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Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

Departments Picture This

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Operation Playhouse

A group of 14 Country Bank employees recently joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Metro West/Greater Worcester in a team-building exercise that ended with a local veteran family receiving a unique gift: a custom playhouse. Habitat’s Operation Playhouse is a program designed to allow groups to come together to create and complete a custom playhouse in one day. The opportunity to work together and collaborate on design and construction of the house is wrapped up with the reward of seeing it turned over to a local veteran and their children. “Working with the Habitat staff was seamless, and the day couldn’t have been more rewarding,” said Deb Gagnon, Corporate Relations officer, Country Bank. “Completing the playhouse gave us all a sense of accomplishment, and when the family arrived to receive their gift, there wasn’t a dry eye around.”

Community Focus

Eighty-five Massachusetts companies were honored at the Boston Business Journal’s 11th annual Corporate Citizenship Summit on Sept. 8 at the EpiCenter at Artists for Humanity in Boston. For the ninth time, PeoplesBank was among the companies included, this year finishing 48th on the statewide list and third for companies headquartered in Western Mass. Matthew Bannister, vice president, Corporate Responsibility at PeoplesBank (pictured at left, with Thomas Senecal, president and CEO), accepted the award at the summit on behalf of the bank’s associates. “Our mutual charter supports everything we do and why we are succeeding as a community bank,” he said. “Because of our mutual charter and related values, we have a unique ability to help the communities we serve through volunteer efforts and millions of dollars in donations to charitable and civic causes.”

Wheeling for Healing

On Aug. 21, 180 bicyclists, runners, and walkers gathered for the ninth annual Wheeling for Healing ride, walk, and run event in Greenfield to support cancer care and services at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. “Thanks to the wonderful fund-raising efforts from our community and support from our sponsors, we were able to raise over $46,500 this year, bringing our total funds raised for Baystate Franklin Medical Center Oncology to over $286,000,” said Kathy Tobin, director, Annual Giving & Events, Baystate Health Foundation. Proceeds from Wheeling for Healing events are used to purchase medical equipment and comfort items for patients undergoing chemotherapy at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Proceeds have also assisted patients with extraordinary expenses associated with their illness, including medicines not covered by their insurance.

Celebrating STCC’s Founders

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Springfield Technical Community College kicked off its year-long 50th-anniversary celebration with a Founders Day Convocation on Sept. 9. The event honored the four founders — Edmond Garvey, the school’s first president; then-Springfield Mayor Charlie Ryan; state Rep. Anthony Scibelli; and industrialist Joseph Deliso — and briefly traced the history of the college through today. Ryan and family members representing the other three founders (all deceased) were presented with commemorative plaques in the form of photo montages of their careers and contributions to the college. Top to bottom: from left, retired STCC President Ira Rubenzahl, Mayor Ryan, retired STCC President Andrew Scibelli (Anthony’s nephew), current Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and current STCC President John Cook; members of the Garvey family, from left, Sandra Garvey, her husband, James Garvey (Edmond’s son), Pauline Kimball (Edmond Garvey’s niece), and her son, Robert Kimball; Andrew Scibelli with the plaque commemorating his uncle’s contributions; and, representing the Deliso family, back row, Clem Deliso (Joe’s son), Jean Deliso (Joe’s granddaughter), right, and Lisa Doherty, and in front, Joe’s great-grandsons, Spence Doherty Deliso, left, and Clement Joseph Doherty Deliso.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the months of August and September 2016.

AGAWAM

Agawam Veterans Housing LLC
South Westfield St.
$115,000 — Install new fire-sprinkler system

CJN LLC
Springfield St.
$147,000 — Construct a 1,500-square-foot storage building

FRP Holdings Agawam LLC
Springfield St.
$64,275 — Strip roof and reroof Rite Aid

Amherst

Amherst College Trustees
151 College St.
$21,000 — Verizon Wireless is adding 3 remote radio heads on an existing smokestack installation.

Amherst Shopping Center Associates LLC
229 University Dr., Dunkin Donuts
$18,000 — Interior renovations

Hadley

Montgomery Rose LLC
316 River Dr.
$140,000 — Adding on to existing pre-fab steel building

Northampton

Chicopee Kendall, LLC
129 Pleasant St.
$10,290,000 — Construct 4-story building, 51,560 square feet

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$1,263,329 — Create the Comprehensive Breast Care Center

Garibaldi Associates LLC
274 Pleasant St.
$495,000 — Construct 1,500 SF addition – optical studio

Northampton Veterinary Clinic
190 Nonotuck St.
$219,000 — Remodel and reconfigure space

Thornes Marketplace LLC C/O HPMG
150 Main St.
$51,286 — Rebuilding egress and vestibule skywalk to garage

Springfield

Children’s Study Home
38 Sherman St.
$5,800 — Build handicap ramp at side entrance

Eversource Energy
300 Caldwell St.
$4,400.00 – Move one antenna to top, add one new dipole at 105 ft. Old coax will be recycled in bins on site.

Mason Square Apartments II Limited Partnership
State Street (Abandoned Firehouse)
$100,000 — Abatement, light demo

Newport LLC
555 State St.
$395,473 — Interior selective demolition. Installation of new store front entry, overhead door, and new windows. Insulate, sheet rock, installation of HVAC units without distribution. Tennant to build out space.

SBA Communications
556-562 St. James Ave.
$13,000 — Remove and replace three existing fiberglass concealment enclosures.

WGBY
42-44 Hampden Street
$35,675 — Renovations

West Springfield

Building at 134 Capital Drive
134 Capital Dr.
$28,000 — Construct offices and product display area in vacant space, slab on grade, single story

Building at 1654 Riverdale Street
1654 Riverdale St.
$8,000 — Cover existing roofing with metal standing lock roofing

Building at 79 Wayside Ave.
79 Wayside Ave.
$105,000 — Build out 5,100 square feet of commercial building as office space

Cal’s Wood Fired Grilled Bar
1068 Riverdale St.
$35,500 — Tear off entire roof, install new roof, remove debris.

dePaul Center
2112 Riverdale St.
$1,012,000 – Renovate existing first floor offices. New HVAC, sprinklers, 3 new baths, new electrical

Existing Telecom Site
62 Bridge Street
$15,000 — Swap 3 existing cell antennas with 3 newer technology cell antennas and associated equipment. No change to tower.

Westfield

City of Westfield
158 Union St.
$38,178 — Renovation/maintenance of the building

J&F Management LLP
124 Elm St.
$35,000 — Re-design existing kitchen to accept new sanitation room, install wall separate in the basement

Meridian Transport Company
24 Fowler St. Ext.
$2,500,000 — Erect 100,000-square-foot warehouse

Sterling Realty Trust
125 North Elm St.
$61,500 — Reconfiguration of the existing office space

A Matter of Generations

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

“Do you get these Millennials?”

This question, and others like it, are becoming almost cliché in today’s workplaces. You hear them in the elevator, at the chamber After 5s, and basically wherever people who aren’t Millennials gather in significant numbers.

They speak to an emerging issue, or problem, involving today’s businesses. People talk about Millennnials as if they were some kind of 2016 version of the Rubik’s Cube, something to be figured out, only most of us can’t, or don’t want to try.

We just want to ask questions like ‘do you get these Millennials?’

This issue of BusinessWest is a case in point. You will read that word several dozen times, probably, and usually in the context of generalities — about how they like wide-open, collaborative workspaces and hate those cubicles, and are, for the most part, getting a better start on saving for retirement than the generations that preceded them, probably because they have no choice but to do so .

But Lora Wondolowski, executive director of Leadership Pioneer Valley, which counts a number of Millennials among its ranks and will be dominated by them in the years to come (page 6), gets it right when she says “it’s not just about Millennials.”

Yes, they’re a little different, and, like the generations that came before them, they have their distinct personality traits, she says, but the reality is that they are just one of four generations toiling in the workplace (soon there will be five), and far from the biggest — yet.

The real issue facing businesses large and small today isn’t trying to figure out Millennials, but trying to determine how these various generations can figure out each other and work as a team.

It’s a not a small challenge, especially with regard to perhaps the most important consideration in the workplace today — technology. Without generalizing again (OK, guess we have to), Millennnials embrace technology at every level, and Baby Boomers, the oldest of which can still remember the day their father brought home the family’s first TV, are still somewhat tenuous on the subject. And those Gen-Xers, well, they’re somewhere in the middle, probably a lot closer to the Millennials than the Boomers.

It goes beyond technology, obviously, and to such matters as work/life balance — different generations have different perspectives on the matter — and those soft skills, right down to knowing how to actually put that phone away for five minutes, or five seconds (sounds like a Boomer talking there).

Understanding the importance of this generational challenge, if you will, and the fact that the Baby Boomers are retiring in record numbers, BusinessWest will make these issues key focal points of its upcoming Western Mass. Business Expo on Nov. 3 (www.wmbexpo.com).

Programming, still being finalized, will address such matters as the skills gap facing all employers and efforts to close it; bringing the generations together effectively in the same workplace; and initiatives, such as LPV, to identify and mentor the next generation of leaders. And, yes, there just might be a seminar titled “Motivating Millennials,” or something to that effect.

Beyond the Expo, though, generations in the workplace comprise an ongoing issue for business owners and managers, and, really, anyone who works today. And the question shouldn’t be ‘do you get these Millennials?’

Rather, it’s ‘how do we get all the generations to move a business in the desired direction?’

And far more important than the question are the answers.

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

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

42 Lilliput Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $272,300
Buyer: Thomas R. McChesney
Seller: B. Thomas Henry
Date: 08/19/16

Spruce Corner Road
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Mountain Stream LLC
Seller: Stachelczyk LT
Date: 08/19/16

BERNARDSTON

161 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Nicholas J. Demo
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/15/16

81 Hillcrest Dr.
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Kelly A. Wall
Seller: Joseph P. Klepadlo
Date: 08/15/16

CHARLEMONT

176 Main St.
Charlemont, MA 01339
Amount: $180,487
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Richard A. Mullen
Date: 08/18/16

COLRAIN

55 Shearer Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $178,500
Buyer: Marjorie Morgan
Seller: Edward Wierzbowski
Date: 08/12/16

81 West Leyden Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Lisa P. Barnes
Seller: Gary Raymond-Miller
Date: 08/12/16

DEERFIELD

19 Captain Lathrop Dr.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $248,000
Buyer: Jesse Sobek-Rosnick
Seller: Elizabeth M. Moynihan
Date: 08/16/16

729 River Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Melissa A. Rowe
Seller: Elizabeth B. Fitzpatrick
Date: 08/15/16

ERVING

28 High St.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Menachem Mendel-Sahler
Seller: Patrice M. Young
Date: 08/08/16

17 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Colby M. Lavin
Seller: Judith M. Czepiel
Date: 08/19/16

GREENFIELD

12 Cypress St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Kaitland M. Hager
Seller: Addison L. Massa
Date: 08/10/16

14 Euclid Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: Debra J. Thompson
Seller: Donald N. Lorenz TR
Date: 08/15/16

91 Ferrante Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Susan Conger
Seller: Patricia L. Wilkerson
Date: 08/09/16

25 Harrison Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Christopher Mattei
Seller: Martha E. Sullivan
Date: 08/19/16

90 Homestead Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Harold M. Donivan
Seller: Karen M. Podlesney
Date: 08/12/16

308 Leyden Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $351,000
Buyer: Auguste Z. Howard
Seller: Nick Plakias
Date: 08/12/16

362 Log Plain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Catherine V. Seaver
Seller: Tammy L. Walsh
Date: 08/09/16

220-228 Main St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Ikhlas LLC
Seller: Lawrence M. Pfeffer
Date: 08/15/16

24-26 Silver Place
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Westvue NPL T 2
Seller: Lawrence N. Hoffman
Date: 08/18/16

HAWLEY

12 Pudding Hollow Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Sean P. McDermott
Seller: Kenneth A. Bertsch
Date: 08/10/16

LEVERETT

62 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $361,650
Buyer: Claus Schlund
Seller: Julia P. Chartier
Date: 08/16/16

81 Depot Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $263,500
Buyer: Stultz RET
Seller: Barbara Zecchi
Date: 08/08/16

MONTAGUE

66 Dell St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Geoffrey I. Ellis
Seller: Nathan J. Coffin
Date: 08/12/16

54 Oakman St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Heather L. Gagne
Seller: Donna D. Garbiel
Date: 08/12/16

10 Poplar St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $115,800
Buyer: Corinna S. Sullivan
Seller: Christal L. Cutler
Date: 08/12/16

185 Turnpike Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Soto
Seller: Daniel L. Desmond
Date: 08/08/16

NORTHFIELD

43 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Timothy Bowen
Seller: Alexander Stewart
Date: 08/16/16

99 Birnam Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $344,900
Buyer: Joseph L. Platzner
Seller: Eugene A. Rice
Date: 08/10/16

ORANGE

55 Battle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Jeremy D. Bowers
Seller: Robert K. Treutlein
Date: 08/19/16

280 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Eric Harrison
Seller: Zachary S. Hickey
Date: 08/19/16

170 West Orange Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Brian Knechtel
Seller: Doris A. Knechtel
Date: 08/19/16

153 West River St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Valerie L. Strunjo
Seller: Workers Credit Union
Date: 08/17/16

44 Winter St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: May C. Deane
Date: 08/10/16

ROWE

58 Pond Road
Rowe, MA 01367
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Roberta K. Graziano
Seller: David J. Decker
Date: 08/12/16

SHELBURNE

273 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Vanvleet
Seller: Andrea J. Fournier
Date: 08/15/16

274 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Nick Plakias
Seller: William Ennen
Date: 08/12/16

150 Skinner Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $390,950
Buyer: Kenya Briggs
Seller: Daniel J. Lieberman
Date: 08/10/16

SHUTESBURY

89 Lake Dr.
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $181,000
Buyer: Katie M. Becofsky
Seller: Byrnes, John P., (Estate)
Date: 08/15/16

383 Montague Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Sarah M. Aldrich
Seller: Shawn M. Culver
Date: 08/19/16

WHATELY

Chestnut Plain Road (WS)
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Edward L. Malinowski
Seller: Mitzkovitz, Arlene M., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/16

60 Long Plain Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $277,000
Buyer: Earle Lynde
Seller: David H. Robinson
Date: 08/19/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

20 Alfred St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $162,000
Buyer: Louis F. Pugliano
Seller: David F. Larivee
Date: 08/11/16

63 Central St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Fields
Seller: Steven M. Signet
Date: 08/12/16

7 Highland St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $174,900
Buyer: Olesia Gorovenko
Seller: David J. Baumgardner
Date: 08/19/16

42 Lawnwood St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $154,850
Buyer: Charlene Holley
Seller: Live Well Financial Inc.
Date: 08/11/16

140 Meadowbrook Road
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: David Sims
Date: 08/12/16

27 Merrill Dr.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Marc Gendron
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/10/16

128 Reed St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Joseph A. Ieraci
Seller: Ann B. Bongiorni
Date: 08/12/16

562 South West St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jeffrey S. Neilsen
Seller: Louise Schuhlen
Date: 08/12/16

31 Strawberry Hill Road
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $321,299
Buyer: Vladimir Zamotayev
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/16/16

64 Warren St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Gary Dionne
Seller: Susan Lamoureux
Date: 08/08/16

43 Wilson St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Holly E. Labrecque
Seller: James P. Aubrey
Date: 08/15/16

BRIMFIELD

224 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Paul H. Grignon
Seller: Benjamin B. Burdon
Date: 08/12/16

20 Holland Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Louis G. Robichaud
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 08/08/16

20 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Jeremy Pontbriand
Seller: Janice M. Charter
Date: 08/08/16

110 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: William J. McKenna
Seller: Jason F. Czech
Date: 08/19/16

15 Wales Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Kele K. Piper
Seller: Donald G. Campbell
Date: 08/08/16

CHICOPEE

66 Christopher St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Mary F. Hebert
Seller: Justin M. Rosienski
Date: 08/16/16

43 Clarendon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $187,000
Buyer: Geremias Torres
Seller: Leclerc Brothers Inc.
Date: 08/12/16

29 Concord St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $268,000
Buyer: Brandon K. Klusman
Seller: Irene J. Berneche
Date: 08/18/16

41 Coolidge Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Alexander Ramirez
Seller: Jez, Florence N., (Estate)
Date: 08/17/16

50 Fair St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Lloyd K. Elliott
Seller: Henry P. Dziok
Date: 08/17/16

31 Fedak Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Justin M. Lapierre
Seller: Chris Makusiewicz
Date: 08/17/16

325 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Eric W. Lapointe
Seller: Julie A. Warner
Date: 08/19/16

74 Harrington Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Ouimette
Seller: Foerster, Lois R., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/16

50 Jones Ferry Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,500
Buyer: Anthony A. Roldan
Seller: Korey J. Bell
Date: 08/16/16

38 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,600
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 08/10/16

124 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Kenya Guerra
Seller: Eugene L. Corbeil
Date: 08/12/16

59 Ogden St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Sandra I. Colon
Seller: Amelia Alicea
Date: 08/19/16

80 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nathan G. Chatham
Seller: Tiffany M. Duchesne
Date: 08/09/16

83 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Charles F. Dow
Seller: Pamela J. Wegrzyn
Date: 08/11/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

14 Bayne St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: G. O. Markman Holdings LLC
Seller: Michael A. Joslin
Date: 08/11/16

108 Gerrard Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Christine Searles
Seller: Dianne C. Lozier
Date: 08/08/16

33 Granby St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: 33 Granby Road Realty LLC
Seller: Strider Development Inc.
Date: 08/12/16

30 Kenneth Lunden Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $369,900
Buyer: Melissa R. McFarland
Seller: James M. Quinn
Date: 08/12/16

4 Mereline Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: Katherine M. Boughton
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 08/08/16

579 Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Michael A. Flynn
Seller: Dennis A. Matulewicz
Date: 08/08/16

159 Patterson Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Kerri O’Shaughnessy
Seller: Debra Relihan
Date: 08/15/16

2 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $334,900
Buyer: Robert H. Johnson
Seller: Andrew A. Calvanese
Date: 08/19/16

104 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Andrew A. Calvanese
Seller: Jonathan M. Birtwell
Date: 08/19/16

156 Porter Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Timothy E. Makara
Seller: Dianne E. Fredette
Date: 08/19/16

114 Vineland Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Shu Wan
Seller: Deborah Shilaikis
Date: 08/19/16

57 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $221,500
Buyer: Jesse O. Rivera
Seller: William M. Heenan
Date: 08/11/16

HAMPDEN

46 Carmody Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Peter Sackrider
Seller: Joanne Dangelo
Date: 08/12/16

HOLLAND

286 Mashapaug Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $227,200
Buyer: Dennis G. Wadsworth
Seller: Jeffrey J. Candito
Date: 08/18/16

119 Stafford Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Tyler S. Martel
Seller: Douglas S. Tarnawa
Date: 08/19/16

HOLYOKE

650 Beaulieu St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Dajo Realty LLC
Seller: 650 Beaulieu Street Realty
Date: 08/11/16

47 Clayton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert R. Motley
Seller: Jason A. Serafinski
Date: 08/12/16

234 Easthampton Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Lisa Bihler-Lyle
Seller: US Bank NA
Date: 08/19/16

78 Hitchcock St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $155,900
Buyer: Andrea L. Yurko
Seller: Donna Walsh-Hoener
Date: 08/17/16

182 Locust St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Laura C. Clampitt
Seller: Jemma B. Penberthy
Date: 08/19/16

37 Longwood Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: John C. Areche
Seller: Kate S. Craven
Date: 08/15/16

248 Lyman St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $254,583
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Edna Santiago
Date: 08/08/16

51 Martin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $156,000
Buyer: Valerie Joseph
Seller: Julie Lagoy
Date: 08/17/16

9 Michelle Lane
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $369,000
Buyer: David M. Hodge
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 08/15/16

10 Old Rock Valley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Charles R. Sarkisian
Seller: Sheelagh F. Roache
Date: 08/12/16

12 Park Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Mark J. Garvulenski
Date: 08/18/16

7 Park Slope
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Ashley A. Brackett
Seller: Debra A. Lajoie
Date: 08/12/16

121-123 Waldo St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Latoya Booker
Seller: Luis E. Crucetts
Date: 08/11/16

45 Yale St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Champion Mortgage Co.
Date: 08/19/16

LONGMEADOW

127 Bel Air Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Payman Sadeghinejad
Seller: Imade E. Aimua
Date: 08/10/16

62 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: John Hall
Seller: Mary Ellis
Date: 08/19/16

94 Cheshire Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $434,450
Buyer: Richard N. Ley
Seller: Robert C. Valdovin
Date: 08/15/16

182 Farmington Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $850,000
Buyer: Marc Azer
Seller: Suzanne K. Streeter
Date: 08/11/16

69 Fenwood Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $284,000
Buyer: Michael Czupryna
Seller: William H. Brennan
Date: 08/19/16

293 Merriweather Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $399,900
Buyer: Ann T. Hall RET
Seller: Nicholas C. Lyons
Date: 08/19/16

65 Metacomet Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Darlene R. Watson
Seller: Clifford M. Kramer
Date: 08/17/16

7 Mohawk Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Brenda V. Sheman
Seller: Matthew D. Llorda
Date: 08/09/16

34 Roseland Terrace
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: John E. Dowd
Seller: Craig Belgard
Date: 08/19/16

139 Rugby Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $813,000
Buyer: Nicolas Jabbour
Seller: Michael J. Sawicki
Date: 08/16/16

105 Whitmun Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $341,407
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Fred A. Basile
Date: 08/10/16

LUDLOW

39 Arnold St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,500
Buyer: Jaime R. Hoppock
Seller: Timothy S. Donnelly
Date: 08/09/16

547 Fuller St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Scott Ryder
Seller: Cabot Realty LLC
Date: 08/08/16

82 Gaudreau Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: George M. Maksymiw
Seller: Pamela A. Letendre
Date: 08/10/16

65 Hubbard St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Celio D. Teles
Seller: Gonzaga Telles
Date: 08/11/16

45 Hunter Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Unsal Ban
Seller: Antonio M. Francisco
Date: 08/11/16

28 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Donald Marino
Seller: Robert L. Leary
Date: 08/19/16

1024 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $366,250
Buyer: Alfred J. Donais
Seller: David Cote
Date: 08/11/16

1098 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Krzysztof Koprek
Seller: Ronald F. Willette
Date: 08/08/16

161 Prospect St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Steven J. Gagnon
Seller: Nu-Way Homes Inc.
Date: 08/18/16

128 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $209,900
Buyer: Jared N. Brown
Seller: Ryan M. Pease
Date: 08/12/16

36 Whitney St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Joseph W. Gardner
Seller: James F. Mathisen
Date: 08/15/16

MONSON

16 Beebe Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Dorothy Dipietro
Date: 08/10/16

Bogan Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: H&L Builders & Dev. Inc.
Seller: Furgal, Stella F., (Estate)
Date: 08/08/16

41 Crest Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Kimberly A. Martin
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/18/16

38 Old Stagecoach Dr.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Lawrence M. Goodyear
Seller: Richard N. Levine
Date: 08/18/16

18 Reynolds Ave.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Diane D. Cousineau
Seller: Eric P. Azevedo
Date: 08/17/16

MONTGOMERY

82 Pineridge Road
Montgomery, MA 01085
Amount: $291,850
Buyer: Cassandra K. Uricchio
Seller: John J. Dion
Date: 08/15/16

PALMER

384 Boston Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Jennifer H. Ochner
Seller: Jose A. Vazquez
Date: 08/08/16

27 Fox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Scott Wolf
Seller: Greater Boston Properties
Date: 08/15/16

25-39 Front St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Kassis Group LLC
Seller: Edgeland Partners LLP
Date: 08/10/16

29 Knox St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: Thomas B. Speight
Seller: Christopher T. George
Date: 08/18/16

1 Pioneer Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Laurence Vincent
Seller: Kristopher J. Theriault
Date: 08/19/16

29 Silvia St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Edward P. Dejoinville
Date: 08/19/16

3080 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: Richard K. Kirchner
Seller: Andrew M. Golas
Date: 08/12/16

RUSSELL

1107 Huntington Road
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: Amanda Staubin
Seller: Kenyon, Rose O., (Estate)
Date: 08/12/16

SPRINGFIELD

206 Acrebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Leah M. Babcock
Seller: Lisa Santaniello
Date: 08/12/16

17 Aldrew Ter
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Meaghan K. Ryzdak
Seller: Jerod Howell
Date: 08/15/16

1145 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Lal Pradhan
Seller: Dhanesh Dookhran
Date: 08/09/16

27 Atwater Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Grisel Gonzelez
Seller: Austin W. Kenefick
Date: 08/19/16

122 Avery St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kadian P. James
Seller: Kirk D. Craigg
Date: 08/16/16

75 Balis St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $188,801
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Lolita A. Lozada
Date: 08/11/16

33 Barton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Edwin Rodriguez
Seller: Joseph M. Pacella
Date: 08/19/16

73 Bessemer St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ramon Tapia
Seller: Meyer, Jeanette H., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/16

65 Beverly Lane
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Eddie Gonzalez
Seller: Chetan Patel
Date: 08/15/16

45 Blueberry Hill St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: Kathleen A. Flanagan
Seller: Lisa J. Ducharme
Date: 08/19/16

38 Bryant St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Edwin Ferrer
Seller: Diane M. Collura
Date: 08/19/16

34 Capitol Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $124,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Michael A. Laiviere
Date: 08/17/16

146 Chapin Terrace
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $125,500
Buyer: Angela Pendleton
Seller: Shu Cheng
Date: 08/12/16

60 Chipmunk Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Whitney Simmons
Seller: Francesca Weidig
Date: 08/19/16

145 Clarendon St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: John D. Maillet
Seller: Keenan, Harold F., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/16

235 Connecticut Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Andrew Barcomb
Seller: Cheryl A. Spano
Date: 08/15/16

527 Cooley St.
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jerry A. Gonzalez
Seller: Juliette Son
Date: 08/15/16

635 Cottage St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Jenstar Of Springfield 2
Seller: G&R Properties LLC
Date: 08/09/16

59 Demond Ave.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $145,500
Buyer: Melvin Torres
Seller: Charly N. Lawrence
Date: 08/15/16

74 Dewitt St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Daniel R. Bergeron
Date: 08/12/16

138 Endicott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $118,276
Buyer: Onota Rental LLC
Seller: Onota Rental LLC
Date: 08/18/16

494 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $192,600
Buyer: Dayna K. Dubay
Seller: Robert C. Proulx
Date: 08/15/16

104 Gardens Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Harold Rios
Seller: Sang Yong-Kim
Date: 08/09/16

62 Garland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Elaina L. Stafilarakis
Seller: Felix Decesare
Date: 08/19/16

33 Lancaster St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Mariela Colon
Seller: Rita Samson
Date: 08/15/16

123 Leitch St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Lellys Nazario
Seller: Jerry A. Gonzalez
Date: 08/09/16

38-40 Longhill St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $119,500
Buyer: Reed D. Hosten
Seller: Daniel J. Molta
Date: 08/19/16

16 Loretta St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $125,600
Buyer: Robert E. Werner
Seller: Lauri A. Gentile
Date: 08/15/16

17 Mary Coburn Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Michael P. Sico
Seller: A Plus Enterprises Inc.
Date: 08/09/16

33 Mattoon St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Elizabeth G. Johnson
Seller: Tom Foster-Digby
Date: 08/08/16

25 Mayfield St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $158,600
Buyer: Derrick J. Piemonte
Seller: Cheri R. Kevane
Date: 08/17/16

227 Mazarin St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Shernelle S. Scott
Seller: Jose M. Alves
Date: 08/08/16

22 Mellon St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Melon A. Dravie
Seller: Anthony Tyler
Date: 08/12/16

143 Melville St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $151,000
Buyer: Lisandra Colon
Seller: Luis A. Lopez
Date: 08/12/16

74-76 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $153,000
Buyer: Pedro Martinez
Seller: John M. Kulaga
Date: 08/12/16

100 Narragansett St.
Springfield, MA 01107
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: AAD Inc.
Seller: Nicks Affordable Home
Date: 08/15/16

20 Rockland Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Til Chuwan
Seller: Ninh V. Luu
Date: 08/12/16

32 Sawn Hill Dr.
Springfield, MA 01101
Amount: $131,500
Buyer: Jennifer E. Bajor
Seller: Suzanne M. Wegrzyn
Date: 08/09/16

115 Stockman St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $176,491
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Mamie S. Bonsu
Date: 08/18/16

64 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $197,704
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Carol A. Lavalley
Date: 08/10/16

106 Surrey Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Daniel Carrasquillo
Seller: Juan C. Lebron
Date: 08/19/16

128 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Moltenbrey Builders LLC
Seller: Levis Poulin
Date: 08/19/16

280 Tremont St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Nichole M. Hodges
Seller: Lynn Otero
Date: 08/15/16

21 Wells St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Aracelis M. Echevarria
Seller: Bretta Construction LLC
Date: 08/19/16

156 Woodland Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $172,500
Buyer: Brian P. Kapinos
Seller: Della Ripa Real Estate
Date: 08/15/16

SOUTHWICK

34 Iroquois Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Joseph S. Reed
Seller: Carol S. Sears
Date: 08/19/16

44 North Lake Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $185,703
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: William Hauser
Date: 08/17/16

76 Tannery Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $439,000
Buyer: Susan Lamoureaux
Seller: James D. Bruno
Date: 08/08/16

105 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $148,000
Buyer: MCM Capital Partners LLC
Seller: Karolyn M. Cyr
Date: 08/09/16

TOLLAND

Grove Road
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael Middleton
Seller: Carol J. Wisneski
Date: 08/15/16

95 Lakeside Dr.
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Michael Middleton
Seller: Carol J. Wisneski
Date: 08/15/16

WALES

167 Union Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Tyler S. Carlson
Seller: Christopher J. Ferris
Date: 08/12/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

53 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Luis A. Sepulveda
Seller: Jeffrey Bergeron
Date: 08/17/16

61-63 Bridge St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $133,014
Buyer: Igor Palgi
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/10/16

20 Churchill Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: MAA Property LLC
Seller: James Mango
Date: 08/19/16

162 Craiwell Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Feeley
Seller: Douglas E. Hart
Date: 08/12/16

502 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,900
Buyer: Manuel Armando-Nunez
Seller: First Baptist Church
Date: 08/10/16

869 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $130,800
Buyer: VIP Homes & Associates LLC
Seller: Kyle A. Pratson
Date: 08/09/16

185 Forest Glenn
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $402,500
Buyer: Chirag A. Patel
Seller: John J. Taskey
Date: 08/11/16

43 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Yamil J. Canales
Seller: John A. McConkey
Date: 08/15/16

66 Hillside Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Nicholas A. Gero
Seller: Eric R. Bridges
Date: 08/09/16

33 Lathrop St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Robert D. Spano
Seller: Medina Jett
Date: 08/12/16

71 Lower Massachusetts Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Annmarie Mahoney
Seller: Christopher P. Geary
Date: 08/15/16

440 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $187,975
Buyer: Jennifer T. Bontempi
Seller: Frank J. Buczek
Date: 08/12/16

773 Morgan Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Eva-Eliaika E. Mbuya
Seller: Pamela L. Sheridan
Date: 08/19/16

32 Mosher St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Henry E. Bryden
Seller: Paula A. Dearborn
Date: 08/10/16

83 Nelson Circle
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Deliangelie Medina
Seller: Robert C. Kopinsky
Date: 08/19/16

102 Southworth St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $144,900
Buyer: David W. Dearden
Seller: Norman S. Jones
Date: 08/19/16

91 Tiara Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Victor Podolyanchuk
Seller: Korey J. Bell
Date: 08/19/16

52 West School St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $128,000
Buyer: Christina L. Davis
Seller: Qahil Ahmeti
Date: 08/08/16

211 Windsor St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Noorjahan Bakth
Seller: Domenica Spalletta
Date: 08/08/16

WESTFIELD

117 Berkshire Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $144,878
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Derek B. Shaver
Date: 08/11/16

85 Beverly Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Richard E. Mahaney
Seller: Kelly J. Thibodeau
Date: 08/12/16

29 Briarcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Emerald City Rentals LLC
Seller: John P. Cunha
Date: 08/12/16

75 Brookline Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $142,616
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Kathleen B. Fitzgerald
Date: 08/10/16

15 Deborah Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Massai
Seller: Mark C. Edstrom
Date: 08/12/16

1198 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $297,000
Buyer: Jacqueline Deane
Seller: Dennis A. Gamelli
Date: 08/15/16

12 Egleston Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Sampson
Seller: Anamisis, George, (Estate)
Date: 08/08/16

9 Ellis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Ryan C. Bengle
Seller: Daniel D. Massai
Date: 08/12/16

17 Leonard Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $179,000
Buyer: Kaitlyn L. Sherry
Seller: April S. Lassard
Date: 08/11/16

19 Locust St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Gary D. Hagar
Seller: Raymond H. Landry
Date: 08/17/16

19 Norton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $262,800
Buyer: Jason J. Teal
Seller: Michael Saltmarsh
Date: 08/12/16

20 Princeton St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $198,500
Buyer: Lori Dorgan
Seller: Karl E. Heath
Date: 08/16/16

445 Root Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Paul T. Cabral
Seller: Sheehan, Charles J., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/16

6 School St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $375,000
Buyer: Deal Realty LLC
Seller: Peter A. Velis
Date: 08/12/16

450 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Richard Moss
Seller: Barry, Betty A., (Estate)
Date: 08/19/16

590 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Sampson
Seller: Anamisis, George, (Estate)
Date: 08/08/16

92 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $262,000
Buyer: Eric C. Silenga
Seller: Judith A. Fitzgerald
Date: 08/09/16

15 Wieser Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $306,000
Buyer: Eric Volk
Seller: Philip M. Garvey
Date: 08/09/16

WILBRAHAM

3 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $253,000
Buyer: Justin V. Burzenski
Seller: Jennifer A. True
Date: 08/12/16

2 Captain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Celeste M. Ferris
Seller: Louis Demosthenous
Date: 08/18/16

6 Deer Run Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $407,000
Buyer: Michelle R. Camano
Seller: Jose A. Aguiar
Date: 08/12/16

24 Delmor Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $241,500
Buyer: Jorge L. Garcia
Seller: Hui Sung-Kwon
Date: 08/12/16

14 Falcon Heights
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $650,000
Buyer: Jeffrey G. Robins
Seller: Neil J. Grossman
Date: 08/08/16

103 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $154,873
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Michelle L. Brown
Date: 08/19/16

501 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $442,000
Buyer: Burgess FT
Seller: Sheryl E. Cheney
Date: 08/08/16

12 Pidgeon Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Kristen L. Gleason
Seller: Robert A. Baroni
Date: 08/18/16

1039 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Eric M. True
Seller: Lisa M. Funck
Date: 08/12/16

728 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Joseph P. Martial
Seller: Zachary McFarland
Date: 08/12/16

27 Victoria Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $549,900
Buyer: Shakenna K. Williams
Seller: Peter F. Robinson
Date: 08/16/16

9 Ward Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $420,000
Buyer: Robert A. Baroni
Seller: John P. McCloskey
Date: 08/18/16

10 Winterberry Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $421,250
Buyer: Glenn M. Rooney
Seller: Lynn M. Kace
Date: 08/10/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

133 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Rachel Loeffler
Seller: Molly J. Goren-Watts
Date: 08/15/16

746 Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Gillian P. Freeman
Seller: Eric S. Weld
Date: 08/15/16

31 Deepwoods Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $205,888
Buyer: Kelley A. Allan
Seller: Spartak Nasto
Date: 08/18/16

132 Farmington Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Laty Chhuon
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/15/16

95 Harlow Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Catlin Converse-Khurana
Seller: William R. Franklin
Date: 08/10/16

747 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Paul A. Huijing
Seller: Joseph Harris
Date: 08/17/16

27 Spaulding St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Sharon S. Carty
Seller: Liza A. Bouchard
Date: 08/08/16

BELCHERTOWN

30 2 Ponds Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: William F. Howard
Seller: Christina M. Sahd
Date: 08/16/16

150 Aldrich St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Szczepanek
Seller: Michael R. Mounts
Date: 08/18/16

247-1/2 Allen Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $267,000
Buyer: John E. Socha
Seller: Donald R. Besancon
Date: 08/12/16

Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $444,000
Buyer: Rakshitha Athukorala
Seller: Swarnkanthie Athukorala
Date: 08/15/16

