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By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Agenda

‘How Will Marijuana Affect the Workplace’

May 14: MassHire Holyoke Career Center will host a workshop titled “How Will Marijuana Affect the Workplace In Massachusetts” with attorney Erica Flores from Skoler, Abbott & Presser. This free event will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Flores will the current state of the law regarding marijuana use by employees for both medical and recreational purposes, including employers’ obligations to accommodate marijuana use by disabled employees; proposed legislation that would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees who use recreational marijuana and how this rule would affect employers’ current rights in the workplace; and the importance of reasonable-suspicion testing in this new legal climate and strategies for implementing and enforcing such testing programs.

‘Turn Up The You and Quiet The Critic’

May 15: Baystate Health’s Every Woman program will hold a special evening titled “Turn Up the You and Quiet the Critic” at 5:30 p.m. at 121 Club at Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Keynote speaker Pam Victor, president of Happier Valley Comedy, will discuss “Five Techniques for Quieting Your Inner Critic,” and there will be live music, food, women’s health information, and shopping with local vendors. Victor is a professional improviser, facilitator, teacher, and the founder and president of Happier Valley Comedy, the first improv theater and training center in Western Mass. She directs the three branches of the company: the comedy-training center, regular shows, and the Through Laughter program for professional and personal development. The event cost is $15. To register, visit turnuptheyou.eventbrite.com. For more information, call (413) 794-5200.

Maifest Block Party

May 17-18: Maifest is a colorful, joyous tradition in Germany. It celebrates the arrival of spring, when food is plentiful and spirits flow freely. The tradition will unfold in Springfield with the Maifest Block Party, a two-day community event, presented by the Student Prince & the Fort, set to take place outdoors on Fort Street and inside the restaurant. Live bands will fill the air with music while guests sip beer and head inside for a Maifest menu filled with spring delights. This year, a generous portion of the proceeds will benefit Rays of Hope to bring the organization closer to its mission of finding a cure for breast cancer. The festivities will be emceed by radio personality Lopez from WMAS. The tapping of the ceremonial keg will be headed by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Denise Jordan, chair of the Rays of Hope campaign, who is also executive director of the Springfield Housing Authority. Sgt. Brian Elliott of the Springfield Police Department will host the ceremonial cheer. Rudi Scherff of the Student Prince will give a brief talk about the Maifest tradition.

Labor and Employment Law Conference

May 21: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will hold a Labor and Employment Law Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Springfield. “The conference will deliver an in-depth review of some of the most challenging employment-law issues organizations, human-resources personnel, and management have faced over the past year, and will provide cutting-edge insights needed for surviving challenges on the horizon,” said Partner Marylou Fabbo. Breakout sessions will include “Paid Family and Medical Leave: Change Is Coming” “Wage and Hour Mistakes,” “Harassment, Discrimination, and Why Employers Get Sued,” “Labor and Employment Law Update,” “How to Handle Requests for Reasonable Accommodations,” and “How to Conduct an Internal Investigation.” Speakers and panel-discussion participants will include Skoler Abbott attorneys and other leaders in human resources and employment law. A continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and luncheon are included with the conference, as well as time for networking and questions following the presentations. See the full agenda and register online at skoler-abbott.com/training-programs or call (413) 737-4753.

Social Work Conference

May 22: More than 350 professionals from throughout Western Mass. will gather on the campus of Western New England University from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the 37th annual Social Work Conference. The keynote speaker will be Jen Falcone, director of Businesses Against Human Trafficking. A survivor of child sexual abuse and trafficking as an adolescent, she will discuss her experiences and how utter devastation kick-started the healing that drives her life choices and professional work. Falcone will focus on launching a movement within the Springfield-area business community to address human trafficking. Frank Sacco will be honored with the Jim Quinn Human Service Award at the conference. In addition to a celebrated career nationally and internationally in the fields of social work and psychotherapy, Sacco has spent his life researching and authoring books and articles on bullying, teacher bullying, and building a successful anti-bullying structure within a school. He consulted for the FBI after the 1999 Columbine shooting as well as internet sexual exploitation and domestic violence. The day-long conference, sponsored by Western New England University’s Bachelor of Social Work Program, the Social Work Advisory Council, and the Office of Enrollment Management, will also feature more than 30 exhibitors from throughout the region. The conference fee is $165 and includes registration, luncheon, and six credit hours for full (100%) attendance. Lower student rates are also available. To register online, visit wne.edu/prodev, or call (413) 796-2173.

JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair

May 28: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM), now celebrating its centennial anniversary, will host the JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair from 8 a.m. to noon at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. “We will host more than 500 students from seventh through 11th grades, who will have the opportunity to explore diverse career options at interactive booths featuring colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, companies, local law enforcement, and public-safety organizations from throughout Western Massachusetts,” said Jennifer Connolly, president of JAWM. The JA Inspire program provides students with the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to begin planning for high-school coursework and better prepare themselves for life after graduation. The program consists of four in-class lessons, plus the career exploration fair, all designed to engage students and help them explore education and career pathways, showcase careers in Western Mass. with a focus on high-wage and high-demand industries, and connect students with industry representatives who can share career advice and offer interactive exhibits during the career fair. Exhibitor space is still available at no charge. Exhibitors will present interactive and engaging career stations, while providing volunteer mentors to staff the career stations throughout the event. To reserve a career station, contact Connolly at (413) 747-7670 or [email protected]. To learn more about the event, visit jawm.org/events or call (413) 747-7670.

Community Action Awards

June 13: Springfield Partners for Community Action will present a night of celebrating those in action within the community. The Community Action Awards will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Springfield Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. It will be a night of speakers, awards, handing out scholarships to Community Scholarship winners, and a silent auction for guests to participate in. Ticket purchase is available at communityactionevent.eventbrite.com. Springfield Partners for Community Action is the federally designated community action agency of Springfield whose mission is to provide resources that assist those in need to obtain economic stability and ultimately create a better way of life. For more information on the event, contact Natalia Arocho at (413) 263-6500, ext. 6516, or [email protected].

40 Under Forty Gala

June 20: BusinessWest will present its 13th annual 40 Under Forty Gala, a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2019, which is profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Also, the fifth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. Tickets cost $75 per person; only standing-room tickets remain. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. PeoplesBank is the presenting sponsor, Health New England is the Continued Excellence Award sponsor, and WWLP-22 News is the media sponsor. Other sponsors include Baystate Health. the Isenberg School of Management, MP CPAs, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, Live Nation, MGM Springfield, Comcast Business, and YPS of Greater Springfield (partner).

‘Thrive After 55’ Wellness Fair

June 21: State Sen. Eric Lesser announced that he will host the third annual “Thrive After 55” Wellness Fair in partnership with Health New England, Springfield College, and the Center for Human Development (CHD). This year’s fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Field House on the campus of Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. The fair is free and open to the public. With more than 70 local organizations ranging from health and fitness to nutrition and elder law, the annual fair will connect residents of the Greater Springfield area with information and resources to help them thrive. The event will feature several educational seminars which will highlight areas of interest for attendees, including estate planning and elder law, scam avoidance, and diet and nutrition. Heart Song Yoga Center of East Longmeadow will return for a third year with an interactive demonstration of chair yoga and movement. The program includes a boxed lunch, hundreds of raffle prizes, and access to information and experts. To RSVP, call Lesser’s office at (413) 526-6501 or visit senatorlesser.com/thrive.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

People on the Move

Michael Tucker, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank (GCB), announced that the board of directors has approved the promotions of Christopher Wilkey to MIS officer, Adam Baker to vice president – commercial loans, Janet Rosenkranz to vice president and senior credit officer, and Erin Tautznik to assistant vice president and branch officer.

Christopher Wilkey

• Wilkey is responsible for administration of the bank’s internal network and assisting staff in technology issues. He has been with GCB since 2007 and has been lead technology specialist since 2014. He attended the accounting program at Greenfield Community College.

Adam Baker

• Baker has more than 11 years in banking, primarily in commercial credit. He is a graduate of UMass Amherst and received his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He is based in the King Street office of Northampton Cooperative Bank, a division of Greenfield Cooperative Bank. He is responsible for developing new commercial-loan business in the bank’s market area, with a focus in Hampshire County. He is active in Horizons for Homeless Children, the Special Olympics, and Lighthouse Holyoke.

Janet Rosenkranz

• Rosenkranz has more than 23 years in banking and has been with GCB since 2016. She is a graduate of UMass Amherst with a degree in economics. She is based at the 62 Federal St. office of GCB and is responsible for managing the bank’s commercial credit-analysis staff and assisting in managing the overall bank loan portfolio. She is active with the American Cancer Society, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and Safe Passage.

Erin Tautznik

• Tautznik has more than 14 years of banking experience. She is responsible for managing the 67 King St., Northampton office of the bank. She joined the bank in 2004 and has attended Holyoke Community College and numerous banking seminars and courses. She is also a volunteer with the JFK Middle School’s after-school program.

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In recognition of her leadership in supervising social-work students from Springfield College, Square One Chief Family Services Officer Jenise Katalina was recently named Field Supervisor of the Year. The award was presented by the Springfield College School of Social Work at a ceremonial breakfast on April 26. The recognition comes following Square One’s longstanding partnership with Springfield College and Katalina’s years of leading the school’s aspiring social workers by supervising their field work at Square One. Before joining Square One, Katalina served for six years as a supervisor in a Springfield-based residential program for latency-age children struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges related to trauma. Her prior experience includes the supervision and coordination of after-school programs and drop-in teen youth programs with the YMCA of Greater Springfield. She received her bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University and her master of social work degree from Springfield College. She is a licensed certified social worker in Massachusetts. Katalina is the past chair of the Springfield Department of Health and Human Services’ Maternal Child Health Commission. She currently serves in a leadership capacity for the Hampden County Perinatal Support Coalition and the Springfield Baby Bottoms Diaper Bank. She serves on the board of directors for MotherWoman and is a Baystate community faculty member for the Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health program. She is also a member of many community collaborative groups, including the Project ACCESS Maternal-Child Health Partnership and Springfield’s Project Baby.

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Melissa Brunt

Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors announced the addition of Realtor Melissa Brunt to its roster of professional real-estate agents in its Main Street, Northampton office. After working in the hospitality industry for a number of years, Brunt decided to make the switch to residential real-estate sales. Brunt is a member of the Realtor Assoc. of the Pioneer Valley, the National Assoc. of Realtors, and the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors. As a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors, her primary focus will be residential real estate in Hampshire and Franklin counties.

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Berkshire Bank announce the 2019 Volunteer Service X-ellence Award winners: Leonard O’Dea, money desk officer in Pittsfield, for his leadership and individual volunteer service activities outside of his role at the bank; Melissa Myers, compliance analyst in Pittsfield, for her leadership and service in both company-supported and individual volunteer activities; and Shanatia Bygrave, financial services representative in Hudson, N.Y., for her leadership and participation in the bank’s corporate volunteer program. Each year, the bank recognizes employees for their volunteerism in the community by naming three top volunteers. The annual awards program celebrates company employees who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. The three recipients were selected based on their strong record of volunteerism to nonprofit organizations through both company-supported activities and individual service in the broader community. Each of the award winners received a $1,000 donation that will be made to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

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David Rooks

The largest healthcare IT managed-services provider in Western Mass., baytechIT, is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of David Rooks as director of Operations. A seasoned IT and telecommunications industry leader, Rooks previously served as manager of the Project Management Office at VertitechIT.

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With more than 25 years of business-development and public-relations experience, Joe Mitchell has joined Eversource as its newest community-relations and economic-development specialist. He will serve as the company’s liaison for communities in Hampden and Hampshire counties. His focus is supporting Eversource’s electric service business. Mitchell is a past co-chair of the Economic Development Partners of Western Massachusetts, executive director of the Westfield Redevelopment Authority, and a graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Most recently, he served as the city of Westfield’s Advancement officer. In this role, he successfully completed numerous large, long-term projects directly related to business development and retention for the city. His previous duties involved site location, expansion, and technical assistance generating private investment, economic opportunities, and jobs. He has worked with all of the Western Mass. communities and has strong relationships with municipal officials and business leaders.

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Mark Kempic will assume the role of president of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts on May 1. The role of president is in addition to his current role as chief operating officer of Columbia Gas, which he has held since January 2019. From September 2018 to January 2019, Kempic was a key part of the leadership team for the Greater Lawrence recovery efforts. Since January, he has led the team focused on restoring the communities of Andover, Lawrence, and North Andover, including overseeing the introduction of the Columbia Gas Equipment Repair Plan, the Heating Equipment Replacement Program, and the private-property restoration work that is currently underway. In his role as president and chief operating officer, Kempic will continue to focus on improvements to statewide infrastructure and implementation of a number of safety enhancements for the company’s infrastructure and operations, as well as phase-two restoration efforts. He will also focus heavily on community engagement, including planned partnerships with local schools for efforts such as career days and other STEM education programs. Kempic first started with Columbia Gas 40 years ago. His experience in the energy industry includes roles in information technology, engineering, gas supply, corporate planning, and legal and regulatory policy. Prior to his assistance in the Merrimack Valley, Mark served as NiSource’s chief transformation officer, responsible for enhancing efforts to integrate processes and technology across the company’s seven-state footprint. He also previously served as president of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Columbia Gas of Maryland. He holds a law degree from Capital University School of Law, a bachelor’s degree in computer and information science from the University of Pittsburgh, and an associate degree in solar heating and cooling engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He has been licensed to practice law in four states, including Massachusetts.

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The U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) announced the election of 100 new members to the academy in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. They include Lila Gierasch, distinguished professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Chemistry at UMass Amherst. The NAS is charged with providing independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Scientists are elected by their peers to membership in the NAS for outstanding contributions to research. Gierasch’s research focus for decades has been protein folding — that is, how amino-acid sequence determines the three-dimensional structure of a protein. She is particularly focused on how proteins fold in the cellular environment and the role of molecular chaperones in ensuring high fidelity in the folding process. Gierasch’s honor is the latest in a recent series of recognitions she has earned from research peers and professional societies. Last year, for example, she received the American Chemical Society’s Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry for “her seminal contributions to peptide structure and function, peptide models for protein folding and function, and roles of peptide and protein aggregation in disease.” In 2016, she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. That same year, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology named Gierasch editor in chief of the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the society’s flagship journal, for a five-year term. In 2014, Gierasch was named to the National Institutes of Health Council of Councils, established to advise the NIH director on policies and activities of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives, which includes making recommendations on research that represents important areas of emerging scientific opportunities, rising public-health challenges, or knowledge gaps that deserve special emphasis or would otherwise benefit from strategic planning and coordination. Most recently, she was recognized for her “outstanding contributions to peptide science” by the American Peptide Society.

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Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg, LLP announced that Jonathan Kane, who joined the firm in 2001 and became a partner in 2005, has been appointed associate justice of the Housing Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. His last formal day at the firm will be May 31. Meanwhile, Susan Cooper has become a partner in the firm. She has more than 25 years of experience representing businesses of all types and sizes, from sole proprietors to international corporations. Her primary areas of practice include transactional matters such as business acquisitions and sales, corporate reorganizations, advising startups, and commercial lending. She is a graduate of Cornell University and the George Washington University National Law Center. In addition, Mae Stiles has recently become of counsel to the firm. She has 11 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and intellectual-property matters as well as a wide variety of corporate, business, and licensing transactions. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, New York, and California.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

May 29: 1Berkshire Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington. Join us for the May Chamber Nite in partnership with the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. Members of either organization get in free for this networking opportunity. To register, visit www.1berkshire.com.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

May 15: May After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amity Street Dental. Join us for an evening of networking at Amity Street Dental, and find out more about the work of Dr. Hunt, Dr. Castenson, and Dr. Ivancev, as well as their new ‘Amity plan’ for small businesses. Enjoy food from the Pub. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

May 18: Amherst Downtown Lives United Day. Amherst Downtown businesses are coming together to support United Way of Hampshire County. On May 18, several businesses have pledged 5% of sales or a minimum of $250 to United Way.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org

(413) 773-5463

May 26: Chamber Lunch: noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Dining Commons. Featuring Mike Kennealy, secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Sponsored by Greenfield Community College Foundation and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $18 for members, $20 for non-members. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

May 15: May Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus. Sponsored by: Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, PeoplesBank, Galaxy Community Council, and the Arbors Kids. Chief Greeter: Stephanie Shaw, Chicopee Veterans Services. Keynote Speaker: Col. Peters of the 439th Airlift Wing. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

May 16: Chamber CheckPoint Legislative Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. This event offers chamber members and the community an opportunity to hear from state and federal elected officials. With more than 100 people expected to attend, it is also a networking opportunity. This year’s speakers include Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and state Rep. Joseph Wagner. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

May 17: Lights On Art & Culture, 5-8 p.m. Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Chicopee Cultural Council, SilverBrick Mills, and the City of Chicopee are collaborating once again to show appreciation to those who live, work, and play in the downtown area. For one evening, participating businesses will showcase an artist and/or musician. This is a free event.

May 21: Chamber Seminar: “Assessing and Developing Future Leaders” with Michael Kline, PsyD, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites. Series sponsored by Westfield Bank. Cost: $30. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

May 23: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Williams Distributing. Series Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Monthly sponsors are Galaxy Community Council and the Arbors Kids. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

May 31: Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. shotgun start, hosted by Chicopee Country Club. Presented by Polish National Credit Union. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency Inc., Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Poly-Plating Inc., Hampton Inn, Residence Inn of Chicopee, Tru by Hilton, ICNE, Roca Inc., and Health New England. Cost: $125 per golfer, $500 per team of four, and/or $20 golfer package that includes 25 raffle tickets and one mulligan. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

May 22: Chamber on the Vine, 5:30-8:30 a.m., hosted by Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Road, Southampton. Join us for a night under the stars. The Floyd Patterson Band will provide music, the vineyard will provide wine, and food will be provided by Little Truc food truck and Crooked Stick Pops. Pre-registration is required, as tickets are limited. The deadline for refunds is May 15. This is a rain-or-shine event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Cost: $25 for music alone, $35 for music and wine. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

June 11: “In the Know” Panel Series and Networking, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. The Chamber offers the second in the “In The Know” panel series, where a panel made up of Gen Brough, president, Finck & Perras Insurance; Dave Griffin Jr., vice president, Dowd Agencies; and Matt Waugh, president, Waugh Agency Insurance will discuss insurance needs. Get the insight you need to consider to protect yourself and your business. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Nini’s. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is a must. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

June 26: Speaker Breakfast: Cyber Breach Symposium, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featuring Mat Reardon, Beazley Group. Learn what steps you can take to minimize your risk. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com

(413) 534-3376

May 15: Business After Hours at the Fishway, 5-7 p.m. Every spring, American shad, Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, and other anadromous fish swim up the Connecticut River as they begin their spring migration. Join us to make connections and enjoy food and drink as we mingle and watch these indigenous fish make their way upstream and over the dam on the first and most successful fish lift on the Atlantic coast. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

May 29: Business Person of the Year Dinner Reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by the Wherehouse? Join the Greater Holyoke business community as we honor and recognize our 2018 Business Person of the Year, Barry Farrell of Farrell Funeral Home. Additionally, we will be honoring Maria Ferrer of MD Beauty Salon as our 2018 Henry A. Fifield Volunteer of the Year. Make connections and enjoy a hot, plated dinner, cocktails, and a casual program. Cost: $50.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.northamptonchamber.com

(413) 584-1900

May 14: Workshop: “Microsoft Word Tips,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save hours of time. Attendees will learn to add buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar; shortcuts for selecting words, sentences, and paragraphs; and how (and why) to display non-printing characters in a document. Practice using the Format Painter to copy formatting and fix problems with numbered and bulleted lists. Learn to create AutoCorrect entries to correct common typos, and AutoText entries and Quick Parts to easily enter frequently used text. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

May 28: Workshop: “Upgrading to Office 365,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

May 14: The 58th annual Golf Tournament, hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Along with a round of golf and dinner, there will be raffles and a live auction to benefit three $500 student scholarships. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships, to donate a raffle prize, or for more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

May 20: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply, 14 Coleman Ave., Westfield. This event is co-hosted by MI-BOX of Central & Western MA. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For more information, call (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

May 23: Stars & Strikes, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by the Tap Room at MGM Springfield. Featuring celebrity bowlers, passed appetizers, and unlimited games. Cost: $20. To register, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

May 15: Night of Networking with YPS, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Zoo in Forest Park. Bring lots of business cards to this co-hosted event. Mingle, tour, and network for a night of fun and business. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

May 22: Job Fair 2019: Local Jobs for Local People, 3-8 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House, West Springfield. The West of the River Chamber will host a local job fair. West Springfield and Agawam businesses along with other employment opportunities will be showcased for the public. High-school students, college students, and adults will attend this event looking to begin or advance their careers. This event is free and open to the public. To be a participating vendor, register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

May 18: Third annual Adult Field Day, 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by Train for Life, Chicopee. Teams compete in games for prizes. Beer and food available. No athletic ability required. Special registration pricing before April 18: $20 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $30 for non-members. After April 18: $25 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $35 for non-members. To register, visit springfieldyps.com.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Company Notebook

Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley Now Open

HADLEY — Homewood Suits by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, announced the opening of its newest property, Homewood Suits by Hilton Hadley. With 96 new suites, the hotel is the first extended-stay property in Hampshire County. Developed and owned by the Parmar Family and managed by Pioneer Valley Hotel Group, Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley offers a combination of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations featuring fully equipped kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Guests are also provided amenities like complimentary hot breakfast, evening socials, wi-fi, and a grocery-shopping service. Located at 340 Russell St., Homewood Suites by Hilton Hadley also features an outdoor kitchen and grill area, fitness center, and indoor pool, as well as 695 square feet of flexible space for meetings and social events.

Hogan Technology Receives Top Industry Award

EASTHAMPTON — Hogan Technology recently received Technology Assurance Group’s (TAG) top award at the 19th annual TAG Convention held in Orlando, Fla. TAG, an international organization of independently owned managed-technology service providers in the U.S. and Canada, selected Hogan Technology as the winner of the TAG Champion Award. The award is based on the company’s ability to drive fellow TAG members’ growth and advancement. Hogan Technology offers an array of IT networking, voice, and video solutions all designed to increase customers’ profitability and productivity. The TAG Champion Award was accepted by Sean Hogan, president of Hogan Technology. “Our company’s goal is to always strive to be on the leading edge of technology,” Hogan said. “Through TAG, we learn best business practices for the betterment of the customers we serve. We believe in giving back to the members that have helped us along the way. We’re proud to have won this award among such a sophisticated group of managed-technology services providers.”

Registration Open for HCC Summer-session Classes

HOLYOKE — Registration is underway for summer-session courses at Holyoke Community College (HCC). Three- and four-credit summer classes at HCC are offered in two four-week sessions and one full-term, seven-week session — on campus, online, and blended. Summer session one begins June 3 (ending June 27 to July 3), while session two begins July 8 (ending Aug. 1-8). The full-term summer session begins June 3-4 (ending July 17-23). HCC’s comprehensive summer academic program comprises nearly 200 course sections in 38 academic areas, including accounting, American Sign Language, anthropology, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, communications, community health, criminal justice, culinary arts, earth science, economics, engineering, English, academic English as a second language, environmental science, forensic science, general studies, gerontology, health, health information management, history, human services, law, management, marketing, math, medical assisting, music, nutrition, philosophy, political science, SEM (science, engineering, and math), psychology, sociology, Spanish, and sustainability. A complete listing of course descriptions and summer-class schedules is available at hcc.edu/registration. To enroll, visit hcc.edu/apply. For more information, visit hcc.edu/admission or call (413) 552-2321.

STCC to Offer Summer Classes

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer five-week and 10-week on-campus and online summer sessions. Session one begins on June 3, and session two starts July 8. Academic subject areas include accounting, anthropology, biology, business, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, electronic systems, English, graphic communication and photography, history, information technologies, math, medical terminology, music, philosophy, physics, psychology, sign language, sociology, Spanish, and speech. Class schedules are available at www.stcc.edu/summer. Students can register online, by phone at (413) 755-4321, or in the Registrar’s Office, Student Learning Commons (Building 19), Room 169. Summer also presents an opportunity for high-school students to take free college classes and earn credit. Area high-school students are encouraged to enroll in STCC’s College Now dual-enrollment program to take summer courses. Students who begin during their junior year can enroll in up to eight free courses, which may be taken to fulfill high-school graduation requirements or to pursue an academic interest. Credits earned can also be used toward any STCC degree program. Interested students should speak with their parent or guardian and guidance counselor before the May 1 application deadline for session-one courses.

Springfield College AmeriCorps Program Receives National Funding

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College AmeriCorps Program will receive $1,133,274 in AmeriCorps funding spread out over the next three years from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. Springfield College is one 26 Massachusetts-based organizations that received federal funding, supporting 6,611 AmeriCorps members in their efforts to tackle ongoing challenges in early-childhood education, job readiness, and environmental conservation. For 22 years, the Springfield College AmeriCorps program has provided the city of Springfield and its public schools with student-support and academic-support specialists. Its staff and student volunteers provide mentoring, counseling, social-emotional reinforcement, direct interventions, and identification of risk factors that lead to dropping out of school. The Springfield College AmeriCorps program is the largest in Western Mass., with 56 total members. Springfield College AmeriCorps members have provided an average of more than 44,000 hours of service to more than 16 of Springfield’s public schools leading to student academic success in English and math, and improved results in early literacy skills, attendance, and behavior.

Paragus Technology Drive Raises $2,445 for Dakin

HADLEY — On April 22, Paragus IT teamed with Dave’s Soda and Pet Food City and the Lexington Group for a technology-recycling drive to promote sustainability on Earth Day and to benefit Dakin Humane Society. Paragus took old, unwanted computers, laptops, printers, and other equipment to prepare them for reuse or proper disposal. In exchange, it collected $5 per piece of equipment — all of which went to benefit Dakin Humane Society. Between drop-offs at Paragus IT in Hadley and Dave’s Soda And Pet Food City and pick-ups by the Lexington Group, the technology drive raised a total of $2,445 for Dakin Humane Society.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Briefcase

Leadership Pioneer Valley Accepting Applications for LEAP Class of 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) is now accepting applications for enrollment in the LEAP class of 2020, a nine-month, regional leadership-development program that engages the Pioneer Valley’s most promising emerging leaders through learning and exploration. Participants are trained in leadership skills by experts in a classroom setting. They also attend in-depth field experiences across the region where they meet with local leaders and explore the region’s economy and culture. The LEAP program runs September through May. In its seven years, nearly 300 individuals representing more than 90 companies, organizations, and municipalities have participated. The program has filled a critical need for a leadership program that builds a network of emerging leaders to address the challenges and opportunities of the region. Fifty-three percent of alumni have a new leadership role at work, 64% have joined a new board of directors, and 99% made new meaningful connections. LPV is seeking applicants all over the Pioneer Valley, including Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties in different sectors. The program is made for those in nonprofits, businesses, and government who are eager to increase their leadership skills and take action to better the region. Applicants are considered in a competitive application process that prioritizes diversity by employment sector, geography, race, gender, and sexual orientation. Emerging leaders, mid-career professionals with leadership potential, and those looking to better the Pioneer Valley should consider applying. Those who apply by June 1 will be eligible for $100 off of their personal tuition, and companies with three or more applicants by June 1 will receive 50% off one participant. The deadline for LPV class of 2020 applications is July 1. Applications and further information can be found at www.leadershippv.org.

First-quarter Profits Up Across MGM Resorts

LAS VEGAS — MGM Resorts International reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2019. Consolidated net revenues increased 13% compared to the prior year quarter to $3.2 billion. MGM Springfield earned $9.38 million on $77.9 million in net revenue. That figure represents adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization, or EBITDA. “The first quarter came in slightly better than our expectations with consolidated net revenues up by 13% and adjusted EBITDA up 5%,” said Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. “Our Las Vegas resorts experienced broad and diversified customer demand. Our non-gaming revenues grew by 4%.” Net revenues increased 21% to $804 million, including $78 million in contributions from the opening of MGM Springfield in August and $37 million in contributions from the acquisition of Empire City Casino in New York in January. “We remain focused on achieving our 2020 targets of $3.6 billion to $3.9 billion in consolidated adjusted EBITDA and significant growth in free cash flow,” Murren said. “Our strategy to achieve these goals includes the continued ramping up of MGM Cotai [in Macau], Park MGM [in Las Vegas], and MGM Springfield, and the implementation of the MGM 2020 Plan. MGM 2020 is a company-wide initiative aimed at leveraging a more centralized organization to maximize profitability and lay the groundwork for the company’s digital transformation to drive revenue growth.”

PVPC Releases Economic-development Strategy

SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) recently released its 2019 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Pioneer Valley Plan for Progress Five-year Update, a blueprint for economic development in the region. The CEDS features a description of regional economic-development conditions and sets forth goals and objectives for the future, as well as a list of projects seeking the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Public Works funding in the next year. The report highlights the region’s continued decrease in unemployment, an improved workforce-talent pipeline, and increased early-education enrollment and high-school and community-college graduation rates, among others, as metrics illustrating the overall progress being made. The CEDS also lists many major committed projects of regional significance, such as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame renovations in Springfield, North Square at the Mill District in Amherst, and the One Ferry Street mixed-use development in Easthampton. A full digital copy is available at www.pvpc.org/plans/comprehensive-economic-development-strategy-ceds. Hard copies are also available upon request.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

Keshar Enterprise Inc., 577 East St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Ankitkumar G. Patel, 35 Montvale Ave., Woburn, MA 01801. Package store.

Lee’s Taekwondo at Chicopee Inc., 82 Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Suhyun Lee, same. Taekwondo cenTerrace

FLORENCE

Kiwanis Club of Northampton Inc., 138 Overlook Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Margaret Wynne-Gruszecki, same. Raise funds, organize volunteers, and conduct all lawful activities to meet the unmet needs of the populations of Northampton, surrounding communities and elsewhere.

LENOX

Lenore Property Owners’ Association Inc., 150 Pittsfield Lenox Road, Lenox, MA 01240. Louis J. Allegrone, 771 Robinson Road, Hinsdale, MA 01235. To own, manage, maintain, preserve, protect, repair, improve, use, operate, and dispose of Lenore Road in Hinsdale.

NORTHAMPTON

Landscapes Inc., 84 Conz St., P.O. Box 1332, Northampton, MA 01060. Craig Stevens, same. Landscape services.

PITTSFIELD

L & P Boston Operating Inc., 82 Wendell Ave. Ste 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Les Levy, same. Sales and installation of home remodeling services.

SOUTH HADLEY

Larochelle Services Inc., 23 College St., Suite 8, South Hadley, MA 01075. Colleen Miller Larochelle, 8 Briar Spring Lane, South Hadley, MA 01075. Landscaping.

SPRINGFIELD

Just B Transportation Inc., 49 Bissell St., Springfield, MA 01119. Isaac N. Teresia, same. Non-emergency transportation.

LGS Construction Inc., 26 Colonial Ave., 3rd Floor, Springfield, MA 01109. Luis Alberto Galaviz Santos, same. Roofing.

WHATELY

Kyle Monahan Trucking Inc., 305 Haydenville Road, Whately, MA 01093. Kyle Monahan, same. Trucking company.

WILBRAHAM

Kelley Management Group Inc., 931 Main St., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Daniel Kelley, same. Business management consulting services.

Kkuljaem Korean Kitchen Inc., 2205 Boston Road, Apt. A-1, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Paul J. Aust, same. Restaurant.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of April 2019.

