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By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

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Davis Foundation, Businesses Contribute $100,000 to VVM

SPRINGFIELD — The Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts (EDC) announced that several of its members came together to donate a total of $50,000 to Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) to fulfill a match put forth by the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation. VVM will now receive $100,000 that will go towards programs providing mentorship, education, and community for entrepreneurs, ultimately fueling economic development in the region. “Once again, EDC members have come together leading the region in driving innovation and commerce,” said EDC President Rick Sullivan. “Valley Venture Mentors outcomes are astounding. Their entrepreneurs are creating jobs, revenue, and investment that are transforming Springfield and Western Mass. The Davis Match is a great example of how leaders of the business community are working to ensure economic prosperity for.” Organizations that donated to the Davis match include Balise Motor Sales, Bulkley Richardson, Columbia Gas, Mercy Medical Center, Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, the Republican, and UMass Amherst.

Driving for the Cure Tourney Raises Record Amount

HADLEY — The Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament set a new fund-raising record by raising $131,300 to support Dr. Patrick Wen and his research colleagues in the Center for Neuro-Oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The tournament was held on Aug. 21 at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow and Elmcrest Country Club in East Longmeadow, followed by a dinner at Twin Hills Country Club attended by more than 300 guests. The dinner featured a performance by Noah Lis from The Voice along with John Dennis, celebrity emcee of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and featured a raffle and live and silent auctions. The event’s platinum sponsor was Edmunds. The tournament was started by Carla and Tommy Cosenzi, co-presidents of TommyCar Auto Group, to honor the legacy of their father, Tom Cosenzi, who passed away from a glioblastoma in 2009 and dreamed of a cure for brain cancer. What started as a small, four-team tournament in 2009 has grown to become one of the largest charity tournaments in Western Mass., with more than 52 teams and 300+ participants. Proceeds from tournament sponsorships help Dana-Farber researchers design novel clinical trials to test and develop targeted therapies that have not previously been studied in brain tumors, initiate several clinical trials in immunotherapy, and conduct groundbreaking basic research to guide new therapeutic approaches. Since its inception in 2009, the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament has donated $830,712. “Every year, I think it’s the best one yet,” said Carla Cosenzi. “However, I’m proud to say that our players and sponsors continue to come through, making each year more successful than the last.” Visit tomcosenzidrivingforthecure.com for information about the 2018 tournament, which will mark the event’s 10th year.

Thunderbirds Ink Marketing Partnership with Lottery

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds, AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced a new marketing partnership with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission. The Lottery will receive branding at Thunderbirds home games and arena signage at the MassMutual Center. The organizations have launched a “Salute to Soldiers” initiative. As part of this military-appreciation platform, an armed forces member or veteran, along with their family, will be recognized at Friday home games. This program is designed to honor men and women for going beyond the call of duty. The partnership will also feature “Winning Weekdays,” which reward all fans in attendance with a ticket to a future game when the T-Birds win. “Sports and the lottery are both synonymous with winning,” said Chris Thompson, senior vice president, Sales & Strategy for the Thunderbirds. “The Thunderbirds are excited to partner with the most successful lottery in the country and share our mission of giving back to the community.” Added Edward Farley, assistant executive director and chief administrative officer, Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, “we are excited about this opportunity to recognize deserving individuals among us who have dedicated themselves to serving others.” The Thunderbirds opened their 2017-18 home ice schedule on Oct. 14 with a matchup with the rival Hartford Wolf Pack. Ticket memberships, including season tickets, are on sale now, starting at $12 per game. Thunderbirds full-season ticket members receive the most benefits, including a refillable collector’s mug and a commemorative jersey. For more information or to order, call (413) 739-4625 or visit www.springfieldthunderbirds.com.

Big Y Looks to Combat Opioid-related Deaths

SPRINGFIELD — Big Y Pharmacy and Wellness Centers can now prescribe and fill naloxone for customers in all 39 of its pharmacy locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. This effort is intended to help prevent opioid-related deaths throughout the region. Naloxone is used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. All Big Y pharmacists are trained to assist patients and their family members on how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer this medication. According to state government data, in 2016 opioid-related deaths claimed nearly 2,000 lives in Massachusetts and 1,000 in Connecticut. Naloxone can be administered to any person who has overdosed on a variety of opioids, including oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, codeine, and even heroin. “Many of our pharmacists have contributed their professional expertise during panels at local opioid-epidemic forums in our communities. The ability to now prescribe and fill naloxone for our patients and their families is just another way we can help them prevent an accidental overdose, save lives, and allow our patients the opportunity to seek long-term treatment,” said Nicole D’Amour Schneider, director of Pharmacy.

CATIC Relocates Office to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — CATIC has relocated its Western Mass. office to One Monarch Place, Suite 1210, in Springfield. The building, located in the heart of Springfield’s Financial District, with easy access to I-91 and the Mass Pike, offers state-of-the-art accommodations and convenience for its customers, said Jim Bilodeau, CATIC’s Massachusetts state manager. “One Monarch Place is a beautiful building in a central location,” he added. “This new space enhances our ability to serve clients in Western Massachusetts.” The Springfield office’s telephone number is (413) 552-3400. CATIC, currently licensed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire, is an underwriting member of the American Land Title Assoc. and North American Bar-Related Title Insurers.

Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley Gives $6,000 to Hurricane Relief

SPRINGFIELD — The law firm of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley this week donated $6,000 to the Red Cross as part of a sponsorship for the organization’s hurricane-relief golf tournament held Oct. 2 at the Haven Country Club in Boylston. “In the wake of hurricanes Harvey and Maria, we wanted to make a contribution that we knew would make a difference,” said firm partner Patrick McHugh. “There is no organization as committed to providing life saving assistance as the Red Cross.” McHugh and the law firm have many clients with direct ties to Puerto Rico and are involved in the Puerto Rican community in Western Mass. and throughout the state. “When you see such devastation in Puerto Rico and, of course, in Texas and Florida, you feel a need to do what you can. It’s frustrating to be so far away, but it is critical that all of us as Americans work to affect a positive outcome for the people who are so tragically impacted by these natural disasters,” said McHugh, who is also a Red Cross board member. “I know first-hand the incredible work that the Red Cross does, and our firm for decades has stood with this organization to lend whatever support we can to their efforts. We are so very proud of our affiliation with them.”

Florence Bank Ad Campaign Features Local Residents

FLORENCE — Florence Bank knows people are at the heart of the communities it serves. Pioneer Valley residents are proud of their roots, and Florence Bank embraced the opportunity to put that on display with the launch of its new television commercials. The new ads showcase the Pioneer Valley by featuring local residents celebrating the diversity and inclusiveness of the region’s people. As in years past, the ads place the musical spotlight on the bank’s tagline “Always.” This year, new lyrics were written for the bank’s signature song to display the essence of each resident featured in the commercials. Among those featured in the new Florence Bank commercials are Bud Stockwell, owner of Cornucopia Foods; Melissa Torres, a volunteer with Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen; sports broadcaster Scott Coen; Mohamed Ibrahim, a teacher at the International Language Institute; Madeline Nagy of Dakin Humane Society; Mark Giza, owner of Mark Henry Florist; and Alicia Zitka, a volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club of West Springfield. When asked what makes the Pioneer Valley such a special place to live, Ibrahim said, “it’s an integrated community with a lot of warmth and love.” Zitka added, “I live here, I work here, I volunteer my time and energy here, and this is my heart; this is my home.” Stockwell also understands the importance of the word “local” and has seen firsthand the progression of his community throughout the decades. However, the loyalty of his customers has stayed consistently fierce, he said, adding that “we were local back in 1980 when there was no such thing as local.” The ads were created by Sean Tracey Associates, the advertising agency that has produced Florence Bank’s award-winning ad campaigns for several years. “Our intent with these commercials is to stay true to the message that the Pioneer Valley is a remarkable place to live and work,” said Monica Curhan, senior vice president and marketing director at Florence Bank. “We think that has once again been achieved with this year’s ad campaign, and we look forward to hearing what our customers, both present and future, have to say.”

AIC’s Freshman Class Second-largest in a Decade

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) announced its second-largest freshman class since 2007 with a total enrollment of 504 new students. “The demographics in New England are declining and are projected to drop for the foreseeable future. This geographic area is dense with colleges in a highly competitive landscape. With those considerations in mind, we are very pleased to have reached and surpassed our enrollment goal,” said Jonathan Scully, dean of Undergraduate Admissions. “This is also one of the most academically competitive classes we have accepted in the last five years. Incoming students are from richly diverse backgrounds, and many are first-generation, which has long been central to the AIC mission.”

Chicopee Savings Foundation Supports Dress for Success Boutique

SPRINGFIELD — The Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation recently presented Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts with a donation of $1,000 to support its boutique operations. “Dress for Success provides a tremendous service to women in our community who are working toward achieving financial independence,” said William Wagner, president of Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation. Located at the Eastfield Mall in Springfield, the Dress for Success boutique outfits women as they prepare for job interviews and career enhancement opportunities. “If our community is to achieve true economic success, we need a workforce that is prepared in every way,” said Dawn Creighton, president of Dress for Success. “We couldn’t be more grateful for the support of organizations like the Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation who understand and appreciate the need for our programs and services.”

Does the NLRB Still Matter?

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

Opinion

By Michael Rudman

One of the most highly anticipated changes with the transition in Washington from one political party to another involves the makeup of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Once known exclusively for its oversight of unionized workplaces, the agency has in recent years expanded its scope to include decisions and actions favoring unions and people trying to organize unions.

Traditionally, the board is composed of five members, three of which, including the chair, are from the president’s party, and two from the opposition party. Political fights over the years have led to nominees not being confirmed for long periods of time, leaving the board without a majority or sometimes without even a working quorum.

With Senate action this summer, the NLRB now has two Republicans and two Democrats. The status of the president’s final nominee is currently on hold within the Senate confirmation process, with no firm date for a vote. Given the likely tie vote on contentious matters until the final board member is approved, employers can expect that existing case law and precedents established over the past administration will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.

Does the NLRB matter now that there is a Republican administration? The answer is yes. NLRB still has a great deal of power in shaping some aspects of the American workplace. Employers must still be cautious about running afoul of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if they engage in unfair labor practices.

To help minimize the risk of getting in trouble anytime an employer may be dealing with a union organizing drive, it is handy to remember the acronym TIPS. It serves as a reminder that, when an employer has a union or is facing a union drive, mistakes can be costly.

• An employer may not THREATEN employees with reprisals or other negative actions for discussing, supporting, or voting for a union. An employer may not threaten to close or relocate a business in the face of union activity.

• An employer may not INTERROGATE an employee about union activity, discussions, meetings, or any other events or activities relating to a union.

• An employer may not PROMISE rewards, different working conditions, new benefits, or other changes in status, compensation or employment in an attempt to discourage an employee from considering a union.

• An employer may not SPY on employees or union organizers for the purposes of gaining insight into union sympathizers, union promises, union activities, and the like. An employer cannot request or require an employee to act on the employer’s behalf in monitoring or reporting on union activities.

Michael Rudman is senior director at Associated Industries of Massachusetts. This article first appeared on the AIM blog.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

Departments People on the Move

Amanda Sbriscia

Holyoke Community College announced that Amanda Sbriscia has been hired as its new vice president of Institutional Advancement. Sbriscia will lead HCC’s fund-raising efforts as head of the HCC Foundation as well as oversee Alumni Affairs, Resource Development, and Marketing and Communications. She begins Oct. 30. “I am thrilled to be joining HCC at a very exciting time in its history,” Sbriscia said. “I look forward to connecting with our alumni, friends, faculty, and staff, and to engaging the community in our efforts to support students and build on the college’s excellent reputation.” Sbriscia comes to HCC with more than 10 years of experience in education and fund-raising. Most recently, she has been serving as senior director of Advancement at Bay Path University, following her role there as director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. Before Bay Path, Sbriscia worked in fund development for the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts and as director of Annual Giving for Anna Maria College in Paxton. Her experience in higher education also includes work in major gifts, volunteer management, corporate sponsorship, and strategic planning. “We were fortunate to have four extremely qualified finalists to consider, and we put each of them through a full day of rigorous interviews,” said HCC president Christina Royal. “In the end, though, Amanda’s experience, presence, and passion really made her stand out. She has an energy that I believe will integrate fluently with our current campus leadership and help propel us forward as we begin to develop a strategic plan for the future of HCC. I’m excited that she will soon be here.” Sbriscia has served on the board of the Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals and is a member of Women in Philanthropy and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. She is also a classroom reader through Springfield School Volunteers. She is currently pursuing her doctor of education degree in organizational leadership from Northeastern University.

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Jaime O’Connor

Waterford Hotel Group announced the appointment of Jaime O’Connor as director of sales at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel located inside Bradley International Airport. The Sheraton Bradley is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention-center management firm. As director of Sales, O’Connor is responsible for the total sales efforts for the hotel, as well as supervising sales-related personnel and implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profits while also maintaining guest satisfaction. O’Connor started her career in hospitality at the Sheraton Springfield in 2001. She quickly grew within the property, holding the positions of executive meeting manager and senior executive meeting manager, before joining Waterford Hotel Group as a sales manager at the Marriott Hartford in 2005. Most recently, she has been working as director of sales at the Sheraton Hartford South. “We are pleased to welcome Jaime back to the Waterford Hotel Group team,” said Karen Bachofner, vice president of Sales and Marketing at Waterford Hotel Group. “We look forward to working with her in this new role.”

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Valerie Krolicki

Valerie Krolicki recently joined Ayre Real Estate Co. Inc. as a full-time real-estate sales associate. She is a graduate of Hopkinton High School and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education from Northeastern University in Boston. Krolicki is the daughter-in-law of the late Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Ayre, formerly of Ayre Real Estate and past president of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley and Realtor of the Year.

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With the upcoming departure of DevelopSpringfield’s President and CEO Jay Minkarah, the organization has tapped Jeff Daley to provide consulting services on an interim basis to manage project oversight. Daley is founder and principal of CJC Development Advisors, LLC with more than 15 years of experience in real-estate development, construction project development, government relations, and public-private partnership development. He was formerly the Economic Development director for the city of Westfield, executive director of the Westfield Redevelopment Authority, and a member of the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority board of directors, in addition to roles on other nonprofit boards and advisory panels. “I am excited for the opportunity to assist the team at DevelopSpringfield to move their projects forward,” Daley said. “CJC Development Advisors has been engaged in development projects around the region, and I feel this is a perfect opportunity to help DevelopSpringfield through their transition on some very important projects.” Nick Fyntrilakis, DevelopSpringfield’s board chair, added that “we are pleased to have Jeff step in to help ensure the advancement of DevelopSpringfield’s projects. Jeff has a strong background in large-scale development projects, and I’m confident his experience will be invaluable to the organization as we look to begin a search for a permanent replacement for Jay Minkarah.”

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Claudia Pazmany

Claudia Pazmany was recently named director of Development & Marketing for Providence Ministries. “My guiding core philosophy is to honor the work of today but to bring people together in the form of support to enable a vision for tomorrow,” Pazmany said. “It exemplifies how I feel about the power of philanthropy and how it can transform communities. I hope to transform how we think about our most vulnerable in my new role here at Providence Ministries, and how we can all play a vital role in that transformation.” Pazmany is a community leader with more than 16 years of experience in professional fund-raising. Her business-development skills, combined with a long history in capital campaigns, philanthropy, community engagement, social media, and alumni relations, helped her build visionary and sustainable movements of giving. She continues to apply her leadership skills to creating a more just and equitable world. Pazmany has an MBA from UMass, served on the executive team as former director of Development at the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Women’s Fund’s Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact, and is currently a board member at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County.

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Morrison Mahoney LLP announced the election of six new partners, representing a range of practice areas including appeals, insurance coverage, construction litigation, professional liability defense, medical malpractice, fraud, transportation, and employment-law disputes.

“The election of so many highly qualified partners speaks volumes of the depth of talent that we have in all offices of Morrison Mahoney and quality of our mentoring and professional development,” said Managing Partner Scott Burke.

The new partners are:

Jeffrey O’Connor

Joseph Ciollo

• Jeffrey O’Connor (Springfield), who focuses his practice on the defense of medical and legal professionals, healthcare law, employment litigation, and general liability defense;

• Joseph Ciollo (Hartford, Stamford), who represents insurance companies, insureds, private businesses, attorneys, and other licensed professionals in matters involving automobile, homeowner, and property insurance coverage; insurance fraud investigation; general liability defense; automobile liability defense; bad-faith claims; subrogation; professional liability; and employment discrimination;

• Christopher Davidson (Boston), who specializes in the defense of corporate clients involving claims of catastrophic injury or death in the context of construction-site accidents, product liability, premises liability, and transportation/trucking matters;

• Larry Slotnick (Boston), who has successfully represented insures in a wide range of coverage and bad-faith disputes, both at the trial and appellate levels, and also represents businesses in commercial-litigation disputes;

• Christopher Keenoy (New York), who focuses his practice on cases involving professional liability, construction defects, product liability, lead paint, trucking, and general liability; and

• James McKenney (New York), who litigates complex commercial and civil matters, including healthcare and insurance-coverage issues, regulatory violations, Medicaid fraud claims, contract disputes, and civil RICO actions in federal, state, and appellate courts.

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Jean Deliso

Jean Deliso, CFP has been named a member of the 2017 Chairman’s Council of New York Life. Members of the elite Chairman’s Council rank in the top 3% of New York Life’s sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement. Deliso has accomplished this level of achievement for six consecutive years. Her passion for finance and strategic planning led to the creation of Deliso Financial and Insurance Services in 2000. She began her career in corporate accounting in Tampa, Fla., where she consulted with small-business owners on financial operations and maximizing performance. Deliso has been a New York Life agent since 1995 and is associated with New York Life’s CT Valley General Office in Windsor, Conn. She is currently chairman of the board of the Baystate Health Foundation and a board member of the Community Music School of Springfield. She is past chairman of the board of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, past board member of AAA Pioneer Valley, and past trustee of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the advisory council at Bay Path University. Deliso Financial and Insurance Services is not owned or operated by New York Life Insurance Co. or any of its affiliates.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

Chamber Corners Departments

1BERKSHIRE

www.1berkshire.com

(413) 499-1600

• Nov. 1: BYP Fall Extravaganza, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Hilltop Orchards, 508 Canaan Road, Richmond. Join Berkshire Young Professionals at Hilltop Orchards, home of Furnace Brook Winery, for a fall get-together. Wear flannel and boots and enjoy music, hikes into the orchards, wine tastings, Johnny Mash cider beverages, cheese plates, cider donuts, and apples galore.

• Nov. 15: Chamber Nite, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Security Supply, 50 Roberts Dr., North Adams. Remember to bring your business card to enter a drawing to win a door prize.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Oct. 18: Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Salute Breakfast with Kay Simpson of the Springfield Museums, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Arbor Kids and Westfield Bank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members, including breakfast buffet. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Oct. 19: Oktoberfest Collaborative Event with Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Munich Haus Biergarten, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Free to YPS and chamber members. Call (413) 594-2101 for more information.

• Oct. 26: Lunch & Learn: New Marijuana Legislation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Residence Inn, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee Chamber and Residence Inn of Springfield/Chicopee. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members, including lunch. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Oct. 25: The Hampshire County Tourism Council will launch its new tourism guide at Northampton Country Club, 135 Main St., Leeds, 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Nov. 1: Hampshire County Business Bash, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Lord Jeff Inn, 30 Boltwood Ave., Amherst. This event, a partnership of the chambers of commerce of Easthampton, Amherst, and Northampton, is sponsored by Duseau Trucking and the Lord Jeff Inn. It offers members a unique opportunity to showcase their business to a regional audience. 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

• Oct. 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Westfield Bank, 1642 Northampton St., Holyoke. Business networking event. Refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $10 members, $15 for guests. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to register, or sign up at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 25: Holyoke Chamber Business Person of the Year/Volunteer of the Year Award Dinner, 6 p.m, hosted by Delaney House, Country Club Way, Holyoke. Social hour 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. A celebratory dinner honoring the 2017 Business Persons of the Year: Michael Hamel, owner of Hamel’s Creative Catering and the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, and the Henry A. Fifield Volunteer of the Year, Harry Montalvo, Community Development specialist at bankESB. Cost: $65. Register online at holyokechamber.com, or call the chamber at (413) 534-3376.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 19: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., presented by Pioneer Training, hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. This workshop will present tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 20 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. 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: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/My7lF9Xk1aB7xg0Q2.

• Oct. 24: Start Your Business, 9 a.m. to noon, at TD Bank, 175 Main St., Northampton. Presented by SCORE of Western MA. This three-hour workshop will help you clearly understand the details, challenges, opportunities, and rewards of owning and operating your own business. This workshop is a suggested prerequisite to our Business Planning Workshop. Cost: $25. RSVP, as space is limited. To register online, visit westernmassachusetts.score.org/content/take-workshop-38.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787.1555

Oct. 27: Super 60, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., hosted by Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. The 28th annual Super 60 awards luncheon celebrates the success of the fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the region. Cost: $60 for members in advance, $75 for non-members. Reservations for all Chamber events may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Oct. 19: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Cal’s Woodfired Grill, West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of your lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at [email protected].

• Oct. 25: Food Fest West, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Local restaurants show off their cuisine at this well-attended event. Vote for your favorite restaurant or enjoy a cigar on the patio of Springfield Country Club. A DJ, raffle, and entertainment round out this event. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the Partnership for Education and the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

• Nov. 8: Multi Chamber Night of Networking & Open House, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Mercedes-Benz of Springfield, Burnett Road, Chicopee. Join us for an evening of networking with the Springfield Regional Chamber as we welcome our newest member to the community, Mercedes-Benz. Cost: $10 for members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, call the chamber at (413) 426-3880.

• Nov. 16: Lunch N Learn Seminar – How to Promote your Business on Social Media, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Enjoy lunch while learning about the do’s and don’ts of promoting one’s business on social media, including best practices, target audience, boosting, and other aspects of promotion. Cost: $30 per member or guest. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

www.springfieldyps.com

• Oct. 18: Professional Breakfast Series: “The EQ Exchange,” 7:30-9 a.m, hosted by the Colony Club in Tower Square, Springfield. Use emotional intelligence to manage your boss. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members.

• Oct. 19: Oktoberfest Third Thursday with Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Munich Haus. Join us for live music, light appetizers, and networking. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

Agenda Departments

Springfield Symphony Orchestra 2017-18 Season

Through May 19, 2018: An evening with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is more than a musically memorable experience. To attend an SSO concert is to be part of a rich cultural tradition. Single tickets and subscriptions, including the SSO’s new pops-oriented Wild Card 4 package, are on sale now for the SSO’s 74th season. The public may purchase tickets by visiting the box office at 1441 Main St., Springfield (ground-floor level in the TD Bank Building), or calling (413) 733-2291. The season began Oct. 14 and runs through May 19, 2018. In addition to offering its traditional subscriber options, which include four to all seven of its classical performances, the SSO has introduced the new Wild Card 4 package. Perfect for fans of the pops, the new subscription package includes all three special events — “Holiday Extravaganza with the Grinch,” “Star Wars & Star Trek Sci-Fi Spectacular,” and a performance by the Texas Tenors — as well as one classical performance of the subscriber’s choice. For the opening-night concert on Oct. 14, the SSO and Kevin Rhodes, its longtime music director and conductor, presented selected works of celebrated composers Rossini, Prokofiev, and Brahms, featuring guest pianist Claire Huangci. Next up, on Nov. 4, guest cellist Julian Schwarz joins the musicians for “Viva America,” a toe-tapping nod to American masters Gershwin, Copeland, Bernstein, and Liebermann. Then, on Dec. 9, the Springfield Symphony Chorus joins the orchestra for the much-anticipated “Holiday Extravaganza.” Both this festive show and “Star Wars & Star Trek Sci-Fi Spectacular,” the season’s second special event (March 3, 2018), feature interactive family fun. For the season’s third and final special event on April 21, 2018, the SSO will bring audiences the Texas Tenors, a popular vocal trio whose signature crossover style has topped Billboard charts. The group’s widely viewed debut on NBC’s America’s Got Talent quickly led to a worldwide concert tour and a 2014 PBS special, “You Should Dream,” which earned three Emmy Awards. Free parking at three downtown garages is available to all attending an SSO concert. Subscribers, whether they choose a classical package or the Wild Card 4, enjoy additional benefits, including savings of up to 20% over single-ticket purchases and exclusive access to special events. An SSO subscription makes an ideal holiday gift for friends and family members of all ages. For more information on SSO subscriptions, single-ticket sales, or the 2017-18 concert series, call the SSO box office at (413) 733-2291 or visit springfieldsymphony.org.

