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Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff March 6, 2018

Company Notebook Departments

Big Y’s Growth Expands Distribution Center

SPRINGFIELD — It was in 1995 that Big Y expanded its three smaller distribution facilities into the former Rexnord Roller Chain Manufacturing Co. on Roosevelt Avenue in Springfield. At the time, a staff of 27 people distributed produce and other products to 31 supermarkets throughout the region. Three years later, Big Y’s corporate headquarters and store support center moved to the same site. Fast-forward to 2018, when Big Y’s distribution now supports 70 supermarkets out of the same space, and it is easy to see the need for an expanded facility. The current 189,000-square-foot distribution center has 19 receiving bays and operates round the clock seven days a week with a staff of 92 moving product through this system. In 1995, 3.5 million cases of product were shipped each year from this facility. Even eight years ago, Big Y’s distribution-center team shipped out nearly 15 million cases to stores. By the end of last year, that number had increased to more than 20 million cases. Therefore, Big Y plans an expansion in order to provide capacity for the next 20 years, with includes plans for 20 new supermarkets. The company anticipates a total of 53 dock doors are needed to manage this growth, along with an additional 232,000 square feet of space for a total of close to 425,000 square feet. This expansion will improve the efficiency of the flow of goods to all of stores and will require an additional 32 full-time employees at this site. Big Y has worked with Kevin Kennedy, Springfield’s chief Development officer, along with Mayor Domenic Sarno to develop a plan for this $35 million to $40 million project. In addition, Big Y is working with Springfield based Dennis Group, a local full service planning, architecture, engineering and construction management firm on this project. It is expected to be completed over the next 18 months.

UMass Dining App Wins Two Awards

AMHERST — The UMass Dining mobile app has been recognized in the Web Marketing Association’s sixth annual MobileWebAwards competition as both the Best University Mobile Application and the Best of Show Mobile Application of 2017. The UMass Dining mobile app’s key features include up-to-date menus, operating hours, and contact information for all dining common locations, the ability to view real-time traffic updates for each location, having access to UMass Dining’s on-campus events information, and the ability to personalize one’s menu for dietary preferences and allergens. Each website and mobile application in this year’s MobileWebAwards competition were assessed based on creativity, impact, design, content, interactivity, ease of use, and the use of the medium. Each entry was evaluated in comparison to the websites and mobile apps within the same format in its industry and then judged for an overall standard of excellence.

United Personnel Wins 2018 Best of Staffing Awards

SPRINGFIELD — United Personnel announced it has won Inavero’s Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to clients and job seekers. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, Inavero’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings by their clients and the employees they have helped find jobs. On average, clients of winning agencies are 2.3 times more likely to be completely satisfied. Job seekers who work with winning agencies are 1.7 times more satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. Focused on helping to connect people with the right job opportunities, United Personnel received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from a significant amount of both clients and candidates placed in jobs, resulting in the recognition. These two awards are distinctions that fewer than 2% of all staffing agencies in the U.S. and Canada have earned.

Professional Drywall Construction Inc. Transfers Ownership

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Professional Drywall Construction Inc. (PDC) recently transferred ownership of the company to two of its employees. Ron Perry and Nick Shaink are now carrying on founder John Kendzierski’s legacy as a leading commercial drywall contractor in Southwestern New England. Former owner John Kendzierski will remain on the board of directors as a consultant. PDC will continue to operate from its West Springfield office, but in order to better serve the construction industry in Connecticut, it recently opened a second office in South Norwalk, Conn. The new location allows PDC to react more quickly to requests from Connecticut customers and provide additional on-site consultation in the Southern Conn. area. Affiliated with the carpenters and laborers union since 1997, PDC has grown to become a regional firm with more than employees, working in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. PDC is pre-qualified to work in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, and has a bonding capacity of up to $35 million, enabling it to accommodate virtually any size project.

PV Squared Welcomes Five New Worker-owners

GREENFIELD — PV Squared, a worker-owned cooperative and certified B Corp solar-installation company located in Greenfield, recently welcomed five new worker-owners to the ownership team. Each of the new worker-owners — Daniel Berry, Daniel Gomez, Doug Dedischew, Elliot Henry, and Ian Tapscott — has worked at PV Squared for at least two years before being promoted to worker-owner. PV Squared started with four co-owners in 2002 and has since grown to 44 employees, 24 of whom are worker-owners. There are thousands of worker-owned cooperatives around the world, and that number is growing. The cooperative model reflects a growing movement to create an economic and social alternative to ‘business as usual.’ In a worker-owned cooperative, the people who do the work make the decisions together, instead of having them handed down from an executive. It’s a think-on-your-feet model that allows workers to offer their perspective, suggest alternative methods, and affect real change in practices. PV Squared provides renewable-energy solutions to a wide range of clients, including business owners, commercial property owners, academic institutions, and homeowners in Western Mass. and surrounding regions.

MassMutual Foundation Gives $1 Million in Grants to Springfield Schools

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Foundation Inc. — a dedicated corporate foundation established by MassMutual — announced it is providing $1 million to expand the City Connects program into eight additional elementary schools throughout Springfield. This grant aligns with the foundation’s focus on supporting programs that broaden economic opportunity for students and their families by transforming the system of learning. It is also consistent with the company’s recent decision to expand and reinvest in Massachusetts. City Connects, a national program executed by the Lynch School of Education at Boston College, launched in five Springfield public schools in September 2011 and has tripled its reach and impact, serving 15 schools in 2017. The MassMutual Foundation grant will enable City Connects to reach a total of 23 schools. The program provides support for students based on their individual needs by addressing out-of-school challenges that affect student success, and leverages existing community resources and support services to optimize students’ readiness to learn. During the 2016-17 school year, City Connects served more than 5,000 Springfield students, and nearly 100 community partners provided support and services to meet these students’ unique strengths, needs, and interests. Research has shown that the City Connects program significantly improves students’ academic performance; some positive long-term effects include lower dropout rates, higher test scores, and less chronic absenteeism.

HNE Gives Food Bank $30,000 to Support Puerto Rican Evacuees

HATFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts announced it has received a $30,000 grant award from Health New England to support Puerto Rican evacuees settling in Western Mass. following Hurricane Maria. The Food Bank has been collaborating with community organizations throughout the region to provide evacuees with their most basic need: food. The grant award will fund the food needs of the two designated welcome centers with the greatest influx of new people: Springfield Family Resource Center and Enlace de Familias Resource Center of Holyoke. Since evacuees began arriving in Western Mass. last October, the Food Bank has been working with these local organizations to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. It has been making weekly deliveries to Enlace de Familias to provide food for approximately 125 families per week. The provisions of canned fruit and vegetables, soup, rice, beans, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, and other staples afford families nourishment as they get themselves settled. The Food Bank has also been delivering food weekly to the Springfield Family Resource Center. Additionally, its agency-relations team has been connecting families with other local partner feeding programs so they can continue to access healthy food, and SNAP coordinators have been on site in Holyoke, enrolling evacuees to receive federal SNAP food benefits.

Community Music School Wins Grant from MDRT Foundation

SPRINGFIELD — The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Community Music School of Springfield (CMSS) through its Quality of Life Grant Program in honor of Jeanmarie Deliso, CFP. Through its global grants programs, the MDRT Foundation is committed to building stronger families and communities around the globe. This year, the MDRT Foundation will award more than $1 million in MDRT member-endorsed grants to more than 200 charitable organizations worldwide. Representing the MDRT Foundation, Deliso will present this grant to Community Music School of Springfield on March 23 at its board meeting. Trained in both music and special education, CMSS faculty work with Springfield classrooms to teach general music concepts in a way that is accessible to special-education students. The AMP Institute expands the reach of this work by training educators to use these methods in their classrooms.

Community Bank, N.A. Ranked Sixth in U.S. in Financial Performance

DEWITT, N.Y. — Forbes magazine recently ranked Community Bank, N.A. sixth in the nation for financial performance in a study analyzing 10 key metrics related to growth, asset quality, capital adequacy, and profitability for the nation’s 100 largest banks and thrifts. This is the seventh year running that Community Bank, N.A. has ranked among the top 15 banks on the list. Forbes began ranking America’s 100 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts after the financial crisis of the late 2000s. Community Bank, N.A. scored above all regional banks serving within the bank’s footprint.

Bumpy’s Natural and Organic Foods Moves to Agawam

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Bumpy’s Natural and Organic Foods to the Agawam community. Business owner Derryl “Bumpy” Gibbs and his sister Dishanda Robinson moved the retail store from Granby to the Agawam location last month. As the community becomes more health conscious, Gibbs felt the move was a good opportunity for Agawam and the surrounding region to “eat well, feel great, and save money” — the company’s slogan. It is a family-owned business looking to support healthy families. From an elaborate selection of herbal teas to shampoos to baby needs, Bumpy’s aims to meet the everyday needs of people looking to eat and live healthy, Gibbs said.

WFWM Receives Grant to Support Women’s Leadership Programs

SPRINGFIELD — The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM) announced it has received a $25,000 grant from Irving and Sulamith Blackberg Charitable Foundation, Stanley Waxler, Joan Waxlerm and Bank of America, N.A., co-trustees. The unrestricted funds will directly support women and girls in Western Mass. who are participating in the Women’s Fund’s signature leadership-development programs, the Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI) and the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI). Both programs are dedicated to serving local women and girls in their personal and professional leadership development. LIPPI is a non-partisan initiative that provides women with the tools, mentors, and confidence they need to become community leaders and elected officials. The program trains women in the nuts and bolts of impacting policy from a citizen perspective, and develops leadership confidence through 11 intensive workshops held in downtown Springfield over 10 months. YWI, a national, multi-sector project aimed at creating sustainable prosperity for young women, is a cooperative effort of eight women’s foundations across the U.S. The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts is leading the Springfield Partnership, a pilot program that aims to produce systems change in the region’s largest city.

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

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Agenda Departments

Bar Talk for Isenberg Alumni

Feb. 20: No matter the establishment, bar talk can be engaging and insightful. That’s why Vinnie Daboul of Sage Benefits started hosting Bar Talk events for Isenberg School of Management alumni in Western Mass. These informal events are ideal for cultivating formal connections and alumni networks. The next Bar Talk session will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Max’s Tavern in Springfield. Attendees will be able to meet two Isenberg representatives: Jennifer Winkelman, executive director of Constituent Relations, and Thomas Moliterno, associate dean of Faculty & Engagement and overseer for the construction of the new Isenberg Innovation Hub. Appetizers will be served. Each attendee will receive one drink ticket. RSVP by e-mailing [email protected].

Lecture on Chronic Pain

Feb. 22: Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) will host a free discussion, “Living with Chronic Pain,” at 5:30 p.m. in the HMC Auxiliary Conference Center. Chronic pain can impact both one’s personal and professional life. HMC’s new Pain Management Center can help individuals manage that pain and get back to enjoying life. Dr. Joseph Strebel, director of the Pain Management Center, will discuss the comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment approach that HMC now offers, and what that can mean for one’s quality of life. This program is free and open to the public, and is part of Holyoke Medical Center’s community education programming, one in a series of workshops held throughout the year to help people learn about specific health issues, wellness, prevention, and treatment. To register for this event, visit www.holyokehealth.com/events or call (413) 534-2789.

Melha Shriners Last Dance

Feb. 24: As the Melha Shriners prepare to move from its current location, the Melha Shrine Center at 133 Longhill St. in Springfield, it will host a last hurrah of sorts: a Last Dance event. Beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m., attendees will enjoy a dinner of pasta and meatballs, salad, and rolls at 7 p.m. The evening will culminate with dancing to tunes presented by D.J. Rene Vadnais until midnight with chances to win 50/50 raffle prizes throughout the evening. The cost to attend the Last Dance is $15 per person. The Melha Shriners have been in their current location since 1959. “We have had such great support from the public and from our Shriners at so many events in our facility for the past 59 years, and we’re looking forward to being able to thank everyone for that support, which we hope will continue as we move into a new era,” said Glenn Suprenant, 2018 potentate of the Melha Shriners. Added Michael White, Shriners public relations chairman, “we want to have this special night for everyone to be able to celebrate our continued commitment to all that we represent as Shriners.” While the Shriners will be moving to a new facility within the next several months, its leadership team has continued to stress that the only change being made is the location of their facility, not their commitment to all that they represent. Those interested in purchasing tickets may do so by contacting the Shrine office at (413) 736-3647 or visiting melhashriners.com. Tickets will be sold at the door based on availability. For further information, contact Al Zippin at (413) 219-8655.

Springfield College Fit Fest

Feb. 26: The annual Springfield College Fit Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Springfield College Field House inside the Wellness and Recreation Complex. Fit Fest is free and open to the public. More than 40 exhibits and activities representing Springfield College groups and area businesses will address wellness topics including mental health, nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, financial literacy, social programs for kids and adults with disabilities, and physical-fitness testing. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a free chair massage, have their body fat measured, participate in a functional movement screening, and learn about self-defense. Exhibitors in attendance will include the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Better Life Whole Foods, Tapestry Health, the Center for Human Development, and more.

MS Excel Skill Training

Feb. 26 to March 1: In conversations with area employers, Tech Foundry has learned that MS Excel is a pressing skill need for current workforce across Western Mass. Hundreds of workers in the Pioneer Valley alone use Excel on a daily basis, and only a small fraction have the training and skill needed to maximize job success and productivity. To meet this need, Tech Foundry is offering a four-day training class on Excel at its offices on the ninth floor of 1391 Main St., Springfield. The class will run each day from 9 a.m. to noon and cover the following skills: 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. However, employers with fewer than 100 employees are eligible for a 50% tuition reimbursement from Commonwealth Corp. To register, e-mail [email protected], or call Jonathan Edwards with questions at (413) 276-0609, ext. 100.

EMT Training Program

March 5 to June 20: Holyoke Community College, in collaboration with the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. and Emergency Medical Training Solutions, is offering an EMT training program at the E2E: Quaboag Region Workforce Training and Community College Center at 79 Main St., Ware. The EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician Basic course meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. and on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 13-week program consists of more than 170 hours of in-class lectures and additional online study, training, field trips, and workshops designed to prepare students for the state EMT certification exam. The course covers all aspects of emergency care, including patient handling, extrication, communication, working with law enforcement, legal issues, ethics, medical equipment, and safe transportation of patients. The course fee is $1,099 plus $200 for texts. For more information or to register, contact Ken White at (413) 552-2324 or [email protected], or visit www.hcc.edu/workforce.

Pricing and Positioning a 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” on Friday, March 16 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. 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.

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 Feb. 5 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 to date include Sunshine Village, Royal, P.C., and Health New England. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

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. “Today, we are challenged by the opioid epidemic and its impact on individuals of all ages, races, and economic levels,” Dr. Hamdani said. “Mercy Behavioral Health Care looks beyond the stigma of addiction and provides treatment that supports people in their efforts to recover.” 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.

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. Also, the fourth Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. Presenting sponsors are PeoplesBank and Northwestern Mutual. Additional sponsors include Isenberg School of Management 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 February 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.

CHICOPEE DISTRICT COURT

Brenda Guiel v. Hollister Jewelers, LLC and Archibald D. Moe Jr.

Allegation: Breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, conversion: $24,999

Filed: 1/22/18

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Mayela M. Pizarro v. Pride Convenience Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $3,566.89

Filed: 1/9/18

Capital Candy Co. Inc. v. Nafees M. Niazi f/d/b/a Shaw’s Mart

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $5,002.63

Filed: 1/9/18

Frank DeLuca d/b/a Porter Royal Sales v. Sterling Architectural Millwork Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract: $10,000

Filed: 1/11/18

Anthony Kulukulualani v. Best Value Movers, LLC

Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence: $24,000

Filed: 1/12/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Terry M. Chenaille v. Cinemark USA Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $41,834.53

Filed: 1/2/18

Judith A. Welch v. Big Y Foods Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $34,839.70

Filed: 1/2/18

Jane McClure v. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Chairman of Trustees Mark Baldyga, and Church Council President Bill Schneeloch

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $69,712.82

Filed: 1/3/18

Michelle Moser v. DB Properties, LLC

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $20,000

Filed: 1/8/18

Denise Pepe-Walker v. NP Home Improvement Inc.

Allegation: Negligent entrustment; plaintiff’s vehicle struck by vehicle operated by employee of defendant, causing injury: $50,000

Filed: 1/9/18

Cherie Quirici v. Home-Like Apartments Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $114,651.80

Filed: 1/10/18

Glenn Hauer and Rebecca Hauer v. Baystate Medical Center Inc., Baystate Health Inc., and Colebrook Realty Services Inc.

Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $2,799,350.11

Filed: 1/16/18

Brian Lindley, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Max’s Grill, LLC and Richard B. Rosenthal

Allegation: Non-payment of minimum fair wage, non-payment of earned wages: $25,000+

Filed: 1/22/18

HOLYOKE DISTRICT COURT

James St. Pierre v. Quik Foods III, LLC d/b/a Burger King

Allegation: False, misleading, and deceptive business practices; slander, defamation, and libel: $1,200

Filed: 1/12/18

Evan Baez, a minor, by and through his mother and next friend, Amanda Bermudez v. SCB, LLC

Allegation: Fall causing injury when stair broke on back steps of apartment: $2,258.68

Filed: 1/18/18

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

John Czuber v. Olde Hadleigh Hearth & Home Center Inc.

Allegation: Breach of contract and breach of express warranty in sale of high-end patio furniture: $4,038

Filed: 2/1/18

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Departments Picture This

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A Sneak Peek

MGM Springfield gave area officials and the press a sneak peek at the Massachusetts Casino Career Training Institute (MCCTI) Gaming School on Feb. 13. Located on the ninth floor of 95 State St., MGM Springfield’s headquarters, the facility was designed to develop and train individuals interested in applying for gaming positions with the resort casino slated to open this fall. MCCTI is operated by Training and Workforce Options, a collaboration between Holyoke Community College (HCC) and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC). Below, from top to bottom, MGM President and COO Mike Mathis talks with guests at one of the poker tables. Middle, MGM Springfield General Manager Alex Dixon is flanked by STCC President John Cook and HCC President Christina Royal. Bottom, below, Cook is one of the interested spectators as Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, right, is given some lessons in how to deal blackjack from Robert Westerfield, vice president of Table Games for MGM Springfield. Photos by MGM/Springfield Mark Murray

Grand Tour

The West of the River Chamber of Commerce (WRC) board of directors and elected officials recently toured the OMG Inc. manufacturing facility in Agawam. Employing more than 350 people in the Agawam facility alone, OMG is a domestic manufacturer of specialty fasteners, adhesives, tools, and related products for the commercial and residential construction markets. Below, pictured top to bottom, from left: West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, WRC Executive Director Robin Wozniak, Agawam Mayor Bill Sapelli, and state Rep. Nick Boldyga. Bottom, from left: Boldyga, Sapelli, and OMG CEO Hubert McGovern.

MassMutual Makes a Bold Statement

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

It wasn’t so long ago when people were questioning MassMutual’s commitment to Springfield.

In fact, by last summer, the drumbeat that the financial-services giant was in some ways turning its back on the city were getting pretty loud.

That was after a number of workforce reductions and the departure of its Barings subsidiary, leaving considerable vacant space in Tower Square, and then the announcement that Tower Square itself, the office tower and retail center that MassMutual built nearly a half-century earlier, was going on the market.

The MassMutual company, which has had a presence in the city for more than 160 years, pretty much put all that speculation to rest on Thursday when it announced a major expansion in Massachusetts, including a $50 million expansion of its facilities in Springfield. The company will close its Enfield facility and move the 1,500 or so people there to Springfield; overall, the number of people the company employs in Springfield will rise from 3,000 to 4,500.

MassMutual is closing other offices in North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, and plans to build a new Boston campus on Fan Pier that will employ about 500 people.

It’s not Amazon and its second headquarters facility (Boston is still in the running for that), but it’s major victory for both Massachusetts and Springfield.

Indeed, MassMutual’s bold announcement says a lot about the attractiveness of the Bay State as a home for business (it has gone a very long way toward losing the tag ‘Taxachusetts’), and also about its commitment to the city and its future.

On one level, the company’s moves come down to consolidating, cost-cutting, and making the most of its existing infrastructure. But it could have done this in many ways and in any one of several states and cities.

It chose the Bay State and Springfield for a host of reasons, from the quality of the workforce to incentives provided by the state, to a commitment to the city (Springfield) where it was founded.

Moving forward, this move will become still another strong selling point for Boston and the state as it pursues Amazon and a host of other corporate giants (it landed GE two years ago). And it will give Springfield something else to boast about as it continues its revitalization and prepares to move aggressively to tell that story to the rest of the world.

Like we said, those questions about MassMutual and its commitment to Springfield have been put to rest in dramatic fashion.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Building Permits Departments

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

CHICOPEE

J. and N. Salema Family
480 Burnett Road
$6,000 — Replace water-damaged sheetrock and ceiling tiles

U-Haul Real Estate Co.
878 Memorial Dr.
$4,000 — Demolish partition walls

EASTHAMPTON

Autumn Properties, LLC
161-165 Northampton St.
$8,850 — Add interior partitions to create extra offices

Cumberland Farms
2211 Northampton St.
$1,022,350 — Construct convenience store with fuel stations, canopy, and parking

Keystone Enterprises
122 Pleasant St.
$18,500 — Install HVAC system for Float Therapy Spa

U.S. Bank
13 Sterling Dr.
$24,500 — Remove and replace existing roof covering; interior renovations

EAST LONGMEADOW

The Arbor’s Kids
126 Industrial Dr.
$177,755 — Renovations

East Longmeadow Wellness Center
250 North Main St.
$18,000 — Sheet metal

Fairview Extended Care
305 Maple St.
$5,000 — Construction trailer

Irina’s Décor
100 Shaker Road
$3,000 — Sheet metal

HADLEY

220 Russell Street, LLC
220 Russell St.
$615,000 — New steel building for Wagging Tail, a new canine daycare center

Gibbs Oil Co., LP
110 Russell St.
$2,175 — Reface two signs

Town of Hadley
15 East St.
$15,000 — Verizon Wireless to replace antennas with new models and install remote radio heads to existing cell tower

LONGMEADOW

Longmeadow Country Club
400 Shaker Road
$15,900 — Demo and removal of walk-in coolers

Mario Davis Magnani
791 Maple Road
$2,550 — Add two illuminated signs to roof

LUDLOW

Country Bank
64 Cherry St.
$6,500 — Demolition

Country Bank
64 Cherry St.
$12,000 — Illuminated sign

Country Bank
64 Cherry St.
$2,100 — Illuminated sign

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
6 Water St.
$5,688 — Reroof building for Water Department

City of Northampton
125 Locust St.
$11,368 — Reroof storage building at Department of Public Works

City of Northampton
23 Center St.
$664,350 — Concrete and masonry repair and waterproofing at Police Department; new plaza deck drain installations

Cumberland Farms Inc.
53 Main St.
$800 — Reface ground-mounted illuminated sign

Five College Realtors
92 Main St.
$2,800 — Illuminated wall sign

O’Connell Oil Associates Inc.
506 Pleasant St.
$6,000 — Two illuminated canopy signs at Shell gas station

P + Q, LLC
110 Main St.
$1,000 — Non-illuminated wall sign

Saga Communications of NE Inc.
15 Hampton Ave.
$12,500 — Install new drop ceiling in conference room and install refrigerator in break room

SOUTHWICK

Westfield River Brewing Co.
707 College Highway
$20,000 — Lighting and windows on second floor

SPRINGFIELD

3640 Main St., LLP
3640 Main St., Suite 101
$289,934 — Interior renovations for use as an MRI center

Baystate Health
3350 Main St.
$988,766 — Renovate existing suite into infusion space

Mike Bergdoll
1271 Page Blvd.
$53,000 — Renovate Swift Trip gas station and convenience store

F.L. Roberts
275 Albany Ave.
$25,000 — Concrete pad for new building

GF Enterprises
633 Liberty St.
$202,000 — Upgrade building exterior of Taco Bell restaurant with new paint and signage, upgrade dining room, and ensure bathrooms are ADA-compliant

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

MassDevelopment Finance Agency
1550 Main St.
$55,580 — Renovate area into two conference rooms for Alekman DiTusa

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
$35,732 — Demolish casework, wall, and doors; install new finishes, new wall configuration, millwork, and doors

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
$17,107 — Build wall and hard ceiling to set back a door which is currently an egress/safety issue

Monarch Enterprise
1414 Main St.
$173,700 — Remodel existing space into a new Starbucks coffee shop

VIP Nail Salon
1704 Boston Road
$7,400 — Electrical and plumbing

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
25 Dartmouth St.
Renovation to existing building

Governor’s Center RE, LLC
66 South Broad St.
Construct new bathroom and kitchenette

Rosow Westfield, LLC
66 South Broad St.
$36,900 — Install new garage door, construct new load-bearing walls, and construct new offices

Rosow Westfield, LLC
66 South Broad St.
$13,700 — Steel beam and support columns

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Century Investment Co.
219 Memorial Ave.
$54,400 — Interior tenant remodeling for purpose of retail sales

Crosslight Gospel Church
2611 Westfield St.
$10,000 — Construct storage area on side of building

General Equities
884 Westfield St.
$82,155 — Renovations, including new ceiling tiles, bathroom remodel, interior painting, new storefront glass, and siding

Drew Moyes
958 Riverdale Road
$2,000 — Alterations to interior space for Agri-Mark Inc.

Northern Rail Services Inc.
175 Circuit Ave.
$28,000 — Add dimising walls and two bathrooms

WILBRAHAM

75 Post Office Park, LLC
75 Post Office Park
$25,000 — Create interior office space for Proshred

Career Services Are Everyone’s Business

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Opinion

By Steven Kravetz and Patricia Crosby

The news will tell you the unemployment rate is down just about everywhere, and Massachusetts is no exception. Currently, the official rate in the state-designated Franklin Hampshire workforce-development area, which includes the two counties plus the North Quabbin region, is 2.7%, a level economists call ‘full employment,’ since there is always a certain amount of churn in the labor market, with some people leaving jobs and other people entering them.

A cause for celebration, right? And why not save some state and federal dollars by reducing funds now for public employment services and using them to address some more urgent critical need?

There are many good reasons we should be more guardedly optimistic and cautious in our response to those labor-market numbers.

First, if you’re one of the 3,659 local citizens in that 2.7% — someone abruptly laid off through no fault of your own, unable to find a job even roughly equivalent in pay — then you’re not celebrating. Or if you’re someone who’s been unemployed for a long time due to inadequate skills, education, transportation, or childcare, then you’re not celebrating. In fact, a significant portion of both those groups of people eventually give up and don’t even identify themselves as looking for work anymore, getting by somehow, but barely. When they do that, they’re not represented in our official ‘low’ unemployment rate at all. They fall instead into an uncomfortably large and too-often-invisible portion of our population called ‘discouraged workers.’

Then there are the ‘under-employed’ and ‘mal-employed,’ people working two or even three low-wage jobs to hold a family together, or multiple part-time jobs when they’d rather be working full-time, or working in positions far below their appropriate skill and wage levels, representing a tremendous waste of talent in our economy. Bureau of Labor Statistics research suggests that the Massachusetts unemployment rate is as high as 7.4% if you factor those people in.

All these people need help — good, solid, professional employment assistance from experienced people with employment expertise, using a continuously-evolving array of strategies that keep up with the times and show people how to prepare for, search for, secure, and hold onto jobs that will support them and their families. With that kind of help, these dislocated, unemployed, under-employed, or discouraged workers get beyond those labels and become taxpaying contributors to the systems that once helped them.

It happens every day at places like the Franklin Hampshire Career Center in Greenfield and at 30-plus other career centers across the state. Even in ‘good’ times, there are people — as the above indicates, probably many, many more than one might think — who use these services successfully and gratefully.

But those services must be funded, in good times as well as bad. The Commonwealth has not increased its funding substantively for public one-stop career centers since the ‘stimulus’ year of 2008, The system receives less funding now — to support a much higher level of service, expertise, technology, and facilities — than it did in 2010. It cannot continue to provide the quality service that citizens across our region and others have a right to, without the state recognizing and appropriately supporting these career centers as the critical regional economic assets that they are.