AMHERST

Go Farm
211 Bay Road
Katie Bodzinski

Taylor Davis Landscape and Construction
577 West St.
Karen Davis

BELCHERTOWN

The K9 Advantage
23 Shea Ave.
Sara Birkel

Pardee Brothers Construction Co.
366 Turkey Hill Road
Stephen Pardee

Rental Solutions, LLC
18 Ledgewood Dr.
Elizabeth Villani

River Valley Craftsman, LLC
125 Federal St.
Bruce Alexander

Roger McGinnis Trucking
7 Brandywine Dr.
Roger McGinnis, Grete McGinnis

Utley Exteriors
631 Warren Wright St.
Stephen Utley

The Vintage Barn
365 Bardwell St.
Lisa Allen

CHICOPEE

Beauty Batlles Micro Hair
661 Front St.
Ashley Batlle

Frame to Finish
88 Taylor St., Apt. 2
Jeffrey Skrocki

Kevin J. White Electrician
792 Front St.
Kevin White

Phoenix Management Inc.
100 Logistic Dr.
Gary Giarratano, Donna, Giarratano

Quick Pick Convenience
452 Chicopee St.
Saima Amir

EAST LONGMEADOW

Landmark Partners Inc.
60 North Main St.
Thomas Avezzie

TigerPress
50 Industrial Dr.
Jennifer Shafii

Trinity Health of New England
98 Shaker Road
Trinity Health of New England

HOLYOKE

Adams St. Market
4 Adams St.
Rosa Parra

Dairy Market
160-162 Lyman St.
Irfan Kashif

Exclusive Cuts
118 Maple St.
Joemarie Lopez

Joy Travel Agency
177 High St.
Joimary Acevedo, Miguel Carrasco

Trinity Heating & Air Inc.
4 Open Square Way
William Pollock, Thomas Pollock

LONGMEADOW

APD Construction Services
9 Greenacre Dr.
Ashley Kauffman

AT&T Mobility
827 Williams St.
Gary Johnson

Hair by Brianna Barcomb
906 Shaker Road
Brianna Barcomb

Jeff’s Granola
87 Ellington St.
Jeff Greim

Low & Picard Real Estate Services
26 Circle St.
William Low

Pleasantview Renovations
122 Pleasantview Ave.
Heidi Kelly

Quality Brush Painting
322 Frank Smith Road
Edward Gerasimchuk

Quality Roofing
49 Cobblestone Road
Ted DeCosmo

Sparkle Time Studio
60 Cheshire Dr.
Kimberly Geisner-Gross

LUDLOW

The FitClub 24
56 East St.
Jessica Brothers

NORTHAMPTON

Chef Mally’s Table
91 Crescent St.
Jamal Jacobs

Cloverdale Cooperative Nursery School Inc.
130 Pine St.
Laura Andersen

Cornucopia Natural Wellness Market
150 Main St.
Jade Jump, Nate Clifford

The Ellery
259 Elm St.
Dierdre Savage

Jack Speyer Art & Antiques
416 North Main St.
Jack Speyer

Piece by Piece Deconstruction
755 Westhampton Road
David Giese

Rayton Logging
331 Burts Pit Road
Peter Rayton

PALMER

Burke Enterprises
115 River St.
Matthew Burke

Demore’s Automotive
1160 Park St.
Michelle Demore

Kelly’s Garden & Grow
1515 Park St.
Stacey Kelly, Brian Kelly

SOUTHWICK

Allen’s Affordable Auto Repair
96 Point Grove Road
Christopher Allen

Forastiere Family Funeral Service Inc.
624 College Highway
Frank Forastiere

Lakehouse Financial
6 North Pond Road
Melissa Garrity

SPRINGFIELD

Beautiful Garden Maintenance
34 Sumner Ave.
Juan Cardona

Blow Barber Shop
380 Allen St.
Daniel Ojeda

BMT Lock and Key
306 Hermitage Dr.
Walter Kulas

Bottom Line Body Work, LLC
2 Medical Center Dr.
Saskia Cote

Brican-Saf Joint Venture
155 State St.
Brian Gibbons

Cleaner Homes
210 Euclid Ave.
Deseree Gonzalez

Coffee Bin
680 Sumner Ave.
Binh Le

Contribution Clothing
60 Old Brook Road
Kelly Partridge

CubeSmart 6099
340 Taylor St.
Doug Tyrell

Excite Media Arts
53 Thompson St.
Edward Mayers

Extremely Clean 2, LLC
242 Dickinson St.
Martin Johnson

Faith Orange Apparel
257 Orange St.
Brittany Polk

Figlio Restaurant
286 Bridge St.
Robert D’Agostino

Foxtrot Construction Inc.
1350 Main St.
Jeffrey O’Connor

McMullen-Jones Realty
30 Hermitage Dr.
Cynthia Jones

Nextier Marketing
74 Clantoy St.
Rhojel Dixon

Omnipoint Technology Inc.
235 Eastern Ave.
Timothy Baymon

Orchard Auto Sales & Service
1307 Worcester St.
Timothy Forbes

RN Pavers
155 Drexel St.
Rafael Almengo

Rapid Cuts
1655 Boston Road
Leon Marsh

Richard G. Elfman, DDS
19 Hampden St.
Richard Elfman

RMJ Landscaping
50 Maynard St.
Rolando O’Farrill

Room Pizza and More
1655 Boston Road
Shahriar Allahyari

Thompson/Center Arms
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Smith & Wesson

Tiffany Jones Retail
123 Kensington Ave.
Donnette Jones

Timoteo’s Grill
436 Boston Road
Carlos Martin

Weekends 246
67 Wollaston St.
Marisa Buor

Zayas Trucking
94 Draper St.
Rafael Zayas

Zodiac Trucking
63 Surrey Road
Zodiac Trucking

Zombie Hideout
1655 Boston Road
William Bullock

WARE

Kristen’s Personal Creations
11 Dale St.
Kristen Lebel

Lost & Found Mercantile
43-47 Main St.
Kristin Rosenbeck

Simply HomeMaid
100 Old Gilbertville Road
Kelly McDonell

Two Guys Haul
81 Greenwich Road
Edward Wyzik, Tonya Wiggin

WESTFIELD

Attorney Daniel R. Gintowt
112 Wild Flower Circle
Daniel Gintowt

DeSIGNED by DePINO
57 Patriots Dr.
Laurie DePino

Grizzly’s Property Maintenance
11 Sycamore St.
Scott Breveleri

Rolling Hills Lawn Care
23 Bates St.
Daniel Fontaine

Scott’s Specialties
239 Steiger Dr.
Scott Savage

Snack Attack
225 Root Road
Jason Lage

WEST SPRINGFIELD

The Crest Room
706 Westfield St.
Joseph Kelley

Infinity Auto Rental
74 Baldwin St.
Joseph Gallo

La-Z-Boy
1299 Riverdale St.
Ryan Pernice

Long Radio
1102 Riverdale St.
Matthew Imbriglio

Uptown Liquors
1122 Memorial Ave.
Emil Patel

Village Pizza
1164 Westfield St.
Eray Arslan

WILBRAHAM

AAA Games Cards and More
4 Boston Road
Michael Farnham

Confluent Sciences Consulting Inc.
255 Burleigh Road
Frederick Haibach

Home Medics
4 Tall Timber Dr.
Oussama Awkal

Luzi’s Auto Body Inc.
2650 Boston Road
Todd Luzi, Dana-Lee Luzi

Luzi’s Towing and Recovery
2650 Boston Road, Unit R
Jake Luzi

My Sister’s House
392 Three Rivers Road
Lori Mead

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Allard, Kristin Ashley
22 Cottage St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Bergquist, Derek
171 Shepardson Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/19

Boisvert, Andrea
14 Westwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Brown, Jacqueline L.
1076 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/19

Bruso, Jeremy H.
Bruso, Lindsay M.
143 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/19

Bussey, Kara A.
a/k/a Fortier, Kara Ann
26 Amherst St., Unit 4
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/19

Candelaria, Rosaura
68 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/19

Caquias, Carmen I.
43 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/30/19

Cardinale, Nicholas Frank
Cardinale, Denise Marie
51 Pine Grove St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Carrion, Joseph A.
Carrion, Marlissa G.
210 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/19

Casiello, Kimberly A.
148 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Centeno, Claribel
1122 St. James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Clendenin, Jason
Clendenin, Kelly
11 Salem Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Cronin-Unwin, Linda A.
53 Center St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Crosby, William J.
Crosby, Denise A.
1246 Granby Road, #69
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/01/19

Cust, Jerry L.
36 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/11/19

Destiny Auto Detailing
Garcia, Miguel A.
286 Lexington St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/08/19

DiSciullo, Adam G.
22 Pine St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/19

Dragon Flamme Treasures
Laflamme, Patrick M.
Laflamme, Leah A.
37 Montville St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Encarnacion, Edwin Ivan
Monteiro Encarnacion, Rachelle Tavares
30 Anderson Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Expanding Views Coaching
Rosengarten, Mindy Ellen
46 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Farnsworth, Robert H.
366 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Frisbie, Robert
85 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/04/19

Gamache, Ashley J.
a/k/a Williams, Ashley J.
9 James Ave.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/09/19

Gellerman, Leon
170 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/04/19

Gelula, Jonathan C.
25 Redfern Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/19

Hamilton, Elizabeth F.
34 Howard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/01/19

Hernandez, Javier
381 South Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/19

Hickey, Christine R.
33 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/19

Higgins, Mary E.
128 Allen St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Hill, Lance K.
P.O. Box 85
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Holden, Terry L.
a/k/a Leary, Terry
29 Dogwood Lane
Cotuit, MA 02635
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Holt, Catherine S.
14 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/19

Hughes, Kelly
Hughes, Pamela J.
641 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Hughes, Lori A.
1608 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/30/19

Hutchins, Rebecca
95 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Jackson, Eileen L.
9 Montana St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Jordan, Jeffery Donald
21 Laurel Lane
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/19

Kimbell, Elizabeth A.
11 Lovewell St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Lussier, Armand Vernon
510 Blisswood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/19

Malo, Edward P.
Malo, Julie A.
4 Newell St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/19

Maloney, David
160 Wood Road
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/19

Marwick, Lynne M.
51 Worthy Ave., Apt. #11
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/19

Matukaitis, Paul Robert
247 Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/19

Morales, Joe
13 Eastern Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/19

Munoz, Yolanda M.
38 Exeter St.
Lawrence, MA 01843
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/07/19

Pierog, Kelly J.
80 Muzzy St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/19

Rivera, Elizabeth
35 Blanding St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Rivera-Gonzalez, Nelson
926 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/02/19

Roberts, Patricia A.
1089 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/19

Roda, Joseph P.
Roda, Julie A.
36 Beaufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/03/19

Rodriguez, Milagros
42 Murphy Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/19

Salvadore, Joanne
161 East Park Terrace
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Santiago, Jorge L.
a/k/a Cartagena, Jorge Luis Santiago
270 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Shaw, Allen Philip
83 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/19

Skok, Luann F.
418 Meadow St., Apt B-6
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/19

Swinton, Patricia A.
50 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/02/19

Tesney, David W.
118 Broadview Terrace
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/19

Tillery, Joevonne Brace
a/k/a Brace, Joevonne W.
85 Amos Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/19

Tiraboschi, Gregory P.
Tiraboschi, Julie K.
1 Pine St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/09/19

Wallis, Howard E.
541 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/15/19

Warner, Maria Patricia
44 Evergreen Road, Unit 1
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/19

Wright, Stephanie A.
101 Huntington Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/19

Woffenden, Michelle Marie
a/k/a Rivas, Michelle Marie
59 Aldo Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/19

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

186 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Robert E. Graves
Date: 04/18/19

103 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Carlos P. Young
Seller: Thomas F. Frechette
Date: 04/18/19

DEERFIELD

6 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anthony Martino
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 04/22/19

GILL

17 Walnut St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Hobbs
Seller: Nancy A. Griswold
Date: 04/19/19

GREENFIELD

98 Bungalow Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Andrew D. Paterno
Seller: Marc A. Greene
Date: 04/11/19

210 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Emma Lehan
Seller: Edward S. Jenest
Date: 04/17/19

3 Green St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Michael L. Audet
Seller: Margaret E. Kane
Date: 04/19/19

126 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Nam H. Kim
Seller: El Gold LLC
Date: 04/17/19

216 Munson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Michael D. Bobb
Seller: Pavel Angelchev
Date: 04/16/19

73 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Edward M. Dunn
Seller: Eric D. Lundquist
Date: 04/12/19

121 Thayer Road Ext.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Judith F. Lively
Seller: LFT Transformations LLC
Date: 04/10/19

198 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Richard P. Ely
Seller: Lisa A. Morrison
Date: 04/19/19

LEYDEN

134 Frizzell Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Osborne
Seller: Elizabeth A. Johnson
Date: 04/12/19

62 George Lamb Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Larry Lippert
Seller: Bruce A. Kaeppel
Date: 04/18/19

MONTAGUE

83 2nd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Jonathan J. Hall
Seller: William J. Hildreth
Date: 04/10/19

59 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Evan M. Janes
Seller: Joseph C. Schab
Date: 04/19/19

Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Elinor S. Wright
Seller: Craven, Barbara L., (Estate)
Date: 04/10/19

85 Taylor Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Elizabeth O. Hopkins
Seller: Stanley Habib
Date: 04/16/19

NORTHFIELD

11 Aldrich St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: John R. Hann
Seller: Steven C. Wiggin
Date: 04/18/19

83 Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eugene Rice
Seller: Albert Krejmas
Date: 04/10/19

ORANGE

172 Chase St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Bryan E. Stewart
Seller: Pride Properties & Holdings
Date: 04/12/19

677 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Orange Properties LLC
Seller: Joanne C. Sahagian
Date: 04/12/19

96 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Kevin Thatcher
Seller: Cody J. Soos
Date: 04/19/19

SHELBURNE

6 Maple St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: David J. Feasey
Seller: Judith Whitbeck-Hoyt
Date: 04/16/19

SUNDERLAND

23 North Bears Den Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Loren E. Brock
Seller: Philip R. Eck
Date: 04/11/19

WARWICK

77 Hastings Heights Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Cody J. Soos
Seller: Shawn M. Gonynor
Date: 04/19/19

WHATELY

Grey Oak Lane #17
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Seller: Jawk Inc.
Date: 04/18/19

203 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Heroes Holding LLC
Seller: Bow Wow Resort LLC
Date: 04/12/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

30 Brien St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Oscar Gomez
Seller: William Proakis
Date: 04/18/19

252 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Eman F. Elsayed
Seller: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Date: 04/18/19

216 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Kim Czerniawski
Seller: Aravind Ganesan
Date: 04/12/19

36 Ramah Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: 9 GK LLC
Seller: Joseph O. Chabot
Date: 04/10/19

11 Ruth Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Cosgrove
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 04/19/19

49 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Danial Ghanem
Seller: Dennis N. Crowley
Date: 04/12/19

77 Valentine Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Penni A. Patuano
Seller: Margaret A. Flynn
Date: 04/10/19

BLANDFORD

33 South St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Lawrence Hollings
Seller: Sergey Bateyko
Date: 04/16/19

BRIMFIELD

28 Dean Pond Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: Maureen F. Caffrey
Seller: Robert L. Ross
Date: 04/17/19

CHICOPEE

153 Lawrence Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Chris Makusiewicz
Seller: Paul R. Brouillard
Date: 04/22/19

81 Maple St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose A. Lopez
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 04/17/19

789 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $163,900
Buyer: Jovanny Dominguez-Abreu
Seller: Karen L. Morassi
Date: 04/19/19

37 Mead Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Rivera-Lozada
Seller: Carmelo Dejesus
Date: 04/19/19

152 Narragansett Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Simon Tsyganenko
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 04/11/19

13 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mark C. White
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/12/19

35 Robert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Anna M. Santaniello
Seller: Hannoush Buys Houses LLC
Date: 04/18/19

18 Saint Anthony St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Jesse E. Page
Seller: Brian M. Butterfield
Date: 04/12/19

207 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $242,207
Buyer: Scott Lorenz
Seller: Jason Root
Date: 04/19/19

43 Villa Lane
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Albert G. Weibel
Seller: Raymond L. Maynard
Date: 04/16/19

23 Walnut Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Adam Carrington
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/22/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

95 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Daniel T. Beaven
Seller: Dusenberry, Esther C., (Estate)
Date: 04/18/19

68 Gerrard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Erick Arroyo
Seller: Louise J. Deslaurier
Date: 04/12/19

37 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Daniel Hegarty
Seller: Marco Scibelli
Date: 04/12/19

60 John St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Christina L. Johnson
Seller: Suzanne Jorey
Date: 04/16/19

15 Lombard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Thong T. Vo
Seller: Heather R. Magnus
Date: 04/18/19

21 Lynwood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Joshyan Rivera
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/22/19

301 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Aurelio R. Alberto
Seller: Bruce F. Graham
Date: 04/11/19

2 Pine St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Michael A. Taylor
Seller: Phyllis J. Farrell
Date: 04/12/19

106 Smith Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $277,900
Buyer: Kristen Opitz
Seller: John B. Ricardi
Date: 04/22/19

4 Waterman Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Thi T. Pham
Seller: Theresa T. Stellato
Date: 04/22/19

31 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: James Behringer
Seller: Ronald Fisher
Date: 04/19/19

45 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Amanda D. St. Martin
Seller: Jennifer L. Sullivan
Date: 04/12/19

HAMPDEN

153 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: William D. Dubois
Seller: Alice K. King
Date: 04/12/19

35 Charles St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Adam M. Douville
Seller: JJB Builders Corp.
Date: 04/18/19

276 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: John B. Ricardi
Seller: Mario A. Ferrentino
Date: 04/10/19

HOLYOKE

212 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Marcia Blomberg
Seller: Robert A. Walczak
Date: 04/17/19

6-8 Clinton Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: James M. Huston
Seller: Roger M. Pirog
Date: 04/11/19

57 Gates St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jennifer Uribe
Seller: Onyx Investments LLC
Date: 04/11/19

2201-2211 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $7,600,000
Buyer: TF Holyoke MA LLC
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 04/17/19

25-27 Royal Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $269,500
Buyer: Sara J. Taslitt
Seller: Timothy P. Marquis
Date: 04/16/19

74 Rugby St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $236,900
Buyer: Nicholas O. Rodriguez
Seller: Pioneer Valley Homes LLC
Date: 04/18/19

56 Woodland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jordana L. O’Connell
Seller: Robert N. Sullivan
Date: 04/16/19

11 Yale St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $561,500
Buyer: Mental Health Association
Seller: Angela Perrotta
Date: 04/12/19

LONGMEADOW

57 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Rashin Ghasemi
Seller: Mine S. Kavlak
Date: 04/18/19

128 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Oren W. Johnson
Seller: Paul R. Gelinas
Date: 04/18/19

53 Forest Glen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Eckerle
Seller: Gregory C. Michael
Date: 04/17/19

255 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Brian Keiser
Seller: Ilyssa O. Zippin
Date: 04/22/19

53 Kenmore Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Oscar RT
Seller: Robert A. Lane
Date: 04/11/19

66 Lincoln Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Charles A. Elfman
Seller: Patricia C. Gallant
Date: 04/17/19

103 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Lindsey Mathews
Seller: Michael C. Demarche
Date: 04/11/19

68 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Farrelly FT
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 04/11/19

24 Wendover Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Dilpreet K. Singh
Seller: Meredith B. Hagaman
Date: 04/17/19

187 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Sanky
Seller: Gary R. Blanchette
Date: 04/19/19

LUDLOW

57 Americo St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Michael J. Pietrzak
Seller: Joseph L. Queiroga
Date: 04/12/19

55 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Tiffany Kenney
Seller: Anna Crescentini
Date: 04/11/19

323 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Michael J. Smola
Seller: Karen L. Romansky
Date: 04/18/19

212 Gamache Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Nicholas Sicard
Seller: Eric N. Gulbrandsen
Date: 04/12/19

112 Irla Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Arthur W. Tardy
Seller: Kenneth J. Nagy
Date: 04/19/19

131 Jerad Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Simao P. Cadete
Seller: Peter M. Ostrowski Inc.
Date: 04/18/19

Marias Way #10
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Rachel Wu
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 04/22/19

93 Pine Cone Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Jason M. Clark
Seller: Andrew P. Anselmo
Date: 04/17/19

22 Quincy St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Armand R. Lavoie
Seller: Lavoie, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 04/18/19

Quincy St. #5
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Armand R. Lavoie
Seller: Lavoie, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 04/18/19

Quincy St. #7
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Armand R. Lavoie
Seller: Lavoie, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 04/18/19

32 West Belmont St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Cory J. Rodrigues
Seller: Brian Mawyer
Date: 04/11/19

41 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Michael C. Merson
Seller: Lucas M. Rosa
Date: 04/16/19

303 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $151,200
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jose J. Alves
Date: 04/17/19

MONSON

23 Country Club Heights
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Colette E. Proctor
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/17/19

123 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: James R. Wawrzyk
Seller: Sharon A. Allen
Date: 04/22/19

70 High St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Daniel Daymic-Gamez
Seller: Melissa A. Hibbard
Date: 04/12/19

13 Homer Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Andre Dubois-White
Seller: Carolyn M. Bousquet
Date: 04/19/19

55 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Justin P. Desroches
Seller: Michael Vacarr
Date: 04/22/19

44 Old Reed Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: David P. Amadei
Seller: Richard Hyszczak
Date: 04/18/19

13 Pinnacle Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Jasen R. Russell
Seller: Laura K. Clark
Date: 04/18/19

PALMER

117 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Tamra L. Gates
Seller: Chaiffre, William M., (Estate)
Date: 04/17/19

3066 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jessie L. Kramer
Seller: William J. Doyle
Date: 04/12/19

5 Homestead St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Kim C. Fleischmann
Seller: Richard Navin
Date: 04/11/19

3092 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Laura Lacrosse
Seller: Joshua M. Laflamme
Date: 04/12/19

1030 Spring St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nicholas Aldrich
Seller: Scott J. Bechard
Date: 04/22/19

SOUTHWICK

61 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Scott H. Santoro
Seller: Brenna MacDowell
Date: 04/17/19

2 Dewitt Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Skehan
Seller: Mark Richardson
Date: 04/18/19

1 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Zadkiel RT
Seller: Barbara L. Reynolds
Date: 04/18/19

4 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Burke
Seller: Cam C. Bienvenue
Date: 04/17/19

90 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: LTM Lake LLC
Seller: Pattijoe Real Estate LLC
Date: 04/16/19

SPRINGFIELD

49 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Melissa Martinez
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 04/10/19

283 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Deeann M. Barrett
Seller: Michael P. Carney
Date: 04/19/19

402 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mathew L. Palatino
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 04/10/19

2031 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Sarah N. Mbugua
Seller: Gary M. Gaudette
Date: 04/16/19

256 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Anna F. Wentworth
Date: 04/18/19

62 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Emanual Hernandez
Seller: Linda Humphries
Date: 04/16/19

11 Aspen Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Caitlyn P. Julius
Seller: Dan Beauregard
Date: 04/12/19

40 Athol St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Angel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Rita F. Harrington
Date: 04/11/19

20 Baird Trce
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,400
Buyer: Stella T. Morgan
Seller: Judy A. Maisonet
Date: 04/16/19

98 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,900
Buyer: Daphne A. Bolden
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 04/11/19

12 Benham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Angela R. Jordan
Seller: Musa Dukuray
Date: 04/22/19

68 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose O. Rodriguez
Seller: Anthony Bourget
Date: 04/11/19

56 Blueberry Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Nina Vital
Seller: Joseph F. Tomaino
Date: 04/10/19

155 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cynthia I. Roman
Seller: Joseph J. Giannini
Date: 04/12/19

1585 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: TF Springfield MA LLC
Seller: Sears Roebuck & Co.
Date: 04/17/19

22 Byron St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Rolando Reyes
Seller: Marcia M. James
Date: 04/17/19

39-41 Claremont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Yomarie Gomez-Correa
Seller: Amaan Realty LLC
Date: 04/12/19

56-58 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Edgardo Diaz
Seller: Leonard J. Mercieri
Date: 04/17/19

211 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose L. Vazquez
Seller: Jermel Jacobs
Date: 04/19/19

100-102 Darling St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $228,375
Buyer: Fabio Paiva
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/10/19

396 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Elphas M. Anzeze
Seller: John Ngugi
Date: 04/19/19

139 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Joel M. Marrero
Seller: Joseph A. Oliverio
Date: 04/16/19

87-89 Edgewood St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,900
Buyer: Jacqueline Mercado
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 04/17/19

99 Embassy Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Daniel Hookailo
Seller: James J. Jerome
Date: 04/22/19

18 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Open Sesame Real Estate
Seller: JD Powers Property Mgmt.
Date: 04/19/19

43 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Yamilka Diaz
Seller: K&V LLC
Date: 04/18/19

54 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Ulyssa Sanchez
Seller: Amy C. Aliengena
Date: 04/12/19

13 Grattan St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Rhonda Pimentel
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/19/19

21 Greenlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Terrance L. Hooper
Seller: Carmen Omer
Date: 04/11/19

87-89 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Gisela Delacruz
Seller: Johnann Oliver
Date: 04/12/19

130-132 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Mafruha Haque
Seller: Antonio R. Luis
Date: 04/19/19

15 Junes Way
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $281,500
Buyer: John Como
Seller: Lyna N. Lam
Date: 04/18/19

1103 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andres A. Cosme
Seller: Jennifer A. Connolly
Date: 04/17/19

29 Lillian St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,500
Buyer: Barbara M. Rosas
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 04/12/19

251 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Manuel A. Silva
Seller: Marcos A. Rosa
Date: 04/18/19

50 Longview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $131,900
Buyer: Pedro Gonzalez-Madera
Seller: Raynette Cayo
Date: 04/17/19

2137 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $920,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: Semper Fi Properties LLC
Date: 04/18/19

3500 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Springfield 3500 Medical
Seller: 3500 Main Street LLP
Date: 04/11/19

3550 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $11,750,000
Buyer: Springfield 3550 Medical
Seller: 3500 Main Street LLP
Date: 04/11/19

3640 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $15,467,000
Buyer: Springfield 3640 Medical
Seller: 3640 Main Street LLP
Date: 04/11/19

27 McBride St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Nehal Parekh
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/22/19

37 McKnight St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $157,888
Buyer: Barbara McKenzie
Seller: Good Homes LLC
Date: 04/19/19

7-9 Nelson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jose H. Canales-Martinez
Seller: Edwin Garcia
Date: 04/12/19

91 Old Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: David J. White
Seller: Stella Morgan
Date: 04/16/19

290-292 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Juan A. Franco
Seller: Ryan G. Forsythe
Date: 04/22/19

299 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $740,525
Buyer: 299 Page Blvd LLC
Seller: Smith & Wesson Corp.
Date: 04/18/19

38 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Marlon O. Murray
Seller: Reinaldo Rivera
Date: 04/12/19

150 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Edwin Ortiz
Seller: Sara Dion
Date: 04/16/19

1594 Saint Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Sandra Wahr
Seller: Timberlee Marchese
Date: 04/10/19

230 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Orlando Caban
Seller: Catalino Burgos
Date: 04/18/19

22 South Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Colin M. Kendrick
Seller: Anne M. Lesueur
Date: 04/12/19

287 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Rosemarie Oscar
Seller: Wei Q. Ni
Date: 04/12/19

Salem St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $14,500,000
Buyer: Armoury Park Gardens LLC
Seller: Armoury Commons LLC
Date: 04/11/19

123 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Stacey Lewis
Seller: Shu Cheng
Date: 04/16/19

108 School St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Dawn Cincotta
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 04/10/19

53 Seneca St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Castro
Seller: Wesley Blask
Date: 04/12/19

227 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Kelly M. Walsh
Seller: Tricia Newman-Sandberg
Date: 04/12/19

56 Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Custom Homes Development Group
Seller: Cavallini, Virginia Y., (Estate)
Date: 04/12/19

280-282 Walnut St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Scott T. Phillips
Seller: Ahmed AlZuhairi
Date: 04/10/19

68 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Douglas G. White
Date: 04/18/19

373 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Sara I. Cruz-Alverio
Seller: Tenants & Landlords Inc.
Date: 04/16/19

580-582 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,500
Buyer: Jose H. Rodriguez
Seller: Kenneth C. Kerr
Date: 04/16/19

142 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jose Bautista
Seller: David Brunelle
Date: 04/16/19

WALES

55 Fountain Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Brian S. Miller
Seller: John P. Rudiak
Date: 04/10/19

WESTFIELD

7-A&B Bates St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Global Realty Group LLC
Seller: Kenneth B. Beagle
Date: 04/10/19

Breighly Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Alex Boyko
Seller: DDLP Development LLC
Date: 04/22/19

Canterbury Lane #2
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Seller: Luquinn Properties LLC
Date: 04/12/19

Canterbury Lane #3
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Seller: Luquinn Properties LLC
Date: 04/12/19

Canterbury Lane #4
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Seller: Luquinn Properties LLC
Date: 04/12/19

55 Eastwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Gould
Seller: Barbara C. White
Date: 04/19/19

23 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Dawn Labbe
Seller: Young, Mildred Y., (Estate)
Date: 04/18/19

76 Governor Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Bednarz
Seller: James B. Cowles
Date: 04/18/19

88 King St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Herminia Malave
Seller: Tyson J. Carpenter
Date: 04/12/19

2 Lewis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: M&C Real Estate LLC
Seller: Clifford Laraway
Date: 04/12/19

29 Livingstone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Erica A. McConnell
Seller: Thomas P. Dearborn
Date: 04/16/19

649 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Crystal Bryant
Seller: KG Investments 649 LLC
Date: 04/19/19

10 Morningside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Julie A. Erickson
Seller: Leland W. Wheeler
Date: 04/16/19

142 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Robert Houle
Seller: David J. Beliveau
Date: 04/12/19

45 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: James Sabatino
Seller: Patricia A. Smart
Date: 04/12/19

134 Pineridge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Ashley E. Ragusa
Seller: Paul A. Nycz
Date: 04/16/19

23 Plantation Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $379,000
Buyer: Barbara Reynolds
Seller: Daniel J. Bednarz
Date: 04/18/19

138 Ridgecrest Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Americo Dilorenzo
Seller: Tomasz J. Serafin
Date: 04/12/19

100 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,960
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Alice E. Deery
Date: 04/18/19

280 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: James R. Lewis
Seller: Stahelski, Dorothy A., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/19

56 Yankee Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Thomas P. Dearborn
Seller: Sergey Novenko
Date: 04/16/19

WILBRAHAM

15 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Allard
Seller: William J. Bickley
Date: 04/10/19

18 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: James E. Clark
Seller: Jessie M. Voorhis
Date: 04/18/19

1 Eastwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Kevin Aliengena
Seller: Raymond W. Drury
Date: 04/12/19

76 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Trevor M. Sorel
Seller: Daniel P. Fernandes
Date: 04/12/19

14 Rice Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Fernandes
Seller: Nancy E. Schechterle
Date: 04/12/19

305 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jennifer J. Ittner
Seller: Judy A. Carr
Date: 04/19/19

11 Willow Brook Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Mario Ferrentino
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 04/10/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

12 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Silva
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/22/19

205 Christopher Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Rose-Ann Gaskin-Rice
Seller: Jeffrey C. Calvi
Date: 04/19/19

29 Church St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert G. Gordon
Seller: Brandon P. Lubanski
Date: 04/18/19

243 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Margaret E. Kibbe
Date: 04/18/19

24 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Samuel M. Gendreau
Seller: April M. Gardner
Date: 04/16/19

1177 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Hazem Alsari
Seller: Caitlin R. Menard
Date: 04/16/19

99 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $204,900
Buyer: Angela M. Skiba
Seller: Alexina M. Fenn
Date: 04/12/19

102 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,900
Buyer: Jacob P. Brown
Seller: Mark A. Skiba
Date: 04/17/19

385 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Christopher Galus
Seller: C. A. Ventulett-Buckley
Date: 04/16/19

35 Morningside Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nicholas Larivee
Seller: Viktor Taku
Date: 04/22/19

492 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Stephanie Orion
Seller: Robert A. Granger
Date: 04/16/19

39 Neptune Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Richard G. Frend
Seller: John Martin
Date: 04/19/19

402 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: John Gallant
Seller: Jane M. Shulman
Date: 04/19/19

250 Sawmill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: George Skowera
Seller: Stephen I. Alois
Date: 04/16/19

12 Sylvan St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: NVE Property Investors
Seller: M. Rettura-Cosentini
Date: 04/12/19

302 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Jonathan Falcetti
Seller: Michael P. Sullivan
Date: 04/19/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

