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Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 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

John M. Corridan v. Auctions/Real Estate by Schackmann Inc. and Mark Schackmann

Allegation: Breach of contract, fraud: $16,458.80

Filed: 3/1/19

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Jonathan Bones v. Stokes and Lipski Construction Inc.

Allegation: Failure to pay prevailing rate of wages

Filed: 3/5/19

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Etta Wells v. Fathima, LLC

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $6,475.77

Filed: 2/20/19

Ivy Hill Commodities Corp. v. Turn Key Lumber Corp.

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $4,412.32

Filed: 3/1/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Grace Greski and Leon Greski v. Bob’s Discount Furniture; NEHDS Logistics, LLC; Carlos Cosme d/b/a NEHDS Logistics, LLC; and Carlos Cosme d/b/a Carlos Professional Deliveries

Allegation: Breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence: $8,884.62

Filed: 1/16/19

Leah Keeley v. First Student Inc.

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+

Filed: 2/5/19

Tracy Lynn Daborowski f/k/a Tracy Cesan v. Town of Southwick

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $107,800

Filed: 2/5/19

Kurt Champagne v. Callaway Golf Ball Operations Inc.

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $425,000

Filed: 2/11/19

Deborah St. Peter v. Westfield State University

Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+

Filed: 2/11/19

Peter Bowes and June Bowes v. Jason Port, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $3,400,000+

Filed: 2/13/19

RF Realty Co., LLC v. Sunset Hydroponics & Home Brewing, LLC and Aaron P. Bishop

Allegation: Breach of contract: $51,125

Filed: 2/14/19

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Johnson Controls Inc. v. Bercom, LLC d/b/a Berkshire Commons

Allegation: Money owed for maintenance and repair services: $10,199.40

Filed: 3/1/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Isaac Gravel p/p/a Mel-Jean Gravel v. Baystate Wing Hospital Corp. d/b/a Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, Charles Simmons, David Shenker, and Morris Leibowitz

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $35,000+

Filed: 2/14/19

Coughlin Electrical Contractors Inc. v. Barr & Barr Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $7,348,279.76

Filed: 2/26/19

Adam Burt v. Zingara Ltd. d/b/a Packard’s, Robert E. McGovern Jr., and Tobias K. Luz

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $35,368.04

Filed: 2/26/19

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Kerry Granfield d/b/a Granfield Tree Service v. Transaxle, LLC

Allegation: Misrepresentation, negligence, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of contract: $60,196.11

Filed: 2/25/19

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Agenda

STCC Majors and Career Fair

April 3: Springfield Technical Community College will host a Majors and Career Fair for students, local vocational high schools, and community agencies interested in exploring opportunities in the biomedical, architectural, civil and mechanical engineering, optics and photonics, social work, landscape and design, digital media, graphic communications, IT security, and many other STEM fields. The Majors and Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scibelli Hall Gymnasium in Building 2. This event is a collaboration among the Career Development Center, the HSI-STEM Grant, and the Perkins Grant. Representatives from academic majors, career fields, and local employers will be on hand. With a goal of raising awareness about STEM majors and careers, the fair will give attendees an opportunity to speak with employers about potential opportunities in their field. For more information, contact Felicia Griffin-Fennell at [email protected] or (413) 755-4819.

EANE Leadership Conference

April 4: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will stage its annual Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 4 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place with a focus on measuring success while motivating and inspiring one’s team to improve performance. The program will feature Jim McPartlin, vice president of Leadership Development for Forbes Travel Guide. McPartlin’s keynote will challenge attendees to bring integrity to their leadership responsibilities, even when times get tough. A second keynote will be presented by Tim Hebert, a perennial entrepreneur, innovator, author, speaker, and adventurer. Hebert will ignite the leadership spark in attendees in a keynote focused on the choices of leadership and techniques to help live life by design, not by default. Between keynote presentations, conference attendees will have access to dozens of breakout session topics ranging from performance management to diversity and inclusion, to perfecting ‘C-suite speak,’ and more. The cost for the program is $360 per person with discounts for three or more. Register at www.eane.org/leadership-2019 or by calling (877) 662-6444. The program will offer 5.75 credits from the HR Certification Institute and SHRM.

Riverside Industries Silent & Live Auction

April 5: Riverside Industries’ 15th annual Silent & Live Auction, featuring more than 250 silent-auction items and a live auction full of experiences from the Valley and beyond, will be held at One Cottage St. in Easthampton from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can expect plenty of food, casual attire, and a cash bar. Tickets cost $30 in advance. Securely register online at rsi.org. The presenting sponsor is bankESB; the associate sponsor is Harvard Pilgrim; the table sponsors are Finck & Perras Insurance Agency and Mutual of America; and the collaborator sponsors are A-Z Storage & Properties, Helping Hand Society, SBI Benefits Consulting Group, Ruth and Spencer Timm, Whittlesey & Hadley P.C., and Williston Northampton School.

‘What Is Spiritual Direction?’

April 6: Elms College will host a day of reflection titled “What Is Spiritual Direction? Is It for Me?” from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Decice Hall at the Marian Center, located at 1365 Northampton St. in Holyoke. The event will include an introduction to what spiritual direction is (and what it is not), some exploration of different ways to be with God in prayer, reflection on each participant’s own sacred story, discussion of several approaches to spiritual direction, and time for both shared and personal prayer. Virginia Collins-English, a certified spiritual director, retreat director, writer, and psychotherapist, will lead the day of reflection. All are welcome, including those who are ‘spiritual but not religious,’ those who feel marginalized by the church, and those of all faiths. Sponsored by the Religious Studies Department and the Institute for Theology and Pastoral Studies at Elms, this event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call (413) 265-2575 or e-mail [email protected]. Attendees should bring a bag lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided.

‘Growing Up WILD’

April 13: The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College, in partnership with Berkshire Community College and 1Berkshire, will host an early-childhood-education workshop from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the cafeteria at Berkshire Community College. The workshop, titled “A Glimpse at Growing Up WILD,” is free and open to the public. In this extensive training for educators run through MassWildlife, Jane McCarry, academic coordinator and advisor for the Early Care and Education program at Elms, and also a trained Growing Up WILD facilitator, will present two of the program’s activities: “Seed Need” and “Lunch for a Bear.” These hands-on activities encourage participants to move, learn to collect data, and make science-based observations, all at a preschool level. Participants in this workshop will take part in these activities and learn how to use them in childcare settings. The primary intended audience includes people who are already working in early education at preschools or in group care who are required to obtain 20 hours of training per year, but the workshop is also open to BCC students currently earning their associate degrees in early education or a related field, prospective early-childhood-education students, and any community members who are interested in learning about Growing Up WILD. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate of attendance confirming they have successfully completed two hours of training in Core Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum. The total participants are limited to 50. For more information or to register, e-mail Kelly Zieba at [email protected].

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].

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.

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.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 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.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

• April 10: April After 5 – Battle of the Admins, 5-7 p.m., hosted by PinZ at the Hampshire Mall. In celebration of Administrative Professionals Day, offices will compete in fun team-building events to foster a sense of community and camaraderie among staff and show them how much you appreciate their hard work. Cornhole, ping-pong, and axe throwing are just a few of the fun events the Hampshire Mall has prepared. Looking to meet new people? We will pair you up with someone you don’t know to network.

• 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.

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].

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• April 5: Shining Stars Gala, 6-10 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Presented by Westfield Bank. Sponsored by PeoplesBank, Polish National Credit Union, Health New England, BusinessWest, Siddall & Siddall, P.C., the Arbors Kids, N. Riley Construction, the Chicopee Herald, and Hampton Inn of Chicopee. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• 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.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• April 3: Networking by Night, 5-9 p.m., hosted by the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center. Networking 5-7 p.m., followed by a game courtesy of the Thunderbirds. This event is free to members and their families. Pre-registration is required, as there will be no tickets available at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (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.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.northamptonchamber.com

(413) 584-1900

• April 2: Workshop: “Excel Tips & Tricks, Part 2,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This class will present a series of tips and shortcuts that will help attendees work more efficiently and complete more complex tasks with Microsoft Excel. Learn how to assign range names to groups of cells and how to use range names in formulas and functions. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• April 3: April Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Danco, 10 West St., West Hatfield. A networking event sponsored by Northeast Solar, NEPR, Health New England, and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Cost: $10 for members.

• 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 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m, hosted by Westfield Sportsman’s Club, 98 Furrowtown 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.

• April 8: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. 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 (cash or credit paid at the door). Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 12: Legislative Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Tony Cignoli of A.L. Cignoli Co. will be moderating a panel of legislators at our annual Legislative Luncheon. Don’t miss this opportunity for your voice to be heard on issues or budget items that affect your business or employees. Invited panelists include state Sens. Don Humason and Adam Hinds, and state Reps. Natalie Blais, Nicholas Boldyga, Smitty Pignatelli, Lindsay Sabadosa, and John Velis. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events. For sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (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 6: Mohegan Sun Bus Trip, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hop on King Ward’s 40-person bus for a day of fun at one of the world’s finest casinos. Pickup and dropoff at the Chicopee Home Depot parking lot at 9 a.m. Cost: $50 per person, which includes bus fare, $15 food voucher, and $15 gambling voucher. Call Steven Laplante at (413) 246-4911 for more information, or e-mail [email protected] to reserve seating.

• 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

• April 3: Mayor’s Forum, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Delaney House, One Country Club Road, Holyoke. Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Featuring Mayor Domenic Sarno of Springfield, Mayor Nicole LaChapelle of Easthampton, and Mayor William Sapelli of Agawam. Cost: $30 for members ($40 at the door), $35 for non-members ($45 at the door).

• April 11: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by Baystate Health and Comcast. A day at the State House in Boston hosted by state Sen. James Welch and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez. An opportunity to spend a day with members of the Baker-Polito administration. Cost: $180 for members, $225 for non-members, which includes lunch and reception.

• April 11: Professional Women’s Chamber Tabletop Showcase, 5-8 p.m., hosted by Carriage House, Storrowton Village, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: $40 admission includes food and one drink; $150 for exhibitor table. 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

• April 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register 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.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

People on the Move

David Lawless

Robinson Donovan, P.C. announced that attorney David Lawless has been named a partner at the firm. Lawless previously served as an investigative analyst in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office in New York City. He focuses his practice on civil litigation in federal and state courts, including employment law and litigation, business litigation, and municipal defense litigation. A member of the American, Massachusetts, Franklin County, Hampden County, and Federal bar associations, Lawless graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2005. He was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list every year from 2008 to 2015. He is active in the legal community, serving as a board member of the Federal Bar Assoc., Massachusetts chapter, and co-chair of its civil rights and new programming committees. He also serves on the board of the Northeast Center for Youth and Families.

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Lea Occhialini

Holyoke Community College (HCC) recently welcomed Lea Occhialini as its first ombudsperson and chief culture officer. Occhialini is the former faculty and staff ombudsperson at Hampshire College and mediator/trainer in the Smith College Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. Prior to that, she worked as a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court qualified mediator for the Mediation and Training Collaborative in Greenfield and helped oversee the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Face-to-Face mediation program in Holyoke, Northampton, and Greenfield small-claims courts. The ombudsperson/chief culture officer position is new at HCC. Occhialini has worked in the mediation field since 2013. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College, a law degree from American University’s Washington College School of Law, and a certificate in the foundations of organizational ombudsman practice from the International Ombudsman Assoc.

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Peter Novak, general agent of Charter Oak Financial, a MassMutual firm, was inducted into the GAMA International Management Hall of Fame on March 18 in recognition of his career-long contributions to and leadership in the financial-services industry. A 35-year industry veteran, Novak has been a MassMutual field leader since joining the company in 1995. Under the leadership of Novak and his partner, General Agent Brendan Naughton, Charter Oak has grown regionally to include presence in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. The firm has historically won MassMutual’s most prestigious awards for growth and leadership. Novak previously served as general agent to MassMutual’s Rochester, N.Y. agency; co-general agent at the New England/Robinson Co. in Waterbury, Conn.; and as an agent at New York Life Insurance Co. Novak has been a GAMA member since 1985, with service to the boards of both GAMA International (2015-17) and the GAMA Foundation (2004-06). A contributor to the organization’s research, publications, and conferences, he has been recognized regularly with numerous GAMA awards. In addition to his work with GAMA, Novak is the co-founder of the Charter Oak Fund, Charter Oak’s charitable arm, which supports numerous local philanthropic causes and organizations; a member of the board of trustees of the Kosciuszko Foundation; and a board member of the Central European Institute (CEI) at Quinnipiac University. In 2013, he and his wife, Kasia, established the Novak Family Polish Chair at the university in support of CEI to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Eastern European countries with developing economies. His travels to Poland in this capacity have been instrumental in bridging the gap between the business and insurance industries here and in Poland.

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Jennifer Lawton

David Hess

Suzanne Mlinarcik

The Dowd Agencies, LLC announced the promotion of Jennifer Lawton to vice president of Insurance Operations, and the addition of David Hess as an insurance producer and Suzanne Mlinarcik as a commercial account manager and marketer. Lawton, who began her career with Dowd in 2014, was formerly the agencies’ personal-lines manager. In her new position, she provides leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of systems and procedures that align with Dowd’s organizational strategic initiatives, helping to ensure the achievement of business results. She also serves as the primary advisor to the company’s senior executive leadership team on operational efficiencies. A certified insurance service representative, Lawton received her associate degree in business from Holyoke Community College. She is the chairperson and program coordinator for Distinguished Young Women of Greater Easthampton, a scholarship program for high-school girls. Hess is responsible for writing personal, commercial, and life-insurance plans at Dowd. He brings more than 14 years of experience to his role at Dowd. After graduating from UMass Amherst in 2003, he worked as an insurance agent with a local agency until his recent transition to the Dowd Agencies. He is licensed as a producer for property, casualty, life, and health insurance in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Mlinarcik is responsible for marketing new and renewal business and managing in-house accounts. She has been an insurance professional for more than 25 years, specializing in commercial insurance and training and mentoring employees. Her career began at an insurance agency in Connecticut, where she climbed the ranks from a part-time employee to manager of the Commercial Lines department. She eventually stepped into the role of senior account manager, where she mentored new hires and managed her own client portfolio. Mlinarcik is an active member of the motorcycle community, regularly participating in charitable events including Brightside’s Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive/Run, Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, and the Wicked in Pink Cancer Run.

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Bruce Holley

Kimberly Jennison

Florence Bank recently announced that Bruce Holley and Kimberly Jennison have been named recipients of the President’s Club Award for 2019. The President’s Club program affords employees opportunities to nominate their peers for the honor, which recognizes superior performance, customer service, and overall contributions to Florence Bank. Holley, an e-banking technology specialist in the main office’s eBanking Department, joined Florence Bank in 2015 and has 20 years of technology experience. He is a Springfield Technical Community College graduate and serves his community as a member of the board of directors for the Therapeutic Equestrian Center of Holyoke. Jennison, a customer-service specialist in the main office’s Customer Service Center, joined Florence Bank in 2014 and has nine years of banking experience.

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Timothy Garstka

Eastern States Exposition announced that Timothy Garstka has joined ESE and will serve as the organization’s director of Sales. Garstka comes to ESE from his position at Williams Distributing in Chicopee, where he served as Sales manager and Brand Marketing manager. He has more than 15 years of experience in strategic direction, coaching and counseling, performance management, and revenue growth, overseeing inside and outside sales professionals. His skills range from direct sales management and revenue growth to team building and training initiatives. Prior to joining Williams Distributing, Garstka was a Field Sales manager for Molson/Coors Brewing Co. in Burlington, Vt., and worked as a salesperson for Burke Beverage in Chicopee. As director of Sales, he will be responsible for the oversight of the department, including the extensive number of year-round events held at ESE, Big E sponsorships and vendor/concessionaire space sales, advance ticket-sales outreach, and group sales. Garstka graduated from West Springfield High School in 1991. He serves as the vice president of the East Longmeadow Baseball Assoc. and is a former board member of the Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter. He and his wife, Christine, are active volunteers for local Jimmy Fund events. He was also an assistant golf professional at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield and the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Wanda Mooney

Wanda Mooney, associate-broker with Coldwell Banker Upton Massamont Realtors, has been awarded the 2018 Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite. Only the top 5% of all sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for this group. Mooney also received the 2018 Platinum Award from the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley and the Platinum Award from Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors.

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The Westfield Starfires and Director of Baseball Operations Evan Moorhouse announced the hiring of East Longmeadow native and former Baltimore Orioles prospect Frank Crinella to serve as special advisor to Baseball Operations. Crinella comes to the Starfires after spending four seasons playing in the Orioles farm system, both in the infield and outfield. The Merrimack College graduate and former NE-10 Player of the Year is no stranger to summer collegiate baseball. Crinella has made stops at each of the three major summer leagues in New England, the FCBL (Pittsfield Suns), NECBL (Holyoke Blue Sox), and Cape Cod League (Bourne Braves). His responsibilities will vary from day to day, ranging from promotional execution to community engagement to helping players get acclimated to summer baseball.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Company Notebook

Girls Inc. of Holyoke Is Now Girls Inc. of the Valley

HOLYOKE — Poised to boost its reach three-fold over the next five years, Girls Inc. of Holyoke has chosen a new name — Girls Inc. of the Valley — to embody its bigger, wider impact across Western Mass. The agency will keep its headquarters in Holyoke, said Executive Director Suzanne Parker at a press conference this morning at WGBY’s headquarters in downtown Springfield, and stay as committed as ever to the city of its origin. But with Girls Inc. members now hailing from Springfield, Chicopee, South Hadley, and other surrounding communities, a name change was certainly needed. Girls from area communities will continue to benefit from Girls Inc. of the Valley programs held at the Holyoke center headquarters on everything from literacy to leadership, said Parker, but the agency is also expanding into surrounding communities and has partnered to work inside 10 schools, including Springfield’s Chestnut Academy Middle School and Chicopee’s Bellamy Middle School and Dupont Middle School.

CommunicateHealth Celebrates 10th Anniversary

NORTHAMPTON — CommunicateHealth announced its 10th anniversary as a national consulting firm specializing in health information design. CommunicateHealth started as a consulting practice focusing on translating health information into plain language. Co-founders Xanthi Scrimgeour and Stacy Robison started the business in their Northampton attic. The couple quickly outgrew that space, eventually establishing an office on nearby Market Street. Over the past 10 years, the company has been successfully evolving into a full-service communications shop. The mission-based company works for some of the biggest names in healthcare and public health, including health-insurance companies, health systems, patient-advocacy groups, and government. They also take on projects for local hospitals and community organizations. CommunicateHealth is headquartered in Northampton with a second office in the Washington, D.C. area. It employs more than 65 employees across both offices. In 2018, the company recorded more than $12 million in sales.

Hazen Paper Co. Wins AIMCAL Product of the Year

HOLYOKE — Turning a simple box into an unusual ‘beauty and the beast’ packaging statement, Hazen Paper Co. was honored for the second year in a row with Product of the Year honors at the annual meeting of the Assoc. of International Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators (AIMCAL), held recently in Palm Beach, Calif. The winning entry was a folding carton titled “The Spirit of Innovation” for prestige luxury box maker Autajon Packaging USA, which featured a three-dimensional, jewel-toned snake and a female model whose face transformed from flawless to gorgeously reptilian when the box is tilted. The folding carton was made with precisely registered custom color-motion holography that reflects and refracts light to bring the snake’s sinuous curves to life and allows the woman’s face and eye to blaze with unexpected snake-like gleam. The box is embossed with a snakeskin pattern and finished with a soft-touch coating. Inside, a sea-green coating contrasts with the rich black exterior. Hazen also received a “Product Excellence” award for Benefit Cosmetics’ Hoola Quickie Contour Stick packaging, created with silver Ultracure acrylic-coated metallized polyester laminated to paperboard, offset-printed in transparent and opaque colors, and embossed. Judges rewarded the package for its extensive use of embossing, halftone reproduction, tight registration, and vivid green interior.

Complete Payroll Solutions Reports Record Growth

SPRINGFIELD — Complete Payroll Solutions announced it saw more than 100% year-over-year revenue growth compared to a year ago, setting a record pace of new customer acquisitions. The momentum reflects the company’s investment in its people and processes to better serve clients. This momentum is evidenced by several highlights from 2018, including four location openings in Wakefield, Mass., White Plains, N.Y., West Warwick, R.I., and Portsmouth, N.H.; 35 new employees across all offices and an expanded sales force with 10 additional salespeople, providing enhanced resources in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Connecticut; a new HR consulting division that delivers local, personalized HR solutions to clients; partnerships with industry leaders like BankRI, Brookline Bank, and First Ipswich Bank, along with the company’s continued relationship with Webster Bank; and the addition of iSolved, an HCM technology, to complement its existing platform, Kronos. Together, the solutions help clients with their workforce-management processes, including payroll, time and attendance, benefits, and HR to recruit, onboard, and manage employees. Founded in 2003 as a startup venture by owners with a long tradition in the industry, Complete Payroll Solutions now has 14 locations throughout the Northeast with 150 employees, and services over 6,000 clients across all 50 states.

Financial Times Ranks Isenberg’s Online MBA First among U.S. Programs

AMHERST — The online MBA offered by the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst has been ranked first in the U.S. and third in the world by the Financial Times. With one of the largest and most established accredited online MBA programs in the country, the Isenberg School of Management has provided online education opportunities for nearly 16 years. More than 1,100 students are currently enrolled in the program. The Isenberg School stood out in the Financial Times’ 2019 rankings in a number of areas. The online MBA program ranked first for increase in salary after earning an MBA, with a 39% increase; first in the U.S. for total salary; and first for percentage of female faculty, with 45%. Furthermore, the program ranked fifth in online interaction, which measures how well alumni rate interactions between students, teamwork, and availability of faculty. Isenberg’s online MBA program offers an expansive course of study, from business analytics, finance, and healthcare administration to marketing and sports management. Isenberg students come from all 50 states and around the globe, and include physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and scientists.

Bay Path University Receives Grant for Student Internship Experiences

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding support from the Charles H. Hall Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., trustee, for its project, “Impacting the Community: Fostering Social Justice Through Student Internships.” The foundation’s support will benefit Bay Path undergraduate students who are performing internships at nonprofits in Hampden County, including Square One, the Jewish Community Center, and Girls Inc., all of whom service at-risk children and youth. Bay Path requires its traditional undergraduate students to complete a three- or six-credit internship, research project, or field-work experience, depending on their major, to ensure they have the opportunities to develop the skills and competencies that will help them launch their careers. This funding, which will cover four internships, will help relieve the financial worry that unpaid internships can bring for students. Many Bay Path students hold part-time jobs to make ends meet, and adding an unpaid internship to the mix can be stressful.

BFMC Receives Grants for Community Film Fund

PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) received two grant awards for its newly established Community Film Fund, which is a matching fund to help local nonprofit organizations create videos for their branding, marketing, fundraising, and social media. The grants were received from the Berkshire Bank Foundation and the Feigenbaum Foundation, each in the amount of $2,500. In today’s world, video messaging is becoming increasingly important. Wordstream, an online advertising company, states that the average user spends 88% more time on a website with video. Viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in a video compared to 10% when reading it in text, and an initial e-mail with a video receives an click-through rate increase of 96%. BFMC is in the process of raising $50,000 for this new initiative, which it expects to launch later this spring. BFMC is partnering with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires to provide information to local organizations about this opportunity.

Springfield College Students Volunteer in Trinidad and Tobago

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Physical Therapy Professor Kim Nowakowski led a group of graduate students in the health sciences at Springfield College on a global health service trip during spring break. For the third consecutive year, Nowakowski’s group, together with healthcare professionals from Trinidad and Tobago, provided a National Fall Prevention Program in Trinidad and Tobago. The National Fall Prevention program in Trinidad and Tobago was developed based on a needs assessment conducted with physiotherapists from Total Rehabilitation Centre Limited and the Physiotherapy Assoc. of Trinidad and Tobago (PATT). PATT is the sole professional body that represents all physiotherapists in Trinidad and Tobago. Total Rehabilitation Centre Limited was established in 2007 to provide quality healthcare in a friendly, compassionate environment that is geared towards facilitating healing and return to the function of living. Carla Rauseo, a 2005 alumna of the Springfield College physical therapy program who is a physical therapist and co-owner of Total Rehabilitation and a member of PATT, initiated the collaborative effort with Springfield College’s physical therapy program. Since the initiation of the program, the Stay Steady Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has been created to promote sustainability of the Stay Steady Fall Prevention Program, and the involvement of Springfield College has been instrumental to provide the screenings, Rauseo said.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Briefcase

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 Enlgand. 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].

Jewish Nursing Home, Six Other Facilities Reach Settlement with State

BOSTON — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced that the state reached settlements with seven nursing homes, including Jewish Nursing Home of Longmeadow, after an investigation found “systemic failures” at the facilities that led to the death or injury of some residents. About $500,000 in penalties were announced during a news conference Wednesday, the Boston Globe reported. The seven facilities will now be enrolled in strict compliance programs and must undergo safety and care-quality improvements. Settlements were reached with Jewish Nursing Home of Longmeadow (which received an $85,000 fine), Oxford Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Haverhill ($180,000), Wakefield Center in Wakefield ($30,000), the Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Everett ($40,000), Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westboro ($37,500), Braemoor Health Center in Brockton, and Woodbriar Health Center in Wilmington. Synergy Health Centers, which owns Braemoor and Woodbriar, is banned from operating in Massachusetts for seven years. Synergy will pay between $100,000 and $200,000 in fines.

Phase 3 Complete at Atwood Professional Campus

NORTHAMPTON — A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled for Friday, April 5 at 1 p.m. at the site of phase 3 of the Atwood Professional Campus located at 15 Atwood Dr. in Northampton. This 66,000-square-foot, Class A, three-story professional office building compliments the existing office buildings located across the street at 8 and 22 Atwood Dr., immediately off exit 18 on I-91. Both previous buildings are fully occupied, with notable tenants including Cooley Dickinson Health Care Corp., Clinical & Support Options Inc., and New England Dermatology. The new building was erected at the site of the former Clarion Inn & Conference Center and is designed to appeal to professional and medical office tenants. The owners of Northwood Development, LLC — Edward O’Leary, Eileen O’Leary Sullivan, and Susan O’Leary Mulhern — developed this project. The construction of the building was completed in January 2019. The Hampshire County Probate and Family Court has leased 22,000 square feet in the new building consisting of the entire first floor along with a portion of the second floor. Cooley Dickinson Health Care Corp. has also leased 7,682 square feet on the second floor for medical offices, and construction for that space is currently underway. Development Associates of Agawam, the project manager and leasing agent for the project, has been developing commercial and industrial property throughout the Pioneer Valley for more than 35 years.

Employer Confidence Inches Up in February

BOSTON — Business confidence rebounded modestly during February as optimism about the state and national economies outweighed a darkening outlook among Massachusetts manufacturers. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index gained 0.5 points to 58.2 after dropping in January to its lowest level since October 2016. Confidence remains within optimistic territory but has lost 6.8 points during the past 12 months. The February increase was driven by a 3.4% jump in employer views of the state economy and a 3.3% rise for the national economy. The government announced last week that the U.S. economy grew at a 2.9% rate in 2018, matching 2015 as the biggest increase since the end of the 2007-09 Great Recession. “Employers remain generally optimistic about a state economy that continues to run at full-employment levels and a U.S. economy that is projected to grow by 2.2% this year” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. “At the same time, the erosion of confidence among Massachusetts manufacturers during the past 12 months raises some concern about the long-term sustainability of the recovery.”

Grant Funds Opioid-addiction Treatment in Two County Jails

AMHERST — In what could serve as a model for tackling one of the nation’s top public-health crises, a UMass Amherst epidemiology researcher is teaming up with two Western Mass. sheriff’s offices to design, implement, and study an opioid-treatment program for jail detainees in Franklin and Hampshire counties. Funded with a $1.5 million grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the three-year project aims to deliver medications to some 500 detainees who agree to treatment, and connect them to follow-up care through a comprehensive community re-entry program after their release. Elizabeth Evans, assistant professor in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences and one of the grant recipients, will collect data from all the stakeholders to measure the project’s outcomes. “The idea is to distill the lessons learned into a playbook or guide that can be used in jails in Massachusetts and across the nation,” she said. “Evidence supports the use of medications to treat opioid-use disorder. This model signifies a willingness of the sheriffs to deliver care to reduce recidivism and to save people’s lives.” Evans will help Franklin County Sheriff Christopher Donelan, Assistant Superintendent Ed Hayes, and their staff expand and formalize the groundbreaking opioid treatment they began offering inmates in 2015 at the county jail in Greenfield. She also will work with Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane, Assistant Superintendent Melinda Cady, and their staff to implement the same program in the Northampton jail.

Hampden County Bar Assoc. Offers Two Law School Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. is now accepting applications for the John F. Moriarty Scholarship and the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship. The John F. Moriarty Scholarship is available to any Hampden County resident who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school for the 2019-20 academic year. Applicants must have been residents of Hampden County for at least five years. The deadline date for the John F. Moriarty Scholarship is May 31. The Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship is available to any veteran with an honorable discharge or a current member of the U.S. military who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school in New England for the 2019-20 year. The deadline for the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship is May 15. Both scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Applications and additional information are available by contacting Caitlin Glenn at the Hampden County Bar Assoc. at (413) 732-4660 or [email protected] or by visiting www.hcbar.org/about-us/scholarships/.

