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Tightening Access to Criminal Records

By BusinessWest Staff April 17, 2018

Opinion

By Brad McDougall

The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a criminal-justice reform bill that narrows the ability of employers to research the criminal records of job applicants, but also provides legal protection from negligent-hiring claims to companies that are unable to view a sealed criminal record.

The state Senate and House of Representatives both passed the measure with overwhelming majorities. Gov. Charlie Baker must now decide to sign or veto it.

Inclusion of the negligent-hiring provision grew out of discussions brokered by Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) last summer between sponsors of the bill and employers who rely upon criminal background checks through the state Criminal Offender Records Information (CORI) system. The provision protects employers that conduct background checks and end up hiring individuals with criminal records that are sealed, expunged, or no longer available to employers.

Among its key elements, the reform bill:

• Accelerates the ability of offenders to seal records from 10 years to seven years for felonies and from five years to three years for misdemeanors;

• Raises the threshold that defines felony larceny from $250 to $1200, thus classifying more cases as misdemeanors that can be quickly sealed or expunged;

• Assures that cases dismissed before arraignment do not appear on criminal records;

• Assures that youthful-offender cases tried in juvenile court are treated as juvenile instead of adult CORI;

• Allows expungement of non-serious cases up to age 21 (both juveniles and young adults); and

• Prevents employers from inquiring about sealed or expunged cases.

Organizations that serve vulnerable populations, such as school systems or nursing homes, would continue to have broader access to criminal records.

Brad McDougall is vice president of Government Affairs for Associated Industries of Massachusetts.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 17, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of March 2018.

AMHERST

Amherst Auto Express
118 South East St.
Amher Mikhchi

Amherst Martial Arts
48 North Pleasant St.
Annie Schwarz

The Athena Initiative
226 Pine St.
Julia Khan

Custom Events
330 Pine St.
Koren Berrio

Ichiban Asian Bistro
104-106 North Pleasant St.
Zhao Liu Wang

Jake’s at the Mill
68 Cowls Road
Jake’s Eggs Inc.

Merchants Bancard Services, LLC
20 Arbor Way
Ronald Cooper

Ray Radigan Illustration
495 West St., Unit 2A
Ray Radigan

BELCHERTOWN

A.W.S. Designs
8 Diane Dr., #3
Andrew Serra

Chet and Son Painting
99B Hamilton St.
Robb Kapinos

Guest House Educational Services
7 Ledgewood Circle
Saki Santorelli

Heavenshopeunveiled.com
281 Chauncey Walker St., #540L
Kerry Lebrun

CHICOPEE

FitChics Unleashed
711 James St.
Jessalyn Franceschina

Hashbury Headshop East Street
151 East St.
Frank Cincotta

J.L. Bruso Electrical Services
135 Davenport St.
Jerome Bruso

Purpose Built Motorcycles, LLC
63 Britton St.
John Freeman Jr.

Ripple Innovation
39 Bell St.
Robert Fitzgerald III

Surf-n-Degs
345 Chicopee St.
Keith Czeswiec

Wink Lash Boutique
51 Cabot St.
Xiomara Marrero, Luis Marrero

DEERFIELD

Bittersweet Bakery & Café, LLC
470 Greenfield Road
Laura Newton

EASTHAMPTON

Al Sanchez Construction
286 Main St.
Albert Sanchez

Dinner by Kids
11 Fairfield Ave.
Shelly Greenstein

Ora Care
116 Pleasant St.
Violet Hall, Mark Hall

Shift Healing Arts
152 Northampton St.
Samantha Tanguay

EAST LONGMEADOW

Hit Harder Fitness, LLC
632 North Main St.
Kimberly Ewing

Kloee, LLC
270 Benton Dr.
David Thor

Making Waves
143 Shaker St.
Maureen Dempsey

Maureen’s Sweet Shoppe
6 Center Square
Maureen Dempsey

HADLEY

Bottom-Line Body Work
8 River Dr.
Saskia Cote

Hadley Design Works
15 Sunrise Dr.
Patrick Hayes

Hill Resource and Design
15 Cold Spring Lane
Christopher Hill

T. Kicza Plumbing & Heating
7 Mount Warner Road
Timothy Kicza

HOLYOKE

Bourque Landscape Construction
1280 Dwight St.
Christopher Bourque

City Shoes Plus
347 High St.
Roberto Rivera

Coamo Fashion
343 High St.
Alberto Berrios

Friends of the Holyoke Council on Aging
291 Pine St.
Mary Contois

Julio Auto Repair
775 High St.
Julio Quinones, Luis Ruiz

The Parlorfaded Co., LLC
230 Sargeant St.
Jose Dones, Antonia Santiago

Rachel Chaput Photography
496 Whitney Ave.
Rachel Chaput-Merriam

R.M. Painting
97 Martin St.
Laura Matta

Shake Shake Cup
50 Holyoke St.
Jennifermae Chui, Hoi Kwan Chui-Zhao

Sol Caribe Restaurant
351 High St.
Jacqueline Sanchez

Union Property Management Co.
64 West Glen St.
Cliff Laraway

LUDLOW

CTS Citywide Towing
125 Carmelinas Circle
Charles Thans III

Deb’s
300 West Ave.
Deborah Peterson

Iron Duke Brewing, LLC
100 State St., Suite 122
Michael Marcoux, Nicholas Morin

Moonlight Café
7-389 East St.
Ten-90 Inc.

O’Keefe’s Farm and Nursery
1084 Center St.
Ryan O’Keefe

Salon Accents
247 East St.
Leslie Morrow, Lisa Taylor

NORTHAMPTON

Angelo’s Barber Shop
2 Conz St.
AnnMarie LaBonte

Ann Xtra Hand
33 Roe Ave.
Patricia Rick

Belcher Woodworking
625 Spring St., Apt. 2
Adam Belcher

Bidwell Advisors
19 Forbes Ave.
Dennis Bidwell

Clea L. Paz-Rivera
261b Riverside Dr.
Clea L. Paz-Rivera

East Coast Closing
90 Conz St.
Gary Bowen

Leading the Way Doggie Daycare
18 Chestnut St.
Melissa Mehlman

Northampton Concrete
400 Westhampton Road
Stephen Calcagnino

Northampton Pottery
102 Main St.
Kristin O’Neill

Port
202 Main St.
Benjamin Glushien

S & S Infinite Mobile Inc.
90 King St., Unit 1
Zainab Mirzale

To the Moon and Back
50 Williams St.
Jordan Reed

PALMER

Marlene’s Beauty Salon
1461 North Main St.
Jean Ciukaj

Pioneer Valley Weddings
3205 Main St.
Abaigeal Duda

Wintergreen Inc.
3014 Pine St.
Anne Bernardin

SPRINGFIELD

Alex Drywall
100 Champlain Ave.
Barbara Lewko

Allgreen Pest Control
26 Lockwood Ave.
Daniel Morin

B.E. Corp.
358 Page Blvd.
Judit Duran

Batteries Plus Bulbs
1300B Boston Road
Batteries Plus, LLC

Beyond Glamorous
524 Main St.
Latisha Smith

City Jake’s Café
1573 Main St.
Ronald Crochetiere

D & E Painting
295 Main St.
Daniel Black

De Jeri
1655 Boston Road
Desiree Parker

Dragun League Inc.
194 Overlook Dr.
Michael Jones

Family Home Improvement
11 Brigham St.
Kevin Torres

Italiapino Property Management
12 Filmer St.
Hazzel Di’Dio

J.E. Construction
54 Montgomery St.
Jason Enos

Jenna Lynn Photography
45 Lyndale St.
Jenna Whalen

Lulu’s Transport
47 Brittery St.
Luz Morales

Merrill’s Superette
60-62 High St.
Shazia Nizam

Midas
1160 Boston Road
Paulina Anderson

McClain Trucking
244 Sumner Ave.
Tyrone McClain

New Day Spa
803 Belmont Ave.
Li Ma

Nine Iron Auto Transport
35 Bryant St.
James Smith

Santiago Towing
193 Taylor St.
Jose Santiago

Smoke n Vape Shop
117 State St.
Riswan Raufdeen

Starbucks Monarch Place
1 Monarch Place
Columbus Hotel Management

Tejada Diaz Market
693 State St.
Martin Tejada

True Clean Express
72 Melha Ave.
Edgardo Garcia

Unique Property Services
93 Hancock St.
Ivonnett Guzman

WESTFIELD

Broadbrook Landscap & Irrigation
546 Southampton Road
John Muller

Holly’s Hair
45 Meadow St.
Holly Curtiss

Instrument Technology Inc.
33 Airport Road
Transom Scopes Inc.

Players Edge
99 Springfield Road
Brian Alves

Roy’s Custom Carpentry
15 Victoria Circle
Roy Ripley

Whip City Tai Chi
102 Putnam Dr.
Leonard Burlingame Jr.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Hearing Aids
425 Union St.
Jeffrey Halls

Beauty Nail Care & Nail Supply
366 Memorial Ave.
Long Hai Ly

C.JO.ART
324 Lancaster Ave.
Carly Haaga

Fireside Designs
1769 Riverdale St.
P & P Marketing Inc.

First & Last Impressions
110 High Meadow Dr.
Irene Dejackome

Hydrodog
640 Elm St.
Joseph Maple Jr.

Marilyn’s Sweet Delights
46 Lotus St.
Marilyn’s Sweet Delights

Nailtique Spa
1817 Riverdale St.
Nghia Nguyen

On the Level Floor Covering & Home Improvements
142 Nelson St.
Mike Blanchard

Quality Aesthetics Dental
203 Circuit Ave.
Sardor Usmonov

Real Estate Careers Institute
776 Westfield St.
Patrick Nolan

Siciliano Salon
1362 Westfield St.
Michael Siciliano, Brenda Siciliano

T.W. Ross Property Services, LLC
368 Hillcrest Ave.
Terry Ross

WILBRAHAM

Cleanicity Housekeeping
4 Evengeline Dr.
Lisa Payson

Ruth’s Pie
31 Ruth Dr.
April Beston

Threaded Genes
463 Springfield St.
Amanda Stawas, Sandra Sweeney, Deborah Burke, Marissa Burke

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Agenda Departments

Women’s Leadership Conference

April 6: Lena Waithe, the actor, producer, and writer who, in 2017, became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy Award for comedy writing, will be interviewed during Bay Path University’s 23rd annual Women’s Leadership Conference (WLC). The one-day event has become the region’s prime women’s leadership event for professional networking and enrichment. Waithe first made headlines in front of the camera as Denise in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Master of None. She co-wrote the “Thanksgiving” episode, for which she won the Emmy for Best Writing in a Comedy Series. As a writer, she is the creator and executive producer of The Chi, a coming-of-age story that follows six interrelated characters in Chicago’s South Side. As a producer, her credits include the upcoming film Step Sisters. She was also a producer on the Sundance darling Dear White People and Tiffany Johnson’s short film Ladylike, which can be found on YouTube. Delivering the WLC’s morning keynote address will be noted social psychologist Amy Cuddy, who teaches at Harvard Business School and is a New York Times bestselling author. Focusing on the power of nonverbal behavior, prejudice, and stereotyping and how people can affect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, Cuddy teaches thousands of people how to become more present, influential, and satisfied in their professional and personal lives. Keynote speakers will share their perspectives on this year’s conference theme, “Be Curious,” motivating and inspiring attendees to engage curiosity in their daily lives. Nancy Shendell-Falik, Lisa Tanzer, and Kirk Arnold, regional leaders in the fields of healthcare, retail, and technology, will discuss the obstacles they’ve overcome during a lunchtime panel with a moderator and an opportunity for audience questions. Additionally, breakout sessions will be led by Stephen Brand, executive director of Global Learning & Development, Strategic Alliances at Bay Path; Cy Wakeman, president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership; Dr. Tasha Eurich, organizational psychologist, blogger, and New York Times bestselling author; and Linda Galindo, renowned speaker, author, and educator on organizational and individual accountability. Bay Path University’s Women’s Leadership Conference has garnered more than 22,000 attendees and featured more than 150 prominent speakers throughout its history. For further information on the conference and to register, visit www.baypathconference.com.

Alzheimer’s Benefit Gala

April 7: The Pioneer Valley Friends of Alzheimer’s Assoc. will hold its fourth annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Gala at the Log Cabin in Holyoke starting at 5:30 p.m. The festivities will include live entertainment, food, and raffles. Entertainment will include the Blend, Richie Mitnick and Friends, and Now’s the Time Jazz Sextet. Ashley Kohl will serve as the evening’s host. The event will feature the sale of artwork created by residents of assisted-living and skilled-nursing communities located throughout Western Mass. This part of the program — “Painting the Face on Alzheimer’s” — will include art that was created using the ‘memories method,’ which focuses on the process of creating by encouraging self-expression through art among those facing dementia. This year, Seymour Frankel will receive the Distinguished Fundraiser Award for his fundraising efforts for the last 23 years in support of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. For many years, he has been the largest donor to support the walk. The evening’s proceeds will fund various educational programs for the local Alzheimer’s Assoc. chapter, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and referral services for families who have loved ones with the disease. Tickets are $50 per person or $475 for a table of 10. For online ticket orders, visit www. eventbrite.com. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Claudette Smart at (413) 636-5462 or [email protected]. Make checks payable to PVFAA (Pioneer Valley Friends of Alzheimer’s Assoc.) at P.O. Box 164, Agawam, MA 01001.

Valley Community Development Celebrates 30 Years

April 12: In honor of its 30-year anniversary, Valley Community Development will hold a celebration at Hadley Farms Meeting House, and Executive Director Joanne Campbell announced that the organization’s $400,000 anniversary fundraising goal has been met, including $32,000 raised from first-time donors to the nonprofit. Campbell said the celebration is one new way to educate community members about the nonprofit’s mission to empower people with low and moderate incomes to manage and improve the quality of their lives through the development of affordable housing, economic opportunity, and small-business development. The event is open to the public and will kick off with a cocktail reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Dinner and the keynote speaker, Charles Blow, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times, will follow from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $125 and are available online by visiting valleycdc.com. Blow writes about politics, public opinion, and social justice. He is a CNN commentator and was a Presidential Visiting Professor at Yale University last year. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir Fire Shut Up in My Bones, which tells his story of growing up in the Deep South with a fiercely driven mother and four brothers, and his escape after a trauma. At the celebratory event, Blow will speak on the general theme of social justice. “It will be very timely and appropriate for the work we’re doing right now,” said Campbell. “Valley Community Development is involved in navigating the crisis in housing and serving people with very low incomes. We collaborate with regional and local organizations to work on these local issues.”

‘Protecting Your Assets’

April 18: Springfield Partners for Community Action Inc. will host “Protecting Your Assets Part III” starting at 6 p.m. at Springfield Central Library, 220 State St. The event is in recognition of National Financial Literacy Month and is free and open to the public. Call (413) 263-6500 to reserve a seat. This year’s panelists include Julius Lewis of the Metrocom Group and the Lewis and Marrow Financial Hour, which airs Wednesdays on STCC radio; and attorney Sara Miller, who specializes in elder law and estate planning. New this year is attorney Martin O’Connor, an authority on tax issues and who helps low-income, non-English-speaking taxpayers understand their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers. “I am sure there will be something for everyone, along with great information sharing,” said Paul Bailey, executive director at Springfield Partners.

Caritas Gala

April 21: Plans are underway for Mercy Medical Center’s second annual Caritas Gala at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The gala, with its Motown-inspired theme “Reach Out,” will raise funds to support Mercy Behavioral Health Care and the Mercy Emergency Department’s Opioid Community Outreach for education, intervention, and treatment. Dr. Mohamed and Kimberly Hamdani, along with Paul and Anna Mancinone, are honorary chairpersons for the Caritas Gala. Longtime supporters of Mercy Medical Center, Dr. Hamdani has served as chairman of Surgery, chairman of Credentials, and president of the medical staff at Mercy, and Paul Mancinone serves on the board for Trinity Health Of New England. The Caritas Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, live entertainment from the band Motor City Magic, and a silent auction. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m., following by a live auction and dancing until midnight with music from the band Radiance. Preregistration is required by Friday, March 23. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Caritas Gala, visit www.mercycares.com/caritas-gala.

Mayors’ Economic Forum

April 26: “Mayors Meet Millennials” is the title of the 2018 New England Knowledge Corridor Mayors’ Economic Forum at Goodwin College in East Hartford, Conn. The program begins with coffee and conversation from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by the conference program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Participating mayors include Domenic Sarno (Springfield), Richard Kos (Chicopee), Marcia Leclerc (East Hartford), Erin Stewart (New Britain), and Luke Bronin (Hartford). Registration options and more information will be available soon.

Excel Skill Training

May 14-18: Tech Foundry will offer a four-day Excel skill training the week of May 14-18 (every day but May 16) from 9 a.m. to noon at 1391 Main St., ninth floor, Springfield. Because its first Excel class offered to area companies and their employees was such a success, Tech Foundry is eager to meet the Excel needs of more area employers and their employees. Hundreds of workers in the Pioneer Valley alone use Excel on a daily basis, yet only a small fraction have the training and skill needed to maximize job success and productivity. The class will cover advanced formulas; tables and formatting; conditional formatting; advanced charting; pivot tables and pivot reporting; VBA and macros; using Excel productively; data tables, simulations, and Solver; Excel integration; and optimizing Excel. The cost per student is $750. To register, e-mail [email protected]. Employers with fewer than 100 employees are eligible for a 50% tuition reimbursement from Commonwealth Corp.

40 Under Forty Gala

June 21: BusinessWest’s 12th annual 40 Under Forty Gala is a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2018, which will be unveiled in the April 30 issue of BusinessWest. Also, the fourth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. The 40 Under Forty sponsors include PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), Isenberg School of Management, Health New England, the MP Group, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, Renew.Calm, and partner YPS of Greater Springfield. Tickets will go on sale soon at $75 per person (tables of 10 available), and the event always sells out quickly. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected].

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Joanne Gahrmann v. Magic Wings Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury

Filed: 1/29/18

Margaret Q. Babbitt v. the J.N. Phillips Co., LLC d/b/a JN Phillips Auto Glass, et al

Allegation: Negligence; plaintiff was exposed to and inhaled glass dust and fragments left in car after windshield replacement, causing injury: $2,781.22

Filed: 2/15/18

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Miguel Lopez v. Seniority Social Adult Day Care Inc. and Susan A. Shapiro

Allegation: Negligent maintenance of property; slip and fall causing injury: $5,523

Filed: 2/12/18

Breckwood Realty, LLC v. One Rate Wireless, LLC, DIGICOMMA Inc., and DIGICOMCT Inc.

Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $11,123.81

Filed: 3/2/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Pride Convenience Inc. v. Fletcher Donuts, LLC

Allegation: Breach of contract: $25,000+

Filed: 2/20/18

Julianne Dandy v. The Skin & Body Boudoir, LLC

Allegation: Negligence causing injury; breach of implied and express warranties: $154,489.80

Filed: 2/21/18

John P. Rydzak Sr. v. B.E. Donuts d/b/a Dunkin’ Donuts

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $60,520

Filed: 2/22/18

Ronald Jackson v. Way Finders Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $11,500

Filed: 2/23/18

Elena Ocasio v. Marino Realty Corp. and E and J’s Landscaping Service, LLC

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $100,000

Filed: 2/26/18

Lisandra Virella, personal representative of the estate of Emmanuel Virella v. Kimberly Rutherford, M.D. and Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons of Western New England, LLC

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $25,000+

Filed: 2/26/18

Matthew Brennan v. Pioneer Valley Condominium Assoc.

Allegation: Negligence, breach of implied warranty of habitability; slip and fall causing injury: $51,920.11

Filed: 2/27/18

Donna Bourget v. Tri State CDL Training

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $34,325.18

Filed: 3/6/18

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Interland Real Estate, LLC v. Urban Power USA Inc. and Mark Maynard

Allegation: Unpaid rent, use, and occupancy; damages to property: $22,471.04

Filed: 2/21/18

Charles Hopkins v. Jones Group Realtors; Gerald Jones, broker; and Micki Anderson, agent

Allegation: Breach of fiduciary duty of confidentiality; defendents negligently maintained personal and confidential information, allowing unknown others to defraud plaintiff: $15,000

Filed: 3/2/18

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Brenda Liimatainen v. Nancy A. Balin, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $75,000

Filed: 2/22/18

Denise Wickland v. Kristen Kelly, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $30,000

Filed: 2/27/18

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Departments Picture This

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Celebrate Springfield

DevelopSpringfield hosted its seventh annual Celebrate Springfield Dinner on March 21 at the MassMutual Center. Nick Fyntrilakis, DevelopSpringfield’s chairman, shared a presentation on highlights of DevelopSpringfield’s first 10 years. Proceeds will support DevelopSpringfield’s redevelopment initiatives, projects, and programs.

From left, Liz O’Gilvie of the Springfield Food Policy Council; Jay Ash, Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development; and Laura Masulis of MassDevelopment

From left, Bob Bolduc, founder of Pride Stores, and Joan Kagan, president and CEO of Square One, received the Partners in Progress Award, while Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (represented by Sarno’s Chief of Staff Denise Jordan) received the first-ever Cornerstone Award. The awards recognized the honorees for their efforts to create a strong community and their commitment to economic development and revitalization in Springfield.

Will of the People

Florence Bank recently presented $100,000 in awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to 57 area nonprofits through its 16th annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program during an event at the Garden House at Look Memorial Park. The funds will support libraries, schools, police, fire departments, hospitals and hospices, and other organizations that benefit people of all ages, as well as animals and the environment. The bank reached the $1.05 million mark in terms of grants made over nearly two decades to 144 community nonprofits. (Photos by Evan Fogarty)

Niki Lankowski and Michael Skillicorn of Grow Food Northampton celebrate the receipt of their Customers’ Choice Community Grant.

Florence Bank President and CEO John Heaps Jr., right, shakes hands with Carmine DiCenso, executive director of Dakin Humane Society, the top program recipient with a $5,000 award.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of March 2018.

AGAWAM

Joseph Baldarelli
314 Silver St.
$15,000 — Demolish building, remove debris, and level site

Dragon Paradise, LLC
270 Main St.
$5,000 — Build-out for a small office

Dragon Paradise, LLC
270 Main St.
$1,000 — Build-out for a small office

J & J Agawam Realty Associates, LLC
1282 Springfield St.
$5,250 — Install frozen chest in back room

LRB Realty Trust, LLC
1804 Main St.
$10,000 — Replace three existing remote radios with three new ones, and add three new remote radios to tower

Pine Creek Agawam, LP
67 Hunt St.
$28,000 — Rooftop solar array and staging of solar racking

AMHERST

Central Amherst Realty Trust
33-37 East Pleasant St.
$1,000 — Install smoke detector and CO detector

Route 9 Real Estate Inc.
213 College St.
$37,000 — Install cooler system and raise basement floor

Stavros Center for Independent Living
210 Old Farm Road
$68,820 — Install rooftop photovoltaic system

CHICOPEE

Liquors 44
1461 Memorial Dr.
$16,000 — Modify fire sprinkler system

Natasha Quiles, Hector Quiles
144 Broadway
$16,850 — Replace windows and door, install drywall, install suspended ceiling, install interior door at separation of business and storage garage

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Academy
18 Academy Lane
$15,155 — Install roof-mounted solar panels

Deerfield Academy
11 Wells St.
$19,610 — Install roof-mounted solar panels

EASTHAMPTON

City of Easthampton
Lownds Avenue
Replace 10 support posts to roof structure at ballfields

Norwich Properties, LLC
24 Briggs St.
$17,400 — Install new HVAC system with associated ductwork

GREENFIELD

Brycar, LLC
191 Shelburne Road
$4,800 — Install air-source heat pump consisting of one indoor unit and one outdoor unit

Erin Miner
469 Bernardston Road
$3,500 — Replace three windows, remove siding, and install new aluminum coil trim

R & D Vic Corp. Inc.
204 Main St.
Erect two signs onto building

R & D Vic Corp. Inc.
204 Main St.
$20,000 — Demolish section of interior wall to make doorway, replace ceiling tiles, extend hood, and frame walls in basement room

Sandri Realty Inc.
416 Federal St.
$8,000 — Repair damaged roof overhang

Sherman Realty, LLC
240 Mohawk Trail
$1,379.99 — Install new window and new opening

SMR Greenfield Trust
324 Main St.
$33,500 — Repair water-damaged drywall, ceilings, and finishes

Town of Greenfield
402 Main St.
$4,067 — Demolish five feet of wall for access to drinking fountain, construct five feet of wall to conceal plumbing for new fountain, and relocate horn strobe and emergency lighting

LONGMEADOW

The Longmeadow Mall, LP
827 Williams St.
$9,000 — Construct demising wall to separate future tenants

LUDLOW

Epiroc
151 Carmelinas Circle
$1,000 — Non-illuminated sign

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
123 Haydenville Road
$2,000 — Modify telecommunications tower by replacing three antennas with three new antennas and adding ancillary equipment

City of Northampton
300 North Main St.
$85,000 — Replace roof on central building at Look Memorial Park, replace windows and exterior light fixtures

City of Northampton
300 North Main St.
$143,000 — Renovate two bathrooms at Pines Theater at Look Memorial Park

Crown Castle
22 Atwood Dr.
$25,000 — Replace three existing wire antennas and add three remote radio units on wireless facility

Ford of Northampton
968 Bridge Road
$1,200 — Non-illuminated logo sign

Ford of Northampton
968 Bridge Road
$1,200 — Non-illuminated wall sign

SPRINGFIELD

Amerco Real Estate Co.
88 Birnie Ave.
$32,200 — Temporary office and showroom renovations

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$72,583 — Interior renovation in wound-care unit of Baystate Medical Center

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
12 MGM Way
$12,052,274 — Interior tenant fit-out for Regal Cinemas at MGM Springfield

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
12 MGM Way
$838,696 — Interior tenant fit-out for Top Golf at MGM Springfield

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
12 MGM Way
$549,676 — Interior tenant fit-out for Indian Motorcycle at MGM Springfield

Crown Castle
90 Memorial Dr.
$25,000 — Install three replacement wireless antennas on AT&T cellular tower

Mercy Medical Center
299 Carew St.
$115,825 — Interior renovation to medical office space on third floor of Mercy Medical Center

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
$300,000 — Interior renovations at Judd Gymnasium for Admissions and YMCA relocation

WARE

Bari Sons Inc.
75 East St.
$5,000 — Double-sided aluminum sign with digital display

Bari Sons Inc.
75 East St.
$5,000 — Four-sided sign with aluminum composite material and vinyl graphics

Bari Sons Inc.
75 East St.
$5,000 — Double-sided sign with vinyl graphics

Crown Castle
82 Coffey Hill Road
$20,000 — Remove and replace three antennas, add three antennas, and add three remote radio heads to existing Sprint antenna array

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Chris Nekitopoulos
91 Union St.
$48,000 — Roofing

Barry Park
1261 Westfield St.
$7,000 — Install a section of a walk-in cooler to left side of front vestibule

Peter Samberg
1346 Elm St.
$13,625 — Install rooftop solar photovoltaic system and all associated equipment

Saremi, LLC
456 Main St.
$43,000 — Repair damage to interior, including insulation, sheetrock, electrical, and plumbing; repair roof area

WESTFIELD

Constance Adams
354 Root Road
$7,600 — Erect two high tunnel greenhouses

Hinckley Holdings, LLC
City View Road
Construct tobacco barn

Savage Arms Inc.
100 Springdale Road
Construct new steel structure

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Departments 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

336 Legate Hill Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Tucker J. Mientka
Seller: Rockwell J. Lively
Date: 03/01/18

COLRAIN

261 Greenfield Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lisa M. Bottego
Seller: Suzanne R. Warsaw
Date: 03/05/18

DEERFIELD

23 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $260,336
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Nancy J. Hayes
Date: 03/09/18

5 Memorial St.
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Andrew Shilling
Seller: Robert Hale
Date: 03/02/18

73 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Carol J. Gritz
Seller: Carol J. Gritz
Date: 03/02/18

Sugarloaf St. (off)
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Ragus LLC
Seller: Carol J. Gritz
Date: 03/02/18

GREENFIELD

109-113 School St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Noyes Properties LLC
Seller: DCTL LLC
Date: 03/01/18

LEVERETT

91 Long Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Gordon Kramer
Seller: Christopher J. Kusek
Date: 02/28/18

15 Number 6 Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeremiah R. Berlin
Seller: Melanie Fletcher-Howell
Date: 03/08/18

7 Old Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Ashley Winn
Seller: Diane E. Bella
Date: 02/28/18

LEYDEN

161 Eden Trail
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Peter B. Koppenheffer
Seller: Frederick D. Mesloh
Date: 03/02/18

MONTAGUE

7 Coolidge Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,500
Buyer: Tracy M. Warner
Seller: Belinda Poirier
Date: 03/09/18

22 G St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jade Gonzales
Seller: William Perry
Date: 03/09/18

34 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Mary Siano
Seller: William R. Travis
Date: 02/28/18

2 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Pamela B. Kennedy
Seller: Epis Missions Of Western Mass.
Date: 02/28/18

NEW SALEM

264 Wendell Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $326,000
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Goddard
Seller: Byron C. Masi
Date: 02/28/18

NORTHFIELD

198 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Guy E. Gilbert
Seller: Paul W. Prest
Date: 03/09/18

61 East St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Denise A. Paquin
Seller: Lippack, S. Hope, (Estate)
Date: 02/26/18

638 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Emory K. Kristof
Seller: Stephen M. Cordery
Date: 03/01/18

ORANGE

131 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $167,900
Buyer: Thomas M. Boudreau
Seller: Kathleen J. Johnson
Date: 03/02/18

310 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: KDMK LLC
Seller: North Quabbin Brook RT
Date: 03/02/18

SHUTESBURY

309 Locks Pond Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Amanda D. Shaulis
Seller: Cabral RT
Date: 03/02/18

SUNDERLAND

500 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Dale Brown
Seller: Baoshan Xing
Date: 03/02/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

106 Channell Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Brian J. Perreault
Seller: Jamie N Mercadante
Date: 03/01/18

37 Charter Oak Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Joshua Merritt
Seller: Vitaliy V. Gladysh
Date: 02/28/18

30 Deering St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Sean Collins
Seller: Christine R. Morris
Date: 02/28/18

7 Jasmine Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Joseph Cardaropoli
Seller: Kot, Vadim, (Estate)
Date: 03/09/18

26 Jasmine Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $398,000
Buyer: Richard W. Fearn
Seller: Joseph Kot
Date: 02/28/18

15 King St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Michael Delaney
Seller: Linda S. Carestia
Date: 03/07/18

12 Lenox St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: NSP Residential LLC
Seller: James M. Lewis
Date: 02/27/18

803 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Vladimir Sidorovnin
Seller: John D. West
Date: 03/09/18

16 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $208,900
Buyer: Melissa Noonan
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 02/26/18

79 Poinsetta St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Daniel Geiger
Seller: Denise A. Browne
Date: 03/09/18

89 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Don Donahue
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/08/18

117 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Joshua Meskill
Seller: William A. Garvin
Date: 02/26/18

639 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vitale Braxtanov
Seller: US Bank
Date: 02/26/18

479 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $222,588
Buyer: V. Mortgage REO 3 LLC
Seller: Lucia Liquori
Date: 03/08/18