Steven Kravetz is co-owner of the Arbors at Amherst. Patricia Crosby is executive director of the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 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

BERNARDSTON

22 South St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Alexander F. Fiorey
Seller: Paul W. Allis
Date: 01/24/18

BUCKLAND

86 Main St.
Buckland, MA 01330
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nancy Perry-Shinn
Seller: Edward M. Cahill
Date: 01/22/18

Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Gordon M. Glier
Seller: D&S Village Rentals LLC
Date: 01/16/18

COLRAIN

82 Christian Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Urell
Seller: Diane E. O’Donnell
Date: 01/25/18

21 Heath Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Brian D. Godin
Seller: Heather Staas
Date: 01/26/18

CONWAY

1230 Main Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $391,000
Buyer: Sean L. Bowden
Seller: Anita Elise Rymer 2006 TR
Date: 01/26/18

641 North Poland Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Arieh Blowers
Seller: Douglas Blowers
Date: 01/26/18

936 South Deerfield Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $117,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Edward W. Matus
Date: 01/24/18

DEERFIELD

470 Greenfield Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe
Seller: Philip J. Savage
Date: 01/17/18

Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: John G. Savage Realty Corp.
Seller: Dorothy H. Rosario
Date: 01/19/18

555 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: John E. Davis
Seller: Michael M. Fisher
Date: 01/23/18

102 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Trademark At Sugarloaf
Seller: Diane M. Lilly RET
Date: 01/19/18

104 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Trademark At Sugarloaf
Seller: Diane M. Lilly RET
Date: 01/19/18

GREENFIELD

1003 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Nathaniel Desroches
Seller: Carl T. Hoynoski
Date: 01/24/18

9 Bowles St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: James Richards
Seller: John B. Dunphy
Date: 01/26/18

31 Cedar St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Patrick Cote
Seller: Bruno INT
Date: 01/19/18

234 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Patrick Varner
Seller: Myra Tucker TR
Date: 01/19/18

118 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Stephen N. Ross
Seller: Catherine M. Letourneau
Date: 01/16/18

91 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Elinor Janvrin
Seller: Theresa L. Holmes
Date: 01/18/18

241 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Robert D. Ryan
Seller: Charlene James
Date: 01/16/18

LEVERETT

118 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $214,250
Buyer: Susan B. Lloyd
Seller: Christal Cutler
Date: 01/23/18

MONTAGUE

10 Gunn Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Christopher K. Newman
Seller: Henry Komosa
Date: 01/24/18

468 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Corey M. Sutton
Seller: Michael P. Fahey
Date: 01/26/18

20 Morris Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Cody R. Wells
Seller: Keith Mildren
Date: 01/26/18

27 Park St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Christian T. Bowman
Seller: Steven Keyes
Date: 01/26/18

NORTHFIELD

68 Capt. Beers Plain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jennifer C. Coleman
Seller: Christina M. Flynn
Date: 01/18/18

438 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Peter Moretti
Seller: Hanrahan IRT
Date: 01/19/18

447 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Amanda L. Knox
Seller: Herman W. Clark
Date: 01/19/18

515 Orange Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: David Skorupa
Seller: James A. Cullen
Date: 01/25/18

ORANGE

161 Drew Blvd. #23
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: James P. Gebo
Seller: Verne Goldsher
Date: 01/22/18

25 Fairman Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Cherish A. Eastman
Seller: Pamela E. Harris
Date: 01/24/18

31 James Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Omar Laza
Seller: Derek Catrambone
Date: 01/25/18

335 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Schneller
Seller: Tracy A. Clarke
Date: 01/19/18

526 South Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Michael J. Verock
Seller: James P. Gebo
Date: 01/22/18

SHELBURNE

28 Severance St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Krunal Y. Patel
Seller: FNMA
Date: 01/17/18

WARWICK

212 Old Winchester Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Emily L. Hemingway
Seller: Charles E. Lisowski
Date: 01/19/18

WHATELY

Egypt Road #C
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marc-Alan Labreque
Seller: Walter R. Thayer
Date: 01/23/18

17-21 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $461,000
Buyer: Ashlee B. Haslett
Seller: Mary Lou Green RET
Date: 01/16/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

45 Cecile St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Audrey Suskind-Decosmo
Seller: Ryan J. Roberts
Date: 01/26/18

32 Coronet Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Conant
Seller: Edna J. Willets
Date: 01/19/18

107 Coronet Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert Landauer
Seller: Martin J. Andruss
Date: 01/26/18

53 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $523,000
Buyer: Alyssa M. Luszcz
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 01/26/18

79 Farmington Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Vyacheslav Babinov
Seller: Hillside Development Corp.
Date: 01/26/18

11 High Meadow Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $280,285
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Nichole D. Salvi
Date: 01/25/18

45 Lango Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Yuri G. Grechka
Seller: PBI Inc.
Date: 01/19/18

5 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $2,250,000
Buyer: Crossroads RT
Seller: Grand Run Holdings 1 LLC
Date: 01/25/18

9-11 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $2,250,000
Buyer: Crossroads RT
Seller: Grand Run Holdings 1 LLC
Date: 01/25/18

291 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Jessica Dominik
Seller: Joseph M. Pafumi
Date: 01/26/18

44 Royal St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Ann M. Trexler
Date: 01/17/18

4-28 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $2,250,000
Buyer: Crossroads RT
Seller: Grand Run Holdings 1 LLC
Date: 01/25/18

28 Spruce Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Frances G. Marthone
Seller: Deborah A. Duquette
Date: 01/26/18

BRIMFIELD

31 Echo Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $149,600
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Tonia L. Jacque
Date: 01/17/18

51 Knollwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $148,035
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: David G. Kindberg
Date: 01/26/18

74 Monson Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Calvin G. French
Seller: Christopher S. Elmore
Date: 01/16/18

280 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Steven R. Prest
Seller: Richard H. Phifer
Date: 01/16/18

CHESTER

27 Lyman Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Sarah A. Primack
Seller: William J. Guazzo
Date: 01/26/18

CHICOPEE

1103 Burnett Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Donna Rutkowski
Seller: Duprey, Edmund F. Jr, (Estate)
Date: 01/25/18

75 Charles St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Eliezer Burgos
Seller: Andrey Katalnikov
Date: 01/18/18

Dianna Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Steven W. August
Seller: Sodi Inc.
Date: 01/16/18

619 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: David M. Bouthilette
Seller: Gary F. Isabelle
Date: 01/22/18

45 Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Brian J. Kolodziej
Seller: M&T Bank
Date: 01/17/18

762 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Gabriel Reyes
Seller: Jennifer L. Steil
Date: 01/26/18

1774 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,500
Buyer: Alejandra Torres-Ortiz
Seller: Propcity LLC
Date: 01/24/18

49 Oakwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Lucas Rosa
Seller: Michelle L. Vieu
Date: 01/26/18

193 Saint James Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Church Of God House
Seller: Order Of Ahepa Altis Chapter
Date: 01/22/18

447 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Apurv Realty LLC
Seller: Aura LLC
Date: 01/25/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

13 Acorn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Hayley E. Durand
Seller: Plumtree Associates Inc.
Date: 01/22/18

3 Bettswood Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $184,935
Buyer: Stephanie J. Peterson
Seller: Kenneth A. Peterson
Date: 01/19/18

139 Brookhaven Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Tiffany Holmes-Sears
Seller: Evert O. Lindgren
Date: 01/24/18

16 Fields Dr. #16
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $485,000
Buyer: Eric L. Berg
Seller: DR Chestnut LLC
Date: 01/16/18

45 Linden Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Dorothea K. Radzicki
Seller: Joseph P. Graveline
Date: 01/24/18

8 Mereline Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Michael J. Matos
Seller: Timothy Vecchiarelli
Date: 01/24/18

27 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Rajesh Nimbalkar
Seller: Koang Yam
Date: 01/22/18

248 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Steven Maynard
Seller: Linda J. Krause
Date: 01/26/18

53 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $422,500
Buyer: Hanati Lubega
Seller: Susan R. Kravitz
Date: 01/25/18

HAMPDEN

8 Allen Court
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: David A. Feldott
Seller: Gerald R. Feldott
Date: 01/24/18

8 Highland Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Bernard F. Opitz
Seller: Stephen U. Kane
Date: 01/19/18

HOLYOKE

461-463 Appleton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,390,000
Buyer: Appleton Exchange LLC
Seller: MTCS Realty LLC
Date: 01/26/18

21 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Anthony K. Sillars
Seller: Joseph B. Blanchard
Date: 01/16/18

4 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Andrey A. Katalnikov
Seller: Luis D. Martinez
Date: 01/26/18

290 Cherry St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Bernard R. Bergeron
Seller: Nicole M. Devlin
Date: 01/25/18

62-64 Commercial St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $675,000
Buyer: Appleton Exchange LLC
Seller: SCB LLC
Date: 01/26/18

137 North East St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $138,900
Buyer: Gizenia G. Boyd
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 01/18/18

87-89 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Michael H. Henderson
Seller: Brian J. O’Connell
Date: 01/16/18

510 South Bridge St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Bridge St Equities LLC
Seller: 555 High Street LLC
Date: 01/26/18

65 Waldo St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Eladio C. Pacheco
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 01/19/18

LONGMEADOW

141 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $508,000
Buyer: Christopher Bushey
Seller: Rosa M. Falvo
Date: 01/26/18

39 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Michael W. Smith
Seller: Taylor A. Buckholz
Date: 01/26/18

128 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Deborah Michael
Date: 01/18/18

55 Fernleaf Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Lachenauer LLC
Seller: PLS Realty Inc.
Date: 01/22/18

19 Forest Glen Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Angeline Fernandez
Seller: Meredith E. Kane
Date: 01/23/18

31 Maple Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Carol Godbout
Seller: Nicole C. Esposito
Date: 01/26/18

33 Tedford Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Wei Liang
Seller: Albert Fine
Date: 01/19/18

70 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Taylor A. Buckholz
Seller: Jennifer A. Buentello
Date: 01/26/18

50 Wheel Meadow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $410,600
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Jane W. Mackay
Date: 01/17/18

LUDLOW

563 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: 563 Center Street LLC
Seller: S&R Realty Properties LLC
Date: 01/26/18

631 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jeffrey H. Stratton
Seller: Grace Dias
Date: 01/23/18

Harvest Dr. #24
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: T. E. Marinello-Mazur RET
Seller: Whitetail Wreks LLC
Date: 01/18/18

18 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Melanie Dias
Seller: Vautrain, Florence, (Estate)
Date: 01/18/18

19 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Antonio Carvalho
Seller: Sharlene G. Dec
Date: 01/19/18

MONSON

261 Bumstead Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Edward A. Belben
Seller: Michael J. Dalterio
Date: 01/19/18

222 Cedar Swamp Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Kristin L. Converse
Seller: James P. Bailey
Date: 01/18/18

39 Cote Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: David A. Nelson
Seller: Mark R. Pafumi
Date: 01/19/18

14 Hampden Court
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Larry Desreuisseau
Seller: Donald J. Vacon
Date: 01/17/18

288 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ellis Mill Monson LLC
Seller: Tower View LLC
Date: 01/18/18

299 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Adam G. Bousquet
Seller: Darius Taylor
Date: 01/22/18

258 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Belliveau
Seller: Alfred T. Dobson
Date: 01/16/18

PALMER

11 Converse St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Belinda L. Sellers
Seller: Arthur F. Bechard
Date: 01/18/18

65 Griffin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Charles Dustin
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/26/18

SOUTHWICK

116 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Jeffrey V. Bertrand
Seller: AAA Homes LLC
Date: 01/22/18

12 Grove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Craig R. Johnson
Seller: Charles Andrade
Date: 01/22/18

10 Lexington Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $542,500
Buyer: Justin R. Klaubert
Seller: Gonzo Aguilar
Date: 01/26/18

73 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Cody Baron
Seller: Karl Schmidt
Date: 01/26/18

12 Ridgeview Terrace
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $369,400
Buyer: Viktor Moshkovskiy
Seller: Glenn J. Oski
Date: 01/22/18

SPRINGFIELD

41 Amos Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Nelson Torres
Seller: Kelly M. Worthen
Date: 01/23/18

30 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Luz P. Rios-Garcia
Seller: Rafael Garcia
Date: 01/24/18

30 Benham St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $201,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Cardoza
Seller: Janice S. Watson
Date: 01/16/18

60 Bissell St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Alex O. Owusu
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/25/18

104 Bretton Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Kyle A. Koloski
Seller: James J. Bertier
Date: 01/26/18

88 Brunswick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Van Truong
Seller: John B. Le
Date: 01/23/18

3 Canton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Romy Terry
Seller: Value Properties LLC
Date: 01/22/18

14 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Rachel A. Purcell
Seller: Arthur Ferrara
Date: 01/16/18

80 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Dal Ghimirey
Seller: Mary L. Shanahan
Date: 01/17/18

69 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Keyla M. Rios
Seller: Juan Santana
Date: 01/24/18

61-63 Eloise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,800
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gerald Michel
Date: 01/17/18

149 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ronald P. Chabot
Seller: Kevin C. Welz
Date: 01/16/18

14 French St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Karisha Gonzalez
Seller: Eliezer Burgos
Date: 01/18/18

61 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Jennifer Holloway
Seller: Donald C. York
Date: 01/19/18

228 Gifford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,800
Buyer: PNC Bank
Seller: Rosa G. Cintron
Date: 01/17/18

164 Hampden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $149,400
Buyer: Ruby V. Jones
Seller: Liberty Onyx LLC
Date: 01/19/18

35 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Lillian Salgado
Seller: Thomas J. Gerrity
Date: 01/26/18

181 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $157,900
Buyer: Pedro Aguirre
Seller: Perri Clara M., (Estate)
Date: 01/22/18

15 Lavender Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Nicholas P. Diaz
Seller: William J. Laporte
Date: 01/23/18

112 Leavitt St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,184
Buyer: Pennymac Holdings LLC
Seller: Jeffrey A. St.Germain
Date: 01/23/18

91 Lorimer St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Sara M. Destromp
Seller: Christian Wiernasz
Date: 01/19/18

61 Ludlow Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Norman A. Kirschbaum
Seller: William Martin
Date: 01/24/18

2000 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $2,961,538
Buyer: FRE Springfield MA Realty
Seller: Bio Medical Applications
Date: 01/16/18

32 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Robert A. Desautels
Seller: Donahue, Mary S., (Estate)
Date: 01/16/18

182 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Luis D. Martinez
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/26/18

72 Orchard St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Templo Evangelistico Pentecostal
Seller: Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal
Date: 01/22/18

11 Pine Hill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Oliver Sinclair
Seller: Michael P. Kavanaugh
Date: 01/24/18

46 Ronald Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Paul Baez
Seller: Young, Joanna M., (Estate)
Date: 01/17/18

28 Rutledge Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Edwin Ortiz-Gonzalez
Seller: Jose E. Urena
Date: 01/26/18

103 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Keyes
Seller: Daniel M. Keyes
Date: 01/16/18

1603 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Andrew M. Barnhart
Seller: Thomas J. Cocchi
Date: 01/26/18

94 Saint Lawrence Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Jose D. Martinez
Seller: Eric J. Pericolosi
Date: 01/19/18

260 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Sean P. Conway
Seller: Equity T. Co.
Date: 01/19/18

38 Upland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Maria
Seller: Daniel G. Atherholt
Date: 01/26/18

152 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Adam Carrington
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 01/18/18

72 Westbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $127,920
Buyer: Loandepot Com LLC
Seller: Jason Hansen
Date: 01/25/18

100 White Birch Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $152,700
Buyer: Allison Crowner
Seller: Joann M. Lawrence
Date: 01/17/18

342 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Suarez
Seller: Blythewood Property Mgmt.
Date: 01/18/18

178 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Alme Mercado
Seller: Wmass Residential LLC
Date: 01/22/18

31 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Luke A. Dasilva
Seller: Pamela Kozlowski
Date: 01/16/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

71 Cayenne St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Colleen C. Giroux
Date: 01/19/18

24 Chapin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Shahid M. Pasha
Seller: Pavel, Henry H., (Estate)
Date: 01/26/18

36 Craiwell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Ryan D. Gawle
Seller: John R. Macrae
Date: 01/16/18

22 Hewitt St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Vladimir Selin
Seller: Soja, Tadeusz A., (Estate)
Date: 01/19/18

42 Hill St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Rasha Al-Attar
Seller: John F. Young
Date: 01/26/18

19 Lathrop St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Old Day Realty LLC
Seller: Michael J. Powers
Date: 01/25/18

84 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Old Day Realty LLC
Seller: Michael J. Powers
Date: 01/25/18

96 West Calvin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $194,150
Buyer: Gianna M. Diclementi
Seller: Matthew S. Lanpher
Date: 01/26/18

36 Worthen St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Som Rai
Seller: Duc Truong
Date: 01/26/18

WESTFIELD

138 Apremont Way
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Lawry Realty LLC
Seller: Timothy M. O’Connor
Date: 01/16/18

212 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Dek Darjee
Seller: Paul H. Domaingue
Date: 01/18/18

75 Beveridge Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Aleksandr Yanyuk
Seller: Denise J. Begley
Date: 01/24/18

19 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: C. Dudley Shaw
Date: 01/18/18

Falcon Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Koziar Capital LLC
Seller: DBLS Realty LLC
Date: 01/26/18

34 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jacob O. Doser
Seller: Jeanette Griffin
Date: 01/19/18

739 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Bruce D. McClellan
Seller: Jesse J. Caisse
Date: 01/19/18

130 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,989
Buyer: Home Point Financial Corp.
Seller: Carole J. McGregor
Date: 01/26/18

31 Mather St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Paul J. McCormick
Seller: Joseph C. Dunlap
Date: 01/22/18

268 Sackett Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Jeffery J. Bednaz
Seller: Renee L. Hooben
Date: 01/19/18

44 Spruce St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,950
Buyer: Amanda E. Lajzer
Seller: Michael W. Egan
Date: 01/26/18

125 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ronald Schortmann
Seller: Joyce M. Paroline
Date: 01/19/18

11 Walker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Gavioli
Seller: Furkey, Shirley M., (Estate)
Date: 01/24/18

141 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Brian P. Mcewan
Seller: Kane, Dona M., (Estate)
Date: 01/16/18

WILBRAHAM

3123 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Jamie Kohn
Seller: Charles H. Dustin
Date: 01/26/18

9 Ely Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Nichole Gomes
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 01/16/18

6 Hawthorne Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Andrew Mcalary
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/25/18

62 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Adam W. Howe
Seller: Nicole C. Rucki
Date: 01/16/18

416 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Patrick S. O’Brien
Seller: Elizabeth A. Murphy
Date: 01/18/18

89-91 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Bank Invest LLC
Seller: Richard A. Riga
Date: 01/22/18

400 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Patrick H. Yarrows
Seller: Lillian F. Corriveau IRT
Date: 01/24/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

660 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $178,200
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Kathryn A. Wilkens
Date: 01/16/18

110 Henry St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Dinsmore-Spence TR
Seller: Amherst Real Estate Services
Date: 01/26/18

3 Matoon St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $253,200
Buyer: Kay Gregory
Seller: Christine M. Donatone
Date: 01/17/18

3 Nathaniel Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Maxwell Scoon
Seller: Reed FT
Date: 01/25/18

501 South Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $415,400
Buyer: Aaron J. Guimond
Seller: Lafleur & Son Inc.
Date: 01/25/18

15 Sunset Court
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Lincoln Avenue Partners
Seller: Frances P. Fulcher
Date: 01/16/18

57 Valley View Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Alec Theilman
Seller: Sullivan, Agnes G., (Estate)
Date: 01/19/18

605 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Anthony Maietta
Seller: Stephen A. Rondeau
Date: 01/26/18

8 Westwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Tenzin Yangzom
Seller: John J. McCarthy
Date: 01/26/18

CUMMINGTON

21 Bush Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $238,500
Buyer: Alan J. Gagnon
Seller: Mary E. Niles-Howard
Date: 01/26/18

EASTHAMPTON

1 Doody Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Anthony M. Crimmins
Seller: Hing E. Seng
Date: 01/24/18

6 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: Samantha L. Lheureux IRT
Seller: Daniel G. Pouliot
Date: 01/17/18

11 Dragon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Purple Heart NT
Seller: Jon C. Taber
Date: 01/18/18

68-78 Everett St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $574,000
Buyer: Laughing Brothers Properties
Seller: Kazimierz J. Kasa
Date: 01/19/18

8 Kania St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Michael P. Witzing
Seller: David N. Houle
Date: 01/26/18

29 Morin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $128,200
Buyer: Patrick E. O’Neil
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 01/19/18

Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: Cumberland Farms Inc.
Seller: A-Z Storage & Properties
Date: 01/24/18

GOSHEN

68 Main St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: Randall G. Baker
Seller: Timothy M. Mott
Date: 01/19/18

GRANBY

89 Aldrich St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Chad Rodrigue
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 01/26/18

28 High St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Nathaniel L. Spear
Seller: Leroy H. Fredette
Date: 01/18/18

2 Hilltop Acres
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Robert M. Os
Seller: Stephen G. Goulet
Date: 01/23/18

148 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $116,993
Buyer: Deoclecio Artur
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 01/23/18

HADLEY

7 French St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: James G. Dubois-Sector
Seller: Rosenlund, Debra A., (Estate)
Date: 01/26/18

8 French St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: James G. Dubois-Sector
Seller: Rosenlund, Debra A., (Estate)
Date: 01/26/18

HATFIELD

10 North St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Marc P. Brugnoni
Seller: Cahill FT
Date: 01/16/18

NORTHAMPTON

319 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Pioneer Property Services
Seller: Joseph E. Kielec
Date: 01/16/18

67 Chestnut Ave.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Dale M. West
Seller: Beaver Brook NT
Date: 01/26/18

27 Clark St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $143,035
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ronald A. Lieberwirth
Date: 01/16/18

55 Damon Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,535,000
Buyer: American Dream Realty LLC
Seller: Robert S. Thomas
Date: 01/18/18

233 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Claudia Beldengreen
Seller: Emerson Way LLC
Date: 01/26/18

41 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Jaime L. Ginsberg
Seller: Douglas M. Kimball
Date: 01/16/18

SOUTH HADLEY

3 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Kevin M. Taugher
Seller: Robert P. Silvain
Date: 01/22/18

52 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: William A. Bradley
Seller: John E. Piskor
Date: 01/26/18

114 College St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Andrew L. Klepacki
Seller: David M. Conti
Date: 01/26/18

3 Greenwood Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: William F. Kent
Seller: Catherine Rigali
Date: 01/18/18

7 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Shah MA Realty LLC
Seller: Diane M. Bernashe-Lecca
Date: 01/17/18

11 Silver St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Joseph A. Stefanelli
Seller: Deborah S. Kearney
Date: 01/22/18

2 Silverwood Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: John E. Geoffroy
Seller: Lynn Ann McLaughlin RET
Date: 01/26/18

25 Sunset Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Maryann T. Sadowski
Seller: Carol A. Demerski
Date: 01/26/18

SOUTHAMPTON

132 Fomer Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Evan R. Huff
Seller: Maureen Armstrong
Date: 01/26/18

10 Jonathan Judd Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $346,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Galica
Seller: Vijay V. Dalal
Date: 01/17/18

77 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $409,000
Buyer: David N. Houle
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 01/26/18

WARE

136 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Scott McCaughey
Seller: Lynn G. Mackinson
Date: 01/22/18

347 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Delia J. Butler
Seller: Victor J. Jacek
Date: 01/17/18

19 Smith Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ashlee Burns
Seller: Barbara R. Topor
Date: 01/22/18

WILLIAMSBURG
53 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Gary D. Emerson
Seller: Kathaleen Emerson
Date: 01/17/18

35 Village Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Geoffrey S. Lebaron
Seller: Steven E. Thayer
Date: 01/18/18

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

McCarthy, Tracy Ann
77 Marguerite St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/10/18

Mercure, Tina Marie
25 Elizabeth St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/09/18

Mitchell, Mark H.
Mitchell, Melanie J.
1173 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/31/17

Murray, Thomas J.
325 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/30/17

Piela, Karl M.
74 Shepherd St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/18

Santana, Severo
378 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/08/18

Schoolcraft, Charles M.
1241 Elm St. Apt. 4C
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/18

Squires, Peter M.
33 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/02/18

Terrero De Perez, Mirta S.
92 Corona St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/11/18

Vargas, Carmen J.
38 Montcalm St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/03/18

Walker, Amy B.
3 Pine St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/10/18

Wentworth, Stephanie
103 Hardwick Pond Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/02/18

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Capital Market Team
71 Country Corners Road
James Linfield

BELCHERTOWN

DuPuis Farm
734 George Hannum St.
Robert DuPuis

Everett Avenue Condominiums
21 Everett Ave.
James Moran

J. Fuller Locksmith
81 North St.
John Fuller Jr.

JL Construction
22 Mercier Dr.
Jason LaFleur

LeClerc & Son Forestry & Logging
91 Rockrimmon Road
Roland LeClerc

Ragaey M. Gobrial
209 Federal St.
Ragaey Gobrial

Sue Fay’s Salon
44 Stebbins St.
Suzette Fay

CHICOPEE

Comfy Cozy
57 Amherst St.
Nichole Bullock

Mike’s Clock Shop
81 Stedman St.
Michael Harry

RD Construction
32 Harding St.
Denis Rotar

Signature Hair and Threading
1889 Memorial Dr.
Asha Patel

Used Tire Maxx
519 Front St.
Moshe Ronen

DEERFIELD

Arts and Antiques on 5 & 10
717 Greenfield Road
Brickett Allis, Danielle Marie

Mycoterra Farm
75 Stillwater Road
Julia Coffey

EASTHAMPTON

Cynthia Apple, Hairdresser
121 Main St.
Cynthia Apple

Earth Clan
37 Franklin St.
Sarah Zazzaro-Williams

Parsons Street Press
61 Parsons St.
Erica Flood

Sharp
121 Main St.
Rachael Boido

Wood Crafts by Renée
13 Gula Dr.
Renée Hill

EAST LONGMEADOW

Sonic Urgent Care
406 North Main St., #170
Osazee Osagie

HADLEY

Foreign Auto Haus
12 Russell St.
Jeremy Ober

Hampshire Crossfit
220 Russell St.
Robert Migliaccio

Horton Tank Graphics
47 East St.
Arthur Lawson

Megan’s Valley Garden
8 Mill Valley Road
Brenda Fydenkevez

Mullins Center
200 Commonwealth Ave.
Global Spectrum FBD

Restore Physical Therapy
220 Russell St.
Patricia Young

Seymour Interior Decorating
9 Maplewood Terrace
Jennifer Seymour

Taco Bell
248 Russell St.
GF Enterprise, LLC

This and That Design
261 River Dr.
Pamela Hague

Time Out
341 Russell St.
Namco USA Inc.

HOLYOKE

Davans
245 Main St.
David Rodriguez

Glaze N Glory
532 Main St.
Shawna Rohan

Taylor Rental
14 Shawmut Ave.
Richard Clark Jr.

LONGMEADOW

Brais Builders, LLC
93 Westmoreland Ave.
Matthew Brais

LUDLOW

Butler Carpet Cleaners
23 Cady St.
Stephen McQueen

Garden Designs by Jacqueline
451 Miller St.
Jacqueline Clark

Pioneer Valley PDR
7 Circuit Ave.
Stephen Nodurf

NORTHAMPTON

Athol Media Co.
115 Conz St.
Michael Rifanburg

The Center for All Men and Sexual Health
40 Main St., #103
Jassy Casella-Timberlake

Daily Hampshire Gazette
115 Conz St.
Michael Rifanburg

Groundings
7 Main St.
Lauren Pacosa

Happy Valley
177 Main St.
Nancy Cowen

Kathleen Doe Creative Design
39 Garfield Ave.
Kathleen Doe

Measured Marketing Lab
152 Crescent St., Box 144
Christopher Chaput

Shop Therapy
189 Main St.
Ronny Hazel

Tim’s Used Books Inc.
90 King St.
Timothy Barry

PALMER

Cumberland Farms
1468 North Main St.
Cumberland Farms Inc.

Day & Night
1456 North Main St.
Karl Williams

Fancy Nails
1035 Thorndike St.
Diem Ndoc Nguyen

Jeffrey Ferreira Construction
2 Norbell St.
Jeffrey Ferreira

SOUTHWICK

ABC Masonry & Waterproofing
32 North Longyard Road
David Turner

Tasos Family Trust
5 Hummel Lane
Anastasios Karathanasopoulos

Valley Brook Restoration Group
299 College Highway
Douglas Seymour

SPRINGFIELD

Bakana Express Courier
5 Harbour Road
Joe Amoakah

Baked
196 Jasper St.
Yahaira Morales

Blazzin Pix
104 Lyons St.
David Torres

C.J. Pohner Home Improvement
215 Edendale St.
Christopher Pohner

David and Sons Transport
69 Clayton St.
David Hemmings

Dino’s Auto Repair
136 Nursery St.
Misael Colon

E & M Construction Service
19 Eddy St.
Egidio Morales

Eastfield Vapes
1655 Boston Road
Maxx Vapors Inc.

Ellectivity
80 Carver St.
Terrell Anthony

Focus
191 Chestnut St.
Fort Orange Claim

Focus Adjusters
191 Chestnut St.
Fort Orange Claim

Fort Orange Claims Unlimited
191 Chestnut St.
Fort Orange Claim

Frankie Painting
74 Mill St.
Frankie Santiago

Glamour Hair & Nail Salon
23 Hamburg St.
Francisco Rivera

Gonzalez Discount
2924 Main St.
Pedro Gonzalez

Medina Express
83 Clantoy St.
Victor Medina

MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way
Blue Tarp

Micro Scalp Clinic
143 Main St., Suite 104
Lord Smith

Pinguinos Construction
221 Hancock St.
Sadi Gonzalez

Price Cutter Inc.
2633 Main St.
Syed Shabib Ahsan

RLF & Assoc.
127 Carnavon Circle
Rickford Fraser

Skyline Maids
1188 Parker St.
Julio Cordero

VIP Spa
1704 Boston Road
Tommy Nguyen

Valley Blue Sox
100 Congress St.
Alfred Ciaglo

WESTFIELD

Advanced Quality Exteriors
18 Shepard St.
Vladimir Krylov

Beauregard Remodeling
286 Notre Dame St.
Beauregard Remodeling

CBD413
13 Dubois St.
Andrew Carmel

County Barber Shop
6163 School St.
David Munoz

Elite Tanning by Jennifer Amy
16 Union Ave., Suite 101
Elite Tanning by Jennifer Amy

Florek Family Farm
840 Granville Road
Christopher Florek

Hickory Hill Farm
325 Montgomery Road
Dennis Bishop

Krew
14 Turnpike Industrial Road
Robert Kraus

Linda Z. Gallo
45 Meadow St.
Linda Zomek-Gallo

Richards Fine Jewelers
461 East Main St.
M. Anthony Diamonds, LLC

Shea’s Barbers
243 Elm St.
J. Shea Enterprises

Van Sickle Custom Carpentry
22 Highland Ave.
Van Sickle Custom Carpentry

WEST SPRINGFIELD

AG Remodeling
45 Althea St.
Aleksander Glib

ATC Group Services, LLC
73 William Franks Dr.
Tanya Smith

ATF Cleaning Services
97 Ashley Ave.
Abraao Teixeira

DMP Supply Co. Inc.
759 Memorial Ave.
Donald Del Buono

Double J Western
1472 Riverdale St.
Brenda Hodge

Evergreen Events
67 York St.
Kristina Olberg

Liz’s Hair Care
242 Westfield St.
Elizabeth Porter

Mercy Companions
2112 Riverdale St.
Trinity Home Health

Mercy LIFE
2112 Riverdale St.
Trinity Health PACE

Mike’s Transportation
35 Kings Terrace
Michael Gagnon

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff February 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.