YouthWorks Program Seeks Employers to Participate in Summer-jobs Program

SPRINGFIELD — The MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board will hold a press conference on Friday, April 5 to launch its 2019 YouthWorks summer-jobs campaign. The event will take place at 1 p.m. at the Reed Institute, located at 152 Notre Dame St., Westfield. The agency’s goal is to place up to 800 youth in summer jobs. Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan will be joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos to announce the summer youth-employment initiative. Also in attendance will be state Sen. James Welch and state Reps. Joseph Wagner, John Velis, Jose Tosado, Aaron Vega, Carlos Gonzalez, and Bud Williams. Each year, thousands of YouthWorks applications are received for a few hundred jobs. Employer participation is paramount to ensure a successful summer for youth between ages 14 and 21. Youth employed through the YouthWorks summer-jobs program will earn $12 per hour, work an average of 125 hours over six weeks, and receive 15 hours of training in workplace-readiness skills and workplace safety. Employers who are interested in hiring a youth, becoming a YouthWorks worksite, or donating money to help pay the wages for a youth to work should contact Kathryn Kirby, manager of Youth Employment and Workforce Programs, at (413) 755-1359.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 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

James G. Hunt, DDS, P.C., 148 Amity St., Amherst, MA 01002. James G. Hunt, 24 Canterbury Lane, Amherst, MA 01002. Dental services.

CHICOPEE

L.A. Cleaning Inc., 189 Broadway St., # 2, Chicopee, MA 01020. Leonardo Alvares, same. Commercial and residential cleaning services.

EASTHAMPTON

Let the Fur Fly Inc., 45 Westview Terrace, Easthampton, MA 01027. Kate M. Hancock, same. Mobile dog grooming services.

GREENFIELD

Kobe Company Inc., 2 Solon St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Xinou Zheng, same. Restaurant.

Looky Here Inc., 28 Chapman St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Hannah Brookman, same. To promote and develop an organization for providing free and inexpensive access to arts programming and materials.

Moonlight Rose Inc., 151 Smead Hill Road, Greenfield, MA 01301. David Davenport, same. To hold real estate.

LUDLOW

M. Trant Campbell, Esq., P.C., 119 Winsor St., Ludlow, MA 01056. M. Trant Campbell, 7 Inwood Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Practice of law.

SOUTH HADLEY

Luke Stronger Inc., C/O Ryan Bradley, President, 8 Spring Meadow Road, South Hadley, MA 01075. Ryan Bradley, same. Raise funds to support families paying bills related to cancer and other medical conditions, support for medical research, and all other lawful charitable purposes.

SPRINGFIELD

Mapleleaf Holdings Inc., 311 Industry Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Todd A. Goodrich, same. Logistics and warehousing.

WARE

KJB Affiliates Inc., 31 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor, Ware, MA 01082. Kevin Brown, same. E-commerce.

Moore Printing Inc., 27 North St., Ware, MA 01082. Jeffery R. Moore, same. Printing, copying, fax services.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Advanced Healthcare Consulting
163 Northampton Road
Kathleen Haughton

Athena’s Pizza
65 University Dr.
Kemalettin Ibas

IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen
One East Pleasant St., Suite 2
IYA TOO, LLC

Stolle Intelligent Machine Consulting
222 North East St., Apt. 4
Frank Stolle, Heyue Stolle

Tree of Life
1261 South East St.
Andrew Hatfield

BELCHERTOWN

Ace Repair and Maintenance
9 Eastview Dr.
Anthony Ceria Jr.

Amy’s Animals
170 Jackson St.
Amy Clegg

Beauty of Orchards
1 Main St.
Charisma Som

Brett’s Property Service
549 South Washington St.
Brett Crowther

Feathers & Fur Pet Care Services, LLC
589 Federal St.
Peggy McLeod, Robert McLeod

Kitchen Works II
270 West St.
James Austin

CHICOPEE

Express Mini Mart
95 School St.
Muhammad Khawasa

Health Science Academy Booster Club
820 Front St.
Danielle Hill, Carrie Vickers

Lab Rats Medical Courier
37 John St.
Ellery Brevard

LightHouse Realty
1199 Grattan St.
Vaycheslav Fokgha

MCL Landscaping
15 Yorktown Court
Jason Cancel, Ashley Harder

Medical Resources Home Health Corp.
450 Memorial Dr., Suite 401
G. Scott Herman

DEERFIELD

Leo’s Table
55A North Main St.
Jennifer Howard

On Cue Global
8 Old Main St.
Katherine Arms

EASTHAMPTON

Dogwood Trees
8 Groveland St.
Stephen Chute

Embark Films
116 Pleasant St., Suite 245
Dmitry Gordievsky

Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy
94 Cottage St.
Paul Sise

SET Americas Inc.
180 Pleasant St., Suite 207
Christopher Bakker

Tech 180 Corp.
180 Pleasant St., Suite 211
Christopher Bakker

EAST LONGMEADOW

A & E Styles
2 North Main St.
Emanuela Hernandez

Ichiban
422 North Main St.
Hong Huang

Justin Howell Site Welding Services
475 Somers Road
Justin Howell

Lambert & Pryor Insurance Agency
595 North Main St.
Mark Lambert

GREENFIELD

Bedrooms by Andy’s
329 Deerfield St.
Joseph Easton

Endless Beauty Boutique
83 Thayer Road
Tammy Zellmann

Eversource Energy
215 Shelburne Road
NStar Electric Co.

Extreme Styles
34 Bank Row
Linda Peters

Greenfield Coffee
1 Bank Row
Curtis Rich

Homespun by Andy’s
329 Deerfield St.
Joseph Easton

Kevin’s Auto Body & Sales
35 Montague City Road
Kevin LaBelle

Lucy Fagella Pottery
86 Leyden Road
Lucy Fagella

Magickal Moments
72 Smith St.
Robert Cross, Cindy Cross

Margaret’s Cleaning Service
54 Grove St.
Margaret Fisher

Mr. Hamdi’s Tailoring
367 Main St.
Hamdi Yildiz

Sudzway Laundromat
343 Federal St.
Xin On Zheng, Ming Yan Lu

HOLYOKE

Jay Bug Apparel
206 Pine St., Apt. 2
Jesus Tanon

Kim Lee Nails
322 Appleton St.
Luy Nguyen

Lacus Systems
245 Lacus Dr.
Michael Hearn

Muse Custom Framing
220 South Water St.
Debra Luzny

New Horizons Child Care
189 Pine St.
Felicita Lopez

The Right Touch Painting
1069 Main St.
Ramon Ortiz

Sadie Spins Yarn
65 Sycamore St.
Sadie Cora

Stop and Go
399 Hillside Ave.
Rajendra Modi

T-Mobile
50 Holyoke St., Suite D263
Chris Miller

LUDLOW

Bella Couture Salon & Day Spa
154 East St.
Michelle Ruark

SAS Comfort Shoes
433 Center St.
Donna Wishart

Warrior Nation Xtreme Fighters Alliance
885 East St.
Jess Camp

NORTHAMPTON

1812 Paint and Body
130 Spring St.
Kristopher Pease

Arrive Yoga
90 King St.
Lise Lawrence

Duffy Tire Service
252 Bridge St.
James Duffy

Eliza Rose Psychotherapy
40 Center St., Suite 1
Eliza Daniels

(Fun)struction
2 Conz St., #38
Brent Anderson

Genesis of Northampton
347 King St.
Carla Cosenzi-Zayac

Hair Etc.
2 Conz St., Unit 8
Kathleen Mologoski

Northampton Coffee
269 Pleasant St.
Annabelle Lytle-Rich

Old English Services
68 Williams St.
Robert Englaish

Orein Arts
161 South St., #1R
Nicholas Maione

Riddle and Jinx
48 Country Way
Emily Lopuch

Salon 68
2 Conz St., Unit 8
Robin LaFleur

Smith Corner Convenience
8-10 Green St.
Mohamed Abdulazeez

Tart Baking Co.
192 Main St.
Annabelle Lytle-Rich

Yesko Group
336 Hatfield St., Apt. D
Yao Kouame, Rodolphe Silvere

PALMER

Mind Over Matter
1223 Thorndike St.
Emily Arena

Ortiz Trinity Services
46 Walnut St.
Pamela Ortiz

Palmer Antiques Co-op, LLC
1239 South Main St.
Louise Krassler, Michael Krassler

Positivity Magic, LLC
2064 Main St.
Jonas Cain

Pure Flight Disc Golf
1478 North Main St.
Jeffrey Fleury, Pete Charron

R.J. Foskit Building & Remodeling
42 Barker St.
Ronald Foskit

Rondeau’s Dairy Bar, LLC
1300 Ware Road
Michael Rondeau

SPRINGFIELD

Angel’s Auto Detailing
1122 St. James Ave.
Angel Rivera

Angie’s Elegance Boutique
88 Commonwealth Ave.
Angela Soto

Boriken
344 Bay St.
Jahaira Torres

Carodan
125 Marsden St.
Carolina Velasquez

Centro de Herbalife
195 Pine St.
Maria Perez

Exclusive Flooring
56 Lois St.
Deanna Silva

The Final Touch Barber Shop
821 State St.
Clarence Smith

Forest Park Real Estate & Financial Services
668 Dickinson St.
Son Vo

Hafey Funeral Service & Cremation
494 Belmont Ave.
Forastiere Family

Kajukembo Self Defense
441 White St.
Glenn Sullivan

Kings and Queens Clothing
1655 Boston Road
Bria Wilson

Lily Crow Aesthetics
899 Carew St.
Lilian Ramos David

Los Bravos Restaurant
1003 St. James Ave.
Ronald Soto

Nick’s Auto Parts
13 Naismith Place
Usman Nadeen

Nidia Cleaning
48 Kenwood Park
Nidia Perez Luna

Otero Multi Services
97 Ardmore St.
Raysa Otero

Racsey Transport
41 Tyler St.
Carlos Otero

Radio Mi Casa y Serviremos a Jehova
66 Sorrento St.
Elvin Rivera

Star KS Transformation
917 Sumner Ave.
Anthony Starks

Taylor Made Communication
1500 Main St., Suite 1
Michael Taylor

Tejada Gonzalez Market
21 Locust St.
Carlos Tejada

Unique Beauty Salon
170 Boston Road
Suanne Murrell

United Unlimited Construction
328 Allen St.
Christopher Wright

WESTFIELD

Creative Little Minds
419 West Road
Tia Boisseau

Guidance for Inner Peace
5 Noble Ave.
Janice Pagano

Kimberly Hatch Photography
77 Mill St.
Kimberly Hatch

Northeast Paving
311 East Mountain Road
Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC

Responsible Driving of Westfield
132 Elm St.
Responsible Driving of Westfield

Western Mass Demolition Corp.
64 Medeiros Way
Western Mass Demolition Corp.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

DNS Construction, LLC
180 Kings Highway
Nilso Desa

Evgo Services, LLC
143 Park Ave.
Morris Zagha

Evgo Services, LLC
2068 Riverdale St.
Morris Zagha

Imedia Studio
433 Cold Spring Ave.
Denis Iushkov

Ricardo Robles Transportation
190 Day St.
Ricardo Robles

Roy Phoenix Property Management
59 Hewitt St.
Roy Phoenix

SMD and Associates
343 Birnie Ave.
Suzanne Demers

Super Washing Well Laundry
1126 Union St.
David Cortis

The Venetian Bakery
90 Baldwin St.
Adam Oliveri

WILBRAHAM

The Crispy Biscuit
2341 Boston Road
Alison Whitehill

The Massage Clinic
2341 Boston Road, Unit 301
Anne Ambrose

Mitchell Mechanicals
87 Manchonis Road
Russell Mitchell

Touch of G.
2141 Boston Road, Unit K
Gilmarys Marrero

Wilbraham Commons
269 Stony Hill Road
Chris Bowden

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Adams, Katherine M.
6 King George Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/22/19

Baker, Jennifer
a/k/a Thompson, Jennifer
253 Amherst Road Apt. D6
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/21/19

Blakely, Jason Michael
54 Beverly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/20/19

Breor, Laurie
14 Columbia Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Central Mass Interiors
Norton, Sandra L.
a/k/a Weber, Sandra L.
65 Regewood Dr.
Phillpston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/19

Cognac, Matthew R.
58 Allison Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Conklin, Joseph R.
Conklin, Katelyn C.
45 William St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/21/19

DeAngelis, Michael T.
DeAngelis, Amy
125 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/20/19

Fontaine, Richard R.
35 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Fortier, Kim
88 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/27/19

Foxe, William
Foxe, Rachel
a/k/a Williams, Rachel
15 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/26/19

Frazer, Kenneth E.
110 North Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/19/19

Germain, Jennifer A.
130 Edgewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/19/19

Goodreau, Christine M.
14 Cresent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/24/19

Hallums, Johnny R.
791 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/20/19

Hoffmann, Mark D.
1379 Main St.
Lancaster, MA 01523
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/21/19

Holt, Eric B.
14 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/27/19

LeBlanc, Sarah Marie
53 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Lisi, Savannah
16 Montgomery Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/19

McCarthy, Brian P.
71 South Westfield St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/25/19

Miranda, Jesvier R.
406 Fernbank Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/19/19

Raimer, Josephine A.
2 Harvest Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/20/19

Ray Corbeil’s Lawncare
Corbeil, Raymond S.
26 Corey Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/21/19

Sandomierski, Tammy L.
62 Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/27/19

Santiago, Jesenia
28 Nathaniel St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/19/19

Silvestri, Kelly
55 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/20/19

Smith, Shanice
a/k/a Raschilla, Shanice
14 King Ave., Unit 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/19

Southwick Computer Service
Cranston, Robert E.
4 Island Pond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/19/19

Thang, Carrie Lyn
26 Easy Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/21/19

Williamson, Julie M.
Levine, Juile M.
17 Crandall St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/25/19

Woolley, Mason Kenneth
434 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/22/19

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 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

ASHFIELD

837 Murray Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: 837 Murray Road TR
Seller: Murray Road TR
Date: 02/28/19

CHARLEMONT

1689 Route 2
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $151,400
Buyer: Robert D. Burrington
Seller: Burrington IRT
Date: 03/01/19

DEERFIELD

69 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Shamey
Seller: Michael Magelinski
Date: 03/01/19

12 North Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Austin J. Snape
Seller: Joshua D. Schimmel
Date: 03/01/19

30 Stillwater Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John Oates
Seller: Richard J. Baranoski
Date: 03/12/19

ERVING

15 Maple Ave.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Jason L. Robinson
Seller: Justin A. Fellows
Date: 02/27/19

157 North St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Justin A. Fellows
Seller: Edwin E. Flagg
Date: 02/28/19

GILL

180 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Robert Higgins
Seller: Calvin T. Parsons
Date: 02/27/19

GREENFIELD

73 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: David A. Durrell
Seller: Saul Sherter
Date: 03/06/19

155 South Shelburne Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Douglas C. Ewing
Seller: Gene R. Crochier
Date: 02/28/19

41 Stevens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Peirce
Seller: Leslie A. Zraunig
Date: 03/01/19

31 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Paul D. McWilliams
Seller: Finn, William T., (Estate)
Date: 03/01/19

LEVERETT

100 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Jennie M. Brannen
Seller: Woodard, Philip O., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/19

LEYDEN

87 Bell Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Dempsey
Seller: Harris, William S., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/19

MONTAGUE

11 Central St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Nash
Seller: Freedom Credit Union
Date: 03/01/19

NEW SALEM

16 Old Petersham Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Roger L. Hughes
Seller: Dorothy A. Laukaitis
Date: 02/28/19

ORANGE

49 Cherry St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $210,080
Buyer: Kenneth M. Capasso
Seller: Brian N. Bernard
Date: 03/11/19

32 Coombs Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Robert Czerpak
Seller: PNC Bank
Date: 03/01/19

426 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: 426 East River St. LLC
Seller: Silver Property Investments
Date: 02/28/19

80 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Diana M. Watkins
Seller: Richard Fairman
Date: 03/08/19

47 Shelter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Gilbert J. Harrison
Seller: Joseph A. Easton
Date: 02/27/19

179 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $121,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Brian M. Covel
Date: 03/05/19

SHELBURNE

10 Old Greenfield Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brian Calder-McBride
Seller: Dennis P. McBride
Date: 03/08/19

SHUTESBURY

273-275 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Yecheng Yang
Seller: Northeast Market Trade
Date: 02/28/19

WHATELY

Dickinson Hill Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Quonquont Farm LLC
Seller: Nelson, Wayne S., (Estate)
Date: 03/07/19

267 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jacob A. Macko
Seller: Michael P. Hayden
Date: 03/08/19

9 Mieczkowski Circle
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $249,650
Buyer: Phillip R. Allard
Seller: Joanne M. Dickinson
Date: 03/01/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

62 Alhambra Circle North
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Poplar Development LLC
Seller: Moonyean M. Field
Date: 02/28/19

15 Mardale Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Daniel T. Balbony
Seller: Joan A. Tetreault
Date: 03/06/19

27 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: James D. Dipinto
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 02/28/19

30 Royal Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sharleen Diaz
Seller: Volodymyr Boyko
Date: 02/28/19

141 South St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Erik J. Wagner
Seller: Michael F. Albro
Date: 03/08/19

151 Valley Brook Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Anthony C. Albano
Seller: Daniel J. Grabowski
Date: 03/12/19

51 Wrenwood Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $233,100
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Lynne A. Rogerson
Date: 03/05/19

BLANDFORD

1 Diane Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: David Galpin
Seller: Daniel P. Loris
Date: 03/01/19

BRIMFIELD

151 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Phat D. Ly
Seller: Sam Zhao
Date: 03/01/19

167 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Andrew Filler
Seller: Gail L. West
Date: 02/27/19

CHICOPEE

18 Casino Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: College Of Our Lady
Seller: Judith A. Cadden
Date: 03/01/19

519 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Lemay
Seller: Jennifer L. Lemay
Date: 02/27/19

15 Como Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $243,900
Buyer: Shannon E. Carmody
Seller: Shan S. Zhao
Date: 02/28/19

20 Concord St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jeremy Rivas
Seller: Matthew J. Corrado
Date: 03/01/19

49 Cyman Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Amidon
Seller: Charlene Dominik
Date: 03/11/19

46 Emmet St.
Chicopee, MA 01119
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Sara D. Barnes
Seller: Timothy M. Hurley
Date: 02/28/19

24 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Victor M. Sanchez
Seller: Stallings Realty Group
Date: 03/05/19

162 Hampden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Krista Surprenant
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 03/11/19

111 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Lemire
Seller: Suzanne T. Cote
Date: 03/08/19

21 Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jeremy S. Armitage
Seller: Majkowski, Robert F., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/19

Olivine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 52 Perrault Street LLC
Seller: Olivine Realty Corp.
Date: 03/12/19

66 Perrault St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 52 Perrault Street LLC
Seller: Olivine Realty Corp.
Date: 03/12/19

14 Perry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Stacy Bernier
Seller: Joann M. Garelli
Date: 03/01/19

556 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $205,900
Buyer: Benjamin Perez
Seller: Mister Mister LLC
Date: 02/28/19

12 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Justin E. Packard
Seller: Christopher Phillips
Date: 03/08/19

41 Wilmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Richard L. Dion
Seller: Felix L. Lopez
Date: 02/28/19

Yvonne St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: 52 Perrault Street LLC
Seller: Olivine Realty Corp.
Date: 03/12/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

9 Laurence Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Robert A. Holden
Seller: James B. Harris
Date: 03/08/19

299 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Michael Carabetta
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 03/08/19

32 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Thompson
Seller: Vincent Desantis
Date: 03/08/19

GRANVILLE

550 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Joyce M. Donohue
Seller: Steven R. Spencer
Date: 03/01/19

HAMPDEN

119 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Cumberland Blues RT
Seller: Moran, Mary R., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/19

28 Commercial Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: 28 Commercial Drive LLC
Seller: Spartan Realty Inc.
Date: 02/28/19

41 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Derek Downey
Seller: Susan Robinson
Date: 03/06/19

47 Old Coach Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $438,800
Buyer: Nicole A. Contois
Seller: George C. Sarkis
Date: 03/08/19

16 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: 16 Somers Road LLC
Seller: Michael J. Sicbaldi LLP
Date: 03/01/19

HOLLAND

89 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Lunshou Wang
Seller: Donald F. Sanders
Date: 03/04/19

HOLYOKE

5-9 Hampshire St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Hampshire Row LLC
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 03/01/19

15 Holy Family Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Robert-Thomas Construction LLC
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 03/12/19

142 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Coakley Corp.
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/27/19

20 James St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Judy Murray
Seller: Rsquareb Properties LLC
Date: 02/27/19

253 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Dulude
Seller: Miriam J. Desprey
Date: 02/28/19

67 Merrick Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $149,350
Buyer: Robert K. Barron
Seller: Leslie R. Fenn
Date: 03/04/19

77 Nonotuck St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sonja Latimore
Seller: Jillian B. Carty
Date: 03/05/19

1825 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $329,500
Buyer: Holyoke Rentals LLC
Seller: Scott Family Properties
Date: 02/28/19

34 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ashanta C. Ester
Seller: David P. Micka
Date: 02/28/19

393-395 South Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $177,859
Buyer: AAD LLC
Seller: AAD LLC
Date: 03/08/19

LONGMEADOW

108 Avondale Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: 108 Avondale Road TR
Seller: Samuel J. Alston
Date: 03/07/19

136 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Eagle Crest RT
Seller: Shirley L. Dashnaw
Date: 03/05/19

34 Green Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $438,500
Buyer: Adam S. Katz
Seller: Brian A. Kimball
Date: 02/28/19

49 Hanover Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Matthew Castner
Seller: 88 Casino Terrace LLC
Date: 03/01/19

19 Kimberly Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: John Bonatakis
Seller: Charles Bonatakis
Date: 03/07/19

20 Laurel Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: 88 Casino Terrace LLC
Seller: Kenneth Costa
Date: 03/04/19

103 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Maxwell D. Sullivan
Seller: Christina Turgeon
Date: 02/27/19

224 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Suzanne White
Seller: Sherman E. Fein
Date: 03/01/19

200 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Zachary L. Jacobson
Seller: Inger E. Bolduc
Date: 02/28/19

68 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Jeffrey Kidd
Date: 02/28/19

43 Salem Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: James G. Kantany
Seller: David G. Chapdelaine
Date: 03/01/19

LUDLOW

56 Church St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Bettencourt
Seller: Pauline M. Lariviere
Date: 03/01/19

78 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Chad H. Abare
Seller: Edward R. Jalowski
Date: 03/11/19

204 Lawton St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Santucci
Seller: James R. Lamica
Date: 03/08/19

21 Park Terrace
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Paul Dube
Seller: Tara J. Bennett
Date: 03/01/19

MONSON

53 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jacob L. Haley
Seller: Elias Poulopoulos
Date: 02/28/19

2 Boston Road East
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Abimael Claudio
Seller: NRZ REO 10 LLC
Date: 03/08/19

80 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mahmood Realty LLC
Seller: Stanley E. Piecuch
Date: 02/28/19

PALMER

5-7 Beech St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Whitney Kusy
Seller: Richard N. Lavallee
Date: 03/11/19

2038 Central St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $130,100
Buyer: Grosz RT
Seller: Quicken Loans Inc.
Date: 03/11/19

5 Kelly Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Relo Direct Government
Seller: James P. Martin
Date: 03/04/19

1372 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Enisde Holdings LLC
Seller: Carol Henriques
Date: 02/27/19

1405-1415 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: KDV Realty LLC
Seller: George A. Roberts
Date: 02/28/19

430 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: William J. Lusty
Seller: William J. Lusty
Date: 03/08/19

31 Smith St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Christina Pelland
Seller: David B. Deraleau
Date: 03/12/19

1239 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: KRA Holdings LLC
Seller: Oliver L. Howlett
Date: 02/27/19

1243 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: KRA Holdings LLC
Seller: Oliver L. Howlett
Date: 02/27/19

125 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: John Hoy
Date: 03/12/19

SOUTHWICK

71 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Dorota Strycharz
Seller: Citibank
Date: 03/07/19

1 Pine St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Kim E. Jackson
Seller: Lawrence E. Durocher
Date: 02/28/19

49 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Norman Liquori
Seller: Mark R. Higgins
Date: 02/28/19

7 Tree Top Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: James L. Lobik
Seller: Michael A. Green
Date: 03/08/19

SPRINGFIELD

87-89 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $134,740
Buyer: Thomas Mejia
Seller: Giselle Reome
Date: 02/28/19

853 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Acevedo
Seller: James Niedbala
Date: 03/07/19

Bancroft St. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Martin Severino
Seller: Angel L. Berrios
Date: 03/04/19

59-61 Bancroft St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vyacheslav Privedenyuk
Seller: Guiseppe Cicchetti
Date: 03/08/19

34-36 Bartlett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: New Chapter Real Estate Development
Seller: Naif Manahi
Date: 03/04/19

28 Barton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jose Cordova
Seller: Jeffrie Bodon
Date: 03/12/19

100 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: J. L. Rodriguez-Nieves
Seller: Notre Dame Properties LLC
Date: 02/28/19

81 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Luis A. Andino-Vazquez
Seller: Emelina Figueroa
Date: 02/28/19

93 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,400
Buyer: Agustin Sosa
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 03/01/19

8-10 Braddock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Cherise Ellis
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 03/11/19

110 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $154,750
Buyer: Charlie Melo-Perez
Seller: Gabriel E. Sanchez
Date: 02/28/19

79 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $115,218
Buyer: Dorina Pearson
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/27/19

58 Brentwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Latara Green
Seller: Loren C. Green
Date: 03/08/19

98 Bretton Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,220
Buyer: Old Green Acres LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/28/19

34 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $132,840
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Samantha Laporte
Date: 03/05/19

15 Briardcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Nicole Brown
Seller: Van Q. Nguyen
Date: 03/01/19

74 Brighton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Katherine Copson
Seller: Jeremy Rivas
Date: 03/01/19

105-107 Buckingham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Isidoro Ramos-Parra
Seller: Sharon R. Kelly
Date: 03/06/19

14 Canton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Santiago Torres
Seller: Krista Surprenant
Date: 03/11/19

40 Champlain Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Grace Perez
Seller: Linda McNamara
Date: 02/27/19

122 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,001
Buyer: Thuy L. Seward
Seller: George E. Thompson
Date: 03/01/19

130 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Harry C. Alvarado
Seller: Edward J. Haluch
Date: 03/08/19

114 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Cristine M. White
Seller: Living Stone LLC
Date: 03/01/19

31 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,900
Buyer: Adam P. Gauthier
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/28/19

197 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Noelia M. Rodriguez
Seller: SLC Associates LLC
Date: 02/27/19

37 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Sandy Israel
Seller: Aaron E. Williams
Date: 03/06/19

376 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Luis Rosa
Seller: Harvey, Barbara Mary, (Estate)
Date: 02/28/19

1344-1352 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Martin Severino
Seller: Angel L. Berrios
Date: 03/04/19

204 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Carlos M. Rivera
Seller: Patrick A. McFarlin
Date: 02/28/19

15 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ana M. Fontanez
Seller: Properties R Us & Investments
Date: 02/28/19

31 Fitzgerald Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Joshua Flores
Seller: Thomas F. Fredette
Date: 02/28/19

87 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Luz Gonzalez
Date: 03/12/19

98 Freeman Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Edwin Abrew
Seller: Steven O. Chapman
Date: 02/28/19

37 Health Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Barbara L. Smith
Seller: Sharon Javier
Date: 02/28/19

203 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Paul Ouellette
Seller: Maria Vanegas
Date: 02/27/19

85 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Yomary Montilla
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/28/19

65 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Mariel Villafane-Camacho
Seller: Jose A. Sanchez
Date: 03/05/19

112 Leavitt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Emmanuel A. Rosario
Seller: Bianca Polk
Date: 03/01/19

108 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $168,200
Buyer: Nabil Arocho-Santiago
Seller: Antonio S. Henriques
Date: 03/08/19

111 Mayher St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Evan T. Dziuba
Seller: James Sanders
Date: 03/12/19

74 Nagle St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Tara A. Juzba
Seller: Davluc Investments LLC
Date: 03/08/19

34 Nantasket St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jose Diaz-Martinez
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 03/11/19

82-84 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Shani M. Vargas
Seller: Angel R. Sierra
Date: 02/28/19

173 Navajo Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Natividad Rios
Seller: Craig A. Comer
Date: 02/28/19

282 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Arthur S. Cain
Seller: Amy R. Bostian
Date: 02/28/19

194 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Janet Gomez
Seller: Chad T. Lynch
Date: 02/28/19

150 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,989
Buyer: OCWEN Loan Servicing LLC
Seller: James W. Denson
Date: 03/01/19

700 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Joshua Lacroix
Seller: Daniel R. Lacroix
Date: 02/28/19

65 Pinecrest Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Scott Woodaman
Seller: CIG 4 LLC
Date: 03/08/19

591 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Tony Lozano
Seller: Walter J. Langlois
Date: 03/05/19

28 Porter St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Rosado
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 03/08/19

42 Richelieu St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $213,400
Buyer: Oscar Monegro
Seller: Extremely Clean LLC
Date: 03/07/19

68-70 Rittenhouse Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Joel M. Marrero
Seller: Oden M. Gomez
Date: 02/28/19

