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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

People on the Move

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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.

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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.

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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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‘Corridor’ Requires Patience – and Urgency

It would be easy to say that, a decade after it was created, the brand Knowledge Corridor hasn’t exactly caught on. Nor does it seem to be generating great results in this region.
Indeed, few people seem to be using the term — it appears reserved for the economic-development leaders who coined the phrase, and even they don’t employ it often — and when someone does use it, it seems strange and almost out of place.
Meanwhile, there seem to be very few real success stories that can be attributed to the so-called corridor. Officials struggle to name companies that have come to this region because they were impressed by the numbers put up by the corridor when one aggregates the Springfield and Hartford areas, and other successes need quotation marks around that word.
That includes Northwest Airlines’ flight from Bradley International Airport to Amsterdam, which was launched in part because of those aggregated numbers and amid much fanfare, but was soon discontinued, scheduled for resumption, and then canceled again.
High-speed rail is said to be a program helped along by the formation of the corridor, and another initiative — the Web site internhere.com — has been hailed as a successful corridor-wide effort to keep young people in the region after they graduate from area colleges.
Add it all up, and it doesn’t seem like much for a decade’s work.
But just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, an economic region isn’t built in 10 years — or even 20, by most standards — especially when it isn’t marketed extensively and the last two of the 10 years in question have been part of the worst recession since the 1930s.
In other words, it’s far too early to say with any degree of confidence whether the corridor concept will ultimately be successful.
However, it’s definitely not too early to say that the corridor ultimately makes a great deal of sense, and also that both states need to make much more of a commitment to this region if it is to have chance to successfully compete against the likes of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, Silicon Valley, and other well-established economic regions.
Right now, that commitment, in the form of money with which officials on both sides of the border can market the corridor, just isn’t there, due largely to the toll the recession is taking on state budgets.
When the economy improves and states have more flexibility in their budgets, Massachusetts and Connecticut have to get serious about properly funding the corridor, because the numbers do, indeed, jump off the page when you show them to people. By themselves, the Hartford and Springfield metropolitan areas do not exactly stand out with site selectors, largely because neither one cracks the magic 1 million mark when it comes to population or workforce.
Put them together, and they approach 2 million in population, much of it college education. And then there are those 30-odd colleges and universities that graduate tens of thousands of people (and potential employees) every spring.
And, when marketed aggressively and effectively, Hartford can certainly be seen as much more than the insurance capital of the world, and Springfield can be viewed as more than a manufacturing center long past its prime. They can both be presented as cities with economic diversity and emerging sectors, such as biotech and clean energy.
In short, some patience is needed with the corridor — it took decades for the Research Triangle to emerge, for example — but also some energy, or urgency. The corridor has to become more than a phrase that economic-development leaders and even Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick can throw out (and he has) when the time seems right. It has to be something that people believe in and become committed to.
Otherwise, we might be saying the same thing about this region 30 or 40 years from now.

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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

Opinion

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‘C’ on Kids’ Dental Care Doesn’t Pass

Oral health is a little like Rodney Dangerfield — it doesn’t get the respect it deserves.
Ten years ago, the U.S. surgeon general declared dental disease to be a “silent epidemic.” A decade later we’ve made some progress, but clearly not enough. The recently released Pew Report “Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail 1 in 5 Children,” which the DentaQuest Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation helped fund, paints a stark picture.
In America today, 17 million low-income children still go without dental care. The consequences of that are serious. In Massachusetts, one in 10 minority children goes to school with pain caused by completely preventable dental disease. That means lost school time, challenged learning, and impaired nutrition and health, and sometimes, if left untreated, it can result in serious illness or even death. That was the case with 12-year-old Deamonte Driver, who died of a brain infection caused by a tooth abscess in Maryland in 2007.
Unlike other health care problems which seem intractable and enormously expensive to fix, providing children with the dental care they need is doable at relatively low cost. In fact, if most low-income children got the preventive dental care they deserve, they could eliminate much of the higher-cost procedures down the road.
In grading the states, Pew used eight measures, including providing sealants, fluoridating water supplies, increasing Medicaid coverage for children, expanding the role of dental hygienists in schools, and maintaining an accurate database.
Only six states got an ‘A,’ meaning they met or exceeded six of the eight measures. Massachusetts got a ‘C,’ although if the study had used more recent data, we would have received a ‘B’ because we passed legislation that allows dental hygienists to apply protective sealants (coatings on molars) without a prior dentist exam in community settings.
We’ve come a long way in the Commonwealth. Ten years ago, Massachusetts would have received a failing grade. In fact, in 2005, a federal judge ruled in a lawsuit against the Commonwealth that there was insufficient access to dental care for children with MassHealth. Delta Dental of Mass., together with advocacy partners like Health Care for All, the Mass. Dental Society, key legislators, and others, have dedicated themselves to improving oral health for low-income children and adults.
Today, we should be proud that many more children with MassHealth in Massachusetts have access to dental care and that we are one of only nine states in the nation to have met the goal of having fewer than a quarter of our children at school with untreated tooth decay. In addition, Massachusetts currently reimburses dentists who serve Medicaid-enrolled children more than the national benchmark of the Pew Report, making it more likely that more dentists will accept Medicaid patients. Still, there is room for improvement.
What will it take for Massachusetts to continue our move from a ‘C’ to ‘B’ to ‘A’? The first and most important step is to make sure that more children in high-risk schools have access to school-based dental preventive programs. Those programs provide dental sealants, clear plastic coatings on chewing surfaces of molar teeth that have been shown to significantly reduce tooth decay.
Fluoridation is another important measure. Fluoride prevents tooth decay and strengthens teeth. To pass the Pew benchmark, at least 75% of Massachusetts residents should have access to community water fluoridation. Currently only 59% of residents have this access. This is easier said than done, as the decision to fluoridate is often a controversial local decision. Moving that needle will not be easy.
We have already done much of the heavy lifting. If we commit ourselves to improve the percentage of children who have access to oral health prevention and increase the number of communities that fluoridate their water, we can ensure that the next report will put Massachusetts in the ‘A’ column. A statewide coalition will soon release an oral-health plan that will provide a road map to achieve that goal.

Fay Donohue is the president and CEO of Delta Dental of Mass.

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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.

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Travelers Recognizes Sumner & Toner Agency

LONGMEADOW — The Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency was recently recognized by Travelers as one of 20 agencies in the country to receive its prestigious Insurance Agency of the Year Award. Firms are chosen based on their goals for long-term profitable growth, dedication to high-quality customer service, and commitment to Travelers. “The Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency demonstrates the highest level of motivation and commitment,” said Greg Toczydlowski, president of personal insurance for Travelers, in a prepared statement. Toczydlowski added that Travelers “truly values” the partnership they’ve developed with the local firm. Established in 1933, Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency is an independent provider of comprehensive auto, home, professional liability, and life insurance. In 2008, partners Warren Sumner and Bill Toner created a dual father-and-son family business with sons Bud Sumner and Jack Toner. The next generation of Sumner & Toner, they say, serve as the company’s sales representatives and are helping to lead the company into the 21st century.

MMWEC Redesigns Public Web Site

LUDLOW — The Mass. Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC) has redesigned its public Web site with the goal of bringing greater efficiency to its Web-site management and improving content to online visitors. The Web site, www.mmwec.org, provides a “fresh and sophisticated look” at MMWEC’s history, programs, and services as well as recent news, financial reports, and information about energy assets and renewable-energy initiatives, according to MMWEC CEO Ronald C. DeCurzio. The site also features improved navigation and a search function, making it simpler for visitors to find specific information that is enhanced with graphic detail. The new site is updated using a customized content-management system, giving authorized individuals the ability to update and publish Web pages as needed from any location with Internet access. In addition, the site is search-engine-optimized to direct more users to the site based on their search-engine queries. MMWEC is a nonprofit, public corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that provides a variety of power-supply, financial, risk-management, and other services to the state’s consumer-owned, municipal utilities.

STCC, Balise Create Partnership for Students

SPRINGFIELD — Balise Motor Sales recently donated $25,000 toward the purchase of a state-of-the-art Hunter vehicle-alignment lift for the Automotive Technology Department at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The lift will introduce students to real-world diagnostic equipment to better prepare them for their careers in automotive technology, according to Raymond Sbriscia, chairman of the Automotive Technology Department. Sbriscia noted that the lift will be an integral part of the education and training students receive. The college also has a relationship with the Hunter Engineering Co., the manufacturer of the lift and other automotive-repair equipment. Hunter uses the STCC facility as a training and demonstration center for repair companies throughout the region and neighboring states. In return, STCC receives the latest, highest-quality equipment in the industry. Michael Balise, vice president, noted that Balise Motor Sales is always in need of talented automotive technicians who have computer and electronics training in addition to the traditional mechanical training. During the first year at STCC, students work mostly in the lab, diagnosing and fixing problems. At the end of the first year, students receive a certificate of completion. Students can then either join the workforce or continue on to the second year of study and receive an associate’s degree in automotive technology. Only 22 students are accepted into a new class, so the competition is “fierce,” according to STCC officials.

“Hackman” Retires after 48 Years

EAST LONGMEADOW — Lee “Hackman” Breton recently retired from LENOX after a 48-year career that started out on the manufacturing floor. In 1962, Breton was credited with manufacturing the first bi-metal reciprocating saw blade entirely by hand. His career took a dramatic change in 1981 when the LENOX sales team asked him if he thought he could cut a car in half with the new Hackmaster hacksaw blades to show off their superior strength and durability. He accepted and met this challenge, which turned out to be the first of hundreds of car cuts — earning him his nickname. From that day forward, being Hackman became his full-time job. Over the years, Breton traveled the world as Hackman, demonstrating the strength and durability of LENOX Tools by cutting more than 500 cars and other items, including an oil tank truck, cargo plane, boxcar, house, armored car, and even a bus at Super Bowl XXXIIII in 1999. Rich Mathews, vice president of marketing and new business for LENOX, noted that Breton exemplified the LENOX brand with his trademark car cuts, and was always willing and able to help out the company with anything and everything. “He will forever be considered a great employee as well as the best ambassador for the LENOX brand that we ever could ask for,” said Mathews. Breton’s last day at LENOX was May 28.

Café Lebanon Celebrates 10 Years in Business

SPRINGFIELD — Nadim Kashouh, owner of Café Lebanon, recently invited customers and friends to a complimentary 10-year celebration extravaganza at the 1390 Main St. restaurant to thank everyone for their patronage over the years. Kashouh serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine in what he calls “an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere.” Café Lebanon also offers catering for weddings; showers; anniversary, birthday, and graduation parties; bereavement gatherings; holiday events; business meetings; and corporate events. Kashouh maintains a second Café Lebanon restaurant in the center of East Longmeadow at 60 Shaker Road.

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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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

New England Broach Company Inc. v. Clarke Industrial Sales
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $55,679
Filed: 5/20/10

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Donald Graves, LLC v. Bennett Construction Company Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $9,140.43
Filed: 5/11/10

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

James Concannon v. Gentle Movers
Allegation: Breach of contract for moving and storage services: $200,000
Filed: 5/24/10

Kathy Crowley v. Pride Fuels Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/14/10

Naismith, LLC v. GFI Investments III Springfield Inc., John Deliso, and Steven E. Goodman
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $1,804,368
Filed: 5/20/10

Sovereign Bank v. Travel Escapes Inc.
Allegation: Default on promissory note: $13,628.87
Filed: 5/12/10

Western New England Renal Transplant Associates, P.C. v. GE Healthcare Strategic Sourcing Corp.
Allegation: Breach of contract for billing services: $4,000,000+
Filed: 5/17/10

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Reikka Simula v. Almadan Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination based on age: $72,000
Filed: 6/3/10

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

F.W. Webb Co. v. Welch Plumbing and Gary F. Welch
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,967.17
Filed: 4/27/10

Graphic Enterprises Inc. v. Berkshire Westwood Graphics Group Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $16,334.50
Filed: 4/30/10

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Barbara Loveling v. Joe Deans All Customs
Allegation: Breach of contract to restore Pontiac Firebird: $10,599.50
Filed: 5/25/10

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Allied Career School
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $23,825.39
Filed: 5/11/10

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Goldcrafters Exchange
Allegation: Non-payment on advertising services rendered: $5,085.93
Filed: 5/14/10

Competitive Kitchen Designs Inc. v. Serge Construction
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,747.98
Filed: 5/5/10

Fairway Wholesale Corp. v. Chartier’s General Carpentry
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $2,654.43
Filed: 5/12/10

J.P. Noonan Transportation Inc. v. Quaboag Transfer Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $6,475.73
Filed: 5/12/10

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Absolute Fire Protection Inc. v. Sahil Hospitality Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $8,101.45
Filed: 4/30/10

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

ADAMS

Greylock Realty Group Inc., 233 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Erik Pizani, same. Real estate services

AMHERST

Amherst Area Publications Inc., 232 Amity St., Amherst, MA 01002. Carlton Brose, 36 Triangle St., Amherst, MA 01002. Non-profit charitable organization.