AMHERST

Oasisworks Inc., 239 Stanley St., Amherst, MA 01002. Tim Mortsolf, same. Visualization and automation techniques relating to Internet connected hardware.

BECKET

NVS Transportation Inc., 21 Stoney Brook Road, Becket, MA 01223. Natalia Ciloci, same. Transportation.

BRIMFIELD

Maw Electrical Inc., 45 Lyman Barnes Road, Brimfield, MA 01010. Mark Wedderburn, same. Electrical design, installation and automation.

CHICOPEE

Nova VC Construction & Cleaning Inc., 41 Sullivan St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Almir Dias, same. Carpentry and janitorial.

Nybles Bytes & Bits Inc., 48 Ceneter St., Chicopee, MA 01013. James Anthony Carter, same. Computer maintenance and repair service.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Michael R. Bertelli Electrician Inc., 238 East St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Michael R. Bertelli, same. Electrical contractor.

SPRINGFIELD

Ministerio Nada Es Imposible Para Dios Inc., 303 Maple St., Apt 119, Springfield, MA 01105. Luis Antonio Torres, same. The purpose of this ministry is to serve the community in the spiritual areas. Preaching the word of God. At the churches and streets, giving counseling, praying for the lives.

Nuts Auto Corp., 38 Merrimac Ave., Springfield, MA 01104. Ksenia Orehova, same. Transportation.

O & M Distributions Corp, 23 Campechi St., Springfield, MA 01108. Marcos A. Gomez, same. Ethnic food wholesaler.

Om Belmont Shell Corp., 940 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Falguni Patel, same. Gas station.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Briefcase Departments

Employer Confidence Begins 2018 with Increase

BOSTON — Massachusetts employers began 2018 much the way they ended 2017 — with growing confidence in the economy and optimism about their own business prospects. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose a half-point to 64.1 during January, setting another 17-year high. The Index has gained 2.7 points during the past 12 months as employer confidence levels have remained comfortably within the optimistic range. Growing enthusiasm about the Massachusetts economy and a brightening outlook on economic conditions six months from now fueled the January confidence increase. At the same time, the hiring outlook remained muted as low unemployment and demographic shifts continued to impede the ability of employers to find the workers they need. The survey was taken prior to major declines in global financial markets during the past several days. “Rising confidence is not surprising in a state with 3.5% unemployment and an economy that grew at a 3.3% annual rate during the fourth quarter,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. “Economic output, job growth, and spending all rose at a healthy clip in Massachusetts during the final three months of the year, and economists expect modest growth to continue during the first half of 2018.” 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 January. The most significant gain came in the Massachusetts Index assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, which rose 1.3 points to 68.9. The Massachusetts Index has gained 3.7 points in the past two months, 5.5 points year over year, and now stands at its highest level since November 2000. The U.S. Index of national business conditions also continued a yearlong rally by gaining 0.6 points to 64.8. January marked the 95th consecutive month in which employers have been more optimistic about the Massachusetts economy than the national economy. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, decreased a point to 61.7, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, surged 2.1 points to 66.6. The Current Index has risen 2.1 points and the Future Index 3.3 points during the past 12 months. The Company Index, reflecting employer views of their own operations and prospects, rose slightly, gaining 0.2 points to 62.3. The Employment Index was essentially flat, leaving it 2.1 points below its level of January 2017. Non-manufacturing companies (66.6) were more optimistic than manufacturers (62.3). Large employers (67.2) were more bullish than medium-sized companies (62.7) or small businesses (63.5). “The strong Future Index readings signal that employers anticipate steady growth during the first two quarters of 2018. The only fly in ointment remains the prospect that labor shortages may constrict the ability of companies to grow and expand,” said Paul Bolger, president, Massachusetts Capital Resource Co., and a BEA member. AIM President and CEO Richard Lord, also BEA member, said 2018 brings with it significant risk for employers as progressive groups push ballot questions that could create a $1 billion paid family and medical leave program, impose a punitive tax on many small businesses, and raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour. “The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will today hear arguments in a challenge that I and four other business leaders filed to the constitutionality of the income surtax question,” Lord noted. “Meanwhile, the business community is seeking common ground on a compromise paid-leave proposal that will not harm the economy.”

Home Sales in Pioneer Valley Post Gains in 2017

SPRINGFIELD — Single-family home sales posted gains in both volume and price last year, according to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, with total sales up 1.7% from 2016 to 2017, and median price up 4.5%. In Franklin County, sales were up 3.0% in 2017, and median price up 2.3%. In Hampden County, sales rose 3.6%, and median price saw a 5.5% gain. However, in Hampshire County, sales were down 3.4%, though median price rose 4.1%.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Company Notebook Departments

Bay Path MS Program in Nonprofit Management Named to Top-10 List

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s master of science (MS) program in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy has been named to the top 10 in the nation, as ranked by thebestschools.org. The university’s program has been recognized among the top online graduate nonprofit-management programs annually since 2014. This year, Bay Path ranked 10th on the list as one of just two New England colleges to make the cut. According to thebestschools.org, graduate-degree programs in nonprofit management were selected for the ranking based on academic excellence, types of courses offered, faculty strength, rankings, awards, and reputation, including the college’s reputation for effectively providing online degree programs. The MS in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy at Bay Path University, open to men and women, is offered completely online or on campus, either full-time or part-time.

VVM Appoints Six Executives in Residence

SPRINGFIELD — Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) announced the addition of six new executives in residence (EIRs) who will serve as guest educators and leaders to the 36 startup companies in the 2018 VVM Startup Accelerator program. The program provides intensive training, a network of skilled mentors, and funding that enables startup founders to establish and grow their businesses at a fast pace. EIRs represent experienced industry leaders, creatives, and strategists, as well as social-impact entrepreneurs from around the country. This first-ever group of EIRs will join the VVM staff team in providing day-to-day instruction over the course of four intensive, boot-camp-style weekends from February through May. The program culminates in the 2018 VVM Accelerator Awards at the MassMutual Center on Thursday, May 24. The EIRs include Bethany Martin, principal of B Martin Studio, mentor at Pilotworks, and faculty member at the Pratt Institute; Gustavo Bottan, co-founder and CEO of Opt4America senior mentor at MIT – Sandbox and the MIT CCLP Leadership Program; Joe Bush, executive director for the Worcester CleanTech Incubator; Steven Bellofatto, co-founder of ION Design and former adjunct faculty member at New York University in Manhattan, Department of Design & Digital Arts; Tanya Menendez, co-founder of Maker’s Row, and named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, People en Espanol’s “Most Powerful Latinas,” Business Insider’s “Coolest People in Tech,” and PopMechanic’s “25 Makers Who Are Reinventing the American Dream”; and Zaza Kabayadondo, director at Smith College for the Design Thinking Initiative and former program advisor at Stanford University’s Learning, Design, and Technology masters’ program.

STCC Biotech Program Wins Gold Level Endorsement

SPRINGFIELD — Graduates of the biotechnology programs at Springfield Technical Community College are well-prepared for careers in the life sciences, according to a leading science-education organization. The Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) endorsed STCC’s biotechnology associate degree and certificate programs at the Gold Level. MassBioEd concluded that graduates of the degree and certificate programs “are ready for the life-sciences workforce.” The STCC program met the core competencies defined by biotechnology industry and academic leaders who worked with MassBioEd, a nonprofit organization with a mission to build a life-sciences workforce in the region through educational programs that inspire students and engage teachers. Core competencies required for endorsement include following good laboratory practices, lab techniques, and exhibiting appropriate workplace behaviors, among other requirements.

Berkshire Hills Reports Q4 Operating Results

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. reported that fourth-quarter pre-tax income grew by 82% to $19.5 million in 2017 compared to $10.7 million in the prior year. This improvement was due to business development and the benefit of mergers, including Worcester-based Commerce Bancshares Corp. which was acquired on Oct. 13, 2017. Net income after tax was impacted by an $18 million non-core charge to income-tax expense resulting from federal tax reform enacted near year end. This reform is expected to benefit future earnings due to a lower statutory federal tax rate beginning in 2018. Net income after tax totaled $55 million in 2017 compared to $59 million in 2016. The tax charge noted above reduced fourth-quarter earnings per share by $0.40 and resulted in a fourth-quarter net loss of $0.06 per share in 2017, compared to a profit of $0.32 per share in 2016. Fourth-quarter core earnings per share improved by 4% to $0.58 in 2017, from $0.56 in 2016. The measure of core earnings excludes the above tax charge and also excludes other net non-core charges primarily related to merger costs. These costs in the fourth quarter of 2017 were mostly related to the Commerce acquisition, which increased assets by $1.8 billion, or 19%, to $11.6 billion at year end.

O & P Labs Opens New Prosthetic Center

SPRINGFIELD — O & P Labs announced the grand opening of its 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. O & P Labs is best known for its local, state-or-the-art fabrication lab, which allows patients to receive fittings, repairs, and adjustments quickly. The 3D printer decreases production time, and digital scanning technology creates highly customized prosthetic sockets.

Main Street Hospitality Sells Elm Street Market

STOCKBRIDGE — Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality, announced the sale of Elm Street Market to Verson Inc., headed by brothers Rajesh and Rajeev Verma from New Jersey. New management took over operation of the market immediately when the sale was completed last month. The Elm Street Market, previously owned and operated by Main Street Hospitality, has been a local favorite and community staple for more than 20 years. “We stopped at Elm Street Market on our way to visit my son at college and immediately fell in love with the restaurant and Stockbridge,” said Rajesh Verma. “The market is a strong community anchor, and we intend to keep it that way, building on its existing strength and evolving its local food offerings over time.” Verson Inc. is a family-owned business that owns and operates a group of deli and catering shops in New York City. Verma plans to keep the current staff while adding more prepared foods to the menu.

Community Foundation Joins Partnership to Boost Arts, Creativity

SPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) and the Barr Foundation, a private foundation based in Boston, announced the launch of Creative Commonwealth, a partnership between Barr, CFWM, and four other Massachusetts community foundations. This new initiative is rooted in the belief that investments in arts and creativity build thriving communities, and it aims to promote the vital leadership role community foundations can play to advance the arts. Creative Commonwealth will pave the way for community foundations to deepen and grow support for artists and cultural organizations. Along with CFWM, the community foundations partnering with Barr on this effort are the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts, the Essex County Community Foundation, and the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts has been awarded $500,000 over 24 months to pilot ideas that emerged from a planning process the foundation undertook in 2017, with funding from Barr to identify opportunities, needs, and priorities. CFWM efforts will focus on testing innovative ideas to connect arts to other sectors, providing training to build the capacity of small organizations and assessing the need for a regional arts hub to advance collaborative opportunities.

River Valley Counseling Opens Easthampton Office

EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Counseling Center opened a new office location in Liberty Commons at 2 Mechanic St, Easthampton. The new office offers behavioral-health services for individuals and families. This new location follows five months after River Valley Counseling Center began offering school-based services within all of the Easthampton Schools. School-based therapy is outpatient therapy; however, these services are coordinated with the school to provide easy access to appointments for students and families and to assist with school-related problems as needed. Services available at the Easthampton location include individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children. Clinicians help the client, couple, or family identify the concerns or issues that will become the focus of treatment. Both the client and clinician work together to determine the most effective treatment needed. The frequency and duration of counseling sessions is determined based on individualized treatment plans. For additional information or to schedule an appointment with River Valley Counseling Center, call (413) 540-1234.

Monson Savings Announces Public’s Choices for Giving

MONSON — For the eighth year in a row, Monson Savings Bank asked the community to help plan the bank’s community giving activities by inviting people to vote for the organizations they would like the bank to support during 2018. The top vote getter was Boy Scouts of Western Massachusetts, followed, in order of votes, by Wilbraham United Players, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Scantic Valley YMCA, River East School-to-Career, Link to Libraries, Rick’s Place, Academy Hill School, Behavioral Health Network at Valley Human Resources, and Monson Free Library.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Departments People on the Move

Eric Polep

J. Polep Distribution Services announced the promotion of Eric Polep to president and CEO, reporting to Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Polep. “Eric has proven time and again he understands how to grow with the industry and as the business dictates. He represents J. Polep with pride, and his everyday goal is to make sure each customer and vendor sees the outcome of long-term success, which is the foundation to our business,” said Jeffrey Polep, also Eric’s father. J. Polep Distribution Service is the fifth-largest convenience wholesaler in the U.S., exceeding $1.5 billion in sales. The locally owned and operated business posted a 30.1% increase in overall sales, rising from ninth place to fifth place in the 2017 CSNEWS Top Wholesalers report. Eric will continue to work closely with Jeffrey and all of the company’s support staff to ensure effective execution of strategies and operational services. “I am very excited for this opportunity that lies ahead of me and look forward to the continuing growth of the business,” Eric said. “Upon graduating college, I knew I wanted to go right into the family business and absorb everything I could from my father. Working beside him has always been a dream of mine, and it’s an honor to be named president of J. Polep Distribution Services by him and our board.”

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Christopher Scott

Michael Pike

PeoplesBank announced appointments of two key associates. Christopher Scott was appointed assistant vice president, portfolio manager, while Michael Pike was appointed Hadley branch manager. Scott has more than six years of banking experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in corporate finance, from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. He is also a graduate of the Springfield Leadership Institute. Pike has more than 12 years of banking and financial-services experience. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Notre Dame College.

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Dr. Neil Kudler, former chief medical information officer for Baystate Health, has joined Holyoke-based healthcare consultancy VertitechIT as chief medical officer. “IT consultants focused primarily on bits and bytes are doing their clients a disservice,” said Kudler, who has held other senior executive and strategist positions at Baystate Health, one of New England’s largest healthcare systems. “As CMO of VertitechIT, I’m in a position to bridge that all-important technology gap between clinicians and the IT departments that must support them.” VertitechIT is among the fastest-growing healthcare IT consultancies in the country, focused on helping senior IT leaders to strategically and tactically transform the role of IT in the hospital setting. “Any consultant worth their fee can design and implement a new cloud strategy or infrastructure platform,” said VertitechIT CEO Michael Feld. “Dr. Kudler gives us immense credibility on the clinical side of the house, providing guidance on things like diversified health-system operations, population health, and data analytics.” Before joining VertitechIT, Kudler served as senior healthcare innovation strategist for TechSpring Technology Innovation Center, and as chief operating officer for Baycare Health Partners. He is a graduate of Colgate University and received his master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School. He received his doctor of medicine degree from New York University and trained in internal medicine at UC San Francisco.

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Jonathan Howell

Springfield College named Jonathan Howell as its new director of Human Resources, effective March 5. He brings more than 18 years of experience in human resources, with the last 15 years working in higher education. As the college’s lead human-resources officer, Howell will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction surrounding all human-resources initiatives and priorities for Springfield College. Howell comes to Springfield College from Mitchell College in New London, Conn., where he served as vice president for Human Resources starting in 2015. Prior to his most recent position, Howell also served as director of Human Resources at Mitchell College from 2012 to 2015. Prior to his time there, Howell was employed for eight years at the University of Illinois in multiple human-resources positions. Howell received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Augustana College and will complete a master’s program in human resources from Ft. Hays State University this spring.

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Carol Anne McGowan

The UMass Donahue Institute, an outreach and economic-development arm of the UMass President’s Office, promoted Carol Anne McGowan to associate director. In this position, McGowan works closely with the executive director to develop and implement management strategies, systems, and practices across the Donahue Institute. She is also directly responsible for overseeing all fiscal and human-resource functions. Previously, she served as the institute’s director of Administration and Finance. She first joined the institute in 2000 as a member of the Financial Management, Education and Training (FMET) team. She spent more than 10 years with FMET, developing curriculum and instructing in the areas of government finance and accounting for the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to her role as associate director, McGowan has developed a credited course on post-award management of grants and contracts, which she will teach through UMass Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management. Earlier in her career, she served as director of Onslow Community Health Improvement Process, a community nonprofit organization in Onslow County, N.C. She has a master’s degree in human resources and organizational development from Webster University and an MBA from the UMass Isenberg School of Management.

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Miriam Siegel

Country Bank announced that Miriam Siegel has joined its team as senior vice president of Human Resources. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany with a bachelor’s degree in business, Siegel boasts 26 years in the financial-services industry. She is also a certified compensation professional and certified benefits professional from WorldatWork. For 21 years, Siegel worked at United Bank. She began her career as a payroll clerk and worked her way through the ranks until she found her passion within the human-resources department. Her time at United Bank made a significant impact on her approach to human resources. “I live and work by the philosophy that your most valuable assets are your people,” she said. “I am very excited to be back at a local community bank where employees and customers come first.” Siegel owned and operated the Village Store Café in Wilbraham with her husband. During that time, they began a run/walk event, the Cup to Pint Fun Run, to support local charities. The Children’s Museum in Wilbraham, the Livestrong Program at the Scantic Valley YMCA, and the Wilbraham Hampden Academic Trust, have all received donations from this annual fund-raiser. Siegel is a member of the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc., WorldatWork, and the New England Human Resources Assoc., and serves on the board of directors for Behavioral Health Network in Springfield. “Miriam’s extensive expertise in human resources within the financial-services industry makes her a perfect fit for Country Bank,” said Paul Scully, the bank’s CEO and president. “We are thrilled to have her join our team; we know that Miriam will be an esteemed resource for Country Bank and its employees.”

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Bulkley Richardson announced that Seunghee Cha and Jodi Miller have been promoted to partner, and Mary Bonzagni has joined the firm as partner as well. In her comprehensive estate-planning practice, Cha assists individuals and families from all walks of life, with a particular focus on special-needs planning for individuals living with intellectual, developmental, and age-related disabilities; conservatorship and alternatives; estate settlement; and trust administration. Miller focuses her practice on commercial and other civil litigation, including class actions, as well as regulatory matters. She has a particular expertise in the area of health law and also represents public and privately held corporations, financial institutions, schools and universities, nonprofits, and individuals in a range of litigation matters. Bonzagni has an established reputation in the field of intellectual property. Her work involves prosecuting, defending, and licensing patents for a wide variety of inventions, as well as challenging the patentability of both pre-grant and post-grant patents in a number of countries and regions. In-depth experience as a chemist has equipped her with a unique perspective and allows her to provide clients with both legal and scientific strategies. She also advises businesses on strategic aspects of trademark, copyright, and trade-secret protection.

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Charlie Epstein

Charlie Epstein, an investment adviser and author who specializes in retirement consulting, has been appointed to the Holyoke Community College board of trustees by Gov. Charlie Baker. He was sworn in Feb. 2, and is expected to join the board for its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Epstein is principal of the Holyoke-based Epstein Financial Group LLC and Epstein Financial Services, a registered, investment advisory firm providing corporate retirement-plan consulting as well as wealth-management and financial-planning services for business owners, professionals, and individual plan participants. He is also owner of the 401K Coach Program, which offers financial-adviser education services and training; the author of two books: Paychecks for Life: How to Turn Your 401(k) into a Paycheck Manufacturing Company and Save America, Save! The Secrets of a Successful 401(k) Plan; and an industry conference speaker and commentator who has appeared on the Fox Business Network. In 1994, he founded the Family Business Center of the Pioneer Valley in Amherst and remains on its board of directors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colgate University.

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David W. Griffin Sr.

David W. Griffin Sr., executive vice president and treasurer of the Dowd Agencies, LLC, is the 2018 recipient of the Daniel J. Gallivan award from the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “We are honored that one of our own has received this well-deserved honor,” said John E. Dowd Jr., president and CEO. “David has provided tireless effort for Holyoke, fulfilling various leadership capacities that have benefitted our clients and the citizens of Western Massachusetts alike.” Griffin is an active member of the Holyoke community, serving as president of the West Springfield Chamber of Commerce, West Springfield Rotary, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, Springfield Country Club, Hampden County Insurance Agents, and chair of Mont Marie Health Care Center. He remains active with the CYO of Western Massachusetts as well. Griffin has more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, beginning his career in 1978 as a surety underwriter for Aetna Casualty. Since then, he has served as a broker specializing in large commercial and contracting accounts. He is a licensed insurance advisor as well as a certified insurance counselor. Since 1972, the Daniel J. Gallivan award, named after the South Hadley resident and longtime member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, has been awarded to long-standing members of the association who have made significant contributions to the overall success of the parade and committee.

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Meaghan Murphy

Bacon Wilson announced that Meaghan Murphy has joined the firm as an associate attorney. A member of the firm’s litigation department, her practice is focused on labor and employment law. Murphy is a graduate of Western New England University School of Law, and received her bachelor’s degree from Amherst College. She works primarily from Bacon Wilson’s Springfield location, and is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and Connecticut. Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of the largest firms in the Pioneer Valley, with 44 lawyers and approximately 60 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff. The firm’s offices are located in Springfield, Amherst, Hadley, Northampton, and Westfield.

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Berkshire Bank promoted Lori Gazzillo to senior vice president and director of the Berkshire Bank Foundation. She was previously the foundation’s vice president. In her new position, Gazzillo is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of strategies to support the Berkshire Bank Foundation, improving quality of life, cultivating partnerships, and fostering community relationships across the Bank’s six-state footprint. Gazzillo joined Berkshire Bank in 2011 from Legacy Banks, where she was the Community Relations officer since 2006. “Lori has more than 20 years of communications and community-relations experience and has shown exceptional leadership in improving and developing strong relationships in our existing and new markets. We look forward to continuing to foster these relationships as we grow,” said Linda Johnston, senior executive vice president and chief Human Resources officer. Gazzillo serves on the board of directors of 1Berkshire, the Brien Center, and Associated Grant Makers, is a member of the newly formed Berkshire Leadership Impact Council, and was recently appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker to the Berkshire Community College board of trustees. She has a bachelor’s degree from Keene State College and a master’s degree in education from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She is also a graduate of the ABA School of Bank Marketing and Management.

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Michelle Theroux of Berkshire Hills Music Academy was installed as president of the South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 23. The election of officers and directors took place at the Willits-Hallowell Center. The other officers elected were Dina Mead, vice president; Jessica Bodon, clerk; and Alexandra Wern-LaFlamme, treasurer. New or returning directors elected that evening were Carol Constant, Mead, Darren Thomas, and Wearn-Laflamme.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff February 20, 2018

Chamber Corners Departments

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• Feb. 27: Entrepreneurial Meetup, 8-10 a.m., hosted by Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield. Join us for networking and share what you’ve been working on in an open-mic format. 1Berkshire’s Entrepreneurial Meetups are free events that gather entrepreneurs together to network, learn, and engage. They provide small-business owners, or people interested in starting a business, opportunities to have casual, organic conversations with peers and resource providers.

• Feb. 28: Good News Business Salute, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Zion Church, Pittsfield. Come celebrate Jacob’s Pillow, IS183, and more. This event recognizes major milestones, including anniversaries, expansions, and new product lines of Berkshire businesses, and gives us a chance to come together to applaud their efforts. Member cost: $35 for individual, $140 for table of four, $280 for table of eight. Non-member cost: $45 for individual, $180 for table of four, $360 for table of eight.

• 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 2: Shining Stars Enchanted Gardens Gala, 6-10 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank, Polish National Credit Union, Planet Fitness, PeoplesBank, the Arbors Kids, Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, BusinessWest, Savings Institute Bank & Trust, Hampton Inn, Holyoke Medical Center, Pioneer Packaging Inc., United Personnel, CHH Engraving, Central Oil, Masse’s American Bistro Inc., and ICNE. Cost: $60. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• 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 online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• 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.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 27: Strengths-based Leadership, 7:45-10 a.m., hosted by Innovative Business Systems, Mill 180, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. In the first of a two-part series, Colleen DelVecchio, a certified CliftonStrengths coach, will lead us into our strongest selves as leaders via our personnel Gallup StrengthFinder assessment and insight reports. At the end of the two breakfast sessions, you will understand the keys to be a more effective leader, unveil your strengths, learn to invest in the strengths of others, get people with the right strengths on your team, and understand and meet the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership: trust, compassion, stability, and hope. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (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

• Feb. 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Holyoke Community College MGM Culinary Arts Institute, 164 Race St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Community College. Join us for a casual networking experience at HCC’s recently opened culinary facility. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• Feb. 28: “Ask a Chamber Expert: How to Attract Customers to Your Marketing Table,” 8:30-9:30 a.m., Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Conference Room, 177 High St., Holyoke. Get ready for the upcoming multi-chamber Taste of Business by learning how to successfully attract customers to your table. Presented by Francie Richardson of Art Craft. Cost: free for chamber members, $15 for non-members. Price includes a continental breakfast. Register at holyokechamber.com.

• 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 powerhouse 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 1 4: 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 office 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

• Feb. 21: February Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Greenfield Savings Bank, 325A King St., Northampton. Sponsored by Webber & Grinnell Insurance Co. Cost: $10 for members.

• March 8: March Arrive @5 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 are partnering on this networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

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 the chamber 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 the chamber 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 online 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 online 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.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Briefcase Departments

Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5% in Massachusetts

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in December, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts lost 300 jobs in December. Over the month, the private sector lost 200 jobs; gains occurred in construction, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality, and financial activities. The November estimate was revised to a gain of 7,800 jobs. From December 2016 to December 2017, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 63,000 jobs. The December unemployment rate was six-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.1% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The labor force decreased by 500 from 3,647,500 in November, as 1,900 more residents were employed and 2,500 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased four-tenths of a percentage point from 3.1% in December 2016. There were 17,900 more unemployed residents over the year compared to December 2016. The state’s labor-force participation rate — the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks — decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 65.3% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has increased by 0.7% compared to December 2016. The largest private sector percentage job gains over the year were in construction; professional, scientific, and business services; other services; and leisure and hospitality.

Union Station Wins Prize for Brownfields Redevelopment

WESTFIELD — Springfield Union Station has won the prestigious Phoenix Award grand prize for the best brownfields-redevelopment project in the nation. Announced during the December National Brownfields Training Conference in Pittsburgh, the Union Station project also won the Region 1 Phoenix Award. Both awards recognize exemplary brownfield redevelopment and revitalization. These awards highlight the critical environmental cleanup phase at Springfield Union Station, as well as the demolition and removal of a massive baggage warehouse and the remediation of the former site of the Hotel Charles. It also celebrates the redevelopment of a long-vacant historic train station into a state-of-the-art intermodal transit center. Built in 1926, the original Union Station was boarded up for 44 years before taken over by the Springfield Redevelopment Authority in 1989. After many fits and starts, the $94.1 million redevelopment project was funded by numerous federal, state, and local sources. This included grants from the EPA Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup program, MassDevelopment, the Federal Transit Administration, state transportation bond funds, a state parking grant, and more. Tighe & Bond provided extensive hazardous-building-material evaluations, abatement monitoring, building demolition design, and the assessment and remediation of widespread areas of subsurface contamination. After almost 10 years, Union Station has been transformed and repurposed into a LEED-certified building that opened last June, and is the new headquarters for Peter Pan Bus Lines. It has also spurred a new, adjacent, $15 million, 265-unit housing redevelopment. Besides the Phoenix Award, the project has already won other statewide awards for historic preservation, including the Preservation Massachusetts Paul & Nikki Tsongas Best Then & Now Award for 2017.

Expedia Names Lenox ‘Best Place to Escape in Massachusetts’

LENOX — The Lenox Chamber of Commerce announced that travel-booking website giant Expedia has named Lenox as the “Best Place to Escape in Massachusetts.” Expedia released its “Best Place to Escape in Every State” feature on Jan. 3. These places made the list for being ideal for a relaxing getaway where visitors can recharge, take a breather, and revel in serene solitude. “From quaint small towns to quiet nature preserves, this country is full of places to escape to, and we’ve chosen our favorite in each state, highlighting the perfectly restful things to do there. So, sit back, relax, and start dreaming of better times ahead — these calm places are calling your name,” Expedia author Lily Rogers wrote. Lenox and Berkshire notables highlighted in the article included Blantyre, Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, the Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home, and Berkshire Grown.

