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The following is a compilation of recent lawsuits involving area businesses and organizations. These are strictly allegations that have yet to be proven in a court of law. Readers are advised to contact the parties listed, or the court, for more information concerning the individual claims.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Sharon Paice v. Hannaford Food and Drug
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $8,512.43
Filed: 12/4/18

New England Meetinghouse Design Inc. v. Saloomey Construction Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $37,820.63
Filed: 12/5/18

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co. Inc. v. Alberto Salutari and Italian Roof Co. Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $5,963.08
Filed: 1/4/19

E. Osterman Propane Inc. v. Puerto Rican Flavors Inc. and Dakota Cotton Smith a/k/a Dakota Lamont Cotton-Smith
Allegation: Money owed for services provided: $3,200.26
Filed: 1/7/19

Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. d/b/a Beacon Sales Co. v. JTJ Construction, LLC and Jared Thomas James a/k/a Jared James
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $27,330.35
Filed: 1/8/19

Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. d/b/a Beacon Sales Co. v. Mr. Iceman Co., LLC and Robert Pierce
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $8,279.01
Filed: 1/10/19

Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. d/b/a Beacon Sales Co. v. Albert C. Couillard d/b/a Evergreen Real Estate Trust
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $10,663.02
Filed: 1/11/19

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Todd Taupier v. Davol Inc., a Bard Company
Allegation: Products liability: $81,146.86+
Filed: 1/3/19

Evelyn Figueora v. Virato M. Fiallo, M.D., Maureen Pendergast Fuller, and Mercy Hospital Inc. d/b/a Mercy Medical Center and the Mercy Wound Care Center
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $770,656
Filed: 1/7/19

David Earl Leonard v. Loan USA
Allegation: Theft: $15,000,000
Filed: 1/11/19

Elaine Carlson v. CVS Pharmacy Inc. and CFCDS-16, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $86,000+
Filed: 1/14/19

Robert K. Johnson, Patricia Guerin, and Sheila Noe v. Baystate Noble Hospital Corp.
Allegation: Medical malpractice
Filed: 1/16/19

Weslee Sicard v. Friendly’s Restaurants, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $210,246.70
Filed: 1/22/19

Andrew Finn v. Troy Industries Inc. and Stephen P. Troy Jr.
Allegation: Failure to pay wages owed, breach of contract, misrepresentation, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing: $85,384.61
Filed: 1/25/19

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT
Connecticut Winpump Co. v. John Paul Rodier d/b/a Rodier Irrigation & Landscape Lighting
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $6,284.94
Filed: 1/11/19

Gilbert & Son Insulation Inc. v. Bernard F. Berard d/b/a Jerico Builders
Allegation: Money owed for labor and materials: $8,833.83
Filed: 1/16/19

Agenda

Real-estate Sales Licensing Course

Feb. 20 to March 25: The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley will sponsor a 40-hour, 14-class sales licensing course to help individuals prepare for the Massachusetts real-estate salesperson license exam. Tuition costs $400 and includes the book and materials. The course curriculum includes property rights, ownership, condos, land use, contracts, deeds, financing, mortgages, real-estate brokerage, appraisal, fair housing, consumer protection, Massachusetts license law, and more. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. at the association office, 221 Industry Ave., Springfield. For an application, contact Joanne Leblond at (413) 785-1328 or [email protected] or visit www.rapv.com.

‘Living Contemplatively in a Busy World’

March 3: Elms College will host a day of reflection titled “Living Contemplatively in a Busy World” on Sunday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Decice Hall at the Marian Center, 1365 Northampton St., Holyoke. “This day of reflections, personal exploration, and prayer invites you to respond, from the busy-ness of your days, to God’s desire for deeper life with you,” said Virginia Collins-English, a certified spiritual director, retreat director, writer, and psychotherapist who 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. Attendees should bring a bag lunch. Beverages and dessert will be provided. Sponsored by the Religious Studies Department and the Institute for Theology and Pastoral Studies, this event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call (413) 265-2575 or e-mail [email protected].

 

Outlook Luncheon

March 4: Margaret Carlson, columnist for the Daily Beast, will be the keynote speaker at the Springfield Regional Chamber’s annual Outlook luncheon, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 pm. at the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Presented by Health New England, the Springfield Regional Chamber Outlook is the area’s largest legislative event, attracting more than 700 guests and presenting expert speakers on local, state, and federal issues. The event is sponsored by platinum sponsors Eastern States Exposition, Eversource, MassMutual Financial Group, and United Personnel; and gold sponsors Bulkley Richardson and Berkshire Bank. Program/reception sponsors are Comcast, Mercy Medical Center, BusinessWest, the Healthcare News, and the Republican, with Zasco Productions as sound sponsor. Carlson was formerly chief political columnist for Bloomberg News and White House correspondent for Time. She appeared on CNN’s Capital Gang for 15 years. Speaking about the federal outlook will be U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, whose new role is chair of the powerful, tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. He will provide his insights into the committee’s work, the 116th Congress, and front-burner issues facing the American people. In addition, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy will offer the state outlook. Tickets cost $60 for Springfield Regional Chamber members and $80 for general admission. Reserved tables of 10 are available. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Feb. 20 by visiting www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mailing [email protected]. No walk-ins will be accepted, and no cancellations will be accepted once the reservation deadline has passed.

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, Tommy Car 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. Throughout her 70-year career, Moreno has had memorable roles in the musical films The King and I and West Side Story, and in 2004 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor. 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.

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

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• Feb. 26: 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup. Looking to start up a business? Grow your network? Meet others with similar business interests? 1Berkshire is a countywide organization with an innovative approach to economic development. Get to know fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, rub elbows with local leaders, and share success stories at the monthly free Entrepreneurial Meetups. Free of charge. Register at www.meetup.com/1berkshire-alliance.

• Feb. 28: 1Berkshire February Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Barrington Stage Co. Wolfson Center, 122 North St., Pittsfield. Join us for the February Chamber Nite in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Members of either organization get in for free. Stick around after the event for discounted tickets to the 10×10 play festival. Register at www.1berkshire.com.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org

(413) 773-5463

• Feb. 22: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Cohn Family Dining Commons, One College Drive, Greenfield. Full breakfast will be served during the program, which will feature a panel on the ways businesses and secondary schools can benefit from each other and help the community. Sponsored by Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Feb. 22: Lights On Arts & Culture, 5-8 p.m., hosted by select downtown Chicopee businesses. Explore local art, meet the people, visit the places, and learn about the events that help to shape our city’s culture. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, the Chicopee Cultural Council, and TDI Partner. Cost is free, but donations are welcome. Check out more information online at chicopeechamber.org/events or call (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: 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

• Feb. 19: In the Know, 5-7 p.m., hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. The first in a series of three panel discussions exploring the challenges and frustrations shared by business owners. Panelists will include Elizabeth Paquette from Rock Valley Tool, Mark Zatyrka from INSA, and Nate Costa from the Springfield Thunderbirds. There will be time for networking and noshing after the panel concludes. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• 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

• Feb. 27: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Gary Rome Hyundai and Bresnahan Insurance. Gary Rome’s “Drink Pink” campaign comes to a close as he presents Rays of Hope with a donation check. Also, a local Girl Scout, Pearl, will be selling Girl Scout cookies, plus the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke will be selling Holyoke tartan. Come support our local businesses. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

 

• 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.

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.

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.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 28: Leadership Institute, hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Presented in partnership with Western New England University College of Business with support from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14. E-mail [email protected] for an application.

• 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

• Feb. 28: Mayoral Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Join us as we listen to an informative discussion with our mayors, who will update the guests on all that is going on in our towns individually and collaboratively. For sponsorships or to register online, visit www.ourwrc.com.

• 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.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

• Feb. 21: February Third Thursday & Trivia, 5 p.m., hosted by Nathan Bills Bar & Restaurant. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Visit springfieldyps.com to register.

• 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
Bernadette Nowakowski

Bernadette Nowakowski

Elms College has appointed Bernadette Nowakowski as its new vice president of Institutional Advancement, effective Feb. 1. Nowakowski has served in various roles in the college’s Institutional Advancement office since 1996. Her collaborative and collegial style embraces shared responsibility and accountability in creating a positive, team-oriented environment to achieve results. Her proven ability to engage and develop effective relationships with key constituency groups, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, has built a solid track record in solicitation of major gifts and strategic fundraising. Most recently, she has served as the assistant vice president of Institutional Advancement since 2017. She has been responsible for co-creating, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive development plan, as well as participating in intense fundraising planning. She also has provided leadership and strategic direction in IA through exploration of new fundraising options while overseeing major gifts, annual giving, and endowed-scholarship and planned-giving programs. Nowakowski is a current member of the Planned Giving Group of New England, the Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals, and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. She previously served on the board of Women in Philanthropy of Western Mass. as membership co-chair, as employee campaign coordinator at United Way of Pioneer Valley, and as a member of the Women in Philanthropy of Western Massachusetts and Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield Grants Group. She also served on Elms College’s presidential search committee in 2016-17 and its strategic planning (fiscal stability) committee in 2016. In her new role, Nowakowski will be responsible for the planning, management, and execution of a comprehensive advancement program, including oversight of all fundraising initiatives.

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Michael Fenton

Michael Fenton

Attorney Michael Fenton was named a shareholder at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., the firm announced. Fenton concentrates his practice in the areas of business planning, commercial real estate, land use, and estate planning. He earned his law degree and MBA from Western New England University in 2012 and his bachelor’s degree in political science, cum laude, from Providence College in 2009. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Connecticut. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2014, was named one of the Top 25 Up and Coming Attorneys in Massachusetts by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, and was honored by BusinessWest as a 40 Under Forty award recipient in 2012. Active in the Western Mass. community, he volunteers for several organizations and has served as a member of the Springfield City Council since 2010.

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Ralph Abbott Jr.,

Ralph Abbott Jr.,

Susan Fentin

Susan Fentin

Marylou Fabbo

Marylou Fabbo

John Gannon

John Gannon

Amelia Holstrom

Amelia Holstrom

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that three of its attorneys, Ralph Abbott Jr., Susan Fentin, and Marylou Fabbo were selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list in the field of employment and labor law. Additionally, attorneys 

and Amelia Holstrom were named to the 2018 Massachusetts Rising Stars list. Abbott has been selected to Super Lawyers for 14 consecutive years. With the firm since 1975, he is known throughout the legal community for his work representing management in labor relations and employment-related matters, providing employment-related advice to employers, assisting clients in remaining union-free, and representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board. Abbott also has numerous credits as an author, editor, and teacher, as well as a record of civic and community involvement. Fentin has been selected to Super Lawyers for 13 years and before that was named twice to the Rising Stars list. She has been with the firm since 1999. Her practice concentrates on labor and employment counseling, advising large and small employers on their responsibilities and obligations under state and federal employment laws and representing employers before state and federal agencies and in court. She frequently speaks to employer groups, conducts training on avoiding problems in employment law, and teaches master classes on both the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. She was also named one of the Top 50 Women in the Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2015. Fabbo has been selected to Super Lawyers for 10 years and before that was named twice to the Rising Stars list. She is a partner and heads the firm’s litigation team. She represents employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts as well as state and federal agencies in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She also has extensive experience working with employers to reduce the risk of legal liability as the result of illegal employment practices. She is a frequent speaker on employment-related topics and conducts extensive management-training and employment-practices audits. She is a published author and volunteers in the local community. Fabbo was also named one of the Top 50 Women in the Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2016. Gannon and Holstrom have each been selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Rising Stars list for the first time. It is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state. Both defend employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination, as well as actions arising under the Family Medical Leave Act and wage-and-hour law. Gannon also regularly guides employers on compliance with state and federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act. He is a frequent speaker on employment-related legal topics for a wide variety of associations and organizations and was selected by BusinessWest as a 40 Under Forty honoree in 2016. Holstrom frequently provides counsel to management regarding litigation avoidance strategies. She was selected by BusinessWest as a 40 Under Forty honoree in 2015 and was awarded the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Community Service Award in 2016. In 2017, she was named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly at its Excellence in the Law event.

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Jennifer Fischer

Jennifer Fischer

Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems, announced the appointment of Jennifer Fischer as chief experience officer at Holyoke Medical Center. Most recently, Fischer served as an account leader and coach for the Studer Group, an outcomes-based healthcare-consulting firm. In that role, she had a track record of six years of leading healthcare organizations in their service-excellence journeys, achieving targets for patient experience across multiple service lines, creating and sustaining leadership-development programs, and helping executive teams manage change. Fischer’s prior experience included director-level positions at Wuesthoff Health Systems in Rockledge, Fla., and Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ripon College in Wisconsin, a master’s degree in arts management from Columbia College in Chicago, and her bachelor’s of science in nursing degree from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She also received a juris doctor degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

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Linda Haley

Linda Haley

Andrew Tulis

Andrew Tulis

Andrew Tulis

Andrew Tulis

Florence Bank has hired a new bank officer and promoted two employees. Linda Haley will serve as commercial loan administration officer of the Commercial Loan Department in the main office in Florence, Andrew Tulis was promoted to assistant Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) officer, and Heidi Hoover was promoted to the position of assistant vice president, Compliance. Haley joined Florence Bank in October 2018 with more than 30 years of banking experience. She currently attends the New England School for Financial Studies at Babson College. Tulis joined Florence Bank in November 2011. Prior to his recent promotion, he had served as BSA administrator. Tulis earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from New York University and graduated with honors from the New England School for Financial Studies. Hoover joined Florence Bank in May 2015 with nearly 20 years of banking experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst. Prior to her recent promotion, she served as compliance specialist. She serves her community as a board member for the Western Massachusetts Compliance Assoc., a member of the Baystate Medical Practices Patient and Family Council, and a volunteer for Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.

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Michael Shea

Michael Shea

Pension & Benefits Associates Inc. announced the addition of Michael Shea to its team in the role of retirement consultant. He will focus on retirement business development, assisting plan sponsors and managing all aspects of clients’ retirement, including plan design, investment due diligence, and employee education. Prior to joining Pension & Benefits Associates, Michael Shea most recently worked as a defined contribution investment sales specialist for BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. He also previously served as a regional sales director for Columbia Threadneedle Investments. A 2010 graduate of the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, he started his corporate career as an implementation analyst for Empower Retirement.

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After 27 years of service to the Pioneer Valley, Suzanne Beck announced that she will retire as the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce’s executive director. She cited the completion of the chamber’s strategic plan as the ideal time to pass the baton. The strategic plan, to be launched over the coming months, is a commitment to serve the health and vibrancy of the community at large as an extension of the growth and strengthening of the business and nonprofit communities under Beck’s leadership. Highlights of Beck’s accomplishments include working with Hampshire County business, nonprofit, and community leaders to create the first economic-development strategy serving all of Hampshire County; supporting a group of young professionals to form Northampton Area Young Professionals (NAYP), now in its 10th year supporting the career and community interests of emerging leaders; partnering with the United Way of Hampshire County to create Leadership Hampshire County (a precursor of Leadership Pioneer Valley) to connect, train, and support business and nonprofit leaders with a shared interest in community leadership; and partnering with the Three County Fair Assoc. and the city on redevelopment of the fairgrounds and construction of new barns.

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Jasmin Hutchinson

Jasmin Hutchinson

Jasmin Hutchinson, associate professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies and director for Sport and Exercise Psychology at Springfield College, recently had an article, titled “The Influence of Self-selected Music on Affect-regulated Exercise Intensity and Remembered Pleasure During Treadmill Running,” selected as the Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology (SEPP) Paper of the Year for 2018. The award is given annually to the first author of an article published in SEPP based on the article’s innovation, methodological rigor, quality of data analysis, significance of the issue, and quality of writing. The award consists of free registration to the annual American Psychological Assoc. Convention and the presentation of a certificate of achievement at the convention. In addition, the paper appears as one of the sample papers on the journal website.

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Daniel Danillowicz

Daniel Danillowicz

Westfield Bank announced the appointment of Daniel Danillowicz as assistant vice president and mortgage loan officer. He will be based at the bank’s 10 Hartford Ave. office in Granby, Conn., providing mortgage origination for customers throughout Connecticut as well as those in Westfield, West Springfield, and Southwick. Danillowicz has more than 25 years of mortgage lending experience, most recently as senior loan officer with Washington Trust in Glastonbury, Conn. and as a mortgage specialist with Farmington Bank in West Hartford, Conn. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Hartford.

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Pamela Sanborn

Pamela Sanborn

Arrha Credit Union President and CEO Michael Ostrowski recently welcomed Pamela Sanborn as its new assistant branch manager in West Springfield. She has more than 20 years of banking experience, and was recently assistant branch manager at Polish National Credit Union’s Westfield branch. Sanborn has served as ambassador at the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and an American Relay for Life volunteer as team captain, and is active in promoting awareness of bone-marrow disease and testing for donors. She graduated from Saint John’s School of Business.

Company Notebook

Johnson & Hill Staffing Cops ‘Best of Staffing’ Honors

WEST SPRINGFIELD —  Johnson & Hill Staffing, specializing in administrative, professional, legal, and accounting and finance staffing in the Western Mass. and Northern Conn. region, announced recently that it has won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards. Johnson & Hill achieved World Class status, a distinction reserved for firms who receive a 70% or higher net promoter score (on a scale running from –100 to +100). It received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 90.9% of its clients and 75% of its talent — significantly higher than the industry’s average in both categories. “At Johnson & Hill Staffing, we always strive to differentiate ourselves on service,” said Johnson & Hill President Andrea Hill-Cataldo. “We’re focused on relationships and the long term with our clients, and we push ourselves to offer the best possible experience to each candidate we meet. It’s very exciting to see our efforts recognized in this way.” All data is gathered through ClearlyRated and includes feedback both from clients and candidates Johnson & Hill has helped find jobs.

Mountain View Acquires Amherst Landscape & Design

CHICOPEE — Stephen Corrigan, of Mountain View Landscapes & Lawncare Inc., announced the recent acquisition of Amherst Landscape & Design Associates. Since 1976, Corrigan has spent the last 43 years offering landscape-maintenance and construction services throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and surrounding states. In 1979, Steve Prothers established Amherst Landscape & Design, providing the Pioneer Valley and beyond with creative design-build landscape installations. Focused on project development, Prothers will be dedicated to expanding the residential and commercial projects division of Mountain View Landscapes. Mountain View Landscapes and Amherst Landscape & Design have always held a strong belief that their team members are the cornerstone of the work that is accomplished and the success they achieve, Corrigan said.

SkinCatering Earns Women’s Business Enterprise Certficate

SPRINGFIELD — SkinCatering, LLC, an all-natural skincare brand with two spa locations in Springfield and Holyoke, announced it has been awarded the national WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certificate. WBENC’s certification validates that the business is 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. “We are making purposeful strides to create the foundation to allow women to own a franchise location of SkinCatering concept spas,” said Leanne Sedlak, owner, chief visionary officer, and lead massage therapist. “I believe this certification is important for any woman considering going into business with us and opening their own SkinCatering branch.” The application process was rigorous, including on-site visits, as the WBENC certification standard is the most relied-upon certification of women-owned businesses, Sedlak said.

Chicopee Savings Foundation Awards $17,000 Grant to MHA

SPRINGFIELD — The Chicopee Savings Charitable Foundation has awarded a $17,000 grant over two years to MHA Inc. to help upgrade and repair two of the nonprofit organization’s community-based residences for people with developmental disabilities. The scope of work provided through the grant targets two of MHA’s residential programs located in Chicopee and will provide a new wheelchair-accessible ramp and roof repairs. MHA’s developmental-disability homes based in Chicopee serve adults facing challenges such as severe developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autistic disorder, epilepsy/seizure disorder, and blindness.

Springfield College, YMCA Unveil Online Degree-completion Program

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper and YMCA President and CEO Kevin Washington recently signed a five-year agreement for an online degree-completion program, which provides staff, who have earned leadership certification through YMCA of the USA, an opportunity to turn that learning into college credits that can count towards their degree completion at Springfield College. The program’s participants represent the first class of students participating in full online courses at Springfield College. The inaugural class of 30 YMCA professionals representing the new degree-completion program recently visited the campus for their new-student orientation. The cohort will begin working toward earning their degrees through the Springfield College online courses starting immediately. These 30 students each received scholarship funding through a grant made possible by the Harold C. Smith Foundation.

Abington Bank to Merge with Pilgrim Bank, Expanding Hometown Financial Group

ABINGTON — Andrew Raczka, CEO of Abington Bank, announced that Abington Bank will merge with Pilgrim Bank, a member of Hometown Financial Group, MHC, the holding company that includes Easthampton-based bankESB. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. Raczka will lead the merged bank as its CEO. Hometown Financial Group recently closed on its acquisition of Pilgrim Bank. “Pilgrim Bank was our entry point into the Eastern Massachusetts market,” said Matthew Sosik, president and CEO of Hometown Financial Group Inc. “From the start, we knew that finding the right mutual partner would be the key to our success with our acquisition of Pilgrim Bancshares Inc.” Following the transaction, Hometown Financial Group will have consolidated assets of $2.7 billion and 30 branches across Massachusetts and Northeastern Conn.

Bay Path Awarded Grant to Connect Adult Women with Jobs

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University was named a winner of a philanthropic funding contest by national nonprofit Strada Education Network. Bay Path was awarded $1,582,600 for a three-year project titled “Closing the Gaps: Building Pathways for Adult Women in a Technology-driven Workforce.” Implemented through the American Women’s College of Bay Path University, the project will address a critical national need for developing a digitally fluent workforce — applicable not only in cybersecurity and the tech sector, but in other fields as well — that is well-prepared with foundational 21st-century skills in digital technologies, coding, data science, and systems thinking, and the ability to apply these skills across different problems, settings, and industries. Bay Path will use its grant to undertake extensive employer research and engagement and to build capacity of the American Women’s College to scale enrollment of adult women and prepare them with core cybersecurity and information-technology competencies that meet the needs of employers, support them as they persist to degree completion, and assist them to successfully transition to careers in cybersecurity and IT-related employment.

ACC Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program Offers Opportunities for Free Tuition, Wage Reimbursement

ENFIELD, Conn. — Starting in March, Asnuntuck Community College is offering a new, free apprenticeship program that will provide employers an opportunity to both enhance their employees’ skills and receive wage reimbursements of up to $13,000 per participant. This two-year program has a $3,750 value per participant but will be entirely free for Connecticut businesses. The time commitment will be three hours per week (Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m.), with breaks for holidays and summer, and classes will occur evenings at Asnuntuck Community College. The Asnuntuck Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship will cover Applied Shop Math, Blueprint Reading (I and II), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Overview of Mechanical Maintenance, Overview of Industrial Maintenance, OSHA 30 – General Industry, and Quality Control. Businesses seeking more information on this opportunity at Asnuntuck may contact Gary Carra at (860) 253-3128 or [email protected].

GCC Increases Job-related Technical Training in Region

GREENFIELD — Thanks to a recent Skills Capital Grant award from the Commonwealth, Greenfield Community College (GCC) will soon increase its capacity and upgrading its medical assistant certificate (MAC) program by offering additional training at its existing satellite location on the campus of Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School in Northampton. The Baker-Polito administration has awarded more than $52 million over the past three years through Skills Capital Grants across the Commonwealth. This round of grants focus on helping residents with barriers to employment, including those who are unemployed or underemployed, lack English proficiency, or do not have degrees or certificates and need new skills to obtain good-paying jobs. The grants cover a broad array of fields from construction and engineering to healthcare and hospitality. Greenfield Community College received $83,764 to purchase portable examination tables, patient simulation anatomical trainers, and medical instrument sterilization equipment. The expansion of GCC’s MAC program will provide greater access to technical education and training in Franklin and Hampshire counties to attract recent high-school graduates, incumbent workers looking to gain new skills, and displaced workers training for new careers in healthcare.

Briefcase

Nominations Open for Annual Ubora and Ahadi Awards

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 28th annual Ubora Award and the 10th annual Ahadi Youth Award. These prestigious awards — conferred by the African Hall Subcommittee — honor African-American people from Greater Springfield who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating commitment to fields of community service, education, science, humanities, and/or the arts. The African Hall Subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people, and community leaders from the African-American community. The nomination deadline for both awards is March 31. True to the Swahili word that comprises its name, the Ubora Award recognizes an adult of African heritage who exemplifies excellence in their commitment to creating a better community through service. In 2018, the Ubora Award was given to Keshawn Dobbs, who leads the Springfield Boys and Girls Club Family Center. Named for the Swahili word for ‘promise,’ the Ahadi Youth Award is presented to a young African-American who excels in academics and performs admirable service to the Greater Springfield community. Eligible candidates must be age 19 or younger, live in or have strong ties to the Greater Springfield area, and be currently enrolled in grades 10, 11, or 12. In 2018, the Ahadi Award was given to Karissa Coleman. The Ubora and Ahadi Awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Springfield Museums in September. Nomination forms can be downloaded by visiting springfieldmuseums.org/ubora. Nominations may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to African Hall Subcommittee, c/o Valerie Cavagni, Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA 01103.

Monson Savings Bank Accepting Applications for Scholarship Program

MONSON — The 2019 Monson Savings Bank Scholarship application is now available to graduating high-school seniors residing in Hampden and Wilbraham. Applications are available at the Hampden office at 15 Somers Road, Hampden and the Wilbraham office at 100 Post Office Park, Wilbraham. The purpose of the Monson Savings Bank Scholarship is to promote the attainment of higher education for graduating seniors who reside within the bank’s footprint. Three $2,000 scholarships will awarded. Graduating seniors must be planning to attend an accredited college, technical school, or certification program. Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s financial need, academic performance, and extracurricular activities during and after school, work experience, as well as music, arts, and/or sports programs. Monson Savings Bank is proud to be an integral part of its greater community. A candidate for this scholarship should have demonstrated a commitment to his or her community. Please include an essay outlining that service and the impact you achieved through your contribution. The deadline for application acceptance is April 5. The completed application and required supporting documents will be accepted by mail or electronically. If you have any questions, contact Donna Easton-Vicalvi at (413) 725-4560 or [email protected].

Big Brothers Big Sisters Announces Partnership with Camp Glow It Up

AMHERST — CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County announced a partnership with Camp Glow It Up, a new summer camp for women. The first weekend camp brings the fun and energy of a kids’ sleepaway camp to adults and will be held March 29-31 at Nine Mountain Retreats in Plainfield. The all-inclusive wellness camp features activities like fitness classes, yoga, hiking, group circles, a campfire, singalongs, arts and crafts, and a glow-in-the-dark dance party. Nutritious meals will be prepared by an in-house chef. The camp promises to highlight the power of women as individuals while also creating space for bonding among friends and strangers turned friends. The partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters means a portion of Camp Glow It Up’s proceeds will help fund a program to send girls involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County to their own summer-camp experiences. “We believe in our shared responsibility to invest in the next generation of women leaders, and together, we will forage a path toward empowerment of women and girls,” said Katie Lipsmeyer, the camp’s founder. Added Jessie Cooley, director of CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, “knowing Katie’s passion for helping to empower others, and the role that Big Brothers Big Sisters plays in igniting the potential of young people, it is exciting to think about the girls in our program who will benefit from empowering summer-camp experiences thanks to the generosity of Camp Glow It Up.”

Incorporations

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

BRIMFIELD

Agile Rhythms Inc., 1497 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Eric Jaeger, same. Leadership training, process improvements.

FEEDING HILLS

76 Liquors Inc., 228 Coyote Circle, Feeding Hills, MA 01089. Diana Elizabeth Eisenbeiser, same. Retail liquor store.

HUNTINGTON

Animal Control of New England Inc., 266 Goss Hill Road, Huntington, MA 01050. Paul Hewes, same. Animal control.

MONTGOMERY

Baystate Concrete Pumping Inc., 37 Main Road, Montgomery, MA 01085. Victor Sinigur, same. Sinigur concrete pumping service.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Roots Inc., 100 North St. Suite 405, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Albert S. Wojtkowski, same. Marijuana establishment.

SPRINGFIELD

ACMS Corp., 85 Wait St., Springfield, MA 01104. Robert E. Sullivan, same. General contracting and construction.

Boston Eye Group P.C., One Monarch Place, Suite 310, Springfield, MA 01144. Sam Goldberger, 223 Grant Ave., Newton, MA 02459. Render medical services.