18-20 Summer St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: 716 Spring Valley LLC
Seller: Barbara Wojciechowski
Date: 03/01/18

BLANDFORD

5 Glasgow Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Jose O. Deleon-Gonzalez
Seller: Daniel J. Gelina
Date: 03/05/18

4 Huntington Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Dale M. Weaver
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 02/28/18

BRIMFIELD

91 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Vilandre
Seller: Michael R. Partlow
Date: 02/28/18

128 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Christopher S. Elmore
Seller: Lester A. Barton
Date: 03/05/18

155 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Kristy L. Kearns
Seller: Shaun T. Cadoret
Date: 02/26/18

CHICOPEE

145 Beauregard Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Erudite RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/28/18

4 Burton St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $388,000
Buyer: PPK LLC
Seller: Legacy Realty Associates
Date: 03/01/18

50 Carlton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,400
Buyer: Anna S. Vlas
Seller: Edward S. Bury
Date: 02/28/18

5 Cox St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Luis A. Valdez
Seller: Margaret E. Beaupre
Date: 03/09/18

19 Czepiel St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Emily V. Trigilio
Seller: Frank Niemiec
Date: 03/02/18

62 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jessica Sanabria
Seller: Daniel E. Sliwa
Date: 02/28/18

23 Edward St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $124,900
Buyer: Catherine Lafortune
Seller: PP&R Properties LLC
Date: 03/01/18

70 Fletcher Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Desmond Farrell
Seller: Paul D. Menard
Date: 03/02/18

40 Fuller St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Donald J. Ruscoe
Seller: M&G Property Group LLC
Date: 02/28/18

27 Grant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lori Beaudry
Seller: Rivest, Marguerite M., (Estate)
Date: 02/27/18

88 Marcelle St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Elias R. Navarro
Seller: Gene A. Stelzer
Date: 03/01/18

19 Marlborough St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Nicole Ladeau
Seller: Phyllis J. Settembro
Date: 02/28/18

107 South St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Lori A. Germain
Seller: G&D Property Management
Date: 02/26/18

23 Nora St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kellie M. McLaughlin
Seller: Christian Kosinski
Date: 03/06/18

25 Ohio Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Braman
Seller: James A. Maynard
Date: 03/09/18

135 Stebbins St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,400
Buyer: Adam J. Chapdelaine
Seller: Donald R. Chapdelaine
Date: 03/05/18

75 Valier Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Paul R. Turgeon
Seller: Mary Gay
Date: 03/06/18

1640 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Anthony R. Witman
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 03/01/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

61 Colony Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $422,500
Buyer: Talal Mhanna
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 02/28/18

Peachtree Road #13
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Cumberland Blues RT
Seller: Donna M. Cabot
Date: 03/05/18

353 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Bryant Biccum
Seller: Donna V. Wheeler
Date: 03/08/18

29 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 88 Casino Terrace LLC
Seller: Worthington, Martha E., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/18

54 Rural Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Adam M. Overlock
Seller: Ross W. Overlock
Date: 02/27/18

84 South Brook Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Spurgeon Wamala
Seller: Constant Ogutt
Date: 03/01/18

20 Speight Arden
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Leanna C. Daniele
Seller: Old Coach Properties LLC
Date: 03/08/18

HAMPDEN

342 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Eric J. Morin
Seller: Donna Ainsworth
Date: 03/08/18

36 Hickory Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lauren N Brodeur
Seller: Jodi A. Brodeur
Date: 03/05/18

413 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: James C. Stephens
Seller: Bradley S. Culhane
Date: 03/07/18

27 Meadow Brook Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Lynch
Seller: Mars Real Properties Inc.
Date: 02/27/18

HOLLAND

184 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Scott M. Jacobs
Seller: Edwin H. Bartolomei
Date: 02/28/18

HOLYOKE

1 Court Plaza
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Holyoke Community Media
Seller: Holyoke Economic Development
Date: 03/06/18

834 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Clara S. Shoemaker
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 03/01/18

29 Joanne Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,100
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michelle A. Beswick
Date: 03/06/18

254-256 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Bex LLC
Seller: Michael F. Tierney
Date: 03/05/18

1212 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Martha L. Brown
Seller: Mikhail Korolev
Date: 03/01/18

37 Sherwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Danielle T. Belliveau
Seller: Michael J. Goss
Date: 02/28/18

35 Valley Heights
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Keyla G. Centeno
Seller: Michael J. Hearn
Date: 03/09/18

80-82 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jeffrey C. Stone
Seller: Michael J. Murray
Date: 03/09/18

LONGMEADOW

128 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Joel A. Arnold
Seller: Allan W. Blair
Date: 02/27/18

33 Crest Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shyel RT
Seller: Wendell W. Ritchie
Date: 03/02/18

29 Dartmouth Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Peter Olesen
Seller: Sasi Penukonda
Date: 03/02/18

67 Elmwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Elizabeth Vasiliades
Seller: Donald T. Ferris
Date: 03/01/18

493 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Tiara L. Warren
Seller: Eugene Adamz
Date: 02/26/18

112 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Alan Caplan
Seller: Muriel Dane
Date: 02/27/18

LUDLOW

1062 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Kevin J. Moyer-Wilkes
Seller: Kristen N Deslauriers
Date: 02/28/18

31 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Daniel R. Kinne
Seller: Desforges, Sylvia, (Estate)
Date: 02/28/18

44 Crest St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $157,600
Buyer: Gina M. Marsan
Seller: Dean A. Moorhouse
Date: 02/26/18

257 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jorge S. Laires
Seller: Jack Nuno
Date: 03/09/18

54 Elm St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Hilario
Seller: MYA Realty LLC
Date: 02/26/18

55 Haviland St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Minh H. Nguyen
Seller: Joanne Mei
Date: 03/09/18

15 Paulding Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Martin J. Gray
Seller: Marie A. Marx
Date: 02/28/18

15 Philip St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $211,500
Buyer: Sandra Auld
Seller: Michael E. Pietras
Date: 02/28/18

25 Simonds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Lynsey A. Burns
Seller: Robert B. Roccanti
Date: 03/07/18

99 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $147,400
Buyer: Joshua Duquette
Seller: Maria E. DosSantos
Date: 02/27/18

7 Ventura St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: David A. Lord
Seller: Donn A. Lord
Date: 03/06/18

MONSON

3 Highland Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Timothy Lomme
Seller: Ross Pelletier
Date: 02/28/18

257 Hovey Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: John C. Durham
Seller: Jeremy D. Durham
Date: 02/27/18

269 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeremy D. Durham
Seller: Cynthia D. Durham
Date: 02/27/18

PALMER

143 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: Eleanor C. Karbon
Seller: Jeffrey D. Staiti
Date: 03/02/18

3109-3111 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $176,505
Buyer: First Guaranty Mortgage
Seller: Curtiss A. Brouthers
Date: 03/05/18

RUSSELL

581 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Liberty
Seller: Elizabeth Massa
Date: 02/28/18

SOUTHWICK

445 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Eugene J. Whitehead
Seller: Todd Doiron
Date: 03/08/18

17 Congamond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $184,600
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Elwyn M. Savage
Date: 03/05/18

139 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Candice D. Ruccio
Date: 03/02/18

11 Meadow Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: David Broderick
Seller: John A. Jeneral
Date: 03/09/18

SPRINGFIELD

384 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Luke M. Hollwedel
Seller: Paul J. Sears
Date: 02/28/18

110 Avocado St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: JVLV Realty LLC
Seller: C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Date: 03/06/18

1122 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Marigold Realty LLC
Seller: Markdon Realty LLC
Date: 03/09/18

1540 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Carmen Rivera
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/07/18

1546 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Lina M. Correa
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 03/08/18

97 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Buckley
Seller: Helen C. Garde
Date: 02/28/18

43 Burton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,900
Buyer: Francisco Rodriguez
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 02/26/18

97 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Wilkie
Seller: Calabrese, Cipriano F., (Estate)
Date: 02/26/18

25 Carlisle St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Frank C. Salas
Seller: Lisa Millett
Date: 03/09/18

672 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Seller: Yellowbrick Property LLC
Date: 03/01/18

98-100 Clantoy St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: William Howell
Seller: David B. Dussault
Date: 02/28/18

48 Clement St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Barry J. Cook
Seller: Hue V. Vu
Date: 03/06/18

78 Coral Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gibbs
Seller: Melvin Sanchez
Date: 02/27/18

102-104 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Zen D. Vo
Seller: Tinh Ngo
Date: 02/28/18

150 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: James L. Hernandez
Seller: Zin Property Solutions
Date: 02/27/18

61 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Shronda N Payne
Seller: Stephanie F. Wilson
Date: 02/28/18

35 Glendell Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Sandra I. Velez
Seller: C. Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Date: 03/09/18

37 Homestead Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Albert Frigugliett
Date: 03/05/18

110 Ithaca St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $241,000
Buyer: Christina M. Leipchack
Seller: Bynum, Michael J., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/18

67 Kane St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Evelyn Onwona
Seller: Michele A. Labelle
Date: 02/27/18

30 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Smash Brothers RT
Seller: MYA Realty LLC
Date: 03/02/18

25 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Leo R. Best
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 03/01/18

403-405 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: Eleanor M. Desautels
Date: 02/28/18

409 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: Eleanor M. Desautels
Date: 02/28/18

29 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Paul Bromwich
Seller: Erica I. Walch
Date: 03/02/18

80 Merrill Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Lantigua
Seller: Gary M. Hullihen
Date: 02/27/18

56-58 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Ninoshka Pineda
Seller: Bakr, Huriya M., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/18

763 Newbury St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,056
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gerard Lacasse
Date: 03/05/18

114 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $116,500
Buyer: Melissa L. Hamelin
Seller: Robert P. Oyler
Date: 02/26/18

140 Odion St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Bianca M. Dellacroce
Seller: Linda T. Lafratta
Date: 03/09/18

1847 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Tyeka Robinson
Seller: Richard Chang
Date: 02/27/18

304 Peekskill Ave.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Edward Sawyer
Seller: Jamie Dupell
Date: 02/28/18

9 Pelham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: NSP Residential LLC
Seller: Alita M. Love
Date: 02/27/18

90 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $173,600
Buyer: Keith J. Clark
Seller: Jared T. Larkin
Date: 02/27/18

128 Phoenix Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,100
Buyer: Abdulkareem Abdulkareem
Seller: Suellen R. Thornhill
Date: 03/01/18

68 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Eavon K. Vaughan
Seller: Earl V. Watson
Date: 02/28/18

60 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,372
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jean D. Moore
Date: 03/01/18

16 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Elvin A. Rivera-Cardona
Seller: Roland R. Prairie
Date: 02/28/18

222 Prentice St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: April Meunier
Seller: Christopher Petropoulos
Date: 03/02/18

41 Queensbury Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nicole Milanes
Seller: Josephine Stabilo
Date: 03/09/18

260 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Shenae Levester
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 02/28/18

10-12 Ranney St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Willie Davey
Seller: Aubin, Roland F., (Estate)
Date: 03/08/18

4 Rogers Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: Eleanor M. Desautels
Date: 02/28/18

6 Rogers Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Mister Mister LLC
Seller: Eleanor M. Desautels
Date: 02/28/18

840 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ramon Baez
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 03/09/18

120 Savoy Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,190
Buyer: Willie L. Gainey
Seller: Ruz M. Martir
Date: 02/26/18

12-14 Standish St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Sharleen Gonzalez
Seller: Michael A. Cotugno
Date: 03/09/18

376-378 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Kerube Farhadi
Seller: Hector R. Rodriguez
Date: 02/28/18

37 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,537
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Danilo O. Feliciano
Date: 02/27/18

90-92 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sabrinna C. Marshall
Seller: Tascon Homes LLC
Date: 03/07/18

119-121 Wellington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: 196-198 Bowdoin St. Realty
Seller: Peter Stathakis
Date: 03/09/18

819 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Birhane H. Haile
Seller: Sargoon Hawil
Date: 03/02/18

43 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Jesus Sanchez
Seller: Rex Ramos
Date: 02/28/18

WESTFIELD

11 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Vadim Plotnikov
Seller: James W. Kaleta
Date: 03/06/18

21 Frederick St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $127,200
Buyer: Park River Properties LLC
Seller: Frank J. Wojtowicz
Date: 03/01/18

35 High Meadow Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Regina Corey
Seller: Karen K. Moriarty
Date: 03/09/18

19 Jefferson St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Angelo Liquori
Seller: John W. Cody
Date: 02/26/18

479 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Viktor Levkha
Seller: Victor Podolyanchuk
Date: 03/01/18

470 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: TNT General Contracting
Seller: Tina Stevens
Date: 03/01/18

468 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: John L. Fisher
Seller: Panagiotis Economopoulos
Date: 02/27/18

WILBRAHAM

902 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Nauset Properties LP
Seller: Judith Rickson
Date: 03/01/18

4 Rice Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Heath D. Fortenberry
Seller: Lyle F. Feinberg
Date: 02/27/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1228 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Dhan Biswa
Seller: Inna Gargun
Date: 02/28/18

112 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Woodcliff Properties LLC
Seller: Ralph E. Dowers
Date: 03/02/18

878 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Carlisle
Seller: Deis, Lloyd A., (Estate)
Date: 02/26/18

Saint Andrews Way #2
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Deborah G. Briancesco
Seller: Country Club Partners LLC
Date: 02/26/18

50 Van Horn St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Paier
Seller: Timothy W. Riley
Date: 02/28/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

80 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Maria T. Cruz
Seller: Eduardo Landaverde
Date: 03/08/18

109 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Weibin Zhang
Seller: Westort, Young K., (Estate)
Date: 03/09/18

943 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Edgardo J. Rothkegel
Seller: David L. Smith
Date: 02/28/18

87 Stony Hill Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Danielle Kadinoff
Seller: Eric M. Cave
Date: 03/06/18

BELCHERTOWN

103 Bardwell St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: John J. Goodwin
Seller: Richard G. Catellier
Date: 02/28/18

141 Franklin St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Adam G. Orszak
Seller: Jacob I. Wheeler
Date: 02/26/18

36 Magnolia Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Zhijun Wang
Seller: J. N Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 03/02/18

CHESTERFIELD

574 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Cody Rida
Seller: Kevin L. Kukucka
Date: 02/28/18

EASTHAMPTON

110 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,791
Buyer: David J. Ciak
Seller: Margaret A. Papalegis
Date: 02/27/18

45 Cherry St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $327,500
Buyer: Katherine L. Bergren
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 03/08/18

60 Line St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Kevin F. Marsh
Seller: Michael A. Splaine
Date: 03/05/18

72 Mount Tom Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brooke Matuszko
Seller: Patrici Laprade-Pasquini
Date: 02/28/18

GOSHEN

17 South Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Michael J. Baines
Seller: Ralmon J. Black
Date: 02/28/18

GRANBY

233 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $291,784
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Susan J. Gilpatrick
Date: 02/28/18

146 Harris St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Kathryn L. Skarbez
Seller: Daniel R. Bernashe
Date: 02/28/18

HADLEY

Grand Oak Farm Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Rosemund LLC
Seller: Deborah M. Mokrzecki
Date: 03/09/18

438 River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Gerald T. Devine
Seller: Lyndell D. Nuttelman
Date: 02/28/18

River Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: John H. Kokoski
Seller: Niedbala, Julianna, (Estate)
Date: 03/01/18

HATFIELD

138 Elm St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Catherine M. Hebert
Seller: Donald E. Acus
Date: 02/28/18

30 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard Geidel
Seller: Margaret R. Hancock
Date: 03/09/18

4 Primrose Path
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Judith A. Strong
Seller: Christine Y. Doty
Date: 02/27/18

HUNTINGTON

23 Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: John J. Montesi
Seller: Paul T. Laurie
Date: 02/26/18

48 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $175,700
Buyer: Andrew B. McCaul
Seller: Jack E. McCaul
Date: 03/09/18

NORTHAMPTON

384 Bridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $237,900
Buyer: Martha A. Pomputius
Seller: Thomas E. Dawson-Greene
Date: 03/09/18

10 Bright St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: 10 Bright LLC
Seller: Ksieniewicz, John W., (Estate)
Date: 02/28/18

227 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Michael W. Miller
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 03/07/18

237 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $575,000
Buyer: Peter S. Fliss
Seller: Rosemund LLC
Date: 03/06/18

19 Ladyslipper Lane
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael G. Reagan
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 03/02/18

1 Lovefield St.
Northampton, MA 01027
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: Robert G. Barber
Seller: Jesse Camp
Date: 03/09/18

53 Maple Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Kelsy Traeger-Sinelnikov
Seller: Mary E. McGuire
Date: 03/01/18

36 Meadow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Alexandra J. Carlson
Seller: Linda M. Didonna
Date: 02/28/18

159 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Durai Rajasekar
Seller: Elizabeth Duca
Date: 02/28/18

83 Pomeroy Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $658,000
Buyer: Deborah M. Henson
Seller: Roger W. Salloom
Date: 02/27/18

21 Reservoir Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Tim Seney Contracting Inc.
Seller: Rocco Lapaire
Date: 03/01/18

36 Ward Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Seth Atkinson
Seller: Harvey M. Lederman
Date: 02/28/18

SOUTH HADLEY

76 Fairview St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Tera E. Bagg
Seller: Kathleen M. Dion
Date: 03/02/18

3 Frederick Place
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $189,500
Buyer: Anthony R. Gomez
Seller: Michael E. Greaney
Date: 03/09/18

47 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Sverchek
Seller: Veronique C. Blanchard
Date: 03/09/18

55 Laurie Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Justin A. Mayotte
Seller: Michael G. Pare
Date: 03/07/18

23 Pine St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Rachel E. Leach
Seller: Paul L. Ribeiro
Date: 02/28/18

10 Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Lori T. Fischetti
Seller: Jennifer L. Lachapelle
Date: 03/02/18

SOUTHAMPTON

College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Eugene R. Labrie
Seller: Denise D. Wayne
Date: 03/01/18

College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $1,200,000
Buyer: Eugene R. Labrie
Seller: Denise D. Wayne
Date: 03/09/18

135 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Nicholas Shea
Seller: Patrick J. Day
Date: 03/09/18

WARE

9-17 Canal St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jeffrey VonDauber
Seller: Canal Street RT
Date: 02/28/18

138 Church St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $187,549
Buyer: Craig S. Dumont
Seller: Pierre Durand
Date: 02/27/18

4 Coldbrook Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Christopher S. Romani
Seller: Emmett Rooney
Date: 02/27/18

2 High Meadow Lane
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Michele Moorhouse
Seller: Luwanda M. Cheney
Date: 03/08/18

4 Longview Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nicorn LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 03/07/18

42 Morse Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Tiffany M. Desrosiers
Seller: Michele L. Moorhouse
Date: 03/06/18

158 North St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Sheila J. Pratt
Seller: Lisa Terry-Jakshtis
Date: 02/28/18

WILLIAMSBURG

52 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Caleb Carriere
Seller: Doranda G. Carriere
Date: 03/09/18

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Bonnivier, Chris O.
13 Beech St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Bonnivier, Linda J.
a/k/a Rancourt, Linda J.
13 Beech St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Bridges, Antwain L.
367 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Briggs, Thomas Edward
107 Red Fox Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Burgos, Andrew
Burgos, Gwendolyn
38 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Casey, Daniel
Casey, Linda
37 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Chistolini, Karen R.
52 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Claudio, Joselito
303 Maple St., Apt. 327
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Clifford, Amanda M.
27 Janelle Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Craig, Andreas
21 Hillmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Curran, Linda M.
51 Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Davis, Robert W.
44 Stagecoach Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Deida, Aida
67 Haumont Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Diane’s Home Day Care
Johnson, Diane E.
42 Bliss St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Farley, Deborah L.
177 Marion St., Ext. 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Frieri, Gino S.
PO Box 2331
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Gonzales, Antonio
181 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Gorham, Evelyn
11 Marble St., Apt 522
Worcester, MA 01603
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Graves, Scott D.
Graves, Jennifer J.
23 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/18

Guba, Eric C.
186 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Isernhagen, Denise J.
35 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Jackson, Yvette
a/k/a Morales, Yvette
a/k/a Rosario, Yvette
31 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Landry, Linda A.
29-31 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Leger, Karen E,
48 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Ogg, Norman
Ogg, Sheila
147 LaBelle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Ortiz, Maribel
101 Saint Kolbe Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Persson, Mark A.
5 King St.
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/21/18

Pybas, Charles E.
345 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Restoration Specialties
Eaton, Alice Knox
Eaton, Wendell Scott
74 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Rodgers, Martin D.
13 Magnolia Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Rogowski, Theresa A.
14 Austin St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Rubin, Bonnie D.
4 Laura Ave., Apt. 2
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Sanchez, Jose Daniel
3 Hill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Shoefly Shoe Salons, LLC
Clark, William T.
4 Shepards Hollow
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Spafford, Amanda J.
a/k/a Lengieza, Amanda J.
30 Olivine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/18/18

Staley, Lisa M.
a/k/a Wallace, Lisa M.
60 King St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Stepus, Tatyana
76 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Thomas, Cynthia D.
120- 122 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Thompson, George E.
50 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Tremblay, Doreen E.
1209 Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Valle Vale International
Valle-Martinez, Ana M.
91 Elmore Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Vazquez-Velez, Argelis Joel
238 Cottage St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/18

Vieu, Keith R.
Vieu, Carla L.
25 Pebblemill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Walter, Peter Vincent
140 Hutchinson Lane
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Williams, Tamara A.
145 Sumner Ave., Apt. 8
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Winiarski, John A.
Winiarski, Debora M.
22 Lord Terrace North
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/30/18

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of March 2018.

AMHERST

DeJong Consulting
81 Pine Grove
Christine DeJong

Ichiban Asian Bistro
106 North Pleasant St.
Chuan Jiao Bistro Inc., Zhao Liu Wang

MyEyeDr.
22 University Dr.
MyEyeDr. Optometry of Massachusetts, P.C.

Yiddish Book Center
1021 West St.
Susan Bronson

BELCHERTOWN

People’s Massage
442 State St.
Mary Hurley

Perfect Arrangements
39 Federal St.
David Paul, Barbara Paul

Seven One Nine
37 Fuller St.
Thomas Cooke

Taubman Tech Consulting
33 Two Ponds Road
Alexander Taubman

ZK Construction
82 South Liberty St.
Zbigbiew Krotki

CHICOPEE

Adams Co.
1033 Chicopee St.
Robert Adams

Alex’s Home Improvement
21 Firest St.
Aleksandr Pereoala

Belladonna Boutique
342 Front St.
Jasmine Santiago

Bruscoe Construction
98 Mount Vernon Road
Jared Bruscoe

D.S. Home Improvements
89 Northwood St.
Dustin Stewart

Gothique
108 Greenpoint Circle
David Collier

J.C. Construction Services
45 Ellerton St.
Juan Carlos Garcia Cortez

Mias y Hermanos
61 Davis Road
Wandy Feliz-Suriel

Peter Boutin Audio Consultants
211 Fuller Road
Peter Boutin

Wil’s Top Quality Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services
274 Carew St.
Wilkid Valcinord

DEERFIELD

40 Conway St., LLC
40 Conway St.
Francis Naida

Ciesluk’s Market
55C North Main St.
Nicole Ciesluk

EASTHAMPTON

Aaron’s Paradise Transportation
1 Lovefield St.
Scott Belleniore, Elizabeth Dube

Ana Knil
116 Pleasant St., Suite 055
Sasanqua Link

Go with the Float, LLC
122 Pleasant St.
Stephen Bryla

Jodoin Home Improvement
15 Jones Dr.
Mark Jodoin

To Dye For, LLC
66 Northampton St.
Alicia Duprey

WT Moore Solutions
45 Maple St.
William Moore

EAST LONGMEADOW

Ascent Laser Aesthetics, LLC
250 North Main St.
Kevin Coughlin

Irina’s
100 Shaker Road
Vladimir Kulenok

Johnson Boys Landscaping
2 Peachtree Road
Robert Johnson

Metamotive Product Development
17 Donamore Lane
Hubert Pfabe

S & P Appraisals
40 Villanova St.
Susan Cunningham

GREENFIELD

Aladdin Food Management Services, LLC
1 College Dr.
Divina Grayson

All About the Promo
13 Cedar St.
Susan Brulotte, John Michelson

Baystate Tax Service
14 Miles St.
Richard L. Holbrook III Associates Inc.

Bonnie B’s Country Kitchen
204 Main St.
Bonnie Brown

Carolyn’s Hair
54 School St.
Carolyn Murray

Community911 Training Inc.
38 Haywood St.
Community911 Training Inc.

CSR Painting Services
28 Pond St.
Colby Roche

Deeply Discounted
51 Phyllis Lane
Dan Tutelya, Yauneni Berun

K Salon
18 Miles St.
Kristina Bergeron

Mattress Outlet
142 Main St.
Harry Foster

MyEyeDr.
489 Bernardston Road
MyEyeDr. Optometry of Massachusetts, P.C.

New England Camper Repair
1399 Bernardston Road
Jeffrey Ennis

Pack the Stilettos Travel Agency
178 Fairview St.
Amy Patt

Semaski Financial
58 Highland Ave.
Jason Semaski

Surviving Addiction Group of Narcotics Anonymous
68 Federal St.
Michael Rosa

LUDLOW

Ray Haluch Inc.
1014 Center St.
Raymond Haluch, Joanne Martins

NORTHAMPTON

Cohn Financial
27 Fort St.
Catherine Smith

Curran and Keegan Financial
48 Round Hill Road, Suite 2
Karen Curran, Molly Keegan

Greg Smith Home Repair
134 Crescent St.
Gregory Smith

Ibby & Eric Photography
351 Pleasant St.
Eric Rzegocki

José Bou Catering Service
261 Florence Road
José Bou

Larian Products
16 Market St.
Paul Ricard

Lucky’s Tattoo and Piercing
37 Main St.
Isaac Torrin

Natasha Campbell Multicultural Clinical Services
16 Center St.
Natasha Campbell

Reconnection Wellness
13 Old South St.
Kathryn Barvainis

Top Shelf Bars
13 Rust Ave.
Nicholas Paine

PALMER

Signature Masonry Inc.
1371 Main St.
David Lane, Edward Libera III

SpudSlingers
175 Summer St.
Mary Shirzadi

SOUTHWICK

Pathways to Healing by Aimee
617 College Highway
Aimee Sawyer

Sunset Ridge Farm
108 Coes Hill Road
Joshua Pilling

SPRINGFIELD

Baystate Hospice
50 Maple St.
Baystate Visiting Nurse Assoc. & Hospice

C & B Landscaping
54 Fallston St.
C & B Snow Removal

CT Truck
59 Lansing Place
Chuong Truong

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
1465 Boston Road
Donald Obitz

Elusive Ryderz
174 Berkshire Ave.
Robert Ruiz

Henry’s Jewelry Store
208 Main St.
Barbara Kamuda

Home Like Management
199 Dickinson St.
Anthony Cardaropoli

Horizon
34 Goodwin St.
Glenroy Bristol

Housemaster
112 Washington Road
Roger Peterson

Innovate413
1350 Main St.
Samalid Hogan

Nails by Tia Lynn
535 Main St.
Tia Fortier

Namco Pools Inc.
1500 Boston Road
William Rauch

New England Motor Cars
720 Berkshire Ave.
Mohammad Burhan

Northgate Dental Center
1985 Main St.
Kavitha Sathya

Parkerview Services Inc.
11 Washington Road
Roger Peterson

The Pocketbookman
618 Belmont Ave.
Byron Brown

Roger’s Electric
11 Perkins St.
Roger Fahringer

Shanndolls Boutique
72 Humbert St.
Shannan Swinton

Sherman Landscaping
111 Alden St.
Devon Sherman

Spiritual Growth Reminder
77 Carver St.
Judith Rady

TTBB & Styles
477 Boston Road
Shawntay Badger

Wallace Trucking
155 Jasper St.
Devon Wallace

Wheeler’s Convenience
597 Dickinson St.
Faiz Rabbani

WARE

Davi Nails & Spa
352 Palmer Road
Linh Le

Needles & Pins
52A Main St.
Joanna Przypek

WESTFIELD

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
291 East Main St.
Landd Corp.

GDM Aircraft
111 Airport Road
Michelle Zemba

Greylock Insurance Agency
30 Court St.
Greylock Financial & Insurance

Lecrenski Bros. Inc.
14 Delmont Ave.
Lecrenski Bros. Inc.

McLellan Machine Co.
571 Southampton Road
Jonathan McLellan

Sweet Aleksandr
177 Meadow St.
Aleksandr Chernov

Wise Vapors
30 Main St.
Wise Vapors

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Commercial Truck Tire Center
1264 Union St.
Holyoke Tire & Auto

D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
1067 Riverdale St.
Landd Corp.

KPC Enterprises
35 Lower Beverly Hills
Pedro Cuello

Scuderi Group Inc.
1111 Elm St.
Salvatore Scuderi

Shangri-La Grocery
753 Union St.
Chitra Rai

Soap by Susan
89 Brookline Ave.
Susan McCarthy

Therafeet
1680 Riverdale St.
Therapeutic Feet Inc.

United Landscaping
96 Southworth St.
Andrei Dobrin

West Side Tire & Auto Service
930 Memorial Ave.
Holyoke Tire & Auto

WILBRAHAM

Bright Wolf
57 High Pine Circle
Joseph Valickus

Caban’s Heating
27 Stony Hill Road
Felix Caban

Grace & Impact
17 Pearl Lane
Lynne Britton

J. Thouin Events
5 Sunset Rock Road
Jessica Thouin

Jones Home Improvement
20 Red Bridge Road
Robert Jones

The Skin Studio
2341 Boston Road, Suite 306
Maegen Arroyo

Total Landscape Construction
9 Hickory Hill Dr.
Marc Bessette

Western Mass Prowash, LLC
1003 Stony Hill Road
Steven Croteau

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Departments Incorporations

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

Agawam

Agawam Dogworks Inc., 860 Suffield St., Agawam, MA 01001. Susan Lamoureux, 76 Tannery Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Dog grooming, care and supplies.

Andy Express Inc., 55 Spring St., Agawam, MA 01001. Andrei Matveev, same. Trucking.

Amherst

WMass Hky Inc., 16 Foxglove Lane, Amherst, MA 01002. Barbara Weinberg, same. Field hockey camps and clinics.

Amherst Family Chiropractic PC, 228 Triangle St., Amherst, MA 01002. Robert Lee Kane, same. Professional chiropractic services.

Chicopee

100 Century Inc., 1057 Montgomery St., Chicopee, MA01013. Amir Paracha, 10 Oakley Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Own manage commercial property.

75 Century Inc., 1057 Montgomery St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Amir Paracha, 10 Oakley Dr., South Hadley, MA 01075. Ownership of gas stations, smokeshops and stores.

Dalton

Ace of Seasons Inc., 105 Pine St., Dalton, MA 01226. Adam Demarsh, same. Remodeling and construction.

Feeding Hills

Worldboycotts.Org Inc., 99 Hope Farms Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Jack Elliot Yasgar, same. Helps organize boycotts enabling people to effect change when there are actions which are discouraging our freedoms.

Pelham

Wolaver Inc., 7 South Valley Road, Pelham, MA 01002. Matthew Wolaver, same. Interactive design, the production for commercial and creative appliances.