116 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ram K. Tiwari
Seller: Caroline Keady
Date: 03/12/19

477 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Cherie A. Costa
Seller: Ann L. Albert
Date: 03/08/19

111 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Marisol Correa
Seller: Dominic M. Cessarini
Date: 03/11/19

5 Sedgewick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Willett
Seller: Jordan C. Leonard
Date: 03/04/19

110 Sierra Vista Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: John G. Wood
Seller: Agustin Morales
Date: 02/28/19

1584 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Pamela E. Coombs
Seller: Paula Euber
Date: 02/28/19

165 Sunridge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Luis Pacheco
Seller: Daniel Devine
Date: 03/01/19

37 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Ehle
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 02/27/19

7 Turner St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn H. Peterson
Seller: Timothy J. Willett
Date: 03/04/19

583 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jacob Savageau
Seller: I-Buysellhomes LLC
Date: 03/01/19

21 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $214,500
Buyer: Elizabeth Hayes
Seller: Kashmin Dinanath
Date: 03/08/19

82 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Cristi Carter
Seller: Picard, Nicole M., (Estate)
Date: 03/01/19

730-732 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,272
Buyer: Mamba Capital LLC
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/01/19

40-42 Willard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Francisco Leonardo
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 02/27/19

22 Winnipeg St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Pablo R. Margarin-Saro
Seller: Shane J. Gebo
Date: 02/28/19

90 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Jose A. Maldonado
Seller: William T. Raleigh
Date: 03/12/19

TOLLAND

305 Moreau Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $1,900,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Lerner
Seller: Songwood Partners LLC
Date: 03/08/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

861 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: B&B Properties LLC
Seller: Holly A. Krota
Date: 03/08/19

72 Bridle Path Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $274,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Scytkowski
Seller: Marie A. Devlin
Date: 02/27/19

54 Kelso Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Christy Real Estate LLC
Seller: James E. Crawford
Date: 02/27/19

1520 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Jason K. Devlin
Seller: Maroun N. Hannoush
Date: 03/05/19

483 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Jason W. Swindle
Seller: Beausoleil, Brian D., (Estate)
Date: 03/04/19

811 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Francis Sajjad
Date: 03/01/19

153 Poplar Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Marc Donahue
Seller: Mark Senecal
Date: 03/08/19

44 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Tara Rai
Seller: Veniamin Shokov
Date: 02/28/19

11 Stone Path Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Defranco
Seller: Strozzi, Theresa L., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/19

WESTFIELD

49 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: G. Ogochukwu-Odunukwe
Seller: David A. Harvey
Date: 03/07/19

28 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Roland J. Ducharme
Seller: Laura A. Caristi
Date: 02/28/19

79 Hawks Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Christopher K. Lyons
Date: 03/07/19

23 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Elizabeth Roy
Seller: Jose A. Santos
Date: 02/28/19

57 Orchard St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Martyn G. Green
Seller: Jeffrey Routhier
Date: 02/27/19

42 Queen St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jennie L. Ouellette
Seller: Patricia M. Johnson
Date: 02/28/19

907 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Seane M. Waterbury
Seller: Ted Madru
Date: 02/27/19

139 Wyben Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: James F. Sanders
Seller: Colin D. Neylon
Date: 03/12/19

WILBRAHAM

53 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Tugie
Seller: William W. Prendergast
Date: 02/28/19

39 Bridge St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Matias Templeman
Seller: Lisa J. Bolek
Date: 02/28/19

22 Carla Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $489,000
Buyer: Leslie Lyness
Seller: Mary A. Fusco
Date: 02/27/19

42 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $267,500
Buyer: Raymond G. Rowe
Seller: Linda J. Thomas
Date: 03/01/19

5 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Marianne C. Merritt
Seller: Marcia F. Arooth
Date: 02/28/19

4 Hunting Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Lydia M. Bell
Seller: Jonina Herter
Date: 02/27/19

2 Longview Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Mikko E. Nygren
Seller: William H. Sweeney
Date: 03/08/19

113 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Bertoncelli
Seller: Jean M. King
Date: 02/28/19

9 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Bruno Sessions
Seller: Kyle B. Hauser
Date: 02/28/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

88 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robert C. Stebbins
Seller: Holden, Doris R., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/19

20 Charles Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $289,050
Buyer: Isabel Smidy
Seller: Faith, Valerie J., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/19

41 High St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Hannah Holleman
Seller: Jan Dizard
Date: 02/28/19

44 Jenks St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $228,800
Buyer: Lisa A. Fontes
Seller: Mary L. Johnson
Date: 03/04/19

317 Meadow St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $391,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Matuszko
Seller: Matuszko, Joyce A., (Estate)
Date: 03/06/19

826 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,500
Buyer: Jie Liang
Seller: Gladys C. Rege TR
Date: 03/01/19

100 Sunderland Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: 100 Sunderland Road LLC
Seller: Jernigan FT
Date: 03/08/19

CHESTERFIELD

209 Old Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Michael F. Kinsella
Seller: Zakary H. McCready
Date: 03/08/19

BELCHERTOWN

355 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: Jerry N. Lachance
Seller: Erik Nedeau
Date: 02/28/19

18 Rainbow Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brian K. Noyes
Seller: Michael E. Stebenne
Date: 02/28/19

EASTHAMPTON

44 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $457,355
Buyer: Peter Y. Hoag
Seller: Alan Dietrich
Date: 03/08/19

5 Jessie Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $370,500
Buyer: Mark S. Silvers
Seller: Rainbow Properties LLC
Date: 03/01/19

43 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Christopher A. Webber
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/27/19

76 Phelps St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $285,900
Buyer: Lindsey Broussard
Seller: Patrick E. O’Neil
Date: 02/28/19

GRANBY

241 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Robert P. Turner
Seller: Gerald R. Archambault
Date: 02/27/19

375 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Jeanne F. Tower
Seller: Thomas G. Mercier IRT
Date: 02/28/19

165 Kendall St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Oziel Woodward
Seller: Kimberly A. Lachance
Date: 02/28/19

9 Lyman St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: William M. Swanigan
Seller: Michael A. Depino
Date: 02/28/19

65 South St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jake Q. Hebert
Seller: Silsby, Eleanor B., (Estate)
Date: 03/01/19

HADLEY

4 Crestview Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: James Michalopoulos
Seller: Orene J. Berg
Date: 03/01/19

5 Ladyslipper Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Kristi M. Stefanoni
Seller: Brigette A. Jason
Date: 02/27/19

70 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Mickey Long
Seller: Debtors Trust In Bankruptcy
Date: 03/06/19

HATFIELD

79 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Inc.
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 03/08/19

HUNTINGTON

23 Old Chester Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Ryan P. Foley
Seller: Dennis K. Meskevich
Date: 03/12/19

NORTHAMPTON

87 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01039
Amount: $3,250,000
Buyer: Pombridge Manor LLC
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 02/28/19

9 Corticelli St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Linnell
Seller: Hardy, Helen A., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/19

11 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $524,500
Buyer: Lauren E. Duncan
Seller: Sturbridge Development
Date: 03/11/19

5 Meroy Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,250,000
Buyer: Pombridge Manor LLC
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 02/28/19

9 Meroy Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $3,250,000
Buyer: Pombridge Manor LLC
Seller: Winterberry LLC
Date: 02/28/19

8 Middle St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $451,000
Buyer: Roger C. Taylor
Seller: Anne-Liesl Swogger
Date: 03/08/19

337 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $341,600
Buyer: Ian W. Gaida
Seller: James N. Wagner
Date: 03/08/19

SOUTH HADLEY

15 Bunker Hill
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Adrian J. Anderson
Seller: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Date: 03/08/19

6 Central Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Adriane L. Racine
Seller: Janice C. Bigelow
Date: 03/01/19

7 Chestnut Hill Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Maureen L. Callahan
Seller: Home Improvement Assocs.
Date: 03/01/19

12 Ferry St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $313,700
Buyer: Claire N. Shillington TR
Seller: Sarah Hart-Agudelo
Date: 02/28/19

81 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Gregory E. Quill
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/27/19

29 Hildreth Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Matthew F. Tatro
Seller: Meredith A. Hogarty
Date: 03/08/19

18 Maria Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Edwin H. Ordway
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/28/19

404 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Tina Wildhagen
Seller: Kevin Phillips
Date: 03/01/19

52 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Dana R. Katz
Seller: Stella L. Alstede
Date: 03/11/19

487 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Greenfield Coop Bank
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 03/11/19

27 Waite Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Ian P. Jalbert
Seller: Brian Phillips
Date: 02/27/19

SOUTHAMPTON

260 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Brian Lamirande
Seller: Robert V. Alicea
Date: 02/28/19

111 Glendale Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $720,000
Buyer: Town Of Southampton
Seller: Denise Wayne
Date: 02/28/19

WARE

5 Kelly Road
Ware, MA 01069
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Roland Gratton
Seller: Relo Direct Government
Date: 02/28/19

9 Lee Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Daniel A. Harris
Seller: Fountain, Charis B., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/19

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff April 2, 2019

Building Permits

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

AMHERST

55 University Drive, LLC
55 University Dr.
$7,500 — Interior demolition, flooring only; acoustical ceilings, trim, sheetrock

Amherst Shopping Center Associates, LLC
181D University Dr.
$67,000 — Build-out for fast-casual Vietnamese sandwich eatery

Slobody Development Corp.
7 Pomeroy Lane
$4,560 — Expand All About Learning to join two spaces via a cased opening; add sink

Town of Amherst
51 Boltwood Walk
$7,390 — Roofing

Trolley Barn Development, LLC
68 Cowls Road
$4,941 — Install three awnings on front of building; install 16 fire-retardant sound panels

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
17 Springfield St.
$11,632,395 — City Hall exterior and auditorium rehab and accessibility upgrades

Edward Chapdelaine
356 Front St.
$10,000 — Repairs

Hyde Park Burgers, LLC
474B Memorial Dr.
$325,000 — Fit-up for Five Guys Burgers & Fries in newly constructed base building

DEERFIELD

J2K Realty, LLC
55 North Main St.
$10,000 — Construct office in basement

EASTHAMPTON

1776 Brewing Co., LLC
30 Fort Hill Road
$65,385 — Install roof-mounted solar array

Denmark Property Group, LLC
126-128 Northampton St.
$20,000 — Install new exhaust hood system

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cartamundi
443 Shaker Road
$117,155 — Remove wall in new lab area

Cartamundi
443 Shaker Road
$27,940 — Remove interior wall

CHD
742 Parker St.
$115,500 — Fire system, rehab, change of use

Iglesia Osdres Nuevos
30 Somers Road
$2,250 — Sign

Pho Delicious
14 Maple St.
$3,000 — Sign

Secure Energy
515 Shaker Road
$1,750 — Modify sprinkler system

Ventry Property
124 Shaker Road
$15,000 — Sheet metal

GREENFIELD

American House, LLC
258 Main St.
$78,155 — Reconfigure two existing bathrooms for accessibility

Syfeld Greenfield Associates
259 Mohawk Trail
$20,000 — Install fire-alarm system

HADLEY

200 Russell Realty Management, LLC
200 Russell St.
$8,500 — Split HVAC systems with ductwork at the Valley Dentist

ENZ, LLC
207 Russell St., #15
$69,000 — Renovation in new building for Vision Showcase

LONGMEADOW

The Longmeadow Mall, LP
811 Williams St.
$3,000 — New sign for Allstate

Town of Longmeadow
275 Blueberry Hill Road
$70,000 — Install concrete panels at Russell Field to construct wall ball for athletic use

NORTHAMPTON

Atwood Drive, LLC
22 Atwood Dr.
$20,000 — T-Mobile to install three antennas, three remote radio units, and hybrid fiber cable to existing antenna platform

City of Northampton
320 North Maple St.
Interior renovations to DPW maintenance building

Dipwell Co. Inc.
106 Industrial Dr.
$184,000 — Construct modular clean room within existing building

Hampshire Franklin & Hampden Agricultural Society
54 Fair St.
$15,000 — Install metal roof on farm museum building along with new ventilation

Wesley Malzone
238 Bridge St.
$7,500 — Demolition

Matt & Nick, LLC
199 Pine St.
$1,296,771 — Roof-mounted solar system

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
85 Beacon St.
$21,056 — Remodel existing single-user toilet room for accessibility at Church of the Annunciation

Smith College
54 Green St.
$5,000 — Exterior rot repair

Thornes Marketplace
150 Main St.
$45,000 — Remodel existing second-floor women’s restroom to meet building code and ADA compliance

PALMER

Enisde Properties, LLC
1372 Main St.
$8,000 — Interior demolition

Penna Holdings, LLC
1497 North Main St.
$30,200 — Roofing

Valero
1520 North Main St.
Repairs after vehicle struck gas station

SPRINGFIELD

Apremont Properties, LLC
492 Bridge St.
$20,000 — Alter interior tenant space for retail liquor store

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
759 Chestnut St.
$184,179 — Alter office space

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
12 MGM Way
$485,000 — Alter existing shell space for a new plaza bar at MGM Springfield

Center Square Inc.
1441 Main St.
$50,000 — Alter tenant office space on 12th floor

Scott Humphries
155 Maple St.
$5,000 — Relocate existing counter bar

Dinesh Patel
1500 Main St.
$675,000 — Alter tenant space on street level for a day-care center; alter tenant space on second floor for YMCA fitness center; alter tenant space on second floor for YMCA business office space

WILBRAHAM

2034-2040 Boston Road, LLP
2040 Boston Road
$18,000 — Interior buildout of Unit A

Blue Elephant
2000 Boston Road
$13,000 — New sign

Rice’s Fruit Farm
751-753 Main St.
$54,500 — Complete floor framing, interior framing, windows, bedroom, kitchen, and bath

Rice’s Fruit Farm
757 Main St.
$8,000 — New goat shed

Sullivan & Associates Inc.
113 Stony Hill Road
$1,450 — Three replacement windows

Risk and Reward in Online Education

By Editorial March 19, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

It’s a logical step, but the recent decision by the University of Massachusetts to create a national online college is one that can perhaps best be summed up with that phrase risk/reward.

Indeed, there are certainly potential rewards, but also some huge risks and certainly no guarantees of success with this planned enterprise. Like the school’s venture into big-time college football a decade or so ago, this move is certainly not as easy as it looks and will require a large investment, time, patience, and even some luck.

More on that later, but first the ‘logical step’ part.

The announcement made earlier this month by UMass President Martin Meehan certainly makes a great deal of sense given recent demographic trends and other factors that are impacting almost every college in the country, large or small.

High-school classes are getting smaller, and they’re going to continue to get smaller for at least another decade as families have fewer children. These smaller pools of high-school graduates are going to affect both smaller private schools like Hampshire College in Amherst and larger public universities like UMass, but in some ways, those public institutions will likely benefit from these demographic shifts as students and their families look for landing spots on firm financial ground.

But it only makes sense for a growth-minded institution to look beyond traditional students and toward older adults (non-traditional students) seeking to continue their education or finish a degree program — individuals who are prime candidates for online learning because of its flexibility and convenience (specifically, the opportunity to learn from home).

It makes so much sense that many growth-minded institutions are thinking along these same terms. In fact, UMass might actually be considered late to this party — although hopefully not too late.

Several large institutions such as Purdue, Arizona State, and the University of Maryland have established highly successful online programs, as have some smaller schools, such as Southern New Hampshire University. And, right here in the 413, Bay Path University formed the American Women’s College, an online school that has helped change the fortunes of the former two-year college in a profound way.

On the other side of the scorecard, however, several schools have launched online programs that have not met expectations, and still others have essentially scuttled their initiatives after years of high-cost underperformance.

The bottom line is that online education programs are, contrary to public opinion, quite expensive, rather complicated, and immensely competitive. Officials at UMass say this matter has been thought through thoroughly and that there is tremendous opportunity for growth — if they move quickly and properly.

“The time for us to act is now,” Meehan said in announcing the plans during his annual report on the state of the five-campus university system at the UMass Club in Boston. “It’s predicted that, over the next several years, four to five major national players with strong regional footholds will be established. We intend to be one of them.”

He’s certainly right about the first part of that equation — there will be several established in a few years. As for the second part, we hope he’s right about that, too.

But as several schools have already discovered, breaking into the online market is a challenging proposition.

Some Reasons for Optimism at MGM

By Editorial March 19, 2019

Opinion

‘How are they doing?’

That’s the question that seemingly everyone is asking these days, with the ‘they’ obviously being MGM Springfield, the $960 million resort casino complex in Springfield’s South End. Everyone wants to know how they’re doing because this is the biggest business development in this part of the state in who knows how long, the expectations were and are sky-high, and the stakes — for MGM, the state, the city, and the region — are equally high.

And people want to know because, well, it’s not clear just how well they’re doing so far. The revenue numbers, meaning GGR (gross gambling revenues), are not on pace to come close to what MGM told the state they would be for the first year of operation at this facility — just over $400 million. Indeed, over the first six months or so of operation, MGM Springfield was averaging just over $20 million per month. You can do the math.

But beyond the revenues, there are other signs that perhaps this casino is not performing as well as all or most us thought it would and hope it will.

Going all the way back to opening day, the traffic, the lines to get in, the crowds of people downtown just haven’t materialized. Yes, there have been some big days (usually Saturday nights) when it’s difficult to maneuver around downtown Springfield, but not as many as we were led to believe.

Thus the question, ‘how are they doing?’

It’s a difficult question to answer because there are many ways to answer it, and aside from those really qualified to answer that query, no one truly knows.

More to the point, and Mike Mathis said this to BusinessWest for a recent interview, it’s still early in the game when it comes to both gaming in Massachusetts and MGM Springfield, and perhaps much too early to be drawing conclusions about how MGM will fare even this year, let alone in the years to come.

He’s right. These early months can tell us something about how MGM Springfield is going to perform over the long term, but they’re not going to tell us everything. Several of these first months have come in late fall and winter, a typically slow period in this region for both business and tourism.

Meanwhile, MGM Springfield is still very much in the process of trying to figure out what works in this market and what doesn’t, and how to achieve maximum efficiency for this multi-faceted operation. Mathis and others at MGM call this period ‘ramping up,’ and they project it might take three years to get all the way up the ramp.

But there are many reasons for optimism, starting with a change of season and the likelihood that MGM will make far better use of its vast and unique outdoor facilities. There’s also the emerging ROAR! Comedy Club and a multi-year partnership agreement recently inked with the Boston Red Sox that will make MGM Springfield the team’s ‘official and exclusive resort casino’ (replacing Foxwoods in Connecticut) and home to its January Winter Weekend.

Finally, when it comes to the ‘how are they doing?’ question, the most important aspect of the answer relates not to revenues for the state‚ although those are important, but impact on the city of Springfield and the surrounding region.

In the years and then months leading up to the casino’s opening, area officials — and those of us at BusinessWest — said MGM was going to be big piece of the puzzle, not the entire picture. It was going to be a big contributor to the overall vibrancy in the region, but just one of many potential contributors.

Overall, we expected the casino to be a catalyst, not a cure-all, a force that would help put Springfield on the map and help bring people to that spot that on the map.

Maybe all the revenues are not as solid as we hoped they would be, but thus far, the casino is doing most everything we anticipated it might do.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

Picture This

Photo essay of business happenings and events

Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]

Outlook 2019

The Springfield Regional Chamber staged its annual Outlook lunch on March 4 at the MassMutual Center. More than 600 area business leaders and elected officials heard from a number of speakers who presented the outlook for the region, the state, and the nation. At top, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal gives the federal outlook.

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal gives the federal outlook

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno offers some remarks

Margaret Carlson, columnist for the Daily Beast, presents the view from the U.S. Capitol

Celebrity Readers

Jeb Balise, CEO of Balise Auto, right, and West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, below, took a break from their respective duties recently to become celebrity readers at West Springfield’s Coburn Elementary School. They both read The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles, written by Michelle Cuevas and illustrated by Erin Stead, to third-graders.

FSB Community Grants

Through its Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program, Florence Savings Bank (FSB) recently presented grants totaling $102,500 to 61 area nonprofits at an awards ceremony on March 5 at the Garden House at Look Park. At top, FSB President and CEO John Heaps presents Jessie Cooley, director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, with a $4,853 award. Below, Adena Calden, left, and Kate Agresto, both of the Leeds Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, read the brochure outlining the award recipients.

FSB President and CEO John Heaps presents Jessie Cooley, director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, with a $4,853 award

Adena Calden, left, and Kate Agresto, both of the Leeds Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, read the brochure outlining the award recipients

Gateway to College

Holyoke Community College recently staged graduation ceremonies for its Gateway to College program. Gateway at HCC is part of a national network of programs that put struggling high-school students and dropouts into college classes, where they work toward their high-school diplomas and also collect transferable college credits.

Biannca Colflesh of Holyoke, one of the 15 graduates, celebrates with her family after the graduation ceremony

Jeysha Vega Colon of Springfield celebrates with her family

Dealer of the Year

Country Hyundai in Northampton recently earned the 2019 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Consumer Satisfaction Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com.

Carla Cosenzi, center, joins staff at the dealership in celebrating the honor.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 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
Eugenio Flores v. Kimball Tower Condominium Homeowner Assoc. and Kimball Tower Condominium Assoc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $7,426
Filed: 1/8/19

Joanne Silvestri v. Robert Bolduc and Pride Stores, LLC
Allegation: Negligence causing damage to automobile: $3,185.66
Filed: 1/24/19

Ann Facchini v. WGBH Educational Foundation
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $2,200
Filed: 1/30/19

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Benjamin J. Hay and H & H Earth & Field, LLC v. John S. Henderson Adams and Western Earthworks, LLC
Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract: $500,000+
Filed: 2/5/19

Dr. Joseph G. Gomez Jr. v. Dr. Paul A. Larocque, Lori Bell, and United Dental Brokers of America Inc. d/b/a United Dental Brokers of America
Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, unfair and deceptive practices, fraud, misrepresentation: $120,000
Filed: 2/5/19

Anthony Jarmolowicz v. Walmart Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $35,706.97
Filed: 2/15/19

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT
Janene Mallet v. BICA, LLC a/k/a Bart’s Ice Cream
Allegation: Non-payment of wages, breach of employment contract: $3,692.31
Filed: 2/1/19

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Mark Chesterton Sr. v. Walmart Inc. and W/S Ware Properties, LP
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $41,342.17
Filed: 1/17/19

Manganaro Northeast, LLC v. Barr & Barr Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
Allegation: Money owed for labor and materials: $2,175,882.60
Filed: 1/21/19

J & E Precision Tool Inc. v. Air Industries Machining Corp.
Allegation: Money owed for services rendered: $105,145.87
Filed: 1/23/19

Jennifer Cucitero-Baque v. trustees of Hampshire College and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $82,000
Filed: 1/24/19

Caspia Hotel Private Limited d/b/a Caspia Hotel Ahmedabad v. Youth Futures International Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract for goods and services: $21,711.21
Filed: 1/28/19

Beth McElhiney v. the Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. and John Doe
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $19,547.96
Filed: 2/13/19

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
Michael Ruggeri v. Planet Fitness
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $10,930.55
Filed: 2/5/19

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Carly Michel v. Scoreboard Bar & Restaurant Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $3,625.36
Filed: 1/30/19

Belson Outdoors, LLC v. Business Express Janitorial Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $3,857
Filed: 2/5/19

Sinh La d/b/a King Yen Restaurant Inc. v. Main Street America Group Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, consumer protection violation: $30,000
Filed: 2/25/19

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

Agenda

Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series

Starting March 22: Women leaders of prominent area institutions will be featured speakers at a spring Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series hosted by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. The four-part, monthly “Leadership in Your Future 2019” series kicks off Friday, March 22 and continues on April 26, May 24, and June 28. Each of four presenters will sit at a different table and speak on a subject of their choosing. Over the course of the four-session series, they will rotate among the tables so guests have the opportunity to hear all the presentations. The four presenters are Ashley Allen, vice president of Marketing for Health New England (topics: “What Is a Career?” and “Designing Your Career Destiny”); Beth DeGray, managing partner at the Log Cabin, Delaney House, and D. Hotel Suites & Spa (“Mentoring & Being Mentored”); Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community College (“Authentic Leadership in an Age of Disruption”); and Shannon Rudder, executive director of Providence Ministries Inc. (“Building Your Coalition”). The luncheons will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 164 Race St. in Holyoke. Lunch will be prepared and served by students in the HCC Culinary Arts program. The series will provide an opportunity to learn from women leaders of area institutions and a chance for participants to network with their peers and gain insights on building their own careers. The cost is $150 for all four sessions. Seats are limited. To reserve a spot, contact Jordan Hart at (413) 534-3376 or [email protected], or register online at holyokechamber.com under ‘Events.’

ACC Open House

March 26: Asnuntuck Community College (ACC) will hold an open house starting at 5:30 p.m. The open house will feature information about ACC’s academic programs, including healthcare and manufacturing, and credit-free options. Attendees will learn about the admissions and financial-aid process and be able to take a campus tour, including the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are recommended. RSVP at www.asnuntuck.edu/admissions/visit-us to reserve a spot. Refreshments will be served. Students can apply on the spot, and one prospective student from Connecticut will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year. To qualify for the scholarship, an application for the fall semester must be completed on or before March 26, and they must attend the open house. Registration for the fall semester will open on Monday, April 1. Visit www.asnuntuck.edu for information on how to register.

Difference Makers

March 28: BusinessWest launched its Difference Makers program in 2009 to celebrate individuals, groups, organizations, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The class of 2019 were profiled in the Feb. 4 issue and will be feted at the Difference Makers Gala at 5 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Tickets are on sale now for $75. To reserve a spot, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. The presenting sponsor is Baystate Health/Health New England, and other event sponsors include Royal, P.C., Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C., Development Associates, TommyCar Auto Group, and Viability Inc.

Women’s Leadership Conference

March 29: In celebration of women everywhere knocking down doors and breaking through glass ceilings, Bay Path University will host its 24th annual Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. This one-day event, which has become the region’s prime women’s leadership event for professional networking and enrichment, will challenge women seeking to make career or life changes to look at the power within to make their dreams a reality, and to dare to ask “why not me?” instead of “why me?” Delivering the keynote address will be award-winning actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno. For further information on the conference and its many presenters, and to register, visit www.baypathconference.com.

Social-work Career Panel

March 30: The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College, in partnership with Berkshire Community College (BCC) and 1Berkshire, will host a social-work career panel from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the cafeteria at BCC. The event will feature panelists — Elms faculty, BCC faculty, and Elms alumni — with experience in criminal justice, youth service, guidance counseling, senior services, mental health, private practice, addiction and recovery, and more. The panelists will illuminate the array of options available to those who have a bachelor’s degree in social work. The moderator will be Maureen Holland, director of Social Work at Elms. Panelists will include Tom Verdi, Department of Youth Services social worker, Social Work academic advisor, and adjunct faculty in Social Work for Elms College Off Campus at BCC; Pam DiGrigoli, Lee Council on Aging and Senior Center director; Jonathan Schnauber, adjunct faculty for Elms College Off Campus at BCC Social Work and doctoral candidate at the University of Southern California; Kari Dupuis, BCC associate professor of Human Services, program advisor for Social Work transfer concentration/associate’s degree, and licensed therapist in the Berryman Professional Building; and Pamela Coley McCann, BCC assistant professor of Human Services and licensed therapist in the Berryman Professional Building. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information, e-mail Kelly Zieba at [email protected].

EANE Leadership Conference

April 4: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will stage its annual Leadership Conference at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place with a focus on measuring success while motivating and inspiring one’s team to improve performance. The program will feature Jim McPartlin, vice president of Leadership Development for Forbes Travel Guide. McPartlin’s keynote will challenge attendees to bring integrity to their leadership responsibilities, even when times get tough. A second keynote will be presented by Tim Hebert, a perennial entrepreneur, innovator, author, speaker, and adventurer. Hebert will ignite the leadership spark in attendees in a keynote focused on the choices of leadership and techniques to help live life by design, not by default. Between keynote presentations, conference attendees will have access to dozens of breakout session topics ranging from performance management to diversity and inclusion, to perfecting ‘C-suite speak,’ and more. The cost for the program is $360 per person with discounts for three or more. Register at www.eane.org/leadership-2019 or by calling (877) 662-6444. The program will offer 5.75 credits from the HR Certification Institute and SHRM.

Riverside Industries Silent & Live Auction

April 5: Riverside Industries’ 15th annual Silent & Live Auction, featuring more than 250 silent-auction items and a live auction full of experiences from the Valley and beyond, will be held at One Cottage St. in Easthampton from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can expect plenty of food, casual attire, and a cash bar. Tickets cost $30 in advance. Securely register online at rsi.org. The presenting sponsor is bankESB; the associate sponsor is Harvard Pilgrim; the table sponsors are Finck & Perras Insurance Agency and Mutual of America; and the collaborator sponsors are A-Z Storage & Properties, Helping Hand Society, SBI Benefits Consulting Group, Ruth and Spencer Timm, Whittlesey & Hadley P.C., and Williston Northampton School.

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.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 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.

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

• March 28: Margarita Madness, 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Insterskate 91 at Hampshire Mall. Presented by TommyCar Auto Group. Enjoy an evening of margaritas and vote for your favorite. There will also be dishes from participating restaurants and dozens of raffle prizes. Trumpy of the Valley’s Hits 94.3 will emcee the event. Cost: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Buy tickets at www.amherstarea.com. Margarita tables are sold out.