979 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Daniel E. Potter
Seller: Georgene M. Carmany
Date: 08/12/16

78 North Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $286,000
Buyer: Phillip D. Hale
Seller: Nancy Z. Raymond
Date: 08/09/16

62 Maple St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: Douglas Tarnawa
Seller: Michael R. Aldrich
Date: 08/19/16

84 Metacomet St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Justin M. Rosienski
Seller: John J. Dougherty
Date: 08/19/16

Pine St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: RGC LLC
Seller: Boshko Belchertown RT
Date: 08/15/16

158 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $307,000
Buyer: Janet E. Powers
Seller: Barry A. Whitehill
Date: 08/15/16

CHESTERFIELD

87 Cummington Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Shane M. Wickland
Seller: Marla B. Brodsky
Date: 08/12/16

410 Ireland St.
Chesterfield, MA 01084
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Christopher E. Larsen
Seller: Henry L. Badner
Date: 08/09/16

EASTHAMPTON

7 2nd Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $221,443
Buyer: William D. Mock
Seller: Stanley & Anne Rzeszutek LT
Date: 08/19/16

12 Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Collins
Seller: Christopher M. Miles
Date: 08/19/16

13 Coed Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Leslie R. Towle
Seller: Tamra L. Bates
Date: 08/19/16

123 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Nicole M. Lachapelle
Seller: Norwich Properties LLC
Date: 08/19/16

11 Gula Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $259,767
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: John H. Connelly
Date: 08/19/16

9 Industrial Pkwy.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $495,000
Buyer: John A. Morin
Seller: 94 Industrial Drive LLC
Date: 08/18/16

354 Main St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Andrew Covington
Seller: Konstantinos N. Sierros
Date: 08/19/16

17 Olympia St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Melissa L. Pierson-Buell
Seller: Frank C. Messineo
Date: 08/16/16

129 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $257,000
Buyer: Christioher M. Miles
Seller: Kyle H. Butler
Date: 08/19/16

30 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Caroline J. White
Seller: Homayoun F. Shirazi
Date: 08/19/16

38 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $329,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Rist
Seller: Daniel D. Rist
Date: 08/12/16

48 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Matthew Mitchell
Seller: Gina A. Mitchell
Date: 08/09/16

19 River Valley Way
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $139,618
Buyer: Jorge I. Avendano
Seller: Jeffrey S. Cahill
Date: 08/19/16

GOSHEN

36 Dresser Hill Road
Goshen, MA 01096
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Kris I. Celatka
Seller: Harry A. Haskell
Date: 08/08/16

GRANBY

1 Lyn Dr.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $184,500
Buyer: Irma Y. Munoz
Seller: Martha A. Berrouard
Date: 08/16/16

119 Morgan St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $537,536
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Lynnette M. Maziarz
Date: 08/12/16

HADLEY

17 Hadley Place
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Carolyn M. Holstein
Seller: Linda M. Tilden
Date: 08/15/16

28 Meadowbrook Dr.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Susan J. Smoyer
Seller: John E. Reale
Date: 08/12/16

73 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Valley Building Co. Inc.
Seller: 73 Rocky Hill LLC
Date: 08/12/16

39 Stockwell Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Julia P. Chartier
Seller: William F. Howard
Date: 08/16/16

HATFIELD

12 Molloy Ave.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Corey Leveille
Seller: Marciano, Lorraine S., (Estate)
Date: 08/09/16

HUNTINGTON

6 Goss Hill Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Benjamin A. Kolodziej
Seller: Paul Denoncourt
Date: 08/19/16

52 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $115,100
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Gilbert E. Gagnon
Date: 08/18/16

24 Searle Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Jackson Gregg
Seller: Gary G. Wallace
Date: 08/12/16

NORTHAMPTON

37 Austin Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Sara C. O’Donnell
Seller: Jacqueline K. Matchett
Date: 08/12/16

5 Blackberry Lane
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Joseph C. Martinez
Seller: Anne C. Pratt
Date: 08/08/16

1152 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Dunbar
Seller: Joanne K. Clark
Date: 08/15/16

168 Chestnut St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Dana L. Gillette
Seller: Patrick M. Manseau
Date: 08/11/16

13-1/2 Finn St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Katherine A. Boyer
Seller: Douglass R. Baker
Date: 08/12/16

41 Jackson St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $349,000
Buyer: Balaji P. Belur
Seller: Caroline W. Graham
Date: 08/15/16

89 Longview Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Margaretha M. Wilcke
Seller: Karen G. Johnston
Date: 08/16/16

421 Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Jesse J. Rasid
Seller: Ruth A. Barrett IRT
Date: 08/12/16

4 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Sangsoo Lee
Seller: Tom Masters
Date: 08/15/16

11 Mann Terrace
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Thomas E. Barrup
Seller: Elaine C. Atkins
Date: 08/16/16

17 Murphy Terrace
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Bradley C. King
Seller: Bonnie L. Netto
Date: 08/11/16

63 North Loudville Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $399,500
Buyer: Tamra L. Bates
Seller: Vernice D. Cowell
Date: 08/19/16

103 Oak St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $324,000
Buyer: Sean Gaffney
Seller: Betty Wolfson TR
Date: 08/12/16

729 Park Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $674,000
Buyer: Jan I. Weiss
Seller: Albert Cennerazzo
Date: 08/17/16

199 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $735,000
Buyer: Matt & Nick LLC
Seller: Cabot Realty LLC
Date: 08/17/16

39 Summer St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Jennifer Murray
Seller: 39 Summer Street NT
Date: 08/11/16

18 Sumner Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: William Grogan
Seller: Jonathan B. Liebman
Date: 08/18/16

60 Water St.
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $275,888
Buyer: Paula D. Sommers
Seller: Michael Kesten
Date: 08/12/16

89 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Juliann Adamski
Seller: Carla Tagliente
Date: 08/18/16

PLAINFIELD

32 East Main St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Mark F. Stinson
Seller: Ruth M. Chudy FT
Date: 08/08/16

33 Stetson Ave.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $193,000
Buyer: Judith P. Hanson
Seller: Gerald Schamess
Date: 08/10/16

SOUTH HADLEY

89 Charon Terrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Daniel R. Haska
Seller: Stephen A. Foster
Date: 08/19/16

99 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $202,500
Buyer: Joseph L. Couture
Seller: Norma J. Heim
Date: 08/17/16

26 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Park Royal Holdings LLC
Seller: Michael D. Robinson
Date: 08/18/16

Newton St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $162,500
Buyer: Stephen R. Duval
Seller: Whispering Pines At Root
Date: 08/19/16

23 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $440,000
Buyer: Barbara Zecchi
Seller: Jennifer J. Garbiel
Date: 08/08/16

178 Woodbridge St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $333,000
Buyer: Christopher A. Tarr
Seller: Gail A. Olesiak
Date: 08/19/16

SOUTHAMPTON

6 Belanger Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Shelby Card
Date: 08/12/16

44 Coleman Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $357,500
Buyer: Heather A. Zackaricz
Seller: Andrea J. Bertini
Date: 08/12/16

185 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Grindstone Realty LLC
Seller: Thomas M. Cross
Date: 08/10/16

5 Hawthorne Dr.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: David W. Haughey
Seller: Richard A. Perras
Date: 08/15/16

63 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Paul T. Blazejowski
Seller: Dansereau, Kelley A., (Estate)
Date: 08/10/16

117 White Loaf Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Kaushal V. Shah
Seller: Mohammed Al-Saad
Date: 08/15/16

WARE

24 Doane Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: Lawrence E. Banas
Seller: John S. Podkowka
Date: 08/18/16

79 Eagle St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $209,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Leo D. Thompson
Date: 08/16/16

21 Sherwin St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $126,000
Buyer: Douglas S. Lavallee
Seller: Jessica S. Harder
Date: 08/18/16

WILLIAMSBURG

37 Briar Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $243,500
Buyer: Mary Bradley
Seller: Alexandra Ludwig
Date: 08/10/16

13 Walpole Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Nathaniel F. Anable
Seller: Briggs NT
Date: 08/18/16

WORTHINGTON

549 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $198,000
Buyer: Travis L. Roberts
Seller: 549 Old North Road Land TR
Date: 08/12/16

Recognizing the Impact of Opioid Abuse

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

Opinion

By Jim Goodwin

Used properly, the prescription pain pills known as opioids can be highly effective. They are also highly addictive. Recently, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., sent a letter to more than 2 million U.S. physicians asking for their help in solving our nation’s opioid-addiction epidemic.

Murthy pointed out that, nearly two decades ago, physicians were encouraged to be more aggressive about treating pain. Many were even taught — incorrectly — that opioids are not addictive when prescribed for legitimate pain. The consequences have been devastating: an epidemic of opioid use that continues to impact communities large and small, rich and poor, around our region and across our nation. No social, racial, gender, age, or demographic group is immune.

According to the surgeon general, opioid prescriptions have increased markedly in the past two decades, and now nearly two million people in America have a prescription opioid-use disorder. This is also contributing to increased use of heroin, which is essentially the same chemically as opioid pain pills, and to the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. Nationally, opioid overdose deaths have quadrupled since 1999. Here in Massachusetts, four people die every day from overdose.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is pleased that the surgeon general recognizes the opioid epidemic as a national health crisis. We hope that leaders everywhere in the health profession, law enforcement, education, and government will join us in fighting the opioid crisis from its foundation:

• We must learn more about pain management and effective treatment options that minimize or remove the risk of addiction;
• We must all acknowledge, as the surgeon general does, that addiction is a chronic illness, not a moral failing; and
• We must work to remove the stigma that too many people attach to addiction so no one feels too ashamed to seek treatment for themselves or loved ones.

Treating addiction as a disease is critical, but the long-term solution is prevention. Considering the costs of addiction — in lives shattered and resources consumed, and to individuals, families, communities, and our economy — serious prevention efforts will pay for themselves, over and over.

For help with opioid treatment or prevention, call CDH at (844) 243-4357.

Jim Goodwin is president and CEO of the Center for Human Development.

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Ahearn, Kathi Lynn
a/k/a Fitchben, Kathi Lynn
2 Cottage Ave.
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/11/2016

Bernardes, Paul G.
208 Osborne Terrace
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/09/2016

Bevil, Donna C.
33 Broad St., Apt. 6
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/12/2016

Blanchard, Jeffrey, D.
Blanchard, Laura H.
147 Joy St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/11/2016

Bruscoe, Jeffrey J.
108 West St.
West Hatfield, MA 01088
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/14/2016

Buendia, Patricia Ann
23 Springfield St., Apt. A
Three Rivers, MA 01080
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/11/2016

Charron, Gary A.
38 Meadows St.
Adams, MA 01220
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/08/2016

Copland, Thomas S.
134 Ely Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/14/2016

Cronin, Jeffrey James
85 North Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/12/2016

Edward M. Lee, J.D. Inc.
Andersen and Lee, P.C.
70 Court St., #1B
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 11
Date: 11, 08/10/2016

Emery, Heather L.
143 Butler Road
Monson, MA 01057
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/08/2016

Ferreira, Michael A.
491 Winsor St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/10/2016

Galuszka, Peter S.
130 Sheffield Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/09/2016

Giordano, Derek P.
30 Vail St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/15/2016

Godlew, Timothy P.
7 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/11/2016

Johnson, Russell E.
97 Wachusett St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/08/2016

Lambert, Todd C.
136 Pontoosic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/05/2016

LaVoice, Mary F.
a/k/a Richard, Mary F.
42 Granville Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/12/2016

Linette, Erickson M.
7 White Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/13/2016

Madro, Roman, W.
Madro, Teresa E.
79 Maryland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/12/2016

Martel, Kathy L.
75 Longview St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/12/2016

Masenior, Jacob N.
Punska, Heather L.
53 East Center St.
Leeds, MA 01053
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/11/2016

McGlynn, Kathleen R.
198 Bates Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/10/2016

McKenzie, Timika
36 Pidgeon Dr.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/08/2016

Mello, Edyta J.
47 Queen St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/12/2016

Morales, Luis A.
PO Box 6073
Springfield, MA 01101
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/09/2016

My Hero Cleaning
Wisenburn, David, S.
58 Lorimer St.
Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/15/2016

New World Recording
Damato, Daniel Jeffrey
12 Moore Hill Road
Athol, MA 01331
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/10/2016

Robbins, Bernard R.
5 Demond Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/08/2016

Szczygiel, Ann M.
155 Anvil St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/07/2016

Therrien, Joanna
440 Union St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/05/2016

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the months of August and September 2016.

AMHERST

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
213 College Street
Camrac, LLC

Motown Man
408 Northampton Road
Bernie Johnson

Synergy Massage Therapy
10 Gatehouse Road
Kristin Moyer

CHICOPEE

Aerial 51 Studios
196 Fletcher Circle
Robert F. Perry

AG Wood, LLC
17 Naomi Street
Arkadiusz Gajda

Cellite Engineers Inc., dba. Johnstone Supply
590 Center Street
Jess Hill

East Street Cleaners
423 East St.
Sun D. Choi & Choong Ki Choi

MPinto Transport
44 Alvord Ave.
Maria E. Pinto-Davila

HADLEY

CVS Pharmacy #16960
367 Russell St.
CVS Pharmacy Inc.

Dollar Tree
458 Russell St.

VIP Nail Spa
331 Russell St.
Tommy Hguyen

Cove Coating
97 Russell St.
Michael Chudzik

NORTHAMPTON

Beerology, LLC
342 Pleasant St. #1
Jordana Starr & Michael Schilling

El Conquistadar
89-93 Main St.
Josue Nunez

Life Choice Hospice of Massachusetts
243 King St., Suite 237 & 239
Michelle L. Heron-Macial

Grey Hall Music
1 Brewster Ct.
Gregory J. Hall

Hammer & Flowers
256 Bridge St.
Frederic Siegel

The People’s Contract
92 Laurel Park
Matthew Hersculer

413 IT Solutions
2 Conz St.
Joshua Desharnais & Alex Campurciani

SPRINGFIELD

Ajus Home Improvement
86 Oakgrove Ave.
Adolphus Cropper

Asian Mini Market
405 Dickinson St.
Thu Nguyen

Bellucci’s Property Management
13 Plum St.
Anthony Bellucci

Casiano Towing
424 Walnut St.
Erllis Casiano Lugo

Designin’ Kitchens
59 East St.
Laurie Bennett

Enfield Printing Company
1365 Main St.
Michael Weber

Enuff
97 Hadley St.
Veronica L. McNair

Hamid Kiatresh
51 Johnson St.
Hamid Reza Kianesh

Haq Corp. DBA PeterPan
1776 Main St.
Zahoor Haq

Kranis Global Holding LLC
2625 Main St.
Sayed M. Matos

Magic Dreams Child Care
195 Riverside Road
Ada Centeno

Ramos Detailing and Tinting
199 Laconia St.
Mayra Febus

Shine Bright Cleaning LLC
407 Bay St.
Maria Vega

Sunders
99 Phillips Ave.
Jesse Earl Horne

Tom Works Heating and Co
49 Observer St.
Thomas Peter Anderson

United Auto Sales Inc.
874 Berkshire Ave.
Joseph M. Nigro

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Ben’s Home Improvements
54 Wellfleet Dr.
Benjamin Neal

General Analytics
1521 Westfield St.
Yevgeniy Kiforishin

Kalmm Times Child Center
30 Ames Ave.
Keyla Diaz

Pretty Woman
245 Memorial Ave.
MA Pretty Woman, LLC

WESTFIELD

MA Willows Limited Partnership
19 Lockhouse Road
NESPA Property Investors Inc.

Tops MA 411 Westfield
487 Western Ave.
Tops MA 411 Westfield

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff September 20, 2016

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

Executhech Inc., 168 Elm St., Suite A8, Agawam, MA 01001. Andrew R. Serenho, same. Sales and service of copiers, printers and supplies.

EAST LONGMEADOW

Hegel America Inc., 38 Baldwin St., Suite 4, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. Bent Holter, Ankerveien 26C, Oslo 0785. Sale of electronic equipment and components.

NORTHAMPTON

Green Geek Inc., 122 Grove St., Apt. A, Northampton, MA 01060. Robert Staples, same. Nonprofit organization that refurbishes computers to provide them to low-income individuals, low-income families and senior citizens in need.

PITTSFIELD

Bianchi-Barbarotta Foundation Inc., 20 Bryant St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. John L. Barbarotta, 17 Washington St., Trumbull, CT 06611. The mission of the corporation is to actively serve the youth of Berkshire County by building charitable capital, making philanthropic grants, and providing services that contribute to the health and education of youth in the community.

SPRINGFIELD

Anycafé Inc., 1215 Wilbraham Road, P.O. Box 1572, Springfield, MA 01119. Logan Carlson, same. Marketing and distribution of Anycafé products and intellectual holding company.

Friends of Libertas Academy Charter School Inc., Once Federal Street Building 101, Springfield, MA 01105. Modesto Montero, 27 Lyman St., Springfield, MA 01103. Assist in all lawful ways in the establishment, development, improvement and expansions of educational opportunities, facilities and programs of Libertas Academy Charter School and to assist attending students and teachers in realizing their educational goals and objectives.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Delco Industries Corp., 59 Kelso Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089. John Delica, 622 Union St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Manufacturing of machine parts and any other act or activity permitted under the Massachusetts act.

WESTFIELD

Dagis PC, 53 Bailey Dr., Westfield, MA 01085. Mitesh Brahmbhatt, same. Dentist.

WHATELY

American Myalgic Encephalomyelltis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society Inc., 124 Haydenville Road, Whatley, MA 01093. Erica Verrillo, same. Serving the needs of Myalgic Encephalomyelltis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients and caregivers through support, advocacy and education.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Allfaze Mechanical Inc., 2908 Hancock Road, Williamstown, MA 01267. Kevin L. Brazee, same. Plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration services.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the month of August 2016.

AGAWAM

EP Energy Massachusetts LLC
Main St.
$1,849,895 — Installation of a large-scale ground mounted solar facility consisting of 1,891 modules.

FRP Holdings Agawam LLC
Springfield St.
$64,575 — Strip roof and re-roof Rocky’s

H + A Realty LCC
North Westfield St.
$0.00 — Frame new walls for new businesses at units #345 and unit #347 which will eventually be connected to create one space — Day Spa

WEJJAL LLC
Silver St.
$58,450 — Modify existing partitions, repair/replace wallboard, doors, floor and ceiling, add new exterior stairs

AMHERST

Amherst Shopping Center Associates LLC
175 University Dr., Big Y
$589,600 — Interior renovations

Stavros Center For Independent Living
210 Old Farm Road
$31,750 — Replace roof

Trustees of Hampshire College
1095 West St.
$266,240 — Ground-mounted, grid-connected solar PV array on Hampshire College field

HADLEY

Hampshire College
893 West St.
$125,500 — Adding on a 1,200 sq. ft. wood shop with material loading overhead door, wiring to be done by college. No plumbing and one wall-mount heater

NORTHAMPTON

Chicopee Kendall, LLC
129 Pleasant St.
$300 — Demolish building, including foundation and abatement

City of Northampton Parking Garage
85 Hampton Ave.
$162,000 — Replace sealant and tee-to-tee joints

Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc.
30 Locust St.
$108,826 — Create men’s and women’s locker rooms

Main St. LLP C/O Colebrook Realty Services
175 Main St.
123,993 — Renovate customer/employee areas and restrooms, repair storefront, new front door

Smith St. Associates LLC
32 Smith St.
$480,000 — Construct 70 X 80 Addition

Trustees of Smith College
12 Arnold Ave.
$117,876 — New roof, sky light replacement, and rot repair

SPRINGFIELD

Big Y
1090 St. James Ave.
$25,000 — Add new cases and coolers. Frame-in new prep area.

Blue Tarp Redevelopment Inc.
34 MGM Way
$45,860,807 — Type 1B Construction (S-2 Parking Garage)

Crown Atlantic Company
22 Birnie Ave.
$20,000 — T-Mobile/Metro PCS proposes to replace (3) air b4a antennas with (3) air 32db antennas and install 1new HCS 6×12 hybrid fiber cable. All work will be completed within the existing area

Dickinson Street Funeral Home
305 State St.
$55,000 — Alteration of funeral home into dental clinic and replacement of eight existing windows

Mass Mutual
1500 Main St.
$90,000.00 — Office renovations for Morgan Stanley on the 19th floor; 1,920 square feet. No exterior alterations

One Financial Plaza
1350 Main St.
$89,453 — Building out a room on the 11th floor for Verizon Wireless equipment

Smith & Wesson
2100 Roosevelt Ave.
$160,000 — Drill foundation and erect structural steel for carport structures, install modules, perform wiring and terminations, trench collection systems, all construction debris to be disposed of in dumpsters

Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
$88,250 — Remove old roofing, install new roof, insulation, drains, drip edge, metal to spec

WEST SPRINGFIELD

Big E
1305 Memorial Ave.
$8,000 — Installation of temporary cellular antenna

Chipotle Restaurant
241 Memorial Ave.
$479,500 – Site work, utilities, paving walkways, patio, dumpster enclosure, and new building shell

Dante Club
1197 Memorial Ave.
$24,000 — Remodel rest rooms

Myron Street Apts.
20-24 Myron Street
$7,560 — Replace 3-story stairs on one side of building

Powers & Liquori Law Offices
64 Park St.
$4,500 — Remove existing metal roof on dormer only and replace with asphalt shingles

West Springfield Middle School
31 Middle School Dr.
$600 — Erect a 30 x 40 frame tent for benefit

WESTFIELD

City of Westfield
366 Little River Road
$2,190,342 — Construct 3,500-square-foot addition to Little River station

Jarvis Surgical Inc.
53 Airport Road
$20,000 — Install sprinkles in the new addition

Rosow Westfield LLC
66 South Broad St.
$12,225 — Interior alterations, install overhead & exit doors

Streamfield, LLC
303 E Main St.
$180,000 – Alterate existing vacant space to permit use

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

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

562 Suburban Dr.
Ashfield, MA 01330
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Austin J. Snape
Seller: Lori G. Whiteman
Date: 08/01/16

BERNARDSTON

169 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $200,500
Buyer: Adam H. Barrett
Seller: Scott Digeorge
Date: 07/29/16

BUCKLAND

202 Lower St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Caroline Miklovich
Seller: Nikole L. Gilbert
Date: 07/26/16

COLRAIN

30 Wilson Hill Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Sheri L. Menard
Seller: Cheryl L. Yacovone
Date: 07/26/16

CONWAY

388 Hart Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jason F. Silverman
Seller: Bryant E. Benson
Date: 07/29/16

776 Reeds Bridge Road
Conway, MA 01341
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Donald M. Scott
Seller: Joseph T. McGranaghan
Date: 08/02/16

DEERFIELD

216 Conway Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $224,500
Buyer: Julie A. Sencabaugh
Seller: Jared K. Libby
Date: 08/01/16

49 King Philip Ave.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $342,000
Buyer: Erik W. Wrisley
Seller: Richard B. Reeves
Date: 07/29/16

225 Lower Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $318,000
Buyer: Michelle Rockett
Seller: Paul E. Gilroy
Date: 08/03/16

75 Stillwater Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Julia Rolin-Coffey
Seller: Sarah Carroll
Date: 08/04/16

24 Thayer St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Jeremy Wells
Seller: Joni Martino
Date: 07/28/16

321 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $293,000
Buyer: Christian Day
Seller: John F. Moriarty
Date: 08/01/16

GREENFIELD

38-40 Birch St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $132,132
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Alexandra T. Green
Date: 07/29/16

9 Cherry Lane
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Dorothy A. Arsenault
Seller: Ruth M. Gile
Date: 07/29/16

82 Cleveland St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $196,500
Buyer: Joshua P. Michal
Seller: Durand D. Lively
Date: 08/03/16

80 Devens St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sara L. Acton
Seller: Mark Sirum
Date: 07/29/16

51 Garfield St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Aisha Russell
Seller: Christine N. Turner
Date: 08/01/16

165 High St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $214,900
Buyer: Joshua A. Moran
Seller: Keith D. Streeter
Date: 08/05/16

42 Highland Ave.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $251,000
Buyer: Rachel W. Lindsay
Seller: Rory A. Miskimen
Date: 07/29/16

23 Laurel St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Leigha M. Otto
Seller: Sydney I. Snow
Date: 07/29/16

28-A Old Albany Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Shaun D. Schofield
Seller: David T. Damery
Date: 07/28/16

14 Parkway St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Jennifer E. Antonellis
Seller: Doris C. Cowdrey
Date: 07/29/16

HAWLEY

20 Grout Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Karen Hoffman
Seller: Duane Blakeslee
Date: 07/25/16

South River Road
Hawley, MA 01339
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Berkshire Highlands LLC
Seller: Thomas W. Shields
Date: 08/01/16

LEVERETT

14 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $427,500
Buyer: Stacey Temple
Seller: John W. Lemly
Date: 07/29/16

142-144 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Anthony Witman
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 08/04/16

146-148 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Anthony Witman
Seller: Witman Properties Inc.
Date: 08/04/16

LEYDEN

162 Alexander Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Kenneth C. Griswold
Seller: John B. Glabach
Date: 08/01/16

529 Brattleboro Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $329,900
Buyer: John P. Higgins
Seller: Fiske INT
Date: 07/29/16

MONTAGUE

99 4th St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Karen L. Dodd
Seller: Laura Wormell
Date: 07/28/16

81 High St.
Montague, MA 01344
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Durand D. Lively
Seller: Terrance J. Sicard
Date: 08/03/16

16 Meadow Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $207,000
Buyer: Brian M. Kellogg
Seller: Carol L. Rastallis
Date: 08/03/16

347 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: David E. Fisher
Seller: Melissa S. Hale-Doyle
Date: 08/01/16

454 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Joshua K. McComb
Seller: John A. Greene
Date: 07/29/16

511 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $274,500
Buyer: Jeannette Wicks-Lim
Seller: Jo-Anne Pach-Koirala
Date: 07/29/16

16 Willmark Ave.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Nancy E. Kopec
Seller: Beverly J. Sibley
Date: 07/28/16

NEW SALEM

160 Neilson Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Phyllis R. Rogers
Seller: Sunday D. Lefebvre
Date: 07/26/16

NORTHFIELD

80 South Mountain Road
Northfield, MA 01360
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Timothy Crowley
Seller: Anna Burniske
Date: 08/01/16

ORANGE

15 Burrill Ave.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Ralph E. Cutter
Seller: John W. Griffiths
Date: 08/03/16

SHELBURNE

239 Colrain Shelburne Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $301,000
Buyer: George H. Kennedy
Seller: Nancy E. Kopec
Date: 07/28/16

94 Main St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $353,000
Buyer: Susan Berger
Seller: Donovan A. Stevens
Date: 08/01/16

48 Mechanic St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $368,000
Buyer: Eben D. Sorkin
Seller: Karen Hoffman
Date: 07/25/16

291 Patten Road
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Susan F. Durkee
Seller: Robert Jaros
Date: 08/03/16

17 Water St.
Shelburne, MA 01370
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Nina E. Talayco
Seller: Roxanne B. Hamilton
Date: 07/28/16

SHUTESBURY

65 Schoolhouse Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $248,745
Buyer: FHLM
Seller: Thomas E. Boynton
Date: 07/25/16

71 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Roland S. Brock
Seller: William G. Labich
Date: 07/27/16

SUNDERLAND

35 North Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Benjamin M. Barr
Seller: Lenore F. Bowen
Date: 07/29/16

WENDELL

75 Jennison Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Cailyn M. Reed
Seller: Helen R. Haddad TR
Date: 07/28/16

143 Locke Hill Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Michael A. Grillo
Seller: Thomas H. Manley
Date: 07/27/16

47 Stone Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Stephen Booth
Date: 07/25/16

49 Stone Road
Wendell, MA 01379
Amount: $118,500
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Stephen Booth
Date: 07/25/16

27 West St.
Wendell, MA 01380
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Mark W. Manselle
Seller: Judith Breier
Date: 07/28/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

48 Carmen Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: USA HUD
Seller: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Date: 08/03/16

102 Coronet Circle
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Scott R. Gates
Seller: Michael Osowski
Date: 07/28/16

84 Gold St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $450,000
Buyer: Stone Commercial Realty
Seller: JJS Realty LLP
Date: 08/04/16

42 Lawnwood St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $140,766
Buyer: Live Well Financial Inc.
Seller: Carol A. Gaynor
Date: 08/01/16

52 Liberty St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Kyle Gendron
Seller: Aaron F. Rickis
Date: 07/28/16

351 Meadow St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Richard M. Lewis
Seller: Diane M. Pedulla
Date: 08/04/16

47 Michele Lane
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Kalpanaben Patel
Seller: C. Arslanian-Ginsberg
Date: 07/29/16

47 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $244,000
Buyer: Crystal M. Shea
Seller: Joseph W. Mikalson
Date: 08/01/16

35 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Robert Stabach
Seller: Barbara L. Murphy
Date: 08/05/16

125 North Westfield St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Robert H. Pettazzoni
Seller: Derek A. Myers
Date: 08/02/16

1139 North St. Ext.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Emanuel Diaz
Seller: Stephen H. Cassanelli
Date: 08/01/16

115 Spencer St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: James F. Walsh
Seller: Patricia A. Reveruzzi
Date: 07/28/16

1661 Suffield St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $710,000
Buyer: Calvin J. McFadden
Seller: Youness M. Bakr
Date: 07/29/16

BLANDFORD

1 Albano Dr.
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: James A. Slattery
Seller: Laurence M. Weinstein
Date: 07/29/16

BRIMFIELD

32 Champeaux Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $525,000
Buyer: Graham S. Maxfield
Seller: Maple Lane Development Corp.
Date: 08/02/16

5 Devils Lane
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Christopher Caplette
Seller: Michael J. Poulin
Date: 08/05/16

1164 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Corey W. Gingras
Seller: Michael J. Wood
Date: 07/25/16

1196 Dunhamtown Brimfield Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Carl T. Ingling
Seller: Christopher P. King
Date: 08/02/16

118 East Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Brad Senckowski
Seller: Southbridge RE LLC
Date: 08/04/16

44 Little Alum Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $172,302
Buyer: USA VA
Seller: Jason R. Lamica
Date: 08/05/16

83 Marsh Hill Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Michael Poulin
Seller: Angela B. Dunn
Date: 08/05/16

CHICOPEE

29 Anson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $183,000
Buyer: David Wallace
Seller: Kenneth E. Lamy
Date: 08/03/16

39 Arlmont St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $150,500
Buyer: Ruth Santana
Seller: M. D. Leon Fils Real Estate
Date: 08/05/16

170 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Brittany Lawrence
Seller: Christopher J. Ward
Date: 07/25/16

35 Beeler Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Ty A. Sherokow
Seller: Kimberly A. Stewart
Date: 07/29/16

43 Bonneville Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Alex N. Delvalle
Seller: Revampit LLC
Date: 07/29/16

11 Boutin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Bonnie A. Trombley
Date: 07/26/16

93 Clairmont Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $190,500
Buyer: Brianna L. Kring
Seller: Holly E. Williams
Date: 07/29/16

53 Davenport St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Kiersten N. Korona
Seller: Karen Morando-Paulo
Date: 07/29/16

132 East Main St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $11,700,000
Buyer: She’s Your Queen To Be LLC
Seller: Falls View Associates LP
Date: 08/02/16

1416 Granby Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Rattell Real Estate Holdings
Seller: Donald J. Roy
Date: 08/03/16

153 Grattan St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Dean T. Sudyka
Seller: Avmax LLC
Date: 08/05/16

56 Grove St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $11,700,000
Buyer: Shes Your Queen To Be LLC
Seller: Falls View Associates LP
Date: 08/02/16

54 Hillman St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,500
Buyer: Edwin Coll
Seller: Derek S. Booth
Date: 07/29/16

716 James St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Emanuel Ortiz
Seller: Larry R. Harrison
Date: 07/28/16

Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $325,000
Buyer: Jick Realty LLC
Seller: Mark B. Cowles
Date: 07/25/16

48 Leo Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $213,500
Buyer: Randall L. Hoy
Seller: Susan T. Racine
Date: 08/05/16

51 Maple St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Valley Opportunity Councl
Seller: Edward P. MeGarry
Date: 07/29/16

116 Marten St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Nicholas P. Baruffaldi
Seller: Baruffaldi, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 08/02/16

173 Mayflower Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Jeremy M. Brown
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 07/29/16

732 McKinstry Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Stephanie A. Corliss
Date: 08/01/16

43 Monroe St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Donnell G. Hart
Seller: O’Neil FT
Date: 08/01/16

160 Pendleton Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Theodore Larson
Date: 08/04/16

135 Polaski Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Christine V. Johnson
Seller: Catherine M. Lovett
Date: 07/29/16

219 Pondview Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $164,250
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Virginia Perosino
Date: 08/02/16

150 Rimmon Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Michelle M. Mcananama
Seller: Miriah Sherokow
Date: 07/29/16

10 Sampson St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $177,000
Buyer: Jason C. Surprise
Seller: Theodore P. Cote
Date: 07/29/16

17 Spring St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $153,850
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Mary E. Paine
Date: 08/01/16

43 Van Horn St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Mark T. Hnitecki
Seller: Thomas P. Hnitecki
Date: 08/03/16

179 Waite Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $188,000
Buyer: Brenden A. Boucher
Seller: Kevin M. Robbins
Date: 08/04/16

138 Wheatland Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Garrett J. Moulton
Seller: Deborah E. Miles
Date: 08/05/16

127 Woodcrest Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Vincent Spagnoli
Seller: John B. Masters
Date: 08/04/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

47 Dearborn St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Donald R. Moriarty
Seller: FNMA
Date: 08/05/16

16 Elizabeth St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Theresa M. Roy
Seller: Michael F. Leahy
Date: 07/29/16

173 Hampden Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Federici
Seller: Sylvia M. Caron
Date: 07/28/16

131 Meadow Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Donald J. Lambert
Seller: David J. Fontes
Date: 08/05/16

290 Parker St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $427,000
Buyer: Liam R. Jones
Seller: Donald A. Grindle
Date: 07/29/16

7 Peachtree Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Jonathan E. Robichaud
Seller: Paul Colantoni
Date: 07/29/16

36 Pondview Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01036
Amount: $584,000
Buyer: Kristen L. Cressotti
Seller: Custom Homes Development
Date: 08/03/16

30 South Bend Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Robert A. Gibowicz
Seller: John R. Ferrindino
Date: 07/29/16

Somers Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: National Property Services
Seller: Nina M. Forbes
Date: 07/28/16

42 Vadnais St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Richard Dzierwinski
Seller: Joann R. Hough
Date: 07/29/16

52 Windsor Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $537,000
Buyer: Susan Kartiko
Seller: Brian D. Bell
Date: 07/28/16

GRANVILLE

32 Dickinson Dr.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Stephen J. Fitzgerald
Seller: William J. Oleksak
Date: 08/01/16

432 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Lynne A. Thibault
Seller: Colleen M. Berndt
Date: 08/03/16

HAMPDEN

421 Glendale Road
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Tennessee Jed RT
Seller: Judith C. Gerrish
Date: 08/05/16

HOLLAND

122 Old County Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Patrick R. Doyle
Seller: Lawrence Torrey
Date: 07/25/16

HOLYOKE

90-92 Allyn St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $182,000
Buyer: Franklyn Suarez
Seller: Rivera, Ana L., (Estate)
Date: 07/29/16

3 Blaine Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Shaina M. Rogstad
Seller: Roland Leduc
Date: 08/01/16

8 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Sheryl L. Higgins
Date: 07/25/16

3 Brenan St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $227,500
Buyer: Ervin Santiago-Vega
Seller: Christopher Kulig
Date: 07/28/16

26 Edbert Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Robert E. Wojcik
Seller: Alicia Otero-Rodriguez
Date: 08/04/16

17 Laurel St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Yaritza Rivera
Seller: Matthew J. Beauchemin
Date: 07/29/16

67-69 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: JSLC Inc.
Seller: Lynchies LLC
Date: 08/03/16

71 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: JSLC Inc.
Seller: Lynchies LLC
Date: 08/03/16

40 Moss Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $144,400
Buyer: William J. Lotter
Seller: David Morrissey
Date: 08/05/16

50-52 Parker St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $124,800
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Cynthia Marquez
Date: 07/28/16

225 Sargeant St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Tracy E. Bergeron
Seller: Milton Craig

2-4 Saint James Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Patricia A. Reynolds
Seller: Sharon E. Bartlett
Date: 08/01/16