Springfield

Simply6ix, 51 Merwin St., Springfield, MA 01107. Sheila Marie Barnes, same. Purpose of the organization is to encourage and inspire single mothers to live life to their fullest potential by providing tools and resources including, but not limited to educational, spiritual, financial, emotional and physical components to achieve our goal.

A & R Distributors Inc., 435 Springfield St., Springfield, MA 01107. Rached Elzinji, 78 Cunningham St., Springfield, MA 01107. General merchandise and tobacco.

A New Springfield: Behind the Numbers

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Since Kevin Kennedy took over as Springfield’s chief Development officer in 2011, he has staged annual “economic-development updates,” as he calls them, in conjunction with the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. The latest one, as you likely know, was staged late last month.

These sessions are, quite obviously, very positive in tone — and there is a discernable cheerleading quality to the proceedings. Some have said this exercise is more of a pep rally than it is an update.

Whatever. The bottom line in this case is the bottom line, as in the total amount of public and private investment in the city since the June 2011 tornado. And that number is now $3.76 billion, which is impressive no matter how you slice it.

It is that large, and that impressive, because of a confluence of eight- and even nine-figure projects that are truly generational in size and scope. These include the $950 million MGM project, certainly, but also the $250 million I-91 viaduct project, and the Union Station renovation initiative and the CRRC railcar factory in East Springfield, both nearly $100 million projects.

But maybe the most impressive thing about that investment total is how much it has grown since last year — more than $450 million, a number that includes large projects announced by MassMutual ($50 million in Springfield, $300 million statewide), Big Y ($35 million), among others.

But what’s more impressive, in our view, are all the smaller but still very significant six- and seven-figure projects that contribute meaningfully to that investment total but also to something even more important — that non-qualitative measure known as momentum.

That list of smaller projects is large and includes everything from the new Dr. Seuss Museum and planned expansion of the Basketball Hall of Fame to new solar-energy plants; from Stearns Square renovation efforts to the restoration of Pynchon Park; from a host of infrastructure projects to a new library in East Forest Park; from the purchase of the old Willys facility in the so-called ‘blast zone’ to the new branch of the UMass Medical School.

It all adds up, and, as we said, not just to a big number that planning officials can toss out at their annual gathering. It also adds to all-important momentum and the sense that Springfield is putting its recent past behind it.

And those numbers do something else, too. They corroborate and validate a broad economic-development strategy — one that uses public investment in everything from transportation to infrastructure; from park projects (like Pynchon Park) to development and cultural districts to generate private investment.

Moving forward, it’s highly improbable that the city will see that investment total increase by nearly a half-billion dollars, although that’s certainly possible.

Smaller increases are far more likely moving forward, and the key is to keep them coming. Now that the city has laid the track, if you will, a phrase Kennedy himself likes to use, the challenge (actually the mandate) is to keep traffic moving on those tracks.

That’s why plans for an aggressive marketing plan are so important. There were a few hundred people at CityStage to hear the economic-development update. A much larger audience needs to hear all they heard — about new building projects, employers choosing to come here, school dropout rates falling, and a city enjoying a huge comeback.

The headlines about this latest update were all about the numbers — or that one big number, $3.76 billion. And that’s understandable. As we said, it’s impressive.

More impressive, though, it’s what’s behind those numbers — a solid strategy that is working.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Briefcase Departments

Local River Advocates Join
National Trend with EPA Lawsuit
GREENFIELD — Last fall, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) joined the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and eight other watershed groups from across Massachusetts to file suit against the EPA and Administrator Scott Pruitt in Boston’s federal district court. Their request of the court is simple: reject EPA’s one-year delay in implementing Massachusetts’ new stormwater permit because stormwater is one of the greatest threats to clean water in Massachusetts. This lawsuit is part of a growing national trend in suing the EPA in order to protect the environment. The CRC argues that Pruitt and the EPA have been hastily rolling back environmental regulations, but mistakes have been made in their haste and disregard for legal process, such as failing to hold required public comment periods or provide rationale for a repeal or delay. Now, environmental groups across the nation are going to court and using these mistakes to successfully halt environmental rollbacks. For example, the courts have prevented the suspension of rules to curb methane emissions and the delay of tougher standards on air pollutants and lead in paint. River advocates fear the updated stormwater permit could be delayed much longer than one year. “We think the EPA’s legal case is fundamentally flawed,” said Andrew Fisk, executive director of the Connecticut River Conservancy. “Pruitt and the EPA have asked for this delay while permit appeals are being decided, but then in the same breath also asked the court to delay judicial review of the appeals. It is clear that EPA is looking at every maneuver they can find to stop doing the right thing for the public’s water.” The river groups are represented by Kevin Cassidy of Earthrise Law Center and Access to Justice Fellow Irene Freidel. Of particular concern is the public-health issue of harmful bacteria flowing to rivers when it rains. About one in five water samples collected by CRC and partners in 2017 from the Connecticut River and tributaries in Massachusetts showed bacteria levels too high for recreation (swimming and/or boating). “Delaying the implementation of this updated permit puts our rivers and our water at risk, which also put our citizens and local economies that use and rely on our rivers at risk,” Fisk continued. “The EPA is charged with implementing the Clean Water Act for the benefit of the public, yet it did not weigh the public’s interest when it slammed the brakes on the MS4 Permit.” That permit regulates stormwater pollution under the federal Clean Water Act. The current MS4 permit was issued in 2003 and was set to expire on May 1, 2008. Instead, it has been administratively continued and remains in effect. A multi-year, multi-stakeholder process for updating the expired permit began in 2008. In April 2016, the EPA issued the updated MS4 permit after many rounds of public comment. The updated permit was set to go into effect on July 1, 2017 but was abruptly delayed by Pruitt and the EPA just two days before that date. The delay will cause existing stormwater projects to move forward with outdated stormwater controls, forcing costly upgrades in the future rather than the lower-cost option of adding updated controls at the time of construction, river advocates say. The delay also ignores the time and money invested by cities and towns that have already implemented new stormwater protection measures in preparation for the new permit to take effect last July. Stormwater is generated from rain and snowmelt that does not soak into the ground. Instead, it flows over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets and driveways, parking lots, and building rooftops into storm drains. During heavy rains, stormwater can flow directly into rivers. Common pollutants in stormwater runoff include antifreeze, detergents, fertilizers, gasoline, household chemicals, oil and grease, paints, pesticides, harmful bacteria, road salt, trash such as plastics and cigarette butts, ammonia, solvents, and fecal matter from pets, farm animals, and wildlife.

Creative Community Fellows
Accepting New England Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — National Arts Strategies (NAS) announced that applications for the Creative Community Fellows program are now open to those living and working in the New England region. NAS is looking for artists, community organizers, administrators, and entrepreneurs who are driving positive change through arts and culture in their communities. Applications are due Sunday, April 22. Creative Community Fellows brings together a group of 25 creative change makers across New England. Fellows will jump-start the program by living and learning together in Vermont for one week in an incubator-like environment, building their skills in strategy, leadership, and design thinking. Over the course of five months, they will take monthly online courses in topic areas such as community development, finding capital and support, budgeting, and more. Together, they will share updates on their projects and meet with leaders in the field who will serve as mentors. Fellows are curious, open, collaborative, and interested in learning new skills and sharing their expertise. They are already doing this work and looking to create and even greater impact. The Barr Foundation has brought this program to New England in order to support creative leaders in the region. Thanks to its support, participation in this program is completely underwritten. “Arts and creativity can play a vital role in engaging communities to spark positive change. It’s our privilege to partner with National Arts Strategies to network and support the development of New England change agents who are artists and leaders across sectors,” said San San Wong, director of Arts & Creativity at the Barr Foundation.

Massachusetts Adds
13,700 Jobs in February
BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 3.5% in February, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts added 13,700 jobs in February. Over the month, the private sector added 13,100 jobs as gains occurred in education and health services; construction; trade, transportation, and utilities; professional, scientific, and business services; other services; and financial activities. The jobs level remained unchanged in leisure and hospitality. From February 2017 to February 2018, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 39,100 jobs. The February unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.1% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta noted that “2017 was the first time since 2000 in which the monthly unemployment rate remained below 4% for the entire year in the Commonwealth. Our low unemployment rate, coupled with over-the-year job and labor-force gains, all point towards the continued strength of the Massachusetts economy.” The labor force increased by 10,000 from 3,659,600 in January, as 9,500 more residents were employed and 500 more residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased four-tenths of a percentage point from 3.9% in February 2017. 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 — is up one-tenth of a percentage point at 65.4%. The labor-force participation rate over the year has decreased by two-tenths of a percentage point compared to February 2017. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in construction; leisure and hospitality; professional, scientific, and business services; and other services. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development also announced that, compared to February 2017, unemployment rates dropped in 22 labor-market areas, increased in one, and remained the same in one labor-market area. Twelve of the 15 areas for which job estimates are published added jobs from February 2017 to February 2018, with the largest percentage gains in the Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, Leominster-Gardner, and Lynn-Saugus-Marblehead areas.

Opioids: A Study in Lifelong Learning

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Opinion

By Dr. Henry L. Dorkin

It was only a few short years ago that the opioid crisis emerged across the country, with particular ferocity here in the Commonwealth. In retrospect, we realize the signs were clearly there. Unfortunately, many of them were missed.

Looking back, the role of the physician in this was clear. While our goals were laudable in trying to assuage our patients’ pain, some wrote too many prescriptions and, in those prescriptions, authorized too many pills.

This is not to cast blame. This is to focus on the problem and appreciate just how far we have come since the epidemic was first noted. The medical community quickly recognized that we had a more important role to play moving forward — as part of the solution. The Massachusetts Medical Society led the charge.

We have improved our prescribing practices. Data from the state show a 23% reduction in opioid prescriptions since 2015 and a nearly 50% reduction in prescribing to patients who had not previously received an opioid script.

We are working to improve patient access to life-saving care, from naloxone to medication-assisted treatment. Of course, we are looking to ensure that those in need of pain management are able to get the help they require.

Now, while law enforcement tackles the larger issue of non-prescription illicit narcotics, we physicians must continue to address the numerically smaller, yet no less critical, issue of overprescribing opioids for pain, and the diversion of medications. Progress has been made; more needs to be accomplished.

We all know the value of lifelong learning as physicians. This crisis, and our response to it, shows how quickly we can learn and how much we can change. May we continue to do so until this epidemic is over.

Henry L. Dorkin, MD, FAAP is president of the Massachusetts Medical Society. This article first appeared in the MMS publication Vital Signs.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Company Notebook Departments

HUB International Acquires Assets of Leitao Insurance

EAST LONGMEADOW — HUB International Limited, a leading global insurance brokerage, announced it has acquired the assets of Leitao Insurance Inc. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Located in Ludlow, Leitao is a multi-line insurance brokerage firm providing products in personal and commercial lines. The Leitao agency will join HUB New England with other local HUB offices in Ludlow (formerly Your Choice), South Hadley, Monson, and East Longmeadow.

CRRC MA Facility Wins Engineering Award

SPRINGFIELD — The CRRC MA rail-car manufacturing facility at the former Westinghouse site was honored as the state’s outstanding engineering achievement of the year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts. Plaza Construction, which served as the design-build contractor for the property, accepted the award at a ceremony Wednesday. The $95 million project, spanning more than 204,000 square feet — not including the 2,240-foot test track — is the largest industrial investment in Greater Springfield in generations. The Chinese-owned company will start building new cars for the MBTA Orange Line in April, and for the Red Line later this year. In 2014, CRRC received a $566 million contract from the MBTA to build 152 Orange Line cars and 252 Red Line cars at the Page Boulevard site. Two years later, the state ordered an additional 120 Red Line cars at a cost of $277 million, with production set to begin in 2022.

Hofbrauhaus Closing Doors After 83 Years in Business

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hofbrauhaus owners Joe and Liz Stevens will close its doors for good on April 1, the couple announced on Facebook on Wednesday. “It is official — as of Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 (and no, this isn’t an April Fool’s joke), the Hofbrauhaus will be closing its doors for good,” they wrote. “We thank everyone for their patronage and support over the years, but we are ready to move on and make some big, wonderful, exciting, and maybe a little scary changes in our lives.’” Hofbrauhaus, the German restaurant that became one of the region’s most iconic eateries, first opened its doors in 1935.

United Bank Joins Connecticut Trolley Museum as Corporate Sponsor

EAST WINDSOR, Conn. — The Connecticut Trolley Museum announced that United Bank has joined the museum as a corporate sponsor. The museum started its corporate sponsor program in 2016, and since then a number of area businesses have joined the museum to support its mission “to provide a historically accurate educational experience of the trolley era through the interpretation, preservation, restoration, and operation of an electric railway.” As its newest corporate sponsor, United Bank joins Sophia’s Restaurant, USA Hauling, Windsor Federal Savings, Collins Pipe and Supply, Simsbury Bank, Connecticut Lighting Centers, Get Listed Realty, and Allstate in support of the museum. The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located off of Route 140 in East Windsor, off exit 45 of Interstate 91. Businesses with an interest in becoming corporate sponsors may contact the museum at (860) 627-6540 or [email protected].

Ohana School of Performing Arts Supports Square One

SPRINGFIELD — The Square One family continues to expand, thanks to its latest partnership with Ohana School of Performing Arts. Ohana owner Ashley Kohl and her team are volunteering monthly to visit preschoolers at the Square One Tommie Johnson Child & Family Center in Springfield. All 150 children will receive lessons in creative movement and dance. “Studies have long pointed to the physical benefits of dance when it comes to keeping children fit and working to combat childhood obesity,” said Kristine Allard, chief development and communications officer for Square One. “More recent research also points to the benefits of dance from the standpoint of emotional, social, and cognitive development, which is a critical component of our work at Square One.” The volunteer support comes in conjunction with Ohana’s recent gift of $1,000 to support Square One’s work with children and families.

Thornes Marketplace to Renovate Front Entrance

NORTHAMPTON — Thornes Marketplace will begin a major renovation of its front entrance on Main Street the first week in April to make practical improvements as well as aesthetic ones that are historically accurate. Richard Madowitz, Thornes owner and property manager, stressed that work on the entryway — one of the last phases of a multi-year capital-improvement project — will be conducted from 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The front entrance will remain open daily during regular business hours. After the project gets underway, Madowitz noted, visitors with questions or concerns can send feedback to [email protected]. Photographs will be available on Thornes’ Facebook page, and news and updates will appear at thornesmarketplace.com. Over the past 10 years, Thornes Marketplace has undertaken a series of major renovations to improve and enhance the eclectic shopping center. Thornes has partnered with Keiter Builders Inc. and Emily Estes of Estes Architecture and Design for the renovations to the entranceway. McGee said the practical goal of the project is to improve accessibility and make the entrance more user-friendly by replacing the 30-year-old wooden doors with wider doors equipped with modern power operators compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Aesthetic improvements will include a raised, coffered ceiling; new, custom-stained oak doors; dramatic chandelier lighting; and new floor tiling. The Florence Bank ATM enclosure will also be renovated to fit the period.

Indian Motorcycle to Open Apparel Store at MGM

SPRINGFIELD — Indian Motorcycle, the Springfield-based pioneer of the American motorcycle industry, will debut the brand’s first-ever apparel store as an anchor tenant of MGM Springfield’s retail collection. The flagship location will open its doors at the MGM property later this year. The Indian Motorcycle store will offer items from the brand’s casual apparel line, the Indian Motorcycle 1901 Fashion Collection. This road-ready collection features graphic tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, and jackets inspired by Indian Motorcycle’s rich heritage. Indian Motorcycle jewelry and accessories also will be available for purchase. Mirroring the aesthetic of the store’s product lines, the space will feature an industrial-yet-modern vibe with exposed, vaulted ceilings and concrete and wood elements. Paying homage to its long-standing roots in the heart of Springfield, the location will open onto to the resort’s plaza.

AIC Joins Hispanic Assoc. of Colleges and Universities

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) joined the Hispanic Assoc. of Colleges and Universities (HACU) as an associate member. HACU was established in 1986 with a founding membership of eighteen institutions. It now represents more than 470 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher-education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, and Spain. While member institutions in the U.S. represent only 13% of all higher-education institutions nationwide, together these colleges and universities are home to two-thirds of all Hispanic college students. HACU’s commitment to Hispanic achievement in education ranges from kindergarten through graduate school and into the work force of tomorrow. Key among the organization’s goals is to improve access to and quality of post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students.

Viridi International Resorts Acquires El Silencio Lodge and Spa in Costa Rica

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Viridi International Resorts SRL, a new upstart in the ultra-luxury boutique hotel and spa space, announced the acquisition of El Silencio Lodge and Spa from Grupo Isilita, San Jose, Costa Rica. El Silencio Lodge is a luxury eco-tourist resort located in the high-altitude cloud forest just one hour from San Jose in Bajos del Toro. El Silencio was recently voted the No. 2 Top Resort in Central America by Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards. El Silencio Lodge offers one of the best lodging and dining experiences in Costa Rica. The property’s 16 intimate casitas and six two-bedroom villas offers visitors a one-of-a-kind refuge from a busy world. The resort’s detached suites offer a private viewing deck of the surrounding cloud forest with traditional rocking chairs, and a private heated outdoor Jacuzzi. Viridi plans to add additional rooms and suites in the months and years ahead. The hotel’s Las Ventanas Restaurant offers traditional Costa Rican dishes in addition to an eclectic assortment of entrees and appetizers with organic farm-to-table produce and fresh fish from two on-site fish farms. Guests can actively participate in the culinary experience by fishing for rainbow trout (Costa Rican salmon), picking vegetables, collecting free-range chicken eggs, or venturing out to a community market before enjoying a fun-filled interactive cooking session with the resort’s head chef. A second on-site restaurant, Hierbabuena, is open weekends during high season and offers a more casual menu for family gatherings. Onsite activities at El Silencio include horseback riding, ziplining, waterfall repelling, fishing, yoga, and more than two miles of hiking trails, all located on 500 acres of a pristine Costa Rican cloud forest with three breathtaking waterfalls, including one nearly 200 feet tall, all flanked by two national parks to ensure a quiet and serene experience. The resort’s open space Esencia Spa offers a full array of rejuvenating treatments using indigenous Costa Rican rainforest oils and minerals. Viridi International Resorts SRL was founded by Boston-area media entrepreneur John Gormally with the goal of building a small to medium-sized luxury boutique hotel/spa group with properties throughout Central and South America, the Caribbean, and other highly sought-after destination spots across the globe. Akoya Hospitality LLC, New York, N.Y. acted as advisor to buyer. Resort Capital Partners of Charlotte, N.C. acted as advisor to the seller. The sale price was not disclosed.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Departments People on the Move

Erin Couture

Florence Bank named Erin Couture its Community Support Award winner for 2018. The award was established by the bank in 1997 to recognize employees who are active participants in community events and donate their personal and professional time to local not-for-profit organizations. Each year, the award recipient has the opportunity to select a not-for-profit organization of his or her choice, and the bank makes a donation to that organization. At Couture’s recommendation, Florence Bank will make a donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County, for which Couture serves as president on its advisory board. Couture, vice president of commercial loans and a commercial lender, joined Florence Bank in November 2011. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from UMass Amherst and an MBA from Western New England University. Couture is actively involved with the Northampton Chamber of Commerce as a finance committee member and is also the committee chair at the W.E. Norris School in Southampton. Couture is an award recipient of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty. “Erin is the ideal choice for the Community Support Award,” said John Heaps Jr., president and CEO of Florence Bank. “Her positive energy, commitment to numerous local nonprofit organizations, and dedication to helping those in need within our community is exemplary.”

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Samuel Headley

Springfield College has selected Professor Samuel Headley of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the department of Exercise Science as its inaugural recipient of the Karpovich Chair for Wellness at Springfield College. This award honors and supports Headley’s record of scholarship and innovation in exercise science. It is a competitive, three-year, honorary appointment that promotes interdisciplinary research across health-science fields through the testing of ideas and the creation of new initiatives and practices that have the potential to be brought to scale and lead to a sustainable avenue of scholarship that would be competitive for future external funding. The new chair will pursue collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship in the area of wellness. Graduates from the class of 1954 established an endowment in honor of their 50th reunion to recognize Peter Karpovich, a member of the Springfield College faculty from 1927 until 1969. He was a founder the American College of Sports Medicine and is widely considered the father of exercise physiology in the U.S., having published more than 130 journal articles in the field. A professor of exercise physiology, Headley joined Springfield College in 1992 as an assistant professor, receiving promotion to associate professor in 1997 and to professor in 2003. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a registered clinical exercise physiologist. He has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous grants and contracts, including a major award from the National Institutes of Health and, most recently, a contract with Relypsa Inc. to examine nutritional, behavioral, pharmaceutical, and counseling interventions with patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. As the first Karpovich Chair awardee, Headley will lead a nationwide team of 12 scholars and researchers to delve into the potential interactions of prebiotic supplementation and moderate aerobic exercise training on critical health concerns of chronic kidney-disease patients, ranging from inflammatory responses that predispose kidney patients to premature death due to cardiovascular disease to psychological markers of health and well-being. “Our group is excited for this opportunity to test our hypotheses because we believe our work has the potential to positively impact upon the lives of patients who have chronic kidney disease,” Headley explained. “The study that we have proposed is the result of the collaborative efforts of members of our research team.” The Karpovich chair comes with a commitment of $40,000 annually over three years to support the project.

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Ariel Rothstein Clemmer

The Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) announced the hiring of attorney Ariel Rothstein Clemmer as pro bono director. In this newly created role, funded by a grant from MassMutual, Clemmer will help elevate the HCBA Legal Clinic’s operations to better serve the increasing unrepresented population in Hampden County. Clemmer will manage existing pro bono programs, develop new pro bono opportunities, increase volunteer activity, partner with local businesses and organizations on new initiatives, and ensure that pro bono activity under the auspices of the Legal Clinic meets the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. A 2010 graduate of Harvard Law School, Clemmer recently relocated from New York City to the Pioneer Valley. She started her career as a public defender at Bronx Defenders, where she represented indigent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. She then worked for the firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, defending clients against security class actions and other complex financial matters, while continuing to develop her pro bono practice litigating matrimonial, civil, and criminal cases. In 2014, Clemmer was selected by the partners at Weil to participate in a pro bono externship at Legal Services of New York City (LSNYC). She excelled there, which led to her being named one of the “Top 30 Pro Bono Attorneys of 2014” by LSNYC. Immediately prior to accepting her role as pro bono director at HCBA, she worked as a matrimonial and family-law associate with a boutique Manhattan firm, Donohoe Talbert, LLP. She also served as an active member of LSNYC’s Pro Bono Associate Advisory Board. “Ariel had a distinguished career that demonstrates her commitment to public-interest initiatives,” said HCBA President Wm. Travaun Bailey. “In a nutshell, she is just the perfect person for the job, and we are excited to have her.”

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Jessica Wheeler

Jessica Wheeler recently joined Bulkley Richardson as a litigation associate. Wheeler’s prior experience as a senior associate at a New York firm equipped her with hands-on experience, including assistance with oral arguments, motions to dismiss and for summary judgement, class actions, SEC investigations, testimony preparation, discovery, and trial preparation. She was also part of a team that successfully represented a wrongfully convicted former inmate, leading to a $7.5 million settlement. Wheeler received a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Yale University in 2004 and a juris doctor from New York University School of Law in 2011, where she served as articles editor of the New York University Law Review. She was an Arthur Garfield Hays Civil Liberties Fellow and earned scholarships, including the Dean’s Scholarship, based on academic achievement. While attending law school, Wheeler demonstrated her commitment to the legal community by taking on advocacy roles as an intern at several organizations, including the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice, the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech Privacy and Technology Project, and the Urban Justice Center’s Peter Cicchino Youth Project. Prior to law school, she was a paralegal for child-advocacy organization Children’s Rights.

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John Glenn

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that attorney John Glenn, senior counsel, retired on March 1 after a long and industrious legal career. “Over the years, John’s wisdom, dedication, and friendship have made a lasting impact on every one of us here at Skoler Abbott,” said attorney Timothy Murphy, a partner at the firm. “His work has been invaluable in labor relations with his common sense and problem-solving approach. I speak for our clients as well as our team when I say we deeply appreciate and will miss John and his contributions.” Over a career that spanned nearly 40 years, Glenn specialized in representing management in labor-relations matters. His practice focused on assisting clients in developing positive relationships with their workforces to decrease the likelihood of unionization. He has extensive experience working with employers during union campaigns, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and representing employers at arbitration hearings before the National Labor Relations Board and at state and federal agencies. Prior to joining Skoler, Abbott & Presser, Glenn was employed by the National Labor Relations Board in Cincinnati. He has also served as an adjunct professor of Labor Law at Western New England College School of Law. For many years, he has been included in Best Lawyers in America and has been named a Super Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, which recognizes the top 5% of the lawyers in specific practice areas in the Commonwealth. Outside of his legal practice, Glenn often worked with young men recently released from prison to assist them with acquiring life and academic skills to enhance their employment opportunities. He now looks forward to spending more time playing tennis, watching college basketball, and continuing to take challenging biking and hiking trips throughout the country and around the world.

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Nicole Bambury

Tru by Hilton Chicopee Springfield named Nicole Bambury general manager. She will be in charge of directing all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services and satisfaction, hotel administration, and overseeing marketing efforts. Bambury has 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry and was most recently general manager at Days Inn Chicopee, where she oversaw all responsibilities of a 100-room hotel and 30 employees. Her work experience also includes management positions at Hampton Inn by Hilton Chicopee as well as guest service at Hampton Inn by Hilton Bangor in Maine. Tru by Hilton Chicopee Springfield is expected to open this spring. The hotel is owned by Chicopee Hospitality, LLC and managed by BK Investments.

Berkshire Bank announced that Scott Pasquale has returned to Berkshire Bank as first vice president, senior commercial relationship manager. In his new position, Pasquale will be responsible for originating and managing commercial and industrial loans and building client deposit relationships in the Pioneer Valley and Western Mass. region, continuing Berkshire’s momentum. Pasquale brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role, including his previous work with Berkshire in 2013 as part of its commercial-lending team. Most recently, he held the role of first vice president, Commercial Loans at Country Bank, where he held a leadership role managing the Worcester commercial-lending team and portfolio totaling over $250 million, while creating and executing its small-business underwriting policy. “We’re excited to have Scott rejoin the commercial team in the Pioneer Valley. He brings a wealth of lending experience to a very talented group as we continue our momentum and expand our business,” said Jim Hickson, senior vice president, commercial regional president. “Scott will draw upon his industry experience developing and servicing middle-market commercial-lending opportunities and expanding relationships with private banking, wealth management, and insurance products.” Pasquale earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the College of Wooster. Active in the community, he serves as a board member of the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Assoc., a board member of Springfield Technical Community College Foundation, and co-chair of the annual goods-and-services auction for the Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

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Maria Teal

Tony Volpe

HUB International New England, LLC, a division of HUB International Limited, recently announced that Maria Teal has joined the agency as an account manager for Personal Lines in the South Hadley office, and Tony Volpe has also come on board as an account executive in the Commercial Lines department. Teal holds her certified insurance service representatives (CISR) and vertified professional in personal lines (CPPL) designations and has been in the insurance industry for 18 years. She will specialize in personal coverages including home, auto, renters, and umbrella insurance. Volpe has more than 17 years of experience and has been recognized as an award-winning account executive. He is an eight-time Presidential Club winner “for distinguished performance in achieving overall production and profitability goals.” He has succeeded in meeting and exceeding company goals and sales profitability, and previously worked at Zurich Insurance, Allstate Insurance, Connecticut Casualty Company, and Insure.net. Volpe holds his property, casualty, life, and accident/health licenses in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. At HUB, he will specialize in all types of auto-dealership and garage insurance liability products and more, and will focus in the Connecticut area.

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The Insurance Center of New England (ICNE) announced the continued expansion of its Group Benefits team with the addition of Valerie Francis, a 15-year insurance-industry veteran and group-benefits specialist. As account executive at ICNE, Francis will have multiple responsibilities, including helping business clients strategize employee-benefits programs at annual renewal time and throughout the year. “One of my most important roles will be supporting business owners and human-resource managers as they try to manage the costs of their benefits solutions, whether it be for their health, vision, dental, voluntary benefits, group life, or any other benefits solutions,” she said. Additionally, she will be responsible for helping ICNE bring in new business clients, particularly those who are looking for an insurance partner that takes a customized and strategic team approach to benefits planning and renewal negotiations with carriers. In 2003, Francis began her career in insurance at Aetna in Springfield, where she served as a customer-service representative (CSR) trainer in the benefits group and focused on educating her CSRs on how to explain benefits to employees. After seven years as a trainer, she transitioned to the group benefits team at Health New England in Springfield, where she was promoted to a supervisory role and eventually moved into the sales department. By the time she left Health New England to start her career at ICNE, she was supporting more than 600 accounts and employers of all sizes and from a wide variety of industries. “Through my other insurance jobs, I had had the pleasure of working with members of ICNE’s group benefits team, and I was always highly impressed with how they responded to requests and how they demonstrated true care and concern for every single person they came in contact with. I could not be more thrilled about having the opportunity to now work with these talented professionals to help our clients with all of their group-benefits needs.”

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Christine Roukey joined the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley as Marketing and Communications director. She is responsible for member and public communications, including the digital and print brand. Roukey joins the association from the Massachusetts Mutual Financial Group, where she was a sales support consultant for nine years, working closely with the assistant vice president of Recognition & Conferences. She was responsible for the communication and promotion of company annual sales campaigns, including creative, communications, electronic, and printed materials, and distribution of awards and rewards. Previously, she served as director of Communications and Marketing for the Satellite Agency Network Group. Roukey holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and business administration from Granite State College and an associate degree in mass communications from the University of Hartford. She earned the professional certified marketer (PCM) digital marketing designation from the American Marketing Assoc.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff April 3, 2018

Chamber Corners Departments

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• April 18: Good News Business Salute, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield. Join us for our morning breakfast, where we will honor members and announce the winner of this year’s Esther Quinn Award. Cost: $35-$45. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

• April 26: Creative Resources Conference, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton. The format has three tracts, with a total of nine workshops for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. More information to come. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

• April 26: Margarita Madness, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Come taste margaritas and vote for your favorite. There will also be delicious dishes from participating restaurants and dozens of great raffle prizes. Cost: $30 pre-registered, $40 at the door. Register online at www.amherstarea.com.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org

(413) 773-5463

• April 20: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Greenfield High School, 21 Barr Ave., Greenfield. Full breakfast will be served during the program, which will feature an Entrepreneur of the Year panel. Sponsored by Franklin County Community Development Corp. and the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board. Cost: $13 for members; $16 for non-members. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

• April 26: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. Networking event with special guest Sue Dahling Sullivan from Massachusetts ArtWeek. Come kick off the debut of ArtWeek in Western Mass. Refreshments and cash bar will be available. Cost: $10. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• April 3: Chamber Seminar: “Pay Equity,” presented by Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, 9-11 a.m, hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites. Sponsored by Westfield Bank. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Table fee of $150 includes table, two entrance passes, a light supper, and parking. Admission: free with pre-registration only, $15 at the door. Sign up at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 19: Business After Hours: A Salute to the ’70s Disco Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Ohana School of Performing Arts. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 24: B2B Speed Networking, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Chicopee Boys and Girls Club. For more information, visit chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 25: Salute Breakfast at the Moose Family Center: “Easy, Cost-neutral Sustainability for Businesses,” 7:15-9 a.m. Chief Greeter: Phil Norman, CISA. Keynote: Center for EcoTechnology. Sponsored by United Personnel, Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Gaudreau Group, Sunshine Village, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• April 4: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Suite3 in the Mill 180 Building, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Suite3. Take your connection building to the next level when we partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce on this Networking by Night event. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for future members. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Friends and colleagues can come together for new networking opportunities and new features such as Made in Mass., Minute Clinic, and Food for Thought. Admission: free with online registration, $15 at the door. Table space is still available. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• May 10: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amy’s Place, 80 Cottage St., Easthampton. Sponsored by bankESB. There will be food and door prizes. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com

(413) 534-3376

• April 4: Women in Leadership Series, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by HCC Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke. Join us April through July to learn from area CEOs while networking with your peers from the region. An elegant lunch prepared by students from the Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts program will provide the setting, which will create the opportunity for a meaningful dialogue on some key leadership issues for those building their careers. Each month your table will join one of the region’s leading CEOs.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Presented by the Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Easthampton, Greater Northampton, South Hadley/Granby, and Quaboag Hills chambers of commerce. Vendor tables cost $150. Admission: no charge with advance registration, $15 at the door. This event sells out. Call (413) 534-3376 or your local chamber to reserve a table.