Hoarding Conference

Oct. 18: To promote greater understanding of research and treatment for hoarding disorder, a conference titled “Hoarding Disorder: Recovery Is Real” will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell St., Hadley. Jesse Edsell-Vetter, stabilization case manager, Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership Hoarding Team, will be the keynote speaker. CEUs will be offered for licensed professionals. Funding for the conference is being provided by a grant from the Center for Human Development. According to the American Psychiatric Assoc., people with hoarding disorder excessively save items that others may view as worthless. Typically, they save random items they feel have value or that they may need in the future. Their persistent difficulty parting with possessions leads to clutter that disrupts their ability to use their living or work spaces. People with hoarding disorder often feel safer surrounded by the things they save, but items can fill, block, and clutter active living spaces at home. Hoarding can cause problems in social or work settings, too, including hindering a productive and safe environment. Serious hoarding can lead to fire hazards, tripping hazards, and health-code violations, as well as interpersonal strain and conflict, isolation, and loneliness. “Contrary to negative pop-culture portrayals, people who have accumulated a problematic amount of possessions tend to be creative, intelligent, and resourceful,” said Lee Shuer, a consultant with Mutual Support and the creator of WRAP for Reducing Clutter. “Such people are mostly just unsuccessful in the pursuit of moderation, although some people call us the ‘H’ word: hoarders. I call myself a finder/keeper because hoarding has become such a derogatory label, helped in no small part by sensational reality TV shows. People like us who acquire and keep too much stuff are stuck, hung up on something emotional, something unseen beneath the surface of life. What can be seen is merely the tip of the iceberg. It’s complicated. But hoarding disorder is real, and so is recovery.”

Homework House 10-year Celebration

Oct. 19: Homework House is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, and it will mark the occasion with a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fund-raising Breakfast from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke to share its story and inspire the financial resources Homework House needs to sustain its programs for the next 10 years and beyond. The anniversary breakfast’s theme is “A Decade of Inspiring Children, Supporting Families, and Transforming Community,” which reflects the broad ripple effect that occurs as a result of children’s participation in Homework House’s academic after-school and summer programming. Founded by retired educators Sr. Maureen Broughan and Sr. Jane Morrissey, Homework House promotes educational success through free, individualized tutoring and mentoring for children. Featuring a program that will highlight the stories of Homework House alumni, parents, and stakeholders, the breakfast will reflect on the powerful work of the past 10 years while looking forward to Homework House’s continued growth. The breakfast is free and will feature a focused ask for donations. Community members interested in attending the event or taking a leadership role as a table captain can register by visiting www.homeworkhousetenth.com.

Healthcare Heroes

Oct. 19: BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will present the inaugural Healthcare Heroes Awards at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden. This new recognition program was created by the twin publications to recognize outstanding achievement across the region’s broad and diverse healthcare sector. From a pool of 70 nominations, panel of judges chose eight winners in seven categories, who were profiled in the Sept. 4 issue of BusinessWest, the September issue of HCN, and at businesswest.com. American International College and Trinity Health Of New England are the presenting sponsors of Healthcare Heroes. Partner sponsors are Achieve TMS East, HUB International New England, and Health New England. Additional sponsors are Bay Path University, Baystate Health, Elms College, Renew.Calm, and Cooley Dickinson Health Care. This event is sold out.

Dress for Success Panel

Oct. 24: Area employers and human-resource professionals are invited to join Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts for a panel discussion about breaking down the barriers that stand between the region’s workforce and sustained employment. With sponsorship support from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, United Personnel, Sperion Staffing, Armbrook Village, and Western MA HRMA, the event will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield. Tickets for the event cost $25 and may be purchased online at westernmassachusettsdressforsuccess.org or by calling (860) 638-8980.

Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass.

Nov. 2: Comcast Business will present the Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass. at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The seventh annual business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast and lunch programs, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, Wild Apple Design Group, and Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (executive sponsors), Inspired Marketing and Go Graphix (show partners), MGM Springfield (corporate sponsor), Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst (education sponsor), Xfinity (social sponsor), Elms College (information booth sponsor), Smith & Wesson (Workforce Support Center sponsor), Savage Arms (JoinedForces parking sponsor), WMAS, WHMP, Rock 102 & Lazer 99.3, and MassLive (media partners), and the Better Business Bureau and Cartamundi (contributing sponsors). Exhibitor spaces are available; booth prices start at $800. For more information on booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

ToGetHerThere Awards

Nov. 3: Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced the recipients of the inaugural ToGetHerThere Awards. The five award recipients have a shared vision of creating a culture of creativity and caring, where young women feel confident in their ability to work hard, dream big, and face with courage any obstacle that stands in the way of making their dreams come true. The winners have affected hundreds of lives and serve as role models for other organizations grappling with how to support underserved members in their communities. The awardees are:

• Entrepreneur: Cassandra Abramson, president and founder, ECi Stores;

• Financial Literacy: Amy Roberts, vice president of Human Resources, Balise Auto Group;

• Health & Wellness: Katie Gauvin, regional safety director, SODEXO; major, Logistics Readiness Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base;

• Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout: Timothy Murphy, Esq., partner, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C.; and

• STEM: Martha Baker, associate dean, College of Natural Sciences, UMass Amherst.

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts will honor the winners at the ToGetHerThere Awards Luncheon at the Tower Square Hotel (formerly the Springfield Marriott). Tickets are $50 each or tables of 10 for $500. To order tickets and for more info on each awardee, visit www.gscwm.org/en/events/special-events/TGHTA.html or contact Melanie Bonsu at (413) 584-2602, ext. 3623, or [email protected].

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

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

Donald Kendal v. Home Depot USA Inc. and Electric Eel Manufacturing Co.

Allegation: Personal injury: $9,092.37

Filed: 9/15/17

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT

Jess Douglas v. Monahan Trucking, LLC

Allegation: Failure to pay prevailing wage: $90,000

Filed: 8/9/17

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Steven Kinsley v. Dave’s Sheet Metal Inc.

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing injury: $6,488.13

Filed: 9/6/17

Insignia Inc. d/b/a The Sign Center v. Universal Wilde Inc.

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered: $10,436.48

Filed: 9/15/17

American Builders and Contractors Supply Co. Inc. d/b/a ABC Supply Co. Inc. v. Brian E. Drenen d/b/a Southwick Builders

Allegation: Money owed for goods sold and delivered, unjust enrichment, breach of credit documents: $7,183.76

Filed: 9/15/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Fanony Montoya-Plavan and Caleb Plavan v. Allegra Daniela Deucher, M.D.; Alice M. Shin, M.D.; and Olivia H. Chang, M.D.

Allegation: Medical malpractice: $231,000

Filed: 9/7/17

Brenda Morales v. City of Springfield

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing injury: $29,941

Filed: 9/12/17

67 Market Street, LLC v. Service Experts of the Berkshires, LLC; Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning – Massachusetts, LLC; and Berkshire Air Conditioning, LLC

Allegation: Money owed for services, labor, and materials: $225,000

Filed: 9/14/17

N.L. Construction Inc. v. DevelopSpringfield Corp. and 276 Bridge Street, LLC

Allegation: Money owed for services, labor, and materials: $253,894

Filed: 9/14/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Cornetta A. Young v. Realty Resources Chartered, LLC and Nash Hill Place

Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $6,995

Filed: 9/8/17

PALMER DISTRICT COURT

Shafiis’ Inc. d/b/a TigerPress v. Jamie Jordan d/b/a Stone Age Advertising and d/b/a Ad-Advantage and d/b/a Big Coaster

Allegation: Money owed for services: $10,973.82

Filed: 9/6/17

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff October 17, 2017

Departments Picture This

Hats Off to Square One

The 12th annual Square One Tea drew about 400 supporters who celebrated the work the provider of early-learning and family services does on behalf of thousands of families throughout the Greater Springfield region. “Year after year, we look forward to this wonderful opportunity to highlight the work we are doing and the impact that our programs and services have had on the thousands of children and parents who have been served by Square One,” President and CEO Joan Kagan said. “It is so gratifying to hear from our guests how much they enjoy being a part of this special day, and it’s always fun to see who is going to have the best hat.”

From left, Yvette Frisbee, Gladys Oyola, Joan Kagan, Denise Jordan, and Marian Sullivan.

From left, Ashley Kohl, Lamont Clemons, Lauri Doleva, Christine Dingler, and John Doleva

From left, Sam Edwards, Jennifer Sanchez, Justin Roberts, Lidya Rivera, and Angelo Puppolo

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Agenda Departments

Labor & Employment Law Symposium

Oct. 5: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will hold a Labor & Employment Law Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. “The past year has brought significant changes in labor and employment law, and employers need to be aware of these changes; not knowing the law is no excuse for not following it,” said attorney Timothy Murphy, a partner at Skoler Abbott. “We are offering this symposium to provide local and regional HR professionals and employers with the latest developments, and to help them prepare for what’s coming next.” The symposium is geared toward human-resources professionals and business owners. Topics will include “Labor Law Update: Change Is Coming,” “Massachusetts’ New Pay Equity Law and the Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace,” “Top Ten Wage & Hour Mistakes Made by Employers,” “Insurance Coverage in Employment Litigation: Limiting Your Risk & Knowing Your Rights,” “After Barbuto: Strategies for Addressing Drugs in the Workplace,” and “How You Should (and Shouldn’t) Conduct a Workplace Investigation.” Attendees will be able to select three of six breakout sessions, and the symposium will close with an overall question-and-answer session. The symposium has been pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute for five hours of general recertification credit toward PHR and SPHR recertification. The cost to attend is $99 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is available at skoler-abbott.com/trainingprograms.

Holyoke Medical Center ACE Awards

Oct. 7: Holyoke Medical Center announced that Esmat Ezzat and Tom Hazen will each be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding dedication and hard work on behalf of Holyoke Medical Center and the Holyoke community. Valley Health Systems, which includes Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke VNA Hospice Life Care, River Valley Counseling Center, and Western Mass. Physician Associates, will also recognize select members of the VHS team who exemplify exceptional care. Award recipients will be honored at this year’s ACE Awards event at UMass Amherst.

“The dedication and continued support provided to Holyoke Medical Center and the entire Pioneer Valley from both Mrs. Ezzat and Mr. Hazen make them true assets to our community. We are honored to recognize them for a lifetime of service,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Inc. Ezzat retired as the director of Speech and Hearing at Holyoke Medical Center in 2007, after a 40-year-long career with the hospital as a speech pathologist. She developed many innovative programs and built a reputation for the center as a regional leader in speech and language therapy. She credits the success of her career and of the center to the support she received from the community and her staff. “The support we have received from the community over the years has been tremendous,” said Ezzat. “When we needed something, the community gave it to us.” Hazen is a past partner in his family’s Holyoke-based Hazen Paper Co. and served on the board of directors for Holyoke Medical Center for 11 years. He continues to be involved with the hospital and currently serves on the investment committee. He has also been an active member in the community, serving in volunteer leadership roles for many local and regional organizations, including the Holyoke Public Library, the Holyoke mayor’s Industrial Development Advisory Committee, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, the Holyoke Taxpayers Assoc., Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the Economic Development Council of Western Massachusetts, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, and the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. “I’ve had a long kinship with the Holyoke community,” Hazen said. “The people I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the years are a distinguished group. I have many fond memories of citizens and friends who are dedicated to both the hospital and the Holyoke community, and contribute readily to the long-term well-being of both.” ACE Awards will also be given in the categories of Best Physician, Best Caregiver, Best Supporting Employee, and Best Leader. Tickets to the event, which is open to the public, are available by contacting Denise Rebmann at (413) 534-2579 or [email protected].

Homework House 10-year Celebration

Oct. 19: Homework House is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, and it will mark the occasion with a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fund-raising Breakfast from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. at the Log Cabin in Holyoke to share its story and inspire the financial resources Homework House needs to sustain its programs for the next 10 years and beyond. The anniversary breakfast’s theme is “A Decade of Inspiring Children, Supporting Families, and Transforming Community,” which reflects the broad ripple effect that occurs as a result of children’s participation in Homework House’s academic after-school and summer programming. Founded by retired educators Sr. Maureen Broughan and Sr. Jane Morrissey, Homework House promotes educational success through free, individualized tutoring and mentoring for children. Featuring a program that will highlight the stories of Homework House alumni, parents, and stakeholders, the breakfast will reflect on the powerful work of the past 10 years while looking forward to Homework House’s continued growth. The breakfast is free for guests and will feature a focused ask for donations at its culmination. Community members interested in attending the event or taking a leadership role as a table captain can register by visiting www.homeworkhousetenth.com.

Healthcare Heroes

Oct. 19: BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will present the inaugural Healthcare Heroes Awards at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden. This new recognition program was created by the twin publications to recognize outstanding achievement across the region’s broad and diverse healthcare sector. From a pool of 70 nominations, panel of judges chose eight winners in seven categories, who were profiled in the Sept. 4 issue of BusinessWest, the September issue of HCN, and at BusinessWest.com. American International College and Trinity Health Of New England are the presenting sponsors of Healthcare Heroes. Partner sponsors are Achieve TMS East, HUB International New England and Health New England. Supporting sponsors are Bay Path University, Baystate Health, Cooley Dickinson Health CareElms College, and Renew.Calm. Tickets to the event are sold out.

Super 60

Oct. 27: Ralph Crowley Jr., president and CEO of Polar Beverages, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60 event. Now in its 28th year, the program celebrates the success of the fastest-growing and privately-owned businesses in the region which continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional economy. Worcester-based Polar Beverages was founded by Crowley’s great-grandfather, Dennis Crowley, in 1882, primarily as a wholesale and retail liquor business. However, prohibition put a stop to the family’s liquor sales, forcing them to focus on bubbly waters and bottled water instead. Under the entrepreneurial and visionary leadership of fourth-generation Ralph Crowley Jr., Polar Beverages has grown to be the largest privately owned soft-drink bottler in the U.S., having completed more than 30 acquisitions, including proprietary brands Adirondack, Waist Watcher, Clear ‘n’ Natural, and national brands 7Up, A&W, Sunkist, Seagram’s, Royal Crown, and Diet Rite, along with new-age brands Snapple, AriZona, Fiji Water, O Water, HyDrive, and Nantucket Nectars. Polar also bottles home and office water. In September 2001, Polar Beverages formed a joint venture with Cott Corp. that produces and distributes most of the retailer-branded beverages in the Northeast. At one time, Polar Beverages maintained a warehouse in Springfield. “Polar Beverages is an example of a regional, family-owned business that has remained true to its roots, while at the same time growing its brand by smart acquisitions and innovative, entrepreneurial thinking,” said Springfield Regional Chamber President Nancy Creed. The Super 60 Celebration event honoring this year’s class will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Reservations are required. The cost is $60 for members, $75 for general admission. Reservations may be made for tables of eight or 10. The deadline for reservations is Oct. 18. No cancellations will be accepted after that date, and no walk-ins will be allowed. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by e-mail to [email protected]. The Super 60 event is presented by Health New England and sponsored by Farmington Bank. The event is also sponsored by the Republican, the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County, and Zasco Productions.

Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass.

Nov. 2: Comcast Business will present the Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass. at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The seventh annual business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast and lunch programs, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Johnson & Hill Staffing Services and Wild Apple Design Group (executive sponsors), Inspired Marketing (show partner), MGM Springfield (corporate sponsor), Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst (education sponsor), Xfinity (social sponsor), Elms College (information booth sponsor), Smith & Wesson (Workforce Support Center sponsor), Savage Arms (JoinedForces parking and workforce development sponsor), and the Better Business Bureau (contributing sponsor). Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $800. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

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

Orange Park Management, LLC v. Arch Properties, LLC

Allegation: Failure to return $8,000 and accrued interest according to contract: $8,000+

Filed: 8/17/17

U.S. Foods Inc. as successor in interest of Cara Donna v. OZKA, LLC d/b/a Maggio’s Pizza

Allegation: To enforce credit application, for food goods sold and delivered, unjust enrichment, and account annexed: $6,344.81

Filed: 8/29/17

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Geraldine Talbot v. Five Below Inc.

Allegation: Negligence, slip and fall causing injury: $6,816.04

Filed: 9/5/17

Liani Zabik v. Springfield Area Transit Co. Inc.

Allegation: Negligence of bus driver causing injury: $6,216

Filed: 9/11/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

BP Environmental Services Inc. v. Allen Burke Construction, LLC

Allegation: Money owed for delivery and removal of storage containers: $29,865

Filed: 8/21/17

Angel Vazquez, personal representative of the estate of Vilma Vazquez v. Daniel Engelman, M.D. and Baystate Health Inc.

Allegation: Wrongful death, failure to properly treat infection: $25,000+

Filed: 8/25/17

Peter Yaffe v. LMERG Inc. d/b/a Homewatch Caregivers and Lori Mgrdichian

Allegation: Breach of employment contract: $56,448

Filed: 8/28/17

White Glove Caterers Inc. d/b/a Partners Restaurant v. Western Massachusetts Electric Co.

Allegation: Negligence causing injury and property damage: $250,000

Filed: 8/31/17

Colin Drury v. Town of East Longmeadow

Allegation: Employment contract and wage violations: $70,000

Filed: 9/1/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Jean Bess v. Ricky C. Hoy, United Parcel Service Inc., and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Allegation: Motor-vehicle negligence causing injury: $20,111.28

Filed: 8/30/17

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Departments Picture This

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Great Days Gala

Sunshine Village in Chicopee celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 14 with a Great Days Gala. More than 250 guests enjoyed food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres under a tent, along with tours of the buildings on its main campus in Chicopee. As an industry leader in disability services, the organization serves more than 450 people and employs mre than 250 in its day programs and employment services for adults with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. The event focused on the innovation surrounding the next 50 years of the organization, including finding new programs to serve the growing population of individuals with disabilities. Board President Ernest Laflamme Jr. and Chicopee Mayor Richard Kos cut the ribbon on the Davis Building that was recently renovated by A. Crane Construction and Caolo & Bieniek Associates to allow for future growth. The building houses administration offices and a new contemporary day-habilitation program geared toward younger adults. In addition, the board room was also dedicated to the leadership of Laflamme as a board member.

Mayor Kos, state Sen. Donald Humason, Executive Director Gina Kos, board Clerk Michael Siddall, A.J. Crane of A. Crane Construction, board President Ernest Laflamme Jr., board Vice President Stephen Melnyck Jr., board member Peter Benton, board Treasurer Clifford Bordeaux, Chicopee Treasurer and board member Marie Laflamme, board member Debra Schneeweis, board member Teri Szlosek, and Curtis Edgin of Caolo & Bieniek Associates.

From left: Ernest Laflamme Jr., Program Manager Jenny Galat, former Hampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe, and Marie Laflamme

Those gathered listen to a succession of speakers marking the occasion

Day of Caring

Sept. 15 marked United Way of Pioneer Valley’s 23rd annual Day of Caring. More than 700 volunteers from 25 different companies rolled up their sleeves and gave a helping hand to a non-profit in need. United Way’s Day of Caring is the largest day of volunteerism in Western Massachusetts, with 39 non-profit agencies participating and more than 70 projects happening on that day alone.

A group of 15 volunteers from AAA of Pioneer Valley, led by Tammi Benson, sort through various donated food items at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Hatfield

Three employees from MassMutual spent the day volunteering with Girls Inc. in Holyoke and washed down all over their transportation vehicles. From left, Jennifer Bolduc, Wendie Dilk, and Charlene Pafumi

Katie Martin, Kathy Dube, Christina Sousa (in camo hat), and Kare LaFleche are among those who volunteered at the Center for Human Development by cleaning up the Residential Center for Young Women—a transitional house for women who suffered trauma from abuse in Holyoke

A group of volunteers from Westfield Bank show off a hard day’s work spent doing landscaping projects at Highland Elementary School in Westfield; and Marco Gomes of MassMutual works diligently on a painting project at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of September 2017.

AGAWAM

The Church of Redemption
108 Bridge St.
$3,400 — Ground sign

O’Leary-Vincunas No Two, LLC
200 Silver St.
$5,000 — Renovations to office space, put up dividing wall

AMHERST

Amherst College
12 Walnut St.
$10,000 — Remove decking, install new decking

Amherst Woman’s Club
35 Triangle St.
$21,000 — Exterior stair replacement

CHICOPEE

City of Chicopee
51 Newbury St.
$2,000 — Roofing

City of Chicopee
927 James St.
$481,000 — Demolish and replace water-pumping equipment

City of Chicopee
224 Lonczak Dr.
$422,000 — Package pump station to replace old one

City of Chicopee
141 Paderewski St.
$241,000 — Replace pumps and piping

Paul Mailhott
301 Front St.
$90,000 — New commercial building

Romano Karren
677 Grattan St.
$5,000 — Repair stair rails, risers, foundation, and hall ceiling

EAST LONGMEADOW

East Longmeadow Self Storage
91 Industrial Dr.
$80,000 — New commercial building

HADLEY

First Congregational Church
102 Middle St.
$6,500 — Build wall, fix window for vent, convert hole for makeup air

LONGMEADOW

Town of Longmeadow
Academy Drive
$12,944 — Verizon Wireless to remove two antenna panels and install three remote radio heads, distribution sector box, and one fiber cable line

LUDLOW

Eversource Energy
Cherry and Center streets
$11,500 — Cell alterations

Marta Law Office
77 Winsor St.
$30,000 — Commercial alterations

Villa Rose Restaurant
1428 Center St.
$183,000 — Commercial addition

NORTHAMPTON

ES Realty Corp.
34 Bridge St.
$6,000 — Sign

People’s Institute
38 Gothic St.
$76,000 — Roofing

PALMER

Balvir Singh/Pride
1045 Thorndike St.
$1,800 — Sheet-metal work for dental office

Dollar General
2 Breckenridge St.
$16,000 — Sprinkler system for new store

Warka Investments, LLC
1448 North Main St.
$1,800 — Install supply ducts for new office

SPRINGFIELD

Avneet, LLC
305 State St.
$2,500 — Construct handicap ramp

Blue Tarp Development
29 Howard St.
$613,039 — Demolition in preparation for new interior fit-out

City of Springfield
1300 State St.
Demolition work and addition of new wall to separate educational space and storage space at R.L. Putnam Vocational-Technical Academy

ES Industrial, LLC
243 Cottage St.
$3,820,000 — Renovation of existing Springfield Wire facility

Five Town Station, LLC
362-364 Cooley St.
$37,500 — Roofing

MassMutual
1500 Main St.
$230,000 — Demolition of concrete access ramp

Emilo Melchionna
175 Carew St.
$51,712 — Minor wall rework, cosmetic upgrades

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Bob Clark
154 Wayside Ave.
$40,000 — Roofing

Dan Desroyers
1844 Riverdale St.
$33,000 — Renovations to create shared office space

Home Depot USA
179 Dagget Dr.
$1,263,182 — Install outdoor natural-gas clean-energy server and associated equipment

Mitch Salamon
54 Wayside Ave.
$53,851 — Roofing

Seidell Realty
85 Lewis Ave.
$10,000 — Replace windows and door, insulate, cabinet, refinish floors, paint, garage door, repair sheetrock

WILBRAHAM

YMCA of Greater Springfield
45 Post Office Park
$99,392 — Roofing

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

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

615 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Noah Hoffenberg
Seller: David A. Soucie
Date: 08/18/17

844 Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jason W. Rasku
Seller: Robert M. Davidson
Date: 08/18/17

BERNARDSTON

712 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Thomas Tyminski
Seller: James S. Ruder
Date: 08/15/17

7 Library St.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Maddox J. Sprengel
Seller: James D. Trill
Date: 08/22/17

157 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Barbara Massoni
Date: 08/14/17

BUCKLAND

12 Martin Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Chianne P. Hubert
Seller: Dennis D. Smith
Date: 08/18/17

CHARLEMONT

25 Heath Stage Terrace
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Brisson
Seller: Verne W. Bissell TR
Date: 08/18/17

COLRAIN

367 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Leger
Seller: Melissa J. Koncz
Date: 08/15/17

CONWAY

86 River St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Veronique C. Blanchard
Seller: Brian W. Burke
Date: 08/17/17

DEERFIELD

18 Conway St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Budlia LLC
Seller: Malcolm J. Cichy
Date: 08/24/17

GREENFIELD

45 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Natascia M. Pica
Seller: Theresa Jenoure
Date: 08/18/17

93 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Craig R. Wray
Seller: Howard J. Arkush
Date: 08/16/17

68 Cheapside St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bruce G. Thomas
Seller: Rachel Roy
Date: 08/15/17

9 Cherry St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Thomas Semonelli
Seller: Paul H. Robie
Date: 08/25/17

50 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,800
Buyer: Shawn Cypher
Seller: Jason W. Rasku
Date: 08/18/17

84 Congress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Garrett D. Connelly
Seller: Susan W. Crapo 2007 TR
Date: 08/22/17

53 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Igor Taraburca
Seller: Kate H. Albrecht
Date: 08/25/17

50 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $190,740
Buyer: Jade R. King
Seller: Meredith T. Southergill
Date: 08/18/17

112 Fairview St. East
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Aleta R. Smith
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 08/18/17

178 Fairview St. West
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Amy B. Patt
Seller: Joseph J. Gill
Date: 08/25/17

227 French King Hwy.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Rachel M. Roy
Seller: Mary M. Dion
Date: 08/15/17

211 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Stafford
Seller: Ann K. Twohig
Date: 08/18/17

370 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erin Nugent
Seller: Penfield INT
Date: 08/15/17

102 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Smith-Laclaire
Seller: New Beginning Homes LLC
Date: 08/18/17

14 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Aleah M. Diemand
Seller: Shannon L. Guilbault
Date: 08/21/17

17 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Devorah L. Rosenberg
Seller: Robyn J. Harris
Date: 08/25/17

49 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Webster
Seller: Sharon L. Pleasant
Date: 08/18/17

10-24 Miles St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: SMR Greenfield TR
Seller: George A. Spence
Date: 08/16/17

242 Mohawk Trail
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Benellie Property Management
Seller: Taco Bell Of America LLC
Date: 08/21/17

11 Raingley Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Sullivan
Seller: Jerome P. Fish
Date: 08/24/17

85 Sanderson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Lark
Seller: Jared M. Nugent
Date: 08/14/17

229 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Iomay C. Gleason
Seller: Daniel J. Brisson
Date: 08/18/17

