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Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2024

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2024

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2024

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2024

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 17, 2024

Building Permits

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2024

Daily News

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2024

Daily News

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2024

Daily News

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 16, 2024

Daily News

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

Daily News

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

Business Talk Podcast Special Coverage

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

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Episode 196: January 15, 2024

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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 15, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 12, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 12, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 12, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 12, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 11, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 11, 2024

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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

By BusinessWest Staff January 11, 2024

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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.

AdLib Inc. Appoints New Executive Director

By BusinessWest Staff January 11, 2024

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PITTSFIELD — 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.

“AdLib is extremely fortunate to have Sally with us,” said Bryan Comalli, AdLib board president. “She has brought a wealth of experience and has been working very hard to help drive the success of the organization from day one. We look forward to working with her in the years to come as she executes her long-term visions of growth and the development of AdLib.”

English, who supported her parents in remaining in the community and living active lives through chronic conditions, possesses an ideal mix of personal and professional experience to ensure that AdLib not only remains true to the independent-living movement, but positions the center to thrive.

“People need the right environment and opportunities in order to succeed,” English said, “and I am eager to provide the support and structure for the AdLib team to ensure that people with disabilities in Berkshire County are able to receive the services they need to live and remain active in their community.”

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. Visit www.adlibcil.org to sign up for AdLib’s mailing list.

Big Y Announces Executive Leadership Changes

By BusinessWest Staff January 10, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the following executive changes, which will be effective Jan. 21. Charles D’Amour will become executive chairman of the board as the reins of president and CEO move to Michael D’Amour, and the role of executive vice president and chief operating officer move to Richard Bossie.

These changes reflect the next chapter in the company’s history as it continues to chart a path for growth, collaboration, and innovation in the challenging and changing retail environment.

As executive chairman, Charlie will continue to provide oversight, strategic advice, and board leadership as this transition manifests. In addition, he will also continue to serve as a member of the real-estate and development committee.

Charles D’Amour, son of co-founder Gerald D’Amour, was appointed president in 2006 and CEO in 2019. He began his career at an early age, working through various positions in the supermarket, including store director. After completing college and law school, he rejoined the company in 1978, where he served in many capacities, including sales manager, vice president of Sales and Marketing, and COO, in addition to his responsibilities for real-estate development, where he has led Big Y’s strategic direction and growth.

According to Charlie, “for nearly 90 years, Big Y has been proud to honor the legacy of our founders, Paul and Gerry D’Amour, as a family company focused on our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. It’s been an honor to have been personally connected with our company and to have had the privilege of working alongside my father, uncle, cousin Donald and sister Claire. I have worked closely with Michael D’Amour, other members of our third generation of family members, along with the rest of our leadership team, who are all well-poised to lead our company and continue that legacy of service. I have the utmost trust and confidence in Michael and Rick to continue our company’s growth and success. With their appointment to these roles, I’m pleased that our Big Y board of directors holds them in the same highest regard and confidence.”

As president and CEO, Michael D’Amour will guide the overall direction of the company and drive its strategic initiatives and growth while maintaining the company’s mission. Throughout his career, he has proven to be a thoughtful, passionate, and innovative leader, both at Big Y and throughout the industry.

Michael currently serves on the board of FMI/the Food Industry Assoc. and the board of Topco Associates, an $18 billion food cooperative based in Itasca, Ill. Michael, grandson of co-founder Paul D’Amour and son of Donald, was appointed COO in 2019. After working in the supermarkets in various roles while in his teens, he began his full-time career in 1996. He has worked in all areas of the markets, including Operations and store director, as well as various corporate areas, from buyer and category sales manager to vice president of Sales and Marketing.

“I am extremely excited and humbled for the opportunity to continue to help serve and lead our wonderful company to many more years of growth in service to the communities in which we operate,” Michael said. “I would like to thank my father, Donald, for his guidance, and Charlie for his steadfast mentorship over the years, and our senior leadership team for their continuous support.”

As newly appointed executive vice president and COO, Bossie will work with Michael D’Amour in overseeing all operational areas of the company.