• April 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Fairfield Inn & Suites, 229 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke. Meet up with your friends and business associates for a little networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Feel free to bring a door prize. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• April 20: Economic Development Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center, PeoplesBank Conference Room. Learn from EMPATH about how to break the cycle of poverty and utilize the bridge to self-sufficiency theory to approach economic mobility. EMPATH helps low-income people achieve long-term economic mobility, and has developed a holistic approach to mentoring backed by the latest brain science that busts through silos and combats chronic stress. Event emcees are Mary Coleman, EMPATH; Dr. Christina Royal, Holyoke Community College; and Kathleen Anderson, Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members and walk-in guests.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• April 4: April Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Suite3 in the Mill 180 Building, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage, H&R Block, and MassDevelopment. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• April 11: Protecting Your Data from Security Risks, 9-11 a.m., hosted by Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. CyberSafe is a two-hour workshop for non-technical users that focuses on using technology without compromising personal or organizational security. Students will learn the skills they need to protect digital data on computers, networks, mobile devices, and the Internet. They will learn how to identify many of the common risks involved in using technology, such as phishing, spoofing, malware, and social engineering, and then learn how to protect themselves and their organizations from those risks. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. A networking event. Cost: $150 for a table for members, $225 for a table for non-members, $10 walk-in fee for members.

• May 4: Annual Spring Swizzle, 6:30-10:30 p.m., hosted by Eastside Grill, 19 Strong Ave., Northampton. A networking event. Cost: $75; $100 for two. Purchase tickets at www.chamberspringswizzle.com.

• May 9: May Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., host to be announced. Sponsored by Northeast Solar and the Lusteg Wealth Management Group – Merrill Lynch. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• May 17: Workshop: “Microsoft Excel Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop will present our favorite tips, tricks, and shortcuts we have collected and developed over 20 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. Topics will include shortcuts for selecting ranges, using autofill to create a series of dates or numbers, setting the print area, using page-break preview, adding headers and footers, and using page-layout view. You’ll learn how to group spreadsheets in the same workbook in order to type or format more than one sheet at the same time, as well as how to create 3D formulas that calculate across several spreadsheets in the same workbook. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor, but this is not required. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Pre-registration required at goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

• June 6: June Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Glendale Ridge Vineyard, 155 Glendale Road, Southampton. Sponsored by Northeast Solar, MassDevelopment, and Kuhn Riddle Architects. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• June 21: Workshop: “Microsoft Word: Advanced Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop will go beyond the basics and explore some of Word’s more advanced features. You’ll learn how to use Word styles to make global changes to a document quickly and easily. The class will also cover working with templates to automate document creation. You’ll learn to use several of Word’s features for working with longer documents — adding a table of contents, inserting section breaks, inserting headers and footers, and inserting and modifying page numbers. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required at goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• April 2: April Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by the Arbors, 40 Court St., Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. Event is free and open to the public. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org so we may give our host a proper count. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 11: WE2BA High School Career Fair, 7:45-11:30 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University at the Woodward Center, 395 Western Ave., Westfield. Don’t miss the chance to help shape our future through workforce development in our community. Join us to help inspire Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy students with career exploration. More than 400 students will be in attendance. We are looking for 75 vendors to participate. The vendor tables are free. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 9: April After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc., 14 Coleman Ave., Westfield. Refreshments will be served. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 24: Home & Business Community Marketplace & Tabletop Event, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. An opportunity to market and sell your products and services to area residents and businesses. Sip and shop your way through the marketplace with a beer and wine tasting, live music, and a chance to vote for your favorite nosh at the food court. Cost: $50 for vendor rental space (table not included; bring your own, six feet or less with tablecloth), $75 for vendor table (includes six-foot table; bring your own tablecloth). Attendance is free to the public. For more information, contact Southwick Economic Development at (413) 304-6100.

SOUTH HADLEY & GRANBY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.shgchamber.com

(413) 532-6451

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. This business networking and marketing event, now in its 24th year, will provide business professionals and entrepreneurs an opportunity to promote their businesses — to “strut their stuff.” Tables are available for $150. Admission is free if you pre-register with the chamber or $15 at the door. Whether you plan to be a participating vendor or want to simply attend, go to www.shgchamber.com for more information or to register, or call (413) 532-6451.

• April 19: Business After 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Ohana School of Performing Arts, 470 Newton St., South Hadley. Sponsored by Berkshire Hills Music Academy. This Everything 70’s Disco Party is a networking event for members and friends of the chamber. We are joining with the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce on this event, so there will be many new business colleagues to meet and greet over the three floors of studio space. The event will feature music, food, beverages, and dancing. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

• April 22: Mohegan Sun bus trip, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds support the chamber’s scholarship fund and its two community Councils on Aging. There are bonuses on food and other pluses included in the cost. Bus departs from and returns to the former Big Y parking lot at 501 Newton St. Cost: $35. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

• April 24: An Educational Breakfast: “Cybersecurity: What We All Need to Know,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by PeoplesBank and Loomis Village, 20 Bayon St., South Hadley. We will learn how cybersecurity impacts our own lives, both personally and professionally. The presentation will be led by Joseph Zazzaro, senior vice president, Information Technology, and David Thibault, first vice president, Commercial Banking at PeoplesBank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• April 4: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m, hosted by Delaney House, One Country Club Road, Holyoke. Featuring the Mayor’s Forum with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt, and newly elected Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle, who will be interviewed by Western Mass News anchor Dave Madsen. Cost: $25 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 general admission ($40 at the door). To make a reservation, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

• April 5: Leadership Institute Graduation, 6 p.m., hosted by Springfield Sheraton, One Monarch Place, Springfield. Cost: $40 for members. To make a reservation, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

• April 25: Beacon Hill Summit, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., day-long trip to the State House to meet legislators. Cost: $180 for members, $225 general admission, which includes transportation, lunch, and reception. To make a reservation, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• April 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by CHD Cancer House of Hope, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 12: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 26: Coffee with Agawam Mayor Sapelli, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Agawam Senior Center Coffee Shop, 954 Main St., Agawam. Join us for a cup of coffee and a town update from Mayor Bill Sapelli. Questions and answers will immediately follow. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

springfieldyps.com

• April 19: YPS Third Thursday: “Career Development & Networking,” 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lattitude Restaurant, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Baez, Santia C.
42 Tavistock St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/09/18

Bell, Mae O.
86 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/08/18

Bernal, Paula A.
94 Academy Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/08/18

Bulldog Enterprises
Bullock, William F.
57 Amherst St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/18

Dennis, Oral W.
1406 Berkshire Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/03/18

Diaz, Celestino
Diaz, Evelyn
122 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/03/18

Duggan, Carolyn Mary Elizabeth
97 Winsor St., #9
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/18

Erwin, Maurice S.
59 Danek Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Fountain, Chris B.
9 Lee Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/08/18

Goodwin & Goodwin, Inc.
The Humble Baker
New Salem Tea Bread
Sugar Jones Cookies
Goodwin, Brieta Mae
175 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/18

Greenberg, Leanna J.
30 Elm St., Apt 1W
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/18

Hottin, Arthur J.
28 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/06/18

J. Moccio Construction
Moccio, John P.
P.O. Box 381
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/14/18

Kennedy, Brian
Kennedy, Catherine L.
PO Box 404
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Lamagdeleine, Darryl Jason
91 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/09/18

Latourelle, Barbara A.
107 Pine Acre Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/02/18

Maimes, Natan Bahir
167 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/02/18

Malinowski, Ann Marie
7 Lussier Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/18

Meandro, Timothy M.
325 Summer St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

O’Rourke, William Francis
15 Alice St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/13/18

Phelan, Laura A.
5 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/09/18

Positronic Design
Caputo, David Anthony
903 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/18

Ramirez, Felix S.
McCarthy, Ashley D.
a/k/a Mahoney, Ashley
335 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/05/18

Ruge, Vadim
145 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Santana, Amanda Y.
20 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Sears, Jennifer L.
Chaloux, Jennifer L.
33 Falvey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/05/18

Shippee, William
184 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/14/18

St. Martin, Margaret Mary
31 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/15/18

Tiberii, Todd R.
Tiberii, Heather E.
1017 Southbridge Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Tryon, Jay N.
11 Delmor Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 02/08/18

Vatter, Angela M.
303 Fairview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/10/18

Vieu, Sara Jean
71 Oak Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/02/18

Vinelli, John Edward
20 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/02/18

Wasuk, Courtney J.
112 Brookside Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/06/18

Wilson, Evangelyn V.
a/k/a McMakin, Lyn V.
PO Box 411
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 02/12/18

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the months of February and March 2018.

AGAWAM

Bragara US, LLC
60 North Westfield St.
$51,096 — Install sprinkler system in restaurant and banquet hall

McLean Realty Co.
197 Main St.
$48,000 — Demolition of showroom and offices

Trata Inc.
396 Main St.
$1,200 — Ground sign

Trata Inc.
396 Main St.
$10,000 — Tenant fit-out for Agawam Axe House

AMHERST

Granodonico Properties, LLC
23 North Pleasant St.
$10,000 — Kitchen exhaust hood

Jones Properties, LP
25B Pray St.
$101,841 — Interior renovation of office space, millwork, drywall, flooring, paint, plumbing, HVAC, and electric

Stavros Center for Independent Living
210 Old Farm Road
$2,500 — Replace two doors and two windows

CHICOPEE

Brixmore GA Chicopee Marketplace, LLC
591 Memorial Dr.
$150,000 — Electric car-charging station

Church of God
193 St. James Ave.
$10,000 — Build handicap-accessible bathroom, build platform for altar, build wall partition

E and R Realty, LLC
705 Meadow St.
$8,000 — Remove wall, install drywall over existing walls, install drop ceiling

Jacob Hannoush
32 Pearl St.
$10,000 — Roofing

DEERFIELD

Eaglebrook
271 Pine Nook Road
$325,000 — Replace water storage tank

Laura Newton
470 Greenfield Road
$61,000 — Renovation to Savages’ Market

EASTHAMPTON

7-Eleven Inc.
97 Union St.
Reface existing sign faces

Keystone Enterprises
122 Pleasant St.
$37,376 — Add demizing wall

Tubed Products
44 O’Neill St.
Install wall sign

GREENFIELD

Clayton Herbert, Katherine Herbert
22 Mohawk Trail
$3,280 — Replace four windows, new trim, patch drywall

FBBT/US Properties, LLC
137 Federal St.
Change out five signs

Greenfield Corporate Center, LLC
101 Munson St.
$125,000 — Remodel existing office space for new tenant, Allergy and Immunology Associates

Greenfield Corporate Center, LLC
101 Munson St.
$8,600 — Rework existing sprinklers to new tenant space

R + D Vic Corp. Inc.
204 Main St.
$2,120 — Cut down half wall for a countertop

SMR Greenfield Trust
324 Main St.
$30,000 — Repair drywall, flooring, and ceiling tiles

Edward Snow Jr., Kerrilynn Snow
223-225 Leyden Road
$6,000 — Install spiral staircase

LONGMEADOW

GPT Longmeadow, LLC
666 Bliss Road
$350,000 — Alteration to existing space for Baystate Urgent Care Clinic

LUDLOW

Dowd Insurance Agency
563 Center St.
$15,000 — Commercial alterations

NORTHAMPTON

The College Church Inc.
58 Pomerpy Terrace
$66,394 — Install solar panels on roof

Smith College
28 Lyman Road
$21,000 — Roofing

Split Excavating
228 King St.
$3,971 — Replace broken glass front and new brick facia

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$110,000 — Renovate main entry vestibule, including new doors, new flooring, and new ceiling assembly

Wayfinders
155 Pleasant St.
$5,000 — Illuminated wall sign

Wayfinders
155 Pleasant St.
$1,725 — Illuminated wall sign

Wayfinders
155 Pleasant St.
$5,520 — Illuminated wall sign

PALMER

Camp Ramah in New England
39 Bennett St.
$3,500 — Repairs to summer-camp staff bunkhouse

SOUTHWICK

Southwick Package
466 College Highway
Replace rooftop unit

SPRINGFIELD

Aziz Ahmed
345 Main St.
$11,000 — Minor work to open convenience store, including platform at checkout counter, new sink and toilet, exhaust fan, and three doors

CMC Development
222 Carew St.
$2,300 — Install fire and burglar alarm in first-floor office space

Diocese of Springfield
99 Wendover Road
$250,000 — Construct roof-mounted solar system on Pope Francis High School

Five Town Station, LLC
296 Cooley St.
$8,000 — Add door and window to existing wall

Helen Dorian Trust
266 Bridge St.
$1,600 — Repair glass pane and reglaze eight window frames at Mansfield Beauty School

Brian Henry
1464 State St.
$5,000 — Interior demolition to repair water damage in office space

Liberty Medical Building Associates
125 Liberty St.
$14,820 — Construct wall to enclose future break room, remove sink, and add door in Suite 408; construct closet and add door in Suite 402

Meg Realty, LLC
24 Mattoon St.
$12,500 — Reframe burnt lumber rafters and make weathertight work area

Hung Nguyen
461 Belmont Ave.
$24,000 — Alter first floor for take-out restaurant, including handicap ramp and new kitchen

WARE

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
85 South St.
$169,048 — Renovate existing space to make exam rooms

Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
85 South St.
$303,729 — Renovate vacant patient for new outpatient wound-care program

Cold Spring Medical, LLC
182 West St.
$249,000 — Gut and renovate old Cumberland Farms to create medical office

Norcor Auto Wash Inc.
134 West St.
Install roof-mounted solar panels

Town of Ware
22 North St.
$4,000 — Construct interior separation wall, shelving at Police Department

WESTFIELD

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
137 Franklin St.
Install grid-tied solar photovoltaic system

Gregg’s Mobile Auto Repair, LLC
16 George St.
$90,000 — Interior space fit-out

L & R Market Inc.
35 North Elm St.
Interior renovations and repairs

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Leonard Bruso
20-26 Roanoke Ave.
$78,732.86 — Install rooftop solar array

DDR Realty
935 Riverdale St.
$242,000 — Interior alteration of existing space

Brendan Greely
85 Elm St.
Roofing

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Departments Incorporations

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

East Longmeadow

Western Mass Real Estate Investors Inc., 119 Industrial Dr., Unit 773, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Justin Simmons, 19 Sandford St., East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Provides networking and industry sharing, updating and educating members on issues pertinent to buying, selling, exchanging, investing, and managing properties.

Indian Orchard

Taino & Taina Warriors Motorcycle Club Ltd., 165 Goodwin St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Molses Ruiz, same. Non-profit organized exclusively for support and charitable purposes, in conjunction with supporting our local community in participating in events and contributing and supporting local school, homeless shelters and other charitable organizations.

Ludlow

The Yogurt Mill Inc., 120 East St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Nick Linna, 25 Bristol St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Frozen yogurt shop.

Pittsfield

Synagex Inc., 75 South Church St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. John R. Sinopoli, same. Information technology services.

The Boston Enterprise Management Consulting Company Ltd., 82 Wendell Avenue, Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Weihong Cai, same. Trading.

Southwick

Weathersmart Exteriors Inc., 7 Rising Corner Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Demyan Volkov, same. Construction.

Springfield

Springfield Trampoline Sports Inc., 1250 St. James Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Robert E. Doty, 42 Willow Road, Queensbury, N.Y. 12804. An indoor trampoline sports entertainment company.

The Beautiful Struggle Inc., 393 Wilbraham Road, Level 2, Springfield, MA 01109. Martin Davis, same. Restaurant.

Warren

Shivraj Corp., 958 Main St., Warren, MA 01083. Jiten Patel, same. Retail package store.

Wilbraham

Stony Hill Real Estate Inc., 1225 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. John Ferrera, Jr., same. Real estate services.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

764 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $264,000
Buyer: Jake O. Macleay
Seller: Angela R. Marguet
Date: 02/23/18

CONWAY

603 Hoosac Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Jon E. Storm
Seller: Scott A. Decker
Date: 02/12/18

DEERFIELD

37 South Main St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: B. Gorey Fabrication LLC
Seller: Lawrence A. Wrisley
Date: 02/16/18

GREENFIELD

10 Garfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Judith Tierney
Seller: Michael L. Madden
Date: 02/16/18

83 Newton St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,850
Buyer: Burgundy A. Cournoyer
Seller: Blake A. Grinnell
Date: 02/23/18

22 Sauter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Petru Cojocaru
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 02/16/18

233 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Robert J. Conlin
Seller: 233 Silver St. RT
Date: 02/16/18

7-9 Spring Terrace
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Andrey N. Agapov
Seller: Timofey P. Banar
Date: 02/23/18

43 Walnut St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jessica Begans
Seller: Richard H. Blais
Date: 02/16/18

NORTHFIELD

20 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Joshua B. Poole
Date: 02/21/18

73 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Abby L. Brockelbank
Seller: William A. Durbin
Date: 02/16/18

ORANGE

123 Sandrah Dr.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael Koucoules
Date: 02/20/18

17 Shumway St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Tara Fregeau
Seller: Dirth, Malcom A., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/18

SHELBURNE

124 Bridge St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Marguerite M. Sheehan INT
Seller: Roxanne B. Hamilton
Date: 02/22/18

200 Skinner Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $376,000
Buyer: Erik Praetz
Seller: Joseph A. Poirier
Date: 02/21/18

SUNDERLAND

266 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $298,500
Buyer: Lawrence A. Weaver
Seller: Yinfeng Wang
Date: 02/20/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

67 Burlington Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Thomas P. Murphy
Seller: Jason J. Larochelle
Date: 02/14/18

75 Butternut Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael S. Rooney
Seller: Katherine M. Garfield
Date: 02/12/18

37 Church St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Raymond J. Barbieri
Date: 02/16/18

71 Columbia Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Joseph F. Schebel
Date: 02/12/18

42 Hastings St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Tiffany M. Redmond
Seller: Clifton H. Redmond
Date: 02/21/18

14 Liberty Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Janosik Realty LLC
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 02/23/18

1514 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: 1514 Main Street LLC
Seller: Karen L. Connor
Date: 02/13/18

183 Parkedge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Seneca Leborgne
Seller: Deana M. Casamento
Date: 02/16/18

BRIMFIELD

7 Knollwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Jason Almy
Seller: Jan-Michael Demaio
Date: 02/16/18

CHICOPEE

561 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Niedzielski
Seller: Stacey Alvaro
Date: 02/14/18

65 Cabot St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Todd J. Rogosin
Seller: Audrey G. Mascaro
Date: 02/16/18

7 Charbonneau Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,115,000
Buyer: Gladysh Capital LLC
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 02/15/18

501 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brendan J. Sayers
Seller: Lywyn Armistead-Shapiro
Date: 02/21/18

924 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $1,115,000
Buyer: Gladysh Capital LLC
Seller: CDM Properties LLC
Date: 02/15/18

89 Clark St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Cameron J. Wilson
Seller: Joyce C. Castonguay
Date: 02/23/18

322 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: MA Home Buyers LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 02/22/18

86 Garland St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jose G. Santos
Seller: Wentworth, Anne M., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/18

474 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: DAC Acquisitions LLC
Seller: James D. Calheno
Date: 02/13/18

60 Hillcrest St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Anna B. Drost
Seller: Swiatek, Helen S., (Estate)
Date: 02/14/18

23 Laclede Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Stanley E. Kuchyt
Seller: Mildred A. Laporte
Date: 02/12/18

251 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,100,523
Buyer: Harold E. Newton TR
Seller: HRES Meadow LLC
Date: 02/13/18

365 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Dianne M. Young
Seller: John J. Murawski
Date: 02/21/18

115 Old Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Shay
Seller: Kenneth Hughes
Date: 02/15/18

57 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brandon J. Malave
Seller: Heidi J. Gosselin
Date: 02/14/18

75 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ashley Figueroa
Seller: Stephanie Shaw
Date: 02/22/18

1045 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Amount: $3,150,000
Buyer: E&R Realty LLC
Seller: WE 1045 Sheridan LLC
Date: 02/22/18

141 Skeele St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Abrheem Mustafa
Seller: Ruben W. Nunez
Date: 02/22/18

156 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gods Way Ministries
Seller: Episcopal Missions
Date: 02/23/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

128 Chestnut St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Nathan D. Lynch
Seller: Larry C. Humason
Date: 02/21/18

50 Dawes St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $344,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Connors
Seller: Donna M. Cabot
Date: 02/21/18

70 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Susan Whirty
Seller: Patrick E. Hawley
Date: 02/21/18

79 Hillside Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,200
Buyer: Tammy Getchell
Seller: Joseph Rizzari
Date: 02/22/18

461 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Gennaro Ferrentino
Seller: Michael J. Parisi
Date: 02/21/18

94 Ridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: William E. Preye
Seller: Alessandra A. Graziani
Date: 02/16/18

11 Sturbridge Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Hayes G. Murray
Seller: Gina E. Flanagan
Date: 02/13/18

23 Thompkins Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Boyle
Seller: Christina L. Milanczuk
Date: 02/15/18

GRANVILLE

734 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Melissa J. Dubois
Seller: Joshua L. Rutola
Date: 02/16/18

HOLLAND

10 Hamilton Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Jordan D. Bird
Seller: Strums Construction Services
Date: 02/16/18

11 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Scott M. Berg
Seller: Matthew L. Gentile
Date: 02/23/18

HOLYOKE

70 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: EDC Real Estate LLC
Seller: Mildred L. Hiersche
Date: 02/20/18

71 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Christina M. King
Seller: Aida L. Villegas
Date: 02/16/18

105-115 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,030
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gilbert Dejesus
Date: 02/22/18

866 Dwight St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $261,068
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Patrick M. Reilly
Date: 02/12/18

16 Evergreen Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: AEM Property Investment
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 02/16/18

564 Hampden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christian A. Rivera
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 02/20/18

184 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Holyoke Management LLC
Seller: Ignacio Rivera
Date: 02/23/18

LONGMEADOW

78 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Joshua Y. Levine
Seller: Neil S. McGrath
Date: 02/22/18

99 Farmington Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01030
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Justin M. Lynch
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 02/16/18

91 Hazelwood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Kristan Xanders
Seller: Nancy C. Polak
Date: 02/16/18

26 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Cristina Huebner-Torres
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 02/20/18

22 Longview Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: VJM 22 LLC
Seller: William H. Lee
Date: 02/22/18

98 Longview Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Gaffney
Seller: Jeffrey M. Belkin
Date: 02/12/18

21 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Douglas N. Lamont
Seller: Christopher H. Purinton
Date: 02/15/18

86 White Oaks Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,500
Buyer: CIL Realty Of Mass. Inc.
Seller: L. Aaron Mendelson
Date: 02/15/18

LUDLOW

26 Belmont St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Isidoro Fernandes
Seller: Marilyn E. Meleleu
Date: 02/16/18

42 Berkshire St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,400
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Kelly Rua
Date: 02/12/18

1352 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $343,000
Buyer: Ashley Rourke
Seller: Heather A. Smart
Date: 02/22/18

137 Kendall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Antunes
Seller: Donald R. Napolitan
Date: 02/23/18

48 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Carole C. Dighello
Seller: Daniel A. Chrzan
Date: 02/14/18

55 Stevens St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Charlene Cavanaugh
Seller: Felipe Nunes-Helder
Date: 02/16/18

MONSON

246 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: James S. Harvey
Seller: Allan M. Coolong
Date: 02/23/18

99 Maxwell Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Thomas B. Gregoire
Seller: Gail M. Nivers
Date: 02/21/18

118 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Mark Clink
Seller: Robert E. Ledoux
Date: 02/16/18

MONTGOMERY

Pitcher St.
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Zachary Kandelaki
Seller: David G. Beswick
Date: 02/13/18

PALMER

3182-3184 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $149,350
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: James E. Holbrook
Date: 02/20/18

115 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Brandon E. Haberern
Seller: Joseph F. Maiolo
Date: 02/16/18

20 Off Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $127,920
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Bethany L. Giordano
Date: 02/12/18

SOUTHWICK

739 College Hwy.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $1,900,000
Buyer: Fiore Realty Holdings LLC
Seller: Southwick Golf Course Inc.
Date: 02/22/18

226 Klaus Anderson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Saltmarsh
Seller: Peter P. Starses
Date: 02/23/18

82 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Jennifer A. Ritter
Seller: Kelley O. Cruickshanks
Date: 02/16/18

282 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Gary A. Prentice
Date: 02/12/18

5 Stagecoach Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Brian M. Leduc
Seller: Olde Farm Golf Club LLC
Date: 02/16/18

SPRINGFIELD

174-176 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Serra
Seller: Elijah Naylor
Date: 02/16/18

41 Capitol Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Blanca I. Colon
Seller: Todd J. Alden
Date: 02/13/18

369-R Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Fronti Nulla Fides RT
Seller: Santaniello Oil LLC
Date: 02/20/18

92-94 Cherrelyn St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Leonard Delarosa-Sanchez
Seller: Leslie E. Torres
Date: 02/15/18

75-77 Chester St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Rifle Street Partners TR
Seller: Alliance Associates LLC
Date: 02/12/18

15 Colfax St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Noelia Laguerre
Seller: Bally David LLC
Date: 02/23/18

74-76 Duryea St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Marcus A. Wilson
Seller: Luis A. Morales
Date: 02/16/18

226 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Cooper Properties LLC
Seller: Graves, Shirley A., (Estate)
Date: 02/12/18

366 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Beverly A. Burns
Seller: Brian R. Hajdamowicz
Date: 02/15/18

367-369 East Columbus Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Idelmy J. Vasquez
Seller: Scott A. Fearn
Date: 02/23/18

99 East St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Otoniel Ortega
Seller: Morris, Claire A., (Estate)
Date: 02/21/18

80 Florida St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,500
Buyer: David Harris
Seller: Soraya Tejada
Date: 02/21/18

31 Emily St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Ana M. Rodriguez-Santiago
Seller: James W. Fiore
Date: 02/12/18

264 Fountain St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Floyd S. Wedderburn
Date: 02/15/18

72 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Peloquin
Seller: Mae P. Goldstein
Date: 02/21/18

17 Garfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joel T. Senez
Seller: Ronald G. Senez
Date: 02/12/18

204 Garvey Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $164,650
Buyer: Western Mass Prop. Developers
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 02/16/18

445 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Julio E. Gonzalez-Urena
Seller: Dennis Winot
Date: 02/16/18

Greene St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $2,270,000
Buyer: Greenberg Blatt Children
Seller: HRES Hancock LLC
Date: 02/12/18

247 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,270,000
Buyer: Greenberg Blatt Children
Seller: HRES Hancock LLC
Date: 02/12/18

253 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,270,000
Buyer: Greenberg Blatt Children
Seller: HRES Hancock LLC
Date: 02/12/18

259 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $2,270,000
Buyer: Greenberg Blatt Children
Seller: HRES Hancock LLC
Date: 02/12/18

19 Humbert St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Keenan Comer
Seller: Rolando Santos
Date: 02/13/18

24 Jasper St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Alicia V. Salmon-Plummer
Seller: David Moore
Date: 02/23/18

114 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Francisco Pichardo
Seller: Patricia A. Staples
Date: 02/16/18

80 Lancashire Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jason Caldwell
Seller: Gabriel Ocampo
Date: 02/23/18

27 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Kevin McCormick
Seller: Jean Doyle
Date: 02/21/18

40 Lawndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Sir Parrish
Seller: Luz E. Rivera
Date: 02/20/18

1163-1165 Liberty St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $206,000
Buyer: Ilia I. Torres
Seller: HSB Investments LLC
Date: 02/23/18

64 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Candice M. Garner-Higgins
Seller: Maria Aquino
Date: 02/23/18

25-27 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,550
Buyer: Aguasvivas Realty LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 02/12/18

14 Mansfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jermaine Rodriguez-Smith
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 02/16/18

57 Middlebrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $133,354
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Marialyse L. Rivers
Date: 02/23/18

86 Milford St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Omar A. Elkadri
Seller: Marshal A. Walden
Date: 02/16/18

15 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Leslie E. Torres
Seller: Ana I. Rivera
Date: 02/15/18

204 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jose R. Abreu
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 02/23/18

100-102 Odion St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,565
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Leon G. Szafran
Date: 02/12/18

416 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Rosa L. Rivera
Seller: Trinh Pham
Date: 02/22/18

271 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: 271 Page Blvd. LLC
Seller: Hendee LLC
Date: 02/22/18

38-40 Rifle St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Rifle Street Partners TR
Seller: Alliance Associates LLC
Date: 02/12/18

70 Ruthven St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Winsted REO 2 LLC
Seller: James Butler
Date: 02/20/18

227 Saint James Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jahana T. Duke
Seller: Patrick R. Guay
Date: 02/23/18

26 Sargon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,900
Buyer: Amber L. Terrasi
Seller: Adam G. Orszak
Date: 02/23/18

145 Springfield St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $211,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Thornton
Seller: Sondra L. Roy
Date: 02/23/18

369 Stapleton Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Victor Velez
Seller: James Niedbala
Date: 02/14/18

15 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Lynn Gokey
Seller: Jessica McDonald-Rivera
Date: 02/16/18

947 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $124,120
Buyer: James Rocha
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 02/21/18

26 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,128
Buyer: Mary Ethier
Seller: Christopher M. Eldridge
Date: 02/14/18

93 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Alexander Rivera
Seller: Grace Mejia
Date: 02/20/18

85 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Candace L. Beauregard
Seller: Mary B. Wroblewski
Date: 02/21/18

48 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marcus N. Pitts
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 02/14/18

100 Thornfell St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Lisa L. Rizzo
Seller: Vanessa Cestero
Date: 02/14/18

45 Trinity Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: George G. Negron
Seller: Matthew E. Peck
Date: 02/16/18

735 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $242,500
Buyer: River Rock Realty LLC
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 02/15/18

183 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Lynann M. Roswess
Seller: Melinda J. Grono
Date: 02/23/18

256 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $227,870
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Tri Tran
Date: 02/12/18