28 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Joanne B. Hoyt
Seller: Louis J. Bordeaux
Date: 08/17/17

15 Valley View Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Rose E. Ferrari
Seller: Ariel S. Gallantbernstein
Date: 08/22/17

HAWLEY

9 Hunt Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Sidehill Farm LLC
Seller: Shirley A. Hyytinen
Date: 08/23/17

HEATH

4 East Main St.
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $239,596
Buyer: David J. Zahniser
Seller: Helen J. Mackie
Date: 08/24/17

LEVERETT

219 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Bobbi Hopkins
Seller: Libby Hopkins
Date: 08/21/17

LEYDEN

253 East Hill Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Alexandru Teaca
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 08/25/17

MONTAGUE

146 East Chestnut Hill Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $417,500
Buyer: Robert J. Cote
Seller: Stanley E. Stosz
Date: 08/25/17

323 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $422,000
Buyer: Lynn S. Duggan
Seller: John B. Rittall
Date: 08/22/17

80 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,100
Buyer: Peter P. Doyle
Seller: Thomas M. Markol
Date: 08/16/17

54 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: C. Walker Korby
Seller: Joanne M. O’Neil
Date: 08/17/17

4 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: William J. Doyle
Seller: William P. Devino
Date: 08/25/17

26 Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Steven Levin
Seller: Louis Ruvolo
Date: 08/24/17

30 Union St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Philip M. Grandin
Seller: Holly E. Anderson
Date: 08/18/17

NEW SALEM

246 North Main St.
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $233,500
Buyer: Alexander M. Zale
Seller: Robert D. Hamel
Date: 08/24/17

NORTHFIELD

45 Ferncliff Ave.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: David Dukor-Jackson
Seller: Aldo M. Sesia
Date: 08/24/17

563 Pine Meadow Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Mark Alvin
Seller: Daniel L. Whitney
Date: 08/25/17

NORTHFIELD

1 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: George B. Voss
Seller: Stephen P. Kucinski
Date: 08/15/17

20 Pine Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Phillips B. Sherburne
Seller: Pamela S. Haskins
Date: 08/17/17

ORANGE

511 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Paras
Seller: Craig Blanchard
Date: 08/18/17

29 McKenna St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jacob W. Laurie
Seller: Mary V. Kimball
Date: 08/15/17

332 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Anne M. Loiselle
Seller: Chase FT
Date: 08/17/17

SHELBURNE

99 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jenny New RET
Seller: Peggy J. Warwick
Date: 08/16/17

269 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: 269 Mohawk Trail LLC
Seller: Sylvia W. Davenport
Date: 08/25/17

411 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Elisei L. Taraburca
Seller: James R. Wade
Date: 08/15/17

SHUTESBURY

147 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $284,300
Buyer: Claudia Citkovitz
Seller: Alan Condron
Date: 08/25/17

SUNDERLAND

84 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Isla S. Castaneda
Seller: Bruce A. Bennett
Date: 08/16/17

158 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Kendra Ouimette
Seller: Gregory T. Felton
Date: 08/25/17

WARWICK

51 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nancy Sunflower
Seller: Gunnar W. Lambert
Date: 08/14/17

WENDELL

10 Rush Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Melinda Nutter
Seller: Thomas J. Tyminski
Date: 08/17/17

WHATELY

117 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: David J. Chez
Seller: Richard C. Spencer
Date: 08/14/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

415 Adams St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: William H. Gensheimer
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/25/17

67 Charter Oak Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,100
Buyer: Yaroslav Moshkovskiy
Seller: Deborah A. Saunders
Date: 08/18/17

78 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Philip M. Edwards
Seller: Karen Nagel
Date: 08/17/17

73-75 Kanawha Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alexandr Chicerman
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/21/17

1132 North St., Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kelsey E. Wellman
Seller: Aaron J. Musa
Date: 08/16/17

250 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert M. Hoyle
Seller: Gary Megliola
Date: 08/16/17

BLANDFORD

32 Brookman Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Priscilla Z. Behidj
Seller: Richard L. Matatall
Date: 08/24/17

24 Carol Ave.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Gary A. Mitchell
Seller: James M. Smith
Date: 08/24/17

65 Chester Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Todd Chaffee
Seller: Brian A. Champiney
Date: 08/25/17

81 Main St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brian A. Champiney
Seller: Stephen M. Leinbach
Date: 08/25/17

85 Main St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Michael A. Davenport
Seller: Michael P. Anthony
Date: 08/23/17

47 Otis Tolland Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Shalakow E. Hebig
Seller: Robert C. Frost
Date: 08/24/17

BRIMFIELD

19 2nd St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael P. Gonynor
Seller: Elizabeth Jensen-Maurer
Date: 08/18/17

68 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Jacques Mathieu
Seller: Brian Delnegro
Date: 08/24/17

58 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $129,400
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Henry J. Levesque
Date: 08/14/17

CHICOPEE

85 Amherst St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Anne M. Swift
Seller: Samantha Coulter
Date: 08/21/17

144 Beauchamp Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $236,648
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Bonnie L. Lapolice
Date: 08/23/17

66 Beech St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $193,400
Buyer: Jose A. Urbina
Seller: Elaine G. Simmons
Date: 08/21/17

583 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Ryan Manning
Seller: Property 1 LLC
Date: 08/25/17

40 Dale Court
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Elena Abashina
Seller: Ali Kitchell
Date: 08/23/17

30 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Felicita Cintron-Serrano
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 08/18/17

22 East St. Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Igor Revniuk
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/17/17

190 Frontenac St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,934
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Robert A. Bigby
Date: 08/22/17

102 Jamrog Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Adam Deliefde
Seller: Carolyn M. Wall
Date: 08/18/17

24 Kennedy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Toni L. Hager
Seller: Salome Sitek
Date: 08/25/17

202 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Rayan C. Abdulbaki
Seller: Metras, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/17

5 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Kelly J. Bizon
Seller: Ellen J. Arseneault
Date: 08/24/17

143 Lukasik St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Westbrook
Seller: Benjamin S. Wilson
Date: 08/25/17

157 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David A. Martins
Seller: Jeffrey J. Bagge
Date: 08/15/17

56 Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Akim Rivera
Seller: Sterste, Margita, (Estate)
Date: 08/17/17

732 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Selma Masic
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/18/17

128 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Qusay H. Hawi
Seller: Eugene D. Roux
Date: 08/18/17

52 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $381,000
Buyer: Geoffrey J. Creed
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 08/22/17

11 Morris St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Hayder AlHamdani
Seller: George A. Bruneault
Date: 08/15/17

108 Nelson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Abraxas RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/18/17

14 Park St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Milan P. Peich
Seller: Jose Dasilva-Ovelheiro
Date: 08/25/17

44 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Glorister Aviles
Seller: Olas Tleis
Date: 08/15/17

19 Pleasant St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ryan Askew
Seller: Rector Wardens & Vestry
Date: 08/25/17

94 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Lavallee Group Inc.
Seller: Maddox Realty LLC
Date: 08/18/17

91 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Robert J. Arcott
Seller: LTC Enterprises LLC
Date: 08/18/17

12 Spence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Marc Lyons
Seller: Timothy R. Lukasik
Date: 08/22/17

188 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $243,322
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Joseph T. Collins
Date: 08/14/17

67 Streiber Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Short 4U RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/18/17

94 Valier Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Scott Patterson
Seller: Timothy A. Day
Date: 08/25/17

69 Wanda St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Shane Brooks
Seller: Donald E. Vitkus
Date: 08/15/17

59 Warwick Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Alphonse Yapo
Seller: Samalid M. Hogan
Date: 08/22/17

1576 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Hadley
Seller: Karen L. Everett
Date: 08/14/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

16 Judy Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jacob E. Werbicki
Seller: Nathan R. Provost
Date: 08/16/17

33 Longview Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Paul J. Stebbins
Seller: Daniel B. Desilets
Date: 08/18/17

168 Mountainview Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Brian McVety
Seller: Jill Shaw
Date: 08/25/17

20 Overlook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: David S. Watson
Seller: Binsky, Barbara R., (Estate)
Date: 08/21/17

Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sugar Magnolia RT
Seller: Cabot Real Estate LLC
Date: 08/17/17

68 Timber Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: John P. Rucci
Seller: Eric D. Hagopian
Date: 08/15/17

53 Waterman Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Steven A. Jones
Seller: Douglas S. Dalton
Date: 08/25/17

GRANVILLE

367 Water St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Birge
Seller: Michael C. Pultz
Date: 08/18/17

HAMPDEN

325 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Specht
Seller: Teresa Blask
Date: 08/18/17

38 Carmody Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $315,500
Buyer: Kellsey M. Phillips
Seller: Jeffrey P. Zilch
Date: 08/24/17

46 Echo Valley Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Anderson
Seller: Christian M. Anderson
Date: 08/22/17

36 Issac Bradway Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $144,509
Buyer: Edward J. Haluch
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 08/24/17

92 Mill Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Carolyn M. Rettura
Seller: Gertrude E. Decosmo
Date: 08/25/17

11 Old Coach Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Jennifer Devine
Seller: Dominic A. Rettura
Date: 08/25/17

56 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Maria E. Williams
Seller: Joanne Soares
Date: 08/18/17

261 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Mark Acosta
Seller: Lisa R. Hammerle
Date: 08/14/17

HOLLAND

47 Lake Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Robert Maryyanek
Seller: Daniel Bugnacki
Date: 08/17/17

1 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kaitlin Desmarais
Seller: Ronald J. Lippe
Date: 08/21/17

37 Lakeridge Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kathryn A. Calo
Seller: Thomas J. Duffy
Date: 08/25/17

93 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jessica Chaffee
Seller: Jonathan Rudd
Date: 08/24/17

101 Union Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Ryan M. Sullivan
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/23/17

HOLYOKE

206 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Amanda B. Wojcicki
Seller: Christy A. Geffin
Date: 08/15/17

20 Amherst St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,500
Buyer: Karen R. Freedman
Seller: Diane M. Defalco
Date: 08/15/17

54-56 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $896,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Cynthia D. Thomas
Date: 08/18/17

74 Brown Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kenneth G. Theroux
Seller: Richard L. Theroux
Date: 08/25/17

91 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $142,500
Buyer: Alex Cowley
Seller: Coakley Corp.
Date: 08/25/17

11 Clark St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Grisel Cruz
Seller: Gregorio Rosario
Date: 08/18/17

81 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Lafrance
Seller: Christopher J. Dautel
Date: 08/14/17

23 Evergreen Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Denise M. Quinones
Seller: Pearl J. Jackson
Date: 08/17/17

18 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Bernardo Ortiz-Rodriguez
Seller: Paul R. Gallagher
Date: 08/17/17

291 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Coakley Corp
Seller: Ricardo Delvalle
Date: 08/16/17

375 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $368,284
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sarah A. Bidus
Date: 08/15/17

393-399 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Ernst Pierre-Louis
Date: 08/14/17

51 Merrick Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Devin D. Egan
Seller: Timothy J. Welch
Date: 08/18/17

97 Mountain View Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Mark C. McDermott
Seller: Barbara Granata
Date: 08/21/17

1653 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Pamela M. Vantassell
Date: 08/14/17

265-267 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Brian Doyle
Seller: Yassine Zian
Date: 08/25/17

119 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Goitein
Seller: Robin L. Martins
Date: 08/15/17

200 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Brennan
Seller: Isaac Santana
Date: 08/17/17

21 School St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Lenin Pacheco-Montero
Seller: Katherine Ryan
Date: 08/14/17

21 Scott Hollow Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Jody C. Schnabl
Seller: Frank A. Germain
Date: 08/21/17

24 Willow St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Juan C. Uribe
Seller: Jorge I. Alvarez
Date: 08/21/17

LONGMEADOW

63 Albemarle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Lina A. Hogan
Seller: July Sanchez
Date: 08/16/17

108 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Quercia
Seller: Robert H. Basdekis
Date: 08/17/17

133 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Lacasse
Date: 08/15/17

101 Englewood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Carl Jasmin
Seller: Phyllis A. Goldblatt
Date: 08/23/17

61 Fairhill Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $392,500
Buyer: Jeffrey Belkin
Seller: Cynthia Kornet
Date: 08/22/17

7 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Rodney Kuntz
Seller: Justin B. Clemow
Date: 08/14/17

256 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $308,500
Buyer: Patrick M. Flanagan
Seller: Peter M. Stearns
Date: 08/23/17

31 Leetewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $339,000
Buyer: Alissa J. Teta-Bachelor
Seller: Dawn Baird
Date: 08/22/17

124 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $506,000
Buyer: Song Zhang
Seller: Brice D. Englert
Date: 08/18/17

201 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Gaurav Narula
Seller: Michael P. Doyle
Date: 08/17/17

857 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Northelm RT
Seller: Patricia Rizzo
Date: 08/25/17

6 Meadowbrook Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Christine A. Kervian
Seller: Jackson, Barbara, (Estate)
Date: 08/25/17

64 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $321,450
Buyer: Luke M. Rutkowski
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 08/16/17

85 Pinewood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $535,000
Buyer: Joshua J. Brickel
Seller: Robert G. Pierson
Date: 08/24/17

86 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Benjamin J. Weiss
Seller: Edward J. Barkett
Date: 08/14/17

52 Wilkin Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Yatin P. Patil
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/25/17

213 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jessica Lewis
Seller: Smith, Ruth M., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/17

42 Woodlawn Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Kraus
Seller: Harold S. Anderson
Date: 08/23/17

LUDLOW

20 Birch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Henry Hampton
Seller: Maria Moran
Date: 08/17/17

230 Clover Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Glenn S. Peabody
Seller: Henry G. Banas
Date: 08/25/17

861 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: Emmah Wanjiru
Seller: Wilhelmina Wachter
Date: 08/22/17

44 Green St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Matthew Papia
Seller: Keith Fulton
Date: 08/18/17

5 Homestretch Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $224,900
Buyer: Tania Chrzanowski
Seller: Mary E. Muzzy
Date: 08/21/17

191 Moore St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Craig Macmaster
Seller: Macmaster, Wenonah, (Estate)
Date: 08/25/17

62 Norwich Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Donald R. Cameron
Seller: Steven E. Koeninger
Date: 08/24/17

76 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Poomjai A. Pollawit
Seller: Mario P. Santos
Date: 08/15/17

115-117 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Jeffrey E. Sexton
Seller: Ariane N. Gallup
Date: 08/25/17

30 Regall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Marble
Seller: Nancy J. Como
Date: 08/17/17

57 Russell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,419
Buyer: Abraxas RT
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/14/17

111 Southwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Eric Kosciusko
Seller: James Pirog
Date: 08/17/17

149 Waverly Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Kristen N. Miller
Seller: John S. Lovely
Date: 08/15/17

362 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Gremio Lusitano Inc.
Seller: Manuel S. Tereso
Date: 08/17/17

MONSON

Margaret St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Antonio J. Siciliano
Seller: Tracie A. Lampson
Date: 08/25/17

65 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Shawn Bronson
Seller: Christopher Lepoer
Date: 08/18/17

33 Upper Palmer Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Deborah Winchester
Seller: Martha M. Rickson
Date: 08/23/17

27 Zuell Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Paul F. Muzzy
Seller: Tania Chrzanowski
Date: 08/21/17

MONTGOMERY

58 Birch Bluff Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Christopher Bush
Seller: David A. Hayes
Date: 08/18/17

PALMER

2 Belchertown St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Lazaro O. Cruz
Seller: Roger W. Barnes
Date: 08/22/17

21 Coache St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Samuel J. Renaud
Seller: David A. Landino
Date: 08/25/17

110 Griffin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $157,234
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Yvan L. Latulippe
Date: 08/16/17

4108-4110 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Yan W. Wu
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/14/17

4419 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Michael J. Jacobs
Seller: Christine R. Corrow
Date: 08/25/17

15 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Jesus Cardenales
Seller: Pamela Outhuse
Date: 08/25/17

1528-1530 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Abimael Claudio
Seller: Gary L. Libiszewski
Date: 08/17/17

2013 Pine St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Bank New York
Seller: Donald R. Buzzell
Date: 08/23/17

8 Riverview Pkwy.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $156,600
Buyer: Erin E. Messier
Seller: Robert W. Nicholas
Date: 08/16/17

249 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Matthew P. Desmarais
Seller: JNB Property Investment
Date: 08/16/17

24 Whalen St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Desabrais
Seller: Jose Goncalves
Date: 08/16/17

RUSSELL

225 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Kathleen M. Dubour
Seller: Barber, Blanche L., (Estate)
Date: 08/17/17

101 Old Westfield Road
Russell, MA 01034
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Peter C. Assarian
Seller: Sharon P. Ashton
Date: 08/24/17

30 Ridgewood Dr.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Tyler D. Willey-Vyce
Seller: Sharon J. Willey
Date: 08/25/17

SOUTHWICK

41 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert Bosco
Seller: Clayton A. Cigal
Date: 08/17/17

4 Island Pond Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jennifer A. Bouley
Seller: Jennifer A. Lapierre
Date: 08/24/17

18 Kimberly Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Carreira
Seller: Jodi H. Wagner
Date: 08/18/17

3 Mallard Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Carolyn S. Gagliarducci
Seller: James A. Demeo
Date: 08/16/17

134 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard J. Anderson
Seller: Jennifer Whitman
Date: 08/14/17

3 Sterrett Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Ronald G. Crain
Seller: Brian A. Rachele
Date: 08/25/17

SPRINGFIELD

41 Aberdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Michael T. Lynch
Seller: Lori A. Beston
Date: 08/16/17

603 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $147,606
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sheileen R. Talbot
Date: 08/16/17

582-584 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $233,489
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Juan C. Gonzalez
Date: 08/14/17

104 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Kelley Diederich
Seller: Marissa J. Turnbull
Date: 08/18/17

18 Barry Wills Place
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Conway
Seller: Kristin L. Jacobs
Date: 08/15/17

965 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aastha Bansri LLC
Seller: Huang Family Property LLC
Date: 08/18/17

54 Brighton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Evert Campbell
Seller: Thomas C. Hegarty
Date: 08/21/17

25 Bruce St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Daniel Morais
Seller: Israel Rivera
Date: 08/25/17

15-17 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sumner Avenue Realty LLC
Seller: Robert D. Valentine
Date: 08/22/17

25 Burnside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $126,500
Buyer: Wayne A. Freeman
Seller: Ronald R. Duquette
Date: 08/25/17

365 Cadwell Dr.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Cal Rolling Hills LLC
Seller: East Coast Springfield Development
Date: 08/22/17

89 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Banker LT
Seller: Edward Szczepanek
Date: 08/18/17

1215 Carew St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jessica M. Ortiz
Seller: Jean N. Jacobs
Date: 08/21/17

75 Chapin Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Julio A. Rodriguez
Seller: Thomas G. Hidalgo
Date: 08/18/17

58 Crawford Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Della Ripa Real Estate
Seller: Frank Depergola
Date: 08/18/17

23 Curtis St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Rita A. Cruz-Maria
Seller: Myriam I. Laboy
Date: 08/16/17

11 Dunbar St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Edward V. Wrann
Seller: Deanna S. Laffan
Date: 08/17/17

40 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Luz M. Cotto
Seller: Kathleen Weldon
Date: 08/17/17

228 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Carmen L. Cruz
Seller: Jamie L. Erickson
Date: 08/25/17

48 Elwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Lay Seng
Seller: Diana Kumisca
Date: 08/18/17

93 Emerson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Sendra
Seller: Dennis M. Frizzell
Date: 08/23/17

259 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Isamal M. Franceschi
Seller: Edward J. Haluch
Date: 08/25/17

78 Healey St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Marie A. Toussaint
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 08/25/17

38 Ina St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,280
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gerald R. Cottle
Date: 08/14/17

101 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Hampden Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

72 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mercy Jenkins
Seller: FP Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

107 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Hampden Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

33 Ladd St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Dora Morales
Seller: Salim Abdoo
Date: 08/23/17

47-49 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Gilberto Vargas
Seller: Furman, Rose H., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/17

50 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Alexander Rodriguez
Seller: Tania I. Ruiz
Date: 08/18/17

6 Maplewood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $151,637
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Robert W. Ruff
Date: 08/23/17

106 Meadowlark Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kim M. Charles
Seller: Cheryl A. Chavis
Date: 08/18/17

27 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Israel R. Willard
Seller: Shawn A. Rairigh
Date: 08/15/17

328 Newhouse St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Roberto Villafane
Seller: Donald Mactavish
Date: 08/25/17

114 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Gisele M. Daggett
Seller: Jacob E. Werbicki
Date: 08/16/17

20 Parkin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Dallana Bournigal
Seller: Andrea Igoe
Date: 08/22/17

581 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $138,000
Buyer: Krystal Thomas
Seller: Michael Prignano
Date: 08/21/17

194 Pondview Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Myles Callender
Seller: Brenda L. Collins
Date: 08/25/17

15 Powell Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $166,500
Buyer: Jose A. Vasco
Seller: Kent D. Davies
Date: 08/25/17

24 Puritan Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Edwin Irizarry
Seller: Michael W. Mettey
Date: 08/14/17

177 Ramblewood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Takiya N. Tillman
Seller: Anthony C. Racco
Date: 08/24/17

59 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Edwin Lopez
Seller: John A. Teague
Date: 08/18/17

14 Silvia St.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Delania C. Barbee
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 08/22/17

129 Spruceland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jesse Lederman
Seller: Jeffrey S. Moores
Date: 08/15/17

685 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 08/17/17

42 Stephanie Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group
Seller: Hallam B. Howell
Date: 08/23/17

104 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Linda N. Dockery
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 08/18/17

77 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: David T. Cioch
Seller: Eric S. Dymnicki
Date: 08/17/17

359 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Luis A. Rivera
Seller: Ronald J. Kalinowski
Date: 08/25/17

25-27 Underwood St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Lathasia Lee-Shabazz
Seller: Xiuyu Ma
Date: 08/24/17

96 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Domenico Fratamico
Seller: Antonic LLC
Date: 08/15/17

43 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Zuleyka N. Cortez
Seller: Angel Mojica
Date: 08/25/17

343-345 Water St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: FV 1 Inc.
Seller: Kellie Lynch
Date: 08/14/17

12 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Adam R. Morrison
Seller: Donald Wiswall TR
Date: 08/15/17

21 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Marotte
Seller: Maureen A. Marotte
Date: 08/15/17

120 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jamal S. Seymour
Seller: Charles D. Allen
Date: 08/22/17

169 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Keith R. Sheppard
Seller: Eva Brown
Date: 08/14/17

45 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,920
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Jeffrey R. Rostron
Date: 08/15/17

54 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Felix Suya
Seller: Robert J. Bernardos
Date: 08/21/17

64 Wisteria St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Simone Martin
Seller: Theresa A. Moccio
Date: 08/25/17

TOLLAND

718 Burt Hill Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Patrick W. Barrett
Seller: Jason M. Smith
Date: 08/25/17

WALES

29 Lake George Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Lori A. Vezina
Seller: Christopher Rataj
Date: 08/21/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

192 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $233,900
Buyer: Brenda X. Chavez
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 08/16/17

150 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nicholas Alfano
Seller: Earl J. Haubenreiser
Date: 08/17/17

309 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,700
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: MP Consulting Inc.
Date: 08/14/17

62 Fairview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: AGA Properties LLC
Seller: Lori A. Smith
Date: 08/17/17

24 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Donald D. Skorka
Date: 08/23/17

122 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Katherine S. Shallbetter
Seller: Wanat, Elaine M., (Estate)
Date: 08/18/17

33 Old Westfield Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $264,100
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: David F. Dombrowski
Date: 08/25/17

112 Partridge Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $394,500
Buyer: Adam A. Tebaldi
Seller: Debra A. Whiting
Date: 08/16/17

314 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Peter Mones
Seller: V. Mortgage REO 2 LLC
Date: 08/17/17

83 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Isaac Santana
Seller: Jose Ramos
Date: 08/18/17

WESTFIELD

90 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Todd S. Cieplinski
Seller: Vanessa E. Beattie
Date: 08/15/17

63 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Gabryel
Seller: LP 4 LLC
Date: 08/24/17

309 Buck Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Manuel J. Minchala-Tacuri
Seller: Edward Kolenda
Date: 08/18/17

84 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Michael Graveline
Seller: Thomas W. Humphrey
Date: 08/18/17

89 Carroll Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $201,900
Buyer: James M. Roncarati
Seller: Kelseys Corner LLC
Date: 08/22/17

34 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Koehler
Seller: Janice M. Parisi
Date: 08/18/17

70 Holyoke Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Troy A. Beaulac
Seller: Leonard E. Belcher Inc.
Date: 08/22/17

5 Lathrop Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ziad N. Kutayli
Seller: David Koerber
Date: 08/16/17

419 Little River Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Kimberly A. Bond
Seller: Theodore M. Buynicki
Date: 08/16/17

14 Miller St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nicorn LLC
Seller: Ruby Realty LLC
Date: 08/23/17

37 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $244,900
Buyer: Ashley M. Traynor
Seller: James A. Cook
Date: 08/23/17

68 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Stephanie N. Alvarez
Seller: Christopher M. Bush
Date: 08/18/17

70 Turnpike Industrial Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $3,612,500
Buyer: 70 Turnpike Owner SPE LLC
Seller: Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006
Date: 08/14/17

144 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,900
Buyer: Patrick J. Kiendzior
Seller: Dan W. Gordner
Date: 08/14/17

11 Washington St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Agape Church
Seller: Advent Christian Church
Date: 08/25/17