Bossie has more than 40 years of experience in the supermarket industry, beginning as a part-time service clerk. He joined Big Y in 1986 and has worked in all areas of store operations, including store director and later as a district director until his appointment as director of Operations in 2010. In 2019, he was named senior vice president of Retail Operations and Customer Experience, where, in addition to his operations oversight, he also leads other retail banners, such as Big Y Express gas and convenience and Table & Vine fine wines and liquors, along with teams for asset protection and continuous improvement. Bossie currently serves on the board of Baystate Health, the largest integrated healthcare system in Western Mass.

“I am honored for this tremendous opportunity to work in partnership with Michael to drive innovation and enhance the development of our industry-leading teams,” Bossie said.

Breeze Airways Launching Services from Bradley to Cincinnati, San Diego

By BusinessWest Staff January 10, 2024

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WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority announced that low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will be launching non-stop summer seasonal service between Bradley International Airport and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The flight will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, starting May 2.

Additionally, Breeze will offer daily summer seasonal service between Bradley and San Diego International Airport, starting May 1. The flight will be part of the airline’s BreezeThru service, which includes one stop, but passengers do not have to change planes.

“We are thrilled that Breeze is once again bringing convenient travel options at low fares to travelers at Bradley International Airport,” said Kevin Dillon, Connecticut Airport Authority executive director. “The new non-stop to Cincinnati and BreezeThru to San Diego are wonderful additions to the airline’s growing list of destinations from our region to other parts of the country.”

The announcement follows recent news of the airline’s plans to launch service between BDL and Orlando, Fla. and Santa Ana, Calif. in May.

Breeze currently flies nonstop between Bradley and Charleston, S.C.; Columbus, Ohio; Fort Myers, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; Las Vegas; New Orleans; Phoenix; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Sarasota, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Vero Beach, Fla.

“As we continue to grow from Hartford’s Bradley International, we keep joining the dots with the fastest ways to get from A to B, whether it’s a non-stop or direct flight,” Breeze Airways President Tom Doxey said. “Now our Connecticut guests can get to Cincinnati and San Diego much faster at very affordable fares.”

Freedom Credit Union Campaign to Benefit Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

By BusinessWest Staff January 10, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Throughout the month of January, Freedom Credit Union is collecting cash donations at all its branches throughout Western Mass. to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and its work.

“In the cold New England winter, individuals and families experiencing or facing homelessness are at peak risk,” Freedom Credit Union President Glenn Welch said. “The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless has been working on their behalf since 1981, providing programs to identify and address the accelerating challenges of poverty and homelessness. We are proud to play a role in supporting their efforts.”

The coalition is making a meaningful impact. In 2023 alone, it assisted 3,683 households in 298 Massachusetts communities, provided 1,598 children living in poverty a bed of their own, and helped 7,924 individuals representing 1,981 households avoid homelessness and displacement. In 2024, the coalition aims to escalate its efforts to continue enhancing its mission, which is “to create lasting solutions to housing, income, health, education, and racial inequalities in all parts of the Commonwealth.”

AIC President Champions Global Education Initiatives at OT Conference in Morocco

By BusinessWest Staff January 10, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD — Hubert Benitez, president of American International College (AIC), recently took center stage at the sixth annual International Conference of the Occupational Therapy Assoc. of Morocco (OTAM) on Jan. 6, in Kenitra, Morocco. The conference recognized Benitez with the 2024 Leadership Excellence Award, shining a spotlight on AIC’s commitment to expanding international collaborations.

In his keynote speech, titled “The Role of Higher Education Leadership in Creating Innovative, Entrepreneurial, Diverse, and Interdisciplinary Environments,” Benitez emphasized how international partnerships in higher education play a crucial role in bringing people from different countries and cultures together.

The conference, boasting presenters from five continents, stands as the flagship event of OTAM, founded and led by AIC Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Said Nafai.

During his visit to Morocco, Benitez embraced the opportunity to formalize key international partnerships with Ibn Tofail University and the International University of Casablanca. These agreements reaffirm AIC’s commitment to collaboration in higher education and fostering cultural exchange.