Study Examines Veterans’ Addiction Risk Related to Childhood Adversity

AMHERST — Results of a national study led by public health scientist Elizabeth Evans at UMass Amherst, along with others at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and UCLA, suggest that risk for alcohol- and drug-use disorders among U.S. military veterans is increased by childhood adversity, and in ways that are different between women and men and different compared to the civilian population. According to Evans, assistant professor of Health Promotion and Policy at UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, in the general population, fewer women than men have an alcohol- or drug-use disorder. “Veterans are different in that there is no gender difference in the prevalence of these problems,” she explained. “Among veterans, a similar proportion of women and men — about 37% — have ever had an alcohol or drug-use disorder. This finding that women veterans are similar to men veterans, and are so different from civilian women, is unexpected. Also surprising are the high rates of childhood adversity among veterans, especially among women; 68% of women veterans report some childhood adversity, and they have the highest rates of childhood sexual abuse.” The study results appeared in a recent early online edition of Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology and will be in print this year. “One of the implications of this study is the need to assess for childhood adversity, to help people recognize its relationship with substance use and cope with its health impacts,” Evans noted. “When people join the military or when veterans access healthcare at the VA or in the community would be good times to assess and treat childhood adversity, and we’re often missing those opportunities now.” The researchers found that, with increasing exposure to adversity in childhood, risks of alcohol-use disorder among civilian men and women grew more similar, but for drug-use disorder, the gender differences in risk widened. By contrast, among veterans, more childhood adversity elevated men’s alcohol risk and increased women’s drug risk. “In general right now, we don’t assess for childhood adversity until there’s a problem, in particular with alcohol or drugs, or attempts to harm oneself or others,” Evans said. “However, we know that childhood adversity is an early life experience that is associated with anxiety, depression, and other risk factors for later health and social problems. We in public health, along with others in the community, can do more to prevent childhood adversity altogether. Also, more can be done to assess and address childhood adversity when it does occur so that we mitigate or undo its harmful effects. The need for such efforts is especially critical now given the devastating impacts of the current opioid epidemic on families and communities.”

Nominations Open for Ubora and Ahadi Awards

SPRINGFIELD — The African Hall subcommittee of the Springfield Museums is seeking nominations for the 27th annual Ubora Award and the ninth annual Ahadi Youth Award. The African Hall subcommittee is a volunteer group comprised of educators, business people, and community leaders from the African-American community. The nomination deadline for both awards is March 31. The Ubora Award is presented to an African-American adult who has demonstrated a commitment to the Greater Springfield area and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, education, science, humanities, or the arts. The Swahili word ‘ubora’ means ‘excellence.’ Named for the Swahili word for ‘promise,’ the Ahadi Youth Award is presented to a young African-American who has excelled in academics and performed admirable service to the Greater Springfield community. Eligible candidates must be age 19 or younger, live in or have strong ties to the Greater Springfield area, and be currently enrolled in grade 10, 11, or 12. The Ubora and Ahadi Awards will be presented at a ceremony at the Springfield Museums in September. Nominations forms can be downloaded by visiting springfieldmuseums.org/ubora. For additional information, call (413) 263-6800, ext. 325, or e-mail to [email protected]. Nominations may be e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to African Hall Subcommittee, c/o Valerie Cavagni, Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St., Springfield, MA 01103.

Berkshire Bank Launches $52,500 Scholarship Program

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank announced it will honor 35 high-school seniors across Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for their volunteer service with Berkshire Bank scholarships. The scholarships recognize students who excel academically, have a financial need, and share the bank’s commitment to community service. Additionally, students must attend a high school that is located in a county with a Berkshire Bank or Commerce Bank office. The recipients will share in $52,500 in scholarship funds. Through the program, 35 $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to high-school seniors who will be attending a two-year or four-year college in the fall. Applications are evaluated based on the student’s record of volunteerism in the community, academic standing, and financial need. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0 and a family household income under $100,000 to be eligible to apply. A team of 200 bank employee volunteers will review the applications and select this year’s recipients. Recipients will include 15 students in Massachusetts, nine in New York, three in Connecticut, three in Vermont, three in New Jersey, and two in Pennsylvania. Students can apply online at www.berkshirebank.com/scholarships. To be considered, all applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, March 21 at 4 p.m. Additional information about this year’s program can be obtained through the bank’s website or by e-mailing the Berkshire Bank Foundation at [email protected].

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Company Notebook Departments

MGM Springfield Moves to On-site Corporate Offices

SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield has moved into new corporate offices at 95 State St., soon to be called One MGM Way. Located across from the Hampden County Superior Court, and adjacent to what will be MGM Springfield’s South End Market, the building will be home to members of the MGM Springfield executive and administrative teams. “Moving on site is a great way to kick off the year of our opening,” said Michael Mathis, president and COO of MGM Springfield. “We have a growing workforce, and this office space better suits our ever-expanding needs as this momentous year unfolds. It’s an exciting transition for all of us.” Like other elements of the property’s integrated downtown design, the 11-story building celebrates Springfield’s heritage while preserving its iconic past. Built in 1929, the building was designed in the classical revival style by Burton Geckler as an annex to 1200 Main St. It was formerly known as the MassMutual building at 95 State St., and has since undergone a complete renovation, including new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishes. MGM carefully conserved the exterior façade and maintained many of the lobby’s original features. “I am proud of the effort and care that our first-in-class construction team has put into preserving Springfield’s history throughout the property,” Mathis said. “This building is just one example of the many that will be unveiled this year.” Springfield firms Specs Design Group and Dietz & Co. Architects collaborated on the outfitting and design of the employee space with Las Vegas-based Friedmutter Group. Springfield-based Fontaine Bros. Inc. served as general contractor and stewarded the project through the construction phase. “As a company that has called Springfield home for over 85 years, we were excited to oversee construction of this critical portion of the MGM resort, and we are proud to have played a role in helping bring this unprecedented economic-development project to our city,” said David Fontaine Jr., vice president of Fontaine Bros. MGM Springfield’s new corporate offices boast collaboration and work areas, conference and meeting spaces, open cubicle areas, and private executive offices. The design scheme includes warm colors, reclaimed wood, and brick veneers throughout the space. The corporate offices will be located on floors two through eight. Approximately 50 employees have moved into the space. At full staffing, the area is expected to accommodate more than 300 employees. Activities at the approximately 85,000-square-foot employee offices will cover all aspects of the day-to-day operations for MGM Springfield. Anyone interested in learning about career opportunities should visit MGM Springfield’s Career Center, which will be open 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and 1-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. During those hours, an MGM representative may be reached at (413) 273-5052.

ICNE Announces Addition of Eastman & Davis Insurance

AGAWAM — The Insurance Center of New England (ICNE) announced the addition of Eastman & Davis Insurance Agency Inc. in West Springfield to its growing company. “We are thrilled to not only have the Eastman & Davis Insurance clients join our agency, but also to have longtime employee Marilyn Loudon join the ICNE team as a personal lines account manager,” said William Trudeau, president and CEO of ICNE. Many ICNE clients have been with the agency for generations, Trudeau noted, so he understands what an important role Bill Eastman has played in the lives of his clients through the years. “I feel so honored that Bill trusts the ICNE team to take over the responsibility of caring for his clients.” Over the past several years, Eastman had been seeking out a business partner to ensure that his business would continue to thrive and that his clientele would be well-taken care of for decades to come. While Eastman & Davis clients may experience a few minor changes in process and procedures, the ultimate goal is to make the transition seamless. “When Eastman & Davis clients join ICNE, they will quickly learn that we are much more than an insurance agency,” Trudeau said. “We are a local team of insurance professionals who will get to know them personally and will always be there to answer their questions, review their policy, and help them make informed decisions to safeguard their family, home, car, and everything that is important to them.” As part of the transition, Eastman & Davis’ West Springfield office will be closing. However, for the convenience of clients, Marilyn Loudon will move to ICNE’s main office in Agawam, just five miles down the road from the current West Springfield location.

Speaker Sisterhood Announces Partnership with Baystate Health

SPRINGFIELD — Twenty-eight female medical providers from Baystate Health are set to begin a six-month pilot of a public-speaking training program uniquely crafted for women in academic medicine. The program is a collaboration between Women Advancing and Achieving in Medicine, a Baystate Health organizational resource group, and Speaker Sisterhood, a public-speaking training company for women founded by CEO Angela Lussier and headquartered in Holyoke. The program is focused on learning and practicing proven techniques to enhance participants’ communication so they are more effective and confident. The goal is for each participant to hone her own authentic voice so that she has greater impact both within her department and from behind the podium at major conferences. The program kicked off Jan. 10 and runs until June 6. “For years, I have noticed a lack of female speakers at many high-profile medical conferences, and I figured that there had to be a systemic way to change this, and our pilot project is a first step,” said Dr. Jeannette Wolfe, associate professor of Emergency Medicine at UMass Medical School’s Baystate campus. “We have partnered with Speaker Sisterhood to develop a very unique curriculum that addresses some of the specific challenges many women in academic medicine face in becoming recognized as source experts within their fields. I’m very excited about the potential of the program because creating a group of polished public speakers not only benefits those speakers, but also increases the regional and national recognition of Baystate Health.” Participants, who were nominated by their chairs and program directors, will meet monthly in a three-hour evening session. Each meeting will begin with a brief lecture covering topics ranging from effective storytelling to slide development to tips on how to break into conference speaking circles. Next, participants will move into their breakout groups of eight or nine women for hands-on experiential learning and practice giving speeches and feedback to each other. Each group has deliberately been created to include women from a mix of medical specialties and experience levels with the intention that this will help naturally facilitate beneficial networking and coaching within the groups. The pilot program is built upon the Speaker Sisterhood’s signature speaker development program, “The Secret Life of Speaking Up,” which was crafted to help professional women enhance their speech-writing skills, build on presentation effectiveness, and grow confidence while speaking. “We’ve been running this program for the last 18 months in various communities, and over 100 women have benefited from the Speaker Sisterhood curriculum. We’re excited to see the impact it will make in a hospital setting and in the medical community at large,” Lussier said. The aim of the pilot is to demonstrate its success though participants’ reports so that it can be expanded throughout Baystate Health and used as a template to benefit women in other academic centers.

The Drama Studio Secures Permanent Home

SPRINGFIELD — The Drama Studio was founded in 1987 by Steve Hays and a group of educators and parents who envisioned an institution where youth could study acting as seriously as they could study music. Located at 41 Oakland St. in Springfield, in close proximity to Forest Park, the Drama Studio had been a 30-year renter of space from St. Barnabas & All Saints Episcopal Church when the call came from the diocese that the building was no longer to be utilized as a place of worship. “When that call came, our board sprang into action,” Hays said. “Funds were quickly raised from a small group of generous donors, and thanks to the hard work of our board and the generosity of the diocese, we were able to negotiate a fair price. On December 22, 2017, we purchased the church and are thrilled to begin steps toward major renovation.” The mission of the Drama Studio is to enrich and validate the adolescent experience in this diverse community via excellence in a conservatory-style acting training program. It serves more than 250 students annually from the region. One alum, Gregory Boilard, of New York City, was involved with the Drama Studio from grade 6 until he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham in 2010. He credits Hays with “shaping his childhood” and enabling him to land his dream job working in publicity for the Disney Theatrical Group on Broadway. While many alums have gone on to have careers in theater, film, and television, others attribute their success as lawyers, surgeons, administrators, teachers, and other professionals to the confidence they gained as students at the Drama Studio. The Drama Studio is one of a handful of after-school acting conservatories in the U.S. where young actors ages 6 to 18 can study intensively and advance through a theater curriculum before graduating from high school. It offers a coordinated program including both classroom and performance training with more than 25 after-school classes and six vacation camps. Two community outreach programs, DramaTours and TheaterReaders, currently serve more than 3,000 Springfield public elementary-school children each year.

River Valley Co-op Explores Potential Second Store Site

EASTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op has secured an option agreement for the potential purchase of the Easthampton property at 228 Northampton St. (formerly the Fedor Automobile Dealership) as a second store location. River Valley Co-op is a cooperatively owned grocery store with one location in Northampton. Since 2014, the cooperative business has been discussing a second store location with co-op owners, customers, and employees in order to accommodate its growth as well as furthering the mission of building a strong local food system. “We’ve been looking for a suitable location for a second store for several years to serve our community better,” said Andrea Stanley, board president. “Our goal is to expand our community-owned grocery business to further our local economic impact and build the resiliency of our local food system through year-round purchases to even more local farmers. We believe that Easthampton is an ideal match for River Valley Co-op. In fact, we have many co-op owners and vendors from Easthampton already, so we feel a strong connection to the community and look forward to expanding our working relationships even further with this project.” The option agreement gives the co-op a year to conduct its due diligence, planning, and fund-raising before exercising its exclusive right to purchase the property. River Valley Co-op’s leadership team met recently with Easthampton Mayor Nicolle LaChapelle to discuss the dynamics of the plan. “River Valley Co-op is a natural fit for Easthampton residents as consumers and job-seekers. High-quality food and jobs is a combination that is hard to beat,” LaChapelle said. “I had the opportunity to sit down with the River Valley team last week. They conveyed deep understanding of Easthampton and shared their plans with thoughtfulness and enthusiasm. As the co-op is ready to grow, Easthampton is ready to support that growth to ensure success for everyone.” Property owner Eddie Fedor said his family is enthusiastic about the potential of River Valley Co-op expanding in Easthampton. “This is a great location and will be very convenient for a lot of people. River Valley Co-op’s support of local farmers and other local vendors would make them a great addition to our community.” The co-op expects to employ 100 people in its Easthampton store. More than 95% of Northampton store employees are full-time with benefits and are represented by UFCW Local 1459.

United Financial Bancorp Announces Q4 Results

HARTFORD, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2017. The company reported net income of $9.5 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2017, compared to net income for the linked quarter of $15.2 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. The company reported net income of $14.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016. Net income for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017 was $54.6 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, compared to net income of $49.7 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016. On Dec. 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which, among other things, lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. Companies must recognize the effect of tax-law changes in the period of enactment under the generally accepted accounting principles. This tax reform resulted in a $2.8 million negative net-income impact in the fourth quarter of 2017. Of the $2.8 million impact, $1.6 million flowed directly through the provision for income taxes, and was primarily related to a re-measurement of the company’s deferred tax asset. Additionally, there was a $1.2 million pre-tax adjustment related to the write-down of legacy United limited partnerships due to the aforementioned tax reform. Other significant events during the quarter included the company surrendering $32.8 million of under-performing bank-owned life insurance policy value, resulting in a $2.4 million negative impact to the provision for income taxes. The company subsequently reinvested $30 million into higher-yielding product in early January 2018. “The United Bank team delivered strong loan and non-interest bearing deposit growth in the fourth quarter of 2017. Asset quality, capital, and liquidity remained strong and stable,” said William Crawford IV, CEO and President of the company and the bank. Assets totaled $7.11 billion at Dec. 31, 2017 and increased $137.7 million, or 2%, from $6.98 billion at Sept. 30, 2017. At Dec. 31, 2017, total loans were $5.34 billion, representing an increase of $134.2 million, or 2.6%, from the linked quarter. Changes to loan balances during the fourth quarter of 2017 were highlighted by a $76.7 million, or 4.3%, increase in investor non-owner occupied commercial real-estate loans; a $24.9 million, or 9.3%, increase in other consumer loans; a $21.4 million, or 3.8%, increase in home-equity loans; and a $18.9 million, or 2.3%, increase in commercial business loans. Loans held for sale increased $24.7 million, or 27.6%, from the linked quarter, as the company increased the held-for-sale portfolio for delivery to third-party investors at the end of the quarter. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $9.8 million, or 10%, from the linked quarter. Deposits totaled $5.2 billion at Dec. 31, 2017 and increased by $45.2 million, or 0.9%, from $5.15 billion at Sept. 30, 2017. Increases in deposit balances during the fourth quarter of 2017 were highlighted by a $53.4 million, or 7.4%, increase in non-interest-bearing checking deposits, as well as a $77.3 million, or 4.5%, increase in certificates of deposit. Offsetting these increases was a $75.5 million, or 3.4%, decline in NOW checking and money-market deposits, largely due to seasonal withdrawals in municipal funds.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Departments People on the Move

James Harnsberger

After an extended national search, James Harnsberger has been named associate vice president for Graduate Education, Grants, and Sponsored Research at Springfield College. President Mary-Beth Cooper and Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Martha Potvin recently made the announcement. Harnsberger will join the college on Feb. 15, and will be responsible for elevating the status of graduate education at Springfield College as well as for increasing the college’s capacity to generate and support externally funded grants and sponsored funding. “In both of these primary responsibilities, his thoughtful approach, his experiences in supporting students and the work of faculty, and his success in managing large contracts and overseas operations will serve him well,” said Potvin. A linguist and speech scientist with extensive experience in experimental phonetics, forensic acoustics, and clinical applications, Harnsberger comes to Springfield College from the University of New Haven, having previously overseen the launch of an international branch campus as campus dean. His responsibilities included international grants and contracts, program development, and operations, as well as the inaugural Academic Bridge Program for international students at UNH. Harnsberger earned his doctorate in linguistics from the University of Michigan, where he conducted research on cross-language variation in the perception of non-native speech sounds. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Indiana University, he served at the Department of Linguistics at the University of Florida, conducting research on the perception of speaker characteristics such age, gender, emotion, dialect, stress, and deception. His research has been published in numerous academic journals and reported in the popular media, including ABC News Primetime, BBC Radio, and Science News. He has served as a linguistic consultant in numerous criminal and civil cases in the U.S., as well as government agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Defense Academy for Credibility Assessment, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Armed Services Committee.

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Dr. Mark Dumais

Dr. Mark Dumais was appointed to the position of chief medical officer for Mercy Medical Center. In this position, he provides clinical leadership and administrative direction in developing and attaining strategic and operating objectives related to medical practice and patient care at Mercy Medical Center and its affiliates. He also serves as a liaison between administration and the medical staff and provides leadership in advancing quality initiatives, clinical care, patient satisfaction, and physician/employee satisfaction. With almost 20 years of clinical leadership experience, Dumais most recently served as a medical hospitalist at Massachusetts General Hospital and as an instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Before coming to Boston, he served as chief medical officer and Senior Vice President of the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UMCRMC) in LaPlata, Md., where he oversaw performance management, quality, safety, risk management, compliance, and privacy, and gained extensive experience in population health, physician network planning, and information technology. Prior to his role at UMCRMC, he served as vice president of Medical Affairs, clinical chief of Internal Medicine, and director of hospitalists at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton. Board-certified in internal medicine, Dumais received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C. In addition to his medical education, he holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. “Dr. Dumais brings a wide range of clinical, operational, and leadership experience to this important position at Mercy Medical Center. We are pleased to welcome him to the Mercy team,” said Mark Fulco, president of Mercy Medical Center and its affiliates. Added Dumais, “Mercy Medical Center has a longstanding reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, and I welcome the opportunity to serve as a leader at this outstanding facility.

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Karri May

Pinck & Co. Inc., a comprehensive real-estate-development and project-management services firm, announced Karri May joined the firm’s Springfield office as senior project manager. May brings to the firm 13 years of design and planning experience with a focus on healthcare, design for the aging, commercial, and higher education. She also has extensive client-management and business-development experience and will help grow the firm’s portfolio in Western Mass. and Connecticut. She previously worked at Steffian Bradley Architects as senior associate, where she specialized in the design and planning of healthcare projects in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Prior to that, she worked at Amenta/Emma Architects as a project architect, focusing on design for higher education, commercial, and senior housing/accommodations. May earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Pratt Institute and is a registered architect in Connecticut, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED-accredited professional. She also holds a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official Program designation and a Lean for Healthcare certificate. She is a frequent keynote speaker at industry and community events, has volunteered as a design mentor with CANstruction — a charitable organization for the design and construction industry — and has received several awards, including a Woman on the Rise designation from the Connecticut Professional Women in Construction. “As we continue to position our business to grow in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut, I am thrilled that Karri has joined our team,” said Jennifer Pinck, president and founder of Pinck & Co. “Not only does she bring a high level of expertise in planning and design and project management, she is passionate about the lasting impact built environments have on communities. Karri shares our commitment to putting our clients’ best interests first and going above and beyond to help them realize their vision.”

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MGM Springfield President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Mathis announced that his full executive team is now in place. The team, a diverse group of industry professionals, will lead operations for MGM Springfield, set to open later this year. “This is an all-star team,” Mathis said. “Together, they bring years of experience and a broad expanse of skills that strengthens the deep bench of talent we already have in place. Each of them is committed, not only to the day-to-day objectives of their positions, but also to the greater role this property will play in the community. This team is the backbone of MGM Springfield, and we will proudly reflect and represent the diversity of the region in which we work.” For the 12th consecutive year, MGM Resorts International has been recognized as a Top Company for Diversity by DiversityInc, one of the nation’s leading sources on workplace-diversity management. Almost 69% of the company’s employees are minorities. About 44% of employees in MGM Resorts’ management ranks are women, while minorities comprise 43% of MGM Resorts’ management ranks. “The beating heart of MGM Springfield is our commitment to diversity,” Mathis said. Besides Mathis, the MGM Springfield management team also includes Anthony Caratozzolo, vice president, Food & Beverage; Alex Dixon, general manager; Anika Gaskins, vice president, National Marketing; Brian Jordan, director, Surveillance; Monique Messier, executive director, Sales; Sarah Moore, Vice President, Marketing, Advertising & Brand; Marikate Murren, vice president, Human Resources; Jason Rosewell, vice president, Facilities; Jason Rucker, executive director, Security; Lynn Segars, vice president, Slot Operations; Gregg Skowronski, executive director, Hotel Operations; Talia Spera, executive director, Arena Operations; Seth Stratton, vice president and general counsel; Courtney Wenleder, vice president and chief financial officer; and Robert Westerfield, vice president, Table Games. In 2000, MGM Resorts became the first company in the gaming and hospitality industry to voluntarily adopt a formal diversity and inclusion policy. This is a critical pillar of the company’s enterprise-wide social-responsibility platform, which also includes community giving and environmental sustainability as key elements.

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Mary Chiecko

AdCare chose Mary Chiecko, Community Services representative for Western Mass., as its Employee of the Month for January. “Mary Chiecko is always positive and a great listener, which is key to knowing what our referral sources need and want,” said Georganna Koppermann, vice president of Marketing and Development at AdCare. “As part of ‘Team Springfield,’ Mary has connected new patients with our expert clinical staff helping to make Springfield the second-largest outpatient office in our system.” Chiecko’s diverse sales experience includes working as a toxicology representative, presenting services to addiction-treatment facilities, primary-care physicians, and pain-management practices regionally. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from American International College in Springfield.

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Megan Murphy Wolf

The Solidago Foundation, a Northampton-based national social-justice foundation, announced it has hired Megan Murphy Wolf as director of partnerships. A newly created position, the director of partnerships will focus on developing, supporting, and enhancing partnerships for the Solidago Foundation. Wolf will be responsible for the design and implementation of donor cultivation and engagement, as well as foundation partnership strategies. “Megan joins our team with deep expertise in creating meaningful partnerships across unlikely actors, as well as a legislative background that will enhance our support of grassroots advocacy groups,” said Elizabeth Barajas-Román, CEO of the foundation. “We are happy to welcome her at this exciting time for the organization.” Wolf brings a strong background in both development and public-policy work. Prior to joining Solidago, she worked as director of class campaigns and annual fund leadership giving at Amherst College. During her time at Amherst, she was successful in her personal solicitations, securing multi-year pledges and outright gifts, increasing the yearly totals by 300% and successfully breaking Amherst giving and participation records every year. She has also worked as legislative director for two congressmen in the U.S. House of Representatives. “This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of an organization with a long history of impact within the field of social justice, sustainability, and the fundamental right to work,” Wolf said. “I have focused my career on these important issues, and I believe we have the ability to create positive social change through collaboration and collective support for shared goals. I’m honored to join the Solidago family and be a part of this impressive group of people dedicated to support for the common good.” Throughout her career, Wolf has worked to create partnerships, both political in nature and as fund-building coalitions, to bring about positive social change. As director of partnerships, she will be responsible for working on developing programming and content for donor recognition and campaign-related programs and events for the foundation. “I am thrilled to have Megan join our team and looking forward to working with someone with her expertise as we move forward with our new business model,” said Jeff Rosen, chief financial officer of the foundation. “Adding Megan to the team will enhance our ability to bring resources to the field and amplify our impact at an important time for our partners.”

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Marty Holmes was recently named top corporate search consultant at Management Search Inc. Holmes, president of the West Springfield division of the privately held recruiting firm, was recognized with the organization’s prestigious President’s Club Award for sales excellence in 2017. This year also marked Holmes’ 30th anniversary with Management Search Inc. Throughout his tenure, Holmes has worked to perfect a time-tested recruitment process and, in the process, has established deep roots in the market with a diverse client base in manufacturing and a niche focus within the shooting-sports industry. His hands-on consultative approach, along with his extensive knowledge of the industries he works in, have worked together to build and strengthen his reputation among clients and candidates alike. Headquartered in West Springfield with an office in Providence, R.I., Management Search Inc. has grown to become one of the largest privately held recruiting firms in New England, boasting 35 years of recruiting experience and 15 established consultants.

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On Jan. 1, Aelan Tierney became the third principal and the president of Kuhn Riddle Architects. Tierney joins Jonathan Salvon and Charles Roberts, who became principals in 2010 when Chris Riddle retired. John Kuhn passes the torch of leadership and ownership to these three, and he will continue to work on selected projects at Kuhn Riddle. Kuhn Riddle Architects moves into the future as a woman-owned architecture firm as Tierney now owns the majority share of the company. She will continue to work on architectural project design, while also taking on a larger role in day-to-day management of the firm, focusing on business growth and maintaining a strong connection with clients and business partners. “I see this transition as an opportunity to carry on the legacy of Kuhn Riddle Architects, as well as an opportunity for growth,” said Tierney, who has been an architect at Kuhn Riddle Architects since August 2005. “I am honored that the partners have put their faith and trust in me to take on such an important leadership role. We will continue the company culture and its legacy of good design, excellent service, commitment to the environment, and giving back to our community that John Kuhn and Chris Riddle have built over the last 40 years.” Kuhn Riddle projects in which Tierney has played a lead role include Amherst Montessori School and Children First in Granby, the Kringle Candle flagship store and Farm Table Restaurant in Bernardston, the historic Easthampton Town Hall performance space for CitySpace, the Northeast Veterans Rehabilitation and Training Center in Gardner, Olympia Oaks multi-family affordable housing in Amherst, PVPA Charter School Theater in South Hadley, and projects at American International College, Western New England University, and Elms College. Kuhn Riddle Architects has been in business since Riddle and Kuhn founded it in 1977, when they negotiated a $500 fee to produce a design for Northampton’s Armory building renovation and rented two drafting tables in a fellow architect’s office. Since that time, the firm has become a well-known architectural firm in the Pioneer Valley and designs commercial, educational, and residential projects throughout Massachusetts.

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Terry Ramey

A seasoned chief information officer for some of the world’s largest healthcare payor organizations, Terry Ramey has joined Holyoke-based healthcare consultancy VertitechIT as an executive project officer (EPO). He will lead engagements with large healthcare systems as the company continues to expand operations throughout the East Coast and across the country. Ramey previously held senior technology titles at PerformRX (a subsidiary of AmeriHealth Caritas), Penn Mutual Life Insurance, CIGNA Health Services, and Dendrite International. As a nationally recognized healthcare technology executive, he says he was looking to make an impact on the provider side of the industry. “At CIGNA, Penn Mutual, and other major payor organizations, my responsibilities were to leverage technology to positively affect the bottom line,” he noted. “At VertitechIT, I have the opportunity to help transform hospital IT departments with a direct impact on patient care. It’s not often that an IT executive gets to do that.” VertitechIT CEO Michael Feld agrees. “Our work at work at major health systems goes far beyond designing and implementing cloud strategies, overhauling infrastructure, and streamlining operations. As an EPO, Terry will counsel clients on the IT initiatives that can literally change the way doctors do their jobs.” Working at the executive level within a healthcare organization, EPOs oversee a collaborative office of the CTO (oCTO), implementing VertitechIT’s proprietary LeverageIT process. Working side by side with senior internal managers, the oCTO refines strategic directives and implements tactical solutions that make organizations more profitable and efficient.

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Max Kiperman joined the Red Lion Inn culinary team as executive chef of the Red Lion Inn’s Main Dining Room, Widow Bingham’s Tavern, and the Lion’s Den. As executive chef, Kiperman will work closely with Vice President of Culinary Development Brian Alberg and Sous Chef Jim Corcoran on all future food- and beverage-related development in addition to day-to-day kitchen management. With a tenure of more than 25 years in the culinary industry, Kiperman comes to the Red Lion Inn most recently from Lucca in Boston’s Back Bay, where he worked as sous chef, and as culinary consultant to the Viceroy Hotel and Resort in Zihuantanejo, Mexico. Kiperman began his culinary career at Rosalie’s Restaurant in Marblehead before training under three Michelin chefs, including Sylvain Portay and Alain Ducasse. Kiperman now brings his expertise and passion for cooking with locally sourced products to the Berkshires. “Max’s diverse culinary portfolio and his commitment to the farm-to-table movement make him the perfect addition to lead the Red Lion Inn’s culinary team,” said Alberg. “We are confident his leadership and expertise will elevate the inn’s dining experience and continue to evolve the offerings to exceed our guests’ culinary expectations.” Kiperman’s extensive résumé includes work in hotels and resorts such as the Ritz Carlton properties in San Francisco, New York City, and Boston, and the Four Seasons Hotel and Resort in Nevis West Indies; restaurants like On Lot Restaurant in Hong Kong and Mix Restaurant in Las Vegas; and work as a private chef in New York and Connecticut. Recently refreshed breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus await guests at the Red Lion Inn’s Main Dining Room and Widow Bingham’s Tavern, highlighting the inn’s long-standing relationships with local and regional purveyors. The inn offers guests two additional dining options, the Lion’s Den, with nightly live entertainment, and seasonal outdoor dining in the Courtyard from June through September.