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].

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

• March 20: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Delaney House. Chief greeter: Karen Hansmann, Chicopee Cultural Council/chamber board. Keynote: Happier Valley Comedy, “5 Tips for Quieting Your Voice of Unhelpful Judgement.” Series sponsored by Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events. Sponsor tables still available; call (413) 594-2101, ext. 102.

• April 5: Shining Stars Gala, 6-10 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Presented by Westfield Bank. Sponsored by PeoplesBank, Polish National Credit Union, Health New England, BusinessWest, Siddall & Siddall, P.C., the Arbors Kids, N. Riley Construction, the Chicopee Herald, and Hampton Inn of Chicopee. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• 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.

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

• April 3: Networking by Night, 5-9 p.m., hosted by the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center. Networking 5-7 p.m., followed by a game courtesy of the Thunderbirds. This event is free to members and their families. Pre-registration is required, as there will be no tickets available at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (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.

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

• March 20: Big Honkin’ Business After Hours at Marcotte Ford, 4:30 p.m. This event is a collaboration with the Greater Westfield and Greater Chicopee chambers, featuring food stations, beer and wine, marketing opportunities, door prizes, and more. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

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

• March 26: Workshop: “Excel Tips & Tricks, Part 1,” 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 Excel that will save users hours of time. Learn how to add buttons to the quick-access toolbar, so the commands you want are at your fingertips. Learn how to view all the formulas in a worksheet and how to freeze rows and columns for easier viewing and navigation. Practice time-saving shortcuts for selecting, moving, and copying cells, and learn how to use autofill to create a series of numbers or dates or to copy formulas. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• April 2: Workshop: “Excel Tips & Tricks, Part 2,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This class will present a series of tips and shortcuts that will help attendees work more efficiently and complete more complex tasks with Microsoft Excel. Learn how to assign range names to groups of cells and how to use range names in formulas and functions. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• April 3: April Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Danco, 10 West St., West Hatfield. A networking event sponsored by Northeast Solar, NEPR, Health New England, and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Cost: $10 for members.

• 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

• March 20: Big Honkin’ Business After Hours, 4:30-7 p.m., a three-chamber event with the Greater Westfield, Greater Chicopee, and Greater Holyoke chambers, hosted by Marcotte Ford, 1025 Main St., Holyoke. Hearty appetizers, food stations, beer, and wine provided. Live jazz music and valet parking. Bring business cards to make connections and enter to win raffle prizes. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or by calling the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

• April 6: Mohegan Sun Bus Trip, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hop on King Ward’s 40-person bus for a day of fun at one of the world’s finest casinos. Pickup and dropoff at the Chicopee Home Depot parking lot at 9 a.m. Cost: $50 per person, which includes bus fare, $15 food voucher, and $15 gambling voucher. Call Steven Laplante at (413) 246-4911 for more information, or e-mail [email protected] to reserve seating.

• 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

• March 19: “A New Wave,” 4-6 p.m., hosted by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield. A presentation by the city of Springfield Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber, highlighting new economic-development projects and updates on larger economic-development projects in the works. Includes reception with cash bar following. Admission is complimentary, but reservations are required.
Reservations for all Springfield Regional 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

• March 21: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Enjoy lunch while networking with fellow chamber members and guests of members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief intro and company overview. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Cost: free for members; $10 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• March 21: YPS Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by MGM Springfield Lobby Bar. Join us for our March Third Thursday. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Afterward, we will enjoy the show at ROAR comedy club. For an exclusive discount on tickets to the show, visit 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.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

People on the Move

Emily White

Brian Benson

John Veit

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced three promotions: Emily White to senior audit associate, Brian Benson, CPA to senior audit associate, and John Veit to director of Marketing and Recruiting. White has been with the firm since 2016. In her new position, she plays a leading role in the Accounting and Audit department, serving commercial, pension, and not-for-profit clients. She also prepares individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns and reviews for commercial and healthcare entities. She attended Elms College, where she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in accounting and marketing and a master’s degree in accounting. As a senior audit associate, Benson is in charge of completing and monitoring staff on audit and review engagements of low-income housing and not-for-profit organizations. He holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business management from Elms College, where he will graduate in September with an MBA with a concentration in financial planning. He then plans to sit for the certified financial planner exam. In his former position as senior Marketing and Recruiting associate, Veit had been managing the day-to-day operations of marketing and recruiting for some time. The firm decided it was time for him to take the reins in all matters related to marketing, recruiting, and recruiting consulting for clients. He earned his BBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst with a focus in marketing.

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Raúl Gutiérrez

Raúl Gutiérrez, assistant professor of Spanish at Holyoke Community College (HCC), has been selected as an Engaged Scholar for 2019-20 by the Eastern Region Campus Compact, a regional partnership of colleges and universities dedicated to promoting civic engagement. Gutierrez was one of 12 scholars picked for the inaugural, 18-month program that includes academics from 11 other institutions from Maine to Washington D.C., including Lehigh, Ithaca, Swarthmore, Dartmouth, Georgetown, and Yale. Scholars were selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates nominated by college and university presidents and chief academic officers. Gutiérrez is coordinator of HCC’s Foreign Language program, coordinator of the Center for Public Humanities at HCC, and adviser to the HCC LISA (Latino International Students Assoc.) Club. He also spearheaded the creation of a new Latinx Studies program at the college that will begin in the fall 2019 semester, and he teaches Spanish literacy to migrant farm workers through Head Start in Springfield. His specific projects will focus on two areas: building a civic-engagement/service-learning component into the new Latinx Studies program and continue to work with migrant farm workers. Gutiérrez was born in Mexico and holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a master’s degree in Hispanic Studies from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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Two professors at Western New England University have been awarded $30,000 in seed funding by the Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) Acorn Innovation Fund. Dr. Vedang Chauhan and Dr. Jingzhou “Frank” Zhao were among 13 grant recipients statewide, including researchers from Boston University Medical Center, Northeastern University, Tufts University, and UMass. The funding is designed to assist researchers in testing the viability of their technologies and potentially bringing the research to market. Continuously variable transmission technology is widely used in modern vehicles to improve fuel efficiency and performance. However, small engines currently cannot meet power requirements to utilize the technology. Chauhan’s goal is to build, implement, and test an E-CVT system for small engines, evaluating endurance, reliability, and performance. Zhao, an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, leads the College of Engineering’s Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing Lab. The grant funding will support a project covering production of silica-coated metal nanoparticles using electrospraying, a technology that holds the potential to achieve much lower manufacturing costs and much higher throughput than existing methods. Acorn funding will support the research activities of Zhao’s team to obtain proof-of-concept evidence.

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James Wolfe

James Wolfe has been appointed general manager of Seven Hills, a historic, 57-room boutique hotel in Lenox. Backed by 17 years of senior leadership experience in the hospitality industry, Wolfe joins the hotel in the midst of a repositioning and renovation that is slated for completion this spring. Wolfe comes to Seven Hills from Comfort Inn & Suites Sturbridge, where he also served as general manager. Over the course of his career, he has held general-manager positions at hotels throughout the Northeast and Midwest under the Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt Place, and Residence Inn brands. As general manager of Newark Metropolitan Hotel in Newark, Ohio, he led the 118-room hotel through an acquisition, renovation, and grand opening. Wolfe has also served as director of operations for Crowne Plaza and the Lofts in Columbus, Ohio, and for Sage Hospitality’s Cherry Valley Lodge and Sheraton Kansas City Sports Complex.

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Connecticut-based Liberty Bank announced that David Glidden will serve as its new president and CEO, effective March 18, succeeding Chandler Howard, who has led the bank since 2007. Glidden brings more than 30 years of industry leadership experience to Liberty Bank. Most recently, he served as regional president for the Northern New England and Upstate New York Region for TD Bank. He was responsible for managing retail banking, small-business, wealth-management, commercial, and specialty banking operations and lending services. Glidden began his banking career at Shawmut Bank’s Commercial Lending Division in Boston and joined TD Bank in 1994, embarking on a path that led to numerous positions of increasing responsibility.

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Web Shaffer

As part of organizational changes previously announced by OMG Inc. to accelerate growth, the company has promoted Web Shaffer to the position of senior vice president and general manager for the FastenMaster Division. In this role, Shaffer is responsible for developing and executing the division’s overall strategy for the two recently created divisional business units, Decking and Structural Products. In addition, he is responsible for overseeing FastenMaster’s new product-development and innovation group and its sales and marketing teams, including retail sales, customer service, and technical support. Shaffer joined OMG Roofing Products in 2015 as vice president of Marketing and took on international sales responsibility in 2016. He was promoted in 2018 to vice president of the Fastener Business Unit. Prior to joining OMG, he spent eight years in the Newell Rubbermaid tool business, managing hand tools and power-tool accessories for the Lenox and Irwin brands. He also served as vice president of Marketing for the baby gear segment at Newell. Earlier, he was director of Product Management at Permatex, a division of Illinois Tool Works, and worked in sales, channel marketing, and market research at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College and an MBA from The University of Indiana.

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Daniel O’Neill

Michael Tucker, president and CEO of Greenfield Cooperative Bank, announced that Daniel O’Neill has joined the bank as vice president – Commercial Lending in its Northampton Cooperative Bank division. O’Neill, who will be based in the 67 King St. office of the Northampton Cooperative Bank division, earned bachelor’s degree from Assumption College in Worcester and is a graduate of the School of Commercial Lending held by the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. He has been active in the community throughout his career with time spent as a volunteer board member with groups such as the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, the Holyoke YMCA, the Chicopee Boys’ and Girls’ Club, and Blessed Sacrament School in Holyoke.

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Whittlesey announced that Amy Richards, CPA has been promoted to manager in its Holyoke office. In this role, she is responsible for expanding and managing assurance, tax, and advisory engagements. Richards has more than 11 years of experience providing accounting, tax, and advisory services. Over her career, she has managed client relationships, made process improvements, and analyzed data to provide actionable insights for her clients. Richards formerly served as a supervisor at Whittlesey. She has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fitchburg State University and an MBA in accounting from UMass Lowell.

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K. Lev Ben-Ezra

The Amherst Survival Center, a regional resource serving low-income residents of Hampshire and Franklin counties, announced the selection of K. Lev Ben-Ezra as its next executive director. Ben-Ezra succeeds Mindy Domb, who has been director since June 2013 and has been elected state representative for the 3rd Hampshire District. Ben-Ezra’s experience includes extensive work over the past decade at Community Action Pioneer Valley, where she developed and implemented leadership and workforce-development programs for both youth and adults. Most recently, she served as director of Youth and Workforce Development, and previously as director of Youth Programs. She has also worked in several other youth-serving organizations, working to support youth at risk in a variety of settings. She has served as chair of the Franklin County/North Quabbin Communities that Care Coalition for the last eight years, as a steering committee member of the Hampshire County Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth, and as a member of the Regional Employment Board’s Youth Career Connections Council, as well as on other local coalitions. She is also an adjunct faculty member of Marlboro College Graduate and Professional Studies and a board member of the Community Health Center of Franklin County.

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The Eastern States Exposition (ESE) announced the promotions of Robert Gottsche Jr. to Sales manager, Steve Ferraro to captain of Parking & Security, and Terri Brown to Creative Arts/New England Center program manager. Gottsche will be responsible for all Big E vendors and concessionaires, and will oversee ESE’s year-round event coordinators. He first joined the staff of the Exposition in 1983 and became an event coordinator in 1991. He worked in the Special Events department for eight years during the Big E as well as the Sales department as a show coordinator throughout the year. In 1999, he began overseeing Young Building exhibitors during the fair and quickly added vendor and vendor-space sales and contracting to his list of responsibilities. Ferraro will oversee all parking for weekend events and the Big E, as well as assist Cliff Hedges, director of Public Safety & Security, with scheduling security staff for 24-hour and event coverage. Ferraro started working at ESE at age 14 when his father, the late Albert Ferraro, a long-time Big E employee, oversaw parking for the Exposition. He stepped into the position of Parking manager in 2015. Brown has been affiliated with ESE since 2011 as the building’s 4-H coordinator, served as assistant to the Creative Arts coordinator in 2017, and became co-coordinator of the department in 2018. In her new position, she will oversee the management and administration of all contests, 4-H participation, displays, and the New England Center stage. Brown graduated from Southwick High School, Holyoke Community College, and the University of New Hampshire, where she earned a degree in zoology.

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Evan Broslovsky

Comcast recently announced the appointment of Evan Broslovsky as vice president of Customer Experience for the company’s Western New England region, which is headquartered in Berlin, Conn. and includes more than 300 communities in Connecticut, Western Mass., Western New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. In this newly created regional role, Broslovsky will be responsible for regional implementation of the company’s multi-year strategy to transform the customer experience. Prior to joining Comcast, he spent nine years as vice president of Contact Center Operations at Priceline.com, where he oversaw more than 800 customer-care agents in six locations across the country. He also has an extensive history in the cable industry that spans 17 years. His first role was that of a care agent, and he quickly grew in the ranks to supervisor, assistant manager, and finally to manager of care operations overseeing a team of six supervisors and 120 care agents at Cablevision and its predecessor companies. Broslovsky then joined Time Warner Cable as director of business operations, with responsibility for call centers that supported 1.4 million customers.

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PV Squared, a worker-owned cooperative and local solar design and installation company located in Greenfield, recently welcomed seven new worker-owners to the ownership team: Madeleine Geschwind, Brain (Craig) Lakas, Jeremy Latch, Jeff Molongoski, Todd Sessions, Nik Perry, and Matt Valliere. To become a worker-owner, employees must work at PV Squared for at least one year before participating in an additional one-year worker-owner in training (WOIT) program. The WOIT program involves in-depth education about all aspects of the cooperative, the development of a personal leadership plan, and additional learning opportunities about socially responsible business practices. PV Squared is a worker-owned cooperative that provides renewable-energy solutions to a range of clients, including business owners, commercial property owners, farmers, and homeowners.

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The board of directors of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley (RAPV) recently welcomed Brendan Bailey as its new CEO. Bailey began his career in association management with the Raleigh Regional Assoc. of Realtors (RRAR) in Cary, N.C., a board of more than 8,000 members, where he served as chief operating officer. Prior to joining RARR, he served as policy coordinator for the American Assoc. of Colleges of Pharmacy and as a House legislative assistant in the North Carolina General Assembly. On the national level, Bailey currently serves as vice chair for the AE YPN Forum for the National Assoc. of Realtors.

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Brian Brenner

Tighe & Bond Inc. announced that Brian Brenner, has joined the firm as a principal bridge engineer in its Building Services business line. He has 36 years of experience in highway and railroad bridges, tunnels, and value engineering for large highway and transit projects. Brenner will serve Tighe & Bond’s clients across the Northeast, working from the firm’s Westwood, Mass. office. Brenner’s projects include the Central Artery/Tunnel in Boston and the Burns Bridge in Worcester. In 2016, the American Public Works Assoc. named the Burns Bridge its Project of the Year, and the National Steel Bridge Alliance named it the Best Steel Bridge Design (in the medium-span category). Other project examples include two accelerated bridge-construction projects across the MBTA Commuter Rail in Dorchester, an award-winning accelerated bridge-construction project in Back Bay, Boston, and value engineering for numerous Department of Transportation projects throughout Massachusetts. A professor of Practice at Tufts University, Brenner also teaches classes in bridge and concrete design, as well as introduction to engineering. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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At its 2019 annual meeting in Atlanta, the Assoc. of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) announced that Carol Leary, president of Bay Path University, was appointed board chair. Richard Guarasci, president of Wagner College, will continue to serve on AAC&U’s board as past chair. The members also voted to appoint William Craft, president of Concordia College, as vice chair of the board. Royce Engstrom, professor of Chemistry at the University of Montana, will continue his term as treasurer. Two new directors were also appointed to AAC&U’s board: Timothy Eatman, dean of the Honors Living-Learning Community and associate professor of Urban Education at Rutgers University Newark; and Mary Ann Villareal, assistant vice president, Strategic Initiatives at California State University Fullerton.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

Company Notebook

West of the River Chamber Foundation Funds Equipment at Agawam High School

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce and its 501(c)(3) foundation presented Agawam High School with a check for $3,600 on Feb. 27 for the purchase of a Haas Simulator for its new manufacturing program. The West of the River Chamber Foundation (WRCF) has a mission to impact the local economy and area businesses by engaging in philanthropic work in the communities of Agawam and West Springfield. It recognizes that approximately 500 machinists’ jobs are vacant in the Commonwealth on any given day. This affects local business and industry because they cannot hire skilled machinists, and, therefore, machine shops cannot operate at maximum capacity. Lower productivity means lower incoming revenue. In an effort to alleviate this problem, the WRCF enacted a plan. It formed a focus group with the Agawam school system and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative. The focus group’s efforts have resulted in programs, like the new Agawam High School program, implemented in its STEM program to introduce students to the vocation of a machinist. With the purchase of the new machines, the students will be able to learn trades that will provide them with lifelong skills and careers. Ace Precision, a manufacturing company in Agawam, has purchased two new simulators and donated a CNC machine towards this new program as well. Agawam High School has received more than $100,000 in community donations towards this new opportunity for its students.

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts Earns 5-Star Award

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM), now celebrating its centennial anniversary, has earned a 5-Star Award from Junior Achievement USA for the third consecutive year. Junior Achievement organizations are judged on five categories: Student Growth/Year-over-Year % Change in Contact Hours; Surplus; Cash on Hand; Debt Ratio, and Current Ratio, defined as current assets divided by current liabilities. All chapters must meet the criteria for Surplus and at least one of the two student ratios, with the level of the star determined by how many of the other three standards are met. JAWM’s volunteer-delivered, K-12 programs foster work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial-literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to reach their potential. It provides turnkey solutions for businesses to engage students; rigorous and proven curriculum to educators for Massachusetts frameworks in English-language arts, mathematics, and social studies; and business-startup experience for teens. In addition, Junior Achievement provides educational programming for K-12 students that supports the newly signed law by Gov. Charlie Baker aimed at giving Massachusetts students the tools they need to navigate their financial futures, including milestones like buying a home and planning for retirement. The law allows state education officials to establish standards around financial literacy, which schools could incorporate into their existing curricula in subjects like math, business, and social sciences.

Allied Flooring and Paint Donates $5,000 to MHA

SPRINGFIELD — Allied Flooring and Paint made a $5,000 donation to support the work of MHA, which provides residential and support services to people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and homelessness. “Allied has supplied and installed carpet, floors, and paint for MHA residences throughout the area for many years,” said Allied President Mario Tedeschi. “These are family homes for the individuals MHA serves, and I’m proud to help ensure they are comfortable, clean, and bright.” Kimberley Lee, vice president, Resource Development & Branding for MHA, noted that the donation will support MHA’s new outpatient clinic for emotional wellness, known as BestLife. “I’ve had opportunity to see first-hand the compassion and caring that MHA has for the clients they serve,” Tedeschi said. “I’m proud of my long-time affiliation with MHA and consider myself a champion of their work and a cheerleader as well.”

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 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

Denise Miller-Zhang PC, 159 Main St., Unit N, Agawam, MA 01001. Denise Miller-Zhang, same. Psychologist office.

BELCHERTOWN

Dimoda Inc., 175 State St., Unit 6, Belchertown, MA 01007. Ilario Modafferi, same. Merchant financial services.

GRANBY

Fog Farm Inc., 116 Pleasant St., Granby, MA 01033. Nicholas Robinson, same. Farming and growing plants.

HOLYOKE

JA Transport Inc., 88 Calumet Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Joseph Arsenault, same. Trucking transportation of materials.

NORTHAMPTON

Delta T Advanced HVAC Inc., 40 Maine Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Matthew B. Gawle, 80 Highland Ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Heating and air conditioning sales and service.

PITTSFIELD

Collabra Technology Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Ste. 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Janet Case, same. Marketing and sales platform.

Evisort Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Jerry Ting, same. Consultant and document management.

Great Societies Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Ramon Xulvi-Brunet, same. Consulting and education service to institutions.

Great Woods Distribution Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Elliot Oliveira, same. Contract manufacturer.

SOUTHWICK

Environment 1st Pest Management Inc., 9 Industrial Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Brian J. Morrissey, 6 Joseph Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Pest management, commercial and residential cleaning services.

WESTFIELD

Crockwell’s Mobile Welding Inc., 211 Russellville Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Nickolas R. Crockwell, same. Mobile welding services.

WILBRAHAM

Cold Spring Liquor Inc., 19 Ruth Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Dariusz Karpinski, same. Convenience and package store.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Bread Tree Farms
220 North Pleasant St., Suite 10
Russell Wallack

FrontMe
141 North Pleasant St., #915
Babatunde Ajai

Of Note Stationers
220 North Pleasant St., Suite 10
Katherine Kellman

The Susie Show
P.O. Box 344
Susanne McCrea

TEDx Amherst
11 Amity St.
Ruby Ramsay

Transformation in Action
1325 Bay Road
Annabelle Keil

Wanderlust Tattoo
71 North Pleasant St.
Stephen Lambert

BELCHERTOWN

Masesa Export & Import
133 Jabish St., G6
Juma Mesesa

Sowing the Slope Farm and Nursery
275 Jackson St.
Ian Walton

Stone House Museum
20 Maple St.
Thomas Stockton

CHICOPEE

Chris’ Styling Corner
331 Hampden St.
Christine Barry

Death Grip Barbell Club
159 Olko Circle
Eric Mailloux

Smart Looks II
104 Lauzier Terrace
Brenda-Lee Fortin, Jason Fortin

Stop & Run
1057 Montgomery St.
Fizan Nazim

Trugreen
2160 Westover Road
Keith MacDonald

Vet51 Transportation
89 Woodcrest Circle
Louis Harrison Sr.

DEERFIELD

Blue Door Vintage
235 Greenfield Road
Jennifer Cummings

Durant’s Mobile Detailing
30 Pine Nook Road
Jeremy Durant

Hither and Yon Adventure Rider
20 Industrial Dr. East, Unit 2
Michael Akrep

EASTHAMPTON

Art Club
82 Williston Ave.
Garett Yahn, Ceara Yahn

Danielle Sears Art
35 Kenneth Road
Danielle Sears

Easthampton Community Acupuncture
116 Pleasant St., Suite 120
Cassandra Daniels

Masters of Adventure
442 East St.
Jonathan Schmidt

Shalan Stained Glass, LLC
150 Pleasant St., #220
Glenn Shalan

EAST LONGMEADOW

Carolyn Pickles Practice Management Consultant
33 Anne St.
Carolyn Pickles

Ciao Bella Salon
128 Shaker Road
Christine O’Connell, Katie Schebel

Connecticut Valley Construction
12 Town View Circle
Felix Tranghese

Elite Image
489 North Main St.
Stephanie Reid

Idle Moments Massage, LLC
10 Crane Ave.
Christina Conti

JMG Salon
37 Maple St.
Jennifer Guinipero

Omega Cleaners
14 Harkness Ave.
Joo Lee

Peter Levesque Wetlands Consultant
123 Orchard Road
Peter Levesque

GREENFIELD

The duMont Co.
289 Wells St.
Pilot Precision Products, LLC

Greenfield Nail Bar
255 Mohawk Trail
Quang Luu

LLMT, LLC
259 Mohawk Trail
Adam Hey, Candice Karten

Maniatty Real Estate
92 Federal St.
George Maniatty

Martin’s Farm Compost
341 Plain Road
Adam Martin

McDonald’s
285 Federal St.
Jorge Gomez, Eleni Gomez

Padula Brothers Inc.
191 Shelburne Road
Bryan Mansfield

Rise Above
282 Main St.
Brian Meunier

Roux Designs, LLC
303 Leyden Road
Larry Roux

Salon 20
20 Church St.
Christine Roth

Serenity Senter
45 Bank Row
Laurie Dulude

HOLYOKE

Budget Inn/Nistha, LLC
579 Northampton St.
Mita Patel

China House
322A Appleton St.
Lin Lin

DFSNotify
41 Lynn Ann Dr.
Daniel Fiebig

Fonseca Home Renovation Co.
1384 Dwight St.
Carlos Fonseca

Hathaway Road Dental, P.C.
217 South St.
Tu Tran

La Vega Grocery
518 High St.
Manuel Gomez

The Manifestagency
194 Sargeant St.
Talitha Abramsen

Messier Funeral Home
1944 Northampton St.
CSI Funeral Services of MA Inc.

Nasty Habit Crossfit
68 Winter St.
David Vooris

Pleasant Auto Sales
170 Main St.
William Johnson, Stephen Foster

LUDLOW

Compass Professional Services
733 Chapin St.
Kathleen Duke

Ludlow Smoke Shop & Convenience
246 East St.
Khaled Saleh

NORTHAMPTON

Amherst Archery Academy, LLC
221 Pine St., Suite 155
Kye Forbes Bissell

Anton Corliss Cleaners
21 Locust St.
Kenny Nguyen

Applied Mortgage
211 North St.
Todd Barron

Balance Wellness Consulting
14 Westwood Terrace
Suzanne Canter

Cellu-Spray Insulation
55 Maple St.
Jonathan Tauer

Context Capital Asset Mgmt., LLC
123 South St.
Melissa Frydlo

Florence Pie Bar
17 Main St.
Maura Glennon

Grey Good Builders
72 Dunphy Dr.
John Demerski

JAD Construction
80 Damon Road, Apt. 2106
Jonnathan Alvacora Lala

Newborn Care by Karen
19 Water St.
Karen Yatsko

Northampton Child Development
25 Maynard Road
Emily Kieval, David Kieval

Northampton Financial Services
243 King St., Suite 244
James Mahoney III

Q & A Transcripts
22 Graves Ave.
Quaverly Rothenberg

Riseline Wealth Planning
243 King St., Suite 244
James Mahoney

undiminished.me
www.undiminished.me
Ilya Parker

PALMER

Atty. Geoffrey Farrington
16 King St.
Geoffrey Farrington

Buddy’s Auto Sales
1150 Park St.
Stephen Tripp

Chmura’s Bakery
303 Gates St.
Emma Fossati

Cute Kids Preschool
17 Highland St.
Ghada Ghrear

Darling’s Hoops Academy
61 Breckenridge St.
Alyssa Darling

FitClub, LLC
159 Wilbraham St.
Jessica Brothers, Eric Brothers

Kmart #9255
159 Wilbraham St.
Jeanette Pollock

MaxLife Education
3009 Hill St.
Keith Stewart

SPRINGFIELD

All Star Cleaning
423 Eastern Ave.
Noel Mercado

Betty’s Thrift Store
616 Boston Road
Betty Marquez

DFG Enterprises
98 Briggs St.
Damion Harper
Esmine’s Cuisine
341 Wilbraham Road
Evan James

Forastiere Family Funeral Home
45 Locust St.
Forastiere Family

Frank Gentile Automotive
149 Rocus St.
Frank Gentile

GRP Funding Holdings, LLC
1350 Main St.
GRP Funding Holdings, LLC

Hannoush Jewelers
1655 Boston Road
N. Hannoush Jewelers

Her Management
122 Chestnut St.
Tatiana Donaldson

Houle Painting and Remodeling
201 Davis St.
Scott Houle

Hyman’s Trucking
663 Allen St.
Christopher Hyman

Jah Lloyd Cuisine
341 Wilbraham Road
Evan James

Law Offices of Susan Grossberg
293 Bridge St.
Susan Grossberg

Lids Live Well
24 Bissell Ave.
Lidya Early

Loc’d Crown Hair Boutique
143 Main St., Suite 215
Kristol Griffith

Mendez Roofing
563 Armory St.
Rodimiro Mendez

Mid-Air Drone Services
11 Judith St.
Joshua Glushien

North End Mini Mart
2469 Main St.
Luis Marrero

NWS Fastpitch
16 Loretta St.
Jessica Colson

Redbrick Books
797 Page Blvd.
Marcia Fuller

Samuel Taps & Table
1000 West Columbus Ave.
Samuel’s Tavern, LLC

Spotlight Entertainment
15 Barber St.
Stephen Josey

White Tee Towing
20 Andrew St.
Carmen Flores

Wrong Side of the Traxx Recording
91 Pinevale St.
Shane Dowsey

WESTFIELD

ATL Transport
84 Orange St.
Aleksandr Livchin

Darling Construction
42 Beveridge Blvd.
Larry Darling Jr.

