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The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and July 2013.

 

AGAWAM

 

Air Tatts

68 North Alhambra Circle

Ronald Roux

 

Blue Reis Pizza Restaurant

365 Walnut St.

Kamran Muradov

 

New England Stucco

15 Silver Lake Dr.

Eugene Ivanchenko

 

CHICOPEE

 

Birch Pond Farm

1709 Center St.

Marcy Reed

 

Brothers Home Improvement

22 Artisan St.

Steven Blanchett

 

Ehhas For Trade

660 Broadway St.

Esam Wahhas

 

Forbes Testing Labs

563 Center St.

Stephen Niec

 

Honeyland Farms

206 Newbury St.

Aftab A. Abari

 

Mr. Home

74 Cislak Dr.

Bill Sweeney

 

Soft Touch Autowash

1469 Granby Road

Joseph Larivee

 

GREENFIELD

 

Alliance ATM

13 Cedar St.

John Michelson

 

Kali B’s Wings & Things

76 French King Highway

Laurie Ellis

 

HOLYOKE

 

Dairy Market

1552 Dwight St.

Sagheer Nawaz

 

DJC Engineering

14 Ross Road

Daniel Cavanaugh

 

Nutricion Vibrante

343 High St.

Shawn Duncan

 

PALMER

 

Antique Junction

1294 South Main St.

Robin Lamothe

 

Beads of a Lifetime

1087 South Main St.

Chase Pelletier

 

Blue Bird Inc.

2004 Main St.

Malik Saghir

 

Kim’s Hair Care

2066 Main St.

Kimberly King

 

Paramount Pizza 3

1620 North Main St.

Ali Balak

 

S & S Food Mart

1520 North Main St.

Syed W. Hashmi

 

Tailgate Tavern

102 Central St.

Tim Burke

 

SOUTHWICK

 

Fair Shake

36 South Loomis St.

Matthew Frailey

 

Spotlight Graphics

9 Whalley Way

Diane Demarco

 

Valley Remodeling

79 Sam West Road

John Rock Jr.

 

SPRINGFIELD

 

Coamo Restaurant

2550 Main St.

Anibal Colon

 

Com-Wealth, LLC

36 Garland St.

Raymond L. Berry

 

Deranged Mindz Entertainment

1139 Sumner Ave.

Hector Emilio

 

Ecott Systems

177 Winton St.

Oliver F. Wallace

 

FT Pleasant Convenience

102 Fort Pleasant Ave.

Akif A. Khan

 

Grab Distributor

30 Cortland St.

Richard Lopez

 

Grit and Guts

146 Powell Ave.

Darby McLaughlin

 

The Creative Strategy Age

1350 Main St.

Alfonso Santaniello

 

WESTFIELD

 

Kings Cleaner

282 Southampton Road

Nham S. Yi

 

Paul’s Barber Shop

263 Elm St.

James L. Ahearn

 

Sean & Mari Photography

71 Steiger Dr.

Sean M. Fitzgerald

 

SI Map

71 Steiger Dr.

Sean M. Fitzgerald

 

Sweet Reveal

1 Overlook Dr.

Carla Kone

 

Two Rivers Burrito Company

36 Elm St.

Joseph Wynn

 

WEST SPRINGFIELD

 

Applied Software Technology

59 Interstate Dr.

Edward R. Garibian

 

ARS Restoration Specialists

480 St. James Ave.

Richard Piltch

 

Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen

217 Elm St.

Catherine A. Albrecht

 

Good Hands Construction

43 Belle Ave.

Viktor Krashov

 

RC Cleaning Services

261 Circle Dr.

Christine Corey

 

Willy Wheels

811 Memorial Ave.

William Bayton

 

Departments Incorporations

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

 

GREENFIELD

 

Mark Pereira Electric Inc., 123 Hope St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Mark Pereira, same. Electrician.

 

LENOX

 

Hook & Loom Rug Company, 12 Beecher Lane, Lenox, MA 01240. Whitney Selke, same. Rug manufacturing.

 

Mazcots Sports Bar & Grill, Inc. 490 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Anthony Mazzeo, 57 Winesap Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sports bar.

 

LONGMEADOW

 

Gul Alam, P.C., 90 Brookside Dr., Longmeadow, MA 0110690. Aroosa Alam, MD., same. General medical practice.

 

HOLYOKE

 

Iglesia De Dios Con Nosotros Cri Stiana Unidad Inc., 16 Spring St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Jose Manuel Estrada, 20 Hampden St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Church.

 

NORTH ADAMS

 

Loomis Inc., 41 Highland Ave., North Adams, MA 01247. Lisa Ann Loomis, same. Community-based residential facility for people with developmental disabilities.

 

NORTHAMPTON

 

LogicTrail Inc., 214 State St., Northampton, MA 01060. Alexander Simon, same. Strategic marketing and development of customer relations programs.

 

PITTSFIELD

 

Feronia Forests Fund, LTD, 4 Second St., Pittsfield MA, 01201. Giovanna Cugnasca, 254 East 68th St., New York, NY 10065. Charitable and educational purposes.

 

KDMA06 Inc., 27E. Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Dan Talmi, 27E. Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Touring ballet.

 

MBA Hospitality Inc., 150 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Bharatkumar Patel, same. Hotel.

 

SOUTH HADLEY

 

Iglesia Del Cristo Vivo, 16 Main St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Daniel Rivera, 63 Agnes St., Springfield, MA 01107. Church.

 

SOUTHAMPTON

 

Mending of the Spirit, 12 Old County Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Sunia Hood, same. Outreach to families and individuals helping to find meaning and purpose with a deeper relationship with God.

 

Mia’s Pizza Inc., 73 Moose Brook Road, Southampton, MA 01073. Shaun Dallas Sutherland. Pizzaria.

 

SPRINGFIELD

 

Freedom of Life Society Inc., 19 Wentworth St., Springfield, MA 01104. Richard Yyson Moutrie, 609 Aspen Glen Dr., Hamden, CT, 06518.

 

Giving Council Inc., 15 Watling St., Springfield, MA 01104. Marvin Council Jr., same. Community-based programs that promote financial and moral responsibility, community development, community revitalization, physical fitness, fundraising for community and charitable purposes, home ownership, and personal growth. To promote cooperation between charitable and non-profit organizations which serve the community and provide a structure for volunteers to serve.

 

Hot Mama’s Acquisition Corp., 134 Avocado St., Springfield, MA 01104. Matthew Morse, same. Food manufacturing and distribution.

 

WESTFIELD

 

Friends of Pine Hill Cemetery Inc., 140 West Silver St., Westfield, MA 01085. Dale Mae Dickson, 140 West Silver St., Westfield, MA 01085.

 

Briefcase Departments

Springfield Voters OK MGM Proposal

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield voters went to the polls on July 16 and endorsed an $800 million casino proposal by MGM Resorts International. Voters supported the MGM plan by a vote of 13,973 to 10,260, with roughly 25% of registered voters turning out. MGM now moves to the next phase of the competition for the lone Western Mass. casino license — review by the Mass. Gaming Commission. The commission’s votes on licenses for three regions — Western Mass., Eastern Mass., and the southeastern part of the state — are expected in early 2014. MGM plans to build in the tornado-damaged South End neighborhood — more specifically, a multi-block area between State and Union streets, Main Street, and East Columbus Avenue.

 

West Springfield Voters to Consider Casino Question on Sept. 10

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council voted unanimously to set Sept. 10 as the date for a referendum on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England’s proposal to build an $800 million casino project near the Big E. Many of the 60 onlookers at the vote wore T-shirts reading “Westside Support Hard Rock, Yes.” One council member was absent. Hard Rock would like to construct a destination resort casino project on 38 acres on the Eastern States Exposition campus off Memorial Avenue. Plans include a 12-story hotel, a Hard Rock Café, and a parking deck. Hard Rock has also taken out options to buy property along Circuit Avenue to use for additional parking. West Springfield voters must approve the project for it to move ahead. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may authorize up to three casinos in the state, with one slated for Western Mass. In another recent vote, Springfield voters approved the project proposed by MGM Resorts International to build a casino in the city’s South End.

 

PVPC ‘State of the People’ Report Receives Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Medium Metro General Achievement Award by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC). PVPC received the award in June at NARC’s 47th annual conference and exhibition in Philadelphia. The award recognizes the 10-year update of the “State of the People of the Pioneer Valley” report, which provides simple and familiar images to help evaluate eight categories of health and well-being indicators for the people who live in the region: children and youth; the elderly population; education; health and safety; economic security; housing; civic, arts, and recreation; and the environment. Each indicator is evaluated with a letter grade, and maps are provided to examine equity by comparing communities throughout the region. A unique function of this report is that it evaluates every topic area as well as each individual indicator with a letter grade (A-F), making it easier to quickly get a sense of the trends described by the data. Grades incorporate trends for the region over time, the Pioneer Valley’s comparison to rates statewide, and two measures of equity between the communities within the region. The report is the product of a vibrant working partnership among eight of the major foundations, hospitals, and planning organizations in the Pioneer Valley, including the Beveridge Family Foundation Inc., the Community Foundation of Western Mass., Cooley Dickinson Hospital, the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, Partners for a Healthier Community Inc., the United Way of Hampshire County, and the United Way of Pioneer Valley. “This expansive collaboration is the result of many regional partners coming together with the goal of having available good, accessible, and easy-to-comprehend data about the trends in our region,” said PVPC Executive Director Timothy Brennan. “The hope is that this data will help drive strategic decision making for funding, planning, and service organizations, and that having a shared understanding of the state of our people will give us a shared sense of goals for our region.” The National Assoc. of Regional Councils (NARC) serves as a national voice for regionalism by advocating for regional cooperation as the most effective way to address a variety of community planning and development opportunities and issues. In service to this mission, the NARC General Achievement Awards recognize excellence in programs and services of regional councils and metropolitan planning organizations across the U.S., thereby contributing to better and more efficient government. In past years, PVPC has submitted successful NARC annual award nominations for Valley Vision 2, the regional land-use plan for the Pioneer Valley region (in 2008); for the Plan for Progress, the region’s economic-development plan (in 2005); and on behalf of the Mass. Assoc. of Regional Councils, of which PVPC is a member (in 2004). The 2013 “State of the People” report is available at www.pvpc.org/stateofthepeople.

Company Notebook Departments

Baystate Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

SPRINGFIELD —  Baystate Medical Center has been named a “top hospital” — the third-best hospital in Massachusetts — in U.S. News & World Report’s 24th annual “Best Hospitals” ranking, recognizing hospitals that excel in treating patients who need an especially high level of care. U.S. News & World Report ranks up to 50 hospitals in each of 16 medical specialties. Only 147 out of nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals earned national ranking in one or more of the specialties. Baystate Medical Center’s ranking, up from fifth-best hospital in last year’s Best Hospitals report, is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all Baystate employees in making quality and patient safety second to none, noted Dr. Evan Benjamin, senior vice president, Healthcare Quality, Baystate Health. “What our high ranking means for patients is that Baystate Medical Center is recognized nationally as one of the safest hospitals in the country in terms of outcomes and avoiding serious medical errors. This latest honor is just one of many national awards and recognitions Baystate Medical Center has received over the past years for its high quality of care. Providing world-class healthcare close to home in Western Mass. not only represents the fulfillment of our mission, it also helps to keep our Pioneer Valley community strong in terms of our overall health, economy, and quality of life.” Baystate Medical Center was ranked nationally in diabetes and endocrinology (29th), ear, nose, and throat (26th), and pulmonology (42nd). The hospital also was recognized as “high-performing” in cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, gastroenterology and GI surgery, geriatrics, gynecology, nephrology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and urology. “The mission of Best Hospitals is to help guide patients who need a high level of care because they face a particularly difficult surgery, a challenging condition, or added risk because of other health problems or age,” said Avery Comarow, U.S. News Health Rankings editor. “Patient survival and safety data, the adequacy of nurse-staffing levels, and other objective data largely determined the rankings in most specialties.” The research organization RTI International in Research Triangle Park, N.C., conducted the physician survey and produced the Best Hospital methodology and national rankings under contract with U.S. News. The magazine separately published the “Best Children’s Hospitals 2013-2014” rankings last month, where Baystate Children’s Hospital was ranked 34th in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology.

 

Falcons Earn AHL Team Business Services Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Falcons earned an American Hockey League Team Business Services Award recently. The team was honored as the Eastern Conference franchise with the most revenue growth in group ticket sales from the previous season. The awards recognize outstanding achievements in a variety of categories. The Falcons also won two team-achievement awards at the league’s marketing meetings in Cleveland; it was recognized for exceeding a 20% growth in group ticket sales revenue and 10% growth in per-game, full-season equivalents. “We are extremely proud of the work our front and ticket sales staff accomplished off the ice this season,” said Chris Thompson, vice president of Business Development for the Falcons. “Customer service will continue to be a high priority within the organization. The upcoming 20th anniversary season is sure to be an exciting time as we focus on increasing in-game entertainment for our fans.”

 

HMC, Language Access Network to Partner in Communication Project

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center has recently implemented the video interpreting services of the Language Access Network (LAN). The new partnership will address patients with limited English proficiency and the deaf and hard-of-hearing populations. LAN currently provides services in more than 300 medical facilities nationwide with around-the-clock access to the highest-quality trained interpreters available via its centralized video language centers. “Our mission from day one at Holyoke Medical Center has been to serve the health needs of the community in a high-quality and efficient manner,” said Rafael Mojica, manager of Community Outreach Services at Holyoke Medical Center. “The partnership with LAN will provide unique insights to improve overall patient satisfaction for the LEP and deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and help them receive the high standard of care to which they are entitled.” MARTTI (My Accessible Real Time Trusted Interpreter) is LAN’s exclusive platform for providing immediate access to high-quality interpretation resources with one-button simplicity and full mobility throughout the hospital. A revolutionary mobile device, MARTTI provides an easy-to-use, on-demand, qualified medical interpreter service using LAN’s dedicated, HIPAA-compliant, high-speed broadband network. “Patients benefit from the MARTTI device by receiving high-quality care without impediments due to language barriers,” said Andrew Panos, chief operating officer of LAN. “By providing patients with real-time video and audio interpretation capabilities in more than 200 languages, our health-provider facilities are able to improve operations, enhance financial performance, and build trusted patient encounters through clear communication.”

Departments People on the Move

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation announced the following:

Kate Conn

Kate Conn

Kate Conn has joined the foundation in a newly-created position as Chief Executive Officer. Together with its founder, Harold Grinspoon, Conn will work to further the Foundation’s philanthropic mission to enhance Jewish and community life in North America, Israel, and beyond, and develop innovative strategies as the organization celebrates 20 years of philanthropy. Conn most recently served as founding Executive Director and President of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc., an educational and entrepreneurial nonprofit in Madison, Wisc. Conn grew the organization into one of the region’s leading institutions as she established regional and statewide cooperative networks and strong national partnerships with community, government, and industry leaders. She is credited with the creation of a groundbreaking interactive museum and learning center and award-winning programs. Conn has served in leadership capacities at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and several cultural organizations, philanthropic endeavors, and policy institutions. In addition to her nonprofit and community work, Conn was a special consultant for an American Girl book series and an author for the Wisconsin Historical Press Badger Biography series. Since its inception in 1993, the foundation has given more than $120 million in philanthropic support of Jewish programs. HGF initiatives include PJ Library, Sifriyat Pijama (PJ Library’s sister program in Israel), JCamp180, Voices & Visions, and Life & Legacy; and

Arlene Schiff

Arlene Schiff

Arlene Schiff will lead the foundation’s new Life & Legacy Program, a legacy partnership effort that incentivizes Jewish agencies, synagogues, and day schools to secure legacy gifts and steward donors. With widespread recognition that a large transfer of generational wealth is taking place — about $41 trillion by 2020, according to a 1999 Boston Foundation study — the Life & Legacy program aims to assist Jewish organizations with proactively securing endowments through legacy gifts. Schiff will lead the program after a successful tenure as executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, where she worked since 2001. At the federation, she increased the donor base and fund-raising substantially and directed many community initiatives. Nationally, she has been active in Jewish community service with the Jewish Federations of North America. Locally, she has served on the Berkshire Housing Development Corp., the Berkshire Immigrant Center Advisory Board, the Lenox School Committee, and others. The Life & Legacy is a partnership program that invites up to seven communities a year to apply to partner with HGF. The foundation commits funds to the selected program for two years. If fund-raising goals are met, the partner receives a matching grant from HGF that covers 50% of the partner agency’s annual budget, up to $150,000, for each year. In this first year, the partners are the Foundation for the Charlotte Jewish Community, the Jewish Foundation of Memphis, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, the Orange County Jewish Community Foundation, the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer.

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Three new board members were recently inducted for three-year terms to the Gray House, a Springfield nonprofit that helps neighbors facing hardships to meet immediate and transitional needs by providing food, clothing, and educational services in a safe, positive environment. They are:

Richard Marcil

Richard Marcil

Richard Marcil, owner of Golden Ear Studios and the Minister of Music for the Wachogue Congregational Church. He also conducts the annual Holiday Grand Chorus as part of a benefit to raise money for cancer research;









Susan Mastroianni

Susan Mastroianni

Susan Mastroianni, Partner and Director of Media Services at FitzGerald & Mastroianni Advertising in Springfield. She is also a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield and previously served on its Board of Directors; and









Gregory Schmidt

Gregory Schmidt

Gregory Schmidt, an Attorney with Springfield-based Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy P.C. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Museum at Holyoke Inc. and the Advisory Board of the Scibelli Enterprise Center at Springfield Technical Community  College.



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Rosemary Nevins

Rosemary Nevins

Royal LLP, the woman-owned, boutique, management-side labor and employment law firm, announced that Attorney Rosemary Nevins has been selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Top Women of Law.” The program celebrates outstanding achievements by exceptional women. Each year Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly honors women who have made great professional strides and demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in the legal community. Nevins will be honored at an event in Boston in October.

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Kate Campiti

Kate Campiti

Human Resources Unlimited, a Springfield-area nonprofit corporation that helps more than 1,300 people per year with physical and mental disabilities, recently named Kate Campiti to the Board of Directors. Campiti is the Associate Publisher of BusinessWest and the Healthcare News and has extensive experience in management, leadership, and sales. She is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Political Science. Prior to her current position, she served as a Sales Executive with OneStar Communications. Campiti joins Timm Marini, Chairman; Patrick Leary, Vice Chairman; Michael Moriarty, Treasurer; Charlene Smolkowicz, Secretary-Clerk; and board members William Marsh, Thomas Bienkowski, Ed Wytrych, Francis Fitzgerald, Curtis Edgin, Amy Royal, Chester Wojcik, and Alfonso Santaniello.

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Christina Tuohey

Christina Tuohey

Christina Tuohey was recently appointed Director of Annual Giving and Alumni relations at Springfield Technical Community College by the STCC Board of Trustees. A graduate of Georgia State University, Tuohey brings several years of experience working in a variety of development and annual-giving positions. She has served as the Annual Giving Associate and Corporate, Foundations, and Government Relations Associate for the Museum of Science in Boston; Membership Development Specialist and Volunteer Development Specialist for the Girl Scouts of Central/Western Massachusetts in East Longmeadow; and most recently as the Fundraising Coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. located in Glastonbury, Conn.

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Westfield-based Tighe & Bond recently announced professional milestones reached by four employees:

Page Czepiga

Page Czepiga

Page Czepiga, a Land Use Planner in the Westfield office and member of the American Planning Assoc., recently became a Certified Land Use Planner after passing the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) exam. The AICP designation is the most highly regarded certification in the field of land-use planning, and the designation requires an intensive certification-maintenance and continuing-education program to keep certification valid. Czepiga provides planning and permitting support for a wide variety of the firm’s projects, and she regularly performs environmental and zoning analyses for renewable-energy feasibility and land-use/redevelopment studies. Her experience includes brownfields redevelopment, wetlands, and environmental-resource permitting, and she is currently active in the preliminary planning and permitting of the $800 million Hard Rock International hotel and casino complex proposed in West Springfield. Czepiga earned her BS in Community and International Development from the University of Vermont;

Elizabette Botelho, an Engineer, recently passed her PE exam to become a licensed engineer. Botelho currently provides engineering services for solid-waste landfill projects and has completed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis to assess the flood hazard of more than 40 high hazard dams in Massachusetts. She works out of the firm’s Westfield office and has been employed at Tighe & Bond since 2006, when she graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Civil Engineering;

• Engineer Cynthia Castello also passed her PE exam. She has worked on water and wastewater projects, and has provided construction services in Connecticut and design and construction services in West Springfield. She has five years of industry experience, has worked out of the firm’s Middletown office since 2011, and received her BA in Physics from Colgate University and her MS in Environmental Engineering from UMass Amherst; and

Christina Jones, an engineer at the Westfield office, also passed her PE exam. She has worked on water-system modeling projects for the cities of Chicopee and Portsmouth, N.H., as well as water-system design projects for Amherst and Connecticut’s Metropolitan District Commission and the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority. She is a member of Engineers Without Borders and is on the New England Water Works Assoc. program committee and the New England Water Environment Assoc. student activities committee. Jones began her career at Tighe & Bond in 2009 after receiving her MS in Environmental Engineering from UMass Amherst.

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Maureen Buxton

Maureen Buxton

Richard Collins, President and CEO of United Bank, announced that Maureen Buxton is the 2013 winner of the President’s Award, the highest honor bestowed by the institution. The annual award is presented to an employee who exemplifies professional excellence through teamwork, integrity, a positive attitude, and a strong commitment to United Bank.  Buxton, the Personal Banker for United’s Chicopee branch, was instrumental in the training and transition of New England Bank employees in Connecticut following that bank’s merger with United last fall. Earlier in her United career, Buxton received the bank’s quarterly Service Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional job performance. Buxton joined United Bank in 1998 as a Customer Service Representative at the Holyoke branch and was promoted to become the Personal Banker for United Bank’s first Chicopee branch when it opened in 2009.

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Corey Lomas

Corey Lomas

Palmer-based Vartanian Custom Cabinets announced the addition of Corey Lomas as the company’s newest Sales Representative. Lomas holds a BA in Visual Arts with a concentration in Painting and Drawing from SUNY New Paltz. He has previous work experience in sales, which, combined with his education in the visual arts, provides an excellent foundation for his new post selling fine kitchen design and custom cabinetry. Lomas is a past winner of the Monson Council of Arts Rising Artist Award, and has exhibited his portfolio of drawings and paintings at the Wilbraham Public Library.

Chamber Corners Departments

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• August 1: Part 3 of a five-seminar series: “Conquering the Challenge of Employment Law Compliance for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know and How to Stay in Compliance,” from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the PeoplesBank Conference Room, 330 Whitney Ave. in Holyoke. Presenter will be Layla Taylor, Esq. This program will focus on:

• Identifying worker-classification issues (independent contractor versus employee);

• Wage-and-hour basics (minimum wage, overtime, exemptions, and child-labor laws);

• Immigration (I-9 compliance);

• Discrimination laws (federal and state, reasonable accommodation issues);

• Benefits (leave laws and health insurance);

• Communicating with employees without creating a contract; and

• How to stay in compliance (free resources and when to contact a professional).

• August 22: Part 4 of a five-seminar series: ‘Marketing Strategies that Lead to Growth,’ from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at PeoplesBank Conference Room, 330 Whitney Ave. in Holyoke. Presenter will be Mary McCarthy. Concerned about delivering your profit? Unsure how to reach your target audience? Overwhelmed with all the media options available? Smaller businesses often lack the time to execute their marketing tasks, and are challenged with budgetary constraints. This workshop is designed for businesses seeking cost-efficient and effective marketing strategies that lead to growth and seamless communication with their customers. Attendees will learn:

• Branding strategies that will effectively convey your marketing messages;

• How to distinguish your marketing plan from your competition;

• Effective ways to reach your target audience and foster loyal relationships;

• How to connect with today’s tech-savvy customers through social media; and

• Networking essentials that will help you get more business.

 

HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holycham.com

(413) 534-3376

• Sept. 18: Save the date! Chamber Annual Clambake, 5-7:30 p.m. Plan now to make the clambake your employee picnic or employee-appreciation event. Watch for more details.

 

MASSACHUSETTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

(413) 525-2506

• Nov. 12: Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, 9 a.m., at the DoubleTree, Westborough. For more information on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, call the chamber office at (413) 525-2506 or e-mail [email protected]

 

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

413-426-3880

• August 19: West of the River Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Cost: $125 per golfer. Presenting Sponsor: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of New England. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Sept. 4: Wicked Wednesday, hosted By E.B’s, 5-7 p.m. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members (event is open to the public; you must pay at the door if you’re a non-member). For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].