280-282 West Franklin St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Jordan Doucette
Seller: Lorraine Carson
Date: 08/01/16

9 Washington Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Mantilla
Seller: Erick Vasquez
Date: 08/05/16

47 Wellesley Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Julie D. Corey
Seller: Melinda S. Thomas
Date: 08/02/16

LONGMEADOW

20 Ashford Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $256,000
Buyer: Vidya Bharathi-Ramasamy
Seller: Lisa I. Santurri
Date: 08/01/16

6 Chatham Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Scott H. McGowen
Seller: Randolf Kuerzel
Date: 07/29/16

114 Colton Place
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Eric D. Hunter
Seller: Kathleen Gibson
Date: 08/01/16

59 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $316,000
Buyer: Amy J. Megliola
Seller: Eric W. Bascom
Date: 08/01/16

771 Converse St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Lemkin
Seller: Richard S. Sheperd
Date: 08/02/16

85 Franklin Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $221,193
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Sean Hill
Date: 08/05/16

460 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $354,900
Buyer: Jonathan W. Pinkston
Seller: Lee P. Shinoda
Date: 08/05/16

68 Lynnwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $364,900
Buyer: Linda VanOrden
Seller: Catherine A. Guardia
Date: 08/01/16

703 Maple Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Michael S. Markstein
Seller: Maple Road RT
Date: 07/29/16

33 Overbrook Lane
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Liguori
Seller: Ann T. Keiser
Date: 08/04/16

LUDLOW

30 Americo St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $240,465
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Isabel Serpas
Date: 08/03/16

20 Bliss St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $189,000
Buyer: Thomas L. Canty
Seller: JNB Property Investment
Date: 08/05/16

1541 Center St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Vrajeshkumar Patel
Seller: Jeanette D. Trudeau
Date: 08/01/16

317 Chapin St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $216,500
Buyer: James Mannis
Seller: Jennifer Donais
Date: 08/02/16

46 Evergreen Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $192,000
Buyer: Norman A. Freniere
Seller: Donald J. Lake
Date: 07/25/16

25 Fox Hill Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Paul Sahd
Seller: Mark K. McCulloch
Date: 07/29/16

141 Holy Cross Circle
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Augusto Coelho
Seller: Janice A. Sharpe
Date: 08/01/16

6 Marie St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Kay Loudon
Seller: Stacy L. Haluch
Date: 07/29/16

38 Michael St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $153,900
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Michael Staback
Date: 08/01/16

29 Watt Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $163,500
Buyer: Amandio Ribeiro
Seller: Kristina M. Vitorino
Date: 07/29/16

MONSON

47 Moulton Hill Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $262,500
Buyer: Adam J. Dziewit
Seller: Normand H. Plante
Date: 07/28/16

18 Pinnacle Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Keith W. Richardson
Seller: Philip A. Brehart
Date: 08/01/16

3 Pleasant St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Richard Lentinello
Seller: Sandra W. Jurczyk
Date: 07/28/16

PALMER

156 3 Rivers Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Kayla A. Basile
Seller: Michael A. Ziemba
Date: 08/05/16

25 Breton St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Thomas A. Schultz
Seller: Nancy Granger
Date: 08/03/16

268 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Khailee E. Beach
Seller: Donna M. Pecenak
Date: 08/03/16

15 George St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Christopher W. Bartlett
Seller: Santucci, Zella T., (Estate)
Date: 07/29/16

2002-2004 Maple St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $141,450
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Timothy H. Allen
Date: 07/27/16

12 Norman St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $188,500
Buyer: Christine Tetreault
Seller: John M. Mancini
Date: 08/04/16

2010 Palmer Road
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Francesca M. Rodriguez
Seller: Richard Anischik
Date: 07/28/16

2042 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $265,585
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Gregory S. Bryant
Date: 07/29/16

2 Ridge Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $315,000
Buyer: Gary P. Leecock
Seller: Constance J. Demers
Date: 07/29/16

24 Searle St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $284,500
Buyer: Kimberly L. Pouliot
Seller: Charles M. Callahan
Date: 08/05/16

RUSSELL

27 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $154,100
Buyer: Liza M. Farrelly
Seller: Leanne M. Barrett
Date: 07/29/16

70 Overlook Dr.
Russell, MA 01085
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Anna P. Hart
Seller: Betsy A. Braman
Date: 07/29/16

286 Woodland Way
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $335,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Dingman
Seller: Albert Grimaldi
Date: 08/05/16

SPRINGFIELD

114 Abbott St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $177,160
Buyer: Alyssa Sbalbi
Seller: Anthony P. Disantis
Date: 07/29/16

97 Alderman St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $204,000
Buyer: AJN Rentals LLC
Seller: Hallerin Realty LLP
Date: 07/29/16

19 Annies Way
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $228,000
Buyer: Jean Tailleur
Seller: Christina M. Gloster
Date: 07/28/16

228 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: William A. Hanke
Date: 08/01/16

25 Berard Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Jose Vargas
Seller: Shawn E. Martin
Date: 07/29/16

1354 Berkshire Ave.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $137,900
Buyer: David M. Mojica
Seller: Maria V. Desteno
Date: 07/29/16

189 Bowles Park
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,900
Buyer: Benjamin R. Torres
Seller: Mary P. Moriarty
Date: 08/05/16

1205 Bradley Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Luis A. Colon
Seller: Cheryl A. Perrault
Date: 07/28/16

63 Bridle Path Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Gary Munn
Seller: Jess P. Wainscott
Date: 08/02/16

31 Brunswick St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Miguel A. Ramos
Seller: Emmanuel Almanzar
Date: 07/29/16

67 Clough St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Sheina Rodriguez
Seller: Jason S. Balut
Date: 08/04/16

33 Coleman St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Kenny A. Rodriguez
Seller: London Realty LLC
Date: 07/28/16

42 Dewey St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Adaliz Diaz
Seller: Emanuel Diaz
Date: 07/29/16

76 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: William W. Randall
Date: 07/27/16

263 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,900
Buyer: Tia A. Ingram
Seller: Brendan Curran
Date: 07/29/16

10 Flora St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $170,150
Buyer: Amanda E. Salvat
Seller: Sandra Botero
Date: 08/03/16

99-101 Granby St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Sean Reilly
Date: 08/05/16

90 Greaney St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Shareva Delgado
Seller: Sullivan, Elizabeth A., (Estate)
Date: 08/03/16

50 Herbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $156,750
Buyer: Shay J. Daniels
Seller: Aida Roman
Date: 08/03/16

46 Irvington St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Michelle Kulczyk-Jiles
Date: 08/03/16

200 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Miranda Ronghi
Seller: Rebecca C. Evans-Andrade

38 Judith St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Valerie A. Roulston
Seller: First Niagara Bank
Date: 08/05/16

38 Kingoke Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Richard C. White
Seller: William M. Weaver
Date: 07/29/16

5 Lavender Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Awilda Vazquez
Seller: Nicklaus Kalish
Date: 08/05/16

17 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Eric D. Degray
Seller: Jeremiah P. Sullivan
Date: 07/29/16

155 Oak Grove Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Jennifer L. Morales
Seller: Campagnari Construction
Date: 07/29/16

41 Orlando St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Shameshia Holmes
Seller: Global Homes Properties
Date: 07/25/16

668 Parker St.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $152,000
Buyer: Jessie M. Estrada
Seller: Jose F. Diaz
Date: 07/29/16

37 Parkwood St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Olga M. Mercado
Seller: Victor Roule
Date: 07/29/16

79 Perkins St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Sarah S. Gordon
Seller: Alex Demartin
Date: 07/29/16

97 Rockland St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Elizabeth R. Norman
Seller: Catherine M. Taranto
Date: 07/29/16

1426 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Lucian Ortega
Seller: Viviana Council
Date: 08/05/16

465 South Branch Pkwy.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Aicha Yahyani
Seller: Dawn B. Fitzgerald
Date: 07/28/16

67 Thornton St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Sean Fitzgerald
Seller: Eugene J. Dean
Date: 08/01/16

70 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Ernest M. Toussaint
Seller: Mary J. Sheehan
Date: 07/28/16

283 West Allen Ridge Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,000
Buyer: Joan M. Chmura
Seller: Timothy R. Payne
Date: 07/29/16

95 Whittier St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,280
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Judith A. Hanke
Date: 07/28/16

2338 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Eveliz Gonzalez
Date: 07/28/16

96 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: Meghan E. Quinn
Seller: Phillip D. Hale
Date: 08/05/16

6 Willowbrook Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Brenda M. Ferry
Seller: Lila M. Harvey
Date: 08/01/16

1256-1258 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Amadeu P. Pereira
Seller: Grace Dias
Date: 07/29/16

SOUTHWICK

43 Fred Jackson Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: Sean N. Searles
Seller: Joanne E. Craig
Date: 08/05/16

6 2 States Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $266,000
Buyer: Bonnie J. Druschel
Seller: Lisa M. Hunter
Date: 07/29/16

6 Shaggbark Dr.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ryan J. Albee
Seller: Ryan J. Pieczarka
Date: 07/29/16

WALES

22 Holland Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Southbridge RE LLC
Seller: US Bank
Date: 08/05/16

159 Stafford Road
Wales, MA 01081
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Michael Walker
Seller: Bernard Collins
Date: 08/01/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

478 Amostown Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Kevin C. Huyghe
Seller: David B. Hebert
Date: 07/28/16

92-96 Armstrong St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Wayne V. Gosciminski
Seller: Michael A. Forrest
Date: 08/05/16

89 Baldwin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $216,357
Buyer: Chesapeake Holdings East
Seller: Joe Cordis Wholesale Pizza
Date: 08/01/16

Bluejay Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $287,250
Buyer: Fevzi Ramazanov
Seller: Karen M. Palanjian
Date: 07/28/16

4 Chapin St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mongal D. Tamang
Seller: Ravshan Agayev
Date: 08/04/16

146 Circle Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Charles E. Kelliher
Seller: Anita P. Bouchard
Date: 07/25/16

462 Dewey St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $255,000
Buyer: Krista Dicarlo
Seller: Michael A. Lynch
Date: 08/05/16

29 Garden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $132,900
Buyer: Russell F. Scalise
Seller: Paul Weinberg
Date: 07/29/16

46 Gaskill Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Cornelius P. Harold
Seller: Charles R. Lafleche
Date: 07/28/16

64 GayTerrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert M. Larkham
Seller: Martha Waldron
Date: 08/01/16

302 Greystone Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Brendan J. Curran
Seller: Jill M. Felix
Date: 07/29/16

32 Hampden St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $126,400
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Tonya A. Stanko
Date: 07/28/16

419 Kings Hwy.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $212,500
Buyer: Jonathan A. McGrath
Seller: MAA Property LLC
Date: 07/28/16

105 Morton St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Sean Daniels
Seller: Ellen M. Parkin
Date: 07/28/16

92 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Terrence Clark
Seller: Thomas F. Bozek
Date: 08/05/16

56 Robinson Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $220,450
Buyer: Christine Dorn
Seller: John P. Lafond
Date: 07/25/16

WESTFIELD

63 Birch Bluffs Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: LP4 LLC
Seller: Edgardo Sanchez
Date: 08/05/16

37 Cabot Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $138,985
Buyer: Nikolay Chepurin
Seller: Deutsche Bank
Date: 08/03/16

45 Cardinal Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $307,500
Buyer: Muhammad H. Chaudry
Seller: Jerome Nathanson
Date: 07/29/16

17 Claremont St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Mohammed B. Rajab
Seller: Daniel S. Chrzan
Date: 08/05/16

15 Dudley Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Orlando Roman-Rodriguez
Seller: Tara A. Magrone
Date: 08/04/16

30 Hagan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $161,000
Buyer: Thomas Romani
Seller: Sean B. Harris
Date: 07/29/16

3 Logan Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Robert L. Bovat
Seller: David O. Burgess
Date: 07/29/16

28 Orange St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $116,500
Buyer: Thomas D. Campbell
Seller: Karen Pighetti
Date: 07/29/16

40 Parker Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,900
Buyer: Kevin R. Blake
Seller: Lori J. Puza
Date: 08/04/16

43 Putnam Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Jason M. Lanney
Seller: Jeffrey A. Dingman
Date: 08/05/16

14 Scenic Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $319,900
Buyer: Ronaldo Alcantara
Seller: Deborah T. Kistner
Date: 07/29/16

91 Shaker Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Jeffrey F. Krol
Seller: John B. Ricardi
Date: 08/05/16

333 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $285,000
Buyer: Joseph G. Thibault
Seller: Christine M. Magdycz
Date: 07/29/16

106 Woodcliff Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $434,900
Buyer: Ryan J. Pieczarka
Seller: Diane M. Bogdan
Date: 07/29/16

144 Wyben Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Paul C. Speckels
Seller: Robert A. Lapre
Date: 07/29/16

WILBRAHAM

37 Brainard Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $252,000
Buyer: Anna Dyrkacz
Seller: Kevin C. Huyghe
Date: 07/28/16

26 Brentwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $290,000
Buyer: David J. Lachappelle
Seller: Elizabeth A. Crawford
Date: 07/29/16

24 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: Kevin J. Biermann
Seller: Amber L. Riggs
Date: 07/27/16

80 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Sharon M. Casey RT
Seller: Eleanor G. Engel
Date: 07/29/16

2 Edson Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Casey A. Siok
Seller: Keith G. Tellier
Date: 08/02/16

638 Glendale Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $418,000
Buyer: Bank of New York Mellon
Seller: Aaron M. Porchelli
Date: 07/28/16

107 Manchonis Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $136,905
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Edward G. Rosner
Date: 07/28/16

266 Mountain Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Karen F. Brehart
Seller: Suzanne M. Hicks
Date: 08/01/16

159 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $251,062
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Michelle L. Iglesias
Date: 07/28/16

775 Stony Hill Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: MW RT
Seller: John W. Sullivan
Date: 07/25/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

865 Belchertown Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: Eoin B. O’Carroll
Seller: Ali Wicks-Lim
Date: 07/29/16

25 Bellview Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $425,000
Buyer: Geoffrey Kravitz
Seller: Sarah L. Mullins
Date: 07/27/16

259 East Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Jonathan F. Hulting-Cohen
Seller: Michael Torre-Nelson
Date: 07/29/16

143 Fearing St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Timothy W. Reardon
Seller: Linso Vanderburg
Date: 07/25/16

32 Goldenrod Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $360,000
Buyer: William Kaizen
Seller: Jae Young-Lee
Date: 07/29/16

202 Harkness Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $312,500
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Jeffrey D. Kris
Date: 07/25/16

10 Laurel Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Ho-Sung Kim
Seller: 5m Properties LLC
Date: 07/25/16

4 Poets Corner Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Karla M. Reed-McNally
Seller: Nancy E. Speas
Date: 07/29/16

17 Sheerman Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $460,000
Buyer: Susan C. Conkey
Seller: Catherine H. Lodge
Date: 08/01/16

1427 South East St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: James A. Maloney
Date: 07/25/16

39 Tanglewood Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $565,000
Buyer: Eiman Mikhchi
Seller: Lisa Perlbinder
Date: 07/29/16

134 Tracy Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Brooks Caddell Barton TR
Seller: Daniel M. Marks
Date: 07/27/16

44 Valley View Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $270,126
Buyer: Claire E. Cocco
Seller: Susan A. Clark
Date: 07/26/16

BELCHERTOWN

11 Barton Ave.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Evelyn T. Melendez
Seller: Rochelle M. Gaumond
Date: 08/02/16

26 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $284,900
Buyer: Sarah L. Perry
Seller: Dennis P. Vandall
Date: 07/29/16

466 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: Robert L. Stephens
Seller: Wayne Goodnow
Date: 07/29/16

644 Federal St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Edward Megarry
Seller: Catharine S. Seymour
Date: 08/02/16

20 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $310,000
Buyer: Eric D. Lebeau
Seller: Bruce A. Eggleston
Date: 08/04/16

119 Mountain View Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Christopher M. Browne
Seller: Susan C. Donahue
Date: 07/29/16

55 North St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Marylu J. Schneider
Seller: Robert P. Beaulieu
Date: 07/27/16

34 Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Robert M. Cote
Seller: Donald D. Freeman
Date: 07/29/16

86 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $317,500
Buyer: Matthew T. Dibona
Seller: Lisa M. Desroches
Date: 08/03/16

22 Trillium Way
Belchertown, MA 01002
Amount: $411,000
Buyer: Matthew C. Boudreau
Seller: Mark G. Jackson
Date: 08/05/16

CHESTERFIELD

283 Main Road
Chesterfield, MA 01012
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Chad J. Hoag
Seller: Peter K. Scully
Date: 07/27/16

209 Old Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield, MA 01096
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Zakary H. McCready
Seller: Randall S. Smith
Date: 07/29/16

EASTHAMPTON

53 Ashley Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Brian D. Donoghue
Seller: James E. Coughlin
Date: 07/28/16

4 Carillon Circle
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $282,375
Buyer: Christopher M. Drozdal
Seller: Libby Kidess-Kanazi
Date: 08/05/16

46 Clapp St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Julie A. Copoulos
Seller: Amy C. Churchill
Date: 08/04/16

42 Clark St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Michael Wood
Seller: Matthew B. Geoghegan
Date: 07/26/16

11 Fox Run
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $393,300
Buyer: Stephanie B. Kelly
Seller: David A. Hardy Contractor
Date: 07/26/16

34 Glendale St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Kristina E. Smith
Seller: Andrea M. Lacasse
Date: 07/29/16

51 Knipfer Ave.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Christine J. Harper
Seller: Gina B. Wyman
Date: 07/29/16

110 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: KM Properties LLC
Seller: Nancy C. Hill
Date: 07/29/16

90-92 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $220,000
Buyer: Elephant Shoes LLC
Seller: Alan Verson
Date: 07/28/16

25 Oliver St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Donald Tryon
Seller: Marcia S. M. Funk IRT
Date: 07/27/16

239 Park St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Jessica L. Andreu
Seller: Chris M. Drozdal
Date: 08/05/16

Parsons St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Penelope T. Evans
Seller: Cefriana A. Balo
Date: 07/29/16

23 Paul St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Ellen B. Tobiassen
Seller: David Garstka Builders
Date: 08/04/16

20 Peloquin Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $232,000
Buyer: Cefriana A. Balo
Seller: Ryan Bailey
Date: 07/29/16

110 Plain St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $214,000
Buyer: Martha G. Waldron
Seller: James S. Copen
Date: 08/01/16

22 Sterling Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $281,000
Buyer: Jeffrey M. Beaulieu
Seller: David B. Kinstle
Date: 07/25/16

132 West St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Mindy L. Cotherman
Seller: Deborah Hall-McNeil
Date: 08/02/16

9 Wilton Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $224,100
Buyer: Bank of New York Mellon
Seller: Punn Penn
Date: 08/03/16

GRANBY

62 Cold Hill
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $252,500
Buyer: Jennifer M. Matias
Seller: Jeffrey R. Kelliher
Date: 07/25/16

146 Porter St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $347,500
Buyer: Douglas R. Hamel
Seller: Steven Guyott
Date: 08/01/16

138 West St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $203,950
Buyer: Peter Deforge
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/29/16

HADLEY

63 Comins Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: John H. Kokoski
Seller: Paul J. Kokoski
Date: 08/03/16

10 Frost Lane
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $359,900
Buyer: Cornelius Dutoit
Seller: Robert J. Reeves
Date: 08/04/16

10 Hawley Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Regina N. Payette
Seller: Diana Dindia
Date: 08/04/16

3 Maegans Way
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $799,000
Buyer: Paul Kozub
Seller: Thomas F. Quinlan
Date: 07/28/16

20 Maple Ave.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $359,000
Buyer: William B. Wright
Seller: Paul J. Kozub
Date: 07/27/16

45 North Maple St.
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: RGINK LLC
Seller: Ellen A. Morin RET
Date: 08/05/16

HATFIELD

102 Main St.
Hatfield, MA 01038
Amount: $254,000
Buyer: Nicholas M. Hebert
Seller: Paula M. Mattson
Date: 08/05/16

HUNTINGTON

18 Crescent St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $116,000
Buyer: Justin R. Pinard
Seller: Christopher Maddock
Date: 08/03/16

MIDDLEFIELD

113 Skyline Trail
Middlefield, MA 01011
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Kimberly E. Clark
Seller: Marie Lafayette
Date: 08/01/16

74 Town Hill Road
Middlefield, MA 01243
Amount: $115,260
Buyer: Citifinancial Servicing
Seller: Joanne Rennert
Date: 07/29/16

NORTHAMPTON

83 Bancroft Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $1,350,000
Buyer: Frank G. Allen
Seller: Robert A. Jonas
Date: 08/02/16

98 Brierwood Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: An J. Hoeyberghs
Seller: Loretta K. Steiner
Date: 08/01/16

101 Chesterfield Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $844,000
Buyer: Katharine B. Cowperthwait
Seller: George F. Houck
Date: 07/29/16

349 Coles Meadow Road
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Leonard J. Larouche
Seller: Thomas A. Pascucci
Date: 08/05/16

105 Fern St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Betty L. Wolfson
Seller: Patricia A. Judice
Date: 07/29/16

50 Forbes Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $537,000
Buyer: Julie K. Lewis-Kulin
Seller: Christian Hawkins
Date: 07/29/16

43 Fox Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: Joanna D. Tillinghast
Seller: Bernyce B. Grant
Date: 08/01/16

109 Glendale Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $339,900
Buyer: Gary B. Kaskey
Seller: James E. O’Dell
Date: 07/25/16

26 Harold St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $247,000
Buyer: Steven E. Lacroix
Seller: Rebecca L. Gazzillo
Date: 08/03/16

423 Haydenville Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $435,868
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Lisa A. Cartagena
Date: 07/27/16

9 Hillcrest Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Sara R. Schieffelin
Seller: John J. Schieffelin
Date: 08/02/16

25 Indian Hill
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $292,000
Buyer: Marla S. Michel
Seller: Stephanie J. Billings
Date: 07/25/16

10 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Mary Apikos
Seller: Amanda J. Crowley
Date: 08/05/16

68 Lyman Road
Northampton, MA 01063
Amount: $515,000
Buyer: Caitlyn S. Butler
Seller: 68 Lyman Road NT
Date: 08/01/16

535 North Farms Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Travis T. Norsen
Seller: Bobbe A. O’Brien
Date: 08/05/16

90 North Maple St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: Kristoffer J. VanNaerssen
Seller: Linda A. Lococo
Date: 07/29/16

61 Overlook Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $234,900
Buyer: Regan M. Clover
Seller: Joseph T. Hudock
Date: 07/25/16

36 Pine St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: William M. Girard
Seller: Matthew J. Hale-Rattigan
Date: 08/01/16

541 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Sik K. Ang
Seller: Robert A. Gibowicz
Date: 07/29/16

306 Rocky Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Paul Harvey-Cooke
Seller: Lynne M. Davis
Date: 08/03/16

824 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Jill A. Apolinario
Seller: John C. Richi
Date: 08/04/16

8 Shepherds Hollow Road
Northampton, MA 01053
Amount: $599,000
Buyer: Fred H. Kim
Seller: Gary B. Kaskey
Date: 07/25/16

236 State St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Stephen Pelhan
Seller: Albert Y. Lim
Date: 08/05/16

22 Tara Circle
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Bobbe A. O’Brien
Seller: Janet Ochner
Date: 08/05/16

57 Vernon St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Pamela Holabird-Lawrence
Seller: Karen E. Bercovici
Date: 08/01/16

4 Warfield Place
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Kathryne M. Young
Seller: Jill A. Apolinario
Date: 08/04/16

8 Washington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $745,000
Buyer: Alana Kaczmarek
Seller: Denise Orenstein
Date: 08/04/16

50 Williams St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $500,000
Buyer: Kilerine Properties LLC
Seller: Ranney, Jeannie S. S., (Estate)
Date: 08/05/16

Willow St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Timothy J. Lepore
Seller: Michael D. Driscoll
Date: 08/02/16

PELHAM

54 Boyden Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $332,500
Buyer: Isaac J. Larsen
Seller: Steven L. Funderburk
Date: 08/03/16

60 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Pelham, MA 01002
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: John Mancini
Seller: Marc W. Perreault
Date: 08/04/16

PLAINFIELD

82 North Union St.
Plainfield, MA 01070
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Paige E. Cerulli
Seller: Dennis W. Mimitz
Date: 07/29/16

SOUTH HADLEY

25 College View Hts.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Janice H. Byer
Seller: Douglas B. Merrill
Date: 07/29/16

15 Dartmouth St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $178,900
Buyer: Ryan C. Colligan
Seller: Barbara A. Dagarin
Date: 07/29/16

238 East St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $322,500
Buyer: Lisa Levheim
Seller: Douglas R. Hamel
Date: 08/01/16

3 Edison Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: James F. Dennis
Seller: Mark S. Kendall
Date: 07/29/16

59 LymanTerrace
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $135,660
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Henry M. Bader
Date: 07/28/16

20 Michael Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $231,000
Buyer: Ronald F. Labarre
Seller: Roger Moreau
Date: 07/29/16

4 South Sycamore Knolls
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $390,000
Buyer: Mark Guerber
Seller: Nancy L. Beiermeister
Date: 07/28/16

12 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $221,000
Buyer: Adam M. Petit
Seller: Dean T. Sudyka
Date: 08/05/16

SOUTHAMPTON

34 Bissonnette Circle
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: John Cain
Seller: Florida Corp.
Date: 08/03/16

191 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $236,000
Buyer: Jessica A. Przybycien
Seller: Carla R. Mcavoy
Date: 07/29/16

88 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $385,000
Buyer: Heath B. Jones
Seller: Robert Golasinski
Date: 07/28/16

56 Line St.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Roger Ball
Seller: Thomas M. Bacis
Date: 07/29/16

2 Mountain Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Robert W. Buckingham
Seller: Paul Kuzeja
Date: 08/05/16

91 Pequot Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Sergey Gokhgalter
Seller: Peter M. Steans
Date: 07/29/16

55 Valley Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Richard G. Labrie
Seller: Richard G. Labrie
Date: 08/05/16

20 Wolcott Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $319,543
Buyer: Teresa M. Adams
Seller: Linda K. Cooper
Date: 07/25/16

WARE

290 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: Sarah G. Perrott
Seller: Vincent R. Whitcomb
Date: 08/05/16

419 Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $363,141
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Donald Petry
Date: 07/27/16

23 Coldbrook Dr.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $318,703
Buyer: Sherill J. Acevedo
Seller: Benchmark Custom Homes
Date: 08/05/16

29 Fisherdick Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $116,500
Buyer: Belspring RT
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/28/16

176 Gilbertville Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Jason L. Shunaman
Seller: Sandra D. Adams
Date: 07/28/16

56 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $167,800
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Debra Sears
Date: 07/29/16

5 Warebrook Village
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $116,900
Buyer: Karla Harder
Seller: Meghan K. Lagimoniere
Date: 07/28/16

WESTHAMPTON

5 Pine Island Lake
Westhampton, MA 01027
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Cohen Karis TR
Seller: John F. Hamel
Date: 08/05/16

WILLIAMSBURG

2 Round Hill Road
Williamsburg, MA 01060
Amount: $218,000
Buyer: Joanne P. Lasker
Seller: Harry Whiting-Warner
Date: 07/28/16

120 South St.
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $250,000
Buyer: Jonathan D. Hoyt
Seller: Robert C. McCutcheon RET
Date: 07/27/16

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Avis, Michael W.
PO Box 328
Brimfield, MA 01010
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/01/2016

Bartley, Edward Wayne
Bartley, Shauna Rene
23 Stone Haven Dr.
Athol, MA 01331
Date: 07/29/2016

Cantor, Gail E.
93 Blythewood Dr.
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/05/2016

Fairin’s Market
Woods, Fairin
63 Claremont Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/04/2016

Gingras, Michele Lynn
275 Munsing St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/02/2016

Gonzalez, Carla
62 Wolcott Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/04/2016

Gonzalez, Francisco
a/k/a Gonzalez, Frank
43 Denver St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2016

Goodale, Kathleen E.
16 Ahrend Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/29/2016

Kid Chicks Carpentry
Chekovsky, Robert D.
143 Point Grove Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/04/2016

LaBarre, Jeremy A.
312 East Mountain Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/02/2016

Mamuska, Christa A.
60 South West St.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/03/2016

Maxfield, David J.
52 Old Belchertown Road
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/04/2016

McElroy, Matthew T.
107 Anderson Road
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/03/2016

Mendoza, Christopher O.
135 St. Jerome Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/30/2016

O’Kane, Stephen Michael
14 Clifford Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/02/2016

Perron, Jason M.
139 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/30/2016

Pickford, Roger S. Sr.
7 Russell Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/04/2016

Pietrucci, Michelle S.
11 Barry Wills Place
Springfield, MA 01118
Chapter: 13
Date: 07/29/2016

Santoya, Philip
a/k/a Santoya Cruz, Philip
57 Gilbert Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/03/2016

Steinbock, Lisa Ann
P.O. Box 292
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/02/2016

Stewart, John, Robert
Stewart, Jill, Ellen
117 Town Farm Road
Orange, MA 01364
Chapter: 7
Date: 07/31/2016

Sustache, Ruth D.
16 Beacon Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 13
Date: 08/01/2016

Torres, Miriam
27 Hanover St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Chapter: 7
Date: 08/02/2016

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the month of August 2016.

AMHERST

American Agro AGD
515 Sunderland Road
Ganisher D. Abbasov

Quantum Breakthroughs
401 Main St.
Deborah Maclin

Taylor Furniture Gallery
320 College St.
Allen Fitzsimmons

Voice Male Magazine
44 North Prospect St.
Rob Okun

CHICOPEE

Air Temp Solutions, LLC
259 Arcade St.
William F. Renaud

M and M Cleaning and Painting Services
302 Springfield Ave.
Mariana Acosta

Murray Automotive
102 Old Fuller Road
Michael Murray

Not Your Granny’s Crochet Co.
24 Ashmont St.
Olga Kravchenko

Pets Hear All Clear
55 Empire St., Unit 43
Jean C. Mattson

Senior Benefits
57 Sixth Ave.
Michael R. Perez

HADLEY

Alina’s Ristorante
96 Russell St.
Maritza Branch & Martin Barraza

Chili’s Grill & Bar
426 Russell St.
Pepper Dining Inc.

Hartsbrook School
193 Bay Road
Noah Smith

Midas Muffler
397 Russell St.
Felix Santana

Pet Hotel
155 Russell St.
Every Pets Dream

NORTHAMPTON

All Season Yard Maintenance
48 Bliss St.
Jonathan P. Mitchell

The Baker’s Pin Inc.
34 Bridge St.
Lisa Grecco & Dennis Grecco

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
24 North King St.
Camrac, LLC

Great Falls Ceremonies
52 Revell Ave.
Heather G. Richard

Nest Family Expo
117 Acrebrook Dr.
Kristin Smith-Pilorge & Lauren Gottschalk-Scher

Northampton IT Inc.
46 Oak St.
Lee Feldscher

Roger Sitterly & Son Inc.
391 Damon Road
Rod R Sitterly

SPRINGFIELD

A-1 Property Management
38 Phillips Ave.
Megan LaRose-Wallace

AKS Plumbing & Heating
127 Louis Road
Andrew Kevin

Beauty Creation LLC
1158 Parker St.
Lillian Lam

C&L Auto Transport
181 Massasoit St.
Juan C. Luna

Deb’s Jewelry Design’s 4
35 Chalfonte Dr.
Deborah Ann Morrissey

Elsie’s Thrift Shop
166 Main St.
Mercedes Porfirio

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1045 Boston Road
Camrac, LLC

Great Masonry
87 Tyler St.
Windell Westbrook

Hampden Janitorial
72 Kent Road
Isaac Akrasi

Hanger Clinic
1985 Main St.
Hanger Prosthetics

J B Twisted Mobile Audio
445 Franklin St.
David Berrios Matos

Lynmar Greeting Card Comp
21 Ainsworth St.
Mary A. Woodard

Mark Jones Creative
8 Restone Dr.
Mark D. Jones

Roger Rewel Remodeling
617 Parker St.
Rogerio Vinicius

Stamps Williams Family
85 Melrose St.
Robin L. Jones

Susu Translation Service
293 Belmont Ave.
Xuan L. Nguyen

Sweet Treats
714 State St.
Arlington G

True Blue Home Solutions
128 Warrenton St.
Dmitry Oleksandrovich

Unholywood Apparel
77 Littleton St.
Marc Leroux

Whistling Oak Woodworking
72 Enfield St.
Matther John Geboskie

WEST SPRINGFIELD

B.A.D. Delivery
82 Garden St.
Brian Dandy

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1053 Riverdale St.
Camrac, LLC

Grounds Guys of West Springfield
924 Memorial Ave.
Stephen R. Browning Jr.

Mayimbes Auto Repair
55 ExpositionTerrace
Luis Martinez

WESTFIELD

Carpet Wizard
37 South Meadow Road
Tyson James

Dawn’s Animal Connection
690 Montgomery Road
Dawn Allen

Mattress Firm, #181012
613 East Main St.
Mattress Firm Inc.

Sandy L Designs
39 MagnoliaTerrace
Sandra L. Fiedler

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Departments Incorporations

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

Steel Buildings NH Inc., 17 Old Nashua Road, Amherst, MA 03031. Peter Flynn, same. Construction and sale of structures.

CHICOPEE

ALI 2015 Inc., 457 Granby Road, Chicopee, MA 01013. Mohammad A. Shahid, 362 East State St. Granby, MA 01033. Own and operate convenience stores.

EASTHAMPTON

Corsello Crea Inc., 2 Torrey Way, Easthampton, MA 01027. Vincent Corsello, same. Food and well-being.

FLORENCE

Chatham Sub Shop Inc., 779 Westhampton Road, Florence, MA 01062. Charles G. Sakany, same. Retail food sales and sub shop.

GREAT BARRINGTON

Deodornut Inc., 489 Old Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Stephanie Graham, same. Product sales.

HOLYOKE

SR Carpet Installation Inc., 29 Cabot St., Apt 2F, Holyoke, MA 01040. Angel Silva, 171 Belvidere St., Springfield, MA 01108. Flooring contractor.

The Holyoke Bar Association Inc., 98 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Lisa A. Ball-Russo, 272 Whitney Ave., Holyoke, MA 01040. Serves the Holyoke legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, professional excellence, diversity and unity in the legal profession serving Holyoke, Mass.

MONSON

All Phases Flooring and More Inc., 54 Bumstead Road, Monson, MA 01057. Anthony Wilke, same. Flooring contractor.

PITTSFIELD

Sen Sushi Inc., 127 Oak Hill Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Hong Liang Shen, same. Restaurant.

SOUTHWICK

TG Home Improvement Inc., 86 Bungalow St., Southwick, MA 01077. Terrance Martin Gorenc, same. Roofing, siding, windows, doors, decks and addition.

SPRINGFIELD

Souper Sweet Shop Inc., 51 Forest St., Springfield, MA 01108. Sonya Yelder, same. Restaurant.

WILBRAHAM

Vapemasters Lounge Inc., 2141 Boston Road, Suite E, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Michael Grogan, 23 Adams St., Ludlow, MA 01056. Vape shop.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Briefcase Departments

Springfield Wins Grant from
U.S. Department of Justice

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno recently announced that the city of Springfield has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in the amount of $147,456 to expand communications and technology at the Springfield Police Department, and to increase officer safety and efficiency. The funds were awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, the primary provider of federal criminal justice assistance to state and local governments. The JAG funds support for a range of program areas, including law enforcement, drug treatment, victim and witness initiatives, and technology-improvement programs. “This important crime-prevention assistance for the city is timely and needed,” Neal said. “I have always said the men and women of the Springfield Police Department deserve the appropriate amount of local, state, and federal resources they need to do their jobs effectively. Each day, they put their lives at risk to protect families and keep our community safe. With these additional funds, they will be able to continue to do their vital and courageous work on the streets of Springfield. In my opinion, Mayor Sarno and Commissioner Barbieri deserve great credit for their efforts to secure this highly competitive grant.” Added Sarno, “Police Commissioner John Barbieri is always looking to do cutting-edge innovative technology initiatives which in turn will continue to enhance the public safety of each and every one of our residents in the city of Springfield. These funds will assist with improving the technology needed to make the Springfield Police Department more efficient and effective in serving the residents of our fine city.” According to the DOJ, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program allows states and units of local government to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following areas: law-enforcement programs; prosecution and court programs; prevention and education programs; corrections and community-corrections programs; drug-treatment and enforcement programs; planning, evaluation, and technology-improvement programs; and crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). The Springfield Police Department will use the award funds to support information-technology upgrades and purchase protective equipment. The use of this federal assistance meets unfunded needs and expands communications and technology capacity and increases officer safety and efficiency.

