Home Archive by category Departments (Page 126)

Departments

By
Departments

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
www.myonlinechamber.com

Sept. 2: ACCGS Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet and Meeting House in Holyoke. The speaker will be Kevin Rhodes, conductor of the Springfield Symphony. The cost is $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

Sept. 7: ACCGS After 5, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Café Lebanon in Springfield. The cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members.

Sept. 14: Ludlow Golf for Kids, hosted by Ludlow Country Club. Registration and lunch from noon to 1 p.m.; shotgun/four-person scramble at 1 p.m. The cost is $110 per person or $400 for a foursome. Sponsorships are available.

Sept. 22: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Captain Charles Leonard House in Agawam.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com

Sept. 11: United Way’s 16th annual Day of Caring. Each year, more than 1,400 volunteers from 45 companies participate in the Day of Caring, which pairs volunteers with agency service providers to accomplish a variety of projects.YPS will be paired up with Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and will be working on one of the homes currently under construction in Springfield. 

Sept. 17: Third Thursday, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Café Lebanon in Springfield. Relax after work and socialize with other area young professionals. 

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com

Sept. 3: UMass/Chamber Community Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by the UMass Student Union Ballroom. The cost is $8 for members.

Sept. 9: Chamber Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Courtyard by Marriott, sponsored by Back In Motion, Auto Express, and Summerline Floors. The guest speaker will be Tony Marx. The cost is $12 members and $15 for guests.

Sept. 23: Chamber After Five, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Emily Dickinson Museum, sponsored by Amherst Insurance Agency/The Nathan Agencies. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for guests.

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org

Sept. 16: Salute Breakfast, 7:15 to 9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. The cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org

Sept. 9: Networking by Night Business Card Exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by Apollo Grill, 116 Pleasant St., Eastworks, Easthampton. Sponsored by Clarke school for the Deaf. Event features door prizes, hors d’ouevres, and a cash bar. Tickets cost $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Sept. 18 and 19: Electronic Recycling Collection, hosted by Red Rock Shops, College Highway, Rte. 10, Southampton. Sponsored by Duseau Trucking LLC, Autumn Properties, and Greater Easthampton Chamber. Event allows people to responsibly dispose of their old computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, and small home and office appliances.

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com

Aug. 26: Chamber Salute Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., hosted by Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP. Tickets cost $18. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to sign up, or visit www.holycham.com for more information.

Sept. 16: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Outing, 5 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Holyoke Country Club, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Featuring a chance to win $1,000. Tickets cost $25. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 for tickets or to become a sponsor, or visit www.holycham.com  for more information.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

South Hadley/Granby Chamber Of Commerce
www.shchamber.com

Sept. 22: Premier Beyond Business, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted by the Sycamores. The guest speaker will be Ken Williamson of the South Hadley Historical Society, who will speak on the Sycamores’ history and renovations. Sponsored by Premier members Berkshire Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank, Easthampton Savings Bank, Florence Savings Bank, Jubinville Insurance Group, PeoplesBank, and Private Financial Design. The cost is $10 at the door for chamber members. Reservations are necessary; RSVP at (413) 532-2480 by Sept. 18.

Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org

Visit the chamber online to learn more about upcoming events.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org

Sept. 9: WestNet Opening Networking Evening, 5 to 7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Nora’s Restaurant, 106 Point Grove Road, Southwick (across from Louie B’s), celebrating its grand opening under new ownership. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Tickets cost $10 for members and $15 for non-members. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618, E-mail marcia@westfieldbiz. org, or sign up at www.westfieldbiz.org.

Sept. 19: 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, 5 p.m. to midnight, hosted by Tekoa Country Club, Route 20, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank. The theme for the evening is ’50s Diner. A Cruise Night will be set up in the parking lot. Bands include the Drifters and Corey and the Knightsmen. Tickets cost $35 through September 13, and $45 thereafter. For reservations, call (413) 568-1618, E-mail [email protected], or sign up at www.westfieldbiz.org.

Sept. 23: Mini Trade Show, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Westfield State College, Ely Campus Center, Main Lounge Area, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. The event aims to acquaint the college community, faculty, and students with local businesses and their goods. Call (413) 568-1618 with any questions, or E-mail [email protected].

By
Departments

Hampden Bancorp Declares Cash Dividend

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Hampden Bank, recently reported that total assets increased 4.4%, from $543.8 million on June 30, 2008 to $567.7 million on June 30, 2009. Net loans, including loans held for sale, increased $26.8 million, or 7.4%, to $387.6 million at June 30, 2009, and securities decreased 6.3%, or $7.8 million, from $123.9 million to $116.1 million as of June 30, 2009. Deposits increased $50 million, or 15.1%, to $381.5 million at June 30, 2009 from $331.4 million at June 30, 2008. In other news, the company repurchased 397,493 shares of company stock, at an average price of $10.03 per share, in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2009 pursuant to, and in completion of, the stock repurchase program that was announced in May 2008.

Easthampton Savings Notes Steady Growth

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank continues to experience “steady growth,” according to William Hogan Jr., president and CEO. The bank’s total assets increased $22 million from a year ago, an increase of $6 million over the last quarter. Total assets now stand at more than $802 million. Hogan noted that the capital-to-asset ratio ended the second quarter at 12%. Also, the bank’s loan portfolio totaled more than $588 million at the end of June. In other news, Banker & Tradesman recently announced the top three lenders in Hampshire County, and Easthampton Savings was first in mortgage market share, according to Hogan.

Behavioral Health Network Awarded Contracts

SPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN) has been awarded two state contracts to provide a range of comprehensive services to Medicaid-eligible children with serious emotional disturbances. This service, which focuses on intensive care coordination and family support and training, comes under the new responsibilities of a lead community service agency, specific to geographical areas of the state. The Mass. Behavioral Health Partnership awarded both the Springfield and Robert Van Wart geographic service areas to BHN. Areas to be served by the contracts include Springfield, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, South Hadley, Granby, Ludlow, Wilbraham, Hampden, Monson, Palmer, Belchertown, and Ware. Jennifer Moore, BHN’s senior program manager, projects that, once the program for the two service areas is fully operational, more than 1,100 children and their families will be served, and more than 100 new staff will be hired. Moore added that the contract awards will result in between $9 and $12 million in new services for the Greater Springfield area.

Law Firm Adopts New Name

NORTHAMPTON — Royal & Munnings, LLC has changed its name to Royal & Klimczuk, LLC with the recent addition of new partner Kimberly Klimczuk. Royal & Klimczuk, a state certified, women-owned business enterprise, will continue to focus its practice in management-side labor and employment law, business litigation, and corporate and nonprofit law. The firm has launched a new Web site, www.rkesq.com.

WNEC Participates in Yellow Ribbon Program

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England College (WNEC) has committed to providing thousands of dollars in financial aid to veterans under the federal government’s new Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. The program allows qualifying veterans to attend WNEC and the WNEC School of Law tuition-free. The Post-9/11 GI Bill pays qualifying veterans a benefit up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition. Institutions voluntarily participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program commit to providing additional assistance, which is matched dollar-for-dollar by the government. Veterans who served at least 90 days on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001 are entitled to the new benefits, with those who served at least 36 months on active duty eligible for the maximum benefit. WNEC will waive application fees for program participants. For more information, call Admissions at (413) 782-1321, or E-mail [email protected].

Kuhn Riddle Earns Honor

AMHERST — Kuhn Riddle Architects (KRA) has received an Honor Award from the Boston Society of Architects and the Mass. Architectural Access Board for a recently completed project at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in North Adams. The award recognizes design excellence in a building with a special approach to access for people with disabilities. The MCLA Berkshire Towers project involved renovations and additions to a high-rise dormitory, built in 1973. Chris Riddle, KRA principal, noted that the firm was committed to make the new common spaces in the residential complex “easy and fun for everyone, disabled or able-bodied.”

Couple Sought for Wedding On Ice Event

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Falcons are searching for a couple who would like to get married on the ice before the Falcons home game on Nov. 28. The ‘wedding on ice,’ presented by Hannoush Jewelers, includes the ceremony on the ice performed by Justice of the Peace Ruth Farnsworth, and a wedding reception in the Executive Perch overlooking the ice for 50 people, with tickets to the game and food included. In addition, Hannoush Jewelers will donate his-and-her wedding bands, and Deluxe Limousine will bring the couple to center ice for their first dance during the first intermission. Also, Formal Affair will provide tuxedoes, while Pearl Bridal Boutique will provide the bridal dress. Susan Weislo Photography will provide photography, including a proof book, and McClelland’s Florist will provide the bride’s bouquet and the on-ice arrangements. Individuals interested in winning this all-expenses-paid wedding can E-mail Bill Bullock at the Falcons office at [email protected] by Sept. 15. Couples can also register to win by visiting Formal Affair, 581 Westfield St., West Springfield; Pearl Bridal Boutique, One Open Square Way, Holyoke; or any Hannoush location.

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

Tamara Gordievsky v. Spring Valley Mart
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance, causing injury: $2,557.03
Filed: 7/14/09

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Cindy Foster, Executor of the Estate of Karen Marquis v. Uma Raghunathan, M.D.
Allegation: Defendant’s failure to properly treat Marquis’ medical condition led to her death: $25,000
Filed: 6/30/09

Mary English and Margaret Perri v. Lifetyme Exteriors, LLC
Allegation: Breach of home repairs and painting contract: $37,946.15
Filed: 7/10/09

Sally Orluk and Walter Jarvi v. Richard & Paula Sheridan and Orange Oil Company Inc.
Allegation: Improperly installed heating unit, causing property damage and personal injury: $546,192.15
Filed: 7/23/09

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Crystal L. DeMaria v. Green River Honda
Allegation: Negligent failure to repair motorcycle, causing accident and personal injury: $3,262.05
Filed: 6/18/09

Leader Home Center Inc. v. W. Kulig Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $14,073.85
Filed: 6/11/09

Oldcastle Precast Inc. v. Blue Waters Marine Aggregates, LLC
Allegation: Defendant’s agent, while driving a tractor, negligently damaged the trailer in an accident: $12,000
Filed: 6/10/09

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Alan E. Pranka v. Harman Stove Co., et al
Allegation: Product liability: $209,070.65
Filed: 6/22/09

JoAnne Grybosh v. Hartley Brother Landscaping Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $118,000
Filed: 7/2/09

Mark P. Soticheck v. CRS Environmental, LLC
Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $53,500
Filed: 6/30/09

Marlin Controls Inc. v. Lapinsky Electric Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $35,584.32
Filed: 7/2/09

Michael A. Lind and Lisa A. Bishop, Jointly as Administrators of the Estate of Corey M. Lind v. Domino’s Pizza Inc. and Alex A. Morales
Allegation: Compensatory and punitive damages resulting from negligent supervision and wrongful death: $15 million
Filed: 6/16/09

OFC Capital Corporation v. Berkshire-Westwood Graphics Group Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of promissory notes: $417,149.06
Filed: 7/14/09

Ryder Transportation Services v. Berkshire-Westwood Graphics Group
Allegation: Non-payment of truck lease and service agreement: $36,289.64
Filed: 6/08/09

Susan Mani v. United Bank and Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury, and Murphy, P.C.
Allegation: Breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, and conversion: $13,441,340
Filed: 6/25/09

United Cooperative Bank v. Washington Mutual Bank
Allegation: Breach of warranty; defendant cashed forged instrument and then presented to United Bank for payment: $38,066.89
Filed: 6/15/09

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Christopher G. and Sarah D. Pelkey v. Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 8006
Allegation: Dram shop liability: $111,731.49
Filed: 7/06/09

Don Lia, et al v. Environmental Compliance Services Inc.
Allegation: Damages resulting from breach of contract for environmental consulting services: $20 million
Filed: 7/21/09
Green & Sons Inc. v. Protestant Episcopal Church
Allegation: Non-payment of construction goods and services: $576,953.20
Filed: 7/20/09

Universal Forest Products Eastern Division Inc. v. Trak Petroleum, LLC and Patrick Tannous
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $15,184.45
Filed: 7/30/09

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Cook Builders Supply Company Inc. v. Ryan Landscaping
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,412.41
Filed: 7/16/09

Lora Barrett v. B.F. Donuts Inc. d/b/a Dunkin Donuts
Allegation: Failure to maintain entryway, causing injuries: $17,690
Filed: 6/08/09

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Designcrete of America, LLC v. Stone Soup Concrete, LLC d/b/a Kustom Decokrete
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $2,693.02
Filed: 7/8/09

L. Francis Dionne v. Northampton Ford Inc.
Allegation: Failure to deliver purchased vehicle and failure to return purchase price upon written demand: $12,221
Filed: 6/26/09

Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Al’s Heating & Cooling Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,886.24
Filed: 6/30/09

Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Advanced Mechanical Services, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $24,179.57
Filed: 6/30/09

TBF Financial, LLC v. Somatic Systems Institute Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff seeks to recover damages for breach of a business lease: $8,149.47
Filed: 7/22/09

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Alexander and Karen Averette v. Good Deal Auto
Allegation: Breach of contract for purchase of motor vehicle: $10,000
Filed: 6/16/09

BRT Extrusions Inc. v. Ledlight Illuminated Signs, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,168.17
Filed: 6/15/09

Capital One Bank, N.A. v. Carter McLeod Realty Company, LLC
Allegation: Monies owed for credit advanced: $4,279.37
Filed: 6/05/09

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. F.W. Dwyer Co., LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of workers’ compensation insurance: $19,480.66
Filed: 7/8/09

Michael R. Tryon v. Home Depot USA
Allegation: Defendant sold and installed a defective door causing damage to plaintiff’s home: $8,417.42
Filed: 6/25/09

New England Industrial Uniform Rental Services v. Herb Holden Trucking
Allegation: Breach of uniform rental agreement: $15,739.72
Filed: 6/30/09

Poultry Products Inc. v. Li’s Brothers
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,662.03
Filed: 6/22/09

Robin Belgrade v. Six Flags Inc.
Allegation: Defect in pavement, causing injury: $25,000
Filed: 7/13/09

Zulma Sinisterra v. Giggle Gardens Child Center
Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance, causing slip and fall: $6,382
Filed: 6/19/09

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Amerifirst Home Improvement Finance Co. v. Custom Craft Industries
Allegation: Breach of contract: $10,228.37
Filed: 7/3/09

BKM Total Office v. Floors Above and Brian Glynn
Allegation: Defective installation of flooring at Barnes Aerospace: $19,878.88
Filed: 6/16/09

By
Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of July 2009.

AGAWAM

AIM Marketing Communications
55 Christopher Lane
Anthony Ieraci

Bancroft Bridals
967 Springfield St.
Bancroft Bridals

Bruburger
241 South Westfield St.
Constantino Dino Gravanis

Cardinal Security Consulting
16 Lawnwood St.
Phillip Leclair

Fournier Woodwork
940 Main St.
Ann Fournier

My Tan Factory
950 Suffield St.
Becky Lanza

Pheasant Hill Village Associates
25 Pheasant Hill Dr.
Ernest A. Gralia

Shean Remodeling & Home Improvement
2 Royal Lane
Dan Shean

Tiger Power Wash
221 Springfield St.
Kenneth Rose

United Research Bureau
24 East View Dr.
United Research Bureau

AMHERST

3C Communications
157 Aubinwood Road
James R. L. Holdsworth

Amherst Coffee
28 Amity St.
A Fine Café Company Inc

Caseify
96 Larkspur Dr.
Lauren Kopec

Five College Laundry
22 Whipple Tree Lane
Zachary Zetlin

H20 Amherst
431 Pinest Road
Christopher O’Keefe

Human Rights Action International
4 Chadwick St.
Joseph Wronka

International Center for Psychological Trauma
26 South Pleasant St.
James Helling

Orrpaz Auto Repair
48 Belchertown Road
Craig Eyal Tornovish-Block

The Humble Baker
460 West St.
Brieta M. Goodwin

CHICOPEE

Chaput Electric
90 Royalston St.
William C. Chaput

Chicopee Hearing Center of Pioneer Valley Audiology
500 Front St.
Kathryn S. James

Homestyle Café
1780 Westover Road
Hollie Warren

JL Construction
39 Swol St.
Jared Laravee

MacroPlan & Associates
48 Rose St.
Obukohwo Urhiafe

Our Dentist
747 Memorial Dr.
Mitesh G. Brahmbhatt

Vehicle Ventures, LLC
1840 Memorial Dr.
Jason Spellacy

EAST LONGMEADOW

Consignment Plus
46 Baldwin St.
Carla Germain

Dr. Handyman
48 Braeburn Road
Dmitry Rokhkind

Gasperini & Sons
45 Longview Dr.
Michael Gasperini

Graziano Bros. Landscape Inc.
280 Elm St.
Christopher Graziano

Salon Chiala
44 Harkness Ave.
Chiala Marvici

GREENFIELD

Aia Sign Travel Company
15 Chandler Lane
Kimberlee McAulay

Barlow Tree, Landscaping, & Excavating Inc.
77 Davis St.
Bryan Barlow

Calins Home Repair
297 Chapman St.
Calin D. Giurgio

Glamorous
114 Wells St.
Ryan Kus

M & M Auto Center, LLC
295 Federal St.
Mahmut Omeragic

New Inkwell News
78 Federal St.
Rozina N. Butt

Real Pickles
311 Wells St.
Daniel S. Rosenburg

Save A Life Certification
332 Deerfield St.
Dan Violel Oros

HADLEY

General Co.
32 North Maple St.
James C. Ting

Wind in the Woods Farm
229 Russell St.
Anna Rose Sample

Zephyr Rugs
227 Russell St.
Victoria Sheikh

HOLYOKE

Abercrombie
50 Holyoke St.
Marjorie Brody

Charles Schwab & Co.
330 Whitney Ave.
Michael Cavanaugh

Corners Delight Grocery & Deli
95 High St.
Luis A. Alvarado Sr.

Dairy Market
1552 Dwight St.
Sagheer Nawaz

High Style
364 High St.
Besaida Diaz

J & C Auto Sales
9 Avon Place
Cynthia Geiring

J. M. Hollister, LLC
50 Holyoke St.
Marjorie Brody

No Static
37 Temple St.
Brian Robidoux

Wongshing Inc.
2223 Northampton St.
Neil Wong

LONGMEADOW

Christian Psychotherapy Associates
861 Converse St.
Bernard Marshall

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
1 Campus Dr.
NRT New England, LLC

Pioneer Valley Tree Professionals
167 Wimbledon St.
Ryan O’Leary

Solomon Communications
62 Prynn Ridge
Susan Solomon

Total Health Acupuncture
86 Greenmeadow Dr.
Mei Han

LUDLOW

Annie’s Cutting Corner
183 Prospect St.
Anne Clement

Joe’s Auto Body Inc.
199 West St.
Joaquim Mateus

Lost Pond Farm
975 Lyon St.
Edgar R. Minnie II

Monzi’s Café
390 West St.
Joseph A. Monzillo

Performance Diesel Services
566 Holyoke St.
Todd Ely

NORTHAMPTON

Columbia Delta Company
32 North Elm St.
Richard N. Kowalski

Just B
30 Strong Ave.
Bianca Jackson

Layla Vera
150 Main St.
Jessica Sokol

Noho Pride
221 Pine St.
Cindy S. White

Sakura
261 King St.
Hao Chen, Inc.