Fonhoh-USA Inc., 990 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002. Marky Jean-Pierre, same. Non-profit charitable organization designed to address the problems and provide educational resources for the people of Haiti.

CHICOPEE

Charles Kennedy Unit No. 275 American Legion Auxiliary Inc., 41 Robbins Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Carolyn Baranowski, 6 Gardens Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. American Legion Auxiliary.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Arbors Home Health Associates Inc., 200 North Main St., Suite 204, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Ernst Gralia III, same. Home health care.

G & A Verdile Landscaping Inc., 81 Millbrook Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Alberto Verdile, same. Landscaping services.

GREENFIELD

Amenita Ventures Inc., 33 Shattuck St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Linda Koonz, same. E-Commerce.

HADLEY

Atlaua Inc., 83 Rocky Hill Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Eric Lyons, Apt. 2, Pomeroy Ter., Northampton, MA 01060. Build, manufacture, fabricate, construct, assemble, design, and develop hydroelectric power generation.

HOLYOKE

AMSC Corp., 589 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Marek Wieczorek, same.

LUDLOW

The Boston New Music Initiative Inc., 193 Chapin St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Timothy Davis, same. A network of individuals and groups comprised of composers, performers, conductors, directors, and champions of new music designed to generate new music concerts, compositions, and collaboration.

  

NORTHAMPTON

Every Pet’s Dream Inc., 94 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Jessie Byrnes, 552 Old West Brookfield, P.O. Box, 368, Warren, MA 01083. Retail sale of pet foods and pet related products and services.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Capital Resources, 65 Bartlett Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thomas Hamel, same. Provides resources, capital and borrowing capabilities to small closely held businesses.

Green River Farms Inc., 57 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Franklin Lewis, 12630 NE 243rd Ave., Salt Springs, FL 32134. Farming and sale of farm related products.

SOUTH HADLEY

Architectural Roof Management Inc., 17 Canal St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Linda Boisselle, same. Consulting and project management.

SPRINGFIELD

Amarantus MA Inc., 3601 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Gerald Commissioning, 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Biotechnology company developing treatments for ALS, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Borinquen Apartments Manager Corporation, 2460 Main St., Suite 112, Springfield, MA 01107. John Motto, same. Acting as a general partner and property manager.

Brotherhood on the Move Inc., 1500 Main St., Tower Square, Springfield, MA 01115. Andrew Keaton, 176 Garland St., Springfield, MA 01115. Organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.

Eden Investments Inc., 154 Chapel St., Pittsfield, MA 01202. Mathew Bishop, same. Investment firm.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The B.A.B.B.I.T.T. Syndicate, 98 Ashley St., West Springfield, MA 01089-3168. Dave Babbitt, same. Web development.

Elephant for Dollar Inc., 935 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Liselo Walker, same. Discount retail store.

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Michael Seward has joined Prudential Sawicki Real Estate in Amherst. He has been a Real Estate Agent since 2003 and a Real Estate Broker since 2005.

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Emily Bryant has been promoted to Director of Sales at the Hampton Inn Springfield-South in Enfield, Conn.

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Margaret A. Wheeler has joined the Law Practice of Attorneys Joseph P. Curran and Dan H. Berger. Wheeler has been an Immigration Attorney since 1997.

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Alice E. Pizzi has joined the management employment law firm of Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn in Springfield.

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David G. Ahearn has joined Greenfield Cooperative Bank as Vice President for Commercial Loans.

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Paul Nicolai has been named to the Executive Committee of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council Board of Directors. He is President of the Nicolai Law Group in Springfield.

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The WFCR Foundation announced the following:
• Marc Berman has been named President of the Board;
• Paul Friedmann has joined the board as a Director;
• Michael Miller has joined the board as a Director;
• James V. Staros has joined the board as a Director;
• Eva Thompson has joined the board as a Director; and
• Sarah Tanner has joined the board as an Adviser.

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The Landmark Companies announced the following:
• Christopher Woods has joined the Wilbraham office;
• Nancy Hunt has joined the Wilbraham office;
• Ela Gomes has joined the Ludlow office;
• Elizabeth DeGray has joined the Ludlow office; and
• Gina Gelineau has joined the Dot Lortie-Springfield office.

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W. F. Young Inc. of East Longmeadow announced the following
• Molly H. O’Brien has been named Advertising Supervisor, Equine Health Care Products. She will be responsible for the creation, execution, and media placement for Absorbine horse-care products, as well as the Equine America brand. She will also collaborate with the company’s advertising agency and creative team to implement strategic branding and creative execution to promote the company’s equine products throughout the world; and
• Vicki Evans has been promoted to Vice President, Controller.

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Michael J. Roy, Esq. has joined Easthampton Savings Bank as the Compliance Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s compliance program. His responsibilities will include implementing, amending, or creating compliance policies and assisting with federal and state regulator compliance exams. Roy will also function as the in-house expert for all applicable federal and state banking laws and regulations.

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Chicopee Savings Bank announced the following:
• Cidalia Inacio has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Retail Banking;
• Alyse Ramalho has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Retail Lending; and
• Henry Downey has joined the organization as an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending.

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Susan Dixon, M.D. has been appointed to the medical staff at the Brattleboro Retreat in Brattleboro, Vt. Dixon is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and will spend the majority of her clinical time working with adolescent inpatients.

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Bertram W. Gardner IV, AIA, of Caolo & Bieniek Associates Inc. in Chicopee, recently was granted reciprocity as an Architect by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Gardner is also a licensed Architect in New Jersey.

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The Home Builders Assoc. of Mass. announced the following:
• Walter Tomala Jr. will serve as President of the organization from now through 2011;
• John DeShazo will serve as President-Elect of the organization;
• Michael McDowell will serve as Senior Vice President of the organization;
• Christopher Lund will serve as Vice President of the organization;
• Dwight Thompson will serve as Treasurer of the organization; and
• Robin Ward will serve as Secretary of the organization.

Ten Points About : The New Global Accounting Standards

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1The 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).
2In 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.
3In 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.
4Small 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.
5One projected timeline estimates that IFRS could be mandatory in the U.S. with a staggered adoption period of 2015-18.
6Once fully adopted, International Financial Reporting Standards will replace U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) as the basis for financial reporting.
7U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and IFRS for SMEs are similar, with basic accounting concepts such as comparability, going concern, and materiality.
8U.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.
9IFRS 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.
10While 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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Cutting the Ribbon

Daniel R. Zivkovich, executive director of the Mass. Municipal Police Training Committee, addresses the audience at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Western Mass. Municipal Police Training Academy on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College. The newly renovated building, formerly known as the West Arsenal of Springfield Armory, is the oldest standing building in Springfield, dating from 1808. The western regional academy provides training for police recruits and veteran officers from 107 Western Mass. communities.

Martini Magic

Max’s Tavern in Springfield was the site of Martini Magic, an event to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House. More than 200 people turned out on June 10 to sample designer martinis, all for a good cause. Over the past six years, Martini Magic has raised more than $75,000 for Ronald McDonald House. Clockwise, from below right: Joan Shultz, president-elect of the board of directors of Ronald McDonald House, and board member Rick Katsanos; from left, Tina Varnat, with Max’s Catering Group; Dee Cady-Derose, principal and CEO of Foley Connelly; Chris Connelly, principal and president of Foley Connelly; and Sarah Peix, compliance manager for Health New England; Todd Goodrich, left, vice president of Sales for Sullivan & Co., and Rob Schroeder, vice president of Logistics for International Paper.

Reading Between the Lines

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien reads to fourth graders at the Warner School in Springfield as part of the Linked to Libraries program. Founded by Susan Jaye-Kaplan and Janet Crimmins, Linked to Libraries collects books and donates them to the libraries of area elementary schools, day-care centers, YMCAs, and other nonprofit agencies. In addition to filling library shelves, the program features read-aloud sessions that provide lessons in vocabulary, stress the importance of reading, and help make people in the business community (like O’Brien) aware of the challenges facing area schools. Each student who participated in the read-aloud was given a book to take home.

Announcing AMICCON

Ellen Bemben, one of the founders of an event called AMICCON — the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competition & Conference — addresses attendees at a large press gathering on June 4 at Pioneer Packaging in Chicopee to announce the Sept. 23 conference. 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 the Springfield-Hartford corridor. The conference will take place at the MassMutual Center. For more information or to register, visit www.amiccon.com.

Getting a Lift

Balise Motor Sales in West Springfield recently put an exclamation mark on its partnership with the Automotive Technology Department at Springfield Technical Community College with the donation of $25,000 for the purchase of a state-of-the-art Hunter vehicle alignment lift. The equipment introduces students to real-world diagnostic equipment to better prepare them for their careers in automotive technology, said Ray Sbriscia, chairman of the Automotive Technology Department. Seen here, from left, are Steven Mitus, executive vice president of Balise Motor Sales and treasurer of the STCC Foundation; Michael Balise, vice president of Balise Motor Sales; Sbriscia; and Michel Oleksak, executive vice president of Berkshire Bank and president of the STCC Foundation.

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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
New England Broach Company Inc. v. Clarke Industrial Sales
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $55,679
Filed: 5/20/10

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Donald Graves, LLC v. Bennett Construction Company Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $9,140.43
Filed: 5/11/10

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
James Concannon v. Gentle Movers
Allegation: Breach of contract for moving and storage services: $200,000
Filed: 5/24/10

Kathy Crowley v. Pride Fuels Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 5/14/10

Naismith, LLC v. GFI Investments III Springfield Inc., John Deliso, and Steven E. Goodman
Allegation: Breach of contract and failure to pay: $1,804,368
Filed: 5/20/10

Sovereign Bank v. Travel Escapes Inc.
Allegation: Default on promissory note: $13,628.87
Filed: 5/12/10

Western New England Renal Transplant Associates, P.C. v. GE Healthcare Strategic Sourcing Corp.
Allegation: Breach of contract for billing services: $4,000,000+
Filed: 5/17/10

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Reikka Simula v. Almadan Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination based on age: $72,000
Filed: 6/3/10

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT
F.W. Webb Co. v. Welch Plumbing and Gary F. Welch
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $7,967.17
Filed: 4/27/10

Graphic Enterprises Inc. v. Berkshire Westwood Graphics Group Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $16,334.50
Filed: 4/30/10

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Barbara Loveling v. Joe Deans All Customs
Allegation: Breach of contract to restore Pontiac Firebird: $10,599.50
Filed: 5/25/10

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Allied Career School
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $23,825.39
Filed: 5/11/10

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Goldcrafters Exchange
Allegation: Non-payment on advertising services rendered: $5,085.93
Filed: 5/14/10

Competitive Kitchen Designs Inc. v. Serge Construction
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,747.98
Filed: 5/5/10

Fairway Wholesale Corp. v. Chartier’s General Carpentry
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $2,654.43
Filed: 5/12/10

J.P. Noonan Transportation Inc. v. Quaboag Transfer Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $6,475.73
Filed: 5/12/10

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Absolute Fire Protection Inc. v. Sahil Hospitality Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $8,101.45
Filed: 4/30/10

Agenda

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Agenda Departments

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.”

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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Chamber Corners Departments

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
n 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.
n July 6: Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, 12 noon to 1 p.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.
n July 9: ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.
n July 15: ACCGS Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.
n July 21: ERC Board of Directors Meeting, 8 to 9 a.m., the Gardens of Wilbraham, Community Room, Wilbraham.
n 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.
n 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
n 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
n 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
n 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.
n 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
n 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
n 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
n 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.