The news of these partnerships generated a media buzz in Morocco, garnering attention from several national news outlets. Benitez expressed his enthusiasm about the collaborations, noting that “these agreements are intended to explore and establish programs that foster mobility for both undergraduate and graduate students. The partnerships are also designed to create academic models that support advanced education opportunities, facilitate student-exchange programs, encourage professional development and academic advancement for faculty and staff, and explore the possibilities of joint degrees and certifications.”

The newly forged alliances complement AIC’s existing international partnerships with Universidad Andres Bello Santiago de Chile, Universidad Catolica de El Salvador, St. Paul University in the Philippines, and Badr University in Cairo.

PeoplesBank Announces Leadership Changes, Expansion Plans

By BusinessWest Staff January 9, 2024

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Tom Senecal

HOLYOKE — The PeoplesBank board of directors voted to approve the following leadership changes: Tom Senecal is now chairman of the board and CEO, while Brian Canina has been promoted to president and chief operating officer, and Hayes Murray has been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer.

The leadership changes will provide Senecal with more opportunities to plan and manage the growth and revenue activities of the bank, including retail operations, consumer lending, small business, municipals, and commercial and industrial divisions. Canina will continue to be responsible for finance, facilities, PeoplesWealth, the Business Solutions Group, and information technology. In his new role, he will also be responsible for human resources, marketing, and corporate responsibility.

“We surpassed $4 billion in assets in 2023. We have more than 300 employees and operate across two states with 20 banking centers, with an additional five locations when our headquarters, ATM, and VideoBankerITM locations are included,” Senecal said. “That’s quite a bit of recent growth, which is a credit to the hard work of our entire team.”

Brian Canina

Canina added that “our commitment to the communities we serve has also grown. Our charitable giving continues to be a strength for us, with almost $6 million donated over the past three years alone, and over $11 million over the past 10 years. Our employees are also a volunteer strength in the market, donating thousands of hours of volunteer service to area nonprofits and charitable causes. It’s the power of a mutually chartered bank that allows us to achieve such records. Our purpose will continue to be to serve the banking needs of our customers and the communities where they live.”

Senecal and Canina both underscored the importance of increasing the bank’s presence in the market. To that end, the board of directors also approved plans to open banking centers in Glastonbury and Avon, Conn., in addition to seeking other opportunities for future expansion.

Senecal joined PeoplesBank in 1995 and held positions in finance and commercial lending before being elected as president, CEO, and chairman in 2016. He is a graduate of Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and attended the Tuck Executive Program at Dartmouth College. He serves on the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. board of directors and is also a corporator for both the Loomis Communities and the Horace Smith Fund.

Hayes Murray

Canina joined PeoplesBank in 2009 and served as executive vice president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer prior to being appointed to his current position. He is a graduate of Bryant University and formerly served as a certified public accountant. He is also a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking and a recipient of the Wharton Leadership Certificate, as well as president of the Finance and Accounting Society of New England. He serves on the board of directors for Helix Human Services.

Murray has more than 20 years of experience in the financial-services industry. He is a graduate of Gordon College and earned a master’s degree in accounting from Western New England University. He is also a certified public accountant. Prior to joining PeoplesBank in 2021, he served as chief financial officer of a de novo bank in Western Mass. and spent more than a decade in public accounting. He is a member of a Finance and Accounting Society of New England.

Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran to Keynote Bay Path Women’s Leadership Conference

By BusinessWest Staff January 9, 2024

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LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University announced that real-estate legend, investor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, producer, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran will be the keynote speaker at the 27th Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC), taking place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield on Thursday, April 4.

“Our conference theme this year is ‘Break Through,’ and Barbara Corcoran embodies this powerful concept of digging deep, pushing yourself beyond obstacles, and breaking through,” Bay Path University President Sandra Doran said. “If you’re a fan of Shark Tank, you’ve seen her dynamic blend of business acumen, storytelling, and humor. Her drive, work ethic, and the lessons she’s learned along the way will undoubtedly resonate with our attendees.”

Corcoran has been an investor/shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show Shark Tank for 10 seasons, investing in more than 80 businesses to date. She chronicled her rise from waiting tables in a New York diner to heading a $5 billion real-estate company in her bestselling book, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! She’ll bring her personal brand of no-nonsense wisdom and supportive advice to the more than 1,600 attendees who are expected to attend this year’s WLC.