Scrappy Do
284 Sylvester Road
Michael Samson

The Taxi Inc.
One Round House Plaza
Chester Krusiewski

PALMER

Bob’s Auto & Small Engine Repair
106 Belchertown St.
Robert E. Cain

Chicken Coop Café
103 Thorndike St.
Li Jia

Dancing Keys
1 Laurel Road
Carolyn Gibbs

Handy Man Unlimited
15 Smith Ave.
John D. Gilmore

Lyon Home Improvement
1235 Park St.
Troy M. Lyons

Millenium Die Group
2022 Bridge St.
Richard J. Sweeting

Palmer Auto Wash
1219 Thorndike St.
Robert W. Ainsworth

P & H Excavating
148 Gates St.
Michael Francis Piechota

S & S Food Mart
1520 Main St.
Syed Hashmi

Tenczar’s Food Town
2004 Main St.
Keyur Patel

The Wedgewood Motel
1430 Park St.
Stanley R. Lamb

Wayne’s Truck Service
75 North St.
Wayne Chapin

SOUTH HADLEY

Alphabet LTD.
11 Cedar Ridge
Cynthia L. Meyer

Denise’s Designs
491 Granby Road
Denise Pelletier

Family Cuts
189 East St.
Mary Quesnel Sudyka

South Hadley Farmers’ Market
10 Pheasant Lane
Ann Pembleton

  

Tailgate Picnic
7 College St.
John A. Magri

T. I. Painting
77 Ferry St.
Timothy H. Lawler

The Center for Functional Nutrition
514 Amherst Road
Russell Mariani

SOUTHWICK

A Healing Spirit
44 Charles Johnson
Wendy Marie Birchall

Angco-Vieweg Distributors
24 Laro Road
Jason Vieweg

Choice Home Improvements
3 Matthews Road
Thomas E. Delnegro IV

Country Auto Sales
532 College Highway
Al Gendron

Friends of Jaime S. Rivera
203 Feeding Hills Road
Jefferey E. Bovat

Ideal Home Reality
155 Fred Jackson Road
Bernadette Bain

Red Oak Paving
610 College Highway
Philip G. Bellinghausen

SPRINGFIELD

American Career Institute
365 Cadwell Dr.
Robert Payne

American Traditional Carpet
43 Shepherd Dr.
Thomas N. Edens

Amiracle Construction
225 Durant St.
Jonathan Barry Hall

Happy Feet
170 Main St.
Latoya Granesha

Hilda’s Sewing
55 Armory St.
Hilda L. Martinez

I Wireless
607 State St.
Long Nguyen

JB High Quality Dental
1655 Main St.
Jose A. Bautista

JJ Beauty Salon
1614 Main St.
Yoanda Carpio

Jasm Enterprises, LLC
805 Newbury St.
Jefferey Adam

Jezy’s Cake Wedding Plan
47 Longview St.
Jezenia Delgado

Lupi Illustrations
665 Belmont Ave.
Michael Robert Lupi

Main Connection
2670 Main St.
Jacqueline Alban

Main Kitchen
1343 Carew St.
Bun Chan

Mary T. Tzambazakis
1120 Main St.
Mary Tzambazakis

Melanie’s Beauty Salon
494 Central St.
Radhames Rodriguez

Mercado’s Painting
122 Temby St.
William Mercado

MMY Convenience Inc.
295 Allen St.
Mahir Elssir

Montessori School
1644 Allen St.
Path Mangi

New York Fried Chicken
7 Audubon St.
Mahboob Ali Shah

Next Level Supplements
80 Lois St.
Brandon J. McCloud

North East Performance
113 Vermont St.
Derek Dang

PCX Corp
1531 Main St.
Soo Bong Lee

Platinum Auto Spa, LLC
1122 Bay St.
Michael F. McCarthy

PR Hotdogs
20 Summit St.
Noel Mercado

Premier Automotive Sales
694 Berkshire Ave.
Luis Antonio Rivera

R & R Grocery
344 Orange St.
Rohail Uddin A. Khan

RAMI Photography
1655 Main St.
Belal I. Awkal

Reliable Handyman Service
36 Upland St.
Frank Sterlin

Rise and Shine Auto Sales
890 Boston Road
Julia V. Vargas

R. J. Majowicz Electrical
65 Main St.
Robert J. Majowicz

Ruff Edge Entertainment
23 Goldenrod St.
Gina M. Emanuel

RYS Family Fashion
2460 Main St.
Luis E. Liriano

Sally A. LaFleur
24 Gardens Dr.
Sally A. LaFleur

TMB Consultants
24 Dorne St.
Thomas M. Belton

Trust Associates
77 Lyons St.
Debra J. Woods

Valhalla Labs
148 Allen St.
Corrie Jean Platten

York Street Establishment
1 Federal St.
Michael Mastriani

WESTFIELD

Angela’s Hair Salon
78 Frank St.
Angela Poon

BPR Concrete Service
11 Laurel Terrace
Brian Rousseau

Disposable Friend
248 Western Ave.
Timothy Wylie

D. J. Webber & Associates
64 Deer Path Lane
David Webber

EMT & SSTA
577 Western Ave.
Edward Mello Jr.

Hess
310 East Main St.
Amerada Hess Corporation

H & C Plumbing and Heating
75 Beverly Dr.
Heath Allen

Lansing Home Improvement
29 Noble Ave.
Nicholas Lansing

Mary Leavy, ATP
156 Western Ave.
Mary Leavy

Morin Home Improvement
98 Old Farm Road
Christopher Morin

Musical Beginnings and Story Time Magic
287 Shaker Road
Donna Omega Liese

Naugatuck River Review
45 Highland Ave.
Lori Desrosiers

New Corner Variety
2 Crown St.
Laura Parker

North Country Harvest
639 Shaker Road
Michael Kosinski

Oleksak Home Services LLC
31 Schumann Dr.
James Oleksak

Property Services Plus
40 Montgomery Road
Stephen C. Poteat

The Home Depot
111 Southampton Road
Steven Taplits

Valley View Property Management & Services
65 Deborah Lane
Steven J. Morse

World Peace Beads
4 School St.
Suzanne Tracy

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Alex Izoita Electric
40 High St.
Aleksander Izoita

Apex Oil Inc.
57 Norman St.
George R. Martin Jr.

Bertucci’s Brick Oven Ristorante
847 Riverdale St.
David G. Lloyd

EC4WDA Northeast Region
110 Kings Highway
Angel L. Matthews

Edible Arrangements
1702 Riverdale St.
Louise Beauchemin

Fat Boyz Kustoms
33 Heywood Ave.
Eric J. Cross

Friendly Hair Salon
559 Union St.
Tatyana Gitsman

Gooseberry Farms
201 Gooseberry Road
Leonard Lapinsky

Home Mart
366 Memorial Ave.
Brian Christopher Clarke

Hooters
1290 Riverdale St.
West Springfield Wings, LLC

Life Uniform
935 Riverdale St.
Healthcare Uniform Corporation

Massachusetts Power Saver
179 North Boulevard
Galen Plourde

Noho Pet Sitters
576 Dewey St.
Melanie M. Miller

Parsons Sewing Connections LLC
2009 Riverdale St.
Marlene P. Warren

Speed & Hegeman Insurance Agency
103 Van Deene Ave.
McClure Insurance Agency Inc.

Sterling Motors Inc.
130 Norman St.
James M. Chojnowski

Subway
1329 Riverdale St.
Steven Petau

Sweeney Associates
84 Cedar Woods
Kathleen H. Sweeney

The Big Remodeling
53 Hill St.
Eugeniu Banaru

V & K Auto Sales
44 Exposition Ave.
Anthony Valentino

By
Departments

An Exciting Chapter

As part of a program called “Putting the Accent on Literacy, One Book at a Time,” BusinessWest and its Difference Makers Class of 2009 coordinated a book drive in conjunction with the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative, which links young people with books during the summer months when they are away from school. On Aug. 5, program participants gathered for a reception and book reading at the Dunbar Community Center in Springfield. At right, Maura Geary, project coordinator for the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, reads Mia Hamm’s “Winners Never Quit” with Tea Webster; below, right, Trevis Wray, representing the Young Professionals Society of Greater Springfield, reads “Where the Wild Things Are” with Chris Benoite; below, BusinessWest Associate Publisher Kate Campiti reads “A Chair for My Mother” with Tahjai Lewis.

By
Departments

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

Abdow, Chad Joseph
69 Planation Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Acevedo, Maribel
4 Tacoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Acus, Donald Edward
Mayfield, Heidi Ann
7 Ranch Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Adams, Christine A.
69 Hazel St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Agostini, Michael J.
Agostini, Candice Teresa
321 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Allain, Richard L.
Allain, Dorothy D.
80 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Alves, Cristina
853 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Antigua-Vargas, Felix
Antigua, Maria
P.O. Box 30352
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Auclair, Rosemarie
339 West St.
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Avigliano, Robyn Jude
110 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Bassett, Chad M.
Bassett, Vanessa L.
215 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Batchelor, Clifford F.
532 Cottage St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Bazelak, Annette A.
93 Better Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Beattie, Jennifer
37 Helen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Beattie, Peter R.
45 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Beaulieu, Scott Andrew
Beaulieu, Brook T.
a/k/a Nelson, Brook Tiffany
18 Pepper Pidge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Begin, Joseph L.
Begin, Patricia E.
77 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Bergman, Daniel Jason
381 North Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Berman, Barbara Ann
179 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Billingsley, David R.
Billingsley, Mary D.
15 Brittany Road
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Blackmer, Richard N.
55 Adams St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Blase, Roxann J.
61 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Bodzioch, Joseph S.
70 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Bourdages, Reginald
Bourdages, Tammy M.
519 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Bradley, Roy C.
Bradley, Mary R.
94 Mashapaug Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Bressette, Lauren Elizabeth
121 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Brodeur, Michelle Hazel
10 Kellogg St. 2nd FL.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Brousseau, Joan A.
1044 Circle Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Cadieux, Pauline May
168 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Caputo, Gregory M.
102 Spadina Parkway
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Cardaropoli, Claudio
4 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Carrano, Francesco Antonio
71 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Christenson, Jessica L.
320 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Connell, Thomas William
Connell, Patricia LeDoux
a/k/a Connell, Patricia M.
110 Circle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Crogan, Jean A.
85 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Cunningham, Lindsay Aaron
491 Bridge St., Apt. 4
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Davis, Penelope R.
5 Meadowood Dr.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Demos, Julie Suzanne
641 Springfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Denise Flaim Consulting
Flaim, Denise Marie
7 Clark Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Emerson, Rachelle Ann
Cribley, Rachelle Ann
21 River St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Field, Erin M.
33 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Figueroa, Eliodoro
Figueroa, Joanny
a/k/a Vargas, Joanny
103 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Floyd, Melissa M.
81 Dartmouth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Fuentes, Celia
114 1/2 Hampden St., 2
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Gainty, Christopher
412 North St.
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Giza, Linda Y.
PO Box 201
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Goodhue, Mark D.
Goodhue, Kelly E.F.
555 Worcester St.
Southbridge, MA 01550
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Gonzalez, Eddie
51 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Haggett, Steven C.
Haggett, Kathryn T.
a/k/a Reed, Kathryn T.
850 Royalston Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Hines, Adrienne D.
84 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Humphrey, Robert
141 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Illhardt, Cindy L.
a/k/a Lavigne, Cindy L.
1850 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Integrative & Complementa
Guiel, Robert J.
142 Lincoln St., 2nd FL.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Jimenez, Lydia
310 Stafford St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Kedzierski, Daniel J.
37 Harvard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Klavenski, Suzann L.
78 George St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Klituscope Pictures
Klitus, Thomas Anthony
7 Clark Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Kolod, Emily J.
100 Elm St. Apt. 3R
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Kroll, Robert J.
Kroll, Shelly D.
682 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

LaFleur, James Leo
34 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

  

Lagace, Lee M.
284 Main St., Apt. 14
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

LeClair, Kathleen H.
a/k/a Lolos, Kathleen Helen
66 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Lee, Tammie J.
166 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/09

LIA Realty, LLC
P O Box 2439
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Lightcap, Tammy L.
a/k/a Norton, Tammy L.
7 Cross St., Apt.#1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Lindsey LTD. Auto Detailing
Lindsey, Michael E.
Lindsey, Kristy M.
43 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Linnell, Theodore R.
Linnell, Tammy L.
122 1/2 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

MacDonald, Kenneth Paul
210 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Maciorowski, Stanley W.
Maciorowski, Gail H.
137 Linseed Road
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Malossini, Melissa
a/k/a Davis, Melissa
15 Euclid Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

McCourt, Phyllis Marie
McCourt, Matthew James
125 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/20/09

McGovern, John G.
186 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

McMahon, Kevin Michael
McMahon, Shannon Rose
a/k/a Veroneau, Shannon R.
12 Brentwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Millennium Hair Salon
Dominick, Dinita A.
a/k/a Nikonczyk, Dinita A.
a/k/a Bushey, Dinita A.
359 Bookside Circle
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Monska, Justin G.
Monska, Sherry L.
46 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Morrow, Peter J.
McLaughlin-Morrow, Tara M.
56 Westwood Dr.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Moseley, Holly Louise
80 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Nartowicz, Philip J.
Nartowicz, Christine M.
Fields Nartowicz, Christine M.
312 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Neidzwiecki, Rebecca D.
17 Apache Dr.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

O’Donnell, Maureen Elizabeth
266 Grove St., #21
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Packard, Corey
Packard, Lauren
a/k/a Nelson, Lauren
203 Bechan Road #25
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Page Product Design Inc.
Page, Matthew Edwin
111 Nonotuck St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Pagnoni, Claire F.
379 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Parker, Steven C.
Parker, Deborah A.
2205 Boston Road, Unit I-85
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Perkins, Christopher S.
Perkins, Magaly C.
50 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Perry, Robert W.
Perry, Dianna L.
a/k/a McCormick, Dianna L.
33 Virginia Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Perry, Tina M.
9 Victorian Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Petty, Kelly M.
373 Allen Park Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Powell, Larry T.
63 Estabrook St., #1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Price, Tracy L.
22 Mountain Brook Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Proudy, Patricia
75 Swamp Road
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

R & T Engravers
Rex, Thomas S.
PO Box 664
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Ralph John Auto Sales
Catanese, Ralph J.
Catanese, Virginia S.
814 Daniel Shays Highway
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Raymond, Matthew A.
100 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Red Oak General Contractors
Red Oak Paving
Bellinghausen, Philip G.
610 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Rosario, Jose O.
Rosario, Gloria M.
123 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Sabot, Theodore Jay
Sabot, Carol Schiff
23 Walden Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Shaw, Brian P.
Shaw, Christina M.
a/k/a Bell, Christina Marie
10 Dewey Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Smashing China
Cunha, M. Edite
PO Box 149
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Smith, Robert L.
Smith, Holly A.
131 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Stetson, Andrew Joseph
23 Phillips St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Sweeney, Paul J.
19 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Tebo, Ronald J.
Tebo, Sandra L.
864 Cronin Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Teele, Gary G.
Teele, Tiana N.
187 Kennebunk St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Troiano, Claire Angela
153 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Turner, Willam E.
400 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Underwood, Scott J.
Underwood, Amy M.
7 Laurier Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Urban, Thomas E.
Urban, Pamela J.
a/k/a Urban, Pamela Jane
11 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Van Ness, Dawn W.
P.O. Box 1303
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Wachta, Bruce Michael
121 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Ware, Maria S.
17 High St., #7
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Williams, Blaine A.
Williams, Linda L.
39 Pioneer Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Williford, Everett E.
Williford, Patricia L.
66 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Woods, Jarel Anthony
48 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Zwinski, Irene A.
101-A Wilson St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

By
Departments

Baystate Construction Project Moves Forward

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center’s Hospital of the Future recently passed a major milestone with its successful foray into the municipal bond market, according to Mark R. Tolosky, president and CEO of Baystate Health. Tolosky noted that investors acquired $135 million of Baystate Medical Center bonds in a matter of hours as demand for the financing instruments far exceeded supply. Tolosky added that this major piece of funding helps the project remain on schedule for an expected completion in 2012. Site preparation for the new facility commenced last summer, and now foundation work is underway. The nearly 600,000-square-foot building will include a dedicated, state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Center, single-bed patient rooms, the latest standards for environmentally responsible building, including recycled materials and a rooftop green space, and $9.6 million in new community benefit initiatives for Springfield related to the project. Tolosky noted that since Baystate Health is a not-for-profit health system, the municipal bonds are in essence approval for a $135 million “mortgage” for the new construction and the largest funding source for the $246 million project. The project is also benefiting from $70 million in new market tax credits, which support construction projects in low-income neighborhoods. Tolosky said Baystate’s building project will stimulate the local economy and bring job opportunities, including 300-plus jobs to area trade workers during construction, and 550 permanent clinical and physician positions when completed. Tolosky said that $40 million in capital funds is still needed for this project, and is expected to come from government sources, philanthropic giving, and Baystate Health capital funds. Additionally, Baystate officials are working with Gov. Deval Patrick’s office and local legislators to identify economic development funds that could also be used for the shovel ready construction project.

STCC Teams Up With AIM To Offer Seminars

SPRINGFIELD — Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and five state community colleges, including Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), will soon begin offering supervisory, human resource and customer service courses at community colleges throughout the commonwealth. The collaboration brings together public and private entities that will provide valuable training in convenient settings for citizens whose skills and productivity will be a key factor in forging economic recovery in the state, according to Bill Hart, deputy director of the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office. AIM will offer 135 courses during the fall semester at STCC, Quinsigamond Community College, Bristol Community College, Massasoit Community College, and Bunker Hill Community College. The courses will be non-credit seminars offered through each college’s business education center. AIM is calling the initiative the AIM Community College Connection, or AIMc3. AIM will offer courses ranging from The Supervisor and the Law to HR for the Non-HR Manager to Communicating to Make the Sale.

State Business Confidence Off in June

BOSTON — The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index edged off eight-tenths of a point in June to 38.2, ending a run of three consecutive monthly gains from its all-time low of 33.3 in February. The average reading for the second quarter of 2009 was 37.5, up from 34.5 in the first quarter, despite June’s decline, according to Raymond G. Torto, global chief economist at CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., and chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors. Torto noted that the overall trend is positive, but not strong, and confidence remains low since this was the second lowest quarterly average in the history of the Index, which has now completed 18 years. The AIM Index, based on a 100-point scale with 50 as neutral, was down 10.7 points from June 2008, and 15.9 over two years. The average reading for the second quarter of 2008, when the state’s economy was slipping into recession, was 49.5. June confidence levels were similar in Greater Boston (37.7) and elsewhere in the state (39.0), and did not vary systematically by company size. Manufacturing employers gained confidence for a fourth consecutive month, moving ahead of other employers in June (40.2 – 36.2). The monthly Business Confidence Index is based on a survey of AIM member-companies across the state, asking questions about current and prospective business conditions in the state and nation, as well as for respondents’ own operations.

Consumer Delinquencies Rise Again

WASHINGTON — A record wave of job losses is being cited as a major factor in a record rate of consumer delinquencies in the first quarter of 2009, according to the American Bankers Association (ABA). More than 2 million Americans lost their jobs in the first three months of the year with more than 6 million jobs lost since the recession began, according to James Chessen, ABA’s chief economist. The composite ratio, which tracks delinquencies in eight closed-end installment loan categories, rose to 3.23% of all accounts (seasonally adjusted) compared to 3.22% of all accounts in the previous quarter. The delinquent balances on those accounts also rose from 3.16% to 3.35% of total balances due (not seasonally adjusted). The ABA report defines a delinquency as a late payment that is 30 days or more overdue. Chessen notes the figures are a natural consequence of mounting job losses in a weakening economy. Chessen added the unemployed may be using bank cards to bridge a temporary income gap, especially with less home equity to fall back on as housing prices continue to fall. Reflecting continued weakness in the housing sector, delinquencies for the home equity category also hit record highs – home equity loan delinquencies rose 49 basis points to 3.52% of accounts, and home equity lines of credit delinquencies rose 43 basis points to 1.89% of accounts. For homeowners having trouble paying their mortgage, ABA recommends they consult with www.hopenow.com or call 1-888-995-HOPE. HOPE NOW is a cooperative effort between counselors, investors, and lenders to help homeowners in distress.

Shriners Hospital To Remain Open In City

SPRINGFIELD — All 22 of the Shriners Hospitals for Children will remain open, including Shriners on Carew Street in Springfield, thanks to strong community support and the commitment of the board of trustees of the organization. The future of some of the struggling hospitals, including in Springfield, had been in doubt as officials conducted their annual meeting recently in San Antonio, Texas. Trustees voted to accept insurance reimbursements and possibly sell or lease some excess hospital space in order to keep open all 22 hospitals. Shriners Hospitals for Children provides pediatric specialty care services at no charge. Shriners had considered closing hospitals in this city, as well as in Greenville, S.C.; Spokane, Wash., Shreveport, La., and Erie, Pa. Shriners’ endowment fund, which has seen a decline from $8 billion in 2008 to less than $5 billion today, has saved the hospitals in the past from charging families and insurance companies for care.

Women’s Fund Increases Giving

EASTHAMPTON — The Women’s Fund of Western Mass. increased its giving by 160% this year when it recently distributed $260,000 in “social change” grants to 23 area organizations. Board members of the Fund, which provides support to organizations in the four counties of Western Massachusetts, understood the importance of increasing its charitable giving during a difficult economic time for nonprofits, according to Carla Oleska, executive director of the Fund. Oleska noted that board members had received $1.3 million in requests, and responded by making this large increase to help as many organizations working with women and girls as possible. Many of the beneficiaries received multi-year grants and general operating support. In addition to grant funding, the Women’s Fund teaches the nonprofits how to measure how they are making an impact on deeper social change, not just their day-to-day social services. Now in its 12th year, the Women’s Fund of Western Mass. has given more than $1.3 million in grants that have helped improve the lives of more than 20,000 women and girls. The 2009 grantees fall under the fund’s three focus areas of ‘educational access and success,’ ‘economic justice,’ and ‘safety and freedom from violence.’

By
Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of July 2009.

