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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of September 2010.

AGAWAM

Bondi’s Island
190 Main St.
$77,000 — Construct a truck-loading building

Heritage Hall Nursing Home
61 Cooper St.
$7,000 — Storage shed

Insurance Center of New England
1070 Suffield St.
$1,100,000 — Renovate 13,000 square feet of office space

Robert Germano
13 Maple St.
$15,000 — Renovations

AMHERST

18 Piece Chicopee, LLC
15-17 Fearing St
$6,000 — Interior renovations

Amherst College Trustees
Garman Dorm
$8,000 — Exterior renovation and porch repair

Amherst School Department
1001 South East St.
$51,000 — New roof

Grand Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa
510 North Pleasant St.
$3,300 — Ceiling repair in party room

Miller Pollin Buildings, LLC
865 Belchertown Road
$27,000 — Installation of solar panels

CHICOPEE

200 Tillary, LLC
165 Front St.
$120,000 — Replace 522 windows

200 Tillary, LLC
165 Front St.
$35,000 — Sheetrock ceilings from first to the fourth floor

Chicopee Housing Authority
165 East Main St.
$257,000 — Strip and re-shingle roof

Chicopee Savings Bank
596 East St.
$158,000 — Interior renovation

Riverbend Medical Group
444 Montgomery St.
$265,000 — Renovate Pediatric office

EASTHAMPTON

Calvery Baptist Church
413 Main St.
$2,500 — Replace 5 windows

Interland Real Estate LLC
180 Pleasant St.
$102,000 — Create 15,000 square feet of space for a machine shop

Peter Peloquin
95 Union St.
$8,400 — Remove existing roof and replace

Robert Chunyk
51 Main St.
$3,700 — Construct new rear entry stair

Valley Programs Inc.
79 East St.
$5,000 — Enlarge window to comply with fire egress

GREENFIELD

Garden Building, LLC
361 Main St.
$67,500 — New roof

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange
275 High St.
$6,000 — Replace loading dock area roof

Mark A. Zaccheo
30 Olive St.
$1,270,000 — Renovation of commercial building

Ninos Emmanuel
226 Federal St.
$14,000 — Installation of kitchen exhaust hood and fire suppression system

Park Place Realty Trust
80 Sanderson St.
$18,000 — Replace cedar shingles with vinyl siding

Spike Segundo, LLC
25-27 Bank Row
$3,000 — Add three walls for treatment rooms and doors for tenant fit-up

HADLEY

ALDI Inc.
337-357 Russell St.
$880,000 — Construction of a new retail store

Fastenal Company
220 Russell St.
$9,000 — Minor interior renovations

Parmar & Sons Inc.
37-41 Russell St.
$8,000 — Renovating entrance and framing out offices

HOLYOKE

Christian Celebration of Baptist Temple Church Inc.
375 South Elm St.
$5,400 — Change hatchway door, add ramp, and install smoke detectors

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$122,000 — Remodel of Bare Essentials store

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$388,500 — Remodel of Express store

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$99, 500 — Remodel of Megan’s Treasures store

Kmart Corporation
2201-2211 Northampton St.
$328,000 — Construction of a new Taco Bell

United Water
1 Berkshire St.
$30,000 — Construct a new locker room

  

NORTHAMPTON

Academy of Music
274 Main St.
$101,000 — Interior renovations

CFP Properties LLC
320 Riverside Dr.
$9,000 — Emergency repairs

Edward’s Church of Northampton
297 Main St.
$5,800 — Stair repairs

Nonotuck Mills, LLC
296 Nonotuck St.
$40,000 — Construct interior partitions and two restrooms

Smith College
1 College Lane
$25,000 — Renovate interior at Sage Hall

Trident Realty Corporation
42 Pleasant St.
$41,000 — Interior renovations at Newbury Comics

Valley Community Development Corporation
41 Locust St.
$39,000 — Create new storefront

SOUTH HADLEY

Mount Holyoke College
50 College St.
$5,000 — New ramp at Porter Hall

Mount Holyoke – Shattuck
50 College St.
$200,000 — Renovations

Mount Holyoke President’s House
50 College St.
$315,000 — Renovations

US Industrial – E-Ink
7 Gaylord St.
$320,000 — Renovations

SPRINGFIELD

AT&T Services Inc.
194 Dwight St.
$432,000 — Remove and replace roof

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St.
$10,000 — Renovate existing office space

Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut St.
$80,000 — Open old office space to create surgical holding area

Baystate Medical Center
1550 Main St.
$645,000 — Interior renovations of fifth floor

Baystate Medical Center
50 Maple St.
$55,000 — Interior renovations

Mason Square Health Care Center
11 Wilbraham Road
$331,000 — Renovate existing space to create exam rooms

Mass. Development
1550 Main St.
$277,000 — 3,000-square-foot office retrofit

Mass. Mutual Life Insurance Company
1295 State St.
$293,000 — Installation of support panels for thermal solar panels

Reeds Landing
807 Wilbraham Road
$15,000 — Interior renovation in arts and crafts room

Three Rivers School
26 Ridgewood Ter.
$9,000 — Re-roof

Vincenzo Amore
497 Belmont Ave.
$3,000 — Remodel of existing restaurant

Western New England College
1215 Wilbraham Road
$103,000 — Re-roof of Old Blake Law Center

WMECO
30 Cadwell Dr.
$299,000 — Office renovation and new bathroom

WESTFIELD

Splitfinger, LLC
6 Coleman Ave.
$30,000 — Exterior renovations

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Century Center, LLC
Union St.
$40,000 — Tenant fit out

Dasare Properties, LLC
191 Baldwin St.
$176,000 — Repair fire and smoke damage

Decorative Specialties International, Inc.
101 Front St.
$75,000 — Construct new entryway

Developers Diversified
935 Riverdale St.
$2,000 — Tenant fit out

Lyn Davies for Carter’s
935 Riverdale St.
$146,000 — Renovate existing retail space

Pintus
217 Elm St.
$3,000 — Renovate restaurant after fire

Town of West Springfield
135 Piper Road
$40,000 — Install replacement windows at the Water Department

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

Sept. 1: ACCGS Business@ Breakfast — Making Chamber Connections, 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m..
hosted by The Log Cabin.

Featuring guest speaker Tim Cahill, Massachusetts state treasurer and a 2010 gubernatorial candidate. Cost for members is $20; non-members is$30. Call the chamber for more information.
Sept. 15: ACCGS After 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Springfield Marriott. Cost for members is $10, non-members, $20.
Sept. 23: Feast in the East-ERC, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by: Elmcrest Country Club Cost: $25 per person. Call the chamber for more information.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com   
n Sept. 15: 17th Annual United Way Day of Caring. This event pairs volunteers with agency service providers to accomplish a variety of projects. YPS will again pair up with the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and work on one of the homes currently under construction in Springfield. If you are interested in joining our team please e-mail Maureen Picknally at [email protected]
Sept. 16: Third Thursday, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. This event is free for YPS members, and $5 for non-members.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

Sept. 21: 13th Annual Table Top Showcase and business networking event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the The Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Presented by the Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, and Greater Westfield Chambers of Commerce. Call the chambers for more information.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

Sept. 24: Breakfast Series – United Way Program, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Hosted by Franklin County Technical School, Turners Falls. Call the chamber for more information.
Sept. 25 and 26: Fiber Twist, an Annual Celebration of All Things Fiber in Franklin County,
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Marketplace at Healthworks, Yankee Candle Village, Routes 5 and 10, South Deerfield. No admission charge. For details, visit www.fibertwist.com  

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

Sept. 8: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Apollo Grill. Tickets: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.
Oct. 1: Casino Night, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m, at One Cottage St., Easthampton. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

Sept. 15: Holyoke Chamber Clambake, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Holyoke Country Club. Tickets are $26. Call the chamber to reserve tickets.
Sept.  21: The 13th Annual Table Top Showcase, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee. Call the chamber for more information or to reserve tickets.
Sept. 22: 2010 Pacesetter Awards Recognition Breakfast, starting at 7:30 a.m. Hosted by the Delaney House. The Pacesetter Awards go to exceptional small businesses and non-profit agencies, to entrepreneurs, and to those advocates who make other businesses successful. Tickets are $18. Please call the chamber for more information or to reserve tickets. 

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

Sept. 1: Arrive @ 5, from 5-7 p.m. Hosted by the Snow Farm & The New England Craft Program,  5 Clary Road Williamsburg. Cost: $10 for members

Sept. 10: New Member Breakfast, from 8 to 9 a.m. Hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Call the chamber for more information.

Northampton Area Young Professional Society
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

Sept. 9: Party with a Purpose, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Hotel Northampton. Free for NAYP members, $5 for guests. The event, the third birthday party of the Northampton Area Young Professionals, will be held outside on the Patio, weather permitting. If the weather is inclement, we will be inside in the Coolidge Park Cafe. Call YPS for more information.
Sept. 17: NAYP Dynamics of Fleet Safety Seminar, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Union Station. Safety supervisors and fleet managers from all industries will benefit from this important presentation, led by Gerry Sousa, executive director of the National Safety Council’s Western New England Chapter. Participants will identify the daily challenges of running an effective fleet and learn the essential elements of a fleet safety program. Best practices for motor vehicle safety, collision prevention and asset use will be discussed.
Sept. 21: Meet & Eat, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for guests.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418

South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce
www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

Sept. 8: WestNet After 5 Networking, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hosted by: Shaker Farms Country Club. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call the chamber for more information.
n Sept. 21: “Rake in The Business” TableTop Expo, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Castle of Knights on Memorial Drive in Chicopee. Presented by the Chicopee, Holyoke and Westfield Chambers of Commerce. Call the chambers for more information.

Sept. 24: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce 104th Air Fighter Annual Breakfast, from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. Hosted by the 104th Air Fighter, Barnes Airport, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield.  Guest Speaker:Ira Bryck, director of UMass Family Business Center. Tickets are #20 for members, $25 for non-members. Call the chamber for more information.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of September 2010.

AGAWAM

Alliance Medical Gas
12 Ash Lane
Chester Wojcik

Archimedes Heating & Air Conditioning
727 Silver St.
LeClair & Liacos

Assetdata
23 Wagon Wheel Dr.
Anthony Caggiano

Bob’s Apples
711 Mill St.
Robert Gaj

Car Connection
820 Springfield St.
Paul LaPointe

HSW Inc.
63 Springfield St.
Abdul Chaudhry

Nails 2000
1325 Springfield St.
Xuan Tran

Progreen Painting Asst.
92 Coronet Cir.
Michael McGill

Spirit Staffing
54 Dartmouth St.
Craig Skorupski

Westfield Enterprises LLC
503 Silver St.
Dr. Tatiana DiDonato

AMHERST

Adair Construction
89 Potwine Lane
Robert W. Adair Jr.

Amherst Stuffz
Keefe Campus Center
Stuffz Inc.

Plum Brook LTD
258 Potwine Ln.
Nancy Antik

Systems & Solutions for Chaos Control
66 Berkshire Terrace
Leslie Arrioca

CHICOPEE

Affordable Home Repairs
53 Beverly St.
Anna Grabarska

AJ’s Cabinetry
24 Cora Ave.
Adrian Rutkowski

D & J Management & Contracting
31 Richmond Way
Douglas Smith

Dream House Siding Company
45C Colonial Circle
Richard Boucher

Ear 2 Track
1 Springfield St.
James Kometani

K & D Stump Grinding
48 Arthur St.
Kazimierz Duchnowski

Sewing Creations by Mini Pearl
57 Lafayette St.
Brenda A. Diluzio

Squeaky Clean
104 Johnson Road
Melissa Daniels

Sublime Kitchen Designs
49 Fairfield Ave.
James Muse

Vitaly’s Mobile Auto Diagnostics, LLC
376A Chicopee St.
Vitaly Zhulz

EASTHAMPTON

Bethlehem House
152 Northampton St.
Pamela Hibbard

Core Spinal Solutions
66B Northampton St.
Darlene Orvieto

Hair It Is
94 Union St.
Michelle Denis

Koziol Farm
189 East St.
Ronald Koziol

Lisa’s Hair Shop
54A Northampton St.
Lisa Godin

M. J. Loomis Inc.
10 Loomis Way
Merritt Loomis IV

GREENFIELD

Bridget’s Book Keeping Solutions
396 Log Plain Road
Bridget Skiathitis

East Tibetan Stonework
131 Conway St.
Jamyang Jamyang

Od D. Scrubs
114 Wells St.
Debra Mathey

Nancy’s Cosmetology
1070 Bernardston Road
Nancy Steiner

Save Each Life
332 Deerfield St.
Dan V. Oros

Softworks
55 Mill St.
Jacqueline Brzezinski

HADLEY

Boisvert Farm
181 River Dr.
Joseph Boisvert

Creative Comfort Outlet
381 Russell St.
Josh Barina

James J. Pipczymski Farm
151 River Road
James J. Pipczymski

Jekanowski Farm
38 Roosevelt St.
Sally Jekanowski

New Hope Education Agent
102 Mount Warner Road
Chenghui Zheng

HOLYOKE

ABC Mini Storage
621 South Canal St.
Robert J. Celi

David K. Bartley, Esq.
98 Lower Westfield Road
David K. Bartley

El Sabor Caribeno
341 High St.
Norma I. Martinez

Evelyn’s Mini Market
399 Main St.
Leonardo Santiago

Highland House Design & Consignment
918 Hampden St.
Laura Daly — Kelleher

Highland Tap & Pizzeria
910 Hampden St.
William G. Skinner Jr.

La Favorita Mini Market
156 High St.
Luis. B. Colon

M & M Mini Market
869 Hampden St.
Rizwana Sheikh

Moon Day Cleaning Services
16 BayBerry Dr.
Elizabeth Collins

New Life Refinishing
15 Taylor St.
Joseph Zaitz

Pet Pillow
50 Holyoke St.
Omer Koyuncu

Rent-A-Center #01551
2253 Northampton St.
Alberto Carlos Rivera

Subway
50 Holyoke St.
Ngoc Minh Thi Le

LUDLOW

Gillespie Car Care
407 West St.
Brian Gillespie

KGB Performance Cycles
824C Perimeter Road
Keith Gefoffrion

Scott’s Sprinkler Service
58 Duke St.
Scott Fortin

NORTHAMPTON

Bill Fortin’s Resume Service
575 Bridge Road
William Fortin

Cellar Door
2 Conz St.
Megan Havener

Hampshire Financial Services
214 State St.
Robert Lowney

Karma
48 Main St.
Brian Aussant

Kevin’s Haircuts
128 King St.
Kevin Ovitt

Lamp Black Studio
36 Graves Ave.
Carrie J. Bergman

Luis Electric
1131 Florence Road
Luis Eliza

Valley Recycling
234 Easthampton Road
Beth Rossi

PALMER

Beaver Stumpgrinding Service
51 Fuller Road
Jason Keegan

DRS Painting & Home Improvement
2 Carter St.
Daniel Sheldon

Family Produce Market
1444 Main St.
Dylan Gamache

Jap-Latino Imports
188 Bourne St.
Michael Mulhollen

Lenas Salon & Day Spa
581 North Main St.
Helena Rua

SPRINGFIELD

42 Design Fab Studio Inc.
34 Front St.
Christine Catherine

  

5 Star Cleaners
634 Boston Road
Kyung S. Park

Allston Antiques
173 Bay St.
William Paul

Arecibo Fish Market
2550 Main St.
Guillermo Hernandez

Barranco Industrial Iron
99 Johnson St.
Santos J. Miguel

Bella Unlimited
182 Talmadge Dr.
Philip Marafioti

Brodowski Home Improvement
38 Fallston St.
David Brodowski

Cabrera Market
520 Union St.
Franklin Lantigua

Capitol One Building Service
47 Grand St.
Gideon Innis

Chester and Chester
866 State St.
Inez Chester

Dad’s Variety & Cuisine
1081 State St.
Earl Watson

Dan’s Odd Jobs & Deliveries
17 Eddywood St.
Daniel W. Kuralt

Delgado Home Improvement
21 Jefferson Ave.
Luis R. Delgado

Dr. Carl E. Skeene, Jr.
365 Bay St.
Carl E. Skeene Jr.

Elynxz
71 Wilcox St.
Zionette Vierman

Executive Parking
295 Allen St.
Yasir E. Osman

Fannie’s Fashions
190 Thompson St.
Henrietta Norflet

Forbes Graphics & Skystryde
460 Main St.
Jean L. Forbes

GR Consulting
68 Wollaston St.
Rose-Ann Gaskin-Rice

Grace Wilmont Events
567 Main St.
Tiffany Toney

Gulmohar Beverage LLC
711 Dwight St.
Shardool Singh

Health & Relaxation Location
803 Belmont Ave.
Yajie Bai

J & J Market & Deli LLC
1344 Dwight St.
Jose Duverge

Kevin’s Towing and Auto Repair
462 Central St.
Kevin Mitchell

L-A Auto Sales and Repair
118 Armory St.
Wassim A. Elkadri

L. A. Construction
16 Athol St.
Barbara Dobronski

Libreria Jireh
682 Sumner Ave.
Marisol Rodriguez

Mastercuts #1977
1655 Boston Road
Jon Alt

Newstand
1655 Boston Road
Khushal Gogri

Nino’s Pizzeria, LLC
674 Dickinson St.
Michelle P. Izzo

No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
2946 Main St.
Yong K. Lin

Phat Dat Seafood Delivery
103 Euclid Ave.
Phat Tran

Ponce Barber Shop
304 Belmont Ave.
Carmen M. Ruiz

Pro Stop Accessories
36 Amity Court
Angel Del Rio

Quan 113 Inc.
113 Vermont St.
Minh T. Nguyen

Straitway Bakery
2 Orange St.
Sharon M. Lee

Teresa’s Designs and Creations
571 Roosevelt Ave.
Teresa Hudson

The Creative Mind Agency
340 Main St.
Stephanie L. Kirby

Vipers Nest Ink Tattoo
1228 Main St.
Stephen Zepke

WESTFIELD

Bags Baubles & Chocolate
256 Union St.
Janet Allen

Crossfit Swarm
76 Elm St.
Brian Cook

Fresco Ristorante
487 West Main St.
Thomas Smart

George and Peggy Gary
104 Root Road
George C. Gary

Germaine’s K-9 Kuties
45D Meadow St.
Germaine Ruffo

KREW
14 Turnpike Industrial Road
Robert Kraus

L. Lafreniere Construction Company
14 Woodland Ave.
Louis Lafreniere

MBB Professional Services
592 Loomis St.
Maryann Burke

New England Coins & Collectibles
7 Day Ave.
David Fisk

Palmer and Palmer Inc.
596 Pochassic Road
Terry L. Palmer

Pikeside Automotive
300 North Elm St.
Bryan McEwan

Rovno Transport
720D Russell Road
Vadim Lezhnyak

Styles by Sara
174 Elm St.
Sara Dauphinais

The Spa at 41 Court
41 Court St.
Ellen Nasiatka

Universal Welding & Mechanical Contractors
321 North Elm St.
Matthew Montague

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Affordable Lawn Care
1022 Main St.
Joshua P. Ayala

Allied Pest Control
380 Union St.
Walter Misialek

Awakenings
380 Union St.
Adina R. Kullman

Bourque Real Estate
1233 Westfield St.
Bourque Group, Inc.