Greg Mastroianni Electrician
265 Montgomery Road
Greg Mastroianni

GTG Plumbing & Heating
7 Stuart Place
Guy Gautreau

Hot Piece of Glass
55 Loomis Ave.
Crysta Ascolillo

JB Home Inspections
330 Buck Pond Road
John Borges

M5D’s Concrete
126 Old Stage Road
Mikhail Okhrimenko

Precision Construction
19 Shepard St.
Oleg Romanchenko, Roman Romanchenko

WEST SPRINGFIELD

84 Lumber Co.
38 Monterey Dr.
John Uveges

A & A Furniture Repair
32 Partridge Lane
Alan Archambault

Boston Bartenders School of America
218 Memorial Dr.
Maria Scrima

C & M Realty
1095 Westfield St.
Donald Nault

Inter-Technologies Inc.
451 Dewey St.
Yury Altyev

Lynch Flooring
115 Frederick St.
Peter Lynch

Nailtique Spa
1817 Riverdale St.
Nhung Nguyen

Parus
766 Main St.
Dzhavat Azizov

Willow and Moss
133 Janet St.
Melissa Ahrayah

WILBRAHAM

The Bilberry Salon – Julie Sokol
2141 Boston Road
Julie Sokol

The Bilberry Salon – Molly Bragiel
2141 Boston Road
Molly Bragiel

The Grille at CCW
850 Stony Hill Road
Marc Sparks

Lori Designs
392 Three Rivers Road
Lori Mead

Oak and Elm Home Services
10 Joan St.
Jennifer Branco

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Andre, Lenna
137 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Ball, Larry C.
Ball, Patricia A.
46 Nutmeg Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Baxter, Carl Anthony
554 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/09/19

Beaulieu, Joseph R.
P.O. Box 4953
Holyoke, MA 01041
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Bedore, Brian F.
12 Maple St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Bernardi, Christopher A.
21 Lyman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/13/19

Birtwell, Karen L.
a/k/a Kachinski, Karen L.
77 Portulaca Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/11/19

Boston, Hank M.
Boston, Janet E.
530 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/11/19

Breor, Laurie
14 Columbia Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Cathy’s Daycare
Brantley, Catherine Yvonne
76 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/04/19

Clark, George O.
8 Bonny Lane
Peru, MA 01235
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Cognac, Matthew R.
58 Allison Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Conklin, George Robert
P.O. Box 543
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Consic, Richard J.
Kritz-Consic, Cynthia
49 Hillcrest Park
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Danishevsky, Steven J.
Danishevsky, Jillian I.
146 Tanglewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

DeCaires, Roland Arlington
115 Northampton St., A
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Fontaine, Richard R.
35 New Boston Road
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Froebel, Joshua
164 Mohegan St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/01/19

Garcia, Alexis E.
2 Daniels Court
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/04/19

Gordon, Philip J.
832 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Jaskulski, Linda A.
23 Hancock St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/11/19

Jesus M. Delgado Electric
Delgado, Jesus M.
1835 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Jordan, Amanda Lee
554 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/09/19

Karnolisz, Jason
57 Squawfield Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Kittle, Kerri L.
154 Stoddard Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/07/19

LeBlanc, Sarah Marie
53 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/19

Lisi, Savannah
16 Montgomery Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/19

McCarthy, Philip S.
McCarthy, Sarah B.
100 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/05/19

Menard, Kimberly M.
126 Peck Brothers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/11/19

Miles, Ryan F.
407 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/08/19

Miner, Jaime M.
1 Meadowbrook Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/01/19

Nancys Painting Plus Home
Binette, Bruce A.
Lessard-Binette, Nancy L.
51 West Orchard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/08/19

O’Brock, Karen L.
90 Moser St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/08/19

Plant, Helen S.
243 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/13/19

Rodriguez, William
337 White St., 1st Fl.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/01/19

Ruell, Ronald A.
121 Albemarle St
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/05/19

Scace, James A.
16 Congress St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Schadler, Henry
Schadler, Martha
85 Eagle St., Apt. 401
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/05/19

Shaw, Victoria Lauralie
175 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/08/19

Smith, Darrell L.
208 Wildwood Ave
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/13/19

Smith, Shanice
a/k/a Raschilla, Shanice
14 King Ave., Unit 1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/19

Smith, Thomas P.
39 Hillside Ave.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Steinkuehler, Terra Renee
11 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/19

Stevens, Lori S.
1545 Allen St. Apt 3
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/11/19

Stocks, Diane Dean
55 Cedar Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/05/19

Surdue-Boutique
Goodman, Lisa
19 Schuyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/07/19

Yacovone, John J.
24 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/05/19

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 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

ASHFIELD

562 Suburban Dr.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $176,500
Buyer: Whitney J. Roberts
Seller: Austin J. Snape
Date: 02/15/19

BERNARDSTON

115 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Bernardston DG Series LLC
Seller: Damon, Edwin H. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 02/22/19

BUCKLAND

56 Ashfield St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Carlye M. Woodard
Seller: Saari L. Koponen-Robotham
Date: 02/22/19

30 Howes Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $204,070
Buyer: Patrick G. Conlin
Seller: Marc R. Kaufmann
Date: 02/26/19

CONWAY

435 Bardwells Ferry Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: David P. Adie
Seller: Christine M. Clark RET
Date: 02/15/19

DEERFIELD

Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Michael B. Antonellis
Seller: Ciesluk Farm Properties
Date: 02/15/19

Old Ferry Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Michael B. Antonellis
Seller: Ciesluk Farm Properties
Date: 02/15/19

Pogues Hole Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Michael B. Antonellis
Seller: Ciesluk Farm Properties
Date: 02/15/19

Round Pond Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Michael B. Antonellis
Seller: Ciesluk Farm Properties
Date: 02/15/19

GREENFIELD

126 Elm St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael Restaino
Seller: Jennifer J. Garbiel INT
Date: 02/20/19

27 Frederick Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sarah L. Konopka
Seller: Christy C. Porter
Date: 02/22/19

6 Freeman Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Tyler P. O’Brien
Seller: Nathan D. Gray
Date: 02/21/19

107 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael C. Stempel
Seller: Bush, Frank J., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/19

HEATH

68 Avery Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $376,400
Buyer: Barbara J. Gordon
Seller: Raymond D. Hanson INT
Date: 02/19/19

210 Taylor Brook Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Steven R. Wiles
Seller: S&K 8 Point TR
Date: 02/15/19

LEVERETT

11 Number 6 Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Elena Pobezinskaya
Seller: Barbara Goldstein
Date: 02/25/19

MONTAGUE

9 Hillside Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Amie M. Keddy
Seller: Stewart, James K., (Estate)
Date: 02/25/19

8 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Nathan Gray
Seller: Robert Bergeron
Date: 02/21/19

NEW SALEM

22 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Kristopher Helton
Seller: Joseph W. Hamilton
Date: 02/25/19

ORANGE

25 2nd St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Jericho Fellows
Seller: Joshua A. Dasilva
Date: 02/13/19

105 Fryeville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Bruce L. Alford
Seller: Baker FT
Date: 02/22/19

40 Lake Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Leblanc
Seller: Charles C. Bridges
Date: 02/22/19

42 Lake Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Leblanc
Seller: Charles C. Bridges
Date: 02/22/19

69 Mayo Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: 88 Lambert Ave NT
Seller: Gary H. Moise
Date: 02/22/19

SHELBURNE

123 Frank Williams Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Glenway M. Fripp
Seller: Michael O. Crowley
Date: 02/21/19

360 South Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jill Pontiff
Seller: Raymond E. Beaulac TR
Date: 02/21/19

SUNDERLAND

653 Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Sugarbush Meadow LLC
Seller: Bourey LLC
Date: 02/21/19

Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Sugarbush Meadow LLC
Seller: Bourey LLC
Date: 02/21/19

WHATELY

4 Strippe Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $362,000
Buyer: Patrick McCoy
Seller: Wesley B. Smith
Date: 02/19/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

90 Clover Hill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Ethan J. Nassar
Seller: Srinivasa Gutta
Date: 02/14/19

78 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Laura J. Fox
Seller: Darryl Ledoux
Date: 02/19/19

68 Maynard St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mark Rogerson
Seller: Alan B. Olbrych
Date: 02/15/19

232 Rowley St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Anthony M. Santaniello
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/20/19

178 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Dmitriy Brutskiy
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 02/13/19

BRIMFIELD

65 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Christian Collins
Seller: Denton, Jean M., (Estate)
Date: 02/22/19

31 Echo Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: David Muir
Seller: Jay Mooney
Date: 02/14/19

CHICOPEE

67 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Judd Jackson
Seller: Cartier, James R., (Estate)
Date: 02/19/19

30 Bemis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Adrian P. Vega
Seller: Breire IRT
Date: 02/25/19

421 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Sycamore Homes LLC
Seller: Broadway Street LLC
Date: 02/14/19

96 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Tracy A. Lafreniere
Seller: Candace Ribeiro
Date: 02/21/19

585 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Jayne S. Price
Seller: Carol A. Konarski
Date: 02/14/19

25 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kimberly Devine
Seller: Anthony Eichstaedt
Date: 02/22/19

50 George St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $181,500
Buyer: Elly J. Rozell
Seller: Richard R. Carbonneau
Date: 02/25/19

20 Gill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kevin Dragon
Seller: Edward G. Furnelli
Date: 02/22/19

164 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Gregorio Rosario
Seller: Ferenc, Chester E., (Estate)
Date: 02/22/19

90 Loveland Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,100
Buyer: CIG 4 LLC
Seller: Robert L. Hall
Date: 02/19/19

123 Newbury St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Jennifer L. Weisgerber
Seller: Brahman Holdings LLC
Date: 02/15/19

18 Pickering St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Gabriel M. Jaworski
Seller: BHR Properties LLC
Date: 02/21/19

15 Piquette Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Kassem Z. Kabbout
Seller: Roland H. Jodoin
Date: 02/15/19

10 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Frank F. Vezina
Seller: Roxanne Asselin
Date: 02/21/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

385 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Gerald J. Celetti
Seller: Marc Mamoun-Dulaimy
Date: 02/14/19

70 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Cbatts Properties LLC
Seller: Michael B. McCarthy
Date: 02/25/19

10 Jennifer Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Duprat
Seller: Robert W. Jergensen
Date: 02/21/19

50 Mill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Mario Gallo
Seller: Margaret K. Trase
Date: 02/15/19

102 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jessica E. Thomas
Seller: Richard L. Gardner
Date: 02/19/19

428 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Megan E. Leahan
Seller: Kelly Rider
Date: 02/26/19

46 Putting Green Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Cang Huynh
Seller: Vincent G. Laduke
Date: 02/15/19

316 Westwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $116,500
Buyer: Frank A. Demarinis
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 02/19/19

GRANVILLE

384 Water St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Pomeroy
Seller: No Place Like Home Properties
Date: 02/20/19

HAMPDEN

382 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Linda J. Whitaker
Date: 02/14/19

54 Ames Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Bramucci
Seller: Sawx Holdings LLC
Date: 02/25/19

190 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Laux
Seller: William Lang
Date: 02/15/19

HOLLAND

233 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Andrew W. Bzdel
Seller: Elizabeth M. Martin
Date: 02/22/19

85 Jackson St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Magali Trabal
Seller: E&L Properties LLC
Date: 02/22/19

326 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Michael A. Breor
Seller: Penelope L. Hill
Date: 02/15/19

7 Old County Way
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jonas Putz
Seller: Doreen D. Andrew
Date: 02/15/19

HOLYOKE

Chestnut St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Holyoke Housing Authority
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 02/14/19

264 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Holyoke Housing Authority
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop Of Springfield
Date: 02/14/19

214 Knollwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Eric W. Cromwell
Seller: Marie E. Cromwell
Date: 02/20/19

240 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Matthew S. Kay
Seller: Merrill C. Desrosiers
Date: 02/15/19

6 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jason Ferreira
Seller: John S. Gay
Date: 02/19/19

LONGMEADOW

37 Birchwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: David A. Delbuono
Seller: Vickie L. Maryou
Date: 02/13/19

1150 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $319,500
Buyer: Jared L. Standiford
Seller: Diane D. Parzych
Date: 02/15/19

51 Pinewood Hills
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Marc Dulaimy
Seller: Michael J. Cavanagh
Date: 02/14/19

LUDLOW

676 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Fumi Realty Inc.
Seller: Stone Bear LLC
Date: 02/22/19

28 Laroche St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Rita L. Sevivas-Folta
Seller: Dianne Fabrocini
Date: 02/26/19

105 Main Blvd.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Tammy M. Tryba
Seller: JDS Capital Inc.
Date: 02/14/19

80 Piney Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kara McCormack
Seller: BP LLC
Date: 02/15/19

123 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Allison M. Jessup
Seller: Dawn E. Veautour
Date: 02/21/19

241 Reservoir Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Cohen
Seller: Guy F. Mode
Date: 02/15/19

138 Ridgeview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: William Hatch
Seller: Nelson G. Duarte
Date: 02/26/19

54 Roy St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert Bodley
Seller: Judy L. Hansen
Date: 02/26/19

52 Stanley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Jonathan W. Curtis
Seller: Sergey Myakushko
Date: 02/15/19

126 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $188,450
Buyer: Alexander T. Avery
Seller: Allison Jessup
Date: 02/21/19

43 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Mark A. Caplette
Seller: Allie T. Casey
Date: 02/26/19

PALMER

2252 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Sean C. Winterson
Seller: Ann E. Tencza
Date: 02/15/19

121 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Sean P. Sweeney
Seller: George S. Milkowski
Date: 02/20/19

129 Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Conner Harris
Seller: Lauren J. Cox
Date: 02/15/19

2286-2288 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Busigo
Seller: Aime J. Lamontagne
Date: 02/21/19

3088 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Heather A. Marek
Seller: Cathy A. Barnes-Masztal
Date: 02/15/19

1213 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: William J. Bernat
Seller: Mark Baldyga
Date: 02/25/19

SOUTHWICK

34 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Michael Albert
Seller: Italia Cecchini
Date: 02/19/19

172 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Erik J. Pori
Seller: Raymond R. Hauff
Date: 02/22/19

108 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Cory M. Schwarzenbach
Seller: Matthew J. Pomeroy
Date: 02/26/19

SPRINGFIELD

22 Albee St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $139,400
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jose M. Sala-Diaz
Date: 02/13/19

11 Albemarle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Maria C. Rodriguez
Seller: Elvin J. Marte
Date: 02/14/19

74 Ames St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $303,912
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Priscilla M. Schissel
Date: 02/14/19

9-13 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $303,912
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Priscilla M. Schissel
Date: 02/14/19

28 Barnet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Orvill Torres
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 02/15/19

329 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Giselle Vizcarrondo
Seller: Bay Liberty LLC
Date: 02/25/19

129 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Josue Lissaint
Seller: Laurinda J. Rodrigues
Date: 02/13/19

1050 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Joshua Montanez
Seller: Adam Gravel
Date: 02/22/19

1245 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Radha Swami 2351 LLC
Seller: Mike W. Lee
Date: 02/25/19

121 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: David Salazar
Seller: Mark Daviau
Date: 02/21/19

68-70 Calhoun St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $232,750
Buyer: Yoit W. Dong
Seller: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Date: 02/26/19

35 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Ricky R. Paro
Seller: Richard F. Police
Date: 02/19/19

27 Cluster Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Robert Ackerman
Seller: Sherman, Stephney Y., (Estate)
Date: 02/20/19

20 Connolly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: John R. Schulte
Seller: Lana M. Nietipski
Date: 02/26/19

126 Croyden Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Eduardo Otero
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/15/19

15 Dow St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jaime Dominguez-Almenas
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 02/26/19

106 Fallston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,900
Buyer: Rebeca Serrano
Seller: Hoang Lam
Date: 02/25/19

58 Fieldston St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $141,500
Buyer: Katherine Weidhaas-Vega
Seller: Middalia Ramos
Date: 02/25/19

37 Gerald St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Richard Farrell
Seller: Goodman, Mildred, (Estate)
Date: 02/26/19

67 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: BTS Realty LLC
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 02/21/19

225-227 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Aleksandr N. Dubovoy
Seller: Michael Donskoy
Date: 02/22/19

75 Labelle Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Laura Condega
Seller: Faustine N. Rios
Date: 02/19/19

2594 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $2,600,000
Buyer: Greenberg Blatt Management LP
Seller: HRES Main Street LLC
Date: 02/19/19

270 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Katherine J. Prewitt
Seller: Caserta Co. LLC
Date: 02/14/19

95 Mayflower Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Andrew Jalbert
Seller: Yamarie L. Hernandez
Date: 02/26/19

13 Morris St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Todd J. Illingsworth
Seller: John F. Nettis
Date: 02/13/19

9 Morris St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Todd J. Illingsworth
Seller: John F. Nettis
Date: 02/13/19

55 Nelson Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Darnell G. Coleman
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 02/20/19

164-166 Northampton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Domingos Enterprises LLC
Seller: Lisa A. Lajoie
Date: 02/20/19

81 Orpheum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Vitaliy S. Divnich
Seller: Verdi-Ann Vadnais
Date: 02/20/19

152 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Ama Addai
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 02/22/19

46 Pheland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Victor M. Colon-Santiago
Seller: Brenda M. Clinton
Date: 02/15/19

51 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $266,900
Buyer: Crystal Tyndal
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 02/26/19

11 Pulaski St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Frank E. Schissel
Date: 02/13/19

799 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Jimmy E. Chang
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 02/15/19

21-23 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher Chin
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 02/15/19

153 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Davy Perez
Seller: Crystal J. Tyndal
Date: 02/26/19

202 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Value Properties LLC
Seller: Jreaswec, Julio C., (Estate)
Date: 02/26/19

1376 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: RHL Properties LLC
Seller: Timothy H. Goodchild
Date: 02/22/19

61-63 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Jason Gobin
Seller: Giuseppe Leone
Date: 02/22/19

TOLLAND

650 Colebrook River Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Joel Townson
Seller: Kelly J. Sullivan
Date: 02/15/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1332 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Merrill C. Desrosiers
Seller: Erwin S. Redman
Date: 02/15/19

57 Angeline St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Gary F. Saccomani
Seller: Joshua Ehle
Date: 02/26/19

66 Apricot Hill Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Mario J. Bernal
Seller: Csgee FT
Date: 02/13/19

90 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: OG Murphy LLC
Seller: Robert J. Sonsini
Date: 02/15/19

25 Blossom Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Bibeau
Seller: Steven J. Bibeau
Date: 02/22/19

21 Gay Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Bozek
Seller: Lillian P. Lissandri
Date: 02/22/19

217 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: David G. Clark
Seller: Mario J. Bernal
Date: 02/13/19

261 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Robyn L. Gay
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 02/20/19

460 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kerry Koehler
Seller: Robin C. Bruneau
Date: 02/15/19

43 Warren St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Patricia E. Chavez
Seller: Sean J. Pringle
Date: 02/22/19

WESTFIELD

71 Christopher Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Jason P. Parker
Seller: Sean M. Peterson
Date: 02/22/19

21 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Patrick J. McNeice
Seller: Horton, Leonard R., (Estate)
Date: 02/15/19

13 Harrison Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Dhiraj Gurung
Seller: Anna Karaduman
Date: 02/26/19

37 Mechanic St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Benjamin P. Digiammo
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/13/19

45 Noble Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: John A. Devine
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 02/14/19

175 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Bourbeau
Seller: Anthony R. Nadeau
Date: 02/15/19

Springfield Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: DNSL LLC
Seller: Laguercia, Frederick P., (Estate)
Date: 02/20/19

30 Summer St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,250
Buyer: James R. Jylkka
Seller: Ryan K. Bussinger
Date: 02/20/19

84 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Daryl J. Ledoux
Seller: Robert G. Labun
Date: 02/19/19

WILBRAHAM

Boston Road #9A
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $329,221
Buyer: Monson Savings Bank
Seller: Garvey Group Inc.
Date: 02/14/19

20 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Nicholas Phillips
Seller: Michael E. Arslan
Date: 02/20/19

58 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Anthonie G. Torres
Seller: Keem LLC
Date: 02/26/19

3 Russell Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Allie Casey
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 02/26/19

105 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Kiley Skinner
Seller: Robert F. Pabis
Date: 02/22/19

109 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Alex Gamache
Seller: Danielle J. Decoteau
Date: 02/22/19

447 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,800
Buyer: Rachel M. Kania
Seller: Huruma Kange
Date: 02/19/19

1105 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Sunlight Properties LLC
Seller: An Dinh
Date: 02/20/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

43 Hitchcock Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Matthew L. McGann
Seller: Amherst College
Date: 02/15/19

20 Palley Village Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $463,600
Buyer: Hayes FT 2018
Seller: Jeremy D. Ober
Date: 02/21/19

Red Gate Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jonathan S. Klate
Seller: Alex K. Phakos
Date: 02/15/19

BELCHERTOWN

12 Autumn Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $183,972
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Todd F. Dauplaise
Date: 02/20/19

201 Oakridge Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $448,387
Buyer: Robert E. Bergendahl
Seller: Dahlia Development Ltd
Date: 02/14/19

195 Railroad St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $366,000
Buyer: Harry E. Santiago
Seller: Leah J. Greenberger
Date: 02/21/19

CHESTERFIELD

115 Indian Hollow Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Rachael A. Hathaway
Seller: New Frontiers LLC
Date: 02/14/19

EASTHAMPTON

54-56 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Netto Construction Inc.
Seller: David E. Derouin
Date: 02/14/19

135 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Rachel L. Phillips
Seller: Robert R. Plantier
Date: 02/15/19

2-4 Oakdale Place
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Manhan Properties LLC
Seller: Laurie A. Nulph
Date: 02/21/19

39 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Matthew Gray
Seller: Daniel R. Bernashe
Date: 02/22/19

14 River Valley Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Zaka LLC
Seller: Mary Olson
Date: 02/13/19

GRANBY

18 Deerbrook Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $464,000
Buyer: Scott C. Tencza
Seller: Richard E. Wojtczak
Date: 02/15/19

HADLEY

99 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Farrelly FT
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 02/13/19

271 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Shane M. Dion
Seller: Donald R. Dion
Date: 02/25/19

HATFIELD

172 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Richard H. Blais
Seller: Donald R. Lamica
Date: 02/14/19

NORTHAMPTON

70 Bradford St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Netto
Seller: Charles J. Mazeski
Date: 02/26/19

374 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Peter J. Hacunda
Seller: Donna L. Brewer
Date: 02/14/19

5 Hawthorne Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Kevin Gonzalez
Seller: Thomas J. Lippie
Date: 02/15/19

486 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: EDC Real Estate LLC
Seller: Andrulis, John A., (Estate)
Date: 02/21/19

28 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: James C. Link
Seller: Ridgeview Development LLC
Date: 02/22/19

83 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Bienia
Seller: Hannoush Buys Houses LLC
Date: 02/22/19

19 Stonewall Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,666
Buyer: Frederick H. Alexander RET
Seller: Susan Kan
Date: 02/15/19

34 Sylvan Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Billy E. Peterson
Seller: Bill E. Peterson
Date: 02/25/19

40 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $690,000
Buyer: Matthew Roth-Katz
Seller: Cara McCaffrey
Date: 02/14/19

SOUTH HADLEY

41 Carew St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Vigneau
Seller: Sharon M. Bowler
Date: 02/22/19

28 Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Farrelly FT
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 02/13/19

66 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: South Hadley Rentals LLC
Seller: Alan R. Gaj
Date: 02/20/19

105 Lyman Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $449,000
Buyer: Craig J. Sypek
Seller: Joyce C. Cote
Date: 02/15/19

15 Richview Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $291,500
Buyer: William Robinson
Seller: Melissa M. Croteau
Date: 02/19/19

508 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Walter J. Rose
Seller: William T. Lyle
Date: 02/15/19

SOUTHAMPTON

100 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Martin
Seller: Michael Kent
Date: 02/22/19

52 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ashley McGill
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/15/19

70 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: David P. Desrosiers
Seller: Estes, Linda J., (Estate)
Date: 02/20/19

WARE

108 Old Poor Farm Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Thomas Hudock
Seller: Nicole L. Guimond
Date: 02/22/19

35 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Tericyn J. Loehr
Seller: Nathan P. Lanier
Date: 02/22/19

WILLIAMSBURG

4 North Kellogg Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Keith J. Kosior
Seller: Frank J. Kosior
Date: 02/19/19

WESTHAMPTON

48 Tipping Rock Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Peter L. Gauthier
Seller: Matthew J. Hathaway
Date: 02/14/19

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff March 19, 2019

Building Permits

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

AMHERST

57 East Pleasant St., LLC
57 East Pleasant
$46,700 — Renovate existing meeting rooms

Central Amherst Realty Trust
51 East Pleasant St.
$6,000 — Remove wall, install sinks, move gas lines, resurface bar

Gillen Development Corp.
401 Main St.
$3,200 — Relocate two interior doors, install shower

The Green Tree Family, LP
85 North Whitney St.
$14,000 — Construct four offices within existing separation

Roula Kofides
363 Main St.
$2,000 — Replace damaged entry door

Mosaic Real Estate Amherst, LLC
169 Meadow St.
$125,000 — Renovate space for phase 2 of medical waiting and display room

One East Pleasant St.
1 East Pleasant St.
$145,00 — Restaurant buildout

CHICOPEE

4 Perkins, LLC
165 Front St.
$30,000 — Construct two Hollywood-type sets

Center Group, LLC
13 Center St.
$12,000 — Remove existing kitchen hood and install new hood and ductwork

Chicopee Boys Club Inc.
580 Meadow St.
$1,500 — Add non-bearing walls to create lobby space within existing larger lobby

Chicopee Tower Nominee Trust
481 Center St.
$25,000 — Install wireless communications equipment on existing tower and within existing equipment shelter

DEERFIELD

Angel Properties
3 Sugarloaf St.
$6,000 — Interior renovations

EASTHAMPTON

155 Northampton, Easthampton
155 Northampton St.
$1,283,250 — Interior renovations, renovate storefront enclosure

Eastworks, LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$10,000 — Oversee installation of new elevator equipment

EAST LONGMEADOW

American Tower Corp.
30 Benton Dr.
$25,000 — Cell site modification

99 Restaurant
390 Main St.
$12,000 — Repair automobile damage

LG Industries, LLC
194 Pleasant St.
$25,000 — Basement

Town of East Longmeadow
60 Center Square
$25,000 — Renovate bathroom and break room

GREENFIELD

Baystate Franklin Medical Center
164 High St.
$230,870 — Reconfigure interior of Emergency Department to install bathroom and shower for behavioral-health pod

One Arch Place Inc.
46 Wells St.
$10,000 — Construct interior walls, new bathroom

Town of Greenfield
298 Federal St.
$336,000 — Construct interior wall partitions, suspended ceiling

HADLEY

Parmar & Sons
24 Bay Road
Two directional signs and one wall sign at Homewood Suites

Sandri Development Inc.
457 Russell St.
$262,000 — Install new siding, windows, and doors; redo parking lot and sidewalks; and renovate interior to convert former gas station into retail facility

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
337 Russell St.
New wall sign and alter tenant panel in existing ground sign at Marshalls

LONGMEADOW

GPT Longmeadow, LLC
674 Bliss Road
$135,000 — Exterior renovations to former Bertucci’s restaurant

GPT Longmeadow, LLC
674 Bliss Road
$125,000 — Interior upgrades to dining area, bar area, and bathrooms at former Bertucci’s restaurant

Longmeadow Historic Preservation
734 Longmeadow St.
$1,014,000 — Construct office spaces in former single-family home

NORTHAMPTON

Billmar Corp.
330 North King St.
$16,906 — Install new electric door at entrance

City of Northampton
123 Haydenville Road
$2,000 — Replace three antennas and add ancillary equipment to telecommunications tower at Smith School

City of Northampton
125 Locust St.
$11,368 — Re-roof storage building for Department of Public Works

City of Northampton
300 North Main St.
$143,000 — Removate two bathrooms at Pines Theater in Look Memorial Park

City of Northampton
6 Water St.
$5,688 — Re-roof building for Water Department

Five College Realtors
92 Main St.
$2,800 — Illuminated wall sign (side)

Five College Realtors
92 Main St.
$2,800 — Illuminated wall sign (front)

P + Q, LLC
110 Main St.
$1,000 — Non-illuminated wall sign for Coldwell Banker

Saga Communication of New England Inc.
15 Hampton Ave.
$12,500 — Install new drop ceiling in conference room, install refrigerator in break room

Konstantinos Sierros
99 Main St.
$8,000 — Remove staircase, construct walk-in keg cooler for JJ’s Tavern

PALMER

JJC Materials, LLC
153 Breckenridge St.
$7,668,000 — Install ground-mount solar array

Yummy Asian
1033 Thorndike St.
$13,931.29 — Install new hibachi, including non-structural wall; hood, ductwork, and wet chemical fire suppression; and CO- and smoke-detection system

SPRINGFIELD

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
12 MGM Way
$2,000,000 — Alter existing gaming floor area at MGM Springfield for casino island bar

Colebrook Partners South, LLC
511 East Columbus Ave.
$993,000 — Alter tenant pharmacy space, Springfield CTC

Michele Hagan
1930 Wilbraham Road
$30,000 — Interior demolition for future buildout for New Valley Bank

SCP 2001 A-CSF-27, LLC
370 St. James Ave.
$124,700 — Interior renovations and lab upgrades at CVS

SCP 2001 A-CSF-27, LLC
970 St. James Ave.
$124,000 — Interior renovations and lab upgrades at CVS

Springfield MA Post Office Employees Credit Union
264 Brookdale Dr.
$224,360 — Alter interior space in basement and first floor for Pioneer Valley Credit Union

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Town of West Springfield
255 Interstate Dr.
$20,000 — Replace three existing antennas

WILBRAHAM

Town of Wilbraham
28 Springfield St.
$31,975 — Repair existing ramp at rear entrance

Resource Guide Addendum

By BusinessWest Staff March 18, 2019

Departments

BANQUET FACILITIES
Changes:
The Inn on Boltwood
(Formerly Lord Jeffery Inn)
Website: www.innonboltwood.com

Change:
Tower Square Hotel
Services: Full-service hotel that offers a wide range of services for weddings, business functions, meetings, reunions, and conventions; 11 different rooms, more than 12,000 square feet of indoor event space, and an outdoor oasis with 10,000 square feet of space

Addition:
Storrowton Village Museum
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 205-5051; www.storrowtonvillage.com
Capacity: 175
Contact: Chelsea Viens
Services: Offers distinctive, historical settings for weddings and events through a partnership with Storrowton Tavern and Carriage House; the Union Meeting House, gazebo, and Greenwich Barn can accommodate guest lists of all sizes, and spaces can be styled in rustic vintage, elegant modern, and anything in between; secure parking on site and minutes away from Route 5, Interstate 91, and the Mass Pike

Addition:
The Student Prince/The Fort
8 Fort St., Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 734-7475; www.studentprince.com
Capacity: 100
Contact: Bill Porter or Grace Szydziak
Services: The historic Edelweiss and Heidelberg rooms are ideal for bridal showers, business meetings, office parties, graduations, and family parties; both rooms are customizable to events of all sizes from 6 to 100 guests and fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology for presentations, music, and other displays

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Change:
ServiceNet
Services: Individual counseling and innovative group therapies for children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, substance-use disorders, physical/sexual abuse and other trauma, relationship and family concerns, school-adjustment problems, pain-management challenges, and obsessive-compulsive disorders; also providing psychological testing, psychiatric care, and medication services; clinics are located in Amherst, Greenfield, Holyoke, Northampton, and Pittsfield

Addition:
Holyoke Medical Center –
Center for Behavioral Health
575 Beech St., Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2500; www.holyokehealth.com
Services: Inpatient psychiatric unit; partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program for people with psychiatric and addiction issues, including compulsive gambling; outpatient psychotherapy service specializing in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD/trauma, and EMDR; NeuroStar TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Change:
River Valley Counseling
Center Inc.
Services: Adult, child, and adolescent individual and group outpatient mental-health services and psychiatry with offices in Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, and Easthampton; state-certified gambling specialists; substance-abuse counselors; adult psychiatric day treatment program; school-based health centers/teen clinics located at Holyoke High School North, Dean Campus, and Peck School; school-based mental-health services in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, and Granby public schools as well as select schools in Springfield and Springfield Technical Community College; the HIV/AIDS Project; CONCERN: Employee Assistance Program for local businesses, organizations, and municipalities; CBHI services; RVCC is also the mental-health provider for the clients of WestMass Elder Care Inc., LifePath, ROCA, and Womanshelter/Compañeras; all programs are staffed by bilingual/bicultural professionals; RVCC is an affiliate of Holyoke Medical Center and member of Valley Health Systems Inc.