 

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Sept. 11: September WestNet, 5-7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Come and meet chamber members and bring your business cards for a great networking opportunity. Cost: $10 cash for chamber members, $15 cash for non-members. Walk-ins are welcome. Call the chamber at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail Pam Bussell at [email protected]. Your first WestNet is always free.

 

Court Dockets Departments

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

 

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Arnold & Eddie’s Foods Inc. d/b/a Arnold’s Meats v. Moriarty’s Pub and Grill Inc. and Michael Moriarty

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,633.23

Filed: 6/2/13

 

Universal Am-Can LTD v. Diecutting Tool Services Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract relating to transportation services rendered: $2,475

Filed: 6/2/13

 

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Kathryn Bridges and Gregory Kingsbury v. Cheryl Ingersoll d/b/a Yankee Realty

Allegation: Defendants damaged, destroyed, and lost personal possessions while charged with the duty of moving the plaintiff’s possessions: $44,000

Filed: 4/15/13

 

Terry J. Johnson and Yvonne Johnson v. PanAm Railways Inc., Joseph Yukl, James Rae, and Charles Steinmeyer

Allegation: Breach of contract, wrongful termination, and fraud: $220,000

Filed: 5/10/13

 

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Edna Richards v. Michael J. Craig, M.D., Mercy Medical Center, and Mercy Inpatient Medical Associates

Allegation: Negligent administration of morphine despite documented morphine allergy, causing permanent injury: $136,551.56

Filed: 6/5/13

 

McLaughlin Paper Co. Inc. v. Durga, LLC d/b/a CoCo Key-Fitchburg, Courtyard by Marriot-Fitchburg, Holiday Inn-Fitchburg, Midas Hospitalty, LLC, and Great Wolf Resorts

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $29,808.75

Filed: 6/12/13

 

Northern Land Clearing Inc. v. NASDI, LLC

Allegation: Non-payment of rental equipment: $35,126

Filed: 5/28/13

 

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Stiller Distributors Inc. v. Earth First Flooring Inc.

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $1,390.94

Filed: 5/21/13

 

 

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Arthur J. Stevens Fine Furniture v. Krent/Paffett/Carney Inc. and John Carney d/b/a Experience Design

Allegation: Breach of settlement agreement: $21,019.15

Filed: 5/22/13

 

National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA v. Foley Transport Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $15,442.76

Filed: 5/22/13

 

Sanford and Hawley Inc. v. James D. Hall d/b/a Jim’s Renovation & Repair Services

Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,829.50

Filed: 5/21/13

 

United Rentals Inc. v. Jeta, LLC and Steven A. DeLisle

Allegation: Non-payment for materials, equipment, and services: $11,754.90

Filed: 5/21/13

Company Notebook Departments

Curry Printing Moves to Union Street
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After 37 years in the same location at 191 Elm St., Curry Printing has moved to 91 Union St. in West Springfield. Curry’s new location is larger and will offer better parking for its customers. Curry has continued to stay on top of the ever-changing world of digital printing. It offers full-color, on-demand printing of brochures, envelopes, posters, carbonless forms, booklets, manuals, and other time-sensitive projects. The shop also prints large-format display items such as banners, posters, and outdoor signs. An overhead door at the new location will enable indoor installation of vehicle graphics. Curry can still be reached at (413) 785-1363. The website is www.curry-printing.com.

AIC to Offer Program in Public Health
SPRINGFIELD — In an effort to address continuing and emerging health challenges, American International College has established a new undergraduate major in Public Health. Cesarina Thompson, dean of the AIC School of Health Sciences, said the program, which begins in the fall, builds on the school’s other successful health programs of Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. “The new Public Health major will prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings and engage in a wide range of health promotion, health protection, and disease-prevention activities,” said Thompson. “Even though the U.S. spends far more on medical care than any other nation, we rank well below many of its global counterparts and competitors on a number of health outcomes, including overall life expectancy and the incidence of preventable diseases and injuries.” At the completion of the program, Thompson said, it is expected that graduates will have the necessary knowledge of methods to assess population-wide health concerns and understanding related to the U.S. and other selected healthcare and healthcare-delivery systems. Students will also learn structures for and approaches to developing health policies and health-policy analysis. Other areas of study will include population health perspectives and the needs of vulnerable populations, social and behavioral theories applicable to health behavior and how these theories may be applied to address a variety of public health issues, and principles of epidemiology necessary to understand health and illness.

HVAC Supplier SpacePak Introduces AirCell
WESTFIELD — Leading HVAC systems supplier SpacePak recently announced the introduction of AirCell, a new hydronic product for commercial and residential applications. AirCell is a modular, compact, high-efficiency air handler that uses 30% less energy than traditional fan-based HVAC systems, the company said. SpacePak’s hydronic technology, the most efficient way to transfer energy for both heating and cooling, offers an environmentally friendly system that reduces the amount of CFCs used. Additionally, micro-zone design creates multiple precise, self-controlled areas to reduce energy and fuel usage. The systems were designed by Mestek Inc., a family of manufacturers of HVAC equipment and automated manufacturing machinery based in Westfield. John Baldasaro, director of Sales for the Residential Comfort Group at Mestek, explained that the SpacePak and AirCell systems offer an alternative to traditional systems that carry chemical refrigerants into the home. “Hydronic systems are more environmentally friendly because water is a better conductor of energy than air, and AirCell allows for refrigerants to remain outside of the building, cooling or heating the water that ultimately travels through the system,” he said, noting that AirCell uses variable-speed fans and an integrated control system that automatically slows fan speeds during off-peak times, reducing overall energy usage.

Mercy Again Recognized as Top 100 Value Hospital
SPRINGFIELD — For the fourth consecutive year, Mercy Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Community Value hospital by Cleverley + Associates, a leading healthcare financial consulting firm. Mercy’s designation is noted in the independent organization’s recent publication State of the Hospital Industry – 2013 Edition. “Mercy Medical Center’s longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost has once again been independently confirmed with the presentation of both the Community Value 100 and Community Value Five Star Awards,” said Daniel Moen, president and CEO for the Sisters of Providence Health System. “We are proud to be identified among the nation’s highest-scoring facilities in measures of quality of care and costs for the fourth year in a row. With an increasing focus on healthcare value and value-based purchasing of healthcare services driven by healthcare reform, providers are challenged to maximize their productivity and efficiency without sacrificing quality. These awards are further validation that Mercy Medical Center successfully meets those challenges.” The State of the Hospital Industry reports selected measures of hospital financial performance and discusses the critical factors that lie behind them.

Big Y Donates $40,000 to Red Cross Oklahoma Tornado Disaster Relief
SPRINGFIELD — In response to tornadoes that touched down recently and caused massive destruction throughout parts of Oklahoma, Big Y World Class Markets responded by hosting a donation program in all Massachusetts and Connecticut stores. Big Y World Class Markets collected donations from customer and employees for the American Red Cross disaster relief. Funds were raised through a special in-store customer/employee donation program. The community and employee donations, along with additional support from Big Y, resulted in a donation of $40,000, which will be utilized by both Massachusetts and Connecticut American Red Cross chapters in support of the ongoing relief efforts in the devastated communities and for the many people affected by the natural disaster. A formal check presentation to the Massachusetts American Red Cross was held on June 26. Donald D’Amour, CEO of Big Y Foods, presented the contribution to Rick Lee, Pioneer Valley Chapter director, and Mark Brinkerhoff, Pioneer Valley director of Community Support. “Time and time again, Big Y, its employees, and customers have shown incredible compassion and generosity toward people in need,” said Lee. “This customer donation program is one of many that Big Y has run for the Red Cross in recent years, and we are more than grateful for their continued support.”

Easthampton Savings to Build New Office in Belchertown
EASTHAMPTON — William Hogan Jr., president of Easthampton Savings Bank, recently announced the bank’s plans to build a new office in Belchertown. The bank purchased a piece of property and will be constructing a 2,500-square-foot, full-service office, with a drive-up ATM and safe-deposit boxes. It will be located less than a mile from the bank’s current location at 175 State St. The bank has leased space in Belchertown for almost 10 years. The decision to build was based on Easthampton Savings Bank’s long-term commitment to the town of Belchertown. The bank plans to have the new office open by the end of 2013.

Departments People on the Move

Eric Gouvin

Eric Gouvin

University President Anthony Caprio recently announced the appointment of Eric Gouvin as the Dean of the Western New England University School of Law, effective July 1. Caprio praised Gouvin for having excelled as a faculty member and administrator at the law school since 1991. “Dean Gouvin brings a wealth of experience to the position — not only in the classroom, but also in the Springfield-area community, having worked in partnership with area entrepreneurs and small businesses as director of the University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” he said. The appointment from within helps assure a smooth transition from the leadership of Arthur Gaudio, who returned to the faculty after 12 years of service as Dean of the School of Law, said Caprio. Over the past two decades, Gouvin has served as Associate Dean for External Affairs and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Most recently, he served as Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which serves as a catalyst for small-business development in the region, drawing on resources from across the university to provide assistance to entrepreneurs. Gouvin’s scholarly writings cover a range of financial topics, including entrepreneurial policy, corporate law, banking, and international issues. He has taught internationally at the Universite Paris La Defense, Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania, and the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in Chongquing, China as a Fulbright Specialist. As the practice of law is changing, Gouvin said his mission as Dean is to put even more focus on the students. “Western New England University School of Law has always had a student focus, and I want to redouble that. I want us to be always reminding ourselves that what we’re offering, what we’re teaching, and how we’re teaching it is geared toward the students, and geared toward the students becoming not just scholars but legal professionals.” Gouvin earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and J.D. and LL.M. degrees from the Boston University School of Law.
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Monica Curhan

Monica Curhan

Monica Curhan has been named Senior Vice President and Marketing Director for Florence Savings Bank (FSB). Curhan joined FSB in June, having worked previously at Citizens-Union Savings Bank in Fall River.  She attended Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in English, and holds the Certified Financial Marketing Professional designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a nonprofit organization sponsored by the American Bankers Assoc. in Washington, D.C. She is also a member of the New England Financial Marketing Assoc. and the Harland North East Users Group.


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Jeffrey Vocatura

Jeffrey Vocatura

United Fresh Foundation’s Center for Leadership Excellence recently chose Jeffrey Vocatura, Big Y World Class Market Produce and Floral Sales Manager in Stratford, Conn., as one of five top grand prize winners for its 2013 awards. Vocatura accepted the honor in San Diego, among 25 outstanding produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries, and independent retail stores within the U.S. and Canada. Vocatura, who has almost 16 years of supermarket experience, the past nine with Springfield-based Big Y, was the only United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Award winner from New England. In addition to several chain-wide sales and merchandising awards, he was also chosen to attend Driscolls University’s whole berry operation in California.
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The Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) recently elected Francis Hoey, senior vice president at Tighe & Bond, to the organization’s Board of Directors. Hoey leads Tighe & Bond’s efforts in the renewable-energy, real-estate-development, education, and healthcare markets. Already active in EBC, he is a member of the EBC Renewable Energy Committee Leadership Team, as well as a member of the EBC Connecticut Chapter Leadership Team. Hoey holds professional registrations in both civil and structural engineering, and has more than 20 years experience in the industry. The EBC is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1990, the first in the U.S., by environmental and energy-company executives who began meeting on a regular basis to exchange ideas and share experiences.
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Kirk Smith

Kirk Smith

Kirk Smith, president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, has joined the Board of Directors for Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV). Formed in 2010 to build a network of emerging and existing leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of the entire Pioneer Valley, the LPV program is designed to raise awareness of the needs and challenges that affect the region, and enhance individual leadership skills. Smith took on his leadership role at the YMCA of Greater Springfield in 2011, and since then, he has committed himself to providing greater opportunities for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for youth, teens, families, and seniors throughout the Greater Springfield region. Smith also serves on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Committee for the Alliance of YMCAs of Massachusetts, and serves as head coach for the YMCA of Greater Springfield Buckeyes, a U16 AAU basketball team.

Opinion
The Power of Summer Jobs

Rupert Daniel will tell anyone who will listen — and he’s committed a good deal of time and energy to the task of compelling people to listen — that a few summer jobs changed his life.
Relating the story (see page 6), he said that he was in trouble early and often in his youth, and was certainly headed in the wrong direction, when he landed a summer job through a federally funded program back in the ’70s. He acknowledged that his primary mission was to make a little walking-around money, but he came away with much more.
As he told BusinessWest, in the course of working at a few parks in Springfield, he came into contact with individuals who gave him something to think about — or something else, as the case may be. These were college students or people who had used their college educations to earn good-paying and highly rewarding jobs. Rupert said he soon realized that he had a choice to make: stay on the course he was on (the one that landed him in trouble and a series of foster homes) or attempt to emulate the successful people he met during the summer.
He chose the latter, and eventually embarked on a career that would include tours of duty as a Green Beret and work with the Springfield Police Department, which he now serves as a lieutenant.
Not everyone who lands a summer job would describe the experience as life-changing, certainly, but most would describe it as a positive development, from which they gained much more than a small paycheck. They would say they also learned lessons in responsibility, teamwork, communication, accountability, and how to function in the workplace — be it at an office, a Friendly’s restaurant, a tobacco field, or Riverside Park (now Six Flags).
And this is why the summer jobs program conducted by the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, and others like it, are so important. Publicly and privately funded (more the former than the latter), these programs provide opportunities to people who might not otherwise be able to experience what Rupert and countless others have over the years.
That’s the good news. The bad news, as related by the REB’s long-time director, Bill Ward, is that, for every 1,000 people who land a job through his program (and that’s the annual goal), probably twice that many are left on the outside looking in, and missing out on an experience that could shape a life in the way that Rupert’s was.
This statistical dilemma is verified in a report conducted recently by the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. It revealed that roughly half as many teens ages 16-19 (27%) in this state were employed during an average month in 2012 as there were in 1999 — and there is little to suggest that improvement is in the offing.
And if things don’t improve, thousands of young people will suffer the consequences, and so will the region as a whole.
Indeed, today’s teens are tomorrow’s workforce, and the quality of that workforce will go a long way toward determining future growth and economic vibrancy in cities like Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, and Westfield.
The state’s elected leaders, and especially Gov. Deval Patrick, have stepped up to the plate on the summer jobs issue, pumping $10 million annually into the YouthWorks initiative, and federal funding has also been steady. These efforts must continue and expand, and area employers must pitch in as well to help increase the number of young people who can earn a paycheck in the summers to come.
Such jobs are not necessarily going to change a life — although one did for Rupert Daniel — but they will help change the equation for generations of young people and the Pioneer Valley as a whole.

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
413-253-0700
• July 15: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst.
Registration and lunch: 10:30 a.m. to noon; shotgun start: noon; reception and dinner: 5 p.m. Cost: $125 per player. Presented by the Hampshire Hospitality Group.

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
• August 1: Part 3 of a five-seminar series: “Conquering the Challenge of Employment Law Compliance for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know and How to Stay in Compliance,” from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the PeoplesBank Conference Room, 330 Whitney Ave. in Holyoke. Presenter will be Layla Taylor, Esq. This program will focus on:
• Identifying worker-classification issues (independent contractor versus employee);
• Wage-and-hour basics (minimum wage, overtime, exemptions, and child-labor laws);
• Immigration (I-9 compliance);
• Discrimination laws (federal and state, reasonable accommodation issues);
• Benefits (leave laws and health insurance);
• Communicating with employees without creating a contract; and
• How to stay in compliance (free resources and when to contact a professional).
• August 22: Part 4 of a five-seminar series: ‘Marketing Strategies that Lead to Growth,’ from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at PeoplesBank Conference Room, 330 Whitney Ave. in Holyoke. Presenter will be Mary McCarthy. Concerned about delivering your profit? Unsure how to reach your target audience? Overwhelmed with all the media options available? Smaller businesses often lack the time to execute their marketing tasks, and are challenged with budgetary constraints. This workshop is designed for businesses seeking cost-efficient and effective marketing strategies that lead to growth and seamless communication with their customers. Attendees will learn:
• Branding strategies that will effectively convey your marketing messages;
• How to distinguish your marketing plan from your competition;
• Effective ways to reach your target audience and foster loyal relationships;
• How to connect with today’s tech-savvy customers through social media; and
• Networking essentials that will help you get more business.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
• July 26: The 29th Annual Golf Tournament, starting at 9 a.m. at Southampton Country Club. Reserve now before it sells out. Team fee: $400. Tee sponsorships available for $75/$125. Would you like to donate a raffle prize and/or to the golfer’s gift bag? Contact the chamber to sign up a team, arrange a tee sponsor, or with your raffle prize or gift donation.

HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
• July 17: Chamber Business Connections, 5-7 p.m. at the Volleyball Hall of Fame, 444 Dwight St., Holyoke. Networking, refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle.
• Sept. 18: Save the date! Chamber Annual Clambake, 5-7:30 p.m. Plan now to make the clambake your employee picnic or employee-appreciation event. Watch for more details.

MASSACHUSETTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 525-2506
• July 22: Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Tekoa Country Club, Westfield. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Cost: $100 per golfer. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, call (413) 525-2506 or e-mail [email protected]
• Nov. 12: Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, 9 a.m., at the DoubleTree, Westborough. For more information on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, call the chamber office at (413) 525-2506 or e-mail [email protected]

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
413-426-3880
• August 19: West of the River Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Cost: $125 per golfer. Presenting Sponsor: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of New England. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
• Sept. 4: Wicked Wednesday, hosted By E.B’s, 5-7 p.m. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for non-members (event is open to the public; you must pay at the door if you’re a non-member). For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
• Sept. 11: September WestNet, 5-7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Come and meet chamber members and bring your business cards for a great networking opportunity. Cost: $10 cash for chamber members, $15 cash for non-members. Walk-ins are welcome. Call the chamber at (413) 568-1618, or e-mail Pam Bussell at [email protected]. Your first WestNet is always free.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com
• July 18: July Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m. at the Sheraton Springfield, 1 Monarch Place, Springfield. Cost: Free for members, $10 non-members.

Opinion
A Critical Vote for Springfield

Almost one year ago, the Springfield Chamber of Commerce began discussing what impact an $800 million gaming resort would have on the city of Springfield and its residents, workforce, and business community. We engaged all the developers, consulted with chambers of commerce throughout the U.S. that had casinos in their cities, and completed extensive analyses.
We wanted to be sure we thoroughly understood the issues and also understood how to capitalize on the positive impact an $800 million investment would have on the city and the region, and minimize any potential drawbacks. In the end, we determined that the benefits presented by this opportunity far outweighed any reservations, and the chamber membership endorsed a Springfield-based casino.
The city of Springfield has now chosen MGM as its preferred applicant for the sole Western Mass. license. The Springfield Chamber stands firmly with the city on its decision and supports a ‘yes’ vote on July 16.
So, why does the Springfield Chamber of Commerce take this stand? There are many reasons, including:
• Jobs. According to the analysis, 2,000 construction jobs will be followed by 3,000 permanent jobs covering a broad spectrum of career and occupational opportunities, from the service sector to manufacturing to professional services. These 3,000 jobs are new jobs for Springfield and the region. With jobs come opportunities — for educational and professional advancement, financial stability and financial independence, home ownership … the list goes on. With those jobs comes increased disposable income. And the business community reaps a benefit as well: dollars will be spent locally with existing businesses, expanding businesses, and fueling our future entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Tax revenues. Significant amounts of tax revenues, including property taxes, meals taxes, and hotel-room taxes, along with several other dedicated funds to be paid by MGM as committed to in the host-community agreement, will flow to the city.  These added revenues will aid Springfield in enhancing public safety, supporting our school system, maintaining roads and parks, and much more.
• Business development. The chamber strongly believes that there are many opportunities for existing businesses to become vendors of goods and services to the resort. Written into the signed agreement between the city and MGM is a commitment to provide $50 million per year of procurement opportunities for locally provided goods and services to meet MGM’s needs. As part of the chamber’s due diligence, it solicited feedback from other business organizations where MGM has a gaming facility and found that MGM has been true to its word.
The chamber also wanted to be sure that local businesses, especially those that have been the lifeblood of the city for many years, were not disadvantaged by the resort. Again, MGM’s commitment in the host-community agreement reaffirmed its support for our business community, and the chamber is now very involved in reaching out to its members to determine what the supply of these goods and services is in our area and to assist any and all businesses in qualifying as vendors and increasing their production capacity if need be.
• Community support. MGM has also committed itself to the city and its people. Its commitments in the host-community agreement include numerous recreational amenities, such as an ice-skating rink, a vibrant riverfront, and an enhanced public golf course. Our world-class existing facilities, including the MassMutual Center, Symphony Hall, and CityStage, are all incorporated into the plans, and the commitments will help solidify the future of these great venues.
So, why does the Springfield Chamber of Commerce support a ‘yes’ vote? Jobs, income for individuals and families, property upgrades, discretionary spending kept within the community, enrichment to our existing cultural and recreational treasures, financial assistance to Springfield, and economic opportunities for all. These are the reasons  why the Springfield Chamber urges its members and the citizens of Springfield to embrace MGM and vote ‘yes’ for the city’s future on July 16.

Jeffrey Ciuffreda is executive director of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

Agenda Departments

Yidstock 2013
July 18-21: Yidstock 2013: The Festival of New Yiddish Music will bring the top names in klezmer to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. The Klezmer Conservatory Band will kick off Yidstock on July 18, and the festival will continue with Klezperanto and Margot Leverett & the Klezmer Mountain Boys; Brass Khazones: Steven Bernstein and Frank London; the Wholesale Klezmer Band; Golem; and the Yidstock All-Stars. The weekend will conclude with a massive jam, featuring a Yidstock All-Stars band with players from the weekend’s bands, under the musical directorship of Frank London. Among those all-stars are two of the greatest clarinetists in klezmer, Ilene Stahl of Klezperanto and Margot Leverett of the Klezmer Mountain Boys. A series of workshops and talks is also on the schedule, including a Yiddish folk-dance workshop led by internationally renowned Steve Weintraub; a lecture by Hankus Netsky, a founder of the Klezmer Conservatory Band; an instrumental klezmer workshop; and a talk by author and music critic Seth Rogovoy. Back by popular demand, Yosi’s Kosher Falafel Tent will once again be serving an assortment of great food. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock or call (413) 256-4900.

Golf Tournament
July 22: The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts will hold its Annual Golf Classic at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. with a noon shotgun start for an 18-hole scramble. The cost is $140 per person, which includes golf and cart, lunch and tournament banquet, and team and skill prize eligibility. New this year is the Tee & Tan Golf Option, a nine-hole golf scramble followed by relaxation on a chaise at Crestview’s scenic pool area. The cost for the banquet only is $30. For registration and details, visit www.womensfund.net.

‘Second Chances’ Exhibit
Through July 25: Springfield Pulse Artspace presents a unique exhibition featuring innovative and colorful local artist Whitney Wood Rahm. “Second Chances: Balancing Passion, Purpose, and Obligation” features an eclectic range of original works by Rahm, including her whimsical and popular “Friendly Monsters,” made from barn board, scrap lumber, and found parts. Also on exhibit are Rahm’s highly inventive rescued and revived furniture, contemporary paintings, and unique photography. In addition, the exhibition will include a participatory art experience, where viewers will have a part in providing input for an upcoming piece to be created by Rahm. The exhibit is on display at 11 Pearl Street, Suite 235, Springfield, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Cars for a Cause
July 28: Berkshire Bank will sponsor Cars for a Cause, a community car-show event, in downtown Westfield from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the bank’s Court Street branch. In addition to showcasing hundreds of classic and modern cars from across the region, the event will feature live music, food, and vendors along with hundreds of cars. Berkshire Bank’s Court Street parking lot will be closed to the public to allow for cars and vendors. Car enthusiasts interested in exhibiting their cars at the show should arrive between 10 and 11 a.m. the day of the event. There is no pre-event registration, and cars will be admitted until space runs out. Cars in the show are asked to enter the bank parking lot from Court Street, where volunteers will assist with parking. Cars for a Cause costs $3 per person to attend, and there is a $10 entry fee for car exhibitors; all funds raised will be donated to the One Fund Boston to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings in April. Awards will be distributed to the top cars. For more information on exhibiting a car, call Kyle Rosa at Berkshire Bank at (413) 564-6219.

Wistariahurst Exhibition
Through August: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke has unveiled its Summer Gallery Exhibition, “Behind the Scenery: Sketches to Cityscapes.” Local artist Caleb Colon gives an intimate look at the artist’s process of selection, direction, and creation, featuring displays of the works as paintings begin, progress, and finally reach completion. Works shown in the exhibition are inspired by local scenes and sites along the Connecticut River. Studies, sketches, and photos are also on view, showing another layer of the process. Gallery admission is $3.