Cherry Computers
877 Prospect Ave.
Jason A. Rossmeisl

Days Inn
429 Riverdale St.
Patel Bros. Corporation

Dmemanual
1111 Elms St.
Jon S. Jasperson

Elm St. Flowers
82 Elm St.
Brenda E. Kostanski

Frank’s Auto Repair
25 Sumner St.
Francesco Demaio

Joe’s Automotive
104 Baldwin St.
Joseph F. Batakis

KM Curran Company
201 Park Ave.
Kenneth M. Curran

Left of the Loft
201 Westfield St.
Kathleen Veronesi

McClelland Health Systems
85 Interstate Dr.
MHHP Acquisition Company, LLC

Pleasant Valley Real Estate
865 Memorial Ave.
Dorothy Katsoulis-Philips

Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions LLC
52 Wayside Ave.
Christian Rogers

Q PIN2S
885 Riverdale St.
Hannahneena Inc.

R.K. Trucking
64 Hill St.
Ruslan Kuychiyev

Red Light Lounge
125 Capital Dr.
Capital Liquors Inc.

Shtarker Moving & Storage, LLC
203 Circuit Ave.
Constance Ryder

Star Pizzeria
707 Main St.
Kenan Turkmen

The Dress
1632 Riverdale St.
Elizbieta Chmiel

TJB Construction
190 Day St.
Timothy J. Belisle

Incorporations

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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

Auction Shipper Inc., 442 State St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Aytac Camdeviren, same.
Shipping and receiving services.

FEEDING HILLS

AW Real Estate Corp., 74 Bessbrook St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Alfredo Improta, same. Real estate.

FLORENCE

Bidwell ID, 30 North Maple St., Florence MA, 01062. John Bidwell, same. Full-service advertising and marketing agency.

Click Workspace Inc., 109 High St., Florence, MA 01062. Ali Usman, 109 High St., Florence, MA 01062. Non-profit economic development organization through collaboration of entrepreneurs.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Ecaerus Inc., 80 Brush Hill Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Brian Sutton, same.
Consulting services.

GREENFIELD

Cold River Inc., 55 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Peter White, 55 Main St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Retail store, sales of beer, wine, and liquor.

LENOX

Guenhwyvar Inc., 55 Pittsfield Lenow Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Michelle Vanallen, 24 Rotermel Lane, Kinderhook, N.Y. 12106. Restaurant and bar.

LONGMEADOW

Change in Action Inc., 184 Edgewood Ave., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Susan Choquette, same. Organization established to promote the ideals of respect, compassion, and mutual responsibility through the cooperative efforts of parents children and schools.

PITTSFIELD

1 Berkshire Strategic Alliance Inc., 75 North St., Suite 350, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Michael P. Daly, 14 Lynne Court, Lanesborough, MA 01237. Economic development agency serving the business community of Berkshire County.

Bella Terra Festival Inc., 1270 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jeffrey Schneider, same. Entertaining event planning.

Chestnut Tree Trauma and Attachment Center Inc., 150 North St., Suite 220, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Wendy Aunitch, 121 Edward Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Center providing therapeutic services to children, young adults, and non-offending family members who have experienced trauma or neglect.

SOUTHBRIDGE

Advanced Concepts in Tiles Inc., 43 Quail Run, Southbridge, MA 01550. Michael Paul Durocher, same.

 

Complete Technology Resources Inc., 317 Pleasant St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Jamie Stafslien, same. Computer services.

SPRINGFIELD

16 Acres Computers Inc., 115 Corey Road, Springfield, MA 01128. Mary Radogiewicz., same. Computer sales and service.

Bhutanese Society of Western Massachusetts, 67 Johnson St., Apt #1 Left, Springfield, MA 01108. Hari Khanal, same. Provides support for any Bhutanese family when someone dies, and for the treatment of any medical conditions as a result of an accident or major disease.

Charles Kearse Co., Andrew M. Scibelli Enterprise Center, One Federal St., Bldg. 101, Springfield, MA 01105. Charles Kearse, 30 Bowdoin St., Springfield, MA 01109. Non-profit and business development consulting.

WASHINGTON

Harmony Building Consultants Inc., 204 Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA 01223. Georgette Keator, same. Building and construction consultation.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AAA Pioneer Valley Driver Training School Inc., 150 Capital Dr., West Springfield, MA 01089. Chris Mensing, 12 Echo Hill Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Automobile driver instruction services.

Bart Truck Equipment Company Inc., 358 River St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Martin Tourtelotte, 47 Wild Grove Lane, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Sales and service of truck equipment.

DSVT Inc., 81 Humphrey Lane, West Springfield, MA 01089. Valerity Kolodzinskiy, same. Transportation services for food, commercial goods and vehicles via flatbed, container and heavy-duty hauling vehicles.

Hannahneena Inc., 217 Elm St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Sarabjit Chawla, 3050 Mountain Road, West Suffield, CT 06093. Restaurant and bar.

WESTFIELD

358 Southwick Inc., 358 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01805. Rachid Messoudi, 14 Willard St., Apt. 1, Quincy, MA 01085. Convenience store.

Direct Auto Realty Inc., 300 East Main St., Westfield, MA 01085. David Dicienzo, 90 Southwood Dr., Ludlow, MA 01056. Purchase, develop, manage, and maintain real estate properties.

WORTHINGTON

Arts Alive in the Hilltowns Inc., 4 Sam Hill Road, Worthington, MA 01098. Mary Pulley, 128 Old Post Road, Worthington, MA 01098. Association of artists to network, promote, showcase and support artistic and cultural endeavors.

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Program participants

Program participants engaged in a number of learning activities with youngsters there

As part of a program called “Putting the Accent on Literacy, One Book at a Time,” BusinessWest and its Difference Makers from 2009 and 2010 coordinated a book drive in conjunction with the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative, which links young people with books during the summer months, when they are away from. On August 13, more than 500 books were delivered to the Dunbar Community Center in Springfield, where program participants engaged in a number of learning activities with youngsters there, including book readings, games, and even a play (at left) involving Rosa Parks and her famous decision not to ride in the back of the bus.


Sally Fuller, project director for the Cherish Every Child

Sally Fuller, project director for the Cherish Every Child

Sally Fuller, project director for the Cherish Every Child initiative for the Davis Foundation, one of the Difference Makers for 2010, listens intently as one of the young students reads Where the Fern Grows.

Gwen Burke, left, and Nikia Davis

BusinessWest advertising consultant Gwen Burke, left, and Nikia Davis, the magazine’s senior designer

BusinessWest advertising consultant Gwen Burke, left, and Nikia Davis, the magazine’s senior designer, engage several students in a game of Scrabble Junior.

Maura Geary, project coordinator for the Regional Employment Board and one of the architects of the literacy program, gets to know several of the students involved with the summer reading initiative.

‘Nathanial’ proudly displays the book

‘Nathanial’ proudly displays the book

‘Nathanial’ proudly displays the book he chose to read to BusinessWest staff writer Joe Bednar. Each child was given a book to take home.

Opinion

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Opinion
We Must Separate Doctors from Industry

This summer, Harvard Medical School announced new restrictions on the relationships between its faculty and the pharmaceutical and medical-device industries. The policy prohibits faculty from accepting gifts and meals, limits their consulting income, and requires public reporting of any payments received. The stated goal is to eliminate a perception of undue commercial influence in medical education. This is the right decision by Harvard. It is now time that all other medical schools and teaching hospitals follow suit.
The medical/pharmaceutical industry influence on academic medicine is ubiquitous. In 2007, a survey of academic department chairs published in the Journal of the American Medical Assoc. revealed that 60% reported some form of personal relationship with industry, including as a consultant, paid speaker, officer, founder, or member of a board.
While many of these relationships are appropriate, an increasing number go off-track. Later that same year, the Department of Justice filed criminal complaints against four of the five medical-device manufacturers in New Jersey, alleging that the companies used consulting agreements with orthopedic surgeons as inducements to use a particular company’s products. According to Justice, the investigation revealed it was common practice that surgeons “were paid tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year for consulting contracts and were often lavished with trips and other expensive perquisites.”
More recently, Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa has investigated research conflicts of interests at numerous teaching hospitals and academic medical centers, including Harvard Medical School. In October 2008, an article in the the New York Times noted that Grassley’s findings “suggest that universities are all but incapable of policing their faculty’s conflicts of interest.” Eric Campbell, a health policy researcher at Mass General and Harvard Medical School, called these consulting arrangements “one of the great wink-winks of all time.”
Things must change. Medical schools and teaching hospitals have nothing to fear by establishing more appropriate restrictions governing their relationships with industry. The experience of our hospital system is one case in point.
Several years ago, clinical leaders at our system, UMass Memorial Health Care, became concerned about the problem created by these relationships. As a result, we launched a comprehensive process that resulted in the adoption, in 2007, of one of the strictest vendor-relations policies in the nation. Among other things, we prohibit gifts, meals, and entertainment, eliminate industry influence in medical education, restrict consulting to true scientific (not marketing) issues, and restrict access by sales and marketing representatives at our facility.
At first, there was skepticism. Some physicians resented the suggestion that accepting a mug or a free lunch somehow taints their medical judgment. Others worried that we would lose industry support for medical education and they would not be able to stay current on the latest drug and device developments. But almost three years later, there has been nary a whimper. No grieving at the loss of free lunches or dinners, and very few complaints about the loss of any educational opportunities. Indeed, most physicians are happier with the more limited, and more appropriate, interactions with industry. And they don’t mind writing with generic pens.
Recently, we conducted a survey of our physicians and residents to determine the level of support for our policy. While there remains some skepticism, almost two-thirds of respondents said they wanted UMass Memorial to continue to play a leading role among academic medical centers in promoting a strict policy. One resident said the policy made him so proud that, as he leaves his training, he asks all his potential employers about their policy.
This is not about demonizing pharmaceutical and medical-device companies. Our policy continues to allow significant contact with industry. These companies are vital to medical research and our continued ability to discover new and improved ways of caring for patients. But when we allow the good parts of those relationships to be sullied by the bad, we undermine the integrity of the entire interaction.
All of academic medicine needs to now acknowledge that the goals of a profit-driven industry, while laudable, do not always align with the goals of independent scientific research, teaching, and the delivery of high-quality patient care. Harvard is not the first to go down this road, but it may be the most influential. It should not be the last.

Douglas S. Brown is senior vice president and general counsel, and Stephen Tosi is chief medical officer, of UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester.

People on the Move

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Departments People on the Move

People’s United Financial Inc. of Springfield recently named John P. (Jack) Barnes as President, CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors. Barnes was also named President, CEO, and a Director of the company’s subsidiary, People’s United Bank. Barnes has served as interim President and CEO since April.

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Werner Maiwald of The Gaudreau Group, Inc. in Wilbraham has achieved membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table, the premier association of financial-services professionals. Maiwald has also earned recognition from the American Assoc. for Long-Term Care Insurance for the work he has done on the national and state level in helping to meet his clients’ needs.

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Jeffrey Trant of Human Resources Unlimited in Springfield was recently named a program surveyor in the Employment and Community Services Division at the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Trant was among 23 industry experts who were selected from a candidate pool of more than 2,000 professionals across North America to participate in comprehensive training. He will conduct surveys of organizations seeking CARF accreditation. Trant has served as manager of HRU’s Lighthouse Clubhouse on State Street in Springfield for two years.

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Dee Dee Mares, Managing Partner of Songline Emu Farm in Gill, recently attended the American Emu Assoc. national convention in Iowa. During the annual meeting, Mares was elected Vice President of the Board of Directors. She also serves as President of the New England Emu Assoc.

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Michael Reilly has been appointed Divisional Sales Manager for the South/Central Region for Springfield’s MassMutual Retirement Services Division. He is responsible for managing the Chicago field office and the territory encompassing Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Eastern and Central Wisconsin.

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lia sophia announced the following:
• Dorothy Hastings has received top honors among its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for sales accomplishments and professionalism; and
• Cathy Cardenuto has received top honors among its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for sales accomplishments and professionalism.

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Jeff Ferreri has joined Peter Pan Bus Lines in Springfield as Regional Sales Manager of Charter Sales and Operations.

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Florence Savings Bank announced that the following were elected to serve on the institution’s board of directors:
• Willard Plumley, proprietor of Plumley Consulting and a certified public accountant; and
• Carol Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

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Anthony Elder, a Cambridge College graduate, recently published the book Your Intangible Assets; Five Simple Ways to Succeed. A successful businessman and life coach, Elder discusses how business professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals can use their courage, determination, creativity, and other intangible assets to enhance their lives professionally and personally.

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Molly H. O’Brien has been named Advertising Supervisor for equine health care products at W. F. Young Inc.

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Borawski Insurance Agency in Northampton announced the following:
• Lynne Colesano has joined the company as Employee Benefits Director; and
• Mark Rosa has been appointed Marketing Director.

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Barbara A. Baran, Business Development Officer at Holyoke Credit Union, received the 2010 Henry A. Fifield Award for Voluntary Service from the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at its 120th annual meeting. Baran co-chairs the chamber’s Ambassadors’ Club, a group of 20 business and professional people who support and advocate for the chamber.

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Robert C. Holub, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, has been elected to a one-year term as Secretary of the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts.

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Walter Tomala Jr., of TNT General Contracting of Westfield, was recently sworn in as President of the Home Builders Assoc. of Massachusetts for 2010-2011.

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Nick Graveline has joined the East Longmeadow office of RE/MAX Prestige.

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Attorney Gary M. Weiner has been named President of the Board of Governors of the Commercial Law League of America. Weiner is Managing Shareholder at Weiner & Lange in Springfield.

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Michael J. Roy has joined Easthampton Savings Bank as the Compliance Officer.

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New board members of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority include:
• Vanessa Otero, owner of a consulting firm in Chicopee;
• Michelle A. Shell, a Vice President at Strategic Advisers, a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, and the new board chair;
• Ann Conlon Roosevelt, an environmental advocate and owner of a Cambridge real-estate firm;
• David R. Giblin, general manager of the Boston Marriott Copley Place;
• Paul J. Sacco, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Lodging Assoc; and
• Mark Erlich, executive secretary-treasurer of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters.

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Mary Jenewin-Caplin has been appointed Area Agency on Aging Director for Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. She will oversee the operation of Meals on Wheels and congregate nutrition programs, oversee the long-term care ombudsman program, and administer federal grants for community organizations that provide services to older adults.

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Carol Swistak, Manager of the McDonald’s at 299 East Main St., Westfield, and Ismael Flores, Manager of McDonald’s at 2392 Main St., Springfield, were recently honored with Outstanding Restaurant Manager awards by McDonald’s USA. The awards recognize managers whose McDonald’s restaurants operate at an outstanding level and exemplify leadership following McDonald’s key initiatives. The top 10% of restaurant managers are bestowed with the honor.

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Attorney Peter W. Shrair, a Managing Principal at the law firm of Cooley Shrair in Springfield, presented a seminar titled “Fraud in the Workplace: Assessment and Prevention” for the Financial Executives Institute, sponsored by the Paperboard Packaging Council in Springfield.

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Andrew Crane recently received the Home Builders Assoc. of Massachusetts Legend of the Industry Award.

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Stephen J. Caldeira has been named President and CEO of the International Franchise Assoc.

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The Depositors Insurance Fund announced the following:
• John F. Heaps Jr., President of Florence Savings Bank, has been elected to the Board of Directors; and
• William J. Wagner, President of Chicopee Savings Bank, has been elected to the Board of Directors.
The Depositors Insurance Fund provides excess deposit insurance to 65 Massachusetts-chartered savings banks. At member banks, all deposit amounts above FDIC insurance limits are insured in full by the Depositors Insurance Fund.

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Women recently named to the Leadership Institute for Political Impact include:
• Daryl Essensa and Shenandoah Sluter, both of Greenfield;
• Susan Mareneck of Leverett;
• Ingrid Brandenberg of Montague;
• Joanne Sunshower and Lori Tuominen, both of Shutesbury;
• Corinne Wingard of Agawam;
• Karen Jarvis Vance and Elizabeth Dineen, both of East Longmeadow;
• Maria Salgado, Yaraliz Soto, and Peggy Vezina, all of Holyoke;
• Wanda Banks, Kimberly Barbato, Natasha Clark, Ivette Cruz, Denise Hurst, Jennifer Kirby, Kathryn Kirby, and Haydee Lamberty Rodriguez, all of Springfield;
• Carla Doyle and Kristin Palini, both of West Springfield;
• Laura Mecham of Wilbraham;
• Virgenmina Perez of Amherst;
• Ashley Fay of Belchertown;
• Wendy Gannett of Easthampton;
• Gloria DiFulvo and Susanne Rondeau, both of Hadley;
• M. J. Adams-Pullan, Mollie Fox, and Anja Waechter-Bourbeau, all of Northampton;
• Jennifer Dexter of South Hadley; and
• Norma Adler of Hatfield.

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Dr. Mark Novotny, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, announced that several new physicians are affiliating with CDH. Novotny said the hospital seeks to grow a number of specialty services as part of a broader re-positioning. The physicians specialize in areas the hospital has targeted for growth. They include:
• Dr. Timothy Abbott, Anesthesiologist;
• Dr. Kelly Bishop-Bartolomei, General Surgeon;
• Dr. Jacob Chapman, Emergency Medicine;
• Dr. William Dean III, Neurologist;
• Dr. Julia Gates, Interventional Radiologist;
• Dr. Tae Kim, Emergency Medicine;
• Dr. Andrew King, Anesthesiologist;
• Dr. Erin Leahy, Adult Hospitalist;
• Dr. Sean Mullally, Hematologist/ Oncologist; and
• Dr. Sarah Workman, Adult-Pediatric Hospitalist.

Picture This

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Departments Picture This

Hanging with Wally


Joseph Bott, territory sales manager at the Hanover Insurance Group (left), Janet Steigmeyer, director of Human Resources for the Holyoke Chicopee Springfield (HCS) Head Start Inc., and Timm Marini, president of the FieldEddy Insurance Network, pose with Wally, the official mascot of the Boston Red Sox. The FieldEddy Insurance Network, in cooperation with the Hanover Insurance Group, sponsored Wally’s visit with the children enrolled in HCS Head Start. Head Start’s mission is to improve the lives of low-income children by providing quality, comprehensive child-development services focusing on education, health, nutrition, and mental health.

Getting a Lift

From left, Mary Meehan and Marian Poe-Heineman, both first vice president of commercial lending at PeoplesBank, join Mary Reardon Johnson, executive director of the Young Women’s Club of Western Mass., in celebrating the club’s new 2011 Kia Sedona. The van was purchased with a $21,813 donation from PeoplesBank, and will be assigned to the club’s Teen Transitional Living Program (TTLP). The TTLP serves at-risk teen mothers who cannot return to live with their families due to domestic violence, neglect, poor living conditions, or other extraordinary circumstances. The van will improve TTLP daily operations by providing residents and staff with safe and reliable transportation to and from doctor’s appointments and job training, as well as many other services critical to the success of the young mothers enrolled in the program.

Ten Points About: Golf & Business Entertainment

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10 Points Departments

By TERESA A. JUDYCKI, CPA

1. In addition to being ‘ordinary and necessary,’ entertainment expenses must pass another test to be deductible: they must be either directly related to or associated with your business.

2. A ‘directly related’ meal or entertainment either takes place in a clear business setting, or the main purpose is business and there is an expectation of specific benefit, not just goodwill. Business must actually be conducted — meeting, discussion, etc.
3. An expense is ‘associated with’ the conduct of business if the meal or entertainment precedes or follows a substantial business discussion and there is a clear business purpose which may be either to generate new business or to encourage continuation of a business relationship.
4. Lavish or extravagant entertainment is not deductible. The expense must be reasonable in light of the facts and circumstances.