Employer Confidence Falls
for Second Straight Month

BOSTON — A resurgent U.S. stock market, better-than-expected job growth, and growing labor-force participation failed to make believers of Massachusetts employers during July as business confidence fell for a second consecutive month. The Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Business Confidence Index declined one point to 55.1 last month, leaving it more than four full points lower than in July 2015. The confidence reading remained above the 50 mark that denotes an overall positive economic outlook, but optimism dimmed across the board on employment, the Massachusetts economy, and employers’ outlook on their own companies. The index has now declined in three of the past four months. Economists suggest that employers may be caught between the expectation of an expanding U.S. economy and concern about anemic growth and instability overseas. It’s a paradox that has resulted in the stock and bond markets, which usually move in opposite directions, rising in tandem this year. “We see a familiar pattern in what is now the fourth-longest economic expansion since World War II — employers remain optimistic about the state of the economy, but it is an optimism marked by fits and starts and reactions to all sorts of political and economic events,” said Raymond Torto, chair of AIM’s Board of Economic Advisors (BEA) and lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Design. The AIM Business Confidence Index, based on a survey of Massachusetts employers, has appeared monthly since July 1991. It is calculated on a 100-point scale, with 50 as neutral; a reading above 50 is positive, while below 50 is negative. The index reached its historic high of 68.5 on two occasions in 1997-98, and its all-time low of 33.3 in February 2009. It has remained above 50 since October 2013. Most of the sub-indices based on selected questions or categories of employer declined during July. The Massachusetts Index, assessing business conditions within the Commonwealth, dropped 1.3 points during July and 0.3 points over the year to 57.2. The U.S. Index of national business conditions, in contrast, bucked the downward trend of the past year (in which it dropped 3.0 points) by gaining 1.5 points. Even so, employers have been more optimistic about the Massachusetts economy than about the national economy for 75 consecutive months. The Current Index, which assesses overall business conditions at the time of the survey, fell 0.2 points to 55.3, while the Future Index, measuring expectations for six months out, slid 1.8 points to 54.8. “July marked the first time since September 2015 that employers were more positive about current conditions than those six months from now. It’s something to watch, since confidence drives employer decisions on hiring and investment moving forward,” said Elliot Winer, chief economist for Northeast Economic Analysis Group LLC. “It’s also worth noting that employer confidence in their own companies has declined by 5.8 points, albeit from a high level, during the past 12 months.” Indeed, the three sub-indices bearing on survey respondents’ own operations all weakened. The Company Index, reflecting overall business conditions, fell 1.8 points to 55.9, while the Sales Index lost 1.4 points to 55.6, and the Employment Index dropped 2.0 points to 52.5. 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% expecting to hire and only 10% downsizing. “A tightening labor market is finally beginning to put upward pressure on wage growth as employers compete for skilled workers,” said Michael Goodman, executive director of the Public Policy Center (PPC) at UMass Dartmouth. “Wages rose 2.6% for the 12 months ended in June, the fastest annual growth rate since 2009. While this is welcome news for the state’s working families, whose wages have been stagnant for an extended period, it represents a challenge for those employers with limited pricing power who can expect it to be increasingly difficult and expensive to obtain the labor they need to support expected growth in coming months.” Confidence levels in July were higher in Greater Boston (56.8) than in the rest of the Commonwealth (52.2). Non-manufacturing companies enjoyed a significantly brighter outlook at 58.0 than manufacturing employers, who posted an overall confidence level of 52.6. AIM President and CEO Richard Lord, a BEA member, said employers should take encouragement from the moderate approach to business issues taken by state lawmakers during the two-year legislative session that ended Sunday night. Beacon Hill balanced a difficult budget with no tax increases, passed economic-development and energy legislation, and developed a consensus pay-equity measure that balances the needs of employers and workers. “The Legislature and the Baker administration again showed an understanding of the factors that contribute to business growth and job creation,” Lord said.

Pioneer Valley Home Sales
Down 11.3% in July

SPRINGFIELD — The Realtor Assoc. of Pioneer Valley reported that single-family home sales in July were down by 11.3% in the Pioneer Valley, compared to the same time last year. The median price was up 8.2% to $224,000. In Franklin County, sales were down 26%, and the median price was up 24.7%. Hampden County saw a 7.5% sales decrease, with the median price rising 0.1%. In Hampshire County, sales were down down 15.6%, while the median price rose 8.1%.

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Company Notebook Departments

Big E Taps White Lion to
Brew Its Centennial Ale

SPRINGFIELD — White Lion Brewing Co., in collaboration with Williams Distributing and the Student Prince and the Fort, will commemorate the Eastern States Exposition’s 100th anniversary with an exclusive centennial ale. This limited-quantity Kolsch ale will be featured at one of the newest Big E venues from Sept. 16 through Oct. 2: the Wurst Haus, located near the New England Center and the Coliseum, where the Student Prince and the Fort will feature its German menu. “We are happy to share our appetite for delivering quality food and beverage to festival goers that have been supporting the Eastern States Exposition for 100 years,” said Andy Yee, the restaurant’s managing partner. “In our inaugural year, it made sense for us to partner with community-committed companies such as White Lion Brewing and Williams Distributing as a way to further enhance the overall experience.” Heather Gawron, operations and sales manager at White Lion Brewing Co., added that “White Lion is very excited to be part of the centennial celebration and be showcased at New England’s largest fair. To stand with a regional pioneer, the Eastern States Exposition, and two great community partners, Williams Distributing and the Student Prince and Fort restaurant, is a historical moment for our brand. Our brewer, Mike Yates, worked with the Student Prince and Fort restaurant to determine what style would complement the German-themed venue. Fittingly, the beer will be called Eastern States Exposition Centennial Ale: Kolsch. The beer will be a light-bodied and crisp golden ale, brewed with German hops and malts.”

WNEU Named a
College of Distinction

SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) is featured in the 2016-17 edition of the Colleges of Distinction guidebook. Based on the opinions of guidance counselors, educators, and admissions professionals, the guidebook honors colleges that excel in key areas of educational quality and appeal to students’ unique and varied interests. “We place high value on innovation and excellence in order to provide the best possible experience for our students. We challenge students to dream big, take risks, and surprise themselves with all they can accomplish,” said Bryan Gross, vice president for Enrollment. Western New England University serves approximately 4,000 students, including 2,575 undergraduate students, on its main campus in Springfield. In order to qualify for inclusion in the guidebook, Western New England University was evaluated for its performance in four distinct categories: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes. Guidance counselors and admissions professionals around the country recommended WNEU highly in all four categories. The university was particularly noted for providing an innovative, engaged experience that prepares students for successful careers, active citizenship, and lifelong learning. Western New England University is accredited by the Assoc. to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. Fewer than 5% of business programs worldwide are accredited by AACSB International.

Elms College President Announces Retirement

CHICOPEE — Mary Reap, president of the College of Our Lady of the Elms, has announced she will retire in the summer of 2017, according to Cynthia Lyons, chair of the Elms College board of trustees. In accepting Reap’s retirement, Lyons said, “on behalf of the board of trustees, I wish to express our sincere gratitude for all Sr. Mary has given to the College of Our Lady of the Elms during her tenure. Her accomplishments will serve as the firm foundation upon which the future of the college will be built. This year will provide us with the opportunity to celebrate Sr. Mary and her many contributions to our college and our community. Sr. Mary’s guidance, dedication, and vision will leave a lasting legacy on the Elms campus and in the hearts of all who love this college.”
Since arriving at Elms College in 2009, Reap has made a profound impact on both the academic programs and the campus itself. It was her vision, for example, that instituted a successful fund-raising effort for the new Center for Natural and Health Sciences building, which now serves as the crown jewel of the campus.
Reap has also been instrumental in the creation of articulation agreements between Elms College and every community college in Western Mass. and into Worcester County to develop completion programs for adult students. During her tenure, the college also added to its graduate offerings by developing DNP (doctor of nursing practice) and MBA (master of business administration) programs. “We are committed by our mission to carry on the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph in as many ways as possible through our thoughts and actions,” Reap explained. “The very fabric of the college is to serve the spiritual, social, and healthcare needs of our dear neighbors as the sisters have done throughout the diocese over so many years.” Reap will remain as president through the academic year, and will assist the trustees in the college’s search for a new president, in addition to other projects related to the development of a Master Campus Plan and strategic refinement of programs and services to meet the needs of the college over the next year and beyond. The board of trustees will form a search committee, and national search firm R.H. Perry and Associates will lead the search for a successor.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Departments People on the Move

Robinson Donovan, P.C., a full-service law firm based in Springfield, announced that seven attorneys were honored by The Best Lawyers in America© for 2017. They are:

• Attorney Jeffrey Roberts, Managing Partner at the firm, in the practice area of corporate law and trust and estates. Roberts graduated from Colgate University (Bachelor of Arts, 1968) and Georgetown University (Juris Doctor, 1974).

• Attorney Jeffrey L. McCormick, a Partner at the firm, in the practice areas of personal injury litigation — defendants and personal injury litigation — plaintiffs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts (Bachelor of Arts, 1970 and Master of Education, 1971) and Seton Hall University (Juris Doctor, 1975).

• Attorney James F. Martin, a Partner at the firm, in the practice areas of franchise law and real estate law. Martin attended Georgetown University (Bachelor of Arts, 1975 and Juris Doctor, 1978).

• Attorney Nancy Frankel Pelletier, a Partner at the firm, in the practice area of personal injury litigation — defendants. Notably, she was named a 2017 Best Lawyers in America© Lawyer of the Year, for her practice of personal injury litigation in Springfield. Pelletier is a graduate of Boston College (Bachelor of Arts, 1981) and George Washington University (Juris Doctor, 1984).

• Attorney Patricia M. Rapinchuk, a Partner at the firm, for her practice in employment law and management in Springfield. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College (Bachelor of Arts, 1979) and the University of Connecticut (Juris Doctor, 1989).

• Attorney Carla W. Newton, a Partner at the firm, in the practice area of family law. Newton is a graduate of Lesley College (Bachelor of Arts, 1972), Suffolk University (Juris Doctor, 1980) and Boston University (Master of Laws, 1990).

• Attorney Richard M. Gaberman, of Counsel for Robinson Donovan, P.C., in the practice areas of corporate law, real estate law, tax law and trusts and estates. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1960), Boston College (Bachelor of Laws, 1963) and Boston University (Master of Laws in Taxation, 1968).

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Over 79,000 leading attorneys are eligible to vote and more than 12 million votes have been received to date on the legal abilities of lawyers in their practice areas. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

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The Gaudreau Group Insurance and Financial Services Agency announced that Judy Davis has joined its Employee Benefits team. Davis has more than 25 years of experience in the corporate employee benefits industry, with a focus on designing and implementing benefits plans and services for organizations large and small.

She joins The Gaudreau Group after having spent 11 years as Vice President of Sales in the Employee Benefits Division at Insurance Center of New England in Agawam. Prior to her time at Insurance Center, Davis was Vice President of Employee Benefits at Banknorth (now USI) Insurance Agency in Springfield.

“I’m very proud to have joined an organization that exemplifies the same high standards of exceptional customer service and integrity that I have provided my clients for over 25 years,” says Davis.

Jules Gaudreau, President of The Gaudreau Group added, “Judy is a great addition to our industry-leading Employee Benefits division. With the largest staff in the region, robust compliance programs, and high-tech employer and employee software solutions on her side, Judy will deliver real, impactful results to our clients.”

Davis is the recipient of several accolades and awards, including the 2013-2014 Top Woman in Insurance in the “Top 25 Women to Watch” in Western Mass., as well as the 2015 “Friend of Stavros” award from Stavros Center for Independent Living in Amherst, MA. She has served on several Chamber of Commerce boards and committees in the Western Mass. area.

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Spherion Staffing Services, a local recruiting, staffing, and workforce-solutions provider, recently honored West Springfield franchise owner Brian Houle with the company’s 2016 Excellence in Safety Award. The annual award recognizes the Spherion owner who maintains the lowest workplace-injury rate among placed employees during the previous year and consistently demonstrates a safety-first mentality. Through an emphasis on safety protocols and a commitment to ensuring employees understand and adhere to workplace regulations, Houle and his team improved their year-over-year injury frequency rate by nearly 20%. Houle frequently participates in panels and calls to relay new safety-improvement best practices, and implements new strategies to ensure compliance with changing legislative regulations. “Ensuring the safety of our employees is of paramount importance to Spherion, and Brian Houle epitomizes our commitment to providing a secure a comfortable work environment,” said Sandy Mazur, division president of Spherion. “Brian and his team go above and beyond to identify opportunities to drive even greater workplace efficiency through safety. We are thrilled to honor their accomplishments and willingness to lead by example in achieving exceptional customer service.” Houle joined Spherion in 2013, and has since grown the West Springfield branch to include a team of four dedicated staffing and recruiting experts.

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Jeffrey Lomma

The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that Jeffrey Lomma has joined the chamber team as member services director. He will be responsible for ensuring the continuous and steady growth of the chamber’s membership by building and maintaining a comprehensive and aggressive membership recruitment, retention, and service program. He will also develop and manage programs and services that grow member businesses, service member needs, and increase the overall value offered to members. Lomma comes to the chamber with nearly 10 years of experience in sales, business development, and customer service. As a former Springfield Regional Chamber ambassador and past treasurer for the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, he is well-versed in chamber management and member services. Lomma has been with Westfield Bank since 2007, most recently serving as a branch manager. Among his many client relationship responsibilities, he worked with local community members and nonprofits to support community-reinvestment initiatives and played a pivotal role in growing the location’s portfolio. Lomma also served as a business specialist for the bank, where he helped lead the small-business sales-training program, managed customer relationships, and assisted in opening a banking center in a new market in Enfield, Conn. A former board member with the Springfield Performing Arts Development Corp. and the Springfield Hockey Heritage Society, and committee member with the Young Professionals Society of Greater Springfield, Lomma currently serves as a member of the board of directors for Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts and on the Greater Springfield Senior Services Money Management Program Advisory Council. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western New England University.

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Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the greater Springfield area, today announced that four attorneys were honored by The Best Lawyers in America© for 2017:

• Ralph F. Abbott Jr. was listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of Arbitration, Employment Law — Management, Labor Law — Management, and Mediation. A partner since 1975, Abbott is known throughout the legal community for his work representing management in labor relations and employment-related matters, providing employment-related advice to employers, assisting clients in remaining union-free, and representing employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Abbott also has numerous credits as an author, editor, and teacher, and a record of civic and community involvement. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers consecutively, since 1989.

• Jay Presser, was listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of Employment Law — Management, Labor Law — Management, and Litigation — Labor and Employment law. Presser has more than 35 years of experience litigating employment cases. He has successfully defended employers in civil actions and jury trials and handled cases in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, wage hour, FMLA, ERISA and defamation. He has won appeals before the Supreme Judicial Court and the First and Second Circuit Courts of Appeals and represented employers in hundreds of arbitration cases arising under collective bargaining agreements. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers every year since 1991.

• John Glenn was listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of Arbitration, Employment Law — Management, and Labor Law — Management. He has been a partner of the firm since 1979 and spent his career representing management in labor relations and employment-related matters. In addition to providing employment-related advice to employers, he assists clients in remaining union-free and represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). He has extensive experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements, representing employers at arbitration hearings and before state and federal agencies. Prior to joining Skoler, Abbott & Presser, Glenn was employed by the National Labor Relations Board in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has served as an adjunct professor of labor law at Western New England University School of Law and is a member of the American Academy of Hospital Attorneys. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers repeatedly, since 1995.

• Timothy Murphy was listed in Best Lawyers in the categories of Employment Law — Management, Labor Law — Management, and Litigation — Labor and Employment. A partner in the firm, Murphy joined Skoler, Abbott & Presser after serving as general counsel to an area labor union and serving as an assistant district attorney for the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office. His practice includes labor relations and employment litigation, as well as employment counseling. A native of the Springfield area, Murphy is a graduate of the Western New England University School of Law. He is a frequent contributor to business and human resource publications and a contributing author to the Massachusetts Employment Law Letter. He has been selected by his peers and listed by Best Lawyers every year since 2013, and was named the Best Lawyers 2015 labor and employment law “Lawyer of the Year” in Springfield.

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Two Sullivan Hayes & Quinn, LLC attorneys have been named Lawyer of the Year for 2017 by The Best Lawyers In America. Selection, which is based on professional evaluations by other attorneys, honors only one attorney in each professional practice area and community. Meghan Sullivan is Lawyer of the Year for Labor Law – Management, the fifth year in the past six years that she has been selected for that honor. Gordon Quinn was honored for Litigation – Labor and Employment. Additionally, Sullivan’s accomplishments for clients resulted in her being named to The Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Quinn was selected by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Employment Law – Management and Labor Law – Management, and Litigation – Labor and Employment. Again named to The Best Lawyers In America was Fred Sullivan, who has now been included for more than 20 consecutive years. He was named for his work in Employment Law – Management and for Labor Law – Management. Sullivan Hayes & Quinn represents employers in a variety of Western Mass. industries and throughout the Northeast in employment- and labor-law issues.

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Stephan Chase, president of Fuel Services Inc. in South Hadley, was recently re-elected to serve a second two-year term as Massachusetts state director of the National Propane Gas Assoc. (NPGA) board. Chase has been President of Fuel Services for more than 25 years. The company has evolved over the years, adding additional service areas and new fuels to the mix. His commitment to the propane industry extends to educating consumers on the benefits of this type of energy. He is also an active board member and the incoming secretary for the New England Propane Gas Assoc., a board member of the BBB of Central and Western MA, and a Navy veteran, having served on the USS Little Rock. “As the leader in the fuel industry in Western Massachusetts, I am honored to be re-elected as the Massachusetts state director for the NPGA. It is a position I accept with great pride,” Chase said. Richard Roldan, president and CEO of NPGA, addeed that Chase’s re-election is evidence of his support and desire to continue to actively participate in the work of the NPGA. “His service to the association is greatly appreciated,” Roldan said. The National Propane Gas Assoc. is the national trade association representing the U.S. propane industry. Its memberships include small businesses and large corporations engaged in retail marketing of propane gas and appliances. Currently, the NPGA consists of approximately 2,800 memberships from companies in all 50 states.

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Fourteen lawyers from area law firm Bulkley Richardson were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017.

Bulkley Richardson had the most honorees of any law firm in Springfield, with 12 of its 14 selected lawyers based in its Springfield office.

Three of the firm’s honorees were also named Springfield “Lawyer of the Year” in specific practice areas:

• William Hart was named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Springfield Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year”;

• John Pucci was named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Springfield Criminal Defense (White-Collar) “Lawyer of the Year.” Pucci was also recognized in the area of Criminal Defense (General Practice); and

• Ellen Randle was named the Best Lawyers® 2017 Springfield Family Law “Lawyer of the Year.”

The following Bulkley Richardson lawyers were also selected for the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers®:

• Peter Barry — Construction Law;

• Michael Burke — Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants); Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants);

• Mark Cress — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Corporate Law;

• Francis Dibble Jr. — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense (White-Collar); Litigation (Antitrust, Labor and Employment, Securities);

• Daniel Finnegan — Administrative/Regulatory Law; Litigation (Construction);

• Robert Gelinas — Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants);

• Kevin Maynard — Commercial Litigation; Litigation (Banking and Finance, Construction);

• David Parke — Corporate Law;

• Melinda Phelps — Medical Malpractice Law (Defendants); Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants);

• Donn Randall — Commercial Litigation;

• Ronald Weiss — Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Tax Law

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Keith Minoff was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2017 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of commercial litigation and corporate law. Minoff represents businesses and individuals throughout Western Massachusetts in the areas of business litigation and employment law.

He received his law degree with honors from George Washington University in 1983 and has been a practicing attorney for more than 30 years. Minoff maintains a law office in downtown Springfield.

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Michael Katz was selected for bankruptcy and reorganization, Paul Rothschild for plaintiff’s litigation, Jeffrey Fialky for commercial and finance, and Stephen Krevalin received the honor for family law for the fifth consecutive year.

Founded in 1895, Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of the largest firms in the Pioneer Valley, with 42 lawyers, and approximately 60 paralegals, administrative assistants, and support staff. The firm’s offices are located in Springfield, Amherst, Northampton, and Westfield.

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The board of directors of the Professional Women‘s Chamber (PWC), a division of the Springfield Regional Chamber, has elected its officers to lead the division: Laurie Cassidy as President; Tracy Sicbaldi as Acting Vice President; Caron LaCour as Treasurer; Jeannie Filomeno as Assistant Treasurer; and Liz Rappaport as secretary. Janet Casey serves as Past President.

Cassidy is the executive director of the West Springfield Council on Aging/Senior Center and has served in that position since 2010. Prior, she served with the Greater Springfield Senior Services as its area agency on aging director and its regional ombudsman director. She has extensive volunteer experience, currently serving as a member of the Sisters of Providence Health System Board of Trustees, Mary’s Meadow Board of Trustees, West Springfield commission on Disabilities, and West Springfield Garden Club. She is also the secretary and treasurer of the West Springfield Emergency Planning Committee and Medical Reserve Corps and associate member of the West Springfield Veterans Council. She has been a member of the PWC since 2011.

Sicbaldi is an accountant with Overland Solutions Inc. and has more than 30 years of banking experience and six years as a municipal treasurer. She joined the PWC in 2006 and has served as its treasurer, vice president, and president.

LaCour is a Certified Public Accountant working with Burkhart Pizzanelli P.C. She focuses on taxation of individuals, businesses and nonprofit corporations. This is LaCour’s first term on the PWC board and is active on its scholarship, woman of the year and program committees. She is also actively involved with Rays of Hope and the Red Thread Network.

Filomeno is the human resource manager at Marcotte Ford Sales, Inc., her family business where she has worked since graduating college. She has served on the PWC board for three terms, served as the co-chair of its mentoring program and is a member of its scholarship committee.

Rappaport is a third-generation property manager at Century Investment Company. Prior to joining the family business, she served in a marketing and brand management role at WF Young. In addition to the PWC, Rappaport is actively involved with the Jimmy Fund taking a leadership role in several fund-raising activities each year.

Casey, principal and founder of Marketing Doctor, served as the PWC president for the past two years.

Board members Jacquelyn Bangs, senior account manager for EMC; Marikate Murren, director, training and workforce development for MGM Springfield; and Gillian Palmer, business development and group sales coordinator for the Eastern States Exposition, will round out the executive committee.

The PWC supports the female professional through networking opportunities, provides scholarships for nontraditional students returning to the workforce and mentors students through a partnership with Springfield Technical Community College.

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VertitechIT, a nationally known healthcare leader in the design and implementation of hyper-converged network architecture, has promoted Gerry Gosselin to the position of Vice President, Engineering. Having formerly served as the company’s Director of Technical Operations, Gosselin brings with him more than eighteen years of programming and network engineering experience.

“Gerry’s wealth of early experience as a programmer shines through in his infrastructure design skills,” said VertitechIT Chief Operations Officer Gregory Pellerin. “As health system IT departments across the country adopt a software-defined approach to networking and storage, we’re confident that Gerry will further our leadership position in the industry.”

Gosselin will oversee VertitechIT’s team of senior engineers and architects in determining technology, scope, and level of effort for all company projects. He joined the company in 2013 and has developed high-level IT experience in network engineering, monitoring and management, virtualization, system administration, and systems integration.

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Link to Libraries Inc. announced the addition of new members to its executive board:

• Gail Baquis is a graduate of the University of Maine with a degree in journalism. She has been a volunteer with Link to Libraries since its inception in 2008 and has been the project director for the LTL Read Aloud programs and the RAP – Reading Any Place for Homeless Youth program.

• Tammy Trudeau is a graduate of University of Massachusetts. She has been involved with numerous fund raising events for Link to Libraries and other local organizations.

• Kelly Dawson, CPA, Audit Manager for Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P. C. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. Her professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

• Amy Scott is the Founder of the marketing firm Wild Apple Design Group in Wilbraham and is best know for website design success in non-profit, education and for profit sectors. She is a BusinessWest Forty Under 40 Alum.

• Laura McCarthy, Attorney is an associate at Bacon Wilson, P. C. where she practices bankruptcy, corporate law, commercial and residential real estate and other transactional matters. She is a graduate of Boston University School of Law.

• Dr. Jennifer Stratton has been teaching students from the kindergarten to graduate level for more than 15 years. She is certified as a reading specialist and holds a doctoral degree from AIC in education. In addition to teaching, Jen hosts a blog (JenStratton.com) where she shares the sports stories of athletes who play adaptive sports and authors children’s books about Paralympians.

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Sept. 14: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m. at Applewood Retirement Community, 1 Spencer Dr., Amherst. Sponsored by Hospice of the Fisher Home. Join us for an evening of fun, music, and food surrounded by long stretches of beautiful New England countryside.
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Register online at www.amherstarea.com.

• Oct. 6: 2016 Annual A+ Awards Dinner, 5-9 p.m., at the UMass Student Union Ballroom, 280 Hicks Way, Amherst. Sponsored by PeoplesBank. The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Annual A+ Awards Dinner is the social event of the year. This year we will be honoring five awardees for their contributions to life and commerce in the Amherst Area. The MVP Award, Legacy Awards, Lifetime Achievement in Business, Community Service, and Young Professionals will all be given. In addition, we seek to honor our two Cooley Dickinson Scholarship winners. Music sponsored by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Register online at www.amherstarea.com. Cost: $80 per ticket, $750 per table of 10.

EAST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.erc5.com
(413) 575-7230

• Sept. 8: 2016 Mill Fest, 4-7:30 p.m., at Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill, 782 Center St., Ludlow. With heartfelt respect and honor to the events happening in our country, the ERC5 would like to use this event as a small way to thank law enforcement for its service to our businesses and protecting our communities. Come and thank one of your local men and women in blue, and take advantage of the opportunity to network and experience the economic business development happening in Ludlow. This fun-filled event will feature delicious food, live music, beers to taste from the Mill’s favorite brewery, Iron Dukes, a signature blue drink recognizing law enforcement, and a fun-filled Ludlow Fun Fact Contest. Register online at www.erc5.com. Cost: $25.

• Sept. 30: Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Country Club of Wilbraham, 859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham. Proceeds will go to the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. The fund to date has raised more than $100,000 for local student scholarships. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. is the shotgun start. Don’t golf? Join us after the tournament for the cocktail party and buffet. The reception will be a great opportunity to network and congratulate the winners. Cost: $125 for an individual golfer, $500 for a foursome. For registration information, contact Nancy Connor at [email protected] or (413) 575-7230.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• Sept. 15: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Set Goals with Google Analytics,” 11 a.m to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Google Analytics is a free, powerful analytics tool that provides reports showing how visitors found your website and what they did when they got there. This workshop will explain how you can use Analytics to improve your marketing. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

• Sept. 29: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Create Your Free Website with Google,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Learn how to create, customize and publish your site. Free hosting and domain name for a year. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Sept. 9-10: 2016 Chicopee Downtown Getdown. Food, vendors, live entertainment, and more. Free event. For details, visit chicopee.wix.com/downtowngetdown.

• Sept. 14: Business After Hours with the West of the River Chamber, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Cal’s, 1068 Riverdale St. West Springfield. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• Sept. 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by MassMutual Learning & Conference Center, 350 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• Sept. 8: Chamber Coffee Buzz, 7:30-8:30 a.m., hosted by Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, 301 Kelly Way, Holyoke. Sponsor is Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. Coffee sponsored by Spradley Deluxe Coffee. A morning networking program that provides chamber members and guests the opportunity to make new contacts and exchange business information over a lig ht breakfast. Cost: free.

• Sept. 14: Chamber Oktoberfest 2016, 5-7:30 p.m., at Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Suez Environment/United Water, Resnic Bearuregard Waite & Driscoll, and Marcotte Ford. Dig out your lederhosen and join your friends and colleagues at the Bier Garten at the Munich Haus for a night of German beer, a buffet of authentic German food, and networking. Each ticket also includes a stein of bier. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-member guests and walk-ins. Register online at www.holyokechamber.com.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Sept. 7: September Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Spoleto Restaurant. Sponsored by Webber & Grinnell Insurance, Applied Mortgage, BusinessWest, and Lia Honda. Cost: $10 for members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• Sept. 12: Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan, 8-9 a.m., at McDonald’s, 182 North Elm St., Westfield. Call Pam at the Chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count. Cost: free.

• Sept. 14: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Westfield YouthWorks East Mountain Transition Program, 128 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members. Register at www.westfieldbiz.org.

• Sept. 23: September Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by the 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Sponsored by Baystate Noble Hospital, United Bank, Tighe & Bond, and United Way of Pioneer Valley. 50/50 raffle to support two Citizen’s Scholarships. The 104th Fighter Wing ANG requires registration for this event and also requires a driver’s license number in advance and upon entering the base. You will be required to provide your driver’s license number when registering. For more information or to donate a door prize for the event, call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Sept. 7: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. Sponsored by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and United Personnel. Business@Breakfast pays tribute to individuals, business firms, and organizations for major contributions to civic and economic growth and for actions which reflect honor on the region. In September, we will be saluting Nate Costa and the Springfield Thunderbirds and Zach Baru and the Springfield Sting. Cost: $22.50 for members in advance, $25 for members at the door, $30 general admission. Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

• Sept. 21-23: 2016 Washington Symposium, hosted by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal. An opportunity to meet with leaders in the Senate, Congress, and the Obama administration in its final months in office, as well as other top policy makers on the federal issues that matter to you. Plane departs Bradley International Airport at 12:35 p.m. on Sept. 21 and returns at 4:35 p.m. on Sept. 23. Contact Nancy Creed for cost and registration information at [email protected] or (413) 755-1309.

• Sept. 27: Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Cost: $15 for members; $25 general admission. Register online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Sept. 22: Business Breakfast with Howie Carr, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, Agawam. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Agenda Departments

‘Big Data: Unlocking the Mysteries’

Sept. 9: The Employers Assoc. of the NorthEast (EANE), in partnership with FIT Staffing, will present a seminar with Dennis Perlot, Microsoft evangelist, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The topic will be “Big Data – Unlocking the Mysteries.” Perlot will discuss ways to protect data in the cloud, information on unstructured data searches, Microsoft’s Power BI products, and much more. This event is free to regional IT professionals and will be held at the EANE offices in Agawam. Registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Allison Ebner at [email protected] or (413) 355-5125.

STCC Founders Day

Sept. 9: Springfield Technical Community College will kick off its 50th-anniversary celebration with a Founders Day Convocation starting at 2 p.m. The event, which will honor the four founders and briefly trace the history of the college through today, will be held in the Scibelli Hall gymnasium on campus. All alumni of STCC are invited to the event, as well as students, current and former faculty and staff, current and former board members, and friends of the college. The year-long celebration will include a number of festivities and events, culminating in a birthday celebration on Sept. 11, 2017.

RVCC Golf Tournament

Sept. 16: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), an affiliate of Holyoke Medical Center and member of Valley Health Systems, will hold its first annual golf tournament fund-raiser starting at 10:30 a.m., scramble format. The event, hosted by East Mountain Country Club in Westfield, is presented by G. Greene Construction Co. Inc., and funds raised will enable RVCC to improve programming through staff education and technology enhancements. The cost per golfer is $100 and includes a golf cart, lunch, and dinner. There will be contests on the course which include prizes donated by Marcotte Ford and Teddy Bear Pools. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. For more information about the event, including registration, visit www.rvcc-inc.org.

Ubora, Ahadi Awards

Sept. 17: The African Hall subcommittee of the Springfield Museums will present the 25th annual Ubora Award and the seventh annual Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Michele & Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts. The Ubora Award, named for the Swahili word for ‘excellence,’ is presented to an African-American who has made a significant contribution to the greater Springfield area. The Ahadi Youth Award is presented to an African-American young person who demonstrates strong character, leadership, academic achievement, and future potential (Ahadi means ‘promise’ in Swahili). Ubora Award winner Helen Caulton-Harris is the currently the commissioner of the Division of Health and Human Services for the City of Springfield. In her many years of public service, she has played a prominent role in developing policy for the health and human-services needs of underserved populations on the local and national level. In recognition of those efforts, she has received numerous awards, including the AIDS Action Award from the Action Committee and the Rebecca Lee Award from the Harvard School of Public Health. Caulton-Harris was named Woman of the Year by the Springfield Postal Service and received the Paul Revere Award from the Massachusetts Public Health Assoc. In 2015, she selected as one of the 100 Outstanding of Women of Color from Western Mass. and Connecticut. Previously, Caulton-Harris was appointed by former Gov. Deval Patrick to both the Public Health and Food Policy Councils for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and was also appointed to the Region 1 Health Council by the Secretary of Minority Health in Washington, D.C. She is the immediate past chair of both AAA of Pioneer Valley and Holyoke Community College. She is also a past president of the Greater Springfield Chapter of the Links Inc., a life member of the Carl L. Talbot VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Xi Xi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, as well as GirlFriends Inc. Ahadi Award winner David Bass is entering his junior year at Putnam Vocational High School, where he has distinguished himself as an outstanding student in both the classroom and the community. He has held perfect attendance and highest honors in his first two years of high school, and currently has a 3.9 GPA. A founder and active participant in Putnam’s Intellectuals Debate Club, Bass is an outstanding public speaker and communicator, and was elected president by the class of 2018. He assisted the Putnam’s Voice outreach group with its annual clothing, canned food, and toy drives as well as neighborhood cleanups. He is also part of the Project Purple volunteer group that seeks to curtail teen drug and alcohol abuse, and a member of Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s 2016 Youth Advisory Board. Bass is part of Putnam’s Marketing and Real Estate program, and plans to embark on a career in real estate following his graduation. The Ubora and Ahadi Award presentations will be followed by a reception at the Springfield Science Museum, with food and refreshments provided through support from Baystate Health. Admission to the event is $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. For more information or advance reservations, call (413) 263-6800, ext. 325.

BerkshireSPEAKS

Sept. 18: The third annual BerkshireSPEAKS will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington. This year’s event will feature six Berkshire trailblazers and visionaries sharing their inspirational stories. BerkshireSPEAKS was established to create an opportunity for the entire community to hear from local residents who have had a significant impact on the Berkshires and beyond. This year’s speakers include John Downing, CEO of Soldier On, a national organization fighting veteran homelessness; Nancy Kalodner, Berkshire Realtor, teacher, and arts supporter; Gwendolyn Hampton-VanSant, CEO and Founder of Multicultural BRIDGE; Mary Pope Osborne, award-winning author of the Magic Tree House series (130 million copies sold worldwide); John Hockenberry, author, journalist, and award-winning public radio host; and state Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, who represents the 4th Berkshire District. A reception with the speakers will follow the presentations. Registration costs $15 online and $18 at the door. To register online, visit www.hevreh.org/berkshirespeaks.

Northeast Training Institute

Oct. 4-5: The International Business Innovation Assoc. (InBIA), in partnership with the Assoc. of Cleantech Incubators of New England (ACTION), will host a two-day Northeast Training Institute at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in Holyoke. Four courses will be offered for the professional development of incubator managers or those exploring the development of an incubator or accelerator program in their community. Those who should consider attending include business incubation and acceleration professionals, university administrators and faculty in entrepreneurship, community influencers and chamber of commerce of leaders, and economic-development leaders. Join other participants from around the region for these world-recognized training programs and hear about development plans for the Holyoke Innovation District. Learn more at www.actionnewengland.org. E-mail Joan Popolo at [email protected] with any questions.

Western Mass. Business Expo

Nov. 3: Comcast Business will present the sixth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, lunch hosted by BusinessWest, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Express Employment Professionals, Health New England, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, MGM Springfield, and Wild Apple Design, and WMAS. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $725. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100. For more Expo details as they emerge, visit www.wmbexpo.com.

Let’s Not Overlook This Honor

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

Well, it’s a start.

Actually, it’s more significant than that, although it’s still not the kind of honor a city wants.