The WLC will also feature lunchtime speaker Amy Purdy, a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding for Team USA. Throughout her life, Purdy has taken on obstacles and broken through, making her way into the upper echelons of athletics, onto the dance floor of Dancing with the Stars, and onto the New York Times bestseller list as the author of On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. She co-founded Adaptive Action Sports for athletes with disabilities and is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast Bouncing Forward! Her work has led her to be labeled a “hero” by Oprah Winfrey and has made her one of the most in-demand motivational and corporate speakers on the globe.

This year’s conference will also feature breakout sessions led by business experts and authors, including Yvonne Camus, the former COO of SPINCO, Canada’s largest indoor cycling brand and the only female to outperform the Navy Seals in the multi-terrain adventure race known as Eco-Challenge. In addition, the WLC will welcome Sylvia Baffour, an author, podcast host, and emotional-intelligence coach recently ranked by HubSpot among the top 15 female motivational speakers. Additional keynote and breakout session speakers will be announced soon.

Now in its 27th year, Bay Path University’s Women’s Leadership Conference has brought more than 27,000 attendees together, along with prominent speakers such as Barbara Walters, Queen Latifah, Maya Angelou, Robin Roberts, Tyra Banks, and Gloria Estefan. For further information on the 2024 conference, sponsorship information, and ticket sales, visit baypath.edu/wlc.

Business Confidence Rises in Massachusetts as 2023 Comes to a Close

By BusinessWest Staff January 9, 2024

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BOSTON — Brightening prospects for an economic soft landing bolstered confidence among Massachusetts employers as an unpredictable 2023 drew to a close.

The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index gained 1.6 points to 52.6 in December, hitting a nine-month high that left it in optimistic territory at year end. The Index was 1.4 points lower than the same time last year.

The strengthening of business confidence came amid strong signals that inflation continues to moderate at a 3.1% annual rate. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Dec. 13 that interest-rate increases appear to be over for now and that there may be three reductions in interest rates during 2024.

“The good news is that the pace of inflation has slowed noticeably since mid-2022. This should give the Fed some confidence that tighter monetary policy is working without widespread job losses,” said Sara Johnson, chair of the AIM Board of Economic Advisors (BEA).

The Central Massachusetts Business Confidence Index, conducted with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, rose from 49.6 to 50.0. The North Shore Confidence Index, conducted with the North Shore Chamber of Commerce, remained essentially flat at 52.1. The Western Massachusetts Business Confidence Index, developed in collaboration with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, fell from 51.8 to 48.9.

The constituent indicators that make up the Index all strengthened during December. The confidence employers have in their own companies gained 0.8 point to 52.8, ending the month 4.4 points less than in December 2022.

The Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth increased 2 points to 54.6, leaving it 2 points higher than a year earlier. The U.S. Index measuring conditions throughout the country ended the month at 49.9, which is 3.7 points better than a year ago.

The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, climbed 0.6 point to 51.2. The Future Index gained 2.6 points to 54.0 as employers saw improvement ahead in the first half of 2024.

The Manufacturing Index gained 1.9 points to 49.8, still 5.5 points below its level of a year ago. Confidence among non-manufacturing companies was up 1.1 points to 54.0. The highlight of the December results was the Employment Index, which surged 3.8 points to 52.5. Large companies (54.2) were more optimistic than small companies (52.2) and medium-sized companies (50.7).

Nada Sanders, distinguished professor of Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University and a BEA member, said the easing of the product shortages and supply-chain disruptions that marked the immediate post-pandemic years has played an important role in moderating inflation.

“The Federal Reserve believes that supply constraints explain half of the increase in inflation during 2021-22 and that tight capacity served to amplify the impact of loose monetary policy in 2021,” Sanders noted. “The resolution of those supply constraints is one reason that inflation eased so dramatically in 2023.”

AIM President Brooke Thomson, also a BEA member, suggested that Massachusetts needs a new, far-reaching approach to economic development, one that seamlessly melds competitiveness for the business community with affordability for the residents who work at Massachusetts-based companies and live in the Commonwealth.