5. The deduction for a skybox or a private luxury box rented for more than one event in the same sports arena is limited to the price of a non-luxury box seat for each seat in the skybox.

6. You cannot deduct more than the face value of a ticket to an entertainment event. This limitation applies equally to amounts paid to scalpers and service fees paid to ticket agencies.
7. Reciprocal meals or entertainment are not deductible (i.e. a group of business associates takes turns picking up the tab).
8. Once the expenditure qualifies, it is only 50% deductible. There are exceptions that include employee summer outings or holiday parties.
9. What about charity golf tournaments? If they qualify as entertainment expenses, charity sports events are not subject to the 50% disallowance as long as the primary purpose is to benefit a charity, the entire net proceeds go to the charity, and the event uses volunteers to perform substantially all the event’s work.

10. Strict substantiation rules must be met. The evidence must support the amount, time and place, business purpose (including the nature and duration of business discussions), and your business relationship to the person entertained.

Terri Judycki is a senior tax manager with the Holyoke-based public accounting firm

Briefcase

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Briefcase Departments

State’s Economy Outpaces That of the Nation

BOSTON — The Bay State’s economy expanded twice as fast as the nation’s during the second quarter of the year, boosted by federal stimulus spending, demand for technology products, and the strongest job growth since the so-called miracle years of the 1980s,UMass reported recently. In its quarterly journal Benchmarks, UMass reported that the three-month period ending June 30 was the fourth consecutive quarter in which the state outpaced national economic growth. Analysts, however, warned that the state’s economy is likely to slow as stimulus programs fade and a weakened national recovery tempers economic growth here. “Government spending has played a much greater role in stimulating growth and encouraging consumer spending,” Robert Nakosteen, an Economics professor at the UMass Isenberg School of Management, told the Boston Globe. “Going forward, however, government stimulus is waning, and it is far from certain that private-sector spending will take up the slack.” The state’s economy grew at a 6.4% annual rate last quarter after expanding at a 4.1% rate in the first quarter and 6% at the end of last year, according to UMass. Nationally, economic growth was a sluggish 2.4% annual rate in the second quarter after expanding 3.7% in the first quarter and 5% in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

Tech Park Releases Economic-impact Report

SPRINGFIELD — The economic impact of the Springfield Technology Park adjacent to Springfield Technical Community College is positive, according to recently released results of a report by the Center for Economic Development at UMass. The economic-impact report indicates that the nearly 900 jobs at the park create an additional 1,267 jobs in the regional economy due to the multiplier effect. Some $1.4 million is pumped into the local economy due to park management’s policy of favoring local contractors and service providers. In addition, the report indicates an estimated payroll of $37 million and estimated capital investments over the past three years of $4 million. Principal investigators and authors of the study are Zenia Kotval, Ph.D., and John Mullin, Ph.D., from UMass. The 15-acre park was founded in 1996 through an act of the Massachusetts Legislature and is the only technology-based business park connected to a community college in the U.S. The secure, gated site is a center of innovation with more than 70% tenant companies involved in the tech and engineering sectors.

AMICCON Organizers Move Event to Nov. 16

SPRINGFIELD — Organizers of the Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Competition and Conference (AMICCON), www.amiccon.com, have moved the event from Sept. 23 to Nov. 16 in order to better respond to and convert the overwhelming response it has received from manufacturers, their supply chains, state organizations (from Massachusetts and Connecticut), and the business community as a whole. “We expected a good response to the AMICCON project, but the initial high caliber of participation set the bar very high,” said co-founder Ellen Bemben. “It is now clear that a few more weeks after the Labor Day holiday are necessary in order to satisfy the additional interest that those nationally acclaimed manufacturers are generating for a greater event.” Top companies in their industry sectors have confirmed their participation and support, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Smith & Wesson, Callaway Golf, Savage Arms, FloDesign, and PolyOne, and precision manufacturers like B & E Precision Aircraft Components, D & S Manufacturing, United Plastics Group, and Boyd Technologies. With the momentum of media coverage, from Springfield to Chicago and beyond, preparations for the June 2011 national Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Competition are on schedule with co-chairs Paul Silva of Angel Catalyst in South Hadley and Michael Gurau of Clear Venture Partners in Freeport, Maine. Private investment firms are already offering their support for the unique competition with a $50,000 purse.

Construction Backlog Edges Higher

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently reported that its latest Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI) increased to seven months in May, a 27% increase from January of this year. CBI is a forward-looking indicator that measures the amount of construction work under contract to be completed in the future.

Among the regional highlights: compared to a year ago, all regions but the South experienced a rise in backlog; the Northeast reports the lengthiest backlog at roughly 7.5 months, the highest level for this region in the history of the survey; and the Middle States report the shortest backlog at roughly 6.6 months. ABC is a national association with 77 chapters representing 25,000 merit-shop construction and construction-related firms with 2 million employees.

Former Finance Control Board Official Pays Penalty

SPRINGFIELD — The state Ethics Commission approved a disposition agreement in which former Springfield Finance Control Board Deputy Director Stephen Lisauskas admitted to violating G.L. c. 268A, the conflict-of-interest law. Pursuant to the agreement, Lisauskas paid a $3,000 civil penalty. The law prohibits a state employee from knowingly, or with reason to know, using or attempting to use his official position to secure for himself or others unwarranted privileges or exemptions that are of substantial value and which are not properly available to similarly situated individuals. Lisauskas did not file a written disclosure with his appointing authority to dispel the appearance of a conflict of interest. The agreement notes that, by using his position as SFCB deputy director, he steered the city of Springfield into investing with Merrill Lynch, when Lisauskas had a friendship with one of the vice president/brokers. Merrill Lynch was given approximately 60% of the city’s investment money to invest and subsequently invested approximately $13 million in risky, mortgage-backed securities which were not on a ‘legal list’ of investments. Those securities lost nearly all of their value. In January 2008, Merrill Lynch agreed to reimburse the city $13.7 million to cover its investment losses and legal fees.

Seminars Slated for Small-business Owners

WARE — The Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. is offering seminars for small-business owners and entrepreneurs this fall who want to learn to promote their business. Seminars planned include ‘Growing Your Business Through Marketing and Advertising,’ Sept. 22 and 29, 6 to 8 p.m., in Charlton; and ‘Social-media Networking,’ Sept. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Sturbridge area. For more information, call (413) 967-3001.

School Conversion Plan Dropped Due to Funding

WESTFIELD — The planned ‘academic village’ at the Westfield Normal School on Washington Street has been dropped due to lack of funding, according to Juan Cofield, president of Boston Realty Associates. Cofield noted that the original plan was to create housing for 90 Westfield State University students. Cofield’s firm would have leased the finished project to Westfield State. College officials will now work with the Mass. State College Building Authority (MSCBA) to determine if converting the school site can still be accomplished. MSCBA is responsible for all dormitories on state-college properties.

Union Station Project Back On Track

SPRINGFIELD — The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently lifted a freeze on funding for the Springfield Redevelopment Authority’s (SRA) $71 million Union Station project. The freeze was imposed in 2005 after an audit questioned spending by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) for the intermodal transportation project. With SRA as the lead agency on the project, once all forms are now completed on the federal level, the project should get back on track. The Union Station project proposal includes space for the PVTA, commuter rail, intercity bus operations, Amtrak, and office space related to transit. In addition to federal funding, the project has state and private funding in place. In other news, an FTA study recently estimated at $77.7 billion the cost of bringing systems into a state of good repair. FTA’s National State of Good Repair Assessment Study, requested by the U.S. Department of Transportation, provides a comprehensive study of the nation’s rail and bus transit systems and notes that infrastructure development is needed to rebuild America.

Weston Solutions Expresses Interest in Belchertown Parcel

BELCHERTOWN — For the next several weeks, the town’s Economic Development Industrial Corp. will be working with MassDevelopment to determine if a Pennsylvania-based corporation has the experience and resources to develop the former Belchertown State School property. Weston Solutions Inc., which has a regional office in Connecticut, has expressed an interest in developing the site to build shops, offices, housing, and an assisted-living facility. A letter of interest has been signed with the town that allows the company to investigate financing, contamination, and construction issues facing Parcel B of the site.

Editorial

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Opinion
Patrick Holds the Right Cards on Casinos

Amid the standoff on Beacon Hill that has apparently put casinos on hold for at least another year, and may have scuttled their chances altogether, there is no shortage of finger-pointing on this highly controversial subject.
Some lay the blame on Gov. Deval Patrick for insisting that a casino measure include just three resort-style casinos and no slot parlors at racetracks (called racinos) by some. Indeed, Patrick’s opponents in the upcoming election say that his stubbornness will keep the state from adding a projected 15,000 jobs any time soon, while also delaying any much-needed revenues in the form of casino licenses. In fact, Tim Cahill said that, if the state winds up with no casinos or slots, Patrick “owns this recession.”
But from our view, Patrick is right about this gaming bill, and we’re glad he’s sticking to his guns, even if it means casinos will have to wait another year or two or even 10. The governor says casino backers have waited a long time to see a gaming measure win approval, and they should wait longer if doing so means the difference between getting the legislation right and getting it wrong.
And approving slot parlors at the racetracks is simply wrong.
Why? For starters, doing what the Legislature has proposed amounts to awarding no-bid contracts to the track owners, which is simply not a good way to do business, even if those track operators are suffering and need an economic boost. But more importantly, the racinos offer very little in terms of jobs — it doesn’t take many people to run a slot parlor — and economic development, and will inevitably become additional competition for the three resort casinos, including the one proposed for a site just off the Turnpike in Palmer. There is already plenty of competition to begin with, and probably much more on the way in New York and other New England states. The Commonwealth doesn’t need to be creating competition for its own casinos.
As he explained his stance on the slot parlors and his reluctance to compromise, Patrick said the risks from the racinos far outweigh the potential benefits, and he’s right.
Casino supporters, including the many in Palmer who are looking at the facility proposed for their town as an economic lifeline, have a right to be upset and disappointed with the stalemate in Boston. Gaming has been debated in this state for a long time, and it finally seemed as though the stars were properly aligned for passage.
But then, politics got in the way, as it so often does.
From our perspective, though, the measure being pushed by the House and Senate and rejected by the governor was flawed, and the current stalemate is better for the Commonwealth than a bad gaming measure.
Who knows what will happen 11 months from now? The governor faces strong competition this November and may not prevail. Meanwhile, a number of legislators may not win re-election, and a number are not even seeking another term. Casinos may never again come as close to passage as they did this July.
But in the final analysis, the proposal that was on the table just wasn’t worth that roll of the dice.

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of August 2010.

AGAWAM

LRB Realty Trust
1804 Main St.
$15,000 — Six upgraded antenna panels

AMHERST

Merkos L’InyoneI Chinuch Inc.
30 North Hadley Road
$13,000 — Kitchen ventilation and suppression system

Rt. 9 Real Estate, Inc.
213 College St.
$3,000 — Building separate entry for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Trustees of Hampshire College
731 West St.
$5,500 — Re-shingle

CHICOPEE

New Ludlow, LLC
59 New Ludlow Road
$9,000 — Repair fire damage in laundry room

Rivershore Real Estate, LLC
628 Center St.
$16,500 — Install new entry door and build handicap ramp

GREENFIELD

Fenwick LLP
111 Hope St.
$2,500 — Roof repair

Fenwick LLP
4 Woodard Rd.
$2,500 — Roof repair

Greenfield Savings Bank
35 Federal St.
$490,000 — Construction of a drive-up teller machine and teller building

HOLYOKE

South Hadley Realty Trust
36-40 Bobala Road
$57,000 — Add new offices, electrical, and fire protection

LUDLOW

Ludlow Housing Authority
37 Chestnut St.
$114,000 — Re-roof

NORTHAMPTON

7 Bravo Two, LLC
162 Old Ferry Road
$167,000 — New commercial building

Alka Kanoujia
45 State St.
$4,000 — Pour concrete basement floor

  

Bobo LLC
88 King St.
$20,500 — Interior Renovations

CFP Properties LLC
320 Riverside Dr.
$9,000 — Emergency repairs

Coolidge Northampton LLC
249 King St.
$1,200 — Remove non-bearing walls

Edwards Church of Northampton
297 Main St.
$6,000 — Repair stairs

Kathleen Maiewski
91 Crescent St.
$9,000 — Interior renovations

SPRINGFIELD

ESIBC
211 Carando Dr.
$99,500 — Renovations for home infusion and respiratory services

HAP Inc.
322 Main St.
$102,000 — New non-structural walls in handicap bathroom

Jacob Hannoush
1655 Boston Road
$20,000 — Interior renovations

John Salema
350 Cottage St.
$75,000 — Cosmetic remodel of the sales area, restrooms, and exterior facade at Dunkin Donuts

Tinkham Management
112 Industry Ave.
$9,500 — Interior renovations

WESTFIELD

Berkshire Bank
31 Court St.
$18,000 — Interior renovations

Floyd Pease, Jr.
101 Springdale Road
$26,000 — Renovation

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Diversified Realty Corp.
935 Riverdale St.
$55,000 — Renovation of 9,119 square feet of retail space

Peoples Savings Bank
547 Memorial Ave.
$750,000 — Renovation of 30,455 square feet of commercial building

St. Thomas School
47 Pine St.
$20,000 — Strip and re-roof

Court Dockets

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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

Helena Borek v. Wholesale Kitchen Supply Co.
Allegation: Breach of contract and unfair and deceptive trade practices: $8,274
Filed: 5/11/10

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Nike USA Inc. v. 1793 Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $33,835.64
Filed: 6/18/10

Ricky Greenwald v. RTB Design
Allegation: Breach of contract and fraud arising in construction dispute between the homeowner and the designer/builder: $393,055.72
Filed: 6/1/10

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Weddingpages Inc. v. Sakura Bloom, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $5,324.40
Filed: 7/1/10

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Adam P. Clermont, Esq. v. Robinson & Donovan, P.C., et al
Allegation: Legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty: $150,000
Filed: 6/1/10

Clinton Mitchell Jr. v. Associated Electro-Mechanics
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/25/10

Estate of Raymond F. Bolas v. The Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. and Elizabeth Warga, Margaret Bonney, and Stephen M. Brown
Allegation: Negligence, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty: $350,000
Filed: 5/26/10

MicMac Mechanical Insulation, LLC v. Fontaine Brothers Inc. and Federal Insurance Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of labor and materials supplied on a public construction project: $15,355
Filed: 6/3/10

Noonan Energy Corp. v. Howard Fuel Service Inc.
Allegation: Fraud and negligent representation: $89,167.40
Filed: 5/11/10

Orchard Variety Inc. v. Good Deal Auto
Allegation: Checks fraudulently cashed on closed accounts: $87,146
Filed: 6/2/10

Roberta Kerry v. Friendly Corp.
Allegation: Employment discrimination and harassment: $25,000
Filed: 5/25/10

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Caroline Wenck v. Warner Brothers, LLC, Allstate Asphalt Inc., and Gallagher Bassett Services Inc.
Allegation: Negligence in sidewalk construction project, causing injury: $21,005.39
Filed: 6/7/10

Carlos Casillas v. Steve Lewis Subaru Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination based on race, color, nationality: $25,000
Filed: 6/17/10

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

AEC One Stop Group v. Dynamite Records
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $17,881.60
Filed: 7/2/10

Bailey Nurseries Inc. v. Keyes Perennial Farm
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,146.99
Filed: 6/30/10

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Bradco Supply Co. v. C.S. Alexander Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $10,789.04
Filed: 6/11/10

Collins Enterprises Inc. v. Niley’s Fashion
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $8,400
Filed: 6/10/11

National Vinyl Products Inc. v. Griswold Glass & Aluminum Co.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,441.65
Filed: 6/14/10

Salemi Appliance Service Inc. v. Shedd Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on appliances: $3,783.15
Filed: 6/11/10

Thurston Foods Inc. v. J.T.’s Bakery & Café
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,646.88
Filed: 6/10/10

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Capital One Bank NA v. Auto Specialties
Allegation: Non-payment of goods and services charged on a credit account: $6,861.81
Filed: 5/18/10

Doing Business As Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of August 2010.

AGAWAM

Allen’s Appliance
336 North Westfield St.
Allen St. Jean

Caravan Express Transport
151 Springfield St.
Miran Karapetyan

Games 2 U
367 North Westfield St.
Paul A. Jenney

Tastefully Simple
36 Senator Ave.
Kelley Richards

Twice But Nice
324 Springfield St.
Judy Scibelli

AMHERST

Arigato Sushi
11 North Pleasant St.
Jaxyoung Lee

Baystate Tax Service
409 Main St.
Richard Nolbrook III

Deb & Romalo’s Golden Fashion
233 North Pleasant St.
Deborah Cunningham

Herter Woodworking
401 Shays St.
Miles Herter

Ink & Toner Solutions, LLC
233 North Pleasant St.
Senges LaRiviere

Media Compass
520 Riverglade Dr.
Pablo Robles

Short Story Press
60 Echo Hill Road
Michael Shally-Jensen

Shumway Roofing
625 East St.
Alan Shumway

Tsanzi
188 Pine St.
Wanjiku Magua

CHICOPEE

Aqua-matic Lawn Sprinkle & Irrigation Inc.
320 Granby Road
Michael Sweeney

New Life Design Studio
20 West St.
Joanne Despard

GREENFIELD

Blue Moon Healing Center
11 Plum Tree Lane
Jean Conway

J.E. Kendrick Woodworks
576 Leyden Road
Jonathan Kendrick

Sofia’s Pizza
228 Federal St.
Costas Alimonos

HADLEY

Asian Metal Import Solutions
245 Russell St.
Medalco Metals Inc.

Dan Fit Personal Training
21 East St.
Daniel Fonseca

Out of the World Cleaning Service
116 Rocky Hill Road
Lindsay Shumway

HOLYOKE

Basic Prints
200 High St.
German L. Santiago

Bogey & Sons
19 Shepard Dr.
Boguslaw Wolanczyk

Dominos Pizza
1534 Dwight St.
Chris Macpherson

Paper City Cuts 2
522 South St.
Jose M. Lopez

LUDLOW

D & V Quality Landscaping
88 Bruni Ave.
Victor Nascimento

East Street Auto Body
575 East St.
Franklin Ryan

Monroe’s Salon & Day Spa
120 East St.
Katherine Dias

NORTHAMPTON

Leelyn Law
43 Center St.
Shannon Leelyn

Northampton Center for Health & Healing
241 King St.
Marcia Nickerson

Sunnyside Childcare Center @ Smith
70 Paradise Road
Susan Beemer

  

SOUTHWICK

ALB Enterprises
7 Secluded Ridge
Andrea Bradley

Chase Automotive Electric
805 College Highway
Julianna G. Chase

Colleen’s Graphic Designs
32 Davis Road
Colleen Hauff

Collins Automotive Electric
17 Shaggbark Dr.
George Collins

Fix Your PC, LLC
132 Vining Hill Road
Marc St. Onge

Forget-Me-Nots
535 College Highway
Linda Schwarz

Hillside Excavating & Septic Service
296 Granville Road
David K. Recoulle

Sunny’s Convenience
610 College Highway
Sunil Patel

SPRINGFIELD

2:30 AM Paperart Designs
34 Front St.
Donna L. Beck

Advantics Inc.
101 King St.
Suzette M. Cotton

After Life Tattoo Parlor
378 Dwight St.
Linda Casiano-Perez

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille
1349 Boston Rd.
Rebecca R. Tilden

Auto Glass Replacement
501 St. James Ave.
Ann D. Bean

Baystate Wesson Women’s
3300 Main St.
Baystate Medical Center

Borinquen Bakery
464 Bridge St.
Danio Grullon

D & B Towing
141 Carver St.
Flor J. Torres

Dali’s Creations
103 Wilmont St.
Igdalia Rivera

Dharma Inc.
253 Pasco Road
Ramzan Ali

Euro Coiffure Salon
1910-1912 Wilbraham Road
Boguslawa Bocwinski

Executive K9
87 Hanson Dr.
Michael Vincent

Eyebrow Miracle
1655 Boston Road
Rajendra P. Hyoju

Gary Robert Hall
767 Armory St.
Gary R. Hall

Jeffrey Consedine
102 Juniper Dr.
Jeffrey Consedine

WESTFIELD

Friguglietti Landscaping
18 Overlook Dr.
Brian Friguglietti

Topors Lawn Care
21 Ellsowrth St.
Adam Toporowski

Vivid Hair Salon & Spa
99 Elm St.
Barbara B. Brazee

Westfield Energy Efficiency Trades Center
39 South Broad St.
Pam Howland

Windspire
93 Ely St.
Thomas C. Ogden

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Affordable Cleaning Services
44 Craig Dr.
Olesya Buchachaya

Arum Associates
291 Forest Glen
Douglas A. Guyett

Doggy Doody Disposal
165 Ohio Ave.
Theresa Selvoski

Robert Webster Electric
95 Chestnut St.
Robert A. Webster

Shree Ram Inc.
1573 Riverdale St.
Dilip R. Rana

The Kung-Fu Academy
195 Elm St.
Maria Santana

Incorporations

By
Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

HSW Inc., 63 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Abdul S. Chaudhry, 4 White Brook Lane, South Hadley, MA 01075. Retail Sales, home furnishings and merchandise.

Quick Mart Inc., 283 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001. Fawad Khawaja, same. Convenience Store.

Malfetano Cigars Inc., 378 Walnut St., Ext. Agawam, MA 01001. Michael L. Beaudry, same. Cigar sales.

Stegall Renovators Inc., 880 Main St., Agawam, MA 01001. Penn Stegall, same. Contractor specializing in rehabilitation of homes.

BRIMFIELD

Elmore Realty Services Inc., 74 Monson Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Jennifer Elmore, same. Residential and Commercial real estate.

CHICOPEE

John’s Asphalt Paving & Construction Inc., 900 Chicopee St., second floor, Chicopee, MA 01013. Sherry Kezer, same. Paving concrete excavation

Kaeble Oil Inc., 11 Casey Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Michael Kaeble, same. Heating oil sales.

Shine Services Inc., 82 Chestnut St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Clecia Mara Marques, same. Janitorial services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Faith Builders of New England Inc., 31 Hillside Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Church.

J & B Brush Corp., 44 Harkness Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jessica L. Imbriglio, 17 Laurelridge Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Salon and spa

Main Street Parking Inc., 301 Pease Road, East Longmeadow, Ma, 01028. Michael Biscaldi, same. Metered parking lot.

Master Han’s Olympic Taekwondo Inc., 50 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Yunhee Han, 167-169 Pinewood Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Martial arts studio.

Medisize Us Inc., 200 Main St., Unit 1203, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Eric Kroon, same. Sales and distribution of medical devices.

Sattler Auto Sales Inc., 12 Nottingham Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Edward Sattler, same. Auto sales.

EASTHAMPTON

Stratus EMR Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Unit 448, Easthampton, MA 01027. Peter Cleary, same. Computer software development.

The American Dreamer Inc., 4 Chapman Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Kevin Sahagian, same. Restaurant.

FLORENCE

PS191 Inc., 719 Park Hill Road, Florence MA, 01062. Daniel Touhey, same.

GREENFIELD

Hamiltonbrooke Corporation, 489 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301. Ebony Sterbinski, same. Purchase real estate and solicit government contracts.

HADLEY

Hampshire County Farm Bureau Inc., 30 Roosevelt St., South Hadley, MA 01035. Promote, protect and represent the business, economic and social interests of the farmers of Hampshire County.

HATFIELD

Hitpoint Inc., 59 North St., Hatfield, MA 01301. Paul Hake, same. Video game development.

HOLYOKE

Cell Pavilion Inc., 513 Whitney Ave., #14A Holyoke, MA 01040. Mohammad K. Hossain, same. Retail sales and service of cell phones and accessories.

  

HUNTINGTON

Down to Earth Excavating Inc., 3 Goss Hill Road, Huntington, MA 01050. Paul LaPointe, same. Excavation services.

LONGMEADOW

Neutral Corner Inc., 36 Belleclaire Ave., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Patrick Ireland, same. Non-profit organization founded to promote good fitness, health, self-esteem through education.

Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Group, PC., 44 Farmington Ave., Longmeadow, 01106. Pediatric medical offices.

LUDLOW

TLS Landscaping Inc., 754 Center St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Daniel DeGray, same. Landscaping service.

NORTHAMPTON

Northampton Community Arts Trust Inc., 44 Munroe St., Northampton, MA 01060. Kathy Couch, 693 Bridge Road, Northampton, MA 01060. Acquisition of land and buildings suitable for performance, exhibition and development of the arts.

Timothy C. Abbot, Do P.C., 30 Locust St., Northampton, MA 01061. Timothy Abbot, same.

Sammi’s Mart and Deli Inc., 1365 Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. Andriana Kostaras, 1359 Main St., Palmer, MA 01069. Convenience store and deli.

PITTSFIELD

CFR Operating Corp. Inc., 6 Kathy Way, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Chad Mazza, same. Barbershop.

Rolling Studios Inc., 7 Club Circle, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ed Synder, 7 Peters Path, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

SOUTH HADLEY

Ib Cleaning Inc., 315 Hadley St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Waldemar Binczyk, same. Cleaning services.

Poltrans Inc., 315 Hadley St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Waldemar Binczyk, same. Truck transportation.

SPRINGFIELD

JPC Pet Sales & Marketing Inc., 78 Glenoak, Dr, Springfield, MA 01129. James Carmody, same. Manufacturers representative.

Kenny Tax Services & Company Inc., 510 Armory St., Springfield, MA 01104. Non-transferable.

Mesiti Media Group Inc., 125 Main St., Springfield, MA 01105. Rocco A. Mesiti, same.

Safe Futures for Children Foundation Inc., 195 Lang St., Springfield, MA 01104. Maria Huertas, same. Non-profit organization to help better every child’s condition all over the world.

Tong Tong Beauty Center II Corp., 127 Parkside St., Springfield, MA 01104. Tong Wand, same. Auto body work.

STURBRIDGE

Garfield Inc., 33 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566. Robert Cassim, 2 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566. Used auto sales.

WORTHINGTON

RHC Community Education Center Inc., 184 Cudworth Road, Worthington, MA 01098. Vanessa Lewis, same. Organization established for charitable, educational and scientific purposes.

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Adamczyk, Jeremy Josef
Adamczyk, Jennie Rebecca
Leach, Jennie Rebecca
324 Mackenzie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Adamowicz, Andrea M.
187 North Maple St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Arsenault, Robert A.
Arsenault, Sharon M.
19 Everett Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Asher, Shawn T.
Asher, Saramarie M.
86 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Backholm, Wendy A.
a/k/a Higgins, Wendy A.
38 Dartmouth St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/10

Bak, Linda A.
P.O. Box4 78
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/06/10

Baker, Richard H.
16 Elm Ter.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Baldwin, Kelvin Eugene
Baldwin, Jessica Renee
a/k/a McCrimmons, Jessica Renee
31 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Bernardi, Christopher A.
21 Lyman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Bisono, Juan Eddy
20 Bonner St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Borgatti, Suzann Maria
250 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Boyce, Jane
144 Coolidge Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Burke, Vanessa
26 Hassler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Call, Glenn R.
29 Chestnut Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/02/10

Camilleri, Donna M.
14 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Carney, David H.
Carney, June M.
170 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/10

Colby, Theresa M.
a/k/a Colby-Ghiatis, Theresa
32 Sandra Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Collier, Paul R.
31 Veazie St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Collins, Brad Garrett
1038 N St. Ext.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/10

Conkey, Edward W.
972 Carpenter Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Daigneault, Ralph I.
Daigneault, Constance C.
739 Daniel Shays Highway
Box E-12
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/10

Darosa, Teresa L.
130 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

DeCaro, Giovanni S.
DeCaro, Linda J.
Walling, Linda J.
152 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Delisle, Penni A.
a/k/a Schorge, Penni A.
419 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/10

Desmarais, Kay M.
4325 High St.
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/10

Drost, Herman A.
Drost, Marsha L.
132 North Green River Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Dunkley, Lee P.
Dunkley, Emilia A.
a/k/a Jones, Emilia
275 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Endelos, Jonathan P.
22 Pinebrook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Fairbrother, Derek J.
Fairbrother, Kerri A.
a/k/a Steacie, Kerri A
73 Hall Road – Apt. #17
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/10

Frost, Jeffrey Edward
Frost, Pamela
a/k/a Livingston, Pamela
35 Norwood Ter.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Gamelli, Jeffrey L.
P.O. Box 792
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/10

Girard, Claire D.
162 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/10

Glod, Stanley J.
61 Coral Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Griffin, Joseph F.
Griffin, Linda J.
a/k/a Sowa, Linda J.
5 Woodbridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Guerra, Kenneth
Garcia-Guerra, Birgit
a/k/a Velazquez, Birgit
171 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Hearne, Andrew P.
92 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/10

Hirtle, Barbara A.
16 Washington St. #304
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Hirtle, Barbara C.
178 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/10

Hitchcock, Heather June
91 Campbell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Hoffman, Barbara M.
39 Railroad Row
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Horton, Michael R.
53 Colonial Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Kalesnik, Lyle A.
37 Birch Hill Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/10

Kaplan, Gary A.
403 Nassau Dr., Unit 103
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Kazalis, Michael G.
40 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

  

Lafayette, Lorraine R.
36 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Laflamme, Tara K.
35 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

LaFlamme, Timothy J.
314 Acebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Lafountain, David L.
Lafountain, Kathleen E.
29 O’Donnell Dr.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Laurin, Evelyn S.
15 Sunset Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Leitgeb, Edward J.
47 Brittany Road
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/10

Lopez, Peter Edwin
Lopez, Annette
74 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Lussier, Brendan T.
Lussier, Nicole P.
87 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/10

Mastalerz, Edwin J.
23 Beverly St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Maynard, Anne
55 South St., #3
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Mazur, John A.
121 N. Main St., Apt. Q7
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

McClain, Melissa L.
a/k/a Roberts, Melissa L.
10 Quinn Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Millenium Women
Betts, Jacqueline Simmons
24 Leatherleaf Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/03/10

Ming, Joscelyn A.
1662 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/12/10

Mosely, Holly Louise
80 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Nguyen, Minh Duc
Pham, Hong Thi
225 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Olivera, Elisabeth Marie
108 Feltham Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Pagan, Blanca
98 Federal St., Apt. 3
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Pagan, Jimmy
36 Longfellow Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Palmer Bowl
Midura, Ronald S.
58 Randall St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Paquette, Ronald A.
6 First Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/06/10

Partyka, Walter P.
18 Bardwell St., Apt.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Parzyck, Michael P.
P.O. Box 473
Pittsfield, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Porter, Candice
3 Birchknoll Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/10

Ramirez, John P.
21 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Reardon, Hilda C.
15 Hubbard Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Rickis, Shelley A.
a/k/a Wallace, Shelley A.
a/k/a Huot, Shelley A.
460 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Robinson, Daniel A.
Robinson, Tina M.
516 Kings Highway
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/10

Rollins, Scott A.
Rollins, Lori J.
194 Conant Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Rosenberg, Lewis B.
Rosenberg, Paula R.
131 Monument Valley Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/10

Sam’s Auto
Shapiro, Samuel Banks
89 Egremont Plain Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/02/10

Sheaff, Roland K.
Sheaff, Joann M.
271 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Silva, Renee
91 East Park St., Apt. 2
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Smith, Carolyn A.
40 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Spencer, Kimberly Evelyn
60 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/10/10

Tallis, Patrick A.
276 Prospect St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Terrill, Samantha C.
14 High St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/10

Therien, Steven
16 Charron St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/10

Tracy, Joshua M.
5 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/10

Velazquez, Carlos A.
37 Woodrow St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/10

Verchot, Peter J.
Verchot, Maribeth
12 King St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/10

Wadle, Karen E.
91 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Weatherbee, Douglas S.
Weatherbee, Marilyn
23 Mosher St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/10

Wells, James D.
41 Montgomery Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/14/10

Briefcase

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Briefcase Departments

$45.5 Million Broadband Investment Coming To Western Mass.

BOSTON — U.S. Sen. John Kerry, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, U.S. Rep. John Olver, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, and Gov. Deval Patrick were in Greenfield recently for an announcement ceremony to celebrate the $45.5 million federal investment to bring broadband to Western Mass. In recent weeks, Kerry had joined his colleagues in announcing that the Massachusetts Broadband Institute will receive $45.5 million for investment in broadband technologies for 123 underserved or unconnected towns in Western Mass. Currently, millions of Americans lack broadband service because it is either unaffordable or not accessible. In Massachusetts, an estimated 100 small towns — many of them in the western part of the state — are underserved; a few of these communities have no access at all. In communities throughout the region, broadband access connects families to each other, students to educational opportunities, first responders to citizens in times of crisis, job applicants to employers, patients to medical care, and small businesses to customers. The service area contains more than 1 million residents, more than 44,000 businesses, at least 2,100 community anchor institutions, and 3,429 square miles. MassBroadband 123 will create or retain almost 3,000 jobs, half from building and managing the network and half from economic development in these disadvantaged areas and the rest of the region. Under the terms of the federal grant, two-thirds of the broadband project must be completed by 2012, and the entire network built in 2013.

AIM’s Business Confidence Index Rises

BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index added 2.2 points in June to 53.7, continuing its movement into positive ground. The index topped 50 — neutral on its 100-point scale — in May for the first time in more than two years. Massachusetts employers report that current business conditions are now “mildly favorable,” and they are optimistic though “not exuberant” about continued improvement, according to Raymond G. Torto, global chief economist at CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. and chair of AIM’s board of economic advisors. Torto added that employers see Massachusetts’ business conditions keeping pace with or surpassing national conditions, in contrast to the experience in the recovery phase of recent past cycles. The AIM Index was up 4.8 points from its level of June 2008, and within a half-point of its readings from three and four years before. The highest reading in its 18-year-plus history was 68.5, attained on two occasions in 1997-98; its all-time low was 33.3 in February 2009.

Enshrinement 2010 Plans Underway

SPRINGFIELD — The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has announced a weeklong “Celebration of Basketball” festival leading up to Enshrinement 2010, scheduled Aug. 7-14. Organizers believe this year’s enshrinement will include the largest number of Hall of Famers ever assembled in Springfield. Highlights of the week include: a monument unveiling at Mason Square, where the first game of basketball was played; the inaugural Hoops & Heroes Tournament, a first-responders tournament with local and regional representation from police, fire, and other agencies benefiting Special Olympics Massachusetts; a Wheelchair Basketball Celebration at the Hall featuring the USA Gold Medal-winning Wheelchair Paralympics Team; a Children’s Day featuring basketball clinics with NBA and collegiate players; a 96-team AAU National Tournament presented by the Chris Paul Foundation, and many other public events surrounding the induction of the Class of 2010. For a complete list of all events or to purchase tickets, visit www.hoophall.com.

Arts & Soles Project Features Giant Sneakers

SPRINGFIELD — Community leaders and artists were on hand July 8 to welcome the arrival of 20 six-foot-high sneakers to be installed around the downtown area once they are decorated. The huge fiberglass footwear will serve as canvases for artists chosen through the Arts & Soles public art project to answer the question, “What Makes Springfield Great?” The event also celebrated the opening of the Main Street studio, a site vacant for years, which will provide a creative space for the participating artists, who hail from Springfield, UMass Amherst, and around the Pioneer Valley. Artists have until the first week of August to finish their sneakers, which will be installed at various locations around downtown. After three months, the sneakers will be auctioned off at a community event to bene

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2010.

AGAWAM

M. Reilly Corp.
395 River Road
$15,000 — New siding on building

AMHERST

Amherst College Trustees
Scott House
$103,000 — Renovations to the second floor

Amherst College Trustee
Converse Hall
$43,000 — Subdivision of single office to create two offices

Kamins Real Estate
400 Amity St.
$4,000 — Exterior renovations

CHICOPEE

C & M Partners, LLC
1109 Granby Road
$1,950,000 — Construct office building for Riverbend offices

Lady of the Elms College
291 Springfield St.
$480,000 — Renovate dining hall, kitchen, and lobby area

REV Ampid, LLC
51 Keddy St.
$15,000 — Interior remodel

GREENFIELD

Charles Unaitis
331 Colrain Road
$5,700 — New roof

Fair Business LLC
74 Fairview St.
$2,000 — Install garage in shipping area

Gali Properties LLC
60 Mohawk Trail
$50,000 — Commercial renovations

PBHQ Whitney Inc.
330 Whitney Ave.
$60,000 — New pedestrian walkways

LUDLOW

Ludlow Housing Authority
37 Chestnut St.
$12,000 — Commercial alterations

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
123 Hubbard St.
$14,000 — Exterior renovations

NORTHAMPTON

Central Chambers Realty Trust
12 Center St.
$51,000 — Interior renovations to a dental office

DBR Properties
270 Pleasant St.
$46,000 — Interior renovations for offices

  

Home City Housing Development
16 North Maple St.
$39,000 — Construct new storefront

Smith College Office of Treasurer
60 Elm St.
$538,000 — Repair roofing and exterior renovations to John Greene Hall

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$6,000 — Install five replacement windows

William Truswell
61 Locust St.
$23,000 — Exterior repairs

SPRINGFIELD

878 Worthington St., LLC
878 Worthington St.
$50,000 — Repair and install new windows and hot water heating units

Central High School
1840 Roosevelt Ave.
$44,500 — New roof

Miguel Pedrosa
2550 Main St.
$22,000 — Interior renovations to take out restaurant

Pride Station
55 Robbins Road
$3,000 — Interior remodel

Western New England College
1215 Wilbraham Road
$36,000 — New roof

WESTFIELD

Elm Pizza
34 North Elm St.
$17,000 — Repair

Friguglietti-Morizio
243 Elm St.
$11,000 — Repairs

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Century Center LLC
353 Memorial Ave.
$20,000 — Renovate existing space

Fred Aaron
1472 Riverdale St.
$205,000 — Renovate 2,589 square feet of office space

Friendly Ice Cream Corp.
1094 Riverdale St.
$36,000 — Remodel fountain area

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

July 21: ERC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., the Gardens of Wilbraham, Community Room, Wilbraham.
July 21: Diplomats’ Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m., EDC Conference Room, Springfield.
July 26: ACCGS Golf Tournament, all day, Springfield Country Club, Springfield. Cost: $160 per player or $640 for a foursome.
July 27: WRC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., Captain Leonard House, Agawam.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com  

Aug. 19: Third Thursday, hosted by the Federal, Agawam.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Chicopee Area Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

July 30: 26th annual Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney, 9 a.m. shotgun start, scramble. Hosted by Southampton Country Club, Southampton. Major sponsor: Easthampton Savings Bank. Golf with cart, lunch, dinner, gift, contests. Cost: $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. Win a Buick Hole-in-One sponsored by Cernak Buick. Win $10,000 Hole-in-One sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance.