WILBRAHAM

26 Bittersweet Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $367,500
Buyer: Michael P. Verteramo
Seller: Paul J. Stebbins
Date: 08/18/17

64 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jennifer Assad
Seller: Mikiel Setian
Date: 08/15/17

5 Brookside Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Michael K. McIntyre
Seller: Joan K. Hale RET
Date: 08/21/17

15 Circle Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $142,501
Buyer: High Ridge Real Estate
Seller: Gipssy S. McKenzie
Date: 08/18/17

12 Dalton St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Justin Jones
Seller: Evelyn Blanco
Date: 08/15/17

15 Danforth Farms Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Cyril Joseph
Seller: Franklin R. Moore
Date: 08/25/17

638 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Laflamme
Seller: Bank New York Mellon
Date: 08/18/17

540 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $259,865
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Janice B. Bogdahn
Date: 08/14/17

225 Maynard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Paul Henry
Seller: Linda T. Cooper
Date: 08/25/17

8 Mountainbrook Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Suzanne Morneau
Seller: Carol D. Danio
Date: 08/22/17

4 Nokomis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Linda H. Smith
Seller: Susan D. Hucul
Date: 08/24/17

23 Oldwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $412,000
Buyer: Chad A. McLeod
Seller: Deirdre M. Barbeau
Date: 08/17/17

7 Railroad Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Shannon Court LLC
Seller: George J. Scarfe
Date: 08/18/17

851 Ridge Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher C. Hill
Seller: Pola M. Valentine
Date: 08/25/17

2 South Park Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: James A. Coletta
Seller: Mary T. Petrone
Date: 08/14/17

476 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Nicholas Marsland
Seller: Kevin J. Czaplicki
Date: 08/22/17

33 Stonegate Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jeffrey P. Zilch
Seller: Mary A. Chase
Date: 08/24/17

Stonington Dr. #5
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Michael J. Thompson
Seller: Silo Farm Associates LLC
Date: 08/15/17

1225 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $446,000
Buyer: Brian Rachele
Seller: John Ferrera
Date: 08/25/17

4 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $585,000
Buyer: Paquette Realty Holdings
Seller: Newlife International Ministries
Date: 08/24/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

7 Alyssum Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Stephanie K. Mattrey
Seller: Carolyn A. McGill
Date: 08/21/17

9 Canterbury Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $724,900
Buyer: Haas LT
Seller: Thomas F. Seymour
Date: 08/22/17

155 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $382,500
Buyer: Andrew R. Reiter
Seller: 220 North East Street LLC
Date: 08/18/17

124 Grantwood Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Marmanis Sayegh LLC
Seller: Richard A. Mears
Date: 08/18/17

174 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $615,000
Buyer: Alison I. Ash RET
Seller: Katherine S. Newman
Date: 08/22/17

167 Montague Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Jason R. Aldrich RET
Seller: Janna L. Aldrich
Date: 08/15/17

1072 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $900,000
Buyer: Leslie W. Lorber
Seller: Janet A. Brongers
Date: 08/21/17

215 Sunset Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Kilerine Properties LLC
Seller: Marcos Y. Kleinerman
Date: 08/17/17

62 Taylor St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Justin T. Serpone
Seller: Katrin Verclas
Date: 08/21/17

6 University Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $4,975,000
Buyer: Gleason Johndrow Rentals
Seller: Woodgreen Amherst LP
Date: 08/25/17

BELCHERTOWN

23 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Paul B. Morris
Seller: Todd W. Bergstrom
Date: 08/15/17

471 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael D. Schwendenmann
Seller: Stephen J. Grader
Date: 08/17/17

25 Dogwood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $379,900
Buyer: Allen J. Bousquet
Seller: Benchmark Custom Homes
Date: 08/24/17

19 Fletcher Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Reynolds
Seller: Kozak FT
Date: 08/17/17

42 Jabish St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gary P. Gougeun
Seller: Joseph F. Sarno
Date: 08/17/17

85 Turkey Hill Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Kimberly Wright
Seller: Kevin R. Green
Date: 08/18/17

15 Robin Lane
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Donald R. Mactavish
Seller: James B. Doran
Date: 08/24/17

EASTHAMPTON

90 Briggs St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Thomas & L. Lombardo LT
Seller: Victor M. & J. J. Arrighi IRT
Date: 08/23/17

65 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert F. Tremble RET
Seller: Josh M. Ley
Date: 08/17/17

416 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $260,980
Buyer: Katherine Hereld
Seller: Alexander D. Lapointe
Date: 08/21/17

13-15 Exeter St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $247,900
Buyer: Laura F. Arbeitman
Seller: New City Properties LLC
Date: 08/16/17

198 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Pasqualina Azzarello
Seller: Amy B. Davis
Date: 08/15/17

200 Hendrick St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Daryle B. Powers
Seller: Michael L. Richard
Date: 08/14/17

109 Holyoke St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Corissa L. Colon
Seller: Czarnik, Helen M., (Estate)
Date: 08/18/17

20 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Alexander D. Lapointe
Seller: Mary E. Facteau
Date: 08/21/17

264 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: 264 Main Street RT
Seller: Charles R. Robertson
Date: 08/25/17

140 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Kiah Mcandrew-Davis
Seller: Andrea D. Martelli
Date: 08/21/17

25 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Earl C. Frey
Seller: Shawn D. Osterfund
Date: 08/18/17

16 Searls St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $138,500
Buyer: Bryan Emond
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/23/17

37 Ward Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Melissa E. Peters
Seller: Kevin J. Ovitt
Date: 08/21/17

9 Wilton Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Katherine N. Fedorov
Seller: Crossroads Property Investors
Date: 08/15/17

GOSHEN

705 East St.
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $231,364
Buyer: David T. Lashway
Seller: Deborah L. Soto
Date: 08/16/17

54 Fuller Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Timothy M. Lamere
Seller: Burns, Thomas E., (Estate)
Date: 08/22/17

GRANBY

90 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Kelly Bicket
Seller: Scott Family Properties
Date: 08/25/17

17 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Matthew O. Harrington
Seller: A. Nebraska Corp.
Date: 08/18/17

142 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Diana L. Sullivan
Seller: Cathy Grayson
Date: 08/18/17

250 Taylor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Shaina Berneche
Seller: Edward M. Chrusciel
Date: 08/25/17

HADLEY

112 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Maureen K. Devine
Seller: Neil M. Longley
Date: 08/16/17

29 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: D. Stanford-Haddock
Seller: Kostek 2007 FT
Date: 08/15/17

South Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Arthur C. West
Seller: Robert A. West
Date: 08/22/17

HATFIELD

14 Sunset Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Kathryn A. Poole
Seller: Karen Holman
Date: 08/15/17

58 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Darlene M. Omasta
Seller: Goller, Ronald C., (Estate)
Date: 08/25/17

HUNTINGTON

96 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Molly A. Scott-Smith
Seller: A. Michael Petrovsky
Date: 08/22/17

NORTHAMPTON

11 Beaver Brook Loop
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Aileen M. Gleason
Seller: Beaver Brook NT
Date: 08/25/17

86 Cahillane Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Richard C. Spencer
Seller: Nikki Davenbrie
Date: 08/14/17

133 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $467,000
Buyer: Mary J. Persaud
Seller: Michelle R. Warren
Date: 08/15/17

160 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Celia A. Mackinnon
Seller: Sven Huggins
Date: 08/24/17

53 Emerson Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $540,000
Buyer: Tomasz A. Wiraszka
Seller: Nicholas P. Lata
Date: 08/24/17

14 Evergreen Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Rachel C. Baker
Seller: Greenwood, Richard E., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/17

982 Florence Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Shaver
Seller: Edwin H. Larson
Date: 08/15/17

17 Holly Court
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Ann M. Sollinger
Seller: Matthew A. Motamedi
Date: 08/17/17

31 Lilly St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Allison Gomes
Seller: Macgregor J. Thomson
Date: 08/15/17

25 Maynard Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $484,000
Buyer: David J. Kieval
Seller: Scott T. Urban
Date: 08/24/17

101 Old Ferry Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Mandeng C. Minor
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 08/21/17

Prince St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: Servicenet Inc.
Seller: Hospital Hill Development
Date: 08/14/17

261 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $361,100
Buyer: Stephen R. Taranto
Seller: Darlene M. Baker
Date: 08/14/17

269 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $361,800
Buyer: Julie R. Thomson
Seller: Edmund M. Harris
Date: 08/15/17

7 Shepherds Hollow Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $530,000
Buyer: Janice L. Cooper
Seller: Rachel D. Cartmell
Date: 08/18/17

127 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $231,700
Buyer: William B. Sawyer
Seller: Laura L. Maziarz
Date: 08/25/17

PELHAM

47 Arnold Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $458,000
Buyer: John W. Cherry TR
Seller: Mark Lange
Date: 08/15/17

57 Harkness Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Christina P. Taylor
Seller: Roberta L. Diehl
Date: 08/17/17

SOUTH HADLEY

206 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Benjamin W. Tucker
Seller: Roger W. Tucker
Date: 08/25/17

25 Brittany Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Raymond J. Mackenzie
Seller: Adele B. Reynolds
Date: 08/21/17

130 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Kenneth D. Brumer
Seller: Robert J. Pleasure
Date: 08/15/17

113 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $263,900
Buyer: Kathryn Guggino
Seller: Matthew O. Harrington
Date: 08/17/17

118 Lyman St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: ARJ 15 T B
Seller: 4 Seasons Property Maintenance
Date: 08/22/17

775 New Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $5,595,000
Buyer: Maple Brothers Industrial Co.
Seller: Store Master Funding 3
Date: 08/24/17

49 Noel St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Gilroy Property Renewal
Seller: Henry Tessier RET
Date: 08/22/17

1 Promenade Way
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Nichols Everett RT
Seller: Mary Lou Krause TR
Date: 08/15/17

25 Red Bridge Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: Andrew G. Reiter
Seller: William M. Herchuck
Date: 08/24/17

27 Waite Ave.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,680
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Richard L. Felt
Date: 08/23/17

SOUTHAMPTON

32 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: 32 Management LLC
Seller: Kyle C. Winkler
Date: 08/15/17

6 Couture Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Restorative Properties
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/22/17

24 Hillside Meadows Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Janice M. Jasiorkowski
Seller: Antonio S. Silva
Date: 08/14/17

16 Katelyn Way
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $622,000
Buyer: Stephen Lee
Seller: Ryan L. Geeleher
Date: 08/21/17

WARE

306 Beaver Lake Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $249,000
Buyer: Edward Murphy
Seller: Stephen A. Williams
Date: 08/15/17

51 Chestnut St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Jason Alexandrovich
Seller: Donald J. Vadnais
Date: 08/18/17

5 Horseshoe Circle
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Kim A. Otis
Seller: Robert M. Heon
Date: 08/15/17

290 Malboeuf Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Andrew Egan
Seller: Citibank
Date: 08/18/17

47-49 Pulaski St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Joseph Pacheco
Seller: Timothy P. Connelly
Date: 08/25/17

177 River Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Christine E. Lloyd
Seller: James J. Leary
Date: 08/25/17

10 Wildflower Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $299,500
Buyer: Ann Podsiadlo
Seller: Belco Construction Co. Inc.
Date: 08/22/17

WESTHAMPTON

302 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $436,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Nichols
Seller: Thomas W. Gallenstein
Date: 08/25/17

WILLIAMSBURG

7 Cider Mill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01039
Amount: $620,500
Buyer: Jonathan Ames
Seller: Lori A. Schwartz
Date: 08/15/17

WORTHINGTON

225 Thayer Hill Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Abigail L. Shallcross
Seller: Elke Astrid-Ryan
Date: 08/17/17

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Alvarez, Lisette
109 School St., Apt. 1
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Aponte, Jose L.
169 Santa Barbara St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/29/17

Arnold, Harold Lee
275 Chestnut St., Apt 427
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Barthelette, Ronald R.
48 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Belville, Robin A.
270 Montgomery Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/24/17

Benoit, Ronald William
Benoit, Joy Lin
22 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/18/17

Bishop, Marshall James
29 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/17

Black, Paul R
Black, Yvonne K.
735 Memorial Dr., Trailer 2
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/17

Blaser, Charles A.
Blaser, Elizabeth Anne
120 Autumn Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Bromley, Lukas William
321 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Brown, Jacqueline
1076 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/28/17

Bushey, Miranda J.
114 South Main St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/17

Caceres, Pedro J.
245 Blueberry Hill Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/17

Coby, Michael Ernest
23 West Glen St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/25/17

Carroll, Veronica Anita
16 Olivine St., Apt. 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Craven, Caroll Ann
498 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Degnan, Kathleen E.
225 Connecticut Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/17

Durchanek, Julia Heyde
a/k/a Vanderminden, Julia Heyde
1250 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040-1928
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/21/17

Gordon, Alexander H.
2009 Overlook Dr.
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Greaney, Margaret
34 Dartmouth St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Hartmann, Curtis E.
139 Union St., Unit 22
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/17

Hieronymus, Kurt P.
59 Vincent Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/30/17

Hill, Tamara W.
646 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/25/17

Ivaldi, Glenn A.
85 Rayburn Road
Stoughton, MA 02072
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Jacobs, John F.
20 Greenwood St., Apt. E
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/17

Joseph, Wilfred
Joseph, Joselie
P.O. Box 80177
Springfield, MA 01138
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/29/17

LaCoy, Kyle A.
268 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Langone, Anthony J.
1 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/17

Leblanc, Lori Anna
3795 South Athol Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Maldonado, Leiha F.
48 Mechanic St., Unit A
Shelburne, MA 01370
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Mariani, Christina G.
33 Green St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Marshall, Sarah A.
111 Warner St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/25/17

Mejias, Gil
a/k/a Mejias, Maryjane R.
89 Pearl St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/17

Montalban, Esther
200 Windmere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Muradian-Brubach, Claudia
76 Valley View Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

O’Brien, Betty Jo
a/k/a O’Brien-Goodreau, Betty Jo
27 Lathrop St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Paul, Michelle J.
47 Brunswick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/17/17

Raspaldo, Marta
a/k/a Raspaldo Ortiz, Marta
101 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/17

Rexroad, Karen Lee
a/k/a Davidson, Karen L.
30 N. Fitzwilliam Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Rexroad, Milton Andrew
30 North Fitzwilliam Road
Royalston, MA 01368
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Robertson, Warren S.
Robertson, Carol A.
a/k/a Hastedt, Carol
80 Third St.
Lee, MA 01238
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/21/17

Rodriguez, Luis E.
Rodriguez, Paula M.
a/k/a Nutting, Paula
18 Guy Place
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/18/17

Ruge, Gregory
a/k/a Ruge, Grigoriy
50 Kanawha Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Saenz, Luis G.
58 Chamnell
Agawam, MA 01001
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/18/17

Sanchez, Aida Luz
155 Florence St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/25/17

Sanders, Drena Ashannon
116 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/17

Schebel Construction
Schebel, Joseph F.
71 Columbia Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/17

Silliker, Ashley B.
33 Harvey St.
Thorndike, MA 01079
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/24/17

Smith, Jeannavice L.
76 Enfield St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/17

Stark, Mary
73 Outer Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/28/17

Sternowski, Scott J.
Sternowski, Katie C.
484 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 08/25/17

Tirado, Eddie
a/k/a Pacheco, Eddie Tirado
19 Saab Court, Apt. 106
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Tressler, William M.
32 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/23/17

Vosit, Joseph George
Vosit, Elaine Marie
25 Sherwood Dr.
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

Wendt, Erhard A.
PO Box 456
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/31/17

White, Rachel
1470 Dunhamton Brimfield
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/17

Wzorek, Judy A.
114 Edbert St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/22/17

Zemojtel, Linda Ann
34 High St.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 08/30/17

Doing Business as Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

DBA Certificates Departments

The following business certificates and trade names were issued or renewed during the month of September 2017.

AMHERST

Joy Art Space
196 North Pleasant St.
Lily Friedling

Pioneer Valley Driving School
256 North Pleasant St.
Mary Paciorek

CHICOPEE

Arrowspeed Archery
769 Prospect St.
Paul Banas

Economy Auto Service
957 Meadow St.
Ariel Ortiz

New England Racers Auction Trade Show
123 Watson St.
Donald Sorel Jr.

NGR Home Improvement
55 Forest St., Unit 1
Nelson Lopez

R. Tetreault Roofing & Siding
70 Westport Dr.
Red Tetreault

Truehart Wellness
264 Exchange St., Unit 2
Rochelle Truehart-Lambert

EAST LONGMEADOW

Ascent Dental Solutions, LLC
250 North Main St.
Kevin Coughlin

Kind Hands Care at Home, LLC
296 North Main St., Suite 20
Janet Maggs, Elizabeth Davila

Permanent Makeup and Skin Care by Rhonda
38 Harkness Ave.
Rhonda Black

Vicky Linda’s
741 Parker St.
Victoria Campbell

HADLEY

Ecuador Andino Store
41A Russell St.
Luis Gavay

Shine Acupuncture
226 Russell St.
Stephanie Mattrey

HOLYOKE

Almonte Market II
129 Sargeant St.
Brian Almonte

Big Buddha Pet Services
127 St. Jerome Ave.
Danielle Pikul

Digital Soul Web Marketing
63 Jackson St.
Igor Poltavets

Dollar General Store #19121
2261 Northampton St.
DG Retail, LLC

Tapestry Health System Inc.
15A Main St.
Tapestry Health System Inc.

Tapestry Health System Inc.
306 Race St.
Tapestry Health System Inc.

LUDLOW

3 Arrow Taxidermy Studio
66 Chapin St.
Vincent Kersey

AJE Financial Services
588 Center St.
Robin Wdowiak

Country Paw Mobile Grooming
531 Pinecone Lane
Alexa Wurszt

NORTHAMPTON

By Thy Grace
45 Main St.
Cher Lemire

Dobra Tea
186 Main St.
Allissa Jukiro, Joel Jukiro

Elo Blue
26 Bedford Terr., #2
Christina Lorimer, Rafael Bresson da Silva Teixeira

Familiars Coffee & Tea
6 Strong Ave.
Isaac Weiner, Daniel McColgan

Maria Katharine
840 Florence Road
Maria Ramsey

Pinch
179 Main St.
Jena Sujat

Pioneer Valley Death with Dignity Action Group
65 Franklin St.
John Berkowitz

Sitelab Architecture & Design
35 Maynard Road
Caryly Brause

Urban Mamasong Inc.
1 Venturers Field Road, #2
Gabrilla Ballard

SOUTHWICK

Ed Roberts Staffing Solutions
72 Vining Hill Road
Edward Roberts

New Ears Affordable Hearing Care
610 College Highway, Unit 13A
Gary Winn

New England Disc Golf Center Inc.
51 John Mason Road
Freda Brown

Rideout Builders
17 Powder Mill Road
Larry Rideout

SPRINGFIELD

A & J Automotive
1307 Worcester St.
Ayyub Abdul-Alim

Advance Stores Co.
1100 St. James Ave.
Bonita Johnson

Bright Eyes Daycare
21 Belmont Place
Rebecca Maldonado

Caleb’s Auto Detailing
69 Wilmont St.
Nehemias Enrique

D.R.S.
64 Fox Hill Road
David Smith

Elegance Limo Services
21 Belmont Place
Albert Maldonado

Elsie’s Flower Shop
182 Main St.
Vicente Porfirio

Kamys Handyman, LLC
50 Leyfred Terr.
Luis Casiano Acosta

Lilac Gray
7 Matthew St.
Carol Boardway-Chapin

S.E.A.L. Trucking
394 Canon Circle
Anthony Goncalez

Secrets of a Diva
152 Lamplighter Lane
Latasia Echols

Tapestry
1985 Main St.
Tapestry Health

Tapestry
11 Wilbraham Road
Tapestry Health

Tapestry
130 Maple St.
Tapestry Health

Tattoo Royale
94 Island Pond Road
James Randall

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Adam & Co. Furniture
900 Riverdale St.
Adam Bouley

Always Polished Perfect
242 Westfield St.
Anita Williams

BA’s Home Improvement
45 Witch Path
Bruce Chelkonas

Grosso Chiropractic, P.C.
615 Westfield St.
Cynthia Grosso

Longhorn Steakhouse #5196
1105 Riverdale St.
Rare Hospitality

Salamon Flooring Inc.
103 Myron St.
Mitchell Salamon

SSD Construction
13 North Blvd.
Simon Slivka

St. Joseph’s Family Dental
258 Main St.
Susana Aguero

Tapestry
425 Union St.
Tapestry Health

WILBRAHAM

Kate Forest Self Care Yoga
84 Main St.
Kathie Forest

Verdon’s Gutter
65 Main St.
Diane Verdon, Real Verdon

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Departments Incorporations

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

ADAMS

B&B Micro Manufacturing Inc., 387 Old Columbia St., Adams, MA 01220. Mitchell Bresett, 62 Maple St., Adams, MA 01220. Construction.

CHICOPEE

Chicopee Comp Friends of Football Inc., 617 Montgomery St. # 1, Chicopee, MA 01020. Paul Parks, 88 Rolf Ave., Chicopee, MA 01020. The purpose of the Chicopee Comp Friends of Football, Inc. is to support the student athletes, parents, staff, and coaches of the football team by raising funds, recruiting volunteers, and conducting events.

GOSHEN

Ce & Apa Inc., 9 Lilly Pond Lane, Goshen, MA 01032. Charles Amo, same. Construction.

GREENFIELD

Blackwind Solutions Inc, 12 Vernon St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Nicole Nelson, same. Consulting.

HOLYOKE

Beyond Remodeling Inc, 3 Overlook Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. ANA Carolina De Alba-Sabino, same. Interior decorator.

PALMER

Beaver Stump Grinding Inc., 21 Wilbraham St., Palmer, MA 01069. Jason P. Keegan, 1126 Glendale St. Wilbraham, MA 01095. Stump grinding and removal, landscape restorations.

PITTSFIELD

Berkshire Theatre Critics Association Inc., 20 Alfred Dr., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Peter Jay Bergman, same. Non-profit organization designed to honor and award for excellence in regional theatre; to encourage participation in Berkshire region arts.

SOUTH HADLEY

Always Reliable Excavating Inc., 35 Fairlawn St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Steven M. Menard, 47 North Main St., South Hadley, MA 01075. Construction and excavating contractor.

SPRINGFIELD

Chayle Inc., 53 Andrew St., Springfield, MA 01109. Dennis Gayle, same. Regulated and licensed retail sales of marijuana.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Agawam Lions Foundation Inc., 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. Robert Germano, 13 Maple St., Agawam MA 01001. Local chapter of a worldwide organization that puts on functions for the community to raise money for the local Agawam Lions Club.

American All State Transport Inc., 1072 Piper Road, West Springfield, MA 01089. Ilyaz Agayev, same. Long distance trucking.

AJM Tours Inc., 425 Union St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Andrew Cecil Francis, same. Passenger transportation.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Briefcase Departments

Pathlight, VVM Seek Innovations to Benefit People with Disabilities

SPRINGFIELD — Applications are now open for the second year of the Pathlight Challenge, Pathlight’s partnership with Valley Venture Mentors (VVM). The two organizations have put out a national call to entrepreneurs to develop solutions aimed at increasing independence for people with intellectual disabilities and those with autism. Pathlight, headquartered in Springfield, has served people with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout Western Mass. since 1952, while VVM offers support to business startups. The Pathlight Challenge is supported by a grant from the Westfield Bank Future Fund. Startups from anywhere in the world are invited to apply for two spots in VVM’s prestigious, intensive, four-month Accelerator program, which kicks off in January. Pathlight Executive Director Ruth Banta said that the partnership with Valley Venture Mentors highlights the organization’s long-standing history of innovation. Pathlight has been a pioneer in partnering with people with developmental disabilities and autism to live full and engaged lives. She said it seems a natural next step to consider how technology or other innovative solutions can help a new generation of people with disabilities live as independently as possible. The Accelerator program is held over one long weekend a month, offering startups connections to subject-matter experts, investors, and engaged and collaborative peers. Those competing in the program can win up to $50,000 in grants to develop their business or product. Applications for the Accelerator are open through Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Pathlight fellows will graduate from the Accelerator program in May, when they will also unveil their new products or services. For more information or to apply for the Pathlight Challenge, visit pathlightgroup.org/our-community/pathlight-challenge.

Massachusetts Adds 10,800 Jobs in August

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in August, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) preliminary job estimates indicate that Massachusetts added 10,800 jobs in August. Over the month, the private sector added 9,900 jobs as gains occurred in professional, scientific, and business services; other services; information; construction; and manufacturing. The July estimate was revised to a gain of 2,500 jobs. From August 2016 to August 2017, BLS estimates Massachusetts has added 57,400 jobs. The August unemployment rate was two-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.4% reported by the bureau. “Massachusetts has gained 57,400 jobs in the last year, with much of that growth concentrated in key economic sectors like health, education, professional, business, and scientific services,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta. “While these job gains, alongside a low unemployment rate, are signs of a strong economy in the Commonwealth, skills gaps and labor-market pressures persist. That is why our workforce-development agencies and partners continue to focus on matching available workers with the training and resources they need to connect to high-demand jobs.” The labor force decreased by 17,200 from 3,697,700 in July, as 10,700 fewer residents were employed and 6,500 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased eight-tenths of a percentage point from 3.4% in August 2016. There were 31,300 more unemployed residents over the year compared to August 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 three-tenths of a percentage point to 66.1% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has increased 1.3% compared to August 2016. The largest private sector percentage job gains over the year were in other services; professional, scientific, and business services; education and health services; and financial activities.