Western Mass. Business Expo 2013
Nov. 6: Planning is underway for the Western Mass. Business Expo 2013, a day-long business-to-business event to take place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. This fall’s show, the third edition of the Expo, which is again being produced by BusinessWest, will feature more than 150 exhibitors, seminars on timely issues of the day, special Show Floor Theater presentations, breakfast and lunch programs, and the wrap-up Expo social, which has become a not-to-be-missed networking event. Details will be printed in upcoming editions of BusinessWest and can also be seen online at www.wmbexpo.com or www.businesswest.com. For more information on the event or to reserve booth space, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Trustees of the Yorktown Condominium Trust v. US Bank National Assoc. Trustee RASC 2007 EMX1
Allegation: Claim to enforce a condominium lien for non-payment of common charges and for order of foreclosure of lien for non-payment: $5,000
Filed: 6/11/13

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Edwin C. Gray and Daniel Gray v. Feed Commodities International Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and breach of implied warranty pertaining to the sale of bird feed resulting in damaged game birds and eggs, lost profits, and physical and emotional harm: $532,511.55
Filed: 5/31/13

Lane Construction Corp. v. Northern Land Clearing Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of materials and services rendered and breach of contract: $59,573.90
Filed: 5/24/13

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Donna Berry v. NiSource/Columbia Gas of MA
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/17/13

Joan and Robert Blakeslee v. Main Street America Assurance Co.
Allegation: Insurer has failed to pay for losses under insurance policy: $106,000
Filed: 5/29/13

The Dollfus Mieg Co. Inc. v. The JannLynn Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $27,746.67
Filed: 5/17/13

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. v. Competitive Edge Ski & Bike Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $14,014.43
Filed: 5/6/13

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
City Electric Supply Co. v. Steven Soby, d/b/a Soby Electric
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $17,645.98
Filed: 4/17/13

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Adelphia Graphic Systems Inc. v. W.S. Sign Design Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,939.56
Filed: 5/8/13

Maria Tirado v. SJA Real Estate Investing, LLC
Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property causing injury: $5,774.32
Filed: 6/10/13

Nurses on Demand, LLC v. The Northeast Health Group Inc. d/b/a Chapin Center, Governors Center, Willimansett Center East, and Willimansett Center West
Allegation: Failure to pay for nursing services provided by plaintiff: $24,419.13
Filed: 6/3/13

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Martin Topor Oil Co. Inc. d/b/a Central Oil v. W & I Construction Inc.
Allegation: Suit on an unsatisfied judgment: $13,660.03
Filed: 6/5/13

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Camp Hard Rock
PicThisHardRockRepresentatives of Hard Rock New England, a local subsidiary of Hard Rock International, the global company vying to build a destination casino resort on the grounds of the Big E in West Springfield, recently announced plans for a first-ever two-day summer music camp. The event, in partnership with the Fender Music Foundation, is limited to the first 150 participants, ages 9 to 16, with intermediate to advanced musical interest. The camp will take place on Aug. 14 and 15 at West Springfield High School. Pictured amid guitars and drum sets are Annie Balliro, senior director of brand philanthropy, and Tim Maland, president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England. Maland explained that the two days will offer music classes, workshops, jam sessions, and a special open-to-the-public performance on Aug. 15 at 6 p.m., directed by Dan Lavery, a two-time Grammy nominee and a past performer with the bands Tonic and The Fray. Proceeds from the $20 tuition will support music-education initiatives in West Springfield and Western Mass.

Big Relief
PicThisARCBigYOKtornadoIn response to the massive destruction from recent tornadoes in parts of Oklahoma, Big Y World Class Markets hosted a special in-store customer and employee donation program in all Massachusetts and Connecticut stores. Including additional support from Big Y, a total of $40,000 was raised, which will be utilized by American Red Cross chapters in both Massachusetts and Connecticut in support of ongoing relief efforts in those devastated Midwest communities. Pictured at the formal check presentation on June 26 are, from left, Rick Lee, director of the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter; Donald D’Amour, CEO of Big Y Foods; and Mark Brinkerhoff, director of Community Support for the American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter.

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2013.

AGAWAM

Geissler’s Supermarket
830 Suffield St.
$3,500 — Exterior renovations

CHICOPEE

Chick Fil A
501 Memorial Dr.
$574,000 — Construct restaurant with drive-thru and play area

GREENFIELD

60 Wells St., LLC
60 Wells St.
$342,000 — Renovate first floor

Antebellum Beauty, LLC
473 Main St.
$15,000 — New asphalt shingles

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$25,000 — Interior renovations

Bete, Inc.
50 Greenfield St.
$16,200 — Install clean agent fire systems into server and telecom rooms

Connecticut River Watershed Company
15 Bank Row
$35,000 — Exterior renovations to building

LUDLOW

Pioneer Valley Hotel
321 Center St.
$5,300 — Install new fence

PALMER

CB Richard Ellis
1010 Park St.
$38,000 — Accessibility upgrades to BOA branch office

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$148,000 — Remodel of Pearson

SOUTHWICK

Truck Kane Service Inc.
83 College Hwy.
$3,000 — Upgrade antenna

SPRINGFIELD

Jenny Golemba
892 Main St.
$253,000 — Remodel second-floor office

Kevin Lebo
2840 Main St.
$5,000 — Add two 12-x-10 offices

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Century Center
235 B Memorial Road
$55,000 — Renovate 1,418 square feet of space for a dental office

Grace Lutheran Church
1552 Westfield St.
$1,480 — Erect an accessory structure

Mike Stevens
393 Elm St.
$10,000 — Exterior renovations

Departments 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

CONWAY

1230 Main Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Anita Elise Rymer TR
Seller: Michael V. Sola
Date: 06/07/13

DEERFIELD

22 Captain Lathrop Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Roel Ebling
Seller: Charlene G. Davey
Date: 06/12/13

110 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Susan Lusardi
Seller: William T. Mono
Date: 06/10/13

GREENFIELD

768 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Pamela J. Vigneault
Seller: Anthony Martino
Date: 06/12/13

40 East Wayland Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Kathlee McIntyre-Bernier
Seller: Cersosimo Industries Inc.
Date: 06/12/13

259 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Marc Bernier
Seller: Kathlee Mcintyre-Bernier
Date: 06/12/13

367 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $780,000
Buyer: Sander Greenfield LLC
Seller: DNL RT
Date: 06/04/13

43 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Heminger
Seller: Cara Parchesco
Date: 06/07/13

23 Leonard St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Cynthia M. Mitchell
Seller: Douglas J. Coldwell
Date: 06/03/13

218 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Valerie L. Fontaine
Seller: Barbara E. Cadran
Date: 06/07/13

39 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Timothy R. Putnam
Seller: Andrew C. Roth
Date: 06/07/13

MONTAGUE

443 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Juan C. Navarro-Guzman
Seller: Linda J. Courtemanche
Date: 06/03/13

20 West Main St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jason S. Edson
Seller: Troy M. Santerre
Date: 06/06/13

NORTHFIELD

80 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Alli
Seller: Almon F. Dirth
Date: 06/07/13

ORANGE

426 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $261,082
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Richard B. McGarvey
Date: 06/04/13

SHUTESBURY

83 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: John L. Warwick
Seller: Alfred R. Hirschfeld
Date: 06/07/13

WHATELY

216 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $231,750
Buyer: Brian C. Fitzgerald
Seller: Pamela A. Stevens
Date: 06/07/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

3 Alfred Court
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Barbara M. Brizzolari
Seller: Gisele L. Tatro
Date: 06/04/13

142 Birch Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James A. Ricco
Seller: Philip J. Magovern
Date: 06/07/13

56 Emerson Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Melinda P. Elwell
Seller: Karen Daniels
Date: 06/03/13

80 Granger Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Timothy R. Sterner
Seller: Therese Prisby
Date: 06/12/13

112 North St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Norman R. Lusignan
Seller: Susan Bonesteel
Date: 06/10/13

319 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: Jenine A. Davignon
Seller: Kevin W. Learned
Date: 06/11/13

84 Spencer St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Ronald J. Thibodeau
Date: 06/07/13

BLANDFORD

27 North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Derek D. Darley
Seller: Gene L. Frogale
Date: 06/10/13

CHICOPEE

113 Carpenter Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Fuller
Seller: Jason Maloney
Date: 06/03/13

49 Cyman Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Grossman
Seller: Dominik, Walter L., (Estate)
Date: 06/04/13

903 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Deutsche Bank National
Seller: Jose Portorreal
Date: 06/11/13

287 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Arthur C. Potter
Seller: Vicki Garrity
Date: 06/10/13

15 Page Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Evan A. Hebert
Seller: Richard B. Haglund
Date: 06/07/13

33 Sandra Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Shaw
Seller: John M. Gaughan
Date: 06/05/13

51 Silvin Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Zbigniew Lopata
Seller: Deborah A. Bouffard
Date: 06/07/13

153 Vadnais St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Hunter
Seller: Peter A. Meyer
Date: 06/03/13

36 William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Bobbi G. Mabb
Seller: Legacy Strategic Inv. LP
Date: 06/03/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

9 Harris Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: John Pappas
Seller: Jeremy M. Massimino
Date: 06/10/13

58 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Jay C. Seyler
Seller: Timothy P. Marquis
Date: 06/12/13

15 Wedgewood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $194,511
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joseph A. Giuggio
Date: 06/10/13

HOLLAND

15 Kimball Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Klotz
Seller: Paul M. Foley
Date: 06/07/13

HOLYOKE

54 Berkshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Thelma I. Ortiz
Seller: Donald Daviau
Date: 06/05/13

783 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Peter A. Magri
Seller: Patricia Judge
Date: 06/12/13

1754 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Grand Poobah Properties LLC
Seller: John A. Lynch
Date: 06/07/13

LONGMEADOW

161 Ardsley Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Paul Friedmann
Seller: Heidi Plotkin
Date: 06/05/13

532 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jared Carr
Seller: Steven C. Berke
Date: 06/07/13

390 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Maria T. Tooley
Seller: Frances M. Vecchiarelli
Date: 06/06/13

133 Wild Grove Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Robert Campbell
Seller: Paul Friedmann
Date: 06/07/13

LUDLOW

330 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Frank Reyes
Seller: James M. Tanner
Date: 06/04/13

91 Heritage Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Paul A. Bouthiller
Seller: Annemarie McCarthy
Date: 06/07/13

165 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $2,597,500
Seller: Elizabeth Crinella
Date: 06/03/13

179 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $144,649
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Thomas W. Smyth
Date: 06/07/13

85 Tilley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Arthur C. Potter
Date: 06/06/13

MONSON

47 Zuell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Joseph Robert
Seller: Barbara Robert
Date: 06/06/13

PALMER

3108 Hillside Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Richard S. Martinek
Seller: Robert J. Nowak

93 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Anthony J. Pacensa
Seller: Taylor, Erma J., (Estate)
Date: 06/12/13

75 South High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Langford
Seller: Laplante, Jeanette F., (Estate)
Date: 06/03/13

SPRINGFIELD

302 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: William T. Raleigh
Seller: Allen Street TR LLC
Date: 06/07/13

Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Bretta Dev. LLC
Seller: Lamm Dev. LLC
Date: 06/03/13

172 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Darien Bailey
Seller: Kevin T. Magee
Date: 06/07/13

95 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Demusis
Seller: Hampden Bank
Date: 06/07/13

272 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Rolando Torres
Seller: April C. Ramos
Date: 06/11/13

325 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Darlene E. Grimes
Seller: Armand J. Grondin
Date: 06/07/13

147 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $168,263
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James C. Parks
Date: 06/07/13

205 Fairlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sylvia Brice-Blanca
Seller: Catherine B. Moran
Date: 06/03/13

100 Flint St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Minhaj Moushum
Seller: Edmund J. Bartish
Date: 06/12/13

9 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Liznerdi Rodriguez
Seller: E. F. Ramirez-Lucerness
Date: 06/06/13

392 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: HSBC Bank USA
Seller: Sarinh P. Son
Date: 06/04/13

125 Paridon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: AKJ Ent. LLC
Seller: Camelback LLC
Date: 06/12/13

2025 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Earskin R. Sloan
Seller: Robert L. Hastings
Date: 06/04/13

19 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Terry O. Paine
Seller: Brian J. Harrigan
Date: 06/06/13

251 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Jorge Rivera
Seller: William F. O’Connell
Date: 06/06/13

735 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: John H. Fortune
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 06/07/13

473 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,050,000
Buyer: Northamptonboys 2 LLC
Seller: Goodwill Industries
Date: 06/05/13

45 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Anitra M. Ruth
Seller: Patricia A. Murray
Date: 06/11/13

WALES

3 Laurel Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Earl J. Dessert
Seller: Courtney A. Grimes
Date: 06/04/13

15 Lynch Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Jonathan Meacham
Seller: Marguerite Moy
Date: 06/07/13

WESTFIELD

41 Colony Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Mary E. Leavy
Seller: Patrick G. Renna
Date: 06/07/13

239 Honey Pot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Jon B. Lambert
Seller: Michael A. Webster
Date: 06/07/13

60 Kane Brothers Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Keith C. Holmes
Seller: Susan C. Cameron
Date: 06/06/13

80 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Zachary M. Wright
Seller: Paul M. Mancino
Date: 06/03/13

8 Oakdale Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: William H. Maxwell
Seller: Gillian Marrotte
Date: 06/07/13

135 Old Stage Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Buyer: George D. Scheibel
Seller: Jane A. Benard
Date: 06/04/13

75 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Marc A. Taddia
Seller: Jeanne E. Bovinett
Date: 06/07/13

86 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kylie C. Burns
Seller: Kyle A. Chapman
Date: 06/05/13

45 Southview Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Robert P. Leavy
Seller: Jon B. Lambert
Date: 06/07/13

97 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Christopher Malinowski
Seller: Michele A. Fortier
Date: 06/06/13

70 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Ghenadie Gheorghita
Seller: UB Props LLC
Date: 06/11/13

29 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Mariana L. Albert
Seller: Theresa A. Larose
Date: 06/06/13

99 Woodmont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Souza
Seller: Susan A. Leblanc
Date: 06/10/13

WILBRAHAM

7 Drumlin Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $386,000
Buyer: Jon G. Feeney
Seller: Gregg R. Johnson
Date: 06/12/13

11 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Magee
Seller: Michael V. Tirabassi
Date: 06/07/13

9 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kevin T. Burke
Seller: Sandi M. Scott
Date: 06/06/13

20 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Laidir RT
Seller: Leonard D. Hickey
Date: 06/12/13

200 Manchonis Road Ext
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Bailey
Seller: Orluk, Adolph F., (Estate)
Date: 06/07/13

WEST SPRINGFIELD

26 Alexander Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Todd A. Thibodeau
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 06/05/13

1193 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Elm St. Invst. Partners LLC
Seller: John Foster
Date: 06/10/13

52 Guy Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jason D. Hanscom
Seller: Francis J. Pokigo Jr. LT
Date: 06/12/13

50 Hathorne Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Paier
Seller: Patricia A. Winchester
Date: 06/10/13

487 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Debra A. Zides
Seller: Kevin P. Chapman
Date: 06/03/13

931 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Baja Realty LLC
Seller: KGRE LLC
Date: 06/03/13

70 Nonotuck Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Ryan M. Holloway
Seller: Quan Chen
Date: 06/06/13

323 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Emil E. Farjo
Seller: Kathleen A. Ginn
Date: 06/04/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

30 Bridle Path
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Shaheen Pasha
Seller: Luca Grillo
Date: 06/07/13

21 Hop Brook Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: James A. Larimore
Seller: Jerry Rybczynski
Date: 06/03/13

64 Hop Brook Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $745,000
Buyer: Mark Hankowski
Seller: Anne M. Hansen
Date: 06/03/13

17 Kestrel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $604,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Cohen
Seller: David B. Hammond
Date: 06/07/13

65 Mechanic St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Gorman
Seller: Elizabeth J. Perry
Date: 06/10/13

1139 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: John J. O’Connell
Seller: 1139 North Pleasant St IRT
Date: 06/04/13

South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robert A. Lowry
Seller: William C. Degwin
Date: 06/05/13

610 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Parker
Seller: Noel Gorman
Date: 06/04/13

57 Woodside Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $435,900
Buyer: Alexander W. Hiam
Seller: Carleen R. Basler
Date: 06/05/13

BELCHERTOWN

417 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $174,750
Buyer: Emily M. Wilson
Seller: Christina J. Brownell
Date: 06/04/13

91 Hamilton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $228,500
Buyer: David J. Wolan-Jedziniak
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 06/10/13

111 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Vision Inv. Props. LLC
Seller: Edward L. Fuller
Date: 06/06/13

11 Newton St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Raj K. Shahi
Seller: Michael Whalen
Date: 06/05/13

32 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jason R. Couse
Seller: Norma J. Carpin
Date: 06/04/13

51 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $372,000
Buyer: Eric J. Adams
Seller: Cheryl L. Hislop
Date: 06/10/13

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Joshua C. White
Seller: Gail Paddock
Date: 06/05/13

211 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Stanganelli
Seller: Andrea R. Cadieux
Date: 06/07/13

12 McKinley Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Hillary T. Osgood
Seller: David R. Smiard
Date: 06/07/13

57 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Dunn
Seller: Marc A. Gauvin RET
Date: 06/07/13

6 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: City Of Easthampton
Seller: Ronald H. Laurin
Date: 06/05/13

GRANBY

188 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Pamela C. Green
Seller: CR Dreamz LLC
Date: 06/05/13

7 Country View Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: John M. Gaughan
Seller: Hwa B. Choe
Date: 06/05/13

7 Grandview Ave.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $249,672
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Dina K. Brunetti
Date: 06/07/13

HADLEY

Huntington Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Gwen A. Quinian
Seller: David P. Pira
Date: 06/12/13

9 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alan P. Hilaire
Date: 06/04/13

HUNTINGTON

62 Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Citibank NA
Seller: Clifford E. Rapisarda
Date: 06/04/13

Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $526,147
Buyer: Patrick Props. LLC
Seller: Blueberry Hills LLC
Date: 06/10/13

8 Rockybrook Dr.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Kenneth G. Dulude
Seller: Mary L. Gerken
Date: 06/10/13

NORTHAMPTON

280 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Amanda K. Anderson
Seller: William A. Underhill
Date: 06/11/13

62 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Andres Tamayo
Seller: Eileen M. Sullivan
Date: 06/04/13

31 Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01027
Amount: $416,200
Buyer: Julie E. Steiner
Seller: DML Dev. Corp.
Date: 06/06/13

52 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: 52 Maple Street Place LLC
Seller: Seawink Ltd
Date: 06/07/13

41 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Brooke G. Schnabel
Seller: Elsa C. Vitols
Date: 06/07/13

2 Shepherds Hollow Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Smith
Seller: Karthik Raghunathan
Date: 06/03/13

8 Strong Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Strong Ave. LLC
Seller: Kathleen B. Brodeur
Date: 06/12/13

SOUTH HADLEY

59 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Ying Wang
Seller: Andrew L. Lortie
Date: 06/12/13

30 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: John W. Sinnet
Seller: Xiancao Mei
Date: 06/12/13

130 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: William P. Just
Seller: Robert C. Cameron
Date: 06/12/13

311 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Morris W. Baldwin
Seller: Thomas A. Spring
Date: 06/07/13

3 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $145,400
Buyer: Vivian A. Ostrowski
Seller: Friel, John W., (Estate)
Date: 06/11/13

17 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Heather E. Kammins
Seller: Paul A. Bouthiller
Date: 06/07/13

1 Lynch Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Imad S. Zubi
Seller: Lorrie A. Runnals
Date: 06/11/13

SOUTHAMPTON

14 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: F&G Dev. Corp
Seller: JS Sampson Dev. Inc.
Date: 06/05/13

102 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Graham
Seller: James F. Boyle
Date: 06/11/13

WARE

13 Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,800
Buyer: Country Bank
Seller: Rodger W. Tracy
Date: 06/10/13

16 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Jason I. Burnett
Seller: Paul J. Demers
Date: 06/03/13

101 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Martin J. Sweeney
Seller: Donald H. Johnson Jr. TR
Date: 06/12/13

6 Pleasant Terrace
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Austin B. Hatch
Seller: Moriarty, Thomas D., (Estate)
Date: 06/06/13

WESTHAMPTON

52 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Morrigan RET
Seller: Gerald L. Ruel
Date: 06/06/13

WORTHINGTON

168 Kinnebrook Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Steven J. King
Seller: John P. Zmud RET
Date: 06/04/13

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alves, James
106 Genovevo Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Ayala, Victor A.
32 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Ballard, James
123 Maplewood Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/13

Bernard, Dawn M.
102 Celebration Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Botto, Vincenzo
133 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Burelle, Don Roger
66 1/2 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/13

Chimi, Joseph Anthony
Chimi, Tammy Marie
107L Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/13

Clark, Roberta L.
139 Union St., Unit 22
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/13

Coelho, Nancy M.
130 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Colon, Maritza A.
a/k/a Rivera, Maritza A.
87 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Colon, Mildred
37 Lynebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/13

Constantilos, Adam D.
137 Main St.
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Corby, David A.
107 Hardwick Pond Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/14/13

Cote, Renee J.
Patterson, Erik W.
7 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Cote, Wayne S.
Cote, Elise A.
64 Maple St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/13

Cundiff, Roy E.
17 Crossways Place
Osterville, MA 02655
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Czelusniak, Ronald M.
22 Brooks Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Czerniak, Matthew H.
Czerniak, Jessica A.
44 Markham Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/13

Czupryna, Sandra M.
PO Box 48
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/13

Davis, Elizabeth A.
549 Russell Road, Apt. 4C
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/13

Dearman, Gary A.
Dearman, Mary A.
28 Sherwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/13

Deso, Henry L.
Deso, Anita A.
10 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Desorcy, Michael P.
190 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Dragan, Donna S.
414 Pine St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Dubuque, Douglas Raymond
Dubuque, Heather L.
815 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/13

Engel-Dragon, Dianne Marie
30 King Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Family Transport
Cormier, Ora C.
33 Old New England Path
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Farina, Kimberly
20 Beechwood Dr.
Rutland, MA 01543
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Ferranti, Michael Andrew
147 Carver St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Flowers, Patricia
52 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Flynn, Michael J.
Flynn, Tammy A.
43 Birch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/13

Foerster, Richard A.
141 Applewood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/13

G&B Construction
Brutskiy, Gennadiy
58 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Gallant, Tanya
35 Orlando St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/13

Giordano, Mary E.
151 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/13

Gray-Lewis, Jenifer Lynn
113 Market St. Apt. 2
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/13

Grimaldi, Albert J.
84 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/13

Hart, John P.
Hart, Rosemary J.
249 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Heller, Jeffrey W.
73 Hall Road, Apt. #2
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/13

Jarrett, Theodore C.
87 School St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Krause-LLoyd, Sara A.
297 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Kusnick, Eric S.
15 Woronoco Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Latulippe, Yvan L.
Latulippe, Carrie A.
110 Griffin St.
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Lavalley, Tracy J.
a/k/a Bennett, Tracy Jean
24 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Lazzari, Law Office of Jay
Lazzari, Jay Victor
84 Briar Cliff St
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Lunghi, Elizabeth Ann
a/k/a Romito, Elizabeth
a/k/a Turner, Elizabeth
90 Lovefield St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Makrianis, Sue Ellen
68 Edbert St., Apt. J
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/13

Maldonado, Angela
a/k/a Cruz, Angela Maldonado
175 Farnum Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040-2808
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/13

Marrero, Carmelo R.
Marrero, Glenda I.
46 Sumner Terrace #2
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/13

Menard, Holly A.
34 Wright St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

McCullough, Thomas E.
329 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/13

McGee, Laurie J.
182 Morton St
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/13

Michaels, George T.
125 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/13

Miller, Robert M.
Miller, Deborah A.
a/k/a Miller, Deborah O’Donnell
181 Salisbury Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/13

Mock, Lawrence I.
53 Meadowlark Lane
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Molleur, Brian B.
101 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/13

Mountain’s Brook Hideaway
Twin Brook Farm
Wide Range Inv.
Giard, Paul A.
42 Purington Lane
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/06/13

Murray, Colleen A.
7 Worthy Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/13

Mylonakis, Niki K.
34 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Nedeoglo, Alla
a/k/a Chepurenko, Alla
500 Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Ocasio, Andy
P.O. Box 30082
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Rees, Rebecca H.
44 Lorenzo St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/13

Rivera, Lydia E.
27 Boyer St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/13

Riverstone Plumbing and Heating
Szentmiklosy, Shawn
Szentmiklosy, Tonya Beth
P.O. Box 616
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/13

Rivet, Cathy S.
a/k/a Corrales, Cathy S.
32 Szlosek Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Roman, Elias
48 Roberto Clemente
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/13

Rooney, Michael Francis
95 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Ross, Amy E.
a/k/a Jacob, Amy
85 Sturbridge Hills Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/13

Ryan, Matthew J.
294 Sumner Ave., Apt. 8
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Santiago, Ricardo
316 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/13

Scherer, Melissa L.
176 West St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/13

The Mountain Goat – North
LaFleur, Arthur John
Colwell, Mary Patricia
50 Union St. #5
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/13

Tinney, Lisa M.
848 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Tranghese, Christopher
113 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Tucker, Scott Joseph
Tucker, Kathleen Ellyn
67 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

Uschmann, Aaron Joseph
170 East Hadley Road #10
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/13

West, William James
West, Gail M.
12 Dug Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/13

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and July 2013.