31 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $529,000
Buyer: Rabia V. Ahmed
Seller: Joslad & Associates PC
Date: 04/11/19

23 Indian Pipe Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Matthew Carlyon
Seller: Nancy J. Dann RET
Date: 04/12/19

275 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Nicholas Xenos
Seller: Harald Nordtveit-Bjorn
Date: 04/10/19

70 North Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Key Factor LLC
Seller: Greenfield Savings Banks
Date: 04/17/19

233 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Dung T. Pham
Seller: Lapollo, Alexanderia S., (Estate)
Date: 04/16/19

320 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: James Wong
Seller: David T. Huynh
Date: 04/19/19

BELCHERTOWN

28 Everett Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Alvin Nguyen
Seller: Alex R. Jackson
Date: 04/19/19

87 Gold St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Sarah A. Mawson
Seller: Lucinda W. Crohn
Date: 04/10/19

63 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jeremy J. Tyler
Seller: Gerald G. Cote
Date: 04/11/19

211 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Thomas R. Szumita
Seller: Melissa A. Kapinos
Date: 04/18/19

60 Woodhaven Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Derek M. Sullivan
Seller: Joan S. McManus
Date: 04/10/19

EASTHAMPTON

21 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Normandie Hand
Seller: Francis M. Hennessy
Date: 04/19/19

5 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: American Dream Realty LLC
Seller: Joel R. Keefe
Date: 04/16/19

87 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: S. D. Pichazaca-Alvarez
Seller: Paul M. Gray
Date: 04/16/19

24 Holly Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: John K. Paine
Seller: Joseph E. Kielec
Date: 04/22/19

8 Keddy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $283,500
Buyer: Robert A. Porter
Seller: Joseph A. Kochapski
Date: 04/19/19

58 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Rice
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 04/19/19

GRANBY

106 West State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Gregg A. Lambert
Seller: Dudley, John C., (Estate)
Date: 04/12/19

HADLEY

84 Mount Warner Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Randall E. Izer
Seller: Katherine V. Fite
Date: 04/17/19

334 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $1,625,000
Buyer: 334 Russell Street LLC
Seller: Gator Pearson LLC
Date: 04/17/19

HATFIELD

14 Circle Dr.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $348,000
Buyer: John A. Crafts
Seller: Travis J. Yagodzinski
Date: 04/18/19

54 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Hadley Elmwood LLC
Seller: Kellogg Special TR
Date: 04/18/19

39 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $379,500
Buyer: Travis Yagodzinski
Seller: Christopher J. Rogers
Date: 04/18/19

NORTHAMPTON

99 Barrett St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Baldwin Boutiette INT
Seller: Margaret M. Murray RET
Date: 04/19/19

38 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $319,500
Buyer: Dorrin G. Exford
Seller: Dea L. Sasso
Date: 04/17/19

30 Cherry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Johanna Atkinson
Seller: Carol J. Lavalley
Date: 04/22/19

14 Fruit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Amy L. Tayloe
Seller: Suzanne L. Krause
Date: 04/18/19

63 Ice Pond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Nicole T. Kirchen
Seller: David March
Date: 04/18/19

90 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $566,000
Buyer: Harrison Blum
Seller: Karen L. O’Brock
Date: 04/19/19

284 North Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Linda M. Olbris
Seller: North Farms Land TR
Date: 04/17/19

50 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $489,900
Buyer: Peter Campanale
Seller: Ridgeview Development LLC
Date: 04/12/19

451 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Sean P. Carroll
Seller: Richard P. Ely
Date: 04/19/19

54 Sherman Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Florian Marschoun
Seller: Ann Jolicoeur-Thomas
Date: 04/12/19

88 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: Andrew C. Huszar
Seller: Thomas H. Friedman
Date: 04/19/19

PELHAM

14 Boyden Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Adam S. Grabell
Seller: 14 Boyden Road LLC
Date: 04/19/19

SOUTH HADLEY

28 Fairlawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Salim Abdoo
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/12/19

11 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $168,810
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Syanley F. Tylek
Date: 04/10/19

65 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Notre Dame LLC
Seller: Mikuszewski, John A., (Estate)
Date: 04/10/19

208 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Simon J. Neame
Seller: C. Slocum-Patriquin
Date: 04/12/19

SOUTHAMPTON

8 Old County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Brian D. Jennings
Seller: Matthew A. Rice
Date: 04/19/19

29 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Nina D. Fountain
Seller: Rodney J. Faille
Date: 04/12/19

3 Pine Meadow Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Joel R. Keefe
Seller: Matthew Howard
Date: 04/16/19

WARE

10 Dunham Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $193,900
Buyer: Ralph T. Worden
Seller: Michael J. Keddy
Date: 04/19/19

93 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $211,560
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Rosary Fumo
Date: 04/18/19

4 Old Stagecoach Road
Ware, MA 01585
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jay Mooney
Seller: Theodore B. Lincoln
Date: 04/18/19

17 Smith Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Donna Brunelle
Seller: Erik T. Trudeau
Date: 04/17/19

WESTHAMPTON

371 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: William T. Bell
Seller: John J. Williams
Date: 04/22/19

WORTHINGTON

45 Conwell Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $244,500
Buyer: John M. Robards
Seller: Roger R. Baldwin Sr. RET
Date: 04/22/19

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff May 14, 2019

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of April 2019.

AMHERST

Jones Library Inc.
43 Amity St.
$9,677 — Door and hardware

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
90 Call St.
$75,500 — Install handicap-accessible bathroom in existing building in Nash Park

Houston Enterprises Inc.
1307 Memorial Dr.
$162,018 — Interior renovations to KFC dining room, including new wall finishes, decor package, front counter, and lighting

HY Management, LLC
362 Springfield St.
$20,000 — Roofing

McDonald’s Corp.
1460 Memorial Dr.
$300,000 — Interior renovations, including restroom upgrade, new dining-room finishes and furniture, new front counter with finishes, and installation of self-order kiosks

Pride Convenience Inc.
167 Chicopee St.
$5,000 — Interior remodeling; move existing wall and construct new walls to move self-serve beverage counters and add customer-service area

TGTBT 1, LLC
41 Sheridan St.
$32,000 — Build walls, sheetrock flooring, laminant, carpet

EASTHAMPTON

Trinity Lutheran Church
2 Clark St.
$7,590 — Install 18 replacement windows

GREENFIELD

James Renaud, Theresa Renaud
259 Federal St.
$13,683 — Install 42 solar panels

J.J. Smith Properties, LLC
30 Mohawk Trail
$4,000 — Roofing

HADLEY

Paul Benjamin
2 Bay Road
$1,800 — Remove and replace asphalt shingles

Ronald Bercume, Irene Bercume
185 Russell St.
$38,000 — Minor interior renovations to change from residential to office use

LONGMEADOW

Rinaldi’s Realty, LLC
410 Longmeadow St.
$10,000 — Alter/demolish existing furniture, fixtures, interior partitions, and drop ceilings

Town of Longmeadow
1161 Williams St.
$21,250 — Furnish and install two new dugouts at field

NORTHAMPTON

Coolidge Northampton, LLC
243 King St., Suite 112
$10,300 — Add additional treatment area to existing space

Paul D’Amour
122 North King St.
$2,206 — Illuminated ground sign for Planet Fitness

Maiewski Properties, LLC
320 Elm St.
$11,515 — Install seven replacement windows

Stephen Rondeau
122 North King St.
$623,700 — Interior tenant fit-out for Planet Fitness

Valley Building Co. Inc.
98 Market St.
$8,800 — New stairs to replace metal fire-scape

SPRINGFIELD

City of Springfield
101 Dwight St.
$3,826,000 — Alterations for new monumental staircase and refurbish elevator and park grounds at Pynchon Park

Meredith Corp.
1300 Liberty St.
$65,000 — Replace ceiling and exterior windows, install partitions

New England Farm Workers Council Inc.
32 Hampden St.
$34,518.97 — Install new fire-alarm system

Stavros Center for Independent Living Inc.
227 Berkshire Ave.
$115,604 — Install solar panels to existing building

Joseph Wanyama
1579 State St.
$7,000 — Repair walls and ceiling, replace eight windows

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Crown Castle
120 Interstate Dr.
$20,000 — AT&T to replace three antennas and add three antennas to existing configuration; replace three remote radio units and add three remote radio units

Entre Pearson, LLC
138 Memorial Dr.
$12,500 — Interior build-out of demised tenant space

WILBRAHAM

Ken’s Realty, LLC
2821 Boston Road
$14,875 — Roofing

SBA Towers IX, LLC
720 Ridge Road
$40,000 — Swap out six antennas and install emergency backup generator

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423-451 Main St.
$3,685,000 — Instruct new athenaeum building

Rising Stars Supply Promise, Inspiration

By Editorial April 30, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

Meryl Streep?

That’s who Peter Wirth, co-owner of Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, suggests, tongue in cheek (we think; we hope), should play him in a movie about his life.

“Let’s see if she can really play anything,” he writes in one of the answers to questions put to all of this year’s honorees. And when asked what figure, past or present, he would like to have lunch with, he suggests Ernest Hemingway. “I feel like he would have a few good stories, and there would most certainly be cocktails accompanying the lunch.”

The collective answers to a host of revealing questions cast a bright and intriguing light on this year’s honorees, who join the 480 who came before them as owners of some of the most prestigious plaques to be found in Western Mass. Indeed, a 40 Under Forty winner is someone who stands out among his or her peers (there were nearly 200 nominations submitted this year) and is truly a rising star amid a galaxy of them.

Indeed, contrary to popular theory, there is quite a bit of young talent in this region, and it exists across the board, in sectors ranging from healthcare to retail; from financial services to nonprofit management; from law to casino administration.

Their stories continue until you know all you need to know about Alyson Yorlano. And, as noted, to tell their stories, we used a questionnaire format, one that allows honorees to use their own words to convey what’s important to them, what inspires them, who mentored them, and yes, who they think could play them in a movie.

The answers are certainly good reading. They reveal some common denominators — everything from a willingness to work hard to get where they want to go, to a passion for family and community. And, in many cases, honesty and a good sense of humor.

As when Alex Dixon, the now-former general manager of MGM Springfield (he’s returned to Las Vegas to manage Circus Circus but will be at the Log Cabin in June for the 40 Under Forty gala), revealed that, growing up, he wanted to be governor of Nevada, an Alvin Ailey dancer, or a running back for the Washington Redskins.

Beyond witty answers, the profiles of this year’s honorees should provide inspiration for others seeking to own one of these plaques themselves, and encouragement for those who might be worried about whether we have sufficient young leadership coming of age in the 413.

Take Donald Havourd, who has thrived in a Fortune 500 corporate environment at MassMutual while simultaneously founding and growing a business, Migliore, which manufactures and distributes luxury car-care products.

Or Joy Baglio, who poured her passion for writing into the creation of the Pioneer Valley Writers’ Workshop, growing it in only three years from a solo enterprise to one with 13 instructors teaching dozens of workshops and classes each year.

Or Dorothy Ostrowski, whose unique trajectory has taken her from the war-torn streets of Afghanistan to a wide-ranging career in the fast-paced world of emergency-room nursing, to ownership of a venerable West Springfield construction company.

We hope you enjoy reading these stories, but more importantly, we hope these 40 rising stars make you feel good about the future of this region. Because we certainly do.

The Millionaires Tax Is a Failure

By George O'Brien April 30, 2019

Opinion

By John Regan

Evidence from states that have imposed a surtax on incomes of more than $1 million shows that the policy causes irreparable harm to the economy while generating far less tax revenue than promised. A millionaires tax will cause the same harm in Massachusetts.

Lawmakers have refiled a proposal to amend the state Constitution to impose a graduated income tax, adding a 4% tax (representing an 80% increase in the personal income-tax rate) on all incomes over $1 million. The amendment would dictate that the revenue be spent on transportation and education.

A graduated income tax would eviscerate the small, family-owned businesses that form the heart of the Massachusetts economy. The surtax would take an estimated $2 billion from some 17,000 Main Street businesses and others that pay taxes at the individual rate and who would otherwise use the money to hire additional employers or expand their companies.

These companies are already drowning in more than $1.5 billion in new taxes and fees to pay for a financial shortfall in the Medicaid program and to fund the new paid family and medical leave program.

How do we know that surtaxes don’t work? Because our neighbors in Connecticut just drove their economy off a cliff by raising taxes three times in the past 10 years. Connecticut in 2009 added a 6.5% income-tax bracket for those earning more than $500,000 per year. The state followed up with a comprehensive $1.5 billion tax increase in 2011 to deal with a budget shortfall. A final round of tax increases took effect in 2015.

A graduated income tax would eviscerate the small, family-owned businesses that form the heart of the Massachusetts economy. The surtax would take an estimated $2 billion from some 17,000 Main Street businesses and others that pay taxes at the individual rate and who would otherwise use the money to hire additional employers or expand their companies.

According to information compiled by Pew Charitable Trusts, tax revenue for all 50 states is averaging 6.3% higher than it was at the start of the 2008 recession. Connecticut tax revenue, on the other hand, is only 3.8% higher, despite the three tax increases.

Once the economic heavyweight of New England, Connecticut is the only state in the nation which has yet to recover the jobs lost during the economic downturn. In addition, the state has seen an outmigration of residents since 2013 and the loss of major financial investors. Data from the Internal Revenue Service showed a spike in residents earning more than $200,000 per year leaving the state in 2015, and studies conducted by Connecticut state agencies and commissions have confirmed the loss of higher-income residents to other states.

Income-surtax laws have failed in other states as well. Within three years of Maryland enacting its millionaire tax, 40% of the state’s seven-figure earners were gone from the tax rolls — and so was $1.7 billion from the state tax base.

Similarly, in 2010, Boston College researchers released a report on the migration of wealthy households to and from New Jersey. They concluded that wealthier New Jersey households did in fact consider the high-earner taxes when deciding whether to move to or remain in New Jersey. From 1999 to 2003 — before the millionaires tax was imposed — there was a net influx of $98 billion in household wealth into the state. After the tax was implemented, an increasing number of wealthy families left the state, resulting in a loss of $70 billion in wealth.

Many of the business owners who fled Connecticut, Maryland and New Jersey moved to states that have worked to reduce, rather than boost, taxes, including North Carolina, New Hampshire, Georgia, and Tennessee.

John Regan is executive vice president of Government Affairs for Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE
www.1berkshire.com
(413) 499-1600

• May 29: 1Berkshire Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington. Join us for the May Chamber Nite in partnership with the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. Members of either organization get in free for this networking opportunity. To register, visit www.1berkshire.com.

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

• May 15: May After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amity Street Dental. Join us for an evening of networking at Amity Street Dental, and find out more about the work of Dr. Hunt, Dr. Castenson, and Dr. Ivancev, as well as their new ‘Amity plan’ for small businesses. Enjoy food from the Pub. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• May 18: Amherst Downtown Lives United Day. Amherst Downtown businesses are coming together to support United Way of Hampshire County. On May 18, several businesses have pledged 5% of sales or a minimum of $250 to United Way.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• May 9: Franklin County Community Development Corp. Entrepreneur of the year Awards, 5 p.m., hosted by Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. Awards, music, food, and mingling. For more information, visit fccdc.org.

• May 26: Chamber Lunch: noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Dining Commons. Featuring Mike Kennealy, secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Sponsored by Greenfield Community College Foundation and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $18 for members, $20 for non-members. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

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

• May 15: May Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus. Sponsored by: Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, PeoplesBank, Galaxy Community Council, and the Arbors Kids. Chief Greeter: Stephanie Shaw, Chicopee Veterans Services. Keynote Speaker: Col. Peters of the 439th Airlift Wing. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 16: Chamber CheckPoint Legislative Luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. This event offers chamber members and the community an opportunity to hear from state and federal elected officials. With more than 100 people expected to attend, it is also a networking opportunity. This year’s speakers include Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and state Rep. Joseph Wagner. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 17: Lights On Art & Culture, 5-8 p.m. Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Chicopee Cultural Council, SilverBrick Mills, and the City of Chicopee are collaborating once again to show appreciation to those who live, work, and play in the downtown area. For one evening, participating businesses will showcase an artist and/or musician. This is a free event.

• May 21: Chamber Seminar: “Assessing and Developing Future Leaders” with Michael Kline, PsyD, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites. Series sponsored by Westfield Bank. Cost: $30. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 23: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Williams Distributing. Series Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Monthly sponsors are Galaxy Community Council and the Arbors Kids. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 31: Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. shotgun start, hosted by Chicopee Country Club. Presented by Polish National Credit Union. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency Inc., Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Poly-Plating Inc., Hampton Inn, Residence Inn of Chicopee, Tru by Hilton, ICNE, Roca Inc., and Health New England. Cost: $125 per golfer, $500 per team of four, and/or $20 golfer package that includes 25 raffle tickets and one mulligan. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

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

• May 9: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Glendale Grill, 65 Glendale St., Easthampton. Sponsored by bankESB. Event will feature food provided by Glendale Grill, a cash bar, and business-to-business relationship building. Cost: free to members and their employees, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• May 22: Chamber on the Vine, 5:30-8:30 a.m., hosted by Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Road, Southampton. Join us for a night under the stars. The Floyd Patterson Band will provide music, the vineyard will provide wine, and food will be provided by Little Truc food truck and Crooked Stick Pops. Pre-registration is required, as tickets are limited. The deadline for refunds is May 15. This is a rain-or-shine event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Cost: $25 for music alone, $35 for music and wine. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• June 11: “In the Know” Panel Series and Networking, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fort Hill Brewery, 30 Fort Hill Road, Easthampton. The Chamber offers the second in the “In The Know” panel series, where a panel made up of Gen Brough, president, Finck & Perras Insurance; Dave Griffin Jr., vice president, Dowd Agencies; and Matt Waugh, president, Waugh Agency Insurance will discuss insurance needs. Get the insight you need to consider to protect yourself and your business. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Nini’s. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is a must. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• June 26: Speaker Breakfast: Cyber Breach Symposium, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featuring Mat Reardon, Beazley Group. Learn what steps you can take to minimize your risk. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• May 1: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Flats Community Building. Come join the Greater Holyoke Chamber, OneHolyoke, and the partners behind Holyoke’s newest community-based project, El Corazon. The event will include food, an open bar, and valet parking. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

• May 8: Coffee Buzz, 7:30-9:15 a.m., hosted by Marcotte Ford. Marcotte Ford’s LugNutz Cafe now serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Join us for a Coffee Buzz where you can sample some of its breakfast fare, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee courtesy of Spradley Deluxe Coffee, and make some new connections. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

• May 13: The 51st annual Greater Holyoke Chamber Cup Golf Tournament at the Orchards Golf Course. As always, there will be prizes, raffles, sports memorabilia, and plenty of giveaways. It’s a fun day of golf, networking, and food and drink. Space is limited. Cost: $600 for a foursome, $750 to be an eagle sponsor (includes a foursome and green signs).

• May 15: Business After Hours at the Fishway, 5-7 p.m. Every spring, American shad, Atlantic salmon, sea lamprey, and other anadromous fish swim up the Connecticut River as they begin their spring migration. Join us to make connections and enjoy food and drink as we mingle and watch these indigenous fish make their way upstream and over the dam on the first and most successful fish lift on the Atlantic coast. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

• May 29: Business Person of the Year Dinner Reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by the Wherehouse? Join the Greater Holyoke business community as we honor and recognize our 2018 Business Person of the Year, Barry Farrell of Farrell Funeral Home. Additionally, we will be honoring Maria Ferrer of MD Beauty Salon as our 2018 Henry A. Fifield Volunteer of the Year. Make connections and enjoy a hot, plated dinner, cocktails, and a casual program. Cost: $50.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.northamptonchamber.com
(413) 584-1900

• May 1: May Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Emerson Way, Northampton. A networking event sponsored by Gove Law Office, Keiter Builders, and Kuhn Riddle Architects. Cost: $10 for members.

• May 14: Workshop: “Microsoft Word Tips,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save hours of time. Attendees will learn to add buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar; shortcuts for selecting words, sentences, and paragraphs; and how (and why) to display non-printing characters in a document. Practice using the Format Painter to copy formatting and fix problems with numbered and bulleted lists. Learn to create AutoCorrect entries to correct common typos, and AutoText entries and Quick Parts to easily enter frequently used text. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• May 28: Workshop: “Upgrading to Office 365,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

April 30: Marketplace Sip & Shop, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and the Southwick Economic Development Committee at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Join more than 40 local merchants while sipping your way through the market. Refreshments and cash bar available. This event is free and open to the public. Vendor cost: $50 if bringing a table, $75 if you would like us to provide the table, or if you would like floor space. Vendor sign-up and additional details available online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• May 6: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Join us for coffee with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public. To register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618 so we may give our host a proper head count.

• May 7: Lunch & Learn: “Paid Family Medical Leave,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Presented by the Greater Westfield, East of the River, Greater Chicopee, and Springfield Regional chambers. In this informative presentation, attorneys Erica Flores and Amelia Holstrom of Skoler, Abbott & Presser will provide a detailed overview of the new PFML law that goes into effect on July 1. Learn who is covered, how it is funded, and how the claim process will work, and ask questions. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members. Register by April 30. For sponsorships and to register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call (413) 568-1618.

• May 14: The 58th annual Golf Tournament, hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Along with a round of golf and dinner, there will be raffles and a live auction to benefit three $500 student scholarships. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships, to donate a raffle prize, or for more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• May 20: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply, 14 Coleman Ave., Westfield. This event is co-hosted by MI-BOX of Central & Western MA. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 1: Rise & Shine Business Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Featuring Robert Glazer, founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners. Cost: $25 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 for non-members in advance ($40 at the door).

• May 7: Lunch and Learn: “Paid Family and Medical Leave,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Presented by Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members.

• May 23: Stars & Strikes, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by the Tap Room at MGM Springfield. Featuring celebrity bowlers, passed appetizers, and unlimited games. Cost: $20

Reservations for all chamber events may be made by visiting www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mailing [email protected], or calling (413) 755-1310.

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

• May 9: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief intro and company overview. The only cost to attend for members is the cost of lunch (additional $10 fee for non-members). Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. Please note, we cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 15: Night of Networking with YPS, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Zoo in Forest Park. Bring lots of business cards to this co-hosted event. Mingle, tour, and network for a night of fun and business. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 22: Job Fair 2019: Local Jobs for Local People, 3-8 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House, West Springfield. The West of the River Chamber will host a local job fair. West Springfield and Agawam businesses along with other employment opportunities will be showcased for the public. High-school students, college students, and adults will attend this event looking to begin or advance their careers. This event is free and open to the public. To be a participating vendor, register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• May 18: Third annual Adult Field Day, 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by Train for Life, Chicopee. Teams compete in games for prizes. Beer and food available. No athletic ability required. Special registration pricing before April 18: $20 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $30 for non-members. After April 18: $25 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $35 for non-members. To register, visit springfieldyps.com.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

Picture This

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]
A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts April 29, 2019

Cutting the Ribbon

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were staged on April 12 for the Isenberg Business Innovation Hub, which opened to students this past January. The stunning addition to the Isenberg School of Management was hailed as a critical turning point in the history of the school, a facility that provides much-needed additional space and an opportunity to climb higher in the ranks of the nation’s leading business schools.

officials cut the ribbon

Bjarke Ingels, founding partner of the Bjarke Ingels Group, which partnered with Goody Clancy on the design of the hub, addresses those gathered

an exterior shot of the building

an aerial shot of the hub shows how it connects with the existing Isenberg building

Creating a Buzz

Springfield Technical Community College’s student radiology team placed first at the 2019 Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists Buzz Bowl competition. With six community colleges participating, Buzz Bowl challenges students’ knowledge in the field of radiologic technology. STCC’s seven-member team did not lose a match in the competition, which featured questions in the categories of safety, image production, radiographic procedures, patient care, and more.

STCC students who participated in the competition included Brian Griffin, Kurt Reeter, Briana Rudman, Hillary Ladeau, Selenia Hernandez, Julie Korman, and Sabrina Provost.

Jobs for Youth

The Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board brought a team of youth and business service staff at the recent Arrive@5, encouraging members to hire a youth this summer. From school-to-career programs for in-school youth to partner programs such as Community Action’s Northampton Youthworks project, the team aims to match youth with jobs at area firms. This year, they are also developing STEM internships for youth with the help of Collaborative Educational Services.

Pictured, from left, are Marija Boily, business service representative, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center; Rebecca Bannasch, employer partnership specialist, Community Action; Patricia Crosby, executive director, and Jennifer Droesch, executive assistant, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board.

Record Haul for Riverside

On April 5, more than 400 people attended Riverside’s signature annual event at One Cottage Street in downtown Easthampton, helping to raise $112,000, the most ever in the 15-year history of the event. Guests enjoyed food, drink, and more than 250 silent and live auction items to bid on.

Pictured, from left: Susan Lapointe, Riverside’s director of Development; Irene Lamson, Riverside supporter; Silas Kopf, master of ceremonies; and Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of presenting sponsor bankESB, conduct the live auction.

Supporting High Achievers

Michael Ostrowski, president and CEO of Arrha Credit Union, recently congratulated the 2019 Anthony J. Serafino Scholarship winners. Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded by Arrha to worthy students based on scholastic merit and civic achievement.

Pictured, from left: Ostrowski; recipients Jessica Smith of Minnechaug Regional High School, Isaac Schein of Longmeadow High School, Taylor Woods of Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Quinn Serafino of West Springfield High School, and Kaylee Fife of Tantasqua Regional Senior High School; and Erin Panteleakis, director and scholarship committee chair at Arrha.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

Court Dockets

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
Nilda Nunes v. James Smith and EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a Enterprise
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence: $8,970.53
Filed: 3/26/19

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT
Harold Levinson Associates Inc. v. Mehran Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Pick N Pay Food Mart and Jessica Newman a/k/a Jessica L. Newman a/k/a Jessica Lyn Newman
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $24,171.76
Filed: 3/1/19

Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. d/b/a Beacon Sales Co. v. James J. Shiels Jr. d/b/a Jimmy Shiels General Contracting
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $12,078.29
Filed: 3/4/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Now Plastics v. Longmeadow Park, LLC
Allegation: Breach of lease contract: $500,000
Filed: 2/27/19

Matthew Levy, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Pride Stores, LLC
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: $40,000
Filed: 3/1/19

Miranda Arthur-Smith v. Mass. Westfield Limited Partnership and Aspen Square Management Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $88,500
Filed: 3/4/19

Elizabeth Jimenez v. Pyramid Management Group, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall at Holyoke Mall causing personal injury: $29,735.39
Filed: 3/4/19

Theresa Grant McElwain and Andrew McElwain v. Bacarella Trucking Services Inc. and William Kampfman
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $10,599.88
Filed: 3/7/19

Annette Jung v. Trustees of Financial Plaza Trust
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $111,586.46
Filed: 3/11/19

Gianmy Castillo v. Zamiah Restaurant Corp. d/b/a Malecon Bar & Restaurant
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: 95,638.20
Filed: 3/11/19

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT
Mitchell A. Lopes and Brittany O. Shawanda v. World War II Veterans’ Assoc. of Hampshire County Inc. d/b/a World War II Club – The Deuce, Steven J. Connor, and Mathieu Tebo
Allegation: Unpaid wages: $23,000
Filed: 4/3/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Stephen Allard Trudel v. Clement Grassi, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $500,000+
Filed: 3/6/19

Fernanda Ferrando v. Amherst Shopping Center Associates, LLC; Wilson Construction General Contractor; Peter Wilson d/b/a Wilson Construction General Contractor; and Daniel Wilson d/b/a Wilson Construction General Contractor
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $74,999.99
Filed: 3/29/19

Kelly Loncrini v. Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC and Sean Eagan
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 4/3/19

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

People on the Move

Patrick Carpenter

Holyoke Community College recently welcomed Patrick Carpenter as its director of Institutional Advancement. In his new role, Carpenter will serve as the principal gifts officer for the HCC Foundation, facilitate donor cultivation and engagement, and supervise the office of Alumni Relations. Before his hiring at HCC, he held advancement positions at Westfield State University as major gifts officer, Boston College School of Law as associate director of University Advancement, and Elms College, his alma mater, as director of Annual Giving. Carpenter has worked in higher education since earning his bachelor’s degree in English from Elms College in 2002, starting his professional career at the College of Saint Rose as coordinator of Residence Life before returning to Elms in 2007 as director of Residence Life and eventually moving into the office of Institutional Advancement there. He has also been a member of the adjunct teaching faculty at Elms since 2011 and served on the Elms College board of trustees and as president of the Elms College Alumni Assoc. In 2014, he received Bay Path University’s Recent Alumni Award, which is presented to a graduate who possesses great leadership potential. Carpenter holds a master’s degree in higher education administration from Bay Path University and is working on his doctor of education degree in higher education administration from Northeastern University.

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NAI Plotkin, a third-generation commercial real-estate firm based in Springfield, announced the promotion of Daniel Moore to vice president and leader of the company’s Brokerage division. President and CEO Evan Plotkin praised Moore, a 12-year veteran of the firm, for his contributions to the company, his extensive experience in both brokerage and construction management, and his ability to both understand and exceed client expectations. “These are exciting times for NAI Plotkin,” he noted, “and Dan is exactly the right person to guide our brokerage division as it propels forward.” Moore succeeds Bill Low as NAI Plotkin’s broker of record, as Low pursues other interests.

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Joy Brock

River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC) announced the promotion of Joy Brock to program director of the CONCERN Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Brock received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland University College, a master’s degree in psychology from Old Dominion University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a doctorate in psychology, both from Regent University. She practiced in Virginia and Florida before moving to Vermont for a clinical psychology internship at the Brattleboro Retreat, where she was involved in the Uniformed Service Program. Brock joined RVCC in October 2014. Her experience includes being a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Regent University’s trauma team, and a member of the Florida Red Cross Disaster Action Team. This unique blend of experience supports her role as the new program director of the CONCERN EAP.

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Sanjay Raman, associate vice president for the Virginia Tech National Capital Region and president and CEO of the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corp., has been named the new dean of the College of Engineering at UMass Amherst. The announcement was made by John McCarthy, provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Raman begins his new duties at UMass Amherst in August. Raman succeeds Timothy Anderson who served as UMass Amherst’s dean of the College of Engineering from 2013 to 2018. Anderson is a distinguished professor in Chemical Engineering and remains on the faculty. At Virginia Tech, Raman is a tenured full professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) based at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, Va. From 1998 to 2009, he was assigned to the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg. As the associate vice president for the Virginia Tech National Capital Region, Raman is responsible for planning and executing region-wide initiatives to enhance the university’s research, education, and outreach missions, focusing on cross-cutting themes of data and decision science, integrated security, intelligent infrastructure, global systems science, policy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Since July 2016, he has also served as the president and CEO of the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corp., whose mission is to deliver analytic and technology solutions to the university’s government and non-government customers. From 2007 to 2013, Raman served as a program manager in the Microsystems Technology Office of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, on loan from the university under Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignments. He is also a graduate of the Virginia Tech Executive Development Institute. Raman earned his doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1998 and joined the ECE faculty at Virginia Tech. Prior to his doctoral studies at the University of Michigan, Raman served as a nuclear-trained submarine officer in the U.S. Navy from 1987 to 1992. He earned a bachelor’s of electrical engineering degree, with highest honors, from Georgia Tech in 1987.

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Pathlight, a Valley leader in residential and community services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism, named Program Manager Victoria Barsaleau the recipient of its annual Donald Fletcher Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship, which is awarded yearly, is meant to assist an employee in obtaining an undergraduate degree. A committee of Pathlight board members and staff made the selection after receiving applications from employees. The scholarship is named after Donald Fletcher, Pathlight’s former executive director, who was committed to helping staff pursue their education. This scholarship is in addition to Pathlight’s current tuition-reimbursement program. Barsaleau was also recognized for her leadership with Pathlight’s Michelle Reberkenny Supervisor Recognition award. She started at Pathlight in 2016, but began her career in human services nine years ago, serving as a direct-support professional supporting people with intellectual disabilities and intensive behavioral needs. She got her start in the field after her father drove her to a day program that supports adults with disabilities and encouraged her to apply for a job. Barsaleau is currently working toward her undergraduate degree at Bay Path University, majoring in human services and rehabilitation.