State Campaign to Help Parents Protect Kids from Opioid Misuse

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) recently launched a new, statewide public-information campaign to raise awareness among parents about what they can do to protect their middle- and high-school-aged kids from prescription-drug misuse and addiction. “Parents play an important role in protecting their kids from opioid and substance misuse, and our administration is supporting another tool to begin that conversation and to keep talking — because kids will listen,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “This public-information campaign adds to our strong foundation of prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery in ending the opioid crisis that has impacted too many families throughout the Commonwealth.” The prevention campaign, launched with funding from the DPH Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, is titled “Stop Addiction Before It Starts,” and encourages parents to talk early and often with their children about the dangers of misusing prescription pain medications. Four out of five people who use heroin began by misusing prescription pain medications, and one in four teens report they’ve misused or abused a prescription drug at least once. According to the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, kids whose parents talked with them about prescription pain medications were 42% less likely to misuse these drugs than those whose parents didn’t. The campaign will appear across the state on TV and on digital and paid social-media platforms. Viewers will be directed to mass.gov/stopaddiction for additional information about the importance of talking with teens about opioid misuse, tips on how to start the conversation, further information about opioids including the safe disposal of unused prescription pain pills, and resources for treatment and recovery.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Company Notebook Departments

Valley Blue Sox Break into Top 10 in Collegiate Baseball Attendance

HOLYOKE — The Valley Blue Sox have officially broken into the top 10 for average attendance among summer collegiate baseball teams nationally, according to BallparkDigest.com. In addition, the 2,121 average attendance at 2017 Blue Sox games also placed first in the New England Collegiate Baseball League for the second consecutive year. The 10th-place ranking — following an 11th-place ranking in 2016 — comes on the heels of a challenging 2017 season where weather wasn’t kind to the Blue Sox, as they ended up having six games postponed due to rain. “We had some challenges this year with weather, so being able to crack the top 10 in spite of that is quite an accomplishment, but also a pretty good harbinger of things to come,” said Blue Sox President Clark Eckhoff. “Just to be where we were five years ago to now is something else, and it’s been a lot of hard work and heavy lifting from a lot of good people that’s made this all happen.” This past summer saw not only the team’s first championship in franchise history, but also several upgrades to Mackenzie Stadium, including a new playing surface and bullpens. A new concessions and restroom facility is on track for completion by the 2018 season. In addition to its national standing among collegiate-level teams, the Blue Sox also topped several professional, affiliated teams as well, finishing ahead of teams in Staten Island, N.Y., Modesto, Calif., and Daytona Beach, Fla. In addition to the success off the field, the team posted its second-best record in team history and capped it off with a run to the championship in which the Blue Sox swept every team in their path.

Ameriprise Financial Relocates, Changes Name

SOUTH HADLEY — Stephen Duval, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., recently announced he has moved his practice to a new location at 551 Newton St. and changed its name to Summit House Wealth Partners. Duval has also expanded his team of financial advisors by one. A certified financial planner, Duval moved his office in June from 130 College St., and colleague Justin Osowiecki, a financial advisor, made the transition with him. At the same time, Duval partnered with Edward Boscher, who is also now serving clients as a Summit House Wealth Partners financial advisor. The team will hold an open house for the public at the new Newton Street office on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 7 p.m. Duval holds a bachelor’s degree from UMass in business administration and is a graduate of the College for Financial Planning. He has been with Ameriprise for 25 years. Boscher is also a certified financial planner and a certified investment management analyst. He has spent much of his career working with Voya Investment Management out of its Windsor, Conn. office. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westfield State University. Boscher made the transition to Summit House Wealth Partners, he said, “to put my 23-plus years of asset-management experience to work for people around here, because I live here.” Duval’s practice is an Ameriprise Financial franchise. Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. offers financial-advisory services, investments, insurance, and annuity products. For more information, or for details on upcoming workshops — on topics ranging from Social Security to identify theft to retirement planning — call (413) 540-0196.

Witalisz & Associates Celebrates Grand Opening

WESTFIELD — Witalisz & Associates Inc., a real-estate company based in Western Mass., recently celebrated its new office space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening. The firm recently moved to 2 Broad St. in Westfield, situated across the hall from the Tavern Restaurant. “We are incredibly excited and grateful for this opportunity to relocate to the best place in Westfield,” said broker/owner Kathy Witalisz. “Working with the leadership team at the Tavern has been remarkable, and we are very much looking forward to a bright future in our new location.” The open space will help accommodate the company’s plans for future growth. Witalisz & Associates has already expanded its educational programs to include a real-estate school, training seminars, career nights, and a number of public events. The grand opening was attended by both local dignitaries and prominent members in the community. State Sen. Donald Humason, state Rep. John Velis, Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan, and Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kate Phelon all presented citations in recognition of the company’s move.

Berkshire Bank Among Top Charitable Givers

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank was honored by the Boston Business Journal as one the state’s most philanthropic companies during the 12th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards ceremony. The 94 companies that were honored by the publication each met the threshold of at least $100,000 in philanthropic support of Massachusetts nonprofits in 2016. They combined for approximately $273 million in charitable giving last year. The list includes companies that paid out at least $100,000 to Massachusetts-based charitable organizations in fiscal 2016. Berkshire Bank ranked 46th for total financial contributions with more than $1.2 million donated in Massachusetts alone and more than $2 million donated overall. Massachusetts-based bank employees also donated more than 28,000 hours of volunteer service.

Phillips Insurance Agency Honored by Liberty Mutual

CHICOPEE — Phillips Insurance Agency Inc. was one of 13 agents in the Northeast and the only agent in Western Mass. to earn the exclusive Chairman’s Club Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance. The Chairman’s Award is designed to recognize the contributions of the top-performing commercial-lines agencies in the country. Phillips Insurance had earned the Liberty Mutual President’s Club for 10 years in a row prior to achieving this top echelon of Liberty agents. Phillips Insurance President Joe Phillips will accept the award at the Chairman Dinner in Jackson Hole, Wyo. later this month. Phillips Insurance Agency, established in 1953, is a full-service risk-management firm with a staff of 25 professionals. The agency handles the personal and commercial insurance needs for thousands of individuals and businesses throughout the Northeast.

Bay Path Ranked Among Fastest-growing Colleges

LONGMEADOW — The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Bay Path University in its Almanac of Higher Education 2017 as one of the fastest-growing colleges in the U.S., currently ranked 17th in the category of “private nonprofit master’s institutions” with a 113.4% growth rate over a 10-year period. Bay Path was the only institution of higher education from Massachusetts on the list. “This national recognition represents the commitment of talented faculty and staff who truly understand workforce needs and student interests,” university President Carol Leary said. “Our growth is based on three key factors: the different levels of education we provide; the variety of modalities we use in our learning environments, which include on-campus, online, and hybrid; and the continual diversification of our program offerings for both undergraduate and graduate students.” With the opening of the Philip H. Ryan Health Science Center, Bay Path has seen significant growth in its applied health science degrees, including the master of occupational therapy, master of science in physician assistant studies, and master of science in genetic counseling, among others. In 2017, Bay Path opened a satellite campus in Concord, offering master’s programs in clinical mental health counseling, developmental psychology, special education administration, occupational therapy, and healthcare administration. Data contained in the Almanac of Higher Education 2017 are based on fall enrollment of full- and part-time graduate and undergraduate students during the span of 2005-15, including students that are online-only. The report included all U.S. degree-granting institutions with at least 500 students in 2005. Published by the Chronicle of Higher Education, the annual Almanac of Higher Education is a comprehensive assessment of the higher-education industry.

Country Bank Recognized for Charitable Giving

WARE — Country Bank was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the state’s top charitable contributors. The bank received a Corporate Citizenship Award at the 12th annual event, held at Fenway Park on Sept. 7. Each year, the publication celebrates Massachusetts corporations and nonprofits for their contributions in giving back to the communities in the Commonwealth. A total of 94 companies were recognized during the evening, and Country Bank ranked 64th with total donations of $615,000 and more than 1,000 hours of community service hours from their staff.

Hampden County Bar Assoc. Awards Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — The Hampden County Bar Assoc. (HCBA) announced the recipients of two scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year. Patrick Greenhalgh, a student at the University of Connecticut School of Law, was awarded the first-ever Colonel Archer B. Battista Veterans Scholarship. The scholarship was established in memory of the late HCBA past president who dedicated his career to helping veterans. The scholarship was available to any veteran pursuing a legal degree. Brianna Burns, a student at Suffolk Law School, was awarded the John F. Moriarty Scholarship, which was established in 1985 in memory of the late judge. The scholarship was created to further extend the standards of professional and personal excellence in the practice of law.

WNEU Welcomes Record Number of New Students

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) announced a second consecutive year of enrollment growth in its recruitment efforts. WNEU reported a total of 899 new students enrolled in classes for the 2017 fall semester, bringing the total opening full-time undergraduate enrollment up to 2,656, the largest in university history. The university also saw a record number of admissions applications in 2017, totaling 7,037, along with an increase in the diversity of the incoming student population, with minorities representing 26% of the cohort in 2017, up from 21% in 2016. “We are at a very important time in the history of higher education with respect to how families are assessing the rising cost to attend college. Students are asking the important questions during their college search process; they need and deserve hard data on internships and job-placement rates, the availability of merit- and need-based scholarships, and the support networks that will be in place to enhance their academic and social development. We welcome this,” said Bryan Gross, WNEU’s vice president for enrollment management and marketing. “The fact that Western New England University has been so successful in attracting diverse and highly qualified students while many other universities are experiencing enrollment declines demonstrates that people are taking notice and realizing the true value we offer.” The university’s College of Arts and Sciences enrolled 403 new students, a 10.1% increase over 2016, while the College of Business enrolled 203 new students, a 3% increase over last year. In the first year of a new Business Impact Scholarship initiative, the College of Business enrolled 67 new students from Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties compared to 44 new students from those counties last year. The renewable, $2,000-per-student scholarship was offered to support the recent surge of economic development in the Greater Springfield area, and to encourage business students to remain in Western Mass. Many students are attracted to the university’s Merit Scholarship program, which rewards previous academic performance. Merit Scholarships will again increase for the fall 2018 academic year to a range from $8,000 to $21,000 annually (each year students maintain good grades), as well as need-based grants. WNEU students will also soon enjoy a new, four-story, 70,000-square-foot Dining Commons building, scheduled to open in January 2018, as the university continues to expand the campus facilities.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Departments People on the Move

Mark Fulco

Mark Fulco has been named president of Mercy Medical Center, effective October 9. In this role, he will be responsible for the operational performance of the hospital; provide leadership in the execution, management, financial performance, and oversight of all hospital operations; and explore opportunities for growth through strategic development initiatives. “Mark is a highly respected, highly engaged healthcare leader with extensive experience in various areas of hospital operations. We are certain he will not only help sustain our rich legacy of providing high-quality care with a compassionate touch, he will also help us reach new levels of service to our community,” said John Sjoberg, board chair of Mercy Medical Center. Fulco returns to Mercy after spending the past two years at Trinity Health’s corporate office in Livonia, Mich., where he served as system vice president for Health Ministries and System Office Communication Interface. Reporting to the president and chief operating officer of Trinity Health and group executive vice presidents, he provided operational leadership in developing and communicating deployment of initiatives, served as the communication liaison between regional CEOs and the system office, coordinated several operations leadership councils, and led several special projects, including the creation of operations reports and updates to the Trinity Health operating model. “Mark is a strong, strategic leader with deep ties to health care in New England, and we are pleased he’s returning to Springfield to lead our ongoing transformation to people-centered care,” said Ben Carter, executive vice president for Trinity Health. Fulco first joined the Mercy team in 2005 as senior vice president of Strategy and Marketing and a member of the senior leadership team. In 2015, he was additionally named chief transformation officer to reflect his growing list of responsibilities around population-health management and value-based contracting. During his decade at Mercy, Fulco was instrumental in the success of several important initiatives, such as creation of the Mercy Care Alliance clinically integrated network and the Accountable Care Organization of New England. He also served as Mercy’s Integration Management Office lead for the CHE-Trinity consolidation and played a key role in building the partnership that resulted in Saint Francis Care joining Trinity Health. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark back to Mercy Medical Center. He is a visionary leader with unparalleled business acumen, exceptional creative ability, unwavering dedication to our mission, and tremendous enthusiasm — traits that will undoubtedly serve us well as he takes on this important role,” said Christopher Dadlez, president and CEO of Trinity Health of New England. Prior to joining Mercy, Fulco served as vice president of Strategic Marketing and Business Development for Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Conn. His previous roles include serving as president of a healthcare-management-services organization and as senior vice president of a national disease-management company. Fulco is the recipient of the 2010 American College of Healthcare Executives Management Innovation Poster Session Award for “A Successful Micro-Accountable Care Organization as a Model for Evolving Payment Reform in Massachusetts.” A former member of the board of the Springfield Performing Arts Development Corp. and the board of East Catholic High School in Manchester, Conn., he is a USA Hockey official and member of the officiating instructor staff. Fulco holds a master’s degree from the Barney School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Hartford, where he was a Woodruff fellow, and a bachelor’s degree from Clark University, where he was a Travelli scholar.

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Carrie Saldo

WGBY’s local current-affairs show, Connecting Point, has a new host — who also happens to be a past one. Beginning with forthcoming Season 8, Carrie Saldo, an award-winning journalist with nearly a decade of public-media experience, will return to public television to present timely stories from Western New England on the PBS station’s flagship news and current-affairs program. Saldo served as WGBY’s Connecting Point host from 2010 to 2013, presenting most of the show’s eight-minute segments and co-producing the half-hour program at large. During her tenure, Saldo conducted hundreds of in-studio interviews, traveled to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, and hiked parts of the Appalachian Trail in a special in-the-field series. Saldo’s return to the local PBS station comes on the heels of Jim Madigan’s retirement. Madigan headed up WGBY’s public-affairs efforts for nearly 30 years. WGBY Deputy General Manager Lynn Page said Saldo was an obvious choice for the job. “Carrie Saldo is the perfect addition to our team,” Page says. “She worked closely with Jim Madigan in the past and knows the region and its leadership very well. Carrie cares deeply for western New England. She understands the people, traditions, and cultures. She will continue Jim’s legacy as well as the mission of WGBY to connect the people of our region.” WGBY General Manager Anthony Hayes added that Saldo will advance the station’s commitment to reliable local news and current-affairs coverage. “Public media is a trusted source for information,” he said. “It’s extremely important that our current-affairs team lives up to the PBS reputation and provides Western New England with the content it expects from us. I have full confidence that Carrie Saldo will produce and deliver that quality local content to viewers.” For Saldo’s part, the return to local public media is a welcome one. “I am honored to dive in and uncover the stories that need to be told in this region,” she said. “Excellent journalism is the result of carefully listening. I’m here. Share your thoughts, ideas, comments, and concerns. Let’s shed light on the issues that matter most to you and work toward strengthening this area that we call home.”

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Alaina DiGiorgio

Regina Tillona

Elms College has appointed a new director of diversity and inclusion, as well as a new director of tutoring services, rounding out the staff in the college’s new Center for Student Success. The new director of diversity and inclusion is Alaina DiGiorgio. She will work with students, faculty, and staff to foster a more welcoming and inclusive community at Elms College. She has presented at numerous conferences on topics related to the intersection of race and athletics, and worked at the University of Tennessee. She was also a member of the Multicultural Mentorship program and ad hoc diversity committee at the University of Tennessee. Prior to that, she founded Women Empowering (WE) to strengthen community and support for female athletes at Western Illinois University, which is where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and her master’s degree in sport management. The new director of tutoring services is Regina Tillona, an experienced educator who has worked to promote achievement for all learners. She most recently served as Title I director at Massachusetts Virtual Academy in Greenfield, where she created opportunities for students to explore the world as knowledgeable, creative, and thoughtful individuals. Prior to that, she worked as district coordinator at Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District and director of tutoring at New Leadership Charter School in Springfield. Tillona received her bachelor’s degree in education and history from Westfield State University, and her master of education degree from Western New England University.

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The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts recently welcomed Donna Haghighat as its new CEO. She comes to the Women’s Fund with more than 12 years of experience developing programs, cultivating relationships, fund-raising, directing communications strategy, creating strategic plan, and building advocacy programs. Most recently principal at the Collabyrinth Collective, LLC, Haghighat’s previous roles have included executive director of the Aurora Women & Girl’s Foundation, chief engagement and advocacy officer for YWCA Hartford Region, a strategic consultant, chief development officer for Hartford Public Library, interim director and grants/program manager of the Women’s Education and Leadership Fund, and co-president of AAUW CT. “I am thrilled to join the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts at this pivotal time,” Haghighat said. “Together with our amazing board, staff, donors, funders, volunteers, and program participants, we build stronger communities and organizations when women lead.”

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Leslie Leone

Facial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. announced the promotion of Leslie Leone to clinical nurse supervisor. “Leslie has been an outstanding student, employee, nurse, and professional,” said Practice Administrator Fredrika Ballard. “We have enjoyed being part of her professional development over the past eight years. We feel honored to have such a wonderful, caring, and talented nurse to lead our team and take exceptional care of our patients.” Leone joined the practice in 2009 as a licensed dental assistant after graduating from Porter & Chester. She was hired to work exclusively with owner Dr. Richard Fraziero at the East Longmeadow location. After working alongside Fraziero for a few years, he encouraged her to further her education to become a registered nurse. She completed pre-requisites at Springfield Technical Community College and transferred to American International College, graduating from AIC in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and became an RN at Facial Cosmetic & Maxillofacial Surgery. In addition to her eight years in the oral-surgery field, Leone is also DAANCE-, ACLS-, and CPR-certified. She is involved in pre- and post- surgery direct patient care, as well as managing medication inventory for in-office surgeries, code preparation, and readiness. Her new position as clinical nurse supervisor allows her to use her wide-ranging skills to oversee the entire clinical department. “I enjoy providing patient-centered care on a daily basis while also mentoring the clinical staff,” she said.

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After nearly five years as president and CEO of DevelopSpringfield, Jay Minkarah announced his upcoming resignation to assume leadership of a regional planning commission in New Hampshire. “I have truly appreciated the opportunity to help play a role in advancing community revitalization in Springfield,” said Minkarah. “It has been an honor to be a part of what is sure to be a great renaissance for the city. There are strong community partnerships working together with great projects poised for success.” Under Minkarah’s tenure, the organization has worked to advance a series of critical economic-development and revitalization projects in Springfield. Notable projects include the purchase and remediation of a blighted property at 700 State St.; phase-one stabilization and remediation at the historic Gunn Block at the corner of Walnut and State streets; phase-one completion of the Lower Maple Business Park, including the rehabilitation of the Ansel Phelps House at 83 Maple St.; and the advancement of plans for the Springfield Innovation Center on Bridge Street. “We are grateful to Jay for the expertise he has provided and the commitment he has shown to Springfield,” said Nick Fyntrilakis, board chair. “As an organization, we have taken on some of the most challenging projects in the city in an effort to create opportunity for positive economic activity, Jay has been a driving force in our efforts thus far and has helped prepare us for future success.” DevelopSpringfield’s staff and board are working to complete transition plans with a focus on advancing its mission toward revitalization in the city of Springfield. The board will also begin a search process for a new president and CEO.

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The Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield (YPS) announced the election of Ashley Clark as president of the organization. Clark has previously served in various capacities on the board, including terms as secretary and vice president and chair of the annual YP Cup Dodgeball Tournament. “I am thankful to have an employer who understands the value of giving back — and encourages it,” said Clark, a cash-management officer at Berkshire Bank in Springfield. “I am excited to take on this new role and hope to strengthen our impact in the communities we serve. Our emerging and existing leaders need a space for mentorship, opportunity, and social engagement, and YPS plans to continue to provide that. With the organization’s first ever all-women executive committee, and a diverse board beside us, we can increase our impact over the next few years.” This year, YPS is celebrating 10 years of impact in the Greater Springfield area. Moving forward, the organization will focus on membership growth, community-driven events, and additional programing. Events to round out 2017 include Oktoberfest Third Thursday at the Munich Haus and Santacon: a Community Engagement, in partnership with the Springfield Thunderbirds.

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American International College (AIC) announced the promotions of Christopher Garrity, CPA to vice president for Finance and Jeffrey Bednarz to associate vice president for Auxiliary Services. Garrity came to AIC in 2013 from Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in Holyoke, bringing with him 12 years of public-accounting experience. During his tenure, he has increased controls within the finance department as well as instituted technological advances to better serve the needs of the college. In recent months, Garrity has assumed additional finance and administrative responsibilities including insurance, real estate, and banking. Garrity graduated from Nichols College in Dudley with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants. Bednarz has been with AIC since 2007. During his tenure with the college, he added to his responsibilities with the campus police to become a full-time sergeant, deputy chief, safety officer, and campus-services systems administrator. He was instrumental in the growth of AIC’s access-control and video-surveillance systems. His duties include the day-to-day management of outsourced campus providers, including campus police, dining services, buildings, and grounds. In his new role, Bednarz will continue to oversee campus police, dining services, and buildings and grounds. In addition, he will oversee new construction as well as other construction projects across campus.

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Main Street Hospitality Group recently welcomed Donald Hebert, a seasoned financial manager with more than 25 years of experience, as the company’s newly appointed vice president of finance. “Donald’s extensive experience in the financial world will provide great insight for Main Street,” said Sarah Eustis, CEO of Main Street Hospitality. “He brings seasoned financial acumen and deep industry knowledge, and he truly appreciates the values we uphold at Main Street.” Hebert is responsible for all aspects of Main Street’s financial health, management and reporting, including insurance and banking oversight and relationships. In addition, he will lead in developing and implementing financial growth strategies across the board. Most recently, Hebert served as the CFO, director of corporate finance, and treasurer for Trapp Family Lodge, where he was the senior manager of the accounting, IT, and human-resources functions; assisted in attracting investors for new business ventures; and was actively involved with executive management in accruing capital for the construction of a new, multi-million-dollar brewery. Prior to that, Hebert was CFO of Bowden Hospitality Management Group, where he managed accounting, financial systems, and back-office functions for full-service hotels, including national brands such as the Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Radisson Hotel, and Homewood Suites. Over the span of his career, he also has served as CFO for telecommunications and aerospace firms in New England. Hebert is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono and has a MBA degree from St. Joseph’s College in Windham, Maine.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff October 2, 2017

Chamber Corners Departments

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org

(413) 594-2101

• Oct. 3: Table Top Expo with the Greater Holyoke, Greater Westfield, Quaboag Hills, and Springfield Regional chambers, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by Holyoke Medical Center, PeoplesBank, Polish National Credit Union, HG&E, BusinessWest, Grzelak, Grzelak & Associates, P.C., and Westfield Bank. Cost: $5 pre-registration, $10 at the door. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Oct. 12: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Red Fez, 70 Exchange St., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Red Fez and Westfield Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, including food and beverage. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Oct. 18: Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Salute Breakfast with Kay Simpson of the Springfield Museums, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Collegian Court, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Arbor Kids and Westfield Bank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members, including breakfast buffet. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

• Oct. 19: Oktoberfest Collaborative Event with Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Munich Haus Biergarten, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Free to YPS and chamber members. Call (413) 594-2101 for more information.

• Oct. 26: Lunch & Learn: New Marijuana Legislation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Residence Inn, 500 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee Chamber and Residence Inn of Springfield/Chicopee. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members, including lunch. Sign up online at chicopeechamber.org/events.

GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• Oct. 12: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Easthampton Travel. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org, or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Oct. 3: Meet the Candidates, 6-8 p.m., hosted by Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Suite 320, Easthampton. An opportunity to meet and get to know candidates running for mayor and City Council positions in Easthampton. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

• Oct. 25: The Hampshire County Tourism Council will launch its new tourism guide at Northampton Country Club, 135 Main St., Leeds, 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com

(413) 534-3376

• Oct. 3: Table Top Expo & Networking, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Five area chambers — Greater Holyoke, Greater Chicopee, Greater Westfield, Springfield Regional, and Quaboag Hills — are getting together to present a table-top show. Cost: $125 for a table. Visitors are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 to secure your table, or sign up online at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 11: Chamber Business Development/Salute Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. hosted by Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. Sponsored by PeoplesBank, Holyoke Gas & Electric, and Holyoke Medical Center. Join emcee Linda Noonan, executive director of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, for a discussion on education and workforce development, internships, career exploration, and job shadowing. Speakers include Dr. Steve Zrike, Holyoke Public Schools; Maggie Gifford, William J. Dean Technical High School; and Eileen Bresnahan, Bresnahan Insurance. Plus, a sneak peek at the new high-school redesign. New chamber members will be recognized: Midas of Chicopee, Tradesmen of New England LLC, Northeast Powersports, Midas of Westfield, Paper City Art Kids, Strategic Alliances, Bay Path University, and Volleyball Hall of Fame 2017 induction. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for guests and walk-ins. Reservations may be made online at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted and sponsored by Westfield Bank, 1642 Northampton St., Holyoke. Business networking event. Refreshments, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Cost: $10 members, $15 for guests. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 to register, or sign up at holyokechamber.com.

• Oct. 25: Holyoke Chamber Business Person of the Year/Volunteer of the Year Award Dinner, 6 p.m, hosted by Delaney House, Country Club Way, Holyoke. Social hour 6-7 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. A dinner honoring the 2017 Business Persons of the Year: Michael Hamel, owner of Hamel’s Creative Catering and the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, and the Henry A. Fifield Volunteer of the Year, Harry Montalvo, Community Development specialist at bankESB. Cost: $65. Register online at holyokechamber.com, or call the chamber at (413) 534-3376.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• Oct. 4: October Arrive @ 5 and Chamber Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Cost: $10 for members. Sponsors: Clinical & Support Options, Florence Bank, Innovative Business Systems, and Pioneer Training.