COMPUTER HARDWARE DISTRIBUTORS
Change:
Northeast IT
Employees: 14

COMPUTER NETWORK/IT SERVICES
Addition:
PHYX Device Repair & Sales
1 Federal St., Building 101, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 234-4313; www.phyx.me
Contact: Frank Tate
Service area: Western Mass., Connecticut
Services: General computer services including system backup, device backup, media transfers, data recovery, logic board repair, and consignment services

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Addition:
Zap Electric
2025 Pine St., Three Rivers, MA 01080
(413) 567-2228; www.zap-electric.com
Chief executive: James Jaron
Types of work: Electrical; security; data

EYE CARE
Change:
Balin Eye & Laser Center
Services: Refractive surgery including iLASIK (custom, no-blade laser vision correction), PRK and the KAMRA Inlay for the correction of reading vision; no-stitch cataract surgery offering the latest lens implants to restore distance and reading vision; Center for Excellence in Dry Eye Treatment offering Lipiflow technology; treatment of glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy; routine eye exams; contact-lens fittings; Botox and Juvederm cosmetic treatments; eyelid surgeries

FINANCIAL SERVICES/BROKERAGE FIRMS
Change:
Infinex Financial Group at Monson Savings Bank
Branch manager: Paul Hillsburg

Addition:
PNCU Financial Services
46 Main St., Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 333-5047; www.pncu.com
Licensed brokers in Western Mass.: 1
Branch manager: Christopher Casale
Services: Retirement; financial planning; college education; life and long-term-care insurance; mutual funds; stocks, bonds, and annuties

Changes:
Raymond James
Licensed brokers in Western Mass.: 15
Branch manager: Mark Teed

GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Addition:
D.A. Sullivan & Sons Inc.
82-84 North St., Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 584-0310; www.dasullivan.com
Employees: 43
Chief Executive: Mark Sullivan
Specialties: General contractor; construction manager; owner’s project manager; commercial; public and private projects; schools and colleges, libraries, churches, municipalities, healthcare facilities
Recent Local Projects: MGM Head Start Daycare Center, MGM Kringle Candle Emporium, Springfield; Northampton Community Arts Trust, the Coach House at Village Hill, Northampton; Mount Holyoke College Kendall Athletic Center, South Hadley; Eaglebrook School Science, Arts & Music Center, Deerfield; Berkshire Community College Hawthorne and Melville Halls, Pittsfield

HEARING CENTERS
Addition:
Hampshire Hearing and Speech Services
243 King St., Suite 105, Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 586-9572; www.hamphearing.com
Allison Holmberg
Comprehensive hearing evaluations and screenings for children and adults; evaluation and speech/language therapy services for children and adults of all ages, including articulation, language, aural habilitation, auditory processing, aphasia, fluency, and voice therapy; evaluation and selection of hearing aids from various manufacturers; custom hearing-aid fittings with state-of-the-art digital technology

HOME CARE OPTIONS
Change:
Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice
Website: www.vnaandhospice.org

Change:
Glenmeadow at Home
Director: Maeghan Carrier

Change:
Holyoke VNA/Hospice Life Care
Director: Debra Strempek

Addition:
Overlook Visiting Nurse Assoc. and Hospice
1252 Elm St, Suite 21, West Springfield MA 01089
267 Amherst Road, Sunderland MA 01075
(508) 434-2360; www.overlook-vna.org
Director: Sharon Wright
RN/LPN care: Yes
Services: Certified home healthcare agency; skilled nursing; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; social work; home health aides; specialty programs; telehealth; wound-care team; hospice and palliative-care services

Addition:
Viability Inc.
5 Franklin St., Northampton MA 01060
(413) 584-1460; www.viability.org
Director: Dick Venne
RN/LPN care: No
Services: Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Viability community-living programs provide care management, direct care, and referral services to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live in the community with dignity; additional Western Mass. locations in Holyoke, Pittsfield, and Springfield

HOTELS
Changes:
The Inn on Boltwood
(Formerly Lord Jeffery Inn)
Website: www.innonboltwood.com

Changes:
Tower Square Hotel
Website: www.thetowersquarehotel.com
Restaurant seating: 104

INSURANCE AGENCIES
Addition:
AAA Pioneer Valley Auto Club
Insurance Agency
150 Capital Dr.,
West Springfield, MA 01089
(413) 785-1381
www.aaa.com/insurance
Full-time agents/employees: 11/15
Offices: 5
Types of insurance: Commercial, Personal, Life, Auto, Home
Top Local Official: Steve Brochu

Addition:
MillBrook Benefits and Insurance Services, LLC
933 East Columbus Ave., Suite A, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 886-0008; www.millbrookbenefits.com
Full-time agents/employees: 4/6
Offices: 1
Types of insurance: Employee Benefits, Life, Disability, Long-term Care
Top local official: Peter Miller

LARGEST EMPLOYERS
Change:
Callaway Golf
Total employees: 360

Changes:
Eversource
Address: 300 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Phone: (413) 787-1004
Top local officer: Daryle Brown

LARGEST MANUFACTURERS
Addition:
Quabbin Wire & Cable Co. Inc.
10 Maple St., Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-6281; www.quabbin.com
Total employees: 100
Top local officer: Paul Engel
Business: Manufacturer of ethernet and data communications cables used in commercial, industrial, A/V, and general-purpose applications

LAW FIRMS
Change:
Bacon Wilson, P.C.
Number of Lawyers: 44

MEETING & CONVENTION FACILITIES
Changes:
The Inn on Boltwood
(Formerly Lord Jeffery Inn)
Website: www.innonboltwood.com

Change:
Tower Square Hotel
Services: 12,000 square feet of indoor meeting/banquet space; 10,000 square feet of outdoor event space; on-site audio/visual

REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Addition:
CORE Physical Therapy
575 Beech St., Holyoke, MA 01040; (413) 534-2555
155 Ashley Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089; (413) 535-4909
1970 Memorial Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020; (413) 532-9913
www.holyokehealth.com
Administrator: Hasaan Khawaja
Services: Physical therapy; occupational therapy; cardiac rehabilitation; pulmonary rehabilitation; orthopedic care; stroke rehabilitation; hand therapy; lymphedema therapy; vestibular rehabilitation; work injury and ergonomics; LSVT BIG, for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease; McKenzie method for the treatment of low back pain; instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization; Kinesio Taping method; vestibular and balance rehabilitation; treatment of TMJ and temporomandibular disorders; inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation; rehabilitation services for speech, language, and audiology offered through HMC Speech and Hearing Center

Change:
Encompass Health
(formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Mass.)
Website: www.encompasshealth.com/westernmassrehab

Change:
Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Administrator: Kathryn Auclair

Change:
Professional Physical Therapy
(formerly ProEx Physical Therapy)
Website: www.professionalpt.com

Change:
TEAM Rehab & Wellness
Website: www.teamrehabcenter.com

Lessons from Boston and New York

By Editorial March 5, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

In the wake of momentous, and almost simultaneous, decisions by Amazon and GE to essentially back out of huge deals they had struck with New York and Boston, respectively, there came waves of commentary hinting that the era of huge corporate location, or relocation, subsidies might finally be coming to an end because evidence was mounting that they’re just not working.

Alas, this is probably, if not almost certainly, wishful thinking. Instead of ushering in an end to this habit of cities, states, and regions handing out billions to billionaires on the promise that they will bring tens of thousands of jobs, the events in Boston, and especially New York, only demonstrate why they won’t be ending anytime soon.

Indeed, while many are praising New Yorkers for standing up to Amazon and saying ‘enough is enough’ when it comes to these corporate handouts ($3 billion in this case), many, many more are lamenting a lost opportunity, criticizing the critics for letting a very big fish work its way off the line. And for the record, New York didn’t really stand up to Amazon. Instead, the corporate giant simply decided it didn’t want to take the heat and the criticism and would much rather go where it was not just welcome, but entirely and unabashedly welcome.

And why not? Seemingly within minutes after it was announced that Amazon would not be building in Queens, elected officials in New Jersey, who finished out of the running in the huge sweepstakes to land Amazon’s second headquarters, said, in essence, ‘our offer is still on the table; take another look at us. Please. Please!’

No, New York’s loss wasn’t in any way a victory for anyone. It didn’t change the equation, and New York is out roughly 50,000 jobs. Amazon just changed the rules slightly but importantly by saying, ‘give us a huge relocation subsidy, and don’t criticize us in any way about taking it.’

And the reality is that it’s on very safe ground as it says that.

Why? Because, as we’ve said many times, jobs are now — and will continue to be for decades to come — the most precious commodity on the planet, and cities and states will do whatever it takes to land them.

Even cities like New York and Boston, which shouldn’t have to compete for them. Indeed, in a perfect world, giant corporations should be paying huge subsidies to come to those cities, which have the skilled workers and the vitality and quality of life to attract more of them. They should be paying subsidies to help those cities battle homelessness, feed the poor, and help the have-nots join the haves.

But this isn’t a perfect world. When Seattle’s City Council passed a tax on large employers to fund an initiative to combat homelessness, Amazon threatened to stop major expansion plans, putting 7,000 jobs at risk. Not surprisingly, the tax was rescinded.

Not surprisingly, because city councils don’t hold the real power in such matters; major corporations like Amazon do.

In the wake of the company’s decision to scuttle its plans for Queens, many are calling what happened a victory for New York and other cities like it. Call us skeptical, but we’re not sure what, if anything, was won.

How to Address Workplace Gambling

By Editorial March 5, 2019

Opinion

By Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Late winter and early spring is high workplace gambling season. College basketball’s March Madness playoff brackets mean many workers will be talking about, gambling on, and even watching the games at work.

What does workplace gambling look like? Betting pools, online betting, cellphone calls, and texting are some of the common methods employees use to gamble during the workday. All this may lead to a significant reduction in job performance by some employees.

On the other hand, many employers regard employee gambling as a harmless distraction that creates a little excitement, a diversion from the humdrum of the long winter and workday routines. Most employees treat it as a lark that, win or lose, will not impact them very much. In most workplaces, the single-pool proceeds are relatively small dollars, ranging anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars to perhaps a few thousand.

That said, workplace gambling is a big deal and likely to get bigger. The American Gaming Assoc. estimates that employees may bet up to $10 billion alone on the college basketball tournament. And, by the way, sports betting remains illegal in Massachusetts.

If you are concerned about workplace gambling or feel that your current policies are insufficient, here are some questions to consider:

• Does gambling disrupt the workplace? Is the gambling behavior interfering with production? Are arguments between employees over games and gambling taking place? Is bad blood festering over unpaid debts? Is there a spike in wallet or purse thefts among co-workers?

• Are you seeing betting take up an unreasonable amount of work time? Are workers leaving their work stations throughout the day to discuss gambling? Are they gathering during work time to discuss betting options?

• Are gambling employees asking co-workers or the company for loans on wages or from 401Ks, or are there delays in repaying debts?

• Are your supervisors running the gambling pool, raising disparate treatment issues across the business?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may want to consider establishing a gambling policy.

There are a number of options:

• Adopt a no-gambling policy. Define gambling or the type of behavior that is restricted. Employers are free to establish such a policy. The key factor, as always, will be how consistently will it be enforced by your supervisors.

• Determine what constitutes appropriate disciplinary action against any employee who violates the policy.

• Consider adopting a limited no-gambling policy. One method would be to prohibit gambling above a certain dollar figure or value. Such a policy would recognize that small-stakes gambling such as a few dollars or a lunch is reasonable and will be tolerated even though it remains illegal under state law. The problem — will employees disclose they are doing it? There is also the question of determining what is a reasonable dollar value threshold and how to enforce it.

While it is unlikely any company would face any serious civil or criminal liability for a small-time gambling pool, if its operation makes some employees feel uncomfortable, it may make sense to end the practice as soon as you become aware of it, or before it gets going. Whatever policy you choose to adopt, make sure it is one that is enforceable for your workplace.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

Picture This

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Smile for the Camera

Sandra Costello, owner of Sandra Costello Photography, cuts the ribbon to the opening of her new photography studio in the Eastworks Building in Easthampton on Feb. 17. Surrounded by family, friends, and clients, Costello celebrated her new space for capturing portraits of women, families, high-school seniors, and professionals. (Photo by Ryan Williams)

Image Conscious

Michael’s Party Rentals recently received a national accolade at the 2019 American Rental Assoc. (ARA) annual convention and trade show in Anaheim, Calif. The company was acknowledged with a Presidents Image Award, given to a business facility or store celebrating its commitment to improving the rental-industry image through a remodeling, rebuilding, or renovation project. The award was in response to Michael’s Party Rentals’ new showroom, which opened in July 2016. Pictured: Melissa Sullivan (left) and Michael Linton accept the award.

Supporting Seniors

Polish National Credit Union (PNCU) recently pledged to donate $25,000 to the Friends of River Mills Senior Center in Chicopee. The donation will be spread over the course of five years in $5,000 installments. The check was presented during the Financial Elder Abuse Workshop sponsored by the credit union on Feb. 7. This donation will be used for the addition of programs and activities for the seniors. Pictured, from left: Alfred Picard, president of Friends of River Mills Senior Center; Jim Kelly, President and CEO of PNCU; Sherry Manyak, executive director of Friends of River Mills Senior Center; Michael Sugrue, executive vice president of PNCU; and Kevin Kober, director of Retail at PNCU.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 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.

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT
Jason Blair v. Desai & Sons Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $13,148.70
Filed: 1/9/19

Truss Engineering Corp. v. KRN Solar, LLC
Allegation: Money owed from referral fee agreement: $5,024
Filed: 1/25/19

Susana Aguero v. Adalberto Bernal d/b/a Bernal Properties
Allegation: Breach of contract: $8,480
Filed: 1/28/19

M.S. Homes, LLC v. Lumber Liquidators Inc.
Allegation: Negligence, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranties, consumer-protection violation, breach of contract: $26,000
Filed: 1/30/19

Carol Arruda v. Thomas P. Ryland Co. Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $453
Filed: 2/6/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
BDMG, LLC and Armbrook Senior Living, LLC v. Sage Engineering and Contracting Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence: $755,000
Filed: 1/25/19

Mary A. Gifford v. Timothy Rusiecki, DDS
Allegation: Dental malpractice
Filed: 1/25/19

Tessa L. Monska v. Baystate Noble Hospital Corp., Brian J. Hession, M.D., and Jacques H. Blanchet, M.D., et al
Allegation: Medical malpractice
Filed: 1/28/19

Katelyn Ryan, p/p/a Timothy Ryan v. Gilbane Inc., H. Carr & Sons Inc., and Essex Newbury Contracting Corp.
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $100,000
Filed: 1/31/19

Maria Asiimwe v. Wilson’s Paving & Construction Inc. and William Burlingham
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $93,007.06
Filed: 1/31/19

Gerald J. Martin v. Talbot Health & Wellness
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $105,000
Filed: 2/1/19

Devonne McLaughlin v. G & H Landscaping Inc., Pearson Bradley Development Co., and JP’s Elastomerics Corp.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $2,522,763.35
Filed: 2/4/19

Specialty Bolt & Screw Inc. v. Rockwerx Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, unjust enrichment: $42,202.27
Filed: 2/4/19

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

Agenda

Celebrity Bartending Tip-Off Fundraiser

March 7: The Hampden County Legal Clinic (HCLC), an award-winning, nationally recognized pro bono program of the Hampden County Bar Assoc. and the Hampden County Bar Foundation, has provided free legal advice and law-related services to the underserved through a variety of pro bono initiatives and community-based programs for 11 years. The HCLC and its pro bono associate advisory board are delighted to announce the first inaugural Celebrity Bartending Tip-Off Fundraiser to support the Legal Clinic. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Art e’ Pizza, 272 Worthington St., Springfield. Along with food and entertainment, the event will feature local celebrity bartenders and a silent auction. This event is open to all. For more information, call the HCLC at (413) 733-6500.

‘Daniel Shays & America’s First Non-violent Protest’

March 9: Historian and author Dan Bullen will present “Captain Daniel Shays & America’s First Non-violent Protest” at 2 p.m. in the Springfield Armory Museum. The program will take place in the museum theater. Admission is free, but reservations are required due to limited seating. On Jan. 25, 1787, Shays marched 1,200 farmers and veterans to Springfield to seize the federal arsenal’s stockpiles of weapons, to keep them from falling into the hands of the governor’s army, which was coming to impose martial law in the Connecticut River Valley. For five months, Shays and the farmers of Massachusetts had peacefully protested the state’s economic policies, which explicitly favored the merchant elites, but the governor and other leaders saw the people’s opposition as a threat to the state’s authority. Bullen writes that he found this story deeply engaging “not just as a local history, but as an ongoing story of Americans banding together to protect the liberties they’d won in the Revolution.” Bullen will tell the story of the economic, social, and political factors that brought thousands of men in arms to Springfield in 1787 and ultimately led to reforms in Massachusetts and then to the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. For further information about the event, call (413) 734-8551.

Difference Makers

March 28: BusinessWest launched its Difference Makers program in 2009 to celebrate individuals, groups, organizations, and families that are positively impacting the Pioneer Valley and are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. The class of 2019 was profiled in the Feb. 4 issue and will be feted at the Difference Makers Gala on March 28 at 5 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Tickets are on sale now for $75. To reserve a spot, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected]. The presenting sponsor is Baystate Health/Health New England, and other event sponsors include Royal, P.C., Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C., Development Associates, TommyCar Auto Group, and Viability Inc.

Women’s Leadership Conference

March 29: In celebration of women everywhere knocking down doors and breaking through glass ceilings, Bay Path University will host its 24th annual Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC) at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. This one-day event, which has become the region’s prime women’s leadership event for professional networking and enrichment, will challenge women seeking to make career or life changes to look at the power within to make their dreams a reality, and to dare to ask “why not me?” instead of “why me?” Delivering the keynote address will be award-winning actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, one of only four women who have achieved the EGOT, the grand slam of entertainment-industry awards, by winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Mel Robbins, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, life strategist, internationally recognized social-media influencer, and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world, will deliver the conference’s luncheon keynote. She is the CEO and co-founder of the Confidence Project, a media and digital learning company working with Fortune 500 brands to help employees build habits of confidence and courage. The conference’s opening keynote speaker will be announced soon. In addition to the three keynote speakers, breakout sessions focused on reimagining the narrative around women in leadership will be led by Cy Wakeman, drama researcher, global thought leader, New York Times best-selling author, and president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership; Kim Meninger, certified executive and leadership development coach and president and founder of Executive Career Success; Dr. Kristina Hallet, board-certified clinical psychologist, and associate professor of Psychology at Bay Path, executive coach, and best-selling author; and Kim Lear, founder of Inlay Insights, storyteller, writer, and researcher. For further information on the conference and to register, visit www.baypathconference.com.

EANE Leadership Conference

April 4: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) will stage its annual Leadership Conference on Thursday, April 4 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place with a focus on measuring success while motivating and inspiring one’s team to improve performance. The program will feature Jim McPartlin, vice president of Leadership Development for Forbes Travel Guide. McPartlin’s keynote will challenge attendees to bring integrity to their leadership responsibilities, even when times get tough. A second keynote will be presented by Tim Hebert, a perennial entrepreneur, innovator, author, speaker, and adventurer. Hebert will ignite the leadership spark in attendees in a keynote focused on the choices of leadership and techniques to help live life by design, not by default. Between keynote presentations, conference attendees will have access to dozens of breakout session topics ranging from performance management to diversity and inclusion, to perfecting ‘C-suite speak,’ and more. The cost for the program is $360 per person with discounts for three or more. Register at www.eane.org/leadership-2019 or by calling (877) 662-6444. The program will offer 5.75 credits from the HR Certification Institute and SHRM.

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.

Bay Path President’s Gala

April 27: Bay Path University has announced its third annual President’s Gala, “Dance a Mile in Their Shoes,” to take place at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. Lindsay Arnold, a Dancing with the Stars professional and season 25 champion, and So You Think You Can Dance fan favorite, will lend her expertise for her second year in a row as the event’s celebrity judge. Arnold will be joined at the judges’ table by actor, producer, Springfield native, and Bay Path alumna JoAnna Rhinehart, who is currently appearing in My Fair Lady on Broadway. The Bay Path University President’s Gala will feature a Dancing with the Stars-style ballroom dance competition infused with telling the story of the university’s mission — empowering undergraduate women and graduate women and men to flourish in a constantly changing world. Last year’s event netted more than $315,000 in support of the Bold Women’s Scholarship and the Finish Line Fund. These scholarships are awarded to assist students in removing obstacles standing in the way of achieving their goal of receiving a college degree. This year’s featured dancers at the gala are Lamont Clemons, Business Development for Secure Energy Solutions, executive vice President of S-Cel-O Painting, and Bay Path trustee; Erin Hornyak, Bay Path advisory council member and Longmeadow resident; and Jillian Jusko, blogger and Longmeadow resident. Clemons, Hornyak, and Jusko are undergoing training with Daryll and Gunnar Sverrisson, ballroom dance champions and owners of Ballroom Fever in Enfield, Conn., as they prepare to compete to raise scholarship funds and take home the Mirror Ball Trophy. In addition to the performances, the gala will feature an auction, dinner, and live entertainment by the Boston-based band Protégé. The President’s Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner at 7:30 p.m. The dancing competition will begin at 8:30 p.m., and at 9 p.m. guests will be invited to dance the night away. Tickets are on sale now at www.baypath.edu/gala.

Aerosmith Concerts

Aug. 21, 24, 26, and 29: Aerosmith will bring “Deuces Are Wild — East Coast Run,” a special edition of its Las Vegas residency show, to MGM Springfield for four nights. Along with never-before-seen visuals and audio from Aerosmith recording sessions, the performances will be presented in L-ISA Hyperreal sound. The shows will take place at the MassMutual Center. Tickets went on sale to the general public on March 1.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

Chamber Corners

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

• March 12: 1Berkshire Education Session: “Digital Marketing for Community Organizations,” 3-5 p.m., hosted by Lee Bank, 40 Pittsfield Lenox Road, Lenox. Join 1Berkshire, HYFN Local, and WWLP Media as guest presenter Mitch West discusses digital advertising, incorporating video and social media. Free to 1Berkshire members.

• March 12: 1Berkshire Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lee Bank, 40 Pittsfield Lenox Road, Lenox. Join us for the March Chamber Nite in partnership with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires. Members of either organization get in for free, and we’ll highlight the theme of community impact.

• March 13: 1Berkshire Education Session: “Digital Marketing for Small, Medium, and Large Companies,” 8-11 a.m., hosted by 1Berkshire, 66 Allen St., Pittsfield. Join 1Berkshire, HYFN Local, and WWLP Media as guest presenter Mitch West discusses incorporating video into digital advertising strategies (8 a.m.), social media (9 a.m.), and navigating digital advertising (10 a.m.). Free to 1Berkshire members.

• March 13: 1Berkshire Education Session: “Digital Marketing for Creative Economy, Culturals, Hospitality, and Tourism,” 2-4 p.m, hosted by Red Lion Inn, 30 Main St., Stockbridge. Join 1Berkshire, HYFN Local, and WWLP Media as guest presenter Mitch West discusses digital advertising, incorporating video and social media. Free to 1Berkshire members.

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

• March 6: Business Leadership Discussion Group, 4:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Jake’s at the Mill, Amherst. Presented by Family Planning Business Center and Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. Register at www.amherstarea.com.

• March 28: Margarita Madness, 5:30-8:30 p.m., hosted by Insterskate 91 at Hampshire Mall. Presented by TommyCar Auto Group. Enjoy an evening of margaritas and vote for your favorite. There will also be dishes from participating restaurants and dozens of raffle prizes. Trumpy of the Valley’s Hits 94.3 will emcee the event. Cost: $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Buy tickets at www.amherstarea.com. Margarita tables are sold out.

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

• March 5: CEO Power Hour Luncheon featuring Gina Kos of Sunshine Village, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the Collegian Court. A quarterly luncheon series where CEOs tell how they rose to their positions. Series sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

• March 8: Big Honkin’ Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., a multi-chamber event hosted by Marcotte Ford. A celebration of Marcotte’s new, state-of-the-art dealership. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• March 20: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Delaney House. Chief greeter: Karen Hansmann, Chicopee Cultural Council/chamber board. Keynote: Happier Valley Comedy, “5 Tips for Quieting Your Voice of Unhelpful Judgement.” Series sponsored by Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, N. Riley Construction Inc., Polish National Credit Union, USI Insurance Services, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events. Sponsor tables still available; call (413) 594-2101, ext. 102.

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

• March 7: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Puzzled Escape Games, Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Unit 141. An evening of intrigue and networking. See if you have the skills needed to escape. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Lunch, noon to 2:30 p.m., hosted by Northampton Country Club, 135 Main St., Leeds. Enjoy a corned beef and cabbage luncheon and salute the St. Patrick’s Day committee award winners, Michael Callini, Steve Zsavisa, and Mr. & Mrs. Florek. Newly elected state Rep. Dan Kelly will be the keynote speaker. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for future members. Reservations are required, as space is limited. 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

• March 6: Coffee Buzz, 7:30 a.m., hosted by Holyoke Hummus Café. Did you know Holyoke Hummus now serves breakfast? Join the Greater Holyoke business community as we indulge in fine vegetarian cuisine over a warm beverage. There will be plenty of coffee and connections to be had as Holyoke Hummus Café celebrates its second birthday. Cost: free.

• March 13: Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, 7:15 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, Holyoke. Presented by PeoplesBank. Sponsored by the Republican; Holyoke Gas and Electric; Resnic, Beaureguard, Waite and Driscoll; Holyoke Medical Center; and Marcotte Ford. Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s weekend kickoff as we feature live Irish music, Holyoke tartan for sale, a full Irish breakfast, and plenty of laughs and connections. Rumor has it there will be a special guest speaker. As always, there will be plenty of Irish cheer. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members, $250 for tables of eight for members. Shamrock sponsorship for $550 (e-mail [email protected]).

• March 20: Big Honkin’ Business After Hours at Marcotte Ford, 4:30 p.m. This event is a collaboration with the Greater Westfield and Greater Chicopee chambers, featuring food stations, beer and wine, marketing opportunities, door prizes, and more. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

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

• March 6: March Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Forget Me Not Florist, 114 Main St., Northampton. A networking event sponsored by the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Complete Payroll, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $10 for members.

• March 26: Workshop: “Excel Tips & Tricks, Part 1,” 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 Excel that will save users hours of time. Learn how to add buttons to the quick-access toolbar, so the commands you want are at your fingertips. Learn how to view all the formulas in a worksheet and how to freeze rows and columns for easier viewing and navigation. Practice time-saving shortcuts for selecting, moving, and copying cells, and learn how to use autofill to create a series of numbers or dates or to copy formulas. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• April 2: Workshop: “Excel Tips & Tricks, Part 2,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This class will present a series of tips and shortcuts that will help attendees work more efficiently and complete more complex tasks with Microsoft Excel. Learn how to assign range names to groups of cells and how to use range names in formulas and functions. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• April 3: April Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Danco, 10 West St., West Hatfield. A networking event sponsored by Northeast Solar, NEPR, Health New England, and MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Cost: $10 for members.

• 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.

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

• March 4: March Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield Gas & Electric at the Operations Center, 40 Turnpike Industrial 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.

• March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University, Scanlon Hall, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Platinum sponsor: Westfield State University; small business sponsor: Puffer Printing; in-kind sponsor: Flowers by Webster. Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast as we honor our 2019 Sons of Erin Colleen, Hannah Elizabeth Jury, and her court; Irishwoman of the Year Terri Broderick Hathaway; Irishman of the Year Jim Rood, and Parade Marshal Bo Sullivan. Cost: $25 for members, $40 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit www.westfieldbiz.org/events or contact the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• March 20: Big Honkin’ Business After Hours, 4:30-7 p.m., a three-chamber event with the Greater Westfield, Greater Chicopee, and Greater Holyoke chambers, hosted by Marcotte Ford, 1025 Main St., Holyoke. Hearty appetizers, food stations, beer, and wine provided. Live jazz music and valet parking. Bring business cards to make connections and enter to win raffle prizes. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration is recommended at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or by calling the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.shgchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

• March 14: Business After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by: Johnny’s Tap Room, South Hadley. Located in South Hadley’s Village Commons, across the street from Mount Holyoke College, Johnny’s Bar & Grille has been serving up food and drinks since 2006. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. To RSVP or for more information, e-mail [email protected], and mail a check, payable to the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce, to 2 Lyman St., South Hadley, MA 01075.

• April 6: Mohegan Sun Bus Trip, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hop on King Ward’s 40-person bus for a day of fun at one of the world’s finest casinos. Pickup and dropoff at the Chicopee Home Depot parking lot at 9 a.m. Cost: $50 per person, which includes bus fare, $15 food voucher, and $15 gambling voucher. Call Steven Laplante at (413) 246-4911 for more information, or e-mail [email protected] to reserve seating.

• 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

• March 4: Outlook 2019, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Presented by Health New England. Featuring national columnist Margaret Carlson as keynote speaker, plus U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Cost: $60 for members in advance, $80 general admission in advance, $100 at the door.

• March 14: Fire & Ice Craft Cocktail Competition and Fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. Sponsored by Florence Bank.

• March 19: “A New Wave,” 4-6 p.m., hosted by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave., Springfield. A presentation by the city of Springfield Office of Economic Development in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber, highlighting new economic-development projects and updates on larger economic-development projects in the works. Includes reception with cash bar following. Admission is complimentary, but reservations are required.

Reservations for all Springfield Regional 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

• March 21: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Enjoy lunch while networking with fellow chamber members and guests of members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief intro and company overview. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Cost: free for members; $10 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• March 21: YPS Third Thursday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by MGM Springfield Lobby Bar. Join us for our March Third Thursday. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Afterward, we will enjoy the show at ROAR comedy club. For an exclusive discount on tickets to the show, visit springfieldyps.com.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

People on the Move

Robert Kelley

Cliff Hedges

Eastern States Exposition announced two appointments, naming Robert Kelley director of Operations and Cliff Hedges director of Public Safety. A graduate of Agawam High School, Kelley continued his education at Holyoke Community College before starting his career at ESE in 1975. Over the past 25 years, Kelley has served ESE as its contractor coordinator, overseeing numerous capital-improvement projects. Under his direction, 10 new buildings were constructed, including the Mallary Complex East and West, the food court, the Visitors’ Center East and West, the Transportation Center, the indoor warm-up horse ring, the Young Building and two wine and cheese barns now known as the Farmers Market. He also supervised the installation of air conditioning in the Better Living Center and Young Building, and a heating system in Mallary Complex. Additionally, he directed projects involving moving all electricity from overhead to underground and the installation of a new sewer and storm-drain infrastructure. As director, he will oversee all grounds operations, including maintenance, construction, landscaping, and contractors, and continue to supervise all building projects on the grounds. Hedges has an extensive, 31-year background in federal and local law enforcement, having retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2012 after 26 years as a special agent and a supervisory special agent, spending 21 of those years in the FBI’s Springfield office. He also served as a patrolman and subsequently a detective on the Crimes Against Persons Unit with the Dallas Police Department. Hedges comes to the Exposition from his most recent position as regional director of Compliance and Privacy at Regional Care Capella HealthCare in Brentwood, Tenn. He was a healthcare compliance, privacy, and risk specialist focusing on state and federal regulatory guidance, rules, and regulations. A graduate of the University of Louisville, he earned a bachelor’s degree in justice administration. He also holds a master’s degree in communications and information management from Bay Path University, where he was an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice. Hedges received the Presidential Integrity Achievement Award for Investigations for his work on the public corruption initiative in Springfield. He has also received multiple awards from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for investigative techniques and a Special Team Award from the New England Narcotics Assoc. In 2002, he was named the Cliff Zundel Citizen of the Year for the town of Longmeadow for his involvement in girls’ youth sports.

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Gulasar (Guli) Niyazova

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Gulasar (Guli) Niyazova as a mortgage consultant representing the West Springfield, Westfield, and Russian-speaking communities. In her new position, Niyazova will guide home buyers through the process of obtaining the right mortgage quickly and efficiently. As a mortgage professional, she said her goal is to not only provide a smooth process, but also to help select the mortgage that is most beneficial to each customer. “Guli brings a wealth of professional experience to her new position as a mortgage consultant for PeoplesBank,” said James Sherbo, senior vice president of Consumer Lending. “She values customer service as her top priority, and, because of her experience and Russian-language fluency, she is a valuable addition to the PeoplesBank lending team.”

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The American Council on Education (ACE) announced that Carol Leary, president of Bay Path University and author of Achieving the Dream: A How-to Guide for Adult Women Seeking a College Degree, will receive the 2019 Donna Shavlik Award. The award will be presented ACE2019, ACE’s 101st annual meeting in Philadelphia, during the Women’s Leadership Dinner on Saturday, March 9. In 1994, Leary became president of Bay Path, a private institution offering all-women undergraduate degree programs (on campus and online) and co-educational graduate-degree programs. Under her leadership, Bay Path became a university, established more than 30 graduate and post-graduate degrees, and launched the American Women’s College, the first all-women, all-online baccalaureate program in the nation. She also established the Carol A. Leary Endowed Scholarship Fund for First Generation College Students. Although neither graduated high school, Leary’s parents instilled in her the importance of education and a love of learning. With their support and encouragement, she attended Boston University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and later earned a Ph.D. at American University in Washington, D.C. This upbringing contributed to her advocacy for women, particularly those for whom circumstance and environment might hinder success. Presented annually, the Donna Shavlik Award honors an individual who demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing women in higher education through leadership and career development, campus climate, and mentoring.

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Susan Lapointe

Riverside Industries Inc., a nonprofit agency empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live rich and full lives, announced Susan Lapointe is the new director of Development and Community Relations. In her new role, Lapointe oversees fundraising, development, public and community relations, and marketing for Riverside. Fundraising will include Riverside’s annual signature fundraiser auction event, as well as annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, capital campaigns, cultivation, and stewardship. An accomplished business owner, Lapointe comes to Riverside with a strong entrepreneurial background. Her recent career as owner and creative director of TurningLeaf Design included branding and marketing for many nonprofits and businesses in the Valley. In addition to running her business, her community involvement included serving as director and president of the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, chairperson for the Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council, development and marketing chair for the Easthampton Cultural Council’s annual Cultural Chaos event. Her community development also included volunteer and marketing consulting for Riverside as well as serving as a board chair and member of Riverside for many years.

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Jeff Rodgers

On the same day the Berkshire Museum opened more than 100 years ago, the museum will welcome Jeff Rodgers as its new executive director on April 1. Rodgers brings more than 20 years of museum experience to the Berkshire Museum’s top job. He currently serves as provost and chief operating officer of the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, Fla. Rodgers has served in a number of roles at the South Florida Museum. Since 2016, he has held broad leadership responsibilities for strategic planning, creating innovative programming, fundraising, and conducting outreach across the community to build and sustain crucial partnerships and collaborations. A former teacher, he also served in a variety of roles at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, including as director of the Moveable Museum Program. Rodgers was the unanimous selection after a four-month search led by the museum’s board of trustees.

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The Valley Blue Sox announced that former major-league pitcher Mike Trombley has been named special advisor to the team. Trombley, 51, spent 11 seasons in the majors with the Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Dodgers. A 14th-round draft pick in the 1989 MLB draft, the right-handed pitcher would go on to earn his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1990. The Wilbraham native appeared in 509 major-league games, primarily working out of the bullpen. He logged a 4.48 earned run average in 795.2 innings of work while notching 44 career saves. He is now the owner of Trombley Associates – Investment and Retiring Planning, and Trombley Associates – Bookkeeping and Payroll Services, located in Wilbraham. In his new advisory role, Trombley will serve as a mentor to Blue Sox players both on and off the diamond. He will also assist the coaching staff and front office throughout the season.

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Clinton Mathias

Clinton Mathias, associate professor of Pharmacology at Western New England University, was named the recipient of the American Assoc. of Immunologists’ (AAI) Distinguished Service Award for 2019. Mathias is being recognized for outstanding service to the immunology community as director of the AAI High School Teachers Summer Research Program in Immunology from 2012 to 2108. A formal award presentation will take place in May at the Immunology 2019 conference in San Diego. Mathias is on the faculty of Western New England’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. For the past six years, he spearheaded the AAI’s efforts to support summer research for high-school teachers, connecting them with AAI mentors from coast to coast, many of them world-renowned scientists. Teachers emerge from the summer program with curricula based on their research experience they could then implement in the high-school classroom.

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Michael Regan

The Martin J. Clayton Insurance Agency recently welcomed Michael Regan as principal of the agency and vice president of Sales. He comes to the agency with more than 13 years of experience in the insurance business. “Mike is an outstanding addition to the team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the agency. His commitment to the highest standards of customer care and business ethics makes him an ideal fit for Clayton Insurance Agency,” said President Daniel Sullivan. Regan was recently awarded the Henry Fifield Volunteer of the Year Award for outstanding community service. He is very active in the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce.

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Columbia Gas of Massachusetts announced that Mark Kempic will assume the role of president and chief operating officer, effective May 1. Steve Bryant, who has been serving as president of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, announced his retirement, also effective May 1. Since January, Kempic has served as chief operating officer for Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. From September 2018 to January, he was a key part of the leadership team for the Greater Lawrence area restoration efforts. He has more than 35 years of experience in the energy industry and has served in a broad range of functions, including information technology, engineering, gas supply, corporate planning, and regulatory policy. Most recently he served as NiSource chief transformation officer (CTO), responsible for enhancing NiSource’s 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.

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Diana Adair

Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors (CBUMR) announced the addition of Realtor Diana Adair to its roster of professional real-estate agents serving Franklin and Hampshire counties. Adair started her real-estate career 30 years ago and has purchased several homes, remodeled six properties, and bought investment rentals. In addition, she has accomplished millions of dollars in real-estate sales. She grew up in Belchertown, lived on a farm, and inherited her great love of land from her father, Howard Mann. In 1992, she started, owned, and operated Heartland Farm in Amherst, which gave lessons, held summer camps, and trained and sold hunter/jumpers. Adair is a member of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, the National Assoc. of Realtors, and the Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors.

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USA Archery announced the coaches for its newly redesigned teen training program, the Regional Elite Development (RED) program. Kyle Forbes Bissell, owner of Amherst Archery Academy, has been appointed reserve coach for the Eastern Region. Bissell will work with a head coach and three additional coaches with the goal of making this a successful training program for dedicated Olympic recurve archers ages 13 to 17. He founded Amherst Archery Academy in 2011 and now coaches archery full-time, year-round.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

Briefcase

Employer Confidence Slides to Begin 2019

BOSTON — Stabilizing financial markets and continued strong employment were not enough to brighten the outlook of Massachusetts employers during January as business confidence fell for the fifth time in seven months. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 0.9 points to 57.7, its lowest level since October 2016. Confidence has dropped 6.4 points during the past 12 months. The retreat was led by a 7.3-point drop in employer views of the Massachusetts economy and a 2.4-point drop in opinions about the national economy. Overall confidence remains within optimistic territory, but every element of the AIM Index is now lower than it was a year ago. A separate survey within the January Business Confidence Index found that, while 71% of Massachusetts employers have seen some effect from the U.S. government’s imposition of tariffs on goods form China and other nations, only 10% of companies characterize the effect as “significant” or a threat to the existence of their business. The most common consequence of the tariffs has been an increase in raw-material prices, followed by changes to the supply chain, supply interruptions, products affected by retaliatory tariffs, and loss of overseas customers.

1Berkshire Begins to Implement Berkshire Blueprint 2.0

PITTSFIELD — On Feb. 15, 1Berkshire launched the implementation phase of the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0, a strategic economic-development imperative. With more than 300 registered attendees packing the Colonial Theatre in downtown Pittsfield, 1Berkshire members, regional leaders, and elected officials from across the county shared this project, already two years in the making. 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. Beginning the implementation phase of the Blueprint 2.0 entails a number of action steps, focused on five key industrial clusters, as well as other economic-landscape components and cross-cutting issues. Collectively, this work aims to unite all geographic corners of the county for a common goal of economic development and sustained growth.

Study Shows Economic Impact of Westover Air Show

AMHERST — A UMass Amherst economic impact study estimates that the two-day Great New England Air Show (GNEAS) held at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee in July 2018 generated $4.3 million in direct and induced local spending. The findings confirm increased per-group spending and their impacts on the local economy even though attendance was significantly down; 2018 attendance was estimated to be around 63,475, down from the 375,500 estimated in 2015. The study was undertaken to understand the economic impact and to benchmark the findings of the 2008 and 2015 air shows for the Galaxy Community Council, a charitable corporation of veterans, local business people, and other citizens who work to support the Westover base. The project was completed by the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. The overall economic significance including respondents’ expenditures both within and outside the region of the air show for 2018 was estimated to be $4.02 million. However, when local attendees were removed, the direct economic expenditures from non-locals was estimated to be $2.67 million, and the direct and induced sales multiplier impact overall was estimated to be $4.3 million. This compares to an economic significance in 2015 that was $11.6 million and a local direct economic impact (including the sales multiplier) of $14.9 million. In 2008, economic significance was $8.2 million, and the direct economic impact was $12.3 million.

Holyoke Wins Grant to Create Services for Older Victims of Domestic Abuse

HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke has been awarded a grant of $398,205 from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women for a period of three years to create and enhance services for older victims of domestic abuse. This will allow the city to create and design Project Combating Abuse in Later Life (CALL) to address domestic abuse for those aged 50 and older who reside in the city. Project CALL will partner with the Holyoke Police Department, the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, Womanshelter Companeras, and WestMass ElderCare and receive advanced training on abuse in later life from the Office of Violence against Women, then conduct training to law enforcement, service providers, and residents to enhance effective service. Project CALL will have an HPD Elder Affairs Officer team up with a victim advocate and conduct direct services and outreach to those designated as high-risk. This team will enhance victim safety by not only providing support and services to the victim, but finding community-based interventions for the abuser while simultaneously placing them on high-risk status and sharing their information with the CALL Task Force and across systems. The collaborative team aims to have contacts at points of abuse and arrests, and include direct support through the court process. This team will also be responsible for community-based monitoring, case management, and responding to emergency referrals and implementing safety plans for the victims. The CALL Task Force will also act as a wraparound support system responsible for identifying the underserved Spanish elderly population by developing, implementing, and distributing a safety-plan brochure in Spanish for elder victims of domestic violence.

Opioid-related Overdose Deaths Decline for Second Straight Year

BOSTON — Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts declined by 4% in 2018 compared to 2017, marking the second consecutive year-over-year decrease in deaths, according to the latest quarterly opioid-related overdose deaths report released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. That 4% decline follows a 2% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths between 2016 and 2017. Fentanyl, however, remained a key factor in opioid-related overdose deaths; it was present in the toxicology of 89% of those who died of an opioid-related overdose and had a toxicology screen in the third quarter of 2018. Meanwhile, the rate of heroin or likely heroin present has been declining since 2016, falling to about 34% of opioid-related overdose deaths that had a toxicology screen in the third quarter of 2018. In 2018, preliminary estimates showed 1,974 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths, or 82 fewer deaths than the 2,056 confirmed and estimated deaths in 2017. There were 2,099 confirmed deaths in 2016. “The decrease in overdose deaths provides some hope that our approach to combating the opioid epidemic is having an impact,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. “We must maintain an intense focus on this crisis and continue to expand opportunities to increase harm-reduction initiatives and expand treatment and recovery services.” While the report showed an overall decline in opioid-related overdose deaths, non-Hispanic black males experienced a 45% increase from 2016 to 2017 in the opioid-related overdose death rate.

Historic Restoration Begins at Old Hampshire County Courthouse

NORTHAMPTON — HCG announced the official start of the historic Hampshire County Courthouse restoration. This phase of the project consists of repairs to the roof, tower, as well as windows and masonry. The building is owned and occupied by HCG. Arlington-based Boston Bay Architects Inc. is overseeing the $1.8 million project, and Wesfield Construction Co. Inc. of New Hampshire won the bid for construction. The restoration will begin at the top of the southern facing tower with the replacement of terracotta roof tiles. Exterior repairs include masonry stone restoration and brick stabilization. The tower interior carpentry work will focus on roof, floor, stairs, and railings. At the completion of the tower, the work will continue down the southern façade with window repair and replacement to energy-efficient historical windows. In October 2017, the Baker-Polito administration announced the release of Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) funds to HCG for this current phase of repairs. In 2015, DCAMM released $500,000 for safety repairs to the building’s steps and roof. The Northampton Community Preservation committee has played an integral role in the plans for this phase of renovation, contributing $200,000 to the building restoration. Local Community Preservation Acts contributed an additional $10,000 from Hatfield and $8,000 from Goshen. Area banks have pledged $38,000, and the Hampshire Foundation Buy a Brick program provided $8,800 from local residents and businesses.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

DBA Certificates

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

BELCHERTOWN

Allen’s Carpentry
272 Green Ave.
Christopher Allen

Dream Big Performance Horses
421A South Washington St.
Melissa Lalli

Garage Smith Garage Storage Solutions
7 Prescott Hill
David Samuelson

Greene Acres Equestrian Center
51 Ware Road
Amanda Hodge

Jenn’s Lawnmowing and More
37 Daniel Square
Jennifer Barlow

CHICOPEE

AMF Chicopee Lanes
291 Burnett Road
Brett Parker

CAN Construction, LLC
43 Reed Ave.
Natig Jalilov, Ssmayil Abilov

Champion Auto Deal
415 East St.
Abbas Hamdan

Chic Salon by José
1751 Westover Road
José Ocana

M & R Turnover Solutions
10 Gardner Road
Marisol Alicea

The Metal Men
280 New Ludlow Road
Walter Rose

Nancy M. Richter
44 Walnut St.
Nancy Richter

Nest
23 Sunnymeade Ave.
Christine Polak

Nework Paperboard Products
70 Better Way
Joshua Lenardson

Profiles Salon
12 Sheridan St.
Kelly Mailloux

Surface
246 Montcalm St.
Debra Panagotopulos

TND Landscaping
11 Fletcher Circle
Todd Stevens

DEERFIELD

B. Gorey Fabrication
37 South Main St.
Blake Gorey

Kingsley’s Landscaping, LLC
22 North St., Apt. B
Donald Kingsley III

River Bard Farm
194 Lower Road
Carl Burwick, Angela Burwick

GREENFIELD

Absolutely Fabulous Hair Inc.
305 Wells St.
Jodi Kocsis

Ambulatory, Employee, Industrial, Occupational Urgent Healthcare, LLC
489 Bernardston Road
R.F. Conway, M.D.

Angelina’s Flowers
31 Forest Ave.
Vera Ayrapetyan

Beth Stadnicki, LMT & Licensed Esthetician
305 Wells St.
Beth Stadnicki-Verhyen

Blake Equipment Co.
28 Butternut St.
Fred Cuda

Brady Associates
40 School St., #3
David Brady

Farther Shores
359 Davis St.
Jennifer Heath

Imagine Jewelers
38 Bank Row
Ann Skowron

Juggling Goose Farm
450 Colrain Road
Kathryn Chang, Benjamin Drake

Knotty Kat Fiber
450 Colrain Road
Kathryn Chang

LaBelle & Leitner
335 High St.
John Loeb

New Possibilities Antiques
31 Pond St.
W. Evan McDaniel

Studio Seven
229 Main St.
Rachael Katz

Thunderbird Hospitality Inc.
21 Colrain Road
Kimberly Chapdelaine

To-Do-List
62 James St.
Keith Fernet

Top Choice Cleaning Service
127 Hope St.
Tabitha Sisto

SPRINGFIELD

Branandez Trucking
393 Water St.
Laura Brazier

C & F Electrical
1181-1183 Worcester St.
Francis Cassidy

Cabo Fashion Footware
795 Liberty St.
Edwin Acevedo

Calderon Transportation
90 Cleveland St.
Wilmy Calderon

Calo Rei Restaurant
995 Boston Road
Rubbo Bastos Inc.

Cortland Dental Group
1070 St. James Ave.
Hathaway Road Dental

FSB Trucking
195 Gresham St.
Fabian Barnett

GRP Funding Holding, LLC
1350 Main St., Suite 200
GRP Funding Holding

J. Chaffee Plumbing & Heating
24 Berard Circle
Justin Chaffee

Joy Bowl
455A Breckwood Blvd.
Zhong Tian, LLC

Latino Counseling Center
86 Granby St.
Jonathan Alicea

Lavshi Knits
35 Kulig St.
Nicole Bosworth

Little Moguls
123 Kensington Ave.
Lady Moguls, LLC

Merenciana Corp.
494 Central St.
Pedro Almonte

Mount Zion Deliverance Temple
1655 Boston Road, Unit 167
Owen Bewry

MP CPAs
1 Monarch Place
MP P.C.

Nathaly’s Market
346 Bay St.
Pedro Almonte

OC Enterprise
263 Old Farm Road
Orangie Cole Jr.

Omar & Sons Furniture
73 Liberty St.
Khuram Abbasi

Sabores Authentic Mexican
1490 Allen St.
Moctezumas Mexican

Shane Suban Studio
163 Middlesex St.
Shane Suban

Shawn Bass Preservation
137 Cloran St.
Shawn Bass

WESTFIELD

256 Auto Sales
256 Union St.
David Allen

Brionna Rose Photo
95 North Elm St., #1
Brionna Burke

Dicronite Dry Lube Northeast
54B Mainline Dr.
Acralube Inc.

Essential Wellness Center
94 North Elm St., Suite 30-J
Olesya Lebedinskaya

M & T Machine
81 Laura Dr.
Michael Vella

Salina’s TRX Training
33 Winding Ridge Lane
Salina Sarat

VCA Montgomery Road Animal Hospital
207 Montgomery Road
VCA Animal Hospital Inc.

VMA Construction
756 North Road
Viktor Davidenko

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Khalil’s Detailing
49 Chester St.
Khalil Bayramov

Kuhnel’s Auto Inc.
2309 Westfield St.
Jay Walts

Mario’s Clock Repair
211 Elm St.
Mario Cardinale

Mid-Air Drone Services
71 Baldwin St.
Joshua Glushien

Sandy Stylist
242 Westfield St.
Sandra Pereira

Santana’s Kung-Fu Studio
452 Main St.
Maria Santana

Total Women’s Health Care Inc.
46 Daggett Dr.
Aleli Villanueva, M.D.

Valley Handyman
304 Prospect Ave.
Evan Talbot

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 2019

Bankruptcies

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

Afoulous, Abdelaziz
49 Kenneth Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Apple Ridge Yard Service
Browning, Stephen R.
129 Apple Ridge Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/28/19

Augusto, Michele
92 Wilson St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/18/19

Aulet, Pedro L.
21 Niagara St., Apt. 4
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Barber, Louise A.
192 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/28/19

Bassingthwaite, Richard James
28 J St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Brownell, Brenda Ann
a/k/a Campbell, Brenda
26 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/19

Collins, Stephanie A.
480 Southampton Road, Apt. 5
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/27/19

Cortis, Bobby-Jo
117 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Data Safe Guard, LLC
Lostaglia, Patrick
15 Erline St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/28/19

El Ghorfi, Miriam
49 Kenneth Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Gaines, Lori-Ann
Gaines, Daniel L.
148 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/17/19

Glover, Kelvin Leonard
414 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Hammond, Lisa M.
a/k/a Boulgarian, Lisa M.
65 Brooks Village Road
Phillipston, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/19

Heise, Michael
Heise, Jenny L.
552 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Holloway, Heather L.
222 Allengate Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Hood, Lisa A.
519 East River St., Lot 46
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/19

Hough, Kevin M.
16 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Jackson, Erik
PO Box 128
Russell, MA 01071
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/18/19

Kenadek, Melanie
16 Crescent St.
Box 1931
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Laverdiere, Tamara
10 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Lowell, Laura A.
69 Lake George Road
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Mack, Vince J.
Times-Mack, Fran A.
31 Buena Vista Plaza
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Malo, MaryAnn Theresa
188 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/19

Montalban, Jesus
111 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/19

Morin, Steven J.
88 Cora Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/28/19

Murach, Terri
PO Box 1665
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Nielsen, Kathleen A
16 Fair Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Phienboupha, Tiana L.
38 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Pichette, William D.
PO Box 454
Ashfield, MA 01330
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/25/19

Rodriguez, Awilda A.
132 Mohegan St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Rodriguez, Gerardo E.
Rodriguez, Angela M.
a/k/a Mulrooney, Angela
17 Locust St., Fl. 1
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/19

Russell, William Jason
70 King St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Santiago, Blanca I.
66 Prospect St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/19

Scarpino, Angela Irene
188 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/19

Scott, Martha
19 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/18/19

Shaffer, Tracy A.
15 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Silva, Christopher Michael
Silva, Jennifer Anne
16 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Smus, Susan J.
152 Bourne St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/28/19

Stone, Lissa J.
84 Riverview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/22/19

Therrien, Jill
435 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/19

Unique Property Services
Boudin, Albert F.
Boudin, Josephine C.
50 Linden St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/28/19

Weaver, Charles E.
1475 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/19

Weiner, Michael P.
115 Druids Lane, Apt. B
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/19

Weinman, Elizabeth H.
104 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/19

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 5, 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

106 River St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $247,900
Buyer: Stephen E. Colby
Seller: Mikolaitis IRT
Date: 01/31/19

CHARLEMONT

127 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 127-128 Main Street RT
Seller: 127 Main Street Realty
Date: 01/31/19

DEERFIELD

39 Keets Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Charles Salzberg RET
Seller: Margaret W. Friedrich RET
Date: 02/01/19

GILL

23 Oak St.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Robert A. Mattson
Seller: Citimortgage Inc.
Date: 01/29/19

GREENFIELD

20 Grinnell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Bryan G. Hobbs
Seller: Gary A. Newcomb INT
Date: 01/29/19

153 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass. Inc.
Seller: Litvak LLC
Date: 01/31/19

21 Meadow Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Christine A. Koziara
Seller: Sheila M. Graves
Date: 01/30/19

280 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael R. Gullage
Seller: Jeffrey R. Koch
Date: 01/31/19

LEYDEN

151 River Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Patrick Colby
Seller: Green River Ridge LLC
Date: 02/05/19

MONTAGUE

36 Crocker Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Greg E. Stacy
Seller: USA VA
Date: 02/01/19

102 East Chestnut Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Layla Hazen
Seller: Janet L. Ross
Date: 01/30/19

NORTHFIELD

75 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Redfoot LLC
Seller: Mitchell R. Damon
Date: 02/01/19

ORANGE

154 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rebecca R. Fisher
Date: 01/31/19

317 Tully Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Barbara Haggett
Seller: Thomas J. Ellsworth
Date: 01/31/19

84 West Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $145,900
Buyer: Christopher M. Preisch
Seller: Celia Hastings
Date: 02/01/19

ROWE

30 Old Cyrus Stage Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Jillian M. York
Seller: David A. Cousineau
Date: 02/11/19

SHELBURNE

675 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Trevor L. Woodard
Seller: David E. Chaplin
Date: 01/31/19

SHUTESBURY

294 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Dean Gendron
Seller: Rick B. Woodruff
Date: 02/08/19

WARWICK

Chestnut Hill Road
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John K. Campaniello
Seller: Robert A. Rivers IRT
Date: 02/01/19

45 West Wilson Road
Warwick, MA 01364
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John K. Campaniello
Seller: Robert A. Rivers IRT
Date: 02/01/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

44 Briarcliff Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Aaron M. O’Quinn
Seller: Adriane L. Hill
Date: 02/08/19

25 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $542,000
Buyer: Johnny Ramos
Seller: Vincenzo Tirone
Date: 01/31/19

89 Harvey Johnson Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Marisa Larese
Seller: Seweryn W. Grabowski
Date: 01/31/19

214 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Valenti
Seller: Jane C. Koenitzer-Siegars
Date: 01/28/19

204 Line St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Anna C. Critz
Seller: Kevin M. McKay
Date: 01/30/19

22 Memorial Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Aaron G. Hibbert
Seller: Freda Seymour
Date: 02/01/19

99 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Tracy S. Paixao
Seller: Marjorie J. Russell
Date: 01/31/19