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Lisa Alber

Amy McMahan

Elizabeth Sillin

At its annual meeting on March 13, the corporators of GSB, MHC voted to appoint three new directors to the board of directors of both GSB, MHC and Greenfield Savings Bank. The new directors are Lisa Alber, Amy McMahan, and Elizabeth Sillin. “We are honored to strengthen our board of directors with these three outstanding business leaders,” said John Howland, president and CEO of Greenfield Savings Bank. “They bring a wealth of knowledge to contribute to our board from both their professional careers and their commitment to supporting the communities served by Greenfield Savings Bank.” Alber is the owner and audiologist for Alber Hearing Services, a business she founded in 2009. Prior to forming her own firm, she worked as an audiologist at Berkshire Medical Center. McMahan has been co-owner and sole operator of the Greenfield eatery, Mesa Verde, since it opened in 2002. Prior to founding Mesa Verde, she worked her entire professional career in a variety of positions in the food-service industry. Sillin is a partner at the law firm Bulkley Richardson, working with individuals in all areas of estate and gift-tax planning and administration. Her clients include nonprofit institutions, assisting with formation and operational issues, including regulatory compliance, and providing advice regarding charitable trusts and endowments.

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Michael Cohen and Rudy Pawul have joined the all-volunteer board of directors for the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI). With a strong commitment to healthy living, Cohen founded Lightlife Foods Inc. in 1979. He served as Lightlife’s CEO until 2000, when he and his wife sold the company. In 2003, he retired. In addition to his work on the ILI board, Michael is a former member of the board of directors for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and finance chair and treasurer of the Northampton Survival Center’s board of directors. Pawul is the director of IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Support for ISO New England. He manages and provides strategic vision for software applications and data centers that allow ISO New England to carry out its mission. While earning his master’s degre at UMass Amherst, he participated in hurricane hunter flights and traveled to the Arctic to study the effects of climate change on the Greenland ice sheet.

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Aieshya Jackson

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM), now celebrating its centennial anniversary, announced that Aieshya Jackson has joined its board of directors. Jennifer Connolly, JAWM president, noted that Jackson “has been actively involved with our organization for many years as a volunteer, and now we look forward to her contributing her thoughts at a decision-making level.” Jackson is a branch manager for Santander Bank, where she oversees a full range of products and services, leads branch staff, ensures member satisfaction, and minimizes operational issues. Prior to her current role, she served as branch manager at United Bank. Aside from serving on JAWM’s board of directors, Jackson sits on the board for the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services organization and volunteers for Revitalize CDC and the Springfield Rescue Mission. She graduated from the Connecticut School of Finance and Management.

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Michelle Caron

Freedom Credit Union announced the addition of Michelle Caron to its staff as branch officer at its Feeding Hills location. As branch officer, Caron is responsible for directing and administering operational efforts in the branch and ensuring that established policies and procedures are followed. She oversees a full range of products and services, leads branch staff, ensures member satisfaction, and minimizes operational issues. Prior to joining Freedom Credit Union, she served as banking center manager at Bank of America and branch manager at Peoples United Bank. Caron earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and finance from Westfield State University. She volunteers at the Springfield Rescue Mission and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

Company Notebook

New England Public Radio, WGBY Join Together to Create New England Public Media

SPRINGFIELD — New England Public Radio and WGBY Public Television announced they will join to create a robust new multi-media organization, New England Public Media (NEPM), with one of the largest newsrooms in Western Mass. With a goal of expanding public media offerings for the people of Western New England, NEPM will build on the strength of each organization to deliver the educational content, cultural and news programs, and community engagement that characterizes public media. Martin Miller, CEO and general manager of New England Public Radio, will become president of NEPM. Anthony Hayes, general manager of WGBY Public Television, will become chief operating officer and general manager of the new organization. NEPM will be an independently run organization with its own governing board. Combined, New England Public Radio and WGBY Public Television have 78 employees, and all current employees will be part of the new organization. NEPM’s enhanced newsroom will total about 21 and is expected to grow over the coming years. The WGBH Educational Foundation, which holds the broadcast license for WGBY, will invest $6 million over six years in the new venture. When combined with critical community support for NEPM, this investment will allow for new programming while ensuring in-depth local journalism remains the centerpiece of the combined organization. WGBH will have a seat on the NEPM board. UMass Amherst will continue to hold the broadcast license for WFCR 88.5FM, and along with the NEPR Foundation board, it has been actively involved in the negotiations that led to the creation of NEPM. The university remains deeply committed to supporting the growth of public media in Western Mass. and will have a seat on the NEPM Board. The support of the Five College Consortium has been a vital part of the history and long-standing excellence of WFCR (Five College Radio) and New England Public Radio since its inception. The executive director of the consortium, which includes Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges as well as UMass Amherst, will also serve on the NEPM board. Along with an expanded news service, NEPM will focus on new content creation including digital music streams, multi-platform and digital programming, and community engagement and education, in addition to the programs audiences now enjoy. A new daily radio program with a local focus will be among the first initiatives the new organization will undertake. Details will be finalized over the coming months with plans and final approval to be completed this summer.

Gov. Charlie Baker to Speak at UMass Amherst Commencement

AMHERST — Gov. Charlie Baker will be the featured speaker at the undergraduate commencement at UMass Amherst on Friday, May 10 at 4:30 p.m. at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The governor will address an anticipated crowd of about 20,000 family members, friends, and other guests as approximately 5,500 undergraduates receive their bachelor’s degrees at the Commonwealth’s flagship campus. “We are honored that Governor Baker will deliver this year’s commencement address,” said UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy. “As a results-driven leader, he combines a concentration on thoughtful data analysis with an emphasis on building relationships that strengthen our Commonwealth. His support for UMass Amherst has provided our students the opportunity to flourish as they play an invaluable role in the state’s innovation economy. “It’s no coincidence that, under the governor’s leadership, Massachusetts has achieved record employment, the highest percentage of citizens with healthcare, and an outstanding education system,” he went on. “At the flagship campus, we are proud of playing a role in providing high-quality, affordable education for our citizens.”

Big Y Express Eliminates Plastic Bags

SPRINGFIELD — As part of the recent announcement of Big Y Foods Inc. to phase out single-use plastic bags at its checkouts, its Big Y Express Gas and Convenience locations became the first division in the 80-store company to eliminate these bags completely. Previously, Big Y Express in Lee was the only gas and convenience location without these bags as part of that town’s ordinance. Now, the other eight locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut have joined in this pursuit. Single-use plastic bags create an inordinate amount of waste. According to the EPA, more than 380 billion plastic bags are used in the U.S. each year. If not disposed of properly, this plastic can end up in waterways and forests where it can harm fish, marine animals, birds, and other wildlife. Big Y has been complying with single-use plastic-bag bans in five of its local communities in Massachusetts (Amherst, Great Barrington, Lee, Northampton, and South Hadley) since 2014. The company also issued a pledge in January to eliminate all single-use plastic bags at its checkouts in 2020. The elimination of these bags at its Express locations is the first phase of the implementation for this pledge. Currently, there are several more towns with bans pending, such as Longmeadow and West Springfield. In addition, the legislatures of both Massachusetts and Connecticut are discussing statewide bans on single-use plastic bags.

Country Bank Reports Record Earnings, New Board Leadership

WARE — Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced the appointment of Maura McCaffrey, former CEO of Health New England, and Keith Blanchette, partner at Stolberg, Ebbeling and Blanchette, LLP, to its board of trustees at its recent annual meeting held at the AC Marriott in Worcester. The bank also appointed five new corporators, including Nancy Crimmin, president of Becker College; Cherylann Gengel, co-founder of Be Like Brit; Michael Myers, president of the Worcester Railers; Peter Dawson, partner at Mirick O’Connell; and Mark Donahue, partner at Fletcher Tilton. At the meeting, Country Bank reported its 2018 earnings resulted in record-breaking profits. Net income was reported at $12,853,000, with total assets increasing to $1,624,000,000. Deposit balances increased to $1,083,182,000, and total loans increased from the prior year to $1,240,421,000. Capital was reported at 14.06%, maintaining the bank’s position as one of the higher-capitalized banks in the Commonwealth. As part of its ongoing Worcester expansion, the bank partnered with the Worcester Red Sox as one of the team’s 21 founding partners in anticipation of its move to Worcester in 2021.

United Financial Bancorp Announces Q1 Earnings, Dividend

HARTFORD, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended March 31. The company reported net income of $12.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, compared to net income for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018 of $12.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. The company reported net income of $15.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. “Despite the challenging operating environment, the United Financial Bancorp Inc. team is focused on expanding and winning new client relationships, maintaining strong asset quality and ample capital, and providing superior customer service,” said William Crawford, IV, president and CEO of the company and the bank. Assets totaled $7.34 billion at March 31, 2019, decreasing $16.9 million from $7.36 billion at Dec. 31, 2018. At March 31, 2019, total loans were $5.73 billion, representing an increase of $75.1 million, or 1.3%, from the linked quarter. Deposits totaled $5.66 billion at March 31, 2019 and decreased by $6.3 million, or 0.1%, from $5.67 billion at December 31, 2018.

HealthDrive to Acquire New England Geriatrics

WEST SPRINGFIELD — HealthDrive, a leader in delivering integrated specialty healthcare services to residents of long-term care, skilled nursing, and assisted-living facilities, announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire New England Geriatrics (NEG), a provider of comprehensive and quality psychiatric care for patients and their families. This acquisition will allow HealthDrive to expand its services as it seeks to create a leading multi-specialty healthcare platform for vulnerable populations. This is the first acquisition for HealthDrive as a portfolio company of Bain Capital Double Impact, the impact-investing business of Bain Capital. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. NEG was founded on mission-driven principles in 1994 to provide mental-health services to underserved geriatric populations in Massachusetts. Today, the company serves more than 13,500 Massachusetts and Connecticut residents in over 129 long-term-care facilities, four managed inpatient geriatric psychiatric units, and one outpatient clinic through its dedicated network of mental-healthcare professionals. As consultants to the facilities and their primary-care physicians, NEG clinicians provide evaluation and diagnostic services, medication management, psychotherapy, behavior-management consultation, and evaluation of patients for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Steve Marcus, the current CEO of NEG, who will join HealthDrive as a senior adviser, added that “we selected HealthDrive as our partner because it is most aligned with our commitment to clinical excellence for the vulnerable population New England Geriatrics serves. We have worked side by side with HealthDrive providers in skilled-nursing facilities for many years, and it is apparent that the HealthDrive team truly understands the population that we at New England Geriatrics make our mission to serve. We are confident that, through our partnership with HealthDrive, New England Geriatrics will continue to offer the same great level of care that we have provided over these past 25 years.” The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2019 and is subject to regulatory review and customary closing conditions.

UMassFive Among Recipients of Workforce Training Fund Grant

HADLEY — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union announced its selection as one of 68 Workforce Training Fund grant recipients in the state of Massachusetts chosen by the Baker-Polito administration. As a financial institution deeply invested in the communities it serves, UMassFive takes pride in supporting the local economy through providing quality service and products for its members, and by offering employment opportunities that encourage personal growth and career development. Accomplishing both of these goals means taking a real interest in the professional development of every employee and offering training opportunities so that any staff might become an expert in their chosen field. The $174,000 awarded to UMassFive will provide training for current and newly hired employees that focuses on technology-related mastery as well as leadership and management development in order to promote job growth, retention, and increased opportunity. This project is funded by a Workforce Training Fund grant from the state Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The grant program is administered by Commonwealth Corp.

Work Opportunity Center Cuts Ribbon on New Springfield Facility

SPRINGFIELD — Work Opportunity Center Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8 at its newly purchased and renovated community-based day-services (CBDS) facility located at 73 Marketplace in Springfield. Established in 1969, Work Opportunity Center Inc. (WOC) initially served its participants through a center-based work-service model. Community-based day services were added in the summer of 2014. In June 2016, center-based work services were discontinued for all participants, and those services were converted to CBDS. As of March 14, 2019, there are approximately 84 individuals participating in WOC CBDS services. Last month, 34 program participants and six staff members transferred from the WOC facility in Agawam to its newest facility in Springfield. The CBDS program of supports enables individuals with developmental disabilities to enrich their lives and enjoy a full range of community activities by providing opportunities for developing, enhancing, and maintaining competency in personal, social, and community activities. Service options for individuals participating in the CBDS program include career exploration, community-integration experiences, skills development and training, volunteer opportunities with local nonprofits, health and fitness classes, socialization experiences, and support to enhance interpersonal skills as well as the pursuit of personal interests and hobbies. The renovation of the 73 Marketplace facility is supported by a $10,000 grant made by the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation along with a $5,000 grant from Westfield Bank toward the purchase of a new vehicle for program participants.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff April 30, 2019

Agenda

Food Truck Fridays and Derby de Mayo Weekend

May 3-5: MGM Springfield will kick off a weekend of festivities with the launch of Food Truck Fridays and Derby de Mayo Weekend at Armory Square. Derby de Mayo Weekend kicks off at 11 a.m. on Friday with a performance by local cover band Feel Good Drift, lawn games, and bites from the inaugural Food Truck Fridays event. Guests can also enjoy TAP Sports Bar’s signature outdoor beer garden, which will be open for the first time this season. On Saturday, Armory Square will transform into an outdoor viewing party for the Kentucky Derby as it plays live on the 330-square-foot marquee screen. The event also will feature live music and MGM Springfield’s three food trucks. The party continues Sunday starting at 1 p.m. with a Cinco de Mayo fiesta complete with a mariachi band and custom tequila bar. Every week throughout the spring and summer, Food Truck Fridays will bring local eats to downtown Springfield from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The culinary bonanza will include three original concept food trucks from MGM Springfield, serving tacos, gelato, and Asian-inspired dishes. A variety of other popular food trucks from across the region, such as Wahlburgers, Hot Oven Cookies, and Say Cheese, will be offered on a rotating schedule. In addition to MGM’s three food trucks, opening day of Food Truck Fridays on May 3 will include Wahlburgers of Boston; Holyoke Hummus; Hot Oven Cookies, Palazzo, and Sweet Chili’s, all of Springfield; Say Cheese of Worcester; Liberty Rock Tavern of Milford, Conn.; and Kona Ice of Stamford, Conn.

Blessing of the Animals

May 4: Trinity United Methodist Church will give special recognition to horses at its 12th annual Blessing of the Animals service at 4 p.m. on the front lawn at 361 Sumner Ave., Springfield. Two equine organizations, Blue Star Equiculture and Whispering Horse, will bring horses to the event and will give presentations on the work they do. The event is free, and and people are invited to bring their pets for a blessing. All pets and their owners are welcome. Blue Star Equiculture of West Brookfield is a working horse sanctuary that offers care and shelter to 27 retired, disabled, and homeless draft horses, many of whom might otherwise end up facing poor living conditions or even slaughter. The sanctuary is an official retirement venue for carriage horses from large cities around the country. Blue Star Equiculture’s younger, healthy horses do community work, assisting with farming, logging, law enforcement, competitive pulling, and other activities. The organization also finds good homes for horses that are suitable for adoption. Whispering Horse of East Longmeadow offers equine-assisted therapy to help children and adults with physical or mental challenges. Clients who benefit from these services include those with autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, brain trauma, oppositional defiance disorder, ADHD, and numerous other conditions. Specially trained equine therapists work with clients to help them achieve cognitive, physical, emotional, educational, social, or behavioral goals. Working with seven horses, Whispering Horse presently provides services to 45 clients.

Elder-law, Estate-planning Series

May 6, 13, 20: Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder-law and estate-planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at Holyoke Community College (HCC). The six-hour course, called “Elder Law and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know,” will be presented on consecutive Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. Jackson will present comprehensive subject matter on what she calls “The Core Estate Plan,” in which she will explain core documents and provide stories and examples. In the first session, Jackson will explain each document in the core estate plan. She will discuss the problems that can occur when proper documents are not prepared before a loss of mental capacity or physical health or before sudden loss of life. The second session will address four areas: trusts, the probate court process, Medicare hot topics, and options for community care and home care. Jackson will provide pertinent information and details about each to assist attendees in planning now. In the third and final session, Jackson will introduce the various Medicaid programs that provide long-term skilled-nursing home care in Massachusetts and the financial assistance associated with each. While participants may attend only one session of their choosing, they must still pay the full course cost of $89. To register, call (413) 552-2500 or visit www.hcc.edu/bce.

Labor and Employment Law Conference

May 21: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will hold a Labor and Employment Law Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Springfield. “The conference will deliver an in-depth review of some of the most challenging employment-law issues organizations, human-resources personnel, and management have faced over the past year, and will provide cutting-edge insights needed for surviving challenges on the horizon,” said Partner Marylou Fabbo. Breakout sessions will include “Paid Family and Medical Leave: Change Is Coming” “Wage and Hour Mistakes,” “Harassment, Discrimination, and Why Employers Get Sued,” “Labor and Employment Law Update,” “How to Handle Requests for Reasonable Accommodations,” and “How to Conduct an Internal Investigation.” Speakers and panel-discussion participants will include Skoler Abbott attorneys and other leaders in human resources and employment law. A continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and luncheon are included with the conference, as well as time for networking and questions following the presentations. See the full agenda and register online at skoler-abbott.com/training-programs or call (413) 737-4753.

JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair

May 28: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM), now celebrating its centennial anniversary, will host the JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair from 8 a.m. to noon at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. “We will host more than 500 students from seventh through 11th grades, who will have the opportunity to explore diverse career options at interactive booths featuring colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, companies, local law enforcement, and public-safety organizations from throughout Western Massachusetts,” said Jennifer Connolly, president of JAWM. The JA Inspire program provides students with the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to begin planning for high-school coursework and better prepare themselves for life after graduation. The program consists of four in-class lessons, plus the career exploration fair, all designed to engage students and help them explore education and career pathways, showcase careers in Western Mass. with a focus on high-wage and high-demand industries, and connect students with industry representatives who can share career advice and offer interactive exhibits during the career fair. Exhibitor space is still available at no charge. Exhibitors will present interactive and engaging career stations, while providing volunteer mentors to staff the career stations throughout the event. To reserve a career station, contact Connolly at (413) 747-7670 or [email protected]. To learn more about the event, visit jawm.org/events or call (413) 747-7670.

Community Action Awards

June 13: Springfield Partners for Community Action will present a night of celebrating those in action within the community. The Community Action Awards will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Springfield Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. It will be a night of speakers, awards, handing out scholarships to Community Scholarship winners, and a silent auction for guests to participate in. Ticket purchase is available at communityactionevent.eventbrite.com. Springfield Partners for Community Action is the federally designated community action agency of Springfield whose mission is to provide resources that assist those in need to obtain economic stability and ultimately create a better way of life. For more information on the event, contact Natalia Arocho at (413) 263-6500, ext. 6516, or [email protected].

40 Under Forty Gala

June 20: BusinessWest will present its 13th annual 40 Under Forty Gala, a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2019, which is profiled in this issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Also, the fifth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. Tickets cost $75 per person, and tables of 10 are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. PeoplesBank is the presenting sponsor, Health New England is the Continued Excellence Award sponsor, and WWLP-22 News is the media sponsor. Other sponsors include the Isenberg School of Management, MP CPAs, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, Live Nation, MGM Springfield, Comcast Business, and YPS of Greater Springfield (partner).

‘Thrive After 55’ Wellness Fair

June 21: State Sen. Eric Lesser announced that he will host the third annual “Thrive After 55” Wellness Fair in partnership with Health New England, Springfield College, and the Center for Human Development (CHD). This year’s fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Field House on the campus of Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. The fair is free and open to the public. With more than 70 local organizations ranging from health and fitness to nutrition and elder law, the annual fair will connect residents of the Greater Springfield area with information and resources to help them thrive. The event will feature several educational seminars which will highlight areas of interest for attendees, including estate planning and elder law, scam avoidance, and diet and nutrition. Heart Song Yoga Center of East Longmeadow will return for a third year with an interactive demonstration of chair yoga and movement. The free program includes a boxed lunch, hundreds of raffle prizes, and access to information and experts. To RSVP, call Lesser’s office at (413) 526-6501 or visit senatorlesser.com/thrive.

Briefcase

By MikeN April 30, 2019

Briefcase

Springfield Regional Chamber Releases Legislative Agenda

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber (SRC) 2019 Outlook has released its legislative agenda outlining the priorities of its more than 500 members for the legislative session and the major issues it will focus on to strengthen business competitiveness, lower business costs, and stimulate growth in the Greater Springfield region. The SRC’s 2019-20 legislative agenda touches upon key issues in the areas of healthcare, workplace issues, workforce development and education, tax policy, and energy. Creed said the cost of healthcare and access to it is the number-one priority of the business community. In support of this focus, Creed serves as a steering committee member of the Employer Health Coalition, an employer-led effort to use its collective influence to uncover solutions that drive real change in the healthcare delivery system and reduce cost. She the SRC will also focus its efforts on the ending of the temporary increase to the Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC). To address the rising costs of MassHealth, the Legislature imposed a temporary assessment on businesses to cover these costs. Creed said the assessment was passed as a temporary measure, and the legislation dictates it to sunset at the end of 2019. Creed added that the SRC will also work to ensure mandated benefits be evidence-based and that their values exceeds their cost, while advocating for geographic equity in hospital reimbursements. She was part of the group that negotiated the legislative compromise which came to be known as the ‘grand bargain’ which enacted, among other things, a new Paid Family and Medical Leave program. She said the SRC will remain actively involved in its implementation. In addition, the SRC will encourage reforms to independent-contractor laws. Advocating for a return to prior statutory language for treble damages and opposing changes to wage ‘theft’ laws are also part of the chamber’s advocacy work. Workforce development remains a priority for the SRC and its members. Creed said finding qualified workers is at a critical juncture to the growth of the region. She said that supporting innovation which not only expands educational opportunities but links it to labor-market demand will be key to helping businesses with this need. The SRC will also advocate for modernizing the state funding formula while coupling it with reforms. Creed noted that the SRC will continue its focus on the state budget and how revenues are prioritized and spent, including supporting the rebuilding of the Stabilization Fund, or ‘rainy day’ fund, and encouraging it only in dire circumstances; supporting adequate funding for programs to meet the unique needs of the region’s gateway cities; advocating for adequate funding for local aid; maintaining the state’s high bond rating; ensuring the revenues collected from cannabis taxation are appropriately spent; and opposing any increase in the income tax on business. Rounding out the SRC’s legislative agenda is energy, and to that end, the SRC will advocate for a comprehensive energy strategy which includes a balanced energy portfolio, development of alternative renewable energy sources, expansion of the supply of natural gas and conservation, and energy-efficiency measures.

Independent Hospital Systems Launch Mass. Value Alliance

HOLYOKE — A coalition of 10 independent Massachusetts health systems, including 14 community hospitals, have formed the Massachusetts Value Alliance (MVA) to enhance their efforts in delivering high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective care to their communities. The member hospitals of the MVA collectively represent the largest collaboration of independent healthcare providers in the Commonwealth, with a combined $3.1 billion in total revenue. The 10-member collaborative spans the breadth of Massachusetts geographically, and serves approximately 2 million people in their combined market areas. This alliance is unique in Massachusetts as the only collaboration of independent healthcare systems. The MVA was founded in 2016 by Emerson Hospital, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, and South Shore Health. Membership has continued to grow and now also includes Holyoke Medical Center, Berkshire Health Systems, Harrington HealthCare System, Heywood Healthcare, Lawrence General Hospital, Signature Healthcare, and Southcoast Health. The specific goals of the MVA include the development of group purchasing and shared service arrangements, identification and sharing of best practices to enhance each organization’s ability to affect and lower the total cost of care while enhancing quality of care, and support for the development of population-health-management and care-coordination skill sets and capabilities. To date, the MVA has worked to facilitate cost savings for its member organizations through group purchasing of services, including reference-lab services and employee health benefits. Other initiatives are underway, including several MVA hospitals working together on the selection and implementation of a common electronic-medical-record platform. The MVA is governed by a board of directors and operates on a shared decision-making platform. MVA member health systems remain competitive and independent, each maintaining their community focus.

Statewide Unemployment Holds Steady In March

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0% in March, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 4,100 jobs in March. Over the month, the private sector added 5,400 jobs as gains occurred in education and health services; manufacturing; professional, scientific, and business services; construction; other services; financial activities; trade, transportation, and utilities; and information. Leisure and hospitality lost jobs over the month.

From March 2018 to March 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates Massachusetts added 28,200 jobs. The March unemployment rate was eight-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.8% reported by the BLS. The labor force increased by 100 from 3,843,600 in February, as 1,700 more residents were employed and 1,600 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped five-tenths of a percentage point. The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 67.9%. Compared to March 2018, the labor force participation rate is up 0.7%. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in other services; professional, scientific, and business services; and education and health services.

Baystate Health Informs Patients of E-mail Phishing Incident

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced it has mailed letters to patients about an e-mail phishing incident that affected approximately 12,000 patients. On Feb. 7, Baystate Health learned of unauthorized access to an employee’s e-mail account and immediately launched an investigation. During the course of the investigation, it learned that nine employee e-mail accounts were compromised as a result of an e-mail phishing incident. “As soon as Baystate identified the unauthorized access, each account was secured,” said Kevin Hamel, chief Information Security officer for Baystate Health. “Baystate hired an experienced computer forensic firm to assist in this investigation.” The investigation determined that some patient information was contained in the e-mail accounts, including patient names, dates of birth, health information (such as diagnoses, treatment information, and medications), and, in some instances, health-insurance information, as well as a limited number of Medicare numbers and Social Security numbers. Neither patient medical records nor any of Baystate’s electronic-medical-record systems were compromised. Baystate is offering a complimentary one-year membership to credit-monitoring and identity-protection services for those patients whose Social Security numbers were exposed. “The integrity of our information systems and e-mail security is a high priority, and we are committed to maintaining and securing patient information at all times,” said Joel Vengco, senior vice president and chief Information officer for Baystate Health. To help prevent something like this from happening in the future, the health system required a password change for all affected employees, increased the level of e-mail logging (and is reviewing those logs regularly), and has blocked access to e-mail accounts outside of its network. It is also reinforcing its current, ongoing training and education of all employees focused on detecting and avoiding phishing e-mails. More information may be found on Baystate’s website at baystatehealth.org/phishing.

Valley Blue Sox Seek Volunteer Host Families

SPRINGFIELD — The Valley Blue Sox are currently searching for volunteer host families for the upcoming 2019 New England Collegiate Baseball League season. The Blue Sox are a nonprofit, collegiate summer baseball team that recruits baseball players from across the country. Players come to the Valley in hopes of enhancing their draft status and furthering their professional baseball careers. Volunteer host families offer Blue Sox players housing for the duration of the summer season, which runs from June 5 to August 1. Families who volunteer to host Blue Sox players will receive the following: paid general admission and concessions vouchers for all family members in the household at all 2019 Blue Sox home games, access to special team events, on-field recognition at the end of the 2019 season, and two tickets to the Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame induction banquet. Families are required to provide a private bedroom, which may be shared with another Blue Sox player, with proper bedding, linens, and towels. Questions regarding hosting Blue Sox players can be addressed to Blue Sox General Manager Chris Weyant at [email protected].

Incorporations

By MikeN April 30, 2019

Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Hydropolis Inc., 65 Springfield St., Agawam, MA 01001. John Eaton, 4 Rising Corner Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Sale of product known as the Butter Brewery.

AMHERST

Honeycrisp Chicken Co., 1 Boltwood Mall, Amherst, MA 01002. Joe Deng, 37 Ridgemont St. Allston, MA 02134. Restaurant.

HARDWICK

Hinternet Inc., 235 Czesky Road, Hardwick, MA 01037. Robert Martin, 475 Old Petersham Road, Box 152, Hardwick, MA 01037. Internet service provider.

HATFIELD

Ikart Us Inc., 10 West St., Suite 6, West Hatfield, MA 01038. Ryan B. Bouvier, same. Family entertainment and events.

LANESBORO

Jogi Inc., 705 South Main St., Lanesboro, MA 01237. Vipul Patel, 82 Blake St., Taunton, MA 02780. Gas station.

NORTHAMPTON

Jake’s Eggs Inc., 17 King St., Northampton, MA 01060. Christopher Ware, 14 Drewsen Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Operation of a restaurant.

PITTSFIELD

International Association for Senior Care and Education Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Ste 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Fang Feng, 1907 Main Line Blvd, Unit 102, Alexandria, VA 22301. Organized exclusively for improving senior care and education.

SPRINGFIELD

Iglesia Centro De La Familia Cristiana, 42 Crystal St., Springfield, MA 01108. Elmis Sanchez, 50 Bristol St., Springfield, MA 01109. Church.

J&J Care Transportation Corp., 71 West Alvord St., Springfield, MA 01108. Giovany Perez, same. Transportation-passengers.

Jamaica Spice Paradise Inc., 156 West Alvord St., Springfield, MA 01108. VerniceJ. Christian, same. Restaurant.

JCL Home Improvement Inc., 183 Maynard St., Springfield, MA 01109. Maria C. Cunin Guaman, same. General residential construction.