STOCKBRIDGE

Aviva Romm Enterprises Corp., 27 West Alford Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266. Aviva Romm, 630 Main Road, Monterey, MA 01245. Operating a medically oriented writing, speaking and publishing business.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

420 AU Inc., 4 Wilder Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Michael Anthony Skowron, same. Jewelry, retail, advertising, marketing, and communications.

WESTFIELD

5 Star Logistics Inc., 342 Southwick Road, Apt. 135, Westfield, MA 01085. Islam Agayev, same. Long haul trucking.

WILBRAHAM

Brookline Hair Inc., 31 Glenn Dr., Wilbraham, MA 01095. Maria J. Serra, same. Hair salon, day spa, buy and sell body treatments.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of January and February 2019.

AMHERST

Bacon Wilson, P.C.
6 South East St.
Bacon Wilson, P.C.

Bacon Wilson, P.C./Monsein & MacConnell
6 South East St.
Bacon Wilson, P.C.

Deborah J. Hayes LICSW
433 West St., Suite 6
Deborah Bruno

pen & thimble
746 Bay Road
Gillian Freeman

SPJ
22 Lessey St., Suite 406
Allan Nolan II

Straight Path Jewlz
22 Lessey St., Suite 406
Allan Nolan II

Transformation in Action
1325 Bay Road
Annabelle Keil

EASTHAMPTON

Details
64 Phelps St.
James Gallivan

Harmonious
29 Lawler Dr.
Brian Dandrea

KAF Business Solutions
211 East St., #1
Kimberly Foster

Lotus Blossom Counseling, LLC
152 Northampton St.
Tara Haines

EAST LONGMEADOW

Impressions 2
43 Maple St.
Albert Tranghese, Theresa Tranghese

Powerhouse Training, LLC
80 Denslow Road, Suite 130
Jonathan Davis

VCA Shaker Road Animal Hospital
108 Shaker Road
VCA Shaker Road Animal Hospital

GREENFIELD

Action Based Therapeutic Solutions
25 Bank Row, Suite 25
Adam Barcroft

The Body Shop
38 Hope St.
Two Fathers, LLC

Community Health Care Inc.
177 Shelburne Road
Daniel Gutchensritter

Dahna Virgilio Real Estate Inc.
40 School St., Suite 11
Dahna Virgilio

Daniel J. Donoghue Properties
629 Bernardston Road
Daniel Donoghue

Docs Consult Medical, LLC
106 Federal St.
Kwesi Ntifoko

Dr. Elizabeth Peterson Chiropractic & Natural Health
474 Main St.
Elizabeth Peterson

Euroline Trucking, LLC
1109 Bernardston Road
Nick Georgitsa

Ford of Greenfield
1 Main St.
Two Fathers, LLC

Franklin County Community Development Corp.
324 Wells St.
John Waite

Galactic Brainiacs Productions
239 Main St.
Michael Gregoire, Eric Poulin

Innovintage Place
76 Hope St.
Lauren Mitchell Wellington

Ken’s Tax Prep
280 Main St.
Kenneth Lang

Network Chiropractic of Franklin County
21 Mohawk Trail
Wayne Garfinkel

Solar Store of Greenfield
2 Fiske Ave.
Claire Chang, John Ward

Toyota of Greenfield
1 Main St.
Greenfield Carmart, LLC

Unique Styles
21 Mohawk Trail
Angelique Menard

WantMySpot?
42 Chapman St., Apt. A
Michael Murphy

Yankee Mattress Factory
70 Mohawk Trail
Joseph Noblit

LUDLOW

Envision Wellness Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine
77 Winsor St., Unit 101
Cristina Carreira

Kubala Home Improvements
5 Pell St.
Patrick Kubala

Ludlow Eye Associates
200 Center St.
Katarzyna Babinski

Ludlow Smoke Shop & Convenience
246 East St.
Khaled Saleh

SDI Auto Repair
575B East St.
Vanda Barros

NORTHAMPTON

Diego’s Farm
140 Meadow St.
Diego Irizarry-Gerould

Hampshire Thai Boxing
297 Pleasant St.
Kemal Bamlatte

R-Kade Games
221 Pine St., Suite 143
Richard Kalin

PALMER

C & R Small Engine Repair
37 Ware St.
Corey Coulombe

St. Joe’s Club Inc.
1820 Commercial St.
Stephen Kosmider Jr.

The Stables at Burgundy Brook Farm
3092 Palmer St.
Brett Lord

SOUTHWICK

Balance Beauty Bar, LLC
535 College Highway
Florence Castonguay

Rail Trail Ale House
23-25 Point Grove Road
Patrick Lynch

SPRINGFIELD

DP Insurance & Financial Services, LLC
878 Liberty St.
DP Insurance & Financial Services, LLC

D’s Designs & Event Planning
104 Dunmoreland St.
Donnalee Stewart

DiLaura Naturals
245 Roosevelt Ave.
Tunzala Eynula

G & G Transport
49 Webster St.
Jonathan Guzman

Garcia Transport
66 Oswego St.
Engel Garcia

Gorkha Mart
712 Sumner Ave.
Sita Pathak

Jack Chen Chinese Restaurant
1193 Sumner Ave.
Jin Quan Chen

Jacob Roofing
413 Nottingham St.
Dimas Castaneda

Jon Rodri Films
230 Chapin Terrace
Jonathan Rodriguez

Pure Medicine
18 Pine Acre Road
Anthony Chechile

Rivera Home Remodeling, LLC
173 Tyler St.
Victor Rivera

Ross & Ross, P.C.
121 State St.
Ross & Ross Law

Sabis International Charter School
160 Joan St.
Crystal Hodge-Lizana

Simply Serendipity
1341 Main St.
Simply Grace, LLC

Smily Sevi and Abhi Inc.
1121 State St.
Sneh Kumar

WARE

Balicki Auto Body & Towing Inc.
29½ Maple St.
Michael Balicki, Peter Balicki, Philip Balicki

C & C Enterprises
32A Campbell Road
Robert Campbell

Clean Nest Earth Friendly Housekeeping
16 Greenwich Plains Road
Danielle Colapietro

Crystal Springs Dairy Bar
166 West St.
Yasser Fares

Pineda Real Estate
61 Babcock Tavern Road
Donna Pineda

SubaGuru of Massachusetts, LLC
105 West St.
Christopher Mendrek

Terrance W. Smith
78 Old Poor Farm Road
Terrance Smith

Villa’s Restaurant
123 Main St.
Efren Steve Kolenovic

Wessels Firearms Training
246 Belchertown Road
Randy Wessels

WESTFIELD

Cor’s Services
118 Bates Road
Cory Bruno

Cozy Socks
24 Old Holyoke Road
Michael Patton

Kai Chi Gifts
85 Hawks Circle
Cheng Tu

Michon Associates
102 Northridge Road
Sandra Michon

Trueast Entertainment
186 Main St.
Dustin Taudal

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Avis Budget Group
2161 Riverdale St.
Matt Rettura

Dave’s Delivery Service
1540 Memorial Ave.
David Marcy

Dr. Christine G. Whalen
1005 Elm St.
Christine Whalen

Fit Core by Laura
1343 Riverdale St.
Laura Ferguson

Hair of Fame the Salon and Spa
82 Elm St.
Maritza Rivera

WILBRAHAM

Brian McLaughlin Home Remodeling
29 Red Bridge Road
Brian McLaughlin

Elegant Nail & Spa
2400 Boston Road
Lam Hung Nguyen, Galang Hung Nguyen

Fieldcrest Brewing Co., LLC
2343 Boston Road
Adam Field

Ms. Nora’s Pet Boutique
123 Bartlett Ave.
Melissa Sullivan

Scibelli Snow Removal
42 Brainard Road
Mario Scibelli

Bankruptcies

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

Allstar Insurance Agency
Holt, Eric B.
14 Kowal Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Billiel, Dennis M.
Shoram-Billiel, Tamara B.
16 Off Lariviere
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Blackshear, Tina M.
43 Lyons St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/14/19

Boze, Jennifer L.
13 Oakdale Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/12/19

Costa, Gaery Aaron
15 Ellington St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Deshaies, William T.
312 Drury Lane
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Eastwood, Pamela J.
9 Cherokee Dr.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/13/19

Glenn, William D.
16Bushwick Place
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/15/19

Guyette, Clarise
39 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/19

Hayden, Todd A.
513 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/12/19

Isacoff, Richard I.
DelSignore, Ann M.
433 North St., # 437
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/08/19

Johnson, Montel
29 Curtis St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/19

Maciejewski, Raymond P.
Maciejewski, Charlene A.
37 Bernard St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/19

Maisonet-Colon, Denise Marie
116 Nassau Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Martinez, Mary L.
a/k/a Nunez, Mary
231 Louis Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/11/19

Mastromatteo, Samantha Dawn
a/k/a Roberts, Samantha
775 Springfield St., A
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/15/19

Medina, Sonia A.
197 S. Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/10/19

Ortiz, Reinaldo
Ortiz, Cari L.
235 Cabinet St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/14/19

Papoutsakis, LaKisha Madora
a/k/a Carpenter, LaKisha
60 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/11/19

Rosario, Jessica
12 Roosevelt Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/11/19

Tippett, Jeanne Aline
37 Frederick St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/14/19

Tranghese, Jean I.
96 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/08/19

Vasquez, Cecile I.
6 Spring St., Apt 1A
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/09/19

Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BUCKLAND

77 State St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Patricia M. Heminger
Seller: Steven J. Andrews
Date: 01/18/19

CHARLEMONT

68 Colrain Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $404,900
Buyer: Chester T. Yazwinski
Seller: Janice Schechterle
Date: 01/15/19

COLRAIN

170 Stetson Brothers Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Le Chapeau RT
Seller: Beckley RT
Date: 01/15/19

271 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paula J. Perotti-Flanagan
Seller: Griswold, David E., (Estate)
Date: 01/23/19

CONWAY

936 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Cleveland
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/16/19

DEERFIELD

13 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Harris LT
Seller: Eugene Olanyk LT
Date: 01/23/19

27 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: David B. Grimes
Seller: Charles J. Sakowicz
Date: 01/24/19

GREENFIELD

323 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Maureen E. Spaulding
Seller: Armand P. Prevost
Date: 01/25/19

27 Eastern Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Douglas J. Aspinwall
Seller: Charles F. Louison
Date: 01/24/19

106-108 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Q Ox LLC
Seller: Jeffrey W. Ainsworth
Date: 01/18/19

14 Frederick Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Michael J. Cachat
Seller: Carol A. Thurston
Date: 01/15/19

HAWLEY

136 West Hawley Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Christine L. Hicks
Seller: Germain D. Benoit
Date: 01/15/19

LEVERETT

4 Chestnut Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $275,001
Buyer: Anna D. Bingham
Seller: Jan Stuart
Date: 01/22/19

22 Long Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Robert J. Sobieski
Seller: Craig S. Tornovish
Date: 01/18/19

Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $237,600
Buyer: Ivy Mabius
Seller: Gregory L. Woodard
Date: 01/17/19

Putney Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $237,600
Buyer: Ivy Mabius
Seller: Gregory L. Woodard
Date: 01/17/19

MONTAGUE

15 Lake Pleasant Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Michael F. Szady
Seller: Tyler J. Mankowsky
Date: 01/18/19

44 Randall Wood Dr.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $280,600
Buyer: Brendan P. Walsh
Seller: Robbin M. Terault
Date: 01/18/19

NORTHFIELD

225 Winchester Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Amy Neil
Seller: Maureen E. Spaulding
Date: 01/25/19

ORANGE

146 Butterworth Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Joshua D. Pincus
Seller: Diane L. Beers
Date: 01/15/19

320 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: David J. Godin
Seller: Richard L. Hames
Date: 01/14/19

149 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Dylan T. Smith
Seller: Amanda Lopez
Date: 01/15/19

92 New Athol Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Crossroads Baptist Church
Seller: Elks Of USA Inc.
Date: 01/18/19

SHUTESBURY

75 January Hill Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: Mark Cousland
Seller: January Hills RT
Date: 01/14/19

250 West Pelham Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Stephen J. Fox
Date: 01/17/19

SUNDERLAND

55 Falls Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Brian Lempel
Seller: Marco Poletto
Date: 01/14/19

WENDELL

94 Locke Hill Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Brian Jones
Seller: Cynthia J. Freeman
Date: 01/17/19

WHATELY

342 Haydenville Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nafis M. Azad
Seller: Robert H. Cumming
Date: 01/25/19

21 Laurel Mountain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $372,500
Buyer: Colette Viadero
Seller: Philip D. Marciano
Date: 01/23/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

16 Barden St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Richard R. Stefanowicz
Seller: Cindi L. Green
Date: 01/25/19

75 Cleveland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Raymond R. Langdon
Date: 01/15/19

17 Colonial Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Dena M. Cavallon
Seller: Steven A. Merklein
Date: 01/24/19

40 Nolan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Robert L. Bell
Seller: Paul P. Tangredi
Date: 01/22/19

24 Senator Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andrew J. White
Seller: James D. White
Date: 01/23/19

24 Tina Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joanne M. Roberts
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/16/19

42 Woodside Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Brian F. Allegresso
Seller: David N. Pickett
Date: 01/25/19

CHICOPEE

137 Acrebrook Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Justin R. Ward
Seller: Michael A. Parker
Date: 01/25/19

460 Fuller Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: Wojtowicz, Michael, (Estate)
Date: 01/16/19

40 Gardner Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,500
Buyer: Ryan L. McLaughlin
Seller: Elizabeth Rivera
Date: 01/23/19

69 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $151,290
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Christopher D. Bates
Date: 01/17/19

46 Kaveney St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jason R. Welch
Seller: Jonathan Burek
Date: 01/22/19

276 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Dahill
Seller: Richard A. Dahill
Date: 01/15/19

1400 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Sterling RT
Seller: Wolfhill Realty LLC
Date: 01/18/19

58 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jose M. Monzon
Seller: Premier Home Builders Inc.
Date: 01/23/19

54 Sherman Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $191,800
Buyer: Sarah Potter
Seller: Nicole L. Garrison
Date: 01/25/19

42 Stockbridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01103
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Thomas F. Labak
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 01/17/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

141 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $162,900
Buyer: Stephanie Colella
Seller: Rebecca Hutchins
Date: 01/25/19

46 Lee St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Steven Paige
Seller: Francis N. Grant
Date: 01/22/19

103 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Alexander J. Crivelli
Seller: Albert A. Crivelli
Date: 01/15/19

85 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,100
Buyer: Jayson A. Roy
Seller: Man D. Nguyen
Date: 01/14/19

329 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Indomenico
Seller: Thomas B. Vaillancourt
Date: 01/18/19

519 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kiernan Rushford
Seller: Anthony P. Facchini
Date: 01/25/19

61 Prospect Hills Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $474,900
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Thomas A. Lucia
Date: 01/18/19

43 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Mikhail P. Lisovets
Seller: Yevgeny Yermakov
Date: 01/25/19

HAMPDEN

59 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Daniel T. Anderson
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/15/19

234 Somers Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: William P. Lee
Seller: Julia A. Lavoie
Date: 01/25/19

28 South Ridge Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Lindsay Luszcz
Seller: South Ridge Estates LLP
Date: 01/25/19

375 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Scott Pepoon
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 01/25/19

HOLLAND

6 Brandon St.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Ryan Daponte
Seller: Maple Ledge Associates
Date: 01/18/19

53 Island Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Alexander E. Wisz
Seller: Jeremy Beu
Date: 01/15/19

21 Shore Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Robert F. Terbush
Seller: Ricky B. Lundin
Date: 01/18/19

116 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joshua Kobel
Seller: RW Trigrof LLC
Date: 01/18/19

140 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Rebecca Barker
Seller: Roger W. Strange
Date: 01/25/19

HOLYOKE

94 Apremont Hwy.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Michael Catalano
Seller: River Valley Renovations
Date: 01/18/19

333-335 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,500
Buyer: James A. Ryan
Seller: Katherine A. Ryan
Date: 01/15/19

193-195 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,460
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Danil Porrata
Date: 01/14/19

676 Chicopee St.
Holyoke, MA 01013
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Grace James Realty LLC
Seller: Gary Toth
Date: 01/18/19

30 Dale St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Czelusniak
Seller: Kelly A. Lacey
Date: 01/25/19

1373-1377 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Dargie
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 01/18/19

1552 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Syed Mobeen
Seller: Sagheer Nawaz
Date: 01/25/19

91 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Charlotte Dobiecki
Seller: Mark A. Caplette
Date: 01/18/19

1000-1002 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $121,300
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lisa A. Shea
Date: 01/22/19

79 Lawler St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Chelsea L. Gazillo
Seller: Timofey V. Potapov
Date: 01/22/19

115 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Alex B. Morse
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 01/18/19

40 Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Boryczka
Seller: John F. Boryczka
Date: 01/25/19

27 Olive Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Dargie
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 01/18/19

649 South Summer St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $580,000
Buyer: Grace James Realty LLC
Seller: CRF Realty LLC
Date: 01/18/19

35 Taylor St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Shawn E. Hainsworth
Seller: Partner City Properties
Date: 01/15/19

31 Temple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jose A. Zambrana
Seller: William D. Velazquez
Date: 01/22/19

LONGMEADOW

23 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jenny A. Lehouiller
Seller: Brittany A. Roy
Date: 01/25/19

37 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michael Sullivan
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/14/19

58 Grassy Gutter Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Truong Vuong
Seller: Jennifer M. Carreto
Date: 01/22/19

106 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Joel Wun
Seller: Stratton Renovation LLC
Date: 01/18/19

82 Lincoln Park
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $341,552
Buyer: CIT Bank
Seller: Steven A. Jones
Date: 01/15/19

83 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Poisson, Alan M., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/19

16 Villa St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Xiaoli Yang
Seller: John T. O’Leary
Date: 01/18/19

71 Woodsley Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $1,875,000
Buyer: 71 Woodsley Road LLC
Seller: Michael E. Freedman
Date: 01/17/19

LUDLOW

30 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Susana Sousa
Seller: Anne M. Correia
Date: 01/18/19

101 Bridle Path Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Casey
Seller: Gary E. Chenaille
Date: 01/23/19

121 Loopley St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,150
Buyer: Jay M. Warzecki
Seller: William J. Kolodziey
Date: 01/14/19

Windwood Estates #6
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $384,000
Buyer: Bryan A. Chaplin
Seller: David H. Porter
Date: 01/18/19

MONSON

20 Ayers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $274,003
Buyer: USAA FSB
Seller: Jason Burgener
Date: 01/23/19

80 Bethany Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Michael Scotton
Seller: Christopher J. Lemek
Date: 01/18/19

51 King St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $213,200
Buyer: Quicken Loans Inc.
Seller: Paul M. Arnold
Date: 01/15/19

MONTGOMERY

510 Main Road
Montgomery, MA 01050
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Jeffrey F. Greene
Seller: Daniel J. Webster
Date: 01/25/19

71 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kathi M. Cotugno
Seller: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Date: 01/23/19

PALMER

218 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robert N. Manduke
Seller: Venture Community Service
Date: 01/25/19

24 Breton St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Kyle Pelissier
Seller: Jessy I. Salsbury
Date: 01/22/19

2 Norbell St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $248,900
Buyer: Jimmy L. Crapps
Seller: Jeffrey D. Ferreira
Date: 01/23/19

39 Taft St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Grant D. Young
Seller: Real Estate Restorations
Date: 01/25/19

SOUTHWICK

8 Gargon Terrace
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Marlayna H. Chriscola
Seller: Vitaliy Dubovoy
Date: 01/15/19

Sawgrass Lane #1
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Avonti
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 01/18/19

27 Woodland Ridge
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Robert S. Garvey
Seller: Suzanne M. Gonthier
Date: 01/25/19

SPRINGFIELD

29 1st St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Haque LLC
Seller: First Page RT
Date: 01/17/19

50 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Andrea T. Lewis
Seller: Kerri P. Kane
Date: 01/14/19

37 Aberdeen Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Taren C. Latta
Date: 01/16/19

71 Ashley St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Maridelva C. Dejesus
Seller: Real Estate Inv. Northeast
Date: 01/25/19

97-99 Bowles St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Luis Flores-Delgado
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 01/15/19

77 Boyer St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Evaminerly Trehan
Seller: Ector Acevedo
Date: 01/25/19

18 Breckwood Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: John Jacquinet
Seller: Paula A. Lynch
Date: 01/14/19

24 Brighton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Allison M. Pesa
Seller: Constitution Properties
Date: 01/18/19

17 Brunswick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Latasha Lowe
Seller: Properties R US & Investments
Date: 01/14/19

36 Canton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Ruben Lopez
Seller: Zoraida Burgos
Date: 01/24/19

1635 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Jenell M. Castro
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 01/14/19

11 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,900
Buyer: Tracy M. Flor-Norton
Seller: Jacqueline M. Diaz
Date: 01/25/19

190-192 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Heather M. McNaughton
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 01/25/19

16 Colonial Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Tomas Berrios
Seller: Hipolito A. Andino
Date: 01/24/19

34 Cornwall St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,900
Buyer: Maria M. Rosa
Seller: Krista Hanson
Date: 01/25/19

570 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $3,825,000
Buyer: SL 570 Cottage Street LLC
Seller: Rube Realty LLC
Date: 01/25/19

40 Crittenden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Frankie D. Torres
Seller: Betsy O. Rivera
Date: 01/23/19

15 Delaware Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Jacqueline M. Diaz
Seller: Wanda Lockett
Date: 01/25/19

26-28 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Ivan Moncrieffe
Date: 01/25/19

336 Eastern Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Valerie Singh
Seller: Berkshire Land Co. LLC
Date: 01/23/19

124 Eddywood St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,750
Buyer: Rebecca Impionbato
Seller: Timber Development LLC
Date: 01/18/19

80 Fairfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Erik J. Sunny
Seller: Martha A. Long
Date: 01/17/19

164 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Waleed A. Cisero
Seller: Lanucha, Jacqueline K., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/19

176 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Erica Williams
Seller: Kimberly E. Stone
Date: 01/24/19

11 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jose O. Austin
Seller: Tuohey, Jacklyn A. (Estate)
Date: 01/18/19

47 Grant St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Trifera LLC
Seller: Lou W. Rodriguez
Date: 01/14/19

106 Greene St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $131,749
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: James Dickson
Date: 01/18/19

112 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: Douglas M. Senecal
Seller: Tom Makris
Date: 01/18/19

181-183 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jose M. Goncalves
Seller: Maria G. Ferreira
Date: 01/22/19

185-187 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Alana T. Rijo-Robles
Seller: Reynaldo D. Rodriguez
Date: 01/24/19

71 Jordan St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Nyaoga D. Muhombolage
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/25/19

225-227 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $124,277
Buyer: Michael Donskoy
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 01/23/19

51 Kenway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Louann Shepard-Bell
Date: 01/22/19

41 Kipling St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Pedro Martinez
Seller: William P. Lee
Date: 01/25/19

180 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Patricia A. Sheehan
Seller: SA Capital Group LLC
Date: 01/25/19

107 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: William E. Oakes
Seller: Michael Pham
Date: 01/22/19

69 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Yahaira Vega
Seller: Arnaldo Lassend
Date: 01/18/19

2000 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $3,300,000
Buyer: John A. Bruzzone Sr. Family
Seller: FRE Springfield MA Realty
Date: 01/15/19

48 Mellon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: David W. Nickerson
Seller: Sandra Dubay
Date: 01/18/19

33 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mark C. Ryer
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/18/19

35 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mark C. Ryer
Seller: Dionne Real Estate LLC
Date: 01/18/19

126 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Wildally E. Colon
Seller: Fallah Razzak
Date: 01/22/19

2046-2048 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Zaragoza-Velez
Seller: Harry E. Santiago
Date: 01/16/19

2207 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $158,800
Buyer: Denise Valdes
Seller: Juan C. Lebron
Date: 01/18/19

59 Palmer Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Urayoan Santiago
Seller: Eda Ema LLC
Date: 01/14/19

850 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $119,070
Buyer: 850 Parker Street RT
Seller: NRZ REO 7 LLC
Date: 01/24/19

391 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Ramon A. Troche
Seller: Sergey D. Voloshinov
Date: 01/18/19

1318 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Geneva N. Okon
Seller: Katie M. Crane
Date: 01/24/19

256 Rosemary Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Kojo Amartey
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/25/19

85 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $123,225
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Richard A. Cocchi
Date: 01/16/19

130 South Tallyho Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Gary J. Merkel
Seller: Kathryn E. Pepoon
Date: 01/25/19

850 Saint James Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Rolando C. Vasquez-Deleon
Seller: Jason A. Rhodes
Date: 01/25/19

127 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $163,400
Buyer: Aida Rios
Seller: MGC Realty LLC
Date: 01/24/19

41 Terrence St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Wanda I. Quinones
Seller: Extremely Clean LLC
Date: 01/17/19

290 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Odean Graham
Seller: Sara M. Sirard
Date: 01/24/19

51 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $143,299
Buyer: Sarah Dame
Seller: SA Capital Group LLC
Date: 01/25/19

401 Water St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: James R. Jasmin
Date: 01/25/19

266 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Oumar Keita
Seller: Fumi Realty Inc.
Date: 01/15/19

32 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Paula Fanuele
Date: 01/22/19

173 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Olga Bermudez
Seller: David B. Monk
Date: 01/25/19

90 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $760,000
Buyer: 90 Westminster LLC
Seller: Westminster Apartments
Date: 01/15/19

490-492 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Todd M. Eldredge-Rodowicz
Seller: Richard A. Henshaw
Date: 01/25/19

1480 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Erickberto Burgos
Seller: Tawana M. Davis
Date: 01/17/19

113 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Joseph Depoutot
Date: 01/25/19

1289-1295 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: DNA Corp.
Seller: Kem Management LLC
Date: 01/23/19

3 Worthy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Richard J. Jackson
Seller: Rosa M. Sepulveda
Date: 01/16/19

WALES

20 Woodland Heights
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: William L. Haughey
Seller: Sally R. Sarnelli
Date: 01/25/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

147 Allston Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: VSA Associates LLP
Seller: DMV LLC
Date: 01/15/19

136 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Patrick W. Elmore
Seller: Ronald G. Schmidt
Date: 01/25/19

44 Amherst St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Flora Rivera
Seller: Gentile, Mary C., (Estate)
Date: 01/25/19

47 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hecham Domani
Seller: Susan M. Clark-Konieczny
Date: 01/14/19

37 Appaloosa Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Baldevbhai P. Patel
Seller: Jose G. Salce
Date: 01/15/19

11 Beverly Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Joshua R. Benard
Seller: Osama S. Jalal
Date: 01/23/19

2 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Vanity Bryant
Seller: JJROB Realty LLC
Date: 01/23/19

17 Larchwood St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $163,250
Buyer: Bradford H. Leveille
Seller: Cynthia J. Nolan
Date: 01/17/19

17 Maple St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Kweku Ofori
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/25/19

232 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Park Meadow LLC
Seller: Kids Dentist Realty LLC
Date: 01/25/19

123 Sikes Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Dennis Lawson
Seller: Arkad Kekelidze
Date: 01/18/19

68 Tiara Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Atif Khan
Seller: Hamelin Framing Inc.
Date: 01/15/19

WESTFIELD

22 Angelica Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Bishop
Seller: Minuteman Properties
Date: 01/18/19

15 Brimfield Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: High Point Finance LLC
Seller: Safeguard Credit Consulting
Date: 01/16/19

43 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Alec M. Bewsee
Seller: Renzhen Yang
Date: 01/18/19

69 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,555
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Steven J. Beagle
Date: 01/24/19

1028 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Daniel G. Patrick
Seller: Patricia A. Curran
Date: 01/25/19

323 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $6,150,000
Buyer: SL 323 Lockhouse Road LLC
Seller: Richard Realty LLC
Date: 01/25/19

54 Mainline Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: 54 Mainline Dr. LLC
Seller: John A. Jeneral
Date: 01/15/19

5 Morgan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Megan C. Lococo
Seller: Stephen Buynicki
Date: 01/18/19

155 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Edward J. Cave
Seller: Seth Lamountain
Date: 01/23/19

43 Robinson Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Nangle
Seller: Sylvia J. Corridan
Date: 01/16/19

13 Vincent Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,690
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Jesse L. Rossi
Date: 01/16/19

741 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: John Schoenrock
Seller: Wright, Lauren C., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/19

WILBRAHAM

2660 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Morais Enterprises LLC
Seller: Henry J. Zola
Date: 01/15/19

17 Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Victor
Seller: Douglas F. Victor
Date: 01/25/19

17 Lakeshore Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Johnny Pelloso
Seller: Craig D. Swimm
Date: 01/14/19

5 Lebel Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $217,600
Buyer: Richard W. Houghton
Seller: Jeffrey C. Siekierski
Date: 01/18/19

9 Longfellow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Joseph Rogers
Seller: Waseem Ahmad
Date: 01/25/19

552 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Seller: Valentino J. Scatolini
Date: 01/25/19

17 Mountainbrook Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Brodeur
Seller: Rousseau, Paul E. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 01/18/19

443 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Jessica Leblanc
Seller: Jeffrey Kuselias
Date: 01/24/19

905 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Deanna Pellegrino
Seller: Warner, Barbara P., (Estate)
Date: 01/25/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

107 Blue Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Ianni LT
Seller: Yonggui Su
Date: 01/25/19

24 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Kara Parks Fontenot RET
Seller: David F. Drake
Date: 01/15/19

35 Harlow Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Emily L. Maling
Seller: Raymond, Meredith B., (Estate)
Date: 01/16/19

102 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $788,000
Buyer: Walter A. Bell
Seller: Bercume Construction LLC
Date: 01/18/19

132 Northampton Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Valley Community Development Corp.
Seller: Jeffrey M. Keedy
Date: 01/18/19

BELCHERTOWN

291 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Cole
Seller: Brian K. Noyes
Date: 01/14/19

42 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Karl Bjorklund
Seller: Michael S. Burke
Date: 01/15/19

204 Munsell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Shashi Sharma
Seller: Mark K. Gorman
Date: 01/25/19

EASTHAMPTON

7 Chapman Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: ZLS LLC
Seller: D&H Property Management
Date: 01/14/19

14 Davis St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ibis Duo Holdings LLC
Seller: Paul J. Desrosiers
Date: 01/25/19

52-54 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,650
Buyer: Sarah J. Dalhaus
Seller: Sandra Mumblow
Date: 01/23/19

4 Keddy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Brandon T. Dantonio
Seller: Ronald W. Rzeszutek
Date: 01/18/19

147 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Keith A. Cotnoir
Seller: Tessier, Richard G., (Estate)
Date: 01/25/19

GRANBY

241 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Cox
Seller: Joanne Newcombe
Date: 01/25/19

138 Cold Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Donald A. Shewchuk
Seller: Nancy T. Venne
Date: 01/25/19

17 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ian A. Cooke
Seller: Wendy A. Richard
Date: 01/24/19

4 Pheasant Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Yolanta K. Dronski
Seller: James B. Kimball
Date: 01/25/19

76 Pleasant St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Victoria L. Sullivan
Seller: Eric C. Merullo
Date: 01/22/19

HADLEY

10 Breckenridge Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Andrew Blajda
Seller: Blajda, Mary A. (Estate)
Date: 01/14/19

HATFIELD

Prospect St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William J. Skorupski
Seller: Lynn Wojewoda
Date: 01/25/19

HUNTINGTON

Harlow Clark Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Jeffrey F. Greene
Seller: Daniel J. Webster
Date: 01/25/19

510 Main Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Jeffrey F. Greene
Seller: Daniel J. Webster
Date: 01/25/19

NORTHAMPTON

23 Cahillane Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Motamedi
Seller: Stacie L. Ryan
Date: 01/14/19

93 Cahillane Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Stephen D. Sacco
Seller: Matthew A. Motamedi
Date: 01/25/19

46 Chapel St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: BSS 3 Properties LLC
Seller: McCutcheon Development LLC
Date: 01/22/19

48 Damon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,750,000
Buyer: Cousins Investments LLC
Seller: Kerryman Partnership
Date: 01/25/19

Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Shasta Terra LLC
Seller: JKB Farms Inc.
Date: 01/24/19

66 Massasoit St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $755,000
Buyer: Mark Illingworth
Seller: Martha B. Clarke
Date: 01/24/19

400 North King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Laura A. Camp
Seller: Daniel J. Costigan
Date: 01/24/19

North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Southpaw Properties LLC
Seller: Southern New England Conference
Date: 01/15/19

19 Ormond Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 58 Market Street LLC
Seller: Amberman, Edward L., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/19

20 Westwood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Deborah A. Sullivan
Seller: W. Marek Inc.
Date: 01/18/19

PELHAM

100 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Gavin T. Myers
Seller: Carolyn M. Monteiro
Date: 01/24/19

SOUTH HADLEY

604 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Rasean Y. Blyden
Seller: Irene A. Roy
Date: 01/17/19

15 Lexington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Kirsti A. Wiemokly
Seller: Michael Schaeffer
Date: 01/25/19

Lithia Springs Road #4
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Timothy Waltz
Seller: Barbara J. Smith
Date: 01/16/19

299 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Fernandes
Seller: Leo E. Fugler
Date: 01/17/19

6 Plainville Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Michael Campbell
Seller: Lapierre, Richard R., (Estate)
Date: 01/25/19

4 Ridge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,500
Buyer: Cristina T. Mitchell
Seller: Brenda L. Houle
Date: 01/25/19

24 Sunset Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Roger Strange
Seller: Robert W. Lynes
Date: 01/25/19

53 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Ellen M. Emmonds
Seller: Richard R. Stefanowicz
Date: 01/25/19

SOUTHAMPTON

81 Crooked Ledge Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $335,700
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Dynelle Longto
Date: 01/23/19

40 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Danielle H. Bozik
Seller: Brenda L. O’Donnell
Date: 01/17/19

WARE

34 Aspen St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $223,284
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: David W. Kalil
Date: 01/23/19

100 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $151,290
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Daniel J. Haworth
Date: 01/22/19

121 Glendale Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Quabbin Wire & Cable Co. Inc.
Seller: Jarrod Dandurant
Date: 01/18/19

32 Park Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Katelynn Gancorz
Seller: Suzanne Gomes
Date: 01/16/19

WILLIAMSBURG

6 Village Hill Ave.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Autumn H. Fournier
Seller: Delappe, Gemze, (Estate)
Date: 01/25/19

WORTHINGTON

2 Packard Park
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Aastha Bansri LLC
Seller: Michael P. Frazier
Date: 01/15/19

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of January and February 2019.

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Boys Club Inc.
580 Meadow St.
$1,500 — Add non-bearing walls to create lobby space within existing larger lobby

Dielectrics Realty Trust
300 Burnett Road
$15,000 — Construct steel framing for replacement HVAC system above existing roof system

JPNTT Real Estate, LLC
17 Asinof Ave.
$25,500 — Rewiring, sheetrock, change out kitchen cabinets

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties, LLC
161-165 Northampton St.
$3,000 — Repair damaged siding

EAST LONGMEADOW

38 Center Square Trust
38 Center Square
$4,000 — Interior demolition, repair entry stairs

CHD
742 Parker St.
$25,000 — Foundation and deck repair, demolish pool

East Longmeadow Medical
96 Shaker Road
$18,065 — Remove partition wall

Shaker Bowl
168 Shaker Road
$37,500 — Replace kitchen hood

GREENFIELD

Arana Family Trust
115 Wildwood Ave.
$11,535.75 — Install handicap ramp on back of building

Town of Greenfield
1 Place Terrace
$13,000 — Install door holders for 21 fire doors, relays connected to fire-alarm system

HADLEY

Amherst Development Associates, LLC
400 Russell St.
$11,000 — Roofing at Holiday Inn

Parmar & Sons
340 Russell St.
$108,176 — Install ballasted, roof-mounted photovoltaic system

Town of Hadley
230 Middle St.
$4,000 — Roofing

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
337 Russell St.
$50,000 — Replace existing sliding doors in vestibule with new swing doors and extend vestibule inside store

SPRINGFIELD

300 State Street Realty Group, LLC
311 State St.
$49,500 — Minor alterations to existing floor plan

Albany Road Springfield Plaza, LLC
1355 Liberty St.
$10,000 — Install three antennas and remove radio units

Yvonne Cruz
132 Myrtle St.
$42,000 — Install 30 solar modules to roof

Marcom Realty, LLC
155 Brookdale Dr.
$8,774.28 — Install new alarm system

Multicultural Community Services of the Pioneer Valley Inc.
1000 Wilbraham Road
$49,830 — Install 39 replacement windows

WARE

Christopher DeSantis
84 Greenwich Plains Road
$80,000 — Construct metal garage for use as dog kennel

Deutsche Bank National Trust Co.
2-8 Ross Ave.
$8,000 — Repair and/or replace soffit and fascia around property

Muriel Gervais, Ernest Gervais
105 West St.
$10,000 — Signage, sheetrock, paint, and new floor coverings

Highland Ware Associates Limited
27 Boulder Dr.
$42,000 — Renovation of Unit 8A

Mary Lane Hospital Assoc.
85 South St.
$15,000 — Demolition of existing ICU

Sengen Properties, LLC
48-58 Park St.
$28,000 — Roofing

WILBRAHAM

Town of Wilbraham
859 Stony Hill Road
$37,584 — Foundation and first-floor support system at Wilbraham Country Club

Opinion

Editorial

Just over a decade ago, BusinessWest launched a new recognition program, Difference Makers. And in many ways, the past 10 years have been a celebration of the many different ways groups and individuals can make a difference in their community, and this region as a whole.

Indeed, those making their way to the podium at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke have included a sheriff of Hampden County, a police chief in Holyoke, the president of UMass Amherst, the founder of Rays of Hope, the director of Junior Achievement, the co-founder of Link to Libraries, the creators of Valley Venture Mentors … the list goes on.

And this year’s additions to that list  provide still more evidence that there are countless ways to make a difference, and they all need to be celebrated:

• Let’s start with the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. This Hatfield-based agency, launched in the early ’80s, is a Difference Maker on many levels, from the 11.6 million pounds of food and 9.6 million meals it provides to area shelters and soup kitchens, to its Coalition to End Hunger, which is raising awareness of the problem, attacking the stigma attached to it, and advocating for those in need. For almost 40 years, the Food Bank has been answering the call.

• The same is true of Joe Peters, a businessman who has always had an influence that has extended far beyond the walls of Universal Plastics. It has extended across Chicopee, the city he grew up and still lives in today, with initiatives such as the so-called ‘sandwich ministry,’ a program he helped start to feed the homeless in that city. And it has extended all the way to Guayape, Honduras, where he helped bring a new ambulance to that hurricane-ravaged village. He has always looked for new ways to step in and change lives for the better.

• As has Peter Gagliardi, the long-time president and CEO of Way Finders. He has spent the past 45 years working in the broad realm of housing and the past quarter-century at Way Finders, where he has greatly expanded the mission and, while doing so, has changed lives and helped change the course of entire neighborhoods through the power of collaboration.

• Frederick and Marjorie Hurst have always been catalysts for positive change within their community, especially through the newsmagazine they created called An African American Point of View, a name that speaks volumes about its mission and importance to the community. It blends community news with often-unsparing commentary, and speaks with a powerful voice, just like its founders.

• The Springfield Museums, as a cultural institution, is a different kind of Difference Maker. For more than 160 years, it has helped bring art, science, history, and memories to visitors from across this region and far outside it, a mission that entered a new dimension with the opening of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in 2017. Collectively, the Museums have helped put Springfield on the map and make it far more of a destination.

• Meanwhile, Carla Cosenzi, co-president of the TommyCar Auto Group, has found her own ways to make a difference. First, as a successful business owner and, therefore, role model and mentor to many young women. But also has a warrior in the battle against cancer, the disease that claimed the life of her father, through the Tommy Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Golf Tournament.

As we said, there are no limits on the ways that an individual or group can make a difference here in Western Massachusetts, or in Guayape, Honduras for that matter. That’s what we’ve been celebrating for the past decade, and the celebration continues with the class of 2019.

Opinion

Opinion

By Tom Flanagan

Burnout among the nation’s physicians has become so pervasive that a new paper published by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the Harvard Global Health Institute, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Assoc. has deemed the condition a public health crisis.

In a 2018 survey conducted by Merritt-Hawkins, 78% of physicians surveyed said they experience some symptoms of professional burnout.

The paper includes directives aimed at curbing the prevalence of burnout among physicians and other care providers, including the appointment of an executive-level chief wellness officer at every major healthcare organization, proactive mental-health treatment and support for caregivers experiencing burnout, and improvements to the efficiency of electronic health records. 

In a 2018 survey conducted by Merritt-Hawkins, 78% of physicians surveyed said they experience some symptoms of professional burnout. Burnout is a syndrome involving one or more of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished sense of personal accomplishment. Physicians experiencing burnout are more likely than their peers to reduce their work hours or exit their profession. 

“The issue of burnout is something we take incredibly seriously because physician wellbeing is linked to providing quality care and favorable outcomes for our patients,” said Dr. Alain Chaoui, a practicing family physician and president of the Massachusetts Medical Society.  “We need our healthcare institutions to recognize burnout at the highest level and to take active steps to survey physicians for burnout and then identify and implement solutions. We need to take better care of our doctors and all caregivers so that they can continue to take the best care of us.” 

By 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts that there will be a nationwide shortage of nearly 90,000 physicians, many driven away from medicine or out of practice because of the effects of burnout. Further complicating matters is the cost an employer must incur to recruit and replace a physician, estimated at between $500,000 and $1,000.000.

The growth in poorly designed digital health records and quality metrics has required that physicians spend more and more time on tasks that don’t directly benefit patients, contributing to a growing epidemic of physician burnout,” said Dr. Ashish Jha, a Veterans Affairs physician and Harvard faculty member. “There is simply no way to achieve the goal of improving healthcare while those on the front lines — our physicians — are experiencing an epidemic of burnout due to the conflicting demands of their work. We need to identify and share innovative best practices to support doctors in fulfilling their mission to care for patients.” 

The full report is available at www.massmed.org.

Tom Flanagan is Media Relations manager for the Massachusetts Medical Society.

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Black Tie Gala

The Assoc. of Black Business and Professionals (ABBP) hosted its third annual Black Tie Gala on Jan. 19 at the Aria Ballroom at the MGM hotel in Springfield. During the gala, the association recognized 10 businesses and professionals were that have contributed significantly to the growth and development of the local black business community. The keynote speaker was Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, ambassador of the Republic of Ghana to the U.S.

Attorney Alesia Days serves as master of ceremonies

Adjei-Barwuah addresses the crowd

Adjei-Barwuah addresses the crowd

Adjei-Barwuah (left) with Jasmine Green, ABBP executive board member

Adjei-Barwuah (left) with Jasmine Green, ABBP executive board member

From left, Jimmy and Toni Hendrix of Smokey Joe’s Cigar Lounge, Lamont Clemens of S-Cel-O Painting, Stefan Davis of I Found Light Against All Odds, Rosemary Tracy Woods of Art for the Soul Gallery, Justin Haynes of Jus10h, Vanessa Hall of Beaute Within, Clarence Thomas of Final Touch Barbershop, and Mychal Connoly of Stinky Cakes

From left, Clemons, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, mayoral aide and ABBP executive board member Darryl Moss, and Lordi Smith of Micro Scalp Clinic.

Open for Business

Florence Bank recently cut the ribbon on its second Hampden County branch, at 1444 Allen St. in Springfield. Bank staff, board members, and corporators were on hand at the ceremony, along with civic leaders.

In the front row, are, from left, Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton, State Rep. Angelo Puppolo, Springfield Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Florence Bank President and CEO John Heaps, Vice President and Branch Manager Nikki Gleason, board member Mansour Ghalibaf, Area Manager/Vice President Elissa Langevin, corporator Tania Barber, Vice President/Director of Facilities Mark Cavanaugh, and Joanne Gould of the Outerbelt Service Assoc

The branch’s staff: from left, Carolyn Ware, community relations director; Candice Somar, assistant branch manager; Mario Nascimento, customer service representative/senior teller; Nikki Gleason, vice president/branch manager; Magdalis (Maggie) Sierra, customer service representative/senior teller; and Bianca Hyde, customer service representative/teller operations manager

 Sarno (left) greeting Heaps and welcoming Florence Bank into the city.

Sarno (left) greeting Heaps and welcoming Florence Bank into the city.

Model Congress at AIC

The 79th annual Model Congress at American International College, the longest-running continuous model congress of its type in the nation and one of the college’s oldest campus traditions, convened at AIC during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Eleven high schools throughout the Northeast came to campus to write, debate, and pass legislation in a weekend-long simulated congress.

The Best Delegation award was presented to (pictured, from left) Alexandria Barnard-Davignon, Rose McCaffrey, Bridget Bushy, and Michael Scoville from SABIS International Charter School. The Best Bill award was given to Chinaly Chanvong and Jada Ficarra, also from SABIS. McCaffrey was named this year’s top delegate, and will receive the Kathryn Mauke Scholarship, a full four-year tuition scholarship to AIC. Second- and third-place delegates were Althea Brennan and Pamela Mountain, respectively, from Chatham High School in New York, who receive a $10,000 and a $5,000 four-year scholarship to AIC.

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.

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Lori Saleem v. William W. Clark and William W. Clark Excavating

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $6,725

Filed: 10/9/18

Juanita Soriano Taylor v. the Yankee Candle Co. Inc.

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $25,000+

Filed: 11/15/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Ruthie Melendez v. Springfield Housing Authority

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $5,575.67

Filed: 12/10/18

Galveston Shrimp Co., LLC v. EP Floors Corp.

Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of express warranty for goods: $87,500+

Filed: 12/17/18

Michelle Raymond v. Sterling Realty Trust and Stewart B. Reed as trustee for Sterling Realty Trust

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $38,233.90

Filed: 12/20/18

Jean Sullivan v. the Stop and Shop Supermarket Co., LLC

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $25,389.79

Filed: 12/20/18

Gayle Lombardini, personal representative of the estate of Paul Lombardini Jr. v. Brian Paul Sutton, M.D.; David Peterson, M.D.; and Westfield Emergency Physicians, P.C.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $25,000+

Filed: 12/24/18

Jorge Colon Sr. and Betty Matos v. Fuel Services Inc.

Allegation: Trespass, nuisance, negligence, loss of use, property damage, personal injury, and loss of consortium resulting from wrongful delivery of heating oil that flooded basement and seeped into soil: $2,500

Filed: 12/28/18

Lesley Sporbert and Paul Sporbert Jr. v. the Carson Center for Human Services Inc., Behavioral Health Network Inc., BHN the Carson Center, and Anne Benoit

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $152,748.60

Filed: 12/28/18

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Bernadette Giblin v. J.F. White Contracting Co.; Schiavone Construction Co., LLC; White-Schiavone JV; Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; CME Associates Inc.; and Roadsafe Traffic Systems Inc.

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $65,368.43+

Filed: 12/13/18

Joann Cook and Carl Cook v. Balise Motor Sales Co. and Primary Source Insurance Agency Inc. d/b/a Federated Service Insurance

Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury and property damage: $46,643+

Filed: 1/10/19

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Progressive Universal Insurance Co. a/s/o Vincent N. Raleigh v. De Mase Trucking Co. Inc.

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing property damage: $16,117.30

Filed: 1/15/19

WESTFIELD DISTRICT COURT

Peter Talbot v. Window World of Western Massachusetts Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for services provided as an employee: $4,995.21

Filed: 12/14/18

Agenda

Nomination Deadline for 40 Under Forty

Through Feb. 15: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2019. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online by visiting www.businesswest.com, clicking on ‘Our Events,’ and then ‘40 Under Forty.’ Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges. The selected individuals will be profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 20 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. PeoplesBank will be presenting sponsor of this year’s 40 Under Forty program, and YPS of Greater Springfield is a partner. Additional sponsorships are available.

Application Deadline for Local Farmer Awards

Jan. 31: Farmers in Western Massachusetts are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards up to $2,500 toward equipment and infrastructure projects to help them complete in the marketplace. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), in partnership with Big Y and with the support of other funders, is entering the fifth year of the awards program, which has helped more than 125 farmers carry out a total of 188 projects. The deadline for applying is Jan. 31. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.farmerawards.org for more information. “Big Y has been partnering with and supporting local farmers since we began over 80 years ago,” said Big Y president and CEO Charles D’Amour. “Our partnership with the Grinspoon Foundation provides one more way we help the local growers to thrive in our community.” Some examples of how the awards have been used include a high-efficiency vegetable washer, a walk-in cooler aging room, an egg washer, high tunnel irrigation, electric fencing, and a milkplan bulk tank. “Farmers don’t typically ask for help,” said philanthropist and project founder Harold Grinspoon. “They are genuinely appreciative of these awards and use the money in creative ways for projects to help their businesses.” To be eligible, farms must have gross sales of $10,000 or above and either be a member of Berkshire Grown or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) or reside in one the four counties of Western Mass. Berkshire Grown and CISA share their passion for local farms by providing ongoing guidance and help with promotion of the Local Farmer Awards.

Free Legal Help Hotline

Feb. 7: The Hampden County Bar Assoc. will hold a Legal Help Hotline in conjunction with Western New England University School of Law from 4 to 7 p.m. at Western New England University School of Law, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. The volunteers will provide legal advice on a variety of topics, including divorce and family law, bankruptcy, business law, landlord/tenant issues, and real estate. Spanish-speaking attorneys will be available. Individuals needing advice should call (413) 796-2057 to speak to a volunteer.

‘DiSC for Sales’ Workshop

Feb. 28: Elms College will host a workshop to help salespeople and business leaders maximize their effectiveness with customers from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room in the Dooley College Center. The three-hour “DiSC for Sales” workshop, sponsored by the college’s MBA program and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), will be led by Nancy Davis, Business Development specialist at CEL. DiSC for Sales is a model that supports people in sales roles and helps them to recognize and understand their own unique strengths and style, while also helping them build relationships with clients by learning to read each client and adapt to connect with them better. The model offers a concrete method and practical tools to help businesspeople engage with all personality styles. During the interactive workshop, Davis, a certified DiSC facilitator, will offer educational content, examples, activities, and opportunities for sales-oriented people to recognize customer priorities, what to emphasize to customers, and strategies that work with different personality styles. Prior to the event, participants will take an online assessment and receive a full report. The cost to attend is $199 per person, which includes the workshop and dinner. Space is limited. Register by Friday, Feb. 15 by e-mailing [email protected]. For more information, e-mail Davis at [email protected].

Springfield Leadership Institute

Feb. 28 to June 6: The 2019 Springfield Leadership Institute will focus on core management and leadership skills for increasing personal and organizational effectiveness. The practical and applied program will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to take their leadership to the next level. The Institute takes place on Thursdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and is directed by Robert Kleine III, dean of the Western New England University College of Business, and Associate Professor Stacie Chappell, who has a strong background in leadership development and consulting to a variety of organizations. The program is supported by the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. All sessions will be held at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Sessions will focus on managerial leadership, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, powerful communication, building high-performance teams, and leveraging conflict. Participants will actively explore best practices of leaders; analyze their own leadership, learning, and problem-solving styles; and experience the synergies that result from high-performing teams. The emphasis will be on experiential activities that provide opportunities to identify, develop, and refine skill sets for effective leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to apply and extend their learning through a practice-based team project. The program is designed for aspiring managers, new managers, and professionals interested in increasing their effectiveness and/or expanding their impact within or beyond their current role. Upon successful completion of Leadership 2019, participants will be eligible to enroll in a free graduate course offered through the College of Business at Western New England University (subject to certain requirements). Applications must be received by Thursday, Feb. 14. Tuition is $885 per participant and includes a day trip to Beacon Hill and a graduation dinner. For questions about the program or the application process, e-mail Grace Szydziak at [email protected].

Elms Instant Accept Day at GCC

March 6: The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Elms College will host an Instant Accept Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the cafeteria at Berkshire Community College, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. Interested students should bring their official transcripts to be considered for admission to bachelor’s degree completion programs in social work or early care and education. Elms College representatives will be on hand to discuss program options, review students’ educational histories, and offer instant acceptance to qualified applicants. In this degree-completion program, classes are held Saturdays on the Berkshire Community College campus, taught by Elms faculty. By completing coursework in 10 eight-week sessions over a 20-month period, students can save thousands of dollars in completing a bachelor’s degree.

‘Building a Company People Crave to Work For’

March 12: The Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley is looking for business owners or key managers who would contribute to a presentation called “Building a Company People Crave to Work For.” Several years ago, Jack Stack, father of the Great Game of Business and open-book management, said, “build a great company — because a great company can’t help but make great products.” But what does it take to make a company great? The presentation will be made up of people from businesses with strong policies, attractive cultures, and impressive numbers of high potential employees rising through the ranks. Attendees will hear how they did it, and learn how to adopt anything that would work for their own companies. Get in touch at fambizpv.com.

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 will be announced and profiled in the Feb. 4 issue and 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]. Event sponsors include presenting sponsor Baystate Health/Health New England, Royal, P.C., Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C., Development Associates, and Viability.

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.

Briefcase

Massachusetts Unemployment Drops Slightly in December

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.3% in December, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 5,600 jobs in December. Over the month, the private sector added 5,500 jobs as gains occurred in professional, scientific, and business services; other services; education and health services; leisure and hospitality; manufacturing; financial activities; and information. Construction and trade, transportation, and utilities lost jobs over the month. From December 2017 to December 2018, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 65,800 jobs. The December unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 3.9% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Preliminary estimates show an addition of 184,700 residents to the labor force during 2018 — the largest yearly increase in the labor force since the beginning of the series in 1976. These labor-force gains, alongside the 65,800 jobs added to the economy last year, are indicators of the continued strength of the job market in the Commonwealth,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta said. The labor force increased by 5,000 from 3,837,000 in November, as 8,800 more residents were employed and 3,800 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point. The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 68.1%. Compared to December 2017, the labor-force participation rate is up 2.8%. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in professional, scientific, and business services; information; other services; and education and health services.

HCC Secures Grant to Create Hotel Training Lab

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) secured a $35,000 grant to establish a hotel training lab on the second floor of the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute. The award, announced by Gov. Charlie Baker and other administration officials, comes from the Massachusetts Skills Capital Grant Program, which funds the purchase of new equipment for educational initiatives linked to workforce needs. The lab will be set up like a hotel reception area with front desk and adjoining guest room and equipped with up-to-date technology and software. It will be used for non-credit workforce-training programs as well as credit-based associate degree and certificate programs in Hospitality Management. The lab is expected to be up and running in February. The competitive Skills Capital Grants require institutions to partner with local businesses and align the curriculum to meet industry requirements. HCC’s partners include the Log Cabin Delaney House, the Tower Square Hotel Springfield, and MassHire career centers in Holyoke and Springfield. Over the past three years, HCC has been awarded nearly $400,000 through the Skills Capital Grant Program, including $127,741 in 2016 to expand and enhance its EMT Training Program and $229,500 in 2017 for kitchen equipment at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute, which opened in January 2018 on Race Street in the Holyoke Innovation District. This new round of Skills Capital Grants mainly targets educational programs for people who may need help overcoming barriers to employment — those who may be unemployed or underemployed, lack English proficiency, or do not yet hold college credentials and want to develop new skills.

UMass Amherst Study Looks at Drought, Virus Impact on Plant Roots and Soil Carbon

AMHERST — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently awarded biogeochemist Marco Keiluweit, assistant professor of Soils and the Environment in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst, along with his collaborators elsewhere, two grants to study how climate change affects the capacity of soils to remove carbon from the atmosphere and retain enough nutrients for food production. In particular, the teams will investigate climate-change-related effects of drought and virus infection in plants, and their interaction with soils. Keiluweit and colleagues received $200,000 and $300,000 exploratory research awards from DOE’s Biological and Environmental Research program, which supports “high-risk, high-reward” research, the soil-chemistry expert says. Keiluweit’s collaborators include Zoe Cardon at the Woods Hole Marine Biology Laboratory, the principal investigator on one of the grants, and Malak Tfaily at the University of Arizona, Carolyn Malmstrom at Michigan State University, and William J. Riley at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Their drought-focused research will look at plants in an alpine watershed near Gothic, Colo., where root-soil interactions are key regulators of ecosystem carbon storage and downstream nutrient loadings, the researchers say. These areas have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to climate change, they point out. For this work, Keiluweit says he and collaborators will make “very fine scale measurements of what is happening at the interface between roots and soil” in both greenhouse and field experiments. They want to explore what they call “elusive mechanisms” driving root-soil interaction, which may mobilize a “vast pool of organic matter that has been stabilized by associations with minerals for centuries or millennia.” Such mechanisms are missing from conceptual and numerical models of carbon cycling in soils, they note.

Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke Opens New Boxing Program Space

HOLYOKE — In its heyday, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke was the boxing capital of Massachusetts. Its boxing program attracted seasoned and novice fighters as well as spectators from all over the Commonwealth, as well as Connecticut, New York, and other surrounding states. Some of the more prominent names even included Rocky Marciano and Mike Tyson. After years of planning and six months of buildout, the Boys & Girls Club opened its new boxing program space, equipped with a regulation, 20-foot boxing ring and a variety of punching bags and workout stations. The club will reintroduce the sport as a non-contact youth-development program for after-school and summer-camp members. All activities will focus on mentoring, character development, teamwork, and discipline. Coaches will include members of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, the Holyoke Police Department, and past club alumni.

Chamber Corners

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• Feb. 26: 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup. Looking to start up a business? Grow your network? Meet others with similar business interests? 1Berkshire is a countywide organization with an innovative approach to economic development. Get to know fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, rub elbows with local leaders, and share success stories at the monthly free Entrepreneurial Meetups. Free of charge. Register at www.meetup.com/1berkshire-alliance.

• Feb. 28: 1Berkshire February Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Barrington Stage Co. Wolfson Center, 122 North St., Pittsfield. Join us for the February Chamber Nite in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Members of either organization get in for free. Stick around after the event for discounted tickets to the 10×10 play festival. Register at www.1berkshire.com.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org

(413) 773-5463

• Feb. 7: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, 400 Main St., Greenfield. Come meet the chamber’s new executive director, Diana Szynal, at a wine and chocolate pre-Valentine’s Day networking event sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 22: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Cohn Family Dining Commons, One College Drive, Greenfield. Full breakfast will be served during the program, which will feature a panel on the ways businesses and secondary schools can benefit from each other and help the community. Sponsored by Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Feb. 7: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. An evening of fun, networking, and an opportunity to meet potential employees. Free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Feb. 12: Educational Seminar on Employee Development, 7:30-9:30 a.m., hosted by Elms College, College Center FDR Room, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Elms College MBA Department. An educational seminar on proper planning and maintenance of your employees’ development. Includes a continental breakfast. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

• Feb. 22: Lights On Arts & Culture, 5-8 p.m., hosted by select downtown Chicopee businesses. Explore local art, meet the people, visit the places, and learn about the events that help to shape our city’s culture. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, the Chicopee Cultural Council, and TDI Partner. Cost is free, but donations are welcome. Check out more information online at chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 19: In the Know, 5-7 p.m., hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. The first in a series of three panel discussions exploring the challenges and frustrations shared by business owners. Panelists will include Elizabeth Paquette from Rock Valley Tool, Mark Zatyrka from INSA, and Nate Costa from the Springfield Thunderbirds. There will be time for networking and noshing after the panel concludes. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com

(413) 534-3376

• Feb. 20: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Gary Rome Hyundai, 150 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke. Get connected and help your business grow. Meet the Gary Rome team, Jack and Gary, as welcome guests during one of their busiest seasons. Light bites, cash bar, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Feb. 4: February Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call the chamber at (413) 568-1618 to register so we can give our host a head count.

• Feb. 11: February After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pair A Dice Clean, LLC, 31 St. Jacques Ave., Agawam. 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 sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.shgchamber.com

(413) 532-6451

• Feb. 7: Business After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Yarde Tavern, 3 Hadley St., South Hadley. Refreshments will be served, and connections will be made. Bring your business cards to share and to enter a raffle to win a prize. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register by e-mailing Kim Prough at [email protected].

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 6: Winning the War for Talent, 7:15 a.m.-9 a.m., hosted by the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Presented by Mark Emrick of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Sponsored by United Personnel and the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Cost: $25 for members ($30 at the door), $35 for non-members ($40 at the door). To register, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

• Feb. 28: Leadership Institute, hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Presented in partnership with Western New England University College of Business with support from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14. E-mail [email protected] for an application.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Feb. 6: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by MacMillan Group, 265 Main St., Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.ourwrc.com.

• Feb. 28: Mayoral Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Join us as we listen to an informative discussion with our mayors, who will update the guests on all that is going on in our towns individually and collaboratively. For sponsorships or to register online, visit www.ourwrc.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

• Feb. 21: February Third Thursday & Trivia, 5 p.m., hosted by Nathan Bills Bar & Restaurant. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Visit springfieldyps.com to register.

People on the Move

The board of directors of Big Y Foods Inc. announced the following changes to its senior leadership team, effective Jan. 1. These changes align with the enterprise’s expanding business activities and the dynamic shifts that are occurring within the supermarket, convenience, and retail liquor industries.

Donald D’Amour

Donald D’Amour

Donald D’Amour, current chairman and CEO, will transition out of his day-to-day responsibilities as CEO and will continue to serve as an advisor to the board in his new role as chairman emeritus. He was appointed to CEO in 1980 and in 1997 succeeded his father and co-founder, Paul D’Amour, as chairman of the board.

• Charles D’Amour

Charles D’Amour

Charles D’Amour, son of co-founder Gerald D’Amour, will continue as president, a position he has held since 2006. In order to allow for a smooth transition, he has been appointed CEO and will be responsible for helping to drive the overall strategic direction of Big Y along with the company’s vision and mission. In addition to providing overall leadership and oversight, key departments of Finance, Legal, Real Estate and Development, Employee Services, and Information Resources Technology will report directly to him.

• Michael D’Amour

Michael D’Amour

Michael D’Amour, grandson of Paul D’Amour and son of Donald D’Amour, was appointed to the position of executive vice president in 2014 and has added the role of COO, a position formerly held by Charles, to his roster of responsibilities. As COO, Michael will be responsible for all operating aspects of the company, including Sales, Operations, Distribution, and Supply Chain. He began his full-time career at Big Y in 1996.

Guy McFarlane

Guy McFarlane

Guy McFarlane, Big Y’s vice president of Fresh Foods since 2011, has been promoted to senior vice president of Sales and Marketing, where he will oversee sales and procurement, pricing, marketing, and data analytics. He will report to Michael D’Amour. McFarlane began his career at Big Y more than 23 years ago and has been in the supermarket industry for 41 years.

Richard Bossie

Richard Bossie

Richard Bossie, Big Y’s vice president of Operations since 2016, has been promoted to the new position of senior vice president of Operations and Customer Experience. Within this expanded role, Bossie will oversee all operational aspects of the company that impact the customer experience, including labor planning, inventory control and ordering, checkout and customer service, and retail asset protection, along with all operational aspects of Big Y Express Gas and Convenience Division and Table and Vine, Big Y’s flagship beer, spirits, and fine-wine store. He also will report to Michael D’Amour. Bossie began his career at Big Y more than 30 years ago and has more than 38 years of retail experience.

Nicole D’Amour

Nicole D’Amour

Nicole D’Amour Schneider, Big Y’s senior director of Store Operations (and granddaughter of Paul D’Amour and daughter of Donald D’Amour), has been appointed to the new position of vice president of Supermarket Operations, with specific focus on the daily operations of the supermarket division. Along with the five district directors reporting to her, she will continue to drive operational excellence throughout the chain. She reports to Bossie. She began her full-time Big Y career in 1999.

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Amelia Holstrom

Amelia Holstrom

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that attorney Amelia Holstrom was named a partner in the firm on Jan. 1. Holstrom, who has been with the firm since 2012, focuses her practice on labor law and employment litigation, including personnel policies and practices review, wage-and-hour compliance, and separation and severance agreements. Holstrom frequently speaks about employment-related legal topics for a wide variety of associations and organizations. She was selected by BusinessWest as a 40 Under Forty honoree in 2015 and received the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Community Service Award in 2016. She is a member of the Massachusetts, Hampden County, and Connecticut bar associations; sits on the board of directors for Clinical & Support Options in Northampton and Girls Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts; and is an ad hoc member of the personnel committee for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

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Esther Rich

Esther Rich

Andrew Anderlonis, president of Rediker Software, recently announced that Esther Rich has been hired as the company’s new director of Support. Rich brings more than 30 years of experience in customer support, with more than 10 of those years spent in a management position. Before joining Rediker Software, Rich was the Customer Support manager for Farm Credit Financial Partners in Agawam. In her new role, Rich will lead and motivate her team to ensure they have the tools and skills required to provide the best customer service possible. She holds a business management degree from St. John’s School of Business.

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Laura Lefebvre

Holyoke Community College (HCC) hired Laura Lefebvre as its new director of Public Safety. Lefebvre, a seasoned investigator, has more than 30 years of law-enforcement experience, most recently as senior sergeant in the campus police department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) in North Adams. She is the first woman to serve as chief of police at HCC. Lefebvre, 56, got her start with the Hialeah Police Department in Dade County, Fla. She began as a patrol officer in 1986, then one of only four women in the 450-person department. She worked in the juvenile sexual battery unit investigating child-abuse cases before becoming the first woman assigned to the robbery division. She later moved into homicide as a detective. Lefebvre retired from the Hialeah Police Department in 1999 and then moved to Western Mass. with her husband, Gary, also a retired police officer, and two small children, Spencer and Emily, now adults. She then spent a few years as an officer with the Hadley Police Department and a police lieutenant at Westfield State University. Before going to MCLA, where she was the first woman sergeant, she worked for 11 years as a fraud investigator for the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the insurance giant Unum. Throughout her career, Lefebvre has been a field-training officer, teaching at police academies in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. She holds a bachelor’s degree from MCLA in interdisciplinary studies in business and sociology and will complete her master’s degree in education at MCLA this May.

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Wendy Fitzgerald

Wendy Fitzgerald

HUB International New England, LLC, a division of HUB International Limited, a leading global insurance brokerage, recently announced that Wendy Fitzgerald has re-joined HUB New England as a strategic account executive, responsible for all things personal (personal insurance/auto, home, condo, renters, and more). Her role will include handling new business and outreach, renewals, quoting, special projects, and providing support when needed to the Personal Lines team of experts. She will be based out of HUB New England’s East Longmeadow office. Previously, Fitzgerald had been with the HUB/FieldEddy Personal Lines team from 2008 to 2016.

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Mary Shea

Mary Shea

James Garvey

James Garvey

Garvey Communication Associates Inc., the most experienced independent Google Partner in the Springfield area, announced the 2019 certifications for its Google Ads strategists. Mary Shea, vice president of Digital Strategy, and James Garvey, digital marketing analyst, collectively have passed the Search, Display, Mobile, and Video exams certifying their advanced expertise in creating, managing, measuring, and optimizing these specific Google Ads products. The two GCAi marketing technologists also meet with a dedicated Google Ads representative every month to review and further increase the performance of client campaigns. GCAi earned its Google Partner Agency designation more than five years ago. Partner status requires that GCAi associates pass Google Ads certifications, that the agency meets the spend requirements across its managed accounts, and that it demonstrate performance by delivering strong client and company growth. Shea works out of GCAi’s downtown Springfield headquarters at Tower Square. Garvey works out of GCAi’s newest office at WeWork’s Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif.

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Leadership Pioneer Valley (LPV) announced that Rosemary Manu has joined the LPV team as the LEAP program coordinator. She will hold various responsibilities in this position, including assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of Leadership Pioneer Valley’s nine-month leadership-development program, in addition to helping recruit future LEAP program participants. Manu returned to Springfield last spring after obtaining a master’s degree from George Washington University in international development studies with a concentration in energy. Prior to this, she earned her bachelor’s degree in international relations from the University of Connecticut. Most recently, she worked as a consultant for USAID Food for Peace, which provided her with monitoring and evaluation skills. She was responsible for evaluating and assessing the effectiveness of combining emergency assistance and resilience building. Manu also comes to Leadership Pioneer Valley with an extensive background in the UN Women in Bangkok, Thailand, in the Disaster Risk Reduction Department. This experience expanded her research and writing skills and led her to become passionate about helping to develop communities and individuals.

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John McAndrew, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Holyoke, has accepted an invitation to become a limited partner in the Jones Financial Cos., the holding company for the St. Louis-based financial-services firm. Edward Jones currently employs 45,000 associates in all 50 states and through its affiliate in Canada. This is the firm’s 17th limited-partnership offering in its 97-year history. The Jones Financial Cos. was created in 1987 to enable the firm to expand into new business areas while allowing it to remain a partnership. The Jones Financial Cos. owns Edward D. Jones & Co., LP, which operates under the trade names Edward Jones, EDJ Leasing Co., the Edward Jones Trust Co., and its international financial-services subsidiary, Edward Jones Canada.

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Marilyn Lopez-Haddad

Marilyn Lopez-Haddad

Pattie Hallberg

Pattie Hallberg

Meredith Wise, president of the Employers Assoc. of the Northeast (EANE), announced the addition of two new members, Marilyn Lopez-Haddad and Pattie Hallberg, to the EANE board of directors, effective Jan. 1, for three-year terms. Lopez-Haddad, vice president of Human Resources for the Seven Hills Foundation, joined that organization’s senior leadership team in 2008.  She oversees the HR office and Seven Hills Corporate College, and provides leadership in the areas of employee relations, recruitment and retention compensation and benefits, and learning and development. Seven Hills is an integrated health and human services network based in Worcester. Before joining Seven Hills, Lopez-Haddad worked for various municipalities in Connecticut as the head of HR, personnel, and labor relations. She also worked as a Social Security disability associate in Florida. Most recently, she worked as an adjunct professor at Clark University in Worcester, where she taught global talent development. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University and a juris doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. She was admitted to practice law in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is a certified executive and career coach, and has acquired the SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Hallberg is CEO of Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM), headquartered in Worcester and Holyoke. She joined GSCWM as CEO in 2008 to lead the merger of the three Girl Scout councils into one organization with a commitment to developing girls’ leadership potential. Under her direction, GSCWM has emerged as a leader in Central and Western Mass. in advocacy for girls. She is a commissioner on the Hampden County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. She serves as a co-chair for the Investing in Girls Alliance in Worcester, and is a founding member of the advisory committee for the Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact and an advisory board member of the Young Women’s Leadership Institute with the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. She serves as a board member and member of the finance committee for New England Public Radio. She is a member of the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts and a member of the Western Mass Women Presidents’ Organization. She is on the advisory board of the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Nichols College and a volunteer for the Springfield Schools Read-Aloud Program. In 2013, she received the Outstanding Women in Business Award from the Worcester Business Journal.

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Executives and entrepreneurs who participate in business peer groups report it is their most valuable activity for exploring solutions and shifting paradigms, says Ira Bryck, director of the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley. A group that has been meeting for years, formerly as part of a global roundtable organization, is accepting new members and hiring Bryck as their facilitator and coach. The Impact Executive Peer Group meets monthly for much of a day, and each member gets monthly, personalized coaching from the facilitator. The group will grow to include a dozen leaders from medium and larger companies roughly between Worcester and the Berkshires, and Hartford and Brattleboro. The format will include members discussing their challenges with questions and suggestions, as well as a speaker series, with topics and presenters relevant to the needs of the group. Bryck has moderated roundtable groups for 25 years, and is taking on this project as part of the leadership succession the Family Business Center is undergoing.

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Dena Hall

Dena Hall

Dena Hall, who has served as Baystate Health Foundation’s vice chair for the past two years, has succeeded Jean Deliso as the foundation’s chair. Hall — a graduate of UMass Amherst, the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies, and the National School of Banking and Finance at Fairfield University — is executive vice president, chief Marketing officer for Hometown Financial Group and its banks, bankESB, based in Easthampton, and bankHometown, based in Central Mass. She is also the president of the bankESB Charitable Foundation and a member of the board of trustees for the Springfield Museums and the Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation. A longstanding volunteer for Baystate Noble Hospital, Hall and her husband, Eric, chaired the 2009 Baystate Noble Ball, helping to generate vitally important funds in support of the hospital in Westfield. In her previous role as Western Massachusetts regional president of United Bank and president of the United Bank Foundation, she launched support for the innovative Acute Care for Elders Unit at Baystate Medical Center with a $50,000 grant from the bank. She continues to invite new funders to the hospital to consider supporting this program.

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Ryan Nauman

Ryan Nauman

Country Bank announced that Ryan Nauman joined its Commercial Banking division as vice president of Commercial Lending. Nauman brings 20 years of experience in the industry. His knowledge of business banking comes from his prior commercial-service roles and his passion for partnering with business owners to make their dreams reality. Nauman has held various positions over the years as a credit analyst, portfolio manager, and, most recently, vice president, loan officer with Farmington Bank in the Commercial Real Estate department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Bryant College. He is a member of the Real Estate Finance Assoc. and the Hartford Community Loan Fund. Nauman is located at the bank’s corporate office in Ware and will assist customers in the Western Mass. and Connecticut areas.

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The Vann Group announced that Patty Stefanelli has joined the organization and will lead its newly launched Performance Improvement Division. This division was created to help organizations in any industry work toward more sustained levels of operational excellence by embracing Lean thinking and continuous improvement. In her role, Stefanelli will be focusing on creating awareness of the benefits of these concepts throughout the Pioneer Valley. Before joining the Vann Group, Stefanelli worked for the city of Springfield in its Information Technology department, and as an independent consultant helping organizations with their operations and IT. She has extensive technical and business knowledge, as well as project-management experience. She has led large, organization-wide initiatives from ERP and time and attendance system implementations to Lean process improvement initiatives, such as streamlining hiring processes or the order fulfillment processes in shipping departments. She has an MBA, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and TWI Knowledge certification.

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Paragus IT CEO Delcie Bean announced the addition of three new board members. On Jan. 1, Nicole Nakashian, Michelle Abdow, and Scott Webster joined Randy Krotowski, Scott Foster, and John Drake on the board of the fast-growing IT firm. Nakashian currently serves as executive vice president at InvestCloud Inc. She helped launch Agio, an IT managed-service provider, and was responsible for building a client-centric progressive culture in addition to growing and managing the operations. Abdow is founder and president of Market Mentors, LLC, a full-service marketing agency located in Western Mass. that provides a variety of services, including advertising, branding, media buying, graphic design, public relations, broadcast production, and event planning. Webster is currently head of WW Operations for Amazon Experts. He brings a versatile mix of financial, technical, and business expertise. He is passionate about driving innovation, strategic change, and operational efficiency across dynamic, internet-based businesses.

 

Incorporations

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

CHICOPEE

O.F. Bright Enterprise Inc., 411 Front St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Osvaldo Paulo Moura, same. Cleaning services.

EASTHAMPTON

Per MGMT Inc., 123 East St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Chris Lachapelle, 128 Central Park Dr., Holyoke, MA 01040. Bar/café.

GREENFIELD

Mighty Clean Mutt, Corp., 52 French King Highway, Greenfield, MA 01301. Megan Edson, same. Pet and animal grooming services and associated products.

LONGMEADOW

Northstar Imaging Inc., 66 Dwight Rd., #4, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Craig A. Saltman, same. Mobile imaging company.

Peoplesdental Holdings, P.C., 66 Dwight Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Craig A. Saltzman, 266 Ardsley Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Dentistry and related specialties.

Positive Spin Real Estate Investments Inc., 785 Williams Street #206, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Jarrett Thomas, same. Asset management.

MONTGOMERY

Prophit Insight Inc., 78 Pomeroy Road, Montgomery, MA 01085. Michael Arian, same. Data analysis.

PITTSFIELD

Scarci & Costa Cleaning Services Inc., 137 Onota St, — 2nd Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Sergio L. Costa, same. Cleaning services.

SPRINGFIELD

Mountainview Home Evaluations Inc., 112 Washington Road, Springfield, MA 01108. Roger Peterson, same. Home and building inspections.

Nacion De Fe Massachusetts Corp, 41 Sullivan St., Springfield, MA 01104. Melvin Arroyo, 118 Maynard St., Springfield, MA 01109. Provide spiritual counseling and teach theology through a Bible college to any individual, and other religious organizations. To prepare and ordain ministers and pastors here and international.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

No More Silence Massachusetts Non – Profit Corporation, 23 Queen Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Terri McNulty, same. Purpose is to raise awareness to suicide and support for loss survivors through various fundraising efforts throughout the year.

DBA Certificates

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

AMHERST

Edwards Realty
145 University Dr., #2058
John Edwards

Heystack
34 Kingman Road
Prashant Shenoy

Mara Hahn Bodyworks
150 Fearing St., Suite 8
Mara Hahn
Pioneer Va

lley Massage and Acupuncture Center
120 Pulpit Hill Road
Haiying Conover

RoosterRam
95 Butterfield Terrace
S.R. MacRostie

CHICOPEE

Beauty by Juey
1512 Memorial Dr.
Yowin Ojeda Jr.

C & G Painting & Home Improvement
222 Hampden St.
Carlos Guarneri

Evolution Unlimited, LLC
24 Olko Court
Christopher Larrivee

Lugo’s Barbershop
55 Springfield St.
Agustin Lugo Jr.

ManeTamers
358 Britton St.
Kathleen Rogers

Richie’s A-Z Craftsman
9 Lucretia Ave.
Richard Morganstern

DEERFIELD

Grybko Marketing Solutions
13 Elm St.
Timothy Grybko

Pioneer Valley Charcuterie Team
122 Lower Road
Jeffrey Fairman, Meghan Fairman

EASTHAMPTON

Ayda Accounting and Tax Service
2 Symanski Ave.
Ailada Lemonde

Daniel J. O’Donoghue Consulting
32 Adams St.
Daniel O’Donoghue

JRF Investigative Services
70 Cottage St.
Jeffrey Fish, Vanessa Fish

EAST LONGMEADOW

HUB International
96 Shaker Road
Timothy Marini

Laffan’s Ledger
223 Hampden Road
Deanna Laffan

Silverstrand Fitness
434 North Main St.
Brian Burke

Van Le’s Hair and Nails
613 North Main St.
Stephanie Le

GREENFIELD

Artisan Beverage Cooperative
324 Wells St.
Garth Shaneyfelt

Baker Financial Group, LLC
357 Main St.
Jeffrey Baker

Blue Ganu
62 Graves Road
Terry Gray

Chris’ Mobile Repair
272 Silver St.
Christopher Arel

Cole Ecological Inc.
15 Bank Row, Suite B
Michael Cole

Designs by Monique
227 Colrain Road
Monique Richardson

Greenfield Per Diem
27 Allen St.
Anita Lockesmith

Hair Therapy
40 School St., Suite 1
Jaime Young

Jennifer Twyon
5 Arch St.
Jennifer Twyon

Koch’s Automotive Inc.
44 Main St.
Jayme Koch

Liebenow Auto Body
163 Wells St.
Robert Liebenow

Marilyn Erickson
22 Abbott St.
Marilyn Erickson

Matt Kim’s Academy of Rock
219 Main St.
Matthew Kim

Nam’s US Taekwondo Center
154 Main St.
Nam’s US Taekwondo Center

Pioneer Ergonomics
52 Mary Potter Lane
Gail Hegeman

Reil Cleaning Services, LLC
30 Woodleigh Ave.
Edward Terault

Save Each Life
332 Deerfield St.
Dan Oros

Shree Brahmani Mataji Corp.
256 Federal St.
Priyankkumar Patel

Yasou Electrolysis & Skin Care
224½ Federal St.
Sophia Koblinski

HOLYOKE

5 Martin
5 Martin St.
Venus Chartier

A & A Multi Cleaning Service
266 Essex St., Apt. 103
Abner Velazquez

Aunty’s Market
539 Pleasant St.
Mohinder Grewal

Reico Compliance Services
51 North Canal St.
Margaret Morneau

Trust the Bar Fitness Center
20 Hadley Mills Road
Nicole Feliciano, Edward Vanderpool

LONGMEADOW

Nancy Miller, CLU Insurance and Financial Services
666 Bliss Road, Suite 5
Nancy Miller

LUDLOW

The Chop Shop
123 Center St.
Jessica Lacosse

Encompass Health Home Health
487 Holyoke St.
Excella Home Health Agency, LLC

Lorraine’s
19 Prospect St.
Lorraine Carreira

Ludlow Public Market
46 Birch St.
Rosa Fernandes

Nails by Tia Lynn
131 Center St.
Tia Fortier

NORTHAMPTON

Fringe Studio for Hair
56 Main St., #202
Bruce Klein, Lisa Suriano

Meghan McCormick Massage
1N Main St.
Meghan McCormick

Sentient Technology
209 Main St., Apt. 2A
Cian Dowling

Yiroch Photography
48 Evergreen Dr., #14
Abigail Connick

PALMER

Don’s Statues and Plaques
233 Wilbraham St.
Margaret Westbrook

On 3 Photography
9 Carriage Dr.
Maryellen Roche

RCE Co. Inc.
244 Burlingame Road
Dawn Morey, Raymond Croteau

SOUTHWICK

Donna M. Houghton Licensed Massage Therapist
405 North Loomis St.
Donna Houghton

Luna Bella Décor
613 College Highway
Mary Welch

Southwick Builders
104 Fred Jackson Road
Brian Drenen

SPRINGFIELD

Before and After Beauty Salon
686 Belmont Ave.
Jose Calderon

Cintron Home Repair
11 Fordham St.
Javier Cintron

Cortes Transportation
59 Parkside St.
Ruddy Cortes

Fautouh Inc.
1812 Wilbraham Road
Imtiaz Bukhari

Fener 1907 Inc.
1190 Parker St.
Ilker Demir

First Family Logistics
113 Cambridge St.
Veronica Wilson

Immaculate Cleaning Service Inc.
64 Melha Ave.
Shukrallah Reissour

J’Majesty Hair Collection
30 Leete St.
Janessa Smalls

M.R.L.R. Property Maintenance
112 State St.
Mark LaRose

Main Street Auto Service
77 Main St.
Michael Belanger

Mamuchy Grocery Store
306 Belmont Ave.
Berta Luciano Fabian

Merri Maid Laundry
819 State St.
Yanghwa Chong

Union Market
537 Union St.
Inocencio Laulino

Vega & Vega Financial Services
29 Melville St.
Willie Vega

WLC Electric
814 Roosevelt Ave.
William Collins

WARE

Flatbrook Wildlife Solutions
1 Greenwich Plains Road
Scott Reynolds

From Fiber to Fashion
70 Coffey Hill Road
Donna Young

Jack’s Auto Body
139 Main St.
Jack Podkowka

King Creek Farm
337 Belchertown Road
Michael Biskup, Sharon Biskup

Maxx Fitness
89 Main St.
Robert Smith

Quabbin Stables
70 Coffey Hill Road
Donna Young

R & K Auto Repair
118 West Main St.
Richard Benedict

This N That 2
52A Main St.
Donald Hawes

Woolen Memories
20 Glendale Circle
Sandra Miarecki

WESTFIELD

Blackberry Lane
7 Sadie Lane
Bevery Lucey

C.G. Roadside Mowing
17 Old Quarry Road
Christopher Grady

Dhazu Woodcraft
722 Western Ave.
Reynaldo Hazle

JJ International
73 Colony Dr.
John Jaszek

Management Solutions Northeast
85 Big Wood Dr.
Christopher Nagle

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Eastern Builders
733 Memorial Ave.
Sergey Kaletin

Family Nepali & Indian Cuisine
977 Main St.
Govinda Adhikari

Infinity Auto Rentals
74 Baldwin St.
Joseph Gallo

Memo’s Restaurant
1272 memorial Ave.
Dominic Pompi

Once Upon a Child
1458 Riverdale St.
Lawrence White Jr.

Online Fabric Store
333 Park St.
Mayer Kahan

Transform @ Amy Bourque Yoga
470 Westfield St.
Amy Bourque

WILBRAHAM

Best Reflection
2141K Boston Road
Amanda Cadieux

Blue Elephant Restaurant, LLC
2000 Boston Road
W. Andrew Czepiel, Nuchjaree O’Connell, Arunroj Arkhomroek, Daniel O’Connell

Indeeco
14 Brookdale Dr.
Timothy Poole

Nice Duds
5 Harness Dr.
Marcel Gosselin

Bankruptcies

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

Braman, Daniel W.
Braman, Trisha L.
13 Cypress Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/07/19

Bussler, Larry Edwin
7 Tower Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/04/19

Cannon, Jennifer K.
28 Fifth Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/29/18

Cotto, Maximino
Cotto, Betsy Lee
a/k/a Concepcion, Betsy
118 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Daigle, Alan M.
Daigle, Mary E.
PO Box 105
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Dieppa, Jacqueline
184 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/08/19

Dufault, TerriAnn Mary
22 Arlmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/04/19

Houle, Donald A.
Lapierre- Houle, Allison M.
121 Wilder Ter.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Jackson, Robert Lee
28 Strathmore St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Jacobs, Jeffrey D.
217 Greenwich Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/02/19

Johnson, Kevin
Johnson, Mercedes
436 Dipping Hole Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/03/19

Lareau, Jerolyn
359 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/19

Laurino, Tracy
17 Clayton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/07/19

Pamphile, Woodnel
Ipradieu, Loudnie
659 Prospect St., Apt. A-3
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Peter Pan Cafe,
Harrilee, LLC
46 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/19

Pouliot, Mary J.
22 Rosedell Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/29/18

Realini, Michael J.
343 Beacon St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/08/19

Ruggere, Katie A.
a/k/a Kelley, Katie
21 Gardner Ave.
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Semaski, Jason R.
Semaski, Kerry A.
58 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 11
Filing Date: 01/02/19

Snow, Nora J.
78 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/18

Verba, Airah
170 East Hadley Road, Apt. 47
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/07/19

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

CHARLEMONT

655 Tea St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Vladyslav A. Balog
Seller: Thomas J. Gessing
Date: 01/10/19

COLRAIN

148 Thompson Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: John Hapeman
Seller: Wayne R. Cromack
Date: 01/04/19

DEERFIELD

55 North Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $1,319,500
Buyer: J2K Realty LLC
Seller: Michael J. McGrath
Date: 01/07/19

ERVING

7 Pleasant St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Heather L. Cassidy
Seller: Gary J. Betters
Date: 01/11/19

GREENFIELD

265 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Brandi M. Bean
Seller: James M. Elwell
Date: 01/10/19

375 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Guertin
Seller: Brian A. Coppola
Date: 01/08/19

HEATH

10 Judd Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Amy S. Quist
Seller: Ann E. Rocchi
Date: 01/07/19

LEVERETT

11 Shutesbury Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Seth W. Donahue
Seller: Stephen K. Kavanagh
Date: 01/04/19

LEYDEN

George Lamb Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Carmen E. Abramson
Seller: Caleb Kissling
Date: 01/07/19

MONTAGUE

144 7th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jennifer Waryas
Seller: Charles H. Shaw
Date: 01/02/19

ORANGE

99 Burrill Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Audrina D. Cadet
Seller: Dean H. Cadet
Date: 01/08/19

93 Congress St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Szenftner
Seller: Sheryl A. MacDonald
Date: 01/04/19

32 Pleasant St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Raleigh RT
Seller: John Dunphy
Date: 01/03/19

218 Prentiss St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Vincent MacDonald
Seller: Janet Olson-Martini
Date: 01/11/19

10 Stone Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Nicole Luce
Seller: Mark E. Williams
Date: 01/10/19

SHELBURNE

623 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Town Of Shelburne
Seller: Brian A. Donelson
Date: 01/04/19

120 Smead Hill Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Scott J. Rae
Seller: Rae Properties LLC
Date: 01/02/19

SHUTESBURY

32 Merrill Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: James A. Battistoni
Seller: Eugene M. Battistoni
Date: 01/10/19

SUNDERLAND

117 Reservation Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Paul J. Duval
Seller: Bevlynn Gallant
Date: 01/10/19

WENDELL

68-76 Bullard Pasture Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $334,500
Buyer: Adam Sutton
Seller: Lincoln Soule
Date: 01/03/19

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

3-G Maple View Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Denise Y. Gagnon
Seller: T. Russo Construction Corp.
Date: 01/03/19

456 Silver St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Justin M. Vermette
Seller: James R. Hill
Date: 01/04/19

37 South Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Gustafson
Seller: Adam D. Schmaelzle
Date: 01/10/19

CHESTER

424 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: James Lemarier
Seller: Christopher S. Daningburg
Date: 01/03/19

CHICOPEE

16 Alvord Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,544,000
Buyer: Couture Partners LLC
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 01/10/19

2-8 Beaudoin Court
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,544,000
Buyer: Couture Partners LLC
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 01/10/19

16 Chapman St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,544,000
Buyer: Couture Partners LLC
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 01/10/19

582 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Springfield Portfolio
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 01/08/19

39 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $137,764
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Martin J. Mulvihill
Date: 01/02/19

231 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $2,544,000
Buyer: Couture Partners LLC
Seller: CIG 3 LLC
Date: 01/10/19

84 Old Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Wandas FT
Seller: Machnik, Edward J. Jr., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/19

85 Roosevelt Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christian Holguin
Seller: William T. Lynch
Date: 01/11/19

52 Rzasa Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jason Vermette
Seller: Kevin J. Coulter
Date: 01/03/19

162 Trilby Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,420
Buyer: Onota Rental LLC
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 01/04/19

EAST LONGMEADOW

101 Admiral St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Siobhan Ireland
Seller: Jennifer Drake
Date: 01/11/19

306 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Adam Deblok
Seller: Moores, Eileen, (Estate)
Date: 01/07/19

6 Clareside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Susan M. Hearne
Seller: Krista Santaniello
Date: 01/04/19

55 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $398,000
Buyer: Vyacheslav Babinov
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 01/11/19

21 Dewey Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Rebecca M. Leclair
Seller: Pamela Rutherford
Date: 01/11/19

32 Fairview St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: James M. Chapdelaine
Seller: Elizabeth J. Chapdelaine
Date: 01/04/19

30 Holland Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $119,500
Buyer: Thomas Kaye
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 01/02/19

175 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $371,500
Buyer: Omer Karaarslan
Seller: Margaret A. Falkowski
Date: 01/09/19

101 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: William Ngaruiya
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 01/08/19

566 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: CIG 3 LLC
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/19

162 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Amy C. Warren
Date: 01/07/19

GRANVILLE

139 Crest Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John T. Audet
Seller: Robert E. Crochetiere
Date: 01/02/19

49 Hartland Hollow Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $122,146
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Jonathan F. Isner
Date: 01/02/19

HOLYOKE

50 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,900
Buyer: Yaureli Colon
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 01/08/19

31 Cady St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Angela S. Berkeley
Seller: Timothy J. Fitzgerald
Date: 01/08/19

188 Clearwater Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Muhammad A. Saleem
Seller: Joao P. Guerreiro
Date: 01/07/19

33 Evergreen Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $131,600
Buyer: Citizens Bank
Seller: Robert W. Koss
Date: 01/10/19

13 Grant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Maria I. Vega
Seller: Mario J. Tascon
Date: 01/04/19

20 Harbour Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Mark Netherton
Seller: Dina M. Vaudrin
Date: 01/02/19

326 High St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Guyott LLC
Seller: 324-326 High Street LLC
Date: 01/03/19

45 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,100
Buyer: Melissa A. Lafond
Seller: Paul E. Goddu
Date: 01/10/19

19 Main Blvd.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Marc J. Sotiropoulos
Seller: Elaine T. Daigneault
Date: 01/08/19

7 Meggison Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Johnny Acevedo
Seller: Ivan I. Biley
Date: 01/11/19

Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Thorpe Hill LLC
Seller: HWP Co.
Date: 01/10/19

62 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,350
Buyer: Andre L. Tyson
Seller: Sarah R. Larose
Date: 01/02/19

207 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Benjamin Santos
Seller: Santos S. Ortiz
Date: 01/04/19

10 Shepard Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Samantha Racine
Seller: Elizabeth A. Crowley
Date: 01/11/19

193 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Valerie M. Garcia
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 01/04/19

LONGMEADOW

414 Inverness Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $518,000
Buyer: Amy E. Beresky
Seller: William F. Donoghue
Date: 01/04/19

136 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Krista Santaniello
Seller: Ferris, Theodore V., (Estate)
Date: 01/09/19

LUDLOW

96 Aldo Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $131,300
Buyer: Tony L. Desousa
Seller: Ludlow Housing Authority
Date: 01/02/19

36 Hampden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $126,280
Buyer: Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Seller: Arick Rutger-Reese
Date: 01/02/19

133 Shawinigan Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Martin P. Fagone
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 01/04/19

MONSON

51 Bridge St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Gary F. Hall
Seller: Stasia J. Hall
Date: 01/03/19

23 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Todd Young
Seller: Dean W. Ferrington
Date: 01/09/19

23 Munn Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: James Hwang
Seller: VanDeGeer, Judy A., (Estate)
Date: 01/10/19

11 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Gregg P. Talbot
Seller: James M. Messina
Date: 01/11/19

157 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James T. Kearney
Seller: Patricia A. Lazarz
Date: 01/11/19

PALMER

14 Brainerd St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Judith A. Daniels
Seller: Jeffrey R. Bedard
Date: 01/11/19

95 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Sidney Corydon-Smith
Seller: Meyer, Kim A., (Estate)
Date: 01/11/19

1712-1714 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Renaud
Seller: Stephen M. Fayle
Date: 01/09/19

142 Peterson Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Jared S. Valadares
Seller: Bernard F. Johnson
Date: 01/10/19

3027 Thorndike St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Tiffany Anderson-Thomas
Seller: Sean D. Genereux
Date: 01/04/19

SOUTHWICK

71 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,250
Buyer: Citibank
Seller: William Johnson
Date: 01/09/19

7 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Erudite RT
Seller: Lawrence A. Walden
Date: 01/09/19

10 Southwick Hill
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cancks Properties LLC
Seller: PNC Bank
Date: 01/10/19

SPRINGFIELD

70-72 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maria M. Cruz
Seller: Carlos A. Rivera
Date: 01/04/19

168 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Springfield Portfolio
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 01/08/19

719 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: CIG 3 LLC
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/19

11 Aspen Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Dan Beauregard
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 01/07/19

90 Audubon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Dishawn Ramos-Diaz
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/08/19

689 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Francisco Sanchez
Seller: Julio C. Mejia
Date: 01/02/19

15 Beaufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Adan J. Ibanez
Seller: Patricia A. Sheldon
Date: 01/11/19

57 Biella St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Fermin F. Perez
Seller: Crump, Roland M., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/19

72 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Angelica M. Escobar
Seller: C&C Homes LLC
Date: 01/11/19

670 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $1,125,453
Buyer: Pachyderm Properties LLC
Seller: Sherwin-Williams Realty
Date: 01/03/19

315 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Richard J. Heywood
Seller: Daniel O’Sullivan
Date: 01/04/19

57 Bretton Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Angel M. Melendez
Seller: Richard J. Kagan
Date: 01/08/19

26 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,500
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Heath Desso
Date: 01/07/19

82 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Matthew P. Dabrowski
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 01/04/19

38-40 Churchill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Kevin A. Rice
Seller: Stephen F. Rivers
Date: 01/08/19

247-249 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,200
Buyer: Gerardo Ortiz
Seller: Nolava LLC
Date: 01/11/19

258 Cooper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Benjamin W. John
Seller: Gosselin, Robert G., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/19

309 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: ZGDG Realty LLC
Seller: Louis & Clark Realty LLC
Date: 01/03/19

961 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jeremy D. Ober
Seller: Ober, Robert D., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/19

165 Eddy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Iris N. Cuba
Seller: Equonda Bercy
Date: 01/04/19

329 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jonathan Docanto
Seller: Joachim W. Hoelzer
Date: 01/10/19

3-5 Glendell Ter.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Springfield Portfolio
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 01/08/19

23 Hicks St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Jorge R. Rivera
Seller: Linda J. Slatcher
Date: 01/08/19

115 Hudson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: CIG 3 LLC
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/19

28 Johnson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Springfield Portfolio
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 01/08/19

302 Locust St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,646
Buyer: Iglesia Centro De La Familia
Seller: James E. Popham
Date: 01/09/19

49 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,999
Buyer: Charlie Ibarra
Seller: Michael F. Richards
Date: 01/11/19

200 Maple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Damaris L. Irizarry
Seller: Lea Scibelli
Date: 01/11/19

41 Merrimac Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $173,840
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: David Massa
Date: 01/07/19

94-96 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Jerine Blissett
Seller: Shawana Lazarus
Date: 01/04/19

83 Moss Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Sawyer B. Pellegrino
Seller: Notre Dame Properties LLC
Date: 01/11/19

27 Newhall St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: CIG 3 LLC
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/19

98-100 Noel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $118,800
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michelle A. Leith
Date: 01/07/19

254 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Ernesto Ayala
Seller: Dora D. Saravia
Date: 01/04/19

36 Osborne Ter.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,900
Buyer: Sara J. Gilpatrick
Seller: Mark A. Ostrander
Date: 01/03/19

2199 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $164,600
Buyer: Henry Reyes
Seller: Preferred Property Mgmt.
Date: 01/11/19

274 Pine St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Gabriel I. Vazquez-Negron
Seller: Steven J. Brantley
Date: 01/03/19

59 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $257,500
Buyer: Jason C. Hickey
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 01/03/19

66 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John Bednaz
Seller: Fallah Razzak
Date: 01/10/19

68 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $185,604
Buyer: Semyrog, Sergi V., (Estate)
Seller: Michael O. Spence
Date: 01/10/19

595 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Equonda Bercy
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 01/04/19

620 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Shirely Lu
Seller: Robert Brown
Date: 01/07/19

235 Starling Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Abigail N. Lopata
Seller: Second Phase Homes LLC
Date: 01/04/19

109 Stuart St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Oluwole M. Aduwo
Seller: Kelly L. Coughlin
Date: 01/09/19

93 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Justin L. Lincoln
Seller: Lorenz, Kyle Eric, (Estate)
Date: 01/09/19

343 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mary J. Ekmalian LT
Seller: James G. Ekmalian
Date: 01/04/19

183 Waldorf St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Thomas J. Daniels
Seller: Joan Prince
Date: 01/04/19

118 Warrenton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Antonia M. Stewart
Seller: Marion Talbot
Date: 01/11/19

80 Washburn St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Jose E. Pontes
Date: 01/08/19

2 Washington Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Joan Prince
Seller: Loan T. Nguyen
Date: 01/04/19

35 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Monica J. Gagliarducci
Seller: Lois M. Krull
Date: 01/10/19

WEST SPRINGFIELD

488 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David P. Stevenson
Seller: Kennedy, John E., (Estate)
Date: 01/11/19

100 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jibber Holdings LLC
Seller: MAA Property LLC
Date: 01/08/19

60 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Michael Rose
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/10/19

402 Birnie Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: CIG 3 LLC
Seller: Couture Partners LLC
Date: 01/10/19

161 Chestnut St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Heber E. Gonzalez
Seller: MAA Property LLC
Date: 01/11/19

255 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Christopher Hall
Seller: Norman B. Landon
Date: 01/07/19

16 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Hemanta Adhikari
Seller: John L. Cady
Date: 01/02/19

112 Havenhurst Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michelle C. Bonnayer
Seller: Christopher K. Hall
Date: 01/04/19

21 Hummingbird Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Dudley
Seller: Francesco Cervone
Date: 01/09/19

96 Worthy Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Demerise M. Potvin
Seller: Brian Seibold
Date: 01/04/19

WESTFIELD

228 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Richard E. Guiel
Seller: Curran Barbara, (Estate)
Date: 01/08/19

Breighly Way #11L
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: G&F Custom Built Homes
Seller: DDLP Development LLC
Date: 01/09/19

118 Elizabeth Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Preston J. Hallett
Seller: A. Stanley Kochanek
Date: 01/09/19

20 Fairview Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jane R. Thielen
Seller: Dorothy L. Theriault
Date: 01/09/19

40 Floral Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Boistelle
Seller: Robin Sheldon
Date: 01/11/19

9 Furrow St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Scott D. Crawford
Seller: Jessica L. Boistelle
Date: 01/11/19

17 Northwest Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Peter-John Crane
Seller: Paul Troy
Date: 01/11/19

69 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Second Phase Homes LLC
Seller: Eric D. Applebaum
Date: 01/11/19

9 Pearl St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $260,500
Buyer: George A. Cone
Seller: Garrett S. Kendziera
Date: 01/11/19

WILBRAHAM

347 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $231,700
Buyer: Sarah H. Fila
Seller: Brian D. Dworsky
Date: 01/11/19

31 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: William W. Prendergast
Seller: Silver P. Serra
Date: 01/04/19

4 Oakland St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Custom Homes Development Group
Seller: Marlene C. Jobson
Date: 01/03/19

13 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Vaughn White
Seller: John Pelloso
Date: 01/11/19

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

249 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: 249 East Pleasant LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/08/19

49 Hunters Hill Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: German O. Cruz-Urias
Seller: Nathanael Miksis
Date: 01/04/19

40 Kendrick Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Pelham Road Partners LLC
Seller: Lester E. Kopinto
Date: 01/10/19

BELCHERTOWN

170 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Franz
Seller: Lupa TR
Date: 01/09/19

291 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Matthew Paquette
Seller: JHP Builders LLC
Date: 01/04/19

EASTHAMPTON

70-72 Ferry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Parsons Ferry Street LLC
Seller: Jason J. Laprade
Date: 01/04/19

21 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nicole V. Singer
Seller: Nicholas J. Brazee
Date: 01/04/19

GRANBY

15 Bittersweet Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $438,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Wozniak
Seller: Drew D. Wendelken
Date: 01/04/19

HADLEY

8 Lawrence Plain Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: N. Riley Realty LLC
Seller: Frank J. Kostek
Date: 01/09/19

2 Shaw Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $260,715
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: John F. Penn
Date: 01/04/19

NORTHAMPTON

Ladd Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Atelier LLC
Seller: Yankee Hill Machine Co. NT
Date: 01/11/19

Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Sunwood Development Corp.
Seller: Hospital Hill Development
Date: 01/11/19

15 Roe Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $655,000
Buyer: Zoe Pappenheimer
Seller: Joan M. Juall
Date: 01/07/19

14 Valley St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Alyson R. Fortier
Seller: John S. Dobi
Date: 01/11/19

PLAINFIELD

305 Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Zachary Fay
Seller: Cathy A. Chapman
Date: 01/08/19

SOUTH HADLEY

437-1/2 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Granby Road LLC
Seller: Nonotuck Mortgage Service
Date: 01/04/19

7 Lois Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Christopher F. Geraghty
Seller: Christopher P. Wozniak
Date: 01/04/19

SOUTHAMPTON

5 Fulton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Ann Rocchi
Seller: Etelvina A. Laverdiere
Date: 01/07/19

50 Lamb St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: J. C. Mexican Food Inc.
Seller: MBAJL LLC
Date: 01/08/19

27 North Main St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shemron Ross
Seller: Michal P. Kosciolek
Date: 01/07/19

31 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Janet G. Swierzewski
Seller: Ronald T. Gloutak
Date: 01/04/19

117 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Soutra
Seller: Scott A. Soutra
Date: 01/02/19

2 Rita Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Fuller
Seller: Claudia P. Frappier
Date: 01/11/19

38 Wildwood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Cowie
Seller: Jonathan J. Franz
Date: 01/09/19

8 Young Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Anthony Nepal
Seller: John S. Kovalchik
Date: 01/07/19

SOUTHAMPTON

20 Bluemer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Linda E. Candage
Seller: Douglas Langevin
Date: 01/08/19

42 Wolcott Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Cynthia A. Boyle
Seller: Frank N. Fournier
Date: 01/09/19

WARE

6-10 Morse Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Sunflower LLC
Seller: Mark A. Andrews
Date: 01/09/19

WESTHAMPTON

89 Curtis Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Richard B. Messier
Seller: Ivy J. McClaflin
Date: 01/11/19

135 Northwest Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Paige E. Novotny
Seller: Robert A. Lapalme
Date: 01/04/19

Building Permits

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

AMHERST

The Boltwood Group, LLC
30 Boltwood Walk
$32,707 — Roofing

CHICOPEE

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
7 Belcher St.
$20,000 — Remove three antennas and three remote radio units; install three antennas, three remote radio units, and one hybrid cable to wireless telecom facility

SCP 2002E-31, LLC
1616 Memorial Dr.
$109,000 — Interior remodel to pharmacy area at CVS; equipment, fixture, and finish upgrades; minor plumbing and electrical work; parking lot and sidewalk upgrades

U.S. Tsubaki Inc.
106 Lonczak Dr.
$228,925 — Construct metal tempering pit

Valley Opportunity Council
63 West St.
$177,000 — Renovate first-floor space

Wrecker, LLC
1676 Westover Road
$3,600 — Install complete building fire-alarm system with sprinkler flow and tampers

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties, LLC
4 Liberty St.
$3,000 — Remove partition walls in office suite

CIL Realty of Mass. Inc.
100 Strong St.
$12,725 — Install privacy fence

EAST LONGMEADOW

Benton Professional Partners
265B Benton Dr.
$2,431,254 — New commercial building

LG Industries, LLC
194 Pleasant St.
$9,500 — Sheet metal

Orange Theory
434 North Main St.
$5,300 — Sprinkler system

GREENFIELD

Alliance Church
385 Chapman St.
$20,000 — Roofing

HADLEY

Amherst Development Assoc., LLC
329 Russell St.
$73,950 — Roofing at Econolodge

Parmar and Sons Inc.
41 Russell St.
$9,900 — Install hood and roof-mounted exhaust supply fan at Ecuador Store

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$62,000 — New walls, electrical, lights, and storefront for Lazer Blast

W/S Hadley Properties II, LLC
353 Russell St.
$221,700 — Frame and install rooftop units and exhaust fan, furnish and install ductwork and insulation, registers, diffusers, and air balancing

NORTHAMPTON

Big Y
122 North King St.
$108,700 — Frame and insulate drywall perimeter walls and box out columns

City of Northampton
Haydenville Road
$25,000 — Swap three antennas, add three remote radio units and one DC surge suppressor, add DC cables

Masonic Street Trust
32 Masonic St.
$300,000 — Repairs following fire

Meadowbrook Preservation Associates, LP
491 Bridge Road
$19,125 — Roofing

Northampton Arts Trust
33 Hawley St.
$6,670 — Non-illuminated wall sign

PALMER

Palmer Housing Authority
13 Fletcher St.
$37,667 — Add new accessible path in front of community building, add new door and hardware

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Medical Center Inc.
300 Carew St.
$294,054 — Alter interior space at Family Advocacy Center

C & C Springfield Realty, LLC
782 State St.
$426,000 — Alterations and accessibility upgrades to McDonald’s restaurant

Carmela Fraziero
1070 Main St.
$120,000 — Alter interior of Red Rose for restaurant expansion to include new kitchen area

Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Co. II, LLC
1400 State St.
$20,000 — Remove and replace three roof-mounted cellular antennas for T-Mobile

WARE

Baystate Health
85 South St.
$561,000 — Renovate women’s health suite

James Chrabaszcz, John Chrabaszcz
268 Belchertown Road
$20,000 — Replace six antennas with six new antennas and associated ancillary equipment and cables

CMJT Management, LLC
90 South St.
$12,000 — Turn storage room into coffee-break room, install sheetrock and flooring

Letendre, LLC
350 Belchertown Road
$5,734 — Construct new shed

TCF Enterprise, LLC
85-91 Main St.
$2,800 — Install opening in existing wall

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Steve Rivers
771 Dewey St.
$34,200 — Kitchen renovation

WILBRAHAM

Town of Wilbraham
678 Main St.
$187,000 — New handicap-accessible bathrooms, new kitchenette, interior renovations, construct handicap-accessible deck

Opinion

Editorial

For years now, there have been rumblings from the world of higher education. Rumblings that times were changing and times were not particularly good. Rumblings that in some cases led to mergers among colleges, even a closing or two, and predictions that more were likely to come.

But the rumblings seemed far away, involving small institutions most of us had never heard of — Mount Ida College, Newbury College, the College of St. Joseph.

All of that changed last week, when Hampshire College President Miriam Nelson dropped what seemed like a bombshell, but what was in reality news that many saw coming. She announced that, amid falling enrollment and declining revenues, the nearly half-century-old college has commenced a search for a partner to help secure its future. The situation is so dire that school officials are not even sure if they’re going to admit a freshman class for this coming fall.

That decision will come in the near future, and in the meantime, the school will search hard for a merger partner, preferably one that will not only help it get back on solid financial footing, but enable it to maintain its non-traditional approach — there are no grades here, for example — and decidedly different ways of doing things.

Nelson is confident that such a partner can be found — other schools, such as Wheelock College, have forged such partnerships, in its case with Boston University — but time will tell.

Meanwhile, the announcement from Hampshire College should serve as a wake-up call, not that anyone in higher education really needed one, that times are, indeed, changing, and that imaginative, proactive steps are needed to secure the future of such institutions.

Numbers lie at the heart of this problem — all kinds of numbers, but especially those pertaining to the size of high-school graduating classes. They’ve been falling steadily over the past several years, and at an alarming rate.

With fewer students going to college, a survival-of-the-fittest scenario is emerging, and there are high stakes, not only for the colleges involved but the communities in which they reside.

Indeed, it’s no secret that, in addition to healthcare, education is the other pillar of the region’s economy — hence the phrase ‘eds and meds.’

Fortunately, for the most part, the ‘eds’ sector locally remains quite strong, and many institutions are faring well, primarily because they are fitter than some others.

And by fit, we mean aggressive in efforts to develop new programs and new revenue streams, and also tell their story. In short, they are not sitting on their hands, hoping and believing that times will get better and that what has worked in the past will work in the future.

At the risk of greatly oversimplifying things, this is exactly what has happened at Hampshire, and also Mount Ida and other schools.

Several schools in this area have been very proactive in finding new ways to attract students and remain vibrant. Bay Path University and the emergence of its cybersecurity programs is a good example (and there are many others there), and American International College’s ambitious expansion of its graduate programs (a strong sources of revenue) is another example.

The demographic patterns we’re seeing today are not projected to change anytime soon. High-school graduating classes are going to continue to get smaller, and colleges of all sizes — even this region’s community colleges — must be creative and entrepreneurial in their planning if they intend to not only survive but thrive.

If they’re not, there may well be more press conferences like the one at Hampshire College last week.

Opinion

Opinion

By Mark Adams

The ripple effects of the government shutdown have started to come to bear on employers.

Specifically, due to the partial government shutdown that began on Dec. 22, 2018, the E-Verify system is not available. According to the E-Verify site, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), “E-Verify is currently unavailable due to a lapse in government appropriations. While E-Verify is unavailable, employers will not be able to access their E-Verify accounts. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you once we resume operations. For more information, see E-Verify Unavailable.”

During the shutdown, employers will not be able to enroll in the program; access their E-Verify accounts; create a case; view or take action on any case; add, delete, or edit accounts; reset passwords; edit company information; terminate accounts; or run reports. Workers will not be able to resolve E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) during the shutdown.

In addition, myE-Verify will be unavailable, and employees will not be able to access their myE-Verify accounts.

To minimize the burden on both employers and employees, DHS announced that:

• The three-day rule for creating E-Verify cases is suspended for cases affected by the unavailability of the service;

• The time period during which employees may resolve TNCs will be extended. The number of days E-Verify is not available will not count toward the days the employee has to begin the process of resolving their TNCs; and

• Federal contractors with the Federal Acquisition Regulation E-Verify clause should contact their contracting officer to inquire about extending federal contractor deadlines.

Further information about what is and is not available online can be found at www.e-verify.gov/e-verify-and-e-verify-services-are-unavailable.

The shutdown does not affect an employer’s responsibility to verify employment eligibility through the Form I-9. Employers must still complete the Form I-9 no later than the third business day after an employee starts work for pay and comply with all other Form I-9 requirements.

Once the government operations fully resume, DHS will notify employers with additional guidance regarding the ‘three-day rule’ and time period to resolve TNC deadlines once operations resume.

Mark Adams is director of HR Services for the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE), an Agawam-based company that provides resources for organizations to maximize employee engagement and retention while minimizing risk.

Picture This

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Asnuntuck Community College

Going Digital

In an effort to provide students with relevant skills for the workplace, Asnuntuck Community College has adopted eLABJournal, a software solution from Bio-ITech, a division of Eppendorf. eLABJournal is an intuitive and user-friendly application that is designed for laboratories in academic teaching and research labs as well as in commercial settings. Students using this platform in the classroom will gain valuable experience in electronic notebook and inventory/data management, which will better prepare them for their careers. Here, Asnuntuck student Samantha Fox is photographed in one of the college’s labs working with eLabJournal. Asnuntuck Community College’s Foundation provided the funding, through a mini-grant, for this software.





The West of the River Chamber of Commerce

Open for Business

The West of the River Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Box Paper Scissors to the Agawam community. The store, which opened in late December and is owned by Bryant Whitsett, offers a wide variety of products and services, including key cutting, notary, DVD transfer, office supplies, conference-room rental, space to sell and promote local products and services, shipping, mailbox services, faxing, and more. A grand-opening celebration was staged Jan. 17. Here, Whitsett is seen with employee Delaney Tanzer.





North Brookfield Savings Bank

Meeting a Need

North Brookfield Savings Bank (NBSB) recently thanked the community for the overwhelming success of its annual toy drive, during which the bank accepted thousands of donations of new and unwrapped toys and collected monetary donations in jars at its branch locations. Pictured are the Cindy Fountain (left) and Patty Ostrout of NBSB with officers from the North Brookfield Police Department, whose Toys for Joy program was one of many partnering organizations in the drive.





Officials from Holyoke Community College and Westfield State University

Nursing Degree Partnership

Officials from Holyoke Community College and Westfield State University signed a dual-admission agreement that streamlines the process for students who want to continue their nursing educations at Westfield after earning an associate degree in nursing at HCC. The RN-to-BSN completion program partnership was announced during a ceremony at HCC’s Center for Health Education on Jarvis Avenue, home to the college’s RN (registered nurse) and LPN (licensed practical nursing) programs and medical simulation center. From left: Diane Prusank, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs at Westfield State University; Ramon Torrecilha, president of Westfield State University; Christina Royal, president of Holyoke Community College; and Monica Perez, vice president of Academic Affairs at Holyoke Community College.

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 SUPERIOR COURT
Pedro Precipe v. City View Commons II, LLC and First Resource Management Co., LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $43,779.77
Filed: 12/3/18

Brianna Meade v. Governor’s Center RE, LLC
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $25,000+
Filed: 12/4/18

Susan Barai v. Borges Construction Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing personal injury: $47,181.67
Filed: 12/4/18

Rosemary Askew v. Michael J. Spink, DDS, MD; and Facial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $16,742+
Filed: 12/5/18

Associated Scaffold Builders, LLC v. Timothy Ford d/b/a Ashmar Group Inc. a/k/a John Doe Corp.
Allegation: Breach of contract; money owed for materials, labor, and supervision: $23,607.13
Filed: 12/5/18

Peter Miele v. Jackson’s Auto Sales and Service
Allegation: Negligence causing personal injury: $20,000
Filed: 12/10/18

Fedex Corporate Services v. Turley Publications Inc.
Allegation: Money owed for transportation services: $26,825.10
Filed: 12/10/18

Christine Lemay-Kenyon v. University of Massachusetts
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing personal injury: $6,408.27
Filed: 12/12/18

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT
Taylor England v. B. Koi, LLC d/b/a Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant
Allegation: Failure to compensate for tips due, failure to pay proper hourly wages: $3,375
Filed: 12/4/18

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Margaret LaMotte v. Paragus Strategic IT Inc. and Delcie D. Bean IV
Allegation: Non-payment of wages, non-payment of overtime wages, retaliation, defamation, tortious interference with employment relationship: $45,000
Filed: 12/7/18

Agenda

40 Under Forty Nominations

Through Feb. 15: BusinessWest is currently accepting nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2019. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. Launched in 2007, the program recognizes rising stars in the four counties of Western Mass. Nominations, which should be detailed in nature, should list an individual’s accomplishments within their profession as well as their work within the community. Nominations can be completed online by visiting www.businesswest.com, clicking on ‘Our Events,’ and then ‘40 Under Forty.’ Nominations will be weighed by a panel of judges. The selected individuals will be profiled in the April 29 issue of BusinessWest and honored at the 40 Under Forty Gala on June 20 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

Stress Management and Resiliency Training Course

Jan. 28 to March 18: Baystate Franklin Medical Center announced it will offer the eight-week Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) course in the hospital’s conference rooms on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Developed by the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, the SMART program helps participants achieve greater quality of life and an enhanced sense of well-being. The program teaches self-care practices that help buffer daily stress, making participants less emotionally and physically vulnerable to it. Stress affects more than just mental health; an estimated 75% to 90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related issues. Stress is a factor in five out of the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, stroke, lower respiratory disease, and accidents. Topics include techniques to improve eating, sleeping, and physical activity, as well as how to recognize an individual’s responses to stress and how to change though patterns. The cost is $150, which includes a workbook. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Pascucci at (413) 773-2741.

‘Speaking Out: For Women and Girls’

Jan. 30: #MeToo has galvanized a national reckoning about sexual harassment — but girls have been downplayed in the dialogue. “Speaking Out: For Women and Girls,” an event presented by Girls Inc. of Holyoke from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Delaney House, is doing its part to change the exchange. The need is dramatic. Sexual harassment doesn’t begin in the workplace, but starts much earlier: studies show that seven of 10 girls are harassed before they leave high school, and one in four girls experiences sexual abuse and assault in childhood. This is why “#GirlsToo: Respect Starts Young” inspired the night’s theme. #GirlsToo is a new viral media campaign launched by the national Girls Inc. organization that adds girls’ voices to this essential conversation. The moderator of “Speaking Out: For Women and Girls” is Victoria Ann Rodriguez, a litigation assistant at MassMutual and committee member of Springfield’s Puerto Rican Parade. The three featured local authors are Latoya Bosworth, Magdalena Gómez, and Crystal Senter-Brown. They have long advocated for women and girls and promise to present a lively, thought-provoking evening. Event tickets are $100 each and include an open bar and hearty appetizers. To purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/SpeakingOut2019. The authors’ books will be on sale at the event. All proceeds will benefit Girls Inc. of Holyoke.

Talk on Prosthetic Technology

Jan. 31: Kevin Carroll, a certified prosthetist and developer of the first prosthetic tail for a dolphin — portrayed by Morgan Freeman in the Dolphin Tale feature films — will speak with local amputees and show them what’s available with prosthetic technology and what’s on the horizon. The event will be hosted by the Hanger Clinic, 1985 Main St., Springfield from 5 to 7 p.m. Carroll is acclaimed for his work in creating the first prosthetic tail fluke for Winter, a young Atlantic bottlenose dolphin who got caught in a crab trap near Cape Canaveral when she was just three months old. Her tail fluke eventually came off, as it was severely damaged by the trap’s rope entanglement. Winter received round-the-clock medical attention at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to save her life. Having survived, she adapted to a less efficient, damaging side-to-side swimming style, as there was no tail fluke to give her thrust. Thanks to the ingenuity of Carroll and his colleague, Dan Strzempka, Winter became the first dolphin to have her entire tail fluke replaced with a prosthetic device. Additionally, the unique levels of research and development necessary to fit a prosthetic tail on a dolphin resulted in the development of WintersGel, a new gel material that is benefiting human amputee patients worldwide. Winter’s story of survival has become an inspiration to people all over the world. Springfield residents interested in meeting with Carroll should call (413) 313-5608.

Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet

Jan. 31: Seven individuals and one team will be inducted into the Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame’s class of 2019. They include Justine Siegal, Dana LeVangie, Karl Oliveira, Mike Laga, Jim Jachym, Mark Belanger, Candy Cummings, and the 2018 Pittsfield Little League team. The class will be inducted at the Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, presented by Westfield Bank at 6:30 p.m. at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. The keynote speaker for the evening’s ceremonies will be Siegal, president and founder of Baseball for All, a nonprofit organization that empowers women to play, coach, and lead in baseball. Siegal became the first female coach of a Major League Baseball team in 2015, when the Oakland Athletics invited her to be a guest instructor for two weeks in the instructional league in Arizona. This year’s class is the sixth since the inaugural banquet in 2014. Since its inception, 35 individuals and four teams who have represented and served the baseball community of Western Mass. have been honored. Tickets for the banquet are $50, or $450 for a table of 10. Dinner and dessert are included. To purchase tickets, call (413) 533-1100 or visit valley-blue-sox.ticketleap.com/2019-hof.

‘DiSC for Sales’ Workshop

Feb. 28: Elms College will host a workshop to help salespeople and business leaders maximize their effectiveness with customers from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room in the Dooley College Center. The three-hour “DiSC for Sales” workshop, sponsored by the college’s MBA program and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (CEL), will be led by Nancy Davis, Business Development specialist at CEL. DiSC for Sales is a model that supports people in sales roles and helps them to recognize and understand their own unique strengths and style, while also helping them build relationships with clients by learning to read each client and adapt to connect with them better. The model offers a concrete method and practical tools to help businesspeople engage with all personality styles. During the interactive workshop, Davis, a certified DiSC facilitator, will offer educational content, examples, activities, and opportunities for sales-oriented people to recognize customer priorities, what to emphasize to customers, and strategies that work with different personality styles. Prior to the event, participants will take an online assessment and receive a full report. The cost to attend is $199 per person, which includes the workshop and dinner. Space is limited. Register by Friday, Feb. 15 by e-mailing [email protected]. For more information, e-mail Davis at [email protected].

Springfield Leadership Institute

Feb. 28 to June 6: The 2019 Springfield Leadership Institute will focus on core management and leadership skills for increasing personal and organizational effectiveness. The practical and applied program will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to take their leadership to the next level. The Institute takes place on Thursdays from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and is directed by Robert Kleine III, dean of the Western New England University College of Business, and Associate Professor Stacie Chappell, who has a strong background in leadership development and consulting to a variety of organizations. The program is supported by the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. All sessions will be held at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Sessions will focus on managerial leadership, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, powerful communication, building high-performance teams, and leveraging conflict. Participants will actively explore best practices of leaders; analyze their own leadership, learning, and problem-solving styles; and experience the synergies that result from high-performing teams. The emphasis will be on experiential activities that provide opportunities to identify, develop, and refine skill sets for effective leadership. Participants will have the opportunity to apply and extend their learning through a practice-based team project. The program is designed for aspiring managers, new managers, and professionals interested in increasing their effectiveness and/or expanding their impact within or beyond their current role. Upon successful completion of Leadership 2019, participants will be eligible to enroll in a free graduate course offered through the College of Business at Western New England University (subject to certain requirements). Applications must be received by Thursday, Feb. 14. Tuition is $885 per participant and includes a day trip to Beacon Hill and a graduation dinner. For questions about the program or the application process, e-mail Grace Szydziak at [email protected].

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 will be announced and profiled in the Feb. 4 issue and 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]. Event sponsors include Royal, P.C. and Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C.

Chamber Corners

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

• Feb. 26: 1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup. Looking to start up a business? Grow your network? Meet others with similar business interests? 1Berkshire is a countywide organization with an innovative approach to economic development. Get to know fellow entrepreneurs and business owners, rub elbows with local leaders, and share success stories at the monthly free Entrepreneurial Meetups. Free of charge. Register at www.meetup.com/1berkshire-alliance.

• Feb. 28: 1Berkshire February Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Barrington Stage Co. Wolfson Center, 122 North St., Pittsfield. Join us for the February Chamber Nite in partnership with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Members of either organization get in for free. Stick around after the event for discounted tickets to the 10×10 play festival. Register at www.1berkshire.com.

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

• Feb. 7: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, 400 Main St., Greenfield. Come meet the chamber’s new executive director, Diana Szynal, at a wine and chocolate pre-Valentine’s Day networking event sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

• Feb. 22: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Greenfield Community College Cohn Family Dining Commons, One College Drive, Greenfield. Full breakfast will be served during the program, which will feature a panel on the ways businesses and secondary schools can benefit from each other and help the community. Sponsored by Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board. Register at franklincc.org or e-mail [email protected].

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

• Jan. 30: Annual HR Update, 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by Hampton Inn, Memorial Drive, Chicopee. Join this presentation with attorney John Gannon of Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., one of the leading labor and employment law firms serving employers in New England, for a discussion aimed to prepare you to enter the New Year with a better understanding of state and federal laws employers need to be aware of in 2019. Series sponsored by Westfield Bank. For more information, visit chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

• Feb. 7: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union. An evening of fun, networking, and an opportunity to meet potential employees. Free hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Feb. 12: Educational Seminar on Employee Development, 7:30-9:30 a.m., hosted by Elms College, College Center FDR Room, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Elms College MBA Department. An educational seminar on proper planning and maintenance of your employees’ development. Includes a continental breakfast. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at www.chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

• Feb. 22: Lights On Arts & Culture, 5-8 p.m., hosted by select downtown Chicopee businesses. Explore local art, meet the people, visit the places, and learn about the events that help to shape our city’s culture. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, the Chicopee Cultural Council, and TDI Partner. Cost is free, but donations are welcome. Check out more information online at chicopeechamber.org/events or call (413) 594-2101.

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

• Jan. 31: Celebrate Success, 5-8 p.m., hosted by Northampton Country Club, 135 Main St., Leeds. Sponsored by Polish National Credit Union, Finck & Perras, and Taylor Real Estate. The event honors milestone achievers, salutes annual award recipients, and gives a preview of where the chamber will head in 2019. Cost: $40 per person, which includes dinner. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Feb. 19: In the Know, 5-7 p.m., hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. The first in a series of three panel discussions exploring the challenges and frustrations shared by business owners. Panelists will include Elizabeth Paquette from Rock Valley Tool, Mark Zatyrka from INSA, and Nate Costa from the Springfield Thunderbirds. There will be time for networking and noshing after the panel concludes. Cost: $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Jan. 24: Legislative Leaders Reception, 5 p.m., hosted by Marcotte Ford, 1025 Main St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Marcotte Ford, bankESB, the Dowd Agencies, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke Medical Center, and the Republican. Build connections and network among the Greater Holyoke business community as well as local and state legislators. Featuring keynote speakers Timothy Brennan, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and Denis Luzuriaga, managing partner at the Cubit. Hearty hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Cost: $40.

• Feb. 20: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Gary Rome Hyundai, 150 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke. Get connected and help your business grow. Meet the Gary Rome team, Jack and Gary, as welcome guests during one of their busiest seasons. Light bites, cash bar, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for non-members.

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

• Feb. 4: February Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public. Sign up online at www.westfieldbiz.org/events or call the chamber at (413) 568-1618 to register so we can give our host a head count.

• Feb. 11: February After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pair A Dice Clean, LLC, 31 St. Jacques Ave., Agawam. 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 sponsorships or more information, call the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

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

• Feb. 7: Business After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Yarde Tavern, 3 Hadley St., South Hadley. Refreshments will be served, and connections will be made. Bring your business cards to share and to enter a raffle to win a prize. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register by e-mailing Kim Prough at [email protected].

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

• Feb. 6: Winning the War for Talent, 7:15 a.m.-9 a.m., hosted by the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. Presented by Mark Emrick of the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Sponsored by United Personnel and the Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast. Cost: $25 for members ($30 at the door), $35 for non-members ($40 at the door). To register, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

• Feb. 28: Leadership Institute, hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Presented in partnership with Western New England University College of Business with support from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14. E-mail [email protected] for an application.

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

• Feb. 6: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by MacMillan Group, 265 Main St., Agawam. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. These events bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.ourwrc.com.

• Feb. 28: Mayoral Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. Join us as we listen to an informative discussion with our mayors, who will update the guests on all that is going on in our towns individually and collaboratively. For sponsorships or to register online, visit www.ourwrc.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• Feb. 21: February Third Thursday & Trivia, 5 p.m., hosted by Nathan Bills Bar & Restaurant. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Visit springfieldyps.com to register.

People on the Move
Colin Lacey

Colin Lacey

Clare Ladue

Clare Ladue

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

PeoplesBank announced the appointments of Colin Lacey as Village Commons South Hadley Banking Center manager, Clare Ladue as Hadley Banking Center manager, and Samuel Smith as East Longmeadow Banking Center manager. In his new position, Lacey is responsible for identifying and providing personal and small-business customers banking options to achieve their financial needs, including depository services and lending solutions. He has six years of financial-services experience. Lacey holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. He is also a 2017 graduate of the Springfield Leadership Institute. He is a volunteer youth lacrosse coach in South Hadley. In her new position, Ladue oversees and manages all aspects of a full-service banking center, including staffing, sales, operations, business development, and community relations. She has 24 years of banking experience. Ladue earned commercial-lending certification from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. (MBA), and is a graduate of the MBA’s New England School of Financial Studies. Her volunteer service includes the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce, where she served on the executive committee, as well as the Ware 250th anniversary committee, West Springfield Partners for Education, the Walk of Champions to benefit Baystate Mary Lane Rays of Hope, Junior Achievement, Rays of Hope, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, and Link to Libraries. In his new position, Smith is serving the financial needs of both consumer and small-business clients. Utilizing technology, he is providing a consultative learning environment in order to educate clients around the various options for banking with PeoplesBank. He has 13 years of banking and financial-services experience. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems with a minor in business management. He is also a certified business banker by Moody’s Analytics. He is also an active volunteer for Revitalize CDC and Junior Achievement.

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Bill Grinnell

Bill Grinnell

Beth Young

Beth Young

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced the addition of two new members, Bill Grinnell and Beth Young, to its board of directors. Grinnell is president of Webber and Grinnell Insurance and manager of Webber and Grinnell Employee Benefits LLC of Northampton. He also serves as vice president of River Valley Investors, an angel investment group in Springfield. He is the former president of the Hampshire YMCA, past co-chair of the United Way annual fund, past vice president of the Employers Assoc., former member of the Northampton Planning Board, and past trustee of the Academy at Charlemont. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hartwick College in New York. Young has served as district director of Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. for the past 20 years, covering stores in all four counties in Western Mass. and two stores in Connecticut. Throughout her time there, she and her team have organized numerous fundraising events to support local community organizations, including regional food banks, the USO, and Dana Farber’s Cure for Childhood Cancer. She is a graduate of Westfield State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology. 

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Mayor Domenic Sarno announced the appointment of attorney Talia Gee as the city of Springfield’s new chief Diversity & Inclusion officer. “As I said this past year, and with the upcoming retirement of Equal Opportunity Administrator Dan Hall, a newly evolved/transitional position would be developed,” Sarno said. “My thanks to Dan Hall for all his years of dedicated service to our city. This new position enhances my vision to lead in development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring, career development, and leadership opportunities in support of our city’s strategic plan to continue to foster a working environment, where all have an opportunity to succeed. Though this new position will work closely with our Human Resources Division, it is a direct cabinet-level report to me.” Gee will start her position on Jan. 14. Her salary will be $92,000. She is a graduate of St. John’s University in New York City and received her MBA and law degree from Western New England University. She is MCAD-certified and previously worked at the law firm of Sullivan, Hayes & Quinn. She is the board chairwoman of the Springfield Boys & Girls Club and co-creator of the “How to Wear Your Crown” event that focuses on Springfield-area teenage girls.

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Kathryn Crouss

Kathryn Crouss

Bacon Wilson announced that Kathryn Crouss has been named the firm’s newest shareholder. Crouss is a member of Bacon Wilson’s litigation team and handles all aspects of employment law, including management-side representation, defending employers against discrimination and wage-and-hour lawsuits and routinely advising employers on matters related to compliance, official policies and procedures, and best practices. She also represents employees with regard to severance or employment agreements, worker’s compensation matters, as well as claims of discrimination against their employers. She also has extensive experience with both family-law litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Crouss is a certified mediator, trained in collaborative law, an LAR (limited assistance representation) qualified attorney for Hampden County, and a trained conciliator for the Massachusetts Probate & Family Courts. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Bay Path University, where she teaches “Legal Environments in Business” to students of the university’s business department.

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Greg Chiecko

Greg Chiecko

Greg Chiecko, director of Sales at the Eastern States Exposition (ESE), has been named president and CEO of the Outdoor Amusement Business Assoc. (OABA), the mobile amusement industry’s trade association. The announcement was made by the OABA board of directors following a comprehensive executive search. Chiecko succeeds longtime OABA President Robert Johnson, and will embark on his new career on Feb. 1. The OABA is the largest trade association representing carnivals, circuses, concessionaires, independent ride owners, and others who serve fairs, festivals, and community events. Chiecko’s 24-year career at ESE included the oversight of midway operations at the Big E. He worked closely with the OABA and other industry associations and is past board member of the International Assoc. of Fairs and Expositions, and past president of the Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Assoc. and the New England Assoc. of Amusement Parks and Attractions. He also sits on the board of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau and served as its chair for five years.

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Berkshire Family & Individual Resources Inc. (BFAIR) announced an organizational restructuring and internal promotions. Rich Weisenflue, previously executive director, will assume the role of CEO. Other promotions included Ethel Altiery to executive director, Jane Patenaude-LeBeau to chief financial officer, and Theresa Gelinas to senior vice president, Day Services. The structural changes come as a response to the organization’s continued growth. According to Alex Kastrinakis, BFAIR’s board chair, “the board of directors placed an emphasis on devising a management structure to achieve the agency’s mission to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities and older adult members of our community. In 2019, we will celebrate the agency’s 25th anniversary, and the new structure is also reflective of the positive changes the management team accomplished over the past two decades, including expansion of services beyond the Berkshires into the Pioneer Valley and Southern Vermont.” Restructuring of the management team will also include a newly created position, vice president, Residential Services. BFAIR is a member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and Williamstown Community Chest.

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Monson Savings Bank (MSB) announced the promotions of Carolyn Balicki to branch manager/retail banking officer, Rob Chateauneuf to first vice president commercial loan officer, and Dina Merwin to first vice president compliance and BSA officer. Balicki joined the MSB team in 2009 as a CSA in Monson. She was promoted to CSA supervisor in 2010, assistant branch manager in 2011, and branch manager in 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at UMass Amherst and is a graduate of the New England School of Financial Studies. Chateauneuf joined MSB in 2012 as an assistant vice president commercial loan officer. He was promoted to vice president in 2014 and took on the added responsibility of assistant department manager of the Commercial Loan department in 2015. He has close to 20 years of commercial and retail banking experience and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management at UMass Amherst. Merwin came on board in December 2012 as a temporary BSA analyst to assist during an employee leave of absence. In June 2013, she was hired as compliance officer. In 2014, she was promoted to AVP compliance and BSA officer, and she earned the vice president title in 2016. She has 25 years of community banking experience and is a graduate of the National School of Banking and the Massachusetts School for Financial Studies.

Briefcase

Employer Confidence Weakens in December

BOSTON — Massachusetts employers gave a big “bah, humbug” to the year-end economy as business confidence withered in the face of a government shutdown and the largest one-month stock-market decline since the Great Depression. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost three points to 58.6 during December, its lowest level since December 2016. Confidence readings have dropped five points during the past 12 months. The retreat was led by an 8.6-point drop in employer views of the national economy, and a 4.7-point drop among manufacturing companies. Overall confidence remains within optimistic territory, but less comfortably so than earlier in 2018. “The Massachusetts economy remains strong, with a 3.3% growth rate and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, but employers are increasingly concerned about factors such as financial-market volatility, a dysfunctional national political debate, and challenges such as the cost of providing health insurance to employees,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. The AIM Index, based on a survey of Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. The Index reached its historic high of 68.5 on two occasions in 1997-98, and its all-time low of 33.3 in February 2009. It has remained above 50 since October 2013.

Bradley Adds New Non-stop Service to Raleigh-Durham, Orlando, Pittsburgh

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced the debut in 2019 of new, non-stop service from Bradley International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Orlando International Airport on low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines, as well as the addition of non-stop service to Pittsburgh on Via Airlines. The service to Raleigh-Durham will commence on April 30 on an Airbus A320. It will operate seasonally on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The service to Orlando will commence on May 1 on an Airbus A321. It will operate seasonally on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The service to Pittsburgh will commence on July 22 on an Embraer ERJ145 with 50 seats. It will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

 

Community Foundation Awards $665,200 to 45 Nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) recently awarded $665,200 to 45 area nonprofits through its capital grant and capacity grant programs, two of the foundation’s six competitive grant-making programs that focus on improving and supporting quality of life for people in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. CFWM capital grants help local nonprofit organizations expand their impact by funding new and upgraded technology, equipment, and facilities. Capacity grants support local nonprofits to build their own organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency. Grant awards range from $4,500 to $40,000 and address community needs in the areas of arts and culture, education, the environment, health, housing, and human services. More than 25 of the projects funded were supported by trusts administered by Bank of America. CFWM receives and reviews grant applications on behalf of Bank of America for four charitable trusts for which the bank serves as a trustee. Total grant awards by county are as follows: Hampden, $412,000, Hampshire, $144,400, and Franklin, $108,800. Capital grants were awarded to the following programs and organizations: Ascentria Community Services, Baystate Health Foundation, Bethlehem House, Chester Theatre Company, Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, Davenport Child Care, Franklin County Community Meals Program, Franklin Land Trust, Friends of the Montague Common Hall, Friends of the Springfield Public Library, Gardening the Community, Hilltown Community Health Center, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Holyoke YMCA, MHA, Multicultural Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp., Robert F. Kennedy Academy, Roca, Second Chance Animal Services, ServiceNet, Springfield Museums, Stanley Park, Tapestry Health Systems, Tolland Volunteer Fire Department, Valley Eye Radio, Willie Ross School for the Deaf, and Womanshelter Companeras. Capacity Grants were awarded to the following programs and organizations: 1794 Meetinghouse Inc., Birthday Wishes, Brick House Community Resource Center, Cancer Connection, Double Edge Theatre Productions, Hilltown Land Trust, Kestrel Land Trust, Link to Libraries, Mary Lyon Education Fund, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Massachusetts Review, North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy, Northampton Education Foundation, Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute, and the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts.

Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation, Big Y Announce Local Farmer Awards

AGAWAM — Starting Jan. 1, farmers in Western Mass. are invited to apply for Local Farmer Awards up to $2,500 toward equipment and infrastructure projects to help them complete in the marketplace. The Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF), in partnership with Big Y and with the support of other funders, is entering the fifth year of the awards program, which has helped more than 125 farmers carry out a total of 188 projects. Some examples of how the awards have been used include a high-efficiency vegetable washer, a walk-in cooler aging room, an egg washer, high tunnel irrigation, electric fencing, and a milkplan bulk tank. To be eligible, farms must have gross sales of $10,000 or above and either be a member of Berkshire Grow or Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) or reside in one the four Western Mass. counties. Berkshire Grown and CISA share their passion for local farms by providing ongoing guidance and help with promotion of the of the Local Farmer Awards. The deadline for applying is Thursday, Jan. 31. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.farmerawards.org for more information.

Horace Smith Fund Offers Scholarship, Fellowship Funds

WESTFIELD — The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 120th year, has scholarship and fellowship money available for graduates of Hampden County public and private high schools. Scholarship awards of $12,000 are distributed as $3,000 annually and renewable each year until graduation. Fellowship awards of $15,000 are distributed as $5,000 annually and renewable for two additional years. Students must maintain at least a B average in college. Recipients are selected on a variety of criteria, including financial need, college entrance-exam scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and recommendations. Of great importance is a personal, written account of why the student feels deserving of financial assistance. Fellowship applicants must also submit their transcripts and, if applicable, GRE or degree-specific test scores. All recipients must be full-time students and residents of Hampden County. Last year, $382,000 was awarded to 37 individuals. Scholarships were given to 26 graduating seniors from 13 Hampden County high schools. Five scholarships were also awarded to current college students to assist them in completing their undergraduate degrees. Six fellowships were given to college graduates pursuing graduate degrees, who had graduated from Hampden County high schools. Completed applications must be received either electronically or by mail to the Horace Smith Fund at 16 Union Ave., Suite 2K, Westfield, MA 01085 no later than March 15, 2019. Applications are available at local high-school guidance offices, college financial-aid offices, online at www.horacesmithfund.org, or by phoning (413) 739-4222.

Small Businesses Starting to Feel Impact of Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the partial government shutdown continues, small businesses across the country are starting to feel the effects of the shutdown, resulting in unnecessary uncertainty at the start of a new fiscal year. Keith Hall, president and CEO of the National Assoc. for the Self-Employed, the nation’s leading advocate and resource for the self-employed and micro-business community, called on Congress and the White House to work together to end the shutdown on behalf of America’s small-business community. The Washington Post reported that, as of Dec. 22, the Small Business Administration stopped processing new small-business loans due to the government shutdown. Thousands of small-business owners across the country are unable to receive critical funding to start and grow their businesses because of the partial government shutdown. Even when full funding is restored, a backlog is likely. “The negative consequences of one of the longest shutdowns in U.S. history is now fully impacting our country’s small-business community,” said Hall. “From uncertainty around how the shutdown could impact delays in tax refunds small businesses were looking to invest from this year’s new tax law to the shuttering of the Small Business Administration impacting small-business loans, America’s small businesses are on the front lines feeling the adverse impact.  “The government shutdown has created additional uncertainty during a critical time when small businesses are starting a new fiscal year,” he continued. “Small businesses must continue to abide by their tax obligations, including paying quarterly tax estimates and adhering to all filing deadlines. However, the federal government is unlikely to keep their end of the deal by processing tax refunds on time and providing small businesses access to critical answers they may have to questions about filing for the first time under the new tax law.” During the shutdown, about 12% of IRS staff are expected to continue working, according to the agency’s lapsed funding contingency plan. This will result in the inability of such functions as staff being available to answer questions for small businesses filing for the first time under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act law going into full effect this tax year. It could also negatively impact the ability of IRS staff to process tax refunds in a timely manner, resulting in delays.

Incorporations

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

BELCHERTOWN

VSL Investments Corporation, 9 Crestview Dr., Belchertown, MA 01007. Van Lip, same. Property investments.

EAST LONGMEADOW

TDS Center for Communication Inc., 232 North Main St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jodi L. Mckenna, same. Speech therapy.

West Road Assisted Living Inc., 200 North Main St., Suite 204, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Jason Robertson, same. Assisted living facility.

LONGMEADOW

Western Mass. Endodontics Holdings, P.C., 66 Dwight Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Craig A. Saltzman, 266 Ardsley Road, Longmeadow, MA 01106. Dentistry and related specialties.

NORTHAMPTON

The Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation Inc., 84 North St., Northampton, MA 01060. John F. Fortier, 1174 Florence Road, Florence, MA 01062. Preservation and protection of the environment and domestic and wild animals.

PALMER

Ware River Woodworks Inc., 4400 High St., Palmer, MA 01069. William Fenner, same. Production of custom cabinetry.

SOUTHWICK

Smigiel Inc., 6 Alcove Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Shawm Smigiel, same. Restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD

Smoke and Sweets Distributors Corp., 143 Main St., Unit 212, Springfield, MA 01105. Oscar Cadiz, same. Sales and distribution of tobacco.

WESTFIELD

Service Jobs Inc., 51 Murray Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Jamshed Khan, 68 Windsor Road, Brookline, MA 02445. Sales.

The Westfield Tavern Inc., 2 Broad St., Westfield, MA 01085. Peter Kantos, 1192 Amostown Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Restaurant.

WILLIAMSBURG

Water Heaters America Inc., 46 Bissell Road, Williamsburg, MA 01096. Benjamin C. West, same. Sales, installation, and servicing water heaters.

WILLIAMSTOWN

The Architectural Sales Group Inc., 63 Spring Street Suite 2B, Williamstown, MA 01267. D. Foster Goodrich, same. Sales of architectural products.

DBA Certificates

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of December 2018 and January 2019.

BELCHERTOWN

Nelson’s Barber Shop
51 North Main St.
Nelson Eusebio

Planet Fuel of Belchertown
33 State St.
Stephen Weibel, Kristina Weibel

Webster’s Garage
176 Federal St.
Barry Potter

CHICOPEE

All Ways Roofing
522 Springfield St.
Nicholas Lafayette

Blueprint Hair Design Studio
44 Walnut St.
Mary DiDomenico

Lucky Strike Restaurant
703 Grattan St.
LS Restaurants, LLC

S & V Mart
659 Grattan St.
Suresh Patel

Sheffield Logistics
340 McKinstry Ave., Suite 200
Brian Paige

Western Massachusetts Futbal League
52 Hendrick St.
Brent Dilliard

DEERFIELD

Country Strong Fitness
90 Steam Mill Road
Brennan McKenna

Deerfield Nail & Spa
Hong Yen Vo
6A Sugarloaf St.

Lichocki Design
10 Crestview Dr.
Edward Lichocki

HOLYOKE

BE Donuts
1600 Northampton St.
Lori Martins, John Salema

DX2 Fitness
155 Nonotuck St.
Daniela Fernandez

F & M Motor Sales
414A South St.
Michael Gruszka

Jerry’s Auto Repair and Sales
901 Main St.
Victor Gomez

Two Dog Media
404 Southampton Road
Damian Gawle

United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC
330 Whitney Ave., Suite 750
United Capital Financial Advisors

LONGMEADOW

Artists of Springfield, MA
195 Meadowbook Road
Artists of Springfield, MA

Rachel Kuhn, LMHC
123 Dwight Road
Rachel Kuhn, LMHC

NORTHAMPTON

Busy Bee-Cleans
187 North Main St.
Carrielynn Fournier

Gemini Research
220 Grove St.
Rachel Volberg

JoKent Katz
693 Bridge Road
Joanna Kent Katz

Nail Care by Shauna
16 Center St., Suite 511
Shauna Rogers

New Takes
49 Beacon St., Apt. B
Bette Elsden

Panacea Salon
28 Pleasant St.
Panacea Salon

SpecCNC
89 Ridgewood Ter.
Paul Voss

Swing Graphics
126 Main St.
Gregory Perham Jr.

WintergreenDev
72 Barrett St., Unit 109
Joseph Carlino, Rebecca Tremblay

SPRINGFIELD

A+ Family Child Care
37 Waldorf St.
Avril Reid

A Brighter Future Childcare
83 Main St.
Michele Pepe

Acropolis Enterprises
191 Chestnut St.
Jorge Martinez

EM-K Nails Spa
1655 Boston Road
Cindy Tai

Fame Cuts
278 Oakland St.
Virginia Arias

Family Dollar #32212
1250 St. James Ave.
Family Dollar Stores

Hancock Market
260 Hancock St.
Rigoberto Grullon, Cristine Batista

I.Q. Smoke Shop
1655 Boston Road
Cameron Quinlan

Keno White, LLC
961 Worcester St.
Keno White II

Lily Crow Wellness Center
899 Carew St.
Lilian Ramos David

Mobile Man Details
105 Princeton St.
Andre Yarns Jr.

Monsoon Roastery, LLC
270 Albany St.
Timothy Monson

Professional Meats of New England
955 Boston Road
David Smith II

Stonekoncepts
257 Dickinson St.
Pablo Morales

Touch of NYC Hair Studio
803 Belmont Ave.
Sophia Evans

WESTFIELD

Del Photo & Craft Works
46 Spruce St.
Michael Del Monte

San-Man Graphics
16G Union Ave.
Edgardo Sanchez Jr.

Smith Monuments
David Dumala
104 Court St.

Vision Centre
194 East Main St.
Nickolas Linna

Yummi Noodle
160 Elm St.
Dong Han

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Apex Home Improvement
1215 Elm St.
Jason Boulanger

Bath Crafters
176 Labelle St.
James Belle-Isle

Dk Tax Prep
425 Union St. Ext.
Michael Dipon

Llumin Inc.
59 Interstate Dr.
Edward Garibian

Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Co.
174 Brush Hill Ave.
Andrew Churchill

Market One
70 Robinson Road
Nicholas Toma

Perfect Fit Dental Lab
442 Westfield St.
Vitaliy Tkachenko

Pisst Fish
1270 Memorial Ave.
Kevin Ondras

Bankruptcies

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

Adhikari, Prem
463 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/17/18

Aller, Christopher R.
950 North Pleasant St., Apt. 123
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Berger, Mindy
a/k/a Roman, Mindy
34 Gordon St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/18/18

Boudreau, Margaret
144 Branch Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/18

Brooke, Kevin
2 Barker St.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/21/18

Cabana, Patricia
4 Sutton Place, Apt. 18
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/18

Chadwick, Lesley Lee
Chadwick, Marilyn Rose
a/k/a Wright, Marilyn Rose
1127 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/18

Cruz, Noel
128 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/20/18

Davis, Katherine N.
14 Prospect St.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/18

Downs, Thomas
11 Cochran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/21/18

Gibson, Chad M.
14 Salli Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/21/18

Griffith, Shirley M.
6 Roosevelt Ter.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/26/18

Herbalife Nutrition
Collins, Elizabeth L.
79 Delaney Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Jez, Daniel Anthony
Jez, Carolyn Joann
29 Geraldine St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/24/18

LeVasseur, Denise Marie
9 Desimone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Mailloux, Cheryl-Ann
116 Bostwick Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/17/18

McKoy, Mark A.
155 Laconia St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/18

Patruno, Derrick M.
155 Jackson St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Pride Property Service
Meisenhelder, Glen C.
62 Chapin St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/18

Puchelt, Cheryl A.
a/k/a Brouillard, Cheryl A.
a/k/a Grant, Cheryl A.
58 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Puchelt, William
58 Poole Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Robbins, Loretta J.
91 Hadley Village Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/28/18

Sorenson, Shawn
31 Knowlwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/19/18

Trudeau, Steven S.
55 Empire St., Unit 42
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/18

Vazquez, Angela G.
34 Pasadena St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/18

Wheble, Robert J.
43 Brianna Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/18

White, Michael D.
12 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/17/18

Yvon, Karen M.
419 Poole St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/18

Zavala, Raul
25 Piedmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/20/18

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

686 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Hannah L. Jacobson-Hardy
Seller: Aaron Grinstein
Date: 12/20/18

Pfersick Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: David P. Thibault
Seller: Poplar TR
Date: 12/28/18

BERNARDSTON

242 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Jessica Shepley
Seller: Andrews INT
Date: 12/28/18

258 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: 258 Northfield Road RT
Seller: Susan M. Adams
Date: 12/28/18

CHARLEMONT

280 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: David M. O’Neil
Seller: John J. Handschuh
Date: 12/27/18

COLRAIN

18 Coombs Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lawrence R. Bruffee
Seller: Ivey T. Dowell
Date: 12/27/18

CONWAY

91 Hidden Ledge Dr.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Robert C. Douglas
Seller: David S. Chalfant
Date: 12/20/18

DEERFIELD

26 Whitmore Ferry Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Joseph Berman
Seller: Tierney TR
Date: 12/21/18

ERVING

5 East Prospect St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $147,900
Buyer: Harold K. Burt
Seller: Jennifer A. Stiles
Date: 12/28/18

GILL

163 French King Hwy.
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mauria Sirum
Seller: Dickerman, Leon F., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/18

GREENFIELD

720 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Paul Mervine
Seller: Isaac L. Galeas
Date: 12/21/18

199 Chapman St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Douglas R. McNamara
Seller: Alex J. Schimelpfenig
Date: 12/28/18

284 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $128,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Rochelle Lussier
Date: 12/26/18

21 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mark D. Bodah
Seller: Matthew D. Parody
Date: 12/21/18

24 Mill St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard J. Brynda
Seller: Fitzgerald RET 2010
Date: 12/31/18

97 Newton St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Jason B. Stevens
Seller: Robert F. Hale
Date: 12/21/18

12 Oak St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Michael D. Crigler
Seller: Christine R. Ciepiela
Date: 12/21/18

MONTAGUE

91 2nd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Jessica Solarski
Seller: John Haigis
Date: 12/17/18

139 Dry Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jane A. Alessandra
Seller: Bernard J. Goclowski
Date: 12/21/18

366 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,130,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Donoghue
Seller: Michael C. Stempel
Date: 12/31/18

370 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $1,130,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Donoghue
Seller: Michael C. Stempel
Date: 12/31/18

NEW SALEM

37 South Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 37 South Main TR
Seller: Patricia I. Barletta
Date: 12/24/18

NORTHFIELD

137 Alexander Hill Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jessica Brice
Seller: Sarah P. Hoffman
Date: 12/28/18

84 Captain Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Stephen R. Shearer
Seller: Hammond, Beryle, (Estate)
Date: 12/21/18

693 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Evelyn E. Whiteman
Seller: Johnson FT
Date: 12/28/18

ORANGE

105 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Marie Reid
Seller: Currier Road Holdings LLC
Date: 12/28/18

24 East Howe St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $183,500
Buyer: Joel S. Demont
Seller: Clarke T. Doody
Date: 12/21/18

383 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $5,472,500
Buyer: King Pine RHF Partners LP
Seller: King James Court RHF Housing
Date: 12/28/18

419 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $4,477,500
Buyer: King Pine RHF Partners LP
Seller: Pine Crest RHF Housing
Date: 12/28/18

435 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $146,250
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: George Yiantsidis
Date: 12/24/18

5 Roche Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: William R. Johnston
Seller: Steven E. Savoy
Date: 12/28/18

94 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: David J. Murphy
Seller: Constance E. Selanis
Date: 12/21/18

326 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Paul W. Penerian
Seller: George J. Batista
Date: 12/21/18

WHATELY

11 Laurel Mountain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Carl D. Long
Seller: John W. Torchia
Date: 12/21/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

62 Annable St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Scott M. Dashnaw
Seller: US Bank
Date: 12/28/18

179 Country Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Jason Pami
Seller: John J. Kirby
Date: 12/19/18

129 Elm St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Timofey Pchelka
Seller: Tara J. Dasilva
Date: 12/21/18

87 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Robert G. Labun
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 12/27/18

70 Fernwood Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Charles H. Miller
Seller: Victor R. Alessandri
Date: 12/28/18

10 Gary Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $247,944
Buyer: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 12/28/18

17 Hall St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Timothy Huston
Seller: Richard D. Black
Date: 12/26/18

210 High St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Frank E. Disco
Seller: Rhonda K. Blanton
Date: 12/18/18

190 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Jose Quinones
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 12/18/18

43-45 Orlando St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $177,615
Buyer: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 12/28/18

11 Valentine Terrace
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Lorelei Alfano
Seller: Edwin M. Cushing
Date: 12/21/18

BLANDFORD

26 Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael K. Tame
Seller: Theo Martzoukos
Date: 12/26/18

17 Gore Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Sean E. O’Clair
Seller: Corinne M. Cheffer
Date: 12/17/18

BRIMFIELD

120 5 Bridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Peggy S. Armentrout
Seller: Peter R. Neslusan
Date: 12/28/18

66 Holland Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Mary Veit
Date: 12/18/18

185 Old Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Philip Cordello
Seller: Mark R. Bastien
Date: 12/17/18

CHESTER

57 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $145,900
Buyer: Christopher D. Strong
Seller: Cody Mizula
Date: 12/17/18

381 Route 20
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: 381 Huntington Road LLC
Seller: Leland W. Wheeler
Date: 12/31/18

CHICOPEE

56 Brentwood Ter.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Douglas D. Meserve
Seller: Denis M. Martel
Date: 12/18/18

65 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $13,500,000
Buyer: Macarthur Ter. LLC
Seller: Chicopee Housing Assocs.
Date: 12/28/18

70 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $13,500,000
Buyer: Macarthur Ter. LLC
Seller: Chicopee Housing Assocs.
Date: 12/28/18

1785 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Hector M. Ortiz-Valdez
Seller: Eleanor F. Haggerty
Date: 12/21/18

114 Carriage Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Pirog
Seller: Maria L. Silva
Date: 12/17/18

418 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Roseann Bonatakis
Seller: Diane R. Sawyer
Date: 12/28/18

191 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: John P. Bosley
Seller: Veronica M. Melanson
Date: 12/19/18

116 Dayton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Sheila A. Gordon-Nieves
Seller: Virginia C. Humel
Date: 12/28/18

33 Fairfield Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Melissa M. Fifer
Seller: Lynn A. Scott
Date: 12/28/18

91 Laclede Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Brown
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 12/21/18

15 Lavoie Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Pasternak
Seller: June A. Plasse
Date: 12/18/18

20 Lawrence Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Anthony Machuca
Seller: Sonja E. Kokoszka
Date: 12/21/18

100 Lombard St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Adam T. Dubois
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 12/31/18

72 Lord Terrace North
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Topor
Seller: Peter Lake
Date: 12/21/18

134 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Leclair
Seller: Anthony Bourget
Date: 12/21/18

107 Maryland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Nyasha Gutsa
Seller: Nikolay Dikan
Date: 12/17/18

32 McCarthy Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Brault
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/28/18

2040 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: At Home Properties LLC
Seller: Reniewicz, Lucille M., (Estate)
Date: 12/19/18

19 Old Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Sunny Hill LLC
Seller: Mitchell Nowak
Date: 12/27/18

27 Old Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jerzy Cebula
Seller: Mieczyslaw Nowak
Date: 12/27/18

445 Oldfield Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Nicole M. Devlin
Seller: John M. Wozniak
Date: 12/21/18

32 Roosevelt Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Michael R. Maciolek
Seller: James G. Costigan
Date: 12/28/18

75 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: John C. Brault
Seller: Jonathan M. Pirog
Date: 12/17/18

46 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Germain
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 12/19/18

257 School St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Robert A. Arcott
Seller: Arabasz, John, (Estate)
Date: 12/19/18

433 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Victor J. Morando
Seller: Laplante, Leona C., (Estate)
Date: 12/17/18

106 Tolpa Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Lathrop
Seller: Luis Gomes
Date: 12/21/18

28 Wells Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Yurii Savchuk
Seller: Testamentary TR
Date: 12/18/18

11 Wilson Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Craig P. Zielonka
Seller: Wanda Zielonka
Date: 12/18/18

81 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Keith A. Arvanitis
Seller: Debra L. Badger
Date: 12/31/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

64 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Renee Coppolo
Seller: Rose Karaarslan
Date: 12/18/18

30 Harwich Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Jeffrey K. Demers
Seller: Dennis F. Olisky
Date: 12/27/18

604 North Main St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Andrew Bonavita
Seller: MPSA LLC
Date: 12/31/18

226 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Armitage
Seller: Anthony P. Potito
Date: 12/21/18

9 Pine Grove Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Angelo A. Gomez
Seller: Sharon A. Adams
Date: 12/17/18

39 Rankin Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: James K. Doyle
Seller: Daniel J. Delaney
Date: 12/18/18

26 Rockingham Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: D. O. Oloruntola-Coates
Seller: Robert Hayes
Date: 12/21/18

36 South Brook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $302,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Cirillo
Seller: Ayaz G. Kagzi
Date: 12/19/18

3 Shawmut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Antonio Montefusco
Seller: Beverly J. Budd
Date: 12/21/18

157 Smith Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,500
Buyer: Derrick Savaria
Seller: Zin Property Solutions Inc.
Date: 12/17/18

GRANVILLE

76 Blandford Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jeremiah S. Tysz
Seller: Patricia L. Tysz
Date: 12/28/18

HAMPDEN

8 Maple Grove Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $287,400
Buyer: Joann Gagliarducci
Seller: Loretta J. Scibelli
Date: 12/28/18

HOLLAND

25 Forest Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Matthew McNutt
Seller: Christine S. Tenney
Date: 12/20/18

63 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Scott Davis
Seller: Donna Reed
Date: 12/20/18

166-B Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Paul G. Leone
Seller: Nathan R. Trombley
Date: 12/19/18

HOLYOKE

6 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Javier Flores
Seller: Christopher S. Clark
Date: 12/21/18

8 Field St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Luis Rodriguez
Seller: Marc C. Thompson
Date: 12/21/18

16 Gary Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $252,320
Buyer: Shawn Delton
Seller: Allen, Helen E., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/18

18 Hemlock Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Kevin Bechard
Seller: Patrick J. Clayton
Date: 12/21/18

97 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Tamara Figueroa
Seller: David N. Vermette
Date: 12/24/18

4 Kennedy Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Ann W. Wedaman
Seller: Robert J. O’Neill
Date: 12/28/18

604-606 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: SR&JP Investment LLC
Seller: Wholesale Transfer LLC
Date: 12/21/18

42 Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alexander F. Rodriguez
Seller: Robert A. Burnett
Date: 12/28/18

3 Montgomery Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $228,100
Buyer: Megan M. Cornell
Seller: Davis J. McCabe
Date: 12/19/18

95 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Roberto F. Deza
Seller: Ernest, Sias D., (Estate)
Date: 12/19/18

108 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Tamara Figueroa
Seller: David N. Vermette
Date: 12/24/18

LONGMEADOW

38 Hazelwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $331,000
Buyer: Helene G. Robbins
Seller: Neil A. Daboul
Date: 12/18/18

909 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $347,000
Buyer: Albert E. Hofmann
Seller: Patricia J. McTaggart
Date: 12/28/18

56 Massachusetts Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Cara M. Canedi
Seller: Reinaldo Rivera
Date: 12/28/18

53 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Thomas C. Bernatavitz
Seller: Lloyd C. Sutton
Date: 12/21/18

80 Windsor Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Frechette
Seller: Hamlin, Charles G., (Estate)
Date: 12/24/18

LUDLOW

Cislak Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Carlos Martins
Seller: Antonio F. Gois
Date: 12/28/18

223 Clover Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $226,810
Buyer: Joshua Bailey
Seller: Matthew J. Simonoko
Date: 12/28/18

3 Fontaine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Matthew T. Bridges
Seller: Joan F. Ramos
Date: 12/28/18

62 Gaudreau Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Alexander A. Suglia
Seller: Roz Denette
Date: 12/28/18

50 Holy Cross Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Emily V. Leonczyk
Seller: David A. Williams
Date: 12/17/18

103 Karen Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $338,000
Buyer: David A. Rodrigues
Seller: Emily V. Leonczyk
Date: 12/17/18

22 Leland Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Jessica Szlosek
Seller: Janusz Szlosek
Date: 12/28/18

359 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Luis Gomes
Seller: Glenn Potter
Date: 12/21/18

637 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Danielle E. Bowen
Seller: Miller Gap LLC
Date: 12/21/18

Sunset Dr. #5
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: David J. Vanderboom
Seller: Baystate Developers Inc.
Date: 12/27/18

MONSON

102 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Doyle
Seller: Brown, Alice, (Estate)
Date: 12/20/18

40 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $231,900
Buyer: Rachel A. Wright
Seller: Aaron T. Chesnes
Date: 12/31/18

130 Ely Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $404,408
Buyer: Matthew Tassinari
Seller: H. & Assinari Builders Inc.
Date: 12/28/18

423 Lower Hampden Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eric M. Gilbert
Seller: Earl M. Gilbert
Date: 12/31/18

34 Paradise Lake Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $207,875
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sandra M. Czupryna
Date: 12/31/18

238 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Kyle Chase
Seller: Wendy L. Gleason
Date: 12/28/18

47 Thayer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Robert J. Sanderson
Date: 12/31/18

PALMER

2261 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Justin A. Kania
Seller: Kristy L. Kania
Date: 12/28/18

123 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Charles Bowes
Date: 12/17/18

5 Linda St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Robert W. Roy
Seller: Joseph H. Vigneau
Date: 12/20/18

2022-2024 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Frank Delvalle
Seller: Michele A. Topor
Date: 12/28/18

2142 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $194,816
Buyer: Carrington Mortgage Services
Seller: Edes A. McCray-Walton
Date: 12/31/18

3034 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Anthony Quintana
Seller: Margaret M. Landers
Date: 12/28/18

366 Rondeau St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Mark A. Crawley
Seller: Justine M. Gliesman
Date: 12/21/18

RUSSELL

680 South Quarter Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Sara A. Raymaakers
Seller: Chapter 7 Of US Bankrptcy
Date: 12/27/18

SOUTHWICK

32 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Mackenzie Powers
Seller: Dellagiustina, S. H., (Estate)
Date: 12/26/18

10 Gargon Ter.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,900
Buyer: Richard L. Winkler
Seller: David A. Howard
Date: 12/28/18

64 Kline Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Scott T. Colby
Seller: David B. Hopkins
Date: 12/19/18

80 Kline Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Scott T. Colby
Seller: David B. Hopkins
Date: 12/19/18

11 Noble Steed Xing
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Vincent L. Petrangelo
Seller: Driftwood Development Co.
Date: 12/28/18

Sawgrass Lane #4
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Fournier
Seller: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Date: 12/18/18

40 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: David Avalone
Seller: Clifford P. Kibbe
Date: 12/28/18

SPRINGFIELD

248 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Vincent R. Esposito
Seller: Jennifer L. Henderson
Date: 12/27/18

Amboy Court #1
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $571,000
Buyer: Rae Realty Partners LLC
Seller: Northeast Terminals LLC
Date: 12/31/18

49 Ambrose St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Samantha E. Hahn-Clark
Seller: Leonard Camano
Date: 12/21/18

81 Amore Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Gloria V. Carrino
Seller: Leila Hurst
Date: 12/17/18

34 Ashwood St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $227,400
Buyer: Chad J. Fraga
Seller: Raul Fraga
Date: 12/17/18

39 Ballard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Matthew Wright
Seller: Scott L. Tidlund
Date: 12/28/18

36 Berlin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Luis R. Franco
Seller: Cynthia L. Ray
Date: 12/21/18

1791 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $685,000
Buyer: J&C Business Ventures LLC
Seller: Armand J. Beaupre
Date: 12/20/18

242 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Yvette C. Young
Date: 12/19/18

64 Burt Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Douglas R. Eldridge
Seller: Howard C. Eldridge
Date: 12/21/18

234 Cambria St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,900
Buyer: Samantha Alejandro
Seller: James Hutchinson
Date: 12/17/18

29 Cedar St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $120,700
Buyer: Alves & Son LLC
Seller: Pamela C. Johnson
Date: 12/21/18

80 Chapin Ter.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $166,690
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Carline Bouquet
Date: 12/31/18

10 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: Chestnut Park Preservation LP
Seller: Related Springfield Assocs.
Date: 12/17/18

275 Chestnut St. #1
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: BH Chestnut Crossing LLC
Seller: YMCA
Date: 12/21/18

108 Cuff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Hernandez
Seller: Murphy, Mary, (Estate)
Date: 12/27/18

98 David St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Angel R. Ayala-Marrero
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 12/26/18

101 Daviston St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Mary L. Burgos
Seller: Rosemary Perez
Date: 12/20/18

69 Dawes St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Rafael Medina
Seller: Vadim Tulchinsky
Date: 12/28/18

307-309 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Guiseppe Leone
Seller: Eric Chapdelaine
Date: 12/18/18

67-69 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Orange Park Management
Seller: Orange Park Management
Date: 12/19/18

133 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $138,350
Buyer: Ryan McAnaugh
Seller: Mary E. Scott
Date: 12/17/18

226 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Baker
Seller: Cooper Properties LLC
Date: 12/28/18

115-185 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: Chestnut Park Preservation LP
Seller: Related Springfield Assocs.
Date: 12/17/18

185 Dwight St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $12,000,000
Buyer: Chestnut Park Preservation LP
Seller: Related Springfield Assocs.
Date: 12/17/18

65 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Elizabeth Acevedo
Seller: John P. Polaski
Date: 12/28/18

64 Euclid Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Dnepro Properties LLC
Seller: Catfish Properties LLC
Date: 12/17/18

144 Ferncliff Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Candice M. Garner-Higgins
Seller: Dawnelle Davis
Date: 12/21/18

98 Forest Park Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: West Valley LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Manion
Date: 12/17/18

46 Gates Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Diana M. Chung-Edwards
Seller: Kyle Chase
Date: 12/28/18

12 Green Way
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Shawna Nelson
Seller: Myles D. Donoghue
Date: 12/28/18

109 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Zion Property LLC
Seller: Armand M. Roy
Date: 12/20/18

58 Haskin St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Minani Marc
Seller: Travis A. Kuffel
Date: 12/28/18

56-58 Horace St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Ana M. Mirbon
Seller: JJS Capital Investment
Date: 12/28/18

30 Jardine St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $151,410
Buyer: M. I. Polanco-Martinez
Seller: RBT Enterprise LLC
Date: 12/28/18

23 Lakevilla Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,675
Buyer: Delphine Wray
Seller: Knolly D. Demills
Date: 12/21/18

88 Lancashire Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Aaron Abreu
Seller: Jorge Montalban
Date: 12/27/18

58 Larkspur St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Mario Velazquez
Seller: Rochelle D. Newbert
Date: 12/20/18

189 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David Bowens
Seller: Sherquita Thomas
Date: 12/28/18

96 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: William Suarez
Seller: Jose M. Monzon
Date: 12/28/18

12-14 Ledyard St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: J&W Feng LLC
Seller: Sara Maldonaldo
Date: 12/28/18

64 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,900
Buyer: Lenford Gunthrie
Seller: Candice M. Garner-Higgins
Date: 12/20/18

Malden St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kelnate Realty LLC
Seller: Nest Egg RT
Date: 12/28/18

211 Marmon St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Monika Rodriguez
Seller: Kim J. Gumlaw
Date: 12/21/18

57-59 Maryland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Jared A. Barklow
Seller: Leon Hutt
Date: 12/18/18

65 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Robert Marona
Date: 12/31/18

N/A
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Juan R. Hernandez
Seller: William M. Gaynor
Date: 12/17/18

101 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gonzalez
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 12/20/18

103 Oak St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gonzalez
Seller: Adeleke Thomas
Date: 12/20/18

21-23 Oakwood Ter
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Veronica Addison
Seller: Kaleshwar Bedessie
Date: 12/21/18

103 Ontario St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Timothy M. Waldron
Date: 12/31/18

381 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Lopez
Seller: Carmine E. Dibella
Date: 12/26/18

85 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Isabelle Joseph
Seller: Savage, Karen A., (Estate)
Date: 12/31/18

86 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Katherine C. Ortiz
Seller: Adam T. Dubois
Date: 12/28/18

1416 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Tedeschi Properties LLC
Seller: Forest, Richard J., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/18

778 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Joaquim C. Martins
Seller: Mary T. Popko
Date: 12/24/18

159 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $186,300
Buyer: Ashley Discawicz
Seller: Donald M. Stevens
Date: 12/17/18

65 Primrose St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lara Quiles
Seller: Thomas A. Lefsyk
Date: 12/31/18

234 Redlands St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Mark R. McClarty
Seller: Carmen Reyes
Date: 12/28/18

55 Rimmon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Ryan Banville
Seller: Mamba Capital LLC
Date: 12/20/18

50 Ringgold St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Felix G. Checo
Seller: Full Service RE LLC
Date: 12/21/18

171 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Jennifer McCarthy
Seller: Nicole E. McClain
Date: 12/20/18

28 Southern Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Dennis P. Moulton
Seller: Amirah Guess
Date: 12/28/18

61 Southern Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Andre P. Bernatchez
Seller: JJB Builders Corp.
Date: 12/28/18

659 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: 659 State St. Apt. LLC
Seller: Ocean Development 1 LP
Date: 12/18/18

663 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: 659 State St. Apt. LLC
Seller: Ocean Development 1 LP
Date: 12/18/18

106 Suffolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Delia Arroyo
Seller: Giuseppe Berardi
Date: 12/21/18

590 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $748,677
Buyer: TGN Associates LLC
Seller: S-Bank Springfield LLC
Date: 12/28/18

62 Temple St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joseph Coat
Seller: Living Stone LLC
Date: 12/17/18

Terrence St. (WS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $3,000,000
Buyer: 659 State St. Apt. LLC
Seller: Ocean Development 1 LP
Date: 12/18/18

479 Trafton Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Nancy M. Peterson
Seller: Amy Kenefick-Moore
Date: 12/28/18

130-132 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Wanda I. Fontanez
Date: 12/17/18

71 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $115,257
Buyer: Springhouse Properties LLC
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 12/21/18

98 Welland Road
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Glenn Wilson
Date: 12/17/18

826 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,770
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Katheeln M. Ahren
Date: 12/17/18

2163 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tracy M. Ryan
Seller: US Bank
Date: 12/31/18

48 Willard Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Colon
Seller: TM Properties Inc.
Date: 12/28/18

WALES

47 Fountain Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Roxanna M. Fredette
Seller: Sharon A. Mikaelian-Vlk
Date: 12/28/18

95 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: John Martin
Seller: Kyle Welch
Date: 12/31/18

WESTFIELD

15 Angelica Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Michael J. Dicarlo
Seller: Trinity Group Development LLC
Date: 12/21/18

41 Arnold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,272,725
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Van Deusen Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

42 Arnold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,272,725
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Van Deusen Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

54 Arnold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,272,725
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Van Deusen Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

69 Court St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,050,425
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Van Deusen Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

16 Denise Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Vanessa Filiault
Seller: Joseph L. Hart
Date: 12/18/18

302 East Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: NPJW LLC
Seller: Kyprea LLC
Date: 12/26/18

91 Elm St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $3,304,275
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Chalmers Enterprises LLC
Date: 12/28/18

61 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian W. Isaacson
Seller: Subataitis, Irene S., (Estate)
Date: 12/26/18

23 High St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $213,100
Buyer: Scott A. Ostrander
Seller: John A. Devine
Date: 12/21/18

32 Knollwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Eva Fuller
Seller: Amy M. Varner
Date: 12/20/18

6 Lockhouse Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Kristina M. Schnopp
Seller: Michael J. Brouillard
Date: 12/27/18

8 Monroe St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,122,575
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Pilgrim Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

11 Monroe St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $2,122,575
Buyer: CV Westfield 1 LLC
Seller: Pilgrim Apts. LLC
Date: 12/28/18

73 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Amy M. Varner
Seller: Kristen A. Edinger
Date: 12/20/18

40 Plantation Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Nicholas Galarneau
Seller: Diane Lennox-Barstow
Date: 12/21/18

169 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $291,925
Buyer: Michael Forry
Seller: Natalie F. Latulippe
Date: 12/20/18

20 Queen St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Cindy A. Bobe
Seller: Amy Neumann
Date: 12/19/18

15 Riverside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Logan A. Morton
Seller: Loren M. Cowhey
Date: 12/21/18

1220 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: EDS Holdings LLC
Seller: William F. Carlin
Date: 12/18/18

89 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Maxim Bratnichenko
Seller: Ellen M. Unsderfer
Date: 12/28/18

180 Tannery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brian T. Howard
Seller: Nicholas R. Galarneau
Date: 12/21/18

36 White St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $133,100
Buyer: Denise A. Pooler
Seller: FHLM
Date: 12/31/18

8 Woronoco Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Mary E. Krol
Seller: Michael E. Goodwin
Date: 12/17/18

WILBRAHAM

12 Algonquin Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $445,000
Buyer: Preston E. Beadling
Seller: Ronny Priefer
Date: 12/20/18

3121 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Jacob C. Bailey
Seller: Gordon W. Richards
Date: 12/26/18

11-13 Brimfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Daniel B. Dinis
Seller: Sheila Rodrigo
Date: 12/21/18

5 Country Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Elizabeth StJohn
Seller: David Stone
Date: 12/21/18

7 Country Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Elizabeth St.John
Seller: David Stone
Date: 12/21/18

5 Elm Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Kaylan Beaudry
Seller: Pennymac Loan Services
Date: 12/19/18

39 Glenn Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Terrie Alexis
Seller: Edmun G. Ellington
Date: 12/27/18

299 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $207,500
Buyer: Jennifer L. Raiche
Seller: Dale M. Varney
Date: 12/18/18

685 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Scott L. Tidlund
Seller: Peter W. Ablondi
Date: 12/28/18

7 Pearl Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Joseph A. Lorenzatti
Seller: Edward C. Ebberston
Date: 12/18/18

59 River Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brenda J. Hickey
Seller: Judith M. Auclair
Date: 12/19/18

80 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $199,999
Buyer: Kerry Sheldon-Ferry
Seller: Donna L. Fountain
Date: 12/27/18

8 Tall Timber Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: John J. Blain
Seller: Carol J. Cote
Date: 12/28/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

34-36 Allen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Oleksandr Yusenko
Seller: Anatoliy Chuduk
Date: 12/28/18

59-61 Bliss St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Yevgeniy Popa
Seller: Sergey Malikov
Date: 12/31/18

159 Brookline Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Roy E. Beusee
Seller: Roy E. Beusee
Date: 12/26/18

Front St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: 108 Front St. RT
Seller: Langone Realty Corp.
Date: 12/28/18

83 Herrman St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: MAA Property LLC
Seller: Joseph Pavlovich
Date: 12/17/18

11 Hill top St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Dirk P. Kidwell
Seller: Celeste Benoit
Date: 12/28/18

79 Massasoit Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Melan Gurung
Seller: Michael E. Barber
Date: 12/28/18

108 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Town Of West Springfield
Seller: First Cong Church
Date: 12/27/18

5 Piper Cross Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Arjun Basnet
Seller: Jose L. Quinones
Date: 12/20/18

1367 Piper Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $457,900
Buyer: Calvin C. Fletcher
Seller: Zed O. Griffin
Date: 12/21/18

19 Queen Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Billy Velazquez
Seller: Anthony Gamelli
Date: 12/28/18

14 Thomas Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Gregory L. Rewinski
Seller: Kathleen Curley
Date: 12/28/18

162 Verdugo St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Hope-Anne E. Johnson
Seller: Gordon, Orville F., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/18

74 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $221,400
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Shane M. Ross
Date: 12/20/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

18 Grove St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Sara R. Lawler
Seller: Jason W. Sullivan-Flynn
Date: 12/17/18

30 Hillcrest Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Maya J. Marx
Seller: James M. Matusko
Date: 12/28/18

27 Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Jason Sullivan-Flynn
Seller: Kathryn V. Broy
Date: 12/17/18

42 Kingman Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Yongzheng Zhang
Seller: Jannet Douglass
Date: 12/21/18

36 Valley View Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Kelly L. Koomler
Seller: Elaine C. Aldrich
Date: 12/21/18

45 Ward St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $367,000
Buyer: Franklin S. Odo
Seller: Jon A. Kurtz
Date: 12/19/18

196 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $342,900
Buyer: Ana M. Curcija
Seller: Japheth E. Dziubek
Date: 12/28/18

BELCHERTOWN

360 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Jeffrey T. Menard
Seller: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Date: 12/20/18

500 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,500
Buyer: Jessica Detweiler
Seller: Alison Berryman
Date: 12/17/18

15 Barrett St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: John D. Sansoucy
Seller: Jason D. Woodcock
Date: 12/21/18

403 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stephan S. Wright
Seller: Carolyn Olsen
Date: 12/28/18

689 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Nelida Barreto-Monteiro
Seller: Camerlin, Carol A., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/18

83 Cheryl Circle
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Peter Fafard
Seller: Merrill J. Gagne
Date: 12/18/18

11 Dana Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $271,500
Buyer: James Worrall-Turgeon
Seller: Lisa D. Watts
Date: 12/17/18

1 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Roxanne Dorrie
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 12/27/18

305 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Rebecca J. Kowalik
Seller: Florence Bank
Date: 12/19/18

10 Fox Run Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Charles M. Voth
Seller: Jessie-Sierra Ross
Date: 12/31/18

208 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Remeliza V. Swain
Seller: Glenn Wilson
Date: 12/20/18

400 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Danny O. Champagne
Seller: Deborah E. Whidden
Date: 12/19/18

CHESTERFIELD

62 Willicutt Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Dawson-Greene
Seller: Snoeyenbos, Oona L. O., (Estate)
Date: 12/20/18

EASTHAMPTON

34 Brook St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Etabav RT
Seller: Deborah A. Banas
Date: 12/26/18

40 Church St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Reymanuel Sola
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/17/18

18 Coed Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Judy D. Peloquin
Seller: Jonathan Donais
Date: 12/18/18

9 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $193,851
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Katie Clark
Date: 12/19/18

42 East Green St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jonathan M. Donais
Seller: Maryann Donais
Date: 12/18/18

26 Florence Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Harris
Seller: David Raucher
Date: 12/28/18

3 Fugere Court
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Gleason Johndrow Rentals
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 12/21/18

5 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Mark J. Brewin
Seller: Bruce H. Gagnon
Date: 12/17/18

13 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Rudolph A. Sacco
Seller: Dorman FT
Date: 12/28/18

17 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Carlos J. Reyes
Seller: Todd R. Carson
Date: 12/18/18

29 Pepin Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,500
Buyer: Holly E. Ricci
Seller: Casey J. Trytko
Date: 12/18/18

88 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brittany M. Kelly
Seller: Erin K. Gluckman
Date: 12/31/18

99 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Mark S. Rioux
Seller: Jenna L. Novotny-Schmidt
Date: 12/28/18

GRANBY

132 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Connally
Seller: Dennis Gareau
Date: 12/28/18

14 Cold Hill Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Amanda Grayum
Seller: Alecto RT
Date: 12/27/18

HADLEY

154 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Weizhao Huang
Seller: Carol W. Rundberg
Date: 12/27/18

400 Venture Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $4,650,000
Buyer: University Of Mass. Building
Seller: NCS Pearson Inc.
Date: 12/28/18

HUNTINGTON

4 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Kathryn J. Dugan
Seller: Sarafin, Christopher D., (Estate)
Date: 12/17/18

10 Nagler Cross Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Shaina A. Salvatore
Seller: Tracey B. Yankee
Date: 12/20/18

78 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Siren Song RT
Seller: Diane Wozniak
Date: 12/19/18

NORTHAMPTON

136 Acrebrook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Herndon
Seller: Philippe J. MaCary
Date: 12/18/18

37 Austin Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Jessica Whitehead
Seller: Sara C. O’Donnell
Date: 12/17/18

42 Bliss St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,400
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Diane Johnson
Date: 12/21/18

20 Bridge Road #21
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $807,859
Buyer: Terry J. Minnick
Seller: Bridge Road LLC
Date: 12/21/18

670 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $167,700
Buyer: Lathrop Community Inc.
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 12/21/18

128 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Barry M. Gruber
Seller: Daniel W. Emerson
Date: 12/21/18

428 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Angel M. Emerson
Seller: Kathleen J. Farris RET
Date: 12/21/18

225 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $263,000
Buyer: Seweryn Kolysko
Seller: Edmund O. Jones
Date: 12/17/18

46 Cross St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Helen Spiegel-Savoie
Seller: Lise L. Wessmann
Date: 12/20/18

34 Dewey Court
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $670,000
Buyer: Dewey Court Properties LLC
Seller: Northeast Ent. Realty Partners
Date: 12/19/18

22 Gilrain Ter.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $269,875
Buyer: Philippe J. Macary
Seller: Cynthia M. Malcolmson
Date: 12/18/18

36 Hampden St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Pioneer Development LLC
Seller: Christine A. Nolan
Date: 12/28/18

39 High St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Keddie B. Loughrey
Seller: James K. Doyle
Date: 12/18/18

65 Sherman Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $346,500
Buyer: Noah Merhar
Seller: Helen Spiegel-Savoie
Date: 12/20/18

213 Spring Grove Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Jesse A. Harris
Seller: Premo FT
Date: 12/21/18

67 Winterberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Daniel Dodge
Seller: Edith M. Mehiel
Date: 12/31/18

PELHAM

57 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Youssef Oulhote
Seller: Maureen S. Williams
Date: 12/21/18

SOUTH HADLEY

75 Canal St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $2,300,000
Buyer: 75 Canal LLC
Seller: YCCO6 South Hadley MA LLC
Date: 12/26/18

14 Carlton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Brett Marrin
Seller: Aaron Judge
Date: 12/21/18

28 Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Catherine E. Partridge
Date: 12/21/18

1 Ethan Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Homes By Leblanc Inc.
Seller: Ethan L. Bagg
Date: 12/24/18

27 Gaylord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Fuel Services Inc.
Seller: WBCMT 2007-C33 Gaylord St.
Date: 12/18/18

26 Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Williams
Seller: Neil T. Heymanns
Date: 12/19/18

SOUTHAMPTON

24 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Clayton
Seller: Joseph P. Arduino
Date: 12/21/18

15 Center St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Alan Madsen
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 12/20/18

18 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Janet L. Pare
Seller: Judy D. Peloquin
Date: 12/27/18

257 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Lise L. Wessmann
Seller: Alison Frary
Date: 12/20/18

94 County Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Todd Carson
Seller: Lewis H. Wright
Date: 12/18/18

7 Nicholas Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Nathan A. Dastoli
Seller: Volkan Polatol
Date: 12/28/18

19 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Darin Pawlus
Seller: Eric C. Maslak
Date: 12/21/18

134 Russellville Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Casey J. Trytko
Seller: Janet G. Swierzewski
Date: 12/18/18

WARE

51 Coffey Hill Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $178,760
Buyer: Citizens Bank
Seller: Shawn B. Fontaine
Date: 12/20/18

109 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Michael Kiernan
Seller: Jonathan L. Miller
Date: 12/19/18

32 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kristyl Hermosillo
Seller: Paul Clark
Date: 12/20/18

353 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $324,720
Buyer: Palmer Road 1031 Exchange
Seller: Philip R. Clarkson RET
Date: 12/26/18

355 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $324,720
Buyer: Palmer Road 1031 Exchange
Seller: Philip R. Clarkson RET
Date: 12/26/18

WILLIAMSBURG

23 Old Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $305,500
Buyer: Thomas H. Lynn
Seller: Flippin Good Home Buyers
Date: 12/26/18

123 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Steven R. Roszko
Seller: Corey A. Fox
Date: 12/21/18

WESTHAMPTON

108 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: James D. Jackewich
Seller: E. Reginald Bouchard
Date: 12/27/18

WORTHINGTON

272 Cummington Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: 272 Cummington Road RT
Seller: Forest Medicines Sanctuary
Date: 12/28/18

Building Permits

The following building permits were issued during the months of December 2018 and January 2019.

AMHERST

A Nelson, LLC
20 Belchertown Road
$22,000 — Sheetrock, demolish interior walls, install new door, frame basement stairwell

D’Angelo Inc.
48 North Pleasant St.
$45,455 — Install two antennas, remote radio heads, and associated equipment

Frances Goodwin, Jerry Bryant
25 Columbia Dr.
$1,820 — Install snowguards below solar array

Bruce Patterson, Galina Patterson
324 Montague Road
$67,080 — Ground-mount solar array

CHICOPEE

American Tower
645 Shawinigan Dr.
$25,000 — Replace three panel antennas, install six remote radio units and associated equipment

O’Leary-Vincunas No Two, LLC
102 First Ave.
$17,850 — Renovate existing fire sprinkler system

Veden, LLC
55 Main St.
$50,500 — Commercial fit-up for National Ambulance

NORTHAMPTON

Zahoor Mian
60 King St.
$3,500 — Illuminated sign

Northwood Development, LLC
15 Atwood Dr.
$1,500 — Non-illuminated wall sign

PeoplesBank
415 Pleasant St.
$11,500 — Install ATM

Pride Convenience Inc.
375 King St.
$15,000 — Remodel interior space

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$15,000 — Swap three antennas, swap three remote radio units, add six coaxial cables, remove three AISG cables

PALMER

Camp Ramah in New England
39 Bennett St.
$100,000 — Repairs to arts and crafts building due to tree damage

SPRINGFIELD

Ramos Argenis
784 Bay St.
$54,000 — Remodel existing space at auto-service garage, add restrooms, install show window

Blue Tarp Redevelopment Corp.
12 MGM Way
$400,000 — Install filter fabric and gravel fill under pavers at all roof decks

City of Springfield
36 Court St.
$2,500 — Alter office space on fourth floor of City Hall for internal auditor

Five Town Station, LLC
300 Cooley St.
$120,000 — Alter interior tenant space for ATI Physical Therapy

McDonald’s Corp.
386 Main St.
$416,000 — Alterations and accessibility upgrades

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inc.
1000 Hall of Fame Ave.
$2,135,000 — Alter space on Hall of Honor gallery on second-floor mezzanine

Shriners Hospitals for Children
516 Carew St.
$24,000 — Renovate existing space in Room 1202

Vibra Healthcare Real Estate Co. II, LLC
1414 State St.
$20,000 — Replace three antennas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Chandler Holdings, LLC
69-73 William Franks Dr.
$129,500 — Build new drywall partitions, relocate doors and frames, change lighting to LED lighting, hang new acoustical suspended ceilings, change two existing restrooms to handicap-accessible restrooms

Della Ripa Real Estate, LLC
51 Park Ave.
$36,500 — Roofing

Family Nepali & Indian Cuisine
977A Main St.
$10,000 — Install two handicap-accessible bathrooms, install checkout countertop, add double doors to kitchen area

Ievgenil Gusiev
311 Elm St.
$3,800 — Alter interior space for a wedding-dress designer with a fitting room and a handicap-accessible fitting room and bathroom, build a handicap-accessible ramp to enter building

Ronald Laprise
346 Main St.
$14,800 — Install roof-mounted solar array

Opinion

Editorial

Back nearly a quarter-century ago, BusinessWest launched a new recognition program — the first of what would become many: its Top Entrepreneur Award.

And that name pretty much says it all. It’s an award recognizing entrepreneurial spirit — the kind that made this region what it is today, business-wise. The kind possessed by people like Milton Bradley, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson, Mike Kittredge of Yankee Candle, and Prestley and Curtis Blake, who were just 20 and 18, respectively, when they launched Friendly Ice Cream in 1935.

That kind of entrepreneurial spirit lives on today, and it needs to be recognized, because it is that spirit, as much as any effort to lure casinos or subway-car-building companies to the region, that is responsible for the economic vitality we enjoy in this region.

Indeed, BusinessWest now has a number of recognition programs, including the wildly popular 40 Under Forty competition and the Continued Excellence Award that emerged from it, Difference Makers, Healthcare Heroes, and Women of Impact. But the Top Entrepreneur Award may in some ways be the most significant in terms of its ability to recognize excellence and inspire others.

And entrepreneurship is inspiring, because it comes in many forms. There’s the more traditional variety — generally in the form of bringing new products and services to the market. And BusinessWest has recognized individuals who have done that over the years, such as Paul Kozub, creater of V-One Vodka. There are also serial entrepreneurs, like Peter Rosskothen, owner of the Log Cabin and several other businesses, and Bob Bolduc, founder of Pride, who continues to find new ways to expand and improve upon that brand.

There are generations of the same family who have taken an enterprise well beyond its original roots — the Balise family (auto dealerships) the Falcone family (Rocky’s Hardware), and the D’Amour family (Big Y) have been so honored.

And then, there are individuals and groups who would be considered non-traditional and honored because of the manner in which they have brought entrepreneurial thinking to an organization. There have been several winners in this category as well, ranging from former STCC President Andrew Scibelli to former Cooley Dickinson Hospital CEO Craig Melin, to last year’s honorees — the owners and managers of the Springfield Thunderbirds.

Actually, those who have resurrected hockey in Springfield fit into several of those categories, because they’re introducing new products and inspiring an organization to become entrepreneurial in everything it does.

And the same can be said for the Top Entrepreneurs for 2018, the Antonacci family. Indeed, its work also falls into several categories, of you will, especially that of the serial entrepreneur. The various generations have created everything from a waste-hauling operation to a horse-breeding and racing farm; from a family-entertainment complex to a high-end country club. But they have also worked continuously to find new and imaginative ways to expand those ventures and make them even more successful.

Younger generations of the family talked about their grandfather (Sonny Antonacci) as a visionary who could see opportunities where others didn’t — like bottled water during the 1970s, even though he didn’t actually get into that industry. But they possess the same trait themselves as they take GreatHorse, Sonny’s Place, Lindy’s Farm, and especially USA Waste & Recycling to new heights.

The Top Entrepreneur Award was created to recognize entrepreneurship, showcase the many forms it takes, and inspire those looking to follow in the footsteps of some of those now-famous names mentioned earlier.

In all those respects, the many members of the Antonacci family are certainly worthy recipients.

Opinion

Opinion

By Rick Lord

Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) and its 4,000 member companies last week called upon the Legislature and Gov. Charlie Baker to end to the two-year assessment imposed on employers last year to close a financial gap at the state’s MassHealth insurance program for low-income residents.

AIM believes the assessment is no longer necessary because employers last year paid tens of millions of dollars more than anticipated under the levy. Businesses are on track to contribute some $519 million by the time the assessment sunsets at the end of this year instead of the $400 million envisioned under the 2017 legislation.

At the same time, enrollment in MassHealth has fallen as the Baker administration has initiated steps to ensure that only people eligible for benefits receive them. And state tax collections have exceeded targets over the past several months, putting the state on firmer financial footing.

“The conditions that led to the imposition of the surcharge no longer exist. Employers who have paid hundreds of millions of dollars in assessments believe it is fair to look at ending the surcharge in year two,” said John Regan, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at AIM.

The Legislature passed the assessment in July 2017 minus a set of structural reforms proposed by Gov. Baker to place the MassHealth/Medicaid program on a firm financial footing. The assessment fell most heavily upon companies in which employees elect to use MassHealth rather than the employer-sponsored health plan.

An existing assessment called the employer medical assistance contribution increased from $51 to $77 per employee. Employers also were required to pay up to $750 for each worker who receives public health benefits.

Employers may request a waiver from the fees if they prove a hardship. Of 246 such waiver requests, administration officials said they have allowed 99.

Gov. Baker originally proposed a $2,000-per-employee assessment upon companies at which at least 80% of full-time worker equivalents did not take the company’s offer of health insurance, and that did not make a minimum contribution of a $4,950 annual contribution for each full-time worker. That proposal encountered significant opposition from the business community.

AIM member employers are proud to lead the nation in providing healthcare coverage to their employees. Sixty-five percent of Bay State companies offer health-insurance coverage to their workers, compared with 56% of employers nationwide. A full 100% of Massachusetts employers with 200 or more employees offer coverage. 

Employers stand ready to work with policymakers to make long-term structural reforms to both the MassHealth program and the commercial insurance markets to make the financing of healthcare for Massachusetts residents sustainable.

Rick Lord is president and CEO of Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Picture This

Building New Lives

More than two dozen students were recently recognized for completing a five-month ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) program for Puerto Rican evacuees at Holyoke Community College. The Puerto Rican New Arrivals Program started July 23 and concluded Dec. 20 with a recognition ceremony and feast at HCC’s Picknelly Adult and Family Education Center (PAFEC) in downtown Holyoke. The HCC division of Business and Community Services offered the free ESOL program specifically for residents of Puerto Rico who left the island after Hurricane Maria and relocated to Western Mass.

Maria Crespo Santos and Yamilette Gonzalez Caceres share a moment at the ceremony

Students, faculty, and staff from HCC’s Puerto Rican New Arrivals Program celebrate the completion of the program

Investing in Students

An “Introduction to Fire Science” elective class offered at Ware High School and taught by Ware Fire Department Deputy Chief Edward Wloch — one example of project-based learning at the high school — led to an opportunity to take an EMT-B class at the Holyoke Community College satellite located at the Education to Employment (E2E) site in Ware. Students who finished the high-school elective are now exploring careers in fire science and emergency medicine. Area business partners included Baystate Wing Hospital Corp., which provided a matching grant of $640 that covered half the tuition and textbooks for the EMT course. From left: Michael Moran, president of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing Hospital; students Valentina Towne, Morgan Orszulak, and Joe Gagnon; Wloch; students Seth Bourdeau, Felicity Dineen, and Jordan Trzpit; and Ware Superintendent of Schools Marlene DiLeo.

From left: Michael Moran, president of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing Hospital; students Valentina Towne, Morgan Orszulak, and Joe Gagnon; Wloch; students Seth Bourdeau, Felicity Dineen, and Jordan Trzpit; and Ware Superintendent of Schools Marlene DiLeo.

From left: Michael Moran, president of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing Hospital; students Valentina Towne, Morgan Orszulak, and Joe Gagnon; Wloch; students Seth Bourdeau, Felicity Dineen, and Jordan Trzpit; and Ware Superintendent of Schools Marlene DiLeo.

Another Act of Advocacy


The Advocacy Network, a local organization with a mission to promote and protect the health, human rights, and safety of people with developmental disabilities, recently donated $17,000 to Whole Children. The donation was one of the last acts of the group, which announced it is dissolving after more than 60 years of work. “We’re very pleased to support the programs and staff of Whole Children. We know we found the right place,” said Advocacy Network board member Ed Orzechowski. Whole Children was started in 2004 by a group of parents looking for after-school programs for their children with intellectual disabilities or autism. It joined with Springfield-based Pathlight in 2010 and has expanded to serve some 600 adults, teens, and children each year in a variety of recreation, performing-arts, and enrichment programs.

Launching a New Brand


Consolidated Health Plans (CHP), a Springfield-based accident- and health-insurance Berkshire Hathaway company, recently announced the launch of a new brand name and brand identity for three organizations: Consolidated Health Plans, Commercial Casualty Insurance Co., and Atlanta International Insurance Co. The organizations will be branded under the marketing name of Wellfleet, and the company names are changing to Wellfleet Group, Wellfleet Insurance Co., and Wellfleet New York Insurance Co., respectively.
Consolidated Health Plans President and CEO, Drew DiGiorgio, right, with company founder Kevin Saremi at CHP’s recent 25th anniversary celebration at the Basketball Hall of Fame. At left: from left, CHP employees Maureen Brunelle, Karen O’Connor, Susan Daley, and Amanda Noel.

Consolidated Health Plans President and CEO, Drew DiGiorgio, right, with company founder Kevin Saremi at CHP’s recent 25th anniversary celebration at the Basketball Hall of Fame. At left: from left, CHP employees Maureen Brunelle, Karen O’Connor, Susan Daley, and Amanda Noel.