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com  
(413) 584-1900

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Northampton Area Young Professional Society
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

July 21: NAYP Leadership Luncheon with Northampton Mayor Mary Clare Higgins, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Community Staffing, Northampton. Free to NAYP members. Limited to 15.

Aug. 12: Party with a Purpose, 5 to 8 p.m., hosted by Eighty Jarvis, Holyoke. Come to the park for a cookout, games, and fun. The area nonprofit taking part will be the Alzheimer’s Assoc.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce
www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

July 19: 7th Annual Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, hosted by Hickory Ridge Country Club, benefiting Amherst Regional High School business-education programs. Registration and putting contest at 11 a.m., light lunch at 12:30p.m., shotgun start, scramble format, dinner reception and raffle at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $125 per person or $500 for a foursome.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Doing Business as Certificates

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DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of July 2010.

GAWAM

Ian Parker
91 Parker St.
Pawel Muskus

Igliesia Christiana Casa
525 Springfield St.
Ramon Morales

On the Way
308 Suffield St.
Rashad Rauf

PWC Courier Service
218 Beekman Dr.
Patrick Camp

Tortoriello Construction
178 Maynard St.
Mark Tortoriello

AMHERST

Amherst Enterprises Park
463 West St.
Leigh Andrews

Amherst Extensions & Beauty Salon
233 North Pleasant St.
Yasmin Branford

Annias Garden & Gift
515 Sunderland Road
Russell Granguist

Auto Express
118 Southeast St.
Amir Mikhchi

Pioneer Valley Pizza
70 Belchertown Road
Joseph Rowman

Intelligent Machine Consulting
222 North East St.
Frank Stolle

Sonnhalter ETC
17 Aubinwood Road
Christine Sonnhalter

Strongbridge Associates, LLC
19 Amity Place
Theodore Rosenberg

Water Lifearts
511 West St.
Perry Conley

Yoga Center Amherst
17 Kellogg Ave.
Patty Townshend

CHICOPEE

Christian Brothers Painting Company
265 New Ludlow Road
Moises R. Cruz

New Pinoy Food Mart
157 Grove St.
Rhoda St. Germain

GREENFIELD

Beck’s Automotive
370 Deerfield St.
Lancelot J. Beck

Mirage
97 Franklin St.
Margary Fisher

Save Each Life
332 Deerfield St.
Dan V. Oros

HADLEY

Aranda Yoga Studio
41 Russell St.
Justine Humphrey

Michaels
325 Russell St.
Michaels Stores Inc.

Saint’s Landscaping
116 Rocky Hill Road
Philip St. Lawrence

HOLYOKE

Dancing Dog Café
191 High St.
Octavia Anderson-Mackey

Nathan’s Floors
18 Pearl St.
Nathan Holesovsky

New England Fish & Chip
530 High St.
Timothy S. Callahan

Trak II Convenience LLC
330 Main St.
Johnny Kayrouz

LUDLOW

Europa Café & Catering
390 West St.
Antonio Rodrigues

Permanent Addiction Tattoo
81 East St.
Shawn Murphy

Portelada Electric
168 Lockland Ave.
Antonio Portelada

NORTHAMPTON

McFalcon Construction
270 Bridge St.
Jose Guaman

Pioneer Valley Driving School
241 King St.
Mary E. Paciorek

Platinum Vision Records
21 Alamo Court
Tyler Geis

  

SOUTHWICK

Benny’s Heavy Equipment Repair
25 Sam West Road
Bernardo E. Garcia, Jr.

Craig Electrical Service
114 Granville Road
Craig R. Filiualt

JL Towing
40 Sam West Road
John A. Litwak

Laba Drycleaners and Alterations
208 College Hwy.
Vladimir Molokras

Liberty Enterprises
92 South Loomis St.
Robert Liberty

Mitchell’s Corner
9 Wood St.
Cheryl A. Mitchell

Pentz’s Parlour
38 Lakemont St.
Lisa Pentz

William Michael Lakota Plumbing
17 Sheep Pasture Road
William M. Lakota

SPRINGFIELD

Kidsandjeans.com
35 Berbay Circle
Nicole T. Wallace

King Nails
461 State St.
Nguyet Nguyen

Linda Nails
898 Main St.
Tuyen Nguyen

Mamma Mia Pizzeria
1441 Main St.
Maria Alfarone

Merchant Auto
354 Main St.
Kevin Scott

Nany’s Tag Sale Store
360-368 Walnut St.
Anna Medina

Novelty
1655 Boston Road
Ran Chang

Or Enterprises
97 Kane St.
Othoniel Rosario

Robbin D. Jones
21 Deveau St.
Robbin D. Jones

Santana Tax Service
882 State St.
Luis R. Santana

Santana X-Press Inc.
81 Ranney St.
Wilking Mateo

SRC Springfield
215 Bicentennial Highway
Brian C. Callahan

Tammies Bags and Things
23 Duggan Circle
Tammie M. Robinson

Terry Etc. – Hair and Nails
380 Allen St.
Teresa M. Ianello

Tong Tong Beauty Center
1293 Boston Road
Tong Wang

WESTFIELD

City Package Store
131 Meadow St.
Corey Phillips

Grammy’s Natural Soaps
467 Northwest Road
Diane Fothergill

Steve’s Glass & Mirror Company Inc.
21 Mechanic St.
Stephen J. Erwin

Tactical 4 Manufacturing Support Systems
432 Southwick Road
Linda L. Buzzee

Whip City Landscaping
817 Airport Industrial Park Road
Radames Lopez

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AT Installers
76 Merrick St.
Vlad Grechka

Christine Parizo Communications
118 Wilder Ter.
Christine Parizo

Ex Tempore
38 Front St.
John Mackay

Nathan P. Somers, MD
61 Bayberry Lane
Nathan P. Somers

Nutel-West Communications
1434 Memorial Ave.
Massachusetts SK Games Inc.

Ron’s Delivery Service
454 Main St.
Roland M. Navone

Travelodge
437 Riverdale St.
Bhavna V. Bhagat

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

BECKET

Technology Empowering Rural Individuals Inc., 23 Prentice Place, Becket, MA 01233. Steven Craig Schatz, same. Educational organization.

BELCHERTOWN

Quality Fleet Service Inc., 625 State St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Nicholas J. Moynihan, 25 Summit St., Belchertown, MA 01007. Mobile repair service.

CHCIOPEE

American Legion Auxiliary Fairview Unit 438 Inc., 29 New Ludlow Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Edna Delsautels, 22 Pleasant St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Organization designed to preserve the memories and incidents of the association.

DALTON

The Home Shop Inc., 757 Dalton Division Road, Dalton, MA 01226. Colleen B. Maffuccio, same. Real estate agent.

LUDLOW

Seli’s Deli and More Inc., 223 East St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Ginger A. Seligman, 53 Mariana Way, Ludlow, MA 01056. Restaurant.

HOLYOKE

Tardy Foundation Inc., 4 Scott Hollow Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. Alan Tardy, 4 Scott Harlow Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. Fundraising for educations, charitable, benevolent, and religious purposes.

NORTHAMPTON

Baystate Metal Solutions Inc., 668 North Farms Road, Northampton, MA 01062. Anthony Fernandez, 668 North Farms Road, Northampton, MA 01062. Metal manufacturer.

Bustle Media Inc., 377 Prospect Street, Northampton, MA 01060. Anthony Sean Cahillane, same. Computer software application development.

PALMER

RLR Development & Management Inc., 45 Squier St., Palmer, MA 01069. Raymond J. Remillard, same. Land planning and construction-project management.

 

SPRINGFIELD

Pump Tech Inc., 127 Thompson St., Springfield, MA 01109. Robin Babineau, same. Pump repairs.

Renacidos En Cristo De Dios Es El Poder, 93 Mill Park, Springfield, MA 01105. Jose Juan Cabezudo, 299 Lexington, Springfield, MA 01104. Teach the word of God.

Roberto’s Sports Bar & Grille Inc., 272 Worthington St., Springfield, MA 01103. Paul Ramesh, 26 Nottingham St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Restaurant.

Roy’s Towing and Service Inc., 1130 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109. George H. Roy Jr., 489 Trafton Road, Springfield, MA 01108. Towing Service.

Sound Performance Inc., 265 Mill St., Springfield, MA 01108. Hector L. Davila, same. Retail audio installation.

World Telephone Network Inc., 9 Gunn Square, Springfield, MA 01109. Darnel Ali, same. Low-cost Internet telephone service.

SOUTHWICK

Vinee Corp., 587 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Dave Nitin, 22-B Maple St., Westfield, MA 01085. Convenience store.

STURBRIDGE

Wasp Audio Technologies Corp., 50 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566. David Tschirpke, 124 Fabyan Woodstock Road, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Consumer electronics.

Yankee Purchase Corp., 376 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566. Donald F. Cimini, 251 Mapleshade Ave., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Package stores.

WEST STOCKBRIDGE

Queensborough Liquors Inc., 26 Main St., West Stockbridge, MA 01266. Leslie Mickle, 45 Garland Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Package store.

WESTFIELD

Red Dog Realty Inc., 18 Country Club Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Denise J. Calvo-Berndt, same. Realty services.

Sackett Brook Sand & Gravel Inc., 162 Union St., Westfield, MA 01085. Dawn Antonuzzo, same. Manufacture, purchase, and sale of sand, gravel, and related materials.

People on the Move

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Departments People on the Move

Attorney David Webber of Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C. of Springfield was one of eight local attorneys who recently volunteered their time to answer questions from veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Veterans from across Western Mass. turned out to ask personal legal questions. In addition, veterans received information on particular state laws and appropriate court procedures. Webber practices law in the areas of business transactions, estate and succession planning, taxation, and nonprofits.

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Brian Smith has joined Cambridge College in Springfield as an Admissions Counselor. He is responsible for educating individuals, health care professionals, and businesses in Connecticut and Western Mass. about the Master of Management Program for working adults.

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Jan Steven Martell has joined UMassFive College Federal Credit Union as a Financial Adviser in the Financial and Investment Services Department for the Northampton and Worcester branches.

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Carla Oleska was recently chosen as a delegate to the Vision 2020 National Convention. Vision 2020 is a national project focused on advancing gender equality by energizing dialogue about women and leadership. The national search for delegates focused on finding women with a demonstrated commitment to helping women and girls.

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Brendan Neal has accepted a position with Higher Colleges of Technology in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He will serve as Senior Officer involved in institutional development, planning and managing institutional development, and advancement activities with local and international partners, stakeholders, and alumni.

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Kathleen Krisak, an employee in the Nuclear Medicine Department at Holyoke Medical Center, was elected Secretary of the Society of Nuclear Medicine’s technology section at the society’s 57th annual meeting in Utah. A member of the society for more than 30 years, Krisak received fellowship status in 2008 and recently completed her second term as president of the New England Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine.

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Claudine Parent recently joined Prudential Connecticut Realty in Enfield, Conn. as a Sales Executive. Parent will focus on residential real estate and providing service in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She is licensed in both states.

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Robin Ann Bienemann of Touchstone Advisors in Enfield, Conn. has been named the first entrepreneur in residence at the UConn School of Engineering. At Touchstone Advisors, Bienemann advises companies looking to increase their value through improved business processes and innovation. She is also Chairman and Founder of Crimson Rook, a Connecticut-based firm specializing in helping small and medium-size businesses increase value through improved processes.

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James B. Heffernan has joined Bacon Wilson P.C. as an Associate Attorney in the Springfield and Amherst offices. He will handle a variety of corporate transactional matters, bank financing, and Chapter 11 work.

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Chicopee Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Chicopee Savings Bank, announced the following:
• Guida R. Sajdak has been appointed Chief Financial Officer;
• Lisa Crowley has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Accounting;
• Maria Lopez has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Residential Lending;
• Cidalia Inacio has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Retail Banking;
• Alyse Ramalho has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Retail Lending; and
• Henry Downey has joined the organization as Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending.

Picture This

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Departments Picture This

Arts & Soles

A flatbed truck carrying 20 six-foot-high fiberglass sneakers rolled into Springfield on July 8. Later in the day, an elaborate press event was staged to announce Arts & Soles, the community project involving the sneakers and the artists who will paint them in ways to answer the question, “what makes Springfield Great?” The footwear will be ready in time for the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in August, and will be displayed in various locations downtown. Above, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno addresses those assembled for the media event. Behind him are, from left, Maryann Lombardi, director of creative economy for UMass Amherst, a partner in the project; Nancy Urbschat, president of TSM Design, one of the organizers; and John Judge, Springfield’s chief development officer. At left, Don Courtemanche, executive director of the Springfield Business Improvement District, one of the organizers, stands by one of the giant sneakers.

Comcast Digital Connectors

The Urban League of Springfield, Comcast, and One Economy held a special graduation ceremony at the Urban League of Springfield recently to honor a group of Springfield youths who have completed the Comcast Digital Connectors program. A total of 26 students completed the vigorous program, a year-long technology learning and service initiative that teaches teens and young adults from diverse, low-income backgrounds how to use broadband technologies and how to put that knowledge to work in their communities. At the event, several students shared the experiences they gained from the program. Each of the students was also presented with their own personal NetBook laptop, courtesy of Comcast, and the announcement was made that the Comcast Digital Connectors program will continue in Springfield next year. From left, Henry Thomas, president and CEO of the Urban League of Springfield, and Doug Guthrie, Comcast senior vice president for the Western New England Region, hand out NetBook laptops to the graduating Comcast Digital Connectors.

All That Jazz

More than 12,000 people turned out in downtown Springfield for the 4th Annual Hoop City Jazz and Art Festival, staged July 9-11. The event featured a number of regional and national entertainers, arts, crafts, a variety of food, and much more. Clockwise, from above, KASIF gets the audience hopping; Greg Caputo’s big band Velocity performs; members of Terrance Blanchard belt out another tune; trumpeter Cindy Bradley performs with Zoe; and employees and friends of event sponsor Hampden Bank, from left: Nancy Mirkin; Shana Hendrikse; Carolyn Ware; Bank President Tom Burton and his wife, Kathy; Nancy and Glenn McCarthy; John Osborn, president of the Hood City Jazz & Art Festival; Deb and Rick DeBonis; and Debbie Andrews.

Opinion

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Opinion
Keeping the Best Minds Local

Massachusetts’ greatest natural resource is its stock of 535,000 college and graduate-school students. Human capital brings the ideas and entrepreneurship needed for regional success, yet too many of our students leave, including the entrepreneurs who created Facebook. Retaining talent requires us to fight the regulations that make entrepreneurship too rare and housing too expensive, but the state should also aim at winning students’ hearts while they are still in school.
Skills predict urban success. Across metropolitan areas, an extra 5 percentage points of the adult population with college degrees in 1970 has resulted in 8% more population growth and 4% more income growth. Yet the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Alicia Sasser found that 29.5% of New England’s college graduates left the region within a year of graduation, the highest out-migration rate in the country. That exodus reflects our schools’ aim of educating the world, but the state not retaining the graduates.
Connecting students to our region requires a response to the good, bad, and ugly sides of college life. I see a remarkable number of college students with a profound passion for doing good, whether working in shelters or tutoring children. They have time and are looking for meaning in life, and leveraging that can both help the Commonwealth and bind college students to the state.
A statewide public service organization — a Bay State Service Corps — could provide meaningful altruistic activities for college students and connect them with local leaders and the larger community. For six years, I’ve helped oversee the Rappaport Institute’s summer fellows program, which pays and assists graduate students to serve the region.
I’ve watched the fellows’ work contribute to public agencies, build their skills, and create a bond with Greater Boston. Providing thousands of college students with ways to serve the state could produce an altruistic army today and a steady supply of future leaders.
The ugly part of college life is the misbehavior that can come from the emotional effervescence of youth. Not for nothing are 37.5% of America’s resolved murders committed by males between 17 and 24. College students aren’t usually killers, but they also have uncontrolled energy which leads them to annoy their neighbors with less-than-perfectly polite recreation.
Now, I’m no expert on fun, but I am sure that the state can do more to make nocturnal pursuits less harmful and more entertaining by focusing on transportation and concentration. Bringing people together in entertainment districts can make safety more enforceable and nightlife more enjoyable, since the real point is to meet people anyway.
But concentrating on enjoyment is only possible when transportation works well. The T’s night-owl service stopped years ago. A combined strategy of rethinking entertainment regulation and nighttime transportation, perhaps trying to use liquor-license fees to keep buses running later, could help make Massachusetts more fun and safe.
The high cost of housing is the bad part of college life. Dormitories can be more expensive than apartments, but undergraduates who choose to live in normal neighborhoods can create plenty of conflict with other residents. The natural solution is to build more dedicated college space, but that’s financially impossible for many educational institutions.
One vision is to explore private interest in building a student city somewhere in Greater Boston. Would a consortium of private developers and colleges be interested in erecting large amounts of dormitory space if they could also put in connected retail space and bypass local land-use controls? If a collection of builders were willing to deliver dormitories, then they would also have an incentive to make the experience pleasant. A collective student city would give students a sense of place and lead to more regional identity.
Massachusetts has survived over centuries largely because skilled people wanted to stay here. Our continued success depends upon students continuing to fall in love with the state. The state can help by strengthening students’ opportunities to serve and have fun, and by making it easier to creatively build student housing.

Edward L. Glaeser, a professor of Economics at Harvard, is director of the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston.

Editorial

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Opinion
Helping Manufacturers Break the Mold

There are a number of intriguing initiatives underway to help grow and strengthen the region’s precision-manufacturing sector — everything from a project involving UMass Amherst that will drive innovation, to a conference this fall aimed at spotlighting this sector and keeping business in this region.
But perhaps the most promising endeavor is a recently launched collaborative involving four small area manufacturers. If successful — and everyone involved with this believes it will be — the collaborative will enable these companies to vie for contracts that they could not get on their own while also making them more competitive in the global marketplace.
One participant calls the collaborative a “prototype,” one that could, and hopefully will, become a model for other companies in this region to follow.
Here’s how it works: The four companies, Boulevard Machine and Gear and Thorn Industries, both in Springfield; Mechanical Drive Components Inc. (MDC) in Chicopee; and Creative Machining and Molding Corp. (CMMC) in Westfield, will market themselves as the Pioneer Valley Precision Manufacturing Collaborative. There will be a Web site developed for the group, and it will be one of the lead tools used to help steer business to the collaborative and its individual members.
In theory, and it’s a very sound theory, the collaborative will enable four very small companies with under 20 employees each to take on the look, feel, philosophy, and capabilities of one, much larger enterprise. Thus, these companies can get pieces of contracts that would otherwise be beyond their reach.
Why is this collaborative so important to the region and its precision-manufacturing sector? There are several reasons, but mostly it comes down to demographics. Indeed, while there are some large and very successful companies in the Western Mass. market, such as Hoppe Tool, Berkshire Industries, and Advanced Manufacturing, most are much smaller players that have cultivated niches for many years.
For Boulevard, that niche is aerospace and making parts for companies such as Hamilton Sundstrand, For Thorn, it’s medical-device work for customers such as Johnson & Johnson. MDC does work for several end-users, including NASCAR teams and National Hot Rod Assoc. members, and CMMC makes everything from holders for Yankee Candle products to parts for credit card readers.
These niches have served the companies well, but, in some ways, they limit growth opportunities. By bringing four diverse companies together — in what one participant called a “merger that isn’t really a merger” — the collaborative can open doors that might otherwise be closed.
And if enough doors are opened, then an historically significant sector of the region’s economy, precision manufacturing, which traces its roots to the opening of the Springfield Armory more than two centuries ago, can be an important part of the future, and not just a thing of the past.
This is significant because, as we’ve said many times, while the region is trying to create new business sectors or clusters, such as clean energy and bioscience, it must also commit time, energy, and resources to growing an already-solid employer such as precision manufacturing.
As we said at the top, there are a number of ongoing efforts that fall into that category. All of them bear watching, but the Pioneer Valley Precision Manufacturing Collaborative is extremely intriguing because of its potential to make small companies become much bigger in terms of their presence in the marketplace.