Springfield recently wound up on yet another of those top-10 lists that have become so popular. This one is a CNBC compilation of overlooked cities where business opportunities are on the rise.

This is certainly a step forward from the kind of lists the city was making its way onto a decade or so ago, like ‘most dangerous cities for crime’ and ‘least desirable places to live,’ or words to that effect. And it means the city’s recent progress in the broad realm of economic development — MGM’s $950 million casino, CRRC MA’s subway-car factory, and a blossoming entrepreneurial ecosystem — is not going unnoticed.

Or is it? It’s not going unnoticed by the researchers at CNBC. But the word ‘overlooked’ means, well, that people are not looking at you, they’re looking past you, or over you, and at someone or something else. And for whatever reason.

A look at some of the other cities on the list reveals part of the problem with being on the ‘10 Most Overlooked’ list.

Boise, Idaho. Most people hearing that name would simply add some punctuation, as in Boise, Idaho?? The same is essentially true of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Greensboro, N.C. — two cities that had really fallen on hard times and were a shell of what they once were — and Fort Myers, Fla., a city known to most as merely the spring home to the Red Sox, although in reality it has much more going for it.

The point of this exercise, or list — we think, because you’re never really sure with these things — is to let the world know that these communities shouldn’t be overlooked. And in that respect, this is indeed a good list to be on.

Still, it will take a lot more than a compilation like this one to enable long-held sentiments about an area, or common perception, if you will, to change. Boise has made great strides in recent years and it has become a very attractive place to live and work, but people still say ‘Boise, Idaho?’

And this is where we make another push for Springfield to become more aggressive in its efforts to tell its story and actively promote its assets. As we’ve noted before, it wouldn’t have been prudent for Springfield to market itself heavily a decade ago because there simply wasn’t much to sell other than promise, which was hard for many people to grasp.

Now, it has plenty to sell, and we don’t mean the casino or the rail-car-assembly plant — although that’s part of it. It can sell the fact that Springfield and this region have the assets to attract employers of that size and nature. And it also has that burgeoning entrepreneurial infrastructure, which makes it an attractive place to start and grow a company.

We know all this locally, and, yes, news tends to travel, but the city still needs to take its marketing and brand-awareness activities to a much higher level. This takes money, but it can certainly be put in the category of money well spent.

Overall, being on this ‘10 Most Overlooked’ cities list is a step forward. It means Springfield is doing something right — actually, many things.

A bigger step forward, we believe, would be for the city not to be on this list, because it’s no longer being overlooked.

That will take some time — perceptions die hard, as we mentioned — and it will take some aggressive work to make the city’s story known.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

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
Mildred Gomez v. Pioneer Valley Transit Authority and Eugene J. Bernier Sr.
Allegation: Negligent operation of a motor vehicle resulting in injury: $4,718
Filed: 06/28/16

Red Technologies, LLC v. Safe Environment of America Inc.
Allegation: Breach of contract, failure to pay for services: $48,567.54
Filed: 02/24/16

Lane M. Berton v. Constantinos Levanos, DDS, Inc. et al
Allegation: Wrongful discharge: $300,000 to $500,000
Filed: 08/12/16

Hampshire Superior Court
Patricia A. Murphy, VMC. and Kevin F. Murphy, as the guardians of Kathleen M. Murphy v. Janet Cremins, RN and Claire Kuhn, PhD
Allegation: Medical malpractice: $1,000,000+
Filed: 07/29/16

Nyrva Germain v. Winn Managed Properties LLC.
Allegation: Failure to maintain premises resulting in sip and fall injury: $54,401+
Filed: 08/08/16

Regina Shea-Sullivan v. Town of Southampton Select Board and Edward Cauley
Allegation: Discrimination: $801,000+
Filed: 08/18/16

Northampton District Court
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., as subrogee of Albert and Janet Decker v. Boulanger’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Allegation: Water damage resulting from improper repair: $13,329.58
Filed: 08/04/16
Springfield District Court
Samuel D. Plotkin & Associates Inc., d.b.a NAI Plotkin, v. 80 Congress Street, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract: $20,414.65
Filed: 08/01/16

Marijuana Edibles Would Harm Children

By BusinessWest Staff September 6, 2016

Opinion

By Nick Bayer

A study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics Journal shows that reports of accidental marijuana poisoning by young children and toddlers has risen by 150% since commercial marijuana was legalized in Colorado in 2014. Half of the child-poisoning cases involved the accidental ingestion of marijuana edible products (including brownies, cookies, and candies) that are being marketed and sold in Colorado.

The Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts urges the marijuana industry to explain why they would specifically authorize these products in Massachusetts under their 2016 ballot proposal (see story, page 36).

The report studied the number of marijuana poison-control cases for children aged 0-9, and showed a 150% increase since 2014. The average stay in the hospital for the children was about 11 hours. Marijuana edibles now account for approximately 50% of marijuana product sales in Colorado since legalization, and that number is growing.

Under the Massachusetts ballot question, written by the marijuana industry, edible pot products would be specifically authorized under the law. Edible products are such an essential part of the Massachusetts ballot question that the state’s Supreme Judicial Court, in a rare ruling, ordered that the ballot question summary be rewritten to include reference to edibles. In Colorado, the marijuana industry has vigorously fought against marketing restrictions once recreational marijuana was legalized.

It is becoming increasingly clear that the pot-edibles market is dangerous for our kids, and a huge part of the profit model for the marijuana industry. The marijuana industry chose to specifically authorize these dangerous edible products under their proposed law. The marijuana industry put their profits over the interests of Massachusetts families, and we believe the edibles issue alone is a reason to reject this ballot question in Massachusetts.

Among the facts about marijuana edibles:

• There is no limit on the potency of edible products in Colorado, nor are limits written into the proposed law in Massachusetts.

• Edible products have been known to have THC levels (the active ingredient in marijuana) reaching as high as 95%. That compares to the THC in current marijuana plants that average 17-18% THC, and marijuana THC levels of 3-4% that existed back in the 1980s.

• Marijuana-infused products such as gummy bears, candy bars, cookies, and ‘cannabis cola’ are often indistinguishable from traditional products and attractive to children.

• Doctors at Children’s Hospital Denver reported that, after legalization, the ER began treating one to two kids a month for accidental marijuana ingestion, mostly in the form of edibles. Prior to legalization, they reported none. For example, in 2014, a two-year old girl from Longmont, Colo. was sent to the hospital after accidentally eating a marijuana cookie she found in front of her apartment building.

The Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts represents a growing coalition of healthcare and community leaders, anti-addiction advocates, educators, business groups, first responders, and families who are opposing this proposed legalization of the commercial marijuana industry in Massachusetts.

Among the groups that have already come out in opposition to this initiative include the Mass. Hospital Assoc., the Mass. Medical Society, the Mass. Municipal Assoc., Associated Industries of Mass., the Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals, the Retailers Assoc. of Mass., the Assoc. of School Superintendents, the Assoc. for Behavioral Healthcare, the National Assoc. of Mental Illness (Massachusetts chapter), Mass. Chiefs of Police, the Mass. Sheriffs Assoc., and all Massachusetts district attorneys. v

Nick Bayer is campaign manager of the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy Massachusetts, which opposes a 2016 ballot question to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.

Building Permits

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Building Permits Departments

The following building permits were issued during the months of July and August 2016.

AGAWAM

Bona Housekeeping
16 Ralph St.
Valbona Ahmeti

D. Castonguay Trucking
133 Colemore St.
Dan Castonguay

Main School Realty
701-711 Main St.
Laura Posnik

The Deli on Walnut
369 Walnut St. Ext.
Antoinette Lambert

AMHERST

Legionary Personal Computers
108 Larkspur Dr.
Audrey O’Connell & Kevin Mepham

Life Plan Realty
71 Country Corners Road
James D. Linfield

The Kern Kafe
Hampshire College
893 West St.
Michael McKenna

The Pucino Group
521 Old Farm Road
Helmi Ann Pucino

CHICOPEE

David J. Roy Electrician
621 Grattan St.
David J Roy

Kate’s Boutique
55 Columba St.
Kate Daborowski

Total Exterior Services
218 Pondview Dr.
Derek Joe Sipma

Westover Maintenance
122 Casey Dr.
Wess Kenneth Boucher

NORTHAMPTON

Anderson Services
263 Ryan Road
Donald Anderson

Drawn to Ecology
26 Dewey Court
Alyssandra Black

Glazed Doughnut Shop
8 Craft Ave.
Keren Rhodes

Inkpot Pens
43 Murphy Terrace
Francis St. Germain

SPRINGFIELD

Cumberland Farms #0202
798 Carew St.
John Daly

Day & Night Convenience Store
671 State St.
Zeeshan Ali

Deniliva Inc., DBA Liberty
1179 State St.
Steven Kowalski

Happy Feet Child Care
439 Riverside Road
Zoila Rosario

Legacy Hair Studio
243 Main St.
Jasmine Huertas

M-F Brothers Painting
36 Acorn St., 1st Fl.
Maximino Serrano

Miss Jackie’s Family Child Care
50 Massachusetts Ave.
Jacklyn

Omy and Los Properties
38 Carver St.
Omy Carlderon

RMS Courier Service
245 St. James Ave.
Rosa Maeghan Scavron

Tremar Transportation
69 Grand St.
Michael Thomas

Walden Corp/DBA
181 A Chestnut St.
Derryl Devon Gibbs

West Springfield

BD Hair Design
62 Westfield St.
Barbara Dame

Dante Club Golf League
454 Main St.
Roland Navone

Elegant Lighting
1680 Riverdale St.
Tatyana Gut

Hospitality Restaurant
977 Main St.
Dheyaa Habeeb

Quick Stop Food
20 River Street
Amanullah Khan

WESTFIELD

Book Club Bookstore LLC
2 Main St.
Book Club Bookstore LLC

Christina Rosario Photography
13 Noble St.
Christina Rosario

Classic Northeast Gardens
1029 North Road
Tanya Costigan

Kosinski Farms
336 Russellville Road
Gene M. Kosinski

Nicole Wzorek Designs
22 Little River Road
Nicole Wzorek

Park Square Dental, PC
60 Court St.
Sushma Reddy, Donthi Reddy

Vast Energy Services
210 Munger Hill Road
Joseph J. Vaschak

Walton Read
33 Hassler St.
Susan Howard

Whip City Pools
7 Crown St.
Jamie Rossi

Real Estate Transactions

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

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

91 Bald Mountain Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
Amount: $174,500
Buyer: Brian T. Seaman
Seller: Thomas F. Seaman
Date: 07/21/16

BUCKLAND

31 School St.
Buckland, MA 01338
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: Raymond Lanza-Weil
Seller: John D. Marry
Date: 07/13/16

COLRAIN

258 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Kurt J. Wenzler
Seller: Stuart S. Kingsley
Date: 07/15/16

48 Reils Road
Colrain, MA 01340
Amount: $246,500
Buyer: Steven Derscha
Seller: William K. Spencer
Date: 07/22/16

DEERFIELD

33 Graves St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Brian A. Pytko
Seller: Nell Schechterle
Date: 07/15/16

76 Hillside Road
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $278,000
Buyer: Douglas E. Montminy
Seller: Marc G. Weinberger
Date: 07/15/16

196 Mill Village Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $224,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Brian J. Noyes
Date: 07/20/16

67 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $288,000
Buyer: Mark A. Wightman
Seller: Carol J. Gritz
Date: 07/11/16

69 Sugarloaf St.
Deerfield, MA 01373
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Mark A. Wightman
Seller: Carol J. Gritz
Date: 07/11/16

161 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
Amount: $196,000
Buyer: Robert H. Daigle
Seller: Robert H. Daigle
Date: 07/21/16

ERVING

19 Mountain Road
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $159,000
Buyer: Rodney W. Willis
Seller: Crosby, Ruth S., (Estate)
Date: 07/14/16

4 Semb Dr.
Erving, MA 01344
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Aubrey S. Kocjan
Seller: Lori A. Hall
Date: 07/22/16

GREENFIELD

382 Adams Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $234,000
Buyer: Daniel J. Carew
Seller: Louis S. Giramma
Date: 07/21/16

18-20 Beech St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $146,120
Buyer: UMassfive College FCU
Seller: Kathleen M. Sullivan
Date: 07/22/16

397 Davis St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Hilaire Chucky
Seller: Sherri A. Hickey
Date: 07/13/16

335 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Samuel W. Stafford
Seller: Penny J. Stewart
Date: 07/15/16

425 Federal St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $133,500
Buyer: 425 Federal LLC
Seller: Ruggeri, Sebastian J., (Estate)
Date: 07/11/16

126 Maple St.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Sean C. Devlin
Seller: Joshua A. Isles
Date: 07/19/16

145 Montague City Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jennifer Smith
Seller: Tracy A. Caisse
Date: 07/14/16

36 Revere Circle
Greenfield, MA 01301
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jenna Skutnik-Sheffield
Seller: Dylan D. Chase
Date: 07/20/16

HEATH

1 Clearwater Dr.
Heath, MA 01346
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Richard Allard
Seller: Wayne M. Macdonald
Date: 07/21/16

LEVERETT

15 Chestnut Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Amount: $355,000
Buyer: 15 Chestnut Hill Road TR
Seller: Ian Winokur
Date: 07/12/16

LEYDEN

555 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337
Amount: $185,000
Buyer: Roark C. Herron
Seller: Patrick D. Sullivan
Date: 07/18/16

MONTAGUE

19 G St.
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Sadoway, Jack, (Estate)
Seller: Todd M. Shute
Date: 07/14/16

26 Maple St.
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Suzanne L. Lomanto
Seller: Lorraine D. Boguslawski
Date: 07/11/16

132 Montague City Road
Montague, MA 01301
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Curtis J. Lindberg
Seller: Douglas E. Montminy
Date: 07/15/16

16 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $242,000
Buyer: Amy E. Bovaird
Seller: Melissa L. Ross
Date: 07/22/16

70 Old Sunderland Road
Montague, MA 01351
Amount: $238,000
Buyer: Kimberlee A. Gilhuly
Seller: Diane L. Norman
Date: 07/15/16

98 South Prospect St.
Montague, MA 01349
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Shawn Peyton-Pack
Seller: Craig Mackinnon
Date: 07/15/16

71 Turners Falls Road
Montague, MA 01376
Amount: $142,000
Buyer: William J. Doyle
Seller: William A. Mackinnon
Date: 07/14/16

NEW SALEM

102 Whitaker Road
New Salem, MA 01355
Amount: $207,296
Buyer: Matthew J. Ferris
Seller: Garrick P. Doherty
Date: 07/13/16

ORANGE

80 East Myrtle St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $134,000
Buyer: Adam S. Whitten
Seller: Swan, Richard C., (Estate)
Date: 07/22/16

189 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $184,000
Buyer: Terry L. Parker
Seller: Marc E. Parent
Date: 07/22/16

410 Holtshire Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Juliana L. Costa
Seller: Nathan A. Lacroix
Date: 07/11/16

170 Main St.
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $237,500
Buyer: Andrew S. Daisey
Seller: Raymond A. Teague
Date: 07/15/16

40 Town Farm Road
Orange, MA 01364
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Anne M. Chenausky
Date: 07/11/16

SHUTESBURY

56 Lakeview Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $309,900
Buyer: Lisa L. Adams
Seller: Jeremey A. Wright
Date: 07/21/16

375 Locks Pond Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: David R. Bernard
Seller: Donna L. Thackeray
Date: 07/22/16

291 Wendell Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
Amount: $229,000
Buyer: Melanie R. Desilva
Seller: Margaret M. Miklovich
Date: 07/19/16

SUNDERLAND

57 South Plain Road
Sunderland, MA 01375
Amount: $294,000
Buyer: Leif C. Riddington
Seller: William L. Rice
Date: 07/22/16

WHATELY

95 Westbrook Road
Whately, MA 01093
Amount: $305,000
Buyer: Christopher R. Bourbeau
Seller: John P. Betsold
Date: 07/15/16

HAMPDEN COUNTY

AGAWAM

48 Carmen Ave.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Barbara Nutbrown
Date: 07/14/16

712 Cooper St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Dmitriy Sidoryuk
Seller: Antonia Liquori
Date: 07/18/16

79 Cosgrove Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Daniel D. Osborn-Schray
Seller: Travis L. Trout
Date: 07/22/16

121 Fairview St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $280,000
Buyer: Nicolle Serafino
Seller: Christina Crevier
Date: 07/22/16

59 Federal Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: Kelly Day
Seller: Catherine A. Valego
Date: 07/20/16

49 James St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $143,650
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Raymond J. Smith
Date: 07/18/16

199 Juniper Ridge Dr.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: Jack E. Vadnais
Seller: David M. Lloyd
Date: 07/15/16

111 Kensington St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Darren M. Rempp
Seller: Colleen A. Secovich
Date: 07/22/16

41 Lealand Ave.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Peter M. Brault
Seller: Courtney J. Marshall
Date: 07/15/16

14 Mallard Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Shawn P. Tatro
Seller: Aaron D. Holloway
Date: 07/20/16

140 Maple St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Fred R. Slattery
Seller: Elizabeth A. Jarvis
Date: 07/13/16

29 Mckinley St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Stephen A. Virella
Seller: John Williamson
Date: 07/18/16

586 Mill St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $567,450
Buyer: Chicopee Kendall LLC
Seller: Joseph L. Hart
Date: 07/21/16

9 Nolan Lane
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $397,500
Buyer: Aaron D. Holloway
Seller: Patrick Benvenuto
Date: 07/21/16

42 Norman Terrace
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $141,000
Buyer: Vitalie Radu
Seller: Wilmington Savings
Date: 07/13/16

41 Pineview Circle
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: STE Properties LLC
Seller: Susan C. Roberts
Date: 07/22/16

425 Pine St.
Agawam, MA 01030
Amount: $378,750
Buyer: Nancy L. Lane
Seller: Vincenzo P. Tirone
Date: 07/14/16

12 Scherpa St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Elizabeth M. Gavioli
Seller: Kyle A. Gendron
Date: 07/20/16

65 Shopping Center
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: 65 Agawam Shopping Center LLC
Seller: BGL Corp.
Date: 07/21/16

24-26 Walnut St.
Agawam, MA 01001
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Xueling Tang
Seller: Samue L. Fay
Date: 07/19/16

BLANDFORD

19 Herrick Road
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Richard A. Lesperance
Seller: Kathleen M. Deviny
Date: 07/18/16

1 Maple Lane
Blandford, MA 01008
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Sean P. Slowey
Seller: David Y. Proctor
Date: 07/21/16

BRIMFIELD

31 Lyman Barnes Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $357,000
Buyer: Paul B. Blackburn
Seller: David B. Deraleau
Date: 07/20/16

48 Washington Road
Brimfield, MA 01010
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Joseph Fife
Seller: Roger E. Woods
Date: 07/19/16

CHESTER

689 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA 01011
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Anthony A. Volino
Date: 07/22/16

CHICOPEE

67 Basil Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $249,500
Buyer: James R. Cartier
Seller: Richard H. Gelinas
Date: 07/15/16

167 Beauregard Terrace
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,500
Buyer: Xizhong Yu
Seller: Shawn A. Guilbault
Date: 07/15/16

38 Dallaire Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Jaime Gilbert
Seller: Tuttle, Barbara A., (Estate)
Date: 07/15/16

25 Florence St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Ekrem Ademi
Seller: Renata Obiedzinski
Date: 07/14/16

34 Frink St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,900
Buyer: Kathleen M. Lavallee
Seller: Dennis R. Kahelalis
Date: 07/12/16

124 Gelinas Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joshua E. Fradette
Seller: Jean B. Crevier IRT
Date: 07/22/16

38 Keddy Blvd.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $129,600
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Eric J. Davidson
Date: 07/14/16

45 Keith St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Lisa A. Phillips
Seller: Kevin A. Morris
Date: 07/15/16

83 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Deborah A. Dart
Seller: Christina K. Ford
Date: 07/15/16

100 Mandalay Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $146,925
Buyer: Heather M. Pietras-Gladu
Seller: Gail L. Turgeon
Date: 07/22/16

17 Morgan Circle
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $336,000
Buyer: Anthony Garfi
Seller: CRA Holdings Inc.
Date: 07/21/16

87 Old Farm Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $173,000
Buyer: Kimberly Sullivan
Seller: Robert Sadowski
Date: 07/22/16

202 Old Lyman Road
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: Casey A. Breault
Seller: DGL Properties LLC
Date: 07/20/16

93 Paradise St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $156,500
Buyer: Daisy M. Aguilar
Seller: Annette M. Rochon
Date: 07/15/16

44 Pearl St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Richard L. Guimond
Seller: Peter J. Burek
Date: 07/11/16

90 Quartus St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Beatriz Agosto
Seller: Tyrone Osoimalo
Date: 07/15/16

160 Ruskin St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Roxanne Labonte
Seller: Benjamin R. Christopher
Date: 07/11/16

1 Sherbrooke St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Joseph R. Beaulieu
Seller: Jeannette M. Beaulieu
Date: 07/13/16

189 Silvin Road
Chicopee, MA 01013
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Tarka
Seller: Joseph P. Tavernier
Date: 07/22/16

121 Streiber Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Amount: $191,000
Buyer: Jaime Santiago
Seller: Rachel M. Garfi
Date: 07/21/16

EAST LONGMEADOW

182 Benton Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $4,500,000
Buyer: Storage Properties East Longmeadow
Seller: Big Wind Corp.
Date: 07/14/16

21 Gates Ave.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $226,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Dumala
Seller: Joseph F. Dilk
Date: 07/15/16

48 Greenwich Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $404,000
Buyer: Richard J. Condon
Seller: Daniel J. Swords
Date: 07/13/16

60 Helen Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $150,439
Buyer: JP Morgan Chase Bank
Seller: Scott R. Lafond
Date: 07/11/16

10 Jennifer Lane
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Robert W. Jergensen
Seller: Gia Santaniello
Date: 07/22/16

98 Maple St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $192,450
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: James J. Griffin
Date: 07/19/16

10 Maynard St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: David P. Stgeorge
Seller: Oscar Real Estate LLC
Date: 07/15/16

24 Mill Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $400,000
Buyer: Dianne M. Evans
Seller: Michael Carabetta
Date: 07/12/16

76 Millbrook Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $203,000
Buyer: Matthew J. Turowsky
Seller: Bailey, Albert 3rd, (Estate)
Date: 07/18/16

30 North Circle Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $230,000
Buyer: Jill M. Pszeniczny
Seller: Bruce W. Stebbins
Date: 07/12/16

141 Old Farm Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $570,000
Buyer: Talal Khan
Seller: Italo Santaniello
Date: 07/21/16

32 Scantic Dr.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $232,500
Buyer: Colin J. Robinson
Seller: Charles G. Lutz
Date: 07/15/16

4 Theresa St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Ryan P. Dermody
Seller: Matthew S. Hooper
Date: 07/22/16

11 Vadnais St.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Shahadat Hossain
Seller: Adriana Lefebvre
Date: 07/21/16

65 Westernview Circle
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $343,880
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Whitney T. Thompson
Date: 07/22/16

78 Woodbridge Road
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Amount: $586,500
Buyer: Christopher D. McKinnon
Seller: Daniel J. Kleeberg
Date: 07/13/16

GRANVILLE

23 Dickinson Dr.
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Michael Hooben
Seller: Monica W. Mills
Date: 07/15/16

346 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $254,500
Buyer: Amy Jones
Seller: Nicholas Haftmann
Date: 07/13/16

474 Main Road
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Timothy A. Rickis
Seller: Carrie A. Forshay
Date: 07/15/16

538 South Lane
Granville, MA 01034
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Mark A. Gargiulo
Seller: Peter J. Batchelar
Date: 07/15/16

HAMPDEN

15 Fisher Lane
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $222,500
Buyer: Anthony D. Smith
Seller: Joyce A. Dugre
Date: 07/20/16

71 Highland Circle
Hampden, MA 01036
Amount: $415,000
Buyer: Angel J. Rios
Seller: Bruce Stewart
Date: 07/19/16

HOLLAND

5 Candlewood Court
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $292,800
Buyer: Simon J. Gunnell
Seller: Bogdan Wyszomirski
Date: 07/18/16

1 Howlett Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $256,500
Buyer: Peter J. Brandolini
Seller: David S. Carson
Date: 07/11/16

Lake Dr.
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $129,000
Buyer: Holly M. Frisbie
Seller: Rebecca A. Bianchi
Date: 07/14/16

2 Old County Way
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Maple Ledge Associates
Seller: Kent E. Andersen
Date: 07/13/16

124 Old County Road
Holland, MA 01521
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: Michael Damato
Seller: Kevin Sawyer
Date: 07/18/16

HOLYOKE

31 Bray Park Dr.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $189,900
Buyer: Ian M. Guenette
Seller: Kara A. Schoeffel
Date: 07/22/16

18 Columbus Ave.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Carmen O. Pena
Seller: Jeremy V. Croake
Date: 07/15/16

8 Liberty St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Alexandra J. Rowland
Seller: Chester W. Dudley
Date: 07/22/16

76 Lincoln St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $238,600
Buyer: Carolyn R. Sheridan
Seller: Sarah J. Dalhaus
Date: 07/11/16

1244 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $137,024
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Cindy B. Baran
Date: 07/12/16

21 Norwood Terrace
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Jodine Powers
Seller: Wells Fargo Bank
Date: 07/22/16

568 South East St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: ALE Ventures LLC
Seller: 568 South East Street LLC
Date: 07/15/16

22 Upland Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $176,000
Buyer: Cheryl G. Labrie
Seller: Patricia A. Keane
Date: 07/22/16

1 Wayne Court
Holyoke, MA 01040
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Trent Rivers
Seller: Lesley K. Lauderdale
Date: 07/19/16

LONGMEADOW

124 Birnie Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $152,500
Buyer: Michael Michaud
Seller: Katherine Cincotta
Date: 07/14/16

56 Churchill Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $569,500
Buyer: Stephen J. Kelly
Seller: Richard M. Owens
Date: 07/11/16

174 Edgewood Ave.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $259,500
Buyer: Daniel E. Sewell
Seller: Ronald Rice
Date: 07/22/16

75 Erskine Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $470,000
Buyer: Manish Sharma
Seller: Audrey G. Psaltis
Date: 07/15/16

57 Eton Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $396,900
Buyer: Garth Wolber
Seller: Richard J. Condon
Date: 07/13/16

1016 Frank Smith Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $395,000
Buyer: Carl A. Antonucci
Seller: Harold H. Hershelman
Date: 07/18/16

34 Greenwich Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $639,000
Buyer: Dean Curtis
Seller: Amy L. Greenbaum
Date: 07/21/16

626 Laurel St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Roberto D. Naranjo
Seller: Marsha P. Conniff
Date: 07/11/16

787 Longmeadow St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $449,900
Buyer: David Lyon-Bennett
Seller: Robert A. Lusardi
Date: 07/22/16

66 Metacomet Road
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $336,500
Buyer: Rachel L. Goldberg
Seller: Patrick J. McCoy
Date: 07/15/16

126 Oakwood Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $257,200
Buyer: Paul W. Koetsch
Seller: Carol A. Breton
Date: 07/15/16

7 Twin Hills Dr.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $680,000
Buyer: Susan E. Denmark
Seller: Todd M. Adelson
Date: 07/20/16

312 Williams St.
Longmeadow, MA 01106
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Alecka J. Kress
Seller: Erin Beaulieu
Date: 07/12/16

LUDLOW

25 Bliss St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $349,800
Buyer: Glen W. Shenkin
Seller: Gois Building Inc.
Date: 07/22/16

29 Cherry St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $205,000
Buyer: James W. Monette
Seller: Adam Provost
Date: 07/15/16

23 Daisy Lane
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $312,000
Buyer: Kristie Burdick
Seller: Gary G. Decoteau
Date: 07/18/16

81 Lockland Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Renata Lewandowska
Seller: Elaine Tranquilli
Date: 07/18/16

1081 Lyon St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $341,000
Buyer: Adam J. Provost
Seller: James R. Cartier
Date: 07/15/16

42 Prokop Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $187,500
Buyer: James E. Morell
Seller: Melissa M. Miele
Date: 07/20/16

132 River St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $209,500
Buyer: Melissa Ibay
Seller: Myrna E. Vehr
Date: 07/14/16

16 Vienna Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Amount: $167,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Christopher P. Silveira
Date: 07/20/16

MONSON

42 Bradway Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $290,500
Buyer: Richard D. Gastone
Seller: Kevin C. Ferguson
Date: 07/15/16

14 Silver St.
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Wells Fargo Bank
Seller: Robert M. Clingman
Date: 07/13/16

167 Stafford Hollow Road
Monson, MA 01057
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: Robert Pratt
Seller: Joeli R. McQuaid-Robert
Date: 07/15/16

PALMER

1 Beacon Dr.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $12,100,000
Buyer: BC Palmer Green LLC
Seller: Palmer Green Assocs. LP
Date: 07/14/16

29 Bourne St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Angela M. Lebel
Seller: Zofia Gorzynska
Date: 07/20/16

87 Flynt St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $162,900
Buyer: Michael Bedrosian
Seller: Dean P. Smith
Date: 07/14/16

19 Oakland St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $157,000
Buyer: Jared M. Sawabi
Seller: Robert Ray-Canterbury
Date: 07/15/16

57 Olney Road
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $350,000
Buyer: Carlos M. Huertas
Seller: Anthony E. Poindexter
Date: 07/12/16

3051 Palmer St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $239,250
Buyer: Michael R. Harris
Seller: Mark Jackson
Date: 07/15/16

1352 Park St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Matthew Johnson
Seller: Michael T. Marquette
Date: 07/15/16

2050 Pleasant St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Jesse E. Taylor
Seller: Lisa F. Godek
Date: 07/21/16

1130 South Main St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Amherst Railway Society
Seller: Crossway Christian Church
Date: 07/21/16

31 Smith St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Amount: $287,000
Buyer: David B. Deraleau
Seller: Richard M. Opper
Date: 07/20/16

129 Springfield St.
Palmer, MA 01080
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Lauren M. Reutenauer
Seller: Rose C. Dinelle
Date: 07/18/16

RUSSELL

75 Highland Ave.
Russell, MA 01071
Amount: $261,000
Buyer: Leo S. Hicks
Seller: Margaret L. Belanger
Date: 07/15/16

SPRINGFIELD

57 Allen St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $768,000
Buyer: Allen 57 LLC
Seller: Bill Stathakos
Date: 07/20/16

187 Arcadia Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $169,900
Buyer: Raymond Gonzalez
Seller: Andrew J. Jolicoeur
Date: 07/19/16

53 Balfour Dr.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Sean C. Devanney
Seller: Siobhan E. O’Toole
Date: 07/12/16

406-408 Belmont Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $795,000
Buyer: Sic Infit LLC
Seller: Stoneridge Realty LLC
Date: 07/15/16

36 Belvidere St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $174,000
Buyer: Stephen F. Rivers
Seller: Bryant M. Melluzzo
Date: 07/22/16

315 Boston Road
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $819,000
Buyer: UH Boston 315 LLC
Seller: Bill Stathakos
Date: 07/20/16

28 Brown St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $134,233
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Christopher C. Grier
Date: 07/22/16

35 Burnside Terrace
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $129,900
Buyer: Lenin A. Diaz-Guerrero
Seller: Tracy L. Lukas
Date: 07/15/16

188 Cherokee Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $121,000
Buyer: Tavia Jones
Seller: Evelyn Vergara
Date: 07/22/16

78 Dana St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Jessica Santiago
Seller: Arnaud T. Goulette
Date: 07/11/16

5 Danaher Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Derek Metras
Seller: Diane M. Laporte
Date: 07/22/16

299-301 Dorset St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $158,000
Buyer: John F. McCarthy
Seller: HSB Investments LLC
Date: 07/22/16

37 Dresden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $130,463
Buyer: Wilmington Savings
Seller: Thomas Crane
Date: 07/11/16

475 Dwight Road
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $166,000
Buyer: Bison Biswa
Seller: Jill Yarkey-Judd
Date: 07/15/16

75 Edgemont St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $124,999
Buyer: Paul Gilday
Seller: Branco Construction LLC
Date: 07/18/16

239 El Paso St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jesse Carman
Seller: Wayne P. Labranche
Date: 07/18/16

150 Ellendale Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Mary Corbett
Seller: Jeffrey E. Kline
Date: 07/19/16

248 Fiberloid St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Jeff Patnaude
Seller: Jason R. Blinn
Date: 07/14/16

515 Forest Hills Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $225,000
Buyer: Doria M. Farrington
Seller: Richard Delviscio
Date: 07/15/16

225 Gillette Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: James Francisco
Seller: Stephen M. Orszulak
Date: 07/14/16

32 Glenoak Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $177,400
Buyer: Michael P. O’Connor
Seller: Carol A. Thompson
Date: 07/14/16

21 Glenvale St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $175,037
Buyer: Edward E. Comini
Seller: Christopher J. Morrison
Date: 07/12/16

83 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $117,000
Buyer: Nidia Torres
Seller: Michael A. Witek
Date: 07/15/16

78 Grover St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $123,500
Buyer: Jessica L. Demaio
Seller: Hedge Hog Industries Corp.
Date: 07/13/16

335 Hermitage Dr.
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $161,500
Buyer: Gregory P. Hebert
Seller: Joseph J. Scruton
Date: 07/20/16

79 Judson St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $219,000
Buyer: Stephen D. Clay
Seller: K&N Properties LLC
Date: 07/15/16

73 Kirk Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Sheila I. Gonzalez
Seller: Bryant M. Hersh
Date: 07/22/16

12 Leyfred Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Suzy-Ann N. Baker
Seller: Vadim G. Romanchenko
Date: 07/18/16

89-91 Lyndale St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $159,900
Buyer: Jesse Martinez
Seller: Robert C. Leduc
Date: 07/15/16

25 Lynebrook Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Kyle M. Mascaro
Seller: Dennis J. Dowling
Date: 07/22/16

90 Macomber Ave.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $201,000
Buyer: Syreeta Frazer
Seller: Keith A. Romano
Date: 07/12/16

644-652 Main St.
Springfield, MA 01105
Amount: $713,000
Buyer: UH Main 644 LLC
Seller: Bill Stathakos
Date: 07/20/16

62 Manchester Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $146,500
Buyer: Ashlee Viens
Seller: Colin J. Robinson
Date: 07/15/16

169-171 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $119,900
Buyer: Jose Martinez
Seller: Daphne McDonald
Date: 07/15/16

93-95 Melha Ave.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Eliana Taveras
Seller: Matteo J. RETtura
Date: 07/22/16

78-80 Mooreland St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: KG Holdings Inc.
Seller: William Raleigh
Date: 07/15/16

34 Newport St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $139,000
Buyer: Gloria Garcia
Seller: Brianne C. Methe
Date: 07/14/16

54 Oak Hollow Road
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: Dean T. Godek
Seller: Luso FCU
Date: 07/20/16

83 Oakwood Terrace
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Justin M. Crapps
Seller: Viviana Council
Date: 07/15/16

90 Ogden St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Jean Claude-Letendre
Seller: Gladys C. Markuson
Date: 07/12/16

1943 Page Blvd.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Manuel Dejesus-Santiago
Seller: Elias Colon
Date: 07/18/16

60 Palmyra St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $181,986
Buyer: Bank Of America
Seller: Benjamin B. Fox
Date: 07/18/16

72 Pear St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Tonika Feliciano
Seller: Nelson Garcia
Date: 07/18/16

34 Rencelau St.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $178,000
Buyer: Katina M. Syner
Seller: Timothy F. Murphy
Date: 07/22/16

65 Riverview Terrace
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Kerry-Ann Crichton
Seller: SAW Construction LLC
Date: 07/19/16

57 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $120,000
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Quang N. Nguyen
Date: 07/14/16

82 Rochford Circle
Springfield, MA 01128
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Christopher P. Labonte
Seller: Labonte, Shirley W., (Estate)
Date: 07/14/16

79 Roosevelt Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $149,900
Buyer: David Borkosky
Seller: Cheryl A. Raymond
Date: 07/15/16

32 Scarsdale Road
Springfield, MA 01129
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Loni J. Sawtelle
Seller: James Niedbala
Date: 07/11/16

219 Seymour Ave.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $137,000
Buyer: Samuel Gomez-Gonzalez
Seller: MYA Realty LLC
Date: 07/14/16