• Oct. 19: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., presented by Pioneer Training, hosted by Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. This workshop will present tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we have collected and developed over 20 years of teaching and using Microsoft Excel. 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: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

• Oct. 24: Start Your Business, 9 a.m. to noon, at TD Bank, 175 Main St., Northampton. Presented by SCORE of Western MA. This three-hour workshop will help you clearly understand the details, challenges, opportunities, and rewards of owning and operating your own business. This workshop is a suggested prerequisite to our Business Planning Workshop. Cost: $25. RSVP, as space is limited. To register online, visit westernmassachusetts.score.org/content/take-workshop-38.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• Oct. 3: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Table Top Expo & Networking Event, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. The Greater Westfield, Greater Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, and Springfield Regional chambers invite you to the 20th annual Table Top Expo. With approximately 110 businesses represented and hundreds of visitors, this event is an excellent marketing tool for area businesses. Cost: $125 for a draped 8-foot table. Includes two exhibitor passes with fee. Must be a member of one of the four chambers to have an exhibitor table. New Westfield Chamber members may use new-member benefit and pay $62.50 for a table. Admission: $5 for pre-registered tickets, $10 at the door. Call the Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 for more information, to register, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

• Oct. 6: Workshop: “Family Medical Leave Act,” 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Join Attorney Timothy Netkovick of Royal, P.C. for this informational workshop on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers are well aware of the challenges presented by the FMLA. Employers need to be familiar with the provisions of the FMLA in order to be able to respond to all employee requests, from intermittent leave to unforeseen leave. Cost: free for members, $30 for non-members. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org, or call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• Oct. 11: October After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Sponsored by Fresh Look Interiors and Vivid Hair Salon and Spa. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members. Refreshments will be served, and a cash bar will be available. A 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber scholarship fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. This month: speed connecting. Online registration will be made available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• Oct. 16: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – Best Practices – Hiring & Firing, 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Attorneys Mary Jo Kennedy and Jennifer Cannon from Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP will present on the subject of best practices for hiring and firing to avoid discrimination claims. This interactive and informative program will include an overview of federal and state employment laws, tips for preventing liability under these laws , what questions can be asked in an interview and what questions are prohibited, reviewing protected classes under federal and state law, documenting performance management and reviews, steps the employer should take when preparing for a termination, and protecting the business from liability for discrimination when terminating employees. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Cost: Free for members, $30 for non-members. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org, or call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 787.1555

• Oct. 3: Annual Multi-chamber Table Top Showcase and Networking Event with Greater Chicopee, Greater Holyoke, Greater Westfield, and Quaboag Hills chambers, 4:30-7 p.m., hosted by Castle of Knights, 460 Granby Road, Chicopee.

• Oct. 4: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Sponsored by United Personnel Services. Joshua Weiss, co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University and program director of Bay Path University’s master of science program in Leadership and Negotiation, will keynote the event, with a focus on “The Negotiator in You.” Attendees will learn how to negotiate with confidence and calm for successful results. The chamber will also recognize Anthony Hayes as the new general manager for WGBY and Tim Kennedy as the new president of MassLive Media. Cost: $25 for Springfield Regional Chamber members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 for general admission in advance ($40 at the door). Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by e-mailing Jessica Hill at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Hill at (413) 755-1310 for more information.

• Oct. 11: Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m, hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Featuring new Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development Rosalin Acosta, in her first Western Mass. appearance.

• Oct. 27: Super 60, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., hosted by Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. The 28th annual Super 60 awards luncheon celebrates the success of the fastest-growing privately owned businesses in the region. Cost: $60 for members in advance, $75 for non-members.

Reservations for all Chamber events may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• Oct. 4: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Candlewood Suites. 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.

• Oct. 19: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Cal’s Woodfired Grill, West Springfield. Must be a member or guest of a member to attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of your lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at [email protected].

• Oct. 25: Food Fest West, 5:30-8 p.m., hosted by Springfield Country Club, West Springfield. Local restaurants show off their cuisine at this well-attended event. Vote for your favorite restaurant or enjoy a cigar on the patio of Springfield Country Club. A DJ, raffle, and entertainment round out this event. Proceeds raised by Food Fest West will go toward the Partnership for Education and the WRC Educational Fund, which provides grants to businesses for on-the-job training and continuing-education needs. Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.westoftheriverchamber.com. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD

www.springfieldyps.com

• Oct. 18: Professional Breakfast Series: “The EQ Exchange,” 7:30-9 a.m, hosted by the Colony Club in Tower Square, Springfield. Use emotional intelligence to manage your boss. Cost: free for members, $15 for non-members.

• Oct. 19: Oktoberfest Third Thursday with Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Munich Haus. Join us for live music, light appetizers, and networking. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Briefcase Departments

Employer Confidence Slips in August

BOSTON — Massachusetts employer confidence edged lower for the second consecutive month during August. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index (BCI) shed 0.3 points to 61.2 last month, leaving it 7.1 points higher than a year ago. The Index has been essentially flat since April and now stands 0.2 points lower than at the beginning of 2017. Last month’s slip reflected offsetting trends in employer attitudes about conditions inside and outside their walls. Employers grew less bullish about their own companies during the month, but showed growing optimism about the national economy and about prospects for manufacturers. “Employer confidence continues to move in a narrow range defined by broad optimism about both the state and national economies,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. “The steady level of confidence readings above the 60 mark reflect a state economy that grew at a 4% annual rate during the second quarter while maintaining a steady level of employment growth.” 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.

Valley Venture Mentors Joins Global Accelerator Network

SPRINGFIELD — After a rigorous selection process, the Global Accelerator Network (GAN) has invited Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) to join its network. To date, GAN has helped more than 5,000 startups receive more than $4.8 billion in funding and create 28,000 jobs globally. VVM will join more than 85 other accelerators in a network that includes notable programs such as TechStars, Microsoft Accelerator, and PlayLabs @ MIT. The network offers expansive opportunities for VVM’s startups and for VVM as a whole, including startup accelerator alumni access to morw than $1 million in in-kind perks, from cloud hosting credits to airline tickets; a network of thought partners with which to share best practices and develop innovations; a global coworking exchange that will allow VVM’s startups to work all over the world and bring other GAN members to Springfield; access to a global network that will match startups with interested investors; the opportunity for VVM to serve as a pipeline to GAN Ventures, which invests in early-stage startups; and programming for alumni that will augment VVM offerings.

New App Accompanies Springfield Walking Tour

SPRINGFIELD — Finding the next big thing or a historic old thing is now easier than ever. The Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) has launched an app version of its Cultural Walking Tour. The walking tour, first introduced in the summer of 2015, is a tool designed to be used by visitors or residents to learn more about the city’s architectural, historic, and cultural highlights. Printed maps are available at attractions and the visitor’s center, and a video map is hosted on springfieldculture.org, but until now, it wasn’t possible to access easily on your phone. Easily found by searching ‘Springfield Cultural Tour’ in the App Store or Google Play, visitors and residents alike can learn something new about the Cultural District and its assets. Public art; attractions like the Armory, Springfield Museums, and Basketball Hall of Fame; and architectural and historic points of interest have background information and video that are accessible from the app, which is based in Google Maps. Users can choose what they’re interested in and sort points of interest. “As people walk around, they can see themselves moving through the app. What we couldn’t do before this existed was point out the HH Richardson Courthouse or the Sol Lewitt mural without being on site with a visitor. Now they can see it in real time, and navigate directly there on their own schedule,” said Morgan Drewniany, SCCD director. The app was designed to not only engage a changing demographic in and around Springfield to appreciate their surroundings, but to help shed light on little-known assets within the downtown and orient visitors not familiar with the area. Paper maps will continue to be available alongside the app. The project was funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Additional support was provided by the city of Springfield, the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and the Springfield Business Improvement District.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Company Notebook Departments

Old Chapel at UMass Earns LEED Gold Certification

AMHERST — The renovation of the historic Old Chapel at UMass Amherst earned LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED rating system is the foremost program for buildings, homes, and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. Built in 1885, the Old Chapel is the most iconic and significant historic building on the UMass Amherst campus. Designed by Steven Earle in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the building originally housed a library, auditorium, natural-history collections, and classrooms. It was later used as a drill hall, departmental offices, and finally as home to the Minuteman Marching Band in the 1960s, before officially closing its doors in 1999 due to structural deterioration. The Old Chapel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015, and work began on a $21 million renovation, addition, and preservation effort to restore the building to its original glory. The revitalized Old Chapel now serves students, faculty, and alumni as a campus resource. The first floor provides a flexible layout for student study, gallery exhibitions, and community events, while the Great Hall on the top floor provides a large, open space for performances, lectures, receptions, and weddings. UMass Amherst and the UMass Building Authority hired Finegold Alexander Architects of Boston to design the restoration and demonstrate how aspects of historic preservation and sustainability can work together. The firm deployed an array of sustainability strategies to maintain the integrity of the original design and materials, while adapting the building’s structure and interior to modern use, access, and building-code requirements. The Old Chapel’s original structure consists of local timber and stone such as Pelham granite and Longmeadow sandstone. The design reused 83% of structural masonry, wood columns, beams, trusses, and wainscoting trim, and 82% of new wood products were either locally sourced or certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The addition of a contemporary glass entry pavilion at the south façade is integrated into a landscaped terrace that provides full accessibility while also incorporating water-efficient landscaping and rainwater management that improves site ecology. Meeting modern indoor environment and energy-efficiency requirements within the original exterior wall assembly was a challenge; the design team used energy modeling to find the correct balance of masonry-wall insulation, energy-efficient glazing, and stained-glass restoration so that sustainability goals were in concert with historic restoration efforts. The building is designed to exceed code energy performance by 21% and to reduce potable water use by 34%, and it will follow a rigorous measurement and verification process that ensures those savings are realized post-occupancy.

The Hub Studio Announces Grand-opening Celebration

FLORENCE — Tracy Roth, who launched the Hub Studio, a fitness studio located at the Nonotuck Mill in Florence, will host a grand opening at the studio on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The studio will offer spinning, TRX resistance training, mat Pilates, scientifically backed nutrition-coaching programs, outdoor cycling instruction, workshops, special events, and more. The grand opening will include refreshments and snacks from local cafés and restaurants, live music from kid-friendly DJ Quintessential, free chair massage, a raffle, and more. The raffle prizes include classes and a three-month membership at the Hub Studio, as well as other exclusive items from area businesses. The event is free, and the public is welcome. Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz will attend to assist with the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located in Suite 202 at the Nonotuck Mill, 296-C Nonotuck St., Florence, the studio will be open full-time starting Monday, Oct. 2 and will include group fitness classes for all levels during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The studio will also have classes, workshops, and special events on Saturdays and Sundays. For class descriptions, schedule, a blog, and more, visit www.yourhubstudio.com.

BCC Launches New Job-search Website

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announced that its Career Development Center has launched new career-management software with College Central Network (CCN) at www.collegecentral.com/berkshirecc. BCC students past, present, and future now have access to the latest resources and job opportunities at the regional and national level. Additionally, this tool will enhance communication among various departments within the college that routinely collaborate with employers in the community. The new website offers exclusive job postings targeting the BCC student and alumni population as well as access to hundreds of career articles, podcasts, and career-advice resources. Students and any community members can upload or build a résumé on the site as well as register for career-related events around the area and receive alerts for their ideal job. BCC recently sent out registration notifications to local employers, inviting them to create an account. Once confirmed, they may begin uploading job opportunities that they would like to post. BCC’s job-search site is meant to assist local employers and the community in making it easier to post and find jobs. It also helps ensure a smooth transition for BCC students to find local employment with support from the software and the college’s Career Development Center team.

JA of Western Massachusetts Announces Grant Awards

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts announced that it received a $10,000 grant from the United Bank Foundation to bring financial-literacy programs to students in East Longmeadow, Westfield, West Springfield, and Springfield. The programs will teach students concepts related to budgeting, saving, and money management with the intent of promoting the development of good financial habits. The partnership includes the involvement of volunteers from United Bank to help deliver the programs to students. Meanwhile, JA of Western Massachusetts also received a $7,200 grant from the UPS Foundation to implement JA “Be Entrepreneurial” classes. The curriculum introduces high-school students to the essential elements of a practical business plan and challenges them to start an entrepreneurial venture while still in high school. Students learn about advertising, competitive advantages, financing, marketing, and product development, all of which are key to being an informed entrepreneur. The program includes seven 45-minute sessions taught by a community or corporate volunteer. Volunteers bring in their own experiences and life lessons to the classroom to enhance the JA program. Schools and organizations participating in “Be Entrepreneurial” include Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, the JA BEE Summer Program, the Center for Human Development, St. Mary’s High School, and East Longmeadow High School.

Tighe & Bond Among Top New England Design Firms

WESTFIELD — Tighe & Bond, a Northeast leader in engineering and environmental consulting, has been ranked ninth in the Engineering News Record’s (ENR) New England Top Design Firms edition. In addition, the firm was named among the Top 200 Environmental Firms by ENR, and appeared for the first time as a Top 60 Engineering Firm nationwide by Building Design + Construction. Other recent rankings for Tighe & Bond include number 154 on ENR’s list of Top 200 Environmental Firms, based on environmental-specific revenue from 2016; number 260 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, based on design-specific revenue from 2016; and sixth on Hartford Business Journal’s list of Largest Engineering Firms in Greater Hartford.

Hogan Technology Receives Cybersecurity Certification

EASTHAMPTON — Hogan Technology, a provider of unified communications, announced that the company is certified to provide cybersecurity solutions to SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to protect them from the barrage of cyberattacks that occur every day. Cybercrimes are a serious threat, and most businesses cannot afford to become the victim of malware, ransomware, phishing, password attacks, denial-of-service attacks, or malvertising of any sort for a prolonged period of time, said Sean Hogan, president of Hogan Technology. Recent advancements in preventive technology have helped SMBs safeguard themselves from unnecessary attacks, network vulnerabilities, and company downtime that can often result from such disruptions. Hogan Technology invests heavily in its staff of IT professionals to ensure that everyone is well-trained, certified, and fully equipped to protect customers from cyberattacks.

Bay Path Master’s Degree in Applied Data Science Ranked 12th Nationally

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University’s master’s of science degree in applied data science was ranked 12th in a list of the top 50 data-science programs nationwide by www.onlinecoursereport.com. Rankings were based on a combination of affordability, flexibility, and student support services. The article highlights the low student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1 at Bay Path. It also makes reference to the university’s WiSH (Women in STEM Honors) program, which offers a four-year curriculum consisting of integrated and advanced study and research for women at the undergraduate level dedicated to becoming scientists. The university is also home to the Center of Excellence for Women in STEM, providing professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities for students and professional women in STEM fields. The program is fully online and open to both women and men. The 36-credit program teaches the fundamental principles, platforms, and toolsets of the data-science profession in an accelerated format that can be completed in as little as one year. This rapidly growing career field is well suited to professionals with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, and business analysis, with graduates achieving such career outcomes as data scientist, data engineer, and more.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Departments People on the Move

Robert Pura

Greenfield Community College (GCC) President Robert Pura announced he will retire in June 2018 after 17½ years of service to the college and community. During his opening-day remarks to GCC’s faculty and staff on Aug. 31, Pura reflected on many things that the college community has achieved since he arrived in 2000, including:

• Creating the Testing Center, Wellness Center, Advising Center, Vet Center, and the Department Studios, as well as work with the courts and the jail, creation of the GCC Food Pantry, and development of the Senior Symposia;

• Experiencing extensive building renovations to the north and south wings, a new roof and weatherization of the East Building, and creation of the Greenhouse, the Outdoor Learning Lab, and the new Core building; and

• With the GCC Foundation, raising a total of $14 million, awarding 139 scholarships last spring, building the endowment to $5 million, among other accomplishments.

In addition to 39 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in the Massachusetts community-college system, the past 17 as president of Greenfield Community College, Pura is also a graduate of a community college. As the first in his family to attend college and the child of an immigrant, he said he understands what a community-college education can mean to students. “Opening the doors to higher education to all who aspire to a better life for themselves and their families while at the same time maintaining high academic standards is the noblest mission in higher education.” The GCC board will assemble a search committee, with the goal of choosing a new president within a year.

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Chris Mader

OMG Roofing Products has promoted Chris Mader to the position of technical services manager. In his new role, Mader will manage the day-to-day activities of the Technical Services department, which oversees building-code and approval issues, product-application issues, as well as technical customer-support activities. In addition, he will manage the technical-support team of Andy Cleveland and Stephen Childs. He reports to Josh Kelly, vice president and general manager. Mader started with OMG Roofing Products in 2011 as a codes and approvals support engineer. Since then, he has worked extensively with OMG’s private-label customers and code and approval officials both in North America and abroad, helping with product evaluation, developing technical product specifications, and maintaining code approvals and keeping abreast of technical changes and advancements in the commercial roofing industry. Prior to joining OMG, he was a manufacturing engineer with Hamilton Sundstrand. Mader is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Assoc., the Single-Ply Roofing Industry, and the Roof Consultants Institute. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UMass Dartmouth and a master’s degree in engineering management from Western New England University.

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Ralph Thresher

Ralph Thresher has joined Webber & Grinnell Insurance as a loss-control consultant. He has more than 30 years of experience as a loss-control specialist. Through his expertise, Thresher has helped companies reduce their losses through policy and regulation implementation. In his most recent position with L.E. Mahoney/Wheeler & Taylor Inc., he worked with clients’ management teams to create a safer work environment through the evaluation of their existing safety policies and procedures, performing safety surveys of their work sites, and making recommendations to reduce accidents and improve regulatory compliance.

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Jessica Laporte

Anthony Worden

Michael Tucker, president and CEO of Greenfield Co-operative Bank, announced the promotions of Jessica Laporte to administrative officer and Anthony Worden to senior vice president, commercial loans. Laporte has been with the bank since 2013, and in her new role, she is primarily responsible for directing Bank Secrecy Act and fraud-monitoring efforts. She has more than 16 years of banking experience and is currently completing her bachelor’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University. She is based in the bank’s King Street, Northampton office. Worden has been with Greenfield Co-operative Bank since 2009. He will be primarily responsible for the management of the bank’s commercial-lending efforts. He has more than 18 years of commercial-lending and credit-analysis experience. He received his bachelor’s and MBA degrees from UMass Amherst and is a graduate of the Banking School at the Wharton School of Business.

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The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE) announced that Christopher Matteson has joined the EANE team as grant developer. He will work with EANE members to train and develop their workforces using funding secured from targeted grant sources. He brings more than 10 years of experience — primarily in the areas of manufacturing, healthcare, and social services — to his role at EANE. Matteson will spearhead the October initiative to generate awareness for Massachusetts-based companies in workforce-training opportunities, and will outline strategies and trends for significant funding resources. Two lunch programs will be held: one in EANE’s Auburn office on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and the other in Agawam on Friday, Oct. 6. Both programs run from noon to 1:30 p.m., and businesses and organizations can register at no charge by contacting Matteson at [email protected]. EANE has facilitated numerous grants — close to $2 million in total, with several grants ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 — for members to increase job retention, growth, and wages; to foster more productive and competitive companies; and to increase commitments to private investment in training. Matteson spent more than eight years with the 500-member advocacy group the Rhode Island Manufacturers Assoc. and its nonprofit arm, the Rhode Island Manufacturing Institute, most recently as vice president and chief operating officer. In that position, he maintained member services, developed strong relationships with manufacturers, and created training programs in partnership with universities, community colleges, and local training providers. He developed several manufacturing apprenticeship programs which led to dozens of new hires for manufacturers, and spearheaded a program for Rhode Island called “Dream It, DO IT,” which is a national initiative charged with increasing the positive awareness of manufacturing as a career choice. Matteson also spent several years in social-service positions and mental-health community-action programs dealing with sex offenders, fire setters, and substance abusers, where he implemented behavior-modification and managed-treatment programs. Matteson has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology from Rhode Island College and will complete his project management professional (PMP) certification in October at Bryant University. He has served on the advisory boards of Davies Career and Technical School, North Kingston High School, and East Providence Career and Technical School. He is a member of the National Assoc. of Workforce Development Professionals. He also serves on the board of directors for St. Mary’s Home for Children, a nonprofit agency offering comprehensive treatment programs for boys and girls traumatized by abuse or experiencing the challenges of psychiatric disorders.

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Tighe & Bond, an engineering and environmental consulting firm, announced the recent addition of three senior environmental professionals to its team:

• Christopher Koelle is a Connecticut licensed environmental professional (LEP) and project manager with 19 years of experience providing environmental-consulting services for a wide range of large and smaller-scale multi-disciplinary projects. This includes environmental assessment, hazardous building material (HBM) surveys, site development and redevelopment of brownfields, remediation, HBM abatement, and facility demolition. Koelle’s projects have involved assessment and remediation of PCBs, petroleum, solvents, and metals at both federally and state-regulated sites. He is known for developing innovative approaches to site assessment and remediation that have yielded significant savings at a multitude of sites across Connecticut. Koelle earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Lehigh University, and his master’s in environmental science from the University of New Haven. He works out of the firm’s Middletown office, Conn. office;

• Shawn Rising is a Massachusetts licensed site professional (LSP) and project manager with more than 19 years of experience providing environmental-consulting services for a wide range of diverse projects throughout New England. He provides site assessment, remediation, due-diligence services, and environmental permitting. In addition, he has designed and implemented a variety of remedial programs for the treatment of oil and hazardous materials impacts to soil and groundwater under various regulatory programs. Rising has managed numerous waste site cleanup projects throughout the Northeast, with a focus on petroleum site assessment and remediation. In addition, he has substantial experience with facility compliance in the petroleum industry. Rising also has managed several large-scale due-diligence projects, supporting the acquisition of up to 300 properties under single-portfolio transaction. Currently he is providing LSP services for the closure of the former Mt. Tom power plant in Holyoke. Rising earned his bachelor’s degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry, from Westfield State University. He works primarily out of the firm’s Westfield office, routinely providing support to many other Tighe & Bond offices; and

• Daniel Williams is a senior environmental-compliance specialist with more than 27 years of experience in industrial health and safety, as well as regulatory compliance. His expertise includes development and support for process-safety management; risk-management programs; environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs; and various OSHA, EPA, and state environmental-compliance standards. Williams has developed, coordinated, and managed EHS policies, programs, training, and reporting processes for numerous industrial facilities throughout New England. During this time, he has overseen numerous safety improvements and implemented successful accident- and cost-reduction strategies. He brings a wealth of safety and compliance experience to the firm gained from past positions at industrial facilities in Massachusetts. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in EHS program management from UMass Amherst. He works out of the firm’s Westfield office.

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Michelle Baity

BFAIR (Berkshire Family & Individual Resources) announced the appointment of Michelle Baity as director of Human Resources. A key member of the senior leadership team at BFAIR, Michelle brings significant experience and knowledge to the organization. Prior to joining BFAIR, Baity’s human-resource experience includes the past 16 years at Berkshire County ARC, most recently serving as assistant director of Human Resources. During her tenure at Berkshire County ARC, she worked in all capacities within the human-resource field, gaining new responsibilities and skills throughout the years. Prior to her work in human resources, her career was dedicated to the field of human services. Baity holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She is a 2004 graduate of the Berkshire Leadership Program. She volunteers for the Berkshire Place as a member of its personnel committee, is the past president of the Reid Middle School PTO, and worked on the city of Pittsfield’s Winter Carnival.

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Elms College added nine new faculty members in accounting, biology, communication sciences and disorders, education, nursing, and social work:

• Sara Smiarowski, an adjunct professor in the Elms MBA program, has been promoted to assistant professor of Accounting. Most recently, she was CFO of Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield, MA. She also held leadership financial roles at Yankee Candle Co. in South Deerfield and Kringle Candle Co. in Bernardston;

• Joining Elms as a lecturer in Biology is Dr. Andrew Rucks. Most recently, Rucks has been a faculty member at American International College in Springfield and a consultant with Westat in Rockville, Md. He previously held faculty positions at Holyoke Community College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, and Western New England College;

• Brittney Carlson and Kathleen Murphy have been hired as assistant professors of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Carlson, who had been an adjunct professor at Elms since January, most recently served as a staff audiologist for VA Connecticut Healthcare System. Since 2004, Murphy has worked in a number of roles for Futures Education, Futures Healthcore in Springfield. She has also served as a speech language pathologist at Stepping Stones Birth to Three Center in Hartford, Conn.; Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton; and Holyoke Public Schools;

• Joining Elms as associate professor of Education is Natalie Dunning, and as lecturer of Education is Shannon Dillard. Dunning had been assistant superintendent for teaching and learning for Freetown-Lakeville Regional Schools in Lakeville since 2013. Prior to that, she was chief academic officer for Springfield Public Schools and K-12 supervisor of science for Providence (R.I.) Public Schools. Dillard has been adjunct faculty in curriculum development at Bay Path University since 2010. Prior to that, she was a clinical faculty member and lecturer at UMass Amherst;

• New faculty in the School of Nursing are Elizabeth Fiscella as associate professor of Nursing, and Deana Nunes as instructor of Nursing. Fiscella most recently served as an associate professor of Nursing at Berkshire Community College and as assistant clinical professor of Nursing at UMass. Nunes, a certified wound care nurse at Mercy Wound Care Center in Springfield since 2010, has been a clinical adjunct at Elms College since 2015; and

• William Gilbert has joined the college as assistant professor of Social Work. He has more than 25 years of experience in social work as a clinician, administrator, supervisor, and educator. He has taught at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic; the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, Conn.; the University of Connecticut in West Hartford; and Elms College. His social-services experience includes positions at agencies such as Catholic Charities in Norwich, Conn.; Family Support Services; Community Prevention and Addiction Services Inc. in Willimantic, Conn.; and the Village for Families and Children Inc. in Hartford, Conn.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Chamber Corners Departments

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

• Sept. 27: SPARK!, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Berkshire Lake House Cottages, Lanesborough.
• Sept. 26: Entrepreneurial Meetup, 8-10 a.m., at Fuel, Great Barrington. 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. Register online at www.1berkshire.com.