Bankruptcies

By MikeN April 30, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Askins, Joanne M.
19 Hamilton Circle
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/22/19

Baker, Natalie Aileen
a/k/a Baker Merrill, Natalie
2 Shepherd’s Hollow Road
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/19

Bodin, Kristi Ann
199 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/19

Booska, Richard G.
Booska, Tiffany A.
22 Trinity Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/19

Burdick, Linda M.
74 Lincoln St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Caraballo, Sonia
a/k/a Dejesus, Sonia
55 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/19

Caruso, Shamim
28 Boyce St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/19

Cintron, Paulina
1129 St. James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/27/19

Coffin, Marilyn Louise
1370 South Main St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/19

Cordero, Elizabeth
99 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/28/19

D’Alessio, Stephen A.
164 East St.
Mount Washington, MA 01258
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/18/19

Eayrs, John H.
PO Box 2454
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/23/19

Elsafti, Mohamed M.
54 Riviera Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/25/19

Enfield Motor Sales
Luongo, Brian P.
48 Losito Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/19

Gallant, Lori-Ann
14 Dale St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/19

Heneghan, Joseph M.
Heneghan, Amy L.
a/k/a Bliss, Amy L.
43 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/19

Jones, Floyd Anthony
36 Cambridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/19

Kowalczyk, Stacy M.
92 Nutmeg Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/19

Kuhn, Heather Paula
PO Box 202
North Hatfield, MA 01066
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/19

Langton, Sally H.
20 Harney St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Morin, Douglas J.
Morin, Priscilla R.
6 Willow Circle
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Morin, Lee Thomas
Morin, Laurie Ann
35 River St.
West Warren, MA 01092
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/19

Newell, Joan L.
a/k/a Newell, Joan Leslie
87 North Blvd.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/19

Now Hair This
Parsons, Gerald Arthur
Parsons, Karen Alida
a/k/a Bellar, Karen Alida
421 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/19

O’Connell, Patrick G.
19 Mountain Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/19

Petkus, Erik D.
251 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/19

Recruiters for Recruiters
Noel, Darren
Noel, Rebecca
319 Old Columbia St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Reyes, Mayda
5 Cottage Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/19/19

Rogers, Michele E.
68 Boylston St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/19

Ryan, John J.
Ryan, Melissa S.
137 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/19

Santana, Juan
11 Lawrence Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Sheppard, Keith R.
169 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/25/19

Shipwash, William Neal
Shipwash, Amber Dawn
Pyron, Amber Dawn
Lollar, Amber Dawn
Hayes, Amber
Johnson, Amber
90 Welland Road
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/18/19

Trentsch, Stephen Carl
1040 Old Keene Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/19

Vega, Petra Maria
162 Trilby Ave., Apt. 1
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/19

Wiedenroth, Jeremy
15 Forest Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/19

Real Estate Transactions

By MikeN April 30, 2019

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

5 Wellington St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $230,310
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Donna M. Noyes
Date: 03/29/19

DEERFIELD

Childs Cross Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Gogriz LLC
Seller: Pioneer Gardens Inc.
Date: 04/03/19

3 Jones Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ilie Cojan
Seller: USA VA
Date: 04/05/19

196 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $258,500
Buyer: Gogriz LLC
Seller: Carl Davis
Date: 04/03/19

198 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Gogriz LLC
Seller: Pioneer Gardens Inc.
Date: 04/03/19

200 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Gogriz LLC
Seller: Arjen Vriend
Date: 04/03/19

Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Gogriz LLC
Seller: Pioneer Gardens Inc.
Date: 04/03/19

4 Wells Cross Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Molenaar LLC
Seller: John G. Savage Realty Corp.
Date: 04/08/19

GREENFIELD

38 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Tyler B. Murray
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 04/08/19

91 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Dennis M. Parrott
Seller: Laprade, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/19

ERVING

76 Northfield Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Wesley W. Krejmas
Seller: Carol M. Gregory
Date: 04/02/19

GREENFIELD

199 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Francis J. Ingemi
Seller: Michael F. Spence
Date: 04/01/19

201-203 Deerfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Francis J. Ingemi
Seller: Michael F. Spence
Date: 04/01/19

140-142 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kyle E. Snow
Seller: Joshua Lashway
Date: 03/29/19

66 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: William D. Markert
Seller: Lilla A. Warder
Date: 03/29/19

148 Meridian St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Margaret T. Burch
Seller: Donna B. Suchanek
Date: 03/29/19

99 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Redfoot LLC
Seller: 99 Thayer Road TR
Date: 03/28/19

LEVERETT

92 Juggler Meadow Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Susan Altabet
Seller: Gere, Edwin A. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 04/01/19

103 Old Mountain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Richard J. Thomas
Seller: Pervez Hai
Date: 03/29/19

5 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Frederick J. Zahn
Seller: Christal L. Cutler
Date: 04/05/19

LEYDEN

10 Rolling Lnane
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Brian D. Lacouture
Seller: Jeffrey M. Gilman
Date: 04/01/19

MONTAGUE

127 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Smith
Seller: Eleanor B. Golembeski
Date: 04/02/19

253 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 253 Property Management
Seller: Hallmark Imaging Inc.
Date: 04/08/19

60 West Chestnut Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Kathlee Hinkel-Maiolates
Seller: Barbara E. Bayne
Date: 03/28/19

NORTHFIELD

48 Highland Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Donna Suchanek
Seller: Laura Robinson
Date: 03/29/19

ORANGE

73 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Jeremy A. Cortright
Seller: Serena A. Tuttle
Date: 03/29/19

145 Chestnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Trifera LLC
Seller: Elissa J. O’Connor
Date: 04/03/19

83 East Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Andrea Narcisi
Seller: Kenneth Godfrey
Date: 04/05/19

459 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $164,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: James E. Hayes
Date: 04/05/19

51 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jay Savoie
Seller: Steven Gauvin
Date: 04/08/19

186 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Peter A. Vonschmidt
Seller: Angela M. Paul
Date: 03/28/19

195 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ashley Warner
Seller: Debra N. Deegan RET
Date: 03/27/19

ROWE

43 Potter Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $613,991
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Donelson, Norma J., (Estate)
Date: 04/02/19

SUNDERLAND

300 Falls Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Church Hill LLC
Seller: ABCD FT
Date: 03/29/19

16 Olanyk Dr.
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Caitlin H. Prozonic
Seller: Peter M. Haas
Date: 04/05/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

319 Barry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $118,125
Buyer: 83 Northway Street RT
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/29/19

91 Burlington Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $513,900
Buyer: Ally Bank
Seller: Jenni L. Adamczyk
Date: 03/29/19

75 Colonial Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Anthony P. Albro
Seller: John Stone
Date: 03/29/19

120 Kosak Court
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $363,300
Buyer: Leo J. Hamel
Seller: James R. Pelchat
Date: 03/29/19

26 Lexington St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Patrick L. Drake
Seller: Brandon R. Ryan
Date: 03/28/19

14-16 Mark Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Ronald E. Benoit
Seller: Sharleen Diaz
Date: 04/01/19

141 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: Mental Health Association
Seller: Arthur E. Hastings
Date: 04/05/19

173 Roosevelt Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Justine E. Olson
Seller: Elaine M. Cigas
Date: 03/29/19

267 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Depalma Realty Inc.
Seller: Kathleen A. Albro
Date: 03/29/19

255 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Depalma Realty Inc.
Seller: First 9 LLC
Date: 04/01/19

479 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Marco V. Carrillo
Seller: V Mortgage REO 3 LLC
Date: 04/09/19

104 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mario C. Sotolotto
Seller: Linda M. Thomas
Date: 04/04/19

BLANDFORD

52 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $342,500
Buyer: Michael D. Hutchins
Seller: Hugh R. McCann
Date: 03/27/19

17 North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: BCC Realty LLC
Seller: Blandford Club
Date: 04/08/19

North St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: BCC Realty LLC
Seller: Blandford Club
Date: 04/08/19

North St. (rear)
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: BCC Realty LLC
Seller: Blandford Club
Date: 04/08/19

BRIMFIELD

42 Champeaux Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Steven J. Lachowski
Seller: Bernard Gauthier
Date: 03/28/19

CHESTER

292 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Nathan J. Bolduc
Seller: Marcia I. Little
Date: 04/05/19

CHICOPEE

58 Ames Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Mary J. Whiteway
Date: 04/02/19

171 Artisan St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Samuel A. Rath
Seller: Keith W. Rogers
Date: 04/05/19

42 Carter Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andrew Tomaino
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 03/29/19

985 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $123,277
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Colleen R. Murray
Date: 03/27/19

77 Claire St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Robert Morton
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 03/29/19

143 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Alexandra Russ
Seller: Jacquelyn E. Polidoro
Date: 03/29/19

60 Coakley Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Sandra C. Brown
Seller: Anouk RT
Date: 03/29/19

52 David St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Chrystal M. Sanchez
Seller: Todd-Lynn Taylor
Date: 03/29/19

77 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jordan A. Lafrennie
Seller: Barbara M. Rosas
Date: 04/05/19

90 Exchange St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $233,200
Buyer: 90 PSP Exchange LLC
Seller: Mieczyslaw Niziol
Date: 04/03/19

742 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: PREM LLC
Seller: JS Realty LLC
Date: 04/02/19

743 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jamie J. Kelty
Seller: Daniel Crane
Date: 04/09/19

39 Greenwich St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Redwood RT
Seller: Ali B. Kitchell
Date: 03/29/19

491 Irene St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Partelow
Seller: Ruth Klepp
Date: 04/05/19

24 Leo Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Mackenzie Ransford
Seller: Michael J. Brennan
Date: 04/01/19

75 Longwood Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $123,843
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group
Seller: Cedar Investment Group
Date: 04/04/19

131 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Julio V. Melendez
Seller: Jeremy S. Coderre
Date: 03/28/19

22 Nye St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Tony Tereso
Seller: Antonio F. Tereso
Date: 04/05/19

196 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,600
Buyer: Molly M. Febo
Seller: Jared R. Martinez
Date: 04/05/19

166 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: At Home Properties LLC
Seller: Edward J. Sokol
Date: 04/05/19

800-R Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,875
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Roger Strange
Date: 03/27/19

60 Raylo St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Joseph Kaminski
Seller: Kathleen M. O’Brien
Date: 04/05/19

42 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Gordon R. McKee
Seller: Barbara J. Dart
Date: 04/05/19

157 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Pablo M. Alvarez-Esquilin
Seller: Posiadlosc LLC
Date: 03/29/19

28 Sunnymeade Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Bieda
Seller: Adolf Rajpold
Date: 04/09/19

36 Westport Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $168,450
Buyer: Dee Pen
Seller: Edward G. Proulx
Date: 04/09/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

176 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Glenn M. Hastie
Seller: James M. Lefebvre
Date: 04/02/19

37 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John H. Bammann
Seller: Lincoln D. Gordon
Date: 03/29/19

51 East Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Buendo
Seller: William E. Stolecki
Date: 04/04/19

69 Helen Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Heather Robinson
Seller: Ronald W. Ashey
Date: 03/29/19

113 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Iman Sadoughi
Seller: David B. Radebaugh
Date: 03/27/19

112 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Eric J. Gunther
Seller: Dustin E. Wilkinson
Date: 04/01/19

10 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Pleasant Realty LLC
Seller: Amy G. StGermain
Date: 04/01/19

103 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $223,500
Buyer: Bryan Hughes
Seller: Maryanne R. Lheureux
Date: 04/08/19

165 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Richard Winning
Seller: James K. Sims
Date: 03/29/19

9 Revere St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $156,900
Buyer: Kathleen M. Snow
Seller: Quercus Properties LLC
Date: 04/05/19

854 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Ann C. Culver
Seller: Karen M. Turmel
Date: 03/28/19

83 Waterman Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Mikhael Sokolskiy
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 04/01/19

115 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Alma R. Galvan-Duran
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/04/19

GRANVILLE

139 Crest Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John T. Audet
Seller: Priscilla K. Crochetiere
Date: 04/01/19

HAMPDEN

50 Meadow Brook Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Derek R. White
Seller: Erin K. Coughlin
Date: 03/29/19

175 Sessions Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Devann Asselin
Seller: McLean, Carol A., (Estate)
Date: 04/08/19

HOLLAND

12 Ardmore Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Sharief R. Ammar
Seller: Billie J. Petrie
Date: 03/29/19

Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: Verdant Grove LLC
Seller: Transportation Alliance
Date: 04/05/19

HOLYOKE

166 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Jonathan Kernizan
Seller: Suzanne Travisano
Date: 04/02/19

667 West Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Jeffrey G. Godin
Seller: Robert H. Albrecht
Date: 04/03/19

57 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Alex J. Peterkin
Seller: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Date: 04/08/19

LONGMEADOW

153 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Tomroc Holdings LLC
Seller: Kaaren M. Maloney
Date: 04/05/19

242 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Brett D. Pendragon
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 04/01/19

152 Crestview Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $699,900
Buyer: Jonathan Slater
Seller: Susanne D. Osofsky
Date: 03/29/19

8 Grassy Gutter Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Andrew B. Green
Seller: Celine A. Gaudreau
Date: 03/29/19

977 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Rebecca S. Morgan
Seller: Peter B. Wakeman
Date: 03/29/19

1596 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael J. Ravens
Seller: Elizabeth Dimeo
Date: 04/05/19

112 Longview Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Jason N. Tsitso
Seller: Jonathan Slater
Date: 03/29/19

66 Morningside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: 88 Casino Terrace LLC
Seller: Laura E. Heemskerk
Date: 04/05/19

1255 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Christina Wagner
Seller: Stephen P. Wagner
Date: 03/29/19

LUDLOW

600 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Keith R. Audet
Seller: Gene Battistini
Date: 03/29/19

166 Elizabeth Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Lamothe
Seller: Marsha D. Stewart
Date: 04/04/19

32 Hampshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Michael Pagliuca
Seller: Carlos Serrazina
Date: 04/02/19

189 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $261,500
Buyer: Kyle K. Sullivan
Seller: Paul J. Cormier
Date: 03/29/19

264 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: 264 Moody Street LLC
Seller: 215 Baldwin Street LLC
Date: 04/08/19

55 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: April R. Clark
Seller: Michael J. Fedoras
Date: 04/09/19

48 Wood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Goktug Ibas
Seller: Simao Cadete
Date: 04/04/19

MONSON

30 Brimfield Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $387,900
Buyer: Jonathan P. Dumas
Seller: B&C Quality Homes LLC
Date: 04/01/19

64 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Laurie A. Ferry
Seller: Dana Tavares
Date: 03/29/19

15 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Lorraine M. Belair
Seller: Kevin Gaudette
Date: 03/29/19

39 Harrison Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Stacey L. Fredette
Seller: Nancy A. Coley
Date: 04/05/19

86 Margaret St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Dale J. Petrolati
Seller: Michael A. Allen
Date: 03/28/19

37 Old Reed Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Amadei 23 FT
Seller: David P. Amadei
Date: 03/29/19

233 State Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Saul Diaz-Suriano
Seller: Felix Campos
Date: 03/27/19

13 Stewart Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Donald J. Rhodes
Seller: Millicent K. Mack-Wicks
Date: 03/29/19

27 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: James A. Dirico
Seller: Veronica Schuhmann
Date: 03/28/19

86 Waid Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Matthew M. Jagodowski
Seller: Jeffrey S. Morin
Date: 03/28/19

255 Woodhill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: McColl Rhodes
Seller: Marcia L. Montebello
Date: 03/29/19

PALMER

93 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Dylan Hall
Seller: Stephen L. Marhelewicz
Date: 04/02/19

1045 Circle Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Thomas Griffiths
Seller: Sarah A. Dumas
Date: 04/01/19

61 East Palmer Park Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Earl J. Boisvert
Seller: Anthony Bourget
Date: 03/29/19

196 Emery St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Eric A. Pelissier
Seller: Roger W. Barnes
Date: 04/01/19

1 Irene St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Baldyga
Seller: Joseph E. Baldyga
Date: 04/05/19

8 Lauren Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Latasha C. Dupont
Seller: Marian Vazquez
Date: 03/29/19

2002-2004 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jiordano Y. Marinez
Seller: Boston Home Invest LLC
Date: 03/27/19

65 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Brandon R. Santana
Seller: Deanna Martin
Date: 04/09/19

2 Sibley St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $235,900
Buyer: Christopher C. Consedine
Seller: Paixao Properties Inc.
Date: 03/29/19

SPRINGFIELD

19 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Princess Hill
Seller: Jason Hwang
Date: 03/29/19

603 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Joel R. Rivera-Santana
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/29/19

22 Amanda St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Janice I. Matos
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 03/28/19

27 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Juno Simmons
Seller: Julio Cortes
Date: 03/28/19

30-32 Beauregard St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Ramon Rivera
Seller: Wmass Residential LLC
Date: 04/05/19

68 Beauchamp St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $152,068
Buyer: Jennifer Vargas
Seller: Audrey L. Russell
Date: 03/27/19

80 Bellwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: RHL Properties LLC
Seller: Luz E. Till
Date: 03/27/19

444 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Modesto Nunez
Seller: Marion C. Krokenberger
Date: 04/04/19

923 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Evelyn Martinez
Seller: Next Level Investments
Date: 03/29/19

115 Burns Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $164,600
Buyer: Becket Joseph
Seller: Darren G. Nawrocki
Date: 03/29/19

33 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jaime Duran
Seller: Marian E. Poe-Heineman
Date: 03/29/19

15 Churchill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Sandova
Seller: Michel J. Demanche
Date: 03/29/19

89 Cliftwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Underpass Holdings LLC
Seller: Morrissette Properties
Date: 04/03/19

216 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jose E. Santiago
Seller: R. M. Blerman LLC
Date: 04/04/19

170-172 Essex St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Fitzgerald Cameron
Seller: Kujtim Kasmi
Date: 03/29/19

50 Felicia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Kellymar Perez-Rivera
Seller: Mister Mister LLC
Date: 04/05/19

142-144 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jeremiah D. Condon
Seller: Josue Vazquez
Date: 04/01/19

230 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Marc A. Hertz
Seller: Hugo Blanco
Date: 04/04/19

187 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Jose A. Molina-Santiago
Seller: Rafael A. Marte
Date: 03/29/19

77 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Rachel Thomas
Seller: Margaret Patterson
Date: 03/29/19

33 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Harrington
Seller: Neil J. Harrington
Date: 04/01/19

37 Gillette Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Shanyn Dudley
Seller: Matthew V. Blanchard
Date: 03/29/19

295 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Troy C. Makinen
Seller: Danielle Keane
Date: 04/05/19

41 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Glenn R. Pittsinger
Seller: Hassan Ali
Date: 04/03/19

146-148 King St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Edgardo Cruz-Colon
Seller: Femi Aina
Date: 04/02/19

23 Lafrance St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Giovanni Ruiz-Martinez
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/05/19

59 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Elizabeth Carreira
Seller: 83 Northway Street RT
Date: 03/29/19

163 Lamont St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Patrick Vilaysack
Seller: Lara Paniagua-Dix
Date: 03/27/19

51 Lang St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Marianna Alvarado
Seller: Real Estate Investments
Date: 04/05/19

34-36 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Keith Blake
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 04/05/19

80-82 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Elton Thompson
Seller: Zeimbekakis, Mihail, (Estate)
Date: 04/04/19

1110 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sheavahn A. Coleman
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 04/01/19

474 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Springfield Liberty Realty
Seller: Legacy Realty Associates
Date: 03/28/19

88 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Joel Rapalo
Seller: Carrasquillo Fix Up LLC
Date: 04/05/19

63 Lumae St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jessica Glennie
Seller: Jonathan F. Kowinski
Date: 03/29/19

122 Malibu Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Le-Trisha S. David
Seller: Caitlin P. Julius
Date: 03/29/19

20 Maura St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Melissa S. Laws
Seller: Kimberly M. Conrad
Date: 04/02/19

82 Meadowlark Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Justin M. Bristol
Seller: District Capital LLC
Date: 04/05/19

60 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: J. A. Castillo-Rosenblatt
Seller: Kevin Gonzalez
Date: 03/29/19

12 Montclair St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Amarilis Rodriguez
Seller: Eric J. Pericolosi
Date: 04/02/19

71 Morningside Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $206,888
Buyer: William Arighi
Seller: Michael T. Malone
Date: 03/29/19

31-33 Moulton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Angelo Deguglielmo
Seller: John P. Bechard
Date: 04/09/19

35-37 Moulton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Angelo Deguglielmo
Seller: John P. Bechard
Date: 04/09/19

124 Myrtle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: LE & Associates LLC
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/28/19

42-44 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Regina Hudson
Seller: 4 V LLC
Date: 04/02/19

94 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brenda Sanchez
Seller: Golden Gates Realty Assocs.
Date: 03/28/19

2031 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Lake Lorraine LLC
Seller: Lisa M. Beauvais
Date: 03/29/19

2223 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Natash Figueroa-Bermudez
Seller: Joan Amicangelo
Date: 03/29/19

200 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Tammie Samuels
Seller: Tomasz Swiech
Date: 03/29/19

229 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard L. Gonzalez
Seller: Sidonio M. Tiago
Date: 03/29/19

103 Phillips Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,900
Buyer: Yarida Cruz
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 04/05/19

1259 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: R2R LLC
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 03/28/19

1350 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Jason French
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/29/19

6-8 Pomona St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Chief Dawg LLC
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 03/29/19

69 Quincy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jeremiah J. Rosa
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/08/19

23 Rapalus St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Cruz
Seller: Daniel S. Chrzan
Date: 04/03/19

24 Ravenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Michelle Roberson
Seller: Jaime A. Couture
Date: 04/05/19

55 Riverview Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Laura Borash
Seller: Lewis Lamson
Date: 04/02/19

247 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Mary Pumarejo
Seller: Marianne Hutchinson
Date: 04/09/19

133-141 State St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $775,000
Buyer: Willow State LLC
Seller: Paul M. Kalill
Date: 04/03/19

129 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Harling K. Banegas-Flores
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 04/05/19

27 Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Javier Morales
Seller: Valeria N. Torres
Date: 03/29/19

365 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Michael J. Polidoro
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 03/29/19

21 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Jose A. Jusino
Seller: Renaul A. Johnson
Date: 04/02/19

83-85 Tulsa St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,500
Buyer: Mark T. Demos
Seller: Kyle K. Sullivan
Date: 03/29/19

40-42 Vinton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Lino Carrasquillo
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 03/28/19

72 Washburn St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Alwaled Jamal
Seller: Constant O. Ogutt
Date: 04/09/19

4 Washington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Pamela J. Coon
Seller: Louise Jewel-Locario
Date: 04/05/19

62 Waverly St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sheng-Shiang Peng
Seller: Arthur Hardy
Date: 04/08/19

128 West Canton Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Joanna Colon
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 04/01/19

97 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Juan V. Navarro
Seller: Kenneth Fitzgibbon
Date: 03/29/19

101 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Beverly Savage
Seller: Corina Brouder
Date: 03/29/19

47 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $569,900
Buyer: James & James Investments
Seller: Shadowfax Inc.
Date: 03/29/19

Winter St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Worthington Acquisitions
Seller: City Of Springfield
Date: 04/01/19

55 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Worthington Acquisitions
Seller: Springfield City Of
Date: 04/01/19

889 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $124,640
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Dulce M. Parra
Date: 04/02/19

172 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Vincent P. Bryant
Seller: Charles C. Latham
Date: 04/04/19

102 Yale St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Shanique Campbell
Seller: Home Staging & Realty LLC
Date: 03/29/19

SOUTHWICK

51 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $208,500
Buyer: Shawn M. Duclos
Seller: James A. Brown
Date: 03/27/19

5 Matthews Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Robert J. Hamel
Seller: Ryan Progulske
Date: 03/29/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

13 Alderbrook Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bobin Gurung
Seller: Heritage Ventures LLC
Date: 04/05/19

121 Beacon Hill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Paul Temple
Seller: Karyn M. McKenzie
Date: 04/05/19

237 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Dennis V. Krinitsyn
Seller: Cuong Vu
Date: 04/05/19

164 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Alex Vilkhovoy
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/03/19

71 Elmwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wayne Snide
Seller: Richard Y. Godbout
Date: 03/29/19

170 Great Plains Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Thomas Pillary
Seller: Lindsay J. Valliere
Date: 04/05/19

202 High Meadow Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Charles Latham
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 04/04/19

17 Kent St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Glenn G. Rocheleau
Seller: Aaron J. Platt
Date: 04/08/19

59 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Bhagi R. Baniya
Seller: Nazira Kasimova
Date: 04/03/19

6 Lyman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Anthony Ciollaro
Seller: Aspen Properties Invests
Date: 04/03/19

475 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $2,350,000
Buyer: Hampden Charter School
Seller: Roman Cath Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 03/28/19

485 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $2,350,000
Buyer: Hampden Charter School
Seller: Roman Cath Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 03/28/19

137 Massasoit Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,400
Buyer: Ilya V. Potsuray
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/29/19

62 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Audrey Dwane
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/29/19

46 Northwood Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Ina R. Guiel-Demaio
Seller: Kent G. Hodge
Date: 04/05/19

15 Oleander St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Anthony P. Cecchetelli
Date: 04/03/19

110 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Floyd West LLC
Seller: Marvin V. Larivee
Date: 03/29/19

WESTFIELD

1 Ashley St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Michael E. Bekech
Seller: Carole Carlson
Date: 04/09/19

41 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Dean G. Varelas
Seller: Rose T. Lisowski
Date: 03/29/19

365 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Isaac Rivera
Seller: Thomas Champine
Date: 03/29/19

7 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Inna Babinova
Seller: Dmitriy Temchenko
Date: 03/29/19

4 Grand St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Todd C. Ryon
Seller: Donald A. Leblanc
Date: 04/05/19

43 Janelle Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $386,500
Buyer: Lonnie M. Waldron
Seller: Lee T. Sperling
Date: 04/08/19

136 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: John Walts
Seller: Jeffrey C. Littlefield
Date: 04/09/19

46 Michael Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Coderre
Seller: Scott T. Colby
Date: 03/28/19

661 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Austin Collins
Seller: Charlyn Puza
Date: 04/08/19

21 Morningside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $294,900
Buyer: James A. Brown
Seller: Randolph K. Hildack
Date: 03/27/19

76 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Elizabeth K. Ryan
Seller: East Mountain Inc.
Date: 04/02/19

46 Radisson Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $419,900
Buyer: Christopher M. Coach
Seller: Leo J. Surniak
Date: 04/08/19

248 Root Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: V&A Root Realty LLC
Seller: Nicholas A. Roselli
Date: 03/28/19

50 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Omtatsat Inc.
Seller: Sumi Corp.
Date: 04/04/19

15 Sunbriar Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Pennymac Loan Services
Seller: Volodymyr Stetsyuk
Date: 04/09/19

239 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,900
Buyer: Sharon Sitler
Seller: Susan M. Blumenthal
Date: 03/29/19

81 Wood Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Michael R. Lund
Seller: Christopher M. Coach
Date: 04/08/19

WILBRAHAM

8-10 Cottage Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: John B. Dowd
Seller: Enrico Malvezzi
Date: 04/02/19

10 Forest Glade Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Wicks
Seller: Kevin B. Davis
Date: 03/29/19

4 Karen Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $268,100
Buyer: Joshua R. Beliveau
Seller: Adam C. Munsell
Date: 04/03/19

768 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Molly M. Cole
Seller: Roy Westcott
Date: 03/27/19

77 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Matthew V. Blanchard
Seller: Ryan E. Malone
Date: 03/29/19

303 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carl A. Jasmin
Seller: Mountain Glen Estates LLC
Date: 03/28/19

305 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Carl A. Jasmin
Seller: Mountain Glen Estates LLC
Date: 03/28/19

4 Oakland St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Paul Norman
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group
Date: 04/03/19

155 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Gwen C. Smith
Seller: John M. Bigos
Date: 03/29/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

691 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Sara A. Eddy
Seller: Jason H. Roach
Date: 04/05/19

555 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Hadassah Gurfein
Seller: Audrey D. Fountain
Date: 04/08/19

115 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Richard S. Bryant
Seller: Mark J. Whipple
Date: 03/28/19

47 Chesterfield Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $363,500
Buyer: Shuang Zhou
Seller: Michael S. McLaughlin
Date: 04/02/19

17 Elm St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $479,900
Buyer: Melissa Y. Mueller
Seller: Daphne Patai
Date: 04/09/19

BELCHERTOWN

146 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Matthew G. Guerdon
Seller: David S. Whipple
Date: 03/29/19

5 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Barry A. Solomon
Seller: James E. Tisdell
Date: 04/01/19

32 Magnolia Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: James E. Tisdell
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 04/01/19

137 Old Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $215,620
Buyer: Rathanavuth Yin
Seller: Celia Mackinnon
Date: 04/09/19

20 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Jillian E. Pronovost
Seller: Laura C. Kelley
Date: 04/09/19

CHESTERFIELD

114 Sugar Hill Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Mary J. Melchiskey
Seller: Eric C. Lindskog
Date: 04/05/19

CUMMINGTON

18 Plainfield Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Ryan E. Morich
Seller: Anthony K. Ezbicki
Date: 04/01/19

EASTHAMPTON

9 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $437,900
Buyer: Amanda Turek
Seller: Haytham M. Omar
Date: 03/29/19

104 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Paul B. Galotti
Seller: Kevin R. Croake
Date: 03/27/19

39 Highland Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Nathan Patnode
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 04/08/19

10 Lawndale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Carolyn W. Benson
Seller: Wilburn G. Dawson
Date: 04/08/19

41 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christopher Desjeans
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/05/19

86 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: David A. Hardy Contractor
Seller: Cykowski RET
Date: 04/02/19

25 Westview Terrace
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $312,100
Buyer: Julie I. Schwager
Seller: Gregory M. Sellas
Date: 04/01/19

22 Zabek Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Greene
Seller: Brannigan, Charles S., (Estate)
Date: 03/29/19

GOSHEN

178 Berkshire Trail East
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $537,000
Buyer: Peter J. Normandin
Seller: Carolyn W. Benson
Date: 04/08/19

GRANBY

173 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Marianne F. Hutchinson
Seller: Gary P. Paquin
Date: 04/09/19

HADLEY

7 Ladyslipper Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $392,000
Buyer: Robert J. Rzeszutek
Seller: Matthew J. Howell
Date: 03/29/19

119 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Will Wilde
Seller: Richard A. Ammon
Date: 03/29/19

Shaw Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Michael S. MacDonald
Seller: Wesley United Methodist
Date: 04/05/19

HATFIELD

129 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: KR 77B West Street LLC
Seller: Duseau Properties LLC
Date: 04/03/19

MIDDLEFIELD

117 River Road
Middlefield, MA 01098
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Grant Johnson
Seller: David Brush
Date: 04/01/19

NORTHAMPTON

256 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $321,500
Buyer: Leeba A. Morse
Seller: Jennifer Siegel
Date: 04/01/19

115 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $573,500
Buyer: Dave Denison
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 03/29/19

47 Columbus Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $277,500
Buyer: Kenneth E. Olson
Seller: Eugene F. Jordan-Reyes
Date: 04/02/19

1 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $665,000
Buyer: Perfect Properties LLC
Seller: Phillips Packard Realty
Date: 03/29/19

179 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Lee A. Fahey
Seller: 179 Elm Street LLC
Date: 04/04/19

92 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Dennis P. Harkawik
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 04/01/19

9 Harold St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $314,010
Buyer: Patrick A. Boughan
Seller: Keith R. Moors
Date: 03/29/19

Kennedy Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Mary Samberg
Date: 03/29/19

14 Liberty St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Tatishe M. Nteta
Seller: Teresa J. Pianta
Date: 03/29/19

28 Marian St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Stawiecki FT
Date: 04/01/19

13 Meadow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thomas Hilbink
Seller: Bruce Hart
Date: 03/28/19

10 Pine Brook Curv
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $383,500
Buyer: Kathleen Maiewski
Seller: Patricia M. Maginnis
Date: 03/27/19

26 Revell Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Paul L. Holt
Seller: Mary Grace Serio TR
Date: 03/29/19

38 Stoddard St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $610,500
Buyer: Teresa Pianta
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/29/19

141 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Emil S. Heiple
Seller: Ruth A. Moe
Date: 03/28/19

SOUTH HADLEY

171 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Brian Bienvenue
Seller: Vitaliy Dzhenzherukha
Date: 04/01/19

186 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $242,900
Buyer: Jeremiah J. Mello
Seller: Jeffrey G. Godin
Date: 04/03/19

62 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $159,750
Buyer: Amber Labrecque
Seller: Catherine Croteau
Date: 03/29/19

201 Old Lyman Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nikkolas Michon
Seller: Kathleen M. Scott
Date: 03/29/19

25 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jordan Leonard
Seller: Todd Dineen
Date: 03/28/19

18 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Matthew McLaughlin
Seller: Nikkolas A. Michon
Date: 03/29/19

9 Skinner Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Jason A. Hooper
Seller: Michael F. Bozek
Date: 03/29/19

15 West Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Tomaszewski
Seller: Johnson, Charlene L., (Estate)
Date: 03/27/19

SOUTHAMPTON

28 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $448,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Monast
Seller: Michael D. Hutchins
Date: 03/27/19

18 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Keith Haskins
Seller: Karen M. Pasquini
Date: 03/29/19

170 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Kasey A. Paquette
Seller: Jessica L. Diemand
Date: 04/01/19

WARE

37 Bacon Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Sean A. Callahan
Seller: Daniel J. Korb
Date: 04/05/19

308 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Rosemarie D. Parker
Seller: Patrick A. Kaltner
Date: 03/29/19

5 Bel Air Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: David J. Viens
Seller: Richard P. Marceau
Date: 04/04/19

6 Gwen Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $264,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Korb
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 04/05/19

27 Highland St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael J. Streit
Seller: Nicole A. Durand
Date: 04/08/19

99 Maple St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Bradley T. Boulanger
Seller: Property Veterans LLC
Date: 03/28/19

15 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Sara A. Stoddard
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 03/29/19

5 Vlontis Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: John A. Cappe
Seller: Joseph E. Majocha
Date: 04/08/19

14 Williams St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Alishia Gardner
Seller: Darren Andrews
Date: 04/04/19

WORTHINGTON

567 Kinnebrook Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Caleb Morgan
Seller: Eliza B. Lake
Date: 03/29/19

Building Permits

By MikeN April 30, 2019

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of April 2019.