AGAWAM

Elite Transport
7 Mansion Woods
Dmitriy Patsera

Mariah’s Closet
417 Springfield St.
Robert Torte

Moon & Stars Daycare
148 Anvil St.
Michelle Moon-Smart

CHICOPEE

Avia Whole Body Center
309 Front St.
David Silva

D & C Granite & Marble
100 State St.
Luis Serrazina

Generations
233 Grattan St.
Lisa Carlson

Houle Property Services
42 Silivin Road
David Houle

Lemelin Photography
86 Lawrence Road
Ronald Lemelin

Lori L’s
1263 Granby Road
Loreen Lundrigan

Volcomm Corporation
176 Center St.
Mustafa Sayici

GREENFIELD

Container Gardens & Flora Designs
54 Congress St.
Martina Merrigan

The Stock Pot
22 Federal St.
Nathaniel Dillenback

HOLYOKE

Bamboo House
2223 Northampton St.
Neil Wong

Game Depot
1375 Dwight St.
Anthony Caldalda

Hollister
50 Holyoke St.
Robert Brown

PALMER

A-1 Custom Cleaners
34 North St.
Larry Hogan

Bob’s Small Engine Repair
106 Belchertown St.
Joyce Cain

Nightmare Engineering
17 Cleveland St.
Jeremy Griswold

Palmer Package Store
1615 North Main St.
Jorge Martins

SJB Stone Repair
34 Laurel Road
Adam Brewer

Steaming Tender Restaurant
28 Depot St.
Robin Lamothe

SOUTHWICK

Candlewood Inn
739 College Highway
William Najam

Lakewood Village, LLC
160 Point Grove Road
Mary Thayer

SPRINGFIELD

American Traditional
54 Lucerne Road
Thomas Edens

Andujar Maintenance
3 Glendell Terrace
Rafael B. Andujar

Axiom Insurance Agency
251 Boston Road
Lance D. Letourneau

Baker’s Landscaping
288 Centre St.
Kevin E. Baker

Baron Capital, LLC
1375 Carew St.
Patrick Charles

Borgatti’s Foreclosure
88 Tamarack Dr.
Justin Matthew

Browz Studio
520 Main St.
Mongali Gurung

Tascon & Company
219 Seymour Ave.
Mario J. Tascon

WESTFIELD

Backyard Bobcat Service
14 Mather St.
Michael Shaker

Great White Cleaning Company
10 Day Ave.
Scott Texeira

Mike’s Barber Shop
148 Elm St.
Mohamad Saleh

Swords Home Improvement
173 Highland Ave.
Keith Swords

TLC Insurance & Investments
156 Elm St.
Anthony L. Campbell

Westfield Equipment Services
11 Airport Dr.
Josh Toomey

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Fat Boyz Kustoms
168 Norman St.
Eric J. Cross

Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria
60 Park St.
Maria Alfarone

Northeast Laser Center
1132 Westfield St.
John P. Frangie

Spirit Halloween Superstore
935 Riverdale St.
Barry Susson

St. Ann’s Society
110 Winona Dr.
Nancy Tessier

Elegant Nail
632 Kings Highway
Lien Tran

Departments Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Almonte Mini Market Inc., 47 Meetinghouse Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Jose Almonte, 193 Cabot St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Retail store market and sales.

Church of God Restored of Man Inc., 10 Center St., Suite 207, Chicopee, MA 01013. William Javier Santiago, 708 Main St., Springfield, MA 01105. Preach, and teach the word of God.

Diecast Tool & Die Company, 896 Sheridan St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Beth Zastawny, 91 Irla Dr., Ludlow, MA 01056. Manufacturing of aluminum components and molds.

FEEDING HILLS

ATZ Payroll Solutions Inc., 525 Springfield St., Suite M, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. James Shea, same. Payroll services.

GREENFIELD

Dat Group Inc., 53 Silvio O. Conte Dr., Greenfield, MA 01301. J. Nicholas Filler, same. Manufacturing and distribution.

HOLYOKE

Cindy M. Bigras Inc., 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Cindy Bigras, same. Financial planning and investment management.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Mountain Lodge Owners Association Inc, 8 Dan Fox Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Brian Heller, 901 La Tierra Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078. Association in connection with the timeshare plan for Berkshire Mountain Lodge.

SPRINGFIELD

Chak’s Peacock Inc., 338 Cooley St., Springfield, MA 01128. Kam Chak, 17 Cluster Circle, Springfield, MA 01128. Restaurant.

Chieftan Inc., 38 Brighton St., Springfield, MA 01118. Joseph Salvatore Tavella III, same. Estimating and sales.

Creative Minds Early Learning Program and School Age Inc., 322 Commonwealth Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Saida David, same. Daycare program.

Debilitating Medical Condition Treatment Centers Inc., 11-13 Hampden St., Springfield, MA 01103. Herberto Flores, 833 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01107. To promote and support activities for the treatment of debilitating medical conditions.

Eli Serrano Ministries Inc., 30 Bowdoin St., Springfield, MA 01109. Eli Serrano, 20 Windermere Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01109.

WESTFIELD

Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts Inc., 24 North Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Xiaoke Duan, 51 Laurel Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. To preserve Chinese culture and heritage, celebrate Chinese cultural events, and assist and connect its members in order to: organize culturally related social and recreational activities; promote a broader and deeper understanding of Chinese culture; offer advisory and education to enable members to become better citizens; provide information for academic, career, and business opportunities; and advocate for the rights of ethnic minorities and assist Chinese newcomers in Western Mass.

Briefcase Departments

Holyoke Medical Center Taps New Jersey’s Hatiras as New President, CEO
HOLYOKE — The board of directors of Valley Health Systems and Holyoke Medical Center have announced that Spiros Hatiras will become the next president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and its affiliates. Hatiras will succeed Hank Porten, who is stepping down after nearly 28 years in that role. “We are absolutely delighted to bring such an accomplished and passionate leader to our hospital and community,” said Priscilla Mandrachia, chairwoman of the board of directors of Valley Health Systems, the parent company of Holyoke Medical Center and its affiliates. “The search committee, after an exhaustive process, was particularly impressed with Mr. Hatiras’ understanding of our culture and love of community healthcare. He has expertise in reform initiatives and a deep commitment to physicians, staff, and quality services. Valley Health Systems and Holyoke Medical Center have been fortunate to have had the leadership of our present CEO, Hank Porten, for 28 years.  We expect Mr. Hatiras to build on Mr. Porten’s accomplishments and lead our healthcare system successfully into the future.” Hatiras previously served as president and CEO of Hoboken University Medical Center in New Jersey, a 333-bed facility with nearly 500 physicians and nurses offering a full range of medical services. During his tenure there, Hatiras cut operating losses in half over two consecutive fiscal years without reducing staff, and oversaw the implementation of electronic medical records. “We all know healthcare is going through some very complicated changes, and Mr. Hatiras has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to meet these challenges head on,” said Peter Connor, chairman of the board of directors at Holyoke Medical Center. “He is a proven leader who understands our mission as a community hospital and will help guide us through the complexities of healthcare reform while maintaining a focus on quality care and patient satisfaction.” Currently serving as chief operating officer of NIT Health in New York, specializing in the implementation of electronic medical records for hospitals and health care systems, Hatiras has had a distinguished healthcare career in New Jersey. In addition to his work at Hoboken University Medical Center amid a complicated transition to private ownership, he has also served as vice president of post-acute, ancillary, and support services for Bon Secours Health System and corporate director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health System of New Jersey. “I am extremely excited to join Valley Health Systems and Holyoke Medical Center,” Hatiras said. “It’s the best fit for both of us. I’m returning to do what I love the best, working in a community hospital and helping it succeed. And the hospital’s commitment to community health is exactly what healthcare reform should be embracing. I look forward to working with the entire organization to build upon the solid foundation that Hank has left for us. The hospital is positioned well for the future. I’m ready to go.” Hatiras is certified in healthcare management by the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has a master’s degree in health care management from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the Athens Institute of Technology in Athens, Greece. He currently lives with his wife, Gwen, and two children, Ava and Zach, in New Jersey. “My wife and I are very excited about moving our family to Massachusetts,” Hatiras said. “It’s the perfect location for us.” He will assume leadership of Holyoke Medical Center in early September, at which time he will also move to the area. Hatiras’ wife and children will relocate after his daughter Ava’s graduation from high school next year. Holyoke Medical Center is a 198-bed facility with 1,200 employees, including more than 260 physicians and consulting staff.

Obama Administration Delays Healthcare Law’s Insurance Mandate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier this month, President Obama’s administration announced a one-year delay in his healthcare law’s mandate that larger employers provide coverage for their workers or pay penalties. The decision postpones the effective date beyond next year’s midterm elections into 2015. Employer groups welcomed the news of the concession, while Republicans made it clear that they would not cease to make the law a key campaign issue for the third straight election cycle. While the postponement does not affect other central provisions of the law, including those establishing health-insurance marketplaces in the states, known as exchanges, it throws into disarray the administration’s effort to put those provisions into effect by Jan. 1. Under the law, most Americans will be required to have insurance in January 2014, or they will be subject to tax penalties. The administration’s announcement did not address delaying that requirement or those penalties. Administration officials sought to put the action in a positive light. “We have heard concerns about the complexity of the requirements and the need for more time to implement them effectively,” Mark Mazur, assistant Treasury secretary, wrote on his department’s website. “We recognize that the vast majority of businesses that will need to do this reporting already provide health insurance to their workers, and we want to make sure it is easy for others to do so.” The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, originally required employers with more than 50 full-time workers to offer them affordable health insurance starting in 2014 or face fines. Some companies with payrolls just above that threshold said they would cut jobs or switch some full-time workers to part-time employment so that they could avoid providing coverage. Under the provisions to set up state-based marketplaces for coverage for uninsured Americans, subsidies are supposed to be available for lower- and middle-income people who qualify and are not insured through their employers. By delaying the mandate for businesses and its reporting requirements, the government may be unable to confirm before 2015 whether employers are offering insurance to their employees, making it difficult for the exchanges to know who is entitled to subsidies to help pay for policies. Enrollment in the exchanges is to begin Oct. 1, with insurance coverage taking effect Jan. 1. “We are on target to open the health-insurance marketplace on Oct. 1, where small businesses and ordinary Americans will be able to go to one place to learn about their coverage options and make side-by-side comparisons of each plan’s price and benefits before they make their decision,” Valerie Jarrett, Obama’s senior adviser and liaison to the business community, wrote on the White House website.

Economic Growth Remains Sluggish in Massachusetts
BOSTON — Even as the Massachusetts economy shows some genuine signs of strength, contractionary federal government fiscal policy is slowing economic growth in Massachusetts, according to a recent report by regional economists for MassBenchmarks. In the coming months, assuming these policies stay in place, a further retarding of economic growth can be expected. At the same time, the state’s labor market continues to be under considerable stress and faces profound challenges that are not fully reflected in the state’s headline unemployment rate. The strengthening of the state housing market is the most prominent sign of strength in the state economy. Residential house prices, sales, and building permits are all on the rise. As a result, employment in the construction sector is increasing, but it remains well below its pre-recession levels. The unemployment rate, despite a recent uptick, remains one percentage point below the national level. Strong state sales-tax collections reflect the willingness of households to spend, especially for new automobiles. But these signs of life are being undermined by federal tax and budget policies that have been implemented since the first of the year. On the tax side, income-tax rates were increased for upper-income households on Jan. 1. In addition, the temporary payroll tax cut, which had been implemented during the recession, was not extended. This has a more widespread impact, with a disproportionate burden being placed on low-income households. Had these tax increases been offset by increased federal investment, their impact would have been modest, but instead the federal government elected to adopt significant spending cuts. Federal budget sequestration, implemented in March, has an obvious impact on the state’s research-intensive enterprises and government contractors. But its impact also extends to Head Start and other educational programs, career centers, job-training services, and Community Development Block Grant funds, all of which have experienced significant cuts in recent months. The impact of these federal policies can be seen in the state’s recent economic performance. According to the MassBenchmarks Current Economic Index, growth in state gross domestic product slowed to a 1% annualized rate of growth in April and May. Employment growth in the state has virtually stalled, and state withholding tax growth reflects this. And growing international competition and the economic challenges facing the state’s major trading partners, including Canada, the European Union, and Asia, appear to be taking their toll on the Commonwealth’s export activity, which declined by 11.1% between April 2012 and April 2013. While labor conditions in Massachusetts appear to be better than those nationally, there are signs of considerable stress in the state labor market. Underemployment (those working part-time but wanting full-time work) has risen during the first five months of the year, and hidden unemployment (those who are out of work, have not looked for a job in the last four weeks, and would take a job if offered) is also on the rise. The plight of younger and less skilled workers is of particular concern, the report notes, as the extent of their disconnection from the labor market is troublingly high, and the longer it lasts, the more difficult it will be to remedy. For these workers, the improvement in headline unemployment is of little consolation, as their prospects for employment are being limited by a recovery that is being undermined by counterproductive federal policy choices.

Construction Industry Adds 13,000 Jobs in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In June, the nation’s construction industry unemployment rate fell to 9.8% for the first time since September 2007 with the addition of 13,000 jobs, according the July 5 report by the Department of Labor. Since June 2012, the industry has added 190,000 jobs, a 3.4% increase. Every major category of construction experienced gains in employment for the month. Non-residential building construction employment increased by 700 jobs for the month and has added 16,400 jobs, or 2.5%, during the last 12 months. Residential building construction employment inched up by 100 jobs in June and is up by 13,100 jobs, or 2.3%, compared to the same time last year. Non-residential specialty trade contractors gained 2,100 jobs for the month and have added 47,100 jobs, or 2.3%, during the last 12 months. Residential specialty trade contractors have added 5,100 jobs since May and gained 77,100 jobs, or 5.2%, since June 2012. Heavy and civil-engineering construction employment increased by 5,600 jobs last month, and the sector has added 36,300 jobs, or 4.2%, from one year ago. Across all industries, the nation added 195,000 jobs as the private sector expanded by 202,000 jobs and the public sector shrunk by 7,000 jobs. However, the nation’s unemployment rate was unchanged from the previous month at 7.6% and remains lower than the 8.2% registered in June 2012. “Today’s employment report is positive news for the nation’s construction industry,” said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “While the economy continues to face a number of headwinds, including most recently in the form of higher interest rates, the wealth effect associated with rising equity markets and home prices dominates the recovery. The result has been steady expansion in consumer spending, which is associated with expanding job creation in closely aligned sectors of the economy. For construction contractors, the implication is that the volume of work associated with lodging and shopping-center construction will continue to march higher.” Basu noted that one-third of the construction jobs added last month were added by specialty trade contractors. “There was also evidence of more people falling into part-time work, and the broadest measure of unemployment, which includes discouraged workers and people working part-time for economic reasons, rose to 14.3% in June. Despite this increase, the construction industry’s diminishing unemployment rate shows that societal income tied to wages and salaries continues to expand slowly, which suggests the economy will only grow at a moderate pace. That should be enough to help drive nonresidential construction spending higher, but progress will remain gradual.”

Horace Smith Fund Awards $276,000 to Area Students
SPRINGFIELD — On June 13, The Horace Smith Fund staged its 114th corporators’ meeting and scholarship awards ceremony at Elms College. Samalid Hogan, chair of the board of trustees, announced 24 scholarship and three fellowship recipients this year. “Providing that students maintain at least a B average in college, each scholarship provides a total of $10,000 over four years, and each fellowship provides $12,000 over three years,” she told the audience comprised of the students, parents, trustees, and corporators. “Therefore, The Horace Smith Fund is happy to be able to grant a total award of $276,000 to area students this year.” The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by a successful and generous philanthropist named Horace Smith, according to James Broderick, chair of the scholarship committee. “He and Daniel Wesson were the founders of Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. Mr. Smith’s will provided that the residual of his estate, after several bequests to relatives and institutions, was to be used for public purposes at the discretion of his executors. They decided that it should be used to help deserving students finance their education.” The scholarships and fellowships are named for Walter F. Barr, a West Springfield businessman, whose widow left the bulk of the family estate to the Horace Smith Fund in 1950. Recipients must be residents of Hampden County. The keynote speaker at the awards ceremony, attorney Michael Gove, was a past recipient of the Walter S. Barr Scholarship and Fellowship.

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

ASHFIELD

546 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Kenneth W. Davis
Seller: Todd D. Senecal
Date: 05/31/13

BERNARDSTON

363 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Scott M. Stacy
Seller: Keith M. Wilda
Date: 05/30/13

COLRAIN

12 Thibodeau Dr.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dean M. Basara
Seller: Ellen M. Clark
Date: 05/31/13

CONWAY

40 Whately Glen Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: John A. Moore
Seller: Dorothy Osterman
Date: 05/30/13

DEERFIELD

34 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: David V. Tynan
Seller: Walter D. Pajonk
Date: 05/28/13

56 Mathews Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Matthew E. Janus
Seller: Michelle Olavegoya
Date: 05/31/13

5 Memorial St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Robert Hale
Seller: Stephanie Ingrassia
Date: 05/31/13

10 Mountain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Wissmann
Date: 05/31/13

20 Mountain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Deborah J. Picking
Seller: Kevin A. Wissman
Date: 05/31/13

ERVING

6 Moore St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Nicholis F. Lapan
Seller: Marsha J. Browning
Date: 05/20/13

43 Ridge Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Brian E. Frank
Seller: Mathew E. Janus
Date: 05/31/13

27 River St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: Kathleen S. Hepburn
Seller: Nancy L. Stone
Date: 05/31/13

GREENFIELD

5 Arch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: MW&MW Realty LLC
Seller: 1 Archi Place Inc.
Date: 05/31/13

99 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Kathleen D. Kelleher
Seller: Dency Dokoozian
Date: 05/31/13

159 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Antonellis
Seller: UMass Five College Credit Union
Date: 05/29/13

23 Cooke St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Nancy M. Richard
Seller: Stacy A. Metzger
Date: 05/31/13

19 Eastern Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Russell A. Kaubris
Seller: Sanford S. Cotton
Date: 05/29/13

34 Glenbrook Dr.
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Glenbrook Residence LLC
Seller: Michael P. Boudreau
Date: 05/31/13

44 Graves Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Richard T. Haskins
Seller: Jay V. Mauri
Date: 05/23/13

9 Grinnell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Mary M. McManus
Seller: Robert Catlin
Date: 05/30/13

14 Locust St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Annette M. Chamberlin
Seller: Michael McGrath
Date: 05/31/13

24 Park Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Ashley R. Stokes
Seller: Daniel Smith
Date: 05/31/13

15 Prentice Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,600
Buyer: Kelly L. Mignault
Seller: Frank W. Domitrz
Date: 05/21/13

122 Sanderson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Jennifer L. Schmidt
Seller: Maureen Walsh
Date: 05/24/13

LEYDEN

Eden Trail Branch
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Emery
Seller: Mitchell R. Damon
Date: 05/24/13

MONTAGUE

151 3rd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Cottage Industries LLC
Seller: 151 3rd Street LLC
Date: 05/31/13

163 L St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: William J. Doyle
Seller: Stanley W. Lewandowski
Date: 05/30/13

NORTHFIELD

Mill St.
Northfield, MA 01354
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Walter C. Jaworski
Seller: Northfield Mt. Hermon School
Date: 05/21/13

ORANGE

131 West Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: John Dunphy
Seller: Orange Inv. LLC
Date: 05/31/13

SUNDERLAND

691 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Ranker
Seller: Todd A. Cromack
Date: 05/28/13

200 North Main St.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $175,900
Buyer: Paul J. Wanczyk
Seller: Alec E. Cybulski
Date: 05/23/13

WENDELL

210 Lockes Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: LGW Holdings LLC
Seller: Robert M. Cabral
Date: 05/31/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

59 Alhambra Circle South
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $131,750
Buyer: Deutsche Bank National
Seller: Stephanie A. Kelly
Date: 05/29/13

19 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Scott C. Smith
Seller: Greguoli John J., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/13

27 Depalma St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Pamala J. Taylor
Seller: Joseph F. Amaral
Date: 05/31/13

12 Federal St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Joshua A. Cicia
Seller: Michael Knight
Date: 05/31/13

41 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Anthony Depalma
Seller: Julie Habib
Date: 05/22/13

7 Lango Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Scott A. Valentino
Seller: PBI Inc.
Date: 05/31/13

1664 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Stuart Amusement Co.
Seller: MV Ent. Inc.
Date: 05/28/13

22 Parkview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Edward R. Heim
Seller: Poplar Dev. LLC
Date: 05/28/13

48 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Christopher G. Manekas
Seller: Barbara A. Skiba
Date: 05/30/13

140 Senator Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Brendan A. Halley
Seller: Louis M. Ramah
Date: 05/30/13

1009 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Richard Chavez
Seller: William H. Cullen
Date: 05/31/13

39 Tanglewood Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Balch
Seller: Edward R. Heim
Date: 05/28/13

BLANDFORD

34 Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Peter J. Pappas
Seller: Peter J. Maynard
Date: 05/21/13

BRIMFIELD

243 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Frederick C. Byrne
Seller: Dominic F. Mastroianni
Date: 05/30/13

28 Saint George Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Wendy W. Denning
Seller: Susan G. Woods
Date: 05/24/13

CHESTER

520 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $186,811
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Douglas B. Arnold
Date: 05/30/13

CHICOPEE

123 1st Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,900,000
Buyer: JMDH Real Estate Of Chicopee
Seller: U.S. Postal Service
Date: 05/31/13

77 Bourbeau St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Kokosa
Seller: Kenneth H. Backlund
Date: 05/30/13

536 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,500
Buyer: LTL LLC
Seller: Aaron W. Butcher
Date: 05/29/13

597 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Balut
Seller: Dube, Simone A., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/13

70 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Klein
Seller: John R. Ferraro
Date: 05/23/13

30 Hampshire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jeremy P. Foster
Seller: Alfred J. Gosselin
Date: 05/31/13

17 Highview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Jesse L. Lengieza
Seller: Everett J. Sexton
Date: 05/31/13

81 Julia Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Kevin R. Juchno
Seller: Sandra J. Grenier
Date: 05/31/13

121 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nichole A. Morneau
Seller: Babineau Joseph C., (Estate)
Date: 05/30/13

73 McDonald Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Robert R. Pluta
Seller: Roland G. Provost
Date: 05/21/13

145 Mckinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Vadim Ruge
Seller: James E. Burns
Date: 05/24/13

463 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $3,450,000
Buyer: Mittas Inn LLC
Seller: TPSN LLC
Date: 05/20/13

505 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jayanth Pasupuleti
Seller: Columbus Ave. Realty LLC
Date: 05/22/13

63 Murphy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: James P. Laclair
Seller: Jay T. Dirico
Date: 05/24/13

69 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Caroline A. Tatro
Seller: RLDR LLC
Date: 05/31/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

11 Converse Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Dalessio
Seller: David K. Marshall
Date: 05/22/13

112 Dearborn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Wayne L. Cox
Seller: D. A. Williams
Date: 05/30/13

32 Greenacre Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Estabrook
Seller: Phyllis M. Rathbun
Date: 05/30/13

227 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Seller: Laplante Construction Inc
Date: 05/31/13

20 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Andre Sample
Seller: Randy W. Sample
Date: 05/24/13

27 Marci Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Charles H. Gray
Seller: Daniel P. Prestegaard
Date: 05/28/13

Orchard Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jane K. Furnas
Seller: J. Chapdelaine & Sons Inc.
Date: 05/30/13

226 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Potito
Seller: Louis G. Lapointe
Date: 05/24/13

25 Savoy Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Kathleen E. Kalmbach
Seller: Timber Dev. LLC
Date: 05/31/13

214 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Garrett E. Goguen
Seller: Ernest Moller
Date: 05/24/13

100 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Luis M. Martinez
Seller: William R. Dennis
Date: 05/29/13

25 Thompson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Anthony Sarno
Seller: Edward M. Bellerose
Date: 05/28/13

18 Yorkshire Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Brookes
Seller: Rhonda Y. Coughlin
Date: 05/30/13

GRANVILLE

462 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Apryl Adelman
Seller: Peter Strniste
Date: 05/24/13

462 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Barbara Greene
Seller: Peter Strniste
Date: 05/30/13

241 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Colin D. Neylon
Seller: Gary C. McLaughlin
Date: 05/31/13

HAMPDEN

52 Echo Valley Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Christine A. Yacovone
Seller: Ann M. Joyce
Date: 05/24/13