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

• Sept. 22: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Franklin County Tech School. Register at www.franklincc.org.
• Sept. 27: “Start Your Own Business,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Starting a small business requires more knowledge, skills, perseverance, and planning than meets the eye. This three-hour workshop will help you understand the details, challenges, opportunities, and rewards of owning and operating your own business through the real-life experiences of several highly successful entrepreneurs. This course is a suggested prerequisite for our Business Planning workshop. Cost: $25. Register at www.franklincc.org.

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

• Sept. 20: Salute Breakfast with state Sen. Eric Lesser and Sandra Sheehan of PVTA, 7:15 to 9 a.m., at the MassMutual Learning and Conference Center. Sponsored by King Ward, Chuck’s Auto, and Westfield Bank. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members. Register at chicopeechamber.org/events.
• Sept. 28: Lunch & Learn with John Regan, executive vice president for Government Affairs for Asssociated Industries of Massachusetts, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Delaney House, 3 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. Register online at www.chicopeechamber.org.

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

• Oct. 12: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Easthampton Travel. For more information, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org, or call the chamber at (413) 527-9414.

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

• Sept. 22: Women and the Art of Risk, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Join us for a women’s leadership event featuring workshops, discussions, and career-development opportunities, all led by distinguished women from the Pioneer Valley. Hear personal and professional stories of how taking calculated risks led these women to new adventures and made them stronger leaders. Price includes a light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea/coffee and dessert. Cost: $119, or $750 for a table of eight.
n Sept. 22: Leadership Holyoke, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Holyoke Community College. This leadership series includes HCC faculty members participating as instructors and facilitators while various community leaders participate as speakers. Sites will include the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center and Heritage State Park. Sponsored by PeoplesBank in partnership with Holyoke Community College and the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce.

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

• Sept. 19: “How to Do Business with Different Generations,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., presented by SCORE of Western Mass., hosted by TD Bank, 175 Main St., Northampton. Cost: $5. Space is limited, and RSVP is required. To register, visit westernmassachusetts.score.org/content/take-workshop-38.
• Sept. 22: “Introduction to Mail Chimp,” 9-11 a.m., presented by Pioneer Training. MailChimp is a free e-mail marketing application similar to Constant Contact. This workshop will cover the basics of creating an e-mail campaign and tracking your results. You’ll learn how to set up an account, how to add lists of subscribers, how to create a signup form so visitors to your website can sign up to be added to your lists, and much more. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. To register, visit goo.gl/forms/My7lF9Xk1aB7xg0Q2.
• Oct. 4: October Arrive @ 5 and Chamber Open House, 5-7 p.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St. Cost: $10 for members. Sponsors: Clinical & Support Options, Florence Bank, Innovative Business Systems, and Pioneer Training.
n Oct. 24: Start Your Business, 9 a.m. to noon, at TD Bank, 175 Main St., Northampton. Presented by SCORE of Western MA. This three-hour workshop will help you clearly understand the details, challenges, opportunities, and rewards of owning and operating your own business. This workshop is a suggested prerequisite to our Business Planning Workshop. Cost: $25. RSVP, as space is limited. To register online, visit westernmassachusetts.score.org/content/take-workshop-38.

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

• Sept. 18: Chamber Workshop: “Go Mobile!” 8:30-10 a.m. hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Join Kurt Lumpp of Russell Cellular for this informational workshop and maximize the use of your cell phone. Cost: free for members, $30 for non-members (cash or credit card). Contact Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787.1555

• Sept. 19: C-Suite Conversations and Cocktails, 5-7 p.m., at CityStage, 150 Bridge St., Springfield. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Exclusive event for SRC members only.
• Oct. 4: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Sponsored by United Personnel Services. Joshua Weiss, co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University and program director of Bay Path University’s master of science program in Leadership and Negotiation, will keynote the event, with a focus on “The Negotiator in You.” Attendees will learn how to negotiate with confidence and calm for successful results. The chamber will also recognize Anthony Hayes as the new general manager for WGBY and Tim Kennedy as the new president of MassLive Media. Cost: $25 for Springfield Regional Chamber members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 for general admission in advance ($40 at the door). Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by e-mailing Jessica Hill at [email protected]. Also, contact Hill at (413) 755-1310 for information on sponsorship opportunities.

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

• Sept. 21: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Carrabba’s Italian Grill, West Springfield. Only members and guests of members may attend. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. The only cost to attend is the cost of your lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. Register online at [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com

• Sept. 21: YPS Presents: Vote The Valley, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Sheraton Hotel, One Monarch Place. This event will bring together local elected officials and candidates for elected office in a business-networking environment. Join us to connect and engage with policymakers while learning more about your voting rights. Register at www.springfieldyps.com.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Agenda Departments

Mini-Medical School

Sept. 21 to Nov. 16: Going back to school has never been so much fun when it comes to your health. Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School, which begins its fall session on Sept. 21, will give area residents an inside look at the expanding field of medicine – minus the tests, homework, interviews, and admission formalities. The course runs weekly through Nov. 16. Mini-Medical School is an eight-week health-education series featuring a different aspect of medicine each week. Classes this fall will include sessions on various medical topics such as surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, midwifery, pathology, and several others, including the current opioid crisis. Many of the ‘students,’ who often range in age from 20 to 70, participate due to a general interest in medicine and later find that many of the things they learned over the semester are relevant to their own lives. The goal of the program — offered in the hospital’s Chestnut Conference Center — is to help the public make more informed decisions about their healthcare while receiving insight on what it is like to be a medical student. Baystate Medical Center is the region’s only teaching hospital, and each course is taught by medical center faculty who explain the science of medicine without resorting to complex terms. All classes are held Thursday nights starting at 6 p.m. and run until 8 or 9 p.m., depending on the night’s topic. No basic science knowledge is needed to participate. Each participant is required to attend a minimum of six out of eight classes in order to receive a certificate of completion. Tuition is $95 per person and $80 for Senior Class and Spirit of Women members. To register, call (413) 794-7630 or visiting www.baystatehealth.org/minimed. To see a schedule of topics and speakers slated for the fall semester, visit www.baystatehealth.org/about-us/community-programs/education-training/mini-medical-school.

Free Legal Help Hotline

Sept. 21: The Hampden County Bar Assoc. will offer a free Legal Help Hotline in conjunction with Western New England University School of Law from 4 to 7 p.m. at the law school, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield. Individuals needing advice should call (413) 796-2057 to speak to a volunteer. Volunteers will provide legal advice on a variety of topics, including divorce and family law, bankruptcy, business, landlord/tenant matters, and real estate. Additionally, in light of recent immigration developments, attorneys with immigration-law experience will also be available to answer questions. Spanish-speaking attorneys will be available.

Labor & Employment Law Symposium

Oct. 5: Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. will hold a Labor & Employment Law Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel. “The past year has brought significant changes in labor and employment law, and employers need to be aware of these changes; not knowing the law is no excuse for not following it,” said attorney Timothy Murphy, a partner at Skoler Abbott. “We are offering this symposium to provide local and regional HR professionals and employers with the latest developments, and to help them prepare for what’s coming next.” The symposium is geared toward human-resources professionals and business owners. Topics will include “Labor Law Update: Change Is Coming,” “Massachusetts’ New Pay Equity Law and the Effects of Implicit Bias in the Workplace,” “Top Ten Wage & Hour Mistakes Made by Employers,” “Insurance Coverage in Employment Litigation: Limiting Your Risk & Knowing Your Rights,” “After Barbuto: Strategies for Addressing Drugs in the Workplace,” and “How You Should (and Shouldn’t) Conduct a Workplace Investigation.” Attendees will be able to select three of six breakout sessions, and the symposium will close with an overall question-and-answer session. The symposium has been pre-approved by the HR Certification Institute for five hours of general recertification credit toward PHR and SPHR recertification. The cost to attend is $99 per person and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is available at skoler-abbott.com/trainingprograms.

Square One Tea Party

Oct. 5: This year, Square One will draw inspiration from the early days of its Tea Party. “Our annual tea party began 11 years ago in a classroom with tiny tables and a big dream,” said Joan Kagan, Square One president and CEO. “This year’s theme brings us back to the event’s roots. We’ll be celebrating all the success that this event has helped us achieve over the years.” The 12th annual Square One Tea is expected to draw 400 supporters who will celebrate the work the provider of early-learning and family services is providing to thousands of families throughout the Greater Springfield region. “Year after year, we look forward to this wonderful opportunity to highlight the work we are doing and the impact that our programs and services have had on the thousands of children and parents who have been served by Square One,” Kagan said. “It is so gratifying to hear from our guests how much they enjoy being a part of this special day, and it’s always fun to see who is going to have the best hat.” The wearing of hats for women and men has become a tradition, with a Top Hat Award bestowed upon the wearer of the most elaborate or unusual hat. Early event supporters include Health New England, Smith & Wesson, USI Insurance, Columbia Gas, the Gaudreau Group, MGM, United Personnel, Mercedes-Benz, Bay Path University, Springfield Thunderbirds, and Fathers & Sons. Tickets are $60 each. Tables of eight and 10 are available. To register, visit startatsquareone.org. For sponsorship or vendor information, call Andrea Bartlett at (413) 858-3111.

Healthcare Heroes

Oct. 19: BusinessWest and the Healthcare News will present the inaugural Healthcare Heroes Awards at the Starting Gate at GreatHorse in Hampden. This new recognition program was created by the twin publications to recognize outstanding achievement across the region’s broad and diverse healthcare sector. From a pool of 70 nominations, panel of judges chose eight winners in seven categories, who were profiled in the Sept. 4 issue of BusinessWest, the September issue of HCN, and at businesswest.com. American International College and Trinity Health are the presenting sponsors of Healthcare Heroes. Partner Sponsors are Achieve TMS East, Health New England, and HUB International New England. Additional sponsors are Bay Path University, Baystate Health, Cooley Dickinson Healthcare, Elms College, and Renew.Calm. Tickets to the event are $85 each, with tables available for purchase. For more information or to order tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Out of the Darkness Walk

Oct. 21: Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S., yet suicide is preventable. The Western Mass. Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announced that its flagship event, the Greater Springfield Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide, has a new home, School Street Park in Agawam. Roughly 1,000 people from throughout the Greater Springfield Area are expected to participate in this annual event at its new location starting at 10 a.m. This fund-raising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national education and advocacy programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide by 20% by 2025. “We walk to raise awareness about this important health issue. Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by walking, we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Heather White, area director for AFSP in Western Mass. The event is one of more than 375 Out of the Darkness community walks being held nationwide this year. The walks are expected to unite more than 250,000 walkers and raise millions of dollars for suicide-prevention efforts. With this walk last year, the Greater Springfield community raised almost $60,0000 for suicide awareness and prevention initiatives, and had nearly 800 participants. Planning committees for the 2017 Greater Springfield Out of the Darkness Walk are meeting now. If you would like to help organize this inspiring charitable event, sponsor the walk, or have a booth on site, contact Heather White at [email protected] for more information. To join the fight against suicide, register to walk at School Street Park in Agawam on Oct. 21 by visiting www.afsp.org/greaterspringfieldma.

Lowcountry Celebration

Oct. 27: Blue Heron Restaurant will celebrate its 20th anniversary by hosting “Lowcountry Living: An Evening of Gullah Culture and Cuisine,” a one-night event designed to take diners on a culinary trip to the South Carolina Lowcountry, the region which originally inspired owners Deborah Snow and Barbara White to open a restaurant focused on local, seasonal ingredients and unpretentious hospitality. The dinner, which will feature a Gullah-themed menu, as well as music and pieces from critically acclaimed South Carolina artist Sonja Griffin Evans’ “American Gullah Collection,” will start at 6:30 p.m., with reservations open to the public. Menu and pricing for the event will be announced at a later date. Reservations can be made by calling (413) 665-2102 or e-mailing [email protected].

Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass.

Nov. 2: Comcast Business will present the Business & Innovation Expo of Western Mass. at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The seventh annual business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast and lunch programs, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Johnson & Hill Staffing Services and Wild Apple Design Group (executive sponsors), Inspired Marketing (show partner), MGM Springfield (corporate sponsor), Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst (education sponsor), Xfinity (social sponsor), Elms College (information booth sponsor), Smith & Wesson (Workforce Development sponsor), Savage Arms (JoinedForces and Workforce Development parking sponsor), and the Better Business Bureau (contributing sponsor). Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $725. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

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.

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT

Evadney Jumpp v. High Ridge Real Estate, LLC
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $2,261.88
Filed: 8/21/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT

Charles Dodge and Candice Dodge v. Baystate Health Inc.; Michael Dunkerley, M.D.; Amanda Shorette, M.D.; Eleanor Winston, M.D.; and Ziv Corber, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $22,000
Filed: 8/10/17

Douglas Knoechelmann and Trina Knoechelmann v. Baystate Health Inc.; John Wang, M.D.; Amanda Shorette, M.D.; Thomas Chin, M.D.; and Brian O’Connell, M.D.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $30,000
Filed: 8/10/17

Debra Smethurst, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Kris Smethurst v. Richard Wait, M.D., Baystate Medical Center, and Baystate Surgical Associates
Allegation: Medical malpractice, wrongful death: $40,000+
Filed: 8/11/17

Brian Beloncik v. Bruce M. Goldstein, M.D.; Northampton Dermatology Associates, P.C.; Glenn P. Genest, M.D.; and New England Dermatology, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $25,000+
Filed: 8/14/17

Catherine Brantley v. Price Rite a/k/a PRRC Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $39,694
Filed: 8/14/17

Margaret Richardson v. Walmart Stores East, LP
Allegation: Employment discrimination: $250,000
Filed: 8/14/17

Arthur J. Hurley Co. Inc. v. Amps Electrical Inc., Waste Management Disposal Services of Massachusetts Inc., and Southern Sky Renewable Energy Chicopee, LLC
Allegation: Construction dispute: $38,690.45
Filed: 8/15/17

Joseph B. Collins, trustee in bankruptcy of Donald J. Wheeler v. Thomas Richard Canto, M.D. and Baystate Wing Hospital
Allegation: Malpractice: $1,000,000
Filed: 8/16/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Historic Round Hill Summit, LLC v. TP Daley Insurance Agency Inc.
Allegation: Negligence re: insurance policy: $3,063,448
Filed: 8/15/17

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Departments Picture This

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Chilling Out for a Cause

Fort Street in Springfield played host on Aug. 29 to the Springfield Student Prince ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Event organizers raised $21,000 for the Massachusetts ALS Foundation and specifically to help people in the community who have been stricken with the disease. “When Governor Baker recently filed legislation making the first week in August each year the Ice Bucket Challenge Week, we took it as a special challenge to us here in Springfield, now, to help before the month of August ended. We did not want to wait until next year to begin this tradition,” said event organizer Bill Sampson. Event sponsors included BID Springfield, the Massachusetts Lottery, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Rondeau Ice, Snap Chef, the Springfield Thunderbirds, A.L. Cignoli Co., and the Student Prince and Fort. In addition, Rocky’s Ace Hardware donated 300 buckets.

Family Fun in Amherst

Local improv company Happier Valley Comedy has moved its interactive Happier FAMILY Comedy Show to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst. The move places the family-friendly comedy show in a prime location packed full of kid-centric creativity and imagination. The Happier FAMILY Comedy Show is held the third Saturday of every month.

Banking on Growth

Florence Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 14 at its new Hampden County Banking Center in West Springfield, the bank’s first office in Hampden County. All Florence Bank services will be offered through the new center, including deposits and loan products, mobile services to provide 24-hour access to accounts, mortgage-application services, debit-card issuance, commercial-loan capacity, and investment services. The center, which will also offer a drive-up ATM and night depository, will be staffed by eight employees. The bank occupies about 3,000 square feet of a new plaza, developed by the Colvest Group, at the intersection of Union Street and Memorial Avenue, where St. Ann Roman Catholic Church was once located.

Staging Ground

The Springfield College departments of Physical Therapy and Visual and Performing Arts recently hosted a cross-disciplinary collaboration that focused on effective communication skills that help build and maintain strong relationships between physical therapists and their patients and clients. Led by Department of Visual and Performing Arts Chair Martin Shell (pictured, right) and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Salome Brooks, the one-day workshop helped more than 40 physical therapy students feel more comfortable in their settings by focusing on interpersonal rapport, non-verbal communication, and fundamental presence with others. Shell’s experiential methods, developed for acting classes from the traditions of theater technique, allow for fun and illuminating communication exercises for physical therapy students. “I’ve never had any doubt that the techniques we actors use for observation and training, in preparation to creatively express the complexities of human relationships in collaboration with others, are very useful in many areas of life and work,” he said.

Amazon Bid: It’s Good Practice

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Opinion

Editorial

Richard Sullivan, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., was no doubt channeling his inner Mavis — as in Mavis Wanczyk, winner last month of the largest single Powerball payout in history — when he told the local press, “you have to be in the game to win.”

He was referring, of course, to a game with a different kind of huge payout — and one that also features astronomically long odds. That would be the contest to become home to Amazon’s second North American headquarters.

The prize there is considerable — maybe 50,000 jobs over the next few decades, tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue, thousands of construction jobs (this is estimated to be a $5 billion project, five times the size of MGM Springfield’s initiative), and everything else that comes to being home — or one of the homes — to Amazon.

The odds of winning this contest are obviously better than those of winning Powerball (an estimated 1 in 292 million), but in many respects, not much better. Indeed, every state, every county, and most municipalities would like to get into this competition, and most of them will. And many have much more to offer that this region does.

Western Massachusetts is in the early stages of piecing together some kind of response to Amazon’s request for proposals, Sullivan told the local press, adding that there are many forms such a bid might take. The region might construct its own proposal, or it may partner with the state, or with Hartford, for example.

As with Powerball — the analogy works in many ways, so we’ll stay with it — the odds are certainly long, and it’s tempting to just not bother. But if you don’t play, you simply can’t win.

And, as Sullivan noted, the region can benefit just by submitting a proposal.

How? These exercises are good practice for a region, and in many respects, the Pioneer Valley is somewhat out of practice when it comes to such competitions.

They’re beneficial because they help a region identify its strengths and weaknesses, put them down on paper, and perhaps see where it comes up short in the competition in question and what it needs to work on.

The Amazon RFP identifies a few things the company is looking for:

• A stable and business-friendly environment (check, sort of. Massachusetts is still not exactly business-friendly, although it was friendly enough to land GE last year);

• Urban or suburban locations with the potential to attract and retain strong technical talent (we can’t check that one, because we haven’t shown that ability yet. The state certainly has, though); and

• Communities that, in its words, “think big and creatively when considering locations and real-estate options” (check, sort of. There has been some creative thinking, but nothing hugely imaginative and along the lines of what Amazon is probably looking for).

We don’t have a crystal ball, but it’s very likely that Amazon will choose a city or county that has, or can easily assemble, an extremely large, shovel-ready parcel; has abundant tech-savvy talent, or can easily lure it; and that has a top-shelf public transportation system and a bicycle-friendly infrastructure.

And that pretty much leaves the 413 out of this competition. But as Mavis (wherever she is) can certainly tell you, you never know, and you do have to play the game to win.

In the meantime, the region will be getting some very valuable practice and an opportunity to tell a story that is getting better with each passing year.

In other words, this is a very worthwhile exercise. v

Preventing Suicide: Lives in the Balance

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

Opinion

By Kimberley Lee

It’s hardly news that growing up can be stressful. What may be news is that your son or daughter is likely more interested in talking things over with you than you realize. It’s always a good time to talk about how they’re feeling inside, how things are going at school and with friends, and about life in general. Last week was Suicide Prevention Week, but that shouldn’t be the only opportunity to begin a meaningful conversation with someone you know and love by simply asking, “how are you?”

Nearly 40,000 people in the U.S. die from suicide each year — one death every 12.8 minutes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more people die by suicide than from automobile accidents or homicide. Suicide is the tenth-leading cause of death among all Americans and the third-leading cause of death among young people (ages 15 to 24).

Health professionals tell us it’s important to correctly educate children and teenagers about mental illness. It helps dispel misconceptions and stigma, and it provides them with the understanding and resources they need if they or someone they know struggles with mental illness.

If you haven’t had a ‘mental health check-in’ talk with your middle-school or high-school student recently, this week lends a great opportunity to do just that. Help your son or daughter to feel safe in sharing their feelings and opinions with you. Be aware of changes in their behavior, and trust your instinct.

I asked my colleague Nina Slovik, a licensed clinical social worker at the Center for Human Development (CHD), to share some professional insights regarding suicide prevention. “When someone thinks or talks about suicide, they actually have mixed feelings about dying,” she said. “Most often, suicidal feelings come from having a mental illness, and these illnesses can be treated with professional help, including medication and talk therapy. The best way anyone can help an individual experiencing depression is to get that person the help they need. People with a mental illness are not expecting you to fix them; they just want to be understood.”

As a major social-service organization for our region, CHD offers extensive behavioral-health programs, including services designed to identify and treat mental illness. We help people who have mental-health needs, and also educate members of our community to develop greater acceptance toward mental-health issues and people who have them.

You’d seek help from a healthcare professional for a broken arm or a cough that doesn’t go away. It should be the same when it comes to managing your mental health — or that of someone you care about. If someone seems withdrawn socially, starts associating with the wrong crowd, or acts out in ways that just aren’t right, help is available.

Kimberley Lee is vice president of Development at the Center for Human Development.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 19, 2017

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

615 Old Stage Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Noah Hoffenberg
Seller: David A. Soucie
Date: 08/18/17

844 Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Jason W. Rasku
Seller: Robert M. Davidson
Date: 08/18/17

BERNARDSTON

712 Brattleboro Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Thomas Tyminski
Seller: James S. Ruder
Date: 08/15/17

35 Gill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Eric Bliznak
Seller: Allan E. Margeson
Date: 08/11/17

157 Merrifield Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Barbara Massoni
Date: 08/14/17

BUCKLAND

12 Martin Road
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Chianne P. Hubert
Seller: Dennis D. Smith
Date: 08/18/17

CHARLEMONT

25 Heath Stage Terrace
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Brisson
Seller: Verne W. Bissell TR
Date: 08/18/17

COLRAIN

367 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Leger
Seller: Melissa J. Koncz
Date: 08/15/17

261 West Leyden Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Wroblewski
Seller: Larry R. Hill
Date: 08/11/17

CONWAY

86 River St.
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Veronique C. Blanchard
Seller: Brian W. Burke
Date: 08/17/17

DEERFIELD

50 Eastern Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $190,740
Buyer: Jade R. King
Seller: Meredith T. Southergill
Date: 08/18/17

34 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Carey
Seller: Kenneth Kuzontkoski
Date: 08/10/17

8 Porter St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Robyn J. Harris
Seller: L. Neal Grover
Date: 08/11/17

GREENFIELD

45 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Natascia M. Pica
Seller: Theresa Jenoure
Date: 08/18/17

4 Brookside Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Donald A. Joy
Seller: Rosemary Reardon
Date: 08/10/17

93 Burnham Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Craig R. Wray
Seller: Howard J. Arkush
Date: 08/16/17

68 Cheapside St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Bruce G. Thomas
Seller: Rachel Roy
Date: 08/15/17

55 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Marc Seedorf
Seller: Chani Craig
Date: 08/09/17

50 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $145,800
Buyer: Shawn Cypher
Seller: Jason W. Rasku
Date: 08/18/17

112 Fairview St, East
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Aleta R. Smith
Seller: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Date: 08/18/17

278 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Karen Baker
Seller: William L. Goly
Date: 08/09/17

227 French King Hwy.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Rachel M. Roy
Seller: Mary M. Dion
Date: 08/15/17

211 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Stafford
Seller: Ann K. Twohig
Date: 08/18/17

370 Green River Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Erin Nugent
Seller: Penfield INT
Date: 08/15/17

102 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Timothy D. Smith-LaClaire
Seller: New Beginning Homes LLC
Date: 08/18/17

49 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Webster
Seller: Sharon L. Pleasant
Date: 08/18/17

10-24 Miles St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $925,000
Buyer: SMR Greenfield TR
Seller: George A. Spence
Date: 08/16/17

85 Sanderson St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Lark
Seller: Jared M. Nugent
Date: 08/14/17

28 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $158,500
Buyer: Joanne B. Hoyt
Seller: Louis J. Bordeaux
Date: 08/17/17

229 Silver St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Iomay C. Gleason
Seller: Daniel J. Brisson
Date: 08/18/17

HEATH

283 Number 9 Road
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $203,202
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Michael L. Freeman
Date: 08/10/17

LEVERETT

37 Laurel Hill Dr.
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Laney
Seller: Sidney J. Poritz
Date: 08/11/17

76 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $276,500
Buyer: Kaitlin A. Schofield
Seller: Lewis, Bradford H., (Estate)
Date: 08/11/17

MONTAGUE

396 Federal St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Thomas Delvan-Dougan
Seller: Tracy Ross
Date: 08/08/17

80 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,100
Buyer: Peter P. Doyle
Seller: Thomas M. Markol
Date: 08/16/17

54 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: C. Walker Korby
Seller: Joanne M. O’Neil
Date: 08/17/17

478 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: John P. Frangie
Seller: Linda Johnson
Date: 08/11/17

30 Union St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Philip M. Grandin
Seller: Holly E. Anderson
Date: 08/18/17

NORTHFIELD

1 Gulf Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: George B. Voss
Seller: Stephen P. Kucinski
Date: 08/15/17

20 Pine Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Phillips B. Sherburne
Seller: Pamela S. Haskins
Date: 08/17/17

ORANGE

511 East River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $230,500
Buyer: Daniel J. Paras
Seller: Craig Blanchard
Date: 08/18/17

29 McKenna St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jacob W. Laurie
Seller: Mary V. Kimball
Date: 08/15/17

332 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Anne M. Loiselle
Seller: Chase FT
Date: 08/17/17

SHELBURNE

99 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Jenny New RET
Seller: Peggy J. Warwick
Date: 08/16/17

411 Mohawk Trail
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Elisei L. Taraburca
Seller: James R. Wade
Date: 08/15/17

SHUTESBURY

30 Great Pines Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Mark Rivers
Seller: Anne M. Loiselle
Date: 08/07/17

484 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $272,500
Buyer: Brittany Adams
Seller: Roger A. Witter
Date: 08/11/17

SUNDERLAND

84 Old Amherst Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Isla S. Castaneda
Seller: Bruce A. Bennett
Date: 08/16/17

WARWICK

51 Orange Road
Warwick, MA 01378
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nancy Sunflower
Seller: Gunnar W. Lambert
Date: 08/14/17

WENDELL

10 Rush Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Melinda Nutter
Seller: Thomas J. Tyminski
Date: 08/17/17

WHATELY

117 Webber Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: David J. Chez
Seller: Richard C. Spencer
Date: 08/14/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

67 Charter Oak Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,100
Buyer: Yaroslav Moshkovskiy
Seller: Deborah A. Saunders
Date: 08/18/17

43 Coronet Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $216,250
Buyer: Kenneth G. Madeiros
Seller: Andrea E. Flynn
Date: 08/11/17

78 Elmar Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $282,000
Buyer: Philip M. Edwards
Seller: Karen Nagel
Date: 08/17/17

49 Florida Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Marilyn Rosario
Seller: Geoffrey J. Creed
Date: 08/08/17

48 Jamie Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Bonavita
Seller: Oleg Abramchuk
Date: 08/10/17

116 Liberty St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Deborah L. Steenhoff
Seller: Justin Rainville
Date: 08/11/17

1194 Main St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Stephen R. Cincotta
Seller: Blake Andrews
Date: 08/11/17

117 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joseph T. Martin
Seller: Patriot Living LLC
Date: 08/11/17

1132 North St, Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kelsey E. Wellman
Seller: Aaron J. Musa
Date: 08/16/17

51 Roberta Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $227,000
Buyer: Constance F. Roberts
Seller: Kathleen A. Moore
Date: 08/09/17

208 School St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,560
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stephen M. Gronski
Date: 08/09/17

250 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert M. Hoyle
Seller: Gary Megliola
Date: 08/16/17

129 Tobacco Farm Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $394,900
Buyer: Justin E. Rainville
Seller: Joseph T. Martin
Date: 08/11/17

BRIMFIELD

19 2nd St.
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Michael P. Gonynor
Seller: Elizabeth Jensen-Maurer
Date: 08/18/17

Palmer Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $549,500
Buyer: Brimfield LLC
Seller: Sentry Services Inc.
Date: 08/11/17

58 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $129,400
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Henry J. Levesque
Date: 08/14/17

CHICOPEE

29 Academy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: James T. Ouimet
Seller: Robert A. Arcott
Date: 08/07/17

37 Beauchamp Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Abdullateef Salman
Seller: Gary A. Leroux
Date: 08/11/17

79 Beaudry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Mai T. Tran
Seller: Waycon Inc.
Date: 08/11/17

696 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $163,400
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Robert R. Giroux
Date: 08/10/17

324 Carew St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Omar AlAttar
Seller: Caroline Moore
Date: 08/11/17

14 Chestnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: PFC Investments LLC
Seller: Leclerc Properties LLC
Date: 08/11/17

18 Chestnut St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: PFC Investments LLC
Seller: Leclerc Properties LLC
Date: 08/11/17

30 Daley St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Felicita Cintron-Serrano
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 08/18/17

22 East Street Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Igor Revniuk
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/17/17

241 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Adam Saleem
Seller: John E. Daigle
Date: 08/08/17

15 Fernwood St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Zbigniew Korenkiewicz
Seller: Donald A. Gagnon
Date: 08/09/17

85 Freedom St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Hayder AlJebur
Seller: Brenda K. Wilk
Date: 08/11/17

650 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Michael E. Mostowski
Seller: Malibu Rentals LLC
Date: 08/08/17

102 Jamrog Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Adam Deliefde
Seller: Carolyn M. Wall
Date: 08/18/17

202 Lafayette St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Rayan C. Abdulbaki
Seller: Metras, Patricia A., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/17

171 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Paul J. Washington
Seller: Henrietta J. Fortin
Date: 08/09/17

63 Laskowski St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Daniel P. Lesperance
Seller: Walter C. Kos
Date: 08/11/17

157 Manning St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David A. Martins
Seller: Jeffrey J. Bagge
Date: 08/15/17

56 Marion St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Akim Rivera
Seller: Sterste, Margita, (Estate)
Date: 08/17/17

60 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Lillian M. Torres
Seller: George Tarnowski
Date: 08/07/17

732 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Selma Masic
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/18/17

128 Medford St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Qusay H. Hawi
Seller: Eugene D. Roux
Date: 08/18/17

11 Morris St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Hayder Al Hamdani
Seller: George A. Bruneault
Date: 08/15/17

108 Nelson St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Abraxas RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/18/17

44 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Glorister Aviles
Seller: Olas Tleis
Date: 08/15/17

25 Pine St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Valley Opportunity Council
Seller: City Of Chicopee
Date: 08/11/17

94 Prospect St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $459,000
Buyer: Lavallee Group Inc.
Seller: Maddox Realty LLC
Date: 08/18/17

91 Providence St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Robert J. Arcott
Seller: LTC Enterprises LLC
Date: 08/18/17

59 Roy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $237,000
Buyer: Victor M. Colon
Seller: Vitaliy Volkov
Date: 08/11/17

40 Sampson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Thomas Kenney
Seller: Bonita L. Brunelle
Date: 08/11/17

188 Springfield St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $243,322
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Joseph T. Collins
Date: 08/14/17

67 Streiber Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Short 4u RT
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/18/17

69 Wanda St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Shane Brooks
Seller: Donald E. Vitkus
Date: 08/15/17

1576 Westover Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Tyler J. Hadley
Seller: Karen L. Everett
Date: 08/14/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

277 Dwight Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01108
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Matthew L. Streeter
Seller: Wilbraham Builders Inc.
Date: 08/11/17

16 Judy Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Jacob E. Werbicki
Seller: Nathan R. Provost
Date: 08/16/17

33 Longview Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $204,500
Buyer: Paul J. Stebbins
Seller: Daniel B. Desilets
Date: 08/18/17

Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sugar Magnolia RT
Seller: Cabot Real Estate LLC
Date: 08/17/17

13 Pilgrim Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Lori A. Chaves
Seller: Nicole Gaudreau
Date: 08/11/17

27 Saint Joseph Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Fawcett
Seller: Nancy Georgantas
Date: 08/11/17

20 Speight Arden
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Old Coach Properties LLC
Seller: Susan B. Hart
Date: 08/07/17

32 Stonehill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $434,900
Buyer: Kelly Landron
Seller: Craig F. Wilson
Date: 08/09/17

68 Timber Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $465,000
Buyer: John P. Rucci
Seller: Eric D. Hagopian
Date: 08/15/17

GRANVILLE

597 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: James R. Shimp-Jylkka
Seller: Melinda J. Wackerbarth
Date: 08/11/17

367 Water St.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Birge
Seller: Michael C. Pultz
Date: 08/18/17

HAMPDEN

325 Allen St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Specht
Seller: Teresa Blask
Date: 08/18/17

56 Raymond Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Maria E. Williams
Seller: Joanne Soares
Date: 08/18/17

261 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $289,000
Buyer: Mark Acosta
Seller: Lisa R. Hammerle
Date: 08/14/17

HOLLAND

9 Dug Hill Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Denton A. Berkeley
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/07/17

47 Lake Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $337,500
Buyer: Robert Maryyanek
Seller: Daniel Bugnacki
Date: 08/17/17

HOLYOKE

206 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Amanda B. Wojcicki
Seller: Christy A. Geffin
Date: 08/15/17

20 Amherst St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $315,500
Buyer: Karen R. Freedman
Seller: Diane M. Defalco
Date: 08/15/17

54-56 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $896,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Cynthia D. Thomas
Date: 08/18/17

13 Cabot St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $1,069,650
Buyer: Holyoke TD Realty LLC
Seller: 13 Cabot Street LLC
Date: 08/07/17

84 Chapin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $122,100
Buyer: Gilberto L. Vega-Rios
Seller: Manuel T. Reyes
Date: 08/11/17

11 Clark St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Grisel Cruz
Seller: Gregorio Rosario
Date: 08/18/17

20 Donlee St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sheila M. Cruz
Seller: Janina Irzyk
Date: 08/11/17

81 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Lafrance
Seller: Christopher J. Dautel
Date: 08/14/17

23 Evergreen Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Denise M. Quinones
Seller: Pearl J. Jackson
Date: 08/17/17

18 Harrison Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Bernardo Ortiz-Rodriguez
Seller: Paul R. Gallagher
Date: 08/17/17

291 Hillside Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Coakley Corp
Seller: Ricardo Delvalle
Date: 08/16/17

142 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Grace M. Sullivan
Date: 08/09/17

375 Jarvis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $368,284
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sarah A. Bidus
Date: 08/15/17

393-399 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: Ernst Pierre-Louis
Date: 08/14/17

51 Merrick Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Devin D. Egan
Seller: Timothy J. Welch
Date: 08/18/17

1653 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: Pamela M. Vantassell
Date: 08/14/17

119 Ridgewood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Daniel F. Goitein
Seller: Robin L. Martins
Date: 08/15/17

200 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $194,500
Buyer: Jonathan M. Brennan
Seller: Isaac Santana
Date: 08/17/17

21 School St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $148,500
Buyer: Lenin Pacheco-Montero
Seller: Katherine Ryan
Date: 08/14/17

56 Sterling Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: David Cavanaugh
Seller: John J. Kelley
Date: 08/11/17

169 Sycamore St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Karen A. Gaulin
Seller: Norma H. Bagnall
Date: 08/11/17

LONGMEADOW

63 Albemarle Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Lina A. Hogan
Seller: July Sanchez
Date: 08/16/17

108 Berwick Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: Dawn M. Quercia
Seller: Robert H. Basdekis
Date: 08/17/17

133 Colony Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Ruby Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas J. Lacasse
Date: 08/15/17

7 Farmington Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Rodney Kuntz
Seller: Justin B. Clemow
Date: 08/14/17

124 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $506,000
Buyer: Song Zhang
Seller: Brice D. Englert
Date: 08/18/17

201 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Gaurav Narula
Seller: Michael P. Doyle
Date: 08/17/17

944 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Maggie Wang
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/11/17

64 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $321,450
Buyer: Luke M. Rutkowski
Seller: Andrea S. Martin
Date: 08/16/17

86 Pleasantview Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Benjamin J. Weiss
Seller: Edward J. Barkett
Date: 08/14/17

150 Quinnehtuk Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Ernest Zavalunov
Seller: Clifford Z. Feen
Date: 08/11/17

213 Wolf Swamp Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jessica Lewis
Seller: Smith, Ruth M., (Estate)
Date: 08/14/17

LUDLOW

501 Alden St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Christian C. Gonthier
Seller: James E. Santos
Date: 08/11/17

20 Birch St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: Henry Hampton
Seller: Maria Moran
Date: 08/17/17

44 Green St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Matthew Papia
Seller: Keith Fulton
Date: 08/18/17

37 Massachusetts Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Daniele A. Decesare
Seller: Theresa E. Rivest
Date: 08/09/17

76 Pine St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Poomjai A. Pollawit
Seller: Mario P. Santos
Date: 08/15/17

30 Regall St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Elizabeth A. Marble
Seller: Nancy J. Como
Date: 08/17/17

199 Reservoir Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Robert J. Hogan
Seller: Jeannine B. Kwatowski
Date: 08/08/17

57 Russell St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $142,419
Buyer: Abraxas RT
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/14/17

111 Southwood Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Eric Kosciusko
Seller: James Pirog
Date: 08/17/17

149 Waverly Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Kristen N. Miller
Seller: John S. Lovely
Date: 08/15/17

27 West Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Justin M. Pouliot
Seller: Victor R. Zina
Date: 08/10/17

362 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Gremio Lusitano Inc.
Seller: Manuel S. Tereso
Date: 08/17/17

MONSON

65 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Shawn Bronson
Seller: Christopher Lepoer
Date: 08/18/17

92 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Kevin Gibney
Seller: Margaret T. Shuemaker
Date: 08/09/17

MONTGOMERY

58 Birch Bluff Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Christopher Bush
Seller: David A. Hayes
Date: 08/18/17

PALMER

110 Griffin St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $157,234
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Yvan L. Latulippe
Date: 08/16/17

4108-4110 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Yan W. Wu
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/14/17

30 King St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Deborah McMillan
Seller: Francesco Cardaropoli
Date: 08/11/17

88 Laurel Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $210,700
Buyer: Kimberly A. Korytko
Seller: Nicholas P. Laliberte
Date: 08/10/17

1528-1530 North Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Abimael Claudio
Seller: Gary L. Libiszewski
Date: 08/17/17

8 Riverview Pkwy.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $156,600
Buyer: Erin E. Messier
Seller: Robert W. Nicholas
Date: 08/16/17

344 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: John J. Mercier
Seller: Carol L. Nelson
Date: 08/07/17

38 Strong St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Teresa R. Guhl
Seller: Elaine M. Kowalczyk
Date: 08/07/17

249 Ware St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Matthew P. Desmarais
Seller: JNB Property Investment
Date: 08/16/17

24 Whalen St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Shawn M. Desabrais
Seller: Jose Goncalves
Date: 08/16/17

RUSSELL

225 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Kathleen M. Dubour
Seller: Barber, Blanche L., (Estate)
Date: 08/17/17

SOUTHWICK

41 Bungalow St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Robert Bosco
Seller: Clayton A. Cigal
Date: 08/17/17

41 Fernwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jennifer Rossi
Seller: Michael Tetreault
Date: 08/11/17

19 Honey Pot Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Cedar Investment Group
Seller: Lionel S. Miller
Date: 08/11/17

18 Kimberly Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Carreira
Seller: Jodi H. Wagner
Date: 08/18/17

37 Lauren Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $625,000
Buyer: Yevgeniy Saykin
Seller: Richard L. Neipp
Date: 08/11/17

3 Mallard Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Carolyn S. Gagliarducci
Seller: James A. Demeo
Date: 08/16/17

134 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Richard J. Anderson
Seller: Jennifer Whitman
Date: 08/14/17

385 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Maloney
Seller: Andrey N. Novenko
Date: 08/11/17

441 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $183,300
Buyer: Bryan G. Wright
Seller: Thomas A. Grabowski
Date: 08/11/17

226 South Longyard Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jaydub LLC
Seller: Danny B. Lombardo
Date: 08/11/17

15 Southwick Hill
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Julia Aloisi
Seller: Rosa Mitchell
Date: 08/10/17

SPRINGFIELD

41 Aberdale Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Michael T. Lynch
Seller: Lori A. Beston
Date: 08/16/17

603 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $147,606
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sheileen R. Talbot
Date: 08/16/17

333 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Clara H. West
Seller: Lori A. Chaves
Date: 08/11/17

125 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: TSLE LLC
Seller: Springfield BMS Realty
Date: 08/07/17

582-584 Armory St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $233,489
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Juan C. Gonzalez
Date: 08/14/17

104 Ashbrook St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Kelley Diederich
Seller: Marissa J. Turnbull
Date: 08/18/17

18 Barry Wills Place
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Katherine E. Conway
Seller: Kristin L. Jacobs
Date: 08/15/17

70-78 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $2,460,000
Buyer: Belmont Ave Holdings LLC
Seller: Sic Infit LLC
Date: 08/09/17

27 Bennington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Inmari Rosario
Seller: Robert Donahue
Date: 08/11/17

55 Benz St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wilfred Kasilo
Seller: Luis J. Manzi
Date: 08/11/17

34 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sergio A. Colon
Seller: Melro Associates Inc.
Date: 08/09/17

965 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Aastha Bansri LLC
Seller: Huang Family Property LLC
Date: 08/18/17

182 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Yessenia Feliciano
Seller: John T. Olszewski
Date: 08/10/17

8 Blake Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FT Pleasant Holdings LLC
Seller: Sic Infit LLC
Date: 08/09/17

20 California Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Jonathon S. Taylor
Seller: Jeffrey R. Peterson
Date: 08/08/17

89 Calley St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Banker LT
Seller: Edward Szczepanek
Date: 08/18/17

75 Chapin Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Julio A. Rodriguez
Seller: Thomas G. Hidalgo
Date: 08/18/17

58 Crawford Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Della Ripa Real Estate
Seller: Frank Depergola
Date: 08/18/17

23 Curtis St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Rita A. Cruz-Maria
Seller: Myriam I. Laboy
Date: 08/16/17

92 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Carl J. Shaw
Seller: Butler, Ruth E., (Estate)
Date: 08/11/17

127-129 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Jagat Biswa
Seller: Barbara J. Devino
Date: 08/11/17

133 Draper St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Joseph H. Reynolds
Seller: Susie S. Chapin
Date: 08/11/17

11 Dunbar St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Edward V. Wrann
Seller: Deanna S. Laffan
Date: 08/17/17

40 Edendale St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Luz M. Cotto
Seller: Kathleen Weldon
Date: 08/17/17

48 Elwood Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Lay Seng
Seller: Diana Kumisca
Date: 08/18/17

28 Entrybrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Evan J. Donermeyer
Seller: James Niedbala
Date: 08/07/17

51 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FT Pleasant Holdings LLC
Seller: SIC Infit LLC
Date: 08/09/17

59 Fort Pleasant Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $800,000
Buyer: FT Pleasant Holdings LLC
Seller: Sic Infit LLC
Date: 08/09/17

32-1/2 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Tabernaculo Cristiano
Seller: Antim LLC
Date: 08/07/17

38-40 Hancock St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Tabernaculo Cristiano
Seller: Antim LLC
Date: 08/07/17

38 Ina St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,280
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Gerald R. Cottle
Date: 08/14/17

21 Josephine St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Ogoley
Seller: Michael P. Verteramo
Date: 08/07/17

72 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mercy Jenkins
Seller: FP Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

101 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Hampden Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

107 Kensington Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Hampden Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/17

107-109 Kent Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Musiak
Seller: Christine E. Porcello
Date: 08/09/17

113 Littleton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Jacqueline Martinez
Seller: Steven O. Chapman
Date: 08/10/17

47-49 Langdon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Gilberto Vargas
Seller: Furman, Rose H., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/17

50 Madison Ave.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Alexander Rodriguez
Seller: Tania I. Ruiz
Date: 08/18/17

106 Meadowlark Lane
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $179,900
Buyer: Kim M. Charles
Seller: Cheryl A. Chavis
Date: 08/18/17

27 Mountainview St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $151,500
Buyer: Israel R. Willard
Seller: Shawn A. Rairigh
Date: 08/15/17

114 Oklahoma St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Gisele M. Daggett
Seller: Jacob E. Werbicki
Date: 08/16/17

89 Park Road
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Alvarado
Seller: Boduch, Henrietta, (Estate)
Date: 08/08/17

54 Patton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: AMRAP LLC
Seller: Calhoun Properties Inc.
Date: 08/08/17

386 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ashley B. Weisse
Seller: Timber Development LLC
Date: 08/09/17

24 Puritan Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Edwin Irizarry
Seller: Michael W. Mettey
Date: 08/14/17

59 Senator St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Edwin Lopez
Seller: John A. Teague
Date: 08/18/17

129 Spruceland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Jesse Lederman
Seller: Jeffrey S. Moores
Date: 08/15/17

685 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Jasnia Realty LLC
Seller: Springfield Homes LLC
Date: 08/17/17

42 Sterns Terrace
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Francis A. Dutton
Date: 08/11/17

104 Sunapee St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Linda N. Dockery
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 08/18/17

77 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: David T. Cioch
Seller: Eric S. Dymnicki
Date: 08/17/17

96 Vadnais St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Domenico Fratamico
Seller: Antonic LLC
Date: 08/15/17

343-345 Water St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: FV 1 Inc.
Seller: Kellie Lynch
Date: 08/14/17

12 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Adam R. Morrison
Seller: Donald Wiswall TR
Date: 08/15/17

21 Westbank Court
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Marotte
Seller: Maureen A. Marotte
Date: 08/15/17

169 Westminster St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Keith R. Sheppard
Seller: Eva Brown
Date: 08/14/17

31 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: David Barrera
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 08/09/17

45 Wing St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $127,920
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Jeffrey R. Rostron
Date: 08/15/17

TOLLAND

38 Ridge Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $247,500
Buyer: Frederick J. Borys
Seller: Guy P. Prairie
Date: 08/11/17

WALES

100 Monson Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Diane L. Monette
Seller: Philip J. Jean
Date: 08/11/17

68 Reed Hill Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Diane L. Monette
Seller: Philip J. Jean
Date: 08/11/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

28 Almon Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,900
Buyer: Jeffrey Marini
Seller: Dean R. Dupre
Date: 08/11/17

235 Ashley St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $154,461
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Michael K. Moore
Date: 08/09/17

192 Bear Hole Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $233,900
Buyer: Brenda X. Chavez
Seller: Citizens Bank
Date: 08/16/17

150 Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Nicholas Alfano
Seller: Earl J. Haubenreiser
Date: 08/17/17

309 Elm St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $169,700
Buyer: Bayview Loan Servicing
Seller: MP Consulting Inc.
Date: 08/14/17

62 Fairview Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: AGA Properties LLC
Seller: Lori A. Smith
Date: 08/17/17

158 Falmouth Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Jonathan Chretien
Seller: Kyle W. Gibbons
Date: 08/07/17

395 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $209,500
Buyer: Michael M. Nelson
Seller: Jeffrey W. Manijak
Date: 08/07/17

85 Lewis Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Seidell Realty LLC
Seller: Joanne G. Walsh
Date: 08/11/17

122 Nelson St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Katherine S. Shallbetter
Seller: Wanat, Elaine M., (Estate)
Date: 08/18/17

112 Partridge Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $394,500
Buyer: Adam A. Tebaldi
Seller: Debra A. Whiting
Date: 08/16/17

33 Pebble Path Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael S. Pooler
Seller: Groll, Frederick F., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/17

314 Rogers Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Peter Mones
Seller: V. Mortgage REO 2 LLC
Date: 08/17/17

83 Sibley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Isaac Santana
Seller: Jose Ramos
Date: 08/18/17

WESTFIELD

58 Bayberry Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Robert Henrichon
Seller: Karin L. Leonard
Date: 08/11/17

90 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $229,500
Buyer: Todd S. Cieplinski
Seller: Vanessa E. Beattie
Date: 08/15/17

309 Buck Pond Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Manuel J. Minchala-Tacuri
Seller: Edward Kolenda
Date: 08/18/17

84 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Michael Graveline
Seller: Thomas W. Humphrey
Date: 08/18/17

25 Cleveland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Samantha Gulsvig
Seller: Gregory A. Towers
Date: 08/11/17

109 Glenwood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Thomas I. Wilson
Seller: Peter J. Fiore
Date: 08/11/17

34 Holland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Koehler
Seller: Janice M. Parisi
Date: 08/18/17

5 Lathrop Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ziad N. Kutayli
Seller: David E. Koerber
Date: 08/09/17

5 Lathrop Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Ziad N. Kutayli
Seller: David Koerber
Date: 08/16/17

419 Little River Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $266,500
Buyer: Kimberly A. Bond
Seller: Theodore M. Buynicki
Date: 08/16/17

40 Montgomery St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Blythewood Property Management
Seller: Stephen C. Poteat
Date: 08/10/17

8 Morris St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Erika Casiano
Seller: Gary J. Snyder
Date: 08/11/17

68 Old Quarry Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Stephanie N. Alvarez
Seller: Christopher M. Bush
Date: 08/18/17

70 Turnpike Industrial Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $3,612,500
Buyer: 70 Turnpike Owner SPE LLC
Seller: Spirit SPE Portfolio 2006
Date: 08/14/17

251 Union St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $740,000
Buyer: Upper Pomeroy Enterprises
Seller: Mecca Property LLC
Date: 08/10/17

144 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,900
Buyer: Patrick J. Kiendzior
Seller: Dan W. Gordner
Date: 08/14/17

213 Valley View Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Krystal A. Kozikowski
Seller: Cynthia J. Gallant
Date: 08/09/17

229 Western Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Aimee L. Goguen
Seller: Jennifer L. Sady
Date: 08/11/17

WILBRAHAM

6 Catherine Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Michael W. Pelletier
Seller: Michael C. Mannix
Date: 08/07/17