AGAWAM

Flynn Properties
5 North Westfield St.
$300,000 — Major structural and architectural renovation

AMHERST

EV Realty Trust
24 North Pleasant St.
$71,000 — Remodel mercantile space

Galleria Realty Company, LLC
12 Ladyslipper Lane
$7,800 — New siding

Knight Properties LLC
33 Phillips St.
$2,500 — Repair walls to bring up to code

CHICOPEE

Appleton Property Management
42 Applewood Dr.
$50,000 — Interior renovations

Chicopee Boys & Girls Club
580 Meadow St.
$100,000 — Strip and re-roof

City of Chicopee
687 Front St.
$6,000 — Strip and re-shingle

Ludlow Oil & Tire
1084 Chicopee St.
$14,000 — Strip and re-roof

GREENFIELD

Christopher J. Ethier
76 Hope St.
$3,300 — Remove partitions and install fire escape

Clayton A. Cardin
201 Main St.
$3,000 — Replace flooring in kitchen

DTS Realty Inc.
334 Chapman St.
$12,000 — Re-roof

Franklin County Dial Self Inc.
196 Federal St.
$1,085,000 — Perform a complete interior and exterior renovation with a small addition

Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange
275 High St.
$10,000 — Strip and re-roof

HOLYOKE

Torres Santiago
321-323 High St.
$24,000 — Install three antennas on the roof

United Water
1 Berkshire St.
$37,500 — Remove old shingles and replace with new rubber roof

LUDLOW

Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
$90,000 — Addition

NORTHAMPTON

Adam Quenneville
64 Gothic St.
$82,000 — Strip and shingle roof

Adam Quenneville
23 Atwood Dr.
$3,600 — Strip and shingle roof

Acme Surplus
150 Main St.
$1,550 — Open front stairwell and add turnstile

Pioneer Contractors
195 Main St.
$10,000 — Reinforce existing fire escape and repair masonry at rear of building

  

Richard Abuza
11 Arnold St.
$2,400 — Blow in insulation into exterior walls

Robert Ardizzoni
106 Damon Road
$8,000 — Install replacement windows and cabinets

SOUTH HADLEY

U.S. Industrial Acquisition
28 Gaylord St. Building #7
$942,000 — Renovation

SOUTHWICK

Crestview
25 Industrial Road
$500,000 — Construction of a new maintenance building

SPRINGFIELD

Flores Development LLC
17 East Hooker St.
$782,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
10 Huntington St. Bldg D
$511,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
8 Huntington St.
$957,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
2752 Main St.
$559,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
7 Greenwich St.
$1,177,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
2782 Main St.
$1,053,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
2772 Main St.
$1,177,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Flores Development LLC
2718 Main St.
$782,000 — Full remodel including roof, windows, stairs, heating, and electrical upgrades

Gulmoher 546 Sumner Corp.
534 Sumner Ave.
$11,000 — Renovate existing beauty salon

Marvin Council
52 Rutledge Ave.
$71,000 — Interior renovations and plumbing updates

Phoenix House
15 Mulberry St.
$12,700 — Frame two office spaces

Wesleyan Church
98 White St.
$14,500 — New roof

WESTFIELD

First Tee, LLC
459 Russell St.
$40,000 — New siding

By
Departments

Hannoush Jewelers to Open Flagship Store at Eastfield Mall

SPRINGFIELD — Hannoush Jewelers will open an innovative flagship store at Eastfield Mall this fall, according to Arlene Putnam, the mall’s general manager. The privately owned company is operated by eight Hannoush brothers who opened their first store in 1980 and have grown to more than 70 company-owned and franchised locations throughout the country. Prior to opening their first store, the Hannoush family offered jewelry repairs out of Eastfield Mall. This fall, the 22,000-square-foot flagship store will include a 3,300-square-foot jewelry showroom and a 700-square-foot Pandora store. The location will also house a manufacturing area with a glass wall that will invite shoppers into the world of jewelry craftsmanship where they can view jewelry being repaired and manufactured. The Pandora boutique, which will be located within the store, will offer customers the most extensive selection and variety of 14K gold and silver charms, rings, necklaces, earrings, and more. Additionally, the Hannoush Jewelers corporate offices will move from their current location in West Springfield and be housed within the new flagship store. Hannoush employs more than 600 people across the country, and the new store will bring 60 of those jobs to Springfield. In other mall news, Putnam noted the recent openings of two new merchants, BurgerBaby in the food court and Joli Hair Studio, a full-service salon.

United Bank Opens Chicopee Branch

WEST SPRINGFIELD — United Bank’s 16th full-service location recently opened at 445 Montgomery St. in Chicopee. Located next to Exit 5 off the Massachusetts Turnpike, the new Chicopee office will be staffed by personal banker Maureen Buxton, along with an experienced customer-service team. Several grand-opening specials will be offered to celebrate the newest branch, including a free prize drawing for a Red Sox experience. United Bank is headquartered in West Springfield and has been a fixture in the Pioneer Valley since 1826.

Hall of Fame Site Management Transferred

SPRINGFIELD — Appleton Corp., a division of the O’Connell Companies, transferred management of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame complex and adjacent riverfront properties to Colebrook Realty Services in early July. Andrew Crystal, vice president at the O’Connell Companies, noted that representatives of Appleton and O’Connell played a key role in advising the board of trustees of the Springfield Riverfront Development Corp., which owns and operates the site, in soliciting and selecting a property management company to succeed Appleton. Crystal added his firm was “pleased” that the property-management will be transferred from one local company to another, and that it has agreed to stay on in a consulting role through September’s Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement. Jack Dill, president of Colebrook, added that O’Connell set a “very high standard” for the property development and management of the Hall of Fame complex, and Colebrook intends to honor that standard going forward. O’Connell began planning for the new hall in 1995, and the new facility opened in 2002, with Appleton providing property-management services.

WCA Recognized as Leader, Awards School with Makeover

SOUTHWICK — Whalley Computer Associates (WCA) was recently ranked by VARBusiness magazine as the 250th-largest computer reseller in North America. The ranking places WCA in the top one-third of 1% of the more than 120,000 solution providers throughout North America, according to Paul Whalley, vice president. WCA was one of 18 members of the top 500 solution providers in North America to also receive additional recognition as a best-practice leader. Whalley noted that the firm was presented with the Top Technology Practices Award for Excellence in Storage. In other company news, WCA chose the Clarke School in Northampton as the winner of its Virtual Technology Makeover Contest. The new computer equipment awarded to Clarke will help to increase its capabilities, refine programs to serve more families, and enhance and expand collaboration among its schools and programs in its mission to help deaf and hard-of-hearing children learn to listen and speak. In addition to the grand-prize winner, computer equipment and services were also awarded to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department, Town of Easton, IPT, Town of Weymouth, Noble Hospital, Westborough Public Schools, Dudley-Charlton Regional School District, VNA Care Network, Spencer East Brookfield Schools, and CareerPoint. Winners described in 100 words or less why they deserved to be awarded free computer equipment and services.

UMass Grant to Create Life Science Masters Programs

BOSTON — UMass has been awarded a $124,200 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to develop or adapt existing programs to create up to 10 Life Sciences Professional Science Masters (PSM) degree programs. The programs would span all five of the university’s campuses and combine academic concentrations, industry experience, and practical skills in business and communications. The private funds will be matched by $150,000 from the university and significant in-kind work. The initiative is being developed by a system-wide steering committee led by UMass Lowell Provost Ahmed Abdelal. Under plans being developed by the committee, the UMass PSM degree programs would include traditional face-to-face courses taught by faculty with expertise in the life sciences, and business and communications courses taught by UMass faculty and offered primarily through the internationally recognized UMassOnline, with internships providing a strong connection to the life-sciences industry. As the initiative advances, UMass intends to develop PSM degrees in other areas critical to Massachusetts’ innovation economy.

Pride Opens Market in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD — Pride recently opened its largest facility — 15,000 square feet — on Route 20 at the intersection of Avocado Street. The state-of-the-art facility can fuel 21 cars or trucks simultaneously. Fresh produce, a deli, specialty products, and sandwiches prepared to order are all part of the new market experience, complemented by a large seating area. A full line of Spanish foods and items that cater to the local area are also offered. Rounding out the offerings is a full Subway and Dunkin Donuts, as well as a large traditional convenience store. In addition, the four-acre lot includes a large diesel fueling facility and a large, full-service, discount package store. With this latest endeavor, Pride hired 60 people to fill newly created hourly and management positions. Founded in 1972, Pride has 23 locations throughout Western Mass.

WNEC Named ‘Great College to Work For’

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England College (WNEC) has received top marks in three categories in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s 2009 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ program. The recognition is based on the results of a survey of nearly 41,000 administrators, faculty members, and staff members at colleges and universities nationwide. The program recognizes colleges for specific best practices and policies. WNEC was recognized as a leader among medium-sized institutions in three categories dealing with pay and benefits: vacation and paid time off, disability insurance, and 403(b) or 401(k) policies. For the purposes of the survey, medium-sized institutions are those enrolling between 3,000 and 9,999 students. Results are available at chronicle. com/indepth/academicworkplace.

WSC Offers New Master’s Degree in Social Work

WESTFIELD — The Mass. Department of Higher Education has approved a new master’s degree program at Westfield State College (WSC). Beginning in the fall of 2010, WSC will offer a master of Social Work degree with a concentration in Clinical Practice with Children and Families. The program will prepare students to work in clinical settings with adults, children, and families; for advanced positions in child protective services; for clinical case-management positions in health care and residential settings; and as a school social worker. The college will be hiring faculty and recruiting students over the next year. The degree program is designed to be completed in two years full-time or four years part-time. For more information, call the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education office at (413) 572-8020.

Andrew Associates Wins Two Awards

ENFIELD, Conn. — Andrew Associates was recently presented two awards, the Henry Hoke Sr. Award and the John Howie Wright Cup Award, by the Mailing & Fulfillment Service Assoc. (MFSA) at its annual meeting in Chicago. The Henry Hoke Sr. Award, given for the best single direct-mail piece for a client, recognized the firm’s Brightside for Families and Children’s appeal campaign. Brightside challenged Andrews to create a piece that would stand out in crowded mailboxes and test online giving. The John Howie Wright Cup Award, given for the best campaign of two or more mailings for self-promotion, was awarded to Andrew Associates’ Fresh Genius Campaign. The two-part invitation invited recipients to attend a seminar which showcased Andrew’s technology and marketing services. Andrews Associates is a communication and direct-marketing company, founded in 1985 by Judith Knapp, president.

Hospice Life Care Receives Grant

HOLYOKE — The Hospice Life Care Program of the Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc. Inc. has received a Reaching Out grant from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization to improve end-of-life care for rural and homeless veterans. Funding will be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Hospice Life Care and the Soldiers Home of Holyoke will work collaboratively on the project, which will focus on methods to develop a coordinated network of resources that may identify and assist rural and homeless veterans in need of end-of-life care.

Tortus Technologies Launches Oxygen 1.0

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Tortus Technologies recently released Oxygen 1.0, a workflow-management system. Oxygen is the third component of Tortus’ 92Elements Enterprise Resource Planning business solution, a Web-based system used to manage and coordinate all of the resources, information, and functions of a business from one unified database. Other products in Tortus’ 92Elements suite are Hydrogen, a customer relationship management tool; and Mercury, a custom broadcast E-mail marketing solution. Oxygen is a solution for small-to-mid-sized companies and nonprofits, and is designed to be implemented in stages, which allows organizations to purchase and implement technology at a pace and price they can afford.

Imaging Solutions Earns ISO 9001 Certification

LONGMEADOW — All of the laser toner cartridges now remanufactured by Imaging Solutions are in compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Those standards include specific requirements for a quality-management system as well as a demonstrated ability to employ production standards that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. All cartridges are post-tested 100% before they are boxed and labeled with the ISO 9001 seal.

NBA Developmental League Team Unveils Name, Logo, Affiliations

SPRINGFIELD — The NBA Development League’s team in the city is known as the Armor, which pays tribute to the historic Springfield Armory, which has served as a symbol of strength and stability for Western Mass. and the U.S. since George Washington authorized its creation in 1777. Depicting a strong, armored figure holding a basketball, the logo was developed by Springfield-based Six-Point Creative Works. The five colors featured in the primary logo are red, blue, black, silver, and orange. Both the alternate and extracted logos include four of those colors. The team’s identity was determined following the results of a Name the Team poll, which enabled fans to cast a vote for options including Armor, Colonials, Founders, Spirit, or a write-in candidate. With an emphasis on providing affordable family entertainment and NBA-caliber basketball, the Springfield Armor offers season tickets beginning at $91. For more information, call (413) 746-3263 or visit www.armorhoops.com. In other news, the National Basketball Association recently announced that NBA Springfield will be affiliated with the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New Jersey Nets during its inaugural season. NBA Springfield will be one of two NBA Development League teams to have three NBA affiliates during the 2009-10 campaign, increasing the chances for NBA players to be assigned to Springfield and take court at the MassMutual Center. NBA teams are allowed to assign players in their first or second NBA season to their NBA D-League affiliate.

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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

B & H Foto & Electronics Inc. v. Hallmark Institute of Photography Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods and equipment sold and delivered: $150,866.10
Filed: 6/10/09

GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Leader Home Center Inc. v. Charbonneau & Associates
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $8,218.01
Filed: 6/12/09

Lexjet Corporation v. Hallmark Institute of Photography Inc.
Allegation: Monies due on suit for judgment: $67,129.26
Filed: 6/29/09

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Bartholomew Company v. Hilltop Construction Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of judgment: $65,028.44
Filed: 6/12/09

David Matlasz v. Stanley Swierewski, III, M.D.
Allegation: Permanent bladder damage from negligent ureteral burns: $1,172,201.40
Filed: 6/11/09

Francis R. & Marguerite Miles v. The Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House Inc.
Allegation: Personal injury slip and fall: $39,000
Filed: 6/17/09

Hitachi Capital America Corporation v. G.W. Transport Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of commercial financing agreement: $57,300.78
Filed: 6/08/09

Max P. Marek, Executor of the estate of Julie Marek v. Louis Durkin, M.D. & Holyoke Medical Center Emcare Inc.
Allegation: Wrongful death following improper diagnosis and treatment for pulmonary embolis: $2,036,000
Filed: 6/11/09

Northcan Investments Inc. v. AAH Corporation and Humberto M. Ventura
Allegation: Breach of commercial lease: $200,000+
Filed: 6/12/09

T.D. Bank, N.A. v. Hawk Liquors & Spirits Inc. and J.E.V.A. Inc.
Allegation: Monies owed on two unpaid and defaulted notes: $149,487.24
Filed: 6/12/09

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Marois Construction Company Inc. v. Frank Pendergast Inc. et al
Allegation: Fraud and breach of contract concerning agreement to provide labor and materials: $140,000
Filed: 7/02/09

Peter Shea v. Tarnow Nursery Inc.
Allegation: Defendant provided defective mulch causing damage to home: $30,000+
Filed: 6/29/09

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Marcotte Ford Sales Inc. v. M.D. Autos B.V. a/k/a Inter Leasure Management
Allegation: Vehicle storage claim: $8,950
Filed: 6/12/09

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Premier Supply Group, Inc. v. Kahlenbeck Plumbing & Heating
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,503.31
Filed: 6/30/09

Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Raulston Plumbing & Heating
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $5,455.87
Filed: 6/30/09

Premier Supply Group Inc. v. Shed Plumbing & Heating Corporation
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $15,358.57
Filed: 6/30/09

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Dorothy Davis v. Wales Lounge
Allegation: Unsecured sign fell on patron’s head causing injury: $7,056.67
Filed: 6/03/09

NE Waste Inc. v. MJR & Sons Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $4,269.20
Filed: 6/17/09

Siok and Son Excavation v. WAL Development, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of services rendered: $18,956
Filed: 5/19/09

Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises Inc. v. Huntington Products
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $3,945.26
Filed: 5/22/09

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Bradco Supply Company v. Elad General Contractors Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,278.91
Filed: 6/26/09

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Templeton Auto Parts
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services: $8,336.47
Filed: 6/29/09

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Cerqueira Construction Company, LLC
Allegation: Non-payment of a workers compensation policy: $9,627.68
Filed: 6/29/09

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Poggi Transport v. W & I Construction
Allegation: Non-payment of transportation services: $4,031.44
Filed: 6/09/09

By
Departments

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

AGAWAM

HOG Wild Cycles Inc., 32 Worthington Brook Circle, Agawam, MA 01001. Mark Soticheck, same. Sales and service of motorcycles to the general public.

CHICOPEE

D&H Barrel Corp., 295 James St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Debra Nemiro, 48 Ross Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. The purchase and sale of barrels.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Odin Industries Inc., 14 Deer Park Road, PO Box 714, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Joseph A Reale, 31 Lenox Circle, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Import industry supply from China.

HADLEY

Hadley Massage Therapy Inc., 215 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035. Chun Nu Li, same. Personal service: Massage therapy.

Hampshire Dollar Inc., 367 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035. Mamta Arora, 13 Regina Dr., Windsor Locks, CT 06096. Dollar store.

HUNTINGTON

Blues to Green Inc., 18 Tucker Road, Huntington, MA 01050. Kristin Neville, same. Non-profit to implement programs to educate the general public with respect to the interdependence of human activity and the natural environment and subsequence effects on coastal communities.

SPRINGFIELD

Advanced Valuation Services Inc., 51 Taylor St., Springfield, MA 01103. Michael McNulty, 924 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Real estate appraisals and consulting.

  

The Axia Group Inc., 73 Marketplace, Springfield, MA 01103. Michael R. Long, Same. Insurance.

Bada Bings Bar and Pizzeria Inc., 333 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105. James Vanhouten, same. Restaurant and bar.

Behavioral Health Workforce Leadership Development Institute Inc., 2594 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Maria Ligus, 37 Julia Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Non-profit for charitable, scientific and educational purposes to promote the welfare of Hampden County, and all of its inhabitants by providing direct health and human services.

Halona Enterprises Inc., 19 Davis St., Springfield, MA 01104. John E. Haley, same. To engage in eCommerce activities.

Jmangine Company, 79 Mayflower Road, Springfield, MA 01118. John W. Mangine, same. Home remodeling and repairs.

Wealth Street Corporation, 1655 Main Street, Suite 201, Springfield, MA 01103. Reinaldo Gonzalez, same. Holding entity.

WESTFIELD

Grindstone Mountain Trucking Inc., 13 Cleveland Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Erik Loiko, same. Transportation. Cargo in trucks.

International Machine Products Inc., 1294 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Michael P. Dupuis, same. Manufacturing.

OPINION

By
Opinion
Transportation Reform in Place, but Not Over

When Gov. Patrick recently signed the transportation bill into law, it marked a major step forward in a long and arduous process the Senate began last November. At that time, we wrote about the need for reform before revenue in transportation.

We outlined a series of changes we felt were badly needed, and we are proud that the final legislation we enacted specifically addresses those changes. Rather than simply talking about reform while waiting for others to act, the Senate worked swiftly, diligently, and collaboratively to arrive at this moment.

The new law stands as an example of what can be done when we put individual differences aside and work together to create real and lasting change.

In November, we discussed the need to consolidate the various transportation agencies into a new, unified surface-transportation agency to eliminate waste and duplication.

The new law accomplishes that by establishing the Mass. Department of Transportation. We urged the swift dismantling of the Mass. Turnpike Authority, another goal achieved.

MassDOT will operate on the same accounting systems and fiscal year as the state to create a level of consistency and transparency that was missing under the Turnpike Authority. It will also assume all remaining debt from the Big Dig and be able to engage in public-private partnerships to help fund investments in our transportation systems.

This transportation overhaul was not easy, and required a great deal of diligence and effort. Every decision required our full attention. There were legal and constitutional considerations along the way. And we made it our priority to seek input from stakeholders in our transportation system — from the Legislature and administration to our transportation agencies. We also listened to the Transportation Finance Commission’s recommendations and, most importantly, to the needs and concerns of our constituents across the state.

Shortly after announcing our priorities in November for a cost-efficient, restructured transportation system, the Joint Committee on Transportation held a series of public hearings around the Commonwealth to discuss and study transportation reform and the financing of transportation services. We created a blog to gather input from citizens on transportation issues.

All the information we collected was critical to producing our final plan for a unified, surface transportation authority and taking that first major leap to reforming the delivery of transportation services in the Commonwealth.

Throughout the process, we held steadfast to our insistence on reform before revenue. We strongly opposed a proposal for a significant increase in the state’s gas tax of 19 cents per gallon that did not include any discussion about reform or consolidation. Rather than continuing to throw money into a broken system, we felt, as we do today, that a fundamental overhaul of our transportation services was the better approach.

Now, as we celebrate the passage of transportation reform, we also recognize there is more work to do. Texting while driving remains on the table, as does the issue of impaired driving at any age, both of which the Joint Committee on Transportation took up in recent hearings. We must continue to implement the lessons learned from the Big Dig, and ensure that we do not slide further and further into debt.