Editorial

By
Opinion
Creating More Jobs for Teens Is Critical

The numbers are alarming.
In 1999, more than half (52.5%) of Massachusetts teens ages 16 to 19 held paying jobs. By 2009, that number was down to 32.1%, and for the first four months of this year, it was 23.6%.
That figure will undoubtedly rise during the summer, when teen employment is traditionally at its highest, there is a trend emerging across the Bay State and it does bode well for our cities and towns: teens are just finding it increasingly difficult to find employment.
There are many reasons for this movement, the biggest being the economy and its many side effects.
While conditions have improved somewhat over the past few quarters, the recovery has been mostly a jobless one. This means that teens have competition for open jobs from thousands of unemployed individuals across the region. Meanwhile, ongoing concerns about the recovery and its relative staying power have left many business owners skittish about doing any additional hiring, even if they are part-time positions. Also, many companies learned during the downturn that could make do with fewer people in some offices or departments, and the fact that times are better doesn’t mean they’re going to become less lean.
Beyond the recession, there are certainly some other factors at play with this trend toward teen hiring. First, there are far fewer drug stores, hardware stores, and video stores for young people to work at, and fewer large businesses that have the flexibility to bring on help in the summertime. Another factor is the very real possibility that, when given the choice between hiring a retired Baby Boomer with good work habits and a desire to stay active and hiring a 17-year-old that is a largely unknown commodity, business owners are choosing the former — and who could blame them?
Whatever the reasons behind the trend, there are some real dangers to our region and its job market if it continues.
As Bill Ward, director of the Regional Employment Board, points out in the story that begins on page 6, jobs connect teens to the world of work. They introduce them to the workplace and, in most cases, compel them to become more responsible. It is while employed that young people learn the importance of showing up on time, being part of a team, and doing the best job they can — always.
But in the workplace, young people also learn from their elders. Every Baby Boomer remembers his or her first (or second, or third) job, and they recall more than the skills they acquired and the experiences they recorded, but also some life lessons from people 20, 30, 40, or more years older than they were.
All these things are missing from the equation when teens can’t gain employment.
That’s why it’s important for companies, often working in collaboration with agencies like the REB, to be diligent and imaginative in creating strategies that can create summer jobs or internship opportunities such as those created by Western Mass. Electric Co. and Big Y.
These programs not only help young people by giving them jobs, spending cash, money for college, and a chance to stay off the street and out of trouble. They also help the companies in question by introducing teens to those businesses and the career opportunities that can aspire to. They call these win-win scenarios.
This region and its business community face a number of challenges. Creating more jobs for teens may seem one that belongs far down on the page of priorities, but the reality is that addressing this problem now can lead to far fewer problems down the road.

Picture This

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Departments Picture This

Mission: AMICCON

Organizers of an event called AMICCON — the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competition & Conference — staged a press event recently at the New England Air Museum at Bradley Airport to help build awareness of the Sept. 23 conference that will highlight manufacturing in Western Mass. and Connecticut. AMICCON will focus on six key manufacturing niches — plastics and advanced materials, precision machining, paper and packaging, electronics, ‘green’/clean technology, and medical devices — and has been designed to help area manufacturers make connections with one another and become aware of all that is produced in Springfield-Hartford corridor. The conference will take place at the MassMutual Center. For more information or to register, visit www.amiccon.com. Seen here are, from left, Jeff Sattler, president of NUVO Bank, one of the event organizers; Daryl Ott, executive director of the Connecticut Tooling & Machining Assoc. and also membership director of the National Tooling & Machining Assoc.; organizers Eric Hagopian, president of Hoppe Tool in Chicopee, and Ellen Bemben; and Mike Speciale, executive director of the New England Air Museum. Those gathered are standing under a fully rehabbed WWII B-29 bomber.

IBS Celebrates Its 20th

Innovative Business Systems staged a 20th-anniversary party recently at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. More than 100 clients, friends, and vendor partners attended. From left, Dave Delvecchio, president and owner; Scott Seifel, owner and technician; Bill Tremblay, former owner and president; Tremblay’s wife, Elaine; Ben Scoble, owner and technician; Brian Scanlon, owner, vice president, and treasurer; and Scott Benoit, owner and technician.

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alimonos, Angela C.
1 Maplewood Ter.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Allen, Carl E.
196 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Allyn, William D.
2 Hawthorne Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Anderson, Laurie L.
50A Indian Leap St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Armstrong, Pearlann M.
6 Harding Ave.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Audet, Dawn M.
54 Fairview Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Barnett, Mychael
14 Berkeley St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Barry, Kevin T.
Barry, Sherry A.
56 Highland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Baughn, Anthony E.
Baughn, Koren D.
a/k/a Velis, Koren D.
5 Radner St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Beach, Robert Stephen
174 River St., Apt. #2
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Berry, Sally J.
270 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Bewsee, Darrel A.
25 Collins St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Bohl, Sarah J.
450 Church St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Bonet, Myrta
2074 Page Blvd.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Bongiovanni, Suzanne
389 Montague City Road
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Boulanger, Timothy N.
Boulanger, Dawn M.
201 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Bourgeois, Robert D.
Bourgeois, Elaine B.
a/k/a Haley, Elaine
28 Stanley Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Boutin, Christopher Daniel
4 Mellinger Lane
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Brock, Charles
140 Avondale Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Brown, Edward P.
Brown, Donna L.
20 Winthrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Brown, Patricia C.
a/k/a Washington, Patricia Chauntay
P.O. Box 386
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Bussiere, Maureen A.
485 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Cabot, Sarah J.
PO Box 332
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Callaghan, Sean Eric
4 Plymouth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Camp, Vincent
28 Chester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Campbell, Roy H.
78 Lachine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Carle, Irene E.
19 Congress St., Apt. 14
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Chase, Steven M.
Chase, Marietjie S.
268 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Chiz, Stanley P.
Phillips-Chiz, Vickie M.
96 Elliot St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Clark, Kelly L.
927 Burt Hill Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/10

Clifford, Joan Barbara
437 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Conroy, William E.
Conroy, Brenda E.
113 Mountainview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Copenhaver, Katie Ann
a/k/a Yiznitsky, Katie Ann
18 Crow Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Coppola, Alfred R.
800 Stockbridge Road #10
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Costa, Russell D.
Costa, Jennifer T.
108 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Cote, James J.
Cote, Donna M.
179 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Cote, Kenneth R.
Cote, Barbara J.
106 Paulk Ter.
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Craig, James Ramsey
Craig, Rebecca March
20 Abbot St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Creative Freelance Studio
Susan Simonds Photography
Simonds, Susan D.
a/k/a Hellmann, Susan D.
142 Barna St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Cremonti, James J.
Cremonti, Cherie L.
88 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Danczak, Robert F.
a/k/a Danczak, Frederick R.
P.O. Box 1087
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Dan’s Oil & Muffler
Crystal Car Care Center
Copenhaver, Daniel Dean
31 Daniel Square
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Davis, Judith C.
3 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Denis, Robert B.
85 Dunsany Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106-2731
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/10

DeOliveira, Adriana C.
a/k/a Silva, Adriana C.
89 Edward St.
Medford, MA 02155
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Devaine, Thomas
46 Marmand Court
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Donicz, Carol L.
40 Highland Village
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Donohue, Evelyn R.
582 Adams Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Dowd, James
Dowd, Pamela
57 Newton Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Dowjat, Michael S.
Dowjat, Mary H.
119 Lovell Road
Holden, MA 01520
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Driben, Robin Jill
266 Grove St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Drown, Raymond C.
354 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Drozdal, John T.
Drozdal, Lucyna B.
17 Concord Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Duval, Marcia M.
113 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Electrolysis by Athena
Barbieri, Lorraine Marie
50 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Emond, Gary P.
Mason Emond, Charissa M.
695 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Esty, Xavier
45 Manor Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Fazio, Antonio Gerard
Fazio, Christine Marie
197 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

French, Lawrence R.
French, Loretta J.
52 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075-3024
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Galarneau, Donna J.
93 Grochmal Ave., Lot 3
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Galindez, Jose
23 Willow, St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Garvey, Mary Lou
97 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/10

Gattoni, James M.
421 North Main St.
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/10

Gauthier, Jason S.
Gauthier, Jennifer L.
856 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Giardina, Bartholomew S.
459 School St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Gillen, Paul T.
147 Podunk Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Goodine, Robert A.
Goodine, Laurie A.
420 Mayo Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Gormley, Jennifer R.
37 Craig Drive, Apt. 0-1
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Gougeon, Kelly S.
a/k/a Hoffmeyer, Kelly S.
13 Old Chesterfield Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Griswold, Jon F.
Griswold, Marilyn E.
34 Anderson Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/10

Guy, Raymond P.
64 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Gwozdzik, Jennifer R.
231 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Hall, John
Hall, Renee
58 Spring St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Halley, Christian H.
76 Oswald Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Hamel-LeSage Studio
Hamel, Marc
a/k/a LeSage, Edward
328 Old Dana Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Haney, Dianne R.
348 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Hannah, Earl F.
Hannah, Donna M.
61 Cornflower St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Harrington, Elizabeth A.
123 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Hawkins, Diane L.
38 Thompson St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

Hewitt, Patricia A
13 Bellevue Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Higgins, Andrea D.
130 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/10


  

Holden, Anthony S.
70 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Howland, Roger G.
146 Temby St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Jacques, Richard R.
60 Oak St.
Southbridge, MA 01550
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Kondrotas, Francis P.
Kondrotas, S. Yvette
PO Box 698
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

LaBranche, Joseph M.
LaBranche, Melissa A.
117 Bridle Path Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/10

Learned, Christina L.
a/k/a Gagnon, Christina
71 High St., Apt. 13
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

LeBlanc, Derek M.
90 James St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Lefsyk, Jason M.
a/k/a Mallett, Brandy L.
Lefsyk, Brandy L.
135 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Legere, Burke M.
Legere, Linda M.
519 East River St.
Lot 116
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Levine, Robert S.
35 Smithfield Court
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Logan, Beatrice
45 Rochelle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Lozada, Sara
a/k/a Cusson, Sara
4 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Lucey, Debra Ann
24 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/10

Luciano, Ramon E.
44 Pelham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Lynch, Robert J.
Lynch, Tara K.
a/k/a Murphy, Tara K.
P.O. Box 795
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

MacDonald, Andrea F.
107 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Mandeville, Francis X.
Mandeville, Lisa B.
a/k/a Burnstine, Lisa B.
a/k/a Sturz, Lisa B.
243 Eagle St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Martin, Katherine M.
60 Dresser Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Martinez, Jesse
Mercado, Amelia
253 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Mathieu, Wilfred F.
175 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Matos, Luis A.
61 Wentworth St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Mazella, Lorie L.
369 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

McQuade, Timothy Tyrone
64 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

Melendez, Cindy
57 Hyde Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Michaluk, Allison E.
295 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Molina, Lisa
12 Rattle Hill Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/10

Monson Heating
Bourgault, Jacques D.
152 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Montes, Celestino
49 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/10

Morin, Colette Marie
a/k/a Koch, Colette Marie
78 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Morrison, Cory S.
Delles, Jennifer M.
379 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Morse, Joshua L.
475 Corey St., #A
Agawam, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Noel, Charlene L.
405 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Nulph, Todd E.
18 Barker St., Apt. C
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

Nye, Joshua Albert
Nye, Jennifer Leigh
24 North Brookfield Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Ortiz, Shirley
72 Plantation Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Ouk, Phal O.
34 Cameron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/10

Oyola, Jose L.
54 North Bridge St., Apt. 3
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Palma, Carmen R.
37 Sunrise Ter.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Pantoja, Felipe N.
108 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/10

Paul, Susan M.
5 Pine Knoll Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Perez, Louis
38 Montcalm St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Perrault, Dennis J.
Perrault, Karen M.
192 Froman St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Polak, Edward R.
35 Karen Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Popp, Deborah L.
13 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Powers, Wendy Michelle
a/k/a Fox, Wendy Michelle
14A North Farms Road
Haydenville, MA 01039
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Precanico, Wayne J.
Morgan, Heather A.
110 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Prendergast, Raymond
Prendergast, Phyllis H.
198 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Presnal, Thaddeus J.
a/k/a Presnal, Ted
Presnal, Patricia A.
356 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Proulx, Joel P.
Proulx, Diane S.
12 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Qadir, Shama
19 Decatur St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Quenneville, Barbara S.
229 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/10

Racia, Danuta G.
1269 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Raymond, Jean M.
1068 So
th St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/23/10

Richard, Calvin P.
26 Flora St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Robbins, Michael J.
Robbins, Melody L.
40 Mount Hitchcock Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Romano, Judith H.
P.O. Box 1548
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Ryan, Helen A.
10 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Sacco, Alex J.
3 Goodrich Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Scott, Michael B.
Scott, Tami M.
123 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Serrano, Aida L.
102 Blanchwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/10

Shepard, William E.
P.O. Box 80778
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Signor, Brenda L.
a/k/a Signor Giblin, Brenda L.
19 Crestwood Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/10

Snow, Fawn M.
304 Montague City Road
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Southwick Road Realty
266 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Stockwell, Curran E.
151C North Main St.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/10

Swift, Harold R.
Swift, Laurie A.
69 Babcock Tavern Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

Tenero, Sarah C.
9 Moores Cross Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/10

Thompson, Mary Ellen
150 Ashland St. Apt 61
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Thornton, Jeffery C
Thornton, Laurie A.
13 Richview Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/10

Tomasauckas, Raymond R.
Tomasauckas, Lynn M.
11 South Chesterfield Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Toro, Aida R.
a/k/a Cesareo, Aida R.
164 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Torres, Adilmar E.
136 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Tuttle, Raymond L.
28 Wood Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Vaughan, Mary M.
a/k/a Olsley, Mary M.
91 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Weake, Joanne S.
310 Stafford St., Apt. 1314
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/10

Weingarten, Kirk J.
Weingarten, Stacy M.
29 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/10

Wheeler, Randell L.
Wheeler, Therese L.
51 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Wilmot, Patricia A.
229 Reed St.
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/10

Witherell, Nicholas J.
Witherell, Shannon M.
a/k/a Drummond, Shannon M.
28 Gargon Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/10

Withroder, Danielle M.
86 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/24/10

Zammuto, Joseph A.
Zammuto, Marilyn J.
17 Hassler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/10

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2010.

AGAWAM

McDonald’s
868 Suffield St.
$780,000 — Construction of a new McDonald’s restaurant next to the existing facility

Ralph DePalma
17 Begley St.
$100,000 — Construction of a building for a pre-school

AMHERST

Mercyhouse, Inc.
367 North Pleasant St.
$1,000 — Repair and upgrade emergency egress

Shumway Limited Partnership
196 North Pleasant St.
$20,000 — New roof

CHICOPEE

ALLM, LLC
694 Center ST.
$634,000 — Erect prefab addition to existing building

Dow Jones & Company
84 Second St.
$255,000 — Strip and re-roof

VOC
374 Montgomery St.
$227,000 — Modify existing billboard

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
43 Main St.
$1,000 — Install new soundproof materials to existing windows

City of Easthampton
Daley Field
$40,000 — Addition to existing building at Nonotuck Park

Dick Boyle Realty Trust
179 Northampton St.
$11,000 — Renovate interior space to create law offices

HADLEY

Thomas Meaux
300 Venture Way
$15,000 — Remodel existing library into video conference room

HOLYOKE

Brian Duke
24 Longfellow Road
10,000 — Install new windows & slider door

LUDLOW

American Tower Corporation
31 Ravenwood Dr.
$15,000 — Replace cell tower panels

NORTHAMPTON

CSO, Inc.
29 North Main St.
$3,000 — Install new exterior door

Nonotuck Mills, LLC
296 Nonotuck St.
$3,000 — Construct wall for additional space

Smith College
5 Chapin Dr.
$5,2000,000 — Renovations at Wright Hall

Suher Properties, LLC
58 Pleasant St.
$9,500 — Construct two offices in existing building

SOUTH HADLEY

Loomis Village
10-20 Bayon Dr.
$10,000 — New gazebo

 

  

Mt. Holyoke College
50 College St.
$951,000 — Renovations

SOUTHWICK

Town of Southwick
454 College Highway
$75,000 — Construction of the Great Brook Boardwalk

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center
2 Medical Center Dr.
$240,000 — Install new partitions for urgent care unit

Community Music School of Springfield
18 Willow St.
$322,000 — Exterior repairs

Flores Development, LLC
7 Greenwich St.
$1,177,000 — Full remodel of building A

Flores Development, LLC
7 Greenwich St.
$511,000 — Full remodel of building D

Forest Park Zoological Society
55 Sumner Ave.
$3,000 — Construct a deck for showing zoo animals

Springfield Housing Authority
500 Hancock St.
$110,000 — Construction of new maintenance building

Springfield Housing Authority
31 Morgan St.
$112,000 — Construction of new maintenance building

Springfield Housing Authority
231 Pine St.
$176,000 — Construction of new maintenance building

Yellow Brick Properties
65-67 Holly St.
$85,000 — Re-roof

WESTFIELD

Hallamore Pipe Venture Corporation
69 Neck Road
$22,000 — Commercial repair

Home Depot
50 Campanelli Dr.
$445,000 — Construction of a new conveyor system

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bill Bayton
811 Memorial Ave.
$20,000 — New roof

Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave.
$10,000 — Expand offices

Fred Aaron
1478 Riverdale St.
$205,000 — Renovate 2,589 square feet into office space

Town of West Springfield
26 Central St.
$375,000 — Repairs to City Hall

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

July 6: Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon to 1 p.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 9: ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 15: ACCGS Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 21: ERC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., the Gardens of Wilbraham, Community Room, Wilbraham.

July 21: Diplomats’ Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m., EDC Conference Room, Springfield.

July 26: ACCGS Golf Tournament, all day, Springfield Country Club, Springfield. Cost: $160 per player or $640 for a foursome.

July 27: WRC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., Captain Leonard House, Agawam.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com  
n July 15: Third Thursday, hosted by The Delaney House, Holyoke.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Chicopee Area Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

July 15: Red Sox Bus Trip to Fenway Park vs. Texas Rangers, 7:10 p.m. Cost: $105 per person includes ticket to the game, round-trip bus fare, and tip for the driver. Call the chamber for more information or to purchase tickets.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

July 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, “Water Ski Show Night,” 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Oxbow Water Ski Show Team, 100 Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by Bay State Gas. Gala water-ski show, door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

July 30: 26th annual Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney, 9 a.m. shotgun start, scramble. Hosted by Southampton Country Club, Southampton. Major sponsor: Easthampton Savings Bank. Golf with cart, lunch, dinner, gift, contests. Cost: $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. Win a Buick Hole-in-One sponsored by Cernak Buick. Win $10,000 Hole-in-One sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance.

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com  
(413) 584-1900

July 7: Arrive@5, 5 to 7 p.m., Seth Mias Catering at Northampton Country Club. Cost: $10 for members

Northampton Area Young Professional Society
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

July 11: NAYP Party with a Purpose Family Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Look Memorial Park, Willow Brook Shelter. Cookout, games, and fun. Cost: $5 for NAYP members, $10 for guests, $2 for children.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce
www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

July 19: 7th Annual Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, hosted by Hickory Ridge Country Club, benefiting Amherst Regional High School business-education programs. Registration and putting contest at 11 a.m., light lunch at 12:30 p.m., shotgun start, scramble format, dinner reception and raffle at 5:30 p.m. Cost:  $125 per person or $500 for a foursome.

Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook Departments

Bay Path Receives HSF Business Award

HOLYOKE — Bay Path College recently received the 2010 Human Service Forum Business Award from the Human Service Forum for its commitment to the community and specifically Girls Inc. Girls Inc. of Holyoke nominated Bay Path for its ongoing board involvement, financial support, and expertise in various subject matters, according to Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. Parker added that the college provides “transformational opportunities” for Girls Inc. participants. For the past decade, the Human Service Forum has honored area businesses and organizations that have played a significant role in supporting the human services of the Pioneer Valley.

ReStore Expanding in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — Next summer is the target date for the ReStore Home Improvement Center to move into a 32,000-square-foot complex at 83 Warwick St. The warehouse was formerly owned by the Kavanagh Furniture Co. The expanded facility will provide a retail experience featuring sections of recycled appliances and environmentally friendly products for the home, as well as seminar space designed for builders and homeowners. ReStore’s inventory includes used and salvaged materials and surplus stock from the building industry. Items are accepted from homeowners, contractors, manufacturers, retailers, and municipal collection centers. ReStore officials note that, by shopping or donating materials, area residents can save materials from disposal and make home improvement more affordable for more people. With the move, ReStore expects to hire five additional employees, as well as deconstruction crews that would be needed to collect inventory. As part of the overall project, ReStore secured $900,000 in federal stimulus money through the Mass. Department of Energy Resources to make the new building more energy-efficient. ReStore is currently located on Albany Street in the Gasoline Alley complex.

Mercy Recognized as Community Value Provider

SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center was recently recognized as a top-ranked Community Value Provider by Cleverley + Associates of Columbus, OH. Cleverley + Associates, a health care financial consulting firm specializing in operational benchmarking and performance enhancement strategies, released the findings as part of its new publication, State of the Hospital Industry – 2010 Edition. Dr. William Bithoney, interim president and CEO of the Sisters of Providence Health System and chief operating officer of Mercy Medical Center, said Mercy is proud to be identified as one of the highest-scoring facilities in the country in measures of quality of care and costs. He noted that these awards serve as “independent validation” that Mercy’s quality scores exceed those of its peer hospitals while charges and costs are significantly lower than peer hospitals. Health care value and value-based purchasing of health care services are increasingly important concepts driving health care reform, and Mercy continues to prove that high-quality hospital care can cost less, added Bithoney. The State of the Hospital Industry reports selected measures of hospital financial performance and discusses the critical factors that lie behind them. The publication focuses on the U.S. acute-care hospital industry during a three-year time period (2006-08). For the seventh year, the 2010 State of the Hospital Industry reports an exclusive measure developed by Cleverley + Associates: the Community Value Index (CVI). The CVI is a proprietary index created to offer a measure of the value that a hospital provides to its community. The book outlines the data used to calculate the CVI as well as provides a list of the Top 100 and all Five-Star (top-quintile) hospitals. The Community Value Index was created to provide an assessment of a hospital’s performance in four areas: financial strength and reinvestment, cost of care, pricing, and quality. Fundamentally, the CVI suggests that a hospital provides value to the community when it is financially viable, is appropriately reinvesting back into the facility, maintains a low cost structure, has reasonable charges, and provides high-quality care to patients.

MassMutual Hosts ‘Way to Win’ Conference

SPRINGFIELD — MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division recently hosted a conference titled “Way to Win,” showcasing its commitment to helping its select network of third-party administrators (TPAs) grow their business by leveraging the resources provided by MassMutual to TPAs on behalf of sponsors and participants. MassMutual has been working with TPAs for more than 30 years, according to Hugh O’Toole, senior vice president of sales and client management. O’Toole noted that each TPA channel has unique strengths and resource needs, and each brings a “unique value” to the sponsor and the participant. More than 60 TPAs nationwide attended the conference. O’Toole added that the response from the participants was “phenomenal.” The common view expressed throughout the event was that MassMutual understands the TPA business and the value TPAs bring to plan sponsors and participants, said O’Toole. For more information on MassMutual’s TPA Alliance, call (866) 444-2601.

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of June 2010.

AGAWAM

Acorn Somers
1026 Springfield St.
Sara LaCroix

Colonial News
39 Southwick St.
Mushtaq F. Yusuf

Guns and Gear, LLC
168 Elm St.
Christopher Szczygiel

Maxx Home Improvement
82 Kanawha St.
Maksim Mikanovich

Ohlmeyer Enterprises
39 Day St.
Donna Ohlmeyer

Over the Moon
1325 Springfield St.
Christine Dziengelewski

Universal Distribution Group
15 Cypress Terrace
Anthony Serra

AMHERST

Broadway Terry’s
321 Main St.
Terry Knott

Clearwater Seafood & Grille
178 North Pleasant St.
Jason Brown

Flow Media Design
28 Farmington Road
Richard Hood

Innate Body Wisdom Physical Therapy
96 North Pleasant St.
Marjorie Giliberto

Interventions
441 West St.
Shirley DeSheilob

Left-Click Corporation
15 Coales Lane
Kelly Ambrecht

Pet Behavior Consulting
72 Mechanic St.
Elise Gouge

Synergy Rehabilitation Services
219 Heatherstone Road
Debra Ellis

CHICOPEE

La Nena Boutique
425 East St.
Wilfredo Mercado

Liberty Tax Service
17 Bradway St.
Jacob Garcia

The Slosek Insurance Company
170 Springfield St.
John P. Slosek, Jr.

EASTHAMPTON

Bethlehem House
11 Doody Ave.
Barbara Mucha

Jenny’s Place
77 Main St.
Jennifer Dutra

Pythagorass Painters
134 West St.
Ethan Froebel

GREENFIELD

Euroline Trucking
1109 Bernardston Road
Nick Georgitsa

Ford of Greenfield
1 Main St.
Two Fathers, LLC

Tiffany Hilton Pottery
3 Village Green
Tiffany Hilton

HOLYOKE

Bath & Body Works, LLC
50 Holyoke St.
Patrick Hennessey

Café Whitney
361 Whitney Ave.
Alan Berrogard

Homewood Suites
375 Whitney Ave.
David H. Baldauf

Jay’s Auto Repair
170 Main St.
Jesus Vargas

Manny’s Pizza
510 Westfield Road
Charlene M. Fantakis

NORTHAMPTON

Antique Center of Northampton
9 ? Market St.
Stephen Whitlock

Blaque Life
60 Platinum Circle
Neuline Anaji

Paper! Paper!
11 Market St.
Laura J. Hoffman

True Blue Dog Training
72 Austin Cir.
Jennifer Schreimer

PALMER

Leslie Dionne Photography
1024 Pleasant St.
Leslie Dionne

MI / ZE Construction
104 Emery St.
Maria Goncalves

Sammi’s Mart & Deli
1365 Main St.
Saed Batayneh

  

Specialty Timber Harvesters
61 Beech St.
Susan Scott

Trust Associates Real Estate
16 Wilbraham St.
Debra Woods

SOUTHWICK

Pentz’s Parlour
38 Lakemont St.
Lisa Pentz

William Lakota Plumbing
17 Sheep Pasture Road
William M. Lakota

SPRINGFIELD

Abaldwinproduction
32 Fairfield St.
Bridgette Baldwin

Potato Patch
21 Marble St.
Sharon E. McCarthy

Reina Market
260 Hancock St.
Reina Diaz

Relevant Energy Relevant
1833 Roosevelt Ave.
Brian S. Tolliver

Sir-Tech Auto Body Glass
1292 Dwight St.
Damaris S. Baez

So Clean
158 Island Pond Road
Lorensa Stinson

State St. Café & Sports Bar
1146 State St.
Edwin Martinez

The Ice Cream Bus
47 Garfield St.
Michael Joseph

The Cutting Edge
473 Boston Road
Jeanne Sady

Touch of Class Balloons
350 Eastern Ave.
Carmen Mason

TVO Consulting Company
211 Commonwealth Ave.
Thanh T. Vo

War and Fantasy Games
125 Paridon St.
Erik W. Liggan

WESTFIELD

CJ Tree Service
1100 East Mountain Road
Joshua Raymaakers

Emmet’s Hot Dog
256 Union St.
Janet Allen

Hayrake Farm
1150 East Mountain Road
Christine Buffum

Savoir Faire
1251 East Mountain Road
Sandra M. Sorel

Source
2 Russell Road
Renee Collier

Westfield PC Tech
234 Bates Road
Douglas Jones

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ballard Mack Sales & Service
124 Ashley Ave.
John Picking

Bob’s Discount Furniture
135 Memorial Ave.
William C. Ballou

G & C Landscaping
118 Galaska St.
Gregory D. Warren

Hands Across the Heavens
900 Riverdale St.
Stanley A. Farley

Licensed Avon Beauty Center
250 Westfield St.
Deborah L. Scharmann

Light of Hope Foundation
464 Main St.
Svetlana Gorbovets

Major Home Improvement
42 Cooper St.
Vasilie Kharchuk

Mani-Pedi
680 Westfield St.
Julie S. Harty

On the Border
33 Border Way
Otb Acquisition, LLC

Ricoh Business Solutions
1 Interstate Dr.
Ricoh Americas Corporation

Steve’s Sports
94 Front St.
Steve Bourdeau

Tailor Made Paintless Dent Repair
59 Robinson Road
Callie A. Krawczyk

The Communications Group Inc.
380 Union St.
Matthew Villamaino

Theriotdistrict.com
121 Baldwin St.
Dominic Alfano

Wireless Advocates
119 Dagget Dr.
Wireless Advocates Corporation

Opinion

By
Opinion
Another Tax That Hits the Middle Class

With the agreement at the Toronto G-20 summit of major nations to cut public deficits at least in half by the year 2013, we will start hearing a lot more about a value-added tax (VAT). We should keep our hands on our wallets.
The goal of cutting the deficit by a set amount by 2013 is arbitrary and premature. Whether that formula makes sense depends on whether the recession is really over. Until we get a stronger economic recovery, too much deficit reduction reduces purchasing power and slows job creation.
A VAT, which is a kind of national sales tax, is especially perverse because it is a tax directly on consumers, who have already been hit hard by the recession.
But it does raise a lot of money. A VAT of 5%, the number usually proposed, would bring in about $250 billion a year.
In the fiscal year that begins tomorrow, the deficit will be $996 billion, according to the bipartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO projects that, by fiscal year 2013, it will still be $525 billion. If you do the math, that means a normal recovery plus the expiration of the Bush tax cuts will cut the deficit nearly in half by 2013 with no massive new tax increases. But that hasn’t stopped the budget hawks, who want new taxes to cut the deficit even more.
VAT supporters include many members of President Obama’s own fiscal commission; the billion-dollar Peter G. Peterson Foundation (which bankrolls a lot of deficit hawkery); former Democratic Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin; and the outgoing director of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag.
Sen. Kent Conrad, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, likes a VAT. Ezekiel Emanuel, brother of President Obama’s chief of staff and a White House adviser on health care, has called for a VAT as a way to finance expanded health coverage.
Supporters also believe that a VAT offers a bipartisan grand bargain. Because it taxes consumption, it touches only income that is spent. So wealthy people, who invest rather than spend most of their income, would not pay much VAT. As a sweetener for Wall Street, some enthusiasts would include a cut in the corporate income tax as well. That presumably makes it a tax that even Republicans might like.
Advocates trying to sell Democrats on a VAT point to Europe, where value-added taxes as high as 25% in Scandinavia raise prodigious sums that in turn support generous social services. And because a VAT typically exempts products that are exported, it would be good for American manufacturing and our trade balance.
But American budget hawks don’t want VAT revenues to go for more and better preschool or health care or job training or other favorites of liberals. They want the proceeds to go for deficit reduction. And most of the Republican leadership in Congress is dead set against new taxes. So a VAT remains a political stretch.
As the European experience shows, a VAT can indeed be an effective revenue raiser. But unless the proceeds go to support valued public services, it is just another tax on the middle class.
It is possible to make a VAT less regressive by using some of the new revenue to reduce income taxes or payroll taxes paid by working families. Some countries with VATs exempt necessities such as food. We can also offset its regressive nature by coupling it with new surtaxes on very high incomes.
So when the president’s fiscal commission raises the idea of a VAT, as is likely, we need to ask three questions:
• Are basic necessities like food and housing to be exempted?
• Is it part of a package that makes the tax system fairer and less onerous to the middle class overall?
• Do some of the proceeds go to finance public services that have been shortchanged for decades and that got further reduced in the current recession?
If not, the VAT should be considered dead on arrival. The last thing we need in a deep slump with persistent unemployment is higher taxes on the middle class.

Robert Kuttner is co-editor of The American Prospect and a senior fellow at Demos. His new book is titled A Presidency in Peril.

People on the Move

By
Departments People on the Move

Bay Path College President Carol A. Leary, Ph.D., has been selected by the Massachusetts American Council on Education – National Network for Women Leaders as the woman leader in 2010 who has proven leadership in higher education and promotes the advancement of women in the field. She was honored by the organization with the 2010 Senior Leadership Award on June 9 in Milton.

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Douglas Guthrie, Senior Vice President of Comcast’s Western New England Region, was recently inducted into the Connecticut Business Hall of Fame and recognized as Business Leader of the Year at an event at the Connecticut Laborer’s Council offices in Hartford, Conn. Guthrie oversees 2,000 employees and serves as the top executive responsible for operations, financial performance, and customer service for more than 800,000 customers in Connecticut, Western Mass., Vermont, and New York.

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Stephanie Fisk, Business and Finance Officer for the Gateway Regional School District in Huntington, was elected as Vice President of the Massachusetts Assoc. of School Business Officials. Fisk has served three years on the organization’s board of directors and chaired several committees for the board. At Gateway, she handles all financial operations, food services, student transportation, grants management, and maintenance operations of the school district.

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Tammy Richards of Pieciak & Co. has been recognized as an Outstanding Member by the National Assoc. of Certified Valuation Analysts, a global, professional association. She holds an accredited valuation analyst designation from the association as well as a certified mergers and acquisition professional designation from the Middle Market Investment Banking Assoc.

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Patrick Leonardo, a long-time Paramedic Supervisor with American Medical Response, was recently honored with the American Ambulance Assoc. Stars of Life Award in Washington, D.C. The Stars of Life program is an annual event that recognizes and honors outstanding individuals in the emergency medical services industry throughout the nation. Leonardo has been employed in the field for more than 13 years.

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Robert P. Molta’s Carlson/GMAC Real Estate announced the following:
• Robert E. Thomas has joined the agency’s Wilbraham office;
• Heather Thomas has joined the agency’s Wilbraham office; and
• Christine Magnacca-Moran has joined the agency’s Wilbraham office.

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Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced the following:
• Ronald D. Grodsky was honored at recent commencement exercises with an honorary degree. Grodsky is President of Harry Grodsky and Co. of Springfield. He has served as president since 1995, and has worked full-time at the company since 1968. Grodsky was recognized for his service to the community and at STCC;
• Franklin D. Quigley Jr., a 1977 graduate of the Civil Engineering program at STCC and founder of FD Quigley & Associates, received the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award at commencement exercises. Quigley was recognized for his distinguished career in engineering as well as an exceptional record of service to the community; and
• Tamson M. Ely, recently retired Dean of Library Services at STCC, has been inducted into the Mass. Library Assoc. Hall of Fame. The honor is bestowed on practicing or retired librarians who have made a substantial, sustained contribution to advancing the cause of Massachusetts librarians or librarianship over a career of at least 10 years.

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The Western New England College School of Law in Springfield announced the following:
• Professor René Reich-Graefe recently received the Catherine J. Jones Excellence in Teaching Award. Reich-Graefe serves as Associate Professor of Law; and
• Benjamin Rajotte was recently named Adjunct/Visiting Professor of the Year. Rajotte serves as Assistant Visiting Professor of Law.
Students nominate winners of the prestigious honors for outstanding contributions as educators and advisors.

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Danielle Grosse has received top honors from lia sophia and its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism.

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Jeré Dittrich has been named Director of Nursing at Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke. He is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff at Providence, as well as developing and implementing high-quality patient-care services, and various administrative duties regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

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The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) announced the follwing:
• Michele Decoteau has been promoted to Accounting Manager. She is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Accounting Department and its staff. She also prepares and supervises the financial statements required for compliance with HUD and DHCD;
• Ivette Otero to Assistant District Manager. She is responsible for enforcing lease requirements and regulations, showing units to prospective residents, resolving resident complaints, and performing inspections.

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Park Square Realty in Westfield announced the following:
• Kristine Cook has joined the Westfield office as a Sales Associate; and
• Peter Curtin has joined the Westfield office as a Sales Associate.

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The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. announced the following:
• Director Jonathan Fitch, Manager of the Princeton Municipal Light Department, was elected Chairman of the Board;
• Gary R. Babin, Director of the Mansfield Municipal Electric Department, was elected to a three-year term as a Director; and
• Jeffrey R. Cady, Manager of the Chicopee Municipal Light Department, was elected to a three-year term as a Director.

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Vicki Evans was recently promoted to Vice President and Controller at W.F. Young Inc. of East Longmeadow.

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Gregory B. Chiecko, Sales Director at the Eastern States Exposition, West Springfield, was recently elected President of the New England Assoc. of Amusement Parks and Attractions. He will lead an 18-member board of directors from across New England to fulfill the association’s mission of promoting safe operations, regional development, professional growth, and commercial success of the amusement industry in the region. He is also the Chairman of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Ken Toong, Executive Director of Dining Services at the UMass Amherst, was recently named a leader in retail food service by Fare magazine. The award will be presented at the Foodservice at Retail Exchange Conference in Chicago. During the conference, Toong and the other award recipients will participate in a panel discussion titled “Gold Standard: Insights from the Best in Channel.”

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Bart Bales has joined Tighe & Bond of Westfield as a Mechanical Engineer and Manager of its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work.

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Rick Stolarik, Produce Manager at the Big Y World Class Market in Tolland, Conn., has received an award from the United Fresh Foundation’s Center for Leadership Excellence. Stolarik was honored among 25 produce managers representing 20 supermarket chains, commissaries, and independent retail stores within the U.S. and Canada. Stolarik has been a produce manager for close to 30 years.

BUILDING PERMITS

By
Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2010.

AGAWAM

Edward O’Leary
200 Silver St.
$35,000 — Construction of 819 square feet of office space

Robert Germano
13 Maple St.
$15,000 – Renovations to barber shop

AMHERST

Kappa Kappa Gamma Inc.
15 Washburn Terrace
$25,000 — New roof

Pioneer Valley Living Care
1 Spencer Dr.
$15,000 — Convert covered porch into new sunroom

Servicenet Inc.
364 Southeast St.
$26,000 — Construct addition

CHICOPEE

Aldenville Credit Union
34 Valier Ave.
$8,700 — Re-shingle roof

Griffith Road LTD Partnership
300 Griffith Road
$175,000 — Alterations to interior for new lab and office area

LeClerc Properties
52 Julia Ave.
$10,000 — Install new siding, windows, and doors

Pioneer Cold Storage
149 Plainfield St.
$65,000 — Repair roof from wind damage

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties
422 Main St.
$47,500 — Complete interior build out for bank

CFN Properties, LLC
10 O’Neill St.
$12,000 — Construct interior partitions and new lavatory

HADLEY

Matt Massingell
42 West St.
$7,500 — Renovations

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$22,000 — Remodel existing Kay Jewelers store

LUDLOW

Site Acquisitions
1 State St.
$15,000 — Replace cell tower panels

NORTHAMPTON

Claire & Mario Aniello
98 Main St.
$58,000 – Renovate second and third floor for yoga studio

Massachusetts Audubon Society
127 Combs Road
$51,000 — Installation of ground-mounted solar array

Pomeroy Terrace, LLC
90 Pomeroy Terrace
$28,000 — New bathroom and deck

Ron Finnessey
229 Elm St.
$12,500 — Interior renovations

SOUTH HADLEY

E-Ink
7 Gaylord St.
$34,000 — Renovations

Mt. Holyoke College
50 College St.
$10,000 — New decking

Riverboat Village
River Lodge Road
$23,500 — New roof on unit #1

SOUTHWICK

Rite Aid Drug Store
605 Juniper Lane
$7,000 — Replace heating and AC roof units

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Dental PC
1795 Main St.
$81,000 — Interior renovations

Colebrook Partners, LLC
511 E. Columbus Ave.
$82,000 — Reconfiguration of non-load-bearing partitions

Flores Development, LLC
2718 Main St.
$782,000 — Full remodel of Building C

Herbert Bar
40-42 Acorn St.
$8,500 — Repair front porches

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
$15,000 — New changing rooms for the radiology department

River Street Spirits Inc.
276 Cottage St.
$21,000 — Change of use from bank to liquor store

Ronald McDonald House
34 Chapin Street Terrace
$12,000 — Siding

Springfield Housing Authority
100 Ashley St.
$120,931 — Construction of new maintenance building

Springfield Housing Authority
347 Central St.
$136,000 — Construction of new maintenance building

WESTFIELD

Frank Demarinis
217 Root Road
$175,000 — Renovations to existing building for a new daycare

Paul Dion
Airport Dr.
$15,000 — Construction of an office in a hangar

WEST SPRINGFIELD

FiberMark
70 Front St.
$84,000 — Renovate space into office/lab area

Pride Limited Partnership
1967 Riverdale St.
$6,000 — Reoccupy existing retail space for the sale of exercise equipment

Russian Pentecostal Church of Hope
407 Park St.
$25,000 — Exterior renovations, including a roof

Triad, LLC
83 Verdugo St.
$15,000 — Exterior renovations

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Ten Points About : the New Global Accounting Standards

By TONY GABINETTI, CPA

1. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) was created in 2001 to develop an international set of accounting standards known as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

2. In May 2008, the American Institute of CPAs Council approved the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as a recognized standard-setter for financial reporting. More than 100 other countries have adopted IFRS as the global standard.
3. In July 2009, the IASB issued IFRS designed for use by small and medium-sized entities (SMEs). IFRS for SMEs are not intended to be used by not-for-profit organizations or governmental agencies.
4. Small and medium-sized entities (SMEs) in the scope of the standard include entities that publish general-purpose financial statements for external users and do not have public accountability.

5. One projected timeline estimates that IFRS could be mandatory in the U.S. with a staggered adoption period of 2015-18.

6. Once fully adopted, International Financial Reporting Standards will replace U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) as the basis for financial reporting.
7. U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and IFRS for SMEs are similar, with basic accounting concepts such as comparability, going concern, and materiality.
8. U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and IFRS for SMEs are different, with certain accounting and reporting treatments. A few of these differences are the treatment of LIFO inventory costing, goodwill carrying value, impairments and write-downs, research and development costs, and borrowing costs for self-constructed assets.
9. IFRS reporting is considered simpler and more ‘principles-based’ than the ‘rules-based’ GAAP financial reporting, which may better meet the needs of financial-statement users. The change in reporting may have implications on an entity’s accounting, taxes, financing, as well as processes and controls.

10. While full convergence from GAAP to IFRS reporting standards is years away, companies should speak with their accounting advisors to determine their requirements for adopting the new standards.

Tony Gabinetti, CPA is a senior audit manager at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in Holyoke; (413) 536-8510.

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40 Under Forty Gala

June 24: BusinessWest will celebrate its 40 Under Forty Class of 2010 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House with a gala to begin at 5 p.m. The event, which has become a spring tradition in Western Mass., will feature fine food, entertainment, and special presentations of the Class of 2010. Tickets for the event are $60. To order tickets or for more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 10, or e-mail [email protected].

The Coming Demographic Storm

June 30: The 2010 census statistics will prove it out over the next few years, but Kenneth W. Gronbach already knows what the stats will mean to America. A demographic storm of epic proportions is upon us, and if America’s businesses, regardless of size, are ready, they can plan for amazing success. But if they are not ready, they could be washed away in the giant generational wave. Gronbach, a gifted public speaker and a nationally recognized expert in the field of demography and generational marketing, will be the keynote speaker at the noon luncheon for the Advertising Club of Western Mass. at Longmeadow Country Club. Gronbach makes the science of the census results and shifting demography come alive with real-life examples that make it relevant to today’s culture, business climate, and economy. His presentation is based on the effects of shifting demography. He is an accomplished author with a new, bestselling book, The Age Curve: How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm. The demographic landscape in the U.S. is made up a series of waves that are about 20 years in duration. It would follow that business will rise and fall according to the critical mass of customers heading toward it. What is different about this wave is the extraordinary amount of population it includes compared to the past two generations. Businesses will enjoy extraordinary success if they are prepared and in front of the wave. Ad Club members are invited to bring a business associate and join the Ad Club for this presentation and network with the top advertising, marketing, and design talents in Western Mass. To make a luncheon reservation, contact the Ad Club at (413) 736-2582, or online at www.adclubwm.org. The cost for the luncheon is $25 for members, $35 for future members, and $15 for students.

Construction Course

July 14: The Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of Western Mass. will sponsor a six-session course starting July 14 to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s Licensing Exam. Sessions are planned at the Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc. headquarters at 240 Cadwell Dr. in Springfield for six Wednesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The exam is authorized by the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards and administered by Thomson Prometric. Registration forms to enroll for the exam will be distributed at the first session of the program. The fee is $250 for members of the Home Builders Assoc. of Western Mass. and $350 for non-members. All course participants must bring the 7th edition of the One & Two Family Dwelling Building Code book and the 7th edition of the Basic Building Code book to each class and to the open-book examination. There is an additional charge to order the code books through the association. For more information or to register, contact Sandra Doucette at (413) 733-3126.

Advanced Manufacturing Competition & Conference

Sept. 23: The first highly concentrated, cluster-centric, regional manufacturing conference of its kind will be held at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The event, called the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competition & Conference (AMICCON), is being staged in response to growing recognition among area manufacturers and supply-chain members that there is an urgent need to find and meet one another. “AMICCON was formed to identify who’s here in manufacturing, expose them to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and procurement, and to make these introductions,” said co-founder Ellen Bemben. “The ultimate goal is to be the advanced-manufacturing region in the U.S., where exotic manufacturing, such as micro, nano, and precision, meet higher specifications and tighter tolerances, and short runs are the norm.” Industry sectors to be represented at the event will include plastics and advanced materials, precision machining, paper and packaging, electronics, ‘green’/clean technology, and medical devices. Business opportunities in defense and aerospace will also be highlighted at the event. OEMs and their supply chains are being invited personally to participate. “AMICCON is also a new consortium on innovation that also delivers manufacturers to innovators and new markets in order to cause new business,” said Gary Gasperack, vice president and general manager (retired) of the Spalding Division of Russell Corp. “We are very excited about introducing it to our region.” The Mass. Export Center has already produced two programs for AMICCON: an “Export Experts Panel,” and a seminar, “International Traffic in Arms Regulations for Defense and Aerospace Export.”

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SPHS Lays Off 135

SPRINGFIELD — Citing severe economic challenges in the first several months of 2010, the Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) has eliminated 135 full-time-equivalent positions across the system. “Like most health systems and hospitals in the region, state, and nation, SPHS is experiencing a decline in patient volume and continuing challenges with reimbursement levels that, for some services, do not adequately cover the cost of providing care,” according to an SPHS statement. “Factors such as increased health insurance deductibles and co-pays, coupled with general concern regarding the economy, appear to be causing a delay of non-urgent medical care and health services that is influencing this downward trend in volume,” the statement continues. “Without proactive changes in operations, SPHS would incur a projected budget shortfall of $14 million for 2010. Specific to Mercy Medical Center, year-to-date volume reflects that discharges are 8% below budget, and outpatient volume is 7% below budget.” The most significant impact of the layoffs will be on inpatient support staffing responsibilities at Mercy, due to the elimination of 63 patient care technician positions. This change will allow the retention of bedside, licensed nursing staff and allow nurse-patient ratios to remain at current, planned levels, “but will not impact care quality or patient safety,” the health system asserts. In addition to the elimination of positions at Mercy and across SPHS, including administrative positions, several other cost-saving measures are being taken to help improve the health system’s financial performance. For example, the overall salary increase program for 2010 is being suspended, and the internal employee referral bonus program is being discontinued. Other initiatives to help improve the system’s fiscal outlook include the renegotiation of service and vendor contracts at lower rates, the sublease of unused space in off-campus locations, and revenue-enhancement opportunities such as an increase in grant funding. “We deeply regret that the reduction of jobs is necessary,” said Dr. William Bithoney, interim president and CEO of SPHS. “The decision to make these changes has been difficult and the subject of a lengthy discernment process. Several potential alternatives were evaluated. However, we believe the course of action selected is the best for patients, residents, and clients, and for continuity of the SPHS mission. These changes reflect good stewardship and prudent management that will focus resources on the most important aspects of high-quality patient care. Providing high-quality care remains our focus and primary concern. Our clinical and nursing standards remain unchanged, and we continue to provide those we serve with the highest-quality care.”

Survey: Hiring Outlook in U.S. Gains Momentum

MILWAUKEE — U.S. employers anticipate favorable hiring plans for the third quarter of 2010, marking three straight quarters of positive survey findings, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc. Employers provided a seasonally adjusted outlook of +6%, up from -2% during the same period last year. According to the survey, 98% of U.S. states have a positive hiring outlook, and 95 of the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas have a positive outlook for the third quarter. Of the more than 18,000 employers surveyed, 18% anticipate an increase in staff levels in their third-quarter hiring plans, while 8% expect a decrease in payrolls, resulting in a net employment outlook of +10%. When seasonally adjusted, the net employment outlook becomes +6%. More than two-thirds of employers (70%) expect no change in their hiring plans. The final 4% of employers indicate that they are undecided about their hiring intentions. Employers in 11 of the 13 industry sectors surveyed have a positive outlook for the third quarter: leisure and hospitality, +20%; mining, +17%; professional and business services, +15%; wholesale and retail trade, +15%; nondurable goods manufacturing, +12%; financial activities, +11%; information, +10%; durable-goods manufacturing, +9%; transportation and utilities, +9%; construction, +8%; and other services, +8%. The July-September outlook is -2% for two of the surveyed sectors — education and health services and government. Compared to one year ago, surveyed employers in all four U.S. geographic regions anticipate hiring increases. Employers in the Northeast have the brightest hiring intentions, with a net employment outlook of +9%. When adjusting for seasonal variations, Midwest employers report the strongest shift for the third quarter of 2010, with a considerable increase in confidence year-over-year and a slight increase quarter-over-quarter. Compared to the second quarter of 2010, employment prospects are stable in the Northeast and South, while slightly slackening in the West. The net employment outlook is derived by taking the percentage of employers anticipating an increase in hiring activity and subtracting the percentage of employers expecting a decrease in hiring activity.

Federalization of SHA Sites Yields $15M Impact

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) recently announced the federalization of the Robinson Gardens, Reed Village, and Duggan Park developments, which will lead to more than $15 million in improvements to bring them up to HUD standards. Contracts have been bid and awarded to several local companies for design services, construction supervision, and physical improvements. Funding sources for the new construction include $1.8 million awarded to the SHA under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and $13.1 million awarded to the SHA by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Housing and Community Development. During a recent press conference, Richard A. Walega, HUD’s New England regional director, noted that Springfield led the commonwealth in converting state projects into federal developments. “That’s a win for today’s tenants and a win for preserving affordable housing for future generations,” said Walega. The SHA is the third-largest housing authority in Massachusetts, with more than 2,300 housing units spread over 27 sites.

National Jobless Claims Fall

WASHINGTON — In the week ending June 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims nationwide was 456,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 459,000. The four-week moving average was 463,000, an increase of 2,500 from the previous week’s revised average of 460,500. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 3.5% for the week ending May 29, a decrease of 0.2% from the prior week’s revised rate of 3.7%. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 29 was 4,462,000, a decrease of 255,000 from the preceding week’s revised level of 4,717,000.

State: May Revenues Strong, but $70 Million Below Benchmark

BOSTON — The state Department of Revenue (DOR) recently released its May revenue report showing a monthly collection of $1.573 billion, which was $292 million better than a year ago but insufficient to make up for all of the revenue loss experienced in April due to the filing extension to May 11. As a result, with one month left before the close of the fiscal year June 30, year-to-date collections are $70 million below the benchmark. DOR Commissioner Navjeet K. Bal noted that personal income-tax withholding and 2010 estimated payments, as well as sales and use tax and corporate collections, all of which are good indicators of a continued economic turnaround, were above the benchmark. Bal added that shortfalls for the combined April/May period in payments with 2009 returns and extensions probably reflect a decline in capital gains due to past economic performance, which caused the overall year-to-date below-benchmark performance.

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The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2010.

AGAWAM

Edward O’Leary
200 Silver St.
$35,000 — Construction of 819 square feet of office space

Robert Germano
13 Maple St.
$15,000 – Renovations to barber shop

AMHERST

Kappa Kappa Gamma Inc.
15 Washburn Terrace
$25,000 — New roof

Pioneer Valley Living Care
1 Spencer Dr.
$15,000 — Convert covered porch into new sunroom

Servicenet Inc.
364 Southeast St.
$26,000 — Construct addition

CHICOPEE

Aldenville Credit Union
34 Valier Ave.
$8,700 — Re-shingle roof

Griffith Road LTD Partnership
300 Griffith Road
$175,000 — Alterations to interior for new lab and office area

LeClerc Properties
52 Julia Ave.
$10,000 — Install new siding, windows, and doors

Pioneer Cold Storage
149 Plainfield St.
$65,000 — Repair roof from wind damage

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties
422 Main St.
$47,500 — Complete interior build out for bank

CFN Properties, LLC
10 O’Neill St.
$12,000 — Construct interior partitions and new lavatory

HADLEY

Matt Massingell
42 West St.
$7,500 — Renovations

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$22,000 — Remodel existing Kay Jewelers store

LUDLOW

Site Acquisitions
1 State St.
$15,000 — Replace cell tower panels

NORTHAMPTON

Claire & Mario Aniello
98 Main St.
$58,000 – Renovate second and third floor for yoga studio

Massachusetts Audubon Society
127 Combs Road
$51,000 — Installation of ground-mounted solar array

Pomeroy Terrace, LLC
90 Pomeroy Terrace
$28,000 — New bathroom and deck

Ron Finnessey
229 Elm St.
$12,500 — Interior renovations

  

SOUTH HADLEY

E-Ink
7 Gaylord St.
$34,000 — Renovations

Mt. Holyoke College
50 College St.
$10,000 — New decking

Riverboat Village
River Lodge Road
$23,500 — New roof on unit #1

SOUTHWICK

Rite Aid Drug Store
605 Juniper Lane
$7,000 — Replace heating and AC roof units

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Dental PC
1795 Main St.
$81,000 — Interior renovations

Colebrook Partners, LLC
511 E. Columbus Ave.
$82,000 — Reconfiguration of non-load-bearing partitions

Flores Development, LLC
2718 Main St.
$782,000 — Full remodel of Building C

Herbert Bar
40-42 Acorn St.
$8,500 — Repair front porches

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
$15,000 — New changing rooms for the radiology department

River Street Spirits Inc.
276 Cottage St.
$21,000 — Change of use from bank to liquor store

Ronald McDonald House
34 Chapin Street Terrace
$12,000 — Siding

Springfield Housing Authority
100 Ashley St.
$120,931 — Construction of new maintenance building

Springfield Housing Authority
347 Central St.
$136,000 — Construction of new maintenance building

WESTFIELD

Frank Demarinis
217 Root Road
$175,000 — Renovations to existing building for a new daycare

Paul Dion
Airport Dr.
$15,000 — Construction of an office in a hangar

WEST SPRINGFIELD

FiberMark
70 Front St.
$84,000 — Renovate space into office/lab area

Pride Limited Partnership
1967 Riverdale St.
$6,000 — Reoccupy existing retail space for the sale of exercise equipment

Russian Pentecostal Church of Hope
407 Park St.
$25,000 — Exterior renovations, including a roof

Triad, LLC
83 Verdugo St.
$15,000 — Exterior renovations

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ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

June 28: WRC 7th Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Call the chamber for more information.

July 6: Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon to 1 p.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 9: ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 15: ACCGS Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

July 21: ERC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., the Gardens of Wilbraham, Community Room, Wilbraham.

July 21: Diplomats’ Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m., EDC Conference Room, Springfield.

July 26: ACCGS Golf Tournament, all day, Springfield Country Club, Springfield. Cost: $160 per player or $640 for a foursome.

July 27: WRC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., Captain Leonard House, Agawam.

Young Professional
Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com   

July 15: Third Thursday, hosted by The Delaney House, Holyoke.

Amherst Area
Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

June 23: After Five New Member Reception, 5 to 7 p.m., recognizing J.F. Conlon & Associates; Prudential Sawicki Real Estate; Ziomek & Ziomek; Blair, Cutting & Smith Insurance. Sponsored by Whirlwind Fine Garden Design, the Center for Extended Care, and Greenfield Savings Bank. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Chicopee Area
Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

July 15: Red Sox Bus Trip to Fenway Park vs. Texas Rangers, 7:10 p.m. Cost: $105 per person includes ticket to the game, round-trip bus fare, and tip for the driver. Call the chamber for more information or to purchase tickets.

Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton
Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

July 14: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, “Water Ski Show Night,” 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Oxbow Water Ski Show Team, 100 Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by Bay State Gas. Gala water-ski show, door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for non-members.

July 30: 26th annual Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney, 9 a.m. shotgun start, scramble. Hosted by Southampton Country Club, Southampton. Major sponsor: Easthampton Savings Bank. Golf with cart, lunch, dinner, gift, contests. Cost: $100 per person or $400 for a foursome. Win a Buick Hole-in-One sponsored by Cernak Buick. Win $10,000 Hole-in-One sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance.

Greater Holyoke
Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Northampton
Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com  
(413) 584-1900

July 7: Arrive@5, 5 to 7 p.m., Seth Mias Catering at Northampton Country Club. Cost: $10 for members

Northampton Area
Young Professional Society
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

July 11: NAYP Party with a Purpose Family Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Look Memorial Park, Willow Brook Shelter. Cookout, games, and fun. Cost: $5 for NAYP members, $10 for guests, $2 for children.

Quaboag Hills
Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby
Chamber of Commerce
www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

July 19: 7th Annual Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, hosted by Hickory Ridge Country Club, benefiting Amherst Regional High School business-education programs. Registration and putting contest at 11 a.m., light lunch at 12:30 p.m., shotgun start, scramble format, dinner reception and raffle at 5:30 p.m. Cost:  $125 per person or $500 for a foursome.

Three Rivers
Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.

Greater Westfield
Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
See chamber’s Web site for information on upcoming events.