32 Sawmill Road
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $157,500
Buyer: Erika Linares
Seller: Denise L. Dickinson
Date: 07/19/16

5 Signal Hill Circle
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $296,000
Buyer: Ernesto A. Castillo
Seller: Stanley Czaplicki
Date: 07/15/16

335 Sunrise Terrace
Springfield, MA 01119
Amount: $131,000
Buyer: Ace Home Equity Loan TR
Seller: Tony Yarborough
Date: 07/12/16

70 Sunset Dr.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Kirsten M. Schuster
Seller: MYA Realty LLC
Date: 07/12/16

48 Thompson St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Brian E. Layfield
Seller: Jesse Carman
Date: 07/18/16

365 Tiffany St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $199,000
Buyer: Nancy J. Shewchuck
Seller: Sapphire Property Development LLC
Date: 07/14/16

95 Victoria St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $119,000
Buyer: Angel Rodriguez
Seller: Miguel A. Filpo
Date: 07/22/16

21-23 Virginia St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $119,445
Buyer: Bank New York Mellon
Seller: Michael C. Tuitt
Date: 07/22/16

90-92 West Alvord St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $127,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Joseph Sostre-Diaz
Date: 07/11/16

73 Wakefield St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $124,000
Buyer: Stephanie T. Jenkins
Seller: Lee A. Smola
Date: 07/15/16

195 Whittum Ave.
Springfield, MA 01118
Amount: $185,900
Buyer: Luis A. Flores
Seller: Richard Chang
Date: 07/20/16

100 Wilmont St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: George Allen
Seller: Teneo Properties LLC
Date: 07/21/16

19-21 Windemere St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Marcus Wannamaker
Seller: Mario J. Tascon
Date: 07/14/16

1150 Worcester St.
Springfield, MA 01151
Amount: $133,000
Buyer: Kimone Gilbert
Seller: Kerri J. Niemice
Date: 07/11/16

1090 Worthington St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Amount: $389,000
Buyer: Bridge Home Inc.
Seller: Stephen P. White
Date: 07/22/16

SOUTHWICK

16 Gillette Ave.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: HSBC Bank
Seller: Joseph P. Myette
Date: 07/13/16

13 Grandview St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $155,000
Buyer: Benjamin J. Barton
Seller: Ralph H. Barton
Date: 07/11/16

16 Jeffrey Circle
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $324,900
Buyer: Matthew S. Bailey
Seller: Thomas R. Drapeau
Date: 07/15/16

316 North Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $279,900
Buyer: John J. Morizio
Seller: Mark A. Criscitelli
Date: 07/12/16

3 Overlook Lane
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $123,000
Buyer: Carolyn J. Cardaropoli
Seller: Pinnacle Estates at the Ranch
Date: 07/21/16

126 South Loomis St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Maryssa C. Cook-Obregon
Seller: James N. Beaulieu
Date: 07/19/16

8 Veteran St.
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $154,000
Buyer: Michael L. Menard
Seller: Susan W. Gilbert
Date: 07/15/16

73 Vining Hill Road
Southwick, MA 01077
Amount: $122,000
Buyer: William Kingman
Seller: Cynthia Marshall
Date: 07/22/16

TOLLAND

166 Brook Lane
Tolland, MA 01034
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: William Minarik
Seller: John D. Martin
Date: 07/14/16

WEST SPRINGFIELD

128 Althea St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $246,000
Buyer: Tracy L. Renaud
Seller: Donald F. Scripter
Date: 07/22/16

18 Ames Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $144,000
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kathleen E. Sullivan
Date: 07/22/16

57 Belmont Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $202,000
Buyer: Scott Henderson
Seller: Shane J. Coffey
Date: 07/12/16

159 Connecticut Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $269,000
Buyer: Noah L. Cahillane
Seller: Oak Ridge Custom Home
Date: 07/22/16

43 Dorwin Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Robert E. McQueen
Seller: Kristen M. Haskins
Date: 07/18/16

232 Great Plains Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Rene O. Feliberty
Seller: David Braska
Date: 07/12/16

245 Lancaster Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $160,000
Buyer: Rebecca L. Taylor
Seller: Sergey Radionov
Date: 07/15/16

179 Lower Beverly Hills
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Anibal Jurado-Cruz
Seller: Craig W. Brown
Date: 07/12/16

76 Lynne Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $235,000
Buyer: Qahil Ahmeti
Seller: Frank W. Orr
Date: 07/13/16

758 Main St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $550,000
Buyer: Javat Azizov
Seller: Xiuyu Ma
Date: 07/15/16

18-20 Morningside Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: MCL NT
Seller: Melissa Lichwan-Besse
Date: 07/13/16

49 Overlook Dr.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $216,400
Buyer: Keith R. Laflamme
Seller: Lisa M. Grondin
Date: 07/15/16

88 Partridge Lane
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Andrey Korniyenko
Seller: James F. Sullivan
Date: 07/21/16

224 Prospect Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $197,500
Buyer: Priscilla A. Turgeon
Seller: S&C Homebuyers LLC
Date: 07/21/16

41 Silver St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $163,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Melanie D. Allen
Date: 07/12/16

442 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $435,000
Buyer: T&Y LLC
Seller: Mark J. Danalis
Date: 07/15/16

2275 Westfield St.
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Scott Ryan
Seller: Krishel P. Allen
Date: 07/22/16

47 Wilder Terrace
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $125,000
Buyer: Maksim Kolesnichenko
Seller: FNMA Date: 07/13/16

43-45 Witch Path
West Springfield, MA 01089
Amount: $408,000
Buyer: CA&DA Realty LLC
Seller: Mark F. Stinson
Date: 07/15/16

WESTFIELD

78 Big Wood Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $345,000
Buyer: Anthony G. Grader
Seller: Michael C. Oglivie
Date: 07/13/16

17 Blueberry Ridge
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Steven D. Leon
Seller: Melissa A. Gagnon
Date: 07/13/16

16 Christopher Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $200,000
Buyer: Liliya Kostinyuk
Seller: Bayview Loan Servicing
Date: 07/18/16

19 Country Club Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Vasily Zhuk
Seller: FNMA
Date: 07/22/16

33 Ely St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Joseph M. Wynn
Seller: Charlene C. O’Rourke
Date: 07/13/16

89 Fairfield Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Emil J. Altobello
Seller: Kevin J. Uva
Date: 07/14/16

41 Fowler St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $136,110
Buyer: Samantha L. Pielock
Seller: Joshua J. Massie
Date: 07/11/16

88 Highland View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Jason A. Croteau
Date: 07/13/16

6 Knollwood Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $219,900
Buyer: Steven M. Boisseau
Seller: Amy K. Hathaway
Date: 07/15/16

279 Loomis St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $270,000
Buyer: Jeffrey A. Kiratsoulis
Seller: Theodore R. Koziol
Date: 07/13/16

6 Madison St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $172,000
Buyer: Jefferey M. Pleu
Seller: Tok Chang
Date: 07/18/16

48 Maple Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $194,000
Buyer: Roland R. Deblois
Seller: John D. Daniels
Date: 07/19/16

89 Mountain View St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $195,000
Buyer: Tracey A. Bey
Seller: Kevin M. Dale
Date: 07/11/16

73 Old County Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $215,000
Buyer: Ella Krapova
Seller: John J. O’Connor
Date: 07/15/16

17 Overlook Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $249,900
Buyer: Gerald M. Oleksak
Seller: Joshua M. Carrig
Date: 07/18/16

274 Paper Mill Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $194,880
Buyer: Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Seller: Alan C. Matthews
Date: 07/19/16

50 Pleasant St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $149,000
Buyer: US Bank
Seller: Ghenadie V. Cravet
Date: 07/13/16

19 Rider Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Jordan T. Figueroa
Seller: Jeffrey P. Cyr
Date: 07/13/16

15 Sherwood Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: Ryan T. Maheu
Seller: Thomas D. Robert
Date: 07/15/16

34 Southview Terrace
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $210,100
Buyer: Diane E. Tillman
Seller: Elisa A. Jaskolka-Monney
Date: 07/15/16

130 Steiger Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $320,000
Buyer: Alexander Purshaga
Seller: Robert I. White
Date: 07/18/16

6 Stephanie Lane
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $259,900
Buyer: Craig A. Miller
Seller: Wayne W. Wood
Date: 07/22/16

11 Susan Dr.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Elizabeth J. Bigelow
Seller: Diane E. Tillman
Date: 07/15/16

25 William St.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $144,757
Buyer: FNMA
Seller: Kenneth A. Newell
Date: 07/15/16

18 Wilson Ave.
Westfield, MA 01085
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Karianne M. Pioretta
Seller: Elaine J. Lees
Date: 07/13/16

WILBRAHAM

85 3 Rivers Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Margaret T. Wrede
Date: 07/19/16

23 Brooklawn Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $171,000
Buyer: Stratton Renovation LLC
Seller: John Haggerty
Date: 07/12/16

195 Burleigh Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $285,850
Buyer: Sean Cavanaugh
Seller: Annemarie Sweeney
Date: 07/18/16

30 Delmor Ave.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $145,000
Buyer: Plumtree Real Estate LLC
Seller: FHLM
Date: 07/20/16

3 Forest Glade Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $292,500
Buyer: Kristen M. Hughes
Seller: Cheryl D. Noad
Date: 07/15/16

7 Greenwood Road
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $275,000
Buyer: Jennifer M. Jodoin
Seller: Mary C. Manning
Date: 07/15/16

3 Linwood Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $146,000
Buyer: Jonathan Courtney
Seller: US Bank
Date: 07/19/16

22 McIntosh Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Mathew A. Cowles
Seller: Daniel A. Shore
Date: 07/22/16

6 Pine Dr.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Michael A. Walker
Seller: Catherine C. Deloria
Date: 07/11/16

352 Springfield St.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $150,000
Buyer: Andre L. Lamoureux
Seller: Mary E. Dickson
Date: 07/18/16

2 Stirrup Lane
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Amount: $480,000
Buyer: Samson H. Hanka
Seller: Paul R. Bernier
Date: 07/11/16

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

AMHERST

23 Canton Ave.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $265,000
Buyer: John R. Sirard
Seller: Goralski, Lillian E., (Estate)
Date: 07/15/16

151 Columbia Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Eric Engelson
Seller: Paul R. Christiansen
Date: 07/12/16

27 Glendale Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $297,500
Buyer: Jennifer H. Kaplan
Seller: Cynthia A. McDonald
Date: 07/19/16

6 Kamins Circle
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $229,900
Buyer: Francisco Cruz
Seller: Michael F. Malone
Date: 07/19/16

105 Leverett Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $304,000
Buyer: Chul Park
Seller: Melanie R. Desilva
Date: 07/13/16

30 Lindenridge Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $639,900
Buyer: Louis Parrot
Seller: Elizabeth E. Wright
Date: 07/11/16

44 Owen Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $765,000
Buyer: Peter H. Reinhart
Seller: Thomas S. Vanwinkle
Date: 07/15/16

360 Pelham Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $278,500
Buyer: Ruta M. Duncia
Seller: Melvin Carlson Jr. NT
Date: 07/14/16

156 Shutesbury Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Amy E. Kahn
Seller: James M. Theroux
Date: 07/21/16

61 South Mount Holyoke Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: William E. Soares
Seller: Nancy Jenal
Date: 07/21/16

211 South Pleasant St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $352,000
Buyer: Amherst College
Seller: Jennifer H. Kaplan
Date: 07/15/16

6 Smith St.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $354,000
Buyer: Evan A. O’Neill
Seller: Christopher Prather
Date: 07/13/16

132 Van Meter Dr.
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $405,000
Buyer: Mukul C. Gangull
Seller: John O’Brien
Date: 07/20/16

20 Whippletree Lane
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $394,900
Buyer: Ric Weinman
Seller: Jesse S. Ortiz
Date: 07/15/16

36 Woodlot Road
Amherst, MA 01002
Amount: $520,000
Buyer: Conrad A. Marvin
Seller: Jeannette M. Tokarz
Date: 07/20/16

BELCHERTOWN

34 Bay Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $212,000
Buyer: George W. Daole-Wellman
Seller: James O. Pazaris
Date: 07/15/16

59 Bay Path Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: Daniel M. Laragy
Seller: Harold L. Boudreau
Date: 07/22/16

21 Brandywine Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $282,500
Buyer: Robert C. Merryman
Seller: Guodong Zhang
Date: 07/21/16

321 Chauncey Walker St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $259,000
Buyer: Brian R. Woodward
Seller: Jeffrey A. Demaio
Date: 07/22/16

38 Hickory Hill
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $340,000
Buyer: Heidi L. Bonafini
Seller: J. N. Duquette & Son Construction
Date: 07/22/16

17 Jasons Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $595,000
Buyer: Matthew W. Buckingham
Seller: Heidi L. Bonafini
Date: 07/22/16

17 Ledgewood Dr.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $279,000
Buyer: Laira F. Vonschilling
Seller: Ronald C. Abdow
Date: 07/14/16

16 Nathaniel Way
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $370,000
Buyer: William M. Powell
Seller: John Malinowski
Date: 07/18/16

27 Old Pelham Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $430,000
Buyer: Jeffrey Gnatek
Seller: Sarah D. Prall
Date: 07/22/16

270 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $157,250
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Jeremy C. Lackie
Date: 07/21/16

633 Warren Wright Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Amount: $245,000
Buyer: David D. Messing
Seller: G&H Development LLC
Date: 07/18/16

CUMMINGTON

20 Porter Hill Road
Cummington, MA 01026
Amount: $130,000
Buyer: Jasper Kirk-Gardner
Seller: Andrew W. Dickinson
Date: 07/13/16

EASTHAMPTON

112 East St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $168,000
Buyer: Gary R. Campbell
Seller: Household Finance Corp. 2
Date: 07/15/16

33 Groveland St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $222,000
Buyer: Zhong Li
Seller: Andrey Korniyenko
Date: 07/20/16

11 Hannum Brook Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $273,500
Buyer: John J. O’Connor
Seller: Sherrilyn A. Seklecki
Date: 07/15/16

237 Loudville Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $269,900
Buyer: Sherilyn A. Seklecki
Seller: Paul Wodecki
Date: 07/18/16

35 Maple St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $115,000
Buyer: Zachary F. Ciaschini
Seller: Marilyn Z. Cheek
Date: 07/21/16

14 Matthew Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $384,636
Buyer: Bank of America
Seller: Daniel J. Greene
Date: 07/18/16

3 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Daniel C. Labumbard
Seller: John E. Young
Date: 07/12/16

34 Pine Hill Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Susanne Weinman
Seller: Mary B. Bowers Manning LT
Date: 07/15/16

183-185 Pleasant St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: SSMZ LLC
Seller: Donna M. Weyant
Date: 07/19/16

8 Vadnais St.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Emily C. Mew
Seller: Tomaszewski, Judith A., (Estate)
Date: 07/19/16

GOSHEN

37 Aberdeen Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Frederick Alexander
Seller: Haskell FT
Date: 07/14/16

5 Adams Road
Goshen, MA 01032
Amount: $300,000
Buyer: David Kaufman
Seller: Lawrence & C. Osborn LT
Date: 07/15/16

GRANBY

257 Batchelor St.
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $279,500
Buyer: Marc C. Parent
Seller: Cheryl G. Labrie
Date: 07/22/16

34 New Ludlow Road
Granby, MA 01033
Amount: $190,000
Buyer: Darrel B. Cutting
Seller: Ivonette Ortiz-Rodriguez
Date: 07/18/16

HADLEY

193 Hockanum Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $208,000
Buyer: Rebecca A. Bland
Seller: Samuel J. Russell
Date: 07/22/16

3 Joelle Terrace
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $399,000
Buyer: Brian R. Umberger
Seller: Andre L. Daniere
Date: 07/15/16

49 Rocky Hill Road
Hadley, MA 01035
Amount: $412,024
Buyer: Ryan G. Bamford
Seller: Richard D. Lacross
Date: 07/22/16

HUNTINGTON

8 Basket St.
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Nick Toroni
Seller: Katherine A. Kahn
Date: 07/21/16

140 Pond Brook Road
Huntington, MA 01050
Amount: $272,000
Buyer: Travis Trout
Seller: Gunther J. Reimann
Date: 07/22/16

NORTHAMPTON

17 Brewster Court
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $750,000
Buyer: Cago Enterprises LLC
Seller: Marjorie C. TR
Date: 07/22/16

788 Burts Pit Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $327,000
Buyer: Anne L. Zawacki
Seller: Donald Y. Stiles
Date: 07/15/16

274 Crescent St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $475,000
Buyer: Laura A. Katz
Seller: Christopher F. Clark
Date: 07/20/16

54 Grant Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $135,000
Buyer: Rosemund LLC
Seller: Pedruczny, Louise A., (Estate)
Date: 07/14/16

30 Hampden St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $223,000
Buyer: Christine A. Nolan
Seller: Nolan, Patricia M., (Estate)
Date: 07/15/16

57 Kensington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $730,000
Buyer: Patrick M. Manseau
Seller: Peter W. Butler
Date: 07/11/16

18 Laurel Park
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $247,393
Buyer: Thomas J. Herman
Seller: Center At 35 State St. LLC
Date: 07/22/16

13 Lexington Ave.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $258,000
Buyer: Letitia L. Ferguson
Seller: Michele E. Derouin
Date: 07/21/16

183 Maple Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $555,000
Buyer: Avital Levy-Carlis
Seller: Janice M. Sypek RET
Date: 07/15/16

20 Middle St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $365,000
Buyer: Joseph D. Wyman
Seller: Bradley B. Bacom
Date: 07/12/16

154 Oak St.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $322,000
Buyer: Suzanne B. Goldstein
Seller: Peter J. Ells
Date: 07/22/16

139 Prospect St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $455,000
Buyer: Stephen Petegorsky
Seller: Henry Badner
Date: 07/14/16

347 Riverside Dr.
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $299,900
Buyer: Angela M. Combest
Seller: Sandra J. Staub
Date: 07/11/16

78 Ryan Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $295,000
Buyer: Michael P. Damon
Seller: Robert N. McLaughlin
Date: 07/14/16

355 South St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Justin R. Aquadro
Seller: Rebecca S. Macauley
Date: 07/22/16

47 Stone Ridge Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $499,000
Buyer: Robert A. Lusardi
Seller: Christopher K. O’Connor
Date: 07/22/16

1091 Westhampton Road
Northampton, MA 01062
Amount: $140,000
Buyer: Anthony F. Gleason
Seller: TJDL Development LLC
Date: 07/15/16

SOUTH HADLEY

84 Alvord St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $239,000
Buyer: Steven N. Fiedler
Seller: John Bolton Hughes LT
Date: 07/22/16

16 Bardwell St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $167,500
Buyer: Daniel F. Muldoon
Seller: Partyka, Walter P., (Estate)
Date: 07/20/16

146 Granby Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $165,000
Buyer: Alanna R. Hoyer-Leitzel
Seller: Pamela T. Rys
Date: 07/13/16

283 Hadley St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $216,000
Buyer: Jessica T. Krause
Seller: Foundation Investors Inc.
Date: 07/15/16

32 Lawn St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $164,000
Buyer: Donald Whelihan
Seller: Susan Wilson
Date: 07/11/16

46 Ludlow Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $170,000
Buyer: Anthony Cheney
Seller: Aaron J. Kremer
Date: 07/12/16

13 North St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $147,000
Buyer: Roanne Heroux
Seller: Scott J. Walsh
Date: 07/21/16

10 Oakwood Circle
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $303,000
Buyer: Robert L. Hollis
Seller: Mario Tedeschi
Date: 07/22/16

6 Parkview Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $182,500
Buyer: Siri J. Lewis
Seller: Roman Catholic Archbishop Of Springfield
Date: 07/14/16

15 San Souci Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $330,000
Buyer: Jacie Mesheau
Seller: Thomas A. Boyer
Date: 07/12/16

28 Virginia Dr.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Elizabeth K. Gray
Seller: Stephen P. Lavelle
Date: 07/22/16

33 Westbrook Road
South Hadley, MA 01075
Amount: $175,000
Buyer: Bruce Boisselle
Seller: Virginia A. Benoit
Date: 07/15/16

SOUTHAMPTON

17 College Hwy.
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $2,050,000
Buyer: Patrick Properties LLC
Seller: MCC Project 4 LLC
Date: 07/12/16

26 Gunn Road
Southampton, MA 01073
Amount: $260,000
Buyer: Cody A. Carson IRT
Seller: James M. Rigali
Date: 07/15/16

WARE

4 Eddy St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $118,000
Buyer: Shelley A. Soltys
Seller: Brian R. Pratt
Date: 07/22/16

310 Palmer Road
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $132,500
Buyer: Kristy L. Smith
Seller: Michael J. O’Connell
Date: 07/20/16

100 Pleasant St.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $165,500
Buyer: Leo F. Dominie
Seller: Kevin C. Dimitropolis
Date: 07/12/16

2-8 Ross Ave.
Ware, MA 01082
Amount: $168,500
Buyer: Deutsche Bank
Seller: Michael J. King
Date: 07/12/16

WILLIAMSBURG

19 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $136,000
Buyer: MHFA
Seller: Jonothan B. Ratcliffe
Date: 07/19/16

28 Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $137,499
Buyer: Paul V. Zononi
Seller: Zononi, Victor V., (Estate)
Date: 07/12/16

105 Old Goshen Road
Williamsburg, MA 01096
Amount: $240,000
Buyer: Lynn S. Gerlinger TR
Seller: Lisa T. Stiepock
Date: 07/20/16

WORTHINGTON

24 Fisk Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $283,000
Buyer: Nestor D. Matthews
Seller: George W. Samaha
Date: 07/21/16

17 Old North Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $180,000
Buyer: Cai Walkowiak
Seller: Gertrude T. Dunham
Date: 07/14/16

299 River Road
Worthington, MA 01098
Amount: $380,000
Buyer: Jennifer Maas
Seller: Karen S. Shedd
Date: 07/13/16

Bankruptcies

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Bankruptcies Departments

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

Agresto, Angela Marie
41 Corticelli St.
Florence, MA 01062
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/25/16

Ballard, Billielee
255 Federal St., #2
Montague, MA 01351
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/16

Beck, Virginia
89 Lady of the Lake Court
Becket, MA 01223
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/18/16

Berelson, Katherine D.
30 Meadow Wood Dr.
Greenfield, MA 01301
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/16

Bessette, Yvon J.
32 Lavender Lane
Springfield, MA 01129
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/16

Blissett, Jerine A.
282 Commonwealth Ave.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Bloch, Joseph J.
3 Deerfield Dr.
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/26/16

Carreira, Filipe P.
158 Skyridge St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Chofay, Aimee C.
22 Spring St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Czupryna, April Ann
60 South Liberty St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Diotalevi, Brian T.
Diotalevi, Michelle A.
19 Grant Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/16

Dugre, Richard L.
Dugre, Patricia A.
896 Prospect St., Apt. 2R
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/28/16

Eichenlaub, Matthew S.
10 Grant St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Fontaine, Theresa M.
5 Granby Heights, Apt. #5
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Harrison Digital Productions
Harrison, John F.
Cady-Harrison, Sharon A.
436 South Gulf Road
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/27/16

Hartley, Lisa Maria
65 Kane Brothers Circle
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/18/16

Langlitz, Michael T.
24 Crescent Dr.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/26/16

LaPlante, Kristy L.
895 Front St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/28/16

Lester, Donna
23 Joanne Road
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/16

Lorge, Michael A.
2 Carver St.
Granby, MA 01033
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/29/16

Major, Patrick J.
Major, Theresa M.
104 Deane St.
Chicopee, MA 01020
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/16

McCoy, Cathy L.
331 Rosewell St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/29/16

MJT Holding, LLC
Pettit, Patrick A.
136 South St.
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/27/16

Montagna, Melissa M.
101 Sylvan St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Moorehead, Nancy A.
1723 Northampton St., Apt. 1-R
Holyoke, MA 01040
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/16

Morales, Zulma G.
79 Alvin St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/26/16

Morales-Torres, Carmen M.
20 Lafayette St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/26/16

Morris, Eugene W.
Morris, Romanita
31 Kenneth Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/20/16

Mulville, Brian D.
Mulville, Patricia A.
68 Old Farm Road
Westfield, MA 01085
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/20/16

Pettit, Lynn M.
136 South St.
Cheshire, MA 01225
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/27/16

Potvin, Robert A.
52 Honeysuckle Dr.
Chicopee, MA 01022
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/16

Ramos, Aileen J.
42 Marquette St.
Springfield, MA 01104
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Reilly, Elaine Bernice
55 North Main St., #17
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/18/16

Reynolds, Michele M.
a/k/a Baldwin, Michele M.
16 N. Washington St.
Belchertown, MA 01007
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Robillard, Guy J.
73 Ferry St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/20/16

Rodriguez, Angela M.
983 Shoemaker Lane
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Samuels, Deborah K.
42 Brewster St.
Springfield, MA 01119
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/16

Setkewich, Darlene R.
164 Groveland St.
Springfield, MA 01108
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/19/16

Swedish Steel Automotive
Raymond, George Theodore
9 Lyman St.
Northfield, MA 01360
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/16

Thielen, Cynthia A.
63 High St.
South Hadley, MA 01075
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/28/16

Top Daug Enterpprises
East Coast Custom Homes
Krzanowski, Gregory Anthony
PO Box 670
Southampton, MA 01073
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/16

Universal Travel Services
Universal Products of Poland
Stafinski, Andrzej
Stafinski, Maria B.
42 Gill St.
Chicopee, MA 01013
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/21/16

Williams, Rickey A.
67 Boyer St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 13
Filing Date: 07/23/16

Wilson, Earl G.
58 Maynard St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/22/16

Young, Emerlita Lastrilla
115 Northampton St., Apt. A
Easthampton, MA 01027
Chapter: 7
Filing Date: 07/25/16

Doing Business As Certificates

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

DBA Certificates Departments

The following Business Certificates and Trade Names were issued or renewed during the months of July and August 2016.

Agawam

Bona Housekeeping
16 Ralph St.
Valbona Ahmeti

D. Castonguay Trucking
133 Colemore St.
Dan Castonguay

Main School Realty
701-711 Main St.
Laura Posnik

The Deli on Walnut
369 Walnut St. Ext.
Antoinette Lambert

Amherst

Legionary Personal Computers
108 Larkspur Dr.
Audrey O’Connell & Kevin Mepham

Life Plan Realty
71 Country Corners Road
James D. Linfield

The Kern Kafe
Hampshire College
893 West St.
Michael McKenna

The Pucino Group
521 Old Farm Road
Helmi Ann Pucino

Chicopee

David J. Roy Electrician
621 Grattan St.
David J Roy

Kate’s Boutique
55 Columba St.
Kate Daborowski

Total Exterior Services
218 Pondview Dr.
Derek Joe Sipma

Westover Maintenance
122 Casey Dr.
Wess Kenneth Boucher

Northampton

Anderson Services
263 Ryan Road
Donald Anderson

Drawn to Ecology
26 Dewey Court
Alyssandra Black

Glazed Doughnut Shop
8 Craft Ave.
Keren Rhodes

Inkpot Pens
43 Murphy Terrace
Francis St. Germain

Springfield

Cumberland Farms #0202
798 Carew St.
John Daly

Day & Night Convenience Store
671 State St.
Zeeshan Ali

Deniliva Inc., DBA Liberty
1179 State St.
Steven Kowalski

Deniliva Inc., DBA Liberty
533 Belmont Ave.
Steven Kowalski

Happy Feet Child Care
439 Riverside Road
Zoila Rosario

Legacy Hair Studio
243 Main St.
Jasmine Huertas

M-F Brothers Painting
36 Acorn St., 1st Fl.
Maximino Serrano

Miss Jackie’s Family Child Care
50 Massachusetts Ave.
Jacklyn

Omy and Los Properties
38 Carver St.
Omy Carlderon

RMS Courier Service
245 St. James Ave.
Rosa Maeghan Scavron

Tremar Transportation
69 Grand St.
Michael Thomas

Walden Corp/DBA
181 A Chestnut St.
Derryl Devon Gibbs

West Springfield

BD Hair Design
62 Westfield St.
Barbara Dame

Dante Club Golf League
454 Main St.
Roland Navone

Elegant Lighting
1680 Riverdale St.
Tatyana Gut

Hospitality Restaurant
977 Main St.
Dheyaa Habeeb

Quick Stop Food
20 River Street
Amanullah Khan

Westfield

Book Club Bookstore LLC
2 Main St.
Book Club Bookstore LLC

Christina Rosario Photography
13 Noble St.
Christina Rosario

Classic Northeast Gardens
1029 North Road
Tanya Costigan

Kosinski Farms
336 Russellville Road
Gene M. Kosinski

Nicole Wzorek Designs
22 Little River Road
Nicole Wzorek

Park Square Dental, PC
60 Court St.
Sushma Reddy, Donthi Reddy

Vast Energy Services
210 Munger Hill Road
Joseph J. Vaschak

Walton Read
33 Hassler St.
Susan Howard

Whip City Pools
7 Crown St.
Jamie Rossi

Cocchi: The Clear Choice for Sheriff

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Opinion

As a general rule, BusinessWest does not routinely endorse candidates for political office like daily newspapers do. We do so when we think a race is so consequential that our voice should be heard.

And that is the case in the upcoming race for Hampden County Sheriff. This is a vitally important contest for the Greater Springfield area, and for many reasons. Chief among them is the fact that this election will decide a new sheriff for the first time in more than four decades. More importantly, though, it will decide who will be given the unenviable task of trying to fill the shoes of the office-holder since 1977 — Michael Ashe.

This past March, BusinessWest presented Sheriff Ashe with its coveted Difference Makers award (he’s the first politician to be so honored) for his work to revolutionize corrections and put the focus on rehabilitating prisoners, not simply warehousing them. These efforts have brightened the fortunes of those prisoners, the business community (many companies are currently employing such individuals), and area cities and towns alike by making their streets safer.

It is imperative that these programs are continued and that the tremendous sense of momentum in the Hampden County correctional system be maintained.

And for that reason, we strongly endorse Nick Cocchi, the deputy chief of security at the Hampden County’s Sheriff’s office and a 23-year veteran of that department in next month’s Democratic primary. He has helped Sheriff Ashe stay on the cutting edge of correctional rehabilitation, and he is by far the best candidate to continue this tradition.

… we strongly endorse Nick Cocchi, the deputy chief of security at the Hampden County’s Sheriff’s office and a 23-year veteran of that department in next month’s Democratic primary. He has helped Sheriff Ashe stay on the cutting edge of correctional rehabilitation, and he is by far the best candidate to continue this tradition.

We endorse Cocchi not only because of his managerial skill set but also because of his competition, especially his opponents in the Democratic primary, who are simply career politicians looking for more power, a fatter paycheck, and a much bigger pension.

This is especially true of former Springfield Mayor Michael J. Albano, currently on the Governor’s Council, an individual who certainly should not be trusted with running a correctional system with an $80 million budget, 1,000 employees, and up to 1,800 inmates.

The last time he was trusted with such responsibility, he sent the City of Springfield into receivership and a deep state of decline that required a decade to fix, not to mention many of his appointees and closest confidants going to prison in the process.

We find it ironic that Albano is demanding — and decrying a lack of — transparency, accountability, and honesty from that sheriff’s department as he campaigns. Sadly, those were qualities sorely absent from his mayoral administration, and the city paid an enormous price for his failed leadership.

The talents most required of the sheriff are those of hiring a competent team and then providing the leadership to manage it. Albano has shown that he is incapable of either.

Meanwhile, Springfield City Councilor Tom Ashe, no relation to the current sheriff, has shown that there’s seemingly no seat he won’t seek — whether he’s qualified for it or not, with the latter usually being the case, especially in this instance.

Ashe also needs to explain the child support and tax levies listed in his campaign account. If he can’t manage his own financial affairs, how can he be trusted to manage our correctional system? If accurate, these tax and child support levies disqualify Tom Ashe from being sheriff because there are or have been inmates serving time for doing exactly that — not paying child support.

As we said, Cocchi is the clear choice for Hampden County sheriff. We cannot leave the public’s safety to an unqualified career politician who will only have their own interests in mind. That’s why Sheriff Michael Ashe has endorsed Cocchi, and we wholeheartedly agree that he is the best person to serve as our next sheriff.

Incorporations

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Departments Incorporations

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

AMHERST

Schoolspace Inc., 12 Amity Place, Amherst, MA 01002. Richard Blake Hood, same. To provide free and low-cost website and web collaboration tools and services for public schools and public-school-related organizations such as parent/guardian organizations.

CHICOPEE

PD Homecare Inc., 65 Savory Dr., Chicopee, MA 01020. Paul E. Hillsburg, same. Provide and market non-medical home care services.

Rondina Acquisitions Corp., 640 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013. David Carl Rondina, 32 Upland road, Leeds, MA 01053. Auto repair services.

EASTHAMPTON

Roma’s Restaurant Inc., 126 D Northampton Road, Easthampton, MA 01027. Gloria E Moreno, 24 Crestview Dr., Florence, MA 01062. Restaurant.

LENOX

Savikant Softweb Inc., 8 Holmeswood Terrace, Lenox, MA 01240. Sweta Pandya, same. Software and hardware technical support.

PITTSFIELD

Romatella Pizza Inc., 239 Onota St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Santos A. Orellana, 60 Keelwyn Dr., Somersworth, NH 03878. Restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD

Pearl Development Group Inc., 78 Bowdoin St., Springfield, MA 01109. Dametrice D. Brown, same. To provide organically grown produce in the urban areas of New England.

WESTFIELD

Park Square Dental, PC, 60 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085. Sushma Reddy Donthi Reddy DMD, same. Dental services.

Peps Transport Inc, 549 Russell Road #1C, Westfield, MA 01085. Anthony Pepin, same. Cargo transport.

WEST SPRINGFIELD

R Construction Inc., 52 Southworth St., West Springfield, MA 01089. Andrey Rudin, same. General construction.

Relax Zone 88 Inc., 16 Beverly Terrace, West Springfield, MA 01089. Yan Lin, same. Bodywork relaxing spa.

Gun Violence Is a Public-health Crisis

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Opinion

By JAMES S. GESSNER, M.D.

A number of mass shootings this summer, including the one at a night club in Orlando in June that left 49 dead and another 50 injured, have stunned the nation.

Such events are becoming all too common. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, 133 mass shootings in 39 states occurred in the U.S. between January 2009 and July 2015 — almost two per month. Yet, as horrible and shocking as they are, mass shootings — defined by the FBI as any incident in which at least four people are murdered with a gun — account for a small share of firearm homicides.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 33,000 deaths from firearms — about 91 a day on average — occur each year.

The statistics make it abundantly clear: gun violence is a public-health issue. And the physician’s voice — ever so critical on matters of public health — must become stronger.

The Mass. Medical Society (MMS) stance on this issue has been firm and long-standing. Our medical society’s policy on firearms and gun violence is expansive and dates back to 1995. It is guided by “the principles of reducing the number of deaths, disabilities, and injuries attributable to guns; making gun ownership safer; promoting education relative to guns, ammunition, and violence prevention for physicians and other health professionals, as well as for the public; and encouraging research to understand the risk factors related to gun violence and deaths.”

Our actions have matched our policy. Our Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention, also established in 1995, has provided a number of resources to help reduce violence in many forms, and gun violence has been prominent among the topics.

From testimony on proposed legislation on Beacon Hill to education for patients; from resources for physicians on talking with patients to our most recent Public Health Leadership Forum on Firearm Violence in April, to then-MMS President Dr. Richard Aghababian’s call to action following the school shootings in Newtown in 2012, gun safety and gun violence have been key issues for our society.

It is heartening to see more physician groups lend their strong support to the effort. The American Medical Assoc. (AMA), with long-standing policies on reducing violence from firearms, stated its position at this year’s annual meeting, adopting a policy calling gun violence in the U.S. “a public-health crisis” that requires a comprehensive public-health response and solution. Perhaps most important, the AMA also resolved to lobby Congress to overturn legislation that for 20 years has banned the CDC from conducting research on gun violence.

Our actions have matched our policy. Our Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention, also established in 1995, has provided a number of resources to help reduce violence in many forms, and gun violence has been prominent among the topics.

A second resolution by the AMA on firearm availability encourages legislation that would enforce a waiting period and background check for all firearm purchases and urges additional legislation to ban the manufacture, sale, or import of lethal and non-lethal guns of non-metallic materials that can not be identified by weapons-detection devices.