Peole on the Move

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Departments People on the Move

Michael Seward has joined Prudential Sawicki Real Estate in Amherst. He has been a Real Estate Agent since 2003 and a Real Estate Broker since 2005.
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Emily Bryant has been promoted to Director of Sales at the Hampton Inn Springfield-South in Enfield, Conn.
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Margaret A. Wheeler has joined the Law Practice of Attorneys Joseph P. Curran and Dan H. Berger. Wheeler has been an Immigration Attorney since 1997.
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Alice E. Pizzi has joined the management employment law firm of Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn in Springfield.
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David G. Ahearn has joined Greenfield Cooperative Bank as Vice President for Commercial Loans.
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Paul Nicolai has been named to the Executive Committee of the Western Mass. Economic Development Council Board of Directors. He is President of the Nicolai Law Group in Springfield.
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The WFCR Foundation announced the following:
• Marc Berman has been named President of the Board;
• Paul Friedmann has joined the board as a Director;
• Michael Miller has joined the board as a Director;
• James V. Staros has joined the board as a Director;
• Eva Thompson has joined the board as a Director; and
• Sarah Tanner has joined the board as an Adviser.
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The Landmark Companies announced the following:
• Christopher Woods has joined the Wilbraham office;
• Nancy Hunt has joined the Wilbraham office;
• Ela Gomes has joined the Ludlow office;
• Elizabeth DeGray has joined the Ludlow office; and
• Gina Gelineau has joined the Dot Lortie-Springfield office.
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W. F. Young Inc. of East Longmeadow announced the following
• Molly H. O’Brien has been named Advertising Supervisor, Equine Health Care Products. She will be responsible for the creation, execution, and media placement for Absorbine horse-care products, as well as the Equine America brand. She will also collaborate with the company’s advertising agency and creative team to implement strategic branding and creative execution to promote the company’s equine products throughout the world; and
• Vicki Evans has been promoted to Vice President, Controller.
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Michael J. Roy, Esq. has joined Easthampton Savings Bank as the Compliance Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s compliance program. His responsibilities will include implementing, amending, or creating compliance policies and assisting with federal and state regulator compliance exams. Roy will also function as the in-house expert for all applicable federal and state banking laws and regulations.
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Chicopee Savings Bank announced the following:
• Cidalia Inacio has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Retail Banking;
• Alyse Ramalho has joined the organization as the Senior Vice President of Retail Lending; and
• Henry Downey has joined the organization as an Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending.
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Susan Dixon, M.D. has been appointed to the medical staff at the Brattleboro Retreat in Brattleboro, Vt. Dixon is board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and will spend the majority of her clinical time working with adolescent inpatients.
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Bertram W. Gardner IV, AIA, of Caolo & Bieniek Associates Inc. in Chicopee, recently was granted reciprocity as an Architect by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Gardner is also a licensed Architect in New Jersey.
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The Home Builders Assoc. of Mass. announced the following:
• Walter Tomala Jr. will serve as President of the organization from now through 2011;
• John DeShazo will serve as President-Elect of the organization;
• Michael McDowell will serve as Senior Vice President of the organization;
• Christopher Lund will serve as Vice President of the organization;
• Dwight Thompson will serve as Treasurer of the organization; and
• Robin Ward will serve as Secretary of the organization.

Company Notebook

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Company Notebook Departments

Travelers Recognizes Sumner & Toner Agency
LONGMEADOW — The Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency was recently recognized by Travelers as one of 20 agencies in the country to receive its prestigious Insurance Agency of the Year Award. Firms are chosen based on their goals for long-term profitable growth, dedication to high-quality customer service, and commitment to Travelers. “The Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency demonstrates the highest level of motivation and commitment,” said Greg Toczydlowski, president of personal insurance for Travelers, in a prepared statement. Toczydlowski added that Travelers “truly values” the partnership they’ve developed with the local firm. Established in 1933, Sumner & Toner Insurance Agency is an independent provider of comprehensive auto, home, professional liability, and life insurance. In 2008, partners Warren Sumner and Bill Toner created a dual father-and-son family business with sons Bud Sumner and Jack Toner. The next generation of Sumner & Toner, they say, serve as the company’s sales representatives and are helping to lead the company into the 21st century.

MMWEC Redesigns
Public Web Site
LUDLOW — The Mass. Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. (MMWEC) has redesigned its public Web site with the goal of bringing greater efficiency to its Web-site management and improving content to online visitors. The Web site, www.mmwec.org, provides a “fresh and sophisticated look” at MMWEC’s history, programs, and services as well as recent news, financial reports, and information about energy assets and renewable-energy initiatives, according to MMWEC CEO Ronald C. DeCurzio. The site also features improved navigation and a search function, making it simpler for visitors to find specific information that is enhanced with graphic detail. The new site is updated using a customized content-management system, giving authorized individuals the ability to update and publish Web pages as needed from any location with Internet access. In addition, the site is search-engine-optimized to direct more users to the site based on their search-engine queries. MMWEC is a nonprofit, public corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that provides a variety of power-supply, financial, risk-management, and other services to the state’s consumer-owned, municipal utilities.

STCC, Balise Create Partnership for Students
SPRINGFIELD — Balise Motor Sales recently donated $25,000 toward the purchase of a state-of-the-art Hunter vehicle-alignment lift for the Automotive Technology Department at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). The lift will introduce students to real-world diagnostic equipment to better prepare them for their careers in automotive technology, according to Raymond Sbriscia, chairman of the Automotive Technology Department. Sbriscia noted that the lift will be an integral part of the education and training students receive. The college also has a relationship with the Hunter Engineering Co., the manufacturer of the lift and other automotive-repair equipment. Hunter uses the STCC facility as a training and demonstration center for repair companies throughout the region and neighboring states. In return, STCC receives the latest, highest-quality equipment in the industry. Michael Balise, vice president, noted that Balise Motor Sales is always in need of talented automotive technicians who have computer and electronics training in addition to the traditional mechanical training. During the first year at STCC, students work mostly in the lab, diagnosing and fixing problems. At the end of the first year, students receive a certificate of completion. Students can then either join the workforce or continue on to the second year of study and receive an associate’s degree in automotive technology. Only 22 students are accepted into a new class, so the competition is “fierce,” according to STCC officials.

“Hackman” Retires
after 48 Years
EAST LONGMEADOW — Lee “Hackman” Breton recently retired from LENOX after a 48-year career that started out on the manufacturing floor. In 1962, Breton was credited with manufacturing the first bi-metal reciprocating saw blade entirely by hand. His career took a dramatic change in 1981 when the LENOX sales team asked him if he thought he could cut a car in half with the new Hackmaster hacksaw blades to show off their superior strength and durability. He accepted and met this challenge, which turned out to be the first of hundreds of car cuts — earning him his nickname. From that day forward, being Hackman became his full-time job. Over the years, Breton traveled the world as Hackman, demonstrating the strength and durability of LENOX Tools by cutting more than 500 cars and other items, including an oil tank truck, cargo plane, boxcar, house, armored car, and even a bus at Super Bowl XXXIIII in 1999. Rich Mathews, vice president of marketing and new business for LENOX, noted that Breton exemplified the LENOX brand with his trademark car cuts, and was always willing and able to help out the company with anything and everything. “He will forever be considered a great employee as well as the best ambassador for the LENOX brand that we ever could ask for,” said Mathews. Breton’s last day at LENOX was May 28.
Café Lebanon Celebrates
10 Years in Business
SPRINGFIELD — Nadim Kashouh, owner of Café Lebanon, recently invited customers and friends to a complimentary 10-year celebration extravaganza at the 1390 Main St. restaurant to thank everyone for their patronage over the years. Kashouh serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine in what he calls “an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere.” Café Lebanon also offers catering for weddings; showers; anniversary, birthday, and graduation parties; bereavement gatherings; holiday events; business meetings; and corporate events. Kashouh maintains a second Café Lebanon restaurant in the center of East Longmeadow at 60 Shaker Road.

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.

ADAMS

Greylock Realty Group Inc., 233 Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Erik Pizani, same. Real estate services

AMHERST

Amherst Area Publications Inc., 232 Amity St., Amherst, MA 01002. Carlton Brose, 36 Triangle St., Amherst, MA 01002. Non-profit charitable organization.

Fonhoh-USA Inc., 990 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA 01002. Marky Jean-Pierre, same. Non-profit charitable organization designed to address the problems and provide educational resources for the people of Haiti.

CHICOPEE

Charles Kennedy Unit No. 275 American Legion Auxiliary Inc., 41 Robbins Road, Chicopee, MA 01020. Carolyn Baranowski, 6 Gardens Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. American Legion Auxiliary.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Arbors Home Health Associates Inc., 200 North Main St., Suite 204, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Ernst Gralia III, same. Home health care.

G & A Verdile Landscaping Inc., 81 Millbrook Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Alberto Verdile, same. Landscaping services.

GREENFIELD

Amenita Ventures Inc., 33 Shattuck St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Linda Koonz, same. E-Commerce.

HADLEY

Atlaua Inc., 83 Rocky Hill Road, Hadley, MA 01035. Eric Lyons, Apt. 2, Pomeroy Ter., Northampton, MA 01060. Build, manufacture, fabricate, construct, assemble, design, and develop hydroelectric power generation.

HOLYOKE

AMSC Corp., 589 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Marek Wieczorek, same.

LUDLOW

The Boston New Music Initiative Inc., 193 Chapin St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Timothy Davis, same. A network of individuals and groups comprised of composers, performers, conductors, directors, and champions of new music designed to generate new music concerts, compositions, and collaboration.

NORTHAMPTON

Every Pet’s Dream Inc., 94 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Jessie Byrnes, 552 Old West Brookfield, P.O. Box, 368, Warren, MA 01083. Retail sale of pet foods and pet related products and services.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Capital Resources, 65 Bartlett Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thomas Hamel, same. Provides resources, capital and borrowing capabilities to small closely held businesses.

Green River Farms Inc., 57 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Franklin Lewis, 12630 NE 243rd Ave., Salt Springs, FL 32134. Farming and sale of farm related products.

SOUTH HADLEY

Architectural Roof Management Inc., 17 Canal St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Linda Boisselle, same. Consulting and project management.

SPRINGFIELD

Amarantus MA Inc., 3601 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Gerald Commissioning, 6200 Stoneridge Mall Road, #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Biotechnology company developing treatments for ALS, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.

Borinquen Apartments Manager Corporation, 2460 Main St., Suite 112, Springfield, MA 01107. John Motto, same. Acting as a general partner and property manager.

Brotherhood on the Move Inc., 1500 Main St., Tower Square, Springfield, MA 01115. Andrew Keaton, 176 Garland St., Springfield, MA 01115. Organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.

Eden Investments Inc., 154 Chapel St., Pittsfield, MA 01202. Mathew Bishop, same. Investment firm.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The B.A.B.B.I.T.T. Syndicate, 98 Ashley St., West Springfield, MA 01089-3168. Dave Babbitt, same. Web development.

Elephant for Dollar Inc., 935 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Liselo Walker, same. Discount retail store.

BUILDING PERMITS

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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

How About a Union Station Casino?

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Opinion

By GERRY FITZGERALD
Now that it’s certain that casinos are coming to Massachusetts, it may be time to start considering seriously where a Western Mass. casino should be sited. In spite of the constant PR drumbeat coming out of Palmer over the past year, the siting of a local casino is an important issue and should not be decided by the noise level generated by developers with an entirely vested interest in the decision.
The Western Mass. location where a casino would bring the greatest benefit to the area as a whole, and to a host community with the greatest needs and the greatest payback, is readily apparent. And it certainly isn’t Palmer. Granted, Palmer is a nice little town with the same problems of many other little towns in Western Mass., but simply having a large tract of open land somewhere near a turnpike exit doesn’t make it the optimum site for a casino.
Springfield is the economic engine that powers Western Mass. A financially healthy Springfield of rising property values, a vibrant school system, rising employment opportunities for its growing minority population, and a revitalized downtown benefits all of Western Mass. These are benefits that a well-conceived, well-managed, visionary casino relationship could bring to Springfield.
With an agreement that the casino gives job preference and training opportunities to Springfield residents first, the people and neighborhoods most in need of an economic hand up — not a handout — will receive it, with dignity and a sense of pride, and just as importantly, they get the opportunity to work in their own community, with the ability to get to work every day by public transportation.
A revitalized, vibrant downtown community can also come with the new casino development. This is the hard part. Locating an $800 million casino in downtown Springfield requires vision and fortitude. But it should be the easiest part, because the key component that satisfies all the requirements of an optimum Western Mass. casino site has been sitting vacant for more than 40 years, waiting for an opportunity big enough to match its economic potential — Union Station.
A huge parcel of prime downtown real estate, Union Station sits unused and undeveloped — but not for lack of trying. Countless commissions have taken a crack at designing a future for Union Station, with a new proposal coming along every few years, complete with the same artist renderings and vague notions of intermodal transportation and retail and commercial office ventures. Mercifully, the latest plan at least spared us the farmers’-market component of previous proposals. But the fact is that nothing will ever go on that site that will generate 2,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent jobs, and a multi-million-dollar annual contribution to the city’s treasury, and bring an average of 10,000 visitors per day to downtown Springfield. A casino would.
It is also a unique and exciting opportunity for a casino operator. Come to Springfield and build an $800 million, 40-story, luxury resort hotel and casino, and we’ll give you the site at Union Station, and you’ll also have an Amtrak station in your hotel lobby, with ‘casino trains’ running on the hour from New York City, bringing in gamblers from New York, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Hartford.
A Union Station casino (it even comes with a perfect brand name) wouldn’t be the demise of Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun, but it would most certainly take a very serious gouge out of Fox-Mo’s significant I-91, Southern Conn./ New York business, turn their Albany traffic to a trickle, and keep at home the important Western Mass business. From New York, Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Albany, and points beyond, Springfield is far easier and faster to get to by car, train, or airplane, and has much more to offer gamblers beyond the tables and slots than does a clearing in the woods. A world-class, major resort casino in downtown Springfield is an absolute nightmare for Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.
A Union Station casino brings people and business to downtown Springfield and the surrounding area. It brings convention business to the Mass Mutual Center (instead of losing it a to Palmer facility), brings visitors to the Basketball Hall of Fame and its restaurants, and attracts people to the museums, Symphony Hall, CityStage, Six Flags, the Big E, and area restaurants, hotels, and stores. And most of all, it puts Springfield’s citizens to work, in their own community, at a location at the heart of the public-transportation system. An opportunity like this will never again be available to Springfield.