“Make no mistake, we must continue to prioritize the traditional pillars of economic development, like advantageous tax rates, streamlined regulation, and efficient permitting,” Thomson said. “But economic development must also address the soaring cost of everything from housing to childcare to healthcare, which is driving some of our best and brightest employees to less expensive regions of the country.”

Dietz Donates to Nonprofits Through ‘Spread the Cheer’ Campaign

By BusinessWest Staff January 9, 2024

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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Dietz & Company Architects recently held its annual “Spread the Cheer” holiday campaign with a $2,500 top prize donation. Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) won it with nearly 25% of the total votes.

The “Spread the Cheer” holiday campaign began in 2017 in an effort to be more environmentally conscious by not sending out paper holiday cards, but rather raise awareness for all the work local nonprofits do.

“As a company, we firmly believe in being an active part of the Greater Springfield community and beyond through volunteerism and donating funds when possible,” said Ashley Solomon, Marketing manager at Dietz. “It is our hope that, by continuing to do this year after year, more people will be encouraged to learn about, volunteer with, and donate to the groups that are meaningful to them.”

During the nine-day campaign, 18 local organizations were selected to be included in the event. Voters used a SurveyMonkey link to access the poll and choose an organization they felt was deserving of a share of a $5,000 prize. The organization that received the most votes received $2,500. Second place won $1,500, and third place received $1,000. The International Language Institute of Massachusetts won second place with 22% of the votes, and Dakin Humane Society came in third with 19% of the votes. The remaining 15 organizations received $100 each.

“We are very appreciative of the donation from Dietz and the many community supporters who voted for us in the Spread the Cheer campaign, making us the top recipient,” said Aimee Giroux, GSHFH executive director. “There are so many well-deserving organizations doing much-needed work in the local community. We are honored to be recognized for our part.”

BusinessTalk with Frank Borrelli, chair of AIC’s introduction of a new Division of Arts, Media, and Design

By BusinessWest Staff January 8, 2024

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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.

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Episode 195: January 8, 2024

Joe talks to Frank Borrelli, chair of AIC’s introduction of a new Division of Arts, Media, and Design

Colleges are always looking to meet the evolving demands of the workplace, which is part of the broad strategic plan at American International College known as AIC Reimagined. One such evolution is AIC’s introduction of a new Division of Arts, Media, and Design, which aims to help an increasingly entrepreneurial generation of young people interested in these fast-moving fields to access hands-on skills and industry connections. On the next episode of BusinessTalk, Frank Borrelli, who chairs the new division, talks to BusinessWest Editor Joe Bednar about this expanded curriculum and, more broadly, how academia needs to respond to rapidly changing career needs and a student body that increasingly prioritizes the value proposition of a college education. It’s must listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

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Bacon Wilson Promotes David Lavenburg to Shareholder

By BusinessWest Staff January 7, 2024

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David Lavenburg

SPRINGFIELD — 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.

“Dave is an exceptional attorney and person, and on behalf of all shareholders, we are thrilled for Dave to be our partner,” Managing Shareholder Jeffrey Fialky said.

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.

bankESB promotes Stephanie Vincelette, Erica Gomes

By BusinessWest Staff January 7, 2024

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Stephanie Vincelette

EASTHAMPTON — 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.

Erica Gomes

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.

Application Now Open for Local Farmer Awards

By BusinessWest Staff January 7, 2024

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AGAWAM — 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.

“We’re honored and pleased to be able to support our local farmers and their families with these practical and impactful grants,” said Charlie D’Amour, CEO of Big Y. “Seeing how these awards are creatively and intelligently applied not only highlights the resiliency of our local farm community, but underscores the needs and support we can provide.”

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.

Herrell’s Ice Cream to Celebrate Annual Margaritaville Event Jan. 21-28

By BusinessWest Staff January 7, 2024

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NORTHAMPTON — The week of 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. According to Judy Herrell, “they are the perfect addition to our Margaritaville offerings.”

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).