In April 2015, seven physician organizations, along with the American Public Health Assoc. and American Bar Assoc., issued a call to action, declaring that “deaths and injuries related to firearms constitute a major public-health problem in the United States.”

I am proud to say that more efforts at our medical society are underway. Our Leadership Forum provided materials for six continuing-medical-education courses on gun violence that launched at the end of June. Among the topics are the role of the clinician, community-based prevention, and evaluating the risk for gun violence in patients. Additionally, we are participating with Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in developing materials to enhance the provider-patient relationship regarding firearms.

The shock of Orlando and other recent tragedies may fade over time, but physician efforts to reduce gun violence should not. Attorney General Healey, speaking at our Leadership Forum, highlighted the importance of physician participation in curbing gun violence, saying it will require a “partnership” with physicians. Indeed it will.

Dr. James S. Gessner is president of the Mass. Medical Society.

Briefcase

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Briefcase Departments

Baystate Health Laying Off 300

SPRINGFIELD — In a memo to employees, Baystate Health President and CEO Dr. Mark Keroack announced the elimination of 300 positions from among the system’s 12,500 employees, citing a budget gap of $75 million for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2016. “Many factors are causing this projected shortfall, most significantly the continuing shortfalls in the reimbursements we receive for providing Medicaid services,” Keroack said. “Other factors are also contributing to this challenge, most prominently the recent decision by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services not to accept corrected wage data resulting in $23 million in reduced Medicare reimbursements next year, as well as increased spending on wages and benefits, pharmaceutical costs, and malpractice insurance.” He explained that Baystate’s leadership team has identified almost $40 million in strategies to mitigate these impacts and reduce the budget gap to about $35 million, but workforce cuts are necessary to further trim the deficit. “We expect that these reductions will affect management as well as front-line team members, prioritizing non-clinical areas for reductions, and most importantly preserving the quality and safety of the care we provide,” he wrote. “We expect the majority of these reductions will take place in Springfield-based operations, but we anticipate some impact throughout many parts of Baystate Health. As we know more specifics about impact on teams and individuals, we will share them.” Employees affected by the cuts will have access to severance pay and Baystate Health’s workforce placement and transition services, and may apply for open positions of critical need in the system. “Even after these painful steps, we expect to face a remaining budget gap of $15 million. We’ll continue our work to address this gap and do all we can to preserve jobs,” Keroack noted. “Our leadership has worked hard, as our financial challenges have mounted in recent months, to minimize the impact of these challenges. We are doing everything we can to help our elected leaders change some of the long-standing disparities in Medicaid reimbursement between different provider organizations in Massachusetts, which have been a major driver of our current difficulties.”

GCC Survey Uncovers What Employers Look for

GREENFIELD — What skills and knowledge do Pioneer Valley employers look for in their recent hires? That was the focus of a spring 2016 survey conducted by Greenfield Community College (GCC). More than 125 businesses, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and schools weighed in on the college-learning outcomes they value the most. The survey, modeled after a national study conducted by Hart Research Associates on behalf of the Assoc. of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), was sent to Pioneer Valley employers on the member lists of the Franklin County, Greater Northampton, and Amherst Area chambers of commerce. It presented 17 distinct skill and knowledge areas and asked respondents to indicate how important it is that the new college graduates they employ exhibit proficiency in each. Among the results, at least four out of five respondents said they want new hires to have the ability to effectively communicate orally, ethical judgment and decision making, the ability to work effectively with others in teams, the ability to apply knowledge and skills to real-world settings, and critical-thinking and analytical-reasoning skills. Employers, both large and small, report placing high value on these skills when hiring recent college graduates. Recently, GCC students participated in the national Community College Survey of Student Engagement and were asked how much their experience at the college has contributed to their knowledge, skills, and personal development in a number of areas similar to those on the employer survey. A majority of respondents indicated that their time at GCC has contributed “quite a bit” or “very much” to their abilities to write and speak clearly and effectively, think critically and analytically, and work effectively with others. Marie Breheny, GCC’s director of Assessment, noted that “the findings from this local survey of Pioneer Valley employers were very similar to those obtained through the AAC&U’s larger effort. The ongoing national debate about the purpose of a college education is often presented in terms of conflicting viewpoints, with some believing that college is primarily for the development of a person and others believing that it is primarily to get a job. Following from that argument are questions about the value of various courses of study. The results from these surveys show no such conflict, as the outcomes from a broad education that that contribute to the development of a well-rounded individual are also highly valued by employers. In short, a liberal-arts education that fosters communication, ethics, critical thinking, teamwork, and the application of knowledge to real-world settings prepares students for success in employment and success in life.” Added GCC President Bob Pura, “Greenfield Community College thanks employers in the Pioneer Valley for their participation in this effort. Input such as this helps the college understand how issues in higher education that garner national attention play out at the local level. GCC will use this information to inform its programming and planning so as to best serve students while being responsive to the needs of area employers and the community.”

Company Notebook

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Company Notebook Departments

Jerry Rome Nissan Becomes Balise Nissan

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Jerry Rome Nissan, located at 500 Riverdale St. in West Springfield, has officially become Balise Nissan of West Springfield. The current facility and parking area will undergo expansion in the coming months. Pending approval from the town of West Springfield, the dealership will be renovated to align more closely with Nissan’s latest dealership image. “Our team is thrilled for the all-new Balise Nissan of West Springfield,” says Bill Peffer, president & COO of Balise Motor Sales. “We look forward to exceeding customers’ expectations in areas of sales, service, and overall customer experience.” Balise Nissan is the sixth Balise dealership on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and the ninth Balise dealership in Western Mass.

Berkshire Bank Named Among Top 10 Best Banks in Massachusetts

PITTSFIELD — Berkshire Bank has been recognized by AdvisoryHQ News as one of the Top 10 Best Banks in Massachusetts. “We are honored to be recognized by AdvisoryHQ News on their list of the best banks in Massachusetts,” said Tami Gunsch, executive vice president of Retail Banking. “We look forward to continuing to provide solutions to meet the financial needs of those within our communities and help our customers thrive and achieve what’s most exciting in their lives.” AdvisoryHQ News based its rankings on a number of factors, including advantages, benefits, and value-creating products and services provided by these financial institutions that benefit the consumers they serve. It delves deeper than the obvious fees, ratios, and metrics, also looking at the quality and value of products and services, creating a more personal examination. The products listed by Advisory HQ News as particularly beneficial to consumers are the NOW Checking, Pure Excitement Money Market, mobile banking, and MyBanker programs. AdvisoryHQ News is an online news outlet that provides research, reviews, and ranking of firms and products across the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

PFHS Accredited by New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges

SPRINGFIELD — Pope Francis High School, a faith-based, college-preparatory school serving grades 9-12, announced its accreditation by the New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC). The school was formed by the recent merger of Cathedral High School and Holyoke Catholic High School. “This accreditation provides assurance to our prospective families that Pope Francis High School meets and upholds the standards that are outlined by the NEASC, and we will continue to work to meet those standards in the future,” said interim Head of School Dr. Thomas McDowell. “Accreditation by the NEASC is voluntary; it shows our willingness to abide by their standards and open ourselves regularly to examination by outside evaluators familiar with higher education.” According to a letter dated July 19 from Jay Stroud, NEASC interim director of the commission, Cathedral and Holyoke Catholic have been members of the association since 1993 and were last evaluated in 2013. By commission policy, their accreditation is extended to cover Pope Francis High School, which will be reevaluated for continued accreditation in 2023. “The effective date of accreditation for Pope Francis High School is Nov. 5, 2013, and the expiration date is Dec. 31, 2023,” Stroud wrote, adding that “Pope Francis High School is in good standing with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.” NEASC was founded in 1885 and works to establish and maintain high standards for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level.

Garvey Communication Associates Feted in Newspaper Poll

SPRINGFIELD — Readers of the Daily Hampshire Gazette voted Garvey Communication Associates Inc. (GCAi) “Best Marketing – Advertising Agency” in the 2016 Reader’s Choice poll. GCAi is a digital-marketing agency and independent Google Certified Partner agency which recently celebrated its 25-year anniversary. “The award certainly comes as a surprise and is a nice 25th-anniversary present,” said Mary Shea, vice president of Digital Strategy at GCAi. “We have worked hard for years to introduce new digital-marketing strategies to the market, and our volunteer work with startups, here and around the world, is unparalleled. We see the award as validation of both.” For several years, GCAi was the pro bono agency of record for local startup accelerator Valley Venture Mentors, and the GCAi digital-marketing team regularly presents and mentors entrepreneurs from around the world through the global accelerator MassChallenge.

Florence Bank Employees Recognized Among Top Loan Originators

FLORENCE — Florence Bank announced that Toby Daniels, vice president and branch manager at the bank’s Hadley location, and Susan Seaver, vice president and mortgage loan officer, have both been recognized by the Warren Group as among the top loan originators for the Central and Western Mass. regions. The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman, compiled the list and rankings for the top loan originators statewide for the period between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016. The originators were ranked by number of loans and volume of loans, statewide and by region. Seaver was listed eighth in mortgage volume and seventh in number of loans. Daniels was listed ninth in mortgage volume. The comprehensive list, based on public records, is the compilation of data on hundreds of licensed loan originators in the state, as well as their lending institutions. The list was published in the June 20 edition of Banker & Tradesman and also distributed to attendees at the 2016 Mid-Year Mortgage Conference, held June 23 in Natick. In its report, the Warren Group stated that the Massachusetts housing recovery is one of the fastest in the nation and still going strong in most areas of the state. “All over the state,” the publishers noted, “loan originators have worked hard in the face of increased demand and increased regulatory burden. They are to be commended for their well-deserved success and their contributions to helping families achieve their dreams of home ownership.” Seaver said, “I’m thankful to have the opportunity to work with so many great customers. It’s very rewarding to help people purchase their dream home. I’m also thankful for the underwriters and processors at Florence Bank who work as a team with the loan officers to ensure the borrower gets the highest level of personal service, which makes my job easy.” Added Daniels, “I’m very happy to have been recognized. We have a great network of realtors who provide referrals, as well as a strong back office and streamlined approval process. And the lending rates have been great. We’re very pleased to have been able to help so many of our neighbors and friends here with their housing needs.” John Heaps Jr., president and CEO of Florence Bank, said the bank is honored to have the pair recognized among the region’s top lenders. “This speaks volumes about their commitment and good work. At Florence Bank, we are fortunate to have such a dedicated team of people focused on helping our friends and neighbors achieve their dreams of buying a home. I am proud of them all.”

AIC Named Among Top 50 Nursing Schools in New England

SPRINGFIELD — American International College (AIC) has been named one of the top 50 nursing schools in New England by a research team at Nursing Schools Almanac, which collected data on more than 3,200 nursing schools and campuses throughout the U.S., with just 10% making the final list.
Each nursing school in the six-state region was evaluated on three dimensions: the institution’s academic prestige and perceived value, the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered, and student success, particularly on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
According to Nursing Schools Almanac, “AIC ranked number 36 in New England. American International College opened in 1885 as a school for international immigrants. The institution became coed in 1892, making it one of the first colleges in the region to educate women. AIC offers BSN and RN-to-BSN courses for undergraduate students. The college introduced its MSN program in 2005, which offers a hybrid of classroom and online modules. In fact, two-thirds of the content is available online, providing much-needed flexibility for working nurses.”
Cesarina Thompson, dean of the School of Health Sciences, is pleased that AIC is being recognized. “Over the past five years, AIC’s average pass rate on the NCLEX exam has been at or above state and national averages. The college’s diverse nursing programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels offer a breadth and depth of courses and degrees that address current shortages of skilled healthcare professionals and an ever-increasing need for the future.”

Olde Holyoke Development Corp. Is Now OneHolyoke CDC

HOLYOKE — Olde Holyoke Development Corporation will now be called OneHolyoke CDC (Community Development Corporation) to better reflect its service to the most challenged neighborhoods in Holyoke and its commitment to best practices in the field of community development.
“It’s ‘Out with the Olde’ at Olde Holyoke Development Corporation,” according to OneHolyoke CDC Executive Director Michael Moriarty. “Our new name reflects the changes we have made to be a Community Development Corporation that represents a 21st century catalyst for change in Holyoke.”
Founded in 1971, the newly-named OneHolyoke CDC has created more than 160 new homes in the Flats, Churchill, and South Holyoke neighborhoods, rehabilitated hundreds of apartments, and provided thousands of home-improvement grants to homeowners through the Neighborhood Improvement Program. Olde Holyoke Development Corporation was formed originally as a Model Cities Community Development Corporation serving only the Flats neighborhood and continuing the work of a discontinued federal Great Society program.  In 2014, Olde Holyoke Development Corporation became the only certified Community Development Corporation based in the City of Holyoke. “OneHolyoke is a name that reflects the unifying, flexible and responsive CDC we strive to be,” Moriarty noted. “We’re doing what it takes to build communities, make improvements and transform lives.”
In recent years the housing development agency has diversified its board of directors, expanded its community service outreach, and launched efforts to collaborate with many city agencies and nonprofits that go beyond brick and mortar projects. Moriarty said the new name reflects the company’s evolution.
“The ‘Olde’ has served its purpose and outlived its time; we have a legacy of service and success we are proud of as ‘Olde Holyoke,’ but it is not our original name,” he said. “In the early ‘80s we adopted Olde Holyoke because the Flats is the oldest densely-populated section of Holyoke, which was the only area of focus. Now in 2016, we have been working throughout the city for years, not only in the Flats.   OneHolyoke speaks to our service to the whole City, and our hope is to be a unifying and positive voice for Holyoke.”Jerry Rome Nissan Becomes Balise Nissan
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Jerry Rome Nissan, located at 500 Riverdale St. in West Springfield, has officially become Balise Nissan of West Springfield. The current facility and parking area will undergo expansion in the coming months. Pending approval from the town of West Springfield, the dealership will be renovated to align more closely with Nissan’s latest dealership image. “Our team is thrilled for the all-new Balise Nissan of West Springfield,” says Bill Peffer, president & COO of Balise Motor Sales. “We look forward to exceeding customers’ expectations in areas of sales, service, and overall customer experience.” Balise Nissan is the sixth Balise dealership on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and the ninth Balise dealership in Western Mass.

Chamber Corners

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Chamber Corners Departments

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• Sept. 14: Chamber After 5, 5-7. P.m. at Applewood Retirement Community, 1 Spencer Dr., Amherst. Sponsored by Hospice of the Fisher Home. Please join us for an evening of fun, music, and food surrounded by long stretches of beautiful New England countryside.
Register online at www.amherstarea.com/ Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members

• Oct. 6: 2016 Annual A+ Awards Dinner, 5-9 p.m., at the UMass Student Union Ballroom, 280 Hicks Way, Amherst. Sponsored by PeoplesBank. The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Annual A+ Awards Dinner is the social event of the year. This year we will be honoring five awardees for their contributions to life and commerce in the Amherst Area. The MVP Award, Legacy Awards, Lifetime Achievement in Business, Community Service, and Young Professionals will all be given. In addition, we seek to honor our two Cooley Dickinson Scholarship winners. Music sponsored by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. Register online at www.amherstarea.com/ Cost: $80 per ticket, $750 per table of 10.

EAST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ERC 5

www.erc5.com
(413) 575-7230

• Sept. 8: 2016 Mill Fest, 4-7:30 p.m., at Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill, 782 Center Street, Ludlow. With heartfelt respect and honor to the events happening in our country, the ERC5 would like to use this event as a small way to thank law enforcement for its service to our businesses and protecting our communities. Come and thank one of your local men/women in blue, and take advantage of the opportunity to network and experience the economic business development happening in Ludlow. This fun-filled event will feature delicious food, live music, beers to taste from the Mill’s favorite brewery Iron Dukes, a signature Blue drink recognizing law enforcement and a fun-filled Ludlow Fun Fact Contest. Register online at www.erc5.com. Cost: $25.

• Sept. 30: 2016 Annual Golf Tournament, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Country Club of Wilbraham, 859 Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham. Proceeds will go to the ERC5 Scholarship Fund. The fund to date has raised more than $100,000 for local student scholarships. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., lunch is at 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. is the shot gun start. Don’t golf? No problem, please join us after the tournament for the cocktail party and buffet. The reception will be a great opportunity to network and congratulate the winners. For registration information contact Nancy Connor [email protected], (413) 575-7230
Cost: Individual golfer, $125; foursome, $500.

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

• Aug. 25: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Grow Your Business Online with Google Tools,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Can people find your business on computers and mobile devices? Free tools show you how people search on Google and how they use your website. Google’s suite of online business-productivity tools makes collaboration a breeze. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

• Sept. 1: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Advertise Online Using Google AdWords,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. An introduction to advertising and how it can benefit a business. Learn how Keywords work, how to find them, and how to evaluate their performance. Learn how to write great ads for your business. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

• Sept. 15: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Set Goals with Google Analytics,” 11 a.m to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Google Analytics is a free, powerful analytics tool that provides reports showing how visitors found your website and what they did when they got there. Google Analytics measures the effectiveness of your online and offline marketing campaigns. This workshop will explain how you can use Analytics to improve your marketing. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

• Sept. 29: Google Marketing Workshop Series: “Create Your Free Website with Google,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, 395 Main St., Greenfield. Learn how to create, customize and publish your site. Get a free domain name or use one you already own. Access and edit your site any time. Use your own photos and text, or the website generator can create the text for you. Free hosting and domain name for a year. Cost: $5, including lunch. To sign up, call the chamber at (413) 773-5463 or visit franklincc.org/whats-new-at-the-chamber.

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• Sept. 9-10: 2016 Chicopee Downtown Getdown. Food, vendors, live entertainment, and more. Free event. For details, visit chicopee.wix.com/downtowngetdown.

• Sept. 14: Business After Hours with the West of the River Chamber, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Cal’s, 1068 Riverdale St. West Springfield. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• Sept. 21: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by MassMutual Learning & Conference Center, 350 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376

• Sept. 8: Chamber Coffee Buzz, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, 301 Kelly Way, Holyoke, MA. Sponsor is Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C. Coffee sponsored by Spradley Deluxe Coffee. A morning networking program that provides chamber members and guests the opportunity to make new contacts and exchange business information over a light breakfast. Cost: Free

• Sept. 14: Chamber Oktoberfest 2016, 5-7:30 p.m., at Munich Haus Restaurant, 13 Center St., Chicopee. Sponsored by Suez Environment/United Water, Resnic Bearuregard Waite & Driscoll, and Marcotte Ford. Dig out your lederhosen and join your friends and colleagues at the Bier Garten at the Munich Haus for a night of German beer, a buffet of authentic German food, and a ton of fun networking. Each ticket also includes a stein of bier. Door prizes and a 50/50 raffle will add to the fun. Register online at www.holyokechamber.com. Cost: $30 for members; $35 for non-member guests and walk-ins.

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

• Sept. 7: September Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Spoleto Restaurant. Sponsored by Webber & Grinnell Insurance, Applied Mortgage, BusinessWest, and Lia Honda. Cost: $10 for members.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

• August 22: After 5 Connection, 5 p.m., at Papps, 110 Airport Road, Westfield. Sponsored by: Air1 Flight Training and A Slight Edge Salon. Join us for a unique networking event. There will be a cash bar, eggplant tower bites, renowned tomato bruschetta, and a chef’s choice selection. Enter a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate to Papps Bar & Grill. We will also have a raffle to support our scholarship fund, where you can win an aerial scenic view of Westfield in a 1942 Aeronca L3 plane — weather permitting. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/ Cost: Free

• Sept. 12: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., at McDonad’s, 182 North Elm St., Westfield. Please join us for our monthly Mayor’s Coffee Hour with Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan. Please call Pam at the Chamber office at (413) 568-1618 to register for this event so we may give our host a head count. Cost: Free

• Sept. 14: After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m. Hosted by Westfield YouthWorks East Mountain Transition Program, 128 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/ Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members (cash).

• Sept. 23: September Breakfast, 7-9 a.m. Hosted by The 104th Fighter Wing ANG, 175 Falcon Dr., Westfield. Sponsored by: Baystate Noble Hospital, United Bank, Tighe & Bond and United Way of Pioneer Valley. Join us for our annual September Chamber Breakfast. 50/50 Raffle to support two Citizen’s Scholarships. Please note, the 104th Fighter Wing ANG requires registration for this event and also requires your driver’s license number in advance and upon entering the base. You will be required to provide your driver’s license number when registering. For more information or to donate a door prize for the event, please call Pam at the chamber at (413) 568-1618. Register online at www.westfieldbiz.org/ Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members.

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• Sept. 7: Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Sheraton Springfield, One Monarch Place, Springfield. Sponsored by: Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and United Personnel. Business@Breakfast pays tribute to individuals, business firms and organizations for major contributions to civic and economic growth and for actions which reflect honor on the region. In September, we will be saluting Nate Costa and the Springfield Thunderbirds and Zach Baru and the Springfield Sting. Register online: www.springfieldregionalchamber.com. Cost: $22.50 for members, in advance; $25 members at the door; $30 general admission.

• Sept. 21-23: 2016 Washington Symposium, hosted by Congressman Richard E. Neal. A “don’t miss” opportunity to meet with leaders in the Senate, Congress, and the Obama Administration in its final months in office, as well as other top policy makers on the federal issues that matter to you. Plane departs Bradley International Airport at 12:35 p.m. on Sept. 21 and returns at 4:35 p.m. on Sept. 23. Contact Nancy Creed for cost and registration information at [email protected]; (413) 755-1309.

• Sept. 27: Pastries, Politics, and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Register online: www.springfieldregionalchamber.com. Cost: $15 for members; $25 general admission.

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

• Sept. 22: Business Breakfast with Howie Carr, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Chez Josef, Agawam. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $40 for non-members. Register online at www.westoftheriverchamber.com.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Agenda Departments

Kandinsky Exhibit

Through Jan. 15: Earlier this summer, the Springfield Museums unveiled an exhibit of prints by Russian artist Vassily Kandinsky titled “Kleine Welten (Small Worlds),” a portfolio of 12 works created in 1922 using a range of print-making techniques. The Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts is one of only a handful of public museums to own the complete series; other such museums include the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art. The exhibit will be on view in the Collins Print Gallery through Jan. 15, 2017. Known as one of the pioneers of abstract art, Kandinsky (1866-1944) lectured and wrote extensively in support of non-objective art, believing that total abstraction offers the possibility for profound spiritual expression. His paintings of 1913 are considered to be among the first completely abstract compositions in modern art history, as they made no reference to the natural world and were inspired by (and took their titles from) pieces of music. His non-representational paintings paved the way for the development of the abstract expressionist movement that dominated American painting after World War II. Kandinsky’s “Kleine Welten” portfolio exemplifies the artist’s abstract style, while also demonstrating his achievements with various print-making techniques. Though Kandinsky is perhaps best known for his paintings, this series of prints shows his mastery of lithography, woodcut, and etching.

Ad Club Networking on Connecticut River

Aug. 25: The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts invites guests to network on the Connecticut River on the famous Lady Bea, departing from event sponsor Brunelle’s Marina in South Hadley. Guests are invited to sip on a cocktail from the cash bar, enjoy light appetizers, and take in the scenery while mingling with writers, designers, printers, agency staff, photographers, web designers, marketers, and media from Western Mass. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the Lady Bea will depart at 6 p.m. from Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Guests must purchase tickets in advance by Friday, Aug. 19 by calling (413) 736-2582, visiting www.adclubwm.org/events/calendar, or e-mailing [email protected]. Ticket prices are $20 for Ad Club members, $30 for non-members, and $20 for students with valid ID.

Westfield Food Fest

Aug. 26-28: The Rotary Club of Westfield announced the second annual Westfield Food Fest, a three-day event that will feature vendors from local restaurants and food trucks, as well as entertainment from local musicians. The Rotary Club hopes this free event will draw people to the downtown area. The event will be held on Elm Street between Franklin Street and Main Street on Aug. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. 27 from noon to 9 p.m., and Aug. 28 from noon to 6 p.m. The festival will also be broadcast live on location on WSKB 89.5 FM. Participating local restaurants include Pasquale’s, Two River Burritos, and Janik’s Pierogis. Food trucks will include Ed & Angies, Sun Kim Bop Korean, Silver Platter Gourmet, Bistro Bus, Moolicious Ice Cream, Angelo’s Fried Dough, and Ed’s Fries. A variety of local artists and craftspeople will be doing interactive, family-friendly demonstrations. The Rotary Club will sell beer and wine. For information on how to become a vendor, e-mail Jennifer Gruszka at [email protected]. Event sponsors include Westfield Bank, Westfield Gas & Electric, Forish Construction, Elm Electrical, Commercial Distributing, Mestek, Sarat Ford, Roger Butler Insurance Agency, Jerome’s Party Plus, and John S. Lane & Son Inc. This event would not be possible without the support of the city of Westfield, the Westfield Police Department, and all other city departments that help make events safe and enjoyable. For more information, visit facebook.com/westfieldrotaryclub. A complete schedule and listing of vendors, participants, and musicians will be posted soon.

Slide the City

Aug. 27: Celebrate Holyoke welcomes the return of Slide the City to Holyoke on the Saturday of its three-day event, and will once again sell discounted tickets prior to the event. In addition, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke is partnering with Slide the City to raise money for its organization and help secure volunteers for the day of the slide. Slide the City will return to the same location along Appleton Street. Tickets are currently available at slidethecity.com, and single tickets can be purchased for $20 on the day of the event. Discounted tickets can also be found at celebrateholyokemass.com. For the second year, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke will partner with Slide the City to recruit volunteers for the day of the event. For every volunteer signed up, Slide the City will make a donation to the Holyoke Boys & Girls Club. “The Holyoke Boys & Girls Club is thrilled to be partnering for the second year with Slide the City and the Celebrate Holyoke committee,” said Eileen Cavanaugh, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club. “Last year was a great experience, and we were so pleased with and grateful for the amount of volunteers that came out to support the club. I’m sure this year will be even better! We are looking forward to another fun event that allows our club to be part of Celebrate Holyoke.” Volunteers are still needed for various shifts throughout the day and will be helping with the following tasks: setup, registration tent (check pre-registered customers, take payment for new customers, etc.), slide monitors (check wristbands, help keep people moving along), cleanup, trash pickup, and loading trucks with gear and merchandise. Anyone who is interested in volunteering to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke should e-mail Cavanaugh at [email protected]. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. In exchange for their participation, volunteers will receive a Slide the City T-shirt and be provided snacks and refreshments during each shift.

Dress for Success Tag Sale

Sept. 9-11: In keeping with its mission to empower women to be more confident in their personal and professional lives, Dress for Success is hosting a tag sale in Springfield to raise funds and awareness, while also working to meet the needs of women throughout the community. In conjunction with the United Way of Pioneer Valley’s Day of Caring, Dress for Success volunteers will host the event at Eastfield Mall on Sept. 9 and 10 from 1 to 7 p.m., and Sept. 11 from 1 to 6 p.m. Customers may peruse through the racks of new and gently used donated items, including suits, dresses, pants, blouses, skirts, shoes, accessories, and more. Items may be purchased individually or by filling a shopping bag for only $25. All proceeds will benefit Dress for Success. Volunteers are needed to staff the event. If interested, contact [email protected]. This event follows several successful tag sales, each raising thousands of dollars and engaging the help of hundreds of community volunteers.

Mini-Medical School

Sept. 15 to Nov. 3: Thinking of going back to school? Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School will give area residents an inside look at the expanding field of medicine — minus the tests, homework, interviews, and admission formalities. The Mini-Medical School program is an eight-week health-education series featuring a different aspect of medicine each week. Classes this fall will include sessions on various medical topics such as surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, pathology, and several others. Many of the ‘students,’ who often range in age from 20 to 70, participate due to a general interest in medicine and later find that many of the things they learned over the semester are relevant to their own lives. The goal of the program — offered in the comfortable environment of the hospital’s Chestnut Conference Center, is to help members of the public make more informed decisions about their healthcare while receiving insight on what it is like to be a medical student. Baystate Medical Center is the region’s only teaching hospital, and each course is taught by medical-center faculty who explain the science of medicine without resorting to complex terms. All classes are held Thursday nights starting at 6 p.m. and run until 8 or 9 p.m., depending on the night’s topic. No basic science knowledge is needed to participate. Each participant is required to attend a minimum of six out of eight classes in order to receive a certificate of completion. The classes run from Sept. 15 through Nov. 3, and a full listing of topics and presenters can be found at www.baystatehealth.org/minimed. Tuition is $95 per person and $80 for Senior Class and Spirit of Women members. While it is not difficult to be accepted into the program, slots are limited, and early registration is recommended by calling (800) 377-4325 or visiting www.baystatehealth.org/minimed.

RVCC Golf Tournament

Sept. 16: River Valley Counseling Center (RVCC), an affiliate of Holyoke Medical Center and member of Valley Health Systems, will hold its first annual golf tournament fund-raiser starting at 10:30 a.m., scramble format. The event, hosted by East Mountain Country Club in Westfield, is presented by G. Greene Construction Co. Inc., and funds raised will enable RVCC to improve programming through staff education and technology enhancements. The cost per golfer is $100 and includes a golf cart, lunch, and dinner. There will be contests on the course which include prizes donated by Marcotte Ford and Teddy Bear Pools. There will also be a raffle and silent auction. For more information about the event, including registration, visit www.rvcc-inc.org, or visit River Valley Counseling Center’s Facebook page. With outpatient clinics in Holyoke and Chicopee and a drop-in center in Springfield, RVCC provides comprehensive mental-health and other supportive services to individuals, families, and groups through a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of social workers, counselors, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners. Programs include an intensive psychiatric day treatment program; teen clinics and/or school-based health centers in Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield, and Granby; HIV/AIDS support services; the CONCERN employee-assistance program; medication services; and the Holyoke Safe and Successful Youth Initiative. For additional information, visit www.rvcc-inc.org or contact Angela Callahan at (413) 841-3546 or [email protected].

BerkshireSPEAKS

Sept. 18: The third annual BerkshireSPEAKS will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington. This year’s event will feature six Berkshire trailblazers and visionaries sharing their inspirational stories. BerkshireSPEAKS was established to create an opportunity for the entire community to hear from local residents who have had a significant impact on the Berkshires and beyond. “BerkshireSPEAKS continues to grow each year, with speakers whose passion reminds us that anything is possible,” said Toby Levine, event co-chair. “We have a fantastic program planned and look forward to an afternoon that brings the community together to share empowering ideas.” This year’s speakers include John Downing, CEO of Soldier On, a national organization fighting veteran homelessness; Nancy Kalodner, Berkshire Realtor, teacher, and arts supporter; Gwendolyn Hampton-VanSant, CEO and Founder of Multicultural BRIDGE; Mary Pope Osborne, award-winning author of the Magic Tree House series (130 million copies sold worldwide); John Hockenberry, author, journalist, and award-winning public radio host; and state Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, who represents the 4th Berkshire District. A reception with the speakers will follow the presentations. Registration costs $15 online and $18 at the door. To register online, visit www.hevreh.org/berkshirespeaks.

Northeast Training Institute

Oct. 4-5: The International Business Innovation Assoc. (InBIA), in partnership with the Assoc. of Cleantech Incubators of New England (ACTION), will host a two-day Northeast Training Institute at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center in Holyoke. Four courses will be offered for the professional development of incubator managers or those exploring the development of an incubator or accelerator program in their community. Those who should consider attending include business incubation and acceleration professionals, university administrators and faculty in entrepreneurship, community influencers and chamber of commerce of leaders, and economic-development leaders. Join other participants from around the region for these world-recognized training programs and hear about development plans for the Holyoke Innovation District. Learn more at www.actionnewengland.org. E-mail Joan Popolo at [email protected] with any questions.

Western Mass. Business Expo

Nov. 3: Comcast Business will present the sixth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, lunch hosted by BusinessWest, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Express Employment Professionals, Health New England, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, MGM Springfield, and Wild Apple Design. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $725. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100. For more Expo details as they emerge, visit www.wmbexpo.com.

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Departments People on the Move

Timothy Netkovick

Attorney Timothy Netkovick has joined Royal, P.C. He has more than 14 years of litigation experience and has tried nearly two dozen cases to verdict. Netkovick’s practice is focused in labor law and complex employment litigation. He also counsels companies on the multitude of state and federal employment laws impacting them, including wage-and-hour issues, disability and leave laws, workplace safety and OSHA compliance, affirmative action, and contract negotiations. His other preventive work includes drafting employee manuals; preparing non-disclosure, non-solicitation, and non-compete agreements; and conducting management training. He is a graduate of American International College and Western New England University School of Law.

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Kimberly Klimczuk

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Kimberly Klimczuk is among only 50 women throughout the Commonwealth named among the 2016 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The Top Women of Law program showcases women who are shining stars across numerous legal fields. This list of elite legal female professionals will be honored at a dinner program sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, planned for Oct. 27 at the Marriott Copley Hotel in Boston. “I know that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has a long-standing tradition of recognizing pioneers in the legal field,” Klimczuk said. “I am honored to be included in this group of talented women lawyers throughout Massachusetts.” Klimczuk joined Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. in 2004 and concentrates her practice in labor law and employment litigation. She became a partner with the firm in 2011. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and received her juris doctor from Duke University School of Law. Her experience includes negotiating collective bargaining agreements and advising on contract interpretation and successfully defending clients in state and federal court and before administrative agencies in a variety of areas of employment law, including wage-and-hour law, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract. In addition, she has assisted employers in compliance matters involving the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and drafted numerous affirmative-action plans for them. She is a frequent speaker for a wide variety of associations and organizations and, as a resident of Springfield, is an active member of the Western Mass. community.

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Greenfield Community College announced that Catherine Seaver has been named Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer. “Catherine Seaver is a great fit for GCC,” said college President Bob Pura. “Catherine understands the joy, privilege, and the challenges of teaching and learning at a community college because she attended a community college, she has taught in the classrooms of one, and has worked in leadership positions in a community college. She understands the challenges of working in and running a tech-based business because she has worked in that environment. Catherine fits here because she gets how important relationships and community are to student success, how important the ongoing commitment to betterment and improvement is, and why it is essential that our student outcomes are comprehensive and sustainable. Catherine totally gets the importance of access, excellence, and our mission.” Seaver holds a bachelor’s degree in applied science: manufacturing engineering technology from Miami University, a master’s degree in computer information systems from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s degree in educational technology from Eastern Connecticut State University. She will complete a PhD in leadership from the University of the Cumberlands in December. Seaver worked at Manchester Community College from 2002 until this past spring. Her positions included division director for Business, Engineering & Technology; interim associate dean of Student Affairs; and department chair/professor in Engineering & Technology. While in administrative roles, Seaver taught one online or on-campus course each semester as an adjunct professor, including “Introduction to C++ Programming,” “Introduction to 3D AutoCAD,” “Object-Oriented C++ Programming,” and “Introduction to Engineering Analysis.” Prior to working at Manchester Community College, Seaver held systems-engineering, project-management, and technical-instructor positions with Hallmark IT, General Cigar Co., IKON (formerly HBM Technology Group), KTC Software Services, and Carrier Corp. “GCC’s President Bob Pura and GCC as a whole have a superb reputation throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and beyond,” Seaver said. “I’m honored to be able to work here. When I was teaching at Manchester Community College, students would take a few classes at MCC with the intention of transferring to GCC to finish. I am very committed to community colleges. Their smaller classes and teachers focused on teaching instead of research make all the difference in student success. I was a finalist for a position at a selective four-year college that admits only 50% of their applicants. Thinking about what happens to the other 50%, I realized how much open access means to me and that I want to focus my career on community colleges. GCC is a great school doing powerful work in the community, and I look forward to being part of what GCC does so well.”