119-121 Woodmont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: E. A. Pichardo-Ramirez
Seller: Mary T. Tzambazakis
Date: 02/14/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

1210 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Vanderbilt Mtg. & Finance
Seller: Serena M. Mariani
Date: 02/16/18

49 Appaloosa Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Sofia Ahsan
Seller: Syed S. Ahsan
Date: 02/21/18

93 Forest Glen
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Timothy E. Elliott
Seller: Adam Drollett
Date: 02/16/18

111 Janet St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Lisa S. Bagian
Seller: Patricia E. Bigelow
Date: 02/23/18

66 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Ccbhkk LLC
Seller: 66 Morgan Road Realty LLC
Date: 02/16/18

45 Rochelle St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $204,240
Buyer: Joel C. Olko
Seller: Regina R. Ranstrom
Date: 02/23/18

2476 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Daniel E. Rosso
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 02/23/18

WESTFIELD

109 Apremont Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,750,000
Buyer: DMA Associates LLC
Seller: Berkshire Industries Inc.
Date: 02/16/18

47 Bailey Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Ruvim A. Mosijchuk
Seller: John White
Date: 02/23/18

14 Cherry St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: John West
Seller: William Watras
Date: 02/22/18

98 Dartmouth St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Krystal S. Guilmette
Seller: Anthony Gamelli
Date: 02/14/18

Day Lily Lane #6F
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Julia Minchuk
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 02/22/18

41 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: MXY Corp.
Seller: Franklin Syed Sons Inc.
Date: 02/13/18

9 Hunters Slope
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Lynnette L. Tabin
Seller: Edwin Sustache
Date: 02/15/18

10 Maria Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Shawn Baker
Seller: Frank A. McCartney
Date: 02/22/18

30 Noble St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,900
Buyer: Eliezer Garcia
Seller: James S. Hockenberry
Date: 02/16/18

19 Rider Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Jose A. Figueroa
Seller: Jordan T. Figueroa
Date: 02/23/18

253 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nancy P. Maxim
Seller: Feustel, Jessie T., (Estate)
Date: 02/16/18

361 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Ginger L. Kairys
Seller: Arthur W. Madrid
Date: 02/13/18

627 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Westfield DG LLC
Seller: Margaret A. Kurtz
Date: 02/21/18

22 Woodland Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Lisa Hockenberry
Seller: Earl W. Lafreniere
Date: 02/16/18

WILBRAHAM

238 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Joanne Merriam
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/23/18

8 Broadview Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Robert W. Mantler
Seller: Walter H. Damon
Date: 02/20/18

10 Highmoor Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Matthew Bahosh
Seller: Zachary I. Goodman
Date: 02/16/18

309 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jessica McDonald-Rivera
Seller: Paula C. Squires
Date: 02/16/18

24 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brandon M. Quiterio
Seller: Antonio M. Palermo
Date: 02/23/18

997 Tinkham Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Michelle J. Lucas
Seller: Mark Graziano
Date: 02/12/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

660 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Michael Ferraro
Seller: FHLM
Date: 02/16/18

Concord Way #11
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 02/21/18

Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Bercume Construction LLC
Seller: Tofino Associates LLC
Date: 02/21/18

217 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Paul T. Robinson
Seller: Debra Edelman
Date: 02/20/18

61 Tanglewood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $648,525
Buyer: Yecheng Yang
Seller: James W. Sheppard
Date: 02/16/18

BELCHERTOWN

25 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Sharon L. Mendyk
Seller: Larry R. Severance
Date: 02/16/18

33 Depot St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Michael W. Berg
Seller: Plumtree Real Estate LLC
Date: 02/16/18

220 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $382,000
Buyer: Jill N. Houle-Adamczyk
Seller: Laliberte Home Builders
Date: 02/12/18

27 Old Pelham Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $449,500
Buyer: Matthew J. Rivest
Seller: Jeffrey Gnatek
Date: 02/23/18

26 Sarah Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: David M. Placzek
Seller: Brian M. Adamczyk
Date: 02/12/18

700 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: James Pirog
Seller: Whisperwood LLC
Date: 02/21/18

17 Trillium Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Mark J. Stavropulos
Seller: Mark G. Jackson
Date: 02/16/18

CHESTERFIELD

63 North Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Anika N. Gaskins
Seller: Alyson Rhoades-Fortier
Date: 02/22/18

EASTHAMPTON

12 Button Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ross J. Krause
Seller: Kelly M. Machado
Date: 02/16/18

78 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Thomas J. Benson
Seller: Peter Karparis
Date: 02/16/18

6 Prospect St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: David Arbeitman
Seller: Lachenauer LLC
Date: 02/22/18

13 Ranch Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Roger W. Salloom
Seller: Shawna M. Biscone
Date: 02/20/18

GRANBY

7 Ferry Hill Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Alexander F. Ross
Seller: Margaret A. Nugent
Date: 02/14/18

114 North St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Brian R. Hajdamowicz
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 02/15/18

HATFIELD

54 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Frederick A. Bushey
Seller: Sandra M. Weinberg
Date: 02/20/18

NORTHAMPTON

31 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $580,241
Buyer: Stuart R. Chipkin
Seller: Stubridge Development LLC
Date: 02/23/18

88 High St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $455,720
Buyer: Dina R. Levi
Seller: Sarah B. Halper
Date: 02/21/18

81 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Om Shiv Gauri Inc.
Seller: Longmeadow Medical Arts
Date: 02/21/18

31 Ridgewood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Adam Duso
Seller: Sheila M. Coy RET
Date: 02/20/18

41 Warner St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Debra T. Bercuvitz
Seller: William J. Evans
Date: 02/21/18

SOUTH HADLEY

22 Bunker Hill
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $214,300
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Roberto Mancini
Date: 02/13/18

3 Burnett Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Paul Cooney
Seller: Jenny Scobel
Date: 02/12/18

10 Haig Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael E. Aiken
Seller: Laurels RT
Date: 02/20/18

52 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $122,057
Buyer: Lindsey M. Crotty
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 02/20/18

7 Misty Court
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $352,500
Buyer: Anthony R. Witman
Seller: Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co.
Date: 02/14/18

7 Norwottuck Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gregory M. Simmons
Seller: Jaime A. Lavallee
Date: 02/22/18

4 Riverlodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $432,000
Buyer: William L. Phillips TR
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 02/15/18

52 Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $168,900
Buyer: Daniel J. Chagnon
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 02/16/18

SOUTHAMPTON

10 Eastwood Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $396,000
Buyer: Yinfeng Wang
Seller: Jeffrey M. Paradis
Date: 02/20/18

1 Halons Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $122,800
Buyer: Bellinger Construction
Seller: RGB Industries Inc.
Date: 02/16/18

75 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $428,000
Buyer: Mario A. Grosso
Seller: Petra A. Lackner
Date: 02/20/18

Woodmar Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: David Garstka Builders
Seller: Chester J. Kellogg
Date: 02/16/18

WARE

355 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas Giguere
Seller: Gregory A. Metcalf
Date: 02/23/18

WESTHAMPTON

29 Loudville Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Revampit LLC
Seller: Todd L. Fondakowski
Date: 02/12/18

WORTHINGTON

241 West St.
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Tracy S. McManmon
Seller: Claydon RT
Date: 02/16/18

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Briefcase Departments

Employer Confidence
Strengthens in February

BOSTON — Massachusetts employer confidence strengthened during February as optimism about long-term economic growth outweighed a volatile month in the financial markets. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose 0.4 points to 64.5, setting another 17-year high. The Index has gained 2.4 points during the past 12 months as confidence levels have remained comfortably within the optimistic range. Enthusiasm about the U.S. and Massachusetts economies, along with a bullish outlook on the part of manufacturers, fueled the February increase. At the same time, hiring remained a red flag as the BCI Employment Index fell 4 points between February 2017 and February 2018. Almost 90% of employers who responded to the February confidence survey indicated that the inability to find skilled employees is either a modest, large, or huge problem. “Fourteen percent of respondents said finding employees represents a huge problem that is hampering their company’s growth. One-third of employers see employee recruitment as a big problem, while 29% see it as a modest issue,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. “For the short-term, however, the state and national economies remain strong, and the recent announcement by Amazon of a major expansion in Boston indicates that the trend should continue.” The survey was taken before President Donald Trump roiled the financial markets by pledging to impose stiff tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. 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. The constituent indicators that make up the overall Business Confidence Index were mixed during February. The most significant gains came in the Manufacturing Index, which surged 3.9 points to 66.2, and the U.S. Index, which rose 2.1 points for the month to 66.9 and 8.0 points for the year. The Massachusetts Index fell 0.4 points to 68.5, but was up 5.3 points for the year and still higher than the national outlook for the 96th consecutive month. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, rose 2.4 points to 64.1. The Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, declined 1.6 points to 65. The Current Index has risen 4.2 points and the Future Index 0.6 points during the past 12 months. The Company Index, reflecting employer views of their own operations and prospects, was essentially flat, gaining 0.1 points to 62.4. The Employment Index also rose 0.1 points, to 56.4, versus 60.4 in February 2017. Manufacturing companies (66.2) were more optimistic than non-manufacturers (61.9). Large employers (69.8) were more bullish than medium-sized (62.0) or small businesses (62.7).

Single-family Home Sales
in Pioneer Valley Up in January

SPRINGFIELD — Single-family home sales rose by 17.2% in the Pioneer Valley in January compared to the same time last year, while the median price rose 1.0% to $197,000, according to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. In Franklin County, sales were up 27.0%, while the median price fell 2.1% from a year earlier. In Hampden County, sales were up 26.2%, while the median price was up 8.8%. In Hampshire County, sales fell by 5.6% from January 2017, while the median price was up 1.2%.

Advertising Club Seeks
Nominations for Pynchon Award

SPRINGFIELD — The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties for the Pynchon Award, which recognizes citizens of the region who have rendered distinguished service to the community. The Order of William Pynchon was established by the Advertising Club in 1915 to recognize and encourage individuals whose lives and achievements typified the ideals of promoting citizenship and the building of a better community in Western Mass. Past recipients include war heroes, social activists, teachers, volunteers, philanthropists, historians, clergy, physicians, journalists, public servants, and business leaders — a diverse group, each with a passion for the region and a selfless streak. A complete list of recipients since 1915 can be found at www.adclubwm.org/events/pynchonaward. To nominate an individual, submit a one-page letter explaining why the nominee should be considered. Include biographical information, outstanding accomplishments, examples of service to the community, organizations he or she is or has been active in, and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three people who can further attest to the nominee’s eligibility for induction into the Order of William Pynchon. All nominees will be considered and researched by the Pynchon Trustees, comprised of the current and five past presidents of the Advertising Club. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 30 to: William Pynchon Trustees, Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts, P.O. Box 1022, West Springfield, MA 01090 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Pynchon medalists are chosen by unanimous decision of the Pynchon Trustees. 2018 recipients will be announced in June 2018, with an awards ceremony scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.

Unemployment Rate Holds
at 3.5% in Massachusetts

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 3.5% in January, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts lost 6,100 jobs in January. Over the month, the private sector lost 4,200 jobs; although gains occurred in professional, scientific, and business services; information; and other services. From January 2017 to January 2018, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 29,000 jobs. The January unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.1% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Massachusetts continues to experience a low unemployment rate and labor force expansions,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta said. “While the overall health of our economy remains strong, and 2017 marked the eighth consecutive year of job growth, persistent skills gaps remain. That is why our workforce-development partners remain committed to ensuring that those who are still unemployed or underemployed have access to the training resources they need to access high-demand jobs.” The labor force increased by 2,200 from 3,657,300 in December, as 3,900 more residents were employed and 1,700 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased four-tenths of a percentage point from 3.9% in January 2017. 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 — remained at 65.3%. The labor force participation rate over the year has decreased by 0.2% compared to January 2017. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in construction; leisure and hospitality; professional, scientific, and business services; and other services.

Hampden County Bar Assoc.
Offers Two Law-school Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. is now accepting applications for the John F. Moriarty Scholarship and the Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship. The John F. Moriarty Scholarship is available to any Hampden County resident who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school for the 2018-19 academic year. Applicants must have been residents of Hampden County for at least five years. The application deadline is May 25. The Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship is available to any veteran with an honorable discharge or a current member of the U.S. military who has been admitted to or is attending a certified law school in New England for the 2018-19 year. The application deadline is May 15, 2018. Both scholarships are based on merit and financial need. Both applications and additional information are available by contacting the Caitlin Glenn at the Hampden County Bar Assoc. at (413) 732-4660 or [email protected], or by visiting www.hcbar.org/news/scholarships.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Company Notebook Departments

Baystate Academy Charter Public School Wins Grant

SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Academy Charter Public School received a grant to offer high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs from Project Lead The Way (PLTW), a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for K-12 students and teachers through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. More than 10,500 schools across the country offer PLTW programs to millions of students. According to Tim Sneed, executive director of Baystate Academy, “these funds will allow us to expand our biomedical sciences programs as we prepare students to enter the field of healthcare.” Baystate Academy is just one of 73 schools across the Commonwealth to receive the grant, which is supported by the Baker-Polito administration, the One8 Foundation, and Mass STEM Hub. “It is essential that we engage our students throughout their K-12 school years with hands-on lessons in science, engineering, computer science, technology, and math,” said Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Baystate Academy will use grant funds to strengthen its PLTW program with biomedical science. Funds from the grant will also support teacher professional development and the purchase of materials and equipment that will be used in the hands-on, activity-, project-, and problem-based courses. “We are proud to partner with Baystate Academy to empower students to develop the in-demand knowledge and transportable skills to thrive in our evolving world,” said Vince Bertram, PLTW president and CEO.

Molding Business Services Announces Acquisition of Gros Executive Recruiters

FLORENCE — Molding Business Services of Florence has acquired Gros Executive Recruiters of Franklin, Tenn. Both firms provide recruiting and executive search services to the plastics industry. Molding Business Services (MBS) was founded in 1998, and during those 20 years, its recruiting division has focused almost exclusively on the injection-molding segment of the plastics industry. Gros Executive Recruiters was founded in 1989 and serves the packaging, plastics-processing, and plastics-machinery markets. MBS brings a deeper injection-molding network to Gros, while Gros provides MBS with penetration into the packaging and plastics machinery markets. Additionally, merging the two already-extensive industry databases produces a network of talent that will benefit the combined firms’ clients. Together, MBS and Gros have recruiting staff located across the U.S., in Massachusetts, Illinois, Tennessee, Vermont, and California. “The synergies between the two firms are numerous, and our visions and goals couldn’t be better aligned,” said MBS President Jonathan Soucy. “We are excited about enhancing our reach and capabilities for our clients, especially at a time when the demand for talented individuals in our industry has reached critical levels.” Former Gros Executive Recruiters owner and industry veteran Dennis Gros has been appointed president of the combined recruiting business. “The combination of MBS’s recruiting division and Gros Executive Recruiters is great news for hiring managers and for professionals who seek a career change,” he said. “In combining our resources, we will offer new programs designed to energize hiring in the plastics industry.” Gros Executive Recruiters will become the sole recruiting brand of the combined entity and will operate as a molding business services company.

Radiothon Raises $245,367 for Children’s Hospital

SPRINGFIELD — Generous donors pledging their support of Baystate Children’s Hospital resulted in a grand total of $245,367 raised during this year’s 17th annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon, which ran March 6-7. “The tremendous response from listeners to the 94.7 WMAS Radiothon is a testimonial to our talented staff of caregivers who are dedicated to improving the lives of children throughout the region,” said Dr. Charlotte Boney, chair, Pediatrics, Baystate Children’s Hospital. “It takes a team effort to hold a successful Radiothon even before the first telephone rings. We couldn’t do it without the many listeners who called in to pledge their support to our Children’s Hospital, or without the assistance of the volunteers, corporate sponsors, Baystate staff, and the Kellog Krew at 94.7 WMAS who all gave so generously of their time.” There is still time to make a donation to Baystate Children’s Hospital by visiting the Radiothon webpage at www.helpmakemiracles.org/event/wmas or texting WMASkids to 51555.

AIC Named to Military Friendly Schools List

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has been named to the list of “Better for Veterans” organizations across the country, earning the 2018 Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. Now in its 16th year, the Military Friendly Schools list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies, veteran students, and proprietary survey information from participating organizations in order to help them select the best college, university, or trade school to receive the education and training needed to pursue a civilian career. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey completed by the school. For the first time, student survey data was taken into consideration for the designation. More than 1,300 schools participated in the 2017-18 survey, with 849 earning the designation. “American International College is proud to assist those men and women who serve our country,” said AIC President Vince Maniaci. “The college recognizes the value of the many educational and leadership experiences that occur in the Armed Forces, and the excellent foundation that military experience provides. In turn, we give veteran students transfer credits for service in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard, helping service members and veterans get a head start on earning their degrees.”

New Prosthetic Center Serves Amputees with Innovative Technology

SPRINGFIELD — O & P Labs recently opened the doors to the Prosthetic Center at 3500 Main St. in Springfield. The local prosthetic company has been serving Western and Central Mass., Northern Conn., and Southern Vermont for more than 30 years. Co-owners Jim Haas and Blaine Drysdale hosted Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Carlos González, along with team members, patients, medical care providers, friends, and family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 15. González presented a citation to recognize O & P Labs’ “30 years of healthcare service to the people of Springfield, Mass. and your innovative assistance for patients to enjoy productive lives.” The grand-opening event honored the 700 patients with limb loss who have been served over the last ten years since Haas and Drysdale have owned the company. The decision to create this full-service practice space was in direct response to the needs of these patients. “I used to ride a bike [before my amputation], and I still do,” said Drysdale, a certified prosthetist. “We are dedicated to helping every patient through their individual process. That includes before, during, and after an amputation.” The state-of-the-art Prosthetic Center features real-life experiences including a bike trainer, ramp, solo step track system, parallel bars, private rooms, and more. “Our facility does not feel like a white-coat clinic,” Haas added. “We’re here to help people get on with their lives. We strive to empower our patients to reach their similar activity level as prior to limb loss and feel part of a community while doing it.”

Report: HCC Benefits Economy Significantly

HOLYOKE — Students who graduate from Holyoke Community College (HCC) with an associate degree will see an average increase in annual earnings of about $10,000 a year compared to those with only a high-school diploma, according to a new report that calculates the total economic impact of HCC on the Pioneer Valley at nearly $215 million annually. “By comparison,” the report says, “this contribution that the college provides on its own is almost as large as the entire arts, entertainment, and recreation industry in this area.” The analysis of HCC’s economic value was conducted by Emsi, an economic modeling firm whose clients include colleges and universities as well as some of the largest for-profit corporations in the U.S., such as Amazon and Coca-Cola. For this, Emsi based its conclusions on academic and financial reports from HCC, industry and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau, and other surveys related to education and social behavior. The study, commissioned by the college, looked at data from 2015-16. For fiscal year 2016, which ended June 30, 2016, the study found that the total economic impact of the college on the economy in the three counties of the Pioneer Valley (Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin) was $214.6 million, or about 0.7% of the region’s gross regional product. That number includes direct spending by the college’s 991 full-time and part-time employees as well as operational spending by the college itself, and accounts for a multiplier effect, which measures how that money works its way through the regional economy. The total also includes short-term construction projects and spending by students who relocate to the Pioneer Valley as well as spending by students who choose to remain in the area for college rather than go elsewhere. In FY 2015-16, HCC served 8,243 credit students and 3,024 non-credit students. The largest impact, though, comes from alumni — former students who continue to live and work in the region: $155.1 million, or enough to support 2,642 jobs, the report notes. The study also examined the economic benefits of HCC from a student’s perspective, noting that those who complete their associate degree could expect to earn an average of $9,600 more per year than those with only a high-school diploma. Put another way, for every $1 students invest in their education (out-of-pocket expenses, interest on loans, foregone income while in school), they will earn $3.2, an average return of 12.7%. The study also concludes that HCC represents a “a solid investment” for taxpayers, generating more in tax revenue than it takes in through state and local funding — $54.6 million compared to $31.6 million, or a benefit-cost ratio of 1.8, an average rate of return of 4.5%. Massachusetts also benefits as a whole from the presence of HCC in two major ways: increased prosperity from an expanding economic base and savings generated by the improved lifestyles of students, most notably in a reduction in medical costs through improved health, reduced crime, and lower employer contributions toward unemployment.

Country Bank Donates $656,000 to Area Organizations in 2017

WARE — Country Bank reported that it donated $656,000 to more than 400 organizations in 2017 through its Charitable Giving Program. Some of the recipients include the Ronald McDonald House, which received $30,000 to support its ‘home away from home’ for children and their families being treated at the Springfield area medical facilities, and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, which received $10,000 to help continue its mission of providing food to those in need. “Our mission is to grow mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, community, and staff. This is evidenced not only by our commitment to support these organizations with charitable contributions, but also with staff volunteer hours,” said Paul Scully, president and CEO. “In 2017, nearly 800 hours of personal time was given back by members of the Country Bank staff to their local communities. In addition to their volunteer hours, employees also raised more than $33,000 through their own charitable-giving events such as jean days, bake sales, and raffles.

The United Arc Hosts Annual Coffee & Conversation Event

TURNERS FALLS — On Feb. 23, the United Arc held its annual Coffee & Conversation event, an opportunity for legislators in Western Mass. to hear the stories of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. This year, the Coffee & Conversation event brought together experiences in seeking full community inclusion, from the joys of work to struggles against bullying and for full access to education, to the process of gaining acceptance at school and extracurricular activities. One of the speakers was Tonya Lanpher, parent of a child with autism and a family support specialist at the United Arc. “I think the hardest thing is that people just don’t understand,” she said. “If we can help people understand, then we can create full community inclusion. People don’t understand each other if they don’t spend time together. That’s why full community inclusion is so important.” Event attendees included U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern; state Sen. Stan Rosenberg; state Reps. Steve Kulik and Solomon Goldstein-Rose; Jon Gould, aide to state Sen. Adam Hinds, and Chris Cappucci, research director for state Rep. Paul Mark. They shared their thoughts on full community inclusion and the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was co-sponsored by the Greater Athol Area Advocates for Families with Special Needs, and First Light Power Resources was a supporting sponsor. Other sponsors included 2nd Street Baking Co., Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters, and Greenfield Savings Bank. John Howland, CEO of Greenfield Savings Bank, and Linda Ackerman, assistant vice president and branch manager of the Greenfield Savings Bank Turners Falls branch, were also in attendance. Founded in 1951, the United Arc provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, helping them achieve the universal goals of inclusion, choice, and independence.

Finck & Perras Reports Community Investments

EASTHAMPTON — Genevieve Brough, president of Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., recently announced that the firm invested roughly $40,000 in the wider community through sponsorships and donations to nonprofits in 2017. Organizations the company supported range from youth sports and recreation programs in Hampshire County to Riverside Industries in Easthampton, Link to Libraries, and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hampshire County. Brough passes on her philanthropic values to employees, encouraging them to take part in community activism and fund-raising. Finck & Perras has supported the United Way of Hampshire County for 19 years, for instance, encouraging employees take part in making regular donations by offering various incentive programs. Other organizations Finck & Perras supported in 2017 include the Academy of Music Theatre, Northampton; the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Springfield; Pathlight, Springfield; TedXEasthamptonWomen; Safe Passage, Northampton; the Northampton Family Fourth Celebration; Nonotuck Community School Inc., Northampton; Cooley Dickinson Health Care, Northampton; and Look Memorial Park, Florence.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Grants Nearly $2M in 2017

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced that its foundation awarded a total of $1,995,462 in grants to nonprofit organizations operating in the bank’s footprint in 2017. The grants supported a variety of education and community-development initiatives as well as health, human-service, and cultural programs. In all, 556 organizations benefited from the funding. “Our grants impacted more than 5.8 million individuals in 2017 helping to enhance economic opportunities and improve the quality of life for members of our community,” said Lori Gazzillo, senior vice president and foundation director. The foundation offers multiple grant programs, each with their own guidelines, programmatic criteria, and desired outcomes. In 2018, the foundation will again accept proposals for education programs that help individuals become college-, career-, and job-ready. They also plan to accept proposals for economic-development programs that create thriving places to live, work, and raise a family. Applications for these grant programs are due by April 1, July 1, and Oct. 1. In addition to these two programs, the foundation will offer two requests for proposals focusing on nonprofit capacity and basic needs. Additional details about the foundation’s guidelines and application process can be found online at www.berkshirebank.com/giving.

Phillips Insurance Funds Scholarships to American Legion Boys State

CHICOPEE — Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. announced it is funding three scholarships to the 2018 American Legion Boys State at Stonehill College in June. The one-week, overnight program focuses on understanding one’s responsibilities and rights in the democratic process. Participants establish a mock government, complete courses in economics, and participate in elections. Founded in 1935, past participants include some of the most prominent names in the country, including former President Bill Clinton, movie critic Roger Ebert, and basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Joseph Phillips, president of Phillips Insurance, noted that “my son Connor attended Boys State in 2016 and had a positive experience, so we decided to reach out … and provide the same opportunity to other students so they could benefit from this unique program and help prepare them for college and beyond.”

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Departments People on the Move

John Dowd Jr.

Dennis Fitzpatrick

Diane LaCosse

James Wall

John Dowd Jr., Dennis Fitzpatrick, Diane LaCosse, and James Wall were recently named to the board of the Sisters of Providence Ministry Corp. (SPMC). SPMC functions as the holding company for Providence Place Inc., Mary’s Meadow at Providence Place Inc., and Providence Ministries for the Needy Inc., all in Holyoke; and Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center in Westfield. The Sisters of Providence executive council serves as the corporation’s members on the SPMC board and as corporation officers; they include Sr. Kathleen Popko, president; Sr. Mary Caritas Geary, vice president; and Sr. Senga Fulton, secretary/treasurer. Dowd is president and CEO of the Dowd Insurance Agencies, and has served on numerous boards, including the Sisters of Providence Health System (SPHS) and foundation board, NUVO Bank & Trust, and CityStage and Symphony Hall. Fitzpatrick is president of the O’Connell Companies and former board chair of Brightside for Families and Children, SPHS, and Catholic Health East, of which SPHS was a founding member. LaCosse is senior vice president of United Bank’s commercial banking division in West Springfield and a member of the Providence Place/Mary’s Meadow board and finance committee. She is a volunteer for the WestMass Eldercare Money Manager Program, an associate of the Sisters of Providence, and formerly served on the Brightside for Families and Children Board. Wall retired in 2012 as global managing director of talent and chief diversity officer for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., U.S. He currently serves on two boards of trustees: as vice chair of American Management Assoc. International, NYC, and chair-elect of Providence Ministries for the Needy Inc. in Holyoke.

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Mark Wysk

Guardair Corp., the largest U.S. manufacturer of OSHA-compliant safety air guns and pneumatic vacuums, announced the hiring of Mark Wysk as the new director of Global Supply Chain. Wysk brings 30 years of industrial purchasing management experience, including international sourcing, tool-industry knowledge, and materials expertise. In his new role at Guardair, he will support manufacturing through innovative sourcing strategies and optimizing cost-saving opportunities in conjunction with annual operating plans. His focus will be on building and strengthening partnerships, providing true strategic relationships. “Mark’s expertise in improving productivity, quality, and efficiency of supply-chain operations is a tremendous asset as we continue to grow,” said Tom Tremblay, president of Guardair Corp. “We are thrilled to have him join our team.” Wysk was most recently the corporate director of Procurement at Simonds International. Prior to that, he held the position of senior manager of Global Sourcing for Lenox. He holds a master’s degree in engineering management and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, both from Western New England College. He currently serves as president of the Institute for Supply Management of Western New England and has published articles in Supply Chain World and Cutting Tool Engineering.

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Tom Schiff

Tom Schiff, the founder and executive director of Phallacies Inc., will receive an Innovative Initiative Award in March for his work with the nonprofit, which helps men create healthy masculinities through dialogue and theatrical performance. Schiff will receive the honor in person from the Men and Masculinities Knowledge Community of the National Assoc. of Student Personnel Administrators at the organization’s 100th annual conference in Philadelphia on March 3-7. The honor comes as Schiff is poised to begin to expand the organization in the region to reach and impact a broader audience of men of all ages. Phallacies Inc. provides leadership development, health education, and violence prevention for men via dialogue and innovative educational theater. It was born four years ago through Schiff’s work as a health educator at UMass, where he also founded the Men and Masculinities Center. Through Phallacies, people who identify as male between the ages of roughly 19 and 35 engage in a dialogue about masculinity and the intersections with other identities, health, violence, and relationships, and then create performance pieces as educational and thought catalysts to encourage changing the cultural scripts about masculinities. Performances take place at colleges, human-service organizations and forums, conferences, and local high schools and middle schools. Men who are involved include teachers, staff from youth and human-service agencies, and medical students. “They’re interested in getting support for themselves about how to be healthier as a man — physically, emotionally, and psychologically — and to find support for that. They are trying to rethink what it means to be a man in the world,” Schiff said. “People also get involved because they’re interested in violence prevention. Men need to speak up and speak out about these issues to help support more men and boys in creating healthy masculinities.” Schiff holds a doctoral degree in organization development from UMass, a master’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, and a bachelor’s degree in history with certification in secondary social studies from the State University of New York at Cortland.

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The board of directors at Pioneer Cold announced that Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Hedge has been elected president. He joined Pioneer in 2007 as vice president of Operations, and was promoted to chief operating officer in 2012. Hedge will be responsible for all areas of Pioneer, including customer and employee satisfaction. A major part of his job will be to set priorities in strategy, asset utilization, and revenue growth, and to ensure operational excellence across the company. As COO, Hedge was the operations leader and delivered consistent improvement in all areas, including safety, capacity planning and utilization, customer satisfaction, and productivity. As a result, Pioneer achieved industry-best operational metrics as benchmarked against industry standards. Hedge came to Pioneer from Sleepy’s, where he was vice president, Logistics. Prior to that, he was vice president, Business Operations at CIS in Lenox. He also held executive-level supply-chain-management roles at Save-A-Lot Foods, Performance Food Group, and Springfield Foodservice. He spent 20 years with TruServ Corp., where he was consistently promoted to roles with increasing responsibility. Hedge is an active member of the International Assoc. of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and serves as a member of that organization’s supply chain operations committee. He also currently serves as treasurer of the North Atlantic Chapter of the IARW. He is also a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Pioneer Cold also announced two more promotions, with Susanne Gagnon becoming director of Operations and Michael Carr becoming Customer Service manager. Gagnon served most recently as Customer Service and Transportation manager. She came to Pioneer in 2004 as a Warehouse manager and was promoted to Customer Service manager in 2006. Prior to joining Pioneer, she was with C&S for 10 years and was promoted to roles with increasing levels of responsibility, working on the ‘SWAT Team’ setting up and opening new distribution centers for three years, and was promoted to Warehouse supervisor, where she spent her last two years. Carr joined Pioneer in 2003 as a Customer Service representative. In 2007, he was promoted to senior Customer Service representative and has spent the last 11 years in that role. Prior to joining Pioneer, he was a route sales/DSD delivery driver for a magazine and book distributor.

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Dr. Angela Belmont

Cooley Dickinson Health Care President and CEO Joanne Marqusee announced the appointment of Dr. Angela Belmont as vice president, Patient Care Services and chief Nursing officer (CNO). “In her new role, Angela provides leadership, oversight, and support of our leaders in the Patient Care Services division at Cooley Dickinson Health Care,” Marqusee said. “Angela is responsible for advancing our dyad program of nursing and physician collaboration, and partners with our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Estevan Garcia to focus on quality and patient safety. In this regard, Angela will help us to drive improvements in patient satisfaction and nursing practice at Cooley Dickinson.” A successful nurse administrator with more than 30 years of experience, Belmont has held progressively responsible leadership positions in acute-care hospitals throughout her career, including more than 20 years with Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital, a 370-bed acute-care hospital in Utica, N.Y. Prior to joining Cooley Dickinson, Belmont was assistant vice president of Nursing for Mohawk Valley Health System, a community healthcare system with more than 4,000 employees that serves patients throughout three counties in upstate New York. In this role, she led efforts to significantly improve patient-care services and outcomes across the two hospital campuses. Belmont earned both her bachelor’s degree in Nursing and master’s degree in nursing administration at the State University of New York, and her doctorate in nursing practice in system leadership from Rush University in Chicago.

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Brittany Weiss, associate director of International Admissions at Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield, has joined the all-volunteer board of directors for the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI). “We are very pleased to have Brittany as part of the ILI family,” said Eric Wirth, ILI board president. “Her extensive academic and professional background around the world and here at home will go far in supporting our work, including high-quality language instruction and teacher training, free English classes for immigrants and refugees, and volunteer opportunities throughout the Pioneer Valley.” Weiss has considerable experience abroad in Asia, Latin America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Prior to joining Stoneleigh-Burnham, she was Admissions associate at the American International School of Budapest in Hungary, where she worked with students and families from more than 60 nationalities. Earlier, she served as assistant director of Alumni Engagement at her alma mater, Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, and as a resident faculty member at Emma Willard School in Troy, N.Y. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Siena College and a master’s degree in educational administration and policy studies from the University at Albany.

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The Melha Shriners, a philanthropic organization based on fun, fellowship, and Masonic principles, announced the official election and installation of their potentate (president) and his Divan (executive board). At its annual meeting, the Melha Shriners presented the potentate’s fez to Glenn Surprenant, the 108th top-ranking Shriner in Western Mass. as the organization enters its 120th year. A lifelong resident of Western Mass., Surprenant graduated from Classical High School and later pursued his passion for laboratory sciences. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from American International College in 1976, he became a registered medical technologist in Laboratory Sciences and is currently the director of Radiology at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. In 1976, Surprenant married Diane Ruggeri, an assistant nurse manager, Labor & Delivery for Baystate Medical Center. After many years of observing other members of his family join the Masonic fraternity and then the Shrine, Surprenant was raised a Master Mason in the Indian Orchard Lodge in February 2006 and joined the Melha Shriners in March 2006. He has been an active member and past president of the Hadji Unit in 2014. During parades, he can be seen driving one of the brightly colored Jeepsters. Surprenant’s journey toward becoming the head Shriner in Western Mass. began in 2014 when he was appointed to the Divan line. The fellowship he espouses is seen throughout the Shrine and Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield, as his cousin, Al “Poppy” Surprenant, is a member of the clown unit; his brothers, Joseph and Gary Surprenant, are both board of governors members at the hospital; and his son, Andrew, is president of the Melha Oriental Band Unit. The First Lady’s project, titled “Nursing Education: Making a Difference for the Kids,” will raise funds to provide items not normally allocated in a hospital budget; these educational items will assist the nurses in the transition to acute pediatric rehabilitation care. Said First Lady Diane, “I’d like to add more educational items that will help the staff to do even greater things than they are doing now. My hope is that my project will provide additional tools and the necessary training to expand the high-quality care the children receive here in Springfield.”

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Kayla Drinkwine

Kayla Drinkwine joined Webber & Grinnell Insurance as commercial lines marketing manager. She will be responsible for quoting, negotiating, and placing the agency’s larger commercial accounts with the various insurance carriers represented by the agency. Drinkwine started her career at Phillips Insurance Agency in Chicopee. Starting as the office receptionist, she moved quickly to personal lines customer service representative and then to commercial account manager. She maintains her construction risk and insurance specialist (CRIS) and certified insurance service representative (CISR) designations from the Massachusetts Assoc. of Insurance Agents.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• March 21: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lee Bank, 75 North St., Pittsfield. Bring your business card to enter to win our door prize. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

• March 28: Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Berkshire Community College, Paterson Field House, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. Get in front of Berkshire-based businesses at this annual event. Connect with employers looking to hire. You may also choose to exhibit, and recruit new employees, grow your business, and get in front of hundreds of job seekers. The event is free and open to the public. If you are interested in exhibiting or attending, visit www.1berkshire.com.

• April 18: Good News Business Salute, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Berkshire Hills Country Club, 500 Benedict Road, Pittsfield. Join us for our morning breakfast, where we will honor members and announce the winner of this year’s Esther Quinn Award. Cost: $35-$45. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

• April 26: Creative Resources Conference, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Stationery Factory, 63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton. The format has three tracts, with a total of nine workshops for creatives, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. More information to come. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

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

• April 26: Margarita Madness, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Lord Jeffery Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. Come taste margaritas and vote for your favorite. There will also be delicious dishes from participating restaurants and dozens of great raffle prizes. Cost: $30 pre-registered, $40 at the door. Register online at www.amherstarea.com.

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

• April 20: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Greenfield High School, 21 Barr Ave., Greenfield. Full breakfast will be served during the program, which will feature an Entrepreneur of the Year panel. Sponsored by Franklin County Community Development Corp. and the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board. Cost: $13 for members; $16 for non-members. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

• April 26: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center, 289 Main St., Greenfield. Networking event with special guest Sue Dahling Sullivan from Massachusetts ArtWeek. Come kick off the debut of ArtWeek in Western Mass. Refreshments and cash bar will be available. Cost: $10. Register at franklincc.org or by e-mailing [email protected].

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

• March 21: St. Patrick’s Day Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Delaney House, 1 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Chief greeter: John Beaulieu, city of Chicopee and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Keynote speaker: Sean Cahillane, Irish Cultural Center. Sarah the Fiddler will perform. Sponsored by United Personnel, Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Gaudreau Group, Sunshine Village, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 3: Chamber Seminar: “Pay Equity,” presented by Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast, 9-11 a.m, hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites. Sponsored by Westfield Bank. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Table fee of $150 includes table, two entrance passes, a light supper, and parking. Admission: free with pre-registration only, $15 at the door. Sign up at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 19: Business After Hours: A Salute to the ’70s Disco Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Ohana School of Performing Arts. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 24: B2B Speed Networking, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Chicopee Boys and Girls Club. For more information, visit chicopeechamber.org/events.

• April 25: Salute Breakfast at the Moose Family Center: “Easy, Cost-neutral Sustainability for Businesses,” 7:15-9 a.m. Chief Greeter: Phil Norman, CISA. Keynote: Center for EcoTechnology. Sponsored by United Personnel, Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Gaudreau Group, Sunshine Village, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

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

• March 27: “Strength-based Leadership” featuring Colleen DelVecchio, certified Clifton Strengths Coach. The second of a two-part series (see Feb. 27 listing above). For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• April 4: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Suite3 in the Mill 180 Building, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Suite3. Take your connection building to the next level when we partner with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce on this Networking by Night event. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for future members. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Friends and colleagues can come together for new networking opportunities and new features such as Made in Mass., Minute Clinic, and Food for Thought. Admission: free with online registration, $15 at the door. Table space is still available. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

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

• March 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Sponsored by Expert Staffing. Meet up with your business associates for networking and food. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 if you would like to bring a door prize or if you’re interested in a marketing table for $25.

• April 4: Women in Leadership Series, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by HCC Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke. Join us April through July to learn from area CEOs while networking with your peers from the region. An elegant lunch prepared by students from the Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts program will provide the setting, which will create the opportunity for a meaningful dialogue on some key leadership issues for those building their careers. Each month your table will join one of the region’s leading CEOs.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. Presented by the Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Easthampton, Greater Northampton, South Hadley/Granby, and Quaboag Hills chambers of commerce. Vendor tables cost $150. Admission: no charge with advance registration, $15 at the door. This event sells out. Call (413) 534-3376 or your local chamber to reserve a table.

• April 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Fairfield Inn & Suites, 229 Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke. Meet up with your friends and business associates for a little networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Feel free to bring a door prize. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• April 20: Economic Development Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Holyoke Community College, Kittredge Center, PeoplesBank Conference Room. Learn from EMPATH about how to break the cycle of poverty and utilize the bridge to self-sufficiency theory to approach economic mobility. EMPATH helps low-income people achieve long-term economic mobility, and has developed a holistic approach to mentoring backed by the latest brain science that busts through silos and combats chronic stress. Event emcees are Mary Coleman, EMPATH; Dr. Christina Royal, Holyoke Community College; and Kathleen Anderson, Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members and walk-in guests.

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

• April 4: April Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Suite3 in the Mill 180 Building, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage, H&R Block, and MassDevelopment. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• April 11: Protecting Your Data from Security Risks, 9-11 a.m., hosted by Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. CyberSafe is a two-hour workshop for non-technical users that focuses on using technology without compromising personal or organizational security. Students will learn the skills they need to protect digital data on computers, networks, mobile devices, and the Internet. They will learn how to identify many of the common risks involved in using technology, such as phishing, spoofing, malware, and social engineering, and then learn how to protect themselves and their organizations from those risks. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. A networking event. Cost: $150 for a table for members, $225 for a table for non-members, $10 walk-in fee for members.

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

• April 2: April Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by the Arbors, 40 Court St., Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. Event is free and open to the public. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org so we may give our host a proper count. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 11: WE2BA High School Career Fair, 7:45-11:30 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University at the Woodward Center, 395 Western Ave., Westfield. Don’t miss the chance to help shape our future through workforce development in our community. Join us to help inspire Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy students with career exploration. More than 400 students will be in attendance. We are looking for 75 vendors to participate. The vendor tables are free. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 11: April After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Inc., 14 Coleman Ave., Westfield. Refreshments will be served. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• April 24: Home & Business Community Marketplace & Tabletop Event, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by the Ranch Golf Club, 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick. An opportunity to market and sell your products and services to area residents and businesses. Sip and shop your way through the marketplace with a beer and wine tasting, live music, and a chance to vote for your favorite nosh at the food court. Cost: $50 for vendor rental space (table not included; bring your own, six feet or less with tablecloth), $75 for vendor table (includes six-foot table; bring your own tablecloth). Attendance is free to the public. For more information, contact Southwick Economic Development at (413) 304-6100.

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

• March 28: Educational Breakfast: “Tax Law Changes for Businesses,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley. This presentation by Thomas Foley, a experienced CPA who specializes in business taxes, will present the new tax-law changes that will impact businesses of every size beginning this year. There will be a light breakfast. This event is free of charge and open to the community. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

• April 11: Multi-chamber Table Top Expo: “A Taste of Commerce,” 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Bartley Center at Holyoke Community College. This business networking and marketing event, now in its 24th year, will provide business professionals and entrepreneurs an opportunity to promote their businesses — to “strut their stuff.” Tables are available for $150. Admission is free if you pre-register with the chamber or $15 at the door. Whether you plan to be a participating vendor or want to simply attend, go to www.shgchamber.com for more information or to register, or call (413) 532-6451.

• April 19: Business After 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Ohana School of Performing Arts, 470 Newton St., South Hadley. Sponsored by Berkshire Hills Music Academy. This Everything 70’s Disco Party is a networking event for members and friends of the chamber. We are joining with the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce on this event, so there will be many new business colleagues to meet and greet over the three floors of studio space. The event will feature music, food, beverages, and dancing. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

• April 22: Mohegan Sun bus trip, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds support the chamber’s scholarship fund and its two community Councils on Aging. There are bonuses on food and other pluses included in the cost. Bus departs from and returns to the former Big Y parking lot at 501 Newton St. Cost: $35. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

• April 24: An Educational Breakfast: “Cybersecurity: What We All Need to Know,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by PeoplesBank and Loomis Village, 20 Bayon St., South Hadley. We will learn how cybersecurity impacts our own lives, both personally and professionally. The presentation will be led by Joseph Zazzaro, senior vice president, Information Technology, and David Thibault, first vice president, Commercial Banking at PeoplesBank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. For further information and to register, visit www.shgchamber.com or call the chamber office at (413) 532-6451.

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

• March 20: C-Suite Conversations & Cocktails, 5-7 p.m., hosted by CityStage, One Columbus Center, Springfield. Members-only event featuring MGM President Mike Mathis. Cost: $25. For reservations, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

• March 29: Speed Networking, 3:30-5 p.m., location to be determined. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 general admission in advance ($35 at the door). For reservations, visit www.springfieldregionalchamber.com, e-mail [email protected], or call (413) 755-1310.

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

• April 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by CHD Cancer House of Hope, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 12: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 26: Coffee with Agawam Mayor Sapelli, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Agawam Senior Center Coffee Shop, 954 Main St., Agawam. Join us for a cup of coffee and a town update from Mayor Bill Sapelli. Questions and answers will immediately follow. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• April 19: YPS Third Thursday: “Career Development & Networking,” 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lattitude Restaurant, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: free for YPS members, $10 for non-members.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Agenda Departments

Gray House
Spaghetti Supper
March 19: The Gray House will hold its 27th annual spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Greek Cultural Center, 8 Plainfield St. in Springfield. All proceeds from the family-friendly event will help the Gray House provide food, educational services, and youth programming to neighbors living in poverty. This year’s event sponsor is Freedom Credit Union, and platinum sponsors include PeoplesBank and the Springfield Chapter of UNICO National. Tickets for the event are a minimum donation of $5. Children 6 and under are free, and all tickets can be purchased at the door. Supper, dessert, and children’s activities are available, as well as the opportunity to win raffle prizes such as Okemo Mountain lift tickets, a Tree House Brewing Co. basket, and many others. The grand-prize raffle includes a foursome to the Ranch Golf Club, tickets to a Boston Red Sox game, and a 32-inch smart TV. Winners do not need to be present to win the grand-prize raffle, and entry tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (413) 734-6696. This year, the Gray House will honor St. Michael’s Parish and Knights of Columbus Council #9960 of East Longmeadow. The event would not be possible without the support of the St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus and parishioners, said Teresa Liberti, executive director of the Gray House. “For over 20 years, they have been an integral part of making the spaghetti supper such a success. They are the ones who are cooking and serving the food for over 400 guests we have every year.”

Difference Makers
March 22: The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. The winners were announced and profiled in the Jan. 22 issue. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. Tickets to the event cost $75 per person, with tables of 10 available. To order, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100 or visit www.businesswest.com. Sponsors include Sunshine Village, Royal, P.C., Health New England, and Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C.

Caritas Gala
April 21: Plans are underway for Mercy Medical Center’s second annual Caritas Gala at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. The gala, with its Motown-inspired theme “Reach Out,” will raise funds to support Mercy Behavioral Health Care and the Mercy Emergency Department’s Opioid Community Outreach for education, intervention, and treatment. Dr. Mohamed and Kimberly Hamdani, along with Paul and Anna Mancinone, are honorary chairpersons for the Caritas Gala. Longtime supporters of Mercy Medical Center, Dr. Hamdani has served as chairman of Surgery, chairman of Credentials, and president of the medical staff at Mercy, and Paul Mancinone serves on the board for Trinity Health Of New England. The Caritas Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception, live entertainment from the band Motor City Magic, and a silent auction. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m., following by a live auction and dancing until midnight with music from the band Radiance. Preregistration is required by Friday, March 23. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Caritas Gala, visit www.mercycares.com/caritas-gala.

Mayors’ Economic Forum
April 26: “Mayors Meet Millennials” is the title of the 2018 New England Knowledge Corridor Mayors’ Economic Forum at Goodwin College in East Hartford, Conn. The program begins with coffee and conversation from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., followed by the conference program from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Participating mayors include Domenic Sarno (Springfield), Richard Kos (Chicopee), Marcia Leclerc (East Hartford), Erin Stewart (New Britain), and Luke Bronin (Hartford). Registration options and more information will be available soon.

40 Under Forty Gala
June 21: BusinessWest’s 12th annual 40 Under Forty Gala is a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2018, which will be unveiled in the April 30 issue of BusinessWest. Also, the fourth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. The 40 Under Forty sponsors include PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), Isenberg School of Management, Health New England, and the MP Group. Tickets will go on sale soon at $75 per person (tables of 10 available), and the event always sells out quickly. For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected].

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Court Dockets Departments

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

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Andrew Starkweather and Catherine Westcott v. Circle B Inc. d/b/a Circle B Barn Co.
Allegation: Construction dispute: $25,000+
Filed: 1/8/18

Clifford W. Oakes v. Town of Monroe
Allegation: Violation of overtime statute, breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing: $40,000+
Filed: 1/24/18

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT
Gail Sanders v. DC Property Management, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $24,000
Filed: 2/8/18

Best Tile Distributors of New England Inc. v. Allen & Burke Construction, LLC and John Burke
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $10,339.96
Filed: 2/12/18

Kenneth Malone v. Dunkin’ Donuts
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $8,500
Filed: 2/13/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Susan O’Connor v. David Ott, PA; Antone B. Cruz III, MD; and Riverbend Medical Group Inc.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $82,500
Filed: 2/5/18

Kathleen Schussler v. Home Depot USA Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $10,868.71
Filed: 2/5/18

Kenneth Hoff v. EP Floors Corp. and Robert Long
Allegation: Misclassification as independent contractor, non-payment of wages, non-payment of overtime wages, failure to maintain proper payroll records, and breach of contract: $25,000
Filed: 2/5/18

Emiddio Botta v. T.J. Welch Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: 106,388.17
Filed: 2/6/18

Jennifer Mauro v. Pride Stores, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $118,104.46
Filed: 2/13/18

Teresa Cruz v. Baystate Health Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $18,936.88
Filed: 2/14/18

J-K-M Construction Corp. v. Saltmarsh Industries Inc. and JAAN Development Corp.
Allegation: Breach of contract and unjust enrichment: $38,385.60
Filed: 2/15/18

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT
Sera Davidow v. the Transformation Center Inc.
Allegation: Misclassification as independent contractor, non-payment of overtime, violation of payment of wages law, and unjust enrichment: $8,000
Filed: 2/13/18

Marilyn Patton v. Bertucci’s Restaurant Corp.
Allegation: Negligence, breach of warranty, unfair and deceptive acts; injury caused by biting into dinner roll: $7,869
Filed: 2/15/18

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Mary Ingram v. Grill N Chill
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $463,500.26
Filed: 2/12/18

Helping to Build Small Businesses

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Over the years, we’ve written many times about how, when people hear the term ‘economic development,’ thoughts turn to building large industrial parks and luring major corporations from other states or other countries.

And that’s certainly a big part of the equation — everywhere and right here in Western Mass., where we’ve seen several industrial parks take shape and many large businesses recruited into the 413.

But there are many other, dare we say less glamorous sides to economic development, from workforce-development initiatives to marketing, to creating support systems for startups and next-stage companies. And in this issue, we see two excellent examples of that last dynamic at work — an important, but also often overlooked component of economic development.

Indeed, the Western MA Food Processing Center (WMFPC) in Greenfield and the Greentown Labs Manufacturing Initiative are excellent examples of economic development in the form of needed assistance to entrepreneurs looking to take an idea or a family recipe, as might be the case with the WMFPC, and turning it into a successful business enterprise.

Let’s start in Greenfield. The WMFPC, launched in 2001, in a large commercial kitchen created to help farmers and other entrepreneurs launch new, value-added products. The center provides the pots, pans, and freezer space, but it also offers technical support with labeling; meeting local, state, and federal guidelines; marketing; and many other aspects involved with taking a salsa recipe and moving from making a few dozen gallons to several thousand.

The center, managed by the Franklin County Community Development Corp., has helped farmers put crops to work in new, often profitable ways, but it is also helping to create jobs — more than 100 of them to date — and some very successful companies.

Meawhile, the Greentown Labs Manufacturing Initiative was launched just over a year ago with the goal of matching hardware startups with manufacturers doing business in Western Mass.

Such matches are critical for several reasons. First, these startups are often unaware of the capabilities and specialties of area manufacturers, and often believe they have to look elsewhere — to China or somewhere else offshore — to bring a product to market.

But with 7,000 manufacturers in this area making everything from plastic packaging to parts for the aerospace industry, there is a very good chance they can find someone 20 or 30 miles away instead of 12,000 miles away.

But there is another reason why these matches are so important: often, they can accelerate the process of taking a product off the drawing board and bringing it to reality, as we see with the company called Quikcord. “Springboarding effect” was the phrase used to describe the impact, and it gets the point across.

This initiative has many obvious benefits — from bringing work to area manufacturers that are doing very well in most cases but always need more work, to giving hardware startups a needed boost that get them going or to the next stage. And the biggest prize could be more jobs.

All this equates to economic development — though maybe not the kind that many people think of when they say or hear that phrase — and progress for the region.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Departments Picture This

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

Outlook 2018

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce staged its annual Outlook luncheon on March 9 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. More than 650 attendees heard a host of speakers updating the regional, state, and national economic pictures. Keynote speakers were Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker, Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and Congressman Richard Neal.
Photos by Ed Cohen Photography

Neal gives his annual federal outlook

State Rep. Carlos Gonzales, right, talks with Michael Knapik, who recently left his position as head of Baker’s Western Mass. office to become Baystate Health’s lobbyist

From left, Gene Cassidy, president and CEO of Eastern States Exposition; Penni McLean-Conner, chief customer officer and senior vice president of Customer Group at Eversource; and Mike Mathis, president and COO of MGM Springfield

By the Book

Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. is sponsoring the Anna E. Barry Elementary School in Chicopee through the Link to Libraries Business Book Link sponsorship program. The three-year, $1,500 annual contribution will provide 300 new books to the Barry School library each year. Five volunteer readers from Phillips Insurance will also visit school classrooms once a month, read to students, and give each child a new book to take home and keep. At the end of each school year, students will have a home library of seven books. Pictured, from left: Sarah Whiteley, employee benefits account executive, Phillips Insurance Agency; Christopher McMaster, account executive, Phillips Insurance Agency; Laurie Flynn, president and CEO, Link to Libraries; Abbie Meulemans, grade 4 teacher, Chicopee; Krystal DeJesus, grade 4 teacher, Chicopee; and Maria Cafaro, grade 4 teacher, Agawam.

Beaming with Pride

On Feb. 28, Holyoke Community College celebrated a topping-off ceremony in front of the HCC Campus Center, now in the middle of a two-year, $43.5 million, top-to-bottom renovation. The building is expected to reopen for the fall 2019 semester. Topping-off ceremonies are held before the last and highest beam is fixed to the frame of new buildings. Traditionally, the beam is painted white and signed by work crews and others involved in the project and adorned with a small evergreen tree and an American flag. By the time it was lifted, the 10-foot beam was covered with signatures from the HCC community, including current student Erin Burns (below), who signed the beam for herself and her sister, father, and mother, all of whom attended HCC. The renovation will add about 9,000 square feet to the 57,727-square-foot building.

A Strategy for 21st-century Growth

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

Opinion

By Sen. Eric Lesser

How should we — here in Massachusetts, and across the U.S. — prepare for autonomous vehicles taking over our roads or for artificial intelligence replacing manufacturing jobs on a massive scale? We may want to look across the pond for some answers.

Last fall, the British government published an ‘industrial strategy’ to address these two major challenges and two others: advancing economic growth while curbing pollution, and meeting the needs of an aging population.

The strategy is more a call for proposals than a top-down list of recommendations for cities, towns, and businesses to follow. In a nationwide public-private partnership, Britain is inviting organizations and companies to submit designs for the streets of the future that would pave the way, so to speak, for autonomous vehicles to join its roads. The winner will see their blueprints built, serving as prototypes for the rest of the country.

Instead of fearing tectonic shifts in technology, the U.K. is embracing them as opportunities to position their workers and industries at the forefront of the future economy. Here in America, and specifically in Massachusetts, we could take a page out of Britain’s book.

Training workers for the jobs of the 21st century often makes a good sound bite, but there are already thousands of unfilled high-tech manufacturing jobs in Western Mass. alone.

That is why I have made high-tech job-training a focus of my work at the State House, including a bill to study vocational education across the Commonwealth and establish programs where access to that education is inadequate.

Fortunately, some local companies and schools have stepped in to fill the gap. Tech Foundry trains young people and adults in computer science, and Springfield Technical Community College has formed a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to host one of the premier laser manufacturing programs in the country.

Not only is Britain embracing high-tech development; it is localizing that development in places that have fallen behind. Investing in regional cities is one of the five foundations of the industrial strategy.

Through its Transforming Cities Fund, Britain is funding infrastructure projects — such as high-speed rail — that improve connectivity between cities for the express purpose of driving growth across the country. The construction of HS2, a major high-speed rail project, is expected to support 25,000 jobs.

Here in America, President Trump unveiled his long-promised infrastructure plan in February. But it was essentially a mirage. It claimed to create $1.5 trillion in repairs and upgrades, but actually invests only $200 billion — expecting the states to pick up the rest of the tab. States and major cities have been waiting for injections of federal funds that will help them push their shovel-ready projects across the finish line — projects like railroad upgrades, bridge and school repairs, and other improvements that put people to work and rebuild our forgotten cities and towns.

Meanwhile, places that have fallen behind are, in many ways, the core of Britain’s strategy itself. That strategy has served to focus attention on the challenges the world’s changing economy poses to cities and regions. We need a similar focus here.

In America, former manufacturing towns should be the focus of our redevelopment as well. One solution is giving incentives to those who choose to live there — and the companies that choose to employ them. In the state Senate, we introduced bills offering student-loan-repayment plans to young people who move to former industrial cities after college and to those who invest in high-tech businesses based in those cities.

We can — and should — look to other countries’ efforts at rebuilding industrial areas and maintaining a skilled and educated workforce. Britain is not alone in offering lessons. Germany has long had a vocational education and training system that turns high-school-aged students into apprentices ready to take manufacturing jobs right after graduation. This is one reason why Germany is able to maintain trade surpluses while other western economies have faltered: Each year, workers trained in the latest manufacturing techniques step in to fill the open jobs.

The U.K.’s industrial strategy offers a template for how to spur economic growth and prepare our workforce for the future. It also offers a warning: if we fail to develop our own strategy, we will all be left behind.

State Sen. Eric Lesser is co-chair of the Joint Committee on Economic Development. He represents the First Hampden & Hampshire District in Western Mass.

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff March 20, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the months of February and March 2018.

AMHERST

Queen’s Greens
245 Meadow St.
Danielle Teitelbaum, Matt Biskup

Roger Mami Cleaning
165 Summer St.
Roger Coy Mami

Smooth Affairs
68 Cowls Road
Jenelle Taylor

BELCHERTOWN

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques
67 Turkey Hill Road
Patricia Bonneau

The Cruise Connection
8 Lawrence Road
Richard Thibodeau

Dynamic Do’s
111 Main St.
Annamarie Deich

Eclipz Salon
3 Stadler St., C4
Carolyn O’Donnell

Looks to Kill
40 Daniel Shays Highway
Jodi Anne Turek

Nelson I. Garrow & Sons Partnership
419 Bay Road
Nelson Garrow III, Joanne Garrow, Francis Garrow, Nelson Garrow IV

CHICOPEE

439 AW Protocol
975 Patriot Ave.
Tammy Vezina

A.K. Enterprises
76 Taylor St.
Alexander Korteskit

A-R Solutions Physicians Billing
29 Lawndale St.
Patricia Fijal

Bull’s Eye Cafe
621 Center St.
KAJ Associates, LLC

Cadrocke Associates
10 Center St.
John Hollywood

Chicopee High School Soccer Booster Club
820 Front St.
Anne-Marie Szmyt, Elizabeth Soja

Destiney’s Closet
706 Chicopee St.
Destiney Hairston

Gallagher’s Auto Sales, LLC
1095 Chicopee St.
Christopher Rivers

Integrity Heating and Cooling
62 Willwood St.
Michael Durgin

Reflections and Impressions
48 Center St.
Michael Kozicki

DEERFIELD

The Educator’s Notebook
P.O. Box 444
Peter Nilsson

Helstowski Tree and Landscaping
35 Sugarloaf St.
Justyn Helstowski, Kevin Helstowski

Taylor Technology Associates
122 Plain Road
William Taylor

EASTHAMPTON

Camp’s Construction
46 East St.
Stephen Camp

Happy Day’s Remodeling
9 Riley St.
Manfred Porth

Limb by Limb Bodywork
22 Princeton Ave.
Rebekah Hanlon

New England Yoga Institute
8 Prospect St., #1R
Audrey Blaisdell

Oak and Anvil Films
106 Cottage St.
Robert Savage

Teaganwells
116 Pleasant St., Apt. 412
Teagan Rosendahl

EAST LONGMEADOW

Attitudes Hairstyles by Tina
128 Shaker Road
Tina Sherwood

Griffin Staffing Network
200 North Main St., Suite 9E
Nicole Griffin

Pearlston Paperwerks
23 Nottingham Dr.
Sarah McAdoo

Peter S. Benton, CPA
65 Maple St.
Peter Benton

Robert G. Smith
64 Woodbridge Dr.
Robert Smith

GREENFIELD

A.B. Edmonds Construction
127 Shelburne Road
Alfred Edmonds

Abundant Home Care
260 Davis St.
Leonard Cocco

Avalon Integrative Wellness
117 Riddell St.
Joanne Rybczyk

Deste Catherine Design
574 Bernardston Road
Deste Roosa

Facey Plumbing and Heating Inc.
305 Wells St., Suite 2
David Facey

Farm Girl Origins
6 Cross St.
Sarah Hiller

Goodwin, Shine and Associates
48 Federal St.
Kathleen Liberatore

Great Clips
249 Mohawk Trail
C. Laraway

Looky Here
28 Chapman St.
Beverly Ketch

Premier Bath Systems, LLC
1175 Bernardston Road
Jason Cusimano

ProsperiTea Planning
3 Grinnell St.
Wendy Marsden

Rebath of Pioneer Valley
6 French King Highway
PV Bathrooms Inc.

The Root Cellar
10 Fiske Ave.
RC Bar, LLC

Synergy Transportation Service
25 Park Ave.
Jason Markwell

Valley Mart
4 Mill St.
Muhammad Yasin

Wemhoener Analytics
4 Spring Terrace
David Wemhoener

LUDLOW

Liz R. Ramos @ the Luxy
200 Center St., Unit 7
Liz Ramos

Ludlow Chiropractic Office
77 Winsor St., Suite 203
Paul Blomerth

NORTHAMPTON

Caminito Steakhouse
7 Old South St.
Brian Doyle

Editintuitive
41 Chestnut Ave.
Ray Sylvester

Grace Paint and Tile
303 Riverside Dr.
Jeffrey Vaughan

neohasid.org
19 Perkins Ave., #6
David Seidenberg

Sheri Roxo Hair Design
241 King St., Suite 114
Sheri Ann Roxo

Skincare by Julie
2 Conz St., #60
Julieanne Ferrara Cronin

Tandem Bagel
306 King St.
Christopher Zawacki

Valley Fabrics
881 North King St.
Francesca Denhartog

Your Sacred Pelvis
71 Bradford St.
Chaya Aronson

PALMER

Bondsville Engineering Co.
48-R Fuller Road
Peter Blake, Ann Marie Blake

SOUTHWICK

Angelo’s Barber Shop
513 College Highway
Daniel Bean

Joshua K. Haughton Catering
405 North Loomis St.
Joshua Haughton

SPRINGFIELD

Affordable Airport Car Service
16 Malcolm Road
Ervin Carelock

Affordable Massachusetts
58 Edwards St., #402
Michael Patrick

B.L. Cleaning Service
93 Duggan Circle
William Lowe

Bay Street Bottles & Cans
836 Bay St.
Khanh Hung Nguyen

Fix It 413
984 Grayson Dr.
Brett Tabor

Food Management Search
235 State St.
Joseph Valentine

G & L Towing
130 Davenport St.
Joel Pacheco

Golden Hero Games
31 Palo Alto Road
Ronald Montgomery

Headline Studio
1350 Main St.
Advance Local Media

J.D. Auto Repair
131 Laconia St.
Jimmy Deleon

A Journey in Jazz
226 Old Farm Road
Traci Gaynor

Luvenzak Computer General
2156 Mazarin St.
Zadok Nwafor

Mastercuts N1977
1655 Boston Road
The Beautiful Group

Media Garden
34 Front St.
Rich Morganstern

The Nail Place, LLC
563 Main St.
Loan Pham

Pinguinos Construction
221 Hancock St.
Sadi Gonzalez

Pioneer Masonry & Chimney
1105 Sumner Ave.
Eric Rankin

R & L Auto Sales & Repair
419 Taylor St.
Reinaldo Torres Jr.

Ramos Accounting and Tax Services
405 Armory St.
Oscar Ramos

Springfield Mass Prodigy
118 Thompson St.
Robert Kelly

SWPC Plastics
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
Smith & Wesson Corp.

WARE

H & H Tree Service, LLC
109 Bondsville Road
David Hamlin

Realistic Evangelistic Active Christian Hearts
58 Main St., 222 Belchertown Road
Errol Estridge, Carol Estridge

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Adam Quality Painting
203 Circuit Ave.
Jacob Fellion

Alnassir International
205 Elm St.
Abdullah Nassir

China Bodywork Center & Spa
2009 Riverdale St.
Guang Ying Guo

Laptop Zone USA
83 River St.
Mohamed Muzammil

Reliable Auto Transport
108 Great Plains Road
Nikita Koshechko

R-Link
524 Cold Spring Ave.
Ruslan Akhmadullin

Sparkle N Shine
110 Ashley St.
Alisa Daniele

T-Shirt Station
1458 Riverdale St.
2P Designs, LLC

The Vape Bar Escape
209 Elm St.
Maria Filippone

WILBRAHAM

Excel Property Services
75 Soule Road
Richard McMahon

Flags Galore
27 McIntosh Dr.
Claire Van Eeghen

Kozy Kreations Boutique
680 Main St.
Kerri-Lynn Tichy

Wilbraham Web Design
8 Lodge Lane
Adam Anderson

World Tae Kwon Do Education Foundation
28 Stony Hill Road
Kyung Won Kim

Wellpoint Health Solutions, LLC
470 Main St.
Stacy Garvey

RN Advocate 4 You
17 Belli Dr.
Maura Lessard

Dale’s Family Hair Salon
2773 Boston Road
Dale Marsden

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Departments People on the Move

Christine Devin

Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. announced the promotion of Christine Devin, CPA, to manager in its Audit and Accounting department. In her new position, Devin will be responsible for the management of audit and review engagements for the firm’s not-for-profit, commercial, and pension clients. In addition, she will assist with the management of the not-for-profit niche, which encompasses the supervision and training of staff, client relations, firm protocol, and regulatory updates. She rejoined MBK in 2015 as a senior associate. With nine years of experience as a controller of a closely held business and more than eight years of public accounting experience, Devin combines a deep understanding of the operations, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements of the private sector with the technical expertise of a CPA. Devin received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Elms College. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Katie Longley

Elms College appointed accomplished higher-education finance executive Katie Longley the college’s new vice president of Finance and Administration. Reporting to the president, Longley, who will join Elms on March 26, will be responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the college’s financial resources and operations. She comes to Elms from Abilene Christian University in Texas, where she currently serves as associate vice president of Finance. She held successive positions as controller, tax director, payroll manager, and senior accountant during her tenure with ACU. Prior to her work in higher education, Longley was in public accounting, working as an associate for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, and then becoming a senior auditor for Davis, Kinard & Co. She holds a master’s degree in accountancy and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, both from Abilene Christian University. Longley fills the position vacated by Brian Doherty, who retired from the college earlier this year.

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Marcie Zimmerman

Greenfield Savings Bank (GSB) promoted Marcie Zimmerman to Human Resources officer. In this role, she is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR, including benefits administration, employee relations, payroll, affirmative-action plan, recruiting, orientation, performance management, policy implementation, and employment-law compliance. Zimmerman joined GSB in 2009 and has worked in the field of human resources for more than 12 years. She holds a number of HR certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and Certified Compensation Analyst (CCA).

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Jeanne Kosakowski

The Dowd Insurance Agencies announced that Jeanne Kosakowski has been hired as claims director. In this role, she handles some of the personal-lines claims, all of the commercial-lines claims, and oversees all claims. “Jeanne joins us with over three decades of insurance experience and demonstrated customer relations that will benefit our customers,” said John E. Dowd Jr., president and CEO. Kosakowski came to the Dowd Agencies from Hanover Insurance, where she was a commercial-lines product analyst. She received her bachelor’s degree from Russell Sage College in New York, where she was a Kellas Scholar. She is an Associate in Claims (AIC), a Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR), and a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), and is currently working on her Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designation. Kosakowski, who was named an “outstanding instructor” for the Worcester County Insurance Institute, will be based in the Dowd Agencies’ home office in Holyoke.

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Elizabeth Dineen

The board of trustees at Elms College appointed Elizabeth Dineen, executive director of the YWCA of Western Mass. in Springfield, as a new board member. Dineen has had a long career of community service, first serving as an assistant district attorney for 25 years prosecuting child sexual abuse and rape cases, then entering an academic career as the director of the Criminal Justice program at Bay Path University, and now at the YWCA, whose mission — “eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all” — is consistent with that of Elms College. Her legal career focused on helping the most vulnerable in the community, especially women and children who were the victims of sexually based and personal violence, and that focus has carried over into her work at the YWCA, which serves women and families at critical times in their lives. Dineen has served on the board of directors of Square One of Springfield, which provides early-education programs for children, since 2013. She previously served on the board of Mont Marie Child Care Center in Holyoke, and on the appropriations committee in East Longmeadow. Honors Dineen has earned throughout her career include the Governor’s Award for Service to the Commonwealth, the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award, Top Women of Law from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, the first Justice Kent B. Smith Award from the Hampden County Bar Assoc., the City of Holyoke Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition, the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Access to Justice Award as Prosecutor of the Year, and the Elms College Alumni Assoc. Distinguished Alumni Award.

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Nicholas D’Agostino

Holyoke Community College recently welcomed Nicholas D’Agostino as its new Affirmative Action officer and Title IX coordinator. D’Agostino comes to HCC after working for nearly 12 years as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action professional in Connecticut, most recently as the associate in Diversity and Equity at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) and before that as an EEO specialist with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. He started at HCC on Jan. 29. A longtime advocate for equity and social justice with a focus on LGBTQ issues, D’Agostino has been an Anti-Defamation League anti-bullying trainer for more than 10 years and has a long association with True Colors, a support and advocacy group in Hartford for LGBTQ youth, which he has served as board president. He has either led or participated in hundreds of affirmative-action and discrimination investigations during his career. At CCSU, D’Agostino conducted awareness and advocacy programs, promoted social-justice initiatives, engaged the college community in sexual-harassment and assault prevention, and led training sessions on diversity, Title IX compliance, anti-racism, and LGBTQ awareness. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in federally funded education programs. D’Agostino holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Quinnipiac University and a master’s degree in counselor education with a specialization in student development in higher education from CCSU.

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Elizabeth Oleksak-Sposito

Jeffrey Sattler

The Springfield Technical Community College board of trustees recently welcomed two new members. Gov. Charlie Baker appointed Elizabeth Oleksak-Sposito and Jeffrey Sattler to serve on the board, an 11-member body that governs STCC. Oleksak-Sposito worked as a clinical care manager at Boston Medical Center Health Plan from 2012 until her retirement in 2016. She provided holistic medical-care-management services for plan members with chronic conditions and complex care needs. Prior to joining Boston Medical Center Health Plan, she worked as a medical case manager for Broadspire, a division of Crawford & Co. and provider of claims-management solutions to the risk-management and insurance industry. She previously worked as a sales specialist and account manager at Hill-Rom Home Care in Charleston, S.C. A certified case manager prior to her retirement, Oleksak-Sposito holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from American International College in Springfield and a diploma in nursing from the Cooley Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing in Northampton. Her term ends March 1, 2022. Sattler is senior vice president, Commercial Lending, at Savings Institute Bank & Trust. He is responsible for managing and growing the bank’s commercial-banking business, including lending, leasing, and deposit accounts throughout the Greater Springfield and Enfield, Conn. areas. He has more than 35 years of experience in commercial banking at various institutions in the region. Prior to joining Savings Institute Bank & Trust, Sattler served as president of NUVO Bank & Trust Co. (now known as Community Bank N.A.) He serves on the board of directors of Mason Wright Senior Living Community, Rotary Club of Chicopee, and the Western Massachusetts Boy Scouts of America. He is an associate member of the National Tool & Die Assoc. Sattler graduated from Springfield College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and history, with a minor in business administration. He also graduated from the ABA Commercial Lending Banking School at the University of New Hampshire. His term ends March 1, 2021.

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William Sharp

Freedom Credit Union (FCU), headquartered on Main Street in Springfield and serving members throughout Western Mass. through nine additional branches, announced the recent appointment of William Sharp as the new branch officer in Chicopee. Sharp has worked with financial institutions for 40 years, having held management positions within the banking industry prior to joining Freedom Credit Union in 2013. He is active within his community and has received several recognitions. He currently serves as board chair for the Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee, which awarded him the Dr. Edward Ryan Award for board service in 2016. That same year, the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, which he had served as treasurer, named him Ambassador of the Year. He also has served as board chair for the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board and, in 2003, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce.

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Mary Russell

The Dowd Agencies, LLC announced that Mary Russell has been hired as commercial lines account manager. “With nearly a decade of insurance experience, Mary’s expertise and commitment to customer service will benefit our customers,” said John E. Dowd Jr., president and CEO. As commercial lines account manager, Russell manages a roster of insurance clients and supports producers with a variety of initiatives. She came to the Dowd Agencies from a local agency, where she was a personal lines account manager. She received her associate degree in psychology from Holyoke Community College.

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Margaret (Meg) Beturne

Ruben Arroyo

The Gray House recently inducted two new board members to a three-year term. They were welcomed at the January board meeting by the president and officers of the board. The new board members are Margaret (Meg) Beturne and Ruben Arroyo. Remaining board officers are Kathleen Lingenberg, president; Susan Mastroianni, vice president; Janet Rodriguez Denney, clerk; and Candace Pereira, treasurer. Beturne is a professional nurse with extensive experience in perianesthesia, surgical, ambulatory and critical-care nursing and is the assistant nurse manager at the Baystate Orthopedic Surgery Center in Springfield. Previous positions include Nursing Clinical Operations manager of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and staff nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She has served on several boards of directors, including the Children’s Study Home, the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield, the Elms College board of trustees, and the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses. Arroyo is the Code Enforcement inspector for the Holyoke Board of Health and president of Arroyo Inc., an HVAC and home-improvement business. He is a deacon at his church, Iglesia Casa de Misericordia, and also involved with Iglesia Apostolica Cristiana Betzaida and the Christian radio broadcast station La Hora Zero 1490 AM.

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Jennifer Lopez

LUSO Federal Credit Union announced the appointment of Jennifer Lopez as its new Marketing manager. She will oversee the credit union’s Marketing Department staff and daily operations, including brand and product promotions, advertising, online activity, and other marketing efforts. Lopez is a seasoned marketing professional with more than 10 years of experience in media and marketing management in Western Mass. Most recently, she spearheaded the marketing and communications initiatives at Pope Francis High School in Chicopee. Prior to that, she was a reporter and editor for Turley Publications in Palmer, and worked as a content writer for Market Mentors in West Springfield. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western New England University.

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Country Bank President and CEO Paul Scully announced the promotions of Mark Phillips, Andrew Sullivan, Sarah Yurkunas, and Christine Witz. Phillips has been appointed to first vice president of Internal Audit. He has been with the bank for 23 years and is a certified internal auditor and certified bank auditor. He has more than 40 years in the financial-services industry in various positions, most recently director of Internal Audit. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from Nichols College, and is also a graduate of the National School of Banking. He and his wife, Lisa, actively support the Epilepsy Foundation and the Worcester County Food Bank. Sullivan has been promoted to small-business lending officer and has been with the bank for four years. He began his career as a staff auditor at Wolf & Co. in Springfield, where he worked for two years before joining Country Bank as a credit analyst. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management along with an MBA with a concentration in accounting from Elms College. In 2015, he started a charity golf tournament, Andrew Sullivan’s Swing for a Cure, to bring awareness to cystic fibrosis. Over the past three years, this event has raised more than $30,000. Sullivan is also a member of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and was recently selected to receive the Best in Bank award from Country Bank. Yurkunas has been promoted to commercial portfolio manager and has been with the bank for 11 years. She began her career at Country Bank in the loan-servicing area and then moved to a loan coordinator position, which inspired her to pursue her career in the commercial-lending area. Yurkunas has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Bay Path University. She has also taken classes from the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc. and received a certification in Fundamentals of Credit Analysis: Intro to Commercial Lending. She volunteers many hours of her personal time to support the bank’s community programs and enjoys giving back to her community. Witz has been promoted to retail lending officer. She has been with the bank for seven years, most recently as the assistant branch manager in the Charlton office. She serves on the Buy Ware Committee.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• March 21: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lee Bank, 75 North St., Pittsfield. Bring your business card to enter to win our door prize. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.
• March 28: Career Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Berkshire Community College, Paterson Field House, 1350 West St., Pittsfield. Get in front of Berkshire-based businesses at this annual event. Connect with employers looking to hire. You may also choose to exhibit, and recruit new employees, grow your business, and get in front of hundreds of job seekers. The event is free and open to the public. If you are interested in exhibiting or attending, visit www.1berkshire.com.

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

• March 15: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Young Professionals of Amherst After 5 Networking, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Country Nissan, 40 Russell St., Hadley.

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

• March 8: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Multi-chamber event sponsored exclusively by CHH Engraving Inc. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at chicopeechamber.org/events.
n March 21: St. Patrick’s Day Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Delaney House, 1 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Chief greeter: John Beaulieu, city of Chicopee and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Keynote speaker: Sean Cahillane, Irish Cultural Center. Sarah the Fiddler will perform. Sponsored by United Personnel, Westfield Bank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Gaudreau Group, Sunshine Village, Spherion Staffing Services, and PeoplesBank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Sign up at chicopeechamber.org/events.

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

• March 8: Multi-Chamber Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Interland Real Estate, LLC. In addition to the Easthampton Chamber, the chambers of Northampton, Springfield, Holyoke, Westfield, Chicopee, and West of the River are all involved. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.
• March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, noon, hosted by Northampton Country Club, 135 Main St., Leeds. The main speaker will be Easthampton City Councilor Dan Carey. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.
• March 27: “Strength-based Leadership” featuring Colleen DelVecchio, certified Clifton Strengths Coach. The second of a two-part series (see Feb. 27 listing above). For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

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

• March 7: The Chamber Coffee Buzz Morning Networking, 7:30-9 a.m., sponsored and hosted by Loomis House, 298 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Jump-start your day with the opportunity to meet business and community leaders while enjoying coffee and a light breakfast. Coffee sponsored by Manage Your Health and Wealth. Free to the business community. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com or call (413) 534-3376.

• March 7: “Women in Leadership: Leadership in Your Future,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by HCC Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke. Join us from March through June to learn from area CEOs while networking with peers from the region. An elegant lunch prepared by the Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts program will provide the setting, which will create the opportunity for a meaningful dialogue on some key leadership issues for those building their careers. Each month, your table will join one of the region’s leading CEOs. Future leadership luncheons will take place on April 4, May 2, and June 5. Cost: $125 for all four sessions.

• March 8: Networking by Night Multi Chamber Event, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mill 180 Park, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. An evening of networking with several regional chambers, plus food and a cash bar. Chamber partners include Holyoke, Easthampton, Springfield, Westfield, West of the River, Chicopee, and Northampton. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Pre-registration required.

• March 14: St. Patrick’s Day Business Breakfast 2018, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by the Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by PeoplesBank; Holyoke Mall at Ingleside; Resnic, Beauregard, Waite and Driscoll; and the Republican. Coffee bar sponsored by Marcotte Ford and Holyoke Medical Center. Connect with friends over a hearty Irish breakfast. The 2018 St. Patrick’s Parade Committee award winners, the Grand Colleen and her court, local business milestones, and new chamber members will be recognized. Register by March 8 for a discounted price of $35; cost is $40 after that. Marketing tables are available. Door prizes are welcome. The deadline to register is March 12. Visit holyokechamber.com to sign up, or call (413) 534-3376.

• March 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Sponsored by Expert Staffing. Meet up with your business associates for networking and food. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 if you would like to bring a door prize or if you’re interested in a marketing table for $25.

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

• March 8: March Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mill 180, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage. The Northampton, Easthampton, Holyoke, Springfield, Westfield, West of the River, and Chicopee chambers will participate in this networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• March 15: Introduction to Pivot Tables, 9-11 a.m., hosted by Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Also called a Cross-Tab, a Pivot Table lets users easily apply various functions to data and separate the data by various criteria in rows and columns. Designed for users of Excel who have used Excel for six months or more and who need to analyze data. Participants are encouraged to bring laptops and follow along with the instructor, but this is not required. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

• April 11: Protecting Your Data from Security Risks, 9-11 a.m., hosted by Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. CyberSafe is a two-hour workshop for non-technical users that focuses on using technology without compromising personal or organizational security. Students will learn the skills they need to protect digital data on computers, networks, mobile devices, and the Internet. They will learn how to identify many of the common risks involved in using technology, such as phishing, spoofing, malware, and social engineering, and then learn how to protect themselves and their organizations from those risks. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

• June 21: Microsoft Word: Advanced Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts, 9-11 a.m., hosted by Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This workshop will go beyond the basics and explore some of Word’s more advanced features. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/pX8YUuC25YdMsLjD2.

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

• March 5: March Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Mercy Continuing Care Network at Westfield Adult Day Health, 24 Clifton St., Westfield. Cost: free. Call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count.

• March 14: March After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Spotlight Graphics, 9B Whalley Way, Southwick. Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: $10 for the general public (cash or credit paid at the door). Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam Bussell at (413) 568-1618.

• March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Event sponsor: Westfield State University; bronze sponsor: Republic Services; in-kind flower sponsor: Flowers by Webster. Keynote speaker: Bo Sullivan, executive director of the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England. A 50/50 raffle will support the chamber scholarship fund. Cost: $25 for chamber members, $30 for the general public. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or additional information, contact Pam Bussell at (413) 568-1618 or [email protected].

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

• March 7: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Cost: $25 for members ($30 at the door), $35 general admission ($40 at the door).

• March 8: After Hours with Springfield Regional, Greater Easthampton, Westfield and West of the River Chambers, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mill 180, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Cost: $10 for members, $15 general admission.

• March 9: Outlook 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by the MassMutual Center, Springfield. Featuring keynote speaker Gov. Charlie Baker and Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Cost: $60 for members in advance; $80 general admission in advance.

• March 13: Lunch ‘n’ Learn, details to be announced.

• March 20: C-Suite Conversations & Cocktails, 5-7 p.m., hosted by CityStage, One Columbus Center, Springfield. Members-only event featuring MGM President Mike Mathis. Cost: $25.

• March 29: Speed Networking, 3:30-5 p.m., location to be determined. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 general admission in advance ($35 at the door).

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

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

• March 6: Business Breakfast with MGM, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, West Springfield. Join fellow members and non-members for a business breakfast with MGM. We will provide an update as well as one-on-one sessions with MGM representatives for the bidding process. Sponsorships are available for this event. Register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• March 15: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, Agawam. You must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief introduction and company overview. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• April 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., hosted by CHD Cancer House of Hope, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• March 10: Eighth annual YP Cup Dodgeball Tournament, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., hosted by Springfield College, Dana Gymnasium, 263 Alden St., Springfield. Cost: $35 for individuals, $275 to $1,000 for teams and sponsorships. More information and registration available at springfieldyps.com.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Agenda Departments

WGBY Wine & Food Lovers Weekend

March 9-10: The WGBY Wine & Food Lovers Weekend returns for its 33rd year with an Irish theme, featuring PBS chef Kevin Dundon, host of the popular cooking show Modern Irish Food. The weekend kicks off March 9 with the region’s largest benefit tasting event, featuring more than 300 wines, craft beers, and specialty food vendors, taking up three large function halls inside Springfield’s Tower Square Hotel. The tasting is followed on March 10 by the WGBY Wine Lovers Dinner at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. Dundon has created a seven-course menu of Irish cuisine and will be on hand to explain each featured dish. The meal will be executed by Log Cabin Executive Chef Mick Corduff, and each course will feature two wines, matched by Table & Vine Wine Sales Manager Michael Quinlan and his team. For a sneak peek at the WGBY Wine Lovers Dinner menu, visit wgby.org/wine/menu. Tickets to the March 9 tasting event in downtown Springfield are $49 each; tickets to the seven-course gourmet dinner on March 10 in Holyoke are $175 each. Both are available online at wgby.org/wine or at Table & Vine in West Springfield. Proceeds benefit public television and PBS station WGBY. The event is sponsored by Big Y World Class Markets, Table & Vine, the Dennis Group, and AM Lithography. Media sponsors include BusinessWest, the Healthcare News, and the Republican.

Hockey ‘N Heels

March 10: Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts will host its second annual Hockey ‘N Heels night before the Springfield Thunderbirds game against the Utica Comets from 4 to 6 p.m. at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Baystate Health and Health New England will sponsor “Pink in the Rink” as part of the game. Attendees are invited to put on their best heels and join a fun ladies’ night. A donation of $50 buys entrance to the pre-game reception, as well as admission to the Thunderbirds game, starting at 7:05 p.m. The $50 also includes a $20 donation to Dress for Success Western Massachusetts to support its programming in 2018. During the reception, Amber Cox, vice president of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun and the New England Black Wolves (a professional box lacrosse team), will share her experiences as a woman working in a male-dominated industry. The event will also feature samplings offered by Commercial Distributing, appetizers, and pictures with Boomer, the Thunderbirds’ mascot. Visit springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/hockeynheels2018 to purchase tickets.

‘Pricing and Positioning Your Business for Sale’

March 16: Attention all business owners: if you plan to retire, or think you might someday want to change gears in your life, you will eventually be faced with the task of selling or transferring ownership of your business. With this in mind, Philip Steckler and Eric Lineback of Country Business Inc. (CBI) will present a workshop titled “Maximize the Value of Your Business: Properly Pricing and Positioning Your Business For Sale” from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Holyoke Public Library. CBI, a business-brokerage and merger-and-acquisition firm, has managed the sales of more than 1,200 businesses since 1976, with sale prices ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars to $30 million, including local businesses Quabbin Industries, New England Wetland Plants, Danco Modern, Bart’s Ice Cream, and Graphic Printing. Steckler and Lineback will introduce business owners to topics such as maximizing the value of a business, properly pricing and positioning a business for sale, attracting qualified buyers, minimizing taxes, and maintaining confidentiality. Additional topics covered will include analyzing a business’ strengths and weaknesses, understanding the marketplace, valuing a business and properly setting the purchase price and terms, and more. To register, contact Ira Bryck at the Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley at [email protected] or (413) 835-0810.

Difference Makers

March 22: The 10th annual Difference Makers award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. The winners will be announced and profiled in the Jan. 22 issue. Difference Makers is a program, launched in 2009, that recognizes groups and individuals that are, as the name suggests, making a difference in this region. Tickets to the event cost $75 per person, with tables of 10 available. To order, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100 or visit HERE. Sponsors include Sunshine Village, Royal, P.C., Health New England, and Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C.

40 Under Forty Gala

June 21: BusinessWest’s 12th annual 40 Under Forty Gala is a celebration of 40 young business and civic leaders in Western Mass. The lavish cocktail party, to be held June 21starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, will feature butlered hors d’oeuvres, food stations, and entertainment — and, of course, the presentation of the class of 2018. Also, the fourth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. The 40 Under Forty sponsors include PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), Isenberg School of Management, Mercedes Benz of Springfield, and the MP Group. Tickets will go on sale soon at $75 per person (tables of 10 available). For more information, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100, or e-mail [email protected].

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Court Dockets Departments

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

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Gissel Santiago v. Picknelly Family LP
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $4,828
Filed: 1/31/18

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Guillermo Rivera v. Chicopee Property, LLC
Allegation: Window blinds in apartment maintained by defendant fell on plaintiff, causing injury: $5,204.34
Filed: 1/25/18

Reinhart Foodservice, LLC v. AJB Ventures Inc. d/b/a Corner Grill & Pizzeria and Ibrahin Abed
Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $6,618.37
Filed: 1/26/18

Nicole Ward v. Yellowbrick Property, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $12,080
Filed: 2/2/18

Gordon Hunting v. Eastern States Exposition and Outdoor Sports Expo Group
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $7,469.17
Filed: 2/7/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Kathy L. Wheatley v. Eastfield Associates, LLC a/k/a Eastfield Mall Associates, LLC and Macy’s Retail Holdings Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall in Eastfield Mall parking lot causing injury: $91,500
Filed: 1/23/18

Catherine Byrd Clear v. Salema Management Corp.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall at Dunkin’ Donuts causing injury: $21,587.41
Filed: 1/24/18

Mark Pisarczyk, personal representative of the estate of Phyllis Pisarczyk v. Dr. John Romanelli; Baystate Surgical Associates; Jamie Wicks, M.D.; and Baystate Medical Center
Allegation: Wrongful death: $2,524,000
Filed: 1/25/18

The Collins Companies Inc. d/b/a Collins Pipe & Supply Co. Inc. v. the William Powell Co. d/b/a Powell Valves
Allegation: Breach of contract: $428,949
Filed: 1/26/18

Rosemary B. Herberger v. Baystate Medical Center
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $4,144.63
Filed: 1/29/18

Michael Forni v. Kmart Corp.
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $25,000
Filed: 1/31/18

Christina Mancini v. Haven Plaze East Associates LP and the Stop & Shop Companies Inc.
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $43,845.75
Filed: 2/2/18

NGM Insurance Co. as subrogee of Katelyn M. Ford v. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Allegation: Negligence; driver of PVTA bus backed into plaintiff’s vehicle, causing injury and property damage: $14,381.83
Filed: 2/2/18

Henry Favreau v. Craig Schacher, M.D.; Kalpana Mani, M.D.; Timothy Herbst, M.D.; and Jefferson Radiology, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $25,000
Filed: 2/5/18

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

Lisa N. Grimaldi v. Tannery Crossing Condominium Assoc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $1,975
Filed: 1/19/18

John McCluskey v. Pyramid Management Group
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury at Holyoke Mall: $5,000
Filed: 1/31/18

Changing the Equation

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

The day after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. last month, many of the nation’s major newspapers ran a story with a similar theme. They wrote about how, despite the seemingly endless run of similar tragedies, nothing seems to change.

The New York Times even ran a collection of photos from the past 20 years depicting the sequence of events that take place when there’s one of these shootings — a president offering condolences, parents crying outside a school, a community holding a candlelight vigil, parents testifying before Congress about the need for change.

The thrust of these stories, of course, is that nothing happens after all that. Nothing. Which is why the pictures look the same 20 years later, except for the occupant of the White House. The sentiment expressed in those stories was that nothing was likely to change this time, either.

And maybe they’re right. But this time, something is very different, and because of that, this story may have a different ending.

What’s different is the manner in which the students at the high school have come forward to essentially demand change — and how their courage and conviction are inspiring others to do the same. They have struck a chord with many Americans, from the CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, who announced that the company would no longer sell automatic rifles — or any gun to anyone under the age of 21 — to governors and congressmen.

We can only hope that momentum isn’t lost and that the nation doesn’t move on from Parkland, as it has moved on from the gun tragedies that came earlier, before other, more significant changes can come about.

That’s still a distinct possibility, but the young people in Parkland, and those walking out of schools across the country in silent and sometimes not-so-silent protest, might change the equation just like the women who sparked the #MeToo movement have.

How? By essentially getting in the face of the generations that came before them and saying, ‘you’ve failed us, and you need to do better.’ And never has a truer statement been spoken. Members of those older generations — from the sheriffs in Parkland who missed all those signs and failed to go into the school and stop the shooter, to elected leaders who stifle any and all efforts to curb access to guns — failed those young people. And it’s easy to see why they’re so angry, disappointed, and bent on inspiring change.

For members of those older generations, the biggest worries they faced in high school were passing a physics exam, the acne on their face, and getting a date for the prom. They didn’t have to worry about getting shot at by someone not mentally fit to be owning a gun but in possession of one anyway.

Today’s young people do. And they shouldn’t have to. They have a right to be safe, and the older generations are obligated to honor that right.

Let’s be clear about something. This is not about guns. Or just about guns. It’s also about mental health, and bullying, and somehow controlling the hate that is spreading through this country like a wildfire. But guns are a big part of the equation.

Making sure that guns don’t wind up in the hands of someone who would kill 17 high-school students is a daunting, almost impossible task. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. And it starts by paying as much attention to why people pull the trigger (especially in a crowded school or theater) as we do to who can buy guns and when.

Maybe those convinced that nothing significant is going to change this time are right — already, Congress seems stuck in quicksand over the same old fights. But thanks to those students in Florida and the countless others they’ve inspired, there is more hope than ever before that a corner can be turned, and high-school students can someday go back to just worrying about acne and a physics test.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Departments Picture This

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

Room to Grow

Big Y’s distribution center on Roosevelt Avenue in Springfield, which now supports 70 supermarkets with more planned, will soon be expanded from its current, 189,000-square-foot space to 425,000 square feet, requiring an additional 32 full-time employees at the site. Big Y announced the project, expected to cost between $35 million and $40 million, on Feb. 23. Below (top to bottom): from left, Kevin Kennedy, Springfield’s chief Development officer; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno; Claire D’Amour-Daley, Big Y’s vice president of Corporate Communications; and Big Y President Charlie D’Amour. Middle: D’Amour speaks to the crowd gathered for the announcement. Bottom: Sarno, D’Amour, and D’Amour-Daley with Big Y employees.

Conversations About Mental Health

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Opinion

By William A. Dávila

“A silent epidemic.” “The great unspoken health issue of our time.” “An invisible illness.” “A hidden crisis.” From the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerald to New York Times Magazine, the issue of mental health and its impact on human lives is getting lots of attention — and it’s well-deserved.