Gerry FitzGerald is president of FitzGerald & Mastroianni Advertising Inc. in Springfield.

Court Dockets

By
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
Baystate Environmental Consultants Inc. v. Creative Design Custom Homes
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered and breach of contract: $10,063.45
Filed: 3/10/10

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Charles F. Emmins v. The Princeton Review Inc.
Allegation: Defendant has failed to pay plaintiff his earned annual bonus: $143,830.25
Filed: 4/22/10

Rocky Mountain Transportation Services Inc. v. Pacific Northeast Wood Co.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $87,488.41
Filed: 4/11/10

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Pioneer Supply Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment on retail installment agreement: $6,728.33
Filed: 4/16/10

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
ATC Associates v. New England Land & Lumber Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $46,928.64
Filed: 4/16/10

James & Deborah Blaney v. Pioneer Valley Rider Training
Allegation: Negligence in operation of motorcycle training program, causing personal injury: $84,132.33
Filed: 4/8/10

Point Staffing Services v. Klein Industries Inc.
Allegaton: Non-payment of goods and staffing services: $48,957.60
Filed: 4/20/10
Shalisa Keyes v. Springfield Water & Sewer Commission
Allegation: Failure to maintain sewer line, causing property damage to home: $8,900
Filed: 4/30/10

Theodora Wilderspin v. Behavioral Health Network Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $31,896.30
Filed: 4/27/10

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
American Express Bank FSB v. Motion Automotive Specialty
Allegation: Non-payment of monies loaned: $25,684.64
Filed: 4/30/10

D.F. Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. v. Ryan & Company Builders Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services, labor, materials, and fixtures: $22,706.29
Filed: 4/28/10

R.A. Novia and Associates, LLC. v. M.J. Moron Inc. and Western Surety Co.
Allegation: Failure to pay amounts due on a contract for services and materials provided for the Ford Hall Science Building at Smith College: $40,000
Filed: 4/22/10

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Dana Carpenter v. National Grid
Allegation: Recovering costs of improvement made to correct defendant’s problem with aerial trespass and insufficient voltage: $15,000
Filed: 4/22/10

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Bank of America v. Gaw’s Auto Body Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on line of credit: $28,135.80
Filed: 4/1/10

Daniel J. Laughlin v. Home City Housing Inc.
Allegation: Breach of management agreement: $10,000
Filed: 4/20/10

Howden Buffalo Inc. v. LDH Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $20,680.57
Filed: 4/15/10

Impronta Italgranita USA Inc. v. Creations Factory Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,438.09
Filed: 4/20/10

John S. Lane Inc. v. Roger Trucking Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of materials purchased on credit account: $3,038.93
Filed: 3/29/10

Norman L. Youtsey v. Avibank Mfg. Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay commission: $20,000
Filed: 4/5/10

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
T.J. Bark Mulch Inc. v. Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care
Allegation: Non-payment for merchandise received: $6,055
Filed: 4/20/10

William Sitler v. The Ranch Golf Club and Sunnyside Ranch Estates, LLC
Allegation: Negligence in construction and maintenance of golf course and Pond View Lane, causing road collapse and personal injury: $24,794.98
Filed: 4/15/10

Chamber corners: Upcoming Events

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Departments

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

u June 9: ACCGS After 5, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Delaney House, Holyoke. Cost: members $10, non-members $15.

u June 10: ACCGS Annual Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Springfield Marriott. Keynote speaker: Stephen Moore of the Wall Street Journal. Cost: members $40, non-members $60.

u 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.

Young Professional
Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com

u June 17: YPS Third Thursday, hosted by Pazzo Restaurant, Springfield. See Web site for details.

Amherst Area
Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

u June 18: Breakfast, 7:15 yo 9 a.m., Town Common under the Taste Tent; sponsored by Dr. Hauschka Skin Care and Museums10. Cost: members $12, non-members $15. 

u 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, Center for Extended Care, and Greenfield Savings Bank. Cost: members $5, non-members $10.

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

u June 9: Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. shotgun start, hosted by Chicopee Country Club. Cost: $125 per golfer, includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch with a beer or soda, dinner, and golfer’s gift; $20 for golfer’s package, includes 25 raffle tickets and one mulligan; $115 for sign up to golf; $135 for sign up to golf and golfer’s package.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

u June 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Promark Graphics, Easthampton, co-sponsored by Riff’s Joint. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Cost: members $5, non-members $15.

u June 18: Wine and Microbrew Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m., One Cottage Street (corner of Cottage and Union streets), Easthampton. More than 50 wines and microbrews, fine food, raffle. Wine and microbrew sponsor: Westfield Spirit Shop. Food sponsor: the Log Cabin and Delaney House. Benefactor: Finck & Perras Insurance Agency. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Purchase online at www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber. Proceeds to benefit community programs.

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

u June 16: Chamber After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Wistariahurst Museum Carriage House, Holyoke. Sponsored by Vin’s Cloth Car Wash and Holyoke Gas & Electric. Presented by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Cost: members $5, non-members $10.

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

u June 15: Meet & Eat, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Union Station, Northampton. To register, contact Jenna at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected]

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

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

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

u June 9: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce WestNet (After 5) Networking Event, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Stevens 451, Westfield. Participants are invited to bring a friend and a door prize to highlight their business. Cost: members $10, non-members $15. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618 or e-mail [email protected]

u June 11: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Spring Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by Stanley Park Pavilion, Westfield. Guest Speaker: Charlie Baker. Head Greeter: state Sen. Michael Knapik. Participants are invited to bring a friend and a door prize to highlight their business. Cost: members $20, non-members $25. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618 or e-mail [email protected]

INCORPORATIONS

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Departments

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

AMHERST

Jonathon Goldman Inc., 158 Flatt Hills Road, Amherst, MA 01002. Jonathon Goldman, same.
 
CHICOPEE

I K Transportation Inc., 96 Meadow St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Ilya Khotsin, same. Transportation of foods, commercial goods, vehicles, and other commodities via flatbed, container and heavy hauling trailers.
 
Prevalent Transport Inc., 43 Asinof Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Sergy Kucherenko, same. Passenger transportation via passenger vans, limousines and other passenger vehicles.
 
Ludlow Mills Redevelopment Corporation, 255 Padgette St., Chicopee, MA 01022-1308. Kenneth W. Delude, same. All activities related to the redevelopment of the Ludlow Mills property.

CUMMINGTON

Ocean Justice, Ltd., 20 West Main St., Cummington, MA 01026. Seth Pouliot, same. Ocean justice aims to free our oceans of garbage and foster a healthy relationship between people and the environment.
 
EAST LONGMEADOW

Little J. Inc., 20 Rollins Dr., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Frances Marie Stote, 51 High Meadow Dr., West Springfield, MA 01089. Restaurant.
 
Nail Lounge and Spa Inc., 14 Maple St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Hyun Min Je, 1240 Jasmine Walk, Torrence, CA 90502. Nail Salon.
 
EASTHAMPTON

Rocktec Drills Inc., 19 Bayberry Dr., Easthampton, MA 01027. Patrick J. Jolicoeur, same. Selling of machinery.

S & D Vending Inc., One Adams St., Easthampton, MA 01027. William Hatzipetro, 41 Coleman Road, Southampton, MA 01027. Provides music from vending machines.
 
FLORENCE

Novotny Trucking Inc., 18 West Farm Road, Florence, MA 01062. Deborah A. Novotny, same.
 
HATFIELD

Pioneer Valley Young Democrats Inc., 59 Prospect St., Hatfield, MA 01038. Shawn Robinson, same. Regional organization of Democratic party activists.
 
HOLYOKE

Iglesia Pentecostal Subamos Al De Santidad Inc., 326 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Carlos Cruz, 170 Hampshire St. #5, Holyoke, MA 01040.
 
The Parrot and Bird Emporium Inc., 18 Count Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Janet Berube, 18 County Rd., Holyoke, MA 01040. Purchase, sell, market, care for, train, teach, feed, and house birds.
 
INDIAN ORCHARD

IHOP Restaurants LTD., 422 Main St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Iris Ferrara, 50 Moore St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Restaurant.
 
LONGMEADOW

Right Standing Ministries, 260 Longmeadow, St., Longmeadow, MA 01106. Rodney Woods Orourke Jr., same. Christian organization charitable and educational purposes.
 
OTIS

Rebecca Hansbrough Consulting Inc., 433 East Otis Road, Otis, MA 01253. Rebecca Hansbrough, same. Consulting services.
 
PITTSFIELD

Martin & Martin Enterprises Inc., 24 Greenings Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Mark Martin, same. Restaurant.
 
SPRINGFIELD

IBEW 2324 Benevolent Fund Inc., 281 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01114. Martin Feid, 64 Sunnyslope Ave., Agawam, MA 01001. Supporting and aiding individuals and families through fundraising activities.
 
La Base Xpress Incorporated, 1655 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103. Hector Ramirez, 860 Wyckoff, Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237. Transportation services.
 
Live Wire New England Inc., 22 Rachel St., Springfield, MA 01129. Richard A Britt, same. Distributor of live wire energy chews.
 
WEST SPRINGFIELD

John Brames OSHA 10/30 Provider Incorporated,  203 Circuit Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. John Brames, same.  OSHA training and consultation.
 
WESTFIELD

OMT Manufacturing Inc., 43 Daniel Ridge, Westfield, MA 01085. Alexander A. Trusiewicz, 16 Loomis Court, Chicopee, MA 01020. Manufacturing.
 
PATP Inc., 31 Franklin St., Westfield, MA 01085. Prathmesh I. Patel, 224 Peoples Way, Hockessin, DE 19707. Retail package store, sales of liquor.
 
RMB Transportation Inc., 49 Berkshire Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Transportation services.
 
Roots Learning Center Inc., 217 Rood Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Education and learning center.

DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES

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Departments

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

AGAWAM

Community Laundromat
305 Springfield St.
Pierre H. Mouchette

Dirty Dancing Entertainment
50 South Park
Jason Biagetti

N.E. Waste
28 Moylan Lane
James A. Ricco

Supreme Scratch & Chip
34 Corey St.
Raymond Gobeille

Trumpets of Light Ministry
76 Hope Farms Dr.
Robert Whitman

AMHERST

East Coast Radon
57 Glendale Road
Kellie Baker

Sei’s Bella Salon
598 Boltwood Walk
Katrina Irwin

Women’s Health Physical Therapy
495 West St.
Patricia Young

CHICOPEE

Ovation Renovations
14 Lafond Dr.
Nevson DaCosta

T & L’s Pre-Owned Furniture & Antiques
8 Montgomery St.
Lisa Mark

Westover Heating & Cooling
53 Deslauriers St.
Kristopher Kelley

GREENFIELD

Amenita Ventures Inc.
33 Shattock St.
Linda Koonz

Mixed Media Workshop
13 Pierce St.
Lisa Henry

Quality Cleaning & Restoration
134 S. Shelburne Road
Vladimir Agapov

Salon 107
114 Wells St.
Debra Mathey

The Oak Shoppe
352 Deerfield St.
Gloria Easton

HOLYOKE

Homewood Suites
375 Whitney Ave.
David H. Baldauf

Van’s Pizza Inc.
510 Westfield Road
Charlene M. Fantaki’s

LUDLOW

Bio Links of New England
438 Ventura St.
Leslie Lindsey

Rubbo & Son Construction & Cleaning
329 East St.
Gustavo Rubbo

W. N. Woodworking
100 State St.
Woitek Nowicki

Your Choice Insurance Agency
120 East St.
Beatrice DaSilva

NORTHAMPTON

Hurricane Millworks
31 1/2 Lyman Road
Chadd Merberger

Robinson Real Estate
35 State St.
Steven J. Slezek

TAO Associates
142 Riverside Dr.
Theresa O’Connor

Turkey Hill Hobbies
267 Turkey Hill Road
Andrew Chambers

Uniquepeople.net
2 High St.
Shana Hirananoani

PALMER

Computer Training of America
1448 North Main St.
Thomas Gingras

Opielowski Appraisal Services
67 Summer St.
Michael Opielowski

Palmer Recycling Corporation
2 Fenton St.
Pamela Douthwrigth

PMX Asset Management
5 Converse St.
Maurice Denner

The Field House
1701 Park St.
Elizabeth Weidler

WJS Associates Realty Service
34 State St.
Walter Solzak III

SOUTHWICK

Jay’s Lawn and Yard Care
29 South Longyard Road
Jason Couture

T & J Construction Inc.
3 George Loomis Road
John R. Tortoriello

The Parrot & Bird Emporium
610 College Highway
Alfred Surprenault

SPRINGFIELD

ADC Prevention Services
22 Bacon Road
Arnold D. Cox

Allen St. Realty Trust
295 Allen St.
Yasir Osman

ATS Motor Sports
542 Page Blvd.
William Spriggs

B & E All in 1
2652 Main St.
Erica Ruth Andino

BMT Lock and Key
306 Hermitage Dr.
Walter Kulas

Buddies Express Pizza
27 St. James Blvd.
Mohammad Z. Iqbal

Dynasty Restaurant
5 Locust St.
Xiu G. Zheng

Eavargas Photography
40 Pasadena St.
Edward A. Vargas

Elegant M
3 Lexington St.
Elvira Delgado

Gemini’s Barber Shop
303 Bridge St.
Benjamin Parrilla

Global Spectrum Charities
1277 Main St.
Philip I. Weinberg

Ingy Cons
18 Prescott St.
Hector Grullon

International Auto Sales
715 Liberty St.
Ryan M. Conway

JJ Mini Mart
468 Bridge St.
Jabir Khan

James Cleaning Services
24 Greencare Square
Watson E. James

Jerome A. Brown Associates
102 Cambridge St.
Jerome Brown

WESTFIELD

Easy Ride Repo
107 Court St.
Joseph Canfield

Meeting Strategies Unlimited
1 Roderick Dr.
Kathryn DeLand

Quality Consultant
8 Pilgrim Dr.
Ingeborg M. Hurley

RT 202 Antiques
869 North Road
Edwin Odabashian

Spring Valley Power Equipment
188 Tannery Road
John Ladue

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Energia Escape Massage Therapy
1111 Elm St.
Yesenia Camareno

M & S Transportation
171 Falmouth Road
Mark C. Masi

Majestic Theater
131 Elm St.
Danny Eaton

Menard Electric
322 Morgan Road
Bryan Menard

Native Lands
919 Elm St.
Stephen C. Piatt

Primitive Friends Country Crafts
235 Forest Glen
Erin Rogers

Turkish Cultural Center Western
507-509 Union St.
Arif Yilmar

Verizon Wireless
1123 Riverdale St.
Bell Atlantic Mobile Corporation, LTD

BANKRUPTCIES

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Departments

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

Alcaide, Joyann M.
78 Gilbert Ave
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Alicea, Gennille J.
194 Prospect St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Allan, Tracy J.
74 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Allen, Harry N.
Allen, Charlene E.
63 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Bailey, George William
38 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Baillargeon, Alan John
10 North Main St.
SouthHadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Barfitt, Evelyn Gertrude
213 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Bernazki, Michael D.
21 Saugus Ave.
EastLongmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Bessarabov, Andrey Mihaylovich
a/k/a Bessara, Andrey Mikhaylovich
a/k/a Bessarabou, Andrey
7 Park St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Birch, Rachael D.
a/k/a Lee, Rachael D.
3 W. Center St. #4
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Boldyga, Deborah M.
800 Stockbridge Road
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Bouchard, Michelle A.
22 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Boyce, Richard I.
32 Linden St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Bruscoe, Jeffrey J.
108 West St.
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Buckley, Shirley
53 Foucher Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Bushey, Edward Charles
118 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Call, Kevin A.
Call, Maryanne
144 Park Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085-3415
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Champagne, Jean A.
71 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Cintron Rivas, Wilfredo
Cintron, Victoria Lynne
a/k/a Gomez, Victoria L.
95 Marten St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Comtois, Michael A.
Comtois, Kathleen S.
158 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Creative Real Estate
Diaz, Anthony David
Julianelle-Diaz, Toni Catherine
10 Grant St.
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

D & L Home Improvement
Lussier, Ralph Emile
Lussier, Diane
a/k/a Gaghon, Diane
a/k/a Lusslen, Diane
16 Ducharme Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Druzhkova, Valentina
126 Union St.
Bldg. 11, Apt.11
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Dukette, Sandra Ann
95 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Edwards, Joseph D.
253 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Feeney, Sharon M.
341 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Ferguson, Cassandra L.
a/k/a Curtis, Cassandra L.
P.O. Box 3438
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Fillion, Brian T.
350 West St., Lot #39
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Fortier, Jesse A.
Fortier, Leanne M.
a/k/a McMenimen, Leanne M.
7 Applewood Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Fuller, Allan F.
Fuller, Sharon E.
10A Quaboag Valley Co-op
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Galipeau, Michael J.
Galipeau, Donna M.
54 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Gaynor, Cheryl A.
46 Fern St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Germain, Tonya
196 Main St.
Apartment 2
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Gilbert, Karen
79 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Gilbert, Paul V.
79 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Gonzalez, Carmen R.
139 N Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Goodrow, Bruce N.
366 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Gumlaw, Linda M.
28 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Guzman, Milagros
8 Forest St., Apr. 2R
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Halpy, Emra A.
38 Asinof Ave., Apt. 41
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Holland, Betty F.
35 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Jang, Hak Y.
Chung, In S.
12 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Jean-Claude Hardwood Floors
Koffi, Jean-Claude Didier
9 Pearl St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Johnson, Loretta M.
91 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Kane, Aaron F.
Kane, Jeanne C.
56 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Kelleher, Daniel F.
Kelleher, Lorin
33 Benedict Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Khomyak, Yelizaveta A.
a/k/a Orlova, Yelizaveta A.
9 East Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Kittler, Arthur J.
Kittler, Barbara M.
25 Park Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/10

Kosisky, Sara H.
a/k/a Kosisky, S. Holly
85 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Kozlowski, Stephanie L.
6A McBride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

LaBonte, Christopher Joseph
LaBonte, Cathy Ann
82 Telephone Road
EastOtis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Lafromboise, Anthony S.
155 River St.
Apartment E3
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Landry, Robert W.
7 Montello Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Langevin, Normand A.
170 Oak St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Lapine, Jeanne M.
472 Union St., Apt. B
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Leavitt, Kimberly M.
480 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

LeDuc, Sandra M.
30 Springmeadow Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Lesieur, Christopher Joseph
198 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Litwak, Brian F.
99 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Lynch, Bradley C.
236 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Lynch, James M.
P.O. Box 691
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Maddox, Heather A.
a/k/a Maddox Holmes, Heather A.
19 Laurel Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Maronn, Jennifer M.
850 Westhampton Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Martins, Edgar Pires
469 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

McBride, Brian G.
44 Marble St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/10

McDonald, Kevin
236 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/14/10

McGrath, Brian E.
PO Box 21
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Melcher, Darren L.
172 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Munson, David Allen
Munson, Kathi Jane
107 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Nunez, Mildred
150 Green St., Apt. 1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

O-Neil, Helen M.
a/k/a Tefft, Helen M.
30 Wildemere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Patruno, Jason J.
Patruno, Sara E.
23 A High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Pendrick, Joshua
80 Boileau Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Perfito, Paula M.
25 Crestwood St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Phommasith, Vorasinh
Phommasith, Michelle L.
1448 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Pierson, Pamela M.
72 Colony Dr.
E. Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Platanitis, Paul Michael
Platanitis, Ann Marie
8 Honeysuckle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Price, Patricia A.
24 Harrison Ave., Apt. #2
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Racca, Maria Coreen
138 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Raymond, Jeffrey
Raymond, Denise
586 Riceville Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Richards, Deborah A.
85 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Rondeau, Joseph F.
Rondeau, Therese A.
333 Eagle St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Roney, Linda Ellen
3C Heritage Way
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Ruark, William Ashland
Ruark, Christine Mary
44 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Ryan, Adam D.
Ryan, Kristin L.
a/k/a Keenan, Kristin L.
95 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Santiago, Annette
18 Fitzpatrick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Shattuck, Theresa M.
26 Coolidge Ave.
TurnersFalls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Shaw, Richard J.
177 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Soto, Angela D.
529 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Stuart, Vivian Y.
331 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Sullivan, Cynthia Helene
368 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

The Antioch Churches
Anderholm, Linda E.
a/k/a Muzzey, Linda E.
483 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Thomas, James A.
45 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Wall, Brent T.
36 Rivers Ave., Apt. 4
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Walter, Willie R.
48 Mobile Home Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Wright-Partyka, Vicki-Crysta A.
a/k/a Partyka, Crystal
a/k/a Wright, Vicki A.
P.O. Box 247
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Young, Stanley C.
Young, Gail
83 Edbert St., Apt. D
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Zollo, Daniel J.
Zollo, Mary L.
14 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

BUILDING PERMITS

By
Departments

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

AGAWAM

Hillside Development Corp.
975 Springfield St.
$50,000 — Install interior partitions for offices

AMHERST

Hills House, LLC
14 Gray St.
$60,000 — Renovation of moved structure

Norwottuck Fish & Game Associates Inc.
1352 West St.
$15,000 — Replace six antenna panels on existing tower

CHICOPEE

Deborah Kernicki
61 Memorial Dr.
$100,000 — Strip and re-shingle eight buildings

Prime Condo Management Inc.
340 Dale St.
$18,000 — Re-roof five buildings

GREENFIELD

Edgar W. Martin
6 Arch St.
$56,000 — Renovations for new tenants

Greenfield Savings Bank
35 Federal St.
$110,000.00 — Construction of new drive-up ATM and teller building

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$17,500 — Renovations in fitting room at Sears

NORTHAMPTON

Albert M. Omasta
41 Locust St.
$62,000 — Interior tenant fit out: Cancer Connection

Northampton Properties Inc.
136 West St.
$58,000 — Install new roofing system

Saga Communications of N.E. Inc.
15 Hampton Ave.
$27,000 — Install new roofing system

Smith College
109 Elm St.
$10,000 — New roof

SOUTH HADLEY

Loomis Village
22 Worthington St.
$3,900 — New insulation

Mt. Holyoke College
50 College St.
$10,000 — Alterations at Dwight Hall

SOUTHWICK

CVS
215 College Highway
$69,000 — New refrigerator unit

SPRINGFIELD

1350 Main St., LLC
1350 Main St.
$34,000 — Create new suite

City View Commons
57-63 Federal St.
$963,000 — Interior and exterior renovations

Demi, LLC
11 Belmont Place
$20,000 — Renovations

Garden Park Management
513 Main St.
$17,000 — Install new floor

Hampden Bank
1363 Allen St.
$35,000 — Façade improvements to existing building

Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
35 Everett St.
$66,000 — Repair of roofing system

WEST SPRINGFIELD

ACMX Realty
164 Western Ave.
$192,000 — Re-roof 31,650 square feet of commercial structure

SBA Infrastructure, LLC
1583 Prospect Ave.
$15,000 — Replace six antenna panels

By
Departments

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

Alcaide, Joyann M.
78 Gilbert Ave
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Alicea, Gennille J.
194 Prospect St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Allan, Tracy J.
74 Oregon St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Allen, Harry N.
Allen, Charlene E.
63 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Bailey, George William
38 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Baillargeon, Alan John
10 North Main St.
SouthHadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Barfitt, Evelyn Gertrude
213 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Bernazki, Michael D.
21 Saugus Ave.
EastLongmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Bessarabov, Andrey Mihaylovich
a/k/a Bessara, Andrey Mikhaylovich
a/k/a Bessarabou, Andrey
7 Park St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Birch, Rachael D.
a/k/a Lee, Rachael D.
3 W. Center St. #4
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Boldyga, Deborah M.
800 Stockbridge Road
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Bouchard, Michelle A.
22 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Boyce, Richard I.
32 Linden St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Bruscoe, Jeffrey J.
108 West St.
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Buckley, Shirley
53 Foucher Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Bushey, Edward Charles
118 Manchester Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Call, Kevin A.
Call, Maryanne
144 Park Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085-3415
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Champagne, Jean A.
71 Vermont St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Cintron Rivas, Wilfredo
Cintron, Victoria Lynne
a/k/a Gomez, Victoria L.
95 Marten St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Comtois, Michael A.
Comtois, Kathleen S.
158 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Creative Real Estate
Diaz, Anthony David
Julianelle-Diaz, Toni Catherine
10 Grant St.
Millers Falls, MA 01349
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

D & L Home Improvement
Lussier, Ralph Emile
Lussier, Diane
a/k/a Gaghon, Diane
a/k/a Lusslen, Diane
16 Ducharme Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Druzhkova, Valentina
126 Union St.
Bldg. 11, Apt.11
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Dukette, Sandra Ann
95 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Edwards, Joseph D.
253 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Feeney, Sharon M.
341 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Ferguson, Cassandra L.
a/k/a Curtis, Cassandra L.
P.O. Box 3438
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Fillion, Brian T.
350 West St., Lot #39
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Fortier, Jesse A.
Fortier, Leanne M.
a/k/a McMenimen, Leanne M.
7 Applewood Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Fuller, Allan F.
Fuller, Sharon E.
10A Quaboag Valley Co-op
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Galipeau, Michael J.
Galipeau, Donna M.
54 Farnsworth St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Gaynor, Cheryl A.
46 Fern St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Germain, Tonya
196 Main St.
Apartment 2
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Gilbert, Karen
79 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Gilbert, Paul V.
79 Chiswick St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Gonzalez, Carmen R.
139 N Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Goodrow, Bruce N.
366 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Gumlaw, Linda M.
28 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Guzman, Milagros
8 Forest St., Apr. 2R
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Halpy, Emra A.
38 Asinof Ave., Apt. 41
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Holland, Betty F.
35 Goldenrod St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Jang, Hak Y.
Chung, In S.
12 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Jean-Claude Hardwood Floors
Koffi, Jean-Claude Didier
9 Pearl St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Johnson, Loretta M.
91 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Kane, Aaron F.
Kane, Jeanne C.
56 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Kelleher, Daniel F.
Kelleher, Lorin
33 Benedict Ter.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Khomyak, Yelizaveta A.
a/k/a Orlova, Yelizaveta A.
9 East Bartlett St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Kittler, Arthur J.
Kittler, Barbara M.
25 Park Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/08/10

Kosisky, Sara H.
a/k/a Kosisky, S. Holly
85 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

  

Kozlowski, Stephanie L.
6A McBride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

LaBonte, Christopher Joseph
LaBonte, Cathy Ann
82 Telephone Road
EastOtis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Lafromboise, Anthony S.
155 River St.
Apartment E3
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Landry, Robert W.
7 Montello Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Langevin, Normand A.
170 Oak St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Lapine, Jeanne M.
472 Union St., Apt. B
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Leavitt, Kimberly M.
480 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

LeDuc, Sandra M.
30 Springmeadow Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Lesieur, Christopher Joseph
198 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Litwak, Brian F.
99 Southwick Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Lynch, Bradley C.
236 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Lynch, James M.
P.O. Box 691
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Maddox, Heather A.
a/k/a Maddox Holmes, Heather A.
19 Laurel Ter.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Maronn, Jennifer M.
850 Westhampton Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Martins, Edgar Pires
469 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

McBride, Brian G.
44 Marble St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/10

McDonald, Kevin
236 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/14/10

McGrath, Brian E.
PO Box 21
Ashland, MA 01721
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/07/10

Melcher, Darren L.
172 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Munson, David Allen
Munson, Kathi Jane
107 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Nunez, Mildred
150 Green St., Apt. 1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

O-Neil, Helen M.
a/k/a Tefft, Helen M.
30 Wildemere St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Patruno, Jason J.
Patruno, Sara E.
23 A High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Pendrick, Joshua
80 Boileau Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Perfito, Paula M.
25 Crestwood St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Phommasith, Vorasinh
Phommasith, Michelle L.
1448 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Pierson, Pamela M.
72 Colony Dr.
E. Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Platanitis, Paul Michael
Platanitis, Ann Marie
8 Honeysuckle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Price, Patricia A.
24 Harrison Ave., Apt. #2
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Racca, Maria Coreen
138 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Raymond, Jeffrey
Raymond, Denise
586 Riceville Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/04/10

Richards, Deborah A.
85 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/06/10

Rondeau, Joseph F.
Rondeau, Therese A.
333 Eagle St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Roney, Linda Ellen
3C Heritage Way
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Ruark, William Ashland
Ruark, Christine Mary
44 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Ryan, Adam D.
Ryan, Kristin L.
a/k/a Keenan, Kristin L.
95 Western Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/14/10

Santiago, Annette
18 Fitzpatrick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Shattuck, Theresa M.
26 Coolidge Ave.
TurnersFalls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/11/10

Shaw, Richard J.
177 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Soto, Angela D.
529 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/03/10

Stuart, Vivian Y.
331 General Knox Road
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

Sullivan, Cynthia Helene
368 Florence Road
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/13/10

The Antioch Churches
Anderholm, Linda E.
a/k/a Muzzey, Linda E.
483 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Thomas, James A.
45 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/30/10

Wall, Brent T.
36 Rivers Ave., Apt. 4
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Walter, Willie R.
48 Mobile Home Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/05/10

Wright-Partyka, Vicki-Crysta A.
a/k/a Partyka, Crystal
a/k/a Wright, Vicki A.
P.O. Box 247
Blandford, MA 01008
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/10/10

Young, Stanley C.
Young, Gail
83 Edbert St., Apt. D
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/12/10

Zollo, Daniel J.
Zollo, Mary L.
14 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/30/10

By
Departments

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

AGAWAM

Hillside Development Corp.
975 Springfield St.
$50,000 — Install interior partitions for offices

AMHERST

Hills House, LLC
14 Gray St.
$60,000 — Renovation of moved structure

Norwottuck Fish & Game Associates Inc.
1352 West St.
$15,000 — Replace six antenna panels on existing tower

CHICOPEE

Deborah Kernicki
61 Memorial Dr.
$100,000 — Strip and re-shingle eight buildings

Prime Condo Management Inc.
340 Dale St.
$18,000 — Re-roof five buildings

GREENFIELD

Edgar W. Martin
6 Arch St.
$56,000 — Renovations for new tenants

Greenfield Savings Bank
35 Federal St.
$110,000.00 — Construction of new drive-up ATM and teller building

HOLYOKE

Holyoke Mall Company, L.P.
50 Holyoke St.
$17,500 — Renovations in fitting room at Sears

NORTHAMPTON

Albert M. Omasta
41 Locust St.
$62,000 — Interior tenant fit out: Cancer Connection

Northampton Properties Inc.
136 West St.
$58,000 — Install new roofing system

Saga Communications of N.E. Inc.
15 Hampton Ave.
$27,000 — Install new roofing system

Smith College
109 Elm St.
$10,000 — New roof

  

SOUTH HADLEY

Loomis Village
22 Worthington St.
$3,900 — New insulation

Mt. Holyoke College
50 College St.
$10,000 — Alterations at Dwight Hall

SOUTHWICK

CVS
215 College Highway
$69,000 — New refrigerator unit

SPRINGFIELD

1350 Main St., LLC
1350 Main St.
$34,000 — Create new suite

City View Commons
57-63 Federal St.
$963,000 — Interior and exterior renovations

Demi, LLC
11 Belmont Place
$20,000 — Renovations

Garden Park Management
513 Main St.
$17,000 — Install new floor

Hampden Bank
1363 Allen St.
$35,000 — Façade improvements to existing building

Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield
35 Everett St.
$66,000 — Repair of roofing system

WEST SPRINGFIELD

ACMX Realty
164 Western Ave.
$192,000 — Re-roof 31,650 square feet of commercial structure

SBA Infrastructure, LLC
1583 Prospect Ave.
$15,000 — Replace six antenna panels

By
Departments

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

June 9: ACCGS After 5, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Delaney House, Holyoke. Cost: members $10, non-members $15.

June 10: ACCGS Annual Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Springfield Marriott. Keynote speaker: Stephen Moore of the Wall Street Journal. Cost: members $40, non-members $60.

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.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com   

June 17: YPS Third Thursday, hosted by Pazzo Restaurant, Springfield. See Web site for details.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

June 18: Breakfast, 7:15 yo 9 a.m., Town Common under the Taste Tent; sponsored by Dr. Hauschka Skin Care and Museums10. Cost: members $12, non-members $15. 

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, Center for Extended Care, and Greenfield Savings Bank. Cost: members $5, non-members $10.

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

June 9: Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. shotgun start, hosted by Chicopee Country Club. Cost: $125 per golfer, includes 18 holes with a cart, lunch with a beer or soda, dinner, and golfer’s gift; $20 for golfer’s package,  includes 25 raffle tickets and one mulligan; $115 for sign up to golf; $135 for sign up to golf and golfer’s package.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

June 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Promark Graphics, Easthampton, co-sponsored by Riff’s Joint. Door prizes, hors d’ouevres, host beer and wine. Cost: members $5, non-members $15.

June 18: Wine and Microbrew Tasting, 6 to 8 p.m., One Cottage Street (corner of Cottage and Union streets), Easthampton. More than 50 wines and microbrews, fine food, raffle. Wine and microbrew sponsor: Westfield Spirit Shop. Food sponsor: the Log Cabin and Delaney House. Benefactor: Finck & Perras Insurance Agency. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Purchase online at www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber. Proceeds to benefit community programs.

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

June 16: Chamber After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Wistariahurst Museum Carriage House, Holyoke. Sponsored by Vin’s Cloth Car Wash and Holyoke Gas & Electric. Presented by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Cost: members $5, non-members $10.

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

June 15: Meet & Eat, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Union Station, Northampton. To register, contact Jenna at (413) 584-1900 or [email protected]

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

See chamber Web site for information about upcoming events.

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

June 9: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce WestNet (After 5) Networking Event, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Stevens 451, Westfield. Participants are invited to bring a friend and a door prize to highlight their business. Cost: members $10, non-members $15. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618 or e-mail [email protected]

June 11: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Spring Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by Stanley Park Pavilion, Westfield. Guest Speaker: Charlie Baker. Head Greeter: state Sen. Michael Knapik. Participants are invited to bring a friend and a door prize to highlight their business. Cost: members $20, non-members $25. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618 or e-mail [email protected]   

By
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
Baystate Environmental Consultants Inc. v. Creative Design Custom Homes
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered and breach of contract: $10,063.45
Filed: 3/10/10

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Charles F. Emmins v. The Princeton Review Inc.
Allegation: Defendant has failed to pay plaintiff his earned annual bonus: $143,830.25
Filed: 4/22/10

Rocky Mountain Transportation Services Inc. v. Pacific Northeast Wood Co.
Allegation: Non-payment on judgment: $87,488.41
Filed: 4/11/10

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Pioneer Supply Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment on retail installment agreement: $6,728.33
Filed: 4/16/10

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
ATC Associates v. New England Land & Lumber Corp.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $46,928.64
Filed: 4/16/10

James & Deborah Blaney v. Pioneer Valley Rider Training
Allegation: Negligence in operation of motorcycle training program, causing personal injury: $84,132.33
Filed: 4/8/10

Point Staffing Services v. Klein Industries Inc.
Allegaton: Non-payment of goods and staffing services: $48,957.60
Filed: 4/20/10
Shalisa Keyes v. Springfield Water & Sewer Commission
Allegation: Failure to maintain sewer line, causing property damage to home: $8,900
Filed: 4/30/10

Theodora Wilderspin v. Behavioral Health Network Inc.
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $31,896.30
Filed: 4/27/10

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
American Express Bank FSB v. Motion Automotive Specialty
Allegation: Non-payment of monies loaned: $25,684.64
Filed: 4/30/10

D.F. Plumbing and Mechanical Inc. v. Ryan & Company Builders Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services, labor, materials, and fixtures: $22,706.29
Filed: 4/28/10

R.A. Novia and Associates, LLC. v. M.J. Moron Inc. and Western Surety Co.
Allegation: Failure to pay amounts due on a contract for services and materials provided for the Ford Hall Science Building at Smith College: $40,000
Filed: 4/22/10

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT
Dana Carpenter v. National Grid
Allegation: Recovering costs of improvement made to correct defendant’s problem with aerial trespass and insufficient voltage: $15,000
Filed: 4/22/10