The Joint Committee on Transportation intends to hold oversight hearings to monitor the progress of the reforms as they are implemented. We began with the strong conviction of reform before revenue, and we have delivered. Now, we cannot allow our efforts to go to waste. v

Sen. Therese Murray is president of the Massachusetts Senate. Sen. Steven Baddour is chairman of the Joint Committee on Transportation.

By
Departments

Meyers Brothers Kalicks, P.C. announced that Melissa Brown, Senior Associate, has successfully completed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, and has earned a license to practice as a CPA in Massachusetts. She works in the Audit Department of Meyers Brothers, and has worked in public accounting since 2003.

•••••

Maria Magalhaes, a licensed clinical social worker, has joined the behavioral health staff of the Griswold Behavioral Health Center at Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. She provides counseling for children, adolescents, and adults. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

•••••

American International College in Springfield announced the following:
• John Rogers has been named Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness. In his new position, Rogers will coordinate strategic planning for the college as well as campus assessment. He will also oversee the office of Institutional Research. Rogers came to AIC in 1999 as a professor and chair of the Management Department, and was named dean of the School o Business in 2003;
• Gregory Schmutte has been named Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. He joined the faculty in 1979 as a professor of Psychology. He also served as director of Student Development, and was appointed Dean of the School of Psychology and Education in 2002. He was named vice president for Academic Affairs in 2006; and
• Brian O’Shaugnessey has been promoted to Associate Dean of Students. He has served as director of Residence Life at AIC since 1997.

•••••

James J. Tierney has been named to the Board of Trustees for the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke. Tierney is a Sales Executive for the James J. Dowd Insurance Agency. He is a 38-year member of the Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing, where he now serves as a master sergeant. Tierney was appointed by Gov. Deval L. Patrick for a one-year term.

•••••

The Insurance Center of New England announced that Alaine R. Brazier has joined the company in West Springfield as a Personal Account Manager in the personal-lines division.

•••••

MassMutual announced the following:
• Jason Carlough has joined the company as Managing Director for the Metro New York City region; and
• Dan Kretz has joined the company as Director of Sales and Business Development for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

•••••

Edward Weagle, a Senior Project Manager with O’Reilly Talbot & Okun Associates of Springfield, has passed the examination for licensure and obtained professional certification as a licensed site professional. He is now licensed by the state Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals to oversee and direct the assessment and cleanup of oil and hazardous materials release sites in the state.

•••••

Kevin Neill has been named Director of Physician Group Practices for Holyoke Medical Center and Western Massachusetts Physician Associates. In his new role, he will oversee outpatient-affiliated physician practices, including both primary care and specialty care.

•••••

Dr. Aloysius Davis has been named “Outstanding Psychiatrist of the Year for Clinical Psychiatry” at the recent meeting of the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society. He serves as Medical Director of the Behavioral Health Network.

•••••

Jeffrey M. Smith, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Florence Savings Bank in Northampton, was recently named the 2009 Affiliate of the Year by the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley Inc. He has served as chairman of the Affiliate Realtor Work Group and the Realtor of the Year Committee.

•••••

Robert Binnall Sr. has been promoted to Sales Manager, Treating, at Suddekor’s North American headquarters in Agawam. In his new position, Binnall will be responsible for managing the sales and production of new and current product lines produced at the Agawam location and its treating facility in East Longmeadow.

•••••

Dr. Robert Kaslovsky, Pediatric Pulmonologist, has joined the Department of Pediatrics at Baystate Children’s Hospital in Springfield, where he is serving as Chief of the Pediatric Pulmonology Division.

By
Departments

Above and Beyond

The PeoplesBank office at 1240 Sumner Ave. in Springfield was recently recognized by the East Forest Park Civic Assoc. for going above and beyond in improving its neighborhood. Shawn Sheehan (seen here), co-president of the civic association, said the PeoplesBank office was selected because of its design and continued efforts to improve the area. “A major property improvement occurred at 1240 Sumner Ave. when PeoplesBank ripped down a run-down Friendly’s restaurant and replaced it with a new, stylish building that blends well with the recently renovated surrounding buildings,” he said. Melissa Richter (right), branch manager, accepted the award at the Civic Association meeting last month.

New to the Downtown Menu

Izzo’s, an Italian eatery with a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere, opened for business earlier this month. Located on Worthington Street in downtown Springfield, the restaurant, owned and operated by Patsy Izzo, left, and Jimmy Fernandes, features a diverse menu of hearty Italian cuisine, entertainment, and an outdoor seating area.

By
Departments

Ten Phrases that Can — and WIll — Kill Ideas

By EUGENE BERMAN

1 “We tried that before.”

2 “Don’t be ridiculous.”
3 “It costs too much.”
4 “That’s beyond our responsibility.”

5 “It’s too radical a change.”

6 “We don’t have the time.”
7 “We’re too small for it.”
8 “That’s not our problem.”
9 “We’ve never done it before.”

10 “Let’s get back to reality.”

And ten More …

  1. “Why change it; it’s still working.”
  2. “You’re two years ahead of your time.”
  3. “We’re not ready for that.”
  4. “It isn’t in the budget.”
  5. “You can’t teach old dogs new tricks.”
  6. “Let’s form a committee.”
  7. “Top management would never go for it.”
  8. “We did all right without it.”
  9. “Has anyone else ever tried it?”
  10. “It won’t work in our industry.”
Eugene Berman is of counsel with the Springfield-based law firm Bacon Wilson (413) 781-0560.

By
Departments

Ten Points About:

Working with Elected officials

By MAGGIE BERGIN

1. Elected and agency officials work for you only if you put them to work. Being unaware of or unengaged in the political process results in substantial missed opportunities for both you and the policy maker.

2. A handshake still rules. Despite the rise of social media and E-mail, no electronic form of communication comes close to the power of a face-to-face meeting with an elected or agency official.
3. Take the long view. Government affairs is a repeat business based on existing relationships. New programs, funding, and business opportunities are created all the time. Your goal is to be ‘top of mind’ when this happens.
4. Introduce yourself. Always start a meeting by reviewing your company’s history of working with the official’s constituents or client base, overview of current projects or proposals, focus, size, and relationships in the elected official’s district.

5. It’s not the more the merrier! Craft your meetings with elected officials around one or two specific, attainable, and compelling goals. Don’t make a shopping list.

6.Your credit-worthiness is being judged. Elected officials, like your loan officer, judge your credit (also known as political capital). The key to building political capital is to show off your company’s specific accomplishments; provide proof that what you’re saying is true, and highlight your community connections.
7. Be honest. Be prepared to answer any and all questions about your topic, or bring someone with you who can. If you don’t know the answer to a question asked by an elected or agency official, say you don’t know, and offer to follow up with staff.
8. Be considerate. Answer questions simply and clearly; do not go on ad nauseum. Treat staff with respect and courtesy. Show up five minutes early, but expect to wait.
9. Don’t be shy. Did the elected or agency official use an acronym you don’t know? Ask. Do you have questions about how a particular program works? Ask. He or she will be more than happy to answer.

10. It’s just like Mom said: a timely, genuine, and specific thank-you letter should follow any meeting with an elected or agency official. Address the letter to the official, but send it, electronically and in hard copy, to the staff who attended the meeting.

Maggie Bergin is principal with The Art of Politics, a government-affairs consulting company, where she ensures her clients’ meetings with elected officials yield tangible results; (413) 887-7450; [email protected].

By
Departments

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

Adzhigirey, Viktor
126 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Allyn, William D.
2 Hawthorne Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/14/09

Altman, Melvyn W.
P.O. Box 5395
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/09

Belyshev, Vladimir
Belyshev, Irina
49 Dakota Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Berkshire Building Contractors
Abderhalden, Christopher M.
123 New Lenox Road
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Berkshire Second Home Construction
Vandervoort, Walter J.
45 Stockbridge Road
Box 225
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Binczewski, Stefanie L.
166 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Camilleri, Richard
14 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/01/09

Champagne, Michael L.
Champagne, Bridget D.
44 Brigham Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Chaplin, Tina L.
858 Silver Lake St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/13/09

Collins, Brad Garett
1038 North St. Ext.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/05/09

Comi, Ronald J.
Comi, Chrissy A.
334 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/09

Connaughton, Douglas Lee
30 Kenilworth St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/10/09

Cotto, Adalberto
1360 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Cox, Leonard H.
37 Tannery Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Curves Of Wilbraham
Eastwood Park Enterprises
Peck, Linda S.
a/k/a Scibelli, Linda M.
37 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/09

DaRosa, Dale Autilio
28 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Deleon, Franklyn A.
Garcia, Ruth N.
740 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/09

Deren, Robert J.
9 Ely Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Dessources, Marie K.
616 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Devine, Pauline R.
1153A Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/09

Dewkett, Robin Michelle
P.O. Box 449
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Dunn, James A.
PO Box 37
North Hatfield, MA 01066
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Edgecomb, Nancy
20 Glassworks Road
Berkshire, MA 01224
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/09

Epshteyn, Inna
78 R1 Mercury Court
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/09

Fisher, Larry Wayne
111 Foster Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Foskett, Robert M.
Foskett, Rebecca C.
27 Fuller Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/09

Gibson, John E.
Gibson, Barbara J.
42 Adams Road – Lot 10
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Giordano, Robert A.
Giordano, Carolyn
a/k/a Housand, Carolyn
244 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/31/09

Gonzalez, Elvin
180 Mildred Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104-1271
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/09

Gonzalez, Peter
Gonzalez, Amy L.K.
48 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Granger, Michael F.
Granger, Kathleen A.
62 Annable St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Grant, Leslee A.
a/k/a Braxton, Leslee A.
380 Riverglade Dr., Apt. #G
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Gray, Christopher M.
Gray, Diane R.
a/k/a Armitage, Diane R.
34 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/09

Grigas, Timothy J.
39 Morse Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Guillemette, Mark H.
Guillemette, Caroline M.
286 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/09

Hickling, Bertha T.
26 Gilbert St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/12/09

Ironside, Debra M.
21 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Joseph, Casey S.
a/k/a Roark, Casey S.
120 Parker St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/09

Kiefer, Mary J.
25 Corey Colonial
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

LaBonte, David A.
24 Water Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Ledoux, Jerard A.
Ledoux, Dora S.
a/k/a Ledout, Doris S.
81 Clayton Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/09

  

LePage, Denise M.
128 Ridge Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/09

MacDonald, Fred R.
66 Massey St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Martinelli, Cristalle L.
Martinelli, Jason A.
519 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Mazzola, Kara D.
77 Fairfield Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/09

Mc Neice, Kenneth J.
Mc Neice, Maryellen V.
a/k/a McNeice, Maryellen
14 Sixth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

McKinney, Awilda
a/k/a Colon, Awilda
477 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Merchant, Elaine F.
28 Miles Morgan Court
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Nadolski, John A.
Nadolski, Linda M.
38 Greenleaf St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Nolan, Christopher
97 Salem Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Obremski, Polly A.
3 Fruit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Olmoz, Judy A.
93 Plumtree Road Apt. #1
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Ortiz, Arnaldo
269 Stony Hill Road, Apt. T
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/09

Ott, Daryl A.
241 The Meadows
Enfield, CT 06082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Ott, Daryl A.
9 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Pagan, Tammy C.
32 Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Perry, Michael A.
Perry, Carol M.
77 Chapel St.
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/09

Pichardo, Nidia M.
19 Foster St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/01/09

Pittello, Joshua J.
71 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

Queiroga, Martha Anne
a/k/a O’Brien, Martha Anne
29 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Racine, Jon J.
Racine, Cynthia L.
34 Highland Ave.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Rettura, Virginia Ann
2559 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/09

Rios, Pedro
Rios, Magda
33 Queensbury Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Robert, Glenn A.
Robert, Lisa A.
a/k/a Borey, Lisa A.
a/k/a Richards, Lisa A.
171 Veazie St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/09

Roman, Ana L.
45 Dewey St., Apt. 207
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/02/09

Rondeau, Catherine A.
431 Pleasant St.
Southbridge, MA 01550
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/05/09

Rosenberg, Steven
121 Plunkett St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/09

Roy, Rhonda T.
a/k/a Swann, Rhonda T.
20 Woodstock St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Sarmuk, James J.
66 Hawthorne Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Sauvageau, Bruce D.
Sauvageau, Dawna L.
65 Shepard Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/01/09

Shear Maddness
Rosati, Brian J.
Podosek-Rosati, Kathleen M.
20 Terry Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/11/09

Sheehan, James F.
41 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Small, David H.
21 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/08/09

Snow, Kathleen
Snow, David P.
350 West St. #5
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/04/09

Somers, Alan Roger
Somers, Juliann Marie
16 Mechanic St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/10/09

St. John, Robert J.
St. John, Mona L.
24 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/15/09

Tann, Chheuth
Sam, Rithdek D.
20 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/07/09

Thomas, Eric D.
Thomas, Kari-Lynn Elizabeth
33 Lead Mine Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/09/09

Torres, Miguel S.
Belden Ct., Unit O3
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/31/09

Vieu, Kenneth J.
151 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 06/05/09

Zeng, Chang Yong
P.O. Box 80641
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 06/03/09

By
Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of June 2009.

AGAWAM

Six Flags New England
1623 Main St.
$45,000 — Install four covered canopies to cover new electronic lockers

Six Flags New England
1623 Main St.
$35,000 — Install new steel structure for “Water Tower”

AMHERST

East Amherst Village Inc.
58 North East St.
$3,000 — Line and rebuild chimney

Gillen Development Corp.
401-409 Main St.
$2,500 — Construct a waiting room within existing office

Pioneer Valley Living Care
1 Spencer Dr.
$12,500 — Build walls and windows on exterior porch for three-season use

CHICOPEE

J. Polep, Inc.
285 McKinstry Ave.
$20,000 — Construction of new office space

Leclerc Properties, LLC
75-79 Springfield St.
$34,000 — Renovations

PNCU
46 Main St.
$175,000 — Renovations to accommodate a loan department

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
43 Main St.
$136,000 — Install sprinkler system in basement, first floor, bell tower, and attic

David Fagnaund
231 Main St.
$7,500 — Raise floor level in rear room

People’s Massage Inc.
1 Northampton St.
$6,000 — Replace ceilings in two rooms

Valerie Hood
1 Northampton St.
$10,000 — Construction of a lavatory on second floor

GREENFIELD

Dimitriou Panagiotis
256 Federal St.
$5,000 — Installation of a fire alarm system

HOLYOKE

Wilbraham Tire
155 Elm St.
$17,000 — New roof

LUDLOW

T.D. Bank N.A.
549 Center St.
$157,000 — Alterations

 

  

NORTHAMPTON

Mark Monska
47 Pleasant St.
$10,000 — Frame and sheetrock concrete walls

Richard Abuza
181 Main St.
$2,000 — Lower fourth-floor rear hall exit door to eliminate steps

Richard LaValley
241 King St.
$9,500 — Remove non-bearing walls and construct partitions

Richard Netto
31 Lyman Road
$2,800 — Construct walkway and deck on existing roof

SOUTH HADLEY

Mt. Holyoke Boathouse
50 College St.
$1,123,000 — Construction of new boat house

T.D. Banknorth
460 Newton St.
$8,000 — Alterations

U.S. Industrial
28 Gaylord St.
$150,000 — Renovations

SPRINGFIELD

983 Page Blvd., LLC
983 Page Blvd.
$30,000 — Construction of three interior building mezzanines

East Springfield Animal Center
525 Page St.
$53,000 — Build addition to left side of building

Friends of the Homeless
755 Worthington St.
$5,871,000 — New construction for Homeless Assistance Center

SIS Center Inc.
1441 Main St.
$81,000 — New non-bearing partitions and finish work

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$74,000 — Furnish and install pre-engineered steel building

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Leon Normandeau
40 Hayes Ave.
$10,000 — Renovate 1,700 square feet of space

Rhauna Rhauat
437 Riverdale St.
$8,000 — New 372-square-foot entry way in motel

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

Capital One Bank, N.A. v. Genesys Comp Tech and Steven M. Jimmo
Allegation: Balance owed on credit agreement: $17,858.14
Filed: 5/15/09

Steven McNamara v. King Ward Trailways
Allegation: Operator negligence causing passenger injury: $3,500
Filed: 5/26/09

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Laura L. Dziuban and Heath M. Rawling v. Christie L. Miller, M.D., Armando E. Lopez, M.D., and Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Allegation: Defendant negligently performed a laparoscopic tubal ligation: $1,080,000
Filed: 6/09/09

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Mark Amoroso v. Techni-Products Inc.
Allegation: Monies owed on a commission contract: $64,000
Filed: 4/16/09

Titan Roofing Inc. v. Struever Brothers Eccles & Rouse Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of roofing work completed: $137,255.06
Filed: 4/14/09

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Massachusetts Property Insurance Co. v. Wagner Spray Tech Corp.
Allegation: Product liability in defective drill battery charger, causing extensive property damage: $394,635.59
Filed: 4/02/09

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Hampden Papers Inc. v. Central Transport International Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and negligence: $11,229.92
Filed: 6/01/09

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

Ed Harrington Inc. v. Murphy Building Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods and services rendered and breach of contract: $10,884.99
Filed: 5/19/09

LHR Inc. v. Michelson Equipment Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods and services rendered: $3,482.44
Filed: 5/11/09

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

George Langlitz III v. Advanced Contracting Enterprises Inc. and Brian Walker
Allegation: Breach of contract and negligence in roofing contract: $22,384.55
Filed: 4/28/09

PDQ Billing Services v. Springfield Optometric Assoc.
Allegation: Non-payment of medical billing services: $10,194.77
Filed: 5/04/09

Sysco Food Services of CT, LLC v. J&L Subway Inc. and Jeffrey Beaulieu
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $11,936.88
Filed: 4/10/09

By
Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of June 2009.

AMHERST

Little Sprout Family Daycare
180 East Leverett Road
David Dali

Options for Adults with Autism
39 Autumn Lane
Naomi Dratfield

Womens Movement
41 Southpoint Dr.
Pamela Dutta

CHICOPEE

Gideon
290 Schoolhouse Road
Pavel Arbuzov

Hall of Fame Barber Shop
734 Chicopee St.
Pedro Bocachica

WV Cleaning Services
449 Montcalm St.
Wellington Corradi

EASTHAMPTON

Babylon International Co.
35 Holly Circle
Allison B. S. Ni

Fran the Handy Man
342 Main St.
Francis P. Plourd

GREENFIELD

Glamorous
114 Wells St.
Ryan Kus

Urban Transit & Logistics
258 Chapman St.
Jennifer Perrault

HADLEY

Megan’s Valley Garden & Landscape
8 Mill Valley Road
Brenda Fyden Kevez

Viking Ventures
100 Venture Way
Bruce Hefflon

HOLYOKE

Archie’s Mini Mart
81 North Bridge St.
Hector Archilla

Evelyn’s Market
399 Main St.
Diego Sanchez

Holyoke Beauty Supply
331 High St.
Musa Dukuray

Ron’s Auto Care
150 Suffolk St.
Ron Poirier

Studio 211
4 Open Square Way
Elizabeth J. Korostynski

Tony’s Shop
451 High St.
Jose Baez

LUDLOW

City Waste
437 East St.
Julia Lalbert

Mr. Home
74 Aslak Dr.
Bill Sweeney

Trademark Custom Installations
29 Barrett St.
Timothy Muir

NORTHAMPTON

Disney Family Fun Group
244 Main St.
Buena Vista Maganinos Inc.

Lia Toyota
280 King St.
LTL Automotive LLC

Patricia Jalette Counseling & Neurotherapy
53 Center St.
Patricia Jalette

Wayside Auto Body Inc.
376 Easthampton Road
Frank N. Fornier III

PALMER

China House Restaurant
1240 Park St.
Alby Ngan

Complete Truck & Auto Repair
543 Wilbraham Road
Robert Larose

Northern Construction Services
1516 Park St.
John Divito

SOUTH HADLEY

Helping Hands
7 Hadley St.
Karen L. Bernard

Liberty Airport Service
103 Main St.
Ivonne Rivera-Mora

Perg Insurance and Investment
17 College St.
John Gauthier

Western Mass Solar
98 Lyman St.
Landry Property

SPRINGFIELD

Kultura Borikua
92 Melha Ave.
Jose Borges

  

Ladies First
1366 Allen St.
Quincy E. Cook

Laura Ann Quilla
49 Dutchess St.
Laura Ann Quilla

Leannie’s Variety
2291 Main St.
Maria Bonilla

Main Street Mini Market
93 Main St.
Jessica Quinones

Master Star Design Com
87 Manhattan St.
Edgar Wilcox

Meko Tran
35 Larkspur St.
Monday Adenomon

Mr. Wireless
737 Liberty St.
Gilberto Banchs Sr.