246 South Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Buyer: Katelyn R. Marcelina
Seller: Hugh K. Martin
Date: 05/31/13

86 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Gregory J. Clewes
Seller: Robert A. Chaffee
Date: 05/31/13

134 Thresher Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Jason T. Broom
Seller: Joseph M. Hickson
Date: 05/22/13

HOLLAND

9 Island Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert W. Hellinger
Seller: James A. Faust
Date: 05/31/13

10 Julia Ann Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Christian D. Lund
Seller: David N. Goodman
Date: 05/21/13

93 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Christopher C. Smith
Seller: Virginia M. Hemingway
Date: 05/30/13

38 Marcey Place
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James M. MacDonald
Seller: Durgin, Robert R., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/13

HOLYOKE

37 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John A. Ramondetta
Seller: Moynihan William E., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/13

41 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Luis R. Cotto
Seller: Rafael Alvarado
Date: 05/22/13

105 Dartmouth St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Patrick W. Lunney
Seller: Paul J. Paoli
Date: 05/29/13

455 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Shivani Patel
Seller: Jaclyn M. Caceci
Date: 05/24/13

1103 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Felix A. Santiago
Seller: Marcelino Alicea
Date: 05/31/13

48 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Katie A. Gallagher
Seller: Robert K. Laroche
Date: 05/30/13

53 Mueller Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Zachary R. Vozella
Seller: Cha Kat Realty LLC
Date: 05/30/13

20 Pearson Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Kerry A. O’Connell
Seller: James D. Hall
Date: 05/23/13

93 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Templo Pentecostal Inc.
Seller: Asamblea DeIglesias Cristo
Date: 05/30/13

LONGMEADOW

85 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: John J. Tranghese
Seller: Helen M. Weiner
Date: 05/22/13

56 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,900
Buyer: Michele M. Callaghan
Seller: Deborah A. Dalton
Date: 05/31/13

143 Brookwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Huimin Chen
Seller: John Tranghese
Date: 05/22/13

121 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $431,000
Buyer: Sean M. Marien
Seller: Elizabeth C. Lovett
Date: 05/30/13

19 Ellington St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Spencer T. Martin
Seller: Suzanne K. Barron
Date: 05/20/13

101 Ely Way
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Eric M. Polep
Seller: Larry N. Port
Date: 05/24/13

122 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Davis
Seller: Daniel P. Murphy
Date: 05/31/13

174 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Edward R. Gaudreau
Seller: Theresa A. Gallagher
Date: 05/31/13

46 Plymouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lisa B. Goldberg
Seller: Glenn Keedy
Date: 05/31/13

34 Roseland Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Craig Belgard
Seller: Stanley J. Pisarski
Date: 05/31/13

128 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Verity A. Goldberg
Seller: Jason T. Whitfield
Date: 05/31/13

568 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Casale
Seller: Jerome H. Radding
Date: 05/20/13

LUDLOW

199 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Gerald E. Dubour
Seller: Melody M. Taylor
Date: 05/31/13

Focosi Ln
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Kenneth E. Jackson
Seller: Misha Dev. LLC
Date: 05/24/13

52 Hunter Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jose A. Sanches
Seller: Arminda Fernandes
Date: 05/24/13

266 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $116,750
Buyer: Chi Lysak
Seller: Vantium Reo Capital Mark
Date: 05/21/13

Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Hemlock Ridge LLC
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 05/31/13

124 Posner Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Jennifer L. Calkins
Seller: Michael E. Labier
Date: 05/24/13

16 Roy St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Adam G. Vehr
Seller: Manuel R. Marques
Date: 05/28/13

MONSON

29 Circle Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kevin P. Somers
Seller: Margaret A. Royce
Date: 05/30/13

141 East Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Sheila M. Rivest
Seller: Paul A. Lapenas
Date: 05/24/13

251 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mark P. Wurszt
Seller: Kevin J. Biermann
Date: 05/31/13

PALMER

91 South High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Paulo J. Palatino
Seller: Edward A. Kareta
Date: 05/31/13

SPRINGFIELD

394 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Michaelian
Seller: Martyn L. Gallagher
Date: 05/24/13

129 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kenneth Norris
Seller: PCL Construction Inc.
Date: 05/24/13

217 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Eunice Jones
Seller: William M. Zoll
Date: 05/23/13

101 Avery St. #135
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Keena S. Clarke-Guillaume
Seller: Elaine C. Graham
Date: 05/30/13

14 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,856
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Christina H. Houghton
Date: 05/31/13

1245 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Molta
Seller: HSBC Mortgage Services Inc.
Date: 05/30/13

148 Breckwood Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Opus Durum LLC
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 05/31/13

65 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,900
Buyer: Allen M. Beverly
Seller: Timothy Ruth
Date: 05/24/13

15 Candice Circle
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ashley A. Chenier
Seller: Dupont, Helen T., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/13

57 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Sandra J. Parker
Seller: Shirley Nichols
Date: 05/31/13

523 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Lisa L. Torres
Seller: Maria H. Hamilakis
Date: 05/24/13

154 Ellsworth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,674
Buyer: Midfirst Bank
Seller: Midfirst Bank
Date: 05/20/13

75 Fairway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,850
Buyer: Brett A. Gelinas
Seller: Seldin FT
Date: 05/31/12

46 Fullerton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $128,900
Buyer: Edwin Vega
Seller: Danica Lariviere
Date: 05/24/13

78 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $138,800
Buyer: Norman F. Bliss
Seller: Melro Assocs. Inc.
Date: 05/24/13

256 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jessica Medina
Seller: Matthew M. Bailey
Date: 05/31/13

93 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,950
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Felix Feliciano
Date: 05/30/13

130 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Maria Dangelantonio
Seller: Sherry L. Pio
Date: 05/29/13

15 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aaron L. Dunn
Seller: Profit Sharing Plan TR
Date: 05/20/13

950 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $1,042,236
Buyer: ARC CBSFD MA 1 LLC
Seller: Inland Amer CFG Portfolio
Date: 05/20/13

27 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $129,500
Buyer: Shawn A. Rairigh
Seller: Phoebe A. Siter
Date: 05/31/13

33 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Tracey A. Facchini
Seller: Hugh M. Smith
Date: 05/23/13

125 Paridon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Camelback LLC
Seller: Camelback LLC
Date: 05/21/13

19 Rhinebeck Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Dianne M. Kepner
Seller: Raymond J. Martin
Date: 05/20/13

75 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Alyssa S. Dunn
Seller: Adam Garand
Date: 05/29/13

41 Silver St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wilberto M. Saez
Seller: Bernard R. Butler
Date: 05/30/13

Sunnybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Frank R. Marvici
Seller: TJM Properties LLC
Date: 05/28/13

200 Tapley St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,060,000
Buyer: Pazmino Realty LLC
Seller: Polman Realty LLC
Date: 05/23/13

69 Teakwood Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Lauren E. Pauze
Seller: Sandra L. Liquori
Date: 05/29/13

20 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Hee W. Yi
Seller: Anthony C. Racco
Date: 05/20/13

712 White St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Charles Croney
Seller: Elaine C. Graham
Date: 05/29/13

SOUTHWICK

196 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Ralph H. Ramsdell
Seller: Girard Homes Inc.
Date: 05/30/13

111 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Peter A. Bennett
Seller: David J. Henry
Date: 05/23/13

10 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Joey Jacob
Seller: Jeffrey M. Comee
Date: 05/31/13

4 Sugar Maple Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Holly E. Amanti
Seller: Pinnacle Estates At The Ranch
Date: 05/23/13

WALES

9 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Ryan
Seller: Mary J. McGlynn
Date: 05/21/13

WESTFIELD

3 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kenneth Dagenais
Seller: Shawn A. Amell
Date: 05/31/13

5 Butternut Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jason Desormier
Seller: David H. Darling
Date: 05/24/13

50 Canal Dr.
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Sheila Sponberg
Seller: Pamela Norris
Date: 05/31/13

12 City View Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Robert L. Blanch
Seller: Linda M. Vela
Date: 05/31/13

26 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Cynthia F. Bullard
Seller: Thomas S. Turner
Date: 05/30/13

15 Deepwoods Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: John E. Harris
Date: 05/20/13

78 Granville Road #40
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,179
Buyer: William E. Freeman
Seller: Granville Road LLC
Date: 05/24/13

187 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Alexander D. Fagnand
Seller: Ronald F. Pac
Date: 05/30/13

316 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Brian L. Osowski
Seller: William M. Brady
Date: 05/29/13

68 Hagan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $151,358
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Tina M. Lamore
Date: 05/30/13

7 Jeanne Marie Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Annie L. Potts
Seller: Jeanne M. Beltrandi
Date: 05/24/13

72 Larchly Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Laura L. Christiansen
Seller: Pressey, Jacqueline J., (Estate)
Date: 05/29/13

77 Moseley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Craig A. McRobbie
Seller: John J. Wiley
Date: 05/28/13

36 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Shawn A. Amell
Seller: Nicholas D. Cremonti
Date: 05/31/13

46 Zephyr Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Richard Leclair
Seller: Barnes Herbert S., (Estate)
Date: 05/31/13

WILBRAHAM

90 Chilson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Cheryl C. Clapprood
Seller: Deborah A. Nacewicz
Date: 05/31/13

1155 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Michael V. Tirabassi
Seller: Robert E. Egerton
Date: 05/31/13

51 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Mapleshade PT
Seller: David J. Ziter
Date: 05/21/13

212 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $772,000
Buyer: Mary B. Valentine
Seller: John E. Stambaugh
Date: 05/24/13

WEST SPRINGFIELD

57 Beech Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01030
Amount: $327,165
Buyer: Joseph J. Damour
Seller: Beech Hill Construction Inc.
Date: 05/28/13

93 Bretton Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kyle G. Morin
Seller: Joan E. Daley
Date: 05/28/13

60 Druids Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Marshall
Seller: Laurie L. Lefebvre
Date: 05/24/13

92 East Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kody A. Archambault
Seller: Vincent S. Marceno
Date: 05/21/13

76 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Erin E. Lyncosky
Seller: Patricia D. Williford
Date: 05/31/13

51 Lantern Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Brian S. Brady
Seller: Todd A. Thibodeau
Date: 05/30/13

208 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Vincent Depergola
Seller: Aaron Corley
Date: 05/31/13

646 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Angelica Props. LLC
Seller: Drew A. Demay

8 William St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Francis M. Lewis
Seller: Andrey Parchinskiy
Date: 05/31/13

40 Woodbrook Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Mark M. Salamon
Seller: Peoples United Bank
Date: 05/31/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

72 Concord Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $785,000
Buyer: Ambreen Bawa
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 05/31/13

346 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Killian R. O’Connell
Seller: David J. Charron
Date: 05/28/13

580 Market Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Jeffery M. Cook
Seller: Oliver T. Miller
Date: 05/29/13

53 Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $358,000
Buyer: Killian R. O’Connell
Seller: George R. Scialoia
Date: 05/29/13

63 Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Kurt C. Wise
Seller: Irene Nystorm
Date: 05/28/13

820 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $424,900
Buyer: Lisa Whitmore PT
Seller: Homeworks Construction Co. Inc
Date: 05/30/13

1204 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Kathleen J. Hartford
Seller: Shumway, Wilbur O., (Estate)
Date: 05/20/13

1459 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Erik C. Wight
Seller: Paul E. White
Date: 05/24/13

360 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $764,000
Buyer: William C. Taubman
Seller: Roy I. Hare
Date: 05/24/13

228 Shays St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Anderson
Seller: Michael MacDonald
Date: 05/23/13

45 Spaulding St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Dori E. Ehrlich
Seller: Rebecca D. Guay-Mitchell
Date: 05/24/13

366 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $820,000
Buyer: Ernest D. May
Seller: John E. Quinn
Date: 05/31/13

BELCHERTOWN

99 Aldrich St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Steven J. Glenn
Seller: William H. Fitzpatrick
Date: 05/29/13

5 Forest Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Wesnofske
Seller: Nancy Hooper
Date: 05/21/13

88 Howard St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Todd Hubbard
Seller: Walter Pacheco
Date: 05/24/13

252 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Nathan R. Morgan
Seller: Joanne M. Leal
Date: 05/31/13

68 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Adam R. Lafleur
Seller: Donald M. Hebert
Date: 05/29/13

152 Old Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Joshua T. Snyder
Seller: James A. Hoag
Date: 05/24/13

61 Old Sawmill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Joshua W. Mandeville
Seller: Peter A. Monson
Date: 05/24/13

42 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Cory A. Dupont
Seller: Sharona M. Gazda
Date: 05/31/13

226 State St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Dallas R. Branch
Seller: Bettie H. Croft
Date: 05/21/13

206 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Desrochers
Seller: Matthew R. Tolpa
Date: 05/23/13

155 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: David R. Benedetti
Seller: Stanley G. Beretsky
Date: 05/31/13

EASTHAMPTON

56 Bryan Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Shannon M. Dunham
Seller: Peter T. Curtis
Date: 05/28/13

64 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Christopher N. Norczak
Seller: Mary E. Rust
Date: 05/31/13

19 Concord Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Daniel W. Nelson
Seller: Barbara M. Macon
Date: 05/30/13

211 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Julie I. Schwager
Seller: James J. Fitzgibbon
Date: 05/31/13

9 Gross Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Westley Desotle
Seller: Paul B. Coombs
Date: 05/30/13

11 Lawson Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Bennett K. Bishop
Seller: Kevin J. Evelti
Date: 05/30/13

305 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $228,486
Buyer: Green Tree Servicing LLC
Seller: Simela Paltoglou
Date: 05/23/13

5 Mckinley Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Cristina Suarez
Seller: David C. Hill
Date: 05/21/13

6 South St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Triggs Terrace LP
Seller: Sherry, Arthur B., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/13

GRANBY

286 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Benjamin W. Novello
Seller: Bradley C. Lowe
Date: 05/29/13

10 Philip Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Frank P. Boron
Seller: Deborah J. Roy
Date: 05/30/13

HADLEY

20 Grand Oak Farm Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Araksya McInerney
Seller: Lisa A. Cerchia
Date: 05/24/13

124 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc
Seller: Onesta Properties LLC
Date: 05/31/13

HATFIELD

11 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Roy R. Coulter
Seller: Caroline A. Tatro
Date: 05/31/13

115 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: John H. Zieminski
Seller: K. Carlson FT
Date: 05/31/13

11 Valley St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Robert F. Hennessy
Seller: John A. Dodson
Date: 05/31/13

HUNTINGTON

2 Pine St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Morizio Brother Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Carolyn M. Fuller
Date: 05/31/13

110 Rocky Point Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Ronald J. Silwa
Seller: Ronald J. Sliwa
Date: 05/24/13

1 Stage Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Greg L. Valley
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/24/13

NORTHAMPTON

377 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Chuong Q. Dinh
Seller: Krisen Day
Date: 05/22/13

557 Easthampton Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Smith Child Care Center
Seller: PUG Realty LLC
Date: 05/30/13

53 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Patrick D. Rondeau
Seller: Donald W. Abel
Date: 05/28/13

8 Glendale Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Christine Toomasi
Seller: Roger W. Salloom
Date: 05/31/13

61 Gothic St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Grerald A. Boucher
Seller: Nancy E. Murphy
Date: 05/31/13

87 Henry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $319,000
Buyer: William J. Ewall
Seller: Oona Kingston
Date: 05/29/13

242 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Jennifer Katz-Brandoli
Seller: Justin L. Gianesin
Date: 05/24/13

121 Lake St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gretchen D. Werle
Seller: Christina M. Hammel

91 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $369,135
Buyer: Armagan Gezici
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc.
Date: 05/29/13

112 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $444,363
Buyer: Robert S. Harris
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc.
Date: 05/20/13

46 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Stephen T. Preer
Seller: Patrick D. Rondeau
Date: 05/28/13

24 Nutting Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $368,900
Buyer: Casie A. Smith
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 05/22/13

18 Olive St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Thomas T. Gu
Seller: John Dunphy
Date: 05/30/13

247 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $431,500
Buyer: William M. Bither
Seller: Robert S. Harris
Date: 05/20/13

676 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Maya Maclachlan
Seller: Alexandra Mason
Date: 05/22/13

48 River Road
Northampton, MA 01039
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Catherine A. Dollard
Seller: John M. Barrett
Date: 05/23/13

793 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $128,979
Buyer: Household Finance Corp.
Seller: Michael J. Samolewicz
Date: 05/20/13

971 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $192,900
Buyer: Harriet K. Smith
Seller: Cynthia Custeau
Date: 05/22/13

19 Stonewall Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $267,625
Buyer: Susan Kan
Seller: Mary E. Parker
Date: 05/29/13

17 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $325,500
Buyer: Esther S. White
Seller: Hazen, Nancy G., (Estate)
Date: 05/23/13

910 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Jeremy J. Morini
Seller: Barbara M. Smart
Date: 05/23/13

52 Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Brett I. Constantine
Seller: Joshua Silver
Date: 05/31/13

PELHAM

43 Gulf Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jennifer Culbreth
Seller: Michael Hannahan
Date: 05/31/13

64 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Scott L. Barton
Seller: Niel R. Carlson
Date: 05/30/13

54 Meetinghouse Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Oilver T. Miller
Seller: James C. West
Date: 05/29/13

SOUTH HADLEY

11 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Christopher Cloutier
Seller: Michael H. Marten
Date: 05/20/13

9 Brockway Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Adam R. Methot
Seller: Robert A. Carrier
Date: 05/24/13

113 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Buyer: Mattew O. Harrington
Seller: Martha Dunn
Date: 05/30/13

590 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Brian R. Demers
Seller: Vincent S. Turgeon
Date: 05/24/13

7 Grandview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Brian D. Hamel
Seller: Steven J. Glenn
Date: 05/29/13

136 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Warren J. Blumenfeld
Seller: Aaro Stone
Date: 05/24/13

31 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Thomas Fregeau
Seller: Ryan Grandmont
Date: 05/24/13

52 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Gallagher
Seller: Short4u RT
Date: 05/31/13

7 Ralph Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $253,137
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Deborah C. Frady
Date: 05/23/13

146 South Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Brian K. Charette
Seller: Charette, Irene M., (Estate)
Date: 05/28/13

189 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Annalese B. Nohelty
Seller: Laurie Mckinnon-Huebner
Date: 05/31/13

SOUTHAMPTON

11 Eastwood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Suetying Chui
Seller: Theodore F. Pionkos
Date: 05/31/13

1 Glendale Woods Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Flynn
Seller: Karen D. Terenzini
Date: 05/23/13

12 Helen Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Malinda Bresnahan
Seller: Wendy McGannon
Date: 05/30/13

37 Maple St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John L. Meunier
Seller: Thomas W. Granelli
Date: 05/28/13

76 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nancy A. Ruscio
Seller: Timothy J. Seney
Date: 05/30/13

WARE

9 Dunham Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: New York Community Bank
Seller: Charlene M. Kopec
Date: 05/20/13

26 Pine St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Anair
Seller: Teresa S. Mazik
Date: 05/31/13

7 Sczygiel Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jesse W. Carter
Seller: Jonathan A. Goff

10 Woodland Hts.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Wood
Seller: Michael L. Wentworth
Date: 05/30/13

WESTHAMPTON

253 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Bryan Sansouci
Seller: Mark Robinson
Date: 05/30/12

47 South Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Christopher W. Norris
Seller: Charles Bobala
Date: 05/21/13

WILLIAMSBURG

67 Ashfield Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Colby W. Canon
Seller: M. J. Fredette
Date: 05/31/13

89 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David Zimicki
Seller: Bryan T. Lashway
Date: 05/29/13

178 Old Post Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sarah R. Freund
Seller: Andrew C. MacLachlan
Date: 05/22/13

WORTHINGTON

98 Ridge Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Maria P. Beere
Seller: Eileen V. O’Connor
Date: 05/29/13

Opinion
Education Reform at 20; There’s Work to Do

By Tom Birmingham
If you had told me on that hot day in Malden 20 years ago when Gov. Bill Weld signed the Education Reform Act that over 90% of Massachusetts students would pass MCAS, or that the Commonwealth’s SAT scores would rise for 13 consecutive years, or that our students would become the first in every category in every grade on national testing known as “the Nation’s Report Card,” or that Massachusetts would rank at or near the top in international science tests, I would have thought you wildly optimistic.
Massachusetts public schools have achieved all these results and more since 1993, but there is still more to do. I am troubled, for instance, by race- and class-based achievement gaps. Nonetheless, two decades after the passage of education reform, we have much to celebrate.
Hardworking students and committed teachers deserve the lion’s share of credit for our success, but policy makers established a structure that enabled educational progress. The Education Reform Act is a complicated piece of legislation containing many innovative initiatives, including the creation of charter schools.
But for all its complexity, the Education Reform Act can be reduced, in essence, to two propositions: We will make a massive infusion of progressively distributed dollars into our public schools, and in return, we demand high standards and accountability from all education stakeholders. This grand bargain is the cornerstone of education reform.
Our fidelity to these two core principles helps explain our extraordinary achievements. Throughout the 1990s and in the first years of this century, support for public education was the top priority of state government, and our budgets reflected this. From 1993 to 2002, state spending on public schools increased 8% per year, for a total of more than $2 billion. Our success correlated with the adoption and application of the criterion-based MCAS testing, with state leaders (notably including Paul Cellucci) united in support despite repeated requests to retreat.
Today, I fear we may be veering away from the act’s two core values — adequate funding and rigorous standards. If we abandon the bedrock principles that have proven to be historically successful, we imperil the progress we have made. In the last decade, support for public schools lost its primacy on Beacon Hill and state budgets reflect that. Today our inflation-adjusted education appropriation is the same as it was in 2002.
In contrast to the generous expansion of the 1990s, education funding for the last decade has remained flat. As a result, according to the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, many (mostly low-income) school districts simply do not have the resources needed to provide the caliber of education envisioned in the reform act’s foundation budget.
I also fear that universal high standards and objective assessments are being jettisoned in favor of a return to vague expectations and fuzzy standards. The Patrick administration’s embrace of so-called “21st-century skills” elevates concepts like “global awareness” and “systems thinking” to new prominence in the public-school curriculum. I’m all for higher-order thinking, but students must accumulate the background knowledge that gives them something to think about.
As education theorist E.D. Hirsch Jr. has demonstrated, achievement gaps are really knowledge gaps. Poor kids tend to have access to less background knowledge outside school than privileged kids. Unless poor kids are exposed to the same academically rich content in school that more affluent kids can get at home, we consign these students to second-class citizenship.
I’m also troubled by the Commonwealth’s willingness to replace our tried-and-true standards and MCAS with totally unproven national standards and testing. This conversion will come at an estimated cost of $360 million for new textbooks, professional development, and technology, according to the Pioneer Institute.
I am not suggesting that we adorn our public schools with “Mission Accomplished” banners. Indeed, we must always strive to improve K-12 public education. But education reform has worked far better than we could have reasonably hoped. Given our incontrovertible educational successes, those seeking changes should bear in mind the admonition of the Hippocratic oath: “First, do no harm.”

Tom Birmingham, former president of the Massachusetts Senate, is senior counsel at Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP. He coauthored the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993.