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The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, in partnership with the Estate Planning Council of Hampden County and the Pioneer Valley Estate Planning Council, has awarded Kate Kane the 2018 Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy Award. The award was presented by Katie Allan Zobel, president and CEO of the Community Foundation, and Amy Jamrog, wealth management advisor at the Jamrog Group, at a luncheon on Jan. 9. The purpose of the Distinguished Advisor in Philanthropy Award is to recognize the important work that professional advisors (estate-planning attorneys, financial advisors, and accountants) do in encouraging their clients to engage in local philanthropy for the region. As Zobel noted, “professional advisors play a quiet and often unsung role in advancing philanthropy. The Community Foundation has been working alongside local advisors for over 25 years, and we see first-hand the meaningful work they do by connecting their clients’ generous intentions to needs in our community. Their efforts have helped create a significant base of funding for scholarships and grants to nonprofits in our region.” Zobel also said she is pleased to be giving this award to its first female recipient. Past awardees include George Keady III, Dick Gaberman, Dennis Bidwell, Jack Ferriter, and Steven Schwartz. Kane received a plaque and $1,000 to recommend as a grant to the charity of her choice. Kane is managing director of Northwestern Mutual in Springfield, where she matches clients’ needs with innovative solutions utilizing insurance services and internationally recognized investment products. “Financial advising is a business of words and stories,” she said. “The numbers are simply tools to further the pursuit of hopes and dreams for ourselves, our families, and our communities. We give our clients the gift of listening to their stories and helping them connect with the right decisions to fulfill their aspirations and leave a legacy.” Well-known for her volunteerism and philanthropic spirit, Kane is a former board member (2008-15) and past board president of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. She currently serves on the boards of directors for Elms College and Girls Inc. of Holyoke and is vice chair of the board of trustees for Springfield Museums. She co-wrote the original business plan for the local chapter of the Dress for Success, which supports the career and economic advancement of women, and she serves as a business mentor for many young entrepreneurs in the region. Kane has been recognized with many awards in the past for her commitment to strengthening her community, including Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield’s Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year in 2015, Western Mass Women magazine’s Professional Woman of the Year in 2012, Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year in 2011, and a BusinessWest Difference Maker in 2009.

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Edward Alford of South Hadley was installed as president of the 1,800-member Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley on Jan. 9. The installation of officers and directors took place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. More than 100 people attended the organization’s 103rd annual installation ceremony. Donald Thompson, the association’s 2008 president, served as emcee for the event. The other officers installed were Kelly Bowman as president-elect, Sue Drumm as treasurer, Elias Acuna as secretary, and Rick Sawicki as immediate past president. The directors installed include Shawn Bowman, Peter Davies, Janise Fitzpatrick, Sara Gasparrini, Sharyn Jones, Cheryl Malandrinos, Sue Rheaume, and Russell Sabadosa. Alford was joined by Massachusetts Assoc. of Realtors (MAR) President Rita Coffey, who served as the installing officer. Coffey’s leadership team from MAR was also in attendance, including Anne Meczywor, president-elect; Kurt Thompson, secretary/treasurer; Paul Yorkis, immediate past president; and Rob Authier, CEO.

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Heather Roy recently completed the Precision Nutrition Level 1 Pro Coach certification at Conca Sport and Fitness (CSF). Members have been losing more than 20 pounds thanks to the innovative nutrition and fitness plan offered by Precision Nutrition and Conca Sport and Fitness, CSF owner Steve Conca said. He added that being able to deliver comprehensive fitness and nutrition programming that gets results and is easily adaptable for busy lifestyles was paramount in the company’s decision to move forward with the certification program. CSF, which opened in 2009, provides fitness coaching both online and in the studio, either in a one-on-one or small-group environment.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Chamber Corners Departments

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• Feb. 27: Entrepreneurial Meetup, 8-10 a.m., hosted by Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Pittsfield. Join us for networking and share what you’ve been working on in an open-mic format. 1Berkshire’s Entrepreneurial Meetups are free events that gather entrepreneurs together to network, learn, and engage.

• Feb. 28: Good News Business Salute, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Zion Church, Pittsfield. Come celebrate Jacob’s Pillow, IS183, and more. This event recognizes major milestones, including anniversaries, expansions, and new product lines of Berkshire businesses, and gives us a chance to come together to applaud their efforts. Member cost: $35 for individual, $140 for table of four, $280 for table of eight. Non-member cost: $45 for individual, $180 for table of four, $360 for table of eight.

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com

(413) 253-0700

• Feb. 8: After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Bistro 63, 63 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank.

• March 15: After 5 – YPA/AACC, 5-7 p.m., location to be announced.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Feb. 9: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Berchmans Hall Rotunda, Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. Network with chamber members at this annual event. Meet with students who are learning about the importance of networking and share your insights with them. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and raffle prizes. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• Feb. 15: CEO Power Hour Luncheon with Spiros Hatiras, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Westfield Bank. Come enjoy lunch and listen as Hatiras talks about his journey as president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members.

• Feb. 21: February Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Insurance Center of New England. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members, $250 monthly sponsor.

• March 2: Shining Stars Awards, 6:30-10 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, Chicopee. The chamber will recognize Interstate Towing Co. as Business of the Year, Dawn Creighton of Associated Industries of Massachusetts as Citizen of the Year, Karen Hansmann as Volunteer of the Year, and Valley Opportunity Council as the Nonprofit Organization of the Year. This event is sponsored by diamond sponsor Westfield Bank; platinum sponsors Polish National Credit Union and PeoplesBank; gold sponsors the Arbors Kids, Holyoke Medical Center, and BusinessWest; and bronze sponsor United Personnel. To register to attend, call the chamber at (413) 594-2101 or visit www.chicopeechamber.org and sign up in the Calendar of Events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Feb. 8: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Boylston Rooms, 122 Pleasant St., Suite #112, Easthampton. Sponsored by Tanya Costigan Events. This is a great networking opportunity and an opportunity to tour the new Boylston Rooms.

• Feb. 27: Strengths-based Leadership, 7:45-10 a.m., hosted by Innovative Business Systems, Mill 180, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. In the first of a two-part series, Colleen DelVecchio, a certified CliftonStrengths coach, will lead us into our strongest selves as leaders via our personnel Gallup StrengthFinder assessment and insight reports. At the end of the two breakfast sessions, you will understand the keys to be a more effective leader, unveil your strengths, learn to invest in the strengths of others, get people with the right strengths on your team, and understand and meet the four basic needs of those who look to you for leadership: trust, compassion, stability, and hope. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.org

(413) 534-3376

• Feb. 9: Legislative Coffee Hour, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, 555 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Marcotte Ford, bankESB, and Holyoke Medical Center. Guest Speakers: state Rep. Aaron Vega, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, and Holyoke City Council President Todd McGee. Join us for a casual conversation about 2018 issues affecting the city of Holyoke and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members and walk-ins. Price includes a buffet breakfast. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• Feb. 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by the Holyoke Community College Center for Culinary Arts, 164 Race St., Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Community College. Join us for a casual networking experience at HCC’s new culinary facility. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• Feb. 28: Ask a Chamber Expert: How to Attract Customers to Your Marketing Table, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Conference Room, 177 High St., Holyoke. Get ready for the upcoming multi-chamber Taste of Business by learning how to successfully attract customers to your table. Presented by Francie Richardson of Art Craft. Cost: free for chamber members, $15 for non-members. Price includes a continental breakfast. Register at holyokechamber.com.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• Feb. 7: February Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Christopher Heights, 50 Village Hill Road, Northampton. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

n March 7: March Arrive @5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by 50/50 Fitness, 251 Russell St., Hadley. Sponsored by Applied Mortgage, a division of Merrimack Mortgage Co. A networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Feb. 5: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested at (413) 568-1618 so we may give our host a head count.

• Feb. 13: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by ReStore Westfield (Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity), 301 East Main St., Westfield. Bring your business cards and make connections. Refreshments will be served. A 50/50 raffle will support the chamber’s Scholarship Fund. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 for general admission.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787-1555

• Feb. 7: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Featuring political consultant Anthony Cignoli, sharing his insights into the upcoming November elections. Cost: $25 for members ($30 at the door), $35 general admission ($40 at the door).

• Feb. 15: Leadership Institute, first session. Runs through March 29. Presented in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber and Western New England University at the TD Bank Conference Center. Applications must be received by Feb. 8.

• Feb. 15: Fire & Ice Craft Cocktail Competition and Fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, 1375 Elm St., West Springfield. Sponsored by Florence Bank, the Republican, and MassLive. Cost: $40 for members in advance, $50 general admission in advance, $50 at the door.

• 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

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

• Feb. 13: Lunch & Tour at the Bistro LPVEC – West Springfield, noon to 1:30 p.m. Join fellow members and non-members for a networking lunch at the Bistro at Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, followed by an informative discussion on the value of gaining skills in the trades industry and how we can promote to fill local jobs. Sponsorships are available for this event. Register online at [email protected].

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Agenda Departments

Book Discussion with Judge Michael Ponsor

Feb. 5: The Hampden County Bar Assoc. invites the public to a reading and book talk with New York Times bestselling author Judge Michael Ponsor from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Fort, 8 Fort St., Springfield. Ponsor will discuss his first novel, The Hanging Judge, released in 2013, and his new novel, The One-Eyed Judge, a fast-paced and thought-provoking legal fiction. This event is a fund-raiser for the newly established Hampden County Bar Foundation. There is no fee for attending this event; however, a donation for the foundation is encouraged. Ponsor will be donating a portion of the sales of his books at the event to the foundation.

Heart Health Symposium

Feb. 6: Springfield College will welcome health experts from Baystate Medical Center, the New England Center for Functional Medicine, and the Springfield College Nutrional Sciences Program for a Heart Health Symposium in the Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room inside the Flynn Campus Union starting at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Led by Springfield College Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies Chair Dr. Sue Guyer, a panel of experts, including Baystate Medical Center Cardiac Rehab and Wellness Manager Heidi Szalai, New England Center for Functional Medicine Medical Director Dr. Christopher Keroack, and Springfield College Nutritional Sciences Associate Professor Donna Chapman, will discuss topics ranging from risk factors for heart disease to the benefits of healthy living, and stressing the importance of good nutrition for a healthy heart. The symposium is a continuation of the Springfield College Exercise Is Medicine Speaker Series that is part of Guyer’s on-campus initiative while serving as the 2017-18 Springfield College Distinguished Professor of Humanics. Earlier this academic year, as part of the humanics project, Springfield College was officially registered as an Exercise Is Medicine on Campus institution. The mission of this is to foster collaborative relationships and leadership on campus between exercise, health, and other disciplines. The vision is to see all campus and community members across multiple disciplines discover, share, and adopt principles that will change the culture of chronic disease prevention and management. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, contact Laura Feeley as soon as possible at [email protected] or (413) 748-3178 to discuss your accessibility needs. Springfield College is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus.

Free Legal Help Hotline

Feb. 8: The Hampden County Bar Assoc. will hold a Legal Help Hotline in conjunction with Western New England University School of Law from 4 to 7 p.m. at Western New England University School of Law, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. The volunteers will provide legal advice on a variety of topics, including divorce and family law, bankruptcy, business, landlord/tenant, and real estate. Additionally, in light of recent immigration developments, attorneys with immigration-law experience will be available to answer questions. Spanish-speaking attorneys will also be available. Individuals needing advice should call (413) 796-2057 to speak to a volunteer.

‘Ethan at 21’ to Screen at Film Festival

Feb. 10-11: A film 12 years in the making features an Amherst family dealing with autism. Ethan at 21 is the showcase film at a film festival hosted by Pathlight, Whole Children, and Five College Realtors, with two showings and locations. The festival also features three short documentaries from the renowned Sprout Film Festival. All of the films feature individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Ethan at 21 is a challenging film that explores whether society is equipped to care for the growing population of young adults with disabilities, including autism. Shot over 12 years, it is also a funny, poignant, truthful, portrait of one family. “I began making this film when I was 26 and single,” said filmmaker Josephine Sittenfeld. “Over the past 11 years, I met my husband, married, and became a mother of two. I was always inspired by Ethan and his family, but making this film gained additional importance for me after I became a parent. Ethan’s parents are my heroes. Through their example, I’ve continually been reminded what good parenting is — and that, above all, it includes letting your child carve his own path.” This is a sneak peek screening of a film in progress, and will be shown on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. at Mills Theater in Carr Hall at Bay Path University in Longmeadow; and on Sunday, Feb. 11, (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.) at Hadley Farms Meeting House in Hadley. The filmmaker is eager for audience feedback as she looks toward festival distribution and broadcast later this year. Sittenfeld, Ethan, and his family will be on hand for a question-and-answer period after each screening. The film festival also includes three short films from New York-based Sprout Film Festival, whose mission is “to inspire audiences, promote inclusion, and support transformative filmmaking as an integral part of social change.” Admission to either showing is $10 and includes a post-film reception as well as a panel discussion with the Ethan at 21 filmmaker. To learn more about Pathlight and Whole Children or to register for the film festival, visit www.wholechildren.org.

Talk with Journalist Linda Greenhouse

Feb. 11: Kimball Farms Life Care in Lenox will host Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse at 2 p.m. Greenhouse covered the U.S. Supreme Court for the New York Times for 30 years, and her talk will focus on current issues facing the court. Greenhouse is the Knight Distinguished Journalist in Residence and Joseph M. Goldstein Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School, and writes a biweekly op-ed column for the New York Times as a contributing columnist. Her latest book, “Just a Journalist,” an autobiographical essay on the practice of journalism, was published this fall by Harvard University Press. Greenhouse was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism (Beat Reporting) in 1998 “for her consistently illuminating coverage of the United States Supreme Court.” In 2004, she received the Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism and the John Chancellor Award for Excellence in Journalism. She was a Radcliffe Institute Medal winner in 2006. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to (413) 637-7043. Seating is limited. Kimball Farms Life Care, located at 235 Walker St. in Lenox, provides a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term skilled-nursing care.

40 Under Forty Nomination Deadline

Feb. 16: BusinessWest magazine will accept nominations for the 40 Under Forty Class of 2018 through the end of the work day (5 p.m.) on Friday, Feb 16. The annual program, now in its 12th year, recognizes rising stars within the Western Mass. community, which includes Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. This year’s group of 40 will be profiled in the magazine’s April 30 edition, then toasted at the June 21 gala at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke (see below). The nomination form, which can be found online HERE, requests basic information and can be supported with other material, such as a résumé, testimonials, and even press clippings highlighting an individual’s achievements in their profession or service to their community.

Inclusive Sports Sampler for Young Adults with an IDD

Feb. 17: For parents of young adults who have an IDD (intellectual or developmental disability), there is one challenge shared by all: identifying inclusive and accessible recreational experiences in their local community that offer opportunities for peer connections and fun, at low cost. Best Buddies, CHD Disability Resources, and Extra Innings understand this challenge firsthand and have combined resources to offer a solution. These organizations are teaming up to present the Young Adult Sports Sampler. This event gives members of the community who have an IDD, ages 14-22, an opportunity to sample several activities at once, in one location. The Young Adult Sampler takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Extra Innings, 340 McKinstry Ave., #250, Chicopee. A wide range of accessible and inclusive activities will be offered, including dance and movement, martial arts, intro to sled hockey, Wiffle ball, baseball simulator, and intro to adaptive bikes. There is no cost to attend, but an RSVP is appreciated. Contact Jessica Levine at [email protected] by Saturday, Feb. 10. The snow date is March 3.

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 go HERE. Sponsors to date include Sunshine Village, Royal, P.C., and Health New England. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by calling (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

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. Also, the third Continued Excellence Award honoree will be announced. 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].

Examples of How to Make a Difference

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

‘Empower’ is a word with a very specific, somewhat technical definition. To empower means to essentially grant someone or some entity the official authority, or legal power, to do something.

But that’s not how most people deploy that verb these days. They use it to describe how individuals and groups provide others with, well, whatever it takes to do something they couldn’t do before. To ‘empower’ means, generally speaking, to enable someone to overcome obstacles, reach higher, dream bigger, and accomplish more than they thought they could.

Again, that’s not the definition you’ll find in the dictionary. But it’s the one that works in most cases, and especially BusinessWest’s Difference Makers Class of 2018.

All of this year’s six honorees — both individuals and groups — are empowering others to essentially recalibrate and find a higher quality of life (See stories HERE). That’s a somewhat poetic way to knit these impressive stories together, but it works. Let’s take a closer look:

• Through his deep involvement in almost all things Springfield, Evan Plotkin is essentially empowering the City of Homes to reclaim some of its past glory and position itself for a better future as Millennials and Baby Boomers alike rediscover urban living. Plotkin likes to say his collective efforts are aimed at ‘activating’ facilities and attractions ranging from Court Square to the riverfront to the ill-fated Pynchon Park. And his success with projects like the annual Jazz & Roots Festival downtown are bringing people to Springfield and creating much-needed momentum.

• Girls Inc., a nonprofit that serves individuals in low-income neighborhoods, essentially empowers girls to rise above the many challenges they face and set the bar for their lives and careers much higher than they probably would otherwise. It does this through programming that introduces girls to careers in many realms, but especially the STEM fields, but also gives them the confidence to pursue them. As it says on the Girls Inc. letterhead, it inspires members to be strong, smart, and bold.

• Similarly, Crystal Senter-Brown, an author and educator, empowers many constituencies, but especially girls and women, to reach higher, overcome adversity, and give back to their community. She does this through children’s books, novels, a course she teaches at Bay Path University called “Leadership in Practice,” and talks to groups of women looking for direction and the inspiration to do what’s necessary to turn their lives around.

• The WillPower Foundation empowers individuals with different abilities and their families to find a higher quality life by filling gaps in the coverage of care for such individuals. A unique nonprofit, it provides grants rather than services, and many of these grants are for only a few hundred dollars. But what they lack in size they make up for in true meaning. Indeed, these grants fund equipment and forms of therapy (like horseback riding) that are not covered by insurance and thus often beyond the reach of families.

• Bob Bolduc, CEO of Pride Stores, empowers area nonprofits to do the important work they do by consistently supporting them not only with gifts of money, but, in many cases, with contributions of time, energy, and imagination. He received press coverage across the country and even around the world when he donated his share of that record lottery payout last summer to charities, but he’s been giving back quietly and effectively for decades now.

• As for Bob Charland, a.k.a. ‘the Bike Man’ and ‘the Bike Guy,’ he’s empowering young people to take a ride on a bicycle — in many cases, the first one they’ve ever owned. But that’s understating his impact on those he touches. Indeed, as he carries out his work in the community, he does so knowing that he has a terminal illness — and not knowing just how much time he has. His determination to make the very most of that time and find new ways to give back is inspiring and, yes, empowering others to do the same.

So there you have it, the Class of 2018, what you might call an ‘empowerful’ group of Difference Makers.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff February 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
Arnold’s & Eddie’s Foods Inc. v. Pasquales Associates, LLC; Michael Chagnon; and Joseph Santaniello
Allegation: Breach of contact for goods purchased: $11,020
Filed: 12/22/17

Natasha Wheeler v. Wilbraham Common Associates, LP; SHP Acquisitions II, LLC; and SHP Acquisitions V, LLC
Allegation: Negligence; slip and fall causing injury: $7,000
Filed: 1/5/18

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Theresa Gibson, executrix of the estate of Lillian Sydlo v. Genesis Healthcare Co., LLC d/b/a Heritage Hall
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $100,000+
Filed: 12/20/17

John Stagnaro v. J.F. White Contracting Co.; Schiavone Construction Co., LLC; and White-Schiavone Joint Venture
Allegation: Negligence; failure to maintain safe worksite, causing fall and injury: $783,750
Filed: 12/22/17

Kristine Greco v. Delivery Express Corp. and Michael Greco
Allegation: Unjust enrichment: $27,300
Filed: 12/29/17

Michael Devine and Donna Devine v. W & I Construction Inc. and Mansion Woods Condominium Trust
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $161,501.86
Filed: 12/29/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT
Wanda Deitnet v. Elijah Thompson and Performance Food Group Inc.
Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing injury: $6,793.06
Filed: 12/28/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Edwin J. Scagel v. Brian A. Corriveau individually and d/b/a AML Construction Services, et al
Allegation: Breach of contract; money owed for services, labor, and materials: $123,000
Filed: 12/20/17

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Michael A. Herbert v. South County Emergency Medical Services, Town of Deerfield, Town of Sunderland, and Town of Whately
Allegation: Employment disability and sex discrimination
Filed: 1/8/18

PALMER DISTRICT COURT
K. Sacco Electric Inc. v. Mr. Home
Allegation: Failure to compensate for services rendered: $7,758.12
Filed: 12/22/17

K. Sacco Electric Inc. v. Decosmo Construction, LLC
Allegation: Failure to compensate for services rendered: $4,500.52
Filed: 12/27/17

K. Sacco Electric Inc. v. Shaha Food and Fuel, LLC
Allegation: Failure to compensate for services rendered: $16,197.14
Filed: 12/29/17

Amazon Quest: The Price of Winning

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

We’ve written extensively about Amazon’s ongoing search for a second headquarters facility, and we’re addressing it again, even though the region’s only real submission — one involving property in Enfield — didn’t make the cutdown list.

That’s because this is a remarkable story on many levels, one that brings to the forefront a host of issues dominating the realms of economic development and urban planning today.

In fact, this contest shows just how blurry the line is when it comes to what a ‘winner’ and ‘loser’ is when it comes to this competition.

Indeed, when the list of the 20 finalists came out — Boston is on it, as is New York, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and many other major urban centers — more than a few mayors representing cities not on the list were breathing a sigh of relief.

That’s because the tax-incentive packages being offered are of the nine- and even 10-figure variety. New Jersey offered a package totaling more than $7 billion, and other cities reportedly topped that figure. That’s the price of luring Amazon, its 50,000 jobs, and $5 billion in development spending, apparently, and many cities have no problem with paying it.

But should they pay it? We’ll get back to that in a minute.

First, though, why are the numbers so big, and why are so many communities willing to pay that much to the man, Jeff Bezos, recently identified as the richest man in the history of the world?

That one’s easy. Jobs, as we’ve said many times and in many different ways, have become a truly precious commodity, and they’ve become even more scarce as technology improves and more jobs are rendered obsolete by robots and software.

These jobs that Amazon will bring are those proverbial good jobs with good pay, and remember, it will bring 50,000 of them, supposedly. To get that same number of good jobs with good wages, a community would need 50 strong companies employing 1,000 people each (that’s three or four times the number of such companies currently in Western Mass.), or 1,000 companies employing 50 each.

We just did the math, but you can understand what’s behind that math — years, if not decades, of hard work and some incredible luck.

Landing Amazon is a development that could change the fortunes of a city like Newark, which explains why New Jersey officials are ready, willing, and apparently able to offer that $7 billion in tax incentives, although there may well be some buyer’s remorse if it triumphs.

Why? Because becoming home to Amazon’s second headquarters may require hundreds of millions of dollars in additional spending in new schools, better roads, new housing, and more.

Which brings us back to the question of whether cities and states should be offering those kinds of tax incentives. The popular, idealistic answer is a bold-print ‘no,’ with additional commentary that these billions of dollars should be spent on social services, transportation, healthcare, and more — or should be awarded to existing companies that are already part of a community.

The more logical answer is that many of these communities and regions don’t have any real — or easy — options for revitalizing cities or securing a steady stream of jobs for years or decades to come.

That’s why the Amazon contest is so compelling, and things are just starting to get interesting.

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Departments Picture This

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

Taking a Dip

the newly constructed Balise Riverdale Car Wash on Wayside Avenue

On Jan. 22, Richard Shields, co-owner of Donut Dip, joined Jeb Balise, CEO of Balise Motor Sales, at the newly constructed Balise Riverdale Car Wash on Wayside Avenue in West Springfield to celebrate its opening. Shields, in his Balise-purchased Lexus, received the first public car wash at the new facility. The Donut Dip van was second in line. For payment, Shields brought a dozen fresh, sugar-raised donuts — a value for value trade. Pictured at the ribbon cutting, from left: Tony Debarros, general manager of Balise Car Washes & Detail Centers; car-wash mascot Squeaky Balise; West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt; Jeb Balise; Richard Shields; and Paul Shields, co-owner of Donut Dip. (Photo by Market Mentors)

Financing the Future

Country Bank recently announced a $50,000 donation to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. to support its commitment to economic development. The QVCDC offers many programs to help small businesses, including training programs, individual consulting, and small-business loans. “We want to acknowledge and express our deep appreciation for this major donation,” QVCDC Executive Director Sheila Cuddy said. “Country Bank’s support of Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation reflects their deep commitment to the community, and support for activities that are designed to strengthen the business fabric of the region and improve the day-to-day lives of Quaboag region residents.” Pictured, from left: Alex Martinez, QVCDC; Jodie Gerulaitis, vice president, Community Relations, Country Bank; Cuddy; Gail Farnsworth-French, QVCDC; and Janice Hills, QVCDC.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

City of Agawam
1000 Suffield St.
$387,000 — Masonry stabilization project for Agawam Department of Public Works

CHICOPEE

Amjad Salm Butt
810 Meadow St.
$1,500 — Build partition wall

Estes Trucking
84 New Lombard Road
$8,986 — Modify existing sprinkler system

R.L. Newlife, LLC
43 Perkins St.
$115,000 — Remodel second-floor offices, insulate ceiling, and install drop ceiling in break room on first floor

Roy Sabourin
450 New Ludlow Road
$6,000 — Tear down existing office space; frame new entrance space, office space, and storage

DEERFIELD

Cumberland Farms
31 Elm St.
$2,025,228 — Construct convenience store

Lloyd Green, Mildred Green
6 North St.
$676,905 — Demolition and reconstruction of existing space

Gideon Porth
218 Greenfield Road
$196,650 — Ground-mounted solar array

Red Roof Inn
9 Greenfield Road
$15,000 — Replace sign

EASTHAMPTON

Easthampton Savings Bank
7 Campus Lane
$26,500 — Interior renovations

Valley Programs Inc.
79 East St.
$3,947.61 — Install low-voltage smoke and CO detectors

EAST LONGMEADOW

Bedrock Financial, LLC
65 Avery St.
$124,000 — Demolition and rebuild

Irina’s
100 Shaker Road
$7,000 — Interior alterations

GREENFIELD

D & G Holding Co., LLC
39 Beacon St.
$15,095 — Roofing

LONGMEADOW

Longmeadow Country Club
400 Shaker Road
$30,000 — Demolition and removal of tap room addition

Town of Longmeadow
31 Pondside Road
$8,900 — Demolition of salt shed at Longmeadow Department of Public Works

LUDLOW

ATI Physical Therapy
483 Holyoke St.
$6,000 — Illuminated and non-illuminated signs

NORTHAMPTON

Community Legal Aid
20 Hampton Ave.
$3,200 — Partition off workspace to create separate office

Florence Bank
491 Pleasant St.
$1,500 — Non-illuminated wall sign

J. Barc Inc.
21 Pleasant St.
$28,800 — Frame walls, install fire-rated suspended ceiling

Lathrop Community Inc.
55 Firethorn Lane
$20,000 — Remodel kitchen and insulate and finish three-season room
Lathrop Community Inc.
69 Hawthorn Lane
$20,000 — Remodel kitchen and insulate and finish three-season room

Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
99 King St.
$76,500 — Replace existing stairs and canopies

Smith Child Care Center Inc.
557 Easthampton Road
$53,590 — Install roof-mounted solar panels

Smith College
102 Lower College Lane
$19,000 — Renovate volleyball coach’s office

Smith College
28 Lyman Road
Install roof-mounted solar panels

Valley Community Development Corp.
256 Pleasant St.
$11,641,723 — Construct new mixed-use building

SOUTHWICK

Empire Telecom USA, LLC
686 College Highway
$15,000 — Install three remote radios

Southwick Department of Public Works
661 College Highway
$1,600 — Chimney

SPRINGFIELD

Aldi Inc.
513 Pasco Road
$865,000 — Alter interior spacd and add additional grocery space

Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC
101 State St.
$27,000 — Install four Verizon Wireless roof-mounted replacement antennas and three replacement radio heads on MGM Springfield building

BT Springfield, LLC
119 Cadwell Dr.
$152,000 — Alter interior space for office and service area for Boston Trailer

CMC Development Associates, LP
222 Carew St.
$98,000 — Alter medical office suite on first floor

Morgan/Kayley Corp.
2547 Main St.
$3,700 — Erect walls for Cricket Wireless

NAI Plotkin
125 Liberty St.
$1,800 — Add horns and horn/strobes to medical office space

WARE

Charbonneau Funeral Home
30 Pleasant St.
$2,500 — Roof covering over existing entry

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

WESTFIELD

Best4U Realty Trust
94 Meadow St.
$76,800 — Repair fire-damaged storefront and house

Governor’s Center
66 Broad St.
Remove interior partitions, floor finishes, and acoustical tiles

Jonathan D. Powers
311 North Elm St.
$17,550 — Roofing

Security Manor DHC, LLC
47 Broad St.
$22,000 — Roofing

WEST SPRINGFIELD

134 Capital Dr.
134A Capital Dr.
$2,100 — Illuminated sign

DDRM Riverdale Shops, LLC
935 Riverdale St.
$4,000 — Sign at Carter’s/OshKosh

DDRM Riverdale Shops, LLC
935 Riverdale St.
$1,200 — Sign at Carter’s/OshKosh

WILBRAHAM

2701 Boston Road, LLC
2701 Boston Road
$33,287 — Roofing

Minnechaug Regional High School
621 Main St.
$154,000 — Foundation for new accessory building

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff February 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

BERNARDSTON

108 Hoe Shop Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Carla Greenburger
Seller: ALWS LLC
Date: 01/05/18

99 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $156,906
Buyer: MTGHLQ Investors LP
Seller: Kathleen A. Cienkus
Date: 01/10/18

GREENFIELD

13 Garfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Derek J. Hancock
Seller: Joseph H. Nickerson
Date: 01/03/18

104 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Zachariah Wieler
Seller: Brandon T. Long
Date: 01/05/18

28 Revere Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Troy Santerre
Seller: Leah Dupras
Date: 01/10/18

410 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Christopher M. Silva
Date: 01/09/18

HEATH

134 Route 8A
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Philip A. Lee
Seller: Lilin Tseng
Date: 01/05/18

NORTHFIELD

24 Parker Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Joseph B. Rappa
Seller: Jeffrey A. Leyden
Date: 01/11/18

15 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Cynthia J. Harrington
Seller: Monica G. Frye
Date: 01/05/18

ORANGE

499 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: William A. Soto
Seller: Donald W. Knapp
Date: 01/10/18

37 Mayo Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: 88 Lambert Avenue NT
Seller: Matthew E. Peck
Date: 01/12/18

81 Mechanic St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Amanda M. Landry
Seller: Ranlyn Property Investments
Date: 01/02/18

69 Prescott Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $138,682
Buyer: Citimortgage Inc.
Seller: Kimberly A. Bacigalupo
Date: 01/05/18

SUNDERLAND

17 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $324,219
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Eric S. Banach
Date: 01/09/18

WARWICK

10 Echo Park Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Charles Webster
Seller: Nanette C. Spaulding
Date: 01/09/18

WHATELY

16 Eastwood Lane #35
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $492,000
Buyer: Barbara L. Endel
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 01/12/18

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

225 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Alexander White
Seller: Roland P. Brassard
Date: 01/03/18

95 Oak Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Angela J. Giberson
Seller: James Diciocco
Date: 01/05/18

163 Senator Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Valenti
Seller: Roger G. Adams
Date: 01/12/18

BRIMFIELD

52 Brookfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Kristy Mulcahy
Seller: Shari K. Haire
Date: 01/12/18

33 Champeaux Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Christopher J. Comunale
Seller: Maple Lane Development
Date: 01/12/18

81 Dunhamtown Palmer Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Timothy F. Haire
Seller: David G. Bachand
Date: 01/12/18

75 Monson Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Eric Kennedy
Seller: Sarah J. Buzanowski
Date: 01/10/18

5 Sutcliffe Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $184,900
Buyer: Christopher Cox
Seller: Donald A. Bouchard
Date: 01/08/18

76 Tower Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Sarah J. Buzanowski
Seller: Frank R. Jensen
Date: 01/10/18

CHESTER

72 Round Hill Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Michael R. Brut
Seller: Carol I. Chandler
Date: 01/08/18

CHICOPEE

145 Beauregard Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,560
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Dianne M. Potvin
Date: 01/10/18

58 Boivin Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Victor J. Monsalve
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/11/18

104 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $126,750
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Donna L. Foster
Date: 01/12/18

92 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Michael A. Trumbull
Seller: Lewandowski Henry J., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/18,

61 Chester St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,400
Buyer: Mary M. Lamica
Seller: Carl D. Roy
Date: 01/05/18

43 Cyran St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Joel Torres
Seller: Michael Fregeau
Date: 01/10/18

391 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Rimor Properties LLC
Seller: CJK Realty LLC
Date: 01/05/18

21 Hartford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Steven R. Desousa
Seller: Michal Kosciolek
Date: 01/12/18

872 Meadow St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Ramona M. Romero
Seller: NI Management LLC
Date: 01/11/18

45 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Sondra L. Roy
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 01/09/18

151 Nonotuck Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Harry T. Figueroa
Seller: Frederick J. Borys
Date: 01/10/18

108 Oakridge St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Kyle G. Beaudreault
Seller: Carolann Courteney
Date: 01/12/18

132 Ondrick Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Darwin X. Chuquilla
Seller: Michael E. Sutton
Date: 01/08/18

71 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Pedro Infante
Seller: Gerald R. Dorval
Date: 01/05/18

269 Sheridan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Kathryn E. Carr
Seller: Vladimir Telelyuyev
Date: 01/10/18

29 Silvin Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $133,520
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Daniel J. Lengieza
Date: 01/03/18

74 Stewart St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Brian Andraca
Seller: Debra A. Flood
Date: 01/05/18

EAST LONGMEADOW

14 Callender Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Ryan T. Daley
Seller: USA VA
Date: 01/02/18

295 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael Carabetta
Seller: Gary R. Wolpert
Date: 01/03/18

630 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,077
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Adam M. Hart
Date: 01/05/18

15 Pleasant Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Marie K. Greco
Seller: J. Owen Santer
Date: 01/05/18

52 Senecal Place
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Daniel Heiskala
Seller: Kenneth A. Santer
Date: 01/05/18

HAMPDEN

Mountain Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: John Kirsch
Seller: Joseph A. Dolben
Date: 01/11/18

HOLLAND

74 Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Wilson
Seller: Thomas B. Green
Date: 01/05/18

HOLYOKE

88-90 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Javier Flores
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 01/08/18

81 Bemis Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Robin T. Lazorik
Seller: David B. Warpula
Date: 01/02/18

42 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Jessica M. Dupont
Seller: Property Keys LLC
Date: 01/10/18

16 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Brian J. Lepine
Seller: Angela Renaudette
Date: 01/05/18

49 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Zachary J. Pinson
Seller: Nathan Charette
Date: 01/05/18

69-71 Linden St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Brian Leong
Seller: Jeffrey E. Jean-Charles
Date: 01/05/18

54 Mayer Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Daniel Seidel
Seller: Donna M. Sugrue
Date: 01/12/18

1750 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Susan M. Davidson
Seller: Peggy A. McKay
Date: 01/11/18

186 West Meadowview Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Michael J. Lesanto
Seller: Sandra A. Goss
Date: 01/05/18

337 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $169,700
Buyer: Alisyn C. Renzulli
Seller: Rose D. Summers
Date: 01/02/18

LONGMEADOW

130 Arlington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $419,000
Buyer: Alexander J. Zayac
Seller: Christine M. Schepps
Date: 01/09/18

45 Brittany Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Houser
Seller: Macchiaroli, Joann M., (Estate)
Date: 01/05/18

206 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Cole A. Nikodemus
Seller: Brian Jeffries
Date: 01/12/18

95 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Michael A. Smith
Seller: Anna M. Grassetti
Date: 01/05/18

104 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Samantha Rivera
Seller: Gina M. Hughes
Date: 01/12/18

36 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Andrew Shields
Seller: Joseph Santaniello
Date: 01/09/18

90 Dunn Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Orlen
Seller: Cowles, Warren P., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/18

158 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Lee C. Hession
Seller: Nicole Roberts
Date: 01/08/18

120 Homestead Blvd.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Lily Bui
Seller: Petitt, Diane E., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/18

168 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Dubner
Seller: Kristy J. Ganong
Date: 01/09/18

50 Warren Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Kenneth R. Blackmer
Seller: David M. Decandio
Date: 01/05/18

LUDLOW

1410 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Tully
Seller: Martin D. Denette
Date: 01/08/18

1635 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Lewis
Seller: Kenneth L. Oddy
Date: 01/02/18

671 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Paulo Ferreira
Seller: Lance C. Koske
Date: 01/05/18

84 Clark St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kristopher Grimshaw
Seller: Robert F. Rickson
Date: 01/12/18

424 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Antonio Sebastiao
Seller: Madeline Warzecki
Date: 01/12/18

67 Lakeview Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michelle E. Minnie
Seller: Justin R. Kochanowski
Date: 01/12/18

33 Lazarz St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Amy Maschi
Seller: Herman Hageman
Date: 01/08/18

16 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Maria Jahn
Seller: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Date: 01/12/18

MONSON

52 Ayers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Krzysztof Toczko
Seller: Justin Pelissier
Date: 01/11/18

1047 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Ulysses N. Arroyo
Seller: Sheehan, Grace A., (Estate)
Date: 01/09/18

15 Brown St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Hopper
Seller: Jane A. Filipek
Date: 01/10/18

19 Chestnut St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Jesse Griswold
Seller: Patricia M. Carr-O’Shea
Date: 01/03/18

15 King St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Steven Tompkins
Seller: Thomas W. Hopper
Date: 01/10/18

33-35 Knox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Evan D. Crossman
Seller: Hans H. Mentzen
Date: 01/12/18

69-71 North St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Luis Santos-Teixeira
Seller: Louis D. Teixeira
Date: 01/09/18

140 Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Alexander D. Fleury
Seller: Mark S. France
Date: 01/12/18

PALMER

1069 Baptist Hill Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Paul Brandt
Seller: Timothy Miller
Date: 01/05/18

26 Old Thompson St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Scheer
Seller: Jesse M. Griswold
Date: 01/03/18

SPRINGFIELD

24 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Barbara A. Voudrin
Seller: Robert J. Schroeter
Date: 01/09/18

13 Bacon Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Charvelle D. Scott
Seller: Amy Harpin-Drake
Date: 01/08/18

68 Beaufort Circle
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Frank Roman
Seller: Robert E. Lauer
Date: 01/05/18

52 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $143,500
Buyer: Junior Williams
Seller: Lindsay E. Kata
Date: 01/03/18

49-51 Cambridge St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: Carlos E. Restrepo
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 01/10/18

878 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Gretchen M. Calderon
Seller: MBC Properties LLC
Date: 01/08/18

74 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Jimmy A. Vazquez
Seller: SAWX Holdings LLC
Date: 01/05/18

358 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Hillary E. Smith
Seller: Huan Huynh
Date: 01/12/18

763 Dickinson St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,276
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Brian M. Howlett
Date: 01/08/18

124 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Binh T. Le
Seller: Justo R. Sepulveda
Date: 01/05/18

125 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Dianna Martinez
Seller: Matthew B. Bean
Date: 01/12/18

80 Driftwood Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Chantel R. Letendre
Seller: Tatiana Flores
Date: 01/05/18

117 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Giovanni M. Solla
Seller: Amy E. Scribner
Date: 01/05/18

39 Eton St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: William Appiah
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 01/11/18

21 Gladstone St. #45
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Dat H. Nguyen
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 01/05/18

77 Gralia Dr.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Hess
Seller: Edward T. Pooler
Date: 01/05/18

66 Hall St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Bryant Ware
Seller: Arnold Construction Inc.
Date: 01/08/18

50 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,100
Buyer: Anthony H. Nguyen
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 01/12/18

79 Larchmont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Thomas Perez
Seller: Patricia E. Lynn
Date: 01/12/18

35 Laurence St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Hector Rivera
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 01/05/18

56 Macomber Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Tyrese A. Tillman
Seller: Joseph Magagnoli
Date: 01/09/18

19 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Laurent-Wood
Seller: Robert A. Wood
Date: 01/12/18

139 Magnolia Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Angel E. Lassalle-Romero
Seller: Rachel F. Moura
Date: 01/11/18

1021 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $239,500
Buyer: AW Real Estate LLC
Seller: AW Real Estate Corp.
Date: 01/03/18

345 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: 345 Main St LLC
Seller: National Loan Investors
Date: 01/05/18

982 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $172,440
Buyer: AW Real Estate LLC
Seller: AW Real Estate Corp.
Date: 01/03/18

30 Massasoit St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $149,400
Buyer: Majed Zaitoun
Seller: Lancelot V. Watson
Date: 01/10/18

66 Merida St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Taisha Burgos
Seller: Joseph P. Dibernardo
Date: 01/03/18

24 Merrick Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jose A. Lopez
Seller: Antonio Rivera
Date: 01/05/18

67 North Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Hayley L. Nelson
Seller: Richard C. Morin
Date: 01/12/18

110 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: M&G Property Group LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/12/18

111 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Eduardo Villafane
Seller: Peacey, Lois, (Estate)
Date: 01/11/18

54 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Lydia Bello-Santiago
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 01/09/18

1364 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $205,590
Buyer: Joseph L. Harris
Seller: Linda L. Hoch
Date: 01/05/18

1755 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Ricardo Colon
Seller: Brian Mucha
Date: 01/11/18

149 Patricia Circle
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Domingo Cruz
Seller: Robert G. Martel
Date: 01/08/18

54 Sherbrooke St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Larritza Leon-Elias
Seller: Etterman, M. T., (Estate)
Date: 01/08/18

86 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Shenee Robinson
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 01/09/18

90 Stephanie Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Herbert L. Singleton
Seller: Jason D. Sirois
Date: 01/05/18

686 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $116,605
Buyer: Junior Properties LLC
Seller: AJN Rentals LLC
Date: 01/11/18

59 Terrace Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $211,900
Buyer: Dennis Warren
Seller: Shavone L. Gauthier
Date: 01/08/18

31 Tumbleweed Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Mary J. Soto
Seller: TRB Properties LLC
Date: 01/02/18

144 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Kathryn S. Durand
Seller: Ralph E. Cooley
Date: 01/08/18

52 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Kenel Laroche
Date: 01/09/18

585-587 White St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Michael Zheng
Seller: Losurdo, Celeste M., (Estate)
Date: 01/12/18

101-103 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Angel L. Nieves
Seller: Rachel V. Tapper
Date: 01/12/18

128-130 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Theresa James
Seller: Brandon Hunter
Date: 01/02/18

TOLLAND

181 Moreau Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: James F. Clark
Seller: Scott R. Clark
Date: 01/11/18

WALES

74 Mcbride Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: David Maloney
Seller: Marc H. Colcombe
Date: 01/02/18

WEST SPRINGFIELD

80 Cass Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Scott Dejesus
Seller: Brent K. Alexander
Date: 01/05/18

410 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Rana Al-Gburi
Seller: Matthew B. Gray
Date: 01/12/18

31 Highland Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: CIG 2 LLC
Seller: Paul Hrycay
Date: 01/05/18

25 Railroad St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Remoon Hawel
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 01/05/18

8 Mercury Court
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Stephen M. Buynicki
Seller: UKR Selfreliance New England
Date: 01/12/18

54 Oakland St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Angela M. Foley
Seller: Robert J. Landauer
Date: 01/11/18

68 Plateau Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Philip J. Tardiff
Seller: Eben P. Wood
Date: 01/10/18

278 Riverdale St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $217,500
Buyer: CA&DA Realty LLC
Seller: Noury FT
Date: 01/12/18

43 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $234,400
Buyer: Lisa M. Bachmann 2017 TR
Seller: Philip T. Huot
Date: 01/05/18

WESTFIELD

33 Airport Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: DR Beach Street LLC
Seller: Donald A. Carignan
Date: 01/02/18

32 Chapel St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Max&Buddy LLC
Seller: Elisa Kirkpatrick
Date: 01/05/18

800 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Julia V. Talbot
Seller: Tallage Adams LLC
Date: 01/05/18

121 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Shannon M. Bein
Seller: Mary T. Edgerton
Date: 01/12/18

16 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Steven Redman
Seller: Harry W. Thompson
Date: 01/03/18

19 Llewellyn Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Guay
Seller: Douglas A. Link
Date: 01/11/18

14 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Sean T. Kelly
Seller: Nicorn LLC
Date: 01/12/18

141 Mullen Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Rouse
Seller: Jason T. Meunier
Date: 01/08/18

11 New Broadway
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: David A. Morneau
Seller: Hampton Ponds Realty LLC
Date: 01/03/18

1 Roderick Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Nathan E. Charette
Seller: Kathryn M. Deland
Date: 01/05/18

115 Roosevelt Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Andre M. Felix
Seller: F&G Development Corp.
Date: 01/05/18

91 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Jared M. Pabis
Seller: Donald J. Lower
Date: 01/09/18

4 Woodland Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $317,450
Buyer: Joseph Sousa
Seller: Mark A. Boucher
Date: 01/12/18

WILBRAHAM

8 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Francesco Cardaropoli
Seller: Abilio J. Casimiro
Date: 01/02/18

2537 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: PNS Grove LLC
Seller: Grove Plaza LLC
Date: 01/11/18

8 Deer Run Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ernest E. Smith
Seller: Leopold Kacprzak
Date: 01/11/18

58 East Longmeadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: HY Management LLC
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 01/10/18

6 Hawthorne Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Nancy E. Keenan
Date: 01/10/18

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

15 Carriage Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Marc Houlihan
Seller: Francine Krause
Date: 01/08/18

28 Carriage Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: John D. Sansoucy
Seller: Cynthia W. Digby
Date: 01/05/18

24 Flintlock Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Wheeler
Seller: Jeffrey H. Morgan
Date: 01/12/18

7 Foxglove Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $516,000
Buyer: William Brady
Seller: Jose N. Ornelas
Date: 01/10/18

7 Lilac Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $408,500
Buyer: William B. Devore
Seller: Nancy Farber
Date: 01/03/18

1185 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Cooper LLC
Seller: George R. Scialoia
Date: 01/12/18

294 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Mimsy Cove LLC
Seller: Christian J. Pulver
Date: 01/08/18

20 South Whitney St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kilerine Properties LLC
Seller: GC Rental Properties LLC
Date: 01/10/18

11 Wildwood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Xian Du
Seller: Fawwaz Habbal
Date: 01/05/18

BELCHERTOWN

570 Amherst Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Alan Stanley
Seller: Robert B. Martin
Date: 01/08/18

265 Boardman St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $412,500
Buyer: Amy Laramee
Seller: Derek D. Vigneault
Date: 01/12/18

10 Depot St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $294,500
Buyer: Livia J. Scrivener
Seller: Studios At Artist Common
Date: 01/03/18

CUMMINGTON

18 Plainfield Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Anthony K. Ezbicki
Seller: Robert Carver
Date: 01/12/18

200 Powell Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Dawn Dube
Seller: Kenneth J. Gazda
Date: 01/11/18

EASTHAMPTON

24 Center St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christopher Thompson
Seller: Neal S. Larsen
Date: 01/05/18

16 Droy Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Steven P. Marcil
Seller: Shannon R. Clegg
Date: 01/12/18

120 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Matthew D. Dodge
Seller: Susan J. Hess Snape RET
Date: 01/12/18

22 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Bryan J. Emond
Seller: Craig, Florence M., (Estate)
Date: 01/03/18

11 Laurin Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Daniel G. Pouliot
Seller: Patricia A. Bonner LT
Date: 01/03/18

10 Pinebrook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,619
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Rodney S. Lucia
Date: 01/10/18

GRANBY

384 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jose A. Rosario-Lopez
Seller: Barbara A. Durbin TR
Date: 01/10/18

1 Bittersweet Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $840,000
Buyer: Thomas W. Senecal
Seller: Jonathan M. Conly
Date: 01/10/18

12 Hubbard Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Timothy M. Tremblay
Seller: Shauna Rohan
Date: 01/11/18

44 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Musaddak J. Alhabeeb
Seller: Ryan E. Budny
Date: 01/10/18

HADLEY

30 Chmura Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $272,900
Buyer: William J. Horgan
Seller: Kathleen Lariviere
Date: 01/11/18

119 East St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Helen M. Sullivan
Date: 01/08/18

4 Highland Circle
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Daniel Kasal
Seller: Elizabeth Walsh
Date: 01/05/18

39 Middle St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: G&K Rentals LLC
Seller: Carolyn M. Hart-Lucien
Date: 01/11/18

5 Plainville Circle
Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Yi Sheng Inc.
Seller: MTGLQ Investors LP
Date: 01/09/18

HATFIELD

232 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Dennis Carter Morin LT
Seller: Randy Barcomb
Date: 01/11/18

73 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Michael D. Waltrip
Seller: Judith A. Strong
Date: 01/12/18

153 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thayer Realty LLC
Seller: Roger A. Walaszek
Date: 01/12/18

157 North Hatfield Road
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thayer Realty LLC
Seller: Roger A. Walaszek
Date: 01/12/18

143 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Roger A. Walaszek
Seller: Roger A. Walaszek
Date: 01/12/18

HUNTINGTON

12 Sampson Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Billi J. Willard
Seller: Garry L. Welch
Date: 01/12/18

NORTHAMPTON

243 Bridge St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brahman Holdings LLC
Seller: Joyce Skypeck
Date: 01/08/18

5 Calvin Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Robert N. Pollin
Seller: Asaf Pollin-Galay
Date: 01/08/18

Easthampton Road #1
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Wilson Realty LLC
Date: 01/12/18

54 Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Aaron L. Simms
Seller: Suzanne L. Krause
Date: 01/05/18

300 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Maria N. Lala-Inamagua
Seller: Dennis C. Morin
Date: 01/11/18

112 Island Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Rachel K. Walker
Seller: Melissa J. Mattison
Date: 01/12/18

303 King St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $2,250,600
Buyer: Colvest Northampton LLC
Seller: Jonathan R. Goldsmith
Date: 01/10/18

189 North Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Carey L. Aubert
Seller: Kathleen A. Hutchins
Date: 01/02/18

24-34 Pleasant St. #3
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Green Corduroys LLC
Seller: Key West 77 Unit LLC
Date: 01/08/18

9 Washington Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Jennife Prewitt-Freilino
Seller: Lawrence P. Hunt
Date: 01/09/18

Wilson Ave. #2
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: City Of Northampton
Seller: Wilson Realty LLC
Date: 01/12/18

PELHAM

59 Enfield Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Crystal Griswold
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 01/10/18

SOUTH HADLEY

554 Amherst Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $226,500
Buyer: Jackson K. Koskey
Seller: Ken Wood
Date: 01/05/18

27 Judd Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: David Hilton
Seller: Barbara M. Perkins
Date: 01/09/18

11 Kimberly Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Stefan
Seller: Guy A. Pelletier
Date: 01/12/18

131 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Devine
Seller: Robert A. Laramee
Date: 01/12/18

311 River Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: Guy A. Pelletier
Seller: Gerald R. Coderre
Date: 01/12/18

27 Waite Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: William Rokowski
Seller: US Bank
Date: 01/10/18

SOUTHAMPTON

84 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Michael T. Kopyscinski
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 01/11/18

36 Wolcott Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Day
Seller: Thomas E. Quinlan
Date: 01/09/18

WARE

30 Anderson Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,587
Buyer: Yasser E. Fares
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 01/11/18

47 Crescent St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Nancy D. Bartkowiak
Seller: Carol A. Breton
Date: 01/05/18

9-11 Otis Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael Moorhouse
Date: 01/10/18

12 Spring St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: John J. Rossner
Date: 01/12/18

WESTHAMPTON

10 Laurel Hill Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Mark D. Umstot
Seller: Christopher J. Bean
Date: 01/05/18

145 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Anthony A. Pipczynski
Seller: Billi J. Willard
Date: 01/12/18

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Baez, Yuderka
62 Groton St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/02/18

Big Daddy’s Homemade Ice Cream
Smith, David J.
100 Brandon Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/09/18

Bushay, Louis Robert
87 Congress St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/12/18

Capeles, Andy
83 Cleveland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/09/18

Cavanaugh, Michael F.
Cavanaugh, Christina R.
93 Huron St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/30/17

Dembek, Pearl C.
a/k/a Dembek, Claire
133 Jabish St., Apt. D
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/13/18

Dulude, Joseph Leo
19 Highland Ave., #3
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 01/11/18

Gaudette, Kevin M.
15 Elm St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/30/17

Haracz, Michael E.
115 Trumble Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/09/18

Kearney, James T.
Kearney, Lori A.
a/k/a Leaman Kearney, Lori A.
97 Saint John St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 01/09/18

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Amherst Welding Inc.
330 Harkness Road
Darrin Brown

Pria Music Marketing
27 Montague Road, #36
Kara Kharmah

Sandy’s Barber Shop
96 North Pleasant St.
Stacy Kelliher

CHICOPEE

Design and Machine Services
31 Broad St.
Craig Goebel

Gerry Ruel Remodeling
29 Arcade St.
Gerald Ruel

Millie’s Pierogi
129 Broadway
William Kerigan

Stop & Run
1057 Montgomery St.
Amir Paracha

DEERFIELD

Deerfield Design
101 North Main St.
Paul Patterson

Deerfield Pharmacy
45 Main St.
Robert Fydenkevez

The Washboard
5A Tina Dr.
Robert Fydenkevez

EASTHAMPTON

Advanced Business Solutions
54A Northampton St.
Paul Backholm

Worghy Creations and Creator Goods
9 Briggs St., Apt. 1
Brittany Graves Shoup

EAST LONGMEADOW

Duets Salon
42 Harkness Ave.
Shelly Cotton, Sharon McLean

H & N Home Improvement
40 Waterman Ave.
Nhac Truong

Lek’s Spa
13-15 Gerrard Ave.
Somchai Daniels

Stephanie LaBelle, LMMC
280 North Main St.
Stephanie LaBelle

GREENFIELD

Absolutely Fabulous Hair
305 Wells St.
Tereia Ivantchev
Adam & Eve
18 Main St.
Scott McGregor

Cathy’s Cutting Edge
30 Mohawk Trail
Cathy Flood

Common Ground Fitness Center
368 High St.
Hannah Mosher

Early Bird & Stuff
44 Smith St.
Rachel Yong Ung

Jeanne Mietsche
30 Mohawk Trail
Jeanne Mietsche

Sidewalk 167
144 South Shelburne Road, Apt. 3
Stephanie Gerulimatos

Sheperd Masonry & Slate
32 Forest Ave.
Peter Sheperd, Justin Sheperd

Smoke Haven
239 Main St.
Shahid Habib

HADLEY

Flayvors of Cook Farm
129 South Maple St.
Gordon Cook Jr.

Greggory’s Pastry Shop
195 Russell St.
Greggory Thornton

McDonald’s
374 Russell St.
Gomex Enterprises III, LLC

Olde Hadley Flea Market
45 Lawrence Plain Road
Ray Szala

HAMPDEN

TSMA Auto Trade, LLC
484 Main St.
Talal Mhanna

HOLYOKE

El Cherufe
43 Chapin St.
Sara Orellana

Highlands Cards & Gift
903 Hampden St.
Earl Dandy III

Mister Bluster
46 Elmwood Ave.
Thomas Lund

A Taste of Mexico
50 Holyoke St.
Armando Chaires

LUDLOW

John Quill Automotive
542 Holyoke St.
John Quill

NORTHAMPTON

The Dish Collective
10 Aldrich St.
Rachel Rice

Coles Meadow Music
470 Coles Meadow Road
William Hunt Jr.

Northampton Athletic Club
306 King St.
Perry Messer, Judy Messer

Northeast Painting Associates Inc.
881 North King St.
Christopher Hellyar

Patrick Bella Game Studio
15 Orchard St.
Patrick Gaughan

Pinocchio Pizzeria
122 Main St.
Oscar Saravia

Robyn Brokos LMT Massage
16 Center St.
Robyn Brokos

The Vault
135 Main St.
Adam Hazel

PALMER

Lady Solstyce Designs
P.O. Box 183
J. Danusia Lokee-Braese

Seven Rails Auto Sales
1316 South Main St.
David Muir

Talbot’s Landscaping
54 Mount Dumplin Road
Ryan Talbot

SOUTHWICK

Susan’s Sanctuary Social Daycare
68 Powder Mill Road
Susan Drapeau

Tina Vieu-Zalowski
610 College Highway
Tina Vieu-Zalowski

SPRINGFIELD

Benson’s Bagels
598 Sumner Ave.
Yousef Hamedah

C.L. Cleaning Service
103 Spring St.
Elijah Lyles

Denail Music Group
44 High St.
Denail Group, LLC

The Home Team
1294 Worcester St.
Jesus Cedeno

Knots Indeed
63 Lakevilla Ave.
Rita Bartholomew

La Faverita Mini Mart
179 Walnut St.
Shazia Nizam

PITC Products
76 Palo Alto Road
Brandon Behnk

Plink Plunk Play
63 Lakevilla Ave.
Rita Bartholomew

Preferred Property Management
34 Seymour Ave.
Melissa Santiago

Prostar Courier Services
22 Healy St.
Luis Rodriguez

Tranquility Day Spa & Salon
1655 Boston Road
Charles Tran

Viera Thrift Shop
2625C Main St.
Noel Viera-Alejandro

Wonderland Cleaning Service
277 Frenbank Road
Amanda Vega

Worship Clothing
16 O’Connell St.
Sean Chaez

WARE

Hillside Farm
219 Babcock Tavern Road
Joseph Knight, Irene Kulas

Shop Motherhood Defined
167 Osborne Road
Kimberly Fox

Timeless Treasures
4 Woodland Heights
Barbara Rolla

WESTFIELD

Alo Saigon
116 Elm St.
Alo Saigon

Crafty Teachers
643 Holyoke Road
Crafty Teachers

EMN
19 Oakdale St.
Nadia Mocan

Floors for Less
22 Country Club Dr.
Floors for Less

Journey Massage & Wellness
33 Phillip Ave.
Jean Fisher

Law Office of Robert Walker
146 Elm St.
Bay State Title & Escrow, P.C.

Lifetime Tilers Inc.
565 North Road
Lifetime Tilers Inc.

Moylan’s Snow Removal
62 Janis Road
Ian Moylan

New Home Improvement
12 Conner Ave.
Anatolii Federiuc

TLC Social Strategy Corp.
29 Morningside Dr.
Jessica Gottsche

White Oak School
533 North Road
Massachusetts Foundation for Learning Disabilities

Willey Landscaping, LLC
260 Prospect St.
Dylan Willey

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Metal Craft Manufacturing
54 Myron St.
Peter Urbanek

Pillar to Post
109 Morton St.
Kyle Steinbock

R and D Marine, LLC
1654 Riverdale St.
Harold DeMarco Jr.

Super 8
1500 Riverdale St.
Dilip Rana

Supreme Brass and Aluminum
210 Windsor St.
Domenico Rettura

TJ Maxx #648
239 Memorial Ave.
Kristin Adams

VN Home Improvements
27 Craig Dr.
Vadim Botezat

Wicked Salon
338B Westfield St.
Arthur Hawk

WILBRAHAM

4L
19 Pearl Lane
James DeForest Jr.

A.C.T. Cleaning
207 Mountain Road
Marshall Robar

King
920 Stony Hill Road
Michael Matuszczak Jr.

Neighborhood Pizza
2421 Boston Road
Arvind Treyan, Ilyas Yanbul

Upland Farm
583 Main St.
Nancy Schechterle

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff February 6, 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

K2C2 Inc., 76 Pembroke Lane, Agawam, MA 01001. Scott Leven, same. To operate a bar restaurant.

EAST OTIS

Kti Restaurant Associates Inc., 1898 East Otis Road, East Otis, MA 01029. Peter D Sullivan, 9 Moreau Road, Tolland, MA 01034. Own and operate a restaurant and banquet facility.
LENOX

Leenies Paninis and More Inc., 17 Franklin St., Lenox, MA 01240. Darleen Zradi, same. Restaurant.

LEVERETT

Jamrog Hvac Inc., 481 Long Plain Road, Leverett, MA 01054. Nicole Zabko, same. HVAC service, repair, sales and installation.
PITTSFIELD

Integrastone Landscaping Inc., 21 Spadina Parkway, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Anne L Dunham, same. Landscaping.

SPRINGFIELD

Kitchen Counsel Inc., 270 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01105. Michael L Talmadge, same. Kitchen and bath renovations and installations.

Law Office of Coreen Goodwin Limited, 64 Donbray Road, Springfield, MA 01119. Coreen D Goodwin, same. Provide free and low cost legal services to low income clients.

Lucky Auto Sales Inc., 93-97 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01104. Robinson Betances, 91 Mooreland St., 2nd Floor, Springfield, MA 01104. Sale & repair of automobiles.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Lilly’s Lodge Inc., 9 Norman St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Dominic Pompi, 12 Laurel Ridge Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Bed and breakfast.

LSS Trucking Inc., 58 Lathrop St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Serghei Mineev, same. Transportation services.

WILBRAHAM

Lakay Building & Remodeling Inc., 749 Ridge Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Jason F. Pecoy, same. Construction, building and remodeling.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 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

Apple Valley Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $514,995
Buyer: Gary Epstein
Seller: Robert L. Pratt
Date: 12/28/17

BERNARDSTON

808 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Bradley J. Letourneau
Seller: Clifford C. Spatcher
Date: 12/28/17

61 Deane Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert A. Deane
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 12/18/17

COLRAIN

1 Church St.
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Megan N. Weller
Seller: Ann M. Martin
Date: 12/19/17

CONWAY

34 Academy Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Josephine Lally
Seller: Nicholas Potter
Date: 12/19/17

38 Academy Hill Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Josephine Lally
Seller: Nicholas Potter
Date: 12/19/17

201 Maple St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Scott Hoffman
Seller: William Sheehan
Date: 12/29/17

2701 Shelburne Falls Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $180,500
Buyer: Bear River Investments
Seller: Sara Logan
Date: 12/21/17

GILL

143 Barney Hale Road
Gill, MA 01354
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Nicole A. Coombs
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 12/29/17

GREENFIELD

12 Armory St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Claire Huttlinger
Seller: George R. Marchacos
Date: 12/26/17

117 Beacon St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Judith M. Maloney
Seller: Laurel J. Brocklesby
Date: 12/29/17

1 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jody P. James
Seller: PDV Inc.
Date: 12/29/17

22 Little Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jodie L. Suhl
Seller: Kempf, Jean P., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

86 Meridian St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: James A. Hazel
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/29/17

125 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,597,650
Buyer: Parmar Properties North
Seller: Shree Vinayak Inc.
Date: 12/29/17

33 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Dorothea L. Melnicoff
Seller: PDV Inc.
Date: 12/28/17

33 Norwood St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $171,963
Buyer: PDV Inc.
Seller: Jason M. Thompson
Date: 12/20/17

69 Oakland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Nancy Y Conant
Seller: Jeffrey I. Scroggin
Date: 12/22/17

49 Phyllis Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $291,000
Buyer: Yuriy Kovrizhnykh
Seller: Kenneth J. Cook
Date: 12/28/17

30 River St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Christopher H. Martenson
Seller: Robert G. Wallitis
Date: 12/28/17

98 River St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Darren S. Schmidt
Seller: George M. Sanford
Date: 12/19/17

35 Sauter Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Silvio Lima
Seller: Michael S. Mota
Date: 12/21/17

204 Wells St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Patricia Simmons
Seller: Laurie A. Newsome
Date: 12/20/17

LEYDEN

West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: S. Lisa Hayes
Seller: Damon, Edwin H. Jr. (Estate)
Date: 12/29/17

MONTAGUE

14-16 3rd St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: 108 Properties LLC
Seller: Steven W. Rossetti
Date: 12/27/17

79 7th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jesse Hall
Seller: David W. Bartlett
Date: 12/29/17

6 Gunn Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Cameron T. Gray
Seller: Trevor J. Allenby
Date: 12/28/17

43 Hillside Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Steven S. Gochinski
Seller: PDV Inc.
Date: 12/22/17

74 Montague St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: James E. Adams
Seller: Balboni, Robert H., (Estate)
Date: 12/19/17

NORTHFIELD

54 Pine St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Walter A. Smith
Seller: Donald B. Randall
Date: 12/28/17

ORANGE

136 Brookside Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: WM Realty Holdings NH LLC
Seller: BD Waterford Real Estate
Date: 12/22/17

53 Burrill Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Maureen D. Wright
Date: 12/22/17

167 East Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $493,000
Buyer: WM Realty Holdings NH LLC
Seller: BD Waterford Real Estate
Date: 12/22/17

3 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $164,500
Buyer: John A. Gallagher
Seller: Daniel Stoodley
Date: 12/22/17

SHUTESBURY

7 Oak Knoll
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Phil Potts Roaring Bluff
Seller: Aaron M. Snow
Date: 12/20/17

SUNDERLAND

41 South Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Vincent J. Tran
Seller: Michael A. Wissemann
Date: 12/29/17

WENDELL

9 Davis Turn Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Aaron M. Snow
Seller: David M. Beck
Date: 12/21/17

WHATELY

63 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Bailey
Seller: Wilcox Builders Inc.
Date: 12/22/17

100 State Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $700,000
Buyer: P&M Holding LLC
Seller: ALDT Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/17

31 Swamp Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: David J. Limero
Seller: Eileen Buckowski
Date: 12/20/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

84-86 Bridge St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $171,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. LLC
Seller: Frederick D. Fusco
Date: 12/19/17

5 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Devin T. Galloway
Seller: Mark R. Verville
Date: 12/29/17

Franklin St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Yegor Muravskiy
Seller: Shirley G. Drenzek
Date: 12/29/17

19 Horsham Place
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Mark L. Berthiaume
Seller: Robert L. Loomis
Date: 12/28/17

515 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Yegor Muravskiy
Seller: Shirley G. Drenzek
Date: 12/29/17

131-137 Moore St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Susan Grossberg
Seller: RAK Realty Assocs. LLC
Date: 12/29/17

703 North St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Andrei Klimov
Seller: Thomas J. Davis
Date: 12/29/17

326 North West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: William G. Grimaldi
Seller: Robert P. Ollari
Date: 12/22/17

51 Peros Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $194,900
Buyer: Marta M. Rodriguez
Seller: Teresa A. Frogameni
Date: 12/20/17

107 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Viktoriya Tikhomirova
Seller: Edward A. Walters-Zucco
Date: 12/29/17

521 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Breton
Seller: David J. Limero
Date: 12/20/17

371 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Southwick Street RT
Seller: Dion L. Berte
Date: 12/29/17

576 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: James K. Burghoff
Seller: Donna M. Santos
Date: 12/22/17

399-401 Springfield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Tina Nguyen
Seller: Geraldo V. Perez
Date: 12/20/17

1673 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Igor Banar
Seller: Carol J. Pananas
Date: 12/22/17

2 Westview Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $254,238
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Mikhail S. Sergeychik
Date: 12/21/17

17 Wilbert Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Klimoski
Seller: Kristen L. Buoniconti
Date: 12/29/17

BLANDFORD

6 Wyman Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: James Start
Seller: Ian T. McEwan
Date: 12/22/17

BRIMFIELD

167 Warren Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Gail L. West
Seller: Burnham, Patricia M., (Estate)
Date: 12/21/17

CHICOPEE

21 Academy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Filiau
Seller: Suzanne Murphy
Date: 12/29/17

6 Dejordy Lane
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Eugene R. Lapierre
Seller: David Geoffroy
Date: 12/29/17

428 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: John R. Wolowicz
Seller: Edward S. Wolowicz
Date: 12/21/17

19 Freedom St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Stephanie M. Marotte
Seller: Karen J. Chlosta
Date: 12/27/17

76 Lawndale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Veniamin Telelyuyev
Seller: Vasiliy Telelyuyev
Date: 12/22/17

15 Leclair Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: O’Connor Rentals LLC
Seller: Peter A. Desrosiers
Date: 12/29/17

49 Mary St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Eirielle Granger
Seller: Adrien F. Goulet
Date: 12/26/17

665 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Dowd
Seller: Lemieux, Janet E., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/17

49 Montgomery St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Nzabandora Appolinaire
Seller: MS Homes LLC
Date: 12/26/17

17 Moore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Stephen S. Storozuk
Seller: Lisa A. Lonczak
Date: 12/22/17

71 Nye St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Sylwia A. Boryczka
Seller: Deborah A. Kvarnstrom
Date: 12/29/17

7 Otis St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Adrian Cedeno
Seller: Jane M. Wysocki
Date: 12/28/17

40 Pickering St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: J. Townsend-Butterworth
Seller: David Abert
Date: 12/18/17

40 Plymouth St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Karen M. Boisjolie
Seller: Constance A. Houle
Date: 12/28/17

89 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Joshua Donohue
Seller: John E. Duda
Date: 12/29/17

35 Savory Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Todd A. Beaudoin
Seller: Kevin T. Laplante
Date: 12/22/17

22 Suzanne St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Steven J. Niedbala
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/18/17

58 Taft Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Gabriel Morales-Velez
Seller: Amy L. Guyott
Date: 12/22/17

164 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Derek T. Topulos
Seller: Scott M. Haselkorn
Date: 12/29/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

Baldwin St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Baldwin Street LLC
Seller: D&C Properties Inc.
Date: 12/22/17

11 Crescent Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Sarah E. Metcalf
Seller: Peter D. Abel
Date: 12/21/17

5 Donamor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Cynthia R. Palmer
Seller: Imogen Foster
Date: 12/20/17

14 High Meadow Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Robert A. Weishaus
Seller: Hal B. Jenson
Date: 12/29/17

6 Kelsey St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Michael C. Healey
Seller: Charles M. Healey
Date: 12/21/17

28 Kibbe Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Mark E. Evans
Seller: Brian M. McGrath
Date: 12/22/17

313 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Fairview Extend Care Services
Seller: Meadows Realty Holdings
Date: 12/28/17

7 Melwood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Donna M. Prather
Seller: Victor Degray
Date: 12/22/17

Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Love Of FT
Seller: William F. Johnson
Date: 12/21/17

43 Pembroke Terrace
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Ruben Vaidya
Seller: R. Bruce Snyder
Date: 12/29/17

472 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mariano Dross
Seller: Irving C. Ostrander
Date: 12/22/17

10 Silver Fox Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $323,839
Buyer: C&M Builders LLC
Seller: John F. Cassidy
Date: 12/19/17

23 Wilder Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Alan P. Coppolo
Seller: Dennis M. Welch
Date: 12/20/17

GRANVILLE

1572 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: David A. Burl
Seller: Anthony Melchionno
Date: 12/28/17

HAMPDEN

25 Kibbe Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $479,000
Buyer: Gregory W. Simonelli
Seller: Custom Homes Development
Date: 12/28/17

HOLLAND

10 Julia Ann Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Edward L. Fisher
Seller: David A. Lopez
Date: 12/29/17

HOLYOKE

94 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ileana M. Cruz
Seller: Donna W. Hoener
Date: 12/18/17

209 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Marcela Gebara
Seller: Melissa A. O’Connell
Date: 12/22/17

36 Elliot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $274,900
Buyer: Reinaldo Cruz
Seller: Steven J. Moran
Date: 12/21/17

25 Erie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Philip A. Momnie
Seller: Wesley Lukas
Date: 12/29/17

81 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Ray A. Phillips
Seller: William T. Lyle
Date: 12/18/17

330 Mackenzie Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kathryn J. Fleming
Seller: Bank Of America
Date: 12/29/17

1655 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Jane L. Rodrigue
Date: 12/21/17

1678 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Gallagher Properties LLC
Seller: Elizabeth A. Cartier
Date: 12/18/17

1698-1700 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Andrew R. Weibel
Seller: Champigny, Thomas R., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

158 Ontario Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Alexandro S. Laftsidis
Seller: Ernest E. Smith
Date: 12/20/17

9 Vadnais St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Ailin Borkowski
Seller: Maureen A. Connor
Date: 12/28/17

57 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $136,595
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Tina Leclair
Date: 12/28/17

44-46 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Max C. Hebert
Seller: Carolyn E. Henneman
Date: 12/20/17

LONGMEADOW

111 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $626,000
Buyer: Nehal P. Patel
Seller: Williams J. Dupont
Date: 12/18/17

71 Lawrence Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Gregory S. Diamond
Seller: Martin E. Upperton
Date: 12/22/17

863 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Chuan Lin
Seller: Timothy J. Bannon
Date: 12/29/17

270 Park Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $343,875
Buyer: Robert Kushner
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 12/18/17

550 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $681,000
Buyer: JBSB 550 Pinewood RT
Seller: Patti G. Glenn
Date: 12/21/17

80 Primrose Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Katz
Seller: Lawrence B. Katz
Date: 12/29/17

LUDLOW

38 Circuit Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $176,278
Buyer: Melissa L. Smith
Seller: Mark J. Reilly
Date: 12/22/17

134 Colonial Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $317,615
Buyer: Linda E. Bourcier RET
Seller: Artur D. Demoura
Date: 12/22/17

24 Holy Cross Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Colm E. Landers
Seller: Mary A. Driscoll
Date: 12/29/17

115 Howard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Kimberly A. Pellegrini
Date: 12/27/17

371 Miller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Pio
Seller: M&G Investors LLC
Date: 12/26/17

630 West St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: E&G Joint Venture NT
Seller: Aimee Y Arizmendi-Pagan
Date: 12/27/17

36 Williams St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Hussein T. Alsammaraee
Seller: Lucille K. Hancock
Date: 12/20/17

MONSON

20 Chestnut St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Boyer
Seller: Michele D. Byrne
Date: 12/27/17

3 Country Club Lane
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Thomas D. Piendak
Seller: David Z Podworski
Date: 12/20/17

32 Main St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: BG Real Estate Inc.
Seller: Robert S. Dix
Date: 12/29/17

PALMER

152-156 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Robert A. Smus
Seller: Warren H. Spears
Date: 12/22/17

215 Burlingame Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Keith E. Leaning
Seller: Ronald G. Belling
Date: 12/29/17

7 Desimone Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Paul Eusebio
Seller: Peter D. Baruffaldi
Date: 12/21/17

61 East Palmer Park Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank USA
Seller: Kelly L. Robbins
Date: 12/28/17

153 Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Wess F. Jarvis
Seller: William W. Gravel
Date: 12/22/17

7 Kelly Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Collin Vartanian
Seller: Aram Vartanian
Date: 12/29/17

1427 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Gaoli LLC
Seller: David Chau
Date: 12/22/17

9 South St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Charles G. Nothe
Seller: James F. Kapinos
Date: 12/19/17

42-48 Stewart St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Edward J. Philbrook
Date: 12/29/17

SOUTHWICK

185 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Elizabeth Gomez
Date: 12/19/17

12 Hunters Ridge Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: J. A. Santos-Villanueva
Seller: Richard D. Bossie
Date: 12/29/17

33 Miller Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $205,500
Buyer: Denise A. Dorazio
Seller: William W. Motyl
Date: 12/22/17

283 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Felix
Seller: Dorothy R. Cauthen
Date: 12/29/17

SPRINGFIELD

100-102 Abbe Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Luis G. Vergara
Seller: Edward Boczon
Date: 12/22/17

93 Agnes St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Maxine D. Moultrie
Seller: Connie L. Johnson
Date: 12/28/17

6 Andrew St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

41 Ansara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Michelle L. Bilodeau
Date: 12/20/17

90 Atwater Road
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: J. R. Villanueva-Figueroa
Seller: Nahabed L. Charkoudian
Date: 12/27/17

71 Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Rawal Realty LLC
Seller: Glory Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/17

73-R Avon Place
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Rawal Realty LLC
Seller: Glory Realty LLC
Date: 12/29/17

34-36 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

65 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,012,250
Buyer: 65 Belmont Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

102-104 Blaine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Anthony Thornton
Seller: Mark B. Pease
Date: 12/28/17

819 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Christopher C. Walker
Seller: Timothy Flouton
Date: 12/29/17

45 Burnside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Omotunde M. Bailey
Seller: Randy E. Nick
Date: 12/19/17

122 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $4,800,000
Buyer: 3 Chestnut LLC
Seller: 122 Chestnut LLC
Date: 12/29/17

151-157 Chestnut St.
Springfield, MA 01103
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Chestnut Acquisitions LLC
Seller: Ciocca Construction Corp.
Date: 12/28/17

32-34 Continental St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Edid T. Figueroa-Santiago
Seller: Henry J. Vargas
Date: 12/19/17

31 Cottonwood Lane
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Matthew P. David
Seller: Catherine E. Adornato
Date: 12/28/17

79 Dana St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Felix Rosado
Seller: Lisa Santaniello
Date: 12/19/17

11 Derryfield Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Shavone L. Gauthier
Seller: Bryar, Phyllis H., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/17

178 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Amanda Duda
Seller: Chad Lynch
Date: 12/18/17

48 Drexel St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Andrea Martinez
Seller: Richardo James
Date: 12/21/17

19 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Shelby R. Bouchard
Seller: Christian B. Wiernasz
Date: 12/21/17

42 End St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Firas I. Kotaich
Seller: Junior Properties LLC
Date: 12/28/17

33 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

80 Greaney St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Arelis Roy
Seller: Megazzini FT
Date: 12/29/17

141 Hadley St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Kari A. Stewart
Seller: Lori A. Blocher
Date: 12/29/17

16 Harkness Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Katie E. Byrne
Seller: Tina Forbes
Date: 12/22/17

44 Herman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Elsie M. Rodriguez
Seller: Ethep P. Donahue
Date: 12/29/17

26 Huntington St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Nicholas R. Dejesus
Seller: Christopher Michniewicz
Date: 12/22/17

125 Ithaca St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Amanda J. Hill
Seller: Ting Chang
Date: 12/29/17

45 Kimberly Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $124,100
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Patrick Gonzalez
Date: 12/19/17

7 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: David A. Rivera
Seller: Donald H. Ayotte
Date: 12/22/17

17 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $1,012,250
Buyer: 65 Belmont Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

288 Locust St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

75 Lyons St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: C. M. Fernandez-Garcia
Seller: Kavork M. Merigian
Date: 12/19/17

3111 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Zahoor U. Haq
Seller: GDK Spring Realty LLC
Date: 12/27/17

79 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Michael P. Riggins
Seller: Constance H. Ryder
Date: 12/22/17

206 Marsden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $116,450
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Nikia M. McCoy
Date: 12/20/17

24 Michigan St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Noel Twagiramungu
Seller: Tiara L. Warren
Date: 12/26/17

70 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Vaycheslav Foksha
Seller: Sean F. Curran
Date: 12/21/17

N/A
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Maria C. Lopez
Seller: Joan Lupa
Date: 12/21/17

7 Naismith St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Edwin Torres
Seller: Franciso Bruno
Date: 12/29/17

17 Northway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $147,900
Buyer: Roger Francis
Seller: Agnes Kearon
Date: 12/21/17

39 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Drama Studio Inc.
Seller: Episcopal Missions of Western Mass.
Date: 12/22/17

752 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $1,250,000
Buyer: Kasa Springfield Realty
Seller: H&S Olson Of Springfield
Date: 12/27/17

69 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Lazy Valley Winery Inc.
Seller: WN Management LLC
Date: 12/27/17

11-13 Pauline St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Extremely Clean 2 LLC
Seller: Michael Paton
Date: 12/29/17

66 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Rosemary Perez
Seller: Sigmund C. Barnes
Date: 12/22/17

25 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Anthony Santiago
Seller: Tooker, John S. Jr. (Estate)
Date: 12/19/17

42 Redstone Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,900
Buyer: Ashley M. McFarlane
Seller: Jacob P. Goodin
Date: 12/22/17

304 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $164,900
Buyer: Lisa A. Folvi
Seller: Kenny Nguyen
Date: 12/28/17

120 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Miguel Acosta
Seller: Chappella Hernandez
Date: 12/19/17

118 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $116,300
Buyer: Brett A. Staples
Seller: Nelson Santos
Date: 12/22/17

17 Sherwood Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jonathan A. Goldman
Seller: Pamela A. Greaney
Date: 12/27/17

81 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Ryan Walsh
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 12/29/17

17 Silvia St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Mohamed Smaili
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 12/29/17

886-892 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

50-52 Stebbins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: John E. Harley
Seller: Gihad A. Awkal
Date: 12/22/17

73-75 Sterling St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Jens Martinez
Seller: Richard Decoteau
Date: 12/22/17

76 Strong St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Chatherine Y. Brantley
Seller: Mirna Chennaoui
Date: 12/22/17

1179 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $121,600
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Beneficial Mass Inc.
Date: 12/29/17

14 Taber St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Debra Deleon
Seller: Errol L. Holloway
Date: 12/29/17

249 Talmadge Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,350
Buyer: Travis A. Greeley
Seller: James Fiore
Date: 12/26/17

Timothy Circle
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Mario Nascimento
Seller: Wendy S. Mascaro
Date: 12/22/17

110 Treetop Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Nelson Santos
Seller: Kristin Wampler
Date: 12/22/17

104-106 Washington Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Gerson Souza
Seller: Nancy Conway
Date: 12/28/17

71 Wexford St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: William Hollwedel
Seller: Joel T. Senez
Date: 12/19/17

114 William St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Isidoro R. Sanchez
Seller: Fernando J. Lucio
Date: 12/29/17

98-100 Woodside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Fabian L. Holness
Seller: Onyx Investments LLC
Date: 12/20/17

183 Woodside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $3,687,750
Buyer: BMG Holdings LLC
Seller: Lorilee 1 LLC
Date: 12/19/17

614-616 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Field Group Holdings LLC
Seller: Sylvia M. Maynard
Date: 12/29/17

177 Wrentham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Hawa N. Busolo
Seller: Joseph L. Harris
Date: 12/29/17

WALES

10 Shaw Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $268,900
Buyer: Steven E. Frank
Seller: Tatyana Y Komarova
Date: 12/28/17

32 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Ricky J. Mustion
Seller: Wendy V. Johnson
Date: 12/29/17

24 Woodland Dr.
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Diblasi
Seller: Edward L. Fisher
Date: 12/29/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

13 Alderbrook Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Heritage Ventures LLC
Seller: Bank Of New York Mellon
Date: 12/21/17

60 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Tek Gautam
Seller: Sean L. Poirier
Date: 12/28/17

17 Blossom Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $162,100
Buyer: Stephen Buynicki
Seller: William F. Bennett
Date: 12/29/17

16 Bonair Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Murat Selim
Seller: Justin H. Carr
Date: 12/22/17

7 Bond St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Peter A. Slepchuk
Seller: Ryan M. Walsh
Date: 12/29/17

89 Burke Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Marc H. Gendron
Seller: Naura C. Lutat
Date: 12/21/17

63 Elm Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $151,672
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Tammy Lamountain
Date: 12/19/17

25 Fox St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Abdul AlQaisy
Seller: Brian W. Clark
Date: 12/22/17

29 Neptune Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Christopher McRobbie
Seller: Kevin P. Malloy
Date: 12/18/17

130 Pine St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Mykola Persanov
Seller: MHFA
Date: 12/28/17

176 Woodbrook Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: John A. Peterson
Seller: Joseph C. Kelley
Date: 12/21/17

WESTFIELD

76 Alexander Place
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Stephen L. Thomas
Seller: Amanda R. Collins
Date: 12/29/17

189 Barbara St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Suzanne M. James
Seller: Stephen F. Cook
Date: 12/29/17

Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: DDLP Development LLC
Seller: Edward F. Szuba
Date: 12/21/17

289 Buck Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Alexandr Botyan
Date: 12/27/17

30 Cara Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Paul G. Piquette
Seller: Dawn L. Obitz
Date: 12/18/17

16 Casimir St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,144
Buyer: Nicholas A. Maratea
Seller: Terence P. Bray
Date: 12/22/17

12 Cortez St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Damon A. Blanchette
Seller: Stephanie M. Marotte
Date: 12/21/17

193 Falley Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Kim E. Clifton
Seller: Helen Vardakas
Date: 12/29/17

23 Family Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: Jacob T. Allen
Seller: Nicholas Johnson
Date: 12/21/17

120 Franklin St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Sanaa Oprecht
Seller: Jeffrey W. Jason
Date: 12/22/17

40 Granville Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Bruce Scott
Seller: Gary E. Russolillo
Date: 12/29/17

204 Hillside Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Szalankiewicz
Seller: Mark A. Szalankiewicz
Date: 12/22/17

340 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: City Of Westfield
Seller: Patricia A. Madamas
Date: 12/20/17

50 Loomis Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jessica Kelso
Seller: Luis E. Santos
Date: 12/28/17

20 Malone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Kyle M. Amberman
Seller: Jason M. Seybold
Date: 12/27/17

33 Morningside Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Alexandrea M. Rees
Seller: Jeffrey W. Gilmer
Date: 12/22/17

77 Moseley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Ruslan S. Kravchenko
Seller: Craig A. McRobbie
Date: 12/18/17

20 Myrtle Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Carolyn M. Wall
Seller: Tina M. Benson
Date: 12/28/17

North Westfield St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Michael J. McElligott
Seller: John D. West
Date: 12/29/17

27 Noble Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,001
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Angelo Rivera
Date: 12/27/17

119 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Nadine M. Cignoni
Seller: Jesse Babcock
Date: 12/28/17

68 Plantation Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Mark C. Bydlak
Date: 12/18/17

15 Smith Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Tina Benson
Seller: Jessica Kelso
Date: 12/28/17

700 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $145,800
Buyer: Mount Tom Properties LLC
Seller: Michael F. Szenda
Date: 12/26/17

89 Sunset Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Ellen M. Unsderfer
Seller: Matthew B. Osowski
Date: 12/20/17

WILBRAHAM

36 Decorie Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: David Z Podworski
Seller: Mark A. Butterfield
Date: 12/20/17

11 Grassy Meadow Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $468,000
Buyer: Jeffrey B. Iafrati
Seller: Miriam J. Siegel
Date: 12/29/17

9 Millbrook Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $323,000
Buyer: Maureen L. Obrien
Seller: S. Bertolacini & B. Mann TR
Date: 12/28/17

115 Soule Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Shaughn Dermody-Cadieux
Seller: Pamela S. Wallace
Date: 12/22/17

47 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Miriam Siegel
Seller: Melissa A. Donohue
Date: 12/29/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

16 Alpine Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: Alicia K. Kuzia
Seller: Lauren A. McCarthy
Date: 12/29/17

870 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Alexandra Bradspies
Seller: Snyder, Mary S., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

99 Chestnut St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Owen Shufeldt
Seller: Freiband, Evelyn, (Estate)
Date: 12/21/17

156 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $264,610
Buyer: Sonja Kadziolka
Seller: Catherine E. Bell
Date: 12/18/17

160 East Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $494,000
Buyer: James Cuomo
Seller: Alka Indurkhya
Date: 12/29/17

23 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $590,000
Buyer: Arya Mazumdar
Seller: Chun I. Song
Date: 12/22/17

109 Potwine Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Robert W. Adair
Seller: Elizabeth G. Horvay
Date: 12/21/17

870 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $437,500
Buyer: Karl E. Zimmerman
Seller: Margaret A. Riley
Date: 12/18/17

258 Strong St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Boyoung Seo
Seller: Sun-Hee Kim
Date: 12/22/17

2 Wintergreen Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Natalie McKeon IRT
Seller: John A. Tesauro
Date: 12/22/17

BELCHERTOWN

99 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Jeffrey W. Stpeter
Seller: Byron L. Miltz
Date: 12/22/17

30 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Rachel Mandel
Seller: Robert T. Beauchamp
Date: 12/28/17

884 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: American Advisors Group
Seller: Robert C. Follette
Date: 12/26/17

175 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: H. Scott Grondin
Seller: Gary L. Brougham
Date: 12/21/17

166 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Katherine R. Polanco
Seller: Alfred A. Benoit
Date: 12/29/17

328 Old Enfield Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Capell
Seller: M. T. Bergeron-Cichaski
Date: 12/18/17

160 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $299,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Harris
Seller: Jackson Brothers Property
Date: 12/26/17

245 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alexandra M. Weigel
Seller: George B. Jackson
Date: 12/28/17

350 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Whiteley
Seller: Musaddak J. Alhabeeb
Date: 12/29/17

60 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Slate
Seller: Cynthia K. Schneider
Date: 12/27/17

EASTHAMPTON

13 Bayberry Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $423,000
Buyer: Stanley Gajda
Seller: John J. Hasper
Date: 12/28/17

7 Hannum Brook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: Samora, Eunice M., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

6 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Bernhard K. Kober
Seller: Kober, Bernhard W., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

13 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $381,500
Buyer: Martin W. Fleming
Seller: Shirlee B. Williams
Date: 12/19/17

15 Wilton Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Gregory R. Blackburn
Seller: Thomas E. Whiteley
Date: 12/29/17

GOSHEN

25 Aberdeen Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Mary C. Colwell
Seller: Luanne B. Knox FT
Date: 12/29/17

GRANBY

143 Chicopee St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Leonard Camano
Seller: Mark L. Drapeau
Date: 12/22/17

131 School St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Dennis
Seller: 131school Street NT
Date: 12/21/17

HADLEY

9 East St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $394,835
Buyer: Michael J. Lengieza
Seller: East Street Commons LLC
Date: 12/22/17

152 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Lynn C. McKenna
Seller: James V. Foley
Date: 12/29/17

HATFIELD

28 Linseed Road
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Francis C. Lyman
Seller: Matthew N. Lyman
Date: 12/18/17

8 School St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $451,407
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Carla J. Brannan
Date: 12/19/17

117 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Wind River Properties LLC
Seller: Ursula M. Donaldson
Date: 12/28/17

HUNTINGTON

15 Bromley Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: 15 Bromley Road Land TR
Seller: Charles A. Blackman TR
Date: 12/22/17

114 Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Christofer Thrasher
Seller: Andrew B. McCaul
Date: 12/26/17

208 Norwich Lake
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Sarah E. White
Seller: Richard W. Wiernasz
Date: 12/28/17

NORTHAMPTON

50 Avis Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Timothy R. Johnson
Seller: Michael J. Dibrindisi
Date: 12/29/17

65 Baker Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: David Butts
Seller: Josland & Associates PC
Date: 12/22/17

36 Beattie Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Matthew T. Donovan
Seller: Phyllis J. Maggiolino
Date: 12/19/17

20 Bridge Road #25
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $675,513
Buyer: Roy G. Jinks
Seller: Bridge Road LLC
Date: 12/22/17

93 Cahillane Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $170,300
Buyer: Matthew A. Motamedi
Seller: Elise M. Russell
Date: 12/18/17

76 Gothic St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Melnik
Seller: Roger A. Walaszek
Date: 12/20/17

44 Graves Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Black Dogs LLC
Seller: Noho Partners LLP
Date: 12/28/17

41 Henry St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nancy L. Bak
Seller: Bak 2008 RET
Date: 12/22/17

7 Higgins Way
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $641,568
Buyer: Patricia J. Aslin
Seller: Sturbridge Development
Date: 12/22/17

28 Maple Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Kysa Nygreen
Seller: Mark A. Sayre
Date: 12/20/17

12 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $233,174
Buyer: V. Mortgage REO 2 LLC
Seller: Monica T. Toomey
Date: 12/22/17

110 Market St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Timothy S. Cotton
Date: 12/18/17

256 Pleasant St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,055,000
Buyer: Lumber Yard Northampton
Seller: Valley Community Development Corp.
Date: 12/28/17

193 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Ilene Berezin
Seller: Dora M. Onhilevich
Date: 12/20/17

282 Spring St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Steven M. Sanderson
Seller: Roger P. Clark
Date: 12/19/17

65 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $560,000
Buyer: APE Realty LLC
Seller: Josephine F. Cavallari TR
Date: 12/29/17

88 Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Denmark Property Group
Seller: Hospital Hill Development
Date: 12/19/17

54 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $644,000
Buyer: Andrew S. Leland
Seller: Charles Mick
Date: 12/19/17

101 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Trysquare LLC
Seller: Edward J. Grady
Date: 12/28/17

38 Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $296,500
Buyer: Marvin Cable
Seller: Lucille R. Crowther
Date: 12/20/17

SOUTH HADLEY

16 Berwyn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Ryan Kennedy
Seller: Moore, James J. Sr., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

16 Doane Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Guilmette
Seller: Durand, Mary K., (Estate)
Date: 12/22/17

281 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Robin D. Giroux
Seller: Rehm Family Properties
Date: 12/28/17

2 Hillside Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Thomas G. Poole
Seller: Casey Belieu
Date: 12/28/17

9 Hillcrest Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Stephen S. Templeton
Seller: Gail B. Fitzgerald
Date: 12/20/17

20 Meadow Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Rondeau
Seller: Nelen FT
Date: 12/22/17

3 Tigger Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Brendan P. Cronin
Seller: Matthew T. Lapinski
Date: 12/29/17

SOUTHAMPTON

43 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,250
Buyer: Kevin J. Evelti
Seller: Roger E. Jette
Date: 12/29/17

46 High St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Caryl J. McPherson
Seller: Janet L. Johnston
Date: 12/28/17

45 Pleasant St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Wynter H. Howland
Seller: William D&E A. Schaffer TR
Date: 12/29/17

Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Bacis
Seller: James R. Labrie
Date: 12/19/17

6 Woodmar Lane
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Howard A. Koski
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 12/27/17

WARE

16 Coldbrook Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Michael Messier
Seller: Benchmark Custom Homes
Date: 12/20/17

7 Kelly Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Collin Vartanian
Seller: Aram Vartanian
Date: 12/29/17

WILLIAMSBURG

7 Laurel Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Jason C. Harder
Seller: FNMA
Date: 12/28/17

100 Petticoat Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Brian Moriarty
Seller: Richard A. Barnard
Date: 12/21/17

6 Williams St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Brittany Superba
Seller: Greenwood, Richard E., (Estate)
Date: 12/29/17

WESTHAMPTON

177 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Brian McLain
Seller: Sequoia Properties LLC
Date: 12/29/17

Pine Island Lake #46
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Laura A. Pompei
Seller: Hart FT
Date: 12/22/17

Pine Island Lake #46A
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Laura A. Pompei
Seller: Hart FT
Date: 12/22/17

Pine Island Lake #47
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Laura A. Pompei
Seller: Hart FT
Date: 12/22/17

26 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael D. Tiskus
Seller: Stanne, Anthony J., (Estate)
Date: 12/28/17

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 2018

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Calderon-Perez, Jessica
97 April Lane
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/17

Caplette, Robert W.
15 Arbor Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/17

Couture, Joseph A.
Couture, Kelly J.
23 State St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/22/17

Deyo, Kevin P.
547 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/17

Dones, David
48 Melvin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/21/17

Fiorentino, Alexandria Lee
26 Ogden St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Hayes, Kenneth S.
30 Center St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/17

Healey, Carolyn A.
15 Livingstone Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/29/17

Jones, Christopher Scott
Jones, Leah Michelle
161 Memory Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/17

Josephson, Scott R.
Josephson, Diane L.
37 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Joslyn, Sandra E.
129 Taylor St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/26/17

Kiendzior, Danielle M.
a/k/a Paquin, Danielle M.
37 Edward Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/19/17

Lusty, William Joseph
430 Old Warren Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Miller, Moses D.
167 Main St.
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/22/17

Paulino, Pablo J.
4 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Pickard, Matthew J.
256 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/22/17

Richardson, Ronald Roger
331 Cold Spring Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/28/17

Ruhmkorff, Samuel G.
125 Black Birch Trail
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Santiago-Roman, Iraida Estrella
Greenfield Gardens
21 Harris Court
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/29/17

Sideris, Argiris C.
a/k/a Sideris, Archie C.
40 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/29/17

Sound Solution and Auto Sports
Pacheco, William R.
Pacheco, Rebecca L.
115 Carroll St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Stone, Maura L.
a/k/a Lightsey, Maura Walpole
a/k/a Stone, Maura W.
20 Gilead St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/21/17

Veal, Eddie O.
PO Box 51491
Indian Orchard, MA 01115
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 12/26/17

Zaleski, David Lewis
Zaleski, Ann Marie
20 Prospect St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 12/27/17

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 2018

DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Pizza House of Amherst
17 Montague Road
Francisco Perez

Sev Kolysko
48 North Pleasant St., Suite 205
Seweryn Kolysko

Small Batch Books
493 South Pleasant St.
Fred Levine

TR Designs
43 Wildflower Dr.
Natasha Friedman

CHICOPEE

Alansari Auto Sales & Repair
926 Front St.
Abdull Whab Mustafa

Springfield Automotive Partners, LLC
295 Burnett Road
Peter Wirth

Yankee Glass Inc.
450 New Ludlow Road
Roy Sabourin

DEERFIELD

Brookside Cemetery
10 South Main St.
William Leno

Deerfield’s International Market
261 Greenfield Road
Tenzin Bhuti Rinchen

River Bend Farm
44A South Main St.
Richard Wysk

EASTHAMPTON

Beaudry Home Improvement
117 Ferry St.
Matthew Beaudry

Suite 3
180 Pleasant St.
David DelVecchio, Brian Scanlon

Tech Cavalry
180 Pleasant St.
David DelVecchio, Brian Scanlon

EAST LONGMEADOW

A.B.E. Chimney
111 Millbrook Dr.
Michael Ardrukonis

All Things Metal
15 Ainslie Dr.
Bruce Mackechnie

JB’s Ice Cream
622 North Main St.
Jeffrey Buzzelle

GREENFIELD

Arising Embodiment Healing Arts
50 Chapman St., Suite 2
Karla Muise

Beijing Restaurant of Greenfield Inc.
45 Main St.
Hui Chen

Doggie Dips & Clips
278 Federal St.
Karen Baker

Elizabeth Home
5-7 Congress St.
7 Congress St. Inc.

Fitness Through Cycling
306 High St.
Patricia Clements

Harper’s Store
404 Colrain Road
William Valvo

Namaste Nepalese/Indian Restaurant
286 Main St.
Saphal Singh Rana Magar

OCR, LLC
166 Federal St.
Marc Houlihan

HADLEY

Candy Stand
367 Russell St.
Syed Ali

Moe’s Southwest Grill
379 Russell St.
Sagar Shah

Panera Bread
351 Russell St.
PR Restaurants, LLC

Western MA Family Golf
294 Russell St.
Hollrock Engineering Inc.

HAMPDEN

A to Z Auto Sales Service
83 North Monson Road
Rebecca Paquette, Anthony Paquette

HOLYOKE

Executive Vending
154 Rock Valley Road
John LaRose

Fun Star
50 Holyoke St.
David Leichus

Onix Landscaping
329 Beech St.
Onix Gonzalez

Tri State Golf Marketing
72 Old Jarvis Ave.
Jerome Nomakeo

LUDLOW

Jeffrey’s Suit Rack
287 East St.
Jeffrey Clemons Sr.

NORTHAMPTON

Alchemy Healing Center
17 New South St., #104
Leta Herman, Jaye McElroy

Born Perfect
17 New South St., #104
Leta Herman, Jaye McElroy

Criminal Defense Northampton
94 King St.
Kevin Kelley

Karuna Center for Yoga and Healing Arts
25 Main St.
Paul Menard

Northampton Tire and Auto Service
182 King St.
Kurt Zimmerman

Somewhere Is Here
17 New South St., #104
Leta Herman, Jaye McElroy

Toward Harmony Tai Chi & Qigong
16 Center St., Suite 527
Charles Ryan

PALMER

CKS
46 Wilbraham Road
Kevin Kolakowski

County Corner Citgo Inc.
5 Springfield St.
Peter McKearney

Mass Biofuels Co.
15 Old Farm Road
Joseph Turek

SOUTHWICK

57 Hair, LLC
610 College Highway, Suite 12A
Adam Oliveri

Southwick Computer Repair
4 Island Pond Road
Robert Cranston

SPRINGFIELD

350 Grill
350 Worthington St.
Sherri Lynn Via

AAW Removals
94 Grover St.
Anthony Alonzo

AGS X Press
15 Crow Lane
Kavon Smith

Alcogen Engineering Solutions
12 Steuben St.
Amir Hasan

AMG Retail I, LLC
707 Dickinson St.
AMG Retail I, LLC

Elegant Barbershop
135-137 Boston Road
Pedro Genao

Express Auto Sales Inc.
1103-1107 State St.
Amjad Hussain

Fancy Nails
1655 Boston Road
Thi Tai

Gemini Property Management
127 Carnavon Circle
Rickford Fraser

Love Nails Inc.
1349 Allen St.
Chun Ri Zhao

Michelman Law Offices
1333 East Columbus Ave.
Jay Michelman

Milliam Jewelry & More
92 Fieldston St.
Milliam Bermudez

Monsoon Roastery
143 Main St.
Timothy Monson

Red Oak Properties
66 Cumberland St.
Alexandre Pazmandy

Renee’s Visuals Three
55 Marengo Park
Renee’s Flowers

Sprint
1300 Boston Road
Sprint Spectrum, LP

Tiny Tykes Daycare
77 Fisher St.
Rosany Santiago

WARE

Apex Automotive
96 West St.
Jason Thomas

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
352 Palmer Road
Jay Benge

Ware Built Timber Frame
19 Sheehy Road
Eric Moulton

Ware Service Center
290 Palmer Road
Joe Pocai

WEST SPRINGFIELD

A2 Business Services
5 Sunnyside St.
Jeanette Brennan

Balise Mazda
635 Riverdale St.
Balise Motor Sales

Bliny Crepes Tea House
261 Union St.
Arturas Ribinskas

Ezee Mart
622 Kings Highway
Ezee Shop Inc.

Girard LP
1343 Riverdale St.
Charles Mercier

Jason Freitag Electrician
355 Lancaster Ave.
Jason Freitag

Joe’s Landscaping
62 Worthen St.
Joseph Schmidt

Kelly Bouchard, DMD, PC
103 Van Deene Ave.
Kelly Bouchard

WILBRAHAM

Battlefront Pro Wrestling
15 Bartlett Court
Daniel Gore

The Bilberry Salon
2141 Boston Road
Laura Grondin

Hypnosis for Life
14 West Colonial Road
David Preto

Life Care Center of Wilbraham
2399 Boston Road
Dennis Lopata

State & Bond, LLC
215 Stony Hill Road
Steven Barton

Exceeding Their Entrepreneurial Goals

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 2018

Opinion

Editorial

Over the past 22 years, BusinessWest has had a number of intriguing recipients of its Top Entrepreneur award.

Many would fall in the category of ‘traditional’ when it comes to entrepreneurs, including last year’s honoree, Paul Kozub, creator and president of V-One Vodka, and the 2015 recipients, the second and third generations of the D’Amour family, owners of Big Y supermarkets.

But some honorees would definitely be considered non-traditional, or outside the box (there’s an entrepreneurial term). These would include former Springfield Technical Community College President Andrew Scibelli, who, among other things, created the Technology Park across from the main campus at the start of this century. That term ‘non-traditional’ would also describe former Cooley Dickinson Hospital President Craig Melin, who not only led that institution back from the financial brink, but spearheaded the creation of a number of cutting-edge programs.

At first blush, it might seem fair to label this year’s honoree — the owners and managers of the Springfield Thunderbirds — to be a non-traditional selection, or at least a combination of both. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine the Red Sox being named Top Entrepreneurs, or the Alabama Crimson Tide, for that matter.

But this team’s owners and managers exemplify all the basic tenets of entrepreneurship — from risk taking to meeting a recognized need within the market; from introducing a new product to thinking outside the box (there’s that phrase again).

Wait, introducing a new product? Hockey isn’t a new product. Yes, and that’s a point we’ll come back to in a minute.

First, the risk-taking part. It was a calculated risk, but a risk nonetheless. After all, when the owners of the Springfield Falcons decided to move the team to Arizona, there were many in this region saying that Greater Springfield was not a hockey town and could not support a professional sports team.

They put their faith in Springfield native Nate Costa, a veteran administrator with the American Hockey League who had previously gained significant experience in group sales and other aspects of team management and promotion with the league’s franchise in San Antonio.”

But a group of owners, led by Paul Picknelly, owner of Monarch Place, decided that Springfield not only needed a hockey team at this critical time in its history — with MGM already building its casino and several other forms of progress in evidence — but that it would support one as well.

They put their faith in Springfield native Nate Costa, a veteran administrator with the American Hockey League who had previously gained significant experience in group sales and other aspects of team management and promotion with the league’s franchise in San Antonio.

He came to Springfield with a game plan, and it called for bringing a lot more than hockey to the residents of this region.

Indeed, he and his front-office team have delivered experiences, rather than three periods of hockey. These experiences have included live music, special promotions (a Star Wars-themed night, wrestling greats in attendance, and bring your dog to the game, for example), and tributes to some of the sport’s greats (like Willie Oree) and the legacy of hockey in Springfield.

This is thinking outside the box, and it culminated with bringing Red Sox legend David Ortiz to the MassMutual Center in November for a night they’ll be talking about for years.

As for those owners, they didn’t just buy the team and hand the keys to Costa. They’ve invested time, energy, and imagination to the task of bringing people to the MassMutual Center — and bringing them back repeatedly — and building the brand they’ve created.

Call it teamwork, another one of those fundamentals of entrepreneurship.

All of them are on display with the Thunderbirds, a team that has captured the region’s attention and held onto it by doing what all good entrepreneurs do — finding ways to continuously improve and deliver what the customer wants and needs.

An outside-the-box choice for Top Entrepreneur? Maybe, but not really. This is just a good business success story. v

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 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.

AMHERST

Hyperion Ives Capital Inc., 433 West St., Suite 7, Amherst, MA 01002. Nick Stern, same. Wealth management.

CHICOPEE

INF Contractors Inc., 337 Hampden St., Chicopee, MA 01013. Kyle Rosa, same. General contracting, construction.

LUDLOW

Head to Toe Day Spa Inc., 36 East St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Dan Yun Huang, same. Spa store.

NORTHFIELD

Harrison Anglers Inc., 232 Old Vernon Road, Northfield, MA 01360. Thomas E Harrison, same. Fishing guide services.

SPRINGFIELD

Iglesia Cubierta Con El Manta De Jesus Inc., 109 Tiffany St., Springfield, MA 01108. Elizabeth Perez-Villamil, same. Non-profit organization, church-related activities.

TURNERS FALLS

Hug Your Student Debt Inc., 348 Montague City Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376. Frances Rahaim Ph.D., same. Student debt assistance.

WESTFIELD

Harry Dhamotra 06 Inc., 45 Montgomery St., Westfield, MA 01085. Harish Kumar, same. Cell phone accessories store.

I.P.O. Concrete Service Inc., 289 Buck Pond Road, Westfield, MA 01085. Ivan Okhrimenko, same. Installation and repair of concrete flatwork.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

HGL Transport Inc., 59 Lowell St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Khakim Kasimov, same. Long-haul trucking business.

IG Transportation Inc., 1111 Westfield St. Apt C4, West Springfield, MA 01089. Vyacheslav Babinov, same. Trucking.

Hot Brass Inc., 1050 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Edward David Knapik, 17 Beauview Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Sporting retail and indoor range.

The Opioid Crisis and the Workplace

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 2018

Opinion

By Dr. Deborah Happ

Asurvey recently released by the National Safety Council reveals that more than 70% of workplaces are feeling the negative effects of the opioid-abuse epidemic. Nearly 40% of employers said employees are missing work due to abuse of painkillers, with roughly the same percent reporting employee abuse of the drugs on the job.

However, only a small percentage of those with opioid or other substance use disorders ask for help or receive it. And that’s costing employers around $10 billion annually from absenteeism, according the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Here are four ways you can address substance addiction in your workplace:

• Create a non-stigmatizing workplace. One way to influence more people to seek help is to convince them that getting treatment is the smartest thing to do. By talking about addiction like any other disease, you silence the stigma and allow people to realize it’s all right to ask for help.

Finally, it’s important to remember that employees struggling with opioid misuse or substance addiction are not weak or morally corrupt. Drug addiction is a disease and needs to be treated and talked about like any other disease — with compassion and quality care.”

• Equip staff to recognize the signs of addiction. It’s important that management and staff be trained on the early signs of opioid and substance addiction — irritability, poor concentration, and declining performance — so they can intervene before the situation deteriorates. Train managers to address performance issues, because that often opens up the dialog to talk about sensitive matters.

• Offer support to employees and family members. Just as you would with an employee who has a medical condition, such as cancer or heart disease, offer non-judgmental support to employees with a substance-use disorder. Remember, employees who have family members struggling with substance addiction suffer at work too. Those who are affected by a loved one’s addiction can have increased absenteeism, lack of focus, and health problems related to stress. If you don’t already have one, consider providing a confidential employee-assistance program (EAP) for your employees.

• Help employees access treatment. Ensure that your employees have access to quality treatment for substance addiction. Consult with your health-plan provider about a comprehensive plan that covers inpatient and outpatient services. Employees with opioid addiction can often benefit from medication-assisted treatment, which reduces the cravings for opioids and allows employees to work while in treatment.

Finally, it’s important to remember that employees struggling with opioid misuse or substance addiction are not weak or morally corrupt. Drug addiction is a disease and needs to be treated and talked about like any other disease — with compassion and quality care. Opioid misuse impacts much more than workplace performance: overdoses killed more than 64,000 Americans in 2016, up 21% over 2015.

That’s why creating a safe work environment is key. There’s nothing more important than sending a message to your employees that you care about their health and well-being. v

Dr. Deborah Happ is a senior vice president for New Directions Behavioral Health in Kansas City.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff January 23, 2018

Briefcase Departments

Employer Confidence Closes 2017 at 18-year High

BOSTON — Surging optimism about the state and national economies left Massachusetts employers with their highest level of confidence in 18 years as 2017 drew to a close. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index rose one point to 63.6 during December, its highest level since November 2000. The BCI gained 3.2 points during a year in which employer confidence levels remained comfortably within the optimistic range. Every element of the overall index increased during 2017 except for the Employment Index, which dropped a half-point. Analysts believe low unemployment and demographic shifts are impeding the ability of employers to find the workers they need. “Massachusetts employers maintained a uniformly positive outlook throughout 2017, and passage of the federal tax bill only added to that optimism,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. “At the same time, the 12-month decline in the Employment Index reminds us that the persistent shortage of skilled workers has reached an inflection point for the Massachusetts economy. Massachusetts companies have postponed expansions, declined to bid for contracts, or outsourced work because they simply can’t find people.” 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 mostly higher during December. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, surged 2.4 points to 67.6, leaving it 5.8 points better than a year earlier. The U.S. Index of national business conditions continued a yearlong rally by gaining two points to 64.2. December marked the 94th consecutive month in which employers have been more optimistic about the Massachusetts economy than the national economy. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, decreased 0.7 points to 62.7, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, rose 2.7 points to 64.5. The Current Index gained 3.6 points and the Future Index 2.8 points during 2017. The Company Index, reflecting employer views of their own operations and prospects, declined 0.2 points to 62.1. The Employment Index rose slightly to 56.7, but still ended the year 0.5 points below the 57.2 posted in December 2016. Manufacturing companies (64.3) continued to be more optimistic than non-manufacturers (62.6). Another unusual result was that employers in Western Mass. (64.6) posted higher confidence readings than those in Eastern Mass. (62.7).

UMass Team Reports Gambling Research to Gaming Commission

AMHERST — Results of a baseline study on gambling behavior in Massachusetts that establishes how people participated — or not — in gambling prior to the opening of any casinos were reported this week to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) by epidemiologist Rachel Volberg and colleagues at UMass Amherst’s School of Public Health and Health Sciences. It is the first major cohort study of adult gambling to be carried out in the U.S. Volberg and colleagues were selected by the MGC in 2013 to conduct a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive, multi-year study on the economic and social impacts of introducing casino gambling in the state. The Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) team is examining an array of social and economic effects. As part of MGC’s research agenda, the results are from the separate Massachusetts Gambling Impact Cohort study of factors critical to developing strategic and data-driven problem-gambling services. Cohort studies survey the same individuals over time and provide information on how gambling and problem gambling develops and progresses, and how individuals may experience remission. “This has significant value as it can highlight risk and protective factors important in developing effective prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery-support services,” Volberg noted. Before beginning this research, she predicted the state’s sweeping research initiative would change the intellectual landscape and knowledge base about gambling, and she said the results released this week support that view. “This tells us new things, but it is nuanced. Based on this new study, researchers will think about gambling behavior in new ways.” One interesting finding is “the apparent ease with which people move in and out of problem-gambling status within a given year,” the lead author pointed out. “It’s pretty clear that people phase in and out of the problem gambling group. This movement is different than the way problem gambling has been characterized in the past. Until recently, the general orientation has been that disordered gambling is an unremitting chronic condition.” According to the report, only 49.4% of individuals who were problem or pathological gamblers in wave 1 were in this same category in wave 2, with sizeable numbers transitioning into at-risk gambling and recreational gambling categories. At-risk gamblers were the most unstable members of the cohort, with only 37.5% being in the same category in both waves. Most of them transitioned to recreational gambling, but a significant minority transitioned to become problem or pathological gamblers, the researchers reported. Added Volberg, “we’ve seen this movement in studies done in other jurisdictions, but this will be news to some researchers who are used to thinking of problem gambling as a progressive and chronic disorder.” An important aspect of all physical and mental disorders is incidence, she noted. That is the proportion of a population that newly develops a condition over a specified period of time. The study found problem gambling incidence in Massachusetts, at 2.4%, to be high compared to studies elsewhere. The authors pointed out, however, that those other studies have different ‘gambling landscapes,’ used different measures of problem gambling, and had shorter follow-up periods. The report noted that the cause of the high incidence rate is unclear given that there was no significant change in the actual availability of legal gambling opportunities in Massachusetts during this time period. In addition to Volberg and colleagues at UMass Amherst, co-investigator Robert Williams of the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, provided oversight of study design and implementation as well as help with data analysis and reporting.

Springfield Central Cultural District Receives $25,000 Grant

SPRINGFIELD — Morgan Drewniany, executive director of the Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD), announced the receipt of a $25,000 Beveridge Family Foundation grant to help the organization create an artist database, as well as increase internal capacity. Part of the grant from the Beveridge Foundation will be utilized to hire the UMass Arts Extension Service, a nationally renowned thought leader in the arts field, to help create a grassroots network of artists. This network will increase the economic growth of the creative-economy sector in Springfield by connecting artists to paid opportunities, as well as making it easier for local businesses, nonprofits, and individuals to find an artist of a specific discipline. The mission of the Beveridge Family Foundation is to preserve and enhance the quality of life by embracing and perpetuating Frank Stanley Beveridge’s philanthropic vision, through grant-making incentives in support of programs in youth development, health, education, religion, art, and environment, primarily in Hampden and Hampshire counties. The Springfield Central Cultural District encompasses an area of the metro center of Springfield, and is membership-based, involving many of the downtown arts institutions. Its mission is to create and sustain a vibrant cultural environment in Springfield.

Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Offers Winter Safety Tips

WESTBOROUGH — As winter continues to have a frigid grip on New England, Columbia Gas of Massachusetts is reminding customers of important safety tips during snowy and icy conditions. To be safe and avoid hazards, customers should:

• Keep natural-gas meters clear of snow and ice to ensure they are visible and accessible at all times for maintenance by Columbia Gas. Keeping natural-gas meters clear also ensures proper venting;

• Remove snow from the meter with hands or a broom. Never use a shovel or kick or hit the meter to break away snow or ice. If the meter is encased in ice, contact Columbia Gas for assistance at (800) 688-6160;

• Keep fresh air and exhaust vents for natural-gas appliances free of snow, ice, and debris to prevent equipment malfunction;

• Use caution when removing snow from flat rooftops, especially on commercial and industrial buildings, as there may be heating and cooling equipment and electric or fuel lines that may not be visible under the snow;

• Make sure all appliances and heating equipment are inspected and operating properly;

• Never use cook tops, ovens, or outdoor grills as a source of heat;

• Check your carbon-monoxide detectors and smoke detectors to ensure they operate properly; and

• As always, if you smell natural gas at any time, leave the area and call 911 or Columbia Gas at (800) 525-8222.

“The safety and comfort of our customers is a high priority,” said Steve Bryant, president of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts. “We ask, during these winter months when temperatures are well below freezing, that you check on your families and neighbors, particularly those that are elderly or need special attention.”