AMHERST

Pauline Lannon, et al
1151 West St.
$29,571 — Remove storage room and walk-in cooler, install larger walk-in cooler, relocate sprinklers, miscellaneous electrical work

CHICOPEE

Robert Arcott
257 School St.
$5,200 — Insulate and sheetrock walls

Colvest/Center Street
235 Center St.
$59,700 — Interior remodel of CVS Pharmacy

Jahjan, LLC
65 Main St.
$2,000 — Install second-floor metal escape ladder

EASTHAMPTON

Aubuchon Realty Co. Inc.
168 Northampton St.
$2,000 — Install non-bearing wall in retail space, install store fixtures

GREENFIELD

McDonald’s Corp.
285 Federal St.
$428,000 — Upgrade restrooms, new dining decor, exterior site work including facade, roofing, lighting, side-by-side drive-thru, ADA site improvements

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
133 Main St.
$350,000 — Roofing on Holy Trinity Church

HADLEY

ENZ, LLC
207 Russell St.
$12,000 — HVAC work for Vision Showcase

Research Park, LP
100 Venture Way
$15,000 — Reconfiguration of existing suite build-out at Venture Well; change three small conference rooms into one large conference room

LONGMEADOW

GPT Longmeadow, LLC
720 Bliss Road
$16,000 — Add two ADA bathrooms for future tenant, Inglewood Development Corp.

Rinaldi’s Realty, LLC
410 Longmeadow St.
$102,156 — Install rooftop photovoltaic array

NORTHAMPTON

JJ Hawley, LLC
36 Hawley St.
$17,000 — Install 15 replacement windows, interior door, exterior stair railings, and tile shower

JW Inc.
71 King St.
$128,560 — New shed roof dormer, reconfigure interior partition walls, new bathroom

Taco Bell of America, LLC
203 King St.
$2,200 — Face change on ground sign

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$55,200 — Alter and replace windows on south- and east-facing exterior walls

Valley Home Improvement
340 Riverside Dr.
$3,000 — Add window in brick wall

PALMER

Nellum Realty
1181 Park St.
$7,500 — Roofing

SPRINGFIELD

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
95 State St.
$26,000 — Remove and replace three roof-mounted cellular antennas at MGM Springfield

Colebrook Partners South, LLC
511 East Columbus Ave.
$2,000 — Modify existing fire-alarm system at Springfield CTC

Andrew Crystal
100 Hickory St.
$50,000 — Install fire-alarm system at Educare Springfield

Gerald D’Amour, Donald D’Amour, Charles D’Amour
2145 Roosevelt Ave.
$20,560,190 — Addition to Big Y distribution center for storage and business use

Charles D’Amour, Donald D’Amour
90 Memorial Dr.
$20,000 — Remove and replace three antennas, add three antennas to existing tower, replace three remote radio units, and add one hybrid cable

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
99 Wendover Road
$250,000 — Install roof-mounted solar panels at Pope Francis High School

Shriners Hospitals for Children
516 Carew St.
$23,942 — Alter reception and tech room for prosthetics and orthotics area

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$10,000 — Remove and replace three roof-mounted cellular antennas on dormitory building

WILBRAHAM

95 Post Office Park, LLP
95 Post Office Park
$20,000 — Interior build-out of demised tenant space

2030 Boston Road, LLC
2030 Boston Road
$3,000 — Construct demising partition and related openings

WARE

Ware Senior Living, LLC
73 South St.
$420,000 — Foundation work for proposed three-story senior-living community

W/S Ware Properties, LP
352 Palmer Road
$774,000 — Replace bunker islands, dairy cases, deli cases, grocery freezers, ice-cream freezer, refrigerant, and leak-detection system at Walmart Supercenter

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ashley Associates, LLC
95 Ashley Ave.
$22,300 — Add interior walls

Gareth Hannary
61 Upper Church St.
$1,200 — Change three exterior doors

Joshua Martel and Charles Allen
697 Union St.
$2,397.80 — HVAC and insulation

YMCA’s Move Is a Risk Worth Taking

By Editorial April 16, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

The rumors started circulating last fall: The YMCA of Greater Springfield was moving many of its operations into Tower Square in the heart of downtown Springfield.

Soon, the rumors moved to a different plane, a strange one, a place between rumor and fact, where the move was assumed, a proverbial worst-kept secret, but not yet official. And then, it moved to a still-higher level as buildout work began at Tower Square, in earnest, a few weeks ago.

Now the move is official (it was announced late last week), and thus the speculation about what all this means — for the Y, Tower Square, downtown, and the city itself — also escalates to a higher plane.

Suffice it to say this is an intriguing move, one taken out of what amounts to necessity for the Y, which has been facing a number of challenges ranging from declining membership in its fitness center in Springfield to the rising cost of operating and maintaining its nearly half-century-old property on Chestnut Street.

Something needed to happen to give the Y some financial flexibility, some additional visibility, and a chance to grow its programs. Meanwhile, something also needed to happen for the new ownership of Tower Square, which was looking to not only put some vacant space back to revenue-generating use, but also give the facility a spark in terms of everything from foot traffic to much-needed momentum.

It took a while, but the parties came together and came to a deal, one that could substantially alter the fortunes of both entities.

But there are many questions about this move and whether it is going to work for either the Y or Tower Square.

“Something needed to happen to give the Y some financial flexibility, some additional visibility, and a chance to grow its programs. Meanwhile, something also needed to happen for the new ownership of Tower Square …”

Let’s start with the Y. There are already two other health clubs in the heart of downtown and another on the riverfront just a few blocks away. Meanwhile, the Y’s Chestnut Street facility is only a half-mile from Tower Square. So there are naturally questions about whether this move will generate a boost in membership.

Likewise, there are questions, and many of them, about whether Tower Square is the ideal location for Y’s daycare facilities, which are, at this moment in time, its strongest revenue-producing operation. At times, it isn’t easy to get into and out of downtown, and parking will certainly be an issue.

As for Tower Square, the need to fill the large amounts of unused or underutilized space is acute. But are daycare operations and a fitness facility the best use of that space?

Yet, amid all the questions and uncertainty, one thing is clear: this is a bold move for both entities, one that shows large doses of imagination and outside-the-box thinking. And this is what’s needed at both the Y and Tower Square at this time.

Flash back four decades or so, and both were thriving. The Y’s building had recently opened, its membership was large and growing, and the day when there would be gym — or two or three or eight — in every community was still a few decades off. As for Tower Square, it was crammed with thriving retail — clothing stores, record stores, a sporting-goods store, a bookstore, Friendly’s, and much more.

That was then. It seems like a long time ago, because it is. This is now. There is no turning back the clock for either organization, but the clock can be turned forward.

No one really knows if all this is going to work out, but what is known is that neither entity could stand still and simply hope for better days. This move constitutes risk for both parties, a roll of the dice, if you will. But it’s a risk worth taking to secure a better future for both.

At Hampshire College, a Fight to Survive

By Editorial April 16, 2019

Opinion

‘Turmoil’ was already the best word to describe the scene at Hampshire College. And then things got even worse — maybe — with the resignation of president Miriam Nelson (it was announced April 5) and several board members over the past few weeks.

The college is now being led by one of its founders, Ken Rosenthal, and its future is cluttered by even more question marks than there were just a month ago — if that’s possible.

But even as the chaos has escalated, troubled Hampshire, facing huge deficits resulting from sharp declines in enrollment, seems to be in a better place.

We’ll explain. For months, Nelson talked of forging some kind of partnership with another college or university, something akin to arrangements that have helped rescue some other smaller private institutions.

When BusinessWest spoke with Nelson several weeks ago, she talked enthusiastically about finding a partner that could help provide some financial stability but also enable the college to retain some form of independence and still be, well, Hampshire College.

We listened to what she was saying, but with a great deal of skepticism. How could there be a partnership in which Hampshire remained the proudly alternative school that it has been for the past half-century? The quick answer is that there couldn’t be such a partnership.

The students on campus could see this. Alums could see this. Parents of students could see this. That’s why Nelson’s plans were received with not only skepticism but criticism and anger.

As she resigned, she said she had become a distraction from the “important work to establish a sustainable financial model for the school.” And in many ways, she had, although, to be fair, she inherited a serious problem for which there are no easy answers.

Her decisions to seek a partner and later not to accept a full class for next fall polarized the campus in some respects, but it also unified in one important way, we believe.

And that is that some form of consensus may have emerged — that saving a college isn’t the mission here; saving Hampshire College is the mission. There is still some division over what needs to be done, but it seems clear that most students and alums would prefer that, if Hampshire is to survive, it is to survive as an independent institution pledged to continue its unique style and operating flavor.

This was the vote taken by the board of trustees as they were also voting to install Rosenthal as interim president.

Whether the school can raise the money it will take to remain independent and continue operating remains to be seen. The deficits are large, and the problems facing Hampshire and other small private schools are very real.

But it seems that the school and its trustees are resolved to doing things the ‘Hampshire way,’ for lack of a better term, and thus there is perhaps reason for a little optimism amid all this turmoil.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Picture This

A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts April 15, 2019

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

Women’s Leadership Conference

Bay Path University staged its annual Women’s Leadership Conference on March 29. The theme for the day was “Why Not Me,” and a number of keynote speakers and focus sessions addressed that broad topic.

More than 1,700 people attended the day-long conference

luncheon keynote speaker Mel Robbins shares the ‘five-second rule’ with the audience

Rita Moreno, winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe, was the closing keynote speaker at the conference

he sizable contingent from MassMutual poses for a photo

Dr. Ann Errichetti, chief operations and academic officer at Presence Health

Kate Kane, managing director and wealth-management advisor for Northwestern Mutual, were both inducted into the Women Business Leaders Hall of Fame

Cutting the Ribbon

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were conducted on April 5 for a new medical/professional building at 15 Atwood Dr. in Northampton, a project led by Development Associates and Northwood Development, LLC.

Ken Vincunas, right, president of Development Associates, with Ronald Waskiewicz, assistant chief probation officer, and Michael Carey, Hampshire County register of Probate, both tenants in the building

from left, Vincunas, Susan O’Leary Mulhern of Northwood Development, Eileen O’Leary Sullivan of Northwood Development, Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz, and Travis Ward of Development Associates

officials cut the ceremonial ribbon

O’Leary Sullivan addresses those gathered at the ceremony

Partnering with the Sox

As part of its ongoing Worcester expansion, Country Bank is teaming up with the Worcester Red Sox as one of the team’s 21 founding partners in anticipation of its move to Worcester in 2021. The bank’s recent annual annual meeting in Worcester featured a keynote address that included a video of the site of Polar Park narrated by Worcester Red Sox President Charles Steinberg, along with remarks regarding the team’s decision to relocate to Worcester.

Pictured, from left, are Rob Crain, senior vice president of Marketing for the Worcester Red Sox; Shelley Regin, senior vice president of Marketing for Country Bank; Paul Scully, President and CEO of Country Bank, and Jack Verducci, vice president of Corporate Partnerships for the Worcester Red Sox.

Show of Support

The YWCA of Greater Springfield recently hosted a somewhat unusual, but important gathering — a show of support for Cheryl Claprood, the recently named acting police commissioner in Springfield, a role she assumes at a time of considerable controversy within the department.

Claprood, center, with Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi and YWCA Executive Director Elizabeth Dineen, a former prosecutor in Hampden County. Behind them are some of the more than 30 women who attended the event

Dineen addresses the gathering

Visit from the Earl of St. Andrews

Elms College recently received a visit from the Earl of St. Andrews, a senior member of the House of Windsor, the reigning royal house of the United Kingdom.

George Philip Nicholas Windsor, Earl of St. Andrews, is the elder son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and his wife Katharine, Duchess of Kent. He holds the title Earl of St Andrews as heir apparent to the Dukedom of Kent. The earl stopped by Elms College on his way through Springfield to attend a conference on the Middle East in Washington, D.C., later this week. The conference was co-sponsored by the Next Century Foundation, where he serves as a trustee with retired ambassador Mark Hambley, who is also a trustee of Elms College.

Degrees of Progress

Elms College President Harry Dumay, left, and Springfield Technical Community College President John Cook shake hands after signing a partnership agreement to offer accelerated online degree-completion programs in Computer Science and Computer Information Technology and Security. The bachelor’s degree programs are completely online and accelerated, which means students can earn their degree in 14 months after obtaining an associate degree from STCC.

Elms College President Harry Dumay, left, and Springfield Technical Community College President John Cook

Berkshire Blueprint 2.0

1Berkshire recently launched the implementation phase of the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 at ceremonies at the Colonial Theatre in downtown Pittsfield. The event was the culmination of more than 100 interviews, thousands of hours of work, and more than 20 months of planning and design. 1Berkshire President and CEO Jonathan Butler kicked off the primary outline during the launch by recognizing that $1 billion in regional investments have been made in the Berkshires in just the last three years, noting that investment in the Berkshires is “a good bet.” (Photos by Kara Thornton)

John Bissell, President and CEO of Greylock Federal Credit Union, addresses the large crowd

Butler, left, with Ben Lamb, director of Economic Development for 1Bershire

from left, Betsy Strickler, chief communications officer for Community Health Programs Inc.Kevin Pink, Economic Development coordinator for 1Berkshire; and Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer

Safety Awards

Peter Pan Bus Lines recently hosted its annual Safety Awards presentation at the Student Prince and the Fort. A total of 175 drivers were recognized for completing 2018 with no accidents, and the company also recognized drivers, operations, and maintenance departments for outstanding customer service and performance.

Michael Drozd was honored as a 2 million-mile driver

Siyana Abdulbasir received the company’s Customer Excellence Award for outstanding customer service

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Court Dockets

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

Evelyn Acevedo v. Louis Richard Casa and A & R Transport Inc.

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence: $8,050

Filed: 3/7/19

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Perkins Paper, LLC v. Plaza Pizza Inc. d/b/a Mike’s Café and Chip King a/k/a Kerry M. King

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $9,550.19

Filed: 3/1/19

Perkins Paper, LLC v. Masona Inc. d/b/a Masona Grill and Manuel Sifnugel

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $9,754.84

Filed: 3/1/19

Perkins Paper, LLC v. Kobhuntre, LLC d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts – Seekonk and Christopher Brierly a/k/a Christopher R. Brierly

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $11,416.19

Filed: 3/1/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Cristy-May Delaney v. CleanState Centers Inc.

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+

Filed: 2/8/19

Nicole Garvey v. Big Y Foods Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $300,000

Filed: 2/19/19

Craig Camerlin v. Shibley Court, LLC

Allegation: Negligence; mold exposure causing personal injury: $34,500

Filed: 2/20/19

First Student Inc. v. City of Springfield

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing property damage: $3.279.88

Filed: 2/22/19

Brendan Burke v. Barings, LLC a/k/a Babson Capital Management, LLC

Allegation: Failure to pay wages, failure to pay overtime, breach of contract: $234,000

Filed: 2/26/19

William Reyes v. Gomez Enterprises III d/b/a McDonald’s and Jorge Gomez

Allegation: Failure to pay wages, failure to pay earned sick time, retaliation: $26,000

Filed: 2/27/19

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Interland Real Estate v. Associated Elevator

Allegation: Breach of service contract: $1,577

Filed: 3/21/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Timothy Lipski v. Notorious Vapors, Samsung SDI America Inc., Samsung SDI Co. Ltd., and Does 1-50, inclusive

Allegation: Product liability, negligence, defective design, negligent manufacture, breach of implied warranty, breach of express warranty; e-cigarette and lithium-ion battery exploded during use, causing personal injury: $100,000

Filed: 3/11/19

Robert Fogel, personal representative of the estate of Bruce Fogel v. Domenick Sciaruto, M.D.; John Levine, PA-C; Ambulatory Care Physicians at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, P.C.; and Ambulatory, Employee, Industrial, Occupational and Urgent Healthcare, LLC

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $25,000+

Filed: 3/15/19

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Agenda

Paid Family and Medical Leave Seminar

April 18: Over the past few months, Massachusetts-based employers have been inundated with information about the upcoming Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements. Unfortunately, this deluge of information has done little to answer employers’ pressing questions. To date, most of this information has been speculative or otherwise subject to change before implementation. In fact, the most helpful information thus far, the new Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave’s draft regulations, has only given an idea of what the program will probably look like. These draft regulations are just that: a draft. They are subject to change prior to the issuance of final regulations. The good news is there are some things we do know for sure, and there is still some time before employer obligations go into effect. Royal, P.C. will host a discussion of the steps employers can begin to take to prepare for the implementation of Paid Family and Medical Leave. The event will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 270 Pleasant St., Northampton. The price is $30 per person, and registration is limited. For more information or to register, contact Heather Loges at (413) 586-2288 or [email protected].

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

April 20: The Starting Gate at GreatHorse will host breakfast with the Easter Bunny the Saturday before Easter at 9 a.m. The facility is located at 128 Wilbraham Road, Hampden. An Easter breakfast buffet will feature buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, pork sausage links, applewood bacon, golden breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, mini danish, hot cross buns, bagels, coffee, tea, orange juice, and milk. The event will include Easter crafts and games, including an Easter egg hunt. This event is open to the public. The cost is $35, including tax and service charges. The event is free for children under age 1. Call (413) 566-5158 for reservations.

Springfield Art Stop

April 26: The Springfield Cultural Partnership (SCP) announced the return of Art Stop, a pop-up gallery/street festival hybrid, from 5 to 8 p.m. The SCP is partnering with venues downtown to open galleries in unexpected spaces simultaneously. Additionally, several existing Springfield art galleries along this year’s route will also participate as stops along the Art Stop. Between the galleries, which will have the typical artist talks and receptions, there will be street performances. Art Stop was designed to activate underutilized community spaces with colorful art, create economic opportunity for artists, and bring communities together. Galleries will all be located in downtown Springfield. Each individual gallery opening will have an reception with the artist on site to both sell and talk about their work. This year, the SCP has also partnered with several downtown restaurants that will offer a discount on food to Art Stop attendees who present their Art Stop ‘passport’ on April 26. The SCP, along with organizing the curation of art in the pop-up spaces, is hiring unique buskers to encourage attendees to walk from place to place. Guides will be strategically placed to guide attendees along the Art Stop route. The performers will showcase an array of dance, music, and entertainment. All locations are within a walkable area.

Daffodil 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

April 28: Big Brothers Big Sisters will host the ninth annual Daffodil 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run. This festive, family-friendly event takes place at Kendrick Park in Amherst, with the race kicking off at 10 a.m.

Before the race, registrants can enjoy Esselon Coffee and a pre-race warmup with 50/50 Fitness/Nutrition. The post-race party for all registrants and volunteers will include a barbecue lunch provided by the Pub, music with DJ Matt Peterson, a bounce house, hula hooping with Hoop Joy, and balloon art. New this year, Crooked Stick Pops will bring their popsicles to the party, and there will be a tent sale of gently used children’s books curated by author and illustrator Diane deGroat. With a goal of raising $60,000 this year, the Daffodil Run is the largest annual fundraiser for CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County and provides vital funds for its mentoring programs. This year, it is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden County, and participants can decide which agency their fundraising will benefit. “The Daffodil Run is a favorite springtime event in our community, with 1,000 people joining together each year to have fun and support youth-mentoring programs,” said Jessie Cooley, director of CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County. “By partnering with our friends in Hampden County, we hope to create an even bigger impact and to match more young people in our region with mentors.” Runners and walkers can register online until Wednesday, April 24, and race-day registration is available beginning at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall finishers in each gender category, as well as top finishers for each age group and top fundraisers. Community members are invited to join the festivities at Kendrick Park and cheer on the runners and walkers along the route. For more information and to register for the race, visit daffodilrun2019.racewire.com.

DiGrigoli Educational Programs

April 29: For the first time in many years, Paul DiGrigoli, owner of DiGrigoli Salon and DiGrigoli School of Cosmetology in West Springfield and a national spokesperson and educator for the beauty industry, will offer his popular seminars to all local salon professionals and business owners. The all-day program at the Log Cabin in Holyoke will kick off at 10 a.m. with DiGrigoli’s most popular program, “Booked Solid,” based off his best-selling book in the beauty industry of the same name. Designed to help stylists, estheticians, nail techs, or anyone in the service industry to increase sales and retention, “Booked Solid” has inspired professionals across the country at major beauty shows, colleges, and businesses for more than 15 years. After lunch, the day will conclude with “How to Build a Healthy Salon or Business” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This leadership program, geared towards salon and beauty professionals, business owners, managers, or anyone in a leadership position, will use DiGrigoli’s more than 35 years of experience in the industry to educate on the best leadership practices, how to cultivate a healthy team or healthy business, and how to outperform the competition. This intensive workshop is being made possible through the sponsorship of Sullivan Beauty in New Hampshire. For more information and to purchase tickets, interested stylists and professionals should visit www.sullivanbeauty.com.

Elder-law and Estate-planning Series

May 6, 13, 20: Attorney Karen Jackson of Jackson Law, an elder-law and estate-planning firm, will teach a series of classes highlighting the latest developments in elder law and estate planning at Holyoke Community College (HCC). The six-hour course, called “Elder Law and Estate Planning: What You Need to Know,” will be presented on three consecutive Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. Jackson will present comprehensive subject matter on what she calls “The Core Estate Plan,” in which she will explain core documents and provide stories and examples. She will also discuss “The Probate Court Process and Medicare Hot Topics” and “Community Care Programs and MassHealth Planning for Nursing-home Care.” In the first session, Jackson will explain each document in the core estate plan. She will discuss the problems that can occur when proper documents are not prepared before a loss of mental capacity or physical health or before sudden loss of life. The second session will address four areas: trusts, the probate court process, Medicare hot topics, and options for community care and home care. Jackson will provide pertinent information and details about each to assist attendees in planning now. In the third and final session, Jackson will introduce the various Medicaid programs that provide long-term skilled-nursing home care in Massachusetts and the financial assistance associated with each. While participants may attend only one session of their choosing, they must still pay the full course cost of $89. To register, call (413) 552-2500 or visit www.hcc.edu/bce.

40 Under Forty Gala

June 20: BusinessWest will present its 13th annual 40 Under Forty Gala, a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2019, which will be profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and at businesswest.com. Also, the fifth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. Tickets cost $75 per person, and tables of 10 are available. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. PeoplesBank is the presenting sponsor, Health New England is the Continued Excellence Award sponsor, and WWLP-22 News is the media sponsor. Other sponsors include the Isenberg School of Management, MP CPAs, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, Live Nation, MGM Springfield, and YPS of Greater Springfield (partner).

‘Thrive After 55’ Wellness Fair

June 21: State Sen. Eric Lesser announced that he will host the third annual “Thrive After 55” Wellness Fair in partnership with Health New England, Springfield College, and the Center for Human Development (CHD). This year’s fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Field House on the campus of Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. The fair is free and open to the public. With more than 70 local organizations ranging from health and fitness to nutrition and elder law, the annual fair will connect residents of the Greater Springfield area with information and resources to help them thrive. The event will feature several educational seminars which will highlight areas of interest for attendees, including estate planning and elder law, scam avoidance, and diet and nutrition. Heart Song Yoga Center of East Longmeadow will return for a third year with an interactive demonstration of chair yoga and movement. The free program includes a boxed lunch, hundreds of raffle prizes, and access to information and experts. To RSVP, call Lesser’s office at (413) 526-6501 or visit senatorlesser.com/thrive.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE
www.1berkshire.com
(413) 499-1600

• April 24: Good News Business Salute, 7:30-9 a.m. Throughout the year, 1Berkshire selects businesses and organizations to recognize at events called Good News Business Salutes. These may honor an expansion, creation of new jobs, a significant milestone or anniversary, the unveiling of a new program, or a substantial new commitment to the community. The Esther Quinn Award will be given out at this event to an actively involved community member. Cost: $35 for members; $50 for non-members. Register at bit.ly/2H71NS6.

• May 29: 1Berkshire Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Fairview Hospital, 29 Lewis Ave., Great Barrington. Join us for the May Chamber Nite in partnership with the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. Members of either organization get in free for this networking opportunity. To register, visit www.1berkshire.com.

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

• April 17: Amherst Area Economic Development Panel, 4-6 p.m., hosted by UMass Old Chapel. A presentation of the state of economic development in Amherst and a panel discussion of the community’s strategic advantage as well as a vision for the future of economic development in the Amherst area.

• April 19-28: Daffodil Days. In celebration of spring, the Amherst downtown will be adorned with sprouting daffodils and artistic storefront windows. Many restaurants, cafés, and shops will have special spring offerings and sales.

• May 15: May After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amity Street Dental. Join us for an evening of networking at Amity Street Dental, and find out more about the work of Dr. Hunt, Dr. Castenson, and Dr. Ivancev, as well as their new ‘Amity plan’ for small businesses. Enjoy food from the Pub. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• May 18: Amherst Downtown Lives United Day. Amherst Downtown businesses are coming together to support United Way of Hampshire County. On May 18, several businesses have pledged 5% of sales or a minimum of $250 to United Way.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• April 18: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Polish American Citizens Club, 46 South Main St., South Deerfield. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. A networking event featuring a cash bar and an all-Polish menu by Hamel’s Catering. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

• April 26: Monthly Chamber Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Terrazza Restaurant. Sponsored by the Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice. Full breakfast will be served during the program, featuring a panel celebrating the contribution of today’s immigrants. Speakers include Laurie Millman, executive director for the Center for New Americans; Abas Cecunjanin, owner of Terrazza Restaurant; Arjen Vriend, owner of Pioneer Gardens Inc.; and Geetu Shokeen, owner of Montague Dental Arts. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

• May 9: Franklin County Community Development Corp. Entrepreneur of the year Awards, 5 p.m., hosted by Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. Awards, music, food, and mingling. For more information, visit fccdc.org.

• May 26: Chamber Lunch: noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Dining Commons. Featuring Mike Kennealy, secretary, Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Sponsored by Greenfield Community College Foundation and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $18 for members, $20 for non-members. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

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

• April 17: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Willits-Hallowell Center. Sponsored by Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Marketing for small business chief greeter: Chris Thompson of CT Enterprises. Keynote speaker: Alfonso Santaniello of Creative Strategy Agency. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 25: Business After Hours – Happy Hour After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Exchange St. Station. Come after work and relax and enjoy a drink and some light refreshments. Don’t forget your business cards. Cost: $10 for member, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 15: May Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus. Sponsored by: Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, PeoplesBank, Galaxy Community Council, and the Arbors Kids. Chief Greeter: Stephanie Shaw, Chicopee Veterans Services. Keynote Speaker: Col. Peters of the 439th Airlift Wing. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 17: Lights On Art & Culture, 5-8 p.m. Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, Chicopee Cultural Council, SilverBrick Mills, and the City of Chicopee are collaborating once again to show appreciation to those who live, work, and play in the downtown area. For one evening, participating businesses will showcase an artist and/or musician. This is a free event.

• May 21: Chamber Seminar: “Assessing and Developing Future Leaders” with Michael Kline, PsyD, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites. Series sponsored by Westfield Bank. Cost: $30. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 23: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Williams Distributing. Series Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Monthly sponsors are Galaxy Community Council and the Arbors Kids. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• May 31: Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. shotgun start, hosted by Chicopee Country Club. Presented by Polish National Credit Union. Sponsored by First American Insurance Agency Inc., Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Poly-Plating Inc., Hampton Inn, Residence Inn of Chicopee, Tru by Hilton, ICNE, Roca Inc., and Health New England. Cost: $125 per golfer, $500 per team of four, and/or $20 golfer package that includes 25 raffle tickets and one mulligan. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

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

• April 25: Food 4 Thought Lunch & Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Robin Kline, director of Volunteer & Guest Services at Cooley Dickinson Health Care, will facilitate a program about customer Service. If you think it’s no big deal, think again. This seemingly innocuous little detail can make or break an organization. A box lunch is included with registration. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for future members. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• May 9: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Glendale Grill, 65 Glendale St., Easthampton. Sponsored by bankESB. Event will feature food provided by Glendale Grill, a cash bar, and business-to-business relationship building. Cost: free to members and their employees, $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• May 22: Chamber on the Vine, 5:30-8:30 a.m., hosted by Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Road, Southampton. Join us for a night under the stars. The Floyd Patterson Band will provide music, the vineyard will provide wine, and food will be provided by Little Truc food truck and Crooked Stick Pops. Pre-registration is required, as tickets are limited. The deadline for refunds is May 15. This is a rain-or-shine event. No tickets will be sold at the door. Cost: $25 for music alone, $35 for music and wine. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.northamptonchamber.com
(413) 584-1900

• April 23: Workshop: CyberSafe, 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. CyberSafe is a three-hour workshop for non-technical users that focuses on using technology without compromising personal or organizational security. Students will learn the skills they need to protect digital data on computers, networks, mobile devices, and the internet. They will learn how to identify many of the common risks involved in using technology, such as phishing, spoofing, malware, and social engineering, and then learn how to protect themselves and their organizations from those risks. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for non-members.

• May 1: May Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Emerson Way, Northampton. A networking event sponsored by Gove Law Office, Keiter Builders, and Kuhn Riddle Architects. Cost: $10 for members.

• May 14: Workshop: “Microsoft Word Tips,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save hours of time. Attendees will learn to add buttons to the Quick Access Toolbar; shortcuts for selecting words, sentences, and paragraphs; and how (and why) to display non-printing characters in a document. Practice using the Format Painter to copy formatting and fix problems with numbered and bulleted lists. Learn to create AutoCorrect entries to correct common typos, and AutoText entries and Quick Parts to easily enter frequently used text. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• May 28: Workshop: “Upgrading to Office 365,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• April 25: Westfield Education to Business Alliance High School Career Fair, 8-10:30 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University, Woodward Center, 395 Western Ave., Westfield. Don’t miss the chance to help shape the future through workforce development in the community. Create connections for your business and the next generation of your workforce by inspiring Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy students with career and college exploration. More than 500 students will be in attendance. There is no charge to be a vendor. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 30: Marketplace Sip & Shop, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce and the Southwick Economic Development Committee at the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. Join more than 40 local merchants while sipping your way through the market. Refreshments and cash bar available. This event is free and open to the public. Vendor cost: $50 if bringing a table, $75 if you would like us to provide the table, or if you would like floor space. Vendor sign-up and additional details available online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

• April 17: Business After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Thirsty Mind, located in South Hadley’s Village Commons, across the street from Mount Holyoke College. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP and direct questions to [email protected], and mail a check, payable to the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce, to 2 Lyman St., South Hadley, MA 01075.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 1: Rise & Shine Business Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Featuring Robert Glazer, founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners. Cost: $25 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 for non-members in advance ($40 at the door).

• May 7: Lunch and Learn: “Paid Family and Medical Leave,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Presented by Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members.

• May 23: Stars & Strikes, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by the Tap Room at MGM Springfield. Featuring celebrity bowlers, passed appetizers, and unlimited games. Cost: $20

Reservations for all chamber events may be made by visiting www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mailing [email protected], or calling (413) 755-1310.

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

• May 9: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief intro and company overview. The only cost to attend for members is the cost of lunch (additional $10 fee for non-members). Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. Please note, we cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 15: Night of Networking with YPS, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Zoo in Forest Park. Bring lots of business cards to this co-hosted event. Mingle, tour, and network for a night of fun and business. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 22: Job Fair 2019: Local Jobs for Local People, 3-8 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House, West Springfield. The West of the River Chamber will host a local job fair. West Springfield and Agawam businesses along with other employment opportunities will be showcased for the public. High-school students, college students, and adults will attend this event looking to begin or advance their careers. This event is free and open to the public. To be a participating vendor, register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• April 19: April Third Thursday featuring area graduate schools, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Samuel’s at the Hall of Fame. Join us for our monthly Third Thursday while learning about graduate schools from representatives from various area colleges and universities. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Learn more at springfieldyps.com.

• May 18: Third annual Adult Field Day, 9 a.m. to noon, hosted by Train for Life, Chicopee. Teams compete in games for prizes. Beer and food available. No athletic ability required. Special registration pricing before April 18: $20 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $30 for non-members. After April 18: $25 for YPS, Train for Life, or Extra Innings members; $35 for non-members. To register, visit springfieldyps.com.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

People on the Move

Matthew Mainville

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke recently welcomed its new board chair, Matthew Mainville, executive director of the Holyoke Housing Authority. He has been involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke as a board member for the last nine years, serving as first vice chair for the last four years. Mainville has 15 years of progressive housing experience in mixed finance development, HOPE VI, and facilities and operational management. He was named executive director of the Holyoke Housing Authority in 2013, overseeing 49 employees and a $22 million budget. An active member of the community, he serves as a board member of the Holyoke Economic Development and Industrial Corp., a member of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission Regional Housing Committee, and a board member with the United Way Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Matthew received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UMass Amherst. The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke also expressed its appreciation for its past board chair, James Sullivan, president of O’Connell Development Group. He led the organization for the past four years and has been a pillar in community development for decades. He will continue to stay involved in the board, serving as an executive committee member.

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Jennifer Adams

Mark Sullivan, president of D.A. Sullivan & Sons, announced the recent promotion of Jennifer Adams to director of Business Development. Since joining the company in 2012 as an administrative assistant, Adams has assumed increasing responsibility and is now responsible for all company-wide marketing initiatives, including advertising, website updates, and social-media channels. She also assists with company procurement by coordinating all phases of the proposal process in response to private, state, and U.S. government requests for proposals/qualifications, as well as assisting estimators with bid-related forms and documentation.

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Stefan Sjoberg

Talia Landry

The law firm of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C. announced that attorneys Stefan Sjoberg and Talia Landry have recently joined the firm. Both were born and raised in Western Mass. and are graduates of Western New England University School of Law. Sjoberg’s practice encompasses business law, estate planning, probate litigation, and taxation. Landry’s practice includes estate planning and elder law, personal injury, and commercial litigation.

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Leavitt Family Jewish Home, part of JGS Lifecare and Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, acknowledged Dr. Udaya Jagadeesan and Dr. David Pierangelo for their outstanding work. Both doctors recently received a certificate from the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA) in honor of the National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. This certificate recognizes the dedication, compassion, and quality of care that Jagadeesan and Pierangelo provide to the long-term residents at Leavitt Family Jewish Home. The U.S. Congress designated this day in 2010 to honor AMDA founder Dr. William Dowd, who recognized that residents of nursing homes were patients with complex medical problems and that physicians need to be involved in establishing standards of management and clinical care for the frail elderly and other residents in long-term-care facilities.

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Michelle Carleton

Michelle Carleton has been promoted to vice president of Residential Services at Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc. (BFAIR). She is responsible for overseeing the DDS Residential & Acquired Brain Injury Residential Services, Adult Family Care/Shared Living, and the director of Maintenance. Carleton has more than three decades of experience working in the healthcare and human-service field. Since joining BFAIR in March 2017, she has held the positions of Acquired Brain Injury Program coordinator and most recently director of Acquired Brain Injury Residential Services.

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Mae Stiles

Fierst, Kane & Bloomberg, LLP announced that Mae Stiles has become of counsel to the firm. She has 11 years of experience in complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and intellectual property matters, as well as a wide variety of corporate and licensing transactions. Stiles is a graduate of the University of Vermont and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, New York, and California.

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Florence Bank recently announced that Justin LaMontagne and Jennifer Halpin were named the recipients of its 2019 President’s Award, while Susan Seaver was named its Community Support Award winner for 2019. LaMontagne is an information technology specialist at the main headquarters and has been with Florence Bank for two years. He is a graduate of Branford Hall Career Institute and the New England Institute of Art. Halpin is the employee relationship manager at the main headquarters and has been with Florence Bank for four years. She received her associate degree in business administration from Berkshire Community College and a bachelor’s degree in management from UMass Amherst. The President’s Award is a tradition established by the bank in 1995, affording employees opportunities to nominate their peers for this prestigious award that recognizes outstanding performance, customer service, and overall contribution to Florence Bank. Seaver, a mortgage loan originator, joined Florence Bank in May 2014 and has 30 years of banking experience. The Community Support Award was established by the bank in 1997 as a means of formally recognizing employees who are active participants in community events and donate their personal and professional time to local not-for-profit organizations. Each year, the award recipient has the opportunity to select a not-for-profit organization of his or her choice, and the bank makes a donation to that organization. At Seaver’s recommendation, Florence Bank will make a donation to the Michael J. Dias Foundation of Ludlow, which has a mission to help those who are battling the disease of addiction. Seaver is an active member of the community service committee at the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, and serves as a designated financial counselor for the Way Finders organization, working to confront homelessness in communities throughout Western Mass. She also volunteers as a classroom reader in support of the Link to Libraries organization in East Longmeadow and is an avid supporter of the Michael J. Dias Foundation.

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Tammy Gamache

Gove Law Office announced that paralegal Tammy Gamache has joined the firm. She has more than five years of experience as a paralegal and will be focused on residential and commercial real-estate transactions. Gamache earned her certificate of advanced paralegal studies from Elms College after graduating from Bay Path College with a bachelor’s degree. She is a member of Lambda Epsilon Chi, the National Honor Society in Paralegal and Legal Assistant Studies. She is also a foster for National Great Pyrenees Rescue, an organization that rescues Great Pyrenees dogs from across the U.S. that have been abused, neglected, or picked up as strays.

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John Kovalchik

Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) announced the promotion of John Kovalchik to director of ACO Operations. With extensive experience leading healthcare-management initiatives (most recently as manager of the Center for Behavioral Health at HMC), Kovalchik is well-positioned to bring the facility to the next level by improving quality of care, meeting measurable benchmarks, accurately reflecting the hospital’s population’s health risks, and maintaining lower overall healthcare costs — all mandates of value-based ACO models. ACOs, or accountable-care organizations, are provider-led organizations that support new federal and state initiatives to shift from the previous model of fee-for-service healthcare to a value-based system that puts more of the risk on the provider. In his new position, Kovalchik is overseeing management initiatives for the two ACOs in which HMC participates. The first is through a unique partnership with UMass Memorial Medical Center, involving 50,000 lives split among seven hospitals, four federally qualified health centers, and several private physicians’ offices, covering Central and Western Mass. The second is a statewide ACO participating in a major new demonstration to support a value-based restructuring of MassHealth’s healthcare delivery and payment system. For this initiative, HMC partners with the Boston Accountable Care Organization and BMC Healthnet Plan to form an ACO named the BMC Healthnet Plan Community Alliance. Kovalchik is also overseeing HMC’s $750,000 CHART grant from the Health Policy Commission, which provides medication-assisted treatment to patients struggling with opiate addiction with the goal of preventing recidivism and helping patients survive and thrive.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Company Notebook

MBK Recognized as Regional Accounting Leader

HOLYOKE — Accounting Today, a leading publication in the certified public accounting industry, has named Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. a regional leader in its top-100 listing in the March issue. Accounting Today’s annual ranking surveys the largest practices in both tax and accounting in 10 major geographic regions across the country. It employs a host of benchmarking data to evaluate the firms’ growth strategies, service areas, and specific client niches. MBK was recognized as a top firm in the New England region. “MBK is dedicated to our belief in the power and potential of Western Massachusetts,” said Managing Partner James Barrett. “We are very proud to have this local commitment recognized on a national level. Our staff works very hard to provide excellent service to our clients as well as resources and information to business owners and decision makers in our marketplace.”

Western New England Wins National Marketing Awards

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) was named among the top institutions in the nation in the 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards and the 34th annual Education Advertising Awards, two programs designed to recognize higher-education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotion of their schools. Western New England University and its creative partner, Spark451, received a total of four Gold awards. The university’s centennial logo, created to commemorate 100 years, claimed gold in both competitions. The recently launched WNE: The Magazine of Western New England University claimed gold in the Collegiate Advertising Awards competition. The biannual publication explores stories drawn from a cross section of the university, highlighting faculty research, campus happenings, and alumni achievements. Meanwhile, the “What’s New at WNE?” brochure took home top honors in the brochure category. The annual publication shines the spotlight on the latest university developments, including new facilities, academic programs, and faculty and student accomplishments.

Smith & Wesson Donates Proceeds from Game Dinner to Pioneer Valley USO

SPRINGFIELD — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced it has contributed more than $32,000 to the Pioneer Valley USO. Proceeds raised from the company’s annual game dinner have benefited the Pioneer Valley USO and its programs supporting American military personnel and their families for more than a decade. Armed-forces members and families access the USO for social, recreational, educational, and entertainment programs and services. At the annual event, Smith & Wesson game dinner attendees enjoy a variety of wild game dishes prepared by a team of dedicated volunteers. One of the most popular events of its kind, the dinner hosts nearly 500 guests, and this year featured menu items including pheasant, elk, bear, boar, moose, and venison. Led by Chef Norm Boucher from Chicopee Comprehensive High School’s culinary department, volunteers created dishes like antelope meatballs marinara, southern-style pulled boar, pot roast of Maine black bear, and wild bird pot pie. In addition to the food-preparation team, Smith & Wesson volunteers donated more than 500 personal hours to make the event a success. The game meat was donated by hunters affiliated with Smith & Wesson, Foggy Mountain Guide Service, and Linx Wildlife Management, among others. This year’s event included a limited number of sponsorships, giving local businesses the opportunity to show their support. Big-game sponsor Thorn Industries of Three Rivers, as well as other area businesses, provided additional support for the USO.

Governor Celebrates Opening of New Physical Sciences Building at UMass Amherst

AMHERST — Gov. Charlie Baker recently celebrated the opening of the new Physical Sciences Building (PSB) at UMass Amherst, a facility funded by the state that fosters and expands cutting-edge collaborative learning and research at the Commonwealth’s flagship campus. “We were pleased to invest in the new Physical Sciences Building, which will serve as a hub for the natural sciences at UMass Amherst,” Baker said. “The facility’s expansion will help foster new research and career opportunities, which will help support the STEM workforce pipeline here in Massachusetts.” The 95,000-square-foot PSB opened this academic year after three years of construction and incorporates the reconstructed West Experiment Station, a 19th-century agricultural soils research laboratory and one of the university’s most historic buildings. Funding for the $101.8 million project included $85 million from the state and $16.8 million financed by the campus through the UMass Building Authority. The PSB provides offices, specialized laboratories, and approximately 130 laboratory benches for the Physics and Chemistry departments. The laboratories are constructed in a layout that can be reconfigured many times during the life of the building. Among other fields, the PSB supports scientific discovery in material science, condensed matter and nuclear physics, and organic chemistry. The faculty hosted in these facilities have collectively been awarded $127 million in grants and are working on the forefront of science.

Franklin First Federal Credit Union Honored with Community Hero Award

SPRINGFIELD — Franklin First Federal Credit Union was honored as a Community Hero at the Credit Union Heroes and Community Bank Heroes Awards Gala on March 28, hosted at MGM Springfield by American Business Media, publisher of Banking New England and Centerpoint magazines. Wolf and Co., one of the nation’s leading tax, audit, and CPA firms, was the gala’s presenting sponsor. The gala recognized 18 community banks and credit unions from across New England for their creation of community partnerships and going beyond the call to aid their community. Franklin First was recognized for its partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Franklin County through the creation of a financial carnival designed to educate youth in the community about identifying, earning, and spending money. Franklin First organized several financial carnivals to coincide with mentoring sessions with local ‘bigs’ (Age 16-18) and ‘littles’ (ages 8-11) as a fun, educational alternative to their normal mentoring sessions. The carnivals involved a series of games designed to identify currency, separate wants from needs, recognize expenses, and experience financial gains and losses, all while tracking their earnings and expenses in a savings register to save up for a fun prize at the end of the night. Franklin First received Silver in the category of credit unions with less than $500 million in assets.

PeoplesBank Named Second-Fastest-Growing Bank In Massachusetts

HOLYOKE — The Boston Business Journal published its list of the fastest-growing banks in Massachusetts, and, following its acquisition of First National Bank of Suffield, PeoplesBank ranked second on the list. “About 50% of our growth came from the merger,” said Brian Canina, chief financial officer of PeoplesBank. “But the untold story is that the rest of that growth was organic. We attribute our organic growth to our mutual charter. We do not have to divert earnings to shareholders, so we can reinvest in our organization and the communities we serve. That means improved technology, better products and services — including rates and terms — as well as a level of investment in the community that is unmatched by our competitors.”

Bay Path Receives Truth Initiative Grant, Pledges to Go Tobacco-free

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University recently announced it is one of 48 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from Truth Initiative to adopt a 100% tobacco-free or smoke-free campus policy. The effort is part of a national movement among students, faculty, and administrators to address smoking and tobacco use at college campuses throughout the U.S. Ninety-nine percent of all smokers start smoking before the age of 26, making college campuses a critical part in the fight against youth tobacco use. Since 2015, the Truth Initiative Tobacco-Free College Program, in partnership with CVS Health, has awarded more than $1.8 million in funding to 154 colleges and universities to prevent young adults from starting tobacco use, help tobacco smokers quit, and reduce everyone’s exposure to secondhand smoke. Bay Path University’s efforts are part of a growing trend to clean the air on campuses. Currently, more than 2,342 higher-education institutions in the U.S. have gone smoke- or tobacco-free.

Springfield College Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Wins Grant

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield College Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship has been awarded a $265,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation to assist in the creation of faculty-development opportunities focused on the implementation of real-time assessment procedures to help increase and maintain student academic success. The grant will allow the center to fund faculty from across departments and schools to engage in workshops on assessment, implement those strategies into their courses, and use the assessment data to evaluate program-learning outcomes. The goals are to improve the timelines of interventions when students are not meeting learning objectives and to move the class forward when all students are meeting those objectives. The center will coordinate the training and provide faculty with the ability to engage in scholarship around the development of these assessment procedures.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Briefcase

Employer Confidence Slips in March

BOSTON — Business confidence weakened slightly in March amid signs of both a cyclical global slowdown and persistent demographic factors limiting the growth of the labor force in Massachusetts. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 0.3 points to 57.9 during March. Confidence remains within optimistic territory but has lost 5.6 points during the past 12 months. The decrease reflected employer concerns about economic prospects for the next six months. Those concerns outweighed growing optimism among manufacturing companies and rising confidence in the Massachusetts economy. The March survey took place as the government announced that Massachusetts created only 20,000 jobs during 2018 instead of the 65,500 previously estimated. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that average payroll job growth in Massachusetts fell from 1.3% in 2017 to 0.9% last year. The AIM Index, based on a survey of Massachusetts employers, is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. AIM President and CEO Richard Lord said employers remain concerned as Beacon Hill lawmakers undertake a broad discussion of how to fund expensive policy priorities such as transportation infrastructure, public education, and clean energy. He noted that AIM will be part of a group assembled by the state Senate to look at the Massachusetts tax code, adding that “Massachusetts must develop a fair strategy to address its spending needs without harming employers who are already struggling to implement a $1 billion paid family and medical leave program along with the rising cost of both health insurance and energy.”

Two Massachusetts Organizations Call for an End to Trashed Rivers

GREENFIELD — The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) and the Charles River Watershed Assoc. (CRWA), two national leaders in the effort to clean up the nation’s rivers, called on Massachusetts lawmakers to take legislative action on reducing trash before it reaches rivers. The two organizations pointed to a number of bills currently working their way through the Massachusetts State House that would, if approved, go a long way to reduce or eliminate trash that might otherwise end up in the state’s waterways. The proposed legislation includes measures to eliminate single-use plastic bags, restrict single-use plastic straws, and eliminate foam from food containers. “For years, thousands of volunteers from these two organizations have been doing their part to keep our rivers clean,” noted CRC Cleanup Coordinator Stacey Lennard. “Now we want decision makers at the state level to do their part in helping redesign our economy so there isn’t waste in the first place.” Added Emily Norton, CRWA’s executive director, “with environmental regulations being rolled back weekly at the federal level, it is more important than ever that we have strong protections for our waterways at both the state and the local levels. We need your help to make sure that happens.” CRC and CRWA also called on the public to join them in urging legislators to do their part by signing CRC’s petition telling manufacturers, businesses, and local government to lead the way on overhauling how plastic and other waste products are made and used, and to take greater responsibility in solving the trash crisis (visit www.ctriver.org/takeaction); joining the 23rd annual Source to Sea Cleanup on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, along the Connecticut River and tributary streams across the four-state watershed (visit www.ctriver.org/cleanup to learn more); and participating in the 20th annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to noon (www.crwa.org/cleanup).

Sportsmen’s Land Trust Announces New License Plate

BOSTON — A new Massachusetts passenger plate is now available at all full-service RMV locations for outdoor enthusiasts interested in wildlife conservation, habitat improvement, and guaranteed public access to Massachusetts land. The new “Habitat and Heritage” plate features a whitetail deer buck drawn by Springfield wildlife artist Edward Snyder. Proceeds from the plate will benefit the Massachusetts Chapter of the Sportsmen’s National Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2007, dedicated to conserving and improving wildlife habitat for use by the public. With funds from the license plate, the Sportsmen’s Land Trust can further its mission to acquire open space and partner with other like-minded organizations to complete habitat improvement projects across Massachusetts. For more information, visit the special plates section of the Massachusetts RMV website, or e-mail the SNLT at [email protected].

BusinessWest Accepting Continued Excellence Award Nominations

SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is looking for nominees for its fifth Continued Excellence Award, and will accept nominations through Friday, May 3. The winner of the award will be unveiled at the magazine’s 40 Under Forty gala on Thursday, June 20. Four years ago, BusinessWest inaugurated the award to recognize past 40 Under Forty honorees who had significantly built on their achievements since they were honored. The first two winners were Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, and Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, president of Allergy and Immunology Associates of Western Mass. and chief of Allergy and Immunology at Baystate Medical Center. Both were originally named to the 40 Under Forty class of 2008. The judges chose two winners in 2017: Scott Foster, an attorney with Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas (40 Under Forty class of 2011); and Nicole Griffin, owner of Griffin Staffing Network (class of 2014). Last year, Samalid Hogan, regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (class of 2013), took home the honor. Candidates must hail from 40 Under Forty classes prior to the year of the award — in this case, classes 2007-18 — and will be judged on qualities including outstanding leadership, dedicated community involvement, professional achievement, and ability to inspire. The award’s presenting sponsor is Health New England. The nomination form is available HERE. A list of the past 12 40 Under Forty classes may be found HERE. For more information, call Bevin Peters, Marketing and Events director, at (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected].

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Gabriel Transportation Inc., 91 Cross Brook, Amherst, MA 01002. Kebede Gashie, same. Transportation services.

BELCHERTOWN

Greater Springfield Girls Fast Pitch Softball Program Inc., 168 Barton Ave., Belchertown, MA 01007. Darrell Phillip Weldon, same. Develop, manage, and organize a girls youth fast pitch softball program.

DALTON

Go Fast Inc., 290 Hubbard Ave., Dalton, MA 01226. Evan Drosehn, same. Sales.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Forge Property Management Inc., 444A North Main St., Suite 315, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Lucas Giusto, same. Real estate management.

GRANBY

Flipflopwws Inc., 63 West State St., Suite 972, Granby, MA 01033. Sylvester Jones, same. Real estate development.

HADLEY

Green Blasting Solutions Inc., 42 River Dr., Hadley, MA 01035. Rick M. White, same. Environmentally friendly water-blasting solution.

HINSDALE

Hayan Inc., 70 South St., Hinsdale, MA 01235. Kirankumar N. Patel, 6 Glen Meadow Road, Franklin, MA 02038. Liquor store.

PITTSFIELD

Gotham City Music Group Inc., 137 Leona Drive, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Marissa J. Light, same. Music production, sales, performances.

SPRINGFIELD

Friends of STCC Inc., One Armory Square, Suite 1, P. O. Box 9000, Springfield, MA 01102. Franklin D. Quigley, 10 Old Farm Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Own and manage parking facilities in order to exclusively support the charitable and educational operations of Springfield Technical Community College.

THREE RIVERS

Grateful Development Inc., 38 Lariviere Ave., Three Rivers, MA 01080. Christopher A. Spagnoli, same. Real estate development and consultation.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Firsov Express Inc., 52 Southworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Vitalii Firsov, same. Transportation.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of March 2019.

AMHERST

Allen Colrain Engineering
51 Spaulding St.
Bruce Allen

Common Share Food Co-op
141 North Pleasant St.
Susan Morrello

Western Mass Investments
11 Amity St.
Daniel Amoneo

BELCHERTOWN

Melanie S. Lewis, Attorney/Mediator
35 Turkey Hill Road, Suite 201A
Melanie Lewis

Northeast Green
21 Plaza Ave.
George Hassenfratz

Rustic Logging & Tree Service Co.
230 Old Enfield Road
Russell Scott Jr.

Wong Garden
147 North Main St.
Tan Wei Wu, Chao Chen

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Dental Care
661 Front St.
Frederick Kapinos

Frederick J. Kapinos, DDS
661 Front St.
Frederick Kapinos

Great China Restaurant
690 Grattan St.
Mun Ying Cheng, Li Qiu Gao

Marshalls #214
591G Memorial Dr.
Kristin Adams

Truehart Wellness
1512 Memorial Dr., Suite E
Rochelle Truehart-Lambert

DEERFIELD

Dana’s Upholstery and Custom Design
754 River Road
Dana Lavigne

Divine Roots Body Care
257 Conway Road
Teresa Munson, Matthew Munson

EASTHAMPTON

The Massage School
1 Northampton St.
Alexei Levine

Tech180 Systems
180 Pleasant St., Suite 211
Christopher Bakker

EAST LONGMEADOW

Automated Tax Services
264 North Main St., Suite 8
Armand Arce

IMA Farm
32 Hampden Road
Alessandro Meccia

Mec’s Landscaping
32 Hampden Road
Alessandro Meccia

HOLYOKE

Cheap Thrills
167 Chestnut St.
Joseph Cox

Chelsi Trucking
2 St. James Ave.
Paul Reynolds

Cleaning Made Easy
898 Main St.
Angelica Navedo

E.B. Apparel Mass Inc.
50 Holyoke St.
Edward Blanco

Hair-Hunterz
326 Appleton St.
Frankie Cardona

Holyoke Chiropractic Center
512 Westfield Road
Conner Laraway

LUDLOW

All Seal Asphalt
41-43 Owens Way
Gerald Veautour

NORTHAMPTON

A2Z Science & Learning Store
57 King St.
Andre Boulay, Devon Boulay

Andy’s Spaceworks
142 Riverside Dr.
Ann Dollard

Body Zen
150 Main St.
Elizabeth Catalano

Creative Property Solutions
8 Wright Ave.
William Patenaude

Liquid Edge Inc.
249 Main St.
Christine Buchholz, Paul Milani

Packard’s Restaurant
14 Masonic St.
Robert McGovern

Steven Santoro
14 Walnut St.
Stephen Kowalczyk

Western Earthworks, LLC
383 Westhampton Road
John Henderson-Adams

PALMER

Amy’s All Natural Soaps
21 Wilbraham St.
Amy Mitchell

Michael Cardin Photography
1142 South Main St.
Michael Cardin

W & W Wood Co.
25 Ruggles St.
Kyle Vallone

Wishful Soaps Co.
63 Commercial St.
Sasha Ustinovich

SOUTHWICK

Aero Green Urban Farm
23 Bonnie View Road
Renee McGee

F.J. Auctions Inc.
58 Fred Jackson Road
Jaime Jacquier

Like New Auto Detailing & Plowing
17 Charles Johnson Road
Robert Barnes Jr.

Shop One Vintage
36 Deer Run Road
Cree Daniels

Three Beans Consulting
8 Meadow Lane
Tina D’Agostino

SPRINGFIELD

Absolute Quality Floor Refinishing
602 Newbury St.
Frederick Taveras

All-Brite Auto Detailing
731 Liberty St.
Michael Brandford

Alpha Painting Services
231 Oak Grove Ave.
Antonio Delesline

Alterations by Elizabeth
657 Chestnut St.
Elizabeth Daniels

Briella’s New Leaf Lawn Care
7 Willowbrook Dr.
Agustin Rosario

Brotherhood Sales
204 Denver St.
Michael Murdock Jr.

Calderon Transportation
90 Cleveland St.
Wilmy Calderon

Cecilia Unisex
2890 Main St.
Alex Nieves

Cubesmart #6099
340 Taylor St.
Davy Tyrell

De Todo un Poco
152 Rifle St.
Damaris Morales

Diaz DJ & Photobooth Services
122 Drexel St.
Celentino Diaz

Diaz Transport
307 Chestnut St.
Josue Diaz

Dragon & Phoenix Inc.
982 Main St.
Ervin Santiago

Hempire Health & Wellness
528 Main St.
Carl Binette

Isabela Mini Market
26 Longhill St.
Daniedys Pena

Journeys #1280
1655 Boston Road, B14
Julie Galbreth

Juguitos, LLC
112 State St.
Pedro Arroyo

Just Money Showroom
18 Forest Park Ave.
Andrew Chamblee

Palma Smoke and Mart
1196 St. James Ave.
Mohamed Mohamed

Paraviya
41 Copley Terrace
Azmaan Mohamed

Parent Villages
107 Ranney St.
LaTonia Naylor

Performance Auto
479 Main St.
Heather MacDonald

Pine Point Property Management
124 Belvidere St.
Nicholas Leigh

Rooted Living
414 Chestnut St.
James Lauzon

Selfish Desire
57 Beverly Lane
Maritza Soto

Smart Wireless
2754 Main St.
Ana Parker

Smarter Money Planning
37 Normandy Road
Jennifer Leydon

TMG Auto Service
26 Vassar St.
Thomas Gonzalez

Top Shelf
240 Chestnut St.
Paul Ramesh

Touch of NYC Hair Boutique
803 Belmont Ave.
Sophia Evans

WARE

Dr. Kani Brown, OD
352 Palmer Road
Kani Brown

Olde Enfield House
82 Dugan Road
Elizabeth Wansick

R.P. Berthiaume Land Clearing & Logging & Trucking
66 Pulaski St.
Robert Berthiaume

Tanglewood Marionettes
108 Church St.
Peter Schaefer

WESTFIELD

A & Z Autos
66 South Broad St.
A & Z Autos Corp.

Gary’s Auto Repair
11 Bartlett St.
Gary Francis

Gulfstream Aerospace Service Corp.
7 Char Dr.
Gulfstream Aerospace Service Corp.

J & A Overhead Door, LLC
1006 Southampton Road
Brian Harvey

Jessica and Co.
277 Elm St.
Jessica Duffy

K-9 Services
3 Klondike Ave.
Donna Blews

Munchy’s Malt Shop
24 North Elm St.
Munchy’s Malt Shop

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Class General Contracting
425 Union St.
Brian Amand

D & A Home Service
83 South Blvd.
Dmitry Ivanov

Milla’s International Cleaning Service
298 Elm St.
Lyudmila Kolesnik

Namaste Adult Daycare
69 Capital Dr.
Dinesh Patel

Precision Manufacturing
54 Myron St.
Peter Bogdan Urbanek

WILBRAHAM

Alisha Evelyn’s Silver Shears
2141K Boston Road
Alisha DeRosier

Life Care Center of Wilbraham
2399 Boston Road
Wilbraham Medical Investors, LP

Matthew Middleton Electrician
2 Bradlind Ave.
Matthew Middleton

Pickleball Vibe
1028 Stony Hill Road
Xuan Le

Platinum Beverage Services, LLC
1070 Glendale Road
Darren Vickery

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
423 Main St.
Brian Easler

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Adhikari, Prem
463 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/14/19

Alicea, Heather Bernadette
2 Hadley Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Bazan, Kenneth P.
184 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Bennet, Linda M.
38 Maple St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/27/19

Bliven, William B.
Noyes-Bliven, Melissa C
51 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Boisclair, Daniel J.
Boisclair, Paula A.
56 Columbus St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Brochu, Deanne T.
a/k/a Edwards, Deanne T.
Cote, Deanne T.
24 Water St.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Centeno, Jose
Centeno, Maria
147 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/19

Coyne, Sean O.
25 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Emerson, Bonnie Ann
16 David St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Especially for You in Home Services
Napoli, Terese L.
56 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Figueroa, Jose F.
23 Taylor St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/04/19

Flechsig, Gregory C.
Flechsig, Lisa M.
252 Christopher Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/19

Forte, Michael R.
1 Mildred Circle
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/15/19

Francis, Christopher Alan
20 Bangor St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Gecko Peaceworks
Scott, Ronald Alvah
49 North Union St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Goller, Bethany A.
a/k/a McDonald, Bethany A.
207 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Griffith, Leslie Evan
85 Willis Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Hammon, Scott A.
Hammon, Heather
10 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/19

HAMR Tools LLC
Boissonneault, Ryan R.
Boissonneault, Heather R.
a/k/a Rienti, Heather R.
35 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Harrison, Joanne
6 Spring St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Irzyk, Evelyn B.
44 Fanwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Jacobs, Stacy L.
11 Champlain St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Jones, Donna M.
28 Midway St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/19

Jubinville, Lisa
100 Webber St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/04/19

Landrau, Rafael
89 Lehigh St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/09/19

Lawrence, Janene M.
319 Fenn St., Apt 4
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/03/19

Lipscomb, Carl W.
18 America St., Apt. D
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/19

Maisonet-Pagan, Savier
a/k/a Maison, Savier
41 Smith St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Martinez, Jesus M.
a/k/a Martinez-Duprey, Jesus M.
58 Biddle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/19

Mayhew, Fitzroy P.
210 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/28/19

McCann, Owen
216 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/14/19

McCarron, Donna M.
109 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

McCarthy, Joann C.
a/k/a Laferriere, Joann
43 Mashapaug Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/11/19

McClendon Trucking
McClendon, Nicholas R.
25 Labonte Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Nehmer, Michele A.
24 Church St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/05/19

Odom, James E.
19 Crittenden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Palubinski, Peter R.
65 Cyman Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/05/19

Pappis, Barbara A.
53 Craig Dr., Apt. W3
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/19

Parsons, Frank
61 Dartmouth St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/05/19

Perdomo, Magnolia
116 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/07/19

Plourd, Amy M.
a/k/a Crawford, Amy M.
9 Off Lariviere Ave.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/11/19

Puza, Daniel J.
11 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/12/19

Rothenberg, Richard L.
323 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/03/19

Ruddeforth, Laurain M.
73 Robert Dyer Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Sagan, Michael P.
Sagan, Christel M.
a/k/a Zoba, Christel M.
65 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Senecal, Catherine Ellen
P.O. Box 739
Bondsville, MA 01009
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/06/19

Shire Printworks
Isherwood, Sandra J.
a/k/a Isherwood, Sandi
a/k/a Duprey, Sandra
42 Taft St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/03/19

Shubrick, Catrese
a/k/a Shubrick Tucker, Catrese
53 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/01/19

Sparkes, Winston G.
206 Pearl St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

St. Jacques, Robert J.
16 Georgetown Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Tavares, Maria G.
340 Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/06/19

Vincent, Melissa
a/k/a Banerjee, Melissa A.
a/k/a Allegrezza, Melissa A.
a/k/a Henry, Melissa A.
173 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Wangamati, Bernard W.
917 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/04/19

Wood, Eric S.
Wood, Elizabeth L.
35 Richard Eger Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/28/19

Zybura, Michael A.
334 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/13/19

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

DEERFIELD

49 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $219,100
Buyer: Morgan R. Lentz
Seller: Michael L. Reider
Date: 03/15/19

GILL

9-11 Walnut St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Frank C. Becchetti
Seller: Adie, Angelina E., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

GREENFIELD

25 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Scott Sibley
Seller: Lisa J. Appleton
Date: 03/26/19

419 Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Hugh F. Connolly-Brown
Seller: Earl G. Schacht
Date: 03/25/19

61 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Archelon Properties LLC
Seller: Erin D. Baribeault
Date: 03/13/19

180 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Marc Guillaume
Seller: Lawrence R. Dennett
Date: 03/22/19

LEVERETT

53 Richardson Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $149,160
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rosemarie Lega
Date: 03/25/19

MONTAGUE

Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: James A. Arcoleo
Seller: Craven, Barbara L., (Estate)
Date: 03/15/19

43 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Kara McColgan
Seller: Angel P. Donovan
Date: 03/22/19

NEW SALEM

31 Blackinton Road
New Salem, MA 01364
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Cindy E. Penniman
Seller: Jennifer M. Sandova
Date: 03/25/19

ORANGE

53 Hamilton Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Donna Dubour
Seller: William J. Rogers
Date: 03/19/19

Town Farm Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Fred L. Heyes
Seller: Randall G. Blackmer
Date: 03/21/19

97 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,300
Buyer: Frances A. Roberts
Seller: James G. Spooner
Date: 03/19/19