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Nancy Frankel Pelletier

Robinson Donovan, P.C. announced that partner Nancy Frankel Pelletier will be honored among the 2016 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This honor is awarded to only 50 women attorneys annually throughout the Commonwealth. It recognizes and celebrates outstanding achievements made by exceptional female lawyers. The 2016 honorees will be recognized at a dinner program on Oct. 27 at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel in Boston. “When I look at the list of honorees this year, I see a group of women who are without-a-doubt trailblazers in the legal field,” Pelletier said. “I am thankful to be included among so many influential legal experts, and I want to extend my congratulations to each of them.” Pelletier exclusively practices litigation. She has no fear of taking a case to trial; however, she recognizes when it is not in the best interest of her clients, and she is equally talented at resolving conflicts outside of the courtroom expeditiously and economically. Her reputation as a litigator reaches well beyond Springfield, with a practice area extending from the Berkshires to Boston in both state and federal courts. She has also been admitted to the Hampden County Bar Assoc., the Women’s Bar Assoc. of Massachusetts, and the Federal Bar Assoc. Pelletier is a fellow at the International Association of Defense Council and a life fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation. Other professional affiliations include membership to the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Assoc., the Defense Research Institute, and civic involvement at George Washington University and East Longmeadow High School, where she provides mentoring and career job-shadowing opportunities for students. A complete list of 2016 Top Women of Law nominees can be found online at masslawyersweekly.com.

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J. Polep Distribution Services announced the promotion of Brian Neeld to Vice President, in addition to his role as chief financial officer. Neeld has been with J. Polep since 1998. Over the past 18 years, he has played a key role in the Accounting department. When he first started with the company, he held the title of accounting assistant, and worked his way up to corporate controller, a title he held for nine years, supporting the CFO. He was responsible for the production of financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets. In 2014, Neeld was appointed CFO, then was promoted to vice president. Company leaders say his commitment and focus on customers, vendors, and the J. Polep team — as well as his dedication and ability to tackle complex accounting — have positively impacted J. Polep’s growth.

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Jeffrey Trapani

Robinson Donovan, P.C. announced that attorney Jeffrey Trapani has been appointed chair of the legislative steering committee for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce. The legislative steering committee identifies issues of major concern to the business community, researches the issues, and recommends positions on them. The committee is also charged with educating members on these issues, soliciting member support, and encouraging elected officials to adopt the chamber’s position. This committee also serves as the legislative arm of the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce. “Jeff is not only an outstanding litigator, but a genuine leader in the community,” said Nancy Frankel Pelletier, head of Robinson Donovan’s litigation department. “We are very proud that he has taken on a leadership role at the Springfield Regional Chamber. He has an unwavering commitment to our business community, and he will be carrying on a decades-old tradition at Robinson Donovan of community service.” Trapani, a partner at Robinson Donovan, concentrates his practice in civil litigation, including insurance defense, employment law, municipal liability, business litigation, and professional malpractice. Additionally, he represents landlords in summary-process actions and housing-discrimination claims and insurance companies in unfair-settlement claims and coverage issues. He graduated, cum laude, from New England Law in Boston, where he was editor in chief of the New England Law Review. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2008.

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Marylou Fabbo

Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. announced that Attorney Marylou Fabbo has been named one of the 2016 Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This distinction is presented to only 50 female legal professionals in the Commonwealth each year. The Top Women of Law program highlights women who are trailblazers in their respective fields and role models for future generations of attorneys. This prestigious list of elite female legal professionals will be honored at a dinner program sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, planned for Oct. 27 at the Marriott Copley Hotel in Boston. “I am truly humbled to be recognized among so many talented women,” Fabbo said. “It speaks volumes about our firm to have two attorneys recognized this year. I look forward to celebrating the achievements of all the honorees in October.” Fabbo represents employers in employment litigation before state and federal courts as well as state and federal agencies in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She is a partner at Skoler Abbott and heads the firm’s litigation team. She has extensive experience working with employers to reduce the risk of legal liability they may face as the result of illegal employment practices. She is a frequent speaker on employment-related topics and also conducts extensive management-training and employment-practices audits. She is a published author and volunteers in the local community. Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly was founded in 1972 and reports decisions issued by all state and federal courts in Massachusetts as well as changes to court rules, verdict and settlement reports, bar-discipline notices, and other news vital to attorneys in the Commonwealth. A complete list of the publication’s 2016 Top Women of Law can be found at masslawyersweekly.com.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Chamber Corners 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

Kathleen Godbout v. South Hadley Housing Authority
Allegations: Negligence resulting in severe personal injury: $8,838.90
Filed: 01/26/16

Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London as subrogee of Anthony R. Witman v. Giguere’s Used Appliances Inc.
Allegations: Negligent repair caused fire, damaging property: $108,925.39
Filed: 02/4/16

Anna Manzi v. Huu and Minh, LLC, The LE Sisters, LLC, d/b/a Subway, and James Bennet, d/b/a, Max One Enterprises
Allegations: Negligence resulting in slip and fall: $43,774.52
Filed: 05/31/16

Yolanda Rivera v. Kmart & Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.
Allegations: Negligence leading to slip and fall: $42,969.18
Filed: 03/18/16

Perparime Abdullahu v. Chateau Harmonic Apartments, LLC
Allegations: Negligent removal of snow and ice resulting in slip and fall: $104,378.17
Filed: 04/28/16

Hampshire Superior Court

Piotr Madro v. Cutler Associates Inc.
Allegation: Negligent placement of a can of volatile material in front of a heater resulted in injury: $41,297
Filed: 07/05/16

John Parker d/b/a suspended Ceiling Service v. O’Leary Group Inc., American River Nutrition Inc., Twothree27, LLC
Allegation: Breach of contract, Failure to pay for services: $10,904
Filed: 07/19/16

Jerome Pauze and Charlotte Pauze v. Cumberland Farms Inc.
Allegation: Unsafe conditions resulting in personal injury: $32,500+
Filed: 07/29/16

Northampton District Court

Maria Depriest v. Jacob Morelli and Quality Beverage Limited Partnership
Allegation: Negligent operation of a motor vehicle resulting in injury: $20,550.03
Filed: 07/05/16

Barry Goldberg and Annette Goldberg v. Capital Video Corporation
Allegation: Breach of contract: $25,301.10
Filed: 07/15/16

Springfield District Court

Lakarsha Morris v. Kelsie Grimaldi & Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Allegations: Negligence leading to property damage: $11,337.40
Filed: 06/16/16

Westfield District Court

Cigar Room II, LLC v. F. Fiore, LLC.
Allegation: Breach of lease agreement: $ (unknown)
Filed: 07/01/2016

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff August 23, 2016

Departments Picture This

A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts August 23, 2016

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

First Impressions

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New York-based Elle Magazine sponsored an opening reception at Visual Changes Salon and Spa, a high-end, contemporary facility at 100 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow. WHERE: Visual Changes owner Mark Maruka (right) with Craig Sweitzer, owner of Craig Sweitzer & Co., the general contractor for the new facility.

(Photos by Robert Charles Photography

People on the Move

By BusinessWest Staff August 9, 2016

Departments People on the Move

Health New England announced the recent appointment of Michael Marrone as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will lead all aspects of financial strategy for the organization. Marrone is also responsible for accounting and financial reporting and also oversees provider operations. He joins Health New England’s executive leadership team and reports directly to president and CEO Maura McCaffrey. Prior to joining Health New England, Marrone was chief financial officer, New England market at Aetna Inc. in Hartford, Conn. In this role, he was responsible for the profit and loss for all commercial and Medicare health, group, and dental businesses across health plans in six states. His career also includes more than nine years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, where he served in various leadership roles in financial management, including medical economics, trend-management analytics, and informatics. Marrone holds a bachelor’s degree in business management with a concentration in economics from the University of Maine, Farmington, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern Maine Graduate School of Business. Based in Springfield, Health New England is a nonprofit health plan serving members in Massachusetts and Connecticut. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Baystate Health, Health New England offers a range of healthcare plans in the commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare markets.

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Carmine DiCenso

Dakin Humane Society has named Carmine DiCenso Executive Director of its organization. The appointment comes following a national search after the departure of former Executive Director Leslie Harris. DiCenso has extensive experience in animal-welfare program management and innovative project development, most recently as executive director for the Providence (R.I.) Animal Rescue League. Prior to that, he was a program director at the Mass. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a manager at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. A former board member of the New England Federation of Humane Societies, he previously served as a board member for the Ocean State Animal Coalition, and as the Rhode Island state representative for the Humane Society of the United States Companion Animal Advisory Council. As the executive director at Dakin Humane Society, DiCenso will oversee all aspects of the organization’s work at its two locations in Springfield and Leverett. Dakin has more than 50 employees and nearly 800 volunteers who shelter, treat, and foster more than 20,000 animals annually. Dakin’s adoption centers find homes for more than 4,000 homeless pets each year. In addition, the Dakin Community Spay/Neuter Clinic, located in Springfield, recently conducted its 69,000th surgery since opening in 2009, making it New England’s largest spay/neuter provider. The organization also provides a pet-food bank, dog-training classes and pet-related workshops, plus humane learning programs. According to Nancy Creed, president of Dakin’s board of directors, “Carmine will be a terrific executive director. We’re thrilled to have him here to lead Dakin and inspire this organization’s future growth and achievements. He has significant experience in both human services and animal welfare, and understands the need to serve the human — as well as the animal — population of our community. His career has been devoted to making and keeping that connection.”

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Berkshire Bank announced the expansion of its Wealth Management Group with the appointments of Elizabeth Gore to Senior Vice President, Trust Operations and Compliance, and Janice Ward to Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor and Senior Fiduciary Officer. Gore is a graduate of New England School of Banking at Williams College with a degree in trust banking. She has more than 35 years of banking experience, 28 at Berkshire Bank. In her new role, she will oversee all aspects of operations and compliance for the Wealth Management team and the department’s trust accounting system. She is also responsible for fiduciary and tax work, preparation of annual probate accountings, implementing disaster-recovery policies, and assisting auditors. She currently manages the Lenox Wealth Management Office, assisting clients on a daily basis. Ward received her juris doctor from Western New England University and is licensed to practice law in both Massachusetts and New York. She also obtained her designation as a certified financial planner in 2011. She began her career with Berkshire Bank in 2012 as a wealth advisor and senior fiduciary officer. In her new role, she will oversee various fiduciary activities, including executor and trustee services and financial-planning activities throughout the Berkshire Bank Wealth Management footprint. She will also continue to serve as wealth advisor to a select group of clients, and now serves as president of the newly formed Berkshire County Estate Planning Council Inc., which took the place of the previous Estate Planning Council.

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Ruth Banta

The Association for Community Living, which provides residential and community services for people with intellectual disabilities, has named Ruth Banta the new Executive Director, effective Aug. 22. Banta, who has served as the vice president for administration at the association since 2003, will oversee the $30 million organization, headquartered in Springfield. The association provides a variety of services to people with disabilities through its programs throughout Western Mass., including Community Resources for People with Autism, Specialized Home Care, Whole Children, an extensive residential division, and Valley Tees. Banta has more than 30 years of management, including positions at J.P. Morgan and Aetna. “I’m honored and humbled to be selected as the association’s next executive director,” Banta said. “I’m looking forward to working with all our constituents to meet the challenges we face to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities are able to build the lives they seek and deserve.” Banta has a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and an MBA from Yale University. She became interested in the human-services field when one of her sons was diagnosed with autism. She previously served on the board of Community Resources for People with Autism, a program of the Assoc. for Community Living. The Assoc. for Community Living, which is set to change its name to Pathlight in September, has been providing programs and services to people with developmental disabilities since 1952. Its programs include residential homes, supports for independent living, family-based living, recreation, enrichment, employment supports, family resources, autism supports, and more. Banta is an amateur photographer whose photographs have been exhibited in Western Mass. She has volunteered with the Special Olympics and coached the unified basketball team for five medal-winning seasons.

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American International College (AIC) board of trustees member Peter Vogian made a gift to name a conference room in the new dining commons complex on campus. At a recent ceremony, Vogian was acknowledged for his many years of generous support to the college. AIC President Vincent Maniaci praised Vogian for his leadership as a trustee and for giving the college a space that provides an ideal venue for professional and academic meetings. “We know this room will be used by our students for both social occasions and networking opportunities. In this room, our students will learn leadership and presentation skills, they will collaborate and cooperate,” Maniaci said during the dedication ceremony. “Our students will leave this room better than when they walked in. The Peter J. Vogian Conference Room is but one manifestation of your generous spirit and your belief in our students’ potential.” Vogian has served as a member of the college’s board of trustees since 2001. Graduating from the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania, Vogian began his career with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in 1960, retiring in 1993 as senior vice president of Pension Management Sales. In addition to his years of dedicated service to AIC, Vogian has donated his time and talent to serving on numerous boards, including Goodwill Industries of Springfield and Hartford and with professional and social affiliations including Chartered Life Underwriters of Pioneer Valley and the Melha Temple Shrine.

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Christopher Buono has joined Anteris Solutions Inc. as Chief Information Officer. As CIO, he joins the executive team and also helps clients navigate the critical process of aligning technology decisions with organizational goals by identifying current needs while targeting a vision for the future. Buono has worked in the information-technology field for more than 20 years, including 12 years in leadership roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University at Albany Business School and attended the MBA program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management. He holds numerous legacy technical certifications, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified Novell Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and Cisco Certified Network Administration. He serves on the board of directors for WAM Theatre. Anteris Solutions was founded in 2002 to serve a variety of nationwide businesses by providing them complete IT solutions, including strategic planning, proactive management, security and hardware monitoring, and ensuring software and regulation compliance.

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Karla Callahan

HUB International New England, a division of HUB International Limited, a global insurance-brokerage, risk-advisory, and employee-benefits firm, announced the hiring of Karla Callahan as an Employee Benefits Client Relationship Manager in the East Longmeadow office. Callahan has an extensive background in employee benefits and was previously employed by Health New England for more than 12 years, specializing in sales, underwriting, and member services. As part of the HUB employee benefits team, she will be responsible for assisting staff with client relations, service, sales, and administrative activities of new and existing group benefit accounts. Working closely with employers to maintain and better understand their employee-benefits packages and staying abreast of compliance restrictions and guidelines will be her other areas of focus.

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Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C., a labor and employment law firm serving employers in the Greater Springfield area, announced that attorney Amelia Holstrom earned the Community Service Award presented by the Mass. Bar Assoc. and subsequently through its affiliate association, the Hampden County Bar Assoc. It is awarded to worthy attorneys who are members of both their local and state bar associations, and who have demonstrated excellence in community service. “The Western Massachusetts community has given so much to me throughout the years,” Holstrom said. “That is why I think it is so important to give back to my community. I am honored to have been presented with this Community Service Award. The award truly speaks volumes about the atmosphere that I work in. Everyone at Skoler Abbott is extremely supportive of community-service initiatives and understands the value of extending a helping hand to others.” Holstrom joined Skoler, Abbott, & Presser after serving as a judicial law clerk to the judges of the Connecticut Superior Court, where she assisted with complex matters at all stages of litigation. Her practice is focused in labor law and employment litigation. Since joining the firm in 2012, Holstrom has provided legal advice to employers who want to remain union-free and defended employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, and actions arising under the Family Medical Leave Act and wage-and-hour law. Additionally, she frequently provides counsel to management regarding litigation-avoidance strategies. Holstrom is a 2011 graduate of Western New England University School of Law, where she was the managing editor of the Western New England Law Review. She is a 2015 recipient of the 40 Under Forty award from BusinessWest, which honors individuals under age 40 who have achieved professional success and are active in civic organizations. In addition to her legal résumé, Holstrom is very active in the community. She is an ad hoc member of the personnel committee for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, a member of the board and executive committee for Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, and board clerk at Friends of the Homeless.

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Attorney Carol Cioe Klyman and Attorney Ann Weber have been recognized for their work on the 2016 Massachusetts Elder Law Sourcebook & Citator. Published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), the sourcebook is an important reference source in the growing fields of elder law and special-needs planning in Massachusetts. The sourcebook represents the editors’ selections of key reference materials from state and federal sources. It contains primary sources that are called upon daily in the representation of the Massachusetts elder and disabled populations, including statutes, regulations, case decisions, and community resources. The sourcebook would not have been possible without the editorial leadership of Klyman and Weber, said Maryanne Jensen, MCLE’s director of Publications. “They share MCLE’s goal to educate practitioners and others who advocate for, represent, and advise individuals facing the vicissitudes of aging and incapacity.” Klyman and Weber are shareholders at Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C., with offices in Springfield, Northampton, and Albany, N.Y. Klyman concentrates her practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, special-needs-trust planning, estate settlement, guardianships, trust and estates litigation, and MassHealth appeals. Weber concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, and elder law. She has a particular interest in creative estate planning for authors, artists, farmers, and landowners, as well as federal and Massachusetts estate-tax planning. Attorneys may purchase the 2016 Massachusetts Elder Law Sourcebook & Citator in print version or as an e-book or e-article through the MCLE website, www.mcle.org.

Agenda

By BusinessWest Staff August 9, 2016

Agenda Departments

Clowning Around for Shriners Hospital

Aug. 13: The Melha Shriners announced that supporter Wendy Hart has once again organized the third annual Clowning Around for Shriners Hospital, a family-friendly event set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at VFW Post 872, 151 Point Grove Road, Southwick. Entertainment will be provided by the Shrine clowns, a traveling arcade, a photo booth, a dunk tank, and a DJ. The event will also feature a vendor fair featuring more than 40 local enterprises. “I am really excited about the opportunity to raise money for Shriners Hospital, and hope to increase the amount we raised over last year’s total,” Hart said. The event raised $2,000 for the hospital in 2015. Food and beverages will be for sale at the event. The Melha Shrine Clowns will present a skit show and spend the day mingling with children of all ages. Chris Howe, Shriner and president of the Melha Clowns, noted that “our clowns love days like this because we can help raise money for our hospital while just having lots of fun with all of the families in attendance.” Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield will receive 100% of the proceeds as it attempts to raise $900,000 for state-of-the-art X-ray technology (called EOS) which exposes children to a mere one-ninth of the radiation of traditional X-ray studies. For more information about the event, contact Hart at (413) 875-5743.

Oscar Hammerstein III Lecture

Aug. 17: Kimball Farms Lifecare in Lenox will host a lecture by Oscar Hammerstein III, grandson of famed lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, at 2 p.m. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to (413) 637-7000 by Wednesday, Aug. 10. Hammerstein’s talk, titled “The Hammersteins: A Musical Theatre Family,” covers the century-long story of one of Broadway’s most creative and productive families beginning with Oscar Hammerstein I, described as a successful cigar and real-estate mogul who funded his theatre-building ambitions. The talk follows the family’s accomplishments through to Oscar Hammerstein II, who co-wrote the stories and words to such Broadway shows as Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, and The Sound of Music. Oscar Hammerstein III is a painter, writer, lecturer, and family historian who has devoted much of his life to studying and preserving his family’s heritage and contribution to American culture. He lectures frequently at universities, institutes, and theatrical and civic organizations on his family’s role in shaping the development of musical theatre and popular entertainment from the 1860s to the present.

Wistariahurst Summer Play Day

Aug. 20: Wistariahurst, Holyoke’s center for history, art, and culture, will host a free community event from 1 to 3 p.m., featuring lawn games, crafts, family-friendly tours, and more. Wistariahurst, the former estate of the Skinner family, includes three acres of formal gardens and grounds, a Holyoke history exhibit, an archival facility, and a preserved historic mansion. The afternoon’s activities will be inspired by the history and features of the site, including the fossilized dinosaur tracks which pave the entryway, the historically inspired rose garden, and turn-of-the-century garden parties. “As the summer season winds down, we want our gardens and grounds to be filled with families exploring and playing,” said Lisa Nicholson, program coordinator. “Dress up and have a cup of lemonade in the garden. Play a game of croquet or badminton like the Skinner family may have done.” For more information or to view a schedule of other upcoming events at Wistariahurst, visit www.wistariahurst.org.

Ice-cream Social, Open House at Linda Manor

Aug. 21: Linda Manor Assisted Living invites the community to an ice-cream social and open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Linda Manor is located at 345 Haydenville Road in Leeds. The open house will include complimentary ice-cream sundaes and tours of one of the Northampton area’s newest assisted-living communities. Linda Manor offers all-inclusive assisted living and memory care as well as the award-winning Linda Manor Extended Care Facility. For more information, or to RSVP for the event, call (413) 588-3316.

Ad Club Networking on Connecticut River

Aug. 25: The Advertising Club of Western Massachusetts invites guests to network on the Connecticut River on the famous Lady Bea, departing from event sponsor Brunelle’s Marina in South Hadley. Guests are invited to sip on a cocktail from the cash bar, enjoy light appetizers, and take in the scenery while mingling with writers, designers, printers, agency staff, photographers, web designers, marketers, and media from Western Mass. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the Lady Bea will depart at 6 p.m. from Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. Guests must purchase tickets in advance by Friday, Aug. 19 by calling (413) 736-2582, visiting www.adclubwm.org/events/calendar, or e-mailing [email protected]. Ticket prices are $20 for Ad Club members, $30 for non-members, and $20 for students with valid ID.

Slide the City

Aug. 27: Celebrate Holyoke welcomes the return of Slide the City to Holyoke on the Saturday of its three-day event, and will once again sell discounted tickets prior to the event. In addition, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke is partnering with Slide the City to raise money for its organization and help secure volunteers for the day of the slide. Slide the City will return to the same location along Appleton Street. Tickets are currently available at slidethecity.com, and single tickets can be purchased for $20 on the day of the event. Those looking to purchase tickets in advance at a discounted rate can do so at Stop & Shop on Lincoln Street in Holyoke on Sat., Aug. 13, and Sun., Aug. 14, from noon to 4 p.m.; at the mayor’s office on weekdays; and at the Holyoke Farmers’ Market every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted tickets can also be found at celebrateholyokemass.com. For the second year, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke will partner with Slide the City to recruit volunteers for the day of the event. For every volunteer signed up, Slide the City will make a donation to the Holyoke Boys & Girls Club. “The Holyoke Boys & Girls Club is thrilled to be partnering for the second year with Slide the City and the Celebrate Holyoke committee,” said Eileen Cavanaugh, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club. “Last year was a great experience, and we were so pleased with and grateful for the amount of volunteers that came out to support the club. I’m sure this year will be even better. We are looking forward to another fun event that allows our club to be part of Celebrate Holyoke.” Volunteers are still needed for various shifts throughout the day and will be helping with the following tasks: setup, registration tent (check pre-registered customers, take payment for new customers, etc.), slide monitors (check wristbands, help keep people moving along), cleanup, trash pickup, and loading trucks with gear and merchandise. Anyone who is interested in volunteering to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke should e-mail Cavanaugh at [email protected]. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. In exchange for their participation, volunteers will receive a Slide the City T-shirt and be provided snacks and refreshments during each shift.

Mini-Medical School

Sept. 15 to Nov. 3: Thinking of going back to school? Baystate Medical Center’s Mini-Medical School will give area residents an inside look at the expanding field of medicine — minus the tests, homework, interviews, and admission formalities. The Mini-Medical School program is an eight-week health-education series featuring a different aspect of medicine each week. Classes this fall will include sessions on various medical topics such as surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesiology, pathology, and several others. Many of the ‘students,’ who often range in age from 20 to 70, participate due to a general interest in medicine and later find that many of the things they learned over the semester are relevant to their own lives. The goal of the program — offered in the comfortable environment of the hospital’s Chestnut Conference Center, is to help members of the public make more informed decisions about their healthcare while receiving insight on what it is like to be a medical student. Baystate Medical Center is the region’s only teaching hospital, and each course is taught by medical-center faculty who explain the science of medicine without resorting to complex terms. All classes are held Thursday nights starting at 6 p.m. and run until 8 or 9 p.m., depending on the night’s topic. No basic science knowledge is needed to participate. Each participant is required to attend a minimum of six out of eight classes in order to receive a certificate of completion. The classes run from Sept. 15 through Nov. 3, and a full listing of topics and presenters can be found at www.baystatehealth.org/minimed. Tuition is $95 per person and $80 for Senior Class and Spirit of Women members. While it is not difficult to be accepted into the program, slots are limited, and early registration is recommended by calling (800) 377-4325 or visiting www.baystatehealth.org/minimed.

BerkshireSPEAKS

Sept. 18: The third annual BerkshireSPEAKS will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington. This year’s event will feature six Berkshire trailblazers and visionaries sharing their inspirational stories. BerkshireSPEAKS was established to create an opportunity for the entire community to hear from local residents who have had a significant impact on the Berkshires and beyond. “BerkshireSPEAKS continues to grow each year, with speakers whose passion reminds us that anything is possible,” said Toby Levine, event co-chair. “We have a fantastic program planned and look forward to an afternoon that brings the community together to share empowering ideas.” This year’s speakers include John Downing, CEO of Soldier On, a national organization fighting veteran homelessness; Nancy Kalodner, Berkshire Realtor, teacher, and arts supporter; Gwendolyn Hampton-VanSant, CEO and Founder of Multicultural BRIDGE; Mary Pope Osborne, award-winning author of the Magic Tree House series (130 million copies sold worldwide); John Hockenberry, author, journalist, and award-winning public radio host; and state Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli, who represents the 4th Berkshire District. A reception with the speakers will follow the presentations. Registration costs $15 online and $18 at the door. To register online, visit www.hevreh.org/berkshirespeaks.

Western Mass. Business Expo

Nov. 3: Comcast Business will present the sixth annual Western Mass. Business Expo at the MassMutual Center in downtown Springfield, produced by BusinessWest and the Healthcare News. The business-to-business show will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths, educational seminars, breakfast hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, lunch hosted by BusinessWest, and a day-capping Expo Social. Current sponsors include Comcast Business (presenting sponsor), Express Employment Professionals, Health New England, the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, Johnson & Hill Staffing Services, MGM Springfield, and Wild Apple Design. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Exhibitor spaces are also available; booth prices start at $725. For more information on sponsorships or booth purchase, call (413) 781-8600, ext. 100. For more Expo details as they emerge, visit www.wmbexpo.com.

Court Dockets

By BusinessWest Staff August 9, 2016

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

Dorothy Devins v. New England Orthopedic Surgeons Inc. and Jason Asselin
Allegations: Negligent supervision leading to assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress: excess of $25,000
Filed: 03/28/16

Clines M. Cobham v. Walgreen Eastern Co. Inc. and John Doe
Allegations: Pharmacy negligence resulting in permanent disability: $47,422
Filed: 03/31/16

Luis Astacio v. Ryder Truck Rental Inc.
Allegations: Negligent removal of snow and ice causing personal injury: $392,600.44
Filed: 02/04/16

Oregon Bennett v. City of Springfield
Allegations: Unsafe operations of a dump truck leading to injury: $29,373.89
Filed: 02/08/16

Mary Jane LaPlante v. Longmeadow Mall Limited Partnership, Thomas P. Ryland Co., and CGI Management Inc.
Allegations: Negligence leading to personal injury: $27,424.80
Filed: 06/06/16

Kevin Jarvi v. Tapco International, using the assumed name The Tapco Group, and Headwaters Inc.
Allegations: Breach of contract/nonpayment of wages: $67,603.44
Filed: 05/26/16

Hampshire Superior Court

Haibin Dong v. Djata Bumpus, d/b/a Pioneer Valley Boxing Assoc.
Allegation: Negligent supervision of an instructor resulting in personal injury: $14,925.44
Filed: 07/01/16

Theresa Everett and Alan Everett v. Betsy Green, NP, Gerri Lynn Smith, NP, Edward Patton, MD, and Valley Medical Group, P.C.
Allegation: Negligent treatment resulting in severe personal injury: greater than $25,000
Filed: 07/06/16

Miya Lindley, by and through her parent and next friend, Marcey Lindley v. McCray’s Country Creamery Inc.
Allegation: Negligent supervision of performers resulting in personal injury: $41,133+

Northampton District Court

Kathleen Schwarzer v. Radiance Home Health Care Inc. and Susan Muriru
Allegation: Failure to pay wages: Unknown amount under $25,000
Filed: 05/31/16

Marilyn Rivera v. Stop & Shop Store No. 100787
Allegation: Negligent removal of snow and ice resulting in slip and fall: $2,966
Filed: 07/05/16

Jarrod Fowler v. Anthony Wheeler and Richard J. Quintal Jr. d/b/a Quintal Brothers Wholesale Fruit and Produce
Allegation: Negligent operation of a motor vehicle resulting in injury: $3,987.30
Filed: 07/26/16

Springfield District Court

Sypek Electrical Services Inc. v. Bharat Oza, Ritz Management Group, LLC, and Shreeji Properties, LLC
Allegations: Breach of contract, nonpayment for services rendered: $9,453.75
Filed: 06/21/16

Westfield District Court

US Music Corp., USA a division of JAM Industries LTD. a/k/a/ American Music & Sound, LLC v. Paper City Music Shop Inc., and Jose F. Dias
Allegation: Breach of contract, failure to pay for goods: $23,350.96
Filed: 07/01/2016

Jean Graziano v. Streamfield, LLC, Ronald J. Abdow, George T. Abdow Jr., PRPC Inc. and Wakefern Food Corp.
Allegation: Negligence resulting in personal injury: $8,969.97
Filed: 07/08/2016

Picture This

By BusinessWest Staff August 9, 2016

Departments Picture This

A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts August 8, 2016. Email ‘Picture This’ photos with a caption and contact information to
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Income Statements

Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JA) and Moriarty & Primack teamed up to bring JA’s Economics for Success program to all the eighth-graders at M. Marcus Kiley Middle School in Springfield in June. “To be able to teach students how to budget their income, and what getting an education after your high-school diploma can mean for your income, is a valuable lesson for everyone,” said Dahimeli Mercado, Moriarty & Primack staff accountant. Mark Laurenzano, guidance counselor at Kiley Middle School, added that “the students are eager to learn more about JA and business. Many of our students have participated in JA job-shadow experience. They are excited to work with the JA volunteers in the classroom today and learn about creating a budget.” Pictured, from left, are Moriarty & Primack’s Christopher Walker, Rebecca Connolly, Phillip Giguere, Jessica Putnam, Dahimeli Mercado, Jonathan Normand, Isaiah Odunlami, Roger Conklin, and Puja Karki.

Breaking Barriers

Berkshire Bank representatives recently visited the Center for Human Development’s (CHD) Disability Resources program to present a donation of $2,500. The bank’s gift supports CHD’s efforts to provide barrier-free recreational and competitive adaptive sports opportunities, as well as social gatherings and educational events for youth and adults with disabilities. Pictured, from left, are Luke Kettles, senior vice president of Commercial Lending for the Pioneer Valley, Berkshire Bank; Jennifer Bogin, vice president, Developmental Services, CHD; Rachel Keyworth, director, Disability Resources, CHD; Jim Goodwin, president and CEO, CHD; and Tim Hussey, assistant vice president of Commercial Lending, Berkshire Bank.

Global Lessons

Springfield College Professor of Management and U.S. Fulbright grant recipient Robert Fiore recently traveled to China to collaborate with faculty and students at Hong Kong Baptist University in the academic area of entrepreneurship. Fiore assisted in the development of research and curriculum in China’s new initiative mandating the development of entrepreneurial courses to be offered at all universities. “The collaboration was exciting because it allowed us to exchange ideas on modes of entrepreneurial company formulation specifically dedicated to elevate geographically focused poverty and enhance economic growth within low-income regions by the use of micro-financing and village-based cooperative entrepreneurship,” said Fiore. As part of the program, Fiore presented biographical material of notable entrepreneurs to highlight their use in teaching and fostering entrepreneurship among students by analysis of the successful entrepreneur’s attitudes and behavior. He discussed lean entrepreneurial start-up procedures and methods as taught in the U.S., the U.S. perspective on crowd-funding financing sources, and legal issues of intellectual-property development.

An Uplifting Opportunity for the Region

By BusinessWest Staff August 9, 2016

Opinion

Editorial

If one were to start compiling a list of this region’s assets, from the standpoint of economic development, there are some obvious choices for inclusion.

These would be quality of life, cost of living, the skilled workforce, the many institutions of higher learning, the many fine hospitals, great infrastructure, attractive places to live … the list goes on.

And it would have to go for a while before most people would probably get to writing down Bradley International Airport, although it shouldn’t be that way.

Ask anyone who does a lot of travel for their business — and that’s most people — and they’ll tell you that having an international airport that close and that convenient is a huge asset. Indeed, the ability to fly people and cargo in and out of Windsor Locks can be — and has been — a competitive edge for people in many business sectors.

But it’s an edge with limitations — important limitations that move the airport well down most people’s lists of key assets for the business community. Limitations best summed up by that phrase ‘you can’t get there from here,’ or a variation of it.

While you can get to a lot of places from Bradley, you can’t get to many others, or get to them easily, meaning without one or more additional stops along the way. That list includes most all cities in Europe — or it did, anyway.

That’s why the Aer Lingus flights due to start the end of next month are so important — for the airport, the airline, and especially the region as a whole. In short, the flights will make Bradley an asset with fewer limitations and an international airport in virtually every aspect of that word.

Those flights, scheduled to start Sept. 28, will make it possible get there from here, with ‘there’ meaning major cities, including Dublin, London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and many others. Travelers won’t be able to get to those places directly from Hartford, but they can get to them much more easily than they could in the past, when they would have to start their journey with a trip to Boston, New York, or New Jersey, or a flight to one of those cities.

Meanwhile, it will be that much easier for people in all those cities, and especially London, Dublin, and other cities in Ireland to get here.

What does all this mean? For starters, it means that people leaving on vacation to Europe could have it much easier than they did. It also means that Europeans looking to vacation in the U.S. might start in Hartford-Springfield, as opposed to somewhere else.

But what it really means is that this region has gained another important edge as it takes part in an extremely competitive contest for businesses and jobs. How big an edge can be debated, but any additional edge will be needed and appreciated.

And the team at Bradley and the Connecticut Aviation Authority have been providing other edges as well in recent months, including non-stop service to the West Coast (LAX), opening a gateway in that direction as well.

These gateways have the potential to move Bradley far up the list of important economic-development assets in this region. More importantly, though, they have the potential to make existing businesses more competitive and potential businesses more willing to give this region a hard look.

In all those respects, these new services, and especially the one to Europe, is a very uplifting development.

Departments

Operation Playhouse

Community Focus

Wheeling for Healing

Celebrating STCC’s Founders

Editorial

FRANKLIN COUNTY

HAMPDEN COUNTY

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

FRANKLIN COUNTY

HAMPDEN COUNTY

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

Springfield Wins Grant from U.S. Department of Justice

Employer Confidence Falls for Second Straight Month

Pioneer Valley Home Sales Down 11.3% in July

Big E Taps White Lion to Brew Its Centennial Ale

WNEU Named a College of Distinction

Elms College President Announces Retirement

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EAST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

‘Big Data: Unlocking the Mysteries’

STCC Founders Day

RVCC Golf Tournament

Ubora, Ahadi Awards

BerkshireSPEAKS

Northeast Training Institute

Western Mass. Business Expo

Editorial

Opinion

Among the facts about marijuana edibles:

FRANKLIN COUNTY

HAMPDEN COUNTY

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY

Our actions have matched our policy. Our Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention, also established in 1995, has provided a number of resources to help reduce violence in many forms, and gun violence has been prominent among the topics.

Baystate Health Laying Off 300

GCC Survey Uncovers What Employers Look for

Jerry Rome Nissan Becomes Balise Nissan

Berkshire Bank Named Among Top 10 Best Banks in Massachusetts

PFHS Accredited by New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges

Garvey Communication Associates Feted in Newspaper Poll

Florence Bank Employees Recognized Among Top Loan Originators

AIC Named Among Top 50 Nursing Schools in New England

Olde Holyoke Development Corp. Is Now OneHolyoke CDC

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

EAST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ERC 5

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER

WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Kandinsky Exhibit

Ad Club Networking on Connecticut River

Westfield Food Fest

Slide the City

Dress for Success Tag Sale

Mini-Medical School

RVCC Golf Tournament

BerkshireSPEAKS

Northeast Training Institute

Western Mass. Business Expo

Hampden Superior Court

Hampshire Superior Court

Northampton District Court

Springfield District Court

Westfield District Court

A photo essay of recent business events in Western Massachusetts August 23, 2016

First Impressions

Clowning Around for Shriners Hospital

Oscar Hammerstein III Lecture

Wistariahurst Summer Play Day

Ice-cream Social, Open House at Linda Manor

Springfield Wins Grant from
U.S. Department of Justice

Employer Confidence Falls
for Second Straight Month

Pioneer Valley Home Sales
Down 11.3% in July

Big E Taps White Lion to
Brew Its Centennial Ale

WNEU Named a
College of Distinction

AMHERST AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE