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

AGAWAM

Blanchard Landscaping Inc., 31 Simpson Circle, Agawam, MA 01001. David E. Blanchard, Same. Landscaping and snow and ice removal.

CHICOPEE

Alias Solutions Inc., 45 Felix St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Paul C. Stallman II, same. Web design.

EASTHAMPTON

Bake and Ladle Inc., 107 Oliver St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Kimberly Scribner, same. Operate and manage a restaurant.

HINSDALE

Back to Great PT, PC, 701 Peru Road, Hinsdale, MA 01235. Danielle M. Driscoll, same. Physical therapy service.

HOLYOKE

A&A Fernandez Inc., 161 High St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Ada I. Rodriguez, 38 Broulliard Dr., Chicopee, MA 01013. A restaurant, banquet, and meeting room.

PITTSFIELD

ALC Corp., 961 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Paul Supranowicz, same. Safe structured residential drug- and alcohol-free.

SPRINGFIELD

Atwater Park Civic Association Inc., 60 Green Lane, Springfield, MA 01107. Steve Haddad, same. Dedicated to the preservation, maintenance, and vitality of the Atwater Park Neighborhood.

WESTFIELD

Artworks of Westfield Inc., 40 New Broadway St., Westfield, MA 01085. Bill Westerlind, 29 Alexander Place, Westfield, MA 01085. Nonprofit that creates and promotes cultural arts, literary arts, musical events, and performing arts for the Westfield community.

Automatic Lube Systems Inc., 23 Darwin Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Johnathon H. Whetton, 15 Sherwin Dr., Enfield, CT 01077. Sale and installation of lubrication systems.

Bay State Title & Escrow P.C., 146 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Robert K. Walker, same. Law firm specializing exclusively in residential real-estate title, closing, and legal services.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

ASI Manager Inc., 380 Union St., Suite 300, West Springfield, MA 01089. Fred Anthony, same. Management of business interests.

Belaz Inc., 15 Cottage St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Anatoliy Sergeychik, 506 Main St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Transportation.

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Massachusetts Adds 3,900 Jobs in April

BOSTON — The state’s total unemployment rate increased to 3.9% in April from the March rate of 3.6%, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts added 3,900 jobs in April. Over-the-month job gains occurred in professional, scientific, and business services; education and health services; trade, transportation, and utilities; other services; information; and manufacturing. From April 2016 to April 2017, BLS estimates Massachusetts added 58,600 jobs. The April state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 4.4% reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Through the first four months of 2017, Massachusetts has added over 20,000 jobs, with much of those gains coming from key sectors of the economy like professional, business, and scientific services,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker II said. “These job gains, coupled with large increases to the labor force and a low unemployment rate, are signs of a strong economy in the Commonwealth. Our workforce agencies remain focused on closing the skills gap and ensuring that those newly entering the job market have the training necessary to access employment opportunities.” The labor force increased by 33,000 from 3,661,200 in March, as 21,200 more residents were employed and 11,800 more residents were unemployed over the month. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point from 4.0% in April 2016. There were 300 more unemployed persons over the year compared to April 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 — increased six-tenths of a percentage point to 66.5% over the month. The labor-force participation rate over the year has increased 1.5% compared to April 2016. The largest private-sector percentage job gains over the year were in professional, scientific, and business services; construction; financial activities; education; and health services.

Cultural District Seeks Pop-up Gallery Proposals

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Central Cultural District (SCCD) has issued a call to artists for a unique opportunity in downtown Springfield. The Cultural District is searching for artists to host a solo show in their Art Stop pop-up gallery program and sell their work in one of three locations downtown – New England Public Radio (NEPR), UMass Springfield, and 1550 Main. The RFP asks for proposals from artists of all mediums to show their work from July to October. Requirements to what the art should look like are fairly laid-back, to best enable creative expression. All art will be available for sale during the display period, with 100% of proceeds going directly back to the creator. A stipend of $200 will also be awarded to the chosen artists. The Art Stop venues include a small community meeting space at NEPR which has been used for its youth arts program, MediaLab, and yoga classes; the highly visible first-floor lobby of 1550 Main, trafficked by hundreds of people daily; and the sunny and recently renovated main entryway of the UMass Center at Springfield. The SCCD hopes artists will draw inspiration from these differing spaces. “Art Stop has now become a flagship program of the Cultural District,” said director Morgan Drewniany. “We began this in October of last year and continued the effort in April, expanding to include Tower Square. Visitors love the unique blend of art, music, and community at the openings, and artists love being able to connect directly with their audience, as well as have a platform to sell their work downtown.” A joint reception will be held between the three locations in mid-summer, with gallery openings, street art, and performances between the locations to encourage walking, and light food and drinks, all provided by the SCCD and the artist hosts. The Springfield Central Cultural District encompasses an area of the metro center of Springfield and is membership-based, involving many of the downtown arts institutions. Its mission is to create and sustain a vibrant cultural environment in Springfield. The RFP and more program details can be found at springfieldculture.org/artistresources. Any questions can be forwarded to Drewniany at [email protected] or (413) 454-1195.

Plainridge Study Suggests Casino Projects Can Lower Unemployment

HADLEY — The UMass Donahue Institute released a compilation of results from two years of new employee questionnaires at Plainridge Park Casino. This report is the latest in a series of studies focused on the economic impacts of the gaming industry in the Commonwealth. Representatives from the UMass Donahue Institute presented its findings to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) during a public meeting on May 10. The findings reveal several important characteristics of new hires at Plainridge Park Casino and the emergent casino workforce in Massachusetts:

• 50.1% of new hires worked part-time or were unemployed before obtaining their job at Plainridge Park Casino;

• Major reasons for seeking employment included career advancement, improved pay, and improved benefits;

• 40.1% of new hires said they needed work due to being unemployed, part-time, or underemployed. 86.2% had no gaming experience prior to their jobs at Plainridge Park Casino;

• 96.5% of new hires did not transfer from other Penn National Gaming locations, and 92.8% did not move to take their jobs at the casino. Of those who moved, one-quarter originated from cities or towns within Massachusetts; and

• Nearly three-quarters of respondents come to their job without pre-employment training for their position.

The vast majority of survey respondents are people who are new to the gaming industry and are now being hired for gaming and non-gaming positions at Plainridge Park Casino, including its food-court vendors. Very few workers (only 7%) moved to take their job at Plainridge Park Casino, and those who did were mostly from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This suggests that most new employees live close enough to commute to their positions at Plainridge Park Casino. “As we have pointed out repeatedly, the Legislature made broad-based economic development a key focus of the Gaming Act, with a particular focus on local employment for those underemployed and unemployed,” said MGC Chairman Steve Crosby. “This report, thus far, demonstrates that legislative intent is being achieved. We are also pleased to see the implementation of the legislative mandate to objectively and rigorously assess the economic and social impacts of gaming. This report represents one of the many important research topics fulfilling that objective.” Added Rachel Volberg, principal investigator of the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) group, “one of the most important positive impacts of expanded gambling is increased employment. However, in assessing the overall impacts of expanded gambling, it is important to understand whether employment gains at the casino result in the loss of employment in other sectors of the economy and in surrounding communities. This report establishes a basis for making this determination going forward and will help us understand the role of casinos in increasing economic activity, and overall employment, in Massachusetts.”

Manufacturing Partnership Graduates 100th Student

TURNERS FALLS — On Friday, May 19, 14 advanced-manufacturing trainees will receive certificates of completion and start down the pathway toward precision-machining careers in Pioneer Valley manufacturing companies. The current cohort of students in the Advanced Manufacturing Pipeline – Computer Numerical Control (AMP-CNC) training program hail from across Franklin and Hampshire counties, including Belchertown, Colrain, Easthampton, Greenfield, Montague, Northfield, South Hadley, and Shelburne. Among these trainees will be the 100th graduate of a successful job-training partnership that began four years ago to address a shortage of skilled machinists in the Valley’s precision-manufacturing industry. The event will be held at 4 p.m. at the Franklin County Technical School. AMP-CNC is a non-credit, 15-week, 300-hour, hands-on training program offered by Greenfield Community College (GCC) in partnership with the Franklin Hampshire Regional Employment Board (FHREB), the Franklin Hampshire Career Centers, Franklin County Technical School (FCTS), and area machining companies. The program has been offered at no cost to qualifying participants thanks to funding provided by federal and state grants and employer contributions. The AMP-CNC program is taught by experienced instructors in a state-of-the-art machine shop at Franklin County Technical School. The shop is outfitted with Haas CNC mill and lathe machines funded by employer contributions and matching state funding. The program uses the FCTS machine shop in the evenings after the high-school day concludes, thereby maximizing training use of the equipment. The previous seven cohorts have averaged a 93% graduation rate and an 84% job-placement rate. Students participating in the program complete testing, a four-week Foundational Manufacturing precursor program, and online Tooling U assignments. Coaching and job-placement support are provided to help students demonstrate readiness and pursue careers in precision machining by completing résumés, cover letters, and work-search plans. Trainees recently completed their résumés and cover letters to participate in a recent CNC job fair before graduation. Employers present included Bete Fog Nozzle, Hassay-Savage, G.S. Precision, Mayhew Tool Co., Poplar Hill Machine, Quabbin Inc., and VSS Inc., all employer partners of the program. Those interested in applying can sign up to attend one of the monthly information and application sessions by registering online at www.gcc.mass.edu/manufacturing or by calling the Franklin Hampshire Career Center at (413) 774-4361. The next information session will take place on Monday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at the GCC Downtown Center, 270 Main St., Greenfield. For more information about the AMP-CNC training program, contact Andrew Baker at FHREB, (413) 774-4361, ext. 375, or [email protected], or April Estis-Clark at GCC, (413) 774-1602 or [email protected].

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MassMutual Refreshes Brand to Celebrate Interdependence

SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. has unveiled a newly refreshed brand, designed to better reflect and build on its legacy and the core values that have guided the company since its founding. Celebrating the gift of interdependence, the new positioning elevates the idea that Americans today want to protect the ones they love with a company whose values align with their own. The brand refresh — marked by the launch of a new, multi-channel advertising campaign, updated logo, and dramatically revamped website — communicates the company’s long history of stability and strength. “Since 1851, MassMutual has been guided by our founding principle — we are people coming together to look out for one another,” said Gareth Ross, chief Digital and Customer Experience officer. “We know people are inherently reliant on one another, whether that’s at home, in the workplace, or in the community. Our new positioning celebrates these relationships, underscoring that, when we depend on each other, we are not only more secure, but life is also happier and more fulfilling.” He added that, based on company research and customer insights — combined with the fact that a substantial number of individuals and families across the U.S. are in need of financial guidance — MassMutual wanted to reinforce the company’s vision and identity in a new, fresh, and relatable way. The new brand recognizes that, while the world celebrates independence, true happiness comes from our reliance on one another. It also seeks to inspire people to see themselves as part of something bigger. MassMutual’s new look is being rolled out through a broad, multi-channel advertising campaign that includes prominent TV, radio, print, outdoor, digital, and social-media advertising across the nation. The company’s visual identity has also been updated to focus on its policy owners and customers. The blue chip has been replaced by a newly designed logo, featuring a bold, dynamic blue color and symbolic dots that represent the community of people that MassMutual is helping to connect. Additionally, the company’s website, massmutual.com, has been redesigned to reflect the refreshed brand, improve the user experience, and deliver new features. “This is just the beginning of the next chapter in MassMutual’s long journey of helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love,” Ross said.

Baystate Wing Hospital Breaks Ground on New ED

PALMER — Baystate Wing Hospital, public officials, community leaders, and donors held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emergency Department this week. When it opens in September 2018, the $17.2 million project will expand the Emergency Department to better accommodate the needs of the community by supporting the current annual patient volume of 24,000 visits. “For over 100 years, Baystate Wing Hospital has played a vital role in the community by providing exceptional care for the region. The new Emergency Department will ensure that patients continue to receive outstanding emergency care close to home in an innovative and highly efficient space that will reflect the expertise and commitment of our Emergency Department team,” said Michael Moran, president and chief administrative officer for Baystate Health’s Eastern Region, which includes Baystate Wing Hospital and Baystate Mary Lane. The planning process for the Emergency Department project included input on design concepts from staff, emergency medical service providers, infection-control experts, and patients. The new space will include separate ambulance and public entryways and will feature 20 patient rooms, including trauma, behavioral health, and other dedicated specialty-care areas. In the new Emergency Department, private rooms will replace curtained bays to enhance patient privacy, and a dedicated space will be created for behavioral-health patients. Additionally, patients will have access to sophisticated medical technology, including CT scan and Radiology (X-ray) services, all located in the new, 17,800-square-foot space. While the new facility is being built, the existing emergency room will remain open for the community. “Once the new building is completed, the current Emergency Department space, which was built in 1995, will be retrofitted for other uses,” said Dr. Robert Spence, chief of Emergency Medicine for Baystate Health’s Eastern Region. “The Baystate Mary Lane Emergency Department is appropriately sized for their annual patient volumes of 12,000 emergency visits and will continue to provide 24-hour emergency care in Ware.” During the early phase of the project, Country Bank pledged ongoing investment in healthcare by donating $1 million to the new Emergency Department.

Pride Launches Campaign to Support Square One

SPRINGFIELD — First there were dice. Then came Wendy’s hamburgers, followed by Rubik’s Cube and SpongeBob. Now, Bob Bolduc and his team at Pride Stores want to add Square One to the list of famous ‘squares.’ The locally owned chain of gas stations and convenience stores is launching a campaign where customers may purchase a square for one dollar, in support of the work that Square One does with children and families throughout the region. “We are proud to be supporting the programs and services that Square One offers to ensure that children and families have the tools they need to be successful,” Bolduc said. “Selling squares and displaying them in our stores will be a very visible way to help raise funds for the organization and create greater awareness of the work they are doing.” The squares are available for purchase at the checkout registers of participating Pride locations. For every dollar donated, Pride will display a Square One square in the Pride location of purchase. All proceeds will benefit Square One’s early-learning and family-services initiatives. “We are so grateful to Bob and his team at Pride for all their very generous support of our work,” said Kristine Allard, chief Development and Communications officer for Square One. “Whether we are teaching children to read and write, inspiring an appreciation of fine arts, providing a nourishing meal, or developing a healthy love of play, everything we do is driven by our vision of a bright future for all children, despite the daunting challenges they face at home.” She added that many children in Square One programs are living in homeless shelters, struggle with food insecurity, have a parent who is in addiction recovery or post-incarcerated, or are in custody of an appointed legal guardian or foster parent. “Support from Pride and other businesses is critical to our ability to continue to serve these families.”

Porches Inn Invites Guests to Art Country

NORTH ADAMS — In the cultural hub of Northern Berkshire County, Porches Inn at MASS MoCA has debuted a new ArtCountry package that offers art lovers access to four of the area’s renowned institutions: the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), the Clark Institute, the Williams College Museum of Art, and Bennington Museum. The ArtCountry package includes one ArtCountry pass per adult per stay for complimentary admission to each museum, overnight accommodations, and buffet breakfast. Prices start at $270 per night based on double accommodations. The package is available for travel June 11 through Sept. 24. “With the location of Porches Inn literally across the street from MASS MoCA and the other museums just minutes away, our guests have a home base to experience what locals have always considered art country,” said Mel Karakaya, general manager of the Porches Inn at MASS MoCA. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with these venues to enhance that experience.” MASS MoCA will kick off ArtCountry’s summer season with the opening of its new addition, Building 6, on May 28. The new space will add 130,000 square feet to the museum’s campus and feature work from artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Louise Bourgeois, James Turrell, Jenny Holzer, Laurie Anderson, and Gunnar Schonbeck (Bang on a Can). Located across the street from Porches Inn, MASS MoCA will be the largest contemporary-art museum in the country once the new addition is complete. Set in seven renovated Victorian-era buildings, the Porches Inn’s guest rooms and public spaces employ a clever synthesis of retro and contemporary designs. The inn features a year-round outdoor heated pool, wi-fi, hot tub, sauna, bonfire pit, fitness room, and meeting rooms for retreats and special events. For more information on the ArtCountry package, visit www.porches.com/berkshires-hotel-specials.

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Jacqueline Charron

Jacqueline Charron

The Professional Women’s Chamber (PWC) announced that Jacqueline Charron, chief risk officer and senior vice president of Operations and Information Technology for PeoplesBank in Holyoke, has been named the PWC 2017 Woman of the Year. The Woman of the Year award is presented to a woman in the Western Mass. area who exemplifies outstanding leadership, professional accomplishment, and service to the community. This award has been given annually since 1954. Liz Rappaport, secretary of the PWC board committee, said the selection committee was thoroughly impressed with Charron’s work-life balance, as evidenced by her pursuit of education while managing her career and being the mother of four children. “The PWC recently had a work-life balance panel at a luncheon, and we loved how, through her application, Jackie personified work-life balance,” Rappaport said. Charron earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at Mount Holyoke College while working as a teller at PeoplesBank. She went on to receive an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. She has done post-graduate work at Babson College (Mass. Bankers Assoc. School of Financial Studies), Villanova University (master certificate in Lean Six Sigma), and the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business Leadership Program. After 32 years, Jackie continues to build a successful career at PeoplesBank, where today she leads a team of 40 associates in deposit operations, information technology, electronic banking, and risk and compliance. She has served at the leadership level of many community and business organizations, including the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Girls Inc., the South Hadley and Greater Holyoke chambers of commerce, and United Way of Pioneer Valley. She also enjoys volunteering at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and at activities and fund-raisers that support her children’s academic and athletic interests. She can be found working the concession stand at a high-school girls’ soccer game or attending a gala for the Fine Arts Center or Bright Nights. A celebration in Charron’s honor will be held on Thursday, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by contacting Jessica Hill at [email protected].

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Jim Ayres

Jim Ayres

United Way of Pioneer Valley (UWPV) announced that its board of directors has appointed Jim Ayres the organization’s next president and CEO, effective June 12. Ayres, who currently serves as the CEO of the United Way Hampshire County, will succeed Dora Robinson, UWPV’s most recent president and CEO and current president emeritus. Ayres comes to UWPV from United Way of Hampshire County (UWHC), where he has served as CEO and executive director since 2011. During his tenure there, he expanded the donor base and increased both funding diversity and overall revenue at a time when many United Ways nationally had experienced shrinkage. Prior to joining UWHC, he served for 12 years as the executive director of the Center for New Americans, an education and resource center for immigrants, refugees, and other limited-English speakers in Western Mass. With roots in the Springfield public schools, where he worked as a parent community and involvement coordinator, he has extensive experience working with school systems, local and state governments, community coalitions, workforce boards, and other nonprofit organizations to develop programming and policy. He is the incoming board president of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and an adjunct professor of Nonprofit Administration and Philanthropy at Bay Path University. He holds master’s degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. UWPV will celebrate Ayres’s arrival at the organization’s 95th-anniversary celebration on Wednesday, May 31 at the Barney Carriage House at Forest Park.

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Mark Foster

Mark Foster

Jay Seyler

Jay Seyler

Shana Hebdrikse

Shana Hebdrikse

Jessica Menard

Jessica Menard

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Mark Foster to vice president, operational risk manager; Jay Seyler to vice president, business banking officer; Shana Hendrikse to business banking officer; and Jessica Menard to commercial credit officer. Foster brings more than a decade of financial and audit experience, and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He is an RSA Archer-certified administrator and was named a 2015 RSA Archer Innovation Award winner. Seyler possesses more than 30 years of banking and financial experience, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Bryant University and an MBA from Western New England University. Hendrikse brings more than a decade of banking and financial experience, and holds a master’s degree from Colorado State University and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Leo University. She has completed training through the New England School of Financial Studies at Babson and holds a certificate in financial studies. Menard possesses close to a decade of banking and commercial-loan experience, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Bay Path University. She has completed training through the Risk Management Assoc., the Massachusetts Bankers Assoc., and the Center for Financial Training.

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Hyman Darling

Hyman Darling

Bacon Wilson, P.C. announced that attorney Hyman Darling recently took the oath of office as the incoming president of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). He was sworn in as president at NAELA’s annual conference along with other incoming members of the executive committee, and will officially assume his duties as NAELA president on June 1. In addition to accepting the office of the presidency, Darling was also honored as a NAELA fellow for 2017. The fellow designation is the highest honor bestowed by NAELA, and is granted to members who have careers in elder law and who have made exceptional contributions to the field. Election as a NAELA fellow signifies an attorney recognized by his peers as a model for others, and an exceptional lawyer and leader. The most significant component in the selection process is commitment and contributions to NAELA through committee participation, programs, and leadership. Upon accepting the fellow award and the presidency, Darling proceeded to address his NAELA colleagues, thanking them for record-high conference attendance and laying out his plans for the coming year. Much to the delight of the audience, his remarks were delivered entirely in rhyming verse. Darling is a partner at Bacon Wilson, where he has practiced since 1981. He concentrates in the areas of trusts, estates, taxes, estate planning, probate, guardianships, special needs, and elder law. Prior to joining Bacon Wilson, he served as a trust officer. He has been a frequent presenter for both the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. He has also spoken for NAELA at several conferences, both local and national. He is an adjunct faculty member at both Western New England University School of Law and Bay Path University. Darling serves on many local planned-giving committees, and is a frequent lecturer for professional and civic groups in the Pioneer Valley. He is a member of the Special Needs Alliance, and is also a former president of the Hampden County Estate Planning Council.

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Kevin Maltby

Kevin Maltby

Bacon Wilson, P.C. also announced that attorney Kevin Maltby is a recipient of 2017’s Excellence in the Law Pro Bono Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. He was recognized for his pro bono efforts in connection with the Springfield District Court’s Lawyer for a Day program. With the support of the Hampden County Bar Assoc., Maltby led the 2012 effort to establish the weekly program, and he is currently working on significant expansion of pro bono services offered by the Hampden County Legal Clinic. He was inspired to initiate the Lawyer for a Day program after taking note of numerous people trying to represent themselves in court, often unsuccessfully, due to their unfamiliarity with the law and court procedures. In addition to the District Court Lawyer for a Day program, Maltby contributes his time to numerous other pro bono programs, including the Massachusetts Bar Assoc. Dial-a-Lawyer program, and the Hampden County Bar Assoc. Lawyer on the Line program. He is the current president of the Hampden County Bar Assoc., where he also serves on the pro bono committee. He is a member of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s standing advisory committee on professionalism, and is an adjunct professor at Bay Path University, where he teaches advanced litigation.

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Thomas Walbridge

Thomas Walbridge

Community Health Programs has named Thomas Walbridge its new chief financial officer. He will oversee the health network’s budget, financial operations, and planning. Walbridge has served as chief financial officer and vice president for the Kinsley Group Inc. and as CFO for the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority; he was also director of finance and human resources at Six Flags New England. His early professional career was spent in the banking sector in Pittsfield. He holds a business degree from Babson College and an MBA from Western New England University. CHP finished its 2016 fiscal year with an operating surplus of nearly $700,000, on revenues of $14 million. During that year, CHP increased its patient and client numbers from 16,000 to more than 22,000, with the addition of two new practices in North Adams and other new-patient outreach. During 2016, employment at CHP grew from 140 to 175 and continues to expand. Walbridge is also the founder and operator of LuckBridge Sports LLC, a company that creates affordable, inclusive team-building opportunities for youth and coaches in the developmental and advanced instruction of baseball and basketball. He volunteers in his community with youth sports programs, the American Red Cross, the March of Dimes, the Agawam Chamber of Commerce and the Agawam Rotary.

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Christopher Scott

Christopher Scott

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) announced the hiring of Christopher Scott as the dean of the School of Health & Patient Simulation. Scott had been the interim dean since the retirement of Michael Foss in 2016. His previous positions at STCC include assistant dean for the School of Health & Patient Simulation and director of Clinical Education and SIMS Medical Center. Scott will lead a school that offers the most competitive programs at STCC and is home to the Northeast’s largest patient-simulation training facility. The SIMS Medical Center at STCC provides a clinical setting to train students as well as healthcare providers. Scott played a key role in expanding the facility when he was hired as director in 2010. At the time, the center included 18 patient simulators and five rooms and provided 3,000 simulation experiences each year. Today, there are 52 simulators and 12 rooms, or simulation areas, and more than 20,000 simulation experiences. As dean, he is responsible for the overall leadership of the school as well as for the daily and long-term operation of all the credit and non-credit health programs. About 800 students are enrolled in credit and non-credit programs. The school includes more than 100 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Scott sees his mission as helping to meet the community’s health care needs and ensuring access to the degree and certificate programs, which include cosmetology, dental assistant, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical imaging, interdisciplinary health studies, medical assistant, medical laboratory technician, nursing, rehabilitation therapies, respiratory care, and surgical technology. Scott, who holds a master’s degree in health education and curriculum development from Springfield College, is currently is completing his doctorate of education in higher education administration from Northeastern University in Boston. A certified healthcare-simulation educator, Scott earned his bachelor’s degree in emergency medical services management from Springfield College.

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Bruce Marzotto

Bruce Marzotto

Lee Bank announced that Bruce Marzotto, senior vice president of Commercial Lending, has been named a Community Bank Hero by the Warren Group and Banker & Tradesman. Community Bank Heroes is an annual award that honors the achievements, commitment, and dedication of financial professionals who go above and beyond for their institution and community. Award recipients are nominated by their peers and selected by Banker & Tradesman’s editorial board; this year’s 13 winners hail from community banks throughout Massachusetts. Marzotto has been with Lee Bank for 10 years and has worked in banking in Berkshire County for 40 years. After receiving his associate’s degree at Berkshire Community College, he continued his education through banking courses with the American Institute of Banking as well as the New England School of Banking at Williams College. As former treasurer of the Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, Great Barrington Little League, and Boy Scouts of America Troop 23, he is continuing his community involvement as a trustee of the newly organized Great Barrington Municipal Affordable House Trust. The Community Bank Heroes awards will be distributed at a dinner event on Tuesday, May 23 at the Hyatt Regency Boston hotel. Recipients will be featured in the May 22 issue of Banker & Tradesman. To see a full list of the Community Bank Heroes and for more information about the awards dinner, visit www.thewarrengroupevents.com/communitybankheroes.

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Sharon Dufour, chief financial officer for Luso Federal Credit Union, and Kimberly Anderson, Community Relations representative for Luso, were recognized on National Financial Educators Day for their hard work and dedication to promoting financial-literacy education in Ludlow, Hampden, and Wilbraham. Nominated by Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Dufour and Anderson, supported by Luso Federal Credit Union and a grant from the Joseph and Anna C. Dias Family Foundation, help bring financial-literacy education to thousands of youth in the three communities. Every child in Ludlow schools and St. John the Baptist School, kindergarten through grade 8, participates in a JA program each year, as well as all the students at Thornton Burgess Middle School in Hampden and Wilbraham Middle School. Dufour and Anderson not only secure the funding for the programs, but recruit and train nearly 100 volunteers to deliver the programs. Dufour and Anderson also teach multiple JA programs each year.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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

• June 2: “Spicing Up Your PowerPoint Presentations,” 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

• June 17: Third annual Champions of Chicopee 5K and 2-mile walk, starting at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration is at 7:45 a.m., and race begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per runner/walker, $15 for kids 12 and under. Each participant receives a T-shirt (if registered by June 3) and lunch at the Munich Haus. Part of the proceeds will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in memory of Nathan Dumas of Lucky Design + Media. Sponsored by Munich Haus, PeoplesBank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Westfield Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Insurance Center of New England, and MedExpress Urgent Care.

• June 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

• June 29: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Valley Blue Sox, Mackenzie Stadium, Holyoke. Game time: 6:35 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• June 6: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., “Move the Mountain” with the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. and Westfield Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Easthampton Chamber office at (413) 527-9414 or the Holyoke Chamber office at (413) 534-3376.

• June 28: Speaker Breakfast: “Why Ping-pong Tables Do Not Define Your Business Culture,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featured guest speaker: Tim Retting of Cincinnati-based InTrust. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Easthampton Savings Bank, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., Innovative Business Systems Inc., United Personnel, and Williston Northampton School.

• July 13: Networking by Night featuring the Oxbow Water Ski Team, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Oxbow Marina, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Fleury’s Outdoor Equipment Inc., and American Boat Restoration. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• July 28: The Chamber Island Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Southampton Country Club. Visit www.easthamptonchamber.org for additional information.

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

• June 6: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., “Move the Mountain” with the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. and Westfield Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Holyoke Chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or the Easthampton Chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• June 14: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Year in Review and Award Winner Announcements, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Corporate Leaders. Networking, buffet, and announcement of 2017 Business Person of the Year and the Fifield Volunteer Award winners. Cost: $35. The public is invited to attend. Visit holyokechamber.com to register

• June 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Mix and mingle with your friends and colleagues at this casual networking event. Refreshments will be available. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at holyokechamber.com.

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

• June 7: June Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at ConVino, 101 Armory St, Northampton. Sponsors: Keiter Builders and MassDevelopment. Networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• June 23: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. To register, visit [email protected]. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

• July 12: Arrive@5, 5-7p.m., hosted by Three Sisters Sanctuary, 188A Cape St., Goshen. Sponsored by BusinessWest. Cost: $10 for members.

• Sept. 13: Arrive@5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Family Legacy Partners, 48 Round Hill Road, Suite 2, Northampton. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Upton-Massamont Realtors. Cost: $10 for members.

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

• June 1: Workshop: “Non-Compete Agreements,” 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Attorneys Mary Jo Kennedy and Ryan Barry from Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, LLP will present on the subject of non-compete agreements. Topics will include the circumstances in which non-compete agreements arise, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, how to structure non-compete agreements, limitations on the enforceability of non-compete agreements, recent cases discussing non-compete agreements; proposed legislation regarding non-compete agreements; and alternatives to non-compete agreements. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Cost: free for members, $30 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door or in advance). Light refreshments will be served. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• June 5: June Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave., Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count.

• June 9: June Breakfast featuring Secretary Jay Ash, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University in Scanlon Hall, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Sponsored by Westfield State University (platinum) and Westfield Gas & Electric (gold). Come hear Jay Ash, secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce June Breakfast. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members (paid in advance). There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• June 14: June After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 462 College Highway, Southwick. Our kickoff to summer is a celebration with a cookout. Refreshments will be served. There will be a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• June 1: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year Dinner honoring Jacqueline Charron of PeoplesBank, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: $55.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• June 7: Business@Breakfast, Annual Meeting honoring the Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Flynn Campus Union, Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. Cost: $22.50 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members in advance ($35 at the door).

• June 14: After 5 on the Riverfront, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, North Riverfront Park, 121 West St., Springfield. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online for events at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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

• June 7: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• June 15: Annual Meeting and Business Grant Drawing, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will kick off with the welcoming of new Chairman Frank Palange and the incoming WRC board of directors. Two $500 business grants will be drawn the morning of the event. Guest speaker will be Drew Crandall. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. For more information and for tickets to this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• June 15: Ninth annual Great Golf Escape, hosted by the Ranch Golf Club. Cost: $95, including lunch and dinner. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon.

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White Lion Wednesdays

Through Aug. 27: White Lion Wednesdays returned to Springfield on May 17 and will run through Aug. 27, presented by Berkshire Bank in partnership with the Springfield Business Improvement District (BID) and Springfield’s White Lion Brewing Co. Touted as one of last summer’s “Best Pop-up Beer Gardens” by Food & Wine magazine, Raymond Berry, president of White Lion, said this season will be even better. “White Lion is ecstatic to kick off this year’s beer garden series in May. Last year’s series had great attendance and obtained national recognition; we will look to capitalize on its success, and we are honored to be part of a collection of creative programs in the heart of downtown Springfield,” he said. “During the series, brewer Mike Yates will introduce a new beer commemorating the grand opening of Springfield’s Union Station. The honorary selection follows last year’s releases, which celebrated the Eastern States 100th anniversary, and the history of Springfield brewing in partnership with the Springfield Museums.” Again, the Springfield Business Improvement District will host White Lion Wednesdays, rotating between three locations from 4 to 8 p.m.: One Financial Plaza at 1350 Main St., Tower Square Park at 1477 Main St., and the Shops at Marketplace at the rear of 1341 Main St. More details on White Lion Wednesdays, including locations and dates, can be found at springfielddowntown.com/white-lion-wednesdays.

‘An Afternoon with Tom Ahern’

June 1: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation invites regional nonprofit staff to attend “An Afternoon with Tom Ahern,” a two-part workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at Jane Iredale Cosmetics, 50 Church St., Great Barrington. Back by popular demand, Ahern will present two back-to-back workshops: “The Big (little) Diff: Writing for Online Readers,” a discussion of best practices in writing for web, e-mail, and social-media platforms; and “Writing a Powerful Case for Support,” which will review effective fund-raising methods. The New York Times calls Ahern “one of the country’s most sought-after creators of fund-raising messages.” This event is part of Berkshire Taconic’s popular annual Seminars in Nonprofit Excellence series. Tickets are $40 per person, and light food and beverages will be provided. To register, visit www.berkshiretaconic.org/ahern.

Discussions about Race

June 2-3, 9-10: Cooley Dickinson Health Care, the United Way of Hampshire County, and the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College are addressing the issue of racism, as well as race-related incidents that continue to occur both locally and nationally, by offering a series of community dialogues on race in Northampton and Amherst. Community members who live or work in Hampshire County are invited to attend either of the sessions. The two-part dialogue will be offered Friday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, Wright Hall, 5 Chapin Dr., Northampton. A second two-part session will be offered Friday, June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, Amherst. Event organizers say they aim to move toward solutions rather than continue to express or analyze the problem; to reach beyond the usual boundaries, offering opportunities for new, unexpected partnerships; and to unite divided communities through a respectful, informed sharing of local racial history and its consequences for different people in today’s society. The community dialogue is free, and lunch will be provided. Attendance is limited to 30 people, and participants must attend both Friday and Saturday. When registering, people will be asked their name, the organization they represent, if any, and their race/ethnicity. Organizers are asking about race/ethnicity as they have a goal of 50% participation from people of color. To register, call (888) 554-4234 by Tuesday, May 30. You will receive confirmation on whether you have been selected to attend a session.

WGBY Asparagus Festival

June 3: The WGBY Asparagus Festival returns to the Hadley Town Common from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to once again celebrate the region’s legacy of agriculture and community. The family-friendly, outdoor event features more than 90 local food, crafts, and agricultural vendors at a Farmers’ & Makers’ Market. In addition, there will be entertainment displays, kids’ games, and a live visit from PBS Kids character Curious George. A large “Rooted in the Valley” stage will feature popular performers. Family entertainer Tyler Conroy will start off the day, followed by bands Western Den and Parsonsfield, which were selected by Northampton-based Signature Sounds. Western Den blends “compelling lush harmonies with ambient textures,” and Parsonsfield “trades instruments, shares microphones, and sings in tight multi-part harmonies,” according to each of the bands’ websites. More than a dozen Pioneer Valley culinary artisans, local brewers, and regional food vendors will offer a wide variety of snacks and meals. Taste original dishes from Mi Tierra, Esselon Café, or Spoleto. Visit the Wheelhouse Farm, UMass Dining, or Hadley Fry King food trucks. Or, go on the sweeter side and sample asparagus-flavored ice cream from Flayvours of Cook Farm, maple treats from the North Hadley Sugar Shack, or a specialty from the Florence Pie Bar. Other food vendors include North Hadley Congregational Church, Harmony Springs, and Dean’s Beans. In addition, a large craft-beer tent will provide tasting opportunities from popular local breweries (craft beer tasting tickets available at wgby.org/beer). The WGBY Asparagus Festival is open to the public and free with a recommended donation of $5 per person. It will be held rain or shine. Donations directly benefit public television and education efforts in the Western New England region. The event is sponsored by the Dennis Group, Greenfield Savings Bank, Whole Foods Hadley, and Alternative Recycling Systems. Media sponsors include the Daily Hampshire Gazette, MassLive, and Yankee magazine.

Girls on the Run 5K Celebration

June 4: Girls on the Run of Western MA will host its 5K celebration at Springfield College. The run will begin at 10:30 a.m., but festivities, including a group warm-up and talk by Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper, will begin at 10 a.m. Early arrival is suggested. There will also be food trucks and face painting. Girls on the Run is a physical, activity-based, positive youth-development program that uses fun running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in grades 3-8. During the 10-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections, and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season, celebratory 5K event. Participation in the 5K event is open to the public. Girls on the Run drew 500 girls and 160 volunteer coaches to the program this season, more than 1,200 participants are expected at the 5K event. Last season’s event brought together more than 1,000 program participants, families, friends, and community members. The event will begin on the track and do two loops around the campus. The cost is $20 for adults and $12 for children, and includes an event shirt. To register, visit www.girlsontherunwesternma.org, or register on site the day of the event beginning at 8:30 a.m.

‘Meeting Your Mission Through Integrated Communications Strategies’

June 9: Bay Path University, partnering with the Human Service Forum, will host a free conference and workshop, “Hot Topics: Meeting Your Mission Through Integrated Communications Strategies,” for area nonprofit management and leadership. The session is being presented by Bay Path’s MS in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy and MS in Strategic Fundraising programs and will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Blake Student Center, where Amy Sample Ward, CEO of the Oregon-based Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN), will present to attendees. The morning session and presentation by Ward will be followed by a hands-on workshop at Wright Hall that will provide building blocks for area nonprofit professionals. The program, “Community-Driven Communications,” will outline community-driven communication strategies, including the use of social media, and provide templates and plans attendees can complete and implement with their organizations. According to Sylvia de Haas-Phillips, director and assistant professor of the MS in Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy and MS in Strategic Fundraising programs, the event will help nonprofits more effectively use digital, social, and mobile technologies in engaging supporters and in collaborating with other community organizations. Full participation in the breakfast presentation and afternoon workshop earns CFRE points towards certification or recertification. Those interested can register at bit.ly/2q4hHmv. Ward is a speaker and author; her latest book is Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to Implement Online Multichannel Strategies to Spark Advocacy, Raise Money, and Engage Your Community. In addition to serving as CEO of NTEN, she educates and supports nonprofit organizations nationwide in using integrated communications strategies to create meaningful engagement.

40 Under Forty

June 22: The 11th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges has chosen the winners, and their stories are told in the April 17 issue and at BusinessWest.com. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Moriarty & Primack, Health New England, the Gaudreau Group, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Six-Point Creative Works, Renew.Calm, Baystate Health, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. Tickets cost $75. A limited number of standing-room-only tickets are available, but are expected to sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

BFAIR Walk for Independence

June 24: Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) announced its second annual Walk for Independence. Last year, the inaugural walk along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail saw participation of nearly 100 walkers of all ability levels, with this year already set to exceed that number. A stroll to Cheshire and back (with or any distance in between), the walk will be a fund-raising event in which BFAIR participants, community members, and sponsors can get involved in through sponsored walking, lunch, bucket raffles, and entertainment. Starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center, the walk is a day of fun and helps BFAIR share its mission to enrich the lives of people of all ages and abilities by providing positive life experiences and advocacy through distinctive, individualized, quality services. As a local nonprofit, BFAIR relies on public funds to provide critically needed residential, vocational, habilitative, and clinical services for adults, adolescents, and children with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury, as well as home-care services for the elderly. The registration fee for the walk is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children 10 and younger. Registration includes a picnic lunch and ball-cap giveaway. Interested walkers can register online at thedriven.net/bfairwalk, by calling (413) 664-9382 ext. 40, e-mailing [email protected], or visiting www.bfair.org. In addition to registering, walkers may seek individual sponsors by asking family and friends to support their walk. Donations are accepted via thedriven.net/bfairwalk, or donation envelopes can be provided for walkers. Corporate sponsorships are available for the trail, mile, bronze, silver, and gold levels, ranging from $100 to $2,500, respectively. Interested businesses should contact Jennifer Civello at [email protected] for more information. Current gold-level walk sponsors include Greylock Federal Credit Union, MountainOne, and the Print Shop Williamstown.

Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes

June 29: Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by HCN and BusinessWest. Sponsored by American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, and Renew.Calm, with additional sponsorships available, the program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care. Nominations are now being sought — and will be accepted until June 29 — in the following categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Community Health; Emerging Leader; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; Health/Wellness Administration/Administrator; and Lifetime Achievement. The nominations will be scored by a panel of judges to be announced in the coming weeks. The winners will be chosen in July and profiled in the September issue of HCN. The guidelines to consider when nominating individuals, groups, or institutions in these various categories are available at healthcarenews.com and businesswest.com/healthcare-heroes.

Brightside Golf Classic

July 24: More than 200 golfers are expected to participate in the 37th annual Brightside Golf Classic at Springfield Country Club in West Springfield. “This event raises funds to continue Brightside’s mission to support our community’s most vulnerable children and their families,” said Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president of Fund Development for Mercy Medical Center and its affiliated services. Two tee times are available. Breakfast and registration for the morning session begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch and registration for the second session will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The evening reception will be held immediately following the tournament from 5 to 8 p.m. Prices include green fees, golf cart, breakfast or lunch, a gift and swag bag, and reception featuring cocktails, food stations, auction, networking, and live entertainment. On-course food and beverages will be provided by event sponsors throughout the day. Golfers will also be eligible for a chance to win prizes and participate in raffles during the day. For more information on sponsorships, donations, and attending the event, contact Gearing-Kalill at (413) 748-9986 or [email protected]. Information is also available at www.mercycares.com/brightside-golf-classic.

Picture This

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Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to [email protected]
A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts / May 30, 2017

Special Delivery

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The Post Office Food Drive for the Northampton Survival Center took place on May 13. Postal trucks delivered more than 24,000 pounds of food, with hundreds of volunteers working in two-hour shifts to unload, sort, weigh, and box up the donations. Top: volunteers Cher Willems, Debin Bruce, Elaine Findley, Tyler Lacombe-Bart, Liz Bedell, and Talia O’Shea sort boxes, cans, and glass. Bottom: volunteers Jake Greenburg, Lucas Steblea, and Reed Shimmelfing help a postal worker unload the truck.

All You Need Is Love

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Mercy Medical Center’s first annual Caritas Gala raised $358,316 to expand and enhance Mercy Behavioral Health Care’s opioid-treatment and addiction-recovery programs, including a new inpatient step-down treatment program for post-detox services. Themed “All You Need Is Love,” the inaugural gala was held at the MassMutual Center in March. John Sjoberg and Brenda Garton-Sjoberg served as honorary chairpersons of the event. Sjoberg serves as chairman of the board for Mercy and as vice chairman of the board for Trinity Health – New England. Garton-Sjoberg has served as honorary chairperson of Mercy Gift of Light. Pictured, from left: Alice Kennedy, director of Special Gifts, Fund Development, Mercy Medical Center; Dr. Mohamed Hamdani, committee member, Opioid Project; Sr. Mary Caritas; Dr. Robert Roose, vice president, Mercy Behavioral Health Care; Allison Gearing-Kalill, vice president, Fund Development, Mercy Medical Center; Sjoberg; Garton-Sjoberg; Dean Whalen, chair, Opioid Project; and Daniel Keenan, regional vice president, Advocacy and Government Relations, Trinity Health – New England.

Unified Against Bullying

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More than 650 people gathered at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on May 16 to celebrate diversity through fashion at a fund-raiser for Unify Against Bullying. Students of all shapes, sizes, styles, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical ability from 30 different schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut strutted their stuff at the nonprofit’s third annual Fashion Show, presented by Robert Charles Photography of East Longmeadow. Greta Salóme (top), Icelandic performer, joined the students on stage for a moving performance which portrayed an example of dealing with bullying and what it takes to rise above it. During the skit, she performed her song, “Hear Them Calling,” which she sang in the finals of Eurovision in 2016. Bottom: a runway model performs in a skit about bullying.
Photos by Robert Charles Photography

Earning and Learning

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Sharon Dufour, chief financial officer for Luso Federal Credit Union, and Kimberly Anderson, Community Relations representative for Luso, were recognized on National Financial Educators Day for their hard work and dedication to promoting financial-literacy education in Ludlow, Hampden, and Wilbraham. Nominated by Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JAWM), Dufour and Anderson, supported by Luso Federal Credit Union and a grant from the Joseph and Anna C. Dias Family Foundation, help bring financial-literacy education to thousands of youth in the three communities. Every child in Ludlow schools and St. John the Baptist School, kindergarten through grade 8, participates in a JA program each year, as well as all the students at Thornton Burgess Middle School in Hampden and Wilbraham Middle School. Dufour and Anderson not only secure the funding for the programs, but recruit and train nearly 100 volunteers to deliver them. Dufour and Anderson also teach multiple JA programs each year. Pictured, from left: JAWM Development Director Megan Beliveau; Dufour; Anderson; and JAWM Program Manager Abigail Ames.

The Value of Employee Wellness

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Opinion

Editorial

It might be as simple as a walking club.

One of the companies BusinessWest spoke with this month about workplace wellness initiatives (see story HERE) related the fact that several employees get together every day to walk around the block, and that its new facility set to open this fall will be even more amenable to walking, with more natural surroundings and trails nearby.

The idea is, quite simply, to get people moving, away from the typical office worker’s pose, hunched over a desk, staring at a screen, often not even leaving the cubicle for lunch. When people move around and engage in some light exercise during the day, they tend to be fitter, feel better, and become more productive and even happier employees. Allowing them time to take a walk is an investment that pays off for the company in the long term.

And it’s only one way businesses are promoting what’s been called a ‘healthy culture’ at work. There are lunch-and-learn seminars on health and wellness topics. Free or discounted gym memberships, or even exercise facilities in the workplace. Free, healthy snacks in the community kitchen. No-smoking policies. Adjustable desks that allow workers to perform their computer tasks standing up.

Some of these initiatives cost money. But many cost almost nothing, and even the ones with a price tag promise to lower costs exponentially down the road.

The reason touches on a concept called presenteeism, the state of showing up for work, but not performing at full capacity — a state that can be triggered by many things: boredom, apathy, trouble at home, but also not feeling well. According to a Global Corporate Challenge survey on presenteeism, while employees tend to be absent from work for sickness four days a year, they confessed to being unproductive on the job an average of 57 days annually — which, from a bottom-line perspective, costs businesses 10 times what absenteeism costs.

That, in black and white — and red ink — is the financial argument for creating a culture of wellness at work and committing to it for the long term. After all, healthy, happy employees who feel like their employer’s care about their well-being are a powerful force in the workforce, and their satisfaction can be infectious — in the best sense of that term.

What Are OSHA’s Top Safety Violations?

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Opinion

By Associated Industries of Massachusetts

Employers often call the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Employer Hotline to ask what happens when an inspector from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) comes to their job site. While every workplace is unique, OSHA’s list of top 10 workplace safety violations provides an insight about what the inspectors are looking for.

Read the list and ask yourself: “would OSHA find any of these to be a problem if they inspected my workplace?”

The OSHA workplace violations list for FY2016 drew on information obtained from about 32,000 inspections of workplaces by federal OSHA staff. The categories on the list rarely change. OSHA inspectors see thousands of the same on-the-job hazards year after year. OSHA also notes that more than 4,500 workers are killed on the job every year, and about 3 million workers are injured.

The top 10 are:

1. Fall protection. Fatalities continue to plague the construction industry. OSHA’s data shows that 39.9% of deaths in the industry are fall-related, yet this category continues to be the most common violation found every year. Roofing, framing, and home contractors were the most cited employers. Employers can minimize fall risks with training, stand-downs (taking a break to discuss safety risks with employees), and using OSHA’s fall-prevention campaign.

2. Hazard communication. OSHA saw numerous instances of inadequate training, lack of updated data sheets, and not having a program to address hazard chemical exposure.

3. Scaffolds. Fall protection and scaffolding go hand-in-hand. Framing, roofing, siding, and masonry contractors were among the most commonly cited employers for this violation. Improper assembly and access to scaffolding were often noted.

4. Respiratory protection. Companies were cited after employees wore respirators but were not medically evaluated, were put in situations with overexposure to contaminants, or were not properly fit-tested for respiratory protection. Protection is essential for preventing long-term and sometimes fatal health problems associated with breathing in asbestos, silica, or other toxic substances.

5. Lockout/tagout. The top three instances for which companies were given citations for improper lockout/tagout were employees not trained in proper lockout/tagout procedures, lockout/tagout procedures were nonexistent, and employers failing to perform periodic inspections of lockout/tagout procedures. OSHA reported that proper lockout/tagout procedures make certain that machines are powered off and cannot be turned on, reducing the risk of workplace death.

6. Powered industrial trucks. The agency saw operators who lacked certification, were not trained on the hazards associated with the facility, and did not maintain safe use when operating the vehicle.

7. Ladders. The most common hazards associated with ladder use involved improper use of portable ladders. The ladders were not being used according to their design specifications. Injuries occurred when workers used the top rung as a step and when the ladder had a structural defect. Also, employees were not trained on proper ladder use.

8. Machine guarding. OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Amputations is an effort to reduce the hazards associated with machine and equipment hazards. In addition to machine guarding, investigators saw machinery that was not anchored/fixed as it should be and the use of tools that cause cause hazards.

9. Electrical wiring. Investigators noted unsafe substitutes for permanent wiring and incorrect use of extension cords. They also cited employers for using inappropriate extension cords in places such as wet locations.

10. Electrical, general requirements. The most common offenses include electric equipment not installed properly or not used in accordance with recommended uses. In addition, working space around electric equipment should be unobstructed.

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

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

AGAWAM

Agawam Plaza, LLC
63-79 Springfield St.
$400 — Illuminated sign

The Style Cottage, LLC
674 Springfield St.
$950 — Replace three windows

Tres Chic Realty, LLC
333-339 Walnut St. Ext.
$15,430 — Interior remodeling

AMHERST

Amherst College
214 Main St.
$322,674 — Install high-pressure fire-suppression sprinkler mist system

BC Rolling Green, LLC
422 Belchertown Road
$2,775 — Install main-entrance sign

Woodgreen Amherst, LP
6 University Dr.
$18,000 — Add interior partitions to existing office space

CHICOPEE

Center for Human Development
187 Fairview Ave.
$6,700 — Bathroom floors, walls, and tile

Center Group, LLC
13 Center St.
$2,500 — Remove step-high platform in back of building, make level with existing floor, install bench on back wall

Chicopee Country Club
1290 Burnett Road
$3,200 — Remove existing railings on patio, install new railings

Chicopee Marketplace, LLC
591 Memorial Dr., Suite H
$3,000 — Relocate existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall layout

Lori Jerusik
169 Grove St.
$188,500 — Construct a structure for use as a kennel, shelter, and dog-grooming facility

Christopher Petropoulos
79 Madison St.
$11,900 — Storage addition to old storage building

EASTHAMPTON

Birch Hill, LLC
35 Center St.
$4,000 — Roofing

Williston Northampton School
9 Payson Ave.
$3,000 — Install new corner posts to front porch, install new railings and front stairs, strengthen carrying beam

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cartamundi
443 Shaker Road
$428,000 — Roofing

East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing
305 Maple St.
$25,000 — Interior alterations

Plastipak
108 Industrial Dr.
$17,844 — Fire sprinkler system

Secure Energy Solutions, LLC
515 Shaker Road
$30,000 — Fire-protection system

GREENFIELD

Clinical & Support Options
140 High St.
$2,800 — Ramp

Community Action
154 Federal St.
$11,000 — Roofing

Franklin County Community Developmentr Corp.
324 Wells St.
$616,000 — Addition

J.J. Smith Properties, LLC
30 Mohawk Trail
$800 — Install new roof shingles

TCB Leyden Woods, LP
24 Leyden Road
$316,009 — New commercial building

HADLEY

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$10,000 — PetSmart stock racking

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$146,000 — Renovation of existing space into new Nail Pro

Vertical Assets, LLC
165 Russell St.
$1,116,650 — Pre-engineered addition to existing rock-climbing facility with interior finishes

LONGMEADOW

GPT Longmeadow, LLC
720 Bliss Road
$135,000 — Construct new storefront and façade, subdivide into two stores

LPC Realty, LLC
123 Dwight Road
$70,500 — Install roof-mounted solar array

LUDLOW

Apex Dental
653 Center St.
$64,000 — Siding

Oscar’s Pizza
973 East St.
$7,200 — Commercial alterations

SBA Towers II, LLC
201 West Ave.
$15,000 — Cell tower alterations

Springfield Water & Sewer
Skyridge and Holyoke streets
$120,000 — Pumping station

NORTHAMPTON

City of Northampton
125 Locust St.
$1,900 — Interior renovation to DPW administrative building

City of Northampton
Meadow St.
$59,945 — Install 88-panel solar array

Main Street, LLC
207 Main St.
$4,000 — Illuminated wall sign for Greenfield Savings Bank (first of two)

Main Street, LLC
207 Main St.
$2,000 — Illuminated wall sign for Greenfield Savings Bank (second of two)

SBA Communications
254 Old Wilson Road
$10,000 — Remove seven antenna panels and replace with four upgraded antenna panels, add six remote radio heads on existing telecommunications tower

PALMER

Faith Baptist Church
251 Shearer St.
$4,000 — Extend platform inside church, add steps

SPRINGFIELD

Atlantic Capital Investors
3500 Main St.
$59,000 — Re-roofing

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$42,000 — Interior fit-out of shell space for waiting room

Baystate Health
759 Chestnut St.
$205,050 — Renovate dialysis-machine cleaning area

Liberty Medical Building Associates, LLP
125 Liberty St.
$11,000 — Renovations of medical office, including dividing large space and combining two offices and two suites

MassMutual
1295 State St.
$20,000 — Modify fire-alarm system in first-floor east wing

Mercy Medical Center
233 Carew St.
$202,654 — Interior demolition of walls and removal of portions of concrete floor slab

Mercy Medical Center
271 Carew St.
$184,654 — Retrofit linear accelerator vault to accept new accelerator

Oak Grove Cemetery
426 Bay St.
$63,750 — Chapel re-roofing

SBA Communications
1414 State St.
$90,000 — Add 12 antennas to existing SBA monopole, install natural-gas generator

Subway
55 Frank B. Murray St.
$110,700 — Build-out of Subway restaurant within Union Station

TD Bank
561 Sumner Ave.
$142,000 — Interior renovations

Union Station
55 Frank B. Murray St.
$45,000 — Addition of fire-alarm devices to existing system

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$35,000 — Install new overhang on back of public-safety complex

WARE

Charbonneau Funeral Home
30 Pleasant St.
$20,000 — Renovation, including two handicap bathrooms

Charter Foods North, LLC
118 West St.
$6,200 — Primary and secondary building-mounted signs

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Aimeng Lee
283 Elm St.
$148,698 — Alteration of interior first floor, new handicap ramp, repave for additional parking

C Jack Realty
1073 Riverdale St.
$80,000 — Interior fit-up for use as a dental office

Prosthetic & Orthotic Solutions
66 Myron St.
$85,000 — New offices and work areas, including new floors, partitions, paint, and millwork

SBA Properties, LLC
62 Bridge St.
$20,000 — Install cellular antennas and associated equipment

WILBRAHAM

Ampersand Collins Hydro LLC
176 Cottage Ave.
$26,411 — Repair to fire sprinkler system

Real Estate Transactions

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Departments Real Estate

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

FRANKLIN COUNTY

BERNARDSTON

53 Burrows Tpke.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Bridge Investment Realty
Seller: Diane R. Hays TR
Date: 04/03/17

42 Couch Brook Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Corey B. Wallace
Seller: Susan Cummings
Date: 04/07/17

439 Huckle Hill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Casey R. Vollinger
Seller: Paul L. Volungis
Date: 04/03/17

CONWAY

143 Williamsburg Road
Conway, MA 01096
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Kenneth P. Duda
Seller: Gregory J. Gagnon
Date: 04/05/17

GREENFIELD

329 Conway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $9,950,000
Buyer: Greenfield Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Franklin Development Group
Date: 04/04/17

734 Country Club Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Duane E. Towne
Seller: Puopolo, Betty E., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

88 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Stephen J. Miles
Date: 04/14/17

3 Earl Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Jeffrey D. Jackman
Seller: Duane Elmer-Towne
Date: 04/14/17

72 Pickett Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Jimmylee Costa
Seller: Corey B. Wallace
Date: 04/07/17

22 Riddell St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: KWC 22 Riddell LLC
Seller: Photo Goddess LLC
Date: 04/14/17

37 Severance St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $147,500
Buyer: Laura J. Hintz
Seller: Heather L. Quinn
Date: 04/03/17

HEATH

8 Taylor Brook
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Samantha M. Howe
Seller: Enrico Mezzacappa
Date: 04/10/17

LEVERETT

103 Old Mountain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $211,681
Buyer: Citifinancial Servicing
Seller: Nicholas Karlak
Date: 04/10/17

MONTAGUE

69 Main St.
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Robert M. Rovella
Seller: Sarah A. Willis
Date: 04/05/17

21 Taylor Heights
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Keita G. Lambert
Seller: Donald L. McCool
Date: 04/03/17

NEW SALEM

182 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $160,700
Buyer: Pauline M. Anderson
Seller: Carol A. Fisk
Date: 04/10/17

NORTHFIELD

177 Main St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: John Hovnanian
Seller: Norman A. Miller
Date: 04/14/17

ORANGE

97 Adams St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Mark R. Monette
Seller: Paul G. Sullivan
Date: 04/11/17

39 Eagleville Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Daniel S. Jeffrey
Seller: Susan L. Ellis
Date: 04/14/17

69 East Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Randall S. Sevene
Seller: Marlene E. Hamlett
Date: 04/07/17

SHUTESBURY

77 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: David P. Myers
Seller: Evelyn Pless
Date: 04/14/17

SUNDERLAND

23 Plumtree Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $1,000,000
Buyer: Chancellor Masters & Scholars
Seller: Sinauer LLC
Date: 04/07/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

101 Almgren Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $6,375,000
Buyer: 101 Almgren Investment Partners LLC
Seller: 4 Cities Partners Ltd
Date: 04/03/17

78 Butternut Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $240,900
Buyer: Michael H. Danek
Seller: Merrill, Georgia, (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

125 Edgewater Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: William P. Sapelli
Seller: Kathy J. Hale
Date: 04/11/17

79 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Joanna Guindon
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 04/12/17

52 Howard St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: B. I. Carbajal-Gonzalez
Seller: HD Residential Redevelopment LLC
Date: 04/06/17

224 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Tami Barrington
Seller: Kevin Nichols
Date: 04/07/17

55 Norris St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Laura Harrington
Seller: Michelle Chase
Date: 04/04/17

119 River Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Linda Barden
Seller: Jeffrey Noll
Date: 04/07/17

BLANDFORD

4 Manola St.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

BRIMFIELD

81 5 Bridge Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Charles Sayer
Seller: Konove, Ronald, (Estate)
Date: 04/10/17

CHESTER

Ingell Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Helen Omelia
Seller: Charles M. Hines
Date: 04/14/17

CHICOPEE

108 Bridle Path Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Kevin C. Johnson
Seller: Gerard J. Disanti
Date: 04/11/17

117 Chateaugay St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,188
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Daniel C. Neary
Date: 04/14/17

499 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Kevin O. Lynch
Seller: Zhi Tan
Date: 04/10/17

636 Chicopee St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $211,111
Buyer: Liz Realty LLC
Seller: 636 Chicopee Street Realty
Date: 04/10/17

106 Columba St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Bradford K. Landry
Seller: Michael R. Caron
Date: 04/14/17

53 Emmett St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Larry Whitman
Seller: D&T Investment RE
Date: 04/03/17

156 Farnsworth St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Edwin R. Beato
Seller: Ronnie N. Lafontaine
Date: 04/14/17

51 Foss Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $131,208
Buyer: At Home Properties LLC
Seller: David R. Presz
Date: 04/10/17

64 Langevin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Donald J. Morissette
Seller: Gerry-Paul Geoffrion
Date: 04/11/17

66 Lorraine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $243,000
Buyer: Marcelino Agosto
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home Builders
Date: 04/12/17

11 Luther St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: J5 Properties LLC
Seller: Melissa A. Sulikowski
Date: 04/13/17

4 Manola St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

32 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Iana Shabayev
Seller: Gazda, Peter A., (Estate)
Date: 04/14/17

41 Mark St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Carrie A. Terpening
Seller: Roxanne J. Klatte
Date: 04/03/17

1790 Memorial Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $128,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Francis A. Hastings
Date: 04/14/17

66 New Ludlow Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $126,555
Buyer: Anatolii Kiriukhin
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/12/17

99 Olko Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: George W. Cooke
Seller: Ruel, Joseph R., (Estate)
Date: 04/03/17

17 Sterling St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Izquierdo
Seller: Keem LLC
Date: 04/05/17

106 Taylor St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Marshall
Seller: E&N Laliberte LLC
Date: 04/14/17

101 Thaddeus St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Doreen A. Desmarteau
Seller: Paul R. Guilmette
Date: 04/06/17

56 Vadnais St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Christopher S. Young
Seller: Stephen G. Young
Date: 04/07/17

70 Watson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Sergeo Arbuzov
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/14/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

71 Highlandview Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Andrew A. Forbes
Seller: Umberto Maruca
Date: 04/14/17

68 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Leo M. Lortie
Seller: Edward P. Sunter
Date: 04/14/17

117 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Patrick C. Morrissey
Seller: Deangelo, Fred Raymond, (Estate)
Date: 04/13/17

287 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Theodor Rosenholm
Seller: Linda A. Phillips
Date: 04/03/17

9 Skyline Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $416,240
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Nelvin A. Levester
Date: 04/06/17

198 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Megan Hall
Seller: Paul J. Sears
Date: 04/03/17

91 Windham Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Yaw Addae-Wusu
Seller: Anand Kanjolia
Date: 04/05/17

HAMPDEN

207 Chapin Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Brittney Devenitch
Seller: Judy H. Hatch
Date: 04/12/17

433 Main St.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Mark Michalski
Seller: Mary E. Connors
Date: 04/07/17

23 Wilbraham Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas R. Schott
Seller: Marlene A. Mercure
Date: 04/10/17

HOLLAND

4 Cobham Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Brett M. Smith
Seller: Richard Shonak
Date: 04/10/17

286 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joseph E. Anton
Seller: Mary A. Wadsworth
Date: 04/11/17

111 Sandy Beach Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jonathan Rudd
Seller: Brooks, Alfred E., (Estate)
Date: 04/11/17

HOLYOKE

140 Beech St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Jonathan Baez
Seller: Riverside Development
Date: 04/14/17

208 Central Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Alison Sawyer
Seller: David L. Pinkham
Date: 04/14/17

49 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Abrianna S. Morales
Seller: Sebastian R. Labonte
Date: 04/14/17

35 Fenton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $164,065
Buyer: Pamela M. Ferriter
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/13/17

56 Francis Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $118,900
Buyer: Sovereign Bank
Seller: Norman Nash
Date: 04/14/17

67-69 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,628
Buyer: Keybank
Seller: Ana E. Delarosa
Date: 04/13/17

924 Northampton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Judith C. Holman
Seller: Michael Tarail
Date: 04/12/17

434 Pleasant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Mara R. Lopez
Seller: Kristine M. Baker
Date: 04/14/17

37 Princeton St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: MTGLQ Investors LP
Seller: Edward J. Eckert
Date: 04/14/17

131 Suffolk St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Hugenpoet LLC
Seller: Janice Realty LLC
Date: 04/13/17

LONGMEADOW

61 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Richard A. Hartley
Seller: Joanna F. Smiley
Date: 04/07/17

123 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Andre J. Bowser
Seller: Laura J. Lomma
Date: 04/12/17

84 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $474,000
Buyer: Andrew Avery
Seller: Dwight B. Shepard
Date: 04/11/17

135 Longfellow Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: David Levitt
Seller: Ruth M. Levitt
Date: 04/07/17

160 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Vinnie A. Regan
Seller: Huan Zhao
Date: 04/14/17

234 Wimbleton Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $248,500
Buyer: Josefina E. Poma-Demejia
Seller: Paul R. Ouellette
Date: 04/07/17

LUDLOW

35 Amherst St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Leonel L. Marques
Seller: Margarida Ferreira
Date: 04/07/17

694 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: VDS Proprties LLC
Seller: Krzyzek, Theodore M., (Estate)
Date: 04/03/17

53 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $219,500
Buyer: Joe S. Lopes
Seller: Carla A. Silva
Date: 04/14/17

51 Goddu St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Alfredo J. Maravilha
Date: 04/10/17

27 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Spencer Squires
Seller: AEM Property Investment
Date: 04/07/17

172 Highland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Misty L. Haynes
Seller: Joseph V. Casagranda
Date: 04/13/17

24 John St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bryan Mahoney
Seller: Marcyanna Mascaro
Date: 04/05/17

29 Pinewood Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Angelique A. Pasquale
Seller: Donald E. Pollard
Date: 04/07/17

16 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Maple Ledge Assocs. Inc.
Seller: US Bank
Date: 04/03/17

483 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jose Dias
Seller: Carol A. Costa
Date: 04/07/17

MONSON

14 Macomber Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: Barry S. Drinkwine
Seller: Daniel J. Zollo
Date: 04/07/17

194 Wales Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Angel L. Andino
Seller: Walter L. Norrman
Date: 04/14/17

PALMER

320 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Gregory M. Koss
Seller: Brian R. Kraft
Date: 04/07/17

2041-2043 High St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $179,579
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Christopher J. Fernandes
Date: 04/13/17

58 Ruggles St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Kenneth Marsden
Date: 04/14/17

RUSSELL

135 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Merritt
Seller: Bush Property Mgmt. LLC
Date: 04/07/17

SOUTHWICK

9 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: FV 1 Inc.
Seller: Troy D. Conlin
Date: 04/10/17

22 Buckingham Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Mark A. Abelin
Seller: Alice M. Davey
Date: 04/11/17

7 Cedar St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Luis M. Pagan
Seller: Curtis J. Beck
Date: 04/04/17

138 Feeding Hills Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $132,840
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Brian E. Till
Date: 04/14/17

235 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Walter Fluhr
Seller: Mark J. Krynicki
Date: 04/03/17

2 Maple St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $182,081
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: David J. Mason
Date: 04/05/17

SPRINGFIELD

37-39 Algonquin Place
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $127,800
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jorge L. Ortiz
Date: 04/14/17

403-405 Bay St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: William J. Velez
Seller: Roger W. Williams
Date: 04/07/17

104 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Todd Linnell
Seller: Rebecca L. McKeever
Date: 04/04/17

122 Berkshire St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: William M. Cawthra
Seller: Robert B. Farman
Date: 04/13/17

164 Carol Ann St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kelsey A. Carnovale
Seller: Jessica Federici
Date: 04/14/17

252 Centre St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Godfred Ansah
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 04/14/17

43-45 Clayton St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Kevin Kitchens
Seller: Jeffrey Laporte
Date: 04/06/17

9-11 Cloran St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $126,788
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Debra A. Cameron
Date: 04/14/17

26 Crawford Circle
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $120,230
Buyer: Norris Rabb
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 04/04/17

15 Crow Lane
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Whitney Brown
Seller: Mary Munkatchy
Date: 04/13/17

85-87 Edgeland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Conrad L. Mcintosh
Seller: Leticia Arriaga
Date: 04/05/17

114 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Michael A. Gilmore
Seller: Michelle E. Turgeon
Date: 04/10/17

88 Fair Oak Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $131,200
Buyer: Lakeview Loan Servicing
Seller: Luis M. Rivera
Date: 04/13/17

119 Fargo St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Orlando O. Roberts
Seller: Gladys Rivera
Date: 04/14/17

25 Flower St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $196,100
Buyer: Eva-Marie Sullivan
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/06/17

84 Gilman St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kayrim B. Lopez
Seller: Norberto Santana
Date: 04/07/17

216 Greenaway Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Florence M. Castonguay
Date: 04/13/17

105 Gresham St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Wilfredo Aponte
Seller: Megan K. Hall
Date: 04/03/17

17 Hartford Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Spencer F. Holmes
Seller: Carlo Fazio
Date: 04/07/17

63 Joanne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Betzaida Hernandez
Seller: Saint Peters Episcopal Church
Date: 04/07/17

69 Kenwood Park
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Evan R. Nyman
Seller: MNL Management LLC
Date: 04/13/17

Lakewood Park
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $429,000
Buyer: H&F Properties Inc.
Seller: Gina G. Daniele
Date: 04/10/17

191 Leopold St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,900
Buyer: Regina Walker
Seller: RHL Properties LLC
Date: 04/10/17

92-94 Manhattan St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Irelisse Gomez
Seller: Grahams Construction Inc.
Date: 04/14/17

98 Massreco St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Iluminada Navarro
Seller: Emily Wruck
Date: 04/05/17

4 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Lina M. Mateo
Seller: Branco Construction LLC
Date: 04/06/17

18-20 Milton St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $126,535
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Rud D. Perez
Date: 04/12/17

84-86 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Natalie Johnson
Seller: Saw Construction LLC
Date: 04/10/17

49 Nutmeg Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Thomas J. Paull
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 04/13/17

271-277 Oakland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

Orange St. (NS)
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

190 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

198 Orange St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $566,750
Buyer: OM Orange LLC
Seller: ASHM Traders LLC
Date: 04/05/17

132 Overlook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,500
Buyer: Christina L. Cookish
Seller: Kathleen M. McDonnell
Date: 04/14/17

120 Paramount St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Wendy R. Kearney
Seller: Barry S. Drinkwine
Date: 04/07/17

238-240 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $186,000
Buyer: Steven Al-Husseini
Seller: Tommy Nguyen
Date: 04/03/17

1398 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Federico
Seller: Linda A. Boucher
Date: 04/06/17

24 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Gina M. Horniak
Seller: Renee L. Thayer
Date: 04/10/17

195 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Stephan P. Turoczy
Seller: Bally David LLC
Date: 04/13/17

18-20 Seneca St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Robert P. Cuyler
Seller: Dianne S. Cybulski
Date: 04/11/17

267 Shawmut St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Sabine Legrand
Seller: Edwar Velazquez-Gonzalez
Date: 04/14/17

32 Spikenard Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Bethany Boyle
Seller: Bradley K. Causey
Date: 04/06/17

1515 State St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $6,091,300
Buyer: KB Dialysis Northeast DST
Seller: Cop Springfield LLC
Date: 04/13/17

1606 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Alexander Seid
Seller: Gail S. Terranova
Date: 04/13/17

76 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas Eisenman
Seller: Barry L. Smith
Date: 04/11/17

181 Woodcrest Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Maurice F. Doran
Seller: Andrew A. Forbes
Date: 04/14/17

125 Woodlawn St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michael R. Grillo
Date: 04/11/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

12 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Carl A. Augsberger
Date: 04/14/17

73 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Glushien
Seller: Luis A. Lizardi
Date: 04/14/17

514 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Regan A. Holloway
Seller: Davida R. Michaels
Date: 04/07/17

119 Galaska Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Russell T. Salvatore
Seller: Frederick S. Salvatore
Date: 04/14/17

5 Hazel St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: William Sullivan
Seller: Jeremy D. Leap
Date: 04/14/17

19 Jennifer Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ronnie N. Lafontaine
Seller: Waclaw A. Hojnoski
Date: 04/14/17

417 Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $199,900
Buyer: Michael R. Whelihan
Seller: William J. Fitzsimmons
Date: 04/12/17

518 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $755,656
Buyer: Steven M. Roberts
Seller: Abbot S. Roberts
Date: 04/10/17

155 Ohio Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Roy H. Carter
Seller: John M. Cauley
Date: 04/13/17

52 Upper Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: David K. Roberts
Seller: Kathleen A. Cassidy
Date: 04/14/17

Windsor St. #53
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $271,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Boyle
Seller: Yelena Ivanov
Date: 04/14/17

21 Worcester St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $149,485
Buyer: Katelyn M. Crogan
Seller: Virginia L. Young
Date: 04/07/17

WESTFIELD

117 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $132,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Levasseur
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 04/12/17

6 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $287,500
Buyer: Benjamin Mead-Larsen
Seller: William A. Delnegro
Date: 04/14/17

36-1/2 Cross St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Peter Pilecki
Seller: Benjamin Larsen
Date: 04/14/17

Day Lily Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bradford Cabral
Seller: Bent Tree Development LLC
Date: 04/14/17

1257 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Carla A. Hemmer
Date: 04/13/17

16 Frederick St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $196,850
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Amy V. Sfakios
Date: 04/10/17

63 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Antonio Capua
Seller: C&M Builders LLC
Date: 04/04/17

16 Kellogg St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,329
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Karen L. Richards
Date: 04/14/17

170 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Michael Bryant
Seller: Osme V. Benedict
Date: 04/12/17

238 Prospect St., Ext.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Amy E. Rocco
Seller: Brian S. Hartley
Date: 04/13/17

91 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,500
Buyer: Robert M. Corliss
Seller: Jeffery A. Papineau
Date: 04/14/17

28 Taylor Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $630,000
Buyer: Joyce M. Andrews TR
Seller: Gezotis Realty Group LLC
Date: 04/13/17

WILBRAHAM

Cypress Lane #29
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $418,375
Buyer: John Albano
Seller: Mile Oak Land Holdings
Date: 04/14/17

3 Jeffrey Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $363,000
Buyer: Michael K. Ryan
Seller: John M. Albano
Date: 04/14/17

31 Pleasant View Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Andrew Wall
Seller: Guy B. Beacom
Date: 04/06/17

1228 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Tramaine Muckle
Seller: Robert P. King
Date: 04/14/17

22 Sunnyside Terrace
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Christian A. Barthelette
Seller: Jeffrey R. Weinberg
Date: 04/11/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

31 Hall Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $10,650,000
Buyer: Amherst Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

1102 North Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: E&P Associates LP
Seller: Robert A. Szala
Date: 04/06/17

32 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $651,000
Buyer: Wu L. Xun
Seller: Geunhwa Jung
Date: 04/03/17

85 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $264,900
Buyer: 85 South East St. LLC
Seller: Donna A. Spence
Date: 04/04/17

24 Tyler Place
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $975,000
Buyer: MEK Realty LLC
Seller: 220 North East Street LLC
Date: 04/07/17

560 Station Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Sheila Jaswal
Seller: Alan Poey
Date: 04/13/17

11 Wildflower Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Ethan J. Pope
Seller: Reid W. Bertone-Johnson
Date: 04/13/17

BELCHERTOWN

72 Canal Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Taft
Seller: FNMA
Date: 04/12/17

50 Center St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $334,000
Buyer: Francis J. Donovan
Seller: Commons Group LLC
Date: 04/12/17

3 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $177,500
Buyer: Emma G. Savoy
Seller: Stella Seibert
Date: 04/13/17

586 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Emily M. Baecher
Seller: FHLM
Date: 04/12/17

47 Jasons Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $356,000
Buyer: Erik Miller
Seller: Lafleur & Son Inc.
Date: 04/10/17

4 Manola St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

156 Sargent St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Harsha B. Navaratne
Seller: Jackson Brothers Property
Date: 04/04/17

80 Ware Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Superior Floor Solutions
Seller: Richard F. Greene
Date: 04/13/17

EASTHAMPTON

484 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Vision Investment Properties
Seller: Wendy L. Thompson
Date: 04/11/17

25 East Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Melissa Carvill-Ziemer
Seller: Mark S. Maulucci
Date: 04/07/17

8 Groveland St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Casey J. Parsons
Seller: Nicholas M. Parsons
Date: 04/10/17

42 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Jonathan N. Kelley
Seller: Stanley J. Saletnik
Date: 04/05/17

396 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Lisa Anthony
Seller: Harry Hackworth
Date: 04/14/17

238 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $12,400,000
Buyer: Easthampton Medical Properties
Seller: Eastern Hampshire Development
Date: 04/10/17

43 Northampton St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jeike Barthel
Date: 04/14/17

86 Pomeroy St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Seney
Seller: Cykowski RET
Date: 04/03/17

37 Rabideau Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Sandra P. Ruvolo
Seller: John M. Bronson
Date: 04/14/17

7 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gretchen Williams
Seller: Renee J. Cote
Date: 04/07/17

143 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Dale E. Strader
Date: 04/04/17

GRANBY

6 Trout Lily Lane
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $557,000
Buyer: Richard B. Bedore
Seller: Donald W. Clarke
Date: 04/12/17

HADLEY

27 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $244,800
Buyer: Austen Iglehart
Seller: Dennis Bak
Date: 04/10/17

HATFIELD

3 Porter Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $171,200
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert Tefft
Date: 04/11/17

72 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01088
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Barker Properties LLC
Seller: Marcus J. Boyle
Date: 04/12/17

327 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $600,000
Buyer: 327 West Street LLC
Seller: Robert T. Bartlett
Date: 04/10/17

NORTHAMPTON

112 Brookside Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Rayna M. Heldt
Seller: Katherine Norris-Sasser
Date: 04/07/17

634 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $289,900
Buyer: Joseph R. Corbeil
Seller: Dale A. Canon
Date: 04/14/17

43 Dryads Green
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $610,000
Buyer: Reid W. Bertone-Johnson
Seller: Judith A. Ryan
Date: 04/13/17

442 Elm St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Jeffrey J. Tenczar
Seller: Richard J. Mott
Date: 04/07/17

39 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: Rhianna L. Suprenant
Seller: Quiet Corner Property Acquisitions
Date: 04/13/17

70 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

63 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

77 Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $6,300,000
Buyer: Florence Medical Properties
Seller: Middle Hampshire Development Group
Date: 04/10/17

64 Reservoir Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $505,000
Buyer: Russell M. Griffin
Seller: Travis Johnson
Date: 04/13/17

78 Ridgewood Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jerelyn Parker
Seller: Gonski 2009 IRT
Date: 04/07/17

105 Straw Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $329,500
Buyer: Willem Systma
Seller: Lance C. Black
Date: 04/14/17

11 Winchester Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sarah Bidus
Seller: Ralph F. Carpenter
Date: 04/13/17

17 Woodlawn Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,075,000
Buyer: Noah J. Epstein
Seller: James M. Sagalyn
Date: 04/05/17

SOUTH HADLEY

19 Cornell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Heim
Seller: Susan M. Mello
Date: 04/10/17

506 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Amherst Market TK Inc.
Seller: 506 Granby Road LLC
Date: 04/14/17

4 Manola St.
South Hadley, MA 01020
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Philip W. Nadeau
Seller: Christine M. Turgeon
Date: 04/04/17

75 Pearl St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Matthew A. Yee
Seller: Marc A. Guenther
Date: 04/14/17

38 South St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Christopher Silvestri
Seller: Camille C. Girard
Date: 04/11/17

42 Spring St., Ext.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $143,206
Buyer: Umassfive College FCU
Seller: Timothy D. Raymond
Date: 04/03/17

4 Woodcrest Lane
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $378,000
Buyer: Elizabeth N. Melton
Seller: Susan E. Fitzgibbon
Date: 04/14/17

SOUTHAMPTON

13 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Kyle J. Carvalho
Seller: Bruce A. Slabinski
Date: 04/12/17

55 Gilbert Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $368,750
Buyer: Shelle Truehart-Paquette
Seller: Paul E. Truehart
Date: 04/03/17

33 Strong Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Karen J. Morin
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 04/14/17

WARE

108 Bondsville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: David E. Fisher
Seller: Yvon Demers
Date: 04/07/17

21 School St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Marc Lavallee
Seller: MAC FT
Date: 04/11/17

106 South St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Jimmy L. Kiser
Seller: Kevin C. Johnson
Date: 04/11/17

WESTHAMPTON

255 Main Road
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Erica L. Simonette
Seller: Walter A. Kwolek
Date: 04/04/17

WILLIAMSBURG

46 Hyde Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Alex Kassell
Seller: Thomas A. Raschi
Date: 04/07/17

190 Main St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Nicholas F. Bouthillette
Seller: Big Deal Partners LLC
Date: 04/13/17

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Ayala, Angel M.
199 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Beauregard, Michele
92 Lloyd Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Buzzell, Donald R.
Buzzell, Tina M.
11 Green St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Dawicki, David Stanley
42 Arnold St. Apt B-1
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Diaz, Enid S.
47 Ardmore St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/09/17

Diaz, Gloria M.
137 Glenwood St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/17

Ejsmont, Erika
37 Pascal Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/17

Elliott, Virginia Marie
129 Sumner Ave., Apt. 8
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/17

Finch, Cara Lee
253 Amherst Road, Apt C7
Sunderland, MA 01375
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Geedy, Susan
609 Main St., #1
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Gregori, Bruce F.
242 Burbank Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/17

Haracz, Michael E.
115 Trumble Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/11/17

Hernandez, Juan Delacruz
32 Gates St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Hitchcock, Yvette Duval M.
a/k/a Duval, Yvette M.
1449 County Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/06/17

J.Innovations, LLC
Jimenez, Josean Antonio
Jimenez, Aimee Linn
a/k/a Dubois, Aimee Linn
Jimenez, Josean Antonio
140 Skeele St., Apt. 2
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/17

Jacque, Tonia
31 Echo Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Jones, Keih
142 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/14/17

Kutylowski, Dominic Stanley
29 First Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

LaRose, Jason Erik
284 Patten Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Lipka, Michelle M.
a/k/a Michaelis, Michelle M.
47 Gilmore St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Lowe-Chin, Joan
355 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Lugo, Lillian I.
193-195 Oak St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/12/17

Mansen, Joan M.
115 Jones Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Martinez, Juan
65 Mandalay Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Mason, Meghan Ann
53 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/17

Mastroianni, Dominic N.
Mastroianni, Carolyn A.
75 Pleasant St., Apt. A101
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Messina, Rosario E.
a/k/a Messina, Rosanjoe
35 Silver St., Apt. B
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/17

Mickey, Darrell D.
Mickey, Jolane N.
a/k/a Colon, Jolane N.
180 Keddy St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Mills, Edward C.
255 Dalton Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Morales, Andres E.
776 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/04/17

Moscoffian, Alyssa R.
a/k/a Johnson, Alyssa R.
720B North Brookfield Road
Barre, MA 01005
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/07/17

Mullan, Denise Deborah
10 Granaudo Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Mwakabi, Saumu
54 Homestead Ave.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Nigro, Candyce
a/k/a Cressotti, Candyce
21 Gove St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Odom, Andrea
33 Norman Terrace, #21
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/17

Patnode, Nathan A.
6 Maple St., #3
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/17

Pekosz, Craig A.
Pekosz, Karen L.
30 Upton St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/17

Peltier, Jennifer M.
a/k/a Mulcahy, Jennifer
238 Monson Turnpike Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/17

Phelps, Dale E.
Phelps, Sandra A.
a/k/a Barbarotta, Sandra
110 East Housatonic St., Apt. #15
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/05/17

Polk, Leshawn A.
66 Midway St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/31/17

Price, Gregory P.
Price, Karen L.
20 Bonny Lane
Peru, MA 01235
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Raymond, Travis
154 Easthill Road
Oakham, MA 01068
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/11/17

Remillard, Jason P.
Remillard, Erin L.
a/k/a McDonough, Erin L.
PO Box 272
Wales, MA 01081
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/08/17

Renaud, George
Renaud, Melissa S.
55 Church St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/04/17

Reynolds, Paula
14 Eloise St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/06/17

Rivera, Hamilton
371 Parkerview St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/12/17

Roberson, Ricardo Kyle
115 Dwight St., Apt. 910
Springfield, MA 01103
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/17

Sandoval, Monique M.
39 Royalton St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/31/17

Sepulveda, Justo R.
124 Donbray Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Stenlund, Niklas
196 Pondview Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Sullivan, Mark John
148 Pomeroy Meadow Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/17

Tanguay, William R.
9 School St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/10/17

Terrapin Woodworkers
Terrapin Woodworking
Gerrish, Charles B.
Nicole-Gerrish, Maureen E.
a/k/a Gerrish, Maureen
a/k/a Nicole, Maureen
34 Jackson St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 04/13/17

Williams, Dianne Marie
107 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/03/17

Young, Peter
107 Woolworth St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 04/07/17

Doing Business As Certificates

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

AMHERST

N & Co.
3 Moss Lane
Naomi Elliott

Playful Earth
310 Montague Road
Jay Mankita

Playful Engineers
310 Montague Road
Jay Mankita

BELCHERTOWN

Acme Painting
185 Metacomet St.
Eric Howe

Avis Properties
31 Pondview Circle
Elizabeth Davis

Creigle Electric
181 Mill Valley Road
Nicholas Creigle

Hampshire Towing
147 Bay Road
William Johnson, Robert Johnson

Sullivan Lawncare
439 Warren Wright St.
Patrick Sullivan

Tomato Interactive, LLC
72 Allen St.
John Jacobson

CHICOPEE

Double D Cleaning Services
172 Poplar St.
Daniel Shaw

Gamer Group, LLC
41 Perkins St.
Maria Amaral

Kashmir Minimart
51 Springfield St.
Syed Akhtar

PathWise World Financial
54 Parenteau Court
Charles LaFlamme, Jingqian LaFlamme

The White Orchid Nail Spa
1979 Memorial Dr.
Teresa Lee

EASTHAMPTON

Etymon Press
18 McKinley Ave.
Rachel Tapley

Home Stays USA
7 West Green St.
Joseph Bock

Little Trúc
14 Taft Ave.
Alexander Kemper, Katrina Pierson

EAST LONGMEADOW

Authen Food
3 Birch Ave.
Jasjit Maggu

Booth Rental
128 Shaker Road
Lillian Buettner

My Happy Place Travel
560 Parker St.
Regina Karolczuk

Salon Karma
35 Harkness Ave.
Mina Valego

GREENFIELD

Greenfield Auto Shipping
733 Country Club Road
Veaceslav Hotnogu

OM Country Farm Inc.
49 Main St.
Pakesh Patel

HOLYOKE

A.K.B. Stonework
22 Florida Dr.
Andrew Braunschweig

A Brush Above Painting Co.
4 Scott Hollow Dr.
Alan Tardy

C-Mart #1 ZMQ Brothers, LLC
1500 Northampton St.
Syed Mobeen

Leary Masonry Solutions
630 Dwight St.
Martin Leary

The Wherehouse?
109 Lyman St.
James Curran

LUDLOW

Deluxe Auto Sales
127 East St.
Manuel Coelho

George L. Sexton
300 Cady St.
George Sexton

Ken Bousquet Jr. Excavating & Trucking
305 Miller St.
Ken Bousquet Jr.

Trademark Custom Installations
29 Barrett St.
Timothy Muir

NORTHAMPTON

L3 KEO
50 Prince St.
Matthew Richi, David Graves

Munificent Scribbler Press
95 Laurel Park
Tira Pandolf

Northeast Greenway Solutions
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

Rose Hill Farm
1367 Westhampton Road
Rose Damon

Serio’s Pharmacy
63 State St.
Paul Serio

Somewhere Is Here
72 Center St., #33
Jaye McElroy, Leta Herman

Sugar Maple Trailside Inn
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

Trailside Tours
62 Chestnut St.
Craig Della Penna

PALMER

Countryside Landscaping
6 Waverly St.
Matthew Rovelli

Crossfit Ardor
1007 Church St.
Rebecca Casinghino

Elite Transmission
320 Wilbraham St.
Robert Linehan III

HXC Floor Covering
15 Charles St.
Shane Hestad

Interactive School House, LLC
2055 Main St.
Nancy Roy

M. Cadieux’s Home Remodeling
3 Homestead St.
Matthew Cadieux

Raise the Pooch
240 Sykes St.
Jennifer Connolly

Sam’s Delivering Service
15 Lariviere Ave.
Jeffrey Lawlor

SPRINGFIELD

2 Cents Home Grown
83 Jamaica St.
Shaunia Swinton

7-Eleven Inc.
376 Boston Road
Joseph DePinto

Afterlife Tattoo Studio
378 Dwight St.
David Bissaillon

Cedar’s Food Mart, LLC
405 Armory St.
Lina Gheit

Christina’s Paw Spaw
1211 Parker St.
Christina Janet

Digital Studio Inc.
12 Emily St.
Kemar Wallace

Dom Dee Photography
43 Ferris St.
Denise Stewart

GLA Custom Framing
74 Acrebrook Road
Gerald LaFlamme

I.A. Greatman Enterprise
153 Seymour Ave.
Isaac Agyemang

J.N.R. Construction
303 Maple St.
Johan Rohena

LD’s Unlimited Home Improvement
217 Hanson Dr.
Lee Dutil

Noah’s Ark Day Care
82 Sunrise Dr.
Susan Jensen

P.B. Remodeling
565 Riverside Road
Pedro Baez

Payless Auto
720 Berkshire Ave.
Wayne Doyle

Pizza Hut of America, LLC
793 Boston Road
Erika Burkhardt

R & S Media
153 Allen St.
Richard Stewart

Sullivan’s Pool Service
387 Main St.
Brian Sullivan

Tapia Market and Deli
935 Worthington St.
Ramon Tapia

Tema, LLC
513 Main St.
Debra Katz

Tenant Finders
101 Mulberry St.
Debra Fletcher

Veras Mini Market & Deli
17 Knox St.
Santana Veras

Western Mass. Home Service
29 Middle St.
Jeremy Mutti

WARE

Frohloff Heritage Farm
236 Church St.
William St. Croix

WESTFIELD

Alex Buzz
1315 Southampton Road
Aleksey Bazukn

All Auto Expert
216 Ponders Hollow Road
Ruslan Golubchik

Crystal Vazquez & Co.
10 South Maple St.
Crystal Vazquez

D & D Cleaning Services
322 Papermill Road
Deborah Gaudette

Father & Sons Hardscape & Landscaping
32 Rosedell Dr. Ext.
Valeriy Mikhalinchik

Letourneau & Sons Painting
30 Crown St.
William Letourneau

Pete’s Handyman Service
163 Franklin St.
Peter Newman

Western Mass. Irrigation Services, LLC
503 West Road
Robert Patenaude Jr.

Xpress Mobile Service
75 Orange St.
Jerry Mattey

WILBRAHAM

Creative Touch Remodeling
7 Wilson St.
Timothy Hinks

Fern Valley Hay
76 Old Boston Road
Daniel Fernandes

Prime Service Inspections
11 Weston St.
Ralph McKinley Ward

Sugar Plum Shots Photography
11 Northwood Dr.
Christine Colton

Sundance Canna Labs
3 Wagon Dr.
Angela King

Incorporations

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Departments Incorporations

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

AGAWAM

Strela Builders Corporation, 40 Lango Lane, Agawam, MA 01001. Vladimir Strela, Same. Home improvement.

CHICOPEE

VP Management Inc., 12 Center St., Chicopee, MA 01013. David Vilkhovoy, same. Real estate management.

GREENFIELD

ST Tile & Stone Installation Inc., 33 Rockland Rd., Greenfield, MA 01301. Sergio Tahli, same. Tile and stone installation and restoration.

Taproot Threads Inc., 69 Pierce St., Greenfield, MA 01301. Carol Lynn Michelfelder, same. Sale of silkscreening clothes.

HOLYOKE

Sumo Steak House Inc., 50 Holyoke St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Li Rong Xaoi, same. Restaurant.

INDIAN ORCHARD

Send-It Safe Solutions Inc., 48 Martha St., Indian Orchard, MA 01151. Kevin O. Ryan, same. Delivery business, via Fed-Ex routes.

NORTHAMPTON

Sangtawan Inc., 84 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060. Kanittha Lertsangajaemsai, 574 Dalton Division Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Full-service Thai restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD

Tejada Market 2 Corp, 112 Walnut St., Springfield, MA 01107. Rowenny Tejada, same. Grocery store.

The Friends of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield Inc., 577 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Sr. Maxyne Schnieder SSJ, 32 Lower Westfield Road, Unit 10, Holyoke, MA 01040. Purpose of the corporation is to support the continuation of the religious and charitable missions of the Congregation of St. Joseph of Springfield.

Unidad Aviamento Unity and Revival Ishshah Ish Naar Corporatioin, 156 Florence St., Springfield, MA 01105. Fryda Gonzalez, 5100 Monarch Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. Church purpose worship to help the needed people.

WILBRAHAM

Upper East Corp, 2205 Boston Road, D33, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Alla Meyko, same. Transportation.

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Employer Confidence Declines in Massachusetts in April

BOSTON — Massachusetts employers hit the pause button on a seven-month rally in business confidence during April, but their outlook remained solidly optimistic in the face of mixed political and economic signals. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index lost 2.2 points to 60.2 last month, 4.0 points higher than its level of a year earlier. Every constituent element of the confidence index lost ground after reaching a 13-year high during March. The results came as the Massachusetts economy contracted at a 0.5% annual rate during the first quarter and state unemployment rate rose to 3.6%. “We should not be surprised to see confidence readings correct slightly after advancing six points since September,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. “It bears watching to determine whether the broad April decline becomes a trend as we move into the summer.” Analysts believe the numbers may also reflect growing concern among employers about the ability of the Trump administration to deliver the many pro-growth policies it promised during the campaign. 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. The index has remained above 50 since October 2013. Employers grew less confident about both the overall economy and their own operations during April. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, lost 0.4 points to 63.3, leaving it 6 points higher than in April 2016. The U.S. Index of national business conditions shed 2.7 points after gaining ground for the previous sixth months. April marked the 85th consecutive month in which employers have been more optimistic about the Massachusetts economy than the national economy. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, declined 1.9 points to 59.9, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, dropped 2.5 points to 60.5. The future outlook remained 3.2 points higher than a year ago. The Company Index, reflecting overall business conditions, fell 2.6 points to 60.2. The Employment Index fell 2.8 points to 56.2, and the Sales Index declined 2.1 points to 60.5. The AIM survey found that nearly 39% of respondents reported adding staff during the past six months, while 19% reduced employment. Expectations for the next six months were stable, with 37% planning to hire and only 10% downsizing. The April survey also reversed an unusual result in March, when Western Mass. companies were more confident than those in the eastern portion of the Commonwealth. Eastern Mass. employers posted a 61.7 confidence reading in April versus 58 for employers in the western part of the state. AIM President and CEO Richard Lord said employer confidence is facing headwinds from accelerating healthcare and health-insurance costs. Massachusetts has exceeded its objective for healthcare spending in each of the past two years, and employers continue to pay some of the highest costs in the nation. “The good news is that Massachusetts is beginning to identify some answers. And there appears to be enough common ground and political will on the issue to pursue some solutions,” Lord said. “New research conducted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission suggests that Massachusetts employers, insurers, and policymakers could reduce total healthcare expenditures anywhere from $279 million per year to $794 million per year, or 0.5% to 1.3%, by making several key improvements to the healthcare system.”

Ko-Aqua Kit Wins Elevator-pitch Competition

HOLYOKE — Nkori Edem, a student from Mount Holyoke College, took first place at last week’s elevator-pitch competition at the Awards Ceremony & Banquet for the Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation’s Entrepreneurship Initiative. She pitched the Ko-Aqua Kit, a completely waterproof and airtight swim cap designed specifically for women of color. Edem convinced a panel of judges from area banks that her pitch was the best. Rune Percy and Alexander Smith, a student team from UMass Amherst, took second place based on their business-concept pitch for ARBioDesign, which aims to save tens of thousands of patients every year by personalizing dialysis treatment using rapid and inexpensive microfluidic blood-diagnostic tests. Finally, Daniel Olive, a student at Elms College, took third place with the DBL (Don’t Be Late) Pillow, which utilizes Bluetooth technology to revolutionize waking up. Representatives from six area banks once again sponsored the elevator-pitch competition and served as judges at the annual event held at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The banks include Berkshire Bank, Country Bank, KeyBank, PeoplesBank, United Bank, and Westfield Bank. The live event featured a student representative from each of 13 participating local colleges: American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, Greenfield Community College, Hampshire College, Holyoke Community College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, UMass Amherst, Western New England University, and Westfield State University. First-, second-, and third-place winners received $1,000, $750, and $500 respectively. Each student participating received $100. Six student businesses were identified by the bank judges as Best Exhibitors. These were selected from a pool of 62 unique companies during a trade-show-type portion of the evening which featured the 2017 Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winners. The winning exhibitors were Elms College: JMH Partners, LLC (Kevin Hepburn, Connor Holland, John Jacquinet, and Raphael Monterio); Western New England University: Sparks to Sparkles (Rebecca Abramson); Westfield State University: JPS Design Solutions (James Schmidt); Western New England University: Napollo Music (Sebastien Percy); Springfield College: Thorello Leather Goods (Dilyara Celik), and UMass Amherst: App Outreach, LLC (Jordan Ames, Davis McVay, Rich Sadick, and Lauren Tse-Wall). The Grinspoon, Garvey & Young Alumni Entrepreneurship Award is presented each year to an individual who has advanced substantially as an entrepreneur since receiving the Grinspoon Spirit Award. Phil Scarfi, founder of Pioneer Mobile Applications and alumnus of UMass Amherst, was awarded the 2017 Alumni Award and $1,000. Pioneer Mobile Applications is a software consulting agency, specializing in mobile app design and development.

Unemployment Down Across State in March

BOSTON — Local unemployment rates decreased in 23 labor-market areas and increased in one area in the Commonwealth during the month of March, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to March 2016, the rates were down in all 24 labor-market areas. All 15 areas for which job estimates are published recorded seasonal job gains in March. The largest gains occurred in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Worcester, Barnstable, Framingham, Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, Lawrence-Methuen-Salem, and Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford areas. From March 2016 to March 2017, 13 of the 15 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the New Bedford, Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Barnstable, Haverhill-Newburyport-Amesbury, and Pittsfield areas. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for March was 3.9%. Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.6% in the month of March. The statewide seasonally adjusted jobs estimate showed a 200-job gain in March, and an over-the-year gain of 49,000 jobs. The unadjusted unemployment rates and job estimates for the labor-market areas reflect seasonal fluctuations and therefore may show different levels and trends than the statewide seasonally adjusted estimates. The estimates for labor force, unemployment rates, and jobs for Massachusetts are based on different statistical methodology specified by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Dragon Boat Festival Seeks Organizations to Sponsor Boats

SPRINGFIELD — The fifth annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, June 24 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at North Riverfront Park, 121 West St. in Springfield. Racing begins at 9 a.m. Registration is now open for teams wishing to participate at www.pvriverfront.org/db-fest-reg. In addition to dragon-boat races, the festival will feature family-friendly events such as music, performances, food, vendors, and children’s activities. The boat races will have both community and club racing categories. For businesses and organizations looking for a team-building opportunity, the $2,000 race fee includes a coached training session the week prior to the race, the use of boats and paddles, and personal flotation devices. On race day, teams will participate in three 200-meter races. No prior experience is necessary to participate. Proceeds from the event will provide support for riverfront programs for youth and adults at Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club as it grows and strengthens its presence in Springfield and the Pioneer Valley. “Our mission is to connect the community to the Connecticut River,” said Ben Quick, executive director of the Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club. “Past community team participants have included MassMutual, Health New England, the Center for Human Development, and more. It is a great way for community groups to have fun and create awareness. They love that they can enjoy a great team-building event and support programs that help our local youth and adults get fit.”

State Receives Federal Funds to Fight Opioid Crisis

BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration recently announced that Massachusetts has received a federal grant totaling nearly $12 million to bolster its public-health response to the opioid epidemic, particularly for outpatient opioid treatment, recovery services, and expanded community overdose-prevention programs. “Our administration strongly supported the 21st Century Cures Act as an effort to advance Massachusetts’ leadership in biomedical innovation and expedite new ways to treat disease and addiction,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “We are grateful for the opportunity to use these funds for prevention and treatment activities to address the opioid crisis that has devastated families in every corner of Massachusetts.” The grant, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is the first round of annual funding authorized under the 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law late last year. The funds will support an array of statewide prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery activities managed by the state Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. “This administration is intensely focused on ending this epidemic, which has claimed far too many lives across our Commonwealth,” said Marylou Sudders, state Secretary of Health and Human Services. “This new grant enables us to continue the fight and expand successful prevention, treatment, and recovery programs throughout the state.” The majority of the $11.7 million in funding will be used to increase outpatient opioid treatment and recovery services and expand community overdose-prevention programs. The funding will also support new programs to promote treatment and recovery for at-risk populations, including pregnant and post-partum women and correctional inmates scheduled for release. “This funding comes at a critical time and supports our comprehensive response to this deadly epidemic,” said DPH Commissioner Dr. Monica Bharel. “Investing in prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery saves lives, and this funding helps us in each of those areas.”

Single-family Home Sales Record Uptick in March

SPRINGFIELD — Single-family home sales were up 5.9% in the Pioneer Valley in March compared to the same time last year, while the median price was up 1.7% to $188,000, according to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. In Franklin County, sales were up 21.2%, while the median price fell 12.0% from a year earlier. In Hampden County, sales were up 10.2%, while the median price was up 2.8%. And in Hampshire County, sales fell 8.0% from March 2016, while the median price rose 4.3%.

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J. Polep Acquires Assets of Garber Bros. Inc.

CHICOPEE — J. Polep Distribution Services announced its recent acquisition of certain assets, including inventory, from Garber Bros. Inc., other than accounts receivable or its facilities in Stoughton. J. Polep is now New England’s largest family-owned convenience-store distributor, servicing over 6,000 customers weekly. To balance the continued leveraged growth, J. Polep was able to retain a majority of Garber’s sales force. J. Polep is excited about the opportunities this acquisition gives its employees and customers. Heavy concentration will be on the development and growth of customers’ in-store sales and improving their margin dollars. With the newly acquired assets, J. Polep will present newly obtained value-added services and food service programs to its customers. One of the new food-service offerings acquired from Garber Bros. is the popular branded coffee program, Beantown Coffee. J. Polep holds the exclusive rights to Beantown Coffee, allowing customers to have a coffee shop within their convenience stores featuring specialty roasted Beantown blend and flavored coffees, cappuccinos, iced coffee, and beans. Beantown Coffee is being added to the already extensive hot beverage category at J. Polep, which includes Keurig Green Mountain, Baronet, and New England Coffee. These assets and operation synergies will give J. Polep a stronger presence within the convenience-store industry throughout the Northeast and will further strengthen its business.

CHD Introduces Summer Program for Youth on Autism Spectrum

CHICOPEE — For typical youth in their high-school years, summer vacation provides a break from academic and social pressures. But for youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this break in their normal school-year routine can lead to substantial regression. For summer 2017, the Center for Human Development (CHD) is providing an Extended School Year (ESY) Autism Coaching Program in support of select school districts in Hampden and Hampshire counties. The program, developed by Jennifer Bogin, coordinator of Autism Initiatives for CHD, is designed specifically for a higher-functioning population of youth with ASD. The program was designed for a specific population:

• Diagnosis or presumed diagnosis of ASD/asperger’s, non-verbal learning disability, social communication disorder, or any other disability that leads to social/emotional challenges;

• Co-occurring behavioral-health challenges (depression, anxiety disorder, OCD, ADHD);

• Age 16 to 22;

• Average IQ (either mild or no intellectual disability); and

• Skills deficit in relationship skills, communication, adaptive/life skills, employment/pre-employment, self-regulation, time management, community participation, and self-advocacy.

CHD’s ESY Autism Coaching Program runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from July 5 to Aug. 10. The program is located at Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St., Chicopee. The co-location with the other Chicopee Public Schools Extended School Year programs on site will allow students possible vocational or volunteer placements as well as access to full culinary-arts facilities. “CHD conducted a needs assessment from September 2016 to February 2017 and found there was a wide service gap in ESY programming for a higher-functioning population,” said Bogin. “While it’s not designed as a summer-camp experience, CHD’s ESY Autism Coaching Program does allow youth and families living with autism to participate in a fun, social learning program designed for their needs. It helps keep youth engaged academically and involved socially so their summer isn’t spent alone or glued to a video game. Some ESY programs exclude youth based on the need for a mental-health component, but CHD has built this program with that in mind.” ESY program participant will gain new and transferrable skills, such as time management, grooming and self-care, budgeting, using transportation, as well as soft skills, such as making small talk, taking a break, and making plans with a peer. “Some social-skills programs focus on the hard skills and lack intentional work on soft skills, but this program is combining both,” said Bogin. “Community inclusion is the goal, and independence, socialization, and transition readiness to adulthood are the objectives.” One intended outcome of the program is building a regional cohort of youth who share similar interests. “Naturally developing communities are based more on interest than geography,” Bogin explained. “So instead of forcing socialization based on a specific school district, we’re attracting youth from all over the region, and providing an engaging, supportive environment where similar interests will be whatever develops organically.” A typical program day starts with a brief small-group check-in and review of the daily schedule. Students are then brought to one of three different community sites to work on the skills targeted in their individualized education program and ESY plan. Following community time, students are transported back to the program site for a professionally facilitated lunchtime social-skills group followed by a half-hour of unstructured (though supported) generalization and recreation time. Students spend the final hour of their day in a small group facilitated by a clinician to focus on interpersonal relationships, dressing for success and grooming, self-regulation and cognitive behavior therapy, time and money management, or self-advocacy. A new topic is chosen each week and is repeated three times per week to allow students an opportunity to practice what they are learning in the group and report on how they are able to generalize skills. School-district and private-pay options are available. Space is limited. For more information, visit www.chd.org and search ‘autism’ or e-mail Bogin at [email protected].

Dowd Insurance Collects Cell Phones to Battle Domestic Violence

HOLYOKE — The Dowd Insurance Agencies announced the launch of a cell-phone-collection drive to benefit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The organization, founded in 1978, works to end violence in the lives of women and men through education and advocacy efforts. The donated cell phones will be refurbished and sold or recycled, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the organization and its programs. Collection boxes will be placed at the reception desk of each Dowd branch location throughout the month of May. According to NCADV, every minute, as many as 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.; during one year, this equates to more than 10 million victims. “With such staggering figures, we felt compelled to make a difference,” said Jon Lumbra, Dowd’s chief financial officer. Seeing multiple benefits to the drive — funding domestic-violence programs and, additionally, environmental benefits to reusing and recycling the electronics — it was unanimously agreed the cause was a noble one, and efforts to accelerate the program began. “We are honored to have the platform to raise awareness and funds for such a worthy cause,” Lumbra noted. Cellular Recycler, NCADV’s recycling partner, has received responsible-recycling certification, the highest designation from the Environmental Protection Agency and confirmation that donated materials are recycled safely and reliably. “There is no need to clean or wipe information from the cell phone you wish to donate,” Lumbra explained. “All donated electronics are either refurbished and resold or recycled for parts. If refurbished, all of the item’s software is replaced, which completely wipes all stored information on the device. If the item is recycled, it is crushed down during the process, making data retrieval impossible.” To date, an estimated 3 million cell phones have been kept out of waste sites due to the efforts of NCADV and cellular recyclers. Items donated fund programming that empowers domestic-violence victims, connects survivors to helpful and potentially life-saving resources, impacts legislation aimed at ending domestic violence, and gives support to organizations across the U.S. working to stop violence in the home. Those interested in donating a cell phone to the drive may do so through the month of May by visiting a Dowd location in Holyoke, Southampton, Hadley, Indian Orchard, or Ludlow.

Spirit Takes Flight from Bradley Airport to Orlando, Myrtle Beach

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Spirit Airlines’ inaugural flights from Bradley International Airport to Orlando, Fla. and Myrtle Beach, S.C. launched on April 27. “We are thrilled to deliver this non-stop service to two of the country’s most popular summer destinations,” said Mark Kopczak, vice president of Network Planning for Spirit Airlines. “These news flights, with new service to Fort Lauderdale starting in June, give Hartford even more ultra-low-cost options for summer travel.” Spirit Airlines is currently Bradley Airport’s only ultra-low-cost airline. This airline business model, which is increasing in popularity among economy travelers and the college-student population, offers introductory service to a variety of destinations for competitive fares. “Spirit Airlines is a strong addition to Bradley’s growing menu of direct flights,” Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) Chairman Charles Gray said. “A continued mission of the Connecticut Airport Authority is for Bradley’s travelers to love the journey through the airport and beyond. One way of doing that is by continuing to diversify Bradley’s flight options, which is why we’re very pleased to be welcoming Spirit to the Bradley family.” All of Spirit’s operations at Bradley Airport will utilize either a 145-seat Airbus A319 or a 182-seat Airbus A320 aircraft. The Orlando route is offered daily, year-round, and the Myrtle Beach non-stop is a seasonal service offered four days per week. Spirit will commence non-stop service to Fort Lauderdale on June 15. “The key to successful route development is a loyal customer base,” CAA Executive Director Kevin Dillon said. “The Myrtle Beach service has been frequently requested by our travelers, and the additional frequencies between Bradley, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale will provide travelers with more options. It is our hope that these additions to our route structure will continue to encourage our travelers to come home to Bradley and choose our local airport over other airports.”

AIC Adopts Quality Matters

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) is committed to ensuring that its online courses and programs employ best practices based on the existing research literature. Course-development goals are focused on ensuring the highest levels of student learning, interaction, and engagement. To meet these goals, AIC has become a Quality Matters (QM) member. QM is a faculty-centered peer-review process designed to certify the quality of online courses. The QM Rubric and course-review process were developed from a grant provided by the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. QM has received national recognition for its peer-based approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement in distance learning and has more than 1,000 subscribers in North American and around the world. The QM Rubric is research-based and promotes best practice-based quality standards. Alignment, a central concept of the QM Rubric, requires that critical course components — learning objectives, assessment and measurement, instructional materials, learner interaction, and engagement and course technology — work together to ensure that students achieve desired learning outcomes.

Puffer’s Salon & Day Spa Raises Funds to Support Boston Children’s Hospital

WESTFIELD — Salons throughout the U.S. will be participating in HAIRraising, a fund-raising event benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital’s Heart Center. Puffer’s Salon and Day Spa has joined this initiative with a month-long celebration including raffles, featured items, and promotions. Throughout the month of May, 100% of the proceeds from all children’s haircuts will go to Boston Children’s Hospital. Founded in 2010 by longtime business partners John Frieda and Gail Federici, HAIRraising brings together the salon and hair communities to help support the life-saving care and breakthrough cures, treatments, and innovations at Boston Children’s Hospital. “We’re so grateful to the salon community for their ongoing support of Boston Children’s Hospital,” said Frieda. “We’re consistently overwhelmed and amazed by the level of commitment this effort receives from salon owners and stylists.” Added Federici, “support for Boston Children’s Hospital is critical. We need everyone to understand the huge global impact that this hospital has, not only for children, but for adults as well. Together with this event, we can help save countless lives.” Judy Puffer, owner of Puffer’s Salon & Day Spa, said she is “thrilled to participate in HAIRraising this year to support Boston Children’s Hospital. It’s exciting to be a part of something that unifies our community and can make such a huge difference in the lives of sick children.” In the past seven years, salons have raised more than $1 million for Boston Children’s Hospital through HAIRraising and the generosity of the salon community. This year’s event is expected to raise more than $300,000 for the hospital.

Pioneer Valley Credit Union Awards Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD — Pioneer Valley Credit Union (PVCU) announced the recipients of its 2017 College Scholarship Awards. Each year, Pioneer Valley Credit Union selects four deserving students to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with college expenses. Since the inception of the program in 2000, PVCU has awarded nearly $65,000 to local young adults continuing their education. The Pioneer Valley Credit Union 2017 College Scholarship recipients are a group of young adults who have proven themselves in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in various activities and clubs. Dorilyn Castillo of Chicopee High School received the Maurice O’Shea Scholarship. Kaitlyn Feyre of Westfield High School received the Richard Borden Memorial Scholarship. Daniel Sexton of the Springfield Renaissance School received the Ignatius Collura Scholarship. Kamran Noori Shirazi of Springfield Central High School received the Ted Klekotka Memorial Scholarship. The 2017 recipients were honored at the credit union’s 94th annual meeting.

People on the Move

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John Cook

John Cook

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) entered a new chapter in its 50-year history last month with the inauguration of John Cook as its sixth college president. The installation ceremony at STCC’s Scibelli Hall Gymnasium featured a mixture of pageantry, tradition, and celebration. The event opened with a processional led by the STCC Ceremonial Brass Ensemble, followed by the Bearer of the Mace and more grandeur befitting such formal occasions. After the presentation of the presidential medallion, Cook spoke about the college’s rich history, while looking ahead to the future. “Springfield Technical Community College carries an incredible legacy, and it is an absolute privilege to champion who we are becoming in this, our 50th year, and during a time of renaissance and innovation all around,” he said. Christopher Johnson, chair of the STCC board of trustees, praised the new president for his efforts since taking the helm. “The board of trustees is delighted with its selection of Dr. John Cook as STCC’s president. It has been a pleasure working with Dr. Cook during this academic year as we strive to continue to improve the lives of our students. Dr. Cook has done a great job in his inaugural year to keep STCC moving forward as the Commonwealth’s only ‘technical’ community college,” Johnson said. Brian Tuohey is president of the Collins Companies, sponsor of the inauguration. He also is a longtime member of the STCC Foundation board of directors and its past president. He noted, “I have been very impressed with Dr. Cook’s commitment to and involvement with the STCC Foundation and our new board. His enthusiastic leadership and direction have been key components in re-energizing this very important asset, both for our college and our students.” Cook’s induction office falls during the 50th anniversary of the founding of STCC. He succeeded Ira Rubenzahl, who guided the college for 12 years. Cook took over the reins to become the sixth president of STCC on Aug. 1, 2016. Before the inauguration ceremony, the STCC Foundation hosted a VIP luncheon that included business community partners, community stakeholders, and representatives from other education institutions.

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Shannon Asselin

Shannon Asselin

David Ferraro Jr.

David Ferraro Jr.

Melissa Hall

Melissa Hall

Private Financial Design, LLC (PFD) recently announced the promotions of Shannon Asselin and David Ferraro Jr., and welcomed Melissa Hall to the company. Asselin was promoted to executive administrator. She began her career with PFD in 2014 as a client services assistant, bringing more than 14 years of experience in customer service, which included head teller for a local bank. Over the past two years, she has advanced her skills in the financial-services industry with further training and education. She has been honored for excellence in her work with PFD’s broker dealer and clients. She will oversee the administrative operations and client services for PFD while taking on more corporate responsibilities. Ferraro has been promoted to financial advisor. He has been working as an administrator since July 2016 so he could learn the procedures and compliance needs for his clients. His affiliation with PFD began when he interned in 2010, and he was a part-time administrator for several years while attending college. Ferraro graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bryant University, where he studied financial services and economics. He leveraged his education to win the National Financial Plan Competition sponsored by the International Assoc. of Registered Financial Consultants. While attending Bryant, he served as chairman of the Macroeconomic Committee of the Archway Investment Fund. In this role, he developed the investment strategy for this $1 million endowment fund. His work at PFD will be focused on financial and estate planning, investment management, and retirement plans. He is currently pursuing the education and training requirements to become a certified financial planner. Hall has joined the team at PFD as a registered administrator. She has more than five years of experience in the financial-services industry, starting first with a mutual insurance company and later working with an independent certified financial planner for several years. She is currently FINRA Series 6 licensed and will be actively working toward other licensures in the near future. Beyond financial services, Hall has many years of customer-care experience, including many years of volunteer work at her church and on the foreign mission field. She will be helping to develop best business practices, as well as designing new processes to enhance customer service. Private Financial Design offers comprehensive financial planning for both personal and business needs, including fee-based investment-advisory services, retirement plans, and other wealth-management services.

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Berkshire Bank announced the promotion of Mark Pedrotti to Vice President, Marketing Officer. Pedrotti began his career with Berkshire Bank as a college intern from Johnson & Wales University in 2006. He was offered permanent employment in 2008 as eMarketing and website administrator and has continued to learn and grow within the marketing department, taking on new titles and increasing challenges as the years have progressed. “Mark is a key member of Berkshire Bank’s marketing team, and this promotion reflects his dedication to his position,” said Elizabeth Mach, senior vice presient, marketing officer. “We are proud of his accomplishments and look forward to his continued growth in the future.” Pedrotti continues to cultivate his career by acquiring new knowledge and challenging himself in and out of the office each day. In his new role, he will manage the strategic initiatives of Berkshire Bank’s digital properties, in addition to assisting with the overall integrity of marketing assets. Outside of the bank’s marketing department, Pedrotti is also engaged with his community. He is an active participant of the Berkshire International Film Festival, and has been since its inception. Passionate about film and the Berkshire region, he does his best to merge the two, spending much of his time immersed in the outdoor community, always with a camera in hand.

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Jessica Collins, Executive Director of Partners for a Healthier Community, has been appointed to Gov. Charlie Baker’s Special Commission on Behavioral Health Promotion and Upstream Prevention. The commission is tasked with investigating “evidence-based practices, programs, and systems to prevent behavioral-health disorders and promote behavioral health across the Commonwealth. The Commission is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of leaders in behavioral health, prevention, public health, addiction, mental health, criminal justice, health policy, epidemiology, and environmental health. The Commission is zeroing in on three overarching questions: what’s working in behavioral-health promotion and upstream prevention? How can we better fund what’s working? And what can we achieve if we fund what works? More information can be found at promoteprevent.com/mission.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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

• June 2: “Spicing Up Your PowerPoint Presentations,” 8:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members.

June 17: Third annual Champions of Chicopee 5K and 2-mile walk, starting at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee. Registration is at 7:45 a.m., and race begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $25 per runner/walker, $15 for kids 12 and under. Each participant receives a T-shirt (if registered by June 3) and lunch at the Munich Haus. Part of the proceeds will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in memory of Nathan Dumas of Lucky Design + Media. Sponsored by Munich Haus, PeoplesBank, Holyoke Medical Center, Polish National Credit Union, Westfield Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Insurance Center of New England, and MedExpress Urgent Care.

• June 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

• June 29: Business After Hours, 4:30-6:30 p.m., hosted by Valley Blue Sox, Mackenzie Stadium, Holyoke. Game time: 6:35 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

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

• June 6: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., “Move the Mountain” with the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. and Westfield Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Easthampton Chamber office at (413) 527-9414 or the Holyoke Chamber office at (413) 534-3376.

• June 28: Speaker Breakfast: “Why Ping-pong Tables Do Not Define Your Business Culture,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featured guest speaker: Tim Retting of Cincinnati-based InTrust. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Easthampton Savings Bank, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., Innovative Business Systems Inc., United Personnel, and Williston Northampton School.

• July 13: Networking by Night featuring the Oxbow Water Ski Team, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Oxbow Marina, Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Fleury’s Outdoor Equipment Inc., and American Boat Restoration. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• July 28: The Chamber Island Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Southampton Country Club. Visit www.easthamptonchamber.org for additional information.

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

• June 6: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., “Move the Mountain” with the Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce, hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. and Westfield Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Refreshments will be available. For more information, call the Holyoke Chamber office at (413) 534-3376 or the Easthampton Chamber office at (413) 527-9414.

• June 14: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Year in Review and Award Winner Announcements, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Corporate Leaders. Networking, buffet, and announcement of 2017 Business Person of the Year and the Fifield Volunteer Award winners. Cost: $35. The public is invited to attend. Visit holyokechamber.com to register

• June 21: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte Restaurant, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Mix and mingle with your friends and colleagues at this casual networking event. Refreshments will be available. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Sign up at holyokechamber.com.

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

• May 18: “Intro To QuickBooks,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This session will cover setting up a new company, invoicing and receiving payments, writing checks, and paying bills. The session will end with a brief introduction to and overview of reports. It is suitable for those who have recently started using QuickBooks and those planning to use it. This session is taught on the PC desktop version, but the basic principles of QuickBooks remain the same for the Windows, Macintosh, and online versions of the program. Be aware that specific details of how to accomplish a task or available features may differ on the different versions, and these differences will not be covered. It is not required, but if you have a laptop or tablet and have QuickBooks installed, you may bring it and follow along. Note: this workshop is designed for training on the basics of QuickBooks and is not intended to troubleshoot problems individuals may currently be experiencing. Those types of questions are better suited to a one-on-one consulting session. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• June 7: June Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at ConVino, 101 Armory St, Northampton. Sponsors: Keiter Builders and MassDevelopment. Networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• June 23: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. To register, visit [email protected]. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

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

• May 22: The chamber’s 56th annual golf tournament, 10 a.m., the Ranch Golf Club, Southwick. Sponsors: Whip City Fiber, SealRyt Corp., Westfield Bank, Baystate Noble Hospital. Along with a round of golf, bid at the live auction to benefit three $500 student scholarships and win some raffles. Online registration, along with information on sponsorships and foursomes, are available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• June 1: Workshop: “Non-Compete Agreements,” 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Attorneys Mary Jo Kennedy and Ryan Barry from Bulkley, Richardson & Gelinas, LLP will present on the subject of non-compete agreements. Topics will include the circumstances in which non-compete agreements arise, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, how to structure non-compete agreements, limitations on the enforceability of non-compete agreements, recent cases discussing non-compete agreements; proposed legislation regarding non-compete agreements; and alternatives to non-compete agreements. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Cost: free for members, $30 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door or in advance). Light refreshments will be served. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• June 5: June Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Stanley Park, 400 Western Ave., Westfield. Join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count.

• June 9: June Breakfast featuring Secretary Jay Ash, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield State University in Scanlon Hall, 577 Western Ave., Westfield. Sponsored by Westfield State University (platinum) and Westfield Gas & Electric (gold). Come hear Jay Ash, secretary of Housing and Economic Development for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, at the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce June Breakfast. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members (paid in advance). There will be a 50/50 raffle to benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• June 14: June After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield Bank, 462 College Highway, Southwick. Our kickoff to summer is a celebration with a cookout. Refreshments will be served. There will be a 50/50 Raffle to benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• June 1: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year Dinner honoring Jacqueline Charron of PeoplesBank, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: $55.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
(413) 755-1310

• May 17: Speed Networking, 3:30-5 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members in advance ($35 at the door).

May 23: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year Celebration, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

• May 30: Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Cost: $15 for members ($20 at the door), $25 for non-members in advance ($30 at the door).

• June 7: Business@Breakfast, Annual Meeting honoring the Richard J. Moriarty Citizen of the Year, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Flynn Campus Union, Springfield College, 263 Alden St., Springfield. Cost: $22.50 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members in advance ($35 at the door).

• June 14: After 5 on the Riverfront, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, North Riverfront Park, 121 West St., Springfield. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online for events at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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

• May 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude in West Springfield. Members or 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 lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately the day of the event. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information or to register, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com or contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

• June 7: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• June 15: Annual Meeting and Business Grant Drawing, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, Agawam. The event will kick off with the welcoming of new Chairman Frank Palange and the incoming WRC board of directors. Two $500 business grants will be drawn the morning of the event. Guest speaker will be Drew Crandall. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members. For more information and for tickets to this event, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
springfieldyps.com

• June 15: Ninth annual Great Golf Escape, hosted by the Ranch Golf Club. Cost: $95, including lunch and dinner. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon.

The Many Benefits of Summer Jobs

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Opinion

Editorial

The calendar has turned to mid-May. Winter is a distant memory, and those with events to plan (and that’s most people in business) are already writing e-mails about dates in September, October, or (gulp) beyond.

But first, there’s summer, which is just about here. And when we say ‘summer,’ we’re not referring to the season that starts officially on June 21. The time for summer jobs is already upon us.

Indeed, area college students have taken their last exams, and most have packed up and headed home — wherever that is. Meanwhile, high-school seniors will collect diplomas in a few weeks, and the underclassmen will wrap things up soon after.

In other words, it’s time for area employers large and small to start thinking about the summer and how to create some opportunities for area young people through gainful employment.

We’ve written about this topic often, because it’s an important one. Summer jobs, while sometimes a strain on the budget for a small business, can, and very often do, bring benefits for the employee, the employer, and the region as a whole.

Let’s start with the employee. A job obviously puts needed money in the pocket (and, hopefully, the bank account) of a young person — whether he or she is a high-school junior or a college sophomore — but it does so much more.

It introduces that person to the world of work, if this is their first real job, or it provides them with a new and different experience, if it’s their second, third, or fourth. With each new experience comes opportunities to not only earn money, but develop skills and learn about people and how to work with them.

This is true whether someone is working on the floor for a local manufacturer, on a ride or game at Six Flags, at one of the myriad local restaurants, or at one of the thousands of other small businesses across all sectors of the economy.

As for those employers, by bringing some people on for the summer, they are introducing their company to individuals who just might be lead contributors for years, if not decades, to come.

It happens. In fact, most businesses in this region can tell the story of someone who came on as summer help and was still with that company 20, 30, or even 40 years later.

As for the region, it benefits from summer jobs in a number of ways as well. For starters, when young people have summer jobs, that means they’re not looking for something else to do, which is generally a good thing.

As noted earlier, jobs usually promote responsibility, help develop people skills, introduce and/or reinforce the benefits of teamwork, and so much more. In short, these are learning opportunities as much as they are earning opportunities.

At the same time, summer jobs and internships (almost all of which are now paid positions and therefore jobs) may also introduce some area college students — as well as people from this area going to colleges well outside it — to possible career opportunities within the 413 area code.

Matters are improving somewhat when it comes to the so-called ‘brain drain,’ but still, many young people believe they must look beyond this region to find what they might be looking for. A summer job with the right employer might just alter that mindset.

As we said at the top, summer jobs can be a burden for companies watching the bottom line — and everyone is these days. But for those who have the wherewithal or can somehow find it, these jobs can be game changers in many ways.

Agenda

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‘Home Care and Financing Strategies’

May 16: Monson Savings Bank will host a complimentary workshop titled “Home Care and Financing Strategies: A Workshop for Families and Caregivers,” featuring Paul Hillsburg, president and owner of Amada Senior Care of Western & Central Massachusetts, and Nancy Simms, sales vice president, Long Term Care for Highland Capital Brokerage. Finding the right senior care for you or a loved one can be overwhelming and time-consuming. This event is designed to help people learn and understand what options there are for care and how to pay for it. Hillsburg and Simms both have extensive backgrounds in long-term healthcare and understand how daunting the process can be. This workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Monson Savings Bank Corporate, 107 Main St., Monson. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. “So many people are concerned about senior care these days,” said Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings Bank. “The options are confusing, and people want to know how they can help their loved ones live as independently as possible. We want people to know that the event is open to the public, not just our customers.” Seating is limited. Those interested may call Anna Calvanese at (413) 267-1221 or e-mail [email protected] to RSVP.

Run for River Valley

May 20: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), an affiliate of Holyoke Medical Center and member of Valley Health Systems, will hold its sixth annual Run for River Valley fund-raiser on Saturday, May 20. Funds raised will support RVCC in providing critical behavioral-health and other supportive services to individuals, families, and groups throughout the Pioneer Valley. “Research shows that exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. This event helps raise funds for our programs, but it also promotes the importance of exercise and wellness for everyone in our community,” said Angela Lozano Callahan, RVCC’s Marketing and Development specialist. The 5K run and 1.5-mile walk will take place at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at Elks Lodge 902, 250 Whitney Ave., and the race begins at 9:30 a.m. An awards ceremony will be held at the Elks Lodge following the race. The registration fee is $25 ($10 for children 12 and under). Adults who pre-register will save $5, and the first 100 registrants will receive a free race T-shirt. To register online, visit accuspec-racing.com or download a registration form at rvcc-inc.org. The deadline for mail-in registration is Saturday, May 13, with online registration accepted until Wednesday, May 17. Sponsors of the 2017 Run for River Valley include PeoplesBank, Palmer Paving Corp., Holyoke Gas and Electric, Hamel’s Catering, Laurel Pure, and Gallagher Real Estate. For additional information, visit www.rvcc-inc.org or contact Angela Callahan at (413) 841-3546 or [email protected].

‘An Afternoon with Tom Ahern’

June 1: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation invites regional nonprofit staff to attend “An Afternoon with Tom Ahern,” a two-part workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at Jane Iredale Cosmetics, 50 Church St., Great Barrington. Back by popular demand, Ahern will present two back-to-back workshops: “The Big (little) Diff: Writing for Online Readers,” a discussion of best practices in writing for web, e-mail, and social-media platforms; and “Writing a Powerful Case for Support,” which will review effective fund-raising methods. The New York Times calls Ahern “one of the country’s most sought-after creators of fund-raising messages.” This event is part of Berkshire Taconic’s popular annual Seminars in Nonprofit Excellence series. Tickets are $40 per person, and light food and beverages will be provided. To register, visit www.berkshiretaconic.org/ahern.

Discussions about Race

June 2-3, 9-10: Cooley Dickinson Health Care, the United Way of Hampshire County, and the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College are addressing the issue of racism, as well as race-related incidents that continue to occur both locally and nationally, by offering a series of community dialogues on race in Northampton and Amherst. Community members who live or work in Hampshire County are invited to attend either of the sessions. The two-part dialogue will be offered Friday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College, Wright Hall, 5 Chapin Dr., Northampton. A second two-part session will be offered Friday, June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland Road, Amherst. Event organizers say they aim to move toward solutions rather than continue to express or analyze the problem; to reach beyond the usual boundaries, offering opportunities for new, unexpected partnerships; and to unite divided communities through a respectful, informed sharing of local racial history and its consequences for different people in today’s society. The community dialogue is free, and lunch will be provided. Attendance is limited to 30 people, and participants must attend both Friday and Saturday. When registering, people will be asked their name, the organization they represent, if any, and their race/ethnicity. Organizers are asking about race/ethnicity as they have a goal of 50% participation from people of color. To register, call (888) 554-4234 by Tuesday, May 30. You will receive confirmation on whether you have been selected to attend a session.

WGBY Asparagus Festival

June 3: The WGBY Asparagus Festival returns to the Hadley Town Common from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to once again celebrate the region’s legacy of agriculture and community. The family-friendly, outdoor event features more than 90 local food, crafts, and agricultural vendors at a Farmers’ & Makers’ Market. In addition, there will be entertainment displays, kids’ games, and a live visit from PBS Kids character Curious George. A large “Rooted in the Valley” stage will feature popular performers. Family entertainer Tyler Conroy will start off the day, followed by bands Western Den and Parsonsfield, which were selected by Northampton-based Signature Sounds. Western Den blends “compelling lush harmonies with ambient textures,” and Parsonsfield “trades instruments, shares microphones, and sings in tight multi-part harmonies,” according to each of the bands’ websites. “As a public television station, our WGBY Asparagus Festival is so rewarding to us because it not only raises funds for local educational programs and services, but also helps fulfill our mission of connecting Western New England,” said Lynn Page, WGBY’s interim general manager. “Seeing so many community partners and so many neighbors from around the region, you really leave the event feeling good, feeling like you’re a part of the community.” Attendees will leave the event feeling well-fed, too. More than a dozen Pioneer Valley culinary artisans, local brewers, and regional food vendors will offer a wide variety of snacks and meals. Taste original dishes from Mi Tierra, Esselon Café, or Spoleto. Visit the Wheelhouse Farm, UMass Dining, or Hadley Fry King food trucks. Or, go on the sweeter side and sample asparagus-flavored ice cream from Flayvours of Cook Farm, maple treats from the North Hadley Sugar Shack, or a specialty from the Florence Pie Bar. Other food vendors include North Hadley Congregational Church, Harmony Springs, and Dean’s Beans. In addition, a large craft-beer tent will provide tasting opportunities from popular local breweries (craft beer tasting tickets available at wgby.org/beer). The WGBY Asparagus Festival is open to the public and free with a recommended donation of $5 per person. It will be held rain or shine. Donations directly benefit public television and education efforts in the Western New England region. The event is sponsored by the Dennis Group, Greenfield Savings Bank, Whole Foods Hadley, and Alternative Recycling Systems. Media sponsors include the Daily Hampshire Gazette, MassLive, and Yankee magazine.

40 Under Forty

June 22: The 11th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges has chosen the winners, and their stories are told in the April 17 issue and at businesswest.com. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Baystate Health, Moriarty & Primack, Health New England, the Gaudreau Group, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Six-Point Creative Works, Renew.Calm, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. Tickets cost $75. A limited number of tables are available, and some individual and standing-room-only tickets are also available, but are expected to sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

BFAIR Walk for Independence

June 24: Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) announced its second annual Walk for Independence. Last year, the inaugural walk along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail saw participation of nearly 100 walkers of all ability levels, with this year already set to exceed that number. A stroll to Cheshire and back (with or any distance in between), the walk will be a fund-raising event in which BFAIR participants, community members, and sponsors can get involved in through sponsored walking, lunch, bucket raffles, and entertainment. Starting and finishing at the Adams Visitors Center, the walk is a day of fun and helps BFAIR share its mission to enrich the lives of people of all ages and abilities by providing positive life experiences and advocacy through distinctive, individualized, quality services. As a local nonprofit, BFAIR relies on public funds to provide critically needed residential, vocational, habilitative, and clinical services for adults, adolescents, and children with developmental disabilities, autism, and acquired brain injury, as well as home-care services for the elderly. The registration fee for the walk is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children 10 and younger. Registration includes a picnic lunch and ball-cap giveaway. Interested walkers can register online at thedriven.net/bfairwalk, by calling (413) 664-9382 ext. 40, e-mailing [email protected], or visiting www.bfair.org. In addition to registering, walkers may seek individual sponsors by asking family and friends to support their walk. Donations are accepted via thedriven.net/bfairwalk, or donation envelopes can be provided for walkers. Corporate sponsorships are available for the trail, mile, bronze, silver, and gold levels, ranging from $100 to $2,500, respectively. Interested businesses should contact Jennifer Civello at [email protected] for more information. Current gold-level walk sponsors include Greylock Federal Credit Union, MountainOne, and the Print Shop Williamstown.

Nomination Deadline for Healthcare Heroes

June 29: Healthcare Heroes, an exciting recognition program involving the Western Mass. healthcare sector, was launched this spring by BusinessWest and HCN. Sponsored by American International College, Bay Path University, Elms College, and Renew.Calm, with additional sponsorships available, the program was created to shed a bright light on the outstanding work being done across the broad spectrum of health and wellness services, and the institutions and individuals providing that care. Nominations are now being sought — and will be accepted until June 29 — in the following categories: Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; Innovation in Health/Wellness; Community Health; Emerging Leader; Collaboration in Health/Wellness; Health/Wellness Administration/Administrator; and Lifetime Achievement. The nominations will be scored by a panel of judges to be announced in the coming weeks. The winners will be chosen in July and profiled in the Sept. 4 issue of BusinessWest as well as the Sept. issue of HCN. The guidelines to consider when nominating individuals, groups, or institutions in these various categories are available HERE.

Unite Against Bullying and Harassment

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By Jane Roulier

In schools, on the streets, in relationships, and online, girls in communities across the country are experiencing bullying and harassment. In addition to sexual harassment, many girls experience discrimination based on their race, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, religion, and more.

Over the past year, one in four high school girls has been bullied on school property, which negatively affects everyone involved — the victim, the harasser, and the bystanders — as well as the learning environment. While Massachusetts has laws requiring schools to develop and implement plans to address bullying, Girls Inc. of Holyoke recognizes that bullying is not limited to the school grounds.

Indeed, the prevalence of social media means that bullying follows girls into their homes and lives outside of school. Children who are bullied often have little reprieve. To address this pervasive problem, Girls Inc. dedicated Girls Inc. Week 2017, May 8-12, to helping girls advocate for change and make our communities better places to live.

But this is an initiative that goes on year-round — because it must.

Girls Inc. recently surveyed nearly 800 members of our national network, including girls and alumnae, parents, staff, board members, and donors, to determine the top challenges facing girls today. Nearly 70% of respondents identified “bullying, harassment, and sexual violence” as an issue of concern to them. We can’t ignore this. This is a problem that affects us all.

It is important we understand the facts and myths about bullying and harassment in order to effectively address this issue.

Myth: Bullying is just ‘kids being kids,’ and we should stop making it such a big deal.

Fact: Bullying can cause lasting harm. Repeated or severe conduct based on sex or other protected categories is unlawful harassment.

Myth: If it happens off school grounds, it’s not the school’s responsibility.

Fact: Under Title IX, schools have to address conduct they know about, or should know about, that leads to a hostile environment or impedes a student’s ability to benefit from the educational program.

Myth: Bullies are ‘problem kids’ who have aggression issues and should be punished.

Fact: Actually, it is quite common for kids who bully to be victims themselves.

Myth: Bullying will stop only if the victim stands up to the bully.

Fact: Just as society does not expect victims of other types of abuse to “deal with it on their own,” we should not expect this from victims of bullying or harassment.

Girls Inc. encourages girls to be change agents within their communities, boldly advocating for themselves and others. Along with more than 450 other attendees at our Spirit of Girls breakfast fund-raiser last month, I witnessed girls doing this. Girls as young as 7 through 17 spoke confidently in front of this large crowd about how our programs have impacted their lives by building their self-esteem and encouraging them to make their voices heard. Because of what they are learning, these girls will not be afraid to advocate for themselves or others. Girls Inc. of Holyoke is also working to change policies, attitudes, and beliefs to improve the conditions in which girls are growing up.

Together, we can put an end to bullying and harassment to create more inclusive, kind, safe, and supportive schools and communities.

Jane Roulier is chair of the board of directors for Girls Inc. of Holyoke.

Court Dockets

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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
Felipe Merced v. Ian C. Harvey and Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Allegation: Negligent operation of a PVTA bus causing collision with another vehicle and injury to bus passenger: $7,330.50
Filed: 4/18/17

FRANKLIN SUPERIOR COURT
Yvonne Williams v. Omnitrition International Inc.
Allegation: Failure to pay commissions earned: $730,000
Filed: 4/18/17

HAMPDEN DISTRICT COURT
Nancy Ansah v. Yelena Ivanov d/b/a Spa of Eden
Allegation: Negligence causing burns and injury: $1,600
Filed: 3/8/17

Donald P. Henneberger v. B.S.C. Realty Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $21,000
Filed: 3/17/17

HAMPDEN SUPERIOR COURT
Louis Stevens v. Mark A. Zive, DMD
Allegation: Medical malpractice
Filed: 3/27/17

Dennis Riley Jr., individually and as father and next friend of a minor, Alayna Riley, v. Eastman Chemical Co., M.L. Schmitt Inc., and Entersolar, LLC
Allegation: Negligence causing electrical burn injuries: $600,000
Filed: 4/6/17

Alan Shapiro v. Brothers Pizza
Allegation: Negligence causing fall down stairs and injury: $33,000
Filed: 4/6/17

Jimmie Mitchell v. Dr. Rajat Jindia and Great Expressions Dental Centers of Massachusetts, P.C.
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $26,516.28
Filed: 4/10/17

Nixa Oliver v. Small Smiles of Springfield, LLC
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $100,000
Filed: 4/14/17

Janet Lapinski v. Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts, LLC
Allegation: Medical malpractice, fall causing injury: $33,250
Filed: 4/19/17

Dennis Matulewicz v. EDAC Technologies Corp. and EBTEC Corp.
Allegation: Employment discrimination
Filed: 4/24/17

Eugene Allen v. Chessmen Lounge Inc.
Allegation: Negligence causing injury: $33,000
Filed: 4/25/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT
Latisha Ealy v. Town of Easthampton
Allegation: Exposure to high levels of toxic mold leading to permanent injuries: $150,000
Filed: 4/7/17

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Celebrating 50 Years

Springfield Technical Community College staged its 50th Anniversary Gala on April 28 at the Marriott in Springfield. The event drew more than 400 attendees, including past and present presidents, faculty members and staff, and supporters on many levels, including trustees and foundation board members. Below, from top to bottom: 50th Anniversary co-chairs Setta McCabe and Richard Parkin (right) with photographer and frequent STCC instructor Jim Langone; former STCC President Andrew Scibelli with his wife, Kitty; from left, Gary Fialky, retired partner with the law firm Bacon Wilson, Joe Sibilia, founder of Gasoline Alley, and Paul Stelzer, principal with Appleton Corp.; STCC President John Cook, who was inaugurated a day before the gala, with his daughter, Sawyer, son, Crawford, and mother, Nancy Codd Cook; from left, retired faculty members Marilyn Pooler and Joanne Cerato with current faculty member Margaret Woble-Valenski; Frederick and Marjorie Hurst, owners of African American Point of View (Frederick is a former trustee of the college); from left, Gail Carberry, president of Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester and former vice president at STCC, and current college staff members Linda Padykula, Cynthia LaPlante, and Sharon Conte.
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Horses, Hats, and Hors d’oeuvres

Short of heading to Churchill Downs, the Colony Club in Springfield was the place to go for the 2017 Kentucky Derby on May 6. Hundreds of guests wore their finest hats, floral patterns, and pastels to celebrate the 143rd running of the annual race. The event has become a signature event for Square One, a regional nonprofit organization serving at-risk children and families. Presented by the Gaudreau Group, Northeast IT, and the Colony Club, with sponsorship support from NUVO Bank, American International College, Chicopee Industrial Contractors, and others, the event raised more than $20,000 to support Square One’s mission. Below, from top to bottom: Jeremy Casey, David Condon, and Justin Roberts looking dapper; from left, Square One President and CEO Joan Kagan, Christine Maiwald of Renaissance Advisors, Karen Tetrault of the Economic Development Council of Western Mass., Werner Maiwald of Renaissance Advisors, and Kristine Allard, Jenise Katalina, and Joni-Beck Brewer, all with Square One; Joan Kagan and her husband, Dr. Steve Levine; Square One’s Chief Family Services officer, Joni Beck-Brewer, and husband, Bruce Brewer; Square One event volunteers Samantha Baker, Kelsey Allard, and Grace McConnell, all sophomores at Minnechaug High School in Wilbraham. (Photos by Deb Hanna Photography)
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Company Notebook

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United Financial Announces Q1 Earnings, Dividend

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company reported net income of $13.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, compared to net income for the linked quarter of $14.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. The company reported net income of $11.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. “Over the last three consecutive quarters, United Financial Bancorp Inc. has averaged a return on average assets of 0.87% and a return on average tangible common equity of 10.89%, as the company continues to make progress on its four key objectives communicated in April 2016,” said William Crawford IV, CEO of the company and the bank. Assets totaled $6.70 billion at March 31, 2017 and increased $97.1 million, or 1.5%, from $6.60 billion at Dec. 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017, total loans were $4.94 billion, representing an increase of $42.3 million, or 0.9%, from the linked quarter. Changes to loan balances during the first quarter of 2017 were highlighted by a $44.6 million, or 6.2%, increase in commercial business loans and a $16.6 million, or 4.0%, increase in owner-occupied commercial real-estate loans. Total residential mortgages increased during the first quarter of 2017 by $11.2 million, or 1.0%. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $6.3 million, or 6.9%, during the linked quarter, while the available for sale securities portfolio increased by $32.3 million, or 3.1%. Deposits totaled $4.79 billion at March 31, 2017 and increased by $79.2 million, or 1.7%, from $4.71 billion at December 31, 2016. In the first quarter of 2017, money-market deposit accounts increased $157.2 million, or 12.9%, and NOW checking deposits increased $39.2 million, or 7.9%, from the linked quarter, reflective of a seasonal increase in municipal deposits and successful new account acquisition. These increases were offset by a $110.1 million, or 6.3%, decrease in certificates of deposit, some of which migrated to money market deposit accounts. The board of directors declared a cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2017 and payable on May 10, 2017. This dividend equates to a 2.73% annualized yield based on the $17.58 average closing price of the company’s common stock in the first quarter of 2017. The company has paid dividends for 44 consecutive quarters.

Johnson & Hill Partners with Family Business Center

AMHERST — The Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley has been helping family-owned and closely held companies from around Western Mass since 1994, through a series of educational dinner forums and morning workshops, roundtables and customized consults. The center’s strategic partners contribute to that professional development in the areas of accounting, banking, leadership, insurance, wealth management, staffing, and law, and BusinessWest is the media partner for the center. Now Johnson & Hill Staffing will be taking on the role of the FBC’s staffing sponsor-partner. “As a longtime member of the FBC, we are excited to move into the role of sponsor/partner in our continued support of family business across the Pioneer Valley,” said Andrea Hill-Cataldo, president. “As specialists who staff anything from short-term needs to key direct hire roles in administrative, accounting and finance, legal, and professional settings, the Johnson & Hill team collectively brings decades of staffing insight to the table. Our goal is to provide members of the FBC with that insight to help them evaluate new and innovative ways of acquiring the talent that will drive their business forward.” The schedule of educational events for the Family Business Center is at fambizpv.com.

Berkshire Bank Receives Six Marketing Awards

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank was recently honored with six awards for community engagement and marketing of leading-edge products. The bank was recognized at the Financial Marketing Awards in Newport, R.I. and the New England Financial Marketing Awards in Burlington, Mass.; both events took place in March. The Financial Marketing Awards are the oldest financial awards in New England. The program honors banks and credit unions for creative marketing and branding efforts, while the Community Champion Award recognizes a bank or credit union for the difference they make in the community. Berkshire received recognition in the following categories:

• Community Champion Award – Gold for Pittsfield Public Schools attendance billboard;

• Loan Award – Silver for home-equity campaign; and

• Deposit Award – Bronze for Leap Year deposit campaign.

The New England Financial Marketing Assoc. has a diverse membership representing financial institutions with assets ranging from less than $500 million to more than $5 billion. Its annual awards program honors banks and credit unions in the New England states for creative marketing, branding, and community efforts. Berkshire received recognition in the following categories:

• Overall Community Service – 2nd Place for Xtraordinary Day campaign;

• In-Branch Design – 2nd Place for Mid-Atlantic region branch design; and

• Customer Service – 2nd Place for Game Plan point of sale.

Pride Stores Partners with Local Beer Brand White Lion

SPRINGFIELD — White Lion Brewing continues to root itself as Springfield’s craft-beer brand. Pride Stores, which has a beer and wine selection in five of its 30 locations, will feature White Lion as the preferred local beer brand. “The partnership is part of Pride Stores’ commitment to the local community,” said David Horgan, director of Advertising. White Lion has accounts throughout Massachusetts, but company President Raymond Berry said “there is no better feeling than knowing local decision makers like Pride Stores want to be part of our growth. This partnership will put the brand and our portfolio in front of people daily. Both companies are committed to the city and surrounding communities.” The stores will carry White Lion’s portfolio of bottled and soon-to-be-released canned products.

HMC Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has once again earned an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group, ranking it among the safest hospitals in the U.S. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the first and only national healthcare rating focused on errors, accidents, and infections. The program has been assigning letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the U.S. since 2012. Holyoke Medical Center was one of 823 hospitals to receive an ‘A’ ranking among the safest hospitals in the U.S. “This is the third consecutive ‘A’ rating for Holyoke Medical Center. As a free-standing, independent community hospital, we must rely on providing our patients with the safest, highest-quality, affordable care possible, and we appreciate our staff who join us every day in being dedicated to our mission,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Inc.

Sunshine Village Earns CARF Accreditation

CHICOPEE — The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced that Sunshine Village has been accredited for a period of three years for its day-habilitation, employment-services, and day-services programs. The latest accreditation is the 10th consecutive successful three-year Accreditation given to Sunshine Village by the international accrediting body. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization. An organization receiving a three-year accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality. CARF accreditation is a useful tool to determine the best organization for services. Specifically, the organization was tested against 856 standards in areas including leadership, strategic planning, financial planning, input from people served, risk management, health and safety, human resources, technology, rights of people served, accessibility, and performance improvement, as well as quality individualized services and supports. In the past ten years, this achievement indicates Sunshine Village’s well-established pattern and commitment to practice excellence. “I am so proud that Sunshine Village has again been recognized by CARF with their highest level of accreditation,” said Gina Kos, executive director for Sunshine Village. “This is an outstanding achievement, and it shows that the organization meets our mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities. Every day, more than 230 staff work hard to achieve that mission — and this accreditation is validation of that. It shows that we do deliver on the promise of a great day — and that our employees truly shine.” Now in its 50th year, Sunshine Village is a nonprofit organization with a main campus in Chicopee and additional sites in Chicopee, Springfield, Three Rivers, and Westfield. It has been providing day services for adults with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, since 1967.

Mary Ann’s Dance and More Announces Relocation

EASTHAMPTON — Mary Ann’s Dance and More, a local dance-apparel store, announced it will be moving to its new home on Route 10 in Easthampton on July 1. The company will move to 396 Main St., the former home of Fit Body. The location offers easier parking, a more friendly shopping experience, better accessibility, and the ability to host more in-store events. In January, the company launched its app on Google Play and the App Store. It will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary in August. Mary Ann’s Dance and More offers customers dance supplies, including apparel and accessories, as well as novelty and gift items. An active business in the community, the company is recognized as a consistent sponsor of various local organizations.

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

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GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.easthamptonchamber.org

(413) 527-9414

• May 11: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Amy’s Place Bar & Grill, 80 Cottage St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Easthampton Savings Bank.

• June 6: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m. “Move the Mountain” with the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce, hosted by New City Brewery, 180 Pleasant St., Easthampton. Sponsored by Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc. and Westfield Bank.

• June 28: Speaker Breakfast: “Why Ping-pong Tables Do Not Define Your Business Culture,” 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Williston Northampton School, 19 Payson Ave., Easthampton. Featured guest speaker: Tim Retting of Cincinnati-based InTrust. Sponsored by BusinessWest, Easthampton Savings Bank, Finck & Perras Insurance Agency Inc., Innovative Business Systems Inc., United Personnel, and Williston Northampton School.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com

(413) 584-1900

• May 5: Spring Swizzle Auction, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Hosted by Eastside Grill, Strong Ave., Northampton. Cost: $75. Purchase tickets at www.chamberspringswizzle.com.

• May 10: May Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Goggins Real Estate, 79 King St., Northampton. Sponsors: Applied Mortgage, Greenfield Community College Foundation, MassDevelopment, and Northeast Solar. Networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• May 11: “Google Analytics,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by SCORE of Western Mass. What is Google Analytics? A free, powerful analytics tool that provides reports showing how visitors found your website and what they did when they got there. It measures the effectiveness of your online and offline marketing campaigns. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. Cost: free.

• May 18: “Intro To QuickBooks,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. This session will cover setting up a new company, invoicing and receiving payments, writing checks, and paying bills. The session will end with a brief introduction to and overview of reports. It is suitable for those who have recently started using QuickBooks and those planning to use it. This session is taught on the PC desktop version, but the basic principles of QuickBooks remain the same for the Windows, Macintosh, and online versions of the program. Be aware that specific details of how to accomplish a task or available features may differ on the different versions, and these differences will not be covered. It is not required, but if you have a laptop or tablet and have QuickBooks installed, you may bring it and follow along. Note: this workshop is designed for training on the basics of QuickBooks and is not intended to troubleshoot problems individuals may currently be experiencing. Those types of questions are better suited to a one-on-one consulting session. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

• June 7: June Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at ConVino, 101 Armory St, Northampton. Sponsors: Keiter Builders and MassDevelopment. Networking event. Cost: $10 for members.

• June 23: “Microsoft Excel: Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts,” 9-11 a.m., at the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, 99 Pleasant St., Northampton. Presented by Pioneer Training. Pre-registration is required; space is limited. To register, visit [email protected]. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org

(413) 568-1618

• May 1: Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, May Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 South Broad St., Westfield. Join us for our monthly Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. This event is free and open to the public. Call the chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count.

• May 5: “What to Expect at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination,” 8:30-10 a.m., hosted by Holiday Inn Express, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Imagine one afternoon an envelope from the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) arrives in the mail. You are filled with dread as you discover that a former employee has filed a complaint alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Now what? Join Attorney Timothy Netkovick of Royal, P.C. for a workshop to discuss what to expect at the MCAD. Cost: free for members, $30 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door or in advance). Light refreshments will be served. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• May 10: May After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. Cost: free for members, $10 for non-members (cash or credit paid at the door). Refreshments will be served, and a 50/50 raffle will benefit the chamber’s CSF – Dollars for Scholars fund. Online registration is available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

• May 22: The chamber’s 56th annual golf tournament, 10 a.m., the Ranch Golf Club, Southwick. Sponsors: Whip City Fiber, SealRyt Corp., Westfield Bank, Baystate Noble Hospital. Along with a round of golf, bid at the live auction to benefit three $500 student scholarships and win some raffles. Online registration, along with information on sponsorships and foursomes, are available at www.westfieldbiz.org. For more information, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.springfieldregionalchamber.com

(413) 755-1310

• May 3: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. Featuring Peter Sokolowski, Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, who will speak about trending words, Merriam-Webster’s sassy tweets, and some of the 1,000 new words recently added to the dictionary. Cost: $22.50 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members in advance ($35 at the door).

• May 10: Lunch ‘n’ Learn, “The Trump Effect: Potential Impact on Employer Mandates,” 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Presented by attorney Amelia Holstrom of Skoler, Abbott & Presser. Cost: $25 for members in advance ($30 at the door), $35 for non-members ($40 at the door).

• May 17: Speed Networking, 3:30-5 p.m., hosted by Lattitude, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for non-members in advance ($35 at the door).

• May 23: Professional Women’s Chamber Woman of the Year Celebration, 5:30 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern Carriage House, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.

• May 30: Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., hosted by TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Cost: $15 for members ($20 at the door), $25 for non-members in advance ($30 at the door).

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online for events at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com

(413) 426-3880

• May 3: Wicked Wednesday and grand re-opening, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Curry Printing/Fast Signs, West Springfield. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events, hosted by various businesses and restaurants, that bring members and non-members together to network in a laid-back atmosphere. For more information about this event, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or register at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 10: Job Fair 2017, 3-7 p.m., hosted by Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam. The town of Agawam and the West of the River Chamber will be hosting a local job fair. West Springfield and Agawam businesses, along with other employment opportunities, will be showcased. This event is free and open to the public. To be a participating vendor, register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

• May 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude in West Springfield. Members or 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 lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately the day of the event. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information or to register, visit www.westoftheriverchamber.com or contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].

Agenda

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Agenda Departments

Stroke Assoc. Forum for Survivors, Caregivers

May 3: May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the American Stroke Assoc., a division of the American Heart Assoc., will once again host a forum open to stroke survivors and their caregivers. The 2017 Pioneer Valley Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Forum, “The Future Belongs to Those Who Dream,” will take place at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the day will include exhibitors, local healthcare providers, and stroke survivors who will educate and share information. The forum will once again be hosted by Boston comedian and American Stroke Assoc. supporter Chris Tabb, whose family has been personally touched by stroke. The Pioneer Valley Stroke Forum is open to the public, and admission is $5, which will include a light breakfast and heart-healthy lunch. For tickets, call the American Heart Assoc. local office at (203) 303-3373.

Kentucky Derby Fund-raiser for Square One

May 6: The Colony Club in Springfield will the setting for hats, horses and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate the 143nd annual Kentucky Derby. Presented by the Gaudreau Group and Northeast IT, with sponsorship support from Nuvo Bank, American International College (AIC), the Colony Club and others, the event, starting at 4:30 p.m., will raise much-needed funds for Square One’s programs and services. Tickets cost $45 in advance and $50 at the door. The event will include big-screen monitors to enjoy the race, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and a complimentary mint julep. Prizes will be awarded for the best Derby attire. Tickets may be purchased via Eventbrite or by calling Heather at Inspired Marketing at (413) 303-0101.

Women Build Week

May 6-14: Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) and future Habitat homeowners will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week. The event invites women to help make a difference and devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week. In the Upper Hill neighborhood of Springfield, volunteers will work to frame the exterior walls on the first floor of the house as well as tackle interior walls and prep to start the second floor. This year, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity will be kicking off its new construction in Springfield as part of National Women Build Week. In support of Women Build Week and Mother’s Day, an annual fund-raising event, Men Can Cook, will be held on May 9, and several men, including local business owners, Habitat board members, and others, will volunteer as chefs and waiters to put on an evening of food and fun to honor the women in their lives.

‘Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage’

May 10: As part of the ongoing BusinessWest and HCN Lecture Series, Comcast Business will host an informative program titled “Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage. The event is part of a series of lectures, panel discussions, and presentations that address timely and important business information. This is an opportunity to meet industry leaders and network with area business professionals. “Big Data … Your Strategic Advantage” will be presented by Dennis Perlot, vice President, Enterprise Architecture at CleanSlate Centers, and former ‘technology evangelist’ at Microsoft and BI specialist master at Deloitte. It will take place at La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress St., Springfield. Perlot will address how other organizations are using their data to provide them with a competitive advantage. Attendees will learn how data can be analyzed for insights that lead to better decisions and strategic business moves. On-site parking is available. Registration is scheduled for 7:15 to 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast and Perlot’s presentation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. RSVP by Tuesday, May 2 HERE.

Lunch ‘n’ Learn on the ‘Trump Effect’

May 10: Skoler, Abbott & Presser will present a talk on how Trump administration mandates could potentially affect employers at the Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lattitude restaurant, 1338 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Attorney Amelia Holstrom will discuss recent developments and her predictions about what may happen at both the state and federal levels under the new administration and what it could mean for employers. Holstrom will talk about what is happening with the Affordable Care Act and steps Massachusetts may be taking while the issue is sorted out at the federal level, the potential for paid family leave both at the state and federal levels, and her predictions regarding trends in the enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirements, including the new EEO-1 requirements. She will also address what employers should be watching for relative to medical marijuana and what an employer’s current legal rights are, and her predictions for labor-relations developments under the new National Labor Relations Board. Reservations for the Lunch ‘n’ Learn are $25 for members ($30 at the door) and $35 for general admission ($40 at the door). Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com or by e-mailing Jessica Hill at [email protected].

Film and Media Exchange

May 12: Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) will partner with Vitec Videocom to bring their nationally touring ‘Roadshow’ to the Sheraton Springfield from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This will be BFMC’s 4th Film and Media Exchange — a “Day 2 Play” — with workshops and an exhibit hall showcasing the latest in production equipment. The event will focus on cost-effective production techniques designed for anyone in broadcasting, filmmaking, photography, communications, and marketing. The exchange also includes lunch, a keynote speech, and networking opportunities with others in the industry. For more info on programs and tickets, contact BFMC at berkshirefilm.org or (413) 528-4223.

Continued Excellence Award Nomination Deadline

May 12: There’s still time to nominate someone for the Continued Excellence Award, as BusinessWest will accept nominations through Friday, May 12. The winner of the award will be unveiled at the magazine’s 40 Under Forty gala on June 22. Two years ago, BusinessWest inaugurated the award to recognize past 40 Under Forty honorees who had significantly built on their achievements since they were honored. The first two winners were Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, and Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, president of Allergy and Immunology Associates of Western Mass. and chief of Allergy and Immunology at Baystate Medical Center. Candidates must hail from 40 Under Forty classes 2007 to 2016 and will be judged on qualities including outstanding leadership, dedicated community involvement, professional achievement, and ability to inspire. The award’s presenting sponsor is Northwestern Mutual. The nomination form is available HERE. For your convenience, a list of the past nine 40 Under Forty classes may be found HERE.

40 Under Forty

June 22: The 11th annual 40 Under Forty award program, staged by BusinessWest, will be held at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke, honoring 40 of the region’s rising stars under 40 years old. An independent panel of judges has chosen the winners, and their stories are told in the April 17 issue and at businesswest.com. The event is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual (presenting sponsor), PeoplesBank (presenting sponsor), Moriarty & Primack, Health New England, the Gaudreau Group, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Six-Point Creative Works, Renew.Calm, and the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield. Tickets cost $75. A limited number of tables are available, and some individual and standing-room-only tickets are also available, but are expected to sell out quickly. To purchase tickets, call (413) 781-8600.

Court Dockets

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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 SUPERIOR COURT

Patrick Connelly v. New Beginnings Retail, LLC d/b/a Shop Therapy
Allegation: Failure to pay overtime wages: $31,355.60
Filed: 3/20/17

Yankee Home Improvement Inc. v. Jonathan Moore and Brandolini Construction, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $2.3 million
Filed: 3/17/17

Matthew Leary v. AMP Electrical Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract: $25,000+
Filed: 3/20/17

Magali Medina v. Peabody Properties Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $40,000
Filed: 3/23/17

Michael Morin v. Home Depot USA Inc., USM Inc., and Grant Services Inc.
Allegation: Neglience causing personal injury and property damage: $27,860.87
Filed: 3/23/17

Michael DiRoma v. The Stop and Shop Supermarket Co. Inc.
Allegation: Slip and fall causing injury: $61,627.80
Filed: 3/28/17

Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. Inc. v. Pouliot’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Allegation: Monies owed for goods sold and delivered: $84,508.87
Filed: 3/28/17

HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COURT

Carl Lounder v. Thomas Crossman d/b/a Crossman Properties
Allegation: Non-payment of overtime wages: $4,232.81
Filed: 3/21/17

HAMPSHIRE SUPERIOR COURT

Patrick Connelly v. New Beginnings Retail, LLC d/b/a Shop Therapy
Allegation: Failure to pay overtime wages: $31,355.60
Filed: 3/28/17

Marlene P. Barnett as administratrix of the estate of William D. Barnett a/k/a William D. Barnett Jr. v. David E. Lawton and Lashway Lumber Inc.
Allegation: Wrongful death, motor-vehicle collision with tractor-trailer
Filed: 3/28/17

Debra M. Budrewicz, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Ronald E. Madejewski v. Steven Robinson d/b/a Robinson Properties
Allegation: Breach of contract, negligence: $200,000
Filed: 4/3/17

Building Permits

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Building Permits Departments

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

EASTHAMPTON

Eastworks, LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$10,000 — Continue walls to ceiling for Puzzled Escape Games

Eastworks, LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$30,725 — Install 10 storefront windows

Eastworks, LLP
116 Pleasant St.
$14,000 — Construct wall for Media Center

Interland Real Estate, LLC
180 Pleasant St.
$13,000 — Install partitions to create office space

Riverside Industries Inc.
1 Cottage St.
$69,500 — Replace roofing on two buildings

EAST LONGMEADOW

Cornerstone Church
15 Kibbe Road
$22,779.48 — Windows and siding

East Longmeadow Housing Authority
39 Wood Ave.
$65,988 — Interior and exterior rehab

GREENFIELD

American Tower Corp.
180 Country Club Road
$35,000 — Swap antennas and add radio heads and other equipment to existing AT&T tower

Clinical & Support Options
140-144 High St.
$2,800 — Rebuild ramp

Donoghue Realty Inc.
238 Main St.
$6,000 — Create storage area and reinforce platform for lightweight storage

Franklin County Community Development Corp.
324 Wells St.
$500 — Fire protection

Greenfield Corporate Center, LLC
1012 Munson St.
$8,000 — Remodeling for commercial office

HADLEY

Pearsons NCS
300 Venture Way
$9,000 — HVAC renovation

Pyramid Mall of Hadley Newco, LLC
367 Russell St.
$352,900 — Various renovations at Planet Fitness

LUDLOW

Charter Spectrum
433 Center St.
$6,000 — Illuminated sign

Site Acquisitions
1 State St.
$30,000 — Cell tower alterations

Beverly Tokarz
109-113 Sewall St.
$7,000 — Reshingle roof

NORTHAMPTON

American Tower Corp.
254 Old Wilson Road
$20,000 — Install three new cellular antennas and related equipment

Bermor Limited Partnership
180 Main St.
$5,600 — Remove partitions

Building 8 Brewing
320 Riverside Dr.
$2,000 — Illuminated wall sign

FMC Assoc.
190 Nonotuck St.
$10,000 — Install handicap openers to front lobby doors

Greenfield Savings Bank
207 Main St.
$26,700 — Install two new windows, new HVAC furnace, basement partition, and toilet room

Nonotuck Mill, LLC
296 Nonotuck St.
$12,000 — Construct interior partitions, wooden platform, insulation, and ceiling finish

Smith College
71 Dryads Green
$17,900 — Roofing

Thornes Marketplace, LLC
150 Main St.
$70,000 — Renovation and alterations of existing first-floor restroom facilities

PALMER

Camp Ramah in New England
39 Bennett St.
$20,000 — Repair or replace floors in the bathrooms of 14 cabins

Pride Limited Partnership Inc.
1045 Thorndike St.
$65,000 — Improvements to create a dental office

SPRINGFIELD

3455 Main Street Associates
3455 Main St.
$750,000 — Interior renovation to second-floor medical office space

3500 Main St., LLP
3550 Main St.
$15,000 — Demolish partition in medical office suite

Linden Towers, LLC
310 Stafford St.
$10,000 — Remove and replace two rooftop antennas, install remote radio unit

Peter Martins
1048 Wilbraham Road
$350,000 — Build a Dunkin’ Donuts

Armand Roy
830 Liberty St.
$90,000 — Install roof-mounted wireless communications facility

Union Station
55 Frank B. Murray St.
$97,000 — Renovate a tenant space for a Dunkin’ Donuts

WARE

Owl’s Nest, LLC
250 South St.
$60,000 — Install basement partitions and remodel baths and kitchens in four units

Wilmington Savings Bank
23 Walnut St.
$11,000 — Strip and re-roof, repair front porch

WESTFIELD

Armbrook Senior Living, LLC
551 North Road
$10,000 — Insulation and drywall

Cumberland Farms Inc.
69 Main St.
$14,850 — Re-roof structure

Whip City Investments, LLC
798 Airport Industrial Park Road
$108,000 — Construct an accessory building

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Islamic Center of Western Mass.
377 Amostown Road
$59,905 — Install wheelchair lift

J & N Salema Family Limited Partnership
2068 Riverdale St.
$6,500 — Charging station at Dunkin’ Donuts

Springfield Country Club
1375 Elm St.
$8,500 — Remove partition walls and erect new walls

WILBRAHAM

Ampersand Collins Hydro, LLC
176 Cottage Ave.
$8,870 — Construct a fire-separation wall

Wilbraham Housing Authority
2 Ridgewood Road
$6,620.75 — Repair front wall from car strike

Real Estate Transactions

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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

820 Conway Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $233,000
Buyer: Jonathan R. Williams
Seller: Williams INT
Date: 03/31/17

912 Creamery Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Marley Engvall
Seller: John L. Perkins
Date: 03/21/17

CHARLEMONT

56 Potter Road
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Nicholas Bilgri
Seller: Keith R. Obert
Date: 03/31/17

COLRAIN

Avery Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Ralph Aurelia
Seller: Call INT
Date: 03/23/17

268 Jacksonville Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Terri H. Finkel
Seller: Scott R. Sylvester
Date: 03/29/17

Old Avery Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $124,500
Buyer: Ralph Aurelia
Seller: Call INT
Date: 03/23/17

DEERFIELD

1 Steam Mill Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ann M. Colo
Seller: Theodore M. Russo
Date: 03/29/17

168 Whately Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Tyler A. Hersom
Seller: Susan L. Hacker
Date: 03/21/17

16 Yankee Candle Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $13,000,000
Buyer: Yankee Candle Way LLC
Seller: Deerfield Yankee Candle
Date: 03/28/17

27 Yankee Candle Way
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $13,000,000
Buyer: Yankee Candle Way LLC
Seller: Deerfield Yankee Candle
Date: 03/28/17

ERVING

28 Forest St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Glenn T. McCrory
Seller: James D. Paulin
Date: 03/27/17

10 Wells St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Brody L. Misiun
Seller: George G. Johnson
Date: 03/24/17

GREENFIELD

637 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Allison B. Henry
Seller: Kristen Johnson
Date: 03/31/17

12 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Noah H. Diamond
Seller: Allison B. Henry
Date: 03/31/17

104 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: KB 104 Federal LLC
Seller: Christopher J. Ethier
Date: 03/22/17

16 Forest Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Giver
Seller: Mary E. McGarrah
Date: 03/24/17

39 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Joan R. Schwartz
Seller: Bruce G. Douglass
Date: 03/22/17

62 James St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Keith E. Fernet
Seller: John P. Nee
Date: 03/31/17

41 Madison Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Dedinas
Seller: Alan P. Dedinas
Date: 03/20/17

23 Pleasant St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Heather L. Quinn
Seller: Evan S. Childress
Date: 03/27/17

LEVERETT

416 Long Plain Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Linda S. Delcastilho
Date: 03/24/17

MONTAGUE

6 Bridge St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Daniel L. Healey
Date: 03/31/17

214 Millers Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Tyler M. Peters
Seller: Linda M. Vight
Date: 03/31/17

44 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $179,500
Buyer: Keith R. Parenteau
Seller: Megan R. Glabach
Date: 03/31/17

NORTHFIELD

730 Old Wendell Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Marshall E. Royce
Seller: Peter J. Blackmore
Date: 03/31/17

ORANGE

395 Jones Cemetery Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jonathan J. Hastings
Seller: Philip J. Hastings RET
Date: 03/23/17

30 Meadow Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Ashley Manley
Seller: Haughton, Reginald C., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

344 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Mchugh
Seller: William J. Donovan
Date: 03/24/17

SHELBURNE

32 Severance St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: James F. Smith
Seller: Roberta E. Milner
Date: 03/27/17

SUNDERLAND

242 North Silver Lane
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Michael S. Wan
Seller: Mildred A. Ralicki IRT
Date: 03/31/17

WENDELL

11 Wendell Depot Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Janet Mankowsky
Seller: Robert Shulman
Date: 03/20/17

WHATELY

394 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Sheila A. Wentzel
Seller: Nancy A. Capen
Date: 03/27/17

113 River Road
Whately, MA 01373
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joshua C. Coates
Seller: Walter F. Letourneau
Date: 03/27/17

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

75 Belvidere Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Paul M. Sandy
Seller: Kenneth Modzelesky
Date: 03/27/17

29 Briarcliff Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Thomas M. Roberts
Seller: Edwin J. Adamski
Date: 03/24/17

19 Brookline Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $197,000
Buyer: Taylor N Hartmann
Seller: Amy R. Smith
Date: 03/24/17

62 Cambridge St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Deborah M. Leonczyk
Seller: Charles E. Ritter
Date: 03/27/17

19 Cherry St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $151,700
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Michael A. Santos
Date: 03/22/17

317 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Douglas H. Clark
Seller: John Lesik
Date: 03/31/17

18 Deer Run Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $268,600
Buyer: Sinan Turan
Seller: Samuel Hurley
Date: 03/20/17

20 Denise Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Kevin M. Wyman
Seller: Clifford Packer
Date: 03/30/17

80 Elbert Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Keith M. Garvey
Seller: Laurance R. Andrews
Date: 03/31/17

13 Frank St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Christopher D. Bonneau
Seller: Mario C. Sotolotto
Date: 03/31/17

94 Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: J. Norbert Properties LLC
Seller: Giordano Building Inc.
Date: 03/20/17

Garden St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: J. Norbert Properties LLC
Seller: Richard S. Thomas
Date: 03/20/17

91 Raymond Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Michael Lim
Seller: Jammie E. Perry
Date: 03/24/17

804-806 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Kevin D. Ghareeb
Seller: Patch, Susan, (Estate)
Date: 03/27/17

180 Southwick St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Smith
Seller: Donald R. Silkey
Date: 03/24/17

75 Spruce Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: Timothy M. Davis
Seller: Lee E. Smith
Date: 03/27/17

BLANDFORD

24 Sperry Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $218,500
Buyer: 24 Sperry Road Land Trust
Seller: Brian D. Boisseau
Date: 03/20/17

BRIMFIELD

30 Haynes Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Armand H. Dimo
Seller: Adams, Susan L., (Estate)
Date: 03/28/17

35 Oakwood Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Michael A. Goodwin
Seller: George Markopoulos
Date: 03/31/17

CHESTER

9 Lynes Road
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Deborah A. Ashton
Seller: Diane Paquette
Date: 03/24/17

CHICOPEE

88 Ashgrove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Peter A. Haas
Seller: Goyette, Claire L., (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

58 Ashmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $127,500
Buyer: Kimberly A. Dziedzic
Seller: Manning, Roger E., (Estate)
Date: 03/23/17

13 Bonneta Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Matthew R. Phillips
Seller: Lisa J. Thomas
Date: 03/27/17

63 Bourbeau St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Cady L. Spencer
Seller: Robert J. Wrzesinski
Date: 03/24/17

275 Broadway St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Jeira Castro
Seller: Ashe, Helen P., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/17

130 Catherine St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Michael J. Bourbeau
Seller: Bryan J. Szymczyk
Date: 03/24/17

174 Champagne Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jennifer L. Cardinal
Seller: Michael L. Kerley
Date: 03/31/17

359 Dale St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $2,650,000
Buyer: Briarwood 16 LLC
Seller: Chateau Harmonie Apts. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

27 Dunn St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Andrew J. Jacques
Seller: Todd J. Kasperowski
Date: 03/31/17

22 East Street Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $161,470
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: John A. Dussault
Date: 03/22/17

75 Falmouth Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Timothy P. Murphy
Seller: Laura E. Carmody
Date: 03/24/17

646 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Fazi LLC
Seller: Grattan Bld LLC
Date: 03/24/17

190 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $157,900
Buyer: Marek Boryczka
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

99 Jean Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $234,450
Buyer: Abdulrahman Addy
Seller: John Marques
Date: 03/30/17

71 Laramee St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $145,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Debra Himmelreich
Date: 03/21/17

32 Macek Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: James A. Stefanik
Seller: Frances M. Morawiec
Date: 03/21/17

82 Madison St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: HLR Home Inc.
Seller: Lucille D. Harland
Date: 03/23/17

21 Marble Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $165,900
Buyer: Matthew J. Crowley
Seller: John R. Crowley
Date: 03/31/17

78 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Robert J. Wrzesinski
Seller: Jonathan Scully
Date: 03/24/17

70 Rich St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Dana C. Rhicard
Seller: Petros Mirisis
Date: 03/31/17

17 Saint Jacques Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Casa Bonita Apartments
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

19 Smith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $208,650
Buyer: Joseph S. Grab
Seller: Janusz Kosciolek
Date: 03/31/17

EAST LONGMEADOW

128 Allen St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: JPMT Realty LLC
Seller: Vincenzo Montefusco
Date: 03/20/17

Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Chad P. Herrick
Seller: George W. Wegman
Date: 03/28/17

60 Helen Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $151,001
Buyer: Olmstead RT
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/23/17

11 Oak Brook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $239,900
Buyer: Gabriel E. Sanchez
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

92 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $142,400
Buyer: Amy Kloss
Seller: Marla J. Shelasky
Date: 03/20/17

238 Pleasant St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: Tiffany Sanchez
Seller: Jacqueline L. Evans
Date: 03/31/17

232 Prospect St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $332,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Kehoe
Seller: Lorraine Eastman
Date: 03/31/17

40 Redin Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Edward C. Corl
Seller: Sandra J. Wheeler
Date: 03/30/17

25 Somerset St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Sean F. Merrigan
Seller: Nasman, Ernest O., (Estate)
Date: 03/23/17

65 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,013
Buyer: Timothy P. Marquis
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/24/17

110 Wood Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Richard R. Pinkman
Seller: Constitution Properties
Date: 03/31/17

GRANVILLE

441 North Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $190,966
Buyer: RBS Financial Products
Seller: Eugene G. Slack
Date: 03/28/17

198 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Ruth M. Hauff
Date: 03/31/17

HAMPDEN

8 Mohawk Dr.
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: John R. Roden
Seller: Robert J. Gossman
Date: 03/22/17

84 North Monson Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Brenda M. Scungio
Seller: Austin P. O’Toole
Date: 03/31/17

175 Stafford Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Susan A. Delrosso
Seller: Steven Balut
Date: 03/24/17

HOLLAND

8 Amber Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Renee Murphy
Seller: Karen A. Raymond
Date: 03/31/17

58 Leno Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Justus M. Gevry
Seller: Country Bank For Savings
Date: 03/22/17

HOLYOKE

31 Bayberry Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $217,000
Buyer: Dennis K. Schall
Seller: Anne O. Murphy
Date: 03/22/17

127 Congress Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Hayward D. Jones
Seller: Efrain Cosme
Date: 03/22/17

30 Harvard St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Nancy H. Adams
Seller: Hastings, Kimball, (Estate)
Date: 03/24/17

8-10 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Ivan Carrasquillo
Seller: Michael W. Lapalme
Date: 03/31/17

17 Winterberry Circle
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Eliane D. Gauthier IRT
Seller: Leon M. Beauchemin
Date: 03/31/17

LONGMEADOW

214 Captain Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $311,000
Buyer: Christina Ly
Seller: Chi-Ping Wang
Date: 03/31/17

81 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $182,637
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Leigh Cherkas
Date: 03/27/17

36 Magnolia Circle
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: William J. Dupont
Seller: Estelle A. Gross
Date: 03/21/17

64 Meadowlark Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Andrea S. Martin
Seller: Tai W. Kang
Date: 03/24/17

LUDLOW

88 Cedar St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Devan M. Curry
Seller: Karen Pestaina
Date: 03/31/17

972 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Evelyne M. Cuipenski
Seller: Sapphire Property Dev. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

152 Edison Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $276,000
Buyer: James Footit
Seller: Martin J. Murphy
Date: 03/24/17

51-53 Greenwich St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Bank Of New York Mellon
Seller: Cheryl A. Cronin
Date: 03/22/17

7 Highland Place
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Megan M. Chastain
Seller: Clarissa P. Tsim
Date: 03/24/17

Holyoke St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Pauldin LLC
Seller: Gilmar Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/17

31 Nash Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Pelletier
Seller: William P. Hogan
Date: 03/20/17

133 Pond St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Bethany N Williams
Seller: Paul R. Racine
Date: 03/27/17

109 Ray St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: John A. Beaver
Seller: Jennifer L. St.Marie
Date: 03/21/17

170 Ridgeview Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kenneth Massey
Seller: Carol A. Girard
Date: 03/24/17

128 Swan Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Kathleen Sweeney
Seller: Jakub Kopec
Date: 03/24/17

281 Westerly Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Samuel Hurley
Seller: Elke A. Greenwood
Date: 03/20/17

18 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Laura J. Galloway
Seller: Brooke Surran
Date: 03/31/17

360 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Jing C. Wei
Seller: Caitlin M. Clark
Date: 03/27/17

MONSON

59 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Steven K. Meher
Seller: Ronald L. Poremba
Date: 03/30/17

100 Peck Brothers Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Daniel Alves
Seller: Pennymac Loan Services
Date: 03/30/17

1 Robbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Alison T. Zaikowski
Seller: Daniel C. Pippin
Date: 03/30/17

123 Stebbins Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $183,665
Buyer: Kelsey L. Millier
Seller: Carrie A. Terpening
Date: 03/20/17

33 Washington St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Fortier
Seller: Daniel S. Baer
Date: 03/31/17

PALMER

Ains Manor Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Palmer Crystal Lake LLC
Seller: Southbridge Savings Bank
Date: 03/23/17

2 Breckenridge St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Palmer DG LLC
Seller: Kathleen J. Pelletier
Date: 03/20/17

4486 High St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $151,900
Buyer: Eric J. Chartier
Seller: Frank J. Cyran
Date: 03/31/17

2 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Marcin A. Wszolek
Seller: Steven R. Tetreault
Date: 03/31/17

749 River St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $252,417
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: John T. Innarelli
Date: 03/21/17

1226-1230 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: South Middlesex Non Profit
Seller: Richard G. Primavera
Date: 03/31/17

3050-3052 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Michael J. Mastriani
Seller: Christensen, Sharon, (Estate)
Date: 03/28/17

89 Shearer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $137,500
Buyer: Amanda Taylor
Seller: John F. Davis
Date: 03/31/17

416 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Patrick J. Austin
Seller: Michael R. Austin
Date: 03/31/17

30-32 Squier St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Christopher Falero
Seller: Michael J. Russo
Date: 03/20/17

RUSSELL

34 West Main St.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Matthew Gelinas
Seller: Karl R. Dagenais
Date: 03/31/17

SOUTHWICK

173 Berkshire Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $255,500
Buyer: June M. Wilby
Seller: Kenneth Eggleston
Date: 03/27/17

151 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $116,830
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Eben C. Willey
Date: 03/27/17

22 Southwick Hill #22
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $349,900
Buyer: Amy L. Starling
Seller: 20 Depot Square LLC
Date: 03/31/17

SPRINGFIELD

268 Arnold Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Norman Davey
Seller: John V. Zielinski
Date: 03/31/17

769-771 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Suranthey Panton
Seller: Maria Maragoudakis
Date: 03/31/17

11 Bethel St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $147,300
Buyer: Lisbette Perez
Seller: Paula Lapolice
Date: 03/31/17

82 Birchland Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $128,800
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: John T. Andras
Date: 03/28/17

28 Bither St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $134,900
Buyer: Jayza M. Jimenez
Seller: Andros, Catherine, (Estate)
Date: 03/22/17

354 Central St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Magdiel Colon
Seller: Viva Development LLC
Date: 03/30/17

252 Christopher Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Gregory C. Flechsig
Seller: Earl D. Baidy
Date: 03/28/17

240-242 College St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Miche Mede
Seller: Charmaine Stephens
Date: 03/31/17

130 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $125,962
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Ann Hurley
Date: 03/21/17

37 Dorchester St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Joshua M. Gonzalez
Seller: Campagnari Construction
Date: 03/29/17

38 Doyle Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Juan A. Santa
Seller: Anita F. Mahan
Date: 03/28/17

312 Dutchess St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Stephen P. Wagner
Seller: Benjamin E. Jenne
Date: 03/20/17

280 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $154,230
Buyer: Sean T. Anderson
Seller: USA HUD
Date: 03/27/17

133 Entrybrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Roseline C. Chiuwa
Seller: FNMA
Date: 03/31/17

22 Fresno St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Wanda I. Torres
Seller: Eliezer Vega
Date: 03/30/17

131 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $158,250
Buyer: Alexa Acosta
Seller: Yamil I. Cruz
Date: 03/20/17

152 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Maritzabel Cabrera
Seller: Devon Boreland
Date: 03/29/17

125 Granger St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Mark E. Pariseau
Date: 03/20/17

762 Grayson Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Lydia Vega
Seller: Seana A. Coughlin
Date: 03/31/17

194 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $122,500
Buyer: Leonard A. Lindsay
Seller: Bryson, Aaron, (Estate)
Date: 03/20/17

92 Hudson St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Jon D. Mitchell
Seller: Theodore G. Sarant
Date: 03/31/17

26 Irvington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Wilmington Trust
Seller: Donald G. Fontaine
Date: 03/31/17

203 Jewett St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $213,000
Buyer: Justin Henry
Seller: Christian A. Barthelette
Date: 03/31/17

28 Jimmy Court
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Adam C. Santiago
Seller: Justin D. Greenia
Date: 03/22/17

293 Laurelton St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $138,700
Buyer: Miguel Nieves
Seller: Maryann L. Connor
Date: 03/31/17

17 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Johnny Lopez-Santos
Seller: Lyle T. Le
Date: 03/30/17

2477 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $1,175,000
Buyer: 2477 Main Street LLC
Seller: North Park Apartments LLC
Date: 03/31/17

19 Mary Louise St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Brianna Mangano
Seller: Francisco Ramirez
Date: 03/20/17

88 Mildred Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Julian May
Seller: Living Stone LLC
Date: 03/24/17

8-10 Monroe St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: AAD LLC
Seller: Nicks Affordable Home Improvement
Date: 03/21/17

202-204 Monrovia St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $199,500
Buyer: Jose A. Colon
Seller: Roland Lapointe
Date: 03/23/17

166 Nottingham St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,900
Buyer: Jason C. Chapdelaine
Seller: Cara L. Sullivan
Date: 03/31/17

57-59 Observer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: MNJ LLC
Seller: 59 Observer Street LLC
Date: 03/31/17

71 Old Farm Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Jose Rivera
Seller: Brico Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/17

1172 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Daniel Santiago
Seller: Brenda C. Branchini-Lage
Date: 03/20/17

31 Palo Alto Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Kathleen E. Wright
Seller: Thomas E. Linnehan
Date: 03/22/17

37 Parkside St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Nitsy J. Torres
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 03/31/17

1537 Plumtree Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Danielle M. Boutot
Seller: James C. Gay
Date: 03/31/17

7 Rollins St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Jason K. Streeter
Seller: Sergey Savonin
Date: 03/30/17

33 Ryan Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Yamil I. Cruz
Seller: Progressive Community Baptist
Date: 03/20/17

26 Steuben St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $139,200
Buyer: Ashley M. Franco
Seller: Mya Realty LLC
Date: 03/31/17

98 Talbot Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Nancy Perez
Seller: Lawrence J. Pease
Date: 03/24/17

127 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Morrison
Seller: Robin S. Babineau
Date: 03/30/17

129 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Morrison
Seller: Robin S. Babineau
Date: 03/30/17

110-112 Tyler St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Asleudis Gonzalez
Seller: Maria Salazar
Date: 03/24/17

3 Waterford Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Brian Santiago-Diaz
Seller: Peter J. Kelly
Date: 03/31/17

71 Westford Circle
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Damon A. Bermudez
Seller: Joseph Domingos
Date: 03/24/17

WEST SPRINGFIELD

109 Ashley Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $4,000,000
Buyer: Briarwood 15 LLC
Seller: Olympia Manor Apartments
Date: 03/31/17

42 Cedar Woods Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $510,000
Buyer: Rodney B. Thomas
Seller: Renee S. Marcus
Date: 03/31/17

389 Gooseberry Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Matthew S. Leahy
Seller: Ellen R. Dagostino
Date: 03/24/17

72 Jensen Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Ruslan Shvetsov
Seller: Cardinal Homes Inc.
Date: 03/31/17

65 Lowell St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Adriano G. Cosentini
Seller: Richard A. Larivee
Date: 03/31/17

187 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Justin L. Enriquez
Seller: Carianne M. Leahy
Date: 03/24/17

7 Neptune Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: George Santiago
Seller: FHLM
Date: 03/30/17

11 Orange St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Kara RET
Seller: Donald A. Rivers
Date: 03/24/17

24 Orange St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Adele M. Kapelewski
Date: 03/20/17

326 Park St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: 326 Park Street LLC
Seller: Carol Delevo
Date: 03/31/17

83 Spring St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Romanko Realty LLC
Seller: Christopher A. Granger
Date: 03/29/17

256 Valley View Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: Caitlin M. Clark
Seller: Brandon T. Dantonio
Date: 03/27/17

124 Winona Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $327,900
Buyer: Kristine J. Villaruel
Seller: Donald C. York
Date: 03/31/17

95 Woodmont St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $191,200
Buyer: Shawn M. Schellenger
Seller: Kevin Wyman
Date: 03/30/17

WESTFIELD

95 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Michael F. Cyran
Seller: Paul T. Kireyczyk
Date: 03/20/17

6 Cortez St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Ottavia Bush
Seller: Tallage Adams LLC
Date: 03/31/17

19 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: John E. Veit
Seller: Vasily Zhuk
Date: 03/31/17

58 Deer Path Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Seth T. Philipp
Seller: William Scott
Date: 03/23/17

1381 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Joan Judge
Seller: Ann M. Duquette
Date: 03/27/17

8 Hillcrest Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $362,500
Buyer: Petros I. Mirisis
Seller: Erin P. Thomas
Date: 03/31/17

6 Joseph Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Brian J. Morrissey
Seller: Patricia A. Brown
Date: 03/31/17

67 Kittredge Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jeremie Lambert
Seller: Patrick F. Martunas
Date: 03/21/17

38 Lindbergh Blvd.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Kyle P. Hughes
Seller: Joseph A. Craven
Date: 03/30/17

11 Maple Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Anthony J. Collins
Seller: Raisa Amirova
Date: 03/31/17

758 North Road
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kenneth F. Harder
Seller: Edgar A. Collis
Date: 03/20/17

119 Northridge Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $154,660
Buyer: Jesse Babcock
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/23/17

101 Ridgeway St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Igor Adzhigirey
Seller: Mcgarry, Edith F., (Estate)
Date: 03/31/17

1050 Russell Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Sarah A. Nuttall
Seller: Ryan Menard
Date: 03/30/17

9 West School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $143,000
Buyer: Big Buck Properties LLP
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 03/22/17

WILBRAHAM

2377 Boston Road #101
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: JCE Realty LLC
Seller: Baystate Wing Hospital Corp.
Date: 03/31/17

12 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Kenneth W. Valentine
Seller: Edward W. Irla
Date: 03/22/17

6 Danforth Farms Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $592,500
Buyer: Francisc Dejesus-Paulino
Seller: Mohammed S. Ahmed
Date: 03/31/17

593 Main St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $217,300
Buyer: Branch Bank and Trust
Seller: Gilbert A. Barrett
Date: 03/31/17

47 Monson Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Anthony E. English
Seller: Michael A. Smith
Date: 03/31/17

3 North Hills Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Clarissa P. Tsim
Seller: Boston Road Properties
Date: 03/27/17

4 Old Farm Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $364,000
Buyer: Michael P. Ferzoco
Seller: Timothy J. Chipman
Date: 03/31/17

4 Opal St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $177,700
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Thomas F. Budlong
Date: 03/20/17

33 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Linnehan
Seller: Jacqueline P. Daniels
Date: 03/22/17

412 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Michelle L. Downie
Seller: Gary J. Soverow
Date: 03/24/17

Squire Dr. #13
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Peter C. Thompson
Seller: Crane Hill LLC
Date: 03/22/17

33 West Colonial Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Owen M. Knox
Seller: Roberta J. Perry
Date: 03/22/17

10 Woodsley Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $499,900
Buyer: Jeffrey R. Weinberg
Seller: Zhizhong Liu
Date: 03/28/17

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

150 Blackberry Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $522,000
Buyer: Jeewon Park
Seller: Daniel A. Viederman
Date: 03/28/17

22 Lessey St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $12,500,000
Buyer: Amherst Clark House LP
Seller: Clark House Assocs.
Date: 03/24/17

97 Lincoln Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $605,000
Buyer: Michael A. White
Seller: Amherst College
Date: 03/27/17

38 Maplewood Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Theodore G. Fay
Seller: Neil E. Mendelsohn
Date: 03/22/17

150 Sunderland Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Goat Meadow LLC
Seller: Watrola, Chester E., (Estate)
Date: 03/29/17

178 West Pomeroy Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Eugene Young
Seller: Robert S. Anderson
Date: 03/31/17

34 Wildwood Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: David A. Driver
Seller: Robert T. Wilce
Date: 03/31/17

BELCHERTOWN

11 Blacksmith Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nicholas E. Bernard
Seller: Eduardo Melendez
Date: 03/22/17

1067 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Solsiree DelMoral
Seller: Thomas M. Kerle
Date: 03/31/17

111 Mill Valley Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $309,000
Buyer: James S. Bachand
Seller: Lauren Clarke
Date: 03/31/17

49 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Devon J. Thomas
Seller: Thomas E. Soutier
Date: 03/28/17

58 Stebbins St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: William R. Pesco
Date: 03/24/17

CUMMINGTON

4 Thayer Corner Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Nate Loux
Seller: Daniel Loux
Date: 03/31/17

EASTHAMPTON

10-12 Center St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $328,000
Buyer: Michael Colwell-Lafleur
Seller: Chen Ping Yap
Date: 03/22/17

18 Clark Lane
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Colleen M. Chambers
Seller: Anthony J. Stonina
Date: 03/31/17

89 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: Julianne Busa
Seller: US Bank
Date: 03/28/17

216 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Goodreau
Seller: Eliane D. Gauthier IRT
Date: 03/31/17

15-17 Water St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $227,900
Buyer: Kaitlin Ames
Seller: Anthony J. Stonina
Date: 03/31/17

2 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Randi Garcia
Seller: Gary P. Talbot
Date: 03/31/17

GRANBY

239 Amherst St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Gerald R. Archambault
Seller: Gary P. Shannon
Date: 03/30/17

26 Circle Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $232,400
Buyer: Kirsten Therrien
Seller: Edith A. Blais
Date: 03/24/17

8 Sherwood Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Westover Metropolitan Development Corp.
Seller: George W. Cooke
Date: 03/28/17

HATFIELD

26 Chestnut St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: David Zononi
Seller: Thomas J. Wickles
Date: 03/31/17

11 Dwight St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Karen May
Seller: Roy R. Coulter
Date: 03/24/17

359 West St.
Hatfield, MA 01066
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Classic Garage 359 LLC
Seller: 359 Lap LLC
Date: 03/31/17

NORTHAMPTON

34 Calvin Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $545,000
Buyer: Stultz RET
Seller: Dorien J. Miller
Date: 03/27/17

185 Cardinal Way
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $462,500
Buyer: James E. Gillespie
Seller: 185 Cardinal Way LLC
Date: 03/31/17

37 Drewsen Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Benjamin Brumbaugh
Seller: Robert Baird
Date: 03/31/17

5 Franklin St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Community Enterprises Inc.
Seller: Janet B. Hutchins
Date: 03/29/17

11 Hatfield St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $314,000
Buyer: Friends Of Hampshire County
Seller: Anthony W. Rossi
Date: 03/20/17

191 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Cynthia A. Roberts
Seller: Roman Catholic Bishop
Date: 03/20/17

109 Olander Dr.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,424,999
Buyer: Robert A. Jonas
Seller: Wright Builders Inc.
Date: 03/20/17

104 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Dennis A. Grimaldi
Seller: Eva S. Dewitz
Date: 03/23/17

17 Ridge View Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Katie A. Clifford
Seller: Ridgeview Development LLC
Date: 03/30/17

64 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Vera D. Beauvais
Seller: Carol A. Beauvais
Date: 03/27/17

392 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Cahillane
Seller: Norma J. McElligott RT
Date: 03/31/17

249 Sylvester Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $490,000
Buyer: Jay A. Fisher
Seller: Daviau & Hathaway Dev. LLC
Date: 03/31/17

south hadley

66 Brainerd St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Karen E. Sause
Seller: William M. Gorczycz
Date: 03/24/17

72 Lathrop St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Richard R. Sligo
Seller: Sligo, Virginia, (Estate)
Date: 03/21/17

116 Mosier St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $308,000
Buyer: James W. Buckley
Seller: Kimberly M. Roy
Date: 03/30/17

414 Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Random Properties Acquisitions
Seller: George Cunliffe
Date: 03/22/17

18 Pleasant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Karol Makusiewicz
Seller: Margaret C. Giustina
Date: 03/31/17

20 Rivercrest Way
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $381,400
Buyer: Christopher S. Sutton
Seller: Rivercrest Condos LLC
Date: 03/31/17

6 Riverlodge Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jonathan Scully
Seller: Patrick J. Spring
Date: 03/24/17

27 Saybrook Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,300
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Diana F. Gaouette
Date: 03/28/17

19 Smith St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $208,650
Buyer: Joseph S. Grab
Seller: Janusz Kosciolek
Date: 03/31/17

17 Summit St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Danielle A. Langevin
Seller: Sequoia Properties LLC
Date: 03/31/17

SOUTHAMPTON

35 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $410,000
Buyer: Troy M. Copeland
Seller: Katie Clifford
Date: 03/30/17

10 Manhan Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: David E. Derouin
Seller: John P. Higgins
Date: 03/31/17

108 Moose Brook Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $317,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Mahoney
Seller: Matthew L. Puza
Date: 03/30/17

WARE

47 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Philip J. Dupell
Seller: Neil Seelen
Date: 03/23/17

WORTHINGTON

110 Williamsburg Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $171,035
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Robert A. Bourdon
Date: 03/20/17

Bankruptcies

By
Bankruptcies Departments

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

Balathunis, Timothy P.
116 Austin St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Bessette, Paul Emery
Bessette, Audra Lynn
966 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Bouchard, Clovis V.
Bouchard, Patricia M.
27 Joan Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Bradley, Timothy A.
36 Hartwick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Calabrese, Anthony J.
124 Barrington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Coakley, Margie R.
100 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Colonial Pizza
Anagnos, Constantine
a/k/a Anagnostopolus, Constantine
Anagnos, Eleni
a/k/a Anagnos, Helen
66 Holbrook St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Cranson, Richard Earnest
Cranson, Barbara Ann
65 Broadway St., Apt. 68
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Dow, Leah S.
1 Day Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Edward Acker Photography
Acker, Edward G.
34 Main St.
Lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Eldridge, Larry F.
54 Charter Oak Dr.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/27/17

English, Brian K.
English, Andrea E.
a/k/a Wilke, Andrea Elizabeth
a/k/a Lyman, Andrea Elizabeth
27 Van Ness St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Gerber, Stuart M.
20 Halifax Court
Apt G, Bld. 23
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Gonzalez, Marianne Theresa
303 Sanders St.
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Grant, Harvey M.
79 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Holbrook, Lawrence Russell
P.O. Box 225
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Huynh, Tay T.
1170 Sumner Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Jackson, Wendy L.
244 Silver St.
Granville, MA 01034
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

K & B construction
Dubrule, Bruce G.
21 East Buckland Road
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Knechtel, Katie Louise
149 Bartlett Lane
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Labine-Perry, Valerie J.
5 Elm Circle
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/17

Lavoie, Tracy A.
a/k/a Lotito, Tracy Ann
188 Saffron Circle
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/29/17

Lawrenchuk, Timothy
Lawrenchuk, Mary
39 Birchwood Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/30/17

LeSage, Julie P.
119 Chantilly Ave.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Lewis, James M.
12 Lenox St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/19/17

Maharne, George J.
840 Homestead Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Malloy, Gary A.
87 1/2 Orchard St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Mastroianni, Karen L.
68 Highland Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

McCabe, Michael T.
56 Perrine Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/17/17

McDonald, Amanda R.
40 Thompson St.
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

McLain, Laura
5 Lyman St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Murphy, Christopher R.
169 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Olbrych, Mary A.
a/k/a Friel, Mary A.
451 Britton St.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

O’Neil, Judith A.
87 East Road
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/19/17

Peck, Wayne T.
P.O. Box 206
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/27/17

Potters Playhouse
Potter, Thomas R.
Potter, Kelly G.
91 Old Douglas Road
Warren, MA 01083
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Ravento, Arnaldo
a/k/a Lopez, Arnaldo Ravento
222 Pine St., Fl. 1
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/20/17

Ryan, Tracey Anne
416 North Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

Scerbo, Justine M.
P.O. Box 776
Williamstown, MA 01267
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/26/17

Schenk, Scott Parker
a/k/a Schenk, Ashley
49 Old Stage Road
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Shukes, John M.
a/k/a Tressler, John M.
92 Moulton St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

The Hairport
Collins, Kristen
186 West Main St., Apt
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/30/17

V.I.P. Pest Solutions
Smart Looks II
Fortin, Jason M.
Fortin, Brenda Lee
a/k/a Marquis, Brenda Lee
151 Woodcrest Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/28/17

Vorce, Melanie Marie
78 West St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/24/17

Watson, Dallas A.
Watson, Tina Marie
165 Cole Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 03/20/17

White, Patrick
81 Hawthorne St.
lenox, MA 01240
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/21/17

Wilson, Kelley L.
a/k/a Gyurasz, Kelley L.
157 Corinth St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/22/17

Winners Circle
Sheikh, Mehmood A.
92 Blokland Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 03/17/17

Editorial

By
Opinion

Valley Gives Day Highlights Area Needs

It’s an inspiring — and important — 24 hours.

It’s called Valley Gives, and organizers — including the event’s founder and host, the Community Foundation of Western Mass. — hope to top last year’s haul, when more than $1.6 million was donated to 450 nonprofit organizations in one day. Since Valley Gives was launched in 2012, nearly 20,000 donors, both local and far away, have opened their hearts and wallets to the tune of $7.2 million.

This year, the big day is Tuesday, May 2, and for 24 hours — from midnight until 11:59 p.m. — individuals are invited to log into valley-gives.org and, well, give. It couldn’t be easier: participants are asked to choose an organization or cause (or multiple ones) from Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin county and how much they want to donate.

The goal of Valley Gives is threefold: to raise money for organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley that serve the needs and address the aspirations of its communities, to expand and enhance philanthropy and the spirit of giving throughout the region, and to provide support and tools to organizations in the region to effectively increase their capacity to raise funds and share their stories.

It’s a deceptively simple idea, in that it highlights for one day just how great the needs of nonprofits are, how many such organizations there are, and how expansive their work is. The existence of Valley Gives doesn’t mean residents of Western Mass. aren’t generous year-round; they certainly are. But by turning giving into an event — a festival of funding, if you will — it brings extra awareness, and financial support, to needs people may not have considered before. And the online nature of the event is easier than even writing and mailing a check.

The organizations benefiting from Valley Gives have a varied and broad range of missions, but all are focused on their community’s hopes and needs. And all are counting on the generosity of their neighbors.

Let the giving begin.

Doing Business as Certificates

By
DBA Certificates Departments

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

AMHERST

Oliver Construction
170 East Hadley Road
Omar Gayle

Renaissance School Inc.
867 North Pleasant St.
Dotty Meyer

Socialopolis
151 Orchard Hill Dr.
Jacob Ayers

TrailTech
5 Morrow Lane
John Kowalski

CHICOPEE

Big Boys Contracting
930 McKinstry Ave.
Victor Borisik

Casa del Caribe Restaurant
108 West St.
Bernice Rivera

Ela Deli
226 Exchange St.
Elzbieta Magda, Gregorz Magda

Europa Deli
55 Cabot St.
Krystyna Kania

Frank’s Garage
11 Lawndale St.
Frank Drewniak

Hearth and Harness
35 Cochran St.
Ginger Moon

Oasis Risk
57 Sanford St.
Garrett Owens

RJ Services
1 Exchange St.
Richard Jones

EASTHAMPTON

Elite Quality Cleaning Service, LLC
22 Treehouse Circle, Apt. 2
Pamela Ann Lumpkin

In Unity Healing Center
384 Main St.
Candice Amendola

R & D Ventures Group
37 Maple St.
Robert Bolon

Spirit Playground Healing Arts
384 Main St.
Tammi Jo Bechard

Superior Roof Cleaning
25 Franklin St.
Luke Delisle

EAST LONGMEADOW

Added Attractions
180 Shaker Road
Carol Kononotz

Ciao Bella
128 Shaker Road
Donna Brayton

Great Clips of East Longmeadow
420 North Main St.
Clifford Laraway

Perron’s Automotive Inc.
197 Shaker Road
Brian Perron

Salon Karma
35 Harkness Ave.
Sarah Pliska

GREENFIELD

Connecticut River Conservancy
15 Bank Row
Connecticut River Watershed Council, Andrew Fisk

Lafave Plumbing & Heating
182 Fairview St.
Brian Lafave

HADLEY

Debra Rusenko, Licensed Acupuncturist
8 Goffe St.
Debra Rusenko

Leah Hollrock Jewelry
298 Russell St.
Leah Hollrock

Nail Pro
367 Russell St.
Ouyn Nguyen, Lien Luong

Peters Farm
112 East St.
Clinton Peters

Rtrue Productions
3 Kennedy Dr.
Richard Trueswell

S&M Rebuilders
75 Lawrence Plain Road
Carl Johnson

HOLYOKE

Cajun Café & Grill
50 Holyoke St.
Harry Chen

Dr. Vonnahme & Associates, P.C.
98 Lower Westfield Road
Dr. Hans Vonnahme

Providence Behavioral Health Hospital
1233 Main St.
The Mercy Hospital Inc.

Rogue Life Art
20 Hitchcock St.
Kristen Davis, Amy Davis

Ven You Events
14 School St.
Beatriz Cruz

LONGMEADOW

Mousse Café
101 Converse St.
Darby Mather

Muslu Law Firm
785 Williams St., #185
Claudia Kokaz

RA Wireless of MA
744 Bliss Road
Sammy Fathalla

Sagacity
114 Crescent Road
Barbara Flynn

School Volunteers Share
18 South Park Ave.
Jennifer Cosgrove

LUDLOW

Fall Fields Farm 2
482 Holyoke Road
Clarke Kennedy

Psych Care Associates, P.C.
185 West Ave., Suite 301
Usman Qayyum

NORTHAMPTON

Al-Mehar Inc.
15 Locust St.
Syed Iqbal

Angie Gregory Consulting
18 Northern Ave.
Angela Gregory

Anthony King Wheelbuilding
32 Highland Ave., Apt. 2
Anthony King

Arborcast Films
28 Highland Ave.
David Gaestel

Born Perfect
72 Center St., #3B
Jaye McElroy, Leta Herman

The Children’s Clinic
17 Brewster Court
Tina Champagne

Easthampton Farmers’ and Makers’ Market
198 Sylvester Road
Adrienne Ehlert-Bashista

Grow Haus Inc.
26 Strong Ave.
Moses Nasar

Hybrid Strength and Conditioning
215 Lovefield St., Unit D
Alexander LeBoeuf

Noho Music
104B Damon Road
Philip Warren

Rebekah Markham
16 Center St., Suite 511
Rebekah Markham

Studio 338 Handwoven
221 Pine St.
Paula Veleta

Tidy Gnome
59 Chestnut St.
Angela Parro

PALMER

Ancestral Link
1321 Main St., Apt. 6
Romari Caesar

Arrange This Travel
1350 Ware St.
Tonya Girouard

Bourgeois Transportation
3001 Hill St.
Kenneth Bourgeois

Federico’s Sales and Service
323 Burlingame St.
Francis Federico

Payless Auto
26 Wilbraham St.
Kelly Doyle, Wayne Doyle

Stephen’s Tree Service
102 Chestnut St.
Shane Stephens

SOUTHWICK

Center Property Services, LLC
15 Pearl Brook Road
Michael Buscemi

The Cove
90 Point Grove Road
Tina Siniscalchi

New Main Moon
610 College Highway
Zhao Yang

Residential Bulk Deliveries
9R Rising Corner Road
Norman Mogul

SPRINGFIELD

CEMA 69
25 Mattoon St.
Carlos Mendez

Chicke D’s Chicken & Grill
1375 Carew St.
Derrick Brathwaite

Clayton Commons Management
7 Clayton St.
Ernest Harris

Creative Mind Labs
248 Hancock St.
Marcus Hickley

Hong Kong Garden Restaurant
475 Breckwood Blvd.
Shaoquing Ni

Insurance Paid Construction
93 Maryland St.
Mayra Martinez

It Makes Scents
77 Fairfield St.
Michelle LaRocque

JDL Financial
11 Preston St.
Julius Demetrius

JDL Productions
27 Lyman St.
Julius Demetrius

Life in the Valley
83 Ontario St.
Angel Martinez

Magnolia Family Daycare
204 Abbott St.
Michelle Mann

Papa Bear Gift Baskets
186 Belmont Ave.
Jasmine Green

Plummer Enterprise
116 Andrew St.
Deveron Plummer

Posh Studio LLC
1372 Allen St.
Cynthia Rossini

Power Gospel Church
43 Ferris St.
Jesse Lee

Quang’s Forest Park Barbershop
529 Belmont Ave.
Tuyen Nguyen

Trueheart Enterprise
38 Wilber St.
Lolitta Lowe

Tyler John Inc.
28 Verge St.
Samuel Wilson

Universal Real Estate
33 Mulberry St.
Anthony Ardolino

Yung Kidney
75 Copeland St.
Shequinna Barton

WARE

Deer Haven Farm, LLC
417 Palmer Road
Brian Skoczylas, David Skoczylas

DeSantis, LLC
417 Palmer Road
Brian Skoczylas, David Skoczylas

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Advanced Landscaping
955 Piper Road
Allan Beiermeister

Ashley Arms, LLC
131 Ashley Ave.
Mary Thayer

Atlantech Security
203 Circuit Ave.
Steven Rodrigues

Atwood Fire & Security
33 Sylvan St.
George Condon III

Bertera Mitsubishi
526 Riverdale St.
Bertera Automotive

Bob’s Auto
622½ Union St.
Robert Philip

Cyber Exchange
1267 Riverdale St.
Stephen Buynicki

Joe’s Barbershop
450 Main St.
Joseph Guadalupe

Mr. Siding
96 New Bridge St.
Maksim Reznichenko

Northeast Family Services
59 Interstate Dr.
Peter Patch

Orgullo Latino
2260 Westfield St.
Lois Reyes

Otis Boat Lift & Docks
849 Amostown Road
Brian Battista

Pat Tours
1285 Riverdale St.
Mary Gorecki

Savers
135 Memorial Ave.
Michael Ensine

Stella’s Bones & Pet Care
640 Elm St.
Lesley Maple

Super Petro Inc.
230 Day St.
Michael Vickers

Then G Creations
240 Dewey St.
Angelica Dias

Ultimate Home Inspections
379 Rogers Ave.
Theodore Pinkerman

Zen Cowork
865 Memorial Ave.
Karoun Charkoudian

WILBRAHAM

The Law Office of Karen M. Romano, Esq.
1060 Stony Hill Road
Karen Romano

Educating Staff Pays Many Returns

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By Kimberley Lee

Just about every day, I pass the training room. It’s hard to miss because it’s right on the way to my office and typically buzzing with activity. Recently, staff members at the Center for Human Development (CHD) were there taking a CPR course. Groups of staff members have also been learning to be more effective supervisors, prevent the transmission of blood-borne pathogens, apply dielectical behavior therapy, conduct motivational interviews, and more.

Since our founding in the 1970s, CHD has always placed an emphasis on training. Why? Because every day, our diverse, multi-site team of professionals, paraprofessionals, and support staff works with clients who are typically vulnerable and facing complex challenges in their lives. Our mission is to help these people, so we help our staff to successfully identify and address whatever issues their clients are facing.

The nature of our work in fields such as health and wellness, behavioral health, and developmental services means a large proportion of our staff is comprised of highly educated, credentialed professionals. That’s a benefit because we can leverage the advanced knowledge of our own people to develop and present training programs in-house.

For example, social worker Nina Slovik developed and has been presenting a training program called “Suicide Risk: From Despair to Hope.” Her program, which focuses on ways to recognize and respond to suicide risk factors, gives our employees knowledge to use in their daily work. She helps staff understand how to work with folks who have experienced trauma or some other life component that could heighten risk factors related to suicide. She also incorporates conversations about suicide with people who have lived experience with the issue. The tools she teaches staff to apply when working with their clients truly can save lives.

I spoke with my colleague, Carol Fitzgerald, CHD’s vice president of Human Resources, about the role of training at CHD. “Professional development and staff training are embedded in the culture of CHD,” she told me. “It can take the form of on-the-job training, formal training programs developed and presented in-house, and in certain cases off-site training with specialists. Some trainings are mandatory, like those covering compliance and diversity, and those for licensed professionals who need to earn continuing-education credits. Others are programs that staff members can take to respond to a particular client’s needs.

“Say a house manager has a new client who is presenting with a specific behavioral issue,” she elaborated. “Related trainings may be available, often online, that can be used to build capacity with individual staff. Our experience demonstrates that well-trained staff members can more fully understand their clients’ scope of needs and the context that their support is presented in. This helps them serve clients better. We also support employees with tuition reimbursement for formal education where that’s relevant. Actually, we’ve been doing that for decades, long before it was common. In our industry, not every agency is willing or able to do that, and it sets CHD apart.”

Fitzgerald said there’s an additional benefit of employee training that should not be discounted. “It’s an ongoing challenge for all agencies to find licensed, credentialed clinical staff. We want to attract top people who stay engaged and stay here, so one of our strategic objectives is to be the employer of choice in each field and in our industry. We know from experience that effective training programs and the opportunity to apply what is learned on the job can be great recruitment and retention tools.”

A commitment to effective, relevant training helps employees stay current and focused, leverages their ability to deliver quality services, and supports their organization’s human-resources strategy. Give your people something new to learn every day. The results, as they are at CHD, can be positively life-changing.

Kimberley Lee is vice president of Development at the Center for Human Development, a nonprofit, CARF-accredited organization providing a broad range of community-oriented human services to 17,000 children, adolescents, adults, and families each year.

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

CHICOPEE

Lang J. Moran Electric Inc., 25Lagadia St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Lang Jamal Moran, same. Electrical contractor.

EASTHAMPTON

Mahaw Inc., 44 Pleasant St., Easthampton, MA 01027. Majid A. Malik, 419 Montcalm St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Retail business.

FLORENCE

Northampton Taxpayers Association Ltd., 88 Turkey Hill Road, Florence, MA 01062. John Riley, same. Voluntary organization to study Northampton city expenses and income, especially the new storm water fee.

HOLYOKE

Mont Marie Affordable Land Inc, 32 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Yitzchok Rokowsky, 274 Ridge Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701. Nonprofit designed to provide housing to seniors and needy people.

SOUTH HADLEY

Pioneer Valley Industrial Hemp Inc., 56 Lincoln Ave., South Hadley, MA 01075. Adam R. Sweet, same. Nonprofit dedicated to the research and education of the uses of industrial hemp.

SPRINGFIELD

I Found Light Against All Odds Inc., 1380 Main St., Suite 409, Springfield, MA 01103. Stefan Davis, 1328 Page Blvd., Springfield, MA 01104. To aid today’s youth and communities by designing and implementing a television talk show program, that addresses social, emotional and economic issues that today’s youth are experiencing in their communities.

Kites of Compassion Inc., 45 Miller St., Springfield, MA 01104. Teresa M. Carrasquillo, same. Nonprofit formed to raise money for individuals and families living in extremely difficult circumstances in need of a helping hand.

Lucky Star Food Inc., 266 Belmont Ave., Springfield, MA 01108. Muhammad A. Nasir, same. General trading.

Montalvo Transportation Inc., 92 Mondrovia St., 2 Fl., Springfield, MA 01104. Anthony Montalvo, same. Trucking.

Mourad Exports Inc., 49 Bartels St., Springfield, MA 01128. Hassan Mourad, same. Used auto exports.

STOCKBRIDGE

Mcelhiney Woodworks Inc., 3 Goodrich St., Stockbridge, MA 01262. Brian Mcelhine, same. Residential construction.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

One Shop Solutions Inc., 130 Elm Street, 1L, West Springfield, MA 01089. Naveen Kumar Sharma, same. IT services and selling of computers and devices.

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SC Learning Commons to Be Named for Benefactor

SPRINGFIELD — During his lifetime, Rev. Harold Smith dedicated himself and his many gifts to Springfield College. Mary-Beth Cooper, Springfield College president, announced that, to celebrate his rich legacy, the college will name its newly reconstructed learning commons to honor his memory and the many ways in which he helped Springfield College grow and prosper. Smith passed away March 21, 2017, in New York City, at age 83. “Harold had a passion for Springfield College and for the YMCA,” said Cooper. “His life’s work will live on in this learning commons and in the lives of our students who will study and research there.” Smith was a valued member of the Springfield College board of trustees for more than three decades, and served as chair of the board’s investment committee for 25 of those years, as well as on the executive committee and the committee on business affairs. Under his leadership, and through his investment expertise and strategy, the college’s endowment experienced unprecedented growth through a diverse portfolio. Smith was recognized for his dedication and commitment to serving others in the Springfield College tradition when he was awarded the Springfield College honorary doctor of humanics degree in 1998. He was a member of the college Naismith Giving Society, which recognizes donors who have given more than $1 million during their lifetime. He is enshrined in the YMCA Hall of Fame located on the college campus. The Harold C. Smith Learning Commons will be dedicated when the building is opened later this year to honor the man who studied for the ministry, but went on to become the president and chief investment officer of the YMCA Retirement Fund. Reflecting 21st-century library innovations, the learning commons will become the heart of the college’s academic program, providing facilities where students and faculty can study, research, work in groups, and receive writing and other academic support. Renovations of the college’s 45-year-old library began in August 2016, and the new facility will include a 24-hour reading room, a café, and a technology hub designed to promote collaboration between research and information technology, and will be home to the college’s Academic Success Center. Smith was a dedicated philanthropist and volunteer throughout his lifetime and volunteered for the League of Women Voters, the Interfaith Committee of Trumbull, and the Bridgeport Area Foundation. He was a trustee of the YMCA Retirement Fund, YMCA Greater Bridgeport, and Ursinus College, as well as a board member of the YMCA of Greater New York, Bank Mart, and Y-Mutual Insurance. Born in the Bronx, Smith was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and held a bachelor’s degree and doctor of divinity degree from Ursinus College, a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary, and an MBA from New York University. He was a chartered financial analyst, a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts, and a member of the American Economics Assoc. He had a 40-year dual career in ministry and investments.

STCC to Offer Summer Classes

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will offer five-week and 10-week on campus and online summer classes. Session One begins June 5, and Session Two starts July 10. Summer classes an ideal opportunity for area college students to earn college credit between June and August, said STCC Dean of Enrollment Management Matthew Gravel. “The majority of classes available during summer session can be used to fulfill requirements at other colleges and universities,” he added. “Classes fill up very quickly, and we continue to offer classes across the curriculum to meet the demands of STCC students, as well as students from other colleges and universities who are home for the summer.” Academic subject areas include accounting, anthropology, biology, business law, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, electronic systems, English, finance, graphic communication and photography, history, IT, math, marketing, medical assisting, music, office information technologies, philosophy, physics, psychology, sign language, sociology, Spanish, and speech. Class schedules are available at www.stcc.edu/summer. Students can register online, by phone at (413) 755-4321, or in the Registrar’s Office, Garvey Hall South, first floor.

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United Financial Announces Q1 Earnings, Dividend

GLASTONBURY, Conn. — United Financial Bancorp Inc., the holding company for United Bank, announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company reported net income of $13.7 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2017, compared to net income for the linked quarter of $14.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. The company reported net income of $11.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. “Over the last three consecutive quarters, United Financial Bancorp Inc. has averaged a return on average assets of 0.87% and a return on average tangible common equity of 10.89%, as the company continues to make progress on its four key objectives communicated in April 2016,” said William Crawford IV, CEO of the company and the bank. Assets totaled $6.70 billion at March 31, 2017 and increased $97.1 million, or 1.5%, from $6.60 billion at Dec. 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017, total loans were $4.94 billion, representing an increase of $42.3 million, or 0.9%, from the linked quarter. Changes to loan balances during the first quarter of 2017 were highlighted by a $44.6 million, or 6.2%, increase in commercial business loans and a $16.6 million, or 4.0%, increase in owner-occupied commercial real-estate loans. Total residential mortgages increased during the first quarter of 2017 by $11.2 million, or 1.0%. Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $6.3 million, or 6.9%, during the linked quarter, while the available for sale securities portfolio increased by $32.3 million, or 3.1%. Deposits totaled $4.79 billion at March 31, 2017 and increased by $79.2 million, or 1.7%, from $4.71 billion at December 31, 2016. In the first quarter of 2017, money-market deposit accounts increased $157.2 million, or 12.9%, and NOW checking deposits increased $39.2 million, or 7.9%, from the linked quarter, reflective of a seasonal increase in municipal deposits and successful new account acquisition. These increases were offset by a $110.1 million, or 6.3%, decrease in certificates of deposit, some of which migrated to money market deposit accounts. The board of directors declared a cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.12 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2017 and payable on May 10, 2017. This dividend equates to a 2.73% annualized yield based on the $17.58 average closing price of the company’s common stock in the first quarter of 2017. The company has paid dividends for 44 consecutive quarters.

Johnson & Hill Partners with Family Business Center

AMHERST — The Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley has been helping family-owned and closely held companies from around Western Mass since 1994, through a series of educational dinner forums and morning workshops, roundtables and customized consults. The center’s strategic partners contribute to that professional development in the areas of accounting, banking, leadership, insurance, wealth management, staffing, and law, and BusinessWest is the media partner for the center. Now Johnson & Hill Staffing will be taking on the role of the FBC’s staffing sponsor-partner. “As a longtime member of the FBC, we are excited to move into the role of sponsor/partner in our continued support of family business across the Pioneer Valley,” said Andrea Hill-Cataldo, president. “As specialists who staff anything from short-term needs to key direct hire roles in administrative, accounting and finance, legal, and professional settings, the Johnson & Hill team collectively brings decades of staffing insight to the table. Our goal is to provide members of the FBC with that insight to help them evaluate new and innovative ways of acquiring the talent that will drive their business forward.” The schedule of educational events for the Family Business Center is at fambizpv.com.

Berkshire Bank Receives Six Marketing Awards

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank was recently honored with six awards for community engagement and marketing of leading-edge products. The bank was recognized at the Financial Marketing Awards in Newport, R.I. and the New England Financial Marketing Awards in Burlington, Mass.; both events took place in March. The Financial Marketing Awards are the oldest financial awards in New England. The program honors banks and credit unions for creative marketing and branding efforts, while the Community Champion Award recognizes a bank or credit union for the difference they make in the community. Berkshire received recognition in the following categories:

• Community Champion Award – Gold for Pittsfield Public Schools attendance billboard;

• Loan Award – Silver for home-equity campaign; and

• Deposit Award – Bronze for Leap Year deposit campaign.

The New England Financial Marketing Assoc. has a diverse membership representing financial institutions with assets ranging from less than $500 million to more than $5 billion. Its annual awards program honors banks and credit unions in the New England states for creative marketing, branding, and community efforts. Berkshire received recognition in the following categories:

• Overall Community Service – 2nd Place for Xtraordinary Day campaign;

• In-Branch Design – 2nd Place for Mid-Atlantic region branch design; and

• Customer Service – 2nd Place for Game Plan point of sale.

Pride Stores Partners with Local Beer Brand White Lion

SPRINGFIELD — White Lion Brewing continues to root itself as Springfield’s craft-beer brand. Pride Stores, which has a beer and wine selection in five of its 30 locations, will feature White Lion as the preferred local beer brand. “The partnership is part of Pride Stores’ commitment to the local community,” said David Horgan, director of Advertising. White Lion has accounts throughout Massachusetts, but company President Raymond Berry said “there is no better feeling than knowing local decision makers like Pride Stores want to be part of our growth. This partnership will put the brand and our portfolio in front of people daily. Both companies are committed to the city and surrounding communities.” The stores will carry White Lion’s portfolio of bottled and soon-to-be-released canned products.

HMC Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center (HMC) has once again earned an ‘A’ rating from the Leapfrog Group, ranking it among the safest hospitals in the U.S. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the first and only national healthcare rating focused on errors, accidents, and infections. The program has been assigning letter grades to general acute-care hospitals in the U.S. since 2012. Holyoke Medical Center was one of 823 hospitals to receive an ‘A’ ranking among the safest hospitals in the U.S. “This is the third consecutive ‘A’ rating for Holyoke Medical Center. As a free-standing, independent community hospital, we must rely on providing our patients with the safest, highest-quality, affordable care possible, and we appreciate our staff who join us every day in being dedicated to our mission,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Inc.

Sunshine Village Earns CARF Accreditation

CHICOPEE — The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced that Sunshine Village has been accredited for a period of three years for its day-habilitation, employment-services, and day-services programs. The latest accreditation is the 10th consecutive successful three-year Accreditation given to Sunshine Village by the international accrediting body. This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be given to an organization. An organization receiving a three-year accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. It has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit its commitment to offering programs and services that are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality. CARF accreditation is a useful tool to determine the best organization for services. Specifically, the organization was tested against 856 standards in areas including leadership, strategic planning, financial planning, input from people served, risk management, health and safety, human resources, technology, rights of people served, accessibility, and performance improvement, as well as quality individualized services and supports. In the past ten years, this achievement indicates Sunshine Village’s well-established pattern and commitment to practice excellence. “I am so proud that Sunshine Village has again been recognized by CARF with their highest level of accreditation,” said Gina Kos, executive director for Sunshine Village. “This is an outstanding achievement, and it shows that the organization meets our mission of improving the lives of people with disabilities. Every day, more than 230 staff work hard to achieve that mission — and this accreditation is validation of that. It shows that we do deliver on the promise of a great day — and that our employees truly shine.” Now in its 50th year, Sunshine Village is a nonprofit organization with a main campus in Chicopee and additional sites in Chicopee, Springfield, Three Rivers, and Westfield. It has been providing day services for adults with developmental disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum, since 1967.

Mary Ann’s Dance and More Announces Relocation

EASTHAMPTON — Mary Ann’s Dance and More, a local dance-apparel store, announced it will be moving to its new home on Route 10 in Easthampton on July 1. The company will move to 396 Main St., the former home of Fit Body. The location offers easier parking, a more friendly shopping experience, better accessibility, and the ability to host more in-store events. In January, the company launched its app on Google Play and the App Store. It will also be celebrating its 10th anniversary in August. Mary Ann’s Dance and More offers customers dance supplies, including apparel and accessories, as well as novelty and gift items. An active business in the community, the company is recognized as a consistent sponsor of various local organizations.

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Aaron Miller

Aaron Miller

Strengthening its business strategy and development expertise, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual) named Aaron Miller Head of Strategy & Corporate Development. Miller reports to Betsy Ward, MassMutual’s chief financial officer and chief actuary. In his new role, Miller, who will work closely with MassMutual’s executive leadership team, is responsible for leading the development of the company’s corporate and business strategies, as well as competitive intelligence, helping maximize MassMutual’s long-term performance. Miller joins MassMutual from Capital One Financial Corp., where he spent more than six years as managing vice president of Strategy. In this role, he was responsible for supporting the company’s overall corporate development agenda and evaluating potential acquisition targets. Of note, he led Capital One’s $9 billion acquisition of ING Direct USA in February 2012, and the company’s $2.6 billion acquisition of HSBC’s U.S. credit-card business in May 2012. Prior to Capital One, from 2006 through 2010, Miller was a principal with Boston-based private equity firm Great Hill Partners, where he was responsible for originating and evaluating investment opportunities in the financial-services, Internet, and business-services sectors. He also served on the boards of Ziff Davis Media Inc. (acquired by j2 Global Inc.), and Central Security Group (acquired by Summit Partners), among others. Miller began his career in 1999 with McKinsey & Co.’s North American financial-services practice, eventually becoming a senior consultant. There, he helped Global 1000 and earlier-stage companies address such issues as strategy, new-business development, and operations. Miller received his bachelor’s degree in economics and public policy studies from Duke University, and earned his MBA from the Harvard Business School.

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Kevin Manghan

Kevin Manghan

PeoplesBank announced the appointment of Kevin Manghan to Infinex Financial Advisor, PeoplesFinancial and Insurance Services. Manghan possesses more than 29 years of financial-planning and investment experience. He will be responsible for providing financial planning and investment-portfolio planning to bank customers. PeoplesFinancial and Insurance Services offers access to a wide array of investment and insurance options through Infinex Investments Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Products include mutual funds, annuities, retirement and pension plans, life insurance, long-term care insurance, and 529 college savings plans. Manghan holds a bachelor’s degree from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y., and is a certified financial planner. He served for more than 20 years on the board of directors for the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corp. and Business Assistance Corp.

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Alfred Albano Jr.

Alfred Albano Jr.

Bacon Wilson announced that Attorney Alfred Albano Jr. has joined the firm. He is a general practitioner with more than 35 years of experience representing clients in Western Mass. Albano is a member of Bacon Wilson’s real-estate, estate-planning, business, and family-law practice groups. To ensure continuity of client service, Bacon Wilson will maintain his current office at 100 Russell St. in Hadley. This new branch will also enhance Bacon Wilson’s presence as a regional, full-service law firm with five locations throughout the Pioneer Valley: in Amherst, Northampton, Springfield, Westfield, and now in Hadley.

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Daniel Carr

Daniel Carr

Attorney Daniel Carr has joined Royal, P.C., the management-side-only labor and employment law firm, and will focus his practice in labor law and complex employment litigation. Carr’s practice includes matters involving labor relations, workplace safety and OSHA, unfair competition and trade secrets, discrimination, harassment and retaliation, wrongful discharge, workers’ compensation, employee privacy, wage-and-hour law, breach-of-contract and unfair-competition claims, and laws related to disability and other leave. His preventive work includes drafting a variety of employment-related manuals and contracts, such as executive agreements, compensation and commission agreements, restrictive covenants, and severance and settlement agreements. Prior to joining Royal, P.C., Carr worked at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and has insight into state and federal employment discrimination law and agency regulations. He obtained his juris doctor from the George Washington University School of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree in English and American literature from New York University.

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Glenn Welch, president and CEO of Freedom Credit Union, announced a promotion within the credit union and the appointment of a new mortgage loan originator:

Edward Nuñez

Edward Nuñez

• Edward Nuñez has been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Member Business Lending at Freedom. He has more than 19 years of experience in the financial-services industry, 15 of which have been at Freedom. Most recently, Nuñez led the credit union’s business-development department and led its youth banking, credit union partners program, and financial-literacy programs. He is active in the community, and serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Roger L. Putnam Technical Fund, Elms College board of trustees, the Basketball Hall of Fame finance subcommittee, the executive committee for the Credit for Life Financial Literacy Fairs, and the Greater Springfield Visitors Convention Bureau Howdy Award committee, to name a few. He is a West Springfield Rotarian and treasurer for the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee. In 2012, Nuñez was named one of BusinessWest’s 40 Under Forty honorees and was one of the first recipients of the Warren Group’s Credit Union Hero awards recognizing credit-union leaders throughout Massachusetts; and

Lisa Mish

Lisa Mish

• Lisa Mish has joined Freedom as a mortgage loan originator and is responsible for real-estate origination throughout Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties. As she helps expand Freedom’s mortgage services to its members throughout the Pioneer Valley, she will offer her expertise in conventional, FHA, MassHousing, Mass. Housing Partnership’s One Mortgage, as well as USDA and VA loans. Mish has 14 years of experience in the finance industry, including expertise in residential mortgage origination, first-time homebuyer assistance, and secondary-market sales. Most recently, she was loan originator at Lee Bank. Currently, Mish is a board member of the Home Builders and Remodelers Assoc. of Western Mass., a member of the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley, and participates on several committees. She is working at Freedom’s main office branch in downtown Springfield.

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Gary Blanchette

Gary Blanchette

Springfield College announced that Gary Blanchette has been named Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The move marks the return of Blanchette to his alma mater. He received a bachelor’s degree with honors from Springfield College in 1980 with concentrations in psychology and counseling. As vice president, Blanchette will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the college’s development and alumni-relations efforts, including the development and implementation of a long-range fund-raising strategy. He will serve as a member of Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper’s leadership team. Blanchette was the senior vice president of Development for the Junior Achievement USA, where he was responsible for the successful organization and execution of an unprecedented multi-year national campaign to raise $25 million. Previously, he served the regional Junior Achievement of Central Florida in several executive roles over a 20-year term including president for five years. There, he led a strategic planning process and launched a capital campaign that resulted in the establishment of the first JA Academy for Leadership and Entrepreneurship in the country. “It is with sincere gratitude and joy that I accept the position of Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Springfield College,” said Blanchette. “As a proud alumnus, the ability to come home to Springfield College and to be part of the team that will continue to create an environment where future students will have the opportunity to experience the life-changing education that Springfield College provides is a dream come true. Springfield College has made a difference in so many lives, including mine. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with the Springfield College community as together we move our mission forward.”

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Splash Marketing and Creative, a full-service marketing agency located in Westfield, announced the recent hiring of Amanda Myers, a 2016 graduate of Roger Williams University. Myers joins Splash Marketing and Creative as its newest web designer. In this role, Myers will combine creativity and technical savvy to build or redesign websites for clients, improving the aesthetics, functionality, and overall usability of a brand or company’s web presence. Myers earned a bachelor’s degree in web development with a minor in both marketing and graphic design. She has experience building websites for several different industries, including nonprofit, manufacturing, and higher education. Myers also has significant experience in customer service.

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

BRIMFIELD

Auction Barn Innovations, 33 6th St., Brimfield, MA 01010. Rusty J. Corriveau, same. Antique show and promotions.

CHICOPEE

CF & B Cleaning Inc., 43 Dickinson St., Chicopee, MA 01020. Flava Borges, same. Commercial and residential cleaning services.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Heart Mantra Foundation Inc., 20 Powder Hill Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Cheri Brady, same. Organization designed to provide medical, cultural, educational and infrastructure report for the citizens of impoverished nations throughout the world.

FEEDING HILLS

Between Bridges Ministry Inc., 50 Liswell Dr., Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Lawrence E. Freeman, same. Christian outreach organization that partners with Jesus Christ to provide spiritual and physical aid to the homeless community.

PITTSFIELD

Correct Energy Construction Group Inc., 82 Wendell Ave., Suite 100, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Raymond W. Milnark, Jr., PO Box 934, Latham, NY 12110. Insulation contractor.

SPRINGFIELD

Bible Sprouts Inc., 880 Grayson Dr., Springfield, MA 01119. Adriana Nicole Brooks, same. A youth initiative for children ages 5 through 12 created to provide an alternative approach for young people learning about the word of God.

D&B Carpet Inc., 72 Rittenhouse Terrace, Springfield, MA 01108. Belkis Alvarado Sanmartin, same. Flooring contractor.

Global Cell Corp., 1655 Boston Road, Unit 3, Springfield, MA 01129. Kyarisha Rana Magar Rai, 332 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Sale and service of cellular phones and accessories.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Gogri N. Patel Inc., 3 Central St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Hasmukh Gogri, 3 Robin Road, Southwick, MA 01077. Retail variety store.

WESTFIELD

Greater Westfield Choral Association Inc., 155 Franklin St., Westfield, MA 01085. Jay Ducharme, 265 Western Ave., Westfield, MA 01085. Organization formed to cultivate the enjoyment of and the participation in choral music.

Hangar of Pittsfield Incorporated Enterprise, 29 School St., Westfield, MA 01085. Harold Tramazzo, same. Restaurant.

WILBRAHAAM

Ange Gardien Inc., 2 Country Lane, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Thomas R. Emery, same. Internet publishing of website and technology consulting.

Goliath Tech of MA-CT Inc., 2341 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Todd Thibodeau, same. Construction.

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Leadership Pioneer Valley Campaign Kicks Off

SPRINGFIELD — Leadership Pioneer Valley’s leadership campaign committee gathered last week to announce outreach efforts for LPV’s class of 2018. The committee includes emerging leaders in education, banking, insurance, healthcare, local government, and nonprofit management. In small teams, they plan to connect with employers, community leaders, and prospective class participants throughout the region. They’ll work through June to identify the most promising applicants. Only 40 spots are available for the class of 2018, which begins in September. LPV’s 10-month regional leadership-development program engages the Pioneer Valley’s up-and-coming emerging leaders through learning and exploration. Participants are trained in leadership skills by experts in a classroom setting. They also attend in-depth field experiences across the region, where they meet with local leaders and explore the region’s economy and culture. Applied leadership experience is developed through work on projects for local nonprofits and government agencies. To date, more than 200 individuals representing more than 90 companies, organizations, and municipalities have participated. “Leadership Pioneer Valley made me a better collaborator, and it’s exciting to revisit that skill in partnership with other alums as we seek out new LPV participants who can help the Pioneer Valley succeed,” said Pat Gagnon of Baystate Health and LPV’s class of 2015. The campaign committee will seek out individuals in all sectors and focus on recruiting those committed to growing their personal, professional, and civic leadership. Applicants will be considered in a competitive application process that prioritizes diversity by employment sector, geography, race, gender, and sexual orientation. Emerging leaders, mid-career professionals with leadership potential, and those looking to better the Pioneer Valley should consider applying. Now entering its seventh class cycle, LPV alumni are leading in many ways throughout the region. Graduates are receiving promotions, growing businesses, running for elected office, and governing nonprofit boards. Together, the group represents a regionally unique leadership network reaching into every community. The deadline for LPV class of 2018 applications is July 3. Applications and further information can be found at www.leadershippv.org.

Unemployment Up in February

BOSTON — Local unemployment rates increased in 22 labor-market areas, remained the same in one area, and dropped in one area in the state during the month of February, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported. Compared to February 2016, the rates were down in 23 areas and remained the same in one area. Six of the 15 areas for which job estimates are published recorded seasonal job gains in February. Gains occurred in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Springfield, Worcester, Peabody-Salem-Beverly, Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, and New Bedford areas. From February 2016 to February 2017, 13 of the 15 areas added jobs, with the largest percentage gains in the New Bedford, Barnstable, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Taunton-Middleborough-Norton, and Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford areas. In order to compare the statewide rate to local unemployment rates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the statewide unadjusted unemployment rate for February was 4.2%. Last week, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.4% in the month of February. The statewide seasonally adjusted jobs estimate showed a 10,100-job gain in February, and an over-the-year gain of 57,700 jobs.

Speaker Sisterhood Adds Two Public-speaking Clubs

NORTHAMPTON — The Speaker Sisterhood, a network of public-speaking clubs for women with clubs in Springfield, Amherst, Northampton, and South Hadley, is adding two new clubs, one in Greenfield and a second Northampton club, for women who want to become more confident speakers. Both new clubs scheduled open houses. The Northampton open house was held on April 6 at Click Workspace at 9 1/2 Market St., and was be led by Cathy McNally, a corporate communication trainer with a background in stand-up and improv comedy. The Greenfield open house will take place on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 170 Main St., and will be led by documentarian and communication coach Carlyn Saltman, innovator of the coaching method known as Video Mirror Feedback. Angela Lussier, CEO of Speaker Sisterhood, says that the mission of the clubs is to provide a community for “women who want to increase confidence, boost public-speaking skills, have fun, and maybe even change the world.” Lussier, a well-known public speaker and author of three books, added that “each Speaker Sisterhood club is more than just a place to practice speaking in front of a group. It’s a tribe of women who are supporting and empowering each other to follow their dreams by building confidence in their voice.” According to McNally, who is also the Speaker Sisterhood program development director, the program uses interactive activities, humor, and other tools that engage women at all skill levels. “We draw on fun exercises from the comedy world to make sure women have a blast at our meetings. At our open houses, guests can get a sense right away of the lively and supportive atmosphere we create together.” According to Saltman, women can attend two club meetings for free before deciding to join. “We want to give every woman who visits a chance to see if the club is a good match for them.” Saltman said the group covers the topics that meet the needs of most public speakers: storytelling, persuasion, humor, body language, and thinking on one’s feet. “Women are a powerful force in our world, and we want to bring them together to help them better articulate their ideas, stories, and views. We believe that is exactly what the world needs right now,” said Lussier of the Speaker Sisterhood, which formed in 2016, has several clubs in Western Mass., and is expected to expand nationwide in 2017.

Single-family Home Sales Down in February

SPRINGFIELD — Single-family home sales were down 23.3% in the Pioneer Valley in February compared to the same time last year, while the median price was up 3.2% to $180,000, according to the Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley. In Franklin County, sales were down 31.3%, while the median price fell 25.4% from a year earlier. In Hampden County, sales were down 21.9%, while the median price was up 3.8%. And in Hampshire County, sales fell 13.0% from February 2016, while the median price was down 4.7%.

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HAPHousing Is Now Way Finders

SPRINGFIELD — HAPHousing announced it has changed its name to Way Finders. But more than a name change, Way Finders expresses the organization’s expanded purpose: to find a way to build healthy, sustainable communities. Through the formation of two strategic partnerships and the organization’s ongoing work with a host of community collaborators and neighborhood residents, Way Finders addresses the fundamentals necessary for families and their neighborhoods to thrive. These include access to training, jobs, small-business financing, healthy food, safe streets, and engaged citizens in addition to safe, affordable housing. Strategic partnerships with two long-standing organizations will expand Way Finders’ capacity. MBL Housing and Development, LLC is a real-estate development/consulting firm. For more than 20 years, many real-estate developers, including Way Finders, have relied on MBL to create workable financing solutions for beneficial community projects. Common Capital Inc. (CCI) brings its experience as a community-development financial institution to Way Finders. With roots in micro-enterprise lending, CCI has grown to become a multi-million-dollar lender. The people Way Finders serves will now have greater access to home-financing options and small-business lending, and more jobs and more homeowners will lead to greater economic and social vitality. Way Finders, formerly HAPHousing, began as Housing Allowance Project Inc. more than 40 years ago. Over the years, the organization has evolved to become a go-to provider for a full range of housing services as well as a developer and manager of high-quality, affordable housing throughout the region. The organization has now expanded its purpose to deliver comprehensive solutions for the region’s families, neighborhoods, and communities.

Berkshire Bank Named Finalist for Halo Award

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2017 Halo Award, the winner of which will be announced in Chicago on June 1. The Halo Awards recognize corporate social-responsibility initiatives and are presented annually at the Engage for Good conference in Chicago. These prestigious awards look at social campaigns that take innovative and impactful approaches to supporting causes, targeting both consumers and employees. Past recipients of the awards include many of the most globally recognized brands. Berkshire Bank was named a finalist in the Employee Engagement category, which highlights programs focused on meaningfully and measurably engaging a company’s employees in a cause-focused initiative to achieve both a social and a business impact. Berkshire is being recognized for its Xtraordinary Day of Service, which occurred in June 2016, through which it mobilized 95% of the workforce to directly impact more than 100,000 individuals, as well as with its broader XTEAM corporate employee volunteer program. The other finalists for the award include Viacom, Kohl’s, and Xylem Watermark. The XTEAM program provides every employee with paid time off to volunteer during regular business hours at a series of company-supported projects. The company’s entire workforce participated in the program last year, donating more than 40,000 hours of service. The volunteer program complements the company’s commitment to the communities it serves, along with more than $2 million provided annually through grants and sponsorships.

Women’s Fund Announces Executive Transition

EASTHAMPTON — After nearly three years at the helm of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts, Elizabeth Barajas-Román will step down as CEO at the end of March in order to take an appointment as the new CEO of the Solidago Foundation, a Northampton-based national organization. The Women’s Fund board of directors has appointed long-time supporter and strategy consultant Irma González, to serve as interim CEO. González was a member of the Women’s Fund’s most recent strategic planning committee, and is principal of Zoen Resources, where she specializes in change and transition management in support of social justice and human-rights advocacy. Barajas-Román will support the transition through ongoing consultation for the organization’s strategic initiatives. Springfield-based United Personnel will lead the search process for the permanent CEO, which will open in early April. During her tenure, Barajas-Román played a critical role in the development and continued success of the Women’s Fund. In partnership with the board leadership and staff, she led the organization to three consecutive years of fund-raising growth, a 300% increase in social-media visibility, a new three-year strategic plan, and a move of the organization’s headquarters to the renovated Innovation Center in downtown Springfield. The Women’s Fund also worked with the Obama Administration as part of the national Prosperity Together coalition. More recently, the Women’s Fund launched two groundbreaking partnerships: one with Bay Path University to offer academic credit to the Women’s Fund leadership program (LIPPI) participants, and the other with the Partnership for Young Women’s Progress, a multi-sector initiative that, with lead support from the MassMutual Foundation, will help create an economic-prosperity blueprint for young women in Springfield.

Curry Printing, FASTSIGNS to Operate Under One Roof

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Curry Printing announced the addition of FASTSIGNS to its business location. Curry Printing and FASTSIGNS will operate together, under one roof, at 91 Union St. in West Springfield, with the same staff and the same owner. FASTSIGNS has more than 650 centers operating in the U.S., U.K., and beyond, specializing in all types of visual communications. Curry Printing opened in 1976 and has been serving the West Springfield and Greater Springfield area ever since. “We will continue to offer the best in printing and duplicating services while opening up all kinds of sign services for our customers,” owner Stephen Lang said, “including vehicle graphics, directional signs, dimensional signs, and even digital signs.”

Elms Adds DNP Track in Health Systems Innovation and Leadership

CHICOPEE — To help master’s-level nurse leaders reach the pinnacle of their careers, the School of Nursing at Elms College has announced a new doctor of nursing practice (DNP) curriculum in health systems innovation and leadership (HSIL). “Graduates of this program will be awarded a clinical practice doctorate and will be educated at the highest level of nursing,” said Teresa Kuta Reske, director of the DNP program for the Elms College School of Nursing. “The new track will increase the number of advanced-practice nurses who are highly educated, prepared to work within collaborative interprofessional teams, and who can lead changes that improve the outcomes of patient and health systems. We are excited to offer this new track in response to nurse practitioners’ and nurse leaders’ requests to acquire a higher level of knowledge and skills in order to lead effective change of healthcare. Additionally, each student will be assigned a faculty mentor to enhance their professional growth and development throughout the program.” The doctor of nursing practice degree is a terminal degree that prepares expert advanced-practice clinical nurse practitioners, nurse leaders, and nurse educators for the highest level of nursing practice. A DNP-prepared nurse has practice expertise and works to improve the delivery of care to all patients within the micro and macro healthcare systems. The DNP curriculum emphasizes implementing or applying new original research to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of care, and reduce costs. The curriculum is delivered using a hybrid format — with both on-campus and web-based instruction — and offers courses in systems leadership, evidence-based practice, population health, finance, quality improvement, informatics, and other key areas of study that will build on a scholarly final capstone project. This is a two-year program, designed for nurses who want to continue working while they pursue the DNP degree. The students’ scholarly capstone projects will be related to the areas of nursing where they currently work, or areas in which they have an interest. After earning the DNP degree, graduates can remain in practice, leading in formal and informal leadership roles on cross-professional and interdisciplinary teams to improve and provide quality healthcare. The college will enroll the program’s first students in August to begin studies in September. Ideal candidates include nurse practitioners, midwives, clinical specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse leaders, and nurse educators who currently hold master of science in nursing (MSN) degrees.

Monson Savings Bank Announces Grant Recipients

MONSON — For the seventh year in a row, Monson Savings Bank asked the community to help plan the bank’s community-giving activities by inviting people to vote for the organizations they would like the bank to support during 2017. The top vote getters are Wilbraham United Players, Shriners Hospitals for Children, River East School-to-Career, Rick’s Place, Boy Scouts of Western Mass., Monson Bellmen Inc., Link to Libraries, Nomads of Hope, the Center for Human Development, and Monson Free Library. Customers voted for more than 200 organizations this year.

Three County Fair Radio Campaign Earns Awards

NORTHAMPTON — The Three County Fair’s 2016 radio advertising campaign won two first-place advertising awards. The Massachusetts Broadcasters Assoc. awarded the fair’s radio campaign first place in the annual Sound Bites Awards competition, while the Massachusetts Fairs Assoc. awarded the campaign first place in its annual Media Awards competition. The campaign was created by Pat Kelly and Joe O’Rourke of Saga Communications, a broadcast company that owns and operates seven radio stations in Western Mass., including Rock 102, the River 93.9, Lazer 99.3, and Bear Country 95.3. The Three County Fair is the oldest continuous agricultural fair in the U.S and will celebrate its 200th year Labor Day weekend of 2017.