272 Wheeler Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ronald Reid-Leshane
Seller: Jaime A. Prohaska
Date: 03/21/19

SUNDERLAND

162 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Hikaru Kozuma
Seller: Marie Hudson
Date: 03/14/19

WHATELY

149 Christian Lane
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Nexamp Free Holdings LLC
Seller: Scott Hutkoski
Date: 03/19/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

14 Alhambra Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Nathan Potts
Seller: Nathan E. Carr
Date: 03/19/19

49 Hamilton Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Valerie L. Marcil
Seller: Roger L. Slater
Date: 03/14/19

64 Horsham Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $231,100
Buyer: Jessica N. Bolton
Seller: Robert A. Pacitti
Date: 03/26/19

279 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Christopher Kaflik
Seller: Katherine L. Burke
Date: 03/14/19

15 Riverview Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Charline D. Pysher
Seller: Mark E. Wilson
Date: 03/15/19

501 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Rebecca Sadlowski
Seller: Gilbert, Virginia J., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

430-432 South Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $168,100
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Wayne Wetherell
Date: 03/21/19

927-929 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Cidalia Inacio
Seller: Jason A. Larocque
Date: 03/15/19

33 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,500
Buyer: Stacee A. Cole
Seller: Catherine Corallo
Date: 03/22/19

CHICOPEE

16 Asinof Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Richard Torres
Seller: Michael Fox
Date: 03/25/19

26 Beauchamp Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jason P. Lapierre
Seller: Robert D. Lusty
Date: 03/14/19

77 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $167,400
Buyer: Victor Monserrat
Seller: Santo L. Arce
Date: 03/25/19

107 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Nicholas B. Rice
Seller: Wendi Lawson
Date: 03/21/19

63 Crestwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Richard E. Morin
Seller: Morin FT
Date: 03/25/19

259 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Nadeem Sheikh
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home
Date: 03/21/19

66 Edmund St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Antonio Acevedo
Seller: Thomas M. Casey
Date: 03/14/19

49 Fair St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Alexander Pabon
Seller: Kelly M. Petrowski
Date: 03/22/19

124 Farnsworth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Rachel M. Blase
Seller: Michael J. Bucalo
Date: 03/22/19

1246 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $1,665,000
Buyer: Whaling Properties LLC
Seller: Longport LLC
Date: 03/14/19

659 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Shaili & Vrinda Realty LLC
Seller: Umar F. Bhatti
Date: 03/22/19

44 Juliette St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Edward Fulke
Seller: Charles Elfman
Date: 03/15/19

74 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Deborah R. Ward
Seller: Jeffrey D. McLeod
Date: 03/15/19

39 Lincoln St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Casa Bonita Apartments
Seller: Dorothy A. Gloster
Date: 03/13/19

545 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $18,600,000
Buyer: RK Chicopee LLC
Seller: UE Chicopee Holding LLC
Date: 03/18/19

100 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Haley J. Jarvis
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/15/19

42 Simonich Circle
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Michelle M. Sullivan
Seller: Grazyna M. Andruszko
Date: 03/15/19

38 Thomas St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Ernie Melendez
Seller: Jeanette K. Kornacki
Date: 03/22/19

20 Veterans Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $1,975,000
Buyer: 20 Veterans Drive LLC
Seller: A. Michael Fleming
Date: 03/22/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

17 Callender Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Rebecca C. Moriarty
Seller: Richard Colwell
Date: 03/25/19

62 Cooley Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Gina Calabrese
Seller: Casey Montemagni
Date: 03/21/19

7 Melody Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gary J. Paulette
Date: 03/25/19

15 Nottingham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Eric C. Schmitt
Seller: Karen S. Ford
Date: 03/14/19

382 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/22/19

3 Saint Joseph Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Robin Abourizk
Seller: Linda M. Taupier
Date: 03/26/19

GRANVILLE

8 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Josh A. Fraser
Seller: Matthew J. Mountain
Date: 03/13/19

HAMPDEN

45 Circleview Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $162,600
Buyer: AEM Property Investment
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/15/19

575 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $247,388
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Susan M. Traniello
Date: 03/25/19

136 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Fletcher & Maple LLC
Seller: Dangleis, Teresa M., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

HOLYOKE

27 Dillon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Jose A. Mendez
Seller: Miriam Colon
Date: 03/15/19

55 Elmwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Lundgren
Seller: Shirley L. Uggiano
Date: 03/19/19

29 Joanne Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Thompson
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/19/19

21 Pearson Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Susan Monahan
Seller: Camille C. Girard
Date: 03/19/19

6 Robert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael Henry
Seller: Dominick J. Swistro
Date: 03/15/19

35 Roland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Heather A. Montgomery
Seller: Melissa Rex
Date: 03/21/19

25 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Katie L. Haydocy
Seller: Kevin D. Bechard
Date: 03/22/19

2 Stratford Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $134,702
Buyer: Abraxas RT
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/15/19

19 Sylvia Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jason Lajewski
Seller: Murphy, Edward J., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/19

17 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Scot A. Mulveyhill
Seller: Daniel A. Melao
Date: 03/22/19

14 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Sindia Ocasio
Seller: Linh Ngoc-Nguyen
Date: 03/25/19

LONGMEADOW

163 Cambridge Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Desmond B. Mullally
Seller: Mark L. Lauria
Date: 03/15/19

289 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Moran
Seller: Hugh J. O’Donnell
Date: 03/25/19

190 Englewood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $283,505
Buyer: Garrett J. Moulton
Seller: Nero, Walter J., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

58 Falmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Anderson
Seller: Michael M. Kwoka
Date: 03/22/19

94 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Maria C. Miranda
Seller: James J. Tallaksen
Date: 03/15/19

120 Longview Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $426,500
Buyer: Nicholas Togneri
Seller: Andrew T. Kleeman
Date: 03/22/19

18 Pioneer Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Laura Y. Sullivan
Seller: Steven Weiss
Date: 03/19/19

57 Sheffield Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $313,000
Buyer: Patrick O’Connor
Seller: Pamela J. Vatrano
Date: 03/15/19

LUDLOW

598 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Brock French
Seller: PD Developments LLC
Date: 03/14/19

Autumn Ridge Road #53
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $144,500
Buyer: Eugene L. Martins
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 03/25/19

120 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jose P. Carlos
Seller: Marc D. Soares
Date: 03/26/19

723 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Christopher Minie
Seller: Shirley A. Coviello
Date: 03/22/19

686 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jonathan Jorge
Seller: Stephanie S. Villines
Date: 03/14/19

20 Electric Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Leonor Depina
Seller: Jason P. Snyder
Date: 03/26/19

Marias Way #6
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Helder P. Costa
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 03/15/19

Marias Way #9
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Domingos A. Seguro
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 03/18/19

105 Moody St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Chet L. Lokey
Seller: Tatsch, Lorraine C., (Estate)
Date: 03/18/19

MONSON

Boston Road West
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Transform Operating Stores
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 03/19/19

62 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David M. Kenyon
Seller: Shane Erskine
Date: 03/22/19

PALMER

Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Transform Operating Stores
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 03/19/19

114 Belchertown St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lakyn B. Brozo
Seller: Craig H. Bodamer
Date: 03/15/19

28 Forest St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Jeffery R. Lucia
Seller: Joshua Pobieglo-Kapinos
Date: 03/21/19

38 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Amanda E. Rabbitt
Seller: Corey P. Chartier
Date: 03/26/19

150-A Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Transform Operating Stores
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 03/19/19

159 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Transform Operating Stores
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 03/19/19

230 Wilbraham St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: Transform Operating Stores
Seller: Kmart Corp.
Date: 03/19/19

SOUTHWICK

18 Eagle St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sean B. Leahy
Seller: JMN LLC
Date: 03/22/19

Sawgrass Lane #3
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Hillside Development Corp.
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 03/15/19

6 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Richard P. Vella
Seller: Ross A. Gazzaniga
Date: 03/15/19

214 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Lily M. Psholka
Seller: Miller, Robert L., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

SPRINGFIELD

257 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Daiana Rodriguez
Seller: 855 Liberty LLC
Date: 03/13/19

41-45 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bao Q. Tran
Seller: Shadowfax Inc.
Date: 03/22/19

175 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Salvador Montalvo
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/15/19

69 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jason W. Brierley
Seller: Isabelle, Pamela A., (Estate)
Date: 03/20/19

44-46 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Kiara L. Pina
Seller: Timber Mills LLC
Date: 03/26/19

1757 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose L. Hernandez
Seller: Emtay Inc.
Date: 03/15/19

85 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Genesis Rosario
Seller: Kenneth L. Fitzgibbon
Date: 03/15/19

107 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Dean F. Baiardi
Seller: Victor Amaro
Date: 03/21/19

61 Chilson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Eddie Vives
Seller: BP LLC
Date: 03/22/19

31 Dearborn St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,809
Buyer: Fatima Martinez
Seller: Vuong Nguyen
Date: 03/22/19

130 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Ismael Acevedo
Seller: Joey Morales
Date: 03/22/19

113 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Afonso
Seller: BHR Properties LLC
Date: 03/15/19

103 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Jimmy L. Crapps
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 03/13/19

48 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Quanae D. Thomas
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 03/15/19

96 Fernwold St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Bao Q. Tran
Seller: Shadowfax Inc.
Date: 03/22/19

47 Franconia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Laura A. Walsh
Seller: Robert A. Lyons
Date: 03/21/19

15 Glendell Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Magda Duverne
Seller: Thanh V. Nguyen
Date: 03/22/19

33 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Theresa A. Bennett
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 03/15/19

25 Huntington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Jaime J. Melendez
Seller: Jordan P. Healy
Date: 03/26/19

95 Ingersoll Grove
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Michael Dandrea
Seller: Donna J. Lapointe
Date: 03/15/19

27 Jerilis Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Juanita M. Davila
Seller: Malaquias, Jaden M., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

15 Knollwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Orlando Beltran
Seller: Abdul S. Chaudhry
Date: 03/22/19

55 Larkspur St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,100
Buyer: Anthony Nguyen
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/25/19

133 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $938,000
Buyer: Breakthrough Worship Center
Seller: Melha Temple Holding Corp.
Date: 03/26/19

31-33 Longview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Rodney W. Brooks
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 03/15/19

70 Lucerne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Ana V. Forbes
Seller: Edward J. Haluch
Date: 03/22/19

50 Midway St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael Richardson-Polk
Seller: Shelley Bourgeois
Date: 03/25/19

115-117 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cristian Deabreu
Seller: HP Rum LLC
Date: 03/18/19

23 Murray Hill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wanda Carrillo
Seller: MNL Management LLC
Date: 03/13/19

238 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: John Ngugi
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 03/22/19

129-131 Noel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Edwin Garriga
Seller: Cruz Borrero
Date: 03/18/19

43-49 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Nghia Nguyen
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/20/19

83 Oakdale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,192
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Maynard, Harold A., (Estate)
Date: 03/15/19

47 Oakwood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Sarah Njoroge
Seller: Viktor Savonin
Date: 03/18/19

97 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Vincent P. James-Mazzuca
Seller: Norman J. Andrekus
Date: 03/25/19

162 Packard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Georgina Roy
Seller: Barbara T. Lodi
Date: 03/15/19

535 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Pride Convenience Inc.
Seller: MTK LLC
Date: 03/19/19

936 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Aida M. Vargas-Dejesus
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/15/19

1291 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Carney
Seller: Christopher T. Phelps
Date: 03/15/19

1508 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Way FT
Seller: Tadeusz Bialobrzeski
Date: 03/26/19

72 Princeton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Anthony Plazaola
Seller: Leon Woods
Date: 03/20/19

21-27 Putnam Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Amit Cohen
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/18/19

117-119 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Luis E. Meono
Seller: Calhoun Street LLC
Date: 03/18/19

1374 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Annette M. Santiago
Seller: Aracelis Reynoso
Date: 03/18/19

15 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Campagnari Construction
Seller: Irene A. Jansen
Date: 03/18/19

8 Stebbins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Harvey Bryson
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 03/18/19

1170 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Allan D. Dash
Seller: CIG 2 LLC
Date: 03/15/19

77 Valley Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Maria Roman
Seller: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Date: 03/20/19

51 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Maximo R. Lopez
Seller: Jill M. Kobee
Date: 03/26/19

105 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Timothy Mullen
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 03/22/19

105 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Nelida Rivera
Seller: Gabrielle Morgan
Date: 03/26/19

174 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Emmanuel Tanco-Verdejo
Seller: Joshua M. Glicksman
Date: 03/20/19

Weymouth St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jason A. Smidy
Seller: Thomas R. Creed
Date: 03/18/19

17-19 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Chanh Nguyen
Seller: Cesar A. Pina
Date: 03/22/19

33 Woodcliff St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: David P. Casinghino
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 03/14/19

1407-1409 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Evan A. Powers
Seller: Edward A. Abraham
Date: 03/21/19

WALES

115 Main St.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Janelle L. Vanhook
Seller: Kimberly M. Dugas
Date: 03/22/19

2 Woodland Heights
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $169,672
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Tina L. Martin
Date: 03/22/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

22 Chapin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $124,345
Buyer: Jeffrey Bergeron
Seller: Bergeron Renovations & Remodeling
Date: 03/20/19

130 Chilson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Felicia Hopewell
Seller: Fanos, Lillian M., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/19

363 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $304,900
Buyer: Jeremy D. King
Seller: William M. Hartt
Date: 03/19/19

246 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $315,100
Buyer: Matthew J. Geaughan
Seller: Carolyn C. Marsano
Date: 03/14/19

50 Oleander St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: John Harrelson
Seller: Peter R. Svitenko
Date: 03/22/19

52 Pheasants Xing
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Muradbek Usmonov
Seller: Steven J. Deline
Date: 03/13/19

54 Wellfleet Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robbin J. Larivee
Seller: West Co. Investments LLC
Date: 03/21/19

92 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Nathan Carr
Seller: Laurel Foley-Beauchesne
Date: 03/19/19

WESTFIELD

15 Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Vanessa E. Beattie
Seller: George Psychas
Date: 03/15/19

2 Crown St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Prem LLC
Seller: LHJ Properties LLC
Date: 03/22/19

1101 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $474,900
Buyer: Jason Wolfe
Seller: Daniel W. Sears
Date: 03/18/19

59 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Jonathan P. Maki
Date: 03/25/19

31 Laurel Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Amanda R. Orton
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 03/22/19

6 Paper St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,740
Buyer: Michael D. Charland
Seller: Jessica L. Kudelka
Date: 03/15/19

29 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Zachary T. Kulas
Seller: Judith L. Geier
Date: 03/26/19

86 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,485
Buyer: Matthew J. Worley
Seller: Michael L. Pothier
Date: 03/19/19

617 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,825,000
Buyer: I&B Properties LLC
Seller: Westfield DG LLC
Date: 03/15/19

84 West Silver St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,400
Buyer: John Rekully
Seller: Ruth H. Pinon
Date: 03/15/19

WILBRAHAM

60 Chilson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Edison C. DePaula
Seller: Victor R. O’Brien
Date: 03/25/19

312 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Abdulghani H. Mourad
Seller: VIP Homes & Associates LLC
Date: 03/21/19

3 Lake Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Crystal L. Morin
Seller: John P. Dubose
Date: 03/15/19

137 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Benjamin Lopez-Ortiz
Seller: Crystal L. Morin
Date: 03/15/19

4 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Gregg S. Franklin
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/15/19

1315 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Vincent M. Desantis
Seller: Kevin T. Burke
Date: 03/19/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

36 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Emily A. Potter-Ndiaye
Seller: Marla J. Solomon RET
Date: 03/22/19

72 Curtis Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Lawrence D. Hansen
Seller: Green Tree Family LP
Date: 03/15/19

194 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Cedric L. Douglas
Seller: Oscar R. Letoile
Date: 03/22/19

182 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Aren W. Scanlan-Emigh
Seller: Laszlo Dienes 2015 RET
Date: 03/21/19

BELCHERTOWN

58 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $241,500
Buyer: Kaileigh M. Keizer
Seller: Stephanie A. Davella
Date: 03/19/19

108 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Todd R. Perry
Seller: Thomas J. Pelissier
Date: 03/25/19

15 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: James P. Kearney
Seller: Joseph R. White
Date: 03/25/19

74 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Tammy A. Kane
Seller: Roger L. Archambault TR
Date: 03/18/19

96 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Japheth Dziubek
Seller: Charles C. Kupras
Date: 03/15/19

CHESTERFIELD

6 North Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Town Of Chesterfield
Seller: Michael P. Russell
Date: 03/13/19

CUMMINGTON

Stage Road (off)
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $131,600
Buyer: Robert Levitt
Seller: Harvey Levitt NT
Date: 03/13/19

EASTHAMPTON

22-24 Arlington St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Julie Copoulos
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/14/19

19 Franklin St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $349,500
Buyer: James N. Chevalier
Seller: Milo Properties LLC
Date: 03/15/19

21 Mineral St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Raven S. Williams
Seller: Daniel F. Ilnicky
Date: 03/19/19

136 Strong St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $247,200
Buyer: Maximilian A. Rothert
Seller: Elizabeth M. Gibbons
Date: 03/15/19

GRANBY

233 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Peter Nyzio
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/13/19

HADLEY

185 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ronald Bercume
Seller: Constance I. Mieczkowski
Date: 03/15/19

HATFIELD

135 Depot Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Adrienne R. Aubin
Seller: Darlene J. Dupre
Date: 03/15/19

28 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $243,500
Buyer: Katie Russell
Seller: Richard P. Raftery
Date: 03/22/19

HUNTINGTON

28 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jonathan Mauterer
Seller: 28 Pond Brook Road Land TR
Date: 03/21/19

NORTHAMPTON

100 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Harry Greenhouse
Seller: Julie Starr
Date: 03/22/19

135 Deerfield Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Catherine J. Potak
Seller: John S. Czerapowicz LT
Date: 03/15/19

159-161 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jennifer Langheld
Seller: Pamela L. Clark
Date: 03/15/19

Ryan Road #2
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: CED Northampton Solar LLC
Seller: Jonathan R. Goldsmith
Date: 03/14/19

17 Walnut St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Rainbow Properties LLC
Seller: Margaret T. Milne TR
Date: 03/22/19

1036 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: P-Tush 1 LLC
Seller: Pruzynski, Edmunds A., (Estate)
Date: 03/13/19

PELHAM

34 Amherst Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Amcas Management LLC
Seller: Lederle, Thomas P., (Estate)
Date: 03/15/19

26 North Valley Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Daniel P. McCullough
Seller: James S. Pepper
Date: 03/26/19

SOUTH HADLEY

48 Abbey St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jenny Marinuzzi
Seller: Susan B. Martin
Date: 03/15/19

2 Benoit Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $276,500
Buyer: Christopher M. Kibler
Seller: Karen E. Stefanelli
Date: 03/18/19

22 Bunker Hill
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Teri L. Koopman
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/22/19

107 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Andrew A. Carney
Seller: Scot A. Mulveyhill
Date: 03/22/19

20 Lyman Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Mallory E. Pepyne
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 03/20/19

94 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: John F. Cleary
Seller: Suzanne P. Gallagher
Date: 03/15/19

68 School St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $135,300
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Kimberly Palmer
Date: 03/26/19

64 Woodbridge Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Brian W. Dalke
Seller: John M. Callahan
Date: 03/15/19

SOUTHAMPTON

228 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Joshua Thomas
Seller: John W. Richardson
Date: 03/15/19

124 East St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Daniel Winchell
Seller: Bruce R. Butman
Date: 03/15/19

WARE

101 Beaver Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $519,000
Buyer: Marie R. Silver
Seller: Janet P. Hanson TR
Date: 03/13/19

207 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Nicholas W. Burgos
Seller: Redwood Properties LLC
Date: 03/21/19

10-12 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Thomas T. Suchodolski
Date: 03/21/19

190 Upper North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Brian Herring
Seller: Valmore F. Denine
Date: 03/14/19

WESTHAMPTON

Pisgah Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Nature Conservancy
Seller: Edward St.John
Date: 03/21/19

WORTHINGTON

8 Dingle Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nicole Prucnal
Seller: Joshua J. Tanner
Date: 03/25/19

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff April 16, 2019

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the month of March 2019.

AMHERST

Amherst College
151 College St.
$20,000 — Remove and replace nine existing antennas with six new antennas and install nine new remote radio heads

CHICOPEE

Berkshire Retail-C, LLC
185 Exchange St.
$5,000 — Remove demising wall

City of Chicopee
104 Baskin Dr.
$25,000 — Construct fiber-optic shed

Daryl Dumala
31 Main St.
$5,000 — Demolish and remove brick structure and regrade area

Grace Slavic Pentecostal Church
5 Meadow St.
$2,000 — Add parapet to rear garage wall

OSJ of Chicopee, LLC
1445 Memorial Dr.
$344,000 — Roofing

EASTHAMPTON

Mountain View Investors
31 Union St.
$30,000 — Interior buildout for new restaurant

GREENFIELD

John Koehler
37 Silvio O. Conte Dr.
$6,000 — Replace rotted cedar clapboards with new siding

O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC
461 Bernardston Road
$1,047,601 — Construct new pre-engineered metal building for O’Reilly Auto Parts

HADLEY

360 Russell, LLC
360 Russell St.
$8,000 — Alter ground sign and wall signs for Verizon Wireless

ENZ, LLC
207 Russell St.
$142,000 — Interior buildout of demised tenant space for Hadley Meadows Dental

FDF Realty, LLP
299 Russell St.
$3,605 — Remove roof and wall to make rear exit safe at Rocky’s Ace Hardware

LONGMEADOW

Glenmeadow Inc.
24 Tabor Crossing
$4,500 — Remove wall to accommodate mechanical removal and replace wall

The Longmeadow Mall, LP
827 Williams St.
$105,000 — Remodel existing interior commercial space at Ahearn Holtzman Inc.

NORTHAMPTON

Atwood Drive, LLC
15 Atwood Dr.
$2,300 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Hampshire Probate

City of Northampton
Bridge Street
$1,000 — Replace exterior door and frame at Bridge Street Cemetery

Taco Bell of America, LLC
203 King St.
$2,700 — Front wall sign at KFC restaurant

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St., Suite 365
$13,700 — Renovate existing office

PALMER

IDS Properties
18 East Palmer Park Dr.
$20,000 — Roofing, siding, windows, and garage doors

Dmitry Voloshinov
1415 Main St.
$96,379 — Create six exam rooms for physical therapy and a reception area, and remodel two bathrooms

SPRINGFIELD

Boston Road/Pasco Rt. 20 Retail, LLC
1324 Boston Road
$6,000 — Install fire suppression for hood system at KFC restaurant

Congregation Beth El
979 Dickinson St.
$10,000 — Interior demolition for future buildout of sanctuary

Drama Studio Inc.
41 Oakland St.
$74,621 — Install rooftop solar modules

William Julian Jr.
1019 St. James Ave.
$15,000 — Alter space for restroom reconfiguration and accessibility requirements and repair ceiling at Subway restaurant

MassMutual
1295 State St.
$608,000 — Alter interior office space on third floor

WARE

118 Main Street Ware, LLC
55 East St.
$7,000 — Install new window and repair exterior stairs behind building

WEST SPRINGFIELD

73 State Street, LLC
30 Capital Dr.
$9,890 — Install two doorways

Crepes Tea House
261 Union St.
$15,000 — Roofing

JLL Real Estate, LLC
57 Wayside Ave/
$825,500 — Construct storage-unit facility comprised of four buildings

Dinesh Patel
69 Capital Dr.
$126,000 — Partition wall, rehabilitate window and door openings

Dinesh Patel
69 Capital Dr.
$15,000 — Convert Pace School to adult day care

Tyler Saremi
39-41 Bliss St.
$18,000 — Roofing

Verizon Wireless
380 Union St.
Swap three antennas and three remote radio heads

WILBRAHAM

2387 Boston Road Wilbraham, LLC
2387 Boston Road
$289,177 — Roofing

Eagle Cove, LLC
2650 Boston Road
$6,000 — Hood exhaust blower/duct work

Wilbraham & Monson Academy
552 Mountain Road
$23,000 — Kitchen renovation and roofing

Catching the $4.2 Billion Wave

By Editorial April 2, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

They called the event ‘The New Wave’ — and that’s an appropriate name for the annual update on Springfield’s business and civic projects.

Staged by the city in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber, this annual late-winter event, the latest installment of which was staged recently at the Basketball Hall of Fame, has had several names over the years, most of them rail-oriented — to coincide with the long-awaited revitalization of Union Station and also to provide plays on words such as the city being on the proverbial ‘right track.’

Most just call this the ‘update meeting,’ and they’ve been staged for maybe six or seven years now. That timeline coincides with Kevin Kennedy’s arrival as the city’s chief Economic Development officer and his more aggressive approach to telling the city’s story. It’s also a stretch when there has been a much better story to tell.

Which brings us back to the title of this year’s presentation. What’s been happening in Springfield over the past several years can truly be described as a wave — a $4.19 billion wave that is gathering momentum, and riders, as it moves.

That number conveys the dollar value of business and civic projects since that fateful day in 2011 when a tornado roared through the city. It’s an impressive number that, of course, includes MGM Springfield (almost a quarter of the total), CRRC, and several other nine- and eight-digit projects. But it also includes dozens, if not hundreds, of seven-, six-, and even five-digit projects that all add up — to a wave of positive energy.

“What’s been happening in Springfield over the past several years can truly be described as a wave — a $4.19 billion wave that is gathering momentum, and riders, as it moves.”

And while that number is impressive, perhaps the more meaningful one is $400.4 million. That’s the dollar amount for projects announced since the last of these update meetings, a number that reflects everything from Big Y’s $42 million distribution expansion to MassMutual’s $50 million in investments in Springfield; from the new $14 million Educare facility to the $14 million headquarters for Way Finders taking shape on the site on the old Peter Pan bus station; from the planned renovation of the Paramount ($41 million) to the soon-to-be-announced (we hope) plans to renovate the long-vacant Elm Street block. And we’re pretty sure it doesn’t include a host of cannabis-related businesses now in the talking stages and a planned hotel on the site of the old York Street Jail.

This is what happens when a city gathers momentum and the attention of the development community. People want to be part of what’s happening. People want to ride the wave.

It’s a refreshing change from a dozen years ago when people were talking about the lights going out in this city with doubts about when and if they would go back on.

They have gone back on — and in a big way. And there should be even more evidence of this at the next update meeting.

Let’s Tie School Funding to Results

By Columnist April 2, 2019

Opinion

By Tricia Canavan

United Personnel Services is a staffing company specializing in professional, information technology, and manufacturing placement throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. We experience firsthand the impact of the achievement gap on our young people and their ability to succeed at work and in post-secondary education. We also clearly understand how these educational deficits contribute to the significant skills gap that exists between the jobs available in the Commonwealth and the qualifications of many of our residents.

Many young adults are entering the job market without the knowledge and skills needed to secure living-wage jobs, never mind the high-wage, high-potential jobs that would move them and their families on an upward trajectory. This disconnect impedes our economy, limits opportunities for future economic development, and, most importantly, is a real injustice to our kids here in Massachusetts. In our gateway cities in particular, student achievement and mastery of key skills lag behind those of their peers at a sometimes-staggering rate through elementary and high school.

Consider the fact that 72% of jobs will require a career certificate or college degree by 2020. In Springfield, 23% of our kids don’t graduate from high school in four years. Only 17% of our ninth-graders earn a post-secondary degree or credential within six years of high-school graduation, in part because many graduate unprepared for post-secondary success. For those students who do pursue higher education, a huge number require remedial classwork, wasting valuable time and financial aid on classes that don’t get them closer to a degree.

Massachusetts needs to build upon its long tradition of educational excellence to ensure that all of our kids have the education they need to pursue the good jobs that exist in Western Mass. and throughout the Commonwealth. These are jobs like nurses, advanced manufacturing machine operators, web developers, and physical therapists — all sectors with hiring demands that exceed the supply of candidates — and all jobs that provide wages beyond the region’s median income.

The disconnect between the qualifications of our young adults and the jobs our employers need filled is the reason I co-chair Springfield Business Leaders for Education and serve on the boards of directors of the Springfield Regional Chamber and Associated Industries of Massachusetts. Like so many of my colleagues throughout the state, I am deeply committed to our kids and our Commonwealth and want to be part of the solution to these urgent issues.

We know that the way communities spend state education money has a direct impact on student knowledge acquisition and achievement. It is imperative, then, that any infusion of funding is tied to results — for our kids, their futures, and the economic strength of Massachusetts. We also know that innovative reforms, such as the Springfield Empowerment Zone model that has potential to be expanded statewide, must be accompanied by renewed investment in education.

But we must be cautious as we pursue increased financial resources for our schools. Springfield public schools have received large boosts in funding before, through the introduction of federal grant programs like Race to the Top. But these infusions have not translated to sufficient progress that adequately addresses all that our students need. If we are successful in changing the current funding for our schools without using it as a leverage to do better for our kids, we will have failed.

The cost of the status quo — the achievement gap, the failure to maximize our kids’ promise, the inability of businesses to find the workers they need — is huge. Additional money needs to be used strategically, informed by data and evidence, to accomplish specific goals. We deserve to know what those goals are and whether our schools are meeting them — and, if not, why.

Tricia Canavan is president of United Personnel Services in Springfield. This article first appeared in the blog of Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Picture This

A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts / March 2019

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

Vivid Vocal Visionary

The Women’s Fund of Western Mass. (WFWM) paid tribute to four of its pioneers at an event it called Vivid Vocal Visionary on March 18 at the Tower Square Hotel in Springfield. The event honored the group’s three founders, Dianne Fuller Doherty, the late Sally Livingston, and Martha Richards, as well as its founding executive director, Kristi Nelson.

From left, Donna Haghighat, CEO of the WFWM, Doherty, Richards, Nelson, Mimi Ginsberg (accepting for Sally Livingston’s family), and Haydee Lamberty-Rodriguez, board chair of the WFMA)

Former board members Jane Sapp, left, and Brenda Lopez

From left, Eugenie Sills, Eleanor Lord, Shirley Edgerton (all former board members), Abbie von Schlegell, and Barbara Viniar

Haghighat (left) with featured speaker Teresa Younger, president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women

New Name, Same Mission

Girls Inc. of Holyoke officially changed its name to Girls Inc. of the Valley last month to reflect its broader reach — it now serves girls in several communities across the region — and deeper impact. The name change was announced at a press conference at WGBY’s headquarters in Springfield that featured a number of speakers talking about the agency’s critical mission within the region.

From left, Luis Soria, principal of the Marcella R. Kelly School in Holyoke; Safiatu Sam, mother of a Girls Inc. Eureka scholar who lives in Chicopee; Suzanne Parker, executive director of Girls Inc. of the Valley; Roxanne Atterbury, a teacher at Rebecca Johnson Elementary School in Springfield; and Melyssa Brown-Porter, chair of the board for Girls Inc. of the Valley.

A New Chapter

The Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation announced late last month that the Springfield City Library will assume management of the Reading Success by 4th Grade initiative launched by the foundation in 2009 and managed by Sally Fuller until her retirement last year. The new chapter for the initiative was announced at a press conference at the Mason Square branch of the library attended by a host of area civic and business leaders as well as third-graders from nearby DeBerry Elementary School.

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno meets with several of those students.

Students from DeBerry pose with the book bags, filled with books, that they received

From left, Sarno, state Rep. Bud Williamson, and Mary Walachy, executive director of the Davis Foundation

Hometown Heroes

The Western Mass. Chapter of the American Red Cross staged its annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast on March 21 at MGM Springfield. The event recognized 10 heroes from across the region.

Columbia Gas was the presenting sponsor for Matthew Turgeon and Michael Croteau of the Chicopee Fire Department (center), who saved a toddler and her father while ice fishing off duty

Brad Campbell, board chair of the Western Mass. chapter, and Holly Grant, regional CEO of Massachusetts

From left, Sheila Doiron, director of Communications & Community Relations for Columbia Gas, Hometown Hero Holly Holden, and Beverly Tangvik, president of the Arbella Insurance Charitable Foundation