Namco, LLC
1500 Boston Road
Anabela Cruz

Oakley Residential Appraisal
36 Marengo Park
Gary E. Oakley

One Stop Discount Liquor
494 Central St.
HTMD Inc.

Pridemore Affiliates
340 Cooley St.
Edith I. Savoy

Pryme & Shyne
17 Sherbrooke St.
Patricia Ann Depeau

Purdy
670 Boston Road
Louis E. Stelato

R & L Express Courier
152 Lebanon St.
Rodney E. Ball

Ray’s Truck Sales
143 Parker St.
Anita Bednarz

Reynoso Construction
92 Grenada Terrace
Florencio Reynoso

South End Package Store
32 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Faiza Atif

Spring Valley Mart
612 Carew St.
Masood Ghani

State Line Snacks
54 Hampden St.
Thomas Joseph Fortier

Stepping Out in Heels
137 King St.
Leslie Nembhard

The Garden Doctor
28 Parker St.
Randolph Conway Bray

The Lioness Group
396 Canon Circle
Natasha Zena Clark

Williams Home Improvement
71 Green St.
William Aponte

WESTFIELD

Celtic Masonary
39 Hopkins Road
Paul McGuinness

Morin Home Improvement
98 Old Farm Road
Christopher Morin

Penske Truck Leasing
323 Lockhouse Road
John Hoyt

Signature Landscaping, LLC
7 Crown St.
John McVeigh

The Home Depot
1111 Southampton Road
Steven Taplits

Therapeutic Massage Center of Westfield
24 School St.
Therese C. Hentnick

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ben’s & Viktor’s Tile Work
44 Riverdale St.
Shokov Veniamin

Borgatti Auto Sales
68 Baldwin St.
Vincent Borgatti

Class A. Graphics Inc.
380 Union St.
Kenneth DaSilva

Express 1 New England
632 Westfield St.
Todd Tibodeau

Omega Cleaners
1238 Riverdale St.
Joo B. Lee

Tournament Squad
358 Park St.
Heather Lynch

By
Departments

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

AGAWAM

HOG Wild Cycles Inc.32 Worthington Brook Circle, Agawam, MA 01001. Mark Soticheck, same. Sales and service of motorcycles to the general public.

CHICOPEE

D&H Barrel Corp., 295 James St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Debra Nemiro, 48 Ross Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. The purchase and sale of barrels.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Odin Industries Inc., 14 Deer Park Road, PO Box 714, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Joseph A Reale, 31 Lenox Circle, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Import industry supply from China.

HADLEY

Hadley Massage Therapy Inc., 215 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035. Chun Nu Li, same. Personal service: Massage therapy.

Hampshire Dollar Inc., 367 Russell St., Hadley, MA 01035. Mamta Arora, 13 Regina Dr., Windsor Locks, CT 06096. Dollar store.

HUNTINGTON

Blues to Green Inc., 18 Tucker Road, Huntington, MA 01050. Kristin Neville, same. Non-profit to implement programs to educate the general public with respect to the interdependence of human activity and the natural environment and subsequent effects on coastal communities.

SPRINGFIELD

Advanced Valuation Services Inc., 51 Taylor St., Springfield, MA 01103. Michael McNulty, 924 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Real estate appraisals and consulting.

  

The Axia Group Inc., 73 Marketplace, Springfield, MA 01103. Michael R. Long, same. Insurance.

Bada Bings Bar and Pizzeria Inc., 333 East Columbus Ave., Springfield, MA 01105. James Vanhouten, same. Restaurant and bar.

Behavioral Health Workforce Leadership Development Institute Inc., 2594 Main St., Springfield, MA 01107. Maria Ligus, 37 Julia Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. Non-profit for charitable, scientific and educational purposes to promote the welfare of Hampden County, and all of its inhabitants by providing direct health and human services.

Gaw High-speed Internet Inc., 75 Marketplace, Suite 400, Springfield, MA 01103. Josh Garza, 136 Hillcrest Terrace, Brattleboro, VT 05301.Wireless Internet service provider.

Halona Enterprises Inc., 19 Davis St., Springfield, MA 01104. John E. Haley, same. To engage in eCommerce activities.

Jmangine Company, 79 Mayflower Road, Springfield, MA 01118. John W. Mangine, same. Home remodeling and repairs.

Wealth Street Corporation, 1655 Main Street, Suite 201, Springfield, MA 01103. Reinaldo Gonzalez, same. Holding entity.

WESTFIELD

Grindstone Mountain Trucking Inc., 13 Cleveland Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Erik Loiko, same. Transportation. Cargo in trucks.

International Machine Products Inc., 1294 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Michael P. Dupuis, same. Manufacturing.

By
Departments

MassMutual Honored with Green Enterprise IT Award

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Financial Group was recently recognized as a 2009 Green Enterprise IT Award winner by the Uptime Institute. MassMutual won in the category of ‘Data Center Energy Efficiency Improvement: Joint IT and Facilities.’ The award notes MassMutual’s work in creating a green, energy-efficient, and cutting-edge data center through collaboration between the company’s IT and Facilities departments. Through the project, MassMutual has realized a savings of more than $3.1 million and roughly 8.1 million kilowatt hours of energy. The Uptime Institute’s Symposium 2009 drew applicants from more than 40 companies in 10 industrial categories to present their innovations in lean, clean, and green enterprise computing. For more information on all of the winners, visit www.uptimeinstitute.org.

Easthampton Savings Supports Library

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Savings Bank has made its first donation of $8,000 to Friends of the Westhampton Memorial Library. Friends of the Westhampton Memorial Library has raised sufficient funding to begin the Town Center Project, which will convert the Parsonage, a historic building in the center of Westhampton, into a library. The project is expected to be completed next year. The bank has pledged to donate a total of $25,000 to the Westhampton Town Center Library Project over three years.

Quality Printing Receives Award

PITTSFIELD — Quality Printing Co. Inc. has won a Silver Award in the 2009 National Calendar Awards for its 2009 A Closer Look at the Berkshires calendar, printed on a Komori six-color press. The award was given in the wall-calendar promotional division, with judging centered on the quality of artwork, photography, and graphics. The calendar is a 25th-anniversary edition and features a four-color process with silver metallic ink and an overall satin coat. Full-color images depicted for each month are from the company’s annual photography and art contest. The Calendar Marketing Assoc. of Wheaton, Ill., sponsors the awards contest each year.

Goodwill Moving to Page Boulevard

SPRINGFIELD — The Goodwill Industries facility on Dorset Street will soon become the future site of the Martin Luther King Charter School of Excellence as Goodwill moves its operations to 1125 Page Boulevard. For more than 40 years, Goodwill has used the Dorset Street site as a training and employment center for the disabled and disadvantaged and as a donation collection site.

Chamber of Commerce Fills Backpacks

SOUTH HADLEY and GRANBY — The Helping Hand Committee of the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce concluded its Spring Fill a Backpack Drive by recently delivering 20 cartons of school supplies to the Plains School in South Hadley and the West Street School in Granby. In the fall, youngsters will hopefully have enough school supplies so that teachers and parents should not have to be asked to provide them out of pocket, according to Mary Sudyka, chair of the Helping Hand Committee. The success of the drive was made possible by donors including Chicopee Savings Bank, Easthampton Savings Bank, Florence Savings Bank, Paul Boudreau, Gary Smith, Ira Brezinsky, The Egg & I, Bruce Pratt, Avery Dennison, Family Cuts, and Old Towne Garage. The South Hadley School administration staff, and Michael Quesnel and Debbie Buckley of the Granby School Committee also made donations to the cause.

SPHS Launches MercyPlus.Com

SPRINGFIELD — The Internet has become an important tool for consumers in recent years, as they research products and price before making a purchase. This new way of shopping, called ‘E-commerce,’ has experienced rapid growth in all sectors of the retail industry, including the purchase of health care-related items. To best position for this trend, the Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) has launched MercyPlus, a new online store that offers a wide range of health care and wellness products including specialized medical equipment and supplies, nutrition supplements, health-related books and videos, and fitness training devices. “When consumers shop for health care-related items, they want high-quality products from a trusted source,” said Mark Fulco, senior vice president of Strategy and Marketing for SPHS. “The products available through MercyPlus meet those needs, with the added benefit of shopping in the comfort and convenience of their own home. As an online hospital store, MercyPlus extends the SPHS continuum of care while furthering our ongoing relationships with patients and the community at large.” Visitors to the mercyplus.com Web site are able to browse through categories to find available products. These categories include ‘Aids for Daily Living,’ ‘Heart Health,’ ‘Mom and Baby,’ ‘Cancer Care,’ ‘Orthopedics and Therapy,’ and ‘Wellness.’ Visitors are also able to ‘Shop by Condition’ for books that provide information and products to ease the symptoms of specific medical conditions like allergies, diabetes, and sleep disorders. The Web store features special sections with products for employees, such as uniform scrubs, lab coats, protective eyewear, caps, and masks. MercyPlus shoppers may also take advantage of a loyalty program, with ‘reward’ points based on the individual’s retail purchases. These points accrue with each purchase and can be redeemed for merchandise discounts and special offers. SPHS employees are also encouraged to use their flexible spending accounts when shopping on the MercyPlus Web site.

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

Total Air Supply Inc. v. Statewide Mechanical Contracting Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $21,105.24
Filed: 5/28/09

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Jeremiah Racine, executor of the estate of Gertrude Racine v. Adam Blacksin, M.D. and the Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., LLC
Allegation: Wrongful death: $8,000
Filed: 5/18/09

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Ronald Germaine v. J&G Foods Inc.
Allegation: Plaintiff sustained injuries when struck on the head by a defective door: $60,000
Filed: 4/15/09

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Colvest/Belchertown, LLC v. Rehabilitation Institute of Western MA Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract by failing to make payments under a written agreement: $47,522.93
Filed: 6/01/09

James Corey v. Sturdy Home Improvement Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract for home improvement and unfair and deceptive practices: $87,180
Filed: 5/18/09

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Berkshire Westwood Graphics Group Inc. v. Newprint Offset Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $18,558.13
Filed: 5/12/09

NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

J&E Precision Tool Inc. v. YRC Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract and breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing: $25,000
Filed: 5/26/09

Weslee Sicard v. Staples Inc.
Allegation: Emotional distress: $5,000
Filed: 5/19/09

SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Bradco Supply Corp. v. TNT General Contracting
Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $4,998.45
Filed: 5/06/09

Comcast Spotlight Inc. v. Planet Granite Inc.
Allegation: Non-payment of advertising services rendered: $3,488.28
Filed: 5/06/09

By
Departments

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

CHICOPEE

Nucleo Sportinguista De Chicopee Inc., 147-149 Exchange St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Antonio J. Forte, 173 Summit Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. To establish and maintain a place for holding meetings; to encourage and perform civic, cultural, and social activities relating to the sport of soccer.

EASTHAMPTON

New Beginnings Chiropractic, P.C., 41 South St. Unit 1, Easthampton, MA 01027. Matthew J. Charles, Same. Chiropractic services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Richard Kane & Associates LTD, 87 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Richard Kane, 1 Kelly Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Perform real estate appraisals.

LUDLOW

Rebingham Inc., 11 Nash Hill Road Suite 1, Ludlow, MA 01056. Reginald E. Bingham, Same. To engage in real estate activities.

NORTHAMPTON

Amna Trading Inc., 776 North King St., Northampton, MA 01060. Babar Hussain, 73 Bartlett St., Apt. 3089, Northampton, MA 01060. Gasoline and retail trading products.

SOUTH HADLEY

Re-energizer Inc., 20 Jewett Lane, South Hadley, MA 01075. Peter McAvoy, same. To collect manufacture, and re-sell fuel energy in solid and liquid form, as well as insulation material, derived from plant-based waste products and freshly grown plants.

SPRINGFIELD

Axiom Insurance Agency Inc., One Monarch Place, Suite 2510, Springfield, MA 01103. Peter K. Kenyon, Same. Insurance agency.

Cabos Fashions Inc., 795 Liberty St., Springfield, MA 01104. Edwin Acevedo, 1264 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. Retail clothing.

Cristo Sana Y Salva Corporation, 43 Pendleton Ave., Apt. 10A, Springfield, MA 01109. Juan Ocasio, Same. Community outreach to spread the gospel.

  

WESTFIELD

Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Una Luz En Tu Camino, 124 Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Elier Rodriguez, Same. To do outreach work to promote the gospel for a better living.

Tekoa Country Club Inc., 459 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Daniel S. Burack, 157 Somers Road, PO Box 414, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities.

WESTHAMPTON

Meehan Properties Inc., 19 Perry Hill Road, Westhampton, MA 01027. James Meehan, Same. Commercial property development and rental.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Cafeno’s Inc., 380 Union St., Suite 55, West Springfield, MA 01089. Steven Sheldon, 131 Reservoir Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Own, operate, and manage Internet cafes.

Freeline Transportation Services, Inc., 25 George St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Aliaksandr Tabolich, 126 Union St., Westfield, MA 01085. Operating specialty and dedicated services of transporting passengers via minivans, limousine, and other passenger vehicles on a for-hire basis.

WILBRAHAM

Independence Home Improvement Inc., 60 Manchonis Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. David J Magazu, Same. Sales and home improvement contracting services for residential homes and properties.

New England Sewer & Drain Inc., 20 Cottage Ave., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Jeannine C. O’Brien, 1 Carol Ann Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Construction, installation, and repair of sewer pipes and linings.

By
Departments

CT Business Expo

The 2009 CT Business Expo, staged June 4 at the Connecticut Convention Center, featured several hundred exhibitors, including many from Western Mass., and thousands of visitors. Above, representing the event’s main sponsor, Comcast Business Services, and its Western New England region were, from left, John Howlett, sales manager; Thomas Rausch, business account executive; Jeffrey Freyer, vice president of Business Services; and James Robinson, business account executive.

ERC5 Annual Meeting

The East of the River Chamber (ERC5) recently staged its annual meeting at Hampden Country Club. Attendees heard a keynote address from John Regan, above, executive vice president for Government Affairs for the Associated Industries of Mass. At left, Joseph Lawler, right, treasuer of ERC5 and a benefits manager for the Wilbraham-based Gaudreau Group Insurance and Financial Services Agency, presents a plaque to David Leslie, controller with the Longmeadow-based retirement community Glenmeadow, recognizing his work as the first chairman of the ERC5.

Cabinet Meeting

BnC Kitchens in Enfield recently staged grand-opening ceremonies at its showcase on Moody Road. The event was catered by Max’s Tavern, which used one of the custom kitchens to prepare appetizers. From left are Mike St.Germain, president of Atlantic Woodcraft; William Sullivan, vice president of commercial lending for PeoplesBank; and Bob Villeneuve, vice president of sales for BnC Kitchens.

OPINION

By
Opinion
The Race for Clean-energy Innovation

On a recent congressional delegation to Hong Kong, I toured a factory that is developing a thin solar cell that can be put on windows to generate electricity from the sun with zero carbon emissions. I thought of 1366 Technologies, a company in Lexington that is also racing to get advanced solar technologies to market.

It may seem like your typical competition between two companies, but this race is about much more than the solar market. It is about the race for trillions of dollars in clean-energy investments. As President Obama says, “the nation that leads in 21st-century clean energy is the nation that will lead the 21st-century global economy.”

And if we win the race, it could bring 150,000 new jobs and billions of dollars to Massachusetts.

American companies would get an edge with passage of the Waxman-Markey bill, the most sweeping energy legislation Congress has considered in a generation. The plan would end America’s dangerous dependence on foreign oil; increase the amount of clean energy we produce; make our buildings, homes, cars, and trucks more efficient; and cut the harmful carbon pollution causing global warming.

The bill requires that 20% of our electricity in 2020 come from clean-energy sources like solar or wind, or from energy efficiency. It establishes ‘clean-energy innovation hubs’ around the country to help researchers and inventors move their ideas from the lab to the market.

It also aims to reduce carbon emissions from major U.S. sources 83% by 2050 compared with 2005 levels, and saves consumers money at the pump by investing $20 billion to retool America’s auto manufacturers to produce electric cars that don’t use any gasoline.

The Waxman-Markey bill would invest more than $190 billion in clean-energy technologies that will go to the companies, research institutions, and entrepreneurs smart enough, agile enough, and innovative enough to devise the next great clean-energy technology.

Many of these cutting-edge companies will be in Massachusetts.

The state has always led the way in innovation, but, like the rest of America, our technological dominance is threatened. Germany has emerged as the global photovoltaic market, even though Massachusetts has 30% better solar resources. Korea and Japan are leapfrogging America in battery and electric-vehicle technology, even though we pioneered invention of these technologies.

Today, only one-fourth of the world’s top renewable-energy companies are American-owned, because we have failed to put in place a set of policies to promote alternative energy sources. China is spending $12.6 million per hour on clean-energy development and is preparing to invest $440 billion to $660 billion this year in clean-energy development.

As I traveled around China, I saw countless examples of how Chinese investments in clean energy are bearing fruit, from the solar company in Hong Kong to electric-car factories in Tianjin. And I came back thinking that these jobs belong in Massachusetts.

There are signs of a clean-energy economic recovery sprouting over our region. There is American Superconductor in Devens, a company pioneering wind-turbine designs and working on new power-cable systems to connect sources of renewable energy to the rest of the country. Marlborough’s Evergreen Solar is on track to be manufacturing 160 megawatts of solar panels annually, and recently opened a larger factory. These are only two local examples of the next generation of American entrepreneurs who stand poised to capitalize on the clean-energy revolution.

The American economy and the American dream have succeeded because we refuse to be shackled to old technologies and business as usual, but instead always look for the newest idea or opportunity.

In Massachusetts, we have the brain power. We have the potential. What we need are the right policies to unleash this revolution. And with the Waxman-Markey bill, the next great revolution will come to New England, as we shape a new-energy destiny for the nation.

U.S. Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) is chairman of twin climate and energy panels in the House.