Architecture Firms

By BusinessWest Staff January 5, 2024

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Architecture Firms

Ranked by the Number of Registered Architects

	Company	Registered Architects	Total Employees	Year Formed	Top Local Executive	Type of work performed

1	Dietz & Company architects Inc. 55 Frank B. Murray St., Suite 201, Springfield, MA 01103 (413) 733-6798; www.dietzarch.com	8	32	1985	Kerry Dietz	Commercial; institutional; housing; education; healthcare; government offices; historic preservation; LEED design services; high-performance buildings; senior centers; senior housing
2	Kuhn Riddle Architects inc. 28 Amity St., Suite 2B, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 259-1630; www.kuhnriddle.com	8	18	1988	Aelan Tierney Jonathan Salvon Charles Roberts	Commercial; educational; historical; institutional; interior design; religious; residential (single-family, multi-family, affordable, market-rate, high-end); retail; sustainable design
3	Hill-Engineers Architects Planners Inc. 50 Depot St., Dalton, MA 01226; (413) 684-0925 44 Spring St., Adams, MA 01220; (413) 0743-0013 www.hillengineers.com	6	40	1949	Jeffrey Noble	New construction and renovation projects for institutional, industrial, commercial, educational, civic, recreational, and residential markets
4	Caolo & Bieniek Associates Inc. 521 East St., Chicopee, MA 01020 (413) 594-2800; www.cbaarchitects.net	5	11	1955	Curtis Edgin James Hanifan Bertram Gardner	Educational; commercial; public facilities (police and fire facilities, libraries, senior centers); historic preservation; sustainable design; interior design; healthcare; housing
4	Jones Whitsett Architects Inc. 308 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301 (413) 773-5551; www.joneswhitsett.com	5	11	1984	Dorie Brooks Kristian Whitsett	Educational; commercial; public municipal buildings (town halls, libraries, senior centers); historic preservation; religious facilities; energy-efficient buildings; residential
6	Burr and McCallum Architects 720 Main St., Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-2121; www.burrandmccallum.com	4	5	1982	Franklin Andrus Burr Ann Kidston McCallum	Residential; institutional; commercial
6	C&H Architects 49 South Pleasant St., 301, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-3616; www.candharchitects.com	4	9	1989	Tom Hartman	Serves residential and institutional clients with architecture designed for resilience and renewability
6	Juster Pope Frazier Architects 82 North St., Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 586-1600; www.justerpopefrazier.com	4	5	1968	Kevin Chrobak	Residential; corporate; educational; retail; healthcare; religious; cultural
6	Timothy Murphy Architects 380 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 532-7464; www.murphyarch.com	4	5	1981	Timothy Murphy	Commercial; educational; public/municipal buildings; residential; historical
10	Architectural Insights 3 Converse St., Suite 201, Palmer, MA 01069 (413) 283-2553; www.architectural-insights.com	3	5	1988	Lawrence Tuttle Robert Haveles	Public- and private-sector work; continued and repeat client work in professional office design, medical-office, hospital, and laboratory work; multi-family housing and private residential; light industrial and warehouse construction; retail and hospitality development
10	Clark & Green Inc. 113 Bridge St., Great Barrington, MA 01230 (413) 528-5180; www.clarkandgreen.com	3	6	1988	Stephan Green	Residential; cultural; commercial; retail; educational
10	Gillen Collaborative Architects 409 Main St., Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 253-2529; www.gillencollaborativearchitects.com	3	2	1974	John Krifka Carol Vincze	Commercial; residential; institutional; planning; studies
10	HAI Architecture 64 Gothic St., Suite 1, Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 585-1512; www.haiarchitecture.com	3	10	1976	Richard Katsanos Don Hafner	Healthcare; educational; commercial; planning; interior design; residential
10	Studio One Inc. 38 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 733-7332; www.studioonearchitects.com	3	5	1974	Peter Zorzi Greg Zorzi	Educational; healthcare; multi-family housing; assisted-living facilities; renovations; historic preservation; senior housing
15	Architecture EL Inc. 264 North Main St., Suite 2 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 (413) 525-9700; www.architectureel.com	2	7	2008	Kevin Rothschild-Shea	ADA standards for accessible design; commercial; industrial; historic; multi-family residential; single-family residential; religious; child care; historic preservation and renovations; interior design
15	Jablonski DeVriese Architects 22 Green Lane, Springfield, MA 01107 (413) 747-5285; www.jdarchitects.com	2	2	1995	Stephen Jablonski Brian DeVriese	Historical renovations and additions; colleges; museums; libraries; interior design
17	Fitch Architecture & Community Design Inc. 110 Pulpit Hill Road, Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 549-5799; www.facdarchitects.com	1	3	2000	Laura Fitch	Sustainable and socially responsible design, including zero-net-energy homes; educational facilities; commercial buildings; institutional; deep-energy retrofits; co-housing communities
17	Mount Vernon Group Architects 35 Center St., Suite 210, Chicopee, MA 01013 (413) 592-9700; www.mvgarchitects.com	1	4	1954	Chris LeBlanc	Wide range of public and private work, including commercial and education; three offices statewide with 15 total architects and 35 total employees
17	Tessier Associates Inc. 48 Ridgecrest Dr., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 736-5857; www.tessierarchitects.com	1	1	1923	Robert Stevens	Colleges; banks; churches; schools; industrial buildings; assisted-living facilities; medical facilities