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Bank of America v. Gaw’s Auto Body Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment on line of credit: $28,135.80
Filed: 4/1/10

Daniel J. Laughlin v. Home City Housing Inc.
Allegation: Breach of management agreement: $10,000
Filed: 4/20/10

Howden Buffalo Inc. v. LDH Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $20,680.57
Filed: 4/15/10

Impronta Italgranita USA Inc. v. Creations Factory Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,438.09
Filed: 4/20/10

John S. Lane Inc. v. Roger Trucking Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of materials purchased on credit account: $3,038.93
Filed: 3/29/10

Norman L. Youtsey v. Avibank Mfg. Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay commission: $20,000
Filed: 4/5/10

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
T.J. Bark Mulch Inc. v. Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care
Allegation: Non-payment for merchandise received: $6,055
Filed: 4/20/10

William Sitler v. The Ranch Golf Club and Sunnyside Ranch Estates, LLC
Allegation: Negligence in construction and maintenance of golf course and Pond View Lane, causing road collapse and personal injury: $24,794.98
Filed: 4/15/10

By
Departments

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


AGAWAM

Community Laundromat
305 Springfield St.
Pierre H. Mouchette

Dirty Dancing Entertainment
50 South Park
Jason Biagetti

N.E. Waste
28 Moylan Lane
James A. Ricco

Supreme Scratch & Chip
34 Corey St.
Raymond Gobeille

Trumpets of Light Ministry
76 Hope Farms Dr.
Robert Whitman

AMHERST

East Coast Radon
57 Glendale Road
Kellie Baker

Sei’s Bella Salon
598 Boltwood Walk
Katrina Irwin

Women’s Health Physical Therapy
495 West St.
Patricia Young

CHICOPEE

Ovation Renovations
14 Lafond Dr.
Nevson DaCosta

T & L’s Pre-Owned Furniture & Antiques
8 Montgomery St.
Lisa Mark

Westover Heating & Cooling
53 Deslauriers St.
Kristopher Kelley

GREENFIELD

Amenita Ventures Inc.
33 Shattock St.
Linda Koonz

Mixed Media Workshop
13 Pierce St.
Lisa Henry

Quality Cleaning & Restoration
134 S. Shelburne Road
Vladimir Agapov

Salon 107
114 Wells St.
Debra Mathey

The Oak Shoppe
352 Deerfield St.
Gloria Easton

HOLYOKE

Homewood Suites
375 Whitney Ave.
David H. Baldauf

Van’s Pizza Inc.
510 Westfield Road
Charlene M. Fantaki’s

LUDLOW

Bio Links of New England
438 Ventura St.
Leslie Lindsey

Rubbo & Son Construction & Cleaning
329 East St.
Gustavo Rubbo

W. N. Woodworking
100 State St.
Woitek Nowicki

Your Choice Insurance Agency
120 East St.
Beatrice DaSilva

NORTHAMPTON

Hurricane Millworks
31 1/2 Lyman Road
Chadd Merberger

Robinson Real Estate
35 State St.
Steven J. Slezek

TAO Associates
142 Riverside Dr.
Theresa O’Connor

Turkey Hill Hobbies
267 Turkey Hill Road
Andrew Chambers

Uniquepeople.net
2 High St.
Shana Hirananoani

PALMER

Computer Training of America
1448 North Main St.
Thomas Gingras

Opielowski Appraisal Services
67 Summer St.
Michael Opielowski

Palmer Recycling Corporation
2 Fenton St.
Pamela Douthwrigth

PMX Asset Management
5 Converse St.
Maurice Denner

The Field House
1701 Park St.
Elizabeth Weidler

  

WJS Associates Realty Service
34 State St.
Walter Solzak III

SOUTHWICK

Jay’s Lawn and Yard Care
29 South Longyard Road
Jason Couture

T & J Construction Inc.
3 George Loomis Road
John R. Tortoriello

The Parrot & Bird Emporium
610 College Highway
Alfred Surprenault

SPRINGFIELD

ADC Prevention Services
22 Bacon Road
Arnold D. Cox

Allen St. Realty Trust
295 Allen St.
Yasir Osman

ATS Motor Sports
542 Page Blvd.
William Spriggs

B & E All in 1
2652 Main St.
Erica Ruth Andino

BMT Lock and Key
306 Hermitage Dr.
Walter Kulas

Buddies Express Pizza
27 St. James Blvd.
Mohammad Z. Iqbal

Dynasty Restaurant
5 Locust St.
Xiu G. Zheng

Eavargas Photography
40 Pasadena St.
Edward A. Vargas

Elegant M
3 Lexington St.
Elvira Delgado

Gemini’s Barber Shop
303 Bridge St.
Benjamin Parrilla

Global Spectrum Charities
1277 Main St.
Philip I. Weinberg

Ingy Cons
18 Prescott St.
Hector Grullon

International Auto Sales
715 Liberty St.
Ryan M. Conway

JJ Mini Mart
468 Bridge St.
Jabir Khan

James Cleaning Services
24 Greencare Square
Watson E. James

Jerome A. Brown Associates
102 Cambridge St.
Jerome Brown

WESTFIELD

Easy Ride Repo
107 Court St.
Joseph Canfield

Meeting Strategies Unlimited
1 Roderick Dr.
Kathryn DeLand

Quality Consultant
8 Pilgrim Dr.
Ingeborg M. Hurley

RT 202 Antiques
869 North Road
Edwin Odabashian

Spring Valley Power Equipment
188 Tannery Road
John Ladue

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Energia Escape Massage Therapy
1111 Elm St.
Yesenia Camareno

M & S Transportation
171 Falmouth Road
Mark C. Masi

Majestic Theater
131 Elm St.
Danny Eaton

Menard Electric
322 Morgan Road
Bryan Menard

Native Lands
919 Elm St.
Stephen C. Piatt

Primitive Friends Country Crafts
235 Forest Glen
Erin Rogers

Turkish Cultural Center Western
507-509 Union St.
Arif Yilmar

Verizon Wireless
1123 Riverdale St.
Bell Atlantic Mobile Corporation, LTD


STCC/UMass Pact Will Benefit Businesses

By
Opinion

Stuart Shulman got it right.
It is scary being a startup. Very scary. It’s also daunting and quite humbling. The odds, as they say, are stacked against you.
Which is why the partnership forged by UMass Amherst and Springfield Technical Community College concerning the incubator at the Scibelli Enterprise Center on the STCC campus is such an important development for the region. In short, it can significantly improve those odds.
The collaboration, announced late last month, makes the schools full partners in the work to operate the incubator and, in essence, take some of the fear, heartache, and headache out of the process of being an entrepreneur and trying to take a company to the next level.
Shulman, a professor of Political Science at UMass, is one such person. He has started a company, a spinoff from research at the university, called Texifter, which, as the name implies (sort of), creates software that will help users, especially government agencies, sift through large amounts of text. He is the newest tenant in the incubator and a poster child of sorts for the kind of company that Ira Rubenzahl, STCC president, and Marla Michel, the new director of the facility, want to see as clients. His venture is technology-oriented, has growth potential, can take advantage of the benefits of incubation, and it may someday soon be able to hire STCC students and graduates.
And Shulman’s story points up why a successful incubator is so important for this region. Ventures like his need help getting to where they want to go, and they can’t find that help, or support system, working out of their garage, attic, or office at UMass.
Before elaborating, we’ll note that the UMass/STCC partnership does a lot of things. For starters, it will breathe some new life into a facility that has struggled in recent years — especially with the loss of a $500,000 state subsidy and some key leaders — and has, by many accounts, underachieved since opening a decade ago. By bringing UMass in as a partner, STCC will likely gain better access to UMass spinoffs as potential clients, and more clout across the state.
Meanwhile, the collaboration represents another large step forward in the university’s efforts to be visible and involved in Springfield. This has been a priority for Chancellor Robert Holub, who has focused many efforts on helping fill vacant real estate. The incubator initiative could have more far-reaching implications.
Why? Because, as we’ve said many times, growth in this region is almost certain to come organically far more than it will from importing companies and jobs. While it’s always possible to recruit companies that will hire hundreds of people (it happed last year with Liberty Mutual), this isn’t anything anyone should plan on happening in this day and age.
Progress is far more likely to come from growing new businesses, and especially those with strong growth and employment potential. Statistics show that companies that are incubated, where they can benefit from the help of professionals and also learn from those two doors down or across the hall, stand a better chance of surviving and thriving.
The incubator at the Enterprise Center never has taken all the fear out of being a startup, and it never will. But it can take some of the anxiety out of the equation and better those long odds.
And that’s why the UMass/STCC partnership is such an important win/win for this region.

By
Departments

EASTEC 2010

Key regional and national players from the manufacturing sector converged on West Springfield recently for EASTEC 2010. Top left: Gov. Deval Patrick (center) cuts the ribbon on the event along with, from left, Mark Tomlinson, executive director of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Wayne McCary, president of the Eastern States Exposition; state Rep. James Welch; and Debbie Holton, director of North America Events for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Top right: James Cepican, general manager at Citizens Machinery America Inc. in Agawam, explains his company’s offerings to Patrick. Bottom: Representatives from GenScope Inc. in East Longmeadow demonstrate their company’s technology.

Clockwise from bottom: A wide view of one of the EASTEC display halls; Mike Fausti, service technician with Cordstrap USA Inc. of Hamilton, N.J., demonstrates equipment for students from the Peck Middle School in Holyoke; Gov. Deval Patrick addresses manufacturers at EASTEC; Mike Reopel, principal of Deloitte Consulting in Boston, discusses trends in manufacturing.

By
Departments

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

Armstrong, Susan Vee
186 Munson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Ayala, Lorenza Nivia
165 East Main St., Apt. 410
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Barnes, Sigmund C.
66 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Barr, Benjamin J.
54 Riverboat Village Road
SouthHadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Bassett, Raymond T.
56 Oak Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Bernier, Christopher Taylor
Bernier, Christina Lee
346 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Bertelli, Christopher
2 Athens St.
EastLongmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Blanchard, Mark D.
30 Hall St. Apt. #1
NorthAdams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Bliven, William
Bliven, Melissa C.
Noyes-Bliven, Melissa C.
Noyesbliven, Melissa
51 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Boardman, Leah D.
a/k/a Peiffer, Leah D.
23 Soda Springs Creek Dr.
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Boehm, Kathleen E.
194 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Bristol, Matthew
Bristol, Tammy
a/k/a King, Tammy L.
163 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Broman, James E.
1368 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Buturla, Douglas J.
Buturla, Linda M.
a/k/a Archangeli, Linda M.
32 Locke Ave.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/10

C & D Towing
Bishop, David M.
Bishop, Corinne M.
21 Leroy Court
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Camara, Kathleen M.
112 L St., Apt. C
TurnersFalls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Canning, Donna M.
a/k/a Ryan, Donna M.
a/k/a Burns, Donna M.
377 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Carr, Christopher Ryan
Wallinovich, Amy
a/k/a Carr, Amy
5 Crane Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Carroll, Michele A.
15A Hampshire Heights
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Clegg, Robert M.
87 Pleasant St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Clinton, Deborah
103 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Cold Springs Electrical
Moren, Norman S.
332 Rockrimmon St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Colon, Eulogio
Colon, Maribel
106 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Costello, Carol A.
21 Hitchcock Ave.
P.O. Box 599
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Courchesne, William C.
34 Carpentier Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Cruz, Jason M
157 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Daley, Valerie Ann
82 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Deane, Timothy P.
13 Center St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

DeJesus, Cheryl A.
778 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01021
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Derby, Jennifer R.
28 Melbourne Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Design Solutions
Mueller, Anita Marie
8 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Desilets, Celia F.
68 Franklin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Desrosiers, Gene G.
28 Shepard Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Destromp, Brian H.
53 Grove St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Dieppa, Nicole
14 Fontaine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Dintzner Electric, LLC
Salon Perfections, LLC
Pyramid Properties
Dintzner, Michael V.
Dintzner, Theresa A.
163 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Dove, Derek
17 Library St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Edwards, Jeffrey F.
P.O. Box 45
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Ellis, Alicia Eldica
284B High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Facto, Glen R.
1 Gross Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Flores, Juan E.
Flores, Antonia I.
57 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Gagnon, Eric A.
20 Williams St.
Chester, MA 01011
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Gary, Marion C.
672 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Gaudette, Eric R.
P.O. Box 521
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Gauthier, Edward
38 Colorado St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Gilboy, James W.
P.O.Box 172
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Godbout, Kathleen A.
69 Lathrop St.
Unit 19-8
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Godere, Stanley G.
13-15 Felix St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Gordzelewski, Loretta Joan
369 Beacon Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Goudreau, Brian P.
Goudreau, Tracy L.
41 Bellevue Dr.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Green, Eric D.
21 Frederick St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Hastings, Martin W.
Hastings, Celia M.
2 Cheney St. Ext.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Hebert, Brian E.
152 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Hlava, Wallace
Goldstein, Lenore Sue
7 Lyman Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Hoel, Ketill
342 Park St.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Hume, Stephen A.
549 Russell Road, #7D
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Isabelle, Robert W.
Isabelle, Mary J.
15 Editha Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Ivanov, Dmitriy
Ivanova, Natalya
93 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Jackowitz, Michael L.
Jackowitz, Jennifer E.
12C Boyden Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Jean, Raymond J.
153 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Kane, Matthew J.
20 Partridge Lane
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Kochan, Stephen L.
Kochan, Jennifer L.
21 Union St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Krause, Alison J.
51 Josephine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Kubik, Jonathan Edward
48 Jones Ferry Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Kumiega, Kimberly L.
a/k/a LaPlante, Kimberly L.
105 Erin Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Laferriere, Raymond Jacques
Laferriere, Lorna Ann
116 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/18/10