By
Departments

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

Acus, Donald Edward
Mayfield, Heidi Ann
7 Ranch Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Adams, Christine A.
69 Hazel St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Agostini, Michael J.
Agostini, Candice Teresa
321 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Allain, Richard L.
Allain, Dorothy D.
80 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Antigua-Vargas, Felix
Antigua, Maria
P.O. Box 30352
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Avigliano, Robyn Jude
110 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Bassett, Chad M.
Bassett, Vanessa L.
215 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Batchelor, Clifford F.
532 Cottage St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Bazelak, Annette A.
93 Better Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Beattie, Jennifer L.
37 Helen St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Beattie, Peter R.
45 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Beaulieu, Scott Andrew
Beaulieu, Brook T.
a/k/a Nelson, Brook Tiffany
18 Pepper Ridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Begin, Joseph L.
Begin, Patricia E.
77 May Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Bergman, Daniel Jason
381 North Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Berman, Barbara Ann
179 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Billingsley, David R.
Billingsley, Mary D.
15 Brittany Road
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Blackmer, Richard N.
55 Adams St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Blase, Roxann J.
61 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Bodzioch, Joseph S.
70 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Bourdages, Reginald
Bourdages, Tammy M.
519 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Bressette, Lauren Elizabeth
121 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Brodeur, Michelle Hazel
10 Kellogg St. 2nd FL
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Cadieux, Pauline May
168 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Caputo, Gregory M.
102 Spadina Parkway
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Cardaropoli, Claudio
4 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Carrano, Francesco Antonio
71 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Christenson, Jessica L.
320 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Connell, Thomas William
Connell, Patricia LeDoux
110 Circle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Crogan, Jean A.
85 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Cunningham, Lindsay Aaron
491 Bridge St., Apt. 4
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Davis, Penelope R.
5 Meadowood Dr.
South Deerfield, MA 01373
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Demos, Julie Suzanne
641 Springfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Emerson, Rachelle Ann
a/k/a Cribley, Rachelle Ann
21 River St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Field, Erin M.
33 Appleton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Figueroa, Eliodoro
Figueroa, Joanny
a/k/a Vargas, Joanny
103 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Floyd, Melissa M.
81 Dartmouth St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Fuentes, Celia
114 1/2 Hampden St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Giza, Linda Y.
PO Box 201
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Gonzalez, Eddie
51 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Haggett, Steven C.
Haggett, Kathryn T.
a/k/a Reed, Kathryn T.
850 Royalston Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Hines, Adrienne D.
84 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Humphrey, Robert
141 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Illhardt, Cindy L.
a/k/a Lavigne, Cindy L.
1850 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Integrative & Complementation
Guiel, Robert J.
142 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Jimenez, Lydia
310 Stafford St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Karowski, Robert E.
1018 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Kedzierski, Daniel J.
37 Harvard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Klavenski, Suzann L.
78 George St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Klituscope Pictures
Denise Flaim Consulting
Klitus, Thomas Anthony
Flaim, Denise Marie
7 Clark Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Kolod, Emily J.
100 Elm St. Apt. 3R
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Kroll, Robert J.
Kroll, Shelly D.
682 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

LaFleur, James Leo
34 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Lagace, Lee M.
284 Main St., Apt. 14
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

LeClair, Kathleen H.
a/k/a Lolos, Kathleen Helen
66 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Lee, Tammie J.
166 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/18/09

 

 

LIA REALTY, LLC,
P O Box 2439
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Lightcap, Tammy L.
a/k/a Norton, Tammy L.
7 Cross St., Apt.#1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Lindsey LTD. Auto Detailing
Lindsey, Michael E.
Lindsey, Kristy M.
43 Queen Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Linnell, Theodore R
Linnell, Tammy L
122 1/2 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

MacDonald, Kenneth Paul
210 River Road
Whately, MA 01093
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Maciorowski, Stanley W.
Maciorowski, Gail H.
137 Linseed Road
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Malossini, Melissa
a/k/a Davis, Melissa
15 Euclid Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

McCourt, Matthew James
McCourt, Phyllis Marie
125 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/20/09

McGovern, John G.
186 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

McMahon, Kevin Michael
McMahon, Shannon Rose
a/k/a Veroneau-McMahon, S. R.
12 Brentwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Millennium Hair Salon
Dominick, Dinita A.
a/k/a Nikonczyk, Dinita A.
a/k/a Bushey, Dinita A.
359 Bookside Circle
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Monska, Justin G.
46 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Moseley, Holly Louise
80 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/17/09

Nartowicz, Philip J.
Nartowicz, Christine M.
a/k/a Fields Nartowicz, Christine M.
312 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Neidzwiecki, Rebecca D.
17 Apache Dr.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

O’Donnell, Maureen Elizabeth
266 Grove St., #21
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Packard, Corey
Packard, Lauren
a/k/a Nelson, Lauren
203 Bechan Rd # 25
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Page Product Design Inc.
Page, Matthew Edwin
111 Nonotuck St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Pagnoni, Claire F.
379 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Parker, Steven C.
Parker, Deborah A.
2205 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Perkins, Christopher S.
Perkins, Magaly C.
a/k/a Crespo, Magaly
50 Baldwin Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Perry, Robert W.
Perry, Dianna L.
a/k/a McCormick, Dianna L.
33 Virginia Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Perry, Tina M.
9 Victorian Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Petty, Kelly M.
373 Allen Park Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Powell, Larry T.
63 Estabrook St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Price, Tracy L.
22 Mountain Brook Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Proudy, Patricia
75 Swamp Road
West Stockbridge, MA 01266
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Ralph John Auto Sales
Catanese, Ralph J.
Catanese, Virginia S.
814 Daniel Shays Highway
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Raymond, Matthew A.
100 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Red Oak Paving
Red Oak General Contractors
Bellinghausen, Philip G.
610 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Rosario, Jose O.
Rosario, Gloria M.
123 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Sabot, Theodore Jay
Sabot, Carol Schiff
23 Walden Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Shaw, Brian P.
Shaw, Christina M.
a/k/a Bell, Christina Marie
10 Dewey Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Sheehan, Lloyd E.
P.O. Box 3
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/30/09

Smashing China
Cunha, M. Edite
PO Box 149
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Smith, Robert L.
Smith, Holly A.
131 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Stetson, Andrew Joseph
23 Phillips St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Sweeney, Paul J
19 Haywood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Tebo, Ronald J.
Tebo, Sandra L.
864 Cronin Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Teele, Gary G.
Teele, Tiana N.
187 Kennebunk St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/22/09

Troiano, Claire Angela
153 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Turner, Willam E.
400 West Housatonic St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/29/09

Underwood, Amy M.
Underwood, Scott J.
7 Laurier Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/26/09

Urban, Thomas E.
Urban, Pamela J.
11 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/21/09

Van Ness, Dawn W.
P.O. Box 1303
East Otis, MA 01029
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Wachta, Bruce Michael
121 North Main St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/28/09

Ware, Maria S.
17 High St., #7
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

Wilcox, Gordon D.
519 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/25/09

Williams, Blaine A.
Williams, Linda L.
39 Pioneer Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/18/09

Williford, Everett E.
Williford, Patricia L.
66 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/20/09

Woods, Jarel Anthony
48 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/19/09

Zwinski, Irene A.
101-A Wilson St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 05/27/09

By
Departments

Survey: Limited Job Market Expected in Area

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield area employers expect to hire at a cautious pace during the third quarter of 2009, according to the recent Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. From July to September, 14% of the companies interviewed plan to hire more employees, while 22% expect to reduce their payrolls. Additionally, 60% expect to maintain their current staff levels, and 4% are not certain of their hiring plans. For the coming quarter, job prospects appear best in professional and business services and leisure/hospitality services. Employers in durable-goods manufacturing, non-durable-goods manufacturing, transportation and utilities, information, financial activities, education and health services, and government plan to reduce staffing levels, while hiring in construction and wholesale and retail trade is expected to remain unchanged. Of the more than 28,000 employers surveyed in the U.S., 15% expect to increase their staff levels during the July-to-September period, while 13% expect to reduce their payrolls, resulting in a net employment outlook of 2%. Also, 67% of employers expect no change in hiring, and 5% are undecided about third-quarter 2009 hiring plans. The next Manpower Employment Outlook Survey will be released Sept. 8 to report hiring expectations for the fourth quarter of 2009. The complete survey results can be found at www.us.manpower/com/meos.

Year-over-year Delinquency Rate Climbs

NEW YORK — Average bank-card borrower debt inched upward nationally by 0.8% to $5,776 from the previous quarter’s $5,729, and by 4.1% compared to the first quarter of 2008 ($5,548), according to a new report by TransUnion. The highest state-average bank-card debt remains in Alaska at $7,476, followed by Tennessee at $6,869 and Nevada at $6,677. The lowest average bank-card debt was found in Iowa ($4,300), followed by North Dakota ($4,414) and West Virginia ($4,640). Nationally, the bank card delinquency rate increased to 1.32% in the first quarter of 2009, up 9.1% over the previous quarter. Year-over-year, bank-card delinquencies increased 11% to 1.3%. Incidence of bank card delinquency was highest in Nevada (2.4%), followed by Florida (1.9%) and Arizona (1.7%). Information for the analysis is culled quarterly from approximately 27 million anonymous, individual credit files, providing a real-life perspective on how U.S. consumers are managing their credit health.

Study: Education Reform Has Had Limited Success

BOSTON — Bold new steps are needed for the state to meet one of the primary goals of education reform, according to a new report recently released by MassINC. Incomplete Grade: Massachusetts Education Reform at 15 assesses the impact of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 (MERA) and compares the relative performance of low-spending school districts with those of high-spending school districts. The study found that, despite producing gains in overall student achievement since its passage, the legislation has not closed the achievement gap that remains between high- and low-spending districts. The report also found that shifting demographics in Massachusetts have increased the percentages of low-income students in the lowest-spending districts, raising questions about the effect of concentrated poverty on student performance. The report’s findings show that the funding levels of low-spending districts have been raised to meet statewide averages, largely through a doubling of state aid to those districts. In terms of overall student performance, it appears the architects of MERA have much to celebrate. At the time of education reform, the proficiency levels of state students were above the national average. But the gains in the performance of Massachusetts students as education reform has been implemented have outpaced those of their national and international peers, as evidenced by leading scores in NAEP and the international TIMSS. Statewide SAT and MCAS scores have consistently improved as well. The report concludes that, despite the gains made, more of the same will not close the achievement gap and that precedent-setting initiatives, particularly those that are focused on cultivating high-performing, low-spending schools, are needed. The report includes recommendations such as placing the most effective teachers in high-poverty schools, rewarding teachers who are effective in raising student achievement, and raising the cap on charter schools and allowing effective charter schools to operate additional schools. The full report is available online at www.massinc.org.

OPINION

By
Opinion
Addressing the Crisis in Math and Science

The U.S. owes a great debt to the makers of Sputnik 1. The Soviet Union’s 1957 launch of the world’s first earth-orbiting man-made satellite challenged our national self-image of leadership in mathematics and science. Within a year, Congress passed the National Defense Education Act, and by the time Apollo 11 landed the first humans on the moon in July 1969, American mathematics, science, and technology were the envy of the world.

Our nation’s leadership in mathematics and science is once again at risk, and a new congressional act of similar scope is needed. According to the recent National Mathematics Advisory Panel report, “American students have not been succeeding in the mathematical part of their education at anything like a level expected of an international leader.”

Changing this will take teachers with a dedication to math and science — and the knowledge to match. But the data suggest that we are in a feedback loop, with today’s ill-prepared students becoming tomorrow’s teachers. This week’s announcement that nearly three-quarters of aspiring elementary school teachers failed the math section of the state’s licensing exam is the latest example.

Last June, the National Council of Teacher Quality, a nonpartisan research and advocacy group, reported that the average 2007 mathematics SAT score of high-school seniors planning to major in education in college was 32 points below the national average for all college-bound students. And colleges themselves are too often not helping. The council surveyed 77 education schools, and it rated 37 of them as “fail on all measures” in preparing elementary teachers to teach math. The situation in science is no better — a 2007 report of the National Academies described the scientific knowledge of K-8 teachers as “limited” and “often quite thin.” Since teacher knowledge significantly affects student learning, this should give us pause.

The nation is not producing enough well-qualified teachers of math and science. And too many of the ones it does produce are leaving the classroom after a few years. We cannot continue to lead in math and science without substantial and immediate changes nationwide.

To break the feedback loop, we need a new Mathematics and Science Education Act. Its principle points should include:

  • Financial incentives to attract mathematically and scientifically able students to become teachers. It should provide low-interest college loans for top math and science students who want to become teachers, with debt forgiveness for those who remain teachers for a certain period of time.
  • A focus at colleges and universities on developing math and science content knowledge along with teaching skills. We must ensure that new teachers know these subjects thoroughly — the why, not just the what. This will require new classes, taught by mathematicians and scientists, who must take greater responsibility for preparing the next generation of teachers.
  • Professional expectations and opportunities for teachers. We need to re-envision teaching as a profession with a ladder of steps, progressing from novice to expert. Teachers should be subject to rigorous licensing requirements and periodic recertification. They should also be offered opportunities for substantial professional development leading to additional intellectual engagement with their subject areas. In particular, teachers in mathematics and science must be offered a regular sabbatical so that they can stay up to date and add to their knowledge with college or graduate-level disciplinary courses. And we must pay for those courses.
  • Increased salaries for mathematics and science teachers. The law of supply and demand cannot be avoided. We need this expertise, and we should be willing to pay for it.

    • The implementation of such an act will require a good deal of effort and is likely to trigger some controversy. But its long-term impact and benefits would far outweigh any growing pains.

    Sputnik included a radio beacon audible every 96 minutes. It became a clarion call to change. If only we could hear it now.

    Solomon Friedberg is a professor and chairman of the Mathematics Department at Boston College. He is a member of the Mass. Board of Education’s Math-Science Advisory Council and an editor of the book series Issues in Mathematics Education.

    Springfield’s Priority: Attracting Private Investment

    By
    Opinion
    Springfield’s Priority: Attracting Private Investment

    Springfield has a new director of economic development. John Judge, a real-estate developer in Boston and former director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston, was introduced last week, and he’ll be on the job full-time in a matter of weeks.

    Judge will have a number of challenges to meet and priorities to address — from finding a new use for the York Street Jail site to following the script laid by the authors of the Urban Land Institute report; from filling the former federal building to infusing some life downtown.

    Perhaps the broader challenge, though, and one that touches on all the others, is the need to generate private investment in Springfield. We’ve said on many occasions that the city, and the region to a lesser extent, is becoming far too dependent on public investment for economic development, and that there must be greater balance if the city is to achieve significant growth and vibrancy.

    If one were to look around, it would become quickly apparent just how much public-sector investment has taken place in the city: the MassMutual Center, the new federal courthouse, the infrastructure work on State Street, and more has all been funded with federal or state dollars, or both.

    On the horizon are a backup data center, to be built at the site of the former Technical High School on Elliott Street (a state project), and the long-stalled revitalization of Union Station — there is a revised plan being shaped called ‘Union Station 2’ — that is predominantly a federal project. And now, all eyes are on federal stimulus dollars and projects that can be funded with them, which is understandable.

    It would be fair to say that Congressman Richard Neal has been more active in economic development in Springfield — he won money for the courthouse, Union Station, and State Street, and pushed hard for the data center to be placed at Tech — than any other party.

    And in the larger scheme of things, this isn’t good for the City of Homes, which, historically, has prospered not through government-backed jobs projects, but entrepreneurial ventures ranging from MassMutual to Smith & Wesson.

    The various public projects described above were undertaken with the intention of spurring private investment. The term people use when they seek such funds is that they can ‘leverage’ private projects. Thus far, there hasn’t been too much leveraging going on — in the area near the MassMutual Center, on State Street (although there is some promise there, certainly), or anywhere else.

    There have been pockets of private-sector development — the riverfront and the broader Columbus Avenue corridor, for example, as well as Baystate Health’s new ‘Hospital of the Future,’ which has been delayed by the downturn in the economy — but there obviously needs to be more.

    How can it be generated?

    This will be Judge’s main assignment, and he won’t be alone in that challenge. Indeed, there are many other communities in this region and across the state that are trying to catch the attention of the development community. How does Springfield prevail with such vast competition?

    It can start with more-aggressive marketing designed to introduce or re-introduce the city to developers and business owners. There has been some, but certainly not enough, and nothing on a consistent basis.

    Meanwhile, there should be a renewed emphasis on small businesses and stimulating more entrepreneurial opportunities. Economic development isn’t just about big, high-profile projects like the jail site or Court Square or Chapman Valve. It’s also about long-neglected blocks off Main and Dwight streets and trying to bring them back one by one.

    And perhaps another place to begin is with the arts. Other older industrial cities, such as Pittsfield and Lowell, have made artists and the small businesses that support them a key component of economic development.

    Judge will have a long, detailed job description to go along with his new position. At the top of that list should be spurring private-sector development, because it will be the key to growth and prosperity down the road.

    By
    Departments

    Ten Points About:

    Obtaining Business Credit

    By GARY G. BRETON

    1. Create a ‘snapshot’ of your company at a specific point in time. This can usually be derived from your company’s most recent financial statements, which provide a lender with a detailed and comprehensive picture of your company’s current business operations and profitability.

    2. Have a well-defined business plan. This demonstrates that you have already wisely considered your company’s strategic growth and related financial projections.
    3. Remember that you are asking a prospective lender to effectively become a partner with your company. Having the foresight to undertake sound financial and business practices is essential to obtaining necessary credit and entering such a partnership.
    4. Consider self-promotion. Clearly demonstrating that your company has established a proven track record in a particular industry can provide immediate credibility.

    5. Consider what collateral security your company has to offer. Offering your prospective lender strong, easily valued, and easily accessible collateral is critical.

    6.Provide a solid and inclusive financing application package. Doing so can assure a fair and timely review of your request for financing.
    7. Shop around. Despite the current economic environment, lenders in the Northeast generally remain well-capitalized and are looking to extend credit to solid companies. Despite their more-critical and comprehensive view, the essential building blocks to obtain requested credit remain the same.
    8. Negotiate. Although there has been a tightening of credit availability nationwide, the interest rates currently being offered are generally quite favorable.
    9. Be reasonable. Be realistic as to both your company’s real financing needs and the terms of the credit facilities based on the current lending and market conditions.

    10. Ask for it! Many times business owners are reluctant to initiate a request for credit based on what they perceive are insurmountable obstacles, when in fact many obstacles may be satisfactorily addressed and overcome by working with a lender who can bring both creative and fiscally responsible alternatives to the table.

    Gary G. Breton, Esq. is a partner with Bacon Wilson, P.C., and a member of its Banking and Finance Department; (413) 781-0560;
    [email protected].

    By
    Departments

    ACCGS Annual Meeting

    June 11: The Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield Inc. (ACCGS) will hold its annual meeting at 11:30 a.m. at the Springfield Marriott, 1500 Main St. Sponsored by the Chamber Insurance Program and NewAlliance Bank, the luncheon will highlight the successes of the chamber over the past year and recognize officers and directors of the board. Additionally, Attorney Bill Rooney and Tony Goncalves will also be honored for receiving the 2009 ACCGS Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year Award. Dress for Success will be honored as the Small Nonprofit Organization of the Year, and Junior Achievement will be honored as the Large Nonprofit Organization of the Year. Jeffrey Taylor, Founder of Monster.com, will give a keynote address, presenting “Motivating the Business Professional in a Declining Economy.” Reservations for the annual meeting cost $40 for members and $60 for non-members, and must be made in writing and in advance. Reservations may be made through Diane Swanson at [email protected], or online at www.myonlinechamber.com

    Wine & Microbrew Tasting

    June 12: Members of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce will host a Wine & Microbrew Tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. at One Cottage St., Easthampton. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit the chamber’s community programs. Organizers expect more than 50 wines and microbrews to be available for tasting, as well as fine food and a raffle. Tickets are $25 per person or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414 or visit www.easthamptonchamber.org.

    Trails for Nails

    June 13: After a long New England winter, celebrate the official start of the mountain-biking season by participating in the first-ever Trails for Nails, a 20-mile ride at Robinson State Park in Agawam. Whether you choose to register as a single rider or as a member of a team, this event will help raise much-needed funds for Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity. The ride features two 10-mile loops, crossing a wide variety of terrain, accommodating all skill levels. To register, riders must visit www.bikereg.com and type in ‘Trails for Nails’ in the search box. The cost to register is $45 per person through June 10. If space is available, riders will also be able to register the day of the event from 6:30 to 8 a.m.; however, there will be an additional $10 fee. Only the first 100 registrations will be accepted, so sign up early to guarantee your spot. Registered riders will receive a 2009 Trails for Nails T-shirt, a ‘swag bag,’ a water bottle, and lunch. In conjunction with the Trails for Nails ride, raffle tickets are available for a 2009 Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike, donated by Family Bike of Feeding Hills. Raffle tickets are $5 each. To purchase a ticket, contact Nicole at Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, (413) 739-5503 or E-mail [email protected]. For more information about the Trails for Nails ride, contact Jason Tsitso at (413) 262-1257, or E-mail [email protected].

    Leadership Development & Teambuilding

    June 15: SkillPath Seminars will present a daylong conference titled “Leadership Development & Teambuilding” at the Holiday Inn, 711 Dwight St., Springfield. Workshops include: “Developing the Leader within You,” “30 Tips for Becoming an Inspired Leader,” “It All Starts with You … Discover Your Team Player Style,” and “Building a Team That’s a Reflection of You.” Also, “Leadership Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make,” “Light the Fire of Excellence in Your Team,” “Speak So Others Know How to Follow,” “Positive Feedback … the Fuel of High Performance,” “A Team Approach to Dealing with Unacceptable Behavior,” and “What Teams Really Need from Their Leaders.” The conference is targeted for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and team members who would like to learn skills to motivate, inspire, lead, and succeed. Enrollment fee is $199 per person or $189 each with four or more. For more information, call (800) 873-7545 or visit www.skillpath.com.

    By
    Departments

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

    Amador, Manuuel
    69 Sanderson St.
    Springfield, MA 01107
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Antoine, Valarie D.
    87 Elliot St., Apt. 4B
    Springfield, MA 01105
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Badillo, Robert
    Hague-Badillo, Megan K.
    169 Conway St.
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Beauvais, Aimee L.
    a/k/a Mominee, Aimee L.
    11 Saint John St.
    Palmer, MA 01069
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Beauvais, Scott A.
    11 Saint John St.
    Palmer, MA 01069
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Benson, Mercy B.
    656 Dalton Division Road
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Betts, Charles E.
    16 Leatherleaf Circle
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/07/09

    Bielinski, Robert M.
    57 Belvidere Ave.
    Feeding Hills, MA 01030
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Brassill, William V.
    165 Wheeler Ave.
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Briere, Dennis P.
    Briere, Jean M.
    61 John St.
    Chicopee, MA 01013
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Bristol, Seth A.
    7 Marshall St.
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Brown, Douglas M.
    P.O. Box 715
    West Warren, MA 01092
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Burgos, Kimberly Ann
    3 Lovewell St.
    Ware, MA 01082
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/09/09

    Buteau, Robert F.
    140 Maple St.
    Agawam, MA 01001
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Cafe Koko Inc.
    Monette, Eugene Raymond
    111 Winchester Road
    Northfield, MA 01360
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Callahan, Rosemary D.
    10 Dorchester Ave.
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Caloon, Thomas J.
    Caloon, Kathleen M.
    125 Bemis Ave.
    Chicopee, MA 01020
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Camacho-Rivera, Carmen
    5E Westminster St.
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Camilleri, Thomas J.
    155 Main Road
    Westhampton, MA 01027
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Cardaropoli, Nancy
    P.O. Box 854
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Castellano, Lucy Elena
    147 Parallel St.
    Springfield, MA 01104
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Ciancotti, Anthony J.
    29 Dana St.
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    College Tuition Landscaping
    Morrisino, Michael W.
    15 Anthony Dr.
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Colon, Yadira
    573 State St., Apt. 40
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Cotto, Nicole R.
    71 Jonquil Dr.
    Springfield, MA 01119
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Cruz, Jorge
    Cruz, Nelly
    14 Parker St.
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Cuoco, John A.
    Cuoco, Josephine
    136 Pine Acre Road
    Springfield, MA 01129
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Cusson, Robin F.
    1447 Cape St.
    Williamsburg, MA 01096
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Cwiok, Kathleen E.
    2064 Main St.
    Three Rivers, MA 01080
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Dagenais, Joanna
    32 Sterling St
    Springfield, MA 01107
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    Dargie, Arthur P.
    Dargie, Sheila L.
    26 Kately Lane
    North Adams, MA 01247
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Davis, Penelope R.
    5 Meadowood Dr.
    South Deerfield, MA 01373
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/09/09

    Dodge, Bobby J.
    491 Franklin St. Ext.
    Agawam, MA 01001
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Dressel, Lee Ann
    16 Worcester St
    West Springfield, MA 01089
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/07/09

    Dymnicki, Eric S.
    Dymnicki, Natasha I.
    77 Sunrise Ter.
    Springfield, MA 01119
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Foreman, Jon C.
    401 Gaffney Road
    Oakham, MA 01068
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Francisco, Edgar L.
    18 Knollwood St.
    Springfield, MA 01104
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Garcia, Juan F.
    7 Upper Church St.
    West Springfield, MA 01089
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Garvey, Dawn Marie
    443 Wihton St.
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Gaspardi, Dianne C.
    a/k/a Marks, Dianne C.
    3 Myrtle St., Apt. B9
    Adams, MA 01220
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Geib, Richard Vincent
    368 Houghton St.
    North Adams, MA 01247
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Gendron, Donna L.
    5 Applewood Lane
    South Hadley, MA 01075
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/07/09

    Goodyear, Mark Thomas
    Goodyear, Cindy Marie
    331 Tiffany St.
    Springfield, MA 01108
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/07/09

    Gravel, Jean B.
    45 West St.
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Griffin, Alice J.
    15 Denette St., Apt. 1R
    Chicopee, MA 01020
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Grise, Francis J.
    34 Margaret St.
    Monson, MA 01057
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Griswold, Gary W.
    9 Oak Lane
    Adams, MA 01220
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Hadden, James J.
    Hadden, Jody A.
    12 First St.
    Adams, MA 01220
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Hall, Jamie J.
    78 Mansfield St
    Springfield, MA 01108
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Hastie, Vera A.
    100 Brianna Lane
    Springfield, MA 01129
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Hatch, Carl N.
    Hatch, Carolyn G.
    12 Gale St.
    Feeding Hills, MA 01030
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Hebert, David B.
    Hebert, Constance R.
    478 Amostown Road
    West Springfield, MA 01089
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Hernandez, Fermin
    1831 Northampton St.
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Jedrzejczyk, Wieslaw
    Jedrzejczyk, Susan R.
    1150 Dunhamtown Road
    Brimfield, MA 01010
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Jones, Irving M.
    25 Dartmouth St.
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Joseph, Martha Y.
    33 Salem St., Apt. 2B
    Springfield, MA 01105
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Kelleher, Michael T.
    309 East Road
    P.O. Box 961
    Warren, MA 01083
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    Lamothe, Andrew
    145 Lancaster Ave.
    West Springfield, MA 01089
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Lapointe, Ramon G.
    Lapointe, Linda C.
    24 Charles St.
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    		  

    Leighton, Stephanie
    a/k/a Winfield, Stephanie
    Leighton, Blake
    126 Union St., Unit 1015
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Lemaine, Dianne J.
    21 Adams St.
    Easthampton, MA 01027
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Letourneau, Alfred R.
    Letourneau, Valerie L.
    65 Pitroff Ave.
    South Hadley, MA 01075
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    Lincoln, Ann E.
    92 Commercial St.
    Adams, MA 01220
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Lincoln, Sharon L.
    92 Commercial St.
    Adams, MA 01220
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Lugo, Elizabeth
    a/k/a Garcia, Elizabeth
    337 Chestnut St.
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Matthews, Robert L.
    Matthews, Rachel E.
    a/k/a Vadnais, Rachel E.
    59 New Ludlow Road, Apt. 2C
    Chicopee, MA 01020
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    Mattioli, Christopher D.
    Mattioli, Barbara A.
    47 Breakneck Road
    Sturbridge, MA 01566
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    McCormack, Thomas D.
    38 Hilltop Road
    Longmeadow, MA 01106
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/14/09

    McGregor, James
    28 Hamilton Circle
    Feeding Hills, MA 01030
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Medina, Danny S.
    Medina, Judy A.
    20 Baird Trace
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    Melendez, Brenda M.
    73 Phillipston Road
    Barre, MA 01005
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Mendez, Pedro J.
    Mendez, Carmen R.
    21 Bowers St.
    Apt. 309
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Montalban, Norma L.
    a/k/a Guerra, Norma L.
    64 Myrtle St., Apt. 21
    Indian Orchard, MA 01151
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Morf, David W.
    Morf, Mary West
    136 Dartmouth St.
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Moriarty, Lori Marie
    8 Noble St.
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Morrison, Ralph Edmund
    Morrison, Sylvia
    768 Wheelwright Road
    Barre, MA 01005
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    New Leaf Consulting, LLC
    Ruppart, Randall Earl
    10 West St.
    South Deerfield, MA 01373
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Oliver, Lorna E.
    567 Dickinson St., Apt 2
    Springfield, MA 01108
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Oliveras, Jose L.
    P.O. Box 1365
    Holyoke, MA 01041
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Ottaviani, Stephen C.
    59 Fox Hill Road
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    P.C. Surplus
    Professional Properties
    Lynch, Chad T.
    20 Gerald St.
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Parent, Roger F.
    Parent, Teri L.
    70 Vienna Ave.
    Ludlow, MA 01056
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Peele, Shane Carson
    Peele, Dianna Lee
    86 Stafford Holland Road
    Wales, MA 01081
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Picard, Robert A.
    Picard, Kim M.
    16 Hillside Ter.
    Orange, MA 01364
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/11/09

    Pinkney, April M.
    a/k/a Jackson, April Michelle
    36 Manhattan St.
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Pou, Carmen M.
    319 Chestnut St.
    Holyoke, MA 01040
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Prior, Theresa
    43 Derryfield Ave.
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Przypek, Mark J.
    Przypek, Robin L.
    117 Glazier Road
    Barre, MA 01005
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Pumarejo, Joel
    Pumarejo, Aurora
    1082 Plumtree Road
    Springfield, MA 01119
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Reeds Landing
    807 Wilbraham Road
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 11
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Rivera, Jesus
    Irizarry, Enid A.
    a/k/a Rivera, Enid A.
    104 Acrebrook Road
    Springfield, MA 01129
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Rivera, Jose M.
    Rivera, Julia
    156 Stuart St.
    Springfield, MA 01119
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Rivera, Vivian E.
    215 Cedar Swamp Road
    Monson, MA 01057
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Robbins, Kelly L.
    61 East Palmer Park Dr.
    Palmer, MA 01069
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Ruemmele, Ruben
    Valle, Raquel
    35 Converse St.
    Springfield, MA 01108
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Ryan, Gail Davis
    735 Memorial Dr., Lot 9
    Chicopee, MA 01020
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Sadowsky, Joseph P.
    350 West St., Lot 17
    Ludlow, MA 01056
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Scordino, Vincent P.
    107 Colony Dr.
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Seklecki, Joseph J.
    32 Wilson Ave.
    Westfield, MA 01085
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Sheremeta, James P.
    141 Regal St.
    Springfield, MA 01118
    Chapter: 13
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Sibley, Kenneth G.
    62 Elm St.
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/07/09

    Smith, Joseph E.
    31 Price St.
    Springfield, MA 01104
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/01/09

    Spagnuolo, Judith A.
    42 Lombard Ave.
    East Longmeadow, MA 01028
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Springer, William H.
    Springer, Cynthia L.
    a/k/a Petri, Cynthia L.
    45 Willow St., Apt. 43
    Springfield, MA 01103
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 04/30/09

    Sprong, Constance A.
    1679 West Road
    Williamsburg, MA 01096
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/08/09

    Stribley, Lawrence C.
    Stribley, Laurie A.
    617 Leyden Road
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Titenko, Sergey V.
    101 River Rd.
    West Springfield, MA 01089
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Torres, Reynaldo
    44 Worcester Ave.
    Springfield, MA 01107
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/13/09

    Vazquez, Gilberto
    Vazquez, Rosa
    69 Worcester Ave.
    Springfield, MA 01107
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/05/09

    Velazquez, Luz M.
    40 Edmund Wynne Circle
    Springfield, MA 01109
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/04/09

    Visneau, Lynne A.
    154 Victoria St.
    Springfield, MA 01104
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/15/09

    Vitali, Donald J.
    Vitali, Antoinette N.
    19 Elmwood Ave.
    North Adams, MA 01247
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    Warren, Garrett Andrew
    27 Trafalgar Sq.
    South Barre, MA 01704
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/06/09

    Wilson, Deborah Ann
    55 Oak Courts
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    Chapter: 7
    Filing Date: 05/12/09

    By
    Departments

    Springfield Names Development Chief

    SPRINGFIELD — John Judge, a real-estate developer in Boston, has been named the city’s new chief development officer. He will succeed David Panagore, who left last fall to take a similar position in Hartford. Judge, 42, who was introduced by Mayor Domenic Sarno at a City Hall press conference, brings a varied résumé to his position. He’s president of Judge Co., a real estate development firm based in Boston, and previously served as director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston. As he was introduced, Judge told the local press that “the challenges that Springfield is encountering right now are the challenges that America is encountering. Springfield can certainly be an incubator for innovation and ideas, an incubator in the lead, top of mind, if you will, for New England.”

    Poll: Local Firms Optimistic About Economic Recovery

    SPRINGFIELD — The recession has taken a toll on businesses across the country, and Hartford-Springfield firms are no exception: 83% report that the recession has had a direct negative effect on their business. To remain competitive, many businesses in the interstate region have postponed capital spending (48%), cut their workforce (45%), or initiated hiring or pay freezes (39%). Only a handful (9%) have raised prices. In fact, more businesses have lowered prices to boost demand, and almost half (49%) have increased marketing efforts to prepare for recovery when the economy bounces back. Those are some of the key findings in the 2009 Hartford-Springfield Regional Business Survey, released recently. Commissioned by the Hartford-Springfield Economic Partnership (HSEP), the survey was conducted by the Connecticut Business & Industry Assoc. (CBIA) and sponsored by Comcast Business Class and Kostin, Ruffkess & Co. It is a follow-up to the first survey in 2007. The survey finds that economic competitiveness, taxes, regulatory burdens, and the cost of doing business are high on Hartford-Springfield businesses’ list of concerns, while the region’s quality of life, educational institutions, and proximity to key markets rank high on the list of benefits. The majority (61%) of business leaders cited the cost of doing business as the single greatest barrier to their continued success in the Hartford-Springfield region. The sluggish economic climate overall ranked a distant second (18%), followed by the region’s demographics and skilled workforce shortage (14%). Somewhat encouraging is the fact that the proportion of businesses expecting to record a loss in 2007 and in 2009 has remained the same (23%); however, the share of businesses expecting to record a profit dropped precipitously from 71% in 2007 to a projected 41% in 2009. Perhaps the brightest news is that almost none of the businesses surveyed plan to shut down (2%). While 9% plan to sell their companies within the next five years, the vast majority (85%) expect to stay in business — and to stay in the Hartford-Springfield region. “Concerns expressed about the high costs of doing business are timely as state governments struggle with decreased revenue and flirt with increasing costs to compensate,” said Allan Blair, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass. “For our companies to grow when the economy improves, their costs must remain competitive. Fortunately, most businesses surveyed expect to successfully navigate these difficult times.”

    Pay Gap Between Public, Private Sectors Reaches New High

    WASHINGTON — The compensation gap between public- and private-sector employees continues to grow, according to recently released data from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall total compensation for state and local workers in December 2008 was $39.25 per hour — $11.90, or 44%, more than in private business. A year earlier, the gap was $11.31. Public-employee benefits were 68% higher than private-sector workers — $13.38 an hour compared to $7.98. Annualized, that equates to $27,830 for the average government worker and $16,598 for the average employee in the private sector. Last year, the cost of public-sector benefits rose three times more than those in the private sector — up 69 cents for government workers and 23 cents for private-sector employees, according to the new report. The public-private wage gap has remained about the same since 2002, the report states, but for every $1-per-hour pay increase, public employees have received $1.17 in new benefits compared to 58 cents for private workers.

    Consumer Confidence Climbs in May

    SPRINGFIELD — The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index climbed 14.1 points in May, a much-larger jump than most analysts were expecting, bringing the confidence level to its highest mark — 54.9 — since last September (61.4). The gain was at least 10 points higher than economists were predicting, fueling speculation that the worst of the recession may indeed be over. Much of the improvement came from the expectations index, which measures shoppers’ outlook over the next six months. That barometer climbed to 72.3 from 51.0 in April. Consumers’ assessment of the present situation, however, was still weak, rising from 25.5 in April to 28.9 in May.

    Springfield’s Jobless Rate Falls

    SPRINGFIELD — A rise in seasonal hiring brought Springfield’s employment rate down from 8.7% in March to 8.2% in April, according to recently released statistics from the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The decline mirrored a 0.4% decrease reported statewide (from 8.2% to 7.8%); however, the numbers are not quite double what they were a year ago (4.3% for the state and 4.7% for Springfield).

    Manpower Indentifies ‘Hardest-fill’ Positions

    MILWAUKEE — Engineers, nurses, and skilled/manual trades are among the nation’s most challenging positions to fill, according to survey findings released by Manpower Inc. “In the four years we have performed this research, the same positions appear on the list again and again,” said Jonas Prising, president of the Americas. “Despite the current economic instability and high unemployment, there are still skills that the U.S. workforce seems to lack.” The 10 hardest jobs to fill, as reported by U.S. employers for 2009, are engineers, nurses, skilled/manual trades, teachers, sales representatives, technicians, drivers, IT staff, laborers, and machinists/machine operators. Each of the 10 job categories on the 2009 list has appeared on the Hardest Jobs to Fill list in the past. Technicians, machinists/machine operators and sales representatives have been present all four years. Engineers, drivers, and laborers have appeared three out of four years, while nurses, teachers, skilled/manual trades, and IT staff have been present in two of the four years Manpower has performed the survey. Even with unemployment at or near record levels in many communities, Manpower’s research highlights the problem many employers are having finding individuals with the right combination of job-specific skills, experience, training, and soft skills. “It is becoming more clear that there is a talent disconnect,” said Melanie Holmes, vice president, World of Work Solutions for Manpower North America.

    Home Sales Increase in Springfield

    SPRINGFIELD — Home sales in Springfield surged in April compared to a year ago, bucking a statewide trend. A total of 90 homes were sold in Springfield in April, up 30.43% from the 69 sold in April 2008, according to figures released by the Warren Group. Year-to-date through April, there were 274 homes sold in Springfield, up 13.22% from the 242 sold in the first four months of 2008.

    By
    Departments

    Wireless Internet Access Coming to Peter Pan Fleet

    SPRINGFIELD — Peter Pan Bus Lines is becoming one of the first inter-city bus lines to have wireless Internet available to passengers through the installation of WiFi technology on its fleet. Peter Pan is in the process of installing the WiFi technology on 150 buses in its motorcoach fleet at a cost of around $75,000, not including Peter Pan’s labor to install the technology. WiFi allows local area networks (LANs) to be deployed without wires for electronic devices such as laptop computers. Wireless network adapters are now built into most laptops. WiFi has become widespread, and the addition of this technology into Peter Pan’s fleet will allow passengers to easily access the Internet while traveling. “We’re proud or our reputation for being on the leading edge of technology in the inter-city bus industry,” said Peter A. Picknelly, president of Peter Pan. “We were among the first in the bus industry to include video monitors on our motor coaches. Other technological advances such as a real-time monitoring system that records the speed and the operation of the vehicle by our operator and a GPS tracking system are routinely retrofitted into all of our coaches. Our goal is to continue to improve the traveling experience on Peter Pan and respond to customer needs and preferences. Passengers want to use laptop computers, accessing the Internet to do work or to check E-mail, and the installation of the WiFi wireless compatibility on our coaches gives Peter Pan an advantage over air travel or travel by auto. Our passengers have indicated they want Internet access, and we always move aggressively when it comes to adding technological advances ”

    Plotkin & Associates Launches New Web Site

    SPRINGFIELD — NAI Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates Inc. recently launched a new Web site. The site was redesigned with a new look and feel for increased ease of navigation. In addition to an enhanced design, the Web site offers detailed information on services, current company news, client testimonials, a blog, and several regional and local commercial real-estate resources. The site also displays its footprint of managing more than 1 million square feet of commercial real estate in downtown Springfield alone.

    Big Y Awards More Than $250,000 in Local Scholarships

    SPRINGFIELD — Big Y World Class Markets has selected more than 325 academically outstanding students from communities surrounding its stores to receive a total of over $250,000 in college scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year. Unlike most area scholarships, these awards are based on academic merit, regardless of financial need. With Big Y’s assistance, students from all over Massachusetts and Connecticut will be attending schools such as Columbia University, Elms College, Yale University, Brown University, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Princeton University, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute this fall. Top recipients were honored at a Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at the Big Y Store Support Center in Springfield in May. Big Y’s Scholarship Program reflects its longstanding commitment to education and is considered to be one of the most competitive in New England, with thousands of students applying each year. Since this program was founded in 1984, more than $2.2 million has been awarded to more than 3,000 students. “We are grateful to be in a position to fill a real need in the communities we serve by recognizing the hard work, dedication to excellence, and outstanding academic achievement of so many fine young men and women who are our neighbors in our marketing area,” said Donald H. D’Amour, Big Y chairman and CEO. “This exercise also serves as a humbling reminder to us all to continue to strive for excellence. My personal congratulations go out to all of our winners.” What also sets Big Y’s Scholarship program apart from others is that it is open to all customers and customers’ dependents as well as employees, and employees’ dependents. Awards are given to students in the categories of high school graduate, undergraduate, community college, graduate, and non-traditional. There is also a special category within the Big Y Scholarship program that honors dependents of the law-enforcement officers and firefighters who risk their lives every day to protect and serve local communities. This year, 17 scholarships have been awarded to dependents of police officers and firefighters.

    Florence Savings Bank Continues Strong Growth

    NORTHAMPTON — Florence Savings Bank recently released first-quarter results that indicate a continuation of the bank’s strong growth trend. FSB’s total assets on March 31 were $1.1 billion, up $46 million, or 4.3%, from the corresponding period last year. The asset growth was the result of continued growth in the bank’s loan portfolio. Total loans ended the quarter at $688 million, up $35.9 million, or 5.5%, from March 2008 levels. The loan growth was spurred by residential mortgage loans, which increased $24.8 million, or 5.8%, allowing FSB to remain the number-one mortgage lender in Hampshire County, and commercial loans that grew $14.6 million, or 10.4%, in the year-to-year comparison. Total deposits were $761.2 million at the end of March, up $41.3 million, or 5.7%, from March 2008 levels. This deposit growth was the result of the success of FSB’s Rewards Checking program, which accounted for $31.1 million of the deposit growth.

    Tighe & Bond Moves Up on List of Top Design Firms

    WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond was recently ranked among the top 500 design firms in the nation, according to Engineering News-Record. The company ranked 335, up from 392 in 2008. Companies were ranked based on gross revenue reported in 2008 for providing services and products to domestic and international markets. Tighe & Bond provides engineering and environmental services to public and private clients in government, industry, health care, education, real estate, and power-utility markets.

    Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Gray House

    SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Gray House. The Gray House is a small, neighborhood human-service agency located on Sheldon Street in the North End of Springfield. In 1984, the Gray House Agency opened to provide for the civic, social, and educational needs of the people in the neighborhood. The mandate of the original founders is that “the Gray House is a place where peace is lived and learned and hope is shared.” Dena Calvanese, executive director of the Gray House, said that “the support from the Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation means so much to us, especially the children we serve. We appreciate their generosity and belief in our work.” Hector F. Toledo, vice president of Hampden Bank, added, “when I visited the Gray House, I saw first-hand all the good work they do for the community, specifically the attention they give the children in the after-school program. Agencies like the Gray House need the support desperately, and we are proud to continue supporting them.”