145 Raymond Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Janet F. Platosz
Seller: Anthony M. Santaniello
Date: 02/08/19

125 Red Fox Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jerome J. Penna
Seller: Deborah J. Ward
Date: 01/30/19

19 Scherpa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Hurricane Properties LLC
Seller: Mark S. Naidorf
Date: 02/08/19

51 Valentine St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jeremy R. Lopez
Seller: Miriam F. Taupier
Date: 02/08/19

BLANDFORD

Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Green Apple Farms 4 LLC
Seller: Richard F. Matulewicz
Date: 02/01/19

2 Maple Lane
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Caleb A. Rowe
Seller: Rory D. Limatainen
Date: 02/01/19

BRIMFIELD

24 5 Bridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Laura Lavallee-Simmons
Seller: Megan T. Henry
Date: 02/01/19

71 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: William E. Longe
Seller: James J. Fitzpatrick
Date: 01/31/19

42 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $248,400
Buyer: Jessica C. Papachriston
Seller: William E. Longe
Date: 01/31/19

Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Black Swan Meadows LLC
Seller: Robert Christo
Date: 01/29/19

Prospect Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Black Swan Meadows LLC
Seller: Robert Christo
Date: 01/29/19

CHICOPEE

80 Beaumont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $161,710
Buyer: Jared Daigle
Seller: Laura K. Bachand
Date: 01/31/19

28 Emerald St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Underpass Holdings LLC
Seller: Bruso, Thomas G., (Estate)
Date: 02/11/19

4 Fanwood Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Luis M. Mota
Seller: Michelle J. Perlman
Date: 02/11/19

80 Fernhill St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Seth A. Babiec
Seller: Lorraine Buchanan
Date: 02/08/19

501 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $141,860
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Robert A. Buckley
Date: 02/07/19

30 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $131,100
Buyer: Flippin Good Home Buyers
Seller: USA VA
Date: 02/06/19

86 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $146,086
Buyer: Carrington Mortgage Services
Seller: Ricky A. Grover
Date: 01/28/19

36 Melvin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Andrew Collier
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/31/19

468 Montcalm St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Wendy Moreau
Seller: Walter R. Cuzyk
Date: 01/30/19

179 Nelson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: William C. Foucher
Seller: Robert A. Arnett
Date: 01/31/19

22 Old Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Erisnaldo N. DosSantos
Seller: Machnik, Edward J. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 01/30/19

29 Sullivan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $132,020
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Elizabeth A. Rabtor
Date: 02/08/19

108 West St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Zhen Y. Dong
Seller: Margarita Plagakis
Date: 01/31/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

71 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Michael Fois
Seller: Olive Pro LLC
Date: 01/30/19

Bella Vista Dr. #9
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #10
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #11
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #12
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #13
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #14
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #15
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #16
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #17
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #18
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #19
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #20
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #21
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #22
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #23
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #24
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

Bella Vista Dr. #25
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $702,500
Buyer: Bella Vista Holdings RT
Seller: Bella Vista Land Holdings
Date: 02/05/19

137 Fernwood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Bernard Shevlin
Date: 01/30/19

39 Lombard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robert J. Schroeter
Seller: Michael Verteramo
Date: 01/29/19

14 Merriam St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Cynthia R. Palmer
Seller: Joseph B. Merton
Date: 01/31/19

43 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $117,600
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Paul J. Quinn
Date: 01/28/19

Pondview Dr. #5A
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph N. Leone
Seller: Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons
Date: 02/08/19

138 Tanglewood Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Robert A. Arnett
Seller: John F. Malley
Date: 01/31/19

40 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $142,929
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Melissa A. Banerjee
Date: 02/05/19

HAMPDEN

44 Colony Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Rhianna L. Pluciennik
Seller: Michael J. Laviolette
Date: 01/31/19

34 Echo Valley Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $183,900
Buyer: Mark Hebert
Seller: Lawina, Krystyna M., (Estate)
Date: 01/29/19

106 Martin Farms Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $231,725
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Joanne M. DelNegro
Date: 02/01/19

150 Rock A. Dundee Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $361,000
Buyer: Country Bank For Savings
Seller: Richard Fredericks
Date: 01/29/19

HOLLAND

2 Clark Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $136,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Raymond L. Cratty
Date: 02/01/19

40 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: Michael Lemay
Seller: James V. Ferraro
Date: 02/12/19

299 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Ryan A. Brassard
Seller: Ralph M. Cook
Date: 02/01/19

HOLYOKE

28-30 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Modesto Melendez
Seller: Ethan S. Powers
Date: 01/31/19

Beaulieu St. #O
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: Iyad Jamal
Date: 02/04/19

33-35 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Reinaldo Cruz
Seller: Natalie Aguirre
Date: 02/08/19

40-42 Carlton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,750
Buyer: Edward Lynch
Seller: Martin F. Fullwood
Date: 02/01/19

80 Carlton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Lori J. Reipold
Seller: Bridget K. Kugler
Date: 01/30/19

63 Hillview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Angela P. Fontaine
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/28/19

391 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kathleen M. Lynch
Seller: Trust2u RT
Date: 01/31/19

679 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jahjan LLC
Seller: Iyad Jamal
Date: 02/04/19

31 Old Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: James S. Wilson
Seller: Wilson, Anne M., (Estate)
Date: 02/12/19

226 Pine St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,942
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gilberto Morales
Date: 02/01/19

206 South St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Juan P. Buscan-Dutan
Seller: Eileen Farrell
Date: 01/31/19

15 Steven Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jesse Werth-Johnson
Seller: James S. Wilson
Date: 02/12/19

LONGMEADOW

83 Bliss Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Matthew P. MacDonnell
Seller: Mahoney, Verna H., (Estate)
Date: 01/28/19

86 Cooley Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: 94 Franklin Street LLC
Seller: Marjorie A. O’Connell
Date: 02/05/19

96 Redfern Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Vincent J. Taylor
Seller: Grammatiki Anderson
Date: 02/04/19

LUDLOW

1st Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Town Of Ludlow
Seller: Westmass Area Development
Date: 02/08/19

23 Armand St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Steven J. Mastalerz
Seller: Matthew R. Bettencourt
Date: 02/11/19

17 Chadbourne Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Julie Eldridge
Seller: Edward R. Cabana
Date: 01/31/19

270 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joachim LLC
Seller: Joaquim Santos
Date: 02/11/19

38 Harris Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Braidy L. Miarecki
Seller: Derek J. Smolinski
Date: 02/12/19

28 Mountainview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Norma L. Theriault
Seller: Elizabeth J. Kessler
Date: 01/31/19

State St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Town Of Ludlow
Seller: Westmass Area Development
Date: 02/08/19

MONSON

17 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Cliste RT
Seller: James D. Keough
Date: 01/29/19

7 Pine St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,287
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tracy E. Hermanson
Date: 02/07/19

PALMER

88 Buckland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Chad Windyka
Seller: Hodson, Eleanore L., (Estate)
Date: 02/07/19

9 Carol St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Kristie Merrigan
Seller: Norman N. Turner
Date: 02/08/19

192 Emery St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Kyle R. Schlesinger
Seller: Roger W. Barnes
Date: 01/31/19

4195 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Karina C. Levesque
Seller: Paul E. Burns-Johnson
Date: 02/12/19

1194 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: William Lee
Seller: Nasser Chehimi
Date: 02/01/19

SOUTHWICK

93 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Danielle A. Rose
Seller: Robert J. Lefebvre
Date: 01/31/19

40 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $157,750
Buyer: Amy L. Crepeau
Seller: Robert J. Horsler
Date: 02/08/19

15 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Carpenter
Seller: Paul Tsatsos
Date: 02/11/19

102 Sheep Pasture Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Reagan
Seller: Natalie G. Metz
Date: 02/08/19

156 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Johnathan A. Grunwald
Seller: Thomas Grunwald
Date: 02/11/19

76 Will Palmer Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $323,500
Buyer: Landon J. Cannizzaro
Seller: Jeffrey M. Burke
Date: 02/01/19

SPRINGFIELD

97 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,900
Buyer: Daisy Perez
Seller: Steven E. Andrew
Date: 02/08/19

11 Arden St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Keyla Zayas-Rodriguez
Seller: Rebeca L. Denault
Date: 01/31/19

109-111 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Eustaquio Mendoza
Seller: Elena Acevedo
Date: 02/08/19

61 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Aaron S. Rathburn
Seller: Tasha J. Ellison
Date: 02/01/19

164 Balboa Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $128,706
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ogirri, Griselina, (Estate)
Date: 01/28/19

20-24 Baldwin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Andre Diaz
Seller: R. L. Thomas LLC
Date: 01/30/19

1487 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: Kayrouz Realty LLC
Seller: PMG New Jersey 2 LLC
Date: 02/08/19

111 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Ramon P. DosSantos
Seller: Arnold Construction Inc.
Date: 01/29/19

35 Briarcliff St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Roderick A. Coombs
Seller: Nathan J. Mello
Date: 02/05/19

1047 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Carlos H. Villa
Seller: Oussama M. Awkal
Date: 02/11/19

19 Canterbury Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Rosaida Mercado
Seller: Jason Balut
Date: 01/28/19

236 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Anthony Gladden
Seller: Rock Ridge TR
Date: 02/11/19

152 Druid Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Daoust
Seller: Lisa M. Liebla
Date: 02/01/19

154 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Alison E. Deska
Seller: Frances E. Russell
Date: 01/29/19

23 Eckington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: A. Mendoza-VonKomarnicki
Seller: Shawn C. Carleton
Date: 01/30/19

227 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Hazel A. Rodriguez
Seller: Basile Realty LLC
Date: 02/01/19

67 Glenham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,900
Buyer: Ditech Financial LLC
Seller: Pedro J. Cruz
Date: 01/28/19

116 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $212,400
Buyer: Alexandr Hayden-Ferreira
Seller: Ibis Duo Holdings LLC
Date: 02/05/19

112 Harrow Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: TM Rentals LLC
Seller: Lynnette L. Tabin
Date: 02/05/19

603 Hendee St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: FP McNamara Rubbish Removal
Seller: Titeflex Commercial Inc.
Date: 01/29/19

240 Jeffrey Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nodia W. Wright
Seller: Robert F. Gayle
Date: 01/29/19

73 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Spring Park Properties
Seller: Hassan Ali
Date: 02/04/19

140 Maebeth St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Maylenne Rivera
Seller: Brown, Robert W., (Estate)
Date: 02/05/19

157 Magazine St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Samir Ismaeil
Seller: Edward J. Borlen
Date: 01/31/19

34 Marmon Court
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Charles Beaupre
Seller: Curtis Miarecki
Date: 01/30/19

20 Mary Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Victor Tonioli
Seller: David B. Premont
Date: 01/28/19

38-40 Massachusetts Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $199,200
Buyer: Roger Cruz-Cordero
Seller: Ika M. Forrester
Date: 01/31/19

71 Meredith St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Roberto Nieves
Date: 01/31/19

112 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Katherine Williams
Seller: Otaniel Luciano
Date: 02/06/19

108 Miller St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Luz M. Santana
Seller: Damaris S. Camacho
Date: 01/29/19

110 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Michael Ribeiro
Seller: M&G Property Group LLC
Date: 02/07/19

67 Oakwood Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Yoshua I. Cotto
Seller: William P. Beville TR
Date: 02/01/19

18 Olive St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Luis J. Molina
Seller: TRL Realty Services LLC
Date: 01/28/19

436-438 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Terry Jackson
Seller: Mark J. Mancini
Date: 01/28/19

38-40 Parallel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $251,770
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Roberto J. Bou
Date: 01/29/19

141 Pasco Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $154,500
Buyer: Steve J. McDaniel
Seller: Niejadlik, Irene M., (Estate)
Date: 01/30/19

129 Pendleton Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,300
Buyer: Edeni Colon-Rivera
Seller: Mary Cruz-Martin
Date: 02/08/19

1448 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Luis D. Avila
Seller: Dani J. Sayegh
Date: 02/01/19

150 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Melissa Barber
Seller: Michael A. Bosworth
Date: 01/31/19

6 South Chatham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Abbas Youness
Seller: Vazquez, Hiram, (Estate)
Date: 02/08/19

47 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Luz N. Rivera
Seller: Matthews, Paul R., (Estate)
Date: 01/30/19

963 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joseph Kagoma
Seller: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity
Date: 01/30/19

74 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lausiere C. Rodriguez
Seller: Janusz M. Kalinowski
Date: 02/08/19

63 Upland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Yarelix Alequin
Seller: Arthur Castonguay
Date: 02/11/19

4-6 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $186,455
Buyer: William E. Smith
Seller: Ricardo Henriquez
Date: 01/29/19

51 Vinton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Jean-Charles
Seller: Henry Labieniec
Date: 02/04/19

178 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Trevor Silvio
Seller: Alex O. Owusu
Date: 01/31/19

21 Waverly St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Farmin H. Choudhury
Seller: Cedar Investment Group
Date: 01/31/19

113-115 Westford Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Birch Properties LLC
Seller: Kelnate Realty LLC
Date: 01/31/19

51 White Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Phuong M. Nguyen
Seller: Nathan T. Lemay
Date: 02/01/19

160 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,500
Buyer: Gary A. Wickland
Seller: Kathryn E. Schubach
Date: 01/29/19

12 Woodland Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Marc H. Belliveau
Seller: East Coast Contracting
Date: 02/08/19

108 Woodland Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Joseph F. Marcoullier
Seller: Lynn M. Giblin
Date: 01/28/19

WALES

23 McBride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $157,900
Buyer: Stephen Aldrich
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 02/01/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

174 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Tammy Sexton
Date: 02/01/19

16 City View Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Abdulrahman Massaee
Seller: Larry W. Lungarini
Date: 01/31/19

55 Cornflower Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Angel R. Villar
Seller: Evelyn A. Duchesneau
Date: 02/06/19

30 Crestview Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Atef Ebrahim
Seller: Damber P. Khanal
Date: 01/28/19

92-94 Doty Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Koko Holdings LLC
Seller: Doty, Barbara Ellen, (Estate)
Date: 02/01/19

104 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Nathan P. Somers
Seller: Dana L. Ivers
Date: 01/28/19

76 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Zina Mohana
Seller: Netania Shapiro
Date: 01/28/19

92 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $144,320
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Susan L. Benoit
Date: 01/31/19

19 Gregory Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nikunj Atodariya
Seller: Spear, Raymond N., (Estate)
Date: 02/11/19

238 High Meadow Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $523,000
Buyer: Stephen F. Conca
Seller: Sandra J. Burkhart
Date: 01/30/19

43 Kelso Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Levesque
Seller: Karen M. Fay
Date: 01/31/19

261 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,556
Buyer: Saw Construction LLC
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 02/12/19

76 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brittany G. Foley
Seller: Harold T. Foley
Date: 02/01/19

94 New Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Maksim Reznichenko
Seller: Nikolay Reznichenko
Date: 02/07/19

150 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Luis A. Ureta
Seller: Stephen Conca
Date: 01/30/19

38 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jeremy Fay
Seller: Patience A. O’Connor
Date: 01/31/19

25 Summer St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Hann Realty Berkshire LLC
Seller: Frank Demaio
Date: 01/31/19

128 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Erin H. Placey
Seller: Dion L. Berte
Date: 01/29/19

48 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,500
Buyer: Sergey Kucherenko
Seller: Alexander Savini
Date: 01/31/19

1708 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Falah AlDainy
Seller: Ahmed N. Abbas
Date: 02/08/19

67 Wilder Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Thomas Mirolli
Seller: Kathryn Maloney
Date: 01/28/19

132 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carlee Santaniello
Seller: Carmino J. Santaniello
Date: 02/06/19

WESTFIELD

44 Delancy St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: VRS Transpark LLC
Seller: NH 3 Corp.
Date: 01/31/19

19 Forest Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Yuriy N. Gavrilov
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/30/19

308 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,607
Buyer: Keybank
Seller: Edward J. Haracz
Date: 02/05/19

154 King St. Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $214,500
Buyer: John F. O’Donoghue
Seller: David K. Miller
Date: 02/08/19

9 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Heckman
Seller: Joseph G. Flahive
Date: 01/31/19

9 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Ryan Henrichon
Seller: Westside Housing Inc.
Date: 01/29/19

10 Lynnwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Stephanie A. Wiater
Seller: Ruth Furlani
Date: 02/08/19

9 Prospect St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,001
Buyer: Scott A. Kring
Seller: Timothy Reynolds
Date: 02/07/19

30 Rosedell Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Ana Mata
Seller: FNMA
Date: 02/04/19

100 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Kara Dominik-Torres
Seller: Tammy Guagliardo
Date: 01/31/19

171 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,475
Buyer: Oleksandr Moshkivsky
Seller: Christopher T. Voudren
Date: 01/28/19

87 Wildflower Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael P. Sadowski
Seller: Gary J. Kerr
Date: 02/06/19

WILBRAHAM

6 Daniele Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: David J. Hauver
Seller: Benjamin Jackson
Date: 01/29/19

22 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Heineman
Seller: Philip R. Asselin
Date: 01/31/19

14 Devonshire Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Robert Colbath
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 01/28/19

527 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Clement J. Deliso
Seller: Joseph Chapdelaine & Sons
Date: 01/30/19

7 Southwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Michael Bosworth
Seller: Jean I. Davis
Date: 01/31/19

7 Willow Brook Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $629,000
Buyer: Meghan Kelly
Seller: Custom Homes Development Group
Date: 02/07/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

563 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Robert J. Dullea
Seller: Patrick J. O’Connor
Date: 02/01/19

21 Hartman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Donnelly-Caban
Seller: Larissa Schwartz
Date: 02/04/19

106 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Norman N. Paradise
Seller: Robert J. Dullea
Date: 02/01/19

65 Stagecoach Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Thibodeau
Seller: Christiane V. Norton LT
Date: 01/31/19

BELCHERTOWN

247 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Nicole A. Miner
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/29/19

14 Jasons Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Kyle C. Bate
Seller: Lexicon Government Services
Date: 02/07/19

17 Pine Brook Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Alanna M. Lynch
Seller: Jeremy A. Dunn
Date: 02/08/19

256 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brenda J. Kruse
Seller: David M. Bressette
Date: 01/29/19

680 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Paul E. Kessler
Seller: Whisperwood LLC
Date: 01/31/19

CUMMINGTON

Porter Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: William R. Hoehne
Seller: William F. Adams
Date: 02/05/19

EASTHAMPTON

24 Highland Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Bunthy Teng
Seller: Christine G. Hagan
Date: 01/30/19

5-11 Irving St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: SW Realty Properties LLC
Seller: Stephen P. Mumblow
Date: 01/31/19

41 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Frances M. Banas
Date: 02/01/19

GRANBY

108 East St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $140,500
Buyer: Annette Kumiega
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 01/29/19

286 East State St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Robert J. Kndel
Seller: Donald J. Piquette
Date: 02/12/19

54 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $329,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Rudnik
Seller: Catherine E. Merritt
Date: 02/08/19

HADLEY

146 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Denise E. Barstow
Seller: David J. Barstow
Date: 01/31/19

118 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Valerie A. Wentzel
Seller: Papageorge, John C., (Estate)
Date: 01/31/19

HATFIELD

125 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: DBL Real Estate LLC
Seller: Mark C. Oliver
Date: 01/29/19

9 King St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Peter J. Zebrowski
Seller: John P. Klepacki
Date: 02/07/19

108 Straits Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Modestow Vineyards LLC
Seller: Duval Logging LLC
Date: 02/12/19

NORTHAMPTON

Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: GGB Massachusetts Land
Seller: Jonathan R. Goldsmith
Date: 02/01/19

Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: GGB Massachusetts Land
Seller: Jonathan R. Goldsmith
Date: 02/01/19

7 Walnut St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Reinhart
Seller: Urszula Aseltine
Date: 02/04/19

271 West Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $215,625
Buyer: Rhonda L. Gero
Seller: Reil, Dorothy J., (Estate)
Date: 01/31/19

44 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Burt Snover
Seller: Terry J. Minnick
Date: 01/31/19

21 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Brett M. Merrill
Seller: Ronald C. Baldwin
Date: 02/11/19

PLAINFIELD

71 Gloyd St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Michele V. Ragston
Seller: Norman Gordon
Date: 01/31/19

SOUTH HADLEY

21 Maple St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Theresa M. Magrath
Seller: Janice A. Harris
Date: 02/01/19

SOUTHAMPTON

54 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Christopher Harris
Seller: Peter M. Crisafulli
Date: 01/28/19

124 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Preferred Property Management
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/31/19

23 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Eric J. Kugler
Seller: Paul F. Plourd
Date: 02/01/19

18 Lynn Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Kelsey P. Downer
Seller: Tertia M. Hammond
Date: 02/08/19

32 Old County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Mark T. Delisle
Seller: Cary I. Layman
Date: 02/05/19

124 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Jarosz
Seller: Joanne P. Schmidt
Date: 02/11/19

WARE

208 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Foster S. Patch
Seller: Reaching Heights LLC
Date: 01/29/19

21 Dugan Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Marcus A. Mirabile
Seller: James P. Talarico
Date: 02/05/19

20 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Melissa J. Vasquez
Seller: Manomednet LLC
Date: 02/05/19

108 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $336,400
Buyer: Toryn Lane
Seller: Christopher Eldridge
Date: 01/31/19

267 Osborne Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Jeffery S. Vincent
Seller: Beverly A. Allard
Date: 02/05/19

104 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kristie L. Allen
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 01/30/19

38 West Main St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sherry A. Starrett
Seller: Lisa Rodrigues
Date: 02/01/19

WILLIAMSBURG

138 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Tracy E. McQuade
Seller: Dextraze, Arlene I., (Estate)
Date: 01/30/19

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff March 4, 2019

Building Permits

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

CHICOPEE

Mark Mushenko
760 Memorial Dr.
$18,000 — Exterior renovations for new barbershop, including roof, windows, dormers, siding, and gutters

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Academy
53 Old Main St.
$85,250 — Install fire sprinkler system

Dumont Co,
15 Merrigan Way
$39,900 — Install fire sprinkler system

Hopes & Weimer
54 Whately Road
$7,500 — Install fire wall

Charles Ramon
217 Greenfield Road
$2,880 — Add roof over ADA entry door

SPRINGFIELD

Commonwealth Academy Holdings, LLC
263 Maple St.
$20,000 — Install new fire alarm with monitoring equipment

Commonwealth Academy Holdings, LLC
3 Ames Hill Road
$21,000 — Install new fire alarm with monitoring equipment

Orionls, LLC
428 Belmont Ave.
$20,000 — Remove three equipment cabinets and install one RBS equipment cabinet, three antennas, three remote radio units, and three hybrid cables

John Salema
805 Main St.
$1,500 — Enlarge existing door opening to existing cooler

Creating Incentives to Move to the 413

By Editorial February 19, 2019

Opinion

Editorial

On the surface, state Sen. Eric Lesser’s proposal to essentially pay remote workers and teleworkers to relocate to Western Mass. seems like an act of desperation.

And in many ways, it is. For decades now, this region has been touting (if not actively marketing) its many assets, including quality of life and affordable housing, and yet the area remains that proverbial best-kept secret.

Meanwhile, many young people, seeing few intriguing job opportunities developing in the 413, are opting for other area codes, especially those in the Boston area, where they’re finding jobs, but also a sky-high cost of living.

So why not incentivize people to do what Horace Greeley first suggested Americans do a century and a half ago — go west?

Lesser’s proposal is to create a $1 million pilot program that would provide up to $10,000 for people to move to this region, buy equipment for a home office, or rent co-working space. He has told media outlets he was inspired by the story of Boon and Caro Sheridan, who decided that, instead of trying to slug it out in Boston’s challenging rental market, they would relocate to Holyoke and eventually buy a converted church.

So why not incentivize people to do what Horace Greeley first suggested Americans do a century and a half ago — go west?

It’s a nice story, and one that can, indeed, be duplicated. And Lesser’s proposal might help, although, in this day and age, $10,000 isn’t enough to cover any of those three costs listed above, and that figure isn’t likely to turn anyone’s head. Triple it, or make it $50,000, and maybe we’d have something. Maybe.

But the actual dollar amount attached to this program is only part of the story. Lesser is right in his argument that if cities and regions can incentivize companies to move in — GE is a good example — and individual companies can incentivize individuals to work for them (happens all the time), why can’t we incentivize people to move to a region?

We can, but we have to offer them a lot more than covering their moving costs. Indeed, the best incentive to getting people to come to a region — or stay in one, as the case may be — isn’t a check from the state. It’s a much larger check from an employer.

And this is a much more complicated proposition.

While some companies have ‘found’ Western Mass. over the past several decades, most haven’t really bothered to look, opting to locate where they know the workers are — the Route 128 beltway, for example.

What’s needed are incentives for corporations — not merely the likes of Boon and Caro Sheridan — to want to move here. And as we said, that’s a much tougher assignment.

We applaud Sen. Lesser for thinking outside the box and creating a discussion that we need to have. His proposal is worth trying, and it just might incentivize some software designers and other creative professionals who can work at home to make their home here.

But with this proposal, as well as his work to build a high-speed rail line that would link Boston with the western part of the state, Lesser is focused on making this area a better place to live. That’s fine, but what we really need to do is make this more of a place to work, and not just remotely in a home office carved out of an old church or an old paper mill.

Lesser is right when he says incentives work and money spent luring large corporations might better be spent trying to bring people to the four counties west of Worcester.

But if we really want to change the landscape in Western Mass. and stem the tide of outmigration, the only solution is to create more quality job opportunities. Tens of thousands of them.

Healthcare Costs a Continuing Concern

By Editorial February 19, 2019

Opinion

By Katie Holahan

Healthcare spending in Massachusetts grew less than a key state benchmark and less than the national average during 2017, but employers and workers are not yet seeing the benefits.

The annual Healthcare Cost Trends Report issued this month by the state Health Policy Commission (HPC) indicates that total per-capita healthcare expenditures in Massachusetts rose 1.6% during 2016, significantly less than the 3.6% benchmark set by the commission. The Massachusetts growth rate also fell below the national rate — 3.1% — for the eighth consecutive year.

But the health-insurance premiums paid by Massachusetts employers and employees increased 5.8% in 2017, leaving the average total premium for employer-based coverage among the highest in the country at $21,000 per year for a family plan and $7,000 for a single employee. These figures do not include out-of-pocket spending such as co-payments and deductible spending, which grew 5.9% in 2017 for commercially insured enrollees.

Premiums for smaller employers increased 6.9% and are now the second-highest in the country, according to the HPC. Fifty-seven percent of employees in small businesses are enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

Part of the reason employers are not seeing more benefit from moderating health spending may be the fact that commercial insurers in Massachusetts pay higher prices to providers than Medicare pays for the same services. For hospital inpatient care, average prices among the three largest Massachusetts insurers were 57% higher than Medicare prices for similar patients. Commercial insurers also paid much more for typical outpatient services, including brain MRIs, emergency-department visits, and physician office visits.

Premiums for smaller employers increased 6.9% and are now the second-highest in the country, according to the HPC. Fifty-seven percent of employees in small businesses are enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

The HPC attributed much of the overall increase health-care expenditures to spending on prescription drugs (4.1%) and hospital outpatient services (4.9%). The commission also found that medical bills can vary as much as 30% from one hospital or medical group to another with no measurable different in quality of care.

The HPC makes 11 policy recommendations to continue health spending moderation. Among the highlights:

• The Commonwealth should focus on reducing unnecessary utilization and increasing the provision of coordinated care in high-value, low-cost settings.

• Policymakers should advance specific, data-driven interventions to address the pressing issue of continued provider price variation in the coming year.

• The Commonwealth should continue to promote the increased adoption of alternative payment methods.

• The Commonwealth should authorize the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to establish a process that allows for a rigorous review of certain high-cost drugs, increasing the ability of MassHealth to negotiate directly with drug manufacturers for additional supplemental rebates and outcomes-based contracts, and increasing public transparency and public oversight for pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical-device companies, and pharmacy benefit managers.

Katie Holahan is vice president of Government Affairs for Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff February 19, 2019

Picture This

Business Community Photo Essay February 2019

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Family Fun Day

Link to Libraries recently staged its Family Fun Day at Mill 180 in Easthampton. The event was a celebration of reading and a fun way to engage children of all ages in that all-important activity.

Link to Libraries board member Tammy Trudeau welcomes guests

Longmeadow High School Key Club volunteers, from left, Emily Ibrahimov, Meghan Desrosiers, Sara Creapo, Kate Gelinas, Shirley Yuan, Abby Chiz, Olivia Anderson, and Miranda Vellenga

Author Megan Dowd Lambert, from Amherst, reads aloud to children

Meghan Desrosiers with two attendees

the children’s musical group Little Roots performs at the event

State of Entrepreneurship

On Feb. 7, Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), in partnership with the Western Mass. Economic Development Council’s Entrepreneurship Committee, presented the annual “State of Entrepreneurship in the Valley.” Staged at the recently opened Valley Venture Hub on Bridge Street in Springfield, the event brought together a host of players that collectively comprise the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and featured a number of entrepreneurs speaking to the effectiveness of the ecosystem in helping them turn ideas into businesses.

A host of area leaders involved with VVM, the ecosystem, and entrepreneurship in general cut the ceremonial ribbon on the Valley Venture Hub

Gregory Thomas, executive director of the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst, networks with Ray Berry, founder of White Lion Brewery