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Aldrich, Lisa M.
156 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Anthony, Tony
62 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Arroyo, Ricardo
Arroyo, Milagros
5 Deveau St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/17/13

AZPCO of Hadley Inc.
Arizona Pizza
AZPCO of Clifton Park Inc.
Montra, Inc.
Trask, Robert W.
Trask, Erin M.
3 Silvermine Lane
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Ball, Charles M.
Ball, Dawn Y.
1286 North St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Barton, Kimberle P.
a/k/a Schneewind, Kimberle P.
4 Mount Vernon Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/13

Boisvere, Michael S.
31 Sunset Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Boyd, Michael A
Boyd, Tammy L.
82 Strong Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/13

Bozyk, Christopher
Bozyk, Francisca
a/k/a Navarro, Francisca
2452 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/13

Brownson, Shannon
434 Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Casterella, John
23 Westminister St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/13

Conrad, Richard
P.O. Box 811
Goshen, MA 01032
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Cote, Kelsey L.
a/k/a Dixon, Kelsey
100 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Cote, Raymond W.
a/k/a Dukette, Raymond M.
100 Pequot Point Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Crapps, Ronnie E.
Barber-Crapps, Sarah A.
133 St. James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/13

Czuchra, Kenneth J.
a/k/a Zukes Mac Shack
25 Rita Mary Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/13

D & D Remodeling
Beach, David J.
121 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Dallmeyer, Mark E.
Dallmeyer, Marcia M.
75 Shaker Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Davis, Donald V.
263 Grove St.
Apartment 1B
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/21/13

DeCaro, Elvia Giovanna
137 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

DeChristopher, Donna C.
a/k/a Jorgensen, Donna C.
26 Old Mill Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Dufresne Entertainment
Dufresne, Dusti V.
85 Lincoln St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Echard, Jason B.
Echard, Lisa A.
76 Highland Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Fatima, Bilqis
32 Charbonneau Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/13

Ferguson, Sean A.
14 Royal Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Glenowicz, John J.
Glenowicz, Louise M.
405 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Graham, James F.
63 Harvard St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Graves, Ashley W.
a/k/a Reopell, Robin M.
Graves, Robin M.
P.O. Box 297
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/13

Gwozdzik, Katherine Ellen
a/k/a Marinello, Katherine Ellen
27 Labrie Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Herr, Traci D.
a/k/a Czelusniak, Traci Donna
955 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/13

JLEM Landscaping Co.
Hulland, Robert L.
a/k/a Hulland, Larry
Hulland, Jill M.
12 Kathy Way
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Kelly, Richard F
Kelly, Debra A.
34 Meadowbrook Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/13

King, Raymond J.
229 Cadwell Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Kirby, Tara L.
92 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Krstyen, Daniel
16 Sargent St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/13

Le, Bong
P.O. Box 81412
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Ledoux, Verna
5 Ronald Cir.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/13

Leone, Ann Marie
85 Euclid Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Lovely, Michael Arnold
Lovely, Allison Marie
854 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/13

Lyne, William R
Lyne, Dina M.
a/k/a Peters, Dina M.
54 Kensington St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Mann, Holly Marie
4B Cummings Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Manning, Susan
9 Grant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Meeker, Harold A.
119 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Moreno, Lawrence A.
55 6th St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/13

Muzzy, William
Muzzy, Adrianne
43 Noblehurst Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Orange Blossom
Royal, David W.
Royal, Leanne
85 Lincoln Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Pavlakos, Antonios
Pavlakos, Jacqueline Ann
11B Sunnyside Ave.
Rutland, MA 01543
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Pelletier, Maria S.
149 Fernbank Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/13

Poreda, Michael J.
125 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/13

Rand, Jill A.
75 Commercial St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Rent to Own Autos
Gaynor, Brian David
127 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Rogers, William I.
P.O. Box 609
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/20/13

Savage, Katherine M.
47 Mountainview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Shamleffer, William Paul
Shamleffer, Noel Alwood
18 Wesson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Sherokow, Dana G.
Sherokow, Candace L.
a/k/a Thibodeau, Candace L.
101 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/23/13

St. Pierre, Kathrine J.
30 Tom St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/13

Subocz, Jason E.
12 Harvey St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Swanson, Philip L.
303 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/13

Torres, Janessa M.
98 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Vail, Michael Kane
Vail, Jennifer Marie
73 Hall Road
Apt No. 10
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Vescovi, Paul A.
Vescovi, Domenica A.
46 Arthur Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

Vickery, David R.
18 Kent Ave., Apt. 1A
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/23/13

Waters, Kristopher Alan
178 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/13

White, Darnelle
65 Broadway St., Apt. 10
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/13

Wolons, Martin D.
23 Mt. Jefferson Road
Hubbardston, MA 01452
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/13

Woods, Kelly
77 Laurel St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/13

Wright, Bruce G.
38 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/13

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and June 2013.

AGAWAM

AHP Plumbing
533 South West St.
Kenneth Perry

KMJ Videography
49 Morningside Circle
Frank Disco

Valley Painting
77 Autumn St.
Ken Zeltner

Wicked in Pink Run
53 Fairview St.
Robert Alves

AMHERST

Amherst Coffee
28 Amity St.
Mukunda Feldman

Custom Events
330 Pine St.
Karen Berrio

Dunn, Etal
989 South East St.
David Dunn

Homespun Event Design
71 North Pleasant St.
Amanda Robertson

CHICOPEE

BMG Home Services, LLC
149 Beauchamp Ter.
Marek Gusciora

Jerards Home Improvement and Commercial Services
16 Dale St.
Jorge Raul Rivera

Olus Painting
269 Chicopee St.
Elmira Usmonova

Profiles Hair and Nails
12 Sheridan St.
Lisa Ann Lefebvre

Signature Hair
1189 Memorial Dr.
Hang Bui

The Hair Force
358 Britton St.
Pamela Doyle

HADLEY

Horton Tank Graphics
47 East St.
Arthur Larson

Sobasko Cordwood & Logging
28 Lawrence Plain Road
Anthony Sobasko

The Work Horse Group Inc.
43 West St.
Susan R. Woods

Valley Dentists
138 Russell St.
Connecticut River Valley Dentist

HOLYOKE

C-Mart
1500 Northampton St.
Syed R. Mobeen

Hidden Hollow Floral Designs
244 Rock Valley Road
Marcia Cassidy

Kennedy Fried Chicken
333 High St.
Yasser Hussain

La Copa Inc.
447 Main St.
Aida DeJesus

Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
1233 Main St.
Daniel P. Moen

NORTHAMPTON

Beets and Barley Catering
184 North St.
Leslie L. Lucio

CD Laborers
80 Damon Road
Christopher Ducey

Minute Clinic Diagnostic of MA
366 King St.
Kimberly DeSousa

Northampton Country Club
135 Main St.
James Casagrande

Uptown Paws
123 Hawley St.
Robin Mulligan

PALMER

Eddy’s
21 Wilbraham St.
Ed Francis

Fusions Mods
18 Barker St.
Todd Nulph

TLD Assets
1118 Park St.
Darnel Ali

Wedgewood Motel
1430 Park St.
Stanley R. Lamb

SPRINGFIELD

Lindsay Entertainment
45 Crabtree St.
Maurice Lindsay

Mara’s Hands of Light
11 Eton St.
Mara M. Veronesi

Network Technology Academy
1655 Main St.
Ronald L. Cook

New Divas
1153 Main St.
Ramon DeJesus

Nunez Tax Services
196 Dickinson St.
Sonia N. Torres

Panda House
1673 Main St.
Yong H. Chen

Perez Family Restaurant
57 Taylor St.
Jorge Perez Jr.

Recovery Express
119 Wilbraham Ave.
Calvin V. Wilson

Richard Electric
71 Mayfair Ave.
Richard Lantigua

Rico Peru Latin Flava
176 ½ Main St.
Juliano J. Callirgos

Signature Turf Services
75 Woodlawn St.
David C. McAlary

Six Corner Barber Shop
296 Hancock St.
John Miller

South End Package Store
32 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Faiza Atif

Spring Valley Mart
612 Carew St.
Masood Ghani

Sudsy Bubbles Inc.
555 State St.
Kelly M. Healey

The E-Store
98 William Road
Kencin Junior

The Paintball King, LLC
1655 Boston Road
Baldomero Martinez

UR Discount Tobacco
1207 Parker St.
Fazal U. Rehman

VIP Cuts
445 Main St.
Andres Ortiz

William Home Improvement
71 Greene St.
William Aponte

Woman of Confidence Coach
20 Orlando St.
Dawn Leaks

XXX Security & Protection
446 Franklin St.
Damaris Rodriguez

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Delta Affordable Construction
33 Birnie Ave.
Vladimir Gargun

Eci Biotech Recruiters
569 Elm St.
William Beattie

Exportacion/Importacion
33 Allen St.
Armando Ramirez

Healing Temple Outreach
9 Willow Ave.
Barbara A. Washington

Ladder 8
139 South Blvd.
Alanna Burwell

Minute Clinic Diagnostic
928 Riverdale St.
Kimberly DeSousa

Northern Granite, LLC
380 Union St.
Vyacheslav Katko

Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home
1043 Westfield St.
Francis X. O’Brien

Wedding Inspirations
31 Field St.
Jessica M. Dziewit

West Side Tire & Auto Services
930 Memorial Ave.
Holyoke Tire & Auto

Departments Incorporations

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

BELCHERTOWN

Quabbin Soccer Academy Inc., 9 Heritage Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Matthew Schiffer, same. Provide youth soccer clinics to players of all abilities.

Quality Payroll Services Inc., 24 Pheasant Run, Belchertown, MA 01007. Payroll services.

BRIMFIELD

Webrising Data Services Inc., 291 Sturbridge Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Kevin Matthew Hebert, same. Providing consulting and technical services.

CHICOPEE

William Sung DMD PC., 2220 Pendleton Ave., Chicopee, MA 01022. William Sung, same. Dentistry.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Wild Olive Inc., 10 Lynwood Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Carmine Manzi, same. Pizzeria restaurant selling food, beer and wine.

EASTHAMPTON

T & Y Enterprises Inc., 25K Franklin St., Easthampton, MA 01027, Tamer Mahdy, same. Retail and real estate operations.

Zato Inc., 20 Reservation Road, Easthampton, MA 01027. John Holbrook, same. Software and consulting.

FEEDING HILLS

Positive Reflections Inc., 22 Oriole Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Raymond Nadeau, same. Salon and day spa.

HADLEY

Pegasus Investment Corp., 8 Pine Hill Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Savida Justine Sachar, 18 Grand Oak Farm Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Equipment Rental.

Pioneer Valley Realty Group Inc., 2 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Mark Osborn, same. Real Estate Brokerage Company.

HOLYOKE

Santiago Professional Cleaning Services Corp., 582 South Summer St., Suite #1323, Holyoke, MA 01040. Commercial cleaning services.

LONGMEADOW

River Dogs Baseball Club Inc., 73 Stirling St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. John Valencia, same. Baseball club.

The Greater Springfield Amateur Athletic Organization Inc., 67 Woodside Dr., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Kevin Wright, same.

LEE

Onyx Exports Inc., 40 Willow St., South Lee, MA 01260. Christopher Matthews, same. Export.

NORTHAMPTON

The Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board Inc., 136 Damon Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Richard O’Brien, 576 Merriam Ave., Leominster, MA 01453. To review and rank applications submitted to Mass. Department of Conservation.

SOUTH DEERFIELD

The Creative Journalism Group Inc., 5A Graves St., South Deerfield, MA 01373. Andrew Adamek, same. Research, report, produce and distribute, factual stories about the impact of deindustrialization.

SOUTHWICK

Osowski and Osowski Dental PC., 821 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Anne Osowski, same. Dental services.

SPRINGFIELD

Paraiba Cleaning Corp., 45 East Bay Path Terrace, Springfield, MA 01109. Everaldo Pontes, same. Cleaning company.

Punta Cana Restaurant & Bar Inc., 137 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA. Dionisio Antonio Moya, 100 Melha Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Food services.

Shree Sai Petroleum Corp., 419 Allen St., Springfield, MA 01108. Riddhi Vyas, 188 Sumner Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. To operate convenience store and gas station.

Veterans With Vision Inc., 1697 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Patrick Gore, 421 North Main St., New Haven, CT 01053. To provide programs and services in effort to combat and end veterans homelessness.

Virtual Tech Inc., 856 Central St., Springfield, MA 01105. Jeremy Branco, same. Provide free and low cast training for computer technology within the commonwealth.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Perfect Union Inc., 292 Belmont Ave., West Springfield, Ma 01089. Robert Wheten, 902 Florence Road, Florence, MA 01062. Provide education tutoring programs to students who are struggling in grades k-12.

Ranjha Brothers Inc. 24 Myron St., Apt. 18, West Springfield, MA 01089. Hassan Ranjna, same. Retail grocery store.

Turek Mechanical Design Inc., 109 Green Meadow Lane, West Springfield, MA 01089. Paul Turek, same. Contract mechanical design, machine design, tooling, equipment installation, create mechanical design.

Briefcase Departments

Eastman Chemical to Convert Indian Orchard Site to Natural Gas
SPRINGFIELD — Eastman Chemical Company intends to convert the coal-fired boiler at its Indian Orchard site, which it acquired as part of its acquisition of Solutia in 2012, to natural gas combustion by January 2016. (Solutia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastman.) “Several factors have led to this announcement,” said David Lahr, plant manager for the Indian Orchard site, “including compliance with new regulatiory requirements, Eastman’s commitment to protecting local air quality, as well as the abundance of domestic natural gas at prices increasingly competitive with coal.” The Indian orchard site currently operates three boilers — two natural gas units and a coal fired unit. The conversion to natural gas will allow the Indian Orchard site to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent industrial boiler regulations, said Lahr. Several years before EPA finalized these regulations, Solutia discussed with the Mass. Department of Environmental Protection that the site was strongly considering a switch to natural gas combustion to meet its steam and electricity needs in order to comply with these regulations once they became final. Currently, the deadline by which Eastman must comply with these boiler regulations is Jan. 31, 2016.

STCC, WNE Sign Articulation Agreement for Online Business Program
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Western New England University (WNE) recently signed an articulation agreement to provide a coordinated online business degree completion program. The two colleges have been working together informally over the past few years to provide this opportunity to STCC and WNE students. However, the formal signing of this articulation agreement creates an opportunity for STCC students to transfer to Western New England University as a junior, but also allows these students to take classes online — providing them with more flexibility in how they earn their bachelor’s degree. STCC Dean of the School of Business and Information Technologies Leona Ittleman said she credits both STCC and WNE faculty for the work they have done to make this agreement between the campuses a reality. “Many of our best and brightest students transfer to Western New England University and receive the benefits of both colleges’ experience and dedication to student learning,” said Ittleman. “And having an online program is not only convenient for our students, but it also provides them with unlimited access to the resources of both campuses.”

Mass. BHE OKs Policy Change on Dorms at Community Colleges
BEDFORD — The Mass. Board of Higher Education (BHE) recently approved a policy change to allow consideration of campus proposals to build residence halls at any of the state’s 15 community colleges. The measure was approved on a unanimous vote at the Board’s last scheduled meeting of the year. BHE policy in effect since 1980 precluded consideration of residence halls at community colleges. The vote to change the policy establishes Massachusetts as the 40th state to permit the construction of student housing on community college campuses. Nationwide, 22% of community colleges offer student housing, mostly at medium-sized institutions located in rural areas. The concept is neither new nor novel; other states have more than 20 years’ experience in offering and managing student housing at two-year institutions. The overall percentage of community college students housed in residence halls, however, remains relatively small. “I want to stress that this is not a decision to initiate a program of student housing construction at community colleges,” said Richard M. Freeland, Commissioner of Higher Education. “Rather, this is a vote to be prepared to consider proposals in cases where they may enhance the educational experience of our students.” The department’s research indicates that residential life at community colleges has a positive impact on academic outcomes such as graduation rates. Students who live on campus are more fully integrated into college life, resulting in overall higher levels of academic achievement. A similar, positive association between dorms and academic achievement has long been substantiated at four-year colleges and universities. “Among all community colleges across the nation, we see a statistically significant association between the existence of student housing and increased graduation rates,” said Carlos Santiago, senior deputy commissioner for Academic Affairs at the Department of Higher Education. To date, only one Massachusetts community college has expressed public interest in a student housing proposal. Mount Wachusett Community College, located in Gardner, has indicated that it would investigate the feasibility of establishing a residential life program and facility.

Company Notebook Departments

VizConnect Opens Headquarters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD —  Mobile marketing technology and communications firm VizConnect Inc. recently announced the opening of its headquarters in Springfield, and the official launch of its North American operations. Recently named one of the five top technology start-ups to watch by the Boston Business Journal (June 4, 2013), VizConnect was founded in 2011 by a team of partners, including 20-year media veteran and Associated Press and Emmy award winning on-air personality Edward Carroll. VizConnect is a video-management service that will allow businesses of all sizes to easily incorporate high-definition video into print advertising and their existing social media. Businesses of all size can use VizConnect’s platform to easily leverage the power of video and a call-to-action screen to market their products and services while also interacting and engaging their target customers. “We’re thrilled to call Springfield our home,” said Carroll of the decision to keep the business in Western Mass. “We could have launched this effort from Cambridge or even Los Angeles, but it’s important to us to be part of building this community that has been so instrumental in our development.” The team of founding partners includes Paul Cooleen, president of VizConnect, a former bond trader with deep ties to Wall Street; Jim Henderson, chief information officer, chief counsel and Boston-based attorney; and Brian Dee, director of Business Development. With subscribers located around the country, VizConnect currently serves a diverse group of businesses in a wide variety of industries, including real estate, restaurants, automobile sales, sports franchises and general contracting vendors. VizConnect also counts several non-profit organizations as customers. VizConnect’s online tools are sold through a network marketing structure, further offering immense opportunities to business people interested in building their own companies. The company offers its distributors — independent business associates — an opportunity to sell and distribute this web-based program as the foundation for their own independent businesses.

Big Y Debuts Solar Array
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. recently announced the completion of its new solar array at 151 Cottage St. at its Store Support Center in Springfield. This new array spreads across three acres and includes 2,178 solar panels with a 643kw DC array. Annual electrical production yield is expected to be 750,000 kilowatt hours, which will offset the company’s electrical consumption by 15% or 1 ½ months at Big Y’s corporate offices and distribution center. Real Goods Solar Energy, Western Mass Electric Company, and local contractors such as Cotton Tree Service and L&D Construction, installed the panels over the past five months. Employees and visitors can view the array’s electrical generation via a monitor in the company’s café. It is Big Y’s third solar installation in Massachusetts; at the Big Y World Class Markets in Lee and Franklin, rooftop solar arrays have been helping to offset electrical consumption since June 2012. An opening event was staged June 27 at Big Y’s headquarters, at which state and local representatives helped inaugurate the new panels. State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Richard Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Center for Eco-Technology executive director John Majercak and their Green Business Services director Lorenzo Macaluso shared the podium in recognition of Big Y. The company has long been recognized as a leader in innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. In collaboration with the Center for EcoTechnology (CET), a non-profit environmental organization that helps businesses improve environmental performance, Big Y began diverting food waste from landfills across the state. It began diverting food waste from disposal in the mid 1990s and today, all 61 stores recycle cardboard, paper and film plastics. More than 80% of its Massachusetts markets utilize active composting programs. In 2011, Big Y diverted more than 16,000 tons of materials from landfills. Last year, Big Y was recognized by the state for its significant accomplishments. In addition, it passed the 80% certification rate statewide to earn regulatory relief from the MassDEP Waste Ban Enforcement and earned Supermarket Recycling Program Certification. Big Y is also an inaugural participant in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge. Other renewable-energy solutions implemented by Big Y include full building- management systems in each store to control lighting, refrigeration, and other HVAC units to insure optimal performance. This system also reduces lighting and temperatures at nighttime when the stores are closed. Other initiatives include the installation of glass doors in all dairy and frozen food cases along with electronically commutated motors to lower energy consumption. Variable speed drives on rooftop air handling units and cooking exhaust hoods, advanced refrigeration systems with reduced refrigerant charges, rooftop dehumidification units, and highly energy efficient case motors all contribute to reducing Big Y’s energy footprint. Additionally, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, pull down covers for open multideck cases and efficient lighting design continue to help the chain save over 800,000 kwh per year in energy consumption. Before the installation of their new solar array, these savings are equivalent to 1283 barrels of oil, 61,844 gallons of gasoline or 108 cars being taken off of the road. Big Y is also one of the first retailers to install electric-car-charging stations, which are currently active at four of their Massachusetts  locations — Northampton, Lee, Franklin, and Walpole.  Customers can conveniently use the chargers for free while they shop. Since installation, 482 cars have charged more than 461 hours saving more than 1,879 (kg) of greenhouse  gases and 223 gallons of gasoline. According to Gary Kuchyt, Big Y’s manager of energy and sustainability, “Saving resources is important to us as a company — not only is it good business, but it’s simply the right thing to do. I am proud to say that Big Y has been committed to conserving energy and reducing waste for over 40 years.”

ESB to Receive ‘Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’ Award
EASTHAMPTON —  Easthampton Savings Bank announced that on July 9, it will receive the ‘Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” award. The presentation will take place at the bank’s main office at 36 Main St. in Easthampton. The nomination was made by Darci Furr, assistant manager at the bank’s Westfield Office. Furr is a master sergeant in the Mass. Air National Guard, and has been deployed to Saudi Arabia from 2001 to 2002, and to Qatar in 2005 and 2010. Furr, whose current unit of assignment is the Force Support Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, has served for 15 years. In her nomination Furr called Easthampton Savings Bank a “pillar of the Pioneer Valley business community, that is fully deserving of recognition due to exceptional support of military service members.” She talked about the Veteran’s Day drives that the bank has done for the past six years to collect items from employees to send to a military unit who has a member with a direct relationship to the bank. Furr also talked about her personal experience with the bank’s support of military service members. She commented that during the entire 15 years as an employee of ESB and as a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard her managers have been very accommodating to her military duty needs; including last-minute scheduling changes, extended temporary duty periods, and monthly drill weekends.  In addition, the bank voluntarily provides a pay differential for service members whose military salaries are less than that of their bank income. Furr also commented that her direct supervisor also took the time to keep in touch with Furr’s husband, who remained state side. She also added that the bank’s culture is a direct reflection of the leadership and caring guidance of Bill Hogan, the long-time president and CEO of ESB; a former Guardsman himself. Furr concluded her nomination by saying “ESB is a model employer in many ways, not the least of which is its exceptional support of military service members. Selection for the Above and Beyond Award would recognize ESB publicly for something I have known for my 15 years of employment there.”

Polish National Credit Union pledges $50,000 for new Chicopee Senior Center
CHICOPEE — In a check presentation ceremony recently at The Polish National Credit Union’s Main Street, Chicopee headquarters, PNCU pledged the second of two $25,000 donations to support the construction of the new Chicopee Senior Center on Main Street. PNCU previously donated $25,000 in 2012 for the Senior Center. PNCU President and CEO James P. Kelly made the presentation to Richard J. Kos and Ernest N. Laflamme, Jr., co-chairs of the senior center fund raising committee, and Marie Laflamme, a member of the capital campaign. “This is an effort that goes right to the heart of what the Polish National Credit Union is all about,” said Kelly. “These are our members, and this is our community, and we’re proud to be a part of it.”

Nejaime’s Wine Cellar Unveils Renovated Stores in Lenox, Stockbridge
LENOX/ STOCKBRIDGE — Nejaime’s Wine Cellars recently completed extensive expansion-and-remodeling projects at its Lenox and Stockbridge locations. Owner Joe Nejaime said ongoing grand reopenings are an opportunity for patrons to see and taste new selections the stores can now offer. “Our goal in both stores was to create a brighter and more spacious shopping experience,” he said. “The Lenox store has expanded by approximately 1,900 square feet, nearly doubling its size, and the Stockbridge store has been remodeled and rearranged to make better use of the space.” Both stores received new deli cases, freezers, and flooring, and the Lenox location will also benefit from a rehabbed parking lot. Nejaime noted that the stores’ selection of picnic items and accessories — popular among Tanglewood attendees — have been expanded as a result, as have their beer selection, high-end wines, fine whiskey, prepared foods, and specialty groceries including cheese, crackers, gluten-free items, gourmet chocolates, cookies, and other snacks, as well as gifts and accessories.

Agenda Departments

‘Second Chances’ Exhibit
Through July 25: Springfield Pulse Artspace presents a unique exhibition featuring innovative and colorful local artist Whitney Wood Rahm. “Second Chances: Balancing Passion, Purpose, and Obligation” features an eclectic range of original works by Rahm, including her whimsical and popular “Friendly Monsters,” made from barn board, scrap lumber, and found parts. Also on exhibit are Rahm’s highly inventive rescued and revived furniture, contemporary paintings, and unique photography. In addition, the exhibition will include a participatory art experience, where viewers will have a part in providing input for an upcoming piece to be created by Rahm. The exhibit is on display at 11 Pearl Street, Suite 235, Springfield, weekdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Wistariahurst Exhibition
Through August: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke has unveiled its Summer Gallery Exhibition, “Behind the Scenery: Sketches to Cityscapes.” Local artist Caleb Colon gives an intimate look at the artist’s process of selection, direction, and creation, featuring displays of the works as paintings begin, progress, and finally reach completion. Works shown in the exhibition are inspired by local scenes and sites along the Connecticut River. Studies, sketches, and photos are also on view, showing another layer of the process. Works are on view through August. Gallery admission is $3.

Yidstock 2013
July 18-21: Yidstock 2013: The Festival of New Yiddish Music will bring the top names in klezmer to the stage at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst. The Klezmer Conservatory Band will kick off Yidstock on July 18, and the festival will continue with Klezperanto and Margot Leverett & the Klezmer Mountain Boys; Brass Khazones: Steven Bernstein and Frank London; the Wholesale Klezmer Band; Golem; and the Yidstock All-Stars. The weekend will conclude with a massive jam, featuring a Yidstock All-Stars band with players from the weekend’s bands, under the musical directorship of Frank London. Among those all-stars are two of the greatest clarinetists in klezmer, Ilene Stahl of Klezperanto and Margot Leverett of the Klezmer Mountain Boys. A series of workshops and talks is also on the schedule, including a Yiddish folk-dance workshop led by internationally renowned Steve Weintraub; a lecture by Hankus Netsky, a founder of the Klezmer Conservatory Band; an instrumental klezmer workshop; and a talk by author and music critic Seth Rogovoy. Back by popular demand, Yosi’s Kosher Falafel Tent will once again be serving an assortment of great food. For more information and to purchase tickets and festival passes (a limited number of passes are available and sell out quickly), visit yiddishbookcenter.org/yidstock or call (413) 256-4900.