    Bidwell ID Shares Success at CASE Awards

    NORTHAMPTON — Marketing agency Bidwell ID, working with Emma Willard School, won five gold circles of excellence for the school’s magazine, Emma, at the recent CASE awards. CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education is a nonprofit education association and awards the circle of excellence annually to recognize accomplishments that have lasting impact and deliver exceptional results. Emma magazine won five gold awards in the following categories: excellence in design, magazine publishing improvement; best articles of the year; independent schools; independent-school magazines; and a grand gold for independent-school periodicals. The judges who presided over the overall excellence category called it “a magazine I could settle in with and spend a great deal of time” and said the magazine has “great concept and execution, and inspiring writing and design.” Out of all the awards Emma garnered the most notable is the grand gold for independent-school periodicals. This award is considered the equivalent to ‘best in show.’ Award-winning editor Rachel Morton of Morton Associates, along with Bidwell ID art director Lily Pereira, are responsible for the successful redesign of Emma.

    JMP Forges Partnership with Design Professionals

    WARE — JMP Environmental Consulting Inc. announced a new partnership with South Windsor, Conn.-based Design Professionals Inc. Together, the two companies offer land-development services to meet a wide range of client needs, including civil engineering, land surveying, GIS analysis, landscape architecture, due diligence/permitting, wetland science, aquatic-wildlife and fisheries science, stream restorations, and invasive-species control.

    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

    Gilbert & Sons Insulation Inc. v. O’Bear Construction Company Inc.
    Allegation: Non-payment of goods and services rendered: $2,763.18
    Filed: 4/06/09

    FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

    James Starbuck v. Goly’s Garage Inc.
    Allegation: Negligent maintenance, inspection, and service of vehicle causing injuries: $50,000+
    Filed: 5/12/09

    Joanne E. Lobik v. The Inn at Centerville Corners
    Allegation: Negligence in property maintenance causing fall: $25,000+
    Filed: 5/12/09

    Wayne Saven & Lisa G. Elliot v. Rice Oil Company Inc. and Timothy S. Rice
    Allegation: Employer failed to pay plaintiffs all wages owed: $101,631.86
    Filed: 4/24/09

    GREENFIELD DISTRICT COURT

    Country Oil v. Douglas Trucking
    Allegation: Balance due on diesel-fuel deliveries: $5,985.60
    Filed: 4/08/09

    Country Oil v. Red Rose Motel
    Allegation: Balance due on diesel-fuel deliveries: $6,110.47
    Filed: 4/08/09

    HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

    Bernadine Smith v. American International College and Kimberly A. Hudson
    Allegation: Breach of contract, false documents, and creation of a hostile learning environment: $3,075,000
    Filed: 3/31/09

    Jessica Beaudoin v. Six Flags New England Inc.
    Allegation: Assault occurring in Six Flags parking lot: $21,585.89
    Filed: 4/27/09

    New England Drywall Installers v. Mountain Road Estates, LLC and David Berry
    Allegation: Non-payment of labor, materials, services, and equipment: $9,600
    Filed: 4/06/09

    The Travelers Indemnity Co. as Subrogee of Richard’s Deli Restaurant Inc. v. Spartan Brake & Muffler
    Allegation: Negligence causing fire and water damage to restaurant: $535,619
    Filed: 4/09/09

    HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

    Florence Savings Bank v. JKZ, Inc. d/b/a The Kitchen Table and John D. Zantouliadis
    Allegation: Non-payment and breach of loan agreement: $46,667.67
    Filed: 5/11/09

    John Menard v. Genie Industries Inc. and United Rentals Inc.
    Allegation: Product liability causing injuries: $100,000+
    Filed: 5/05/09

    HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

    Hadley Printing Company Inc. v. Sunshine Art Studio Inc.
    Allegation: Non-payment of printing services rendered: $4,929.75
    Filed: 3/30/09

    NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COURT

    Heritage Surveys Inc. v. W. Kulig Inc.
    Allegation: Non-payment of surveying work performed: $5,260.67
    Filed: 4/13/09

    Kayon Corp. v. Country Comfort
    Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $6,124.30
    Filed: 4/13/09

    PALMER DISTRICT COURT

    Capital One Bank, N.A. v. Four Seasons Cleaning Services
    Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered and charged on a credit account: $7,854.71
    Filed: 5/07/09

    SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT

    Cameron Painting Inc. v. Optimum Building & Inspection Corp.
    Allegation: Non-payment of materials and services rendered: $18,290
    Filed: 4/17/09

    Dedicated Distribution Inc. v. Medical Specialties Group, LLC
    Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $22,693.73
    Filed: 4/22/09

    GMAC v. Atwater Studios Inc.
    Allegation: Default on retail installment sales contract: $4,965.41
    Filed: 4/21/09

    Molta Florist Supply Inc. v. Carley’s Florist
    Allegation: Non-payment of goods sold and delivered: $11,785.52
    Filed: 4/17/09

    One Communications Corp. v. Chuck’s Sign Co.
    Allegation: Balance due for services rendered: $4,256.20
    Filed: 4/09/09

    United Rentals Inc. v. JW Masonry Inc.
    Allegation: Non-payment of materials, equipment, and services on a construction project: $24,968.88
    Filed: 4/14/09

    Worldwide Express v. Merchamp U.S.A. Inc.
    Allegation: Non-payment of shipping services: $3,459.82
    Filed: 4/16/09

    WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

    Lashco Tree Service, LLC v. Carr Landscaping, LLC
    Allegation: Non-payment of tree-removal services: $2,800
    Filed: 4/03/09

    By
    Departments

    The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of May 2009.

    AGAWAM

    Frankies One Stop
    62 Ramah Circle
    Giarfranco Scirocco

    Look Clean Commercial Services
    325 Adams St.
    Look Clean Commercial Services

    Mark’s Lawn & Gutter Service
    273 Leonard St.
    Mark Gravel

    Moses Plumbing & Heating
    86 Spearfarm Road
    Carl Moses

    Robins Cleaning Service
    28 South Park Terrace
    Robin Easter

    Sutton Place
    191 Maple St.
    Mary Thayer

    Via Kay
    16 Lancaster Dr.
    Larry Villalobos

    The Pink Elephant
    982 River Road
    Robert G. Webb

    CHICOPEE

    Czar Energy Solutions
    50 Buckley Blvd.
    Stacy Laverta

    Galecki Tree Service
    19 Ogden St.
    Julius Galecki

    The Spa @ Stony Brook
    477 Britton St.
    Sandra Ann Barnish

    EAST LONGMEADOW

    Coughlin Appraisers
    57 Pease Road
    Joseph Coughlin

    Civil Engineering Associates LLC
    77 Smith Ave.
    Jill Cafarelli

    Emporium Newstand
    444 Main St.
    Christine Goodwin

    Mini D’s Donuts
    31 Canterbury Circle
    Martin Alan Spalding

    GREENFIELD

    Asian Buffet of Greenfield Inc.
    254 Mohawk Trail
    Sung Fo Chan

    Underdown Fine Carpentry
    33 Phillips St.
    Peter C. Underdown

    HADLEY

    Fonzie’s Beer & Wine
    103 Russell St.
    Fredy Alvarado

    Foreign Auto Haus
    12 Russell St.
    Jeremy Ober

    The Benjamin Company
    2 Bay Road
    Paul J. Benjamin

    NORTHAMPTON

    Abba Motors
    30 North Maple St.
    Stephen Brackett

    B.A.M. Painting
    170 South St.
    Brendan McGarrett

    Citizens Investment Services
    228 King St.
    Xiomara Corral

    Eguza Media
    13 Munroe St.
    Michael Jackson

    Flying Flea
    156 Grove St.
    Alison Christina Kirk Plummer

    Lano H. Service & Consignment Plus Inc.
    50 Hatfield St.
    Gary Hurley

    Piper’s Hair Salon
    99 Market St.
    Piper A. Murphy

    Rose Hill Farm
    1367 Westhampton Road
    Rose Marie Damon

    Select GIS Services
    29 Pleasant St.
    James Thompson

    PALMER

    Begley Farm Stand
    101 Wilbraham St.
    Timothy S. Begley

    PTS Properties
    2004-B Caulkins Road
    Peter Baruffaldi

    Sweet Water Farm
    29 Barker St.
    George Foskia

    SOUTHWICK

    Balance Salon
    535 College Highway
    Susan C. Manolakis

    		  

    SPRINGFIELD

    Organic Vending
    219 Memorial Dr.
    Charles N. Brinkman

    Orthofix Spinal Implants
    90 Brookdale Dr.
    Raymond C. Kolls

    Prosperity Unlimited III
    65 Breckwood Blvd.
    Patricia A. Franklin

    Purdy
    670 Boston Road
    Louis E. Stelato

    Sahara & Sahara LLC
    32 Boston Road
    Mazhar Iqbal

    Six Corner Barber Shop
    296 Hancock St.
    John Miller

    Small Smiles Dental Center
    3756 Cooley St.
    Mareen E. George

    Spindle City Precious Metals
    1655 Boston Road
    Jeffrey Erik Niedbala

    Targeted Biostrategies
    106 Bellevue Ave.
    Merribeth Joy Morin

    The Garden Doctor
    28 Parker St.
    Randolph Conway Bray

    The Hudson Group
    571 Roosevelt Ave.
    Paul Hudson

    The Kingdom Connection
    20 Gunn Square
    Hasson A. Williams

    W.C. Customs and Performance
    560 St. James Ave.
    Willi Colon

    Worthy Mini Mart
    935 Worthington St.
    Zahoor Ul Haq

    WESTFIELD

    2 Main St. Games & Collectibles
    2 Main St.
    John Krok

    Andrew M. Farrar Painting & Wall Papering
    23 Western Circle
    Andrew M. Farrar

    Apple Valley Rental
    19 Fourth Ave.
    Jeanne Wing

    Brookside Auto
    231 Union St.
    John A. McCoubrey

    Clean Up & Construction Services
    9 Zephyr Dr.
    Terrence B. Pulley

    Grindstone Mountain Trucking Inc.
    121 Wyben Road
    Erik Loiko

    Igor’s Construction & Remodeling
    134 Little River Road
    Igor Kravchuk

    Living Water Swimming Pools
    53 Old County Road
    Kyle Miltimore

    Looks NU Power Wash
    288 Little River Road
    David Collier

    Physical Therapy Partners
    65 Springfield Road
    John E. Jury

    Traveling Rosaries Apostolate
    56 Grandview Dr.
    Linda N. Gerlip

    Volition is Desire
    136 Old Stage Road
    Jason Hyde

    WEST SPRINGFIELD

    AG Assembly Services Co.
    20 Gaskill Ave.
    Andrew P. Leete

    Ashley Arms Apartments
    131 Ashley Ave.
    Mary Thayer

    Fair Deal Auto Repairs
    130 Allston Ave.
    Valery Bilik

    L.A. Nails
    634 Kings Highway
    Ninh Luu

    Mr. Sealgood
    75 Church St.
    Scott W. Gage

    Specialized Counseling Services, LLC
    380 Union St.
    Daniel Pilachowski

    Sutton Place
    131 Ashley Ave.
    Mary Thayer

    Trade Mark Construction
    43 Robinson Road
    Travis McIntire

    By
    Departments

    200 for Tea

    On May 20, more than 200 women representing business, community, local government, health care, interfaith ministry, social welfare, and education gathered at the Colony Club in Springfield to sip fine teas in support of Square One and its early-education and intervention programming for children and families. This was the third year Square One has organized the event as a fund-raising effort to support the early education and care, parenting, school-age and family support services provided daily to 1,100 children and families throughout Hampden County. The event is critical to the organization’s ability to provide tuition assistance to families who are without the financial means to access early education and care for their children. Nearly 90% of Square One’s families, while employed, are earning just $15,000 a year or less. Clockwise, from above: from left, Carol Leary, president of Bay Path College, Judy Matt, director of the Spirit of Springfield, and Carla Sarno, first lady of Springfield; Kathy Cardinale, owner of Cardinale Design; some of the 200, most sporting festive hats, gather in the courtyard; from left, Kate Kane, managing director of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network’s Springfield office, Kim Lee, vice president of Advancement for Square One, and Donna Safford Fleury, with Vinson Associates.

    Learning Experience

    BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien goes over material with Melissa Ciolek, a 2009 graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School who recently ‘shadowed’ O’Brien and others at the magazine. Ciolek, who will be attending the University of Delaware this fall and has designs on a career in communications, spent several days with BusinessWest staff members, learning about everything from interviewing, writing, and editing to sales and marketing. She also spent several days shadowing managers and staff at ABC40.

    The Only Way to Travel

    Peter Pan Bus Lines is becoming one of the first inter-city bus lines to have wireless Internet available to passengers through the installation of WiFi technology on its fleet. The company is in the process of installing the WiFi technology on 150 buses in its motorcoach fleet at a cost of around $75,000, not including Peter Pan’s labor to install the technology. Seen here promoting the WiFi service is Bob Guistimbelli, Peter Pan’s most recent ‘3-million-mile, accident-free’ driver.

    Steps in the Right Direction

    Matt D’Amour of Big Y Foods cuts the ribbon at the start of the 2009 Pioneer Valley Start! Heart Walk. More than 700 walkers stepped up for the American Heart Assoc. by participating and raising more than $200,000 to fund research for heart disease and stroke. Pictured with D’Amour are members of the 2009 Executive Walk Committee: Evan Robinson, left, a stroke survivor and Dean of Pharmacy at Western New England College, and Carlos Martins, vice president of RiverBend Medical Group.

    By
    Departments

    The following building permits were issued during the month of May 2009.

    AGAWAM

    Building Specialties
    16 Ramah Circle South
    $34,000 — Interior renovations for offices, closets, and workspaces

    MWI Inc.
    61 Industrial Lane
    $32,000 — Interior renovations

    AMHERST

    Bank of America
    1 South Pleasant St.
    $1,500,000 — Renovations including replacement of most systems

    New England Telephone Company
    20 Fearing St.
    $157,000 — Install new AC with exterior drycoder on roof

    CHICOPEE

    Bogdan Konarzewski
    333 Front St.
    $5,000 — Remodel office and basement

    Val Shvetz
    259 East Main St.
    $80,000 — Interior repairs and sprinkler system

    GREENFIELD

    Franklin Medical Center
    164 High St.
    $15,000 — Interior renovations

    Greenfield Co-Op Bank
    63 Federal St.
    $6,000 — To replace posts and handrail at main entrance

    Kathleen McIntyre Bernier
    259 Federal St.
    $7,700 — New roof

    Yeshi Gyaltsen
    10 Fiske Ave.
    $3,000 — Renovation of existing second-floor office

    HADLEY

    Alendev, LLC
    245 Russell St.
    $6,000 — Interior alterations

    Hopkins Academy
    131 Russell St.
    $40,000 — Renovation of teachers lounge and addition of accessible bathroom

    LUDLOW

    Victor Swist
    40 Ravenwood Dr.
    $60,000 — Commercial addition

    		  

    NORTHAMPTON

    Gerald Archambault
    178 Industrial Dr.
    $46,000 — Enlarge job training area

    Pioneer Contractors
    85 Main St.
    $95,000 — Renovate basement space into two offices

    SOUTHWICK

    Alan Gendron
    520 College Highway
    $55,000 — Commercial addition

    SPRINGFIELD

    Answer is Fitness
    380 Cooley St.
    $22,000 — Build a new juice bar in lobby

    City Vue Commons II
    926 Worthington St.
    $6,000 — Repair exterior brick veneer

    Eastfield Association LLC
    1655 Boston Rd.
    $10,000 — Interior renovations at food court

    Mass Mutual
    1500 Main St.
    $130,000 — Construction of a new restaurant on first floor

    WESTFIELD

    City of Westfield PD
    15 Washington St.
    $24,000 — Installation of a handicap ramp

    Dr. Mark Fisher
    48 East Silver St.
    $7,000 — Building repair

    God in Care of Christ Kingdom Church
    297 Russell Road
    $15,000 — Installation of handicap ramp

    WEST SPRINGFIELD

    Cermac, LLC
    88 Westfield St.
    $15,000 — Interior renovations to third floor

    Slavic Pentecostal Church
    2611 Westfield St.
    $1,000,000 — Renovate 30,000 square feet of space

    By
    Departments

    Credit Union Opens in Southampton

    SOUTHAMPTON — A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Polish National Credit Union’s newest branch location was conducted April 30 at the Southampton Branch, 32 College Highway. Other locations include the main office at 46 Main St., Chicopee, as well as the Chicopee Center Branch, 244 Exchange St.; Granby Branch, 34 West State St.; Westfield River Branch, 1 Parkside Ave., Westfield; and the Mortgage Center, 43 Main St., Chicopee.

    Springfield College Plans New Center

    SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College (SC) will open a Center for Wellness Education and Research on Sept. 1 to conduct groundbreaking research, be a national source of the latest wellness information, and design and present public-wellness-education programs. Jean A. Wyld, vice president for academic affairs, noted that SC’s intention is to be a “premier national resource on wellness across the lifespan.” Housed in the School of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, the new center will focus on research in exercise, nutrition, health, wellness and physical activity. Also participating in the interdisciplinary research and programs will be the faculty and students of the college’s schools of Social Work, Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies, Human Services, and Arts and Sciences. Research will include studies funded both by governmental and private grants and by the college. In addition, the center will expand educational activities at the college, particularly in its undergraduate and graduate programs in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Health Education, and Physical Education.

    Hampden Bank Farmer’s Market Returns; $10,000 Grant Awarded

    SPRINGFIELD — For the second year, Hampden Bank and the Pioneer Valley Growers Coop are sponsoring a local farmer’s market at the bank’s Wilbraham branch office at 2005 Boston Road. The market runs every Wednesday, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. now through mid-October, with new produce, fruits, and vegetables being added as the growing season progresses. In addition, a host of locally grown flowers and plants will be available, as well as baked goods and handmade items. Hampden Bank has also opened a farmer’s market on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Indian Orchard office at 187 Main St. Local farmers, growers, or merchants who would like to learn more about participating can call (413) 586-6947 or (413) 452-5125 for more information. In other news, the Hampden Bank Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 with life-threatening medical conditions.

    Agency Launches Unique Fundraising Campaign

    HOLYOKE — Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co. has launched the Charter Oak Truck — a 1948 Chevy pickup to be used for appearances at charitable walks and races throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Charter Oak will dispense from the truck’s bed donated refreshments to walkers, runners, and other fund-raiser participants. Companies who donate their goods will be recognized on truck signage as well as in any public relations issued by Charter Oak. The agency hopes to team up with local food and beverage companies in this effort. Companies or walk coordinators interested in using the Charter Oak Truck should contact Cami Foley at (413) 539-2000.

    Ad Club Takes First Place in National Competition

    SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Mass. recently took first place in the Program category of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Club Achievement Competition. The achievement awards are presented annually to AAF-member organizations that display exceptional accomplishments in club operations. Sixty advertising clubs entered the national competition, and 297 entries were received. The entries were judged by association professionals outside the AAF. There are five divisions of competition and clubs compete based on size. The Ad Club of Western Mass. received first-place honors for the quality of its programs in Division III, clubs with 100-249 members. All winners will be honored at the Salute to Achievers Luncheon at the June AAF national conference in Washington, D.C.

    Brattleboro Retreat Wins Award

    BRATTLEBORO, VT — The Brattleboro Retreat was recently honored with the ‘Best in New England’ Lamplighter Award at the spring conference of the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCO) in Providence, R.I. The Lamplighter Award represents the top honor among Gold Award winners in more than 50 categories. The award went to the retreat for its six-minute DVD titled “Helping People Find the Strength.” The DVD, which also won gold in the category for audio/visual presentations, was produced by Sunnyside Films. The organization also received NESHCO awards for the following marketing and communications pieces: Gold Award: Design/Printed Pieces (2009 wall calendar), Gold Award: Special Events Communications (Fundraising Event featuring the Moscow Ballet), Silver Award: Design/Logo (new clock tower logo), Silver Award: Publications/Annual Report (2007 Annual Report to Stakeholders and Friends), and an Award of Excellence: Overall Marketing Campaign (2008 overall marketing campaign). The Brattleboro Retreat credits its marketing and communications success to the Communicators Group Inc. of Keene, N.H., which was hired in early 2008 to help the hospital with a major rebranding effort.

    Big Y Foods Offers Advice to Novice Cooks

    SPRINGFIELD — Tough economic times have renewed an interest in home-cooked meals, according to officials at Big Y Foods, Inc. As more novice cooks seek advice, Big Y Foods and Fruits & Veggies – More Matters want to help. Home cooks will find easy-to-understand, healthy recipes that are quick and easy to prepare at www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, which can be accessed from Big Y’s Web site, www.bigy.com, in the Living Well Eating Smart section.