A mental illness is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder and can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment. In 2016, there were an estimated 44.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S. with a mental illness, and up to one in five children living in the U.S. shows signs or symptoms of a mental-health concern in any given year. Yet, nearly 80% of the children who need services won’t get them. That has to stop.

When not feeling well physically, we don’t delay our need for medical treatment or advice. So when we are not feeling well emotionally, or our children may not be feeling their emotional best, why is the decision to seek assistance less than expeditious?

It was over a casual lunch recently that a colleague of mine shared a story of her teenaged son who was having a difficult time managing anxiety related to school. He has friends and gets good grades, but anxiety was keeping him from feeling right. It got to the point where my colleague and her spouse realized it was time to seek help from of a professional. The problem was not ‘just going away.’

Her son immediately objected. Why? He was worried that other people would think he was weak if they found out he was seeing a therapist. He didn’t want to believe that asking for help is actually a sign of strength. It took some parental persuasion, but he agreed to talk with a therapist — an objective professional who isn’t a family member — and it helped right away. The young man learned more about what he was feeling and why, which has made him more confident and at ease. Working with a therapist has been a game-changer.

So, how do we collectively build a supportive community where young people feel comfortable having open and honest conversations about their emotional well-being? There are things we all can do:

• Educate ourselves and our communities. Invite local mental-health experts — CHD will happily visit — to speak at a school group, a parent meeting, your congregation, or any community gathering.

• Ask your children, your students, the young people in your life, “how are you?” and then really listen to their response. If you’re sensing something might not be right, trust your instincts and probe. Ask again.

• Set a positive example. Take care of yourself and make your own emotional fitness a priority in your life.

• Be inclusive. Mental health does not discriminate; it can affect all of us.

The sooner we de-stigmatize mental health, the sooner more who need help will seek and find it.

William A. Dávila, Ed.D., MSW, LICSW is vice president of CHD Clinical Services.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of February 2018.

CHICOPEE

Bob Bolduc, Roberta Bolduc
27 Montgomery St.
$17,500 — Remodel inside of Pride store to relocate soda self-service area

Cebula Electronics
637 Front St.
$73,050 — Install new roof, interior and exterior renovations

EASTHAMPTON

Bialy Dom Farm, LLC
42 West St.
$14,500 — Demolish and remove two-story barn

Eastworks, LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$35,000 — Construct interior partitions for indoor mini-golf

Williston Northampton School
37 Park St.
$135,000 — Install fire-suppression system in new dorm facility

EAST LONGMEADOW

East Longmeadow Wellness Center
250 North Main St.
$42,100 — Fire sprinkler system

Irina’s Alterations
100 Shaker Road
$3,300 — Fire-protection system

HADLEY

Gulmohar Realty Corp.
237 Russell St.
$1,800 — Two signs

Pride, LP
25 Russell St.
$27,000 — Install fabricated ductwork, commission rooftops and balance system

Pride, LP
25 Russell St.
$3,100 — Six signs for new Pride store

Young Men’s Club of Hadley Inc.
138 East St.
$49,000 — Expand existing building

NORTHAMPTON

Aquadro & Associates Insurance
355 Bridge St.
$2,000 — Illuminated sign

Cutchins Center for Families & Children
17 Brewster Court
$32,000 — Remodel office, including new window, sink, entry door, and separate storage space for client use

Florence Savings Bank
85 Main St.
$65,500 — Minor office renovation

Maureen McGuinness, Peter St. Martin
223 Pleasant St.
$275,000 — Three new toilet rooms, new bar layout, new accessible ramp, renovate finishes in dining area at Roberto’s

Northampton Historical Society
46 Bridge St.
$45,780 — Install 31 solar panels at Damon House

River Valley Market
330 North King St.
$16,906 — Install new electric door at entrance

Safe Passage Inc.
76 Carlon Dr.
$242,241 — Renovate building, making three tenant spaces into two

Konstantinos Sierros
99 Main St.
$8,000 — Remove staircase, construct walk-in keg cooler for JJ’s Tavern

SPRINGFIELD

Amerco Real Estate Co.
88 Birnie Ave.
$3,500 — Demo three previously infilled windows and install new windows in existing openings

Best Fitness
1739 Allen St.
$445,000 — Renovations to locker areas, create spinning room

CCA
3550 Main St.
$14,350 — Add three hand-washing stations to existing medical space on first floor

Children’s Study Home
30 Sherman St.
$4,000 — Build wall to divide room into two rooms for use as office space

City of Springfield
474 Armory St.
$2,021,000 — Window and door replacement at Zanetti School

City of Springfield
180 Cooley St.
$5,274,500 — Window and door replacement at Kiley Middle School

Five Town Station, LLC
380 Cooley St.
$3,000 — Demolition of two bathrooms and one door opening for future build-out of tenant space

MassMutual
1500 Main St.
$345,000 — Interior fit-out of tenant space on first floor for Westfield Bank

Mzion Corp.
1341 Main St.
$35,657 — Renovate existing space by removing old millwork and partition walls, erect platform for display and register, patch walls and hang slat wall for displays

Norley Realty Inc.
350 Albany St.
$18,000 — Remove three antennas and add three RRUs to cell tower

WESTFIELD

Tario Mahmood, Rizwana Mahmood
397 Little River Road
$2,000 — Relocate window, re-side front of building

Stephen Oleksak, Susan Oleksak
994 Western Ave.
$1,675,000 — Solar field

Anthony Rix
164 Elm St.
Roof replacement

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Home Depot USA Inc.
179 Daggett St.
$115,000 — Install new kitchens and appliances displays and fixtures, move existing racking to new area

Kudlic Bros. Inc.
1419 Union St.
$5,900 — Changes to building, electrical, and plumbing

Springfield Country Club, LLC
1375 Elm St.
$14,500 — Repair water damage to card room

WILBRAHAM

O Ice, LLC
1855 Boston Road
$5,400 — Create new office space in existing interior space

Palazzesi Realty, LLC
2141 Boston Road
$10,950 — Install partitions for new hair salon

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Departments 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

70 Buckland Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Sandra McArthur RET
Seller: Priscilla L. Phelps
Date: 02/01/18

515 Main St.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Helen I. Hall LT
Seller: Walter D. Zalenski
Date: 01/31/18

Steady Lane
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joshua H. Porter
Seller: Norbert J. Salz
Date: 01/31/18

BERNARDSTON

51 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Anderson
Seller: David W. Hastings
Date: 01/31/18

126 Northfield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Gavin R. Cairl
Seller: Wilmer O. Johnson
Date: 02/07/18

BUCKLAND

59-1/2 Prospect St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $235,800
Buyer: Mia I. Radysh
Seller: Apple RT 3
Date: 02/06/18

CONWAY

South Part Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Franklin Land Trust Inc.
Seller: Janet D. Ryan
Date: 02/05/18

DEERFIELD

6 Lee Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Champion Mortgage Co.
Date: 01/29/18

14 Sawmill Plain Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Orion Becker
Seller: Elizabeth M. Purnell TR
Date: 01/29/18

ERVING

6 Moore St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Thomas N Duffy
Seller: Nicholis F. Lapan
Date: 02/07/18

GREENFIELD

21 Garfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Michael A. Hebert
Seller: Jennifer C. Swartz
Date: 01/31/18

83 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $124,400
Buyer: Archelon Properties LLC
Seller: Kathleen G. Ainsworth
Date: 02/09/18

31 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Heidi Fortin
Seller: Cameron T. Gray
Date: 01/30/18

87 Thayer Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Meredith C. Lively
Seller: Thayer Road RT
Date: 02/02/18
1 Wheeler Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Parmar Properties North
Seller: Helga L. Schmidt
Date: 01/29/18

18 Wheeler Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Parmar Properties North
Seller: Helga L. Schmidt
Date: 01/29/18

103 Wildwood Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Klansek
Seller: Vladimir Agapov
Date: 02/07/18

MONTAGUE

177-179 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $168,333
Buyer: 177 LLC
Seller: Equity TR Inc.
Date: 02/07/18

14 Letourneau Way
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Luis Moreno
Seller: Mario Moreno
Date: 01/30/18

1 Linda Lane
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Blanche T. Koblinski
Date: 02/02/18

95 South Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Joshua K. Lacosse
Seller: Peter P. Chmyzinski
Date: 02/02/18

NORTHFIELD

692 Pine Meadow Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Anna M. Reid
Seller: Amy S. Biddle
Date: 02/01/18

ORANGE

220 Dana Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Angelo G. Poulos
Seller: North Quabbin Brook RT
Date: 01/31/18

277 Walnut Hill Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Yarelyn Martinez-Haddock
Seller: Maureen S. Desautels
Date: 01/31/18

SHELBURNE

10 Wilson Graves Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Mark C. Carlisle
Seller: Michele M. Beaudoin
Date: 02/07/18

SHUTESBURY

15 Hawks View Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $598,875
Buyer: Cynthia Gerstl-Pepin
Seller: Kathleen R. Lugosch
Date: 01/30/18

38 Laurel Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Cummings
Seller: Philip A. Lemere
Date: 01/29/18

SUNDERLAND

82 Hadley Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $263,900
Buyer: Colleen A. Campbell
Seller: Dzenis, Blanche J., (Estate)
Date: 02/09/18

WHATELY

83 North St.
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Paul H. Bordua
Seller: Donald M. Scott
Date: 02/09/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

9 Ridgeview Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Gary W. Peiffer
Seller: Kenneth A. Lindeland
Date: 02/08/18

24 Yarmouth Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: William A. Garvin
Seller: Bobby L. Colvin
Date: 01/31/18

AMHERST

41 East Hadley Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Haughton
Seller: Lourdes Morales
Date: 01/31/18

133 Flat Hills Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Albert Y. Kim
Seller: Jones FT
Date: 01/31/18

48 Morgan Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $412,500
Buyer: Steven B. Kurtz
Seller: Arrelle R. Cook RET
Date: 02/01/18

161 Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $284,830
Buyer: Lawrence A. Peltz
Seller: Peter S. Choi
Date: 01/31/18

BELCHERTOWN

35 Clark St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Caitlin P. Cobb
Seller: Aaron Guimond
Date: 01/31/18

BLANDFORD

6 Blandford Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: James W. Marlor
Seller: Ralph J. Damato
Date: 01/31/18

BRIMFIELD

Blandford Dr.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: James W. Marlor
Seller: Ralph J. Damato
Date: 01/31/18

42 Champeaux Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $467,841
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Douglas Kirkpatrick
Date: 02/01/18

285 Webber Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: A&B Automotive Properties LLC
Seller: Gregory Reilly
Date: 02/02/18

CHICOPEE

461 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Mahdi Mousali
Seller: East Green Street Properties
Date: 01/30/18

524 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Amat Victoria Curam LLC
Seller: Maddox Realty LLC
Date: 01/31/18

23 Dallaire Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Chun J. Chen
Seller: Alfred J. Labrie
Date: 02/09/18

128 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,300
Buyer: Pamela B. Davis
Seller: John J. O’Neill
Date: 02/09/18

138 East St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $183,900
Buyer: Daniel E. Perez
Seller: Timothy E. Elliott
Date: 01/31/18

27 Edmund St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alyssa Stoakley
Seller: Melissa A. Quinn
Date: 02/02/18

78 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Basilio Perez
Seller: Jeffrey S. Sattler
Date: 02/02/18

28 Maple St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Yekaterina A. Alekseyeva
Seller: Tammy L. Audet
Date: 01/29/18

39 Maryland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Don Pops-Marks
Seller: Edward J. Polchlopek
Date: 02/01/18

76 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $136,300
Buyer: Laura T. Boone
Seller: Brian M. Geraghty
Date: 01/31/18

51 Shaw Park Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $163,800
Buyer: Anthony Vega-Vargas
Seller: Sead Bajrami
Date: 02/05/18

EASTHAMPTON

282 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Jared T. Larkin
Seller: Alexandra L. Dodge
Date: 01/31/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

15 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Shirley Montovani
Seller: William H. Craft
Date: 01/31/18

27 Maryland St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Juan M. Garcia-Ramos
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 02/08/18

68 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jason M. Noga-McDonald
Seller: Leo M. Lortie
Date: 02/01/18

180 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Bednarz
Seller: Pearl F. Keinath
Date: 01/30/18

329 Pease Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Donald M. Stevens
Seller: Krista Santaniello
Date: 01/30/18

583 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Bailey Property Mgmt. LLC
Seller: Virginia S. Blake
Date: 02/07/18

22 Susan St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Daniel S. Burack 2018 IRT
Seller: James M. Evitts
Date: 02/01/18

56 Waterman Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Michael Carabetta
Seller: Aiello, Rosangela, (Estate)
Date: 02/02/18

GRANVILLE

541 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert M. Stephan
Seller: Stanley, Kathleen F., (Estate)
Date: 01/31/18

HAMPDEN

25 Evergreen Terrace
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Fred Ginsberg
Seller: Robert F. Wells
Date: 01/31/18

722 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: George Courtemanche
Seller: Fisher, Arlene L., (Estate)
Date: 01/29/18

138 Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Haynes
Seller: Anne W. Collins
Date: 02/08/18

HATFIELD

3 The Jog
Hatfield, MA 01039
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Richard C. Jones
Seller: Craig Latham
Date: 01/30/18

HOLLAND

21 Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Justin R. Frenier
Seller: Maple Ledge Associates
Date: 02/01/18

HOLYOKE

1 Bassett Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Luis E. Sumba-Morocho
Seller: Noelle M. Bonnevie
Date: 01/30/18

16 Brightwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Josue Lopez
Seller: Dulude, Lena E., (Estate)
Date: 01/29/18

60 Cherry Hill
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Michael J. Lynch
Seller: Ellen M. Sullivan
Date: 01/31/18

30 Cleveland St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Joshua S. Beauregard
Seller: Jeffrey A. Trask
Date: 02/05/18

291 Elm St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $640,000
Buyer: Sic Infit LLC
Seller: Nickerson Properties LLC
Date: 02/01/18

47-49 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Chevonne Machuca
Seller: Deborah J. Brunelle
Date: 02/02/18

25 Longfellow Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Charles W. Aurnhammer
Seller: Edmund G. Woods
Date: 01/31/18

10 Merkel Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Michael C. O’Connell
Seller: Kevin A. Bodley
Date: 02/09/18

388 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Juan C. Burgos
Seller: John P. Lecca
Date: 02/09/18

37 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Joseph Rosinski
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 02/01/18

LONGMEADOW

67 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Amanda C. Berry
Seller: Richard S. Baker
Date: 02/01/18

951 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $749,000
Buyer: Obioma A. Princewill
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 02/02/18

172 Greenacre Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Joseph J. Cervasio
Seller: Patrick D. Gleason
Date: 01/31/18

68 Hopkins Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Emily R. Shotland
Seller: Ann M. Jagodowski
Date: 02/01/18

1214 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $345,200
Buyer: Dwayne N Joyce
Seller: Melissa R. Sheerin-Bshara
Date: 02/07/18

189 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Michael P. Landry
Seller: Theodore J. Maresh
Date: 01/31/18

89 Morningside Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,600
Buyer: Gabriel A. Radu
Seller: Linda A. Spataro
Date: 02/02/18

16 Shady Knoll Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Fijal
Seller: Mary Ricco
Date: 02/08/18

59 Tedford Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Arif Malik
Seller: Michael Izenstein
Date: 02/06/18

LUDLOW

57 Barre Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Scott A. Theriault
Seller: Wilson, Edna I., (Estate)
Date: 02/05/18

80-82 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Anna S. Rodrigo
Seller: Center Street Funding TR
Date: 01/29/18

106 Church St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael J. Tenerowicz
Seller: Gloria J. Vaughan-Dawson
Date: 01/31/18

16 Duke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Kevin Brown
Seller: Brandon B. Henry
Date: 01/29/18

80 Hunter Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Amber L. Goodreau
Seller: Valda B. Perham
Date: 02/08/18

242 James St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: David Lengieza
Seller: Sandra M. Lengieza
Date: 01/29/18

155 Parker Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $446,400
Buyer: Daniel Coelho
Seller: Armand Deslauriers
Date: 01/31/18

9 Pleasantview St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Evelyn Core
Seller: Amy C. Paquette
Date: 01/30/18

63 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Caloon
Seller: Nicholas T. Lopata
Date: 01/29/18

178 Reynolds St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Marsha L. Burek
Seller: Lee Roque
Date: 01/30/18

32-34 Sewall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Manuel R. Coelho
Seller: Michelle Santos-Nunes
Date: 01/30/18

59 Windwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $387,000
Buyer: Miriam N Santiago
Seller: Isidoro P. Fernandes
Date: 02/02/18

MONSON

181 Stafford Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Chelsea L. Socha
Seller: Beverly M. Harnois
Date: 01/30/18

MONTGOMERY

134 New State Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Wolcott
Seller: David S. Wolcott
Date: 02/08/18

NORTHAMPTON

98 Morningside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $374,900
Buyer: Hadassah Gurfein
Seller: Kathleen M. Lemay
Date: 02/01/18

73 Redford Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $142,885
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Edward R. Blanchard
Date: 01/31/18

PALMER

Baptist Hill Road #15
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Pedro D. Fernandes
Seller: Thomas K. Topor
Date: 01/29/18

3 Fieldstone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Matthew E. Blanchard
Seller: Stephen C. Connors
Date: 02/07/18

1317 Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: FSG Realty LLC
Seller: Peter V. Scagliarini
Date: 02/09/18

1535 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $124,740
Buyer: Malgorzata B. Pasieka
Seller: Justin R. Beaulieu
Date: 01/31/18

91 State St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Brian Rollet
Seller: Olive Kapinos
Date: 02/02/18

RUSSELL

51 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert Escalante
Seller: Corey R. Sampson
Date: 02/09/18

SOUTH HADLEY

5 Burnett Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Timothy Cote
Seller: Emilio Frattaruolo
Date: 01/30/18

48 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Bryan Pelchat
Seller: Heather L. Putnam
Date: 01/31/18

15 Pershing Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Alberts House LLC
Seller: VanBelle FT
Date: 01/31/18

70 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Karen S. Donnelly
Seller: Matthew S. Bertuzzi
Date: 01/31/18

SOUTHAMPTON

36 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Smith
Seller: Chicoine, Ruth E., (Estate)
Date: 01/31/18

3 Mountain View Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Vanessa J. Rice
Seller: Lisa M. Murdock
Date: 01/29/18

SOUTHWICK

5 Evergreen St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Tyler Burnham
Seller: Michelle Seelig
Date: 02/05/18

28 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: James E. Jannene
Seller: Norman R. Betournay
Date: 02/02/18

138 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Miroslav Tkach
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 01/31/18

20 Gillette Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jesse M. Veprauskas
Seller: James A. Chaffee
Date: 01/31/18

62 Lakeview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maureen F. Manfredi
Seller: Donald McCullers
Date: 02/02/18

11 Overlook Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Brenda Loguidice
Seller: Pinnacle Estates At the Ranch
Date: 01/30/18

45 Pineywood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: John Wackerbarth
Date: 02/08/18

SPRINGFIELD

200 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Sasen
Seller: Leo E. Florence
Date: 01/30/18

1554 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $217,900
Buyer: Jyovani Joubert
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 01/30/18

691 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Luis Cuevas
Seller: C&K Blue Sky Properties
Date: 01/29/18

148 Bolton St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Diplomat Property Manager
Seller: Sharon A. Jones
Date: 01/31/18

95 Breckwood Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Simon J. Garcia-Aparicio
Seller: Eagle Home Buyers LLC
Date: 01/31/18

20 Briarcliff St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Galang Nguyen
Seller: Kha V. Lam
Date: 02/09/18

14 Campechi St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Jim A. Rivera-Delrio
Seller: Modica TR
Date: 01/31/18

11 Deepfield Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kenneth J. Wilson
Seller: Carmen E. Arroyo
Date: 01/31/18

193 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Juan C. Rodriguez
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 02/07/18

32-34 Dunmoreland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $205,683
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Hallam Scantlebury
Date: 01/30/18

204 East Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Petty
Seller: Brahman Holdings LLC
Date: 02/01/18

60 East Bay Path Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $162,839
Buyer: Avet RT
Seller: Hampden Homebuyers LLC
Date: 02/07/18

95 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Kianna J. Pressley
Seller: Brahman Holdings LLC
Date: 02/05/18

40 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Duncan
Seller: Angela R. Barnett
Date: 01/31/18

94 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Tyler P. Ottaviani
Seller: Mary Beard
Date: 02/08/18

65 Glenvale St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Michael J. McLaughlin
Seller: Danette L. Krushel
Date: 02/08/18

74 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Jazziah Serrano
Seller: Oussama Awkal
Date: 01/31/18

35-37 Hall St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: 35 Hall Street LLC
Seller: WB Real Estate Holdings
Date: 02/01/18

137 Hanson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: North Harlow 5 LLC
Seller: Champagne, Olive G. T., (Estate)
Date: 01/31/18

60 Harrow Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $161,800
Buyer: Eugene Fisher TR
Seller: Marc Allen
Date: 02/06/18

43 Holly Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jonathan Vanegas
Seller: Paul W. Suchecki
Date: 01/31/18

66-68 Holly St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Samuel S. Fernandes
Seller: Silver P. Serra
Date: 01/30/18

31 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jared Johnson
Seller: Nu Way Homes Inc.
Date: 02/09/18

17-19 Leete St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Patricia E. Meshack
Seller: JJJ 17 LLC
Date: 01/31/18

26 Lenn Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Robert F. Martin
Seller: David F. O’Brien
Date: 01/31/18

18-20 Lombard St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Valley Castle Holdings
Seller: Silverio Tavarez
Date: 01/31/18

70 Martel Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Maria E. Leger
Seller: Evelee Acevedo
Date: 02/09/18

163-165 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Nicholas Adams
Seller: Salgo LLC
Date: 02/06/18

190 Middlesex St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Ferris F. Shelton
Seller: Gerri Fitch
Date: 02/09/18

57 Mohawk Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Morris Reid
Seller: Julie G. Foster
Date: 02/08/18

114 Norfolk St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Lynne M. Malone
Seller: Wayne F. Trahan
Date: 01/30/18

809 North Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Westvue NPL T. 2
Seller: Cheryl D. Figueroa
Date: 01/31/18

42 North Brook Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Donna J. Scibelli
Seller: Rita M. Smith
Date: 01/30/18

33 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Carol A. Ouellette
Seller: Michael P. Meunier
Date: 01/29/18

41 Olive St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Jose Olique-Ortiz
Seller: Brothers In Law Realty
Date: 01/29/18

31-33 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Walkis Figueroa
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 02/05/18

91 Pineywoods Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Vose
Seller: Galen B. Young
Date: 01/31/18

1294 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $140,667
Buyer: Andrew W. Vivenzio
Seller: Mary F. Vivenzio
Date: 01/30/18

75 Pocantico Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Western Mass. Property Development
Seller: Ryan Lombardini
Date: 02/09/18

148 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $176,900
Buyer: Coralynn M. Burr
Seller: Mark D. Rowe
Date: 02/02/18

17-19 Standish St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Jose M. Lopez
Seller: Joseph M. Santaniello
Date: 02/09/18

235 State St. #C15
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Fermin Reyes
Seller: Mark A. Pessolano
Date: 01/31/18

45 Steuben St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mai Vo
Seller: Bernard A. Fish
Date: 01/31/18

1032 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jacob J. McBride
Seller: Filomena Dibenedetto
Date: 01/31/18

111 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Maria S. Ramos
Seller: Joseph Bednarz
Date: 01/30/18

48 Thorndyke St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Home Equity Assets Realty
Seller: Home Equity Assets Realty
Date: 02/05/18

60 Tinkham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Kelly S. Macneil
Seller: Christopher Robinson
Date: 02/01/18

62-64 Watling St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Hosea O. Holder
Seller: Roberto H. Valverde
Date: 01/29/18

22 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jose M. Lopez
Seller: David A. Faita
Date: 02/08/18

250 Winton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Margorie Perez
Seller: David C. Bush
Date: 01/31/18

WALES

13 Lake Shore Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael J. Graveline
Date: 01/30/18

WESTFIELD

10 Laurel Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Jennifer Kielbasa
Seller: Jean C. Girardin
Date: 02/09/18

26 Livingstone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Anne V. Fisk
Seller: Nancy A. Fehling
Date: 02/06/18

94 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Polish National Credit Union
Seller: Thomas F. Cusack
Date: 01/30/18

79 Notre Dame St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: JS Sampson Development
Seller: Charlene M. Sampson
Date: 01/30/18

15 Reed St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,900
Buyer: Vincent P. Nitri
Seller: Gina Berte
Date: 02/02/18

38 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Ernest C. Puza
Seller: Janosik Realty LLC
Date: 02/05/18

82 Ridgeview Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Scott F. Schumann
Seller: Donna M. Edwards
Date: 01/30/18

3 Sibley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,670
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Marretta O. Dyer
Date: 02/05/18

5 Sibley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $117,670
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Marretta O. Dyer
Date: 02/05/18

29 Sunrise Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $224,100
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: William S. Belfar
Date: 01/30/18

5 Sycamore St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Sofiya Panasyuk
Seller: Ivan Mokan
Date: 02/09/18

WILBRAHAM

23 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Brian A. Jalonen
Seller: Stratton Renovation LLC
Date: 01/31/18

8 Brookmont Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Amy C. Paquette
Seller: James R. Algie
Date: 01/30/18

8 Bruuer Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel T. Corthell
Seller: Matthew E. Blanchard
Date: 02/07/18

15 Old Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Justin A. Melbourne
Seller: Kyung W. Kim
Date: 01/31/18

3 Sherwin Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $411,500
Buyer: Finlay Oguku
Seller: AC Homebuilding LLC
Date: 01/30/18

3 Russell Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Michelle Patrick
Date: 02/05/18

237 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Epifanio Sanchez-Vega
Seller: Andrew J. Harrington
Date: 02/02/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

22 Calvin Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Heather M. Sliwa
Seller: Kathleen M. Sliwa
Date: 02/06/18

15 Cataumet Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $356,654
Buyer: Ansar Mamedov
Seller: HSBC Bank
Date: 02/08/18

20 Churchill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Virginia Dechristopher
Seller: MAA Property LLC
Date: 01/31/18

11 Dale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Amber L. Rogers
Seller: Lisa A. Hraba
Date: 01/29/18

19 Heritage Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: William D. Berte
Seller: Thomas J. McNamara
Date: 02/02/18

44 Hummingbird Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Richard Wentzel
Seller: Michael D. Waldron
Date: 02/05/18

104 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Santonya Jackson
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/30/18

161 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michael J. Hearn
Seller: Gentile, Mary J., (Estate)
Date: 02/02/18

177 West Autumn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Essam AlRubaei
Seller: Francoise M. Godbout
Date: 01/30/18

1520 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $163,236
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Bernard St.Martin
Date: 01/29/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

11 Ladyslipper Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $638,821
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Felicity Mbanefo
Date: 02/07/18

BELCHERTOWN

144 North Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Chanya Sae-Eaw
Seller: Sherry E. Bellavance
Date: 02/07/18

35 Summit St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: Deborah O’Neil
Seller: John H. Roberts
Date: 02/09/18

CUMMINGTON

10 Main St.
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Nicole C. Fellows
Seller: Taylor, John R., (Estate)
Date: 02/06/18

EASTHAMPTON

69 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: David A. Nadroski
Seller: Alfred J. Albano
Date: 02/09/18

GRANBY

407 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Steven M. Wick
Seller: Raymond J. Giroux
Date: 02/06/18

76-R Harris St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Anthony Kowal
Seller: Yoeuy Chhung
Date: 02/05/18

HADLEY

2 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Philip C. Ciccarelli
Seller: William E. O’Neil
Date: 02/09/18

152 Russell St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Valerie K. Hood
Seller: Vadas, Edward R., (Estate)
Date: 02/05/18

HUNTINGTON

18 Laurel Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Peter Noga
Date: 02/05/18

163 Worthington Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Horton FT
Seller: James H. Moore
Date: 02/09/18

NORTHAMPTON

9 Crosby St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Christopher Karney
Seller: Frank E. Sadlowski
Date: 02/09/18

43 Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,500
Buyer: Jaya R. Agrawal
Seller: McCutcheon Development
Date: 02/08/18

16 Winslow Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Flippin Good Home Buyers
Seller: Arthur W. Pontbriant
Date: 02/09/18

SOUTH HADLEY

515 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Brett A. Remillard
Seller: Polish American Citizens
Date: 02/09/18

35 Highland Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Normand R. Girardin
Seller: Luis Builders Inc.
Date: 02/09/18

53 Searle Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jessica Egan
Seller: Thomas E. Kelly
Date: 02/09/18

70 Washington Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Mark R. Plante
Date: 02/06/18

SOUTHAMPTON

4 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jacob E. Gold
Seller: Marc T. Jillson
Date: 02/09/18

4 Nicole Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Marc T. Jillson
Seller: Mark R. Bonczek
Date: 02/09/18

WILLIAMSBURG

15 North Farms Road
Williamsburg, MA 01062
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Joanna G. Vaughn
Seller: Julie E. Berube
Date: 01/31/18

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Bonnivier, Christopher O.
Bonnivier, Linda J.
a/k/a Rancourt, Linda J.
13 Beech St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Boulerice, Julia
115 Main St., Apt. 8
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/18

Bridges, Antwain L.
367 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Briggs, Thomas Edward
107 Red Fox Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Burgos, Andrew
Burgos, Gwendolyn
38 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Casey, Daniel
Casey, Linda
37 Dana St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Chistolini, Karen R.
52 Weston St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Claudio, Joselito
303 Maple St., Apt. 327
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Clifford, Amanda M.
27 Janelle Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Colemon, Dennis
49 Cortland St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/18

Craig, Andreas
21 Hillmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Curran, Linda M.
51 Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Davis, Robert W.
44 Stagecoach Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Deida, Aida
67 Haumont Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Diane’s Home Day Care
Johnson, Diane E.
42 Bliss St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/25/18

Farley, Deborah L.
177 Marion St., Exit 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Frieri, Gino S.
PO Box 2331
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Gonzales, Antonio
181 Main St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Graves, Scott D.
Graves, Jennifer J.
23 Hollywood St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/31/18

Guba, Eric C.
186 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Iglesias, Jeanene D.
21B Gold St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/30/18

Isernhagen, Denise J.
35 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Jackson, Yvette
a/k/a Morales, Yvette
a/k/a Rosario, Yvette
31 Davis St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Landry, Linda A.
29-31 Bloomfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/22/18

Leger, Karen E.
48 Scantic Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/18

Ogg, Norman
Ogg, Sheila
147 LaBelle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/26/18

Ortiz, Maribel
101 Saint Kolbe Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Persson, Mark A.
5 King St.
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/21/18

Pybas, Charles E.
345 Sturbridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Restoration Specialties
Eaton, Wendell Scott
Eaton, Alice Knox
74 Williston Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Rodgers, Martin D.
13 Magnolia Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/29/18

Rogowski, Theresa A.
14 Austin St.
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Rubin, Bonnie D.
4 Laura Ave., Apt. 2
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/24/18

Sanchez, Jose Daniel
3 Hill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/19/18

Shoefly Shoe Salons, LLC,
Clark, William T.
4 Shepards Hollow
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/23/18

Spafford, Amanda J.
a/k/a Lengieza, Amanda J.
30 Olivine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/18/18

Staley, Lisa M.
a/k/a Wallace, Lisa M.
a/k/a Staley, Lisa Wallace
60 King St.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/17/18