Matthew Nash Promoted to Partner at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C.

By BusinessWest Staff January 5, 2024

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Matthew Nash

HOLYOKE — 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.

“We are so very proud of Matt’s professional accomplishments, and we look forward to his contributions to the firm as a member of our partner group,” Partner Howard Cheney said.

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Nichols College and an MBA from Elms College, Nash’s educational background has been foundational in his rise within the firm. As a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, he has proven his commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards.

In his time at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, Nash has advanced from an intern to a senior manager and now to a partner. His journey has been characterized by hard work, dedication, and a strong ethic instilled by his family. He attributes much of his success to the mentorship and support provided by the team at MBK.

His expertise in the commercial sector and his holistic approach to client businesses have been invaluable to the firm. His dedication to understanding client needs and fostering business growth is a testament to his professional philosophy. As a leader, he is committed to mentoring junior staff, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and problem-solving skills. His leadership style is exemplified by accountability, open communication, and trust.

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. These roles complement his professional work, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community.

Motivated by his family’s support and the firm’s success, Nash is driven to contribute meaningfully to Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C., and the wider accounting field. His promotion to partner is not only a recognition of his past accomplishments, but also a testament to his potential in shaping the future of the firm.

“I am so excited and proud for Matt, and he has earned this partnership,” Partner Rudy D’Agostino said. “His dedication and drive to service clients is outstanding. Matt represents the next generation of leaders for our firm and is a key part of our continued succession plan. Congratulations to Matt, and well-deserved.”

Tighe & Bond Acquires Coastal Engineering

By BusinessWest Staff January 5, 2024

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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.

“To create a more sustainable future, there is a growing need to shore up our coastal assets and infrastructure, both existing and new,” Tighe & Bond President and CEO Bob Belitz said. “We believe adding Coastal to our team will help support our clients’ growing needs in these areas. In addition to our aligned missions to make a positive difference in the built and natural environment, our firms both have strong cultures of employee ownership; we are collectively invested in our clients’ outcomes.”

John Bologna, Coastal’s former president and CEO, will now serve as vice president within the firm’s Building Services business line.

“After teaming with Tighe & Bond on some projects, we realized we were aligned in our vision to create economically feasible and environmentally responsible designs, and that our firms have the potential to be stronger together,” Bologna said. “We look forward to bringing our clients additional expertise, as well as providing new opportunities for our employees.”

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.

Monsoon Bistro Now Open at Holyoke Mall

By BusinessWest Staff January 5, 2024

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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 soft opening took place on Thursday, and the restaurant will host a grand-opening event later this month, with details to be announced.

The menu, designed to celebrate Southeast Asian cuisine, features dim sum, drunken noodles, mango chicken, red curry fish, and more.

Monsoon Bistro is hiring both front- and back-of-house positions including waitstaff, kitchen staff, runners, and busers. Those interested should visit the restaurant to apply.

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