Lapa, Jessica
140 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Laporte, Diane M.
5 Danaher Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Larouche, Gregory Allen
Larouche, Kristin Elizabeth
577 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Lauer, Robert E.
36 Isaac Bradway Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

  

LeClair, Darryl J.
1403 Worcester St.
IndianOrchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Lepper, Thomas A.
Lepper, Margaret R.
756 Shaker Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Loncrini, Teresa
387 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Mack, Nicole E.
163 Sarty Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

MacLure, Robert H.
61 Bay State Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Maggard, John B.
397 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Maloney, Patrick M.
55 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Marquis, Andrew Roland
Marquis, Esther Shirley
233 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Marshall, Clayton C.
Marshall, Colette A.
1790 South Main Road
Otis, MA 01253
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Matos, Janice Ivette
66 White Birch Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

McDonell, Kevin Michael
18 Pinebrook Circle
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Melendez, Carmen
a/k/a Almodovar, Carmen
6 Gerard Way, # J
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Miller-Facto, Sheryl J.
1 Gross Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Mitchell, Shane L.
Mitchell, Julie A.
29 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Morales, Jorge A.
Morales, Luzgarda
56 Everett St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Morin, Michael
23 Atkins St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Morrissette, Tracy M.
96 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Moynahan, John Richard
Moynahan, Linda Carol
442 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Natale, Katherine Marie
11 Mulberry St.
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Nentwig, Jeffrey E.
28 Wells Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/27/10

O’Connell, Martin W.
24 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Oles, Everett C.
Oles, Jane A.
73 Smith St.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Parker, George D.
Parker, Karen M.
25 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Paulin, Becky M.
43 Depot St.
P.O. Box 36
Bernardston, MA 01337
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Pena, Yazmin
38 Edmund Wynne Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Petersen, Jason Frederick
Petersen, Maranda
a/k/a Hanks, Maranda
14 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Pettengill, Audrey
68 Court St., 3rd Fl.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Prattis, Susan M.
27 Hisgen Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Pronovost, Susan M.
89 Pennslyvania Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Quist, John W.
19 Oldwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Rainaud, Mary K.
10 Elm St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Rankins, Kevin E.
Rankins, Gwen C.
102 South Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Rivera, Nilsa
1059 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Rivera, Ramon
103 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Rodriguez, Bellamar
67 Northbridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Roncarati, Lynndia
309 Parker St.
EastLongmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Roy, Real Gilles
Roy, Diane Patricia
17 Stuyvesant St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Santiago, Yarelys
69 Edbert St., Apt. K
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Savoie, Scott A.
111 Myrtle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Schabot, Raymond T.
Schabot, Barbara S.
52 Stratford Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Self, Shannon Lynn
12 Norman St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Selin, Gina M.
a/k/a Willoughby, Gina
135 Spring St., Apt 2B
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Sicard, Jody
44 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Siedel, John C.
Siedel, Crystal D.
30 Carlton Ave
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

Sokul, Joseph William
Sokul, Sandra Gale
37 Pike Road West
Sheffield, MA 01257
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Sorel, Peter Roland
284 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Stone, Lisa J
84 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Stoops, Krista J.
232 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Szczepanski, Elizabeth
315 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Szczepanski, Mark
315 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Thibault, Rachel Lea
45 North East St. #2
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/29/10

Thomas, Donna M.
71 Quincy St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Torres, Freddy
a/k/a Quinones, Freddie
Torres, Madelyn
a/k/a Figueroa-Torres, Madelyn
35 Hazelhurst Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Tremblay, Jody Lynn
a/k/a Normoyle, Jody L.
75 Cabot St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Tremblay, Michael John
75 Cabot St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Tyler, Corinne P.
a/k/a Trevallion-Tyler, Corinne P.
30 Coventry Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/23/10

Vadeboncoeur, Kevin
38 Rapalus St.
IndianOrchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/20/10

Vazquez, Daniel V
13 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Webber, Charles A.
Webber, Edna A.
954 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Wensley, Robert J.
Wensley, Holly C.
a/k/a Schnepp, Holly C.
617 Parker St.
EastLongmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Wheeler, Kevin M.
26 Olmsted Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/19/10

Wiggins, James D.
Wiggins, Julia A.
16 Haumont Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/22/10

Williams, Cesira L.
I Union Ave., Apt. 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/27/10

Williams, Cynthia M.
170 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Williams, Warren W.
170 Meadowb
ook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/21/10

Yolish, David B.
Sargent-Yolish, Anne M.
7 Crocker Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Zabielski, Diana Marie
147 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/16/10

Zanga, Jason A.
Zanga, Kathleen C.
a/k/a Stone, Kathleen
272 Sanders St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/26/10

Ziviak, Stella
81 Maryland St
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/28/10

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Big Y Announces New Store in Eastern Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Foods Inc. has announced plans to open a World Class Market in Milford/Hopedale, Mass. The proposed 55,000-square-foot supermarket will be located at South Main Street (Route 140) just south of the Courtland Street intersection. The 25-acre site is partly in the town of Hopedale and partly in Milford, and is scheduled to be the subject of rezoning articles at the annual town meetings in both communities. Topsfield Development Associates will be developing the overall project, including approvals and construction. Other contemplated tenants at the site include a 40,000-square-foot medical building, a 150-seat restaurant, 7,500 square feet of additional retail, and a bank. Milford/
Hopedale will be Big Y’s 59th store and will represent an investment of between $15 and $17 million in the community. An early 2012 opening is expected.

Hampden Bancorp Reports Q3 Results
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Hampden Bank, recently announced the results of operations for the three months and nine months ended March 31, 2010. The company had a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2010 of $143,000, or $0.02 per basic and fully diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $57,000, or $0.01 per basic and fully diluted share, for the same period in 2009. The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in the provision for loan losses of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009. The increase in the provision for loan losses is due to increases in loan delinquencies, non-accrual loans, and impaired loans; growth in the loan portfolio; and general economic conditions. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2010, net interest income increased by $521,000 compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2009. Non-interest income, including net gains on sales of securities and loans, increased by $88,000 compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2009. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, the company had a net loss of $975,000, or $0.15 per basic and fully diluted share, as compared to net income of $180,000, or $0.03 per basic and fully diluted share, for the same period in 2009. The decrease in net income was primarily due to an increase in the provision for loan losses of $2.9 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The increase in the provision for loan losses is due to increases in loan delinquencies, non-accrual loans, and impaired loans; growth in the loan portfolio; and general economic conditions. There was also an increase in non-interest expense of $995,000 for the nine months ended March 31, 2010 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2009. The company’s total assets increased $10.2 million, or 1.8%, from $567.7 million at June 30, 2009 to $577.8 million at March 31, 2010. Net loans, including loans held for sale, increased $22.5 million, or 5.8%, to $410 million at March 31, 2010, and securities decreased $3 million, or 2.6%, from $116.1 million to $113.1 million as of March 31, 2010. Cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.9 million, or 30%, to $25.4 million at March 31, 2010. Deposits increased $29.9 million, or 7.8%, to $411.4 million at March 31, 2010 from $381.5 million at June 30, 2009. The company also announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per common share, payable on May 28, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2010.

Wolf & Co. Supports
Big Brothers Big Sisters
SPRINGFIELD — Wolf & Co., P.C. supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County again this year by sponsoring the Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Wolf teams comprised of 63 Wolf bowlers, as well as additional employees who participated in other fund-raising activities, raised more than $10,000 to support Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in the Springfield area.

Charter Oak Partners with Whole Children of Hadley
HOLYOKE — Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co. recently announced that it has formed a three-year charitable relationship with Whole Children, a Hadley-based nonprofit that provides recreational, social, and enrichment programs for children and teens of all abilities, and especially those with special needs. In the initial year of the relationship, Charter Oak will give $10,000 to Whole Children in support of a new program that focuses on helping teens with special needs transition to adulthood. The company will also participate in events to raise funds for a wheelchair-accessible van for Whole Children’s students. Financial support from Charter Oak comes from the agency’s charitable arm, the Charter Oak Fund, and is part of a larger community-outreach strategy benefiting children, particularly those with special needs, in the agency’s three major markets of Western Mass., Central/Eastern Conn., and Southern Conn.

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Home Sales Rise in April

SPRINGFIELD — Home sales in the Pioneer Valley increased 23.4% in April, from 299 to 369, over the same month in 2009. The median price brought by those homes, however, fell slightly by 1.1%, from $182,000 in April 2009 to $180,000 last month. In Hampden County, sales were up 20.1%, from 214 in April 2009 to 257 in April 2010, while in Hampshire County, sales were up 17.5%, from 63 homes in April 2009 to 74 last month. And in Franklin County, sales were up 72.7%, from 22 to 38.

Business Confidence Index Rises Slightly

BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Mass. Business Confidence Index rose seven-tenths of a point in April to 47.5, 12.1 above its level in April 2009. “Progress continues to be slow, with setbacks along the way, but there’s no doubt that 12 gains in 14 months represents a trend toward recovery,” said Raymond G. Torto, global chief economist at CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. and chair of AIM’s board of economic advisors (BEA). “Respondents to our survey remain notably more positive about business conditions for their own operations than about the general business climate in Massachusetts and the nation.” Torto noted that AIM members rate business conditions within the Commonwealth slightly better than those prevailing nationally. “This has been true consistently throughout the recession and now as we head into recovery,” he said. “The Massachusetts economy has by no means escaped the full impact of the downturn, but some other states have fared much worse, and we have significant assets, such as our education system and research base, that provide a strong foundation for recovery.” The AIM Index was 2.6 points below its level in April 2008, when it was last above 50 (neutral), and off 6.4 over three years. 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. The Massachusetts Index of conditions within the Commonwealth added 3.6 points in April to 44.2, as the U.S. Index of national conditions gained 1.7 points to 40.6. “A plurality of survey respondents [52%] put in-state conditions in the ‘average’ range, but only 9% called them ‘good,’” said Fred Breimyer, regional economist for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and a BEA member. “Even for six months out [October], only 24% foresaw positive general business conditions in Massachusetts, and the national number [21%] was lower — so this shapes up as a slow recovery from a long recession.”

Lighthouse Celebrates Silver Anniversary

SPRINGFIELD — Members of the Lighthouse community, supporters, mental-health advocates, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the organization’s silver anniversary on May 12 at the Springfield Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel. The anniversary celebration featured remarks from Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, city of Springfield Equal Opportunity Officer Daniel Hall, and Lighthouse members who highlighted the significant impact that the organization has made on the city and region. In fiscal year 2010 alone, Lighthouse members earned $13.2 million in wages and contributed significantly to the local and statewide economies. Established in 1985 by Human Resources Unlimited, Lighthouse is an internationally accredited and certified rehabilitation organization. Lighthouse supports men and women who are recovering from mental illness by helping them return to work, school, and their community.

SHA and Partners Open New Health Care Center for Forest Park Seniors

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) has joined forces with area health care, civic, and nonprofit organizations to start a new health care center for seniors living in the Forest Park neighborhood. The Forest Park Manor Activity Center, which held a grand opening on April 23, provides medical and health services such as blood-pressure screenings, nutritional programs, and physical-fitness instruction, including low-impact exercise classes. “This center provides an array of much-needed health care services and benefits to seniors, both in the Springfield Housing Authority and the surrounding community,” said SHA Executive Director William Abrashkin. “This is tangible evidence of the success of collaborative efforts. Several organizations pooled ideas and resources to make the Forest Park Manor Activity Center a reality. We all feel that this is just the beginning, and we look forward to joining together again in the future for the benefit of our community.”