Golf Tournament
July 22: The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts will hold its Annual Golf Classic at Crestview Country Club in Agawam. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. with a noon shotgun start for an 18-hole scramble. The cost is $140 per person, which includes golf and cart, lunch and tournament banquet, and team and skill prize eligibility. New this year is the Tee & Tan Golf Option, a nine-hole golf scramble followed by relaxation on a chaise at Crestview’s scenic pool area. The cost for the banquet only is $30. For registration and details, visit www.womensfund.net.

Western Mass. Business Expo 2013
Nov. 6: Planning is underway for the Western Mass. Business Expo 2013, a day-long business-to-business event to take place at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield. This fall’s show, the third edition of the Expo, which is again being produced by BusinessWest, will feature more than 150 exhibitors, seminars on timely issues of the day, special Show Floor Theater presentations, breakfast and lunch programs, and the wrap-up Expo social, which has become a not-to-be-missed networking event. Details of the specific programming will be printed in upcoming editions of BusinessWest and can also be seen online at www.wmbexpo.com or www.businesswest.com. For more information on the event or to reserve booth space, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Departments People on the Move

Steven Mitus

Steven Mitus

Steven Mitus, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Balise Motor Sales Co., was recently honored as the 2013 Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year at the ACCGS annual meeting. The award is given annually to honor the memory of Richard J. Moriarty, a long-time active participant in the ACCGS and individual who gave of his time, talent, and personal and professional resources to the local community. Currently, Mitus serves as a trustee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and chairs its audit and finance committees; a trustee of Baystate Health and a member of its compensation and audit committees; a trustee of Willie Ross School for the Deaf and member of its executive committee and former Chair of its audit committee; a trustee of the National Conference for Community and Justice; a director of Health New England; and a corporator of PeoplesBank. Formerly, Mitus served as a trustee of the Springfield Technical Community College Foundation and served as its treasurer and chair of the investment committee; a trustee for the Mass.State Automobile Dealers Association; a trustee of Sisters of Providence Health System and a member of its finance committee; a trustee and vice chair of Brightside for Families and Children; and a director of New England Public Radio and Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts. Mitus has served in his present capacity with Balise since 1986 and is a certified public accountant and a chartered global management accountant.
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Lauren Pellegrino

Lauren Pellegrino

Berkshire Community College (BCC) recently named Lauren Pellegrino Director of Recreational Services for the college’s Paterson Field House. She is responsible for overseeing the facilities, including the pool, tennis courts, soccer fields, fitness center, and gymnasium. She also is involved with fitness and wellness programming for students, faculty, and staff. Pellegrino formerly served the Berkshire South Regional Community Center in Great Barrington as Fitness And Wellness Manager and previously served as assistant to the Director of Athletics & Wellness Center at The College of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, N.Y. Pellegrino holds a bachelor’s degree from Adelphi University in Garden City, N.Y., is currently working toward a master’s degree at Bay Path College, and is a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
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Mark Teed

Mark Teed

Mark Teed, principal of Teed Capital Management recently joined Raymond James as senior vice president for investments. With more than 30 years of financial services experience, Teed is an investment advisor with more than $225 million in client assets under management and a registered broker in 23 states and territories. He is a regular commentator for local TV news on market and investment trends.
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The Springfield law firm of Weiner & Lange announced the addition of Jennifer Butler as an Associate. She will concentrate her practice in the areas of bankruptcy and commercial litigation.
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Dr. Robert Campbell, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, adult spine surgeon, and orthopedic trauma surgeon, recently joined the medical staff Cooley Dickinson Hospital and sees patients at Hampshire Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Campbell received his medical degree with honors from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and completed his orthopedic surgery at Brown University-Rhode Island Hospital, where he also completed fellowships in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma. Campbell earned board certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is dual fellowship-trained in spine care and orthopedic trauma. In addition, Campbell served four years as an active duty orthopedic surgeon in U.S. Army and completed a tour in Afghanistan.
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Consolidated Health Plans Inc. (CHP), a Berkshire Hathaway Company, recently announced the appointment of Drew DiGiorgio as President. He will oversee management of sales and marketing, claims operations, customer service, audit, special risk and human resources.  DiGiorgio has been an integral part of Consolidated Health Plans over the past 18 years, and through his involvement in sales, marketing, carrier and client relations, product development, account management, and provider relations, has allowed CHP to grow into one of the most successful businesses in Western Mass. DiGiorgio holds a BA in Business from Framingham State University.
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Diane Kieras-Ciolkos, owner of Escapes For Everyone in Hadley, has been named as one of 96 Travel Impression Ambassadors fro a newly launched program, www.travimp.com/ambassadorprogram, and will act as a brand advocate for Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas through September Kieras-Ciolkos was selected by Travel Impressions and Atlantis based on her booking history, her personal experience and knowledge, and communication skills through social media.

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
413-253-0700

• July 15: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Presented by Hampshire Hospitality Group. Registration and Lunch 10:30 a.m. to noon; shotgun start at 12 noon; reception and dinner at 5 p.m. Cost: $125 per player.

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• July 11: See the Seminar Series listing above.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

• July 26: The 29th Annual Golf Tournament, 9 a.m., Southampton Country Club. Team fee: $400. Tee sponsorships available for $75-$125. Would you like to donate a raffle prize and/or something to the golfer’s gift bag? Contact the chamber to sign up a team, arrange a tee sponsor, or make a raffle prize or gift donation.

MASSACHUSETTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
massachusettschamberofcommerce.com
(413) 525-2506

• July 22: Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Tekoa Country Club, Westfield. Shotgun start: 11 a.m. Cost: $100 per golfer. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact the chamber office at (413) 525-2506 or e-mail [email protected].

NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

• July 10: Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. A casual mix and mingle with colleagues and friends. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Aug. 19: West of the River Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Golf Tournament, Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Presenting sponsor: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino of New England. Cost: $125 per golfer. For more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• July 18: July Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Sheraton Springfield, 1 Monarch Place, Springfield. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT
Arnold’s & Eddie’s Foods Inc. v. Nora’s Restaurant Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,198.32
Filed: 5/2/13

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Pagonis Live Bait, LTD v. Pioneer Valley Wholesale Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $29,275.35
Filed: 5/9/13

Sebastian Gledocki v. Associated Building Wreckers Inc. and Billy Kane
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/2/13

Stephanie Villineuve v. DeRenzy Document Solutions Inc., Mary DeRenzy and John Daigle
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/2/13

Trialco Inc. v. Diecast Connections Company Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $208,723.39
Filed: 4/29/13

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Matthew Boudreau and Shaylene Greenwood v. Affiliated Construction Services, Craig Orn and Ernie Austin
Allegation: Breach of construction contract: $25,000+
Filed: 3/21/13

Raymond A. Garrigle, executor of the estates of Maurice H. Pease and Nancy C. Pease v. Moors & Cabot Inc. and First Clearing, LLC
Allegation: Failure to remit invested funds on account upon request of duly appointed executor: $350,000
Filed: 4/18/13

Raymond Smith Jr. v. John’s Collision Inc. and John Oichiuzzo
Allegation: Breach of written agreement: $225,000
Filed: 5/31/13

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Adelphia Graphic Systems Inc. v. W.S. Sign Design Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $9,939.56
Filed: 5/8/13

Northern Tree Service Inc. v. Chapman Waterproofing Company
Allegation: Non-payment of tree removal services: $12,000
Filed: 4/25/13

Terracon Consultants Inc. v. Opportunity Development Group Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $10,971.22
Filed: 5/8/13

Departments Picture This

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Buy the Book

23Charlie Epstein, an area financial services expert known as “The 401k Coach,” recently presented the proceeds of the sales for his new book, Paychecks for Life, to the Square One Children’s Center in Springfield. Square One, a Springfield-based nonprofit established in 1883, provides early education and care to children and access to other services that their families may need to be successful. Epstein’s gift will enable the nonprofit to fund programs that help the community’s most vulnerable children to get ready for school, become life-long learners who succeed in school, and grow into self-sufficient adults. Top, Epstein, center, presents the ceremonial check for more than $17,000, to Kimberly Lee, vice president advancement with Square One, and William Sullivan, vice president of PeoplesBank and Square One board chair. Below, he spends some time with some of Square One’s young clients.

Commitment Check

PolishNatCreditUnionShowing its commitment to the new Chicopee Senior Center on Main Street, the Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) presented a check, the second of two $25,000 donations, to support the construction of the new structure. PNCU wrote the first check in 2012. Pictured, from left, are Richard Kos, co-chairman of the senior center fund-raising committee; Marie Laflamme, a member of the capital campaign; James P. Kelly PNCU president and CEO; and Ernest Laflamme, Jr., co-chairman of the senior center fund-raising committee.

Narration Connection

LinkToLibrariesOn Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m., area pre-school children have been treated to an ongoing Summer Reading program at Eastfield Mall through a collaboration between the mall and the nonprofit group Link to Libraries. The program provides trained readers to share stories with area children. Each child receives a new book following the story hour. Here, Link to Libraries reader David Porter has his audience riveted.

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2013.

AGAWAM

Regency Condominium Trust
340 Regency Park Dr.
$20,000 — Exterior renovation

AMHERST

Amherst College
Frost Library
$124,000 — New roof

Good Ol’ Daves
15 Cosby Ave.
$8,000 — Convert laundry room to full bath

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Savings Bank
229 Exchange St.
$33,000 — Strip and re-roof

City of Chicopee
5 West Main St.
$8,056,000 — Construct new senior center

Riverbend Medical Group
444 Montgomery St.
$200,000 — 3,000-square-foot interior renovation

NORTHAMPTON

518 Pleasant Street, LLC
518 Pleasant St.
$3,000 — Install fourth-floor windows

City of Northampton
42 Gothic St.
$23,000 — Replace front porch and stairs

City of Northampton
240 Main St.
$5,900 — Divide Veterans Affairs office into two

Linda Muerle
90 Pomeroy Terrace
$12,000 — Add finishes to Unit 2 daylight basement spaces

Northampton Terminal Assoc., LLP
1 Roundhouse Plaza
$4,400 — Remove non-bearing walls on third floor

Patrick Kirk Real Estate
137 North Main St.
$12,000 — Renovations

Peter St. Martin
111 Pleasant St.
$5,000 – Exterior renovations

M & S Holdings
8 Easthampton Road
$5,000 — Install vinyl siding

Maplewood Shops Inc.
2 Conz St.
$9,250 — Install employee bathroom

SOUTH HADLEY

South Hadley Fire Department
20 Woodbridge St.
$3,000 — Sign work

SPRINGFIELD

Bernie Medical, LLC
300 Bernie Ave.
$210,000 — Modification to existing tenant space

Gary Brill
381 Cooley St.
$201,000 — Interior remodel

Neslo Realty
245 Cadwell Dr.
$170,000 — Interior tenant fit-out

Nowak Funeral and Cremation Services
15 Ludlow Ave.
$31,000 — Re-roof

Prima 1, LLC
615 Belmont Ave.
$36,000 — Upgrade to parking lot

Pynchon Associates, LLC
1380 Main St.
$8,000 — Renovations for suites 404 & 406

Related Springfield Associates
10 Chestnut St.
$20,000 — Renovations

Tahir Chaudhary
1390 Allen St.
$119,000 — Store renovations

Verizon Wireless
20 Bernie Ave.
$12,000 — Six upgraded antennas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Tire Warehouse
818 Memorial Ave.
$67,000 — Erect 20-by-40-foot addition and renovate showroom

Town of West Springfield
26 Central St.
$130,000 — Renovations on third floor

Opinion
Why Springfield Should Vote ‘Yes’

There are a number of good reasons why Springfield residents should vote ‘yes’ when they go to the polls on July 16 to consider the host community agreement forged by city officials and administrators with MGM Resorts International — the next step in the process of deciding the winner of the license for a Western Mass. casino.
Maybe the most compelling is an argument made by a number of business leaders and economic development officials over the past year or so. The specific words expressed vary, but it usually sounds something like this: ‘if someone wants to spend $800 million in your city — you let them!’ (And while generally, exclamation points are not used in business writing, in this case, we’ll make an exception.)
OK, it’s not as simple as all that, but it’s actually very close. We’ll amend this argument slightly. ‘If someone wants to spend $800 million in your city, and there is no better (and in this case, no other) viable option for stimulating economic development and creating thousands of new jobs — you let them!’
We understand that there are a number of risks involved with casinos in general and urban casinos in particular — they simply haven’t worked in a number of regions of this country — but we believe that these are risks well worth taking.
That’s because in Springfield, a city that has been struggling for the better part of a half century now, there really is no ‘plan B’ when it comes to spurring new jobs, creating energy, and possibly resurrecting a neighborhood — in this case, the beleaguered, tornado-ravaged South End.
The proposed MGM Springfield complex has the potential to do all that. Yes, it also has the potential to come up considerably short with each of those assignments, but we don’t believe that it will. Its somewhat unique inside-out design will make this proposed facility part of a neighborhood, not a casino-in-a-box that sucks the life out of one.
But let’s look at this another way. Instead of focusing on the possible ramifications of a ‘yes’ vote, let’s consider what a ‘no’ vote means. Essentially it means that the Western Mass. casino — and yes, there will be one — will be located somewhere else, and there are at least two other landing spots.
If that happens, Springfield will not get the complications that come with construction of such a facility, or the traffic, or some of the problems that might come with a casino on the edge of its central business district.
But it also won’t get the chance to put itself back on the map, or reshape its South End neighborhood and achieve the revitalization that has eluded that area for nearly 50 years, or see the direct benefits in the form of contributions to nonprofits, investments in facilities and infrastructure, and donations that will boost public safety initiatives.
A ‘no’ vote will also result in a depressing return to the drawing board in search of another method of providing the economic spark needed to reverse this city’s fortunes. There has been little to come off that drawing board since Springfield’s manufacturing base started to erode just after World War II, and there is little to suggest that much else will come off it in the years to come.
MGM’s proposal for Springfield may not win the contest for the Western Mass. casino license. Indeed, the Mass. Gaming Commission may decide that another plan is more alluring and better for the Commonwealth. But this proposal can’t win unless Springfield voters provide the opportunity for it to get to the next level ‘And thus, we strongly urge them to do so.
We can state the case for this casino in a number of ways, but the argument we mentioned earlier does it best: ‘if someone wants to spend $800 million in your city — you let them!’
There’s that exclamation point again, and it is certainly needed.

Building Permits Departments
The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2013.

AGAWAM

Louis Egnatowich
525 Springfield St.
$18,000 — New roof

AMHERST

Amherst College
Campus Center
$285,000 — Cosmetic improvements

Johnson & Gata Realty, LLC
24 Webster Ct.
$5,000 — Replacement windows

United Church
121 North Pleasant St.
$1,040,000 — Expansion and renovation of Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Meeting House

CHICOPEE

Atlantic Construction
18 Arlington St.
$30,000 — Re-roof and re-side

Chicopee Housing Authority
Benoit Circle
$245,000 — Window replacement

Pioneer Cold
149 Plainfield St.
$70,000 — Install shipping doors and dock ramp pads

NORTHAMPTON

Chakalos Investments Inc.
345 Haydenville Road
$6,900,000 — Construct a three story 76,000-square-foot senior living retirement center

Cooley Dickinson Hospital
30 Locust St.
$115,000 — Renovate OB unit

Coolidge Center, LLC
47 Pleasant St.
$47,000 — Renovate second floor

Dimension Real Estate, LLC
59 Service Center Road
$13,000 — Replace roof, fascia, and soffit

Gleason Brothers, Inc.
1 Gleason Plaza
$15,000 — Interior renovation

Hampshire Property Group
25 Main St.
$47,000 — Construct interior partitions and staircase between 4th floor and mezzanine

Stop & Shop
238 King St.
$195,000 — Divide former video space into two spaces

The Coca Cola Company
48 Industrial Dr.
$120,000 — 2,300-square-foot addition foundation

Thorne’s Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$30,000 — Frame new dressing rooms

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$6,000 — New roof

SPRINGFIELD

1350 Main Street, LLC
1350 Main St.
$61,000 — Alterations to existing space for a fitness center on the ninth floor

1600 Main Street Inc.
1600 Main St.
$255,000 — 3,000-square-foot interior build out

Bernie Medical, LLC
300 Bernie Ave.
$42,500 — Renovation to existing space

Bethany Rd. Properties, LLC
121 Memorial Dr.
$260,000 — Create office space in existing building

C & W Real Estate Company, LLC
1200 Main St.
$75,000 — Alterations to create a television studio and offices

Colrest/State Street, LLC
600 State St.
$106,500 — Remodel of CVS

Main Sheldon, LLC
2684-2708 Main St.
$3,500 — Renovation to stairway

NE Enterprises
1200 West Columbus Ave.
$685,000 — Convert existing welcome center into restaurant and bar

Springfield College
250 Wilbraham Ave.
$780,000 — Addition of new stair tower to existing Locklin Hall

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1275 LLC
1275 Elm St.
$48,000 — New roof

La-Z-Boy Furniture
1299 Riverdale St.
$12,000 — Roof repair

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

165 Bray Road
Buckland, MA 01370
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Meredith A. Raftopoulos
Seller: Clinton Davis
Date: 05/15/13

CONWAY

1076 Pine Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Tracy R. Blaylock
Seller: Gary W. Kuck
Date: 05/15/13
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DEERFIELD

31 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $225,200
Buyer: Scott W. Lewis
Seller: Zaijac, Zislaw W., (Estate)
Date: 05/10/13

315 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Susan J. Howard
Seller: Richard J. Calisewski
Date: 05/10/13

GREENFIELD

13 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: TO Karlson Props. LLC
Seller: Mohammed Basal
Date: 05/16/13

7 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $569,000
Buyer: 325 Canton Street LLC
Seller: William F. Martin
Date: 05/17/13

51 East Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Agnes T. Atkinson
Seller: Michael Labombard
Date: 05/15/13

44 Verde Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Alexander M. Bourassa
Seller: Greenfield Coop Bank
Date: 05/09/13

20 Woodleigh Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Thomas K. Blankenship
Seller: Jonathan R. Leiws
Date: 05/17/13

LEVERETT

364 North Leverett Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Sawmill River TR
Seller: Susan C. Powers
Date: 05/08/13

206 Pratt Corner Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Nedeau
Seller: Denise M. Govoni
Date: 05/15/13

216 Pratt Corner Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Nedeau
Seller: Denise M. Govoni
Date: 05/15/13

MONTAGUE

49 Court Square
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Andrew W. Kostecki
Seller: Wendy E. Kostecki
Date: 05/15/13

197 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Marsha J. Bonnett
Seller: Eric C. Emond
Date: 05/08/13

NORTHFIELD

868 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Joel A. Nelson
Seller: Paul H. Robie
Date: 05/16/13

SHELBURNE

45 Water St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Peter J. Moser
Seller: Gail A. Bissell TR
Date: 05/08/13

110 Zerah Fiske Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $377,000
Buyer: Michael P. Labombard
Seller: Daniel E. Flint
Date: 05/15/13

WARWICK

460 Richmond Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Stewart
Seller: John W. Chandler
Date: 05/10/13

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

157 Cambridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Joseph M. Santaniello
Seller: Henrietta M. Shea
Date: 05/06/13

44 Campbell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Roberts
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/15/13

136 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Rexhep Nuhiu
Seller: Lyubov Shevchenko
Date: 05/08/13

170 Coyote Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Shawn L. Hammerschmidt
Seller: Dominic J. Candido
Date: 05/17/13

115 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Audrey Dwane
Seller: William E. Freeman
Date: 05/15/13

58 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jonathan L. Watson
Seller: Paul A. Tatro
Date: 05/17/13

89 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Keith M. Barlow
Seller: Martin M. Radewick
Date: 05/17/13

411 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Rochon
Seller: Roger H. Blood
Date: 05/15/13

52 Warren St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Sady
Seller: Howard J. Murphy
Date: 05/17/13

63 Zacks Way
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Lukasz Wilk
Seller: T. Russo Construction Corp.
Date: 05/08/13

BRIMFIELD

1164 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $236,500
Buyer: Michael J. Wood
Seller: Michael E. Kszaszcz
Date: 05/14/13

CHICOPEE

96 Arnold St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Russell B. Jopson
Seller: Chad L. Crocker
Date: 05/10/13

500 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Phaneuf Realty LLC
Seller: Ernest A. Larocque
Date: 05/10/13

607 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Mark D. Vega
Seller: FNMA
Date: 05/13/13

18 Driscoll St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jean Foley
Seller: Paul R. Gallagher
Date: 05/17/13

467 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Ahmedsaadis A. Bracero
Seller: Jeanne Clow
Date: 05/14/13

190 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Brian F. Gregersen
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 05/09/13

90 Maryland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Stephanie V. Barton
Seller: Lukasz A. Tabor
Date: 05/17/13

285 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Cindy S. Kwajewski
Seller: Michelle L. Robbins
Date: 05/10/13

123 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Adam J. Lajoie
Seller: Tracey A. Devitt
Date: 05/17/13

50 Riverpark Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Martino A. Santaniello
Seller: Delfina R. Madeira
Date: 05/17/13

100 Rolf Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: David J. Duplessis
Seller: Dungruethai Yomdit
Date: 05/17/13

86 Sesame Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Jason P. Mastorakis
Seller: Aspen Props. Group LLC
Date: 05/07/13

31 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jorge A. Burgos
Seller: Arclair Dev. LLC
Date: 05/10/13

56 Ward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $134,025
Buyer: Antonina M. Fox
Seller: Jason P. Mastorakis
Date: 05/06/13

91 Watson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jean Dersienska
Seller: Rene A. Laplante
Date: 05/13/13

28 Willow St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: James J. Niss
Seller: Carol Turgeon
Date: 05/17/13

EAST LONGMEADOW

36 Athens St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Grigoriy Shulga
Seller: Josue Diaz
Date: 05/16/13

169 Braeburn Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Alexander Grisaru
Seller: Roosevelt Hill LLC
Date: 05/14/13

478 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Annemarie Tucker
Seller: Suzanne S. White
Date: 05/09/13

62 Deer Run Terrace
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Eddy
Seller: Kenneth F. Bernier
Date: 05/15/13

69 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: John Sawyer
Seller: Scott M. McGuire
Date: 05/10/13

10 Jennifer Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Aaron W. Granahan
Seller: Joseph F. Giordano
Date: 05/10/13

2 Kelsey St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Gilson Vila
Seller: Walter M. McSweeney
Date: 05/17/13

167 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Randall I. Feher
Seller: Pamela K. McCarthy
Date: 05/14/13

37 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: John T. Haynes
Seller: Patricia Carroll
Date: 05/15/13

451 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Joanne M. Bernier
Seller: Richard J. Matuszczak
Date: 05/15/13

HAMPDEN

38 Carmody Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Zilch
Seller: Stephen L. Haskins
Date: 05/13/13

46 Genevieve Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andrew P. Netherwood
Seller: John W. Leger
Date: 05/17/13

140 Rock A. Dundee Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Michelle W. Daley
Seller: Scott A. Kertenis
Date: 05/06/13

39 Stony Hill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: SW & Wood Construction Inc.
Seller: Diane K. Miklasiewicz
Date: 05/06/13

76 Valleyview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Claudia Muradian-Brubach
Seller: Joseph Belardo
Date: 05/17/13

24 Walnut Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Maureen K. Chesky
Seller: Craig Campbell
Date: 05/16/13

HOLLAND

79 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Christopher Renson
Seller: Douglas Say
Date: 05/06/13

HOLYOKE

142 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $119,500
Buyer: Edna Pagan
Seller: Marta Santiago
Date: 05/10/13

129 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,500
Buyer: Leo Campbell
Seller: Michael T. Bellingham
Date: 05/10/13

357 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: James D. Fay
Seller: Kevin A. Jourdain
Date: 05/06/13

37 Knollwood Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $204,495
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Matthew A. Hamel
Date: 05/16/13

135 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Mary B. Agostino
Seller: Daniel E. Wilga
Date: 05/10/13

301 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: William S. Cassidy
Seller: Kristen A. Beam
Date: 05/10/13

68 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $174,000

Buyer: Kristen A. Beam
Seller: Baldwin, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 05/10/13

222 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Arnaldo R. Lopez
Seller: Carmelo Lorenzi
Date: 05/10/13

208 Race St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: SPS Investments LLC
Seller: Holyoke Supply Co.
Date: 05/13/13

233 Walnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Jacob Santos
Seller: Jessica Ojeda
Date: 05/08/13

257 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,800
Buyer: Richard A. Ochs
Seller: Maureen M. Dearborn
Date: 05/14/13

LONGMEADOW

56 Brooks Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Azad A. Jabiev
Seller: John Roden
Date: 05/16/13

22 East Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jiansong Xu
Seller: Geoffrey Weigand
Date: 05/15/13

19 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $405,500
Buyer: David T. Florian
Seller: Colony Realty LLC
Date: 05/15/13

148 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Adam L. Deutsch
Seller: Gregory S. Schneider
Date: 05/16/13

1630 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Travis D. Page
Seller: Nicholas F. Azar
Date: 05/13/13

18 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Quynh L. Nguyen
Seller: David L. Mesecher
Date: 05/09/13

90 Meadow Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Brian J. Bagnall
Seller: Kristen Nolfi
Date: 05/08/13

96 Salem Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Craig M. Outhouse
Seller: Michael G. Mason
Date: 05/16/13

5 Summit Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Thomas J. Kucab
Seller: Vincenzo Amore
Date: 05/16/13

1231 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael E. Chagnon
Seller: Michael E. Chagnon
Date: 05/06/13

LUDLOW

52 Dowd Court
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Richard L. Frigon
Seller: Jacqueline Rosa
Date: 05/08/13

580 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: AHB FT
Seller: Stephen M. Breslin
Date: 05/08/13

43 Overlook Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Charlotte N. Descognets
Seller: Richard L. Frigon
Date: 05/08/13

109 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Lang Lin
Seller: Richard L. Askew
Date: 05/17/13

127 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $434,000
Buyer: David C. Costa
Seller: Hemlock Ridge LLC
Date: 05/15/13

109 Pine Knoll Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Kelly S. Mateus
Seller: Horacio J. Sousa
Date: 05/10/13

5 Wood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jose M. Alves
Seller: Donald V. McCabe
Date: 05/13/13

MONSON

158 East Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Nale
Seller: David Goraj
Date: 05/10/13

20 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Eric R. Meffen
Seller: Diane L. Meffen
Date: 05/15/13

135 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Shawn A. Gouger
Seller: Leah M. Ray
Date: 05/07/13

PALMER

77 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John W. Morrison
Seller: Coulter, Constance E., (Estate)
Date: 05/17/13

37 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Jason W. Bessette
Seller: Rivers, Janina, (Estate)
Date: 05/16/13

RUSSELL

135 Timberidge Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $176,310
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Christopher G. Miltimore
Date: 05/08/13

SPRINGFIELD

84 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $128,276
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Hommy Ortiz
Date: 05/07/13

126 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Norma M. O’Brien
Seller: Carol A. Moreau
Date: 05/17/13

53 Bissell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $258,702
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rose Ndiritu
Date: 05/13/13

127 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank USA
Seller: Robert G. O’Leary
Date: 05/14/13

459 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jose R. Vasquez
Seller: Thomas A. Hanifan
Date: 05/07/13

115 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Michelle A. Mejias
Seller: Robert F. Midghall
Date: 05/13/13

210 Dayton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Michael Ashe
Seller: FHLM
Date: 05/16/13

21 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,530
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Juana M. Santiago
Date: 05/08/13

23 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Felix C. Torres
Seller: Episcopal Diocese Of Western Mass.
Date: 05/14/13

35 Hood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Madalyn Rolon
Seller: Yelena Ivanova
Date: 05/10/13

108 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,100
Buyer: Marie Fernandez
Seller: Rafael Bones
Date: 05/08/13

116 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $204,790
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Judy Alberto
Date: 05/17/13

87 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank National
Seller: Shirley F. Ross
Date: 05/17/13

211 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Donna L. Williams
Seller: Frank C. Tripoli
Date: 05/14/13

1230 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Francisco A. Pacheco
Seller: Gordon R. Fettes
Date: 05/06/13

1 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jared D. Smith
Seller: Judy R. Brew
Date: 05/16/13

194 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Keith Worthy
Seller: Albert N. Garnier
Date: 05/17/13

280 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Leroy L. McFarlane
Seller: Oriana B. Jones
Date: 05/17/13

42 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Jacob P. Goodin
Seller: Christopher M. Eddy
Date: 05/15/13

149 Regal St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Sharon C. Ritchie
Seller: Jeffrey P. Zilch
Date: 05/13/13

126 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Yarkey
Seller: Kearns, Audrey B., (Estate)
Date: 05/17/13

56 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Rebecca J. Larace
Seller: Judith M. Fleury
Date: 05/17/13

18 South Shore Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Judith Brown
Seller: Stephanie E. Gonzalez
Date: 05/17/13

33 Slumber Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Nathaniel D. Raymond
Seller: Stephanie Pierzchala
Date: 05/14/13

27 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Neish M. Cordova
Seller: PEC Properties 1 LLC
Date: 05/17/13

59 White Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $153,500
Buyer: Grahams Construction Inc.
Seller: Melissa A. Keegan
Date: 05/17/13

49 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jessica Lopez
Seller: Mary Montemagni
Date: 05/08/13

40 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Raymond Gonzalez
Seller: Lisa M. Clewes
Date: 05/17/13

SOUTHWICK

130 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jeremy R. Burns
Seller: Peter A. Bennett
Date: 05/16/13

26 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Randall Bourque
Seller: Stephen A. Roulier
Date: 05/13/13

WALES

42 Lake George Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Scott A. Taylor
Seller: Roberta T. Bennett
Date: 05/06/13

WESTFIELD

11 Airport Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: Mark J. Staruk
Date: 05/14/13

37 Coolidge Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Alexander E. Schultz
Seller: Adam Casineau
Date: 05/17/13

69 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: John S. Haftmann
Seller: Mark R. Gilman
Date: 05/17/13

Flynn Meadow Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: RSP Realty LLC
Seller: Cowles & Cowles LLC
Date: 05/08/13

149 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Harrington
Seller: Melissa A. Glynn
Date: 05/13/13

67 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: William Johnston
Seller: Jean T. Rainey
Date: 05/10/13

2 Laurel Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Scott T. Gregory
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 05/14/13

457 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Ryan W. Taylor
Seller: Henry W. Skerry
Date: 05/15/13

168 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jacob Girard
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/17/13

170 Meadow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jacob Girard
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 05/17/13

11 Shadow Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Melanie J. Casineau
Seller: Roy J. Federer
Date: 05/17/13

14 Taylor Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $208,233
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: William R. Gambill
Date: 05/09/13

WILBRAHAM

7 Acton St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $173,900
Buyer: Sherica C. Rowe-Singleton
Seller: Adelia Pedro
Date: 05/08/13

12 Circle Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Ana Carvalho
Seller: Joseph Pedula
Date: 05/15/13

9 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Barbara Robert
Seller: Suzanne Laba
Date: 05/15/13

68 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Ana M. Beleza
Seller: Gail P. Doty
Date: 05/06/13

WEST SPRINGFIELD

48 Alexander Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $650,360
Buyer: Thomas J. Berozsky
Seller: West Meadow Homes Inc.
Date: 05/15/13

55 Bliss St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Pavlo Nikulin
Seller: Roman Zayats
Date: 05/10/13

758 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Xiuyu Ma
Seller: Virginia M. Taillefer
Date: 05/17/13

297 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,299
Buyer: Robert Holmes
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 05/16/13

250 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Stephen I. Alois
Seller: Thomas J. Berozsky
Date: 05/17/13

16 Wistaria St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jamie Frisbie
Date: 05/13/13

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

148 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Deepankar Basu
Seller: Yung Y. Chen
Date: 05/08/13

120 Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Joseh D. Duffey
Seller: Boulder Hill Construction LLC
Date: 05/10/13

44 South Mount Holyoke Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Tien Pham
Seller: Wenjun Xing
Date: 05/15/13

6 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Jesse Ferris
Seller: Ralph J. Murphy
Date: 05/06/13

BELCHERTOWN

100 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Karen R. Henning
Seller: Bernard E. Wilkess
Date: 05/06/13

18 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Arnold Niedbala
Seller: Mount Tom Properties LLC
Date: 05/10/13

17 Plaza Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Constance G. Brown RET
Seller: Nicholas Marciano
Date: 05/13/13

EASTHAMPTON

176 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Ronak Patel
Seller: Surckha Patel
Date: 05/13/13

1 Industrial Pkwy.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: Middle Franklin Dev. Group
Seller: Jenoptik Optical Systems
Date: 05/10/13

94 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Garry D. Youmell
Seller: Kyle D. Kinlock
Date: 05/10/13

76 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Carol M. Twiss
Seller: Garry D. Youmell
Date: 05/10/13

GRANBY

9 Mary Lyon Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Amy K. Baker
Seller: Jason F. Randall
Date: 05/14/13

34 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Ivonette Ortiz-Rodriguez
Seller: Bruce L. Tetrault
Date: 05/14/13

HADLEY

5 Meadow St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Mill Cottage LLC
Date: 05/17/13

58 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Donna Burhoe
Seller: Kristen B. Walser
Date: 05/16/13

HATFIELD

359 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: 359 LAP LLC
Seller: Robert D. Herfurth
Date: 05/06/13

HUNTINGTON

87 County Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Justin W. Green
Seller: Lorraine Layman
Date: 05/08/13

NORTHAMPTON

212 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $125,299
Buyer: Patricia Duffy
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 05/08/13

26 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Dan
Seller: Jennifer M. Johnson
Date: 05/16/13

26 Dickinson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Colee Asia
Seller: Mary B. Agostino
Date: 05/10/13

87 Dunphy Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Lesley J. Eckert
Seller: Hecotr L. Santos
Date: 05/17/13

696 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Kathryn S. Crouss
Seller: Haytham M. Omar
Date: 05/15/13

18 Hillside Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $547,000
Buyer: Henry A. Brown
Seller: Boyd T. Hehn
Date: 05/10/13

91 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $489,734
Buyer: Timothy M. Levy
Seller: Kent Pecoy & Sons Construction Inc.
Date: 05/08/13

14 Orchard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Brenda J. Church
Seller: Jo Anne P. Howlett
Date: 05/10/13

11 Ormond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jonathan K. Fogelson
Seller: Ruth Yeh
Date: 05/15/13

164 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Santoyo Pacheco
Seller: Hardev Singh
Date: 05/09/13

110 Turkey Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Marya J. Avedon
Seller: K. E. Avedon-Tresselt
Date: 05/16/13

15 West Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Humayun LLC
Seller: West Farms Realty LLC
Date: 05/16/13

1095 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $327,476
Buyer: Easthampton Savings Bank
Seller: Monkey Man LLC
Date: 05/13/13

SOUTH HADLEY

12 Atwood Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Stray Horse Props. LLC
Seller: William J. Rokowski
Date: 05/16/13

60 Bridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Diamond Property Svcs. LLC
Seller: Cheryl A. Bonavita
Date: 05/09/13

70 College View Hts.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Peter B. Blain
Seller: Warren M. Bock
Date: 05/08/13

68 Columbia St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $129,551
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Christopher D. Mackenzie
Date: 05/08/13

6 Oak Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Andrew T. Barrett
Seller: Christine E. Schoenborn
Date: 05/15/13

SOUTHAMPTON

165 Brickyard Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Joycelyn H. Kinlock
Seller: Zachariah F. Chornyak
Date: 05/15/13

238 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joann Bennett
Seller: Edmond P. Laprade
Date: 05/15/13

35 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Sven Kielhorn
Seller: Patrick J. Pompei
Date: 05/14/13

WARE

63 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Michael J. Riordan
Seller: Gregory Czech
Date: 05/08/13

23 Beach Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Philip E. Ethier
Seller: James A. Gately
Date: 05/10/13

50 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Michael J. Barry
Seller: Mark R. Pauette
Date: 05/10/13

111 East St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,788
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Stephen S. Hagberg
Date: 05/10/13

84 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Rasys
Seller: Daniel P. Talbot
Date: 05/17/13

21 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Kristien Hennessey
Seller: Joseph C. Cassaro
Date: 05/17/13

17 Otis Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Justin E. Matys
Seller: Robert Kopka
Date: 05/07/13

82 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Maxwell C. Labier
Seller: 82 West Main Street RT
Date: 05/08/13

WESTHAMPTON

61 Hathaway Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Scott R. Tirrell
Seller: Thomas C. McCarthy
Date: 05/14/13

7 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Kyle D. Kinlock
Seller: Matthew T. Lowney
Date: 05/10/13

WILLIAMSBURG

5 Edwards St.
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Charles G. O’Connell
Seller: Heath, Raymond F. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 05/17/13

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Allen, Kimberly A.
70 Pondview Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

B & S Snow and Leaf Removal
Rooney, Brian J.
P.O. Box 1165
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Barton, Lois M.
75 B Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/13

Bourdeau, David R.
2 Wilimansett St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Brazee, Kevin
2 Friend St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Brittany’s Cafe
Belden, Ronald H.
43 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Bucknell Transmissions Inc.
927 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Cesan, Kerry M.
754 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Cimino, Frank J.
80 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Costa, Chester L.
Costa, Donna M.
a/k/a Mello, Donna
a/k/a Dixon, Donna
708 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Cote, Wayne J.
56 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Cruz, Noelia
104 Grape St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/13

Deridder, Terra D.
P.O. Box 80352
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

DeSanty, Lynn A.
1488 South Church St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Desmarais, Margaret F.
a/k/a Mallory, Margaret F.
35 Irving St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Donoghue, David B.
Donoghue, Margaret A.
17 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/13

Dunn, Lisa B.
P.O. Box 273
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Engwer, Andrea L.
463 Crane Ave., Apt. B
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Fassell, Isabel F.
105 Laurel St., #6B
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Feldman, Neil N.
Feldman, Kathleen M.
24 Vassar Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/13

Figueroa, Janice J.
92 Chestnut St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/13

Gawron, Katherine F.
303 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Gloria’s Trucking Co.
GTC Transport & Brokerage
Ahmadjian, Gloria Z.
197 Royalston Road
North Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Gondela, Daniel J.
11 Craigwood Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Greene, Christine A.
10 East St.
Petersham, MA 01366
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Grimes, Johnnie Lee
Grimes, Gloria Evadney
386 Elm St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Holder, Rodney W.
Post Office Box
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/13

Holt, Thelma E.
69 Massreco St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Hudson, Paul A.
Hudson, Teresa L.
571 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Johnson, Darlene
a/k/a Davis, Darlene
8 Grout Circle
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/13

Kane, Michael P.
16 Spruce St.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/06/13

Kapise, Karen E.
a/k/a Cleveland, Karen E.
21 Orchard St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Kunanele, Johnny
Kunanele, Sandra P.
a/k/a Mejia-Monsalve, Sandra P.
195 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Kusyk, Edward John
160 Monastery Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Lambert, Kathleen A.
a/k/a Keeler, Kathleen A.
109 Balboa St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/13

Lazzara, Michael David
26 Coronet Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/13

LeBlanc, Danielle Marie
36 Howe St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Levesque, Ashley LD
75 Brooklyn St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

MacDonald, Scott P.
Triggs-MacDonald, Lauren M.
a/k/a Triggs, Lauren M.
304 Hillcrest Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Maloney, Lee F.
Maloney, Jennifer J.
134 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Martinez, Francine A.
18 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/13

May, Richard J.
May, Koresa A.
a/k/a May-Provencher, Koresa A.
170 Harvard Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/13

Mereshko, Irina
25 Simmons Brook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Mitchell-Rogers, Penny J.
604 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Onofrey, John E.
Onofrey, Tina M.
14 Michigan St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Petelle, Christopher M.
Petelle, Amy L.
a/k/a Greene, Amy L.
8 Williamsburg Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Proal, Carol J.
P.O. Box 472
Hardwick, MA 01037
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/06/13

Rapa, Metzi John
Rapa, Mary M.
961 North St. Ext.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Rogers, Anthony J.
604 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Santos, Laurien M.
75 Stonyhill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/13

Saulnier, Tara E.
102 Veazie St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Sawyer, Sarah F.
a/k/a Deane, Sarah F.
1428 Massachusetts Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/13

Silva-Rivera, Javier
Silva, Maria Margarita
a/k/a Alejandro, Margarita
a/k/a Alejandro Candelario, Maria Margarita
41 Stonybrook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/13

Sullivan, Adam M.
1079 Main St., #1
Dalton, MA 01226
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Teutsch, Mark R.
P.O. Box 193
Deerfield, MA 01342
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/02/13

Therrien, Robert L.
13 Summer St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/15/13

Tolman, Catherine M.
a/k/a Bouthilette, Catherine M.
a/k/a Scribner, Catherine M.
107 Freedom St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/13

Topor, Joseph M.
176 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/13

Vega, Stephanie C.
217 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/13

Weeks, David C.
82 John St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/13

Whittaker, Craig Victor
61 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/01/13

Young, Teresa F.
a/k/a Atkins, Teresa F.
a/k/a Waryasz, Teresa F.
165 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/09/13

Zych, Steven A.
Zych, Laura A.
155 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/14/13

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of and June 2013.

AGAWAM

413 Auto Repair
71 Garden St.
Michael McCann

North East Aircraft Solutions
28 Meadow St.
Anthony Ruccio

Rushmore Rental Services
14 Granger Dr.
Justin L. David

Sebastian & Sons Metal Works
71 Garden St.
Sebastian Glebocki

T.J. Mechanical Services
59 Sunnyslope Ave.
Thomas A. Jacob

AMHERST

EccoTech Management
413 West St.
Haim Gunner

Minute Clinic Diagnostic of MA
165 University Dr.
Kimberly DeSousa

New Life Horizons Counseling
441 West St.
Naimah Muhammad

Panda East
103 North Pleasant St.
Yi-Ching Chiang

CHICOPEE

Cely’s Health Spot
232 Exchange St.
Cely Rodriguez-Ramos

Collins & Company
340 McKinstry Ave.
Builder Services Group Inc.

Friendly Liquors
65 Main St.
Jan Sudol

KP Visual Communications
214 McCarthy St.
Kelly Ann Partridge

Priya
460 Memorial Dr.
Kamaraj Pandurangan

Quick Pick Convenience
452 Chicopee St.
Amir Paracha

HADLEY

AT & T Mobility
359 Russell St.
AT & T

NEAT Freaks
11 Aloha Dr.
Valorie Leonard

Pioneer Valley/New England Growers Co-Op
112 East St.
Glenroy Buchanan

Vrandolph Books
128 Mount Warner Road
Virginia Michie

Waterdog Technologies
84 Russell St.
Ashley Stempel

HOLYOKE

Classic Custom Muffler
54 Commercial St.
Anatoliy Purshaga

Hart Installations
8 Arbor Way
Evan Hart

Journeys Kidz
50 Holyoke St.
Matthew N. Johnson

Shi By Journeys
50 Holyoke St.
Matthew N. Johnson

NORTHAMPTON

Captain Candy
150 Main St.
Nolan Anaya

Hair Designers
2 Conz St.
Margaret Mientka

Mizlabeled
73 Barrett St.
Julia Mattes

Movement Mortgage, LLC
300 Pleasant St.
John B. Third

With These Hands Worldwide, LLC
56 Lincoln Ave.
Sarah R. McDowell

PALMER

Drolet Tactical Training & Consultants
2094 Main St.
Michael Drolet

Minute Clinic Diagnostics of MA, LLC
1001 Thorndike St.
Kimberly DeSousa

Rainbow of Colors
25 Breton St.
Tamara Roy

Your Dream Cleaner
4063 Main St.
Carla Smith

SPRINGFIELD

Advanced IT Solutions
61 Clough St.
Timothy Vincent

All Stars Barber Shop
438 Boston Road
Alexis Aponte

Almost Edible Gourmet
36 Oak St.
William P. Therrien

Altranais Home Care, LLC
780 Chestnut St.
Shakira Lubega

B & J Mechanical
91 Mobile Home Way
Bruce A. Campbell

Baye’s Gourmet
327 Maple St.
Raymond L. Baye

Brown’s Auto Body
247 Hancock St.
Fitzroy Brown

Chestnut Market
586 Chestnut St.
Abid Ali

Chuck E. Cheese’s
1716 Boston Road
Deborah Shannon

Dollar X
447 Sumner Ave.
Mohammad Bashir

Double Eagle Home Improvement
21 Brentwood St.
Peter D. Smidy

El Morro Bakery & Restaurant
607 Page Blvd.
Neidy Cruz

Hashtag
24 Taylor St.
Kamisha Bryant

Her Imperial Highness
44 Mattoon St.
Jolyn M. Paris

HRD Innovative
1348 Page Blvd.
Heman Rijos-Delgado

Huracane Logistic
142 Bay St.
Julio Vasquez

I’m Just Saying
32 Byers St.
Hassan A. Reid

Incredible Toys
1655 Boston Road
Mahmut Alkan

J. Norman Landscaping
17 Empress Court
Joseph V. Norman

JBS One and Done Painting
407 Sumner Ave.
Jason M. Blair

Jolly Juniors Childcare
50 Massachusetts Ave.
Jacklyn Charlton

Leannie’s Variety
2291 Main St.
Maria Bonilla

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Davis Chiropractic
900 Elm St.
Marjorie Davis

Gilligan Landscaping
15 Bluebird Lane
Brandon Gilbert

Goffer Construction Inc.
16 Healy St.
Aleksandr Salagornik

Gold Chopsticks
12 Chestnut St.
Xin Dong

Hess
341 Memorial Ave.
Richard J. Lawlor

Main Auto Sales
842 Main St.
William L. Matte

Omega Cleaners of West Springfield
1238 Riverdale St.
Joo B. Lee

Subway
1329 Riverdale St.
Steven Petow

TK Designs
92 Upper Beverly Hills
Tamara L. Kennett

Departments Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Hangar of Westfield Incorporated Enterprise, 55 University Dr., Amherst, MA 01002. Harold Tramazzo, same. Restaurant franchise.

Help our Kids Inc., 194 Lincoln Ave., Amherst, MA 01002. Noryn Resnick, same. To identify the needs of children in foster care in the Greater Springfield area.

BELCHERTOWN

Kuni Money Inc., 134 south St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Sushma Patel, same. Check cashing, money service, retail.

CHICOPEE

JBM Company Inc., 165 Prospect St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Jacinto Blanco-Munoz, same. Restaurant.

LS Propriety Maintenance Inc., 954 Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Luciano Santos, same. Property maintenance.

EASTHAMPTON

Julie Tomlinson Inc., 75 Northampton St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Julie Tomlinson-Nolan, same. Wholesale jewelry sales.

GREENFIELD

Green River Brewers & Distillers Inc., 17 Wildwood Ave., Greenfield, MA 01301. Joseph Gochinski, same. Brewing and distilling malt beverages, alcoholic beverages, and spirits.

HADLEY

Healing Through Horses Inc., 105 Stockbridge Road, Hadley MA 01035. Joanne Elizabeth Huff, 107 Brookline Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. To create a healing environment through experiential learning with horses.

HATFIELD

Independent Automotive Repair Inc., 8B Linseed Hill Road, Hatfield, MA 01038. Gregory Lawrence, same. Auto repair services.

Northeast Pit Bull Rescue Inc., 129 Prospect St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Daniel Korpiewski, same. To save the lives of needy dogs and educate the general public on pit bulls.

HOLYOKE

Living Water Counseling Center Inc., 94 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Frank Wotton, 15 Howard St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Private behavioral services.

LEE

JMK Technical Services Inc., 455 Marble St., Lee MA 01238. Nauneet Pathak, same. Computer software services

LONGMEADOW

Medical Risk Analytics Inc., 85 Pleasant View Ave., Longmeadow, MA 01106. David Licht, same. Consulting.

MIP Holdings Inc., 269 Captain Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Michael Pechulis, same. Real estate holding company.

LUDLOW

Liberty Family Farms Inc., 47 Deer Hill Circle, Ludlow, MA 01056. Jeanette Johnson, same. Operation of a farm.

Ludlow Rotary Club Charitable Foundation Inc., 1428 Center St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Maria Crespo, 106 Grandview Ave., Ludlow, MA 01056.

NORTH ADAMS

McCann Alumni Associates Inc., 70 Hodges Cross Road, North Adams, MA 01247. Chad O’Neill, 1226 Massachusetts Ave., North Adams, MA 01247. To continue the quality of the technical education at Charles McCann Technical High School.

NORTHAMPTON

Help Yourself Inc., 19 Maple Ave., Northampton, MA 01060. Felix Lufkin, same. Organize, Facilitate and promote community involvement in planting fruit tree and gardens

Neohasid, 19 Perkins Ave., #6, Northampton, MA 01060. David Seidenberg, same. Jewish education

PITTSFIELD

Get Away Clean Inc., 154 Stoddard Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Christopher Kittle, same. Residential and commercial cleaning and maintenance.

SPRINGFIELD

Iglesia Casa De Dios Y Puerta Del Cielo, 29 Grover St., Springfield, MA 01104. Soledad Kercado, same. Preach the gospel to every person. Teach the word of God.

Kind Medical Inc., 590 Boston Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Jay Heinicke, 51 Squire St., MA 01069.