 1
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Alan Clark
Seller: Valthea McGee Fry RET
Date: 12/18/23

CUMMINGTON

32 Clark Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: William F. Stettler
Seller: Bo G. Carpen
Date: 12/14/23

EASTHAMPTON

22 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Jean Sheeley
Seller: Barbara R. Conner
Date: 12/14/23

10 Beyer Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Pah Properties LLC
Seller: O’Connor Jr., John J. (Estate)
Date: 12/11/23

9 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Emily D. Bloch
Seller: Michael R. Dion
Date: 12/18/23

336 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Klay Kipler
Seller: Christina M. Vultaggio
Date: 12/15/23

10 Industrial Pkwy.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: 10-12 Industrial Pkwy. LLC
Seller: D. & R. Management Co. LLC
Date: 12/14/23

12 Industrial Pkwy.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: 10-12 Industrial Pkwy. LLC
Seller: D. & R. Management Co. LLC
Date: 12/14/23

92 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Tina T. Champagne
Seller: Tessier FT
Date: 12/11/23

22 School St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tanya M. Lama
Seller: Cheryl M. Friss
Date: 12/15/23

Strong St., Lot 28
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: S. & Phyllis Gawle FT
Date: 12/18/23

5 Torrey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Shelby Langevin
Seller: Mountain View Investments LP
Date: 12/21/23

28 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Sheri Lee
Seller: Roni Tilkin
Date: 12/11/23

GOSHEN

47 Ball Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $217,900
Buyer: Jebediah C. Johansmeyer
Seller: Fenida D. Kandrotas
Date: 12/15/23

GRANBY

67 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $720,350
Buyer: Allison B. Lapointe
Seller: Kotowicz Custom Homes LLC
Date: 12/18/23

134 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: James Niedbala
Seller: William H. Abelson
Date: 12/21/23

Ferry Hill Road, Lot 2
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Holmes
Seller: Angel Boy FT
Date: 12/22/23

34 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Denette
Seller: Angel Boy FT
Date: 12/15/23

HADLEY

2 Adare Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: W. Marek Inc
Seller: Adare Place Properties LLC
Date: 12/15/23

135 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Gary S. Toth
Seller: G&B Realty Partners LLC
Date: 12/22/23

107 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $845,000
Buyer: 107 Middle Street LLC
Seller: Shane R. Conklin
Date: 12/22/23

263 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Dennis C. Morin
Seller: Brennan, Timothy W., (Estate)
Date: 12/12/23

10 Shattuck Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: April Parsons
Seller: Brett A. Briggs
Date: 12/13/23

HATFIELD

15 Mountain Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Beverly J. Moulton
Seller: Thomas R. Smead
Date: 12/15/23

187 Pantry Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $527,000
Buyer: Margaret Redmond
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 12/20/23

HUNTINGTON

7 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Douglas G. Bliss
Seller: Terrielyn A. Allaire
Date: 12/22/23

6 Thomas Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Todd M. Rose
Seller: Viola A. Pierce
Date: 12/11/23

NORTHAMPTON

80 Milton St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Seller: Teresa L. Gross TR
Date: 12/15/23

52 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $744,000
Buyer: Anna G. Wieckowski
Seller: Cole Archambault
Date: 12/15/23

35 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $721,000
Buyer: Lewis Burgin
Seller: Anthony Kord
Date: 12/20/23

47 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,781,000
Buyer: Gleason Coolidge LLC
Seller: Coolidge Center LLC
Date: 12/21/23

270 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Mary E. Gooding-Call
Seller: 270 S. St. Northampton LLC
Date: 12/18/23

SOUTH HADLEY

East Carew St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Newco Holdings LLC
Seller: M5 Enterprise LLC
Date: 12/18/23

18 Garden St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Aaron M. Stewart
Seller: GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLC
Date: 12/18/23

5 Glenn Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Daniel T. Laing
Seller: Lawrence E. Kopec
Date: 12/18/23

6 Grant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: 6-8 Grant Street LLC
Seller: Anthony D. Maloni
Date: 12/11/23

48 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Newco Holdings LLC
Seller: M5 Enterprise LLC
Date: 12/18/23

64 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $539,000
Buyer: South Hadley Rentals LLC
Seller: Gary S. Toth
Date: 12/21/23

334 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Annette L. Morris
Seller: Jennifer B. Jarrell
Date: 12/15/23

81 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Paul H. Douglas
Seller: Jeffrey T. Newton
Date: 12/19/23

SOUTHAMPTON

14 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Timofey Banar
Seller: Rowley, Linda A. (Estate)
Date: 12/20/23

6 Madison Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $498,000
Buyer: Marvin E. Turner
Seller: Daniel J. Orwat
Date: 12/14/23

WARE

3 Berkshire Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Home Improvement Maintena
Seller: Garifalia S. Mavrikidis
Date: 12/19/23

WILLIAMSBURG

17 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Stephen Vaiano
Seller: Zononi, Victor V. (Estate)
Date: 12/18/23

WORTHINGTON

212 Huntington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: James G. Epps
Seller: Wendy R. Tanner
Date: 12/12/23

Building Permits

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The following building permits were issued during the month of December 2023.

CHICOPEE

Faith United Methodist Church
191 Montcalm St.
$11,793 — Insulate attic

Denise Nowak
521 Grattan St.
$7,000 — Install fire alarm

Shailesh Patel
398 Front St.
$59,800 — Roofing

Town of South Hadley
2 James St.
$26,000 — Install fire-alarm system

EASTHAMPTON

Norwich Properties
123-133 Union St.
$8,150 — Construct booth

LENOX

Hope Church
259 Kemble St.
$45,000 — Roofing

One Crystal LLC
1 Crystal St.
$18,000 — Siding

NORTHAMPTON

34-36 Graves Avenue LLC
34 Graves Ave.
$31,787 — Interior repairs

11 Massasoit LLC
11 Massasoit St.
$6,500 — Roofing on porch

City of Northampton
212 Main St.
$30,000 — Renovate third-floor bathrooms

Colvest/Northampton LLC
325 King St., Units A-B
$3,500 — Reface existing sign for Greenfield Savings Bank

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$12,050,000 — Renovate emergency room and endoscopy, addition on ground floor

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce Inc.
99 Pleasant St.
$29,310 — Replace main entrance door, renovate public and staff bathrooms

Hampshire Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society
Old Ferry Road
$10,000 — Add insulation to all sports arenas

Hampshire Regional YMCA
286 Prospect St.
$27,200 — Roofing

Pioneer Enterprises LLC
177 Prospect St.
$30,200 — Roofing

Smith College
186 Elm St.
$10,400,000 — Emerson Energy Plant renovation

Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence
220 Main St.
$177,982 — Install seven heat pumps

PITTSFIELD

Raymour & Flanigan
635 Merrill Road
$510,000 — Roofing

Wayne W. Rekeda Revocable Trust
217 Second St.
$17,500 — Install burglar- and fire-alarm system

SPRINGFIELD

1277 Liberty St. LLC
1355 Liberty St.
$2,000 — Insulation and paint at daycare

1441 Main Street LLC
1441 Main St.
$100,000 — Phase 2 of interior tenant office-space renovations on seventh floor

Cabbe Realty LLC
54 Main St.
$48,000 — Roofing and insulation

Human Resources Unlimited Inc.
60 Brookdale Dr.
$15,008 — Install drop ceiling and insulation

Human Resources Unlimited Inc.
1401 State St.
$30,000 — Insulation

Iglesia Pentecostal el Escudo de la Fe
106 Kensington Ave.
$30,000 — Install vestibule to left-side entrance to church

Koala Properties LLC
169 Hancock St.
$10,000 — Renovate bathroom at laundromat for handicap accessibility

Lamoureux LLC
608 Page Blvd.
$8,000 — Repair glass storefront of mercantile building and Palace Pizza

Media Sales Inc.
480 St. James St.
$49,800 — Roofing

Mittas Hospitality LLC, DD Development, Rudra Realty LLC, Sai Raj LLC
1500 Main St.
$15,000 — Alter space on eighth floor of Tower Square for new office

Prestigious One LLC
2 Johnson St.
$28,000 — Repair masonry walls and roof of detached garage

Prestigious One LLC
2 Johnson St.
$18,000 — Install replacement siding and windows, repair staircase

Razzak Building LLC
235 Chestnut St.
$74,000 — Roofing

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 Wilbraham Road
$18,600 — Roofing

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$1,720,355 — Alter interior space on first floor of Kevin S. Delbridge Welcome Center, including new entrance

MP CPAs Promotes Amanda LaBonte, Jack LaBranche

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SPRINGFIELD — MP CPAs recently announced the promotion of Amanda LaBonte and Jack LaBranche to senior associates at the firm.

LaBonte has experience managing tax filings for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, limited-liability companies, corporations, trusts, and estates. She also maintains the firm’s social-media presence and website maintenance.

LaBonte joined the firm in August 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and marketing and a master’s degree in accounting from Elms College. She sits on the Chicopee High School advisory board and works as a mentor and accounting advocate in the Springfield and Chicopee areas. She has also worked as a panelist on the business accounting panel at Elms College, where she answered questions from students and provided valuable industry insights. She belongs to the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and frequently attends networking events in the area.

LaBranche provides consulting and tax solutions to a diverse group of clients, including individuals, partnerships, limited-liability companies, corporations, and trusts. He specializes in working with high-net-worth clients and with private equity firms and their owners.

LaBranche joined the firm in 2020 as an intern and transitioned to full-time upon his graduation. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. He is active in the community as a part-time coach for West Springfield sports teams and a volunteer at a local soup kitchen, and was a past chairperson of the social action committee at MP CPAs, helping raise money for various local charities.

Greater Springfield Habitat Introduces Hearts and Homes Fundraiser

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Every $20 donation made to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) by the end of Tuesday, Feb. 13, will be entered for a chance to win a Spa Renewal Day gift card for two people at Canyon Ranch in Lenox.

The winner will be drawn at Habitat’s Valentine’s Day dedication, celebrating the completion of its newest home in Holyoke. Participants don’t have to be present to win.

“We are very appreciative of Canyon Ranch for partnering with us on this fundraiser. Stable affordable housing plays a key role in a family’s well-being, and Canyon Ranch wants our donors to have a chance at increasing their well-being by supporting our programs,” said Aimee Giroux, GSHFH executive director. “What a fantastic way for us to celebrate the completion of a home on Chestnut Street in Holyoke that will be dedicated and sold to the Santos family on Valentine’s Day.”

The Hearts and Homes challenge came about when a volunteer asked the resort, which focuses on prioritizing its clients’ well-being, if it would be interested in supporting Greater Springfield Habitat through a fundraiser. The donation committee complied and donated a gift card worth $700.

To donate, visit habitatspringfield.org/donate or bit.ly/3lq36gO, or text BUILD413 to 44-321 and follow the prompts.

Lawmakers Attend 11th Annual Citywide Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

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SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Bud Williams joined legislative colleagues, community members, and youth across Western Mass. for the 2024 MLK Day Collaborative Community Event at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. This collaborative celebration was hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services, Community Music School of Springfield, and Springfield College to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

“The theme for today’s annual celebration is ‘Living the Legacy. Continuing the Dream,’ and over the course of this weekend in Springfield, we’ve honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and dream,” Gomez said. “Dr. King’s legacy is immortalized by his call for civil and economic rights for all people in his iconic ‘dream’ speech. His reminder that ‘an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere’ compels us to reflect on the progress we have made and the challenges that still lie ahead”.

Williams remarked on Dr. King’s enduring spirit as an inspiration for youth. “We’ve had a lot of monumental tasks that we have done in this country, but there’s plenty of work to do — more work to do. Our youth must continue dreaming and break barriers in the process.”

Waleska Lugo-DeJesús, CEO of Inclusive Strategies, also spoke during the program. “In a world marked by persistent social and racial inequities, the message of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates with unwavering relevance,” she said. “The struggles for justice and equity persist, demanding our collective attention and action.  As a presenting partner helping coordinate the MLK Day Celebration for 11 years, we are grateful to Senator Gomez, Representative Williams, and the Springfield delegation who serve our community.  Today is a critical reminder that we all have a role to play.  I hope everyone joining us today seeks inspiration and recommitment toward positive social change.”

Springfield Thunderbirds to Host Second Annual Sticks & Stairs on Jan. 27

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds announced its second annual Sticks & Stairs event on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the MassMutual Center between 4 and 6 p.m.; the event will coincide with the Thunderbirds’ annual Hometown Heroes Night presented by M&T Bank.

First responders who wish to participate in Sticks & Stairs can register for $25 (complimentary game tickets for all first responders will be available after the event); those in the general public who are not first responders are also welcome to participate for $40. A portion of the registration proceeds from Sticks & Stairs will go to the T-Birds Foundation, with support from the American Lung Assoc. Thunderbirds ticket members may also add on their participation in Sticks & Stairs, if they choose to participate, for a rate of $25.

Registrations will give participants access to Sticks & Stairs, one Defense Zone ticket to the Thunderbirds’ game that evening against the Charlotte Checkers (puck drop is 7:05 p.m.), a food voucher, and a donation to the Thunderbirds Foundation.

First responders participating in Sticks & Stairs are encouraged to do so in full uniform attire, as is the tradition at many other events of its kind. The climb route will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes and will feature 1,121 arena steps.

“After a wonderful turnout for our inaugural event, we’re honored to welcome our first responders once again for our second annual Sticks & Stairs,” Thunderbirds President Nathan Costa said. “The climb symbolizes the bravery emergency personnel exhibit every time they are called to duty. We anticipate the competitive spirit between first responders and the general public alike, and we hope it serves as a powerful reminder of our gratitude for all our hometown heroes do. We are excited to have even greater participation this year as the event continues to evolve and grow.”

The annual Hometown Heroes Night has been an opportunity for the Thunderbirds to recognize the contributions of all the area’s first responders. The night features in-game recognition, a vehicle parade on ice of local area first responders, and a preliminary game featuring local police, fire, and EMS personnel.

Fredrika Ballard, Woman of Impact, and Two Others Killed in Plane Crash

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Fredrika Ballard

Fredrika Ballard of Southwick, owner of Fly Lugu Flight School in Westfield, and one of BusinessWest’s Women of Impact for 2023, was one of three people tragically killed in a plane crash in Leyden, at the Greenfield line, on Sunday.

The others killed were identified as William Hampton, 68, of Indian Orchard and Chad Davidson, 29, of Woodstock, Conn. Hampton was a flight instructor, and Davidson was a student pilot, according to police.

The plane, a Beechcraft 55 Baron Piston Twin, took off from Barnes Airport in Westfield at around 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, according to published reports. Authorities began looking for the crash site at 11:30 when 911 calls came in from dog walkers in Leyden and Greenfield reporting that a plane appeared “about to crash,” according to those same published reports.

Ballard, 53, was one of nine Women of Impact recognized by BusinessWest last fall and honored at ceremonies at the Sheraton Springfield on Dec. 7. She was honored for her entrepreneurial spirit and efforts to introduce people of all ages, and especially women, to the experience of flight.

“All of us at BusinessWest are saddened by this terrible news,” said Kate Campiti, associate publisher of BusinessWest. “Fredrika epitomized that phrase ‘Woman of Impact.’ She was a business owner, an entrepreneur, a mentor, a role model to many, and an inspiration to all those fortunate enough to know her. This is a tragic loss for our community.”

BusinessTalk with Rick Sullivan, president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

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

Go HERE to view all episodes

Episode 196: January 15, 2024

Joe Bednar Talks with president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, Rick Sullivan

Rick Sullivan

These are unusual economic times for businesses, with some healthy indicators but also hurdles like persistent inflation, high interest rates, and workforce challenges. As president and CEO of the Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council, Rick Sullivan recognizes those issues but also sees plenty of potential for the region to attract new business, grow promising industries, and continue to build on its strengths in education, innovation, and collaboration. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Rick talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about the current economic tides, what’s happening in the development community, and why there’s plenty of optimism out there, even amid the uncertainty. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Dulye Leadership Experience to Present Workshop on Improving Self-confidence

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PITTSFIELD — The Dulye Leadership Experience (DLE) will present leadership expert Susan Salter at a one-hour, virtual workshop on improving self-confidence titled “How to Turn Confidence into Currency,” on Friday, Jan. 26 at noon. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required by clicking here.

Salter, CEO and founder of Life, Styled by Susan, will offer a lively exchange about how to map clear pathways to achieve things that seem out of reach. Powered by more than 20 years of experience as a thought leader during her successful corporate career at Merrill Lynch, PayPal, and Bank of America, she has gained a respected reputation as a transformational teacher, coach, and changemaker who has helped hundreds adopt high-performance habits.

Since 2008, the Dulye Leadership Experience has produced hundreds of inspirational programs and innovative resources for professionals in the Berkshires and beyond to advance careers, connections, and critical skills. Learning and networking experiences are offered at no cost through the underwriting of Dulye & Co. consultancy in the Berkshires.

AIC Names Devin Kindred Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct

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SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced the appointment of Devin Kindred as director of Residence Life and Student Conduct. This appointment reflects the college’s recognition of Kindred’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience.

In this new role, Kindred will oversee residence education, student conduct, and housing operations at AIC. Serving as the chief housing officer for the college, he will manage the daily functions of the residence halls, supervise the professional live-in hall staff, and administer the student-conduct process. His responsibilities encompass providing support to professional and paraprofessional staff to foster a supportive living environment and maintaining a code of conduct that prioritizes the well-being and success of all students.

Before assuming his new position, Kindred served as AIC’s assistant director for Residential and Commuter Student Living, managing housing operations and commuter-student relations. In addition to this role, he facilitated the Safe Zone – LGBTQ+ education series presented to more than 50 faculty and staff on campus.

Before joining AIC, Kindred held positions as a residence-hall director at Sacred Heart University and residence director at Stonehill College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in human resource management from Western New England University, and later attained his master of education in higher education leadership from Endicott College.

Public Overwhelms YWCA with Donations for Domestic-violence Survivors and Their Children

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SPRINGFIELD — In a typical year, prior to and up to the Christmas holiday, Greater Springfield residents bring toys, books, puzzles, games, and new clothing for children, as well as clothes and personal-care items for adults, who are residents of one of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts’ four residential and 20 community-based programs. This past year, the organization experienced an unprecedented wave of donations. The third floor of the YWCA’s administrative building on Clough Street is filled to the rafters with donations.

The YWCA campus on Clough Street hosts an emergency domestic-violence shelter, transitional housing apartments, a teen residential program, as well as programming to support adult and child survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. The YWCA made no formal request for donations during the holiday season, yet thousands of donations were dropped off and continue to stream into the organization. The overwhelming amount of generous donations will be given to survivors throughout the next year. The vast array of donated items will be put to use in support of survivors, many of whom escape violence with only the clothes on their back.

“There’s really no rhyme or reason for this outpouring of donations other than the incredible generosity and goodwill of people who live in our region,” said Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts. “Area churches, colleges, clubs, sports teams, women’s organizations, businesses, hospitals, fraternities, sororities, high schools, day-care organizations, libraries, book clubs, and extended families are responsible for this remarkable uptick of donations.

“There are likely many factors influencing the public to support survivors,” she went on, noting in particular an awareness of the increase in domestic violence and displacement of survivors that spiked during and since the pandemic. “Additionally, there is an increased awareness that human trafficking exists in our region and survivors of human trafficking deal with its traumatic aftermath for years after they escape their trafficker. The more information that the public has about these types of abuse, the more people want to help.

“I am so grateful for the outpouring of support from our community and want to thank every individual, organization, and group who made donations,” Dineen added. “Those who we serve deeply appreciate the community’s generosity, kindness, and support more than words can adequately express. The YWCA is so grateful for the ongoing support from this amazing community in which we do this vital work every day.”

Headquartered in Springfield, the YWCA also provides services and offers programming to children and women in crisis in Northampton, Westfield, Belchertown, and Holyoke.

BusinessWest Calls for 40 Under Forty Nominations

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SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty class of 2023. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 16.

Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be as detailed and thorough as possible, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online at businesswest.com/40-under-forty-nomination-form.

Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges, and the selected individuals will be announced and profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala in June. Event sponsorship opportunities are available.

Springfield Rotary Club to Honor Two with Paul Harris Awards

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SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Rotary Club will present Frank Colaccino and Samalid Hogan with Paul Harris Awards on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Student Prince Restaurant in Springfield.

Frank Colaccino

Colaccino, founder and president of the Colvest Group, will be given a Paul Harris Award in recognition of years of outstanding service to the Springfield community and to the Rotary Club. In addition to his service and contributions to JGS Lifecare and American International College, for over 13 years Colaccino has chaired the Service Above Self Luncheon at the Basketball Hall of Fame. This event brings together more than 300 attendees from the Greater Springfield business community for a luncheon on Center Court at the Basketball Hall of Fame. The Service Above Self luncheon recognizes the charitable work of local and national honorees. Through his leadership, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for the Basketball Hall of Fame and for Rotary grants that have been awarded to local charities.

Samalid Hogan

Hogan, CEO and principal consultant at Greylock Management Consulting, is the immediate past president of Springfield Rotary and its first Latina president. Under her leadership, Springfield Rotary started a corporate membership program, collaborated with Dress for Success to develop a long-term investment program for women entering the workforce, and created a Service Day with Habitat for Humanity. Her dynamic and cheerful leadership made her presidency a banner year for Springfield Rotary.

Hogan’s service to her community includes board participation on the Governor’s Latino Empowerment Council, Tech Foundry, and the board of trustees of Springfield Technical Community College.

Tickets to the awards dinner cost $55. To reserve a spot, email Marie Angelides at [email protected] or visit www.springfieldmarotary.org.

WBOA Power of 100+ Women Luncheon Slated for Jan. 25

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SPRINGFIELD — The Woman Business Owners Alliance (WBOA) is launching its 2024 programs and events with the Power of 100+ Women luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield.

More than 100 local female business owners will gather to network and grow their businesses. The goal is to celebrate, support, and build synergy among female business owners from the Greater Pioneer Valley.

Registration for the event includes 2024 WBOA membership as well as a commemorative Power of 100+ Women keepsake. Visit www.wboa.org to learn more and to register for the event.

“The WBOA has been supporting women in business for over 40 years,” said Lisa Totz, president of the organization. “We provide opportunities for female entrepreneurs to learn, collaborate, and be supported on their business journey. As the WBOA tagline says, ‘don’t grow it alone.’ The Power of 100+ is a membership initiative of the WBOA to gather 100 or more women who are committed to take their business to the next level in 2024. We will do this together.”

Enrollment Opens for Girls Inc. of the Valley’s 2024 Ambassador Program

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HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley announced its free 2024 Ambassador Program, hosting free workshops to support young professionals in the Valley with access to professional-development opportunities to grow their careers.

Applicants invited to join the Ambassador program will take part in a six-month, transformative journey with one-hour workshops hosted monthly focused on helping them develop skills — like personal finance, building mentoring relationships, and strategic grassroots fundraising — to accelerate their careers. Participants will take part in an online fundraising event held in May, along with a graduation event held in June.

The workshops will be held on the third Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. over Zoom, beginning in February and running through June. Those ages 18 and older are encouraged to apply. Those interested in applying or simply wanting to learn more about the Ambassador program should click here.

“We are thrilled to offer the Ambassador Program at no cost to the young professional workforce in the Valley,” said Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley. “The cohort of folks chosen for this opportunity will not only learn from industry experts and one another, but have the unique chance to put their skills into action to support youth through our May 9 fundraising day. We encourage anyone age 18 or older to apply.”

Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Announces New Board Officers

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CHICOPEE — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the appointment of new officers to its board of directors, effective Jan. 1.

Dr. Charlotte Boney, who has assumed the role of president, chairs the Department of Pediatrics at Baystate Health. The first vice president, Willette Yarbrough Johnson, is a retired educator from Springfield Public Schools, having served 38 years in a variety of capacities. She continues exploring her love of education as a member of the Coalition of Experienced Black Educators, an educational consultant group.

The second vice president is Omar Irizarry, director of Cross Agency Initiatives at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. William Harju, treasurer, is chief financial officer at USA Hauling & Recycling, and the clerk is Shannon Yaremchak, director of Grants and Latino Economic Development Opportunities at Partners for Community, and director of Mission Advancement at New England Farm Workers’ Council.

These appointments reflect the Food Bank’s commitment to diverse voices and strong leadership to carry out its mission to feed its neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger in Western Mass.

“I am humbled and honored to serve as president of the board,” Boney said. “As a pediatrician, I have seen first-hand that food is medicine, and food insecurity prevents children and families from living their best lives. I am thrilled to be a part of the Food Bank’s mission to end hunger in our community.”

Johnson added that “being an officer on the board of the Food Bank allows me the privilege of serving in a decision-making role with such a vital organization. This new year affords our board and staff the opportunity to contemplate and generate new ways of interrupting the existence of hunger as a true enemy plaguing many in our communities. I will continue to support the mission of the Food Bank to reach the goal of ending food insecurity in Western Massachusetts.”

In their new capacities, the new officers will lead the Food Bank to implement innovative strategies, expand partnerships, and elevate the organization’s impact.

“I’m excited to work with such a dynamic group of community leaders in this next chapter of the Food Bank now that we are settling into our new home in Chicopee to serve all four counties of our region more effectively and efficiently,” said Andrew Morehouse, the Food Bank’s executive director.

Two new board members also began their tenure: Joesiah González, chief Philanthropy & Communications officer at Home City Development Inc., and Xiaolei Hua, first vice president of Commercial Lending at PeoplesBank.

Country Bank Announces Five Promotions

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WARE — Country Bank, a full-service financial institution serving Central and Western Mass., announced the recent promotions of five key team members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and expertise in their respective roles. These promotions reflect the bank’s commitment to recognizing and developing talent within the organization.

Shane Elder has been promoted to first vice president, Business Banking team lead. With more than 11 years of experience in commercial lending and eight years in commercial-lending management, he has proven himself as a valuable asset to the Business Banking department. In addition to his role as team leader, he also oversees the Cash Management Sales department.

Brett LoCicero has been promoted to first vice president, Facilities and Security. With seven years of service to the bank, his expertise in managing facilities and security operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College and is pursuing his PMP (project management professional) certification.

Justin Calheno has been promoted to vice president, Retail Lending Business Development officer. With 20 years of lending experience, including the last seven years with Country Bank, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University and is currently attending the American Banker Assoc. Stonier Graduate School of Banking.

Antonio Palano has been promoted to vice president, Retail Lending. His 15-year tenure at Country Bank showcases his commitment and dedication to the organization. Having progressed through various roles, he currently manages the Retail Lending Servicing and Operations departments. He holds an associate degree in business administration from Springfield Technical Community College and is a 2023 graduate of New England School of Financial Studies.

Cuc Nguyen has been promoted to Retail Banking officer of the Paxton Banking Center. With more than 16 years of banking experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her previous experience at Commerce Bank, Berkshire Bank, and DCU has equipped her with a deep understanding of front-line management and customer satisfaction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from Southern New Hampshire University.

“We are excited to announce the promotions of Shane, Brett, Tony, Justin, and Cuc,” said Miriam Siegel, first senior vice president, chief Culture and Development officer at Country Bank. “We are thrilled to be able to recognize their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the bank’s success. We are proud to support the commitment of all of our team members to their ongoing professional and personal growth leading them down all of the many career paths in community banking today.”

State Senators Praise Latest Step Toward Universal Community College

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BOSTON — In an important step toward making community college free for all residents in Massachusetts, Senate leaders received a briefing on Wednesday on “Planning and Delivery of Free Community College in Massachusetts,” an interim report submitted to the Legislature that provides a menu of options for implementing universal free community college.

The report touts universal free community college as a potent driver for Massachusetts to become more competitive nationally, noting that it has the potential to drive employment opportunity, boost economic mobility, and help the population become more educated. The benefits have particular impact for people of color, those who have migrated to the state, and individuals from low-income backgrounds.

“Our Commonwealth has extensive opportunities to grow and become even more competitive at the national level. But to do it, we need people to be able to fill the long list of job openings in critical fields: nurses, educators, life-science experts, and more,” Senate President Karen Spilka said. “This interim report lays out a plan for filling those jobs and making our state more competitive and equitable by removing a major financial barrier for our students, enabling them to complete a degree and stay in Massachusetts. I’m grateful to the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges for their tremendous work on this, and I look forward to continuing on the path to deliver universal free community college.”

The report was conducted by the Massachusetts Assoc. of Community Colleges (MACC) and comes following an FY 2024 budget item that directed MACC to provide recommendations to the state for implementing free community college by fall of 2024.

The report presents three possible models for how Massachusetts can pursue free community college and highlights issues important to the delivery of high-quality education, including wraparound services, faculty and staff salaries, aging facilities and equipment, and workforce considerations.

“Massachusetts is leaping ahead to tackle college affordability and to expand access to public higher education. I am deeply grateful to Senate President Karen Spilka for her vision and her commitment to investing in one of our Commonwealth’s greatest equity engines,” said state Sen. Jo Comerford, Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. “This important report offers us pathways forward to make community college free for all, and to do so in a way that ensures student success, supports staff and faculty, is fiscally sustainable, maximizes the benefits to our Commonwealth, and offers Massachusetts residents a world-class education. Thank you to everyone who served on the advisory committee that produced this interim report.”

MassReconnect and free nursing at community colleges have been broadly cheered by educators and shown early signs of success. Community colleges in the Commonwealth saw an 8% single-year increase in enrollment, according to a recent report from the Department of Higher Education.

MACC is scheduled to deliver a final report to the Legislature by the end of April, after which the Senate and the House will discuss next steps towards delivering free community college.

Easthampton Announces Business Grant Winners from 2023 Business Census

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Daily News

EASTHAMPTON — The City of Easthampton announceD that five local businesses have been awarded business grants as part of the 2023 Business Census, launched earlier this year. The five winners were randomly selected out of the 66 survey respondents.

The $1,000 business grant winner is Yarn Dragon’s Basket. The $500 business grant winners are Beautiful Gardens, Jude Ribisi, Klituscope Films, and Staying in Balance Acupuncture.

The city of Easthampton is proud to be home to its vibrant community of entrepreneurs and remains committed to supporting and championing locally owned businesses and innovators. In that spirit and in partnership with both the Chamber of Greater Easthampton and Blueprint Easthampton, the city launched the 2023 Business Census, a comprehensive survey for business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs in the community.

This effort was made possible by participation in the National League of Cities’ City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program, the fourth that Easthampton has been a part of. Through support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the CIE program is a National League of Cities initiative that asks city leaders to commit to an inclusive economic-development policy, program, or practice over the course of one year.